...Mensa Foundation For as long as I could remember, I have wanted to be a veterinarian. I have been responsible for the care and feeding pets ever since the first grade. In middle school, I volunteered at the local Vet, whenever my animals get hurt I look up what it could be and try to help them get better and normal it helps but, depends on how big is the problem I can handle. To reach my goals, I realize that I must pursue an eight-year college education which will begin with Fall 2016 semester. I am very excited about my further and feel that with the opportunity your scholarship will provide, I can help many animals. My love for animals has been encouraged by my family. My grandparents have a farm and I love helping or being around animals...
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...commit any act of academic misconduct, such as allowing someone to copy a paper or test answers. Additionally, I certify that I have been informed of the resources provided by the university to teach students about academic honesty, including the Online Writing Center and Webster’s plagiarism tutorials. I understand that it is my responsibility to learn and apply the principles of academic honesty, and cannot argue ignorance should I be caught violating the Academic Honesty Policy. I understand that, should I violate the Academic Honesty Policy, I must submit to the consequences determined by the instructor, which may include failure of the assignment or course, or dismissal from the university. Marcus D. Neal Mensa Case study Major Issues faced by Mensa Mensa, INC. had undergone a major renovation in its business...
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...an American psychologist. Although there are many other online IQ tests available today, they are not as accurate as the official Wechsler and Stanford-Binet tests. Ninety-five percent of people have an IQ between seventy and one hundred thirty. A lot of people are either just above one hundred thirty or just below seventy. Only five percent of the population have either extremely high IQs, above one hundred forty, or extremely low IQs, below seventy. If you have an IQ of one hundred forty or above, you are considered a “genius” and are eligible to join Mensa, the largest and the oldest IQ society in the world. Mensa was founded in England in 1946 as a non-political society independent of all racial and religious influences. Its original goals are threefold: to identify and encourage human intelligence, promote research of intelligence and provide networking opportunities for its members. The word “mensa” means “table” in Latin. The word was chosen because...
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...ERASMUS-Erfahrungsbericht 2010/11 University of Portsmouth, UK Allgemeine Informationen zur Partneruniversität • Lage der Uni / des Spracheninstituts Die University of Portsmouth liegt zentral in der Innenstadt und ist mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel gut zu erreichen aber auch mit dem kostenlosen Uni-Bus. Im Norden des Campus liegt die Fußgängerzone und im Süden die neue Hafencity. • Mensa Eine Mensa, wie man sie aus Deutschland kennt, gibt es so nicht. Es gibt aber Cafeterias auf dem Campus. Dort gibt es Kaffee, Sandwiches u.ä. und warme Mahlzeiten. Aber das Angebot beschränkt sich meist auf Fastfood. Die Portionen sind allerdings klein und ziemlich teuer. In der nähe des der Bibliothek befindet sich ein Supermarkt, dieser eignet sich auch sehr gut, um mal etwas zu essen. • Bibliothek Die Bibliothek liegt ebenfalls auf dem Campus. Sie ist gut ausgestattet und ist sieben Tage die Woche geöffnet. An der University of Portsmouth, bekommen alle studierenden einen Studentenausweis. Mit dieser bekommt man auch Zutritt zur Unibibliothek. Während der Klausurenphase, hat die Bibliothek rund um die Uhr geöffnet, was auch von vielen Studenten in Anspruch genommen wird. • Internetzugang Man bekommt automatischen einen Uni-Email-Account eingerichtet, welches von Gogle-Mail gesponsert wird. Mit dem Passwort kann man die Computer in der Uni nutzen, von denen es reichlich gibt, unter anderem in der Bibliothek und in jedem größeren Gebäude. • Campus mit Wohnheimen In...
