Night World : Dark Angel Chapter 11

Holy messenger's voice was tight however quiet. (Get a pen from the counter. The dark one's fine. Presently let go. Just unwind and let me move it.) Gillian let go. It was a procedure she was unable to have depicted in words on the off chance that she'd attempted. Be that as it may, she viewed, with a kind of entranced repulsiveness, as her own hand drew on a little white receipt slip. It drew over the lines, in an example. Lamentably the pen appeared to be out of ink, so all Gillian could see was a black out scrawl. (Show her the duplicate.) Gillian stripped off the main piece of paper. Underneath, in carbon, was her structure. It resembled a blossom a dahlia. It was roughly shaded in, as though it were intended to be dull. (What is it, Angel?) (A kind of secret word. Except if you know it, she won't let you purchase what you need.) Melusine's face had changed. She was taking a gander at Gillian with frightened intrigue. â€Å"Unity,† she said. â€Å"I pondered about you when you came in. You have the look-however I've never observed you previously. Did you simply move here?† (State â€Å"Unity.† It's their welcome. What's more, reveal to her that you're simply going through.) (Blessed messenger would she say she is a witch? Are there different witches around here? Also, why I need to lie-) (She's getting dubious!) The young lady was taking a gander at Gillian rather strangely. Like somebody attempting to get a discussion. It terrified Gillian. â€Å"Unity. No, I'm simply visiting,† she said quickly. â€Å"And,† she included as Angel murmured, â€Å"I need the Mythical beast's Blood and, um, two wax figures. Female. Also, do you have any charged Selket powder?† Melusine settled back a bit. â€Å"You have a place with Circle Midnight.† She said it straight. (Whaaaat? What's Circle Midnight? What's more, why she doesn't care for me any longer?) (It's a kind of witch association. Like a club. The one does the sort of spells that you have to do at the present time.) (Aha. Terrible spells, you mean.) (Amazing spells. For your situation, important spells.) Melusine was hurrying her seat behind the counter. For a second Gillian asked why she didn't get up, and afterward, as Melusine came to the edge of the counter, she comprehended. The seat was a wheelchair and Melusine's correct leg was absent starting from the knee. It didn't appear to upset her, however. In a second, she was hurrying back with a few bundles and a enclose her lap. She put the crate on the counter and took out two dolls made of dull rose-shaded wax. One of the parcels held pieces of what resembled dim red chalk, the other a peacock-green powder. She didn't gaze upward as Gillian paid for the things. Gillian felt reprimanded. â€Å"Unity,† she said officially, as she set her wallet aside and got together her buys. She assumed if you said it for hi, you could state it for farewell. Melusine's dull eyes flashed up at her eagerly and curiously. At that point she said gradually, â€Å"Merry part . . . what's more, happy meet again.† It nearly seemed like a greeting. (All things considered, I'm lost.) (Simply state â€Å"Merry part† and leave, kid.) Outside, Gillian took a gander at the town square with new eyes. (The Witches of Woodbridge. Along these lines, are they, like, all here? Do they own the Creamery and the tool shop, as well?) (You're nearer than you might suspect. Be that as it may, we don't have the opportunity to remain around. You are very brave to cast.) Gillian took one more check out the peaceful tree-lined square, feeling herself remaining in the brilliant air with her bundles of spell fixings. At that point she shook her head. She went to the vehicle. Sitting in her bed with the room entryway bolted, Gillian mulled over her materials. The plastic packs of rock and powder, the dolls, and the hair she'd assembled from the brush in Macon's washroom the previous evening. A few strands of sun light twists. Three or four long dark shiny hairs. â€Å"And you don't have to mention to me what they're for,† she stated, taking a gander at the air close to her. â€Å"It's voodoo time, huh?† â€Å"Smart girl.† Angel sparkled into being. â€Å"The hair is to customize the dolls, to interface them mystically to their human partners. You must breeze a hair around each doll, and name it for all to hear. Call it Tanya or then again Kimberlee.† Gillian didn't move. â€Å"Angel, look. At the point when I got that hair, I had no clue about why I was doing it. Be that as it may, when I saw those little wax figures-well, at that point I understood. Furthermore, the way that young lady Melusine took a gander at me. †¦Ã¢â‚¬  â€Å"She has no clue about what you're facing. Disregard her.