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Essay on A Little Piece of Heaven
A Little Piece of Heaven
Teacher's Comment: This essay, which received an "A," is strong because the vivid and careful
descriptions enliven a commonplace topic: a simple walk in the woods. The writer creates an
effective persona though a flashback to "a corner of captured memories." The writer recreates the
child's persona, questioning and then understanding the motives of the counselor who is leading the
group.
Whenever I am troubled or confused, I always plunder through my mind to a corner of captured
memories in my childhood. Here in this corner, tucked safely away from all of the mundane facts
and figures, is a place I once visited as a small child. This spot has never failed to create a wealth of
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During my descent, I had become so concentrated on not falling that I did not notice my other
surroundings until I was close to our final destination. The steep decline gradually leveled out and I
was finally able to focus on all of the other things ar ound me.
Looking up, I was awestruck by the dense, deep–green foliage and milky–white magnolia blossoms
that canopied the upper regions of the forest. The leaves and blossoms from the magnolia trees were
enmeshed in pastel blues from the sky. The moist soil w as laden with a multitude of fallen magnolia
blossoms that had begun to decompose, forming the sweetest aroma. The entire area was
encompassed with the fragrance; it was as if someone had opened a bottle of the finest perfume and
sprayed its mist into th e air.
As we reached the stream, my campmates scattered out and frolicked gleefully in the ice–cold
water. Seeking to avoid the noise and confusion, I departed from the group and made my own way a
little further upstream. I took off my socks and shoes, roll ed up my jeans, and waded through the
rushing frigid water to a flat boulder that was positioned in the center of the stream. The cool air that
ascended from the mountain water bathed my muggy skin. My senses were awakened and became
alive. Like a spon ge, I sat there and soaked up everything I could.
The gurgling sound of the water flowing thorough the rocks and pebbles almost completely
drowned out the noisy laughter
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Analysis Of Magnolia By Paul Thomas Anderson
Magnolia directed and written by Paul Thomas Anderson is a truly memorable film which digs deep
down to the bone on how harsh life is sometimes. As the film unfolded the ideas of forgiveness,
death, chance, and destiny all interconnects and create the story that is Magnolia. One notable theme
throughout the movie is the relationship with parents. This really hit home with me because
personally, I feel like parents really shape and mold a child with their own actions and personalities.
This could be good for the child, but could lead to a life filled with pain and loneliness. In Magnolia
it becomes aware that there are a downfall of fathers. Earl Partridge, Jimmy Gator, and Rick Spector
all fathers who have placed a burden on their children.
Earl Partridge a man on his deathbed is taking his final breaths, only to be slowly eaten away from
the guilt left of his conscience. The reason being, Earl abandoned his wife, cheated on her and left
his son to take care of her when she had cancer. This act Earl committed could never be forgotten
and his son, Frank is deeply affected by it. Growing up without the proper love and only knowing
the pain he masks his emotional stress by having casual sex with women. By doing this in Frank 's
mind it compensates for the lack of parental love he didn 't have in his childhood. While he could
not control his childhood, Frank changes that and takes control of everything even women. As a
result the seminar "Seduce and Destroy" was born, making
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Analysis Of Paul Thomas Anderson's Film 'Magnolia'
After viewing and an examination of one of Paul Thomas Anderson success film 'Magnolia', I have
analysed that Anderson uses multiple themes involving regret and loneliness in the film which is
connected to auteur theory. What I am going to examine is: How were the themes and the characters
are related? How did Anderson's film techniques affect in the film? And why did Anderson use his
similar style within the film? These questions are to give an understanding that focuses mainly on
auteur theory in the film.
The film takes place in San Fernando Valley where it revolves around eleven characters about their
stories in one particular day. These stories have a little connection with each other as it involves
dealing with their past and having
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What Is The Theme Of Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias is a classic comedy–drama between six fabulous women who go through and a
short part of their life to creating love and happiness to each other while enduring pain and sorrow.
The screenplay and playwright Robert Harling created a beautiful love touching story based on his
sister and nephew to show others how strong and delicate women are and how supportive everyone
was with them. The director of the 1989 movie Steel Magnolias, Herbert Ross took his production
with producer Ray Stark in a magnificent way and add in an actress who fit each role and dedicated
their time to make Harling plays into a non–stop loving friend to the end. The setting of the movie
starts out in a small town in Louisiana in the afternoon on Easter, where ... Show more content on
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Clairee: ... Marshall came to my house, smelling like a can of cat food.
Truvy: What do you think Drew and Belle are feeling right now? (Steel Magnolias 26)
But behind them talking you can see how the breakables and dishes are out to show people and how
small town gossip gets around. In other words, the director took everyday life and make it even real
to the point where the props are not even props but sentimental value to them characters and
probably even the actors. But with all them girls in one famous place they love to be in, the beauty
salon, all of them are supporting each other by filling in what has happen and future events.
In conclusion, this movie is wonderful in how all the actor and actoress with the director and
playwright came together to create a real life event with comedy, gossip, and friendship. I rate this
movie 4.5 stars out of 5 because of how much jump cut is created throughout the movie get you lost
for a moment until you hear or actual see the specific holiday. For example, they create a strong
symbol with the title Steel Magnolias because all the girls are delicate and beauty but also them
being tough and strong with her emotions throughout the movie. I recommend this movie to anyone
who wants to know the true meaning of friends with fun, happy, and sad times because it just feels
like it could happen to
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The Magnolia Story Characters
Sometimes opposites do attract. In the book The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines they
are on a show called "Fixer Upper" where they fix houses up and flip them. Chip and Joanna meet
when Joanna was working at her dad's shop in Waco, Texas. Throughout the book, Chip and Joanna
did have there ups and downs, but they always managed to get through it. Sometimes it's weird the
direction you think your life is going to take you, and the way it ends up going. Joanna moved
around a lot growing up because her dad was in the Armed Forces. Joanna was half Korean because
her mother was Korean. Growing up Joanna knew she was always different from other people, but
no one ever said anything; until she got older. Since she moved around a
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Brief Program Description : Magnolia Family Services
Brief Program Description: Magnolia Family Services, LLC is primarily an outpatient Mental
Health Rehabilitation Program (MHR) for Louisiana Medicaid recipients, and we have been in
operation since January 2007.
Effectiveness Performance Goal: Our goal is to show stabilization or improvement in the level of
need of the clients we serve, thereby proving the effectiveness of our program and employees.
Efficiency Performance Goal: Our goal is to show efficiency by lowering or maintaining the amount
of miles a caseworker drives and expand to under–served areas.
Measurable Objectives (may not have report for each objective each quarter): Objective Baseline#
2012 2013 Results
A Recipients will maintain or improve their LOCUS/CALOCUS scores 98% maintained or
improved 98% maintained or improved
B Will increase total amount of services provided in the community 59,560.7 Hours. 61,424.25 total
hours.
C We will not have wait time that exceeds 30 days 11.6 Days (Median) 11.26Days (Median)
D We will have greater than 90% overall recipient satisfaction. 96% 96% overall satisfaction
E We will have greater than 90% overall stakeholder satisfaction. 92.3% Missing/ Limited Data
F We will serve more individuals per year. 932 served during the year 1183 served during the year
G Increase in–home services overall. 27,518.48 Total Home hours 46,689.88 Total Home Hours
H Decrease the amount of miles driven by a caseworker ___Miles ___Miles
Results and Interpretation (A, B, C & D)
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Theme Of Women In Steel Magnolias
During the play Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling shows a portrait of women from the fictional town
of Chinquapin that portrays the common, familiar, and nostalgic environment of a small town
beauty salon during the 1980s. Encompassing not only the extensive range of female friendship, the
play also covers the safe spaces for women and how men and women relate. Harling covers loss,
love, strength, and family throughout this work that is so unextraordinary yet amazing at the same
time, fully highlighting human strength that often goes unnoticed. By showing how women simply
interact with each other on an everyday basis, the audience is able to fully recognize the strength of
character that permeates all people in small ways. A gripping tale of dedication and unconditional
love, Steel Magnolias remains a poignant work that is still valid today. The play takes place in
Truvy's Beauty Salon, the haven of the women of the town and the house of Truvy Jones. At the
start of the play, Annelle, a young, untrained woman seeking a new job at Truvy's. Although Annelle
is not particularly talented at doing hair, Truvy still gives her the job out of sympathy, thinking that
she can teach her how to do it. Next, Clairee, one of Truvy's regular customers and friends enters.
As Clairee has never met Annelle she tries to learn more about her to no avail. Annelle then leaves
the room, so the women gossip about her, her background, and her character. Then, Shelby, another
regular, enters the salon
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Steel Of Magnolias Analysis
The Movie steel of Magnolias is about six women that come together in this hilarious and
heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish. At the center of the group is
Shelby Eatenton, newly married and joyfully pregnant, despite the fact that her diabetes could make
childbirth life–threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn
Eatenton looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fear of
death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life.
In the movie the signs and symptoms of shelby showcased in the movie was constant dizziness,
sweaty, pale, diaphoretic, and hypoglycemic. She showed these signs and symptoms when she was
at trudy's getting her hair done all of a sudden she was looking very pale and sweaty and being very
irritable refusing her mother trying to give her the orange juice and the candy but then she was able
to be responsive and drink the orange juice bringing her sugar levels back to normal. With the
symptoms of ketoacidosis she was diagnosed that after she received her kidney transplant and was
in the hospital. The treatment of diabetes shelby encountered was she went for dialysis, fistulas, and
gave her a kidney transplant. In the movie the emotional roller coaster that shelby and her mother
M'Lynn was that they both shared a very deep connection as mother and daughter getting along with
majority of everything and anything but as time went on and ... Show more content on
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Lastly how something like a disease like diabetes can happen to anyine but as long as you have the
right people by yourside eveything will be
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Case Study : Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company
Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, located in Kiln, MS, is the first microbrewery in the state and
specializes in manufacturing and distributing beers with distinct southern flavors. The brewing
company, established in 2003, has found success within its home state and within restaurants and
retailers situated in eighteen more states. These locations include the surrounding southern states
and states as far north as New York and Illinois according to its website, Lazymagnolia.com. The
following SWOT analysis will evaluate the internal strengths and weaknesses of the company as
well as the external opportunities and threats experienced within the market and business
environment.
Strengths
As previously stated, one of the greatest strengths of the Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company is the
reach of its success. The company already maintains a presence in several of the southeastern states
and continues to expand its distribution sites. Lazy Magnolia has also found a way to get around the
Mississippi state law that prohibits shipping alcohol to the public. They have done so by
collaborating with Half Time Beverage, an online retailer of craft beer ("Lazy Magnolia", 2015).
The creation of this relationship has allowed Lazy Magnolia to offer its products to consumers in
additional states in spite of constraints brought about by local laws. Another strong suit of Lazy
Magnolia is the company's promise to uphold its southern roots through the ingredients and flavors
it uses. The
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Steel Magnolias Character Analysis
The main focus of the 1989 film Steel Magnolias is a relationship between a mother and her
daughter and how that relationship touches and affects the lives of others. The film features some
stellar acting. Sally Field plays the mother M'Lynn Eatenton and Julia Roberts is her vivacious
daughter, Shelby. The rest of the Eatenton family are Shelby's younger brothers, Tommy and
Jonathan and their father Drum, played by Tom Skerritt. The supporting cast features Shirley
MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux, the cranky neighbor with Olympia Dukakis as Ouiser's lifelong
friend Claree. Dolly Parton plays Truvy, everyone's beautician and Daryl Hannah as Annelle,
Truvy's recently hired employee. Dylan McDermott plays Shelby's fiancé, Jackson Latcherie. The ...
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232). She would have been familiar with the risks of pregnancy with diabetes and the stress it would
put on her kidneys. She would have known that diabetes and kidney disease are both leading causes
of death, and combined they account for about 4.7 percent of all deaths (DeSpelder, 2015, p. 38).
Yet with all knowledge and a doctors warning, Shelby and her husband Jackson decide to have a
baby.
After her son, Jackson Latcherie Junior's first birthday party, M'Lynn and Shelby head to Truvy's to
get their hair done. In this scene the supporting characters find out Shelby's kidneys have failed and
she is on dialysis. Shelby states she can't continue to live in that manner. She and M'Lynn
nonchalantly inform the others that the following day they are going in to the hospital so that
M'Lynn can give Shelby one of her kidneys. This behavior seemed to suit the definition of mutual
pretense. They both knew they could die in surgery but act as if all is well or will soon be well
(DeSpelder, 2015, p. 264). Shelby fit the description of an ideal candidate for organ transplantation,
her condition was not improving with her current course of treatment. Fortunately, she became the
one out of every four patients who receives their organ from a living
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Best Buy Is A Company Essay
Best Buy is a US based multinational company that deals in consumer electronics goods.
Headquarter of this company is in Richfield, Minnesota. This company operates in Canada and
Mexico too. The specialty of the company is it works as a retailer that deals in consumer electronics
goods, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances (City, 2010).
The company was established in 1966 and that time it was Sound of Music and that time it is a
public company and in 1983 it made Best Buy Co. Superstores and its founder was Richard
M.Schulze. The numbers of its outlets are 1.050 in worldwide. The company earnings are $42.568
billion and its operating income is $2.375billion and the amount of its assets are around $14.421
billion and the amount of its total equity is $4.977 billion and around 125,000 people are working in
its stores.
