...Detecting Media Bias I decided to talk about the economics in my local community. As a resident of Jacksonville TX the outlook for the East Texas economy looks positive, according to area leaders who attended an economic summit in Nacogdoches last week. So knowing where our town stands, so everything was mainly made clear. Some information were pointed out at the beginning, but not all was said until the end and that was when City officials from Jacksonville, Bullard, Rusk and around East Texas flocked to Nacogdoches on a Thursday for the 2012 East Texas Economic Development Summit in Nacogdoches to put all the facts out on the table. Gov. Rick Perry and State Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, were two of the officials who spoke at the summit about the economic status of Texas and East Texas in particular. The news did eventually make it close to worldwide, when all of our police from that city was taken off duty. So our town went a couple of months without officers due to the funds that was not available to keep them. After several months, Darrell Prcin, Jacksonville Economic Development Corp. president, said it was a very good possibility that the police force would be returning due to the economic changes that was made during that meeting. According to Prcin, Ray Perryman, president of The Perryman Group, an economic and financial analysis firm headquartered in Waco, presented a report. “For almost two years, the U.S. has faced historic economic challenges...
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...Paulo Freire Introduction I think it is important—for my own sake as well as the reader’s—that we try, at the very outset, to clarify some points fundamental to the general understanding of my ideas on education as cultural action for freedom. This is all the more important since one of the basic aims of this work, where the process of adult literacy is discussed, is to show that if our option is for man, education is cultural action for freedom and therefore an act of knowing and not of memorization. This act can never be accounted for in its complex totality by a mechanistic theory, for such a theory does not perceive education in general and adult literacy in particular as an act of knowing. Instead, it reduces the practice of education to a complex of techniques, naively considered to be neutral, by means of which the educational process is standardized in a sterile and bureaucratic operation. This is not a gratuitous assertion. We will later clarify the radical distinction between knowing and memorizing and the reasons why we attach such importance to the adult literacy process. But first, some words about the socio-historical conditioning of the thinking presented here, as well as an explanation of the necessity for critical reflection on such conditioning. From a non-dualistic viewpoint, thought and language, constituting a whole, always refer to the reality of the thinking subject. Authentic thought-language is generated in the dialectical relationship...
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...around his quest were inquisitive. Where as most adults would walk by Socrates with his “annoying question” the youth stopped to see what he had to say. The youth became his followers when he went out to ask questions that undermined society. Therefore, Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth. I do not believe that Socrates was guilty. For the fact that he was not responsible for the way, other people used what he said. Socrates is the seeker of self-knowledge. He poses the question, “how can I know about the world if I do not know who I’m”. Then the society says, “know thyself”. These two sayings sound alike but society has something else in mind, know thyself means that you must know your place in society. Socrates wanted people to find out who they were by themselves and not let society tell them who they were. You have to know how you think and act in certain situation to know yourself. Knowing yourself in a sense helps you in fact know the world. Socrates might have believed it takes time to know yourself rather than just saying you know who you are. Therefore, Socrates went out to find an answer to the question “What is X?” Socrates asks the question what is piety to man named Euthyphro. Socrates is looking for the universal meaning of what piety is. Euthyphro thought he knew the answer but no such answer was found for that question. Thus in many efforts like these to find answers to similar question Socrates, began to be disliked by many. In this process, he was undermining...
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...Together everyone accomplishes more (TEAM) is an acronym that I have adopted used quite frequently professionally and in my personal life. In order to function as a team effectively, the team must work together and communicate effectively in order to accomplish any set desired goal. As healthcare providers it is a necessity that we work as a team in a collaborative effort to provide quality healthcare. So I do believe in and agree the importance of collaboration. The 10 lessons in collaboration identified by Deborah Gardner in her abstract all in some way involve methods, paradigms and or concepts designed to equip healthcare providers with tools to become better communicators. In lesson one "know thyself" she implies by a healthcare provider understanding and being aware of their own values, strengths, weaknesses and dynamics of their own personality. By pursuing questionable oneself it is "requires the dualistic pursuit of self-knowledge and knowledge of others’ mental models” ( (Deborah Gardner PhD, 2005). Inadvertently, while seeking to understand and know yourself you learn and understand other people. so there is a dual benefit. Creating win-win situations, mastering interpersonal skills, and learning to value and manage diversity are other lessons and Dr. Gardner’s abstract that are useful not only in healthcare providers collaboration with one another but with healthcare providers communication with patients and everyday life situations. EMTs, paramedics, nurses and...
