...Gypsie culture is one of its own, basically meaning that they have their own distinct lifestyle. If you hear the word gypsy, then likely you imagine a scarved fortune-teller. Or maybe you think of a band of traveling musicians and dancers in colorfully decorated costumes travelling in wagons. The truth about gypsies is, of course, much more complex than a few outdated stereotypes. Because gypsies have been persecuted worldwide for much of their existence, they don't typically trust outsiders and haven't shared much of their story. Gadje is the word that Gypsies use for non-gypsies or outsiders, this translated means "the great unwashed". This seems in some ways racist towards outsiders but in many ways the Gypsy culture has been pressured to feel threatened by people outside of the culture. But today, more gypsies are speaking up so the rest of the world can understand and appreciate their culture. TV shows like "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" also aim to let us take a peek at their contemporary lives. Gypsies have been harassed and persecuted throughout their history of existence, but many people don't know the Turks specifically executed gypsies during World War I, while Hitler wiped out more than 1 million during World War II. During WWII, not only were gypsies killed, they were also subject to medical experiments. Those still alive in concentration camps were often blamed for crimes committed by others. Although society has changed dramatically the history of un-fair treatment...
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...Instructor Name: Professor Alicia Plant Reference Cite for the book: Fisher, M. P. (2014). Living religions (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Week 1 Discussion for World Religions – REL212 "Understanding Religions and Indigenous Sacred Ways" Please respond to the following: Define indigenous religion, and describe at least one aspect of indigenous religions that exists in a similar form in a traditional mainstream religion. Define religion, and discuss why it is useful in society. Explain why it is important for you personally to understand the beliefs of other religious groups. Unlike many of the world’s major religions, indigenous religions often centers their spirituality within the context of the natural world and on particular geographic features, including bodies of water, trees, mountains, animals and everything is perceived as being alive with sacred existence. The word indigenous means originated in, and thus the term indigenous religion means the original religion of a place. Indigenous religions in the majority include those not considered to be 'world religions', such as Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, but instead are often rural in nature, do not seek converts, and identify with specific ethnic groups. One aspect of indigenous religions that exists in a similar form in a traditional mainstream religion is African indigenous tradition is conceived as continuum, that follows the process of birth, death and rebirth, the same as Christians...
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...Introduction In recent years, the People’s Bank of China (PBC) has carried out monetary policy by means of reserve requirement frequently in an effort to hedge the excess liquidity in the banking system. Since the Chinese banking system contributes the most to the financial system in China, and risks exhibited by commercial banks are the biggest threat to the nation’s financial stability. The impact of monetary policy on bank risk is thus an essential issue to which should be paid great attention when establishing its macro prudential management framework. Unlike other economies in which standard one-instrument operating procedure dominates the monetary policy tools, People’s Bank of China makes a frequent adjustment on the interest rate and the reserve requirement ratio simultaneously to achieve its goals. In China, interest rates and deposit reserve decisions are taken by The Peoples' Bank of China Monetary Policy Committee. The PBOC administers two different benchmark interest rates: one year lending and one-year deposit rate. At present, China has become one of the highest reserve requirement rate country in global countries, for its reserve rate has already reached to 18.5%. In addition, the high consecutive frequency and accumulative range of the raise has been rare in the history of world monetary policy. In this paper, I will focus three main changes during 2008 to 2015, which are 2008, 2012 and 2015. By giving a brief information about those three interest rates and...
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...The speaker today was Mr. Johnson and he elaborated on topics such as having a great work ethic and doing work so much that you forget to stop and rest. Also that if you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then everything will fall into place. This chapel service lasted a while but overall i enjoyed the message he portrayed. He made me realize that success isn’t easily given and God doesn’t just hand out tools and place things in your life for any apparent reason other than to see you succeed. He also stated that he and a business partner were conversing on which kids would be more productive and they came to the conclusion that more kids in other countries such as Africa, Asia, and other ethnicities would produce more good than blacks & whites. Also they stated that you have to get exposure for yourself and broaden your network just in case you may need a bridge to get where you would like to be at the peak of your life. The Chapel format started with a few speakers and introductions. All Freshman Seminar teachers were acknowledged. Mr.. John Himbrow gave the invocation coming from Colossians 3:12-17. The service proceeded with Aretha Wilson. Soon after a group called "M.A.S.K" graced the stage with their praise dances. My spirits were uplifted. The freshman members of Concert Chorale came onstage to sing "Speak to my Heart". The leader of the chorale discussed how his grandmother had recently passed and the song related to him. The speaker was Hakeem Lewis...
