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Pre-vocational Maths aim to prepare students with general knowledge and skills for the work-related contexts. Also, these subjects can serve as a platform to better prepare students for advanced subjects, that is, English and Maths A. Thus, the popularity of these subjects may extend or limit the learning opportunity of advanced subjects that require a higher level of literacy and numeracy skills. At Loganlea SHS, the curriculum hierarchy table shows that a large number of students may not fit in

The world has changed greatly in the last few centuries due to remarkable inventions. In the article, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?,” Jean M. Twenge argues that the smartphone in particular has made a significant impact on the world, specifically in adolescents growing up at this time. Twenge’s argument that cell phones have drastically changed the way today’s adolescents think and behave is not entirely effective because she overlooks certain aspects in her claim that teenagers are physically

King and Kuch (2003) point out the popularity of nutrient credit trading discussions taking place in the U.S. with accompanying difficulties in implementation. They find that the major obstacles of nutrient credit trading are the institutional barriers and market barriers where market barriers

The growth of a Christian ruling class under Constantine was growing as it ensured the faith's increasing and enduring dominance within the Roman Empire. But Christianity was still young at the time and a lot of disagreements about the faith were going on between the different sects. The Christian doctrine was disorganized, especially when it came to

We all want our kids to live vigorous, ebullient lives, because childhood is such a dynamic time of discovery and involvement, but there is one unhealthy drink to ensure that this does not happen. One of many concerns right now is that energy drinks are playing an unhealthy and harmful role in the diets of many adolescents and children. Unfortunately, there is a problem with most energy drinks that exceeds the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) required limit of 71 mg of caffeine for a 12-ounce

Financial historians have disputed the rational for reforming the banking system in the US as a result of the 1920s banking crisis. Calomiris (2010) argue that there may have been political self-interest incentives as to why the Glass-Steagall Act was enacted. Firstly Steagall had bargaining power as Chairman of the banking committee in the House of Representatives. Second, the Pecora Hearings populist politicians including Henry Steagall advocated in favour of small banks contributing in making

1.1 Report “Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.” – Buddha. Religion is Australia has been there since the ages of the Dreamtime sixty-five thousand years ago, changing our lifestyles and influencing the ways many of us live our lives. Throughout Australian Society, the role that religion plays in society has started fading significantly. Issues like pluralism and secularism are threating the very existence of religion in Australia, yet religion will

globalization with the Obama administration, uncertainty abounds with an incoming Trump administration (potential threat or opportunity) 3. Political pressure for increased minimum wage (threat) 4. Governmental support for e-commerce (opportunity) 5. Increasing governmental support for cyber-security (opportunity) Kohl’s has benefited from political stability, which is a condition that allows firms to expand or diversify, but with an incoming change in the presidential administration, Kohl’s needs to

INTRODUCTION Sina Weibo (hereinafter referred as Weibo) is a microblog in China that is akin to a hybrid of Twitter and Facebook . It is one of the most popular social media platform is China which has 600 million registered users in 2013 and 76.6 million daily users in 2014 . The vast number of users allows faster and easier communication and information spreading, which then creates social benefits which traditional media did not offer (Chang, 2013). Weibo has formed a lively virtual public space

One of twenty-eight national parks in California, Joshua Tree is the closest and easiest park to get to for most Southern Californians - from the Los Angeles area it is an easy two-hour drive east to reach the park. Because of the park’s growing popularity, the visitation rates in the park have risen significantly and the city of Joshua Tree surrounding the park has seen a boom in its local economy. However, since there are now significantly more people visiting the park, the local officials thought