1) The narrator lives a lonely life in a small apartment in a dreary city, working a mundane office job.
2) He orders a pizza from an unfamiliar restaurant and the delivery is made by a mysterious hooded man who leaves a strange note.
3) Over the next few days, the narrator finds more unsettling notes left on his door and car, as if someone is watching and contacting him. The identity and intentions of this person are unknown.
This document provides a summary of Brittney Cannon's first date with her best friend Will. The date included an expensive dinner at a steakhouse where they tried exotic meats like rattlesnake and wild boar. Brittney felt awkward and uncomfortable during the date as it highlighted the changing nature of their friendship. After dinner, Will surprised Brittney with a horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown Dallas. While the gestures seemed romantic, Brittney did not feel the same way towards Will as she had for her ex, and was eager for the date to end.
The chapter introduces DJ Verse joining the Unnatural Army as their first college recruit after being turned into a zombie. It also discusses Cher finally achieving her dream of joining the secret society, though realizing there is not much point to it. Additionally, Johnny announces that Cher and others have now graduated from university.
Clarissa finds an old photo album in her attic that contains pictures of a young couple named Clarissa Finnegan and Landon Pierce from 1930. Clarissa and Landon look identical to Clarissa and her friend/almost boyfriend Landon. They have the same names and birthdays as well. Clarissa and Landon do some research and discover more similarities between their lives and those of Clarissa Finnegan and Landon Pierce from 1930. They become concerned about what this could mean and decide they need to speak to someone who might provide more context and information about that time period.
The narrator is driving to see their sister, Lexie, for the first time in two years. They are nervous about the meeting since their last interaction two years ago ended in a fight. As they drive in the early morning hours, the narrator reflects on their childhood and close relationship with Lexie. However, Lexie's heroin addiction changed things and caused a rift between them. The narrator hopes the meeting will allow them to reconcile and repair their relationship.
Frank has chess dates with the remaining Bachelor Challenge contestants where he tries to cheat but often gets caught. His date with Tempe devolves into an all-out cheating battle. Mary catches Frank cheating on her as well but he continues attempting it. The narrator notes the high level of flirting and intimacy between Frank and Mary.
Benedick wakes up early and hears the piano music being played. He is surprised to see that it is Jill playing, as she had complained about the piano before. Benedick then encounters Gvaudoin Tricou, who tells him her name is and that his business is none of hers for now. Benedick makes toaster pastries for a change of food but has no place to set them down to eat.
This document provides a summary of a long story told over multiple scenes. It begins with a young man named Mark Brown winning a contest at a DNA seminar. The story then shifts to a boy named Owen who is worried about his friend Charlie leaving school and not being allowed to see him anymore. Owen's father tells him a confusing metaphor to encourage him to stay in school. That night, Charlie sneaks over to Owen's house, scared about what his parents have said. He warns Owen that a man named Mark Brown is causing problems and people to act strangely. The story then returns to the present with Mark Brown talking to the other contest winner backstage at the seminar before they are called back on stage.
This document provides a summary of Brittney Cannon's first date with her best friend Will. The date included an expensive dinner at a steakhouse where they tried exotic meats like rattlesnake and wild boar. Brittney felt awkward and uncomfortable during the date as it highlighted the changing nature of their friendship. After dinner, Will surprised Brittney with a horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown Dallas. While the gestures seemed romantic, Brittney did not feel the same way towards Will as she had for her ex, and was eager for the date to end.
The chapter introduces DJ Verse joining the Unnatural Army as their first college recruit after being turned into a zombie. It also discusses Cher finally achieving her dream of joining the secret society, though realizing there is not much point to it. Additionally, Johnny announces that Cher and others have now graduated from university.
Clarissa finds an old photo album in her attic that contains pictures of a young couple named Clarissa Finnegan and Landon Pierce from 1930. Clarissa and Landon look identical to Clarissa and her friend/almost boyfriend Landon. They have the same names and birthdays as well. Clarissa and Landon do some research and discover more similarities between their lives and those of Clarissa Finnegan and Landon Pierce from 1930. They become concerned about what this could mean and decide they need to speak to someone who might provide more context and information about that time period.
The narrator is driving to see their sister, Lexie, for the first time in two years. They are nervous about the meeting since their last interaction two years ago ended in a fight. As they drive in the early morning hours, the narrator reflects on their childhood and close relationship with Lexie. However, Lexie's heroin addiction changed things and caused a rift between them. The narrator hopes the meeting will allow them to reconcile and repair their relationship.
Frank has chess dates with the remaining Bachelor Challenge contestants where he tries to cheat but often gets caught. His date with Tempe devolves into an all-out cheating battle. Mary catches Frank cheating on her as well but he continues attempting it. The narrator notes the high level of flirting and intimacy between Frank and Mary.
Benedick wakes up early and hears the piano music being played. He is surprised to see that it is Jill playing, as she had complained about the piano before. Benedick then encounters Gvaudoin Tricou, who tells him her name is and that his business is none of hers for now. Benedick makes toaster pastries for a change of food but has no place to set them down to eat.
This document provides a summary of a long story told over multiple scenes. It begins with a young man named Mark Brown winning a contest at a DNA seminar. The story then shifts to a boy named Owen who is worried about his friend Charlie leaving school and not being allowed to see him anymore. Owen's father tells him a confusing metaphor to encourage him to stay in school. That night, Charlie sneaks over to Owen's house, scared about what his parents have said. He warns Owen that a man named Mark Brown is causing problems and people to act strangely. The story then returns to the present with Mark Brown talking to the other contest winner backstage at the seminar before they are called back on stage.
Palau invites Archie out on a date to try to move past their history and see if there could be a connection. However, her plan to play on the playground swings is misguided. Archie is ready to leave, but Palau apologizes and they get drinks at the bar instead. Archie gives Palau advice to relax and offers to take things slowly, surprising her. Outside, Palau confronts Archie, thinking he was propositioning her but he denies it. Their history and age difference remain complications as Palau tries to understand Archie's intentions.
Challenge island rotation 5 - lynwood, pauline, and midlockLady Lark
The document provides an overview of three Sim households - the Lynwoods, Pauline, and the Midlocks. For the Lynwoods, the narrator notes they like the house and provides descriptions of the triplet daughters. For Pauline, the narrator details her graduation from college and move to Challenge Island. For the Midlocks, the narrator comments on the large family size of five girls already with several pregnancies ongoing, noting it is a normal day in the household.
Challenge island rotation 5 -reeves, mc cullough, wheeler, and leiveLady Lark
This document provides updates on four households. The Reeves family gains a new baby and hosts a successful party. The McCullough family also has a new baby and celebrates birthdays. The Wheelers throw a housewarming party and welcome two new children. Tiffany struggles to care for herself and her baby due to her small home and lack of money.
I.M. Bored: A Legacy in 10 Generations - Gen 7 Part 3Lady Lark
Penelope has given birth to quadruplets - Jill, Annie, Ayla, and Vegeta. Meanwhile, Vash has married Penelope's servo Big O, much to her dismay. Big O's speech was initially incomprehensible, but Vash fixes his voice circuits. The ghosts continue to haunt the house. As the babies grow into children, their traits and personalities are revealed. Penelope initializes Big O, leaving the story on a cliffhanger about an angry pink heart symbol that is discovered.
1) The document appears to be a log or story about the Iron family and their lives in a trailer park, including various comedic events and interactions between family members.
2) A new baby is born to the family, with the gender unknown, continuing the story.
3) Various family members have aspirations or goals discussed, such as going to college, improving creativity, or getting a job, while also dealing with typical family situations like chores, children's activities and birthdays.
1) The narrator is left an old family farmhouse by his recently deceased mother. The house is in disrepair, filled with trash and needing many repairs.
2) While inspecting the house, the narrator discovers a strange, perfectly round hole in the wall of the bedroom he slept in. The hole appears to have been cut intentionally, but the narrator cannot think of any explanation for it.
3) That night, the narrator has disturbing dreams about the house shifting forms and a strange, robotic figure appearing in the hallway by his room. He wakes feeling unsettled by his dreams and the unexplained hole in the wall.
This document is the prologue and first chapter of a novel. It introduces the main character, Zack, and establishes some details about his family and daily routine. Zack lives with his strict father who is in the military and his mother in Queens, New York. In the morning, Zack has a tense interaction with his father before school. At school, he is reprimanded for being late again by his teacher. He sees his girlfriend Aubrey and best friend Charlie. The chapter sets up Zack's relationships and some conflicts with his father ahead of his upcoming prom.
The document describes the narrator's difficult childhood growing up in an abusive home. Some key details:
1) The narrator found solace in rainy days as a child, but home life was difficult, living in a dirty trailer with an abusive stepfather and neglectful mother. 2) From a young age, the narrator had to fend for herself, often eating stale cereal outside or sandwiches left on the dirty porch. 3) Physical abuse escalated over time, leaving the narrator scarred, until it became sexual abuse around age 12. 4) The only happiness came from school, but scars and trauma made it hard to conceal the abuse as the narrator got older. A counselor grew
1) Uranium moved into a new apartment complex with her college friends as neighbors. One friend, Pras, is in love with her.
