...This accomplishment held on September 2, 2005. My concern was to reach my community with the English language because it is evident that English in my country is a life changing the key for people of my community. This accomplishment led me to teach, practice and promotes English with people of my community free of charge. This accomplishment has impacted and impacts positively on people of my country through the American values promoted by the English language. The English Club led us to the extension of the English Speaking Community in the Republic of Congo. This accomplishment is now a sunshine place where people come to learn and improve their English. It aiming to provide an innovative learning process to young people by empowering future leaders through interactive activities such as interview, role playing, interpretation, journalism, short story, poetry, and debate. It is now the home of great debaters. This accomplishment made me a daily partner of people. I meet and receive diplomats and tactful people at the BBC. It is an important framework for transformative leadership, exchange, and an opportunity for youth. Thanks to this accomplishment, over 1000 people have been transformed and speak English. My great conviction to get things done changed the mind of people who doubted on this project, and they became...
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...thing remains true; creating community brings a team together like never before. James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner discuss the five different ways to create community within an organization. Those five ways to create community within an organization are connect celebration, community, and commitment, celebrate accomplishments in public, make celebrations part of organizational life, provide social support and have fun together. “In acknowledging the community (“common unity”) that we share with one another, leaders create a sense of team spirit (Kouzes & Posner, 2007, p. 310).” Five Practices to Create Community The first way to create community is to connect celebration, community, and commitment. Celebrations are the perfect opportunity to address the tasks at hand and to go over what kind of commitment is needed in order to complete these tasks. Behaviors and purpose should also be addressed. “These occasions are magnificent opportunities for leaders to expressly link principles to practices in a way that’s memorable, motivating, and uplifting (Kouzes & Posner, 2007, p. 312).” Secondly, a leader should take the time to celebrate employee accomplishments in public. Sharing these stories of accomplishment in public makes role models of these employees. It will motivate the rest of the team to want to better themselves so that they can be recognized as well. “Public ceremonies serve as a collective reminder of why people are there, of the values and visions that...
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...understanding of oneself in the world. He states thatsocial sciences is not concrete and differs depending on the generation. The social sciences needs to bemore heavily considered especially in our current society because there are many youths have no idea how their actions are affected by social structures.Sociological imagination is the interaction between the individuals and other individuals as well as the social structures in place. The term was coined by Mills in the 19th century during the industrial revolution. To have a sociological imagination, a person must be able to pull away from the situation and think from an alternative point of view. The movie lottery at birth helps us understand the concept of socio imaginti. Mills believed in the power of the sociological imagination to connect personal troubles to public issues. Soci imaginat is more applicable today than in Mill’s time because society is going through very fast transformations. Socio imaginati explains the nature of sociology and its relevance in daily life.Mythistory by McNeil is the concept that what may seem to be true to one historian may seem false toanother. This is an important concept because to get a full understanding of any subject we must read critically and analytically. That is to understand the context and the views of the writers and how it could’ve affected the text. The concept of Mythistory is significant to the course because it...
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...and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. As a State and Local Tax Intern at McGladrey, you will work with various sized businesses in diverse industries and receive hands-on client experience with direct access to business owners. Working on numerous team engagements throughout your time with us, you will work on several pieces of any particular assignment -- not just one small part -- and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you are done. Interns provide quality Tax and Consulting services to the Firm's clients by performing the duties and responsibilities listed below in an efficient and effective manner. - Develops relationships with client employees. - Becomes proficient in assisting clients with routine accounting functions. - Becomes familiar with and adheres to the Firm's policies and procedures. - Prepares federal and state and local tax returns. - Has a working knowledge of all microcomputer applications, which are routinely used. - Is knowledgeable about accounting and tax pronouncements. - Progresses professionally by working toward passing the CPA examination. You...
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...made, and continues to be one of the most influential factors in determining how beautiful and lighthearted, or how horrific and tragic a film is perceived by the audience. This paper will provide an analysis of Hans Zimmer’s composition of the soundtrack to the movie The Dark Knight Rises. This dark, intense and emotionally pounding soundtrack pairs perfectly with the tension between the mysterious Batman character and his latest evil nemesis Bane. We will examine the musical characteristics of two selections from this soundtrack, “Gotham’s Reckoning” which has become Bane’s primary theme music that will forever connect the audience with feeling of impending doom and “Rise” the epic closing number in the movie that connects us to the previous films in the trilogy. There is a reoccurring rhythmic pattern used throughout this soundtrack that seemingly connects each piece in the work. The chant heard throughout the score gives a primitive depth since the words are unrecognizable. Hans Zimmer uses synthesizers and samplers to create this modern score which is closely tied to the music previously written for the two prior films from this trilogy. There are even some parts of the new musical pieces that contain excerpts or samples from the prior films soundtracks. Zimmer uses this technique in order to recreate the emotions from the prior films to establish an immediate connection with the familiar characters. “Rise” is actually the last piece of music in the movie; however...
