Bottom Line S Smart Consumer

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 0887232701

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Bottom Line's Smart Consumer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 0887233023

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Bottom Line's Smart Consumer by Anonim Pdf

How to get the best deals anytime, anywhere.

Author : Michael Shuman
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781603585750

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The Local Economy Solution by Michael Shuman Pdf

Reinventing economic development as if small business mattered In cities and towns across the nation, economic development is at a crossroads. A growing body of evidence has proven that its current cornerstone--incentives to attract and retain large, globally mobile businesses--is a dead end. Even those programs that focus on local business, through buy-local initiatives, for example, depend on ongoing support from government or philanthropy. The entire practice of economic development has become ineffective and unaffordable and is in need of a makeover. The Local Economy Solution suggests an alternative approach in which states and cities nurture a new generation of special kinds of businesses that help local businesses grow. These cutting-edge companies, which Shuman calls "pollinator businesses," are creating jobs and the conditions for future economic growth, and doing so in self-financing ways. Pollinator businesses are especially important to communities that are struggling to lift themselves up in a period of economic austerity, when municipal budgets are being slashed. They also promote locally owned businesses that increase local self-reliance and evince high labor and environmental standards. The book includes nearly two dozen case studies of successful pollinator businesses that are creatively facilitating business and neighborhood improvements, entrepreneurship, local purchasing, local investing, and profitable business partnerships. Examples include Main Street Genome (which provides invaluable data to improve local business performance), Supportland (which is developing a powerful loyalty card for local businesses), and Fledge (a business accelerator that finances itself through royalty payments). It also shows how the right kinds of public policy can encourage the spread of pollinator businesses at virtually no cost.

Author : Rick Steves,Cameron Hewitt
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 1150 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781641710534

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Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports by Rick Steves,Cameron Hewitt Pdf

Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 18 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjusting to life on board on the ship, saving money, and traveling economically and ethically Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best attractions, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, the Port of Gdynia, Gdansk, Sopot, Warnermunde, Rostock, Berlin, Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, the Norwegian Fjords, Flam and the Nutshell, Geirangerfjord, Amsterdam, the Port of Zeebrugge, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Southampton, Portsmouth, Dover, Canterbury, London, Le Havre, Honfleur, the D-Day Beaches, Rouen, Paris Maximize your time and savor every moment with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading to the Mediterranean? Pick up Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports.

Author : Art Beroff,Rob Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0971459819

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The Bargain Hunter's & Smart Consumer's Field Guide by Art Beroff,Rob Adams Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211342717

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Consumers' Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 0980384710

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The Smart Consumer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel Yarosh, PH.D.
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780767929202

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The New Science of Perfect Skin by Daniel Yarosh, PH.D. Pdf

Finally—the ultimate beauty bible that gives you everything you need to navigate the dizzying array of claims made by cosmetic companies, and to create your own personalized regimen for perfect skin. We all want glowing, radiant skin no matter what our age, but with all the skin-care options on the market today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choices. Do you really need a cleanser and a toner? Do designer brands from Hollywood doctors really work? Are antioxidants the next true anti-aging breakthrough, and is there a Botox-free way to make wrinkles actually disappear? And, most important, how can you know which products are really worth your money and your time? As a thirty-year veteran of the beauty world, with experience developing and testing products for brands like Estée Lauder and L’Oreal, Daniel Yarosh, Ph.D., understands your skin from the inside out. And he knows how to separate the help from the hype. Today there are plenty of true skin-care miracles that can deliver amazing results, and in The New Science of Perfect Skin, Yarosh gives you everything you need to identify and choose the best, most-effective products—without blowing your beauty budget. You will learn how to: Decode product labels and spot marketing hype Know which highly touted ingredients really work—and which don’t Use the latest, proven innovations—including DNA repair—to see remarkable changes in just a few weeks’ time Streamline your skin-care routine by using “smart” products that contain multiple active ingredients Avoid paying more for high-end brands when drugstore brands have bigger benefits Bringing a scientist’s eye to the cosmetics industry, Yarosh delivers the inside scoop that will help you achieve flawless skin. No woman can afford to go to the drugstore, cosmetics counter, or spa without this eye-opening, must-have guide. This book is about the New Skin-Care Revolution. The good news is that today there are products that really work. The bad news is that there’s never been more confusion and uncertainty about which products get results and which are a waste of money and time. Consumers are bombarded by enticing ads featuring models and celebrities with creamy, flawless skin; salesclerks spouting pseudoscience at cosmetics counters; and countless articles in women’s magazines puffing up the Very Best New Thing each month. So how do you know what really works? I’m going to tell you. Because I understand skin-care products from the inside out, I can separate fact from myth, help from hype, and gems from junk and let you know what has been overpraised and overlooked. I’ll be naming names and telling tales of products that deliver and those that are little more than a puff of smoke and a funhouse mirror. I’ll explain the true breakthroughs in today’s skin-care science and the techniques that can truly rejuvenate skin. Ultimately, instead of succumbing to the “inevitable” aging process, you’ll find yourself with a fresh, natural beauty that continues to unfold with time. So welcome to the New Skin-Care Revolution! Let’s get started. —Daniel Yarosh, Ph.D., in The New Science of Perfect Skin

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Consumer education
ISBN : 0887231993