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...AIS Cash Grab Essay 2/18/2015 The people that would pick up the money from the wrecked Brink’s truck consist of people with very negative personality traits. Some of these traits include being absent-minded, angry, careless, depressed, greedy, hateful, ignorant, immature, lazy, selfish, unhappy, and violent. People with any of these traits are more inclined to take from others. People with very low incomes may also take the money because they might feel it is a necessity to pay bills or even to feed their families. Teenagers might also steal the money because they are ignorant to the fact that they doing something wrong or they are just immature and don’t see how this is an unethical act. Another group of people that might take the money are those who have become addicted to stealing in general. They need to steal to get the drug-like rush and to gain self-satisfaction. People with Kleptomania are unable to resist the impulse to take things and the monetary value is not even considered when stealing. The ways these people might look/dress would vary a lot because there isn’t just one type of person that would take from the truck. The people that would not take from the truck include people with high morals and positive personality traits. People that are confident, fearless, helpful, trusting, humble, obedient, responsible, honest, courageous, ethical, self-disciplined, and committed are those that would most likely not take from the truck. An example of this type of person...
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...consistent talking has led to disruptive behavior during the lesson time. I have talked to her about her constant talking and how it impacts the classroom by disrupting everyone’s instructional time, however there is not much improvement. I would like to suggest that both parents and Susan come in to meet at talk about her disruptive behavior in the classroom and my concerns if there is not a change in her actions. Please contact me with a time that works for you to arrange a meeting to address these issues. I know Susan can turn this behavior around be just needs a little push in the right direction. Susan is a wonderful student to have but the consistent talking is becoming to disruptive. I feel that we can overcome this with a small discussion and arriving at an outcome that work for everyone in the classroom. I look forward to meeting with you all. Sincerely, Mrs. Brueck First sentence of third paragraph has spelling error I think “be” should be she. Second sentence in first paragraph “completion”, I think should be completed Last sentence “work” works You also may want to make paper look more like legit letter instead of assignment, because we are supposed to have a title page. Overall excellent...
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...The brain is an outstanding formation full with different types of lobes that operates to meet our daily functioning. In order for the brain to communicate with other parts of the body, the Hindbrain, Midbrain, and Forebrain correspond with a small composition called neurons. Neurons are responsible for sending information to a different division of the body such as the eyes, muscles, brain, ears, spinal cord, and all other neurons. Neurons are also responsible for the basic things we do, our movement, thinking process, recollections and emotions (Garrett, 2011).Without neurons, it will be difficult to function daily. A case study: Joseph is a 59-year-old construction worker who recently suffered a stroke. A small blood clot became lodged in one of the vessels serving the right side of his brain and restricted blood flow to a portion of his right precentral gyrus. Many neurons in that area were damaged or destroyed and, as a result, Joseph is partially paralyzed on the left side of his body. He can move his left leg and walk, and can also move his left arm, but his left hand and the left side of his face are paralyzed. To determine the process of neural communication and how different functioning affects a particular part of the brain can help understand how the brain damage can originate from stroke and which method would best work in the recovery from brain damage. According to the case study, Joseph's left face and hand are paralyzed, but not the rest of his arm or his leg...
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...Advantages The direct write-off method is simple, and can be used by individuals that maintain a company's set of books yet have no extensive accounting education. Unlike the allowance method that estimates probable losses using various ratios and factors, the direct method is based on an actual amount which may be more superior to the small business owner. Disadvantages Since the direct write-off method records the loss only when the account is determined uncollectible, it may result in a loss from a prior period being charged against unrelated income in a future period. This may result in the distortion of a company's true profit of a given period, and does not comply with GAAP matching principle, which requires expenses to be matched with their associated revenues within the same period.Advantages The direct write-off method is simple, and can be used by individuals that maintain a company's set of books yet have no extensive accounting education. Unlike the allowance method that estimates probable losses using various ratios and factors, the direct method is based on an actual amount which may be more superior to the small business owner. Disadvantages Since the direct write-off method records the loss only when the account is determined uncollectible, it may result in a loss from a prior period being charged against unrelated income in a future period. This may result in the distortion of a company's true profit of a given period, and does not comply with GAAP matching...
