...Field Of Dreams: Citi Field A road trip to a Mets game is always filled with anticipation of fun. The one and a half hour drive seems to take an eternity. Citi Field can be seen halfway over the Whitestone Bridge. Resembling Ebbets Field, its stunning architecture takes my breath away. In the parking lot, you realize just how enormous the stadium is. It looks so much larger than it is portrayed on television. Right outside the stadium, the song Meet the Mets is usually playing through the speakers. A loop of the PA announcer listing all the things that are not allowed in the stadium is played overtop the song. A security person gently pats your pockets and then signals for you to go through the turnstile. Inside, the Jackie Robinson Rotunda is beautifully designed with staircases and escalators to bring you to field level seats. To the right is the Mets Hall of Fame and team store. The hall of fame is filled with archival pictures and memorabilia. Straight ahead is a sculpture of Jackie Robinson’s number 42. First timers race to the sculpture to take pictures with it. At the top of the escalator, you finally get the sense that you’re at a ballpark. The aromas of hot dogs, burgers, and fresh roasted peanuts fill the air. The field comes into sight after you walk a little bit to the left or right. The scoreboards glisten from the sunlight. The dirt looks as soft as a pillow, and the freshly cut grass smells almost fragrant. The foul lines are pristinely...
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...Greendale Stadium Case Jeanette Willis Liberty University Dr. David G. Duby July 08, 2016 The Greendale Stadium project will be completed before the expected time deadline of May 20, 2014 enabling G&E Company to avoid any penalties; however, if any single or combined project activities are delayed for a substantial amount of time, G&E Company will begin to incur a penalty of $100,000 for each day delay. This means that the critical pathway and predecessor activities are even more crucial to be completed in order to meet the time estimate. Any delay in these activities could delay the entire project timeline and result in the devastating penalty. Based upon the critical pathway, this project will take approximately 695 days to be completed . It is a high probability that activities will not materialize 100% as planned; however, contingencies were not factored into the time estimates for the project but should be factored into the overall decision of pursuing the project. According to Larson & Gray (2014), a critical pathway is “the longest path(s) with the longest duration through the network; if an activity on the pathway is delayed, the project is delayed the same amount of time. (pg. 164)” In the case of the baseball stadium, the critical pathway is a list of eight job activities. The critical pathway for the Greendale stadium would be Activity’s 2, 5, 6, 7 & 9, 10, 14, 15 and 20 and will take approximately 695 days to complete...
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...Root, Root, Pay for the Home Team? Taxpayers Funding Professional Sports Stadiums Kayla Thompson MBA 578 SB FT Managerial Economics April 13, 2013 ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to address the issue of the public (taxpayers) funding the construction and/or renovation of privately owned sports stadiums. The use of public funds has skyrocketed since the early 1980s. Why has there been an increase in the trend and what is really going on behind the scenes? Through my research, I have found six articles that deal with many questions surrounding this hot topic issue. First, I will examine how the sports teams and the local governments deal with the public when proposing the funding of the sports teams’ stadiums. After the public agrees to back the construction of a stadium, the next step is to find out where those funds are coming from. I will take a look at how the increase in taxes are being implemented and just exactly how much debt these taxes are trying to pay off. Once all of this information is determined, it is easy to get to the real question of this research paper: Is funding the construction of a new sports stadium worth it for the taxpayers of that city? Does the revenue outweigh the debts, or will it never pay off? The answer to this might just change the readers’ minds next time they are sitting at their home stadium watching their favorite team play. INTRODUCTION Taxpayers funding sports stadiums has become more and more prominent since...
