...Shorter School Days Beep, beep, beep. It’s 6 am, time to wake up for school! Do you like waking up at 6am to go to school? How about not getting enough sleep every night? Are you tired of being tired all day, everyday because of school? Having shorter school days would improve grades and improve attitudes in the mornings. Studies show minds don’t start up until about 9 am. So why should we start school so early? Children between the ages of 12 to 18 need about eight hours of sleep each night and sometimes even nine. From research, only about 8 percent of teens report optimal sleep, and 69 percent report insufficient sleep. “I’ve gone through bouts of depression’ from too much homework”, another student says. Most teens get assigned 17.5 hours...
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...Time Management Action Plan Time Management Action Plan Supervisors personal skills | Supervisors personal skills | Learning plan 2.3 ann hall Learning plan 2.3 ann hall 2016 2016 Do one thing at a time #16 Doing one thing at a time is not a very good skill for me. On a scale from one to ten and one being the worst I would have to say that I am at a two. For me that means I have no clue what that even means any more now that I have children. I have three children, go to school and work two jobs. Don’t get me wrong I would love to be able to only do one thing at a time but it seems to be impossible with what all I have to deal with and do in a days’ time. With that being said if I ever wanted to do one thing at a time I would have to learn how to do it all over again and get out of the mindset that I need to get everything done and get it done right away. I am willing to try to learn it all over again but chances are I will have to practice when the kids are not home so I do not get distracted. The other thing is I need to not watch tv when I am doing other tasks or even doing homework. This would be the biggest problem for me is always having the tv on where ever I am at. * Switching between tasks takes time even if we are not aware that it does and what our minds are required to do (page 75). It also says in some cases multitasking can be very dangerous (page 76). Chances are you can and will get more done and be safer if you just focus on one task at...
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...I’ve experienced many changes like new work environment, different living situation, and transitioning from ¼ time student to being a full time student in addition to working a part time job. I often feel anxious about things and worry too much about outcomes. I sometimes feel unlucky or things never go right. When I’m having problems with something, I tend to avoid it and focus on other things, in other words, ignoring that big amount of stress I eventually have to deal with. I feel like I think about the past and the future too much, and I have a hard time trying to get over mistakes or decisions I’ve made in the past. I’m self-conscious get easily embarrassed and often wonder how people think of me. Growing up, I went through a lot of verbal abuse form my parents. I ran away from home once when I was really young because I couldn’t stand my dad. Ever since I was little, they’ve always had high expectations for me and my sisters-especially in school. They always wanted me to do things their way and pretty much had everything set for me. They sent me to go to school in China when I was about 8 years old even when I didn’t want to go. They would give me lectures if I didn’t earn an “A” in one of my classes. After high school, I wanted to go to culinary school to study something that I really enjoyed but they demanded me to go to a university like most people did and get a “real” education. I felt like they never really supported me emotionally throughout my whole life. If I...
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...imagine a massive crowd roaring with the animated cheerleaders as your team hits the final home run that wins the big game. Or maybe you conjure up more behind the scenes; with long tiring practices, and repetitive work that only builds up stress till the whole wide world is sitting on your shoulders. At first glance it seems there are only those two types of reactions. But in reality, both are part of the entirety of high school sports. Everything has positives and negatives, even school athletics. Without further ado let’s get the ball rolling. High school sports keep students active. Not all students get exercise outside of the sports they take part in. Athletics keep athletes healthy year round. Some coaches even put their players on a diet so they aren’t just getting exercise, they’re being trained to watch what they eat. Sports make kids strong, there’s no doubt about it....
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...reasons. Studies show that children who do not receive a high school degree or diploma are more likely to use drugs, work at a fast food restaurant, and struggle for money more than half their life. Whereas children that do receive a high school degree are more likely to have a higher paying income with brighter futures and tend to not struggle with finances near as much if any struggles at all. New and stronger polices are needed to keep children in school. Attending school should be required. Many students do not realize that even middle school as well as high school are what determine how bright a child’s future is. Many children use excuses like, horrible cafeteria food, too much homework, or not having enough free time, but these are all invalid excuses (Tyler and Lofstrom 77+). A child’s grades in middle school as well as high school are determining their future (Tyler and Lofstrom 77+). As an adult, a high school diploma shows the person will not give up easily and are able to finish a task (Masse, Naiman, and Naylor 71+). That simple information determines a lot to a person looking for the right guy or girl to high for their business (Masse, Naiman, and Naylor 71+). After-School activities are very important in a child’s life. Tyler and Lofstrom look at problems that appear when children do not finish high school (Tyler and Lofstrom 77+). Most children in today’s world grow up with equal opportunities regardless of race or how much the child’s parents make (Bulanda 95+)...
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...their careers in college, but some never get that chance. Competing at the next level is a very exciting journey. For some kids playing a sport in college is the only way they can afford an education. The big controversial issue is should college athletes be paid. This quote from Elissa Cordrey is very meaningful to college athletics because it isn’t all about the money: If the child is playing for the sake of a scholarship, and not for love of the game, be careful, she warned. Keep your eyes wide open. It's not high school athletics. In some ways, it's really exciting. But if your child's not passionate, you are going to have a lot of teary phone calls’” (Holland, Kelley Holland, and John W. Schoen). The dedication and passion athletes need to play...