2) Uranium starts dating her neighbor Juan and they later have a baby girl named Mari-Meson together.
3) The story provides updates on Uranium and her friends' lives after college, including their relationships, careers, and starting families.
Iron Values Trailer Park Challenge Chapter 13Radiochocolate
This document provides a summary of the 13th chapter of the "Iron Values Trailer Park Challenge". It introduces the 13 sim family members and 2 dogs living in the trailer park. Several of the sims experience life events like births and aging up. The chapter describes the sims' interactions, activities like bathing and homework, and challenges like taking care of the large household. It ends by thanking other Sims story authors as inspirations.
The document is a conversation between Kor and his friend Joss. Kor confesses that he has a crush on Lily and wants advice, but Joss refuses to give direct advice, instead saying Kor needs to take control of his own life and do what he wants. Joss also says he will sit back and laugh, saying "I told you so" later. In the end, Kor says he has a plan but won't tell Joss, leaving Joss unable to make popcorn to watch what happens.
Challenge island rotation 6 - midlock, reeves, mc culloughLady Lark
The document provides updates on several families in a Sims neighborhood. It introduces the Midlock family, with many children that make it hard to see individuals. It then discusses the McCullough family, nicknamed the OWBC family, showing pictures of the parents and children. Kailee McCullough becomes permanently platinum level in her career. The document also briefly checks in on the quiet Reeves family, showing pictures of the parents and grown children.
The document provides an update on the Vetinari Legacy, where Cory marries Helen Beaker and they have twin babies Rocky and Monaco. Didi also catches up with her friend Nolan and mentions getting a free wedding cake from her old boss Gil.
This summary provides context and key details from the document in 3 sentences:
Robbie returns home unexpectedly after several years away to visit his mother and sister Rachel for the winter solstice. Rachel is trying to fill out an application to join the Inderland Security (I.S.) like her father did, but knows her overprotective brother Robbie will disapprove given that their father died while working for the I.S. The two siblings argue over Rachel's career aspirations, with Robbie wanting her to pursue a safer path while Rachel is determined to follow in her father's footsteps and join the I.S. despite the risks.
1. The document is a log of events in a Sims neighborhood, including a wedding between Benjamin and Oliver, the birth of a puppy, and the death of teenager Cal from "uncontrollables".
2. After Cal's death, Ilo is in grief in the bathroom while trying to plead to get Cal back, but is told to move on and get out of the bathroom.
3. The log contains many references to other media and comments from the player about directing the Sims characters and their interactions.
Balthier has an awkward morning after with his cousin Persephone after a night together. Later, he finds out from his cousin Sterling that Persephone is also his distant cousin, making things even more uncomfortable. Balthier's siblings Arabella and Kennit discuss him going off to college.
This chapter documents Eileen facing hopelessness as she tries to lift spirits while observing restrictions in her new living situation. She struggles with isolation, losing friends quickly, and not being able to contact her partner Sullivan regularly. After making a difficult career choice and meditating away time, Eileen finally reaches an iconic status allowing more freedom and is reunited with Sullivan.
The twins Gela and Pamela finish their term papers on their first day of college. Gela befriends a boy named Vincent but they later break up after a misunderstanding. Pamela can't decide between two boys, Toby and Korey. They establish the OreshaFruhm Greek house where other sims join. Vincent and Gela reconcile and he moves in. Pamela chooses Toby. Calvin and a girl named Brittany start dating and she moves in. All the sims graduate from college, and some get engaged. Gela and Pamela both graduate with 4.0 GPAs and degrees.
What readers are saying about Dr. mOe Anderson's latest novel, Sinphony:
Sinphony is a well-plotted, fast-paced contemporary romance with very believable characters and lots of drama. Just what readers want!... (The) characterizations are vivid and well-described, making the people come to life with their own distinct mannerisms, speech and personality. I loved them all!
-Anita Bunkley, Bestselling Author and one of AALBC’s “50 Favorite African American Authors of the 20th Century” by AALBC.
The document is a collection of short stories and essays. It includes an introduction that lists the table of contents and authors. The first story is titled "Stripped" and is about a teenager who discovers an intimate recorded conversation between his father and the girl he loves. Other stories address topics like relationships, family, and work experiences. The document contains biographies of the contributing authors at the end.
Palau invites Archie out on a date to try to move past their history and see if there could be a connection. However, her plan to play on the playground swings is misguided. Archie is ready to leave, but Palau apologizes and they get drinks at the bar instead. Archie gives Palau advice to relax and offers to take things slowly, surprising her. Outside, Palau confronts Archie, thinking he was propositioning her but he denies it. Their history and age difference remain complications as Palau tries to understand Archie's intentions.
Challenge island rotation 5 - lynwood, pauline, and midlockLady Lark
The document provides an overview of three Sim households - the Lynwoods, Pauline, and the Midlocks. For the Lynwoods, the narrator notes they like the house and provides descriptions of the triplet daughters. For Pauline, the narrator details her graduation from college and move to Challenge Island. For the Midlocks, the narrator comments on the large family size of five girls already with several pregnancies ongoing, noting it is a normal day in the household.
Challenge island rotation 5 -reeves, mc cullough, wheeler, and leiveLady Lark
This document provides updates on four households. The Reeves family gains a new baby and hosts a successful party. The McCullough family also has a new baby and celebrates birthdays. The Wheelers throw a housewarming party and welcome two new children. Tiffany struggles to care for herself and her baby due to her small home and lack of money.
I.M. Bored: A Legacy in 10 Generations - Gen 7 Part 3Lady Lark
Penelope has given birth to quadruplets - Jill, Annie, Ayla, and Vegeta. Meanwhile, Vash has married Penelope's servo Big O, much to her dismay. Big O's speech was initially incomprehensible, but Vash fixes his voice circuits. The ghosts continue to haunt the house. As the babies grow into children, their traits and personalities are revealed. Penelope initializes Big O, leaving the story on a cliffhanger about an angry pink heart symbol that is discovered.
1) The document appears to be a log or story about the Iron family and their lives in a trailer park, including various comedic events and interactions between family members.
2) A new baby is born to the family, with the gender unknown, continuing the story.
3) Various family members have aspirations or goals discussed, such as going to college, improving creativity, or getting a job, while also dealing with typical family situations like chores, children's activities and birthdays.
1) The narrator is left an old family farmhouse by his recently deceased mother. The house is in disrepair, filled with trash and needing many repairs.
2) While inspecting the house, the narrator discovers a strange, perfectly round hole in the wall of the bedroom he slept in. The hole appears to have been cut intentionally, but the narrator cannot think of any explanation for it.
3) That night, the narrator has disturbing dreams about the house shifting forms and a strange, robotic figure appearing in the hallway by his room. He wakes feeling unsettled by his dreams and the unexplained hole in the wall.
This document is the prologue and first chapter of a novel. It introduces the main character, Zack, and establishes some details about his family and daily routine. Zack lives with his strict father who is in the military and his mother in Queens, New York. In the morning, Zack has a tense interaction with his father before school. At school, he is reprimanded for being late again by his teacher. He sees his girlfriend Aubrey and best friend Charlie. The chapter sets up Zack's relationships and some conflicts with his father ahead of his upcoming prom.
The document describes the narrator's difficult childhood growing up in an abusive home. Some key details:
1) The narrator found solace in rainy days as a child, but home life was difficult, living in a dirty trailer with an abusive stepfather and neglectful mother. 2) From a young age, the narrator had to fend for herself, often eating stale cereal outside or sandwiches left on the dirty porch. 3) Physical abuse escalated over time, leaving the narrator scarred, until it became sexual abuse around age 12. 4) The only happiness came from school, but scars and trauma made it hard to conceal the abuse as the narrator got older. A counselor grew
1) Uranium moved into a new apartment complex with her college friends as neighbors. One friend, Pras, is in love with her.
2) Uranium starts dating her neighbor Juan and they later have a baby girl named Mari-Meson together.
3) The story provides updates on Uranium and her friends' lives after college, including their relationships, careers, and starting families.
Iron Values Trailer Park Challenge Chapter 13Radiochocolate
This document provides a summary of the 13th chapter of the "Iron Values Trailer Park Challenge". It introduces the 13 sim family members and 2 dogs living in the trailer park. Several of the sims experience life events like births and aging up. The chapter describes the sims' interactions, activities like bathing and homework, and challenges like taking care of the large household. It ends by thanking other Sims story authors as inspirations.
