has been a hot topic for years. Typically, the taxing of this product is accepted as there are health concerns associated with the consumption of tobacco products. The concept of raising cigarette taxes aligns with goals of increasing revenue for local, state and federal governments, and also works to increase the overall public health of the country. Although the taxation is widely accepted, there are concerns associated with who the taxation effects primarily, how funds are being utilized and issues
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still prevalent in some areas. The general improvement in the standard of living over the last decades has increased households’ access to affordable traditional varied and energy-dense local foods as well as to a “westernized” type of diet, including fat and salt-rich processed foods. According to some studies among adults, the high intake of fruit and vegetables, a unique feature of the Lebanese diet, goes together with an increase in fat intake which is currently at the higher limit of recommendations
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Introduction While much of the focus may be on the United States, the recent financial crisis has impacted countries around the world and Italy appears to be one of the hardest hit in Europe. After decades during which the Italians as well as the international industrial, agriculture and financial sectors raked huge profits without investing anything in innovation and competitive interventions, now companies are claiming the state rescue and support. According to initial estimations made at the
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performance. However, this has yet be proven, whether malnutrition impair the learning ability and school performance of schoolchildren. It is for this reason, necessary to study the effects of malnutrition on the learning ability and school performance of schoolchildren. Malnutrition and School Performance Unfortunately, very few studies have been made concerning the direct effect of early malnutrition on school performance. The findings in those that have been carried out indicate that both chronic
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(multifaceted): approach to the study of human beings. Refers to an approach that studies many aspects of a multifaceted system. Cross-cultural: discovering general patterns about cultural traits Two broad classification of anthropology Biological (Physical) Seeks the emergence of humans & their later evolution (called human paleontology) and how & why contemporary human populations vary biologically (human variation) Study the fossils of human, prehumans & related animals Human genetics
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a result. As statistics show childhood obesity is a growing problem, and something must be done; however, is it the job of our government to place regulations on what children eat and drink. Studies have shown that there are three principal causes of obesity: hereditary (sic) (endocrine related), inactivity, and diet. (Lee, 2011) In today’s society many children live in a household where both parents work; as a result children are left home alone to occupy their time by way of television
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some sort of plague or fell victim to some conspiracy. Unfortunately, the cause of our issues is much more in our control than I think we would care to admit. Our health is depleting at large numbers all because of our diet. The rates of heart related issues, blood pressure and diabetes are at astounding numbers. These medical concerns are costing the country billions of dollars in healthcare. Why and when did our health begin to plummet? Over past decades America’s love for junk and fast food
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Alcohol- The Alcohol policy in Sweden differs from other EU States. How got it around to it? Is it a model for the future or will it change due to the European policy? Written by: Linda Meier zu Heringen, Supervisor: Ingemar Ottosson Due: 17th May, 2013 1. Introduction While reading various travel guides for the preparation of a stay in Sweden the section of the alcoholic drinks in food and beverage has drawn special attention. It says that the tax for alcohol is quite high and the
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-Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce ■ E-ISSN 2229-4686 ■ ISSN 2231-4172 MARKETING STRATEGIES OF GLOBAL BRANDS IN INDIAN MARKETS Dr. Girish Taneja, Associate Professor, Head of Department, School of Business, Faculty of Business & Applied Arts, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India Neeraj Gupta, Lecturer, School of Business, Faculty of Business & Applied Arts, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. Rajan Girdhar, Research Fellow, Faculty of Business & applied
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Adoption of Internet Banking UNDERSTANDING CONSUMER ADOPTION OF INTERNET BANKING: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY IN THE AUSTRALIAN BANKING CONTEXT Sharman Lichtenstein Deakin University, Australia sharman.lichtenstein@deakin.edu.au Kirsty Williamson Monash University and Charles Sturt University, Australia kirsty.williamson@sims.monash.edu.au ABSTRACT This paper reports key findings from an interpretive study of Australian banking consumer experiences with the adoption of internet banking. The paper provides
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