...12/29/2014 Remembering Tsunami 2004: Phuket bounces back from disaster Asia | The Star Online Remembering Tsunami 2004: Phuket bounces back from disaster by stephen fein Just as popular: The Phi Phi Islands were badly devastated by the tsunami waves but recovered very quickly. Koh Phi Phi is pictured above, 10 years on. — Phuket Gazette/The Nation Tourism industry insiders who have monitored trends in the Phuket tourism industry over the past 10 years describe the recovery after the worst natural disaster to ever hit the region as ‘remarkable’. THAI tourism industry icon Wichit Na Ranong, managing director of the luxurious Indigo Pearl resort at Nai Yang Beach in Phuket, says, “I would say we had a very fast recovery after the tsunami. In fact, I think it may be the fastest recovery ever anywhere after a disaster of this kind. I think the industry had almost recovered after two years and was fully back to normal after three, with continuous progress after that.” Asked if there are still fears among tourists of another tsunami, he says, “Not at all. After just a few years, any such fears just faded from people’s minds.” A series of “tourism road shows” abroad and good cooperation among local and national authorities also helped assuage any such concerns, he says. Wichit says that it is still difficult to think back on some of the things he had witnessed after what he describes as a “tragic, tragic event”. Like most people in Phuket, he didn’t even know what a “tsunami”...
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...SuperStar Libra Shore Excursion KRABI – THAILAND Apr 2014 – Mar 2015 All tours conducted by English speaking guide. Krabi Highlights with Ao Nang Beach – with meal (RKRB-1CC) Duration: approx. 7 hours (include travelling time) Price: RM$210 per Adult, RM$153 per Child PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED: MIN.25 PAX & MAX. 150 PAX Tarnbokoranee Botanical Garden – it is a large forest nestled in the middle of a mountain, became a National Park on September 30, 1998. At the mouth of the cave is a natural pool. "Sa Thanbok Kharani", where it is possible to swim. The water from this pool swirl over and around rocks and tree roots in a series of shallow tiers in a pleasantly cool and relaxing atmosphere. Lunch to be served at local restaurant. Tiger Cave Temple – this temple, also known as "tiger cave", is 9 km north of Krabi Town. The inside of this cave features tiger prints captured in stone, and is in the middle of lush forest, with enormous, ancient trees. This site is also very significant archaeologically, as many artifacts have been found on the premises, including tools, pottery, and the mold for the Buddha's footprint. Free time and leisure at Krabi town. Free time and leisure at Ao Nang Beach – ambience around Ao Nang is breath-taking with Limestone Mountains. Scenic Phang Nga Bay – with meal (RKRB-2C) Duration: approx. 7 hours (include travelling time) PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED: MIN.25 PAX & MAX.150 PAX Price: RM$240 per Adult, RM$165 per Child Phang Nga Bay National Park –...
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...Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada while R. Dodds is an Associate Professor at the same institution. The authors’ use several of their very own island project works that provide innovative discussion and practical management structures to explore the development role of tourism in relation to the impacts of the environment and their potential overexploitation threats. The authors’ provide eight well-chosen illustrative case studies to focus on innovative discussions regarding issues of sustainability on island tourism destinations, they include sub-jurisdiction islands such as Moose Factory, Canada; Cayos Cochinos, Honduras; St. Kitts; Calvia, Mallorca, Spain; Chumbe, Tanzania; Koh Phi Phi, Thailand; Gili Trawangan, Indonesia; and Sanya, China. The hard-covered book looks very bright appealing, although the photographs inside are black and white, which unfortunately does not catch the reader’s attention, the graphs and diagrams are very illustrative and descriptive which helps the reader understand the context. The book is divided into four parts; Sustainability in island destinations; Challenges to achieving sustainability in island destinations; Successes of achieving sustainability...
