...Following the Band: Review of the Film Almost Famous Almost famous, written and directed by Cameron Crowe , is an endearing coming of age film that follows the adventures and experiences William Miller, of a teenage writer played by Patrick Fugit, as he follows an up and coming rock and roll band (Stillwater) in order to write a cover story for Rolling Stone Magazine in the early 1970's. William Miller is a bright-eyed and intelligent young high school student with a passion for both writing and rock music. Confined by an overly concerned and strict mother who has a irrational dislike for rock and roll music, William is desperate to break away and create a life for himself. William is determined it find an outlet and eventually lands a job writing album reviews for a local newspaper. Lester Bangs, an editor of Cream (a low-budget rock and roll magazine) played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, stumbles across William's album reviews and enjoys his work. Lester ends up getting ahold of William and offers him a job reporting on a Black Sabbath Concert. William excitedly accepts the offer, but is unable to gain access to the hugely popular Black Sabbath after the concert. Fortunately for William the members of the opening band, Stillwater, are very willing to be interviewed and provide him with enough material to write a solid report. William's piece on Stillwater catches the eye of an editor at Rolling Stone Magazine, Ben Fong-Torres ( played by Terry Chen ), who was so impressed by...
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...Congress and as a judge( Cruxton, J. Bradley). During the years of 1900-1906 she began writing about social issues under a fake name of Janey Canunk( Pettinger, Tejvan). Four years later she became the first women to work for the Edmonton Hospital Board. The next thirty years for Emily’s life would be the hardest years of her life, but would finally give women the voice and the rights they deserved. In the year of 1916, Alberta had passed the Dawer Act, which gave women the right to inherit 33% of their husband’s property( Pettinger, Tejvan). Her next mission was to give women the right to vote, this was later accomplished in 1919. During the years that women struggled to become a legal person, she created a group known as the Famous Five, the women involved were Nellie McClung, Louis McKinney, Henrietta Edwards and Irene Parhy, this was case was referred to as the persons case. After being declined by the Supreme Court that women were people, Emily moved to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Britain which was the highest court appeal. In 1929 on October 18th, women were considered people under the BNA and were able to serve in the senate(Pettinger, Tejvan). In 1933 Emily Murphy had passed away leaving behind her husband Arthur Murphy and her four children. Even though she never became a member of the Senate, she was able to accomplish many other great things that gave women the voice and the extra push to help them be what they...
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...Tieguanyin Tea simplified Chinese: 铁观音 (tiěguānyīn) traditional Chinese: 鐵觀音 Jyutping: tit3 gwun1 yam1 Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Thih-koan-im; literally "Iron Guanyin or Iron Avalokiteśvara" or 'Tikuanyin' / 'Tit Koon Yum' Tieguanyin, Guanyin, Guanshiyin, are the names of the Chinese Goddess for over 20 centuries. Since then, Japan name Guanyin as Kannon, in Korea as Guam-eum. For about 200 years to 300 years, Chinese Buddhism Guanyin also influenced the south Asia nations and the south Asia people re-named Guanyin to bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, Mahāyāna Buddhism. The name of the Chinese tea is translated in English as "Iron Guanyin", and sometimes as "Iron Goddess of Mercy." These two names are accurate. The deity has long been given a female identity in Chinese folk culture, although the original Chinese name carries no suggestion of the male-or-female-nature. A more accurate translation of the reference to the deity should be (the One) Observing the Voice of the People.Other spellings and names include "Ti Kuan Yin," "Tit Kwun Yum," "Ti Kwan Yin," "Iron Buddha," "Iron Goddess Oolong," and "Tea of the Iron Bodhisattva." It is also known in the abbreviated form as "TGY." Tieguanyin is a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea originated in the 19th century in Anxi in Fujian province. Tieguanyin produced in different areas of Anxi have different gastronomic characteristics. Production has since extended to many regions even outside of China, including Mucha in Nantou, Taiwan. Weight...
