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Are you thirsty when you wake up ? Is your thermostat cranked up ? Are you drinking more hot caffeinated drinks to stay warm ? Are you "puffy ", swollen or retaining water in your face , hands, legs or belly ? Travel by airplane ? Serve in the any military division or are you drinking tap water ? Are you […]

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The advantages of learning to swim, beyond the obvious safety considerations, include improved motor coordination, socialisation skills and fitness.
Pre-schoolers learn differently from older children. Children progress quickly when they are motivated and challenged to learn.
Pre-schoolers can either attend the morning or early afternoon programmes and are grouped into small classes of 2 - 3 according to age and ability.
Each level focuses on a different skill, putting your face under, learning to float, learning to stroke and learning to breathe.
Some Pre Schoolers reach the level of swimming half a length of the pool (or more).
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Messy Church:
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It usually includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. It is a fun time for all ages, both adults and children.
Our Messy Church meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 3pm - 5pm (except for April and August)
Our next Messy Church is on Saturday 9th November 3-5pm
Dates for 2019: 9th February, 9th March, Friday 19th April, 11th May, 8th June, 13th July, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November & 14th December.
Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or see our Facebook Page
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Fake recruiters and employers cause a lot of pain to job seekers, we have taken time to compile list of fake recruiters reported by our users over time. Below are list of fake and scam recruiters/employers in Nigeria. You should be careful dealing with them, while some are after extorting money from you others claim to be what they are not. Please send us any organization or company you suspect to be scam or fraudlent HERE
Job Scammers are getting smarter by the day. They continually find ways to send email and SMS invitations of job interviews to unsuspecting job seekers and then later on ask the same jobseekers for all sorts of fees (application fees, processing fees etc) before they can offer the jobs to them. Most times these jobs are non-existent.
To help job seekers never fall prey to fake and rogue recruiters who are out to take their money without any job offer in return here are some sound tips to detect scam recruiters;
– If They Have no Verifiable Online or Offline Address: When you get invited for a job you don't remember applying for be sure to check out the orofile of the recruiting organization and find out much as you can about them. If they have no verifiable web address and asks you to come for the entire in a place that is not their office (maybe a church or school building etc) it is a big sign that they might be fake. Still that is not a sure characteristic of fake recruiters.
– When They Ask for Money: Candidates are never supposed to pay to be interviewed or given a job they are qualified to get. Once you get invited to interview by an agency or recruiter and you go after doing your diligence on them the major thing that should alert you is when they ask for any sort of fee or payment. No matter what they call the fee (processing, application, administrative fee?) it is a big sign that they are out to defraud you. Simply leave.
Don't Be Desperate for Job
Many times I have encountered job seekers mostly females who tell me they are ready to do anything to get a good job. Sometime ago even one lady I never met before kept calling and offering to meet me in person despite telling her there was no need for that. Such persons are susceptible to being duped. When you appear desperate you becloud your judgment and make yourself an easy target for job scammers.
Conduct Your Background Research
Just as we conduct rigorous checks on all agencies who submit their job vacancies to us you the job seeker should also do your due diligence on the organization behind any job offer before you apply. See How to Check if a Company is Registered in Nigeria
Beware of Companies That Invite for Interviews in a Separate Location from Their Office or That Hide Their Address When Inviting You for Interview
Many fake recruiting agencies simply invite candidates to mass interviews in public school buildings or halls and do everything possible to hide their actual address from the candidates. When a recruiter does that it may be a sign that they are not genuine. You can confirm that they are not genuine if they finally ask you for money.
There are so many licensed recruiters around the country but still a few unscrupulous ones go about looking for people to scam. When you apply for a job through NGCareers or get invited to interviews by an employer through our CV Search you can always report any organization that demands for any form of advance fee from you during the process before they will offer you a job. When you report a job scam here we take it seriously and make sure other job seekers don't fall prey to the same prank.
The key is to never appear desperate for a job and never offer anybody money to get a job. If you do these two you will generally be fine. Read More on Detecting or Avoiding Scam/ Fake Recruiters
DISCLAIMER: Information provided on this page are based on reports from our users. If you think your company shouldn't be on this list, please contact us HERE with your reasons
Ngcareers.com is Nigeria's top job search, recruitment and career website. We provide you the latest jobs and vacancies in Nigeria today.
As a job seeker you can search for jobs from latest and verified job adverts and career information from employers and recruiters in all Nigerian states. You can upload/create your resume to improve your visibility.
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Worship Services
Sunday Worship Service
We gather on Sundays at 10:00 am
On the first Sunday of each month worship is done in English/Mandarin
The service is a blend of traditional and contemporary with prayers, scripture readings, an inspiring message and music integrated throughout. Time is designated for announcements, sharing good news and prayer concerns and updates on the Life and Work of the Church.
Our worship style is mixed. The reflection/sermon, usually led by the minister is based on the selected scripture reading. Our hymns are usually from Voices United and/or More Voices.
We consider ourselves a very friendly, welcoming group.
A typical service, approximately an hour. The gathering segment begins with a musical prelude or a hymn sing
Announcements regarding the Life and Work of the congregation, the wider Church and the community are shared.
A choral introit offered by the choir
Lighting of the Christ Candle – to centre us and the Memorial Candles – in memory of loved ones or in celebration of a special occasion
A Call to Worship is offered followed by the opening hymn
The Opening Prayer of Approach and Confession and the Lord's Prayer follows
The children's hymn and Moment of Discovery (Children's Time) are next. The children are then accompanied to the Sunday Church School session and Youth group.
The scripture reading(s), choral anthem and the sermon/meditation are components of the good news segment.
We respond with a hymn the offering, musical ministry, the gathering of good news and prayer concerns and the prayers of the people.
We are sent out into the world with a closing hymn, Commission/Benediction and a musical postlude
Children and youth
Everyone who attends Knox share in the opening segments of the service. After the Moment of Discovery (Children Time), the children leave for Sunday School session and the youth to their session. They remain in the Sanctuary for Inter-generational services. There is a nursery for parents who'd like to use it. The nursery is staffed, but parents/caregivers who wish to remain the service is transmitted into the room.
We celebrate Communion approximately six times a year when all present are invited to partake. We alternate intinction (those unable to come forward are served in the pews) and service in the pews. Gluten-free elements are offered.
The Sanctuary is accessible and a lift is available for access to The Heritage Room and washrooms. Hearing assist devices and large print bibles are also available for those who require them.
After worship, we gather downstairs in The Heritage Room for refreshments, goodies and lots of conversation.
We offer baptism to all ages from babies to adults and children. We also recognize baptism done in other communities of faith.
Membership into (The United Church of Canada), the family of Knox Agincourt United Church of Canada is extended by Profession of Faith, Reaffirmation of Faith or Transfer of Membership
We at Knox wish to help you in terms of preparations for "the wedding" and the planning for the "marriage". We want both your wedding day and continuing marriage relationship to be filled with love, joy and meaning.
Memorials and funerals
It is the policy of Knox United Church to offer compassion and hospitality to those who grieve, including members and adherents of the congregation, residents of Agincourt, and others whom we may be called upon to help from time to time.


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LIVERPOOL manager Gerard Houllier says he will put his job on the line to protect his players from racist abuse.
