...Texting While Driving 2200 words Texting While Driving In America, turning sixteen is a huge milestone for most teens because that is when they finally get to drive a car. You spend time studying for the test, even more than you would for your algebra tests. You endure painful driving lessons from your overprotective parents who are gripping on the passenger seats for dear life and lecture you just for going a little bit too fast. Finally, when you are ready, you take the nerve-wrecking driving test where, if you are unlucky, your driving examiner would be a grumpy looking man who looks so strict you lose your nerve and start making silly mistakes. However, after going through the pain and hardships, you finally do it. You get your license and you get a little taste of freedom. No more having your mother pick you up after school or getting a ride with your dad who might sometimes embarrass you in front of your friends. Unfortunately, once you start driving, everything you have learnt went out the window. You drive with your radio turned up, you rarely turn your head all the way to the back when changing lanes, and the worst habit of all, you start texting and even talk on the phone while you are driving. The advancement of technology has made different forms of communication so easily accessible. Social media is such a huge part of us and it is all in the palm of our hands. Sure, it is a good thing that it is so convenient for us but doing all that while behind the wheel...
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...It seems like every day we hear something about 760mph trains or self-driving cars. Technology is changing the way we think all the time. We are more connected to each other than ever before. We can see and do things that other people before us would only dream about. The use of technologies can change the world. One would suppose that these tools would be used to gain an understanding of cultures, meet individuals everywhere on the planet, have relationships with family and friends, communicate effectively with others, and facilitate individuals to become more social. However, some technological advances can cause individuals to be distracted and stressed. It seems like technology is affecting us in good and bad ways. How is technology changing the way we view data? We seem to be processing data at a faster rate than before. As Larry Alton, of Social Media Weekly explains, “The internet has actually changed the way we, as a society, read. Instead of consuming content in a linear fashion like the generations before us, we now scan for keywords, search for links, and grab small bits of information.” What took people hours to find in thousands of books, is now done in seconds on Google. Information is hard to hide in the internet era. As information is readily available, what will it do...
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...drive back to the house itself, Or if you want to take a nap while you get to the destination. It’s all easy with the new driver less cars. Driverless cars and other automated vehicles offer major potential benefits and could profoundly change our lives for better. They will make driving easier, allow people to be more productive and offer greater mobility to a wider range of people than ever before. They will also help improve road safety, reduce emissions, and ease congestion. As a result they can provide significant economic, environmental and social benefits, including improving social inclusion. The next thing is the driver can choose whether they want to drive or not. If they select an autonomous mode, they can allow the vehicle to take care of driving while they make use of the journey time in other ways. Strengths Time saving - So the first advantage of driverless cars is they are Multitasking. You can do anything you want Eat, Sleep, Work, Chat with relatives – commute time is no longer down time. An average driver spends the equivalent of six working weeks driving a year (MP Claire Perry, Department for Transport (UK)).In addition they never get tired or distracted could hold the key to substantially improving the road safety. Access to everyone - There are so many people who still do not have license, Disable people and elderly people may be judged unfit to drive. When autonomous will come to the market their will journeys without the driver...
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...Chapter 2: Economics: The Framework for Business 1. How does economics relate to business? Can an understanding of economics help business people succeed? If so how? Economics relates to business because it teaches business people how to make choices that can get their business the most revenue with the least amount of cost. The understanding of economics can help business people succeed, economics can teach you things like marginal cost and revenues and this is essential to an type of business. Economics can teach you statistics that if used properly can provide you with an upper hand against competition. 2. Compare and contrast microeconomics and macroeconomics. How do the 2 approaches interrelate? Use a specific example to explain. Macroeconomics and Microeconomics are both dealing with economics but indifferent levels, Macroeconomics is the study of a country's overall economic issues and Microeconomics deals with economics on an individual consumer,families and individual businesses. They can affect how much you can purchase for your family and what is available for you to purchase for your family. 3. What are the fundamental elements of the free market economic system? How can businesses thrive within this system? 1. The rights to own a business and keep after-tax profits 2. The right to private property 3. The right to free choice 4. The right to fair competition Free Market economies allows businesses to thrive...
