...of the insulation developed by Diversified Construction Materials and also the health risks discovered by Susan Taggert, head technical writer at Diversified. Summary Diversified Construction Materials has developed a new type of blown insulation that will perform as well as fiberglass insulation but will cost less. Taggerts’ found that some compound within the insulation is associated with bronchial health risks in technicians who worked directly with the product. Therefore, I suggest that a thorough investigation be conducted and every health risk that can potentially cause illness should be reported and documented immediately. Discussion During Taggerts’ gathering of all analysis and development data she discovers that three out of seven technicians taking part within the project have experienced abnormal high rates of absences due to bronchial irritation of varied degree and severity. An explicit compound within the insulation, which the company physician couldn’t establish, affected a number of the technicians directly. In presenting her findings to Bill Mondale, Vice President of Operations, she suggests that the...
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...Student Name _______________ Class Section __Eng 032__________________ Reading Module #1 On Your Own This activity in Reading Module 1 gives you two reading passages to practice applying the Active Reading Strategies you have learned. Directions: Complete the activity by reading each passage and answering the questions. Do not forget to spell check and proofread your work. When you have completed this activity, please upload it to the Dropbox for this week. Reading #1: The Body’s Response to Stress Whenever we are surprised by a sudden stressor, such as someone swerving into our lane of traffic, the adrenal glands jump into action. Using the Predicting Strategy | Read the title and first sentence above. Now predict what you think the passage will be about. | Your prediction about the passage:its say about the health and breathing problem rate like over population .its should be more dangerous become a day | Now read the whole paragraph. The Body’s Response to Stress Whenever we are surprised by a sudden stressor, such as someone swerving into our lane of traffic, the adrenal glands jump into action. These two almond-shaped glands sit above the kidneys. They secrete adrenaline as well as other hormones into the bloodstream. As a result, the heart speeds up, breathing rate increases, blood pressure elevates, and the flow of blood to the muscles increases. It is believed that this sudden burst of energy and strength has helped generations...
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...In some cases, looking visually would be better for me than giving a summary of directions, while in other situations when there are many detailed directions, I prefer auditory over visually. I enjoy working in small groups so we could discuss about the problem together. I want to work with people that also values education so we can assist each other on the problem rather than him/her being a distraction to me. I enjoy working with more intelligent people and being in a class that challenges me more. I consistently attempt to relate each subject to the other. For example, when I was learning about Shakespeare, I relate him and the Black Death in Europe to interpret how the deadly disease might impact his writing. When reading documents I tend to also question the reliability of the source and consider many parts...
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...and loved by her. While her men-I fancied myself one already, though I was only sixteen-were in a hurry to get going, were Winnipeggers at heart already, she lingered. The day before our departure she pointed at a cigarette wallah and earnestly asked, "Should we get a pack or two?" Father replied, "They have tobacco in Canada. And why do you want to buy cigarettes? We don't smoke." Yes, they have tobacco in Canada-but do they have Gold Flake cigarettes? Do they have Arun ice cream? Are the bicycles Heroes? Are the televisions Onidas? Are the cars Ambassadors? Are the bookshops Higginbothams'? Such, I suspect, were the questions that swirled in Mother's mind as she contemplated buying cigarettes. Animals were sedated, cages were loaded and secured, feed was stored, bunks were assigned, lines were tossed, and whistles were blown. As the ship was worked out of the dock and piloted out to sea, I wildly waved goodbye to India. The sun was shining, the breeze was steady, and seagulls shrieked in the air above us. I was terribly excited. Things didn't turn out the way they were supposed to, but what can you do? You must take life the way it comes at you and make the best of it”(Martel 90-91). Syntax The sentences are predominantly simple they are a few short but mostly long and extensively formal sentences. There are rarely any sentence fragments, only when there is conversations going on. The author uses rhetorical questions and parallel structure throughout his novel. There are a...
