...Commercial aviation pilots should be armed with weapons to protect the everyday traveler. Many people feel that pilots shouldn’t be armed because there are air marshals on every flight but new data suggests different. “Pilots claim that while at least one third of flights out of Washington's Reagan National are covered with air marshals, the rest of the country is being ignored,” (Lott). This shows that a common belief that there are air marshals on every flight is incorrect and that the “friendly skies” aren’t as safe as they seem. This shows that a common belief that there are air marshals on every flight is incorrect and that the “friendly skies” aren’t as safe as they seem. Even if there is an air marshal of your next flight, an armed pilot...
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...Cuddy orders House to make a final decision on which two candidates he's going to hire permanently. She says that if he doesn't make a decision, she'll reduce his salary to pay the two too many of them, but he appeared to not care, so she tells him she'll also move his parking space far away to the E lot, and it works. House visits Cameron in the emergency room to try to find a new case to help him make his decision and finds an uncooperative punk rock musician with a multitude of health problems. Although most of the candidates (particularly Amber) argue that the patient's woes are due to his high-risk lifestyle and drug abuse, House orders them to look into his symptoms, while scoring each doctor on a points basis in order to decide whom to include on his team. A few months previously, Wilson had told one of his patients that the patient was going to die. However, he later finds a flaw in his diagnosis and that the patient is fine. When he tells the patient, instead of being happy, the patient complains that he was planning to sell his house and now that he's going to live, he'll have to cancel the sale and won't be able to afford to pay the real estate broker. Wilson tries to compensate the patient from his own checkbook but the man decides to sue Wilson for even more money because his potential death let him live in the present, which brought him happiness. Wilson correctly deduces that House is the one who counseled the patient to sue Wilson. House tells Cuddy that he wants...
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...Sociological Reflections on High School: a media analysis of Glee The following is a paper I wrote for a sociology class and I have been thinking alot about group dynamics and fitting in and the difference a close knit group of friends can make in one person's life...more on that topic to come. The minority to be analyzed is the subordinate group in the high school environment. More specifically: how can membership in a subordinate group perceived as “bottom of the rung”, enhance the cohesiveness of that socially subordinate group in the adolescent environment, and how does the subgroup attempt to overcome the negative perception imposed on them? The hypothesis being that members of a social group with specific goals, perceived as subordinate and influenced by the social superiority of their peers will bond as a result of common social maltreatment as well as common goals. The results of this study can provide an understanding of the realistic ability for high school aged children to develop healthy relationships despite their subordinate status within their social environment and whether this idea is accurately represented in the media. Literature Review In addressing the concrete definition and study of cohesion, Moody and White explain the ongoing issue of cohesion this way: “Although questions about social cohesion lie at the core of our discipline, definitions are often vague...
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...Business Leadership TV Show Assignment The television show that I have chosen to illustrate the concepts learnt in class is Sons of Anarchy. Sons of Anarchy is my favourite show because of all the thrill and excitement. It’s based around an outlaw motorcycle club that is left in the hands of Jax Teller after the loss of his father, John Teller and step-father, Clay Morrow who were both former presidents of the club. The club, SAMCRO which stands for Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Cub, Redwood Originals originated in 1967 by John Teller in the fictional town of Charming, California, who didn’t live to see the ups and downs of the club. The club was then handed to Clay Morrow, Jax’s step dad who was also killed. Other significant characters in the show include Gemma Morrow Jax’s mom, Tara Knowles Jax’s wife, Opie Winston Jax’s Bestfriend, Tig Trager, Bobby Munson, Chibs Telford (Vice President of Club) and Wayne Unser. The club runs its business through close community relationships, bribery and violent intimidation and they are big on keeping drugs and drug dealers out of Charming. The show is driven by Jax’s mission to seek revenge for the murder of his wife Tara. Jax learns how to manage responsibilities of the club as well as being a devoted and loving father and husband. Jax killing his step father Clay and becoming the president of the club are traits of a good leader. Jax knew exactly what was right for the club and what he had to do in order for the club to stay on top...
