...fertile plain with two main rivers. Nearby there was a 15km wide series of craters, where pools were filled with boiling mud and vents, from which sulphur and steam could escape. The towns were popular because of their rich volcanic soil, coastal area for fishing and trading area. Resources of Campania The production of olive oil was used for cooking, and as the basic ingredient for perfume. Wine, wool and textile productions took place, along with the fishing industries including the production of fish sauce. There were fruits such as peaches, apricots, lemons & vegetables like cabbages and onions, and volcanic material was used for building and paving roads. Plans and streetscapes of Pompeii and Herculaneum ▪ streets of Pompeii vary greatly in width from 2.4m to roughly 7m ▪ streets & roads divide towns into neat rectangular blocks- called insulae ▪ insulae blocks had 1-12 dwellings with houses, apartment blocks, shops ▪ streets were paved with large Vesuvian lava blocks ▪ either side of most streets had a raised sidewalk, usu about 33cm high ▪ streets were usu raised in the middle so water would run into gutters and footpaths sloped down towards road ▪ roads of both towns were quite diff. P roads had...
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...of bigest country in europ,and about six countries(Belgium,Luxembourg and Germany to the north-east,Switzerland and Italy ascross the Alps to the south-east and Spain Across the pyrenees to the South-west). On the other hand,I find some very interesting differences,French people brush their teeth after eating breakfast but in China people always brush their teeth when they week up and before they eat breakfast.In China the 1st floor is the ground floor,but In france the 1st floor actually is 2end floor in China.Also in Franch people have dinner late and long,for Chinese people have dinner about 6:00.In resttaurant France people eat their own ordered dishes but for chinese people like share.Two French gril friends don`t hold hands in the street but Chinese two gril if they are good friend they slways hold hands when they walk in...
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...ni falsifié, ni copié l’œuvre d’autrui afin de la faire passer pour mienne. J’ai été informé des sanctions prévues au Guide de l’Etudiant de l’Idrac en cas de plagiat. Fait à ……………………….., le ………………………. Signature de l’étudiant (e). I) Introduction As part of our international marketing project, we were asked to choose a company in order to implement it in a country where it was not present so that we can carry out the various studies that should realize that his ambition was to develop a commercial activity and thus expand its network. This is why I decided to choose the brand of French wine "NICOLAS" I choose to locate in a country where French wine is appreciated but not yet traded. Nicolas (Nicolas wines) is the largest chain of wine shops wine specialist. At the time, she was easily recognizable by its small delivery man who was walking from street to street, hands full bottle. Today, the brand has 549 stores, including Nicolas 464 franchisees in France with 22, 67 in England and 8 in Belgium and four in Switzerland. I chose this company because I am from a...
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...The use of footage and interviews, hyperbole and satire, irony and call to action directly support his argument. At numerous points in the film, Christman (2006) includes new ways to dissuade people. He continues to use footage and interviews as his main technique to apply and justify his arguments. Since this film was created in 2006, Christman (2006) includes commercials that related to the time of the topic, such as including commercials relating to 9/11 to show how consumerism was paired with patriotism. Christman (2006) embraces a presidential speech made by former President Bush, in which he tells Americans that we can do our part to fight terrorism by stating: “Do your business around the country. Fly and enjoy America’s greatest destination spots. Get down to Disney World in Florida, take your families to enjoy life in ways we want it to be enjoyed.” Christman’s (2006) use of archival footage introduces...
