...Bryce Bartlett 05/04/13 Perspectives on Happiness in Everything Is Illuminated In the letter from Alex’s Grandfather that makes up the final chapter of Jonathan Safran Foer’s book Everything is Illuminated, Grandfather writes the character Jonathan to tell him about the event that established his grandson Alex as the primary caretaker of his mother and younger brother. Grandfather claims that of all things that he could wish for his grandsons, he would give everything to ensure that their lives are peaceful; he places peace above money and even love. This is an insightful perspective on happiness, as it suggests that happiness is both subjective and yet relatively objective, a theme that recurs throughout the novel. Happiness is subjective in that it is experienced differently by each person according to their experiences, and yet objective in that there are certain environments where it cannot occur. For Grandfather and presumably the author Foer, those who are oppressed by violence are robbed of their right to the pursuit of happiness. Throughout the novel, Foer portrays people struggling to be happy in a variety of circumstances: Yankel as a social exile and father to Brod, Brod as the strange and lonely miracle child and wife to the saw-blade damaged Kolker, younger Alex as he strives to create a life for himself and his brother Igor, and Jonathan Safran Foer in his search for his past, as well as many other characters. With each character, Foer explores what it is...
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...Everything in the world is good to me. I like everything. I hope everything is great. Great is the definition of something. The definition of something is scary. Love is just a four letter word. To be in a relationship one must commit to someone love someone and be there for someone. I think that being in a relationship is great. Poems can say words that other people cant and sometimes I don’t have the words to say to someone so put it in a love song. My heart beats for you my heart loves you my heart help me to express things that I could not say on my own. A special world for you and me A special bond one cannot see It wraps us up in its cocoon And holds us fiercely in its womb. Its fingers spread like fine spun gold Gently nestling us to the fold Like silken thread it holds us fast Bonds like this are meant to last. And though at times a thread may break A new one forms in its wake To bind us closer and keep us strong In a special world, where we belong. - Sheelagh Lennon -My love, I have tried with all my being to grasp a form comparable to thine own, but nothing seems worthy; I know now why Shakespeare could not compare his love to a summer’s day. It would be a crime to denounce the beauty of such a creature as thee, to simply cast away the precision God had placed in forging you. Each facet of your being whether it physical or spiritual is an ensnarement from which there is no release. But I do not wish release. I wish to stay entrapped forever...
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...extrovert, leader, optimist, desires control. Babies Positives: determined look, adventuresome, energetic, outgoing, precocious. Negatives: strong-willed, demanding, loud and shrill, throws things, not sleepy. Children Positives: born leader, daring and eager, productive worker, sees the goal, moves quickly, self-sufficient, competitive, assertive, trustworthy. Negatives: controls parents, manipulative, temper tantrums, constantly moving, insists on own way, tests control, argumentative, stubborn, defiant. Teens Positives: aggressive, competent, organises quickly, assumes leadership, problem solver, self-confident, stimulates others, excels in emergencies, great potential, responsible. Negatives: too bossy, contnrols friends, knows everything, looks down on dummies, unpopular at times, decides for all, insulting, judgmental, unrepentant, blames others. Adults Emotional Needs: loyalty from the troops, sense of control, appreciation, credit for good works. Causes of Depression: life is out of control; problems with money, job, mate, childrne or health. Stress Relief: work harder, exercise more, stay away from unyielding situations. Energy Level:...
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...PTER 16 Tools of Monetary Policy Roadmap 2 Market for reserves and federal funds rate Demand and Supply (Partial) Equilibrium Comparative Static Analysis Introduction to monetary policy tools Conventional tools Unconventional tools Hyung Sun Choi, Kyung Hee University Market For Reserves & Federal Funds Rate 3 Demand and Supply in the Market for Reserves What happens to the quantity of reserves demanded by banks, holding everything else constant, as the federal funds rate changes? Fed Funds Rate: the interest rate on overnight loans of reserves from one bank to another. The primary instrument of monetary policy Hyung Sun Choi, Kyung Hee University Demand for Reserves, 4 d R Rd = required reserves + excess reserves Since the fall of 2008 the Fed has paid interest on reserves at a level set at a fixed amount below the federal funds rate target. Excess reserves are insurance against deposit outflows The cost of holding these is the interest rate that could have been earned minus the interest rate on reserves, ior Hyung Sun Choi, Kyung Hee University When the federal funds rate is above ior as the federal funds rate decreases, the opportunity cost of holding excess reserves falls and the quantity of reserves demanded rises Downward sloping demand curve that becomes flat (infinitely elastic) at ior 5 Hyung Sun Choi, Kyung Hee University Supply in the Market for...
