...decade, thus solidifying themselves as a fixture in the New England rugby community. In 1980, the Rats earned promotion to New England Division I thanks to a staggering defeat of the renowned Berlin Strollers. The early eighties were busy for the club, as the men concentrated on augmenting club membership via a merger with the Old North Bridge RFC of Concord, MA. Highlights of the eighties include continual success both in New England and in international tournament play. In the fall of 1986, the club defeated Boston 12-9, eliminating them from the playoffs for the first time in 5 years. The Club settled into a restructured Division II in 1992 and proceeded to hold the top seed in that division from 1993 to 1994, running three winning seasons in a row. The club failed to post a winning season again until the fall of 2005 when the men's side, under coach Fergal Hehir, made it to the playoffs. They defeated Rockaway RFC in the first playoff game in the spring of 2006 and lost to Montauk RFC in the second game. Under Hehir's tenure, Charles River's men's side ran four winning seasons in a row. In 2008, Hehir stepped down and the following January, the club came under the direction of Anthony Adams former player with the Boston Irish Wolfhounds RFC. After going winless in Adams' first league season (fall 2009), the Rat's men's side was almost relegated down to Division III, but...
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...Unit 6 Case Study - Sources and Contingencies of Power In this case, the MLB baseball players association has more power in negotiations by walking out in September rather than March because they have the knowledge of how much it will cost them and how much it will costs the club owners. The players knew that striking in March would cost them more money as well as their positions on the teams. They also knew that that the owners would not be so hard-pressed to give into their demands. However, striking in September would only have a slight decrease in their salaries but would be an excessive financial loss for all the club owners. Therefore, September is when the player’s power would be effective. The players used their sources of power and the contingencies over the owners to accomplish the results they were after. They used their influence to control the outcome. The players used expert power because they are experts in their field and knew that the owners needed experienced players to play in the play-offs, and they would not be able to find replacements in time. The player’s expert power was in the unit’s capacity to influence others by possessing the skills valued by the club owners (McShane & Glinow, 2013). The players also used referent power to ensure other players would identify with them and join the strike and to hold out until they were able to come up with an agreement with the club owners. The player’s referent power come from other players identifying...
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...Ever since I was three or four years old I have gone to at least one Phillies game every season with my mom, dad, or brother. I would slowly start to understand more and more of what was going on in the sport as I got older. I had thoroughly enjoyed going to these games for the giveaways they often had. My mother and I would go every season to the game on Phillies Phanatic’s birthday and always get the giveaway they had. I guess by continuously going to the games and watching them on TV, I gained a new passion for my home team. I would read the articles in the paper and always keep up with them; cry when they lose and cheer when they win. I could say that the Phillies influenced me to stay in Philadelphia for college, but as to who influenced me; it would have to be myself wanting to do better than my parents. When I was old enough to understand what was going on, I would keep track of stats of all the players. I developed a passion for the Phillies and also began my collection of bobble heads and other memorabilia from various games. My favorite player used to be Scott Rolen back when he was still a Phillie. He won Rookie of the Year and two MVPs and was arguably the best third basemen on the Phillies since Mike Schmidt and probably the best third baseman in the league at the time. As a Phillie, he averaged nearly 25 homeruns a season along with a .229 batting average and nearly 90 RBIs a season. After he left Philadelphia he became a hated man because of how he left the team...
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...Fitch BCOM/275 July 18, 2012 Peter Quinn Article Rebuttal In an article titled “No college football playoff, please” the author Chuck Klosterman argues that a playoff system for college football would be bad for the sport. In a short rebuttal to the article I will analyze the reliability, credibility, and validity of the data used by the author as well as identifying any fallacies in the argument. In the article the author takes a position against a playoff system for college football and ends it by stating, “I realize no one else feels this way. I do not care” (Klosterman, 2007). That statement itself is a common fallacy of rationalizing. The author is stating their opinion on the issue at the same time rejecting any other feedback on the topic. So basically saying this is what I think and what you think does not matter. The author’s argument itself is not reliable for he only states his side of the issue; this leaves a lot of controversial issues left untouched. As far as the credibility of this argument the author’s only source used is that of his own opinions. This makes it hard for the audience to take the authors side regarding the argument. Without any outside sources one can only relate to the authors opinions. The argument itself can be considered as valid only because the author sticks to the premise against a playoff system and also concludes with that same train of though regarding the subject. Therefore it is a valid argument, however...