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...health data of families so that an accurate authentication and communication can be established” (Edelman & Mandle, 2010). This paper will identify positive and negative health characteristics of “Kurup” family. Family Dynamics The family members are four multiracial people. Father JK is 39 years old, mother RK is 30 years old, and they have two boys MK, 11 years and VK, 11 months old. JK and RK are married for 5 years. They both work fulltime, MK is in elementary school. Parents work opposite days and stay home with the kids as much as they can. Values, Health Perception JK stated their values and beliefs are strong. They also said they have very strong family relation, they are Hindu followers, and they like to attend the temple at least once a week, even though they are living in another country they like to keep their traditions. They all pray at night before they go to sleep. Family likes to spend time together as much as they can. JK stated the health of the family is really good. MK used to have asthma as a baby, but now he is 11 years old, it does not bother him anymore. VK never had any health problems and parents are also in good health. They take daily vitamins except the baby, pediatrician recommended not to give any vitamins till he turns one. Both parents work at the hospital, so they are very diligent about hand washing and...
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...there’s something kind of fantastic about that, isn't there?” -Mrs.Fox. Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr.Fox” This quote, for the most part sums up my life in a mere three sentences. I have always felt like the odd man out, I never truly felt content or fulfilled at any given moment of my life. I always felt the need to strive for something greater, and that something is an object I cannot see or feel and I do not have the faintest inkling of what it might be. To get to know me fully and personally one must begin with the three major aspects of life: family, school, and beyond. To begin I will start with my family. I am apart of a big traditional Mexican family. I have my mom, dad, three sisters, two brothers,...
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...starts her day off with a crying baby and winey demands from a three year old. She continues on with fulfilling their needs as she tries to get dressed for work and maybe spend a few minutes with her husband before he’s out the door and she’s left to get the boys ready for daycare. Everyone’s loaded and ready to go but Jessica forgot she needs to stop and get gas. Now running late she drops the kids off and is finally on her way to a long day in the office. Arriving only a few minutes late has her left with a bit of confidence but that suddenly fades as she catches sight of all the paperwork on her desk. The note on top reads “Must be done TODAY!” Jessica suddenly feels her heart sink and she sits in frustration. There’s no way this can all be done before the daycare closes at six and her husband works in the next town. He wouldn’t be able to pick up the boys either. She has already asked her boss for far too many favors and missed some days when the baby was sick. Her company doesn’t have any flexibility. If she doesn’t fulfill this task her job could be at stake (Hendrickson, 2014). Stories like Jessica’s are all too common and a flexible work schedule just might be the answer to these problems. If Jessica was able to complete work at home or on schedule a bit more flexible then she wouldn’t have to feel so much stress and battle with time. Life-work imbalance is an important issue and flexible work schedules should be considered if businesses want to keep their employees happy...
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...SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE AN AMERICAN YOU ALREADY SPEAK ENGLISH... NOW SPEAK IT EVEN BETTER! DELUXE BOOK & CD SET A M Y GILLETT Copyright © 2004 by Language Success Press All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher. First Edition ISBN 0-9725300-3-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2004102958 Visit our website: www.languagesuccesspress.com Bulk discounts are available. For information, please contact: Language Success Press 2232 S. Main Street #345 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA E-mail: sales@languagesuccesspress.com Fax: (303) 484-2004 (USA) Printed in the United States of America The author is very grateful to the following people for their collaboration and advice while preparing this book and CD set: Vijay Banta, Jacqueline Gillett, Thomas Gillett, Marcy Carreras, John McDermott, Natasha McDermott, Cat McGrath, Patrick O'Connell. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Gillett has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Stamford, Connecticut and in Prague, Czech Republic. Her essays and humor writing have appeared in many publications, including MAD Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Family Circle. Amy majored in Slavic Languages and Literature at Stanford University and holds a Master's degree from Stanford in Russian and Eastern European Studies. Amy has studied and worked abroad in many countries...
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...the kitchen who is dressed in pearls and high heels while she cooks dinner. Their two kids are sitting at the table smiling while doing their homework. The bread-winning husband just had a fantastic day at the office and kisses his Barbie doll wife and then grabs a drink. At that time, society considered this an acceptable way of life. Not everyone lived in this fashion but it remains the hallmark description of the time period. Men were programmed to get a job and provide for his family while the wife stayed home caring for the children and making sure her husband was satisfied. From experience to television shows people embraced this environment until women began challenging these traditional values. Today, women have traveled a long way to get where they are in the workplace. However, many of the historical customs continue and hinder women’s success. Due to these customs and competitive business environments a glass ceiling has been constructed above women in the workplace. In this thesis we will explore the cause of such discrimination from the glass ceiling from a feminist perspective starting in the 40’s up till today. The beginning of women entering the workplace is arguably when women began challenging their roles as a housewife when there was a shortage of workers during WWII. Since, so many men were overseas women claimed their position and realized they were capable of so much more than cooking or becoming a secretary. In fact, “World War II can be usefully viewed...