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...FH FFMMM Praktikumsbericht Robert-Koch-Schule Erhan Babat Jahrgangsstufe 9 über die abgeleistete Praxisphase bei Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main – University of Applied Sciences Nibelungenplatz 1 60318 Frankfurt am Main vom 16.01.2012 bis 03.02.2012 Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Inhaltsverzeichnis iii Einleitung 1 1.1 Wahl der Praktikumsstelle 1 1.2 Erwartungen 1 1.3 Gliederung des Berichts 1 2 Betriebserkundung 2 2.1 Genaue Firmenbezeichnung 2 2.2 Anschrift 2 2.2.1 Lage und Raumplan 2-3 2.2.2 Wirtschaftszweig 4 2.2.3 Zahl der Mitarbeiter 4 2.3 Organigramm und Rechtsform 4 2.3.2 Geschichte des Betriebes 5 2.3.3 Darstellung der wirtschaftlichen Situation 5 2.4 Aussichten für die Zukunft 6 2.4.1 Ziele des Betriebes 6 2.4.2 Art der Produktion bzw. Dienstleistung 7 2.4.3 Kontakt zu Fremdfirmen 7 2.5 Einsatz von Techniken 8 2.5.1 Rationalisierung 8 2.5.2 Umweltschutz 9 2.5.3 Vorhandene Berufe 9 2.6 Arbeitszeiten 9 2.6.1 Pausen- und Urlaubsreglungen 9 2.6.2 spezielle tarifliche Reglungen 10 2.6.3 Arbeitsklima 10 2.7 Mitbestimmung im Betrieb 10 2.7.1 Angebote des Betriebes an die Beschäftigten 10 3 Wochenbericht 11 3.1 1.Wochenbericht 11 3.2 2.Wochenbericht 12 3.3 3.Wochenbericht 12-13 4 Erkundung des Betriebes 14 ...
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...Google is a worldly recognized corporate conglomerate that was created in 1996 by two Stamford graduates, Sergey Brin and Larry Page. The transformation from just a student project to an internet tool that is used by billions is remarkable to say the least. In late 2013 it was reported that Google had 47,756 employees (www.google.com) quite a feat in itself since the starting foundation consisted of ten people. The technology world in this day and age is considered to be a dog eat dog world of competition by most. With fierce competition closing the gaps, Google did not only remain relevant but gave our world innovative products such as Google maps, Picasa, Google Earth and Gmail. After an extensive analysis within the focal area of behavior and process Google’s group environment engages in a pivotal role that has contributed to the company’s current status, and their amazing longevity. Throughout Google’s existence since 1996, there have been some mergers, and changes of command. Despite these expansive changes, the company frivolously keeps to their solid principles of the companies originators. From the ground up with a mission statement “Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” Google is one of the first search engines to place the customer or user first. It is no secret that advertising is what makes the web profitable; however there is a plethora of companies who place the almighty dollar first and foremost...
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...Martina studiert an der Uni. Das ist Peter. Ich habe heute zwei Vorlesungen in Soziologie. Wir schreiben Diktate jede Woche. Im September beginnt das Studium. MEIN STUDIUM AN DER UNIVERSITÄT Die Gomeler Staatliche Franzisk-Skorina-Universität bildet Fachleute auf verschiedenen Gebieten aus. Das Studium an der Universität dauert 5_ Jahre. Die Studienformen sind: das Direktstudium, das Fernstudium, das Abendstudium. Die Universität hat 9 Fakultäten: die Fakultät für Philologie, für Geschichte, für Physik, Chemie, Biologie u.a. In der Universität gibt es viele Seminarräume, Sprachlabors, Lesesäle, Kabinette, Sporthallen, eine Bibliothek, eine Aula, eine Mensa. Die Studenten besuchen Vorlesungen, Seminare und praktischen Unterricht. Professoren und Lektoren erteilen den Unterricht. Sie sorgen für die Ausbildung und Erziehung der Studenten. Anna ist Studentin. Sie studiert an der Fakultät für Fremdsprachen. Sie studiert Englisch und Deutsch. Sie ist im dritten Studienjahr. Anna studiert viele Lehrfächer: Englisch, Deutsch, Geschichte der Fremdsprachen, Sprachkunde, Landeskunde, Literatur, Methodik u. a. Der Unterricht erfolgt in zwei Schichten. Anna studiert in der zweiten Schicht. Der Unterricht beginnt um 14 Uhr. Anna hat gewöhnlich 4 Doppelstunden. Es läutet. Der Lektor betritt den Seminarraum. Die Studenten stehen auf und begrüßen ihn. Zuerst bespricht die Gruppe den Text. Der Lektor stellt Fragen zum Text. Die Studenten beantworten sie. Darm ruft der Lektor Anna auf....
