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Abercrombie And Fitch Vs. Fitch
Abercrombie and Fitch is widely known for placing their stores in high traffic shopping channels such as popular malls and plazas. A typical
consumer would most likely find one of the brand's main stores, Abercrombie & Fitch or Hollister Co., located in their local malls. Locating the store
and products are not issues for the average consumer, but it is when they step foot into an establishment, just pass by it, would be where the problems
arise. With the brand's peak in the early 2000's, stores were designed for the trendy target market of the time. Creating a "cool," environment with dim
lighting, extravagant dГ©cor and store fronts, upbeat music, and wall displays that would draw in "worthy," customers. While this may have worked
well for luring consumers before the recession, things have quickly led to a downward spiral after controversies continued to pile against this once
mighty brand. Through the ZMET research method, the consistent negative responses to provocative models on wall displays and advertisement. Many
questioned if Abercrombie & Fitch was trying to promote their merchandise or solely on who and what is acceptable to the brand. What used to
bring crowds into these stores have backfired due to society becoming more socially conscious and sensitive. This led to participants informing us that
they felt only people who looked a certain way are allowed to enter and were intimidated instead of feeling welcomed. The environment of all of the
stores under the brand
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Mike Lupica
Mike Lupica a revered sports journalist, New York Daily News columnist and best–selling author sadly died this morning in his home of natural causes.
He was sixty–four.
It is certainly a sad day for sports journalism in the "big bad city," as Lupica referred to it as on his Espn New York radio show. He will be
remembered for his many years of covering sports and occasionally politics for the New York Daily News. He has been a journalist at the Daily
News since 1977 when at the age of 25 he became the youngest columnist ever at a New York paper. Prior to that Lupica covered the New York
Knicks starting at the age of 23 and in recent times became critical of the Knicks and their President Phil Jackson. Lupica was much more than a
sports columnist he often explored the role sports played in society. He blasted the New York Giants when they mishandled the Josh Brown domestic
violence situation, and reviewed the role of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno during Jerry Sandusky's accusations of sexual abuse. His many
platforms allowed him to lend an important insight in New Yorksports media.
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He attended Boston College and majored in English, because at the time he says they did not offer journalism and he was not thinking of becoming a
newspaperman. In an interview with Piper Castillo of the St. Petersburg Times Lupica said, "I wanted to major in English to read good writing, to
expose myself to as much good writing as possible. I already knew that's what I wanted to do because I have no other skills, and if my writing goes
south, I'm in trouble." He started writing for the Nashua Telegraph his junior or senior year of high school covering Bishop Guertin sports teams. He
went on to be published in Playboy, Sports Illustrated, Espn The Magazine, Esquire and Parade, he also had a short stint with Newsday in New
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What Makes A Good Habit?
How to Form a Good Habit By Keith Cook | Submitted On January 11, 2013 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article
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this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Keith Cook Are you
noticing a trend about your life like being in or bouncing from one unfulfilled job to the next, hanging around or attracting the same "going
nowhere fast" friends and relationships, or having the same amount of money in the bank at the same time each year? We all have habits and
habits are what shape our lives. Some habits are very useful and some habits keep us from ever experiencing the absolute best that life has to offer
because we decide that the hand we 've been dealt is all there is to have. So if you have found yourself in a cycle that is no longer serving you, here
's what you can do to create a good habit. Lets take a look at a story about a young child that grew up in a home with severe financial difficulties.
Each time the subject of money came up, it was accompanied with feelings of fear, worry, and anger The child was told that we can not afford that
or that 's too expensive. Or just because you want it, doesn 't mean you can have it. Or money doesn 't grow on trees. So by experiencing this behavior
or programming over the years,
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Concert Report Essay
CONCERT REPORT #1
I chose to do my first concert report on Pearl Jam. The concert took place at Deer Creek the weekend after class started, so it was perfect timing to do
this assignment. This was the first time I have seen Pearl, and I thought it was worthy of writing a report on.
If one has ever been a fan of Pearl Jam, they of course know that Eddie Vedder is the lead singer, and right beside him with his wicked lead guitar
playing, Stone Gossard. The other guys on the strings are, Mike McCready on guitar, and Jeff Ament onbass. My favorite band player of any band is
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The next song that sticks in my memory was "Betterman", also from Vitology. The reason that this song sticks is that I really don't like this song at
all. The tempo and the words are just not to my liking. The song in general seems in general misplaced on this album. But, like any artist should do,
I could tell right away that this was some how different. Why pay money to hear something that you have already paid for, and can hear any day. But
anyway to get back to the point, this song sticks in my mind so well, because the tempo was given a swift kick. It was more upbeat, and Stone threw
in an incredible five–minute guitar solo. I mean this solo, was just amazing. This was clearly an improvement on their studio recording– edition, and I
would have to honestly have to say this was one of the best songs that I heard all night.
The very next song was probably my favorite Pearl Jam song, "Rear view Mirror", from the their second album, Versus. This album, in my opinion is
their best. It just has their most upbeat songs, but at the same time, it has their most mellow song at the very end, titled "Indifference". Now, I know
that this goes against my feelings for "Betterman", but once you hear "Indifference", you will understand that this song could have been put on any
album, and it would fit right in. This song is just that cool. But, back to "Rear view
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Graduation Speech : The Goals
Goal 1 (Professional):
Obtain an overall GPA of 6.5 by November 2018 to guarantee me a place into Psychology Honours in 2019 at UniSA.
As someone who suffered from depression throughout schooling, I want to help struggling individuals overcome a difficult time in their life. Ever
since I have always aspired to become a psychologist. Therefore, it is extremely important to me that I make it into honours, and make an impact on
someone's life.
Short term goals:
1)Read at least 90% of course content by the end of each semester.
This will ensure that I understand the information presented in lectures and give further explanations on the content. Set readings will also feed me
more detailed information to aid throughout assignments and exams.
2)Maintain high grades by achieving distinctions on average for the duration of the 3 year degree.
Achieving this grade will allow me to successfully achieve a GPA of 6.5 or higher in order to place and be selected for the honours program.
3)Begin assignments within 3 weeks of the due date, for each semester.
I will be able to gain a greater understanding of what the expectations and criteria of the assignment are, and begin to piece together information. This
will give me the opportunity to ask any questions that I may be unsure of, and proof read my work to ensure it is of a good standard.
Goal 2 (Professional):
Obtain a position in a job related to my interest and degree in psychology by November 2019.
Now that I live in Adelaide I
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Benefits Of Owning The Corporation Essay
According to Longenecker, Petty, Palich, and Hoy (2014), "an entrepreneur is a person who relentlessly pursues an opportunity, in either a new or an
existing enterprise, to create value while assuming both the risk and the reward for her or his efforts" (p, 6). In other words, entrepreneurs are risk
takers that are motived by profits, achievements, or success. This motivation helped Chairman Michael German (i.e., German) help grow his family
business from startup to a forty–six employee company. Although German shared how the organization has successfully grown over the years, there are
advantages and disadvantages of owning the corporation; therefore, his recommendations are important for future entrepreneurs.
Founded by German and his son Alex German (i.e., CEO) in May 2004, German & Son, Inc. (G & S) is a New York based, family
–owned, third party
logistics provider. A brief interview with German was conducted on December 16, 2016. As per German, he decided to start the business with his son
because "Alex had the expertise in the industry" while he had the business experience (M. German, personal communication, December 16, 2016).
German obtained most of his business experience in the telecommunications industry. On the other hand, Alex obtained most of his experience and
working relationships in the distribution industry. At the end of 2003, Alex's employer relocated and paid him severance that equaled to his one year's
salary. As a result, Alex made the
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Analysis Of The Poem ' Ceres '
Two whole months; that was how long it had been since Ceres' had seen here daughter Proserpina after she left to go spend some time by the seaside
while her mother worked. Ceres was tanned with gray hair and some wrinkles from working out in the sun, tending to crops. Proserpina had promised
to be home within a month and a half to spend some time with her mother but Ceres had not seen nor heard from her. This causes Ceres worry that her
daughter had not listened to her warnings and wandered into the dangerous forest all alone; so Ceres sets out on a journey to find her. After her
journey to the seaside, Ceres finds the sea nymphs which her daughter had traveled with and ask them, "My daughter, Proserpina, has not returned home
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The sound is loud and wakes the mastiff up causing him to run towards it, away from Ceres. As swiftly as she can, Ceres runs through the gates and
away from where the mastiff stays. She quickly runs past River Lethe and straight to King Pluto's Castle.
When she enters the castle she neither sees nor hears anyone so she decides to sneakily make her way up the jeweled staircase. She reaches the
hallway at the top of the stairs and instantly hears a familiar voice singing in one of the rooms. She runs towards it, her heart beating as fast as it can
from joy. She opens the door to the room and gasp as she sees her Proserpina sitting in the window. Proserpina stops singing and turns to see her
mother; her heart instantly filling with happiness. She runs towards her and hugs her while saying, "Oh mother, I'm so sorry I should have listened to
you!"
"I am just so glad I found you, I don't know what I would've done if I couldn't find you," Ceres chokes out through her sobbing.
Proserpina pulls away and looks her mother in the eyes, "Mother we have to get out of here; King Pluto wants to keep me here forever."
"Okay, let's hurry down the staircase and get out of the castle."
They both run as fast as possible down the staircase and make it into King Pluto's garden when they hear him say, "Where do you think you are going
with my dear Proserpina!"
They look up to see him
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Coach Knight And Bob Knight
Di Nan
ORGB 300
Professor: Ken Mawritz
Week 8 Case Study
8/15/2015
The cases introduce two successful basketball coaches with good reputation and both of them have great career records of winning. One is Mike
Krzyzewski, a 57–year–old man who is coaching the college basketball team of Duke University. Another one is Bob Knight, who was one of college
basketball's most successful and innovative coaches. Bob Knight was a mentor to Krzyzewski throughout Mike's coaching career, which began at Army
and then moved to Duke University in 1981. Even though Coach Knight was the key person who opened Mike's career, the two coaches have totally
different leadership styles. Mike Krzyzewski follows a simply rule which is building trust between him and his players. Members in his team treat each
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Trust is his basic assumption about motivation and leading. He asked players to set standards instead of forcing system on them. He focused on
communication and positive reinforcement. For instance, Mike never use a whistle in the gym, instead, he always communicated up close and
personally, he used eye–to–eye contact to read players' real feeling. According to Coach K, a successful leader should maintain a certain amount of
discretion. When it comes to Coach Knight's leadership style, I want to consider it be a demanding leadership style. Since Knight always demands
his players for following his rules and doing exactly what he says. In his approach, the basic assumption about motivation and leading is discipline. He
stated that the most important thing for winning a game is preparation. Instead of a will to win, every player in his team should have the will to
prepare to
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Kneeling During The National Anthem Should Not Be Allowed
Kneeling During the National Anthem Should Not be Allowed
Although NFL athletes are a huge figure in America today, they still choose to disrespect their country by kneeling during the National Anthem. I
believe kneeling during the National Anthem is unpatriotic, separate's teammates and the community, and is also bad publicity. This has caused people
to protest the NFL by doing things such as burning their season tickets. Kneeling during the anthem has caused a huge controversial issue that is
impacting many. This has not only caught the attention of adults but also children. The NFL is now losing its focus on football and putting more focus
on politics.
First off, kneeling during the National Anthem is unpatriotic. This is the greatest country in the world. It gives everyone who comes here an
opportunity in life, and the right to pursue a life of happiness. It is crazy to think Americas finest football players will still disrespect our Anthem.
This problem has gotten so big that even our president has had strong words concerning the issue. President Trump has taken to twitter multiple times
saying how unpatriotic it is. Also, how it should be illegal and players who are choosing to kneel should leave the NFL. With that being said, there are
still NFL players who stand in support of the Anthem. Some coaches do not allow players to stand alone, likeMike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Instead these players they hide in the locker room during the Anthem. In my opinion,
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Walmart Sustainability Report
Walmart needs to improve this world an even place for individuals. There three fundamental goal–oriented objectives to change Walmart's overall
ecological foot shaped impression: 100% renewable energy supplied, make a zero waste, offer items that maintain the world's assets and environment.
As per Walmart, without development, expanded interest for structures, products and administrations will strain normal assets, increment squander and
lift outflows. These variables contrarily affect our air and water quality, which harms biological communities, jeopardizes our sustenance supply and
builds potential for extreme climate fiascos, dry season and starvation. Walmart is planning to decouple business development from ecological effect.
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Wal–Mart representatives in the US have been requested that take a straightforward, solid stride to advantage their wellbeing, their nearby group, or
the earth. PSP pledges, which can include work or home life or both, have included pledges to drive as far as possible (to spare gas), tidy up refuse,
quit smoking, switch to a reusable jug, or kill the tap when tooth brushing. Since a year ago, Wal–Mart claims, 45 percent of its specialists in the United
States have tackled a Personal Sustainability Project; laborers get no money related impetus, and a large portion of the activities occur nightfall, off the
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The Cult You 're By Kalle Lasn
In the text, "The Cult you're in" Kalle Lasn, discusses a cult–like nature of consumer culture on Americans. Lasn uses the work 'cult' as a metaphor; he
does not mean an actual cult but American consumers seem to be in a cult–like nature. The ideal example of Lasns argument is the text, "The man
behind Abercrombie and Fitch", Benoit Denizet–Lewis, goes in great depth of the life of the CEO, Mike Jeffries, of Abercrombie and Fitch. Denizet
Lewis's piece on Jeffries life displays how accurate Lasns claim is about American consumers in the cult–like atmosphere.