The document is a conversation between Kor and his friend Joss. Kor confesses that he has a crush on Lily and wants advice, but Joss refuses to give direct advice, instead saying Kor needs to take control of his own life and do what he wants. Joss also says he will sit back and laugh, saying "I told you so" later. In the end, Kor says he has a plan but won't tell Joss, leaving Joss unable to make popcorn to watch what happens.
Challenge island rotation 6 - midlock, reeves, mc culloughLady Lark
The document provides updates on several families in a Sims neighborhood. It introduces the Midlock family, with many children that make it hard to see individuals. It then discusses the McCullough family, nicknamed the OWBC family, showing pictures of the parents and children. Kailee McCullough becomes permanently platinum level in her career. The document also briefly checks in on the quiet Reeves family, showing pictures of the parents and grown children.
The document provides an update on the Vetinari Legacy, where Cory marries Helen Beaker and they have twin babies Rocky and Monaco. Didi also catches up with her friend Nolan and mentions getting a free wedding cake from her old boss Gil.
This summary provides context and key details from the document in 3 sentences:
Robbie returns home unexpectedly after several years away to visit his mother and sister Rachel for the winter solstice. Rachel is trying to fill out an application to join the Inderland Security (I.S.) like her father did, but knows her overprotective brother Robbie will disapprove given that their father died while working for the I.S. The two siblings argue over Rachel's career aspirations, with Robbie wanting her to pursue a safer path while Rachel is determined to follow in her father's footsteps and join the I.S. despite the risks.
1. The document is a log of events in a Sims neighborhood, including a wedding between Benjamin and Oliver, the birth of a puppy, and the death of teenager Cal from "uncontrollables".
2. After Cal's death, Ilo is in grief in the bathroom while trying to plead to get Cal back, but is told to move on and get out of the bathroom.
3. The log contains many references to other media and comments from the player about directing the Sims characters and their interactions.
Balthier has an awkward morning after with his cousin Persephone after a night together. Later, he finds out from his cousin Sterling that Persephone is also his distant cousin, making things even more uncomfortable. Balthier's siblings Arabella and Kennit discuss him going off to college.
This chapter documents Eileen facing hopelessness as she tries to lift spirits while observing restrictions in her new living situation. She struggles with isolation, losing friends quickly, and not being able to contact her partner Sullivan regularly. After making a difficult career choice and meditating away time, Eileen finally reaches an iconic status allowing more freedom and is reunited with Sullivan.
The twins Gela and Pamela finish their term papers on their first day of college. Gela befriends a boy named Vincent but they later break up after a misunderstanding. Pamela can't decide between two boys, Toby and Korey. They establish the OreshaFruhm Greek house where other sims join. Vincent and Gela reconcile and he moves in. Pamela chooses Toby. Calvin and a girl named Brittany start dating and she moves in. All the sims graduate from college, and some get engaged. Gela and Pamela both graduate with 4.0 GPAs and degrees.
What readers are saying about Dr. mOe Anderson's latest novel, Sinphony:
Sinphony is a well-plotted, fast-paced contemporary romance with very believable characters and lots of drama. Just what readers want!... (The) characterizations are vivid and well-described, making the people come to life with their own distinct mannerisms, speech and personality. I loved them all!
-Anita Bunkley, Bestselling Author and one of AALBC’s “50 Favorite African American Authors of the 20th Century” by AALBC.
The document is a collection of short stories and essays. It includes an introduction that lists the table of contents and authors. The first story is titled "Stripped" and is about a teenager who discovers an intimate recorded conversation between his father and the girl he loves. Other stories address topics like relationships, family, and work experiences. The document contains biographies of the contributing authors at the end.
A piano is delivered to a family's home in the late 19th century. The narrator begins hearing the piano play at night despite it being locked up. Their mother dismisses it as the cats playing on the keys. Later at a hotel, the narrator asks about a cat they had been hearing but the staff say they have no cat. The narrator develops an interest in the supernatural from a young age after watching Scooby-Doo.
7th Gateway to Hell is my story from the 'Monster Attack' anthology - http://amzn.to/1AZPKhh.
"Discover the most gruesome beasts from Werewolves to Mermaids and the stories behind them, written by the most talented horror authors. Arnaldo Lopez Jr, Dana Wright, Andy Lockwood, Sharon L. Higa, Kyle Flak, Kevin S. Hall, Josh Walker, Kody Dibble, Matt Mesnard, Mathias Jansson, Lila L. Pinord, John M. Wills, Michael Shaw, Debbie Johnson, Victoria Pagac, Alex Winck, Anthony V. Pugliese, Shakeem Winn, Preston Peet, Randy Attwood, Matthew J. Hamblin, Stefan Vucak, Anthony Modungwo, Cecilia H. Doldan, Samie Sands Vered Ehsani and Robert Tozer."
The narrator recalls drowning and dying after becoming heavily intoxicated at her surprise birthday party. Her body is later discovered by a fisherman and identified. At the scene, her best friend Lisa appears nervous when questioned by police about the night. The narrator realizes she is now a ghost, unable to interact with the living or regain her past life. She revisits her family home but finds it empty and dark, no longer feeling like home without her family and life.
Mummy bear is locked in a tower by the villain Goldilocks after divorcing her husband over a burnt breakfast. She spends 50 years asleep in the tower until a troll climbs up her long claws to rescue her. Though ugly and smelly, Mummy bear realizes she loves the troll. They escape, get the troll new clothes and hygiene products, buy a house, and live happily ever after with Mummy bear's son, while Goldilocks is locked in the same tower.
This document is a short story written by the author for their senior capstone project. It begins with a note explaining that the story changed significantly during the writing process as ideas were explored. The story then describes a night where the main character meets a man in a bar who claims to have killed someone. Details of their conversation are provided. The character then wakes up in an unfamiliar place with no memory of how they got there. The story reflects on the anxieties of completing the capstone project and writing in general.
April 19, 2018 Course #Title MATU-203 – Introduction.docxYASHU40
April 19, 2018
Course #/Title: MATU-203 – Introduction to Statistics
Assignment Title: Final Class Project
Week Assessment Occurs: Week 8
Total Points for Assignment: 200 points
Criteria
EXEMPLARY
PROFICIENT
DEVELOPING
EMERGING
NOT COMPLETE
Part 1
Collection of Data
36-40
The paper fulfills all
instructions for Part 1. All
questions are thoroughly
answered and answers
demonstrate excellent
understanding of all topics.
30-35
One or two of the
required elements for
Part 1 is missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Most
questions are
thoroughly answered
and answers
demonstrate good
understanding of all
topics.
20-29
Three required elements
for Part 1 are missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Some
questions are thoroughly
answered but some lack
detail, and answers
demonstrate good
understanding of most,
but not all, topics.
1-19
Four or more required elements
for Part 1 are missing,
incomplete or underdeveloped.
Most questions are not
thoroughly answered and most
answers demonstrate poor
understanding of most topics.
0
Part 1 is missing from
submission, or its
contents are not a
response to the
assignment directions,
or the attempt is
confusing or incorrect
to the point of being
inadequate.
Part 2
Organization of
Data
36-40
The paper fulfills all
instructions for Part 2. All
data and statistics are
presented clearly and are
correct. All graphs are
presented correctly and
clearly with proper labeling.
All questions are thoroughly
answered and answers
demonstrate excellent
understanding of all topics.
30-35
One or two of the
required elements for
Part 2 is missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Most
data and statistics are
presented mostly
clearly and are mostly
correct. Most graphs
are presented correctly
and clearly with proper
labeling. Most
questions are
thoroughly answered
20-29
Three required elements
for Part 2 are missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Some
data and statistics are
presented somewhat
clearly and are somewhat
correct. Some graphs are
presented correctly and
clearly with somewhat
proper labeling. Some
questions are thoroughly
answered but some lack
detail, and answers
1-19
Four or more required elements
for Part 2 are missing,
incomplete or underdeveloped.
Most data and statistics are not
presented clearly or are not
correct. Most graphs are not
presented correctly and/or
clearly and/or don’t have proper
labeling. Most questions are not
thoroughly answered and most
answers demonstrate poor
understanding of most topics.
0
Part 2 is missing from
submission, or its
contents are not a
response to the
assignment directions,
or the attempt is
confusing or incorrect
to the point of being
inadequate.
April 19, 2018
and answers
demonstrate good
understanding of all
topics.
demonstrate good
understanding of most,
but not al.
APUS Assignment Rubric Undergraduate Level
EXEMPLARY
LEVEL
4
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
3
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
2
BEGINNING
LEVEL
1
POINTS
FOCUS/THESIS
Student exhibits a clear understanding of the assignment. Work is clearly defined to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. Student builds upon the assignment with well-documented and exceptional supporting facts, figures, and/or statements.
Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the thesis. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment
Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the formatting and grammar is not supported throughout the assignment. The reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. Student has limited the quality of the assignment.
Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment. Reader is unable to follow the logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Assignment instructions were not followed. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements. Paper includes more than 25% quotes, which renders it unoriginal.
4
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
Student demonstrates proficient command of the subject matter in the assignment. Assignment shows an impressive level of depth of student’s ability to relate course content to practical examples and applications. Student provides comprehensive analysis of details, facts, and concepts in a logical sequence.
Student exhibits above average usage of subject matter in assignment. Student provides above average ability in relating course content in examples given. Details and facts presented provide an adequate presentation of student’s current level of subject matter knowledge.
The assignment reveals that the student has a general, fundamental understanding of the course material. Whereas, there are areas of some concerning in the linkages provided between facts and supporting statements. Student generally explains concepts, but only meets the minimum requirements in this area.
Student tries to explain some concepts, but overlooks critical details. Assignment appears vague or incomplete in various segments. Student presents concepts in isolation, and does not perceive to have a logical sequencing of ideas.
4
CRITICAL THINKING
Student demonstrates a higher-level of critical thinking necessary for undergraduate level work. Learner provides a strategic approach in presenting examples of problem solving or critical thinking, while drawing logical conclusions which are not immediately obvious. Student provides well-supported ideas and reflection with a variety of current and/or world views in the assignment
Student exhibits a good command of critical thinking skills in the presentation of material and supporting statements. Assignment demonstrates the student’s above average use of relating concepts by using a variety of factors. Overall, student provides ade.
Appropriate TopicsThe Research Report, select one of the fo.docxYASHU40
Appropriate Topics:
The Research Report, select one of the following research areas:
i) 5G Networks
ii) Serverless Computing
iii) Blockchain
iv) 3D Printing
vii) Artificial Intelligence
viii) Internet of Things (IoT)
ix) Medical Technology
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology Specifics (comparative analysis)
Findings and Results
Conclusion and Future Recommendations
References - APA
Appendices
Your
paper is to have a title page, introduction, well defined literature review(body), findings, conclusion, and reference pages. The paper must be at least 2,500 words.
Use
graphs, charts, tables or figures.
The research paper must be at least 2,500 words supported by evidence (citations from
peer-reviewed sources).
Note: the research should be thorough and exhaustive.
A minimum of five
(5) peer-reviewed journal citations
are required.
Formatting should be double-spaced, one-inch boarders, no extra space for headings, no
extra white space, no more than two levels of heading, page numbers, front and back
matter). Extra white space use to enhance page count will negatively affect student grade.
The research paper
must only
include materials derived solely from peer reviewed
journals or peer reviewed conference proceedings. Newspapers, websites (URLs),
magazines, technical journals, hearsay, personal opinions, and white papers
are NOT
acceptable citations.
All images, tables, figures are to be included in the appendices and
IS NOT
included in the 15-page requirement. This means appendices are not included in the 15 pages requirement.
A total of at least 15 full pages is required (no extra whitespace).
Formatting Details
Margins
The left-hand margin must be 1inches (4 cm.). Margins at the right, top, and bottom of the page
should be 1.0 inch. (See exception for chapter title pages below.) The Research Report text may
be left-aligned (leaving a ragged right edge) or may be both left- and right-aligned (justified).
Line Spacing
Double-spacing is required for most of the text in documents submitted during the Research
Report process.
Paragraph Spacing
The text of the document is double-spaced. There should be no extra spaces between paragraphs
in sections, however, indent the first line of each paragraphs five spaces.
Page Numbering
All pages should have page numbers in Arabic numerals in the upper right-hand corner.
Type Style
The body text, the student should use 12-point Times New Roman. Text for the cover page may
be larger but should not exceed 14-point size. Text for the chapter title text should be 14-point
size. Be consistent in the use of typefaces throughout the document. Do not use a compressed
typeface or any settings on the word processor that would decrease the spacing between letters or
words. Sans serif typefaces such as Helvetica or Arial may be used for relatively short blocks of
text such as chapter headings and captions but should be avoided in long passages of text as the.
Archaic sapiens, Neandertals and the Last 10,000 YearsWhat.docxYASHU40
Archaic sapiens, Neandertals and the Last 10,000 Years
What physical and cultural adaptations allowed the genus
Homo
to migrate throughout the world? Did these adaptations help or harm
Homo
?
Once
Homo
migrated, what happened to the different species within this genus? Why is there only one species that is in the
Homo
genus? What is the evidence to support your claim?
.
Applying Evidence-Based Practice”Population groups with differe.docxYASHU40
Evidence-based practice guidelines should be applied when managing illnesses for patient populations that are at risk due to cultural, religious or ethnic differences. These population groups may exhibit different illness behaviors and beliefs. Guidelines should be applied across all ages to properly manage illnesses for at-risk patient populations with consideration for cultural factors that influence health behaviors.
Applying Learning Theory to LifePrior to beginning work on t.docxYASHU40
Applying Learning Theory to Life
Prior to beginning work on this activity read all of the required reading, review the content from weeks one through three, visit the website
http://selfdeterminationtheory.org (Links to an external site.)
, and review the Instructor Guidance. This week you will be discussing the multiple perspectives about how we learn, based on your developing knowledge about learning theory, and how it affects your own ability to perform at desired levels.
Required elements:
Explain behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism as applied to learning.
Suggested template
.
Summarizes at least two sub-theories/ideologies within each framework.
Examples include:
From behaviorism
associative learning, classical conditioning, operant Conditioning, conditioning, extinction, and ratio/interval schedules
From cognitivism
schema theory, memory development, elaboration theory (i.e. Bloom’s taxonomy), cognitive load theory, and social learning/cognitive theory.
From constructivism (conceptions of knowledge are derived from the process of constructing individual interpretations of one’s experiences)
cognitive constructivism, dialectical (social) constructivism, zone of proximal development, and discovery learning
From humanism
motivational theories of learning (i.e. self-determination theory, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs), experiential learning, and Steiner pedagogy or Waldorf education.
List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you think would most help you to increase
your own
learning success.
List and briefly explain a minimum of two theoretically supported strategies, that we have learned about during the past weeks, that you think would most help someone in your personal or professional circle.
Apply basic methods of psychological research skills to this content by synthesizing supporting evidence from at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library that defend the strategies you have chosen.
The Applying Learning Theory to Life paper
Must be seven to eight double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)
.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of [paper, project, etc.]
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use headings and sub-headings.
See example. (Links to an external site.)
Must use appropriate research methods (e.g. use of the Ashford library) and skeptical inquiry (
http://www.criticalthinking.org/ (Links to an external site.)
).to support the content inclusions.
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that introduces what you will be outlining in your paper.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms the learn.
Apply the Symbolic Interaction Perspective to ImmigrationD.docxYASHU40
Apply the
Symbolic Interaction Perspective
to Immigration
Define the symbolic interaction perspective
How do symbols through words contribute to the perception of immigrants in a negative way?
What do
some
Americans fear when it comes to immigration or immigrants?
.
April is a fourth grader with a language impairment, but no physical.docxYASHU40
April is a fourth grader with a language impairment, but no physical impairment. Her performance on norm-referenced measures is 1.5 standard deviations below the mean for her chronological age. April has good decoding skills, but has difficulty with reading comprehension, semantics, and morphological processing. One accommodation that is prescribed in the IEP is the use of visual cues to support comprehension when learning new skills. She lacks organizational skills for writing and struggles with word choice. She receives services from a speech and language pathologist who is working with her on understanding word parts, vocabulary, and multiple meanings of words. You instruct April in a resource classroom with five other fourth grade students who also struggle with reading and written expression.
Communication goals in IEP:
April will identify at least five key content vocabulary words from an assigned reading using text with Mayer-Johnson symbols in Proloquo2go software and text to speech software with 90% accuracy over 10 consecutive trials.
April will write a definition for up to five key content vocabulary words from an assigned reading with 90% accuracy on a rubric over 10 consecutive trials.
April will use up to five key content vocabulary words in written sentences that use the word correctly in context, and include correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar with 90% accuracy over 10 consecutive trials.
Part 1: 3 Day Unit Plan
Use the “3 Day Unit Plan Template” to complete this assignment.
Create an English language arts (ELA) unit plan for your resource classroom based on Arizona or your state's ELA fourth grade literacy standards specific to vocabulary acquisition and use. Includethe following in the unit plan:
Strategies to enhance students’ language development and communication skills in the Multiple Means of Representation section.
Strategies and technologies that encourage student engagement and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the Multiple Means of Engagement section.
Using details from the case study, address April’s needs in the Differentiation sections of the Multiple Means of Representation, Multiple Means of Engagement, and Multiple Means of Expression.
Specifically, incorporate the following into the unit plan to meet April’s needs:
The use of the AAC systems and assistive technologies planned in April’s goal to support her communication and learning.
Differentiated formative and summative assessments that measure April’s progress on the IEP goals in Part 1.
