The document contains a collection of quotes by Warren Buffett on investing and business. Some of the key ideas expressed are to take a long term view when making investment decisions as though you only had 20 punches on a lifetime decision card; to associate with people more accomplished than yourself to help improve your own skills and abilities; and that the price paid for an asset is different from its underlying value, so it is wise to purchase high quality assets when their price is marked down.
This document lists the names of various rivers, creeks, and other bodies of water from locations across the United States, along with a few brief descriptions. Some of the locations mentioned include the Quinault River in Washington, Blue Spring State Park in Florida, the Salmon River in Idaho, and the McKenzie River in Oregon. The list of nature scenes is accompanied by music and concludes with a note on the date and initials of the creator.
The whole family can enjoy crabbing along the Oregon coast year-round using traps baited with chicken, fish, or packaged bait. A shellfish license is required to catch the maximum of 12 male Dungeness crabs per day from Astoria to Brookings using up to 3 traps. Crabbing provides a fun and delicious way for families to enjoy the Oregon coast.
Alaska is a state located in the northwest of the United States with its capital in Juneau. Some key geographical features include the Aleutian Islands and Denali National Park. The climate varies by region from oceanic on the western coast to continental and arctic elsewhere. Some of the largest cities in Alaska are Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Sitka, Ketchikan, Kenai, Kodiak, Bethel, Wasilla, and Barrow.
The document provides descriptions of various landmarks and locations along the Oregon coast, including lighthouses such as Heceta Head lighthouse and Yaquina Head lighthouse, cities like Newport and Portland, beaches like Cannon Beach and Gearhart Beach, natural formations like Haystack Rock, and geographic features such as the Columbia River Gorge and Coos Bay.
The document provides information on the natural wonders and history of several Northwestern states, including Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It discusses the Lewis and Clark expedition in Idaho in 1805 and the gold rush of 1860. In Oregon, it notes human activity dating back 13,200 years and the state's admission to the union in 1895. Washington is described as the "Evergreen State" with western and eastern regions that have wet and dry climates respectively. Major cities and landmarks mentioned include Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Glacier National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Portland, Mount Rainier, and Seattle.
Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge Style GuideTravel Oregon
This style guide was created for the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge regions of Oregon to help promote the areas as tourist destinations. The guide includes branding elements like logos, taglines, and photography styles. It provides templates for different types of advertisements and collateral, including single page ads, spreads, banners, and business cards. The templates are meant to help local tourism businesses promote the regions in a cohesive way. Specific guidelines cover typography, headlines, icons, and photography to ensure consistent branding.
The document contains a collection of quotes by Warren Buffett on investing and business. Some of the key ideas expressed are to take a long term view when making investment decisions as though you only had 20 punches on a lifetime decision card; to associate with people more accomplished than yourself to help improve your own skills and abilities; and that the price paid for an asset is different from its underlying value, so it is wise to purchase high quality assets when their price is marked down.
This document lists the names of various rivers, creeks, and other bodies of water from locations across the United States, along with a few brief descriptions. Some of the locations mentioned include the Quinault River in Washington, Blue Spring State Park in Florida, the Salmon River in Idaho, and the McKenzie River in Oregon. The list of nature scenes is accompanied by music and concludes with a note on the date and initials of the creator.
The whole family can enjoy crabbing along the Oregon coast year-round using traps baited with chicken, fish, or packaged bait. A shellfish license is required to catch the maximum of 12 male Dungeness crabs per day from Astoria to Brookings using up to 3 traps. Crabbing provides a fun and delicious way for families to enjoy the Oregon coast.
Alaska is a state located in the northwest of the United States with its capital in Juneau. Some key geographical features include the Aleutian Islands and Denali National Park. The climate varies by region from oceanic on the western coast to continental and arctic elsewhere. Some of the largest cities in Alaska are Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Sitka, Ketchikan, Kenai, Kodiak, Bethel, Wasilla, and Barrow.