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...Psalm 37:7-8 ADAM CLARKE'S BIBLE COMMENTARY Verse 7. "Rest in the Lord " - mwd dom, "be silent, be dumb." Do not find fault with thy Maker; he does all things well for others, he will do all things well for thee. "And wait patiently for him " - wl llwjthw vehithcholel lo, and set thyself to expect him; and be determined to expect, or wait for him. Such is the import of a verb in the hithpoel conjugation. "A heathen gives good advice on a similar subject: " - Nil ergo optabunt homines? Si consilium vis, Permittes ipsis expendere Numinibus, quid Conveniat nobis, rebusque sit utile nostris. Nam pro jucundis aptissima quaeque dabunt Di. Carior est illis homo, quam sibi. Juv. Sat. x. 346. "What then remains? Are we deprived of will? Must we not wish, for fear of wishing ill? Receive my counsel, and securely move; Intrust thy pastime to the powers above. Leave them to manage for thee, and to grant What their unerring wisdom sees thee want. In goodness, as in greatness, they excel: Ah, that we loved ourselves but half so well!" DRYDEN. Coffman's Commentaries on the Bible Verse 8 REASONS FOR NOT FRETTING OVER EVIL-DOERS "Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing. For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall...
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...Introduction Socrates’s famous statement “know thyself” gives an explanation for history and connecting with cognitive psychology and all of its’ different areas of study. “The single most important reason to study history is that the present time we are living in cannot be understood without knowing something about the past-how the present came to be” (Goodwin, 2008). We have to understand the first theories and concepts where psychology came to being. How did psychologies’ first pioneers approach and solve the main concerns of their time? People have to recognize psychologies’ “evolving history” (Goodwin, 2008). Knowing psychologies’ history and origins helps us to be aware of complications in the future. To “know thyself” in psychology is to understand psychologies beginnings, strengths, weaknesses, achievement, down falls, disciplines and so much more. This essay will take a look at four key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology. The four key milestones that will be viewed are behaviorism, psychoanalysis, humanism and cognitive psychology. Along with the four key milestones this document will also go over the major importance of behavioral observation. Behaviorism Behavior is defined as a way in which on functions in “response to stimulation” (Merriam-Webster, 2012). Founder of behaviorism John B. Watson is well known for his statement “Give me a dozen healthy infants well-formed, and my own specified world to bring them up in and I’ll guarantee...
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...JUST BEFORE JESUS ASCENDED into heaven, he gave his disciples clear instructions: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Mt 28:18-20 One of the primary purposes of the church is to carry the Gospel of Jesus to the lost. Paul summed up the basic facts of the Gospel: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1 Cor 15:1-4 Scripture stresses the importance of unity, that we might glorify God: Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom 15:5-6 Jesus prayed that His disciples would be as one. Jesus wanted all of those who believed in Him to be brought to complete...
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...Dr. Warren Bennis' book, On Becoming a Leader, is a great book about leadership and does a great job defining how leaders are developed. Dr. Bennis states knowing thyself then, means separating who you are and who you want to be from what the world thinks you are and wants you to be (Bennis, 2009, p.5). Knowing yourself was an amazing chapter and forced me to reflect on how I progressed and matured over the years. The process of knowing your self doesn’t begin at the same time for everyone, but when it begins it helps you have a stronger sense of self. Throughout my life I have climbed many mountains, some of which I wasn’t prepared for. I am aware that everyone climbs mountains, hills, and faces obstacles in their lives, I believe the success of the battles I have won have built a great foundation upon which I can succeed and become a great leader. It was in those moments when I thought I had nothing left that I learned when you make it through one trail it becomes easier the next time around, forcing you to grow and evolve. Having a child at 19 was the beginning stages of getting to know myself. I was forced to grow up and become a mother. I would not accept mediocrity as my destined end so I begin to find who I was and strive to become better. Being a young parent is not easy by any means, but thriving through the chaos and succeeding is one of the most gratifying moments in my life. As I look back I now understand the trials that I have faced have allowed me to have...
