...Generic Rules All artefacts belong to the meta and not to their current holders or the ones that cleared it. Therefore any of the artefacts might be moved at any time during the server if the meta leadership orders it. In most situations artifact movement will be performed based on the rules mentioned below for each specific artefact. Keep in mind these are general guidelines and in the end it is the metas’ duty to decide in case of disputes or urgent needs. Most of the artefacts will be given to accounts that can use them best in most situations, and always for the benefit of the alliance. Artefact holders must always use the artefacts for the benefit of the meta, whenever possible. Priority to the usage of artefacts will be given to people owning large accounts, having exceptionally high production, ability to spend gold and are very active. This is very important in order to make sure that the maximum amount of accounts among the meta will get to reap the benefits. Priority to the usage of artefacts will be given to people that are always willing to help others, participate in alliance operations both offensively and defensively and generally contribute to the team effort. Please understand that not everyone can have the artefacts whenever they need them. The artefacts are limited and there must be an order in which people receive them. Communicating to the artefact managers early what artefacts you need and when, will increase the chances you will get them...
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...important battles, meant to empower the troops, and inspire them before heading into combat. These speeches may have called upon the courage of the troops, the common cause which they were fighting for, or their previous accomplishments to inspire them to fight for their goals. More often than not, these speeches would be similar to each other, if not in content, then in the fact that they were meant to inspire the various armies. Two famous speeches, are that of Catiline in 62B.C.E., and that of Eisenhower, prior to the Normandy Invasion in 1944. Despite differing in many qualities, including very much the content of the speeches, both drew on common ideas which all armies hold true. While both Catiline’s “To His Army Before His Defeat in Battle” and Eisenhower’s “Message to Invasion Troops” appealed to his troops by using a central message of victory, showing the purposely battle, and using a tone which praised the men partaking, Catiline’s speech was more persuasive in many ways Both Catiline and Eisenhower preach victory to their troops in a...
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...Through out history the world has seen some generations that have made an impact more than all of its predecessors. The decade from 1960 to 1970 was definitely one of those eras. The people didn't follow the teachings of its elders, but rejected them for an alternative culture, which was their very own (MacFarlane124). Made up of the younger population of the time this new culture was such a radical society that they were given their own name, which is still used today. They came to be called the Hippies. The Hippie movement started in San Francisco, California and spread across the United States, through Canada, and into parts of Europe (Hippie). But it had its greatest influence in America. During the 1960's a radical group called the Hippies shocked America with their alternative lifestyle and radical beliefs. Hippies came from many different places and had many different backgrounds. All Hippies were young, from the ages of 15 to 25 (Hippie). They left their families and did it for many different reasons. Some rejected their parents' ideas, some just wanted to get away, and others simply were outcasts, who could only fit in with the Hippie population. Fewer than twenty-five became a magical age. Young people all over the world were united by this bond (MacFarlane, 71). This bond was of Non-conformity and it was the Creed of the Young (MacFarlane, 75). Most Hippies came from wealthy middle class families. Some people said that they were spoiled and wasting their lives...
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...the British advantage because the wirelss became less likely to be intercepted during German air-raids. The popular phrase “Is Your Journey Really Necessary?” encouraged people through posters to remain in their own cities in order to allow trains and planes to be used for transportation of soldiers and supplies. Salvation of small item materials such as paper, metal, and even bones was advertised in order for them to be used to build planes, guns, tanks, ships, ammunition and glue. In 1940, a British comedian by the stage name Lord Haw Haw created a satirical video impersonating an oblivious and pompous Adolf Hitler. In the video, he addresses Nazi defeats and uses ludicrous excuses for their happenings, such as backing away from battle because the general, Hermann Goering, heard the jingle of his illustrious medals and mistook the noise for a peace chime. This video, though quite humorous, addresses fundamental issues of the era such as the success of tanks compared to airplane in warfare and the quality of each. Lord Haw Haw plays Hitler as an unrealistic ignoramus, but the British public were not educated on the behavior of Nazis, and this gave them an impression of Hitler as person, even if it was not necessarily entirely accurate. By giving citizens of Great Britain the theory that Hitler poked fun at his enemies in order to rally his troops instead of plotting to defeat them and still believed himself to be superior to all other people, Brits were introduced to a newfound...
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...Alexander The Great Alexander the Great is arguably the most famous King that has ever lived. Alexander’s historical perception is without a doubt not entirely accurate, but in the facts of his Kingdom, and in reading the few historically relevant sources, we can interpret something about the life of this man. Through the writings of Plutarch, Arrian, Curtius Rufus, and Pliny, I see Alexander the Great as a justly motivated, intelligent military hero. We will never truly know how Alexander would have turned out as a ruler due to his early death, but in his fifteen years as king he motivated people from different cultures and different countries to come together and execute, under his rule, the most impressive military conquests the world has ever seen. Many modern historians, including those in the ETEP module, have differing views of Alexander the Great. Some claim that he was a deranged, bloodthirsty general who only sought personal triumph, while others thought that he was a military hero who sought unity among all men. W.W. Tarn was a proponent of the latter statement, who wrote about Alexander’s lasting impact of blending culture in the East. Tarn notices that there are many conflicting sources with regards to Alexander’s triumph, and focus’s more on the positive impact that Alexander left on the Eastern world. I agree with Tarn in that Alexander’s conquers led to cultures coming together and advancing at a rate that otherwise would have been unattainable....
