A number of factors related to news and current affairs influence the meaning, or "version of reality" that we take away. ... A number of different levels can be considered when analysing a news or current affairs presentation. ... On the other hand, ABC mainly ignored the motivation, the outcome of the incident, and the appearance of the boy, focusing in the details of the event. ... The details emphasised in the GWN report focused on the patriotic Australian viewpoint, glorifying the US saviours. ... This is heavily due to the current political climate in our region, in regards to "terrorism...

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One was intended to provide entertainment (e.g. travel books, novels); the other, knowledge (e.g. philosophical, moral, religious subjects, current events).... " (Schreur) These methods are focusing on the behaviors and are short term solutions. They do not focus on the real issues the students may be having. Progressively, more schools are focusing on breaking the vicious cycle that starts with conflict and progresses through frustration to the inevitable failure, preventing the students to acquire the skills for their education. ...

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Sharing Managerial Resources Current trends have showed that while businesses are competent in some areas, they lack the required expertise in other areas (Akio 2004). ... In regards to the current issues of opportunism that hinder the success of strategic alliance, it can be argued that when the production costs and size of the alliances are affect by risks of partner opportunism, administrative procedures can be used to control allocation of financial incentives (Elmuti & Kathawala 2001; Loke et al. 2009). ... In the current business environment, common strategic alliances include franchisin...

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Current copyright and patent laws are not strong enough to protect programmers' rights, and they even slow down software development and reduce competition; software is not a physical thing and by nature completely defenseless, as it is more or less simply intellectual property, and thus, is very easily copied. ... Current patent law causes stagnation of software development since law's ability is to prevent other similar programs in the marketplace. ... Current patent laws also make it more costly to develop new software such as new input software to replace mouse devices. ... As ...

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The following factors: A racially biased judicial system, the effect of populist lobby groups, the politicization of crime, media centered on crime and Neo liberalism can be found culpable for the current punitive trends and the overrepresentation of ethnic minorities in the New Zealand adult penal system. ... These groups seek to amend current law to implement harsher sentencing and parole stipulations. ... The SST are a victim focused group while this advocation is admirable it can also be problematic, when "the parent's power to protect their child has been challenged and they wis...

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One of the primary focuses for the summit was the global economy's slow recovery, particularly pointing to the impending collapse of the European currency that would devastate the instable economies of the majority of the 17 countries that use the euro (CNN). ... Even though the statement will likely reiterate the indecisiveness of the group, it will not enforce increased spending unless the current conditions continue to decline. ... Following the summit, Europe announced its intent to focus on Greece's struggles by implementing a more integrated financial system and improving e...

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Past and current studies have been able to depict the direction our nation is going in, and how much of an impact our "war on drugs" is having on the youth of our nation. ... I will specifically be monitoring the current trends of youth drug and alcohol abuse throughout the past decade. ... Current Trends in Youth Drug and Alcohol use: Since 1975 the Monitoring the Future survey (MTF) has annually studied the extent of drug abuse among high school 12th graders. ... As stated by our current president George W. ... The Governor has not only been focusing on the prevention of trafficking. ...

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Current Issues In 2002 North Korea announced that it was withdrawing from the 1994 Agreed Framework. ... The US is setting its eye on North Korea and the threat it poses, while South Korea is focusing on stabilizing its economy and government. Also at issue is the current wave of anti-Americanism in the ROK. The current president of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun beat Lee Hoi-chang on a campaign that was critical of current US policy toward North Korea. ... OPTION THREE - maintain current policy of "muddling through" Premise: The current policy towards South Korea has ranged from low to hig...

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The company wants to maintain, or increase, current profitability levels. ... Currently Carnival sees the cruise line industry as having three main segments: contemporary, premium, and luxury. ... Carnival currently focuses its product by offering cruises designed for a variety of target customers. This product focus needs to be narrowed in order to bypass direct competition from other companies. ... Specifically, Carnival should focus its products towards the premium and luxury consumers, or those that have a higher income. ...

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" Current Situation The automotive industry has grown in the past 100 years to include so many varieties of vehicles focused at satisfying different consumer's needs. ... Ford's current strategy for 2014 is to increase production globally. ... Ford Motor Company's current CEO is Mark Fields. ... Ford currently has more liability than assets. Ford's current debt to equity is 3.82 and current ratio 1.76. ...

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This essay will outline the main arguments for science's, currently secure, place in education. ... These disputes and the current changes to the curriculum will also be addressed. ... Science teaching in schools currently aims to take the emphasis away from simply the recall of factual information and focus more on processes and uses of science in the 'real world'. ... Currently changes to the curriculum would mean fewer abstract ideas and more focus on practical work, particularly in Key Stage 4. ... Science in the National Curriculum is currently undergoing changes to both ...

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The client mentioned that this was affecting her current condition of clinical depression. ... Currently, the client believes that the main problem in her life that has the biggest impact on her is the lack of sex and intimacy in her marriage. ... She stated that this aspect of her life is now under control and her focus of improvement is in other areas, primarily her marriage and depression. ... Gestalt therapy can be used experimentally by role-playing current situations with the therapist that may be linked to the client's relationship to her father. ... Cognitive behavioral therapy fo...

