...Andrew Davis English 101.008 Pease Final Essay #8 12/12/10 Dreams “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” This is a great quote from Epicurus and it touches on the idea that you can achieve the goals you have set for yourself now just as you did with the things you have accomplished that were once dreams themselves. I agree with this idea and this quote. It is applicable with things as small as a to-do list all the way to aspirations as high as the job, woman, and life of your dreams. I myself have three different kinds of dreams. There are the dreams I have while I’m lying in my bed sleeping where I wake up, adjust back to reality, and forget about the dream all together. There are the dreams I have of things I intend to do in my future, such as graduating, getting married, and eventually having kids of my own. Then there is the third kind, the “If you could have anything” dreams. To answer this question, you have to focus on it because it’s not usually something someone can easily just come up with off the top of their head. The story of my dream where I could have absolutely anything I want would go a little something like this. On a warm fall night, I’m sitting in my parked car with windows down, letting the breeze flow through the car. My beautiful wife of thirteen years is holding my hand as we ramble back and forth about both of our days. What’s special about this...
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..." REFLECTION As I take this time to reflect on my accomplishments during this course, the one area that stands out the most for me is mixed numbers. Through this course I was re-introduced to just how much mixed numbers is a prevalent part of everyday life. Now I take notice of the key areas within my own life that I use mixed numbers, like cooking for my family of four (4); banking transactions and even the time when I am called to be the home handy person. The two (2) concepts that I have struggled with to date are prime numbers and factorizations. Even though I have studied and practiced these concepts regularly, I still struggle with just how to solve the equations. For the most part just when I think I understand, a new twist is presented and I am right back where I started. I am not sure what the barriers are but I will keep working through the challenges. The action step or steps that I would take to overcome my struggles with prime numbers and factorizations are (1) study, (2) practice, and (3) ask for help, (4) study, (5) practice and (6) ask for help. With all of the studying and practicing that I have been doing, I am not sure why I am struggling so much. My biggest fear is that after all of this I will still unsuccessful in my quest to win the battle of mastering these concepts. But before I let this get the best of me, me and my soon to be tutor are going to become the best student and tutor...
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...Extra Credit * Describe how could the testing and learning be improved? People are different and all have different ways of learning and doing things. I strongly believe the group work is always a must. Fewer heads is always better than one head. Everyone one has different ways of thinking and coming up with the ideas. A perfect way of seeing other’s side point of view perspective. Another way of learning is a class activity. Class activities puts us in position of actual game where we (students) physically can experience the hands on practice. Last but not least is testing. Testing is a great way to be evaluated, but at the same moment the timing plays a very import role, well at least for me. From my previous experience in one of my ASAP classes instructor did not have any due dates nor the time limits in the testing or quizzes, as long as everything was turned in by the end of the course date. Many student were slightly shocked because if the teacher’s tactic. We asked the instructor “Why no time limit?” and he responded that he believes that the best way of learning when you’re not under pressure. At the same time student will have another opportunity to review the exam without any pressure of running out of time. Of course I did get an A in that class but the best of all I was able to get more knowledge out of that class and learned more then I usually would in other...
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...GBS 205 Essay 2 CASE EXAMPLE B Legal Issues: The legal issue that I see with Chuck and his anger issues at job; which happens to be XYZ Counseling Agency is that it is a conflict to the environment that the company is creating and the description of the business. How can anyone go to a counseling facility seeking help on many different subjects and topics of which anger is something people go and seek counseling for or are court ordered to take anger counseling classes. If an employee of the counseling agency has anger issues him/herself how will the agency be able to be taken as serious in that particular area and how will others be able to say and see that this agency is successful in helping individuals out in this particular area if their employees can even behave and act appropriately. Since the counseling agency has a policy against violence; the company in all its legal right has the right to fire anyone who does not honor this company policy. Plaintiff's Arguments: I am here today because I have been unlawfully fired due to a miscommunication and misinterpreted situation. The client Wilbur was the first to initiate the conflict between the two of us. During the counseling session we were discussing the reason and what brought him in to seek counseling from us, Wilbur started to tell his story of how this is court ordered and that he does NOT have a problem with anger. Let the court know that Mr. Wilbur was arrested for domestic violence and it was ordered by the judge...