Houllier, angry at the barrage of abuse faced by striker Emile Heskey during the Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia, said things had got so bad he would consider walking his team off the pitch if they faced taunts during future games.
Speaking about possible ways of counteracting racism, the 56-year-old said: "I always said one day I would do something that could get me banned.
"I would be prepared to take my players off.
"Racism is a real problem in football. I remember one game I watched in particular, when the England under-21 players were playing Barcelona.
"Emile Heskey was playing centre forward and he got alot of abuse and he had to draw on nerves of steel to keep his head down and not answer back.
"It will take something spectacular - and I mean something drastic - to end this situation, so I will get my team out of there if necessary.
"Maybe it will get me the sack but I don't mind that risk."
Houllier added: "Manchester, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal - most teams now have lots of multi-national players and football needs to accept people as who they are.
"We are very lucky in Liverpool - and here I mean Everton as well - not to have a problem with racism."
Mr Houllier's comments came in a question and answer session after a public lecture on the role of sport in citizenship, delivered to 2,000 people at the Anglican Cathedral last night (Monday, September 8).
Among the guests were Houllier's wife Isabelle, Merseyside police chief Norman Bettison and rival Blues manager David Moyes as well as host Lord Alton.
During the hour-long lecture, part of the John Moores annual Roscoe Lecture series, Houllier shared some of his secrets of being a successful premiership manager which include listening to his players, having excellent training facilities, and being a strong leader who knows what he wants of his team.
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2015 Match Play Championship03-Feb-2015
Qualifying Rounds
The qualifying rounds for the 2015 Match Play Championship will be held in conjunction with the Monthly Medal on
- Saturday 7th February, and
- Saturday 7th March
The Match Play Championship will be played over four rounds:
- 1st Round: Saturday 14th March
- Quarter Final: Saturday 21st March
- Semi Final: Saturday 28th March
- Final: Saturday 4th April
Match Play Championship Conditions of Play
- The Match Play Championship is open to members only.
- Members may use motorised transport during the qualification rounds. A medical certificate will be required if a qualifier wishes to use motorised transport during the four Championship rounds.
- In the event of a match being tied at the 18th Hole the players will play sudden-death holes nominated by the Match Committee until a winner is determined.
- Local Rules apply.
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Calvin Klein Fall 2014 Look 17
Depicting the infamous names of the house's best-selling perfumes, Zucchelli used appliqued graphics to create coveted sweatshirts as desirable as their namesake scents.
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Calvin Klein Fall 2007 Look 7
Known for his techno tailoring, Italo Zuccheli's conflicting color ways question the notions of artificial and organic. Playing off the stigma of Calvin Klein merely showing an array of grey underwear, Zuccheli showed a bevy of grey separates and then introduced techno colors like this fuzzy fluorescent knit.
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Calvin Klein Spring 2013 Look 1
A fan of the monochromatic look, Zucchelli used a heavy assortment of paired pieces throughout his reign at the house. The matching denim looks shown on his buffed model in 2013 was one of his finest.
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Calvin Klein Fal 2016 Look 35
In his final season at Calvin Klein, blonde, bronzed godly models were clad in pure white sets that were punctuated by foiled outerwear like this gold metallic puffer- the show-stopping look for his final departure.
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Calvin Klein Spring 2011 Look 35
Paying tribute to the diffusion underwear line that the house has built an empire on, the designer made the runway debut of the signature Calvin Klein logo on the runway well before the "My Calvins" campaign took off.
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Calvin Klein Spring 2008 Look 18
Inspired by Bruce Weber's photographs of the 1984 U.S Olympic team, Zucchelli took on American athleticism with sweatshirt fabrics and aerodynamic hair. This leather jumpsuit maintained the sportswear influences with a sexiness from the unexpected fabric choice.
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Calvin Klein Spring 2005
In his second season designing for the brand, Zucchelli introduced the provocative use of color as an intermittent surprise to his usual standby neutrals. The colors were slightly drained to feel vintage and this skin-bearing monochromatic twinset feels refreshingly retro compared with the hyper-future themed sportswear that came commonplace in seasons after.
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Calvin Klein Spring 2010 Look 34
Once again using bursts of surprising colors, vibrant blues and oranges spiced up Zucchelli's classic tailoring.
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Calvin Klein Spring 2015 Look 24
Always mixing in unexpected fabrics with shine and transparency, Zucchelli's standouts in spring 2015 were the clear plastic jackets that clung to his model's continuously buff builds.
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Calvin Klein Spring 2009 Look 32
The monochromatic looks of seasons past got a serious boost with the spring 2009 techno suits that came in fluorescent pops of coral and highlighter yellow.
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The Benefits of Integrated Payments – The Second in a Two-Part Series
The Benefits of Integrated Payments – The First in a Two-Part Series
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BROWN COUNTY, Ind. – The Brown County Humane Society plans to hold a three-day "barn sale" this week to raise money for the shelter.
From Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, organizers hope to bring in over $30,000 from thousands of items that have been donated.
The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter's barn at 128 SR 135 in Nashville.
A representative for the shelter says people come from all over the state to attend the event. The sale is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year and the money it brings in is "critical for the operation of the shelter."
The Humane Society is accepting donations for the sale at the barn through Aug. 8. Organizers believe they may see a record amount of donations, if the first two days are any indication.
Below is a list of items that could be donated:
- Books, CD, record albums, DVDs
- Furniture, lamps, and rugs
- Toys and baby items
- Jewelry
- Knick knacks
- Kitchen appliances
- Dishes, coffee mugs, cookware
- Tools and gardening equipment
- Sports gear
- Picture frames and artwork
- Holiday decorations
- Cars, trucks, boats


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The Walt Disney Co. expects to collect $1 billion in revenue from online content this fiscal year, a significant rise from estimates for fiscal 2007, CEO Robert Iger said Monday.
Iger told analysts the company has been "fairly aggressive" in expanding onto the Internet to extend consumer contact with its most popular franchises and create new revenue streams.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Disney Is Rollin' In Online Dough
2 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Well it may have seemed like a bad idea because none of us wanted to pay, but I subscribed just because of Neyer and klaw, so clearly they've figured something out.
- March 11, 2008 at 8:40 AM
- Eric Toms said...
C, hadn't seen this, thanks.
I'm a subcriber as well, I'm not an "internet should be free" purist.
Yes we all agree that the web is the present and the future but the same article tells us, "Online sources account for less than 3 percent of company revenue. Disney posted total net income of $4.7 billion on $35.5 billion in revenue last year."
Keep in mind also that ESPN is not solely responsible for the aforementioned 3 percent. ESPN is huge for Disney though. I can't recall the numbers but it is worth a sizable chunk of Disney now. Given the problems with the movie and TV industries, I suspect ESPN will become only more valuable to Disney.
- March 11, 2008 at 2:54 PM


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Conventry Health Care Summary
Coventry Health Care was founded in 1986 as Coventry Corporation, Inc. The company moved quickly to acquire a long list of other health care companies, and changed to the current name in 1998, setting up headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland that same year. In 2013, Coventry became a subsidiary of Aetna Healthcare.