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...comfort zone as they fear what is going to happen next, making them uncomfortable. Stress only affects us as much as we allow it to. This impacts our health in 3 ways: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Short and long-term risks are present when stress is being affected physically. Conflict and confusion from stress lead to frequent headaches, which in turn can open possibilities of illness and longer-lasting migraines. Some aspects can worsen stress headaches additionally, including sensitivity to light and sound, which can be debilitating. This prompts those who are strained to seek comfort in food to cheer up. Whether you have loss of appetite or you are overeating to cope, your body is initially telling your brain it is going to be alright as you are fueling it with nutritious food. Although these are physical effects on your body, they also connect to your mental health....
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...day. There are endless accomplishments of man; from learning to start a fire to survive the cold, to the ability to hunt game for food, to the discovery of the vaccine, to the invention of incredibly fast transportation, to the fabrication of Wi-Fi, to the ability to connect to others around the world with a simple device called the iPhone. Without doubt, no other species has come to rival our intelligence and ability to progress and adapt to new environments. The value of a human life is so extraordinary because of the potential of the human intellect. Furthermore, it is because our extensive spectrum of emotions including the ability to empathize for others. This is the ultimate evidence of the greatness of man. Yet the question remains: is it wrong to choose a baby’s life over the life of an animal? Undeniably, animals are not equal to humans however, this doesn’t justify the horrors of animal cruelty that go on in today’s world. In evolutionary terms, we are biologically programmed to choose human life over a life of another species. If we didn’t follow this instinct we never would have been able to evolve. None of the above accomplishments would ever have happened. Likewise, animals that are intelligent don’t consider themselves equal to humans. They also don’t consider their own species above humans. All species value the life of the same species. Furthermore, according to Aristotle’s hierarchy of life only humans have a “rational soul” that gives us the ability to think...
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...leaders from Willow Creek Community Church, Eight days to serve a local community church. We spent months preparing for this trip. We worked on team building and becoming a tight group, slowly developing into a family. We knew what was going on in each others lives; And knew that this trip would test each of us in a difficult way. Departure day had finally arrived. Throughout the flight to Miami we talked about what it would be like when we arrived and how the people would respond to us. After landing in Miami We waited a few hours for a small plane that would connect us to Santa Domingo. This flight was very different. By now we were all on edge; feelings of impatience and anxiousness set in. Our unexcpeting group arived in Santa Domingo durring a typical power outage, the first of many throughout the coming week. Each day was a new adventure, filled with fun, friendship, and humbling experiences. The people were full of love and life. I met two men Rowel and Josueph, who have changed my life forever. They acted like brothers, showing me their hobbies and talents, and their every day lives. Each day with them gave me a rush of joy and a sense of accomplishment. I felt loved like a family member. I traveled to help build a gym for their church. But at the end of the trip, they were the ones who changed my life forever. They impacted me in a way that no one has ever done in my life. It was so overwhelming to go on a trip to improve the lives of these people when really...
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...Poetry Analysis “The Armful” by Robert Frost This poem written by Robert Frost is a very interesting piece that each and every one of us can connect to. Frost talks about problems and how it overwhelms him. This poem clearly states that he is struggling but then soon focuses on trying to better himself to achieve his goals and fix his problems. All in all, using the techniques or imagery, word choice, and tone in the poem "The armful", Robert Frost successfully composes a wonderful poem which readers can connect to their own lives. We all have problems and sometimes is can feel overwhelming. Sometimes a person feels like giving up and running away from their troubles. Using Frost's poem as a guide that everyone has all sorts of problems and we can all get through it with help from friends, figuring out an alternative, and sheer force of will. “Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes A dream is a goal in life, not just dreams experienced during sleep. Most people use their dreams as a way of setting future goals for themselves. Dreams can help to assist people in getting further in life because it becomes a personal accomplishment. Langston Hughes's poem "Dream Deferred" is speaks about what happens to dreams when they are put on hold. The poem leaves it up to the reader to decide what dream is being questioned. In the opening of the poem the speaker uses a visual image that is also a simile to compare a dream deferred to a raisin. "Does it dry up/ like a raisin...
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...The visual elements and written text interact through the larger than life portrayal of Duke Kahanamoku; his kind face and physique. The inscriptions on the monument express his achievements, the statue depicts his strength and capability to do so. 7. Ethos- The reasoning behind why the statue is there is primarily ethos. While listing all of Duke's accomplishments and talents the sculptor succeeds in providing substantial credibility to the role of Duke in Hawaii and why he should be memorialized. Pathos- There is a small appeal to emotion as people can create their own connections to the past and share memories of this beloved Hawaiian man. Logos- The logic behind the memorial is not stated but people and visitors can infer that is it simply logical for the man credited for popularizing surfing among many other things deserves to represent Hawaiian...
