...Tañon Strait Tañon Strait lies between the islands of Negros and Cebu in the Philippines. The strait connects the Visayan Sea to the Bohol Sea. The Tañon strait separates Cebu and Negros. Its peripheral provinces are Cebu, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. The Strait has a total coastline of 452.7 km. and a total area of 3,108.00 square kilometers. It is relatively deep with the deepest at 509 meters. Its coast is sharply sloping and fringe with reefs. Tañon Strait is bounded with 36 coastal municipalities and cities of Cebu, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. Small islands and islets can be found at the central part and northern boundary of the Strait. Patches of mangroves aggregates are found in the southern coast at both sides of Negros Oriental and Cebu. There are 188.3 sq. km. of coral reef within the strait, composed mostly fringing reef along the Negros and Cebu coastlines. The Strait is a distinct habitat of the chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius, local name taklong) and a migration route of Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus). It is home to at least nine species of cetaceans, the most interesting of which are the Dwarf sperm whales (Kogia simus) and Melonheaded whale (Peponocepala electra). Thus, the strait is one of the priority areas for conservation of cetaceans and reef fishes. Tanon Strait is important to the provinces of Negros and Cebu. This is where fishermen get their living to have those calamares on your plate. The whales and dolphin has...
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...Report of the Stolen Generations Assessor Stolen Generations of Aboriginal Children Act 2006 February 2008 Depar tm e n t of P r e m i e r a n d C a binet Table of contents 1. 2. Introduction ...................................................... 2 Context of the legislation .......................................3 2.1 historical Context ................................................................... 3 2.2 Child Welfare and adoption laws .............................. 4 2.3 education policy and procedures ................................. 5 3. The Act ......................................................................7 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4. 5. aboriginal person................................................................................. 7 eligible Categories................................................................................ 7 exclusion ..................................................................................................... 7 the stolen generations fund..................................................... 7 timeframes............................................................................................... 8 the stolen generations assessor............................................ 8 The assessment process..........................................9 Overview of applications.......................................11 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 6. source of applications..................................
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...Garth Brooks was born Troyal Garth Brooks on February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Garth is the youngest of six children and was born to Troyal Raymond Brooks and Colleen McElroy Carroll. Garths father was on his second marriage when he meet and soon later Garth’s mom. From his first marriage he brought over four children. Once Troyal and Colleen were married that had two more children one of them being Garth. Garth grew up in Yukon, where as a child his family had weekly talent nights where every child was required to participate and either sing or do a skit. Garth’s mother died in 1999 from throat cancer. Garth grew up singing and performing but music was not his first love he loved sports. During his high school Garth played football, baseball and did the javelin during the track events. Garth loved sports and even received a scholarship to Oklahoma State University for the Javelin. Garth Brooks graduated from OSU in 1984 with a degree in advertising. Once Garth had finished school and realized that sports was not going to pay his bills, Garth turned towards his other love music. He started out singing in bars and clubs throughout Oklahoma, but mostly up near the Tulsa area. In 1985 Garth got a break in the music department an entertainment attorney Rod Phelps drove up to listen to Garth play and he liked what he heard. He offered to produces his first demo. Garth decided to take a leap of faith and with Rod Phelps contacts and some cash and credit cards, Garth...
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...Lately I've been seeing more and more articles discussiing which department controls the message of Social Media: Marketing or PR? I actually was asking that question a year ago in an article entitled "Who leads the charge in Social Media? Marketing, PR, Sales, Customer Service, Who Knows?" It's a year later and the various Social Media platforms have evolved with massive increases in adoption rates and a larger glaring problem has emerged: The very concept that Social Media is 'Marketing'. It's not. It's a communications tool. As the platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and now G+ have evolved more and more marketing people have started to develop strategies to utilize the various platforms functionality. Strategy is useless without a tactical implementation plan. So marketers have developed Social Media editorial calendars that are built with the hope that the platforms don't change their API's and the dashboards actually post the message. The concern is more about will the technology continue to work when the real tactical quesiton is "how will it be utilized by our COMPANY. This is where large company heirarchical structures tend to impede rather than help the effort. The reason Social Media works so well for smaller companies is because of the mere fact that they are smaller. The decision making and internal communications structure all lie with one or two people wearing multiple hats. Large corporations tend to silo who controls what. The idea that...
