...Alaskan Native mesmerized by the actions in nooks he read as a child about the actions of Navy SEAls. His childhood demands of living in Alaska without a doubt provided him with lifelong skills that would help him as a SEAL. Although the reader may think Owen had a lifelong call for service, he did not start straight out of high school. Owen attended a small university in California after some convincing from his parents and then into the Navy. Shortly after joining the Navy Owen achieved his opportunity to do his dream job as a SEAL. In 1998 Owen completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL or BUD/S claiming his trident as a Navy SEAL. After half a dozen combat deployments Owen was selected to become apart of the Navy’s counter-terrorism unit know as DEVGRU,...
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...1. Why is it more difficult to agree on a post-Kyoto Climate Agreement than on the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer)? 2. As crippling repayments on private finance initiative (PFI) contracts force NHS hospitals to make cuts, a new report reveals that the firms profiting from the deals are using tax havens to avoid paying millions of pounds in tax. 3. A report by the European Services Strategy Unit, and covered in the Sunday Times, reveals that as many as 70 NHS PFI projects are based off-shore. 4. Expensive PFI contracts have become a huge burden on dozens of NHS trusts. Last week the government announced that ‘hit squads’ of senior government auditors are to be dispatched to seven NHS trusts who are struggling to pay PFI bills. Earlier this year, South London Healthcare Trust, which manages three South London hospitals, was the first trust forced into administration after its £61m annual PFI bills saw the trust’s budget deficit spiral unsustainably. 5. These budgetry black holes are having a real impact on patient care. In a paper for the British Medical Journal, academic Alyson Pollack claims that hospitals blighted by expensive PFI contracts are compromising on care, reducing staff numbers and cutting frontline services. 6. The findings of the European Services Strategy Unit report make particularly unsavoury reading given this backdrop of threatened patient care. 7. The Queen Elizabeth hospital in Woolwich, one of those run by the distressed South London Healthcare...
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...Case 1-1 Harvard Cheating Scandal Yes. Cheating occurs at the prestigious Harvard University. In 2012, Harvard forced dozens of students to leave in its largest cheating scandal in memory but the institution would not address assertions that the blame rested partly with a professor and his teaching assistants. The issue is whether cheating is truly cheating when students collaborate with each other to find the right answer—in a take-home final exam. Harvard released the results of its investigation into the controversy, in which 125 undergraduates were alleged to have cheated on an exam in May 2012. The university said that more than half of the students were forced to withdraw, a penalty that typically lasts from two to four semesters. Of the remaining cases, about half were put on disciplinary probation—a strong warning that becomes part of a student’s official record. The rest of the students avoided punishment. In previous years, students thought of Government 1310 as an easy class with optional attendance and frequent collaboration. But students who took it in spring 2012 said that it had suddenly become quite difficult, with tests that were hard to comprehend, so they sought help from the graduate teaching assistants who ran the class discussion groups, graded assignments, and advised them on interpreting exam questions. Administrators said that on final-exam questions, some students supplied identical answers (right down to typo- graphical errors in some cases)...
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...MISAMIS UNIVERSITY Ozamiz City College of Business and Management Compensation Administration HRDM 6 Prelim Requirement Case Study Analysis The Customer-Service Agent Submitted by: Florelein G. Cane Student Submitted to: Mrs. Ana Bonita Lamanilao Professor July 15, 2016 Case Study Analysis Bill Ryan – a customer-service agent Introduction Bill Ryan often deals with difficult people. It’s what he gets paid for. He’s one of 30 customer-service agents at Half.com, an online marketplace owned by eBay Inc., the Internet auction company. Like eBay, Half.com attempts to match buyers and sellers in a vast flea market featuring millions of products ranging from trading cards to camcorders. But unlike eBay, there’s no bidding. Half.com lists items only at fixed price and it’s yours. The other big difference with eBay is that for most of the products listed on Half.com, there’s no way for buyers and sellers to interact directly. Usually there’s no need to. To make a purchase, buyers use their credit cards or checking accounts to pay Half.com, which then automatically credits amount to the seller’s card or account- minus a transaction fee. Once the payment is made, the seller ships the product. However, things can go wrong. A purchased item doesn’t arrive, or isn’t in the condition the buyer expected. Or maybe an interesting product is listed but its description isn’t clear. And that’s where Mr. Ryan and his colleagues come...
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...Years ago the Hollywood Christmas Parade was an event where the locals came to enjoy a famous face or two driving down Hollywood Boulevard. Much has changed with this parade over the past few years, including the draw of people who come to see the event. Thousands of people line the street. The floats and vehicles are filled with famous faces. The Hollywood Christmas parade has grown into a big event that includes a number of floats, marching bands and dozens of stars. Almost too many to list. The most important star this year has to be the Grand Marshall, Olivia Newton-John. Kicking off the parade, the entertainer is expected to be waving to one and all as she rolls down the street first. 2016 Hollywood Christmas Parade is not too cold The...
