...December 2, 2009 When Parents Age Helen Anna Davey, born October 30, 1922, mother of five children, including my twin sister and me she had at age 41, has always been a strong, vibrant woman. Even after my father passed away in 1976, she remained strong and took good care of her family. As time has passed, she has aged before our eyes, and our mother has transformed into a weak, helpless, person, who can no longer take care of herself. My mother is a breast cancer survivor, but is not the cancer that has left her in this weak, broken, condition. She had polio as a child. Because of the treatment, (body cast, brace, and later surgically shortening muscles), her right leg and foot were shorter, and as a result, she limped. She had a hip replacement years ago, but now the damage is beyond repair. She also had some muscle damage in her arms, which is greatly limiting her arm movements now. Although her body is failing, her mind and spirit are still very strong. So, as my elderly mother’s health is deteriorating, and she can no longer care for herself, my siblings and I face a great challenge as we take on the tremendous responsibility of managing the financial, legal, medical, and final arrangements for her, while we try to navigate through a difficult minefield of emotions. ...
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...as a foundation to show that the Westboro Members were within their First Amendment rights when picketing a funeral, being creative seemed like a good idea. As far as being creative we changed the names to match our names. When first thinking of what kind of questions to ask the question too truly to consider are the issues at hand. The first issue being considered is looking at the protest without the conduct of the Westboro Church Members is protected under the First Amendment. This means to ensure the protest happened on public property, is of public issue, and was of peaceful assembly. The following questions and possible answers would support the defense that the members were within their First Amendment right. Could you recall for me what happened on August 22, 2010? Client1: Sure, August 22, 2010 was the day some of my family and church members picketed a funeral of some soldier. It was pretty much like any other day for us. How exactly did your group conduct your protest? Client1: Well, it wasn't fancy or anything but we were across the street from the church and graveyard with our signs. It was a darn shame that some cars were blocking us. Could you restate the exact location you were standing? Client 1: The exact location had to have been at least 1,000 ft. BECAUSE we weren't close enough to cause much harm to a fly over by the funeral. We were on public property per city ordinance that was for sure. How loud were you in your protest? Client...
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...operation of a company before they can design a comprehensive system. Every business is likely to be different. As an example, business transactions at a supermarket, bank, and hotel require information systems that are different and Unique. A systems analyst applies a technique called Business Process Modelling to Represent company operations and information requirements. A systems analyst works in an information technology based department. This person is Responsible for planning, analysing and implementing information systems. 1.1 Background of the Study Funeral homes arrange services in accordance with the wishes of surviving friends and families. The funeral home often takes care of the necessary paperwork, permits, and other details, such as making arrangements with the cemetery, and providing obituaries to the news media. Nova Funeral Homes, giving you the best service for the last journey of your love ones for over five decades is now in its new image. Nova Funeral is a duly accredited morgue of the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation, aside from being an accredited with the Eternal Plans Inc., and the St. Peter Life Plan. If you are in the Almar-Zabarte area, you can use your...
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...Funeral Shopping Tips Here are some tips to help you shop for funeral services: ●Compare prices from at least two funeral homes. Remember that you can supply your own casket or urn. ●Ask for a price list. The law requires funeral homes to give you written price lists for products and services. ●Resist pressure to buy goods and services you don’t really want or need. ●Avoid emotional overspending. It’s not necessary to have the fanciest casket or the most elaborate funeral to properly honor a loved one. ●Recognize your rights. Laws regarding funerals and burials vary from state to state. It’s a smart move to know which goods or services the law requires you to purchase and which are optional. ●Apply the same smart shopping techniques you use for other major purchases. You can cut costs by limiting the viewing to one day or one hour before the funeral, and by dressing your loved one in a favorite outfit instead of costly burial clothing. ●Shop in advance. It allows you to comparison shop without time constraints, creates an opportunity for family discussion, and lifts some of the burden from your family. 3 The FTC Funeral Rule The FTC enforces the Funeral Rule, which makes it possible for you to choose only the goods and services you want or need and pay only for those you select, whether you are making arrangements when a death occurs or pre-need. The Rule allows you to compare prices among funeral homes. The Rule does...
