...Did you recently change or apply new lotion on your face? Do you smoke or drink alcohol? Do you use soap on your face? Dou you use over the counter medication? Are you currently taking any prescribed medication? Do you consume lots of junk foods? Q = Quality. When did you notice all the changes in your skin? What kind of soap do you use? How often do you wash your face? Describe your daily diet? Describe your stressors. What time of day do you go to the beach and how long do you stay? How long have you being surfing at the beach? Describe how you feel about your face with this redness and sunburn Describe how you scratch your acne. R = Radiation. Do you have pain and does it radiate to any part of the body? Does the acne confine to your face or does it spread to other parts of your body? Do you see the cysts on any other part of your body? Do you scratch all over your body? S = Severity. How severe do you scratch on the face on the scale of 1 – 10? How intense is your pain on a scale of 1 – 10? How severe do you bleed when you scratch the acne and the cysts? T = Time. What time of the day did you notice the redness and cyst on your face? What time does your face become itchy and reddish? When did you first notice the redness? U = Understanding. Do you have any knowledge of acne and how it might have come about? What do you think the problem is? What do you think that started the redness and cysts? Subjective information’s Past Medical History. 1. Do you have any other...
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...P a g e | 1 QUEST FOR THE BEST P a g e | 2 The Executive Summary Event experience The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) is the sole governing body of professional surfing. Crowning surfing’s undisputed world champions since 1976, the ASP sanctions the following tours: the ASP World Championship Tours (WCT), the ASP Qualification Series (QS), the Big Wave World Tour; the ASP World Longboard Championship (WLC) and the ASP World Junior Championship (WJC). Quality Assurance: The ASP is dedicated to showcasing the world’s best surfers in the world’s best waves with the International organization supported by seven regional offices in Africa, Australasia, Europe, Hawaii, Japan, North America, and South America. The ASP serves to celebrate and grow the history, elite athletes, diverse fans and dedicated partners that together embody professional surfing today. Financial Management: P a g e | 3 The importance to ASP of budgeting, cost control and financial management is highlighted by our employment of a CPA who will supervise all accounts. Computer Software: Throughout our presentation you will see our confidence in the events management and computer software program Event Arc is a highly sophisticated program is state of the art and produces support evidence essential to the smooth operation of the event. Event arc is the world's best solution...
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...Administration of Tourism predicts the number of international visitors to Vietnam in 2010 was 4.5 to 4.6 million; the number of domestic tourists was 28 million in 2010, up 12% to 2009. Revenue from tourism in 2009 reached Vietnam from 68,000 to 70,000 billion. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, 2015 Vietnam's tourism sector will attract 7-8 million international passengers, 32-35 million domestic tourists; the corresponding figure in 2020 was 11-12 million international 45-48 million domestic tourists. Revenue from tourism will reach 18-19 billion USD in 2020. However, Vietnam's tourism industry for many years, are also alarmed about the victims' tight guillotine, "bullying travelers, weak infrastructure and poor service quality, create a bad impression to tourists. Tourism potential of Vietnam: Monuments: As of May 8/2010, Vietnam has more than 40,000 relics, including places of over 3,000 monuments are ranked national monuments and ruins are over 5000 provincial rankings. and the number density most monuments in 11 provinces in the Red River Delta at a rate of about 70% of Vietnam's relics. National Monument in Vietnam is particularly the Prime Minister to decide the ranking include: Ancient Hoa Lu, Pac Bo relic, Reunification Palace, Thang Long Royal Citadel, based on Central Park South Department, District ATK Taiyuan monuments, the area of Dien Bien Phu, the area of Con Son - Kiep...