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...Ashlee Ford April 20, 2011 Margaret Sofianos Essay Assignment What is the difference between strict and limited inerrancy? Which seems more convincing? Why? What is the significance of seeing different genres in the Bible? In this module, we look at the Christian view of the scriptures, and revelation sections. Here they discuss the problems with revelations, the definition of a scripture, the problems with scriptures, etc. My take on this, is that the scriptures are all witness testimony, which means they are opinionated. To some, that could be the problem. The difference between strict and limited inerrancy is with strict inerrancy, it demonstrates the view that there are no mistakes in the bible, while limited inerrancy leaves room for the possibility of mistakes within the scriptures. The significance of seeing different genres in the bible is to see scripture readings with a fresh eye, and to discover the different ways that testimonies were put together. The genre of the bible is basically biblical answers. “Inerrant” is a word that means “incapable” of making a mistake. And it refers to the belief that God protected the biblical authors from making mistakes (pg. 212). I don’t really agree with this because I believe that everything in the bible (well scripture wise anyways) is a witness testimony. John, Paul, Matthew and Luke all wrote down the events of what happened, and its how they took things. Twenty people could view the same event, and all record...
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...Decision making is a vital component of small business success. Decisions that are based on a foundation of knowledge and sound reasoning can lead the company into long-term prosperity; conversely, decisions that are made on the basis of flawed logic, emotionalism, or incomplete information can quickly put a small business out of commission (indeed, bad decisions can cripple even big, capital-rich corporations over time). All businesspeople recognize the painful necessity of choice. Furthermore, making these choices must be done in a timely fashion, for as most people recognize, indecision is in essence a choice in and of itself—a choice to take no action. Ultimately, what drives business success is the quality of decisions, and their implementation. Good decisions mean good business. The concept of decision making has a long history; choosing among alternatives has always been a part of life. But sustained research attention to business decision making has developed only in recent years. Contemporary advances in the field include progress in such elements of decision making as the problem context; the processes of problem finding, problem solving, and legitimation; and procedural and technical aids. THE ELEMENTS OF DECISION MAKING THE PROBLEM CONTEXT All decisions are about problems, and problems shape context at three levels. The macrocontext draws attention to global issues (exchange rates, for example), national concerns (the cultural orientations toward decision processes...
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...Click the link above to submit your assignment. Students, please view the "Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment" in the Student Center. Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center. Assignment 2: 21st Century Leadership Due Week 8 and worth 300 points The 20th and 21st centuries have produced many business leaders, such as corporate giants like Jack Welch of GE, Daymond John of FUBU, Steve Jobs of Apple, and Herb Kelleher of Southwest. In addition, many hip-hop moguls have risen to prominence, such as Sean Combs, aka P Diddy, of Bad Boy Records; Russell Simmons, founder of Def Jam; and Sean Carter, aka Jay Z, of Rock Nation. Regardless of their business models and industries, organizational leaders are expected to create realistic visions for their companies and the people that they guide. However, such visions often result in vastly different leadership styles. Therefore, experts have concluded that there is no one best leadership style geared towards guiding employees and companies to accomplishing organizational goals. Using the Internet and Strayer databases, research your favorite senior executive (CEO, CFO, COO, Director, President, Founder, etc.) from any organization that has made a strong impact on his or her industry (fashion, music, food, banking, technology, automotive, etc.). Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: Describe the overall leadership style(s) of your chosen senior executive...
