...Dear Mom: I miss you. It’s the first time that I have been away from you for such a long time, and I do not know how to describe my feelings. I know you want me to become independent and not rely on you and dad as much as I used to. However, I never thought being in a different country and speaking in a different language would be so difficult for me. Ever since I was young, you have taught me how to communicate with others and also told me to not be afraid to talk to people that I do not know. Though I know what you are trying to teach me, and knowing your expectations for me, I still have not made any friends here. Not only do some people think we have different color of skin and just ignore me; in addition, whenever I try to communicate with others they cannot understand what I am trying to say. Mom, can I please go back home? Dear Son: I know how tough it is to be in a different country that you do not know anyone and do not speak the same language as they do, except life will not always go the way that we want it to. Sometimes there are challenges that we have to face, and after we have passed through the obstacle that is in front of us, we will learn a lot. Right now you are about to learn, and it is just the beginning of it. When I first went to the United States I also did not speak English very well, yet it did not bring me down. On the other hand, it gave me motivation to get better. After four years of college and two years of work experience in America, now...
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...people competing, one person from each team taking a leading/senior role and the other being the junior. There will also be a judge and someone timing you. Usually a mooting competition would require you to research the area of law in question and bring a prepared case to the competition. However, for the purpose of the workshops we will be practising the art of mooting using speed moots. This means that we will provide you with an outline of your arguments/submissions, allowing you simply to attend and moot straight away without having to do any preparation. Usually a moot would follow the structure below: Leading Appellant: 20 minute speech Leading Respondent: 20 minute speech Junior Appellant: 12-15 minute speech Junior Respondent: 12-15 minute speech Judge’s comments. However, the nature of speed mooting means we will be shortening the length of speeches to 8 minutes each for leading counsel and 5 minutes each for junior counsel. THE LINGO Submission – your arguments (each counsel usually makes two – one legal and one based on public policy grounds) Ground of appeal – basic legal point you are arguing (you usually have two of these per side) My learned junior/senior – how you refer to your team mate My learned friend – how you refer to you opponent ETIQUETTE Mooting isn’t like debating. You must always be polite and respectful to both the judge and the other participants, much like an actual trial in court. When the judge walks in...
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...Complimentary Sample Summary Made To Stick Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die THE SUMMARY Some stories stick with us forever. Long after we hear them, we could easily re-tell them. A lot of Aesop’s fables are like that: The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg, etc. We are all familiar with the opposite experience—reading an article that we can’t remember five minutes after we have finished, or listening to a lecture that leaves our brain as quickly as it enters. They are the opposite of “sticky.” Why do some ideas succeed while others fail? How do we nurture our ideas so they’ll succeed in the world? Many of us struggle with how to communicate ideas effectively, how to get our ideas to make a difference. This book is about how to do just that. In researching successful, “sticky” stories, six principles emerged. Sticky ideas shared certain traits that made them more likely to succeed. This doesn’t mean that there is a formula that guarantees success, but it does mean it is possible to greatly improve our odds. The six principles are: About the Authors Chip Heath is a professor of organizational behavior in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Dan Heath is a consultant to the Policy Programs at the Aspen Institute. A former researcher at Harvard Business School, he is a co-founder of Thinkwell, an innovative newmedia textbook company. Published by Leaders Book Summaries. 872 New Britton Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188 No part of this...
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...project, titled “DNA NEWSPAPER’S PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION” , in the academic year 2012-2013. Wherever the data\information have been taken from any book or their sources, the same have been mentioned in bibliography & wibliography. The information is submitted is true and original to the best of my knowledge. HARSHADA NARENDRA BHANUSHALI ROLL NO 25 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I hereby express my heartiest thanks to all sources who have contributed to the making of this project. I oblige thanks to all those who have supported, provided their valuable guidance and helped for the accomplishment of this project. I also extent my hearty thanks to my family, friends, our coordinator MR.JAYANT UNDIRWADKAR ,college teachers and all the well wishers. I, would like to thank my Project Guide Prof. Chetan Jiwani, for his involvement in my project work and timely assessment that provided me inspiration and valued guidance throughout my study. I owe the debt to Dr. Vijay Joshi, Principal of K.J.SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF...
