...The Renaissance & Baroque Arts The Renaissance, also known as the period of “rebirth”, directly followed the Middle Ages. Some considered the Renaissance period as a bridge from the “Dark Ages” to the modern era or the “light”. This period in history lasted about four centuries—late 13th century to the early 17th century— featuring “a revival of classical art, literature, philosophy, architecture, and learning” and introduced some of “the finest artists and intellectual achievements in the history of the Western humanities” such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo Buonarroti (MindEdge, 2013). Renaissance art is traced back to Italy where artists and scholars looked to the ancient Greco-Roman culture for inspiration by reviving the language, values, and traditions that were lost after “the fall of the Roman Empire in the sixth century” (A&E Television Networks, LLC, 2013). Furthermore, Renaissance artists added individuality to their works through portraying “beauty and mystery of the natural world” (A&E Television Networks, LLC, 2013). Most of the art produced during this time showcased religious imagery, completed mostly as Catholic Mass altarpieces. Artists around these times were sponsored by patrons of the arts such as The Catholic Church and affluent families such as the Medici family in Florence. Political permanence, growing wealth, and technological advancements are some of the social conditions that may have contributed to the arts of the Renaissance...
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...Metro Brokers is a real estate brokerage firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Their mission statement states, “Metro Brokers is committed to providing the finest full-service real estate brokerage by employing the most professional, well-trained, and ethical real estate practitioners in the nation.” To break that down, the “what” they are trying to accomplish is to be the “finest full-service real estate brokerage.” The main way they are attempting to achieve this is “by employing the most professional, well-trained, and ethical real estate practitioners in the nation.” That is a bold statement that I expect would have specific, significant plans laid out as to specifically how they do this. It’s easy to make a great-sounding mission statement. If I was a potential customer, I would want to see the proof of their claims. Metro Brokers’ first claim is that they are “providing the finest full-service real estate brokerage.” This is backed up on their website. One way is that they have a monthly “Super Sunday” where their agents coordinate their open houses on the same day. Not only is this a helpful and convenient way for customers to see many homes for sale on the same day, the company adds fun and excitement in a unique way by giving away $1,000 to someone who has attended an open house. Everyone who attends is entered into the monthly drawing for the prize money. Another way the website supports their claim to have the best service is that they have the only website in Atlanta that lists...
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...[pic] Acknowledgement Content Introduction about the organization Management Team History Vision, mission and goals Business analysis Introduction about the organization Barista Lavazza is established in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur Nepal in June 20 20013.Frechising policy were made with the Barista Lavazza, India, in order to guarantee the best available quality and to maintain high standards. The café is run according to the standards maintained by the Barista Lavazza in India. Our management-team, constantly reinforce and evaluate these standards. Management Team G.M Achyut Parajuli Asst. G.M Deepa Karmocha H.R Manager Tenzin Samdup Account Manager Nutan Bhusal Duty Manager Sandhya Rai Sales and marketing Subhadra Dhakal History Established in February 2000, Barista Lavazza is noted as a pioneer of Indian café culture. The Barista Lavazza chain of espresso bars delivers a truly Italian coffee experience in warm, friendly and relaxed environments. It aims to provide a comfortable place for people to unwind over interesting conversations and a cup of coffee. The people who fill up Barista Lavazza consist of young adults, who are exposed to global lifestyles and appreciate the authentic flavours and tastes of coffee. Currently there are Barista Lavazza Espresso Bars and Barista Crème Lavazza’s in over 30 cities in India. Besides the Indian sub-continent, Barista Lavazza also has cafes in locations across Sri Lanka, Oman and the...
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...Churchill the Writer Winston Churchill (1874-1965) is one of the most celebrated, criticized, and without question debated political figures in world history. While Churchill had a long and controversial political career, most notably his nine years as Prime Minster of Great (1940-45, 1951-55), his fame, something many view as a crucial aspect of his life he thrived off of and live for, spanned well beyond the years he held various positions in political office. Churchill was born and raised in the Victorian Era, a time in which the British Empire was at its peak as the world’s strongest power. When studying almost any aspect of Churchill’s life, his romantic vision of Britain as a thriving empire and world power holds a strong precedence. Many historians study Churchill through his political career, aiming to validate claims both for and against Churchill as hero of his time. There is expansive research and volumes of evaluations on Churchill’s decision making and the associated success and failures that ensued. While the never ending debate on the quality of his leadership goes on, Churchill’s career as a writer and his extensive published works are commonly overlooked. This paper analyzes Churchill the writer and how his works not only paint a vivid picture of his life and times, but are also a self-reflection of the man he was and the man he wanted to be. Churchill once stated, “Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with it is a toy then an amusement. Then it becomes...
