...Reading this week’s chapters came at a great time. My sister and I just had a long conversation about one of her boys this weekend. She has four boys – ages 16, 13, 8, and 4. She teaches school and her husband works also. They are both home every night and spend all of their time coaching or attending all of the boys’ activities. The problem is the 8 year old. Since he was about 4, he has had severe separation anxiety. He refuses to stay all night anywhere, but will once in a while stay at my house - it has to be a week in the plans to prepare him – sometimes that doesn’t even work. He will play outside or in his bedroom, but comes out often to see if his mom and dad are still in the house. If he goes to my sister’s classroom at school...
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...CHAPTER 8 Mr. James’ POV “Dear Dad and Mum, I know that as my parents, you want the best for me. But at the same time you cannot keep controlling me. It hurts to know that my parents are not concerned about what I have a passion for. I feel like I’m living my life for you and not me and that’s not right. I’ve tried to make you guys understand but you don’t want to. So I’m taking steps I feel are going to help me, even though it’s crazy. I’m leaving. I hope that with time you will see that I’m right and that I deserve to be listened to as well. I might still be a kid, but I know what I want for my life. I can’t tell you or anyone where I’m going because I don’t want anyone to stop me. I need to find my own life. Don’t bother looking for me because I’m long gone. But I might be back, when I find what I’m looking for. I’m sorry to disappoint you. Pray for me. I love you both.” By the time I’m done reading this, I’m more furious than I was when I started. How can she be so stupid? Does she even know what she is doing? I got home immediately I received an emergency call from my wife. I had a lot of things running on my mind, but this wasn’t what I expected. I look up to see my wife in tears. She looked so scared. What do I do now? I wasn’t so hard on her. Was I so hard on her? “Are you just going to stand there and do nothing? You caused all of this. I told you to leave her alone. Now see what has happened.” My wife’s voice brings me back. I need to say something. “Look, you can’t...
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...“We left the gym about 8 p.m. to go to my house. When we got to Taft Ave. in Beltzhoover, a police car sped up behind me and turned on its red and blue lights. I pulled over immediately wondering why I was being pulled over now! Then out of everywhere, other police cars start surrounding my car! I was on the phone with my neighbor, Robin Player, having one of our many conversations about improving one’s self, improving one’s community, etc., before the police got behind, so she was on the phone when it all transpired.” Events like the one he was about to encounter would rankle anyone. But Rayco had been through this before and he was ready. At least, he thought so! As with every encounter he had with the police, what was about to unfold was nothing short of theater. “Police cars, lights,... more cars,... more lights! Then a voice over the intercom says, ‘Exit the vehicle with your hands up!’ I holler out of my window, ‘What am I being pulled over for?’ The same voice, ‘Exit the vehicle slowly with your hands up!’ Now I notice that there are a lot of guns drawn and aimed at me! Jelani is crying! Lil Rayc is quiet. Now I’m getting worried, not for me, but for my children! My windows are tinted 100%! The police can’t see in my car! So I start to holler, ‘My babies are in the car!’ The police didn’t care! They just hollered back, ‘Get out the car and get on the ground or you will be tazed!’ I had to think fast! If one of my young partnas would have came by and they had heat...
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...Chapter 2 What is your self orientation? Before doing this survey I believe I a balanced x and y manager. I try to see the good in every employee and believe people have their own way of doing things. Sometimes you need to handle certain employees different ways to get them to work properly and correctly in a timely manner. After doing the survey I was not very surprised it gave me a score inbetween both x and y of a 22 and 23. I believe that was because I am a very understanding person i try to see the best way in satisfying employees as well as customers. This will show me how to deal with customers and my employees from here on. Chapter 3 Chapter 3 survey was about morals and ethical actions. As a person I believe for every action there is a opposite reaction. With the choices you make you need to ensure that they are morally and ethically right for people and or a company. If you hurt a person with a decision that should not be done. After doing the survey I believe it came out to what I expected. I am a understanding person I try to do the best for other people and the company. Sometimes I will make poor judgement calls but over all as a person and employee I try to think of my actions and make the right decision for both parties. Chapter 4 The chapter 4 assessment is going to cover the globe aspects. I believe strongly in having set guidelines and keeping out future generation in check. Yes we have to be generous and so on but you also need to keep things in...
