...had to stop. My breath became short, my heart pounded and my legs gave way. A shower of bombs hit the side of my house. The force of the blast threw me to the ground! There are streets being bombed right this minute; I’m scared. Mama and Papa told me that everything is going to be ok, but I’m still scared. They said that I have to be evacuated out of London soon; I have to go somewhere far away. I will miss them dearly and I’m sure they will miss me too. I’m only 13 but my mama can’t come with me, she said that Churchill our prime minister made up the rules. I have mixed thoughts about being evacuated; I am worried about the type of people I am going to stay with and whether they will care for me or not, however, I love the countryside as it is very peaceful and quiet unlike the streets of London!! I’m going to bed now, speak soon. Mary. Dear diary, November 1, 1940 From late last night until early this morning, I witnessed some indescribable events. Armed soldiers and police paraded the streets looking for Jews. Jews were taken from their houses and other peoples attics where they hid. All I could hear throughout the night were gunshots. Between 200-300 Jews have been killed already. If they weren’t killed, they were taken away as prisoners. Mama told me that they were being taken to concentration camps where they would work themselves to death. It was definitely not tranquil! The sky is always filled with thick black smoke and there is a stench of dead rotting bodies. I...
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...HMV Group plc Annual report and accounts 2010 Contents Overview 1 2 4 6 8 Introduction Strategic progress and future focus Market overview Chairman’s statement Business review The basics Inspirational brands HMV and Waterstone’s are renowned for their specialist appeal, offering the widest ranges of entertainment and books in their markets. Our stores and the people who work in them strive to be always passionate and inspirational about the products we sell, and provide great service and value for money to ensure that our customers get closer to the entertainment they love, or feel every word between the covers of a good book. We attract the most enthusiastic customers in our markets, with over 4 million loyalty card holders across both brands. Business and financial review: 18 Financial review Governance 24 Board of Directors 26 Corporate governance 30 Directors’ remuneration report 40 Corporate responsibility 46 Directors’ report 51 Independent auditor’s report to the members of HMV Group plc Financial statements 52 Consolidated income statement 54 Statements of comprehensive income 55 Balance sheets 57 Statements of changes in equity 59 Cash flow statements 60 Notes to the financial statements 103 Group financial record HMV In-store Online & digital Live HMV is evolving rapidly as an entertainment brand. Our market-leading retail businesses operate through 417 stores in the UK, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore and transactional local territory websites...
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...Entry 1: Dear Diary, I am just now leaving The United States of America and on the plane right now as I’m writing this. Mama, Walter, Ruth, and Travis all dropped me off at the airport to say goodbye. It was really hard because I know I will not see them for a while, but they know what’s best for me. I know Mama wanted me to be with George, but he truly just wasn’t for me. He wanted me to be someone who I was not. He tried to push me away from who I am. I am Beneatha and proud of myself and family and since he couldn’t respect that I had to let him go. I hope Mama will understand why I did such a thing. She will never know how much I love her. As I am looking out of this window at the little specks of houses diapering I am thinking about what my future holds. I wonder if I have made the right decision, but I can only hope so. Joseph has changed my view of life. He has changed me for the better. I have always wanted to help others after I had watched the little boy in my neighborhood cut his head open. I know I am not the greatest follower of god, but I think this might be his plan for me. To look after the sick and diseased. I am delighted I have met Asagai. It’s almost like he is my other half because when I am with him I feel so alive and free. He makes me feel wanted and loved. He may not be the rich like George, but I love him just as much, if not more. Looking out into the clouds I see a happy future. Saving lives, curing patients, and caring for all who have been hurt...
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...There is an obvious sign of new entrants into the South African fast food market. Burger King opened doors in South Africa in 2013. Domino’s Pizza came along in 2014. Pizza Hut came shortly after. Starbucks now has a local presence, Krispy Kreme doughnuts stores are popping up all around the country, local chain Roco Mamas has opened 16 stores in the past year, and Dunkin Donuts has recently announced an aggressive entrance into the South African market. KFC For example KFC has introduced its Ka-Ching menu which offers food for under R10.00, R15.00 or R20.00, making the product more affordable and available to a wider range of consumers. Yum! Brands Inc maintained the leading position in fast food industry in 2015, with a 23% value share. The company’s value share is driven by its KFC brand and the popularity of chicken fast food in South Africa. KFC has the strongest heritage in South Africa’s fast food market. When it comes to fast food KFC is by some margin the most prolific brand in the country, with 771 stores spread country wide. SWOT analysis on KFC...
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