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... The character Dr. Gregory House, played by Hugh Laurie, can be seen as the problem child in a dysfunctional family role. House has a rigid yet sarcastic personality that is consistent throughout the third season. Additionally, the characters personality is somewhat untrustworthy when it comes to personal life matters, and when a change seems to be made in his character there is usually and unknown benefit house is receiving from it. The problem or rebellious child characteristics can be seen in his showing up, unannounced, to his bosses home, snooping in Wilson’s supposed girlfriend’s locker, and breaking into Cuddy’s office to get painkillers. He shows no boundaries when it comes to his team, Wilson, or Cuddy. House’s relationship with Cuddy can be seen as a mother-child relationship. He is demanding towards her to get what he wants and rebellious towards her when she is trying to discipline him. At one point in the season House demands Cuddy to give him his bloody carpet back and refuses to do what she says until he gets it. Moreover House is mean to Cuddy in Episode 9 and tells her she “sucks at being a mom” because she did not listen to his opinion on a patient. This hurt Cuddy and made her cry. His relationship with Wilson seems like a father-son relationship. Although House meddles in Wilson’s personal life and lies to Wilson about his arrest, he does admit in the season that he doesn't want to push his friendship with Wilson too far. It seems like House almost clings...
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...Disclaimers: I don’t own glee… If I did there would be a lot of Faberry moment AN: They didn’t meet Quinn yet (except for a certain brunette) Please Read and Review because it would certainly make my day Chapter 1: Can I Be of Help? The cold breeze can be felt almost instantly in this blur night, Rachel sign and her breath can be visibly seen, and she shivers and hugs herself. She looks up at the 70 feet building. It all started when they all agreed to spend their vacation in Las Vegas, the place for relaxation, Entertainment and Gambling, and all of it happened when they luckily won 10 tickets at some lottery. It was just by luck that Puck clumsily tripped and disturbed, its’ momentum and got the jackpot, Kurt and Rachel squeal with all their might leaving everyone around them deaf. Each one of them went and packed their things and saying their goodbyes to their parents and went off. The ride to the airport was Hell, Santana always wanted to stop at every store they come into, Brittany occasionally wants to go at detours, Sam won’t stop talking about X-Men and the Avengers ,Finn is snoring really loudly and Jesse was disturbingly looking at the mirror, like his worshiping his face and was like trying to propose to himself the only normal there was Rachel, sitting quietly with Ear buds in her ear, Blaine and Kurt talking to each other, Tina doing something on her computer and lastly Puck who was trying to ignore his Friends weird antics, when they...
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...The “They say, I say” essay If you have been keeping up with the show “30 Rock” as of late then you probably have very similar views as those who have adopted a rather negative opinion of the character Liz Lemon. However Liz lemon has been judged wrongly and should be seen in higher regard. Her character has evolved into what I can only commend for being phenomenally satisfactory, despite the growing dislike for the direction in which her character seems to be headed. I think it would be nice if the fans of the show could see the subtle life lessons that are being conveyed through the show. 30 rock is a comedy series about the workings of a variety show dubbed “The Girlie Show with Tracy Jordan” told through the voice of its producer Liz lemon. “In defense of Liz Lemon” by Emily Nussbaum strives to shed light on an aspect of the show that not many individuals have realized. After a slew of negative response to the Character Liz Lemon the author aimed to clarify why Liz is not only better than when she first started out but also why her audience find her so repulsive now. Nussbaum explains how in the first season of the show, Liz Lemon was very relatable especially to women of the same age group. She was unlike other female characters at the time which was refreshing. This new take on a female lead attracted countless die-hard fans which could be credited for the shows long run. The author however points out the inconsistency in the belief that Liz lemon...
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...Breakdown THE OFFICE (2005-2013) Created by: Greg Daniels Genre: Single-camera network sitcom and mockumentary Premise: Depiction of the everyday life of the staff at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Style and Tone: No real moral to each episode Themes: Relationships, office politics, Locale: Scranton, Pennsylvania Main Characters and How they Relate: Michael Scott: Regional Manager at Dunder Mifflin Scranton Branch who oversees the daily operations. A well-intentioned man whose attempts at humor, while seemingly innocent to himself, often offend his peers and employees, and in some situations lead to reprimanding from his superior: Jan Levinson. Jim Halpert Pam Beesley Dwight Schrute Ryan Howard Kevin Malone Oscar Martinez Phyllis Lapin THE EPISODE: “Office Olympics” Written by: Michael Schur A Story: Jim and Pam hold the first Dunder-Mifflin Olympic Games in the office. B Story: Michael and Dwight go out of the office on a “work-related” condo search for Michael. Cold open: * Michael is in the office early, calling Ryan to come to the office early. * Ryan arrives to the office with a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit, thinking he came in early for a “work-related” issue. * Michael tells Ryan he needed him to bring the biscuit and that he can have the rest of the office to himself, which Ryan replies he will nap in his car until the workday begins. Act One: * Michael and Dwight speak to the camera about becoming...
