...The Pedestrian vs. The Veldt The Pedestrian | | The Veldt | Author | | | Author | | Title’s importance/Symbolism | | | Title’s importance/symbolism | | CharactersCharacterization: What do the characters look like? Qualities, virtues / flaws? How do they speak? Attitudes, habits, behaviour, characteristics?Are the characters stereotyped or individualized?`Round´ (complex, many-sided) vs. `flat´ (one-sided, stereotyped) characters (= does the character change or develop? How?) What are the relationships / interactions between the characters? | Protagonist | Antagonist | | CharactersCharacterization: What do the characters look like? Qualities, virtues / flaws? How do they speak? Attitudes, habits, behaviour, characteristics?Are the characters stereotyped or individualized?`Round´ (complex, many-sided) vs. `flat´ (one-sided, stereotyped) characters (= does the character change or develop? How?) What are the relationships / interactions between the characters? | Protagonist | Antagonist | | | | | | Setting (the background against which the story unfolds)When does the action take place – past / present / future – season, year, period? What is the time span of the story?Are there any jumps in time (flashbacks / flash forwards)?Place? House, outside, town, countryside? One place or several? Is the setting important for the plot or secondary?Environment / milieu (social class, traditional or modern society, modern life vs. old-fashioned, etc.)?Lifestyle...
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...Rocky Mountain Mutual Utah Date: June 19, 2015 To Zachery Evans Vice President, Operations From Joseph Mirola Claims Manager Memo: This report entails discussion on the viability of the fitness centre. Cost vs benefits have been studied and ways to decrease cost and increase revenue have been looked at. The options have been evaluated considering the need for space and the high cost to maintain the place. Based on this analysis it is recommended to open the fitness centre to family members of employees at a membership fee which would increase enough revenue to lease a facility to accommodate the Information Systems Department Executive Summary Viability of the Fitness Centre at Rocky Mountain is discussed. Investments and maintenance cost is very high. They are not justified by the usage of the facility. Space is needed to accommodate Information Systems Department and management is contemplating closing the fitness centre. This is would lead to decreased morale among regulars to the fitness centre. Solutions have been discussed and the most feasible alternative is: 1. Formally introduce the Wellness Program 2. Make it open to families of employees at a membership fee 3. Use funds generated in the process to lease a place for the Information Systems Department Upon evaluation this option looks viable and should be implemented. Situation Analysis Rocky Mountain Mutual, an insurance company built its head quarters in Utah, given...
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...Accessories) category planner. ◆ Monthly sales plan preparation to achieve overall target monthly and yearly. ◆ Historic sales data analysis and Assortment analysis to get the correct assortment ◆ Continues Sales vs. space analysis to change the space allocation according to sales. ◆ Inventory roll out not to give a chance for aging inventory by rolling out promotions in frequent intervals. Secondary Space Management ◆ Documentation of secondary space allocated to Brand (SOH/SIS) per store. ◆ Coordinating with Marketing team and Designing Team for upcoming SOH/SIS, identifying space and ML mapping for smoother execution in Stores. Analysis report Preparation ◆ Analysis report preparation i.e. MBQ Report preparation as per the requirement of replenishment and operations team so that replenishment should be smoother and execution proper. ◆ Besides planogramming preparing Excess stock report i.e. NIP/NIS report on weekly basis, assortment standardization/Planning by checking Layout module. ◆ Preparing Space allocation sheet for sales vs. space analysis and redistribution of space available as per business requirement. ◆ Creating Fixtures and designing layout model (.psy file) in JDA to meet the 3D fixtures used in DIGITAL and RDX stores. Space Planning ◆ Space Planner – CDIT...
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...can get your rate of return on the investment * Decoupling stock: ________ Reasons for carrying inventory * To reduce the negative effects of uncertainty * Demand * Supply * Production * Transportation * To gain economies of scale * Purchasing * Production * Transportation 1. Uncertainty a. Uncertainty in demand i. Customer demand is usually unknown ii. Maintain target customer service levels iii. Stock-out cost (you lose sales) vs. inventory carrying costs (you’re able to meet customer demand, but then you have extra) b. Uncertainty in supply iv. Availability, prices may vary (raw material may not be available at all times, and their prices may vary. Thus, when prices go down, it is more beneficial to buy inventory) v. Maintain uninterrupted flow of raw material vi. Stock-out costs vs. inventory carrying costs c. Production vii. Process times, sequences may vary viii. Minimize idle...