Coventry offers health care products in most states, although not all products are available in each location, and they can differ even by county within a covered state. They provide both individual and family plans as well as group plans, including both managed care and PPO plans, and also work with Medicare and Medicaid plans in some states.
Coventry's website has a member services portal that allows members of health plans to review claims and benefits, access health care tools, and search for providers, among other online services.
Insurance Products
Health care products from Coventry cover a wide variety of individual and group needs.
CoventryOne Individual Plans
Individual and family plans through CoventryOne are available in 27 states, although in some of those states the plans are actually written through Coventry's parent company, Aetna. Plans direct from Coventry can be purchased in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Utah. Availability and type of plan varies by state and county.
Plans meet the requirements set out by the Affordable Care Act and are available at varying levels of coverage and with a wide range of premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
Group Health Plans
Coventry's group plans allow businesses to create a benefits package and offer options to their employees for their health care needs. They offer HMO, PPO, and POS plans as well as HSA and FSA products. As with the individual plans, availability varies by state and in some cases plans are offered by Aetna.
Coventry offers Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans at a national level and across 20 states. Coverage type and options vary by state and county, but options include HMO, PPO, and POS plans.
Coventry currently offers Medicaid plans in nine states, some of which are serviced by Aetna or other subsidiaries. Medicaid plans are available in Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Worker's Compensation
Providing one of the most necessary basics of business insurance needs, Coventry's Worker's Comp plans include claims management systems to help provide fast services while keeping costs down.
Behavioral Health Services
Through MHNet, Coventry offers a comprehensive plan for managing and treating behavioral and mental health concerns, including depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, and addictions.
Unusual for a health care company of this size, Coventry does not offer add-on coverage such as dental or vision plans, although these may be available through affiliated companies and through the parent company, Aetna.
Providers and Networks
Coventry has a wide range of plans, each with access to a different level of provider network. Networks depend on which of the Coventry companies, either subsidiaries or parent company Aetna, the plan is written through, as well as whether it is a PPO or HMO type plan.
First Health provides PPO network services for many Coventry plans, which gives members access to a large range of providers, hospitals, and services. As with all health plans, larger provider networks are generally available at the higher premium levels, while HMO plans have more limited networks and a lower premium.
Conventry Health Care Rates
Prices and premiums from Coventry vary greatly by the type of plan, the level of coverage, the deductibles and co-pays, and of course the location. As a growing health insurance company now owned by a very large company, Coventry is likely to be able to offer competitive rates.
Quoting is available for both Coventry and plans through Aetna online, although for some products consumers should contact the company by phone for accurate quotes.
Claims submission for Coventry Health plans depend on what type of plan you have and what state the plan is in. There are different claim procedures and contact information for claims through the First Health network, for Medicare claims, and for plans written through subsidiaries or through Aetna.
Claims are handled through healthcare providers, but Coventry offers online access to statements of benefits and claims information. This allows members to track their health care costs and out of pocket spending over time.
Consumer Research and Complaints
Although Coventry is not Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited, it carries a an A+ rating from the BBB based on their multi-factor system. In the last three years, there have been 317 complaints listed, 27 of which have been closed in the past 12 months. A large majority of the complains concern Coventry's product and service, 230 of them to be exact. Next in line, 73 complaints, are in regards to billing and collection.
There also a large number of complaints filed against Coventry on websites such as PissedConsumer.com, resulting in a one star rating overall. Most complaints seem to revolve around issues with billing and customer service. There are also numerous complaints regarding items that were not covered as expected, although it is difficult to say whether the complaints are valid without further knowledge of the consumer's health care plan.
Financial Strength
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|Financial Outlook
|AM Best
Bottom Line
With the acquisition by Aetna, Coventry is certainly well backed financially and is likely to remain a stable insurance company for a long time to come. They have a very good range of products, it is disappointing to see that there is no option to add vision or dental plans to their health care plans, although the website does state that some Coventry Medicare Plans might offer some coverage.
For a list of companies that we recommend, visit our Best Insurance Companies page.


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DeStash is closing!Thursday, June 14th, 2007
Tags: This Blog is Self-Referential
I'm so upset. I've been lurking on the DeStash blog since I found out about it and I've even bought something through it. A gaping void has been torn in the knlogosphere!
I believe this will cause a power vacuum, and I see a piece of specific software taking its place that forces stronger posting standards and perhaps PayPal support. Maybe Ravelry can fill the gap?
Side note on Ravelry in which I eat my hat: Looks like hype is actually making Ravelry popular, which I had not expected. I thought that duplication would be a problem for blog owners and that people would get tired of the system after a while (I've seen it in the knitblog community before), but I was wrong. A few well-placed raves have gotten the knit community buzzing. I really like their needle-tracker, although it could be a bit faster. Remember Ravelry: ease of use first, extra functions second. Three whole clicks! And waiting between! Do I really need to comment on my needles?


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Office Supply FAQs
The Distribution Centre Victoria manages the Master Standing Agreement with Staples Advantage for the supply and delivery of office products. This agreement commences January 2, 2015 and runs through January 1, 2018. We hope that the FAQs below will answer any questions you may have.
Am I required to use Staples Advantage for my office supply needs?
Why did we go to this new out sourced model?
What can I expect in the way of delivery timelines?
What products are not included in this contract?
Am I required to use Staples Advantage for my office supply needs?
Ministries: Yes, ministries are required by core policy (section 6.3.2), to use this agreement for purchase of office products and supplies. Current supply arrangement contracts with Grand & Toy and Monk Office Supply) will expire December 31st, 2014.
Broader Public Sector: No, but your organization is welcome to onboard to this agreement in order to receive the negotiated pricing. Your Chief Financial Officer or Procurement Coordinator can contact DCV Customer Service via email or phone 250 952-4460 for further information.
Why did we go to this new out sourced model?
The office products market has become more competitive and is well served by the private sector. These companies are able to leverage large volume purchasing, scalability and technology – achieving lower pricing and improved service delivery.
How do I set up an account?
Ministries: As Staples Advantage is strictly an on line business model (www.eway.ca), all ministry purchases must be made with a government purchasing card effective January 2, 2015. If you do not have a purchasing card, please contact your ministry's Purchasing Card Coordinator.
Broader Public Sector: Only those BPS entities that have entered into an Access Agreement with the BC Government and signed an Entity Agreement with Staples Advantage can make purchases from Staples Advantage online shopping cart. Please contact your finance department to determine if your organization has entered into an agreement and which payment method has been determined. If you require more information, contact DCV Customer Service via email or phone 250 952-4460.
Please note: Staples Advantage has no direct affiliation with Staples.ca, Staples.com or any Staples retail outlet. Negotiated pricing and service delivery is only available through the www.eway.ca on line channel.
What can I expect in the way of delivery times?
Delivery timelines will be next day if orders are received by 4 p.m. local time (in most locations). Delivery is free for orders over $50.00, however, a $5.00 fee will be applied for deliveries under $50.00.
What products are not included in this contract?
Products out of scope for this contract include: office furniture, computer hardware and software, audio visual equipment, protocol and giftware, telecommunication equipment, large office equipment, janitorial needs and other products not reasonably regarded as stationery or office products.
