...teammates is trying to earn the lettermen jacket and that is a typical conflict for many high school athletes aswell. Setting and Mood The story takes place in Cutter High School, Spokane, Washington and All Night Fitness Gym where T.J. and his swim team practice daily. The novel is indirectly stated as a present time setting. The setting of the story gives the reader the feeling of sympathy, trust, joy, sadness, and pride. For example, the reader feels sympathy when he sees Chris Coughlin being shoved into a locker by Mike Barbour for wearing his deceased brother’s lettermen jacket. The reader also feels joy and pride when the zero-to-hero swim team finally earns their lettermen jackets. The story would change dramatically if the setting was different such as, if the story took place in the past, the main conflict wouldn’t be earning a jacket for swimming, it would be for surviving the longest during the Black Plague. Tone The tone of the main character is very confident and wise. In certain situations, such as when T.J. tells the team that he believes that the entire team can earn a jacket, his tone was very confident. When he talked to females in the novel and gave the advice, his tone was wise. “Mom, somebody’s got to teach that asshole that he can’t be doing that…” (144) the tone of T.J.’s voice when he said that was aggravated and revengeful. The tone shifts constantly throughout the story because bullying...
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...personality. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, personality is the set of qualities and behaviors that makes a person different from other people. From the definition, lots of questions arise. Some examples are “What makes them different from the other?”, “Why are they behaving like that?”, and “Who am I?” In order to answer those questions, Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development will help to understand the complexity of human personality. Erikson’s ‘psychosocial’ term is derived from two words – ‘psychological’ means mind and ‘social’ means external relationships (Chapman, 2013). According to Ramkumar (2002), Erik Erikson did most of his works during the 1930s to the 1950s as a psychologist. He was fascinated in child analysis. He was the student of Sigmund Freud and he was inspired by his works. From the article of Chapman (2013), Erikson’s psychosocial theory was drawn and was extended from the ideas of Sigmund Freud and his daughter, Anna Freud and the concepts within psychosexual theory of human development. Freud concepts are not however fundamental to Erikson’s theory which stands up well in its own right. Freud focused on the nature of human which includes the concepts of genitals, and sex which attract a lot of attention and criticisms. Compared to Freud, Erikson’s concepts focused more...
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...The Past Present and Future: An analysis into using Biblical Perspectives in Choosing Christian Education Curriculum Development A Paper Presented to Dr. Doug Powell Dallas Baptist University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of MACE 6301 by Timothy E. Fitten, II December 5, 2010 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Identified Methodology for Implementation 3 Intended Outcome of the Process 5 Planning Steps 5 Leadership Needs 6 Communication Methods 6 Needed Resources 7 Scheduling Considerations 7 Mobilization Methods 8 Anticipated Challenges and Barriers 8 Conclusion 9 Bibliography 11 Introduction Curriculum development within Christian Education (CE) is not an easy task to undertake. However, in order to impact the lives of Christians, such development is a vital part of expediting the growth of within the family of faith. The Christian church is established based upon the five founding principles (evangelism, education, fellowship, service and worship) and the curriculum that is chosen by the church should accurately reflect these principles. Today more than ever the mandate given to us by Jesus the Christ, which calls for us to continue not only educating ourselves but educating others, is a challenge. Of the five founding principles, education may be the hardest principle to fully implement. Throughout history the method of teaching parishioners has changed. From teaching and learning extensively...
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...the initiatives described in the documentation that emerges from an annual budget or a strategic planning process will ensure competitive success; they fail to appreciate the necessity of having simple and clear strategy statement that everyone can internalize and use. A well understood statement of strategy aligns behaviour within the business: it allows everyone in the organization to make individual choices that reinforce one another. With a clear definition an executives know what they’re trying to create and implementation becomes simpler as the strategy can be communicated and easily internalised. Most executives don’t actually know what all the elements of strategy statements are, which make it impossible for them to develop one. Mike Rukstad identified three components (objective, scope and advantage) of a good strategy statement and believed that executives should be forced to be clear about them. Any strategy statement must begin with a definition of the ends that the strategy is designed to achieve; the definition of the objective should include not only an end point but also a time frame for reaching it. It is also crucial to define the scope of the business: the part of the landscape in which the firm will operate. The competitive advantage is the essence of the strategy: what your business will do differently from or better than others defines the important means by which you will achieve your stated objective. That advantage has complementary external or internal...
