...Meredith Wilson once said, “Ya got trouble, folks, right here in River City. Trouble with a capital ‘T’ and that rhymes with ‘P’ and that stands for pool!”, or the actor that portrayed Harold Hill did. Meredith Wilson composed the Broadway play The Music Man. That play was later adapted into a film in 1962, and into a movie in 2003. The Music Man is a big part of Mason City’s history because the play is based off of the town that we get to call home, Mason City, IA. In this essay, you will read about the film and movie, a little bit about the characters, about the broadway play, and lastly some facts about the person who created all of it, Meredith Wilson. Since the Broadway play and film of The Music Man was such a hit, in 2003 The Music...
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...The Day the Cowboys Quit, is a highly acclaimed novel written by Elmer Kelton. The book is set in 1883 in the rigid Texas panhandle. Kelton explores many different themes within the novel but primarily focuses on the changing dynamic both socially and politically and of the West and the fight of good vs evil. The book focuses on High Hitchcock, who was a cowboy that at the time of the Canadian River Cowboy Strike of 1883. Hitchcock was furious that cowboys were portrayed as arrogant men that rode their horse and shot guns all day. When in reality they were hardworking men "and some had never owned a gun" The main conflict of the book revolves around Big ranchers, new comers, trying to take control over more of the west and taking it from...
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...Module 2 Assignment 1: Exploring U.S. Health Care Expenditures Name: Edward Hamilton 1. Year for which data is presented 2013 Total dollar amount for expenditures $ 2.9 trillion (1 pt) | 2. Explain how national health expenditures vary from governmental spending on health care. (2 pts) National health expenditures (NHE) comprise of all expenditures from all payer sources (individual and institutional) of which governmental spending is just one component of the NHE total. For example, an insured’s copay as well as a hospital’s new cancer center construction costs all count towards the NHE total. Governmental spending is limited to expenditures from the public sector (i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, VA and single disease funds) ( | The Nation’s Health Dollar 2013: Where It Went(Expenditures Table) | Category of expenditure | % allocated to this category (1 pt each) | | Answer the questions below including citations to your sources. (3 pts each) | Program administration and net cost | 3a. 7% | | 3f. What does this category include? “Administrative costs of the health insurance system include (a) spending by public and private health insurers other than actual payments to providers and (b) costs incurred by other system participants, including providers, employers, and...
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...response to the threats which the industry has experienced. In order to mitigate eroding market share: given the growth of beer imports, competition from specialty-craft brewers, a decline in sales of the leading domestic premium brands, and competition from new products and marketing methods, the leading breweries actively acquire successful micro-breweries and add its label to their portfolio of beverages (Aaker, 1996; Arens & Bovee, 1982; Belch & Belch, 2001; Elzinga, 2004). Similarly, the industry leaders utilize extensive advertising strategies to save market share and simultaneously attempt to alter their positioning and public perception (Assmus, Farley & Lehmann, 1984; Baker & Bresnahan, 1985; Grabowski, 1977; Kelton & Kelton, 1982; Nelson, 2005). In order to maintain their market share, the major breweries keep discount famous-name beers while introducing new styles of beer (light, ice, non-alcoholic) as well as employing various packaging innovations (Berger, 1988; Seiler, 2002). On a global scale, a number of European breweries have moved into markets in...
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...The Forces Affecting the System Evangeline Hampton HAS/500 November 5, 2013 Doctor Debra Beazley Abstract The forces, which have affected the development of the health care system in the United States, are economics, technology and legal. The functioning of the health care system in economic development has become an influential issue. Health care is a predominant industry in the United States and is expected to develop further. Health care performance influences the economic growth in several rural communities. The health care system could be an influential organization and supplier of economic development or unimportant segment of the local economic model (Shinberger, 2005). As medical technology evolves, understanding how and when to adopt or invest in it is critically important. Move too early, and the infrastructure needed to support the innovation may not yet be in place; wait too long, and the time to gain competitive advantage may have passed. The economics affects the competition, which exists with the development of technology. The improvement in health care reports economic tasks: capital for the advance change and considering the parties responsible for the cost, and expenses for the product or service it yields. One difficulty is the time-consuming speculation period necessary for different medications or therapies, which needs the food and drug administration approval. Economics, Technology and Legal The health care segment is an essential factor...
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...The Good and bad of Sales Representatives Christopher Kelton BUSN115: Introduction to Business and Technology Professor Jay Egger DeVry University 5 April 2014 The Good and bad of Sales Representatives Introduction The purpose of this paper is telling my experiences with sales representatives. It begins with my most memorably good experience and moves to my most memorably unpleasant experience. I then compare the two to further illustrate the difference in the two. Next we examine in further detail the reasons one made me feel good and one made me feel uncomfortable. Most Memorable Experience My best experience as of late with a sales person was when I went to buy tires at Pep Boys. The sales person made the experience a pleasure. I went in with an idea of the style, type, and purpose I needed the tires to be able to accomplish. When I talked to the sales associate he listened to me and put together options of tires the met and exceeded my requirements, weather they were in the store of from another company. He explained the differences in the tires and how they were quality rated and ranked the according to best suited and price. We discussed the options and he even tried to get a lower price online just to make sure he was not over charging me. It shows that he was looking out for the customer and portraying the company in a good way by insuring loyal customers that feel like they are being taken care of both at the start of the sale and after...
