this is a 10-page fieldwork-based study of a group or cultural phenomenon in which you act as a participant observer of the group.

For example, past projects have included studies of sorority life at Woodbury, studio culture on campus (architecture or fashion design, e.g.), the life of local homeless people, Armenian weddings, fieldwork about where students work, such as Home Depot, and so on. The topic just needs to be one where you can observe and talk to people in the ethnographic tradition to paint a picture of their life as it is lived.


the topic you are to write about is about THE UNDERGROUND RAVE SCENE that has been growing in southern california.

Directly from instructions: "The focus of this unit is production of a term paper that describes the development of a western state (or region within a state), relates it to development in other states, and compares it to the traditional idea of American Frontier development as explained by Frederick Jackson Turner. The theme of the paper, in other words, is the relationship between traditional ideas of western development and the actual process of development in one political and/or economic community in the west. You will necessarily have to read Turner''s key paper, for our purposes, "The Significanceof the American Frontier in American History." You should approach Turner with the idea of coming away with a coherent explanation of his idea of frontier development that you can support with quotes from the paper. That is exactly what you will be expected to do, TWICE.....If you were to write about California or some part of California, for example, you would have to begin with the initial colonization, which for southern california began in 1769. You should continue your story up to the early years of the twentieth century. But keep your main focus on what seem to you to be the most significant points and periods, and deal with the rest as context. The paper must be at least 3000 words long and must be submitted as hard copy with photocopies of page cited in your notes.....You must include with your paper copies of all the pages from your sources that are cited in your source notes, including related endnotes. You may use ONLY primary and scholarly sources for this paper.
There are faxes for this order.

Here is the assignment:

Why are northern and southern California so different? Analyze some of the major differences between these two places and describe what makes each place unique. Describe some of the similarities and differences of the landscape of northern California and southern California coastlines. Describe current pressures on the different areas and how you see the future of each place.

-----If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me.---

My name is Yoonki Chang.

I am an international student.

I would like to get back this paper at 5:00 pm 7/24/2008.

The essay should be about 3 pages in length (800-900).

Here is the direction for this essay.

This is Microeconomics class essay.

Topic is the following sentences.

Consider recent changes in the market for owner occupied homes in Southern California as a result of changes in supply and demand. Describe some things that would cause the demand for homes to shift, or the supply to shift. What types of shifts would be consistent with the recent fall in average home prices? Do you think demand or supply shifts have been greater in size (think of how each shift will affect the quantity bought and sold). How might expectations of future home prices shift either demand or supply?

Topic for essay is above sentences.

You should include all of this sentences for five-paragraph essay.


Professor requires five-paragraph essay which includes Introductory Paragraph, First Body Paragraph, Second Body Paragraph, Third Body Paragraph and Concluding Paragraph.

You can check the following website:

An example of the five paragraph essay: http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/English/essay/

http://www.csupomona.edu/~uwc/student/Journey5cp.shtml


Also, you should consider that "I am international student."
Please don't use difficult words and grammar. Please, send me the paper as soon as possible because it is due 7/24/2008 at 7:00pm. Please, think about written conventions (grammar, spelling, punctuation, apitalization),
word choice (efficiency, clarity, and variety of words),
sentence fluency (correction of awkward phrases, run-on sentences), overall organization (paragraph and essay structure).


p.s : Please don't use difficult words and grammar.
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I need a paper that addresses the potential dangers for animal species in the mountains of Southern California, specifically the San Gabriel range. This should address mammels, reptiles, amphibians and birds. The emphasis of the paper is not necessarily on the impact of encroaching civilization but rather what species are endangered and why and what is being done to correct and protect. It can include the impact of recent wildfires. This research paper is for a field biology class. The sources must be both primary and secondary and cited within the paper.

Cover Page

Table of Contents

Proposal (2-3 pages) 75 points:

1. Subject of Course Project
2. Business problem statement
3. General benefits it will provide the organization
4. High level approach(es)
5. Audience

Milestone 1 (minimum of 3 pages) 75 points:

1. Brief Company background
2. Discussion of business issues
3. Benefits of solving the problem
4. Business/technical approach
5. High level solution.

Milestone 2 (minimum of 3 additional pages) 75 points:

1. Technology or business practices used to augment the solution in milestone 1.
2. Value of the approach
3. Business process changes

Milestone 3 (minimum of 3 additional pages) 75 points:

1. Technology or business practices in addition to those described in milestone 2.
2. Conclusions and overall recommendations
3. High-level implementation plan
4. Summary of project

References

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HERE IS MY PAPER, THAT YOU CAN USE AS AN EXAMPLE

Connie J. Thomas

Byrd Limousine Data
Update Proposal


Bryd
Managerial Applications of Information Technology IS535ON

Professor: Brooke Estabrook-Fishinghawk

May 17, 2012



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Byrd Limousine Data Update Proposal

Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Problem 3
Benefits To The Organization 4
Milestone 1 4
References 7

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BRYD LIMOUISINE DATA UPDATE PROPOSAL
Introduction
The Byrd Limousine is a business that provides limousine service in Southern California for 21 years. The Byrd Limousine business is owned and operated by Shelonda Byrd Hale. The Byrd Limousine business has seven limousine drivers, five males and two females. The company caters to people who want a limousine and driver so they can arrive in style at major events. The market that provides limousine service is very competitive one and it continues to change when there are newer models of limousines that come into the market. Byrd Limousine does business by manually processing data. My proposal of Transaction Processing System will allow Byrd Limousine to keep track of the daily elementary activities.
Problem
The current manual system is inadequate at the Byrd Limousine Company because people are slow, it?s time-consuming and completely inefficient. The processing of data manually could lead to human errors that will cut into the profits of the business. Which is why there is a need for extensive quality at Bryd Limousine? The Transaction Processing System offers the followings it?s less time consuming, accuracy and provides data that will keep up with the other limousine competitors in this field (Bryd Limousine).
Problem
? Slow manually
? Time Consuming
? Inefficient
? Human Errors
Benefits To The Organization
The proposed transaction processing system will be used to keep track of the transactions at Bryd Limousine such as sales, receipts, cash deposits, payroll, and credit transactions. The new system will improve the functionality of the business. The new system will improve relationships between the business and its customers. This transaction processing system will reduce errors and generate the functions automatically rather than manually.
Benefits
? Reduce errors
? Improves relations business and customers
? Generate functions automatically
? Keeps up with Demands of Industry
? More competitive

The information systems will automate many steps in the business processes that were formerly performed manually. I?m proposing to the Bryd Limousine Business that the transition to the Transaction Processing will change the flow of information making it possible for the Byrd Limousine Business to keep up with the demands of the industry and be more competitive in this field. This processing system will simultaneously eliminate delays in decisions to grow the business and change the way the business operates (Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. 2012).

Milestone 1
Bryd Limousine manual way of running the business will be solved and improved by putting in the transaction processing system and reduce the costs related to this new system. By putting in this new technology it will help the financial management aspects of the company and the strategic planning performance that will help the profit margin.
Company Background
Bryd Limousine is a small limousine company that is headquartered in the United States. Bryd Limousine was first started by the mother Mrs. Bryd and her daughter because they seen the need to provide quality low priced limousine service in Southern California. The company has nine employees. According to the Bryd Limousine Company website the business is offering great prices and great customer service. Byrd Limousine competitive rates encourage people to come back in repeat service. Byrd Limousine offers additional service for their corporate accounts.
The Transaction Processing System will reduce costs by reducing the manual time of the work. Limousines orders placed will be initially larger and replenishment will occur as levels increase. Predictions can be made, and orders can now be placed on the basis of real-time data, improving the accuracy of both, and are less likely to be left with stock they can't use. The trends realized by the new system may also be helpful in designing pricing structures, thus maximizing profits.
Transaction Processing System will improve customer service and quickly provide customers with up to date information. The customers will be rewarded for loyalty, tracked through the loyal repeat service database. The new system will improve relationships and allow access to some of the data gathered will predict trends more accurately in the wider industry context. The customers will now receive quick accurate information electronically, and so time is saved answering phone calls. Errors will also be reduced, since identical invoices can be generated automatically. The functionality that will be introduced during this project is only a small proportion of the functionality of the Transaction Processing System system, and so there is much scope for the development of further uses, for example an online catalogue that would be added to the website. The Transaction Processing System provides huge time-savings for the business. The number of manual stock tasks will be reduced which would save valuable time. The Transaction Processing System offers a wide selection of features to improve control and save time spent on inventory, purchasing and accounting.
In conclusion the transaction processing system is protected with software that restricts hackers and pilferers from gaining access. This system is able to do disaster recovery in case files do get lost, stolen or hacked. The system cannot be accessed other than the person who is authorized to do so and have the skill to operate its functions. Customers must know that a company can handle and supply the things they need and want, can deliver on time. One reliable way to keep a company?s eligibility in providing such needs and demands of customers is by using a good transaction processing system (Transaction Processing System).


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References

Byrd Limousine (2012), Website: Retrieved May 4, 2012
http://www.byrdlimo.com/Home_Page.html
Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. (2012) Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm 12th Edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Transaction Processing Website, Retrieved May 10, 2012
http://www.transactionprocessingsystem.org/




Choose a base idea that is expanded through a series of three milestones throughout the course.
These can be completely oriented toward business or could also be topics that reinforce the idea that we live in a technological world 24 hours a day. Mobile devices, social networking, cloud computing, and digital media are examples of this fact.
The Week 1 threaded discussion will help identify and choose appropriate instructor approved topics.
The graded proposal is submitted formally in Week 2.
Course Project Milestones 1, 2, and 3 are submitted in weeks 3, 5, and 7. The format for the course project is posted in DocSharing. This will be a single document that you continue to add content to (i.e. week 2 you will complete the proposal and add any references used on the reference page; week 3, add content to the original documet for Milestone 1, etc.)


Milestones

Week 1: Discussion and agreement on the Course Project (not graded, but required)
Week 2: Submission of the Course Project Proposal (graded)
Week 3: Course Project ? Milestone 1
Week 5: Course Project ? Milestone 2
Week 7: Course Project ? Milestone 3 ? Project Complete

Current and future trends in Southern California relating to the Home Security industry. In addition, how does socialogial factors (cultural, political, economic, and labor) effect the Home Security businesses.

I can send the documents (the class writing prompt and my own documents) separately if it's easier to read that way. But, here's what I need my paper to go by and the guidelines I've put.

Research paper prompt:

The GOAL is to learn about natural social groups. The paper requires you to study a social group in its natural state and natural setting; ethnography seeks to describe the culture in its own terms. Report should consist of a detailed description of the groups culture, values, beliefs, norms etc., based primarily on observations and interviews. You should be able to write interesting accounts of what was learned in the field. Provide some analysis using themes and sub-themes. Be sure to include a conclusion that wraps everything up.

Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion Sections
Structure of the research document (Page length requirement 15 pages or 4000 words)
Cover Page (does not count as part of the 15 pages)
Abstract (should be its own page or can be included with introduction in italics)
Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
Results/Findings
Discussion/Conclusions
References (does not count as part of the 15 pages)
Appendix (does not count as part of the 15 pages)

Abstract (250 words or less) summary of the papers contents
The abstract should describe all of the following:
The problem under investigation;
State your thesis
The participants or subjects, specifying important characteristics, such as number, type, age and sex
The method (data-gathering procedures and interview/questionnaire)
The findings
The conclusions and the implications

Introduction (1-2 pages) establish the problem
The purpose of constructing the introduction is to explain the design of your study.
Present the point of the study. Why did you choose this particular group? What will it help you find out? Why do you think this group is important?
State your thesis and how it relates to the problem (your primary question). A thesis is an assertion about the topic that advances a conclusion about a topic. Your goal is to try and prove and defend your thesis in the paper. The field research/observation youve gathered will allow you to prove/disprove the validity of your thesis.
Indicate social science paradigm that frames your study
Provide the theoretical implications of the study
Explain the manner in which this study relates to previously published work (refer back to what I requested in assignment #4 See Build a logical framework for your research). Make connections and describe differences between previous research and your work.
Must have five (5) scholarly sources in literature review
Describe research strategy very briefly

Method (3-5 pages)
In the methods section describe what you did and how the study was conducted:
Describe the group/subjects who participated.
Describe the research instrument used and how you used it.
Summarize the process from start to finish.

