http://www.citehr.com/28437-6-thinking-hat-concept.html

or

http://blog.iqmatrix.com/mind-map/edward-de-bono-6-thinking-hats-mind-map

Anyway, an example might be “Universal Mobile translator with speech recognition capabilities”

Under white hat, I would list something like
White Hat:
-All the related technology already exists
-Cost projection per unit is $300-500
-Portable
-Convenient
-Voice activated

Red Hat:
-People will love it.
-People would be less afraid to travel
-More comfortable speaking to foreigners
-Improved worldwide inter-race communications
-Improved political interactions

Black Hat:
-Another device contributing to hearing loss
-EMI radiation effecting the brain
-Too expensive for low income people
-Possibilities of miscommunication
-We have no inventor experience

Yellow Hat
-Will be the best invention ever
-Worldwide popularity
-Will make us, the inventors, billionaires
-We will be on all the cool TV talk shows and news
-We can become UN ambassadors for peace

Green Hat:
-Can improve cost effectiveness by applying for US, UN and other manufacturing, distribution and retail subsidies
-Enable periodic updates for improved translational capabilities of device
-Local energy network focused unit’s power options
-Basic “black and white” LCD display with low power consumption

Blue Hat:
-Need to shop around and compare existing conventional portable universal translators for prices, capabilities, power options
-Need to investigate government, UN, private foundations grant and subsidy options and processes
-Check into working with professional entrepreneur or marketing company
-Investigate what we need to know (software, linguistics, marketing, finance, etc.) to make this happen

I need everyone’s help creating a topic that will also easily help me write down a lot of information under each hat.

All help is welcome and much appreciated!

Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, 15 of its former republics became independent. Twelve of these former republics formed the Commonwealth of Independent States, largely in recognition of
A. the economic threat posed by the European Union.
B. common cultural ties.
C. the need to sustain the trade flows established during Soviet times.
D. the threat posed by NATO.

In 2005, which two European groups rejected an EU treaty that would have provided for an EU constitution?
A. The French and the Dutch
B. The Danes and the Irish
C. The Germans and the Dutch
D. The French and the Irish

Which of the following countries has the highest number of Fortune 500 companies?
A. Germany
B. France
C. United States
D. Japan

In the Northern Europe sub region, which country, famous for its mobile phones, was ruled under the Swedish monarchy until 1809?
A. Norway
B. Denmark
C. Finland
D. Estonia

After Stalin died in 1953, the number of people sent to the gulag
A. actually increased.
B. remained about the same.
C. decreased slightly.
D. decreased dramatically

Which of the following is the only global city in the region of Russia and its neighboring countries?
A. St. Petersburg
B. Moscow
C. Tashkent
D. Kiev

In general, the most materially advanced and developed countries are focused on extensive development of the _______ sector of their economy.
A. tertiary
B. secondary
C. quaternary
D. primary

An activist who fights for people’s right to have a job that pays a living wage would most likely be identified as standing for _______ rights.
A. social
B. cultural
C. political
D. natural

Serbian nationalists adopted which of the following terms to rationalize their actions during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina?
A. Holocaust
B. Ethnic cleansing
C. Depopulation
D. Ethnic diversity

The Soviet policy of democratic centralism maintained that
A. capitalists used their riches to manipulate governments to serve their interests.
B. the state owned all businesses for the good of the people.
C. the Communist Party represented the working people and, therefore, was the only party with the right to govern.
D. the state, not free-market consumers, should decide what needed to be produced.

The position of a place north or south of the equator is measured in
A. terms proportional distance.
B. meridians of latitude.
C. terms of relative location.
D. degrees of latitude.

