...Zack Schalge 9/15/14 Epic Fail I’ am from a place called Annapolis Maryland, I grew up here, and I like to think that I know what the best and worst restaurants are, just as many would in the town that they grew up in. If you have ever heard of the show “Man vs. Food” then you may have heard of a restaurant in downtown Annapolis called Chick & Ruth’s. This is a well-known restaurant and is very popular in Annapolis and the Maryland area, attracting high appraisal from organizations like the Food Channel. My slam piece presents a view that is the complete opposite to what the popular view is on the restaurant, as Chick & Ruth’s left me in disgust and sick to my stomach. The main reason why I don’t like this restaurant and why I would consider my visit to the restaurant as an epic fail is because I found a lot of hair in my food. Without the hair in their food, it’s not that bad at all, and is pretty good for breakfast. I knew about Chick and Ruth’s for many years prior to the event I’ am describing, I was even told by the majority of my friends that the food is exceptionally good for the price of a meal. As I thought more and more about going to eat there, I looked at the menu online; the menu sounded great to me and was also very cheap indeed. So I asked my mother and brother if they would like to go to Chick & Ruth’s to see what all the hype was about. As my family and I are getting closer to the restaurant I get more excited, the anticipation I have for my...
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...Expectation of Development in Early Adolescence Amy Whalen Carrington College, Reno Expectation of Development in Early Adolescence Bone fractures are a common occurrence during the childhood years. Children are vulnerable to injury because of the daily activities they perform, the risks they take, and the rate of growth. This can impact the growth and development both physiologically and psychologically for the child. Adolescents can view this type of injury as an impact on their social development and can see their recovery as a slow process that is robbing them of their time with their peers. Although it is crucial to focus on the healing process physiologically for an adolescent, it is also important to ensure the teen is developing appropriately through the psychological stages of life. The developmental stages introduced by Erikson, Freud, Piaget, and Kohlberg help to determine a child’s path into adulthood. This patient is a fourteen year old male that lives at home with his parents and is a freshman in high school. The patient appears to be well nourished, his stated age, and aware of his surroundings. When the patient was playing soccer when he was involved in a collision with his opponent. He was struck in the right leg and fell to the ground with severe pain. The patient was transported to the emergency department by his coach for apparent trauma to the right leg. After being evaluated by the emergency room physician, the patient was diagnosed with a...
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...Conformity vs. Individualism The short story by John Updike, A & P, is about a young man named Sammy. Throughout the story, Sammy is trying to determine where he belongs in society by using his family and the individuals shopping at his work to figure out what he wants out of life and what he doesn’t want out of life. Sammy works as a cashier at a small town grocery store called A & P somewhere in New England. From the start of the story he comes off as a sarcastic teenager who observes and analyzes everything and everybody. The whole story starts when three girls walk into the grocery store in nothing but their bathing suits. Right away, Sammy is obsessed with these girls, going into detail with what they are wearing, how they are walking, and even by the way they wear their hair. It seems purely sexual at first. For example, he goes into extreme detail about the chunky ones ‘cans’ and Queenie’s breast. He describes all three of them but really focuses on their leader, Queenie. He illustrates her as a very attractive and confident girl who has no problem walking against the crowd and convincing her friends that it is completely acceptable to go into a small town grocery store in their bathing suits. As the story progresses you get this sense that he envies her and the confidence she has to go against the social norms that the society has put there. His jealously becomes even clearer when his manager, Lengel, approaches the girls regarding their attire. He says...
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...Business Plan Assignment Tuscola Technology Center, Caro, MI This assignment will take most students four to six weeks to complete but can be adjusted to fit individual needs. Upon completion students will complete a working business plan that can be created alone or in groups. Students wishing to become sole proprietors should work alone, while others considering partnerships and corporations should work in groups with one to three participants. This lesson plan is in line with Marketing Education Resource Standards where several performance indicators are met. Additionally, the lesson is also in line with core academics. • English Language Arts – Students will work to complete a polished plan that will require extensive research and revision. The entire process will require many drafts. Instructors should meet with students one on one and suggest spelling and grammar changes until the work is of professional quality. Students will also place their finished work into a PowerPoint project that they will deliver to the class where they will demonstrate professional literacy and communication skills. • Math – Students will learn about pricing, markup, and advanced financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow. One requirement will be to complete a working 3 month income statement. Each section of the lesson plan includes performance indicators and specific assignments that students must master before completing each written section...
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...talked about the relation between the two, but she very possibly could have taken her own life over it. Guessing they were pretty close, she was hit hard with the news. Being famous, it is hard to see family and friends all time because a big part about being famous and having toursis that they are always on the road. For Avril it was most likely hard for her to keep up with her grandfather. “The day Avril’s grandfather passed away, she had a concert the night of and she broke down on stage” (Dawson). Lawfully it is safe to say there is nothing that 100 percent proves that Avril is dead, but there are many strong claims and supports to go along with the debate. In the article ”The Avril Lavigne Conspiracy Theory Returns.”, Lamia Estate states that when the news dropped in 2013, it was definitely the talk around town, but in all honestly who would not want to know if the rumor was true or not (Estate). Shortly after she was publicized dead and claimed replaced by Melissa Vandella, “the singer, who contracted Lyme disease in 2013, said that period was the ‘worst time of her life” (Estate). Lots of tough things going down in her life, but didn’t stop “Avril” from doing what she loved the most. Let alone, Avril Lavigne had to fight through Lyme Disease, which was cureable, “Avril’s husband was also having to get a tumor removed on his vocal cords around the time Avril had Lyme Disease” (“Avril … Opens”). It was a rough...