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...“The Ugly Truth about Beauty” Position Paper The main ideas of this this paper consist of how to tell women how they look, and that no matter what women never think they look good enough. Even though the author starts off by making you think that this paper is going to explain how to correctly answer to women when they ask how they look, it jumps off to talking about how women are never happy about their looks. It also mentions on how women always want to emulate the famous models or actresses such as Cindy Crawford and such whereas guys will never try to emulate the looks of famous men. I have had experiences like the ones the author mentions in this paper. I have been asked the magic question, “how do I look?” and of course I say that they look good because there are no ugly women out there. Regardless, of how I answer I get a look that says, “You’re lying out of your ears, you must want something!” but that is never the case. I have also seen family member buying make-up and/or products because a beautiful famous woman is advertising it, not understanding that just because they advertise it doesn’t mean that they use. At last, who will ever make women think different? I think that the author does use ethos, logos and pathos. The character and image of the paper are women and make-up. He uses a few different logical arguments when he mentions that women try emulating Barbie or Cindy Crawford, and that men will never envy the looks of other men. He also uses the difference...
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...Established since 1976, Vinamilk has about 39 years of development and branding. Now, Vinamilk has over 200 items of milk and milk products as: condensed milk, dried milk for child and adult, fresh milk, yoghurt,… Dairy products of vinamilk has covered the domestic market from urban areas to rural and remote by business charisma. In addition vinamilk also available in 23 countries around the world. Vinamilk strive to reach the top 50 largest dairy companies in the world with sales of $ 3 billion in 2017. Under competitive pressure, Vinamilk still make the break through in the last 3 years to keep its position as the leading company Vietnam. In private company, Vinamilk constantly in the top 5 now has the largest revenue from 2010 to present. In 2014, Vinamilk continues to 4th in the top 5 largest private company in Vietnam. Vinamilk is a stake in the company doing the most efficient, holding approximately 40% of the milk market share in Vietnam. Nationwide is nearly 300,000 retail outlets milk, the presence vinamilk than 160,000 vinamilk point. Planning for the future is to cover vinamilk 300,000 that was all.Recently, Vinamilk is now Vietnam's first officially joined the Corporate Governance Association of Asia. Over the years, Vinamilk has always been known as a leading enterprise oriented community activities and charitable. Vinamilk has combined with The ministry of education and training established the "Scholarship Fund Vinamilk - Nurturing talent...
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...Союз as может использоваться для обозначения причины чего-либо. Такое употребление особенно характерно в тех ситуациях, когда говорящему или слушателю уже известна эта причина, или когда указываемая причина не играет большой роли в речи. На русский язык as в таком случае обычно переводится как "так как", "поскольку". Например: As he wasn't ready, we went inside the building without him. Поскольку он не был готов, мы зашли в здание без него. Союз as обычно (но не обязательно) употребляется в начале предложения. Предложения с союзом as, как правило, имеют формальный оттенок. В неформальной, разговорной речи, та же мысль может быть выражена при помощи союза so. В этом случае союз so используется во второй части сложного предложения, и на русский язык переводится как "поэтому", "так что". Например: He wasn't ready, so we went inside the building without him. Он не был готов, поэтому мы зашли в здание без него. She wanted to pass her exam, so she decided to study well. Она хотела сдать экзамен, так что она решила хорошо подготовиться. ------------------------------------------------- As и since Союз since, так же, как и союз as, может использоваться для обозначения причины чего-либо. Эти два союза являются взаимозаменяемыми. На русский язык союз since переводится так же, как и союз as. Например: As he wasn't ready, we went inside the building without him. = Since he wasn't ready, we went inside the building without him. Поскольку он не был готов, мы зашли в здание...
