...Why did Columbus travel west? Why did Marco Polo head east? Because it is that pull, that unknown, that unknown pull of adventure that urges humans to seek new frontiers to explore. 67% of people say that we should hold a manned mission to Mars. If we do have a manned mission I think that it will help economically because when the space race was going on between Russia and the U.S it provided many jobs to people and bettered the economy. I think that the U.S should hold a manned mission to Mars. If we were able to send the men to mars it would provide the U.S with valuable information that a robot couldn’t do. The scientists would be able to analyze more because the humans can think better than a robot. If we were to send men on mars it could...
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...is important those people who have sacrificed for the good of others and have forged their own path. Christopher columbus is one such individual. He deserves to be recognized because...he did something good,but it came out bad and the king and queen were not fond of it. Columbus discovered the America continental coast, and recorded the voyage in a way that enabled others to repeat the feat. “It is Columbus method of discovery and record-keeping that distinguishes him from other explorers who may have previously have “discovered” the New World. He opened the door to future discovery by explorers like Magellan,Cooke,Drake and Hudson....
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...Like many of the era, the discovery of riches across the sea or new trade routes enthralled Christopher Columbus' sense of adventure but left him addled morally. After securing patronage from the Spanish Crown,Columbus sailed West with miscalculated estimates on the distance of his journey [page 3]. North and South America luckily were between him and Asia, otherwise the ill-suited estimates he had made would have ended in the starvation of all ninety men on his three ships [ page 9]. Running into the islands of the North Caribbean,he claimed the “ uncivilized” region for Spain [page 4] and proceeded to dehumanize the inhabitants because of their lack of Catholic faith and civilized practices. This, however, was not confined to Spaniard beliefs...
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...We’re going to start off the video with Columbus asking Isabella and Ferdinand to fund the expedition then have the Pinta, Nina, and Santa Maria (August 3, 1492) with the 5 week trip and show us spotting land. Since Columbus believed in the small earth theory Columbus thought he was near japan and called the natives indians because India is what many europeans called Asia at the time (really called Taino) Columbus seeks gold jewelry and wandered around searching for a large amount of gold until the santa maria crashed into a reef in Hispaniola. Left 39 men behind to build a colony and sailed back to Spain. He brought stuffed animals, chili peppers, cotton, tobacco, and even kidnapped Tainos but not enough gold. So Ferdinand and Isabella equipped Columbus with 17 ships in...
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...“Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in fourteen hundred ninety-two.” This has been the summary of our knowledge of the so-called “hero” up until now. He’s the man who discovered America, right? So, why aren’t we The United States of Columbus? This question has always intrigued me, yet I have never been able to answer it. The most shocking part of the article we read was the fact that Columbus enslaved Native Americans. We learned that he paved the way for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, but who would have imagined that he actually enslaved people himself? Not only was he arrogant enough to die still believing he had discovered a new and quicker route to Asia, but he also treated the “Indians” in a wicked and perverse way. Columbus...
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...the sales representative in the Columbus area for three local computer software producers: Accto Company, which produces accounting-related software; Saleco, Inc., a producer of sales management software; and Invo, Inc., a producer of inventory control software. Sam’s main job was to call on possible customers. Once he made a sale, he would send the order to the respective producer, who would ship the programs directly to the customer. The producer would bill the customer and Melko would receive a commission varying from five percent (5%) to ten percent (10%) of the dollar value of the sale. Melko called on anyone in the Columbus area who might use the products he sold. At first, his job was relatively easy, and sales came quickly because he had little competition. Many national companies offer similar products but at that timethey were not well represented in the Columbus area. In 1990, Melko sold $250,000 worth of Accto software, earning ten percent (10%) commission; $100,000 worth of Saleco software, also earning a ten percent (10%) commission; and $200,000 worth of Invo software, earning a five percent (5%) commission. He was encouraged with his progress and looked forward to expanding sales in the future. A manufacturer of small lift trucks had recently approached him, but Sam wasn’t too enthusiastic about this offer because the commission was only two percent (2%) on potential annual sales of $150,000. The Metclean Company, also in Columbus, has made what looks like an...