For further information on other supply arrangements, please see the supply arrangements page.
If you have any further questions, please contact DCV Customer Service via email or phone 250 952-4460.
Staples Eway webinar
Why order electronically?
Electronic ordering is the preferred method of ordering for over 90% of our customers, Ordering online has the following benefits:
- Quicker delivery
- Up-to-date products and pricing
- Tighter budget and signing authority controls
- Environmental responsibility
- Notification of backorders
- Easy search functionality
If you have any questions about electronic ordering, please contact DCV by phone at 250 952-4460 or by email.
Return policy
The Distribution Centre Victoria accepts returns whether an item is no longer needed, mistakenly ordered, defective, or sent in error. DCV will provide full credit or exchange, no questions asked, in the following occurrences:
- When the product is returned with its packing slips and/or sales order.
- When the product is returned, unopened, in its original packaging, within 90 days of purchase, and therefore, is re-sellable.
- When you have ordered it in error and item is re-sellable.
- When we have sent a product to you in error.
- Defective and/or faulty items.
There are rare occurrences when we cannot accept a return:
- When the product is past an expiration date and thus not re-sellable.
- When item's original packaging has been compromised, such as the inner wrapping of toner cartridges, and thus is not re-sellable.
- When the item was purchased so long ago that it affects their performance, such as pens drying out.
*Note: The $5.00 shipping charge for orders less than $25.00 will only be refunded if the reason for return is the fault of the Distribution Centre Victoria or a manufacturer defect.
Used toner cartridges
Each new boxed toner cartridge sent out contains documentation with a pre-paid Canada Post return shipping label that is to be cut out then used to ship back the spent toner cartridge for recycling in the same packaging.


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The 'Aftershock Economy'
The International Monetary Unit -- the IMU -- is coming. Gold is going up, and the dollar is going down. The New World Order is ascendant.
And if you aren't completely underwater yet, you will be.
It's like the scene at the end of The Terminator, at the moment when Sarah Conner's iconic Polaroid is snapped near the Mexican border by a local kid for an easy $4. Storm clouds are rising in the North. The end is about to begin.
I didn't believe it until now. Everything is about to change.
After reading Aftershock: Protect Yourself and Profit in the Next Global Financial Meltdown by David Wiedemer, Robert A. Wiedemer, and Cindy Spitzer, I googled the term "aftershock economy." There were 1,290 results on June 14, 2010.
I am now reasonably convinced that the number of search results for the term "aftershock economy" is going to inflate dramatically -- and very soon indeed.
If I could bet on it, I would take that bet in a New York second.
Realistically, though, money is short at this time, and my ability to make any more "risky" decisions has been largely curtailed by the ugly facts. So while I feel very sure about this one, I just can't do it right now.
But that's another story entirely.
Oh, wait. Actually, that is the story. And it's a story many people share.
As the authors of Aftershock point out, home prices in the U.S. appreciated about 80% between 2001-2006. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, wages increased just 2% over the same period.
Then in 2006, the housing market collapsed. Homeowners who had lived on the increasing paper profits of their homes over the previous decade faced sudden and surprising destitution. By 2008, with the seizure of the financial system in the U.S., the stock market collapsed in turn, and millions of people -- mostly men -- lost their jobs in a panic of corporate layoffs.
One after another the bubbles burst in a predictable sequence of spectacular implosions: starting with real estate and reverberating in tectonic waves through stock values, private debt, and discretionary spending.


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I couldn't afford to purchase a brand new door so I bought a couple of cheap $9 Walmart frames and spray painted them "sunshine yellow" by Rustoleum. It's the same colour that I've used on my walls, my DIY light fixture, and a couple of shelves. I think it's important to keep it consistent. And I did just as the folks at Portlandia do:
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The Pope really hit the nail on the head in his address to the leaders of the Roman Curia when he outlined the diseases that ail Leadership in general. Gary Hamel in his article in HBR The 15 Diseases of Leadership, According to Pope Francis translated Pope's message of last year to corporate speak for the benefit of leaders outside of the Roman Curia.
Some of those stood out as common diseases visible all over:
A) Sense of being indispensable
B) "Leadership Alzheimer's disease"
C) The disease of hoarding, which I would like to broaden the scope of to include the disease of Silos and lack of information sharing
D) The disease of poor coordination- building on Mr. Hamel's thoughts I believe this disease has its roots in the 'better than the pack' mindset
Definitely a great read by two stalwarts in their own fields! Enjoy!


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Jamie Henn
Jamie Henn is co-founder of 350.org and currently serves as Director of Strategic Communications for 350 Action. Follow him on Twitter: @Agent350
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This Sort of Spineless Corporate Pandering Is Why Democrats Keep Losing
When we were fighting the Keystone XL pipeline back during the Obama Administration, I learned to watch out for Friday afternoons. That was the Administration's favorite time to put out a news dump, whether it was a faulty environmental impact statement or some sort of waffling delay of the project...
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Fossil Free Fast: A Climate Resistance Game Plan for 2018
Let's talk for a moment about how the climate movement is going to fight back in 2018. But first, a public service announcement. This January 31st, movement leaders like the one-and-only Bernie Sanders, 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben, Rev. Lennox Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus, Jacqueline...
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Saturday, June 03, 2017
The Best Way to Resist Trump Ditching Paris? Divest from Fossil Fuels
After Trump's decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, many of us are looking for a way to fight back. One of the simplest and most powerful things we can do right now is to divest from fossil fuels. What we saw in the Rose Garden on Thursday was Trump and his advisors making a bet. A bet that...
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The Fights to Protect Science, People and Planet Are Inherently Connected
The election of Donald Trump has sparked an unprecedented outpouring of public mobilization across the United States and around the world. From the Women's March to rallies against the Muslim Ban, people are demonstrating creative and powerful ways to take action, in Washington, D.C. and beyond, to...
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Monday, March 06, 2017
Only Mass Mobilization Can Save the EPA
It's not yet halfway through Trump's first 100 days in office and his administration has already shown they'll go to any length to dismantle the laws and regulations that protect our air, water and climate. Trump's team has already started to dismantle some of the nation's most important...
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Tuesday, November 08, 2016
The Mainstream Media's Climate Fail This Election—And What We Can Do About It
There will a lot of lessons for climate justice activists coming out of this election. But no matter what happens on November 8, there's one thing that we know for sure: we need to do something about the mainstream media's climate silence. This election went by without a single climate question in...
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
ExxonMobil Takes The Olympic Gold In Deceitful Advertising
ExxonMobil wants you to know that it has a long "to-do" list. In an ad it debuted during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics on Friday night, the world's largest oil company presented itself as nothing more than a merry band of do-gooders who were "mapping the oceans," "turning algae into...
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Obama's Final Climate Test: Keep It in the Ground
As President Obama gears up for his final State of the Union address tonight, it's worth revisiting another speech he gave back in March of 2012 in Cushing, Oklahoma. The President traveled to Cushing during one of the inflection points in the fight against the Keystone XL pipeline. In November...
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Thursday, January 07, 2016
TransCanada's Pathetic Keystone XL Lawsuit Could Galvanize Resistance to New Trade Agreements
Talk about sore losers. The Canadian pipeline company TransCanada announced this afternoon that it is suing Obama Administration over its decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. The lawsuit won't do anything to help get the pipeline built, it's too late for that. The only purpose is for...