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...Contemporary Business Strayer University Fatumata Fofana Dr. Michael Jackson Laverty Date: 05/24/15 Compare and contrast the two (2) industries you have identified in terms of size, products, services, customers, economic and regulatory environment. The two industries that I have identified are; Twitter and Google, Twitter is a "micro-blogging" tool, meaning you can share clever comments and content, but you must keep it brief (under 140 characters to be exact). Twitter has experienced exponential growth since it began. Twitter provides its users with many ways to segment content based on topic through the use of hashtags (e.g. #Infusionsoft), trending topics, saved searches, follower lists, and more. Twitter is a quite useful "listening" tool so you can see what your target audience is discussing, stay up to date on industry trends, and engage in conversation with those who talk about your company. The follow connection on Twitter may be initiated by an "offline" relationship, but it is just as likely to be created by a common interest. Twitter users follow industry experts and those with who teach or study the same topics that interest them. Though the bond between Twitter users is not as personal, active users generally have a larger circle of influence on Twitter than they might have on Facebook. Twitter also has search power, allowing users to search by topic, name, and more. Twitter also allows for more automation since tools like Hoot Suite allow you to schedule...
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...Assignment 1: World View Chart Writing Assignment Tanisha Hayden Professor Sean-David McGoran World Religions 212 December 14, 2015 In the course of recent weeks there has been a lot of information about how diverse religions handle numerous themes, for example, human instinct, if there is a God or divine beings, great and detestable, and different ceremonies that are imperative to perform. This paper will take a gander at all the distinctive religions that we have concentrated on and directed through the semester, yet we will be looking at one particular classification and that is of the Afterlife in these religions. The one point that I discovered the most fascinating and illuminating is the way diverse religions handle the considered passing and if there is life after death. Religion all through history has tried to lighten this worry by clarifying what happens after death while also working it into the teachings of good, malevolence, mortality, and salvation. In spite of the fact that there is a wide assortment of convictions they can be contracted down to two focal conviction designs, the thought of resurrection or the thought of the individual heading off to an alternate other worldly plane, for example, the thought of Heaven and Hell. select one (1) category from the completed World View Chart. Provide a rationale for choosing this category. The category that I thought was most intriguing was the views of the afterlife. The reason this subject was selected was to better...
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...Argue for or against which source (Hard copy Sources versus Web-based Research Sources) would be better to prepare for a debate on changing the state’s laws on smoking in public buildings. Identify the advantages, types of sources, etc., and provide answers for possible disadvantages. Argue for or against which source is better to prepare for a debate on changing a local ordinance that prohibits the distribution of paper ads and salespeople coming door to door for sales. Identify the advantages, types of sources, etc., and provide answers for possible disadvantages. Hard copy sources versus Web-based sources. I personally believe that Hard copy sources are more reliable than Web-based sources for the simple fact that hard copy source information is not easily tampered with. Not many people can just up and change information when ever they want to. With Web-based information you have to be more careful because everything you find on the Internet is not necessarily true or reliable information. I argue for Hard copy source only because the information is more authentic, but I would probably use Web-based information myself just because is way more convenient than hard copy information. I argue for Web-based sources for this topic because I feel that this debate in particular is about something that is solely opinionated. I think hard copy books and newspapers etc. are for debates that are about cold hard facts. The Internet is where you will find other opinions on the situation...
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...To promote excellence in nursing and health care globally, American Nurse Credentialing Center introduce a recognition program called Magnet. Magnet recognized institute demonstrates high quality in patient and nurse satisfaction, superior nursing practice and outcomes. Magnets designation helps to foster a collaborative culture that attracts and retain top talent nurses. It also improves patient care, safety, and satisfaction. The goal of Magnet Recognition Program is to 1. promote quality in a setting that supports professional practice, 2. Identify excellence in the delivery of nursing services to patient 3. Disseminate best practice nursing services Also, magnets provide an Internet -based learning program for nurses to share evidence-based practice, resource, research, experience and strategies that led to quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practices. The Magnet model is base on four basic principle: Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, New Knowledge, Innovation and improvement and Empirical Outcome.Magnet recognized nurse demonstrate patient advocacy.Nurses also involved in shared governance and decision-making structures and process of established standards of practice and address opportunities for improvement. Magnet is not an award it’s credential, once the hospital has attained Magnet status, it must continue to deliver and maintain nursing excellence...
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