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...Ranking Baseball’s Best Ballparks By: Nate Silver Nate Silver conducted a research to evaluate and rank the nation’s ballparks. Nate used the web site Yelp.com to gather fan ratings of the ballparks. According to the data the highest average rating is 4.77 to the lowest rating of 3.02. Nate has included the standard deviation for each ballpark stating “the higher this number is, the more disagreement there is among fans as to the overall experience.” While comparing two ballparks in located in New York, the Mets’ Citi Field (4.05 stars) and the new Yankee stadium (3.92), he also finds that a new ballpark does not receive higher reviews. This article demonstrates the variables to consider regarding the overall attendance such as the size and age of the stadium as well as the number of wins. According to the results of the article the top five ranked ballparks ranged widely in the size and age of the stadium and the number of wins. With the result of Nate’s findings we conclude that the status of a stadium or the team’s winning streak does not have an effect on attendance. MLB Labor Deal Could Keep Ticket Sales Strong By: Patrick Dunne Patrick Dunne speaks about the stability of labor-management relationship in the sport of baseball. Baseball has had 21 years of labor peace. He states “The news no doubt pleases fans and ticket brokers who have grown weary of other leagues’ season-halting arguments between billionaires and millionaires.” The stability...
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...Marketing Research study for Poughkeepsie stadium and team SUBMITTED TO DR.HEATHER WELLER SUBMITTED BY CHAITHANYAKRISHNA REDDY NOTI DATE: JAN 29 2015 Introduction: To build a new baseball stadium, form a new baseball team in Poughkeepsie and also to analyze the market opportunities and economic growth. Ways to approach: 1. Firstly, finalize the contract with recognized firm for best price to complete the construction of stadium. 2. To find the number of options for funding to build the stadium 3. To identify market opportunities by meeting industry experts Product Description: Poughkeepsie Avengers team is the new team formed to participate in newly formed Poughkeepsie minor baseball league along with existing teams around the New York state. Design and facilities: The stadium in Poughkeepsie planned to accommodate 3000 fans for every match including different classes like, Premium seating, guests seating, normal seating, kids seating. In addition, space is allocated to Food courts, retail shops. Most...
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...Training and Mentoring Program xxxxxxxxxxxxx HRM/531 December 5, 2011 Dr. Penny Wilkins Evaluation Ford provides many kinds of training programs to its employees, dealers and suppliers. For successful training programs it is important to see the reaction, transfer and its effect on the employees and company. Six Sigma is a successful training program Ford started in 1999. The first phase of Six Sigma called for customer satisfaction. "In fact, one and a half points of customer satisfaction drive about one point more loyalty. In North America alone, this translates into more than $2 billion in incremental revenue and roughly $100 million in profit." (http://www.qualitydigest.com). The employees gave a good response to this training and earned green belts, black belts, master black belts. Master black belts helped train senior leaders to apply Six Sigma in their departments. This program was such a success that in 2000, it helped to add $52 million to the bottom line of the company. Ford assembly plant in Chicago underwent a new training program accompanied with new tools and machinery, successfully reinvented Ford Explorer 2011. Ford Explorer 2011 is best in class fuel economic, improved driving dynamics and lightweight in design. ‘The reinvented 2011 Ford Explorer has started rolling off the line at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, marking a new beginning for both the historic factory and the iconic SUV (media.ford.com). Reinforcement and Sustainability Ford reinforce...
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...Smythe From: Director of Human Resources Date: April 20, 2011 Subject: Volunteer Program I am writing this memo in response to the email request that you sent me about adding the Center for Non-Violence to our volunteer program. I would like to start off by saying that we here at Dawson & Engels greatly appreciate your input and your interest in expanding our volunteer program to better help the community. However, we are not going to be able to include the program you suggested in our list of company volunteer programs. The reason we cannot include this program is not because of what it currently does, but because of how it’s past may concern certain members of our company. The organization in question has a history of protesting military action in response to political problems. This specific part of the organization's background could offend veterans and the families of soldiers who are currently active. In order to ensure that none of our customers or employees are upset, declining this particular organization seems like the best decision. I understand your reasons for suggesting this organization, because they do a lot of great work with helping to provide conflict resolutions in schools. I have gotten to see how this program works first hand and I agree that it does help out with the vast number of violent outbreaks that are going on in schools. Even though this program could not be added to our company list, I encourage you to help out with the organization...
