...Species Used White Oak (Quercus Alba) Decription: Quercus alba, the White oak, of beech family, native to eastern and central North America and found from Minnesota, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia south as far as northern Florida and Eastern Texas is one of the pre-eminent hard woods. White Oak is not a very tall tree, typically reaching 80-100 feet at maturity. Leaves grow to be 5-8.5 inches long and 2.75-4.5 inches wide and have deep glossy green upper surface. Bark is varying to dark grey and to white and wood color is light brown with paler sap wood, strong tough, heavy, fine grained and durable. Winter buds are reddish brown, obtuse, one-eighth of an inch long (Sabourin, A. 2005). Importance: Cultivation: Quercus alba is used as an...
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...Issues in Ecology Number 4, Fall 1999 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning: Maintaining Natural Life Support Processes Issues in Ecology Number 4 Fall 1999 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning: Maintaining Natural Life Support Processes by Shahid Naeem, Chair, F.S. Chapin III, Robert Costanza, Paul R. Ehrlich, Frank B. Golley, David U. Hooper, J.H. Lawton, Robert V. ONeill, Harold A. Mooney, Osvaldo E. Sala, Amy J. Symstad, and David Tilman Critical processes at the ecosystem level influence plant productivity, soil fertility, water quality, atmospheric chemistry, and many other local and global environmental conditions that ultimately affect human welfare. These ecosystem processes are controlled by both the diversity and identity of the plant, animal, and microbial species living within a community. Human modifications to the living community in an ecosystem as well as to the collective biodiversity of the earth can therefore alter ecological functions and life support services that are vital to the well-being of human societies. Substantial changes have already occurred, especially local and global losses of biodiversity. The primary cause has been widespread human transformation of once highly diverse natural ecosystems into relatively species-poor managed ecosystems. Recent studies suggest that such reductions in biodiversity can alter both the magnitude and the stability of ecosystem processes, especially when biodiversity is reduced to the...
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...them by importance and urgency.) The current issue that Alliant Energy is facing is maintaining diversity within supplies and employees. 4. What is the primary problem for the company/organization in this case? The main problem that Alliant Energy is facing is that their employees are confused about diversity 5. Why have the problem (s) you cite emerged? Identify the causal chain (the events or circumstances that caused the problem-Some will be Internal Weaknesses, others EXTERNAL Threats). Questions regarding diversity have emerged when a company-wide survey concluded that its employees are confused about diversity and its benefits. One of the main circumstances that may have caused this problem is location. It is located in the Midwest where minority groups are less common, and companies are dominantly owned by males. 6. What are the characteristics of the industry that the company is in and how is the industry changing over time? Alliant Energy serves about 1 million customers in the Midwest (specifically to Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin). It is a mid-sized company, generating revenue of about $3.3 billion. Since this company purchases natural gas, a commodity, the industry changes frequently. Usually, the cost of a commodity change with economy. 7. What is the firm's strategy for differentiation, enabling them to compete within the context of their industry? Alliant Energy’s goal and strategy for differentiation is to create diversity within...
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...Racial Diversity in Jury Selection Barbara Sigler Unit 3 American Intercontinental University Abstract The selection process of juries was designed to select citizens that were equal peers of the person involved in the trial. However, many disparities exist and the selection process at times seems to be disproportionate relating to race or ethnicity. Reform of the legislature would benefit those that are not being properly served. It is the right of every citizen in this nation to have his or her case decided by a fair and impartial jury. The selection of the jury panel is one of great importance and one that can have a great effect on the outcome of the case. Therefore, it is obvious that the attorneys have a great interest in manipulating the jury selection to include who they may feel would return a favorable verdict for their client. Attorneys generally favor potential jurors that share certain characteristics to include race or gender with their client. The attorneys feel that there is increased empathy when these similarities exist, possibly resulting in a favorable verdict (Frank, 2011). According to a case study of two separate counties, it is obvious that demographics did not play a role in the jury selection process. County A had a population of approximately sixteen thousand with one fourth of the population being African American. Yet only ten to fifteen percent was black. In addition, in the past years not one single black has...
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...various political philosophies and legal systems have a pervasive effect on the societies in which they are practiced, and therefore understanding the law is integral to understanding the world. As important as understanding and learning about the world around me is applying the knowledge acquired to help others. One value instilled in my childhood was the importance of giving back to the community. Growing up in Minnesota, I attended a summer program at a park near my home and eventually volunteered and worked with this same program, which helped to provide a safe environment for children in the area to play and develop their creativity through arts, crafts, reading, field trips, and other activities. Additionally, upon developing a degree of proficiency in Spanish and French, I have used my abilities to assist others by tutoring throughout high school and college. Seeing the impact of such activities has only further reinforced my awareness of the need to use one’s abilities to the betterment of others, which I intend to do through the pursuit of a legal education. Diversity is vitally important to academia because diversity brings a wide range of perspectives to the classroom. A diverse educational community encourages students to search for new ways to solve problems as well as to have the courage to express those solutions. But this only works if the community is actively diverse. It is not...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Introduction ------------------------------------------------- The video game industry is powerful and incredibly profitable. Its $18 billion in annual sales, large workforce, and even larger consumer base makes it a lobby one would not want to attempt to regulate unduly. Yet, violence in America, especially among young people, is a known problem. Some research indicates that video games are a part of that problem. Indeed, playing video games may be linked to antisocial behavior and permissiveness about violent behavior. For this paper I highlight the importance of that issue - that violence and video gaming may be linked, and censoring gaming to reduce that link is politically problematic - but turn to a lesser know issue. Educational gaming, a form of gaming assumed to be without controversial content, can also be the subject of public censorship. ------------------------------------------------- Video Game Industry ------------------------------------------------- With over $18 billion in total sales and a workforce of more than 213,000 the video game industry has grown from a somewhat small portion of American entertainment to an industry that influences the leisure and livelihood of many people (O’Holleran, 2010). There is power in having that standing, an any attempt to curtail that...
