...husband Barack Obama, Michelle Robinson Obama became the first person of African American descent to become First Lady of the United States. Obama is an accomplished professional with an impressive resume of her own. Outspoken, intelligent, and articulate, she can give passionate speeches, displaying warmth, charisma, and her ability to build an empathetic relationship with her audience. Early in her husband’s campaign for the Presidency, her forthright style sometimes resulted in “sound bites” which when taken out of context became controversial. Born January 17, 1964 to Frasier Robinson, a pump operator for the city of Chicago’s water plant, and Marian Robinson, who spent much of Michelle’s childhood a homemaker, Michelle grew up on Chicago, Illinois' South Side, one of the nation’s poorest urban communities. Her parents strictly limited their children’s television viewing, and Michelle and her brother Craig were expected to take part in discussions around the family dinner table. Excelling in school, Michelle attended the Ivy League’s Princeton University in New Jersey, graduating cum laude in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a minor in African American Studies. Her senior thesis was based on surveys of black alumni. She earned her law degree at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1988. After law school, she spent three years at the Chicago law firm of Sidney and Austin, where in 1989 she met summer intern Barack Obama, her future husband...
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...Michelle Obama My favorite leader is Michelle Obama because she is a very inspiring and charismatic woman. She is not only the honorable First Lady of our country but is also a very active individual who has taken initiative to literally bring change into this nation by starting a campaign about combating obesity in our nation. Michelle hasn’t just been motivating people to change after taking her role as First Lady; rather she has been an independent and successful woman in her past as well. Michelle got her undergraduate education at Princeton and went to Harvard Law School to become a lawyer after which she continued to focus in social work. In 1993 she became an executive director for the Chicago Office of Public Allies where she helped young adults develop careers in the public sector. Then, in 1996 she became an associate dean in the University of Chicago and developed the first community service program. Furthermore, she became a vice president for external affairs at The University of Chicago Medical Center. Now she serves as a board member for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Since the beginning of her husband’s career as a president, she has been played a very supporting role for him. However, that responsibility hasn’t stopped her from playing an active role for this nation. Currently she is working hard towards helping military families by encouraging women to balance family and work life. Also, her latest project is promoting volunteer work and healthier...
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...Chapter 10 – Increasing Profitability through Diversification CORPORATE LEVEL STRATEGY ARTICLE SYNOPSIS References/ Retrieved from: http://www.forbes.com/sites/arieladams/2013/03/14/montblanc-on-how-to-be-a-luxury-brand-for-many/ Ariel Adams is an Author and a Forbes Contributor Just to tell you a little about him, he covers both timepieces and other luxury items that interest him, such as cars and technology. He states that he has an unshakable interest in wrist watches mixed with a passion for curiosity afforded him the opportunity to make them his career. He has spent a lot of his time traveling internationally to Europe to meet with esteemed watch makers and to get a hands-on look at many of the rare and interesting timepieces and items he both loves and write’s about. CEO of Montblanc is Lutz Bethge The reason why Adams interviewed Mr. Lutz Bethge was due to the fact that he was curious how he maintained this strong image while diversify its products line that ranges from pens and watches to leather goods and fragrances, while still offering something for customers at the very top. Here is just a little of what Mr. Bethge had to say in reference to that: CEO Lutz Bethge states his company’s strategy for successfully diversifying its product line with new categories such as leather goods and timepieces, was due to the fact that they could rely on the trust of our customers, who believed in Montblanc as a brand that provided not only excellence in its core category...
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...Barack Obama Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born to a bi-racial couple. His father was an immigrant from Kenya. His mother was from Kansas. When he was two years old, his parents separated later divorcing. His father remarried and relocated the family to Jakarta, Indonesia. His mother had some concerns for his safety and education, so at the age of 10, Barak was sent to live with grandparents in Hawaii. Barack Obama grew up in a middle-class upbringing with a strong sense of family and the value of education. Through his adolescence, he struggled with the absence of his father. He was uncertain personal and racial identity. His father’s failed aspirations and absence became a cautionary tale of life for him. Obama has been quoted saying “Every man is either trying to live up to his father’s expectations or making up his mistakes.” Excelling in school and basketball, he graduated High school from Pun haw academy in 1979 with honors. He then went on to attend Columbia University. He graduated with a degree in political science. In 1988, he attended Harvard Law School. While at Harvard, he met his wife, Michelle. They settled down in Chicago, where Obama practiced as a civil rights lawyer. This is where he began his political career. He began a helping as an organized for registration drive during Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign. In, 2000, Obama made an unsuccessful Democratic primary run for the U.S. House of Representatives...
