...Genetically engineered animals, especially mice, are helpful to pharmaceuticals because they aid in the discovery and development of drugs (Ormandy, Dale, and Griffin). Mice are also assessed on the risk of drugs, which include, “immunotoxicity, genotoxicity, and carcinogenicity, and in understanding toxicity related drug metabolizing enzyme systems” (Ormandy, Dale, and Griffin). Essentially, GM animals are tested to ensure your safety. Not only that, but they aid in xenotransplantation. Xenotransplantation is when GM animals provide tissues, cells, or organs to humans in need (Straughan 5). When the animals are genetically modified, they possess genes that can code for proteins similar to that of humans (Straughan 5). Therefore, GM animals risk their own lives for transplant, and in doing so, they assist humans lacking certain...
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...Abstracts: Tourism Development Journal, Vol. 8. Issue 1, September 2010 Status of MICE Venues and Services in National Capital Region – A Study of Service Providers Opinion Manjual Chaudhary and Surjeet Kumar Abstract Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Exhibitions (MICE) is a niche business for the specialized clientele and services it offers. Globally it is growing at fast rate and India too is following at 15% to 20 % annual growth. Promotion of a destination; a city, hotel or resort as a MICE venue requires infrastructural facilities backed by support services. Infrastructural facilities involve connectivity, water supply, power, telecommunications etc. at macro level and at micro level facilities such as technical services, display, manpower, computer & audiovisual etc . The facilities at the macro level are provided by the government, when it identifies a city as MICE destination. Government of India (2007) plans to develop golden triangle cities of Delhi, Agra & Jaipur as MICE destinations. Further micro level facilities are created by hotels, travel agents, airlines, event management companies, convention centres, transport companies etc. This paper attempts to assess MICE venues and services of NCR region through a survey of hotels, travel agents, event management companies, conference venues and airlines as these are the prime players in the organization of MICE events. Key Words: Business Tourism, MICE, Event Management. ---------------------------------- Congress Tourism in...
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...HILTON WORLDWIDE Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) is a leading global hospitality company which was established in the year 1919 by its founder Conrad Hilton. Since then the company has expanded geographically, produced original hotel and travel concepts, and developed innovative technologies to enhance the guest experience. Their 93-year history as pioneers in the industry makes them the number one venue for travelers, developers, partners, and team members alike. The company was until recently known as Hilton Hotels Corporation. The new Hilton Worldwide is now owned by the private equity firm "The Blackstone Group". The name Hilton Worldwide signifies the company’s global breadth and reach. Hilton Worldwide retains a chain of hotels from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended stay suites and mid-priced hotels. This means that Hilton Worldwide is mainly focused on the lodging sector. One of the world's largest hoteliers is operated by Hilton. This includes a lodging empire of over 3,900 hotels and resorts in almost 91 countries. The company provides services that include lodging rooms, health and fitness facilities, and meeting facilities, dining options, swimming pools, exercise facilities, laundry facilities and spa treatments. Hilton operates and maintains a trusted portfolio of brands such as, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Homewood Suites etc. Additionally, the company also operates...
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...300561197Kudrot-E Elahi- 300473523 | | Due Date: September 28th 2011 Revised Due Date: October 3rd 2011 BUSN226 - Marking Rubric – Assignment #1 Your name: ___________________________________________________ Rubric attached to front of assignment | /1 | Cover page and page numbering | /4 | Introduction | /5 | Four summaries (if article not different from other group members, summary will not be marked) | /20 | MLA reference provided at end of each summary | /8 | Integrated RefWorks bibliography | /8 | Original articles attached (each article must be different from other group members, otherwise, it will NOT be marked) | /4 | Late? | | Total out of 50 | /50 | Introduction The industry that my group is working on is the cleaning products industry. In specific I am talking about Colgate-Palmolive which is a globally diverse corporation that is involved in many different aspects of business including a personal care division, an oral care division and a home care division. I will be analyzing a product that is included under the home care division, Ajax, a multi-purpose cleaner used in many different cleaning processes both residential and industrial. The main competitor to Ajax is a product called comet that is very similar to Ajax in that it is available in many different forms and scents and the company that produces it is called prestige Brands and they purchased the product in 2005 from the main competitor of Colgate-Palmolive, Proctor and gamble...
