...Stephen A. Ross, Franco Modigliani Professor of Finance and Economics, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Consulting Editor Financial Management Adair Excel Applications for Corporate Finance First Edition Block and Hirt Foundations of Financial Management Thirteenth Edition Brealey, Myers, and Allen Principles of Corporate Finance Ninth Edition Brealey, Myers, and Allen Principles of Corporate Finance, Concise Edition First Edition Brealey, Myers, and Marcus Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Sixth Edition Brooks FinGame Online 5.0 Bruner Case Studies in Finance: Managing for Corporate Value Creation Fifth Edition Chew The New Corporate Finance: Where Theory Meets Practice Third Edition DeMello Cases in Finance Second Edition Grinblatt (editor) Stephen A. Ross, Mentor: Influence through Generations Grinblatt and Titman Financial Markets and Corporate Strategy Second Edition Helfert Techniques of Financial Analysis: A Guide to Value Creation Eleventh Edition Higgins Analysis for Financial Management Ninth Edition Kester, Ruback, and Tufano Case Problems in Finance Twelfth Edition Ross, Westerfield, and Jaffe Corporate Finance Eighth Edition Ross, Westerfield, Jaffe, and Jordan Corporate Finance: Core Principles and Applications Second Edition Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan Essentials of Corporate Finance Sixth Edition Ross, Westerfield and Jordan Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Eighth Edition Shefrin Behavioral Corporate Finance: Decisions that...
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...Mohamad Razeq Professor Cesar Gallardo English 113 16 May 2012 The Girl After Her Inside Reality The film Pan’s Labyrinth is about Francisco Franco taking power as dictator in Spain. It depicts violence and repression from the Francoise regime, as well as by resistance from antifascist guerrillas who hide in the mountains and are aided by village sympathizers. Ofelia ́s stepfather, Vidal, is a cruel captain in Franco’s Civil Guard based at a rural military post. As figure of Fascism, Vidal is in charge of fighting the guerrillas who resist his regime. Ofelia is an orphan whose father died in obscure circumstances during the Spanish Civil War. Carmen, her mother, remarried Vidal who controls her and limits her to being a housewife. She is constantly sick and weak to the point where she cannot leave the bedroom during the last weeks of her pregnancy with Vidal’s child. From the beginning of the story, it is clear that Ofelia does not have a good relationship with her stepfather. Vidal is incapable of noble feelings, and completely uninterested in any type of familial relationship with Ofelia. The main theme of the story centers on Ofelia’s internal struggle—mirroring the political route that she takes in the story. Ofelia loves to read fairy tales, although her mother disapproves of her reading and encourages her to stop. In the film, Carmen does not seem to be very interested in Ofelia’s interests or her emotional well being, but rather constantly thinking of ways to please...
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...through peaceful transition to democracy and compare it with the monocracy of Francisco Franco. At the same time the essay tries to relate the similarities between King Carlos’s political freedom to that of Franco. Nationalism and Public Image Francisco Franco formed the fascist political party Falange Española de las JONS or commonly called as the Falange as part of institutionalizing his dictatorship rule over Spain. He was considered Head of State, the chief authority and his party was the only lawful entity in the country for about 37 years. Franco’s rule was highly conservative and the Catholic Church has strong influence over the regime. Franco tried to convince Spaniards, forcefully through his measures, to envision Spain just like he did. To him, Spain was united and its people were devoted nationalists. However, his measures like abolishing regional governments, as he favored central governance over the country, and discouraging regional languages of Basque country and Catalonia only made Spaniards more furious. Perhaps, one could say that his policies made people more anxious that they now valued protecting their own individual regions and regional cultures over uniting in nationalist spirit. Franco chose Juan Carlos I to be his successor to the Head of State title. King Carlos was the son of Juan de Borbón and belonged to the royal Borboun family. Although, he was mentored by Franco ‘he had formed the opinion long before Franco’s death that Spain could not and should...
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...approach in order to bring popular support over their side. They had multiple images of various villagers hard at work. This promotes an image of a devoted and dedicated group of citizens for the Republican Spain that could be used in order to create a new Spain. I think this approach works well for convincing neutral members of society to come join the Republican side because everyone in Spain would have wanted a solid group of citizens as a foundation to rebuild Spain, but this approach would have never worked to convince any of the Nationalists to defect to the Republican side. Nationalists would have hated the idea of a “common person” having a role in the Spain’s society, which was the one of the primary reasons that they rebelled under Franco in the first place. “Spanish Earth” definitely has a more passive undertone than the Nationalist’s propaganda film with large crowds of soldiers saluting and marching. I think that this passive feature of the Republican propaganda film could have caused the Republicans to appear as weak and feeble, which might have possibly have a decrease in moral and support as the war drew...
