...Walk Through Time My earliest memory of media was when I was three years old, just learning how to comprehend books. The book was The Little Engine That Could. I remember the cover getting me ecstatic instantly, the bright blue train with a clown in the back got me all worked up, all I could remember saying was “I need to be on this train!” but my mom would never take me unfortunately. The Little Engine That Could was a frequent bedtime story for years on years; this story did not leave my house for the duration of childhood. I did not realize this book was impacting my life in such a tremendous way, as I got older I remember myself repeating on the elementary playground “I think I can I think I can” whether I was sliding down the slide, climbing the rock wall, or trying to go as high as I can on the swing set. If you don’t know, that is the famous quote from the book, the train struggles up a steep hill and he eventually gets the drive and courage to make it up with a little help from these words. These four very powerful words have shadowed over my head through childhood, and still to this day I sometimes go back and repeat these words for guidance and support. Examples of times I use these words is when I play basketball, any time I play on a competitive team or just play around with my friends, if I get to the free throw line I say “I think I can I think I can” the pressure of having every one glaring at me while a shooting a free throw spooked me out so I would say...
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...A Walk Through Time The significant moments in time collectively make up our nations history. In that history we see change, growth and experience loss. These events make us the people, that make up the country that love and contribute to. I chose five events in time that brought about a tremendous change across the world, and making life as we know it today, a walk in the park. MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT Montgomery Alabama, 1955 and 1956 was an extremely volatile time for African-Americans and Whites, but the events of that year made history and changed the way of life for every Montgomery resident. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a peaceful protest that lasted one year. Its main goal was to put an end to racially segregated seating on buses, but by the end it accomplished much more (Toonari). A Walk on the wild side Prior to the Supreme Court 1956 decision, African-Americans were forced to ride at the back of the bus. They suffered ridicule and racial slures at the hands of the bus drivers and the White passengers. In the early 1950’s two teenagers, Claudette Colvin and Mary Louise Smith were both arrested for refusing to give their seats to white passengers (Allen, R. 2000). Although this created some tension within the African-American community it tool the arrest of Rosa Parks, a former NAACP secretary who refused to give up her seat on the bus, on December 1, 1955 to set the wheels in motion for what would...
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...If I were given the opportunity to set up and design a medical office, I would strive to create an environment that is suitable for average suburban families of any income level, providing comfort and convenience. I would first locate a multi office facility where most of our patients’ care could be done in one place. Ideally, there would be various specialties, a pharmacy, radiology and imaging, and lab services available. This would provide convenient accessibility for patients requiring dual care, specialties, or medication following their initial visit with us. When you enter this office you will be peacefully enveloped into pale sage, light brown and neutral tones, creating a sense of warmth and comfort. You could hang your coat or dry your umbrella by the door (Wells, 2005). Beautiful canvases with scenic views from around the U.S. would provide an insight to the magnificence our country still holds, and silk trees creating small accents and a sense of harmony throughout the room (Harrison, 2010, p.4). There would be a severance of sorts within the waiting area. In the area closest to the door would be a reading nook, for those seeking quiet and privacy while they wait. They would have four oversized arm-chairs to relax in, magazines, newspapers, educational materials, and slightly lower lighting. The center of the room would be the main waiting area, with large, cloth, arm free chairs, non-restricting and giving individuals a sense of personal space. Ten of the chairs...
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...FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS 1.) How are in-store orders taken? SUBWAY: Orders are from the front counter as a customer walks in also via phone for home delivery. KFC : Orders are from the front counter as a customer walks in and also via phone for home delivery. MCDONALDS: Orders are taken either from the front counter as a customer walks in or through phone for home delivery or from the drive-thru window. 2.) How are the BURGERS cooked? SUBWAY: The burgers are prepared using oven. KFC : The burgers are cooked on an open conveyor that rides the patties over and open flame. MCDONALDS: The burgers are cooked on a fryer. 3.) Are the BURGERS prepared ahead of time? SUBWAY: No, the vegetables and ingredients to be added will be selected by the consumer personally and later served to the consumer. KFC : No, they are prepared after the orders are placed. MCDONALDS: Yes they prepare burgers ahead of time. 4.) How are the BURGERS assembled? SUBWAY: The burgers will be placed inside the oven and also for display since the burger base needs to be selected as per the consumer’s request. KFC : The burgers will be arranged in an oven like container and will be taken out whenever orders are placed MCDONALDS: The burgers will be prepared, wrapped up and served as and when required. 5.) Is a Microwave Oven used in the process? SUBWAY: Yes, Microwave ovens are used. KFC : Yes, Microwave ovens are used. MCDONALDS: Yes, Microwave ovens are used. 6.) How are...
