...United Soldiers of America’s Vision Statement The purpose of the United Soldiers of America (USA) is to provide outstanding assistance to military veterans and their families regardless of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity. Aid is provided to all veterans regardless of when they were in the military. We are committed to providing service with the dignity and respect deserved by all mankind. After the Vietnam War many veterans were forgotten about and had a hard time readjusting to civilian life. They also had a great many mental issues along with drug addiction. The hope of the United Soldiers of America is that we can provide better care for the Soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Five years from now, United Soldiers of America will be one of the largest Non-Profit Organizations dedicated to providing outstanding assistance to Veterans. We will accomplish this vision by expanding our services and focusing on not only the physical needs of veterans and their families, but on the mental needs. Sometimes the emotional damage from being in combat is more harmful than the visible wounds. USA currently provides assistance to veterans and their families in Texas, Washington, and New York. Within the next five years we will focus on opening and another four service centers. The locations currently being considered are California, Georgia, Washington State, and Virginia. In order to accomplish this we will need to focus on advertising, recruitment for...
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...Dubow’s goal for USA Today and commitment to the customer is “getting news and information into the hands of consumers faster than ever before.” This commitment is one that matches the current marketing goal for USA Today which is to be more innovative in order to differentiate its product from competitors. USA Today showed consistency with this goal by showing innovation in the marketing program. USA Today’s marketing program includes online publications, on-demand news and information, and brand extensions and partnerships. These goals are also consistent with customer demand for digital options as technological advances and mobile access increase. Within the national newspaper industry, USA Today still has the largest print circulation and highest volume of newsstand sales in the industry even though the newspaper’s print circulation has declined. However, its digital subscriptions fall significantly behind its major competitors and USA Today is no longer the most widely read newspaper. In regards to printed newspaper circulation, the industry as a whole is experiencing a decline in performance. This is due to decreased revenues, decreased sales and increased costs. Advertising revenues have declined by 51 percent since 2005. Part of a cultural trend, sales of printed newspapers have also decreased as the customer obtains news from other free sources of media. Increased costs of promotion, newsprint expenses, and distribution also decrease profits. USA Today, like...
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...• Compare and evaluate the role of our government in our mortgage market as against that of the developed mortgage markets. • Make necessary recommendations as to how our government can help improve our mortgage...
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...HOMELAND SECURITY Terry Davis CJAD 495 Professor R. Moser Introduction Since the birth of this nation, there has been concern for security and freedom of all the citizens of the United States. We have fought wars across our nation, across borders and across the globe, all in the pursuit to protect our freedom and the American way of life. There have been many threats against the American pursuit of freedom that started with the Revolutionary War, a young nation fighting to break away from a nation of strength. Then our battle over land expansion and the taking of the land from the Native Americans, some perceived them as savages or maybe even terrorist. Then we turned to secure our borders to prevent other nations from coming into our nation and grabbing up land. Then our pursuit of freedom expanded the globe and with other nations as we assisted in the attempt to spread democracy in countries struggling to become nations. In this attempt, there have been many enemies formed that despise the US and the pursuit of freedom. This has become a major concern of the US and on September 11, 2001, this concern became a reality. How could something so devastating be carried out against a world-leading nation? What was wrong with the infrastructure and how could it be fixed to prevent other terrorist attacks. The answer was to form a department in the federal government that would have the power to act and the power to share intelligence information. Terrorism and US Threats ...
