...Pixonix Inc. ± Addressing currency Exposure Executive Summary Introduction Identification of Problems Pixonix is a Canadian company that makes major purchases in the United States. The American and Canadian dollars are always changing, and the company is faced with the difficult decision of how they will react to the constant change in currency exchange rates. Pixonix is very susceptible to failure and losses as a result of this fluctuating exchange rate. This is known as the foreign exchange risk. At present, the Canadian dollar is valued above the US. dollar, but if the Canadian dollar dips, it could have a unfavorable fiscal outcome for Pixonix when it comes time to purchasing new tools and software in US dollars. On the other side of this, if the Canadian dollar continues to rise above the US dollar, Pixonix may have trouble selling their products to US consumers. There are a number of ways that Pixonix can insure against the foreign exchange risk, but Cain has no previous experience in these strategies. Analysis of Problems The exchange rate fluctuation is a concern for any Canadian company because the US market also drives the Canadian market. That being said, Pixonix is affected by the exchange rate fluctuation specifically because it licensed tools and software for an annual cost of $7.5 US. This is a significantly different number in Canadian dollars if the exchange rate of $1 Canadian is worth $1...
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...a modern language that originated from online when chatting. Users have adapted this shorter, quicker abbreviated way of messaging in order to gets their point across in 140 characters or less. Just because something is easier, quicker and shorter is not also right, and it is starting to affect people psychologically and their able to mental write simple paper. Text massaging abbreviations is inappropriate for school, work and formal writing assignments. A user needs to know the difference in how to use formal vs. informal writing that predates text messaging. An individual can ask anyone that has a cell phone, and that person would say, “That they would rather text someone than call”. Why would someone rather text than speak to that person. When a user uses abbreviation, they overlook most of what they have learned about how to properly communicate and write. Many teachers today will tell students how they are finding more misspellings, punctuation errors and abbreviations in their written schoolwork than ever before. Texting abbreviations do not follow the standard rules of English grammar, nor correct spellings. In the article by Lisa Singleton, she states that a “...vast amount of cell phone text based abbreviated communications...
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...E-TENDERING REPORT SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Module Leader: Module: Project Management e-Tendering Report | An appraisal of e-tendering for Local Authority | Date: 25.02.08Author: Rev: A/001 | Contents 1. General 3 1.1. Introduction 3 1.2. Assumptions 3 2. Executive Summary 4 3. Normative Definition 5 4. Local Authority Benefits 6 4.1. Tangible Benefits 6 Time Reduction 6 Cost Reduction 6 4.2. Intangible Benefits 7 4.2.1. Management of the Tendering Process 7 Standardisation 8 Transparency 8 Dispute Occurrence 8 Security 8 5. Local Authority/Supplier Disadvantages 9 5.1. Procedural Change 9 5.2. Staffing Resources 9 5.3. Staff Training 9 5.4. Material Resources 9 6. Supplier Benefits 10 6.1. Improved Communication 10 6.2. Global Inclusion 10 7. Types of E-Tendering Solutions 11 7.1. Hosted Package 11 7.2. Recommendation 11 8. Method of Implementation 12 9. Appendix 13 9.1. Appendix A- Average Quantity of Tenders 13 9.2. Appendix B- Glossary 13 9.3. Appendix C- In-House Developed Package 14 9.4. Appendix D: Key Performance Indicator Example 14 9.5. Appendix E- Programme of Implementation 0 10. References 16 11. Bibliography 17 General Introduction Jeffreys & Associates have been commissioned by Sheffield Local Authority to address e-tendering as a possible solution to replace the existing traditional...
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...Thematic Questions 1. What is a crucible and how is it used? Justify Miller’s choice of title for his play. A crucible is a ceramic container that can withstand very high temperature and is used for metal, glass and pigment production as well as a number of modern laboratory processes. Miller’s choice of the title “The Crucible” is due to the same reason as the courtroom being referred to as a crucible: using the heat of questioning and scrutiny, they burned away all the impurities, i.e. lies and half-truths, to get the purified product the “truth”. 2. How do Hale’s preconceptions influence his interpretation of events? How does his interpretation change? What are the implications of his conversion? Hale’s preconceptions has influenced his interpretation of events in that he initially thought that he had the authority over the town due to his extensive knowledge of witchcraft. He expected to find witches, however his interpretation changes throughout the play as he realises that innocent townspeople are being falsely accused, such as John Proctor. The implications of his conversion are when he encourages the accused to confess, i.e. the good people to lie, even though he believes that he is doing the “Devil’s work”. 3. Proctor calls Hale “Pontius Pilate.” Explain the allusion. Do you agree or disagree? The allusion is that Pontius Pilate was the ruler in Bethlehem who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the order of the Jewish leadership, despite the...
