...The World Cup came to an end last week after a tumultuous month of loud fanfare and fine football. The huge number of international spectators would, undoubtedly, return with fleeting memories of African sights and, more particularly, sounds (of vuvuzelas). A more enduring takeaway would be a few management lessons for discerning corporate managers. In fact, one can cull out many different lessons from the way South Africa delivered a faultless, snafu-free pageant spread over 30 days and many locations. However, this article focuses on the management principles reiterated by the actual game of football played out during the FIFA 2010 matches. The most interesting aspect of the 60-odd matches played was the near uniformity in the style of playing, the techniques used and the strategies adopted. In other words the basic fare has been standardised. This is the result of almost all football players playing for clubs all over the world. This helps the players to not only learn and adopt the best playing techniques of world-class players but also get an in-depth feel for each other's strengths and weaknesses. Many of these players originate from the countries with little track record in this game. When they return to their country teams, they transfer this technology and, in the process, enhance its standards. In short, globalisation has shown its potential of being a great leveller and this process should be embraced in every area of human endeavour be it sport, commerce or technology...
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...Rochelle R. Ravago English 260-Afro-Asian Literature BSEd 3-3 September 16, 2014 A. CONTENT 1. What value of the Japanese does Sayuri and Mameha represent? Sayuri and Mameha represent one of the most valued values of the Japanese people it is hospitality. Sayuri and Mameha entertains the men from drinking in the tea house, they are the one who pours tea on their tea cup. In Japan we can see in their culture that women are dancing sign that those people are welcome. They preserve traditional arts such as dance and song. 2. How will you characterized Hatsumomo? Hatsumomo was the only working geisha in the whole house when Chiyo arrived in Nitta-Okiya. She was the only one who worked and brought an income in the house. Although she was a beautiful woman, she was very rude to Chiyo and she looks Chiyo as a threat on her future. Hatsumomo set her mind on destroying Chiyo/Sayuri’s future as a geisha. She always tried to humiliate or embarrassed Sayuri in every opportunity Sayuri could get but in the end her selfishness and hate lead her into her down fall. 3. What does Chairman Ken Iwamura convey of Japanese men? Chairman Ken Iwamura carries a Japanese men characteristic of being kind and gentleman. Kind in a way that even though she don’t even know the child Chiyo, he gave her a flavoured crashed ice and a coin together with his handkerchief, that inspired Chiyo to become a geisha because she wanted to be with the Chairman. Another is being...
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...was eaten ‘I’ was born, and ‘I’ characterises the world we live in today. In attempt to deify himself, man defaced himself and has been seeking his lost image ever since. When we gaze into still waters we see the reflection of our face, yet when we gaze into our hearts we see the reflection of our soul and in a haste we look away for its condition is too deplorable to bear. The malignant state of our hearts requires serious surgery, surgery which can only be carried out by the One who is called the kardiognostes, the Knower of hearts, and the One who has paid the price to rule man from within, the King of hearts. The point of reference for a repentant heart is God. At the cross is ‘I’ crossed out. At the cross selflessness replaces selfishness, and love is demonstrated in its fullness from a loving God to a lost world. Faceless man again finds his image ‘For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ’(1). Gazing into our hearts once more we see the face of Christ, the perfection of the law that is love, and instead of turning away in haste we ‘Fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross’(2). We no longer walk away from the mirror and quickly forget our reflection, but we instead stare intently into the perfect law, that is Christ, and in obedience learn to become both hearers and doers of...
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...fantastically science-fiction about the concept of virtual reality. It’s the closest thing we have to jetpacks and hover-boards, those futuristic technologies we watched on TV as kids, and read about in books. And with virtual reality, we’ll be able to finally drive in flying cars and take trips to the moon. Because VR is so steeped in science-fiction, I can’t help but also recall the dire warnings: People lost in alternate worlds, virtual reality junkies, incapable or unwilling to unplug. Perhaps anti-social isn’t even the right word—unsocial, detached, and isolated. When we play games on the TV or our PC or phone, we’re often playing in proximity to others, and for better or worse the experience is often shared. VR encourages a new kind of selfishness. One really cool, really crucial feature of Sony’s Project Morpheus is the ability to mirror the VR screen onto your TV, allowing other people to play alongside you without having anything strapped to their faces. Indeed, comparisons to the Wii and its attempt to change...
