...Moving is an ongoing exercise in stress. You're under constant threat of back injuries from lifting something the wrong way. You must juggle work and moving responsibilities, though dedicated to-do lists can help manage the chaos. If you must move before you've found a new home, though, the biggest stress is where to put your stuff. You know there are storage sites, but what if you've never used one before? Let's jump in and shed some light on tracking down the right storage options for you. Storage Options Before you start scouring the internet or asking friends around about storage, it's important to know the options. Right at the top of most people's lists are self-storage sites. This is where you rent a unit at a facility and fill it yourself. As a general...
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...Sheet-09 Moving Average Method Example-1: ABC Company has the following manpower data for their health care division for the past six years: |Year |Manpower level/Data | | |(in nos.) | |2003 |500 | |2004 |600 | |2005 |800 | |2006 |1,000 | |2007 |1,100 | |2008 |1,300 | You have been asked to forecast their manpower requirement in 2009 using a 6-period moving average. Answer: F 2009 = (500+600+800+1000+1100+1300) /6 = 5300/ 6 = 883 (Ans:) Weighted Moving Average Method Example-2: |Year |Manpower level/Data | | |(in nos.) | |2003 |500 | |2004 |600 | |2005 |800 | |2006 |1,000 | |2007 |1,100 | |2008 |1,300 | For example, manpower levels of 2003, 2004, 2005 may be less relevant, hence, for these years weights may be assigned...
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...Steps to Moving to a new country Mayar Lampkin Everest University Ever wonder what it is like to move to a new country? Well wonder no more I will tell you. Moving to a new country can be fun and exciting adventure but it takes a lot of work and planning. Before you go and experience the new culture make sure you do research on the country. Another is to make sure you have the right paper work and documentation. The last step is to make sure you pack up essentials. It sounds like a lot and hard work but in the end it is all worth it. Doing research about the country you will live in is very important because you will be informed about the cultures and customs of the country. Also researching what cities are safe to live in and what cities are dangerous is good way of keeping yourself safe and out of trouble. Make sure to research living situations is it mostly apartment/condo living or is it houses? Knowing that information is good for when you are packing because you will know how much space you will have. A good way of research is finding a group on a social media website and asking them questions about the country and living situations. This step will be the most important step out of all three. Having the right paperwork and documentation is very important or you can get in serious trouble and or road blocks along the way. Making sure you know what you need is important. For example if you do not already have a passport make sure you apply for one right...
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...Hiring a moving company when moving across the country can often be one of the best things that you can do, mostly because the moving company will be able to take most of the work out of your hands. Listed below are three reasons to hire a moving company when moving across the country. To Avoid Having To Unload On Your Own One of the biggest reasons to hire a moving company when moving across the country is to avoid having to unload a moving truck all on your own. This is extremely important because if you are moving to a brand-new city where you don't know anybody or have any family members living there, then you could end up in a situation where you won't really have any help moving everything out of the truck and into your new home or apartment. As a result, you could very easily end up straining yourself and taking a very long time to get your new home in order. However, when you hire a moving company, they will handle the unloading and you won't have to worry about doing it all on your own or having to find someone to help you in an unfamiliar city. To Complete Your Move In The Shortest Amount Of Time...
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...Moving house can be a stressful business. Often emotional, invariably time-consuming and expensive, it's always a major operation. Time and money tend to be in short supply. However, when it comes to packing up your home ahead of a move, there are several things you can do to save yourself a bit of both. First of all, do not underestimate the size of the task. Allow yourself enough time to do a thorough job, and put a bit of thought and planning into it. The first step is to decide what stays and what goes - it's just a waste to pack up and ship things you no longer need. Before you even pack the first box, have a thorough clear-out. Throw away stuff you don't need or want, or donate it to the goodwill store or friends or family. You'll need to decide whether you want to do the packing yourself or to pay someone else to do it. Clearly you save a lot of money by doing your own...
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...this timetable assumes that you have at least a month to pack your belongings, feel free to adjust it a needed. 1. Things That You Need To Buy One Month Before Moving Start collecting cardboard boxes, packing materials, tape and sharpies to write on the boxes. Buy colorful stickers to place on boxes to designate which room the box goes to in your new home. You will always need more boxes and tape than you though you would, so get more than you believe that you'll need, so you don't have to interrupt your final week of packing to...
