...corporate industry news and views, follow us on Twitter @expediainc. Expedia, Inc. is a publicly-traded company listed under the ticker symbol EXPE on the NASDAQ Global Market. Expedia is an Internet-based travel website company headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, SouthKorea, Malaysia, Mexico,Netherlands, NewZealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, US). Created by Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink. It books airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and various attractions and services via theWorld Wide Web and telephone travel agents. The site uses multiple global distribution systems like Amadeus or the Sabre reservation systems for flights and for hotels, Worldspan and Pegasus, along with its own hotel reservation system for contracted, bulk-rate reservations. This last is shared with other Expedia, Inc. sites. In December 2010, listings for AMR Corporation,...
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...A power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric energy to an electrical load. The primary function of a power supply is to convert one form of electrical energy to another and, as a result, power supplies are sometimes referred to as electric power converters. Some power supplies are discrete, stand-alone devices, whereas others are built into larger devices along with their loads. Examples of the latter include power supplies found in desktop computers and consumer electronics devices. A CD-ROM /ˌsiːˌdiːˈrɒm/ is a pre-pressed optical compact disc which contains data. The name is an acronym which stands for "Compact Disc Read-Only Memory". Computers can read CD-ROMs, but cannot write on the CD-ROM's which are not writable or erasable. A network switch (sometimes known as a switching hub) is a computer networking device that is used to connect devices together on a computer network by performing a form of packet switching. A network switch is considered more advanced than a hub because a switch will only send a message to the device that needs or requests it, rather than broadcasting the same message out of each of its ports. A network switch is a multi-port network bridge that processes and forwards data at the data link layer(layer 2) of the OSI model. Some network switches have additional features, including the ability to route packets; these switches are commonly known as layer-3 or multilayer switches. Switches exist for various types of networks including Fibre...
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...SMRT Bus Driver Case: More pay but more work? A study of union, management and employees’ relationship and dispute management SMRT Bus Driver Case: More pay but more work? A study of union, management and employees’ relationship and dispute management 1. Negotiating Labour Agreement between Union and Management Both unions and management of organizations have their individual objectives that could be similar or different accordingly to their perspectives. In Singapore, with tripartism, both union and management together with the government would settle their differences through a collective agreement. From the perspective of the management, profitability, growth and effective human resource management are the three main goals. For the unions, besides the management’s goals, they are concern about the welfare of the employees. Some companies believe that it is better off remaining non-union and adopt a hard-bargaining approach towards the unions. However, some eventually accept the philosophy that with both parties cooperating, it will create a win-win situation for both and gain more out of the collaborations. Any interest dispute that was raised by employees or employers could be resolved via two collective bargaining approaches of distributive bargaining or mutual gain bargaining. The distribution bargaining approach creates a win-lose situation while mutual gain bargaining a win-win situation. In order to illustrate how...
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...S.W.O.T. Analysis Strengths • Location within blocks of the Inner Harbor and the financial district • Yield management pricing system • Franchise marketing • No “all-suite” competitors in the area The hotel is located in a prime location due to its proximity to both the Inner Harbor and the financial district. The location suites both the business executives coming into town during the week and the leisure travelers who are visiting over the weekend. The yield management pricing system enables the hotel to operate much like the airlines to maximize occupancy rates with variable pricing. The Royale Suites Baltimore has strength in its national brand recognition as a quality all-suites hotel. In addition, as a franchise the Royale Suites Baltimore will also benefit from much larger national marketing campaigns. At the time of the hotel launch, Royale Suites was the first all-suites hotel in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The Royale Suites brand identity of offering hotel suites that include small meeting rooms recognizing the increasing demand by business people to conduct small meetings in their hotel rooms and families’ desires for larger and more private hotel rooms. Weaknesses • Few hotel amenities • Little promotion locally and nationally • Rooms do not include kitchens • Few rooms with an Inner Harbor view The Royal Suites lacks amenities such as a full kitchen in the suite and continental breakfasts and happy hours are optional. The...
