However, she admits the likelihood that her grief and distraction had prevented her from tending with the proper attention to her garden. She denotes that though she is not entirely certain that she believes the superstition applies in practical reality, she tends to communicate her feelings to her plants on a regular basis now. She feels a greater emotional connection to them now as she strives to keep her garden vibrant.
From my discussion with my neighbor, I actually found that the superstition had rendered an interesting condition in her. Namely, she has chosen to perpetuate the superstition not just based on an experience which suggested only a specious connection between death and her garden but perhaps based on the unconscious connection between the memory of her husband and the vibrancy of her garden. In this regard, it must be seen as a positive condition of belief for my neighbor,…...

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Works Cited:

Phipps, N. (2007). Superstitions in the Garden Realm. Associated Content.

Somerville, C.A. (2009). Farming Superstitions and Superstitions About Plants. Associated Content.

Similarly, the niche audience will consist of members who typically eat at home, rather than those whose busy lifestyle leads more toward eating out. Thus, the niche audience for this message consists of financially comfortable people who do a household's shopping, are moderately concerned with their health, and who already enjoy buying and eating fresh produce at home.
Because this lifestyle message is targeting those who are at least moderately concerned about their health, it is assumed that they have a rather active lifestyle. Additionally, shopping at the market each week suggests that these people get out quite often. For this reason, the best media in which to present this media is a recorded radio commercial. The commercial should be short, to the point, and include the catchy slogan as well as facts regarding an organic lifestyle. By using this target audience and media for the lifestyle message, many will…...

Does Epsom Salt Help in the Growth of House Plants?
Project Design Plan

The growth of house plants is a relatively complex process because these plants require various elements in order to grow. Some of these elements that contribute to the growth of house plants include water and some amount of sun light, which are crucial in the health and strength of house plants. Epsom salt has been regarded as an important element for the growth and health of plants because it contains magnesium and sulfur.
Problem Statement: Epsom salt could help a gardener to grow strong and healthy plants without using chemicals though the salt contains sulfur and magnesium. While all plants require water and a certain amount of sunlight in order to growth strong and healthy, gardeners are faced with the need to maximize plant growth as much as possible. As a result, some gardeners utilize different chemicals in order to…...

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Hanna, M. (2012, December 30). Why is Replication So Important? Retrieved July 24, 2017, from  https://honestuniverse.com/2012/12/30/why-is-replication-so-important/ 

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Tilley, N. (2016, November 27). Information About Using Epsom Salts for Plants. Retrieved July 24, 2017, from  https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm 

http://www.southernliving.com/garden/grumpy-gardener/are-epsom-salts-really-good-for-plants 

Organic Agriculture, Gardening and Retail
Organic Gardening

Global Emerging Industry

The purpose of this work is to explore the feasibility of entering into the industry of either retail of organic food or perhaps the possible agricultural realm of the organic food industry. This work will examine all aspects of the organic food industry in brief as well as exploring the marketing possibilities as well as the financial report of a sampling of those doing business within this industry.

Organic food products are growing in terms of customer demand and that is good news for those in the business and indeed for those who desire to see this industry expand which will offer more choices in health wise consumption to consumers as well as providing employment for those who may be otherwise considered non-employable due to educational limitations and finally this industry may very well provide at least some of the answers as to sustainability…...

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Whole Food Market Investor Relations [Online] located at:  http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/investor/fiscal04highlights.html 

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Dibsa should turn towards the market-based pricing strategy, which sees the implementation of competitive prices for the 3-in-1 Lawnmower. The selection of this combination of strategies would generate several impacts upon the company, but most of them would be obvious at product lifecycle level. In this order of ideas:
The sales revenues would be significantly high throughout the first six months and they would allow the company to cover for the large costs incurred in the manufacturing of the product as well as register profits; they would however decrease with the implementation of the market pricing strategy and the 3-in-1 Lawnmower would metamorphose from a star product into a cash cow

The costs incurred in the manufacturing of the new lawnmower have already begun to decrease and will continue to do so; the actual impact of the pricing strategy is limited, with the specification however that these costs will not be…...