Before an individual is even cognizant of it, they are part of the cult–like nature of consumer culture. In the words of Lasn, when you turn four years
old, and you throw a tantrum in the supermarket with your parents, indicates the first life cycle of being a member of the consumer cult. Lasn states,
"You want them. She keeps pushing her cart. You cry. She doesn't understand (379)". Being part of the consumer cult begins before we can even
realize. When children go to the market with their parents and see items on the bottom rows and want them due to the exposer of advertisement, but the
parents say "no". The children begin to cry, parents do not understand why, but that is a technique that comes naturally to children and parents get the
child that item he/she cried over. The situation ends with the child being victorious. Denizet–Lewis states, "Jeffries obsession with building brands
began when he was five (369)".
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Case Study
Knight and Krzyzewski Case Study – Week 2
Brian Blubaum, RN BSN
Grand Canyon University
Leadership Styles and Development
LDR 600
Dr. Erick Aguilar
July 15, 2014
Knight and Krzyzewski Case Study– Week 2
"Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal (Northouse, 2013)." It's a series of
decisions, actions and beliefs that are intertwined with a number of other things. This paper will examine the unique leadership approaches of two very
prominent basketball coaches who have become legends on and off the basketball court; Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and
Indiana University's Coach Bobby Knight.
Coach Krzyzewski's Leadership Approach
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Concern for production speaks to how a leader accomplishes organizational goals and objectives while concern for people pays attention to the staff
in the company or organization that are chartered to reach goals (Northouse, 2013). The Leadership Grid is established by drawing the horizontal axis
representing the leader's concern for results and the vertical axis representing the leader's concern for people. A score is assigned for each of these
dimensions with a range from 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum) concern. Plotting the respective scores from each axes provides a look at various
leadership styles. There are five styles of leadership identified: Team Management, Middle of the Road Management, Impoverished Management,
Authority–Compliance, and Country–Club Management (Northouse, 2013).
Coach Krzyzewski embodies the Team Management approach to leading. This style focuses particularly strong on both tasks as well as interpersonal
relationships. It includes a level of participation and teamwork that provides satisfaction for team members and their need to be involved and
committed to their work or goal. Coach Knight would be considered to have the Paternalism style using both the Country–Club Management and
Authority–Compliance models interchangeably. This style is the "benevolent dictator" who acts graciously but does so for the purpose of goal
accomplishment (Northouse, 2013).
Conclusion
Both of
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Mike Rowe's The Broken Basic Bargain
Leah LaBelle once stated, ВЁWork hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and
know that you can do anything you put your mind to." Society is often caught in the realm between making a living and being content with the work
someone is completing. Some argue that happiness should come before money, but others feel as though money allows for more opportunities to create
joy. In Mike Rowe: Learning from dirty jobs, Rowe addresses that there are several distasteful jobs that are available to the American people, however,
"The broken basic bargain" discusses the psychological issues that can accompany someone should he/she follow one of these unpleasant careers.
"Risky jobs have existed throughout history. As time goes on... new technologies help reduce risks, but they also create new dangerous jobs." (Garbe,
2014, p. 28). Since the Declaration of Independence was established – and perhaps even before that – the American people have gone about life
knowing that the only way to pave the way for better times was work. However, "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," also gave ... Show more
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Reich discusses that citizens must not only look at what makes his/her dreams come true or what brings him/her happiness, but also what brings them
the bottom dollar. He argues that the basic bargain of the American people with the economy is one in which what pays in gets paid back out. In
other words, the company that employs someone should pay that worker enough to be able to afford the company's products, thus keeping a constant
flow of income for both parties involved. However, as years have gone on, there has been less coming to the people and more going businesses and the
government in general. Reich argues that this has caused a downfall not only in the economy, but in a decline in happiness. By using logos heavily with
statistics, Reich reaches his audience on numerous
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A Critique of the Movie, The Birdcage (La Cage aux...
A Critique of the Movie, The Birdcage (La Cage aux Folles)
A gay couple, living in a gay apartment, with a gay houseboy, above a gay nightclub, in a gay city . . . and they have to straighten it all out for one
evening. In 1996 La Cage aux Folles (a 1978 French play) was remade by MGM into The Birdcage, a daringly flamboyant comedy that is in–tune with
the times and redefines the idea of family values. It combines the talents of Robin Williams (Armand), Nathan Lane (Albert), and Hank Azaria
(Agador) with writer Elaine May and director Mike Nichols. The film is brought to life by the superb uniqueness of each character and what they
bring to the screen and add to the plot. This film sheds a new light on non–traditional but ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
With Albert every little thing that happens is tragic, resulting in a hysterical screech, whine, or theatrical "woe–is–me pout." He keeps himself on the
verge of a nervous breakdown to make sure he's got everyone's attention. Albert is "so maternal he's practically a breast" (Nichols) and has been the
sensitive and devoted mother to Armand's son Val (Dan Futtermann) for twenty years. These attributes cause him to be a truly unique character to both
this film and his previous endeavors. The true beauty of Albert is his fearless presentation of himself. He is who he is and of that he is proud.
Williams is far more sedate in this film than how we're used to seeing him. He's not swooping around the screen as he was in Aladdin, nor is he
prancing around in a dress like in Mrs. Doubtfire. In The Birdcage he plays wonderfully (and flawlessly) alongside Lane as Armand, the masculine
half of the couple and father to Val. He is far more subdued (though he does do an uproarious on–stage dance demonstration involving the moves of
"Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp, Michael Kidd, Madonna, Madonna, Madonna . . .") (Nichols) and down to Earth than Albert. Armand spends most of
the movie chasing after Albert and smoothing his ruffled feathers when his overly sensitive feelings have been hurt. When Val's fiance's (Calista
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Financial Outcomes Paper
Week 2: Financial Outcomes Paper FIN/419 April 6, 2011 Week 2: Financial Outcomes Paper– Wal–Mart Financial Initiative Wal–Mart, a fortune 500
company, has thousands of stores in many countries around the world. Michael T. Duke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal
–Mart Stores,
Inc. expresses one financial priority of Wal–Mart as growth. Growth: We will continue to grow around the world. We have many opportunities to grow
by opening new stores, entering new markets, making acquisitions, integrating online channels, and developing new, innovative formats to allow
people to experience the Walmart brands (Wal–Mart, 2010). Herein, Wal–Mart's growth initiative, three potential financial outcomes, including... Show
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As demonstrated in Portland, Oregon, not every community desires a Wal–Mart. In his CEO's letter to the shareholders, Michael Duke referred to
opportunities in metropolitan markets as a major contributor to growth potential (Wal–Mart, 2010). However, sales growth has declined steadily since
2007. Wal–Mart's 2010 annual report showed a 1% increase in sales growth over the prior year. With the steady decline in sales growth, Wal
–Mart's
initiative to continue growing looks bleak; especially in hard economic times. Proof of the decline is seen in Wal–Mart's 2011 first quarterly statement
which posted a decline in "same–store sales" in the United States of 1.4% (Stock Blog Hub, 2010, para. 3). New growth is the key to the success of
Wal–Mart's growth initiative. Without new markets, and with a steady decline in sales of existing stores, Wal
–Mart's faces an inevitable decline –
leading to a failed growth initiative. Financial Outcome: Increase in Sales Another potential outcome of the company's growth is initiative is that the
sales will increase. For the last five years Wal–Mart has experienced a year over year growth in its net sales. Sales increased 9%, 11%, 8%, 7% and 1%
in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively (Wal–Mart, 2010). The company previously credited lower grocery prices during peak
shopping times like the Fourth of July holiday for the sales increase. Management increased promotions and rollback prices on 16,000 items. In the fall
the
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Canadian Entrepreneur: Mike Lazaridis
Description of Mike Lazaridis
Mike Lazaridis is a famous Greek Canadian entrepreneur, business executive and philanthropist. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey on March 14th,
1961, and came to Canada at the age of 5, and was raised in Windsor, Ontario. As a child, Lazaridis was an overachiever. At the age of 12, he won a
prize for reading every science book in the Windsor Public Library. He was captivated by science and how things worked; he and his friends spent
hours in his basement building things such as rockets and radios. Mike Lazaridis is an Officer of the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario, was named
Nation Builder of the Year in 2002 by the Globe and Mail, made the Time Top 100 List of Most Influential People in 2005. He was the founder and
CEO of Research In Motion (RIM), which is known today as Blackberry.
Blackberry's Beginnings
Mike Lazaridis founded RIM in 1984, while studying electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Waterloo. RIM was an
electronics and computer science consulting business, that later focused on developing technology for the wireless transmission of data, such as email
and text messages.
That year, Lazaridis responded to a request for proposal from General Motors to develop a network computer control display system. GM awarded
RIM with a $600 000 contract. Lazaridis dropped out of Waterloo two months before his graduation to continue building his company.
In 1992, Jim Balsillie joined RIM as co–CEO. With
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Boxing History
Boxing is one of the oldest known sports, from 2,000–year–old depictions on the walls of tombs in Egypt, to stone carvings indicating that Sumerians,
who lived in what is now Iraq, boxed over 5,000 years ago. However, this is not the boxing that we know today, it was once a more exhausting and
brutal sport. In ancient Greece, two men would sit face to face with their fists wrapped in strips of leather. They would hit each other until one of them
fell to the ground unconscious or dead. Roman fighters wore cestuses, leather straps plated with metal, which promoted shortened bouts. The sport was
eventually prohibited due to the inhumane violence. Boxing would not reappear until the late 1600s in England. Then, in the 1700s–modern boxing was
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One of the most famous incidents dealt with Muhammad Ali in 1967. During this time, he was the undefeated heavyweight champion of the
world and highly acclaimed. Ali was arguably in his prime when was called to join the Vietnam draft. He did not believe in the Vietnam War, due
to his beliefs in his newfound Muslim faith, and refused to join the draft. He was stripped of his heavyweight title and on April 28, 1967, he
protested by refusing to step forward when his name was called, resulting in his arrest. The New York State Athletic Commission, the most
influential boxing commission at the time, decided to revoke Ali's boxing license before he was even convicted. For three years, he wasn't allowed
to box, Ali had to speak at various colleges to make enough money to put food on the table and pay his bills. Ali was reinstated in 1970, but three of
his best years as a professional were gone. Ali was close to 30, leaving the world to only wonder what those three years could have produced. The
other infamous boxing incident was the Mike Tyson vs. Evan Holyfield fight in 1997. Both fighters had history with each other and the excitement
behind the fight was high. Holyfield beat Tyson the year before saying that, "Tyson was no longer the baddest man on the planet." However, during the
second round of Tyson–Holyfield, Tyson received a cut from a Holyfield headbutt. The
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Descriptive Essay On Open Mic Night
We roam around the swamped streets of New York, arms numb from attaching hundreds of posters onto different buildings. Initially, we had planned to
tape them only against the windows of random grocery stores and other small businesses. It was my best friend, Fionn, however, who suggested that
sticking them on the lamp–posts in the park, would also be a great idea. I obviously complied, wanting to make sure there isn't a single area left
untouched. Earlier this morning, my friend, Mitch, requested a small favor from me. He said that if it isn't a hassle at all, he'd appreciate it if I
strolled through the city while spreading the posters he created. They advertised the open mic night he's hosting, and the time everyone is expected to
be present at. He would have done it himself, but he was preoccupied with the bar–– making sure it was spotless and ready for tomorrow. Every month,
Mitch hosts an open mic night at the bar. It's the most anticipated event in our small town–– often causing the bar to reach its maximum capacity in
under an hour. Many people, including myself, look forward to attending. It's astonishing to witness how the bar instantly transforms from a place
where people get blackout drunk, to a place where anyone can stumble in and find a safe heaven. On this particular night, locals are given an
opportunity to share their passion with the world. And I've been fortunate enough to see it all–– from the emotional teenager reading their shitty poetry,
to the
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Praise Of Bill Peters, Coach Of The Carolina Hurricanes
In Praise of Bill Peters
Now firmly into his third season as a head coach in the NHL, Bill Peters, coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, has a lot of work in front of him to get this
team into post–season contention. Through his first two years with the organization, Peters is still yet to participate in the playoffs. In fact, it has been
seven years since Carolina last saw the playoffs.
Peters ' current lack of post–season success shouldn 't be an immediate point for concern, as he came into the team during a major recession in terms
of team talent. Most notably offensive stars Alexander Semin and Eric Staal both had major drops in terms of point production during Peters' first two
seasons, both see their way out of Carolina.
It appears though for this season the pieces are beginning to fall into place for Peters' vision of this team. Their level of play over the past few games
has been as high as it has ever been in recent years, as the team as a whole is able to play effectively in all ends.
This quick turnover time shouldn 't come as a shock to anyone given Bill Peters outstanding performances behind the bench for other teams.
Spokane Chiefs
Bill Peters' first major coaching job came in Major Junior as an assistant coach for the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL. The Three Hills native would
serve there as an assistant under then head coach, and current Toronto head coach Mike Babcock from 1996–2000, helping Spokane reach a 100 point
season and playoff final appearance in Babcock
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Goal 1 : Effective Practice Of Communication
Goal 1: Effective Practice of Communication
Description:
My goals for the practicum, first are to develop the ministerial skills that will allow me the opportunity to practice effectively as a healthcare chaplain.
