In the context of the period 1905-2005, how far do you agree that Khrushchev was the most successful leader of Russia?
In the context of the period 1905-2005, how far do you agree that Khrushchev was the most successful leader of Russia? Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev was and remains Russia’s most conscientious leader, who correctly identified problems within Russia and the first to initiate fundamental change, which would bring about sustained prosperity and stability within all aspects of Russia. In order to implement this, Khrushchev had either rejected previous policies for their failure or weaknesses to adequately work, in order to replace them with ones more functional at grassroots level, or to first produce policies that would allow initial growth to occur. It is these policies which have remained fundamental to Russia; though later leaders may have furthered or readjusted them, their initial purpose remained at the core of many later policies. Reforms were intended to produce an improvement in all elements of Russia’s state functioning collectively; with the intension of such policies providing the groundwork for their further development by later leaders and this is precisely what is noticed in succeeding offices, which saw an elaboration of certain elements of Khrushchev’s initial policies. It is these initial policies which laid the basis for further reform, which allow me to deem Khrushchev the most successful leader; as it was reformations implemented on his behalf, which
Trade and E-Commerce.
International Trade Law 730-634 Research Paper Student: Joseph Buccheri Assessment Value: 50% Topic: Trade and E-Commerce - This paper reviews some of the trade related problems of e-commerce, specifically focusing on the debate arising out of the use of export controls on the distribution of encryption technology and the competing policy interests of national security and the promotion of GATT objectives. I. INTRODUCTION The rapid development of electronic commerce (e-commerce) and its real impact on world trade has brought a range of legal and political problems to the fore, both at the domestic and the international levels. This paper seeks to highlight some of the main trade related problems associated with the growth of e-commerce. However, the examination of all aspects of e-commerce as it pertains to international trade is beyond the scope of this paper. Thus, this paper examines the current issues raised by e-commerce in the context of the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the current international practice in the regulation of the distribution of encryption technology and the tension between the competing objectives of the GATT and the protection of national security. The paper analyses how such tensions may be resolved through the WTO or externally and how best to achieve harmony in State practice in the
Was the refusal of the McDonalds planning site fair and justified?
Was the refusal of the McDonalds planning site fair and justified? Aim I aim to investigate the reasons behind the refusal of the McDonalds, and then judge whether these were fair and justified. I also aim to find out why the didn't pursue there aim when there original plan got thrown out and to see if it was likely to succeed if placed somewhere in Abergavenny, and if so, then why. Background Information In 2001, Campaigners defeated the McDonalds fast food giant by forcing planning permission for a proposed McDonalds restaurant on the outskirts of the small welsh town Abergavenny to be refused. McDonalds felt this was an excellent place for an 82-seater restaurant for a number of reasons. These were because of its positioning next to a town, which means that it offers a wide customer base, and a good area to advertise to. The area is also placed next to the 'heads of the valleys' road, which runs parallel to the coastline along the top of all the valleys that lead down to the coastline. This road is regularly full of traffic running through to the west of Wales, which means that there are plenty of potential customers which can be advertised to on their way along the main road (Fig 1), and may also go into the restaurant because they simply feel like something to eat, and as the restaurant is placed on a junction, it provides easy access to. They also felt it would
Gorbachev was entirely responsible for the collapse of the GDR - To what extent is this accurate?
Gorbachev was entirely responsible for the collapse of the GDR. To what extent is this accurate? The unanticipated demise of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in the latter stages of the 1980s, has both engendered a compelling history, and led to an immediate questioning of its origins. The precise matter of accountability, as revealed in the statement, has also been the subject of immense and continuing controversy. To make a preliminary distinction, I would contend that one could not justifiably attribute a happening as massive as the collapse of a regime, to any one man, or indeed to any one cause. It was the interrelating dynamic of events, which has confounded historians and contemporaries alike, and contributed to the complex narrative that is the dialogue of history. Therefore, one must approach the question by evaluating the relative internal and external factors in terms of which was the most influential in bringing about the collapse of the USSR. One must also prioritise within these, and specifically respond to the questioning of Gorbachev's role. I intend to mark November 9th 1989, the date of the fall of the Berlin wall, as the pivotal point at which East German communism essentially collapsed. Aside from being hugely symbolic of the ending of Communism and the Cold War, when the wall was breeched, and the physical movement of people across the border
A critical investigation of the marketing mix of Vodafone.
