...Running head: STRATEGIC PLANNING 1 Strategic Planning at the Chronicle Gazette Name Institution STRATEGIC PLANNING 2 Introduction The Chronicle Gazette is a leading newspaper in the United States with a circulation of 225,000 customers. Over the past few years, it has been facing a decline in its customer base and revenues. This is mainly due to the increasing dominance of the Internet as a means of disseminating information and news. The newspaper publishing industry in the United States is going through a difficult phase with declining revenues. Both subscription revenues and advertising revenues have been steadily declining. One of the main causes for this downfall is that readers are using the Internet to get news content for free and are reluctant to pay. The global economic recession has cut down the advertising revenues for newspapers. Cost of publishing has increased and a majority of newspapers have increased prices. This has further distanced consumers from traditional newspapers and made online news websites more popular. The main purpose of this report is to present measures for The Chronicle Gazette to boost its circulation and increase profits. The report will analyze the newspaper industry in the United States giving details of its present status and future position. It will also present facts on the factors that have lead to the decline of the industry. The report will analyze the trends in the newspaper industry and the strategies adopted by...
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...DSMHT 201: Applied Differential Equation (credit 02) 1. Ordinary differential equations and their solutions: Initial value problems, Boundary value problems, Basic existence and uniqueness theorems (statement and illustration only). 2. Solution of first order equations: separable equations and equations reducible to this form, Linear equations, exact equations, Special integrating factors, Substitutions and transformations. 3. Solution of higher order linear differential equations: Solution space of homogeneous linear equations. Fundamental solutions of homogeneous systems. Reduction of order. Homogeneous linear equations with constant coefficients. Non homogeneous equations. 4. Method of undermined coefficients. Variations of parameters. Cauchy-Euler differential equations. 5. Systems of differential equations, linear system, Fundamental matrix, Solutions of linear systems with constant coefficients. References: 1. D.G. Zill, A First Course in Differentil Equations with Applications. 2. F. Braur and J.A. Nohel, Differential Equations. 3. S.L. Ross, Differential Equation. DSMHT 202: Geological and Hydro-meteorological Hazards (credit 02) 1. Introduction to Geological and Hydro-meteorological Hazards. 2. Geological Hazards Earthquakes (causes, types and effects of Earthquakes), Tsunami & Seiches. (naming, Tsunami Generation, Velocity and height, coastal effects and vulnerability), Volcanoes (origin & types of volcanic hazards...
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...University of Phoenix Material Earth’s Dynamic Ocean and Atmosphere I Worksheet From Visualizing Earth Science, by Merali, Z., and Skinner, B. J, 2009, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Copyright 2009 by Wiley. Adapted with permission. Part 1 Sections 12.1 and 12.2 of the text discuss the origin and composition of the world ocean’s seawater. What is the current theory on the evolution of the world ocean? Discuss the origin of the salinity of seawater and how the ocean maintains salinity. A: The current theory on the evolution of the worlds ocean is that, it was possibly formed between four, and four and a half billion years ago. The oldest grain found was a grain called zircon. It was found in Australia. That element shows to have made contact with water, yet the origin of the water is still undetermined. Salinity of sea water is created as salt water evaporates. When sea water evaporates, three quarters of what is left is sodium chloride, which is table salt. The ocean maintains its salinity because it is constantly receiving fresh water from precipitation and tributaries. Minerals are also used by many different forms of sea life, thus resulting in sea water maintaining its salinity. Part 2 Surface currents obtain their energy from the wind blowing over the surface waters. The currents do not exactly follow the wind direction because of an apparent force known as the Coriolis force. Using Figure 12.11 from the text, briefly explain surface currents of the world ocean and how the Coriolis...
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...University of Phoenix Material Earth’s Dynamic Ocean and Atmosphere I Worksheet From Visualizing Earth Science, by Merali, Z., and Skinner, B. J, 2009, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Copyright 2009 by Wiley. Adapted with permission. Part 1 Sections 12.1 and 12.2 of the text discuss the origin and composition of the world ocean’s seawater. 1. What is the current theory on the evolution of the world ocean?the theory of the earth’s ocean, is possibly the earth was formed between 4 and 4.56 billion years ago. The most ancient grain discovered was a mineral grain of zircon in the middle of west austraillia. That element shows to have made contact with water, but the origin of the water is still unkown. 2. Discuss the origin of the salinity of seawater and how the ocean maintains salinity. The salinity of the ocean is created after the seawater evaporates. At that point three quarters of dissolved matter becomes sodium chloride. (table salt). The ocean maintains its salinity because it constantly receives fresh water from parcipitation and river flow. Often times other elements parcipitate out of mineral form and settle to the seafloor. As a result the composition of the seawater does not change. Part 2 Surface currents obtain their energy from the wind blowing over the surface waters. The currents do not exactly follow the wind direction because of an apparent force known as the Coriolis force. Using Figure 12.11 from the text, briefly explain surface currents of...