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...Taylor maneuvered his Soldiers squarely into the center of the swamp, and his plan was to directly attack Seminoles. The Soldiers sent forward first were the 132 Missouri Volunteers using European line formations. As soon as they moved within range, the Seminole using guerilla tactics opened with heavy fire. The Volunteers’ ranks were broken, and the commander Colonel Richard Gentry was fatally wounded and unable to rally them. The Seminoles then mounted a counterattack on the remaining soldiers. In the deadly assault some of the Soldiers were scalped. Colonel Gentry had suggested to Colonel Taylor during mission planning to use an encirclement strategy which he rejected, accusing Colonel Gentry of being afraid of a direct confrontation. This could have motivated Colonel Gentry to keep charging the Seminole positions despite the plan had the militia breaking contact at the first sign of enemy fire and reforming behind the regular army lines. This resulted in additional casualties because of the continued charge, when the Missouri Volunteers finally retreated to the rally point, they were too defeated and disorganized to reform as planned. Colonel Taylor followed the volunteers with a rank of...
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...whole again in 1956. In 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower supported Deim and the South Vietnam, giving training and equipment from the U.S. military and police forces gave South Vietnam the ability to crack down on the North supporters in the south, who were ultimately called Viet Cong or Vietnamese Communists. 1959 marked the start of engagement of the North fighting back against the South with attacks on their government officials and others, escalating the fighting to the South Vietnamese Army forces in 1959. The U.S. continued it's efforts in supporting the South and President John F. Kennedy increased United States aid in 1960, but still refrained from committing to a military intervention. But by 1962, the U.S. had about 9,000 troops as a military presence in South...
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...Section Two: Leadership Styles (Between 300 – 400 words) (E.R. 3.2) b. Compare and contrast two different leadership styles - Bring out the differences in the attributes and skills that are required for each leadership style - Elaborate on any four differences - Explain their significance for effective leadership in organizations Transactional Leadership These exchanges involve four dimensions: |[pic] |Contingent Rewards: Transactional leaders link the goal to rewards, clarify expectations, provide necessary resources, set mutually agreed | | |upon goals, and provide various kinds of rewards for successful performance. They set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, | | |and timely) goals for their subordinates. | |[pic] |Active Management by Exception: Transactional leaders actively monitor the work of their subordinates, watch for deviations from rules and | | |standards and taking corrective action to prevent mistakes. | |[pic] |Passive Management by Exception: Transactional leaders intervene only when standards are not met or when the performance is not as per the | | |expectations. They may even use punishment as a response to unacceptable performance. | |[pic] |Laissez-faire: The...
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...Lines such as “They are coming into our midst To cut the throats of your sons and consorts”₁ and “To arms citizens”₂ were used to encourage participation of the people of France. Often, songs like these use slander against their enemies, to not only change the opinion of the people, but to provide a sense of superiority over them. It can be assumed at the author believed the monarchs and the “traitors” were of “impure blood”, not true people of France. The author tried to encourage overthrowing the corrupt and evil traitors and conspiratorial kings. He wants the people to escape the “vile chains” the King has put on them, and has no intention “To return to the old slavery”. Looking further down the song, the line “Frenchmen, for us, ah! What outrage” can be seen, and is interpreted as almost scoffing at the...
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...BASIC SPECIALIZATION 1. HISTORY OF SCOUTING Lord Baden Powell tested his theories in an Experimental Camp for Boys at Brownsea Island, England on July 29 to August 8, 1907. Lord BP Robert Smith Baden Powell started Scouting for Boys in England in 1908. Lord BP married Lady Olave who became World Chief Guide. 1909. Some girls joined the Boys’ Rally at Crystal Place. Girls who wanted to join became Girls Guides under BP’s sister Agnes Baden Powell on May 1910. They met Juliette Gordon Low who organized the USA Girl Scouts in 1912. 1918 GSUSA ROSE Troop in Davao was organized by Mrs. Gertrude Angur, wife of an American missionary in the Philippines. 1939 Josefa Llanes Escoda took training and observation tours in the USA and came home and conducted meetings and trainings. On May 26, 1940, Josefa Llanes escoda and supporters had the GSP character under Commonwealth Act No. 542 signed into law by President Manuel Luis Quezon. 1941 – 1944 GS activities were suspended during World War II because of underground help to Filipino patriots, Mrs. Escoda was imprisoned and died under the enemy hands at Fort Santiago. After the war in 1945 Elvira Llanes put back GSP on its feet. GSP organization changes came with Presidential Decree 720 and Executive Order 682 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and President Corazon C. Aquino. In August 1948, GSP became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). The Program of activities started with the GSUSA...