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...1540-4056 online DOI: 10.1080/10538720903332578 Advocacy Coalitions and Punctuated Equilibrium in the Same-Sex Marriage Debate: Learning from Pro-LGBT Policy Changes in Minneapolis and Minnesota LAKE DZIENGEL St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota Policy change to actualize same-sex marriage requires planning and practices that can be most effective to advance marriage equality. This case study examines how building and maintaining strong coalitions aided in attainment and preservation of civil rights and protections for same-sex couples in Minnesota. As a historical policy analysis, it dissects collaborative strategies and events that led to a municipal domestic partner ordinance and state civil rights protections for sexual minorities in Minnesota during 1983–1995. Viewed through the lens of Advocacy Coalition Framework and Punctuated Equilibrium theory, findings support and highlight the importance of strategic planning of developing capable leaders, building strong coalitions, and capitalizing on events to garner public support and advance public policy toward civil rights protections and legal recognition for same-sex couples. KEYWORDS advocacy coalitions, punctuated equilibrium, policy, lesbian, gay, domestic partner benefits INTRODUCTION The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a large urban community, passed a Domestic Partner Ordinance in 1991 as the result of intensive lobby efforts by community organizers and private citizens and liaison building with the...
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...A Proposal for the Standardization of Corporate Responsibility In Response to the Presidential Commission from the desk of the President - Barak Obama CR 503 – Business and Society I. Presidential Commission President Obama, heading a special commission, has requested a draft for a National Code of Corporate Responsibility. Once completed, the Code will be widely disseminated as a national blueprint for proper business conduct. It is, therefore, imperative that the new code contain the necessary business, social and ethical policies that will lift the American corporate community out of its disreputable position and accelerate its return to global superiority -- as both economically productive and socially/morally unassailable. There are two aspects to the Corporate Responsibility Code which the President wants addressed. First, what conduct or practice rules, principles or policies should be in place for corporations, and how they function as business entities, interacting with other institutions and with individual members of the public? Secondly, what conduct or practice rules, principles or policies should be in place for individual business managers, and how they function and relate to their subordinates, their stockholders, and members of the public? Your assignment is to draft the two parts of this Code. Congress will only approve the new Corporate Responsibility Code that is proposed if it addresses key issues for both corporate conduct...
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...It’s easier to stick together: International students in US colleges and their lack of adaptation to the American culture. INTRODUCTION The number of international students enrolling in Americans colleges is greatly increasing every year. According to the IIE (Institute of International Education), 819,644 students were enrolled in the USA in 2012/2013 and their number increases by about seven percent every year. Chinese, Indians and South Koreans constitute the majority of them but nonetheless over 100 different countries are represented within the international student population. This study will follow a phenomenon that can be seen at Minnesota State University Mankato within this population. The phenomenon involves international students interacting little or even not at all with American students and creating a barrier between the two populations. International students lack of awareness towards activities that Americans tend to practice and do not wish to get involved with them and vice versa. I then will be observing International students in public spaces to try to understand where this phenomenon comes from and why it is so drastic. As a participant observer, I will use my own bias to explain how it feels to be in the skin of an International student and try to convey why they separate themselves so much. In my study I wish to introduce a concept that wasn’t visited a lot in communication studies, the concept of international students that tend to “stick together”...
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...Abstract Students with disabilities are a very diverse group of individuals. This paper studies and looks at ways to improve the collaboration between teacher and family of the child with disabilities and the engagement of said family and student within the school and community. Teachers and parents share a common goal: helping the child to succeed in school. Research establishes a strong correlation between parent involvement and a child’s academic success. To help ensure the success of partnerships between schools and parents, teachers and other school personnel should: recognize that all families are different, understand that the emotions exhibited by the parents of children with disabilities regarding their children are complex and varied, and acknowledge that the parents of children with disabilities have additional roles and stressors. All students and parents should feel welcome in the school and should feel respected. Schools should think of parents as equal partners to ensure that students are successful in school. Lastly, because parents’ demands are high, we should value parents’ participation of at any level. Keywords: engagement, student with disabilities, partners, successful Introduction “You take your students and I will take my students.” Too long there has been delineation between general education students and students with a disability. Special education teachers have been the primary communicator with the parents and family...