Under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev, the doctrine of perestroika called for which of the following?
A. More local control and free-market practices
B. Openness in communication
C. Democratic elections
D. A central banking system under private ownership

Which of the follow is a Slavic language?
A. Flemish
B. Romanian
C. Polish
D. Gaelic

N.RAMESH KUMAR

Contact Address: 2-1/442, Munish Nagar, Vilampatti Road, Near Sabai Matchworks, Anaiyur (Post), Sivakasi (West) – 626 124. Mobile: + 91 99943 18866
E-mail: invitingtoindia@yahoo.co.in

OBJECTIVE

SEEKING A CHALLENGING CAREER WITH A PROGRESSIVE ORGANISATION WHICH WILL UTILIZE MY EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

Education : B.B.A 1997 – 2000 in
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi
69.11 % – First Class

Computer Proficiency : MS Office (Word / Excel / Outlook)
Constructive Usages of Internet for the development of the Institution, Able to generate Potential Export Enquiries via Trade Leads, Website Maintenance

Total Experience : 9 Years

1. VENKATESHWARA HATCHERIES PRIVATE LIMITED, KOLKATTA

Type of Industry : Poultry Industry (Live Broilers)

Designation : Marketing and Branch Incharge (From Aug 2000 – Feb 2005)

Job Responsibilities :

 Marketing of Live Birds all over West Bengal

 Office Administration

 Reporting daily sales to Zonal Office

2. SRI KALISWARI METAL POWDERS PRIVATE LIMITED, SIVAKASI

Type of Industry : Manufacturing of Aluminium Powder (Raw Material for Fireworks)
Exporting of Aluminium Powder

Designation : Office Administrator, Marketing and Exports (Apr 2005 – May 2009)

Job Responsibilities :

 Domestic Marketing (Sivakasi and North)

 Corresponding and Coordinating with Local Buyers & Foreign Buyers

 Coordinating with Factory Production Department

 Export Pre Shipment Documentation, DEPB, Advance License (DGFT)

 Import Of Raw Material (Aluminium Ingots)

 Pending Payment Follow Up (Local and Export)

 Purchase activities (Machinery and Raw Material)

Interests & Activities
• Adaptability to change
• Initiative to take up new challenging assignments and willing to assume responsibilities
• An ever-positive approach and Go-getter in achieving set objectives
• Logical and Methodical thinking
• Flexibility
• Self Motivation & Self Confidence

Personal Details :

Name : N.Ramesh Kumar

Fathers Name : Mr.S. Natarajan

Date of Birth : 28.03.1980 (29 Yrs)

Marital Status : Single

Nationality : Indian

Religion : Hindu

Languages Known :
Language READ WRITE SPEAK
TAMIL Yes Yes Yes
ENGLISH Yes Yes Yes
HINDI Yes Yes
BENGALI Yes

Co Curricular Activities : NCC (National Cadet Corp)

Declaration:

I hereby state that the above particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief

Date: 17.07.2009 Yours Sincerely,
Place: Sivakasi

N.Ramesh Kumar

what do you think?

Well sort of anyway, I spent the time I was supposed to be doing homework learning computer programming and other divisions of computer science. I graduated high school May 2009, and wasn’t sure if I wanted to go to college yet so I gave myself a year off.

Now it’s January, and I’m wanting to go to college. I just took my SAT’s and will be getting my scores back on February 19th. I’ve been looking at Colleges such as:

Rice University (First Choice)
Harvey Mudd (heard this school was tough, but i’ve always liked a challenge)
University Of Texas at Austin (School i’ve always dreamt of going to)
Texas A&M
Ohio State
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
CalTech

I am VERY interested in genetic programming, and have been toying around with it lately. I am also well versed in OOP principles, and making flexible, reusable, and extensible programs. I have experience developing software for clients via freelancing websites such as rentacoder.com and scriptlance.com.

As you might be able to tell, I am very confused as to what I need to do now. I was wondering if applying genetic programming to solve some sort of problem would increase my chances of getting into these schools. Would any other type of computer programming projects help my chances of getting in? Is my real world software development experience helpful in getting me into college?

Also, my family is making little to no income right now so I should be eligible for financial aid. I have found a ton of resources online, but I’m not sure what to do with all of them. I’m basically lost right now, and asking for some guidance for anyone that has been in a similar situation. Also, here is a list of skills that I have:

HTML
CSS
Graphic Design (beginner to intermediate)
PHP (5 years experience)
MySQL
Perl
Python
C# (3 years experience)
*nix administration
I’m great with Regex
Security vulnerabilities (hackthissite.com hellboundhackers.org and finding vulner. on local machine)
C++ (beginnner)
Java (beginner to intermediate, very similar to C#)
Search Engine Optimization
Internet Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
E-commerce
Ad copy testing/tracking conversions
Google Adwords Specialist

I also might consider playing football in college, here are my relevant attributes:
6’4 198 lbs
4.6 40 yard dash
225 lbs X 1 (weak I know)
32″ vertical
4.43 20 yard shuttle

Another thing of note is I have impeccable balance and control of my body due to training parkour for 2 years. Here is parkour:

me:

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/m_5a625c6a2b2941f0af39ee8a83d4ec4f.jpg

video:

As you can tell, i’ve had a ton of hobbies over the years… any help or guidance is appreciated.

