...New jobs can be tough and require a lot of work, effort, and perseverance. In the Call of the Wild, Buck gets his first job, Spitz fell into the ice and almost dragged the whole team in. Buck persevered and tried his hardest to drag the team out of the ice. In contrast to Buck, my dad persevered when he got his new job, and the company downsized. Since my dad was one of the new reps they had to let him go. But he was stubborn and never gave up looking for a job. Buck had to persevere through the hard times even when Perrault and Francois sold him. My dad had to persevere even though he lost his job. My dad was stubborn and never gave up. But he also had a newborn baby to feed and a new house to pay for. Buck was sold and kept working hard and doing what he thought was right. Altogether we all have something we persevere through, it could be something from really big to something really small. In The Call of the Wild, Buck’s new job is tough...
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...Gumamela Petals as Dishwashing Liquid: The Effectiveness of Gumamela Petals in Removing Stains and Grease An Official Requirement in Research II Rico Emmanuel A. Pineda Arnieca Lulu Kim R. Mamayson Jhunaiza C. Santos Researchers Mr. Lucky Sonny A. Ligsanan Research Adviser I. Introduction Washing dishes is one of the major house chores our parents are facing every day. One of hardest part of washing dishes are the tough stains and grease that is all over the common kitchen tools we use in our everyday life. Dishwashing liquid is a great help to minimize the time of removing those tough stains and grease on our kitchen tools and it totally removes all the dirt of common kitchen tools. Imagine yourself washing the dishes without using any dishwashing liquid, how will you easily remove those stains and grease? This study shows how a simple organic material that can be easily found elsewhere can be turned into something as useful as dishwashing liquid. Background of the Study This research aims to produce a dishwashing liquid out of Gumamela petals that will remove the stains and grease in common kitchen tools. This study will make use of Gumamela petals which contains mucilage that effectively removes stains or grease present in common kitchen tools. Significance of the Study The study will produce a new kind of dishwashing liquid that is completely organic. It will make use of Gumamela petals mixed with water and calamansi extract to produce a dishwashing...
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...importantly taught me the true value of life itself. Being that my mother has had Multiple Sclerosis for more than ten years, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles and hardships that she has faced. One example of those hardships is not being able to walk without assistance. Seeing her face many hardships has convinced me that even though life may get hard, it may not be a beneficial thing to give up. The different emotions that she faces may not be recognizable to those around her but she still manages to take it one day at a time. To my mom a new day brings a new brand new attitude and a new possibility. I like to live by that mindset because it shows the amount of optimism you have. My mother has a strong way of saying “When the tough gets going, the tough gets going.” Whenever I am having a horrible day or decides that I will decline something because it is too “hard” then I will remind myself of this motto; Then I would sit and think of her reaction and her positive mindset about things which would consequently influence mine. Also, showing her being a fighter toward her condition has consequently convinced me that without a fight there is no point in standing for what you believe. Seeing my mom trying to fight against not losing her walking completely and also standing up for her overall has convinced me to speak what’s in my mind and in my heart. My mother’s condition could possibly worsen and she may stop walking all together. Being aware of this my mom tries extra hard to...
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...narrator has truth in his words, but all events in the story point to the contrary. T. Corahessan Boyle, or T. C. Boyle for short, is an unreliable narrator. The truth of this story is not in the text, but in the underlying meanings and subliminal nuances. This hidden reality really helps the reader make a direct judgment of the characters. After reading between the lines, one quickly finds out who the characters are, but more importantly, who they are not. Every 19 year old boy wants to be tough. Reputation is everything to a teenager and toughness is the cornerstone of that reputation. Even though most boys at 19 are far from being truly tough, they sure do play the part. “Greasy Lake” outlines the adventure of three wanna’ be tough dudes. Throughout the story the author, also the narrator, leaves hints for the reader to help determine the characters background. He refers to them as ‘mistakes’ but after a while the reader realizes that the one sole mistake was the boys fronting to be tough in the first place. The second line of the story immediately triggers a judgment call for the reader. The narrator comes outright and says, “We were all dangerous characters then (Boyle 164).” Dangerous dudes are known for reputation, and reputation is built by ‘showing’ not ‘telling’. The reader now has to ask him/herself if the narrator is truly dangerous. If he is dangerous, there would not be a point in telling the audience in the second sentence, for that would surely spoil the rest...
