...Reconnecting to a Forgotten River An Ecological Solution Design Thesis | Aaron Hanson Reconnecting to a Forgotten River A Design Thesis Submitted to the Department of Architecture and Landscape Architecture of North Dakota State University By Aaron Hanson In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelors of Landscape Architecture Primary Thesis Advisor Thesis Committee Chair May, 2012 Fargo, North Dakota Ma, 0 2 y2 1 table of contents abstract problem statement statement of intent narrative user/client description major project elements site information project emphasis plan for proceeding previous studio experience theoretical premise research case studies climate data historical context project goals site analysis an ecological solution personal identification reference list 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - 12 13 14 15 16 - 34 35 - 58 59 - 65 66 - 71 72 73 - 88 89 - 108 109 110 - 111 abstract Waterways are a vital and productive resource to our environment. Rivers provide a variety of amenities and services to communities across the world such as drinking water, food, travel, recreation, wildlife habitat, connection to place, aesthetic appeal, economic development, etc. This thesis project examines the importance of the Mississippi River to its urban community and how riverfront design can function as a unifying element for the city center and its ecosystem. Over half of the world’s future population will be living in urban environments...
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...Introduction Most Americans can remember their father and mother sitting in their favorite chairs while reading their local newspaper. Others can remember waking up and walking outside to their driveway to get the morning newspaper before getting a cup of coffee. Also, it seems just like yesterday when a co-worker would take it personal if someone picked up their newspaper and started reading it without permission. Reading the daily paper was part of American culture and a favorite pastime. This simple activity informed the average citizen about local politics, events, crime, business, sales, jobs, entertainment, weather forecast, and one could even get his horoscope. Being informed through the newspaper about the local community, the nearest populated city, and our nation once gave people a since of pride. In current times, even though people are just as informed, there are many forms of media that has surpassed the newspaper in providing information with up to the minute news releases. This has taken a large share of the market away from the outdated art of reading the printed version of the news. As people have become more familiar and comfortable with the internet, they are increasingly choosing it as a source of news delivery. In addition there are several other sources of wired and wireless electronic media delivery platforms that are available to the vast majority of people. These devices include netbooks, mobile phones, and e-readers. The newspaper industry...
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...OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC ORGANISATIONS IN NIGERIA By Prof. Fab Obeta Onah Professor of Public Administration and Local Government University of Nigeria Introduction The increasing importance of people as the primary sustainable source of competitive advantage makes it even more important that dedicated resources and thinking time are applied to the strategies through which people are developed and managed. - CIPD, 2001 I remain honoured, and humbled by this opportunity given to me to share my experiences with distinguished personalities here present. I thank God for making this lecture possible and even thank Him more for making it possible for all of us to be present here today. Issues in human resource management concern all of us if we remember that at one time or the other we are challenged to take a second look at the responses, attitudes, interests, competencies, etc of people associated with us. Sometimes, we are also required to be in control of other people whose behaviour is always intangible, unpredictable and subjective. The world in which human resource managers exist and in which they interact, is continually changing, generating new issues and conundrums to consider. While in most cases, managers have a fair degree of choice about how to deal with new ideas and new sets of circumstances, the choices themselves are often difficult. Attempt is made in this lecture to clearly define and contextualize Human Resource (HR) Management in complex organisations...
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...com/phoenix.zhtml?c=65828&p=irol-homeProfile B. History -Target was founded from three main company’s; Marshall Field & Company, D. L Hudson Company, and Dayton Company. George D. Dayton was an entrepreneur who tried his hand in banking, investments, and other business ventures before opening his first retail store. In 1903 Dayton built a six-story building in which a Minneapolis dry-goods store began operating out of. Mr. Dayton took over the business and renamed it The Dayton Dry Goods Company. He would lead the company until the 1960’s when he formed the Target Corporation. Dayton was renamed Target only a few years ago. It was the Dayton Hudson Corporation until fairly recently. http://www.daytonhouse.org/HouseHistory/Daytons/tabid/200/Default.aspx -Over the next 40 years, Target gradually expanded from a small mid-western retail store by buying other regional stores and turning them into Targets. Target continued to expand its business through the development of SuperTargets. Target’s Corporate Timeline 1881: Founding of Marshall Field & Co. 1903: George D. Dayton takes control of a Minneapolis dry-goods store. Renamed it the Dayton Company in...
