...Aspens BY EDWARD THOMAS All day and night, save winter, every weather , Above the inn, the smithy, and the shop, The aspens at the cross-roads talk together Of rain, until their last leaves fall from the top. Out of the blacksmith's cavern comes the ringing Of hammer, shoe, and anvil; out of the inn The clink, the hum, the roar, the random singing— The sounds that for these fifty years have been. The whisper of the aspens is not drowned, And over lightless pane and footless road, Empty as sky, with every other sound Not ceasing, calls their ghosts from their abode, A silent smithy, a silent inn, nor fails In the bare moonlight or the thick-furred gloom, In tempest or the night of nightingales, To turn the cross-roads to a ghostly room. And it would be the same were no house near. Over all sorts of weather, men, and times, Aspens must shake their leaves and men may hear But need not listen, more than to my rhymes. Whatever wind blows, while they and I have leaves We cannot other than an aspen be That ceaselessly, unreasonably grieves, Or so men think who like a different tree. Stairway to the Stars BY RON PADGETT "And then there were three whereas before there had been four or two And then there were four or two." Thus spake the King. No one dared ask what it meant. He seemed satisfied by the beauty of the logic that had arrived, the royal hall now lightly radiant as he arose from his throne and the world fell away...
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...HUM 115 Week 3 Points of View To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/hum-115/hum-115-week-3-points-of-view Complete the following three-part assignment in a Microsoft® Word document. Points of View Step 1: Choose a topic from the Opposing Viewpoints website accessed in the CWE. You can access the Opposing Viewpoints in Context database by going to the University Library, selecting Specialized Resources, and then clicking on Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Here is a screencast showing you around Opposing Viewpoints. Check it out: http://www.screencast.com/t/3i59wFMJ5Oi Choose a topic that can be argued. This is called a persuasive topic. (For example: An old house is much better than a new house because of 1, 2, 3 and 4… With this topic you have chosen a side to argue – an old house is better! ) Opposing Viewpoints has many persuasive topics to choose from. Choose something you would like to know more about – it will make this assignment more interesting! (Note: I do not accept any topics on religion or abortion.) Step 2: Paragraph #1 (at least 100 words): Without reading any literature on your chosen topic, answer these questions: Summarize the issue Give your opinion on the issue/topic Step #3: Paragraphs #2-5 Locate two articles on your chosen topic, one for and one against the topic chosen (for example – they must be about opposing views on your topic.) and discuss the following, in at least 100 words per article (one-two paragraphs...
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...The Distance to Andromeda by Gregorio C. Brillantes The Boy Ben, thirteen years old, sits there and wide-eyed before the screen of the theater, in the town of Tarlac, his heart thumps in awe and excitement, and his hands are balled into unconscious fists, as the spaceship burns its blue-flamed journey through the night of the universe that is forever silent with a high metallic hum. Enclosed in time within the rocket, the ship itself surrounded by timelessness, which is in turn framed by the boundaries of the cinema screen, the last men and women and children of Earth watch the asteroids, the stream of cosmic dust, the barren planets drift past the portholes like luminous flowers at once beautiful and monstrous, floating in the ocean of space. The traveler search the night for another world of air and greenness, remembering the end of the Earth, the Final War, the flickering radioactive fires upon the lifeless continents. Beyond the dead seas of Mars, and beyond the ice-bound tomb of Neptune, past the orbit of Pluto and out into the black immeasurable depths, the rocket flashes onward, through years of space and time: a moving speck among the twinkling stars, propelled by the flame of its engine and a certain destiny. A sun looms up from the blackness, more golden and more gentle than the star they have always known; and as a globe of shining water and green-shadowed land appears through the viewports; they break out into jubilant cries and dazed whispers of thanks to God. Cradled...
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...white button-down shirt was neatly pressed with military creases. His black pointy toe shoes slid as he walked. Though he never said a word to anyone, he would hum in a deep voice the National anthem. As he walked and passed anyone, he would just put his head down and keep humming. Never did he mess with anyone, but the neighborhood kids were so cruel to him. They would scream No face is coming, No face is coming, and gathers behind him imitating his walk. Most of the time he would ignore them, but every now and then he would stop, turnaround, lift up his hairy face and growl at the kids, rrrrrrrrrrr. And they would all start running. And if you were brave enough to look back, you could see him smile for a brief second. One day while Mr. No face was sitting on the park bench a little freckle face boy walk up to him as he sat humming the national Anthem. Mr., what is your name, the little boy said. But Mr. No face did not answer he just started humming louder. The little boy, out of curiosity, then said, why do you keep humming the same old Nation Anthem. But Mr. No face just got just louder and louder. But to Mr. No faces surprise, the little boy did not leave; he actually started singing the National Anthem as Mr. No Face hummed. The two were so loud that people started gathering to here them hum and sing. The little freckly face boy had a...