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...Darnell Clayton Business Report #4 Current Issues in Organizational Leadership July 28, 2011 Mr. Mike Studdard asked us to write a paper about where we think we will be and what our goals are in the next five years. It’s so interesting because instantly I focus on tangible things such as money and nice house. I grew up poor, and not knowing when my next meal was. I had to learn that the meaning of hard work was something that was not a privilege but something that was too be expected. However I grew up in a household where education was never very important. Maintaining a good credit score, finding a nice apartment, and getting a halfway descent tax refund what was my life was about. However when I think about what I want for the next five years, I think about the goal that has driven me for the past few years. I have always said that I wanted to make six figures by the time I was thirty, and I am nowhere near close. Some may find that goal as selfish, but my goal in life has always been to make as much money as possible to help as many people as possible. I have always been comfortable living in an apartment, but I have always said that I wanted to put my mother and my grandmother in a nice house. My grandmother has always wanted a nice kitchen and my mom does some unorthodox things to get money. My goal in life is be exactly the opposite of where I came from but ultimately never forget where I came from. It is astonishing to me how my professor does so...
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...truth, justice, fairness, and equality. The Your Gift section of the Inventory best describes my view of what everybody should bring to any situation, Self-Knowledge and Free Will. I use my resources and skills to gather and verify information and truth for myself and use it in accordance with what is right and true. Every coin has two sides. The Inventory’s negative traits state I’m can become greedy or judgmental and in my quest to my “Responsible Self” I could face failure, exhaustion, and a lack of satisfaction in the goals I strive to achieve. The ELI as it pertains to my academic behavior is the same attitude I have in my professional and personal lives. First and foremost, I always treat others with respect, honesty, and equality. Knowing when and how to ask for help in my opinion are the key points I need to discern to be successful in my academic endeavors. In earlier discussion with my peers we discussed...
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...Estefany Wang Liao PHIL 2010 TR11 33835 Plato, Defense of Socrates The Defense of Socrates, written by Plato in the year of 400a.c, narrates how Socrates defended in a court of charges of different men. He is accused of corrupting the youth mind and not believing in the god of the state, but in other new divinities. His accusers are Meletus, Anytus and Lycon. Throughout this first part, Socrates explains his innocence through various examples given during his apology. During his defense speech, Socrates insists that he clearly speaks the truth. For him, the truth is a virtue of wisdom, and there is no effect without cause. Therefore, according to him, every effect has its own cause. According to Socrates, his bad reputation is due to the wisdom he possesses. Their god assured him that there was a wiser man than he worldwide. That bad name originated because Socrates was put to test people believed wise, without actually being, and letting them know their true image of ignorance. Socrates explained to the judges that he had no knowledge of any kind with respect to cosmological issues. Instead, it was considered wiser than those who boasted of it, because he recognized their ignorance to know the issues, that is, cosmological, which did not confess presumptuous. Socrates denies that he has corrupted the youth. Notes that according Meletus, he corrupts the youth, who then Meletus explain the reason why people enjoy watching Socrates interrogates those who believe...