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...lyricsWhen I was a young boy, My father took me into the city To see a marching band. He said, "Son when you grow up, would you be the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?" He said "Will you defeat them, your demons, and all the non-believers, the plans that they have made?" "Because one day I'll leave you, A phantom to lead you in the summer, To join The Black Parade." When I was a young boy, My father took me into the city To see a marching band. He said, "Son when you grow up, would you be the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?" Sometimes I get the feeling she's watching over me. And other times I feel like I should go. And through it all, the rise and fall, the bodies in the streets. And when you're gone we want you all to know. We'll carry on, We'll carry on And though you're dead and gone believe me Your memory will carry on We'll carry on And in my heart I can't contain it The anthem won't explain it. A world that sends you reeling from decimated dreams Your misery and hate will kill us all. So paint it black and take it back Let's shout it loud and clear Defiant to the end we hear the call To carry on We'll carry on And though you're dead and gone believe me Your memory will carry on We'll carry on And though you're broken and defeated Your weary widow marches On and on we carry through the fears Ooh oh ohhhh Disappointed faces of your peers Ooh oh ohhhh Take a look at me cause I...
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...Denia Estrada April 3, 2016 Case Study 8: Just Another Move to China? The impact of international assignments on the expatriate families The MacDougall Family When it comes to jobs across countries, moving from place to place, financial status and other common factors that help to affect a decision, family and the way you raise your children does affect your decisions. Both Lisa and Lachlan hold a valuable resource that majority of multi-national firms wish employees had, family mobility. The ability to get up and move from country to country without really hesitating on the decision. The MacDougall family knew that once they finished a project, they were on to the next. They never really planned to “permanently” stay in one location. Both Lisa and Lachlan are also very educated people, having experiences from all over the world. They have traveled to places like Chicago, Philadelphia, and Sydney. They also have many connections that they have built moving from place to place. Lisa, however, for a good portion of their marriage was just a what in America is called “stay-at-home” mom knew that she could not be that way her whole life. She went and got her education and thus started to provide for her family as well. Reflecting on her dual-career trailing spouse journey, she made the correct choices because she first help raised their children. Once they got to a certain age, she began to pursue her own goals. Her career was also able to move from place to place because...
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...VERSE: G D When I was a young boy, Em D My father took me into the Am C D (Dsus4 optional) city to see a marching band. G D He said, "Son when you grow up, Em D Am C D would you be the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?" G D He said "Will you defeat them, Em D Am C D your demons, and all the non believers, the plans that they have made?" G D Because one day I'll leave you, Em D A phantom to lead you in the Am C D summer, to join the black parade." INSTRUMENTAL: (G,D,Em,D,Am,C,D) PLAY 1ST VERSE AGAIN VERSE 2: STRUM FAST G D Em D Sometimes I get the feeling she's watching over me. Am C D (Dsus4) And other times I feel like I should go. ...
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...ANSWERS 1. By mid-2009, Burger King was not in any of the following five countries: France, India, Nigeria, Pakistan and South Africa . And comparing these countries as possible future locations for Burger King will be as according to me the first preference will go to the countries that have good amount of Non-Veg consumption in it. As Burger King is known for its Non-Veg products e.g. Beef and Hamburger and other beef products. Which can be famous in all the countries whose people consumes the beef and Non-Veg products most. And where there is a good amount of youth too. Cause. France, Pakistan and South Africa will be the good and vast market for any country to Penetrate into it and get their business going well and expand their business as well as Get the best returns on it. As these are the countries with the large population and with big population of youth to who consumes Junk Food the most. In India they will have lesser chance to grow their business although there is a vast market for any company can’t resist to get in to it. But Burger King is Knows for the Non-Veg product and India’s most of the population consumes Veg products more. So in India there will be a large market but lesser chances to expand their business and getting successful they cannot get the success in India without changing their uniqueness. Nigeria is not a Large and vast market to get into as there are not more population and lesser ratio of youth people So, According...
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...have good amount of Non-Veg consumption in it. As Burger King is known for its Non-Veg products e.g. Beef and Hamburger and other beef products. Which can be famous in all the countries whose people consumes the beef and Non-Veg products most. And where there is a good amount of youth too. Cause. France, Pakistan and South Africa will be the good and vast market for any country to Penetrate into it and get their business going well and expand their business as well as Get the best returns on it. As these are the countries with the large population and with big population of youth to who consumes Junk Food the most. In India they will have lesser chance to grow their business although there is a vast market for any company can’t resist to get in to it. But Burger King is Knows for the Non-Veg product and India’s most of the population consumes Veg products more. So in India there will be a large market but lesser chances to expand their business and getting successful they cannot get the success in India without changing their uniqueness. Nigeria is not a Large and vast market to get into as there are not more population and lesser ratio of youth people So, According to me Burger king should go ahead with this three big potential and large market to expand their business there. 2. As an International Restaurant company, specifically Burger King having their own big image worldwide they do have many advantages as well as disadvantages. Advantages: As having a Big Image and...