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...Is Paris still cool? Hell yeah! (But not for the reasons you think) By Sheena McKenzie, for CNN February 19, 2014 -- Updated 1356 GMT (2156 HKT) STORY HIGHLIGHTS * Paris isn't the most fashionable city in the world. But here's why it's the coolest * Forget tired cliches, Paris is about discovering hidden gems away from tourists * Top tips: Partying in derelict mansions, or watching indie films in antique pagodas Editor's note: Fashion Season: Paris takes you behind the scenes of the Paris catwalks and beyond, exploring the French capital's most stylish hidden corners. The show airs Monday 24 to Friday 28 February on CNN International, with daily reports in 'News Stream' at 1300 GMT and 'Connect the World' at 2000 GMT. (CNN) -- So New York thinks it's the most stylish city on the planet? Sure, the Big Apple was named top dog in the latest rankings of fashion capitals around the world, pushing Paris into second place, and London into third. But can you party in an abandoned Rothschild mansion in New York? Can you watch indie films in an antique Japanese pagoda? Can you chillax on the beach in the heart of the city? Nope? Well, mes amis, you can in Paris. Whatever the world's fashion dignitaries might say, the City of Light is much more than stripy t-shirts and the Eiffel Tower. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find a single Parisian jostling with the tourists atop that particular feat of architecture, says culture blogger Vanessa Grall. "Paris doesn't have...
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...Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences introduced the idea that traditional types of intelligence, such as IQ, fail to fully explain cognitive ability. He introduced the idea of multiple intelligences which included both interpersonal intelligence (the capacity to understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people) and intrapersonal intelligence (the capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one's feelings, fears and motivations. The first use of the term "emotional intelligence" is usually attributed to Wayne Payne's doctoralthesis, A Study of Emotion: Developing Emotional Intelligence from 1985. The first published use of 'EQ' (Emotional Quotient) seems to be by Keith Beasley in 1987 in an article in the British Mensa magazine. However, prior to this, the term "emotional intelligence" had appeared in Beldoch (1964),] Leuner (1966) Stanley Greenspan (1989) also put forward an EI model, followed by Peter Salovey and John Mayer (1989). The distinction between trait emotional intelligence and ability emotional intelligence was introduced in 2000. However, the term became widely-known with the publication of Goleman's Emotional Intelligence - Why it can matter more than IQ(1995). It is to this book's best-selling status that the term can attribute its popularity Goleman has followed up with several further popular publications of a similar theme that reinforce use of the term Goleman's publications are self helf books that are non-academic in nature. To date...
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...Cindy Jackson Cindy Jackson holds the world record for most cosmetic procedures; she has been “nipped, tucked, and sliced open” over 50 times since her first procedure in 1988 (Rachel, 2012). A quote by The Times asserting, “No one knows more about cosmetic enhancement and anti-ageing than Cindy Jackson. She is living proof of her unique expertise” headlines her self-titled website. While Jackson’s website flaunts her many cosmetic successes, it also lists her as a member of Mensa, The High IQ Society since 1977. Additionally, visitors to the site learn that Jackson, who received her first Barbie Doll at the age of six, led a sheltered life and felt like a misfit. The Barbie Doll supported her fantasies of an alternative destiny until she became a teenager, at which time her interests turned to art and photography; her perception of visual presentation began. Social-self, Self-concept, Self-esteem, and Self-presentation The sense of identity, sense of self, is important to human psychology and sociology. It provides the sense of having free will and is the foundation of social control. The Myers text asserts that at the center of one’s world is his or her sense of self. It further states that, “the most important aspect of yourself is your self” (Myers, 2010). The beliefs by which one defines his or herself are self-schemas; the specific beliefs that define oneself. Moreover, one’s sense of self determines who he or she might become – the possible self...
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...friends. Jondalar the man she loves is very jealous. There is an interesting man, named Ranec who seems to be capable of getting Ayla in to his bed after a ceremony. Jondalar is devastated and believes that Ayla has chosen for Ranac. Ayla on the other hand thinks Jondalar doesn't love her any more. This goes so far on that Ayla almost bound with Ranec. Thank god in the ending Jondalar and Ayla find one each other again and they leave the mammoth hunters. Another adventure begins. Biography: Jean Marie Untinen was born February 18, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the second of five children. Her father was a housepainter. After high school she married Ray Bernard Auel and raised five children of her own. In 1964 she became a member of Mensa. She earned her masters degree in 1976 - attending night school while working for a Portland electronics firm. At that time she quit her job in order to find 'more suitable work'. Three months later she still hadn't found a new job that suited her. About that time she got an idea for a short story about a prehistoric girl. According to Jean, "The 'short story' led me to do some research; the research fired my imagination, and the wealth of material made me decide to write a novel. The first draft...