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...Synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) - is dynamic random access memory (DRAM) that is synchronized with the system bus. Classic DRAM has an asynchronous interface, which means that it responds as quickly as possible to changes in control inputs. SDRAM has a synchronous interface, meaning that it waits for a clock signal before responding to control inputs and is therefore synchronized with the computer's system bus. The clock is used to drive an internal finite state machine that pipelines incoming commands. The data storage area is divided into several banks, allowing the chip to work on several memory access commands at a time, interleaved among the separate banks. This allows higher data access rates than an asynchronous DRAM. Single in-line memory module random access memory(SIMMRAM) - is a module containing one or several random access memory (RAM) chips on a small circuit board with pins that connect to the computer motherboard. Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) - is a type of random-access memory that stores each bit of data in a separate capacitorwithin an integrated circuit. The capacitor can be either charged or discharged; these two states are taken to represent the two values of a bit, conventionally called 0 and 1. Since even "nonconducting" transistors always leak a small amount, the capacitors will slowly discharge, and the information eventually fades unless the capacitor charge is refreshed periodically. Because of this refresh requirement...
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...been ranked No. 1 in its industry in 27 of the 31 ‘Most Admired’ surveys conducted by FORTUNE, and was also rated among the best in the world as a long-term investment value and for its innovativeness, employee talent, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, and quality of products and services.” (Russia) The forces that drove the company into success and continuous improvement were simply the powers of Total Quality Management. The aspects that were implemented to improve the UPS’ Total Quality Management include: 1. Technology Innovativeness 2. Transportation Programs 3. Employee Empowerment 4. Quality of Service 5. Customer Management United Parcel Service is the world's number one package delivery company in the United States and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics...
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...288-foot Mount Washington. There are many resorts in the area that offer many accommodations to their guests. The smaller resorts aren’t as busy, but cost more and the bigger resorts are less expensive but have a bigger crowd. Gunstock offers lift tickets for $63 dollars a day and rentals are $38 dollars a day. The gunstock Inn is one mile away for $150 a night and no transportation. Mount Sunapee has a special lift ticket and rentals for $74 dollars a day. The best western is $115 dollars a night and a half mile away. This hotel also has no transportation. The Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash Mountain has a special ski and stay package for $99 dollars. It includes lodging, lift tickets and transportation, and rentals are $35 dollars a day. We will meet at 5:30am in the main parking lot of the University Tuesday, December 12th. The bus leaves at 6am and arrives at the Grand Summit Hotel at 8am where we will...
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...after a normal debounce period; this two-key roll-over is provided between any two switches. s 50 kΩ maximum switch on resistance s On or off chip clock s On-chip row pull-up devices s 2 key roll-over s Keybounce elimination with single capacitor s Last key register at outputs s 3-STATE output LPTTL compatible s Wide supply range: 3V to 15V s Low power consumption An internal register remembers the last key pressed even after the key is released. The 3-STATE outputs provide for easy expansion and bus operation and are LPTTL compatible. Ordering Code: Order Number MM74C922WM Package Number M20B Package Description 20-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-013, 0.300" Wide MM74C922N N18B 18-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (PDIP), JEDEC MS-001, 0.300" Wide MM74C923WM M20B 20-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC), JEDEC MS-013, 0.300" Wide MM74C923N N20A 20-Lead Plastic Dual-In-Line Package...
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...CONTENT PAGE NO. 1. About the project, Tourism in Galway 3 2. Location Advantage, Business in Ireland 4 3. Competitive analysis, Advertisement 5 4. Transports to Galway, Investment 6 5. Our service, Wedding Package 7 6. The profits, The prices 8 7. Security and Safety 9 8. Bibliography 10/11 About the project To set up a Hotel in an area of 20 acres, having the entire modern facilities and we going to name it The Jomera Hotel. Tourism in Galway Galway is the fastest growing and the fourth largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the only city in the province of Connacht in Ireland. The city is located on the west coast of Ireland. The population of Galway City is 72,729 (based on the 2006 census carried out by the CSO), if the current growth rate continues; the population of the city will hit 100,000 by 2020. Galway has a strong local economy with complementary business sectors including manufacturing industry, tourism, retail and distribution, education, healthcare and services that include financial, construction, cultural, and professional. A total of 5.5 million overseas tourists visited Ireland in 1998. ...