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...PART I – 5 Cases where moving and storage companies were sued for some type of fraud against the Consumer and/or against other Businesses These group of cases represent consumers in lawsuits against moving companies and/or arbitration. Lawsuits against moving companies may include damages to property, breach of contract, tariff or regulatory violations, and hostage loads. * The Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against Moving Max in July 2014, alleging they "engaged in a predatory bait and switch scheme," billed customers for "bogus charges," and then "threatened to drive off and retain the customers personal belongings unless and until payment was made by cash or money order." Under the terms of the Final Consent Judgment (entered February 13, 2015), that concluded a lawsuit filed in State Superior Court in Bergen County, the owner of Moving Max, Inc., a moving and storage company based in Fair Lawn, and the owner’s father, are permanently barred from owning or working in such businesses in New Jersey. In addition, as part of the settlement, 18 consumers who complained that their possessions were held until they paid substantially higher moving costs than agreed to, will be reimbursed for their losses. Case Cite: John J. Hoffman v. Moving Max, Inc., et al. Bergen County New Jersey Case No.: BER-C-203-14 http://nj.gov/oag/newsreleases15/Moving-Max-Oziel.pdf * Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc. (plaintiff) and Safeguard Self Storage, Inc. (defendant)...
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...”We are moving to California,” my father said. “This is a great opportunity for a better education.” My father had just arrived at our apartment in Queens, New York City from a long business trip. When he told me, I did not know what to think. This must have been the third time already, having to move from Korea to Poland and back, and then from Korea to New York right after. Though I felt uncomfortable moving frequently, it made me learn to avoid attachments to my surroundings. I felt like I had nothing to hold on to anymore; it seemed like I would have to leave everything behind again. Despite the challenges, these events also brought me to a positive realization of what is important in my life, one being my family. When we lived in New York, my family and I did not have much; however, as a family we were there for each other. My mother, sister, brother and I settled in a single bedroom apartment, while my father was away for business. My uncles, cousins and grandparents lived in the same neighborhood, so we had many gatherings, which drew us all close together. Since my relatives were so involved in my life, I inevitably gained support and guidance from them, which helped me find the second important thing to hold on to, my dream. As I increasingly recognized and valued the support of my family, I gained motivation and focus toward my dream of becoming a nurse. My mother and grandfather especially influenced me. My mother has been a nurse for many years; vividly observing...
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...The days are getting cooler, and you are a few week away from moving into your college dorm. For many young adults, college is a highly anticipated milestone. You will make new friends, and you will learn many new things. This is probably the first time you have lived away from your family, and you might be nervous. To make the transition to college life easier, you can start planning your move to your new home. What to Bring You should always pack essential items. Your essential items are things that you use every day. Do not pack too many bulky items. You can purchase bulky items when you arrive at your destination. You will need a few pairs of shoes and a few jackets. If you are starting school in the winter, pack a few sweaters. Leaving...
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...1. What was the intention of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) developed to uncover? What does data from the NCVS tell us about crime in the United States today? * The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is an annual survey of selected American households conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine the extent of criminal victimization-especially unreported victimization-in the United States. The data tells us that procedures are based largely on reports to the police by victims of crime. 2. Identify and explain the significant differences between the Uniform Crime Report (UCR), the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). * The URC consists of monthly aggregate crime counts. Records one offense per incident, as determined by the hierarchy rule, which suppresses courts of lesser offenses in multiple- offences incidents. Does not distinguish between attempted and completed crimes. Records rape of females only. Collects assault information of five categories. Collects weapon information for murder, robbery, and aggravated assault. Provides counts on arrests for the eight major crimes and 21 other offenses. The NIBRS is consists of individual incident records for the eight major crimes and 38 other offenses, with detailed on offense, victim, offender, and property involved. Records each offense occurring in an incident. Distinguishes between attempted and completed crimes...
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...The moving process is usually a stressful event, but it can be especially difficult for your child if they have only ever lived in one place. This can create unnecessary drama during your move that you might not be prepared to handle. Luckily for you, Boush Moving & Storage, one of the top rated moving companies in Puyallup, WA, has been moving families for almost 100 years. This has left them with a vast amount of knowledge that can make any moving experience as smooth as possible. If you have a young child and are about to move homes, here are a few tips from the best movers in Washington to help you comfort them before, during, and after the big move: best-movers-puyallup-waPrepare Them: One of the best ways to prepare your kids for the upcoming move is to prepare them for it ahead of time. Break the news at least a month in advance so they will have time to process the information. If you are selling your home and prospective buyers will be visiting your house regularly, then the sooner you break the news the better. Don't just list all the things that will be different in the new...
