...Cloud computing has been a tremendous source of cash savings for Denver Hospital. It has saved hours of log in time and also been cost effective. It is an important question whether the public cloud can help the hospital grow and serve as a protection for Denver Health’s private cloud. Since we are dealing with a health facility, it is critical to maintain the confidentiality of the patients involved. When disaster strikes, and data seems “lost,” the cloud can help in a less costly way than having servers at a separate site. Data on the cloud is delivered through a web portal belonging to a cloud service provider. The only expense is that of the resources consumed. Denver health would be benefitting from the public cloud in two ways: from the computing capacity and also from the storage aspect, both on a private level. In case of a disaster, the data desired would be ready and available for processing and manipulating as needed. Overall, the future of cloud computing and storage is a strong and solid one. Denver Health should be aware of not entering a long-term agreement with a cloud provider. A benefit of cloud storage is that you can switch companies if a better deal becomes available. The information is not locked to one carrier, if a firm decides to switch. Additionally, in order to minimize a recovery phase, the hospital should be sure to use a cloud provider that has a fast recovery phase. Much research should be done before any major decision is made, but there are...
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...September 18, 2012 Mr. Patrick Heck Deputy Chief Financial Officer Denver International Airport 201 West Colfax Avenue Denver, Colorado 80202 Re: The Westin Denver International Airport – Denver, Colorado Dear Mr. Heck: Pursuant to your request, we have conducted a study of the potential market demand and developed a statement of the estimated annual operating results for a proposed 519-room Westin hotel (the “Subject”) to be located at the south terminal of the Denver International Airport (“DIA”) in Denver, Colorado. Throughout this analysis, we formally refer to the Subject as The Westin Denver International Airport. The development of the Subject hotel is expected to be financed through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds coupled with some form of public subsidies/guarantees/loans. This report has been prepared for use by the Denver International Airport and its financial advisors in determining the estimated annual operating results of the proposed Subject. The conclusions set forth in this report are based on an analysis for supply and demand for the transient lodging market in the Denver-Aurora market area as of August 8, 2012, the completion date of our fieldwork and primary market research. As in all studies of this type, the estimated results assume competent and efficient marketing and operational management, and presume no significant change in the status of the competitive lodging industry from that as set forth in this report. The terms of this engagement are...
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...Chipotle first store opened in 1993 by founder and CEO Steve Ellis in Denver, Colorado, in a former Dolly Madison Ice Cream Store near the campus of University of Denver. Within five years the firm expanded to sixteen restaurants. Once McDonald’s became their largest investor they soon grow to five hundred by 2005. There are over 1000 Chipotle restaurant in the United States and approximately 10 locations outside of the United States, 5 locations in Toronto, 4 locations in London and 1 in Paris. The Chipotle mission statement created by Steve Ellis, “Food integrity is our commitment to finding the very best ingredients raised with respect for the animals, the environment and the farmers.” (Chipotle 2012). Describing key areas of the Chipotle’s Code of Conduct that are of significant importance to the business, and explain why. Chipotle is committed to the highest standards of integrity in all aspects of the company, from the food they serve to the employees, officers and all members of the Board of Directors. The key areas of the Code of Conduct are, “Integrity Statement,” “Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy,” “It’s the Law,” and “Chipotle Confidential.” All employees and Board members are required to be honest, loyal and respectful; basically do not do anything unethical, always do the right thing. Chipotle has an “open door “policy with respect to any concerns relating to the compliance with Code of Conduct with no person being subjected to...
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...Telluride is a small town nestled in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Many people come to Telluride to roam the small town’s streets. People file into small boutiques and dine at fine restaurants. During summer the vibrant colors of the greenery pop out against their backdrop. Waterfalls roar, spraying their cool mist into the air. In the winter, people ski down the snow covered mountains to the resort below. Telluride is a prime vacation spot due to its scenery, activities, and location. Mountains rise immediately on the left and right of Telluride. Behind the city, the mountains slowly come together; in the front they open up into a larger valley. Conifer trees cover the mountainsides in lush, vibrant greens. Waterfalls of freshly unfrozen water roar as they crash into the rocks beneath. Streams of cold, clear water fed by these waterfalls snake down the mountainside. This landscape changes drastically. In the winter the landscape changes immensely. The waterfalls lose their roar as the snow that once fueled them freezes over. Without the waterfalls to feed them, the rushing water of the streams dries up as well. Thick layers of snow coat the once vibrant landscape in shades of grey and brilliant white. There is a sort of stark beauty to the place. On cloudy days you can see vast clouds of white mist roving around the peaks of the mountains. It gives Telluride an image that one sees so often but rarely experiences; a image that one usually only finds in a story book. That image...