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...Before I start my speech, I would like to define curriculum as the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college. Now, I have a proposal, a proposal for three new programmes to be implemented into the secondary school curriculum. Right now, at this very instance, we have a variety of studies which provide students broad exposure and holistic development, but we, believe that it is incomplete without the following additional programs that will further improve students of all kind. Before I officially start on why you should impose such programs to the current curriculum, allow me to do a short summary of what I will be talking about in the following minutes. For my first starting programme, I will introduce to...
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...First edition 2000 Second edition 2001 Third edition 2002 Fourth edition 2007 Published by EnglishforResearch.com The Whole World Company Press, Cambridge, CB7 5EQ, England © Stephen Howe and Kristina Henriksson 2000–2007 Printed by Biddles Limited, King’s Lynn, England The authors hereby assert their moral rights to be identified as the authors of the PhraseBook. You may not remove or alter the authors’ names, publisher’s name, copyright notice, disclaimers or, from the digital version, the End User Licence Agreement. All rights reserved worldwide Copyright is reserved in English and all other languages and countries of the world. PhraseBook for Writing, EnglishforResearch.com, EnglishforStudents.com and EnglishforSchool.com are worldwide trademarks and/or service marks of The Whole World Company Limited. Microsoft and Microsoft Word are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. Do not make illegal, unauthorized copies of the PhraseBook. The PhraseBook and digital version are protected by copyright law and international treaties. The publisher and authors have striven to ensure the accuracy and correctness of the PhraseBook; however, they can accept no responsibility for any loss or inconvenience as a consequence of use, information or advice contained in the PhraseBook. PhraseBook versions ISBN 978-1-903384-02-2 paperback ISBN 978-1-903384-01-5...
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...ACT IV, SCENE 1 Summary The court in Venice is in session. The Duke of Venice expresses sympathy for Antonio, who thanks the Duke for the efforts he has made in dissuading Shylock from claiming his bond. Antonio holds no grudges, for he recognizes that the law must be followed. The Duke thinks that Shylock may have brought events to this stage to torment Antonio and feels that Shylock does not really intend to have his pound of flesh. The Duke asks for Shylock to be brought in. In a final attempt to dissuade Shylock, the Duke tells him that everyone expects mercy to be shown Antonio at the last moment. He also says that Antonio has been tormented enough and should now be released. It is also hoped that Shylock will reduce the amount Antonio owes him, taking pity on his reduced circumstance. Shylock, however, has sworn to collect his due and nothing will dissuade him. He could have three thousand ducats instead of flesh, but he has refused this offer consistently. He maintains that his stubbornness is the result of the loathing that he bears for Antonio. Bassanio and Shylock argue about killing Antonio. Antonio interrupts and says that there is no point in trying to dissuade Shylock. Bassanio offers more and more of Portia's money to the Jew without any result. The Duke again asks Shylock to show mercy, reminding him that sometime he may need some mercy himself. Shylock's reply is that he will not seek pity since he does nothing wrong. He reminds the Christians that they are...
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...employment is a major challenge for private firms. The report shows about 39 per cent of businesses intend to pay bonuses, down from 50 per cent in March 2011, while fewer businesses intend to offer working hours or competitive salaries (both down from 41 per cent to 24 per cent), working-from-home conditions (19 per cent to 13 per cent) and lifestyle-based leave (16 per cent to 6 per cent). PwC partner Michael Browne says firms have cut bonuses and other recruitment strategies in response to more uncertain economic times. By not adequately investing now businesses could face problems retaining staff in the future. This can affect their profitability, and also expectations, objectives and needs. “Businesses are looking to cut costs, so you have this trade-off with staffing strategies” Michael Browne says. Businesses can improve their retention of valued staff by planning to: * Ensure staff remain engaged in their roles * Promote a healthy work/life balance approach * Have regular career conversations with staff These strategies would be relevant to the development of plans to provide information and achieve client goals. If I provide an advice to a client about the information in this article I would consider number of legal and financial requirements that business owner must adhere to. Employer’s legal obligations relate to paying correct wages to staff, reimbursing them for work related expenses and not behaving in a way that could be damaging to their...
