...preparation for the elections begins months, if not years, beforehand. Due to the fact that there is normally very little to see this stage is said to be the ‘invisible stage’ and therefore known as the invisible primary. The invisible primary is the stage which runs up to the first formal primary in the USA; essentially it begins as soon as the last election ends. It is the period when party candidates position themselves to run for the presidency before the official series of primaries and caucuses start. During this period of time the candidates aim to gain media coverage, endorsements and funding. It is important that candidates gain significant support for their campaigns by establishing name recognition and a political identity in order for their campaigns to be successful. Endorsements establish candidates as credible, reliable ones, for example in 2007 Barrack Obama was endorsed by Oprah Winfrey which helped his public image before the Democratic primaries. Many candidates such as Al Gore in 2000 make specific efforts to boost their image in order to gain support from superdelegates. Firstly the ‘invisible primary’ can be used to assess the ability of candidates to organise an efficient campaign. This is best shown by Tom Vilsack the ex-Iowa Governor who was forced to withdraw from the 2008 Democratic race after failing to raise a sufficient amount of finances to run for the presidency. If candidates aren’t able to come out with a well backed, well financed, recognised...
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...Fight for your Right! American History Since 1865 HIS204 Gwendolly Noble Ranita Wallace August 11, 2013 African Americans are one of the most significant humans on this earth. There has been so many historical events that have evolved around the African American community. African Americans and the fight for their right against America. On major idea was the African American community to have the courage to fight for the rights of the African community. One specific topic of the African community was the ability to stay strong and succeed with the events that were happening. African Americans had to take the pain and heartache to gain their rights for any challenge they were fighting for. Many may disagree on the fact that African American should be able to be equal and free under the American rights in the Constitution. In my opinion the African American people should not had to of fought so hard to become equal if they were born as American, even slaves that were set free. The African American people should have had the same equal rights. African American men and women were beaten and forced to be less of the American because of the color of their skin. It was not always the fight for African Americans to have power but to equal as Americans. These movements that the United States have witnessed only made a way for the African American people to consider themselves as equals and proud Americans. African American should have the right to be equal and have the same opportunity...
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...preparation for the elections begins months, if not years, beforehand. Due to the fact that there is normally very little to see this stage is said to be the ‘invisible stage’ and therefore known as the invisible primary. The invisible primary is the stage which runs up to the first formal primary in the USA; essentially it begins as soon as the last election ends. It is the period when party candidates position themselves to run for the presidency before the official series of primaries and caucuses start. During this period of time the candidates aim to gain media coverage, endorsements and funding. It is important that candidates gain significant support for their campaigns by establishing name recognition and a political identity in order for their campaigns to be successful. Endorsements establish candidates as credible, reliable ones, for example in 2007 Barrack Obama was endorsed by Oprah Winfrey which helped his public image before the Democratic primaries. Many candidates such as Al Gore in 2000 make specific efforts to boost their image in order to gain support from superdelegates. Firstly the ‘invisible primary’ can be used to assess the ability of candidates to organise an efficient campaign. This is best shown by Tom Vilsack the ex-Iowa Governor who was forced to withdraw from the 2008 Democratic race after failing to raise a sufficient amount of finances to run for the presidency. If candidates aren’t able to come out with a well backed, well financed, recognised...
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...Chapter11 Research Topics of New Technology -Uses and Gratifications of internet use 'Applied to all Media -Effects of Social Interactions 'Displacement Effects discussed earlier -Internet Addiction 'TV Addiction -Individual Differences 'Other Studies with Similar Findings -Effects of Age and gender 'Variables in previous studies Our Brains -Reeves & Nass (1996) 'The Media Equation “Brains have not caught up with technology '” Bodies still react to technology as we do to real events -Naas & Moon (2000) 'What have you done in your life that you feel most guilty about? 'Computer discloses it crashes for no reason 'People more willing to disclose information (more likely to disclose info to computers rather than actual people) Health Implications -Van Den Bulck (2003) 'Survey 2,500 adolescents '14% stated they were woken up at night by test 1-3 times a month -Van Den Bulck (2007) '1600 adolescents 'Cell phone use at night and quality of sleep 'More than 60% of users reported using their cell phone after their lights were out. Chapter 12 Why McLuhan -Stirred discussion that has lasted over 40 years -implications are far reaching and provocative -his theories are a great contrast to scientific thinking Pember Today is December 31st at Midnight Mechanical December 27th Radio and Motion Pictures invented at 9am this morning McLuhan Considered himself a prober/explorer Found it a luxury Periods of time The Tribal Age Communication...