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...Are Modern Humans Still Evolving?In the year eighteen fifty-nine, Charles Darwin published a book which he called “The Origin of Species”. In this book Darwin theorized that populations evolve over the years through a process called natural selection. Darwin realized that in a population, more individuals were born than could possibly survive, he also recognized that the individuals that survived and reproduced were the ones with some sort of competitive advantage over rival animals, therefore they were more likely to pass their useful traits down to their offspring (Darwin, 1859). As this process of natural selection occurred for millions of years, these desirable traits that were once only prevalent in a few individual animals became common traits for entire species (Winston, 2009). There are countless amounts of evidence that suggest that humans owe their existence to evolution, however, many people are skeptical as to whether or not it is still occurring, and whether or not it is happening in the same way. Some scientists hold that the human race has reached “its biological pinnacle and is no longer capable of changing” (McKie, 2005, ¶1). Alternatively, some experts believe that humans are evolving faster than ever (Sample, 2007), and others believe it is still happening, just on different terms. There has not been any deciding evidence as to whether or not humans are still evolving, however, saying it isn’t happening is a very difficult position to defend. Gene mutations...
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... Any and everyone can do this, but it takes time to do so with the certain capabilities that will help. It might appear that drugs are being abused by athletes, but as to them, it is taken as a concise product. By athletes enhancing drugs, risks are being taken. In results, athletes rely on drugs by keep them in the best shape of their lives as well as performing at their best level Testing Drugs on Athletes "Drugs have changed the way athletes perform. It has spread throughout the world in many different ways and is an effect towards the young, as well as the elderly" (Adler, 2009, p.44). Athletes are first tested by giving a urine sample. Athletes must first go through this progress in order for them to proceed. A drug test is an ANALYSIS of specifics through hair, blood, urine, sweat, or saliva. It’s to determine whether or not a person is on drugs. Drug testing is assembled all throughout the world. Discovering drugs on athletes can be critical at times. Any athlete can be determined if they are using drugs. It has a lot to do with their symptoms and their actions. One way to discover that athletes are enhancing drugs is to look at how they are performing. “Officials sense when athletes are enhancing drugs” (Bamberger & Yaeger, 1997, p.60). You can compare an athlete’s performance to another to see where they stand. If it’s a complete blow out, then you can...
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...Accounting 421 Course Discussion Packet Winter 2012 Tyee Carr Study Guide, Midterm Exam Review and Final Exam Review ***These notes are provided to assist in your own note taking. They are not a substitute for reading the recommended textbook or for taking your own notes during class discussion. The information and examples provided here are subject to technical corrections or other revisions which you won't have without taking notes in class. Contents Taxable Entities, Sources of Tax Law and Tax Administration 5 Case: Firefighting Aircraft 6 Discussion questions 7 Review questions 8 The Individual Income Tax Model 10 Case: George and Sheena Jungle’s 1040 Tax Return 10 Discussion Questions 10 Review questions 11 Gross Income 13 Case: Commissioner v. Glenshaw Glass Co.\William Goldman Theatres Inc. (U.S. 1955) 13 Discussion questions 19 Case: Lucas v. Earl United States Supreme Court. 1930 20 Discussion questions 21 Review questions 21 Exclusions 22 Case study: Tom Daschle withdraws from nomination as HHS Secretary, 2009 23 Discussion questions 23 Case: Sam and Julie 24 Discussion questions 24 Case: Ralph and Betsy are landlords 25 Discussion questions 26 Case: Mark who lives in unit 6 27 Discussion questions 27 Case: Jack’s Restaurants 28 Discussion questions 28 Review questions 29 Tax Basis and Capital Transactions 32 Case: What’s my income on selling this stock? 32 Discussion questions...
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...Growing in Motion: The Circulation of Used Things on Second‐hand Markets1 By Staffan Appelgren & Anna Bohlin Abstract From having been associated with poverty and low status, the commerce with second-hand goods in retro shops, flea markets, vintage boutiques and trade via Internet is expanding in Sweden as in many countries in the Global North. This article argues that a significant aspect of the recent interest in second-hand and reuse concerns the meaningfulness of circulation in social life. Using classic anthropological theory on how the circulation of material culture generates sociality, it focuses on how second-hand things are transformed by their circulation. Rather than merely having cultural biographies, second-hand things are reconfigured through their shifts between different social contexts in a process that here is understood as a form of growing. Similar to that of an organism, this growth is continuous, irreversible and dependent on forces both internal and external to it. What emerges is a category of things that combine elements of both commodities and gifts, as these have been theorized within anthropology. While first cycle commodities are purified of their sociality, the hybrid second-hand thing derives its ontological status as well as social and commercial value precisely from retaining ‘gift qualities’, produced by its circulation. Keywords: Second-hand, circulation, material culture, retro, vintage, growing, gifts, commodities Appelgren...