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Berman, K., Knight, J., Case, J., 2006, Financial Intelligence: A Manager's Guide to Knowing what the Numbers Really Mean, Harvard Business Press

Bolander, S.F., Gooding, C.W., Mister, W.G., 1999, Transfer Pricing Strategies and Lot Sizing Decisions, Journal of Managerial Issues, Vol. 11

Drudy, C., 2004, Management and Cost Accounting, 6th Edition, Cengage Learning EMEA

Goetz, Jr., J.F., 1985, the Pricing Decision: A Service Industry's Experience, Journal of Small Business Management, Vol. 23

Elisa Allen is the protagonist of John Steinbeck's short story “The Chrysanthemums,” and Louise Mallard is the protagonist of Kate Chopin's “The Story of An Hour.” Both Elisa and Louise are products of their social and historical contexts, particularly when it comes to gender norms. Elisa and Louise are passive protagonists, because patriarchy has stripped them of political agency. By creating passive protagonists in their respective short stories, Steinbeck and Chopin make powerful social commentary about the role of women in their private and public lives.
Both Elisa and Louise feel stuck in their marriage, but perceive liberation as impossible within the confines of their culture. In both short stories, nature symbolizes wasted potential. For example, Elisa is capable of so much more than gardening: "The chrysanthemum stems seemed too small and easy for her energy," (Steinbeck). Similarly, Louise realizes that she has wasted her life when she sees nature through…...

Do not sit on the bottom of the tub, this causes too much bending of the hip. Use liquid soap to avoid dropping the bar of soap. A long-handles bath sponge will help in bathing below the knees."
The necessary precautions for the post-operative housekeeping process, according to the Center for Patient and Community Education (2009), "sit for rest breaks as needed. Slide objects along the countertop rather than carrying then. Use a utility cart with wheels to transfer items to and from the table. Attach a bag or basket to your walker or wear a fanny pack to carry small items. Use a long-handled reacher to reach objects on the floor. emove all throw rugs and long electrical cords to avoid tripping in your home. Watch out for slippery/wet areas on the floor." (Center for Patient and Community Education, 2009) Certainly watch out for slippery floors if pets are…...

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Case-Smith, J. (2003). Outcomes in hand rehabilitation using occupational therapy services. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57, 409-506

(2009) Center for Patient and Community Education in association with the Department of Outcomes Management and the Communications & Marketing Department at California Pacific Medical Center.  http://www.cpmc.org/learning/documents/rg-thr-home.html 

Cipriano, L.E., Chesworth, B.M., Anderson, C.K., & Zaric, G.S. (2007). Predicting joint replacement waiting times. Health Care Management Science, 10(2), 195. Retrieved from  http://search.proquest.com/docview/227985557?accountid=13044 

Cleveland Clinic (2011) Total Hip Replacement.  http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/hip_replacement/or_overview.aspx

marketing plan for an online lawn care company. The writer provides information about products, services and other objectives of the company. It performs a SWOT analysis as well and provides target markets and other important features that are needed to launch and maintain a successful business.
The company is called, Complete Lawn Care.

This name was chosen for several reasons. The first reason it was chosen was because it indicates to the public what it is the company does. It will provide complete lawn care products to its customers that can be shipped once they have been ordered online.

A second reason it was chosen is because the word Complete falls at the beginning of the name and that places it at the front of alphabetized things such as phone book, Internet searches etc.

The name Complete Lawn Care Products indicates the customer does not need to go elsewhere for the products. This…...

Business
Leadership Learning & Development

The reorganization of a business can take many forms. One of the most crucial areas for reorganization when expanding a business, buying a new business, or even restructuring because of bankruptcy, is to focus the new management team and to incorporate viable solutions for leadership learning & development protection. This report aims to draw up a management development program, devise a program that ensures that the learning needs of the organization are met in a sound and reliable strategic plan and illustrate how a well formatted strategic plan can tie in the objectives associated with learning and development planning.

In addition, the report must also justify the management development program including the strengths and weaknesses of this type of program. By explaining the importance of learning and development in the strategic direction of an organization, the management team is more likely to successfully evaluate what is and is…...

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Ciulla, Joanne B. (1998). Ethics, the Heart of Leadership. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishing.

Daft, Richard L. (1997). Management (4th ed.). New York, NY: The Dryden Press.

Dew, John R. (1997). Empowerment and Democracy in the Workplace: Applying Adult Education Theory and Practice for Cultivating Empowerment. Westport, CT: Quorum Books.