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...difficult, and it would make sense why she might act out of hurt and confusion, and she might say things she doesn’t mean, but does it make sense for her to act this way at a funeral? Well, probably not. We do know, though, that Rhonda’s ex-boyfriend was going to be attending the funeral and that is why she acted the way she did. The situation Rhonda went through relies heavily on the idea of “face,” and it also relies on using correct communication strategies. The face work in the interaction at the funeral was not the type of person Rhonda wanted to be. The situation that Rhonda went through relies heavily on face. Her face was threatened due to outside factors of the breakup and the looming threat of seeing her ex-boyfriend put her on edge. The type of face that was threatened in Rhonda’s situation was her fellowship face. The fellowship face is defined as “our need to be seen as someone other people want to be around. It’s being seen as likeable and connected to others” (Sprague, R. 2018). Because Rhonda’s fellowship face was threatened, she was unable to connect with...
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...has enough stature and respect from a large group of people. They have enough influence on others to influence other people’s opinions on certain issues, products, etc. The types of traits that makes a credible opinion leader are trustworthy, respectful, intelligent, convincing, etc. An example would be Beyoncé. Beyoncé is such a wide known loved celebrity that any type of endorsement she does will be sure to substantially increase the company’s sale of the product. People tend to idolize celebrities and follow celebrity’s trends which makes them extremely valuable and influential in regards to their views in the world today. 2. The difference between, if any, perception and reality. Explain. The difference between perception and reality is that perception is something that can be opinion based. Reality is something that is factual. An example of this can be “Apple is the best company to buy electronics from.” An example of reality is “McDonalds sells Big Macs.” 3. The difference between a belief and an attitude. Explain. A belief is something that can be cultivated over time through age, experience, family values, etc. A belief is something that would be hard to change since it’s so concrete in you’re thinking. An attitude is more subjective. A persons attitude is easier to change and can often vary related to certain issues. 4. Two examples for each below of a product or service that is: (Explain each example, why/how?) * Mass marketed – Coke and Sprint cell...
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...Statement of Advice prepared for Mr Brian and Mrs Leanne on 17 August 2013 Prepared by 1. Introduction 1.1 The Scope of Advice It is my pleasure here to meet with you to talk about your financial planning issues. Specifically, the listed issues may be of great importance to you: You are new insurance product buyers who are about to review your financial portfolio after a relative was diagnosed with cancer and passed away. You intend to meet your financial target in case there is a serious disease. It would be better if you get the knowledge that our service is proportional: all products may face its own limitation to some degree. All the advices we provide here root from the data you gave to us and they solely have connection with the above field. The recommendation we provide here does not consider every aspect of your specific situations: Business Expense Insurance Superannuation Debt Management Wealth Creation General Insurance Estate Planning In case you may need advice on these issues or something else which may be related to your personal experience, it is recommended that you should ask for further suggestions since these items are not covered within this contract. 2.2 Limited Information Warning If the information and profile data you gave us has any inaccuracies or fragmentary information, the risk induced may disturb your financial objective. 2.3 The Next Step * You should ensure you read, and understand our advice before deciding...
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...Discrimination issues Juan Perez Law/531 October 29, 2015 Patrice Carrington, Instructor Business dispute We realize the civil lawsuit of Rose Hills filed against Grupo Deco California in California State court. Grupo Deco California’s legal structure is recognized as Limited Liability Company and Rose Hills has a Corporation legal structure. Rose Hills has a variety of business which includes the operation of Funeral homes and cemeteries in southern California. Rose Hills gets an agreement to lease one of their Funeral homes (San Fernando Funeral Home) to Grupo Deco California. Legal form of Business Both Grupo Deco California and Rose Hills have a Corporation as their legal structure. A Corporation is one of the most common corporate structures we currently have. The Corporation is owned by stockholders and it is legally considered a separate entity. Due to the fact that is legally separated, the stockholders are totally protected from creditors. According to Leonard, David, Marilyn, and Gwendolyn (2006) “A stockholder's personal liability is thus usually limited to the amount of investment in the corporation.” (p. 174). Some advantages of a corporation is that a corporation’s life continues regardless of what may happen to its shareholders or officers. Raising Capital can be easier with this type of legal structure by borrowing, selling stocks. Also, a shareholder may transfer his or her ownership of the business without interrupting operations. And probably...