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In this paper I will discuss the current trends in SCM. ... Currently, service chains are becoming more important than product chains. "With the increasing focus shift from product production to service offer, service supply chain management emerges as a new focus of the supply chain research. ... "Global Supply Chain Management represents a central area of focus for many businesses and business schools today" (Mentzer 1). ... There are many current trends in the supply chain management world that improve and affect SCM. ...

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Currently, customers can pre-order an Amazon Fire Phone, 32GB without a service contract for $649 dollars. ... Instead of focusing primarily on the phone's exclusive features, "Amazon should have focused on spicing up the Fire Phone's bland, utilitarian exterior..." ...

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According to the statistics, Boeing 787 is 20% reduction in fuel and CO2, 28% below 2008 industry limits for NOx and 60% smaller noise footprint comparing to the Boeing 767. ( Data from Boeing) Firstly, focus on its composite materials---carbon fiber. ... Thanks to the using of using of the composite materials, enabling windows that are 30% larger than on current commercial airplanes. ...

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Whereas scientific management focused on the production of the individual worker, the administrative principles focuses on the total organization. ... If I believe that my current state was created by somebody else, or by forces outside my control, why should I hold a vision? ... According to Barrow (1993) total quality management (TQM) focuses on managing the total organization to deliver quality to customers. ... Both TQM and organizational learning capability are interrelated concepts due to their focus on continuous improvement and competitive advantage. ... The move to the learning organ...

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They must continue to make critical decisions to "outsource" or change their therapeutic area of focus to succeed (Lewent, et al., 2009). ... In addition, Merck continuously does analysis of their alignment with the current economy and environmental situations in the current market. ... Merck's tactical planning has been to adjust to re-align its organization structure and focus. ... This will help Merck focus on leveraging innovation ideas to expand its pipeline. ... Companies must focus on is strategic leadership and behavior about the values and culture to give a competitive advantage...

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Only 5 years later, it has fallen half that and currently stands at 7.6%. ... They are focused on engaging the 21-27 year old male consumer segment. ... Budweiser's biggest campaign currently is their #HolidayBuds campaign. ... The primary focus continues to be the #HolidayBuds campaign.    ... Budweiser's focus in social media has been to entertain and engage their fans. ...

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Since 1991, the 2nd generation of mobile phones (the current system we use) has been out. ... Current mobile phones have taken the mobile telecommunications device further than ever before. ... The current method, DUL, is like photography in the way that it transfers resistors onto the wafer. ... The maximum that is reachable with DUL is 100, and as the number decreases, the light gets absorbed by the glass lenses instead of focussing it and nothing appears on the silicon. What EUVL plans to do is In EUVL, replace the glass focussing lenses with mirrors to focus wavelength. ...

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The respondent went on to indicate that the organization operated on the premise of whatever was currently good to sustain the bottom line of the organization at the time was what was implemented. ... The respondent indicated that currently, management appears aloof and unconcerned with the plight of the staff. ... According to Carter et al. (2006), organizations should primarily focus on the development of its leaders to ensure sustainability and future organizational growth. ... The management of Educational Enterprises should focus on leadership training that will help the team transition ...

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STRATEGIC POSTURE: OVERVIEW The Home Depot currently is the number one retailer in the home improvement industry. ... The Home Depot is currently operating throughout 50 U.S. states, eight Canadian provinces, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. ... Lowe's is currently the fastest growing retailer in the U.S. with a growth rate of 19% in sales annually. They are currently opening stores at an average of one store every three days. ... Currently has no stores operating within Canada. ...

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Stem Cell Research, it's Past and Current Policy Stem cells are the latest controversial topic in the forefront biological research. No other ongoing areas of research have been the focus of Presidential and Congressional scrutiny, ethical debates and numerous other national media. ... In particular, ideas of the various types of stem cells and the potential and current possible uses of these cells are necessary. ... The main focus of the controversy is the stem cell derived from human embryos. ... (NIH) In this guideline, the focus is placed on the eligibility of specific emb...

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Though the ideas behind loan forgiveness have good intentions, the reality is that loan forgiveness is a short-term fix on a long term problem; focusing on the smaller issue while instead we should focus on the larger problem, the cost to receive a higher education. ... The things that are learned at a higher educational institution focus on one thing that is making these students well rounded individuals. ... Instead of focusing on giving the money back to those who have graduated it should be used in a way that can help those who are currently in higher educational programs. ... In the curr...

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At the current time Harley-Davidson motorcycles are priced at the upper end of the scale as compared to other producers. ... Lastly the lagging supply of Harley-Davidson products in comparison to demand (currently up to an eighteen-month waiting list) may also push potential Harley-Davidson customers to the competition. At the current time Harley-Davidson holds a strong position in the market however the competition, Honda and Yamaha, are closing the gap. ... Instead, the company focuses the customer's attention on the art portion of the advertisement. ... Harley-Davidson is a compan...

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Examine Enniskerry and Powerscourt in their current condition in relation to its functions and continuity of functions. ... In 1843 a clock tower was built as a Wingfield family memorial and was to be the focus and centrepiece of the village. ... As both these streets are straight and they both lead to the focus of the village, which is the clock tower. ... The lower floor has again been restored and is currently open to the public. ... Current condition. ...

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