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...TITLE: ANTIBIOTICS : ARE THEY REALLY MAGIC BULLETS? The human body is exposed to substances that have the potential to cause harm on a daily basis. The body protects itself against these substances in several ways. Our natural defences give the body an opportunity to fight off invading microbes that may cause disease. The first line of defence is non-specific and aims to stop microbes from entering the body. The skin and mucous membranes act as a physical barrier preventing penetration by more harmful microbes which could lead to infection (1). The normal body flora on the surfaces of the body, reduce the area available for pathogens to attach to, as well as acting as a competitor for suitable nutrients. The body also produces several antimicrobial substances that kill or break down bacteria. A specific example of a physical barrier is when the blood produces a clot to seal the wound to prevent microbes from entering when the skin has been cut. The second line of defence is also non-specific and involves the process of phagocytosis. A type of white blood cell, called phagocytes, send out pseudopodia to attack the pathogens. Digestive enzymes are then released which break down the harmful microbes (1). Conversely, specific immunity is when resistance is given to a particular foreign agent such as a virus or bacteria, known as antigens. These antigens work to attack the pathogen by causing specific cells to replicate and produce proteins to provide protection...
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...Macau destination report 1. Introduction Macau is a developed traditional holiday destination, a legitimacy gambling tourism destination. It is a special Administrative Region of China, and located on the Southeast coast of China to the western bank of the Pearl River Delta. The area of 27.5 sq. km, population in Macau about 95% are Chinese, the remaining 5% includes Portuguese, Europeans and other regions. Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages, Cantonese being most widely spoken. The official languages are used in government departments in all official documents and communications. English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce. Base on the destination life cycle, Macau is between Maturity and Saturation stage. Macau is well developed, visitors are still willing visit Macau, some are visit Macau frequently. However, some demand is decreased, like hotel, it is starting saturation. Ranking According to UNWTO, Macau ranks the 20th position in terms of the World’s international tourist arrivals and ranks the 5th position in Asia and the Pacific region in 2010. Also, in terms of international tourism receipt, Macau ranks the 11th position among other destinations in the world and ranks the 3rd position in Asia and the Pacific Region in 2009. 2. Comprehensive Inventory and Audit 2.1 The profile of visit and visitors Till to June 2015, the overnight visitors in Macau is around 1,000,000; the main visitors are from Mainland China, over 700,000 (63.8%)...
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...TITLE: ANTIBIOTICS : ARE THEY REALLY MAGIC BULLETS? The human body is exposed to substances that have the potential to cause harm on a daily basis. The body protects itself against these substances in several ways. Our natural defences give the body an opportunity to fight off invading microbes that may cause disease. The first line of defence is non-specific and aims to stop microbes from entering the body. The skin and mucous membranes act as a physical barrier preventing penetration by more harmful microbes which could lead to infection (1). The normal body flora on the surfaces of the body, reduce the area available for pathogens to attach to, as well as acting as a competitor for suitable nutrients. The body also produces several antimicrobial substances that kill or break down bacteria. A specific example of a physical barrier is when the blood produces a clot to seal the wound to prevent microbes from entering when the skin has been cut. The second line of defence is also non-specific and involves the process of phagocytosis. A type of white blood cell, called phagocytes, send out pseudopodia to attack the pathogens. Digestive enzymes are then released which break down the harmful microbes (1). Conversely, specific immunity is when resistance is given to a particular foreign agent such as a virus or bacteria, known as antigens. These antigens work to attack the pathogen by causing specific cells to replicate and produce proteins to provide protection...
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...Week 3 Assignment 1 Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies Apple Incorporation BUS 508 Name Date Instructor Apple Incorporation Apple Inc. is a corporation based in Cupertino, California (USA). The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronic products such as laptops and desktops, mice and iPhone. It also develops computer software, most popular of which is Mac OS X. Its major products include the Mac computers that it has been developing since 1984. Also included in the list are some of the world’s renowned products: iPhone and iPod, as well as the iPad. The company was initially found by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976. Their purpose was to develop and sell computers that were more personal and easy to use than the current systems at that time, which were very complex and required knowledge of a programming language to operate. In 1977, the company incorporates as Apple Computer, Inc. and itself to Apple Inc. in 2007. This change reflected upon the fact that Apple now focused on consumer products rather than computers. (Jason D. O'Grady (2009) “Apple Inc.”) Apple has developed an extensive Supplier Responsibility in which it assess the impacts of its operations and policies to the environment it operates in, including its employees and customers along with the physical and built environment. Apple has made its responsibility to ensure that...
