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401 K Plan 000 Per Year
1,467 words... 7). Caps on accounts. A $ 4, 000 limit exists on every IRA that is established for a couple. However, a new account can be established every year. In order to have a traditional IRA, one also must make under $ 61, 000 per year, and under $ 161, 000 per year for the Roth IRA. Mutual funds are yet another investment strategy for starting a retirement fund. The definition of a mutual fund is "a corporation which manages a diversified portfolio of investments for its shareholders" ("mutual" 389)...
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Federal Trade Commission Al 1988
1,378 wordsThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was founded in 1914 after the enactment of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission is headed by five Commissioners, nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, each serving a seven-year term. The President chooses one Commissioner to act as Chairman. No more than three Commissioners can be of the same political party. The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to e...
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Hardware And Software Occupational Outlook
1,620 wordsI push the button, I hear a noise, and the screen comes alive. My computer loads up and starts to process. I see the start screen for Windows 95, and I type in my password. Even though this takes time, I know that I will be able to do whatever I want to do without any trouble, without any glitches, without any questions. My computer is now easier to use and more user friendly because computer systems analysts have worked out the problems that many computer systems still have. It appears to me th...
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Technological Advancements Hewlett Packard
996 wordsThree of the most influential factors in home PC ownership were education, income, and children in the household. Consumers are becoming more computer and component literate. Companies are investing large amounts of money into network developments. The low unemployment rate allows more people the opportunity to purchase novelty items. Top five computer companies in 1999 ranking according to market share: Compaq (19. 1 %), Dell (10. 3 %), Packard Bell NEC (8. 2 %), IBM (8. 0 %), Hewlett-Packard (...
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Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator
1,030 wordsThe potential breakup of the Microsoft Corporation is presently one of the most consuming issues in our society. The government has declared Microsoft a monopoly, and could possibly be broken up into three pieces. This has come as a shock to most everyone, because Microsoft Windows is usually the first thing that pops up on almost everyones computer when you first turn it on. The government says that Microsoft has violated the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, which is designed to protect customers...
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Gene Therapy Hair Color
696 wordsGene therapy is the use of genes and the techniques of genetic engineering in the treatment of a genetic disorder or chronic disease. Most of the techniques are still being experimented and are awaiting government approval (Concise Columbia Electronics Encyclopedia). Some 2000 to 3000 diseases have been determined as genetic or hereditary (Access Excellence). With the perfection of gene therapy thousands of lives could be spared. Gene therapy may eventually provide effective treatment for many d...
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Wadsworth Publishing Glass Ceiling
1,233 words... e working in organizations, at lower levels than men. There have been many explanations for this metaphor. The pipeline theory, focuses on the history of men in organizations, and explains that it takes twenty to twenty five years for the average man to climb the corporate ladder. Women, having only been integrated into upper management within the past decade or so, have not had enough time. Therefore, " as men and women enter occupations in equal numbers, then equal numbers of the sexes wil...
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Child Labor Corporate Culture
1,540 wordsIntroduction to the Case 3 Analysis of the alternative # 1 3 Analysis of the alternative # 2 4 Analysis of the alternative # 3 5 Conclusion 7 References 8 Introduction to the Case This case analysis concerns the question: "You are the owner of a major garment retailer in a buyer-driven commodity chain. The garments you buy, brand, and market are produced in independently owned factories in Thailand. These factories have been producing high-quality, low-cost garments for the past year. However, y...
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One Hundred Years Native Title
1,192 wordsAssignment 3 - Essay Topic 3: Discuss the political struggle for recognition of indigenous rights to land. In your answer, consider the benefits and limitations of the Native Title Act and recent United Nations criticisms of the current Act. For years we have witnessed the Indigenous population's political struggle for recognition of rights to Australian land. At times the effort appears to be endless and achieving recognition almost seems impossible. Native Title and Land claims have become a s...
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Building A Radio Empire Chancellor Media
1,338 words'Media do not simply present cultural products for consumption; they provide much of the stuff of every day life through which we construct meaning and organize our existence. ' -- Michael R. Real, Super Media DEFINING MOMENTS IN MASS MEDIA Newspapers. Media began with the written word... To date, the oldest existing written document dates back to 2200 B. C. By 500 B. C. Persia had developed a form of pony express and the Greeks had a 'telegraph'; system consisting of trumpets, drums, shouting, ...