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...according to Forbes they are bringing in around 2.6 million in sales per store. (Forbes, 2013). Listed below is the mission statement and SWOT analysis for McDonald’s. Mission Statement - “McDonald's brand mission is to be our customers' favorite place and way to eat and drink. Our worldwide operations are aligned around a global strategy called the Plan to Win, which center on an exceptional customer experience – People, Products, Place, Price and Promotion. We are committed to continuously improving our operations and enhancing our customers' experience.” (Strategic management insight, 2013). Strength: McDonald’s uses $2 billion in advertising, more than 75% of restaurants are owned by independent franchises, the franchises attract children and locally adapted food menus. McDonald’s offer free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout their franchises. McDonald’s have a wide fan base from children to the business class working man. Weakness: McDonald’s have an unhealthy food menu, the employees have a high turnover rate overall. They also receive negative publicity from the public. Opportunities: McDonald’s have a demand for the increase for healthier food, They could change customer habits and new customer groups, also they as a franchise could try delivering meals to homes. Threats: Lawsuits against McDonald’s, Local fast food restaurant...
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...THE USA PATRIOT ACT--GOOD OR EVIL? Abstract Terrorism has been around in one form or another since long before September 11th 2001. It is our extreme reaction to the real threat of a terrorist attack began 9/11/2001. Although the odds of dying from a terrorist attack in America are extremely remote, after the attacks of 9/11/2001 and the overwhelming show of concern by American citizens, Congress hastily put together a bill outlining the workings of the U.S. Patriot Act. The United States Patriot Act of 2001 was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2001. President Barack Obama signed the Patriot Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, which created a 4 year extension of 3 key parts of the Patriot Act. Warrantless searches of business records, roving wiretaps, & conducting surveillance of individuals suspected of terrorist-related activities not linked to any specific organized terrorist groups. The Patriot Act dramatically reduced restrictions on law enforcement agencies' ability to search all records, documents, histories, etc., without the restraints of the normal operations of judicial law which most citizens assume will always protect them. The National and State Governments and their agencies work together to implement the Patriot Act with as minimal an “obvious” intrusion as possible into ours, the American citizens lives. It is obvious the security must be there, but with a minimal amount of perceived disruption to constitutionally given freedoms and rights. US...
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...warming a myth or is it reality? According to www.greenpeace.org/usa our world is hotter today than it has been in two thousand years. By relying on oil, coal and gas for our daily needs we are releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. When the gasses are released into the air the earth begins to heat, similar to a car on a hot day. When the earth heats up, the ice caps melt, water levels rise killing off plants, animals lose the food from the plants dying, and humans lose to sources of food plant and animal food. As a human, I think this happens to be a moral issue. Why? Well after plants and animals start to die people lose their main source of nutrition that we need to function properly. We will also lose our homes are the water levels continue to rise. As people we place so much on material items well the earth is our material item and we are not caring for it like we should. I believe every little step counts turning off lights during the day and using the natural light from the sun will help not only our electric bills but also help less carbon dioxide to be released. Driving less will also help put more money into our wallets and use less oil and gas. These steps may seem to little to make a difference but every little step counts. Taking action today will help save our world tomorrow. I believe there should be a common sense solution we are killing off our earth by using too much coal, oil and gas so we should stop. Although...
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...First Time Home Owners Tax Credit Laura R. Kohler National American University Everyone dreams of owning their own home at some point in their life. This idea is set into our heads as children. We grow up, get a job, get married, buy a house and start a family. It’s the American dream. What if there was more incentive to buying your first house? Good news, there is. The first time home owners’ tax credit was designed especially for you. That is if you so happened to purchase your home between April 2008 and April 2010. In 2000, the United States economy began to fall. With this fall came the housing market crash. Some say that the housing market has yet to recover. It’s made a big step though. With the big fall in the housing market, Washington got worried and decided to step in to help. In December of 2009 mortgage rates were at a historical low. There were ideas of making a tax credit that would be 10% of the purchase price to help lower mortgage rates for anyone who bought a home. They thought that this would make people jump at the opportunity and finally make that first purchase. Another idea was to help struggling owners lower their mortgage and refinance. The problem with this was finding out who should really be saved. Purchasing is an amazing first step. It’s a great way to start securing a financial future for you and or your spouse and family. The big question is, are you ready? One of the first things that you will need to figure out...
