...distinct understanding of the nature of God, the identity of Jesus Christ, and the role of salvation. While most of the Christian holy sites are in Rome and Jerusalem, two of the earliest centers of the religion, Christian sites can be found in all countries where the religion is present. The early Christian missions, located primarily in Florida and California, are an example of important sites for the religion in the United States. This paper provides an overview of the religion, information regarding St. Augustine Mission in Florida, an interview with a Christian, and a comparison between Christianity and Islam in order to provide a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. Christianity is currently one of the world’s largest religions. Approximately 33% of the world’s population or around 2.1 billion people profess the Christian faith (Major Religions…, 2007). Who are these people? What do they believe in? Where do they come from? Where are they going? These are some of the basic questions many people, unfamiliar with Christianity, could have about the religion. Many Christian symbols, such as the cross, are well known, but the meaning behind the main symbols is less frequently known. A glance at the history of Christianity, one of its important sites, the experience of a Christian, and a comparison with Islam, another common religion, can give great insight into the nature and identity of the Christian faith. A Brief History of Christianity Christianity first developed...
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...relatively safe and a police officer narrowly escaping after several people attacked him in front of his home. Gov. Luiz Fernando Pezão of the state of Rio acknowledged there were not enough police officers on hand during the first couple days of Carnival, though more than 17,000 officers worked in Rio State each day during the festivities. “We were not prepared,” Mr. Pezão said. “There was a failure on the first two days, and then we brought backup for police. I think there has been a mistake in our part.” Statistics from the Friday to Tuesday festivities have not yet been released. Mr. Pezão...
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...Monica Symonette Human Sexuality Education HSC3133 Cultures in Comparison: Japan versus the United States Friday April 12, 2013 Introduction Sexuality is definitely a major component of life. Without recognizing the importance of sexuality, no one would exist. The most transparent way to define sexuality is the properties that distinguish organisms based on their reproductive roles. When referring to sexuality, many components must be considered such as geographic locations, religion, culture, moral, and ethical values. Culture may be one of the most significant influences on sexuality, since it characterizes a group of people by religion, cuisine, language, and social habits. Culture can influence whether someone is public or private about sexuality. The Japanese culture is unique in many ways, especially in sexuality. Japan is an island nation located in East Asia. This nation is governed in a democratic parliamentary style. It has a population just over 127 million that is remaining steady. Most Japanese citizens practice Shintoism and Buddhism as religions and speak the primary language Japanese. The inhabitants of Japan are generally thin since the obesity rate is extremely low estimated at three percent. The rate of people living with HIV/AIDS is estimated at 8,100 out of the entire population. On the contrary, the literacy rate is extremely high at ninety-nine percent. Based on statistical information and facts in history, the Japanese culture differs...
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...The Louisiana Purchase has shaped modern day America. The Louisiana Purchase was the United States buying the Louisiana territory from the French. Contrary to popular belief the Louisiana Purchase was much more than just the state of Louisiana. The territory was 828,000 square miles, stretching from Louisiana all the way to Montana, which is equivalent to 529,920,000 acres. This was easily the largest land purchase in United States history. A grand total of around 15 million dollars for the whole thing which is about paying just a little less than $.42 an acre, this was arguably the easiest expansion of the United States ever. The Louisiana Purchase was not as easy of a decision as we know now back then. It was full of political controversy...
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...grown mainly on equatorial zones and of the consumers looks for variety he goes in for some of that company’s own sugar milk solids and permitted emulsifiers. Cocoa constitutes nearly 40% of the total raw material cost. The following report studies the chocolate industry in India and in particular the position of the chocolate premium brand & local brand. The brand name chosen is the umbrella brand as it was felt that the corporate name is recognized as a brand and not so much as an individual products. Asia, Africa and Latin America account for 75% of the world’s population, and yet consume just 20% of the world’s cocoa. The potential in Asia is undoubtedly great. Currently, some ___ billion consumers account for just 8% of global consumption. As a result, even a slight increase in per capita consumption would equate to a large expansion in demand for cocoa. The countries with the highest growth potential must be China and India. Between them, the two countries have a combined population in excess of 2.2 billion — and this is expected to reach almost 2.5 billion by 2005. With economic growth rates approaching double figures, and a growing middle and upper class, higher incomes should lead to higher cocoa demand. Asian per capita consumption is currently very low, at around 75g per person, compared to around 2.8kg in Western Europe. It is also considerably lower than per capita consumption in other emerging markets, such as Eastern Europe (0.7kg per person) and...