Results present the evidence
Report your finding in the results section:
Summarize the data you collected (by themes and/or by research question)
Summarize the observations collected
Expect to see at least one table and/or figure (should not take up more than one page if using two or more tables or figures). All other visuals should be placed in the Appendix.
Report all findings, including those that support and/or conflict with your thesis.

Discussion/Conclusion arrive at answers, judgments, proposals, and closure
This section explains the implication of your research: (What is indicated and/or suggested without being explicitly stated in the data)
Open with clear statement of support or nonsupport. Restate your Thesis.
Examine, interpret and quality the results. Evaluate the data and its relevance to the hypothesis.
Expect you to categorize/classify your data, compare, and analyze.
Emphasize theoretical consequences of the results and the validity of your conclusion(s).
Discuss similarities and differences between your results and others work.
Reach a decision or judgment. Answer your primary question and secondary questions.
Interpret the findings. Make inferences from the results.
Address alternative explanations of the results
Discuss the implications of the findings. What do you propose for the future?
Discuss/acknowledge any limitations.
Bring the paper to a close with a commentary. Must address 1) Problem Choice AND either 2) Level of Analysis or 3) Application and Synthesis (See page 26/27 in APA manual under discussion)

SHORT PROPOSAL






1. Specific Topic

- Guiding question:

What are the social mechanism between patients and therapists at the AAA Acupuncture Clinic and how that may help to explain the phenomenon of acupuncture's (and perhaps other alternative medicine) popularity in Southern California?

- Sub-questions:



1.Why do people come in to the clinic in the first place? How did they get here? (Doctor recommendation, ads, etc.) Why are they interested in acupuncture to treat their ailments? What attracted them to acupuncture?



2. Do the patients normally visit "regular" doctors? Or, do they usually get acupuncture treatments? Or, in what situations do they visit "regular" doctors as opposed to acupuncture doctors? What are the medical differences in treatments? Are there social differences in treatment? (i.e. How much face interaction time is spent? How much time they get to talk to the doctor about their problem?)



3. What are the backgrounds of the patients? (Socio-economic, age, ethnicity, etc.)



4. What is the difference between the different groups of patients? (Categorized by frequency)



5. How much do the acupuncture doctor and the massage therapist know about the patient? (Occupation, family, personal life, feelings about certain things, etc.)



6. What do the long-term patients know about the doctor's personal and family life?



7. Ask both therapists and patients: "Why do you think acupuncture is gaining popularity in Southern California?"



2. Paper's purpose

- My paper will describe what acupuncture is but more importantly, the main purpose will be to analyze the social interaction/ structure between acupuncture doctors and their patients. Perhaps, that will explain, or make some contribution to the explanation of, the rising popularity of acupuncture in Southern California.



3. Intended Audience

- This research is aim towards the general public.



4. Writer's Voice

- My stance will be will be at first an informer, to tell people what acupuncture is- the history, cultural influences in California, the "science" behind acupuncture (literature review), Then my stance will shift to that of an analyst as I observe the social interactions between people during my field study in the actual environment. Perhaps (I'm not planning on it yet), my voice may conclude as that of an advocate when I discover further the interaction and support in the structure of acupuncture therapy ( however, I plan on keeping my voice more neutral).



5. A Preliminary Thesis

- The social mechanism between the therapists and patients builds a social support group that could be observed as the major difference between the alternative medicine route and the tradition one, giving rise to the popularity of alternative medicine such as acupuncture.



6. Methods

-Naturalistic Observation: I plan to be in the natural setting for at least 2 times a week. I plan to observe in 2 different settings: a weekday and Saturday. There are fewer patients on weekdays (usually, half the amount of patients that come in on Saturday); and due to more free time, I will most likely see more interactions between the therapists and perhaps prolong interaction with the patients. Saturday is always the busiest day, and I hope to observe the difference in multiple interactions in a more varied patient pool.

- Interviews: I am going to ask questions from as may people as I can related to my topic to get a deeper understanding. Of course, I will be interviewing the therapists at the clinic along with any patients who are willing to answer my questions.



DRAFT LITERATURE REVIEW:
First, I want to explore the history and practice of acupuncture; second, I wish to find sources that explain why is acupuncture, along with the other alternative medicine and holistic practices, a growing trend? I want the literature review to lay the foundation of building blocks to my paradigms: 1. macrotherory and microtheory and 2. symbolic interactionism.

Paul J. Rosch and Helen M. Kearney presented a comprehensive overview of the growing trend of holistic medicine in relation to the state of conventional medical technology. Their analysis focused on the field of American medicine, which seemed to be the most appropriate site for observing the development and use of medical technology in conjunction with the growing interest in natural, holistic approaches to health enhancement. Rosch and Kearney describe this interaction between technology and holistic health as a "modern dialect" that has generated important qualitative discussions concerning the nature of health care. Rosch and Kearney's examination of this issue also touches on what they call a "search for a new paradigm" where both the holistic movement and the movement for medical technology could come to a point of "workable equilibrium."

Rosch and Kearney begin their analysis with an overview of how people think about conventional medicine and alternative care, respectively. The authors assert that American physicians are witnessing rapid changes in the delivery of conventional medicine. Some of these rapid changes are ultimately resulting in the depersonalization of the patient by means of decreased time for patient care, computerization of medicine, etc. At the opposite end of the playing field we see the state of the holistic health movement, where the patient population is becoming increasingly well-informed about their own bodies and are enthusiastically latching on to the idea of health-care as opposed to sick-care. Throughout their comprehensive overview, Rosch and Kearney underline the fact that the doctor-patient relationship is going through wholesale changes and emerging as something closer to an equal partnership.

Other studies have shown the difficulties of analyzing alternative healthcare in quantitative terms. Raphael J. Leo and Jesus Salvador A. Ligot Jr. produced a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that tried to test the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of depression. Leo and Salvador Jr. examined nine RCTs, five of which were deemed to of low quality. The purpose of this review was to analyze and further understand the relationship between acupuncture's ability to treat physical pain and its ability to effect emotional states. Ligot Jr. and Leo's review concluded with mixed results, demonstrating the difficulty of analyzing alternative care in terms of standardized categories.

However, a problem that I have is the inability to find reliable sources to give evidence and reason to the popularity of acupuncture in Southern California- which is still something I would like to focus on (since I want to be able to generalize my qualitative research, especially more as a regionally trend). Thus, I hope that my own qualitative will be able to fill in those blanks, as the qualitative research of, Mary P. Guerrera (or rather- experience of being an acupuncturist) has given her the answer to the questioning of alternative medicines healing power. She says that the healing comes mostly lies in the interaction of patient and the doctor which is what I am trying to fit in my paradigm of symbolic interactionism.

Sources:

Guerrera, Mary P. (2008). Healing With the Needles. Annals of Family Medicine, 6:173-174.

Kaptchuk , T.J. (2002). Acupuncture: Theory, Efficacy, and Practice. Annals of Interal Medicine, 374 383.

Konvicka, James J., Meyer, Tricia A., McDavid, Andrew J., Roberson, Charles R. (2008). Complementary/Alternative Medicine Use Among Chronic Pain Clinic Patients. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Volume 23, Issue 1, February 2008, Pages 17-23.

Rosch, Paul J., Kearney, Helen M. (1985). Holistic medicine and technology: A modern dialectic. Social Science & Medicine, Volume 21, Issue 12, 1985, Pages 1405-1409.

Stange, Kurt C. (2008). What Patients Value and How to Provide It. Annals of Family Medicine, 6:98-99.


DRAFT METHODS:

Alternative medicine and acupuncture, historically practiced in China, have become popular in America. The purpose of my study is to analyze the acupuncture treatment in a qualitative approach to understand the underlying social interaction/ structure between acupuncture doctors and their patients. Perhaps, that will explain, or make some contribution to the explanation of, the rising popularity of acupuncture in Southern California.

All in all, I hope to answer, "What are the social mechanism between patients and therapists at the AAA Acupuncture Clinic and how that may help to explain the phenomenon of acupuncture's (and perhaps other alternative medicine) popularity in Southern California?"

Participants

Everyone who works at AAA Acupuncture Clinic will be participating in the study; this included the acupuncture doctor, two massage therapists, and secretary. Also, participants include any patients who come in while I was there at the clinic to make observations for this study. I also took the role of participant-as-observer by participating in getting acupuncture treatments, moxibustion, cupping, and massage.

Settings

AAA Acupuncture Clinic in West Hollywood, California. This clinic has been in business for more than 10 years in this particular location. I made observations at the waiting room, front desk, doctor's office, and inside the treatment room.

Apparatus

A voice recorder was used to tape the interviews for personal use, which was deleted after the concluding the study. During the observation, notes were recorded on paper and typed up on the computer to document personal feelings and observations. A question list was used to guide the interview.

Procedures

I went to the clinic whenever I had time to make observations. I asked each patient there whether they were willing and had the time to answer some questions for my study about acupuncture. I interviewed all the patients who were willing. In addition, I asked the participants whether they were willing to let me record them on tape some people felt uncomfortable with the recording but I was able to get most interviews recorded.


Notes
Introduction:
A. Introduce the problem.
- what causes acupuncture to be so popular
-especially when its hard to scientific prove that it works

B. Develop the background.
-history of acupuncture
-uses for acupuncture
-how it differs from traditional, western medicine
-how it comes to be popular in America and Southern California
-the number of acupuncture licenses/ businesses in SoCal
-the trend of alternative medicine- history

C. State the purpose and rationale
The main purpose will be to analyze the social interaction/ structure between acupuncture doctors and their patients. Perhaps, that will help to explain the rising popularity of acupuncture and alternative medicine in Southern California.

I think that acupuncture's role as a therapy for the physcial may be supported by its role in socialization between the therapists and the patients seeking a different kind of lifestyle and treatment for their conditions.

Discussion

The field of acupuncture... its uses and effectiveness is still debated in the scientific community.

I will not debate this although I do offer my stance in that it doesn't just work in Asia, where it has a long history and belief standing... its effectiveness is equally present in America, where people areseeking alternative treatment to the new-found, technological treatments just founded by our society... where the effects are not yet documented.
People are afraid of taking pills... of being held captive by the pills... of having side effects and then having to take more pills for their side effects.
People want to be independent. They don't want to rely on pills or forces outside of themselves for health.
However, they didn't realize that they do rely on outside forces, on others for health- for sucess- for socialization.

FOCUS: social interaction between patients that allows for a realtionship that is built on the foundation of therapy and healing. One of the main concepts in acupuncture is not just the power of the points... it's the points that open up chi channels... it's self-healing... the needs are there to help the energy within you heal yourself.
Right off the bat, the therapists and the patient form a different kind of relationship than the normal, traditional Western medicine doctor. In a normal doctor-patient relationship, the doctor is seen as the informer-the authority figure with information and directions that the patient may have to follow. The patient plays the submissive role, usually having to follow doctors' orders. Although the relationship is seen as beneficial, the patients need to rely and trust the technology and knowledge of modern medicine... and sometimes take medicine with side effects. These are risks that a lot of patients prefer not to take.
Vs. acupuncture: The patient is not at the mercy of the doctor and just those orders... those treatments. Various treatments are offered to fit the comfort level of the patient.



Limilations of the study:
Bias: I will admit my bias, as I have grown up with my mother who has often given me acupuncture treatments, and this study is cronociling her relationships with her patients- many with whom I am familiar with- as I have worked in the clinic over the years.
Scientific data regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture.
-geographically, this is where the film industry is located so a big percentage of the patients come from there- the insurance is considered better and covers acupuncture treatment, unlike other insurance companies. however, this may be true for southern california in general- just cannot apply to the rest of the country.