Second my goal is to effectively communicate with my patients and their family members, or significant others. Third my desire is to experience and
develop a professional collegiality which will enable me to undergo a spiritual transformation.
Objective 1: Observation:
January 11, 2017 at 8:30 am, I met with Dr. Montgomery my (preceptor/ Mentor) and the Director Rich, the head of pastoral service to discuss my
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Goal 2: Effective Practice of Pastoral/Spiritual Care
Description: I went on pastoral care rounds with my preceptor in the hospital.
Objective 1: Observation: Dr. Montgomery and I made rounds on the cardiovascular unit, and I was able to observe him interact with several patients
of different faith background. He offered prayer to some, however, one declined prayer, and most requested prayer. Dr. Montgomery allowed me to
pray with him and the patient. He also washed his hands between each patient.
1.Debrief:
We discussed the patient's status and their response to prayer.
Objective 2: Participation: I Observed Dr. Montgomery practicing pastoral care; by being an effective listener, and providing compassion, support, and
assurance to each patient that he interacted with.
1.Resources: Dr. Montgomery and the nursing staff
2.Completion: January 18, 2017.
3.Evaluation plan: Dr. Montgomery asked me questions, and gave me the opportunity to give feedback. He informed that as a health care chaplain
Goal 3: Effective Practice of Leadership (Team Gathering and Building)
Description: On January 25, 2017 the Pastoral Care Department had a team gathering.
Objective 1: Observation:
Director Rich cooked chill and invited all the members of pastoral care. His intent was to show his appreciation to the staff. All the pastoral care staff
attended even the field chaplain.
2. Debrief: The staff
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Ladararius The Pope Research Paper
LaDarius Pope Page 1
Senior Paper
Period 5
A typical athlete story can now be known as a riches to rags story. Though there are positive and there are also negatives effects to this. Star athletes
make so much money that it makes people sick, meanwhile it is also sickening our athletes mentally. The professional sporting world is now turning
into a money–hungry occupation. Along with this hunger for cash comes a solid incentive for productivity. More programs are offered for these
athletes to continue to increase their performance. But how does a large salary actually effect the life of an athlete?There have been athletes that have
used their money for all the wrong reasons .These reasons range from: drugs, enhancement supplements, gambling, guns, and other unnecessary things.
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There are a lot of athletes that have this problem. Unfortunately there are athletes that have this problems that fall deeper than others. Like NBA
all–star legend Allen Iverson his salary was right under 21 million .But overtime he developed spending habit purchasing .Purchasing jewelry, clothes
, and also use different luggage carriers to avoid carrying bags. This partially was the cause of him picking up debts and financial issues. He not the
only one though. One of the most pound for pound boxers Michael Tyson .He is known for buying the most. But due to his spending habits, and Mike's
divorce issues, over time he started to lose a large quantity of money that he had earned from boxing. After the upcoming years he finally declared
bankruptcy, most athletes have spending habits, purchasing unnecessary expensive
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Genetic Engineering and Cryonic Freezing: A Modern...
Genetic Engineering and Cryonic Freezing: A Modern Frankenstein?
In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a new being was artificially created using the parts of others. That topic thus examines the ethics of "playing God" and,
though written in 1818, it is still a relevant issue today. Genetic engineering and cryogenic freezing are two current technologies related to the theme in
the novel of science transcending the limits of what humans can and should do.
Genetic engineering is widely used today. Genetically altered bacteria are used to make human insulin, human growth hormone, and a vaccine for
hepatitis B. Two vaccines against AIDS created with genetic engineering have begun clinical trials here in the United States ("The... Show more content
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Another facet of genetic engineering, gene therapy, has shown promise. This new process aims at removing genetic defects and certain personality traits
(Begley, 61).
Most people do not like the idea of cloning humans. Many also disagree with being able to use genetic engineering to prevent genetic defects or to
choose certain trait for their children. Many fear that children would become objects rather than human beings. President Clinton stated, "Banning
human cloning reflects our humanity. It is the right thing to do. At its worst [this new method] could lead to misguided and malevolent attempts to
select certain traits, even to create certain kinds of children – to make our children objects rather than cherished individuals." Besides, who can say for
sure that this technology will be used in a beneficial way? Someone, somewhere is likely going to do the unethical thing (Kevles 354). Kevin T.
Fitzgerald said cloning is not needed because alternate solutions to these problems already exist, social and psychological problems cannot and should
not simply be solved by genetic solutions, and cloning humans for the purpose of supplying organs would cause a great ethical uproar (Fitzgerald).
Gene therapy also presents many problems. Since it is very expensive, only the wealthy could afford to have children without undesirable traits. This
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Summary Of The Story Of The Three Little Pigs
In England, 1890 there was a tale named "The Story of the Three Little Pigs". In this tale, an old sow sends her three little pigs into the world to
seek their fortune. The pig's meet a man; he supplies them with building materials such as: straws, sticks, and bricks. Each pig uses one of the
materials to build their house with. The first pig builds his house with straws and the second with sticks; only to get devoured by a hungry wolf who
"huffed and puffed" and blew their houses down. However, the third pig who built his house with bricks survived the mischievous wolf. The wolf
thought to himself, "Well! If I can't get to him, then I'll have to find a way to bring him to me". So, the wolf tried to lure the pig out of his home. He
tried three various places the: turnip field, apple tree, and fair. But, the pig outsmarted him by going one hour earlier. The wolf was angry and
decided to climb down the pig's chimney. Subsequently, the wolf was unaware of what the pig had in store for him on the other side; a big pot of
scorching water. The pig celebrated his victory by eating the wolf for dinner. Throughout "The Story of theThree Little Pigs" the third little pig
outwitted his brothers by exemplifying astute qualities that allowed him to further his quest against the wolf. There was a plethora of different events
that showcased the third pig's intelligence. To name a few: building his house with bricks, surviving the apple tree incident, the fair and cooking the wolf
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Secrets and Lies Essay
"Is this Life?" Resolutions, Humour and Family in Mike Leigh's Secrets & Lies In this essay I would like to argue that in Secrets and Lies Mike
Leigh is suggesting that secrets cause tensions in families and destroys relationships between family members. Firstly, I would like to consider that
it is actually true according my own experience because there is been some lies and hidden secrets in my family as well and once they are exposed,
it causes embarrassments to those whom are affected. Secondly, I believe secrets can form a negative and positive impact once they are exposed
because, it can be a turning point where families consider reuniting and leave the past behind which obviously happens in Secrets and Lies. Sometimes
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This reflects to Rosenbaum's quote where he asks himself why "Why, then, have I liked Secrets and Lies so much that I've been able to see it
three times with pleasure, and found it as gripping the third time as the first?" (Rosenbaum) It is how Leigh let his actors create an environment he
looking for, says the author! In my opinion, I believe Rosenbaum is amazed about Leigh's work because, the producer reveals how he simply does
to make his movies become "independent". I assume that most producers scribble down a script and give it to their actors when it's done and here
Leigh does the opposite and the results prove to come out great. In this paragraph, I emphasize on the difference between Secrets and Lies in and
Hollywood movies and what others say about his work. Rosenbaum argues that, "Set Secrets and Lies alongside most recent Hollywood pictures it
looks like a masterpiece, but considered in relation to the best of Leigh––say, Meantime or Grown–ups or High Hopes––or the best of recent
non–Hollywood films, it looks rather thin."(Rosenbaum) As the author puts it, Secrets and Lies don't have enough detailed information to be classified
as one of Leigh's best movies because, he claims that it not one that sticks in one's
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Informative Speech: Dan Houser
Introduction: Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I'm Mark Norfolk, a freshman programming major at GPC. Today I have the honor of
introducing Dan Houser. Dan is a man who has influenced the lives of many through the questionable art form of video games. Having underlying
tones, his stories often address morality. At first his games were simple. However, as he progressed further into storytelling, the games became more
complicated, often weaving tales around complex characters. Because of these games, his company is thriving today. [Thesis statement: Dan and his
brother, Sam, founded Rockstar games in 1998.] Preview: [None. This speech is short; I am unsure if a preview is necessary.] Main Point I: As
co–founder, he has written and designed
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Creative Writing : A Short Story
She slumped against the door.
"I'm sorry, Sherry, but I don't." He remembered seeing a 24–hour Walmart up the highway and drove there.
"Paul, I'm so tired of living like this."
"I hear you. I do."
He pulled into the Wal–mart's massive lot and parked in a far corner. "Stay put until I come back."
"How long will you be?"
"Not long." He climbed out and shut the door quietly.
Ten minutes later he pulled up in a red Honda Civic. He rolled down the window. "Come on."
She walked to the car and climbed in. "This is an upgrade at least."
"Yeah."
"I'm not going to ask how you got this. And actually I don't even care anymore." She ticked the evergreen air freshener hanging from the rearview
mirror. "Anyway, how'd you get it?"
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In the old days your feet were placed in a block that got filled with cement and you were tossed in the river. Today, power drills were the torture
instrument of choice. The suffering, the agony was unthinkable. And if not power drills, you were tied to a post and rats ate you alive. No, Sherry had
no idea the depth of the risk.
She came out of the shower in a towel, shaking her head to one side, her hair dripping water on the carpet. "I got water stuck in my ear."
He swallowed and just watched her.
"What's wrong, Paul?"
He shook his head. "Nothing."
"I always feel so much better after a shower. It reminds me of what it's like to be human."
He bit his lip. "Sherry, we need to talk."
She pulled a brush across her golden hair. She was so pretty. She plopped down on the bed. "Okay. So let's talk."
Yeah, she didn't know the risk. "Sherry."
"Paul."
"Sherry, we've honestly got nowhere to go from here."
"Well, that sounds encouraging." She rolled her eyes. "Are we done talking?"
"Sherry, please listen to me, I'm serious."
"Okay, Paul. I'm listening–we've got nowhere to go."
"What I'm saying is, we've been lucky staying out of the Cardis' clutches so far, but they're going to get us eventually."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because they'll stop at nothing to get revenge. Nobody escapes their reach."
"Maybe we'll be the first."
"Sherry, you don't know what they're like."
"I know what Al was like." She looked at him. "Oh, don't go taking that the
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Brett Favre Research Paper
Brett Favre vs. Aaron Rodgers
Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers are both high level quarterbacks. And Football fans all have a lot of respect for both of them. In my opinion favre
Favre is the better Quarterback out of the two. Both Quarterbacks have set many records and both quarterbacks have won a superbowl. But something
about favre Favre stands out to me that makes me believe that he is better. Nothing against Rodgers he is a fantastic Quarterback to but if I had to
choose one I would choose Favre. Some Topics of what make these quarterbacks great are Athleticism, Stats, understanding the game and if they are fun
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He knows a lot about the sport and is very athletic to. He learned a lot about what he knows from Brett Favre because he was back up behind Favre for
many years. Aaron Rodgers was a backup for Brett Favre on the green bay packers for the start of his career in 2005, all the way up tell 2008 ("Aaron
Rodgers Biography"). That's when the packers and favre parted ways and aaron rodgers stepped up and started. Ever since then Aaron has been their
guy. He lead the Packers to many playoff runs and One Super Bowl win. In 11 NFL seasons, Aaron Rodgers has thrown a total of 226 career
touchdown passes.One of his best touchdown passing season came in 2011 when he threw for a total of 45 TDs.( "How Many Touchdowns Does
Aaron Rodgers Have?") Rodgers is a very smart Quarterback and can make plays happen to. He learned a lot about reading plays and the defense from
Favre. Rodgers Average salary was $22,000,000. Aaron Rodgers is also a top elite Quarterback to me but I wouldn't place him ahead of
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Mike Tyson Ethical Dilemmas
A public error causes for a public apology. In athletics, ethical errors are made and must be apologized for as shown by Mike Tyson. On June 28th
in 1997, Mike Tyson bit two chunks of Evander Holyfield's ears off in a title boxing match in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
(Weinberg). Tyson publicly apologized two days later in a news conference and on October 16th in 2009 in an interview with Oprah Winfrey and
Evander Holyfield (Fonzy Foo, Oprah.com). On the June 30th 1997 news conference, Mike Tyson read off of a paper. Tyson thanked everybody for the
opportunity to apologize and said that the event was the worst in his professional boxing career. Tyson said that he snapped and had never done
anything like this before and would never do it again. Tyson apologized to his family; to the regulators of the fight, the Nevada State Athletic
Commission; to his rape case judge, Patricia Gifford; the place the fight occurred, MGM; the channel that broadcasted the fight, Showtime; his
promoter, Don King; his boxing team; and the city of Las Vegas. Tyson explained that when Evander Holyfield head
–butted him, he thought that he
might lose the fight due to the severity of the cut above his eye, so he snapped. Fistfights in basketball, riots in baseball, and spitting on officials were
some examples Tyson listed of athletes losing it. Tyson explained that these athletes were forgiven and... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Tyson stated that his apology was insincere and would like to sincerely apologize to Evander Holyfield in person (Public Apology Central). Four days
later, Tyson and Winfrey had another interview with Holyfield joining after Holyfield reached out to them both. Tyson said that Holyfield is a beautiful
person, they both come from rough neighborhoods, and that Holyfield is an established and esteemed fighter. Tyson then shook Holyfield's hand and
said that it was good being acquainted with Holyfield
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Perform Reconnaissance and Probing Assignment 1 Essay
Perform Reconnaissance and Probing Using Zenmap GUI (Nmap) Course Name and Number| IA 5010 Foundations of Information Assurance| Student
Name| Vishal Gori| Instructor Name| Prof. Themis Papageorge| Lab Due Date| 19th Sept. 2013| Lab Assessment Questions & Answers 1. Name at
least five applications and tools pre–loaded on the TargetWindows01 server desktop, and identify whether that application starts as a service on the
system or must be run manually. WINDOWS APPLICATION LOADED| STARTS AS SERVICE Y/N| Filezilla| Y| Nessus Server Manager| N|
NetWitness Investigator| N| The Wireshark Network Analyzer| N| Zenmap| N| 2. What was the allocated source IP host address for the
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* 36 scripts were loaded for intense scan operation. * All NSE scripts are currently divided into following main categories: auth, broadcast, brute,
default. discovery, dos, exploit, external, fuzzer, intrusive,malware, safe, version, and vuln * During intense scan default script is executed along with
timing parameter and verbose script. 7. Describe what each of these tests or scripts performs within the Zenmap GUI (Nmap) scan report.
