...Five Little Things We Can Do for My Country 5 Little Things WE Can Do to Help our Country I believe that in order to help our country be a better place to live in, it has to start in helping ourselves to be better individuals first. We have to keep in mind at all times that everything we do, even the smallest ones has something to do with our country, so we might act responsibly as well. Here are the 5 little things we may not be aware of but can be a great help: 1.Obey your parents A good community starts in a good family. The way we are at home reflects to what we are in a bigger environment. Before we become good followers in the laws, we are followers at home first. We become better if we always obey our parents. Our parents only want us to be successful in the future and so, listening to them will help us achieve our goals.Their words are always the best guide for us to be molded into a responsible, caring citizen. 2.Throw your garbage properly. It’s just a matter of discipline. Let’s us help promote the cleanliness of our society, even nobody’s looking. We have to respect our country before anybody else does. 3.Treat everyone like a brother or sister of your own. We have to treat our co-Filipinos the way we treat our own siblings. Let’s avoid getting a crab-mentality and be happy for the achievements of others instead of pulling them down. Let them be our inspiration to help ourselves rise. Let’s always help, forgive and love each other. 4.Do...
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...Five Little Things We Can Do for My Country 5 Little Things WE Can Do to Help our Country I believe that in order to help our country be a better place to live in, it has to start in helping ourselves to be better individuals first. We have to keep in mind at all times that everything we do, even the smallest ones has something to do with our country, so we might act responsibly as well. Here are the 5 little things we may not be aware of but can be a great help: 1.Obey your parents A good community starts in a good family. The way we are at home reflects to what we are in a bigger environment. Before we become good followers in the laws, we are followers at home first. We become better if we always obey our parents. Our parents only want us to be successful in the future and so, listening to them will help us achieve our goals.Their words are always the best guide for us to be molded into a responsible, caring citizen. 2.Throw your garbage properly. It’s just a matter of discipline. Let’s us help promote the cleanliness of our society, even nobody’s looking. We have to respect our country before anybody else does. 3.Treat everyone like a brother or sister of your own. We have to treat our co-Filipinos the way we treat our own siblings. Let’s avoid getting a crab-mentality and be happy for the achievements of others instead of pulling them down. Let them be our inspiration to help ourselves rise. Let’s always help, forgive and love each other. 4.Do not...
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...Peter Singer argues what the moral implications of any situation like this and how people all around the world sit back watching while little is being done to help, and many of innocent people die without a care in the world. While we all know people dying from starvation is bad, the moral thing to do is help as long as it does not cause harm to others, why should we sit back and do nothing. The goal in this article is to get people all around the world to realize the magnitude of the issues that people are dying of things that we at home take for granted, such as, the lack of food, shelter, and medical care. These things are vital to the survival of humans no matter where they live and what the state of their government is in. Singer also argues how affluent nations respond to situations such as the one in Bengal and presents us with a view of the moral issues at hand. The first counter argument is that according to Singer, (1971) “the view that numbers do make a difference”. This view implies that a wealthy person donates five dollars to help those suffering in Bengal the money would add up if everyone gave this amount. This would require no one to give any more than another in the same financial position; this is based off a hypothetical situation. Singer also states that this idea would not work because no one would give more than the five dollars, and by doing so he could help more people find adequate food, shelter, and medical care. FAMINE, AFFLUENCE, AND MORALITY...
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...imagined this trip to be a fun time away from the AUC, but little did I know was that this little country on half of an island would forever change how I viewed the world. I must say, I was not well versed on Haiti prior to the trip. I can begrudgingly confess that my perception of Haiti was a product of the American media. I believed what my country had told me: things were bad, really bad and getting worse. More than seeing this seemingly hopeless poverty stricken country, I was able to dive head first into the culture and history of what it means to call yourself a Haitian. My preconceived notion of poverty could not compete with the sights awaiting me in various areas of Haiti. If nothing else, Haiti, moreover Haitians taught me to be grateful for all that I had been blessed with in America. Especially the little things I would generally take for granted like an endless hot water shower, adequate shelter, and consistent electricity. It was difficult for me to put myself in my Haitian counterparts shoes. A 21-year-old girl living in a poverty stricken country that had survived an earthquake only to be hit by a hurricane two years later. The Haitians are a tenacious people, which was eloquently and majestically illustrated to me through our crash course in Haitian history. It was also evident by the “extreme” measures that their youth would go to in order to ensure a daily education. One such feet involved traversing what we deemed as “mini Mount Kilimanjaro” in order to attend...