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Sunday, December 13, 2015
After Paris: The Climate Talks End and the Movement Continues
Four years ago last August, a group of us sat down in front of the White House holding placards with climate promises that President Obama had made during his campaign and waited to get arrested. We were there to protest the Keystone XL pipeline, which our nation's top climate scientist had said...
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Part 1 Art & Music Characteristics
- What are the characteristics of early Christian art and music according to your text and from websites?
- What are the characteristics of Islamic art and music according to your text and from websites?
3.What are the characteristics of Indian art and music according to your text and from websites?
Part II Building Comparison:
Christian building: Santa Costanza (Chapter 5, p. 181, figure 5.6)
Islamic building: Sinan, Mosque of Sultan Sulayman (Chapter 6, p.223 figure 6.4)
Indian building: Great Stupa (Chapter 7, p. 249 figure 7.3)
Reflects their culture values
Part III Comparing Philosophies between Christian and Islamic Thinker
Main thoughts and ideas of Augustine
Ideas still influence
Part IV Art, music, & literature research
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Preparing for your assignment:
Part I
1.What are the characteristics of early Christian art and music according to your text and from websites?
2.What are the characteristics of Islamic art and music according to your text and from websites?
3.What are the characteristics of Indian art and music according to your text and from websites?
- Conclude your answer to this question with a good summary paragraph of what you learned, thoughts, reactions, feelings, etc.
Part II
THEN: Select ONE building from EACH culture to compare. Be sure to accurately tell which building you selected from each chapter, and give the name and the figure number where a picture can be found. Then research each part on the web.
What are the similarities among the buildings?
What are the differences among the buildings?
How do these examples of EACH building reflect their cultural values?
Conclude your answer to this question with a good summary paragraph of what you learned, thoughts, reactions, feelings, etc.
Part III
THEN: Comparing Philosophies between Christian and Islamic Thinkers
Describe the main thoughts and ideas of Augustine.
Compare Augustine's main thoughts with those of the Islamic philosophers, Avicenna and Averroes
Discuss how each of these philosophers' ideas still influence us today. Give specific examples.
Conclude your answer to this question with a good summary paragraph of what you learned, thoughts, reactions, feelings, etc.
Part IV
THEN: Select one piece of art, music , literature from Chapter 10 that you would like to do more research on and write a report. Find 3 URLs that add information to your topic. Conclude this part of the assignment with a paragraph on what you learned.
Completing your assignment:
- After you have completed your preparations, write a report that includes all your answers and research for all four questions above. Please use your own words and never copy and paste directly form the web!
- Be sure to spell and grammar check your paper before submitting it.
- Acceptable Length 6 – 10 pages
Formatting Requirements
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- Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
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M2A2 Marketing Plan: Find Your Marketing Template
Product/Service: COFEE SHOP
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BUS 351 – Marketing Concepts and Application
Student's Address
Student's Telephone Number
Student's Email Address
Instructor's Name
Table of Contents
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Product/Service……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Purpose……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Audience…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Product Life Cycle ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Marketing Environment …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Competitive Forces ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Economic Forces …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Political Forces ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Legal Forces ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Technological Forces ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Sociocultural Forces …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Marketing Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Marketing Management …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Marketing Mix (4 Ps) / (7 Ps) ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Product ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Price……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Place ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Promotion …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Marketing Segmentation ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Target Market 1 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Target Market 2 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
SWOT Analysis ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Strengths ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Weaknesses ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Opportunities ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Threats ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Competitor Analysis ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Advertising Strategy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Budget ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
References …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Executive Summary
This is a new company that deals with the sale of coffee products and sandwiches for breakfast in the morning. This paper is portrays the marketing plan that aims at promoting the sale of coffee at Trintex coffee company (De Pelsmacker, Driesen & Rayp, 2015).
The product for sale in this case is the sale of coffee products. The varieties of coffee products including hot and cold drinks and chocolate is combine with snacks and sandwiches for sale especially in the morning.
Coffee products are known to be bought in the morning and in the evening of every day. Hence sale of coffee is continuous and the business will continue for a long time in the market. However new coffee brands have to be introduced to keep the pace for competency and competition with the various coffees selling companies (De Pelsmacker, Driesen & Rayp, 2015).
The target market is big for coffee shop. Mostly workers in the morning hours take coffee products before going to work. This includes professional workers and other workers working in various fields.
The price of a coffee mug goes for $5. Black coffee is sold at $7 while chocolate will sell at $ 9. The snacks will be sold depending on the quality and size but the price will be ranging from $5 to $15.
This includes the legal rules surrounding the business. Various legal terms set by the government must be identified and kept to avoid causing conflict. Moreover, internal business rules and ethical codes must be developed to regulate employee behavior.
The aim of this plan is to develop a good business plan that will oversee the development and launching of the coffee business. We are dedicated to create a promotional strategy that will enable the sale of coffee products (De Pelsmacker, Driesen & Rayp
De Pelsmacker, P., Driesen, L., & Rayp, G. (2015). Do consumers care about ethics? Willingness to pay for fair‐trade coffee. Journal of consumer affairs, 39(2), 363-385.
Cohen, W. A. (2014). The marketing plan. John Wiley & Sons.
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Module 3 Assignment 2: LASA 1—Case Study for Research of an Emerging Market
In this assignment, you will research an emerging market and create a PowerPoint presentation for your manager.
Review the following scenario:
You have been hired as business analyst and have been given a project to research an emerging market. Your manager wants you to select an emerging market from the Business Perspectives for Emerging Markets 2012–2017 Report for this task. Your manager wants to evaluate your research skills, critical thinking skills, and your ability to analyze data and report on the data with the creation of a PowerPoint presentation that covers the specific requirements of the task (see below):
You may refer to the following Web sites for research:
Part 1: Overview of the Nation
Provide the following information about the country you selected:
- Brief History
- Geography
- People and Society
- Government
- Economy
- Military
Part 2: Detailed Analysis of the Nation
Provide information that covers the following criteria:
- Examine the components, such as liquidity of debt, equity markets, existence of some form of market exchange, and regulatory body, that explain why the country you selected is considered an emerging market.
- Identify techniques that were used to classify the country you selected as an emerging market.
- Explain at least three factors that would lead an investor to invest in the country you selected as an emerging market.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation with 10–12 slides with detailed speaker notes. In addition, include Title, Summary, and Reference slides. Use the country's flag and colors to best represent the country. Use three or more scholarly resources when preparing your presentation. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources.
Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.ppt.
Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Click here to download the APA guidelines document. Use these guidelines to format your assignment.
By Wednesday, March 29, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 LASA 1 Dropbox.