>>During intense scan default script is executed along with timing parameter and verbose script. Default These scripts are the default set and are
run when using the –sC or –A options or specifying explicitly like ––script=default. Following are the few factors considered in deciding whether a
script should be run by default: a. Speed b. Usefulness c. Verbosity d. Reliability e. Intrusiveness f. Privacy Scripts performing following checks are
executed: a. Discovering open ports b. OS detection c. Uptimes d. IP addresses e. MAC addresses f. Device type (general purpose / webcam / WAP
/ media device / broadband router) g. Ssh–host key (DSA & RSA) h. TCP sequence i. IP ID sequence j. Entire network topology, etc. Reference:
http://nmap.org/book/nse–usage.html & Zenmap GUI Application 8. How many total IP hosts (not counting Cisco device interfaces) did Zenmap
GUI (Nmap) find on the network? Host IP| MAC| Nmap O/P for OS|
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My Ambition In Life
Do not take this the wrong way when I say that I do not care what it is you are trying to achieve. Let me explain. I mean I do not care if your goal is to
graduate high–school with a certain GPA, start a clothing line, release your own book, learn an instrument, master a language, or even if it's getting
a certain someone in your life. Only you have the power to make that dream, goal, and ambition come to life. Grant Cardone taught me to commit
first, and figure the rest out later. Just jump in! I can't emphasize how many times I've thought about or talked about doing something and because
that's all I did, I never got anything done. After I committed to this concept, my goals were slowly becoming more and more accomplishable.
January of 2017 I told myself I wanted to write a book and as soon as I set my mind to it and opened the document all I can say is: well ... here you
are, reading it. I have a concept that I later turned into a hashtag that most of my social media followers have seen. #D.L.C. You must DOMINATE
Life COMPLETELY. After finding entrepreneurship and learning that the only limits are the ones I put on myself, the sky was the limit for me.
Taking my life to the next level did not only become a passion of mine but a duty. I will not settle for anything I do not deserve and you should not
either. Life is going to smack you around but if you have the mental will power and the foundation to set you back on course, you will watch your
dreams travel from your imagination and into your life. Your wishes get checked off your list and you begin to rinse and repeat the cycle I told
you about earlier. Set Goals and Hit them. Rinse and Repeat, Rinse and Repeat. Self development is my biggest passion and having a good life for
myself, my parents, my extended family, and my own family in the future is personally one of my big motivations. Success is relative to the
observer. I came up with this statement as I was responding to a friend of mine who messaged me about how he was lost and wanted to learn more
about business and what I was doing because it caught his interest through my social media platforms. Before sending him a list of resources I used to
get into business I basically told him that I
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Foreman, Arkansas: The Town that Might be Holding You Up
Foreman, Arkansas; The Town that Might be Holding You Up Community History and Overall Tendencies in the Population and Economic Life
How Foreman was Settled In Little River County in Arkansas, United States, there is a small town called Foreman. Forman's town website explains
how Native Americans once said that Willow Springs, the original name of Foreman, was named for the springs that ran through the willow trees that
then ran through the lime rock. Then animals would come and drink from the springs resting under the trees. From this they called the land "Rocky
Comfort." It then mentions that by 1850 that Rocky Comfort became a booming community over the next ten years the courthouse, inn, and
blacksmith shop began to spread. And then became the County seat by 1868, it would stay there until 1880 when it was later moved to Richmond
(History, 1). Now, according to the 2010 USA census the population is at 1011 (Teske 1). Some Big Events One of the big event that occurred in
Foreman was when the railroad that was built only a mile north of Rocky Comfort. The town saw the potential of growth from the railroad and
expanded around this new railroad system. This newer community began to grow and with the new Postal Service in America in 1890, the town called
New Rocky Comfort would change its name. They did this because they thought their name was too long for the mail. Therefore, they decided to
change the name to Forman to honor Ben Foreman, who was a prominent
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The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
Throughout the novel The Power and the Glory, the main character, The Whiskey Priest is portrayed as a morally ambiguous character. He lies, he
drinks, and has sexual relationships with a woman. As a result he fathers and meets his daughter, and he learns a sense of obligation. His natural
instinct to protect her becomes evident. Just as he wants to help his daughter, he also helps a child in need who's mother is sick. As a result, the priest
ends up missing his boat, preventing him from escaping from the law who is chasing him. In the novel, The Power and the Glory, author Graham Greene
portrays the protagonist, The Whiskey Priest as both a good man and a bad man.
The Whiskey Priest is full of flaws and is aware he is not always a good man. He has sexual relations with a woman, he lies, and drinks throughout the
entire novel. As an example, the Whiskey Priest is on the run throughout the novel and has many different things on his mind all at one time, yet he
always seems to have time to drink. The character of the Lieutenant chases the priest the entire book, and the priest is constantly looking over his
shoulder wondering if he will be caught. At one point in the story the priest looks around for wine, so he can say mass. He finds it in a bar and
inevitably while he's there he drinks once again as "the beggar winks at the man in drill and makes the motion of drawing a cork and filling a glass."
At the bar the priest gets so drunk, that even though he needs the wine for
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Corporate Transparency And Efficient Resource Allocation
Introduction A successful organization depends on a solid strategic plan that includes how it intends to handle transparency. In his article, (Champy,
2008) emphasizes several principles he discovered while researching organizations for his book, the one that resonates with both my personal and
professional life is to be completely open and transparent. He further goes on to outline the needs of a culture that embraces and values transparency.
Indeed, many experts and professionals agree that corporate transparency and efficient resource allocation are closely related. The transparency, or
essentially the clear picture, as it relates to resource allocation allows organizations to regularly direct their assets in the right directions, making it
easier for them to be allocated in more productive and useful areas of the organization. The rationale for this strategy is fairly simple; having a clear
picture means additional assurance for the investing parties Francis et al., (2009). Using the roadmaps created from the strategic plan, smart leaders
easily figure out the risks involved, and take necessary measures to eliminate or ameliorate them. Similarly, organizational transparency on a whole is
equally important for all the organization's stakeholders, especially potential investors. This allows investors to easily weigh their options by evaluating
any critical information, and also the fact that the doings of the organizations are there to be seen by everyone
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Leading With The Heart Summary
I chose to review "Leading with the Heart Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business and Life" Mike Krzyzewski, Donald T. Phillips,
and Grant Hill (Forward), 2001. The book is written by Duke Basketball coach Krzyzewski, in it he recalls some of his most significant games and
events in his career. He also offers advice to anyone who is trying to do better in life. Coach K, "There are five fundamental qualities that make every
team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride." The book has four sections; Preseason, Regular Season, Postseason, and
All–Season. Each section four chapters. In each chapter he provides readers with an understanding into how he selects, learns about, and builds his
team.
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Internal and External Factors Wal-Mart
Responding to Internal and External Factors; Wal–mart Analysis Abstract; this report examines the ways in which Wal
–mart responds to internal and
external factors such as globalization, new technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics. Wal
–Mart is a successful industry giant, so it stands to reason
that they are proficient at responding to internal and internal factors and thriving . In this essay we explore Wal–Mart's programs and initiatives and
access if we could use their examples to learn from and grow as managers and business owners. There are various internal and external factors that
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The company needs collaboration. Therefore, the company will have to associate with right people or partners to enhance their productivity and growth
in business. Wal–Mart started on a small scale and has made a great impact socially and economically not only in the United States but other nations
as well; increasing products and services for the numerous consumers especially at lower prices. According to Lavallee & Boyer, Wal–Mart is known
to be an initiator and receiver of globalization and has really transformed retail industry in the United States. Technology at Wal–Mart has advanced so
much so that it has not only enhanced the customers experience but has help Wal–Mart to become more energy efficient as well. Besides Wal–Mart
e–commerce website the company has looked to @walmartlabs for new innovative technology to help keep the company relevant in an era with many
different competitors. Wal–Mart was originally a leader using a Retail Link sales–data system that helped Wal–Mart to analyze their customers
shopping carts to capitalize on trends; however, other competitors were able to get hold of the software and now have the same electronic analytical
abilities as Wal–Mart (Neff, 2011). This has in turn decreased Wal–Mart competitive stance. Wal–Mart by using @walmartlabs is testing an application
called Shopycat, which will utilize social–media sites like Facebook that will use member
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Essay on Satire of Mike Tyson's Biting the Ear of Evander...
SATIRE
When we think of boxing, we usually think of the gloves, the mouthpiece, the ring. When we think of past boxers, we can think of boxers like
Muhammad Ali or George Foreman. There are present boxers like "Bite" Tyson and his colleague Evander "Holyears". Boxing has been considered
by many as a brutal sport, a sport for beasts, as many non– boxing fans would say. Mike Tyson has given credit to all this talk by boxing with his
mouth and not with his hands. With Mike Tyson's cannibalism and his boxinglicense being in jeopardy, his next opponent can be an alligator or a
paranГЎ fish. Mike Tyson's style of boxing can well be described as cannibalistic. Many would say that in his previous life he was a cannibal. This
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Others said that his favorite candy bar is Snickers and that he lives up to their catch phrase, "Hungry, why wait?" Video game programmers were
probably in doubt whether they should include such a move in boxing video games. Nobody really knows if Mike
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Tyson is a cannibal or not, but future opponents are sure to keep closer to his hands than his face. Mike Tyson was about to have his boxing license
taken away. "My teeth were the ones at fault," he was heard saying. The judge was going to have to decide if his boxing license was taken away or his
teeth. His lawyers had said that the reason for all this was because of his taste for victory, and that he felt the knockout punch coming, but that his
mouth is always getting him into trouble. The judges could not have placed him in prison because he would bite his way out and escape. He kept his
boxing license and was fined just a few thousand dollars. With such boxing moves, Mike Tyson can possibly face any kind of opponent. His
opponents can be alligators or even paranГЎ fishes. With those sharp teeth of his, such creatures will not stand a chance against him. If his boxing
career ends at some point, he will not need to worry; a zoo or a circus will be glad to hire him. His human opponents will be afraid to step into the ring
with Mike. Those who are brave enough, will surely wear some kind of ear guards or even nose guards. Boxing has always been a sport of
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Activity Analysis : Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Activity analysis
Introduction
As occupational therapy practitioners we are trained to help clients look critically at everyday routines and examine how their affected state of health
impacts their ability to carry out what is important to them. However, occupational therapist goes beyond simply helping the patient recognize the
problem. They prepare the client with skills necessary through various resources to fill the void in their abilities so that they can live their life with the
highest level of satisfaction. This mindset allows occupational therapist to help individuals like Mrs. Ingliss to engage in the necessary and sought after
life activities important for her life satisfaction.
Intervention plan
Long term goal – Mrs. Ingliss will be able to independently follow a 5 step dinner recipe beginning to end for her family, using built up utensils,
compensatory movements, and upper extremities joint protection strategies within 4 weeks to increase functional independence in her family role as a
caretaker. o Short–term goal – client will independently follow a 3–step dinner recipe beginning to by the end of the first therapy session. o Short–term
goal – client will independently demonstrate proper use of stove, appropriate knife use, and use of cooking utensils with adaptive equipment by the
second therapy session. o Short–term goal – client for 10 minutes will participate in wrist and hand exercises to increase strength, ROM, and endurance,
which will improve
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Wal-Mart: a Human Resources Perspective
[pic] Table of Contents Research Proposal Memo Introduction of Company Mission and Vision of the company HR Forecasting and Succession
Planning Diversity initiatives Training and development Compensation and benefits Corrective action and discipline Turnover issues S.W.O.T Analysis
Conclusion/Recommendation To: Professor Steven Cates, GB 520 class, and To Whom It May Concern Date: 3–20–2009 Re: Wal–Mart: Human
Resources Project Proposal For this course project I have chosen a company that I am very familiar with and have first hand knowledge of, Wal–Mart
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It all starts with the "availability" of an associate. This is where an associate to write down what hours they are available and which ones they are not.
