...this report is to provide the AFL Miami Private Investor Board with the information necessary for assessing the effectiveness and feasibility of this business venture. South Florida is an ideal location to begin a new AFL franchise. The reason for this is due to Florida’s powerful demand for sports, and football in particular. A relatively large percentage of Florida’s GDP is due to a stable sports industry that successfully weathered the recent economic recession. The geography of Florida helps create a loyal fan base with in the region any professional sports team operates. These fan bases are driven by intrastate rivalries, and the fans are not hesitant to pay to see their teams play. These fan bases for the AFL in Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay have proven to strong enough to sustain the operations of the franchises. With the closest arena football team playing four to five hours away, this distance is more than enough to dissuade most South Florida natives from attending and supporting the AFL. However, bringing a team to Miami would increase their awareness of the sport and prove to be sustainable. A loyal, lucrative, and intrastate rivalry driven market is what will sustain an AFL Miami franchise. Additionally, the AFL adheres to a spring schedule so as to not compete for fans with other football leagues. In order to properly market this franchise an aggressive marketing campaign will be necessary. Given that Miami is the one of the most diverse regions...
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...The city of Miami is increasingly highlighted year after year with their lavish hotels and fancy social scene. The term vacation is very custom to South Florida being that it is family vacation hotspot for every season besides the blistering heat of the summer. South Florida is loaded with many popular cities that attract tourism for their own personal reasons. Each area has its own spin on the beautiful physical features that Florida has to offer. Although the state of Florida as a whole is located in the southern region of the US it is not entirely warm all year around. With that being said the primary focus of vacation destinations fall in South Florida more specifically on the eastern coast. Significant amounts of people that are able to afford a privilege like this obtain homes in both the North East and in South Florida. These snowbirds spend their winters in their Florida homes and summers up North. The average age of a snowbird is roughly the age of retirement or around sixty-five years old. For the remaining population throughout this world who do not have homes in Miami, for example, need a place to stay upon their arrival. These vacations are most often intended for leisure and an escape from a family or individual’s everyday life. Luckily, vacationers have breathtaking choices of where to unwind and forget about whatever thoughts cause them uneasiness. Collins Avenue is located in South Beach, Miami and is flooded with world-class hotels that tend to each and...
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...Alienware Alienware Corporation is a Miami, Florida based company founded in 1996 by its current CEO Nelson Gonzalez and President Alex Aguila. Alienware has a reputation of offering the latest technologies for desktops and laptops that are specialized for gaming, video editing and music editing. Alienware - History According to employees, the Alienware name was chosen because of the founders' fondness for the hit television series The X-Files, hence the theme to their products, with names such as Area 51 and MJ-12. Alienware was originally established to tap a niche in the high-performance game market, which then was not on the radar of the major manufacturers such as Dell. Since the high end game hardware was not widely distributed, the company's founders formed an OEM which sold personal computers with the highest performing hardware and settings according to benchmarks. The corporation was started with $10,000 out of a garage by Nelson Gonzalez and Alex Aguila . The corporation grew despite having no funding and has reached sales in excess of 170 million dollars annually as of 2005. Alienware - Operations As of FY 2005, Alienware brought in upwards of $170 million USD in annual sales, while minimizing expenses to aid an international expansion initiative launched in 2003 to maintain a presence in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom and Costa Rica. Alienware is a member of the Better Business Bureau of South Florida. In 2002, Alienware distributed their...
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...Facility Planning Part 1 HCS/446 Elizabeth Theodorides February 09 2015 Laura Vilardi Description The facility I have chosen is an outpatient facility in Miami, Florida at Jackson Health system. The renovations will cost the public around 101 million dollars (The Miami Herald). The renovation’s will be for the Outpatient services and also for the main hospital as well, which is now part of the new outpatient facility that wil be added to this hospital. The organization is also looking to refurbish existing space, as well as build new wing to the hospital the space is essential. Community Jackson Health System will include patient room renovations, a new rehabilitation hospital and a new pediatric outpatient center, plus equipment and software the finance committee chair, expressed concern about the transparency of the expenditures, noting that no itemized list of projects was included with the resolution. Instead the resolution described four “groups” of projects: hospital facility renovations and upgrades, infrastructure projects, medical and technology equipment and software, and new facilities. (The Miami Herald). These renovations will also include an outpatient facility for pediatrics as well. It will also cater to children as well. The type of community Jackson health and The Public health trust has all types of people in the community who come to this hospital to get treatment, Jackson is said to be one of the best trauma centers in United States, and have...
