...Careful what you Sign By Ramon Corona Argosy University Automatic renewal clauses can be very tricky and if not made aware of they can cause unwanted financial hardships. According to uslegal.com automatic renewal clause is defined as a clause that allows an agreement to continue for a defined period if the existing agreement isn't renegotiated within a specified time measured from the expiration of the current contract. This happens all too often with contractual agreements as customers agree to terms of the contract for a designated amount of time only to find that with the contract there is an automatic renewal clause that binds them for a continuous amount of time. In most instances the contract may state that the costumer may opt out of the contract and the renewal clause within a specific time period, which is often within the first 60-90 days after signing the contract. In the scenario which involves Letisha and her purchase of goods from Sudson, she purchased the goods under contract which involved her keeping the goods for a period of 5 years. After the 5 years Letisha gave the Sudson Company a courtesy call to advise them that she would no longer be using their goods. The operator responder with the refusal to terminate the contract as Letisha did not notify the company within 90 days to terminate the contract as per the contract and the automatic renewal clause. In this bilateral contract in which both parties make promises to live...
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...not pay and Sudson sues her for breach of contract, what legal arguments could be raised in Letisha’s defense against the enforcement of the automatic renewal clause? Explain. * Letisha could argue that the salesman who brought her the contract to sign did not make her aware of the fact that there were other clauses to the contract that had been written at the back of the page. It is only professional for someone engaging another into signing a contract to go on and make the lessee aware that they should go through the entire document before signing it and there hence tying themselves to all conditions of the agreement. It is the sole discretion of the lessee to read the whole document or not through before signing. In Letisha’s case, the lesser did not abide by this rule since he did not make Letisha aware of any other written pages contained in the contract document; instead he just asked her to sign at the bottom of the first page and did the same. 2. What legal arguments could be raised by Sudson in support of the enforcement of the automatic renewal clause against Letisha? Explain. * Sudson can argue that the lessee was feigning ignorance on her part and that is why she says that she was not aware of the contract terms. The lesser did engage the lessee in talking business and since she already is a businesswoman who engages others in written contracts as a landlord she should have known better than to sign a document that she had not read. Ignorance is not...
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...This stress can be carried to our homes and after-work activities, impacting personal health. Allowing these stressors to build and intensify will only further impair the work environment. For this assignment, you are required to review a scenario regarding a woman (Kate) who has experienced negative stress stemming from her work environment. Then, you will compare your own conflict management skills and experiences against Kate’s experiences. Follow the directions below to write an 8–10-page report on conflict management. Review the following scenario: Kate has been employed by a well-known manufacturing company for 12 years. She is the only female on her line and the fastest worker. She has been promoted several times through mergers and acquisitions, but has always been looked over for a senior management position. Kate believes she is qualified for advancement but thinks her manager has a problem with her personally. To top it off, Kate did not receive a semiannual or annual review, which would have resulted in a raise. Her coworkers (all males) have urged her to go to management and report what she believes to be discriminatory behavior from her immediate manager. Now, complete the following tasks: 1. Discuss a situation you have been in where you felt you were passed over for a promotion, made to feel indifferent, or were discriminated against. Compare and contrast your story with Kate’s. 2. Compare the possible ethical breaches of Kate’s manager against your...
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...LASA 2: Monitoring Our Home Planet Module 5: Assignment 1 Alessandro Ramirez-Maldonado Argosy University Remote sensing was first used in the U.S. in the 1950s by Ms. Evelyn Pruitt of the U.S. Office of Naval Research, is now commonly used to describe the science—and art—of identifying, observing, and measuring an object without coming into direct contact with it. It involves the detection and measurement of radiation of different wavelengths reflected or emitted from distant objects or materials, by which they may be identified and categorized by class/type, substance, and spatial distributions. There are various types of satellites being used for earth observation. It varies from the area that is being seen to the frequency of observations. One type used in disaster management would be polar-orbiting satellites that aviate in low-set ambit, but provide high spatial resolution. Infrared sensors would pick up floods, thermal sensors would spot the fires that are active, and microwave sensors are used to measure earth’s deformations before and during earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. The major disaster in the developing world would be the drought in Africa. This kind of disaster along with many others starts slowly and may be predicted in advance. “The cause of droughts in the U.S. is the disposition winds from the west. A ridge which is caused by a jet stream making a big northern bend going over the central part of the woodlands with lesser meridional curves on...
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...over by a cop for not stopping for a school bus. Even being a careful driver that I am, I never saw this bus. I was driving on a twisty road, where you couldn’t see past next bend. I was driving slow and monitoring my surroundings but I got pulled over by a cop and he told me that he pulled me over for passing a school bus. This was a single lane, tree lined road and even though I was following all the signs and speed limits and being careful, I never saw this school bus. I am still not sure if the bus was on side road or some service road. When I go in front of the judge, I will explain what happened from my point of view, and how sorry I am that I did not see the bus. I drive professionally and my lively hood depends on my clean record, which for the past many years, I have kept clean by driving and following all the laws and following safe driving practices. I have been driving by following the posted signs, being aware of my surroundings. I have even driven a school bus in the past, hence I am very careful to follow the rules. I will show the judge, my driving record to show that I have no DUIs or reckless driving charges in the past. I will improve by being extra diligent, taking driving classes and applying what I have learned in my class on the road. I will be careful to be more aware of my surroundings and check my mirrors and check the vehicles in front of me every 5 to 10 seconds and be extra careful to follow all the traffic signals. I will go slower on twisty...