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...1 POPULAR CULTURE ESSAY Popular Culture Essay Racquel Gibbs English 101-142 Prof: Marten – Miller 2 POPULAR CULTURE ESSAY Racquel Gibbs English 101-142 Prof: Marten – Miller In society today there are many forms of popular cultures that have a compelling impact on our ideals, norms, attitudes and values of the world. Childhood obesity is a major contemporary epidemic in low-income communities. Some reasons for this infectious disease are lack of essential resources in underprivileged communities, unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise, and Lack of education and healthcare. These are some of the struggles that neighborhoods face today. Many neighborhoods are lacking essential resources that contribute to living a healthy life. A large percentage of low-income environments are suffering from deprivation and unfortunately they are overeating. In addition, people have limited access to healthcare where they can learn through literature and professionals about children being overweight and the proper steps that need to be taken to correct this matter. Due to economic strain these families are struggling to provide food in general, but because their funds only allow them but so much it cause worse eating habits, plus there is lack exercising too. The underserved communities have a variety of fast food restaurants to eat from however; they do not have a variation of fresh produce markets available. If there are available retailers, the price for 3 POPULAR...
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...Seelische Gewalt ist stärker verbreitet als die körperliche Obwohl es den Menschen gut bekannt ist, dass die Gewalt nichts Gutes ins Leben bringt, kommt dieses Phänomen in verschiedenen Formen sehr oft vor. Es ist unmöglich zu bestimmen, welche Art der Gewalt (seelische oder körperliche) stärker verbreitet ist. Die beliebige Art der Gewalt hat schwere Konsequenzen für den allgemeinen Zustand des Menschen, d.h. für die physische und psychische Gesundheit. Die Opfer der Gewalt sind oft die schwachsten Mitglieder der Gesellschaft – Kinder und Frauen. Sie werden häufiger untergedrückt als Männer, weil sie gewöhnlich nicht imstande sind, der Miβhandlung selbststandig entgegenzustehen, und deshalb lassen sie sich einfacher einschüchtern. Was die Frauen anbetrifft, leiden viele von ihnen unter den Gewaltakte ihrer Ehepartner. Die Statistik zeigt, dass die häusliche Gewalt in jeder vierten Familie in Russland verwendet wird. Eine Menge Frauen wird zu Hause geschlagen und beleidigt. Viele Männer demonstrieren auf diese Weise seine Eifersucht und sein Wunsch, alle Aspekte im Leben der Frau zu kontrollieren.Viele von ihnen meinen auch, dass sie mit der Gewalt die entstehende Familienprobleme lösen können. Für einige Männer ist die Gewalt (einschlieβlich sexuelle) einfach ein Mittel, die negativen Emotionen auszugieβen. Es ist ein Paradox, aber nach den Statistikangaben können die Frauen brutale Mißhandlung in der Ehe bis zu 10 Jahren dulden, bevor sie sich zu einigen Veränderungen...
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...VEJLEDNING I UDARBEJDELSE AF KEMIRAPPORT En kemirapport bør indeholde følgende oplysninger og AFSNIT: Oplysninger på forsiden : (side nul; husk sidenumre) TITEL på rapporten / øvelsen. DATO for udførelse samt aflevering. DIT NAVN samt klasse / hold / gruppemedlemmer. Formål: Her skal du skrive et par linjer om formålet med forsøget – hvilke kemiske sammenhænge skal afprøves eller demonstreres med forsøget. INDLEDNING: Skriv nogle linier mere perspektiverende art, fundet på Internet / leksikon / dagblad… Rapporten får herved en mere læseværdig start for f.eks. en kammerat på en anden skole, og øger "din egen bevidsthed" ! TEORI: En redegørelse med dine egne ord for teorien bag øvelsen. Skal indeholde reaktionsligninger og reaktionstyper. MATERIALER: En liste over ALLE de materialer, der bruges til øvelsen. Dvs. alle glasvarer, alle kemikalier, opløsningers koncentration (evt. anføres giftighed og eventuelle særlige forholdsregler), alt apparatur osv. Det er meningen, at man skal kunne bruge materialelisten til senere at finde tingene frem, hvis man vil gentage øvelsen. METODE: En gennemgang af fremgangsmåden / øvelsens udførelse - illustreret med tegning af opstillingen og meget gerne inddelt i passende underpunkter. Igen er det meningen, at en udenforstående skal kunne gentage øvelsen, kun med rapporten i hånden. Hvis materialelisten er meget lang, eller hvis metoden...