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...Narrative research http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=cafb39b7-be23-4f8c-b773-2be0302b56e4%40sessionmgr104&vid=1&hid=117&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=tfh&AN=53475373 ANIME GOES MAINSTREAM. Princess Mononoke, Akira, and Cowboy Bebop may not be household names here. But in the world of anime, or Japanese animation, they're among the top 10 films ever made. You've seen it-colorful cartoon characters with big eyes, spiky hair, and small mouths. And you've probably heard about it-Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, Ponyo, was the ninth highest-grossing film in this country on its opening weekend last summer. With its complex plots and moral messages, anime is as intelligent as some of the best feature films. Take Grave of the Fireflies, written and directed by Isao Takahata. According to film critic Roger Ebert, it's one of the most powerful anti-war movies of all time. Or Paprika, directed by Satoshi Kon and animated by Madhouse Studios, a visual masterpiece where reality and dreams collide. From the epic fantasy Ninja Scroll and the cyberpunk Ghost in the Shell to the sci-fi romance The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, anime has something for everyone, whether it's romance, action, fantasy, adventure, or mystery. No wonder its gone mainstream, with thousands of young fans flocking to anime conventions across the country and teens from all socioeconomic and racial backgrounds trading cards, collecting art, and, of course, watching it on TV, DVDs, and the...
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...international festival where artistic expression, spirituality and urban creativity inspire social change,” it is the nation’s largest Muslim led urban international festival and one of many throughout the country. Tens of thousands of people attend each year from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. It is not marketed as a specifically “Muslim” festival, however the festival does involve faith, opening with a prayer read in Arabic, followed by an English translation. Takin’ It To the Streets 2016 was held at Marquette Park, a specific choice on behalf of the organizers to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr’s march through the neighborhood fifty years prior. Performers at the festival included headliners Rakim, Brother Ali, Yuna and Vic Mensa. The performers are mostly younger, solo acts who are Muslim, either from birth such as Yuna or converts like Brother Ali. Well known in the music world as well as the Muslim world, choosing artists who have a wide audience encourages non-Muslims to attend, thus broadening the festival’s exposure in the community. The festival provides much more than just musical performances. Speakers from diverse backgrounds have an important place at the festival, with this years lineup including daughter of Malcolm X Ilyasah Al Shabazz. activist Linda Sarsour, Reverend Jesse Jackson and a Catholic priest among others. In addition to the stage, the festival site has a food court, vendors, hip hop area, prayer center and family pavilion, appealing to a...
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...If CENTRAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (CUC) WERE A PERSON WHAT SORT WOULD HE/SHE BE CONSIDER POSITIONING, PERSONALITY AND ATTRIBUTES INTRODUCTION It is surprising to see how brands continue to stimulate interest although so many prophets and experts have recently claimed they have no future. Today, all business managers are supposed to have attended conferences on Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) und Customer Relationship Management (CRM), customer equity, relationship marketing, customer database management, e-relationships and proximity marketing: all these new tools criticize the old brand concept and focus on the most efficient techniques to serve the most profitable customers. They claim that conquering new clients is of no value any more: profitability will come from mastering databases and loyalty programmes. Despite this, managers keep on attending conferences on brand management. Why haven’t they been convinced that brand management is an outdated tool? They have learnt that all these useful techniques soon lose their potential to create a lasting competitive advantage and Central University College is no exception. The more they are diffused and shared, the more they become a standard, used by all competitors. What is customer equity without brand equity? There are very few strategic assets available to a company or and institution that can provide a long-lasting competitive advantage, and even then the time span of the advantage is getting shorter. Brands are one of them...
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...Rome Changes over time: * Transportation * Population * Culture * Government * Trade Fatma Abbas AlKhaja 201409784 Reem Mohammed AlMehairi 201409017 Salha Abdulla AlMeasam AlFalasi 201409016 Maitha Mohammed Matar 201404552 COL 155-508 Dr. Leena Taneja The lifestyle of the ancient Romans was one in which personal comfort, pleasure and style were very important. The Romans developed traditions and a comfortable lifestyle to fit with their concept of family and community. The ancient Romans had an appreciation for hard work, practical thinking and discipline. Although they were sensible people, they had a desire for comfort and pleasure. The Roman Empire included different people from all different cultures. They formed a society that worked together with very defined motivations. * Transportation: Starting in the eighth century BCE, the ancient Roman road networks that spanned more than 400,000 km of roads, including over 80,500 km of paved roads, were important in maintaining the stability of the empire and its expansion. Despite how crowded and narrow they were, they enabled the Romans to move armies, trade goods and communicate. Moreover, they were intended to carry material from one location to another. Although they had roads, travel within the cities was often done on foot. For other purposes, Roman vehicles can be divided into: coach and cart. Coaches were used to transport parties, whereas carts were used to transport cargo. Growing...
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