The document provides descriptions of various landmarks and locations along the Oregon coast, including lighthouses such as Heceta Head lighthouse and Yaquina Head lighthouse, cities like Newport and Portland, beaches like Cannon Beach and Gearhart Beach, natural formations like Haystack Rock, and geographic features such as the Columbia River Gorge and Coos Bay.
The document provides information on the natural wonders and history of several Northwestern states, including Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It discusses the Lewis and Clark expedition in Idaho in 1805 and the gold rush of 1860. In Oregon, it notes human activity dating back 13,200 years and the state's admission to the union in 1895. Washington is described as the "Evergreen State" with western and eastern regions that have wet and dry climates respectively. Major cities and landmarks mentioned include Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Glacier National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Portland, Mount Rainier, and Seattle.
Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge Style GuideTravel Oregon
This style guide was created for the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge regions of Oregon to help promote the areas as tourist destinations. The guide includes branding elements like logos, taglines, and photography styles. It provides templates for different types of advertisements and collateral, including single page ads, spreads, banners, and business cards. The templates are meant to help local tourism businesses promote the regions in a cohesive way. Specific guidelines cover typography, headlines, icons, and photography to ensure consistent branding.
This document provides a comparison of the transportation histories of Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon. It discusses the growth of both cities' populations from 1880 to 2000. In the late 19th/early 20th century, both cities boomed due to their ports and connections to national railroad networks. Passenger rail peaked in the early-mid 20th century, with over 90 trains serving Portland, OR daily. However, the rise of automobiles and suburbs in the postwar period led to declines in rail and inner cities in both Portlands. Urban renewal projects in the 1960s-70s reconfigured the cities' street grids and displaced residents to accommodate cars.
This document outlines the itinerary for the Griffon High School freshman class field trip along the Oregon Coast over three days. They will visit ten locations along the coast, including Astoria, Fort Clatsop, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Depoe Bay, Newport, and engage in hands-on learning activities at each stop related to history, science, and economics. Students are required to document their activities and lessons in a field trip journal, which will be graded and comprise 10-25% of their term grades.
The document discusses Portland's history of racial inequity in housing and transportation. It describes how African Americans were restricted to certain neighborhoods through redlining and their neighborhoods were then negatively impacted by freeway and development projects in the postwar era. It outlines Metro's recent efforts to operationalize equity in regional planning through establishing goals, conducting an equity inventory, and defining an equity strategy and timeline to incorporate equity considerations into all agency activities and decisions.
Bosnia/Herzegovina is located in Southeastern Europe surrounded by Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro with coastline on the Adriatic Sea. It has a long history of being controlled by various empires and formed Yugoslavia after World War I before gaining independence in 1992. The population is made up of Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats who practice Islam, Orthodox Christianity, and Catholicism respectively. Some notable landmarks include the Stari Most bridge, Kravica falls, and the site of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Handball, soccer, and festivals are part of Bosnian/Herzegovinian culture and cuisine includes baklava and bosans
The Oregon Trail began in 1834 when missionaries traveled west to the Oregon territory, starting a route that would be used by many settlers in subsequent years. The journey along the 2,000 mile trail from St. Louis, Missouri to the Willamette Valley in Oregon took 4-6 months, with travelers facing many hardships along the way. The trail provided a path to a new life for settlers braving the long journey in covered wagons pulled by oxen.
The document provides information about Bosnia and Herzegovina. It discusses the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992-1995 which resulted in over 200,000 deaths and 2 million refugees as Serbs and Croats fought against Muslims. It provides details on the country's demographics, economy, industries including mining and manufacturing, exports, and important cultural sites such as the Old Bridge in Mostar.
Art Garfunkel wrote an article about his experience performing a concert in New York City. The article discusses his emotions around returning to perform in his hometown. Photographer Tone captured photos of the concert using HDR tone mapping techniques.
Portland, Oregon is known as a green city due to its sustainable transportation system and strategies to harvest rainwater. Some of its rainwater harvesting methods include rainwater tank systems, eco-roofs, and green streets. Portland also has one of the lowest carbon transportation networks in the United States, which includes improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, expanding the streetcar system, and maintaining bridges and pavement.