Durgee, Jeffrey F., Gina Colarelli O'Connor, and Robert W. Veryzer. (1996) Translating Values Into Product Wants. Journal of Advertising Research. Vol. 36.

social media plan a company organization. There restrictions company choose. The organization a small company (a local company a modest web presence ) a larger company, plan replicate company, choose a company room improving social media strategy.
Social media plan for Home Depot

Home Depot is one of the favorite stores of the American population, having established a powerful name within the communities. The company also operates outside the United States, through stores located in Mexico, Canada and China. The format of Home Depot is that of large size stores, where customers can buy virtually any home related products, including gardening tools, furniture or remodeling materials.

The success of the organization is due to a multitude of elements, such as the positive relationship established with the customer, the strong financial results obtained by the firm, the powerful managerial model, the strength of the brand or a powerful internal culture (Davila, Epstein and…...

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Davila, A., Epstein, M.J., Manzoni, J.F. (2010). Performance management and management control: innovative concepts and practices / Emerald Publishing Group.

Evans, D. (2012). Social media marketing: an hour a day. 2nd edition. John Wiley and Sons.

Hines, K. (2012). Pinterest business accounts: the definitive guide to getting started. Social Media Examiner.   accessed on December 13, 2012http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/pinterest-guide-business-pages/#more-30199 

Zarella, D. (2009). The social media marketing book. O'Reilly Media Inc.

Small business management principles are important considerations in relation to a landscaping or gardening business. Like other small businesses, an owner or manager of a landscaping business must have a clear understanding of entrepreneurialism, business plans, legal aspects of business in the United States, finance, and pricing. An understanding of these concepts can help the landscaping business owner overcome many of the potential setbacks of small business, and help them enjoy the rewards that come with running a small business.
Entrepreneurialism is an important concept for the manager of a small landscaping business to understand. The Global Entrepreneurship Institute defines entrepreneurialism as a person who wants to start his or her own business, as well as finding new opportunities for business and expansion at the same company. Some of the traits of entrepreneurialism include risk-taking, and personal management of that risk. Innovators, small business owners, and executives can be seen as…...

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Business Town. WHY PLAN YOUR Business? 25 April 2004.  http://www.businesstown.com/planning/creating-why2.asp 

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Global Entrepreneurship Institute. Entrepreneurship. 26 April 2004.  http://www.gcase.org/gcase.org-Entrepreneurship.htm 

McNamara, Carter. Legal Forms and Traditional Structures of U.S. Business Organizations. 25 April 2004.  http://www.managementhelp.org/org_thry/forms.htm

Nestle Scientists Find Method to Cut Sugar in Chocolate by 40%
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-30/nestle-scientists-find-method-to-cut-sugar-in-chocolate-by-40

Scientists have invented some new alternatives that can be used in place of sugar but still have the same palatability, appearance and preservative power as the original, natural sweetener. his INNOVAIVE discovery will hopefully be embraced by several SUCESSIVE SEGEMENS of consumers, beginning with EARLY ADOPERS and then spreading out to more reluctant LAGGARDS. Producers of candy such as Nestle are seeking an edge upon their competition…...

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This smart garden turned me into the laziest gardeners ever

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EARLY ADOPTERS with green thumbs who have a favorable attitude to SCIENCE are always seeking to find better ways to grow their gardens. Gardeners with EMPATHY may feel sad when the plants that they have carefully cultivated die. This is where Click and Grow Smart Garden can be useful. This INNOVATION lets ADOPTERS grow plants with minimal effort. The device specifically alerts the gardener when plants need water. It is plugged into a power source. It also includes a plastic tank that the gardener can fill with water and a cover to insulate the garden. The gardener can plant the included plant capsules in the garden's smart soil. Despite its INNOVATIVENESS, there are fears that gardeners whom the manufacturer CHARACTERIZES as LAGGARDS will feel that the machine takes away the pleasure of caring for a plant and reduces gardening to and preprogrammed electronic gadget.

Case Synopsis
Al Sadeem Garden Landscape is a company that provides landscaping, gardening and maintenance services to a variety of clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This case study provides a strategic analysis of the company, with specific attention to the operational history of the company, its internal and external environments, as well as successful strategies. The case study also identifies the challenges facing the company and provides recommendations for overcoming the challenges. The case study was compiled based on secondary data.