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...ride towards the reservation, armed with only a bow, when he was joined by his fellow soldiers, where, upon his comrades arrival, the enemy advanced towards them, inevitably leaving Walker to be unsuccessful in restraining the enemy's force. Walker continues to narrate that he saw the soldiers shooting at fleeing women and children. In the aftermath of the attack, the “Seventh Cavalry Army had killed and wounded more than 200 Native Americans” (Kelton 117). Walker claims that he saw the bodies of men, women, children, and babies scattered all over the reservation. On the other hand, President Harrison described the event as a program aimed at reducing land ownership by Native Americans. According to President Benjamin Harrison, the attack at Wounded Knee was an effort to protect the lives of the settlers that were located around the area. “Harrison stated that with the complaints of a reduction and delays in supplies which the Sioux were entitled to by the treaty, an attack on the white settlers around the area was imminent” (Kelton 119). Moreover, Harrison states that the warlike nature of the Sioux, strengthened by the excitement derived from the encouragement given by their chiefs and medicine men through the notion of the arrival of an Indian messiah, made the Sioux a dangerous group. The American history is joined by an extensive rundown of wayfarers who initially were found and investigated by the massive landmass. Conclusively, the majority of the adventurers affected...
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...Learning Styles and Personality Types Kelton Simon University of Phoenix 13 May 2011 Dr. Sara Barry Learning Styles and Personality Types I took two learning surveys to find more about myself. Taking the surveys I came to a conclusion that I have three distinctive learning styles. They are: Logical-mathematical, Intrapersonal, and Bodily-Kinesthetic. The three learning styles working together make me a more effective communicator by identifying my strengths and weaknesses. The personality survey revealed that I am an organizer, giver, and a thinker. The three personality types revealed the strong side of my character. My plan is to take what I have learned and re-evaluate my weakness and improve them to make them my strengths. My three different learning styles that help develop effective communications and collaborations. The first style is logical-mathematical. In my profession I’ve learned practical thinking will never fail you. Using what you have learned from regular math, science, and question and answer will help an individual achieve their desired output. Second, Intrapersonal is always a needed style. I can elevate the group with my own ideal and thoughts. Meaning before the group receive together I have mapped the things I would like to discuss. Most people have ideals what to bring to the group, but a need for more suggestions to break the ice and relax all members to project thoughts. Third, I would like to discuss about bodily-kinesthetic...
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...My name is Brandon Page. I am 25 years old. My home town is Bridgeport, Illinois. I’m currently living in Mount Carmel, Illinois. I have a four year old son named Kelton, who means everything to me. I enjoy being a mother. My son drives me to better myself as a person. I’m not ashamed of my past before I had him but I’m not too thrilled about it either. My son has helped me through many hard times and has helped me be the person I am today. I hope one day to have another child. I work full time as a certified nursing assistant at Lawrence Community Health Care Center in Bridgeport. Its hard work but I love the satisfaction of knowing I’m there for someone at their time of need. I am wanting to do more for my residents, and it has guided me to start college. I’m getting a lot of support from friends and family. I plan on going into the nursing program after I’m through with my support classes. I’m wanting to better my life and my families lives by getting a degree. Hard work and dedication, I believe, are the keys to success in college or in any goal someone might have in mind. I just recently got engaged to the love of my life, Dustin Lytis. We’ve been together for a year but we’ve known each other for many years. We plan on getting married in September of 2015. I really didn’t know what love was until he came into my life. In my spare time I enjoy playing 8-ball pool. I’m not the greatest at it but it tends to clear my mind. I also enjoy outside activites such as hiking, 4-wheeler...
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...Hobbes describes realism as all men interacting in anarchy and are equal. They are motivated by competition (scarcity), glory and diffidence. Realism emphasizes on constrains on politics imposed by egoism and the absence of anarchy which require ‘the primacy in all political life of power and security’ (Donnelly, 2009).Realists rely on themselves and do not recognize any authority in anyone and pursue power at all cost at national interest to achieve sovereignty which results them to maximize their military power to ensure survival. This leads to security dilemma (Dunne & Schimdt, 2011). The main difference between classical realism and neo-realism is the determinants of state behaviour. For neo-realists, the balance of power is a main motivation due to human nature According to the 6 principles of Morgenthau’s Politics of Nation, politics is governed by laws created by human nature and revolves around the concept of interest, defined in terms of power. This leads to classical realists being pessimistic. States act in a selfish and competitive manner in a constant state of anarchy seeking power. Neo-realists however think that economic resources and military powers are important to influence other states to achieve hegemonic stability (Dunne & Schimdt, 2011). Realism revolves around 3 core elements; statism, survival and self-help. Statism is the ideology that instils the belief that community are protected and sustained by states. This allows the states to increase their...