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...I spent five years of my life serving my country. I always wanted to join the military for as long as I can remember. I honestly believed I would make a career out of it. Fairly early into my enlistment, I realized it would not be my final career choice. I was being told what to do every second of the day, wearing the same uniform every day and physical training before the first flicker of the sunlight in the morning. I also hated being thousands of miles away from my family and friends. This was not what that I wanted to do for the rest of my life. As my Marine Corps enlistment came to an end, I was faced with the decision of which direction to take my life. The seemingly obvious decision was to utilize my GI Bill and attend college....
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...reservoirs for further use. Another example of water management schemes is sanitation systems which are in order for those who do not have access to appropriate sanitation. Overall, the water management scheme is a scheme that ensures that everybody has access to clean water and sanitation. Water is one of the most important natural resources which are essential for ALL living things. Water is used for drinking, washing, cooking and irrigation. There is only 3% of pure water in the world, that we can drink, 2% of that water is stored in icebergs, if the demand for water continues to increase at rapid rates; the access to water will become more difficult. Figure 1 In figure 1, the more successful countries which are MEDC’s and the more urbanised areas such as the USA, Canada Australia, Italy and France show that the more water they use per capita. They have the access to clean water, so they tend to take advantage of it and waste more, whereas the countries that have little access to clean water tend to manage their water more efficiently and usefully and not use it for insignificant things. For example; water usage for the USA (MEDC) is 1550m³ per capita a year, whereas in chad (LEDC) the total water usage per capita is 20m³ per year. Figure 2 Total usage of water in the UK, USA, Bangladesh and Malawi In figure 2 you can see that the UK, which is an MEDC, uses most of its water for...
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...epidemic that changed humanity forever. During the fall of 2013, an airborne virus called raptus was spreading rapidly through North Africa’s population. The virus caused no significant symptoms out of the norm other than that of a common cold. Once contracted with raptus, the victim usually died in their sleep after five to seven days. With the latest advancement in international travel through a transport called Hyperloop, capable of transporting any adventurous traveler anywhere in the world in just a few short hours, caused the transmission of the virus seem almost instant. Within the first week, ten percent of the population had deceased; the end of the second, thirty-five percent had perished. By the end of October, a month after the spread of raptus, about three-quarters of humanity had been wiped out. The twenty-five percent of survivors, “the not so lucky few”, carried a rare immunity to the virus. After the passing of the epidemic, there was a worldwide collapse in societies. Governments ceased to exist after the epidemic, so chaos ran ramped amongst the twenty-five percent. Without any governance, people resorted to looting and pillaging. Another five percent of what was left of mankind had laid victims to the violent chaos. Humanity lost its bearings for almost four years until the rise of new powers began to surface in various parts of the globe; North America, South America, and in the Middle East. By the end of the first decade, Governments had been formed...
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...International Business Communications MGM316-1303B-02 Professor: Robert Wilberding Basic Concepts of International Communication Roxane Billiot August 25, 2013 Part I All countries have their own specific beliefs and cultures. One of the things I learned in Sardegna was that even though the cultures from the different regions were similar, they were still different. Each province had a dialect different from each other. Since we have decided to extend our fast food hamburger franchise to include UAE (United Arab Emirates), Israel, Mexico and China we must first do some research on the culture, language, religious beliefs, and values of these new countries. The first thing I would research is the different cultures and how they will impact the business. Does their culture even allow for this type of food? In the articles that I researched, the countries that I will expand my franchise to will only have one major issue, which is the same issue in the United States. That issue is obesity. United Arab Emirates – With American fast food already being global I foresee no issues with the type of food prepared in my fast food chain expanding to the UAE. Since the 1980’s the Middle East has had American fast food chains. (Pulitzer Center, 2012) According to Shane McGinley “The UAE restaurant market is set to grow 30 percent to $780m in the next four years and will be dominated by American-style fast food brands, an industry expert have said.” (McGinley, 2011) Israel – Nathan...
