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- 551: Joshua Larwence Chamberlin
- ... Fannie died in our Brunswick home, and was buried three days later in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery. After I resigned as Bowdoin's president in 1883, I turned my attention to the business world. I worked out of Florida, New York and Maine, and my business ventures ranged from developing land in Florida, establishing the Ocala and Silver Springs Railroad, and holding stock in, and serving as president of, several companies, including New Jersey Construction, Mutual Town and Bond in New York, and Kinetic Power. My idealism and sense of duty to others were two factors that motivated me in business. After about a decade of trying to make a go of it in the business world, I gave it up. After that I attended meetings and took an active interest in several organizations. Such ...
- 552: Deficit Spending
- ... at or near its full capability for production it cannot increase supply through investment of deficit dollars. Deficit dollars then translate into demand for goods that aren't being produced. Referring back to the small business example, if a company is selling all the products it can produce they can still higher another salesman. But since there are no more goods to be sold the salesman only increases the number of ... to be a five cent piece of bubblegum. Despite its dangers inflation is used to some extent to curb the debt. Crowding out is when the government is looking for the same capital that the business sector wants to invest. This causes fierce competition for funds to invest. The fierce competition causes an increase in interest rates and often business will decide against further investment and growth. The government may have the money to build new highways but the truckers cannot afford trucks to use on them. The governments needs will crowd out business ...
- 553: Economics
- ... only foreclose mortgages and seize property. It could not and did not operatee cleverly. The trick was, and is, to loan an industrious person half of what he needed to make a go of his business and then when he failed, to take over the business and the invested money loaned as well. Governments and chain banks in the West are still at it today. They are assisted by Income Tax. The profits of a business are taxed each year so that it has no money to renew its machinery or to expand. To keep going it has to borrow money from the chain banks of the State. One slip ...
- 554: Human Health
- ... the problem is that it is not so simple. However, it stands to reason if a person has health, they have a better chance at the other two. Bob Geary of Woodstown is building a business that has the potential of not only bringing health to his customers, but also fianancial rewards. I offer a variety of nutritional, weight control, and skin care products, said Bob. They are 100 percent doctor recommended natural herbal products. The company that provides the products has been doing business for over 16 years, and they had $1.2 Billion in sales last year. They are the foremost manufacturer of nutritional and weight-loss products. The company is based in Southern California, and is doing business internationally in 32 countries. An article in the November 1995 issue of CONSUMER REPORTS published a list of herbs that might help and herbs that cause harm. Almost all of the herbs that are ...
- 555: Labor Unions
- ... a nation of growing cities, of coal and steel, of engines and fast communications. Though living standards generally rose, millions of industrial workers lived in crowded, unsanitary slums. Their conditions became desperate in times of business depressions. Then it was not unusual for workers to go on strike and battle their employers. Between 1865 and 1900, industrial violence occurred on numerous occasions. Probably the most violent confrontation between labor and employers ... concerned about labor's problems. They were alarmed by the growing use of court rulings to halt strikes. In 1890, for example, Congress passed the Sherman Anti-trust Act. Its purpose was to punish big business corporations that combined to prevent competition. Yet more and more it was being used as a weapon against unions. The Progressives were unhappy about the use of federal troops and state militia against strikers. They ... sought to control. Courts found legal openings in the Clayton Act and issued rulings against union activity. The courts also found ways to use the Sherman Anti-trust Act against unions. Opposed by public opinion, business and the courts, union membership fell. The number of AFL members dropped to 2,770,000 by 1929. This decline took place even though the number of workers in industry rose by almost seven ...
- 556: Being a Mortician
- ... requires three years of credit(IRN 9). A concentration of courses is also required in some of the states. You may need to take 15 credits in natural science, 13 in social sciences, 13 in business, 14 in chemistry(IRN 10). In addition to your college work, you will need at least 50 credit hours of professional work in mortuary science. "There are about 40 schools of mortuary science officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education today"(Shipley 220). The curriculum generally consists of courses in: "Embalming, Restorative Art, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Anatomy, Small Business Management, Funeral Home management, Merchandising, Accounting, Funeral Home Law, Computers, History and sociology of Funeral Service, Psychology of Grief, Grief Counseling, oral and Written Communication, Funeral Service Law, Business Law, and Ethics"(IRN 11). Along with educational requirements you need to look at the personal requirements it takes to be a funeral director. You have to be on call 24-hours a day ...
