...Experimentation Critique Stem Cells Abstract According to human guidelines, human stem cell research is questionable. The main ethical dilemma revolves around whether or not an embryo is a human being of a cluster of cells. Stem cell research has the ability to provide treatment for many of today’s incurable diseases and disorders, and it is apparent this type of research produces many ethical issues in which one can consider both positive and negative for such research. Experimentation Critique Introduction Stem cell research is a modern method of discovering new medical break throughs. Research is involoved, using human embryos, causing heated moral debates. Human –nature and goal-based ethics theories apply to this controversial debate. The debate lies in the determionation of the embryos with moral status is owed. There has been extensive research in the underlying law and religious ethics surrounding the use of embryos for medical reasons. Discussed, is the debate, controversy, and opinion of government officials, in relation to the ethics involving stem cell research. Issues/Conflict Stem cell research proposes many ethical issues. The basis of this issue is that embryonic stem cells research holds such vast promise for so many people but obtaining the cell means destroying embryos. The ethical conflict brought on by stem cells means destroying embryos. The ethical conflict brought on by stem cell research is whether or not it is acceptable by social standards...
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...France: A close relationship with CSR More than a legal problem, we have a lexical one. Corporate Social Responsibility is a generic word used all over the world, but as to use carefully in France because of Social. In a country where people are proud to have the best social system, we have to understand what is related to social and how to talk about it when it is linked to mores. France has adopted many legal frameworks and many companies have joined the United Nation Global Compact that makes France, one of the largest network. Moreover, CSR is related to history in France with the Human Right constitution. Nowadays, CSR is a key issue that has to be taking into consideration in a domestic that will impact an international scale. For France, CSR is not only related to ethnic issues bus can also have a good and a bad impact in social issues, economic in France and overseas and in the environment. France is perceived as one of the leader in CSR, more than 47% of French companies have an exemplary CSR management and system while only 40% in the OCDE and 15% in the BRICS. But France has a problem with the integration of ethical issues regarding risk management, recent conviction or rules policy. (Ecovadis, 2015). This good performance is linked to a good structured in their CSR approach that covers several aspects from the global key issues that has to be covered, but also through a good communication of the diverse actions and a constant innovation in the process to improve...
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...Annotated Bibliography Finkel, E. (2010, November 1). Black Children Still Left Behind DistrictAdministration.com. Retrieved October 22, 2012, from http://www.districtadministration.com/article/black-children-still-left-behind In this article, Ed Finkel discusses the effect No Child Left Behind had on minority students, in particular African-American students. Finkel uses data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress to support his claims that African American students have been negatively impacted by the No Child Left Behind Act that was passed almost a decade prior. Finkel interviews several sources who work for or with educational institutions to get their expertise in the matter. The information that was provided in this article gives a clear stance on African-American education and the effect No Child Left Behind has had on it. It also provides specific examples of how detrimental the Act has been. Ed Finkel has been a writer for over twenty years. He writes mainly about public policy, with a special emphasis on education. Finkel worked as a writer for Chicago Lawyer Magazine, and he also writes for DistrictAdministration.com which is a website dedicated to school district management. Finkel's writing is clear and concise and he only makes claims with supporting evidence. The information will be added to my paper to attest that African-American children score lower on standardized tests, graduate high school at lower rates, and are considerably more likely...