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...Youtube Video: Words don’t illustrate pictures… writing in a drawing program. Can say that my hypothesis for her motives, including the literature was this… but actually only she (as the author) can know Role of Literature in Alison’s coming out… Handwriting all the poems, what does this have to do with memory, and can she fully replicate her father’s signature? Daedalus mytch and Ulysseus…starts out book with it Passage 1: Page 140: Because of her obsessive-compulsive spell she started a diary… But, because of the questioning of memory, the words “I think” popped in her comments. Page 141: How did I know that the things I was writing were absolutely, objectively true? She’s doubting what she writes down to be true… Specfic kind of text: the kind that’s in the boxes, speech bubbles bring you back into the moment, Square ones are superimpositions, narratively offering her own interpretation Two different times: reflecting back she’s interpreting the events as a crisis The “curvy circumflex as a symbol” helps her get closer to the truth, what actually is happening but leads to more indecision on her part Relates to Phaedrus, moves from her decision to use shorthand, we wouldn’ know what that symbol means In between sentences, to between sentences to nouns:...
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...ASSIGNMENT 2 (EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT) 1. What is employee engagement and how does it differ, if at all, from related concepts like employee involvement, employee participation and employee consultation? How far is employee engagement something which is genuinely new and distinctive, or is it merely a repackaging of old and well-established ideas? (C) Dilbert.com Employee Engagement – A sanity check Before we look at employee engagement, two things to take into account: A quote attributed to Benjamin Disraeli (despite never appearing in any of his memoirs) “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” (Wikipedia) There are an increasing number of publications, surveys and studies on employee engagement, with the number steadily increasing for at least a decade. Google Scholar currently lists some 99,100 articles related to employee engagement, with 6460 already in 2012. (Google) Employee Engagement - Origin Employee engagement is neither a new concept nor repackaged old-hat – it is an evolution of how employees have been treated within a company, and how they respond to that treatment. “Before the Industrial Revolution, most, if not all, business was local – the corner shop (store), the family farm. Then the industrial revolution changed what we did, where we lived and what businesses focussed on.” (Achievers) In the post war era, main industry was formed around the mass production model where an employee would perform a set task and have no need to know about how other...
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...OBST 592 Exam 3—Study Guide Thanks to Brian & Jung for their notes..I used both to complete this. Maybe it can be of some help for whoever hasn’t gotten a chance to fill it out. If there is something that says “I” it’s referring to Dr. Yates…Jung’s notes were transcribed, so its exactly what Dr. Yates said. If anything is wrong or should be added, please let me know This test will cover the books of Zechariah, Joel, Malachi, Psalms, Proverbs, and Job. Some test questions will cover general knowledge of these books discussed in the class sessions on these books. The best way to prepare for these questions is to study through your notes from the class sessions covering these books. Zechariah: Know the three sections of the book: The night visions: The night visions (Zech 1:1-6:14) 1. The vision of the man among the myrtle trees (1:7-17) a. Angels of God going out to judge the other nations b. God will bring judgment against the nations who feel safe and secure 2. The vision of the four horns and the four craftsmen (1:18-21) a. The nations that harm Israel will be destroyed b. Craftsman will destroy horns 3. The vision of the man with a measuring line (2:1-12) a. Jerusalem will be bigger and better than ever before 4. The vision of the new garments for the high priest (3:1-10) a. Cleansing of the priest and the restoration of Israel’s worship b. Satan appears in this vision 5. The vision of the golden lampstand and the two olive trees (4:1-14) a. Joshua...
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...Strategic procurement – an overview In the vast majority of organisations, procurement has evolved from a transactional function to one which is contributing to the current and future health of the organisation. Procurement Teams have done this by adopting a strategic approach to managing procurement. Below is a list of commonly used strategic procurement tools that will aid decision-making and support the efforts of commissioners. 1. Spend analysis 2. Collaborative procurement 3. Procurement strategy and plan 4. Category Management 5. Supplier Relationship Management 6. Supply/Value Chain Analysis 7. Competition 8. e-Procurement 9. Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract 10. Framework agreements 11. Preferred supplier lists 12. Sustainable procurement In addition the following section contains information on how to apply the tools above: 13. Applying Strategic Procurement Tools in Practice 1. Spend analysis When used at a strategic level this is a powerful and invaluable tool for identifying and manipulating detailed spend data by, for example, category, provider, cost unit and time period and combinations/permutations of these. This information is the key foundation for other strategic procurement decisions such as category management, supplier relationship management and the procurement strategy. It forms an important part of resource mapping and planning as it allows organisations and their commissioning...