- 557: Calvin Coolidge
- ... the scandal that have been plaguing his presidency. Praying by candlelight, Coolidge descended the stairs to the plain living room of his father's house, lighted only by two kerosene lamps. Upon an old wooden business desk, a copy of the US Constitution was found and Coolidge took the oath of office, as his father administered him as the next president of the United States on the family Bible. In his ... Walter Lippmann, a White House advisor for Coolidge in 1926, pointed out: "... his talent for effectively doing nothing. This active inactivity suits the mood and certain needs of the country admirably. It suits all the business interests which wants to be let alone... And it suits all those who have become convinced that government in this country has become dangerously complicated and top heavy.." (Touchman 90). It is no wonder, that ... to farming problems (Touchman 178). Coolidge also endorsed Jeffersonian ideas of minimal government. His do-as-little-as-possible policy fit the style of the times in which America was presiding. Coolidge was also pro-business as he was noted for saying, "a man who builds a business, builds a temple." (Coolidge). During the Coolidge Administration, the only negative attitude Coolidge had was on foreign affairs. Elihu Root, a White ...
- 558: U.S. Budget Deficit - Good or Bad?
- ... at or near its full capability for production it cannot increase supply through investment of deficit dollars. Deficit dollars then translate into demand for goods that arent being produced. Referring back to the small business example, if a company is selling all the products it can produce they can still higher another salesman. But since there are no more goods to be sold the salesman only increases the number of ... to be a five cent piece of bubblegum. Despite its dangers inflation is used to some extent to curb the debt. Crowding out is when the government is looking for the same capital that the business sector wants to invest. This causes fierce competition for funds to invest. The fierce competition causes an increase in interest rates and often business will decide against further investment and growth. The government may have the money to build new highways but the truckers cannot afford trucks to use on them. The governments needs will crowd out business ...
- 559: The Economic Growth of Asia
- ... grow by about 1 million a year. By the 1990, the country's exports were up to about $800 million U.S dollars while imports totaled nearly $1 billion.( World 157). Vietnam's most lucrative business were oil and gas. In addition, it is in this sector of the industry that attracted the most attention of foreign investors. British Petroleum was the first western firm to make a significant contribution to ... are a force to be reckoned with in the near future as these countries are developing at breakneck speed. China, even before the merging with Hong Kong, is currently the center of attraction in the business world. Japan has already establish itself and become the most influential partner in the business world while the 'youngest' of them all, Vietnam, is already beginning to stamp its mark in South East Asia and soon, without doubt, throughout the world. Works Cited Gibney, Frank. "Vietnam: Back In Business." ...
- 560: Rainforest Cafe, Inc: Outline to Rainforest Cafe Research Report
- ... retail industries. At this point Rainforest Cafe, Inc. has performed considerably well in the restaurant and specialty retail industry considering their size in the market. They have teamed with Walt Disney World in a shrewd business move that should change them in a very positive way. The large pull that Walt Disney World has as an theme park should boost their marketability in other areas of the country and possibly on ... units to date. CONCLUSION Although I am not currently seeking a career in the restaurant industry, I would certainly consider applying for a position in the retail area of Rainforest Cafe. They are a growing business which seems to be taking advantage of their resources in the best possible manner. A person who climbs the ladder in a Rainforest Cafe is sure to have job security for years to come. In March 1996 I purchased shares of Rainforest Cafe. I plan to hold onto the shares as they continue to grow and increase my investment. BIBLIOGRAPHY Berry, Kate. "Rainforest Cafe Makes A Splash." Investors Business Daily September 6, 1996. Melcher, Richard A. and Dale Kurschner. "Entrepreneurs: Lyle Berman." Business Week September 5, 1996. Nielson, Dennis. "Rainforest Cafe," Reuter's Money Network Online. November 18, 1996. Rainforest Cafe - A Wild ...
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