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...Edith Cowan University Copyright Warning You may print or download ONE copy of this document for the purpose of your own research or study. The University does not authorize you to copy, communicate or otherwise make available electronically to any other person any copyright material contained on this site. You are reminded of the following: Copyright owners are entitled to take legal action against persons who infringe their copyright. A reproduction of material that is protected by copyright may be a copyright infringement. A court may impose penalties and award damages in relation to offences and infringements relating to copyright material. Higher penalties may apply, and higher damages may be awarded, for offences and infringements involving the conversion of material into digital or electronic form. EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY Use of Theses This copy is the property of the Edith Cowan University. However the literary rights of the author must also be respected. If any passage from this thesis is quoted or closely paraphrased in a paper or written work prepared by the user, the source of the passage must be acknowledged in the work. If the use desires to publish a paper or written work containing passages copied or closely paraphrased from this thesis, which passages would in total constitute an infringing copy for the purposes of the Copyright Act, he or she must first obtain the written permission of the author to do so. USERS...
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...SCENARIO: Gene One COMPANY OVERVIEW In 1996, Gene One entered the biotech industry with groundbreaking gene technology that eradicated disease in tomatoes and potatoes. As a result, farmers no longer needed to use pesticides when growing these plants and consumers were pleased to buy homegrown products untainted by chemicals. The win-win situation helped Gene One grow to a $400 million company in just eight short years. Accordingly, sharply rising stock indices on Wall Street indicate a growing interest in biotechnology. And leadership changes at the Food and Drug Administration are further enhancing investor confidence in the industry. At Gene One, the CEO and his Board believe that in order to keep pace with demand and realize conservative annual growth targets of 40 percent, Gene One is going to have to go public within the next three years. The time seems right, but the company needs IPO capital for new development, advertisement, and marketing if it is to remain successful. Working toward a 36-month maximum deadline, the CEO and his Board have devised a clear strategy with the help of key members in the investment community. It is their hope that implementing it will help Gene One realize its growth targets, establish the company as a strong competitor and show Wall Street that Gene One has the leadership and organizational capabilities to succeed as a public entity. THE PLAYERS Don Ruiz, Chief Executive Officer: At age 37, Don became a young entrepreneur...
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...The Power of a praying parent. Stormie Omartian “Summary by Sugnét van Wyk” - 0834014517 Lamentations.2:19 “Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children.” We can never be “perfect” parents, but we can be praying parents. 1.Lord, make me a praying parent. PRAYER Lord, I submit myself to You. I realize that parenting a child in the way You would have me to is beyond my human abilities. I know I need you to help me. I want to partner with you and partake of Your gifts of wisdom, discernment, revelation and guidance. I also need Your strength and patience, along with a generous portion of your love flowing through me. Teach me how to love the way You love. Where I needed to be healed, delivered, changed, matured, or made whole, I invite You to do that in me. Help me to walk in righteousness and integrity before You. Teach me Your ways, enable me to obey Your commandments and do only what is pleasing in Your sight. May the beauty of Your Spirit be so evident in me that I will be a godly role model. Give me the communication, teaching and nurturing skills that I must have. Make me the parent You want me to be and teach me how to pray and truly intercede for the life of this child. Lord, You said in Your Word,”Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive”(Matthew 21:22). In Jesus’ name I ask that be so evident in me that I will be a godly role model. Give...