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Building A Radio Empire Chancellor Media
1,242 words... e stations appealing primarily to 18 to 34 or 25 to 54 year old men and / or women, the demographic groups most sought after by advertisers. '; OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Chancellor is the fifth largest outdoor advertising company in the United States. Chancellor Media owns over 42, 500 billboards and outdoor displays in 38 states. MEDIA REPRESENTATION 'Katz is a full-service media representation firm that sells national spot advertising time for its clients in the radio and television industries t...
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Third Largest Net Income
778 wordsThe Kmart as we know today wasnt always the nations second largest discount retailer and the worlds third largest general merchandise retailer. Kmart was born in 1899 by the ideas of S. S. Kresge. Mr. Kresge opened a variety store in Detroit and sold everything for 5 and 10 cents. These low prices appealed to the shoppers and brought success to this variety store. In 1912, Mr. Kresge had already opened 85 stores and was incorporated in Delaware. S. S. Kresge Company was then reincorporated in Mi...
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Hardware And Software Occupational Outlook
1,631 wordsMatt Computer Programming Computer Programme Matt Katz Writing for the Real World Pelkey November 30, 1999 Computer Systems Analyst I push the button, I hear a noise, and the screen comes alive. My computer loads up and starts to process. I see the start screen for Windows 95, and I type in my password. Even though this takes time, I know that I will be able to do whatever I want to do without any trouble, without any glitches, without any questions. My computer is now easier to use and more use...
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Children With Down Syndrome Extra Chromosome
446 wordsDown Syndrome Report by: SCHOOL SUX The chromosomal abnormality involved in most cases of Down syndrome is trisomy- 21, or the presence of three copies of the 21 st chromosome. As a result, the affected person has 47 chromosomes in all body cells instead of the normal 46, although how this causes the conditions symptoms is not yet known. Scientists assume that the reason for the abnormal chromosomal assortment is the fertilization of an ovum having 24 chromosomes by a sperm with a normal assortm...
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Money Supply Interest Rate
917 wordsThere are several things that can cause a ripple effect in our economy. There are economic facts, or things that will happen no matter what, that start to affect more and more people, until they sooner or later effect everybody. The Keynesian Transmission Mechanism is a good example of something that has a ripple effect on everybody. The Keynesian mechanism has three stages, each of which has an effect on something. The first stage is the increase or decrease in the supply of money (A- 1). The s...
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H G Wells Science Fiction
1,303 wordsHerbert George Wells Herbert George Wells was one of the worlds most talented writers. He was able to write in many styles, whether it be science-fiction or nonfiction. Although talented in many areas and genres of the literary world, it is for his contribution to the realm of science-fiction that he will always be remembered. H. G. Wells is known as The Shakespeare of Science-Fiction. He is one of the writers that gave credibility to a rising new genre of science-fiction, or Scientific Romance ...
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Anthology Of American Literature Langston Hughes
1,225 wordsThe Harlem Renaissance was a great and powerful era in black history. Blues and Jazz flourished throughout the streets of New York, and young black artist began to arise an important part of this era had to be the inspirational writings of Mr. Langston Hughes. Born in Joplin, Missouri, Hughes was raised by his grandmother after his parents had divorced. He graduated from high school in Cleveland, Ohio and went off to Mexico to live with his father for fifteen months. While in Mexico, Hughes live...
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Number Of Years Reverse Engineer
1,685 wordsManaging the Transition from Maturity to Decline: Diamond Power Corporation This case study, prepared by Richard C. Scameborn, follows the Diamond Power Specialty Company from its humble beginnings in 1903 to its decline in 1991. The birth of Diamond came with the invention of the hand cranked soot blower. As the years and technology progressed, so did the Diamond soot blower. Along with this main product, Diamond also added several other products to its line, but none had the profitability of t...
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Athletic Footwear Brand Recognition
2,257 wordsIntroduction For my strategic sports marketing project, I decided to report on the sports marketing activities of a particular corporation. I specifically wanted to report on the marketing operations of a rather diverse company; one that offers more than one product line for more than one sport. Oakley, Inc. is a company that offers several different products for a wide range of sports. I will now briefly describe the company and its operations, as well as its primary sports marketing goals and ...
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Chief Justice Supreme Court
797 wordsMcCulloch v. Maryland The case of McCulloch v. Maryland was brought to the United States Supreme Court in 1819. The decisions of Chief Justice John Marshall in this case would set precedence for all future cases involving the expansion of federal power and any impediment on federal powers by state governments. The first Bank of the United States (BUS) was created in 1791 as part of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan. It was opposed by Jefferson, who claimed that Congress was not specifically gi...
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