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The document outlines a comedy film proposal featuring Will Ferrell as a character named Andrew Anderson who is unemployed and lives at home playing video games. When his more successful brother Lance, played by Adam Sandler, returns to town, their mother urges Andrew to be more like Lance. The film follows Andrew's attempts to find success and a job, while also pursuing his brother's fiancée. The film is inspired by comedies like Happy Gilmore and Step Brothers, and has an estimated budget of $40 million with potential profits of $75 million.
The document discusses research the author conducted on short films. It begins by covering the history of short films, noting that comedies were initially very popular but genres later expanded. The document then discusses genres in short films today and codes/conventions for different genres. It provides examples for several genres and settles on a teen drama concept. Influences and target audiences are also mentioned. The focus is on exploring genres and developing an idea for a short teen drama film.
The document outlines plans for a short film about a teenage girl named Angelina who is cyberbullied and manipulated by an anonymous person online, with the story exploring how she works to discover the identity of her tormentor. Key details include character profiles, a production schedule, storyboards, and a script for the film.
Sylvester Stallone struggled as an actor early in his career, taking small roles and odd jobs to make ends meet. He wrote the script for Rocky in 1976, which he starred in and which became a critical and commercial success, winning Best Picture. Stallone went on to star in several successful action films cementing himself as an action hero, though he had some commercial failures as he tried to branch out from those roles. Later in his career, Stallone saw some decline at the box office as he faced new competition and physical limitations from injuries over the years. However, he has continued acting and producing, including recent Expendables films and other projects.
Rome WasnT Built Day Essay. Online assignment writing service.Angelavette Dowdy
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The document discusses the differences between military and civilian life, noting that military life involves strict rules and regulations, uniformity, and following orders from superiors, while civilian life allows for more freedom and individuality but lacks the structure and benefits of military service. Adapting to civilian life after military service can be difficult due to differences in lifestyle, work environment, and loss of benefits, camaraderie, and purpose that military life provided. Transitioning veterans would benefit from programs that help them adjust to increased independence and responsibility in the civilian world.
The document outlines a pitch for a romantic comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler. Will Ferrell's character Andrew is an unemployed 30-something who still lives at home, while Adam Sandler plays his successful brother Lance. Andrew is urged to get his life together and be more like Lance. The film follows Andrew's attempts to find work and romance with his brother's fiancée, while also confronting Lance about his disrespectful behavior. The film is inspired by comedies like Step Brothers and Happy Gilmore, and is targeted towards teenagers with a $40 million budget and estimated $75 million profit.
The document outlines a pitch for a romantic comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler. Ferrell would play a unemployed man living at home who is urged by his mother to be more like his successful brother, played by Sandler. Through hilarious hijinks, Ferrell's character tries to find his way in life and pursue his brother's fiancée. The film is inspired by comedies like Step Brothers and Happy Gilmore, and aims to communicate that anyone can accomplish their goals through hard work, even when facing put downs from others.
The document outlines a comedy film proposal featuring Will Ferrell as a character named Andrew Anderson who is unemployed and lives at home playing video games. When his more successful brother Lance, played by Adam Sandler, returns to town, their mother urges Andrew to be more like Lance. The film follows Andrew's attempts to find success and a job, while also pursuing his brother's fiancée. The film is inspired by comedies like Happy Gilmore and Step Brothers, and has an estimated budget of $40 million with potential profits of $75 million.
The document discusses research the author conducted on short films. It begins by covering the history of short films, noting that comedies were initially very popular but genres later expanded. The document then discusses genres in short films today and codes/conventions for different genres. It provides examples for several genres and settles on a teen drama concept. Influences and target audiences are also mentioned. The focus is on exploring genres and developing an idea for a short teen drama film.
The document outlines plans for a short film about a teenage girl named Angelina who is cyberbullied and manipulated by an anonymous person online, with the story exploring how she works to discover the identity of her tormentor. Key details include character profiles, a production schedule, storyboards, and a script for the film.