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...Affordable Luxury Vacations 123 Ocean Front Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 45678 Mr. George jones 628 Village Run Orlando, FL. 87654 RE: Mr. Jones Subject: Finally experience the luxury vacation that you deserve at an affordable and guaranteed lowest price. Before you decide to toss this letter into the trash after reading a few lines, please continue to read a little further and take advantage of the great vacation packages that Affordable Luxury Vacations has to offer. Imagine an island surrounded by crisp clear water and the sound of the waves as they splash against the rocks. Imagine white sand that sparkles like a road of diamonds as the sunsets in the evening. Taking in all of this beautiful scenery with a drink of your choice. Imagine arranging a getaway from it all. The hustle, bustle and stress that comes with your daily life at work and at home. Imagine a place where you can sleep when you want and for as long as you want. A place that is free of stress, noise, and the chaotic adventures of your daily life. It sound too good to be true, right? Well, not at Affordable Luxury Vacations where we strive to provide the most memorable and affordable vacation packages. We promise and deliver the best quality service by expecting and demanding the BEST of everything for YOU! For 50 years, Affordable Luxury Vacations has provided the most value in vacations. We provide a beginning to end vacation experience that will allow you to sit back and enjoy the...
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...Kylie Lewis 4/9/14 Block 3 Segways: Terror Causing Torture Devices Treasured recollections with your best friend scrapbook themselves as terror-and-pain-free moments. Well, they should anyway, but with my best friend Alexis’s and my aptitude for disaster, my most memorable memories with her elicit injury-and-terror-filled life- flashing-before-my-eyes-moments. Thanks to our never-failing clumsiness, the four day trip I took with her and her eccentric family to St. Louis last fall break included slips down staircases, tumbles into rooftop ponds, and an accidental masterpiece resulting from a dropped pumpkin. Despite all of these unfortunate accidents, one escapade trumped all of them: The Great Segway Fiasco. Eerie, early morning fog shrouded our car on the morning it all began as we drove down the St. Louis streets toward the Segway rental place; Alexis’s mom had signed us up for a Segway tour. As we arrived at the Segway place, the tour leader presented us with a very clear set of rules. “Now, since your age of 12 doesn’t reach our city-street age requirement of 16, we’ll be taking you guys in the woods today. This means that the path will be considerably thinner, so you need to ride single file. If your tires bump against anyone else’s, you guys will crash. Remember, Segways are designed to continue moving along even after you get off of them, so make sure to lean your Segway against a tree or rock when you step off.” He barked loudly. After a century of learning how...
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...Annexure-II DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE 1. NAME OF EXPERT : 2. 3. 4. SPECIALISATION/Applied For : : : CATEGORY (GEN/OBC/SC/ST) FULL ADDRESS (including Phone, E-Mail, etc.) 5. 6. 7. DATE OF BIRTH NATIONALITY : : : EDUCATION (Indicate college/university and other specialized education of Expert, giving names of institutions, degrees obtained and dates of obtainment) 8. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS : OTHER TRAINING 9. (Indicate significant training since degrees, under 7.- Education, were obtained) : 10. COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE : 11. LANGUAGES (For each Language indicate proficiency: Good,Fair, or Poor in Speaking, Reading And Writing) : 1. Language Speak Read Write 2. 3. 12. EMPLOYMENT RECORD (Starting with present position, list in reverse order every employment held by Expert since graduation, giving for each employment (see format here below): dates of employment, name of employing organization, positions held.) From To Employer Position Held 13. WORK UNDERTAKEN THAT BEST ILLUSTRATES CAPABILITY TO HANDLE THE POSITION ASSIGNED i) Name of Assignment or Project : : : : Year Location Client Main project features : Positions held : Activities performed : ii) Name of Assignment or Project : : : : Year Location Client Main project features : Positions held : Activities performed : iii) Name...
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...A Knack for Excellence Is striving to graduate with Honors really worth the struggle? You might be wondering, is he really taking it there? Well, Yes I am. What if you gave and dedicated your life and soul, solely on achieving this honor and still don’t make it? Yes, I’m sure it looks great on a resume and one may feel like they have accomplished life’s greatest feat, especially when graduating from a Harvard, Yale, Princeton or any other highly-notable University with such prestigious of a honor; but neither life nor success in life is solely characterized by acquiring A’s in school. So is it really worth it, and what does it truly mean to graduate with honors? As the film “With Honors” depicted, for Harvard it meant everything, but he realized the bigger picture in the end. I believe graduating with ‘Honors’ should be considered more than a goal. It should be considered a way of life, a lifestyle so to say. In the film, “With Honors”, ‘Harvard’ was at the mercy of Simon, the ‘Harvard Bum’ who found his thesis paper. Even though Harvard failed to graduate with honors from Harvard, he essentially did one thing right when he chose to chase a dream of graduating with Honors. He set his goals high! He set his eyes on the prize and began a figuratively climb upward the likes of a Mt. Everest; with Mt. Everest being his graduation from Harvard with quote, unquote, honors. Simon taught them that just graduating with a flimsy piece of paper can only get them so far, that...