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...Noura Badr EL Din Anth 202 Dr. John Schaefer 900061495 15 March 2012 Film Review Letter to the Dead Eytan Kapon and Andre Iteanu are ethnologists who have always been interested in the exceptional people of Papua New Guinea. They shed light on the people of Jajau in their movie "Letter to the Dead" which was filmed in December 1999 and January 2000. This was due to the rumors that were widespread at the time that included the return of the dead and of Christ on the eve of the new millennium. The film aims to encourage reflection on the relationship between the West and the third world countries and how the people of Jajau view Whitemen. Moreover, the movie discusses the beliefs, customs, traditions, rituals and values of the inhabitants of Papua New Guinea and draws attention to new ideas and a unique mentality that may seem bizarre and new to modernized people. In Jajau, most citizens believe that their parents will return from the dead and they always preach their resurrection in churches and perform rituals to honor them and communicate with them. They call these rituals “pondos“. Pondos are taken very seriously in the orokaivan culture. It involves dancing, praying for the dead, exchanging gifts and the person who hosts the pondo has to feed everyone who is invited. During the ritual pigs are usually carved on the platform. Food and clothing are also a huge issue in Papua new Guinea; they have a lot of food such as taros, bananas...
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...torturing them and displaying their corpses on the outside of his palace walls. His army became the largest in Europe, he “Built a world-class navy from scratch,” and sought to extend the borders of his kingdom. He fought against the Ottoman Empire to gain a route for trade with the west that wouldn’t freeze over, but suffered defeat at their hands. ( Ellis & Esler, 169-170) Peter’s army went to war with Sweden in 1700, again suffering many defeats, but finally nine years later he won seizing territory around the Baltic Sea. On this land, Peter created St. Petersburg, which symbolizes his reign even to this day. He signed a treaty with China gaining some of the land north of China, and hired Vitus Bering to explore what is now the Bering Strait. Peter died in 1725, leaving behind his legacy, yet not narrowing the gap between the west and Russia as much as he wished. (Ellis &...
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...Name: Ramlah Binte Eesah Student ID: K1571682 Course Title: BA English with Psychology Assignment Number: TMA02 Should the Singapore MOE continue to conduct overseas learning journeys even after the incident of the Sabah Earthquake? One of the best ways to broaden our minds is to travel and be exposed to the world. Schools in Singapore provide overseas learning journeys to encourage students to learn not only through the classroom but also through experiential learning, giving them the chance to break out of their academic routine. Students should be encouraged to embark on overseas learning journeys provided by their schools as it develops their leadership skills, gives them a greater sense of independence and confidence, and allows them to become appreciative and altruistic individuals (Ministry of Education (MOE), Para 1, 2014). Overseas learning journeys have allowed students to develop their leadership skills. The Member of Parliament, Dr Lim Wee Kiak, highlighted that “For many of the students, the experience of having to overcome the physical and mental challenges to conquer Mount Kinabalu was a metaphor for learning to conquer themselves and future challenges in life” (MOE, Para 7, 2015). Such trips have enhanced students’ social competence, allowing them to go beyond their comfort zones and confront challenges that may befall them. These experiences have been beneficial to students as they learn to resolve issues and make independent decisions without family...
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...Outline the provision of Charter of Justice 1807 Royal Charter of Justice refers to the permission granted by British crown for a statutoryreception which gives power to the East India Co. to operate a competent English legal system andestablish reception of English common law. There are 3 charters of justice granted in history and thefirst is in 1807 in Penang and this charter established that all civil and criminal matters to be exercised byPenang. The second charter is in 1826 and the third charter was granted in 1855. The law that shallapply is English law as administered in England on March 1807 and the application of law subject to localcircumstances. The charter also created the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales. A Recorder wasappointed to act as judge to the court established. This statutory reception introduced and affirmed thestatus of English law and undoubtedly the tool of the colonial advancing through the Penang. In the case of Fatimah v Logan 1871, the court describe Penang as a desert and uninhabitedisland and without any fixed legal institution and since the Sultan of Kedah never exercise his power onPenang, therefore the territory is considered as terra nullius and without a Lex Loci. It was ruled that thelaw of Penang is common law.Outline the provision of Charter of Justice 1826 Royal Charter of Justice refers to the permission granted by British crown for a statutoryreception which gives power to the East India Co. to operate a competent English legal...