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...Slovakia country risk analysis Seminar Paper Submitted at Lauder Business School, Vienna in Corporate Risk Management by David GRÜNFELD KRÁLIK Eva PÓSA Valentine TARELKO * Submitted on: 26.04.2014 Table of contents 1. Introduction 5 2. Political Risk 6 2.1. Government stability 6 2.2. Corruption 7 2.3. Socioeconomic conditions 8 2.4. Internal and External Conflict 10 2.5. Investment Profile 11 2.6. Military in politics 14 2.7. Religious tensions 15 2.8. Law and Order 15 2.9. Democratic Accountability 15 2.10. Bureaucracy quality 16 3. Current Economic Situation in Slovakia 17 3.1. Slovakian Economic Outlook 18 3.2. Outlook Economic Risk Evaluation for the Slovak Republic, Eurozone and the EU 19 3.3. Components of the Economic Risk Analysis 20 3.3.1. GDP Growth Rate 20 3.3.2. Government Budget 21 3.3.3. Current Account to GDP 22 3.3.4. Inflation Rate 22 4. Financial Risk Assessment 24 4.1. Foreign Debt as a Percentage of GDP 24 4.2. Foreign Debt Service as a Percentage of Exports of Goods and Services 24 4.3. Current Account as a Percentage of Exports of Goods and Services 25 4.4. Foreign Debt as a Percentage of GDP 25 4.5. Exchange Rate Stability 26 5. Conclusion 27 6. List of references 28 7. Appendix 30 Methodology: Country risk is a composite concept that relates not only to political risk but also to financial and economic risk. Specifically, this paper aims to assess...
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...The 1st half of the 18th century Well, before the end of the 18th century Britain had become a very powerful country. It became wealthy through trade. The wealth made possible both an agricultural and an industrial revolution, which made Britain the most economically advanced country in the world. Howewer, there was a reverse side to it: while a few people became richer, many others lost their land,, their homes and their way of life. Families were driven off the land, in another period of enclosures. They became the working proletariat of the cities. The invention of machinery destroyed, the old, "cottage industries" and created factories. At the same time it caused the growth of unemployment. Anne became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, two of her realms, the kingdoms of England and Scotland, united as a single sovereign state known as Great Britain. She continued to reign as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland until her death. Акт о престолонасле́дии или Акт об устрое́нии (англ. Act of Settlement) — законодательный акт, принятый парламентом Англии в 1701 году, лишивший католическую мужскую линию Стюартов прав на престол в пользу протестантки Софии Ганноверской и её потомков. Акт был принят в царствование короля-протестанта Вильгельма III Оранского, непосредственной преемницей которого была его свояченица Анна. Все дети Анны умерли во младенчестве или в детстве, последний, 11-летний герцог Глостерский, скончался...
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...Obesity 1 Obesity Ashley Wood GEN 499 Dan Hicks April 29, 2014 Obesity 2 Obesity is close to being one of the most significant health issues that children and adults are facing today. Obesity is defined as, " ...having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her weight"(Medline Plus, 2013). Being obese increases one's risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, and even some cancers. This also increases the cost in our economy. "The economic costs from the excess morbidity and mortality attributable to obesity-related diseases go beyond health-care costs alone, perhaps most notable are the consequent losses in productivity" (Wang, McPherson, Marsh, Gortmaker, & Brown, 2011). We need to be focusing on more physical activity and better eating habits. This essay will include a literature review of three scholarly sources based on obesity, explain how academic knowledge impacts social elements of local and global communities, asses how principles of active citizenship could impact the issue of obesity within the next five years, as well as share two bogs on obesity. The first literature of review on obesity is focused on guidelines and treatment for the disease. There have been numerous treatment programs but none have provided...
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...Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 What is Plutocracy? 3 Is America a Plutocracy? 3 Ethics and Plutocracy 4 Why is America Still a Plutocracy? 4 The Rich Get Richer 5 The American Dream 6 Objectivism and Plutocracy 7 Utilitarianism and Plutocracy 8 Solutions to Plutocracy 9 Glossary of Terms 12 Bibliography 13 Plutocracy in America: What is Plutocracy? Plutocracy is a political system where the wealthy rule. Examples of plutocracies throughout the years include the Empire of Japan before WWII, some city-states in Ancient Greece, Carthage, and the Roman Republic. (Wikipedia, 2011) It’s not surprising that places such as these were plutocracies. Wealth can easily be converted into power and power can easily be used for political control. Systems such as these have an immense disparity between those that are wealthy and those that are not because once you are wealthy you can use that to become even more wealthy which leads to more power and if desired, more political control. (Warden, 2008) Before WWII Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany referred to western democratic states, such as the United States of America and Great Britain, as plutocracies. They implied that a small number of extremely wealthy individuals were controlling these countries and holding them ransom. (Wikipedia, 2011) While this may sound completely untrue there is more merit to this implication than meets the eye. Is America a Plutocracy? Yes, America is a plutocracy...