The document provides background information on Algeria. It begins with a fact file that lists key details about Algeria such as its capital, population, languages, and leadership. It then discusses Algeria's flag, anthem, and national symbols. The document proceeds to describe Algeria's geography, climate, vegetation, wildlife, agriculture, economy, provinces, demographics, culture, and transportation system. It provides an overview of the major regions and natural resources of Algeria.
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The document provides information about Oregon's tourism industry and Travel Oregon, the state agency that promotes tourism. Some key points:
- Tourism is a major industry in Oregon, generating $8.8 billion annually and supporting over 92,000 jobs.
- Travel Oregon was established in 2004 to promote tourism across the state and works with 7 regional destination marketing organizations.
- Travel Oregon's strategic plan focuses on driving domestic and international visitation and collaboration with local tourism entities.
- The agency provides services like marketing, research, grants, training programs, and works with partners across the industry.
New York City is the largest city in the United States, located in the state of New York. Over 8 million people live in the five boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York City was first settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s and was later taken over by the British. It has become a global center of business, finance, culture and tourism, with many iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and Rockefeller Center.
The document is a collection of aerial photographs taken of New York City on July 7, 2010 that showcase various landmarks, buildings, parks, and infrastructure across Manhattan, Queens, and other boroughs. The photographs provide bird's eye views of iconic structures like the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Financial District, and more recent construction projects throughout the dense urban landscape.
Homer, Alaska is a small community surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes near Kachemak Bay. It has a thriving artistic community and many galleries featuring local art. The town is a popular destination accessible by air, land, or water, located near natural wonders like glaciers and volcanoes. It has many attractions focusing on the local culture, history, and natural environment along its main street and Homer Spit, which juts into Kachemak Bay.
This short document promotes the creation of presentations using Haiku Deck, an online presentation tool. It provides two stock photos and text suggesting the reader may be inspired to create their own Haiku Deck presentation. A call to action is given to get started by using the tool on SlideShare.
Algeria has a population of over 34 million people who were liberated from France on July 5, 1962. The majority of Algerians are Muslim and the country has a democratic republic form of government led by President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA. While Algeria has an economy and average life expectancy of 74.5 years, it faces challenges with conflicts against Morocco, forced labor, and riots.
New York City was discovered in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazzano and originally named "Nouvelle Angoulême". Europeans started settling there after a Dutch fur trading settlement was founded and named "Nieuw Amsterdam". Later, the island of Manhattan was purchased by Peter Minuit for approximately $1000. The English then conquered it in 1664 and renamed it "New York" after the Duke of York. It became the largest U.S. city by 1790.
Warren Buffett emphasizes the importance of understanding investments and only investing in businesses you comprehend. He looks for managers who can independently run businesses well and keeps communication lines open if problems arise. Buffett prioritizes maintaining reputation over making money and advises running businesses as if they will be kept for generations rather than sold. He finds joy and fun in his work of allocating capital.
Bill Gates is known for his vision and passion for using technology to reduce inequities in the world. Some key lessons from his career include: (1) focusing on making an impact through your work, (2) innovating to stay ahead of the market, and (3) building platforms and ecosystems to empower others. Gates believes that technology should be used as a tool to help people and that businesses should focus on efficiency to maximize their impact.
Warren Buffet, the second richest man in the world who has donated $31 billion to charity, emphasizes living simply and investing for the long term. He still lives in the same house he purchased over 50 years ago, drives his own car, and does not have an entourage. His meeting with Bill Gates was supposed to last 30 minutes but ended up being 10 hours, with Gates becoming a devoted follower of Buffet's philosophy. Buffet advises focusing on bettering yourself through education and saving, avoiding unnecessary purchases and debt, and spending on others who are truly in need.
The document outlines the 14 principles of the Toyota Way for management. The principles focus on developing a long-term philosophy, continuous process improvement, visual management, developing leaders and teams, respecting suppliers and partners, consensus-based decision making, and becoming a learning organization through reflection and continuous improvement. The principles are based on concepts from The Toyota Way book by Jeffrey Liker and were prepared by C.K. Vishwakarma for presentation.