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...Introduction This report is based on the ‘L’Oreal: Expansion in China’ case study. L’Oreal is a successful French cosmetic company that involved into many different international markets. This report will discuss how L’Oreal gets into the Chinese cosmetic Market and the strategic to develop their brand in the Chinese market. L’Oreal acquires two famous Chinese cosmetic brands which are Yue-Sai and Mininurse. It is in order to entrance the market quickly and sales the most suitable products. The aim of this report is to define the challenge L’Oreal has been faced. Then it describes how L’Oreal managing their strategic in Chinese market. In addition, it gives an accommodation which could help L’Oreal overcoming these challenges. Background L’Oreal’s background The French company L’Oreal is a giant in cosmetics market that founded in 1907 by Eugene Schueller. The earliest success for L’Oreal is because it got the first hair color formula and then expanded into the field of shampoo and soaps. From the very beginning, L’Oreal decided to export its product to other countries such as Holland, Italy and so on. It entered the US market at 1953. Schueller was died in 1957 and Francois Dalle replaces his post. Although the boss has been change but L’Oreal expanded into overseas markets continuity. In 2004, L’Oreal had 52,000 employees over the world and portfolio of 17 international brands. As shown in the L’Oreal group annual report, the largest market for L’Oreal is still Western...
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...that technology has been the impact of a business is global companies can interact more easily because of technology and the Internet. They don’t need to get to the other country or maybe a city just to make an agreement and sign a document. This essay will talk about how online shopping and marketing & advertising has been impacted the way of business operates. As you can see, nowadays some companies improve their service by using a website to promote their products. They allow us as a costumer to purchase from online and paid the product and also the shipping cost by requiring a credit card. And they will send it through a courier service. Example, eBay is part of a company that selling things through online. Usually people who want to sell their things (example: Textbooks), they will post the detail and the book condition in their website. And people from another city or country can check it. Is it making easier people to buy things? Actually it is. Nonetheless, sometimes the photo and the details won’t it like they post it on the website. In the picture it looks nice, but in reality they are not in a satisfactory condition. And also we need to be careful to Cyber Crime. Citizens Crime Commission of New York City (2014) stated that while no one is ever completely invulnerable to cyber crime, using some prevention would certainly lessen the chances of becoming a victim. Due to the technological development, company is doing their marketing through the Internet and makes the...
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...Family, tradition, innovation and quality: how to succeed during recession The case of an excellence in the province of Piacenza: Molino Dallagiovanna Srl Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Piacenza Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management – Professor Ghezzi Second-level degree in International Management Albertario Gianluca Di Paolo Federica Matrà Giuseppe Resmini Riccardo Rodondi Francesco Terdich Andrea March 20, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………...2 Scarcity of resources: a limit for SMEs, but not for Molino Dallagiovanna.......................5 a. Research and Development……………………………………………………....….5 b. Communication and Internationalization……………………………………………7 Expansion of product lines and customization: Premium value delivered........................10 a. The production process……………………………………………………………..10 b. A Mental Approach…………………………………………………………….......12 c. Quality Certifications and Partnerships…………………………………………….13 d. Great attention towards clients’ needs………………………………………...…...14 Family is strength....................................................................................................................15 a. The organizational chart............................................................................................15 b. Theories.....................................................................................................................19 c. Molino Dallagiovanna does not follow theories...
