...Intergenerational Interview Report “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”- Alan Watts Throughout history; more specifically throughout different generations, we as human beings have been subject to a certain amount of change within our society. As time goes by change is almost inevitable among a nation. Change has occurred throughout history due to specific events that have a ripple effect upon individuals. Whether the change is a result of advancing technology, social climate, or foreign influence there is little chance of preventing the effect it will have on society. It is difficult to argue that we have not seen a paradigm shift in social attitudes from generation to generation, and one could easily point to this the being the reason that we as a society have progressed so quickly over the last 50 years. Until conducting these interviews I was not aware of the immense amount of progress, and in some cases amount of deterioration, that we as a society have caused. It is obvious in the way that human beings have treated things like environmental sustainability, civic engagement and social justice over this time and this paper will be examining how these ideas have are different to generation. While interviewing my grandfather I was able to gather lots of information about not just the time he lived in, but also some information about himself that I had not previously known. He started off the interview by telling...
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...Homework 2: The Political Conflict in Belgium 1. The political conflicts in Belgium started in 2007 after the general election and a period of negotiation between several Flemish parties (Flemish Liberal Democratic, Christian Democratic and Flemish and New Flemish Alliance) and French-speaking parties (Reformist Movement, Democratic Front of Francophone and Humanist Democratic Centre) with the aim of forming a government coalition. The main two issues for the conflict to arise were the demands by certain Flemish parties for the end of the existing Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde district, said to be anti-constitutional and demands for more independence for the different regions, especially in terms of the economic reforms – because the Flemish region feels that it is not fair to be paying for the French community economic problems. This is an example of an intergroup conflict between a fragmented community, at this level the conflict is quite intricate because of the large number of people involved and the multitudinous ways they can interact with each other. Both the French and the Flemish community in Belgium have interests they want to defend and negotiations in order to reach an agreement are complex 2. In terms of dimension the stakes of the conflict are high, since the political stability of the country itself is at stake, together with its economic and social stability. In fact the political crisis was such that many observers speculated on a possible partition...
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...Language plays and important role in human life. Out of all the languages in the world, English is considered as the international language. There are some reasons why English is so important and many people attempt to learn it Sri Lanka is a developing country and everyone has to learn English because today everything seems to be English. When we consider about education in Sri Lanka, children are forced to learn English starting at preschool in order to make their English better. English is added as a compulsory subject in O Level examination and in A Level examination in SL. Sri Lankan universities are conducting almost all the studies through English medium. After completing a university degree it's time to take up a professional course and of course those professional courses are in English medium. So I think you have to have a very good knowledge of English to be educated and to shine in the society. The next fact I'm sharing with you is finding a job in this competitive society. Every boss is looking for qualified, talented, smart and confident employees. For example if you apply for a high class job and when you go for the interview, do you know what kind of employees are going to be hired up? Why English is so important to find a job? because we already know that people deal with others in English language especially in the business world, scientific world and other. So what my point here is that you can't get a pretty good job or a promotion without knowing proper...
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...Can BOSS tune to their SUBORDINATES? -Presentation on Mckinsey Article-Why good bosses tune in to their people- by Robert Sutton Difference Between YOU and BOSS When you take a long time, you're slow. When your boss takes a long time, he's thorough. When you don't do it, you're lazy. When your boss doesn't do it, he's too busy. When you make a mistake, you're an idiot. When your boss makes a mistake, he's only human. When doing something without being told, you're overstepping your authority. When your boss does the same thing, that's initiative. When you take a stand, you're being pig-headed. When your boss does it, he's being firm. Difference Between YOU and BOSS When you overlooked a rule of ettiquette, you're being rude. When your boss skips a few rules, he's being original. When you please your boss, you're arse-creeping. When your boss pleases his boss, he's being co-operative. When you're out of the office, you're wandering around. When your boss is out of the office, he's on business. When you're on a day off sick, you're always sick. When your boss has a day off sick, he must be very ill. When you apply for leave, you must be going for an interview. When your boss applies for leave, it's because he's overworked. Daily Prayer of Employee Give me the wisdom to UNDERSTAND my BOSS Give me the Love to FORGIVE him Give me the Patience to UNDERSTAND his deeds But Dearest GOD……………. Don’t give me the...