Sylvester Stallone struggled as an actor early in his career, taking small roles and odd jobs to make ends meet. He wrote the script for Rocky in 1976, which he starred in and which became a critical and commercial success, winning Best Picture. Stallone went on to star in several successful action films cementing himself as an action hero, though he had some commercial failures as he tried to branch out from those roles. Later in his career, Stallone saw some decline at the box office as he faced new competition and physical limitations from injuries over the years. However, he has continued acting and producing, including recent Expendables films and other projects.
Rome WasnT Built Day Essay. Online assignment writing service.Angelavette Dowdy
The document provides instructions for using an essay writing service on HelpWriting.net, including creating an account, submitting a request by completing an order form, and reviewing bids from writers to select one and place a deposit to start the assignment. The service allows for free revisions and refunds work if plagiarized to ensure customer satisfaction.
Death Penalty Controversy Essay. Online assignment writing service.Anna Holmes
The document discusses the differences between military and civilian life, noting that military life involves strict rules and regulations, uniformity, and following orders from superiors, while civilian life allows for more freedom and individuality but lacks the structure and benefits of military service. Adapting to civilian life after military service can be difficult due to differences in lifestyle, work environment, and loss of benefits, camaraderie, and purpose that military life provided. Transitioning veterans would benefit from programs that help them adjust to increased independence and responsibility in the civilian world.
Maxine Hong Kingston details her experience growing up as the daughter of Chinese immigrants in 1960s California, having to straddle her traditional upbringing at home and the different culture outside, feeling both voiceless yet intelligent as a child. She describes complex interactions from her childhood that provide insight into her reasoning and understanding of the world at that time despite difficulties caused by cultural differences, like failing kindergarten despite her cleverness. Through recounting her experiences in Woman Warrior, Kingston is able to assert herself and her personal strength of character developed from navigating two cultures not always accepting of her differences as a first generation American.
Harrison opines that people fail to achieve their goals in life because they don't believe in themselves. This principle translates to your career as well. You can reach as high as you want to if you are convinced that you have it in you to reach there.
The article discusses the accuracy of Henry Longfellow's poem regarding the impending US Civil War over slavery. While Longfellow was an abolitionist, the article argues his poem contained many inaccuracies in its description of events. Specifically, it states Longfellow was not well informed on the topics and conversations he wrote about, leading him to provide false details that sounded believable but were factually incorrect. The article concludes Longfellow's poem did not present an accurate portrayal of the circumstances around the coming war and conflict over slavery in the United States.
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This document discusses how the ego's fear of rejection can hamper salespeople's effectiveness. It provides advice to salespeople to overcome this fear by being willing to turn down potential clients and by speaking more authentically about their unique value rather than using vague, bland language. A client of the author is used as an example of someone who was initially afraid to reject prospects out of fear of upsetting them, but was able to overcome this fear with practice. Facing fears of rejection and being misunderstood can be invigorating and allow one's true self to shine through in a way that attracts others.
Commitment is key to any form of success. You should not do any sort of job that your heart is not in and that you cannot be committed to. Without a strong commitment you will not have the success you desire.
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Here are the key steps for conducting this experiment to determine the rate of reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulphate:
1. Prepare sodium thiosulphate solutions of different known concentrations (e.g. 0.1 M, 0.2 M, 0.3 M).
2. Prepare hydrochloric acid solutions of the same concentrations.
3. Place a cross marked on paper under a conical flask. This will serve as the timer.
4. Add the sodium thiosulphate solution to the conical flask. Start the timer.
5. Quickly add the hydrochloric acid solution to the conical flask and start timing how long it takes
This document provides tips for job seekers on writing a CV, cover letter, preparing for interviews, networking, and developing a personal brand. Some key points include:
- Know your strengths, competencies, and the value you can bring to an employer when writing your CV. Tailor it to each specific job.
- Keep cover letters brief, include relevant contact information and the job being applied for.
- During interviews, focus on illustrating how you meet the employer's needs with concrete examples rather than vague statements.