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...Promotion 1. Market Situation In recent years, supermarkets are rapid development which is due to Traditional Market environment makes people who are not feeling very comfortable. There is closed and usually have water stains on the ground dirty. Therefore, customers need to spend more time to select merchandise on the crowded market. Compare with supermarket, the street is clean, hygienic and convenient for customer to choose their opinion. 1.1 Market Description and Product To be conducted to Hong Kong Supermarket & Department Stores choose Modern Business Style to strive the chain & efficiency logistics management to achieve small profits. The column is showed analysis high-end competitors major products of sells in Hong Kong: City’Super | Gourmet | Taste | Market Place by Jasons | ThreeSixty | * Fruits & Vegetables * Freshness seafood * Meats * International cuisine * Wines & sakes * Healthy Foods * Snacks | * Groceries * Universal cooked foods * Freshness seafood * Frozen foods * Wines & sakes * Fruits & Vegetables * Sushi | * Watson's Wine Cellar * Groceries * Freshness seafood * Universal cooked foods * In-store bakery bread * Sushi | * Frozen Foods * Fresh cooked foods * Breads * Roasts * Sushi * Organic fruits and vegetables * Buffet sold loose nuts * Universal cooked foods | * Organic Foods * Salad * Universal cooked foods * Sushi * Frozen Foods *...
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...Marquis Evrémonde condemns Monseigneur because of his haughtiness and opulence but he himself embodies that. When the Marquis orders his carriage to be raced through the city streets because he enjoys seeing the commoners nearly run down by his horses. He is showing a catatonically huge hubris because he is putting himself above the commoners and he is risking their lives for his enjoyment. That shows that he is just as haughty as Monseigneur and opulent because he himself wants the finest things. When the carriage hits and murders a child. Dickens utilizes Marquis to give a coinciding representation of the aristocracy as elitist. The Marquis shows no sympathy; instead, he believes that his noble blood justifies his malevolent treatment of the commoners because they are savages compared to him. This shows the ideals that the aristocracy held during that time period, the commoners were considered a different entity to...
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...Failure for ENO/ENO by Zaza…………………………………………………….6-7 Trying to Revive ENO by Zaza ………………………………………………………………7-8 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………..9 References……………………………………………………………………………………….10 3 Research Paper: ENO ENO: The Last Days of ENO ENO Restaurant & Wine Bar was on the Atlanta, Georgia circuit for 10 plus years. It was a hit until the new owner step on the scene and the original owner had to give up on his passion since a teenage boy. ENO struggles to stay alive and revive itself with a new name, menu and swagger for the Elite socialite. In the mind of an entrepreneur failure is never an option. No entrepreneur wants to hear the word or talk about it. ENO got a second chance to shine in the spot light keeping its original name to include the new owner first name ENO by Zaza. Many would be impression that the new owner is a celebrity basketball player but was his star status good enough to score points to keep a business from failure. ENO was a European-Mediterranean influenced restaurant and wine bar. “ENO” derives from the ancient Roman term “Enotria” meaning “Land of Wine” Past and Present history has it that ENO means Wine. ENO was located at 800 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA, in the heart of Midtown in one of Atlanta’s most populated areas of town. ENO Restaurant & Bar opened in1998 starting off as a partnership between Doug Strickland and...
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...[pic]Top of Form Aboriginal Australia [pic] Find out how you can connect with the world’s oldest living culture. Discover it the same way Aboriginal Australians have passed it down for at least 50,000 years - through art, dance, myths, music and the land itself. See Aboriginal art and contemporary dance in the cities. Or head to the outback and listen to Dreamtime myths of creation by the campfire. Let Aboriginal Australians help you understand this ancient land and its spirituality and wonder. Six special places you can connect to Aboriginal Australia [pic] Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory Visit Uluru and you’ll see why the rock and surrounding land have such huge spiritual significance for the Anangu Aboriginal people. According to their creation myths, ancestral spirits formed Uluru, which lies in Australia's red centre like an enormous, moody heart. Aboriginal guides will share these ancient tales as you walk around the rock’s base. Just 32 kilometres away is another sacred site - Kata Tjuta. You’ll be awestruck by these steep, rounded, russet domes over 3,500 hectares. [pic] Kimberley, Western Australia Featuring vast horizons and ancient gorges, the Kimberley region is one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. See Wandjina figures painted in caves and the mysterious Gwion Gwion paintings. Ride a camel on Broome’s breathtaking Cable Beach and 4WD the red-dirt road along the Dampier Peninsula. Learn the legend of the orange and black beehive...
