...Temasek's troubled $3.8 billion purchase of Shin Corp. from former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. But as one of my mentors instructed me, if you do not make mistakes, you are not trying and will never succeed. Both Japan and South Korea have just announced that they too are considering "Temasek-like entities." Expect even more countries to discover that the road to the future runs through Singapore. Temasek's Chief Executive Ho Ching has been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. She is among 29 women in the list which includes US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo. This is the first time Ms Ho Ching has made it to the list of Time's Most Influential. In the past, she had been named as one of Fortune's and Forbes's most powerful business women in Asia. TIME said it recognises these 100 people as those "whose power, talent and moral example is transforming the world". Among this year's highlights - Chinese President Hu Jintao is on the list for the first time...
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...would start reading excerpts out of an old story book. While she was reading I would read along in my mind until I could only hear a faint whisper of her voice following silence as I drifted into a light sleep. Afterwards, I would hear the lamp switch make a clicking sound and the door creak as it came to a shut. Laying there in silence for a few minutes I would roll over, turn the lamp on, pick the old story book back up and read page after page until my hearts content. It was in those moments I first discovered my love for reading. When I was eight years old a lady that I call Mrs.Shannon had bought me my first library card at the Hempstead County library. Having a library card was just like owning a piece of gold in my eyes. Almost every time the library was open Mrs.Shannon would take me to check out books. I can remember walking through the big tall book shelves filled with...
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...Context Prompt: Our relationships with others help us to define who we are. Our identity is what we perceive ourselves to be as well as how others view us. One’s identity is therefore an essential element in defining themselves. For that reason, it is especially important that we are comfortable with our identity. As individuals, people have unique characteristics and personalities as well as belonging to groups that influence such factors as their lives go on. Although great emphasis is put on creating ones identity alone, a number of factors such as ones appearance, society, environment, religion and race can shape our identities thus help us to define who we are. It is also believed that our genetic makeup has a large role in determining who we are. Our identity can be considerably shaped by our appearance. Physical appearance is the first, and often most important, and most lasting impression others get of us. Society will create different assumptions about others based on simple factors such as ones fashion and ones physical qualities. As a result, many will adjust their identities to be accepted by society. For example, people tailoring their personal appearance to fit what they want others to see them as. An individual who dresses very formally is likely to want others to view them as high class or wealthy. Although, factors such as height and skin colour cannot be so easily altered and depends on ones genetics. The effects of appearance on our identity can be...
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...Leadership Basics Defined Morris E. Shepherd Jr. Columbia Southern University Introduction Leadership is defined by the Military as: The process of influencing others to accomplish the mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. Many of the most influential people in history have served time within their countries military and have gone on to become influential leaders of their country, such as: Napoleon Bonaparte, George Washington, and Alexander the Great. By taking an example of how the military has produced countless leaders many companies can use this example to help create both a positive and productive working environment. Today many of the larger fortune 500 corporations require their executive staff members to read the book The Art of War by the Author Sun Tzu. Although this book is primarily a strategic military manual it clearly amalgamates military strategy and leadership principles in order to successfully win a war or in modern times to be a financial success. Key factors that can determine a successful leadership environment Organization is a key element in being successful. When ideas are properly thought out and planned things will always flow smoothly. While it may or may not seem plausible, organization is a very important factor in being successful. For example, whenever an important project is due whether it is for school or work, the first thing that a person would...
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...Book Review Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders Liberty University CHHI520- Church History Robert Olsen Edward L. Smither's book entitled Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leader's was a very eye-opening and very interesting read. The book itself is not just about Augustine himself as a mentor, but it's really somewhat of a user guide on some of the finer points that any leader/mentor (especially in Ministry) can use on their journey in Ministry; it's written almost like a "how to" manual. As far as how the book is written, there's ground work on mentoring in general that's laid and it mixes in some "insights" on Augustine that will be further mentioned as the book progresses. As a matter of fact, it's not until the third chapter where the story really begins on the background and history of Augustine's life and ministry. Through the first chapter, Mr. Smither really goes over the eight main characteristics of mentoring that many spiritual leaders in years past have used (Smither, 13). Those eight are the group, the mentor as disciple, selection, the mentor-disciple relationship, sound teaching, modeling and involving in ministry, releasing to ministry and resourcing leaders. From there they look at several different people who used a very similar style from those who are more "known" (such as Paul and Jesus), to those who aren't like Bishop Basil and the clergy that had he...