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...Celebrity Advertising: Literature Review and Propositions Peter Yannopoulos* In this paper we review several studies in the area of celebrity advertising. Topics include, why companies use celebrity advertising, achieving the right fit between the brand and the celebrity, the use of athletes as spokespeople, financial considerations of celebrity advertising, and potential risks of celebrity advertising. Next, we develop several propositions and discuss the conclusions and managerial implications of the research. Field of research: Celebrity advertising, Celebrity endorsers, Sponsorship, Celebrity spokespeople 1. Introduction A celebrity endorser is “an individual who is known to the public (actor, sports figure, entertainer, etc) for his or her achievements in areas other than that of the product class endorsed” (Friedman & Friedman 1979). Sponsorship is defined as “providing support for and associating the organization‟s name with events, programs, or even people such as athletes or teams” (Peter & Donnelly 2006). Corporations have chosen both sponsorship and celebrity endorsement as means to increase exposure and brand awareness, as well as reposition their products. The terms celebrity endorsement and sponsorship will be used interchangeably in this report. It has been estimated that about 10% of the dollars spent on television advertising are used in celebrity endorsement advertisements (Agrawal & Kamakura 1995). Because of its importance, it is imperative for managers...
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...Contents Introduction…………………………….……….…………….…………………... 3 FIRST PART 1. What is Humour?..................................................................................................... 5 2. Humour and Culture…………………………….……………………………...… 6 3. What amuses Britain?……………………………….…….……….………...…… 7 4. Comedy…………………………………………………………………………… 8 4.1 British Comedy………………………………………………..………………..… 9 5. British Television Comedy.……………………………..……………………...… 9 5.1 Sitcom - situational comedy……………………………………………………. 10 5.1.1 Britcom……………………………………………………………….…….…… 11 SECOND PART 6. What makes Britain laugh?..……………………………………………..…… … 11 6.1 Madness & Surrealism………………………………………………………….. .12 6.1.1 Monty Python's Flying Circus…………………………………..………….…… 12 6.2 Political Satire…………………………………………………..…………….…. 14 6.2.1 Yes, Minister……………………………………..………………….……. …….. 15 6.3 The Race……………………………………………………….…………….. …. 17 6.3.1 Da Ali G Show……………………………………………………………….. … 18 6.4. The Family………………………………………………...…………….…… … 20 6.4.1 Only Fools and Horses………………………..……………..……... .. 21 THIRD PART 7. It’s Monty Python!.………………………………………………... ….… 24 8. Manipulation in Political Life……………………………………… ……. 26 9. “Boyakasha!”..................................................................................... 27 10. "This time next year, we'll be millionaires!"………………………. .… ….. 30 Conclusion…………………………………………………………. 33 Appendices Appendix A……………………………………………………………….. 35 Appendix...
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...(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2010 Syllabus 1 NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit Timber & Lumber Co., 200 U. S. 321, 337. SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES Syllabus SNYDER v. PHELPS ET AL. CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 09–751. Argued October 6, 2010—Decided March 2, 2011 For the past 20 years, the congregation of the Westboro Baptist Church has picketed military funerals to communicate its belief that God hates the United States for its tolerance of homosexuality, particularly in America’s military. The church’s picketing has also condemned the Catholic Church for scandals involving its clergy. Fred Phelps, who founded the church, and six Westboro Baptist parishioners (all relatives of Phelps) traveled to Maryland to picket the funeral of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder, who was killed in Iraq in the line of duty. The picketing took place on public land approximately 1,000 feet from the church where the funeral was held, in accordance with guidance from local law enforcement officers. The picketers peacefully displayed their signs—stating, e.g., “Thank God for Dead Soldiers,” “Fags Doom Nations,” “America is Doomed,” “Priests...