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...and are not attractive to the customer. Kudler has different types of options on how they could advertise the new shoppers program. Because these types of programs are commonplace within any market, Kudler needs to develop a complete database system, with including current and former customers. This database is used specifically for advertising of the new program and data collection of sales. Kudler would need to update or create a new website to add this new program and help customers understand the benefits of registering for the program. Legally Kudler needs to stay within the boundaries set up for E-commerce. The rules for online business and e-mail advertisement are very far-reaching some of which include an opt-out link that allows any consumer to stop receiving e-mail advertisements. This must be easily viewable and verifiable to the recipient for online spam advertisement. Electronic contracts are legal and binding along with electronic signatures, these forms of agreements must have legal disclaimers visible for the customer to read. These are just a few of many other legal ramifications that Kudler would need to investigate and consider before moving forward. Ethical considerations are also vital to both the customers and Kudler Fine Foods when implementing the shoppers program. Any customers who register with Kudler’s shoppers program...
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...47306-0155 Sponsored Programs are externally funded activities which fit within the mission Ball State University, and which are carried out under the direction of the faculty or staff members in fulfillment and furtherance of their various roles in the academic community. In the past decade, Ball State University has experienced growth in activities which are categorized as Sponsored Programs, with the potential for additional growth into the future. With growth comes the need for clarity in policies and procedures to be followed in the administration of these activities in order to meet University and sponsor requirements, and to provide the best possible support and service to all parties involved. It is important Sponsored Programs are identified as such and that each award is routed through the appropriate offices to assure that the acceptance and administration of these activities meet both University and sponsor requirements and that various technical, legal, and financial issues be properly addressed. I. ELEMENTS OF A SPONSORED PROGRAM Whether an external funding falls within the definition of a Sponsored Program is determined by the presence of most of the following elements: Commitment from an External Sponsor: A written commitment from the sponsor, which follows receipt and acceptance of a proposal, may take various forms such as a grant agreement, contract, purchase order, or a letter of award, depending on the type of Sponsored Program and sponsor policy. Restricted...
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...The organization that I have chosen to write about throughout this course, I could not find any programs or organizations they sponsor. So for the purpose of this assignment I will just write about the Guardian ad Litem program itself. I could easily give an analysis of this organization based off the six policy elements. This organization is awesome and I would recommend checking it out. The missions, goals, and objectives are great for this organization. The mission statement is: “Advocating for the child’s best interest is the Program’s only purpose. These Program Standards are to be interpreted to support the mission”. (Guardian ad Litem, 2004) This organizations goals & objectives are simple for powerful. This organization is purely to help children in the courts system. They believe that a child should be loved and have safe environment no matter what. The forms of benefits and services delivered are coordinated with the courts. On this org’s website they provide a standard of operations and it explains everything, having to do with benefits and services. Entitlement rules are easy for this org; it is solely for the children in the court system that has no voice. This org speaks for them in the courts when no one else will. This organization has a set of standards they go by for these two policies. Guardian ad Litem depends on many for their funding. According to Guardian ad Litem (2004), “Federal, state and local government agencies, non-profit and faith-based organizations...
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...A++PAPER;http://www.homeworkproviders.com/shop/ece-312-week-5-final-project/ ECE 312 WEEK 5 FINAL PROJECT Many parents begin their child’s program search via the Internet. Therefore, your program’s website plays a very importantroleincommunicatingafirstimpressiontofamilies. ManyprospectiveparentsusetheInternettohelpthem identify possible early childhood programs in their geographic area, and then choose which programs they would like to visit or learn more about based on the information they find online. This is your opportunity to market your program. An attractiveandwell-designedwebsiteshouldbeeasytoread. Visitorstothesiteshouldbeabletofindtheinformation they need quickly, with just a few clicks of a mouse. Please review the following childcare centers’ websites: Bright Horizons Childcare Network For your Final Project, you will create the appearance of a website for your own childcare program and facility using either PowerPoint or Prezi. For example, if you utilize PowerPoint, each slide will represent what would typically be seen on a page within a website. If you utilize Prezi, each featured point will communicate that information. Your “website” will be targeted toward prospective parents and must include all of the following elements: Name of program (title) Locationa. Is the program near their home or workplace? b. Is it easy to get to from a major road or highway? c. Is it located in a safe area? (Please see the examples in the websites listed...
