...from the early 2000s, called ‘Hitman‘. The game’s storyline revolves around Agent 47, a cloned super-assassin for hire who has superhuman abilities and a flawless record of kills. It was a pretty nifty game, and adapting it into the big screen was inevitable. All things said, the movie was a decent attempt at bringing the Hitman mythos to life – It had to expand the plot from the video game source, include some drama, some tension, and generally apply liberal assault on logic and sensibilities to shoehorn action sequences wherever possible. When it comes to leave-your-brain-behind type of movies, I’m quite happy for them to shoehorn in action sequences. (Sarah Palin has been preparing for such movies all her life.) Amidst the shoehorned action scenes, we have a few good moments of fun, and a few twists, which, while nonsensical, fit in well with the movie’s overall tone. Overall, the movie could have been done better, but I still rate rate it good enough for a lazy afternoon watch. But that’s enough talk about the 2007 movie, ‘Hitman’, the one starring Timothy Olyphant. It was never a great movie, but compared to the new 2015 reboot, it was downright genius. Timothy Olyphant is still writing thank-you notes to the new movie’s crew. The 2015 reboot is titled “Hitman: Agent 47“. It focuses once again, on the insanely skilled nameless super-duper-assassin who goes by the number ’47’. He’s the 47th version created by the ‘Agent program’, which is the...
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...West, the Enfield held an empire, the Krag brought civilization (or tried to), the Mauser attempted to dominate the world and the Garand stopped it, while the M16 black rifle, one of the defining weapons of the post-World War II era, has long been opposed by a somewhat ugly Russian contender. This opposing weapon is the Russian Avtomat Kalashnikova obraztsa 1947 goda – Automatic Kalashnikov Model 1947, more commonly known as the AK-47, the Kalashnikov, or simply the “Kalash.” Incidentally, AK-47 is the designation of only the first model. There are now scores of models made not only in Russia but across the world, bearing many different designations. Regardless of what it is called, the AK has become an enduring image of contemporary conflicts – from major conventional battles to gang wars. While the Kalashnikov AK-47, along with its many variants, is by no means the perfect weapon and has its flaws and limitations, it is the quintessential assault rifle and indeed set the standard for defining what an assault rifle is. More AK-47s and its variants have been made than any other individual small arm in the world. An estimated 75 million true AKs (including foreign-made copies) have been produced worldwide, along with a further 25 million AK variant assault rifles, light machine guns, sniper rifles, and submachine guns. The second-most produced assault rifle is the American M16 with its variants, of which a mere eight million-plus have been produced. Since the...
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...paper will compare and contrast the two films based on the tale of the 47 Ronin. It will examine all aspects of the film based on the Japanese Culture such as everything from clothing to the ceremonies. It will show how foreigners see Japanese culture as being something dramatically else. The Legend of the Goruku Chushingura: The Retellings Lorenzell Terry * This research paper will compare and contrast the two films based on the tale of the 47 Ronin. It will examine all aspects of the film based on the Japanese Culture such as everything from clothing to the ceremonies. It will show how foreigners see Japanese culture as being something dramatically else. 08 Fall 08 Fall Lorenzell Terry William Hedberg JPN 211 17 April 2014 The Legend of the Goruku Chushingura: The Retellings Throughout Japanese history and most of the world, Samurai were seen as being the mightiest and loyalist warriors to have existed. Many years ago, started a story based on true events called the Goruku Chushingura or 47 Ronin. The story takes place in 1701 during the Edo period when most of the power was to the Shogun. Director by Japanese native; Kenji Mizoguchi made the first version of Goruku Chushingura in 1941. He has created credibility for himself by producing an arsenal of films before Goruku Chushingura, such films like The Woman of Osaka, Oyuki The Virgin, and The Downfall of Osen. The latest version of the 47 Ronin was made into an American Film produce by an upcoming British...
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...April 29, 2014 approximately around 2:00 a.m. , 911 gets a call from a woman saying she heard loud gun shots coming from her next door neighbors house . Two patrol cars are called onto the scene finding that there was some sort of massacre but the body was not to be found anywhere. They find a broken window where the perpetrator seemed to make his entrance with a AK 47 also leaving casings behind having no remorse and shooting its victim on the spot. No body was found but forensics found fingerprints on the broken window and a huge trace of blood that led to the drive way were it is said the killer drove off with the body. Later on during the day they get a tip saying that they found a abandoned car in flames but nothing was to be found just a identification by the name of Joseph Greene. Detectives search into their data base and find his address and send a warrant to go and arrest him . When questioning him , they find that Joseph Greene also has a twin by the name of Joshua Greene . making this two suspects toward the crime scene . Joseph has not had any sort of communication with Joshua since a week when they got in a argument about Joshuas’ sexual oriention since they have always had dated woman their whole life. Police went out to search for Joshua at his residence where he was not found but what they discover is something gruesome, they found a trail of blood leading from the back yard all the way to his room . Therefore, he had around 5 decapitated heads all victims...
