...College Don’t Make Sense By: Marion Walker Alcaro Questions: 1. Research on the background information of the author, and state your answers in bullet form. * Marion Walker Alcaro, 97, passed away on Dec. 13, 2009 in Holland, Mich * She graduated from Sweet Briar College in 1935 * During the ensuing forty years she raised three sons, managed her husband’s medical office and authored numerous articles for Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day and The New Yorker magazines. * Later, at the age of 64, Marion decided to return to the academic world. At age 68 she received a master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. At age 72 she received her second master’s degree from Drew University, and three years later, at the age of 75, received her Ph.D., also from Drew University. * At age 79, she authored and published a scholarly biography entitled “Walt Whitman’s Mrs. G” which, to this day, is widely recognizes and cited as a respected authority within the Walt Whitman segment of the academic community. * Over the ensuing fourteen years, Dr. Marion Alcaro, as a Walt Whitman Fellow, presented numerous courses and lectures at various colleges, universities and literary gatherings. 2. Has the life of the author influenced her in writing the literary piece? Give examples. Yes, the life of the author influenced her. The writer being a housewife and a married affects her insights about college. She realized all of those things when she became mature...
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...Tech Update For my tech update, i chose a topic in which i have had personal run-ins with. I HATE going to the movie theaters, especially here in Cookeville where the choices are limited, and finding out that the movie i want to watch is only offered in 3-D or RealD. Wearing the glasses give me a headache, and it takes forever for my eyes to focus. My mind is constantly aware of me watching this 3-D movie and i cannot enjoy it. My mother has actually had to leave the movie for the images making her sick, and during a movie i was very excited to see. I have been searching for a solution and finally found one. They are called 2-D glasses. They convert the 3-D images back to normal so that you do not have to suffer through flashing images, headaches, and nausea. I have a pair, and while in the movie theater, it is just like wearing a regular pair of light tinted sunglasses. And they look exactly like the 3-D glasses as well so no one will ever know, if you so desire. How it Works: It is an extremely simple solution. 3-D images work because two separate images are displayed onscreen at the same time making the screen blurry, and each lense blocks out a different image, causing the illusion of a 3 dimensional shape in theaters. Well with 2-D glasses, both lenses block the same image, so that this blurry film, now becomes 2 dimensional film once again. A picture simulation is added at the end of this report. A gentleman named Hank Green designed these because his wife could...
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...Freud believed that humans went through a series of stages in psychosexual development. Passing through these stages required the id's impulses to be controlled and resolved by the ego. However if the impulses were not satisfactorily resolved then the lingering unconscious conflicts could lead to psychological problems in later life. In the Oral Stage (birth to 18 months) the child is focused on the mouth as a way of seeking pleasure because of its requirement for nursing. If the child's weaning is traumatic, in later life any unresolved conflicts may manifest as a preoccupation with oral activities such as smoking, drinking, eating or bite his or her nails or chew pencils and pens. The Anal Stage (18 months to three years) is a time in which pleasure is based on eliminating and retaining bowel movements and gaining control over them. In terms of conflicts during this stage, the end result can be an obsession with cleanliness, perfection, and control (anal retentive) or they may become messy and disorganized slobs (anal expulsive). During the Phallic Stage (ages three to six) the attention witches to the genitals as boys and girls learn that they are differences between the genders and become aware of the similarities and differences between them and their parents. Freud believed that during this stage boys develop unconscious sexual desires for their mothers and come to see their fathers as rivals for her attention and affection. He also believed that boys develop a fear...
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...Dasmyn Grigsby Chapter 12 Major issues In everyday languages and lingo, imperialism tends to be a vague term with implications that often make it an epithet of rather indiscriminate abuse. Yet it is still a term that students of history should not be afraid of using, provided they do so with some care. In a universal sense imperialism means the exercise of power by one state or one people over another. It is acceptable to talk about the expansion of ancient Rome at the expense of its neighbors as ‘Roman imperialism’ or to talk about ‘Spanish imperialism’ in America in the sixteenth century. U.S. imperialism is very key and important to how our country will remain a strong country among the other countries. American imperialism has been a part of United States history ever since the American Revolution. The United States have been expanding their borders beyond that with which they started. This is a difficult thing to gauge with the United States because since the very beginning of our history, the United States have been a conquering nation, an expanding empire. Imperialism is practice by which powerful nations or people seek to expand and maintain control or influence over weaker nations or peoples. Throughout the years there have been many instances where the Americans have taken over other people countries; almost every time we go into we have taken over a new piece of land. The Americas first taste of imperialism came about five hundred years ago when Columbus came...