Once this information is placed into the scheduling system, the system will automatically schedule that associate days and times to work within that
parameter. By allowing the associate to state this information upfront, they are able to meet the needs of their family, education, or secondary job
needs without confusion down the road. Now this is not to say that the associate will get to work a luxury schedule of their choosing, because there are
other factors that play a role in the Manpower Forecasting. According to www.walmartstores.com, the main goal of their scheduling/forecasting system
is "to ensure that we have the correct number of associates in our stores needed to serve the customers shopping which we believe results in better
customer service hour by hour." In order to accomplish this goal, their new scheduling system which was instituted in January 2006 put in place to
create schedules that meet two requirements "they will better match customer traffic demands, and their schedules will be more consistent week to
week because we can more accurately forecast customer hour by hour, thus giving our associates predictability to help plan their
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Why Mike Tyson Should Be Banned Boxing
Boxing is a sport that is known all around the world and every fight is watched by millions. Now picture watching a normal boxing match and then
one of the fighters bites the others ear off. Well, surprisingly that has actually happened before. On June 28, 1997 Mike Tyson ended up biting
Evander Holyfield's ear off in the middle of their big fight at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Everyone that saw this happen, was obviously stunned at
what had just happened. After a brief pause to evaluate what had just happened, the fight actually continued. Nothing like this has ever happened
before, and especially not in a majorly televised event. The people watching were in disbelief at what had happened. But nobody would know that it
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But the ring was stormed by the crowd and security, Mike even ended up landing some punches on Police Officers that were trying ti keep everything
calm. So whenever people had heard about his, it did not help his case on justifying what he had done. These were just creating more headlines for the
media, and the media was having a field day with this whole situation. It was just hurting Tyson more and more, some thought this was even going to
be the end of his career. But on the other side Evander Holyfield looked like the victim, even though according to Tyson he was the one who started it.
Tyson had repeatedly told media that Holyfield was headbutting him and that is why he retaliated in the way that he
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  • 2. Mike Lupica Mike Lupica a revered sports journalist, New York Daily News columnist and best–selling author sadly died this morning in his home of natural causes. He was sixty–four. It is certainly a sad day for sports journalism in the "big bad city," as Lupica referred to it as on his Espn New York radio show. He will be remembered for his many years of covering sports and occasionally politics for the New York Daily News. He has been a journalist at the Daily News since 1977 when at the age of 25 he became the youngest columnist ever at a New York paper. Prior to that Lupica covered the New York Knicks starting at the age of 23 and in recent times became critical of the Knicks and their President Phil Jackson. Lupica was much more than a sports columnist he often explored the role sports played in society. He blasted the New York Giants when they mishandled the Josh Brown domestic violence situation, and reviewed the role of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno during Jerry Sandusky's accusations of sexual abuse. His many platforms allowed him to lend an important insight in New Yorksports media. In ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He attended Boston College and majored in English, because at the time he says they did not offer journalism and he was not thinking of becoming a newspaperman. In an interview with Piper Castillo of the St. Petersburg Times Lupica said, "I wanted to major in English to read good writing, to expose myself to as much good writing as possible. I already knew that's what I wanted to do because I have no other skills, and if my writing goes south, I'm in trouble." He started writing for the Nashua Telegraph his junior or senior year of high school covering Bishop Guertin sports teams. He went on to be published in Playboy, Sports Illustrated, Espn The Magazine, Esquire and Parade, he also had a short stint with Newsday in New ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 4. Concert Report Essay CONCERT REPORT #1 I chose to do my first concert report on Pearl Jam. The concert took place at Deer Creek the weekend after class started, so it was perfect timing to do this assignment. This was the first time I have seen Pearl, and I thought it was worthy of writing a report on. If one has ever been a fan of Pearl Jam, they of course know that Eddie Vedder is the lead singer, and right beside him with his wicked lead guitar playing, Stone Gossard. The other guys on the strings are, Mike McCready on guitar, and Jeff Ament onbass. My favorite band player of any band is the drummer, and for Pearl Jam, this guy is Matt Cameron. He is the only unoriginal band member when they ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The next song that sticks in my memory was "Betterman", also from Vitology. The reason that this song sticks is that I really don't like this song at all. The tempo and the words are just not to my liking. The song in general seems in general misplaced on this album. But, like any artist should do, I could tell right away that this was some how different. Why pay money to hear something that you have already paid for, and can hear any day. But anyway to get back to the point, this song sticks in my mind so well, because the tempo was given a swift kick. It was more upbeat, and Stone threw in an incredible five–minute guitar solo. I mean this solo, was just amazing. This was clearly an improvement on their studio recording– edition, and I would have to honestly have to say this was one of the best songs that I heard all night. The very next song was probably my favorite Pearl Jam song, "Rear view Mirror", from the their second album, Versus. This album, in my opinion is their best. It just has their most upbeat songs, but at the same time, it has their most mellow song at the very end, titled "Indifference". Now, I know that this goes against my feelings for "Betterman", but once you hear "Indifference", you will understand that this song could have been put on any album, and it would fit right in. This song is just that cool. But, back to "Rear view ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Graduation Speech : The Goals Goal 1 (Professional): Obtain an overall GPA of 6.5 by November 2018 to guarantee me a place into Psychology Honours in 2019 at UniSA. As someone who suffered from depression throughout schooling, I want to help struggling individuals overcome a difficult time in their life. Ever since I have always aspired to become a psychologist. Therefore, it is extremely important to me that I make it into honours, and make an impact on someone's life. Short term goals: 1)Read at least 90% of course content by the end of each semester. This will ensure that I understand the information presented in lectures and give further explanations on the content. Set readings will also feed me more detailed information to aid throughout assignments and exams. 2)Maintain high grades by achieving distinctions on average for the duration of the 3 year degree. Achieving this grade will allow me to successfully achieve a GPA of 6.5 or higher in order to place and be selected for the honours program. 3)Begin assignments within 3 weeks of the due date, for each semester. I will be able to gain a greater understanding of what the expectations and criteria of the assignment are, and begin to piece together information. This will give me the opportunity to ask any questions that I may be unsure of, and proof read my work to ensure it is of a good standard. Goal 2 (Professional): Obtain a position in a job related to my interest and degree in psychology by November 2019. Now that I live in Adelaide I ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Benefits Of Owning The Corporation Essay According to Longenecker, Petty, Palich, and Hoy (2014), "an entrepreneur is a person who relentlessly pursues an opportunity, in either a new or an existing enterprise, to create value while assuming both the risk and the reward for her or his efforts" (p, 6). In other words, entrepreneurs are risk takers that are motived by profits, achievements, or success. This motivation helped Chairman Michael German (i.e., German) help grow his family business from startup to a forty–six employee company. Although German shared how the organization has successfully grown over the years, there are advantages and disadvantages of owning the corporation; therefore, his recommendations are important for future entrepreneurs. Founded by German and his son Alex German (i.e., CEO) in May 2004, German & Son, Inc. (G & S) is a New York based, family –owned, third party logistics provider. A brief interview with German was conducted on December 16, 2016. As per German, he decided to start the business with his son because "Alex had the expertise in the industry" while he had the business experience (M. German, personal communication, December 16, 2016). German obtained most of his business experience in the telecommunications industry. On the other hand, Alex obtained most of his experience and working relationships in the distribution industry. At the end of 2003, Alex's employer relocated and paid him severance that equaled to his one year's salary. As a result, Alex made the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Analysis Of The Poem ' Ceres ' Two whole months; that was how long it had been since Ceres' had seen here daughter Proserpina after she left to go spend some time by the seaside while her mother worked. Ceres was tanned with gray hair and some wrinkles from working out in the sun, tending to crops. Proserpina had promised to be home within a month and a half to spend some time with her mother but Ceres had not seen nor heard from her. This causes Ceres worry that her daughter had not listened to her warnings and wandered into the dangerous forest all alone; so Ceres sets out on a journey to find her. After her journey to the seaside, Ceres finds the sea nymphs which her daughter had traveled with and ask them, "My daughter, Proserpina, has not returned home to me would ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The sound is loud and wakes the mastiff up causing him to run towards it, away from Ceres. As swiftly as she can, Ceres runs through the gates and away from where the mastiff stays. She quickly runs past River Lethe and straight to King Pluto's Castle. When she enters the castle she neither sees nor hears anyone so she decides to sneakily make her way up the jeweled staircase. She reaches the hallway at the top of the stairs and instantly hears a familiar voice singing in one of the rooms. She runs towards it, her heart beating as fast as it can from joy. She opens the door to the room and gasp as she sees her Proserpina sitting in the window. Proserpina stops singing and turns to see her mother; her heart instantly filling with happiness. She runs towards her and hugs her while saying, "Oh mother, I'm so sorry I should have listened to you!" "I am just so glad I found you, I don't know what I would've done if I couldn't find you," Ceres chokes out through her sobbing. Proserpina pulls away and looks her mother in the eyes, "Mother we have to get out of here; King Pluto wants to keep me here forever." "Okay, let's hurry down the staircase and get out of the castle." They both run as fast as possible down the staircase and make it into King Pluto's garden when they hear him say, "Where do you think you are going with my dear Proserpina!" They look up to see him ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Coach Knight And Bob Knight Di Nan ORGB 300 Professor: Ken Mawritz Week 8 Case Study 8/15/2015 The cases introduce two successful basketball coaches with good reputation and both of them have great career records of winning. One is Mike Krzyzewski, a 57–year–old man who is coaching the college basketball team of Duke University. Another one is Bob Knight, who was one of college basketball's most successful and innovative coaches. Bob Knight was a mentor to Krzyzewski throughout Mike's coaching career, which began at Army and then moved to Duke University in 1981. Even though Coach Knight was the key person who opened Mike's career, the two coaches have totally different leadership styles. Mike Krzyzewski follows a simply rule which is building trust between him and his players. Members in his team treat each other like families. Coach K ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Trust is his basic assumption about motivation and leading. He asked players to set standards instead of forcing system on them. He focused on communication and positive reinforcement. For instance, Mike never use a whistle in the gym, instead, he always communicated up close and personally, he used eye–to–eye contact to read players' real feeling. According to Coach K, a successful leader should maintain a certain amount of discretion. When it comes to Coach Knight's leadership style, I want to consider it be a demanding leadership style. Since Knight always demands his players for following his rules and doing exactly what he says. In his approach, the basic assumption about motivation and leading is discipline. He stated that the most important thing for winning a game is preparation. Instead of a will to win, every player in his team should have the will to prepare to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Kneeling During The National Anthem Should Not Be Allowed Kneeling During the National Anthem Should Not be Allowed Although NFL athletes are a huge figure in America today, they still choose to disrespect their country by kneeling during the National Anthem. I believe kneeling during the National Anthem is unpatriotic, separate's teammates and the community, and is also bad publicity. This has caused people to protest the NFL by doing things such as burning their season tickets. Kneeling during the anthem has caused a huge controversial issue that is impacting many. This has not only caught the attention of adults but also children. The NFL is now losing its focus on football and putting more focus on politics. First off, kneeling during the National Anthem is unpatriotic. This is the greatest country in the world. It gives everyone who comes here an opportunity in life, and the right to pursue a life of happiness. It is crazy to think Americas finest football players will still disrespect our Anthem. This problem has gotten so big that even our president has had strong words concerning the issue. President Trump has taken to twitter multiple times saying how unpatriotic it is. Also, how it should be illegal and players who are choosing to kneel should leave the NFL. With that being said, there are still NFL players who stand in support of the Anthem. Some coaches do not allow players to stand alone, likeMike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Instead these players they hide in the locker room during the Anthem. In my opinion, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Walmart Sustainability Report Walmart needs to improve this world an even place for individuals. There three fundamental goal–oriented objectives to change Walmart's overall ecological foot shaped impression: 100% renewable energy supplied, make a zero waste, offer items that maintain the world's assets and environment. As per Walmart, without development, expanded interest for structures, products and administrations will strain normal assets, increment squander and lift outflows. These variables contrarily affect our air and water quality, which harms biological communities, jeopardizes our sustenance supply and builds potential for extreme climate fiascos, dry season and starvation. Walmart is planning to decouple business development from ecological effect. By moving... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Wal–Mart representatives in the US have been requested that take a straightforward, solid stride to advantage their wellbeing, their nearby group, or the earth. PSP pledges, which can include work or home life or both, have included pledges to drive as far as possible (to spare gas), tidy up refuse, quit smoking, switch to a reusable jug, or kill the tap when tooth brushing. Since a year ago, Wal–Mart claims, 45 percent of its specialists in the United States have tackled a Personal Sustainability Project; laborers get no money related impetus, and a large portion of the activities occur nightfall, off the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. The Cult You 're By Kalle Lasn In the text, "The Cult you're in" Kalle Lasn, discusses a cult–like nature of consumer culture on Americans. Lasn uses the work 'cult' as a metaphor; he does not mean an actual cult but American consumers seem to be in a cult–like nature. The ideal example of Lasns argument is the text, "The man behind Abercrombie and Fitch", Benoit Denizet–Lewis, goes in great depth of the life of the CEO, Mike Jeffries, of Abercrombie and Fitch. Denizet Lewis's piece on Jeffries life displays how accurate Lasns claim is about American consumers in the cult–like atmosphere. Before an individual is even cognizant of it, they are part of the cult–like nature of consumer culture. In the words of Lasn, when you turn four years old, and you throw a tantrum in the supermarket with your parents, indicates the first life cycle of being a member of the consumer cult. Lasn states, "You want them. She keeps pushing her cart. You cry. She doesn't understand (379)". Being part of the consumer cult begins before we can even realize. When children go to the market with their parents and see items on the bottom rows and want them due to the exposer of advertisement, but the parents say "no". The children begin to cry, parents do not understand why, but that is a technique that comes naturally to children and parents get the child that item he/she cried over. The situation ends with the child being victorious. Denizet–Lewis states, "Jeffries obsession with building brands began when he was five (369)". ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Case Study Knight and Krzyzewski Case Study – Week 2 Brian Blubaum, RN BSN Grand Canyon University Leadership Styles and Development LDR 600 Dr. Erick Aguilar July 15, 2014 Knight and Krzyzewski Case Study– Week 2 "Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal (Northouse, 2013)." It's a series of decisions, actions and beliefs that are intertwined with a number of other things. This paper will examine the unique leadership approaches of two very prominent basketball coaches who have become legends on and off the basketball court; Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and Indiana University's Coach Bobby Knight. Coach Krzyzewski's Leadership Approach Coach Krzyzewski was ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Concern for production speaks to how a leader accomplishes organizational goals and objectives while concern for people pays attention to the staff in the company or organization that are chartered to reach goals (Northouse, 2013). The Leadership Grid is established by drawing the horizontal axis representing the leader's concern for results and the vertical axis representing the leader's concern for people. A score is assigned for each of these dimensions with a range from 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum) concern. Plotting the respective scores from each axes provides a look at various leadership styles. There are five styles of leadership identified: Team Management, Middle of the Road Management, Impoverished Management, Authority–Compliance, and Country–Club Management (Northouse, 2013). Coach Krzyzewski embodies the Team Management approach to leading. This style focuses particularly strong on both tasks as well as interpersonal relationships. It includes a level of participation and teamwork that provides satisfaction for team members and their need to be involved and committed to their work or goal. Coach Knight would be considered to have the Paternalism style using both the Country–Club Management and Authority–Compliance models interchangeably. This style is the "benevolent dictator" who acts graciously but does so for the purpose of goal accomplishment (Northouse, 2013). Conclusion
  • 13. Both of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Mike Rowe's The Broken Basic Bargain Leah LaBelle once stated, ВЁWork hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to." Society is often caught in the realm between making a living and being content with the work someone is completing. Some argue that happiness should come before money, but others feel as though money allows for more opportunities to create joy. In Mike Rowe: Learning from dirty jobs, Rowe addresses that there are several distasteful jobs that are available to the American people, however, "The broken basic bargain" discusses the psychological issues that can accompany someone should he/she follow one of these unpleasant careers. "Risky jobs have existed throughout history. As time goes on... new technologies help reduce risks, but they also create new dangerous jobs." (Garbe, 2014, p. 28). Since the Declaration of Independence was established – and perhaps even before that – the American people have gone about life knowing that the only way to pave the way for better times was work. However, "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," also gave ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Reich discusses that citizens must not only look at what makes his/her dreams come true or what brings him/her happiness, but also what brings them the bottom dollar. He argues that the basic bargain of the American people with the economy is one in which what pays in gets paid back out. In other words, the company that employs someone should pay that worker enough to be able to afford the company's products, thus keeping a constant flow of income for both parties involved. However, as years have gone on, there has been less coming to the people and more going businesses and the government in general. Reich argues that this has caused a downfall not only in the economy, but in a decline in happiness. By using logos heavily with statistics, Reich reaches his audience on numerous ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. A Critique of the Movie, The Birdcage (La Cage aux... A Critique of the Movie, The Birdcage (La Cage aux Folles) A gay couple, living in a gay apartment, with a gay houseboy, above a gay nightclub, in a gay city . . . and they have to straighten it all out for one evening. In 1996 La Cage aux Folles (a 1978 French play) was remade by MGM into The Birdcage, a daringly flamboyant comedy that is in–tune with the times and redefines the idea of family values. It combines the talents of Robin Williams (Armand), Nathan Lane (Albert), and Hank Azaria (Agador) with writer Elaine May and director Mike Nichols. The film is brought to life by the superb uniqueness of each character and what they bring to the screen and add to the plot. This film sheds a new light on non–traditional but ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... With Albert every little thing that happens is tragic, resulting in a hysterical screech, whine, or theatrical "woe–is–me pout." He keeps himself on the verge of a nervous breakdown to make sure he's got everyone's attention. Albert is "so maternal he's practically a breast" (Nichols) and has been the sensitive and devoted mother to Armand's son Val (Dan Futtermann) for twenty years. These attributes cause him to be a truly unique character to both this film and his previous endeavors. The true beauty of Albert is his fearless presentation of himself. He is who he is and of that he is proud. Williams is far more sedate in this film than how we're used to seeing him. He's not swooping around the screen as he was in Aladdin, nor is he prancing around in a dress like in Mrs. Doubtfire. In The Birdcage he plays wonderfully (and flawlessly) alongside Lane as Armand, the masculine half of the couple and father to Val. He is far more subdued (though he does do an uproarious on–stage dance demonstration involving the moves of "Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp, Michael Kidd, Madonna, Madonna, Madonna . . .") (Nichols) and down to Earth than Albert. Armand spends most of the movie chasing after Albert and smoothing his ruffled feathers when his overly sensitive feelings have been hurt. When Val's fiance's (Calista ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Financial Outcomes Paper Week 2: Financial Outcomes Paper FIN/419 April 6, 2011 Week 2: Financial Outcomes Paper– Wal–Mart Financial Initiative Wal–Mart, a fortune 500 company, has thousands of stores in many countries around the world. Michael T. Duke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal –Mart Stores, Inc. expresses one financial priority of Wal–Mart as growth. Growth: We will continue to grow around the world. We have many opportunities to grow by opening new stores, entering new markets, making acquisitions, integrating online channels, and developing new, innovative formats to allow people to experience the Walmart brands (Wal–Mart, 2010). Herein, Wal–Mart's growth initiative, three potential financial outcomes, including... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... As demonstrated in Portland, Oregon, not every community desires a Wal–Mart. In his CEO's letter to the shareholders, Michael Duke referred to opportunities in metropolitan markets as a major contributor to growth potential (Wal–Mart, 2010). However, sales growth has declined steadily since 2007. Wal–Mart's 2010 annual report showed a 1% increase in sales growth over the prior year. With the steady decline in sales growth, Wal –Mart's initiative to continue growing looks bleak; especially in hard economic times. Proof of the decline is seen in Wal–Mart's 2011 first quarterly statement which posted a decline in "same–store sales" in the United States of 1.4% (Stock Blog Hub, 2010, para. 3). New growth is the key to the success of Wal–Mart's growth initiative. Without new markets, and with a steady decline in sales of existing stores, Wal –Mart's faces an inevitable decline – leading to a failed growth initiative. Financial Outcome: Increase in Sales Another potential outcome of the company's growth is initiative is that the sales will increase. For the last five years Wal–Mart has experienced a year over year growth in its net sales. Sales increased 9%, 11%, 8%, 7% and 1% in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively (Wal–Mart, 2010). The company previously credited lower grocery prices during peak shopping times like the Fourth of July holiday for the sales increase. Management increased promotions and rollback prices on 16,000 items. In the fall the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Canadian Entrepreneur: Mike Lazaridis Description of Mike Lazaridis Mike Lazaridis is a famous Greek Canadian entrepreneur, business executive and philanthropist. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey on March 14th, 1961, and came to Canada at the age of 5, and was raised in Windsor, Ontario. As a child, Lazaridis was an overachiever. At the age of 12, he won a prize for reading every science book in the Windsor Public Library. He was captivated by science and how things worked; he and his friends spent hours in his basement building things such as rockets and radios. Mike Lazaridis is an Officer of the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario, was named Nation Builder of the Year in 2002 by the Globe and Mail, made the Time Top 100 List of Most Influential People in 2005. He was the founder and CEO of Research In Motion (RIM), which is known today as Blackberry. Blackberry's Beginnings Mike Lazaridis founded RIM in 1984, while studying electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Waterloo. RIM was an electronics and computer science consulting business, that later focused on developing technology for the wireless transmission of data, such as email and text messages. That year, Lazaridis responded to a request for proposal from General Motors to develop a network computer control display system. GM awarded RIM with a $600 000 contract. Lazaridis dropped out of Waterloo two months before his graduation to continue building his company. In 1992, Jim Balsillie joined RIM as co–CEO. With ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Boxing History Boxing is one of the oldest known sports, from 2,000–year–old depictions on the walls of tombs in Egypt, to stone carvings indicating that Sumerians, who lived in what is now Iraq, boxed over 5,000 years ago. However, this is not the boxing that we know today, it was once a more exhausting and brutal sport. In ancient Greece, two men would sit face to face with their fists wrapped in strips of leather. They would hit each other until one of them fell to the ground unconscious or dead. Roman fighters wore cestuses, leather straps plated with metal, which promoted shortened bouts. The sport was eventually prohibited due to the inhumane violence. Boxing would not reappear until the late 1600s in England. Then, in the 1700s–modern boxing was introduced, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... One of the most famous incidents dealt with Muhammad Ali in 1967. During this time, he was the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world and highly acclaimed. Ali was arguably in his prime when was called to join the Vietnam draft. He did not believe in the Vietnam War, due to his beliefs in his newfound Muslim faith, and refused to join the draft. He was stripped of his heavyweight title and on April 28, 1967, he protested by refusing to step forward when his name was called, resulting in his arrest. The New York State Athletic Commission, the most influential boxing commission at the time, decided to revoke Ali's boxing license before he was even convicted. For three years, he wasn't allowed to box, Ali had to speak at various colleges to make enough money to put food on the table and pay his bills. Ali was reinstated in 1970, but three of his best years as a professional were gone. Ali was close to 30, leaving the world to only wonder what those three years could have produced. The other infamous boxing incident was the Mike Tyson vs. Evan Holyfield fight in 1997. Both fighters had history with each other and the excitement behind the fight was high. Holyfield beat Tyson the year before saying that, "Tyson was no longer the baddest man on the planet." However, during the second round of Tyson–Holyfield, Tyson received a cut from a Holyfield headbutt. The ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Descriptive Essay On Open Mic Night We roam around the swamped streets of New York, arms numb from attaching hundreds of posters onto different buildings. Initially, we had planned to tape them only against the windows of random grocery stores and other small businesses. It was my best friend, Fionn, however, who suggested that sticking them on the lamp–posts in the park, would also be a great idea. I obviously complied, wanting to make sure there isn't a single area left untouched. Earlier this morning, my friend, Mitch, requested a small favor from me. He said that if it isn't a hassle at all, he'd appreciate it if I strolled through the city while spreading the posters he created. They advertised the open mic night he's hosting, and the time everyone is expected to be present at. He would have done it himself, but he was preoccupied with the bar–– making sure it was spotless and ready for tomorrow. Every month, Mitch hosts an open mic night at the bar. It's the most anticipated event in our small town–– often causing the bar to reach its maximum capacity in under an hour. Many people, including myself, look forward to attending. It's astonishing to witness how the bar instantly transforms from a place where people get blackout drunk, to a place where anyone can stumble in and find a safe heaven. On this particular night, locals are given an opportunity to share their passion with the world. And I've been fortunate enough to see it all–– from the emotional teenager reading their shitty poetry, to the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Praise Of Bill Peters, Coach Of The Carolina Hurricanes In Praise of Bill Peters Now firmly into his third season as a head coach in the NHL, Bill Peters, coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, has a lot of work in front of him to get this team into post–season contention. Through his first two years with the organization, Peters is still yet to participate in the playoffs. In fact, it has been seven years since Carolina last saw the playoffs. Peters ' current lack of post–season success shouldn 't be an immediate point for concern, as he came into the team during a major recession in terms of team talent. Most notably offensive stars Alexander Semin and Eric Staal both had major drops in terms of point production during Peters' first two seasons, both see their way out of Carolina. It appears though for this season the pieces are beginning to fall into place for Peters' vision of this team. Their level of play over the past few games has been as high as it has ever been in recent years, as the team as a whole is able to play effectively in all ends. This quick turnover time shouldn 't come as a shock to anyone given Bill Peters outstanding performances behind the bench for other teams. Spokane Chiefs Bill Peters' first major coaching job came in Major Junior as an assistant coach for the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL. The Three Hills native would serve there as an assistant under then head coach, and current Toronto head coach Mike Babcock from 1996–2000, helping Spokane reach a 100 point season and playoff final appearance in Babcock ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Goal 1 : Effective Practice Of Communication Goal 1: Effective Practice of Communication Description: My goals for the practicum, first are to develop the ministerial skills that will allow me the opportunity to practice effectively as a healthcare chaplain. Second my goal is to effectively communicate with my patients and their family members, or significant others. Third my desire is to experience and develop a professional collegiality which will enable me to undergo a spiritual transformation. Objective 1: Observation: January 11, 2017 at 8:30 am, I met with Dr. Montgomery my (preceptor/ Mentor) and the Director Rich, the head of pastoral service to discuss my participation in the practicum and what my goals were for the practicum. Both Dr. Montgomery and Director Rich ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Goal 2: Effective Practice of Pastoral/Spiritual Care Description: I went on pastoral care rounds with my preceptor in the hospital. Objective 1: Observation: Dr. Montgomery and I made rounds on the cardiovascular unit, and I was able to observe him interact with several patients of different faith background. He offered prayer to some, however, one declined prayer, and most requested prayer. Dr. Montgomery allowed me to pray with him and the patient. He also washed his hands between each patient. 1.Debrief: We discussed the patient's status and their response to prayer. Objective 2: Participation: I Observed Dr. Montgomery practicing pastoral care; by being an effective listener, and providing compassion, support, and assurance to each patient that he interacted with. 1.Resources: Dr. Montgomery and the nursing staff 2.Completion: January 18, 2017. 3.Evaluation plan: Dr. Montgomery asked me questions, and gave me the opportunity to give feedback. He informed that as a health care chaplain