Bill Gates is the chairman of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist. He dropped out of Harvard in his junior year to start Microsoft, which became hugely successful with its Windows operating system being installed on billions of PCs worldwide. After stepping down as CEO, Gates took on the role of Chief Technology Officer to guide Microsoft's technical direction before retiring to focus full-time on his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to improve global health, education, and access to information.
This document outlines key concepts for employee engagement from A to Z. It emphasizes that engagement starts with acceptance of all parties and ensuring everyone benefits. Strong connections between leadership, organization, employees, and customers are important. Periods of disengagement are necessary to sustain full engagement. Fully engaging in work can produce joy and flow. Managers link people to meaningful work. Being open, understanding others, focusing on purpose and results, and leveraging individual and collective strengths can drive engagement.
This document provides a comparison of the transportation histories of Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon. It discusses the growth of both cities' populations from 1880 to 2000. In the late 19th/early 20th century, both cities boomed due to their ports and connections to national railroad networks. Passenger rail peaked in the early-mid 20th century, with over 90 trains serving Portland, OR daily. However, the rise of automobiles and suburbs in the postwar period led to declines in rail and inner cities in both Portlands. Urban renewal projects in the 1960s-70s reconfigured the cities' street grids and displaced residents to accommodate cars.
This document outlines the itinerary for the Griffon High School freshman class field trip along the Oregon Coast over three days. They will visit ten locations along the coast, including Astoria, Fort Clatsop, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Depoe Bay, Newport, and engage in hands-on learning activities at each stop related to history, science, and economics. Students are required to document their activities and lessons in a field trip journal, which will be graded and comprise 10-25% of their term grades.
The document discusses Portland's history of racial inequity in housing and transportation. It describes how African Americans were restricted to certain neighborhoods through redlining and their neighborhoods were then negatively impacted by freeway and development projects in the postwar era. It outlines Metro's recent efforts to operationalize equity in regional planning through establishing goals, conducting an equity inventory, and defining an equity strategy and timeline to incorporate equity considerations into all agency activities and decisions.
Bosnia/Herzegovina is located in Southeastern Europe surrounded by Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro with coastline on the Adriatic Sea. It has a long history of being controlled by various empires and formed Yugoslavia after World War I before gaining independence in 1992. The population is made up of Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats who practice Islam, Orthodox Christianity, and Catholicism respectively. Some notable landmarks include the Stari Most bridge, Kravica falls, and the site of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Handball, soccer, and festivals are part of Bosnian/Herzegovinian culture and cuisine includes baklava and bosans
The Oregon Trail began in 1834 when missionaries traveled west to the Oregon territory, starting a route that would be used by many settlers in subsequent years. The journey along the 2,000 mile trail from St. Louis, Missouri to the Willamette Valley in Oregon took 4-6 months, with travelers facing many hardships along the way. The trail provided a path to a new life for settlers braving the long journey in covered wagons pulled by oxen.
The document provides information about Bosnia and Herzegovina. It discusses the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992-1995 which resulted in over 200,000 deaths and 2 million refugees as Serbs and Croats fought against Muslims. It provides details on the country's demographics, economy, industries including mining and manufacturing, exports, and important cultural sites such as the Old Bridge in Mostar.
Art Garfunkel wrote an article about his experience performing a concert in New York City. The article discusses his emotions around returning to perform in his hometown. Photographer Tone captured photos of the concert using HDR tone mapping techniques.
Portland, Oregon is known as a green city due to its sustainable transportation system and strategies to harvest rainwater. Some of its rainwater harvesting methods include rainwater tank systems, eco-roofs, and green streets. Portland also has one of the lowest carbon transportation networks in the United States, which includes improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, expanding the streetcar system, and maintaining bridges and pavement.
The document provides background information on Algeria. It begins with a fact file that lists key details about Algeria such as its capital, population, languages, and leadership. It then discusses Algeria's flag, anthem, and national symbols. The document proceeds to describe Algeria's geography, climate, vegetation, wildlife, agriculture, economy, provinces, demographics, culture, and transportation system. It provides an overview of the major regions and natural resources of Algeria.