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...behavior is an ongoing topic of discussion for law enforcement officials and agencies. There are many programs geared toward helping juveniles to cope with their issues and receive the help and treatment needed to be successful in life. In the city of Petersburg, Virginia there is a Firesetters Program. This program addresses the problem of fires set by children. A Juvenile Firesetter is a child typically between the ages of 4 and 14 who exhibits an unusual interest or curiosity in fires, or a child with a history of fire play. This program also seeks to find the reason behind the setting of fires or what triggers the child to set fires. Some reasons could be the divorce of parents, frustration, anger, loneliness, a crisis at home, death, or issues or problems at school ( City of Petersburg, 2015). This program also meets with the parents and the child or children to conduct confidential sessions with the Public Educator or Fire Marshal. An interview is conducted to try to find out how long the problem has existed, the primary reason for it, and the dangers associated with it. An evaluation is done and follow up visits are scheduled for the child. Another diversion program in the state of Virginia is the Community Services Program. This program allows youth to work without pay in a government or non-profit agency and it is an alternative program for active jail time. The youth are required to complete their allotted hours of service and if they...
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...Site Visit to the Travis County Adult Probation SMART Program Tony Lee Merriwether HSCS/311 June 23, 2014 Sheri Meyer Site Visit to the Travis County Adult Probation SMART Program This paper is an overview of adult probation program designed to provide an alternative to incarceration. The Texas Criminal Justice Program designed the program as a diversionary mechanism to provide comprehensive treatment to offenders that require treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency. The offenders must meet certain criteria to gain entrance into the program. The program is resident in nature to assist the offenders with re-socialization process. The counseling and intervention sessions are conducted by Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors, (LCDC) which use cognitive behavioral therapies as a treatment tool. The SMART program is very structured in regard to the structure, its mission, and goals. There are strict eligibility requirements that offenders must meet to attend the 20-week program. The program is not gender specific and is available for male and female offenders. There are three levels of treatment provided at the treatment facility. Therapy is provided in the form of individual and group sessions. The writer visited the site while accompanied by LCDC Ms. Vicki Clark Merriwether; Ms. Merriwether gained her experience working with active duty Soldiers as an Alcohol and Drug counselor at several military locations in the United States and Europe. Ms. Merriwether...
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...Channeling students into a gifted program There is a four step protocol for channeling students into a gifted program. Those steps are; early intervention, identifying students, what the program offers, and what the students will experience. Let’s start with early intervention: Early intervention has the ability to enhance a child’s development, increase the child’s and families benefit to society and receive full support from the staff. Children who come across as gifted are given two tests to determine just how gifted they are. One of those test is based on their academics and the other is based on their creativity. This is way to determine if any intervention needs to put into motion and helps determine just how gifted they are. The second step is identifying just how the students qualify for the program. There is a series of steps that can help determine if a child is gifted. One is a child’s test scores, any child who can score above the 85 percentile can be a candidate for the gifted programs. A teacher nomination is one other way to qualify. Teachers are informed of all students who have received entrances through teacher nominations. Gifted students have to have the ability to excel in their studies, and must remain focused on their school work. The gifted programs can offer full support from their teachers, parental involvement in their education, lessons in self-motivation, grade level advancement, and excellent academic recommendations for future college course...
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...1. Is there any evidence that the program pays out for Sainsbury? Elaborate. Sainsbury’s had been losing market share until partnering with Nectar and then became U.K.’s second largest supermarket chain after the first year of using the program. They also discovered weekly spending was 40% greater among people collecting points from several sponsors than only from Sainsbury’s. A study suggested that Sainsbury’s gained market share from non-Nectar retailers through gasoline sales due to the competition between BP and Sainsbury’s with Nectar. Sainsbury’s benefited from the Nectar program by: · Increasing the frequency of customer’s visits and spending more per transaction · Acquiring new customers · Retaining current customers · Up-selling to customers to buy higher margin products While Sainsbury’s was the dominant sponsor, there had been a steady decrease in its importance. In the launch month, four out of five collectors earned points from Sainsbury’s alone. Within six months, half had earned points from a second sponsor and at the anniversary 30% earned from one, 60% from two and 10% from three sponsors. Spending at Sainsbury’s was greater among collectors earning points from multiple sources than from Sainsbury’s alone. Weekly spending at Sainsbury’s was 40% greater when people collected from them and two other sponsors than from Sainsbury’s alone. It also became apparent that collectors who earned points from multiple sponsors...
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