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...Young Latinas and a Cry for Help is an EDITORIAL PUBLISHED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES ON July 21, 2006 that reviews a range of social problems that plague young Latina women. The editorial summaries the findings of several studies published in the Spanish language newspaper La Prensa/el Diario. The editorial seeks to inform readers unfamiliar with Latinas about their problems and seeks to inspire them to take action on behalf of young Latinas. The editorial begins with a review of the scope and causes of attempted suicide. The study found that one in six young Hispanic women have attempt suicide. Hispanic women attempt suicide one a half times more than non-Hispanic black and white teenagers. Dr. Zayas says that the suicide attempt is higher for Latinas who are the first born generation in the United States. The editorial also describes the problem of education and unwed motherhood. About one quarter of Latina teens drop out. One of the main reasons is because they don’t have money. Latinas, especially those in recently arrived families, often live in poverty and without health insurance. Then the editorial talks about unwed motherhood. Federal statistics show that about 24 percent of Latinas are mothers under the age of 20. Which is three times the rate of none Hispanic white teens. One of the reasons is because of religion believes. Religion beliefs in Hispanic families often limit sex education and rule out abortion. In the close the editorial tells us that solving...
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...If you ask some people to describe a place that represents Miami, an abundance of people would immediately describe Miami Beach. On the contrary, when I think of a place that represents Miami, I think of Bayside. Why Bayside? Well, because of its boisterous nightlife, dazzling scenery, and multicultural inhabitants. Imagine driving down the filled streets of downtown Miami and just getting an ear full of that flavorful Latin music, then you arrive at the Bayside marketplace and catch a whiff of that a wonderful aroma on each side of where you are currently standing. Once you open your eyes you catch a glimpse of abstract paintings, colors, and shapes everywhere. Dazzled by the immediate array of colors and some of the best scents that I have ever experienced, coming here is one of the best experiences that I have ever come across. Miami is known for its tropical weather year-round, so anytime someone decides to go for a little exploring near the ocean it will be a pleasant experience. When going to a place like Bayside gyrating dancers, flavorful music, and tasty cocktails will be found throughout all the place one goes to. Interesting enough once you mingle with the people around you, you start to realize that these people have nothing in common, that everyone has a different background. At first, it is a bit odd that everyone is so happy and...
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...Whether you are an artist or just a collector of fine art, Miami is one of the top places to go. This city contains top art museums and a vibrant community of artists. With large communities from Cuba, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, the city has absorbed a mix of cultures into its artwork. The Bird Road Art Walk Placed between 48th Street and 40th Street, the Bird Road Art Walk is one of Miami's most eclectic art neighborhoods. In this neighborhood, you will discover 30 artists' studios. The Bird Road Art Walk also includes art schools, art galleries and a live theater group. This district was originally developed by artists in the 1980s. Warehouses in the area were converted to art walks and open houses. By 2000, this neighborhood...
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...Rebuttal Article Jodi Eckert BCOM/275 November 14, 2011 Rebuttal Article I recently read an article from the Miami Herald about a Florida judge who overturned a death penalty hearing. I was never interested in law before but thanks to my son who is in training to be a police officer in the sheriff department has sparked my interest. This article is about a judge that has taken upon himself the role of telling juror that they should be the one to state whether a guilty person should get the death penalty or not. A U.S. District Judge has ordered that a case should go back to a new sentencing hearing and that the jury should make the decision on death or life in prison. You see Florida is one of the few states that allow juries to issue the death penalty, and the vote does not have to be unanimous, the majority vote is the decision on life or death. Trial judges in Florida have the authority to override jury recommendations on death penalty cases. It would appear that they rarely do according to the writer. His article points out that because of the judge overturning the jury verdict that their will be more appeals hitting the court system from others in prison for the death penalty hoping for new sentencing hearings. I completely agree that the jury should be the one to determine life in prison or death row, by reading this article it would appear that the author is not to keen on the judges decision either. If would appear that the Florida law is going...