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...Chelsea Clough Professor Dingle English 13 December 2012 Commuting vs. Dorming The hardest decision a student has to make during their senior year of high school is which school to attend and whether to live on campus or commute. There are both advantages and disadvantages to both scenarios. The entire college experience is a learning trip and it is oftentimes a young adults first step towards independence. Living on campus is an adjustment and is a huge eye-opener to the real world. The college dorm life is considered to be part of the "full college experience," but the costs of living in a residence hall can persuade students to remain home while they are in college in order to avoid housing fees. The biggest advantage of living on campus is that it gives you a chance to gain independence. Some students know they want to move out of the house but aren't quite sure they're ready to have their own apartments. Living on campus can provide an in-between step (Lyons 1). Students will still be living on their own and responsible for taking care of their living space, it just wont be as overwhelming as paying rent and everything else that comes with owning an apartment. Another great thing about living on campus is you are much closer to your classes so it will take much less time to get there. Being able to get to and from classes more quickly means students living on campus will also have more time to devote to getting their coursework done (Lyons 1). One main advantage...
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...A SEMINAR REPORT ON Mobile Phone Based Drunk Driving Detection System SUBMITTED BY Adesh Raut Roll No : 3152102 UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF Prof. Shiv H. Sutar Department Of Computer Engineering MAEER’s MAEER’s MIT College of Engineering Kothrud, Pune 411 038 2017-2018 Department of Computer Engineering MIT College of Engineering PUNE C E R T I F I C A T E This is to certify that Raut Adesh Bapurao from Third Year Computer Engineering has successfully completed his seminar work titled ’Mobile Phone Based Drunk Driving Detection System’ at MIT College of Engineering, Pune in the partial fulfillment of the Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Prof. Shiv H. Sutar Prof. Bharti Dixit Prof. Anil Hiwale (Seminar Guide) (Head of Department) (Principal) Place:...
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...Executive Summary The Lean implementation methodology (Lean) has its roots in manufacturing and particularly the automotive sector through the Toyota Production System. Over the last decade, Lean has expanded beyond manufacturing to become an improvement methodology firstly in the service sector and more recently in public sector organisations looking to improve efficiency and customer value. It is within this context that AtoZ Business Consultancy undertook an analysis of Lean implementations across Business Schools and Universities in the UK. This analysis was undertaken using a case study approach of five diverse Higher Education organisations. The case studies included a combination of Russell Group and non Russell Group organisations, research intensive as well as teaching informed organisations and organisations with large non EU student numbers. The organisations were spread geographically across England, Scotland and Wales and included large metropolitan areas as well as smaller more rural locations. There has been a driver for Lean in all public sector organisations as a result of draconian government budget cuts. Within Higher Education this has been further driven by the announcement of increased student fees following the Browne Review. Lean with its focus on value, customer, efficiency and effectiveness is sensitive to this context as well as other initiatives such as the sustainability and green agenda, supporting increasing the performance in the National...
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...Legal or Illegal: At What Cost? By: Matthew Viebag Police Systems & Practices Prof. M. Kilty The legalization of Marijuana has been a timeless topic within our society, we often ask ourselves whether or not making it legal to manufacture, distribute or consume this product would be an advantage or disadvantage. The following will illustrate the pros and cons of legalization and its role in American Society in association with economy, crime, productivity, the justice system and courts, traffic issues and so on. Pros Since its recreational legalization on the state level in Colorado back in 2012, there have been many good things that have come with it. According to the State of Colorado, “In the first four months, marijuana sales amounted to more than $202 million, about a third of them recreational while taxes from recreational sales were almost $11 million” (http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/07/six-months-after-marijuana-legalization-colorado-tax-revenue-skyrockets-as-crime-falls/). One of the goals with the revenue gained from marijuana sales is to redistribute the wealth back into the state itself. The Colorado government tax distribution in the month of September for 2014 had ranges of $211,222 in Denver to $3,631 in Idaho Springs which was the least of all the cities mentioned. (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/0914%20Local%20Government%20Distribution%20Report.pdf). July 1st marked six months since it became the first U.S. state...