  • 22. Goal 3: Effective Practice of Leadership (Team Gathering and Building) Description: On January 25, 2017 the Pastoral Care Department had a team gathering. Objective 1: Observation: Director Rich cooked chill and invited all the members of pastoral care. His intent was to show his appreciation to the staff. All the pastoral care staff attended even the field chaplain. 2. Debrief: The staff ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Ladararius The Pope Research Paper LaDarius Pope Page 1 Senior Paper Period 5 A typical athlete story can now be known as a riches to rags story. Though there are positive and there are also negatives effects to this. Star athletes make so much money that it makes people sick, meanwhile it is also sickening our athletes mentally. The professional sporting world is now turning into a money–hungry occupation. Along with this hunger for cash comes a solid incentive for productivity. More programs are offered for these athletes to continue to increase their performance. But how does a large salary actually effect the life of an athlete?There have been athletes that have used their money for all the wrong reasons .These reasons range from: drugs, enhancement supplements, gambling, guns, and other unnecessary things. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are a lot of athletes that have this problem. Unfortunately there are athletes that have this problems that fall deeper than others. Like NBA all–star legend Allen Iverson his salary was right under 21 million .But overtime he developed spending habit purchasing .Purchasing jewelry, clothes , and also use different luggage carriers to avoid carrying bags. This partially was the cause of him picking up debts and financial issues. He not the only one though. One of the most pound for pound boxers Michael Tyson .He is known for buying the most. But due to his spending habits, and Mike's divorce issues, over time he started to lose a large quantity of money that he had earned from boxing. After the upcoming years he finally declared bankruptcy, most athletes have spending habits, purchasing unnecessary expensive ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Genetic Engineering and Cryonic Freezing: A Modern... Genetic Engineering and Cryonic Freezing: A Modern Frankenstein? In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a new being was artificially created using the parts of others. That topic thus examines the ethics of "playing God" and, though written in 1818, it is still a relevant issue today. Genetic engineering and cryogenic freezing are two current technologies related to the theme in the novel of science transcending the limits of what humans can and should do. Genetic engineering is widely used today. Genetically altered bacteria are used to make human insulin, human growth hormone, and a vaccine for hepatitis B. Two vaccines against AIDS created with genetic engineering have begun clinical trials here in the United States ("The... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Another facet of genetic engineering, gene therapy, has shown promise. This new process aims at removing genetic defects and certain personality traits (Begley, 61). Most people do not like the idea of cloning humans. Many also disagree with being able to use genetic engineering to prevent genetic defects or to choose certain trait for their children. Many fear that children would become objects rather than human beings. President Clinton stated, "Banning human cloning reflects our humanity. It is the right thing to do. At its worst [this new method] could lead to misguided and malevolent attempts to select certain traits, even to create certain kinds of children – to make our children objects rather than cherished individuals." Besides, who can say for sure that this technology will be used in a beneficial way? Someone, somewhere is likely going to do the unethical thing (Kevles 354). Kevin T. Fitzgerald said cloning is not needed because alternate solutions to these problems already exist, social and psychological problems cannot and should not simply be solved by genetic solutions, and cloning humans for the purpose of supplying organs would cause a great ethical uproar (Fitzgerald). Gene therapy also presents many problems. Since it is very expensive, only the wealthy could afford to have children without undesirable traits. This would further ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Summary Of The Story Of The Three Little Pigs In England, 1890 there was a tale named "The Story of the Three Little Pigs". In this tale, an old sow sends her three little pigs into the world to seek their fortune. The pig's meet a man; he supplies them with building materials such as: straws, sticks, and bricks. Each pig uses one of the materials to build their house with. The first pig builds his house with straws and the second with sticks; only to get devoured by a hungry wolf who "huffed and puffed" and blew their houses down. However, the third pig who built his house with bricks survived the mischievous wolf. The wolf thought to himself, "Well! If I can't get to him, then I'll have to find a way to bring him to me". So, the wolf tried to lure the pig out of his home. He tried three various places the: turnip field, apple tree, and fair. But, the pig outsmarted him by going one hour earlier. The wolf was angry and decided to climb down the pig's chimney. Subsequently, the wolf was unaware of what the pig had in store for him on the other side; a big pot of scorching water. The pig celebrated his victory by eating the wolf for dinner. Throughout "The Story of theThree Little Pigs" the third little pig outwitted his brothers by exemplifying astute qualities that allowed him to further his quest against the wolf. There was a plethora of different events that showcased the third pig's intelligence. To name a few: building his house with bricks, surviving the apple tree incident, the fair and cooking the wolf ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Secrets and Lies Essay "Is this Life?" Resolutions, Humour and Family in Mike Leigh's Secrets & Lies In this essay I would like to argue that in Secrets and Lies Mike Leigh is suggesting that secrets cause tensions in families and destroys relationships between family members. Firstly, I would like to consider that it is actually true according my own experience because there is been some lies and hidden secrets in my family as well and once they are exposed, it causes embarrassments to those whom are affected. Secondly, I believe secrets can form a negative and positive impact once they are exposed because, it can be a turning point where families consider reuniting and leave the past behind which obviously happens in Secrets and Lies. Sometimes it happens... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This reflects to Rosenbaum's quote where he asks himself why "Why, then, have I liked Secrets and Lies so much that I've been able to see it three times with pleasure, and found it as gripping the third time as the first?" (Rosenbaum) It is how Leigh let his actors create an environment he looking for, says the author! In my opinion, I believe Rosenbaum is amazed about Leigh's work because, the producer reveals how he simply does to make his movies become "independent". I assume that most producers scribble down a script and give it to their actors when it's done and here Leigh does the opposite and the results prove to come out great. In this paragraph, I emphasize on the difference between Secrets and Lies in and Hollywood movies and what others say about his work. Rosenbaum argues that, "Set Secrets and Lies alongside most recent Hollywood pictures it looks like a masterpiece, but considered in relation to the best of Leigh––say, Meantime or Grown–ups or High Hopes––or the best of recent non–Hollywood films, it looks rather thin."(Rosenbaum) As the author puts it, Secrets and Lies don't have enough detailed information to be classified as one of Leigh's best movies because, he claims that it not one that sticks in one's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Informative Speech: Dan Houser Introduction: Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I'm Mark Norfolk, a freshman programming major at GPC. Today I have the honor of introducing Dan Houser. Dan is a man who has influenced the lives of many through the questionable art form of video games. Having underlying tones, his stories often address morality. At first his games were simple. However, as he progressed further into storytelling, the games became more complicated, often weaving tales around complex characters. Because of these games, his company is thriving today. [Thesis statement: Dan and his brother, Sam, founded Rockstar games in 1998.] Preview: [None. This speech is short; I am unsure if a preview is necessary.] Main Point I: As co–founder, he has written and designed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Creative Writing : A Short Story She slumped against the door. "I'm sorry, Sherry, but I don't." He remembered seeing a 24–hour Walmart up the highway and drove there. "Paul, I'm so tired of living like this." "I hear you. I do." He pulled into the Wal–mart's massive lot and parked in a far corner. "Stay put until I come back." "How long will you be?" "Not long." He climbed out and shut the door quietly. Ten minutes later he pulled up in a red Honda Civic. He rolled down the window. "Come on." She walked to the car and climbed in. "This is an upgrade at least." "Yeah." "I'm not going to ask how you got this. And actually I don't even care anymore." She ticked the evergreen air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror. "Anyway, how'd you get it?" Okay, he could tell ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In the old days your feet were placed in a block that got filled with cement and you were tossed in the river. Today, power drills were the torture instrument of choice. The suffering, the agony was unthinkable. And if not power drills, you were tied to a post and rats ate you alive. No, Sherry had no idea the depth of the risk. She came out of the shower in a towel, shaking her head to one side, her hair dripping water on the carpet. "I got water stuck in my ear." He swallowed and just watched her. "What's wrong, Paul?" He shook his head. "Nothing." "I always feel so much better after a shower. It reminds me of what it's like to be human." He bit his lip. "Sherry, we need to talk." She pulled a brush across her golden hair. She was so pretty. She plopped down on the bed. "Okay. So let's talk." Yeah, she didn't know the risk. "Sherry." "Paul." "Sherry, we've honestly got nowhere to go from here." "Well, that sounds encouraging." She rolled her eyes. "Are we done talking?"
  • 29. "Sherry, please listen to me, I'm serious." "Okay, Paul. I'm listening–we've got nowhere to go." "What I'm saying is, we've been lucky staying out of the Cardis' clutches so far, but they're going to get us eventually." "Why do you say that?" "Because they'll stop at nothing to get revenge. Nobody escapes their reach." "Maybe we'll be the first." "Sherry, you don't know what they're like." "I know what Al was like." She looked at him. "Oh, don't go taking that the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Brett Favre Research Paper Brett Favre vs. Aaron Rodgers Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers are both high level quarterbacks. And Football fans all have a lot of respect for both of them. In my opinion favre Favre is the better Quarterback out of the two. Both Quarterbacks have set many records and both quarterbacks have won a superbowl. But something about favre Favre stands out to me that makes me believe that he is better. Nothing against Rodgers he is a fantastic Quarterback to but if I had to choose one I would choose Favre. Some Topics of what make these quarterbacks great are Athleticism, Stats, understanding the game and if they are fun to watch. Brett Favre was originally drafted to the Atlanta Falcons, but hardly ever took any snaps for them. But just a bit after ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He knows a lot about the sport and is very athletic to. He learned a lot about what he knows from Brett Favre because he was back up behind Favre for many years. Aaron Rodgers was a backup for Brett Favre on the green bay packers for the start of his career in 2005, all the way up tell 2008 ("Aaron Rodgers Biography"). That's when the packers and favre parted ways and aaron rodgers stepped up and started. Ever since then Aaron has been their guy. He lead the Packers to many playoff runs and One Super Bowl win. In 11 NFL seasons, Aaron Rodgers has thrown a total of 226 career touchdown passes.One of his best touchdown passing season came in 2011 when he threw for a total of 45 TDs.( "How Many Touchdowns Does Aaron Rodgers Have?") Rodgers is a very smart Quarterback and can make plays happen to. He learned a lot about reading plays and the defense from Favre. Rodgers Average salary was $22,000,000. Aaron Rodgers is also a top elite Quarterback to me but I wouldn't place him ahead of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Mike Tyson Ethical Dilemmas A public error causes for a public apology. In athletics, ethical errors are made and must be apologized for as shown by Mike Tyson. On June 28th in 1997, Mike Tyson bit two chunks of Evander Holyfield's ears off in a title boxing match in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (Weinberg). Tyson publicly apologized two days later in a news conference and on October 16th in 2009 in an interview with Oprah Winfrey and Evander Holyfield (Fonzy Foo, Oprah.com). On the June 30th 1997 news conference, Mike Tyson read off of a paper. Tyson thanked everybody for the opportunity to apologize and said that the event was the worst in his professional boxing career. Tyson said that he snapped and had never done anything like this before and would never do it again. Tyson apologized to his family; to the regulators of the fight, the Nevada State Athletic Commission; to his rape case judge, Patricia Gifford; the place the fight occurred, MGM; the channel that broadcasted the fight, Showtime; his promoter, Don King; his boxing team; and the city of Las Vegas. Tyson explained that when Evander Holyfield head –butted him, he thought that he might lose the fight due to the severity of the cut above his eye, so he snapped. Fistfights in basketball, riots in baseball, and spitting on officials were some examples Tyson listed of athletes losing it. Tyson explained that these athletes were forgiven and... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Tyson stated that his apology was insincere and would like to sincerely apologize to Evander Holyfield in person (Public Apology Central). Four days later, Tyson and Winfrey had another interview with Holyfield joining after Holyfield reached out to them both. Tyson said that Holyfield is a beautiful person, they both come from rough neighborhoods, and that Holyfield is an established and esteemed fighter. Tyson then shook Holyfield's hand and said that it was good being acquainted with Holyfield ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Perform Reconnaissance and Probing Assignment 1 Essay Perform Reconnaissance and Probing Using Zenmap GUI (Nmap) Course Name and Number| IA 5010 Foundations of Information Assurance| Student Name| Vishal Gori| Instructor Name| Prof. Themis Papageorge| Lab Due Date| 19th Sept. 2013| Lab Assessment Questions & Answers 1. Name at least five applications and tools pre–loaded on the TargetWindows01 server desktop, and identify whether that application starts as a service on the system or must be run manually. WINDOWS APPLICATION LOADED| STARTS AS SERVICE Y/N| Filezilla| Y| Nessus Server Manager| N| NetWitness Investigator| N| The Wireshark Network Analyzer| N| Zenmap| N| 2. What was the allocated source IP host address for the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... * 36 scripts were loaded for intense scan operation. * All NSE scripts are currently divided into following main categories: auth, broadcast, brute, default. discovery, dos, exploit, external, fuzzer, intrusive,malware, safe, version, and vuln * During intense scan default script is executed along with timing parameter and verbose script. 