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...Optical Distortion, Inc. HBS Case Study 9-575-072 Marketing Management MKT 6301.002 – Fall 2012 As of 1974 the chicken population in the US is already in excess of 400 million birds, with slow but steady growth expected through 1980. Given that fact that a great many of these birds live in tight quarters on very large chicken farms, a means of combating the chicken’s natural instinct to peck other chickens is needed. Pecking can actually lead to high mortality rates in flocks (cannibalization), which in turn raises the costs of farming. Debeaking has been used for some time with good results, but it has its own set of drawbacks. The lens developed by Optical Distortions, Inc. (ODI) holds the promise of reducing the threat caused by pecking, without some of the issues associated with debeaking. The specific advantages of these lenses will be discussed in the following report, as will a plan for marketing this new product. By permanently inserting a pair of sight distorting lenses into the eyes of an egg-laying hen, studies have shown that cannibalization can be reduced from 9% to 4.5%. Moreover, feed loss due to “billing” is substantially reduced relative to debeaked birds, allowing for much greater efficiency in feed consumption (less waste). Finally, given that lens insertion does not inflict the same trauma that debeaking does, egg production is not adversely affected. Given the above advantages, it is expected that farmers could increase their profit...
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...butter), and Mekelesha, (a blend of spices) are important part of Doro wot recipe. Except Injera, Berbere, Nitter Kibbeh and Mekelesha are made in large amount that can stay for six to twelve month. They should not be prepared at the same day to prepare Doro Wot because they don’t show any sign of change in smell or color and they are made to last many months. But Injera is made fresh especially when preparing Doro wot and also once it is made it only lasts for few days. Berbere: comprised of a wide range of delectable flavors like ginger, red pepper, cardamom, cumin and fenugreek. It's a zesty blend, customarily used to season stews, and Vegetable. These spices The first step my mother does to make this recipe is, by buying three chickens, a dozens of eggs, olive oil, lemon, onion, ginger, and garlic. She does this at least two days before the day she is planning to prepare the dish. The next day she wakes up early morning around 4am and starts by peeling the onion in large quantity usually around twenty pound and chop them very finely. Then in large pot, she begins to cook the onion without adding anything to it at least for 2 hours. This is the important part of step to make it authentic; chopping them finely makes cooking much more easily and the onion have to be cooked completely until it dries stirring occasionally. The next step, she starts by slaughtering the chicken and cutting it into twelve parts. Cutting the chicken into twelve part is the main part of the process in this...
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...Dreams can be fascinating, exciting, terrifying or just plain weird. Dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years, but only recently have dreams been subjected to empirical research and concentrated scientific study. Chances are that you’ve often found yourself puzzling over the mysterious content of a dream, or perhaps you’ve wondered why you dream at all. Dreams can be mysterious, but understanding the meaning of our dreams can be downright baffling. The content of our dreams can shift suddenly, feature bizarre elements or frighten us with terrifying imagery. The fact that dreams can be so rich and compelling is what causes many to believe that there must be some meaning to our dreams. Why do we dream? Some researchers suggest that dreams serve no real purpose, while others believe that dreaming is essential to mental, emotional and physical well-being. Although there is not much agreement on why we dream there are some interesting theories around. One possibility is that our minds are running us through the worst-case scenario during sleep. Disaster preparation you could say. For example if a new mother was to dream of losing her baby she is rehearsing what it would feel like for that to actually happen. So our dreams are just fire drills? Another possibility is that dreaming is actually aiding learning. Some researchers have found that performance on physical tasks is actually enhanced by dreaming about it. Whatever the reason for why...
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...to find a water route to the Pacific and explore the uncharted West. Jefferson believed that there were many new things to discover out west, such as wooly mammoths, volcanoes, and a mountain of pure salt awaiting them. They had no clue of the future discoveries that were going to be made on their expedition. They had been preparing for their expedition at their St. Louis-area camp since Fall of 1803. On May 20th, 1804, William Clark and nearly four dozen other men met Meriwether Lewis to begin the journey. The Lewis and Clark expedition, which was also known as "the Corps of Discovery", began making its way up the Missouri River...
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...Nadine Chehimi AP Macroeconomics Scarcity and Opportunity Cost Assessment 1. For each of the following, describe the opportunity cost when you decide to do each activity. a. Go to the beach or study for an exam: If I decided to go to the beach my opportunity cost would be my exam that I would most likely fail because of me choosing to get a tan at the beach instead of studying. Now If I chose to study for my exam instead of the beach I would pass my exam but my opportunity cost would be me getting a tan at the beach and being pale the next day at school. b. Get a job after high school or go to college: If I chose to get a job after high school I would have more money than if I went to college but my opportunity cost would be going to college and getting a good education, and with my degree I would be getting a higher paying job than my job straight after high school. Now If I chose to go to college I would get a degree and have a great paying job but my opportunity cost would be me getting a job right after high school and missing out on all the money I could’ve saved if I did that. c. Leave early for school or eat breakfast: If I left early for school I would get to school on time but my opportunity cost would be me eating a healthy breakfast and getting the energy to get through school, and now I will be hungry until lunchtime. Now if I chose to eat breakfast I would get the energy I needed to get through school...