† â€Å"I'm simply attempting to get things straight, all right?† Hands caught firmly in her lap, she took a gander at him. â€Å"I've never needed to hurt human well, okay, truly, I have. I've had those-those pictures or whatever around evening time, like seeing a goliath foot splat down on my geometry educator. In any case, I would prefer truly not to hurt people.† Heavenly attendant looked understanding. â€Å"Who said you were going to hurt them?† â€Å"Well, what's this for?† â€Å"It's for anything you desire it to be for. Gillian, dragonfly, every one of these materials are simply helps for a witch's regular forces. They're a method of centering the force, guiding it to a specific reason. In any case, what as a matter of fact happens to Tanya and Kim relies upon you. You don't need to hurt them. You simply need to stop them.† â€Å"I simply need to prevent them from doing what they're wanting to do.† Gillian's psyche was at that point starting without hesitation. â€Å"And Tanya's wanting to compose letters. Furthermore, Kim's wanting to spread the word†¦Ã¢â‚¬  â€Å"So imagine a scenario in which Tanya can't compose letters. Also, if Kimberlee can't talk? It would be sort of†¦ lovely justice.† Holy messenger's face was grave, yet his eyes were flashing with evil. Gillian bit her lip. â€Å"I figure it would slaughter Kim not to talk!† â€Å"Oh, I wager she could live through it.† They were both giggling now. â€Å"So on the off chance that she had, state, an awful sore throat†¦ and if Tanya's arm were paralyzed†¦Ã¢â‚¬  Gillian calmed. â€Å"Not paralyzed.† â€Å"I implied incidentally. Not even briefly? Okay, shouldn't something be said about something different that could keep her from composing or holding a pen? What about an awful rash?† â€Å"A rash?† â€Å"Sure. A contamination. One she'd need to keep dressed up so she was unable to utilize her fingers. That would stop her for some time, until we can consider something else.† â€Å"A rash†¦ Yeah, that could work. That would be good.† Gillian took a speedy breath and looked down at her materials. â€Å"Okay, reveal to me how to do it!† Also, Angel strolled her through the peculiar procedure. She wound the dolls with hair and named them out loud. She scoured them with disintegrated Dragon's Blood, the dim red pale stuff. At that point she touched the hand of one and the throat of the other with the glowing green Selket powder. â€Å"Now†¦ may I be given the intensity of the expressions of Hecate. It isn't I who express them, it isn't I who rehash them; it is Hecate who expresses them, it is she who rehashes them.† (Furthermore, who the hell's Hecate?) She sent the idea to Angel silently, in the event that talking out loud would ruin the spell. (Hush up. Presently concentrate. Get the Tanya doll and think Streptococcus pyogenes. That is a microscopic organisms that will give her a rash. Picture it in your brain. See the rash on the genuine Tanya.) There was a sure fulfillment in doing it. Gillian couldn't deny that, even to herself. She envisioned Tanya's thin olive-cleaned right hand, ready to sign a letter that would annihilate David's future. At that point she envisioned bothersome red knocks showing up, another hand scratching. Redness spreading over the skin. More tingling. More scratching†¦ (Hello, this is entertaining!) At that point she dealt with the Kim doll. At the point when she was done, she put the two dolls in a shoe box and put the shoe box under her bed. At that point she stood up, flushed and triumphant. â€Å"It's finished? I did it?† â€Å"You did it. You're an undeniable witch now. Hecate's the Queen of the Witches, unexpectedly. Their antiquated ruler. What's more, she's uncommon to you-you're dropped in an immediate line from her little girl Hellewise.† â€Å"I am?† Gillian stood somewhat straighter. She appeared to feel power shivering through her, a shining vitality, a feeling that she could connect and form the world. She felt as though she should have an emanation. â€Å"Really?† â€Å"Your extraordinary grandma Elspeth was one of the Harmans, the Hearth-Women, the line that originated from Hellewise. Elspeth's more seasoned sister Edgith turned into a major witch leader.† How could Gillian have ever thought she was conventional, not exactly normal? You were unable to contend with realities like these. She was from a line of significant witches. She was a piece of an old convention. She was uncommon. She felt incredibly, ground-breaking. That night, her dad called. He needed to know whether she was alright, and to tell her he cherished her. All Gillian needed to know was whether he'd be home for Christmas. â€Å"Of course I'll be home. I love you.