SR338
TODAY:
-The discussion questions for the 2 articles that were assigned on Tuesday were due.
-We finished Chapter 4.
-We discussed the 2 articles.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5.
HOMEWORK:
-Brad Head will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 discussion questions:
1) What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US each year?
2) What % of the US adult population (20 years & older) have a BMI greater than 25?
3) What % of the US adult population (20 years & older) have a BMI greater than 30?
4) About how much money do people spend yearly attempting to lose weight?
5) The total cost attributable to treating obesity-related diseases is estimated at how much per year?
6) Excessive body weight & obesity are risk factors for many physical ailments including what?
7) Research indicates that individuals who are 30 or more pounds overweight lose about how many years of life?
8) Severe obesity (BMI > 45) at a young age, may cut up to how many years off one's life?
9) About what % of people in the US are underweight?
10) Define the following eating disorders:
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Binge-eating disorder
D) Emotional eating
11) When diet is combined with exercise, close to 100% of the weight loss is in the form of what?
12) What is ghrelin & leptin?
13) What is the average BMI of individuals who get less than 6 hours of sleep per night?
14) What is the average BMI of individuals who average 8 hours of sleep per night?
15) On average, how many pounds does the typical adult American gain per year?
16) What is the most important reason why physical activity & exercise are so vital for weight loss maintenance?
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
WEDNESDAY 02/27
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 7-11 were due.
-The Panthers/Chiefs SBJ article discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz 6.
-We discussed the SBJ article.
-We finished discussing Chapter 3.
HOMEWORK:
-Bryana Harron will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 discussion questions:
12) What is the most common method that governments have to raise money for professional sport facilities?
13) Explain how each of the following types of taxes can be used to subsidize professional sports.
A) Sales Tax
B) Property Tax
C) Tourism Taxes
D) Sin Taxes
E) Entertainment Taxes
14) What stadium did the citizens in and around Denver agree to fund through a sales tax increase?
15) What Seattle stadium was partially funded by a variety of tourism taxes?
16) What Ohio stadiums were funded through cigarette & liquor taxes?
17) Though not utilized often, what is perhaps the best method of taxation to construct a professional sports' facility?
-Read the article, "Dolphins Working on Tech Upgrades for Sun Life Stadium," in the February 18-24 SBJ on page 13 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What is the name of the Dolphins stadium?
2) What is the seating capacity of the stadium?
3) Six years ago what did the Dolphins become one of the first big league teams to do?
4) The team's proposed stadium upgrades will cost how much?
5) The team's proposed stadium upgrades is pending governmental approval of what?
6) In the stadium's 190 suites, the intent is to replace phones with what?
7) What are the Dolphins doing to remain on the leading edge of technology?
8) What does Stadium Vision Mobile provide?
9) What is one of the biggest price points for Stadium Vision Mobile?
IC212
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 6 & 7 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. We will finish Chapter 3 on Friday by finishing the discussion of the 7 key sources of opportunities that we started today.
HOMEWORK:
-Erin Lang will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 5-7 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2 by discussing the importance of creativity & innovation on entrepreneurship.
HOMEWORK:
-Jackson Dean will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-The BUAB Chapters 3 & 4 discussion questions that were posted last Wednesday are due this Friday.,
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 7-11 were due.
-The Panthers/Chiefs SBJ article discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz 6.
-We discussed the SBJ article.
-We finished discussing Chapter 3.
HOMEWORK:
-Bryana Harron will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 discussion questions:
12) What is the most common method that governments have to raise money for professional sport facilities?
13) Explain how each of the following types of taxes can be used to subsidize professional sports.
A) Sales Tax
B) Property Tax
C) Tourism Taxes
D) Sin Taxes
E) Entertainment Taxes
14) What stadium did the citizens in and around Denver agree to fund through a sales tax increase?
15) What Seattle stadium was partially funded by a variety of tourism taxes?
16) What Ohio stadiums were funded through cigarette & liquor taxes?
