...Chicago-area hardware stores, Ace has grown to include 4,600 stores in 50 states and 60 countries. Yet one thing has remained unchanged — Ace's commitment to deliver quality, friendly and helpful hardware service to consumers. Take a trip through the past decades for a look at the milestones and achievements Ace has enjoyed through the years. 1920-1940: The birth of an American cooperative Timeline 1924: Uniting their Chicago-area hardware stores to increase buying power and profits, entrepreneurs Richard Hesse, E. Gunnard Lindquist, Frank Burke and Oscar Fisher forge the beginning of Ace Hardware. 1928: By year-end, 11 retailers join the fledgling company, now officially named Ace Stores, Inc. 1929: Ace opens its first warehouse, a 25,000-square-foot building in Chicago, and benefits from the public’s unwavering need for tools and hardware – even in the most unsettling economic times. 1931: Ace Stores, Inc., officially changes its name to Ace Hardware Corporation. Ace’s growing retailer base and buying power helps the company compete with mail order houses and chain stores. 1933: The Sherman Hotel in Chicago is home to the first formal retailer convention, and Ace’s 38 dealers from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin attend. 1939: With Ace Hardware rapidly growing in the Midwest, its retailers turn their energies toward improving their merchandising and developing innovative displays and promotions for their customers. Summary As Ace Hardware celebrates...
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...First, how many “objects” are in the sample space? We are choosing 10 students from the 45, so: 45 . 10 Now we need three boys, and the number of ways of selecting them will be 15 3 . If we could not tell the girls apart, we’d be done- But of course we can choose them apart. Therefore, we also need to account for the number of ways we can put 7 girls on the committee, which is 30 . 7 Altogether: 15 3 30 7 45 10 ≈ 0.29 3. We will deal all the cards of a standard deck (52 cards) to 4 players (so each get 13 cards). Find the probability that each player gets (exactly) one ace. We might start by thinking about stringing the 52 cards all out in a line- The first player would get the first string of 13, the next player would get the second string of 13, and so on. Since the question deals only with the number of aces in each hand and not the overall hands, we are only interested in the...
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.... There are many differences in JNC VII and JNC VIII one noted difference than practitioners are likely is ease of use. The new recommendations seem to be easier for practitioners to use and implement into care (global research). Research for JNC VIII recommendations seem to be very evidence based, expert opinion, and systematically reviewed whereas in JNC VII recommendations seem to be very expert based (JNC). The initial treatment choice for JNC 7 was thiazides, this recommendation has not been made for JNC 8. As far as the goals for BP many have remained the same but JNC VIII does account for some of the age differences, for example in age 60 and above BP goals were elevated and also an elevation in DM and CKD (global research). "As is...
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...need to answer in a professional manner and there is no need for you to mention details like your name and how old you are because they have your resume for reference so they have an idea already who they are speaking with. Instead, try to focus on your interests and hobbies and how this can be helpful in your future job as a call center agent. Question# 2: What is the reason behind why you want to work for this particular company? It is of great importance that you research on the company that you are applying for so that just in case they ask you a question that is similar to this, you know what to answer. You can say something like “I know that this is one of the top call center companies in the industry today and that working for this company will be a great honor.” You can also say things about the unique benefits being offered by the company and explain how these things can be beneficial to you. Question #3: What are your experiences in your previous call center job? You can give them a rundown on some of the things that you normally do at work. If you’re a technical support agent, you can probably talk about the type of support that you do. Customer support agents on the other hand can talk about the things that they do to assist their customers with regards to the products that they are offering. You don’t need to mention the particular account that you have worked for. Just give them an overview of the product in general and what type of services do you normally offer...
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...Permissions clarified: Let`s begin with a clarification for what every consent implies. Remember that authorizations can be set at both the organizer and the document level. The table underneath frameworks what every authorization accomplishes for both organizers and documents. Full control: The client has full control to the organizer and can include, change, move and erase things. The client can likewise include and evacuate authorizations the organizer and for any subfolders. The stressed sentence is vital to remember. This authorization level can be hazardous in the wrong hands. The client has full control to the file and can change, move or erase it. The client can likewise include and expel permissions the file. Modify: A blend of Read and Write authorizations. A client...