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...Abstract Bluetooth technology was first founded in 1994 and in the 20 years since its finding Bluetooth continues to connect the world. From connecting cell phones to cars to connecting hospitals with one another Bluetooth has simplified the way we do things as well as made them more secure. There are limits to Bluetooth though, such as its range and the speed of transferring data. In the horizon Bluetooth has NFCs and Wi-Fi direct staring it down. We will also look at what these two technologies have in common with Bluetooth and where they are stronger and weaker than Bluetooth. Finally, will either of these two technologies take over the market that Bluetooth has dominated since it inception? “Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows people to conveniently connect their devices with other devices and the role of the technology is evolving to not only allow devices to talk with one another, but actually allow the seamless communication between devices, local applications and the cloud (Rogerson, 2014)." Bluetooth is a simple way to connect to other individuals, to share pictures, videos, and music without having to use cords or wires. It allows individuals freedom to share without having to use data plans or service fees. Bluetooth is found in most electronic devices, including most smart cell phones, wireless speakers, headphones, computers, keyboards, computer mice, televisions, and even video games. Bluetooth became a project in 1994...
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...------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION This case discusses the history of Boeing and salient forces affecting the global aircraft industry, along with the key strategic issues driving Boeing’s competitive strategies. Boeing and Airbus dominate the global aircraft industry, but have very different visions of the future of commercial air travel. Consequently, the strategies they have devised to manage the competitive environment are disparate. The case provides a unique opportunity to explore these differences, how functional strategies support the overall competitive strategy, and the critical decisions now faced by both competitors. The objective of the case study is to evaluate current industry conditions and to make corrective recommendations to improve Boeing’s strategy. The shortcomings of the company’s functional strategies should also be examined in search of measures to improve organizational performance. * Compare the two competitor's strategies. Based on the industry environment, what conclusions can be drawn? * Since Boeing made its decision to pursue a product strategy based on the point-to-point airline business model, what new market conditions have developed? What impact are they likely to have on the company’s success? * Evaluate the pros and cons of Boeing's outsourcing strategy. Is there adequate support for the company's decision to "offload" parts production? * Consider the status of commercial aviation globally. Do...
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...As Social Workers, it is vital to have a working knowledge of diverse concepts and their utilization in practice. These concepts include strengths based perspectives, systems/ecological perspectives, motivational interviewing, and social justice. The aforementioned are also essential components of advanced generalist practice in urban settings. This paper will explore what is Motivational Interviewing and how it can be used with the client provided. Motivational Interviewing is “a client centered directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence” (Wahab, 2005, p. 46). In many ways, this is very important for our current as well as future clients. The overall intention of MI is to support people to move along a continuum of behavior change by creating a supportive, non-judgmental, directive environment to facilitate the exploration of one’s motivations, readiness and confidence levels for change, as well as ambivalence to change (Walsh, 2005, p. 47). The four basic principles of Motivational Interviewing consist of expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, rolling with the resistance, and supporting self-efficacy. This will allow for the worker to develop and engage the client, making them feel supported not feel judged. Identification of the Client and Their Presenting Issues and Strengths The client identified is John Jones, a 46 year old, Caucasian, middle class man. Mr. Jones has a wife of sixteen years and two...
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...6/30/2014 2 The science of Decision-making 1 6/30/2014 3 Speed ventures Instructions Get into groups Reach a group decision to race or not race Assumptions Speed Ventures gets to keep the oil contract except if the engine blows Goodstone has given $40,000 for the Pocono Race, But your racing teams gets 1 Million if you finish in top 5 Rules You have 30 minutes to reach a decision Person with most gadgets on their watch is timekeeper As a group you must decide whether to race or not race! 4 Four possibilities Finish Top 5 $1,500,000 Finish but NOT in the top 5 $500,000 $500,000 Race and blow engine $0 2 6/30/2014 Sec 62: Speed Ventures Groups Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Group 9 Group 10 Group 11 Group 12 Group 13 Francisco Larrain Echeverria Nicolo Parravicini Cameron Murphy Eric Haddenhorst Paksikorn Tubtimthong Jose Lopez Lecube Jutatit Pumarin Alexander Bourdeau Javier Bernuy Giraudi Fuentes Mo Wang Kangseok Ji Piotr Bielaczyc Anja Zhao Ramakrishna Sayoji Rao Goli Nicolas Izquierdo Chadwick Lauren Zsigray Nicholas McGann Varun Mathur Ty Findley Michal Krowinski Daryl Brown Johann Narvekar Nathan Bell Laura Luedke Adam Tollefson David Nichols Taylor Hougland Jaskaran Bakshi...