CIA World Fact Book. (n.d.). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bg.html
FindTheBest. (2013). http://country-facts.findthedata.org/
InfoPlease. (2013). http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html
LASA 1 Grading Criteria
|Assignment Components
|Max Points
|Provide specifics about the country you selected:
|The nation's history, geography, society, government, economy, and military are accurately identified and described in both the slides and the speaker notes.
|Examine the components that explain why the country you selected is considered an emerging market.
|All relevant components used to determine whether a market is emerging are examined. A complete and accurate description is provided for each component in both the slides and the speaker notes.
|Identify techniques that were used to classify the country you selected as an emerging market.
|Identification and justification of techniques used to classify the specific country are accurate in both the slides and the speaker notes.
|Explain at least three factors that would lead an investor to invest in the country you selected as an emerging market.
|Obvious and subtle factors that would lead to investing in the market are described and justified in both the slides and the speaker notes.
|Presentation Standards
|Organization (12)
Usage and Mechanics (12)
APA Elements (16)
Style (4)
|Presentation is concise with a logical flow of thought. Content includes clearly articulated key points that are free of major errors. Presentation is visually appealing and addresses audience considerations adequately.
Use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements.
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Killer Show
Many agree to the idiom that fire is a good service but a bad master. It is true that many have enjoyed the services of fire while very few have lived to testify how fire looks like as a master. There have quite a number of tragedies that have come as a result of fire. However, urban fire fires are the most in number due to the massive loss of life and property. These fires enlist destruction in ships, mines and individual structures. These tragedies have been outlined throughout history and the number of fatalities and survivors determining the rating of the fire. Many authors have endeavored to write tales about several of these arson tragedies. Reports indicate that many of the notable nightclub fires at both indoor and outdoor venues involve pyrotechnic failures. One such tragedy is the Station Nightclub Fire that took place on a Thursday February 20th in the year 2003. This was in West Warwick, Rhode Island. According to reports, this was one of the major arson tragedies that have ever happened in a nightclub in the 21st century. As a matter of fact, it was rated the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in the United States of America and the second deadliest in New England (Grosshandler 32). The Cocoanut Grove fire that happened in 1942 only surpassed the fatalities. The latter tragedy resulted in 492 deaths. Several writers took upon themselves to tell the story of what happened in this arson tragedy. One such record of the tale is The Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire. This book describes that night's events as deadliest rock concert that ever happened in the history of America.
Description of the Fire
This book authored by John Barylick. The book was the first of its kind to make a comprehensive detail of the order of events that led up to the arson. The author also outlines the conflagration itself and the burdening hunt for evidence to pinpoint the individuals responsible for the tragedy. The author presents the book as some sort of justice plea for the victims of the fire. According to Barylick (10), that very night at the roadhouse, in the few minutes it usually takes to play a hard rock standard, the fate of many of the lovers of rock and roll together with the unsuspecting nightclub patrons was determined with awful certainty (Barylick 12). Barylick (15) indicates that the arson was instigated when the Great White band lighted up pyrotechnics. Great White was a heavy metal band that was famous in the 1980s. The members of the band had lit flammable polyurethane. This was in the form of an egg crate foam that was meant to insulate sound on the club's walls. The rest happened in a matter of minutes. The great speed of the fire that caused an intense black smoke that engulfed the entire club vicinity in about 5 minutes (barylick 12). The book gives a record of a video footage that detailed that particular starting point. The video showed the fire's ignition, fast and rapid growth together with the black intense smoke. This black billowing smoke made escape nearly impossible. This was coupled with the blockage of the exit points that hindered evacuation of people who were in the building. According to the book, the main causes of death were the smoke that was toxic, massive heat and the stampede of the great number of people that scampered towards the exits.
In ten minutes, about 96 people had met their end. This was along with the 200 more that were injured as a result. These numbers rate the arson as a great catastrophe. The overall death toll was determined three months after the ordeal. Reports indicate that approximately 100 people perished as a result of the fire in the Station Nightclub on the Rhode Island. Due to the nature of investigation done by John Barylick, he was able to give step by step details of the happenings. A survivor testifies that, the fire began just seconds after the band had begun singing their first song. Daniel Biechele lighted the pyrotechnics. He was the tour manager of the band. The acoustic foams that were highly flammable were on both sides and above the alcove of the drummers that was at the back stage. According to Barylick (23), burning polyurethane foam instantly develops opaque, aggressive, dark smoke along with deadly carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide gas when burning (Barylick 23). He says that inhalation of this sort of gas would cause instant unconsciousness and death by internal suffocation eventually. This only takes 2 and 3 times of inhalation. The flames were first taken as part of the show but the smoke and fire on the ceiling later indicated that it was not controlled. A minute after this realization, the stage was full of flames. This caused the members of the bands and their entourage fled the stage towards the exit on the west. It was high time the club's fire alarm was activated. This was when the audience fled for exits. Although the club had four exits, the people fled towards the front door. This caused a stampede that caused a crash in the narrow hallway that led to the front door. The crash blocked the entire exit and resulted to deaths to both the staff and the patrons. Records indicate that the club hosted 462 people at the time though the club had been licensed to host only 404 people. There were claims that a certain bouncer had stopped people from exiting via the exit door claiming that it was for band members only.
The records is a near accurate record of the happenings of that day. This was because Barylick was for seven years the lead counsel in the investigation and prosecution wrongfully death and personal injury cases arising from The Station Fire (Barylick 1). Barylick (35) has been a practicing lawyer in Rhode Island since the year 1977 to date. However, it was not precise on the statistics of the injuries. The accurate record number of injured people was 230. This is opposed to Barylick's record that stated that 200 people got injured. It also does not include the actual number of uninjured survivors that was 132. It was not all about physical injuries however. Most of the survivors suffered posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of the psychological trauma (Grosshandler 8). Other records indicate that there were other notable people who perished in the fire. Among those who died as a result of the fire were Jack Russell; Great Whites lead guitarist, Ty Longley, and the shows emcee, DJ Mike Gonsalves (Grosshandler 9). There are a few reasons that might have caused the deaths of these band members. Some say that Longley had exited the building at first but later went in to pick his guitar. It was also recorded that Gonsalves wasted a lot of valuable time in salvaging band equipment during the early stages of the fire. This enabled the raging fire to create a dense smoke and that created difficulties in breathing at that zero-visibility situation.
Influence of the Built Environment
There were not very many elements of the build environment that influenced the events of the day. However, because of the age and size of the building, the building had been exempted from the sprinkler system requirement. The building had undergone occupancy transformation. The building had been transformed from a restaurant to a club (Grosshandler 10). This particular change made the law exemption invalid (Grosshandler 12). Fire inspectors never realized this detail. The absence of the sprinkler system made fire control impossible. Another factor was the number and size of the exit points. Another built environment aspect was the polyurethane foam in the building. In order to solve the noise complaints from neighbors of the establishment, the owners resolved to use polyurethane form for sound insulation. The foam was placed under blocks on the walls and the ceiling. This form was described as solid gasoline since it was the one that enabled the fire spread rapidly.
The occurrences of that day instigated changes in design in such buildings. There were also set regulations on recreation and entertainment buildings. Buildings nowadays are regulated to have emergency exits and keep a controlled number of people inside. The hallways and doors are larger and wide. Due to these practices, we feel safer in buildings today. This book is a perfect recommendation to entertainment building owners and the public. It has a detailed explanation of what really happened in the Station Nightclub Fire (Grosshandler 18).
Works Cited
Barylick, John. Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America's Deadliest Rock Concert. Hanover: University Press of New England, 2012. Internet resource.