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...people call him a villain, some people call him a hero? So, was Carnegie really a business hero in American history? Andrew Carnegie was born in a very poor family from Scotland. His first job was at the age of thirteen; he was working as a bobbin boy in a cotton mill. It was his second job in which he was able to learn many important structures of business. Working most of the day, he never had time to go to school like other kids. Therefore, he went to the library to study whenever he has time. He later was hired by Thomas A.Scott to work as a private secretary and a personal telegrapher. When the Civil War came, he was the right hand man of Scott, who was the supervisor of military transportation for the North back then. Working as Scott’s right hand man, Carnegie was able to gain experience in the railroad industry. After the Civil War, Carnegie took Scott’s former position as superintendent of the western division to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Andrew Carnegie formed his wealth by the production of iron and steel, and some of which was used in the making of railroads. At the time, railroads were the most demanded means of transportation. People travel to many places using the railroads. Carnegie saw this opportunity coming, and he saw that it would be good to mass produce...
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...Future Trends Charmaine Saint Surin OI/466 June 6, 2016 Fred Greifenstein Future Trends According to Webster.com dictionary, a trend is usually known as something undergoing change or is developing into something or going into a general or specific direction. Innovation is about timing, but there is not a theory behind it. It includes processes and new ideas and then they are converted into new useful products. It creates value for customers who pay for it. Disruptive Innovation is an all-out risk taker, creating new markets with more practical approaches towards buyer's purchasing power. What we know is that innovation does not have an end, it's the fact that what we want and what we need continues to change. Innovation is not the goal but everything we do to get to that point. I think collaboration within innovation is an revolving trend. This is the concept of an open source. With the internet age, there are so many people connected worldwide, so there is the fact of collaboration. It creates alternatives for companies who which are smaller to have the ability to remain small and agile. If that is the choice, it also allows those less ended businesses to be a part of the larger agenda in innovation. Innovation is a connected function of communities. It seems like we are all trying to come up with new solutions that capture the technologies we encompass and maybe even working with alternatives reworking those technologies. An example of this is universities...
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...Questions for Bio 1. Where are you from and where were you born? 2. Did you go to college, If so what did you study? 3. What is your name? 4. Any tough experiences growing up? 5. Who were your musical influences as a kid? 6. How did you get started with music? 7. What was the 1st band or group you were in? 8. How were you able to achieve success within the music industry? 9. How is your music different compared to other artists? 10. Did you have an unusual job while growing up? 11. Did you have any life changing events that happened to you as you were growing up and that made you get focused more on music? 12. What awards or achievements have you won and accomplished? 13. Where have you toured to do shows? (States and Countries) 14. What awards shows have you been in? 15. Any hobbies besides from music? (Sports, acting, etc) 16. Any other passions besides music? 17. What are your goals for the future? 18. What are some of your goals in the music industry? 19. Name of mixtapes or CD’s? 20. Who is your management company and people behind you now on your musically projects? 21. Who are some of the most influential people you have worked with in the industry? (producers, artist etc.) 22. Do you have any mottos or sayings that you go by? 23. Any other interesting facts that you would like people to...
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...people knew exactly what it was like to fail numerous times before they became successful. Walt Disney, one of the most creative and imaginative people was fired by a newspaper company because he was said to have “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” Abraham Lincoln one of the most influential leaders of the United States, had multiple failed business attempts, and while in the armed forces went to war as a captain and was degraded to a private when he returned.(Michalko, 6,8) Success takes hard work, dedication, long hours, pain, and a lot of disappointment. If some of the most influential people in American history have failed then why are others so afraid of it? When I asked a group of people about what they feared most when they tried something new most of them replied “failing.” When asked why, they didn’t really know. They just didn’t like the idea of not being successful. Successful people like to achieve high standards; they become so afraid of failure that it turns into a handicap. We let the fear hold us back from our true potential. This fear causes some people to not try something altogether because they are so afraid of the feeling associated with not accomplishing something. Today, we live in a society where failing or messing up is viewed as unacceptable, people want to do something right the first time no matter what it is, but that isn’t something that is attainable one hundred percent of the time. Just as Confucius said in the quote above “… without...
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...population grows more and more and the challenges in life suddenly take its toll are these things what we call adversity or is it more than that.It could simply be the lack of money, the lack of good education or the death of a loved a one? The truth is all of them are but in reality neither of these are the real problem they’re simply the cause of the problem. | The real problem is how people deal with these factors.Some people use excuses and live their life the way it started, live their life with that same state of mind, live their life with a burden till death.Some people choose a path that faces these problems and they work hard to change what already there, they become successful with what they’ve done and live the present. | Time and time again it has been proven that when two children are compared one with resilience and one without any in the end one will remain the same and the other will rise to the occasion.You can be poor, be an orphan, be abused but those odds those adversities can be overcome with the right state of mind. | A good example will be Oprah Winfrey she was born to poor family with her mom and dad divorced she had two sisters one whom died of cocaine addiction while the other was adopted until found again just recently during 2010 she also had a brother who died of AIDS related diseases. | Her uncle, cousin and a family friend, also molested Oprah when she was nine.Whilst at school she was bullied for having to wear potato sacks as clothes due to a...
