...people developing the responsibility toward the greater welfare of society. Each individual has his or her beliefs that determine what it means to be socially responsible. Each individual team member has selected a community in which he or she is familiar with for the use of defining social responsibility in each community. These communities include Champaign, Truth or Consequences, Mountain View Crossing, Lyons, and Lubbock. By reviewing the profiles of each community, the team can determine both their differences and similarities as well as selecting the community that has the most effective social responsibility. Differences and Similarities Because every community is different, each has a distinct quality that defines its character. One difference between the communities presented by this team is through their financial incomes that range anywhere from average to high. Age also can be seen as a difference between these communities as these ages range between the mid-twenties to mid-forties. Champaign is a town in Illinois home to the University of Illinois. The university houses half of the countries Internet service. Lubbock is a town in Texas that serves as the home for innovation and renewable energy sources. Although differences are apparent within communities, similarities are present as well. Truth or Consequences and Mountain View Crossing both show signs of respect. Even though there may have been no mention of respect within the individual reports, there is no...
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...Alex McCarty I. Introduction a. There is only one coach in NCAA history who has more than 880 wins with a single school, and that is Jim Boeheim with Syracuse University b. Jim Boeheim was born in Lyons, New York on November 17th 1944. As a kid, he was always known as skinny and un-athletic. But with determination, Boeheim took on basketball and played for the Lyons high school varsity team. c. As a senior Boeheim lead his team to the Section V Class AA championship where they lost to East Rochester 58-57 in double overtime, leaving a devastating end to Boeheim’s high school career. d. In the Fall of 1962 Boeheim enrolled at Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in social science, and also made the basketball team as a walk on. By his senior year he became the team captain and with the help of the All-American Dave Bing, lead Syracuse to a 22-6 overall record, earning Syracuse’s second ever NCAA tournament berth. e. After graduating in 1966 Boeheim attempted to go pro and became the Chicago Bulls’ final cut. Boeheim then took his talents to the Eastern Professional Basketball League and briefly played for the Scranton Miners, where he won two championships. II. Body a. Jim Boeheim may not have had the most remarkable career as a basketball player, however majority of his achievements come from being a coach. b. Jim Boeheim began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Syracuse under Roy Danforth. In 1972 Jim Boeheim...
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...Dunican & T.R.G. Green (Eds). Proc. PPIG 16 Pages 97-110 Factors Affecting Course Outcomes in Introductory Programming Susan Wiedenbeck Drexel University susan.wiedenbeck@cis.drexel.edu Deborah LaBelle Pennsylvania State University-Delaware County dm19@psu.edu Vennila N.R. Kain Media Laboratory Masssachusetts Institute of Technology vennila@vennila.net Keywords: POP-I.B, programmer education, POP-II.A, novices, POP-5.A, mental models, POP-5.A, selfefficacy Abstract Learning to program is difficult for many students. Although several factors that affect learning to program have been identified over the years, we are still far from a full understanding of why some students learn to program easily and quickly while others flounder. Two constructs that may affect learning to program are self-efficacy and mental models. Self-efficacy is the individual’s judgment of his or her ability to perform a task in a specific domain (Bandura 1986). A mental model is a person’s internal (mental) representation of real world objects and systems (Norman 1983). Separate research on self-efficacy and mental models has shown that both are important to knowledge acquisition and transfer. Using a path-analytic approach, this research investigates the joint effects of self-efficacy, mental model, and previous experience on learning to program in an introductory course. The results show that self-efficacy for programming is influenced by previous programming experience, and student self-efficacy...
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... [pic] Date: August 25, 2013 To: Alicia Pena, CFO From: Victoria Allen, Recycling Committee secretary Subject: Greenings Corporation going Green—Implementing our recycling program [pic] Introductory Summary [pic] The following report is the findings of the recycling committee. In efforts to jump-start the program, we consulted with coworkers to gain insight about recycling. Yorel Demouchet, an IT tech, implemented a program and she shared how she did it. We also interviewed Freddie Lyons, a former Waste Management Recycling Specialist. Basically, both of them said the same thing with the exception that Mr. Lyons gave more in-depth details about recycling as oppose to Yorel’s hands on experience. The planning stage is fundamental they both said. The planning and motivating stages enhances succeed. With their advice and research, we decided that paper, computer/computer parts, and ink/toner cartridge are the items we will start collecting. Mr. John James, our new CEO, wants to quickly implement a recycling program to show corporate responsibility like other corporations. After we inform you of what is and is not recyclable, consideration before choosing items, items chosen to recycle, how items are sorted, collected, and transported we will explain the final stage, motivating. Accepting our recommendation is...
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...This paper will outline the contributions William Lyon Mackenzie King made as the Tenth Prime Minister of Canada. The historical impact his leadership had on the evolutionary process and growth of a nation; additionally the paper will examine how Canada benefited and the negative implications by William Lyon Mackenzie King’s decisions while in power. The goal of this research paper is to enlighten the reader why Canada precociously went through 22 years multiple periods of transition and evolution. King worked diligently throughout his academic life. He earned five university degrees including an M.A in political economy and earned his L.L.B his educational prowess helped gained essential skills he would use later in life. King worked for Politicians...