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...Foods UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Problem Statement - Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is a chain of upscale specialty food stores in the San Diego area of Southern California. The stores target cooks who want only the finest ingredients, including prime cuts of meat, fresh seafood, exotic produce, imported cheeses and dairy products, and fine wines. There is a bakery on the premises which offers a wide variety of freshly baked breads and pastries. KFF also offers catering, online ordering, and special orders of items not carried in the store (Kudler Fine Foods History, 2007). Kathy Kudler is the owner of KFF; it was her own passion for gourmet cooking, and her vision of a specialized “one stop” gourmet grocery store which caused Kathy to recognize the opportunity for such a specialized store. In 1998 the first KFF store opened La Jolla, California. Kathy’s vision proved to be successful and, within five years, generated enough revenue to enable her to open two additional stores, one in Del Mar and the other in Encinitas. The long-term vision of KFF is to become the premier gourmet grocery store for shoppers interested in purchasing the finest imported and domestic bakery, meats, produce, cheeses, and wines (Kudler Fine Foods History, 2007). “Our ultimate goal is to compete in high-end areas in other cities as well. Our long-term plan includes possible sites in: Scottsdale, Arizona; Naples, Florida; and Greenwich, Connecticut” (Kudler Fine Foods Strategic Plan,...
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...History of tesco 1919 Tesco was built in1919 Jack Cohen began selling surplus groceries from a stall in the East End of London in 1919. He left the Royal Flying Corp at the end of the Great War and used his demob money to buy the first day's stock. 1924 First tesco brand product was launched, called tesco tea first own-brand product sold by Jack was Tesco Tea - before the company was called Tesco. The name comes from the initials of TE Stockwell, who was a partner in the firm of tea suppliers, and CO from Jack's surname. 1929 first Tesco store opened in 1929 first Tesco store in Burnt Oak, Edgware, north London. dry goods and the first ever branded product, which, unsurprisingly, was Tesco Tea! 1958 The first supermarket was opened in Maldon, Essex. The store included a counter service selling cheese, butter and meats weighed by sales assistants. 1995 The Dotty 'Every Little Helps' campaign was launched. Different versions of the adverts ran from 1995 - 2004. 1995 The Tesco Clubcard was launched and attracted nearly 5 million customers in the first year. With the introduction of Clubcard, Tesco overtook Sainsbury's in market share. The video features one of our early adverts. 1996 The UK business started 24 hour trading to help our customers to shop whenever they wanted to. 1998 Tesco developed and launched Finest which was aimed at filling the gap in the market for our more affluent customers We developed and launched our Finest range, which was...
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...Problem Statement - Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is a chain of upscale specialty food stores in the San Diego area of Southern California. The stores target cooks who want only the finest ingredients, including prime cuts of meat, fresh seafood, exotic produce, imported cheeses and dairy products, and fine wines. There is a bakery on the premises which offers a wide variety of freshly baked breads and pastries. KFF also offers catering, online ordering, and special orders of items not carried in the store (Kudler Fine Foods History, 2007). Kathy Kudler is the owner of KFF; it was her own passion for gourmet cooking, and her vision of a specialized “one stop” gourmet grocery store which caused Kathy to recognize the opportunity for such a specialized store. In 1998 the first KFF store opened La Jolla, California. Kathy’s vision proved to be successful and, within five years, generated enough revenue to enable her to open two additional stores, one in Del Mar and the other in Encinitas. The long-term vision of KFF is to become the premier gourmet grocery store for shoppers interested in purchasing the finest imported and domestic bakery, meats, produce, cheeses, and wines (Kudler Fine Foods History, 2007). “Our ultimate goal is to compete in high-end areas in other cities as well. Our long-term plan includes possible sites in: Scottsdale, Arizona; Naples, Florida; and Greenwich, Connecticut” (Kudler Fine Foods Strategic Plan, 2007). In the next five years, KFF will...