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...banker. Sam Walton moved to Missouri with his whole family, which meant a new beginning in his life. He was really focused in his studies, nevertheless he was a really good sportsman. He excelled in many sports such as basketball and football. His life wasn’t as easy as it sounds, even though his father was a mortgage banker which seems to be great job they where living in the Great Depression, which meant that his family had to save money. Meanwhile his parent worked hard to save as much money Sam Walton had to take care of his home too. After graduating high school Sam Walton went to Missouri-Columbia University. He had joined the ROTC unit while studying. That was not all he also joined a few prestigious fraternities such as Zeta Phi, Beta Theta Phi, etc. With a lot in his shoulders when he graduated university, he graduated with a degree in economics and was known as a honorable student. After graduating he immediately started working, but when the World War II started he quitted it and worked at DuPont Plant waiting for his call in the army. In this place he met his future wife Helen Robson. After marriage he went to the military service where he became a captain. However, he left the military in 1945 to start his...
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...When I think about greek life I truly think about sisterhood. When I joined the Greek system as a transfer Junior from Baton Rouge, LA, I didn’t realize the kinds of connections and relationships it would open up for me. My name is Taylor Padgett and I am a Delta member of the Delta Sigma Chapter at the University of Mississippi. Starting this year off, joining a sorority was not even on my list of life accomplishments and never even crossed my mind especially at a school known for their prestigious greek life. Only knowing two people upon transferring here I was told that it would be a good idea to join and make friends, but in my mind I didn’t want to “pay for my friends”. A few months into the fall semester I was walking through the grove here on Campus when I saw thousands of girls all wearing blue and pink C.A.R.E walk shirts. Totally disregarded what was going on until I approached a short dark headed girl, Logan Sparks, under a big white tent to ask what was going on ,where she informed me about this new sorority called Alpha Delta Pi that was coming back to campus. I was so overwhelmed by everything that was going on around me I wasn’t able to take it all in. It wasn’t until a day or two later when I was walking to subway on the third floor of our student union when I was approached by another one of our awesome leadership consultants Jessica Johnson. In a calmer area, I was able to really take in what greek life actually was and what Alpha Delta Pi could do for me. It...
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...MARTINA JONES is native of Chicago, IL. She has been an active member of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Lambda Chapter, Chicago, IL since 1992. Presently serving as the Recording Secretary. With a strong passion to serve the Sorority and community, she has participated at the local, regional and national level serving in numerous key leadership positions and committees. Her commitment to Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has been demonstrated in the offices that she held as the National Corresponding Secretary, National Recording Secretary (2008-2010) and 2012-2014. Currently, she serves on Director/Secretary for the Education & Charitable Foundation of the National Chapter. She has served under the leadership of four outstanding National Presidents, Louse H. Broadnax, Jean Dade-Batchie, and Loretta Kirk Adair and is presently working with the current National President Dr. Lillie H. Robinson. She holds a Master’s Degree in Management, Bachelor’s Degree in Business...
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...Johnathon Henderson HSSU 300 Section 06 Final Project Portfolio 1. This is the list of my other courses and the grades that I expect to receive. Course Title Expected Grade BSAD 0225 |Business Diversity and Ethics | B+ BSAD 0400 |Business Government Relations | B MRKT 0370|Retail Management | A POSC 0200 |American Government Survey | A MIS 305 |Business Application of Software and Networks | B 2. Skills and tips that I have learned from this class that has helped me in my other classes consists of how to properly construct an outline, tips on time management, useful study habits, tips on managing stress, tips on test taking, etc. 3. This is the list of time management strategies that I have used. a. Broke down strategies into small portions b. Set start and end scopes of projects c. Rewarded myself after my hard-work to stay motivated d. Stuck to my plan 4. The personal contributions I have made to the class was during the open discussion of topics I actively participated and gave my point of view which were different from the other students in attempts to trying to bring diversity to the classroom. A list of strengths and weakness of this course include: Strengths a. Gives students a platform to discuss issues from different perspectives and gives an opportunity for students to learn from each other. b...