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...with the addition of a fist means to freeze, right hand pointing down and index finger circling is rally point; meaning if you are separated by engagement from the platoon, go back to the last rally point, line formation-is indicated by the left hand to side moving forward and back, fingers down. Placing your arms out at 45 degrees is wedge formation- indicates for the troops behind to march in that formation, also known as the “order of patrol”. When on patrol walking and you need to see the Platoon Sergeant you touch your collar. If the Lieutenant is needed--- touch your hand to your face vertically on the...
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...review them. * Rallying point: Your marketing plan gives your troops something to rally behind. You want them to feel confident that the captain of the vessel has the charts in order, knows how to run the ship, and has a port of destination in mind. Companies often undervalue the impact of a "marketing plan" on their own people, who want to feel part of a team engaged in an exciting and complicated joint endeavor. If you want your employees to feel committed to your company, it's important to share with them your vision of where the company is headed in the years to come. People don't always understand financial projections, but they can get excited about a well-written and well-thought-out marketing plan. You should consider releasing your marketing plan--perhaps in an abridged version--companywide. Do it with some fanfare and generate some excitement for the adventures to come. Your workers will appreciate being involved. * Chart to success: We all know that plans are imperfect things. How can you possibly know what's going to happen 12 months or five years from now? Isn't putting together a marketing plan an exercise in futility . . . a waste of time better spent meeting with customers or fine-tuning production? Yes, possibly but only in the narrowest sense. If you don't plan, you're doomed, and an inaccurate plan is far better than no plan at all. To stay with our sea captain analogy, it's better to be 5 or even 10 degrees off your destination port than to have no destination...
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...Time is money – understanding US business culture The US, the world’s third largest country both in size and population, is a multicultural mosaic of 300 million people of mixed race and heritage. Yet, despite this ethnic and cultural diversity the US still exhibits a distinct business culture. If you are planning business ventures in the US, a basic understanding of this business culture is essential to your success. Here are some insights that help you avoid common mistakes. Basic concepts An important aspect of US culture is the American Dream: the widespread belief that every individual can succeed and prosper financially by working hard. This idea contributes to a strong work ethic. In addition to a strong work ethic American business culture is also characterized by a heavy emphasis on individual initiative and achievement. Personal competence, professionalism and accountability for individual performance are highly valued Another striking character trait of US business culture is its well-known informality. Thus, titles are seldom used in business environments and most US business partners will offer to use first names almost immediately. Although this casual style can be misleading for people from other cultures. Communication style In their business communication Americans use a very direct style. The primary purpose of communication is to exchange information, facts, and opinions. Typical phrases are “let’s get to the point” and “what’s the bottom line”. If silent...
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...Throughout the 20th century, coal miners attempted to overthrow the system laid out by the coal companies and partake in a number of strikes. By 1920, most of West Virginia’s coal miners had become members of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), while most of the southern coalfields still remained non-unionized and under the stronghold of the coal operators. In response to many of the miners organizing efforts, coal operators would use every mean possible to prohibit the forming of a union. The primary method was to simply fire the union sympathizers, blacklist them, and then evict them from their homes. A coal company lawyer referred to coal miners as the companies servant saying, “It is like a servant lives at your house. If the servant leaves your employment, if you discharge him, you ask him to get out of the servants’ quarters.” Because of this cruel and spiteful method of prohibiting unionization, UMWA set up tent colonies to house the homeless miners and their families. On May 19, 1920, 12 Baldwin-Felts agents arrived in Matewan, including Lee Felts who met up with...
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...having made a series of poor decisions. Elop conveys it this way: How did we get to this point? Why did we fall behind when the world around us evolved? This is what I have been trying to understand. I believe at least some of it has been due to our attitude inside Nokia. We poured gasoline on our own burning platform. I believe we have lacked accountability and leadership to align and direct the company through these disruptive times. We had a series of misses. We haven’t been delivering innovation fast enough. We’re not collaborating internally. Nokia, our platform is burning. The candor and brutal honesty in which Elop delivers his message is the reason his memo has twitter, facebook, and the blogging community abuzz. As he rallies his troops to “changed behavior” his message is one that should not be lost on the rest of us. More often than not – in our businesses, our careers, our relationships, and in our very lives – we stand atop our own “burning platforms”, resisting or ignoring the clear signs that we are in danger and that a radical change in behavior is needed to survive or to lead a life worth living. Business leaders should be vigilant in asking themselves, their employees and their customers where they are at risk. * Are we losing talent? Are we unable to attract the best? Is our culture standing in our way? Are our policies and programs outdated? * Are we so committed to being right about our products and product offerings that we are spending time...
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