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...Adaptation or Appropriation Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet can be noted to be one of his most historic play writes of significance. The adaptation of the play into a movie directed by Franco Zefferelli was directly due to the importance of the story. The movie compared to the play write has many similarities and many differences. These differences were not intended to change the plot or the perspective, it was intended to merely intensify what’s going on, shorten the plot and give the viewer an easier understanding of what’s going on. In the beginning of Shakespeare’s play, the ghost of the king had been seen by Horatio and the guards and they intended to let Hamlet speak to whom ever it was because they didn’t know if it was a trick or what it was.. In the movie they are at the king’s funeral and Gertrude and Hamlet are next to the coffin, Hamlet sprinkles some dust on the coffin and Claudius touches his sword against it. The reason for this opening scene to be changed would be due to the fact that in the play it says that Hamlet came after his father’s funeral. Within the context of the movie it is easier to figure out that Hamlet doesn’t just want revenge but he wants justice. Although Hamlet never states that Claudius’ actions must follow with his death, which is actually what happens. In both the play and the film Hamlet waits to try and kill Claudius. However in the film he doesn’t seem to be upset over what he has to do and he doesn’t seem like an assassin. This changes...
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...* History of Spain makes it different * Even today, culture + politics are different * How was this difference shown in different representations throughout the time : 18th marruecas, 19th Alhambra et ford, 20th hemingway fiesta, 21st? Furthermore, these different cultures are so specific that they want to claim independence from one another. It is for example the case of Cataluña, a region that seeks to be proclaimed independent from Spain. http://0-www.palgraveconnect.com.pugwash.lib.warwick.ac.uk/pc/doifinder/10.1057/9780230592643 http://encore.lib.warwick.ac.uk/iii/encore/search/C__Sfranco%20spain__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=cobalt https://imagenturistica.wordpress.com/estereotipos-y-retos/ http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/apr/01/spain-different-no-more tales alhambra https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=l-QLAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA275&lpg=PA275&dq=tales+of+the+alhambra+que+pais+es+espana&source=bl&ots=3xSfZYXpEY&sig=w590UWVckRSD_WfbcP_iC__jZEA&hl=fr&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj2uazyvevKAhVDnw4KHe6UCDEQ6AEITDAG#v=onepage&q=tales%20of%20the%20alhambra%20que%20pais%20es%20espana&f=false gatherings ford https://archive.org/stream/gatheringsfromsp00ford#page/286/mode/2up/search/what+to+observe+in+spain During the 19th century, travellers undertaking the Grand Tour changed their itineraries to discover and directly experience a new category of aesthetic taste establishing a “Picturesque Tour” through Greece...
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...------------------------------------------------- Modigliani–Miller theorem From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Modigliani–Miller theorem (of Franco Modigliani, Merton Miller) forms the basis for modern thinking on capital structure. The basic theorem states that, under a certain market price process (the classical random walk), in the absence of taxes, bankruptcy costs, agency costs, and asymmetric information, and in an efficient market, the value of a firm is unaffected by how that firm is financed.[1] It does not matter if the firm's capital is raised by issuing stock or selling debt. It does not matter what the firm's dividend policy is. Therefore, the Modigliani–Miller theorem is also often called the capital structure irrelevance principle. Modigliani was awarded the 1985 Nobel Prize in Economics for this and other contributions. Miller was a professor at the University of Chicago when he was awarded the 1990 Nobel Prize in Economics, along with Harry Markowitz and William Sharpe, for their "work in the theory of financial economics," with Miller specifically cited for "fundamental contributions to the theory of corporate finance." Contents [hide] * 1 Historical background * 1.1 Without taxes * 1.2 With taxes * 2 Notes * 3 References * 4 External links | ------------------------------------------------- Historical background Miller and Modigliani derived the theorem and wrote their groundbreaking article when they were both professors...