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...Assignment 1 Relation hart problems and social class. Dutch people from a low social class have a higher risk concerning hart diseases and vascular diseases. The difference originates already at a very young age Imagine, this is the conclusion of your recently published research. a. How did you operationlize ‘ social class’? Follow the 5 steps, which have just been discussed. b. Which other term can you also operationalise? Do this in the same way as in assignment 1a. Assignment 2 People smugglers with Syrians caught at Eindhoven Two Italians (21 and 20)are caught at the border, because they tried to smuggle eight Syrians into the country. This is mentioned by the military police last Sunday. The people smugglers were caught in action in the night from Saturday on Sunday in a regional bus on the A67 at Bladel, south-west from Eindhoven. The eight Syrians are between 20 and 59 years old. What is going to happen to them is still unknown. In the Netherlands, Syrian refugees who are not actively engaged with the existing regime are eligible for a temporary residence permit. At the moment there are more than 900 asylum seekers in the Netherlands. It is not known how many of them have come into the country by the help of people smugglers. Suppose, you are researching communication streams between people smugglers and refugees. a. Make a topic list for a semi-structured interview with refugees. b. Maak een topic list for a semi-structured interview...
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...The Boss less office An article for HR MESH – The monthly e-magazine by the HR Forum@SCMHRD THEME: Creativity in HR Submitted by: Sunil Pandey PGP1 Mob: 9920302951 Batch 2012-14 GOA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT The Boss less office: Future Reality or Dream. ‘Every organization has to prepare for the abandonment of everything it does.’ Peter Drucker Are you angry at your boss? Be boss less... I have always loved my bosses, but most of the time we all have some or other kind of problems with our bosses. Imagine work environments where there are no bosses and no titles, where employees decide among themselves which projects to pursue and which people to hire and fire, and where each employee is responsible for deciding his or her own salary, raises and vacation days. Sounds different and quiet awkward but this is the recent talk of town of an innovation in HR. The boss less vision is being discussed on both theoretical and practical terms. Some see it as the democracy of the office place. E.g.: Valve Corp, a videogame maker in Washington State, has been boss free since 1996. It also has no managers and no official project assignments. How do the 300 employees coordinate their work? They self manage: they recruit each other for worthwhile projects, and they roll their desks around (all are on wheels) to reconfigure their work teams as they wish. Salaries and raises are set by...
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...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION This study is divided into several chapters. The beginning chapter presents a detailed background of the study conducted among a group of secondary schools pupils in The Netherlands. The study focuses on new Media and whether its’ usage has any effect on academic performance. This is explored from the context of HAVO Dutch youths in Rotterdam aged 14-16 years in two schools; Calvijn and Comenius colleges particularly from their peer solidarity and socialization processes. HAVO is one of the four streams of secondary education in Holland referred to as Senior general secondary education (HAVO). The stream takes five years and qualifies students to enter higher vocational education (HBO). Some students can also choose to enter pre-university secondary education VWO or MBO education (Dutch Education Journal, 2007). The analysis is based on both qualitative and quantitative findings from Focus Group Discussions (FDGs), structured and semistructured interviews, drawings, observations and questionnaires. This study considers both the advantages and disadvantages of youth engagement in new media. The study also attempt to contribute to the wider development discourses in the field of children and youth. The conclusion for this book highlights how new media has played a role in the youth cultures in structuring their peer relationships. Throughout the study, pseudo names are used for ethical reasons. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Before delving deeper...