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...Abstract The various forms of persuasive tactics are ideal for public leadership in effectively gaining and leading an audience. Public leaders have a great responsibility in effectively leading an audience, crowd or various forums to complete a goal. How the public leader interacts with potential followers can determine if and when a task will reach completion. The documentation below will cast some light into the various persuasive forms of leadership, followed by an evaluation of persuasive tactics used to facilitate change. As change is often met with resistance persuasive tactics are ideal. Two sources referenced as credible tactics are logical and transformational. The documentation includes two prominent public figures First Lady Michelle Obama and Billionaire Oprah Winfrey in reference to successful persuasive skills used to influence followers and votes. The information shared is from the perspective of a student. The intent is not to discredit the authors or public figures of any credit for works performed. * Persuasion Contrary to what people may believe, persuasion is healthy and rewarding! According to (Rusaw), transformational leaders use tactics to educate and inspire followers to achieve a completed goal or task. As differences in views may label persuasion as being manipulative, in leadership the task is warranted. Great public leaders possess skills and tactics for gaining supporters and followers that aid political forums and completion of task. The...
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...My Mother is My Greatest Influencer in My Life The person who influences me the most is my mother. My mother is the type of person who has thoughtful discussions about the importance of having a lovable family. My mother is the type of person who always has the time to listen when I really needed to express my feelings. I consider my mother a security blanket because she always listens to me at anytime of the day or night no matter if she is sleeping, sick or busy. She is always helping my sister and me when we are in the time of need. She always lends a helping hand to others as well. Growing up with such a strong role model, I developed many of her characteristics and interests. Even before my first tear hit the ground my mother is there to wipe it away. When I am feeling down she is always there when I need her the most. She is the kind of mom who would always stick out for my sister and me. Even when times got rough she would never let her hardships in her life distress her children. My mother has always been a very strong role model to me growing up with someone like her to look up to has changed my life in many different ways. As a child she taught me everything from feeding myself and dressing myself, and also how to be respectful to adults. She has helped me to grow physically and intellectually. She would always call me to wake me up for school and after every phone call she would say I love you and have a good day at school. That would mean a lot to me because...
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...Geld, Geld und nochmals Geld für das Auslandssemester in Neuseeland Für das Auslandssemester in Neuseeland kommen natürlich einiege Kosten auf einen zu. Die Semestergebühren belaufen sich auf ungefähr 7000 - 10000 NZ$ (4214-6020€) wenn aber deine Hochschule oder Universität einer Partnerschaft mit dem Lehrinstitut in Neuseeland hat, sollte man sich dieses Vorteil nicht entgehen lassen. Plus die Auslandsversicherung in Höhe von ca. 245 NZ$ (148€). Die Flugkosten belaufen sich je nach Abflugdatum und Buchungszeitpunkt auf zwischen 1100-1600€. Bei STA-Travel erhält man als Student auch noch mal einen bemerkenswerten Rabatt. Die Lebenshaltungskosten incl. Unterkunft liegen bei ca. 600€/(Juli-November = 3000€) wobei die Lebenshaltungskosten in Neuseeland niedriger sind als in Deutschland( http://www.tourleader.co.nz/de/index.php/neuseeland-reiseplanung/neuseeland-geld-kosten-preise ). Das Visum in Höhe von EUR 110,- ist zu zahlen per Verrechnungsscheck oder Euroscheck. Somit sollte man für ein Auslandssemester in Neuseeland mit einer Summe +/- zwischen 8500€ und 10.900€ an Grundkosten rechnen. Wobei diese Kosten wie schon oben erwähnt durch eine Partnerschaft des Lehramts und eine günstige Unterkunft reduziert werden können. Leider ist der NZ$ zum € Kurs nicht mehr so ganz beachtlich wie vor einem Jahr trotzdem zeigt er momentan eine positive Tendenz und ist mit momentan 0,602NZ$ zu 1€ bzw. 1NZ§ zur 1.660€ immer noch sehr hoch. Wie sich der Devisen Graph der letzten zwei Jahre...
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...April Hardee Professor Jamie Haines ENG11 7/5/16 School Lunch Programs With the new and improved “heathier” lunch menu most students and teachers would rather turn down this free meal, and head over to their next period class instead. Others see this change to be remarkable and a great way to help kids balance what they eat. Since this act passed in 2010 and was sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama the disputation of a healthier menu has been a nonstop argument between schools and the NCLP (National School Lunch Program). With nothing but good intentions involved most students would rather stick to their bad eating habits. Trading in those fried potato wedges for a whole wheat sub was not so easy for some, and the controversy of a healthy school menu aroused quickly. Kids and even staff seemed uneasy about the change and thought it was a bit drastic. With unhealthy lunch and snacking taking from kids, they look at lunch to be a disadvantage to get rejuvenated for next two to three classes. Most kids are no longer waiting for the bell to dismiss for lunch anymore because of the unappetizing school menu. With nothing but good intentions involved with changing the schools menu kids feel otherwise. National School Lunch Programs thought the idea of what you do should balance out with what you eat and that idea should apply to students as well. Knowing students have no in school activities that requires major...