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...What in your view was the short-term significance of Martin Luther King to the Civil Rights Movement? Martin Luther King’s (MLK) short-term significance to the Civil Rights Movement (CRM) can be attributed to his non-violence and his unique relationships with the media and the President. These relationships played a key role in MLK’s and the CRM’s success. We should also not ignore the role played by global politics of the time. The circumstances were such that the CRM may have succeeded even without the assistance of MLK. In order to assess the short-term significance of King to the CRM, we must determine, was it MLK or rather the international situation that led to the successes of the Civil Rights Movement? Word Count – 502 MLK’s significance to the CRM stemmed from his use of non-violence as a tactic to achieve social change. Non-violence served as King’s ideology and methodology, and contributed to King’s significance. Non-violence being met with naked aggression and racism was showcased by the media and condemned by the government. Although several other civil rights leaders, such as Ralph Abernathy, possessed Christian credentials, MLK coupled these credentials with his non-violence and positive relationship with the media. In January 1960 a bomb was thrown on King’s porch and an armed mob gathered that was dispersed only by King’s insistence on calm. A white police officer on the scene remarked, “If it hadn’t been for that nigger preacher, we’d all be dead”. This quote...
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...This work’s aim is to show leadership capabilities of great man – John F. Kennedy. He was the 35th President of U.S.A., the youngest and very modern. After his tragic death, his legend is still alive and his influence on American life and politics was seen for a long time. This paper will provide analysis of how Kennedy’s leadership style and present how successful leader he was. 2. John F. Kennedy – the background and the path to success John F. Kennedy’s way to Presidency started in 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, where he was born as the second son of Joseph and Rose Kennedy. The Kennedy family was reach, Joseph Kennedy was successful businessman, Rose’s father, John Fitzgerald, was the mayor of Boston.(Ratma, 2002) Both Joseph and Rose expected from their children to achieve a lot, especially from sons. Parents believed that all citizens should serve their country and being politician is the most honorable way of doing that. They pay attention to education and they can afford for sending their children to the best elite schools. At the age of thirteen John F. Kennedy (called JFK) was sent to the Catholic school for boys located fifty miles away from home. He had to deal with loneliness and homesick, this experience from childhood strengthened him and helped to shape his future character. From a childhood JFK suffered from different...
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...Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business Master of Business Administration Financial Management FNC535M RCBC Plaza Room No. 526 “Big City Trust Company” Case Analysis & Corporate Strategy Group 4 Report Estepa, Joan Carla E. | Member | BSC Management, Corporate Focus | Reyes, Corinne Erlyn L. | Member | BA Humanities with Professional Certificate in Business Management | Yan, Lee Rainier C. | Member | B.S. Chemical Engineering | Dean Atty. Joe-Santos Balagtas Bisquera MBA Professor Case Analysis Executive Summary According to the case, Auto-Drive Company is developing an Auto-Drive which will be installed in cars, a technology that would switch cars into automatic pilot. This kind of advancement will make it impossible for the car to run off the road or into another car. Mr. Cooper, a senior trust officer at Big City Trust Company, finds this innovation very promising for the automobile industry and believes that this would be a great investment. He sees the benefits it could bring to customers and he saw a market for this technology. The new venture leads Mr. Cooper to study the Xerox and Polaroid Company methods on how these two companies financed their growth, since they are both successful innovators in their own fields. Mr. Richard Brainard, an analyst in the trust department was asked to gather and examine the facts and financial statements of the two companies they will need for the analysis for the period 1960-1964. This study...
