... stock lists. Universe Of Discourse This Information system features a simple but efficient conceptual schema design, whereupon it's simply derived from an initial stock list into sub-categories and then the report, this is to maintain a user friendly system capable of the task of maintaining this business. Rationale for development This business is in need of an Information System, to maintain their stock levels, to maintain employees information. This will provide in a higher turnover for the business due to its need for internal audits, stock lists and product lists for customers. All this would result in a higher turnover for the company, because of ...

... in the media industry in the last two decades that have fundamentally altered the way in which the media institution operates. The most major changes of note have been: a. the growth of the media industry, b. the advancement of satellite communications, c. women’s increased role as consumers of mass media, and d. the growth of the internet. The media has seen spectacular growth since the first daily newspaper for the ‘common man’ was produced on 4 May 1896. ‘The Daily Mail’ was a halfpenny paper of eight pages with advertisements on the front cover and was described as ‘A Penny Newspaper for One Halfpenn ...

... diversity training is not just a H.R function, etc. For some diversity training “empowers people by helping them to understand others and develop a world view beyond their own. As a result they know how to respond to and resolve differences that might otherwise interfere with their work”(Jordan). Programs are made up to cover a wide range of topics. These topics include defining, developing and managing diversity, harassment prevention, cross cultural communication, and creating an affirming environment. Workers will be able to bring up their own specific topics as well. Training sessions will be of two types. First we will have a series of speak ...

... Culture consisted of literature and music. suggested the value of each: "Let a man be stimulated by poetry, established in character by the rules of propriety, and perfected by music."2 These pursuits were means by which one may achieve the higher ideal of following the Way. "The gentleman extensively studies literature and restrains himself with the rules of propriety. Thus he will not violate the Way."3 And also "Set your heart upon the Way. Support yourself by its virtue. Rely on goodness. Find recreation in the arts."4 put the moral duties before the arts as the essential activities of the gentleman. "A young man's duty is to behave well to his pare ...

... This percentage decreased somewhat in 1964 when the Surgeon General came out with a statement proclaiming tobacco to be the probable cause of cancer. Although this percentage did lessen, America still continued to smoke. The year after the warning came out, it was found that 42% of Americans were purchasing this product. Just last year, forty states sued tobacco companies demanding compensation for the money they lost through taxes and various other costs because of the tobacco industry. Instead of dealing with all forty states separately, the states and the tobacco companies came to a compromise and decided it would be in the best interest of everyone if they sett ...

... 16th century, religion and its symbols became part of the altars we now find in Mexico today. November 1st, All Saints Day, is when the spirits of the children, called "los angelitos" (little angels), are expected to return. Traditionally, it is a time when family members share memorable stories that would commemorate their lives together. Secondly, there are many items that people do to celebrate the Day of the Dead. On November 2, family members clean and perhaps paint the headstones, arrange flowers, and lighting candles. Mexican families construct special home altars dedicated to the spirits of their deceased loved ones. The altars range from simple to the ...

... making one partner often think about solace through divorce. Instead of working through the problems in a healthy manner, divorce through the no fault laws are quickly utilized to provide escape. The breakdown of a family can have many repercussions on the individual members with the least involvement. The children involved in a divorce are often times the most impacted victims of a divorce. Children with divorced parents are often left feeling neglected by the parent that has chosen to move out, unloved, and often times burdened with feelings of guilt. The poverty rates of single parented households are alarmingly high, and are often the result of divorce. ...

... the southern states. Mardi Gras is a legal holiday in Alabama and Florida and in eight counties of Louisiana. The New Orleans celebration is the most famous. But Biloxi, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama also have celebrations. (World Book pg. 197) History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans during the 18th century. Many wealthy Louisiana families would leave their rural plantations to spend the winter months in New Orleans, where they held lavish parties and masked balls. The first written reference to Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans appears in a 1781 report of the Spanish government, which controlled Louisiana. The report addressed problems that might aris ...

... the fire hole, which is used for cooking and heats the floor of the main room, escapes through a hole in the roof above the kitchen. This nowa house is located in the mountains of Kangwon Province. Nowa houses are rare today. Not long ago thatched houses dotted the countryside throughout Korea. Today most thatched houses are found in "folk villages," living museums where traditional Korean culture is preserved. Many thatched-roof houses have simple fences made of sticks or stones. The walls of the houses are made of mud mixed with straw. In the colder northern provinces, roofs are very thick and hang low over the house. In the warmer southern part ...

... was in 1979 when the Postal Service was losing vast amounts of money in the long run. But since the Postal Service is a necessity for America, the government had to subsidize the service in order for it to continue in operation. In 1979 ce had a cash flow of $22.5 Billion and was additionally receiving $176 million from investing. Even with this added revenue the Postal Service was still greatly under funded on its own. During this time it was discussed to privatize the postal service and introduce competition because of the extreme losses that the service was experiencing. A positive argument for privatizing the Postal Service was with numerous competitors i ...