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one of the top declining brands out of the top 100 best global brands. Lastly, BlackBerry recorded weak financial performance. The company’s net revenues decreased from $18,423 million in FY2012 to $3,335 million in FY2015, this signifies a compound annual rate change (CARC) of 43% during…

Aging: Is It a Happy or Sad Term? With the development of the world economy, the average life expectancy has shot up while the definition of aging has varied widely. “Aging is the process of becoming old or becoming worn out,” according to the Collins English Dictionary (Collins). Eastern and Southeastern Asians used to respect the term aging and viewed it as a symbol of wisdom. Under the influence of globalization and rapidly changed technology, aging is not a positive word anymore, instead, it…

that needs to be done in order to properly determine how to protect the epithelial lining in the throat and how to keep the immune system functioning at 100% so these animals do not get sick. Additionally, (Sharkhuu 2011) found that the production rate of species affected by air pollutants dropped by 25%. That means one out of every four beef cows would not travel across the scale to be harvested. That is terrifying especially with how the World is only getting…

In 2013, global biochar market revenue was at $229.3M, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% in the next 7 years. By 2020, market revenue would be at 572.3M (Wood 2016). In the same amount of time, global commercial biochar production volume is expected to rise from 100kT to 300kT at a CAGR of 20.1%. Possible regulations…

Luxury Fashion brands are an emerging concept in Pakistani market today. Sherman (2009) pointed out the fact that major markets for luxury brands are now no longer limited to developed countries in the West, but have expanded to new markets in the East as well. Ownership of luxury brands can reflects the owner's social status as luxury brands are universally recognized as a statement of good taste in a global economy (Nueno & Quelch, 1998). There are various definitions of luxury brands. For…

the asset base and the Committee’s understanding that investment policy must accommodate long-term as well as short-term goals. The need for a minimum annual payout equal to 5% of assets must be considered, as well as the need to maintain the real value of these assets. A total return objective (roughly equal to the grant rate plus the inflation rate, but not less than the 5% required for maintenance of the foundation’s tax-exempt status) is appropriate. Risk Tolerance: The increase in the…

greatest strength of Aldi is its rich heritage. Despite having its origins and headquarters in Germany, Aldi is currently the “leading low-price grocer” in the United States (MENA Report, 2013). Its U.S. stores contribute over $5 billion to the overall annual company sales (Podsada, 2007). The company’s name is, therefore, already a brand that stimulates consumer interest, particularly due to the company’s unique business model. Unlike traditional supermarkets, Aldi’s business model focuses on…

settlements are ethical, they may not be the best choice for an individual. In a Business Week article (October 31, 2005), options were examined for a 72 year old male with a life expectancy of 8 years and a $1 million dollar life insurance policy with an annual premium of $37,000. The four options were: 1) Cash the policy today for $100,000. 2) Sell the policy in a viatical settlement for $275,000. 3) Reduce the death benefit to $375,000, which would keep the policy in force for 12 years…

tobacco is another extraordinary influence on kids’ tobacco use. If there is a simple access to tobacco in the household, it can be paired with the increase chance of tobacco use by the teenager or kid in the home. Smoking as a teen can stunt the growth of your lungs and ultimately affect the way you run. Due to the high levels of nicotine found in tobacco when a child uses tobacco for the first time, there is a possibility for problem use in the near future. For instance, the article “Kids and…

years, a spike of gluten allergies (or 4 mild intolerances) appeared resulting in the demand of gluten free foods. The Weston A. Price Foundation posted an article saying, “ The market for gluten-free foods and beverages is booming, with a compound annual growth rate of 28 percent from 2004 to 2008” (Daniel K., 2010, para.4). Today, gluten free products are even more common; big brand grocery stores will carry gluten free bread, pasta, beer and baked goods. To replace the gluten, products will…