Corporate Business of the firm
Operations of the company
Best Buy sells the electronics goods and various type of merchandize like that are used by common
people like home appliances(like washing machines, refrigerators, and dryers) along with these
items they also sell variety of different goods like software, video games, video cameras, music
items, VHS and VCRs cassettes, car stereos, mobile phones and digital cameras. This company
provides different kind of non–commissioned environment for the sale of their products. Best Buy
deals under the brand Greek Squad and provide the facility of computer repairing, warranty service,
and also
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Steel Magnolias : A Family Assessment Of The Latcherie Family
Assessment of the Latcherie Family
New norms of what is perceived as a family are emerging, according to Kaakinen, each distinct,
with its own set of characteristics defining a healthy family (Kaakinen, Coehlo, Steele, Tabacco, &
Hanson, 2015, pg. 37). Based on current demographic indicators, nursing must adapt to these
evolving changes, to effectively identify real and potential risks affecting both the health and safety
of the family unit.
The purpose of this paper is to present a family assessment of the Latcherie family, Jackson, Shelby,
and Jack Jr., as depicted in the movie Steel Magnolias (Stark & Ross, 1989). The movie was viewed
on September 5, 2017, to obtain an initial assessment of the Latcheries. A subsequent viewing was
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Prior to the birth of their son, Shelby and Jackson acknowledge experiencing marital difficulties
related to Shelby's health, her wish to have children, and the impact childbirth could have on her
current health. The Latcheries acknowledge there were disagreements from time to time, but state
they were able to discuss these issues among themselves to resolve them. Their marriage is further
strengthened by their strong faith and close ties to their church and community. The family does not
acknowledge any financial issues, and state their income is more than sufficient to cover their
current and future needs (S. Latcherie, & J. Latcherie, personal communication, September 5, 2017).
Jackson and Shelby support a democratic leadership within the family, despite Jackson identifying
as the head of the household. The role of caregiver falls greater on Shelby than on Jackson, due to
the long hours he spends at work. Since her kidney transplant, Shelby has returned to work and still
maintains her role as primary caregiver, wife, and the manager of her health (S. Latcherie, & J.
Latcherie, personal communication, September 5, 2017).
Environmental Data Environmental conditions can directly impact one's health and safety. Davis
explains, that primary prevention through assessments of the home and community are
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Steel Magnolias
The plan of the "Steel Magnolias" is an autobiography or a bond narrative. While a lot of the action
occurs offstage, the on stage (Salon) is the culmination of the emotions generated by the action that
takes place off stage. Shelby numerous challenges such her aspiration to become a pregnant besides
her illness, breakdown of her health due to diabetes, and her conflicts with her mother takes place
offstage. Annelle's troubles with her husband, who is a villain, and pregnancy and remarriage follow
the offstage action. Emotive complexity drives the film (Grandin, 2013).
The title of the plays lives faithful to its words because for the Southern women, beneath the
Magnolia flower were hearts of strength. The entire female cast comprised of six ... Show more
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They evaluate and contemplate suicide as a way to run from their problems. The three actresses,
Virginia, Clarissa, and Laura, are very perceptive and sensitive to their world. Each experience
triggers a response that prompts them to evaluate the value of living and each time they consider
suicide as a way out of the oppressive obstacles that they encounter. For instance, Virginia is in a
dilemma on whether to allow Clarissa, the character from her book to commit suicide. Eventually,
Virginia commits suicide following her deliberations for the fate of Clarissa. This reflects how
obstacles push Virginia to end her life as she is unable to overcome her personal struggle in life
(Cunnigham,
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Magnolia Preserve Case Study
Great Reasons to Build at Magnolia Preserve What do you get when you build with ICI Homes at
Julington Creek Plantation? A new custom, energy–smart Florida home AND one of northeast
Florida's most desirable neighborhoods. Julington Creek is tucked into northwest St. Johns County,
southwest of metropolitan Jacksonville. If you're ready for a new home in this part of the Sunshine
State, we'll explain why you should build it with us. What You Get at Magnolia Preserve Magnolia
Preserve is a gated community in the north–central part of Julington Creek. It features luxury homes
that range from single–family–size to estate enclaves. Julington Creek is a master–planned
community that incorporates 4,200 acres, 46 separate neighborhoods (some are gated),
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EQ Factor means our stringent devotion to energy–wise construction. Our homes are HERS Resnet–
certified, are built with a tighter building envelope, a 15–Seer HVAC system, Energy Star
appliances and more. You'll get significant savings on utility bills and a healthier home. Customize
Your Magnolia Preserve Home ICI Homes is Florida's Custom Home Builder. We've done so for
more than three decades and know how to deliver a dream home with little added costs. This means
no hemming or hawing at your request to re–arrange a floor plan. You also can put one of our bosses
to work! Magnolia Preserve customers have the opportunity to meet Don Wilford, ICI Homes' North
Florida Division President. Don will field your new–home preferences, then recommend customized
solutions. He'll even draw those changes and give you the pricing right there in your meeting! We're
building now in Magnolia Preserve and will throughout 2017. You can plan your custom home from
scratch (with Don's help), or buy one in progress and customize as you go. Begin your journey
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Magnolia Regional Medical Center Case Study
Community Magnolia Regional Medical Center is based upon a mezzo level. The hospital target
social problems of the patients, and finance. Within the community, emergency clients in the
hospital serves the biggest social problem. Medical Assistance Program provides financial
assistance to those in need. When people are admitted to the emergency room the hospital provides
assistance without insurance to low–income families or anyone in need. Providing health care
without insurance places a burden on the hospital because if the person becomes admitted from the
emergency room to inpatient they cannot receive funds from insurance companies. The hospital
pays for treatment, surgery, or whatever the person may need. For example, if a person enters ...
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It is a survey administrated to patients' perspective of hospital care. The survey ask questions about
Communication with Nurse, Doctor, Responsiveness of Hospital Staff, Pain Management,
Communication about Medicines, Care Transition, Discharge Information, Cleanliness of Hospital
and Quietness of Hospital. Their overall average score of 2015 was 89.8% in the state average. The
hospital overall score for United State Average equal to 91.2%. Hospital Compare is another source
of evaluations. MRCM measurement of satisfactory is done internally. They focus on the
perspective of their patients
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Interpersonal Communications During The Movie Steel Magnolias
Interpersonal Communication is a very important ingredient in making strong, healthy relationships.
Communicating is how we get a better understanding of one another's perception of things, as well
as how we help someone to better understand ours. We need to express our feelings in relationships
and know that they are reciprocated. Not communicating leads to problems and misunderstandings.
People need to learn to understand what the other person is trying to communicate. Interpersonal
communication is the process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meaning
through verbal and non–verbal messages: it is face–to–face communication. It is about what is said,
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Perception is the process of seeing the world through your own eyes by utilizing your own personal
experiences to guide your judgement of what other people are. (Steven A. Beebe, 2011, 2008,2005)
In this movie, these concepts are incorporated, whether it be between mother and daughter,
employer and employee, or a completely opposite set of best friends. These six women provide
acceptance and support to one another throughout their experiences and tragedies. Despite their
differences in age, values and beliefs, they form a close family with unbreakable bonds. Regardless
of the circumstances, life goes on, as long as we have a family and friends, and a strong
communication system, we can push through anything. Steel Magnolias" is a movie about
relationships between six women that form an unbreakable bond. The movie takes place in
Louisiana in the 1980s. (Ross, 1989) The majority of the movie takes place at the beauty salon
owned by Truvy. Truvy has a happy–go–lucky personality and is always very enthusiastic. She
always sees the good in every situation. She has a husband that spends most of the time on the
couch and a son who has grown up to be a rebel. Truvy loves making everybody feel good about
themselves. She also loves to gossip, and hear the latest town news. Truvy hires Annelle, a shy
young woman who has ran into tough times, and is all alone in a strange new town. Annelle is
struggling to make ends meet because her husband stole everything she owned
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Steel Magnolias Movie Analysis
Steel Magnolias is a great movie of love, laughter, and tears. It features six strong–willed woman
who "are the Steel Magnolias of the tittle..." as Roger Ebert says. The women dealt with many set
backs in life, but no matter what they kept their southern grace and charm in tact at all times. In the
film one of the main set backs is Shelby, one of the "Steel Magnolias" (Julia Roberts), fighting with
diabetes. Shelby's diabetes is so bad she's not supposed to have children due to the strains it would
put on her body. Although there is a risk and against her mother's will Shelby is determined to go
though with the pregnancy. In the movie Shelby must choose between having a baby, which is one
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In October, the day of trick or treating Shelby had a relapse with her kidneys and went in to a coma.
Everyone stayed strong and prayed for her to pull through until the realization finally hit that she
wouldn't be coming out of it and that was left to do was pull the plug. Even though Shelby's
decisions to go through with having baby Jack Jr gave her "thirty minutes of wonderful than a
lifetime of nothing special" it affected everyone deeply. In the graveyard M'Lynn say's "It's not
supposed to happen this way! I'm supposed to go first. I've always been ready to go first". I believe
that scene shows how Shelby's decision affects her mother.
In conclusion the movie Steel Magnolias is a great movie of love, laughter, and tears shared
between the 6 "Steel Magnolias". Shelby a young woman fighting the battle of diabetes deals with
the heartache of wanting children although she's not supposed to have any. Mean while her mother
M'Lynn has to deal with the fact her daughter is determined to find happiness in having a child
while slowly taking her own life. This movie shows no matter anyone else's opinions or the risk of
the consequences, everyone should be entitled too their own choice specially when concerning their
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Manhood In The Film, Magnolia
"No man has ever risen to the real stature of spiritual manhood until he has found that it is finer to
serve somebody else than it is to serve himself" –Woodrow Wilson. What truly classifies a man as
"manly"? To some, manhood is a sense of authority over others, and to others, manhood is shown by
love, compassion, and providing security for those around them. Portrayed as a fast paced film,
Magnolia depicts a story of shattered families, unforeseen relations, catastrophe, second chances,
and differences in life choices. The theme of a film, or any work, is the subject or topic. Roger Ebert
expresses in his review of Magnolia how the opening sequence, a narrated TV special about
coincidence, sets up the entire theme of the film: "It sets ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net
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Frank Mackey based his manhood on the disrespecting, owning, downgrading, and manipulation of
women. Frank not only chose to not overcome his past, but also presented his belief in not facing
your past to his viewers. Jim Curring's occupation as a police officer portrays his love for his
community, also, his ability to serve helps him understand the man he has become. However, the
decision making, whether it be to act as an officer, or whether to give someone a second chance will
forever be a troubling decision to Jim. Although their differences in views of manhood, the
realization that everyone has their differences and has a purpose in this world is a molded theory in
both Frank and
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Case Study : Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company
Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, located in Kiln, MS, is the first microbrewery in the state and
specializes in manufacturing and distributing beers with distinct southern flavors. The brewing
company, established in 2003, has found success within its home state and also within restaurants
and retailers situated in eighteen more states including the surrounding southern states and states as
far north as New York and Illinois according to its website, Lazymagnolia.com. The following
SWOT analysis will evaluate the internal strengths and weaknesses of the company as well as the
external opportunities and threats experienced within the market and business environment. As
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Using ground pecans in place of grains in the brewing process certainly sets Lazy Magnolia
products apart from other available beers. Lazy Magnolia maintains a strong presence in the local
community. Viewing the event calendar on the brewery's website shows that it hosts events on its
premises and attends festivals across the region. Doing so not only helps with brand recognition, it
also fortifies existing relationships between consumers and distributors and lures potential clients.
The company's intent is not solely to get and maintain new customers. Recently, Lazy Magnolia
participated in a business networking event held by the University of Southern Mississippi with the
goal of attracting prospective employees as well as offering advice to future graduates. A visit to the
brewery site or even a quick search on Google Maps shows a developing problem for Lazy
Magnolia. The facility currently rests in an area that does not allow for much expansion. Though the
company did add 1700 square feet to the existing structure in 2013, another increase in size is not
possible at the current location (Lazy Magnolia, 2015). Lazy Magnolia owners would have to look
at off–site storage options or would need to consider investing in an entirely new location where
building growth could keep up with the increase in demand. The process of successfully crafting
microwbrews requires a specialized workforce. The term specialized in this
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Magnolias On Gold Velvet Cloth Analysis
Victoria Ferrer
Amber Chiozza
Art 1301
March 12, 2018
Art Museum: Magnolias on Gold Velvet Cloth The portrait I choose to discuss is the Magnolias on
Gold Velvet Cloth by Martin Johnson Heade. This portrait I believe is an oil, canvas due to the full
vibrant color. What I like about this portrait is that it's a beautiful flower. I am infatuated with
flowers; I love having many things that are designed or have flowers printed. As I saw the portrait in
the museum it made me visualize know suddenly what to write on my museum paper. I have a
magnolia tree in my backyard. I remember my childhood whenever I and my older brother use to
play on the swings and every time I saw a magnolia flower I will make my brother get it for me
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1888–1890. The dimension of the painting is 14 13/16 x 24 inches (37.6 x 61cm) unframed and 21
3/8 x 30 3/8 x 2 5/8 inches (55.3 x 77.2 x 6.7 cm) framed. The medium of the painting is oil canvas.
