The articles that I chose to examine from the Rock, Pop and Soul Reader by David Brackett are titled On Wax by Paul Whiteman and Mary Margaret McBride, and What Songs the Beatles Sang by William Mann. These articles came from different time periods in which there was a need for change in music. The artists discussed in these articles took a chance, and experimented to create a new sound that the audience enjoyed. Other important similarities include the specific changes made in the music, and what
song are a piano, a drum set, and guitars. The music behind his voice is both simple and complex, and the music compliments his voice very well. When Don McLean sings the song, it sounds like he is telling a story and is reflecting on the death Buddy Holly. He also incorporates many historical
“American Pie”: Parallels to Real Life Events The song “American Pie” by Don McLean has sparked controversy over its meaning since it was released in 1971. Some people believe that McLean’s work is nothing more than simple rhymes, while others believe there is much deeper meaning. McLean refuses to directly answer questions about the lyrics, so we are left to make our own assumptions. There is only one line that McLean will speak about. The line is, “February made me shiver / with every paper
calculation. There are a number of review problems and a case at the end of the chapter to aid the student in understanding the concept of margin. The final section of the chapter deals with short selling, including the mechanics and uses of short sales. 8. T Answers to Concepts in Review 1. (a) In the money market, short-term securities such as CDs, T-bills, and banker’s acceptances are traded. Long-term securities such as stocks and bonds are traded in the capital markets. (b) A new security is
shareholder, is 5.72% calculated as following: Transaction | At 9th December 1998 | At 7th June 1999 | Long Creactive computers | $22.75 | $32.63 | Short Ubid 0.71469 shares at $35.6875 | -$25.51 | -$34 | Cash proceed from Ubid | $25.51 | $25.51 | Initial margin 50% on long position | -$11.38 | -$11.38 | Initial margin 50% on short position | $12.75 | $12.75 | Net equity | $24.13 | $25.51 | Rate of return | | 5.72% | Before CC distributed 7.32 million UBID shares to its shareholder
= $4.20 Gross Spread (Total) = (43.50 x 312,000 shares) - (48.00 x 260,000 shares) = 13,572,000 - 12,480,000 = $1,092,000 Net Spread = Gross Spread (total) ± All Other Cash Flows from Investment = Gross Spread - Margin Interest + Short Sale Rebate = 1,092,000 - ((6.2% x 50% x 12,480,000 x (191/365)) + (5.6% x 13,572,000 x (191/365)) = 1,092,000 - 202,450 + 397,715 = $1,287,265 Potential ROI = Net Spread / Total Capital Employed = 1,287,265 / ((50% x 13
000=(USD)690,000 (USD)690,000 x (CAD)1/0.91(USD) = (CAD)758,241.76 Short and Long Term Risks: Increases in exchange rates would be detrimental the profits of Maple Leaf Inc. since there is a lot of uncertainty with respect to future exchange rates and which direction they will go There is also risk of volatility with respect to exchange rates in the short and long term This method also does not protect against any kinds of risks in the short or long term ei: exchange rate risk, opportunity cost of having
Part 1 The effect in the probability of an increase in the overnight cash rate will decrease in the aftermath of the Queensland floods. Because of the decrease in the probability of a .25% increase (decrease), it is likely the cash rate will not change in the month of January or on February 1st. This is in part because of the effects of the Queensland floods will have had on the national and local economy. Effects of the floods can also be observed in the form of low inflation and lack of economic
opinions on what is too short, what is too long, what is too tight, and what is too loose. A student could be sent home for breaking the dress code in turn missing out on important lessons and information they need to know in order to succeed. Unfortunately the focus is more on what students are wearing instead of how to improve education and help them succeed in the future. There are very specific rules on what females in particular can and cannot wear. For example, “Shorts must reach ⅔ of the way
I will never cease to be amazed by how quickly I fall in love with ideas. I become completely consumed with a thought. I will go to New Zealand and work there and hike everyday, living out of a van with my best friend. I will attend Business school and love it and travel the world while doing so. I will go to Fiji, live on a rural island for four months teaching a class of ten year olds how to do long division. I have been lucky enough that all of the above things I have had to opportunity to do