98% to 43.72%. The average fund in this category has a mean total return of -0.64% and a standard deviation of 12.23 USAA Precious Metals and Minerals (USAGX), 2009). Another factor that one should look at when contemplating investing in a mutual f Continue Reading...
If the decision is made to remain affiliated with the taxpayer, the member should ensure that the error is neither repeated nor perpetuated. Conclusion The rules and regulations implemented for tax service providers and other officials working wit Continue Reading...
Therefore, in order to protect itself from charges of discrimination in the interview process, the employer first needs to ensure that whoever is doing the interviewing does not engage in any type of overtly discriminatory behavior. While this may Continue Reading...
, 1999). In many areas of the country this may be very accurate. Another problem that comes into the picture where obesity in children is concerned is that many parents must work very long hours today to pay bills and have money for what their famil Continue Reading...
Even though users of light therapy are often advised not to look directly at the light source, the mechanisms of the eye focus incoming light onto the macula, the small region of the retina where vision takes place, and where age-related macular deg Continue Reading...
This is the chance for the teacher to shine, to share his or her core ethics and values. 5. Sample lesson plans and/or curricula, for each subject area the teacher specializes in. 6. Samples of student work, as varied as possible and as up-to-date Continue Reading...
In addition, students in the same classroom can focus on problems that range in complexity, with some students describing the process for reducing fractions and others designing and explaining binomial equations," (Kluth & Straut 2001). In short Continue Reading...
This is due to the impact of a change in revenue on profit or cash flow. It arises whenever a firm increases its revenues without a proportionate increase in operating expenses. In deciding the most favorable level of leverage, it is a must for the Continue Reading...
HP chose to promote this functionality on this specific model has there is an HP Embedded Web Server in conjunction with the HP Web Jetadmin administrator module that gives administrators flexibility in defining how they will allocate printing times Continue Reading...
Susan K. Peterson and associates (1988) conducted a study on the impact of the use of manipulatives on different kinds of students and concluded that the result of using manipulative was positive for both gifted and disabled students (Peterson, Merc Continue Reading...
Harley Davidson has an expanding business in the U.S. with many full service dealerships. The company believes in marketing and promotions and hence puts up much hard work for the purpose ranging from publications to special events, rallies, advert Continue Reading...
Jurisdiction issues may also affect the insurance and the coverage provided by the agency as insurance coverage is also restricted to certain regions and not outside those jurisdictions. Identity Theft: Another issue or the problem is that of ident Continue Reading...
In this case because of the substance abuse acknowledged by the nurse, special considerations would apply. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, "Substance abuse is a recognized universal health problem affecting the nursing Continue Reading...
.. pronounce it invalid," which is not the case in the investment contract signed by Wolf. The contract was standard, and gave authority to the broker to invest and manage the original sum of money. Although it could be argued that, given Wolf's expr Continue Reading...
For example, to assess arithmetic, number and operations concepts, the measurable objectives used include the pupil being able to demonstrate an understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers, being able to accurately solve problems involving pr Continue Reading...
Some companies, perhaps sensing a business opportunity, have tried to use the green textile movement to their advantage. DuPont and other chemical companies have targeted a potentially hopeful resource for the future in the form of enzymes, which c Continue Reading...
" Further, it is held that "a material misrepresentation in the certifications (bid) generally provides a basis for rejection of the proposal or reevaluation of the award decision." Thus, it can be said that if a challenge shows a material misreprese Continue Reading...
It is clear that Mr. Moran met the legal standard for competency. Because of concerns about his competency, likely prompted by Moran's suicide attempt, the trial court had Moran examined by two psychiatrists. Both doctors found him competent. The d Continue Reading...
As Yogurt and ice cream as a product category are pure milk-based products, the richness and superior quality of Yak milk will definitely make a highly successful brand. Product proliferation and also its extension into rural markets through repeate Continue Reading...
Using this data set we can calculate mean, median, mode, and standard deviation for this data set over last 20 years: Mean can be found according to the following formula: So mean February temperature equals to 33.825 F Median of the data is the Continue Reading...
