F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, September, 2007

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

A Importância do Marketing no Sector Bancário - Caso Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde

Actualmente as empresas precisam adoptar as melhores praticas de gestão para se sobreviverem neste mercado competitivo e com tendencias em aumentar a competitividade cada vez mais, uma vez que estamos num mercado globalizado. Devido a esses acontecimentos é que o presente trabalho teve como objectivo maior conhecer a importância do marketing no sector bancário. A metodologia utilizada para a concretização desta pesquisa, no que se refere aos objectivos traçados foi a metodologia exploratóoria, onde consegui–se retratar os aspectos teóricos sobre o marketing, o marketing bancário, fazer um breve apanhado do sector e também realizou – se um estudo de caso na Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde - CECV. A fim de responder o problema da pesquisa optou – se pela utilização de duas técnicas de recolha de dados, nomeadamente, realização de uma entrevista com o coordenador de marketing da empresa em estudo e análise documental da mesma e conseguentemente foram analisados e interpretados as informações obtidas. Ficou provado que a empresa utiliza uma filosofia de marketing interno, assim como também se provou que realmente investir em marketing reflete de uma forma positiva evolução da quota do mercado da empresa. De uma forma geral o resultado obtido foi favorável (o que se esperava), constatando que na verdade o marketing é de grande importância na gestão da empresa estudada, pois contribui para o alcance dos seus objectivos.

F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, October 2007

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

O Marketing na Organização de Eventos Turisticos

O presente estudo aborda a temática do marketing na organização dos eventos turísticos da ilha de São Vicente, que tem como objectivo principal analisar a importância da adopção e aplicação das ferramentas do marketing e a sua contribuição para o sucesso desses eventos. A sua realização propiciou uma pesquisa do tipo exploratório com levantamento bibliográfico e de natureza qualitativa, e para alcançar os objectivos definidos desenvolveu-se um estudo de caso sobre o marketing e os eventos turísticos da ilha de São Vicente, com base na aplicação de uma entrevista estruturada aos organizadores e promotores de eventos da ilha. Os resultados da pesquisa foram apresentados e posteriormente propôs-se as linhas estratégicas do marketing para a melhoria dos eventos organizados na ilha. Dos resultados obtidos constatou-se que as empresas organizadoras dos eventos em São Vicente fazem uso das ferramentas do marketing para a divulgação e promoção dos seus eventos, apesar de não disporem de um plano de marketing específico e de ainda existirem algumas insuficiências que necessitam ser colmatadas para que os eventos turísticos ganhem a projecção e reconhecimento nacional e internacional que se pretende. As conclusões a que se chegou foram conseguidas através da análise das entrevistas, e também na qualidade de espectadora e apreciadora desses eventos. Espera-se que o estudo sirva de referência para todos os interessados nessa temática e futuros estudiosos, pesquisadores, ao mesmo tempo que seja uma chamada de atenção para as entidades responsáveis e com competência na área. The present study addresses the theme of marketing in the organization of events of interest in the island of São Vicente, and has as its main objective to analyze the importance of the adoption and implementation of marketing tools and their contribution to the success of such events. The realization initiated with a literature review, exploratory-type investigation, with a qualitative nature. To achieve our objectives we developed a case study on marketing and tourism events on the island of São Vicente, based on the application of a structured interview to the events’ organizers and promoters of the island. The search results were presented, and subsequently we’ve shown some marketing strategies that can be used for the improvement of the events organized on the island. From the results obtained, it was clear that the organizers of events in São Vicente make use of marketing tools for the dissemination and promotion of their events, despite not having a specific marketing plan. Besides, there are still some shortcomings that need to be fulfilled so that touristic events are projected to gain national and international recognition, as intended. The conclusions reached were obtained through analyses of interviews made, and also as a spectator and an appraiser of these events. It is hoped that the study will serve as a reference for anyone interested in this subject: future scholars, researchers, while serving, at the same time, as a reminder to those responsible and competent in the area.

The In Vitro Mass-Produced Model Mycorrhizal Fungus, Rhizophagus irregularis, Significantly Increases Yields of the Globally Important Food Security Crop Cassava.

The arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis is formed between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and plant roots. The fungi provide the plant with inorganic phosphate (P). The symbiosis can result in increased plant growth. Although most global food crops naturally form this symbiosis, very few studies have shown that their practical application can lead to large-scale increases in food production. Application of AMF to crops in the tropics is potentially effective for improving yields. However, a main problem of using AMF on a large-scale is producing cheap inoculum in a clean sterile carrier and sufficiently concentrated to cheaply transport. Recently, mass-produced in vitro inoculum of the model mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis became available, potentially making its use viable in tropical agriculture. One of the most globally important food plants in the tropics is cassava. We evaluated the effect of in vitro mass-produced R. irregularis inoculum on the yield of cassava crops at two locations in Colombia. A significant effect of R. irregularis inoculation on yield occurred at both sites. At one site, yield increases were observed irrespective of P fertilization. At the other site, inoculation with AMF and 50% of the normally applied P gave the highest yield. Despite that AMF inoculation resulted in greater food production, economic analyses revealed that AMF inoculation did not give greater return on investment than with conventional cultivation. However, the amount of AMF inoculum used was double the recommended dose and was calculated with European, not Colombian, inoculum prices. R. irregularis can also be manipulated genetically in vitro, leading to improved plant growth. We conclude that application of in vitro R. irregularis is currently a way of increasing cassava yields, that there is a strong potential for it to be economically profitable and that there is enormous potential to improve this efficiency further in the future.

F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, November 2007

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

Logistics-production, logistics-marketing and external integration: Their impact on performance

Highly competitive environments are leading companies to implement SupplyChain Management (SCM) to improve performance and gain a competitiveadvantage. SCM involves integration, co-ordination and collaborationacross organisations and throughout the supply chain. It means that SCMrequires internal (intraorganisational) and external (interorganisational)integration. This paper examines the Logistics-Production and Logistics-Marketing interfaces and their relation with the external integrationprocess. The study also investigates the causal impact of these internaland external relationships on the company s logistical service performance.To analyse this, an empirical study was conducted in the Spanish Fast MovingConsumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

Relatório Profissional

Para a conclusão do curso na Universidade do Mindelo, é apresentado ao formando duas opções de escolha, sendo elas o estágio profissional ou a monografia. Optei pelo estágio profissional de 3 meses, que ocorreu em perfeita conformidade no Resort Hotel Foya Branca, mais especificamente no departamento de Food and beverage (F&B) com a carga horária de 480h, sendo supervisionada pela assistente de direcção de F&B. O estágio em questão abrangeu as áreas tais como bar/ restaurante, economato, cozinha, bem como permitiu conhecer as práticas de planeamento e gestão de eventos, gestão e administração dos recursos humanos, controlo de vendas e as políticas comerciais/ marketing.Em cada área houve o reconhecimento físico das secções, staff, equipamento e organização, como também da coordenação das práticas operacionais, ou seja, basicamente foram o conhecimento detalhado das áreas já mencionadas, através de uma prática contínua de todas as tarefas que integram as actividades de cada secção, desde actividades operacionais elementares á das de gestão e controlo em função dos procedimentos de serviços vigentes. Fazendo uso dos softwares do hotel, dos arquivos documentais, pasta de procedimentos de serviços, relatórios e documentos informativos inerentes ao funcionamento do departamento. Isso com intuito de desenvolver a capacidade prática do formando, bem como ajustamento da teoria assimilado nas aulas com a realidade laboral em Cabo Verde, candidatando ao mercado com expectativas reais, facilitando uma melhor aceitação e/ou adaptação no mercado.

Low compliance with dietary recommendations for food intake among adults.