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...food store located in the San Diego metropolitan area. Because of the pressure on Kathy Kudler due to much traveling and the corporate life, Kathy decided to seek out other opportunities. Kathy found that cooking gourmet meals was a way that she would relieve stress, this sparked and opportunity that lead to the opening of the first Kudler Fine Foods 1998. Because of Kathy Kudler’s vision Kudler Fine Foods now operates out of three locations; Del Mar, La Jolla, and Encinitas. Kudler’s mission, “We will provide this service because we “shop the world” for our products, purchase only the finest of products; are highly selective in acquiring our team members; and will go to extensive lengths to assure that Kudler Fine Foods is the purveyor of choice for customers aspiring to purchase the finest epicurean delights” (Kudler Fine Foods, 2013) When we combine the mission, vision and history of...
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...Cracow with its seventy fifty thousand inhabitants, is among the biggest Polish cities. Yet its renown, which has reached beyond Poland and Europe, is based neither on its size nor on its economic significance. The city on the Vistula, the cradle and center of Polish statehood, has been known predominantly as the nucleus of Polish national culture, as a city of thousands of unique old buildings which have survived numerous wars, and as a dynamic center of science, its tradition going back six centuries.(Podleski, J. 1995) Ward (1989) states that in the early Middle Ages Cracow was the main seat of the Slav of the Vistulanians, and it was probably then, in the 7th century, that the two mounds, of Krak and Wanda, were erected. In the tenth century Prince Mieszko I annexed Cracow and the land of the Vistulanians to the Polish State. In 1000 a bishopric was established in Cracow and the construction of the first cathedral was begun. As year 1038 began Prince Casimir the Restorer made Cracow his capital, and first stone buildings were built on Wawel Hill. In 1138 Boleslaus III Wrymouth chose the town as the seat of the Senior Prince when Poland was split into several provinces. After ravages by the Tartars in 1241, Prince Boleslaus the Chaste granted a charter to Cracow in 1257 and drew the city plan which has survived unchanged, with a regular grid of streets and a central square market place. From the 13th to the 15th centuries the stone and brick City Walls were built...
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...Jack Wills EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In this report, our main aim with regard to existing communications systems to analyze Jack wills and how to use this new strategy to improve the communication system can be implemented to meet the business environment organizations. TABLE OF CONTENTS Jack Wills History Jack Wills was launched in 1999 in Salcombe, Devon, designing British heritage-inspired goods for the university crowd. We continue to be influenced by the best of British, from our history and culture to sporting and country pursuits. We take pride in using the finest quality materials, techniques and design to deliver our distinctive connection between the old and new, epitomising what it is to be young and Fabulously British. About Jack Wills Jack Wills attached great importance to British history and tradition, in different places to development business is always keep faithful to our British roots. In this, they have four convictions: Entrepreneurial - The business began with two friends taking a risk that pioneering approach and commercial instinct remains and we will retain it, however large we become. Innovative - Creativity, and the desire to be leading edge, drives us it makes our day jobs more exciting, and ensures that we keep inspiring our customers too... Responsible - Integrity and decency is at our core; it's inherent in us to act properly and treat everyone, whether our people, our suppliers or our customers, with respect. Excellence...
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...Kudler Culture at Risk Roger Taylor MGT/521 March 24, 2011 Earl Guyton Kudler Culture at Risk Kudler Fine Foods is a gourmet grocery store chain currently located in three relatively affluent locations in southern California. Kudler has a vision of being a premiere gourmet grocery store providing savvy shoppers choices with regard to the finest meats, produce, cheese, and wines. This vision was the creation of it’s owner Kathy Kudler. To date the grocery store chain’s success is due in large part to the culture Kathy created. The Kudler culture is one that provides highly engaged and attuned customer service to it’s customers who by their status and affluence are accustomed to receiving the very finest care and advice with regard to food and beverage choices. Today Kathy is able to visit each of the three stores on a regular basis each week and insure they are providing the customer care and attention she expects the stores to provide. At this time, as a relatively small business, Kathy continues to have final say on all the major business decisions for each store including all staffing decisions and all purchasing and inventory decisions. Today with three stores the time required to make all the business decisions for each site are limiting Kathy’s availability to engage with customers and adequately assess if they are continuing to receive the kind of customer experience they have come to expect at Kudler Fine Foods. Kathy has a strategic plan for Kudler Fine Foods...