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...My second shift starts in fortyfive minutes. The ones with dimentia could be called the reason I got into this business. That and the fairly simple job requirements. When I was getting out of the Army a fairly grey~area opportunity was presented to me. I was looking to secure my future and point my life in the right direction. The guy next to me in the mandatoy class we all had to go theough to end our contacts told me about his wife. I hadnt met her but her story had inspired my corrupt and eager mind. This woman* laura* had gotten into hospice care. For those of you unfamiliar with the field* generally hospice deals with terminally ill and very elderly patients. At that point which was about two years into her contract* she had been left a several thousand dollars* a BMW* and a the bedroom two bathroom HOUSE on the emerald coast. It was mindblowing. So manyu families just give up near the end and the one the patient cares about is the one who seems to care. I dont know Lauras motives. Nobody goes into this soul wrenching practice hoping to make some easy money. Nobody but me. Every Day I put on my plain white uniform and go to work as a sort of bouncer. I dont work at a ritzy night club or private security. The government signs my checks. I dont kick rich kids out of bars. I am often tasked to make sure our clients DONT leave. Hired muscle and a pretty face. Fouty two minutes. I might not have time to get to the gas station to take my morning redbull dosage. This is going...
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...INTRODUCTION World is a storehouse of energy. And according to energy conversion law, energy neither be created nor be destroyed but can be transformed from one form to another. But we are wasting resources that can produce energy as if they are limited. Humans are able to generate approximately 150W of power while riding bicycle. However, this power goes waste without any use. If this is making use of this energy, would be able to power many electronic devices. A dynamo or an alternator can be used for harvesting the energy generated by a cycle rider while riding. We can charge mobile phones or a small lighting device with the power. Not only in bicycle but also in alternator bikes, cars and exercise bikes use this principle. Bicycle generators are mini-power stations, that allow you to convert human effort into electricity. They have been around since at least the early 1900s, when they used during WWI to power field radio equipment. A bicycle generator can be a very efficient, inexpensive and easy to construct. Portable charger are used to charge electronic devices, almost all electronic device user’s have a portable charger. Portable charger is like a portable battery you can plug your phone in, to charge it when you don’t have access to an electrical outlet or USB port on computer.In this research I will use a regular bicycle to be the power source in a portable charger for the use to charge a cellular phone. BACKGROUND OF STUDY RESEARCH OBJECTIVE The aim of this...
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...NAME ___ANSWER KEY_____________________________________ CH. 10 STUDY GUIDE-REGULAR SECTION 1: MEIOSIS In your textbook, read about meiosis I and meiosis II. Label the diagrams below. Use these choices: |anaphase I |anaphase II |interphase |metaphase I |metaphase II | |prophase I |prophase II |telophase I |telophase II | | |1. prophase I |2. prophase II |3. telophase II |4. interphase |5. anaphase I | |6. telophase I |7. anaphase II |8. metaphase I |9. metaphase II | 10. Using the pictures & phases above, describe what is happening in each phase: a. Interphase: G1 – cell grows; S-DNA is duplicated; G2 – cells grows & makes sure all the organelles are duplicated. b. Prophase I: nuclear membrane breaks down; nucleolus disappears; centrioles begin to migrate to opposite sides of the cell; spindle fibers begin to form; homologous chromosomes form; crossing over occurs c. Metaphase I: homologous chromosomes are lined up down the middle of the cell d. Anaphase I: homologous chromosomes are pulled apart & sister chromatids are pulled to opposite sides of the cell, cell has gone from diploid to haploid e. Telophase I: nuclear membrane reforms, nucleolus reappears; spindle fibers disappear;...
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...COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT CIT1xx SUPPORT NETWORK ASSIGNMENT BACKGROUND: Support Network helps each student connect to College People & Services. DIRECTIONS PART I: The tools available in this section will allow you to explore College Resources 1. Go To http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/portal/ Log In… Explore Each Of the Support Network Links as follows: Computer Lab More than 382 student computers in several locations. College Connection Work with coaches to build your reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Language Lab Access tutors and technology to enhance your language skills. Math Lab Utilize technology to strengthen your math skills. Student Activities Join a student club and become more involved with your peers. Student Disability Services Tutoring and technology available for students with documented disabilities Student Success Program Participants have access to a wide range of support services. Chelsea Campus Center for Student Success and Access The hub of student support services offered at the Chelsea Campus. Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) Access tutors and technology for help in your course. Veterans Center Supports and resources available for veterans. Library and Learning Commons Learning Commons delivers services crucial for student success, including Information Literacy instruction, quality resource selection...