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...HUM 115 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com HUM 115 Entire Course HUM 115 Week 1 Individual Assignment Stages of Critical Thinking HUM 115 Week 2 Individual Assignment Barriers to Critical Thinking HUM 115 Week 3 Individual Assignment Points of View HUM 115 Week 4 Individual Assignment Problem Solving HUM 115 Week 5 Individual Assignment Critical Thinking Reflection ------------------------------------------------------------------ HUM 115 Week 1 Individual Assignment Stages of Critical Thinking For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Complete the Template and grading matrix to the right. Before submitting use the grading matrix as a checklist to assure you did not miss any details. ------------------------------------------------------------------ HUM 115 Week 2 Individual Assignment Barriers to Critical Thinking For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Identify three barriers that influence your thinking and write at least 100 words for each, describing how you can overcome them. USE THE GRADING MATRIX TO THE RIGHT AS A CHECKLIST BEFORE SUBMITTING. ------------------------------------------------------------------ HUM 115 Week 3 Individual Assignment Points of View For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Write a 300- to 350- word response to the following-SEE PRESENTATION ON RIGHT FOR VISUAL AND AUDITORY INSTRUCTIONS. • Identify an opinion you possess on a specific...
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...Critical Thinking Reflection Critical Thinking Reflection One of the main benefits of adopting a critical thinking approach is that you learn not to take anything for granted. You learn to distinguish fact from opinion and which sources are trust worthy. Critical thinking helps you to filter biased opinions. I’ve learned that critical thinkers solve problem after they have evaluated unbiased informational sources. The media is biased and information obtained from this source should be carefully evaluated. On a daily basis we are exposed to untrustworthy sources and uninformed people. Media owners have succeeded in censoring the information the public receives. I was extremely surprised to find out that the United States ranks 46th in the World Press Freedom Index. Apparently our government has been restricting our access to information for years and most Americans are unaware of this. This course has taught me that there are different types of critical thinkers. I’m now aware that I’m an intermediate level 5 ½ critical thinker. This was very interesting to me because I wasn’t aware there were levels to critical thinking. I’ve learned that my internal barrier to the critical thinking process is emotions. I tend to let my emotions help me get in the way when I feel very strongly about something. My emotions have impaired my ability to think clearly and evaluate issues reasonably. This has often resulted in negative consequences...
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...Growing up, as an intercity adolescent many barriers existed in my life, which prevented me from truly becoming a critical thinker. Daily I was force feed basis opinions from family and citizens who lacked facts, education, and concrete evidence on matters they self-proclaimed to be an expert of. My urban city contributed to many core barriers that affected my mental state, which clouded my judgment and took away from me becoming an advanced critical thinker. My mother was raised in the south during the segregation era she experienced segregated water fountains, restroom, and many other monstrosities that took place during the racial discrimination era in America because of her experience and environment she has some negative views of Caucasian people. I would not consider her to be racist however; I would consider her to be a person who believes we should still be separated to an extent. Growing up my mother would influence me by telling me “don’t completely trust whites, stop hanging with white people they will set you up, don’t date white girls it will get you killed.” Obviously, my mother is set in her ways but I contently debate with her my views to help her see things are different now. I also try to take as many pictures as possible with divers groups so that I can send pictures to my mother to let her know good white people exist. Growing up in the urban city of Baltimore your environment mental hardens you; you gain street smarts to stay alive. The Baltimore...
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...INTRODUCTION In the era of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization along with on going IT revolution, today’s world is changing at a surprising pace. Political and Economic Transformations appear to be taking place everywhere—as countries convert from command to demand economies, dictatorships move toward democratic system, and Monarchies build new civil institutions. These changes have created economic opportunities for women who want to own and operate businesses. Today, women entrepreneurs represent a group of women who have broken away from the beaten track and are exploring new avenues of economic participation. Among the reasons for women to run organized enterprises are their skill and knowledge, their talents, abilities and creativity in business and a compelling desire of wanting to do something positive. It is high time that countries should rise to the challenge and create more support systems for encouraging more entrepreneurship amongst women. At the same time, it is up to women to break away from stereotyped mindsets. In this dynamic world, women entrepreneurs are a significant part of the global expedition for sustained economic development and social progress. Due to the growing industrialization, urbanization, social legislation and along with the spread of higher education and awareness, the emergence of Women owned businesses are highly increasing in the economies of almost all countries. In former days, for Women there were 3 Ks-...