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...Kudler Accounting System Vu T. Ma University of Phoenix Kudler Accounting System Kathy Kudler developed a business plan and open the doors of Kudler Fine Foods in 1998 in San Diego, California. Part of the initial business plan involved developing an accounting system. Kathy outsourced a consulting company, Smith System Consulting, to help select and install a retail enterprise management system (REMS). Smith System Consulting decided to install a modular and scalable retail management system (RMS). The REMS system implemented during the opening of the store is too slow to stay up with today's demands. Kudler needs an upgrade or an implementation of a new system. Windward System Five is the new accounting system needed to stay up with today's demands. Key features, core technology, benefits, and costs of the new system will decide the value of this new system to the company. The Windward System consist of some up-to-date features, which are lacking in the current REMS. General ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, POS, inventory control, E-commerce, purchase orders, customers, and advance security system with real-time backup functions General Ledger * Journal entries; * Supports recurring entries; * Supports check writing; * Balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and trend analyses are some of the financial reports offered; * Multiple month reporting helps analyze sales comparison of stores and department; * Fully integrated...
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...Starbucks - Segmentation and Target Market Paper MKT 571 March 11, 2014 Starbucks - Segmentation and Target Market Paper Company History Starbucks Corporation is the largest coffeehouse company in the world. Offering the world’s finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees, this global American company’s history began with the opening of a single store in Seattle Washington’s Historic Pike Place Market in 1971 (Starbucks Corporation, 2014). Inspired by a roasting entrepreneur Alfred Peet, the founders, English teacher Jerry Baldwin, history teacher Zev Siegl, and writer Gordon Bowker created the current Starbucks name and green and white Siern Greek Mythology logo (Madison, 2011). Inspired from early traditions in coffee trade and the first mate from the novel Moby Dick, the unusual company and logo emerged. In 1981, Howard Schultz (Starbucks chairman, president and chief executive officer) first experienced coffee and was drawn to join Starbucks a year later. In 1983, after travels to Italy and becoming captivated by Italian coffee bars, Schultz brought back the Italian coffeehouse traditions to the United States (U.S.) (Starbucks Corporation, 2014). Schultz’s romance with the coffee experience had begun and within a few years he sought local investors and purchased Starbucks. Since Schultz’s purchase, Starbucks has partnered and dissolved its partnership with Kraft, added free Wi-Fi to their stores, placed product on supermarket shelves, partnered with Apple for an iTunes...
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...Year:2010/2011 Assignment Issued: Monday, 24 January 2011 To be submitted to MCHEMT Office: Principal, MCHEMT No later than : 07/02/2011 Word Limit: 1500 words Assignment 01 Course Work Brief Starbucks Coffee Company was established in 1971 and has grown to be the leading retailer roaster and brand on specialty coffees in the world with 15,000 retail outlets across the world. Its common goal is to provide its customers with the finest product and customer experience whilst combining this with their business principles of which involve them incorporating social, environmental and economic responsibilities and benefits in the communities in which they do business. The company’s mission statement states ‘to establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles while we grow.’ They have sought throughout their history to achieve this goal through a number of intrinsic principles which incorporate respect, dignity, diversity, excellence, enthusiasm and desire to create an environment, a product and an unparalled customer experience. The foundations of Starbucks success has been built around an aggressive retailing strategy, Starbucks successfully entered the European market in May 1998 through the acquisition of 65 Seattle Coffee Company stores. The layout of Starbucks retail outlet is designed to create a comfortable laid...
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...The Human Experience HUM205 World Culture & the Arts May 9, 2010 Love and Death A basic understanding in life is that almost everything changes except the human observation and analysis of everything changing. Seeds will always grow into plants, trees, or food; days will always give way to nights; and whatever is born must eventually die. Death is inevitable in life and different cultures have different perceptions of what death actually means. Some cultures celebrate death as it signifies a transfer to the preferred life beyond. Some cultures memorialize those loved ones that are lost because the survivors believe the deceased were taken too soon from the living realm. Either way, art seems to be the basis of expression when sorting through the emotions associated with losing a loved one. The Human Experience of Love and Death The work of art at the center of discussion in this paper is the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal relates to the human experiences of love and death. Losing a loved one is never easy and people will find various ways of coping with such a situation. One such way of coping with the loss of a loved one is through artistic expression, as Shah Jahan did when he commissioned Taj Mahal to be built in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal (Benton & DiYanni, 2008). A Personal Connection Love and death are very meaningful in my life. I love and I have been loved for as long as I can remember. I found myself lucky enough to avoid the concept of death until...
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