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Canadian History
----1925 A Privy Council was assigned in 1925 to find a new Canadian flag. The Privy Council began to search for new creative designs for the new flag. However, that goal was never accomplished. ----1964 It all began one afternoon in the late autumn of 1964. An urgent call came from the Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson, to the desk of Ken Donovan. The message was that the Prime Minister wanted prototypes of proposals for
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Accor Company History and Case Study
Accor est l'hospitalitй. The company is one of the world's leading hotel operators, owning or managing almost 4,000 properties in 90 countries throughout the world. It serves travelers through its upscale brands Lenфtre and Sofitel, as well as its midscale Novotel, Mercure, and Suitehotel, and economy chains Ibis and Formule 1. In North America it operates budget brands Motel 6 and Red Roof Inns. Accor also owns a 29% stake in resorts operator Club Mйditerranйe,
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History of Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) Ford Motor Company – A History Vehicle History Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in Detroit, Michigan. Ford was a skilled craftsman, who used his skills to create an experimental car in 1896. He created a two cylinder vehicle that was capable of going up to 20 mph. Ford left his primary job in 1899 to create Detroit Automobile Company and produced the Model A in 1903. The
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Dario Fo and His Interpretation of History
"Fo makes much of his historical "research." Take one of the Fo-Rame theatre pieces and explore the way Fo uses history to his own ends." Dario Fo uses his historical "research" in order to promote his own viewpoint rather than present a seemingly objective representation. The notion that an understanding of the past was necessary to change society in the future was his most serious consideration and this essay shall argue that this was the
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Jazz: A History
Jazz: The History The music called Jazz was born sometime around 1895 in New Orleans. It combined elements of Ragtime, marching band music and Blues. What made Jazz such a different perspective of traditional music was its act of improvising. There was a widespread use of improvisation often by more than one player at a time. Songwriters would write the music down on a piece of paper, and then the Jazz musicians would try their
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Starbucks: Internal and External Ethics
Abstract Business ethics is based on broad principles of integrity and fairness and focuses on internal stakeholder issues such as product quality, customer satisfaction, employee wages and benefits, and external local community and environmental responsibilities issues that a company can actually influence. This study discusses the internal and external business ethics practiced at Starbucks Corporation. One of the Starbucks guiding principles is “to contribute positively to communities and environment.” Introduction Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality
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Brief History of the Monkees
A Brief History of “The Monkees” The history of the Monkees is very interesting for its impact during the 1960s’. The group started as a televison show, the first of its kind, depicting a manufactured image of a new rock group and its struggles. The producer of the show was in his 30s’ ,he liked the Beatles, and he wanted the show to speak to teens. Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter
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Women and Their Roles in History
Most women throughout history have made an impact or had a significant role in the society of their time. These women of ancient civilizations have led us to the roles of women in our society today. They have boosted the standing of women in society and have tried to be individuals. In some time periods, women were controlled completely by men and in others they were moderately controlled by men. This paper will focus on
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The History of Cannabis in America
Cannabis is the botanical name given to Indian hemp, a versatile plant that has been used by mankind for thousands of years. The Native Americans utilized cannabis in their peace-pipe rituals, and was considered a holy plant by many tribes. The mass- production of cannabis in America began when the Spanish conquistadors came to the New World. They pioneered the cultivation of cannabis for hemp in the Americas. Ever since then, cannabis has played an
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History of Computers
The definition of a computer has changed over time. The history of computers goes back as far as history itself; but since the 1940s, digital computers as we know them today have changed dramatically. Many years ago, a computer, by definition, was something or someone that computes. Today, a computer is known as a complex electronic machine that can compute as well as perform the tasks of a clerk, such as word processing and organizing.
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The History of Billiards
There are many different theories as to when and how billiards was first developed. A lack of actual physical evidence has left most of these theories as simply speculation. Most people agree, however, that the game gained its roots from lawn games, which were not unlike croquet, played by nobility. Early players were said to include King Louis XI of France (King between 1461 and 1483); Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542-1587); King Louis XIV
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Know the History
To accomplish great things, one must be willing to recognize the past, live in the present, and have a vision for the future. Many people do not know how to use what is given to mold what can happen for them. If the past determined one's future success, many people would not have an accomplished life right now. Living in the moment makes one's life promising; it helps to show what can be accomplished in
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Warner Bros History
Warner Bros. studios was the brain child of brothers Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack L. Warner. Harry, Albert, and Sam began in the exhibition business in 1903 after acquiring a projector with which they showed films in the mining towns of Pennsylvania and Ohio. In 1904 they founded the Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Amusement & Supply Company and with in a few years they distributed pictures across a four-state area. In 1918 the brothers opened Warner Bros.