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...* Always keep young children out of the kitchen while cooking and preparing meals. Institute a rule, no playing or running in the kitchen. If kids want to help with food preparation, make sure they are carefully supervised. * Don’t allow distractions while you are cooking. Don’t talk on the phone or go to another room while something is cooking. Keep your attention on what you are doing at all times. Don’t allow pots to boil over, baked dishes to burn and cause smoke or grease fires. If you have something cooking on very low heat for a long time, make sure to use a timer so you don’t forget when to return to cooking. * Be aware of spills on the kitchen floor that could cause someone to slip and fall. Mop up any spills immediately. * When cooking on the stove, always turn handles of pots and pans inward, so they don’t stick out. This is so that no one can accidentally knock a hot pan or pot off of the stovetop. * Keep the stovetop clean and clear of debris, grease, paper, or any objects that could potentially catch on fire. Periodically clean your oven of grease that could cause a fire. * Tie up loose hair, and roll up shirt sleeves so they don’t accidentally touch the stove or cooking pots. When preparing foods, take caution against burning yourself by putting your safety first: * Never taste by dipping your finger into food that is hot or cooking. Use a spoon, and let the food cool down first before tasting it. * Use a potholder or an oven mitt when...
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...Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands', its located in the west of the country and in the province of North Holland. Amsterdam is known as an artistic and naturally beautiful city, which is very famous for tourist attractions. I am an average person with certain criteria, who is craving to live in Amsterdam. I am choosing to live here because it meets my expectations and interest level. Wondering what my "criteria" is? First of all it should meet the basic human needs, such as water, food, shelter and etc. Next is a healthy and strong environment, with less pollution and more greenery. After all the "have-to-have" things, comes interests and entertainment. If I break it down, the place should be cool and Amsterdam is because it's sinking (slowly). To me living in Amsterdam is more than perfect, keep reading to find out more! Population Population in Amsterdam has been decreasing since 2003, but the rate has been picking up since the last couple of years. In 2011 the population was calculated to around 779,808 people. The city is not overpopulated, which is a reason why I want to live there. I think having company is great but when there are way too many people in the city, it’s hard to get to know them. Since Amsterdam is a very well-known tourist attraction, it’s usually pretty packed. Weather and climate Amsterdam has a marine west coast climate and can be visited all year round. The temperatures in...
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................................................................... 8 1 Introduction On Thursday the 10th of May 2012, there are 16.736.232 people living in the Netherlands (CBS, 2012). An estimated amount of 2.6 million people are singles, of which 97% are looking for that special person to start a relationship with (Singlesite, 2012). Despite the fact that there are a lot of singles and 97% of them are looking for an actual relationship, why is the amount of Dutch singles still increasing according to the central bureau of statistics? (CBS,2012) In this modern 21st century, it is quite easy to obtain information from all over the world. People walk around with the latest hi-tech gadgets and easily communicate globally with their friends via various social media. When looking at the facts stated above, it is not easily explained why singles cannot find that special someone. 2 Research Questions Fact 1: The amount of singles in the Netherlands is rising Fact 2: 97% of the Dutch singles wants to be in a relationship Problem: Why is the amount of...
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...MKTG 305 UNIT 2 DB Chasity Fenn PRODUCT The product that I would like to introduce is a new brand of pot and pan line. These pots and pans are different from any other kind of set that you have ever seen. All of these pots and pans are hard anodized and completely non-stick, which this part alone is not any different from a normal pot and pan set. The difference with these pots and pans is the easy way they can be cleaned. The non-stick on these pots and pans are something no one has ever seen before. Nothing at all sticks to these pans! With other non-stick pans you may have to use cooking spray or oil, but with these there is no need. If that is not enough to get someone to buy, the pots and pans can be customized. You can have any design, colors, pictures, or even engravings put on these pots and pans. No other product can give their customers this kind of personalization. TARGET AUDIENCE The target audience would most definitely be adults ranging from ages 20-60. The benefit of this product is that the age range of the target market is very large; this gives this product a chance to become very popular. Another big target is restaurant owners or top ranking chefs. Chefs love to use their own utensils and cookware when cooking, so I believe this would be an excellent choice of cookware for them. ENDORSER AND SONG The number one endorser that I think would sell this product in a heartbeat is Chef Gordon Ramsey. Chef Ramsey is one of the most known chefs in the...