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...(CBA) 2. Background • The Philippine garment industry lost significance in the country over the years, but still plays an important role in the economy, especially in regard to employment and export. Behind the dominating electronics products, clothing represents one of the main exports of the Philippines at billion-dollar mark per year. • The export-oriented manufacturers are producing especially for those foreign brands which are positioned in the middle or upper segment of the market • Local designer apparel and home grown brands have yet to penetrate the international market • The textile industry, on the other hand, is extremely weak. Almost all of the local garments manufacturers and exporters use imported fabrics. Textile mills shut down and local weaving reduced. Strategic Plan and Focus 1 Goals and Objectives Non- Financial • Development of Philippine Fashion into a global brand • Promote our indigenous fabrics as a reliable source of raw materials for fashion wearable • Development of production capacity of garment and textile manufacturers through...
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...1. From the definition of GDP we arrive at the following expression: c + i + g + x-m = y = c + s + t Discuss the three important economic relationships that can be derived from this expression related to the definition of GDP and explain each carefully. The expression above depicts two different ways to come up with real GDP for a country. The left side of the expression explains expenditure side of computing real GDP which can be rewritten as: y = c + i + g +x – m In real terms, it could be said that real output (y) is equal to real aggregate expenditure (c + i + g + x – m). The right side of the equation depicts how to determine real GDP by the total income all people within a certain economy. This equation is written as: y = c + s + t If we combine both equations, we can rewrite the formula for savings (s) in the following two ways: s = i + (g – t) + (x – m) This shows that savings must be matched by the uses of savings, investments, government deficit, and net exports. It also points out the “crowd out” effect where by increased government spending will decrease private investment due to the fact that the amount of savings is fixed. The graph below shows how the aggregate demand curve changes with increase in government spending in the short term and the long term. s – (g – t) = i + (x – m) This equation, derived from calculating GDP, shows how domestic savings, s – (g – t), is balanced by the demand for saving, i + (x – m). It...
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...Marketing Plan Assignment # 2 Dr: David Kalicharan Walter Ivan Zapata Funez Marketing 500 Strayer University Date: 08/13/2014 Executive Summary The Riverview Hotel, Notown USA, will representative of the five star brands within the 'Exclusive Business Hotels of the World' group. All Riverview Hotels will be boutique properties, offering between 25 and 35 exclusive rooms. The Riverview properties are renowned for their convenient and strategic locations within major cities throughout the country. Also synonymous with the brand are the high level of personal service guests receive, and the extensive range of comprehensive business facilities available in luxurious settings. The Riverview Hotel, Notown will have 35 exclusive rooms and is targeting corporate guests with a two to three night stay requirement. Target business segments include the IT sector, due to the proximity of the property to Silicone Hill, USA; the automotive industry in order to capitalize on the strategic location of the hotel in relation to the Overall Motors Plant and HQ in Notown and travel trade guests attending National and International Travel Fares at the Notown Exhibition Halls. Differentiating the type of business service offered, from that of the competition, will assist not only in building the Riverview brand as a whole, but will attract frequent business travelers, who require a higher level of personal service and recognition than they can receive at competitive...
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...Many of our state & national titleholders have gone on to do very exciting things...what could you do? Halle Berry - Miss Ohio USA 1986, Oscar Winning Actress Eva Longoria - Miss Corpus Christi USA 1998 - Actress “Desperate Housewives” Shandi Finnessey - Miss USA 2004, “Dancing with the Stars” Season 3, TV Hostess “Quiznation” Brandi Burkhardt - Miss Maryland Teen USA 1997, Lead Role in Broadway’s “Mamma Mia” Vanessa Minillo - Miss Teen USA 1998, MTV Co-host / Entertainment Tonight Contributor Claudia Jordan - Miss Rhode Island USA 1999, “Celebrity Apprentice” Season 2, Suitcase Model “Deal or No Deal” Kristina Sisco - Miss Maryland Teen USA 1999, resigned to accept role on “As The World Turns”, 2 Emmy nominations Jill Gulseth - Miss Illinois USA 2005, Professional Model, many catalog and magazine layouts Kelly Hu - Miss Teen USA 1985, Successful TV & Film Actress, numerous credits Michelle Attai - Miss Maryland Teen USA 2002, Featured Actress HBO’s “The Wire” Nicole Bosso - Miss Delaware USA 2007 - Model for Home Shopping Network Erin Abrahamson - Miss New Jersey USA 2007, Top-80 “American Idol 3”, Successful Singer & TV Actress Krisily Kennedy - Miss Rhode Island USA 2003, “The Bachelor” Season 7: 1st Runner-up Nicole Manske - Miss Illinois Teen USA 1998, Co-host “The Speed Report”, The Speed Channel Marina Harrison - Miss Maryland USA 2005, Public Information Officer for Maryland’s Secretary of State Shanna Moakler - Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 1992...