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...Assessed Essay In what ways can the representation of the family in Nada be read as a microcosm of Spanish society in the immediate post-Civil War era? Carmén Laforet's first novel, “Nada” is set in the war torn city of 1940's Barcelona, and depicts the aspiration of a young woman arriving to the city. This protagonist, Andrea, has her dreams quickly shattered as she witnesses, from the shadows, the chaos and mental and physical torment within the house. The novel is loosely based on Laforet's own experiences, her circumstances are very similar to that of Andrea; in the novel Andrea expects to find joy and love within her grandparents house in Barcelona, as she lived there as a child, however her hopes of this are quickly shattered,“cuando yo era la única nieta pasé alli las temporadas más excitantes de mi vida infantíl...¿todo esto podíá estar tan lejano?” (p22) Even though, taken literally, the narrator is reminiscing over earlier, happier times spent in the house, it echoes memories of Spain in general before the Civil War. Laforet herself was born in Barcelona and both Andrea and Laforet moved away as children and returned during the early 1940's in their late teens to study at the University of Barcelona. From this, Laforet experienced the struggles of post-war Spanish society first hand and evidence of this pervades the novel, drawing a picture of the times, which are not only represented in the city, but almost metaphorically in the household in which the majority...
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...On the 17th July 1936 a coup was launched by the army generals in attempt to overthrow the Popular Front government that had only been elected into power in February 1936. The coup was ordered by General Mola on this date because of the assassination of a leading monarchist, Jose Calvo Sotelo by the Assault Guard. However the outbreak of civil war also had underlying long-term causes such as social divisions in Spain and more short-term ones such as a lack of political consensus during the time of the Second Republic. This essay will consider the extent to which the different factors were responsible for the outbreak of civil war in 1936. The assassination of Calvo Sotelo, a leading monarchist who opposed the Popular Front, by the Assault Guard was responsible for General Mola ordering his instructions for the coup to go ahead that ultimately led to civil war. On 13th July 1936, in reprisal for the murder of a Jose Castillo, a left-wing member of the Assault Guard, his colleagues drew up a list of prominent right-wing targets, arrested Sotelo and later murdered him. The assassination made up Mola’s and the other army general’s minds over whether to launch the coup and on the 17th July 1936, just five days later the coup was launched in Morocco. The assassination of Sotelo was partially responsible for the outbreak of civil war because it gave Mola the justification he needed to launch the coup and thus plunge Spain into civil war. Mola could now argue that the army had a responsibility...
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...dictatorship that followed are largely kept out of the American history books. Yet, the world is privy to much of its legacy through literature, art, film, and personal memory. Spain certainly remembers three hellish years of war and thirty six years of repression under Generalisimo Fransisco Franco, but how is General Franco remembered by the rest of the world? What legacy did he leave internationally? 2 It is a confused and varied one: to those closest to him he was a husband, father, and statesman; to Hitler, he was an obstacle on the road to world domination; to the Jews who fled from Hitler he was a hero; but to the many Spanish minorities and to his opponents in the Spanish Civil War he was a monster. The answers to the questions posed are addressed in a variety of sources. One of these sources is the book Hitler Stopped by Franco, by Jane and Burt Boyar, who write a relatively straightforward book that explores many positive sides of Franco’s character. An alternative, contemporary view of the dictator, Franco: A Concise Biography written by Gabrielle Hodges focuses on the negative legacy of General Franco. This side of Franco rears its head in many other sources, including...
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...To begin with, The Zeffirelli and the Luhrmann movies are both very different versions of Romeo and Juliet. The Zeffirelli is a 1968 version that is more old school it shows more background information as if we were really there during the time it happened and it has a lot more specific details. On the other hand, the Luhrmann movie is from 1997 and it’s more of a modern-day version it doesn’t really capture the main background points. In the meanwhile, I will explain how the two versions of the death scene are highly different from each other based off of both scenes. First of all, both directors filmed their movies in separate locations. In the Zeffirelli movie, the whole movie was filmed in Italy and in the Luhrmann movie it was filmed in two different locations from Miami to Mexico City. While the Zeffirelli death scene caused the audience to feel sorrow and sad because of the details and the mood they set the scene in. The first version looked more realistic than the Luhrmann movie because it was dark, dusty, it had no lights and it was full of dead bodies. The modern version death scene had a candlelit altar and flowers with a big bright cross this scene made it look a bit more innocent and was supposed to make a dramatic effect to make the audience feel more sympathetic. In addition, each director had different camera shots and angles but both were intensified. Zeffirelli's 1968 version the angles they shot the scene from was an eye level...
