between them. Genres are not discrete systems consisting of a fixed number of list able items. Consequently‚ the same text can belong to different genres in different countries or times. For example‚ Latin poets categorized the elegy mainly in terms of its meter‚ while poets during the English Renaissance regarded the subject matter and tone to be determinate of form. History and culture play a role in the ever changing status of genres‚ which are difficult to define because the concept
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process of contract formation explaining the methods by which the courts decides whether or not the parties have reached an agreement. INTRODUCTION To establish whether the parties have formed a contract‚ the courts begin from examining the elements of offer‚ acceptance‚ whether or not there was a consideration or the bargain and the contractual intent to make a binding contract and any other external positive factors. The coincidence of offer and corresponding acceptance results in a contract. In some
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Convertible Bonds A convertible bond is a bond that can be converted into shares of common stock. Therefore‚ these are two sources of value for this security: the value of the bond components‚ and the value from possibly converting the security into shares of common stock. Features of a Convertible Bond The basic features of a convertible bond can be illustrated by a hypothetical example. On November 1‚ 2003 ("today")‚ Apple‚ had $400 million in 8.80 percent (annual payments) convertible bonds due in
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extraneous variables by using random assignment to experimental conditions and sometimes also by incorporating direct control and/or blocking into the design of the experiment. Each of these strategies—random assignment‚ direct control‚ and blocking—is described as follows; A researcher can directly control some extraneous variables. In the calculus test example‚ the textbook used is an extraneous variable because part of the differences in test results might be attributed to this variable. We could
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and it can show that how well the managers did in the past year. Secondly‚ the growth of investment‚ in this case‚ the valuation can be more informative if it showed the public and investors that how the company is expected to grow in the future. Thirdly‚ the accrual concept‚ that is about the cash flow. Last but not least‚ items accounting variables in financial statement and forecasting. 3. More accurate estimation: Genus plc. Preferred using the indirect approach
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Comparison of the physiology of fossils to present day organisms have showed relationships between the organisms The examination of the DNA structure of organisms has shown the development from past organisms. • Describe the conditions under which fossils form: Fossils are any remains of past life found in rocks of different ages Fossilisation is a rare event For fossilisation to occur‚ the following events must happen: ▪ Quick burial in soil‚ sand or mud‚ or in tree
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none had tried to gain market share by cutting price. Therefore the competitive situation for valves was not so fierce that Wilkerson could maintain its gross margin. (2) Pumps Pump product line’s characteristic is high-volume and the manufacturing process for pumps was practically identical to that for valves. Due to the severe competitive situation for pumps‚ its market price has reduced continuously‚ so that Wilkerson had to match the low price to maintain its market share and sales volume
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4263 REV: APRIL 27‚ 2012 ERIK STAFFORD JOEL L. HEILPRIN Valuation of AirThread Connections In early December 2007‚ Robert Zimmerman‚ senior vice president of business development for American Cable Communications (ACC)‚ was in his office sifting through a number of investment banking proposals related to potential acquisition targets when he paused to consider the recent presentation made by Rubinstein & Ross (R&R). Rubinstein & Ross was a boutique investment bank with a strong reputation
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successfully prepare‚ plan and execute their mission in varies countries the basic understanding and knowledge of the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE) must be understood. The COE is comprised of eight variables: Political‚ Military‚ Economic‚ Social‚ Information‚ Infrastructure‚ Physical Environment and Time (PMESII-PT). (REF) With Air Defense Artillery (ADA) being a branch that constantly deploys it is vital to instill these variables which allows for realistic and challenging training conditions
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Capital Market 1. Capital Market Capital markets are financial markets for the buying and selling of long-term debt- or equity-backed securities over one year is traded. Security includes- shares‚ debentures‚ bonds etc. A key division within the capital markets is between the primary markets and secondary markets. In primary markets‚ new stock or bond issues are sold to investors‚ often via a mechanism known as underwriting. The main entities seeking to raise
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