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...A2 Geography What is the Tri-cellular model for atmospheric circulation? The Tri-cellular model shows how energy redistributed across the globe and ensures there is not a surplus at the equator and deficit at the Poles. This surplus or deficit would be the result of differential heating of the surface of the Earth by the sun. As suggested by the name, the model is made of three air masses known as cells which redistribute heat energy and control movement of air. There a three cells in each hemisphere: the Hadley cell, the Ferrel cell and the Polar cell. Convection Cells Convection cells are self-contained zones in which warmer air in the centre is pushed upwards and is balanced by the downward motion of cooler air on the edge. UV radiation from the sun is absorbed which heats the ground before it is re-emitted with a longer wave length. As a result of this the temperature rises causing the air to expand and rise upwards due to convection; generating low pressure. Low pressure conditions are usually associated with cloud formation and precipitation. This is because as air cool when it ascends meaning that it can hold less water vapour which in turn condenses to produce water droplets forming clouds. When the temperature decreases, the air contracts causing it to become denser and sinks, generating high pressure (associated with dry conditions). Originally, it was suggested that only two cells where present (The Hadley cells) on in the North and the other in the South Hemisphere...
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...The fossil in question was generally regarded to be the 220 million-year-old remains of Tyrannosaurus Rex. Several years ago, however, this hypothesis was overturned by the discovery of yet another species {Morehouse, 1993 #21} which is now the undisputed progeny {Argus, 1991 #14;Turnhouse, 1987 #26} of the species at hand. While the true origin of this larger reptile is quite uncertain at this time, it is thought to be from central or eastern Asia. Where the other species {Schwartz, 1990 #7} arose is a mystery. If it was central Asia, we could reasonably infer that other reptiles were not dominant in this ecosystem. Some think that we will never know {Billoski, 1987 #16;Schwartz, 1976 #24;Whiting, 1987 #27}. However, fossils currently in the museum in Berlin provide strong evidence that the emerging reptile was small-boned and duck-billed {Whiting, 1987 #27}, possibly with a larger wing-like arm. Overall, it was striking how much atherosclerosis we found," Dr. Gregory S. Thomas, director of nuclear cardiology education at the University of California, Irvine, and co-principal investigator of the study, said in a news release from the European Society of Cardiology. "We think of atherosclerosis as a disease of modern lifestyle, but it's clear that it also existed 3,500 years ago," he said. "Our findings certainly call into question the perception of atherosclerosis as a modern disease." The study, slated for presentation Tuesday at the International Conference of...
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...Jonathan C. Sewall Roger is a 22-year old college student who reports three days of elevated temperature, runny nose, sore throat, cough and fatigue along with difficulty breathing. The doctor examines him and finds him to have a temperature of 100.6F, normal respiratory rate, with inflammation of the pharynx. He is found to have an infection with a virus. He is told to keep up with the fluids, nutrition, and rest that he should be well within the week. 1. Which of the above are symptoms? (Patient) * Three days of elevated temperature. * Runny nose. * Sore throat. * Fatigue along with difficulty breathing. 2. Which of the above are signs? (Doctor, RN) - Temperature of 100.6*F. - Normal respiratory rate. - Inflammation of the pharynx. 3. Is this an acute or chronic condition? -Acute condition. 4. What is the diagnosis? -Infection with a virus. 5. What is the prognosis? - Keep up with fluids, nutrition and rest. - He will recover within a week time frame. 6. Write this as a SOAP note? S-(subjective) -Patient states having “three days of elevated temperature, runny nose, sore throat, cough and fatigue along with difficulty breathing” O-(objective) -Temperature at 100.6* with normal respiratory rate. Inflammation of the pharynx was found. A-(assessment) -Infection with a virus. P-(plan) -Keep up with fluid, nutrition, and rest. Ken is a 78-yearold gentlemen who reports increasing difficulty breathing over the...
