The term ‘urban heat island’ refers to the localized increase in temperature associated with an urban area. The UHI is an example of unintentional climate modification when urbanization changes the characteristics of the earth’s surface and atmosphere. It was observed that the UHI effect might result in minimum urban temperatures being 5-6° greater than the surrounding countryside. In the case of London‚ mean annual temperature was 11°C‚ while the surrounding countryside was 9.6°C and the suburbs
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Abstract The history of digital image compositing—other than simple digital implementation of known film art—is essentially the history of the alpha channel. Distinctions are drawn between digital printing and digital compositing‚ between matte creation and matte usage‚ and between (binary) masking and (subtle) matting. The history of the integral alpha channel and premultiplied alpha ideas are presented and their importance in the development of digital compositing in its current modern form is made clear
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Distribution in the Wider Marketing Context Although the focus of this thesis is on distribution‚ it is important to see distribution as a critical aspect of an organisation’s wider marketing strategy. Hudson (2008: 8) cited Kotler’s (1984) definition of marketing which reflected the importance of distribution as a major aspect of the marketing process: The process of planning and executing the conception‚ pricing‚ promotion‚ and distribution of ideas‚ goods‚ and services to create exchange
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UNDERSTAND POLITICS THROUGH FILM JOURNAL–THE FORMAT Name of student: Chris Poore Date: November 3‚ 2008 Film Title: The Island Year: 2005 Author/Screenwriter: Caspian Tredwell-Owen; Alex Kurtzman ; Robert Orci Producer: Michael Bay; Ian Bryce; Walter F. Parkes
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The Island In the film ‘The Island’‚ directed by Michael Bay there are many scenes which include various techniques to show a theme. In this scene Lincoln Six-Echo and Jordan two-Delta decide to go back to Dr Merricks Biotech facility and attempt to save their clone friends and destroy the biotech facility. Their moral and compassionate actions allow them to do this and in doing so risk their freedom and lives. In the end it’s their actions that make us understand the system was not right. Bay
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MKT 382 PRICING/CHANNELS FALL‚ 2011 Course Unique # 05135 (9:30 a.m.) Professor Kate Mackie‚ Ph.D. Office CBA 5.176 M (behind Executive Education‚ past Communications Office) Office Hours Tuesdays/Thursdays‚ 1:00-2:30‚ and by appointment Phone 512-288-3115 (Cell phone – feel free to call any day before 9 p.m.) E-Mail Kate.Mackie@mccombs.utexas.edu Skype katemackietx Course Web Page via Blackboard Teaching Assistants Dave Isquick (David.Isquick@mba12.mccombs.utexas.edu )
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COMMUNICATION CHANNEL Communication channels carry the data from one computer to another Two categories of communication channels Physical Connections Ethernet cable – consists of twisted pair cable; slowest; being phased out by more advanced and reliable media Coaxial cable – single solid copper core; 80 times transmission of twisted pair; television and computer networks Fiber optic – 26‚000 times capacity of twisted pair cable; more secure and reliable; best over limited distances; lighter‚ more
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Professor Paul Herbig Lecture #8: Channel Conflict Distribution channel members—the manufacturer‚ the wholesaler (or industrial distributor)‚ the retailer‚ and the customer are interdependent and their relationships are a key to the successful operation of the channel. Conflict is virtually inevitable throughout the marketing channel. Most researchers agree that this condition is due primarily to the functional interdependence between channel members . Between the channel members‚ a dynamic field of
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Session 7 DISTIBUTION CHANNELS By the end of this unit‚ you should be able to: • Explain why companies use distribution channels and discuss the functions these channels perform. • Discuss how channel members interact and how they organize to perform the work of the channel. • Identify the major channel alternatives open to a company. • Discuss the nature and importance of marketing logistics and supply chain management. • Describe the major types of retailers
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A Study of Effectiveness of Channel Distribution in Best Cotton Mill PVT‚ Ltd -Tirupur. DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL If managed properly‚ distributors provide access to customers that can determine a supplier’s reach‚ revenue‚ and long-term growth potential. Companies with productive channel relationships stand to increase sales‚ reduce operating costs‚ and improve customer reach. Importantly‚ effective distribution channel management delivers benefits to all players in the value chain
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