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...------------------------------------------------- Ensō Zen art exemplifies the Zen ideals of simplicity and spontaneity, and most often takes the form of calligraphy and simple ink drawings. The Zen circle, a popular motif in Zen art, represents the entire universe in a single, perfect stroke. Although simple, images like this are difficult to paint successfully and thus must be done with a clear mind focused on the task. Abhaya Mudra (Gesture of Fearlessness) Abhaya in Sanskrit means fearlessness, and the abhaya mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and the dispelling of fear. The gesture is made with the right hand raised to shoulder height, arm bent, and palm facing outward. The gesture is an ancient one, demonstrating that the hand is empty of weapons and thus indicating friendship and peace. To western eyes, it looks like the gesture meaning "stop." In both cases, the gesture implies fearlessness before a potential enemy. In Buddhism, the gesture is a symbol of the fearlessness—and thus the spiritual power—of the Buddha or bodhisattva who makes it. According to Buddhist tradition, the historical Buddha made this gesture immediately after gaining enlightenment. And later, when the historical Buddha was about to be attacked by an angry elephant, he held up his hand in the fearlessness gesture and immediately calmed it. The gesture of fearlessness is is only seen on Buddhas or boddhisatvas and appears most commonly in standing images. In Thailand and Laos, the abhaya...
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...Name: Ekta Kapoor Birthday: 7th June, 1975 Zodiac: Gemini Awards: 1) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Star Cast and Popular Serial) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2001) 2) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Star Cast and Popular Serial) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2002) 3) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Star Cast) – Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2003) 4) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Popular Serial) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2003) 5) ITA Scroll Honor of the Year (2003) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki. 6) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Thriller) – Kya Hadsa Kya Haqeeqat (2004) 7) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Popular Serial) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2004) 8) Asian Television Awards – Asia’s most watched show – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2004) 9) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Continuing Series and Popular Serial) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2005) 10) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Continuing Series) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2006) 11) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Serial Jury) – Kasamh Se (2006) 12) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Continuing Series) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2007) 13) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Continuing Series) – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2008) 14) Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Serial Jury) – Bade Acche Lagte Hai (2011) 15) Indian Telly Awards (Best Serial Jury) – Bade...
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...Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hum Hai Rahi Pyar Ke HumHainRahiPyaarKe.jpg DVD cover Directed by Mahesh Bhatt Produced by Tahir Hussain Screenplay by Aamir Khan Robin Bhatt Story by Robin Bhatt Starring Aamir Khan Juhi Chawla Master Sharokh Kunal Khemu Baby Ashrafa Music by Nadeem-Shravan Cinematography Praveen Bhatt Editing by Sanjay Sankla Distributed by T V Films Release date(s) July 23, 1993 Running time 155 min. Country India Language Hindi Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (Hindi: हम हैं राही प्यार के translation: We Are Travelers on the Path of Love) is a 1993 Bollywood film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, produced by Tahir Hussain and with a musical score by Nadeem-Shravan. It stars Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla. The film is a remake of the Hollywood film Houseboat (1958), starring Cary Grant and Sophia Loren. The film fetched the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Juhi Chawla, and director Mahesh Bhatt won the 1994 National Film Award - Special Jury Award. The film also won the Filmfare Best Film Award. It was generally alleged during the time that the movie was ghost-directed by Aamir Khan because Mahesh Bhatt did not show up at the sets several times.[1] The film was Super hit at the box office. Contents [hide] 1 Synopsis 2 Cast 3 Songs 4 Awards 5 References 6 External links Synopsis[edit source] Rahul Malhotra (Aamir Khan) is the caretaker of a garment company that has a pending order of two lakh shirts to Mr Bijlani. Rahul...