The flower is more astonishing and stands out as the object of the golden background and the
golden velvet cloth is what makes the flower stand out to the smooth creamy white petals, the rough
stems, and the waxy finish leaves. Martin was born in Pennsylvania, which was raised by a farming
family. Martin spends his life fishing, hunting, and learn to sympathize with nature. Martin one of
most European and America who spends in time traveling to South America. Martin moves to
Florida in 1883. Florida was full of tropical flower such as magnolias. The magnolia flowers are
what made him, encourage him to appealed historic and artistic. He painted multiple paintings of
magnolias which made him show aspects of his artwork while painting. Martin painting only
receives only a certain amount praise over his artistic during his lifetime period, but later around
1940, his painting was rediscovered which later he became an American
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Short Story: Sweet Magnolia Bakery
It's like everyday at work, from jumping roof to roof from Vermont police department to Sweet
Magnolia Bakery.Chloe saw the man that she had under surveillance for a while now, and ran
towards the ledge to grab the rope ladder for some odd reason. She ran behind the slope of the roof
edge and peers out and saw another man with him now. Chloe sly like to the other side of the Sweet
Magnolia Bakery roof to the mystery guys about to get off the ledge, then all of a sudden Chloe's
cell phone went off and the guys turned around and the first guy she saw aimed his gun ready to
shoot then fired the gun, but Chloe duck right in time for the bullet to zoom pass the top of her head.
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Chloe looked down at her iPhone and flush and her eyes widen in fright. Saw that the caller ID her
Ma. Chloe slowly breathed in and out and paced back and forth for a little bit, then Chloe slowly
presses the accept call button.Knowing Ma was going to yell at from not calling in a week. Holds
the phone back from her ear.
Ma shouted at Chloe. " Why haven't you called in a week!?" I have been worried sick if something
happened to my baby girl!"
Chloe responded. "Ma I'm fine.I was just working ..."
Ma proclaimed, "Chlo you don't understand I was about to call the VT police out to find you!
Remember it's Sunday it's the big family dinner, ask Marie to come too?"
After some time paced back and forth on the carpet listening to her Ma rant about not being safe.
Look out onto the Ottauquechee River and gazed at it for a while from their window then Chloe
replied. "Ma I know we are like related to the whole police department in Woodstock,but I am also a
Private Investigator they know I can take care of myself,I'm a big girl." "Also Marie said she will
come tonight to dinner."
Chloe turned to Marie saw that she had a wide smile that covered the sky. Marie jump up and down
uncontrollably.
Ma squealed, "That's great I can't wait to see Marie and you, Chlo be safe. Don't forget to bring
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Identity In Joanna Gaines's The Magnolia Story
Joanna Gaines, the creative and super talented co–star behind one of America's favorite home
remodeling shows, Fixer Upper, shares in her book, The Magnolia Story, her childhood struggle
with identity while growing up as a bi–racial child. She states, "I finally believed it was actually a
beautiful thing to be unique and to be different" (Gaines, 2016). The battle for identity is a real facet
of life for every human being. We must all come to terms with the fact that even if we exhibit
similar ethnicity, personality, or intelligence, there is still a real set–apartness we all possess. As the
textbook mentions, there are countless things, such as "individual differences in characteristics,
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Of course that only seems possible if people look to God and not man, despite the condition of their
home environment and genetic makeup. David, the Psalmist, puts it this way, "I praise you because I
am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well" (Psalm
139:14). David discovered his unique identity as one who God loved, and not only that, but he
confidently proclaimed his identity as God's wonderful work. What people must consider is that his
family life, friend life, and love life was not a cake walk. Actually, he encountered major hits and
these hits attempted to teach him an alternative narrative, or label him as something different from
what God said he was. He could have easily believed that he was an outcast or a problem, and
therefore, he was not worth love. Saul, his main persecutor, is an example of a relationship that
communicated those things to him. However, instead he chose to find his identity in God. He
overcame by the power of God's love even in the midst of turbulent environments. Truly, this seems
to speak to the resiliency of humankind and how we can overcome incredible circumstances like
impoverished upbringings, dysfunctional home lives, and poor genes, especially when we believe
we are unique and beloved by God. Besides
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How Does Anderson Use Auteur Theory In The Movie Magnolia
After viewing and an examination of one of Paul Thomas Anderson success film 'Magnolia', I have
analysed that Anderson uses multiple themes involving regret and loneliness in the film which is
connected to auteur theory. What I am going to examine is: How were the themes and the characters
are related? How did Anderson's film techniques effect in the film? And why did Anderson use his
similar style within the film? These questions are to give an understanding that focuses mainly on
auteur theory in the film.
The film takes place in San Fernando Valley where it revolves around eleven characters about their
stories in one particular day. These stories have a little connection with each other as it involves
dealing with their past and having ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
According to Sarris, "The second premise of the auteur theory is the distinguishable personality of
the director as a criterion of value. Over a group of films, a director must exhibit certain recurrent
characteristics of style, which serves as his signature. The way a film looks and moves should have
some relationship to the way a director thinks and feels." (Sarris, 1962). Anderson uses his similar
style in other films, including 'Magnolia' because as an auteur director creates films with their
unique signature, it makes the audiences to naturally recognize their work. His unique signature acts
as his personality to focus on recurring themes within his work. The theme he usually used in most
of his films deals with regret and loneliness, this includes 'Magnolia' as well as his other films like
'Hard Eight', 'Boogie Nights' and 'There Will Be Blood'. Another style in his films is his film
techniques such as the symmetry shot, Steadicam, the whip pan and the use of music. For example,
the whip pan was used in 'Magnolia', 'Boogie Nights' and 'Hard Eight'. Therefore, Anderson's style
used in his films to show his unique signature for the audience to recognize his
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Magnolia Officnali And Bark Essay
Stress and anxiety can cause some pretty strong emotional responses the range of which can be as
large as the number of people to talk to about the subject. Though the response our bodies give to
these environmental irritants is the same. As a part of evolution the lower part of your brain or the
reptilian hard wired part of your brain releases hormones and adrenalin into your blood stream. This
is called your flee or fight reflex. The upper part of our brain or our reasoning center controls our
reaction but does nothing about the chemicals released into our body's. The result is that if you live
or work in environments that trigger these responses in you over and over again hormonal and
adrenal chemicals in your body build up and can be very toxic to your system causing the symptoms
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This leads to more stress and a cascading effect down the road to obesity. Magnolia Officnali's bark
is fortunately an herb that can help control these hormones and relive your body of some of the
damaging effects that these chemicals can have. Magnolia Officinalis bark or Hou Po in Chinese's
acts to reduce the production of adrenalin by your adrenal gland by promoting production of a
steroid called a corticosteroid which suppresses inflammation. It acts to enhance your body's ability
to inhibit fungal and bacterial growth as a result reduces inflammation and pain. It also increases the
levels of acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is a chemical vital to brain cell growth. Studies
have shown that the lack of this chemical in the brain has a direct effect on the plaque build in the
brain associated with Alzheimer's. Moreover, Phellodendroun Amurese or Huang bai in Chinese's
Acts as an anti inflammatory, bacterial, and viral
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Film Analysis : Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias "Steel Magnolias" is a story about the close–knit relationships between six
eccentric Southern women living in a small town in Louisiana. The film has a home spun,
unpretentious feel to it. The plot alternates between humorous, everyday events with good–natured
quips and the seriousness and heartaches to life's unexpected crises. Through the laughs and tears,
the six women learn to endure hard times and emerge from the struggles with grace and dignity. The
film is set in the 1980's with a tight knit homespun atmosphere. The Southern belles who are goofy
on the outside but strong enough inside to survive any challenge that life deals them. Friendships
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Truvy owns the shop which is one of the main friends in this film. Annelle is the beautician that
Truvy hires to work alongside her in her shop. Annelle is quirky and a nervous nelly, but loveable
and caring. Annelle gets a little wild in her single life and Truvy is right there to real her back in and
keep her on the proper path. The place where these six friends will share their inner most thoughts
and feelings is Truvys beauty salon. M'Lynn is the mother of three children, and the do all type of
person. Shelby is her main priority due to her health problems. M'Lynn is married to Drum Eatenton
which is the only husband in this film that appears more than once because most of the husbands are
depressed or dead. The setting where these six friends will share their inner most thoughts is Truvys
beauty shop. Shelby is a typical young Southern girl, with major health problems due to type one
diabetes. Shelby is marring her sweat–heart Jackson but she tried to call off the wedding because
she didn't think it was fair to Jackson that she couldn't give him children. The specialist told her that
it's impossible for her to carry a baby physically because her body was too weak to handle it due to
her diabetes. Clairee and Louisa are the comical pair of the group, Louisa is the high–spirited spit
fire that dresses in coveralls and funny hats, and grows a garden when she doesn't even like
vegetables. When asked why do you grow them then? "I'm a Southern
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Magnolia Multi Service Center Case Study
The Magnolia Multi–Service Center provides various services to individuals in Houston. Some of
the services that this community center provides include dental care, daycare, WIC programs, senior
programs, etc. The service center also provides speech, language, and hearing services for children.
The speech language pathologist (SLP) and the clinical fellow provide therapy services in small
groups and individually. The SLP and clinical fellow provided individual therapy services for a
fluency disorder, an autism spectrum disorder, an intellectual disability, and an articulation disorder
within three hours. The Magnolia multi–service center provides necessary speech language and
hearing services to individuals in the community. The University of Houston provides evaluations,
screenings, and treatment in a large room within the Magnolia Multi–Service Center. The speech ...
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There are many advantages and disadvantages in working for community clinics, like the Magnolia
Multi–Service Center. Working in this setting allows the clinician to help individuals with lower
socioeconomic statuses. A disadvantage to working in this setting is that the speech language
pathologist is required to adhere to a strict schedule and rules. For example, the clinical fellow had a
record sheet indicating the specific client and the time that the client arrived and left. If the client is
late then the clinical graduate is required to only work with them using the remaining time in their
appointment. Another disadvantage I noticed was the clinical graduate struggled to maintain the
child's attention. When the client did not want to follow instructions, the client would often look
towards their parent to try to avoid completing the task. There are many other advantage and
disadvantages to working at this center and the clinical fellow readily handled the challenges and
the unexpected occurrences in the
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Best Buy 's Corporate Office
Best Buy
"Our formula is simple: we're a growth company focused on better solving the unmet needs of our
customers–and we rely on our employees to solve those puzzles. Thanks for stopping."
Who is Best Buy?
Best Buy's corporate office is located in Richfield, Minnesota and was founded by Richard Schulze
in 1966. Originally, Best Buy was known as Sound of Music before changing its name in 1983. Best
Buy is one of the largest big box retail electronics providers in the world generating over $40 billion
annually. They offer a wide array of technology products, services and solutions regionally and
internationally. Best Buy sells video games, car stereos, DVD's (Blu–Ray), cell phones, computers
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The International segment constitutes of all Canada operations, including e–commerce and retail
store operations under the brand names Best Buy (BestBuy.ca), Cell Shop, Best Buy Mobile, and
Geek Squad; and all Mexico operations under the brand names Best Buy (BestBuy.com.mx), Geek
Squad, and Best Buy Express.
Best Buy in China
China's consumer electronics market is similar to the early markets in the U.S. They put a huge
priority and focus on products and prices. Having an ever–growing middle class, China represented
an incredibly profitable opportunity for Best Buy. Eventually, Best Buy extended into the Chinese
market in 2006, after three years of studying and identifying the market, by taking a majority stake
in Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co., a local retail chain, for $180 million. Operations started with
opening and introducing "branded" stores. These are the stores that mimicked the American style
layout (very large). In addition, they made sure they had the most knowledgeable associates and did
not offer any type of commission, just like in America. Best Buy had envisioned a huge return from
entering into the International scene, but the expected surge of customers, never seem to come to
fruition. After being open for six years, they only occupied a 1.8% share of the market. Eventually
Best Buy shut down all "branded" stores in 2011.
Barriers for Entry
The company 's problems in China stemmed from six main issues: "extra"
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An Examination of Shelby Eatenton in 'Steel Magnolias'
Movie Character Presentation (Steel Magnolias)
An examination of Shelby Eatenton
Overview of Presentation
This presentation will offer an overview of the plot and circumstances of the film, and one of the
main characters, Shelby Eatenton.
A nursing assessment will be presented on Shelby Eatenton along with several interventions and an
overall conclusion regarding this patient.
Background of Steel Magnolias and Shelby Eatenton
The film opens on modern–day Louisiana and tells the story of a circle of friends on the wedding
day of Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts) daughter of M'lynn Eatenton (Sally Field). Shelby suffers
from type one diabetes.
We follow the women in the circle of friends (Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton, Darryl Hannah,
Shirley McClaine) and their bond as Shelby gets pregnant, bears the child and then suffers from
kidney failure. Shelby goes on dialysis and her mother, M'lynn gives her one of her kidneys, which
Shelby's body ultimately rejects, pushing her into a coma.
Shelby's family ultimately decides to remove life support, as they're told that she will probably
remain in the coma indefinitely.