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...typical spring day in the small town of Greenwich, CT. Trees bursting full of green leaves, lining up neatly along the streets of picture perfect homes. On Washington Street, Jasmine Brown was getting ready for another Saturday routine. It was 11:30am and she left her white colonial style house to go to the local town gym to work out. Backing out her driveway she waved to her nosy neighbor Mrs. Williams and began the 15 minute drive to the gym. She arrived at the gym at 11:45 and worked out for 45 minutes. She did 20 minutes of cardio on the treadmill and then 25 minutes of weight training, doing 20 sets of arm and leg curls. Finishing her workout, she walked across the gym to the women’s locker room. Stripping off her sweaty clothes, she walked into the sauna, finding a bench to stretch out on and relax her muscles. Ten minutes later she hopped in the shower, got dressed and left the gym, heading to the grocery store across the gym. Jasmin ran into one of her clients that she just sold a house to. “Hi Mr. Jackson! How are you? Are you settled into your house fully yet?” Jasmine asked. “Yes. My wife and the kids are loving it there! You should see them running down the spiral staircase” he said laughing. “I’m so glad you guys love it! Give me a call if there’s anything else that you need. Have a good day and it was good seeing you. Take care!” Jasmine said as she walked to the register. Leaving the grocery store she headed across town to pick up her and her husband’s Jason’s...
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...safe, fun environment for dogs in our care. We will treat the animals in a responsible manner and instill trust in the dog owners that demand a high quality of life for their dogs. Paw Play will be established as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) owned equally between two owners. This business structure is ideal for this type of corporation since owners have limited personal liability for the debts and actions of the LLC. Other features of LLCs are more like a partnership, providing management flexibility and the benefit of pass-through taxation (IRS). The start up for Paw Play will be simple and cost efficient. Rent and utilities will be the primary expense, which will consist of a building space large enough for the dogs to have ample room and an office. In addition, an outdoor play area will be set up outside the building for the dogs to get fresh air and exercise. Inventory needed at the start-up of the business will include food, bedding, toys, play structures, building and decorating materials and cleaning supplies. The dog day care will begin with dog day care service only in order to establish the business and build a client base. In addition, we will offer a variety of leashes, collars, toys, food and water bowls and treats. We will initially accept 10-15...
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...Sole traders A sole trader describes any business that is owned and controlled by one person - although they may employ workers. Individuals who provide a specialist service like plumbers, hairdressers or photographers are often sole traders. A hairdresser trimming someone's hair Sole traders do not have a separate legal existence from the business. In the eyes of the law, the business and the owner are the same. As a result, the owner is personally liable for the firm's debts and may have to pay for losses made by the business out of their own pocket. This is called unlimited liability. Advantages * It is easy to set up as no formal legal paperwork is required. * Generally, only a small amount of capital needs to be invested, which reduces the initial start-up cost. * As the only owner, the entrepreneur can make decisions without consulting anyone else. Disadvantages * The sole trader has no one to share the responsibility of running the business with. A good hairdresser, for example, may not be very good at handling the accounts. * Sole traders often work long hours. They may find it difficult to take holidays or time off if they are ill. * They face unlimited liability if the business fails. http://www.bbc.co.uk/ Partnerships Partnerships are businesses owned by two or more people. Doctors, dentists and solicitors are typical examples of professionals who may go into partnership together and can benefit from shared expertise. One advantage of...
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...characters names also show the religious allegory in the story. The names Goodman and Faith are used and the characters are then soon faced with terrifying evil. I think that Goodman Brown and his wife, Faith’s names symbolize that they are good, religious people and that Goodman is making up everyone being evil in his head. I found an essay by Alexa Carlson that described the symbolism in light vs. dark, forest vs. town, nature vs. human, and fantasy vs. reality. In her paper, Essay #1: Young Goodman Brown, she states that “…fantasy vs. reality are employed to reinforce the idea that good and evil have been set up as strict categories into which no one, not even the religious figures of the community, fit neatly.” As she later writes, if Hawthorne was apprehensive about “what he considers right and wrong in terms of human behavior, I think he would have spend more time building up his tragic end.” “Young Goodman Brown” was a pretty sad story because he was happy with all the locals and his faith until the trip came into Goodman Brown’s life. Goodman is pure going into the forest, but in a sense comes out of the forest somewhat evil. He comes back thinking he is better than everyone else and ends up isolating himself to lead...