What gaps my research could help fill:
-relationships between medical practionner and their patients
-what kind of social treatment may benefit the patients
-as doctors office fill with patients... as there are fewer doctors and more patients- more people with conditions that needs treatment, each one is rushed through the office like a number.
acupuncture treatments- preventive care, more physical touch- like care, some questions to help distract patients while needles are going in so in a way, it actually help build more of a relationship as more information is exchange ( other than focusing on the pain, or the bad condition)
usually, when people go to see the doctor, it's because they are already in pain... but acupuncture offers more of a preventive treatment.

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Compare the visions of suburban Southern California presented in CITY OF QUARTZ by Mike Davis and D.J. Waldie's HOLY LAND:A SUBURBAN MEMOIR. Why do the two books have such radically different versions of the same local? Is there anything compatible in there visions or are they hopelssly at odds? Analyze the evidence the authors use to make there points. Please provide a clearly stated thesis in the first paragraph and support the thesis by using evidence from the books. Arguments must be made soley on evidence from the books.

Marilyn Manson intrigues me as an icon and..do not just attack him in this paper also do not idolize him. Be careful with language and the tone in the paper. If good support dont need to use tone. Also make sure each paragraph has a topic sentence and concluding sentence leading into next paragraph..Transitional sentences important! ***Topic question: To what extent has the Southern California Location of Marilyn Manson''s cult following led it its development and or continued success? Also: Although he has cult followings elsewhere, what is it about Southern California or Los Angeles and Hollywood that makes it such fertile land for Manson''s cultic social groupings. Things to consider my prof says: -Make sure that u can justify why u think the chosen group is indeed a cult. What "Cult criteria" does the group meet? Explain and describe details and ideology and some history of Manson. -To what extent does the natural geography of Southern California (proximity to desert and ocean..can be found in source by McWilliams)foster eccentric religions and apocalyptic thinking? -Also What social factors (history of rapid social change through migration, the presence of Hollywood, racial seg..etc.) in Southern California contribulte to cultic groupings. My professor was saying that the opposition is really implied ...and can be used throughout paper affadavits and stuff..opposition might say well why does his cult following particularly flourish in So Cal and Hollywood cause it does elsewhere..but say well look at how other city officials like in Midwest wont allow his performances and think manipulates youth and satanic and pagan and witchcraft rituals he makes youth partake in. *Also my prof was saying have to make sure explain what makes Marilyn Manson icon and qualifies his followers as a cult. *Also my prof says their is the Music industry and the drug culture that intoxicates Hollywood and Los Angeles why his cult flourishes here. *Manson can also be related to LA and Hollywood cause of his name explained in Gavin Baddeley''s "Dissecting Marilyn Manson" about how Manson''s identity that is self-invented "a name split between the theoretical opposites of America''s most infamous killer, Charles Manson, and her most beloved Hollywood star, Marilyn Manroe." He wanted to represent this dichotomy..both notorious and glamourous icons of LA. He is definitely tied to Hollywood. In Manson''s lyrics often refers to Hollywood as "the drug capital of the world". Sources to use: 1) Dissecting Marilyn Manson by Gavin Baddeley, London: Plexus Publishing Ltd, 2003===The best source with lots of info. Use this one!! He says Manson has led a "new generation of disaffected teenagers" to their forbidden pleasures. He analyzes the obscure references to occultic disciplines in each of Manson''s album releases. He refers to how Manson''s ascendancy to stardom and his cult following has significantly developed through the growth of the internet in the 90s. Manson explains the purpose of his music here: "A lot of people perceived it as a product and thats why rock ''n'' roll has been so safe and boring. I want to take it and make it into a religion."** Some of his followers are referred to as Spooky Kids and have mentioned figures like Friedrich Nietzsche, best known for his "God id dead" as the reason for their fascination with Marilyn Manson. Baddely not only asses Manson''s references to Nietzsche as a part of his ideology, but also explains over the course of chapers the "conceptual relationship between Marilyn Manson and Charles Manson" through the use of his lyrics of Charles Manson that are embedded in many of Marilyn''s songs. ***Baddeley states how Manson makes reference to Charles Manson as a "gifted philosopher" and how "he is only one of a long tradition of counter-cultural figures who have fallen under the spell of Charles Manson." He espends time describing the elements that underly his lyrics and the voice of his followers: Satanism, fetishism and the goth aesthetic. Baddeley says, "The primary origin of fetishism remains the expression of individualiy-which is why the fetish counterculture finds its darkest high-profile advocate in Marilyn Manson, the self-appointed "Nineties voice of individuality." **Also important is Manson''s relationship with Anton La Vey and how he made Manson a reverend of the Church of Satan before La Vey died. 2)Marilyn Manson''s own The Long Hard Road Out of Hell autobiography with Neil Strauss, New York: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., 1998.: important has affadavits written by opposition..shows how midwest and other states not allow his concerts and think has pagan rituals and satanic rituals that manipulate youth. also has great info from Marilyn himself. 3)Goth Chic: A Connoisseur''s Guide To Dark Culture by Gavin Baddeley=London: Plexus Publishing Ltd,2002.: Very good book that explores gothic culture and satanism and takes a pop and subcultural perspective. Baddeley is an expert on the occult and history of goth and the occult. Can use this book to show how Marilyn Manson''s cult following actually qualifies as a cult and why it flourishes in Los Angeles especially, though it does nationally and internationally too. 4) Need to use these next two sources for sure too cause need to be integrated in paper. 4) Mike Davis "Cult Catastrophe." Ecology of Fear. New York: Vintage Books, 1999. 304-311. and 5) Carey McWilliams. "Dont Shoot Los Angeles." Southern California: An Island on the Land. Santa Barbara: Peregrine Smith, Inc. 249-272. 6)Margaret Thaler''s book Cults in Our Midst: The Hidden Menace in our Everyday Lives, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1985. This is the book I found with general info on cults and one i listed i would use..but if you cant find it ..u can use another book on cults which identifies what makes a cult and the dangers associated with it and the perceptions of one.

Understanding and dealing with risk is essential in business today. The business environment, and indeed the world in general, is fraught with risks of all kinds. Being able to identify and prioritize these risks is paramount to successful management of an organization. The marketplace has always been an uncertain environment. But now, compound the normal business risks - do I have the right product, at the right price, for the right market? - with the ?new? risks of terrorism and unsavory business practices by large, and previously reputable companies, and you begin to realize how many factors the average business must anticipate and mitigate to operate safely and successfully. Please read the article below concerning the risks theme parks are taking, then answer the following questions.

What four risks and their specific consequences do theme parks face in today's market?
Are they High, Medium, or Low risks?

In a 4 page paper describe the risks the them parks face and explain the level of each risk.



Full Text:

The thrill is back.
With faster, scarier rides, Southern California theme parks are betting visitors will be too.
The region's amusement park industry, after suffering several years of declining attendance, is gearing up for the summer tourist season by opening new roller coaster attractions, some with elaborate special effects. Among the offerings: a jerky ride from atop a 183-foot-tall "haunted" hotel that will be the tallest structure at the Disneyland Resort and the fastest indoor roller coaster west of the Mississippi that zooms into total darkness at more than 45 mph.
"The theme park industry is extremely competitive now," said Dave Koontz, a spokesman for SeaWorld Adventure Park in San Diego, which is unveiling a watery roller coaster called Journey to Atlantis. "If you don't refresh your park every two to three years, it's very difficult in today's environment to retain your attendance base."
All told, Southern California parks have invested more than $150 million in their new attractions, creating hundreds of jobs, according to estimates from Amusement Business, a publication that tracks the industry.
"We're thrilled. It keeps the product 'California' always fresh and trendy in the minds of visitors," said Caroline Beteta, executive director of the state's Travel and Tourism Commission, which estimates that more than $75 billion in travel spending funnels into the state economy every year, supporting more than 1 million jobs and generating $5 billion in direct state and local tax revenue.
The new rides might lure more visitors and pump more money into the economy. Or they might not excite enough interest to make the money spent worth it.
When a park adds a multimillion-dollar attraction, "there's always risk," said James Zoltak, Amusement Business' senior editor in Los Angeles. "There's risk that you'll do it and you won't get the visitors you hoped," he said, "or that you won't do it and you'll have lackluster performance."
At Disney's California Adventure, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a ride that starts in a service elevator atop the 13th floor of an abandoned Hollywood hotel, is the most expensive gamble at an estimated $60 million, according to Amusement Business. The Tower of Terror is slated to open May 5.
Also on tap for May is SeaWorld's Journey to Atlantis, the park's largest attraction in its 40-year history. Riders board eight- passenger Greek fishing boats for a voyage that tells the tale of Atlantis through simulated tremors and floods and also enjoy an underwater view of Commerson's dolphins, an exotic piebald-marked species of the mammal.
At Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Valencia, the Tornado water slide also will open in May. In June, the high-speed, special- effects-laden Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster, based on "The Mummy" movies, will debut at Universal Studios Hollywood.
At Legoland California, which was forced to cut jobs and close on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after attendance sagged in 2002, summer will bring Coastersaurus, which will speed along at up to 18 mph in and around a jungle of Lego dinosaurs.
And in December, Knott's Berry Farm will launch the Silver Bullet, a roller coaster that loops six times.
Together, the parks are spending millions to promote their new rides, with new television, radio, print and billboard advertising beginning this month, analysts said. On May 4, for example, Disney will hold a media day for Tower of Terror and expects several hundred members of the press to attend.
The theme park companies declined to divulge how much they are spending on their latest projects.
Wall Street analysts who cover publicly traded theme park companies such as Cedar Fair, which owns Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, said it was in the best interest of the companies to keep adding new features, despite the expense.
Other parent companies of the theme parks, such as Walt Disney Co., owner of the Disneyland Resort, and Vivendi Universal, the global entertainment giant and parent of Universal Studios Hollywood, are all hoping for more profits from their theme parks.
In the last year, the stocks of Sandusky, Ohio-based Cedar Fair, Burbank-based Disney and Vivendi of France have all gained at least 50%.
Brett Petit, senior vice president of marketing for Charlotte, N.C.-based Paramount Park -- which recently opened the Borg Invasion attraction at its park in Las Vegas -- put it another way: "You want people to come back and so you need to have something new."
At Knott's, spokeswoman Susan Tierney said that was the reason for the Silver Bullet and other new attractions, including RipTide, a high-flying spinning thrill ride to open later this year. "We're a regional park, heavily dependent on the Southern California repeat business," she said. And there is a lot of competition in the region, she added. Theme parks "need to keep up with each other."
Visits to theme parks worldwide were down 1.5% in 2003, mostly due to poor weather, the economy and terrorism concerns, according to Amusement Business. Among the gainers last year were Universal Studios Japan, with 10% more traffic, and Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim, with a 13% uptick in visitors. After a big spending boom in the late 1990s, most parks cut back on heart- stopping thrill rides and went for more family-friendly and cost- effective rides, with slower speeds or seated experiences linked to movies such as Universal's "Shrek" 4-D movie ride.
But this year, it's back to the future.
"This is a very dark, very edgy experience," said Chuck Myers, a vice president at Paramount who helped craft the Borg Invasion in Las Vegas, a 20-minute encounter with the evil aliens made popular in "Star Trek." "People will feel the Borg touch them and almost feel as if they are breathing down their neck."
At Universal, Don Skeoch, a senior vice president of marketing, said he was hopeful the new Mummy ride would bring in more visitors.
Billed as the "world's first psychological thrill ride," the coaster uses special motors to propel 16 passenger mine cars through a third of a mile of curves, drops and sweeping turns. The ride tracks are filled with sand to minimize noise and the cars zip forward and backward. Four warrior mummies free-fall 20 feet in the air, nearly landing on the guests' heads.
Skeoch is unconcerned that other parks are promoting new rides, too.
"All boats will rise," he said. The investments will make "Southern California a more appealing destination for theme park visitors."
And a more expensive destination. Universal raised ticket prices this year by $2 in anticipation of higher demand. Adult ticket prices are $49, while children under 48 inches are $39 and children younger than 3 are free.
Like most parks, Universal offers special deals: If you purchase a one-day admission, you get a full-year's admission free, although there are blackout dates, such as weekends in July and August.
SeaWorld, owned by St. Louis-based Busch Entertainment Corp., has a similar deal with its "fun pass," which allows a visitor who pays full admission price, $51.95 for each adult and $42.95 for each child, by May 2 to come back for the rest of the year for free, except for blackout dates. Also included: a sneak preview to Journey to Atlantis.
At Disneyland until April 29, Southern California residents can visit both the main park and California Adventure for $47.
Executives at Disneyland aren't concerned about the number of competing new attractions opening in Southern California this summer, or about the amount of money spent on Tower of Terror.
"Theme parks need to open new rides. People expect it," said John McClintock, spokesman for Disneyland. "As Walt Disney once said, 'Disneyland will never be completed. There is no limit to imagination.' "

New Thrills, and Risk, for Theme Parks; Local attractions are betting millions on faster, scarier rides to draw guests
Debora Vrana. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Mar 21, 2004

Please prepare 2 page response for each question. Be sure that the answer are basically your own and if you should utilize outside sources to assist you in your essay, please be sure to reference them accordingly.

