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    WARDLAW, Circuit Judge: J. Thomas Talbot, a member of the board of directors of Fidelity National Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation, traded on confidential information about the impending acquisition of LendingTree, Inc., which he received in his capacity as a Fidelity director. We must decide whether Talbot can be held liable under § 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), 15 U.S.C. § 78j(b), and Rule 10b-5, 17 C.F.R. § 240.10b-5, promulgated thereunder, for misappropriating

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    was vulnerable to attack. Talbot picked up his headset and tuned in. At first all he could hear was a screech of white noise but then came through the transmission as clearly as polished silver wear. He heard a man with a very deep voice speaking. Of course he wasn’t speaking English but Talbot had the necessary qualification to translate what was being said as quickly as it came through. The first few words were merely a greeting and another totally random word which Talbot guessed was a code word

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    Cognitive Enhancer

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    enhancer. Talbot effectively supports her argument that “neuroenhancers” should be allowed for everyday use through her use of testimonials and factual information/statistics that she provides in the article in order to convince her targeted audience that the assistance of a stimulant as a cognitive enhancer is beneficial. In this article, Talbot’s targeted audience plays a large role in the organization and choice of evidence that she provides to the reader. The targeted audience that Talbot reaches

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    Margaret Talbot “From Brain Gain: The underground world of “Neuroenhancing” Drugs” aims to illustrate how the use of neurotransmitters are in the college setting in attempt to aid college students with their busy lives. Using an unbiased tone, relatable people, and comparisons to convey her message, she creates a very realistic view of the current use or abuse of “brain-boosting” drugs. Talbot beings her essay with a relatable spokesperson by the name of Alex, who is a graduate from Harvard and

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    Attachment theory was created by John Bowlby in the late 1930’s (McLeod, 2009). He came up with this theory when he was working with children in London at a psychiatric clinic (McLeod, 2009). The children he was working with were emotionally disturbed and needed much help (McLeod, 2009). It was this experience that led Bowlby to consider the importance of the relationship between the child and the parent (emotionally and cognitively) (McLeod, 2009). More specifically, he was able to theorize

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    “Whatever you do, do not name a valedictorian,” remarks Kennedy, a quote in Margaret Talbot’s essay, “Best in Class.” This essay was published in the New Yorker Magazine in June 2005, but it can still be argued today. Talbot uses multiple quotes and sources to persuade her audience that there shouldn’t be any more valedictorians, and I agree. Valedictorians should be eliminated because it creates a division in the school, it’s unfair, and it’s too hard to pick just one student. The path to become

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    “writing with light.” With the invention of calotype, Fox Talbot started the revolution of modern photography in today’s world. Trained as a mathematician and chemist, Fox Talbot toyed with photography because it offered a form of documentation or evidence of his findings in science. Thus, photography developed from within the area of science. As he searched for a reasonable method of transferring his captured image onto paper, Fox Talbot coated paper with a solution

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    Argument For Abortion

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    After reading the article, “Why It’s Become So Hard to Get an Abortion”, by Margaret Talbot, I am caught in the middle of pro-choice and pro-life. Talbot provides the reader with an even amount of examples explaining the beliefs of each stance. Being raised as a Catholic, my church has always preached to bring an end to abortion. Although, being a young female, I also feel we should have the choice. I think there is a way to respect personal beliefs and religion, while still being in charge of your

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    The ‘Declaration of Alma-Ata’ delivered the foundations of PHC by identifying a lack of, and requirement for equality in health and health care between different communities and countries (Talbot & Verrinda, 2013). The Alma-Ata defines PHC as being a responsibility of governments to enable equal access to health care despite the varying impacts of socioeconomic, sociocultural or environmental determinants, and should incorporate, at a minimum;

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    the regular season, the New York Rangers took a trip to Nassau County, to play rival New York Islanders. The game started in favor of the Islanders, with a misplay by Cam Talbot, John Tavares had the puck with an open net. Just 11 seconds in, it was 1-0 Islanders. After 20 minutes of play it was a 2-1 lead for the Islanders. Talbot allowed another tough goal early in the second, and the Rangers were losing by 2, again. The common trend in these memory stories, the comeback. The Ranges scored twice

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