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...Reeltown FFA Chapter Officer Application 2015-2016 [pic] Check-off sheet Candidates Name and Grade: Lacey Newman 12th Grade ❑ Completed Application (in ink or typed) - and all appropriate signatures present. ❑ Chapter Officer Contract is checked-off and signed. ❑ Signed “Expectations of the Chapter Officers.” ❑ You have read and understand all contained in the Chapter Officer Handbook. ❑ Grade Check Form is 100% complete! Reeltown FFA Chapter Officer Application 2015-2016 [pic] Applicant's Name: Lacey Newman Address: 499 Lovelady road City: Tallassee State: AL Zip: 36078_ Phone #: 334-257-4674 Cell # 334-312-0343 Grade: 12 Age: 17 Agriculture classes planned for the coming year: Fundamentals of Agriscience and Agricultural mechanics Number 1 - 6 by preference, the offices you want to be considered for, if you are elected. (One is your most desired spot and six is your least desired spot.) (Freshmen applicants are eligible for Sentinel, Parliamentarian, Historian, and Chaplain only.) _2_ President _3_ Vice President _4_ Secretary _5_ Treasurer _6_ Reporter __ Sentinel __ Parliamentarian __ Historian __ Chaplain _1_ Jr.Advisor 1. Briefly state the qualities you possess that qualify you for a chapter office. Qualifying for a chapter office requires many consistent qualities. As an individual...
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... I feel that my strongest leadership qualities include honesty, integrity and commitment. These characteristics will allow me to be a strong leader for our chapter. Members can be assured that my honesty and integrity will determine the choices I make on the executive board and that these decisions will be in their best interest. A strong leader is determined to serve the needs of the fraternity, not the other way around. I will determine what my brothers want for our chapter and be committed to serving their needs. Furthermore, my commitment to strengthening and supporting our chapter and my ability to delegate tasks effectively will assist the chapter in accomplishing its goals. 2) What is the goal and responsibility of the exec board as a whole? A strong executive board is essential to a successful chapter. The responsibilities of the executive board are to guide the chapter in a direction where it can effectively accomplish its goals. To do this the executive board needs to utilize strong management skills in order to create and execute strategies that make the fraternity self-sufficient and grow. Our main goal needs to be to create an environment that attracts the finest new members who will be an asset to the chapter. The next executive board needs to create a path that will allow the chapter to be around for a long time to come… not only the next 10 years, but for the next 100 plus years. 3) What is the greatest threat to our current chapter and what would...
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...child.” This expresses Douglass’ style of writing by choosing the words that have a way to affect the reader and convey the message of a mother and child’s affection towards one another. (Chapter 1, page 18) #2 Hyperbole “No words, no tears, no prayers, from his gory victim, seemed to move his iron heart from its bloody purpose.” This exaggerates how cruel and brutal the master was when whipping slaves who disobeyed him. (Chapter 1, page21) #3 Simile “The competitors for this office sought as diligently to please their overseers,...
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...My motivation, Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb., I am Ekky Reno Priyambodo, motivated student in Geological Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada, expected to join The Society of Economic Geologist Universitas Gadjah Mada Student Chapter (SEG UGM-SC). I appreciate this opportunity to open my way to becoming professional geologist and to apply for participating in geological society especially in Economic Geologist career. With my experience in organisation and my enthusiastic about economic geologist, I strongly believe that I am an appropriate candidate for this Student Chapter. Since my high school days, I have developed strong interest for learning earth science, especially mining geologist. That why I enrolled myself to Geological Engineering Universitas Gadjah Mada. At this moment, I become student in first semester. To support me enhanced my experience regarding earth science, I would like to apply for being member at Society of Economic Geologist Universitas Gadjah Mada Student Chapter (SEG UGM-SC). I personally believe that every person applying for join this student chapter should be as much as experienced both in organisation or academic accomplishment, as me. I have been became activist in some organisation at Senior High School, like Student Council, Class Consultative Assembly, and Scout, where I gained precious experience in leadership development and social skill. This experience also enabled me to be observant with social issues. As a student in this famous...
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...Foundation from Chapters 2 through 5 What kind of a communicator are you? This review looks at several specifics that are basic to effective communicators. On the line provided for each statement, indicate the response that best captures your behavior: 1, almost always; 2, often; 3, sometimes; 4, rarely; 5, never. __3__ When I speak, I tend to present a positive image of myself. (Chapter 2) __3__ In my behavior toward others, I look for more information to confirm or negate my first impressions. (Chapter 2) _3__ Before I act on perceptions drawn from people’s nonverbal cues, I seek verbal verification of their accuracy. (Chapter 2) __3__ I use specific language when I speak, avoiding generalizations that could be misinterpreted. (Chapter 3) __3__ I speak clearly, using words that people readily understand. (Chapter 3) __2__ When I am speaking with people of different cultures or of the opposite sex, I am careful to monitor my word choices. (Chapter 3) __4__ I tend to look at people when I talk with them. (Chapter 4) __2__ Most of my sentences are free from such expressions as “uh,” “well,” “like,” and “you know.” (Chapter 4) __4__ I consider the effect of my dress on others. (Chapter 4) __3__ I try to make sure that my nonverbal messages match my verbal messages. (Chapter 4) __3__ I listen attentively, regardless of my interest in the person or the ideas. (Chapter 5) __1__ When I’m not sure whether I understand, I seek clarification. (Chapter 5) __1__...