Travel Oregon 101 & Partnering with your VCBoregonkat
The document provides information about Oregon's tourism industry and Travel Oregon, the state agency that promotes tourism. Some key points:
- Tourism is a major industry in Oregon, generating $8.8 billion annually and supporting over 92,000 jobs.
- Travel Oregon was established in 2004 to promote tourism across the state and works with 7 regional destination marketing organizations.
- Travel Oregon's strategic plan focuses on driving domestic and international visitation and collaboration with local tourism entities.
- The agency provides services like marketing, research, grants, training programs, and works with partners across the industry.
New York City is the largest city in the United States, located in the state of New York. Over 8 million people live in the five boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York City was first settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s and was later taken over by the British. It has become a global center of business, finance, culture and tourism, with many iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and Rockefeller Center.
The document is a collection of aerial photographs taken of New York City on July 7, 2010 that showcase various landmarks, buildings, parks, and infrastructure across Manhattan, Queens, and other boroughs. The photographs provide bird's eye views of iconic structures like the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Financial District, and more recent construction projects throughout the dense urban landscape.
Homer, Alaska is a small community surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes near Kachemak Bay. It has a thriving artistic community and many galleries featuring local art. The town is a popular destination accessible by air, land, or water, located near natural wonders like glaciers and volcanoes. It has many attractions focusing on the local culture, history, and natural environment along its main street and Homer Spit, which juts into Kachemak Bay.
This short document promotes the creation of presentations using Haiku Deck, an online presentation tool. It provides two stock photos and text suggesting the reader may be inspired to create their own Haiku Deck presentation. A call to action is given to get started by using the tool on SlideShare.
Algeria has a population of over 34 million people who were liberated from France on July 5, 1962. The majority of Algerians are Muslim and the country has a democratic republic form of government led by President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA. While Algeria has an economy and average life expectancy of 74.5 years, it faces challenges with conflicts against Morocco, forced labor, and riots.
New York City was discovered in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazzano and originally named "Nouvelle Angoulême". Europeans started settling there after a Dutch fur trading settlement was founded and named "Nieuw Amsterdam". Later, the island of Manhattan was purchased by Peter Minuit for approximately $1000. The English then conquered it in 1664 and renamed it "New York" after the Duke of York. It became the largest U.S. city by 1790.
Warren Buffett emphasizes the importance of understanding investments and only investing in businesses you comprehend. He looks for managers who can independently run businesses well and keeps communication lines open if problems arise. Buffett prioritizes maintaining reputation over making money and advises running businesses as if they will be kept for generations rather than sold. He finds joy and fun in his work of allocating capital.
Bill Gates is known for his vision and passion for using technology to reduce inequities in the world. Some key lessons from his career include: (1) focusing on making an impact through your work, (2) innovating to stay ahead of the market, and (3) building platforms and ecosystems to empower others. Gates believes that technology should be used as a tool to help people and that businesses should focus on efficiency to maximize their impact.
Warren Buffet, the second richest man in the world who has donated $31 billion to charity, emphasizes living simply and investing for the long term. He still lives in the same house he purchased over 50 years ago, drives his own car, and does not have an entourage. His meeting with Bill Gates was supposed to last 30 minutes but ended up being 10 hours, with Gates becoming a devoted follower of Buffet's philosophy. Buffet advises focusing on bettering yourself through education and saving, avoiding unnecessary purchases and debt, and spending on others who are truly in need.
The document outlines the 14 principles of the Toyota Way for management. The principles focus on developing a long-term philosophy, continuous process improvement, visual management, developing leaders and teams, respecting suppliers and partners, consensus-based decision making, and becoming a learning organization through reflection and continuous improvement. The principles are based on concepts from The Toyota Way book by Jeffrey Liker and were prepared by C.K. Vishwakarma for presentation.
Bill Gates is the chairman of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist. He dropped out of Harvard in his junior year to start Microsoft, which became hugely successful with its Windows operating system being installed on billions of PCs worldwide. After stepping down as CEO, Gates took on the role of Chief Technology Officer to guide Microsoft's technical direction before retiring to focus full-time on his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to improve global health, education, and access to information.