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...Canada, A Cultural Analysis Abstract Canada is a beautiful country that is adjacent to the United States of America. There are many resemblances between Canadian culture and American culture. It is also common for Canadians to expect great communications in the workplace and friendliness. It is valued to be respectful of others ethical background as well. It is also standard to see similarities in basic hand shake as a cultural behavior to mean many things. In a business environment in Canada, business people often begin relationships in a reserved manner; once people get to know one another they usually become friendly and informal. Canada as the United States encourages small businesses to grow and prosper as well as their economic. In regards to the workplace, Canada also promotes from within companies and wants its workforce to be involved in a company’s growth and offers great benefits to its employees. Canada as the Unites States offers great cultural diversity among its people and within the workforce as well. It would be easier for an individual to adapt to Canadian ethical behavior since it is similar and diverse as the United States. There are many similarities and differences between the culture of the United States and the culture of Canada. While there are many preconceptions about the culture and behaviors of Canadians, many of the country’s customs are similar to those found in the United States, despite differences in culture and government...
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...Table of Content Abstract 3 1. Introduction 3 2. M-Commerce 4 3. Groupon 4 3.1 Groupon’s Business Model 4 3.2 Groupon’s Target Audience 6 3.3 Groupon’s Market Positioning 7 3.4 Groupon’s Strategy 8 3.5 Groupon’s Retail Mix 9 3.5.1 Groupon Consumer Category (Groupon, 2013) 9 3.5.2 Groupon Merchant Tools (Groupon, 2013) 9 3.5.3 Groupon Resources (Groupon, 2013) 10 3.5.4 Groupon Socials Innovation (Groupon, 2013) 10 3.6 Groupon’s Direct Competitors 11 4. Suggestion for Groupon’s Competitive Advantage 12 5. Conclusion 13 Works Cited 14 List of Figure Figure 1 Atonomy of Groupon Deal 5 Figure 2 Comparision of Service Offered 6 Figure 3 Groupon Customer Satisfaction Rank 7 Figure 4 Comparison of Revenue 10 Abstract In this paper I am going to briefly explain on an exploding new and fast growing retail model called Groupon. Groupon is a type of Electronic Commerce; it is believed that e-commerce or E-Retailing will surpass brick and mortars format as the method of choice for consumer near future and it’s already proven in some country. Most of my finding is from electronic source which I have cited it accordingly. It is difficult to obtain reports and details about Malaysian Groupon so most of the reference in this paper are summarised from global reports, trends and researched on Groupon worldwide. 1. Introduction Electronic commerce or commonly known as E-Commerce; Is where the buying and selling of products or services...
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...Is Requiring Ignition Interlock Licenses to indicate that the Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages is Prohibited Effective? April 20, 2013 Abstract In many states of the United States of America, selling alcohol has a number of state legislature-enacted restrictions. One such restriction is the sale of alcohol to certain persons who are found guilty of having committed third class felonies that are related to breach of a court order that is against driving under the influence alcohol that is intoxicated above certain limits. The circumstance leading to prohibition of driving automobiles without an ignition interlock devices arises from the first conviction of causing accidents that result in personal injuries for reasons accruing from alcohol intoxication. The penalties for causing accidents due to influence of over consumption of alcohol are valid from state to state. For instance, in the Tucson area, once convicted and found guilty for driving while under the influence (DUI) and/or while intoxicated (DWI), people find themselves susceptible to incredibly serious penalties. Such penalties range from a mandatory jail term, suspension of one’s driving license, and a force under court order to install an ignition interlock device in all cars driven by the convict among other penalties (Ministry of Transportation, 2013). Upon subsequent offenses, in many states, the felony offender is limited from accessing alcohol products from retailers or the retailers’ employees under the...