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...crowded pizza market Papa John’s has always stressed a higher-end product by touting their ingredients that results in a superior pizza. The company’s strengths include the aforementioned quality ingredients, as well as an internal commitment to their employees by offering industry leading training programs aimed at providing the same consistent service to their customers. They also have an innovative marketing plan that reaches across the United States, specifically targeted for each location where the store has a location. They have also begun partnership with the National Football League and Pepsi to increase their presence during the 2013 football season through in-game promotions and social media activations (Papa John's Tops NFL Alliance With NFL Network 'Thursday Night Football' Campaign , 2013). The biggest strategy advantage Papa John’s has over their competition is the small amount of capital needed to invest in store location. Each space is designed for only carry out orders cutting overhead that may exist in a larger building. The smaller space also allows for an efficient process while making their product. Their weaknesses include a lack of locations to compete with the larger players in the industry. While they have added more menu items in recent years, Papa John’s menu lacks some of the additional offerings available at national pizza companies, as well as local and...
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...Organizational Structure MGT 230 John Jones James Baliey October 6, 2015 The NFL in its entirety is a very complex organization with each team consisting of its own organizational structure. Each team of the NFL is a franchise, the bought a license from the NFL in order to play under the rules and regulations of the league. Each team then gains the perks of being broadcast through the networks contracted by the NFL. The league is also split into two conferences, each with four different divisions based on region: north, south, east, and west. The two conferences stem from a merger of the NFL and AFL that was announced in 1966. . The Constitution and Bylaws of the NFL, as they are today, were set in place in 1970 after the AFL and NFL merged. However, these rules can be amended each year at an annual meeting with a three-fourths vote from the member clubs, or teams. The highest executive in the NFL is the Commissioner, and has the most power within the league. The Commissioner, currently Roger Goodell, has oversight over the entire league as the principal executive officer. Rather than a board of directors, Goodell has final authority in the way the league functions. The voting requirements and procedures for the selection of or successor to the office of Commissioner are determined by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members, or teams, of the league. The group which casts the vote is known as the Executive Committee consisting of one individual to represent each...
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...Vick and other NFL players with troubled pasts? Published: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 3:17 PM Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 3:41 PM By Josh Folck | The Express-Times Follow Michael Vick was convicted of federal dogfighting charges. Ben Roethlisberger was accused of sexual assaults. Ray Lewis was once charged with murder. Donte Stallworth was charged with drunken driving and manslaughter. And the list could go on. But out of those players listed above and of any other NFL player right now,Tim Tebow seems to be the most controversial one in the league right now. And exactly why is that? I'm not really sure. I guess because he is a devout Christian who mentions God during every one of his interviews. Or because he often takes a knee and does his patented "Tebowing" position in prayer during every game. But is Tebow really doing something that is unheard of in professional sports? Players have been thanking God in postgame interviews and pointing to the sky in celebration for years now. What makes what Tebow is doing so different? Even if what Tebow is doing is over the top, is it really more controversial than someone committing a crime? Vick, Roethlisberger and the rest of the NFL players with troubled pasts seem to be much less controversial than Tebow at the moment. Just looking at the situation, you have a young quarterback in Tebow who is proving many critics wrong and leading the Denver Broncos in a surprising run in the playoffs. Yes, it hasn't...
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...myself. I’ve set high standards. Standards for which I 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...