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...Public Administrators and the Media Paper Public Administrators and the Media Paper This is a press release from a local news press article regarding the West Nile Virus the press release was on July 27, 2012 from the Department Of Health informing the public that the West Nile Virus has become a health problem in Columbus, Oh, once again. The news press advised people of Columbus in many ways how to prevent the bites of mosquitoes, how to stop the breeding of the mosquitoes, how to prevent breeding, who to contact once bitten or contract the virus. The press release is informative the press release gives notice of the situation regarding the mosquito problem. The press release identifies the main points and key points of the virus and whom it will affect. This also informs the public of the pros and cons of public relations. The information was widely spread throughout Columbus quickly by the use of each news station, the Internet, and by newspaper. The key interest groups were the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Columbus Health Department, and the public. The center for disease control is one of the interest groups because reporting the infectious disease spreading throughout society is their responsibility. Center for disease control organization is for saving, protecting lives, and to prevent the spread of the West Nile Virus. The public is the other interest groups regarding the West Nile Virus also the Health Department is an interest group...
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...industry through its century old existence banking on industry knowledge and high quality products. The company is doing well and would like to maximize its potentials by looking into its control system. Analysis has shown that potentially profitable projects may not be pushed through due to some inefficiencies in their performance evaluation and incentives system. The company is currently using ROA as the sole criterion of evaluation. However, ROA will be lower on companies with newer assets that those with older ones. This will lead managers to reject proposals of new projects with large capital outlay. The Economic Value Added is a more appropriate measure in this situation. In light of the application of the EVA, the issue with the Columbus District manager will be resolved, and the proposed project should be accepted. INDUSTRY ANALYSIS The Metal Distribution Industry is highly competitive and fragmented industry which composed of fewer companies because of the high costs of establishing and maintaining this kind of business. It is on its mature stage that improved efficiency on production is the priority in order to beat the competitors in the industry. End users still have different needs which are unmet by the market players. Processing capabilities should then be improved by the service centers through obtaining processing equipment necessary to meet the demand of the customers. Nevertheless, the percentage of industrial steel products shipped through services...
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...Self-driving cars are on of today's biggest controversies. In the article,”Is the idea of driverless cars gaining popularity?” both sides of the argument are presented, however the con argument is stronger. Both sides of the article have different purposes. In addition, the pro’s author, Justin Haskins, has fishy credentials, while Whitt Flora’s are solid. Furthermore, Justin has one okay point supported by studies, but Whitt has many, very logical, science proved and good points. While Justin Haskins has a good argument, Whitt Flora’s is stronger in the article. Both sides of the controversy in this article have different purposes. Haskins’ purpose of the article is to open people up to the idea of self-driving cars. One way his writing shows this is by using an often complained about problem and it’s solution to write his side of the controversy. This would open people up to self-driving cars because it sheds light in a gray area for most people, who would take the fix if it's an easy one. On the contrary, Whitt’s purpose is to make sure people understand all parts of self-driving cars. One sentence that shows this is, “A nationwide network of million of self-driving cars whisking suburban...
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...The issue on illegal immigration has been an issue for the US for quite some time. Thousands of illegals have come into the US through either visas and they just stayed or through US borders, and many other ways. The topic on immigration is two sided, as in all issues. On one side immigrants would provide local economies with cost benefits, as “illegals” are not paid much, while they can be more productive then those who have degrees. On the other side illegal immigrants are said to not pay taxes as well as for their employers. Every day illegal immigrants come across the 2,500 mile border of Mexico endangering their lives to live the American dream. The Unites States has a population of illegals with over 7 million, of the majority are in...
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...The CPOE paper Toya Jacobs April 20, 2014 HCIS/255 The computerized physician order entry system formed by the Physician Order Team (POET) , permits doctors and other medical professionals to enter medical orders into an electronic database. Although there was much precaution in implementing the system, medical professionals have found that entering the medical information into a computer has reduces the number of errors in medical records. Since some medical professionals handwriting is hard to read and maybe confused which could prove to be fatal for patients. The system also assist physicians in making plan of care decisions for patients based off medical evidence that is access through the system. Computerized physician order entries allow permits the authorization of procedures and send referrals for patients. Many were hesitate about converting over to the CPOE system because it was thought to be very costly. The system initially cost the United States an estimated $1.1 billion dollar but it is projected to save money in the future. The benefits of the CPOE system is a reduction in medical errors and medication errors. The system has built-in alerts that will sound if an error is detected in the system, giving the medical professional a chance to correct it before it proves to be troublesome. Even though the startup of the system may be expensive ranging from $3- $10 million dollars depending on the size of the medical facility, it could save a medical facility...