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...The Space Race Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century John Carpenter The Space Race On October 4, 1957, a Soviet R-7 intercontinental ballistic missile launched Sputnik (Russian for “traveler”), the world’s first artificial satellite and the first man-made object to be placed into the Earth’s orbit. (www.history.com/topics/space-race) The race for space has official begun and the United States of America were losing. American’s thought that outer space was the new frontier and did not feel too comfortable knowing that the suppose enemy were the first to accomplish the mission. On the government side, knowing the Soviets’ had the capability to launch a missile into outer space, they had to have the same ability to launch a nuclear weapon. The competition became more than just getting to space; it also became a security issue to protect the US and other nations as well. After the Soviet R-7 went up in 1957, a month later the Russians sent up Sputnik 2, but this time was carrying a passenger “Rocky” the rocket dog. This proved that a living species could survive space travel. To have the Russians making all the “first” in space missions did not sit well with Americans and began to push the government into overtime to do the same. On January 1958 the U.S. launched their very own satellite called Explorer 1, designed by the US Army under the direction of rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. In the same year President Dwight Eisenhower signed a public order to...
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...Leasing vs. Purchasing Leasing vs. Purchasing Purchasing or leasing a large asset is vital to the company’s financial bottom line. Businesses need to make ideal decisions based on what will help the growth of the company. Having a set financial plan in place that reviews not only the benefits but, also the losses will help determine if purchasing or leasing would be most beneficial for a company. Many factors will be addressed including taxes and time and money. Lease Decision Factors that should be consider before making a lease decision are the same factors that need to be evaluated to make a purchase decision. A plan should be put together addressing the following factors. What is the timeframe needed is it short or unknown, how soon would the item or be needed. I the space, item adequate, or will there be the cost associated with making the space or item adequate. Flexibility for growth and possible costs associated with expanding space or equipment in present location. Physical space location considerations, ability to grow, or possible relocation costs and travel time. Services needed for space or item or services close enough, cost for services that need to be implemented, networking, electrical, parking and security. Understanding cost such as “design fees, construction, moving expenses, and furnishing in addition to operating expenses”. (University of Missouri System, 2013) Funding type & availability needs to be determined with the company’s business officer...
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...one you will use most often.(4)Development Method is a special case…appropriate for unimproved land.(5)Land Residual Method uses Income Method, leads to circular reasoning. Replacement vs. Reproduction (Cost to build a structure of similar utility vs. Cost to build a replica) Depreciation is defined as the loss of or reduction in value of an asset. Types: Physical, Functional, Economic Adjustments: Goal is to add or subtract some dollar amount to get the Comp more in line with the Subject with respect to one attribute for both properties Categories of Elements: Terms of sale, date of sale, location elements, physical elements. FNMA Guidelines: Total dollar amount of adjustments should not exceed 15% of Comp’s price. Total gross dollar amount (absolute value) should not exceed 25%. Remember, you’re making the Comp become more similar to the Subject, so if the Subject has a feature the Comp does not, you ADD the adjustment to the Comp’s price for that feature. Always question the validity of your findings in the context of economic, political, and social forces. Income Capitalization Formula: Is ÷ rc = Vs. Defined as the amount of money paid to receive an income stream What is Rent? Market Rent – 1 an estimate of the property’s rent potential, 2 the rental income if Subject space were...
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...Evolution vs. Creation: The Great Debate The Evolution vs. Creation debate is often referred to as the "Great Debate." It's the emotion-packed question of "Origins" -- why, how, and where did everything come from? 20th century science has made the compelling discovery that, at some point, the universe began. Both sides of the Great Debate now agree that the universe has not existed eternally. However, this is where the agreement ends. As far as the "why" and "how" of the "origin event," this is where the division and contention begin. There are two basic theories in this Great Debate. The first is the historical default - the Creation Model of Origins. This theory maintains that the intricate design permeating all things implies a Designer. The second theory is the more recent, atheistic explanation - the Evolution Model of Origins. This theory postulates that the intricate design permeating all things is a product of random chance and excessive time. Evolution vs. Creation: The Contentions Evolution vs. Creation is indeed the Great Debate of our scientific times. In any scientific debate, the theories must be tested according to the evidence. We propose that the burden of evidence should be upon the Evolutionists, since Creation has been the historic and inherent default throughout virtually all cultures and religions until roughly the last 200 years. Of course, Evolutionists, who view themselves as the only "scientists" in the debate, insist that the burden of evidence be upon...