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...Chipotle Mexican Grill was founded in 1993 by Chef Steve Ellis in Denver Colorado. The first location was actually a former Dolly Madison Ice Cream Shop near the University of Denver. Chef Steve Ellis attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and then became a line cook at Stars in San Francisco where he witnessed the popularity of taquerias and burritos. With a dream and an $85,000 loan from his father he opened the first location. Within one month he was selling over 1,000 burritos a day. In 1995 he opened two additional locations in Denver and by 1999 more in Columbus, Ohio and Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1998 McDonald's made an investment in the company and by 2001 they had become Chipotle's largest investor. This allowed Chipotle to expand from 16 restaurants in 1998 to over 500 restaurants by 2005. As Chef Steve Ellis watched the company grow and expand he also observed how a most of the food in the United States is produced and processed. He witnessed the confinement of livestock and how they are injected with hormones to grow larger. With this, the company has adopted the philosophy, "Food with Integrity." This is a commitment to purchasing meat and produce from farmers dedicated to raising their livestock and produce using responsible and respectable practices. Chipotle Mexican Grill serves only natural raised pork and chicken. Over 85% of the beef they serve is naturally raised and 40% of the black beans they serve are certified organic. ...
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...It is a sound decision to build a new airport at Denver because of the expected passenger traffic in the year 2000. It is also necessary to transport people and goods to and from Denver since it is 500 miles from other major cities. Strengths- it would earn Denver more revenue from increased flights. Weaknesses- before the decision to build a new airport, Denver’s Stapleton Airport caused massive losses due to bad weather. With the new airport, more losses would be encountered due to bad weather. Opportunities- this would be a great opportunity to expand business investments and generate more revenue. Threats- according to the airport design, the runways were placed where they would be intercepted by high wind shears. The stakeholders are the passengers and their interests are convenience and efficiency at the airport. Denver’s regional council of governments is also a stakeholder and they wanted to improve the airport services to handle more passengers and cargo. Not all airlines supported of the decision to build a new airport. Some airlines such as United and Continental objected to the idea. United was against the construction of the Front Range airport out of fear of the added cost burden. The baggage handling system was significant because it meant that baggage would be transferred between different gates in less than ten minutes. The DIA is a good strategic fit for Continental because the airline was struggling to survive in the industry and the DIA would help boost...
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...Heavenly ski resort is not your everyday East Coast ski resort. I have been on skis since i was three years old, and I have been to many ski resorts. Heavenly Ski resort is in California right off of Lake Tahoe. There is also an entrance in Nevada. There are 91 trails and 800 acres of terrain (which is a lot of trails and terrain).There are two terrain parks that vary in size (a terrain park is the place where all the jumps are). There are chutes (a trail in between two giant rocks), bowls, and a variety of other trails. To get to the base (the point at which there is snow and you can start skiing) , you take a 2.4 mile ride in a gondola, and see some amazing views along that ride. The summit (highest point of the mountain) elevation is 10,067...
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...Case 10 Denver Health Network Background Denver Health Network (Network) is a newly created subsidiary of the Denver Health System (System). The Network consists of five medical group practices. While it was originally placed in a for-profit subsidiary, concerns over Stark Law and the low profit lead to the System placing the Network in a newly created not-for-profit subsidiary. The practices include both primary and specialty physicians with an emphasis on obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, pediatrics, and psychology. Physicians are administratively organized in five groups. Each physician practices at only 3 different locations. The Network is an essential part of the System even though the profit of the Network is minimal. The Network generates a large amount of indirect income with patient referrals and outpatient facility use. Varying ancillary services are either limited at the Network force patients to use other System facilities or are best performed at the Network locations. The ancillary services provided at the Network is done so for one or more of the following reasons; lower cost, increased physician efficiency, and improves patient convenience. The Network has decided to add ultrasound services at three locations. Approaches Alternative 1 involves the purchase of an ultrasound machine for three locations for a total of three ultrasound machines. Patients schedule appointments at the clinic they are using for preset times and days. One ultrasound...
