...The 3 key points you would take into account about the Maple company/business in order to define the “best possible candidate” are: 1. High-profile customers: Maple’s clients are high-income people that expect “a high level of professionalism from the staff”, and the course is expected to be in an “impeccable condition”. We believe that the first statement is more important for the job, as professional staff can be taught to have the course in an impeccable condition. Therefore, candidates have to be friendly to customers, good looking, have good manners and good attitude to learn. 2. Physical requirement and teamwork: Candidates have to be physically prepared for the job, and have to be able to start working at 5:30 am with a smile on their face, for which we need an active and fit person. Additionally, the job characteristics require team players. 3. Poor pay and seasonality: The job has a low pay in addition to being offered for only 8 months per year. Additionally, candidates must be happy with their positions in order to be nice to clients. This probably involves that the person you are looking for is someone who had an even worse job. The key aspect in choosing someone would be that the person does not have an attractive alternative job in terms of salary or job scope. Even if this candidate does not have optimal skills, we can train him and bring him to speed. Additionally, someone who, for example, is used to cleaning bathrooms, could be very happy working in a distinguished...
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...company, such as daily production rate, cost and sales, as well as a little bit of himself, personal background. However, through the conversation, the OD consultant was ineffectively identified any existing or potential problem or issues that needed to be addressed or things that could be improved within the company. The questions that might have been asked to clarity organization issues could have been, what are the goals for each section? What’s the task structure for each section? What’s the nature of team functioning in the section? What’s the next phase of Kenworth Motor? The contracting process was effectively because Mr. Denton was very open to the OD consultant and quickly agreed to have a retreat weekend project as consultant outlined. The scope of the retreat was jointly of Mr. Denton and the OD consultant to...
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...Jack Spirko owns a media company, has a wife and son, and lives in a nice house in Arlington, Texas. Spirko, considers himself an average guy explains the Connecticut Post of April 19, 2009. But for the past few years, Spirko has been stockpiling food, water, gas, guns and ammunition. He also has a stash of red wine, Starbucks coffee and deodorant. Spirko explains, "I refer to myself as a modern survivalist, which means I don't do without. I take all these things very seriously" Jack Spirko, is part of a growing movement of people referred to as "modern survivalists" or "preppers," who are constantly preparing for a disaster-- natural, economic or Palin-made, I mean man-made. Or as survivalists put it; TEOTWAWKI, and no it is not Ewok Language, but instead stands for The End Of The World As We Know It. According to the Associated Press of May 25, 2009 Survivalblog.com, just one of the many survivalist websites which garners 137,000 unique visitors per week and the number is growing. Frank Furedi, Professor of sociology at the University of Kent at Canterbury, says people should calm down. For all the talk of a global bird flu pandemic, in the past five years there have been 200 human deaths from bird flu. In the same period No.1 more than six million people have died from diarrhoeal diseases and No. 2, more than five million in road accidents – these would seem to be more pressing, practical problems to solve. Today we will first, discuss the problems associated with the do or...
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...2015 Women & Power Retreat SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKET The Omega Women’s Leadership Center offers scholarships to enrich holistic learning. Overview PROGRAM: Women & Power Retreat: Being Bold LOCATION: Rhinebeck, New York BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Since 2002, Omega’s Women & Power series has brought thousands of women together to explore issues of power, spiritual growth, and social action. In a weekend of inspirational keynotes, stimulating panel conversations, and experiential workshops, participants are invited to reflect, heal, and gain skills for living with greater purpose. TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS: Full scholarship: tuition plus Accommodations & Meals Package or commuter/facility fee Partial scholarship: any combination of full or partial coverage of tuition, Accommodations & Meals Package, and/or commuter/facility fee TRANSPORTATION: The cost of transportation to/from Omega is NOT included (with the exception of a limited number of seats on a shuttle bus to/from NYC requiring pre-registration.) APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 10, 2015 NOTIFICATION: You will be notified no later than July 24 and, if offered a scholarship, you will be asked to confirm your attendance by July 31. BALANCE DUE: For recipients of partial scholarships, any remaining balance will become due and payable when you receive your registration confirmation from Omega. REQUIREMENT: Scholarship recipients are asked to offer their feedback by committing to complete an online evaluation...