† â€Å"Love you.† Be that as it may, she was unsettled when she hung up. (Blessed messenger, we must make sense of things. Is there a spell I ought to do on him?) (I'll consider it.) The following morning she cruised into school merrily and searched for somebody who might talk. She recognized the trimmed red head of J.Z. the Model and waved hi. â€Å"What's up, J.Z.?† J.Z. turned foggy blue-green eyes on her and fell into step. â€Å"Did you find out about Tanya?† Gillian's heart skirted a beat. â€Å"No,† she stated, with flawless truth. â€Å"She is very brave rash or contamination or something. Like toxic substance ivy. They state it's driving her crazy.† As usual, J.Z. talked gradually and with a practically empty air. Be that as it may, Gillian thought there was a glimmer of fulfillment under the vague look. She shot J.Z. a sharp look. â€Å"Well, that is too bad.† â€Å"Sure is,† J.Z. mumbled, grinning absently.

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Blog Archive Diamonds in the Rough UNC Kenan-Flagler for Latin American Applicants

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The USS Enterprise (CV-6) was an American aircraft carrier during World War II that earned 20 battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation. Construction In the period after World War I, the US Navy began experimenting with different designs for aircraft carriers. A new class of warship, its first aircraft carrier, USS Langley (CV-1), was built from a converted collier and utilized a flush deck design (no island). This initial vessel was followed by USS Lexington (CV-2) and USS Saratoga (CV-3) which were constructed using large hulls that had been intended for battlecruisers. Sizable carriers, these vessels had air groups numbering around 80 aircraft and large islands. Late in the 1920s, design work moved forward on the US Navys first purpose-built carrier, USS Ranger (CV-4). Though less than half the displacement of Lexington and Saratoga, Rangers more efficient use of space allowed it to carry a similar number of aircraft. As these early carriers commenced service, the US Navy and the Naval War College conducted several tests and war games through which they hoped to determine the ideal carrier design. These studies concluded that speed and torpedo protection were of significant importance and that a large air group was necessary as it provided greater operational flexibility. They also found that carriers utilizing islands had enhanced control over their air groups, were better able to clear exhaust smoke, and could direct their defensive armament more effectively. Testing at sea also found that larger carriers were more capable of operating in difficult weather conditions than smaller vessels such as Ranger. Though the US Navy originally preferred a design displacing around 27,000 tons, due to the restrictions imposed by the Washington Naval Treaty, it instead was forced to choose one that provided the desired characteristics but only weighed approximately 20,000 tons. Carrying an air group of around 90 aircraft, this design offered a maximum speed 32.5 knots. Ordered by the US Navy in 1933, USS Enterprise was the second of three Yorktown-class aircraft carriers. Laid down on July 16, 1934 at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, work moved forward on the carriers hull. On October 3, 1936, Enterprise was launched with Lulie Swanson, wife of Secretary of the Navy Claude Swanson, serving as sponsor. Over the next two years, workers completed the vessel and on May 12, 1938 it was commissioned with Captain N.H. White in command. For its defense, Enterprise possessed an armament centered on eight 5 guns and four 1.1 quad guns. This defensive armament would be enlarged and enhanced several times during the carriers long career. USS Enterprise (CV-6) - Overview: Nation:  United StatesType:  Aircraft CarrierShipyard:  Newport News Shipbuilding Drydock CompanyLaid Down:  July 16, 1934Launched:  October 3, 1936Commissioned:  May 12, 1938Fate:  Scrapped in 1958 Specifications: Displacement:  25,500 tonsLength:  824 ft., 9 in.Beam:  109 ft., 6 in.Draft:  25 ft., 11.5 in.Propulsion:  4 Ãâ€" Parsons geared steam turbines, 9 Ãâ€" Babcock Wilcox boilers, 4 Ãâ€" shaftsSpeed:  32.5 knotsRange:  14,380 nautical miles at 15 knotsComplement:  2,217 men Armament (as built): 8 Ãâ€" single 5 in. guns4 Ãâ€" quad 1.1 in. guns24 Ãâ€" .50 caliber machine gunsAircraft90 aircraft USS Enterprise (CV-6) - Prewar