Part 2: Rationale
Provide a 250-500 word rationale that explains:
Why the instructional choices specifically meet April’s needs.
How the selected augmentative and alternative communication systems assistive technology used in the lesson plan is appropriate for meeting April’s needs.
Support your work with 2-3 scholarly resources.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the .
Approximately 1000 words.Synthesizing the theories (you do not.docxYASHU40
Approximately 1000 words.
Synthesizing the theories (you do not need to draw from ALL the theories/readings), use at least three readings to develop your own view that describes and understands the relationship between technology and society. In developing your view, take the most important and persuasive parts of the existing theories and explain them. In the end, be sure to clearly articulate and define the relationship between technology and society: which has more power or control? How do they relate to one another?
Journal of Communication ISSN 0021-9916
O R I G I N A L A R T I C L E
The Social Life of Wireless Urban Spaces:
Internet Use, Social Networks, and the Public
Realm
Keith N. Hampton, Oren Livio, & Lauren Sessions Goulet
Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
This study explores the role of urban public spaces for democratic and social engagement.
It examines the impact of wireless Internet use on urban public spaces, Internet users, and
others who inhabit these spaces. Through observations of 7 parks, plazas, and markets in 4
North American cities, and surveys of wireless Internet users in those sites, we explore how
this new technology is related to processes of social interaction, privatism, and democratic
engagement. Findings reveal that Internet use within public spaces affords interactions with
existing acquaintances that are more diverse than those associated with mobile phone use.
However, the level of colocated social diversity to which Internet users are exposed is less
than that of most users of these spaces. Yet, online activities in public spaces do contribute
to broader participation in the public sphere. Internet connectivity within public spaces
may contribute to higher overall levels of democratic and social engagement than what is
afforded by exposure within similar spaces free of Internet connectivity.
doi:10.1111/j.1460-2466.2010.01510.x
Internet access in public parks, plazas, markets, and streets has been made possible
through the proliferation of broadband wireless Internet in the form of municipal
and community wi-fi (e.g., NYC Wireless) and advanced mobile phone networks
(e.g., 3G). The experience of wireless Internet use in the public realm contrasts with
traditional wired Internet use, which is confined primarily to the private realm of the
home and the parochial realm of the workplace. An extensive literature has addressed
the influence of Internet use on the composition of people’s social networks
(Hampton, Sessions, & Her, in press), their engagement in political, voluntary, and
other organizational activities (Boulianne, 2009), and their interactions within home
and workplaces (Bakardjieva, 2005; Quan-Haase & Wellman, 2006). But, Internet
use in the public realm has remained relatively unexplored. This type of use carries
with it significant implications for urban planning, the structure of community, and
the nature of democracy.
Inte.
Approaches to Forecasting Policy Outcomes Please respond to th.docxYASHU40
"Approaches to Forecasting Policy Outcomes" Please respond to the following:
Provide a real or hypothetical public policy issue and select an appropriate criterion for policy prescription to use in deciding a policy's (a) effectiveness, (b) efficiency, (c) adequacy, (d) equity, (e) responsiveness, and (f) appropriateness. Provide at least two reasons why you selected the criterion.
.
Apply the course concepts of the dark side of self-esteem and .docxYASHU40
Apply the course concepts of the
dark side of self-esteem
and
moral hypocrisy
to this type of behavior. What do you conclude about people who behave in such a way? Hint: Explicitly use each concept by name and also give a one sentence definition of it before explaining how the concepts apply to these people.
.
Apply information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the foll.docxYASHU40
Apply information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the following discussion questions:
Discuss the Mrs. Gomez’s history that would be pertinent to her difficulty sleeping. Include chief complaint, HPI, Social, Family and Past medical history that would be important to know.
Describe the physical exam and diagnostic tools to be used for Mrs. Gomez. Are there any additional you would have liked to be included that were not?
Please list 3 differential diagnoses for Mrs. Gomez and explain why you chose them. What was your final diagnosis and how did you make the determination?
What plan of care will Mrs. Gomez be given at this visit, include drug therapy and treatments; what is the patient education and follow-up?
THe example is uplaod
.
Apply appropriate elements of the U.S. legal system and the U.S. Con.docxYASHU40
Apply appropriate elements of the U.S. legal system and the U.S. Constitution to business scenarios for impacting decisions in authentic situation
Apply concepts of ethics, morality, and civil and criminal law to business scenarios for informed corporate decision makingAnalyze the basic elements of a contract and a quasi-contract for their application to commercial and real estate scenarios
Differentiate between the various types of business organizations for informing rights and responsibilities
.
APA format Analysis of the Culture using a Culturally Competent.docxYASHU40
APA format
"Analysis of the Culture using a Culturally Competent Model"
1. Use "giger and davidhizar transcultural assessment model" to evaluate the jewish population.
2. Explain the model.
3. Apply this model to the jewish cultural group.
4. Using this model, develop a plan of care at it relates to culturally diverse needs of this cultural group (jewish).
· Include 2-3 highest priority health care needs.
· Use an interdisciplinary approach including community resources, governmental organizations, non-for-profit organizations, outreach centers, religious organizations and hospital provided community activities and professional associations like nursing and health care associations.
Identify other Health Care Professionals that should be included in your plan (interdisciplinary)
NOTE: use the background information from the attachment below for the jewish population in nursing titled "assignment culture part 1"
.
APA less than 10 similarityWeek 7 Discussion Question Chapter.docxYASHU40
APA less than 10 % similarity
Week 7 Discussion Question: Chapter 29, Mental Health Disorders
Part One
: Hypochondriasis can be a problem for older adults. What situations contribute to hypochondriasis and what interventions can nurses provide that will address this problem in older adults?
.
APPLE 13Business Analytics Plan for BIAM300Author Miguel .docxYASHU40
APPLE 13
Business Analytics Plan for BIAM300
Author: Miguel Canales
Date: March 16, 2020
SECTION 1: Company Background and Strategy
Organization Name
Apple Inc.
1.2. LexisNexis Dossier
Strategic Positioning Diagram
Product Innovation
Explanation of Product Innovation Positioning
In Apple Company, the main aspect behind its growth is product innovation. The main two factors for the success of Apple Company is creating ideas as well as testing their products. Without the several innovations that the company implement the company will still grow since it has loyal customers that use their existing products. The organizations might not consist new clients, so that they can get new clients they need to develop new ideas. Development and research are the main key performance indicator that are advantage to the company. Carrying out research to find out what kind of products the clients need and providing the exact products that people need is what improve the organization strategic position. Researching on what type of products the market need will assist Apple Company to develop products needed by their customers. Assessing the company additional Key Performance Indicator under the current innovation is what offers advantages to the organization (Elmansy, 2016).
SMART Objective for Strategic Positioning
The most relevant section in product innovation is the testing of the products. Ensuring that products and that the products are operating properly is an important factor for the organization business to improve. The technology is the main strategy is the main performance indicator that assist to meet their objectives. Coming up with a state product art to maintain their clients happiness and ensure that they expect for the company to come up with new and well improved products. Through coming up with technology that is easy and dependable to utilize will be an advantage to the organization all the products need to be made with the inclusion of the client and what the client will require. Having the clients to test the company products is also an important thing that the company should practice (Elmansy, 2016).
Customer Intimacy
Explanation of Customer Intimacy Positioning
Another necessary section of Apple organization is the client intimacy. Customer intimacy is mostly concerned on the understanding of client problems. It is important that the Apple Company understand the client wants before the clients, either to be a new product or to be an improved product. Apple Company is organizing their products in the need of client’s need. Since Apple Company have more loyal clients, it is an evidence that the company offer relevant products to their clients. Tracking the client’s incidents as the key performance indicators that is utilize in this region. The Apple Company provides several way to offer assistances to the clients when there is an issue with some of their products.
SMART Objective for Customer Intimacy
What assist Apple organizat.
APAless than 10 similarityWeek 4 Discussion Question .docxYASHU40
APA
less than 10 % similarity
Week 4 Discussion Question: Chapter 13, Comfort and Pain Management
With the realization that pain is highly prevalent among older adults, please answer the following questions:
Part Two
: What is the prevalence of pain in older adults? How will you, as a nurse, be more aware of
pain issues related to older adults and what will the nurse incorporate into practice to alleviate these
issues?
.
APA Style [Sources, included] single-spaced, one to two-page paper r.docxYASHU40
APA Style [Sources, included] single-spaced, one to two-page paper responding to the prompt: What should be the primary roles of higher education institutions in our society?
Include:
Knowledge enterprise, research, continuing our democracy, and Source of expertise as primary roles.
.
Application Case Siemens Builds a Strategy-Oriented HR System.docxYASHU40
Application Case Siemens Builds a Strategy-Oriented HR System
Siemens is a 150-year-old German company, but it’s not the company it was even a few years ago. Until recently, Siemens focused on producing electrical products. Today the firm has diversified into software, engineering, and services. It is also global, with more than 400,000 employees working in 190 countries. In other words, Siemens became a world leader by pursuing a corporate strategy that emphasized diversifying into high-tech products and services, and doing so on a global basis.