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...earliest date your space will be available for move-in. Move-In Day Procedure: • Please arrive at the clubhouse main entrance for check-in. Your check-in time is based on your room assignment. Check-in times are below. • Rent, fees, and deposit are due 15 days prior to move-in, August 1, 2014. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH. • Any outstanding paperwork must be completed before receiving keys. This includes obtaining an approved Guarantor. All Guarantor forms must be notarized unless signed at The Retreat office and witnessed by a Retreat Staff member. If you’ve chosen to self-qualify, proof of income must be received and approved. • You will also need to bring proof that you have switched the electricity, water, & trash into your name. Please provide either an account number or paperwork from the utility company. If you have purchased The Retreat utility package, this is not necessary as the utilities will remain in the Landlord name. All roommates must choose the same utility option. • If you plan to bring a pet, please complete the Pet Addendum and pay the pet fee. If your pet violates the Pet Addendum, it will not be allowed. If you do not have the Pet Addendum entirely completed and your pet fee paid, your pet will not be allowed. Your pet will be required to stay off property until the pet addendum is completed and the pet fee is paid. We will not accept the addendum without the fee and will...
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...In this lesson, the resulting layout allows the user to compare the differences between the changes in vegetation and invasives over time. The maps on the left side of the layout display the vegetation groups found inside of the study area located within the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. The maps on the right side of the layout, contain data of the same study area but show how invasive species community has changed. To show changes over time, the maps were digitized from 3 different decades 1962, 1973, and 2005, respectively. The map also displays the annual average depth of Lake Eerie for each year. Included at the bottom of the layout, is a reference map to show the study site in relation to the state of Ohio. This map can be effective because the user can study the map and take away a basic understanding about how the water levels have had an impact on the vegetation groups throughout the study area. It can also be determined from the 2005 Invasive map that the invasive species have increased throughout the study area compared to the previous decades. Although this layout style can communicate a basic message, it lacks real depth. While this may be a visual aid to some, having real data and numbers would allow the user to make many more inferences about the study area's vegetative community. I find this layout to be very busy, and I suspect it could be overwhelming to anyone unfamiliar with the study. Another challenge was turning on the OpenStreetMap layer for all 7 maps...
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...ENVS 1500 – Assignment #1 Leaf Decomposition Working Hypothesis: Different tree species leaves will not decompose at different rates. AND Different tree species will not harbour different soil animals. Decomposition Rates: ln (Mo÷Mt) = k × t Maple: t = 42/365 = 0.11506849 Mo = 0.780769231 Mt = 0.569230769 Isolate for k. ln (0.780769231 ÷ 0.569230769) = k × 0.11506849 ln (1.37162162258309) = k × 0.11506849 0.315993705978644 ÷ 0.11506849 = k k = 2.746135853339551 European Buckthorne: t = 42/365 = 0.11506849 Mo = 0.418181818 Mt = 0.154545455 Isolate for k. ln (0.418181818 ÷ 0.154545455) = k × 0.11506849 ln (2.705882343806228) = k × 0.11506849 0.99542804905692 ÷ 0.11506849 = k k = 8.650743996526937 Figure 1.1: Organisms Observed (Maple Leaves): Species Name | Taxonomic Category | Role in Food Webs | Fire Ant | Hymenoptera | Omnivore | Common Centipede | Scutigeromorpha Pocock | Carnivore | Earth Worm | Megadrilacea | Decomposer | Earwig | Dermaptera | Carnivore / Herbivore (less common species) | Sow bug (Woodlouse) | Isopoda | Decomposer | Termite | Isoptera | Herbivore / Decomposer | Daddy Long Leg | Pholcidae (Araneae) | Carnivore | Common Ant | Formicidae | Herbivore | Millipede | Diplopoda | Herbivore / Decomposer | Aphids | Hemiptera | Herbivore | Garden Spider | Araneae | Carnivore | (ITIS, 2013) (Evans, 2007) (CISEO, 1997) (Meyer, 2007) Figure 1.2: Organisms...