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...Carroll). In Through the Tunnel by Doris Lessing, Jerry shows us that some risks are worth taking. Jerry displays that even if the risk is life threatening that we must try. Some risks are worth taking while others are not, however, we take both kinds of risks. Sometimes we mistake what we want to do with what others want us to do, and take risks that are unnecessary. Jerry and his mother are on vacation near a beach. Each day Jerry and his Mom walk to the beach and spend the day there. Usually Jerry explores by his Mom, but one day Jerry decides he wants to play by some rocks. Jerry meets some boys and they play happily, diving into the water. When the other boys dove into the water and...
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...Crumbs From the Table of Joy: Outline/ Draft The setting is blue when they walk in. Literally and figuratively because there is mention of the death in the family and the father is wailing; blue in color, and blue in emotion. The family is temporarily broken and the father is trying to keep them together but all he is really doing is pulling them apart. After a short silence in one scene, the youngest walks over to the radio- sulking at it. The father is reading and trying to pay attention to something else but clearly sulking over the wife. Ernie, the oldest has positioned herself in such a way that the audience can see she is basking at the photo of her mother and in a state of nostalgia. Then in walks Aunt Lily… starts off with much excitement. The girls have never seen a woman like this in their life. When things start to settle down, a little bit of time passes and there is happy jazz music playing while the aunt struts around her new ‘home’ in her robe. I made a side note that in this scene her big fluffy fur jacket is draped over top of all the other family members jackets on the coat rack. I am not sure if this was intentional or not, but I feel it was intentionally placed to show that she has “taken over” in a way. As the play progresses so does Lily. She is drinking more, clearly depressed and not as “upbeat” and put-together as she tried to previously portray herself. We see this when she sells the suit she seemed to care so deeply for, just for a little...
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...the first White Castle Restaurant. White Castle became an instant success and continued to expand throughout the mid-west and east coast. One of the reasons for White Castle’s success was the menu. The menu consisted of just a few choices. Hamburgers, Coke, Coffee and Pie were the only items on the menu. The customers loved this for the quickness and convenience. White Castle was the first with warm take-out and the folded napkin. Other entrepreneurs tried to copy White Castles success, but most ultimately failed. The success of White Castle was so noticeable that in 1930 the president of the American Restaurant Association recognized it as the most important food item in the nation. As White Castle continued to grow significantly through the depression, America became a hamburger eating nation, hence the birth of McDonalds. McDonalds was started by Maurice and Richard McDonald as a BBQ drive-in restaurant in 1940. Since...
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...1. Morrie is optimistic towards his death. Although he is also distressed about his life-threatening disease, he is happy that he is given enough time to create more happy memories with his loved ones before he departs this material world. He perceives having the opportunity to bid farewell to the people around him as something good and wanted to make the best out of the remaining days of his life. For instance, Morrie even had a “living funeral” in which he himself who is about to die, participates in his own funeral. The close people who attended in Morrie’s “living funeral” all laughed and cried as they reminisce their experiences with Morrie, stressing how Morrie has touched each of their individual lives. What is very heart-warming and essential in the movie “Tuesdays with Morrie” that reflects Morrie’s outlook on death, and most importantly on life, is his interview sessions with his former close and favorite college student named Mitch. This is because Mitch wanted to preserve his memories with Morrie, he asked Morrie to tape record their interview sessions every Tuesdays revolving on fundamental questions about life. In response, Morrie happily agreed with the favor Mitch was asking him. Morrie wanted to share his life and experiences to Mitch in the light of teaching Mitch about life lessons on how one should appreciate the beauty of life and how to live it to the fullest. On one of the Tuesday interview sessions, the topic centered on death. Morrie pointed out one of...