Please each question two page, and put every question on each top of the page.

1. Evaluate the jury system currently in the United States in terms of fairness and justice.
2. Compare and contrast national and state government (California) in terms of organization and operations. What are the primary roles of municipal governments in Southern California?
3. Please describe the ways the president. obviously and subtle, influences economic policy and foreign policy. Should we elect presidents differently than we do now, through the Eledtoral College?

Hello, my name is Ji-Hoon Hong and I ordered my personal paper several days ago and you sent me an e-mail that with my request, I need to reorder my personal statement with ordering under "custom research order form." (And I also paid $26.99 last time.)

Anyway, I will submit my information again this time.

Following is my personal resume and I think it will be pretty helpful to write my personal statement.

Ji-Hoon Hong

School of Public Policy
24255 Pacific Coast Highway,
Malibu, California 90263-7490
E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

2002-2004
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Malibu, CA
Master of Public Policy
Expected Graduation Date: Aug 2004.
Concentration: Dual specialization in International Relations & Economics

1998-2000
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations May 2000.
Concentration: Asian Politics.
Minor: East Asian Languages & Cultures

1995~1998
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Santa Monica, CA
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts June 1998
With Dean??s Honor

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2003?? July 2003
MBN-- Maeil Business TV News Seoul, Korea
Newsroom / Summer Internship
•Assisted other reporters to create reports.
•Assisted other reporters to conduct interviews.
•Read number of daily economic newspapers and created summaries.
•Analyzed the U.S stock market and created daily reports.
•Joined special research team and conducted a research titled, ??SARS- Influence on the Asian Economy.??

May 2000 ?? August 2001
HIMC--Hyundai Investment Trust Management CO.,LTD. Seoul, Korea
Product Development Team
•Assisted other staffs?? clerical works.
•Analyzed other companies?? fund products and created reports.
•Created the prospectus?? profiles for fund products.
•Analyzed Asian Stock Market and created monthly financial information packets.

January 2000 ?? May 2000
University of Southern California Korean Literature in English Translation Los Angeles, CA
Teaching Assistant
•Graded students?? assignments.
•Assisted professor with class assignments.
•Created lesson plans for Class
•Assisted students to complete their class works.

November 1994 ?? July 1995
Seoul Language Institution. Seoul, Korea
Teaching Assistant / Supervisor
•Assisted instructors with students.
•Supervised twenty students and created lectures for TOEFL classes.
•Organized lessons for instructors.
•Assisted students to complete their class works.

SKILS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SKILLS
•Fluent in two languages: English and Korean
•Intermediate fluency in Japanese
•Ability to read and write Chinese.
•PC??s and Macintosh, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail.

EXTRACIRRICULAR ACTIVITIES
•Member of HFHK (Habitat For Humanity Korea)
•Member of TIRP (Teaching International Relationship Program)--University of Southern California
•Member of KBSO (Korean Business Students Organization)--University of Southern California (1998??2000)
•Director of KISA (Korean International Students Association)--University of Southern California (1998~1999)
•Member of Honor Society, Alpha Mu Gamma--Santa Monica College (in Japanese)


In addition to my resume, I also have a personal statement that I used for law school admission for 4 years ago.

Here is my personal statement:

H.L.Hunt once said, ??Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.?? It was these same words that led me to the United States. I immigrated to the United
States when I was seventeen from Seoul, Korea with a keen interest in bettering myself, and in an effort to observe, study and learn the tenets that govern US society and the global economy. I came to America because I wanted exposure to a new society, I was eager to develop an understanding of the intricacies, which dictate Western society, and knew that the only way to do so was to immerse myself in that culture. In doing so, I opened up the gateways to a long and enlightening educational career path, of which Law
School is the next successive step.
The transition from Korean society to American was not an easy one. When living in Korea, I never had to explain my culture, tradition, my values or myself. However in America I felt a constant need to explain myself to my
American peers. I had the good fortune to be raised in a prominent family of medical professionals in Korea. Through our social status I enjoyed a very comfortable lifestyle, one that afforded me an opportunity to
further my studies in the United States. I feel a sense of obligation and desire to reciprocate that opportunity to the benefit of the Korean community.
In a manner of speaking, I want to change the world, my world, and I feel that I have the necessary motivation to do so successfully, now I just have to obtain the educational background that will facilitate the implementation of my plan. Throughout my undergraduate education at the University of Southern California, I was an active participant in Habitat for Humanity
(HFH), a global organization that sends volunteers to impoverished global communities to build homes. I participated in Habitat for Humanity Korea. My volunteer post was a truly humbling experience for me, as it
immersed me in the reality of other people??s lives. There were no frivolous comforts; life for the beneficiaries of HFH was simply about survival. This
experience truly influenced my decision to concentrate my studies on International Relations and to strive to achieve the power to yield positive change in Korean Society. By studying Law in the United States I hope to become
an active participant in the dialogue of international
politics and relations on the human relief sector, and to be an instrumental contributor to the edification of Korea as a nation.
The Law represents so much more than just a social construction born out of necessity to me, it is a solution to injustice. I know that being able to study the Law in the United States, I would learn so much more about what I
feel must be learned first hand about freedom and democracy in order for me to successfully transplant these ideas on an international continuum.
I am well aware of the difficult nature of the task I have set for myself, but I feel myself to be capable of success in this arena. My upbringing has facilitated my fluency in four languages: Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. I am very able to assimilate quickly into new
cultures and ways of life. I feel that these attributes will help me greatly in adapting to the life of a Law student, and later on as an attorney practicing International Law, and ultimately in realizing my final goal of representing Korea as a United Nations attorney. I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to expand my knowledge of the Law so that I can put that same knowledge into action and begin to effect universal positive change.

Above essay was written by myself for four years ago and since that period of time, I decided to study master program in public policy rather than just go straight to law school and study law. The field that I studied for last 2years, the Public Policy Analysis is very closely related with law and I had taken number of classes at Pepperdine Univ, which were directly related with law study.

One class that i had taken at the school was titled "Legal Frame Work," and while I was taking this class I read great number of case studies and could get brief understand what the law is. In addition to this class, I also took a class titled "Roots of American Order," and during the time when I took that class, Professor had not only asked the class to read whole Federalists Papers but also ask to memorize the whole U.S. Constitution.

With 2 year academic experiences in Pepperdine University, I feel much more confident about myself than 4years ago, when I first applied for the law schools.

Like many metropolitan residents, San Diegans are ambivalent about economic growth. On the one hand, they realize that the city must continue attracting the revenues on which the local economy depends. On the other hand, they may dislike dealing with the necessary externalities attendant on bringing in these funds. As a consultant to the next mayor, you have been asked to lay out the options for improving the city?s budgetary future. It is clearly easier to suggest revenue-enhancing plans than to endorse the service cuts that might allow San Diego to meet its currently grim fiscal situation. Borrowing a page from Los Angeles, you argue that the city should think of the long term for a change, and make a new San Diego airport the critical missing link in the Southern California trade infrastructure. What lessons does Steven P. Erie?s Globalizing L.A., as well as the connected story of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's creation of a regional water and energy infrastructure, teach us about the uses of proprietary departments and the politics of growth? Be sure to discuss the city?s historic growth trajectory, its proximate causes in the formation of a growth coalition and a bureaucratic apparatus to institutionalize developmental reform, and the unintended consequences. Is a growth machine an acceptable alternative to the disorganized corruption and failed growth strategies that otherwise plague many cities and thwart their economic futures? Given that San Diego may face a further round of U.S. Defense Department cuts in the next base realignment, your counsel may be desperately needed by the city if it is to reclaim its self-proclaimed status as ?America?s Finest City.? How can proprietary departments in Southern California overcome the NIMBY problem?that some see their own neighborhood as a place to live and others? neighborhoods as places to work? BONUS: What kind of slogan and campaign would you adopt to suit San Diego?s ?Geraniums versus Smokestacks? political culture? Please MAINLY use Erie's Globalizing L.A. book only to reference and answer these questions. Talk about odd or off year elections within the poliotical infrastructure. Also you shoul mention the change from Laissez fair to statist regimes.

Subject: Human Resource Management
Requirement:academic essay with Chicago in text referencing, plagiarism is prohibited, Discuss also relevant HRM terms, graphs and tables might be used if possible.
Case study essay
USC Lures Two Top Scientists: A case Study in Recruitent Poaching
By John Zappe

After years unscessfully courting two of the world?s preeminent neuroscientists with offers of more money, bigger and better facilities, a larger budget, and almost anything els they wanted, the University of Southern California finally closed the deal last month when its top recruiters sold them on lifestyle.
Poaching Arthur Toga and Paul Thompson and practically the entire staff of their Laboratory of Neuro Imaging from crosstown rival University of California/Los Angeles came down to things as hard to predict as a senior school official greeting janitors and doctors alike, and as hard to control as a commute.
How USC finally lured Toga ad Thompson is a case study in recruiting word-class talent, showing the imprtance of every part of the process; from building and maintaining a relationship, to encouraging employee networking, involving the most senior people, and creating a culture where deans know janitors as well as they know their medical school faculty.
Toga and Thompson announced they would be leaving UCLA, where both have been for almost two decades. With them go some 85 graduate ad post-doctoral students, and others from the 105 laboratory staff. UCLA tried to put a good face on the mass exit, but, the Los Angeles Times quoted other leaders in the field describing it as a major coup for USC.
In an anatomy of the recruiting effort, The Times described an effort that began three years ago with offers of money and facilities. Then, UCLA respinded by expanding the lab and giving the men more resources. This time, when USC heard the men and their lab were being courting by the University of Pennsylvania, an all-out recruiting efforrt was launched that extended from faculty friends of the two who tipped off the university Penn?s interest all the up to the top USC executives.
The Times reports that a turning point came at a dinner in February when USC Provost Elizabeth Garrett ad Executive Vice Provost Michael Quick talked with Toga, not about the lab, or possible offer, but about his life and the things that excite him. Toga told The Ties that driving home from that dinner, ?I knew I really wanted to work for these people.?
Thompson, his partner in the lab, was touche whne, during one of the capus tours, Dr. Carmen Puliafito, dean of the USC medical school ad a future boss, greeted doctors and janitors alie, convincing him it was genuine by mentioning personal details.
Salary, through certainly one of the issues on the table, wasn?t deciive. Toga was being paid $1 million a year at UCLA; Thompson earned $421,000. what concinced them was USC?s commitment to building a world-class program, the facilities, and those other, ?softer? considerations, including, for Toga, proximity to family and commute time, and for Thompson, Sounthern California?s climate ad the impsition a move to Pennsylvania would have made on his family ad lab staff. The USC culture, too, was important , especially the faster decision-making a private school offers over the state run UCLA.
By the time the details were finally resolved, Toga and Thopson were clearly so convinced they didn?t give UCLA an opportunity to counter. Toga told The Times he didn?t want ?to play games.?
Source: Zappe, John 2013. USC Lures Tow Top Scientists: A Case Study in Recruitment Poaching. Ere.net. Access July 8.