With a corporate strategy like that, human resource management plays a big role at Siemens. Sophisticated engineering and services require more focus on employee selection, training, and compensation than in the average firm, and globalization requires delivering these services globally. Siemens sums up the basic themes of its HR strategy in several points. These include:
A living company is a learning company.
The high-tech nature of Siemens’ business means that employees must be able to learn on a continuing basis. Siemens uses its system of combined classroom and hands-on apprenticeship training around the world to help facilitate this. It also offers employees extensive continuing education and management development.
Global teamwork is the key to developing and using all the potential of the firm’s human resources.
Because it is so important for employees throughout Siemens to feel free to work together and interact, employees have to understand the whole Siemens process not just bits and pieces. To support this, Siemens provides extensive training and development. It also ensures that all employees feel they’re part of a strong, unifying corporate identity. For example, HR uses cross-border, cross-cultural experiences as prerequisites for career advances.
A climate of mutual respect is the basis of all relationships—within the company and with society.
Siemens contends that the wealth of nationalities, cultures, languages, and outlooks represented by its employees is one of its most valuable assets. It therefore engages in numerous HR activities aimed at building openness, transparency, and fairness, and supporting diversity.
Assignment Content
Read
“Application Case: Siemens Builds a Strategy-Oriented HR System” in Ch. 3 of
Human Resource Management
.
Write
350- to 700-word response to the following after reading the case:
Identify examples of at least four strategically required organizational outcomes, and four required workforce competencies and behaviors for Siemens, based on the information in this case.
Identify at least four strategically relevant HR policies and activities that Siemens has instituted to help human resource management contribute to achieving Siemens’ strategic goals.
Discuss the following regarding Siemens' strategic goals:
What overall goals does Siemens want to achieve?
What must Siemens do operationally to achieve its goals?
What empl.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...PsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17Celine George
In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Rachel van dommelen forgottenit was a bitter cold saturday
1. Rachel Van Dommelen
Forgotten
It was a bitter cold Saturday night, and the rain was
drizzling outside which caused minuscule streams to flow across
the dark window like veins. Half-way covering the only
window in that room were long, burgundy-colored curtains that
were starting to fray at the ends and had a mysterious stain on
the bottom right of one of them. A smell of must and several
years’ worth of layered on Febreze encased the sagging fabric.
These curtains were a house-warming gift from my parents. It
was at least slightly thoughtful, I tried to convince myself since
these were handed down from them. The living room was only
dimly lit by the television that was turned on to a sports
channel. I didn’t enjoy sports and I never played them growing
up, but I wanted to try something new and watch something that
a normal guy at my age of 27 would.
Door number 365, on the 5th floor, was my tiny apartment
blending in with the hundreds of others. It only had one
bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen that was barely wide enough
to open the oven door, a dining room attached to the kitchen
that could fit only two people, and a living room in which I was
lounging on my stained linen couch. That night was dull and
grey with thick layers of overhanging clouds over the city in
which I lived. The city was fairly large and was littered with
skyscrapers and thousands of faceless, dull figures speed-
walking to their jobs and yelling at traffic. Almost every day
was cloudy and I rarely ever saw the sun; that’s probably why
I’m so pale. It’s also probably because I stayed inside my
apartment for most of the day other than for work due to my
lack of social life. I often found it difficult to make friends
because of the deficit in friendliness in that city.
Watching sports was becoming too boring for me and my
2. stomach was beginning to growl. Due to my laziness that night,
I decided to order pizza. I began to call a pizza restaurant that I
had never tried before because it was relatively cheap. The
ringing continued for about half a minute before a deep, grungy
voice picked up. I was a little uncomfortable as I pictured this
man working at a pizza place: tall, dark-haired, tattoos on every
corner of his body, bulging muscles, and piercings on both his
lip and eyebrow. Nevertheless, I still gave him my order and he
abruptly hung up after I said my full name. That was strange.
Soon I realized that he forgot to ask me for my address. I hoped
he didn’t assume I would drive there to pick up the pizza, for I
was already in my black drawstring sweatpants, fuzzy slippers,
and an old T-shirt with Cheeto stains on the bottom. The
address for the pizza place wasn’t even on their website. I
contemplated calling back but felt uneasy about hearing that
gravelly voice once more and possibly starting a conflict. So I
leaned back into the sunken couch cushion, hoping that I would
get my pizza sometime tonight, and I changed the channel to a
documentary that I liked better.
A couple of hours had passed when I finally glanced at the
clock after being sucked into the filmed lives of sea turtles on
my television. It was 8 o'clock and I was starting to get
ravenous. I picked up my phone and was about to call the pizza
place again when suddenly a loud, obnoxious knocking
thundered on my thin front door and rattled the interior of my
apartment. The noise startled me so much that I jumped up
from my couch at the speed of light. My heart was racing as I
imagined what type of character could be standing behind that
door so urgently wanting to get in. My slender body and 5’8
frame pranced like a cat over to the peephole in my door and
peered through. What stood on the other side was a tall man
dressed in all black with the hood of his sweatshirt covering
most of his face. In his hands was a pizza box carrier in which
I assumed was my delicious pizza. As I hesitantly unlocked and
opened my door, the man briskly took the pizza box out and
handed it to me.
3. “Don’t worry about it.” his deep voice was insistent through the
shadows under his hood when I attempted to hand him cash. I
glanced at the pizza box in my hand but in the next second, the
man had vanished. I slyly peeked around the corner into the
hallway and realized that he was nowhere to be found. I
shrugged my shoulders and locked the door again.
Free pizza was relatively suspicious but free pizza that was
delivered was another thing. I was skeptical of opening the
pizza box after I set it on my coffee table. The box had no
printing on it other than a plain outline of a pizza slice directly
on the front. This must be a new business that just started up
which could explain why I’ve never heard of it before. A fresh
smell of melted mozzarella cheese and juicy pepperoni struck
my nose as I lifted the lid. The pizza looked perfectly fine to
me and all at once I couldn’t contain my hunger any longer.
A dim flashing light pierced my eyes open and I bolted upright.
It was 3 a.m., my eyelids were heavy, and the television was on
a strange medical documentary that auto-played. I must have
fallen asleep with a full stomach while listening to the soft
winds howl outside my small window. The pizza box was still
open on the coffee table with only four slices remaining inside.
At a closer look, I noticed a scrap of paper attached to the
inside of the box. My eyes were still adjusting to the light but I
could faintly read the crude handwriting on it: “don’t go back.”
I was thoroughly bewildered, but my exhausted brain could not
process what I had just found. I reluctantly decided that it was
a stupid prank that I didn’t have the time or energy to deal with,
so I lugged my tired body into bed.
My life was pretty ordinary and mundane. Nothing really
exciting happened to me anymore, especially since I moved
away from my family. I moved out a few years ago into that
dingy little apartment and my parents decided to move to
Florida with my younger sister. I didn’t expect to be living in
this city by myself, but my parents were rich and they decided
to get away from the dreariness of it. My parents never seemed
to want to stay in contact with me after they moved, which
4. surprised me. I assumed they cared about me but as I looked
back on my childhood years I could recall the numerous times
they would seem to forget about me. They would forget to
make my lunch for school or even forget my birthday. I
pondered if somehow my parents were trying to reach me
possibly even through that note. But why would they say that;
don’t they want me to come back to them?
A few days passed after that incident and I was getting ready to
go to work on another gloomy day. The dark, heavy clouds
seemed to touch the tops of the skyscrapers and the thick air
made this world seem slower than usual that morning. My life
at work consisted of sitting in an office chair in my small
cubicle at a garden tools company. Nine to five felt like the
longest hours of my life trapped in an enclosed space doing
office work with only a partial view of a tall window on one
side of the floor overlooking the grey city. I dreaded stepping
out my apartment door that morning just as much as dreaded
driving through eight o’clock traffic on a Tuesday. A surprise
came to me when I reached my metallic blue Toyota Camry in
the parking garage with two cars on either side of it sitting too
close for my comfort. Another note from a ripped-off piece of
paper was under my windshield wiper. I prepared myself to
read some type of ticket or fine for doing nothing wrong from
the parking police who liked to do this for fun. But no, instead,
what was written on the note was another message from an
anonymous person. This time it read, “Don’t leave, I am here.”
Whatever that meant. As I stood there in the cold, windy
parking garage, I questioned if this was truly happening to me
and why it would be me.