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...Executive Summary Las Vegas Sands Corporation (“LVS”) is arguably the world’s premier casino resort operator. With its operations in Las Vegas, Macau, Pennsylvania, and its new development in Singapore and Europe LVS, is now well-positioned to capture a large slice of what is becoming an increasingly huge pie. They are the biggest company in its industry with a USD market cap of 35.1 billion as of 2011. The casino operator has been a pioneer in opening new markets in Asia, and will continue to aggressively focus on a variety of other development opportunities where it’s needed. However, LVS has faced significant financial challenges since the economic recession began in the fourth quarter of 2008. Among the significant ones is its large amount of long term debt currently at 9.58 billion. Las Vegas Sands Corporation has strategically sold some of their “non-core” assets such as the Venetian retail mall, and its Shoppes at the Palazzo in order to remain compliance with its credit covenants. With this said, there are now in the position to return to profitable operations with its Asian pipeline and its new development project in Europe with the assumption that upon completing these projects it will generate enough revenue to get rid of all their debts. In addition, to their debt issues are the ongoing lawsuits that have brought a threat from government officials questioning how the company conducts its domestic and foreign operations. This is an issue of growing importance especially...
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...Strategic management of Microsoft short study of microsoft Strategic management of Microsoft short study of microsoft Contents Introduction to Microsoft 2 Analysis of VISION, Mission and Core Values 4 Vision STATEMENT: 4 Core Values 4 mission statement 5 Industry Structure (Five Forces Analysis) 5 Industry rivalry: (HIGH) 5 Threat of New Entrants: LOW 6 Threat of Substitutes: LOW 7 Bargaining Power of Suppliers: LOW 7 Bargaining Power of Buyers: LOW 7 Competitive profile matrix 8 CONCLUSION: 10 Introduction to Microsoft Microsoft Corporation is a software company which is located in Redmond, Washington DC. Microsoft's most prominent product, the Windows operating system, is the single most popular operating system being used for home desktop , laptops and handheld devices use. Its other desktop products, namely * Microsoft Office, * Internet Explorer, * Security essentials * Windows Media Player These product come either pre-installed with the Windows operating system, or are often sold together with Windows as preinstalled software on new computer systems. Additionally, the company manufactures and sells computer hardware such as keyboards and mice. Microsoft owns or possesses interest in several content-distribution channels such as MSNBC, the MSN Internet portal, and the Microsoft Encarta electronic encyclopedia. The Microsoft Windows operating system started life as an optional addition to the MS-DOS operating system...
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...Linda Covarrubias Elaina Westegaard ENG-123-X1530 17 November 2015 How Are GMOs Affecting the Environment and Our Health? Food has been one of the basic needs since the birth of a person. History shows that the production of food only consisted of hunting, harvesting, and farming. During these times, it usually took a long time before these foods arrived at the dining tables of families. However, today, technology has allowed the mass production of food. Unfortunately, the market has taken advantage of technology, not letting us know how food is made, leading to the birth of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). GMOs are widely used in most foods today. Though most people are unaware of this, GMOs even exist in some of their favorite food products. Many reports tell that diseases, such as E-Coli and Salmonella, have been caught from GM-foods. Furthermore, researchers and doctors believe that GMOs carry a huge risk; although, some scientists claim that GMOs are completely safe for human consumption. GMOs should be banned because they have a negative impact on human health, and potential risks on the environment. Although GMOs were only introduced in 1996, the side effects can already be seen: there have been increased allergic reactions, antibiotic resistant bacteria and other toxic hazards. While these side effects of GMOs may seem minuscule in the grand scheme of things, the lasting effects can be much more drastic. More and more children are having life-threatening allergies...