Operations: Departing the Chesapeake Bay, Enterprise embarked on a shakedown cruise in the Atlantic which saw it make port at Rio de Janreiro, Brazil. Returning north, it later conducted operations in the Caribbean and off the East Coast. In April 1939, Enterprise received orders to join the US Pacific fleet at San Diego. Transiting the Panama Canal, it soon reached its new home port. In May 1940, with tensions with Japan rising, Enterprise and the fleet moved to their forward base at Pearl Harbor, HI. Over the next year, the carrier conducted training operations and transported aircraft to US bases around the Pacific. On November 28, 1941, it sailed for Wake Island to deliver aircraft to the islands garrison. Pearl Harbor Near Hawaii on Dec. 7, Enterprise launched 18 SBD Dauntless dive bombers and sent them to Pearl Harbor. These arrived over Pearl Harbor as the Japanese were conducting their surprise attack against the US fleet. Enterprises aircraft immediately joined in the defense of the base and many were lost. Later in the day, the carrier launched a flight of six F4F Wildcat fighters. These arrived over Pearl Harbor and four were lost to friendly anti-aircraft fire. After a fruitless search for the Japanese fleet, Enterprise entered Pearl Harbor on Dec. 8. Sailing the next morning, it patrolled west of Hawaii and its aircraft sank the Japanese submarine I-70. Early War Operations In late December, Enterprise continued patrols near Hawaii while other US carriers unsuccessfully attempted to relieve Wake Island. In early 1942, the carrier escorted convoys to Samoa as well as conducted raids against the Marshall and Marcus Islands. Joining with USS Hornet in April, Enterprise provided cover for the other carrier as it carried Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittles force of B-25 Mitchell bombers towards Japan. Launched on April 18, the Doolittle Raid saw the American planes strike targets in Japan before proceeding west to China. Steaming east, the two carriers arrived back at Pearl Harbor later that month. On April 30, Enterprise sailed to reinforce the carriers USS Yorktown and USS Lexington in the Coral Sea. This mission was aborted as the Battle of the Coral Sea was fought before Enterprise arrived. Battle of Midway Returning to Pearl Harbor on May 26 after a feint towards Nauru and Banaba, Enterprise was quickly readied to block an anticipated enemy attack on Midway. Serving as Rear Admiral Raymond Spruances flagship, Enterprise sailed with Hornet on May 28. Taking a position near Midway, the carriers were soon joined by Yorktown. At the Battle of Midway on June 4, aircraft from Enterprise sank the Japanese carriers Akagi and Kaga. They later contributed to the sinking of the carrier Hiryu. A stunning American victory, Midway saw the Japanese lose four carriers in exchange for Yorktown which was badly damaged in the fighting and later lost to a submarine attack. Arriving at Pearl Harbor on June 13, Enterprise began a month-long overhaul. Southwest Pacific Sailing on July 15, Enterprise joined Allied forces to support the invasion of Guadalcanal in early August. After covering the landings, Enterprise, along with USS Saratoga, took part in the Battle of the Eastern Solomons on Aug. 24-25. Though the light Japanese carrier Ryujo was sunk, Enterprise took three bomb hits and was severely damaged. Returning to Pearl Harbor for repairs, the carrier was ready for sea by mid-October. Rejoining operations around the Solomons, Enterprise participated in the Battle of Santa Cruz on Oct. 25-27. Despite taking two bomb hits, Enterprise remained operational and took aboard many of Hornets aircraft after that carrier was sunk. Making repairs while underway, Enterprise remained in the region and its aircraft took part in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November and the Battle of Rennell Island in January 1943. After operating from Espiritu Santo in the spring of 1943, Enterprise steamed for Pearl Harbor. Raiding Arriving in port, Enterprise was presented with the Presidential Unit Citation by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Proceeding to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the carrier began an extensive overhaul which enhanced its defensive armament and saw the addition of an anti-torpedo blister to the hull. Joining the carriers of Task Force 58 that November, Enterprise took part in raids across the Pacific as well as introduced carrier-based night fighters to the Pacific. In February 1944, TF58 mounted as series of devastating attacks against Japanese warships and