The week slowly dragged on as I put the mysterious events
aside and focused on work. As best I could, I tried to ignore the
thoughts and feelings pulling me towards curiosity and
hopefulness. Day after day I told myself that no one would
want to reach out to me unless they wanted to harm me, or they
were my parents. I longed for the latter to be true. During a
shift that seemed to be lingering long past five, a co-worker had
5. brought in a small curly-haired white dog. After I pushed my
jealousy aside, a smile crept its way onto my face like it did on
very rare occasions. That dog reminded me a lot of one that I
grew up with; one that was my older brother’s. My brother,
whom I haven’t seen in several years since he left home, was
one person that I looked up to throughout my childhood. He
and my parents never got along because they were always at
ends with each other. Josiah, my brother’s name, rebelled
against nearly everything and he was very outspoken.
Sometimes I wished that I could stand up for myself like he did
because our parents weren’t always fair, but now he’s long gone
and nobody has heard of him since. I realized that I missed
him.
My phone was ringing persistently from the armrest of the
couch in my living room. The sky was pitch black outside my
window with no cloud in sight, but the faint light of the city
down below drove out any shining stars that night. Stumbling
over many used clothes that I’ve owned for years and
disorganized shoes scattered across the hallway, I eventually
made it to the couch and hastily picked up the phone.
“Hello?” There was no answer, so I decided to ask again.
Faintly in the background were sounds of feet stomping on
wooden floorboards. This was too strange for my liking so I
hung up immediately. I wouldn’t dare answer it if it rang
again. Suddenly, a voicemail popped up on my phone causing it
to vibrate in my hand and startle me. My heart pounded as I
stared at it with a blank expression. I stood there frozen for a
long minute before I hesitantly opened it. What I heard next
made me hold my breath as the whole room seemed
progressively darker and colder around me. The same voice
that took my order last weekend spoke through the voicemail.
“Gavin, don’t look back. Don’t leave.” The same stomping
came through the background and the line crackled sharply as
the message ended. My thoughts were racing when I wondered
how this frightful man knew my name. I couldn’t ignore that no
matter how hard I tried; the question kept running through my
6. mind: am I safe?
The weekend was on the horizon as I was driving home from
work the next evening watching the pedestrians bustle their way
through the crowded streets that were lit up by dim yellow
street lamps. The sidewalks were still covered in puddles from
the rain that morning and they gleamed with the bright, colorful
lights from the store-front signs. My destination was home, and
I made sure of that. I had no desire to spend any extra time
away from my apartment than I had to, especially with the
ongoing thought that my life could be in danger. My eyes
focused on the gleaming street ahead of me. When I arrived at
my apartment, I unlocked the door and to my surprise, there was
a third note laying on my floor from somebody sliding it under
the door. This one was more like a letter. It was neatly folded
and on the side that I opened, there was a symbol printed in jet
black ink. This symbol looked like it was for a secret group or
organization. The words inside the letter were neatly typed and
all they read was an address and a time. This seemed like an
elaborate scheme to try and get me out of the safety of my
apartment. On further inspection, there was one word at the
bottom of the page that I missed. Family. As perplexed as I
was at that moment, my curiosity and hopefulness got the better
of me. I wanted to see my family again. However, reality
suddenly set in when I realized that I could not go to that
location. It was way too dangerous. If these anonymous people
knew my name and address then surely they might try to abduct
me from my apartment. Thinking a little too irrationally out of
fear, I decided to leave town.
I couldn't trust the fate of what event would play out at the
address that was sent to me the day prior, so I packed a few
bags with essentials and hopped in my car. It was only for a
few days, I told myself. Just until I could get things sorted out.
I had no clue where I was going, but I had to find someplace to
stay. Maybe my aunt and uncle who lived a few towns north
would let me stay with them, but did they even remember me?
The thoughts circled my head like a vortex of perpetuating fear
7. and anxiety, until suddenly a screeching alarm broke through
the silence. It was coming from one of the stores up ahead. In
the next moment, a jet black car pulled up in front of me
blocking the path of the narrow road and causing me to slam my
foot on the brakes. Another black car pulled up behind me as I
saw a young man running out of a broken window on the
storefront and dashing around the corner into an alleyway
between that tall store building and another. Two men wearing
all black bolted out of their cars that sandwiched me and chased
down the theft into the alley. I contemplated making a run for
it but soon I saw another man dressed the same way enter the
alley from further down the sidewalk, but he was not running. I
could not sit there and wait any longer. I needed to know what
was going on and who these men were, but at the same time, I
wanted to escape and avoid risking my life. The notes,
messages, and voicemails flashed back in my mind and
determination came over me to make it out of that situation.
Stepping out of my car, I tried to run past the entrance of the
alleyway, but a chorus of yelling, fighting, and boots stomping
coming from the darkness halted me. I realized I wasn’t going
to get far without a car and my curiosity suddenly got the better
of me. I rounded the corner and saw these men in black
surrounding another young man. He was holding something in
his hand and one of the men violently grabbed it from him. The
young man’s face was red and fearful, and the object he had
been holding looked like it was an expensive package of some
sort. One of the men in black proceeded to hold the young thief
up the cold, hard brick wall. Only a few intangible words we
said between the two before the thief was let loose.
The men in black quickly turned once they spotted me. My
heart raced and I knew I had to run. My legs went as fast as
they could and everything around me turned into a blur. I
didn’t know where I was going when abruptly, a deep voice
penetrated the frigid air.
“Gavin!” My mind and body were shaken up when I heard my
name. My legs gave out and my elbows slammed into the
8. pavement. The ice-cold ground pressed up against my face until
it barely had any feeling. Forcefully, I made myself get up and
I wiped away the blood and sweat dripping down my forehead.
My eyes regained focus and saw a tall figure standing directly
in front of me. He lifted his hood off and I could see the damp
strands of dark brown hair sweeping across his light-skinned
face. Those bright blue eyes glistened under the dim light of
the streetlamps and my heart finally softened. It was my
brother. I was so speechless, I couldn’t get my mouth to form
words. Before I knew how to react, Josiah extended his arms
and hugged me warmly.
“I finally found you, Gavin.” he stepped back and took a good
look at me. It was probably ten years since I last saw Josiah;
his wrists and face had small cuts and blemishes and I could
vaguely make out a sleeve of colorful tattoos emerging from
under the cuff of his jacket.
“Our parents are not coming back; I left them for a reason.” his
deep voice calmed my exhausted heart. “I know you aren’t
happy here. Trust me when I say that there is nothing for you
here. Mom or Dad would have reached out by now if they truly
cared.” my heart began to sink deeper and deeper. Hope felt
lost. “Don’t let the past take over your life, Gavin, and don’t
let the pressure our parents put on you stop you from living
your life.” his harsh words resonated in my mind with how my
life had been up until that point. Josiah went on to explain how
he ran off ten years ago and joined a secret agency that focused
on catching criminals, protecting people, hijacking weapons,
and traveling across the country. It seemed bizarre to me, but
he made it clear that it was what he loved to do. He became his
true self who lived his own life.
“Why did you send those notes and messages?” I was
thoroughly curious.
“I had to protect my identity and I felt the need to see and talk
to you after I found out you still lived in the city.” he explained
that they made up that pizza restaurant as a cover-up for their
agency and that he was the one who delivered my pizza that
9. night.
As I thought about it more, I realized that all my parents ever
wanted me to be was ordinary. Nevertheless, my brother always
stuck up for me and took a hold of his own life. He inspired me
to be more like him.
Tim Oyler
This story is actually true. Well, there is one lie, but maybe I’ll
come back to that later. You might wish the story wasn’t true.
We don’t like hard things. We want rainbows and heroes and
unicorns. Ok, sometimes we want car chases and buildings
blown up, but only if the good guys survive. In this story, the
bad guy wins.
I hate those stories, and I hate this one. But, it's the story I’m
telling today.
I went to a small liberal arts college in Anderson, Indiana. This
was when it was a college, not a university, like it is now. This
was back when everyone was amazed that one of the guys on my
dorm floor had a computer on his desk. His name was Simon,
but it doesn’t matter to this story. He was from some Asian
country, but that doesn’t matter either. And why would you
want a computer?
My experience with computers at that point was the Radio
Shack TRS 80. Imagine an old timey black and white TV with a
keyboard. It’s memory was actually on a tape cassette. My
mother brought it home from the school where she taught. She
was a mathematician who was relegated to teaching junior high
math at the archrival school across the county. Do you
remember Ryan White? She was his teacher before he was
diagnosed with AIDS. And after. Ryan was a hemophiliac who
contracted AIDS during a blood transfusion and was prone to
nosebleeds. Mom was prone to helping clean him up his blood
10. and tears at the water fountain.
After his diagnosis, and after America realized that people with
AIDS were to be hated and feared, Ryan wasn’t allowed back at
school. Mom would videotape her classes and drop by his
house everyday to pick and drop off the daily tape along with
his homework. It wasn’t a big deal at first, but then the
protestors started showing up. They didn’t just want Ryan out
of school, they wanted him out of the neighborhood. Out of
town. They had signs with messages from God, and there were
signs about Ryan being a fag on his way to hell. But mom drove
through them every day. She ignored the jeers and the yelling
because he was her student. She was his teacher.