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...Japanese Red Maple is a beautiful and breathtaking tree. They are commonly a very short tree but can reach heights of up to 20 feet in the correct environment. The Japanese Red Maple is not a native to America, where it is so commonly known today, but was brought to the U.S before World War II. (Bellarmine.edu) In Japan, the tree can grow very wide and be much fuller than it is here in America. The Japanese Red Maple, used most commonly as a yard decoration, is also (as all plants are) a great source of oxygen. Even though they can be small as bonsai trees, Japanese Red Maples are beautiful trees that help enrich the surrounding environment with oxygen and rich beautiful color. A Japanese Red Maple can grow in many different environments. With the ability of living in USDA zones 5 through 8, this Japan native has become a popular plant in America. The bending and winding branches, even on the shorter trees, give this tree a different look that many consider attractive. This tree grows very slow, on average 2 to 3 feet per year. It does not require many nutrients so it does not need much upkeep. Just enough water to keep it feed. The Japanese Red Maple needs both sunlight and shade in order to properly grow, if kept in too much sun, the tree can be damaged and burned. ( (Roy, 2006)) The Japanese Red Maple “has a strong fibrous root system, multiple stems, and slender shoots that end in small paired buds.”( (Roy, 2006)) In North Carolina, where I live, the Japanese Maples, do not...
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...Read this essay on the Importance of Trees ! Plants are very important for us. They provide us fresh fruits, wood, natural herbs and many things of professional value. They are home to numerous wildlife, bugs and creatures. They provide colour to men and creatures. They prevent famine and cause rain fall. They help in verifying polluting the environment. They provide us fresh air to take in and play essential role in the process of CO2. So, we should increase forestation. Wood is the most effective product that trees provide us with. We use wooden often. Wood is used as petrol and wood. Wood is used to make furnishings. Wood is also used to lay the paths of the railways. Plants are excellent sources of therapeutic natural herbs, ribbons and raw materials for many sectors. We get resins, organic gum area, etc. from the trees. The bamboo sheets bedding is an essential wide range of shrub which develops in large quantity. It is of excellent professional value. It is found everywhere. It is used as building content to make short-term shed. It is an essential resource of protection for the poor and financially sluggish individuals. Bamboo is used to make pads, barrier, bag and various products of the crafts. Bamboo is used as raw content to make paper. Cane is another wide range of shrub which is used in many things. Mats, rules and furnishings are created from the cane. Furniture created of cane is highly creative, wonderful and costly. Lac is one of the most effective...
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...The Maple Tree Druid horoscope for Maple (The DailyHoroscope by Comitic) Druid horscope for Maple. The Maple is known as the luckiest of trees. It embodies a happy spirit because it represents very desirable qualities, such as success, wealth, and general prosperity. This is a very positive and constructive sign. It is only natural, then, that Maple people are always pleasant to be around because they are cheerful, joyful, and active. These dynamic people are quite adventurous and always seek out excitement. Even when a Maple Tree person isn't the most gorgeous one in the room, he or she can easily compensate for it with an outrageous, interesting, and outstanding personality. Maples are known to be offbeat, extravagant, and even a bit bizarre. They are always aware of all the new trends, social customs, and the most recent discoveries in the world around them. On any given day they are involved or considering any number of interesting and exciting projects. However, they rarely implement any of their daring ideas. Maples prefer to watch others achieve their goals. Maple people have irrepressible energy; they are simply restless! They are interested in too many things at once. Sometimes Maples feel that if they stop even for a moment, they will miss out on something very important. Despite their daring personalities, Maple people are not extremely courageous. The only reason they decides to take a risk is because Maples have a very low sense of danger. ...
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...SPECIES DESCRIPTION SIZE €PRICE(PER TREE) Bare Rooted Our trees are quoted for bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Alders Common Alder Quick growing up to 20m, for shelter. Grows well in heavy or wet soils. Wind resistant. Suitable for costal locations. 1-2ft 5ft 10ft 10ft €1-2 €8 €30 €50 (potted) (Alnus glutinosa) Italian Alder Quick growing up to 20m. More decorative than other alders; tolerating drier and limey soil, wind resistant; For shelter and avenue planting. (Alnus cordata). 1-2ft 5ft 10-14ft 10-14ft 15-20ft - €1-2 €10 €25 €40-50 (potted) €75-125 Red Alder Initially very quick growing up to 20m; withstands wind and coastal conditions; for shelter belts, copses etc. (Alnus rubra) 9ft 9ft 15-20ft 15-20ft - €18 €30 (potted) €75 €130-140 (potted) Ashes Common Ash Grows up to 30m, on most soils even limey; vigorous root system, withstands wind and coastal conditions. 2-3ft 3-5ft 9ft 10-14ft 10-14ft €2-3 €6 €18 €30 €40-50 (potted) (Fraxinus excelsior) Fine Leaved Ash Grows quickly up to 25m. Decorative foliage, wind resistant, grows anywhere. 12ft+ 12ft+ €30 €40-50 (potted) (Fraxinus angustifolia) Manna Ash Grows up to 15m in most soils; decorative, snowy white flowers in May. 8-9ft €30 (Fraxinus ornus) Beeches Copper Beech Up to 30m. Very decorative, needs some shelter; good growing, used as specimen and hedging. . 3ft €3 3ft €8-9 (potted) 5ft €15 5ft €20 (potted) 8ft €20-25 8ft €30-35 (potted) 9ft €25-30 9ft €35-40...