- Network widely through professional organizations, alumni groups, sports teams and maintain an online presence on LinkedIn to promote your personal brand.
- Developing a personal website to
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Generate Internal Congruence For Easy Attraction and ProsperityGeorge Hutton
http://mindpersuasion.com/subconscious-mind/
To manifest anything, or even do anything, you've got to generate as much internal congruence as possible. Even the easiest tasks will be difficult without congruence, and some of the most amazing things you can think of will be simple so long as you have internal congruence. For more information, please visit http://mindpersuasion.com
The neighbor would see the man of the house drink beers quickly behind his garage when his daughter and son-in-law visited. This happened every few weeks and was the man's way of dealing with the stress of their visits. The passage discusses common ways people cope with stress, such as distraction, avoidance, isolation, or dissipating energy, but argues these don't resolve the underlying issues. It introduces the concept of "focusing" from Dr. Gendlin's research - accepting feelings instead of resisting stress, in order to remain conscious of problems and deal with them directly.
Are You Motivated by Power, Relationships, or Achievement?Employment Crossing
The document discusses three different personality types that may emerge when someone sits in the restored classic cars that the author has spent decades restoring: power-oriented, relationship-oriented, and achievement-oriented. It provides examples of how each type would react and what questions they would ask when viewing the cars, noting their different motivations - power, relationships, and achievement respectively. The author stresses the importance of understanding one's own personality type and being in a career that allows one to thrive using their natural motivations.
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Expert insights and tips on how to build resilient and mentally healthy workplace cultures.
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WorkLife is about providing a space where tips and strategies can be shared that help all of us to thrive. In a big way. It's about providing all of us, its readers, with that unfair advantage.
And it goes beyond mental health. As humans, our sense of 'wellbeing' is the outcome of a complex interplay of mental, emotional, physical, social, spiritual, financial, environmental, and many other aspects.
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This document discusses how the ego's fear of rejection can hamper salespeople's effectiveness. It provides advice to salespeople to overcome this fear by being willing to turn down potential clients and by speaking more authentically about their unique value rather than using vague, bland language. A client of the author is used as an example of someone who was initially afraid to reject prospects out of fear of upsetting them, but was able to overcome this fear with practice. Facing fears of rejection and being misunderstood can be invigorating and allow one's true self to shine through in a way that attracts others.
Commitment is key to any form of success. You should not do any sort of job that your heart is not in and that you cannot be committed to. Without a strong commitment you will not have the success you desire.
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The document provides instructions for using a writing assistance service called HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, and the service offers refunds for plagiarized work.
Public Law Essay Plans - Lecture Notes 1-12 - PubliKatie Williams
Here are the key steps for conducting this experiment to determine the rate of reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulphate:
1. Prepare sodium thiosulphate solutions of different known concentrations (e.g. 0.1 M, 0.2 M, 0.3 M).
2. Prepare hydrochloric acid solutions of the same concentrations.
3. Place a cross marked on paper under a conical flask. This will serve as the timer.
4. Add the sodium thiosulphate solution to the conical flask. Start the timer.
5. Quickly add the hydrochloric acid solution to the conical flask and start timing how long it takes
This document provides tips for job seekers on writing a CV, cover letter, preparing for interviews, networking, and developing a personal brand. Some key points include:
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- Keep cover letters brief, include relevant contact information and the job being applied for.
- During interviews, focus on illustrating how you meet the employer's needs with concrete examples rather than vague statements.
- Network widely through professional organizations, alumni groups, sports teams and maintain an online presence on LinkedIn to promote your personal brand.
- Developing a personal website to
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LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines for June 2024Bruce Bennett
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We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
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We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
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2. A Few Weeks Ago I Interviewed A Guy For A Job Who Has Been Emailing Me Every Few Days Since The Interview He was highly qualified for the position and had great credentials. I have decided that I am not going to hire him and I will tell you why: The day of the interview, he had apparently just walked off the job he had held for the past three years because the company was going to make payroll later than usual. When he said this to me in the interview I thought about it for some time, wondering if this was really an appropriate response to a cash crunch happening at his company. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the company and should have had some control over the money situation there.