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...In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Colorado, Denver will study the genes of those with a kind of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome who have been treated with a strain of medical marijuana known as Charlotte's Web. The study will attempt to determine if specific genetic components can explain why some epilepsy patients see positive results from ingesting Charlotte's Web, while others do not. Edward Maa, the principal investigator of the Charlotte's Web study, says the new trial could be a first step toward building a body of research on how and why medical marijuana can be used to treat epilepsy. The new study will recruit epilepsy patients who have already taken Charlotte's Web. Kate Pickert reveals plans for the unprecedented studies on how a particular strand of marijuana may affect those suffering from Dravet Syndrome, a form of Epilepsy. This clinical study is being conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado and will test genetic components of the individual participants. These participants will have already been treated with a specific strand of marijuana named Charlotte’s Web and will have reported both positive and negative results from treatment. Edward Maa, with the University of Colorado embellishes on how this study will investigate the genes of patients to determine why they had either positive or negative results from treatment. Due to Federal regulations studies involving marijuana use have, until...
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...Scholarship Application Letter L.L.M. Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy To Whom it May Concern: My name is …. and I am writing in application for a scholarship to assist me throughout my time studying in the Environmental and Natural Resources LLM program at the University of Denver. Being awarded the chance to study further in my field at the University of Denver is an incredible opportunity for me and one I intend to seize wholeheartedly without reservation. I have consistently proven throughout my previous studies and working experience than when presented with an opportunity I will strive as hard as I can to best represent myself and reward those who have granted me a chance to prove such. This is evident in my continuing relations with University of ____ and my professional mentors at _____in Santiago, Chile. Despite financial hardship I have always done what is necessary to further my studies and work experience. This includes six months of Pro Bono work helping the poor here in Chile in family trials as well as two solid years of balancing paralegal work alongside my study commitments in order to be able to pay the very considerable fees required to study law in Chile. Relocating from Santiago, Chile for the duration of the program represents a huge challenge and while it is one I am fully committed to, it does present considerable financial strain. I will be doing my utmost to not let this effect my participation and concentration required to gain...
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...Denver, Colorado Governmental Accounting 407 Denver, Colorado Denver was founded by William H. Larimer, Jr. on November 22, 1858 and named for James W. Denver. It is the largest city and second largest county in the state of Colorado, and it is also the capitol. “The mile-high city” is the nickname for Denver, Colorado because its official elevation is exactly one mile above sea level benchmarked from the steps of the State Capitol Building. The climate in Denver is very sunny averaging around 300 days of sunshine a year, but because of its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, it is subject to sudden weather changes. Snowfall is common in late fall, winter, and spring which make Colorado a popular ski destination. Denver has many outdoor activities, sports venues, and museums so there is always something to keep you entertained. In the metropolitan area, Denver has Sports Authority Field (Broncos), Coors Field (Rockies), Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Rapids), and the Pepsi Center (Nuggets and Avalanche). Denver is very bicycle friendly, and one of the most walkable metropolitan areas in the nation. The economy in Denver is partially reliant on its connection to major transportation systems because of its geographic location. Denver is located between large western cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego and large Midwestern cities such as Chicago and St. Louis. Denver’s proximity to the Rocky Mountains makes it ideal for mining and energy companies. Denver resides in...