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...statement of intent narrative user/client description major project elements site information project emphasis plan for proceeding previous studio experience theoretical premise research case studies climate data historical context project goals site analysis an ecological solution personal identification reference list 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - 12 13 14 15 16 - 34 35 - 58 59 - 65 66 - 71 72 73 - 88 89 - 108 109 110 - 111 abstract Waterways are a vital and productive resource to our environment. Rivers provide a variety of amenities and services to communities across the world such as drinking water, food, travel, recreation, wildlife habitat, connection to place, aesthetic appeal, economic development, etc. This thesis project examines the importance of the Mississippi River to its urban community and how riverfront design can function as a unifying element for the city center and its ecosystem. Over half of the world’s future population will be living in urban environments by 2030, which will dramatically increase the stress on a vulnerable network of water systems. A restoration of a river can bring awareness to people while improving physical and ecological corridor connections (Bernhardt & Palmer, 2007). Keywords: Mississippi, river, community, ecosystem, restoration, urban, connection 5 problem statement How can riverfront design be used to unify...
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...they had originally planned for, then some of the company’s values have been lost. Every individual comes from different backgrounds which results in differing values, therefore when a company established their values they can do so by identifying with the majority of the employees. George Dayton founded Dayton Fry Goods Company in 1902, which would eventually turn into the Target stores that we know today. When opening Dayton Dry Goods Company George Dayton had used his own personal values to shape the character of the business. After opening, Dayton Dry Goods was known for their fair business operations, quality of merchandise as well as their giving spirit (Target Brands, Inc. 2012). The first Target store was founded in Rosedale, Minnesota in 1962. Even in the beginning Target has been more than dedicated to offering the best products for their value as well as a great shopping experience. Target operates their stores with the same values in which their founder George Dayton did. Confirming their slogan Expect More, Pay Less (Target Brands, Inc. 2012). Each person’s values within a company are an important part of a business’s culture as it helps the business to build their company and success. The values are what influences behavior as well as acts as a guide for their work so...
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...excellence in employee and patient satisfaction. The case describes how this complex service organization fosters a culture that exceeds customer expectations and earns deep loyalty from both customers and employees. The role of HR is analyzed to explain how strategic HRM enables the organization to achieve its strategic business objectives. INTRODUCTION Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group practice in the world. Doctors of every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy that "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers and 46,000 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minnesota, Jacksonville, Florida, and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona. For many decades, Mayo Clinic has been ranked as one of the top medical institutions in the world. Over the past few years, the entire health care industry has been experiencing immense challenges. Mayo is not immune to these challenges and faces the risk of losing critical components of its culture and overall tradition of excellence that have been at the core of its success. Given the current and historic success of Mayo, what does Mayo need to do from a human resource (HR) perspective to maintain this standard of excellence? Journal of...
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...Who are the Maori Considered the indigenous culture of New Zealand have existed in New Zealand for 600 years Successful hunters, farmers, & warriors Refer to their homeland as “The Land of the Long White Cloud” Make up 15% of New Zealand’s modern population Current growing interest in this culture because of “Maori Ink” Moko is a tattoo that represents the person’s identification as well as their rank, genealogy, tribal history, and eligibility. Those worthy of a moko would go through the process when they hit puberty. A mark of beauty or ferocity; used by warriors to attract tribal women. If you’re not Maori then its just a tattoo, and wearing it “just for fun” is often considered offensive. Men were allowed to have a full facial moko. Those of higher rank (chiefs and warriors) were usually the only ones who could afford it, but were also the only ones who held positions worthy of getting one. Women traditionally only were allowed to be tattooed on their lips, around the chin, and sometimes the nostrils. The "epitome of Maori female beauty" was seen as a woman with full blue lips. Those who went without tattoos were seen as persons of “no social status.” Woman’s chin Moko: Ready to marry and bear children Now has speaking rights within extended family or tribe Full leg:Demonstrates movement Arm:Messages related to occupation Warriors and chiefs wore it for battles as a form of intimidation for their enemies...
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...Code of Ethics Paper Learning Team C: Cynthia Anderson, Heaven Bagley, Lewie Hodge, Rachel Cluff, and Yvette Allen HCS/335 Due: 09/26/2011 Mayo Clinic’s work is well known for many specialties, ranked in the top ten for most of them, the biggest thing that this not – for – profit organization is concerned with is, the care and satisfaction of the patients they serve. Patients from all fifty states travel to the Mayo facilities for treatment because they hold their employee and facility standards to high ethical and moral standards. The motto of the patient comes first plays a big part in way the Mayo facilities operates on a daily basis. As we take a look at some of the facts about the Mayo Clinic, we will see the reason for their success. Mayo Clinic’s Mission is, “To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being, by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research.” They value Patients above all else and thrive to maintain the values of the original founders of Mayo. They pride themselves on respect, compassion, integrity, healing, teamwork, excellence, innovation, and stewardship. From the latest, Best Hospital rankings, four thousand eight hundred and twenty-five hospitals were looked at and only one hundred and forty were chosen Mayo clinic was one of those clinics chosen. Out of sixteen specialties ranked within each facility, eight of Mayo’s...
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