3. I Have Determined That This Fellow Probably Does Not Handle Frustration Or Various Problems Very Well If he came to work at our company, how would he handle our problems? Life and work are not always a bed of roses, and one’s ability to handle frustration and problems makes a huge difference in the outcome a person may achieve. It is absolutely crucial to learn how to fail and how to deal with frustration .
4. When FedEx Was In Its Early Days, There Were A Couple Of Times When It Had Its Airplanes Repossessed. The company needed to get enough package orders that day in order to get enough money to get its airplanes back, so it could deliver packages that evening and stay in business. When we think of a powerful company like FedEx today, it is hard to fathom that it was a company that ever came this close to going out of business, but it is true.
5. One Of The Secrets Of FedEx And Anyone Who Is Able To Achieve Outstanding Success… Is that they are also able to handle frustration and have the ability to deal with rejection. If you cannot deal with rejection and frustration you might as well give up now. The most successful people out there generally deal with a tremendous amount of frustration and rejection until they reach their goals. Having the ability to maintain a positive attitude and stay disciplined in the face of frustration and rejection enables you to be strong and to achieve the goals you are seeking to achieve.
6. You Need To Become An Expert In Failing Because The More You Fail The More You Will Learn Also, the more times you fail, the more likely you are able to make the law of averages work for you. That is how it is in baseball. A hitter does not hit a home run every single time; he only hits a home run some of the time. You are not going to fail all the time, and the more times you try, the more likely it is that you will eventually end up hitting a home run. The more swings you make, the better off you are likely to become.
7. In The Job Search Field There Is nothing More Important Than Taking A Lot Of Swings Many job seekers fear rejection and do not apply to every possible job opening. And they definitely do not apply to employers who are not advertising any open positions. My advice to you, however, is to apply to every single employer you can find–even those who do not have any apparent openings. This can make a tremendous difference for you, because you are going to hit a home run with some of these employers; it is a numbers game. Besides this, what is the worst thing that could happen? You might get a letter or an email saying that the employer does not have any openings? This is an easy rejection to take. Who cares? Just keep moving along, and something else will inevitably work out.
8. When A Company Advertises Jobs We Typically Receive A Lot Of Applications Around 95% of the applications we receive are completely appropriate for the job that has been advertised. However, many of the applications are not appropriate, and are sent by people who have no business applying in the first place. For example, for an attorney job we may get someone who is a landscaper down the street from our office applying, or a receptionist. But guess what! I often look at these applications, and in the past I have actually hired numerous people who have applied incorrectly; I have just hired them for a different job that was not being advertised.
9. Why? It Is Easy. If we have a receptionist job open and I have not gotten around to advertising it yet, then I will bring the person in and interview him or her for the job. Since this person is the only applicant for the job so far, he or she typically has a much better chance of securing the job than if the person was competing with 100+ other applicants for the same position. In return for risking almost certain rejection by applying inappropriately for a job, many people actually end up getting new jobs.
10. I Failed Algebra Twice Once in middle school and a second time in high school. Had I not eventually passed this course, along with several other higher–level courses, I would not have gone to a good college and probably would not be where I am today. When I was told to stick to remedial math classes I simply did not give up on algebra. I kept trying until I finally passed the class. I even ended up taking advanced calculus classes in college, which I never would have done had I given up.
11. One Of The Most Inspiring Stories Regarding Rejection And Frustration Is the Story Of Sylvester Stallone Since he was very young, Stallone had wanted to star in movies. He had a difficult childhood and grew up in Hell’s Kitchen, a rough neighborhood in New York City. He wanted to make movies because he felt that it was a way to inspire people about what they were capable of.
