Abstract Presentations

The Partnership to Promote Healthy Eating & Active Living, Inc.

The Partnership to Promote Healthy Eating & Active Living, Inc. Mission: To promote healthy nutrition and physical activity lifestyle behaviors through a public/private multi-disciplinary partnership grounded on consumer understanding History of the Partnership

ECT 455 E-Commerce Web Site Engineering

ECT 455 E-Commerce Web Site Engineering Lecture #2 Consumer Internet Commerce Agenda Market News Types of Consumers and Purchases Business Models and Value Propositions e-Commerce Value Chain Assignments – Website Analysis Project Deliverable B A Quick Poll:

Mission and Goals Programs Scholarships Awards Publications Research Education Fundraising Dinner Golf Chapter Donation

Mission and Goals Programs Scholarships Awards Publications Research Education Fundraising Dinner Golf Chapter Donation Reception. MISSION.

The Mysterious Failure of Tampa’s Pedestrian Mall

The Mysterious Failure of Tampa’s Pedestrian Mall. Our starting point… Tampa’s Franklin Street Mall. Proof that pedestrian malls don’t work?.

HOW TO BUY A USED CAR MINI-LESSON

HOW TO BUY A USED CAR MINI-LESSON INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CONSUMER EDUCATION Copyright, 1996 © Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. INTRODUCTION

Tapping into the Only Remaining Untapped Market in the Auto Industry...

Tapping into the Only Remaining Untapped Market in the Auto Industry... The Used Car Market New Car* Average Profit $1,462 Used Car* Average Profit $1,742 Why the Used Car Market? Because of greater profit margins. *Source: NADA (excluding financing and insurance profits)

FIN 444 Asymmetric Information A situation where one party to a market transaction has much more information about a pro

FIN 444 Asymmetric Information A situation where one party to a market transaction has much more information about a product or service than the other. Moral Hazard Problem There is a tendency of one party to a contract to alter his/her behaviour in ways that are costly to the other party .

Decisions about Cars

Decisions about Cars New or Used Of course new cars are nice. They have the latest gadgets in the car world. They have a distinct smell. The floor doesn’t have very much stuff on it.

How suitable is hydrogen as a fuel

Hydrogen has been proven to be a reliable source of fuel, which can be used to power cars with top speeds of over 100mph Hydrogen cars in crash tests have been proven to be as safe as conventionally fuelled cars How suitable is hydrogen as a fuel

Reserving for Long-Duration Policies

Reserving for Long-Duration Policies Presented by Roger M. Hayne, FCAS, MAAA CLRS, San Diego, CA September 10-11, 2007 What We Are Used To Usual P&C Products Term of 1 year of less Loss emergence usually uniform over term (though some seasonality can exist)

Example 1

Example 1 To predict the asking price of a used Chevrolet Camaro, the following data were collected on the car’s age and mileage. Data is stored in CAMARO1. Determine the regression equation and answer additional questions stated later. Solution

Personal Finance: Another Perspective

Personal Finance: Another Perspective The Auto Decision: Understanding Buying versus Leasing Objectives Understand how a car fits into your financial plan Understand key issues of car ownership C. Understand how to buy or lease a new vehicle and the lease versus buy decision

Intending to Remember: Rapid Mobilization of Attention Enhances Memory

Intending to Remember: Rapid Mobilization of Attention Enhances Memory Richard A. Block Montana State University Introduction: Two Questions Is intending to remember information effective or even necessary for remembering?

9.3 Purchasing a Used Vehicle 2/17/05

9.3 Purchasing a Used Vehicle 2/17/05 Good Morning! Please grab a calculator. Please write the following title down in your notes along with the date. Discussion Questions Name 4 things that bring the value of a used car down. a. Dents in the side b. c. d. Discussion Questions

Modeling of Traffic Patterns on Highways

Modeling of Traffic Patterns on Highways Jordan Hurley Computer Systems Lab 2005-2006 Abstract

lesson eight

lesson eight. cars and loans. the costs of owning and operating a car. Ownership (fixed) costs: Purchase price Sales tax Registration fee, title, and license Financing costs Insurance Operating (flexible) costs: Gasoline Oil and other fluids Tires Maintenance and repairs

Islam

Islam 2010 Samuel Huntington (“The Clash of Civilizations”) estimated that by 2025 Muslims would increase to 30% and Christians decline to 25%. Why It Matters From the U.S. Center for World Mission Largest Muslim Populations Indonesia - 203 MM 88% Pakistan - 174 MM 96%

Where in the world are these places?

Where in the world are these places? By: Eleanor Joyce City of Salem Schools Developed and Developing Countries in the World Religions in the World Judaism Places of Conflict in the World

The Islamic Revolution of 1979

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 Global Studies Mr. Birkmeier Overview The Islamic Revolution of Iran was: A widespread uprising in 1978-1979 Islamic fundamentalists overthrew the Shah of Iran Revolution was led by Ayatollah Khomeini Islamic Republic of Iran established The Shah

Southeast Asia and Islam

Southeast Asia and Islam Kevin Hewison Carolina Asia Center University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Countries of SE Asia Indonesia The Philippines Cambodia Malaysia Singapore Myanmar (Burma) Brunei Darrusalam Vietnam Lao PDR Thailand Diversity!! Muslim populations in SE Asia

Post-Independence / 20 th Century Long-Term Struggles

Post-Independence / 20 th Century Long-Term Struggles. China: 1960’s-Present. Mao tried 2 major reform programs: 1. Great Leap Forward Promoted agriculture/industry by getting rid of private property (tried to get distinct ‘Chinese’ communism)

Chapter Seven: The Evolution of Jihadist Networks

Chapter Seven: The Evolution of Jihadist Networks. Religion and Militant Religion. Religion and Militant Religion. The birth of al Qaeda Born in the last stages of the Soviet-Afghan War It grew until the U.S. took offensive in Afghanistan in October 2001

Reflections on South Asian Islam

Reflections on South Asian Islam. Carl Ernst, UNC-CH International Studies Schools Association “ Muslim Diasporas ” panel Durham NC, Feb. 17, 2006 . Significant historical dates (war and politics). 711: Arabs conquer Indus valley (Sind)

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