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    is ethically right to clean up their waste so that it does not affect the community. The company has had the emissions problem for so long and it would only benefit them in the long run to do the right thing and stop the pollution now. Finding of Fact #2: Frank is being bullied, more specifically, being mobbed, by his vice president and the president of the company. When Jim McIntosh confronts Frank about publically disclosing the truth about the report, he is yelling and calling Frank stupid. He’s

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    It is a case decided by the Madras High Court in 2014. It dealt with the issue of differentiating between Business Income and Capital Gains with respect to share dealings. The Assessment year of the present case is 2005-06. Facts: a. The assessee was a trader in shares. The assessee was trading in two segments in stock exchange, viz., cash segment and Future and Options (F&O) segment. Admittedly, the assessee had two different portfolios one as investment and another as stock-in-trade. While profits

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    this experience with his father is putting emphasis on the fact that his father may have been a drunk. He remembers his dad’s breath smelling like alcohol and this plays a major role in the entire experience itself. The speaker then goes on to say, “Could make a small boy dizzy” (2) which tells me that the smell of alcohol on his breath was so strong it made him feel lightheaded and woozy. The father must have been drinking heavily and the fact that it made him sick tells the reader that he may not

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    Friendship isn’t a subject which you could learn at school, matter of fact, it’s a state of mutual trust and honesty linking two or more parties. In addition, the key factors rely on maintaining assurance and respecting everyone's thoughts, ideas, and personalities, rather than betraying one another in any manner. However, I didn’t quite have a satisfying background when it comes to the topic of friendship. When I was in 6th grade, I thought I had a fairly reliable group of friends whom I could trust

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    most prominent “discoveries” was that of evolution. Though it had existed before, this is the time when it truly gained ground. Climate change, an issue that is highly discussed today, also found its origins at this time. Both are considered true facts in the twenty-first century scientific community, yet it is controversial in the general public. This is a problem that we must strive to solve, especially in a world where religion, politics and truth do not necessarily coincide. While

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    creature on the Angel of Destruction, as if the Angel of Destruction planted a seed of evil into the very being of the creature. Thus blaming the actions of the creature on nature rather than nurture. This ideal allows him to dissociate himself from the fact that he created the creature and is responsible for the creature just as a father would be responsible for his child. For the most part the creature and Victor Frankenstein share an unusual bond that helps to reveal their similarities and differences

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    Little Bee

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    However, in texts such as “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave, things take a much uglier and more violent turn. While this is a more violent and severe example than the pandering and marketing of material goods to consumers, they are in fact two sides of the same coin. As stated earlier, everything is not black and white, and in this sense, one must operate in shades of gray instead. Little Bee’s entire life is flipped upside down and destroyed in the name of globalization when oil fields

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    Hollywood celebrity, Charlie Sheen appeared on NBC’s Today Show this morning and revealed that he is HIV-positive. After weeks of speculation, Sheen disclosed to host, Matt Lauer that he was diagnosed four years ago and is unsure how he contracted the virus. This reveal was seemingly cathartic, as he said, “I release myself from this prison today.” Sheen apparently made the announcement to end extortion efforts – hiding the truth from the public has cost him millions. “I have to put a stop to this

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    Socrates Holiness

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    “What exactly is holiness?”—This is a question that was brought up in Plato’s infamous “Euthyphro”, which addresses the question of what is holy and unholy through the interactions and conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro. Before diving into the analysis and evaluation of the conversation that occurs between the two, it is necessary to first develop a background between the characters. Euthyphro can be classified as an arrogant and somewhat idiotic priest who is awaiting a trial to prosecute

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    Car Insurance Facts

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    things being said about car insurance that is not true. Car insurance myths may end up costing you a lot of money. Below is a list of some of the biggest myths about car insurance: Myth: Your Credit Score Has No Impact On Your Car Insurance Rates Fact: Your credit score affects many things, including your car insurance rates. That is why having bad credit can potentially hurt you. People who have a low credit score usually have to spend more on their car insurance. The good news is that if you improve

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