Shelby's mother M'lynn breaks down at her daughter's funeral but is able to continue living through
the support of her friends, eventually realizing she has to help raise Shelby's child.
(Ross, 1989).
Functional Assessments
Health Perception/Health Management: Generally in good health with the occasional cold and bouts
of fatigue. She has to
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What Is The Theme Of The Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias is the story of a close circle of friends whose lives come together. It starts out with
a wedding that Shelby Field and Dylan Mcdermott were having but Shelby's mom is scared to death
that Shelby may have a baby because if she does have a baby she could die because of this disease
that she was born with.The Divine Secrets of the Ya–Ya Sisterhood is about a group of women that
form a friendship club in which the members call themselves Ya–Yas. It is a story about a mother
and daughter and the healing of old wounds. The League of Their Own movie focuses on two
sisters, Dottie and Kit, who work on a farm and play baseball for fun. Dottie is older, prettier, and is
a natural at baseball and Kit really wants to be like her sister but she is not as good as her sister.
Every movie we watched all the women are very close even though some of them are not family. In
the movie Steel Magnolias the women are close and are always there for each other and support
each other even though some of them are friends and not family. For example, the women would all
get together at Truvy's salon and talk about how their life is going and discuss each other's problems
and the women would give their opinions. The women valued their friendship and companionship
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In the beginning of the movie they would not even speak to each other, but with help from the Ya–
Ya's Sisterhood they begin to see through their differences. Five girls come together at the beginning
creating a bond to never break the girls club that they have created. The importance of their
sisterhood is that they try to help each other out or through problems they have with their families.
Just like in the movie Steel Magnolias they are not all related but are so close they are like
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Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions Case Study Essay
Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions Case Study Whittni Summerlee
University of Phoenix
BSHS/373 Financial Management in Human Services
Frieda Flowers
January 24th, 2010
Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions Case Study Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions is a well known
nonprofit that provides psychotherapy for clients with Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PSTD).
Magnolia contributed several hours of intensive help to the victims of 911. In return NYC gave the
organization a large grant to help it meet the demands of PSTD services. Mary Stewart, the founder
of the organization believed that the grant given in 2001 would be renewed in 2002 as well. Much to
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3).
Causes Behind the Ultimate Problem There were several causes behind the ultimate problems
Magnolia suffered. This seems to have stemmed from the lack of accountability and responsibility
with the financial management. First, Mary had written a budget based on funds that were not
guaranteed. She even based raising money for the organization on higher grants for 2002. Since the
2002 budget was written on false grants, this caused a huge problem and several staff members got
laid off. This caused the organization to come to a stand still. This problem could have been solved a
few different ways. Either by writing a budget with the grants and funds Mary knew 100% would be
available. Or she could have written the budget with the NYC grant and had a back up budget incase
it was not renewed. This way the board of directors could have seen either way Mary had a budget
that could actually be carried out. Secondly, in 2001 the organization used the remainder of the grant
to "increase other administrative services." The surplus from the grants in 2001 should have been
budgeted into the growing organization and the services provided, not administrative services. "The
identification of a human service agency's programs, the creation of a program structure, the
assignment of program managers, and the designation of responsibility centers are the basic building
blocks of
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In Magnolia Gardens By Alfred Hutty Essay
I've chosen to write about the artwork In Magnolia Gardens by Alfred Hutty. It is an oil on canvas
piece. The piece is approximately medium to large portrait. In Magnolia Gardens was created in
1945, a response to a time right after World War 1, where many people in Charleston were in
despondency and poor, the rise of tourism benefited them greatly. I selected this work because it has
bright but at the same time dark imagery, giving it a majestic but haunting piece of work. I will
describe the work as follows: the imagery depicts a tree, surrounded by white blossoms. The tree
itself is a very light grey to metallic grey at the bottom, and transcends into a dark ashy grey, into a
color cafe at the top. The branches on the tree have the vibrant
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Personal Narrative: The Magnolia Multi-Center
I believe it is important to acknowledge certain events during your life experiences. As those events
serve as ways for you to look back and understand how your actions are influenced by the way you
view things. For instance, February 6th, 2017, reinforced what I already knew. I knew the magnolia
Multi–center location was in a low–income neighborhood because of a simple characteristic, the
cars. For instance, I live in the Heights which can be considered a middle–class neighborhood. In
my neighborhood, you can see brand new luxury vehicles daily, for instance, Mercedes, BMW's,
Range Rovers, Jeeps, Maserati's, and other well–known vehicles brands. In the other hand, while
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I remember feeling so nervous and anxious as it would be my first time observing a speech–
language–pathologist clinician performing therapy, experiencing that hands–on experience. As I sat
down in my car I could not stop thinking about the various emotions I was feeling at that time.
Finally, it was time for me to get going. Well, let's recognize that the speech clinic was easy to find
among the all the other service clinics offered by Magnolia's multi–center building, a huge
University of Houston sign was resting in the middle of the hallway. As I entered the room is was
exactly how pictured it, mini classroom feeling with very minimal wall decorations. There was a
small filing cabinet on of posterior left side of the room. As soon as walked in you were greeted by
the speech–language pathologist, who was sitting on her desk resting in on the anterior left side of
the room. There were also two different size tables in the room, one was the children's table with
four available seats and the adult table with four seats as well. As for the setting, it was clean and
approachable. The classroom decorations were minimal, there not too much
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Magnolia Paul Thomas Anderson Essay
After viewing and an examination of one of Paul Thomas Anderson success film 'Magnolia', I have
analysed that Anderson uses multiple themes involving regret and loneliness in the film which is
connected to auteur theory. What I am going to examine is: How were the themes and the characters
are related? How did Anderson's film techniques affect in the film? And why did Anderson use his
similar style within the film? These questions are to give an understanding that focuses mainly on
auteur theory in the film.
The film takes place in San Fernando Valley where it revolves around eleven characters about their
stories in one particular day. These stories have a little connection with each other as it involves
dealing with their past and having ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The film techniques he uses in most of his films is symmetry, the whip pan and the steadicam. In
'Magnolia', the steadicam was used when Stanley, the quiz kid is guided through the TV studio. It
lasted for about three minutes. This technique was used to show the characters interaction within the
studio. Compare to 'Hard Eight', Anderson uses his steadicam to follow Sydney, a man in his 60s'
walking in the casino, where you are not only focus on him but you see the other characters
interactions in the background. The symmetry shot was used when two people are talking to each
other in their opposite sides. In 'Magnolia', we can see Frank and the woman interviewer talking to
each other in their opposite sides, hence it's called a symmetry shot. Anderson used this shot to
create a sense of tranquility but also a sense of anxiety of the characters. The famous whip pan
technique that Anderson used in 'Magnolia' creates an effective fast–paced atmosphere as he uses
the inter–cuts between the characters to show the impact of
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The Parking Space At Magnolia Medical Center
1. Events : We were playing a game called (Parking in the City) at the third class meeting by divided
to different groups. Each group consisted of two students and should fill some parts in their paper to
negotiate Part (A Employee & B Garage attendant) there were Target Point, Resistance Point,
BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement),
which I was the employee. After that students who had picked part A or B should discuss about what
they would talk and find out how they could peruse the different side. My part A as Employee that I
worked at Magnolia Medical Center, which I reserved after a reservation from a restaurant in the
downtown. My case was that use the parking space at Magnolia Medical Center because the
restaurant is a few minutes' walk from, so I parked my car there but after I had finished my meal I
shocked that I must pay fee with $30 that I should not pay any fee as an employee at Magnolia
Medical Center and the ideal would be to pay $0 even there were change in my pocket or to pay less
than $30. In my opinion, I was unsure in the beginning that if I could negotiate with the garage
manager because I used to be a calm person and in this situation there were cars behind me, while I
was talking with the garage manager. However, each side tried to convince the other side based on
its own thoughts. 2. Emotions : Actually, I have enjoyed playing with my classmates, as my feeling
was full of happiness for the second
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The Book Magnolia
The book Magnolia is about a girl named Jemma and a boy named Ryder and they always have
been next–door neighbours. They used to be friends until grade 8 were an event happens that broke
their friendship forever. And now in grade 12, they can't stand each other. Their parents have always
wanted them to be a bit more than friends, but Ryder and Jemma hated the thought of being
together. And a storm rages through town while the parents of Ryder and Jemma are gone, during
the storm their feelings for each other shift and they learn about if they love or hate. They face a lot
of adventures, horror and disaster but at the end, all works out and leads to a cliffhanger. This story
is like Romeo and Juliet backwards and no one dies at the end. The
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Sisterhood In Goblin Market By Christina Rossetti And...
Sisterhood happens to be a powerful and moving concept. Several people do not believe that it is an
actual notion due to it rarely being mentioned unlike brotherhood. Men standing as one remains a
more believable idea than women standing as one. The blame for that would be attributable to
society and its sexist views. Males have taken over as the main root for society which has led to
women being degraded more often than not. Society enjoys putting women down for incidents that
they praise men for. In fact, society has taught women to verbally attack other women in matters
that others consider potentially wrong. However, that is not the basis of sisterhood. Sisterhood exists
based on women lifting other women up and essentially being there for one another instead of
oppressing them. Women should not feel beaten down by other women considering they are all one
in the same. The poem "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti and the film Steel Magnolias directed
by Herbert Ross shows true sisterhood in which women come together and perform everything they
can to assist other struggling women even when the people of society, including other females, are
trying to sever their bonds. In the poem "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti, there is a definite
prominence of women striving to overcome society's norms. Laura and Lizzie, the two main
characters, get ambushed by a group of goblins. These goblins represent society and how it will try
to bring a woman down for any cause. The
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Magnolia Center Essay
The Magnolia Center has been part of Riverside's core business district since the city first developed
the county of Riverside. Located just off the 91 freeway the area's grid is still divided by main
streets and avenues heavily travelled today at Magnolia Center. It's this design that naturally draws
commercial business to the area, bring together multiple trades to do business. Today the center
boasts current modern designs with its professional and medical offices located in the area. Just
outside of these boundaries are small surrounding residential neighborhoods with touches of olden
time designs used in the Mid–Century, introducing the modern era designs of architecture for urban
development complimenting the future building of Riverside CA condos for sale. Housing
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The city expects to continue its recovery adding over 70,000 new residents with at least 25% in need
of a new home by 2035. There is no doubt that the increase of residents will increase the demand for
homes supporting the projected employment growth, which is expected to attract household names
companies in need of young professional talent to the area. For sellers the area's trend is positive
with employment projections expected to increase by over 27% during the next 10 years. The
impact may be the anticipated new development planned for Magnolia Center and its surrounding
communities. As a result the prices are rising in Magnolia Center, and the median sales price during
this period increased from $290,000 to $305,000. In spite of the closing contract trend being lower
at the end of 2015, there were fewer inventories available for both single family homes and shared
property condominiums, sending a signal that Magnolia Center is a still seller's
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Annelle Dupuy's With Steel Magnolias
Each of these four films is dealing with very complex and uniquely feminine challenges in the
modern world. The screenplays were very compelling, probably the most compelling I have
personally watched. The layering of the female characters was put forth in a way where their
struggles and obstacles did not necessarily make them weak. Although many of their struggles and
challenges were uniquely associated to their gender, the portrayal of their sagas and interactions
with one another as women were not uninteresting or unworthy of the greatest appreciation of
character development by the writers. These were strong and interesting characters, which just
happened to be women dealing with distinctly difficult challenges. The filmmakers did a superb ...
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Filmmakers and the writers had the most challenging task with that of this character because it was
intertwined with that of a historical figure who was troubled herself but very famous for her literary
ability and accomplishments. Laura is reading the work of Virginia Woolf, and is immersed in her
own life, which is very structured regimented, and comes with enormous societal standards and
expectations. It is this structure and rigidity that imprisons Laura. The unhappiness of Laura is
something that leads her to seek solace and emotional vitality in the work of Woolf and her novel
Mrs. Dalloway. This is what makes the story very unique, because it is layering the experiences of
several different women into one, and they each interact with each other without knowing it.
