MERCK: OPEN FOR INNOVATION? Founded in 1891 as an American subsidiary of his German namesake‚ Merck was once considered the “undisputed king of the pharmaceutical industry with ground‐ breaking drugs”(The Chief Executive 2003). But for the last decade‚ Merck has gone through a period of stagnation; it began to lose exclusivity patents on blockbuster drugs and has witnessed Pfizer’s rise to top place in the industry. It seemed now that internal R&D that was once the company’s main asset would
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Everyone has lied at some point in their life. What do ‘’Charles’’ and ‘’The Open Window’’ both have in common? Both of these stories are centered around dishonest young people. The kids in these stories are very dishonest to adults Laurie from ‘’Charles ‘’ lies to his family and Vera from ‘’The Open Window lies to Mr. Nuttel and her aunt. Even though these kids lie but they both lie for difference reasons. In the story of ‘’Charles’’ Laurie uses lies to excuse his actions. By making up a persona
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Discuss the significance of the abject in Metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is a remarkable novel that has spanned numerous themes; from alienation to the absurdity of life. And one of the major themes is that of the abject. The abject‚ by definition‚ describes something brought low in position or condition‚ lacking in courage‚ or simply rejected. In short‚ the abject is a recurring theme throughout Metamorphosis – both literally; in the form of Gregor’s grotesque physical form‚ and metaphorically; in
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When I think of an open table‚ I think of one at which all people of the world are welcome to join in fellowship and sustenance-taking. At an open table people of diverse backgrounds are invited without pretense; people who have done harm to each other in the past‚ or are living through that harm in the present‚ can sit side by side and take in the essence of the meal before them. Porter discusses the power of the open table of communion as a place to engage in conflict
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How Having An Open Mind And Open Heart Can Change The World You and I live in critical times that will shape the destiny of humanity and the planet. We were born to be part of this time because of our unique capacities. These capacities can only be realized if our minds and hearts are open. Recently walking through a parking lot (I know this seems like an odd place but frankly any place is wonderful when the light goes on)‚ I had a moment of great clarity. I welcome these moments of insight
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Education becomes a fundamental thing for a person in improving science‚ with the educated it will back up the level of maturity of a person is thinking and acting good of all affairs. according to Ki Hajar Dewantara (1989)‚ Education is an effort to promote character (character‚ inner strength)‚ mind (Intellect) and children’s body in harmony with nature and society. Tri Joko (2014) in Edgar Dalle that education is a conscious effort undertaken by family‚ community‚ and government through guidance
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What is the significance of travel in Thomas More’s Utopia? Thomas More wrote Utopia during the Age of Exploration. In order to discuss the significance of travel in Utopia‚ I think it is important to compare what humanity during that time wanted to get away from to the place Raphael Hythloday traveled to- the fictional place called Utopia which means No Place. Humanity was asking a lot of questions about their world and about themselves during this time in England and other European countries.
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that I am probably one of the few women that are actually not in favor of it. During the 1950 ’s women did not work nor did they in any way contribute to the success of the United States. Men preformed all the dirty work and because of the The Significance of the Feminist Movement Feminism is the belief in the social‚ political‚ and economic equality of the sexes. As we take a look back at history‚ women and men were never thought of as "equals." When compared to the strong‚ dominant male‚ females
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The Significance of the Ghost in Hamlet Shakespeare fashionably utilizes the popular concept of the ghost in Hamlet which is of tremendous significance in the development of the play. The ghost in Hamlet‚ much like the ghosts or witches that appeared to Macbeth spoke out only what was in his mind‚ and revealed his inner thoughts to the audience better than any words of his could do‚ performs an important dramatic function by rendering objective what is in the minds of the characters. The ghost in Hamlet discloses
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Heart of Darkness 1971. The significance of a title such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is so easy to discover. However‚ in other works (for example‚ Measure for Measure) the full significance of the title becomes apparent to the reader only gradually. Choose two works and show how the significance of their respective titles is developed through the authors’ use of devices such as contrast‚ repetition‚ allusion‚ and point of view. 1976. The conflict created when the will of an individual
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