BACKGROUND & AIMS: To assess the adherence to the national dietary recommendations and to identify factors contributing to dietary compliance in Switzerland. METHODS: Population-based cross-sectional study in Lausanne, Switzerland (CoLaus study), 2009-2012. Dietary intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Participants were dichotomized according to whether they followed the national recommendations for fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy products. RESULTS: Data from 4371 participants (54% women, mean age ± SD: 57.6 ± 10.5 years) were analyzed. Compliance with the recommendations was low: only 39.4%, 7.1%, 61.3%, 66.4%, and 8.4% complied with the Swiss recommendations for fruit (≥2/day), vegetables (≥3/day), meat (≤5/week), fish (≥1/week) and dairy products (≥3/day), respectively. In multivariate analyses, gender, age, smoking status, Swiss-born status, education, being on a diet and body mass index were associated with dietary compliance, while no difference was found between women before and after menopause. Factors specifically associated with fruits, vegetables, meat, fish or dairy products recommendations were identified. CONCLUSION: The low degree of compliance with dietary recommendations calls for a continued effort to increase the population awareness of the importance of a healthy and balanced diet, especially for vegetables and dairy products. This study identified determinants that should guide this effort.

F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, December 2007

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

The effects of uncertainty avoidance on brand performance: Marketing creativity, product innovation and the brand duration

This paper investigates the link between brand performance and cultural primes in high-risk,innovation-based sectors. In theory section, we propose that the level of cultural uncertaintyavoidance embedded in a firm determine its marketing creativity by increasing the complexityand the broadness of a brand. It determines also the rate of firm product innovations.Marketing creativity and product innovation influence finally the firm marketingperformance. Empirically, we study trademarked promotion in the Software Security Industry(SSI). Our sample consists of 87 firms that are active in SSI from 11 countries in the period1993-2000. We use the data coming from SSI-related trademarks registered by these firms,ending up with 2,911 SSI-related trademarks and a panel of 18,213 observations. We estimatea two stage model in which first we predict the complexity and the broadness of a trademarkas a measure of marketing creativity and the rate of product innovations. Among severalcontrol variables, our variable of theoretical interest is the Hofstede s uncertainty avoidancecultural index. Then, we estimate the trademark duration with a hazard model using thepredicted complexity and broadness as well as the rate of product innovations, along with thesame control variables. Our evidence confirms that the cultural avoidance affects the durationof the trademarks through the firm marketing creativity and product innovation.

F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, January 2008

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, February 2008

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

F-1 Food Assistance Program State Summary, March 2008

The Food Assistance Monthly Participation Report is a monthly summary of Food Assistance program participation, Statewide and for each Iowa county. Breakouts are reported for participants also in the FIP program, those only receiving Food Assistance, and those that are receiving economic assistance under other programs (primarily Medicaid). This report may also be known as the F-1 Report.

Relatório de Estágio Profissional: Departamento de F&B

Para a conclusão do curso na universidade do Mindelo, é apresentado ao formando duas opções de escolha, sendo elas o estágio profissional ou monografia. Optei pelo estágio profissional de 3 meses, que ocorreu em perfeita conformidade no Hotel Porto Grande, mais especificamente no departamento de Food and Beverage (F&B) com a carga horária de 480h, sendo supervisionada pelo assistente de direção de F&B. O estágio em questão abrangeu as áreas tais como bar/ restaurante, economato, cozinha, bem como permitiu conhecer as práticas de planeamento e gestão de eventos, gestão e administração dos recursos humanos, controlo de vendas e as políticas comerciais/ marketing. Em cada área houve o reconhecimento físico das secções, staff, equipamento e organização, como também da coordenação das práticas operacionais ou seja basicamente foi o conhecimento detalhado das áreas já mencionadas, através de uma prática contínua de todas as tarefas que integram as actividades de cada secção, desde das actividades operacionais elementares á das de gestão e controlo, em função dos procedimentos de serviços vigentes. Fazendo uso dos softwares do hotel, dos arquivos documentais, pasta de procedimentos de serviços, relatórios e documentos informativos inerentes ao funcionamento do departamento. Isso com intuito de desenvolver a capacidade prática do formando, bem como ajustamento da teoria assimilados nas aulas com a realidade laboral em Cabo Verde, candidatando ao mercado com expectativas reais, facilitando uma melhor aceitação e/ou adaptação no mercado.