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...Choice and Consequence Marcus Garvey, an inspirational figure for civil rights activists once said, “Men who are in earnest are not afraid of consequences”. A concept clearly portrayed in John Wyndham’s novel, The Chrysalids. Centered on choices made by some distinct and sincere characters in the novel and the consequences that followed, this paper will focus on demonstrating the affects decisions have on the characters and the story. When David learned that Sophie had more toes then normal he quickly promised to keep her deviation a secret. David was afraid that if anyone found out about her deviation he would lose Sophie. So much so, he even had nightmares of his father killing Sophie due to her deviations. But when Alan seen Sophie’s deviation he did not hesitate to tell David’s father Joseph. Upon Joseph’s questioning, David chose to keep Sophie’s secret. Unfortunately, Joseph gave David a beating and ultimately Sophie had to leave Waknuk. In an attempt to escape, David, Rosalind and Petra chose to runaway to the Fringes because everyone found out they were telepathic. A dangerous and stressful journey for the trio as Joseph’s men hunted after them. However upon arrival, David, Rosalind, and Petra were jumped and taken prisoner by the people of the Fringes who took them to Gordon, Joseph’s older brother. The choice to escape to the Fringes may not have been the best way to go but David was happy to see Sophie was there alive and that Joseph hadn’t killed...
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...Consumer Insights 1-1 1. Lifestyles centers allow the consumer to peruse the items available for sale in a relaxed setting. Consumers are able to stop and grab a bite to eat or go to a movie during their shopping excursion. The consumer is also able to take the items purchased home on the same day instead of waiting for it to be shipped. 2. Lifestyle centers are not able to house the same large number of shops that a traditional mall is able too. The consumer is limited to a small number of stores to make purchases. If the consumer wishes to visit a specific store, this is not an issue. However, when it comes to browsing several stores the product variability will not be the same as in a traditional mall. Also, during inclement weather, the outdoor mall setting will not be optimal. A consumer will be less willing to browse store to store when the weather is not ideal. A traditional mall, however, protects the consumer from the weather and promises the ideal shopping climate every time. 3. I am not sure what a virtual lifestyle center would look like. I am sure it would be possible to create because online anything is possible. However, it appears that one of the major attractions to a lifestyle center is the ability to stop for a coffee or see a movie and this does not seem feasible online. If one were created, I would imagine it would offer a small variety of stores set up to allow the consumer easy shopping among them all. Perhaps one checkout procedure would...
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...11/5/14 U.S History 2 Essay A New Start My name is Maria, I was fifteen when my mother and I moved out of Italy. We left for the safety of eachother. We took A ship to Ellis Island where we then lived our lives as Americans. Before we left Italy in 1890, we had to pack everything we had up or leave it all behind. It was very difficult to leave out homeland but we had to get away from war zones and the financial issues that were going through Europe. Once we got to the ship we payed twelve dollars each ticket. Obviously I was nervous, everyone was crowded trying to board the ship. I lost my mother at one point, but we met back up at the pole on the dock. I never felt happier. The journey was dreadful. It was full of disease and sickness. My mother told me to stay away from the passengers that were coughing. It took a while to get used to the ship. It was very dark and it had a harsh smell in the steerage. I tried hard to make the best of what was happening so I decided to talk to a few girls that looked my age. One was named Rosa and one was named Carmella, we all became best friends until Rosa got Tuberculosis and became very ill. Once we got to America there was inspections. It was terrifying, either we pass the inspections it we took months out of our lives to go Ellis Island to be rejected.Thankfully my mother and I were healthy and passed the exams. We lived in a ghetto called "Little Italy". People that lived there all spoke Italian, I felt like I was still...