A critical investigation of the marketing mix of Vodafone By Mark Wood Contents Title Page 2 Contents Page 3 Aims 4 Acknowledgements 5 Introduction 7 Methodology 5 Analysis 8 Conclusion and Recommendations 22 Bibliography Aims * To investigate and analyse the marketing mix of Vodafone. * To evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing mix of Vodafone meeting it's marketing objectives. * To make recommendations, if any, to Vodafone on how it's marketing mix could be improved. Acknowledgements There have been a lot of people who have contributed to my coursework whom I would like to thank in this section. First of all, I would like to thank my sister who had given me the idea to choose Vodafone as the subject of my coursework when I seemed clueless on what business to do my coursework on . Secondly I would like to thank the 25 people who took out their time in order to participant in my questionnaire. I also like to thank the staff in the Vodafone store in Bow Street, Lisburn who gave me some additional information on Vodafone. Lastly, I would to thank my business studies teacher Mark Higgins who has also contributed to the success of this investigation. Introduction The reason I have chosen this title for my coursework is that the marketing mix was one of my best topic and the one I most enjoyed in my AS level Business
The common law rule against hearsay evidence had a deserved reputation for being technical and difficult. To what extent has the new statutory schemes rectified this? Discuss.
Table of Statutes Criminal Justice Act 2003 ... 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 s. 114(1)...4 s. 114 (1) (a) ...4 s. 114 (1) (b)... 4 s. 114 (1) (c) ... 4 s. 114 (1) (d) ... 4, 9 S.114 (2) ... 9 s.115 (3) ...8, 10 s.116 ...11 s.116 (2) ...11 S.116 (2)(e) ... 11 s.118 ...4, 6 s.120 (2) ...12 s.120 (5) ...13 s. 120(7) ...13 s. 120 (8) ... 13 s. 126 ... 14 s. 144 ... 4 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 - s. 82(1) ...8 Table of Cases Acton Justices, ex parte McMullen [1998] 1 Cr. App.R.14, DC ...11 Al-Khawaja and Tahery v UK [2009] ECHR 110 ... 14 Belmarsh Magistrates' Court, ex parte Gilligan (1990) 92 Cr.App.R. 98 ...11 R v Athwal [2009] EWCA Crim 789 ... 12 R v Beckfold [1991] Crim.L.R. 833... 8 R v Birks [2003] EWCA Crim 3091, [2003] Crim LR 401 ... 12 R v Halpin [1975] 1 QB 907 ...7 R v Kavallieratos [2006] EWCA Crim 2819 ...9 R v Kearley [1992] 2 AC 228 ...10 R v Moghal (1977) 65 Cr. App. R 56 ... 5 R v Osborne [1905] 1 KB 551, 561... 12 Ratten v R [1972] AC 378 ...4 Sealey v Trinidad and Tobago [2002] UKPC 52 ...13 Sturla v Freccia (1880) 5 App Cas 623... 7 Introduction At common law, the general rule was that hearsay was inadmissible in evidence despite the many exceptions to the rule which exist. The hearsay rule is classically defined as "an assertion other than one made by a person while giving oral
Can a man ever truly be a feminist ?
Transfer-Encoding: chunked Q – Can a man ever truly be a feminist? Abtract With feminism being an ever present issue in today’s society, this project aims to analyse male reception and resistance to feminism in order establish to what extent men can be involved with it. To do this, facilitating as well and hindering factors have also been examined. Many feminist authors and critics have been utilised in order to answer whether men can ever call themselves feminists. It has therefore also been vital to consult the stances of anti-feminist groups so as to ensure a balanced look at the issue. Extensive research was also carried out into the psychology of ambivalent sexism as well as that of anti-feminism, with a look at the role of masculinity. Finally, integrative movements such as the recent He for She campaign have been considered for its work in engaging men in feminism. Introduction There are many ideas behind the actual theory of feminism and this therefore divides feminists into three main schools of thought regarding the subject these include; Radical, Marxist and Liberal Feminism, all of which agree on one thing which is the advocacy of women's rights in economic, social and domestic settings. The idea is therefore to place women at the same position that men have allegedly held for centuries thus promoting equality Feminism It is widely agreed
In what ways do the themes of consumption and the informal economy, living standards and social welfare shed light on the nature of the socialist regime in Poland and the extent of its impact on the lives of ordinary people?