2. Introduction

Al Sadeem was established in 2014 with the aim of providing landscaping, gardening and maintenance services to small, medium-sized and large organizations in the UAE. Though the company has experienced fairly impressive growth in the two years it has been in existence, it faces significant challenges relating to marketing and financing. Based on a careful analysis of the company's internal and external environments, this case study provides recommendations…...

In Jamaica, like many other physicians abroad, Sloane collected specimen; later, he acquired the collections of others. Among the botanical material in his collection were exotic plants and bird skins, "unique albums of Durer's prints and drawings" "a vast library of manuscripts and printed books" (Geographical 2003 26+,the second two items of which probably contained abundant botanical engravings.

Not all of the items Sloane collected survived. One that id, however, was cocoa, which he brought back to England and "marketed shrewdly as a medicinal drink valued for its 'Lightness on the Stomach'" (Sterns 2003 411+). The financial incentive was strong in many of the collectors, although with Sloane, it also had a practical side as he went in search of remedies. In 1712, for example, Sloane became keen to purchase the collection of the German physician, Engelbert Kaempfer. A chapter of Kaempfer's book, Exotic Pleasures, mentioned a number of Oriental remedies,…...

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Fara, Patricia. 1998. Images of a Man of Science. History Today, October, 42+.  http://www.questia.com/ .

hobbies/Pastimes
Apart from what an individual does for a living, which usually takes up only about 8 hours a day, he also finds time to do some other work. This is really what he often wants to do, but since this job does not get him enough money for a living, he usually takes it up as a part time activity in which he has a lot of interest. Naturally due to his own personal interest, he also develops a lot of knowledge about the matter.

Having a hobby is something which humans have been associated with for a long time and thus it can be seen in many areas related to humans. Let us look at some of them, as there may be other hobbies also that are not listed here. Some hobbies are animal-related and can be further broken down into beekeeping, dog breeding, herpeto-culture, animal fancy meaning having…...

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Building a greenhouse is a great way to ensure you have a steady supply of fresh vegetables, fresh flowers, or just beautiful houseplants.  Greenhouses can be built in a variety of different locations from the backyard to space stations.  Determining how to construct your greenhouse depends on what you are growing, wear you are located, and your access to materials.

Here is a list of potential research topics for greenhouse plant materials:

1. Are metal frames superior to other frames for greenhouse construction, and does the answer to this question depend on the environment outside the greenhouse, the....

1. Encourage social engagement: Encouraging elderly individuals in long term care facilities to participate in group activities, social events, and regular interactions with other residents can combat feelings of isolation and improve mental well-being.

2. Implement regular physical activity programs: Physical exercise has been shown to improve mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and promote general well-being. Facilities should offer a variety of exercise options tailored to different abilities and needs.

3. Provide access to mental health services: Having access to mental health professionals, counselors, and therapists can help elderly individuals manage stress, cope with challenges, and work through emotional issues.

4. Offer cognitive....

1. The Evolutionary Significance of Variegation in Codiaeum Variegatum
2. Exploring the Cultural and Historical Significance of Codiaeum Variegatum in Different Societies
3. The Ecological Role of Codiaeum Variegatum in its Natural Habitat
4. The Genetic Basis of Variegation in Codiaeum Variegatum and its Implications for Plant Breeding
5. Codiaeum Variegatum as a Model Organism for Studying Plant Pigment Biosynthesis
6. The Effects of Climate Change on Codiaeum Variegatum Populations and Potential Conservation Strategies
7. The Cultural and Economic Importance of Codiaeum Variegatum in the Horticulture Industry
8. An Examination of the Various Cultivars and Hybrids of Codiaeum Variegatum and their Unique Characteristics
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1. The Evolution and Adaptation of Codiaeum Variegatum: A Study of its Unique Leaf Variegation
2. The Cultural and Symbolic Significance of Codiaeum Variegatum in Different Regions
3. Codiaeum Variegatum as a Therapeutic Plant: Exploring its Medicinal Properties
4. The Role of Codiaeum Variegatum in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration
5. Codiaeum Variegatum in Art and Design: Aesthetic Beauty and Inspiration
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7. The Intriguing Genetics of Codiaeum Variegatum's Variegated Leaves
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