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...Dienstleistungen des täglichen Bedarfs • Banken / Versicherungen - Bargeldversorgung - Finanzberatung - Personenbezogene Versicherungen - Sachbezogene Versicherungen • Bildung / Erziehung / Betreuung - Schulangebot o Grundschule o Gymnasium o Hauptschule o Realschule - Kindergarten - Freizeitgestaltung Jugendliche - Bibliotheken - Nachhilfe / Hausaufgabenbetreuung - Kindertagesstätten - Hochschulen • Allg. Reparaturen / Reinigung - Reinigung - Schuster - Schneiderei - Reparaturservice für Haushalte (Handwerkerservice) - Autoreparatur - Schlüsseldienst - Wartungsarbeiten für Haushaltsgeräte: Kaffeeautomaten – u. Espressomaschinen, Mikrowellen, Toaster, Mixer – Reparaturservice - Uhr-Reparaturservice - PC – Reparaturservice - Handy – Reparaturservice • Friseur • Apotheke / Basis Gesundheitsservice - Optiker - Medikamentenversorgung - Beratung bzgl. Medikamenten (Apotheke) - Allgemeinmediziner - Krankenwagendienst - Notdienst - spezialisierte Ärzte • Altenpflegedienst / Unterstützungsleistungen - „Essen auf Rädern“ - Altenheime - Hausbetreuung (verschiedene Stufen) - Sterbebegleitung - Betreutes Wohnen - Hausnotruf (Pflegedienst mit Rufbereitschaft) Versorgung mit „Basisangebot“ an Ware - Drogeriemärkte - Lebensmittelgeschäfte ...
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...Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel Faculteit Taal & Letteren Studiegebied toegepaste taalkunde Bachelor in de toegepaste taalkunde Hoe Russisch is Russisch? Een onderzoek naar de Engelse leenwoorden in de Russische taal Bachelorproef aangeboden door Lieze HARDY tot het behalen van de graad van Bachelor in de toegepaste taalkunde Promotor: Martine VAN GOUBERGEN Academiejaar 2012 – 2013 Voorwoord Voor een studente van de opleiding Bachelor in de Toegepaste Taalkunde is deze bachelorproef een hoogtepunt en een mooi sluitstuk van deze driejarige bacheloropleiding. In dit onderzoek kon ik zowel mijn interesse voor Engels als voor Russisch uitdrukken. Het heeft veel tijd en energie in beslag genomen, maar ik denk dat ik er best fier op kan zijn. Graag zou ik enkele personen willen bedanken, aangezien zij bijgedragen hebben aan de realisatie van deze bachelorproef. Eerst en vooral zou ik mijn promotor Martine Van Goubergen willen bedanken. Ik wil haar bedanken voor alle hulp die ik tijdens het schrijfproces van haar heb gekregen. Zonder haar begeleiding en bijsturing had ik dit nooit kunnen schrijven. Vervolgens wil ik mijn medestudente, Eveline Bosmans, bedanken. Zonder haar hulp en zonder haar adviezen was het nooit gelukt. Ook al schreven we elk een aparte bachelorproef, toch kunnen we hier spreken van hechte samenwerking. Ten slotte wil ik mijn ouders en mijn vriend bedanken voor alle steun en begrip tijdens het schrijfproces. Zij, die in uitzichtloze en inspiratieloze tijden...