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...Case Study Final Dr. Vint Cerf: Father of the Internet Rebekah N. Diaz ISSC363 Dr. Tannoury December 28th, 2013 Diaz 2 Technology refers to, the making, usage, modification, and size of machines, tools, methods applied by an order when dealing with problems. It also applies to methods applied when improving an already existing solution and when performing a duty or achieving a goal. The superficial IT evolution can be said to be preceded by hand and print revolutions. All the things that one can now handle within a short spun of time just by the click of a button is quite different from the past. Systems like phones, computers and other electronic devices can carry out a bunch of work just by the click of the correct button within a minimum duration unlike in the past. They have made the lives of young people comfortable and swifter, as explained by Keith (100). Modern technology has led to globalization. This has made the world smaller. It has allowed the world’s economy to be a separate business unit. This business unit is interdependent. The Internet, televisions, and cell phones are enlightening socialization by making both positive and negative impacts on the lives of children. Internet is the first group having enormous influence in technology. It has changed how people communicate, when they talk, where they relate from and the frequency at which they do so. The Internet allows for globalization, interconnection and sharing of information. It has made the...
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...Solution and Advantages Derrick L. Catley Strayer University Professor Dimetri Richardson ENG 215 February 21, 2013 Is Hydraulic Fracking the Answer For the Future Some may say that hydraulic fracturing is the key to our future. Various people say that it will give America a secure energy future. A number of people say it is a step to energy independence. Others say that it is a threat to our society, environment, and our water supply. Others also say that it can cause major damage to home and areas in and around the fracturing sites. Corporations and many in the legislative branch want to see hydraulic fracturing as a major part of America moving forward towards energy independence. For the majority of individuals, the good outweighs the bad. The people in and around these fracturing sites tend to disagree. Logically, this would be the thing to do if safety measures were to be tightened. Ethically, they have to think of the dangers that it can pose to humans, wildlife, and the water supply. This is a very emotional subject to the people that live within the boundaries of the danger zone involved with hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing regulations should be changed because blowout, gas leaks, and home explosions can occur during hydraulic fracturing undertakings (Ehrenberg, 2012). With hydraulic fracturing being a major contributor to earthquakes, gas leaks, contaminated drinking water, and various other catastrophes, it is easy...
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...Starbucks Financial Accounting for Managers ACC556 May 18, 2015 Financial Tools Liquidity, Solvency, and Profitability The company chosen for the investment analysis is Starbucks Corporation. Starbucks offers some of the world’s finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees. It was incorporated in Seattle Washington in 1985. Starbucks has continued to advance in the coffee industry over the years; but is classified as an eating place. In 2014 the corporation reported its annual revenue as 16,447,800 (Starbucks Corp, 2014). Starbucks financial health is evaluated using the tools of liquidity, solvency, and profitability. Liquidity refers to the company’s ability to pay short term obligations. There are two ratios that are most commonly used to evaluate this is the current and quick ratios. Starbucks 2014 current ratio is 1.37 and the quick ratio is .81. Next analysis examined for the company is solvency; this refers to the corporation’s capacity to meet its long-term financial commitments. The ratios typically used to evaluate solvency are debt to equity and debt to assets. Starbucks 2014 debt to equity ratio is .39 and the debt to assets ratio is .19. Finally, the profitability ratio was evaluated for Starbucks. Profitability is the assessment of the business’s ability to generate earnings as compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific time period. There are five ratios evaluated for Starbucks in 2014; profit margin, gross margin...
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...Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Setting Background of the study The research aimed to find the impact of having favorable Learning Environment to the student particularly in the University of Mindanao. This research is merely concerned to the Engineering student of University of Mindanao of how they react with a certain environment in this University. As a team researcher, we also aimed to bring important information not only to the student but also to the faculties and staff of University of Mindanao on how they address the impact of having conducive environment to the particular student. In the process of continuous learning, learning environment plays important rule in nurturing student to become a better citizen in this world. Since, we are prone in the digital period with high-tech facilities and equipment. We are obliged to take the challenge of learning as our first priority to develop as an individual. The first learning experiences in school create a foundation for successful reading by fostering favorable impression of what is to be derived from the book and language use. Programs should also accommodate children’s varied stages of social and intellectual development. Research has shown that children with rich experiential and language backgrounds are better prepared for beginning reading than children who lack such background (Grolier Encyclopedia, 1995). Choosing capable workstations acoustically sound cork bulletin...