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...5 OMEGA SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................. 6 OMEGA ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ............................................................................................ 6 Olympic campaign: Start Me Up / overall branding......................................................................... 6 Successful campaign: We choose to go to the moon / Speedmaster ........................................ 6 Recent campaign: Watchmaker Wanted / overall branding........................................................7 Past campaign: My choice............................................................................................................................ 7 OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS ................................................................................................................ 7 SWOT ANALYSIS...
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...one’s) * Invisible primary: candidates try to gain support and finance in the year before the primary * Proportional primary: awarded delegates in proportion to votes they get * Winner-takes-all: Win the most votes and you take all the states delegates Advantages: * Increased level of participation from ordinary votes (30% in 2008) * Increased interest from people * Increased choice of candidates (14 in 2008) * Removing power from party bosses Disadvantages: * Turnout is usually low * Voters are usually unrepresentative of normal voters (tend to be wealthier, old and better educated) * Process is far too long and expensive (Obama in 2008 announced his running 332 before the first primary * Fails to test presidential qualities Increased importance of primaries: * Really the only route to become a parties President Caucuses: * A meeting for the selection of a candidate * Usually held in states that are geographically large but thinly populated (Iowa, North Dakota, Nevada) * Turnout is usually pretty low, and usual favour ideological candidates National party conventions: Formal functions: * Choose presidential candidate. (Need majority of delegates) * This function has been lost to primaries * Now just merely confirm the candidate * Choose VP, usually a balanced ticket so VP brings what President can’t (McCain + Palin 2008, Old & young, male & female) Informal functions: * Enthuse...
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...ILOILO CITY as a Tourist Destination I. Executive Summary Iloilo City which is also one of the major urban centers in the Philippines, is a fast-growing modern city but has kept its old charm and unspoiled environment. Iloilo’s rich heritage is showcased in many festivals celebrated in the city and various towns of the province. Dubbed as the “Province of Festivals”, Iloilo is proud of its nationally acclaimed Dinagyang Festival. Iloilo City is indeed a repository of ancient and historical heritage. Every visitor can not miss-out the iconic imagery on the structures found in the city impose on the viewers’ perception. The mixture of its colonial past and western influence is a unique feature of Iloilo City’s line-up of cultural and artistic treasures. The glorious and colorful history of Iloilo City is more vividly preserved in the monuments of heritage that continue to amaze visitors who come to the city. Written historical records may only possess the informal on of the past but they can never take the place of living heritage as undying testimonies of a people, their struggles, aspirations dreams and their cultural uniqueness. This is the living testimony of Iloilo City’s ancient and historical heritage. Today, it is a popular convention and meeting destination, with its many first class accommodations and an airport of international standards. Iloilo also serves as the gateway to the region and a favorite stopover for tourists heading to the beaches of Boracay...
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...Springmeier, 1995 Introduction: I am pleased & honored to present this book to those in the world who love the truth. This is a book for lovers of the Truth. This is a book for those who are already familiar with my past writings. An Illuminati Grand Master once said that the world is a stage and we are all actors. Of course this was not an original thought, but it certainly is a way of describing the Illuminati view of how the world works. The people of the world are an audience to which the Illuminati entertain with propaganda. Just one of the thousands of recent examples of this type of acting done for the public was President Bill Clinton’s 1995 State of the Union address. The speech was designed to push all of the warm fuzzy buttons of his listening audience that he could. All the green lights for acceptance were systematically pushed by the President’s speech with the help of a controlled congressional audience. The truth on the other hand doesn’t always tickle the ear and warm the ego of its listeners. The light of truth in this book will be too bright for some people who will want to return to the safe comfort of their darkness. I am not a conspiracy theorist. I deal with real facts, not theory. Some of the people I write about, I have met. Some of the people I expose are alive and very dangerous. The darkness has never liked the light. Yet, many of the secrets of the Illuminati are locked up tightly simply because secrecy is a way of life. It is such a way of life, that...