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...A review OF THE BOOK STRENGTHENING MARITAL INTIMACY BY RONALD E. HAWKINS TABLE OF CONTENTS BIBLIOGRAPHIC ENTRY 1 AUTHOR INFORMATION 1 SUMMARY 1 CONCRETE RESPONSES 3 REFLECTION 5 APPLICATION 6 BIBLIOGRAPHY 8 Bibliographical Entry Hawkins, Ronald E. Strengthening marital intimacy. Kearney NE: Morris, 1991. Author Information Ron Hawkins currently serves Liberty University as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Provost. He has decades of experience in both higher education and in Christian counseling, having also served previously as a pastor and professor of counseling. SUMMARY In his book Strengthening Marital Intimacy, Ron Hawkins provides a useful, highly readable, and solidly biblical discussion of the importance of marital intimacy as well as ways for couples to strengthen that intimacy. The book is written for Christian couples aiming to improve their marriage and marital intimacy, though the book is written a notch higher than most mass-market/self-help type books, yet it remains more approachable/engageable than a dry merely academic volume. In presenting his ideas for improved marital intimacy, Hawkins delves deeply into Scripture as both the authority and guide for marriage; implicit in his presentation is that he is writing of traditional biblical marriage, not the more recent loosely defined forms of “marriage” or cohabitation. Hawkins’ initial chapter presents marriage as God’s...
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...Group Leadership and Conflict Summary SOC/110 July 27, 2015 Robert Holland Group Leadership and Conflict Summary In this week’s assignment we as a group, were to watch the two videos “Planning a Playground” and “Politics of Sociology”, discuss them as a group and write a summary. Being that this is my first online class that I have had to work with a group in I was very nervous about it. When doing discussions online, without prior physically meeting and getting to know one another, things can always take a turn that is not intended or needed. My team/group was great! Not only was the intent of our discussion clear but I also liked how we all posed questions within our discussions that made you really think. We challenged and discussed different views of these two videos which made the discussion that more intriguing. For the most part we viewed the videos in the same aspect but brought the creativity of thinking outside the box and it made the discussion even more productive. This by far has been a great experience with my team. Each discussion that has been transpired has come from and with a positive attitude and an open mind. We were able to take our time and really discuss things without being rushed. Upon some further reviewing, I just realized that we were missing two other team members. Not sure what happened but they never made it into the discussion. Although I haven’t mastered and I am still trying to learn my way into the different arenas of the online class...
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...u Set the direction for your search– this should be a targeted selling document highlight transferable skills and experiences that will be valued by your field of interest. Transferable Skills are determined by your targeted: INDUSTRY(Finance), FUNCTION(IB, PB, S&T, etc.), COMPANY, POSITION u Showcases your skills, attributes and interests u Highlights your progress, accomplishments and skills (essential elements) - Progress and accomplishments as opposed to responsibilities. Avoid the phrase ‘Responsible for:’ u Include essential elements (ACR) • Action – Active Verb/Skill Employed • Context – Background Information • Result – Results of Actions Redesigned the packaging of a leading parcel delivery company resulting in $1MM annual cost savings and 50% reduction in air pollutants. Analyzed ash receptacle failures and identified design changes that improved customer satisfaction and reduced warranty costs by 92%. (Senior Engineer, Manufacturing) Administered a $1M annual budget and negotiated maintenance contracts with agencies outside of the Army in support of $60M worth of equipment (Maintenance Manager, US Army) Initiated development of new machinery that spurred efficient innovation in food processing. New equipment improved product quality and decreased production costs by X%. Managed cross-functional team charged with development and implementation of new technology completing project under budget and before deadline. u Quantify accomplishments/results ...
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...Summation of Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life Racial Microaggressions Summation Cross-Cultural Psychology 3235 Dr. Keith Blah Blah Summation of Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life I have read and fully understand the article Racial Microaggressions in Everyday Life: the Implications for Clinical Practice. However, I must admit the article does not sit well with me and I have learned I have been a microaggressor since my early days; specifically, I have offered microinsults many times over without even realizing it. Through the years, I have thought of myself as one who consciously believes in equal rights for “all”; not just the American people, but people of all races across the entire globe. Granted, I have never marched in an equal rights parade, but I feel I have made many contributions in standing up for the rights and respect of others, to include myself (a woman who faced and endured a twenty year career in, essentially, a dominate male” field). After reading this article, I have been enlightened to the fact that I have erred many, many times while communicating with those of color, including very recently. Just two weeks ago I asked a Venezuelan friend and co-worker where she was from. She stated she was born in Indiana, but I proceeded to inquire as to where she was “really” from. She explained her parents were Venezuelan and that she lived there most of her life. I found this to be very interesting and told her so, but had no idea (till now), I...