- Cody

What are two pricing strategies that you found in the advertisements?
Describe the function the price serves for each product or service

-Business Structure:
Partnership
- Banking Information:
Bank: Wells Fargo Bank
Contact: Erica Smith, Financial Services Manager

Design Coffee Shop will begin operations in July 2009. Plans also include undertaking a small expansion with 6-8 months of beginning operations.”

Brief outline of your business concept:

Design Coffee Shop is a company involved with providing quality item in an origiral setting. It provides graphic design and marketing communication services. it not provide big business . It isa small local business, not a major corpoaration.
We target the students who need a nice quiet cozy place to think and do their work. Also, students who wanted to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and relax & while looking at murals or listening to music. It will disply the work of 4 graphic designesr and represent our arts.
In the past, people would not spend more than 50 cents for a cup of coffee. For a few years, now they glad to pay $1 to $4 for their cappuccino, mocha latte or vanilla ice blended drink
The specialty-coffee business is growing at a healthy pace.
The competive, companies include Starbucks, The Coffee Bean, Pet’s, Dietrich’s and other major chains, who serve average quality drinks in establishments that have the same generic design appearance. Indeed, Starbucks and The Coffee Bean are often referred to as “fast food” coffeehouses due to their “cookie cutter” design. Now that Americans’ coffee preferences have broadened and matured, many are asking for more from their coffee shop. Design Coffee Shop can fill this need for more sophisticated shop.

Market Risks
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Ownership
The Design Coffee Shop is a general partnership between Lisa and Sandy Mason. Each partner is equally l involved in operation and management of the shop, each to her own abilities.
Location and Facilities
The Design Coffee Shop is located in the Old Town section of San Bernardino, California. We currently own the building we will occupy, though painting and renovation are sorely needed.
Products and Services
Description of Products and Services
The Design coffee shop will offer high quality coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and cappuccino, at a very reasonable price.
We will also buy cookies & snack from other vendor.
Key Features of the Products and Services
All drinks will be made with filtered water and the highest quality ingredients we can get.
Frozen drinks will have caramel or chocolate syrup drizzled in the glass and over the drink. Cappuccino and hot cocoa will have whipped cream toppings as well as the option for candy sprinkles. Cookies will have the option of a chocolate or caramel dip and sprinkles.
We will offer designer flavored cream and five kinds of sweetener, (i.e. sugar, honey, Equal, Splenda, and Sweet-n-Low). Cream and sweetener is at no extra charge.

Production of Products and Services
We will use only filtered water and will brew our coffee in commercial coffeepots that will be thoroughly cleaned between uses.
Future Products and Services
Within the next three to five years we expect to branch out into catering and offer homemade pies, whole or by the slice.
Comparative Advantages in Production
Our low overhead and cheaper pricing will be the key to our success.
Industry Overview
Market Research
There are other businesses that serve only coffee in our town
Size of the Industry
Nationally, the coffee shop industry is quite large, but in somearea, there are more.
Trends
This industry is booming at the present time, and there is a trend toward small cozy places and away from the large generic chains.
Industry Outlook
The coffee business does not show signs of slowing down. With new innovations such as flavorings and additives, it should continue for a long time.
Marketing Strategy
Target Markets
Our target market is a artist and writers who need a nice quiet cozy place to think and do their work.
Description of Key Competitors
Of the three coffee shops in the area, one is a large chain with a very expensive product, one is really a home-style restaurant, and the last one, our biggest competitor is an antique store with a “tea room”.
Analysis of Competitive Position
Our pricing strategy and comfortable atmosphere will be the key to our success. None of the other shops in the area can offer this.
Pricing Strategy
We will offer three sizes of drinks, small $1.00, medium $1.50 and large $2.00.
Our cookies and brownies will sell for $1.00 each and selling a booket of artwork for $10.00
Promotion Strategy
We intend to advertise in the local newspapers and offer a “frequent drinkers club” discount to our best customers. We will also send out ads via direct mail, which will include cents off coupons.
Management and Staffing
Organizational Structure
Our organizational structure will be a simple pyramid style with the owners putting in as much work as the employees. Pyrimid a tall hierarchical structure, in other words, then I would be the boss, with a general manager working as your employee, who has a team, that on its turn supervises the employees. I think I mean a Flat structure (with the owners being “one of the guys”)
Management Team
April and Arlene will share management and supervisory responsibilities equally. Arlene for the morning shift. April for the afternoon shift.
Staffing
We will hire two busboys and two waitresses; these will be recruited from the local high school.
Labor Market Issues
In this area there are many high school students looking for work, part time or full time, we want to fill that need.

