The tonal center is described as “the tone of complete relaxation and stability‚ the target towards which other tones lead” (Benward & Saker). It is the first‚ tonic note of any scale‚ whether it be major or minor. Tonality‚ or tonicity‚ has a “hierarchy of pitch class [...] where at minimum‚ one [pitch class] predominates [...] the tonic” (Solomon). This sort of music can also be referred to as pitchcentric‚ since it revolves around the concept of pitch. There are several methods that can be
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Medical Terminology Medical Terminology has a history in Latin and Greek languages. Many of the terms used back in the days are used today resulting in new medical concepts regarding disease‚ treatment and containment. Medical records were all written by hand‚ which allowed for books to be created. Many of the medical terminology terms that we use today is credited to Hippocrates‚ who is said to be the “father of medicine”‚ and Claudius Galen‚ one of the most well-known doctors in the Roman Empire
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Rio Tinto builds its reputation as trusted partner for investment by using opportunities like social‚ environmental and economic challenges. Being a mining company it extracts all natural resources; this needs pre‚ in a process as well as post care of the environment. RIO has always considered corporate responsibility. In 2015‚ they have been awarded Silver Class in RobecoSAM’s Metals and Mining Sustainability Leaders Group. Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) indexes are qualified by only 10%
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CHAPTER 11 QUESTIONS 1. Distinguish among depreciation‚ depletion‚ and amortization expenses. Depreciation refers to the cost allocation of tangible long-term assets; depletion refers to the cost allocation of natural resources; and amortization refers to the cost allocation of intangible assets. All three terms have similar underlying principles governing their use. 2. What factors must be considered in determining the periodic deprecation charges that should be made for a company’s depreciable
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different quality material from standard; Buying materials from a non‑usual source due to urgency; Utilising different labour from standard; Price changes due to economic conditions; scarcity of supplies; Choosing to incur additional discretionary fixed costs; More (or less) overtime hours used than budgeted. 2. Efficiency/usage/quantity variances: Standard is out of date‚ set without due care; Inefficient use of material/labour‚ deliberate or otherwise; Poor supervision/equipment/maintenance.Changes in
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ineffective spending around the globe‚ lawmakers looking for cost-saving measures would do well to turn to prisons. Prison reform must attain the lowest economic costs‚ lowering actual taxpayer dollars spent without giving up the benefits of attaining important social goals‚ which represent another form of cost when lost. Undoubtedly‚ the current prison system is doing little to separate the US from its international counterparts in minimizing such cost‚ yet prison privatization has yielded hopeful results
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citizens seeked medical care outside their country * Customer Profile * NRI * Patients from developed as well as under developed nations * No of usage occasions: Numerous * Role of Government * The role of Indian Government for success in medical tourism is two-fold: * Acting as a Regulator to institute a uniform grading and accreditation system for hospitals to build consumers’ trust. * Acting as a Facilitator for encouraging private investment in medical infrastructure
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Name: SHINELLE S. CUNNINGHAM Question: Explain with examples the following concepts and values. a. Fairness and Equity b. Power and Authority c. Individualism and Collectivism d. Rights and Responsibilities e. Integrity and Trust Most definitions of industrial relations imply a certain shortcoming or inadequacy. For instance‚ Michael Salmon’s suggestion‚ after much examination of the submissions of others‚ that “it is possible” to define industrial relations
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Current Issues with Health Care Costs Truly Benton Atlanta‚ Georgia Current Issues with Health Care Costs Health care spending in the U.S. continues to soar to unsustainable levels. There are many strategies and views on ways to contain health care costs‚ while improving the efficiency and quality of health care. Hospital services‚ physician services‚ prescription drugs and technology/medical innovation and the aging population are areas that drive the high cost of health care creating an
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The birthing center is a site managed by kind and understanding nurses‚ who are willing to do anything to help accommodate and facilitate birth for the mother and her baby. The purpose of the birthing center is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the future mother and her infant. The nurses there are very compassionate and understanding‚ making the patient’s stay a great one. In the birthing center there is various equipment to be found‚ for both the wellbeing of the baby and the mother
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