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...LINK OF SATISFACTION COMMITMENT AND PERFORMANCE ON FACULTY MEMBERS’ PERFORMANCE AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN PAKISTAN PhD Scholar S. M. Arsalan SHOEBY Hamdard University, Pakistan PhD Scholar Faisal SALEEM KASBIT, Pakistan MS Graduate Ambreen RAZZAQ Institute of Business and Technology – Biztek, Pakistan Naveed R. KHAN Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris – UPSI, Malaysia Email: naveed.r.khan@gmail.com Abstract: The contribution of faculty members in producing scholars and economy building can’t be rule out in any country. The faculty member’s satisfaction, commitment and performance are the points to investigate in higher education sector of Pakistan, especially in private sector universities. This study is conducted in Pakistan to investigate the relationship of satisfaction with commitment and performance, and commitment association with performance. The tools were adopted from the studies of Rice & Schneider (1994) and Smeenk et al. (2008). The top five, private sector universities of Karachi, as per HEC criteria, were taken as target sample to conduct the survey. This research affirmed that satisfaction is positively correlated with commitment and performance, and commitment also correlated with performance of faculty members of private sector universities in Pakistan. Keywords: satisfaction, commitment, performance, faculty members, universities, degree awarding institutions, higher education, private sector. Introduction The growth of higher education...
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...The 2012 The Cathedral & John Connon Alumni Magazine Founders’ Day Brunch 2011 EVENTS Rumble in the Jungle OFF THE SHELF Amish Tripathi and Akash Shah OUT OF THE BOX Dhanya Pilo Contents 9 President’s Message Events Founders’ Day 2011 Rumble in the Jungle Memories and Mayhem School Update Summer School Spotlight Keshav Desiraju Sudha Shah Off the Shelf Amish Tripathi and Akash Shah Out of the Box Vijaya Pastala Dhanya Pilo Nostalgia Reunions First Citizen In Memoriam Mrs. Irene Saldanha Mr. Anthony Dias Class Notes The Quiz 2 5 7 9 10 13 15 17 18 21 22 25 27 29 31 33 36 68 15 13 18 Editorial Team Udita Jhunjhunwala (ICSE 1984) Miel Sahgal (ISC 1989) Shyla Boga Patel (ISC 1969) Mukeeta Jhaveri (ISC 1983) Mitali Anand Kalra (ISC 1989) Business Rohita Chaganlal Doshi (ISC 1975) Editorial support, Design and Printing 22 Kirtana Shetty Minaal Pednekar and Nikunj Parikh Spenta Multimedia This magazine is not for sale and is intended for internal circulation only. Any material from this magazine may not be reproduced in part or whole without written consent. Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the individual authors and not necessarily those of the Publishers. Published by The Cathedral and John Connon Alumni Association, 6, P.T. Marg, Mumbai 400 001 and printed at Spenta Multimedia, Peninsula Spenta, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. www.spentamultimedia.com 21 36 Special...
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...Exposure to high levels of air pollution can cause a variety of adverse health outcomes. Air quality in developed countries has been generally improved over the last three decades. However, many recent epidemiological studies have consistently shown positive associations between low-level exposure to air pollution and health outcomes. Thus, adverse health effects of air pollution, even at relatively low levels, remain a public concern. This paper aims to provide an overview of recent research development and contemporary methodological challenges in this field and to identify future research directions for air pollution epidemiological studies. Introduction It is well known that exposure to high levels of air pollution can adversely affect human health. A number of air pollution catastrophes occurred in industrial countries between 1950s and 1970s, such as the London smog of 1952 [1]. Air quality in western countries has significantly improved since the 1970s. However, adverse health effects of exposure to relatively low level of air pollution remain a public concern, motivated largely by a number of recent epidemiological studies that have shown the positive associations between air pollution and health outcomes using sophisticated time-series and other designs [2]. This review highlights the key findings from major epidemiological study designs (including time-series, case-crossover, panel, cohort, and birth outcome studies) in estimating the associations of exposure to ambient...