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...John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), commonly known by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until he was assassinated in November 1963. After military service as commander of Motor Torpedo Boats PT-109 and PT-59 during World War II in the South Pacific, Kennedy represented Massachusetts's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1953 as a Democrat. Thereafter, he served in the U.S. Senate from 1953 until 1960. Kennedy defeated vice president and Republican candidate Richard Nixon in the 1960 U.S. presidential election. At age 43, he was the youngest to have been elected to the office,[2][a] the second-youngest president (after Theodore Roosevelt), and the first person born in the 20th century to serve as president.[3] To date, Kennedy has been the only Roman Catholic president and the only president to have won a Pulitzer Prize.[4] Events during his presidency included the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race—by initiating Project Apollo (which would culminate in the moon landing), the building of the Berlin Wall, the African-American Civil Rights Movement, and increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested that afternoon and charged with the crime that night. Jack Ruby shot and killed Oswald two days later...
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...Conversion 20. The Skeleton in W.’s Closet 21. Shock and . . . Oil? 22. Deflection for Reelection 23. Domestic Disturbance 24. Conclusion Afterword Author’s Note Acknowledgments Notes Foreword When a governor or any state official seeks elective national office, his (or her) reputation and what the country knows about the candidate’s background is initially determined by the work of local and regional media. Generally, those journalists do a competent job of reporting on the prospect’s record. In the case of Governor George W. Bush, Texas reporters had written numerous stories about his failed businesses in the oil patch, the dubious land grab and questionable funding behind a new stadium for Bush’s baseball team, the Texas Rangers, and his various political contradictions and hypocrisies while serving in Austin. I was one of those Texas journalists. I spent about a decade trying to find accurate information on Bush’s record in the Texas National Guard. My curiosity had been prompted by his failure to adequately answer a question I had asked him as a panelist in a televised debate with Ann Richards during the 1994 gubernatorial campaign. Eventually I published three books on Bush and his political consigliere, Karl Rove. During Bush’s presidency, many other...
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...Theories of Marketing Week 1 – lecture 1 History of marketing 1. Production : supplying markets 2. Selling: convince people that what the organization happen to have is what they need. 3. marketing : let’s ask people what they want and then produce it. What can I make that will serve my customers better? It needs to be something relevant, innovative or unique MKG definition it’s all about sales and market share : it doesn’t say anything about relationship NOW : how can I create value so I will be able to sale more, it’s the only way to survive. To stay alive you need to have a lot of capabilities and tools to survive What is marketing? Marketing includes more than just needs, it’s concerned with providing the right product to the right person at the right moment. That way it creates value. This way it also incorporates innovation. Functions & processes/activities are the things we do to deliver customer value. These can be strategic and tactical. History of marketing thought - philosophy * Production orientation, huge production lines trying to find bigger markets. Its all about efficient distribution. Demand is huge, supply was very small, they didn’t care about colour for example. Marketing was all about getting your product efficiently to the consumer. Marketing is a very contextual science, how do we deal with circumstances, and how do we become successful in these circumstances. * Selling orientation, extra activities...
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...who would read this book and be inspired by it!" —MICHAEL E. GERBER, founder and chairman of E-Myth Worldwide and the world's #1 small business guru "This is a whole new ball game. Highly recommended."—DR. STEWART D. FRIEDMAN, adviser to Jack Welch and former Vice President Al Gore on work/ family issues and director of the Work/Life Integration Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania "Timothy has packed more lives into his 29 years than Steve Jobs has in his 51." —TOM FOREMSKI, journalist and publisher of SiliconValleyWatcher.com "If you want to live life on your own terms, this is your blueprint." —MIKE MAPLES, cofounder of Motive Communications (IPO to $260M market cap) and founding executive of Tivoli (sold to IBM for $750M) "Thanks to Tim Ferriss, I have more time in my life to travel, spend time with family, and write book blurbs. This is a dazzling and highly useful work." —A. J. JACOBS, editor-at-large of Esquire magazine and author of The Know-lf-AII "Tim is Indiana Jones for the digital age. I've already used his advice to go spear fishing on remote islands and ski the best hidden slopes of Argentina. Simply put, do what he says and you can live like a...
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