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...Abel Castillo English 102 Professor Butera Descriptive Paper Mundane Delicate whispers seep into the still, compact door. Suddenly, an alarm viciously roars filling the room with its intense growl. In an attempt to tame it, I grab hold of my calm comforter and barricade myself within it. The violent rumbling grows much louder. Falling out of bed, I slam the digital clock with such impeccable force that it completely becomes inaudible. Lazily, I explore for my soft, brown reindeer socks to accommodate my cold, little toes. Twisted, erect hair, as if a night-cow licked my head, takes control of my head from a distant, glass reflection. I finally make my way toward the cold, bare bathroom. Recovered, I find myself looking into the lifeless reflection to prepare for another unstable day. To start, I set my hands to find the light switch which seems to avoid me. Light glaring into my poor, unaware pupils, I set my hands in warm-filled water. I bring my face alongside the running, sincere water. After hydration, I attempt to clear out the cow-licked hair-do; I reach for my sturdy, black comb and combat the cow’s drool! With no avail, I soon give up. I place my index finger on the power button of the high-powered, blue electric-shaver and trim the fur that guards my face from fierce colds. Next, I prime my toothbrush with invigorating, peppermint toothpaste and smoothly graze each special tooth. I then enrich my essence with refined, colorful fragrances. Widely awake, I dash...
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...Mike Thiesing Writing Workshop Ms. Conlon January 12, 2012 Inanimate Object Process Essay The Essay The darkness is overwhelming. I have been standing upright in this box for far too long, only being held up by others that have been pushed into me. I can feel myself drying up, becoming unusable. Then suddenly, my gloomy home begins to shake, and a bright light appears from above me. Some of my counterparts fall to the side in fear of the light and the large hand approaching, but I stand tall. I am suddenly suffocated by the grasp around me, as I am lifted into the air and quickly placed on the hard surface. I soon realize that I have finally been chosen for the task. It is my time. My thoughts are racing as I wonder what my task will be, how long it will take, and how much energy I will have to put forth. I am prepared for a tough battle against the surface I will soon cover, in hopes that at the end, I will have created something special. Just then I am lifted into the air again. As my top is removed, the open air engulfs me, preparing me for the work ahead, when suddenly I am brought back toward the hard surface, only to be rattled against it over and over again. I soon realize as I am being slammed off my owner's desk that the worst has happened- he has had a brain block. Before I can even prepare myself for what is about to happen, I am swung into the air, whipped in a circle, and brought towards his mouth. I have been here before. Scars and painful memories have...
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...Organizational structure report Donix Rodriguez MGT/230 6/5/13 Scott Faulds The time is 1948, and Fast food was a booming business. Most places consisted of carhops that served your burger window side to your car. Out of the many, there is one fast food franchise that stood out from the rest, In N out Burger. Established by Harry Snyder, In N Out had a new intuitive idea of a drive thru. One of the first in California to utilize a two way speaker, In N Out burger allowed for drivers to order their food thru the speaker, eliminating the use of a carhop and expediting the speed of their order. From day one, Harry Snyder’s vision was simple. “Give customers the freshest, highest quality foods you can buy and provide them with friendly service in a sparkling clean environment." While other companies were successful, In N out burger stood out to be a crowd favorite due to the quality, freshness, and service. (Burger history, 2013) From the beginning, Harry‘s marketing plan was based on simplicity. The main focus was providing quality burgers at a low cost, with speedy and superior customer service. His company structure was composed on those factors. Harry was very cautious when it came to making executive decisions. He made sure that the image did not diminish as he expanded; therefore Harry only opened a small chain of restaurants. All 18 locations were kept within close proximity to ensure that each location followed the same company structure. When first established,...