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...Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort Business Plan The Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort business plan presented on the following pages is based on research for a Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort business in Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. It was developed by self-made marketing specialist, Bernardo F. Basmayor, Proprietor of Bottomline Interactive Multimedia Speech Laboratory and Educational Technology. Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort Scenario Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort is located at Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The currently non-operational organic fertilizer facility, containing an area of 23,240 sq. m., is available for sale at Php250.00 per sq. m.. Blue Heaven Memorial Park and Resort is seeking a Php7,793,000.00 loan to completely purchase the land located at Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur and to develop the site into a memorial park, coupled with a well landscaped resort facility. The business can have a minimum total sales revenue of Php84,000,000.00 for the total 5,600 lots available for sale at a minimum of Php15,000.00 per lot, aside from the income generated from the sales of mausoleum, maintenance service fees and the resort fees. Prevailing price of memorial lots is Php20,000.00 to 79,000.00 per lot (from actual interviews and from internet sources). The purchase of this 23,240 sq. m. area is a good purchase because this is cheap and the area is very strategically located near the Inawayan cemetery; located in an...
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...big affect on Native American teens. Providing more awareness about teen health in the Native American culture, would result in a fewer teen suicide." Native American teenagers/ Youth are planning on taking their life's or they have already took their life's for many reasons. Out of all the races Native American/ Alaskan Natives have the highest risk for teen suicide. In the article " Teen Suicide Statistics" has noted that "77.9% of all suicide are male and females has attempted suicide 3 times as often as males, fire arms are used in 51% of males suicides, also 38% of females suicides are use drugs ( poising) as the method of suicide." Statistics like these have shown many times they have tried to commit suicide. Suicide very's from Native communities to other Native communities around Native country. So many Native people are overwhelmed to be going to funerals...
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...End of Life Essay It is very important for people to discuss and manage end of life issues. There are many issues that may need to have resolutions such as life support, curative vs symptom management, courses of treatment. Other issues such as burial plots and funeral arrangements. I have found that many people feel they have more time to discuss end of life issues. They feel that they have plenty of time to discuss their wants and wishes for the death and dying process with their loved ones. It is very important to discuss end of life issues with your significant others, spouses, children because one never knows when the end of life issues may come up. Maybe it is a young mother diagnoses with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Maybe it’s a 76 year old male patient that feels that while he has lived a good life, it is never enough time. Or it could be a 16 year old teenage girl that had a soft tissue sarcoma that wasn’t diagnosed until it had metastases all over her body. I have taken care of all of these patients. It is never too early to discuss end of life issues, but sometimes it can be too late. Death is very personalized such as life. It is important that the individual is allowed to pass in a manner that is important to them and to feel that they have taken care of issues that they may feel need to be resolved. We might think that we know what our loved ones want, but it could be very different from what they actually want. For example we may think that our...
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... Marketing Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conceptions, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational goals. (AMA). Marketing is meeting needs profitably. Marketing Philosophy The Marketing Philosophy comprises of Production Concept, Product Concept, Selling Concept , Marketing Concept, Customer Concept and Societal Marketing Concept The Production Concept The production concept says that the Consumers will prefer products that are widely available and inexpensive. To focus on achieving high production efficiency, low costs, and mass distribution. It is useful when (1) the demand for a product exceeds the supply; (2) the product’s cost is too high. Its examples are: Standard Raw Materials and Components, CD, LCD. The Product Concept The product concept says that Consumers will favor those products that offer the most quality, performance, or innovative features. It focus in making superior products and improving them over time. it common examples are Digital Camera, CPU. The Selling Concept The selling concept says that Consumers and businesses, if left alone, will ordinarily not buy enough of organization’s products. It focus on undertaking an aggressive selling and promotion effort. Its examples are unsought goods: encyclopedias, funeral plots, foundations. The Marketing Concept The...
