1. a. Under Armour’s major competitive advantage is in its product concept. It produces athletic gear that enhances the performance‚ uses high-tech material that gives clothes a snug fit and wicks away moisture‚ keeping athletes cool‚ dry‚ and feeling “light”. It has a unique product. b. It frequently uses free endorsements. c. It has achieved a very rapid growth in a short period of time. It’s revenue has increased by almost 6 times between 2003-07. d. Under Armour brand is identified with performance
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Rough Draft Driving under the influence has affected many people’s lives and families’ .Drinking and driving is a problem in today’s society‚ and it is a concern for anyone who drives. Driving under the influence is one of the most common and dangerous situations you can put yourself or someone else in. The fact is that drinking and driving is a huge deal and can leave a long trail of broken dreams and hearts. If you drink and drive‚ not only are you putting yourself at risk‚ but your passengers
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Alcohol Abuse and Treatment: NWHIC (Excerpt) Alcoholism‚ also known as alcohol dependence‚ is a disease. Alcoholism is a chronic‚ often progressive disease with symptoms that include a strong need to drink despite negative consequences‚ such as serious job‚ relationships‚ or health problems. Like many other diseases‚ it has a generally predictable course‚ has recognized symptoms‚ and is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors that are being increasingly well defined. (Source: excerpt
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Table of contents Introduction……………………………………………………………1 Definition of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)………………………..1 Characteristics of FAS…………………………………………………1 Affect of alcohol on the brain………………………………………….1 Affect of FAS on babies………………………………………………..1 The role the South African context has played in FAS………………...1 Conclusion……………………………………………………………...1 Reference List……………………………………………………….…1 Introduction Upon conducting researching for this topic
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DRUGS Drug is any substance which is medicinal‚ intoxicating‚ enhancing performances or sometimes life threatening when taken orally or by directly injecting into the body. These drugs are not considered as foods. War on drug is a common term applied to the prevention of illegal drugs by using military aid and military intercession in co-operation with the countries with an aim to reduce and prohibit the use of these drugs. Drugs are like pesticides sprayed on the field which has some benefits
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violent behavior‚ alcohol poisoning‚ and other health problems. If a responsible parent is supervising when a teen is drinking the parent can control the amount of alcohol the teen can consume. It also prevents the teen from seeking to get alcohol in an illegal way‚ from a stranger‚ or going to jail for being in possession of alcohol. Introduction Alcohol is a gateway drug to trying
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and white cells‚ drug bound to proteins passes through pores in capillaries into the nephron Distal Reabsorption Non-ionized drug molecules (lipid soluble) are reabsorbed into capillaries Ionized molecules required by body (glucose) actively transported back into capillaries Ionized drug molecules (non-lipid soluble) pass into the bladder pH influences reabsorption pH of urine: around 6 ‚ ranges 4.4 to 8 pH manipulated more acidic or basic to facilitate excretion of drugs Kidney makes urine
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Deregulation‚ western cultural influence and high entry barriers has helped the industry in notching up higher sales growth. Alcohol sale is driven by the high GDP growth and more people entering the drinking club with newly obtained prosperity or from up trading from the existing brand. Inherent Potential: Since liberalization‚ the economy has been growing at steady pace with per capita income rising from INR 23‚222 in 2005 to INR 6‚012 in 1991. Shift from country liquor to IMFL is expected
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Drinking and Driving Drinking and Driving Statistic. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is always a bad idea. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only a danger to yourself‚ but also to those around you. Drinking and driving is a mistake for three main reasons‚ alcohol can affect your driving capabilities‚ alcohol can impair your ability to make decisions‚ and the many dangers if anything happens while you are driving under the influence. Drinking and driving is never a
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The issues of texting and driving have been ongoing for years now. Many people are at fault for being distracted drivers. No matter what age you are‚ seventeen or thirty-five‚ being distracted behind the wheel is very dangerous. There is no way to make people stop texting and driving‚ even if it is illegal‚ because people do whatever they want to do. Even though texting and driving is both deadly and illegal‚ people still choose to be distracted by a handheld device‚ the radio‚ or something outside
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