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...FUNCTIONS OF BRAIN PARTS - AMYGDALA: memory, emotion, aggression - HYPOTHALAMUS: basic biological functions (hunger thirst, temperature, sexual arousal, emotion - MEDULLA: vital functions (breathing, heart rate) - CEREBELLUM: coordinated movement, language, thinking - THALAMUS: switching station for sensory info; memory - SPINAL CORD: transmits signals between brain & rest of body CORTICAL HOMUNCULUS (Sensory & Motor) - picture representation of the anatomical divisions of primary motor & primary somatosensory cortex - “distortion” not based on size of body part greater representation = greater sensitivity - areas have to do with motor neurons DORSAL ANTERIOR -------(< ‘ )-------POSTERIOR (ROSTRAL) (CAUDAL) VENTRAL LATERAL -------- < : )8( MEDIAL )~ -------- LATERAL METHODS OF LOCALIZATION - assign specific functions to particular places in the cerebral cortex - LESION STUDIES: any pathologic or traumatic discontinuity of brain tissue - SURGERY: Wada Test (anesthetize one hem), Tumor Removal, Split Brain - INFERENCE STUDIES (talk while balancing broom) - FUNCTIONAL IMAGING - PET (positron emission tomography): track blood flow associated w/ brain activity; used to assess physiology, including glucose & oxygen metabolism, and presence of specific neurotransmitters - SPECT (single photon emission...
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...Todd Terje-Inspector Norse (Dope as Fuck) Twin sister – lady day dream (coo) Twin sister – I want a house (coo) Mr twin sister – Blush (Dope AF) Mr twin sister – Sensitive (nice AF) Clark – winter linn (coo) Mr twin sister – Rude boy (Dope) Jodeci Acapella on soultrain(the intro) Boyz 2 Men – Don’t go/can you stand the rain (live) Jodice – What about us (This is a hit!!!) Jodice – Alone (dope) Isaac Hayes – Ik’s Mood (dope) Mark Asari –Revive (dope AF) Michael Jackson – The Lady in my life (Dope) Ericka Baduh – didn’t u know (ill) Switch- I call your name(coo) Erick Sermon – Fat gold chain (Dope AF) Silver Convention – Fly robin, fly (Checkit) SWV – Weak Mikey Dread – Roots and Culture (nice) Charles Earland – Happy ‘cause I’m goin’ home (Dope) Cortex – Juit Octobre 1971 (dope AF) Cortex – Triypeau bleu (coo) Cortex – Chanson D’un jour D'hiver (This shit is crazy!!!) Carole King – It’s to late (nice) The Shirelles – Baby it’s you (???) Tony! Toni! Tone! – Pillow (???) Luther Vandross – So Amazing (The Montserrat session) (nice) Melvin Sparks – Cranberry Sunshine Kaskade-Fire and Ice (kaskade mix) (Coo) Blank & Jones – Face La Mer (this shit is ill) Zeb – The Circle (This is it!!!) Smadj – Sel (Dope AF) Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – Summertime (the end is trill) Joe – All the things (the break down in the middle is ill) Earl Klugh –A Certain Smile (intro) Earl Klugh – Another Time, Another Place Earl Klugh – Could it be I’m falling...
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...Аббревиатура в словообразовательной системе английского языка Оглавление Введение Глава 1. Сокращение и его место в системе английского языка 1.1 Понятие сокращения в современной лексикологии 1.2 Типы аббревиатур Глава 2. Аббревиатура в словообразовательной системе английского языка 2.1 Структурно-семантические классификации английских сокращений и их место в словообразовательной системе английского языка 2.2 Аббревиация как один из способов категоризации специальных понятий Глава 3. Основные способы перевода и переноса аббревиатур с английского языка на русский 3.1 Перевод аббревиатурой и перевод развернутой формой 3.2 Транскрипция сокращений Заключение Библиография Введение В наше время в языке научной, технической, экономической литературы, как английской, так и русской, встречается большое количество разного рода сокращений. Рост числа сокращений, находящих применение в современном английском языке, совершенно закономерен. Следствием развития науки и техники, международных интеграционных процессов в области экономики и народного хозяйства является появление все новых и новых понятий, которые нуждаются в терминировании. Большинство новых понятий и в русском, и в английском языках выражается при помощи словосочетаний или сложных слов, так как именно эти виды терминов дают возможность отразить необходимые и достаточные признаки того или иного понятия с наибольшей полнотой и точностью. Но термины - сложные слова и словосочетания - громоздки. Поэтому и появляется...