So, that TRS 80. Mom taught me some basic coding, and after a
couple of hours, I was able to get the computer to calculate that
2+2=4. So why would anyone want one on their desk? That was
back when computers were only as smart as we made them.
Now I feel like they roll their eyes at me when I Google how to
spell “calendar” for the 214th time because for some reason I
can never remember. They probably all talk about us behind our
backs while we sleep. But this made Simon popular and
everyone wanted to be his friend. I didn’t. But none of that
matters.
Before mom taught me that basic coding, and while she was
working on her mathematics degree, she was working part time
at the university hospital. She did post mortem x-rays for the
coroner. Was that a job that was advertised? Who would
respond to that? I don’t know. But one day, she and her
coworkers watched out the back door as a tornado ripped
through the city. They watched it destroy a factory just a few
hundred yards away. The hospital, now without power, soon
filled with victims. Mom was grabbed by a nurse and whisked
into a storage room. The storage room was now for all of the
people that were dead on arrival or died shortly after arriving. A
lot of people for mom to x-ray later on, I guess.
But also in this room was a baby, alive, inside her mother, who
was not. A doctor arrived to cut the mother open, and mom was
11. asked to hold the candle over the mom’s stomach to help
illuminate the doctor’s way in and the baby’s way out. Five
years later that same doctor brought me into the world. I was
afforded the luxury of a room with lights and living people.
It took an hour before they took that mother to the makeshift
morgue, a refrigerated truck donated by Wilson’s dairy. In that
hour before they took her, mom sat with her, stroked her hair,
and sang her lullabies. I guess when you are young and you
hear stories like that about your parents, you don’t know what
to think.
I still don’t.
I guess I always knew my mom was pretty tough. When I was
young, before kindergarten, I had a sandbox about the size of a
football field. Best I can remember it was a good mile’s
journey from the back of the house. The sandbox was my
kingdom. Upon those dunes, cowboys and Indians fought
against WW2 army men. There were dinosaurs and jets, and
one extra large Tonka truck. One day, while overseeing the
advancement of my troops in a battle against the bad guys, I felt
a presence behind me. When I turned my head and looked,
there was a cow staring back at me. Not being one to let this
kind of brazen incursion go unpunished, I raced to the garage
and grabbed a croquet mallet. The one with yellow stripes, but
that hardly matters. I returned and raised the weapon over my
head. I realized then the cow was not alone, that the herd that
had broken through the neighbor’s fence was advancing,
flanking my troops from behind. A surprise attack. I raised that
yellow striped croquet mallet over my head, but something
inside of me was smart enough to cause me to drop it and run
for my life.
What happened next, isn’t clear. All I can remember is that I
was in the house, under the sofa, lifting up the sofa skirt,
staring out the back double door. My mother had the croquet
mallet with the yellow stripes, and she was driving the herd
back through the fence. The invading rogue bovine army didn’t
stand a chance. They didn’t seem to question her authority.
12. Maybe it was the mallet. Maybe it was just my mom.
I told you that my mom was a mathematician, not just a math
teacher. Every summer the governor sent a limo for her and
took her away to Indianapolis for a week. “Math stuff”, was
about the most she ever said when asked what she did down
there. Years later, when she was retired, she continued to do
that math stuff. She also taught my son how to play chess. She
taught him in the 4th grade, and when he was in the 6th grade,
he finished 45th in the expert division of the High School
national championship
tournament in Dallas. I asked him about the tournament when he
got back. He just wanted to talk about how great the pancakes
were at the hotel.
One day, one of his friends called and asked for him. I told him
that Eli, my son, was in the bath. “Well tell him I moved queen
to rook 5.” So I went back to the bathroom and knocked on the
door and said “Gordon moved his queen to rook 5.” There was
a bit of a silence behind the door, and just as I was about to
repeat the move, I heard him say “tell him knight to queen’s
bishop 3.” Gordon heard it too, groaned and hung up.
I asked my mom why she didn’t teach me chess. She said she
did. It just didn’t stick. Oh well.
One of my math professors asked me one day if I was related to
Elizabeth Oyler. I guess she was at these secret governor’s math
meetings, also. I said yes. Their facial expression all at once
acknowledged their excitement to make that connection, while
simultaneously recognizing that I didn’t inherit my mother’s
math genes.
Eli ended up at Anderson, now Anderson University years later.
Eli the chess player, also Eli the soccer player. You could see
how his training in chess manifested itself on the soccer field.
He wasn’t where the crowd was, he was where the ball was
going to be next. He was thinking several moves ahead. It was
at one of these soccer matches that our story finally comes to
rest.
13. My parents came to almost every one of my children’s soccer
matches. They traipsed the state, doing the same for my nieces
in Goshen and Terre Haute. Somehow, they made them all. But
we had graduated now, out of the folding chairs at the YMCA
matches to the cold metal bleachers of the university field.
On this particular day, the opposing team was late. And my
parents were always early. So, after sitting in the bleachers for
quite some time, my mom headed for the restroom and then to
the van to get a jacket. It had cooled down while waiting for
the other team. Maybe if the team were on time, she wouldn’t
have needed that jacket. Maybe if the team were on time, I
wouldn’t be telling you this story.
As she went up the stairs, and got close to where we were all
seated, she tripped. She didn’t miss by much, but her right toe
just didn’t quite make it over the edge of the last step. She
went down hard, and her head brushed the side of one of the
metal bleacher seats, slicing across her brow line.
If you were a fan of professional wrestling, which I am not, you
would know that back in the olden days, this is exactly where
the wrestlers would cut each other, or themselves, for quite
dramatic effect. Their faces would be covered in blood almost
instantly, but they would close up quite quickly.
My mother’s face, too, was covered in blood almost
immediately. But her wound didn’t close up quickly at all. It
was too deep. And she was on a blood thinner. If you are
squeamish at all, it’s time to turn away.
Holly, the mother of one of Eli’s teammates, jumped into
action. “I’m a nurse,” she said. “I will take care of you.”
My mother remained where she fell, wedged between the stairs
and the seats, not moving, just bleeding. “Don’t touch me,”
mom said.
Napkins and towels and anything absorbent quickly came from
the surrounding crowd. Holly tried again, but she got the same
response.
“Don’t touch me.”
Now, I knew that my mom was tough. But none of us
14. understood her resistance. She had ingrained in me that unless a
bone was sticking out of your skin somewhere, you toughed it
out and kept going. But this was a 70-year-old woman. And a
bone was sticking out. It was her collarbone. And something
just below the shoulder as well, but we couldn’t see it at the
time. So, this seemed to be a good time to let go and let
someone help.
In the coming weeks her entire left arm, shoulder and
collarbone were replaced with metal parts, ironically made in
Goshen at the company where my brother-in-law is the CFO.
Before her surgery, she asked if she got a family discount or if
maybe they could get parts from a clearance bin.
There was a crowd now, silent, but with one mother quietly
praying nearby. Everyone was focused on the fountain of blood
and my mother’s fierce resistance.
Holly tried again. “Please Betty. Please let me help you.”
“Don’t touch me,” mom said.
“Betty, please.”
“Don’t touch me. Don’t touch my blood.”
“But we have to make it stop.”
“Don’t touch my blood,” my mother said, now in tears.
“I have AIDS.”
It was as if the referee was waiting for that dramatic line to be
uttered to start the match. Because as soon as she said it, he
blew his whistle. That was good for a laugh a few months later.
It was also as if the EMT on hand waited for that moment to
break through the crowd to help. I’m sure it wasn’t what he
was expecting to find. Holly whispered to him, and in addition
to the gloves he was wearing, he dug into his kit to pull out a
mask and a protective yellow medical gown.
My mother lived for a couple of decades with this deadly virus.
My dad knew. Her doctor did, but no one else outside of the
medical facility.
Despite her recovering from the subsequent surgeries, that
bleacher confession seemed to take the light out of her. It was
like air slowly leaking from a bike tire over the winter in your
15. garage. I told you that the bad guy won. Except, it wasn’t
really a bad guy, just a bad virus. Six months after falling, six
months of light slowly leaking, she quietly slipped away.
She should be here, now, enjoying the wave of endless great
grandbabies that are happening in Goshen and Terre Haute, and
now for Eli and his brother here in Anderson.
This woman, who braved tornados, held a candle over a dead
woman to help life come out, who sang to that dead woman,
who drove back an army of cows, who ignored the chants of
protestors so one student wouldn’t be excluded or forgotten,
was actually felled simply by helping that young man, wiping
away his blood and tears, before the diagnosis, when maybe a
small cut on her hand was enough to let the intruder in. Who
knows.
There’s no moral here, no lesson to be learned.
Like I said. You might not like how this story ends. Neither do
I. I miss my mom.