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...entertainment and food, all under one roof. It was estimated that India will have over close to 50 million square feet of quality retail space by the end of 2007. The growth in mall space has been over ten fold in four years: from about 2 million square feet in 2002 to 28 million square feet in 2006. The Indian Retail market is estimated to be worth around Rs. 14,100 billion. The organized retail market has increased its share from 3 % in 2004 to around 4 % in 2006 and is valued at Rs. 511 billion. Key Drivers Changing Demographic profile Rising income levels Increasing Middle class consumption growth Real Estate Boom Technology Fluidity Exposure to international trends Challenges Human resource Technology logistics Market Information and Presence Investments Overview of Retailing in India The Indian Retail market is estimated to be worth around Rs. 14,100 billion. The organized retail market has increased its share from 3 % in 2004 to around 4 % in 2006 and is valued at Rs. 511 billion (source: India Retail Report 2007). Food and grocery is estimated to be the largest single block, but the contribution of the organized sector is at 0.8 %. The clothing, textile and fashion accessories constitute the second largest block where nearly 17.5 % is contributed by the organized sector. Footwear has the highest contribution from organized retail (36 %). VS Page 2 Organized Retail Formats of shoppers stop and Westside:...
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...time. Store owners have to understand the precise number of goods on the shelves and storage areas in order to place an order or loss of control. Industrial unit managers have to to understand how much product’s units for buyer orders. Restaurants have to order extra food depend on their recent supply and the demand of the menu. All of these operations depend on the stock count to give a respond. The word "inventory" means the amount of goods and calculation of their performance. A lot company takes regular supply of inventory to avoid running out. Others take inventory, to make sure that the number of items ordered items to match the actual number counting. Shortage or excess inventory that theft (referred to as the "contract" retail circle) or inaccurate accounting practice. 1.1 Advantage and Disadvantage of hold inventory First advantage is improving customer service. By hold inventory can increase investment in inventory may result in a higher level of customer service and able to meet and anticipate customer demand. It also prompts and precise customer order upon request. Second advantage of hold inventory is economies of scale. Take advantage of per unit price reduction for purchasing in large quantity and enjoy economies of production as greater plant capacity and lower per unit manufacturing costs. The following is disadvantage of inventory such as consume space, higher order and carrying costs, tax depending on demand and market pattern, difficult to predict. 1.2 Push...
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...shared equally. Some Asian countries are large power distance and western countries are small power distance. Uncertainty Avoidance: When a society has threat from ambiguous and uncertain situations, they try to through providing a safe job, setting up more formal rules and beveling experts’ assessment to avoid uncertain situations. Using weak or strong to describe uncertainty avoidance. Strong uncertainty avoidance is characterized by intolerance for behaviours and ideas that deviate from the norm. Collectivism vs Individualism: The extent to which people define themselves as autonomous individuals or members of groups. An individualist society is a loose organization of social structure. People just care about themselves and their immediate families. Collectivism societies are characterized by a strict social structure. People have their own group and want to get help from group, at same time members put emphasis on groups and be loyal to group. Femininity vs Masculinity: The distribution of emotional roles between the genders. A masculine society has social values such as competitiveness, assertiveness, self-confident materialism, ambition and power. A feminine society has different social values such as nurturing sympathy for the disadvantages, quality of life, friendship and harmonious environment. Time orientation: First called “Confucian dynamism”, it describes societies’ time horizon. Long term oriented societies attach more importance to the future. They foster...