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...MIAMI PORT General: The Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami is a seaport located in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida, United States. The Port of Miami is an important contributor to the local South Florida and state economies. As of 2011, the Port of Miami accounts for 176,000 jobs and has an annual economic impact in Miami of $18 billion, $14 billion of which is generated by its cargo operations. 7.4 million tons of cargo and over 1 million TEU of intermodal container traffic move through the seaport per year It is the 11th largest cargo container port in the United States. In 2010, a record over 4 million passengers traveled through the Port of Miami. One in seven of all the world’s cruise passengers start from Miami. Customs: Manifest of foreign cargo inbound must be presented to the customs boarding officer prior to commercing discharge.Ship’s agent must notify customs 48 hrs prior to the ship’s arrival. There are some commercial forms required such as; manifest, passenger list, customs declaration…etc. Immigration: An immigration inspector will meet all ships entering port. Valid travel documents passport visa entry permit are required in some cases. Ship’s agent must notify immigration at least 1hr prior to ship’s arrival. Pilotage: Estimated time of arrival (ETA)should be made when ship docks and must be confirmed by phone 1hr prior to Pilot Boarding. Anchorage: The prescribed anchorage area for vessels anchoring outside the harbour is located Eastward of a line about...
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...Olivia owns her property in fee simple, can she build her property as high as she wants? Can she put an amusement park on it if there is room? Explain to Olvia why or why not. No, she won’t be able to build the property as high as she wants and can’t put an amusement park in it. This is because of the government restrictions. Even with having absolute and complete ownership for the property, there is still government restrictions for it. 2. Erik does not understand what zoning means. Please explain to him what “Zoning Means.” Zoning is the control by the government for the use of land. Areas are divided by authorities into zones where you are permitted to enter. 3. John likes the retail shopping uses allowed in Midtown Miami. John does not like the type of people he thinks will shop at Walmart. Does the Zoning regulate the types of people that may shop? If yes, please explain. If, no, what does it regulate? I think it does regulate the type of people that shop. If there is a numerous amount of less fortunate people living there, you will definitely be seeing more of them. 4. What are the 4 goals of the Growth Management Process of a City? (Hint: Look in your Florida Book) * To plan future land uses that allow the highest and best use of the maximum number of properties. * To reduce the possibility that a particular type of land use may cause loss of value to neighboring properties. * To reduce present and future growth costs that must...
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...have always held myself accountable for. My thought process doesn’t allow me to focus on current or past situations, but instead how I will evolve into the Man which I aspire to be. What time is it? 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2013. Its possibly the best time of the year, football season. The weekends couldn’t get any better than this. A legitimate reason to keep myself indoors. As the sun begins to go down, I start to prep myself for my daily routine as I get ready to head out to the gym, no better way to cap off a long tiring day. Where am I? My home in Miami Gardens, FL, my fortress of solitude. Sitting in front of my TV, catching highlights and newscast from Sports Center and the NFL Network. Anytime now, I should find myself heading out the front door as I get ready to make my way to the gym. What surrounds me? Walls which should have been painted months ago. My high school diploma and my Associates Degree from Miami Dade, a constant reminder that there is still work to be done. I think I somewhat become infatuated and addicted to those things. Right under that, there’s a box of condoms which I keep next to my bed. Somehow, those things have saved me a lot of money and headaches over the years. What are the given circumstances? Well I just started up my own Personal Training Company. The last few months, I’ve been dealing with building the company, while also making time to focus on my Modeling career. Photo-shoots and clients seem to take up most of my free time. ...