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...University of Phoenix Material Earth’s Dynamic Ocean and Atmosphere II Worksheet From Visualizing Earth Science, by Merali, Z., and Skinner, B. J, 2009, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Copyright 2009 by Wiley. Adapted with permission. Part 1 Figures 1 and 2 depict two important features of the world ocean. Figure 1 shows one way in which the ocean basins filled with water and Figure 2 represents one of the many mineral sources contributing to ocean salinity. [pic][pic] Figure 1 Figure 2 1. Explain the origin of ocean water in 150 words. 2. Discuss the particular way in which Figure 2 contributes to the salinity of seawater. What is the current theory on the evolution of the world ocean? Part 2 This critical thinking question is from Chapter 12 in your textbook: In May 1990, a container ship called Hansa Carrier encountered a storm in the North Pacific at about 48° north latitude, and lost 21 containers overboard, five of which contained 80,000 Nike shoes. The shoes carried serial numbers that identified them as being from the containers. By the end of 1990, shoes were washing up on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Oregon. By the winter of 1991, shoes were appearing on Hawaiian beaches. Using Figure 12.11 in the textbook. Answer the following questions: 1. Which ocean currents were most likely to have transported the shoes? 2. Locate and describe one other surface current in the world ocean. Part 3 [pic] Figure 13.3 in the textbook helps visualize how tides...
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...Earth Dynamic Ocean & Atmosphere Mylani Tiopan GLG/150 02/02/2015 Suzanne McIninch University of Phoenix Material Earth’s Dynamic Ocean and Atmosphere I Worksheet From Visualizing Earth Science, by Merali, Z., and Skinner, B. J, 2009, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Copyright 2009 by Wiley. Adapted with permission. 1 Part 1 Sections 12.1 and 12.2 of the text discuss the origin and composition of the world ocean’s seawater. What is the current theory on the evolution of the world ocean? Scientists do not yet agree as to where the Earth's water came from. According to the text, some water were in the materials that formed Earth. That water was released as steam from volcanoes. The text also states that more water could have came from outside sources such as comets and meteorites. Discuss the origin of the salinity of seawater and how the ocean maintains salinity. Chemical weathering of rock and volcanic eruptions are some of the sources that are involved in the salinity of seawater. Evaporation of surface water and freezing of seawater makes seawater saltier. While rain, snow, and river water make it less salty. 2 Part 2 Surface currents obtain their energy from the wind blowing over the surface waters. The currents do not exactly follow the wind direction because of an apparent force known as the Coriolis force. Using Figure 12.11 from the text, briefly explain surface currents of the world ocean and how the Coriolis force affects this...
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...Clearwater General Hospital is one of the most awarded hospital in the Tampa Bay Area. Cardiology Department is one of the busiest department in the building. CGH is well known for treating different heart ailments. Three example of heart ailments they treat are the following: Aneurysm (localized abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel) If a bulge stretches the artery too far, the vessel can explode. Aneurysms can form in arteries of all sizes, but the most serious are those that affect the large blood vessel that carries blood from the (cardio) heart to other parts of the body (the aorta), the heart’s pumping chamber (ventricle), and arteries that supply blood to the cerebral (brain). Arrhythmia (irregularity or loss of rhythm., esp the heart). Examples of arrhythmias are tachycardia (abnormally rapid heart rate, greater than 100 beats per minute) and bradycardia (slow heartbeat with a pulse rate below 60 beats per minute). Chest pain. Discomfort or pain along the front of the body between the neck and upper abdomen. Having chest pain is one of the reason people go to see the doctor. The following are the heart related causes of chest pain: Angina - oppressive pain in the chest cause by inadequate blood flow and oxygenation to the heart muscle. Pericarditis - is inflammation and irritation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane surrounding our heart. Myocarditis— inflammation of the myocardium, the center layer of the heart wall. And lastly, cardiomyopathy—heart...
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...Applying level II HCPCS modifiers Apply the appropriate Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code modifier for each of the following examples. Explain your rationale for each selection. Portable home oxygen unit Emergency ambulance transport and extended life support Diagnostic mammogram, left breast Cortisone 10 mg injection, right shoulder Nonelectric wheelchair Intravenous catheter line, right arm Laboratory certification, cytology specimens Chest X-ray Prosthetic hip replacement, left side Electric hospital bed * * Angioplasty of right coronary artery –RC I chose this HCPCS Modifier Code because the procedure was performed on the right coronary artery. RC is the medical term for right Emergency ambulance transport and extended life support provided directly by provider of service –QN I used this because emergency ambulance transport and extended life support was given directly by a provider of services, for example, a volunteer ambulance service. Diagnostic mammogram following screening mammogram, left breast –GG This modifier code was chosen because a mammogram was performed, and using this code described more than using a code for left side. Cortisone 10 mg injection, right shoulder –RT I chose this modifier code because the cortisone 10 mg injection procedure was performed on the right side, or right shoulder of the body. Nonelectric wheelchair- GY I chose this Modifier code because the equipment was not...