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...OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this survey is to determine and compare the preferences of the CFAD students in terms of milk tea brands. Also, this survey aims to discover how many CFAD students drink or even know about the said product. This survey will discover which brand is most popular among CFAD students, and will also distinguish the variation of flavors they look for and how each milk tea brand is different from the other. THESIS STATEMENT: How popular is the drink Milk Tea among College of Fine Arts Students in UST and which brand do they prefer. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROBLEM Milk tea is a drink that is designed for young and adults. According to the researchers, this research will give a lot of information about milk tea’s popularity among CFAD students, brand preference, price differences, product attributes, etc. The information in this research can answer questions and help solve problems about milk tea products and consumers. It can answer the questions; “What is the most popular milk tea brand among CFAD students?”, “Does CFAD students really preferred milk tea products by rather than other drinks?”, or “What milk tea product contains more nutrients?” Businessmen also have benefits in knowing what brand of milk tea is the most popular. They will have the idea of what people like and what brand to sell to the end-user or consumer like CFAD students. CFAD students will become curious due to information they will get from this research. When the...
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...BP 2012 Issue 2/3 The 9/11 Decade Issue Comprehension Answers 1 How does the author illustrate the emergence of 'a generation with a fundamental commonality' (line 3)? Lifted: Suggested Response: transcending borders (½) with [1] He describes how the youth rise above physical boundaries and limitations (½) their unequivocal expression (½) of a to state in unison (½) their desire for connection. yearning/want for connectedness. 2 What is the author showing by using the phrase 'apparently intrinsic' to describe the importance of technology to this generation's youths (lines 11-12)? Lifted: [1] Suggested Response: shows how apparently (½) intrinsic He is implying that the youths consider (½) it has become to the youth technology to be clearly/obviously (½) and inextricably linked to / part of (½) their lives. 3 When the author writes that youths use technology in an 'utterly malleable and instinctive way', (line 16), what is he implying about the perception of older generations towards the use of technology? Use your own words as far as possible. Lifted: Suggested Response: Indeed, the youth today see technology as Play-Doh: something they use in an utterly (½) malleable (½) and instinctive (1) way. [3] By stating that youths today see technology as something which they can utilise in a completely/totally/ absolutely (½) adaptable/tractable (½) and natural/spontaneous (1) way, Older generations start with...
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...1.Ngày nay, trên thế giới, môi trường là vấn đề được quan tâm hàng đầu . Ở các quốc gia tiên tiến , vấn đề giữ gìn vệ sinh môi trường được quan tâm thường xuyên nên việc xả rác và nước thải bừa bãi hầu như không còn nữa . Người dân được giáo dục rất kỹ về ý thức bảo vệ môi trường sống xanh – sạch – đẹp . Đáng buồn thay nước ta có một hiện tượng phổ biến là vứt rác ra đường hoặc những nơi công cộng , không giữ gìn vệ sinh đường phố . Việc làm đã gây ảnh hưởng nghiêm trọng đến môi trường mà cụ thể ở đây là gây ô nhiễm môi trường . Hiện tượng không giữ gìn vệ sinh đường phố có rất nhiều biểu hiện nhưng phổ biến nhất là vứt rác ra đường hoặc nơi công cộng . Ăn xong một que lem hay một chiếc kẹo , người ta vứt que, vứt giấy xuống đất . Uống xong một lon nước ngọt hay một chai nước suối , vứt lon , vứt chai ngay tại chỗ vừa ngồi mặc dù thùng rác để cách đó rất gần . Tuy vậy , họ vẫn thản nhiên , vô tư không có gì áy náy . Thậm chí khi ăn xong một tép kẹo cao su, họ cũng không mang đến thùng rác mà vo tròn rồi trét lên ghế đá và cứ thế bỏ đi chỗ khác . Không chỉ với những nơi công cộng , ở một số khu phố , con đường có đặt bảng khu phố văn hóa nhưng cỏ mọc um tùm tràn lan , rác rưởi ngập đầy khắp lối đi , mùi hôi khó chịu bốc lên suốt ngày . Một biểu hiện phổ biến khác là một số tài xế chở gạch,đá phế thải ở các công trinh xây dựng đem đổ khắp nơi và cả trên dưới phố. Con người ta còn vô ý thức đến mức mang xác súc vật chết như chó, mèo, chuột, gia cầm như gà, vịt ném xuống hồ ,ao...
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...His first novel was Everything is Illuminated (2002) which “received a lot of praise from major publications and well known authors and won The Guardian's First Book Award and The National Jewish Book Award, and it was named Book of the Year by the Los Angeles Times. It was also adapted to a film starring Elijah Wood in 2005” (Gale). His other novels include Tree of Codes (2016), Here I am (2010) and Eating Animals (2009). Along with Everything is Illuminated, two of his other works were turned into films or documentaries; both Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close and Eating...