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...existed people would still come to see the beautiful city architecture and historical places, the fashion and the culinary and exquisite French culture. There is just something very attractive in the overall package. To say that the French revere their time spent soaking up arts and culture is an understatement. In Paris, loads of venues are accessible within a few square miles. It is common to find the French devoting their weekends to exploring the wealth of museums and cultural havens. Likewise, many of the provincial areas are blessed with impressive monuments to art and architecture. Paris' modern buildings have developed gradually out of earlier styles; palaces and mansions have survived by transforming into apartments and shops, and most streets harbor a range of buildings from various centuries. Paris traces a millennium of historic buildings, and what is amazing is that so much remains visible and integrally important to the way that Paris works, from the earliest Medieval period through the most contemporary constructions. The most important monument in Paris would have to be the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris and one of the most recognized structures in the world. The complex details of the buildings in Paris are a beauty on its own and it meant to be experienced by oneself. In France, there is a distinctive culture of French food, which is undeniable. It is accompanied with pride, exclusive ingredients and techniques, a world-renowned culinary...
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...Home >> Restaurants >> 10 Days in Seoul: A food guide 10 Days in Seoul: A food guide Posted by Joe McPherson in Restaurants, Traveling | 12 comments Reader (and friend) Żaklina had this question: Do you have recommendations or a 10-day restaurant tour guide for Seoul? My parents are coming to visit for 2 weeks, and I’m looking to take them to restaurants in Seoul. Any suggestions with maps? Challenge accepted. The difficulty of writing about restaurants in Seoul is that the culinary scene changes so rapidly. Restaurants suddenly close down and become coffee shops overnight. Not exaggerating. Now, if you’re willing to do the footwork, I’ll lay down a great tour to get a taste of the classic, traditional, quirky, and new. You’ll need comfortable walking shoes and an ample appetite. Day 1 – The Touristy North You gotta hit the main spots in your first couple of days. Gwanghwamun, one of the palaces, your first of many trips to Insa-dong. My rules in this area are to look for places off the main road, packed with office workers. Avoid places that look like franchises. Also avoid Korean restaurants with Japanese written up front. Those are tourist traps. Gwanghwamun Jip 광화문집 Up near the palaces is one of the last holes-in-the-wall in Seoul that is legendary for its kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew). It’s a tight squeeze, but luckily ordering is easy. They basically only serve two things–kimchi jjigae and gyeran mari (rolled omelette). The jjigae is notable for...
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...(published in 2008 November on the Telegraph website under the title “Supermarket fashion sweeps aisles”.) Almost 20 years later (2 years since this article was published) it has come to a stage where not just a pair of jeans but high street fashion could potentially be available in supermarkets. With today’s economy in the state it is, the spending power of consumers has declined. The fashion industry is one that is very sensitive to price. Not being a necessary commodity consumers will spend on high street fashion mostly with any excesses in their budget. Therefore predicting where consumers would migrate during these times is vital. High street fashion is almost always sold in retail outlets that are dedicated to goods of a similar nature. With high overheads and the generally high markup of high street fashion this adds further to the price goods are sold. Garments available in supermarkets are not susceptible to these kinds of issues. Larger warehouses and buildings with ample parking and space could easily accommodate more goods and make better use of their economies of scale. Therefore high street standard fashion can be sold at cheaper prices in supermarkets. Research was done to establish the consumers responsiveness to high street fashion garments being available at supermarkets. By grouping the population into different segments the study will also try to find relationships in spending patterns and attitudes. This research aims to address the following key objectives...