Grosshandler, William Lytle, et al. Report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire. Gaithersburg, MD: National Institute of Standards and Technology, 2005.
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W3 Assignment "Gillette: Why Innovation May Not Be Enough"
Case Analysis: "Gillette: Why Innovation May Not Be Enough"
To help you better understand the concepts of Marketing Analysis, you will be asked to complete a case study for each weekly assignment. To prepare for this level of analysis, first read "How to Analyze a Case" in the W1 lesson folder.
This Week's Case
"Gillette: Why Innovation May Not Be Enough" (located in textbook appendix)
After reading, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the case study, pretend you are the Executive Marketing Director for Gillette. Develop a 3-5 minute video that will be shared with the newly formed New Product Development Team. You may use any video recording device that will produce an MP4 video. When you write your script for the presentation, be sure to cite at least two outside sources to back up your arguments. Your presentation should address the following questions (at a minimum). Feel free to include insights gleaned from our study of marketing analysis so far.
- Present an evaluation of the history of Gillette. Explain and summarize their competition, innovation and razor wars.
- What actions would you present and suggest to the new product development team to help maintain its dominance in the shaving market?
- Evaluate and present what products, pricing and strategies you would recommend to the team for consideration over the next 5 years.
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- Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style (download an APA sample paper from the Purdue OWL here).
- Use font size 12 and 1" margins.
- Include cover page and reference page.
- At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
- No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
- Use an appropriate number of references to support your position, and defend your arguments. The following are examples of primary and secondary sources that may be used, and non-credible and opinion based sources that may not be used.
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10 Essential Services of Public Health
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HCA415: Community and Public Health
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Instructions: Public health services are divided into four major categories and 10 specific services. For each of the four categories and 10 essential services of public health listed below, provide a definition. The definition should be approximately three to four sentences each and be written in your own words. Then, via an internet search, identify a real-life example of each of the 10 essential services. The example may be a program, initiative, or service of a government agency, community service agency, non-profit organization, or community action group. Provide a description and brief discussion of how this example relates the definition of the essential service. Include a link to the website where you found information about each example. You only need to include a definition of each of the three categories of services; you do not need to provide an example of the categories. All information you include on the worksheet must be in your own words. No quotes or copy-pasted material will be accepted. Cite your sources appropriately in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center.
|Four Categories and 10 Essential Services of Public Health
Describe each category and service in your own words. No quotes or copy-pasted material will be accepted. Cite your sources in APA style.
Provide an example of the service in your own words. No quotes or copy-pasted material will be accepted. Cite your sources in APA style.
|Category 1: Assessment
|[Description of category] (Citation, date)
|Monitor Health
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
[URL of where information about example was located]
|Diagnose and Investigate
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
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|Category 2: Policy Development
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|Inform, Educate, Empower
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
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|Mobilize Community Partnerships
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|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
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|Develop Policies
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|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
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|Category 3: Assurances
|[Description of category] (Citation, date)
|Enforce Laws
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
[URL of where information about example was located]
|Link to/Provide Care
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
[URL of where information about example was located]
|Assure Competent Workforce
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
[URL of where information about example was located]
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
[URL of where information about example was located]
|Category 4: System Management
|[Description of category] (Citation, date)
|[Description of service] (Citation, date)
|[Description of example, discussion of how example relates to definition] (Citation, date)
[URL of where information about example was located]
(Sources must be cited correctly in APA style according to the Ashford Writing Center. Below are examples of how to cite various types of documents in APA style. Please visit the Ashford Writing Center for more details on using APA style, or visit https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/1/.)
Article in journal:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages. http://dx.doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy
Article from and online periodical:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number(issue number if available). Retrieved from
Chapter a web document or online book chapter
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. In Title of book or larger document (chapter or section number). Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/
Nonperiodical web document or report:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http:// http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/
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2016-17 Semester 2
Coursework 2 assesses module learning outcomes 1 and 2. It is worth 60% of the total module mark.
Write an essay of 800 words (+/-10%) on the following question:
Discuss whether or not affirmative action / positive action should be implemented to ensure more equal representation in professions and institutions.
The deadline for submission is 23.55 on Friday 6th April 2017.
Format of coursework
- Your coursework must be word-processed using WORD.
- Please use a clear size 12 typefont and 5 space your writing
- Include a list of references at the end of your essay (see below)
- Please include a word count at the end of the essay. The word count does not include the title of the essay or the end references.
Sources and referencing
You must refer to at least 3 appropriate sources in your essay, which must be fully referenced in the list of references using the CU Harvard style (the CU Harvard style handbook can be downloaded from the Library webpage).
You may use the following text in your essay, but you will need to find more up-to-date sources as well:
BBC (2007) 'Police Heads Debate Ethnic Quotas'. 19 April. Downloaded from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6570545.stm (Accessed………….)
Coursework submission
You must submit an electronic version of your essay (written in WORD), uploaded via the TURNITIN 'COURSEWORK 2' icon which you will find on the Moodle page for this module.
You are advised to retain a secure copy of your coursework for yourself.
Late work
You must complete submission ON or BEFORE the deadline of 7th April 2017 (23.55). If you submit after the deadline, your work will be given a mark of ZERO.
'Deferrals' (or extensions) can be given for genuine e.g. medical reasons (other demands on your time, theft, loss, or computer malfunctions are not valid reasons). If you feel you have grounds to apply for a deferral you must do so ON or BEFORE the submission date by submitting a Coursework Deferral Form via Student Reception.
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Your work will be assessed on five criteria. Exact marking criteria for this task will be available on Moodle.
Marks will be posted on Moodle, but should not be regarded as definitive results until they have been passed by the Subject Assessment Board.
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LO1 Explain four basic properties of a consumer's preference ordering and their ramifications for a consumer's indifference curves.
LO2 Illustrate how changes in prices and income impact an individual's opportunities.
LO3 Illustrate a consumer's equilibrium choice and how it changes in response to changes in prices and income.
LO4 Separate the impact of a price change into substitution and income effects.
LO5 Show how to derive an individual's demand curve from indifference curve analysis and market demand from a group of individuals' demands.
LO6 Illustrate how " buy one, get one free" deals and gift certificates impact a con-sumer's purchase decisions.
LO7 Apply the income– leisure choice frame-work to illustrate the opportunities, incentives, and choices of workers and managers.
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LO9 Calculate input demand and the cost-minimizing combination of inputs and use isoquant analysis to illustrate optimal input substitution.
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Coming up on NBC's midseason slate is a promising looking drama called Believe, which comes from J.J. Abrams and Alfonso Cuaron and centers on a little girl with extraordinary abilities and the man who's been tasked to protect her. NBC gave us a new look at the series, which doesn't arrive until March.
The series stars Johnny Sequoyah as Bo, a little girl who has some inexplicable extraordinary gifts that aren't entirely in her control. At ten years old, her powers are getting stronger and she finds herself threatened by malevolent forces that wish to use her abilities to control the world. Bo's protector, Milton Winter (Delroy Lindo) petitions a wrongfully imprisoned man, Tate (Jack McLaughlin) to protect young Bo. And so begins an extraordinary journey. The cast also includes Once Upon a Time's Jamie Chung as well as Arian Moayed and Kyle MacLachlan.