Virginia Woolf has created Mrs. Dalloway. Laura is engaging into the life of Mrs. Dalloway as a
respite from her own personal life. And the character of Dalloway is confronted with her own
problems, which has themes that resonate with both women. The complicated method of portraying
this in the story and film is effective, as there are scenes that show three days of three different
years, bookmarked by the tragedy of Mrs. Woolf's suicide. The way that the filmmakers showed this
was very good, mainly because it was not confusing or boring which is
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Magnolia Case Study Essay
Magnolia Data Redo Our team decided to visualize only the important initiatives for Magnolia
(MCI) and focus on initiatives which have not met goal. Therefore, MCI has clear direction on
where to focus their efforts. 1. % 3rd Grade Children Who Are Proficient in Reading We changed
the display of "% 3rd Grade Children Who Are Proficient in Reading" section from narrative into
gauge graph to show the achievement of the target goal (which we assume is 100%). As the
"summary" measurement for the whole MCI program, the new graph will be more attractive to read
and help stakeholders to evaluate the progress and make any improvements and more prominent in
its new position on top left. 2. Development Progress of Children Entering Kindergarten We
changed the visualization of these graphs by converting into the doughnut charts because those are
more obvious and easier for the reader to see the achievement of each initiative. We prefer the
doughnut graphs rather than bar charts due to its ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The "% of Parents Reading ........." indicator is very important because it is a proxy measurement
and directly tied to the main goal of 3rd grade reading proficiency, which reflects the success of the
other initiatives. The "% of Parents Linked ...." indicator is also crucial because it shows the
progress of MCI's network partners engaging with current clients. With only 20–25 of 70 network
partners were highly active, this measurement can be used to improve partners' engagement on MCI
programs. We also changed the time frame in all of time series graphs to quarterly to make it easier
to track the performance and determine the time frame of the evaluation. Moreover, only the data of
community overall is displayed. We did this in order to reduce the "noise" on the dashboard, give
more white spaces, and keep the focus on the most important
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Essay On A Little Piece Of Heaven

  • 1. Essay on A Little Piece of Heaven A Little Piece of Heaven Teacher's Comment: This essay, which received an "A," is strong because the vivid and careful descriptions enliven a commonplace topic: a simple walk in the woods. The writer creates an effective persona though a flashback to "a corner of captured memories." The writer recreates the child's persona, questioning and then understanding the motives of the counselor who is leading the group. Whenever I am troubled or confused, I always plunder through my mind to a corner of captured memories in my childhood. Here in this corner, tucked safely away from all of the mundane facts and figures, is a place I once visited as a small child. This spot has never failed to create a wealth of wonder and serenity for ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... During my descent, I had become so concentrated on not falling that I did not notice my other surroundings until I was close to our final destination. The steep decline gradually leveled out and I was finally able to focus on all of the other things ar ound me. Looking up, I was awestruck by the dense, deep–green foliage and milky–white magnolia blossoms that canopied the upper regions of the forest. The leaves and blossoms from the magnolia trees were enmeshed in pastel blues from the sky. The moist soil w as laden with a multitude of fallen magnolia blossoms that had begun to decompose, forming the sweetest aroma. The entire area was encompassed with the fragrance; it was as if someone had opened a bottle of the finest perfume and sprayed its mist into th e air. As we reached the stream, my campmates scattered out and frolicked gleefully in the ice–cold water. Seeking to avoid the noise and confusion, I departed from the group and made my own way a little further upstream. I took off my socks and shoes, roll ed up my jeans, and waded through the rushing frigid water to a flat boulder that was positioned in the center of the stream. The cool air that ascended from the mountain water bathed my muggy skin. My senses were awakened and became alive. Like a spon ge, I sat there and soaked up everything I could. The gurgling sound of the water flowing thorough the rocks and pebbles almost completely drowned out the noisy laughter ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Analysis Of Magnolia By Paul Thomas Anderson Magnolia directed and written by Paul Thomas Anderson is a truly memorable film which digs deep down to the bone on how harsh life is sometimes. As the film unfolded the ideas of forgiveness, death, chance, and destiny all interconnects and create the story that is Magnolia. One notable theme throughout the movie is the relationship with parents. This really hit home with me because personally, I feel like parents really shape and mold a child with their own actions and personalities. This could be good for the child, but could lead to a life filled with pain and loneliness. In Magnolia it becomes aware that there are a downfall of fathers. Earl Partridge, Jimmy Gator, and Rick Spector all fathers who have placed a burden on their children. Earl Partridge a man on his deathbed is taking his final breaths, only to be slowly eaten away from the guilt left of his conscience. The reason being, Earl abandoned his wife, cheated on her and left his son to take care of her when she had cancer. This act Earl committed could never be forgotten and his son, Frank is deeply affected by it. Growing up without the proper love and only knowing the pain he masks his emotional stress by having casual sex with women. By doing this in Frank 's mind it compensates for the lack of parental love he didn 't have in his childhood. While he could not control his childhood, Frank changes that and takes control of everything even women. As a result the seminar "Seduce and Destroy" was born, making ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Analysis Of Paul Thomas Anderson's Film 'Magnolia' After viewing and an examination of one of Paul Thomas Anderson success film 'Magnolia', I have analysed that Anderson uses multiple themes involving regret and loneliness in the film which is connected to auteur theory. What I am going to examine is: How were the themes and the characters are related? How did Anderson's film techniques affect in the film? And why did Anderson use his similar style within the film? These questions are to give an understanding that focuses mainly on auteur theory in the film. The film takes place in San Fernando Valley where it revolves around eleven characters about their stories in one particular day. These stories have a little connection with each other as it involves dealing with their past and having ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. What Is The Theme Of Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias is a classic comedy–drama between six fabulous women who go through and a short part of their life to creating love and happiness to each other while enduring pain and sorrow. The screenplay and playwright Robert Harling created a beautiful love touching story based on his sister and nephew to show others how strong and delicate women are and how supportive everyone was with them. The director of the 1989 movie Steel Magnolias, Herbert Ross took his production with producer Ray Stark in a magnificent way and add in an actress who fit each role and dedicated their time to make Harling plays into a non–stop loving friend to the end. The setting of the movie starts out in a small town in Louisiana in the afternoon on Easter, where ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Clairee: ... Marshall came to my house, smelling like a can of cat food. Truvy: What do you think Drew and Belle are feeling right now? (Steel Magnolias 26) But behind them talking you can see how the breakables and dishes are out to show people and how small town gossip gets around. In other words, the director took everyday life and make it even real to the point where the props are not even props but sentimental value to them characters and probably even the actors. But with all them girls in one famous place they love to be in, the beauty salon, all of them are supporting each other by filling in what has happen and future events. In conclusion, this movie is wonderful in how all the actor and actoress with the director and playwright came together to create a real life event with comedy, gossip, and friendship. I rate this movie 4.5 stars out of 5 because of how much jump cut is created throughout the movie get you lost for a moment until you hear or actual see the specific holiday. For example, they create a strong symbol with the title Steel Magnolias because all the girls are delicate and beauty but also them being tough and strong with her emotions throughout the movie. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to know the true meaning of friends with fun, happy, and sad times because it just feels like it could happen to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. The Magnolia Story Characters Sometimes opposites do attract. In the book The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines they are on a show called "Fixer Upper" where they fix houses up and flip them. Chip and Joanna meet when Joanna was working at her dad's shop in Waco, Texas. Throughout the book, Chip and Joanna did have there ups and downs, but they always managed to get through it. Sometimes it's weird the direction you think your life is going to take you, and the way it ends up going. Joanna moved around a lot growing up because her dad was in the Armed Forces. Joanna was half Korean because her mother was Korean. Growing up Joanna knew she was always different from other people, but no one ever said anything; until she got older. Since she moved around a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Brief Program Description : Magnolia Family Services Brief Program Description: Magnolia Family Services, LLC is primarily an outpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Program (MHR) for Louisiana Medicaid recipients, and we have been in operation since January 2007. Effectiveness Performance Goal: Our goal is to show stabilization or improvement in the level of need of the clients we serve, thereby proving the effectiveness of our program and employees. Efficiency Performance Goal: Our goal is to show efficiency by lowering or maintaining the amount of miles a caseworker drives and expand to under–served areas. Measurable Objectives (may not have report for each objective each quarter): Objective Baseline# 2012 2013 Results A Recipients will maintain or improve their LOCUS/CALOCUS scores 98% maintained or improved 98% maintained or improved B Will increase total amount of services provided in the community 59,560.7 Hours. 61,424.25 total hours. C We will not have wait time that exceeds 30 days 11.6 Days (Median) 11.26Days (Median) D We will have greater than 90% overall recipient satisfaction. 96% 96% overall satisfaction E We will have greater than 90% overall stakeholder satisfaction. 92.3% Missing/ Limited Data F We will serve more individuals per year. 932 served during the year 1183 served during the year G Increase in–home services overall. 27,518.48 Total Home hours 46,689.88 Total Home Hours H Decrease the amount of miles driven by a caseworker ___Miles ___Miles Results and Interpretation (A, B, C & D) ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Theme Of Women In Steel Magnolias During the play Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling shows a portrait of women from the fictional town of Chinquapin that portrays the common, familiar, and nostalgic environment of a small town beauty salon during the 1980s. Encompassing not only the extensive range of female friendship, the play also covers the safe spaces for women and how men and women relate. Harling covers loss, love, strength, and family throughout this work that is so unextraordinary yet amazing at the same time, fully highlighting human strength that often goes unnoticed. By showing how women simply interact with each other on an everyday basis, the audience is able to fully recognize the strength of character that permeates all people in small ways. A gripping tale of dedication and unconditional love, Steel Magnolias remains a poignant work that is still valid today. The play takes place in Truvy's Beauty Salon, the haven of the women of the town and the house of Truvy Jones. At the start of the play, Annelle, a young, untrained woman seeking a new job at Truvy's. Although Annelle is not particularly talented at doing hair, Truvy still gives her the job out of sympathy, thinking that she can teach her how to do it. Next, Clairee, one of Truvy's regular customers and friends enters. As Clairee has never met Annelle she tries to learn more about her to no avail. Annelle then leaves the room, so the women gossip about her, her background, and her character. Then, Shelby, another regular, enters the salon ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Steel Of Magnolias Analysis The Movie steel of Magnolias is about six women that come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish. At the center of the group is Shelby Eatenton, newly married and joyfully pregnant, despite the fact that her diabetes could make childbirth life–threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn Eatenton looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fear of death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life. In the movie the signs and symptoms of shelby showcased in the movie was constant dizziness, sweaty, pale, diaphoretic, and hypoglycemic. She showed these signs and symptoms when she was at trudy's getting her hair done all of a sudden she was looking very pale and sweaty and being very irritable refusing her mother trying to give her the orange juice and the candy but then she was able to be responsive and drink the orange juice bringing her sugar levels back to normal. With the symptoms of ketoacidosis she was diagnosed that after she received her kidney transplant and was in the hospital. The treatment of diabetes shelby encountered was she went for dialysis, fistulas, and gave her a kidney transplant. In the movie the emotional roller coaster that shelby and her mother M'Lynn was that they both shared a very deep connection as mother and daughter getting along with majority of everything and anything but as time went on and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Lastly how something like a disease like diabetes can happen to anyine but as long as you have the right people by yourside eveything will be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Case Study : Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, located in Kiln, MS, is the first microbrewery in the state and specializes in manufacturing and distributing beers with distinct southern flavors. The brewing company, established in 2003, has found success within its home state and within restaurants and retailers situated in eighteen more states. These locations include the surrounding southern states and states as far north as New York and Illinois according to its website, Lazymagnolia.com. The following SWOT analysis will evaluate the internal strengths and weaknesses of the company as well as the external opportunities and threats experienced within the market and business environment. Strengths As previously stated, one of the greatest strengths of the Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company is the reach of its success. The company already maintains a presence in several of the southeastern states and continues to expand its distribution sites. Lazy Magnolia has also found a way to get around the Mississippi state law that prohibits shipping alcohol to the public. They have done so by collaborating with Half Time Beverage, an online retailer of craft beer ("Lazy Magnolia", 2015). The creation of this relationship has allowed Lazy Magnolia to offer its products to consumers in additional states in spite of constraints brought about by local laws. Another strong suit of Lazy Magnolia is the company's promise to uphold its southern roots through the ingredients and flavors it uses. The ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Steel Magnolias Character Analysis The main focus of the 1989 film Steel Magnolias is a relationship between a mother and her daughter and how that relationship touches and affects the lives of others. The film features some stellar acting. Sally Field plays the mother M'Lynn Eatenton and Julia Roberts is her vivacious daughter, Shelby. The rest of the Eatenton family are Shelby's younger brothers, Tommy and Jonathan and their father Drum, played by Tom Skerritt. The supporting cast features Shirley MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux, the cranky neighbor with Olympia Dukakis as Ouiser's lifelong friend Claree. Dolly Parton plays Truvy, everyone's beautician and Daryl Hannah as Annelle, Truvy's recently hired employee. Dylan McDermott plays Shelby's fiancé, Jackson Latcherie. The ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 232). She would have been familiar with the risks of pregnancy with diabetes and the stress it would put on her kidneys. She would have known that diabetes and kidney disease are both leading causes of death, and combined they account for about 4.7 percent of all deaths (DeSpelder, 2015, p. 38). Yet with all knowledge and a doctors warning, Shelby and her husband Jackson decide to have a baby. After her son, Jackson Latcherie Junior's first birthday party, M'Lynn and Shelby head to Truvy's to get their hair done. In this scene the supporting characters find out Shelby's kidneys have failed and she is on dialysis. Shelby states she can't continue to live in that manner. She and M'Lynn nonchalantly inform the others that the following day they