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...One passage states “And with the full power and backing of the US government behind him, they vowed that the fire would never win again. Never.”(p.269) This illustrates the tenacity some took to reconvene after the fire and put forth measures to insure that never again the fire would tear apart a city again. Many measures were put in place and discussed in the story. Main changes were made to the forest services and new stations put in place to deploy the rangers and firefighters. Other technologies came in place also as a result to fight fires. In many ways none of these changes would have came about possibly if it were for the great fire that...
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...coming from a computer savvy and technology-inclined perspective, the man’s double-monitor computer set-up can be accounted for as well. It can be understood that these background items are more then just scenery, but rather context clues. They’re context clues in the sense that they tell us about the individual in the photograph, and they give us a lot of information about him and what he may possibly do. Without these context clues, it would be extremely difficult to formulate any opinions as to who the man in the photograph is or what he does. However with them, we can develop an idea as to who the man is and what he does. A wise man once told me that you could tell a lot about a person by what he/she keep on his/her desk and how his/her office looks. In this photograph a man sits at his very detailed and organized desk with awards hanging on the wall that acknowledge his many achievement, with an accomplished and proud look on his face. Humans are visual people, and what we see affects what we believe and feel. The photograph evokes pathos in the sense of the man’s facial expression and appearance, as well as logos in the sense that the items in his office help give him credibility and tell us about him. For the sake of reference,...
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...Multiple Intelligences Name: Markeesha Eckols Course: Psy 300 Due Date: 4/23/2012 Instructor: Carlton Bowden The Theory of Multiple Intelligences In Gardner’s book “Frames of Minds” he argues that all humans are born with a multiplicity of intelligences. He suggested that with these intelligences; we can or should be developed by society to achieve great individual accomplishment and fulfill greater social goals. This theory of multiple intelligences has been divided into eight different categories; Linguistic, musical, logical, spatial, bodily kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal and naturalist (Gardner 1983). In Gardner’s opinion; seven kinds of intelligence would allow seven ways to teach, rather than one and powerful constraints that exist in the mind can be mobilized to introduce a particular concept (or whole system of thinking) in a way that children are most likely to learn it and least likely to distort it (Gardner 1983). Gardner was one of the first to teach us that we should not judge and develop people (especially children, young people, and people at the beginnings of their careers) according to an arbitrary and narrow definition of intelligence (Gardner 1983). We must instead rediscover and promote the vast range of capabilities that have a value in life and then set out valuing people for who they are, what they can be, and helping them to grow and fulfill their potential (Gardner 1983)...
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...Statement of Teaching Philosophy Why do I teach? Teaching is my chosen calling, a calling I strive to undertake with love and imagination, and from my location as a relatively new teacher, I see no end to improvement, no arrival, no completion: I want to be that teacher who, even after decades in the classroom, still leaves each session asking how the next might be better, how to better engage and inspire this unique set of students. In the classroom, I engage students with historical themes, using music, art, accounts, literature, economic theory, and strategic analysis. I am sensitive to the students’ backgrounds and goals in my lectures, aiming to connect with their personal experience. Among the academic disciplines, history offers a unique perspective on us and the world. Studying history can make students more active and responsible citizens. Students are at the center of my lesson planning process. My first goal is to create an atmosphere that encourages participation and involvement. I am more interested in developing a student’s capacity to argue cogently, persuasively, and synthetically than in the particular content of his or her conclusions. My philosophy as a teacher is to mold a learner from good into the best one. This philosophy is not an easy task because it needs a higher level of knowledge and skills to uplift the learning status of a student specially those who need a 100% focus on their learning strategies. As a teacher, it is our responsibility...
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...No matter where you are in the United States, when a word like racism is thrown around, its subject and all related material are bound to cause controversy and disagreements. Color blindness, or racial blindness is one of these issues associated with racial advantages or opportunities. It is a sociological term meant to disregard when discussing participation in something. My view on this issue is con-color blindness for several reasons. First of all, the United States is still not seen as truly equal when offering some opportunities. Also, there are not distinctions or classifications for people to base any kind of statistics on. For these and other reason, color blindness used nationally would not be successful in this country. Affirmative action is one case of con-color blindness. This is a method of offering opportunities to certain people according to race, gender, or religion that are misrepresented in the process. In other words, they are not getting an equal opportunity for jobs or education. I believe this helps open up chances for everyone that would normally not offered to them. It creates more of a broad spectrum in the fields of employment and education as everyone is more represented in these fields. Most Americans are split on this issue and with the introduction of racial color blindness; it has created more controversy on the subject of equality. The role of education would be changed dramatically if we did not recognize race. Several scholarships...
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