17) Though not utilized often, what is perhaps the best method of taxation to construct a professional sports' facility?
-Read the article, "Dolphins Working on Tech Upgrades for Sun Life Stadium," in the February 18-24 SBJ on page 13 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What is the name of the Dolphins stadium?
2) What is the seating capacity of the stadium?
3) Six years ago what did the Dolphins become one of the first big league teams to do?
4) The team's proposed stadium upgrades will cost how much?
5) The team's proposed stadium upgrades is pending governmental approval of what?
6) In the stadium's 190 suites, the intent is to replace phones with what?
7) What are the Dolphins doing to remain on the leading edge of technology?
8) What does Stadium Vision Mobile provide?
9) What is one of the biggest price points for Stadium Vision Mobile?
IC212
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 6 & 7 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. We will finish Chapter 3 on Friday by finishing the discussion of the 7 key sources of opportunities that we started today.
HOMEWORK:
-Erin Lang will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 5-7 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2 by discussing the importance of creativity & innovation on entrepreneurship.
HOMEWORK:
-Jackson Dean will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-The BUAB Chapters 3 & 4 discussion questions that were posted last Wednesday are due this Friday.,
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TUESDAY 02/26
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 6-16 were due.
-You took Quiz 6.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3 by discussing vitamins, minerals, & water.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4 by discussion body composition & assessing body composition.
HOMEWORK:
-Steve Hathaway will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the article, "First Lady's Plan Identifies Healthy MyPlate Recipes," & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What 5 media companies are working with the first lady's Let's Move! campaign to identify the MyPlate-worthy recipes?
2) A new Pinterest page will feature more than how many recipes?
3) Who is also partnering in this effort to ensure that the recipes align with the dietary guidelines and have limited added sugar and saturated fat and are low in sodium?
4) The first lady is celebrating what anniversary of her "Let's Move!" initiative to combat childhood obesity?
5) About a third of kids and teens are overweight or obese, putting them at a greater risk of developing a host of debilitating and costly diseases, including what?
-Read the article "Obesity in America: What's Driving the Epidemic?" & answer the following discussion questions:
1) How many American adults out of 3 are now overweight or obese?
2) What are the most obvious consequences of obesity?
3) Out of every 10 American deaths, how many are the result of obesity & overweight?
4) What does obesity & overweight issues cost our society every year?
5) What % of job in 2010 required at least moderate physical activity?
6) The average American man is burning how many fewer calories today than he did in the 1960's?
7) What % of adults get enough exercise?
8) What % of his waking hours does the average American spend sitting down?
9) What is "sedentary work?"
10) An ACS study found that what can be hazardous to your health?
11) TV watching has been linked to an increased risk of what disease?
12) What 2 things account for the rise in caloric intake of Americans?
13) What make the single largest contribution to the caloric glut?
14) Sleeping less than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
15) Sleeping more than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
16) How many drinks for a man is considered moderate drinking?
17) What can moderate drinking reduce the risk of?
18) One drink a day can lead to how many pounds gained over a year?
-I decided not to assign Chapter 5 discussion questions for Thursday. They will be assigned on Thursday & due next Tuesday.
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 6-16 were due.
-You took Quiz 6.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3 by discussing vitamins, minerals, & water.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4 by discussion body composition & assessing body composition.
HOMEWORK:
-Steve Hathaway will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the article, "First Lady's Plan Identifies Healthy MyPlate Recipes," & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What 5 media companies are working with the first lady's Let's Move! campaign to identify the MyPlate-worthy recipes?
2) A new Pinterest page will feature more than how many recipes?
3) Who is also partnering in this effort to ensure that the recipes align with the dietary guidelines and have limited added sugar and saturated fat and are low in sodium?
4) The first lady is celebrating what anniversary of her "Let's Move!" initiative to combat childhood obesity?
5) About a third of kids and teens are overweight or obese, putting them at a greater risk of developing a host of debilitating and costly diseases, including what?
-Read the article "Obesity in America: What's Driving the Epidemic?" & answer the following discussion questions:
1) How many American adults out of 3 are now overweight or obese?