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...My study skills are horrible but this time around I plan on trying to focus more and try not to study all at the last minute so that ill have plenty of time to review all material. My time-management skills are pretty good. I don't like rushing to get things done, so I set a schedule so that everything gets completed. I already have some college level experience so I know what my papers and assignments should look like. With my first school I lacked the motivation. I was just going to school just because. I didnt have no real purpose either. This time around im more motivated because I want to complete this so that my son will see that he can do it to! This is definitely not an obstacle for me because I love to write papers, and just doing my assignments. It motivates me more when I know I got it done and its college-level and on time. Math is my weaker subject. So I plan to over come this by studying harder and receiving help from a couple of tutors and my instructors. Test taking is also a strong skill for me so I tend not to worry that much about big test or test at all. This obstacle is not really an obstacle for me. I am knowledgeable when it comes to computer and computer programs. This is always an obstacle because I really do not like school, but I know I need school to get a better career. I plan to overcome this by staying positive, and working hard so that I do not fall behind or get...
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...COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES - I Group I Services (Preliminary Examination) General Studies - Degree standard Objective type - 200 items – 300 Marks UNIT – I - General science : Physics - Universe - General Scientific laws - Scientific instruments - Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy- electricity and Magnetism - electronics & communications - Heat, light and sound-Atomic and nuclear physics-Solid State Physics-Spectroscopy – Geophysics - Astronomy and space science. Chemistry - Elements and Compounds-Acids, bases and salts - Oxidation and reduction – Chemistry of ores and metals -Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds-Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnology-Electrochemistry-Polymers and plastics Botany - Main Concepts of life science-The cell-basic unit of life-Classification of living organism-Nutrition and dietetics-Respiration-Excretion of metabolic waste-Biocommunication Zoology - Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system-Genetics the science of heredity-Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio- diversity and its conservation-Human diseases, prevention and remedies-Communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases-Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human lifeUNIT - II. Current Events History - Latest diary of events – National -...
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...I prefer thongs for butt flossing; they're much more fashionable and attractive. I used to love staring at the girls' thongs in high school during class. I noticed that I saw the most thongs in middle school, the next most in high school, and then the least in college. You would probably think that it would be the other way around but alas, only women know why they do what they do. I could probably speak at length about my experiences with looking at girls' thongs while going through each year of school. Every guy reading this knows that it was just too much all at once for us teenage boys to handle. Going through puberty, being horny as fuck, and developing sexual and romantic feelings for girls that used to have cooties was intensely interesting and enjoyable at the time. For the girls to then place their newfound sexuality right there in our faces in school each day by wearing thongs was just incredible. Sadly, the proliferation of thongs did not continue unabated up through college and they went the way of the dinosaur, the bald eagle, and boy bands as far as sightings were concerned. If you really needed a fix, you could always go to the catholic school dances each Friday night where all of the out-of-control 7th grade White girls from my town and the town over would flood the gym with their thongs, lip gloss, and spaghetti straps on. The chaperones never used to check for butt cheek bifurcation or say much about their dress code and wouldn't kick the girls out for acting...
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...CORPORATE STRATEGY AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT SPRING TERM 2015 Course Lecturer: Professor James Rafferty Course Tutor: Mr Tahiru Liedong Course Description The course is concerned with the Strategic Management issues and tasks faced by general managers in organisations. These involve determining the purpose and direction of the organisation, establishing objectives and formulating strategies to achieve them, which take account of changes in the environment and the organisation’s competence. The management of strategic decisions also deals with the problem of implementation, of planning change and creating an appropriate structure and culture to effect change. In addressing the scope of this topic we will examine the issues from a theoretical and practical perspective, highlighting the dichotomy between the various schools of thought, tools of analysis and research orientations. As Corporate Strategy and Strategic Management is concerned with complex decisions and management processes, throughout the course you will be required to draw on the concepts, skills and techniques previously covered in other courses within the Business and Management and related degree programmes. Course Objectives 1. To develop an understanding of the theoretical frameworks presented in the area of Strategic Management. 2. To develop the ability to analyse strategic issues within organisations. 3. To understand the strategy formulation process...