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...Introduction Greyhound Lines, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas is the only nationwide provider of scheduled intercity transportation in the United States. As seen on Greyhound’s web site in 2001 they had more then twenty five million passengers aboard their bus lines and consolidated revenue was $1,022.4 million. Greyhound’s fleet consists of more then 2,300 buses which arrive and depart from one hundred and twelve company-operated terminals and approximately one thousand seven hundred agency-operated terminals. In 2001, the number of employees nationwide on payroll was twelve thousand and of that amount, approximately thirty six percent are drivers. Greyhound bus lines operate a vigorous schedule of twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. All buses are equipped with air conditioning, restrooms, tinted windows and reclining seats and since its inception in 1914, Greyhound has also expanded into other lines of services which include food, package express services and charter services. In 1998, Greyhound Lines, Inc. showed a profit of 35.2 million dollars which was much to celebrate considering that a profit hasn’t been seen since 1993. However, in 1999 there is a net loss of 16.3 million dollars. This Greyhound Lines, Inc. case study will address many key issues that must be examined in order to put Greyhound back on track, and the recommendations that will follow will try to help Greyhound stay on the road to recovery. Summary of Business & Case Americans...
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...iTHE PRE-, POST-, AND OFFSHIP CRUISE EXPERIENCE OBJECTIVES: At the end of this chapter, the students will be able to explain and understand: Categorize the various types of precruise and postcruise options Describe how shore excursions enhance a cruise Categories of port experience Pre-cruise Intermediary port stops Post-cruise Pre-cruise Packages PRECRUISE PACKAGE- package that includes lodging at the cruise departure port before the cruise Air /sea package- a package that includes airfare, the airport to dock transfer and lodging. Obtain either from cruise line itself or can be arranged independently What are the advantages—both to the client and the agent—of purchasing a pre- or post cruise package through the cruise line? One phone call or computer transaction can set up the whole package. Some or all transfers may be included in the purchase price. Less commission Cruise line personnel are ready to help if a problem occurs. Air and lodging rates may be lower. Advantages of booking with the non-cruise suppliers The selection of airlines and flights may be better. Airfares may be lower EXPENSES COVERED BY TRAVEL INSURANCE Trip cancellation, delay or interruption Lost or stolen luggage Medical expenses for accident or sickness incurred onboard or overseas (including emergency transfer from the ship) PASSENGER OPTIONS WHEN THE SHIP MAKES INTERMEDIARY PORT STOPS They may purchase a shore excursion through the cruise line. They may buy...
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... SMRT operates two out of the three MRT lines in Singapore (81.7% of the whole network) as well as the Bukit Panjang LRT system (27.1% of the rail length). The company’s bus and taxi operations form a marginal part of the transport systems at an estimate of 26.5% and 12.3% respectively, based on fleet size. In October 2008, public transport fare was increased by a net 0.7%. Transfer rebates were increased by 10 cents while all adult and senior citizen fares were increased by 4.0 cents per ride. However, with the recent shrinking of the Singapore economy, SMRT decided to roll out a fare reduction package from April 2009. The package will include a 4.6% reduction in bus and train fares and higher transfer rebates. 2. ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRY 2.1 Intensity of Rivalry among existing Competitors The public transport industry in Singapore is a duopoly industry, with SBS Transit being the only competitor in SMRT’s core operations, which is MRT and buses. Even so, SMRT’s operations are more focused on the MRT segment (53.96% of total revenue) while the major operating segment of SBS is in the bus industry (79.77% of total turnover). Therefore, there is very little competition between SMRT and SBS. Consumers are also not able to switch from one competitor to another as the train and bus network of SMRT and SBS cover different geographical areas of Singapore. In addition, there is no price war among the rivals because fare prices for buses and trains...