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...非常感谢，伊莲……我们非常感谢来自你家庭的服务和牺牲，我们永远支持你。 过去的几年来，借由作为第一夫人的非凡殊荣，我几乎游遍了整个美国。 而无论我去到哪里，从我所见到的人们，所听到的故事中，我都看到了最真切的美国精神。 在人们对我和我的家庭，特别是我的女儿们那难以置信的友善和热情中，我看到了它。 在一个濒临破产的学区的教师们不收分文、坚持执教的誓言中，我看到了它。 在人们在突如其来的紧急召唤下化身英雄，纵身扑向灾害去拯救他人……飞过整个国家去扑灭大火……驱车数小时去援助被淹没的城镇时，我看到了它。 在我们身着军装的男女军人和自豪的军属身上……在受伤的战士们告诉我他们不仅会再次站立行走，而是会奔跑，甚至参加马拉松时……在一位于阿富汗因炸弹而失明的年轻人“……为了我所做的和我还将要做的，我宁愿失去我的眼睛一百次。”这样轻描淡写的话语中，我看到了它。 每一天，我所见到的人们都鼓舞着我……每一天，他们都令我骄傲……每一天，他们都在提醒我，能够生活在这地球上最伟大的国度中是多么的幸福。 成为诸位的第一夫人，是我的荣耀和幸运……但当我们四年前首次聚在一起的时候，我仍对我们即将展开的旅程心怀疑虑。 对我丈夫心中的祖国愿景，我满怀信心……对他将成为一位出色的总统，我也深信不疑……但是就像所有的母亲一样，我也曾担心如果他当选，这对我们的女儿们意味着什么。 身处万众瞩目的聚光灯下，我们要如何让他们保持脚踏实地？ 当他们被迫离开从小熟悉的家、学校、和朋友时，会有什么感受？ 在搬到华盛顿之前，我们的生活充满简单的快乐……周六参加足球赛，周日则在祖母家……还有巴拉克和我的约会之夜，我们要么出去晚餐，要么去看场电影，因为作为一个筋疲力尽的老妈，我实在没法同时去晚餐和电影还不打瞌睡。 说真话，我爱我们为女儿们所创造的生活……我深爱和我一起创造这生活的男人……而且我不愿意让这一切因为他当了总统而发生变化。 我爱的就是巴拉克原来的样子。 你们瞧，即便当时巴拉克已经是一名参议员兼总统候选人了……对我而言，他仍是那个开着辆锈迹斑斑的破车来接我去约会的男子，我几乎都能透过乘客这侧车门上的破洞看到飞逝而过的路面……他仍是那个把一张从垃圾箱里翻出来的咖啡桌当做自己最了不起的财产的男子，那个仅有的一双体面的鞋子比自己的脚还小了半号的男子。 然而，当巴拉克开始向我讲述他的家庭时——就在那一刻，我明白我遇到了一个志同道合的灵魂，他的价值观和成长经历与我惊人地相似。 如你们所知，养育巴拉克和我的两个家庭都没有太多金钱或物质财富，但是，他们却给予了我们更为珍贵的东西——无条件的爱，大无畏的牺牲，以及到达他们自己从未想象过的目标的机会。 我的父亲是城市水厂的一名泵浦操作员，在我和哥哥很小的时候就被诊断出患有多发性硬化症。 即使当时还小，我也知道他常常被病痛折磨……我知道有许多清晨，仅仅连起床对他来说都是一场痛苦挣扎。 然而每天早晨，我都看到父亲面带微笑地醒来，抓紧他的助步器，用浴室的洗脸池支撑着自己的身体，缓慢地刮好胡须，扣好制服。 然后，当他在漫长的一天工作后，我和哥哥会站在通往我家小公寓的楼梯顶上，耐心地等着迎接他回家……我们注视着他弯下腰，举起一条腿，然后是另一条腿，慢慢地爬上楼梯，迎向我们的怀抱。然而无论多么艰难，我父亲从未请过一天假……他和我母亲决心要让我和哥哥受到他们梦寐以求的教育。 当哥哥和我终于升上大学的时候，我们几乎所有的学费都来源于学生贷款和补助金。 但是我父亲仍不得不自己掏腰包来支付我们学费中的一小部分。 每个学期，他都坚持按时支付学费账单，在他捉襟见肘的时候，他甚至宁可去贷款。 ...
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...Mr. West, in a radio interview Monday morning, said he feels used by Mr. Obama and he’s not going to think about the president anymore. “I’m not gonna mention him no more, I’m past that,” Mr. West said of the president on Philadelphia station Hot 107.9. “That’s out my thoughts. That’s lowering my priority of thinking at this point.” The rift is probably not causing the president to lose any sleep. Mr. Obama has referred to Mr. West at least twice publicly as a “jackass,” including once in 2009 after the rapper interrupted Taylor Swift on stage as she received an MTV Video Music Award. When radio hosts Shamara and Laiya asked Mr. West if he would ever “break bread” with the president, the rapper suggested that Mr. Obama had used him as a foil for political purposes. “Oh, you talking about how he use to come and visit me and my mama and tell me he’s about to run for president?” Mr. West replied. “I just think that we’re pop icons, and the president likes to use that type of thing just to be down. People was fine with me being everyone’s punching bag for about five years — ‘This is the person we love to hate, so if you want to distract people from everything that’s going on … just say you hate Kanye and there’s going be 30 other people who say they hate Kanye.’ That was kind of my position in culture and he kind of used that too — ‘Oh, he’s a jackass’ — because that’s how the world felt. “I don’t care if someone’s the president or not,” Mr. West said. “I care about thoughts...
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