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...advertisements, being examples of these, are visually satisfying reality altering objects that are finding their way into households across the globe more and more each day via internet and cable television. The reason for this I believe is the diversity of the game developers today. They are targeting audiences of all ages, races, genders, and so much more when they produce and create their games. Electronic Arts is an American game publisher and developer that has perfected over 30 years the art by creating a thriving company basing all of its games off the targeted audience, providing immersing gameplay, as well as the means to get the games out and into the world. This will be my criteria for the 3 game advertisements; Battlefield 3, Madden NFL 25, and Create developed by EA that I will be evaluating. Battlefield 3; a first person shooter produced by Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment also known as “DICE” portrays large scale military firefights and battles, electrifying story mode gameplay, all the while being enhanced by the technological leaps in graphic design. All three of these things can meet the criteria of targeted audiences and the immersing gameplay. Just by watching the very brief launch trailer for the game it is clear that the target audience is young adult males, even more respectfully retired and active duty military. As a former active duty service member, I understand that veterans sometimes feel that rush of adrenaline by firing an M240 Bravo machine gun...
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...November 8, 2013 Account: Phone Number: Security Code: Service At 8351 10 066 0538261 (864) 303-7777 1860 317 SASSAFRAS DR EASLEY SC 29642-8266 Charter News Important Information About Your Music Choice Channels - On or after December 10, 2013, Music Choice (channel numbers 903-948) will be making several changes to its lineup. New channels will be added including Teen MC, Pop Rhythmic, Pop Country and Y2K. The following channels will have name changes: Retro Rock to Rock Hits, True Country to Country Hits and Dance/Electronica to Dance/EDM. Classic Alternative, Romances, Classical Masterpiece and Stage & Screen will be dropped from the lineup. All Music Choice channels will still be found on channels 903-948. For a complete listing of your Music Choice channel lineup, go to charter.com after December 10, 2013. _________________________ Important Channel Information - On or after December 17, 2013 the following network(s) will be removed from the Charter lineup as a result of the network going dark by the end of December: SOAPnet on Expanded Basic Digital Channel 158, G4 on Expanded Basic Digital Channel 82 and 143, G4 HD on Expanded Basic HD Channel 841 _________________________ Contact Us visit us at www.charter.com or call 1-888-GET-CHARTER (1-888-438-2427) Summary Service from 11/18/13 through 12/17/13 details on following pages Previous Balance Payments Received -Thank You! Remaining Balance Charter TV ® Charter Internet ® One-Time Charges Taxes, Fees...
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...Comcast and Time Warner Merger One of the largest and most controversial proposed mergers in recent history is the acquisition of Time Warner Cable by Comcast. This proposed acquisition was structured through a friendly agreement between Time Warner Cable and Comcast. Comcast, the initiator of this merger, is set to acquire Time Warner Cable’s eleven million managed service subscribers, Time Warner’s other equity holdings in areas such as Sterling Enterprises and DukeNet Communications, along with it’s local programming and news stations. The proposed method of financing for this acquisition is a stock-for-stock transaction. Through this Comcast will acquire all of Time Warner’s 284.9 million outstanding shares for an equity stake in Comcast amounting to 45.2 billion dollars at the current market value (Comcast 1). In order to address competitive market failure concerns associated with the proposed acquisition, Comcast structured a mutual agreement with competing firm Charter Communications under which Comcast will divest 1.4 million existing Time Warner Cable customers to Charter for cash, along with a trade of 1.6 million customers between Charter and Comcast in order to promote and greater enhance the geographic market presence of both firms (Kang 2). Through this additional action Comcast and Charter seek to improve operational efficiencies, grow customer satisfaction, and better deploy technology in their respective markets (Comcast 1). As stated earlier this merger...