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...I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to tour the Pepsi Center with our class, as I have attended multiple Nuggets game every year since 1999 when the building opened. Moreover, I worked for a company called Event Rents several years ago and was able to gain special (albeit very limited) access to sections of the Pepsi Center over the course of that employment. To clarify, Event Rents is a party supply rental company and my job was to deliver/set up tables and chairs for fundraising events that the Pepsi Center was holding. It was great to see even more of the Pepsi Center through this class because I have always been curious about how extensive the building really is, and I was afforded the opportunity to experience even more of their operation on the tour. My personal history aside, I found it extremely insightful to be able to speak with executive management. In this response paper I aim to address key aspects that I found to be insightful during the tour and also during the second half of class when we had the question/answer segment with the management team. Anthony Malandra gave our class the tour of the Pepsi Center. He was extremely knowledgeable and well spoken. Mr. Malandra brought up many points that I thought were astounding. It is remarkable that Pepsi CO. paid $64 million for the naming rights in 1999, which equates to $3.2 million per year over 20 years. This seems like a relatively insignificant amount of money to pay for naming rights. Maybe...
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...Case Study – Denver International Airport Baggage Handling System – An illustration of ineffectual decision making Synopsis Dysfunctional decision-making is the poison that kills technology projects and the Denver Airport Baggage System project in the 1990’s is a classic example. Although several case studies have been written about the Denver project, the following paper re-examines the case by looking at the key decisions that set the project on the path to disaster and the forces behind those decisions. Background What was to be the world’s largest automated airport baggage handling system became a classic story in how technology projects can go wrong. Faced with the need for greater airport capacity, the city of Denver elected to construct a new state of the art airport that would cement Denver’s position as an air transportation hub. Covering a land area of 140 Km2, the airport was to be the largest in the United States and have the capacity to handle more than 50m passengers annually. The airport's baggage handling system was a critical component in the plan. By automating baggage handling, aircraft turnaround time was to be reduced to as little as 30 minutes. Faster turnaround meant more efficient operations and was a cornerstone of the airports competitive advantage. Despite the good intentions the plan rapidly dissolved as underestimation of the project’s complexity resulted in snowballing problems and public humiliation for everyone involved. Thanks mainly to...
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...Q1: Is the decision to build a new airport at Denver strategically a sound decision? http://www.allfreepapers.com Denver was the fifth largest airport in the country. Due to recent growth and projected future growth, the local government bodies (which operated the existing Stapleton International airport) determined that future growth could not be supported by expansion to Stapleton and a new airport was needed. Building a new, highly-expandable airport was a good strategic decision that was poorly planned and implemented. Stapleton Airport in Denver did have its issues in terms of airline traffic bottlenecking. The airport would consistently cause delays across the country as it was projected as the fifth busiest airport in the United States. Also, with Denver not having any major cities within a 500 mile radius, I do believe it was strategically sound to plan on building a new airport. Some might disagree on this, but the issue seems to be around poor planning and not whether a new airport was needed. Bottom line, something had to replace Stapleton due to the lack of technology and modernization within it. Q2: Perform an analysis for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) on the decision to build DIA. Q3: Who are the stake holders and what are their interests or objectives? Q4: Did the airlines support the decision to build DIA? Q5: Why was united opposed to expansion at Front Range Airport? Q6: Why was the new baggage handling system so important to...
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...Denver Airport Fiasco Presentation Timeline I will start by finishing up the timeline. * In April 1994, the airport authorities organize a demonstration of the system for the media without informing BAE. It’s a disaster as clothes are ejected from crushed bags. As a result, the mayor of Denver is forced to delay the opening for the fourth time. * In May of the same year, BAE says the system is fine and that most of the problems are caused by the airport staff using the system incorrectly. The problems persist as testing continues so the airport builds a manual tug and trolley system instead. * In august, the City of Denver starts fining BAE 12 thousand dollars per day for further delays. * The airport finally opens on February 28th 1995 using part of the BAE system and a manual tug and trolley. * Finally, in 2005, the system fully scrapped for the manual one. Software Issues Next I will discuss the main software issues. * One of the system’s big problems was that carts were late to pick up bags, destabilizing the whole chain. This was, in part, due to the mathematical nightmare that represented the development of a line-balancing algorithm to feed carts at more than 100 pickup points. * It was also due to the fact that BAE’s codes expected perfect behavior from the system components. They didn’t allow for proper margins of error. The components were expected to perform better than they did. * Another major cause of software...
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