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...1. Chtěla bych se stát pilotkou,protože se mi líbí létat letadlem. 2. Nechci být učitelkou,protože se mi nelíbí tahle profese. 3. Chtěla bych být kuchařkou,ptorože ráda vařit. 4. Chci se stát policistkou,protože neráda když lidi porušujou právo. 5. Nechci být programátorkou,protože velmí trochu rozumím v počítačích. 6. Chci se stát bankéřkou,protože je to moc zajímavá profese. 7. Chtěla bych se stát agentkou,abych mohla pomoc lidé s nemovitost. 8. Chci být novinářkou,protože moc ráda mluvit s lidmi a to je moc pěkná profese. 9. Nechci se stát asistentkou,protože to je meně zajímavá profese a se mi nelíbí. 10. Nechci být obchodnicou,protože chci být víc chytrou ženou. 11. Velmí chtěla bych být letuškou,protože je to výborná profese,ale ted' chci stát právničkou. 12. Nechci vůbec se stát řidičkou,protože je to není zajímavá a neženská profese,jak pro mě,proto nechtěla být řidičkou. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. 1)Kdybych ztratila v Praze cestovní pas,nejprve šla bych do konzulátu svého státy nebo do cizinecké policii,protože během první 3 dny musím jít do cizinecké policii a zaregistrovat. Oni povinný pomoc. Doufám že tak to bude. 2)Za druhé se snažila bych minimální čas na obnovení. Když budu na tom místě,můžu říct:" Dobrý den. Prosím vás,pomozte mi,ztratila jsem někde cestovní pas a nevím kde ho hledat,ale mám ukrajinský pas. Měla jsem tam lístky a dokumenty. Přijel jsem...
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...and Barker (2010) describe bibliography as a twofold scholarly discipline—the organized listing of books (enumerative bibliography) and the systematic, description of books as physical objects (descriptive bibliography). These two distinct concepts and practices have separate rationales and serve differing purposes. Innovators and originators in the field include W. W. Greg, Fredson Bowers, Philip Gaskell, and G. Thomas Tanselle. Bowers (1949) refers to enumerative bibliography as a procedure that identifies books in “specific collections or libraries,” in a specific discipline, by an author, printer, or period of production (3). He refers to descriptive bibliography as the systematic description of a book as a material or physical artifact. Analytical bibliography, the cornerstone of descriptive bibliography, investigates the printing and all physical features of a book that yield evidence establishing a book's history and transmission (Feather 10). It is the preliminary phase of bibliographic description and provides the vocabulary, principles and techniques of analysis that descriptive bibliographers apply and on which they base their descriptive practice. Descriptive bibliographers follow specific conventions and associated classification in their description. Titles and title pages are transcribed in a quasi-facsimile style and representation. Illustration, typeface, binding, paper, and all physical elements related to identifying a book follow formulaic conventions...
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...NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT COURSE SYLLABUS S.Y. 2012 - 2013 I. II. III. COURSE NUMBER: SCTESO1 COURSE TITLE: Science , Technology and Society (Lecture 3 units, 54 HOURS/SEM) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Science, Technology and Society (STS) focus on the interrelationship of the three components, not only in the present time but for the future as well. It tackles important issues in the society as a result of development of science and technology. Science, Technology and Society is holistic in approach as it becomes interdisciplinary in nature looking at several dimensions of science and technology in societal setting. COURSE PRE-REQUISITE: None PLACEMENT: 2nd year INSTITUTIONAL VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES VISION In pursuit of perfection, the University of Baguio is committed to provide balanced quality education by nurturing academic excellence, relevant social skills and ethical values in a fun-learning environment. MISSION The University of Baguio educates individuals to be empowered professionals in a global community. OBJECTIVES The University of Baguio aims to produce a graduate who: exemplifies a higher standard of learning; manifests the mastery of relevant skills; upholds a conduct that is rightful and just; undertakes scientific and significant researches; advocates sustainable programs for the community and the environment; and leads and demonstrates exemplary performance in the field of specialization. IV. V. VI. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. VII. SCHOOL MISSION AND OBJECTIVES...
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