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...Franklin Exercise 9.3 Moving Averages 20X2-20X4 $18,250,000 / 3 = $6,083,333 Weighted Moving Averages 20X2 $5,500,000 1 $5,500,000 20X3 $6,000,000 2 $12,000,000 20X4 $6,750,000 3 $20,250,000 __ ___________ 6 $37,750,000 20X5 $37,750,000 /6 = $6,291,667 Exponential Smoothing NF = LF + a (LD – LF) NF = $6,300,000 + 0.95($6,750,000 - $6,300,000) = $6,300,000 + 0.95(45,000) = $6,300,000 + (42,750) = $6,342,750 Exercise 9.3 Moving Averages 20X2-20X4 $41,750,000 / 3 = $13,916,667 Weighted Moving Averages 20X2 $14,250,000 1 $14,250,000 20X3 $14,000,000 2 $28,000,000 20X4 $13,500,000 3 $40,500,000 __ ___________ 6 $82,750,000 20X5 $82,750,000/6 = $13,791,667 Exponential Smoothing NF = $13,000,000 + 0.95($13,500,000 - $13,000,000) = $13,000,000 + 0.95(500,000) = $13,000,000 + (475,000) = $13,475,000 Moving averages are the easiest to do without a computer and is fast, but less accurate. Add the three most recent years, and divide by three. Weighted moving averages are simple, but require more time. The most recent year gets the highest weight. The oldest data is one and one multiplies the total. The next year is two, and two multiplies the total. The most current data weight is three, and multiplied by three. Finally, use the total of all years, and dived by the total weight for the weight moving average. The hardest to understand...
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...Things You'll Need: * Commercial driver's license * Moving truck * Insurance * Business cards * Website 1. 1 Pick a niche for your company as well as a name. You can specialize in office moves, late night/off hour moves, apartment moving, or out-of-town moves. Be sure to get an assumed name certificate for your moving company. 2. 2 Obtain a commercial driver's license from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. You will need to pay a $35 application fee (unless you are a veteran or school bus driver) and a $10 permit fee. 3. 3 Decide where you will store your moving truck. If you have a driveway or are allowed to park on the street, it will cost you much less than having to rent a warehouse or commercial parking space. 4. 4 Lease a commercial truck with a trailer that is at least 700 cubic feet. This size truck will allow you to move small offices, houses, and apartments to start with. 5. 5 Purchase, from a company such as New Haven USA, furniture pads, dollys, and other equipment you will need to perform moves. 6. 6 Hire at least one person with a commercial driver's license to work for you as an independent contractor--you will make more money if you have another person to make moves quicker. As you will be trusting him around your customer's property, make sure that you do a background check on him, have him sign a standard agreement that outlines what he will be paid and how often, and use IRS Form SS-8. 7. 7 ...
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...helps make decisions by using macroforecasts of the general economic activity as inputs for their microforecasts of the industry’s and firm’s demand and sales. Forecasting helps decide a firm’s marketing strategy, production needs, sales forecast, and helps predict financial needs such as cash flow, profits, and outside financing. Furthermore, it helps make personal based decisions, as well as assist for the long-term future of the firm (Salvatore, 2012). b) Forcasting types range from expensive to inexpensive, as well as simple to complex. Forecasting techniques can be qualitative, and others can be quantitative. Salvatore focuses on qualitative forecasts. These forecasts include: time-series, smoothing techniques (moving averages), barometric forecasts with leading indicators, econometric forecasts, and input-output forecasts. c) A firm determines the most suitable forecasting method to use by using the following criterion: 1. the cost of preparing the forecast and the benefit that results from its use 2. the lead time in decision making 3. the time period of the forecast (short or long term) 4. the level of accuracy required 5. the quality and availability of the data...
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...analysis indicator MACD is effective in real trading. We will use the S&P 500 Index as our samples, and our main idea is to find the average return and VaR when we buy at the time MACD shows a “golden cross” and sell at the time when there is a “death cross”. MACD: Before we do the test, let’s start to define the MACD as well as its components. MACD is one of the most popular indicators used in the technical analysis. And it is mainly comprised of MACD line, signal line, and the histogram. MACD line and the signal line are calculated by using the EMA (exponential moving average) function, while the histogram is the difference between the MACD line and signal line. MACD line is the difference between exponential moving averages of 12 day stock price and the exponential moving averages of 26 days stock price. The signal line is the exponential moving averages of 9 day MACD. (12, 26, 9) is the well-recognized moving average lengths used in the industry, but can be altered with other appropriate numbers. MACD Line = EMA [stockprice, 12] – EMA [stockprice, 26] Signal Line = EMA [MACD, 9] Histogram = MACD Line – Signal Line In technical analysis, there is a basic rule to apply the MACD into practice, say when the MACD line up crosses the signal line, the stock price is expected to rise in the short term, while the MACD later on down crosses the signal line, the stock price may be expected to go down in short run. So their cross points are always treated as signals to...
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