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...news is that with proper preparation and some tips and tricks from the industry, anyone can learn how to have a less stressful, more successful interview. What to avoid in an interview There are things that one can do or not do, say or not say in an interview that will ruin any chance of them getting the job. The list of interview blunders is extensive and a person cannot prepare for every single situation that may arise in an interview; however, there are a few key things that experts recommend avoiding at all costs. The list, according to Rayburn with interview.com, includes things such as showing no confidence or failing to dress appropriately. Nobody conducting an interview wants to witness a sloppy dressed person with their hands in their pockets and eyes on the floor walk into their office. This can, and probably will, kill the applicant’s chances of getting a job before a word is uttered. Other things that can blow an interview are showing up late, checking your cell phone, asking for time off, bringing food or drink, or being arrogant during the interview (Rayburn, N.D). If...
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...SEIL EO T PC R P R A T p5F c b o o ae o k C s Su isf m 2 1 a e tde r o 00 Pa cl poe w y t i er e rc a& rvn ason g t t a Fcb o i o o r ak n e ot aeo kn yu m r g ff r t e s Po i dC uts o: rv e o r y f d e Special Report MarketingSherpa’s Top 5 Facebook Case Studies from 2010 Copyright © 2010 by MarketingSherpa LLC All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, faxing, emailing, posting online or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the Publisher. HubSpot = Easy & Integrated Landing Pages Website \ Analytics I Email / 810g Sales Tools \ Social Media SEO Lead Nurturing Try HubSpot Inbound Marketing Software with a Free 30 Day Trial HubSppt http://www.hubspot.com/free-trial TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: MARKETINGSHERPA’S TOP 5 FACEBOOK CASE STUDIES FROM 2010 ............ 4 IMPROVE YOUR FACEBOOK PROFILE TO INCREASE CONSUMER INTERACTION: FOUR TACTICS ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 HOW 'LOCALIZING' A BRAND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA & IN-PERSON EVENTS CREATED A SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT LAUNCH .........................................................................................
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...Student learning outcomes are a very important part of any training activity (video, presentation, power point, role playing, etc.), because if the training program is not effective, then students/trainees will not learn. The training methods used and the delivery style and appearance of the trainer significantly impact student learning outcomes. Training environment is also very important because there must not be distractions or uncomfortable surroundings. A good trainer must connect with the audience, engage people, effectively deliver information and meet the objectives of the training program. To ensure that I understood “student learning outcomes,” I researched this topic on multiple web-sites, including ones from the University of Washington, Ohio University, the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, California State University and Carnegie Mellon University. I also reviewed our text book to be sure elements of what we have learned throughout this course were incorporated, as well as the use of appropriate verbs for training objectives and learning outcomes (p. 86). I watched 14 training videos on YouTube and also included my own basic training experience at Fort Sill with the Georgia National Guard. Army Basic Training: In my three month basic training program for the Georgia National Guard at Fort Sill, OK., we learned a range of skills from shooting guns to physical fitness to discipline to caring for our uniforms. There also were some top tips...
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...Katharine Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort Kelly Ferreira Summer, 2004. In the early part of the 20th century, comfort was the central goal of nursing and medicine. Comfort was the nurse's first consideration. A "good nurse" made patients comfortable. In the early 1900's, textbooks emphasized the role of a health care provider in assuring emotional and physical comfort and in adjusting the patient's environment. For example, in 1926, Harmer advocated that nursing care be concerned with providing an atmosphere of comfort. In the 1980's, a modern inquiry of comfort began. Comfort activities were observed. Meanings of comfort were explored. Comfort was conceptualized as multidimensional (emotional, physical, spiritual). Nurses provided comfort through environmental interventions. It was in this decade that Kolcaba began to develop a theory of comfort when she was a graduate student at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. She is currently a nursing professor at the University of Akron in Ohio. Kolcaba's (1992) theory was based on the work of earlier nurse theorists, including Orlando (1961), Benner, Henderson, Nightingale, Watson (1979), and Henderson and Paterson. Other non-nursing influences on Kolcaba's work included Murray (1938). The theory was developed using induction (from practice and experience), deduction (through logic), and from retroaction concepts (concepts from other theories). The basis of Kolcaba's theory is a taxonomic...
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...According to researchers, coping strategies refer to the specific efforts, both behavioural and psychological, that students employ to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize stressful events. It shows that there are common coping mechanisms or strategies that accounting students normally use: Humor–pointing out the amusing aspects of the problem at hand, or "positive reframing," is thought to help deal with small failures. Seeking support–asking for help, or finding emotional support from family members or friends can be an effective way of maintaining emotional health during a stressful period. Problem-solving–is an instrumental coping mechanism that aims to locate the source of the problem and determine solutions. This coping mechanism is often helpful in work situations. Relaxation–engaging in relaxing activities, or–regular exercise, such as running, or team sports, is a good way to handle the stress of given situation. Adjusting expectations–anticipating various outcomes to scenarios in life may assist in preparing for the stress associated with any given change or event. Denial–avoidance of the issue altogether may lead to denying that a problem even exists. Denial is usually maintained by distractions, such as excessive alcohol consumption, overworking, or sleeping more than usual...