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...“Not really,” she said as she sipped at her tea, “Everything I wanted done, has been achieved, everyone I love is safe. I guess if I was to ask for anything it would be for peace.” She looked a bit uncomfortable, her hand lowered the warm cup to the floor. “Rowyn...I don’t want to suffer. I don’t want to become bed ridden when I die. I’m more scared of not being able to do anything then dying.” When I thought about it, this really did explain her recklessness whenever there was a mission or when she was fighting. “What do you plan to do?” She reached into her pocket and pulled out a little clear plastic bag. The contents were two fingernail sized baby blue pills. “These are supposed to be painless,” she says, ice fills my heart as I realize what they are, she’s been holding death in her pocket, “I’ll have about thirty minutes once they’re...
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...major corporations, and even the weather. While many individuals were busy pointing fingers, John Steinbeck created a master-piece, known as The Grapes of Wrath. His book encapsulates the true foundation of the suffering: the inhumanity and carelessness that lies within people. Not only does the novel present the cause of the challenges faced, but it also provides a solution. The ideals of unity, compassion, and help for one another give insight to how change can be achieved. Steinbeck encompasses the hurtful and helpful ideals of society through generalized characters in intercalary chapter 15, which are also apparent in the specific characters from the Joad chapters. Al, a major character from the chapter, represents disregard and selfishness—traits that the California townsperson displays to the Joad family as well. While Al does not directly contribute to the suffering of the poor, he indirectly increases the pain they feel. He is “no contact” and “moody” (ch.15; 209), which presents his disinterested personality and annoyance with reality. Al has the capability of reaching out to others, but “he never speaks” (ch.15; 209). This portrays him as the bystander; he is well aware of the horrible challenges people are facing but would rather not take any part in fixing them. When the Okie begs Mae to sell him cheap loaf of bread and she is unwilling to give him one, Al angrily forces her to “give ’em the loaf” (ch.15; 218). Al’s insistence does not present an act of kindness...
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...The dragon, like the rest of the monsters, applies to this representation of the negative in the Anglo-Saxon society. Beowulf and the dragon are two kings with an interest in treasure; Beowulf’s interest consisting of glory, and the dragon’s consisting of greed. Although their interests differ, their focus on the gold is the reason behind the demise of many people. The dragon’s rage over his missing gold cup makes him “lash out in flames” and “leave nothing alive in his wake” (Beowulf, 2306, 2315). The dragon’s rage comes from his obsession with his valuables, and the idea that someone would take from him is an outrage. The dragon’s rage is connected to that of old, greedy kings who believe they are entitled to all and everyone else entitled to nothing. Of course, his greed, which can be seen as another deadly sin in Christianity, and his pride over having such prizes, descends him from his superior status to his permanently retired status. After Beowulf’s death, the Geats fear of the Swedes, who will attack them upon hearing the news of Beowulf’s death (Beowulf, 2999-3003). Beowulf, although a good king, does not necessarily hold his people’s...
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...a collective; we are not all the same. Just as this writer is different visually and has a different point of view from the reader, everyone else does too. Franchesca can have her different colored Band-Aids, gun shaped mugs, movies that are paranoid about not being multi-cultural enough, and put her face on every dollar bill in my pocket. I want to follow the vision of MLK Jr., he did not want people to try and provoke each other because saying these statement only creates racism, it does not eliminate that barrier. He said, “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence” (King Jr., 1993) We all must be better than ourselves and not let our human nature called selfishness, take root because it will only destroy not give life....