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...influential people of the 21st century. Diana had a peculiar way of flirting with the media that became a unique trademark and she won the hearts of many through her warm and caring actions. Diana brought attention to worldwide causes such as the AIDS epidemic and elimination of landmines in Angola (Rosenberg, 2011). Princess Diana became a role model for many that suffered depression because she herself was a victim to this ailment but the public only saw her positive outlook and caring charismatic way that made her famous. Diana’s depression stemmed from the jealousy her husband portrayed because of the extra media attention Diana received. The media became fascinated by her and that lead her to become the most photographed person of that time. Diana used her positive influence to seek refuge in humanitarian work such raising awareness for AIDS and finding a solution to the landmines that were affecting children in Angola. According to Rosenberg (2011), “In 1987, Diana became the first famous person to be photographed touching someone with AIDS; she made a huge impact in dissolving the myth that AIDS could be contracted merely by touch.” The world was shocked in 1997 when at the age of 36, Diana died in a horrific car accident in Paris. In the following paper I will analyze Princess Diana’s psychological development and discuss issues and support systems that may have influenced her life. Psychological Developments Princess Diana’s psychological development was definitely...
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...sat at the dining room table one Tuesday night awaiting dinner, I felt as though my world was starting to crash down around me. School, work, friends, and just life in general were stressing me out, not to mention thoughts of the future. I was suddenly faced with the most devastating news of my life; or so I thought. My mother has always been my most adamant supporter but as she sat there, telling me that I would have to pay for my college tuition, I couldn’t help but feel nothing less of hatred for her. The lack of my parents’ financial support has motivated me to prove that I can and will achieve my dreams. As a result of this experience, I am currently in school while holding two jobs at the same time which takes a great deal of responsibility and a considerable amount of time. Working two jobs and staying in school is not exactly what I call fun. However, it is worth the trouble knowing that I get a lesson about responsibility out of it. All this hard work has taught me how to be responsible. I can use this example now and put it into use in the future. Unlike many of my friends and acquaintances, I no longer delude myself in the belief that I can depend on others. I have learned that if I want something badly enough, only I can make that happen through hard work, determination, and perseverance. This experience has changed me greatly considering that I have caught on to the fact of being independent and responsible. Having...
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...How would you describe yourself as a human being? I’m honest, responsible, and dedicated. What are the reasons for your interests? Analyze your childhood. How were your interests shaped from your upbringing? I was growing up spending most of time in my mother’s small clinic. Mother alone diagnost symptoms and prescribe medication for the patient. when I was finally older enough to help mother in her clinic, she was thrilled to have me as a little helper. I’ve witness a lot of pain and suffer. I’ve seen the terminal cancer patient lying there in pain, begging to die. I’ve heard the scream of women give birth to a child. I’ve seen mothers crying hysterically because her child is severely injured. I have always wished that I could help them. My father had type 1 diabetic. He was my long term patient until I came to US in 1999. Mother taught me how to give insulin injection to my father. And monitoring father’s diet. Father past away 2004. Please tell us about your career goals and any plans you may have for graduate study. I wish to become a pharmacist specialized in diabetic. Most common type 2 diabetic is a chronic disease that can be cure with cautiously monitoring and adjusting diet plus exercise. Who was the most influential person in your life? How did this person make you want to become better? That is certainly my mother. I admired her; she’s a hard working woman with a kindest heart. Mother works more than 10 hours day, 7 days a week. she...