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...Everything Oktoberfest Ian McKee Devry University Everything Oktoberfest Oktoberfest; a festival held in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a time to experience the German traditions as well as the German cuisine, a time to learn about their history, and also participate in different kinds of activities for all ages. When you think of Oktoberfest your mind might gravitate towards Germany. Little do people know that Oktoberfest in La Crosse is the second largest Oktoberfest festival in the world. Oktoberfest is held from the seventh of September to the fifth of October and is held in scenic downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. This incredible fall festival provides its guests with authentic German foods, bands, beer, as well as traditions that have been shared in the small town since 1961. With a vast variety of activities it has a little something for people of all ages and is definitely something everyone should attend at least once in their lifetime. Oktoberfest is a festival in which I believe everyone needs to attend at least once in his or her lifetime. Most people will not travel over the Atlantic Ocean to attend the real deal Oktoberfest located in Theresienwiese, München, Germany, which has been going on since 1803. The second largest Oktoberfest is held in a panoramic, breathtaking city in the United States. La Crosse, Wisconsin has held their Oktoberfest festival since 1961, and since day one it has been nothing less than a nationwide known event. 1 Oktoberfest Strasse...
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...ANSWER SHEET FOR HM3 Visit the Gap web site at www.gap.com and examine either the virtual style section or the current advertising section. Discuss the types of beliefs and attitudes you think this information would create. What effects might these beliefs and attitudes have on consumers’ behavioral intentions? (Use the Theory of Reasoned Action to guide your thinking and your answer.) This is a review and application question with a web exercise. Fishbein and Ajzen’s Theory of Reasoned Action is a powerful model for analyzing and understanding the factors that influence voluntary, overt behaviors. Students need to understand the basic components of the model and the logic that underlies their interrelationships. Exhibit 6.6 in the text clearly presents the major components of the model and their interrelationships. Students should be able to discuss these "flows of influence." The theory of reasoned action identifies two main influences on behavioral intentions--Aact and SN that is attitudes toward the action and subjective norms. Different promotional strategies, such as those used by The Gap, can try to change consumers’ attitudes and/or their subjective norms. For instance, if the weak BI is due to negative attitudes toward purchasing clothing from The Gap, advertising needs to focus on the specific negative beliefs about the consequences of buying and using the product. Alternatively, The Gap could try to use social influences to...
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...Executive Summary Zuora Inc. is a leader in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) billing and payments area. The company went beyond just SaaS and moving towards subscription method of business. There are three options that Zuora is facing right now: There are 3 options that Zuora is facing right now: • Stay the course; continue with its 6 sales members and 45 employees to focus on the private market. This will being an estimated positive cash flow as well as small growth of 30 – 35% • Expansion towards cloud computing trend: this by doubling their sales team and hiring extra employees from 45 to 60 to 75 new employees. • Grow Big: this by increasing sales to 40 people form 6 originally and then increasing head count to 150 people by end of 2009. This equates to approximately 200% growth year on year. Currently all options seem to be very good for Zuora as Zuora is not in a dire straits as of now. However it would be beneficial for Zuora to move towards the expansion of cloud computing. This is more of the midlevel strategy of all items. They can moderately expand their work force and already successful sales team. By doing such things they can focus on their core market without losing their identity and becoming too far spread apart. Also this will also ensure that they are not put into a major cash flow difficulty and it gives them time to develop and improve their brand. Overall this is a risky but also maintainable plan for...
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...Cloud Computing Due to the relative infancy of cloud computing and lack of knowledge the IT infrastructure has, I have decided to provide some information about the platform. Cloud computing can be looked upon as a “virtual server”( http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means- 031). Lets break it down for a better understanding. I am going to define cloud by breaking it Down in seven sections. Saas Saas is a type of cloud computing. This device would allows an organization to reach many of its customers with a single application.(http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud- computing-really-means-031). Here are a list of advantages. • Responsibility is on the vendor • Cost effectiveness • Total cost of ownership is low • Accessibility • Maintenance upkeep Utility Computing By definition utility computing is when services are provided to a customer on demand. In other words they are charged for a specific usage rather then a flat rate. Some of the concerns of management can be resolved in the utilization of this form of cloud computing. Here is a list of advantages obtained through implementation. • IT usage can be driven measured up or down • Are department has growing computer needs so this would serve beneficial • Reduction of cost and maximizing assets • Projects are a staple in our office division, therefore this utilization would again prove beneficial (http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx...
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