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...Social Problems; Article Review Sociology 142, MW 11 28th October 2009 Table of Contents 1. Newspaper * Pornography- “Filter can shield kids from smut” * By: Rebecca Hagelin’ * Summary of newspaper article 2. Journal * Drugs & Alcohol- “Alcoholism; Recent findings in alcoholism” * By: B.J. Mason * Summary of journal article 3. Magazine * Violence- “Cartoon violence makes children more aggressive” * By: Laura Clark * Summary of magazine article 4. Bibliography The Washington Times April 27, 2009 Monday “Filter can shield kids from smut” BYLINE: By Rebecca Hagelin, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES SECTION: CULTURE; HOW TO SAVE YOUR FAMILY; A14 LENGTH: 659 wordsCulture challenge of the week: Internet pornographyAmerica is raising a generation of children on porn - and your child just might be one of them. According to the London School of Economics, nine out of 10 teens who go online will view pornography. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that 70 percent of those who viewed porn stumbled across it - many while innocently doing their homework - and had not been looking for it.The purveyors of hard-core porn are so fixated on creating addicts out of our sons and daughters that they have made it virtually impossible for children to escape their clutches. Even one mistyped letter can lead your child into a sordid world where women are objectified, where there are no lines...
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...EBSCOhost 7/2/13 12:23 PM Record: 1 Title: The American Family. Authors: Coontz, Stephanie Source: Life. Nov99, Vol. 22 Issue 12, p79. 4p. 1 Color Photograph, 3 Black and White Photographs. Document Type: Article Subject Terms: *SOCIAL problems *TWENTIETH century *FAMILIES *HISTORY SOCIAL conditions Geographic Terms: UNITED States Abstract: Discusses the similarities in family life and social problems in the United States in the beginning of the 20th century through November 1999. Improvements regarding childhood mortality, education, child labor, and women's rights; Why the 1950s are regarded so highly in history as a standard for family values despite the actual poverty rate, women's oppression and race relation problems. INSET: American Mirror by Sora Song. Full Text Word Count: 3077 ISSN: 00243019 Accession Number: 2377451 Database: Academic Search Premier Section: SOCIETY THE AMERICAN FAMILY New research about an old institution challenges the conventional wisdom that the family today is worse off than in the past. As the century comes to an end, many observers fear for the future of America's families. Our divorce rate is the highest in the world, and the percentage of unmarried women is significantly higher than in 1960. Educated women are having fewer babies, while immigrant children flood the schools, demanding to be taught in their native language. Harvard University reports that only 4 percent of its applicants can write a proper sentence. There's an epidemic...
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...CHEATING Definition Cheating is defined as the intentional act of breaking the rules, or attempting to achieve personal gain through fraud or deceit.16 To cheat is to deprive of something valuable by the use ofdeceit or fraud, to influence or lead by deceit, trick, or artifice, to practice fraud or trickery, to violate rules dishonestly, or to be sexually unfaithful.11 A cheater (sometimes called acheat) gets something by dishonesty or deception; or by depriving one of his or her rights and usually connotes deliberate perversion of the truth; or by large-scale cheating bymisrepresentation or abuse of confidence.11 Cheating is an act of lying, deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, or imposition. Cheating characteristically is employed to create an unfair advantage, usually in one's own interest, and often at the expense of others. Cheating implies the breaking of rules. Cheating is a primordial economic act: getting more for less, often used when referring to marital infidelity.3 Cheating is when a person misleads, deceives, or acts dishonestly on purpose.17 Cheating fundamentally includes several elements of both lying and stealing, with specific motivations to gain something of value by illegitimate means. That is why lying and stealing are discussed before cheating. Cheating is lying and/or stealing with the intention for acquiring something for more than merely the "pleasure" of fooling or depriving others. Children Cheating as a concept is not understood by children...
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...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION This study is divided into several chapters. The beginning chapter presents a detailed background of the study conducted among a group of secondary schools pupils in The Netherlands. The study focuses on new Media and whether its’ usage has any effect on academic performance. This is explored from the context of HAVO Dutch youths in Rotterdam aged 14-16 years in two schools; Calvijn and Comenius colleges particularly from their peer solidarity and socialization processes. HAVO is one of the four streams of secondary education in Holland referred to as Senior general secondary education (HAVO). The stream takes five years and qualifies students to enter higher vocational education (HBO). Some students can also choose to enter pre-university secondary education VWO or MBO education (Dutch Education Journal, 2007). The analysis is based on both qualitative and quantitative findings from Focus Group Discussions (FDGs), structured and semistructured interviews, drawings, observations and questionnaires. This study considers both the advantages and disadvantages of youth engagement in new media. The study also attempt to contribute to the wider development discourses in the field of children and youth. The conclusion for this book highlights how new media has played a role in the youth cultures in structuring their peer relationships. Throughout the study, pseudo names are used for ethical reasons. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Before delving deeper...
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