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...Courtesans of the Renaissance Today, prostitution is thought of as anyone who sells their body for money. In fact, no specific distinction is put on class level of the prostitute or how much money they earn, they are still considered just a prostitute. However, this was not true of the 16th century. During this time, prostitution was a legal business, and at the top of the class list were the courtesans. The courtesans used their outstanding wit and intelligence, along with their bodies to earn their own living. They were visited by the men of the upper class, including royalty. Because of this the courtesans had to project an image of sophistication and nobility. They had to hold their own with their royal clients and were often admired and considered equals by these men. Unlike the imprisoned and sheltered noble women of the Renaissance (the clients wives and daughters), who were either in an arranged marriage or locked up in a convent, the courtesans were independent and free to do as they wished. Precursors to the modern women, the courtesans of 16th century were intelligent and well read, they earned their living by their beauty and wit, and were prostitutes by choice. To completely understand the life of the courtesans, one must realize why these women choose the life. In the Renaissance at this time, women had very few choices. The only good choices for girls were to become married (arranged in most cases) or enter into a convent, but later in the century, even these...
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...Costing Methods Paper Monisha Bisor ACC/561 November 21, 2011 Carol Demuth Super Bakery, Inc. Super Bakery, Inc. was formed in 1990 by Franco Harris, a former professional football player. Super Bakery sells vitamin and nutrient-enriched baking goods as a virtual corporation. Super Bakery’s selling, manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping activities are outsourced to external companies in different locations. Strategy Super Bakery faced several challenges in the first four years of operating. They needed to penetrate an existing market that had seen little growth in the baking goods sector. Management realized the need for change. They began to develop unique strategies. The first strategy was to target the school system segment of the food market with healthy, low-calorie, nutritious donuts. This was appealing to the school system market because Super Bakery’s product would help increase sales that were declining due to increased government health requirements. Next Super Bakery began refrigerating, vacuum sealing, and distributing their products across the nation. They were able to break the barrios of local markets and they became a national presence. They gained numerous customers and provided good customer service. Super Bakery helped its customers saved money, too. Finally, Super Bakery was able to lessen investment in permanent staff, fixed assets, and working capital by outsourcing all operating activities and becoming a virtual corporation...
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...Many works of art have cried out against injustice, but few have been so powerful that they have influenced the world and created a new perspective and understanding of the pains and horrors of war. Pablo Picasso’s Guernica shows the catastrophes of war and the torment it inflicts upon the individual, particularly on civilians. This work has gained massive status, becoming a continuous reminder of the heartbreaks of war, and a model for peace. In 1937 a Basque town in the province of Biscay, Guernica was subjected to three hours of destruction by dozens of German and Italian bombers lead by General Francisco Franco, a Spanish military leader and statesman who ruled as the dictator of Spain from 1936 until his death in 1975. He came to power during the Spanish Civil War. More than 1,500 people were killed in a cruel act of war unmatched in European history. Picasso was asked to create an artwork by Republican Spain that would go in the Paris World Exposition. Up until two months before the exposition Picasso found himself uninspired. But as soon as knowledge of Guernica was exposed to the public Picasso swiftly made it clear to that Guernica would be his subject for the Paris Expo. He worked non stop for two months to produce the devastating display of the horrors of war in harsh black and white, measuring eleven feet high by twenty-five feet long so large that Picasso had to attach his paint brushes to long sticks to complete it. It is an oil painting on canvas, and is on...
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...sino también en le gano de toda la guerra. En este ensayo voy a explicar que ocurrió el 26 de abril de 1937 en el pequeño pueblo vasco también como los horrores y las reacciones como el de Pablo Picasso al ataque y como este acontecimiento ha, en mi opinión, cambiara el curso de la historia española. El 26 de abril de 1937 la guerra civil española ya había en marcha desde hace casi un año. Aunque las fuerzas nacionalistas de Franco ya habían tomado varias regiones como Andalucía y Galicia y empezaban a establecer dominancia sobre España. Sin embargo los republicanos retenían control del mayor parte del País Vasco y las personas vascas eran orgulloso que hasta ese momento las nacionalistas no habían tomado su región ni siquiera el pueblo de Guernica que se vieron como el capital espiritual del País Vasco y Guernica siempre ha sido celebrado como el hogar de las libertades vascas. Pero con el avance de las tropas franquistas, las fuerzas republicanos en el País Vasco empezaban a retrasar a lugares como Guernica para preparar la defensa de Bilbao. General Franco sabía que tomar el País Vasco iba a ser muy difícil y necesitaba algo para sacudir la confianza de los vascos y por eso dirigí a su aliado Hitler para ayudarle en destruir el capital espiritual de los vascos y facilitar la toma de la...
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