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...BSHS 322 Week 5 Fnal individual Human Services Manager Exercise Get Tutorial by Clicking on the link below or Copy Paste Link in Your Browser https://hwguiders.com/downloads/bshs-322-week-5-fnal-individual-human-services-manager-exercise/ For More Courses and Exams use this form ( http://hwguiders.com/contact-us/ ) Feel Free to Search your Class through Our Product Categories or From Our Search Bar (http://hwguiders.com/ ) Human Services Manager Exercise The human services manager job is stressful and demanding. They must keep up with daily activities of their staff as well as the clients each staff member is working with. The manager is responsible for making sure that their staff is doing their jobs to the best of their ability and whenever an issue arises the manager must decide the best way to handle that situation. Sometimes the outcome is not what the manager wants to do but it is the best recourse for all involved. It is the responsibility of the manager to make sure their staff is properly trained and is kept up to date with all new training available to them. The manager must then make sure that they are using their knowledge to the best of their ability and if something is not being done correctly it is their job to find out why and make sure necessary changes are made. Scenario #1 Family Support Services Center Staff Member: Tom Martin 1. Demographics 1. Age: 32 2. Gender: Male 3. Marital Status: Divorced 4. Race/ethnicity:...
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...MEMORANDUM Date: April 24, 2016 To: The Berkshire Group From: Michael Cuomo RE: Importance of a Contingency Plan The key in operating a successful company is satisfying consumer needs in any type of market environment. May it be quick pace, stagnant, and or economic disaster. A company’s survival in any market situation depends on how prepared a company is for all times. May they be the best of times, or the worst. The continuity plan outlines the vital steps that need to be followed in the wake of a disaster. Continuity planning addresses concerns such as a CEO becoming severely sick, multiple turnover of key personnel within the company, or any type of lawsuits that could cripple the company financially and or its public image. A continuity plan has many benefits. These benefits can show the leadership within the company the strengths and weaknesses. This can allow adulterations in a company that can either drastically improve situations or could potentially make things worse. In all reality, it’s always beneficial to understand where the weak links in the chain are currently. In the creation and finalization of the continuity plan, there can be assessments made that can highlight employees that are lacking, resources that are being utilized too much and or too little, and strategies that might be misdirecting. The point of the matter is that a continuity plan can highlight main defects within a company and prepare a company for the worst case scenario....
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...CAROLYN L GASEFETE CHILD GUIDANCE HOPE FOUNTAIN MASTER GUIDE CLUB As parents we have the obligation of giving physical, mental and spiritual instruction. These 3 elements of a balanced character have been looked more in depth through the book Child Guidance, but this paper is just a sneak peak of what it entails. Physical - Health - What are we feeding our children? Is it food that will give them strength and a clear mind to fight their battles each day. "Our bodies are constructed from what we eat; and in order to make tissues of good quality, we must have the right kind of food, and it must be prepared with such skill as will best adapt it to the wants of the system. It is a religious duty for those who cook to learn how to prepare healthful food in a variety of ways, so that it may be both palatable and healthful." {CG 373.2} Exercise - "In the children and youth an ambition should be awakened to take their exercise in doing something that will be beneficial to themselves and helpful to others. The exercise that develops mind and character, that teaches the hands to be useful and trains the young to bear their share of life's burdens, is that which gives physical strength and quickens every faculty. And there is a reward in virtuous industry, in the cultivation of the habit of living to do good." {AH 506.2} Learning a trade - "Schools should be established that, in addition to the highest mental and moral culture, shall provide the best possible facilities...
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...Our group worked very efficiently and effectively together but there is always room for improvement. When we first met, we divided the project into equal parts and set a due date for the written parts. One thing that we could have worked on would be to have more meetings. We feel that if we met maybe one or two more times, we could have gotten all of our issues with the written parts and presentation out rather than communicating though texting and Facebook. Another aspect our group could have improved on would be communication within our group. Although we all finished our parts on time without any conflict, we never got together to bounce ideas off each other and give each other ideas for our parts. We were just assigned the parts and didn’t discuss them until we put it all together. This could have been beneficial to all of us and maybe make the workload less. Overall, we all agreed that our group worked very well together. We started the assignment when it was given to us and finished our parts on time to the best of our ability. We set deadlines and met all together to discuss what our roles were and our meeting were efficient. It was very interesting to meet new people from different parts of the world and work together with them. It was good for all of us to get out of our comfortable groups and come together with people with different interest and ideas with such diverse cultural backgrounds. It was a very realistic representation of what the real world will be like...
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