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...Alexander Team B discussed the decision making that the CEO of Xerox had to perform in the beginning of her tenure in order to get the company to where it is today, stable and competitive. I think that we all agreed that when she first took the position that she had to make some tough decisions by cutting departments which in turn meant cutting jobs which is always going to be a hard thing for any manager to do within any company. In the state that the company was in when the CEO took it over hard decisions had to be made in order to keep the company out of bankruptcy. She closed down the desktop printers division and focused on the commercial printers to give the company a boost in sales and it worked. Fast speed color printers are something needed in almost every company, Xerox just has to stay competitive with HP and Brother in order to keep the company running in the right direction. We also found it very interesting and noble that the CEO keeps the company to have a family fell to it. At sometimes one of the team members felt that this could be a downfall due to keeping a family orientated environment would cause a manager or anyone with an authoritative position not want to make the tough calls when needed closures, layoffs etc. The team also found it interesting that a former CEO that had left the company had been asked to come back and basically handpicked Anne Mulcaly to be his successor. It turned out to be the best move for the company and immediately began...
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...in her new role and understand her deliverables .She should hold meetings/communication sessions with her team members jointly and separately to discuss her vision and expectations from the team. She should also understand the team’s expectations from her as a leader. This will make everybody clear that she is the leader and she is the one who will call the shots and will lead the team to glory. Step 3: Dialogue with Andy Andy is on the most promising team member of Jane and her success depends largely on the contribution of Andy. She has to ensure that while she gives Andy more responsibilities in line with his strength and also keep rewarding him for his superior performance. But on the other hand, it is important that she does the tough talking. Jane should tell Andy that good numbers are not enough and that Andy’s job and his growth in the organisation also depends on his ability to manage relationships with colleagues professionally. She should insist on positive behaviour as a condition of employment. Jane should take into confidence some of the senior managers in the organisation on this issue. Step 4: Redefine Organisation Structure and Roles There should be clear distinction between...
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...Captain Ramsey was one of the few remaining captains with considerable experience, therefore he understood the threat that enemy posed upon the USA. He ignored the incomplete EAM (External Antenna Module or external action message), and followed the unified chain of command which are critical to accomplish missions. In this regard, captain Ramsey displayed adequate sensemaking skills at the right time Relating: When it came to relating, captain Ramsey’s comprehensive experience in combat helped him make the tough decisions which are generally taken by a high ranking official. He saw the outcome as either winning or losing the fight against their enemy, and all he wanted was to win that battle at any cost. Visioning: He knew how to run a ship and how to manage his personnel. His experience gave him the skills to efficiently deal with the critical situation. His clear understanding of the responsibilities entrusted upon him, he did not hesitate in making the tough decisions, i.e. fire the missile without questioning the difficulty of his decision. Inventing: He wanted to make sure that his team was able to adapt to unexpected circumstances and to keep their focus on missile drill, no matter what distractions come their way. Sshld I give fire example? Williams typology: Intro: Captain Ramsey,...
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..."It was your two-word retranslation, Lee- 'Thou mayest.' It took me by the throat and shook me. And when the dizziness was over, a path was open, new and bright. And my life which is ending seems to be going on to an ending wonderful. And my music has a new last melody like a bird song in the night." Lee was peering at him through the darkness. "That's what it did to those old men of my family." "Thou mayest rule over sin, ' Lee. That's it. I do not believe all men are destroyed. I can name you a dozen who were not, and they are the ones the world lives by. It is true of the spirit as it is true of battles-Only the winners are remembered. Surely most men are destroyed, but there are others who like pillars of fire quite frightened men through the darkness. 'Thou mayest, Thou mayest!' What glory! It is true that we are weak and sick and quarrelsome, but if that is all we ever were, we would millenniums ago, have disappeared from the face of the earth. A few remnants of fossilized jawbone, some broken teeth in strata of limestone, would be the only mark man would have left of his existence in the world. But the choice, Lee, the choice of winning! I had never understood it or accepted it before. Do you see now why I told Adam tonight? I exercised the choice. Maybe I was wrong, but by telling him I also forced him to live or get off the pot. What is that word, Lee?" "Timshel," said Lee This passage portrays the theme of Timshel which means 'Thou mayest' in hebrew. Once Lee told...