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...071A0123 17 March 2009 SUSTAIN AIRBORNE TRAINING FOR THE T-11 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM Prior to Pre-jump Training, place the jumpers into a formation that allows the jumpmaster to easily control them and make on the spot corrections. The extended rectangular formation and the horseshoe formation are the two preferred formations. Prior to placing the jumpers into formation, ensure the jumpmaster team inspects the ballistic helmets, ID tags and ID cards. The jumpmasters or the safeties can accomplish this inspection. Although Pre-jump can be given by anyone on the jumpmaster team, the primary jumpmaster can delegate authority but not responsibility. Holding, running, one riser slips, and other information can be inserted into Pre-jump as the Airborne Commander sees fit. Although Pre-jump training should be tailored to fit the mission, emergency landings will always be covered due to the many variables involved with emergency situations; i.e. if jumpers have to conduct an emergency bailout over unfamiliar terrain. Pre-jump training is performance-oriented training and the jumpmaster team must ensure that the jumpers are performing the actions as they are being covered. During Pre-jump training, use the “HIT IT” exercise as often as needed to keep the jumpers actively involved. Jumpmasters will refer to their unit ASOPs for additional guidance. When Jumping the T-11 parachute from rotary wing aircraft the time between exit and full deployment...
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...Developing savory rosti-crsps (cast study 6) Most people see the snack market as dynamic and innovative, but actually it is surprisingly conservative. Most of what passes for product innovation is in fact tinkering with our marketing approach, things like special offers, promotion tie-ins and so on. We occasionally put new packs round our existing products and even more occasionally we introduce new flavors in existing product ranges. Rarely though does anyone in their industry introduce something radically different. That is why project Orlando is both exciting and scary Monica Allen, Technical Vice-President of PJT’s snack division, was commenting on a new product to be marketed under PJT’s best-known brand ‘Dreddo Dan’s Surfer Snacks’. The Dreddo Dan’s brand made use of surfing and outdoor ‘action-oriented youth’ imagery, but in fact was aimed at slightly older generation who, although aspiring to such a lifestyle, had more discretionary spend for the premium snacks in which the brand specialized. Current products marketed under the brand included both fried and baked snacks in a range of exotic flavors. The project, internally known as Project Orlando, was a baked product that had been in ‘development ‘ for almost three years but had hitherto been seen very much as a long-term development, with no guarantee of ever making it through to market launch. PJT had several of these long-term projects running at any one time. They were allocated a development budget, but usually...
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... The History of the Fighter Plane You are traveling at a speed of 4000 miles an hour; your heart is in your mouth, your face ashen white, you feel as if there is a 100 pound weight on you pressing you into your seat. You are a fighter pilot and this is your first flight. There are many other pilots around you. In the world there are many pilots that fight and put their life on the line for others. They are well trained and well educated. They are to be respected for what they do. The fighter plane and pilots have come a long way since they were first seen in the air of France. The changes are mainly because of the new technology. The first aviation fighter pilots were used in World War 1.They flew very slow but stable planes. It was the Idea of a Frenchman named Roland Garros to strap a machine gun to the nose of the plane. He soon realized that there was a problem, the stream of bullets were wrecking the blade. Roland Garros then had an idea he took steel armor plates and welded them to the lower portion of the blades to deflect any bullets that might hit the blade, this idea worked but it was crude. He took his idea into combat and was able to down four planes. Before Roland Garros idea the pilots normally would use rifles and pistols to bring down a plane (3). When he was fighting later he was trapped behind enemy lines and forced down. The Germans found out his secret and sent it to a nearby factory to Captain Anthony Fokker to duplicate...
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...suspicious. We are at a point now where human flight is open to just about everyone, even the likes of flyboys Tom Cruise and John Travolta. Accordingly, it's become painless for someone to get their private pilot's license. By getting yours, you'll be able to take joy rides with your friends and family, take part in volunteer search and rescue missions, fly yourself to business meetings, and become an acrobat of the sky. Okay, maybe not. But here's how to get that precious license. requirements First of all, you must be at least 16 years old to get your student pilot certificate. You'll need to be 17 in order to receive the regular pilot's license. There's no age limit for you to fly, as long as you qualify medically. You must be in great health. Everyone who wants to be a pilot needs to pass a medical exam in the early stages of the process. Blind people with narcolepsy don't usually make good pilots. More on this topic later. Finally, you must have an adequate grasp of the English language, being able to read, speak and understand it perfectly (English is the international language used by all airports and control towers in the world). license Even though everyone refers to this piece of paper as a license, the technical term is, in fact, certificate . However, only the FAA calls it that. Getting your private pilot's license will allow you to fly under certain restrictions. You'll be able to fly a single-engine airplane under visual flight rules (VFR) -- which...