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...Game Cheats Enter these codes into the game's console (after it is enabled): Invulnerability - god 1 Infinite Reloads - infammo All items (weapons, keys, letters, etc.) -- giveall Enemies Don't Attack 47 - invisible 1 Cheat Codes Use a text editor to edit the "hitman.ini" file in the hitman game folder. Find the "Enable Console" section, and add the line "enableconsole 1" underneath. This will allow you to bring down the console in game by pressing ~. If you have installed a recent patch, see note below about enabling the console. With the console open, you can enter any of the following codes: Effect | Code | God mode | god 1 | Infinite ammunition | infammo | All items | giveall | Invisibility | invisible 1 | Note: Whenever editing a game ini file, you want to make a backup just in case something goes wrong. Re-enable cheats after patching Thanks go out to Peter Chan, buckfalfa and others who notified us that after installing a patch for Hitman: Codename 47, they found the "Enable Console" section of the hitman.ini file to be missing. Adding "enableconsole 1" to the end of the hitman.ini file will do the trick! Cheats Jump to: Unlockable (1) Tip (1) Cheat (6) Back to topUnlockables ------------------------------------------------- Unlock all levels On the menu where you write your name, type KimBoKastekniv instead of your name. When the game begins you will be able to choose any level of the game that you wish to play. You'll also get a lot of money...
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...Everyone has their own version of a good and bad trip. It’s always either you had a good trip or a bad trip, but never both. If you ever experience both, you have a bittersweet taste, kind of like that sweet and sour candy some of us used to eat as a kid that would make your mouth pucker uncontrollably. On this adventure, I had the pleasure of experiencing the good and bad, the fun and boredom, the gain of comrades and the loss of a friend. Dating all the way back to March of 2008, my unit was preparing to hop on our one way ticket to the sand infested countries of the Middle East. Everyone began making their final calls before we got the command to move out. I was alone at the time. Single and all my family immediate family being in the States, and no way of reaching out to them, I was left to wonder, worry, and drive myself practically insane. “You’re gonna be fine,” I kept telling myself all the way to Kuwait. Fast forward to a couple months later, because Kuwait was uneventful and boring as ever, except for the fact that is was hotter than a ghost pepper there. The flight to Iraq was by far the worse that I have ever experienced in my (at the time) 19 years of being alive. For those who know nothing about combat landing, this is where the pilot circles and drops altitude simultaneously to avoid any type of attack, such as small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades (RPGs), or anything that can cause damage to the plane or the personnel on the flight. When they initiated this...
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...Forward Swept Wing Fighter Needed For US ME 363 Engineering Tools, Analysis, and Communication Abstract When looking for the next best thing in aviation, sometimes it is important to look back at old ideas that have not been used yet. A forward-swept wing provides better lift to drag ratios, compared to a swept-back wing of the same area, higher lift to drag ratio; higher capacity in dogfight maneuvers; higher range at subsonic speed; improved stall resistance and anti-spin characteristics; improved stability at high angles of attack; a lower minimum flight speed; and a shorter take-off and landing distance. Comparing the only U.S. forward-swept wing jet (X-29A) to contemporary fighters, the X-29A outperforms them in angle of attack and lift to drag ratios. Forward Swept Wing Fighter Needed For US Introduction A forward swept wing design has been tested and dismissed by the United States, though it just might be the right configuration for the next United States fighter aircraft. NASA tested the X-29, a forward-swept wing jet, back in the early 90’s and submitted their data, but a fighter aircraft was never produced. Over the years since then certain areas of engineering have advanced and are now up to the task of supporting an aircraft featuring a forward-swept wing. This forward-swept wing configuration gives several advantages to a fighter aircraft which could be the deciding factor of a dogfight. “In 1936...