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...GLOBALISATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS RUI YANG Abstract – This article sets out to analyse critically the nature of globalisation and how it is affecting higher education. The author first reviews the nature of globalisation, and then examines its international impact on higher education development. He contends that globalisation is predominantly economic, and points out that global exchanges in the economic, cultural and educational domains continue to be unequal. At the same time, education is increasingly treated as a business. By exposing the negative side of globalisation and its effects on universities, the author aims to counter the uncritical acceptance of globalisation as a positive force for higher education and society as a whole. Zusammenfassung – Ziel dieses Artikels ist eine kritische Analyse der Natur der Globalisierung und ihrer Auswirkungen auf die höhere Bildung. Der Autor beginnt mit einem Rückblick auf die Eigenheiten der Globalisierung und untersucht dann ihren internationalen Einfluss auf die Entwicklung der höheren Bildung. Er behauptet, dass Globalisierung vorherrschend wirtschaftlicher Art sei und weist darauf hin, dass ein globaler Austausch in wirtschaftlicher, kultureller und erzieherischer Hinsicht ungleich bleibt. Gleichzeitig wird Bildung immer mehr als eine Art Geschäft behandelt. Indem der Autor die negative Seite der Globalisierung herausstellt sowie ihre Auswirkung auf die Universitäten, will er der unkritischen...
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...COVER SHEET TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ASSIGNMENTS NAME | Sumera Baakza | STUDENT ID | | MODULE NO | 1 | DATE SUBMITTED | | By submitting this form electronically, you are agreeing to all the following statements. I have stayed within length specifications. The number of words (excluding references and appendices) is ……………………… | I have included a Title page, which contains the necessary information, including my name and student number, the name of my course, the title of the assignment, module title and tutor | Where appropriate, I have included a Contents page | I have divided the work into sections with headings | The references in the body of text follow academic conventions | The references list is complete and follows academic conventions | I have proof-read the work carefully | I have made use of the tutorial support available to me | My supervising tutor has approved the title of my work | I give permission for this assignment to be used for training purposes by my tutor, provided it has first been made anonymous | I have read the School’s information on plagiarism and this piece of work conforms to those requirements | In submitting this assignment I understand that my work may be put through Turnitin plagiarism software | My Ideal Classroom within my Ideal School Student Name: Sumera Baakza PGCE International – Dubai 5 (Education) (UK) (12-13) Module 1 Assignment Tutor Name: Ms. Alison Day Table of Contents ...
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...Biological and Evolutionary, and Humanistic Approaches to Personality Trait Approaches: Placing Labels on Personality Learning Approaches: We Are What We’ve Learned Biological and Evolutionary Approaches: Are We Born with Personality? Humanistic Approaches: The Uniqueness of You Try It! Assessing Your Real and Ideal Self-Concept Comparing Approaches to Personality module 32 Intelligence Theories of Intelligence: Are There Different Kinds of Intelligence? Practical Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence: Toward a More Intelligent View of Intelligence Assessing Intelligence Variations in Intellectual Ability Exploring Diversity: The Relative Influence of Genetics and Environment: Nature, Nurture, and IQ Psychology on the Web The Case of . . . Mike and Marty Scanlon, the Unlikely Twins Profiles of Success: Raymond J. Matlock Full Circle: Personality and Individual Differences module 31 Assessing Personality: Determining What Makes Us Distinctive Self-Report Measures of Personality Who was the Real Bernie Madoff? To some, Bernard L. Madoff was an affable, charismatic man who moved comfortably among power brokers on Wall Street and in Washington. He secured a long-standing role as an elder statesman on Wall Street, allowing him to land on important boards and commissions where his opinions helped shape securities regulations. And his employees say he treated them like family. There was, of course, another side to Mr. Madoff. Reclusive, at times standoffish...
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...N E L L D A L E J O H N L E W I S illuminated computer science J O N E S A N D B A RT L E T T C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E computer science illuminated N E L L D A L E J O H N L E W I S computer science illuminated N E L L D A L E J O H N Villanova University L E W I S University of Texas, Austin Jones and Bartlett Publishers is pleased to provide Computer Science Illuminated’s book-specific website. This site offers a variety of resources designed to address multiple learning styles and enhance the learning experience. Goin’ Live This step-by-step HTML Tutorial will guide you from start to finish as you create your own website. With each lesson, you’ll gain experience and confidence working in the HTML language. Online Glossary We’ve made all the key terms used in the text easily accessible to you in this searchable online glossary. The Learning Store Jones and Bartlett Publishers has a wealth of material available to supplement the learning and teaching experience. Students and instructors will find additional resources here or at http://computerscience. jbpub.com The Language Library Here you will find two complete chapters that supplement the book’s language-neutral approach to programming concepts. A JAVA language chapter and C++ language chapter are included and follow the same pedagogical approach as the textbook. http://csilluminated.jbpub.com eLearning Our eLearning center provides chapter-specific...
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