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...Term Paper Spring 2012 The neoconservative model for foreign policy has always been based on a desire to spread the gift of democracy to other nations so that they too may enjoy the fruits that democracy and free markets bear. Going a step further, Robert Kagan presents the neoconservative belief that ‘the great spread of democracy, the prosperity, and the prolonged great power peace- have depended directly and indirectly on power and influence exercised by the United States.’ To ensure that this is the case, the Bush doctrine was created to preemptively strike countries in order to prevent a conflict further down the road. While it may be true that the developing world has directly and indirectly been affected by United States influence, the United States isn’t the sole arbiter of prosperity around the globe and its purpose for influence shouldn’t be mistaken for ‘spreading democracy’ but rather the neoconservative desire to leverage influence for economic and political gain. While much of this had previously been achieved through unofficial intervention and covert operations, the Bush doctrine represented a significant departure in that it used preemptive strike as a forerunning option in preventing potential future wars. While Robert Kagan's quote reflects the ideal interpretation of the neoconservative model in that it ‘spreads democracy,’ history has shown its intent to much more in the self interest of the United States relative to that of the host country in question...
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...streets, Lagos in Nigeria . Olat Western Wear has centralized itself directly in position to the residental location and social activities of our target market. We believe that this is critical to our initial success and long-term growth. Objectives 1. To create a shopping environment that caters to the apparel needs of the urban African cowboy and cowgirl. 2. To earn 80% market share and become the number one ethnic western wear apparel store in 20 Niran Ojo streets, Lagos Nigeria and achieve name recognition in the local cowboy community. 3. To receive a 50% profit margin within the first year. 4. To have a customer base of 1,000 by the end of the first operating year. 5. To achieve a net profit of $75,000 by year two and $100,000 by year three. 6. To be an active and vocal member in the community supporting agricultural events, and equestrian organizations work Mission Olat Western Wear's mission is to offer quality, name brand western wear in an assortment of sizes and styles to accommodate all varying body styles and shapes. Keys to Success In order to succeed in the western wear apparel industry Olat Western Wear must: * Carry an assortment of sizes to fit the more ample frames of their African target customer base. * Provide...
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...African Journal of Business Management Vol.6 (22), pp. 6456-6464, 6 June, 2012 Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/AJBM DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2673 ISSN 1993-8233 ©2012 Academic Journals Review Key issues in cross-cultural business communication: Anthropological approaches to international business Tian Guang* and Dan Trotter Shantou University, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, Southern China. Accepted 8 March, 2012 Cultural factors have long been known to influence the communication and success potential of competition. Cultural awareness shapes how business firms behave in cross-culturally reflected international markets. It is broadly recognized that cultural factors act as invisible barriers in international business communications. Understanding cultural differences is one of the most significant skills for firms to develop in order to have a competitive advantage in international business. This paper probes some key elements of cross-cultural issues in international business communication and provides a framework for creating competitive advantage for firms engaged in international business. Culture affects many aspects of international business communication. It impacts free trade policies, localization and standardization strategy decisions, advertising, brand effectiveness, business relationships, international business management, international marketing, international negotiation, and consumer behavior. Seven themes are suggested as guidelines...