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...Pacific Brands: Rebuilding the Brand 1. Key Stakeholders (3.9) |Key Stakeholder |Stakeholder’s Objectives |Objectives Met/Not Met | |Shareholders |Increase in Revenue |Increase in earnings by 30%- Met | | | |Investors had their dividend in the first half-| | |Shareholder Return. |Met | | | | | |CEO and Board |Prestige |Running into losses, lost its name- Not Met | | | |As the company has sold off its many brands so | | | |reduction in market share- Not Met | | |Increase in Market Share |After drastic losses there’s little relief and | | | ...
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...We got out at Sonning, and went for a walk round the village. It is the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river. It is more like a stage village than one built of bricks and mortar. Every house is smothered in roses, and now, in early June, they were bursting forth in clouds of dainty splendour. If you stop at Sonning, put up at the “Bull,” behind the church. It is a veritable picture of an old country inn, with green, square courtyard in front, where, on seats beneath the trees, the old men group of an evening to drink their ale and gossip over village politics; with low, quaint rooms and latticed windows, and awkward stairs and winding passages. We roamed about sweet Sonning for an hour or so, and then, it being too late to push on past Reading, we decided to go back to one of the Shiplake islands, and put up there for the night. It was still early when we got settled, and George said that, as we had plenty of time, it would be a splendid opportunity to try a good, slap-up supper. He said he would show us what could be done up the river in the way of cooking, and suggested that, with the vegetables and the remains of the cold beef and general odds and ends, we should make an Irish stew. It seemed a fascinating idea. George gathered wood and made a fire, and Harris and I started to peel the potatoes. I should never have thought that peeling potatoes was such an undertaking. The job turned out to be the biggest thing of its kind that I had ever been in. We began cheerfully...
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...is generally expressed in laughter-provoking situations often based on misunderstanding. With sparkling humour he criticized the weak sides of human nature. The action is set at Sonning, a picturesque village on the bank of the Thames. The author describes the scenery, namely, a fairy-like nook of Sonning, where the main characters got out. The plot is about that George suggested to cook an Irish stew. The men agreed with George and said that it was a fascinating idea. George gathered wood and made a fire, Harris and the narrator started to peel the potatoes. The narrator had never thought it to be difficult. When the first potato was finished, George came and had a look at it. Then he told Harris and the narrator to scrape them since the potato was about the size of pea-nut. So, they did four potatoes. But George thought that it was absurd, so they washed half a dozen or so more and put them in without peeling. Then the author goes on to say that toward the end Montmorency brought a dead water-rat in his mouth, which he evidently wished to present as his contribution to the dinner. That rat rose up a discussion between George and Harris. After all Irish stew turned out to be a great success. There was something so fresh and piquant about it. And it was nourishing, too. In this story we can dearly distinguish three main characters: the narrator, Harris and George. The text consists of two parts: the descriptions of Sonning and the events, which are happened with...
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...anything. He’s got his ears open for everything I’ve got to say and advises me through every obstacle. Growing up with such a great role model, I developed many of his enthusiasms. Not only did I learn to dedicate myself to anything I was doing or learning, but also returning to the community, gratitude in exchange for a new sense of life and spirit. My father has always been a beacon of support and is synonymous with words like kindness, respect, gratitude and total fun. He always made learning very exciting. Although a disciplinarian, life with dad can never get difficult or boring. I’ve learnt from him to be optimistic and also to accept life as it comes. He is still a child within, because of which he can make life as interesting as a box office hit. My father always likes a change because he believes that there is so much more to learn from the world. Seventeen years and having moved more than half a dozen times, I have come to value what I have learned from these places, their culture, my friends, my family and myself. I cherish the various worlds my father exposed to me. Words cannot describe the love my father gives to the family. My mother has been equally supportive. My father has...
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...IN THE MIDDLE: CUPCAKES Cupcakes are a world-wide phenomenon, almost everyone loves a cupcake. Cupcakes are even a household name, which is why I have begun to start this business. Each of the 4 ps are important because they put together the whole business. You first need a product so you have something to sell; otherwise it’s not a business. Then you need a price to make a profit, a place to sell your product, and finally a promotion. The promotion helps to get your business going. Without all of these, even just missing one, you have no business. The idea for “IN THE MIDDLE” was actually a pregnancy craving I was having. One night I wanted a cupcake but I also wanted a cookie. So I got to thinking what if you could do both? So I went out and bought some stuff and it took off from there. Everyone loved the idea and not many had heard of such a thing. So I took it farther, brownie in the middle, cheesecake and every day I try to take it one step further. Maybe one day I can finally open my own shop. I love to bake always have, I find it relaxing and soothing. So I thought why not make this project on something I know, my own business. The product is cupcakes, with a cookie, brownie, or cheesecake in the middle. Which is where the name came from thought it would be something fun and cute. These cupcakes are made from scratch, from the dough in the middle, to the cupcake batter, to the icing. All done by my hand from my own recipe, nothing is used in someone else’s recipe. It...
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