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...BSOP 209 Week 2 Homework Assignment To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/bsop-209/bsop-209-week-2-homework-assignment 4.24 Howard Weiss, owner of a musical instrument distributorship, thinks that demand for bass drums may be related to the number of television appearances by the popular group Stone Temple Pilots during the previous month. Weiss has collected the data shown in the following table: Stone Temple Pilot’s TV Appearances | Demand for Bass Drums | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 7 | a) Graph these data to see whether a linear equation might describe the relationship between the group’s television shows and bass drum sales. b) Use the least-squares regression method to derive a forecasting equation. c) What is your estimate for bass drum sales if the Stone Temple Pilots performed on TV nine times last month? d) What are the correlation coefficient (r) and the coefficient of determination (r2) for this model, and what do they mean? 4.46 Thirteen students entered the business program at Hillcrest College 2 years ago. The following table indicates what each student scored on the high school SAT math exam and their grade-point averages (GPAs) after students were in the Hillcrest program for 2 years. Student | SAT Score | GPA | A | 421 | 2.90 | B | 377 | 2.93 | C | 585 | 3.00 | D | 690 | 3.45 | E | 608 | 3.66 | F | 390 | 2.88 | G | 415 | 2.15 | H | 481 | 2.53 | I | 729 | 3.22 | J...
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...Company Analysis for BUS 4999 Team Members: Zane Gallman Ambre Franc Joel Brown Julieanna Rosa ------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY OF THE COMPANY Page 3 KEY PERSONAL Page 5 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Page 8 MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Page 9 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP Page 11 CURRENT STRATEGIES Page 12 INDUSTRY/COMPETITION Page 17 MARKETING AUDIT Page 19 FINANCIAL REVIEW Page 22 ANALYSIS OF MODELS Page 29 SWOT Page 29 FOUR FACTORS OF THE COMPETITIVENESS ENVIRONMENT Page 35 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES Page 39 BCG MATRIX Page 41 ABEL’S STRATEGY OF DEVELOPMENT AND EVOLUTION Page 42 HOFER’S MARKET LIFE CYCLE Page 43 PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE Page 44 HALL’S COMPETITIVENESS Page 45 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS Page 46 MCKINSEY’S 7S Page 47 STRATEGY OPTIONS FOR DOMESTIC V. GLOBAL COMPETITION Page 49 HUSSEY’S DIRECTIONAL POLICY MATRIX Page 50 PORTER’S DYNAMIC DIAMOND Page 51 MAIN PROBLEMS AND ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES Page 52 WHO, WHEN AND HOW Page 54 FINAL CHOICES Page 55 APPENDICES Page 56 ------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY TravelCenters of America (TA) is one of the largest full-service travel centers in the United-States. Their main Customers are mainly professional truck...
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...one of the three main segments of the aviation market. The other two being commercial aviation and military aviation. General aviation operations are anything other than military and common carriage. Without general aviation, the industry would suffer in countless ways, possibly even collapse. General aviation includes, literally, every other civilian job except for the few related to the airline sector. What I consider the most important ones are aerial firefighting, flight instructing, pipeline patrol, corporate, bush piloting, agricultural, and test piloting. Flight instructing is one of the most important jobs that there is in the aviation industry. It is where pilots obtain the proper training and skills necessary to be safe and adequate. I believe flight instructing is most likely the most underrated and underpaid job in the aviation industry. Without this job, all pilots would have to come from the military, which would cause a severe shortage of pilots. Pipeline patrol requires pilots to fly aircraft at very low altitudes over varying terrain to observe pipelines and check for any problems or vandalism within the lines. Another type of this job is for pilots to patrol the U.S. borders in search for illegal activities. Without either of these general aviation jobs, more resources and man hours would be required to check oil pipelines and secure our borders. Corporate flying involves pilots flying for private companies and corporations. They tend to fly the executives...
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