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...a popular destination for wine enthusiasts keen to sample its award-winning reds and whites. From its many wineries and national parks to markets, festivals and activities for the kids, Mudgee has much to offer. Mudgee is an elegant and historic country town, set in the scenic, natural setting of the Cudgegong Valley, 282 km north-west of Sydney. From the fertile farmland surrounds comes great local produce available at cafés and restaurants in town, farm gate sales and gourmet food outlets. With a continuous history of winemaking since the 1850s, Mudgee is the third largest grape-producing region in NSW. Taste fine wines in any of the region's cellar doors. Mudgee has a rich pastoral history that's reflected in its heritage streetscapes which are wide and tree-lined, perfect for meandering walks. Gaze up at the night skies at the Mudgee Observatory, or book a daytime session to view the sun. Perched in a valley between rolling hills, Mudgee is secluded within its natural surroundings. Explore the western edges of Wollemi National Park, home to the Wollemi pine, one of the world's oldest and rarest plants. Visit Dunns Swamp and discover the region’s sandstone canyons and tiered rock formations on a waterway cruise or a hired canoe. Take a walk around the waterways to see birdlife, native animals and significant Aboriginal caves and art sites. Food and wine in Mudgee Mudgees temperate climate allows for the slow ripening of grapes, producing red wines of great intensity, depth...
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...Hybrid stores offer new combinations of products in the same store. For example, Waterstones located in the Reading Oracle Centre is a bookshop which has a combined coffee shop to offer a dual experience for the customers. This type of shopping experience combines social activities with shopping meaning customers are more relaxed and in a better frame of mind to spend longer browsing products and making purchases. Independent retailers Independent retailers usually have less than ten branches. They sell either a specialist range of products such as medicines or they are general convenience stores which sell groceries, household goods, wines and spirits. These stores offer their own personal service and flexible opening hours. An independent store owner gets to decide the discounts, pricing and other trading policies that they apply (as long as they operate within the UK trading laws of course). Many independent stores' market share particularly in the food sector have declined due to a rise of the supermarket chain stores opening in many neighbourhoods. Franchised retailers Franchisee retailers have the selling rights in a geographical area and they pay a fee based on sales to the franchiser. Franchisee businesses are KFC and McDonald's for example. The benefits of a franchisee business is, the useful business aspects that customers will immediately recognise and value such as goodwill and trade name can be transferred to the new business. Also new businesses are offered...
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...In the fall the war was always there, but we did not go to it any more. It was cold in the fall in Milan and the dark came very early. Then the electric lights came on, and it was pleasant along the streets looking in the windows. There was much game hanging outside the shops, and the snow powdered in the fur of the foxes and the wind blew their tails. The deer hung stiff and heavy and empty, and small birds blew in the wind and the wind turned their feathers. It was a cold fall and the wind came down from the mountains. We were all at the hospital every afternoon, and there were different ways of walking across the town through the dusk to the hospital. Two of the ways were alongside canals, but they were long. Always, though, you crossed a bridge across a canal to enter the hospital. There was a choice of three bridges. On one of them a woman sold roasted chestnuts. It was warm, standing in front of her charcoal fire, and the chestnuts were warm afterward in your pocket. The hospital was very old and very beautiful, and you entered a gate and walked across a courtyard and out a gate on the other side. There were usually funerals starting from the courtyard. Beyond the old hospital were the new brick pavilions, and there we met every afternoon and were all very polite and interested in what was the matter, and sat in the machines that were to make so much difference. The doctor came up to the machine where I was sitting and said: "What did you like best to do before...
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...College English Test 6, without any preparation which own to the good learning environment in UIC. Then, I join the all-night music party holding by BNUZ students, with whom I play guitar, African drum and sing. I have made a lot of good friend including Lai, the nice man coming from Xinjiang. And Lai invited me to Xinjiang to travel. I had spent the next few days playing band with my new friends who are really good at JAM. Then, I organize the travel to my hometown, inviting my band members to enjoy delicious food. It was quite difficult to arrange the 8 people group by myself but however, I did it quite well. And they had tasted the best food in Shantou, which I believe is the best food in the world. Then, at the end of June, I helped my brother’s business selling wine and being the cashier in his wine store. At the same time, I also prepared for the coming summer program in France. The whole July is for the amazing summer program in France, in Europe. Preparing for several months, I finally took on the plane to Paris, to the dreaming Europe. The whole moth was full of activities, surprises, and new friends. There, I learned French and Museum Culture on class. We visited many places and museums with the instructor’s explaining to the history. It seems as if I was part of the past,...
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