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...the Appalachian Mountains, in a town named Pikeville. Pikeville is a polluted town because of the coal industry. People live in apartment or condominium buildings because of its little space available. I grew up in one of the many buildings in Pikeville admiring from my bedroom window the beauty of the mountains, always exploring with my eyes the forest or the meadows, looking for a clean and quiet place. And, I found one on a hill in the back of the town. It is about 100 feet square, it has seven old trees, wild flowers and a lot of bugs and ants during summer time. I used to go there to sit down on a rock and watch the town and my trees. There was a very old tree, a maple tree, with a huge trunk. The others were smaller, three in the back, three on my left side and the old maple tree on my right. There were flowers, many kinds, white, yellow, purple and blue. It was nobody's place. Nobody owned that hill, but it was beautiful and peaceful and I dreamed many times about a white house over there. I think that, these kinds of places are meaningful to people because they are natural and people can be there alone, away from their everyday life. I used to go there to be alone or to dream with my eyes open admiring the blue sky or the...
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...Autumn ending later in north hemisphere, research shows Rebecca Tackett Union Institute and University March 30, 2014 Autumn ending later in north hemisphere, research shows Researchers from the University of Southampton are saying that study are showing that autumn is taking place later in the years and spring is starting earlier. Satellites were used over a 25 years period to identify changing patterns in vegetation. They were looking for changes in leaf cover, color and growth. The study was led by Professor of geography Peter Atkinson who says that there is much speculation about whether climate change is related to the seasonal changes. He believes this study is a significant piece of the puzzle. They believe that the climate change does have an effect of the change in vegetation growth cycles types of vegetation. The studies looked at several types of vegetation such as mosaic vegetation, broad-leaved deciduous forests, and mixed leaved forests. They analyzed groups of vegetation in which the size has not been affected by human intervention. The biggest change was shown in the broad-leaved deciduous forest and the needle-leaved deciduous forest. This showed that autumn is happening significantly later in the year. The evidence was more pronounced for a later autumn than the evidence for the earlier spring. Professor Atkinson also says that there have been similar studies done in the past but that have not been as rigorous or accurate as this one. The research...
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...Maple syrup, a delicacy across much of the northern United States in late spring. Maple syrup does not simply come off of the store shelves, nor is it made in a large factory. In fact many steps take place before the syrup is at the table. Late Spring, the start of the syruping season, nights are cold and days warm perfect for the sap, sugar rich water, to start moving throughout the trees. The opportunity to collect sap varies every year because it relies on the temperature, specifically when the mercury falls below freezing at night and rises to about 50 degrees during the day. The reason for this is in the fall the tree stores all of its sap in its roots for winter. New warmth after a long winter signals the tree to send the sap backup to the branches, for the formation new leaves. The perfect conditions allow for the sap to move throughout the tree during the night and day allowing people to collect it. The first step, finding the right tree Sugar maples followed by silver maples are...
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...MAPLE SYRUP When I think about maple syrup one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is a huge maple tree trunk with a metal buckets hanging on it. The age old tradition of “sugar bushing” (maple trees used to be referred to as sugar bushes) is a little foggy. It has been said that early settlers in the United States learned about sugar maples from Native Americans Indians. No one is exactly sure how it all began but it is rumored that an Indian Chief of a tribe threw a tomahawk at a tree and when sap ran out of the tree his wife used the liquid to boil venison. Another story holds that American Indians stumbled on sap running from a broken maple branch. Maple Sap typically runs out of maple trees on days when the temperature is around 40 degrees following a night when the temperature dropped below freezing. Farmers would drill holes into the trees to allow the sap to drain. Every day or two the farmers would empty the buckets into larger containers and haul the watery substance to a "sugar house". The sap is about 98% water and it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. The sugar makers would boil off most of the water over a wood fire and what remained was sweet brown syrup. Other sugar makers would heat the sap down even more turning it into crystallized sugar. In the modern era the process has developed to the point that the sugar industry produced evaporators that were in essence giant frying pans with fire boxes built underneath. Most serious...
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