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...Laure MULLER BS5 2D STRATEGIC MARKETING TRENCO STUDY CASE 10.18.11 ISM MBA PROGRAM 1 Laure MULLER BS5 2D Introduction The operating conditions of a tire are more severe in Africa than in the rest of the world, said Alfredo Nembo, sales manager of Pirelli to the African continent. Weather, road conditions, intensive use of vehicles: tires that travel 100,000 km in Europe do not exceed 35 000 km in Africa. But Pirelli has solid experience in areas comparable to those of Africa: South America, Turkey. Our truck tires, for example, are enhanced compared to that Pirelli sells in Europe to better respond to high temperatures and loads. ".The African market and in our subject the Egyptian market is different from what we know in western countries. The marketing approach is different and strategies ...
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...4 scenarios if Bangsamoro bill is not passed MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – What will happen if Congress fails to pass the proposed Bangsamoro basic law (BBL)? Will war once again erupt in Mindanao? Is there no other option? With only a year left before the administration of President Benigno Aquino III ends, the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro basic law (BBL) in Congress remains uncertain. A tipping point was reached when the Mamasapano clash, which killed 67 Filipinos, eroded the political capital of the President and unleashed many reservations about the controversial bill. The Senate deadline was moved to October just as 12 senators signed the committee report concluding that the BBL is unconstitutional, indicating that the Senate would push for major revisions. Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr has gone to the extent of saying he will file a new bill that is substantially different from what is being deliberated. Over at the House of Representatives, House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II admitted passing the bill now is a “cause for concern.” After the bill was passed in the committee, House members were accused of allegedly railroading its approval. Yet the BBL continues to enjoy wide support in core areas, a Social Weather Stations survey released in May showed. (READ: #AnimatED: Law should trump violence) What are the scenarios as the bill faces uncertain support in Congress, constitutional issues, and a tight timeline? 1. Congress fails to pass the BBL and...
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...Tiananmen Square Protest of 1989 The photograph known as “Tank Man” was taken by Jeff Widener but also four other known photographers took a photo of the same man that all encompass one thing, rebellion, against oppression and against the will to succumb. The photo portrays a man blocking the path of tanks as they try to leave Tiananmen Square. The Tiananmen Square protest of 1989 was a series of protests that started out with students in China mourning the loss of communist leader Hu Yaobang in and near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Students began to congregate in and outside of Tiananmen Square in mid April on the day of Hu Yaobang’s death. Over a period of nearly two months the people protested for political reform, conducted hunger strikes and made monuments in spirit of overthrowing the government but they were defeated on June 4th when The People’s Liberation Army stepped in to take control of the square. They were told by China’s leaders to clear out the square which escalated into a ruthless massacre of China's citizens. The Tiananmen Square Protest of 1989 was a cultural backlash that sought to better the state of China but instead led to a slaughter of its citizens in which the voice of its people was ignored. The death of one man, who had many great ideals and hopes for his country, created one of the largest acts of military brutality against civilians seen in the last two decades. That man was Hu Yaobang. Hu Yaobang was General Secretary of the State for the communist...
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...ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SERVICE CHARTERS ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN MALAWI – A CASE OF SOUTHERN REGION WATER BOARD BY RASHID FRIDAY NTELELA (201004511) A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTERS DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE, BISHO CAMPUS SUPERVISOR PROF. E.O.C IJEOMA 20th January, 2012 1 DECLARATION I, Rashid Friday Ntelela, hereby declare that this research thesis is my own original work, that all reference sources have been accurately reported and acknowledged, and that this document has not previously, in its entirety or in part, been submitted to any University in order to obtain an academic qualification. Rashid Friday Ntelela 20th January, 2012 2 Table of Contents DECLARATION ............................................................................................................... 2 DEDICATION .................................................................................................................. 7 Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................... 8 CHAPTER 1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction............................................................................................................ 9 Statement of the Problem .................................................................................. 11 Research...
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