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...options the United States offers. I also, would like to have my children born here, and be legit citizens of America.” 2. What steps did you take as part pf the naturalization process? “I first had to fill out an application, to even be considered. I had to learn to speak English. I had be able to write, speak and read English for the naturalization test. I also had to learn the history and government aspects of the U.S. I was also expected to know all rights and responsibilities of citizens.” 3. How would you describe how you felt about the process? “The process overall was long and tedious. I wanted to be U.S. citizen more than anything, but it was taking a very long time. It even takes five years before it was official.” 4. How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? “It has changed my perspective on things. I am grateful for the freedom and opportunities I have. I’ve learned to appreciate everything I have because you don’t know what could happen. I also feel safe. 5. Do you feel the process was worthwhile? “Yes, because of this process I am able to do a lot of things I do before. I enjoy, and don’t regret it in any way.” 6. If you had too, would you do it again? Explain. “Yes, I love every bit of being a citizen.” 7. Is there anything you miss where you are from that you don’t have here? “I miss my culture, and my friends and family” The purpose of the naturalization...
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...this day reminds me of my 8th grade graduation. I sat on the stage listening to three of my peers give beautiful speeches that had nothing to do with any of the feelings I felt. The speakers harped on the nostalgia of leaving a school they had been at for nine years; I had only been there for three. They spoke on how they would miss seeing the same faces everyday and that they feared the days ahead – however, I was excited. When I thought about the future I saw all the things waiting for me to come and try. I saw the new friends I would make, the papers I would write, the softball games I would win, the clubs and activities I would join, the boy who would be my first kiss, and the wonderful people I would meet who would inspire me more than I realized at the time. Graduation is a time to look at what the future has in store for each of us. It is a time to take a look at what path our lives are going to take once the caps and gowns are taken off and we are thrust into an unknown future. Changes next year will vary greatly for each of us, they will come in the form of new environments, lifestyles, and schedules. And these changes will bring an abundance of questions. Will I be happy? Will I fall in love? Will I have a family? Will I be happy five or ten years down the road? Will I make a difference? Will I make a difference in my community? In my country? In the world? El Cerrito High School graduates of 2010, we need to begin planning...
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...University of Washington Business School Seattle, WA 98105-3200, United States of America by: Annette Bossard from Luzern, Switzerland Student ID number: 98-102-544 4714 17th Ave NE # 11 Seattle, WA 98105 United States of America Seattle, April 27, 2003 Expatriate Experiences I Preface “You cannot do anything without patience if you’re going abroad.”1 I wish to express my thanks to all the people who supported me and made it possible for me to have this great opportunity of spending half a year in the USA and writing a thesis on a topic which has always interested me and which I found more and more fascinating, the longer I was working on it. First of all, I have to thank Prof. Norbert Thom from the University of Bern whithout whose consent and support I would not have been able to do this in the first place. I am very grateful to Prof. Richard B. Peterson from the University of Washington who has been a great support for me during these past six months and has helped me in so many ways. I would also like to thank my parents and my boyfriend Christof in Switzerland who supported the idea of me going abroad from the very first moment. And last but not least, my thanks go the expatriates at the various companies here in the Pacific Northwest...