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...Chapter 9 A part of chapter 9 discusses "Action Research". I do that all the time and probably didn't know the term until now. The example in the book talks about a group of high schools students, who struggle in reading, and how they read to elementary students in their neighborhood. At my school, I call this reading buddies. My fifth graders will pick any K-2 grade class to read to for the week. I allow all my kids to read anything that is on the grade level of the younger students. In the past, I would allow my students to just sit with any younger student. But after reading the chapter, I may start pairing students up in a different way. Our process is the same as the one in book, except my students talk about the book, they look at pictures, predict what will happen. After they read, my students will ask the younger students questions that we as a class have picked out. When we get back to the room, we discuss what happened as we read, do we need a different book next time, did the younger students like the book, what can we work on for next time we read. My students absolutely love to read to the younger students. It is something they look forward to each week. In the future, I would like to become National Board certified. This chapter gave me a little bit more insight into the process. I think it would be a great experience for myself. If anyone has done this or knows someone who has completed the process, I will gladly take your advice. Chapter 10 Last...
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... Because of that success I decided to create this website and sell the report online. I apologize for the short quiz I just had you fill out... I only want to teach this strategy to those who will actually put it to use. If someone couldn’t answer those simple questions, they will not have the drive or motivation to make this work. I could write a killer ad for my report. I could fill it with testimonials from successful students and even show you proof of my earnings. But I’m not going to do that – I hate those late night infomercials more than anyone else I know. Instead, I’m just going to let you read Chapter 1 of my report. (I’ve reproduced it below). But first, I need to tell you something. Some of my friends and clients laugh at the title of the report. I mean, I admit "How to Hack the Stock Market" is a little kitsch. But I called it that because... My report won't teach you about "life". I'm not gonna bore you with mindless drivel about personal finance and achieving your dreams. If you want that stuff buy 'Rich Dad Poor Dad'. Or any of the other "get rich quick" books on Amazon. My report is called "How to Hack the Stock Market" because I have something very specific to teach you. A specific edge you can use to make money with no experience or knowledge and very little start-up capital. I bet you've never read a "make money" book which has a step-by-step blueprint. Instead they're full of general advice. Like Tony Robbins, he's a good story teller...
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...Chapter 9: Gendered Close relationships and as well as all the other previous chapters we have studied so far, proves that I am more feminine than I consider myself. I am completely a ciswoman in every way and usually I would try to not be like I typical woman but now and I am okay with who I am. I am more emotional and socially incline and I do naturally take on domestic duties. This chapter saved me from hours of daydreaming about my relationship and figuring out how marriage will work out for me. Throughout the chapter I couldn’t stop comparing ideas of the book to my personal life. I might be young but once in a while I spend time wondering how will I be able to juggle my career, my marriage and my children. This chapter relieved some of the premature stress I have in my role in relationships and raising a family....
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...Miguel Ramirez Sociology 1300 10:00 AM 9/25/15 Written Terms Assignment 1. Migration (Chapter 12) a. Definition: movement from one part of something to another. b. When I was younger I use to migrate all over Texas with my parents and family members staying in a single apartment/condo no more than 4 months at a time. 2. Immigration (Chapter 12) c. the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country d. My parents immigrated to the United States in order to provide a better life not only for themselves but also for my sister and I. 3. Emigration (Chapter 12) e. to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere f. My parents Emigrated from Mexico and El Salvador in order to seek a better lifestyle for my sister and I than they had in their respective countries. 4. Sending Countries (Chapter 12) g. Host or destination countries for immigrants h. My father left Mexico, the leading sending country in the world, in order to come to the United States of America to provide from my sister and I. 5. Receiving Countries (Chapter 12) i. Countries from which migrants originate j. All of my family came to the United States, the leading Receiving Country in the world, in hopes of living a better life than they had in their original countries 6. Visa (Chapter 12) k. an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for...
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...Personal Reflection While being in AP Psychology I have realized many different things about the brain and how people's lives can be very affected by different disorders. We have discussed serious mental disorders that people are unwillingly faced with. From people having a simple anxiety disorder to someone suffering with schizophrenia, the brain has the ability to do incredible, yet devastating things. Throughout my experience in the class, it has influenced the ways that I see many different things. I am very lucky not to have a life changing psychological disorder. This has also influenced my possible career path. I feel as if it would be great to work with people that have these serious disorder on hope to help them. Although...
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