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...rtYTL CORPORATION BERHAD 92647-H www.ytl.com.my www.ytlcommunity.com YTL CORPORATION BERHAD 92647-H 11th Floor Yeoh Tiong Lay Plaza 55 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel • 603 2117 0088 603 2142 6633 Fax • 603 2141 2703 the journey continues... YTL CORPORATION BERHAD 92647-H sustainability report 2011 sustainability report 2011 This report is printed on environmentally friendly paper. YTL CORPORATION BERHAD 92647-H Table of Contents 2 10 12 20 38 102 114 116 Managing Director’s Review Corporate Responsibility Promotion Of Arts & Culture 14 Starhill Gallery Arts Festival 15 The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) 17 Singapore Dance Theatre 17 The Actor’s Studio at the Rooftop, Lot 10 17 A Midsummer Nights Feast at Starhill Gallery 18 Feast Village Junior 18 Hutong – A Gourmet Heritage Village at Lot 10 19 YTL Concerts of Celebration Supporting Education & Community Development 22 Education Initiatives 28 Community Support & Development Initiatives 36 Employee Welfare Protection of the Environment 40 The YTL Group’s Environmental Vision 42 Utilities 61 Cement Manufacturing 65 Express Rail Link 68 Property Development & Sustainable Design 85 Hotels & Resorts 87 Carbon Credit Consultancy Services 88 Biodiversity & Nature Conservation Programmes & Collaborations 102 Earth Hour 2011 105 Ongoing Outreach Through Climate Change Week 106 National Geographic Store, Kuala Lumpur 108 The Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change...
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...offer. The name “Ubud” comes from a word that means “medicine” the area is well-known amongst locals for the medicinal plants which grow there and for Como to locate two well-being resorts there makes perfect sense. When to go Bali has a tropical climate with a year round average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. Bali has two seasons; the dry season that officially runs from May to October with the lowest humidity. Occasionally rainfall can be expected during the dry season, usually at night or early morning. From June to August there is usually a refreshing cool breeze all day long. The central mountain areas are typically cooler than the lower coastal areas, especially at night. The wet season is officially from October to April with high humidity. The wet Season...
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...information project emphasis plan for proceeding previous studio experience theoretical premise research case studies climate data historical context project goals site analysis an ecological solution personal identification reference list 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - 12 13 14 15 16 - 34 35 - 58 59 - 65 66 - 71 72 73 - 88 89 - 108 109 110 - 111 abstract Waterways are a vital and productive resource to our environment. Rivers provide a variety of amenities and services to communities across the world such as drinking water, food, travel, recreation, wildlife habitat, connection to place, aesthetic appeal, economic development, etc. This thesis project examines the importance of the Mississippi River to its urban community and how riverfront design can function as a unifying element for the city center and its ecosystem. Over half of the world’s future population will be living in urban environments by 2030, which will dramatically increase the stress on a vulnerable network of water systems. A restoration of a river can bring awareness to people while improving physical and ecological corridor connections (Bernhardt & Palmer, 2007). Keywords: Mississippi, river, community, ecosystem, restoration, urban, connection 5 problem statement How can riverfront design be used to unify...
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...Brand Extension Marketing Plan for D.Light and the State of Virginia 1.0 Executive Summary Solar Photovoltaic (PV) consumer products are reliable, renewable and pollution-free energy sources that collect energy from the sun. PV systems are utilized within commercial and residential areas and are becoming more affordable for consumers to purchase. Here at D. Light we are offering PV options to consumers that will help lower their electricity cost. D.Light’s D3200 is an off-grid solar photovoltaic system that allows consumers to purchase three different sized systems that will generate more power than needed to do daily chores or run a business. Lowering the cost of electricity for consumers in the Virginia Beach area is our goal; utilizing this brand extension and the marketing mix with various strategies. Operating in the PV industry can bring more investors and create value for the company while providing a return on investment for all stakeholders. Utilizing the research conducted on the targeted area, we will sale and promote our product to the 62% homeowners creating a 30% sales potential from the market. In addition, low operating costs will permit the company to design and sell the most affordable solar-powered products on the market, offer consumer’s energy independence, and create a sustainable energy economy all while remaining true to its vision: transform millions of lives. Utilizing off-grid systems provide numerous benefits for both the customer’s and...