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... A. Physical B. Psychological V. Long Term Effects A. Physical B. Psychological C. Social VI. Abuse Statistics VII. History Relived VIII. Summary I. From High Class to Skid Row- INTRODUCTION Today Cocaine and Crack can be found in almost every city and is used by people of all walks of life. During the 1970’s and mid 1980’s cocaine use was at its peak. It was the drug of choice for the rich and famous and was part of what some called a glamorous life the “Champagne of Drugs”. Around 1985 came the arrival of a new form of cocaine, called crack. This new smoke able form became the drug of choice on the street. Crack has more intense and faster effects than the traditional forms of cocaine use, which are primarily snorting and injecting. Crack which is cheaper to produce became accessible to people of all socioeconomic statuses. Cocaine in the form of crack is now more widely abused (Levinthal, 2002, 83-5). Cocaine in any form has had devastating effects on society, yet has been glamorized by media, especially in the movie industry. II. History of Cocaine The earliest documented use of some form of cocaine was around 500 A.D. In South America coca leaves have been chewed for centuries to combat fatigue and hunger (Mind-Altering...
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...Unjustified Products Edward Awad CSU Consumer Behavior, Theory and Analysis MKT 7505 (Awad E-7505-13) George Jewell October 16, 2009 Unjustified Products Introduction This case study of human Belvoir toward the buying power of sport drinks for dog’s powder added to water to keep dogs healthy and nutrient. According to K9-Quencher® is healthy sport drink mix, and treats for dogs. People tend to love their pets, and treat them as they are family members; they buy for them the best food, shampoos and toys, to keep them happy, because they live in the same properties. There is not a thing wrong for taking care of pets. Is the K9-Quencher a necessity for dog’s health ? Analysis K9-Quencher® is a healthy sport drink mix, and treats for dogs it is a Great web sit offers few testimonials, and ingredient For the K9_Quencher. Planet animal is a supporting of the products and few other pet suppliers and vets. My analysis shows the contrary.K9Quenchers is “95 Water, over 95%. These are our ingredients: Dextrose, Glycine, Monosodium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Niacin, Biotin, Sodium Selenite , Artificial” K9-Quencher®, (1999-20060. The only good ingredients in these products are: H2O and Biotin. Because Biotin has B vitamin to help regulate hearts beats. This product is expensive and unnecessary for dogs’ nutrients it would be great if it was that easy defined, but most supplements are too limited and some are not good for dogs. “We only suggest special fish oil, Vitamin...
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...1.0 Executive Summary 1 Chart: Highlights 2 1.1 Mission 2 1.2 Objectives 2 2.0 Company Summary 3 2.1 Company Ownership 3 2.2 Start-up Summary 3 Table: Start-up Funding 4 Chart: Start-up 5 Table: Start-up 5 3.0 Services 6 4.0 Market Analysis Summary 6 5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary 6 5.1 Competitive Edge 6 5.2 Marketing Strategy 6 5.3 Sales Strategy 7 5.3.1 Sales Forecast 8 Table: Sales Forecast 8 Chart: Sales Monthly 8 Chart: Sales by Year 9 5.4 Milestones 9 Table: Milestones Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.0 Management Summary 10 6.1 Personnel Plan 10 Table: Personnel Error! Bookmark not defined. 7.0 Financial Plan 11 7.1 Important Assumptions 11 Table: General Assumptions 11 7.2 Break-even Analysis 12 Table: Break-even Analysis 12 Chart: Break-even Analysis Error! Bookmark not defined. 7.3 Projected Profit and Loss 13 Table: Profit and Loss 13 Chart: Profit Monthly 14 Chart: Profit Yearly 14 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly 15 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly 15 7.4 Projected Cash Flow 16 Table: Cash Flow 16 Chart: Cash 17 7.5 Projected Balance Sheet 18 Table: Balance Sheet 18 Table: Sales Forecast 1 Table: General Assumptions 3 Table: Profit and Loss 4 Table: Cash Flow 5 1.0 Executive Summary Introduction Fayetteville Salon is a hair salon that specializes in braids and hair extensions for African American...
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...space with that if one of the philosophers (Newton/Clarke) that Kant claims have a transcendental realist conception of space. Which conception if space is more true and why? The ontological nature of space is one of the fundamental questions in Kant’s metaphysics and is the foundation around which he constructs his notion of transcendental idealism laid out in his Critique of Pure Reason. Written in response to the previous ‘realist’ conceptions of space Kant challenged strongly the view of its ultimate reality and served to shift the scope of the ontological argument from one of ‘absolutism’ versus ‘relationalism’ to a more developed debate of ‘realism’ against ‘idealism’ as he brought the relationship between space and time, and the mind strongly to the fore. In this essay I am going to contrast this Kantian notion of space as being ‘transcendentally ideal’ against the branded ‘transcendental realism’ of Newton and Clarke. Starting with the latter I’ll go on to bring in the former then proceed to analyse the developments Kant forges past his predecessors. I will then conclude by assessing how and why his view holds more metaphysical depth than that put forward in the Newtonian model by looking at how he accounts for the scope and perspective of human consciousness and the epistemological limits inherent within it. To begin however I will now go to the absolutist models put forward by Newton and Clarke. Prior to Kant, the arguments with regards to spaces ontology were...