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...Analyzing Andre Agassi in the Media Andre Agassi is a tennis celebrity known for his many contributions. Now seen as a loving father and husband, philanthropist, and respected ambassador of tennis, he was once seen as a charismatic kid that had no obligations. His story of his first grand slam final gives insight to what Agassi’s career was all about. In 1990 Agassi was playing in the biggest tennis match of his life at the time. He lost that match but in 2009, Agassi admits that on that day Agassi was more concerned about his image rather than his prerogative to win. Agassi reveals that in the final he was wearing a long lion-mane wig and because he used the wrong conditioner, the wig was starting to fall off and Agassi cared more about preventing this then playing tennis. In the beginning of Agassi’s career he believed image was everything, but after maturing and realizing truths, Agassi began to live his life with no secrets and started to appreciate and respect tennis and those around him. In this paper I will discuss how three different media streams – television commercials, online magazine articles, and television shows – effectively constructed Agassi’s biography from an immature kid to a well respected role model. The commercial portrays Agassi as young, careless, and glamorous. The online magazine article effectively shows how professional writers view Agassi’s transformation. And finally the television show offers a closer and up-close view of Agassi. In 1990 Canon...
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...J.R.R Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit follows the journey of one central hero, Bilbo Baggins, and his company of dwarves as they embark to Erebor to retake the dwarves’ homeland. This epic tale can be analyzed using a mythological, biographical, or historical critic’s point of view. There are also a few themes seen throughout the novel, including greed and the journey. From a mythological standpoint, one could mention the works of literature that Tolkien himself said has influenced his fantasies about the fabled land of Middle-earth: Iceland’s Poetic Edda and Beowulf. Some tales in Norse mythology can also be analyzed to apply to Tolkien’s novel. Based on a biographically and historically opinion, one might talk about the World Wars’ effect on Tolkien and his novels. Another approach that could be taken is one based on the archetypes seen in The Hobbit; the hero, Bilbo Baggins, and the villain, the dragon Smaug. One could connect the archetypes and events of The Hobbit to those of Beowulf. The Hobbit could also be seen as a novel of the genre bildungsroman, which means “coming-of-age” and focuses on the emotional and physical development of the main character. The use of mythological criticism in the analysis of J.R.R Tolkien’s first novel The Hobbit is by far the most popular among renowned literature critics – one of whom was CS Lewis, an author of children’s fantasy novels himself. It is easy to explain the story from a mythological point of view; many ancient texts have themes...
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...Karma Yoga Karma Yoga A book by Swami Vivekananda Based on lectures the Swami delivered in his rented rooms at 228 W 39th Street in December, 1895 and January, 1896. The classes were free of charge. Generally the Swami held two classes daily- morning and evening. Although the Swami delivered many lectures and held numerous classes in the two years and five months he had been in America, these lectures constituted a departure in the way they were recorded. Just prior to the commencement of his Winter -95-96 season in NYC, his friends and supporters aided him by advertising for and ultimately hiring a professional stenographer: The man selected, Joseph Josiah Goodwin, later became a disciple of the Swami and followed him to England and India. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Chitra%20Selv...ivekananda/BooksBySwami/KarmaYoga/KarmaYogaPDF.html (1 of 88)2/25/2007 9:26:35 PM Karma Yoga Goodwin's transcriptions of the Swami's lectures form the basis of five books. CHAPTER 1 Karma in its effect on character file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Chitra%20Selv...ivekananda/BooksBySwami/KarmaYoga/KarmaYogaPDF.html (2 of 88)2/25/2007 9:26:35 PM Karma Yoga The word Karma is derived from the Sanskrit Kri, to do; all action is Karma. Technically, this word also means the effects of actions. In connection with metaphysics, it sometimes means the effects, of which our past actions were the causes. But in Karma-Yoga we have simply to do with the word Karma as...