Question - you are required to address the following question in the essay:
1. Critically evaluate the recruitment ad remuneration strategies adopted by USC.
2. How did the remuneration strategies adopted by USC complement to their recruitment strategies?
3. How did these recruiment and remuneration strategies contribute to the strategic objectives of USC (www.usc.edu)?

I am applying to the University of Southern California as a transfer student and would like an application essay based on the following topic:

"In Ayn Rand?s The Fountainhead, the character of Howard Roark seeks to define success outside of the acceptable styles of the day. As a result, he is scorned, but ultimately finds power in individualism. What is your unique definition of success and what do you plan to do to achieve that kind of success?"

Try to describe success as each persion having different views on what is successful and success isnt limited to simply one definition but is based more on individualism and each individual's own view of success.

Also my plan for success would involve graduating with an accounting degree from the University of Southern California and hopefully one day becoming a successful CPA. Try to incorporate that into the essay as my play to acheive success.

Also its supposed to be around 700 words.
Thanks for your help.

To bursney111:
Here is what needed to be answered:Explain what led to your interest in your particular major and what career you ultimately wish to pursue. Include a description of your lif''s ambition, what you hope to accomplish or achieve i your lifetime and what position you hope to attain.

( This is to be answered one page. If all these questions can be answered on one page double spaced fine, if not single space but I must emphasize that it must be on one page.

The second question to be answered is:What do you consider to be your most significant contribution to your community? Explain in what three ways yu consider your contribution to be sisgnificant.

This too needs to be on one page single or double spaced as long as it is on one page. Also the paper can be 1 1/2" spaced . The same applies to the first question needed
to be answered .

As you know I am a high school senior , I plan to major in music productions and business. I live in southern California near the movie capitol of the world and major record companies. I intend to know how the money I make is being spent and the knowledge of what to do and the know how to finance the projects I am working on. Eventalyy I would like to be successful with more than one production, who know what the knowledge I learn at college it may lead me into film directing.

I am a member of NAACP Youth Council(YC).Several events I participated in in the outlying community. Even though I can ''t vote I still canvassed the neighborhoods and attended rallies to get out the vote. I assisted in sorting out the food collected for the homeless. I''m active in my youth ministry in feeding the hungry. Presently, the NAACP YC we are putting together a project in support of our troops fighting the war, we will be putting together care packages and sending them to "Any Male Serviceperson" or "Any Female Serviceperson". For the children in the community we plan to collect previously worn coats, to keep them warm. Yes, it does get cold in Southern California.

General Subject: Geology
Topic: Earth Science and Society

Essay-driven APA format. Be sure to be detailed and complete in your responses (no minimum word count). Support points made with data, facts, personal observations, etc. 1 citation per answer.

1. Modern astronomy basically begins with the re-emergence of the heliocentric view of the universe by Copernicus. Who were the four other major contributors to the development of modern astronomy after Copernicus? Explain what those contributions were. Finally, why did it take so long for the geocentric view of the universe to be overthrown and what does that tell us about scientific research and our society, even today?

2. Explain the relationship of geography to other scientific disciplines. What is a good definition for geography or the geosciences in general? What are the strengths and weaknesses of geography as a discipline and how do you think that has influenced its development, or lack thereof?

3. Weather and climate are separate, but related, terms. Provide a definition of each and then give an example of a concept related to both weather and climate. Additionally, since they are important issues when dealing with the subject of climate today, what is the greenhouse effect and global warming? Are they the same thing? If not, how are they different? What influence would global warming this have on "nature" and our lives?

4. Explain the pressure gradient force, the Coriolis Effect and the frictional force and their effects on the direction and speed of air at the surface and aloft in the atmosphere. Describe the wind and pressure systems (surface and aloft) that exist in the zone from the Equator to the North Pole in the Northern Hemisphere. There is a close relationship between atmospheric pressure patterns, wind zones and precipitation patterns. The global map of total annual rainfall shows great differences in precipitation received from place to place. Using at least 3 reasons, explain why this is so.

5. Compare/contrast the Mediterranean (Csa) climate found along the coast of southern California and the humid subtropical (Cfa) climate found in South Carolina. Considering that comparison, also explain why the western United States has dramatically different climates from the eastern United States. An important consideration when considering climate and climatic change today is the role of El Nino. Explain the ocean/atmosphere changes that take during an El Nino/ENSO cycle and the effects these changes have on our lives and societies.

Please, develop and correct this essay in two pages.




M.S. Advanced Architectural Design
Columbia University
Office of Architecture Admissions

To the Admissions Committee.


Through the years of high school and college, my visual resources were plentiful and images were imprinted on my mind. Because as a son of an architect, my exposure to artistic forms and cultural designs began at early age. The decision to become an architect was natural and my passion for form and content was a constant motivation. The study of Architectural Engineering at HAN YANG University in Seoul, Korea broadened my knowledge base of theory, but in a short time I realized that my perspective was changing. I thought that I should have to be a designer. So I quitted from school, and I began to work at my father?s architecture firm. After working at the architecture firm, I have decided to be an architect as of designer and theorist, instead of engineer. My desire for a more creative approach led me to Southern California Institute of Architecture(SCI-Arc) where I successfully completed an Architecture Degree. I was, however, struggled to pursue a course of study at SCI-Arc. When I first started my studies in architecture at SCI-Arc, I did not have much knowledge in the field. As time passed and the course work began to increase in difficulty, I thought of quitting many times and felt that I was not qualified. Due to these emotions, I once contemplated whether or not to change my career choice. But I overcame this matters through my effort, finally I completed the couses. After graduation, I began to work at Architecture firm as a chief designer and partner to experience real architectural works. Not only I participated in several projects, but also I engaged in a couple of projects as a chief designer. However, I realized that I really wanted to create computer-generated architecture which is progressive and experimental. Because, The Computer Age has dawned on us almost undiscernibly and prematurely, and I am yet barely to fully understand it?s potential. It was my intention to be admitted into the master of Architecture at Pratt where I am enrolling at this time. I began to study at Pratt Institute with believing which the computer as media for long-distance design collaboration, visualizing negative space as a problem?solving strategy, requirements for code compliance software, and a graphic grammar system that generates designs for human interpretation has become a great inspiration to architects and artists. When I think of presenting architectural design with unique media, especially in digital representation, my enthusiasm is heightened. The intensity I feel is captivating and inspires me to share the interpretations of architecture and digital media that I envision. As an architect?s tool, it supports design metaphors, progress in the digital representation of design knowledge. So, I believe that digital technology provides much more freedom to create architecture and opportunities to meet art, science, and diverse culture than I expected. However, many disappointments were met while working at Pratt Institute. Not only instructor did not provide me to have a freedom to do experimental architecture but also there were not enough experts who are specialized in a certain area. I still deeply challenged to the interpretations of architecture and digital media.

To be a prominent architect, I have realized that merit alone is not going to motivate me to success; I must study to improve my knowledge and understanding. I have chosen to continue my studies at Columbia to gain advanced design. It will not be an easy task to start again. However, my interests are based on the cross-linking of architectural designs and representation in digital imaging. I anticipate a progressive approach to the issues in digital art as they relate to architecture to achieve my future goals. I would like to explore as many aspects of design methodology as possible, using digital media to produce works that are completely functional. To undertake a detailed investigation of the visual art forms and their impact on diverse digital media has not only been a challenge to me, but has also influenced my objective of creating new designs that can enhance abilities in developing communities. I plan to take full advantage of form and space to advance entire communities around the world. Although this may sound a bit ambitious for young architect, developing potential beings with the first step. I believe that your international focus and openness toward non-traditional genres will offer the support needed for the entire journey.

And also I think that the greatest benefit of going to New York is its intellectually challenging environment as well as the people I will meet there. The resources of the school and its influence will be extremely crucial for providing new opportunities in my career. I believe that this is definitely the single most important benefit. I thrive on working, taking on challenges, and accepting responsibilities. I am more than ready for the challenge of graduate work at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, and I sincerely hope you offer me the opportunity.

Please, edit,correct and change structure my essay that I wrote:

Jong Youne Kim
Degree : M.S. Advanced Architectural Design
Columbia University
Office of Architecture Admissions

To the Admissions Committee of the Graduate School of Architecture and Preservation.

When I think about my career in architecture, I realize that my parents were my greatest influence. My father is an architect who is principal of his own company. And my mother is a painter and the current owner of an interior design firm. As the son of an architect and a professional designer, my exposure to artistic forms and cultural designs began at early age.

Through the years of high school and college, my visual resources were plentiful and images were imprinted on my mind. The decision to become an architect was natural and my passion for form and content was a constant motivation.
The study of Architectural Engineering at HAN YANG University in Seoul, Korea broadened my knowledge base of theory, but in a short time I realized that my perspective was changing. I thought that I should have to be a designer.
So, I have decided to be an architect as of designer and theorist, instead of engineer.
My desire for a more creative approach led me to Southern California Institute of Architecture where I successfully completed an Architecture Degree. I am, however, still deeply challenged to further pursue a course of study that allows me to create design works with aesthetic elements in digital language.

After graduated from undergraduate, when I worked at Architecture firm as a chief designer, and my fathers design partner. I realized that I really wanted to create computer-generated architecture which is progressive and experimental.

Because, The Computer Age has dawned on us almost undiscernibly and prematurely, and I am yet barely to fully understand it?s potential.
The computer as media for long-distance design collaboration, visualizing negative space as a problem?solving strategy, requirements for code compliance software, and a graphic grammar system that generates designs for human interpretation has become a great inspiration to architects and artists.

When I think of presenting architectural design with unique media, especially in digital representation, my enthusiasm is heightened. The intensity I feel is captivating and inspires me to share the interpretations of architecture and digital media that I envision. As an architect?s tool, it supports design metaphors, progress in the digital representation of design knowledge. So, I believe that digital technology provides much more freedom to create architecture and opportunities to meet art, science, and diverse culture than I expected.

My interests are based on the cross-linking of architectural designs and representation in digital imaging. I anticipate a progressive approach to the issues in digital art as they relate to architecture to achieve my future goals. I would like to explore as many aspects of design methodology as possible, using digital media to produce works that are completely functional. To undertake a detailed investigation of the visual art forms and their impact on diverse digital media has not only been a challenge to me, but has also influenced my objective of creating new designs that can enhance abilities in developing communities. I plan to take full advantage of form and space to advance entire communities around the world. Although this may sound a bit ambitious for young architect, developing potential beings with the first step. I believe that your international focus and openness toward non-traditional genres will offer the support needed for the entire journey.

And also I think that the greatest benefit of going to New York is its intellectually challenging environment as well as the people I will meet there. The resources of the school and its influence will be extremely crucial for providing new opportunities in my career. I believe that this is definitely the single most important benefit. I thrive on working, taking on challenges, and accepting responsibilities. I am more than ready for the challenge of graduate work at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, and I sincerely hope you offer me the opportunity.

Mission Statement for the University of Southern California: The Military Social Work Interest Group (MilSWIG) promotes the welfare, social interests, education, outreach and support of military service members, veterans, their families and their communities. We welcome participation from graduate and professional students regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religious or political affiliation. Our focus is on professional development, specifically supporting military, veteran and civilian governmental providers; reintegrating veterans from all eras, and their family members, into the community; and intervening to minimize the social impact of crises and conflict.

I grew up in Jackson Michigan. High Crime rate; High teen pregnancy rate;
My mother was a drug addict and alcoholic
She allowed a man to molest me resulting in the birth of a child at 13
Determined not to be a product of my environment joined the military
In the military I climbed the ranks as an avionics technician
I saw first hand my as many family members ended up in the foster care system
I have a 3 year old child
Voluteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters military program
Currently work for the County of San Diego Department of Child Support Services
Suffer from PTSD as a result of molestation; Learned that I make my own decisions and forgiveness should be given to everyone

As part of your application for admission to the USC MSW program, please submit a Statement of Purpose that
encapsulates your motivation in seeking an MSW. Your statement should demonstrate an ability to synthesize your
professional/personal experiences and desire to enter the field of social work. Use the following questions as a
guide for topics to address within the statement and not a format for your statement. Please limit your statement
to five double-spaced pages (1500 words). This statement will be used to assess your creativity, critical thinking,
self-awareness and writing skills.