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...Glossary Abrasion – waves erode coastline by throwing pebbles against cliff faces Adventure holidays – more active with more risk, off the beaten track, in more unusual destinations Ageing population – increasing percentage of old people (aged 65 and over) Agri-business – type of farming that is run as a big business (no longer a way of life) Aid – money, goods and expertise given by one country to another, either free or at low cost Anticyclone – area of high pressure Appropriate technology – level in terms of size and complexity that makes it suitable for local people to use Arch – rocky opening through a headland formed by wave erosion Arête – sharp-edged two-sided ridge on the top of a mountain Bar – ridge of sand or shingle across the entrance to a bay or river mouth Beach – sloping area of sand and shingle between the high and low water marks Biodiversity – level of plant and animal variety in an ecosystem Birth rate – number of live births per 1000 population per year Boulder clay/till – all materials deposited by ice, usually clay containing sharp-edged boulders of many sizes Brown earth – uniform brown-coloured soil that forms under deciduous woodland Brownfield site – area of previously built-up land that is available to be built on again Carbon credits – each one gives the buyer the right to emit 1 tonne of carbon into the atmosphere Carbon footprint – emissions of carbon dioxide left behind by burning fossil fuels Carbon trading – companies...
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...INTERNATIONAL TIMESHARE INDUSTRY March 3, 2015 Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Master of Business Administration Table of Contents Abstract 1 CHAPTER 1 – Research Study 2 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Research Problem 3 1.3 Research Objective 3 1.4 Research Question 3 CHAPTER 2 – Description of Changing Landscape & Challenging Market Space 3 2.1 Changing Landscape & Challenging Market Space 3 2.1.1 Economic and Industry Analysis 5 2.1.2 Challenges & Strategic Trends 8 2.2 Description and Analysis of Four Key Businesses 9 2.2.1 Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club 9 2.2.2 La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino 9 2.2.3 Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino 10 CHAPTER 3 – Research Design and Methodology 10 3.1 Research Design – Data Collection 10 3.2 Methodology – Data Analysis 11 3.3 Quality of the study 11 CHAPTER 4 – Results and Findings 11 4.1 Descriptive Analysis 11 CHAPTER 5 – Conclusion and Recommendations 22 References 24 APPENDIX A – Interviews 25 Abstract The timeshare industry whether large or small are competing on a variety of areas such as luxury, flexibility and service. It is also the least researched segments of the accommodation of tourists. This paper provides a analysis of the current situation of the timeshare industry focusing on innovation and sustainability of the mentioned industry based on the perspective of the key executives in the industry. Studies/analysis was conducted through...
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...Executive Summary My Bike is in a unique position to capitalize on gains from advertising campaign. Starting business in step with a downturn in the economy My Bike has shown to have the products and services customers’ desire. Specialty bike shops make up a small portion of all bike retailers but contribute 55% of the sales revenue in the biking industry. With demands for bikes and their services fairly consistent getting the message out about who My Bike is and what it can do for customer is critical to success in this market. Service, repairs and rentals differentiates its self from mass merchants while the extend adjustment period and used bike selection lets My Bike stand out among other specialty shops. Connecting and communicating with My Bikes identified target market will create awareness and draw traffic to allow for growth. Advertising each segment of products and services around a central theme generates synergy on the My Bike brand but communicates the specific value it will bring to the consumer. The synergy would be centered on the web and feed through advertising media like facebook, tweeter and shop envy sites. Targeting the right message to the right audience at the right time will allow My Bike to be successful in its goals. I. Situation Analysis The Bicycle Industry In 2011 there were approximately 15.7 million bicycles sold within the US in all wheel sizes these sales, combined with the sale of related parts and accessories, represents a...