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...Part 1: (First question) 1.Using the scale on the interactive map, give the approximate distance in miles that the Pilgrims traveled in their journey from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts. I get that they approximately traveled 3,349.375 miles. When clicking the red dots (which I didn't notice before) you get the distance from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusettes, which is 5.75. I then multiplied 5.75 with the mileage number that was given in the scale for evey one inch, which is 582.5. So, when I multiplied the 5.75 with 582.5 it gave me 3,349.375. Part 1: (Second question) 2.Using the scale on the interactive map, give the approximate distance in miles that Lewis and Clark traveled from St. Louis to Ft. Clatsop near the Pacific Ocean. I get that they approximately traveled 1,400.15 miles. When clicking the red dots you get the distance from St. Louis to Ft. Clatsop, which is 5.125. I then multiplied 5.125 with the mileage number that was given in the scale for every one inch, which is 273.2. So, when I multiplied the 5.125 with 273.2 it gave me 1,400.15 Part 2: I currently live in Altamonte Springs. I would describe the place as rainy, humid, sunny and tropical. Altamonte Springs in general is a small and safe city like a family place. Although Orlando city which nearby is a big fun city. We have Disney parks, Universal Studios, Water Parks and what not. A public in Altamonte Springs mix. In a ratio, 35% White, 30% Black, 15% Hispanic and 25% Asians...
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...Heart Attack Amongst Asian Women David Chambliss HCS/245 April 14, 2014 Professor Leah Miller Heart Attack Amongst Asian Women What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart is reduced or completely cut off by a blood clot. This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood flow can slowly become narrow from buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances that together are called plaque. When plaque in a heart artery breaks, a blood clot forms around the plaque thus blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle. According to “Women’s Health” (2010), “Asian – American women have much lower rates of heart disease than other women. Yet, heart disease is still the second leading cause of death for this group”. For Asian women heart disease is second only to cancer. Heart disease strikes Asian-Indians and other South Asians especially hard. It tends to affect South Asians at a younger age, plus genetics and lifestyle factors both play a role in heart disease risk. The heart attack rate is four times higher for Asians than whites in the United States. Women of any nationality can lower their heart disease risk by as much as 82% just by leading a healthy lifestyle. Keep a healthy weight, make physical activities a habit, and eat a heart healthy diet. Overweight and obesity are risk factors for heart disease. Asian Americans need to be aware that a small amount of...
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...to write a screenplay VISUALLY. Write what they will SEE and what they will HEAR. Just write the pictures, sounds, and speeches you would like them to see and hear. For the purpose of this assignment your script will involve just four elements: 1. 2. 3. 4. Scene headings Action Character Names Dialogue Scene Headings: These appear at the beginning of a new scene and tell us the scene's setting. They look like this: INTERIOR. BANK VAULT - NIGHT Or this: EXTERIOR. FOOTBALL STADIUM - LATE AFTERNOON Scene Headings are made up of these three elements: 1) INTERIOR. or EXTERIOR. This tells the production crew whether or not they'll be shooting Indoors or Outdoors . 2) Location: Where the scene takes place. These should be short: LIBRARY CIRCULATION DESK or BEDROOM or CARPARK 3) Time. Usually just DAY or NIGHT but can be as specific as 4:59 A.M. (if, say plane is going to take off at 5:00.) or EARLY MORNING, LATE AFTERNOON, etc. Scene headings are always in CAPITAL LETTERS Action: This describes what is happening on the screen, and which characters (if any) are involved. It looks like this: EXTERIOR. SHAIKH SALMAN HIGHWAY. EARLY MORNING...
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...Clinical research The SYNTAX Score: an angiographic tool grading the complexity of coronary artery disease Georgios Sianos1, MD, PhD; Marie-Angèle Morel2, BSc; Arie Pieter Kappetein3, MD, PhD; Marie-Claude Morice4, MD; Antonio Colombo5, MD; Keith Dawkins6, MD; Marcel van den Brand7, MD, PhD; Nic Van Dyck8, RN; Mary E Russell9, MD; Friedrich W. Mohr10, MD; Patrick W Serruys1* MD, PhD 1. Department of Interventional Cardiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Thoraxcenter Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2. Cardialysis BV, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 3. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Thoraxcenter, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 4. Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, Massy, France 5. San Raffaele Hospital, Milano, Italy 6. Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK 7. Ouderkerk aan den ijssel, The Netherlands 8. Boston Scientific Corporation, Maastricht, The Netherlands 9. Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick Massachusetts, USA 10. Herzzentrum, Leipzig, Germany Introduction Optimal revascularization strategy in patients with coronary artery disease remains a subject of debate between interventional cardiologists and surgeons. Numerous large scale randomized trials addressed this issue comparing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with multivessel disease (MVD). Initially these trials compared multivessel balloon angioplasty with CABG1-6 and in a later period multivessel stenting...
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