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...FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Operation Desert Storm saw the first female aviator in battle when Maj. Marie T. Rossi took the driver’s seat flying fuel and ammunition to the soldiers crossing into enemy territory. Rossi lost her life when her CH-47 Chinook helicopter went down on March 1, 1991. Her headstone reads, “The first female commander to fly into battle.” she certainly was not the last. Today, women of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade continue changing the face of the battlefield by joining the fight as combat aviators, crew chiefs, and helicopter mechanics, showcasing their skills and leadership abilities. Lt. Col. Gail E. Atkins, commander, 122nd Aviation Support Battalion, 82nd CAB, is no stranger to the changing role of women in combat aviation. The Westchester, Pa., native has served for almost 18 years as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot. “We are seeing an evolution with regard to women in combat roles, in how our skills have evolved and how we are exploiting those skills,” Atkins said. “In aviation, we went through this back in 93’, when the military opened up attack aviation to women, so we are 15 years ahead of the curve in aviation compared to where our other branches are.” Throughout her career, Atkins has seen an increase in number of women who serve alongside her. “I have an all female staff right now and it’s just the way it has worked out. But I think it is indicative of the number of women who are joining the service,” Atkins said. Other women...
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...floor in the right-hand forward bulkhead. The winch has 150 feet of cable and can winch up to 12,000 pounds of cargo with the aid of snatch blocks. In addition, an internal cargo-handling system with rollers can be installed in the CH-47D model cargo compartment. (4) The cargo compartment floor rests on rub-ber vibration isolators. The floor has a maximum load limit of 300 psf. The treadway aft of station 160 will withstand a wheel load of 2,500 pounds. The remaining treadway area will withstand a wheel load of 1,000 pounds. When used for additional cargo space, the ramp must be positioned level with the a. The CH-47 (Chinook) aircraft is a twin-tur-bine-engine, tandem-rotor helicopter (Figure 1-11). There are presently two models (C and D) in the inventory. They differ mainly in engine horsepower, rotor blades, and gross weight capacity. (1) The CH-47 is used for troop...
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...IHOP U—Captive Audience Team Rooty, Tooty, Fresh, ‘n’ Fruity® and JM Umberto Poddigue Lior Lewensztain Alex Whitt Ryan Gregston J.M. Shin IHOP—Universities MKTG 615.11 4/14/10 Pepperdine University 2 Table of Contents Executive Summary Team Members Captive Audience Analysis Situation Analysis On the nature of Captivity Static Captivity Dynamic Captivity The Focus Industry Analysis Market Drivers Price Importance of Breakfast Commute Time Market Trends Market Size and Growth Implications Customer Analysis 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 13 IHOP—Universities MKTG 615.11 4/14/10 Pepperdine University 3 The Aramark Survey Demographic Trend The 18-24 Year Old Paradox Alcohol Market Demographics/Geographics Local Market Variants Attitudes and Behaviors Market Behaviors Market Needs Market Segmentation Competitive Analysis Implications SWOT Analysis Financial Objectives Marketing Strategies Target Markets On Campus Locations Mobile Trucks Why Mobile Catering? Positioning Marketing Mix Product 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 IHOP—Universities MKTG 615.11 4/14/10 Pepperdine University 4 Service Strategy Costs Pricing Strategy Promotional Strategy Distribution Financials On Campus Locations Mobile Food Trucks Sales Forecast Implementation Personalization at On Campus Locations 24/7...
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...* Pricing: l’oreal uses prestige, Hindustana uses mass mkt pricing Retail channels – supermkts, drug, deptment and mass merchandise stores are dominant channel for selling 96.4% sales. 2. How would you assess the “fit” of a hair care product line with Mary Kay’s offering in India? How consistent is hair care line with Mary Kay’s current offerings? - MK sells skin caar and colour cosmetics for everyday use, sells frangrance sold through independt sales reps - shampoo and conditioners are not everyday products in India MK doesn’t sell a hair product. 2 tries to launch hair care in US and EU failed - MK has 4000 beauty consultants present in 200 Indian cities + regional distribution and beauty centres - harid care line introduction need mktg fixed cost of $713000: 650000 develop place ads, copy website design and PR + $55000 sales training Does MK have resrouces to intro and sustain a ahair care line? Outcourscing to an Indian shampoo/con manu will be nesscary and require: - min order quantity of 100000 unites per...
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...manufacturers 2. Attitudes – person’s feelings 3. beliefs – descriptive thought 4. black box – buyer’s characteristics and decision process 5. Brand - name,term,sign,or symbol that identifies the product 6. Business buyers are organizations that buy goods and services for use in the production of other products and services that are sold, rented or supplied to others. 7. business analysis – review of sales… 8. cognitive dissonance – buyer discomfort 9. convenience stores – limited line of high-turnover convenience goods 10. Culture – most basic cause of person’s wants/behavior 11. Demand – relationship bet price and no. of units 12. demographic – div. market into segments based on age, educ, income, race, etc 13. differentiated mktg Large segments with specific marketing mixes. 14. Discount - straight reduction 15. economic situation - Affects real spending and consumer confidence in borrowing. 16. Esteem – recog, status 17. Experience - a type of product that combines a service or physical product with a memorable experience 18. family – most impt cust buying org 19. Industrial – prod bought by indiv for further processing 20. Innovators – 1st adopters 21. labeling – printed info 22. learning – permanent changes 23. lifestyle – person’s pattern of living 24. line filling- adding prod w/in current range 25. line stretching – adding prod outside of current range 26. logistics/supply chain - Planning, implementing and controlling the physical flow of goods...