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...The weather is an every day natural occurrence we don’t have to think, talk, or act on it because it does what natural occurrences do best, simply exist. I am very well versed in the ways of weather, and how it can affect the world. Though, I Edward Swartze have a very unique case when it comes to how my life has been affected by the weather. So, let me start from the very beginning on December 25, 1999 in a town called Covington, Georgia. The clouds were a dark and metallic gray flowing with the winds that rose at a speed so fast nothing could protect you from the cold it created. Yet, still here in the bright white, Covington Hospital a baby boy was born. The baby of course wasn’t wanted, and was sent into the relentless system of foster...
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...Discussion/Rationale of the Target Market Collage 10 6.0 Reference List 10 1.0 Situation Analysis/Current Marketing Mix 1.1 Current Product The colour therapy product is enriched with Pro-V Complex and is designed with the objective of providing improved, protected and revived colour treated hair. The current product comes in three variants namely shampoo, conditioner and spray conditioner. It has been clearly mentioned in all the three products that they are inter related to each other and for best results the customer must make use of all the three in a series of steps to be followed by the user. The booklet found inside the package of the product explains how one should treat their colored hair i.e. first head wash using the shampoo and then conditioner followed up by the spray conditioner. Thus, three products are being targeted to be sold at once the potential customer decides to purchase the product (Pantene 2011). . The customer is getting the benefits of silky and nice smelling hair which bring about self-confidence in them to go out and stand close to their near and dear ones....
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...loA Telephone Call Analysis REALISTIC, MODERNIST PLOT, 1st person monologue A Telephone Call brings up issues such as the constraints of society and the different places men and women occupy it all through a simple device, the telephone. The character in this story is awaiting a call from her lover, who promised to call but has not. The woman goes through a variety of emotions including anger, hope, and despair. Parker uses this very uncomplicated situation to highlight the power dynamics to be found in relations between men and women, and the problems etiquette creates in these relations. The telephone is an important part of this story. There are specific social rules for using the telephone and they place men and women in different and unequal positions of power. Social rules around people of the opposite sex who are dating are especially restrictive. Women are not supposed to call men, men are supposed to call them. This gives men more power than women, as they can decide whether to call or not. The main conflict in this story is the woman's inability to do what she wants. She would like to call her lover but afraid to do so because society has taught her that men dislike women to call them. This leaves her stuck and unable to do anything but rationalize why her lover hasn't called, play mind games with herself in an attempt to make him call, rage because he hasn't, and beg God to make him call. In her article "On the Wire with Death and Desire: The Telephone...
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...A Perspective of Rural vs. Urban Upbringing A Perspective of Rural vs. Urban Upbringing Social themes can differ greatly between culture, ways of communication, social status and even geographical locations. Behaviors amongst human beings can be influenced based upon their surroundings, financial statuses and cultural practices. In the movie “BABIES” directed by Thomas Balms (2009), the examination of child upbringing is perceived through the viewer’s eyes, as the program depicts how children develop based on their different social themes and financial classes. Depending on your geographical location and your financial class, a parent’s view on the “norm” of child upbringing can differ dramatically. This movie introduces a baby girl named Panijeo, and her mother in the village of Opuwo, located in the city Namibia, Africa. In this village where urban resources are nowhere to be found, mothers spend their days with their children making paint, jewelry and cooking. This village lives in huts made of sticks with mud roofs, and men ride donkeys as means of transportation. Panijeo is shown, living in her normal environment, playing with big stones and smashing a chalk-like substance into powder. This is just another way Panijeo is learning to imitate her mother, who also smashes a red chalk like substance to create red skin paint. In a life away from an urban environment, Panijeo is learning through playing, what she will be...
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...the births of their children with Mr. B working and Mrs. B staying home with the children, but is considered slightly less than traditional as Mrs. B has returned to work. The B family is a dual-parent family living in a middle class suburban neighborhood in Marlboro, N.J. Both parents work full time outside of the home with Mr. B traveling frequently for work. Both children attend public schools and are bussed to and from school daily. Mrs. B leaves for work at the same time children leave for school. Mr. B works from home as well as frequent meetings and traveling on the east coast. J.E.B. is thirty-eight years old white female. She is five-foot eleven inches tall and weighs one hundred and forty five pounds with brown hair and eyes. Her hair and nails are well groomed and clothes are clean and neatly worn. Her BMI is 29.3...
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...I will discuss the similarities and differences between the poem “What It’s like to be a Black Girl” and the short story “Country Lovers”. Each story depicts women who experienced racism or prejudices in some shape or form, whether it was because of the color of their skin, being a women or social economic background; in either case the results end up the same. The problem of racism is a complex one; it is difficult to characterize it or place it into one category due to its far reaching effects and implications. The moral issues generate social concerns. ("Racism in america," 2002) Some may have experienced various forms of discrimination such as gender, economic status or weight, but how many have actually experienced racism based on their race? Patricia Smith wrote the poem “What It’s like to be a Black Girl “, this was written in 1991. (Clugston, 2010) There are several different tones Patricia uses during her poem, the first is sad a young girl describing how she feels. As the poem progresses you hear the rage or the bitterness in her voice as she gets older. In this poem she uses similes to describe her pain going through puberty and not bring able to control the way she looks or her body. “It’s being 9 years old and feeling like you’re not finished, like your edges are wild, like there’s something, everything wrong”. (Clugston, 2010) In this poem she does not use...
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