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    CptS 580.1/483.1 Software Specification and Analysis HW3 1. The vending machine (VMC) system requirements are as follows: The VMC dispenses goods: (1) very large candy (VC) at 15¢‚ (2) large candy (LC) at 10¢‚ and (3) a small candy (SC) at 5¢. The vending machine only deals in nickels‚ and dimes. The VMC gives the proper change after the product selection is made. The VMC must tabulate the amount being deposited. The following rule applies to the VMC’s behavior: a) The VMC remains idle until a

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    Vending machines in schools……………….Debate Overview- The struggle to keep kids healthy has taken center stage in schools across the country. Many schools are taking a hard look at their school lunch programs and vending machines. They are trying to cut back on unnecessary fat and calories and to add more healthful ingredients instead. Point Thesis- I’m point and my thesis is The government should not have a say in weather to keep vending machines in school It should be the

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    African proverb said: “It takes a village to raise a child.” The issue of vending machines in school is a controversial one. On the one hand‚ allowing vending machines in school is an asset for students and staff for the sake of having easy access to snacks and drinks. On the other hand‚ organizations are concern about children getting unhealthy snacks that can cause child obesity. Ultimately‚ I believe allowing vending machines in school has innumerable benefits for students‚ faculty‚ as well as the

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    Silent Salesman: Vending Machine Technology adaptation in Sri Lanka 1. Introduction A Vending Machine is a coin or note operated machine selling products ranging from fast moving consumer goods up to selected electronic items. Vending machine has been considered as the best automated retail solution that with one swipe‚ eliminating the wonder through retail shops and super markets‚ thus ensures the round the clock convenience and exclusivity and impulse purchases for all customers. At present

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    Feasibility Study of Putting-up Vending Machines Inside the Campus Partial Fulfillment in English 11 Prepared by: Ramil Estores Honey Faith Roa Evelyn Santoyo Prepared for: Prof. Celia Parcon University of the Philippines in the Visayas Iloilo City Campus March 14‚ 2006 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background and Rationale A vending machine is a machine that dispenses merchandise when a customer deposits money‚ validated

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    Morrow MGT 531 Case #1 1/31/08 Coca-Cola’s New Vending Machine Statement of Problem Coca Cola‚ the world’s largest beverage company‚ has been under a tremendous amount of media scrutiny lately. Word got out that Coke is testing a new vending machine technology that changes price based on weather conditions. It charges a higher price during warmer temperatures and a lower price during colder times. Coke wants to increase its vending machine business with higher margins‚ but isn’t sure this

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    now is how Coca Cola is perceived in the market o Communicate to the public real intentions to gain consumers trust o Company now stands to lose customers due to hidden ploy of increasing vending machine prices based on weather. o Company still need achieve goal of maximizing profits through vending machine sales. o Consumers may choose cold water instead of a coke to quench thirst on hot days. o Do coke products actually quench thirst in extreme temperatures due to the sugar and caffeine content

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    Side of Vending Machines in Schools “The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk” cautioned Tom Vilsack‚ a United States Agriculture Secretary (2010‚ pg. 1). The majority of vending machines in schools today have little or no nutritional value which is believed to contribute to childhood obesity. America has been labeled as an “obese nation”. Those labels can easily change if schools start making the right decisions as to what they put in their vending machines

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    The rate of obesity has increased greatly in the New York city try state area. Many young kids and teens are gaining weight by the minute by consuming the sugary drinks in public school areas such as‚ Coke‚ Fanta‚ Pepsi and more. The vending machines that are being put up at the public schools and other workplaces sells all types of high calorie drinks‚ that contains so much sugar that increases weight gain greatly. In addition‚ sugary drinks causes bad effects for the human body. However‚ if we

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    Important Life Decisions Childhood obesity is a topic that a lot of people are talking about. A lot of people are talking about what the solution could be to childhood obesity. Although some people are wanting the school systems controlling what students eat or drink‚ it should really be up to the student and their parents. Students should be allowed their right to decide what they eat and drink. Junk food should not be banned in schools‚ because they are after-school sports or they could

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