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...Being a girl can become a difficult life style. Between our stages in life, staggering attitudes and emotions… I don’t know how we would get through it. I myself am a girl, born and raised as one; so I know first hand that I can be very frail and take many chances. I’m also the target for a lot of people, for emotional support and other things. My parents depend a lot on me to take care of things when they can’t, especially because I'm the only girl. I recall my 5th grade classroom, the desks were set up in rows of six, and I sat in the middle row, of a large room filled with an average sized class. And that’s where he sat, right there in front of me; now being a female in a male bias world I found that most guys don’t expect you to know how to fight. And that’s where he made his mistake. His name was Tommy and he tried to take my pencil, this might not seem like a big deal now but ever since I was younger, I had an “obsessive compulsive disorder” type of thing; I absolutely positively could not stand to have people touching my things, or things that I had previously touched. So I asked him kindly to please not touch my things…he didn’t quite listen. He continued to grab for my book bag when I told him again “DO NOT TOUCH MY THINGS” I was getting madder and he didn’t seem to comprehend the level of seriousness displayed in my threatening tone. “Shut up” he snapped back at me “don’t be a tattle tale”. “I wont,” I said through my teeth “but stop touching my things” with an...
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...be faced with some type of problem or issue over the years. A couple must be able to discuss things and compromise without feeling that they are being taking advantage of, or their opinion is not even considered. By not being able to have a reasonable solution between both parties in a marriage this sets up for problems in the future. The problems will most likely lead to a couple feeling there is nowhere to go in the marriage, and find that they are unhappy. There are also many reasons that a couple fill a divorce is needed. Divorce offers both people in the relationship a better since of happiness, a stable life for themselves and the family, and divorce allows a person to regain their identity. The option of filing for a divorce is a tough and very difficult decision that is brought onto a couple when faced with a family problem. Once the idea of divorce is considered or brought up, either by one of the people or both people in the marriage feel that the relationship cannot be repaired or worked on. In a marriage both people want to have a sense of self worth and also for both people to be happy. By filing for divorce the couple may improve their overall happiness. A problem has occurred somewhere along the lines between the married couple and they are unable to come up with a solution that would make both people in the relationship feel happy. Being happy is one of the main reasons that a couple decides to get...
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...Tough Love is an approach to parenting that many parents have found helpful in raising a troubled teen. It was originally developed to help avoid the tension and arguments that often come in dealing with a teen who is acting out. Here's what you need to know about how using this approach can provide parents with much-needed tools and support in dealing with a troubled teen. What is Tough Love? Tough love is a philosophy for helping parents deal with a troubled teen by setting and enforcing firm limits, in a loving manner. The term also refers to numerous parent support groups developed around the principles of tough love in order to actively support parents in following through on the plan they develop for dealing with a teen who is creating chaos within their family. How Does Tough Love Help in Raising a Troubled Teen? When correctly understood and consistently implemented, the tough love approach is designed to help positively shift power and responsibility in families negatively impacted by out of control teenagers. The overall goal of the tough love approach is to shift power back to where it belongs - with the parents, while at the same time holding the teen accountable for the consequences of their behavior. How Did Tough Love Get Started? Phyllis and David York originally developed tough love in 1979, both were trained family therapists and substance abuse counselors experiencing difficulties in raising their own teenage daughters. The basic idea behind...