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...GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 56 (34 Theory, 22 Lab) GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus COURSE SUMMARY COURSE DESCRIPTION This course reviews characteristic and trends of the global information society including basic information processing, Internet research, other skills used by the technical professionals and techniques that can be used for independent technical learning. MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS 1. Getting Started at ITT Technical Institute 2. Productivity Software 3. Overview of Technology Tools 4. Microsoft Word 5. Microsoft PowerPoint 6. Microsoft Excel 7. Microsoft Access 8. Communication Tools 9. Exploring Career Goals 21st-century skills o Changes in work and the workplace o Building marketable proficiencies o Projecting professionalism ITT Technical Institute Career Services Resources o Targeting job descriptions o Transferable skills Crafting a Resume 10. Skills and Techniques of a Successful Student Strategies for independent learning Learning styles Note-taking strategies Test-taking techniques © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [2] 10/29/2013 GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus Critical thinking Problem solving Basic research skills o ITT Tech Virtual Library o Web searches o Citing sources Time management Working in teams COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you should be able...
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..._____________________________________20 _____________________________________21 _____________________________________21 _____________________________________23 _____________________________________24 _____________________________________25 _____________________________________25 _____________________________________25 _____________________________________25 _____________________________________26 Products and Service offerings About Other Service Corporate Social Responsibility Achievements Organizational Hierarchy of Dhaka Bank Ltd Corporate Information of EXIM Bank Ltd Income & Revenue Future Plan HRM PRACTICES OF DHAKA BANK LIMITED Function of HRM Recruitment Definition Recruitment Needs Recruiting Sources Selection Process Human Resources HR Vision Recruitment...
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...EPG SHRM Foundation’s Effective Practice Guidelines Series Building a High-Performance Culture: A Fresh Look at Performance Management By Elaine D. Pulakos, Rose A. Mueller-Hanson, Ryan S. O’Leary, and Michael M. Meyrowitz Sponsored by Halogen Building a High-Performance Culture: A Fresh Look at Performance Management This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. Neither the publisher nor the author is engaged in rendering legal or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent, licensed professional should be sought. Any federal and state laws discussed in this book are subject to frequent revision and interpretation by amendments or judicial revisions that may significantly affect employer or employee rights and obligations. Readers are encouraged to seek legal counsel regarding specific policies and practices in their organizations. This book is published by the SHRM Foundation, an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM©). The interpretations, conclusions and recommendations in this book are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the SHRM Foundation. ©2012 SHRM Foundation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part, in any form or by any means...
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...BEST BUY [pic] [pic] Making Life Fun & Easy! [pic] Tiago Alves Andrew Bornstein Mae Brana Grace Tan Meredith Walters Table of Contents Business Summary 2 Vision Statement & Corporate Values 2 Rankings 2 Market Share 3 Stock Chart – 5 Year Performance 3 Financial Highlights 4 History 5 Key Executives 6 Strategy 7 Customer Centricity 7 Value-added Services Business 9 Supply Chain and IT Systems 9 New Store Openings 10 Mergers & Acquisitions 10 Employees 11 Key Competitors 12 5-Year Performance vs Key Competitors 13 Appendix 14 Business Summary Best Buy is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services in a superstore format. It operates retail stores and commercial Web sites in the U.S., Canada and China, under the brand names Best Buy (BestBuy.com and BestBuyCanada.ca), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Magnolia Audio Video (MagnoliaAV.com) and Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca). As of Feb 25 2006, Best Buy operated 742 Best Buy stores, 20 Magnolia Audio Video stores and 12 Geek Squad stores in the U.S.; and 118 Future Shop stores, 44 Best Buy stores and five Geek Squad stores in Canada. Best Buy operates two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment is comprised of all U.S. store and online operations, including Best Buy, Magnolia Audio Video and Geek Squad....
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...winning business is an HR function that improves business results. I highly recommend this book to HR and business leaders everywhere.” —William S. Allen, Senior VP, Group HR, AP Moller-Maersk AS, Copenhagen, Denmark “Got business? This book does. By asking (and answering) the tough questions about HR relevance for line managers, shareholders, and customers, readers will clearly understand the why, how, and what of HR transformation.” —Rich Baird, Joint U.S. and Global Leader, Advisory People and Change, PwC “Wow, they have done it! Many HR shops need transformation but don’t have the answers. This book is the roadmap, answers the questions, provides the rationale, and describes how HR transformations should unfold. Read it, but better yet—do it!” —Richard W. Beatty, Rutgers University, coauthor of The Differentiated Workforce “A must read for an HR team that wants to add the most value to the business.” —Bob Bloss, HR Executive Vice President, Hallmark “A thoughtful and practical guide that will help leaders navigate some of the most important decisions about building the HR organization of the future.” —John Boudreau, USC Marshall, coauthor of Investing in People and Beyond HR “Two bangs for your hard-earned buck. First, a very strong summary of the key tenets of the most important HR thinking. Second, highly practical examples of what to do and—even more importantly—what NOT to do when embarking upon transformation.” —Reg Bull, former Chief HR Officer, LG Electronics...