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...Gabrielle King English 1101 Instructor Bennett Tuesday, December 8th Distracted Driving You feel the buzzing in your pocket and pull out your cell phone to respond to the text. While looking down, you run into a few people. After a few quick apologies, you continue on your way. You are talking on your phone in the hallway, you bump into something and start saying “Sorry” but it happens to be a trash can. Something catches your eye on a shelf at the grocery store and you run into someone. All you have to give is a few more quick apologies. Sometimes in life, “sorry” acts as a magic word and can mend everything, and then there other times, “sorry” undoes nothing. Will “sorry” help when you crash your parents’ car because you needed to respond to a text message? What about when you kill someone’s child because you had a conversation going on the phone and ran a stop sign? Will you say “sorry” to that kid’s parents and expect things to get better? And if you had an accident because of the distraction of talking to your friend in the passenger seat, what would you say to her if you got to see her again? “Sorry you had to go to my funeral”? “I apologize for making you live with that horrible memory for the rest of your life”? “Sorry cannot begin to fix some things and preventing those things from happening by acting responsibly is the best you can do. People should not drive when talking to a passenger, using a cell phone or when they have distractions of any kind. Talking...
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...than the way most people perceive it. There are endless reasons and purposes for communication, and additionally there are numerous ways to communicate. Communication is found when we read books, when we listen to a lecture, and when we watch people acting in a play. It is also found when we cook a meal for someone, cross our arms in front of us, or stop speaking to someone. These are all examples of verbal communication and nonverbal communication. In this essay, both will be explained and specific examples will be looked at in detail. Verbal Communication Verbal communication is the exchange of words, either spoken or written, in order to share thoughts, feelings, or ideas. Verbal communication can be very tricky, especially if you are communicating with someone from a different region or country. When I visit my family in Nebraska, people are often confused by my choice of words and phrases because I am a Gulf Southerner, but I lived in North Carolina for many years. I make groceries in a buggy, I wear britches and not pants, and I don’t cook with oil but instead I will request “ohl.” These examples are only mild compared to some of the confusion and misunderstanding that can result from cross-cultural verbal communication. That is one reason why it is so important to be open to communication and be willing to be an active participant. Be Willing To Share It can be so difficult to be open and honest with someone, especially if it is in...
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...pain and injury. Between 2005 and 2015, in the United States alone, 360 people were killed by dogs. Many other people are also bitten or otherwise injured by aggressive dogs each year. Understanding the following seven types of dog aggression can help you avoid becoming a victim of a dog attack. Territorial Aggression When a dog barks or runs at someone who comes into or near what the dog perceives as its territory, the dog is displaying territorial aggression. The dog is simply trying to defend its territory. The dog’s owner can often...
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...Intuitor, Thinker, Feeler, Senser: Which One Are You Talking To? The same message hits different people in different ways. But if you understand personality styles, you can tailor messages to fit. You’re excited and can’t wait to tell your team the good news: Your department has been asked to put together an ambitious product development plan. It’s a great opportunity to showcase the diverse talents of your team and increase your unit’s visibility in the company. So you gather everyone together and deliver the news. But your announcement falls flat. A few people seem engaged, but the enthusiasm you expected just isn’t there. What’s going on? Paradoxically, the problem may lie in one of your team’s strengths—its diversity. The team members all heard the same words, but they didn’t all hear the same message. The good news is that it’s fairly easy to get over such a communication disconnect. The key lies in understanding personality styles and honing your communications accordingly. The psychologist Carl Jung observed that people have certain psychological habits and preferences that influence how they process information, make decisions, and communicate with one another. By understanding different personality styles, you can tailor your own communication style to suit those of the people around you. Result: You convey your message in a way that will be most easily understood by listeners—and cut down on the risk of miscommunication. “Those people who read the style of the individuals...
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...Watch out! GMO potatoes are taking over the market`s shelves GMOs are taking over the world. One sentence which provoked horror everywhere. Many people are unfamiliar with this abbreviation, but others are leading a cold war against it. What does GMO stand for? GMO or Genetically Modified Organism is applied to any food or meat which has been genetically modified through its growth or cultivation. In other words, vast industries are merging DNA from various species in order to increase production and decrease costs. Sure, it turned out just fine for the moneymakers, however this is on the cost of ordinary people who tremble upon the fact to go in the markets and examine and study every label which enters their shopping card. Every fruit, veggie...