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...Be Tough & Be Mercy I believe in the current market environment, staff reduction is not a problem only faced by Citi, it is really a universal headache in the banking industry. However, in my view, it could also be an opportunity to improve efficiency and public images. The effects depend on how we deal with this problem from both inside and outside aspects. ► The key issues to deal with this problem from inside include: 1. How to set up a criterion to determine which person should be laid off and which department can be eliminated? 2. What can Citi do for the future career of those fired employees? 3. How to inform those employees? ● For the first question, I think an thorough duty diligence is necessary first. Then, spot people who have flaws in following aspects: A. Had ethic problems in the past B. Could not finish assignments regularly C. Cannot get along with workmates D. Have bad habits such as gambling or shirks E. Have bad credit records F. Have intentions to work in other firms People who have problems above would harm the whole company somehow, so it’s a good time to clean them out. When making decisions, age is a factor that should be taken into consideration as well. Firing senior guys may cost a lot in the compensation and result in lack of skilled staff in certain positions. Firing young guys may lead to wastes of previous training budget and short of backup talents. I recommend to lay off people who have been working...
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...Diana Rojas Professor DR. Niamatali Essay #2 A tough world As a ten year old you can say or think that life as this age is just about having fun, making friends, getting your homework done and at least pretend to do you shores at home. But not for me when I was ten years old I have lots of responsibilities on my shoulders, and I thought the world was extremely tough. My mother just like any another mother in the world trying to give us the best of the world, making sure we all had what we need to be successful in life and making sure that we always have food in our plate. Until the age of seven we can say we were the happiest family in the world, we had everything we needed and we had nothing to worry about. One day as we came back from a day with my grandmother we found my mom crying and as we walk towards her she asks us to sit down because she need to talk to us. I was nine years old and I was so scary of what she was going to say I thought the worst had happen. She said “Diana, Edward and Angie I just want to let you know that no matter what happen I don’t what you guys to think that what happen was any of your fault” She continue “ Daddy has decided to leave us for a while and I don’t know when we will be back, I’m sorry” I was so confuse and I did not understand what just had happen. At the beginning I was very angry and hurt. As the months past I began to notice that we did not have as much food as we use to and my mom seem very worry. Until one Sunday morning she ask...
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...Introduction “Hudson Smith Gordon (“Hudson”) is a regionally based investment bank (middle market firm). As a middle market firm, Hudson is oriented toward financial analysis and program trading. Hudson is considered the leading expert on wireless carriers. This reputation translates into wireless communication companies wanting Hudson to do research on them (Yemen, Clawson, & Bigelow, 2007).” Background “Mr. Chip Mazey, a ten year employee of Hudson was previously advanced to Vice President. Mr. Mazey is in charge of leading a multibillion dollar deal. Four associates were assigned to work with him on this project; Jeremy Frazer, Jean Fenster, Rich Patten, and Payton Edwards. These associates confided in each other on what it is like working for Mr. Mazey. They all found themselves in a difficult situation being assigned to this project because of Mr. Mazey’s management style; which was considered to be a kiss up, kick down status. Mr. Mazey’s lack of people skills was known by everyone in the firm; and top management knew about it by way of information they received through their (360 degree review system). Unfortunately, when Mr. Mazey became Vice President his arrogance and overconfident nature increased; causing his peers, and his direct reports to work under constant stress. Mr. Mazey is a controlling person, but he made a lot of money for the firm and that made him a person of great power” (Yemen et al., 2007). Problem Mr. Mazey’s old-sweat-shop (do what I say...
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...1) Think about a time when you were assigned a project that would take a long time to complete. What was your first reaction? My first reaction was how I am going to plan everything out and what dues dates do I have. 2) How did you feel the last time you received a grade on an assessment that was lower than you normally earn? I felt very bad because I know I am better than a bad grade so I get determined to get a better grade next time. 3) Think about a time when a friend or family member was feeling down about a poor grade or performance. What was your reaction? Did you say anything to him or her? What did you say? I told them that there is always a next time where you can do better and to not worry about the past because there’s always better times ahead. 4) Think of the last time you entered a new experience (1st time in a class, a new job, 1st year in a leadership role, etc.). Describe your thoughts. Would you consider yourself more anxious (fearful) than excited (nervous but energetic) or vice versa? I was very nervous but excited my first time I took part in something new. You have no idea what to expect but the anticipation of something great keeps your hopes up. 5) Suppose a teacher asks for a volunteer to lead a team project. You have the skills and some experience with the task at hand. Would you volunteer? Why or why not? I would volunteer because it is the right thing to do. It is an experience that you might never get to experience...
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