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...Imagine yourself walking through your city looking for a place to eat, and every corner you turn, all you see are fast food restaurants. This experience would be similar to another person who lives in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit’s per capita income of $14,213 classifies them as a low socio-economic city (Detroitmi.gov). Now, imagine yourself walking through your city and instead of seeing only fast food, you see options. Fast food is an option, but so are grocery stores and farmers markets. This experience would compare to someone who lives in Belle Meade, Tennessee. Belle Meade had the third highest per capita income in the United States at $104,908 (citybellemeade.org). This amount classifies them as a high socio-economic city. The food availability, specifically the number of fast food restaurants compared to grocery stores and farmer’s markets, in a town varies depending on its socio-economic status. The higher the status, the more variety a consumer will have when it comes to what food is available. The lower the statuses, the less variety because of lower food availability. According to Steve Cummins and Sally Macintyre from the International Journal of Epidemiology, “fast-food outlets are more prevalent in poorer areas”(Cummins and Macintyre 80). Comparing the amount of fast food restaurants available from the heart of each of the two cities, Detroit and Belle Meade, this concept is definitely accurate. In Detroit, there are more fast food restaurants than in...
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...projects. environment. Strong analytical, writing and research skills. Reputation for excellence and high quality service to Conscientious and thorough with detail. clients. Equally effective working independently and in Good eye for detail; cooperation with others. well organized, skilled in setting priorities. Effective working alone and as a cooperative team Resourceful and self confident; can get the job done, leader. and do it well. Keen perception for extracting important data. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Innovative in designing and carrying out projects. Remain calm and work well under demanding Highly motivated to achieve set goals. conditions. Successful in mastering new skills through Proven record of innovative and effective staff hands-on experience. Development. Strong commitment, vision and leadership. Experience Cashier 01/2015 - 06/2016 McDonald’s Phenix City, AL -Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. -Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality. -Operated the...
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...I. Case: McDonald’s “Fast-Food” Restaurant - 35% - discuss thoroughly. Mary Marino manages a McDonald’s restaurant. She has noticed that senior citizens have become not just regular patrons – but patrons who come for breakfast and stay on until 3:00 p.m. Many of these older customers were attracted initially by a monthly breakfast special for people aged 55 and older. The meal costs $.99 and refills of coffee are free. Every fourth Monday, 100 to 150 seniors jam Mary’s McDonald for the special offer. But now almost as many of them are coming every day – turning the fastfood restaurant into a meeting place. They sit for hours with a cup of coffee, chatting with friends. On most days, as many as 100 will stay from one to five hours. About a year ago, as a goodwill gesture, Mary brought in a team from the American Red Cross to check her regular customers’ blood pressure – free of charge. Mary’s employees have been very friendly to the seniors, calling them by their first names and visiting with them each day. In fact, Mary’s McDonald’s is a “happy place” – and her employees develop close relationships with the seniors. Some employees have even visited customers who have been hospitalized. “You know,” Mary says, “I really get attached to the customers. They’re like my family. I really care about these people.” They are all “friends” and being friendly with the customers is part of McDonald’s corporate philosophy. These older customers are an orderly group – and very friendly...
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...free time that you have, here are some suggestions to help you decide between grabbing a bite to eat at a fast food restaurant or a diner. While both fast food and fine dining both serve food, fine dining has a longer preparation time to make quality food, whereas fast food is a shorter preparation time and low quality food. There are different ways to prepare food, but it is distinct between both fast food and fine dining. When it comes to service anywhere, you probably want someone nice and that can take your order without getting frustrated. Both have good customer service just on different levels. In fast food you enter the building, order, seat yourself then get your ticket called out. If you are in a hurry there's even drive throughs. On the contrary to fast dining when you enter a higher end establishment you get seated and handed a menu. There is a waiter there to take down your drink. Waiters do good jobs in making sure it stays filled. You place your order at the table. The meal is brought out to you and you get frequent checkups on how you everything is going. To start off I am going to say that they both have acceptable food. There should never be a time when a person is unhappy with their meal. You are paying for it of course. However fast food is mostly frozen. This allows places to simply heat up or finish cooking food and have it served in no...
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