2) What are the most obvious consequences of obesity?
3) Out of every 10 American deaths, how many are the result of obesity & overweight?
4) What does obesity & overweight issues cost our society every year?
5) What % of job in 2010 required at least moderate physical activity?
6) The average American man is burning how many fewer calories today than he did in the 1960's?
7) What % of adults get enough exercise?
8) What % of his waking hours does the average American spend sitting down?
9) What is "sedentary work?"
10) An ACS study found that what can be hazardous to your health?
11) TV watching has been linked to an increased risk of what disease?
12) What 2 things account for the rise in caloric intake of Americans?
13) What make the single largest contribution to the caloric glut?
14) Sleeping less than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
15) Sleeping more than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
16) How many drinks for a man is considered moderate drinking?
17) What can moderate drinking reduce the risk of?
18) One drink a day can lead to how many pounds gained over a year?
-I decided not to assign Chapter 5 discussion questions for Thursday. They will be assigned on Thursday & due next Tuesday.
Monday, February 25, 2013
MONDAY 02/25
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-6 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3 by discussing the acquisition of land for building sports facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Calvin Graves will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 discussion questions:
7) How do professional franchises & facilities generate economic activity?
8) What are some questions that sport economists raise about the economic effect of sport franchises' & facilities'?
9) What "psychic benefits" do sport organizations provide?
10) What is BIRGing?
11) What economic & psychic benefits did the Packers recent Super Bowl provide the town of Green Bay?
-From the February 18-24 SBJ read the article "Panthers, Populous Take Refurb Cues From K.C." on page 8 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What stadium's face-lift are the Carolina Panthers using as the primary model for proposed upgrades to their Bank of America Stadium?
2) What Kansas City-based sports design firm won the competition to develop the 10-year master plan for the Panthers stadium?
3) What is the total costs for the Panthers' projects?
4) How much money have the Panthers committed to paying for the upgrades?
5) About $200 million of the project costs will be paid how?
6) The Panthers plan to start the improvements after the 2013 season by installing what?
7) Arrowhead's seating bowl is widely recognized for having the best what in the NFL?
8) How does improving stadium gate entrances provide opportunities for the Panthers to generate new revenue?
IC212
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-5 were due.
-You took Quiz 5.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3 by discussing the problems that Starbucks has had in recent years.
HOMEWORK:
-Kris Kruszka will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions:
6) What 2 things make collaboration tick day to day and move in step with shortened windows of opportunity?
7) In October 2001, Ericsson entered into a joint venture with Sony to develop & market what?
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1.
HOMEWORK:
-Adam Dallaire will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 discussion questions:
4) State the 7 steps in the creative process.
5) Explain the difference between left & right brain thinking.
6) Explain the difference between convergent & divergent thinking.
7) Summarize/Explain the following techniques for improving the creative process:
A) Brainstorming
B) Mind-Mapping
C) TRIZ
D) Rapid Prototyping
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-6 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3 by discussing the acquisition of land for building sports facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Calvin Graves will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 discussion questions:
7) How do professional franchises & facilities generate economic activity?
8) What are some questions that sport economists raise about the economic effect of sport franchises' & facilities'?
9) What "psychic benefits" do sport organizations provide?
10) What is BIRGing?
11) What economic & psychic benefits did the Packers recent Super Bowl provide the town of Green Bay?
-From the February 18-24 SBJ read the article "Panthers, Populous Take Refurb Cues From K.C." on page 8 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What stadium's face-lift are the Carolina Panthers using as the primary model for proposed upgrades to their Bank of America Stadium?
2) What Kansas City-based sports design firm won the competition to develop the 10-year master plan for the Panthers stadium?
3) What is the total costs for the Panthers' projects?
4) How much money have the Panthers committed to paying for the upgrades?
5) About $200 million of the project costs will be paid how?
6) The Panthers plan to start the improvements after the 2013 season by installing what?