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...Name Here | | Address Here | Objective | To obtain a teaching position that will allow me to grow professionally while contributing to an excellent organization and helping to change students’ lives. | Employment History | Student Mentor, Western Governors University | 2010 — Present | Indianapolis, IN Facilitate new student on-boarding and orientation processes.Assist students in educational planning from initial enrollment through graduation.Evaluate learning styles, skills, goals, etc in order to help students utilize the appropriate learning resources.Meet with students on a weekly basis for coaching, accountability and encouragement.Serve as the student’s advocate in resolving matters of academic difficulty, misunderstanding or confusion.Assist students with career planning. | MBA Recruiter & Public Relations Director, Anderson University | 2005 — Present | Anderson, INOversee public relations for the program including chamber involvement, communication, media promotion, newsletters, online networking and promotion of the program through professional organizations.Developed, implemented and facilitate an effective social media campaign for student recruitment and current student/alumni relations.Work with the university Alumni Association to create quality events and opportunities to connect alumni with the university for the purpose of university promotion.Schedule and facilitate presentations to groups of potential and incoming students.Develop relationships...
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...Community service is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions. Performing community service is not the same as volunteering, since it is not always done voluntarily. It may be done for a variety of reasons: governments may require it as a part of citizenship requirements, typically in lieu of military service; courts may demand it in lieu of, or in addition to, other criminal justice sanctions – when performed for this reason it can also be known as community payback; schools may mandate it to meet the requirements of a class, such as in the case of service-learning or to meet the requirements of graduation. High school graduation and community work Many educational jurisdictions in the United States need students to do community service hours to graduate from high school. In some high schools in Washington State, for example, students must finish 200 hours of community service to get a diploma. Some of the Washington school districts, including Seattle Public Schools, differentiate between community service and "service learning," requiring students to demonstrate that their work has contributed to their education. If a student in high school is taking an AVID course, community service is needed. Other high schools don't require community service hours for graduation, but still see an impressive number of students get involved in their community. For example, in Palo Alto, CA, students at Palo Alto High School log about...
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...General Exec. Questions: 1) What do you feel are your strongest leadership qualities and how will they help you lead as a member of exec? Or what do you think is the most important attribute an exec member should possess? I feel that my strongest leadership qualities include honesty, integrity and commitment. These characteristics will allow me to be a strong leader for our chapter. Members can be assured that my honesty and integrity will determine the choices I make on the executive board and that these decisions will be in their best interest. A strong leader is determined to serve the needs of the fraternity, not the other way around. I will determine what my brothers want for our chapter and be committed to serving their needs. Furthermore, my commitment to strengthening and supporting our chapter and my ability to delegate tasks effectively will assist the chapter in accomplishing its goals. 2) What is the goal and responsibility of the exec board as a whole? A strong executive board is essential to a successful chapter. The responsibilities of the executive board are to guide the chapter in a direction where it can effectively accomplish its goals. To do this the executive board needs to utilize strong management skills in order to create and execute strategies that make the fraternity self-sufficient and grow. Our main goal needs to be to create an environment that attracts the finest new members who will be an asset to the chapter. The next executive board...
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...installation took place in the Lawson Center, the same facility where the FAMU Board of Trustees interviewed Mangum and selected her to be the university's permanent president. The ceremony also served as a moment of closure for James Ammons, FAMU's 10th president. He resigned in July 2012 in the aftermath of the hazing death of a marching band drum major, but he was on the stage with Mangum Friday and presented her with the university's presidential medal. “Its weight is a reminder of the heavy responsibilities that must be willingly carried by all who occupy positions of leadership," Ammons, now a political science professor at FAMU, said. "It was indeed an honor to drape you with this medallion.”Mary Breaux Wright, international president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Mangum's sorority – gave one of the liveliest talks. She likened a strong woman leader to a tea bag, telling an appreciate audience that you don't know strong it is until you dip it in hot water."Madam President and FAMU, there will be many storms in your life, and there has already been," Wright said. "Let me tell you what I have learned: Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how big your God is." "Yes, after nearly...