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...MS. LAURA ASHLEA MAENAK 51 Tuxford Lane Coatesville, PA 19320 MOBILE NUMBER: 610-425-0250 E-MAIL: livelaughlove89914@gmail.com OBJECTIVE Seeking a rewarding and challenging career with a company that will allow me to fully utilize my communication, organizational, and problem solving skills, my extensive office management knowledge, and accounting skills along with many more to benefit an organization that will help me grow within their company. EDUCATION Cabrini College, Radnor, PA Secondary Education and Journalism 2008-2009 University of the District of Columbia Community College Hospitality Management, Communications, and Event Planning 2011-2014 Penn Foster University Online Paralegal Law Certificate and Associates Health Care Management 2014-present EXPERIENCE The Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Assistant Executive Steward 04/2014 – Present (Four Seasons Closing in 2015) • Payroll, Labor Management, Punch Edit Sheets, Inventory, Purchasing, Banquet Set Ups, Human Resources Bulletin Board Updates, Performance and Disciplinary Reviews, Scheduling Meetings, Attend Food and Beverage, Menu, Spec, Board of Ops, and Labor Meetings weekly, Storage Organization, Calendar Updates, Attendance Tracking, Set Sheets, Special Projects, Daily Department Line Up, Ordering supplies for...
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...working student who’s kind’ve scatter brained but has so many ideas in my head and dreams to achieve. Where I want to go, I really want to possibly be in a different state or even downtown Miami. Somewhere where I can branch out a little more and be way more adventurous, without any holds (my parents). And where I want to be, in a few years from now I want to be in the entertainment business whether it’s maybe managing a celebrity, or writing for a fashion magazine or even being a correspondent on a television show that reports pop culture such as E!, MTV or VH1. Furthermore, where I am right now like I mentioned above I’m quite content. I work in retail, I own a car, I have a decent income, I’m still at home with my parents but I don’t depend on them so much. I have a social life, and a great group of friends and I’m in a happy time at age 21. Although, I wish I could of course be exceeding a little more that’s what school is for! And attending school is another thing that I’m happy with, because without it I’d probably be extremely bored at home and putting my brain to no good use. Continuing on, where I want to go I’d love to be downtown in a few years from now or even in California. And I say this because I’d love to branch out and tackle a different area. I’m so used to living in Miami Lakes, and it being very family orientated and a city where everybody knows everybody, and I’d enjoy moving elsewhere where everything is a bit bigger and there are variations of things...
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...Young Latinas and a Cry for Help is an EDITORIAL PUBLISHED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES ON July 21, 2006 that reviews a range of social problems that plague young Latina women. The editorial summaries the findings of several studies published in the Spanish language newspaper La Prensa/el Diario. The editorial seeks to inform readers unfamiliar with Latinas about their problems and seeks to inspire them to take action on behalf of young Latinas. The editorial begins with a review of the scope and causes of attempted suicide. The study found that one in six young Hispanic women have attempt suicide. Hispanic women attempt suicide one a half times more than non-Hispanic black and white teenagers. Dr. Zayas says that the suicide attempt is higher for Latinas who are the first born generation in the United States. The editorial also describes the problem of education and unwed motherhood. About one quarter of Latina teens drop out. One of the main reasons is because they don’t have money. Latinas, especially those in recently arrived families, often live in poverty and without health insurance. Then the editorial talks about unwed motherhood. Federal statistics show that about 24 percent of Latinas are mothers under the age of 20. Which is three times the rate of none Hispanic white teens. One of the reasons is because of religion believes. Religion beliefs in Hispanic families often limit sex education and rule out abortion. In the close the editorial tells us that solving...
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...About Miami The city of Miami is one of the most popular cosmopolitan cities in the world. The beautiful and well-known coastal city has something special to offer every one of its 500,000 residents. Miami offers up delightful treats and trendy hotspots for the enjoyment of its half million residents. From South Beach to Little Havana, Miami is full of interesting and delicious culture and cuisine. The vibrant city is the living embodiment of the diverse cultures that mix to form the multifaceted and dazzling coastal community. The large cosmopolitan city contains a multitude of districts that embody the city's various charms. Areas, such as the historic district of Coral Gables or the Miami's bohemian Coconut Grove area, allow the residents...
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