?Describe your understanding of the social work profession and its core values. How have you incorpo-
rated social work values in your human service experiences and interactions with others?
?What significant relationships and life experiences have you had in giving or receiving help that have
motivated you to enter the field of social work?
?What personal qualities equip you for the social work profession? Discuss your experiences and feelings about working with populations different from your own.
?The USC School of Social Work is dedicated to providing excellent graduate education for people des-
tined to create social change. What social welfare areas interest you and why? What social problem
most concerns you that might be addressed with an MSW?
?Discuss your undergraduate/graduate academic experience and include a description of your academic
strengths and weaknesses. Please explain any grade deficiencies and what you have done to improve
them.
?Graduate education can be a rigorous and costly endeavor. How do you plan to prepare for this experience? Are there any health conditions or physical limitations that will impact your participation in
graduate study and field work?

Success University (SU) is a medium sized undergraduate institution located in Southern California. SU offers Associates and Bachelors programs in Business, Psychology and Education at their San Moreno campus and online. SU has decided to launch three new programs next Fall.

The three programs to be launched are:
1) A Business Certificate in Leadership
2) An Associates of Science (AS) degree in Business Administration
3) A Bachelor?s of Science degree in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Organizational Leadership

The accrediting body of Success University has given the programs their blessing and the School of Business has been charged with launching the three programs. They have created a team consisting of faculty, graduates, admissions staff, student services personnel and a marketing representative from the Corporate Office to assist in the launch of the programs.

You are tasked with bringing the team together, apprising them of their roles and responsibilities within the team and mapping out a timeline with deliverables.

You are to produce an executive brief of a 5 - 7 pages (not including the title or reference page) that clearly outlines the:

Team plan: Your plan to create a cohesive team. Include at least three strategies you plan to use to ensure a unified team.
Launch plan ? a comprehensive list of steps (at least 6) describing how you will launch the new programs.
Goals and Deliverables: Describe the goals you have set for this project and create a timeline with clearly marked deliverables.
Evaluation and Monitoring: Explain how you plan to evaluate the progress of your team and individual team members ? discuss the key strategies you will adopt to monitor your team?s progress and coach them to success. Examples might include weekly face to face meetings or written reports submitted to you weekly by each team member.
Implementation plan: How do you intend to implement the launch plan? Discuss how the team will function and their roles during the implementation.
Change plan: Create a strategy to deal with potential resistance from all stakeholders involved in the running and delivery of the new programs. For example there may be a concern in terms of increased workload, having to learn new policies and processes and the speed of the planned changes.

1. I need a reference page instead of bibliografy as it should be written in Harvard System
2. This is the ONLY way of assessment for one of my courses.
3. I need up-to-date quotes, citations, and paraphrasing using Havard system to support the ideas thorughout the essay. The essay should contain some sort of analytical/critical aspect as related to the Essay Question.
4. I would like to have some hystorical information about fingerprint and criminal identificantion, litigation episodes (the case of detective constable Shirley McKie, Madrid Train bombing case, the Daubert case as well) that led to critiques over reliability and admissibility of fingerprint as a valid evidence.
5. The use of scieitifc method and standards set by courts for fingerprint admissibility from the American and UK perspectives.
6. For example: Is fingerprint taken in consideration in the criminal justice system as a fact or opinion?
7. Fingerprint as the Only method of forensic individualization take in consideration two aspects, 1. uniqueness, and the other is the main problem challenged in trials. So is fingerprint an absolute or relative identification? How to address it for the purpose of answering the Essay question?
8. New research and future trends in fingerprint taken as valid evidence.


Some Literature to be used:

Broeders, A. P. A. 2006 Of earprints, fingerprints, scent dogs, cot deaths and cognitive contamination ? a brief look at the present state of play in the forensic arena. Forensic Science International 159 148-157

Broeders, A. P. A. 2007 Principles of forensic identification science. In Newburn, T., Williamson, T. and Wright, A. (eds) Handbook of Criminal Investigation. Willan: 303-337

Inman, K. & Rudin. (2002) "the origin of Evidence" foresinc science international 126. 11-16

Cole, S.A (2001). Suspect Identities: A History of Fingerprinting and Criminal Identification. Harvard University Press:Cambridge MA

Epstein, R. (2002) "Fingerprints Meet Dauberts: The Myth of fingerprint "Science" is Revealed". Southern California Law Review 75:605-658

Steele, L.J (2004) The Defense challenge to Fingerprints. Criminal Law Bulletin 40(3), 213-240

Jasanoff, S. 2006 Just evidence: the limits of science in the legal process. Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics 34 (2): 328-341


Instructions on how the Essay is to be written.

Content
Written as a persuasive essay (quality of arguments) -
? sets out a clear position with respect to the question from the start
? uses whole essay to argue that position
? identifies key arguments that relate to the question
? presents a logical and convincing case in support of the stated position


Provides the relevant information necessary to answer the question (quality of supporting research)
? identifies and defines key concepts relevant to the debate
? identifies and describes key empirical research findings
? researches widely (both set readings and beyond), avoiding non-authoritative references (eg anonymous web sites)
? avoids factual errors
? supports all claims made with appropriate references and citations

Structure
Introduction summarises answer to the question
? outlines the issue
? highlights the main arguments and conclusions
? provides a well thought-out essay plan

Discussion is well organised
? follows the essay plan
? logically groups and orders ideas
? uses ?signpost? and transition sentences to provide explicit directions to the reader
? uses previews and summaries strategically
? is written in paragraphs that have a topic sentence and develop a single idea
? effectively integrates information from different sources

Conclusion provides a summary of the essay
? reviews the key points and arguments
? presents the wider implications
? reiterates a direct answer to the question
? avoids irrelevant information

Style and Presentation
Expresses ideas clearly in student?s own words.
Is well presented
? is grammatically sound
? avoids overcomplicated sentences
? is free of spelling and punctuation errors
? avoids overuse of quotes
? adheres to presentation guidelines
? adheres to referencing style
? is free of ?typos?

Create a problem statement, from the issues you selected, which focuses management's efforts to resolve these issues and achieve the organizations goals.

Issues at Kudler Fine Foods:

1). The company strives to serve gourmet products this represents a challenge due to the internationalized economic crisis, which may reduce the demand for the Kudler Fine Foods products

2). The organic components used in the manufacturing of the foods and wines represent an issue as they are obtained at higher costs, which are then included in the retail price

3. A high retail price often reduces customer demand


Create an end vision for Kudler Fine Foods by describing where Kudler could be if this opportunity is realized by management actions.



Kudler Fine Foods Strategic Plan

Kudler Fine Foods will be the premiere gourmet grocery store for those savvy shoppers who are searching for the finest meats, produce, cheeses, and wine.
Social Responsibility Statement
Kudler Fine Foods uses only the finest organic ingredients. Whenever possible, we purchase local produce from organic farmers. We use unbleached flour in our bakery goods and we dont add unnecessary preservatives to our products. Food is rotated from the shelves on an ongoing basis. Those items that are still in good condition are donated to local homeless shelters and food kitchens.
Background
Kudler Fine Foods was established in 1998 when Kathy Kudler fulfilled her vision of establishing her own gourmet food store. Kathy had a passion for gourmet foods but found that her particular neighborhood just did not have a wide selection of products to choose from. Although she had no experience in operating a gourmet food shop, she believed that a one-stop shopping experience at a place with lots of variety and reasonable prices would be successful.
Kathy opened her first store and then a second and recently a third. The La Jolla store continues to grow while the Del Mar store has been having some difficulties. The store in Encinitas has just opened, but sales seem brisk. Kathy works seven days a week, visiting and
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working at each store sometimes daily. Kathy has hired a manager and an assistant manger for each store to handle much of the day-to-day details, cashiers to check people out and some part-time, local college students to help with stocking the shelves and constantly tending to the inventory to make sure that fresh product is always on the shelf. She also has hired specialists who advise and assist clients with their culinary needs. These specialists are located in each store, usually during regular business hours. Since the beginning, Kathy has handled all of the buying for the stores. In order to get the best price possible for products, Kathy buys in bulk for all three stores. While this approach saves Kathy money, ordering for all three stores on a weekly basis takes so much of her time, that she hardly has time to interact with the customers anymore. Because customers expect a high-quality product, Kathy makes sure that the product is pulled from the shelf and replaced as soon as possible if the turnover rate is less than expected. Kathy intends to continue providing fine quality foods to the local area, while expanding and opening new stores in the process. While cash flow is good, buildings are leased and not purchased and thus far, Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) has been able to operate without any outside investors.
Current Locations
Kathy opened her first store in 1998 in La Jolla, California. La Jolla was selected because it is the area in which Kathys initial needs assessment illustrated that a gourmet market is needed. La Jollas population was 44,424 and growing at 1.9% per year. The average median house price is just over $2 million. Kathys assumption that La Jolla would be a great place to open a gourmet store was quickly proven to be correct as her sales were strong from the beginning and continues to grow. Since the doors opened, Kathy spends most of her time at the stores, selecting and ordering product, occasionally running the cash register, and sometimes even stocking the shelves after the store closes or before it opens in the morning. Kudler Fine Foods was a success since it launched. In La Jolla, locals would stop by the store on their way home from the tennis court or the golf course or the office and purchase fresh produce and other products. As sales continued to increase, Kathy began to think about opening another store using the same model.
The La Jolla location had not only generated sales, but produced enough cash flow so that two years later Kudler opened its second store in Del Mar, CA. Del Mar is just far enough north of La Jolla that residents of Del Mar dont want to fight the I-5 traffic to visit La Jolla so this offered a great opportunity for growth. The two stores are only about 35 minutes apart on the freeway
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and Kathy can easily visit both locations for control and monitoring and to finalize the weekly inventory list and order product. Del Mars median household income in 2000 was $98,257. The population was only 4,389 people but the area was considered to be economically strong enough and it has been able to support the second store, just above break-even. In early 2003, as part of her expansion plan, Kathy opened a third store in Encinitas. Although Encinitas is located just a little more in-land than the other two locations, the average age of its residents was 39.7 and is expected to be a very good target market for gourmet foods. The average household income is just over $75,000 and with a population base of just over 50,000 people, we think that the Carlsbad, CA area might be a good area for the next store. The Del Mar store would be consolidated into the Carlsbad store once it is open. This will be discussed later in the marketing plan section.
Store Departments
Each store consists of the following departments:
Bakery
Each of our stores has its own modern European-Style Bakery. In the wee hours of the morning, our bakers begin mixing their dough and creating fresh breads and pastries including fruit tarts, table loaves, flat bread, and the flakiest croissants in Southern California. Our breads and pastries are made from old world recipes and the finest ingredientsIrish butter, organic eggs, and unbleached flour. Kudlers bakery products do not contain preservatives. We use only the freshest ingredients and rotate our inventory daily. We donate day-old bakery products to local charities who feed the homeless. The slogan for our bakery department is: If you arent satisfied that our baked goods are among the best you have tasted, your purchase if free!
Meats
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Our meat and seafood are procured from certified organic producers. The meat and seafood products are fresh and prepared in the store to order. The butcher shop in each store carries:
Dry, aged beef
A variety of poultry including turkey, duck, pheasant, quail, and chicken
Lamb
Home-made sausagesmade without preservatives