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...Section 3, Group 30: Sang Min (121063), Roland Xing(121171) , Tis Xiang(121168), Jolie Zhu(121213) , Sky Xie(121169), Talha Khan(121059) Tata Nano background The country The market The Car • 1.21B Population • GDP +8% • Private Consumption +8% • Middle class growing Tata Nano • Market +17% • 76% 2-wheelers • Fuel-Efficient • Safe • Inexpensive • India car market have huge potentials due to growing GDP and middle class • Tata Nano is known for its low-price Sales Forecast |Q1: Sales Goal for 5 years New Passenger car Buyer Probability of purchasing Nano Compute method 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2,058,896 2,305,596 2,581,856 2,891,218 3,237,648 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 Sales of Nano Probability of purchasing Nano New 2 wheeler buyer Product limit 50000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 51,261 57,403 64,281 71,984 80,609 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 9,428,664 10,558,421 11,823,547 13,240,263 14,826,731 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050 Assumption: • Tata Nano buyer comes form new passenger car buyers and 2-wheelers buyers • Market research indicate that Probability of those who initially want to purchase Passenger car turn out to purchase Nano is 0.2% , from 2-wheelers to Nano is 0.5% Segmentation|Q2: How to position Young rural • Pragmatic • Entrepreneurial • Cost sensitive y o u n g Young Urban • Fashionable • High income • High education Young rural • Relatively rich • Entrepreneurism • Fashionable y o u n g ...
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...Country VS City Living Although I have lived both in the city and the country; my experiences have been quite different .Both have a certain appeal to people of all ages. We tend to spend our time in the place that suites our style, Country vs City living. Environmental conditions differ greatly from city to country. The absence of green landscape will be lacking in the city. Other colors will catch your eye. Bricks and concrete will be the main theme of the places there. Buildings will be harder and bigger, opposed to the smaller country houses and barns. The air of the city will also smell of car exhaust, as well as fast food shops. These things make you remember those spaces. Although the country will smell differently as when a meadow is being cut, and there is the scent of fresh cut grass. Horse manure odors will fill the air to open up your sinuses and make your eyes water. Also the night sky will have a lake of stars in the city because of light pollution. However the country night sky is darker and you will see more stars. There are many different environmental conditions to separate the two. Living in the city will be different from the country. City life is faster paced and noisy whereas country life is slower. There will be changes in shopping and eating conditions as well as housing .The city is closer together, so it is faster to get around. The country is more spread out; in fact, and it takes longer to get around. Although...
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...discrimination interracial and even intraracial. The media is a large distributor of stories about “Black Live Matter,” “Blue Lives Matter,” and “Gay Lives Matter.” The media’s stories tell of African Americans, police and members of the LGBT+ community all discriminated in different ways through riots, parades and unfortunately shootings. There are two authors share their stories of discrimination; “FOB’s vs. Twinkies: The New Discrimination is Interracial” and “Black Men and Public Spaces.” In the first article “FOB's vs. Twinkies”, written by Grace Hsiang, tells the stories Hsiang heard in her college psychology class. Most of the stories told by her classmates were their personal experiences. All of her classmate's stories surprised Hsiang because most of them were discriminated within their culture, or intraracial. In the second article “Black Men and Public Space,” written by Brent Staples, tells about his personal experience of discrimination in public places. The article was for Ms. Magazine. Staples was discriminated by other people...
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...Sweet honey in the rock: Are My Hands Clean? Song. Group of women who have roots in the civil rights movement. 1985 origin. This song places the black diasporic people as the consumer vs diamonds are forever doesn’t visually offer you a black diasporic consumer.West is channeling an activism that takes place through you and the wallet. * This is an individual action of activism. Your actions connect you to the collective but its only about you. * *think about purchasing power as part of forming and narrating consumer culture. * Community manifests through consumer based or internet based sense of community. * Whats the difference in audience interpretation between sweet honey in the rock and kanye west. * Homogenization or capitalization on the distinction between cultures to make them more marketable. * How global forces of trade intensify cultural traits. * “You” in life and debt was referring to white americans. But false representation. Well incomplete anyway. * In the film: there is a world in this somewhere but I cant getinto this right now. * Listen to the you vs we in the place of consumption. The identity shifts. * Roots the movie: look it up. * Genealogical study boomed in the wake of this tv series. Xpecially in the black comm. * Tourism was centered as a developmental strategy (especially in Jamaica, Senegal, third world and developing countries) * Tourism becomes linked to this roots phenomenon. * Slave...
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