are going in to the hospital so that M'Lynn can give Shelby one of her kidneys. This behavior seemed to suit the definition of mutual pretense. They both knew they could die in surgery but act as if all is well or will soon be well (DeSpelder, 2015, p. 264). Shelby fit the description of an ideal candidate for organ transplantation, her condition was not improving with her current course of treatment. Fortunately, she became the one out of every four patients who receives their organ from a living ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Best Buy Is A Company Essay Best Buy is a US based multinational company that deals in consumer electronics goods. Headquarter of this company is in Richfield, Minnesota. This company operates in Canada and Mexico too. The specialty of the company is it works as a retailer that deals in consumer electronics goods, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances (City, 2010). The company was established in 1966 and that time it was Sound of Music and that time it is a public company and in 1983 it made Best Buy Co. Superstores and its founder was Richard M.Schulze. The numbers of its outlets are 1.050 in worldwide. The company earnings are $42.568 billion and its operating income is $2.375billion and the amount of its assets are around $14.421 billion and the amount of its total equity is $4.977 billion and around 125,000 people are working in its stores. Corporate Business of the firm Operations of the company Best Buy sells the electronics goods and various type of merchandize like that are used by common people like home appliances(like washing machines, refrigerators, and dryers) along with these items they also sell variety of different goods like software, video games, video cameras, music items, VHS and VCRs cassettes, car stereos, mobile phones and digital cameras. This company provides different kind of non–commissioned environment for the sale of their products. Best Buy deals under the brand Greek Squad and provide the facility of computer repairing, warranty service, and also ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Steel Magnolias : A Family Assessment Of The Latcherie Family Assessment of the Latcherie Family New norms of what is perceived as a family are emerging, according to Kaakinen, each distinct, with its own set of characteristics defining a healthy family (Kaakinen, Coehlo, Steele, Tabacco, & Hanson, 2015, pg. 37). Based on current demographic indicators, nursing must adapt to these evolving changes, to effectively identify real and potential risks affecting both the health and safety of the family unit. The purpose of this paper is to present a family assessment of the Latcherie family, Jackson, Shelby, and Jack Jr., as depicted in the movie Steel Magnolias (Stark & Ross, 1989). The movie was viewed on September 5, 2017, to obtain an initial assessment of the Latcheries. A subsequent viewing was ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Prior to the birth of their son, Shelby and Jackson acknowledge experiencing marital difficulties related to Shelby's health, her wish to have children, and the impact childbirth could have on her current health. The Latcheries acknowledge there were disagreements from time to time, but state they were able to discuss these issues among themselves to resolve them. Their marriage is further strengthened by their strong faith and close ties to their church and community. The family does not acknowledge any financial issues, and state their income is more than sufficient to cover their current and future needs (S. Latcherie, & J. Latcherie, personal communication, September 5, 2017). Jackson and Shelby support a democratic leadership within the family, despite Jackson identifying as the head of the household. The role of caregiver falls greater on Shelby than on Jackson, due to the long hours he spends at work. Since her kidney transplant, Shelby has returned to work and still maintains her role as primary caregiver, wife, and the manager of her health (S. Latcherie, & J. Latcherie, personal communication, September 5, 2017). Environmental Data Environmental conditions can directly impact one's health and safety. Davis explains, that primary prevention through assessments of the home and community are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Steel Magnolias The plan of the "Steel Magnolias" is an autobiography or a bond narrative. While a lot of the action occurs offstage, the on stage (Salon) is the culmination of the emotions generated by the action that takes place off stage. Shelby numerous challenges such her aspiration to become a pregnant besides her illness, breakdown of her health due to diabetes, and her conflicts with her mother takes place offstage. Annelle's troubles with her husband, who is a villain, and pregnancy and remarriage follow the offstage action. Emotive complexity drives the film (Grandin, 2013). The title of the plays lives faithful to its words because for the Southern women, beneath the Magnolia flower were hearts of strength. The entire female cast comprised of six ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They evaluate and contemplate suicide as a way to run from their problems. The three actresses, Virginia, Clarissa, and Laura, are very perceptive and sensitive to their world. Each experience triggers a response that prompts them to evaluate the value of living and each time they consider suicide as a way out of the oppressive obstacles that they encounter. For instance, Virginia is in a dilemma on whether to allow Clarissa, the character from her book to commit suicide. Eventually, Virginia commits suicide following her deliberations for the fate of Clarissa. This reflects how obstacles push Virginia to end her life as she is unable to overcome her personal struggle in life (Cunnigham, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Magnolia Preserve Case Study Great Reasons to Build at Magnolia Preserve What do you get when you build with ICI Homes at Julington Creek Plantation? A new custom, energy–smart Florida home AND one of northeast Florida's most desirable neighborhoods. Julington Creek is tucked into northwest St. Johns County, southwest of metropolitan Jacksonville. If you're ready for a new home in this part of the Sunshine State, we'll explain why you should build it with us. What You Get at Magnolia Preserve Magnolia Preserve is a gated community in the north–central part of Julington Creek. It features luxury homes that range from single–family–size to estate enclaves. Julington Creek is a master–planned community that incorporates 4,200 acres, 46 separate neighborhoods (some are gated), approximately 1,000 ponds, approximately ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... EQ Factor means our stringent devotion to energy–wise construction. Our homes are HERS Resnet– certified, are built with a tighter building envelope, a 15–Seer HVAC system, Energy Star appliances and more. You'll get significant savings on utility bills and a healthier home. Customize Your Magnolia Preserve Home ICI Homes is Florida's Custom Home Builder. We've done so for more than three decades and know how to deliver a dream home with little added costs. This means no hemming or hawing at your request to re–arrange a floor plan. You also can put one of our bosses to work! Magnolia Preserve customers have the opportunity to meet Don Wilford, ICI Homes' North Florida Division President. Don will field your new–home preferences, then recommend customized solutions. He'll even draw those changes and give you the pricing right there in your meeting! We're building now in Magnolia Preserve and will throughout 2017. You can plan your custom home from scratch (with Don's help), or buy one in progress and customize as you go. Begin your journey ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Magnolia Regional Medical Center Case Study Community Magnolia Regional Medical Center is based upon a mezzo level. The hospital target social problems of the patients, and finance. Within the community, emergency clients in the hospital serves the biggest social problem. Medical Assistance Program provides financial assistance to those in need. When people are admitted to the emergency room the hospital provides assistance without insurance to low–income families or anyone in need. Providing health care without insurance places a burden on the hospital because if the person becomes admitted from the emergency room to inpatient they cannot receive funds from insurance companies. The hospital pays for treatment, surgery, or whatever the person may need. For example, if a person enters ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It is a survey administrated to patients' perspective of hospital care. The survey ask questions about Communication with Nurse, Doctor, Responsiveness of Hospital Staff, Pain Management, Communication about Medicines, Care Transition, Discharge Information, Cleanliness of Hospital and Quietness of Hospital. Their overall average score of 2015 was 89.8% in the state average. The hospital overall score for United State Average equal to 91.2%. Hospital Compare is another source of evaluations. MRCM measurement of satisfactory is done internally. They focus on the perspective of their patients ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Interpersonal Communications During The Movie Steel Magnolias Interpersonal Communication is a very important ingredient in making strong, healthy relationships. Communicating is how we get a better understanding of one another's perception of things, as well as how we help someone to better understand ours. We need to express our feelings in relationships and know that they are reciprocated. Not communicating leads to problems and misunderstandings. People need to learn to understand what the other person is trying to communicate. Interpersonal communication is the process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non–verbal messages: it is face–to–face communication. It is about what is said, how it is said, and the use of non–verbal communication through ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Perception is the process of seeing the world through your own eyes by utilizing your own personal experiences to guide your judgement of what other people are. (Steven A. Beebe, 2011, 2008,2005) In this movie, these concepts are incorporated, whether it be between mother and daughter, employer and employee, or a completely opposite set of best friends. These six women provide acceptance and support to one another throughout their experiences and tragedies. Despite their differences in age, values and beliefs, they form a close family with unbreakable bonds. Regardless of the circumstances, life goes on, as long as we have a family and friends, and a strong communication system, we can push through anything. Steel Magnolias" is a movie about relationships between six women that form an unbreakable bond. The movie takes place in Louisiana in the 1980s. (Ross, 1989) The majority of the movie takes place at the beauty salon owned by Truvy. Truvy has a happy–go–lucky personality and is always very enthusiastic. She always sees the good in every situation. She has a husband that spends most of the time on the couch and a son who has grown up to be a rebel. Truvy loves making everybody feel good about themselves. She also loves to gossip, and hear the latest town news. Truvy hires Annelle, a shy young woman who has ran into tough times, and is all alone in a strange new town. Annelle is struggling to make ends meet because her husband stole everything she owned ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Steel Magnolias Movie Analysis Steel Magnolias is a great movie of love, laughter, and tears. It features six strong–willed woman who "are the Steel Magnolias of the tittle..." as Roger Ebert says. The women dealt with many set backs in life, but no matter what they kept their southern grace and charm in tact at all times. In the film one of the main set backs is Shelby, one of the "Steel Magnolias" (Julia Roberts), fighting with diabetes. Shelby's diabetes is so bad she's not supposed to have children due to the strains it would put on her body. Although there is a risk and against her mother's will Shelby is determined to go though with the pregnancy. In the movie Shelby must choose between having a baby, which is one of the greatest moments in a woman's life, or ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In October, the day of trick or treating Shelby had a relapse with her kidneys and went in to a coma. Everyone stayed strong and prayed for her to pull through until the realization finally hit that she wouldn't be coming out of it and that was left to do was pull the plug. Even though Shelby's decisions to go through with having baby Jack Jr gave her "thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special" it affected everyone deeply. In the graveyard M'Lynn say's "It's not supposed to happen this way! I'm supposed to go first. I've always been ready to go first". I believe that scene shows how Shelby's decision affects her mother. In conclusion the movie Steel Magnolias is a great movie of love, laughter, and tears shared between the 6 "Steel Magnolias". Shelby a young woman fighting the battle of diabetes deals with the heartache of wanting children although she's not supposed to have any. Mean while her mother M'Lynn has to deal with the fact her daughter is determined to find happiness in having a child while slowly taking her own life. This movie shows no matter anyone else's opinions or the risk of the consequences, everyone should be entitled too their own choice specially when concerning their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Manhood In The Film, Magnolia "No man has ever risen to the real stature of spiritual manhood until he has found that it is finer to serve somebody else than it is to serve himself" –Woodrow Wilson. What truly classifies a man as "manly"? To some, manhood is a sense of authority over others, and to others, manhood is shown by love, compassion, and providing security for those around them. Portrayed as a fast paced film, Magnolia depicts a story of shattered families, unforeseen relations, catastrophe, second chances, and differences in life choices. The theme of a film, or any work, is the subject or topic. Roger Ebert expresses in his review of Magnolia how the opening sequence, a narrated TV special about coincidence, sets up the entire theme of the film: "It sets ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Frank Mackey based his manhood on the disrespecting, owning, downgrading, and manipulation of women. Frank not only chose to not overcome his past, but also presented his belief in not facing your past to his viewers. Jim Curring's occupation as a police officer portrays his love for his community, also, his ability to serve helps him understand the man he has become. However, the decision making, whether it be to act as an officer, or whether to give someone a second chance will forever be a troubling decision to Jim. Although their differences in views of manhood, the realization that everyone has their differences and has a purpose in this world is a molded theory in both Frank and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Case Study : Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, located in Kiln, MS, is the first microbrewery in the state and specializes in manufacturing and distributing beers with distinct southern flavors. The brewing company, established in 2003, has found success within its home state and also within restaurants and retailers situated in eighteen more states including the surrounding southern states and states as far north as New York and Illinois according to its website, Lazymagnolia.com. The following SWOT analysis will evaluate the internal strengths and weaknesses of the company as well as the external opportunities and threats experienced within the market and business environment. As previously stated, one of the greatest strengths of the Lazy Magnolia ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Using ground pecans in place of grains in the brewing process certainly sets Lazy Magnolia products apart from other available beers. Lazy Magnolia maintains a strong presence in the local community. Viewing the event calendar on the brewery's website shows that it hosts events on its premises and attends festivals across the region. Doing so not only helps with brand recognition, it also fortifies existing relationships between consumers and distributors and lures potential clients. The company's intent is not solely to get and maintain new customers. Recently, Lazy Magnolia participated in a business networking event held by the University of Southern Mississippi with the goal of attracting prospective employees as well as offering advice to future graduates. A visit to the brewery site or even a quick search on Google Maps shows a developing problem for Lazy Magnolia. The facility currently rests in an area that does not allow for much expansion. Though the company did add 1700 square feet to the existing structure in 2013, another increase in size is not possible at the current location (Lazy Magnolia, 2015). Lazy Magnolia owners would have to look at off–site storage options or would need to consider investing in an entirely new location where building growth could keep up with the increase in demand. The process of successfully crafting microwbrews requires a specialized workforce. The term specialized in this ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Magnolias On Gold Velvet Cloth Analysis Victoria Ferrer Amber Chiozza Art 1301 March 12, 2018 Art Museum: Magnolias on Gold Velvet Cloth The portrait I choose to discuss is the Magnolias on Gold Velvet Cloth by Martin Johnson Heade. This portrait I believe is an oil, canvas due to the full vibrant color. What I like about this portrait is that it's a beautiful flower. I am infatuated with flowers; I love having many things that are designed or have flowers printed. As I saw the portrait in the museum it made me visualize know suddenly what to write on my museum paper. I have a magnolia tree in my backyard. I remember my childhood whenever I and my older brother use to play on the swings and every time I saw a magnolia flower I will make my brother get it for me because I love the smell of the flower it remains me of lemon scent. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 1888–1890. The dimension of the painting is 14 13/16 x 24 inches (37.6 x 61cm) unframed and 21 3/8 x 30 3/8 x 2 5/8 inches (55.3 x 77.2 x 6.7 cm) framed. The medium of the painting is oil canvas. The flower is more astonishing and stands out as the object of the golden background and the golden velvet cloth is what makes the flower stand out to the smooth creamy white petals, the rough stems, and the waxy finish leaves. Martin was born in Pennsylvania, which was raised by a farming family. Martin spends his life fishing, hunting, and learn to sympathize with nature. Martin one of most European and America who spends in time traveling to South America. Martin moves to Florida in 1883. Florida was full of tropical flower such as magnolias. The magnolia flowers are what made him, encourage him to appealed historic and artistic. He painted multiple paintings of magnolias which made him show aspects of his artwork while painting. Martin painting only receives only a certain amount praise over his artistic during his lifetime period, but later around 1940, his painting was rediscovered which later he became an American ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Short Story: Sweet Magnolia Bakery It's like everyday at work, from jumping roof to roof from Vermont police department to Sweet Magnolia Bakery.Chloe saw the man that she had under surveillance for a while now, and ran towards the ledge to grab the rope ladder for some odd reason. She ran behind the slope of the roof edge and peers out and saw another man with him now. Chloe sly like to the other side of the Sweet Magnolia Bakery roof to the mystery guys about to get off the ledge, then all of a sudden Chloe's cell phone went off and the guys turned around and the first guy she saw aimed his gun ready to shoot then fired the gun, but Chloe duck right in time for the bullet to zoom pass the top of her head. Felt the graze and the breeze of the bullet.Feeling the gravel against ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Chloe looked down at her iPhone and flush and her eyes widen in fright. Saw that the caller ID her Ma. Chloe slowly breathed in and out and paced back and forth for a little bit, then Chloe slowly presses the accept call button.Knowing Ma was going to yell at from not calling in a week. Holds the phone back from her ear. Ma shouted at Chloe. " Why haven't you called in a week!?" I have been worried sick if something happened to my baby girl!" Chloe responded. "Ma I'm fine.I was just working ..." Ma proclaimed, "Chlo you don't understand I was about to call the VT police out to find you! Remember it's Sunday it's the big family dinner, ask Marie to come too?" After some time paced back and forth on the carpet listening to her Ma rant about not being safe. Look out onto the Ottauquechee River and gazed at it for a while from their window then Chloe replied. "Ma I know we are like related to the whole police department in Woodstock,but I am also a Private Investigator they know I can take care of myself,I'm a big girl." "Also Marie said she will come tonight to dinner." Chloe turned to Marie saw that she had a wide smile that covered the sky. Marie jump up and down uncontrollably. Ma squealed, "That's great I can't wait to see Marie and you, Chlo be safe. Don't forget to bring ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Identity In Joanna Gaines's The Magnolia Story Joanna Gaines, the creative and super talented co–star behind one of America's favorite home remodeling shows, Fixer Upper, shares in her book, The Magnolia Story, her childhood struggle with identity while growing up as a bi–racial child. She states, "I finally believed it was actually a beautiful thing to be unique and to be different" (Gaines, 2016). The battle for identity is a real facet of life for every human being. We must all come to terms with the fact that even if we exhibit similar ethnicity, personality, or intelligence, there is still a real set–apartness we all possess. As the textbook mentions, there are countless things, such as "individual differences in characteristics, influences, developmental outcomes" that impact ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Of course that only seems possible if people look to God and not man, despite the condition of their home environment and genetic makeup. David, the Psalmist, puts it this way, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well" (Psalm 139:14). David discovered his unique identity as one who God loved, and not only that, but he confidently proclaimed his identity as God's wonderful work. What people must consider is that his family life, friend life, and love life was not a cake walk. Actually, he encountered major hits and these hits attempted to teach him an alternative narrative, or label him as something different from what God said he was. He could have easily believed that he was an outcast or a problem, and therefore, he was not worth love. Saul, his main persecutor, is an example of a relationship that communicated those things to him. However, instead he chose to find his identity in God. He overcame by the power of God's love even in the midst of turbulent environments. Truly, this seems to speak to the resiliency of humankind and how we can overcome incredible circumstances like impoverished upbringings, dysfunctional home lives, and poor genes, especially when we believe we are unique and beloved by God. Besides ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. How Does Anderson Use Auteur Theory In The Movie Magnolia After viewing and an examination of one of Paul Thomas Anderson success film 'Magnolia', I have analysed that Anderson uses multiple themes involving regret and loneliness in the film which is connected to auteur theory. What I am going to examine is: How were the themes and the characters are related? How did Anderson's film techniques effect in the film? And why did Anderson use his similar style within the film? These questions are to give an understanding that focuses mainly on auteur theory in the film. The film takes place in San Fernando Valley where it revolves around eleven characters about their stories in one particular day. These stories have a little connection with each other as it involves dealing with their past and having ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... According to Sarris, "The second premise of the auteur theory is the distinguishable personality of the director as a criterion of value. Over a group of films, a director must exhibit certain recurrent characteristics of style, which serves as his signature. The way a film looks and moves should have some relationship to the way a director thinks and feels." (Sarris, 1962). Anderson uses his similar style in other films, including 'Magnolia' because as an auteur director creates films with their unique signature, it makes the audiences to naturally recognize their work. His unique signature acts as his personality to focus on recurring themes within his work. The theme he usually used in most of his films deals with regret and loneliness, this includes 'Magnolia' as well as his other films like 'Hard Eight', 'Boogie Nights' and 'There Will Be Blood'. Another style in his films is his film techniques such as the symmetry shot, Steadicam, the whip pan and the use of music. For example, the whip pan was used in 'Magnolia', 'Boogie Nights' and 'Hard Eight'. Therefore, Anderson's style used in his films to show his unique signature for the audience to recognize his ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Magnolia Officnali And Bark Essay Stress and anxiety can cause some pretty strong emotional responses the range of which can be as large as the number of people to talk to about the subject. Though the response our bodies give to these environmental irritants is the same. As a part of evolution the lower part of your brain or the reptilian hard wired part of your brain releases hormones and adrenalin into your blood stream. This is called your flee or fight reflex. The upper part of our brain or our reasoning center controls our reaction but does nothing about the chemicals released into our body's. The result is that if you live or work in environments that trigger these responses in you over and over again hormonal and adrenal chemicals in your body build up and can be very toxic to your system causing the symptoms related to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This leads to more stress and a cascading effect down the road to obesity. Magnolia Officnali's bark is fortunately an herb that can help control these hormones and relive your body of some of the damaging effects that these chemicals can have. Magnolia Officinalis bark or Hou Po in Chinese's acts to reduce the production of adrenalin by your adrenal gland by promoting production of a steroid called a corticosteroid which suppresses inflammation. It acts to enhance your body's ability to inhibit fungal and bacterial growth as a result reduces inflammation and pain. It also increases the levels of acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is a chemical vital to brain cell growth. Studies have shown that the lack of this chemical in the brain has a direct effect on the plaque build in the brain associated with Alzheimer's. Moreover, Phellodendroun Amurese or Huang bai in Chinese's Acts as an anti inflammatory, bacterial, and viral ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Film Analysis : Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias "Steel Magnolias" is a story about the close–knit relationships between six eccentric Southern women living in a small town in Louisiana. The film has a home spun, unpretentious feel to it. The plot alternates between humorous, everyday events with good–natured quips and the seriousness and heartaches to life's unexpected crises. Through the laughs and tears, the six women learn to endure hard times and emerge from the struggles with grace and dignity. The film is set in the 1980's with a tight knit homespun atmosphere. The Southern belles who are goofy on the outside but strong enough inside to survive any challenge that life deals them. Friendships help with a ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Truvy owns the shop which is one of the main friends in this film. Annelle is the beautician that Truvy hires to work alongside her in her shop. Annelle is quirky and a nervous nelly, but loveable and caring. Annelle gets a little wild in her single life and Truvy is right there to real her back in and keep her on the proper path. The place where these six friends will share their inner most thoughts and feelings is Truvys beauty salon. M'Lynn is the mother of three children, and the do all type of person. Shelby is her main priority due to her health problems. M'Lynn is married to Drum Eatenton which is the only husband in this film that appears more than once because most of the husbands are depressed or dead. The setting where these six friends will share their inner most thoughts is Truvys beauty shop. Shelby is a typical young Southern girl, with major health problems due to type one diabetes. Shelby is marring her sweat–heart Jackson but she tried to call off the wedding because she didn't think it was fair to Jackson that she couldn't give him children. The specialist told her that it's impossible for her to carry a baby physically because her body was too weak to handle it due to her diabetes. Clairee and Louisa are the comical pair of the group, Louisa is the high–spirited spit fire that dresses in coveralls and funny hats, and grows a garden when she doesn't even like vegetables. When asked why do you grow them then? "I'm a Southern ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Magnolia Multi Service Center Case Study The Magnolia Multi–Service Center provides various services to individuals in Houston. Some of the services that this community center provides include dental care, daycare, WIC programs, senior programs, etc. The service center also provides speech, language, and hearing services for children. The speech language pathologist (SLP) and the clinical fellow provide therapy services in small groups and individually. The SLP and clinical fellow provided individual therapy services for a fluency disorder, an autism spectrum disorder, an intellectual disability, and an articulation disorder within three hours. The Magnolia multi–service center provides necessary speech language and hearing services to individuals in the community. The University of Houston provides evaluations, screenings, and treatment in a large room within the Magnolia Multi–Service Center. The speech ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are many advantages and disadvantages in working for community clinics, like the Magnolia Multi–Service Center. Working in this setting allows the clinician to help individuals with lower socioeconomic statuses. A disadvantage to working in this setting is that the speech language pathologist is required to adhere to a strict schedule and rules. For example, the clinical fellow had a record sheet indicating the specific client and the time that the client arrived and left. If the client is late then the clinical graduate is required to only work with them using the remaining time in their appointment. Another disadvantage I noticed was the clinical graduate struggled to maintain the child's attention. When the client did not want to follow instructions, the client would often look towards their parent to try to avoid completing the task. There are many other advantage and disadvantages to working at this center and the clinical fellow readily handled the challenges and the unexpected occurrences in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Best Buy 's Corporate Office Best Buy "Our formula is simple: we're a growth company focused on better solving the unmet needs of our customers–and we rely on our employees to solve those puzzles. Thanks for stopping." Who is Best Buy? Best Buy's corporate office is located in Richfield, Minnesota and was founded by Richard Schulze in 1966. Originally, Best Buy was known as Sound of Music before changing its name in 1983. Best Buy is one of the largest big box retail electronics providers in the world generating over $40 billion annually. They offer a wide array of technology products, services and solutions regionally and internationally. Best Buy sells video games, car stereos, DVD's (Blu–Ray), cell phones, computers and software, video cameras, digital cameras, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The International segment constitutes of all Canada operations, including e–commerce and retail store operations under the brand names Best Buy (BestBuy.ca), Cell Shop, Best Buy Mobile, and Geek Squad; and all Mexico operations under the brand names Best Buy (BestBuy.com.mx), Geek Squad, and Best Buy Express. Best Buy in China China's consumer electronics market is similar to the early markets in the U.S. They put a huge priority and focus on products and prices. Having an ever–growing middle class, China represented an incredibly profitable opportunity for Best Buy. Eventually, Best Buy extended into the Chinese market in 2006, after three years of studying and identifying the market, by taking a majority stake in Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co., a local retail chain, for $180 million. Operations started with opening and introducing "branded" stores. These are the stores that mimicked the American style layout (very large). In addition, they made sure they had the most knowledgeable associates and did not offer any type of commission, just like in America. Best Buy had envisioned a huge return from entering into the International scene, but the expected surge of customers, never seem to come to fruition. After being open for six years, they only occupied a 1.8% share of the market. Eventually Best Buy shut down all "branded" stores in 2011. Barriers for Entry The company 's problems in China stemmed from six main issues: "extra"