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...| Unit 1: Hospitality Environment | Feasibility Study (Mercure Resort Sanur) | Gino Severien (236594) | Joshua Ega Yus Pratama (286486) | Year 2 Module 2PBL Group 1HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENT | Assessor: Mark de Jong This is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT Academic Year 2013-2014 Declaration Form Hereby we declare that: 1. This work is composed by us. 2. This work has not been used in any way before. 3. The work of which this is a record is done wholly by us. 4. All verbatim extracts have been distinguished by quotation marks and the resources of our information have been specifically acknowledged. Friday, 17 January 2014 _____________________ Gino Severien _____________________ Joshua Ega Yus Pratama Table of Contents Declaration Form ii Executive Summary iv Preface v Introduction vi The Environment 1 Political 1 Economic 1 Social 1 Technological 1 Legal 2 Environmental 2 Competitor Analysis 2 Internal Analysis 4 TOWS 5 Choice 6 Implementation 7 Business Case 8 Scorecard or Dashboard 9 Bibliography 10 Appendices A Appendix 1: Overview of Mercure Resort Sanur’s Competitors A Appendix 2: Daily Revenue Report of Mercure Resort Sanur on 26 November 2013 B Appendix 3: NPV Calculation C Appendix 4: Co-operation Contract D Appendix 5: Assessment Sheet E Executive Summary A report titled Feasibility Study (Mercure...
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...National tourism organization India Table of contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Vision 3 3. Mission 3 4. Discussion 3 4.1. External factors affecting Indian Tourism industry 3 4.2. Students and teachers of hospitality and tourism institutes 4 4.3. Other Central Ministries/ Departments 5 5. Control, interdependence and inseparability 5 6. Challenges 6 7. Implementation Plan 9 8. Potential strategies 9 9. Recommendation 9 References 11 1. Introduction The NTO (national tourist organization) is the body mainly in charge to form and implement the national tourist policy in India. It is also in charge for controlling, directing and promoting the tourism industry. Every country which is engaged indirectly in tourism possesses a program. The NTO might be a full-fledged ministry or a directorate general etc. (Ray, 2008). 2. Vision For achieving a higher quality of life for Indian People through tourism’s promotion and development, which might offer a unique possibility for cultural enrichment, mental rejuvenation, physical invigoration etc. (Khare, 2010). 3. Mission To build India as one of the most preferred destinations of the tourist as well as to enhance Foreign Tourist Arrivals’ number to 8 million. To encourage more energetically country’s domestic tourism along with increasing Domestic Tourist Visits’ number to 800 million by the year 2015 To decrease considerably the space in skilled manpower’s availability in the hospitality...
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...Genetically Modified Crops- A Sociological Study Group project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Course Introduction to Sociology and Social Anthropology Course Code DC01 BA Social Sciences Submitted by Aashna Singh (100115) Priyanshu Barodia (100301) Abhishek Kumar (100564) Rupam (100568) Aila Bandagi (100277) Sashwatha Sridhar (100288) Kiran Johnson (100019) Souparna .V (100090) Minakshi Patel (100362) Vibhor Choudhary (100485) Tata Institute of Social Sciences Hyderabad 2012-13 CONTENTS * Introduction ……4 * GM Crops-What, How and Why? ……5 * Technology Used ……7 a. BT Technology b. Recombinant DNA technology c. Terminator Gene Technology * Health Impacts- ……9 a. Deaths and Near Deaths b. Viral and Bacterial Illness c. Cancer and Degenerative Diseases d. Antibiotic Threats...
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...they operate all around the world and deliver some good quality FMCG, but at the ethical level they don’t really score very well, they have a long history in boycotting from their origin which is Switzerland going to the UK and USA. Their more significant problem comes from their baby milk formula that for many human rights activist was the reason for the death of many kids around world. Nestlé’s story don’t stop here, they are also accused of child labour in Brazil and manipulating farmers, where they were trying to look ethical through helping them when their real intention was actually to regulate the market prices. Aside of the human level, Nestle is also criticised for testing their products on animals like coffee carcinogenicity on mice. But with all this problems, the image is not completely bad for the company as they are trying to act ethical at some levels, such as water, where with the help of some international organisations, they are raising awareness about the important of water and how it can become a major problem in the future if it’s not treated seriously soon. Therefore,...
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