Mark James Fisher HIST 3094: Independence and Occupation in Poland since 1918 Case Study Essay Dr. Kathy Burrell In what ways do consumption and the informal economy, living standards and social welfare shed light on the nature of the socialist regime and the extent of its impact on the lives of ordinary people? Following the Second World War, a Soviet-imposed communist regime was established in Poland. [1] Using the themes of consumption and the informal economy, livings standards, and social welfare, it is possible to shed light on the nature of this socialist regime, and the extent of its impact on the lives of ordinary people. These themes reveal that whilst in some periods, the communist regime was progressive in nature, thereby allowing its citizens to experience an enhanced life; it was also backward and corrupt, as a result of the various governments’ command economies, and industrialisation schemes. [2]At the same time, these themes also shed light on the extent of the socialist regime’s impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. These themes reveal that the regime’s impact could be negative or positive, minimal, and large at different times. These themes will each be examined in turn, firstly looking at the nature of the regime, and then the extent of its impact on citizens. Consumption and the informal economy firstly shed light on the nature of
Personal Exercise Program
Personal Exercise Program Introduction: Name: Ben Punton Age: 16 Gender: Male Height: 5"10"' 1/2 Weight: 10st (not exact at present) Health problems/injuries: None. For my G.C.S.E Physical Education coursework project I have been asked to design a six-week training program for myself and perform this program recording the results of the program. One of the requirements of the program is that it should be specified to one particular sport, I have picked football to focus mine on. I play football for my school and for a local team going by the name of St. Margaret's Under 16's. Both teams are very active both during season and pre-season, for my school we try to play one game a week against another local school or another year from our school. The school team also tries to train once a week, during this we go over basic training methods including game scenarios and fitness training. St Margaret's play every Sunday and this season are also entering into a tournament in Belgium. In the past we have taken part in many other overseas tournaments being successful in France winning the tournament convincingly. I also regularly take parts in other sports this including squash, skiing and other sports being participated in school such as rugby, cricket, softball, basketball and I have also undertaken a weeks course in sailing. Fitness test results: add something here just
I have been given the task of creating a system for a hospital to keep records of their loan equipment. It needs to be able to keep records of what equipment has been borrowed, by whom and when, and also if any equipment is unavailable as it is in repair.
CANDIDATE NAME PAPER 3 COMPUTING COURSEWORK CENTRE NUMBER: CANDIDATE NUMBER: INTRODUCTION 5 SYSTEMS LIFE CYCLE 5 GATHERING DATA 6 PROBLEMS OF EXISTING SYSTEM 6 OBJECTIVES OF NEW SYSTEM 7 DESIGN 8 Feasibility of Using a Computer Based System: 8 Performance Requirements: 8 Costs: 8 Hardware 9 Software 9 Excel: 9 Access: 10 High Level Languages: 11 Evaluation of Software: 11 DATA REQUIREMENTS: 12 DATA FLOW 13 Data Flow Diagrams: 13 ENTITY-RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAMS 15 SYSTEM DESIGN 16 Top Down Design: 16 Jackson Structure Diagram: 16 User Interface: 17 Interface Styles: 18 . Command Line Interface (e.g. MSDOS) 18 2. Menu's 18 Full Screen Menu: 18 Pull-Down Menu: 19 Pop-Up Menu: 19 3. Natural Language 19 4. Forms & Dialogue Boxes 20 Advantages of Using a Common User Interface: 20 MY DESIGN: 21 Outputs: 21 Hard Copy of Equipment: 21 Weekly Report: 21 Menus: 22 Methods of Data Entry: 23 Tables: 24 Security and Integrity of Data: 25 Validation Rules: 25 Back-Ups 25 Security: 25 Passwords 25 Encryption 25 Password Locks 25 IMPLEMENTATION 26 Entering Data Stores: 26 Data Entry Page: 27 Loan Equipment Macro: 29 Validation Rules To Prevent Human Error: 30 Viewing Patient Details: 32 Mail Merge Letter 33 Patient Search Facilities: 34 Managers Area: 35 Main Menu 36 Making the Spreadsheet User Friendly: 37 Security 38 Testing