12. Stallone Tried To Get Parts In Movies And Was Rejected Continually He was told that he looked funny, that he talked out of the side of his mouth and sounded funny. Stallone’s voice and the way he looks have to do with his head being pulled out with forceps when he was born. The forceps severed a nerve and caused paralysis in parts of Stallone’s face, which caused his slurred speech and drooping lower lip. From a young age, Stallone was handicapped to some extent. He attended a high school for problem children, and after graduating, he enrolled in beauty school. One of Stallone’s first feature films was a soft-core pornography movie called “Party at Kitty and Stud’s”, which Stallone did in 1970. He was paid $200 for two days work.
13. As He Tried To Advance In The Acting Field, Stallone Was Told ‘No’ By Agents Again And Again He was apparently thrown out of agency offices in New York more than 1,500 times. There were not even 1,500 agents in New York at the time, but Stallone had gone to many of the agents’ offices multiple times–even after being thrown out. Stallone got his first job by going to an agent’s office and spending an entire night there. He arrived at 4:00 pm and the agent refused to see him. When the agent came back the next morning he saw that Stallone was still waiting there, and he gave him a job. Stallone’s first gig was playing a thug that got beaten up. Despite landing this small role and a few others, the aspiring actor still did not have money to eat, and he could not even afford to heat his apartment during the cold New York winter.
14. Stallone’s wife at the time kept telling him to go out and get a real job, something that did not involve acting; however, he refused to do so because he was afraid that if he took a normal job he would lose his hunger to succeed in acting. Stallone felt that this hunger gave him an edge, and made him stronger. Stallone and his wife would have one horrible fight after another because he was so broke.
15. One Day Stallone Went To The New York Public Library, Where It Was Warm He had no plans to read anything; he just wanted to escape the chill of his apartment. He stumbled onto a book by Edgar Allen Poe and started reading it. According to Stallone, reading Poe’s work inspired him right then and there to become a writer. Stallone believes that Poe helped him learn to emotionally influence others by not focusing on himself, but by looking at people and the world around him. Stallone went on to write a movie script called Paradise Alley, which he sold for only $100. Meanwhile, he was so broke that he sold his wife’s jewelry, which officially ended their relationship.
16. A few weeks later Stallone watched Muhammed Ali fight Chuck Wepner. The fight inspired Stallone. That evening Stallone went home and, in three short days, he wrote the script for Rocky . Stallone tried to sell the script and was rejected numerous times. Finally, he found two men, Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler, who really liked the script. They offered him $125,000, but Stallone refused and stated that he would only accept this money if he could star in the movie. The producers did not want Stallone to star in the movie because he was an unknown actor. A couple of weeks later they offered him $250,000 if he would not star in the movie, and once again he refused. Later the producers offered Stallone $325,000, and he turned this down as well. Stallone felt that Rocky was his story, and that it was incredibly important for him to play the leading role.
17. Eventually, The Producers Offered Him $35,000 And Allowed Him To Play The Part In The Movie They would also give Stallone a share of the profits. Ultimately the movie cost $1,000,000 to make and ended up grossing over $200,000,000–and winning an Oscar. Stallone said that right before he received the Oscar he had read every rejection he had ever received and all of the negative things that people had ever said about him, because he had written it all down. One of my favorite quotes is from Stallone: “I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat.”
18. There Is Nothing Wrong With Failing. Stallone failed many times early on, and has since left a legacy of one of the most inspiring and fantastic movies ever written and produced. If you do not succeed the first time, just look at what went wrong and change it. Frustration and rejection make you stronger. Doing something and failing is better than doing nothing. At least by trying, you will learn a lesson. Learning a lesson is among the most valuable experiences you can have. Rejection is a numbers game. The more you are rejected, the closer you are to success. Let the law of averages work on your behalf, and never give up what you are doing . You need to push through in order to succeed, and to not worry about all the no(s) you are receiving. Each no will bring you closer to a yes . Put your emotions and negative feelings about being rejected behind you.
19. Life is often frustrating, and the road to success is also often frustrating. Your ability to handle this frustration and rejection, will ultimately determine the level of success you will experience. Imagine if Stallone had stopped early on when he experienced frustration and rejection. Work through frustration and rejection, and never stop moving forward.