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...CORPORATE CULTURE SECRETS OF FIVE COMPANIES EMPLOYEES LOVE How innovative companies are creating ways to build company culture while seeing tangible benefits. INTRODUCTION Creating the right culture for your company could be the best investment you ever make – and often, it doesn’t cost a dime. The world’s most innovative companies find hidden value by operating outside of established business culture. Time and time again, competitors are left asking, “How did they do that?” CORPORATE CULTURE SECRETS OF FIVE COMPANIES EMPLOYEES LOVE The answer is simple: Culture. The right culture fosters innovation, finds talent in unexpected places, and empowers employees at all levels. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but the following examples from leaders of innovative company culture will help you adopt a mindset that inspires greatness. /02 CORPORATE CULTURE SECRETS OF FIVE COMPANIES EMPLOYEES LOVE FOSTERING INNOVATION WHILE DEVELOPING EMPLOYEES If you get the culture right, most of the other stuff will just take care of itself. Tony Hsieh, Founder and CEO, Zappos.com /03 FOSTERING INNOVATION WHILE DEVELOPING EMPLOYEES Ideas From Everywhere (IFE) is a program for CareerBuilder employees, launched nearly 8 years ago as part of a company decision to adopt a strategy centered on innovation. In essence, employees are encouraged to submit their ideas for new businesses within the company. Their fellow employees are then asked to vote for the best idea...
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...Case 1 CEMEX: GLOBAL GROWTH THROUGH SUPERIOR INFORMATION CAPBILITIES 1. CEMEX is a cement company. What are the sources of competitive advantage in the cement industry? What is CEMEX's position in the global cement industry? First, the cement business is cyclical. The uncertainty of the number of demand and sales restricts a cement company to gain profits stably. Thus, the expansion of the scale of the company is very critical to enhance the competitiveness, especially the international expansion to different countries and continents. Decentralized production and sales in a wide range of countries can offset the risk of shocks in some markets. On the cost side, as a capital intensive and cash generative industry, cement industry needs large scale to build up supplier’s bargaining power to reduce the costs. Overall, the scale of company and the expansion overseas are the critical sources of competitive advantage in the cement industry. Founded in Mexico in 1906, CEMEX has grown from a small regional company to a leading producer and marketer of cement. It not only dominates the domestic market, but also operates cement and related products in more than 30 countries, especially in many emerging markets. In addition, it is the largest trader of cement in the world. At last, it is one of the world’s leading investors in IT industry. 2. Consider the period prior to 1997 in the case. What are the main IT -related changes that Cemex has made? What are the primary...
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...CEMEX: GLOBAL GROWTH THROUGH SUPERIOR INFORMATION CAPBILITIES 1. CEMEX is a cement company. What are the sources of competitive advantage in the cement industry? What is CEMEX's position in the global cement industry? First, the cement business is cyclical. The uncertainty of the number of demand and sales restricts a cement company to gain profits stably. Thus, the expansion of the scale of the company is very critical to enhance the competitiveness, especially the international expansion to different countries and continents. Decentralized production and sales in a wide range of countries can offset the risk of shocks in some markets. On the cost side, as a capital intensive and cash generative industry, cement industry needs large scale to build up supplier’s bargaining power to reduce the costs. Overall, the scale of company and the expansion overseas are the critical sources of competitive advantage in the cement industry. Founded in Mexico in 1906, CEMEX has grown from a small regional company to a leading producer and marketer of cement. It not only dominates the domestic market, but also operates cement and related products in more than 30 countries, especially in many emerging markets. In addition, it is the largest trader of cement in the world. At last, it is one of the world’s leading investors in IT industry. 2. Consider the period prior to 1997 in the case. What are the main IT -related changes that Cemex has made? What are the primary capabilities...
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...University Of Wollongong in Dubai TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 03 INTRODUCTION 04 COMPANY PROFILE- BMW 05 TECHNIQUES FOR SURVIVAL 05 BUSINESS MODEL 06 CREATIVE INITIATIVENESS 06 SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP 07 THINGS TO LEARN 09 CONCLUSION 10 REFERENCE 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is basically a case analysis on the sustainable leadership excellence showcased by BMW. It describes their booming stages in their ventures through sustainable leadership. The report contains many concepts of locust form of enterprises as well as honeybee form of enterprises discussed and comparing in between which one is more preferred for better working of the enterprise. It mainly discuss on how the company works during the global financial crisis of 2008-09 and how they stood apart in front of its competitors when General Motors and Chrysler were in the stage of bankruptcy and the US government had to bail them out and Fiat bought Chrysler. INTRODUCTION The global financial crisis of 2008-09 has been a key thing for testing the efficiency and sustainability of many organizations around the globe. Most of the organizations could not survive GFC and the government had to come for the rescue of these companies. The report explains about how these companies managed to come back as key players after GFC. Here we also try to identify the two striking features in order to distinguish...
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