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The Bottom Line Bargain Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : Monica Giulietti,Chloé Le Coq,Bert Willems,Karim Anaya
Publisher : Centre on Regulation in Europe asbl (CERRE)
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Smart consumers in the internet of energy by Monica Giulietti,Chloé Le Coq,Bert Willems,Karim Anaya Pdf

This report analyses international case studies of innovative business models and regulatory arrangements and provides recommendations for a truly smart energy system. “Active consumers who have access to distributed energy resources, such as solar photovoltaics, storage, electric vehicles and heating appliances will play a crucial role in the challenging transition to a low carbon energy system", explains Monica Giulietti, one of the report’s authors. For fairer prices: use tariffs based on capacity rather than on volume The current network tariff regime is not optimal for a smart energy system. Researchers recommend that tariffs be more directly linked to costs. A more advanced tariff structure is feasible in a smart electricity network: tariffs can be dependent on time and location and adapt to local network congestion. “A shift towards tariffs based on capacity will also reduce the subsidisation of the energy system by poorer consumers to the richer ones, thereby improving the fairness of the tariff structure”, says Bert Willems, co-author of the report. The DSO-TSO interaction models are to be enhanced The report highlights different proposals for DSO-TSO interactions that allow the trade of flexible services provided by distributed energy resources under different regulatory and market contexts, in the United Kingdom, Australia, New York and Europe. “While we’ve observed that in all cases an expansion of the DSO’s roles, capabilities and coordination with the TSO is required, our analysis also shows that most jurisdictions have not yet identified their preferred organisational set-up. The European Commission should systematically take into account the differences of Member States, such as the number, size and independence of DSOs, in future studies or impact assessments”, says Karim Anaya, co-author of the study. Both price and non-price factors are required for consumers to engage Bringing together smart meter technology, blockchain and apps can help consumers to take part in energy transactions by informing them about the advantages provided by distributed energy resources at a given time. However, these technologies can only help if the costs for consumers are low. Otherwise, non-price factors such as climate activism or environmental preferences will be the sole drivers for consumers to participate in this system. Although financial benefits only cannot motivate consumers’ engagement in a complex system, they are significant signals. And we need strong signals if we want consumers to modify longstanding habits. Going off-grid: the risk of death spiral The authors warn that, in the long run, when the costs of storage and local generation are expected to drop, local energy communities might decide to disconnect from the distribution network and operate on a stand-alone basis. The cost of the distribution network will then have to be covered by the remaining network users who, as a result, will see their energy bills increase. This could lead to a “death spiral” where more customers leave the distribution network (though unlikely in northern Europe), making these obsolete. Networks would go bankrupt and only small island grids would remain. “Smart consumers are highly dependent on the ecosystem they are operating in. We can learn from international experiences that Europe needs to develop innovative regulatory models and be ready to test new institutional schemes that involve consumers to support the energy transition. The work ahead goes beyond monitoring what the Clean Energy Package can deliver, we have to anticipate new trends and take action to give more clarity to what DSOs and TSOs can do together and avoid new bottlenecks”, concludes Chloé Le Coq.

Author : Wesley J. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0910073201

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The Smart Consumer by Wesley J. Smith Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Life skills
ISBN : CORNELL:31924059626329

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Bottom Line Yearbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Miroslav M. Begovic
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461458302

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Electrical Transmission Systems and Smart Grids by Miroslav M. Begovic Pdf

Electric transmission networks are among the largest human-made engineering systems: For example, the transmission network in the United States covers over 300,000 km of lines and is served by 500 companies (electric utilities). In sharp contrast to the very incremental developments of the last century, transmission and control technologies experienced a major breakthrough at the beginning of the 21st century. The rapid growth of new energy generation technologies (renewables), significant advances in information processing applied to system monitoring, planning, operation, control, and protection, radical changes in distribution networks, and key shifts in end user behavior (advanced metering and control of demand response) have combined to produce the modern integrated electrical infrastructure commonly referred to as the smart grid. Featuring state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, this book provides a detailed introduction to select key topics which span energy technology, engineering, and urban planning. Worldwide experts discuss the integration of electric energy infrastructure into the broader critical infrastructures of the modern world and their various interdependencies. Dedicated chapters cover specific topics ranging from underground transmission and distribution, to energy and water interdependence, and their implications for urban areas. Coverage also includes the key role of new policy initiatives as catalysts of change.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Consumer protection
ISBN : OCLC:957027947

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The Smart Consumer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anthony Tarantino
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119846611

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Smart Manufacturing by Anthony Tarantino Pdf

Explore the dramatic changes brought on by the new manufacturing technologies of Industry 4.0 In Smart Manufacturing, The Lean Six Sigma Way, Dr. Anthony Tarantino delivers an insightful and eye-opening exploration of the ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution is dramatically changing the way we manufacture products across the world and especially how it will revitalize manufacturing in North America and Europe. The author examines the role and impact of a variety of new Smart technologies including industrial IoT, computer vision, mobile/edge computing, 3D printing, robots, big data analytics, and the cloud. He demonstrates how to apply these new technologies to over 20 continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma tools, greatly enhancing their effectiveness and ease of use. The book also discusses the role Smart technologies will play in improving: Career opportunities for women in manufacturing Cyber security, supply chain risk, and logistics resiliency Workplace health, safety, and security Life on the manufacturing floor Operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction Perfect for anyone involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products in the 21st century, Smart Manufacturing, The Lean Six Sigma Way belongs in the libraries of anyone interested in the intersection of technology, commerce, and physical manufacturing.