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...reports rep or ts.informationweek.com Apri l 2012 $99 2012 Salary Survey Next 2012 IT Salary Survey For more than a decade, our annual InformationWeek IT Salary Survey has tracked salary trends in IT jobs. We go beyond the dollars and cents to look at staffing, career and personnel management issues essential to IT leaders. By Chris Murphy Report ID: R4150412-Main Previous Next reports 2012 IT Salary Survey CONTENTS 4 5 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 14 89 Author’s Bio Executive Summary Research Synopsis Rise of the Analyst An Unforgiving Market Skill Shortages Business Analyst: More Than An Order Taker Pay And Stability Motivate Education And Training: Learn Or Be Left Behind Appendix Related Reports TABLE OF Figures 8 Figure 1: Salary Growth Rate 9 Figure 2: Compensation Growth Rate 10 Figure 3: Change in Base Salary 11 Figure 4: Change in Compensation 12 Figure 5: Gender Gap 13 Figure 6: Compensation by Gender 14 Figure 7: Base Pay by Experience 15 Figure 8: Hourly Rate for Contractors/ Consultants 16 Figure 9: Base Salary for Contractors/ Consultants 17 Figure 10: Increase in Base Salary for Contractors/Consultants 18 Figure 11: Contractor/Consultant Compensation 19 Figure 12: Increase in Compensation for Contractors/Consultants 20 Figure 13: Reasons for Working as a Contractor/Consultant 21 Figure 14: Staff Base Salaries by Job Function 22 Figure 15: Management Base Salaries by Job Function 23 Figure 16: Staff Compensation by Job Function 24...
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...Introduction: Macy’s Inc. Quality Management Related Problem: Customer Service over the phone and within the store front. Employees need to be visible and provide more customer service. Customer service is very vital and it goes a long way. Macy’s has great vendors and partnerships and there is quality within those 2 important factors. However, the customer service factor overall is lacking and it falls short. Great customer service brings customers back for more. Recommended Direction to Implement/Quality Management: The recommended direction is to revamp their customer service techniques and strategies. Starting with upper management and working the system all the way down, keeps everything in perspective with the support of upper management. Macy’s employees will also need to see this change being supported by upper management. We perceive change by seeing in order to support and believing. Changing with the times keeps organizations above water; with changes new approaches and strategies must be evaluated and implemented. In the retail industry, organizations who are consistent and lead take risks however they set a forecast report. This report gives them a heads up on planning for the next season and what decision needs to be made to keep their organization relevant. This course paper will show you how Macy’s is a steady leader within the retail industry, how they are consistent as a company, how they build their partnership, quality in their venders, along with a SWOT...
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...OF SMA L L B U S I N E S S BIG BOOK THE Y O U D O N ’ T H AV E T O R U N Y O U R B U S I N E S S B Y T H E S E AT O F Y O U R P A N T S TO M G E GAX with Phil Bolsta Previously published as By the Seat of Your Pants This book is dedicated to my father, Bill, an old soldier who battles every day to overcome a horrendous stroke. He was a model enlightened entrepreneur, a fact that took me years to appreciate. His compassion with his employees and dedication to service inspired me to be a better businessman and a better person. When I was growing up, he liked to say, “Son, the most important word in the English language is ‘empathy.’ ” When I told him I was starting a business, his first words were, “Always treat your employees right.” He learned that appreciation the hard way, losing his father at a young age and countless war buddies in the trenches. But his love for God, country, and his fellow citizens never wavered. This one’s for you, Dad. CONTENTS Foreword by Richard Schulze, Found er and Chair man, Best Buy ix Introduction: Living by the Seat of My Pants: A Jour ney from Clueless to Cashing In xi PART I Setting Up Shop: What Ever y Budding Entrepreneur Needs to Know 1 1. Make Up Your Mind: Uncommon Factors to Consider Before Quitting Your Day Job 2. Research the Market: Analyzing the Data to Determine Your Niche 3. Write the Business Plan: Building Your Blueprint for Success 4. Find Funding: Raising Capital Without Relinquishing...
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