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...Diploma in Commerce Business Environment Introduction Assignment 2 DipMM2 There are a variety of factors that will affect how a business will operate, and decision implement that will change a business. Using SWOT analysis and Porter’s forces we will be able to better dealt with the problem that a business is facing. SWOT stands for strength, weakness, opportunities and threats. Understanding these 4 points in SWOT analysis will enable us the knowledge of business environment we are dealing with, thus allow a better strategy to form. Porter’s five forces include newcomers that could draw away customers, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, threat of substitute product and lastly the constant rivalry among competitors. Understanding these five forces will help to determine market attractiveness providing us with information of when we can enter or exit certain industry Company Profile Spectacle hut has more than 40 stores throughout the whole Singapore Island. It is consider being the largest local operating optical retail chain in Singapore. Founders Gary Khoo and wife Sara Hay started with the shop in Clementi during 1997. Although working with only theirs saving and met with lots of challenges during the company infancy period, during their last fiscal of 2011 they have cash in about $40 million in revenue. The company main brand, Spectacle Hut, is targeted towards the middle to upper class shopper, carrying high-end brands such as Cartier, Channel...
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...Summary: Jollibee ,which was a Filipino chain of restaurants, was forced to change their strategy with the entry of McDonalds in Philippines, which later transformed the company into a global company .The company faced serious challenges with their international exposure. The challenges included the conflicts with franchisees and Joint venture, in addition there is conflicts between divisions. Another issue that the company faced was the entry into Papa New Guinea, United States of America and expansion plans in Hong Kong. The company has to consider the financial instability it faces while considering their plans. SWOT Analysis: Strength * Leadership in Philippine market. * Strong financial resources * Variety of products offered in diverse markets. Weakness * Absence of proper methods to select franchisees. * Lack on in-depth planning and research in the expansion to foreign markets. * Poor co-ordination between the national and international units. Opportunity * Untapped locations with fewer or negligible competition from fast food chains. * Can create differentiation by cost advantage, customer experience and etc. * Widen product range to include more local food items. Threats * Competition from both international companies and other local eateries. * Political instability. * Downturn in Economy. * Rise in operational cost. Strategic analysis and recommendations in Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and California: ...
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...Indians Some history There are many theories about where the Indians came from. The most well-known and proved theory is that the first native arrived from Asia about 35 000 to 40 000 years ago. They think they came over the Bering Strait, which at the time was a land bridge between Asia and America. As they increased in numbers they moved farther and farther south in the continent. For about 11.000 years ago, they reached the territories farthest south. A well-known Norwegian scientist, named Thor Heyerdahl, had a theory that the Indians may have come from Africa to America. He actually managed to prove that. The first known meeting between Indians and Europeans was in 986 AD. Bjarne Herjolfson and his crew was going to Greenland from Island, but they lost the curse and accidently headed west. They did not know they were going to be the first Europeans who saw Americas north coast. Other Vikings later heard the stories of Herjolfson and decided to head to America to settle there. The Indians did not enjoy their company and therefore after a while they headed home to Island. This was the last attempt to settle in America until the fifteen hundreds. Then Columbus “discovered” America again, he got the honor. (We aint gonna talk about that story cause of the other group talked about it). The immigration started and countries in Europe started to show interest in this new continent. Spain, Portugal, France, Britain, Holland and Russia was the main countries who colonized...
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...(Your Name) Prof. Horn MUS 100 18 February 2013 Concert Paper 1 These days musicians all feel the need to be performers, complete with pyrotechnic displays, on stage gimmicks, props, and special accoutrements necessary for a live performance, however there are some who still hold to the old staples, of just the instruments, the stage, every day clothes, and a smile; of those performers, even fewer are referred to on a first name basis that is recognized cross genre, and one of those musicians is George. George Strait has been a part of the country music scene since he released his first single in 1981, and his first debut at the rodeo occurred in 1983 when he filled in last minute for Eddie Rabbit; since that date, he has performed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ever since. On March 3, 2002 George “closed the Show with the last Rodeo concert in Reliant Astrodome, with a record attendance of 68,266 in the Astrodome, a record that will never be broken” (Georgestrait.com, 2013). It was just George, the Ace in the Hole Band, the instruments, cowboy boots, cowboy hats, wrangler jeans, and smiles. Midway through the performance, former President George Bush interrupted the performance to provide George with an award from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the concert paused briefly as he reminisced about the first time that he set foot on Houston’s rodeo stage. The concert started with an instrumental version of “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” Including...