Watching the trailer for Believe, I find myself flashing back to NBC's Awake and Fox's Touch, two high-concept dramas — one involving an extraordinary kid — that had really promising starts but didn't go the distance. Touch made it to a second season but floundered from there and was cancelled. Awake never got past Season 1. Let's hope Believe manages to do better than that, but looking at the concept, it's really hard to predict its future. I think it's mainly a matter of execution, which may be stating the obvious, as that pertains to every show on TV. But there is a difference between a thrilling and intriguing concept, which can yield an excellent pilot episode, and a series that's worth looking forward to week after week and actually gets better with time. Just because the pilot is great or the concept has potential doesn't mean the series is going to be a must-watch hit.
Looking specifically at J.J. Abrams' small screen projects, recent examples include Revolution and Alcatraz, both of which had promising starts and interesting concepts, but failed to maintain their audiences. Revolution is currently in its second season, which is a feat Alcatraz didn't reach, but its viewership has declined drastically. As for Alcatraz, I don't think it ever found the right balance between high concept and week-to-week mystery.
Then there's Fox's Almost Human and CBS's Person of Interest, two other Bad Robot series. The former is still too new to really judge its success level, but as far as I'm concerned, the futuristic robot cop show is one of the most entertaining new dramas on network TV this season, and it's only getting better with each episode. As for Person of Interest, it's pulling in a strong 12 million viewers per episode in its current third season. But it seems necessary to note that in the case of both those shows, there's a procedural element that viewers seem to gravitate toward. Each episode features some kind of mystery or challenge to be dealt with, which is typically resolved at the end of the hour. It's a formula that's working really well for dramas that have managed to find the right balance, as it merges a high concept premise with some serialized elements but delivers a weekly dose of satisfaction through its procedural side. (See also Sleepy Hollow). Judging by the trailer -- and this could be an inaccurate assumption, I admit -- Believe will lean more toward a serialized structure, similarly to Touch, with the overlaying story arc being the primary focus each week. If that proves to be the case, this series may find it challenging to build its audience.
All of the above said, just as a pilot isn't always an accurate indication of how a series is going to operate, neither is a trailer. It's entirely possible that the format of this series won't be entirely centered on protecting the little girl. Or that it will and it'll find its stride early enough to capture and maintain its audience better than other serialized dramas have done in recent years. As a fan of both Abrams and Cuaron, and having seen the thrilling new trailer, I want to like this show. So I'm going to approach this one optimistically in the hopes that the series measures up to its concept's potential.
Believe premieres on NBC on Monday, March 10 after The Voice.
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What Causes Terrorism? China Says Blame the Internet
State-produced film claims foreign videos radicalize Chinese terrorists
Uncategorized June 29, 2014 Matthew Gault 0
On June 24, the state-owned network China Central Television aired a documentary about the Internet and terrorism. The film runs a spare 24 minutes and details the effects of foreign-produced "audio and video" on young radicals inside its borders.
With very few caveats—all delivered by an American pundit—the documentary attempts to draw a direct causal link between extremist videos online and terrorist actions offline.
CCTV produced the short film with the help of China's State Internet Information Office, the Ministry of Public Security and the State Council Information Office. Despite the myriad bureaucratic agencies involved, the video is slick, well produced and to the point.
There's also an English language version.
The first half of the video is all background information. It opens with footage of 9/11, then goes on to explain—in a broad sense—the impact of global terrorism since.
But then the focus narrows to China's Xinjiang province and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement. ETIM is a radical Uyghur separatist group operating in Xinjiang—an area ETIM calls East Turkestan. ETIM demands independence for East Turkestan, and the group has shown willingness to use violence.
The documentary blames China's recent uptick in violent terrorism on the ETIM in general and their Internet videos in particular. It also emphasizes—over and over—that extremists produce the videos outside of China and imports them.
"Terrorism is a virus," the voice-over declares. "The Internet has become a new battleground as ETIM increase online publication of propaganda, images designed to insight violence and terrorist training manuals."
The documentary itself is no stranger to violent imagery. ETIM training videos play alongside actual attacks carried out by extremists in Xinjiang. "Videos that glorify violence cost little and spread quickly," the narrators claim. "Often with horrific consequences."
Yalikun Yakupu—the deputy director of public security in Xinjiang—told the camera that the ETIM is active on social media and uses "freely available" online tools to disseminate their propaganda.
"By downloading and watching the videos together," Yakupu explains. "The terrorists recruit members and plan for violent jihad."
Terrorism and the 'Net
While much of the documentary's claims are true, the producers make several arguments that are harder to believe.
For one, there is clear evidence some Chinese terrorist videos are produced outside China. But it's in Beijing's interest to downplay domestic causes of terrorism, and its security agencies don't want anyone to think you can produce extremist videos inside the country and get away with it.
There's also a correlation problem. Li Sheng—a professor at the Xinjiang Development Research Center—claims the Internet is directly responsible for terror. "People involved in ETIM terrorist acts must have seen videos inciting violent jihad and separatism," Li says. "They must have seen them."
Then the video deploys graphs to drive the point home. While displaying a spreadsheet showing increasing numbers of videos from ETIM, the narrator draws a causal link between those videos and a surge in terrorist attacks within China.
This isn't particularly convincing. There could be more videos because the militants have become increasingly active—in both launching attacks and propagandizing. But again, it's not completely wrong. The Internet may not cause terrorism, but it can help facilitate it.
Many respected agencies such as the Brookings Institution and the United Nations have studied the way extremist groups use the Internet to further their goals. Technologies have biases, and the Internet is biased towards the decentralized free flow of information.
That's great for people who want to start a video blog about cats in video games, establish an Etsy shop or build a Web site for their business. It's also great for terrorists who want to freely litter the public consciousness with violent videos and extremist messages.
Beijing's answer to this problem? Censorship—and the video goes all the way in advocating for it.
The documentary also claims censorship needs to go worldwide in order to stop terrorism in China. "The [terrorist organizations] flourish in an environment that has no global regulatory framework or authority," lamented the narrator.
"Protecting freedom of speech, including freedom of speech on the Internet is key," says Li Wei, an anti-terrorism expert interviewed in the video. "However, making sure that freedom is not used by terrorists to get their message out is a question that doesn't have a simple answer."
The problem, as China demonstrates, is that the latter usually overrides the former.


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In Kaufmann v. State of Arizona, Division Two of the Arizona Court of Appeals issued a decision yesterday involving a criminal case where the court ordered the criminal defense attorney to pay the attorney's fees of the prosecutor. The case involved a defendant who was charged with possession of marijuana for sale and apparently cooperated with the police in connection with other investigations in exchange for leniency. The defense lawyer requested that the prosecutor be held in contempt of court for allegedly not honoring whatever agreement had been reached.
The court found that the defense attorney's claims were baseless and ended up hold him in contempt. As his punishment, the judge ordered him to pay the prosecution $499 in legal fees to the prosecution. The attorney filed a special action with the Arizona Court of Appeals who reversed the order. The court reversed the order on the grounds that Arizona criminal law does not permit a court to award attorney's fees as punishment for a contempt finding.
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