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...PUNE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM By: Nischay Sharma 2.0 Bus Rapid Transit System in Pune 2.1 Context Pune is the eighth largest metropolis in India and the second largest in the state of Maharashtra. It is situated 560 metres (1,837 feet) above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the right bank of the Mutha river .Pune city is the administrative headquarters of Pune district and was once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire. Pune is known to have existed as a town since 847 AD. It was the first capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati ShivajiRaje Bhosale. In the 18th century, Pune became the political centre of Indian subcontinent, as the seat of Maratha Peshwas who were the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire. Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Since the 1950-60s, Pune has had traditional old-economy industries which continue to grow. The city is now also known for Manufacturing, Automobile, Government & Private sector Research Institutes, Information technology (IT) and Educational, Management,Training institutes that attract migrants, students and Professionals not only from India but also students from South east Asia, Middle East and African countries. As per the 2011 Census of India estimate, the population of the Pune urban agglomeration is 6,049,968.In the last 50 years, the city’s population has grown by more than five times. The growth in population testifies to the vibrancy of its economic activity. Today, Pune has a diverse...
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...(LATEST COMPUTER HARDWARE and LATEST MICROPROCESSOR) LATEST COMPUTER HARDWARE 1. Microsoft Desktop 3000 Reliable 2.4-GHz Wireless Enjoy the 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) wireless technology, which delivers a reliable connection with up to a 30-foot range, with virtually no interference. BlueTrack Technology Take advantage of BlueTrack Technology, which combines the power of optical with the precision of laser for remarkable tracking on virtually any surface. Snap-in Mini-Transceiver Plug the wireless receiver into your computer’s USB port when you’re ready to work. Then snap it into the bottom of your mouse when you travel. Media Center Control media playback from your keyboard. Hot Keys Gain one-touch access to Windows Media Player, email, home, calculator, My Documents, zoom, instant messaging and photos. Tilt Wheel and More Navigate fluidly with four-way scroll, five programmable buttons, rubber side grips and magnifier. Device Stage Quickly and easily access common tasks, including product information, registration, settings, and more for popular devices such as cell phones, cameras, printers, and mouse, keyboard, and webcam products. Battery Status Indicators Avoid being caught with a dead battery. The battery status indicator glows red when the battery is running low. PRICE: $36.99 2. Alienware TactX Headset Functionality: Obviously ideal for gaming, the Alienware TactX VoIP headset connects...
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...BUSINESS PLAN Wise Choice Tours and Bus Services The Company Wise Choice Tours and Bus Services (WCTBS) is a new sightseeing company in its formative stages. It is owned and managed by entrepreneur Michael Miles. The company is located in the capital city of Georgetown. It is being organized to take advantage of a specific gap in the local sightseeing tour market. The gap exists in high quality, reasonably priced sightseeing tours in the nation's capital away from the city centre, indicating that a new entrant tour company could be expected to capture a significant portion of the current sightseeing tour market. The Company's Mission WCTBS’ mission is to provide safe, reliable and fun sightseeing tours and bus services to our customers. Six of the buses will be used for tours locally, three for tours to Suriname, Venezuela and Brazil. With a combination of clean buses, friendly and informative and helpful driver guides along with outstanding customer service, WCTBS intends to lead the other companies and make our standards their ambition. Objectives WCTBS will have as it primary objectives the following elements: To establish and operate a new tour company and bus service aiming specifically at touring the monuments, memorials, museums, and government buildings of the capital city as well as touring the historic and picturesque regions of Guyana. To implement an organizational and marketing strategy that will, beginning in the first months of operation, achieve...
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