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...I. Introduction: A. Introduction: 1. Suggestions from Utzman on approaching this class: a. This is a statutory class—Before reading each section in the textbook, read the code to get a flavor of what it contains. b. Also, read the regulations to get a flavor of what it contains. c. Then, go back and read the code and the regulations after being taught. 2. In tax, everything is income—Then you exclude some thing to get an adjusted income—Then you take deductions to figure out taxable income. II. Identification of Income Subject to Taxation: A. Gross Income: The Scope of Section 61: 1. We need a definition of income because of due process concerns—We need a law that everybody recognizes. 2. WHAT IS INCOME? a. §61 defines gross income as “all income from whatever source derived.” 1) §61 lists 15 specific items that are considered income. b. Cesarini v. United States: The Cesarinis found $4,467 in cash in a used piano purchased by them. 1) The court held that the found money is taxable as ordinary income in the year in which the taxpayer attains uncontested possession of it. 2) INCOME: Treasure Trove: It is considered income in the year that it is reduced to undisputed possession. ...
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...data must have or obtain a licence from HMSO. The ONS data in these results are covered by the terms of the standard HMSO ‘click-use’ licence. Creative clusters and innovation Putting creativity on the map Foreword No one doubts the economic importance of the creative industries to the UK. At 6.2 per cent of the economy, and growing at twice the rate of other sectors, they are proportionately the largest of any in the world. But there is some evidence that the UK’s creative industries support innovation and growth in other parts of the economy too. The significance of these spillovers has only recently begun to be examined rigorously. And we know next to nothing about their geographical dimensions. This gap in our understanding is what NESTA set out to address in Creative Clusters and Innovation, the outcome of a two-year collaboration with Birmingham and Cardiff Universities. The study adopts the concept of creative clusters as a starting point to examine the role that creative industries play in local and regional innovation systems. Its publication accompanies an online platform we have developed for users to examine creative industry concentrations at a fine...
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...fell in love with a Gangster. I don't know how and when it happened. But I do remember saying that "I have fallen for this one of a kind stupid gangster. Oh wait, let me correct that. I LOVED this stupid gangster.. I gave him happiness while he gave me suicide in return. I know, It sucks. But I never regretted loving him in the first place, well… maybe I did." I also remembered loving everything about him ncluding his flaws.. Friends told me that we met in a very spontaneous way.. And then everything happened so fast.. But... Who's this gangster?? I know two gangsters but.. Which one am I dating? Chapter ONE You wanna know a secret? Ok ok.. He’s not my first love and I’m NOT his first love. Definitely not. So what is it that made me love and cling to him this much? Well, he’s irritating, loud, and he’s not sweet! He’s weird, he smokes, he drinks, he goes clubbing on a weekday, and he fights and bullies a lot. Take note, A LOT. He is very moody and a bit blunt. Oh yeah, he even threatened to kill me. --...
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...IIBM Institute of Business Management Business Communication www.iibmindia.in SYLLABUS Business Communication S. No. Description 1 Communication in Business Organizations: Introduction; Meaning of Business Communication; Types of Information Exchanged in Business Organizations; Role of Communication in Business Organizations; Importance of Communication in Management of Business Organizations; Scope of Communication in Organizational Setting; Characteristics of Effective Business Communication; Ethical challenges and Traps in Business Communication; Role of Communication in Three Managerial Roles Defined by Henry Mintzberg 2 Nature, Scope and Process of Communication: Introduction; Defining Communication; Nature of Communication; Objectives/Purpose of Communication; Functions of Communication; Process of Communication; Elements of Communication Process; Process of Communication: Models; Thill and Bovee‘s Model of Communication Process; Working of the Process of Communication; Forms of Communication; On the Basis of Expression/Medium Used; On the Basis of Organisational Structure; On the Basis of the Number of Persons 2.13 (receivers); On the Basis of Direction/Flow of Communication 3 Channels and Networks of Communication: Introduction; Channels of Communication; Communication Flow in Organizations: Directions/Dimensions of Communication; The Concept of Ombudsperson; Patterns of Flow of Communication or Networks; Factors Influencing...
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