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...Barriers to Critical Thinking Barriers to Critical Thinking Sean Williams HUM/115 August 10th, 2015 Keisa Williams Barriers to Critical Thinking The two barriers that influence me and my critical thinking are laziness and stubbornness. Laziness or intellectual laziness is when you have the tendency to give up quickly when you face with an intellectually challenging task. Procrastination is also considered lazy. It is also the opposite of intellectual perseverance. The way I plan on overcoming this barrier with the skills from this week is by always thinking positive thoughts. Making a to-do list so that I am not always procrastinating on getting things started all of the time. The major factor that I plan on doing is to remove all the distractions that I face on a daily basis that make my critical thinking weaker. Stubbornness or tenacity is having a set of values and standpoints which helps to make sense of things, provides comfort and doesn't leave you in a state of being indecisive. A person is stubborn when they clings to their standpoints even if there is new information, and facts that places their views in question. I plan to work on being open to different viewpoints, perspectives, and new ideas. I will work to modify my ideas in the light of new information or better insight because my opinion or viewpoint on things is not always the right one The reason it is so important to overcome these and all of the different barriers are because it will...
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...Barriers to Critical Thinking HUM/115 09-11-2015 Barriers to Critical Thinking The first barrier that influences my critical thinking would be stubbornness. I was raised by one parent in a Catholic family, which play a big part on in my beliefs and how I do my thinking and if the way I am doing things is working why change it. I recognize that my beliefs and opinions are very narrow when it comes to making critical changes or listening to people opinions. My strategy to overcome this barrier is to start taking into consideration other people opinions, points of view and relevant information. I will continue to work on being open mind because every day we are exposed to new ideas and when we must surround ourselves with different points of view to achieve critical thinking. The second barrier that impacts my critical thinking I would say is personal bias. Occasionally I will reject information if my mind perceives that the facts do not concur with the information just because of my vague way of thinking or an inclination of a different choice. If I do not believe a person possess the knowledge or intellectual capacity to think, my bias judgment will not allow the intake of any new ideas and relevant information. I am not always aware of my bias, but I know is there, and I know the several time when I am stuck in a learning situations, being bias is what is holding me back. I understand that I need to change my bias thinking, and I will do so by actually listen to the...
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...Solving Personal Problems: Applying The Five Step Model HUM/115 04/23/2016 Eileen Kicmal Solving Personal Problems: Applying the Five-Step Model I have been going on with life unaware of the expanding waistline I have been developing. I looked at myself in the mirror and realized I have a weight problem. The distressing part of this is I was unaware of how much weight I had put on. Step 1: What is the problem? First, what I needed to do was define the problem to be solved. I had increased in weight without me realizing it. So I wrote out the factors that could have contributed to my weight gain and they were stress, poor eating habits lack of sleep, and lack of exercise. Step 2: What are the alternatives? Second, what I came up with a possible solution for my weight loss. After identifying what the problems were that contributed to my weight gain. I decided that setting a weight goal, having less stress, with physical activity, and adopting healthy meals were my best methods to combat weight gain. Step 3: What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of each alternative? Third, I selected what I chose as my best solution. I believed that integrating just a few of the options would benefit me more than having to choose one. Physical activity would involve me starting off walking for at least 30 minutes a day, and creating a health meal plan. Step 4: What is the solution? Fourth, it’s the implementation stage. I created a walking routine where I will do 30 minute walks...
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...Barriers to Critical Thinking Melinda Jones HUM/115 October 11, 2014 Donna Probst Barriers to Critical Thinking Please refer to Chapters 2 & 3 of Critical Thinking in Everyday Life for this assignment. ________________________________________ • Barrier 1: In at least 100 words, describe (1) the first barrier you chose and (2) how you plan to overcome that barrier. Refer to Chapter 3 of Critical Thinking in Everyday Life for strategies for modification of internal barriers & replacement of external barriers. The first barrier that I chose is one of the internal barriers – emotions. Emotions play a huge role in my thinking. For example, I get frustrated very easily when it comes to decision making, mostly because I am naturally an indecisive person. I am also impatient, so when faced with a tough decision that requires a lot of thinking, I get mad. It takes a lot of thinking – critical thinking – on my end to make the best decision. I also suffer from documented anxiety, so I always feel like the pressure is on. Being 28 and suffering from anxiety, I honestly have no idea how to overcome these internal barriers, so I will strive to learn all that I can in this critical thinking course, so that one day I will be able to not let my personal emotions get in the way. • Barrier 2: In at least 100 words, describe (1) the second barrier you chose and (2) how you plan to overcome that barrier. Refer to Chapter 3 of Critical Thinking in Everyday Life for strategies...
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