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...youthful Joyce himself, must begin to free himself from the nets and trammels of society. That beginning involves painful farewells and disturbing dislocations” (349). The story “Araby” is a short memoir of James Joyce’s life as a young boy. Growing up in a predominantly Catholic republic in Dublin Ireland, the unreliable narrator somehow felt alienated, introspective, and at times disappointed. Being a part of a community where there is one religion can have influence the way one sees the world. Corresponding to the unreliable narrator in “Araby”, Abraham Rodriguez from “The Boy without a Flag” is affected by the environment he lives in. Overcome with defiance, the two characters become resistant: one resisting being a part of a bizarre place and the other resisting to conforming to an American tradition. In the two short stories, hypocrisy, disappointment, and religion and beliefs are themes that successfully illustrate their resistance. False hopes and discovering actuality through personal caused the young narrators to resist and resent; Resisting being a part of the atmospheres they dwelled in. James Joyce refers to religion throughout “Araby” to indicate his animosity towards the Catholic Church and Catholicism entirely. The narrator’s standpoint on hypocrisy in religion becomes vivid throughout the story. The story begins in a community that is drab, gloomy, and full of lust. “North Richmond Street, being blind, was a quiet street except at the hour when the Christian...
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...Marketing Plan * 1.0 Executive Summary * Highlights * Objectives * Mission * Keys to Success * 2.0 Company Summary * Company Ownership * Start-up Summary * Start-up * Start-up Funding * Start-up * Company Locations and Facilities * 3.0 Products * Product Description * Competitive Comparison * Sales Literature * Sourcing * Technology * Future Products * 4.0 Market Analysis Summary * Market Segmentation * Market Analysis * Market Analysis (Pie) * Target Market Segment Strategy * Market Needs * Market Trends * Market Growth * Industry Analysis * Main Competitors * 5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary * Competitive Edge * Marketing Strategy * Positioning Statement * Pricing Strategy * Promotion Strategy * Distribution Strategy * Marketing Programs * Sales Strategy * Sales Forecast * Milestones * Milestones * 6.0 Management Summary * Organizational Structure * Management Team * Personnel Plan * Personnel * 7.0 Financial Plan * Important Assumptions * Key Financial Indicators * Benchmarks * General Assumptions * Break-Even Analysis * Break-Even Analysis * Break-Even Analysis ...
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...Events in Iraq have prompted some people on the left to make comparisons to the American experience in the Vietnam War. These people argue that the United States has put itself into an in-extractable “quagmire” from which there is no feasible withdrawal. This type of reasoning by historical comparison is not wise because no two historical events are completely alike. In the case of Iraq and Vietnam, extreme caution should be exercised in comparing two wars so far apart in historical circumstances, geography, and time. It becomes pretty obvious that the differences between the two conflicts greatly outnumber the similarities. This is especially true in the strategic and military dimensions of the two wars. There is simply no comparison between the environment, the scale of military presence, losses incurred over time, the quality of enemy resistance, the role and scope of enemy allies, and the duration of open warfare style combat. There are, however, two political parts of the Iraq and Vietnam wars that are similar in nature: our attempts at nation-building in a foreign culture, and our trying to sustaining domestic popular support in a long and drawn out war against insurgents. Policymakers should have an understanding of the reasons for U.S. political failure in South Vietnam, as well as for the Johnson and Nixon administrations’ failure to sustain popular support for the accomplishment of U.S. military objectives in Vietnam. A repeat of those failures in Iraq could have...
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...Business Communication in France: An Introduction to Customs and Culture I chose to research France for this particular assignment. I have always dreamed of moving to France and, as a business major, I thought it would be a good idea to use this opportunity to learn about business communication in France. France has a truly fascinating culture filled with centuries of customs and etiquette built “brick by brick.” With America being a much younger nation, I think it would be very important to accommodate and adapt to their techniques and business communication strategies as opposed to Americans attempting to force our techniques and business communication strategies on them. Based on my research, it doesn’t seem like we would be given much choice in the matter. The French are so adamant about their deep culture and manners that one would basically have to accommodate them or face a failed attempt to obtain a business relationship with them. The report goes into greater detail about these issues. Feel free to contact me with any further questions. Executive Summary This report gives a brief comparison of business communication between France and the United States. Speak French Fluently, or Not At All The French are very proud of their language. It is one of the most endeared languages in the world, and widely known as “the language of love.” Therefore, one must be able to speak French very well in order to communicate successfully with them, especially...
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