This document outlines key concepts for employee engagement from A to Z. It emphasizes that engagement starts with acceptance of all parties and ensuring everyone benefits. Strong connections between leadership, organization, employees, and customers are important. Periods of disengagement are necessary to sustain full engagement. Fully engaging in work can produce joy and flow. Managers link people to meaningful work. Being open, understanding others, focusing on purpose and results, and leveraging individual and collective strengths can drive engagement.
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were both visionary founders of pioneering technology companies. Gates founded Microsoft in 1975 and grew it to become the worldwide leader in software. Jobs co-founded Apple Computers in 1976 and pioneered the personal computer revolution with GUI-based computers like the Mac. Both used their business successes to pursue philanthropic work later in life through organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The document discusses lean as a business model and production system. It summarizes that lean is not just about eliminating waste or implementing tools, but developing a "kaizen mindset" through problem solving. The lean journey involves changing culture and behaviors over time, with management supporting continuous improvement by visiting the workplace regularly and giving problems for employees to solve. The ultimate goal is for all employees to think about identifying and eliminating waste in their daily work.
This document discusses strategic enterprise management frameworks for managing uncertainty. It introduces the EA-envision framework, which covers areas like corporate foresight, business strategy, enterprise architecture, risk management and performance management. It also provides overviews of futures studies and foresight, describing them as disciplines for envisioning and shaping possible futures through critical thinking, debate and stakeholder participation.
Paul Adams gives a presentation on social networks and how they differ from real-life social networks. He discusses Debbie, a woman with different social groups in her life like friends from LA and San Diego that would never interact in real life but were connected on Facebook. Adams talks about how online social networks simplify real-life networks and do not account for people having multiple independent friend groups centered around different parts of their lives. He emphasizes that understanding sociology, not just technology, is important for designing effective social experiences.
Education occurs when someone wants to teach and someone wants to learn. While traditional education requires teachers and students to be in the same physical place and time, virtual education allows them to be in different places and times through technology like books and the internet. Some schools are making mistakes in virtual education by treating it as mass education without individualization, making it too complex, prioritizing technology over pedagogy, underestimating teachers and students, and taking the fun out of learning. Schools should focus on the interaction between teachers and students and allow flexibility instead of standardization.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
This document discusses enterprise mobility strategy and outlines key considerations. It notes that while mobility provides flexibility, it also poses challenges for IT managers to manage costs, security, and complexity. Effective strategy requires balancing connectivity options, communication methods, employee freedom with control, and wireless networks. The distributed and extended nature of enterprises today adds difficulties, but mobility should still align with business objectives and provide seamless access with proper oversight of usage and spending.
This document is an open letter to shareholders from Amedisys, Inc. regarding recent inquiries into the company's therapy utilization trends. It provides the following key points:
1) Amedisys is cooperating fully with investigations by the Senate Finance Committee and SEC regarding its therapy utilization. The company believes the data it has provided demonstrates that its therapy is consistent with patient acuity and medical necessity.
2) The company disagrees with the characterization of its practices in an April 2010 Wall Street Journal article. The article did not account for changes in Amedisys' patient population that affected therapy needs.
3) Data presented by Amedisys shows therapy levels track with patient acuity and
This document summarizes the key lessons from the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. The book teaches that financial independence comes from investing and owning businesses, not from jobs or salaries. It emphasizes becoming a business owner rather than an employee, generating passive income from assets, using other people's money to invest, and minimizing taxes by managing finances through a corporation. The overall message is that financial literacy is crucial for building wealth that lasts for generations.
This document provides information and activities from the British Association of Anger Management's (BAAM) "Keep Your Cool Kit" for managing anger. The kit includes a rage gauge for assessing anger levels, anger management rules and calming strategies. It outlines a conflict clearing process for resolving issues with others in a constructive way by stating one's feelings, wants and willingness to improve. The document encourages participation in National Anger Awareness Week by using the rage gauge in small discussion groups to address anger issues.