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...Chapter 15 - Page 01 - June 2007 The last chapter in our eMarketing 101 series will take a look at the online tourism industry in South Africa in the lead up to the Soccer World Cup. Chapter 15 - A Case Study (2010 : Can the SA Tourism Industry Meet Online Expectations?) With 2010 looming it's not only the construction of the stadiums that's got South Africans in a bit of a spin. The release of the South African Online Travel and Tourism Industry (OTTI) research report that was made available last month has revealed that "...online inefficiencies will hinder the growth needed to elevate this industry to a similar status enjoyed by international counterparts." www.quirk.biz Cape Town Tel: +27 (0)21 462 7353 London Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 8855 Johannesburg Tel: +27 (0)11 704 0780 Chapter 15 - Page 02 - June 2007 The OTTI research was conducted by BlueRiverStone and served to assess websites scored against 120 metrics covering: Locating the website Website content Website functionality Communications Connections Community and Site-wide hygiene elements 100 websites ranging across accommodation, airlines, car rental, game experience and tour operators were assessed and unfortunately the results were disappointing to say the least. For the full report please consult the site. www.quirk.biz Cape Town Tel: +27 (0)21 462 7353 London Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 8855 Johannesburg Tel: +27 (0)11 704 0780 Chapter 15 - Page 03 - June 2007 Online Travel...
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...BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS LESSONS LEARNED Robert L. Moisoff, MBCP CPAC Nov 30 / Dec 1, 2006 BIA Lessons Learned • • • • • • • • • • • Good Examples Anticipated Adjustments Custom Tailoring Design Philosophical Conflict Resolution Rollout Walkthrough User Handholding Draft Reviews and Adjustments Drop Dead Date Missed Delivery Deadlines Summary Conclusions Next Steps BIA Lessons Learned BIA DEFINED o Process of determining the impact on an organization should a potential loss identified by the risk analysis actually occur. The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) should quantify, where possible, the loss impact from both a business interruption (number of days) and a financial standpoint. 1999 DRII BIA Lessons Learned ANOTHER BIA DEFINITION o Identifies the impacts resulting from disruptions and disaster scenarios that can affect the organization and techniques that can be used to quantify and qualify such impacts. Establishes critical functions, their recovery priorities, and interdependencies so that recovery time objective(s) and recovery point objective(s) can be set.* *BIA standards & definition currently being revised by DRII committee 1.5 2004 DRII BIA Lessons Learned ANOTHER BIA DEFINITION o Process designed to identify critical business functions and workflow, determine the qualitative and quantitative impacts of a disruption, and to prioritize and establish recovery time objectives. DRJ BC Glossary RLM 06/20/06 BIA Lessons Learned ...
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...The Darkling Thrush - Thomas Hardy [1840-1928] Relevant Background * The poet Thomas Hardy was born near Dorchester in England. * He is also famous for writing novels. * Hardy gained a love of music from his father. Music is a prominent feature of ‘The Darkling Thrush’. * Hardy gained his interest in literature from his mother. * At the age of 22 Hardy moved to London and started to write poems. These early poems praised country life. Yet Hardy didn’t publish his poems until he was 58. He was 60 when he wrote this poem. * Hardy wrote over 900 poems in his lifetime. * Hardy’s poems are straight to the point and sometimes gloomy in outlook. In this poem he finds a source of hope when a thrush suddenly starts to sing. * Hardy’s most common theme is about the way people struggle against fate. * Hardy's themes also include rural life and nature, love, change, time, loss and death. * Hardy’s tone is usually ironic; that is he sees the unexpected twists and surprises of life. The twist in this poem is that when the poet was in a sad mood due to winter a weak old thrush caused him to feel hope. * Most of Hardy’s poetry is relatively simple and yet skilful. However, some of his poetic writing can be difficult due to old-fashioned words and phrases. * Hardy loves to think in surprising images that appeal to the reader’s intelligence. * Hardy’s poems tend to be descriptive, lyrical, and regular in form. He is a poet who likes even lines...
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