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...Karma Yoga Karma Yoga A book by Swami Vivekananda Based on lectures the Swami delivered in his rented rooms at 228 W 39th Street in December, 1895 and January, 1896. The classes were free of charge. Generally the Swami held two classes daily- morning and evening. Although the Swami delivered many lectures and held numerous classes in the two years and five months he had been in America, these lectures constituted a departure in the way they were recorded. Just prior to the commencement of his Winter -95-96 season in NYC, his friends and supporters aided him by advertising for and ultimately hiring a professional stenographer: The man selected, Joseph Josiah Goodwin, later became a disciple of the Swami and followed him to England and India. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Chitra%20Selv...ivekananda/BooksBySwami/KarmaYoga/KarmaYogaPDF.html (1 of 88)2/25/2007 9:26:35 PM Karma Yoga Goodwin's transcriptions of the Swami's lectures form the basis of five books. CHAPTER 1 Karma in its effect on character file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Chitra%20Selv...ivekananda/BooksBySwami/KarmaYoga/KarmaYogaPDF.html (2 of 88)2/25/2007 9:26:35 PM Karma Yoga The word Karma is derived from the Sanskrit Kri, to do; all action is Karma. Technically, this word also means the effects of actions. In connection with metaphysics, it sometimes means the effects, of which our past actions were the causes. But in Karma-Yoga we have simply to do with the word Karma as...
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...LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION 1 " " " Leadership and Motivation: Motivating People The Marine Corps Way Carlos Arias University of Miami " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION 2 Abstract Historically, The Marine Corps has always been the smallest service branch, accounting for less than 1% of the US population, including past and present Marines. Yet out of the 10 CEOs in Fortune 500 Companies, 30% have served in the United States Marine Corps. Most, if not all, former Marines attribute their success to the 14 leadership traits in tandem with the 11 leadership principles taught in Marine Recruit Training and beyond. This leadership training has enabled the Marines to become the most feared and respected fighting force on earth and continues to influence the community once Marines become civilians. Although this work has been researched and disseminated by the Marine Corps Institute, all lessons learned have come from real life and death situations and passed down to younger generations of Marines. These ‘soldiers of the sea’ continue to fight on active duty and contribute to their communities as civilians. Keywords: Leadership, Motivation. " " " " " " " " " LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION 3 " “Serious sport is war minus the shooting.” -George Orwell Robert Stevens, from Lockheed Martin, joined the Marines when he was only 18 years old. During a 2010...
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...DIVINATION SYSTEMS Written by Nicole Yalsovac Additional sections contributed by Sean Michael Smith and Christine Breese, D.D. Ph.D. Introduction Nichole Yalsovac Prophetic revelation, or Divination, dates back to the earliest known times of human existence. The oldest of all Chinese texts, the I Ching, is a divination system older than recorded history. James Legge says in his translation of I Ching: Book Of Changes (1996), “The desire to seek answers and to predict the future is as old as civilization itself.” Mankind has always had a desire to know what the future holds. Evidence shows that methods of divination, also known as fortune telling, were used by the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Babylonians and the Sumerians (who resided in what is now Iraq) as early as six‐thousand years ago. Divination was originally a device of royalty and has often been an essential part of religion and medicine. Significant leaders and royalty often employed priests, doctors, soothsayers and astrologers as advisers and consultants on what the future held. Every civilization has held a belief in at least some type of divination. The point of divination in the ancient world was to ascertain the will of the gods. In fact, divination is so called because it is assumed to be a gift of the divine, a gift from the gods. This gift of obtaining knowledge of the unknown uses a wide range of tools and an enormous variety of ...
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...Download all 8 books on PD and Life Skills from http://lifeskills.wordzila.com FREE! A miracle Miracles can happen if you believe in them. Scene setting Read the following statements. Which of them are true for you? Tick them. I believe in myself. I know Ill be a great person someday. I love and respect other people. I listen to my parents and teachers. I dont listen to people who say negative things. I am courageous. The first statement above is very important. You have to believe in yourself. You have to know that you are an important person. You have to know that you can do a lot of things. You have to know that you are the best. Now sit straight and say out loud: I am the best! Thats good. When you believe in yourself and know that you are the best, you can even do miracles. You can increase your grades. You can play better games. You can make lots of friends. The first and the most important thing is to believe in yourself. Then the whole world will support you. Reading Here is a true story of a little girl Angela who always said, I can do it. She believed in her dreams. Finally her dreams came true. Let us read how. Angela was an eleven-year-old girl. She was suffering from a nervous disease. Hence, she was unable to walk or move. Doctors said she would spend her whole life in a wheelchair. They said that Angela could never walk. But, Angela did not listen to the doctors. She believed that she would walk someday. Thus, she said, I will definitely walk someday...
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