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...Swiss Army: Diversifying Into The Fragrance Business Student Name: Xiaoyue LYU A00382505 Course Number: MKTG 2270.1 Problem: Should Victorinox maintain the company current product portfolio or should they really diversify their product line into the fragrance business? Analysis: * Victorinox currently has five different product line: Swiss Army Knife, Cutlery Knife, Watch and Luggage, all categories have common core value of quality, innovation, functionality and iconic design. * France market has huge potential for Victorinox with $23.5 billion market value and 65% in the premium market which suit Victorinox’s position, also there is 33% in mass market which could be considered. * There are positive forecasts on growing middle class in emerging markets. Also there are growing demand from consumer in Generation Y, which are in their late teen to middle age. * According to company history, it had been successfully transferred brand attributes to watches and luggage before in 1989 and 1999. * Victorinox has large number of shop-in-shop retail stores and strong relationship with e-commerce sites for luxury products. This proved that they have ability to sale its fragrance product, as for fragrance market 55% of the market are being distributed by department stores and special stores. * Consumers are recognizing brand-consciousness especially for well-known brand. Victorinox represents strong brand image - reasonable price for top quality products...
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...Graduate School of Business MKTG 901 ÜLKER CHOCOLATE BARS ASSIGNMENT 28.12.2010 MKTG 901 Group 10 G du t School of Busin ss BA S ASSIGN ¢ ¡ ¥ ¤ ¤£ ¢¡ C LA N ¡¦ C ¥ ÜL 1) To find the breakeven point, the cost of consumer promotion must be calculated. Amount of coupons for JAN 2005 Amount of redeemed coupons Face Value Redeemed coupon value Coupon processing cost Printing & Distribution cost : 4 X 2 million = 8.000.000 coupons : 8.000.000 X 10% = 800.000 coupons : 1TL : 1 TL X 800.000 = 800.000 TL : 0,1 TL X 800.000 = 80.000 TL : (20 TL X 8.000.000)/1000 = 160.000 TL TOTAL COST = 800.000 TL + 80.000 TL + 160.000 TL =1.040.000 TL Since gross margin per case is 52,8 TL, to reach the break-even point of this promotion, the amount that Ülker must sell in excess of sales is; 1.040.000 TL / 52.8 TL = 19.697 cas s (appx. 20.000 cases) § 2) Since we have a data that may have seasonality and trend components, we must build our regression model using dummy variables and trend factor. COEFFICIENTS Y : Expected amount of cases to be sold int : Intercept of regression model CP : Consumer promotion coefficient TP : Trade promotion coefficient Jan_D : January dummy coeffitient . . . Nov_D : November dummy coefficient TRND : Trend component coefficient VA IABLES X1 : Consumer promotion amount X2 : Trade promotion amount X3 : January dummy variable X4 : February dummy variable . . . X13 ...
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...Consumer Motivation 1 Research Paper: Consumer Motivation (5-2) By: Jenny McCutcheon MKTG 330 Professor Dr. Snyder July 28, 2007 Summer 2007 Consumer Motivation 2 Research Paper: Consumer Motivation While customers have different motivations for consuming the things they do, all consumers have motivations that guide them to want, and purchase certain goods or services. Some motivations for consumption could include the need for status, social acceptance, security or individuality while other motivations are unconscious and can be utilized by marketers to hook consumers into buying a product they never knew they always wanted. The Viennese psychoanalyst, Ernest Dichter, was a leader in the field of qualitative marketing research in the early to mid 1900’s. Dichter suggested that consumer motives were oftentimes triggered by suppressed unconscious needs (as cited in Ziems, 2004, p. 210). Unfortunately, many of Dichter’s theories that have proven to be effective marketing strategies have been mostly forgotten in modern advertising (as cited in Ziems, 2004, p. 210). Marketing campaigns that have used Dichter’s theories on consumer motives to market products such as cars, furs, cell phones and even paper towels have shown success by increased sales. Ditcher understood that individuals in different age groups or demographics cared about different things, and had varied unconscious motives and needs. In an extensive study completed on the car market in 1939, Dichter discovered...
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