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The History of Nafta
The North American Free Trade Agreement was implemented on January 1, 1994. Its purpose was to remove tariff barriers between Canada, the United States and Mexico. The Agreement includes two supplemental agreements on environmental and labor issues that address cooperative efforts to reconcile policies and procedures for dispute resolution between the member countries. NAFTA was preceded by an agreement between the United States and Canada entitled the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, which was enacted
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History
In this project we explore the intersections of women's agency and discourses of health and disease. The project developed out of a written 'conversation' between us, scribbled on Heather's notebook during Emily Martin's lecture one evening. It was prompted by a previous lecture, and an exchange in that day's tutorial. In this written dialogue, we questioned the 'healthy-sick' dichotomy. A few days later, we decided to find out what other women felt about this, and
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History of Scuba
SCUBA Ever since the caveman humans have had a fascination with the water for many reason. It was a source of food, mystery and many helpful tools. The first ever trace of scuba was thousands of years ago when primitive man decided to use a hollow read to breathe through. Though the reed was light and worked well it limited the dive to the very surface of the water. The initials scuba stand for self
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Brief Look at Jewish History
Brief Look at Jewish History The Jews are a people with a multitude of dilemmas. From the Israelite tribes to the prosperous modern day Israel , bigotry towards the Jews has been greatly evident. The Jewish race has acted as Escape Goat for many crisis throughout history including the black plaque which swept across Europe in the 14th century. The establishment of Israel was a great incident was something the Jewish people were striving to
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Ethopian and Yemn a Shared History
The people of Ethiopia and southern Arabia have crossed paths from the earliest remembrance and perhaps before then. Accordint to Henze, "Ancient south Arabian peoples may, according to some theories, have originally migrated out of Africa'. (19) These Semitic-speaking people from what is present day Yemen immigrated back to the northern region of the African horn and it was in Aksum that the mixture of Arabian and African culture merged. In the Layers of Time,
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History of Nanotech
Meanwhile, a brief mention in Engines of Creation of the dangers of self-replicating systems was proving increasingly troublesome to the field of molecular manufacturing. The idea arose that any molecular manufacturing system would be only one "oops" away from eating the biosphere. The Wired article "Why the Future Doesn't Need Us" by noted computer scientist Bill Joy publicized this concern. Nanoscale technology researchers, fearing-perhaps with justification-that "gray goo" would threaten their funding, increased their efforts
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Starbucks
The Mission statements of Starbucks with its all guiding lines are the foundation of the work that the partners and the staff in Starbucks should carry out in their daily life. Usually people tend to brake the rules that why Starbucks founded the concealing action to solve everything. This concealing is done by electing a committee of judges and people from inside the company usually from some main partners and the Area manager of the
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British Economic History, 1952-1963
Assess the period of 1952-1963 The period of 1952-1963 was in the heart of what is known as ‘the golden age’, which saw wide scale growth of GDP and investment in Western Europe. The distinguishing features of the post war period as identified by Matthews was of full employment, chronically rising prices, an abnormal ratio of domestic investment to income and relatively high growth in income per capita by historical standards. In this epoch of
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Misconceptions of Us History
There are many misconceptions among our general public about the origins of the United States and the causes of the Revolution. Many people believe that the settlers who immigrated to the colonies were heroes who came to America to establish a country where everybody could experience religious liberty, or to help the English economy. It is also a common misconception that the English were very controlling of the American colonies. Some might think that the
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Starbucks
Market size, growth rate and overall profitability are three economic indicators that can be used to evaluate the coffee industry. However, analyzing Starbucks is a measure all its own. This once primary cafй for coffee lovers has exploded far beyond its Italian cafй theme expanding into areas such as the soft drink industry, retail coffee bean sales, ice-cream and music. Soft drink consumption has a market share of 46.8% (within the nonalcoholic drink industry) with
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Management History
Management History Modern managers use many of the practices, principles, and techniques developed from earlier concepts and experiences. The Industrial Revolution brought about the emergence of large-scale business and its need for professional managers. Early military and church organizations provided the leadership models. In 19, Raymond E. Miles wrote Theories of Management: Implications for Organizational Behavior and Development published by McGraw Hill Text. In it, he popularized a useful model of the evolution of management
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History of Rap Music
There’s always been a connection between sex & music, but a new generation has been triggering assaults, rapes, & homicides all over the world. Black teens have been tricked into sex with older celebrities by empty promises of fame, fortune, & record deals. Teens take music videos & the actions of the superstar for what is out-of-control behavior. Some mothers & fathers have virtually pushed their young kids into the arms of “stars” for
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