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...Maynard Jackson Maynard Jackson was the first African American mayor in Atlanta, Georgia. He was also a member of the Democratic Party. Maynard Jackson served three terms an two consecutive terms from 1974 until 1982. Maynard Jackson’s grandfather was a civil rights leader. Maynard graduated Morehouse college in 1956 when he was only 18 years old. Also Jackson’s mother was a French Professor at Spellman in Atlanta, Georgia. Maynard Jackson was part of alpha phi alpha. He had a wife and three children. His wife name was Burnella burke and their three children name was Elizabeth, Brooke, Maynard. After his divorce, he got married to Valerie Richardson in 1980 an also had two children named Valerie and Alexandra. His daughter Valerie Jackson a host for wape FM radio station. Jackson was mayor when Atlanta was selected as the host city for the summer Olympic Games in 1996. . He helped arrange for the rebuilding of the Hartsfield Atlanta International Airports and this airport was renamed Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in his honor. In 2001 he lost the election. Jackson received the backing of the president candidate, Bill Bradley. Jackson was mayor when the Marta obtained a large amount of Federal funding for rail-line system. Marta began its first rail transit service in Atlanta and in DeKalb County in 1979 .He also fought against the construction of freeways through in town neighborhoods. Jackson's first term as mayor also coincided...
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...Welcome to Phi Set Spike 2012! The women of Phi Sigma Sigma would like to thank you for your continued support and participation in Phi Set Spike! For the Players: * Please look over the schedule thoroughly and arrive on time to your games. Also note that we will be using the 3 court set up(possibly 4), so there will be additional games for teams that lose in the first round. * Preliminary games will play to 11 or the game will end at 10 minutes (subject to change based upon number of teams present) * The Championship game and 3rd place game will play to 15, or end at 10 minutes. * If there is a tie at 10 minutes, we will play to the next point starting with the team that had possession at the end of the 10 minutes. * All scoring is rally scoring. * If a team does not show up within 5 minutes of the game start, it is a forfeit and the opposing team will advance. * Players will get wristbands at check-in. Water is available for players only at the check-in table. Wristband color will be determined by food eligibility, as per indicated by your chapter or organization. For Observers: * There will be a contest for the team that receives the most support through attendance and spirit. * At the event there will be tickets used to redeem food, enter in the raffle, and participate in the different fun activities around the field. * Tickets are $1/a piece, $5/6 tickets, or $20 for your height. ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Balanced Man Program The BMP makes SigEp stand out among the Greek community and other student organizations. In 1991 Sigma Phi Epsilon implemented a continuous development 'Balanced Man' program that abolished pledging altogether, instituted year-round recruitment, encourages lifestyles based on the three Cardinal Principles, and includes a number of tasks geared towards creating diverse experiences that promote the ideals of "a Sound Mind in a Sound Body." The Balanced Man Program consists of four challenges labeled Sigma, Phi, Epsilon, and Brother Mentor. Each challenge consists of tasks defined by their experiences that progressively develop a member as a balanced man with a Sound Mind in a Sound Body and a balanced servant leader. These tasks show the member how to apply SigEp's Cardinal Principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love into his daily life. A new SigEp brother is welcomed and integrated into the chapter with the introductory phase of the program, the Sigma Challenge. He must complete a program based on self-discovery, chapter activities, and service-learning. After completing the Sigma Challenge, he enters the Phi Challenge, which is centered on understanding the benefits of fraternalism, building balance, and cultivating the values and knowledge that a man needs to excel at college, SigEp, and life. Here, more advanced efforts await him that includes becoming a member of other on-campus organizations and taking a leadership role in the chapter. The third...
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...Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C Donna M. Gerron American InterContinental University Abstract It was a very hard decision deciding on which artifact to write about. It was a choice between the King Center in Atlanta Georgia and the King Memorial in Washington. The King Center has a wealth of information about Dr. King and his fight for nonviolent solutions for African Americans to be considered equal among all men. This paper is about the newest addition to the King legacy, King Memorial Monument in Washington D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C For this week’s IP we were to write about a modern day cultural artifact that best represents the culture we live in today. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a brilliant man who stood up to fight for equality for African Americans in this country. Cultural Background Most people are already aware of who Dr. King was and what he stood for. His legacy will forever affect our society. Because without him we would not have an African American president, Blacks will probably still be treated as though they are second class citizens. Dr. King arranged marches, boycotts, and sit-ins. Even though he and his followers were often met with violence he continued to not lift a finger in anger towards anyone. Unfortunately some people still do think they was they did in the 60’s because they were taught that way of thinking by their parents or grandparents. Dr. King paved the way for Blacks...
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