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...though it may seem irrelevant. To unlock that mental potential we need to ask ourselves even more questions like ,What motivates me ?What makes me happy? Am I satisfied with the way I'm living my life? This leads to self- growth, self-awareness and an improvement in critical thinking. Getting to know yourself is a major and essential key to living an examined life. By the entrance to the shrine where the ancient oracle of Apollo at Delphi resided , there were 2 words engraved “Know thyself’’ When we get to know ourselves were less likely to make mistakes and less likely to make rash decisions. To give you an example , I had a friend who was in between being a nurse and being a surgeon and she chose to go with surgery because she evaluated herself and realized that she wanted to do it because it was her passion ,it was what would truly make her happy and for the prestige and accomplishment that comes with the career. Making that decision saved her a couple of years of regret.My point again ,is that knowing yourself is really essential and by doing that , you will achieve that fulfillment in life .That’s how Socrates lived his life to the fullest until his very last breath.Ultimately it’s your decision to discover if the unexamined is life is worth it or not....
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...Memorandum To: Professor H. From: V Feliciano Date: 11/27/2014 Subject: Executive Summary- “Teaching Smart People How to Learn” by Chris Argyris, Harvard Review The purpose of this summary is to explore the importance of learning in the corporate world. Much of the business success largely depends on learning; however, this resource tool has shown to be problematic for some. High commitment workers need to consider their behavior critically, identify possible ways they unintentionally contribute to the organization problems, and learn how they can solve these issues. Looping: A Defense Mechanism? In order to understand the learning process, such terms as “single loop” and “double loop” were created to understand the differences between the two. Most highly–skilled professionals are very experienced in “single loop” learning. The reason stems from the fact they have spent most of their lives obtaining academic success, mastering one or a few knowledgeable disciplines, and applying those disciplines to answer real life problems. Whereas “double loop” learning explores other opportunities to resolve a problem with a shared perspective all while leaving bias thoughts and opinions out of the equation. These facts alone help explain why workers are horrible at double-loop learning. Because many workers are almost always successful, they rarely experience disappointment. Therefore they act defensive, disregard criticism, and place the blame on others but themselves...
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...“Golden Rule” or ethic of reciprocity. It simply means treat others as you would like to be treated. Be kind and help others just because it makes your soul smile. This golden rule of ethics only demands that we see beyond ourselves and are willing to treat others better then they treat us at times. It is argued that following in this belief leaves you open to being taken advantage of. Some people will see you as an easy target, weak, naïve even. Since we live in a world where “only the strong survive” and egos are of then more important than morality, ethics are easily thrown out the window. To this argument I bring you to the core value or root of the Golden Rule. It is the willingness to treat others better than they treat you and the knowing that you just might be taken advantage of every now and then, and being okay with it that is important. Our Golden Rule, or variations of it can be found in Jewish literature, Islamic Writ, the Hindu Holy Books, Taoism, Buddhist Udana-Varga, Confucianism, African Traditional religions, and in the writings of many well-known philosophers. The Holy Bible makes many references to this law of ethics. It is in Matthew 7:12 of the English Standard Version that the Golden Rule is spoken by Jesus as part of the Sermon on the Mount, “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12). Mark 12:31 says that there is no greater commandment than loving your neibor as yourself, and...
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...REASONS TO KEEP FIT “I once felt my breath cease, and seconds later my heart began to pound, so deep that I couldn’t explain what was happening to me. And in that moment I felt I was going to die, because the situation was unusual,” said Martha peters, age 20, student of INTI College, Malaysia. Fitness has been known to allow the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system to supple fuel and oxygen to the muscles that enables long sustained exercise for the body to be active and to be in good shape. A fit person can repeatedly make movements for a long period of time without undue fatigue, exerting force, such as lifting or controlling one’s own body weight and move the joints through a full range of motion in work and in play. The ability of the body to function or work effectively and efficiently, enjoy leisure time, meet emergency situations, be healthy, and resist hypokinetic diseases, is a state of being fit. Hypokinetic diseases or conditions are diseases such as heart disease, low back pain, adult-onset diabetes, and obesity which is associated as a result of lack of physical activity or too little regular exercise required by the body for its maintenance and active functioning. Keeping fit could come in different ways; it can be the amount of exercises one indulges in, eating healthy and engaging in activities that are of advantage health wise. While one may prefer going on diet and taking some supplements to help them build up their muscles or loss some weight as...
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