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...BOB7024 Organizational Behavior & Design, Stephen P. Robbins & Timothy A. Judge, Organizational Behavior, 14th edition, 2011, Pearson Education Chapter 1 Case Incident 1: “Data Will Set You Free” Ford CEO Alan Mulally is known for starting meetings by saying “Data will set you free” and for trying to change Ford’s culture to one that is based on increased accountability, more information sharing, and hard metrics. “You can’t manage a secret,” he is also fond of saying. Although it’s not clear whether Mulally’s approach will work at Ford, which is known for its self-contained fiefdoms where little information is shared, some companies have found that managing people according to hard metrics has paid off. Consider Freescale Semiconductor, a computer chip manufacturer based in Austin, Texas. Freescale has discovered that in order to have the right people at the right time to do the right job, it needs an extensive and elaborate set of metrics to manage its 24,000 employees in 30 countries. Of particular concern to Freescale is retention. “There’s no greater cost than human capital, especially in the technology industry,” says Jignasha Patel, Freescale’s director of global talent sourcing and inclusion. “When you’ve got a tenured employee that decides to walk out the door, it’s not just one person leaving, it’s that person’s knowledge and network and skills.” To manage talent and prevent turnover, Freescale holds line managers accountable for recruiting, hiring, and...
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...computer leads them through a set of questions about tbeir current medical condition, tbe reason for tbe visit, and so on. Everything is done electronically: The computer pulls the member's record, processes the new information, and then routes the member to tbe appropriate staff person for consultation." He slipped tbe next image over tbe map. It showed Quality Care's own facilities in dull brown. "HealtbCare One will have all its facilities up and running on the Dawn Iacobucci is an associate professor of marketing at the f.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston. Illinois. 20 new system by June. Tbe number two player, MediCenters, is planning to install a similar system by January 1997. I think you should consider it seriously - it's really tbe wave of tbe future." Tbe last overbead. A model of a "new and improved" Quality Care reception area. No more crowded waiting room. Patients talking with nurses in the privacy of small, partitioned cubicles. Other patients checking in, paying bills, even hav- ing tbeir blood...
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...First edition 2000 Second edition 2001 Third edition 2002 Fourth edition 2007 Published by EnglishforResearch.com The Whole World Company Press, Cambridge, CB7 5EQ, England © Stephen Howe and Kristina Henriksson 2000–2007 Printed by Biddles Limited, King’s Lynn, England The authors hereby assert their moral rights to be identified as the authors of the PhraseBook. You may not remove or alter the authors’ names, publisher’s name, copyright notice, disclaimers or, from the digital version, the End User Licence Agreement. All rights reserved worldwide Copyright is reserved in English and all other languages and countries of the world. PhraseBook for Writing, EnglishforResearch.com, EnglishforStudents.com and EnglishforSchool.com are worldwide trademarks and/or service marks of The Whole World Company Limited. Microsoft and Microsoft Word are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. Do not make illegal, unauthorized copies of the PhraseBook. The PhraseBook and digital version are protected by copyright law and international treaties. The publisher and authors have striven to ensure the accuracy and correctness of the PhraseBook; however, they can accept no responsibility for any loss or inconvenience as a consequence of use, information or advice contained in the PhraseBook. PhraseBook versions ISBN 978-1-903384-02-2...
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...Business Writing Business writing is similar to technical writing; the concerns and strategies are the same. You start by collecting information—whether you're writing a letter, an email, a press release, or preparing a presentation, you start by gathering your thoughts and doing research. The research might involve reading relevant research papers, clinical trials, and review articles. You may want to talk with researchers, colleagues, or peruse your notes you made at relevant meetings.... It's a good idea to begin by asking yourself "What am I trying to achieve?" If you can't answer that question. the chances of writing a good piece are slim. If you can identify your global intentions, then you can evaluate your information, arguments, and recommendations against those intentions. Start immediately to identify the main issues, think about how to organize them, make some notes, brainstorm, and so on. By focusing your thoughts, you've started to think about what your readers might want or need to know. ------------------------------------------------- Some Things To Keep In Mind This is the same list of strategies used for technical writing: 1. Understand the type of report/memo/synopsis you are writing—find examples and notice the structure and organization other authors have used 2. Write down your global intentions—a phrase or two that captures the gist of your potential writing 3. Tentatively identify possible sections and subsections—this is a brainstorming...
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