7. Describe what each of these tests or scripts performs within the Zenmap GUI (Nmap) scan report. >>During intense scan default script is executed along with timing parameter and verbose script. Default These scripts are the default set and are run when using the –sC or –A options or specifying explicitly like ––script=default. Following are the few factors considered in deciding whether a script should be run by default: a. Speed b. Usefulness c. Verbosity d. Reliability e. Intrusiveness f. Privacy Scripts performing following checks are executed: a. Discovering open ports b. OS detection c. Uptimes d. IP addresses e. MAC addresses f. Device type (general purpose / webcam / WAP / media device / broadband router) g. Ssh–host key (DSA & RSA) h. TCP sequence i. IP ID sequence j. Entire network topology, etc. Reference: http://nmap.org/book/nse–usage.html & Zenmap GUI Application 8. How many total IP hosts (not counting Cisco device interfaces) did Zenmap GUI (Nmap) find on the network? Host IP| MAC| Nmap O/P for OS| ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. My Ambition In Life Do not take this the wrong way when I say that I do not care what it is you are trying to achieve. Let me explain. I mean I do not care if your goal is to graduate high–school with a certain GPA, start a clothing line, release your own book, learn an instrument, master a language, or even if it's getting a certain someone in your life. Only you have the power to make that dream, goal, and ambition come to life. Grant Cardone taught me to commit first, and figure the rest out later. Just jump in! I can't emphasize how many times I've thought about or talked about doing something and because that's all I did, I never got anything done. After I committed to this concept, my goals were slowly becoming more and more accomplishable. January of 2017 I told myself I wanted to write a book and as soon as I set my mind to it and opened the document all I can say is: well ... here you are, reading it. I have a concept that I later turned into a hashtag that most of my social media followers have seen. #D.L.C. You must DOMINATE Life COMPLETELY. After finding entrepreneurship and learning that the only limits are the ones I put on myself, the sky was the limit for me. Taking my life to the next level did not only become a passion of mine but a duty. I will not settle for anything I do not deserve and you should not either. Life is going to smack you around but if you have the mental will power and the foundation to set you back on course, you will watch your dreams travel from your imagination and into your life. Your wishes get checked off your list and you begin to rinse and repeat the cycle I told you about earlier. Set Goals and Hit them. Rinse and Repeat, Rinse and Repeat. Self development is my biggest passion and having a good life for myself, my parents, my extended family, and my own family in the future is personally one of my big motivations. Success is relative to the observer. I came up with this statement as I was responding to a friend of mine who messaged me about how he was lost and wanted to learn more about business and what I was doing because it caught his interest through my social media platforms. Before sending him a list of resources I used to get into business I basically told him that I ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Foreman, Arkansas: The Town that Might be Holding You Up Foreman, Arkansas; The Town that Might be Holding You Up Community History and Overall Tendencies in the Population and Economic Life How Foreman was Settled In Little River County in Arkansas, United States, there is a small town called Foreman. Forman's town website explains how Native Americans once said that Willow Springs, the original name of Foreman, was named for the springs that ran through the willow trees that then ran through the lime rock. Then animals would come and drink from the springs resting under the trees. From this they called the land "Rocky Comfort." It then mentions that by 1850 that Rocky Comfort became a booming community over the next ten years the courthouse, inn, and blacksmith shop began to spread. And then became the County seat by 1868, it would stay there until 1880 when it was later moved to Richmond (History, 1). Now, according to the 2010 USA census the population is at 1011 (Teske 1). Some Big Events One of the big event that occurred in Foreman was when the railroad that was built only a mile north of Rocky Comfort. The town saw the potential of growth from the railroad and expanded around this new railroad system. This newer community began to grow and with the new Postal Service in America in 1890, the town called New Rocky Comfort would change its name. They did this because they thought their name was too long for the mail. Therefore, they decided to change the name to Forman to honor Ben Foreman, who was a prominent ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene Throughout the novel The Power and the Glory, the main character, The Whiskey Priest is portrayed as a morally ambiguous character. He lies, he drinks, and has sexual relationships with a woman. As a result he fathers and meets his daughter, and he learns a sense of obligation. His natural instinct to protect her becomes evident. Just as he wants to help his daughter, he also helps a child in need who's mother is sick. As a result, the priest ends up missing his boat, preventing him from escaping from the law who is chasing him. In the novel, The Power and the Glory, author Graham Greene portrays the protagonist, The Whiskey Priest as both a good man and a bad man. The Whiskey Priest is full of flaws and is aware he is not always a good man. He has sexual relations with a woman, he lies, and drinks throughout the entire novel. As an example, the Whiskey Priest is on the run throughout the novel and has many different things on his mind all at one time, yet he always seems to have time to drink. The character of the Lieutenant chases the priest the entire book, and the priest is constantly looking over his shoulder wondering if he will be caught. At one point in the story the priest looks around for wine, so he can say mass. He finds it in a bar and inevitably while he's there he drinks once again as "the beggar winks at the man in drill and makes the motion of drawing a cork and filling a glass." At the bar the priest gets so drunk, that even though he needs the wine for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Corporate Transparency And Efficient Resource Allocation Introduction A successful organization depends on a solid strategic plan that includes how it intends to handle transparency. In his article, (Champy, 2008) emphasizes several principles he discovered while researching organizations for his book, the one that resonates with both my personal and professional life is to be completely open and transparent. He further goes on to outline the needs of a culture that embraces and values transparency. Indeed, many experts and professionals agree that corporate transparency and efficient resource allocation are closely related. The transparency, or essentially the clear picture, as it relates to resource allocation allows organizations to regularly direct their assets in the right directions, making it easier for them to be allocated in more productive and useful areas of the organization. The rationale for this strategy is fairly simple; having a clear picture means additional assurance for the investing parties Francis et al., (2009). Using the roadmaps created from the strategic plan, smart leaders easily figure out the risks involved, and take necessary measures to eliminate or ameliorate them. Similarly, organizational transparency on a whole is equally important for all the organization's stakeholders, especially potential investors. This allows investors to easily weigh their options by evaluating any critical information, and also the fact that the doings of the organizations are there to be seen by everyone ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Leading With The Heart Summary I chose to review "Leading with the Heart Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business and Life" Mike Krzyzewski, Donald T. Phillips, and Grant Hill (Forward), 2001. The book is written by Duke Basketball coach Krzyzewski, in it he recalls some of his most significant games and events in his career. He also offers advice to anyone who is trying to do better in life. Coach K, "There are five fundamental qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride." The book has four sections; Preseason, Regular Season, Postseason, and All–Season. Each section four chapters. In each chapter he provides readers with an understanding into how he selects, learns about, and builds his team. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Internal and External Factors Wal-Mart Responding to Internal and External Factors; Wal–mart Analysis Abstract; this report examines the ways in which Wal –mart responds to internal and external factors such as globalization, new technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics. Wal –Mart is a successful industry giant, so it stands to reason that they are proficient at responding to internal and internal factors and thriving . In this essay we explore Wal–Mart's programs and initiatives and access if we could use their examples to learn from and grow as managers and business owners. There are various internal and external factors that affect the four functions of Management positively or negatively. Organizations need to pay close attention to these factors because it can... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The company needs collaboration. Therefore, the company will have to associate with right people or partners to enhance their productivity and growth in business. Wal–Mart started on a small scale and has made a great impact socially and economically not only in the United States but other nations as well; increasing products and services for the numerous consumers especially at lower prices. According to Lavallee & Boyer, Wal–Mart is known to be an initiator and receiver of globalization and has really transformed retail industry in the United States. Technology at Wal–Mart has advanced so much so that it has not only enhanced the customers experience but has help Wal–Mart to become more energy efficient as well. Besides Wal–Mart e–commerce website the company has looked to @walmartlabs for new innovative technology to help keep the company relevant in an era with many different competitors. Wal–Mart was originally a leader using a Retail Link sales–data system that helped Wal–Mart to analyze their customers shopping carts to capitalize on trends; however, other competitors were able to get hold of the software and now have the same electronic analytical abilities as Wal–Mart (Neff, 2011). This has in turn decreased Wal–Mart competitive stance. Wal–Mart by using @walmartlabs is testing an application called Shopycat, which will utilize social–media sites like Facebook that will use member ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Essay on Satire of Mike Tyson's Biting the Ear of Evander... SATIRE When we think of boxing, we usually think of the gloves, the mouthpiece, the ring. When we think of past boxers, we can think of boxers like Muhammad Ali or George Foreman. There are present boxers like "Bite" Tyson and his colleague Evander "Holyears". Boxing has been considered by many as a brutal sport, a sport for beasts, as many non– boxing fans would say. Mike Tyson has given credit to all this talk by boxing with his mouth and not with his hands. With Mike Tyson's cannibalism and his boxinglicense being in jeopardy, his next opponent can be an alligator or a paranГЎ fish. Mike Tyson's style of boxing can well be described as cannibalistic. Many would say that in his previous life he was a cannibal. This hidden ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Others said that his favorite candy bar is Snickers and that he lives up to their catch phrase, "Hungry, why wait?" Video game programmers were probably in doubt whether they should include such a move in boxing video games. Nobody really knows if Mike 2 Tyson is a cannibal or not, but future opponents are sure to keep closer to his hands than his face. Mike Tyson was about to have his boxing license taken away. "My teeth were the ones at fault," he was heard saying. The judge was going to have to decide if his boxing license was taken away or his teeth. His lawyers had said that the reason for all this was because of his taste for victory, and that he felt the knockout punch coming, but that his mouth is always getting him into trouble. The judges could not have placed him in prison because he would bite his way out and escape. He kept his boxing license and was fined just a few thousand dollars. With such boxing moves, Mike Tyson can possibly face any kind of opponent. His opponents can be alligators or even paranГЎ fishes. With those sharp teeth of his, such creatures will not stand a chance against him. If his boxing career ends at some point, he will not need to worry; a zoo or a circus will be glad to hire him. His human opponents will be afraid to step into the ring with Mike. Those who are brave enough, will surely wear some kind of ear guards or even nose guards. Boxing has always been a sport of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. Activity Analysis : Occupational Therapy Practitioners Activity analysis Introduction As occupational therapy practitioners we are trained to help clients look critically at everyday routines and examine how their affected state of health impacts their ability to carry out what is important to them. However, occupational therapist goes beyond simply helping the patient recognize the problem. They prepare the client with skills necessary through various resources to fill the void in their abilities so that they can live their life with the highest level of satisfaction. This mindset allows occupational therapist to help individuals like Mrs. Ingliss to engage in the necessary and sought after life activities important for her life satisfaction. Intervention plan Long term goal – Mrs. Ingliss will be able to independently follow a 5 step dinner recipe beginning to end for her family, using built up utensils, compensatory movements, and upper extremities joint protection strategies within 4 weeks to increase functional independence in her family role as a caretaker. o Short–term goal – client will independently follow a 3–step dinner recipe beginning to by the end of the first therapy session. o Short–term goal – client will independently demonstrate proper use of stove, appropriate knife use, and use of cooking utensils with adaptive equipment by the second therapy session. o Short–term goal – client for 10 minutes will participate in wrist and hand exercises to increase strength, ROM, and endurance, which will improve ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 41. Wal-Mart: a Human Resources Perspective [pic] Table of Contents Research Proposal Memo Introduction of Company Mission and Vision of the company HR Forecasting and Succession Planning Diversity initiatives Training and development Compensation and benefits Corrective action and discipline Turnover issues S.W.O.T Analysis Conclusion/Recommendation To: Professor Steven Cates, GB 520 class, and To Whom It May Concern Date: 3–20–2009 Re: Wal–Mart: Human Resources Project Proposal For this course project I have chosen a company that I am very familiar with and have first hand knowledge of, Wal–Mart Stores, Inc. My plans for this project are to first gather information concerning Wal–Mart's human resource practices, policies, and... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It all starts with the "availability" of an associate. This is where an associate to write down what hours they are available and which ones they are not. Once this information is placed into the scheduling system, the system will automatically schedule that associate days and times to work within that parameter. By allowing the associate to state this information upfront, they are able to meet the needs of their family, education, or secondary job needs without confusion down the road. Now this is not to say that the associate will get to work a luxury schedule of their choosing, because there are other factors that play a role in the Manpower Forecasting. According to www.walmartstores.com, the main goal of their scheduling/forecasting system is "to ensure that we have the correct number of associates in our stores needed to serve the customers shopping which we believe results in better customer service hour by hour." In order to accomplish this goal, their new scheduling system which was instituted in January 2006 put in place to create schedules that meet two requirements "they will better match customer traffic demands, and their schedules will be more consistent week to week because we can more accurately forecast customer hour by hour, thus giving our associates predictability to help plan their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 42. Why Mike Tyson Should Be Banned Boxing Boxing is a sport that is known all around the world and every fight is watched by millions. Now picture watching a normal boxing match and then one of the fighters bites the others ear off. Well, surprisingly that has actually happened before. On June 28, 1997 Mike Tyson ended up biting Evander Holyfield's ear off in the middle of their big fight at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Everyone that saw this happen, was obviously stunned at what had just happened. After a brief pause to evaluate what had just happened, the fight actually continued. Nothing like this has ever happened before, and especially not in a majorly televised event. The people watching were in disbelief at what had happened. But nobody would know that it would be an event... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... But the ring was stormed by the crowd and security, Mike even ended up landing some punches on Police Officers that were trying ti keep everything calm. So whenever people had heard about his, it did not help his case on justifying what he had done. These were just creating more headlines for the media, and the media was having a field day with this whole situation. It was just hurting Tyson more and more, some thought this was even going to be the end of his career. But on the other side Evander Holyfield looked like the victim, even though according to Tyson he was the one who started it. Tyson had repeatedly told media that Holyfield was headbutting him and that is why he retaliated in the way that he ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...