7) Arrowhead's seating bowl is widely recognized for having the best what in the NFL?
8) How does improving stadium gate entrances provide opportunities for the Panthers to generate new revenue?
IC212
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-5 were due.
-You took Quiz 5.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3 by discussing the problems that Starbucks has had in recent years.
HOMEWORK:
-Kris Kruszka will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions:
6) What 2 things make collaboration tick day to day and move in step with shortened windows of opportunity?
7) In October 2001, Ericsson entered into a joint venture with Sony to develop & market what?
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1.
HOMEWORK:
-Adam Dallaire will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 discussion questions:
4) State the 7 steps in the creative process.
5) Explain the difference between left & right brain thinking.
6) Explain the difference between convergent & divergent thinking.
7) Summarize/Explain the following techniques for improving the creative process:
A) Brainstorming
B) Mind-Mapping
C) TRIZ
D) Rapid Prototyping
Friday, February 22, 2013
FRIDAY 02/22
SR368
TODAY:
-The Coors Field SBJ article discussion questions were due.
-I handed out copies of last week's & this week's SBJ.
-You took Quiz 5.
-We discussed the Plus/Delta Chart.
-We discussed the Coors Field article.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on why future expansion & renovation should be integrated into all facility designs.
HOMEWORK:
-Joe Flynn will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, should public subsidies be used to finance sport facilities?
2) What franchise became the first major professional sport team to move from the Midwest or northern section of the US to the West Coast?
3) What problem did the Rams' move create for visiting teams, & how did the Rams help with this inconvenience?
4) How was the land in Los Angeles acquired for the Dodgers stadium?
5) What are "cookie-cutter" facilities?
6) How did the palace at Auburn Hills & Camden Yards spur a change in the type of facilities that were being built?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz 4.
-We discussed the Plus/Delta Chart.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on what organizations need to do to be innovative.
HOMEWORK:
-Danielle Hare will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making?
2) What was Myelin Repair Foundation’s collaboration model?
3) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"
4) What is Toshiba’s collaborative business model?
5) Why has the Sony-Ericsson joint venture been a very successful collaboration?
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 5-7 were due.
-You took Quiz 5.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on what the attributes of all successful businesses are, what an entrepreneur is, and what are the characteristics of the entrepreneurial personality.
HOMEWORK:
-Lukas Cramer will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 discussion questions:
1) Define the following terms: creativity, innovation, & entrepreneurship.
2) State the 10 barriers to creativity.
3) State the 7 steps in the creative process.
TODAY:
-The Coors Field SBJ article discussion questions were due.
-I handed out copies of last week's & this week's SBJ.
-You took Quiz 5.
-We discussed the Plus/Delta Chart.
-We discussed the Coors Field article.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on why future expansion & renovation should be integrated into all facility designs.
HOMEWORK:
-Joe Flynn will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, should public subsidies be used to finance sport facilities?
2) What franchise became the first major professional sport team to move from the Midwest or northern section of the US to the West Coast?
3) What problem did the Rams' move create for visiting teams, & how did the Rams help with this inconvenience?
4) How was the land in Los Angeles acquired for the Dodgers stadium?
5) What are "cookie-cutter" facilities?
6) How did the palace at Auburn Hills & Camden Yards spur a change in the type of facilities that were being built?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz 4.
-We discussed the Plus/Delta Chart.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on what organizations need to do to be innovative.
HOMEWORK:
-Danielle Hare will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making?
2) What was Myelin Repair Foundation’s collaboration model?
3) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"
4) What is Toshiba’s collaborative business model?
5) Why has the Sony-Ericsson joint venture been a very successful collaboration?
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 5-7 were due.
-You took Quiz 5.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on what the attributes of all successful businesses are, what an entrepreneur is, and what are the characteristics of the entrepreneurial personality.
HOMEWORK:
-Lukas Cramer will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 discussion questions:
1) Define the following terms: creativity, innovation, & entrepreneurship.
2) State the 10 barriers to creativity.
3) State the 7 steps in the creative process.
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