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...Prozac Our company has been called on to provide damage control because of the recent death of a well know actor who was prescribed Prozac. The FDA has asked us to provide data that we have on the clinical studies. This is going to be very messy and we will have to be very careful about what is said and written from this point on. Our attorneys will be dealing with the litigation side in addition to the outside law firm that has an excellent reputation on Mass Torts. It is very likely that we will be sued and it could take years to resolve this. My plan is to do as much damage control as possible before we have every person that ever took Prozac calling attorneys to sue. Please do not have any conversations over the phone with reporters who are trying to get a scoop. All inquiries should be directed to the litigation department. We will be coordinating with the IT department so that the news releases and social media, such as Facebook and Twitter are all about putting the best information we have out there. We need to have all the sales reps start contacting with the medical personnel to advise them of the situation and how we intend to downplay these negative effects that everyone will start to have now that this has come to light. We will continue to advertise the other drugs in the same category as Prozac, the SSRI’s, without any mention of being in the same class as Prozac. We have our customer service reps that will handle the calls coming into the company...
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... K- What you know List two things you know about driving. 1. Driving is a privilege, it can always be taken away 2. Driving requires learning and skillful handing; you have to learn how to control your vehicle and follow all the laws and signs at a safe speed which is the correct speed limit. W—what you want to know List two things you want to know about driving. 1. 2. L—what you Learned Identify at least two new things you learned from Module One. 1. By taking drivers Ed you can reduce your chances of getting in a car accident. 2. The road would be an unpleasant driving environment if we didn’t have laws. 3. Do you already have your learners permit? Yes, I have my license. Module 2: The Driver: Please answer the following questions: Aha Moments: Aha moments are times when you have been reading something and the text suddenly makes sense or becomes clear to you. Please use complete sentences and proper spelling and grammar. Describe three aha moments that you had as you worked through Module Two. 1. I was learning about central vision at first and I did not get it until I look at the picture and I knew what it was all along. 2. I did not get how carbon monoxide what affect us driving but then I realized that I knew that already. 3. I was like how does attitude affect your driving until I read it. (Maybe I just always have a good attitude, never realized it). How will this information affect you as a driver...
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...We all know that according to our birth date, we fall under a particular zodiac sign. Your zodiac sign is believed to be a representation of your personality. It is said to indicate the person you are. The twelve signs of the zodiac provide a broad classification of the personality traits. Associated with every zodiac sign are some positive attributes and some negative ones. They together represent the zodiac sign and reflect the personality characteristics of the person belonging to that sign. Aries: People falling under this sign are adventurous. They are generally self-willed and courageous. They may be seen as short-tempered individuals. They are often clever and confident. On some occasions they act impatiently. Their impulsiveness and quick temper can be their potential enemies. If they overcome these weaknesses, they can achieve success in life, owing to their confidence and clarity in thinking. Taurus: Those belonging to this sign are romantics. Their love for style and beauty is apparent in their way of living. They are warm at heart and prefer being secure in life. As friends, they are trustworthy and helpful. But they can be possessive about everything they have. This may translate to selfishness and greed. If on guard about these negativities, a Taurus can make a good company and an excellent friend. Gemini: People belonging to this sign are versatile and quick-witted. They are spontaneous in communication. They come across as intelligent people. Their love...
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...relevant to their interests so that they can move into the next steps of the decision-making process. TIPS: * Segment B2B and B2C.. * Engage your prospects and existing customers. * Prospect need to be informed. Existing customers have knowledge = different stages of the buying cycle * Re-engage inactive customers. Look into new layouts, new content, reach them at different times. * Personalize email Different types of email marketing: Customer acquisition and sales generating email marketing.. Customer loyalty and brand email marketing.. Customer retention marketing.. Simple strategies: * Customer loyalty, brand building emails (most loyal customers)– holiday and birthday greetings, thank you emails, company status and advice, tips. * Rentention emails – content is an offer, sale, discount or free gift. Or info on new products * Customer win back – those who are inactive - Offers, sales, free gifts, free shipping. Email newsletters VS direct sales newsletters Newsletters * Product reviews, features and announcements of new products * Upcoming events calendars * Special offers and discounts * Featured quotes * Featured customers or users * Links to partner websites * Links to useful sections of your website * Links to social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube * ...
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...Brown Superstitions What would you think if a black cat crossed your path on your way to school? Or if you accidentally dropped a mirror and it shattered into a million pieces? I know what most of you would be thinking- I’m doomed!! That is because black cats and breaking a mirror are two very famous superstitions. “What are superstitions?” many of you may ask, “and how did they originate?” Well, today you are going to find out. Good evening teachers and students. How many of you ever heard that it is bad luck to spill salt or that it is good luck to say “Bless You” to a person after they have sneezed? I’m sure many of you have heard those superstitions, but did you ever wonder who made them up? Many famous superstitions such as the one about black cats originated in early Christianity or in Ancient times. In Ancient Egypt, people believed in mythical gods. One of those gods was a black female cat named Bastet, and since Christians were trying to get rid of other religions, black cats and their owners were burned. After many years, black cats were thought to have another meaning - evil. They were believed to have supernatural powers of evil and be associated with witches and demons. People believed that if any black cat crossed your path, this was a sign that the devil was thinking about you and blocking your way to Heaven. Many years ago, it was proven that black cats weren’t evil, but to this day people still try to avoid having a black cat cross their path. Although...
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