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...康复治疗的运动学基础 江钟立 2008年 运动学是研究人体活动的科学，所涉及的基础内容主要包括生物力学和生理学。生物力学是应用力学的原理来分析人体运动规律的科学，运动生理学则是研究运动中人体主要系统和脏器功能生理效应规律的科学，两者均是康复治疗学的重要理论基础。正确认识各运动器官的力学特性及其在运动中的相互作用和生理功能，对创伤和疾病的预防、治疗和康复都极为重要。 一、运动力学基础 （一）人体生物力学的概念 1、人体力的种类 力学是研究物体间相互作用的力与物体发生位移（运动）之间关系的物理学分支。自然界常见的力有重力、引力、压力等，这些力作用于物体使之发生位置或状态的改变，物体之间发生位置变化的过程称之为运动。与人体运动有关的力主要有内力和外力两种。 （1）内力 是指人体内部各种组织器官相互作用的力。其中最重要的首先是肌肉收缩所产生的主动拉力，是维持人体姿势和产生运动的动力；其次是各种组织器官的被动阻力，包括肌肉、骨、软骨、关节囊、韧带、筋膜等受压力或拉力作用时对抗变形的阻力，躯体的惯性力和内脏器官间的摩擦力及其固定装置(如腹膜、肠系膜、大血管等)的阻力等。 （2）外力 是指外界环境作用于人体的力，包括重力、器械的阻力、支撑反作用力、摩擦力及流体作用力。各种外力经常被利用来作为运动训练的负荷，这种负荷要求肢体运动的方向和力量与之相适应，因而选择投入工作的肌群及其收缩强度，这是肌力训练的方法学理论基础。 2、人体杠杆 人的躯体运动遵循杠杆原理，各种复杂动作都可分解为一系列的杠杆运动。杠杆包括支点、力点和阻力点。支点到力点的垂直距离为力臂，支点到阻力点的垂直距离为阻力臂。根据杠杆上三个点的不同位置关系，可将杠杆分成三类： （1）第1类杠杆（平衡杠杆） 其支点位于力点与阻力点之间。如头颅与脊柱的连结，支点位于寰枕关节的额状轴上，力点(如斜方肌、肩胛提肌、头夹肌等的作用点)在支点的后方，阻力点(头的重心)位于支点的前方。主要作用是传递动力和保持平衡，支点靠近力点时有增大速度和幅度的作用，支点靠近阻力点时有省力的作用。 （2）第2类杠杆（省力杠杆） 其阻力点位于力点和支点的之间。如站立位提踵时，以跖趾关节为支点，小腿三头肌以粗大的跟腱附着于跟骨上的止点为力点，人体重力通过距骨体形成阻力点，在跗骨与跖骨构成的杠杆中位于支点和力点之间。这类杠杆力臂始终大于阻力臂，可用较小的力来克服较大的阻力，有利于作功。 （3）第3类杠杆（速度杠杆） 其力点位于阻力点和支点的之间。如肱二头肌屈起前臂的动作，支点在肘关节中心，力点(肱二头肌在桡骨粗隆上的止点)在支点和阻力点(手及所持重物的重心)的中间。此类杠杆因为力臂始终小于阻力臂，力必须大于阻力才能引起运动，不省力，但可以获得较大的运动速度。人体活动大部分是速度杠杆。 （二）运动平面和运动轴 记述人体运动通常采用基本姿势位，将人体运动的方向用三个相互垂直的平面和轴来表示。 1、基本姿势位 （1）基本姿势位 是人体运动的始发姿势。身体直立，面向前，双目平视，双足并立，足尖向前，双手下垂于身体两侧，掌心贴于体侧。 （2）解剖学体位 是阐述人体各部位结构位置关系时采用的体位。身体直立，双眼向前平视，两脚跟靠拢，足尖向前，两上肢垂于躯干两侧，手掌向前。 2、基本运动平面 人体可分为三个基本运动平面，即矢状面、额状面和水平面，相互间呈垂直状。矢状面是...
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...Assignment 2: Time Value of Money Download 100% accurate A++ and most economical answer from here http://www.homeworkmarket.com/content/assignment-2-time-value-money-1 http://www.homeworkmarket.com/content/assignment-2-time-value-money-1 When the Genesis Energy and Sensible Essential teams held their weekly meeting, the time value of money and its applicability yielded an extremely stimulating discussion. However, most of the team members from Genesis Energy were very perplexed. Sensible Essentials decided the most expedient way to demonstrate how interest rates as well as time impact the value of money was to use examples. You have been asked to prepare a report analyzing your findings of the three example calculations listed below. In this assignment, you will do the following: 1. Calculate the future value of $100,000 ten years from now based on the following annual interest rates: 1. 2% 2. 5% 3. 8% 4. 10% 1. Calculate the present value of a stream of cash flows based on a discount rate of 8%. Annual cash flow is as follows: 1. Year 1 = $100,000 2. Year 2 = $150,000 3. Year 3 = $200,000 4. Year 4 = $200,000 5. Year 5 = $150,000 6. Years 6-10 = $100,000 1. Calculate the present value of the cash flow stream in problem 2 with the following interest rates: 1. Year 1 = 8% 2. Year 2 = 6% 3. Year 3 = 10% 4. Year 4 = 4% 5. Year 5 = 6% 6. Years 6-10 = 4 Perform your calculations in an Excel spreadsheet. Copy the calculations in a Word document. In...
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