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...Are Gap Year Programs Beneficial? There is mounting support for the so- called “Gap Year / Bridge Year Programs”. Articles from USA Today reveals the programs are supported by Ivy League Colleges. Among the list is Princeton University, which is the leading supporter, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other prestigious universities which also follow suit. In my opinion, this so-called gap-year is not something that 17 and 18 year old should not participate in. They should be encouraged to continue their education without interruption. I do not favor the idea of a year off (gap-year) from college. My major concerns would be matters of finance, health care, and living conditions. Recently in the year of 2013, USA Today speaks about these programs are preferably for well-to-do students. Their parent(s) may not be able to support the student financially or just chose not to help. Even though it’s their child, normalcy must continue at home. I found no emphasis on how the students would endure financially, although in part some reading did suggest gapers (gap students) received room and board and an hourly salary of just over $6.00. Many of us teach our children how to budget their money based on how we have. Suddenly trying to teach them how to for living abroad is a different animal, knowing how important a financial plan is for self preservation, it is the foundation for organizing you daily life. Getting sick in a region without a solid health care...
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...Jenkins, Gokul Purushothaman University of Phoenix MKT 571 Professor Siegal November 22, 2010 Channel and Pricing Strategies Team C’s objective is to state the channel and pricing strategies of Thermo Express. Our team has decided to have our home country as Chile and our international market country as the United States. We considered the population as well as the potential that our product “Thermal Express,” in order for the launching of the product to take place. We have also realized that the challenges and opportunity will accompany it. In order for the company to develop and launch, we had to develop pricing strategies in both the domestic and international markets. We will also provide justifications for our choice for acquiring the United States as our international market. The two advantages in this product are that it is green, meaning it is good for the environment and will eliminates the excessive use of cups and perishable items. Second because of the economic state, people can save money by using this and not constantly buying coffee or tea bags. Justification for Thermo Express Our organization has selected the United States has our international market to sell our product Thermo Express. Although the opportunities for companies to enter and compete in foreign markets are significant, the risks also can be high. Companies selling in global industries however, in fact have no choice but to internationalize their...
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...Joga singh (703616) page 1 Prof. Armindo Fontana Eng 099 Summer 2015 The affects of Internet Addiction among teens in the USA Introduction: The articles disscusses the status of addiction of internet among teens in the USA . Teenagers having high risk of abusing prescription drugs. Its disscusses the affects of internet on yeens and some solurions. Moreover ,most teenagers use the internet , cellphones and other electronic devices as their means of communication and expression . Its increasing everyday in the life of teanagers which is not good for their and our future. Summary now a days Internet addiction in teenagers increasing everyday .Tees are ignoring T V ,playing games , and watchin movies . It is a better way to pass and enjoy free time .Internet gaining more priority in teens life then other things like playing games ,talking with others and so more .Teens with talents wants to be famous and social networking sites giving them oppurtunities . There is a huge population on social networking sites ,therefore its easy to get famous by only with a good little post as a video . Some teenagers got ' Internet Gaming Disorder '/in which children play online games for 16 to 18 hours a day . Which affects their health in the maner of eyesight ,mental developement...
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