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...Chapter 8 PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND BRANDS: BUILDING CUSTOMER VALUE MARKETING STARTER: CHAPTER 8 Nike: Building Deep-Down Brand-Customer Relationships Synopsis Marketing is all about creating brands that connect with customers, and few marketers have done that as well as Nike. During the past several decades, Nike has built the Nike swoosh into one of the world’s best-known brand symbols. During the 1980s, Nike revolutionized sports marketing. It powered its way through the early 1990s, aggressively adding products in a dozen new sports, including baseball, golf, skateboarding, wall climbing, bicycling, and hiking. In the late 1990s, however, Nike stumbled and its sales slipped. Nike needed to rekindle the brand’s meaning to consumers. To turn things around, Nike returned to its roots: new-product innovation and a focus on customer relationships. This time, Nike shifted toward cutting-edge digital and social marketing tools to interact with customers to build brand experiences and community. Nike is now building communities of customers who talk not just with the company about the brand, but with each other as well. Thanks to efforts like Nike+, along with a host of other new digital and social media approaches, Nike has built a new kinship and sense of community with and between the brand and its customers. The company’s outstanding success results from much more than just making and selling good sports gear. It’s based on a deep-down connection between the iconic Nike brand...
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...ebook THE GUILFORD PRESS DBT ® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets Also from Marsha M. Linehan Books for Professionals Cognitive- ehavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder B DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents Alec L. Miller, Jill H. Rathus, and Marsha M. Linehan Mindfulness and Acceptance: Expanding the Cognitive- ehavioral Tradition B Edited by Steven C. Hayes, Victoria M. Follette, and Marsha M. Linehan Videos Crisis Survival Skills, Part One: Distracting and Self- oothing S Crisis Survival Skills, Part Two: Improving the Moment and Pros and Cons From Suffering to Freedom: Practicing Reality Acceptance Getting a New Client Connected to DBT (Complete Series) Opposite Action: Changing Emotions You Want to Change This One Moment: Skills for Everyday Mindfulness Treating Borderline Personality Disorder: The Dialectical Approach Understanding Borderline Personality: The Dialectical Approach For more information and for DBT skills updates from the author, see her websites: www.linehaninstitute.org, http://blogs.uw.edu/brtc, and http://faculty.washington.edu/linehan/ DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets ® Second Edition Marsha M. Linehan THE GUILFORD PRESS New York London © 2015 Marsha M. Linehan Published by The Guilford Press A Division of Guilford Publications, Inc. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 www.guilford.com All rights...
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...KENYATTA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Company Mission, Social Responsibilities and Ethics External Environment Internal Environment Strategic Analysis and Choice Possible? Desired? Long Term Objectives Generic & Grand Strategies Short Term Objectives Functional Tactics Policies Organizational Structure, Leadership and Culture Strategic Control and Innovation IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY TOPIC: STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION WAMBUGU JOHN KAMAU STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES, FUNCTIONAL TACTICS, REWARD SYSTEMS, AND EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT Introduction Strategy implementation is the manner in which an organization should develop, utilize, and amalgamate organizational structure, control systems, and culture to follow strategies that lead to competitive advantage and a better performance. Steps in Implementing the Firms Strategies Managers shift focus from strategy formulation to implementation successfully by doing the following right: * Identify short-term objectives: * Initiate specific functional tactics. * Outsourcing nonessential functions * Communicate policies that empower people in the organization. * Design effective rewards. How are Short-Term objectives used in Strategy Implementation? Short-term objectives are measurable outcomes achievable in one year or less. Short-term objectives provide much more specific...
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