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  • 29. An Examination of Shelby Eatenton in 'Steel Magnolias' Movie Character Presentation (Steel Magnolias) An examination of Shelby Eatenton Overview of Presentation This presentation will offer an overview of the plot and circumstances of the film, and one of the main characters, Shelby Eatenton. A nursing assessment will be presented on Shelby Eatenton along with several interventions and an overall conclusion regarding this patient. Background of Steel Magnolias and Shelby Eatenton The film opens on modern–day Louisiana and tells the story of a circle of friends on the wedding day of Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts) daughter of M'lynn Eatenton (Sally Field). Shelby suffers from type one diabetes. We follow the women in the circle of friends (Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton, Darryl Hannah, Shirley McClaine) and their bond as Shelby gets pregnant, bears the child and then suffers from kidney failure. Shelby goes on dialysis and her mother, M'lynn gives her one of her kidneys, which Shelby's body ultimately rejects, pushing her into a coma. Shelby's family ultimately decides to remove life support, as they're told that she will probably remain in the coma indefinitely. Shelby's mother M'lynn breaks down at her daughter's funeral but is able to continue living through the support of her friends, eventually realizing she has to help raise Shelby's child. (Ross, 1989). Functional Assessments Health Perception/Health Management: Generally in good health with the occasional cold and bouts of fatigue. She has to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. What Is The Theme Of The Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias is the story of a close circle of friends whose lives come together. It starts out with a wedding that Shelby Field and Dylan Mcdermott were having but Shelby's mom is scared to death that Shelby may have a baby because if she does have a baby she could die because of this disease that she was born with.The Divine Secrets of the Ya–Ya Sisterhood is about a group of women that form a friendship club in which the members call themselves Ya–Yas. It is a story about a mother and daughter and the healing of old wounds. The League of Their Own movie focuses on two sisters, Dottie and Kit, who work on a farm and play baseball for fun. Dottie is older, prettier, and is a natural at baseball and Kit really wants to be like her sister but she is not as good as her sister. Every movie we watched all the women are very close even though some of them are not family. In the movie Steel Magnolias the women are close and are always there for each other and support each other even though some of them are friends and not family. For example, the women would all get together at Truvy's salon and talk about how their life is going and discuss each other's problems and the women would give their opinions. The women valued their friendship and companionship along with the support they provided for each other while coming ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In the beginning of the movie they would not even speak to each other, but with help from the Ya– Ya's Sisterhood they begin to see through their differences. Five girls come together at the beginning creating a bond to never break the girls club that they have created. The importance of their sisterhood is that they try to help each other out or through problems they have with their families. Just like in the movie Steel Magnolias they are not all related but are so close they are like ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions Case Study Essay Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions Case Study Whittni Summerlee University of Phoenix BSHS/373 Financial Management in Human Services Frieda Flowers January 24th, 2010 Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions Case Study Magnolia Therapeutic Solutions is a well known nonprofit that provides psychotherapy for clients with Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PSTD). Magnolia contributed several hours of intensive help to the victims of 911. In return NYC gave the organization a large grant to help it meet the demands of PSTD services. Mary Stewart, the founder of the organization believed that the grant given in 2001 would be renewed in 2002 as well. Much to her surprise the grant was not renewed. The grant was already factored into ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 3). Causes Behind the Ultimate Problem There were several causes behind the ultimate problems Magnolia suffered. This seems to have stemmed from the lack of accountability and responsibility with the financial management. First, Mary had written a budget based on funds that were not guaranteed. She even based raising money for the organization on higher grants for 2002. Since the 2002 budget was written on false grants, this caused a huge problem and several staff members got laid off. This caused the organization to come to a stand still. This problem could have been solved a few different ways. Either by writing a budget with the grants and funds Mary knew 100% would be available. Or she could have written the budget with the NYC grant and had a back up budget incase it was not renewed. This way the board of directors could have seen either way Mary had a budget that could actually be carried out. Secondly, in 2001 the organization used the remainder of the grant to "increase other administrative services." The surplus from the grants in 2001 should have been budgeted into the growing organization and the services provided, not administrative services. "The identification of a human service agency's programs, the creation of a program structure, the assignment of program managers, and the designation of responsibility centers are the basic building blocks of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. In Magnolia Gardens By Alfred Hutty Essay I've chosen to write about the artwork In Magnolia Gardens by Alfred Hutty. It is an oil on canvas piece. The piece is approximately medium to large portrait. In Magnolia Gardens was created in 1945, a response to a time right after World War 1, where many people in Charleston were in despondency and poor, the rise of tourism benefited them greatly. I selected this work because it has bright but at the same time dark imagery, giving it a majestic but haunting piece of work. I will describe the work as follows: the imagery depicts a tree, surrounded by white blossoms. The tree itself is a very light grey to metallic grey at the bottom, and transcends into a dark ashy grey, into a color cafe at the top. The branches on the tree have the vibrant ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Personal Narrative: The Magnolia Multi-Center I believe it is important to acknowledge certain events during your life experiences. As those events serve as ways for you to look back and understand how your actions are influenced by the way you view things. For instance, February 6th, 2017, reinforced what I already knew. I knew the magnolia Multi–center location was in a low–income neighborhood because of a simple characteristic, the cars. For instance, I live in the Heights which can be considered a middle–class neighborhood. In my neighborhood, you can see brand new luxury vehicles daily, for instance, Mercedes, BMW's, Range Rovers, Jeeps, Maserati's, and other well–known vehicles brands. In the other hand, while driving towards my destination those vehicles became rare to see. I recall ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I remember feeling so nervous and anxious as it would be my first time observing a speech– language–pathologist clinician performing therapy, experiencing that hands–on experience. As I sat down in my car I could not stop thinking about the various emotions I was feeling at that time. Finally, it was time for me to get going. Well, let's recognize that the speech clinic was easy to find among the all the other service clinics offered by Magnolia's multi–center building, a huge University of Houston sign was resting in the middle of the hallway. As I entered the room is was exactly how pictured it, mini classroom feeling with very minimal wall decorations. There was a small filing cabinet on of posterior left side of the room. As soon as walked in you were greeted by the speech–language pathologist, who was sitting on her desk resting in on the anterior left side of the room. There were also two different size tables in the room, one was the children's table with four available seats and the adult table with four seats as well. As for the setting, it was clean and approachable. The classroom decorations were minimal, there not too much ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Magnolia Paul Thomas Anderson Essay After viewing and an examination of one of Paul Thomas Anderson success film 'Magnolia', I have analysed that Anderson uses multiple themes involving regret and loneliness in the film which is connected to auteur theory. What I am going to examine is: How were the themes and the characters are related? How did Anderson's film techniques affect in the film? And why did Anderson use his similar style within the film? These questions are to give an understanding that focuses mainly on auteur theory in the film. The film takes place in San Fernando Valley where it revolves around eleven characters about their stories in one particular day. These stories have a little connection with each other as it involves dealing with their past and having ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The film techniques he uses in most of his films is symmetry, the whip pan and the steadicam. In 'Magnolia', the steadicam was used when Stanley, the quiz kid is guided through the TV studio. It lasted for about three minutes. This technique was used to show the characters interaction within the studio. Compare to 'Hard Eight', Anderson uses his steadicam to follow Sydney, a man in his 60s' walking in the casino, where you are not only focus on him but you see the other characters interactions in the background. The symmetry shot was used when two people are talking to each other in their opposite sides. In 'Magnolia', we can see Frank and the woman interviewer talking to each other in their opposite sides, hence it's called a symmetry shot. Anderson used this shot to create a sense of tranquility but also a sense of anxiety of the characters. The famous whip pan technique that Anderson used in 'Magnolia' creates an effective fast–paced atmosphere as he uses the inter–cuts between the characters to show the impact of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. The Parking Space At Magnolia Medical Center 1. Events : We were playing a game called (Parking in the City) at the third class meeting by divided to different groups. Each group consisted of two students and should fill some parts in their paper to negotiate Part (A Employee & B Garage attendant) there were Target Point, Resistance Point, BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement), which I was the employee. After that students who had picked part A or B should discuss about what they would talk and find out how they could peruse the different side. My part A as Employee that I worked at Magnolia Medical Center, which I reserved after a reservation from a restaurant in the downtown. My case was that use the parking space at Magnolia Medical Center because the restaurant is a few minutes' walk from, so I parked my car there but after I had finished my meal I shocked that I must pay fee with $30 that I should not pay any fee as an employee at Magnolia Medical Center and the ideal would be to pay $0 even there were change in my pocket or to pay less than $30. In my opinion, I was unsure in the beginning that if I could negotiate with the garage manager because I used to be a calm person and in this situation there were cars behind me, while I was talking with the garage manager. However, each side tried to convince the other side based on its own thoughts. 2. Emotions : Actually, I have enjoyed playing with my classmates, as my feeling was full of happiness for the second ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. The Book Magnolia The book Magnolia is about a girl named Jemma and a boy named Ryder and they always have been next–door neighbours. They used to be friends until grade 8 were an event happens that broke their friendship forever. And now in grade 12, they can't stand each other. Their parents have always wanted them to be a bit more than friends, but Ryder and Jemma hated the thought of being together. And a storm rages through town while the parents of Ryder and Jemma are gone, during the storm their feelings for each other shift and they learn about if they love or hate. They face a lot of adventures, horror and disaster but at the end, all works out and leads to a cliffhanger. This story is like Romeo and Juliet backwards and no one dies at the end. The ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Sisterhood In Goblin Market By Christina Rossetti And... Sisterhood happens to be a powerful and moving concept. Several people do not believe that it is an actual notion due to it rarely being mentioned unlike brotherhood. Men standing as one remains a more believable idea than women standing as one. The blame for that would be attributable to society and its sexist views. Males have taken over as the main root for society which has led to women being degraded more often than not. Society enjoys putting women down for incidents that they praise men for. In fact, society has taught women to verbally attack other women in matters that others consider potentially wrong. However, that is not the basis of sisterhood. Sisterhood exists based on women lifting other women up and essentially being there for one another instead of oppressing them. Women should not feel beaten down by other women considering they are all one in the same. The poem "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti and the film Steel Magnolias directed by Herbert Ross shows true sisterhood in which women come together and perform everything they can to assist other struggling women even when the people of society, including other females, are trying to sever their bonds. In the poem "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti, there is a definite prominence of women striving to overcome society's norms. Laura and Lizzie, the two main characters, get ambushed by a group of goblins. These goblins represent society and how it will try to bring a woman down for any cause. The ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Magnolia Center Essay The Magnolia Center has been part of Riverside's core business district since the city first developed the county of Riverside. Located just off the 91 freeway the area's grid is still divided by main streets and avenues heavily travelled today at Magnolia Center. It's this design that naturally draws commercial business to the area, bring together multiple trades to do business. Today the center boasts current modern designs with its professional and medical offices located in the area. Just outside of these boundaries are small surrounding residential neighborhoods with touches of olden time designs used in the Mid–Century, introducing the modern era designs of architecture for urban development complimenting the future building of Riverside CA condos for sale. Housing developments in the area now include both single family homes and condominiums offering ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The city expects to continue its recovery adding over 70,000 new residents with at least 25% in need of a new home by 2035. There is no doubt that the increase of residents will increase the demand for homes supporting the projected employment growth, which is expected to attract household names companies in need of young professional talent to the area. For sellers the area's trend is positive with employment projections expected to increase by over 27% during the next 10 years. The impact may be the anticipated new development planned for Magnolia Center and its surrounding communities. As a result the prices are rising in Magnolia Center, and the median sales price during this period increased from $290,000 to $305,000. In spite of the closing contract trend being lower at the end of 2015, there were fewer inventories available for both single family homes and shared property condominiums, sending a signal that Magnolia Center is a still seller's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Annelle Dupuy's With Steel Magnolias Each of these four films is dealing with very complex and uniquely feminine challenges in the modern world. The screenplays were very compelling, probably the most compelling I have personally watched. The layering of the female characters was put forth in a way where their struggles and obstacles did not necessarily make them weak. Although many of their struggles and challenges were uniquely associated to their gender, the portrayal of their sagas and interactions with one another as women were not uninteresting or unworthy of the greatest appreciation of character development by the writers. These were strong and interesting characters, which just happened to be women dealing with distinctly difficult challenges. The filmmakers did a superb ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Filmmakers and the writers had the most challenging task with that of this character because it was intertwined with that of a historical figure who was troubled herself but very famous for her literary ability and accomplishments. Laura is reading the work of Virginia Woolf, and is immersed in her own life, which is very structured regimented, and comes with enormous societal standards and expectations. It is this structure and rigidity that imprisons Laura. The unhappiness of Laura is something that leads her to seek solace and emotional vitality in the work of Woolf and her novel Mrs. Dalloway. This is what makes the story very unique, because it is layering the experiences of several different women into one, and they each interact with each other without knowing it. Virginia Woolf has created Mrs. Dalloway. Laura is engaging into the life of Mrs. Dalloway as a respite from her own personal life. And the character of Dalloway is confronted with her own problems, which has themes that resonate with both women. The complicated method of portraying this in the story and film is effective, as there are scenes that show three days of three different years, bookmarked by the tragedy of Mrs. Woolf's suicide. The way that the filmmakers showed this was very good, mainly because it was not confusing or boring which is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. Magnolia Case Study Essay Magnolia Data Redo Our team decided to visualize only the important initiatives for Magnolia (MCI) and focus on initiatives which have not met goal. Therefore, MCI has clear direction on where to focus their efforts. 1. % 3rd Grade Children Who Are Proficient in Reading We changed the display of "% 3rd Grade Children Who Are Proficient in Reading" section from narrative into gauge graph to show the achievement of the target goal (which we assume is 100%). As the "summary" measurement for the whole MCI program, the new graph will be more attractive to read and help stakeholders to evaluate the progress and make any improvements and more prominent in its new position on top left. 2. Development Progress of Children Entering Kindergarten We changed the visualization of these graphs by converting into the doughnut charts because those are more obvious and easier for the reader to see the achievement of each initiative. We prefer the doughnut graphs rather than bar charts due to its ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The "% of Parents Reading ........." indicator is very important because it is a proxy measurement and directly tied to the main goal of 3rd grade reading proficiency, which reflects the success of the other initiatives. The "% of Parents Linked ...." indicator is also crucial because it shows the progress of MCI's network partners engaging with current clients. With only 20–25 of 70 network partners were highly active, this measurement can be used to improve partners' engagement on MCI programs. We also changed the time frame in all of time series graphs to quarterly to make it easier to track the performance and determine the time frame of the evaluation. Moreover, only the data of community overall is displayed. We did this in order to reduce the "noise" on the dashboard, give more white spaces, and keep the focus on the most important ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...