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...Ambroos Rentmeester Wolvenstraat, Amsterdam 1016EE May 4, 1899 Emperor Meiji Yubinbango 100-8111 Tokyo Chiyado, Chiyado 1-1v Dear Great Emperor Meiji, I am a humble Dutch trader that has heard of the concerns that bringing Japan out of isolation has brought forth. This letter is written on behalf of many other Dutch traders who completely support your most wise decision to open up the gates of Japan. Coming out of isolation has helped strengthen both our economies and relationship. Despite the benefits that opening trade has led to many benefits for both the Dutch and Japanese, we are aware of the doubt that rests among your people. As a country, we completely support your choice and hope that the uncertainty part of your people hold will not prevent, but further our countries trade. Because of our trade in the Edo Period, we gained considerable wealth exporting beautiful Japanese products, such as silk, porcelain and cotton, as well as providing bits of knowledge for Japan and outside nations. However that wealth never went past a certain point because of the restricted laws, and as a result many of the Japanese products we received came through China. During the mid Edo period both our countries suffered a huge loss due to the crash of the Dutch East India Company. Independent Dutch traders were also unapproved by the bakufu, which worsened the situation. As the only foreign company Japan traded with, your limited link to the outside world decreased substantially...
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...Hunter Barnes-Sinclair October 7th, 2014-10-06 HS 4044a Kathleen Gamble Going Dutch May Not Be The Answer In society, it is a common practice to discuss which healthcare systems are most effective. Likewise, people often wonder how less-effective systems can reform to be similar to those that are successful and thriving, such as the privatized system in the Netherlands. Many articles, pieces of literature, and discussion with peers indicate that the system in the Netherlands is overall one of the highest quality systems that exists to date. What some critics fail to consider when evaluating the greatness of one system is how each healthcare system may thrive or fail depending on the context of its operation. Moreover, one must consider barriers within populations when assessing how effective a healthcare structure is if implemented within a new geography. Therefore, although there is much to desire about the healthcare system in the Netherlands, the idea that other nations, such as Canada, should strive to have similar implementation is not realistic due to population and geographical barriers. This paper will evaluate how the Canadian healthcare system, although universal, may not necessarily be effective in the treatment and care of patients, and how the Canadian system would fair by adopting similar strategies to the Netherlands. To begin, Canadians have repeatedly found dissatisfaction in the wait times for care and the shortage of medical professionals that...
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...nightlife presence. The Dutch do not spend money on unnecessary products, meaning we must cater to things that they will need on a day-to-day and night-to-night basis. They are more health conscious than the average American, so we will not implement the same over-the-counter fast foods as in America. The Netherlands has their version of fast food, Frikandel and Bitterballen which are essentially meat based fried snacks. Also fried cheese pastries, instead of pizza, fried chicken and hot dogs. The Dutch also love eating french fries with mayonnaise and Turkish foods, like kebabs and rolled up pizzas. Additionally we will include fresh fruits, vegetables and the every-day necessities, for example bread, milk, cheese, eggs and cold cuts are very popular every-day foods in The Netherlands. In regards to pharmaceuticals, they are not as prominently used as they are in the US, however the need for general over-the-counter medications are still there. Products like Paracetamol, Advil and Condoms are commonly bought regularly by the Dutch consumer. Therefore, the general pharmacy needs will be sold alongside general health care products like tooth-paste, deodorant, tooth brushes, shampoo and conditioner etc. This assortment of merchandise meets the needs of the average Dutch consumer on a somewhat daily bases. The combination of food, snacks and general health care is rare to find in the Netherlands, giving us a competitive edge. Dutch people are known to be very...
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...What is Melanin Connoisseur? A breakdown of our new brand. My wife and I have a million ideas, inventions, and thoughts that we bounce off each other daily. Everything from a women’s shoe store, curriculum tools that elementary teachers can buy and use, apps to make life easier, taking up her families business of baking, and more. It seems like the risk-taking, fleshing out of ideas that both our parents contain (both were or are business owners), has been passed to us. On May 19th, we will release our first run of t-shirts, in honor of Malcolm X Day. Melanin Connoisseur is just one of the ideas we are bringing to fruition this year. Below is the full description of what the brand is. This brand is to encourage the victims of cultural...
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