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...Part A A1 Current monthly income and expense budget for Matilda Current monthly income budget | | $ | Wages and Salaries (85 hours per month @ $30 per hour) | | 2550 | Total income | | 2550 | | | | Current monthly expense budget | $ | | Rent | 900 | | Public transport fairs | 160 | | Food | 500 | | Utility bills | 130 | | Entertainment | 300 | | Mobile phone | 60 | | Clothing | 50 | | Miscellaneous expenses | 100 | | Total expenses | | 2200 | | | | Savings (per month) | | 350 | A2 Matilda’s goals and objectives on timelines Timeline 1: Goal of travelling overseas in 3 years when she finishes her degree Month | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | …… | 34 | 35 | 36 | Cash flows | 0 | 350 | 350 | 350 | …… | 350 | 350 | 350 | n=36, r=0.5%, C=350, PV=0, payments are made at the end of each period. FV=C*PVIFA(n,r) =C*[(1+r)^n-1]/r =$350*[(1+0.005)^36-1]/0.005 =$13767.64 Timeline2: Objective of buying a unit after she has worked for 5 years. Month | 48 | 49 | 50 | …… | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | …… | 106 | 107 | 108 | | Cash flows | 0 | 1400 | 1400 | …… | 1400 | 1400 | 1400 | 2100 | 2100 | 2100 | …… | 2100 | 2100 | 2100 | | Month 48 – 72: n=24, r=0.5%, C=1400, PV=0 FV1=$1400*[(1+0.005)^24-1]/0.005=$35,604.74 Month 73 – 108: n=36, r=0.5% FV1’=$35,604.74*(1+0.005)^36=$42,607.50 C=2100, PV=0 FV2=$2100*[(1+0.005)^36-1]/0.005=$82,605.82 At the end of month 108: FV=FV1’+FV2 =$42,607.50+$82,605...
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...such an ancient building, it is important that the organisation can rely on its own enterprise to generate income. Traditionally it might have been able to survive by donations and legacies from wealthy, pious benefactors. However, in an ever-secularised society where recession has seen all charitable organisation battling for funds, this is increasingly unrealistic and the Church must find ways of becoming as financially independent as possible. SBG must expand its activities to attract a wider market segment and adapt to meet contemporary trends, attitudes and expectations. The short-term marketing plan will be a response to a significant decrease in both donations and the demand for ancillary activities: paying visitors, weddings/funerals, special services and events. The result of which is a £37,000 deficit, a gap which must be closed if the organisation is to survive and continue with its...
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...Ethics, Moral Dilemmas, and Tough Decisions: The Many Challenges on Working on IT I. Introduction Information technology in combination with changes in organizational structures and methods of working has led to an increasing amount of information and also to totally new forms of information and in the creation of records. Much of the information previously produced on paper is now being produced in electronic form, for example as e-mail and in databases. The Dutch archive theoretician Eric Ketelaar [1999] has invented the word “archivalisation” to describe the phenomenon where more and more material is deemed to be worthy of documenting and archiving. This means that a considerably larger amount of information requires handling. Electronically generated and stored information is also exposed to change and manipulation in quite a different way to that involved with paper-bound information. The e-government services, where the whole idea is to exchange information electronically, will radically redirect paperbound information and documents towards electronically generated and managed information and documents. A 10-year period is a long time when dealing with the preservation of electronic records. This is of course due to the rapid technological development, and includes, for example, the problems associated with obsolete software and file formats. Goldstein [2004]0 stresses the need for a quick solution to the problem of archiving electronic information for the future...
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