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...Internet Texas Hold'em Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro First Edition By Matthew Hilger Introduction “If you can't spot the sucker in your first half-hour at the table, then you are the sucker.” This is a common poker saying spoken by Matt Damon in the classic poker movie Rounders. I used to play in a tournament every Sunday night in Costa Rica with some of the best players in the world. Unfortunately, I had no idea at the time who those players were. Hopefully this book will help you spot the sucker rather than be the sucker. It takes a lot of experience and study of the game before one realizes what it takes to play at an advanced level. Everyone needs to start somewhere. This book should increase your learning curve, but there is no substitute for experience. The Internet is an excellent vehicle to develop your game, no matter if you just play low limits a few hours a week or strive to develop into a world-class player. The following story gives you a glimpse into my poker life and the struggles I went through before I started playing on the Internet. My first memory of poker is sneaking out into the woods when I was about eight or nine years old to play penny poker with my friends. In middle school, I remember getting sent to the principal's office for playing craps in the bathroom. In high school, I was assistant manager at a local movie theater and one night my friends and I played poker in the projectionist booth while the movies were playing. To my...
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...think of African Americans as the cause of most crimes. It is very unfair for them but that is the society we live in. Even though many “Black People” do live in the ghettos, it is unjust to tie them with most crimes such as gang wars, drive by shootings and thefts. The media contributes to 90 percent of these stereotypes (Geek). Like in the inner city African Americans are criticized for their actions, while the Latin Americans are blamed for most drug Page 2 deals. Derogatory terms such as nigger and spic are all part of the racial profiling debacle (Harris). Racial profiling has made its stamp in communities. On one side we have the bad where we tend to classify certain individuals into stereotypical groups. But on the other hand...
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...A Strategic Analysis of Home Depot GM599 A Strategic Analysis of Home Depot Introduction The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is a home improvement, construction products and services retailer operating over 2,000 big-box stores in the United States and abroad. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank with the vision of one-stop shopping for do-it-yourself (DIY) customers, installation services for do-it-for-me (DIFM) customers and competitive products for the professional market. Their DIFM installation programs include products such as carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and water heaters. In addition, the company provides installation of various professional products like generators and HVAC systems. The Home Depot developed strategic product alliances directly with industry-leading manufacturers to deliver the most exclusive assortments to customers. Through a combination of national brands and proprietary products The Home Depot exclusively carries several major brands, including: BEHR Paint, G.E., Martha Stewart Living and Thomasville, which sets the standard for the do-it-yourselfer and the professional contractor. The Home Depot revolutionized the home improvement industry by bringing the know-how and the tools to the consumer and by saving them money. According to the founders, the customer has a bill of rights at The Home Depot, and this entitles the customer to the right assortment, quantities and price, along with trained associates...
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...insider guide ACE YOUR CASE® III: MARKET-SIZING QUESTIONS 2nd edition ★ 15 PRACTICE CASE QUESTIONS ★ MARKET-SIZING CASE RULES ★ WETFEET’S EXPERT COMMENTARY >> The WetFeet Methodology You hold in your hands a copy of the highest-quality research available for job seekers. We’ve designed the WetFeet Insider Guides to help cut down on the time you spend doing job research by doing some of the work for you. Hopefully we can make your job search as painless as possible. Each WetFeet Insider Guide is the product of hundreds of hours of in-depth research, critical analysis, and precise writing. We survey massive amounts of publicly available information and conduct dozens of in-depth interviews of rank-and-file employees who work for the companies and industries we cover. (We keep our company contacts anonymous to encourage candor.) WetFeet writers—experts at reading between the lines—speak with company recruiting staff members to make sure you get accurate information about the recruiting process, compensation, and hiring targets. We also consult countless experts, from career coaches and networking gurus to authorities on professional etiquette and personal branding, in order to provide you insight on the latest trends affecting job seekers. Each Insider Guide undergoes extensive editorial review and fact-checking to ensure that the information and writing live up to our exacting standards. And because WetFeet retains all editorial control of our Insider...
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