The slogan for our Meat department is: We will be happy to handle any special requests you may have.
Produce
Our produce department offers over 350 fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. We stock 16 different varieties of apples as well as a wide range of tropical fruits from around the world. Experienced cooks know that the right combinations of herbs and spices will turn a good meal into a great meal. Herbs and spices are most flavorful when they are fresh, and we carry the freshest herbs and spices in the area. We have an Asian Specialty Produce department where we carry the produce, herbs, and spices that are the staples of Asian cooking. We know that our customers are interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle while also trying to live within their budgets. We address these concerns by offering most of our produce in both organic and non-organic varieties. The slogan for our Produce department is:
If you dont see it, let us know and we will special order the item for you!
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Cheese and Dairy
Our stores carry a compete line of the finest dairy products including Irish butter and organic milk. We are known for our wide assortment of gourmet cheeses. We carry over 250 varieties of cheese from 21 countries. Our stores offer cheese made from cow, goat, and sheeps milk. We will also special order any cheese you may want that we do not carry in stock. The slogan for our Cheese and Dairy department is: Stop by any of our stores on a Saturday morning and experience a sampling of our cheese selections.
Wine
We have traveled the world to bring you an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines and spirits. Whether our customers want to mix the quintessential martini or find the perfect wine to serve at their next dinner party, Kudlers is the place to shop. They will find that our stores carry a wide variety of spirits and at prices that will meet any budget. While we are proud of our wide selection, we certainly dont want our customers to be intimidated, so each of our stores has a Wine Steward who will be more than happy to assist customers in making their selection. We also hold monthly wine appreciation classes so customers can learn the nuances of our wines.
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SWOT
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Our STRENGTHS are:
1. Small organization
2. No direct competition
3. Lots of choices for the consumer
4. Very customer oriented
5. Good store locations
6. Kathys personal relationship with the staff
7. Repeat customers Our WEAKNESSES are:
1. Deal in mainly perishable goods
2. Specialty shops with high pay-roll
3. Small management team with lots of responsibilities
4. The Del Mar location is not doing as well as expected
5. Geographic expansion limitations

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Our OPPORTUNITIES are:
1. Geographic expansion throughout California
2. Delegate purchasing process to someone with more time and experience
3. Offer more catering services
4. Add more product line as we grow
5. Spread our brand outside of California as we grow
6. Opportunity to be acquired Our THREATS are:
1. Competing gourmet shops
2. The economy declining

STRENGTHS
1. Small organization. We are able to control and monitor all activities on a daily and weekly basis.
2. No direct competition. There are no other gourmet stores in our geographic area. Specialty stores are limited and, with the exception of major grocery chains and smaller, independent wine stores, we have no direct competition.
3. Lots of choices for the consumer. We offer 16 different kinds of apples, wines from all over the world, 250 variety of cheeses, and 350 fresh fruits and vegetables. No one, including the major grocery chains, offers such a diverse product variety.
4. Very customer oriented. Whenever possible, Kathy works the counter and spends time out in the store interacting with customers. She encourages the clerks to be friendly and helpful to the customers and ask if they found everything they were looking for. If several customers request the same item, Kudler orders that item for the shelves or will even offer to special order it for the customer.
5. The locations of the stores are in mid- to upper-range economic regions where potential customers can afford to pay gourmet prices for the better quality and healthy products and the greater variety.
6. Kathy is able to interact with all of the staff each week.
7. Repeat customers. Once customers come into the store, they tend to return every 7 to 10 days to purchase more products. Kudler Fine Foods has a great reputation in our neighborhoods.

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WEAKNESSES
1. Deal in mainly perishable goods. Because we do not use any preservatives, approximately 12% of our perishable goods are rotated out of inventory every two or three days, either by being thrown away or donated to local charities. Donated food is still in good condition, but not excellent condition so it is removed from the shelves on an ongoing basis.
2. Specialty shops with high pay-roll: Butcher, baker, wine steward, etc. Payroll of these specialty positions is higher than that of the clerks and stock personnel. It is also difficult to find qualified people for these positions when someone quits or when we open a new store. Our pay is a little bit below average so we allow all employees to take home some of the perishable goods to share with their family. While this does help put food on the table, it does not help some of our employees who have high living expenses.
3. Small management team with lots of responsibilities. When Kathy is sick or on vacation, no one is able to order replacement inventory or deal with major business issues.
4. The Del Mar location is not doing as well as expected. Although the area meets the economic demographics for a successful area, the town is too small to really support the store. Once the Carlsbad location is opened a few miles south, the Del Mar store will be phased out when the rental agreement expires.
5. Geographic expansion limitations. While there are many areas, just within California that would make great sites for future stores, it gets more and more difficult for Kathy to visit each store and maintain inventory and ordering. While we are planning to open the Carlsbad location and close down the Del Mar store, we are also considering San Francisco as our next out-of-the-area expansion, which will make it difficult for Kathy to use her current management approach.

OPPORTUNITIES
1. Geographic expansion throughout California. There are many more potential areas for new stores including San Diego, Palm Springs, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Other areas will be considered with Carlsbad next on the list and then possible sites in the San Francisco area. The Asian Specialty Produce Department has been doing quite well and Kudler believes that the largest concentration of Asians in California is in the San Francisco area.
2. There is an opportunity to bring in outside management to help run the operation. With multiple locations, Kathy is quickly recognizing the fact that she is having a difficult time doing everything that needs to be done. She is thinking about hiring someone to help with purchasing and inventory tracking. These areas keep her in the back office of the stores instead of out front with the customers, which is the part that she enjoys.
3. There is an opportunity to offer more catering services. Kudler has provided some catering services upon request and in general, the customers have been very pleased with the service. Since Kathy handles the delivery, set-up, distribution, and clean-up for

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the event, she is able to keep costs down and the profit margin is 25% better than product profit margin in the stores. In addition, Kathy has received tips on top of the profit that basically pays her expenses to travel and set up the event.
4. Opportunity to add more product line as we grow. Customers are always asking if we carry a specific item or product. If we receive several requests for the same product, we ask our wholesalers if they can provide the product on a trial basis. Recently, we had a few people request Hungarian Wax Peppers which are commonly found on the East Coast of the United States but difficult to find on the West Coast.
5. Opportunity to spread our brand outside of California as we grow. Most specialty stores are in the eastern half of the United States so the entire west coast offers great opportunities particularly for those who have moved from New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia who are used to the specialty gourmet stores. We believe there are some additional opportunities in Naples, FL and Greenwich, CT that will be explored in the future as well.
6. Opportunity to be acquired. As we continue to grow, there is always the possibility that we may be acquired by another company. Kathy could consider such a move in the future as part of her retirement plan.

THREATS
1. While we currently dont have any competition, another gourmet shop could open in our geographic area. If we offer fresh and healthy products at a reasonable price hopefully we can keep competitors from entering the marketplace.
2. Economy could change and customers could stop buying gourmet foods. Gourmet foods (imported foods and organically grown food) cost just a little bit more than what you normally find in the grocery store. If the economy declines and peoples cash flow is decreased, customers may buy fewer gourmet items and purchase products at the local grocery store.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
Risk Potential Impact Likelihood Detection Difficulty Value
5.1 Deal with perishable goods 7 7 3 147
5.2 Gourmet food concept may fail 10 6 3 180
5.3 Economic downturn 8.5 9 7 535.5
5.4 Competitors entering marketplace 8.5 8 8.5 578
5.5 Founder's health 10 7 10 700
5.6 Earthquake 7.5 7.5 10 562.5
5.7 Weather 8 7 7 392

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1. We deal in perishable goods. They have a short shelf-life and we often turn the inventory, either through sales or replacing product, to keep the inventory fresh. We have begun a program to track sales versus the time of year so we can more accurately order the correct quantities from year to year and location to location. We dont believe this is a significant risk.
2. There is always the possibility that the concept of a gourmet store might fail. The fact that Zabars in New York, Andros in Philadelphia and Provisions Gourmet Market in St. Louis, other well-known gourmet stores, have been in business sixty years or more indicates that this can be a very stable business once it is established. Many people living in Southern California have migrated from the East Coast and are unable to get some of the specialty foods they are accustomed to in the regular supermarket. We offer a viable alternative for them.
3. There is always the risk that the economy in Southern California could decline and not support gourmet stores. Right now, the economy is solid. Even though the area just went through a downturn due to the high-tech bubble, Northern California the San Francisco and Silicon Valley area absorbed most of the impact. While the economy is a concern, we cant control it so all we can do is watch our trends and order accordingly.
4. There is the risk of a major competitor entering the marketplace and taking market share away. Right now we dont see this happening. Trader Joes does have some stores in the area but we offer a more diverse and specialized product line for our select customers. We dont see anyone else opening a gourmet specialty store that would compete with us in the marketplace and try to take our market share away. We have repeat customers who are happy with our service.
5. Although Kathys health is great at the current time, there is always the possibility of something happening to her that would jeopardize the business. This is a concern as Kathy manages most of the financial aspects of the business, as well as making the final decisions on inventory and ordering. We plan to install an electronic, automated system in the future that will allow us to track these ordering.
6. There is always the possibility of an earthquake in Southern California that could alter the demographics and the economic stability of the region. We cant do anything about it and other competitors would be in a similar position.
7. There is the possibility that the weather could dramatically affect crop yields and our suppliers could dramatically increase the cost of perishable goods to us. This is another area that we cant control and the effect would be the same to our competitors.

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Stakeholder Analysis
We do have some stakeholders that we monitor. We view stakeholders as those entities, internal or external, who could affect our organization or be affected by our organization. The following list is not inclusive, but ones that we do keep in mind:
??Staff Our team of clerks and shelf-stock individuals are critical to our operation. Although Kathy visits each store, much of her time is spent doing back-office work so the staff members are really the ones having the day-to-day contact with the customers. While the work environment is not stressful, whenever someone quits or is fired, the whole store has to pick up the effort while a new person is hired and trained.
??Customers We try to take very good care of our customers. Clerks are encouraged to keep track of comments or requests, and share them with Kathy when she comes into the store. Some free samples of food are offered for tasting on a limited basis and we have monthly wine appreciation meetings. If a customer requests a product, we see if it is feasible for us to stock that item. If we cant, we offer to special order it. We take complaints about product or service very seriously and try to address any and all problems quickly.
??Wholesale Suppliers Our product comes to us from local, national and international suppliers. We purchase our fresh, organic fruits and vegetables locally from distributors who ensure that the product is of the highest quality. Our dairy products are offered locally and we receive our meats from all over the country. Some of our wine and cheese is imported through national and international wholesalers. We have good financial terms with suppliers and even though we order on a weekly basis, most allow us to pay in 30 days.
??Banks Our banks extend credit terms to Kathy when we are launching a new store and around the holiday season when we need to purchase more product than normal. Kathy also sometimes uses her credit line during the summer slow months to help carry the stores through. We have a great credit rating and relationship with our local banks.
??Competition Our competition locally is minimal and consists of a few specialty shops, major supermarket chains and some online gourmet shops. We think there is room for our stores in each of the marketplaces we are in and intend to move into.
??Kathy Kudler Kathy not only has the vision of the organization, she has established the culture and is the main management person. She hires new people, fires those not working out, finalizes the inventory numbers, places the weekly orders and controls the finances making sure all of the vendors get paid.

