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In 1789, Benjamin Franklin famously observed, '[I]n this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.' Franklin might have been correct about death, but in this [...]

In 1789, Benjamin Franklin famously observed, '[I]n this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.' Franklin might have been correct about death, but in this [...]

Theories about the development of life are pitting science and faith against eachother. Articl e examines the battle of creationism against evolution, and examines the separate arguments for both sides.

Internal rate of return is a tool used in capital budgeting decisions. The flaws inherent in this tool are discussed and the other factors that must also be looked into before making investment decisions are discussed.

On March 18, 2010, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), P.L. 111-147, was signed into law. FATCA comprises chapter 4 in the Code, consisting of Sees. 1471-1474. This new [...]

Signet Bank's experience with an activity-based costing system provides the bank with strategic views on profitability of product, customer account and business unit but requires data such as relevant activities and cost structure. The system's focus on the actual work process can give a bank cost savings by assessing classes of credits, which is better than taking the greater output demand of laying-off employees. The activity-based system also familiarizes the bank with customer's financial condition, speeding up credit analysis.

An overview of the history of Liverpool, England, the changes that have occurred in recent years and the city's present-day cultural life. The impact of The Beatles and a number of other creative figures from Liverpool is examined.

Indigenous cultures all over the world are working together to build a better future, leaving behind histories riddled with violence and victimization. The way American Indians and other ethnic groups are starting to present themselves to the world on their own terms and stop being defined as victims and forge a new place in the modern world is discussed.

An overview of the interest of students at Neston School, a primary school in Wiltshire, in science and technology and the UKPd35,000 geodesic dome that the school built with funding from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts. The school uses the dome to teach its students subjects such as science, technology and art.

Sir: What is it with the English and Arthur Miller? I knew he had a more exalted reputation in England than in the US, but nothing prepared me for Lloyd [...]

Steps that senior executives should take to handle a presentation to the company board are presented. The ill-preparedness of executives and the lack of understanding on what boards want to hear were often the reasons to make them fail miserably. A feedback from the chair is also recommended to help improve their next board performance.

There is a small anomaly in the new tax rules for depreciating real property that, sooner or later, should save careful property owners and managers some money. It is easy [...]

A personal account of a trip to Sri Lanka by a group of teachers. The teachers will use their experiences as the basis for for future lessons.

There is still considerable debate among scientists about the nature of human consciousness. Some scientists believe that consciousness may be some type of quantum activity, while others claim that human minds are basically computers that determine human nature and are themselves moulded by natural selection. Philosophers feel that it may be futile to try to understand consciousness. Gaining an understanding of consciousness could play a significant role in understanding and treating conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

School groups learning about Hinduism can visit Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Neasden, London, UK. This Hindu temple, designed to be the most magnificent of modern times, is laid out in accordance with ancient Vedic principles and decorated in marble and gold. It was begun in 1992 and took three years of mainly voluntary labour to build. There is an exhibition centre explaining the Hindu faith and each party has a guide providing further explanation.

The lack of recognition for women's contributions in photography prompted Signals, a nationwide festival of women's photography in the UK. The two-month festival ranges from large exhibitions to little shows in colleges and libraries. The festival aims to encourage more women to take up photography, make them more competitive and celebrate past and present achievements in photography.

A magazine called 'Index on Censorship,' committed to publishing banned writing, which was launched at the start of the Cold War, will be re-launched as a bi-monthly paperback. The new editor Ursula Owen feels that censorship on pornography or race hate should be abolished.

Annie Leibovitz is an eminent photojournalist, well-known for her notorious photos of famous personalities. Leibovitz's portrayal of actress Demi Moore as naked and pregnant, published in the front cover of the Vanity Fair magazine, evoked anger among the readers. Leibovitz is now focussing on social issues and holds exhibitions of photographs for the benefit of the developing and underdeveloped nations.

The exhibits at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington serve as a reminder of the horrors of the Nazi regime and thereby prevent a recurrence of such episodes. The world's response to the Nazi holocaust was inadequate and the museum exhibits warn of the dangers posed by extreme rightist movements in the post cold war era. Some have criticized the museum for focusing on the suffering of the Jews alone and for reviving painful memories which ought to remain buried in the past.