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..."The day my heart, life and soul went from complete happiness to crumbled pieces" I was just a young, little girl. I was completely devoted to soccer, cheer leading as well as my grades in school. My family meant the world to me. I often say I had a "fairy tale" childhood with everything a child could ever dream of or wish for. I had a horse named Nutmeg, which together, she and I won many blue ribbons. I had a nice car when I got my license. We were members of the New Bern Golf & Country Club. Anything I wanted, I pretty much, always received. My family attended church together every Sunday. My siblings and I sang in the Children's Choir. My mom always had my two sisters and I dressed to a T, with ruffle socks or pantyhose. Our little brother always had an outfit on to match the three of us girls. We played T-Ball for our church. We participated in the Crop Walk every year. Mom always had her little angels in sponge curl rollers after dinner, prayers, book time and bath every Saturday night. We woke up on Sunday morning and had beautiful bouncy curls. Every Sunday morning, my whole family normally ate breakfast at Bojangles. We were the "precious little Outlaw's". We knew no harm, no violence, no profanity, and no exposure to alcohol, drugs or parents arguing. We were just simply four happy children with the best life a child thought they could or would ever have or ask for. After school one day, mom picked us up from school, took us to get a snack, as we did daily...
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...interesting. I am just a woman, working hard to be someone that my late parents, my son, my husband and family can be proud of. I am a twenty five year old woman who has four very full-time jobs at this moment in my life. A mother to my eight year old son, a wife, an Elementary Education major, and a high-volume restaurant manager (when my time is not being occupied by the most important things in my life). If you have not already done the math in your head, like most people do when I tell them how old my son and I are; I was sixteen years old when I gave birth to him. I was never the girl that anyone expected that from, I did not even expect it would happen to me. I was always a model student and the perfect little girl. But it happened. I was determined to make sure that my son and I did not become “just another statistic.” I gave up most of my hobbies and put my dreams on hold as I focused on finishing high school and providing for my son. My parents were a huge help as I began my journey into single motherhood. They were my biggest motivators and supporters; they just wanted me to get at least my high school diploma. I did. I graduated six months early, actually. I was the first person in my family since my paternal grandmother to actually finish with a diploma and not a GED. When I was younger, before I had my son, I loved to read and write. I remember the first time I read a page out of a book to my mom. I was so proud of myself. I think it was more memorization...
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...Paper 1 My name is Tien and I’m from Vietnam. At this moment, there are two biggest religions dominate my country: Buddhism and Christian. Although these two religions are different, the people from both of them are friendly to each other. Buddhism is from Asia long time ago and is one of the main religion in South East Asia. I don’t know much about Buddhism so I’m going to stop there. On the other hand, Christian is not from any countries in Asia. Vietnam has been influenced Christian’ beliefs from the western countries, especially from France and America. I am Christian and so is my family. Although I am Christian, I’m not currently on the spiritual journey. In the past, I used to go to the church every Sunday and do the cross sign before every meal. However, as I grow up, I don’t really see the world at this way anymore. It doesn’t mean that I am quitting my religion. I just don’t do any of those things anymore as I think it’s not necessary. I guess the main reason what I am believing in today is because of knowledge and science. Right now, I just try to be a good man. Since I was a kid, my family has been taking me to the church every Sunday and praying to God at night before bed time. So they were the most religious people that I’ve been influenced in my life. I remember there was one Sunday that my Dad took me to the church near our house. I think I was about four or five back then. The thing about churches...
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...“perfect theory” which can help us understanding better other cultures. Professors L. Nardon and R. M. Steers try to find a solution not creating another brand-new theory, but providing what they call the “core cultural dimension”. The aim of the two professors is to seek convergence across the already existing theories, trying to facilitate both research and cross-cultural comparisons. The “core cultural dimensions” are: • Hierarchy - Equality • Individualism - Collectivism • Mastery - Harmony • Monochronism - Polychronism • Universalism – Particularism In spite of the attempt of solving the so-called “culture theory jungle”, they are not still come to the perfect theory. In my opinion, in order to find the perfect theory, a professor does not have to seek all the convergences among already existing cultural dimensions and make a summary of them, but, rather, he has to choose the right ones paying attention to the others. My perfect theory is formed by five dimensions and it deals with the following topics: • Use of time • Display emotions • Communication • Reach the goal Personally, I do not take into consideration any of the four clusters which Hofstede calls “the dimensions of national culture”. Of course, they can be considered the ancestors of later models and they inspired a lot of theorists, but they are also too old (1967-1973), too general, from a western point of view and, last but not the least, they deal with only IBM countries. The only one...
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