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Competitive Analysis
All of the stores are surrounded by multiple locations of traditional supermarkets such as Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons. These stores sell many of the products that Kudlers sells and they are beginning to advertise specialized sections offering organic produce and free-range meat. However, Kudlers is positioned to attract a more narrowly focused customer. KFF appeals to the person who sees themselves as a discriminating gourmet. Such people are looking for more than organic foodstuffs. They want the best foods, excellent customer service and the utensils necessary to create gourmet meals. As such, KFF is not in direct competition with the traditional supermarkets. There are a number of health food stores located near each of Kudlers locations; stores such as Trader Joes and Whole Foods. These stores concentrate on the organic nature of their products. While KFF stresses organic produce and meats, we dont see these stores as our direct competition. Our customers are more focused on the cooking and dining experience rather than the health conscious lifestyle. Also, our customers are less price conscious than the typical health food store customer. Given the diversity of the population of Southern California, it is not surprising that there are a number of stores featuring international foodstuffs. The better known ones are the International Market & Grill, Aria International Market, Indian International Food and the Balboa International Market. These stores are focused on foreign foods and not on the gourmet experience. Our employees have heard many customers relate how they had come to Kudlers after frequenting one of the international food stores because, while they may have had a particular ingredient, they didnt have the selection, tools, expertise or service that weprovide. While KFF doesnt have any direct competition, there are some businesses that are vying for the same customer base. One such store is Jonathans Market located in La Jolla. Jonathans is a specialty food store and restaurant. The main distinction between Jonathans and Kudlers is that Jonathans is more focused on its restaurant business and its wine department. They do have a large wine selection and a full-time sommelier. They also hold regular wine tasting events. Their meat, seafood and produce selections are somewhat limited and their meat and seafood seem to be priced a little high. While KFF and Jonathans are both seeking to attract a wealthier clientele, the persons frequenting Jonathans are not gourmands, but people who are attracted to the restaurant and the wine shop. While Jonathans is not a direct threat, Kathy needs to recognize that many of Jonathans clients could be enticed to shop at KFF. Jonathans should be considered competition for the La Jolla store and, perhaps, the Del Mar location. At a distance of over 10 miles, it probably isnt significant competition for the Encinitas location.
The Kitchen Witch is a gourmet kitchen utensil store located in Encinitas. In addition to selling utensils, the store also holds cooking classes. Although it is physically located in Encinitas, it has a Web site where it sells its products and takes registrations for its cooking classes. Because of its e-commerce site, it has to be viewed as competition for all of the KFF locations. Because it
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only sells utensils, the Kitchen Witch can stock a much more extensive selection of cooking tools. While Kudlers carries many of the same brands as the Kitchen Witch, we cannot match the depth of the selection since most of our store space is devoted to the grocery items we carry. Harvest Ranch Market has stores located in Del Mar and Encinitas. The stores feature organic foods, an esoteric selection of wines and a deli. The stores are small and the prices seem a bit steep. We should recognize that we will have some competition from the Harvest Ranch Markets, but KFF should come out ahead based on our greater range of services (catering and classes), a larger selection and by paying close attention to prices. Our most serious competition is the Cardiff Seaside Market. The market has been in business since 1985. It offers produce, meats and seafood and caters to the gourmet market. It offers catering services. Located within 2 miles and 4 miles of the Encinitas and Del Mar locations respectively, the Cardiff Seaside Market does present competition to those locations. At a distance of over 12 miles from the La Jolla location, the Cardiff Market is not a serious concern. To date, the owners of the market have not been willing to expand. As Kudlers continues to expand into new markets and grows in size, the effect of the Cardiff Seaside Market should diminish.
Marketing
Kudlers has budgeted $368,200 for sales and marketing efforts for the year 2004. When Kathy started the first store in La Jolla, her sales and marketing efforts consisted of some internal and external signage. While she did some advertising in the local school yearbook and other small efforts, those ads were placed mainly to help other members of the community. As the store became a success and the second store was opened, she decided to take a more formal approach to sales and marketing. Based upon the businesses brief historical data, Kathy recognizes that it has two times a year when it receives the most sales. The first time of year, which is actually the second highest grossing period, is around the Easter holiday. Sales really spike beginning in October, through the Thanksgiving holiday all the way up through New Years. During these peak times of approximately 16 weeks, Kudler prints a flyer that is inserted into the local La Jolla Village News, the North County Times, and the Gay & Lesbian Times. Throughout the rest of the year Kudlers has a monthly flyer printed and distributed through the newspapers. Kudlers also occasionally advertises in local printed materials that advertise in mid- to upscale restaurants as well as some local radio station spots on an infrequent basis.
Kathy also has had printed up tri-fold brochures that advertise the catering business. These brochures are placed in the stores for customers to pick up if they wish and Kathy has them laying out at the events that she caters. She has also given out business cards at these events
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and has had others call her to cater their special event. Recently, she also has noticed that some of the attendees of the catered events have been coming into the stores as well. Flyers are often printed for the wine and cheese tasting and other special events as well.
In the future, Kudlers wants to place advertisements in the San Diego-area telephone directories. Kudlers also wants to design and launch a website that offers many of its products to consumers as well as marketing the catering side of the business. This will be discussed more in the section regarding growth.
Future Growth
We are currently assessing other geographic areas in Southern California to continue our growth. We are interested in the Carlsbad, California area and we are looking at a site on Carlsbad Village Drive between Interstate 5 and the highway leading up the coast. The only major stores in that area are a Vons, an Albertsons, a Prontos Gourmet Market and a few convenience stores. There is a Japanese restaurant in this block, Sushi Taisho, which has been there for many years and is usually quite busy. During the summertime, many people come to Carlsbad to go to the beach and we expect our summer sales to be quite high. This will be described in more detail below. If we continue to be successful, we hope to use our cash flow to expand into this market within the next few five years. We are also looking at expanding into the San Francisco area. Even though this is several hundred miles from our current locations, we believe our Asian Specialty Produce department would be very successful in that area. After we open the Carlsbad location we will begin to scout sites in San Francisco. Our ultimate goal is to compete in high-end areas in other cities as well. Our long-term plan includes possible sites in: Scottsdale, Arizona; Naples, Florida; and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Website
Most of the more well-established gourmet food stores have launched very extensive websites that not only let local customers know what is going on, but also allow for people outside the driving area to purchase product direct. Our goal is to launch our first version of the website in June 2004. We will start with a basic site and add e-commerce capabilities as we fully automate all of our inventory and ordering system so that we can track sales and order replacement product.
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New Locations
Our Del Mar location is not doing as well as expected due to the small population base of the area. Beginning in October 2006, we will begin the site selection process for a new location in Carlsbad, CA. Specifically; we are searching for a location that is on Carlsbad Village Drive between Interstate 5 and the ocean. The population in Carlsbad is around 90,000 and Oceanside (which is located next to Camp Pendleton) has a population of around 160,000 and is only five miles north of Carlsbad Village Drive. Because our Asian Produce Department does quite well, we believe those going to Sushi Taisho would be customers for our store. We also think our wine selection might be of interest to those who visit the wine tasting stores or micro-breweries in the area. We are hoping to have the new Carlsbad location open and operating by no later than June 2009. We also plan to close the Del Mar store and redirect those customers to the Carlsbad store. Since there are only a few exits on the I-5 freeway that separates Del Mar and Carlsbad, we feel sure that we will be able to service our current customers at the new store.
Telephone Directory Advertising
Since directory advertising costs hundreds of dolars a year, we have elected not to advertise in the local directories; however, we believe that once we have standardized our ordering procedures, we might be able to encourage potential customers from San Diego to occasionally make the 40 minute drive up the freeway to shop at our gourmet store.
Catering
So far, the catering side of the business has not really been promoted, but it has been proven to be a profitable venture. Kathy handles all of the catering activities which usually require no on-site staff other than herself. She generally receives sizeable tips which helps add to the revenue stream as well. Although we do have some flyers posted in the stores advertising the catering service, we intend to promote this side of the business more, as we can charge more for the product as well as the service. We intend to have 10,000 multicolored flyers printed up. As customers check out, the clerks at each store will place the flyer into the bag until the 10,000 are distributed. Once the website is developed, a Catering link will be placed on the site with information on the service.
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Coffee & Tea
Most gourmet stores offer a wide selection of coffees and teas. This is one area that can be expanded within the store. Profit margins are high on these products and the shelf life is longer than that of the fresh fruits and vegetables. These are also great products to offer on the website and to potential customers outside of our geographic area.
Fish Counter
Some of the East Coast gourmet stores offer fresh seafood in their stores. Since we are so close to the Pacific Ocean, we intend to expand our offerings by installing a fish counter in each of our stores. Our local wholesale food distribution company carries fresh fish and can simply add this to our order each week. We are hoping that this will help with summer sales as people are doing outdoor activities.
Deli
Although we have a meat department and a cheese department, we really dont have a deli where people can come in and select a product and quantity and have it cut or sliced the way they like. As part of our growth we intend to install a deli counter in each store to offer some of our products prepared to order. We will even offer samples of product for customers to try.
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Develop the Catering side of the business
Hire someone with finance background to help Kathy baofficebonfire
Jan. 2004 Jun. 2004 Oct. 2004 Nov. 2004 Nov. 2005 Oct. 2008 June 2009 Dec. 2009

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Open the Carlsbad store and close out Del Mar location
Automate inventory and ordering system
Finish site location for Carlsbad store Carlsbad Village Drive
Develop a website & ordering system
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Financials
2003 Income Statement
Net Sales $10,796,200
Less: Cost of Goods Sold $6,965,118
Gross Income $3,831,082
Operating Expenses
Advertising $263,000
Amortization $88,390
Bad Debts $2,300
Bank Charges $23,750
Charitable Contributions $10,975
Systems & Network Contract $10,975
Credit Card Fees $691,456
HR Payroll Outsource $8,499
Depreciation $127,234
Dues & Subscriptions $2,559
Insurance $65,000
Custodial Contract $49,200
Interest $41,747
Maintenance Contract $42,000
Misc. $37,560
Office Expenses $8,300
Operating Supplies $5,500
Software Licenses $8,200
Permits & Licenses $3,500
Bonuses - Discretionary $1,330
Postage $46,000
Office Lease $25,530
Telephone $575
Travel $4,000
Utilities $3,060
Vehicle Expenses $13,046
Wages $933,917
Total Expenses $2,520,228

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Net Income Before Taxes $1,310,855
Plus: Interest Income $7,150
Less: Income Taxes $563,292
Less: Profit Sharing Bonus $75,470
Net Income After Taxes $679,243

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2004 Pro Forma Income Statement
Net Sales $12,955,440
Less: Cost of Goods Sold $7,174,072
Gross Income $5,781,368
Operating Expenses
Wages $971,274
Utilities $3152
Insurance $65,000
Advertising $368,200
Vehicle Expenses $13,700
All Other Expenses $1,279,471
Total Expenses $2,700,797
Net Income Before Taxes $3,080,571
Less: Income Taxes $591,457
Net Income After Taxes $2,489,114

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Cash Flow Pro Forma Statement
January 2004 - December 2004 (In Thousands)
12% 6% 6% 9% 4% 5% 5% 6% 6% 9% 15% 17% 100%
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL
Revenues $719 $719 $719 $1,440 $719 $719 $719 $719 $719 $1,440 $2,159 $2,159 $12,955
Expenses
Cost of Goods Sold $399 $399 $399 $797 $399 $399 $399 $399 $399 $797 $1,196 $1,196 $7,174
Wages $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $81 $971
Utilities $.158 $.158 $.158 $.158 $.236 $.315 $.394 $.473 $.394 $.315 $.236 $.157 $3
Insurance $0 $0 $16 $0 $0 $16 $0 $0 $16 $0 $0 $16 $65
Advertising $20 $20 $41 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $41 $61 $61 $20 $368
Vehicle Expenses $.913 $.913 $.913 $.913 $.913 $.913 $.913 $.913 $.913 $.913 $2 $3 $14
All Other Expenses $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $107 $1,279
Total Cash Flow $112 $112 $75 $433 $112 $96 $112 $112 $75 $392 $713 $736 $3,081

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Contingency Plans and Exit Strategies
We try to carefully plan our operations and order product when we think our sales will be the highest. Because we deal quite a bit in perishable goods, we need to be aware of our buying patterns. Although we are in the process of automating the inventory and ordering process, we have been manually controlling and monitoring product as we go along. When our sales volume fluctuates more than 10% in either direction, that is a red flag, and we evaluate and try to determine why we missed our expectations. Sometimes we fail to recognize local community events that bring people into the community who then stop by the store. We conduct a lessons learned on all of these fluctuations and try to improve our performance for the next ordering cycle. If our sales are less than expected, we will make a note to do some extra promotional activity at that same time next year. If our sales exceed our expectations, we try to assess the reason why. Sometimes it is weather related, while other times it is related to special events or our marketing efforts. We try to monitor which products sell well and which ones we dont want to order anymore. The automated system will help us monitor this more but we still watch this closely, particularly as related to the perishable foods. Kathy Kudler is the vision behind the organization. She intends to grow and expand the business for 10 15 years, at which time she will reach retirement age. Her intent is to sell the entire organization at that time and no longer be involved in the operations.

I am requesting a literature review on learning styles and college students. I am looking for gaps in the literature for a possible study on learning styles and technical college students. I need to know what has been done in this area to justify me doing a study. The gaps in the literature may persuade me to go in a different direction.

1. I would like for you to use the EndNote Reference Management Software. Please send me the endnote files.

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