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...In connection and individually, how has technology, fantasy sports and social media changed NFL fandom within 10 years? There have been so many advances in technology that the NFL has gained the largest potential through these advances capturing the largest media audience of the biggest three team sports in USA. Technology has helped spread the popularity of the sport by making it possible for the fans to enjoy things such as the NFL draft, fantasy football, and Madden NFL video games. Sky cams, radio transmitters in the helmet’s, and stats analysis online are just some of the few things that are taken for granted. Technology today doesn’t just help the fan see more and understand more about the game but it also helps the staff of the team. The computers, tablets, and ipads are so specialized and refined with stats about teams, players, and trends that you can see breakdowns of players in any given game situation. These stats are not just for fans but they are tool for the coaches as well. Technology has made a better viewing experience. For example, the invisible first down line on the TV and the score displayed at the bottom of the television screen. The amenities weren’t there but have made the experience better. The league has come a long way and has brought advanced technology along. Technology has affected the NFL just as it has in other aspects of our lives through the internet. TV networks now offer so many different programs that you can watch at a click...
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...Bobby Lynch Professor LaPointe English Composition I 14 February 2016 New, Again: The Power of Packaging and its Effect on Consumer Expectations The package containing the video game Madden NFL ’16 contains a single striking image on the front and a plethora of words and pictures on the back. The front contains an action shot of wide receiver Odell Beckham Junior making a one-handed grab, set against the backdrop of a full stadium almost drowned out by the bright lights illuminating it. It has the EA Sports logo in almost the dead center, covering part of Beckham’s body, under which the title is printed across the image in shiny silver lettering. The NFL logo appears four times in this one image; twice on patches on the uniform of Odell Beckham, once in the title of the game, and a final time on a holographic sticker stuck to the front of the game. In the top left corner there is a small image advertising a new game mode called Draft Champions. It contains the Draft Champions logo with the words “All-New Fantasy Mode” surrounding it. On the bottom left is the ESRB rating, E for everyone. All of this is within the parameters of the box, which contains green trim and says Xbox One at the top. The back is much busier, with three separate action shots of football players in various positions. The largest image is a cornerback in a celebratory pose, under which it says, “Your Draft. Your Fantasy.” It then goes on to describe the all new Draft Champions mode, highlighting...
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...Comcast Cable Communications | To: | All Technical Operations Managers and Supervisors | From: | Maurice Toussaint | CC: | Bill Roberts | Date: | 10/13/2014 | Re: | X1 Compliance Training | | As of January 2014, our cable company has launched a new consumer product which allows the viewer to play video games, watch television, and communicate to another individual all from one platform. This new and innovative service is very sensitive, so in order to provide optimum service to our customers, our IT department has developed software that will be able to monitor the signal levels at the customer’s equipment to ensure the customer has the best cable experience. In order for this software project to work properly, there are several steps that are needed by managers, supervisors, and technicians in order to ensure success. The following is an outline of the proposed project which details several key elements of the project:Name of the Project: The name of this project will be called project X1.Description of the project: After an installation of any service provided by our company, each supervisor and manager should conduct a series of tests that must be saved and sent to a centralized server. These tests will be averaged and must have a 95% compliance rate for each month. Each manger and supervisor will be trained extensively.Directly involved stakeholders: Installation technicians, technical operations supervisors and managers, technical operations directors, engineering...
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...Habit The early years of my life consisted of not being very productive. Many of the kids around my age were reading books or even studying for big test during the school year. I, however, was focusing on mastering video games or doing physical activities such as play a pickup game of football or basketball. This is why I sometimes struggle with understanding a book or taking a test. When I was around the age of 10, a new video game came out, making me very excited. All I could think about was how great it would be to have it. The game was a football game called Madden NFL 2006, and not a day went by without me thinking about playing it. My mother was very supportive of me throughout my childhood years and often asked me what I wanted for my birthdays and Christmas. When the question came out, “What would you like for your birthday”, I knew exactly what to say. Without hesitating I told her Madden NFL 2006. Looking back now I should have asked for a more interesting product, such as a dirt bike, but being ridiculous, I choose this game instead. Once I received it, I couldn’t wait to play it, not even the birthday cake or the homemade ice cream my aunt made could stop me. Taking the plastic off of the case was the biggest problem; I mean it was like the producers wanted you to struggle before you experienced the greatness. After I had taken the plastic off, I slipped the game in the system and explored through the many new features of the game. Everything from playing...
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