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...Overview of Organization The organization that will be the topic of discussion of my course project is Verizon Communications. Verizon Communications headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and customers and employees 75,000 nationwide. The company operates more than 1900 retail stores and kiosks locations. There are two major parts of the business; wireless and wireline. Verizon began a merger of the two as of the end of 2012. The driving forces behind such change were to simply processes and create consistency among the company. The company felt that two sets of each the departments to accommodate both sides of the business were counterproductive. The objective of the transformation of the wireless and wireline was to streamline the company’s functions across the board while cutting unnecessary cost. The transformation began December of 2012 and is still I progress. For starters overlapping departments have begun to experience downsizing. This means that since we had a collections department on the wireless side of the business along with the wireline side of the business one of the groups was eliminated. The remaining group was then cross trained on the opposing side of the business in order to support both. As it stands employees have not been laid off but many have been placed in situations causing them to choose between relocating across...
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...company checks. In this firm, the owner of the company has invested in a variety of companies of different industries. For instance, he has invested, also in partnership, in an Oil and Gas, Commercial Real Estate, and a Wireless Service Company. Although all these companies are overflowing with numerous types of technology, I am focusing on one in particular, the wireless data company called Cobalt Broadband Corporation. Personally, I feel this company’s technology has plenty of pros and cons that could be beneficial as well as harmful for their business. Cobalt Broadband provides high-speed wireline and wireless services that is not only affordable but enables many people from the country to gain access to wireless internet services. This company has been in business between five to seven years and servicing more than seven hundred customers. Many of our customer base are located in country setting areas, outside of Houston, as in Liberty Hill, Bellville, Hempstead, Waller, San Marcos, Lexington, Columbus and a couple of other small towns around Houston. The reason we don’t service in Houston is mainly because of all of the competition as in Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. There is no way we could compete with these companies with all their new towers being built in the Houston area alone. That is why we focused on small towns and country farm areas because the big companies like T-Mobile and AT&T will most likely not spend thousands of dollars putting up towers for...
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...• Meredith Collins, VP of Marketing for Reed Supermarket • Dollar stores are increasing competitor→The Dollar General (DG), , Family dollar, Aldi poses threat due to its remarkable low price, • Jack Morrissey, CEO of Reed Supermarket • Other supermarkets like Wal-Mart, Costco • Higher-end customers • Food manufacturers—aldi, trader joe’s, sell mostly private label merchandise Limited selection stores a) The main problem or two key problems. • Declining shares in the past in the Columbus, Ohio market—the fight for market share is very intense due to large supermarkets, small regional chains, independents that include lower priced TopVal, mid-range Galaxy (owned by Supervalu), and top-range Delfina, three Whole Foods Market—Wal-Mart Supercenters, four Target Superstores, and one regional chain, Five Warehouse outlets—three Costco and two Sam’s, low-end channels like drug stores and gas stations (COMPETITORS) • Unite States’ consumer price index is flat—customer are not loyal, they have become savvy customers who shop at different stores for a best deal, Warehouse has attract consumer bulk buying shoppers, the growth of private label foods, American consumers has become health conscious—benefiting whole food stores, Trader Joe and others like Reed, • The perceive customer believe that Reed’s products are expensive—and price is indeed higher, main problem pg 6 • Dollar special campaign might tarnish the image of Reed because it is too close to dollar store offerings...
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...Main players • Meredith Collins, VP of Marketing for Reed Supermarket • Dollar stores are increasing competitorThe Dollar General (DG), , Family dollar, Aldi poses threat due to its remarkable low price, • Jack Morrissey, CEO of Reed Supermarket • Other supermarkets like Wal-Mart, Costco • Higher-end customers • Food manufacturers—aldi, trader joe’s, sell mostly private label merchandise Limited selection stores a) The main problem or two key problems. • Declining shares in the past in the Columbus, Ohio market—the fight for market share is very intense due to large supermarkets, small regional chains, independents that include lower priced TopVal, mid-range Galaxy (owned by Supervalu), and top-range Delfina, three Whole Foods Market—Wal-Mart Supercenters, four Target Superstores, and one regional chain, Five Warehouse outlets—three Costco and two Sam’s, low-end channels like drug stores and gas stations (COMPETITORS) • Unite States’ consumer price index is flat—customer are not loyal, they have become savvy customers who shop at different stores for a best deal, Warehouse has attract consumer bulk buying shoppers, the growth of private label foods, American consumers has become health conscious—benefiting whole food stores, Trader Joe and others like Reed, • The perceive customer believe that Reed’s products are expensive—and price is indeed higher, main problem pg 6 • Dollar special campaign might tarnish the image of Reed because it is too close to dollar...
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