ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gherig’s is a neuromuscular disease‚ being that it affects the nerves and the muscles. It damages motor neurons in the spine and some in the brain. ALS is considered hereditary but is not in all cases. 90% of patients suffer from SALS‚ or sporadic ALS and is not hereditary directly. Approximately 10% of patients are diagnosed with familial ALS (FALS) which is passed down from parents. Family history is used to distinguish between the two‚ if one or
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agencies. This working document offers an analysis of the sources of financing of the Al-Qaeda network including some of its affiliated groups. The development of Al-Qaeda’s financing has been similar to the evolution of
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Accountancy Business and the Public Interest 2012 A Critical Examination of the Multinational Companies’ Anti-Corruption Policy in Nigeria by *Olatunde Julius Otusanya Department of Accounting‚ University of Lagos‚ Nigeria Sarah Lauwo Kent Business School‚ University of Kent‚ UK Gbadegesin Babatunde Adeyeye Department of Accounting‚ University of Lagos‚ Nigeria *Address for Correspondence: Department of Accounting Faculty of Business Administration University of Lagos P. O. Box 354‚ Unilag Akoka
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American Corporation Analysis All over the United States business is being conducted through the availability of products and services that are offered through the avenues of business; Amazon is no different. Amazon is one of the world’s largest online services for purchasing/selling products. In order for Amazon to maintain its position in the industry knowledge of financial health is important. In order for business owners‚ banks‚ creditors loan officers and potential business owners to understand
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The 9th century Islamic philosopher Al-Kindi is largely acknowledged as having a major role in the translation and introduction of Greek philosophical thought into the Islamic world. In his work On the Intellect‚ Al-Kindi gives a very brief exposition and interpretation of Aristotle’s theories of Intellect as presented in De Anima. In this short exposition‚ Al-Kindi presents several metaphysical quandaries which I‚ an utterly confused and overwhelmed freshman‚ will attempt to interpret and critically
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Multinational Corporations and the Realisation of Economic and Social Rights Daniel Aguirre( 1. Introduction Although the traditional view of human rights law concerns the relationship between the state and the individual‚[1] increasing attention has been focused on private actors and their effect on human rights. Private actors have duties under international law. This has been confirmed through judicial decisions and treaty interpretation‚ and highlighted by academic
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Al Capone was born in Brooklyn on January 17‚ 1899‚ fourth of seven sons and two daughters. His parents‚ Gabriel and Theresa‚ had immigrated to the United States six years before from Castellammare di Stabia‚ sixteen miles from Naples‚ Italy. He died of cardiac arrest at his estate on Palm Island‚ Florida‚ just eight days after his 48th birthday. He was born in boroughs of New York. He became involved in gangs at a very young age after being expelled from school. Later on in life‚ Capone left
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Al Gore The average temperature of the world has raised 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880 (National Geographic News). What caused this significant climb in temperature in many parts of the world is global warming. “Greenhouse” gasses such as carbon dioxide and other gasses that trap heat cause global warming. Some effects of global warming are the sea levels rising‚ the formation of treacherous storms such as hurricanes‚ droughts‚ and other climate disruptions (Biography.com). Many people
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Gul Ahmad/Al-Karam Group Gul Ahmad is one of the most vibrant Memon business houses in the country that was founded by Haji Mohammad Pakolawala‚ but is now split between Gul Ahmad and Al-Karam Group of Industries. While Gul Ahmad is headed by Bashir Al Muhammad‚ the Al-Karam faction is controlled by Umar Haji Karim. In 1953‚ Gul Ahmad was incorporated as a private limited company with a capital of Rs eight million. Gul Ahmad is presently a composite unit with an installed capacity of 88‚000 spindles
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AL-RAZI‚ OR RHAZES Medieval Persian Physician and Alchemist “If everyone could just take advantage of their talents‚ the world is the promised paradise that everyone wants” Razi. Scientists and alchemists with progress in the field of medicine and pharmacy have played significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. From time immemorial‚ they have been able to pave the path of development of human knowledge. Mohammad Zakariya Razi‚ physician‚ philosopher and Persian alchemist‚ including
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