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...Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc * The Arbinger Institute. (2006). The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc Both of these books can be borrowed from our National Library. Should you wish to purchase them, you may go to Kinokuniya or through ‘The Book Depository’ at http://www.bookdepository.co.uk (much cheaper). Session 1 1. Phipps, C. (2004). An evolutionary threshold: Calling on humanity’s “Double Wisdom”: An Interview with Duanne Elgin. In M. Seymour (Ed.) Educating for humanity: Rethinking the purposes of Education (pp. 23-31). Boulder, Colorado: Paradigm Publishers. 2. McCarthy. D. (2011, January 8). Small steps to shrink our water footprint. The Straits Times. 3. Adams, M., Bell, L. S. & Griffin, P. (2007). Teaching for diversity and social justice. New York: Taylor & Francis Group * Excerpt: Learning: Comfort zones, learning edges and triggers Session 2 1. Listening quotes 2. Seymour, M. (2004). Educating for self: Being called into Life. In M. Seymour (Ed.) Educating for humanity: Rethinking the purposes of Education (pp. 33-39). Boulder, Colorado: Paradigm Publishers. Session 4 1. Radcliffe, T. (2005). What is the point of being a Christian? London: Burns & Oates * Excerpt - Reflections 2. Nouwen, H.. J. M. (1975). Reaching out: The three movements of the spiritual life. NY: Image books * Excerpt: Reaching out to our fellow human beings: Creating...
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...Asia One Business 2010, Budget 2010 to invest in future, viewed 22 February 2010, < http:// www.asiaone. com/Busienss/News/My~2BMoney/Story/A1Story20100222-200178.html> Budget 2010, who gets what, viewed 22 February 2010, <http://www.asiaone.com/static/business/business/ budget2010/> BDO 2010, Singapore Budget Commentary, viewed February 2010, <www.bdo.com.sg/pub/pub_tax/ 2010 Budget Commentary.pdf> BSL Tax Services Pte Ltd 2010, Singapore Budget Commentary, viewed 22 February 2010, <www.bslcs.com. sg/tax_commentary.htm> [2010_singapore_budget_commentary_bsl[1].pdf] BSL Tax Services Pte Ltd 2010, Singapore Budget Highlight, viewed 22 February 2010, <http://agnap.org/ publications/2010Budget Highlights.pdf> CPF Board 2010, Singapore Budget 2010 initiatives relating to CPF, viewed 25 March 2010, <http://mycpf. cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/Features/Budget2010_CPF.htm> Empire State FX 2010, Singapore’s 2010 Budget Sets High Bar for Productivity Gains, viewed 25 February 2010, <http://empirestatefx.com/economy/singapores-2010-budget-sets-high-bar-for-productivity-gains/> Ernst & Young 2010, Singapore Budget 2010 Synopsis <http://www.fccsingapore.com/fileadmin/template/ documents/MembersNews/Singapore_Budget_2010_synopsis_ErnstYounh.pdf > Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore 2010, Budget 2010-Tax Changes , viewed 22 February 2010,<www. iras.gov.sg/irasHome/budget2010.aspx> Note...
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...Question: What are the possible liabilities of the State of Economia to the State of Asphyxia because of Monuculture, Inc.’s actions that was permitted by Economia? Answer: The State of Asphyxia suffered material damage because of the said actions of Monoculture Inc., as the dense black smoke reached the territory of Asphyxia that affected its economy, environment, and public health. This was shown when tourist areas were essentially shut down and people were also advised to stay inside. On the other hand, Economia was not able to prevent the pollution by private parties within its jurisdiction that resulted in demonstrable injury to the State of Asphyxia. Therefore, Economia may be held liable to pay for damages caused and ordered to refrain from causing further damage to Asphyxia. Facts: Monoculture, Inc., a private company, requested from the government of Economia, an approval for the private company to develop a massive area of forests and peat bogs owned by the government. The tract of land in question was located six kilometres from one of the major tourist attractions in the neighboring State of Asphyxia, a world renowned canyon, listed as a World Heritage Site and boasting beautiful vistas over an expansive desert. At a lunch sometime in February 2010, the Economia environment minister informed the Asphyxia minister of the proposed project to sell the forest concession to Monoculture, Inc., and two days later, Economia approved of Monoculture, Inc.’s plans...
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