Market Risks
The main risk is monetary. The area may not be ready for a place like ours and we may not do a great business.
Implementation Plan
Implementation Activities and Dates
1. A superior-tasting product backed by a unique quality store
A relaxing, upscale interior design
Prime site selection with an upscale affluent population, year-round tourist activity, heavy pedestrian traffic by the site, a dynamic student population and a concentration of local businesses
A market that exposes Dark Roast Java to high-profile “trend-setters” and “key influencers”
Ongoing, aggressive marketing
Highly trained and friendly staff
Multiple revenue streams including gift items, gift baskets and coffee gift/frequency cards in addition to coffee, pastry, chocolates, tea, juice, water and soft drink
A dynamic website with online sales capability

2. Complete renovation 2/15/08
Purchase and set up equipment
Interview staff
Hire staff
3. Begin preliminary advertising 2/15/09 (Not yet)
Operate for 1 week unannounced (to get the kinks out, people notice “new” businesses, word of mouth will get out there, be ready)
Notify local newspaper your grand opening will be (no advertising cost, you’ll be swamped!)
4. Purchase and setup equipment 2/15/09 (This is mentioned above.)
5. Open for business 7/1/09

Financial Plan
Balance Sheet
Current Assets:
Building $150,000
5 computer $5,995

Furnishings $5,000 if I go for a good atmosphere, you’ll need more than that probably, unless you get money from the government (you are promoting culture in the end!)
Equipment $1,000
Cash
Arlene $5,000
April $4,500
Accounts Receivable
None
Inventory
Coffee $1,000
Tea $500
Other Assets
Cups $3,000
Total Current Assets
$24,005
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable (monthly)
Water $200
Phone $150
Electric $500
Donut Vendor $1,000
Warehouse Club $1,000
Coffee Distributor $1,000
Wages $5,000
Advertising $1,000
Taxes Payable
Property Taxes $500
Employee Taxes $2,000
Operating Loans Payable
Startup Loan $500
Printer $ 97
Total Liabilities
$12,947 on going per month
Projected Income
March 05
Coffee $6,000
Tea $2,000
Cookies $1,500
Donuts $2,500
Misc. $4,000
Total Income for March
$16,000
Total Projected Net Profit (Cost/Benefit)
$3,150 for March
This would assume 20 pots of coffee sold a day, plus an assortment of other items. This also assumes the market will not increase or decrease due to weather or economics. This would be an average month.

A tire manufacturer believes the tread life of its snow tires can be described by a normal distribution with a mean of 32,000 miles and a standard deviation of 2800 miles. Find the probability (rounding to tenth of percent) that a randomly selected tire will have a tread life:

a. that last at least 40,000 miles

b. that last less than 30,000 miles

c. that last between 30,000 and 35,000 miles

d. In planning a marketing strategy, a local tire dealer wants to offer a refund to any customer whose tires fail to last a certain number of miles. However, the dealer doesn’t want to take too big a financial risk with this guarantee. If the dealer is willing to give refunds to no more than 1 out of every 50 tires sold, for what mileage can he guarantee each tire to last ? (Round to the nearest whole number)

e. Find the probability that 150 randomly chosen tires will have a mean tread wear of greater than 35,000 miles ? (Round to tenth of a percent)

Can i use my ti 83 to solve. How do i know what formulas to use?

This is the picture below:

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