Many patrons tip based on how quickly their food is delivered, and if it is hot or not, how it tastes, did it meet the patrons' expectations or not for this specific type of food, what is the frequency of the patrons' dining on this specific type of Continue Reading...
Also, unlike the broad ethical guidelines provided by other professional organizations, the FASB's standards have been rule-based, as opposed to principle-based which may provide extremely detailed guidelines but also can eliminate the ability of th Continue Reading...
Just this past April I was promoted to Head of the Standard and Criteria Development Office for the Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS) in xxx (location? ). In this capacity, I am expected to ably handle a variety of responsibilities Continue Reading...
"Divorce mediation confronts one of the most difficult conflicts that exist on earth, the breakdown and ending of the intimate, complex marriage relationship." The desire of individuals to remove divorce from the adversarial legal arena is fundament Continue Reading...
It will focus discovering the treatment option, or combination of options that results in the lowest incidence of recidivism for the longest period following the treatment. It is difficult to predict future events, therefore the research will take a Continue Reading...
This is unlike the President, who relies on reelections and his payment from the legislature. The standards for a President to be impeached are much greater, and he or she should have to face repercussions even during his or tenure in office. Thus t Continue Reading...
They each get on the phone, pull up the image on computer and discuss the image and the results and what the results indicate. One recent study measured the productivity benefits of using PACS and the participants, all radiologists estimated there Continue Reading...
An American who spent sometime in Germany recounted his experience [Will Higher Gasoline Prices Inspire Lifestyle Changes, 2001] of energy prices in that country, "When I lived in Germany, the price of gasoline went from the equivalent of $2.50 per Continue Reading...
A principal, for instance, will advertise on Ed Join for, say, a third grade, second grade or whatever opening he or she has, screen and hire the candidates, and then notify Personnel. At the Rio Linda Union School District, job candidates still br Continue Reading...
" (Brown, 1996, p. 74) That potential of globalization can be attributed directly to the current business processes working to its fullest capabilities. Some may think that these trends towards globalization are new to the twentieth or twenty-first Continue Reading...
Spencer's Model of Staff Development This essay attempts to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Spencer model of staff development as it pertains to my work environment in the retail jewelry business. In other words, by understanding the f Continue Reading...
One other new thing brought to the attention of companies by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is the fact that, under this law, every public company is supposed to prove strong internal systems designed to catch an employee intending to commit fraud or flag Continue Reading...
Fashion Individuality and Self-Expression as a Victim to Fashion Individuality and self-expression was once highly valued. Today, many people advocate individuality and self-expression in an attempt to prevent individuality from eroding completely. Continue Reading...
Domain Intasc Domain: Instruction This domain is covered by INTASC Standards III, Adapting Instruction for Individual Needs and VI, Communication Skills. These standards require that the teacher create instructional plans that address the fact th Continue Reading...
INTASC I ARTIFACT: THE SWEET HEREAFTER: Novel compared to the Movie INTASC STANDARD: Knowledge of subject matter -- The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create Continue Reading...
The research by Rosenthal & Wilson is particularly valuable in this respect because it suggests that negative experiences are not directly responsible for poor school performance, but rather that the continued psychological distress resulting f Continue Reading...
Stated to be barriers in the current environment and responsible for the reporting that is inadequate in relation to medical errors are: Lack of a common understanding about errors among health care professionals Physicians generally think of erro Continue Reading...
Nearly all failing schools fit this description (Six Secrets of School Success 2000)." If a country is to overcome educational problems, they must take into account the mentality that poverty creates and how that mentality deteriorates the wherewith Continue Reading...
Furthermore, people change over time as a result of experience. Thus, the MBTI may capture one's current state, but can not predict one's state in the future. The MBTI is currently the fourth most frequently used standardized test in community-base Continue Reading...
Cell Phones for Outside Salesman Proposal Letter Dear Sir: The objective of this letter is to propose that our pharmaceutical sales team be brought into the twenty first century by becoming equipped with company sponsored cell phones. The initiati Continue Reading...