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...LTC 352 Unit 2: Lessons 4-6 G Garrett Lesson 4 1. Use the information you have gained in this lesson to identify key resident right issues in the case below: The resident is an alert, 65-year-old male. A fractured hip occurred when he fell at home. He lived alone up until this time. He was hospitalized following surgery and received physical therapy while in the hospital. He is alert and oriented. He shows no signs of mental illness. He suffers from COPD, occasional CHF, and osteoporosis. The nursing home facility’s physician explains the treatment plan to the resident, which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and a low salt diet. The resident has no complaints, except that he is happy to be wheeled around in the wheelchair by the staff. He refuses PT and OT. Also, he keeps a salt shaker in his shirt pocket and takes his meals in his room. What is your plan as the Administrator in the nursing home in caring for this resident while balancing his resident rights? As the Administrator I will ensure the resident rights for this resident are provided and that the facility’s staff follows policies and procedures. Upon Admissions the resident would be provided a copy of the facility’s admission packet/contract, including payment sources and written information regarding his rights and facility policies. At the time of admissions the resident would be given written information concerning his rights to make decision concerning medical care, including...
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...pushes the business to the next level. These are the scenarios that Petite Palate Company had to deal in the with U.S baby food industry when it established its operations in the year 2006. The company was set up in Long Island City, New York. Petite Palate specialized in producing baby food, and targeted Northeast and Midwest markets of the United States. At the time the company started its operations, the market had become significantly competitive due to the number of players that had already established operations in prior years. On the same note, the enterprise was essentially a gourmet baby food company that only pursued this line of production, unlike other players who had mixed lines of production for diversity purposes (Lawrence, Lyons & Wallington, 2012). The dedication by the enterprise to gourmet baby food constrained its operational strategies in terms of diversity. The baby food industry and the markets in this industry were experiencing an ever growing trend in terms of operational business enterprises and baby food and baby formula varieties before and during the time Petite Palate started its operations. As a result, competition in the targeted markets was relatively stiff. Petite Palate had to compete against Gerber Baby Food, Beech-Nut Baby Food, Enfamil, and Carnation Formula among others. Most importantly, capturing Gerber customers was a significant operational challenge for Petite Palate. This was due to Gerber’s size, market share in the industry, and...
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...proclaimed the significance of identifying preferred teaching styles and preferred learning styles. Claxton and Ralston (1978, in Miller, 1982) alluded to this significance: The research findings on learning styles offer substantial promise to teachers, counselors, and the students themselves in terms of finding better ways for students to learn. But while matching learning style with instructional mode apparently facilitates positive interpersonal relations, and while it would seem to point the way for increased learning, the empirical data that support this idea are rather scarce. Such a significant gap in the research must be filled if knowledge about learning styles is to become a significant force in improving college and university teaching (p. 36). However, identifying and defining the vast number of learning styles can become an enormous task. According to Cornett (1983), the myriad of labels and categories used in identifying the different areas of style can be overwhelming for educators. Corbett and Smith (1984) stated: Learning style is a complex...
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...skills to improve and further advancements in this field. Some historical records show Egyptian hieroglyphs were found that record how these people used herbs to treat health problems and promote good health and treat domesticated animals as well. In 1761, the first vet school was founded in Lyon, France by a man named Claude Bourgelat. In efforts to stop a plague from killing a significant amount of cattle in France at the time, the school focused on studying anatomy and diseases of sheep, cattle, and horses. In 1712, the first cattle vaccinations developed in Europe, which were too used to end high numbers of cattle dying from plagues hitting the country. Over the next 10 years, schools were established in other countries, such as Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. In 1791, London Vet College established and developed vet science at a more professional level dedicated to animal medicine. At first, the wellbeing of horses was the main focus of the program because of the number of horses involved in the army. Later on, the program turned more of their attention to other types of livestock such as cattle. Eventually, dogs and other small domesticated animals were added in as part of the program. The first vet school that established in the United States...
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...researchers have proclaimed the significance of identifying preferred teaching styles and preferred learning styles. Claxton and Ralston (1978, in Miller, 1982) alluded to this significance: The research findings on learning styles offer substantial promise to teachers, counselors, and the students themselves in terms of finding better ways for students to learn. But while matching learning style with instructional mode apparently facilitates positive interpersonal relations, and while it would seem to point the way for increased learning, the empirical data that support this idea are rather scarce. Such a significant gap in the research must be filled if knowledge about learning styles is to become a significant force in improving college and university teaching (p. 36). However, identifying and defining the vast number of learning styles can become an enormous task. According to Cornett (1983), the myriad of labels and categories used in identifying the different areas of style can be overwhelming for educators. Corbett and Smith (1984) stated: Learning style is a complex construct involving the...
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...proclaimed the significance of identifying preferred teaching styles and preferred learning styles. Claxton and Ralston (1978, in Miller, 1982) alluded to this significance: The research findings on learning styles offer substantial promise to teachers, counselors, and the students themselves in terms of finding better ways for students to learn. But while matching learning style with instructional mode apparently facilitates positive interpersonal relations, and while it would seem to point the way for increased learning, the empirical data that support this idea are rather scarce. Such a significant gap in the research must be filled if knowledge about learning styles is to become a significant force in improving college and university teaching (p. 36). However, identifying and defining the vast number of learning styles can become an enormous task. According to Cornett (1983), the myriad of labels and categories used in identifying the different areas of style can be overwhelming for educators. Corbett and Smith (1984) stated: Learning style is a complex...
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