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.....................5 About UC Campus Recreation Center…………………………………….............. 5 Scope of Simulation……………………………………………………….............. 6 Data Collection Fitting Distributions for Wait times…………………………………………8 Challenges Faced…………………………………………………………….9 Assumptions………………………………………………………………..10 Fitness Center Model…………………………………………………………….....9 Basic Model………………………………………………………………….9 Updated Model- More Realistic……………………………………………10 Swimming Pool Model……………………………………………………………13 Output Analysis…………………………………………………………………...14 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………...18 References………………………………………………………………………...19 Page | 2 Acknowledgements With sincere gratitude, I would like to express my special thank you to Professor Dr. W. David Kelton. This project would have never been completed without his direction, assistance, and encouragement. I would also like to thank my parents, for their endless support during each and every one of my life’s endeavors. Page | 3 List of Figures Figure 1. Triangular distribution observed in Input Analyzer for Fitness Center Wait times...………………………………………….. 8 Figure 2. Triangular distribution observed in Input Analyzer for Swimming Pool Wait times…………………………………………...8 Figure 3. “Assign” Module to choose second and third work out Dependently…………………………………………………………..11 Figure 4. Fitness Center- Updated Model in Arena...........................................................12 Figure 5. “Hold” Module to wait for empty lane………………………………...13...
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...Embracing DNA, Expanding Horizons: The Panda Turns Fifty Sherine Jayawickrama December 2011 Produced for discussion at the Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector conference on December 8, 2011, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation. Embracing DNA, Expanding Horizons: The Panda Turns Fifty The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was established fifty years ago to save endangered species from extinction. The first WWF office was established in Switzerland in April 1961 and the second was established in the United States in December of that year. Fifty years later, WWF is one of the largest conservation organizations in the world, operating in more than 100 countries and employing more than 5,000 staff. WWF is a global network of 30 self-governed national offices, five WWF associates operating under different names, and dozens of program offices each working under the direction of a national office. Over the years, WWF’s work has expanded beyond species conservation to include habitat preservation and pollution reduction. Acknowledging this expanded scope, the global organization changed its name in 1986 to the World Wide Fund for Nature. However, WWF offices in the United States and Canada retained the original name and, in 2001, the WWF network decided to use the original acronym “WWF” as its one global name. Notwithstanding the different names, WWF’s logo—the iconic panda—is cherished by the entire WWF network. Inspired by a popular panda named Chi Chi at the London zoo...
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...Why it is important that I understand what independent learning is? By: Catia Marques As Social Creatures we have the desire to learn, this desire is cultivated during our early development when we learn, through participation (Berk 2008). In these early stages of learning, cognitive, metacognitive and effective skills are developed. These are vital skills for a student to comprehend independent learning. Knowing and understanding the value of ‘independent learning’ has been considered the core basis for a successful academic journey. In other words, ‘independent learning’ is the foundation for students becoming confident self-regulated life-long learners, Koper and Tattersall (2004). Although, ‘independent learning’ is not a new concept, Broad, (2006) believes that there seems to be a lack of agreement on what it actually means. However, the intention of this paper, therefore is to analyse the meaning of ‘independent learning’ and the important influence it has on a student’s academic performance. This paper will also evaluate the impact of teaching modes on the learner’s education experience. Therefore in order to understand the importance of ‘independent learning’, one must look into its meaning to fully comprehend its value and benefits. Kesten,(1987) defines ‘independent learning’ as the “acquisition of knowledge free of external control by a self-motivated learner that willingly and appropriately identifies and uses resources available to make decisions to meet...
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...Cloud Computing Reginald L. Butler Dr. Jim Marion CIS 109 September 10, 2013 Cloud Computing History and Origns This quarter at Strayer University I took a course called Intro Management Information Systems online. There were many concepts and technologies we studied, but the one I was most fascinated about was Cloud Computing. Cloud technology has become very popular among consumers over the past decade. The tech is used in a wide variety of electronic devices such as PC’s, smart phones, tablets, streaming devices, etc. Even more important is the impact of cloud computing on the business market. They ways in which a company can use the cloud are limitless if they so choose to invest in the technology. Recently, both Sony and Microsoft stated that cloud technology will play a pivotal role with their next generation consoles coming out this fall. With all the talk of cloud computing going on today one has to wonder how did it become so popular? What are the origins of this new found tech and what will cloud computing evolve to in the future? Cloud computing is a technology that the world is just becoming familiar with, but the tech is not new. According to Wallace (2013), cloud computing was once referred to as “on-demand infrastructure” and has been around since the mid 90’s. Latter in 1995, the on-demand infrastructure was known as “Shared Web Hosting” which features included multi-tenant, automated provisioning, and an easy-to-use interface or (UI) as it’s known...
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