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...A Profile of Haier Group Founded in 1984, the Haier Group has been dedicated to innovation and creating a world famous brand over the past 26 years. Originally a small collective plant on the verge of bankruptcy, it has now grown into an international group which has more than 70,000 employees around the globe and realizes a turnover of 135.7 billion yuan in 2010. Haier has risen to be the world's No.1 brand of consumer appliances. In addition, it was selected as one of the world's Top 10 innovative companies issued by USA Newsweek's website. Haier aims to create a world famous brand in the age of the Internet, which features satisfying the personalized needs of users in a short time. What such a business needs is large-scale customization rather than massive production. Taking this opportunity provided by the Internet, Haier addressed this challenge and actively explored and practiced the "Win-win Mode of Individual-Goal Combination". Through "Inverted Triangle" organizational innovation and "End to End" ZZJYT construction, it realized the transformation from "selling products" to "selling services" and fostered differentiated and sustainable competitive advantages. Trend-leading R&D advantages ---- The Haier's patent applications total over 10,000- ranking first among Chinese home appliance firms. Haier takes the lead to make breakthroughs in international standards. It participated in the drafting of 51 international standards, 27 of which have been issued and implemented...
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...Earthquakes I Earth’s composition Earth is a dense, stratified planet with many layers: core (inner and outer), mantle and crust Inner core: most dense material, solid iron and nickel Outer core: second most dense, liquid, iron and nickel Mantle: composed of oxygen, silicon, magnesium, aluminum Crust: composed of sodium and potassium rich silicate rocks Upper 100-350 km of upper mantle makes up asthenosphere: fluid layer due to heating from core Plate tectonics Earth’s uppermost layer, the lithosphere, broken up into 7 plates due to movement of asthenosphere underneath Plate tectonics- name for dynamic interactions of these plates Plate boundaries 3 types: divergent, covergent, and transform Divergent boundaries: tension from deep earth pulls two plates away from each other, allowing lava to upwell through the cracks and create new seafloor Covergent boundaries: two plates coming together as stress pushes plates toward each other- one plate forced under another in a subduction zone Transform boundaries: two plates slide past each other horizontally-frequent cause of destructive forces like earthquakes The nature of earthquakes Cause = abrupt movements on faults Fractures in earths lithosphere Normal fault- block above the fault has moved downward relative to the black below Reverse fault- upper block, above the fault plane, moves up and over the lower block (aka thrust fault) Right lateral strike slip fault- two blocks slide past one another Earths crustal...
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...Physical and Biological Studies of Recovery from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Case Studies of Four Sites in Prince William Sound, 1989-1994 September 1997 Seattle, Washington noaa NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION National Ocean Service Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment National Ocean Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce The Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment (ORCA) provides decisionmakers comprehensive, scientific information on characteristics of the oceans, coastal areas, and estuaries of the United States of America. The information ranges from strategic, national assessments of coastal and estuarine environmental quality to real-time information for navigation or hazardous materials spill response. Through its National Status and Trends (NS&T) Program, ORCA uses uniform techniques to monitor toxic chemical contamination of bottom-feeding fish, mussels and oysters, and sediments at about 300 locations throughout the United States. A related NS&T Program of directed research examines the relationships between contaminant exposure and indicators of biological responses in fish and shellfish. ORCA provides critical scientific support to the U.S. Coast Guard during spills of oil or hazardous materials into marine or estuarine environments. This support includes spill trajectory predictions, chemical hazard analyses, and assessments of the sensitivity...
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...the vigour of many protected areas. This article describes a novel use of ISO 14001 and ISO 14031 environmental performance evaluation guidelines in fire management carried out under a project to improve stewardship of the fire-prone Central Pine Barrens ecosystem in Suffolk County, New York State, USA. U ncontrolled wildfires extend beyond political, geographical and economic boundaries to threaten lives, property, and natural resources. Yet fire plays a significant role in maintaining the health and vigour of many park and protected areas and is used as a prescribed fire management tool. Few are aware that effective fire management planning can benefit from the application of ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) requirements and ISO 14031 environmental performance evaluanation and implementation of natution (EPE) guidelines, and that these ral resource management and standards can also become a subrestoration projects, often with the stantive force in the direct involvement conservation sector of local businesses as well. Quality Parks, and their employUncontrolled wildfires Inc. has taken up ees. extend beyond this challenge. Strategic alliances Quality Parks is offer our members political, geographical an incorporated, the opportunity to and economic non-profit organizasupport these nontion with US federal confrontational boundaries 501 (c)(3) certificaalternatives to envition. Our mission is ronmental degradato improve the stewardship and care tion, develop...
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