Contact zones of the Olympics As Mary Louise Pratt defined in “Arts of the Contact Zone”‚ contact zones are social spaces where cultural interactions happen; including cultural exchange‚ conflicts‚ understanding‚ and sometimes unbalance of power in contact zones. Relating closely to cultural diversity‚ contact zones definitely exist in global events around the world‚ when people from different places gather together and communicate with one another. The Olympics‚ as one of the most influential global
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Cow’s London Case Study Analysis James and Serena Udderlie are interested in opening a Cow’s London franchise in London‚ Ontario. In order to do so‚ the Udderlie’s must prepare a loan application to the Confederation Bank of Canada. The Udderlie’s are both well educated and employable. James completed his MBA in 1983 and Serena has received her Bachelor of Arts‚ Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education. In addition to these degrees‚ they both claim to have an entrepreneurial spirit
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The importance of sports and games is being increasingly recognised in India‚ from both the educational and social points of view. More and more funds are being allocated for encouraging sports in schools‚ colleges and universities; in fact‚ sports have become an essential part of the curricula. Time was when only a few students‚ who were fond of games like hockey‚ football‚ cricket or tennis‚ were allowed special facilities. But now regular programmes are drawn up in all educational institutions
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The 2012 Presidential Election With the 2012 presidential election just around the corner‚ President Obama’s chances at reelection remain full of speculation and interpretation. Although Obama stands at the top of the polls‚ will he overcome his devastating poll decreases or will the Republican primary knock him out of office? In 2008‚ Obama was elected with 67% approval rating giving America hope to better the economy and other crises after the Bush presidency. Today‚ according to Gallup’s
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Farming in London’s Green Belt Background to farming in London’s Green Belt Farmers future confidence and challenges Opportunities / barriers and solutions 1 Farming in London’s Green Belt Study 2005 Examined current farming activity in London and future activity‚ completed in May 2005 Investigated London farmers connection to local supply chains Investigated farmers future intention Farmers’ Voice Farmers’ Voice is an annual ADAS survey of attitudes & opinions among farmers in England & Wales
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Trip to London Ketura Delisca Here I am sitting on the plane to London for the third time. I know‚ three is an awful lot of times considering how expensive tickets are nowadays. It’s just I haven’t been able to decide whether or not I am ready to leave everything behind. Everything ‚ as in my cute apartment‚ my adorable cat‚ and best of all my friends‚ the same friends who met me the first day of kindergarten; The same friends who helped me through thick and thin‚ from tying my shoes to making
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Biotechnology in London The phrase “location‚ location‚ location” is often used from the real-estate side of business. This phrase is also essential for an organization to determine where they are going to set up their operations in order to have success. When doing business in another country there are several factors that CEO’s must take into account. Predominantly culture is the major concern because there are some variables that cannot be measured; how will the locals react to us being
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OLYMPIC RENT-A-CAR US CASE STUDY STUDENT: JOSÉ FILIPE SOUSA CARVALHO SUMMARY Olympic is a US rent-a-car company facing some changes in the market it operates. A competitor company (Enterprise) is changing its loyalty program. Olympic managers have to evaluate the impact of those changes and to take actions in order to respond correctly to those changes without losing market share and if possible taking advantage of the situation. The aim of this study is to evaluate those changes and to propose
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LONDON ATTRACTION 1: BIG BEN Historical Information: WHAT IS IT? Clock tower in City of Westminster‚ England Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London‚ and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower Height of Big Ben clock tower: 316’ (96 m) Opened: 1859 Architectural style: Gothic Revival architecture Architect: Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the
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allowed to compete in the Olympic games Oscar Pistorius is a South African who was born without both fibulas. His parents decided to have both his legs amputated below the knees when he was very young so that he could learn to walk with prosthetic legs and feet. Pistorius is a natural athlete and has participated in many events in the Paralympic games. He uses artificial limbs named Cheetahs made from carbon fibre. Pistorius should be allowed to compete in the Olympic Games because his use of carbon
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