merchant vessels at Truk. Raiding through the spring, Enterprise provided air support for Allied landings at Hollandia, New Guinea in mid-April. Two months later, the carrier aided in attacks against the Marianas and covered the invasion of Saipan. Philippine Sea Leyte Gulf Responding to the American landings in the Marianas, the Japanese dispatched a large force of five fleet and four light carriers to turn back the enemy. Taking part in the resulting Battle of the Philippine Sea on June 19-20, Enterprises aircraft aided in destroying over 600 Japanese aircraft and sinking three enemy carriers. Due to the lateness of the American attacks on the Japanese fleet, many aircraft returned home in darkness which greatly complicated their recovery. Remaining in the area until July 5, Enterprise aided operations ashore. After a brief overhaul at Pearl Harbor, the carrier commenced raids against the Volcano and Bonin Islands, as well as Yap, Ulithi, and Palau in late August and early September. The following month saw Enterprises aircraft hitting targets in Okinawa, Formosa, and the Philippines. After providing cover for General Douglas MacArthurs landings on Leyte on Oct. 20, Enterprise sailed for Ulithi but was recalled by Admiral William Bull Halsey due to reports that the Japanese were approaching. During the subsequent Battle of Leyte Gulf on Oct. 23-26, planes from Enterprise attacked each of the three main Japanese naval forces. Following the Allied victory, the carrier conducted raids in the area before returning to Pearl Harbor in early December. Later Operations Putting to sea on Christmas Eve, Enterprise carried the fleets only air group that was capable of night operations. As a result, the carriers designation was changed to CV(N)-6. After operating in the South China Sea, Enterprise joined TF58 in February 1945 and took part in attacks around Tokyo. Moving south, the carrier used its day-night capability to provide support for the US Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Returning to the Japanese coast in mid-March, Enterprises aircraft attacked targets on Honshu, Kyushu, and in the Inland Sea. Arriving off Okinawa on April 5, it began air support operations for Allied forces fighting ashore. While off Okinawa, Enterprise was hit by two kamikazes, one on April 11 and the other on May 14. While the damage from first could be repaired at Ulithi, the damage from the second destroyed the carriers forward elevator and required a return to Puget Sound. Entering the yard on June 7, Enterprise was still there when the war ended in August. Fully repaired, the carrier sailed for Pearl Harbor that fall and returned to the US with 1,100 servicemen. Ordered to the Atlantic, Enterprise put into New York before proceeding to Boston to have additional berthing installed. Taking part in Operation Magic Carpet, Enterprise commenced a series of voyages to Europe to bring home American forces. At the conclusion of these activities, Enterprise had transported over 10,000 men back to the United States. As the carrier was smaller and dated relative to its newer consorts, it was deactivated at New York on Jan. 18, 1946 and fully decommissioned the following year. Over the next decade, attempts were made to preserve the Big E as a museum ship or memorial. Unfortunately, these efforts failed to raise enough money to buy the vessel from the US Navy and in 1958 it was sold for scrap. For its service in World War II, Enterprise received twenty battles st ars, more than any other US warship. Its name was revived in 1961 with the commissioning of USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Sources DANFS: USS Enterprise (CV-6)CV-6.orgUSS Enterprise

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The NAACP saw this as the perfect time to strike because the case really was a true showing of how separate but equal was just not what it claimed to be, Brown had no problem getting other black parents to join in on the case, and, in 1951, the NAACP requested an injunction that would forbid the segregation of Topekas public schools. The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas heard Browns case from June 25-26, 1951. At the trial, the NAACP argued that segregated schools sent the message to black children that they were inferior to whites; therefore, the schools were inherently unequal. One of the expert witnesses, Dr. Hugh W. Speer, testified that ...if the colored children are denied the experience in school of associating with white children, who represent 90 percent of our national society in which these colored children must live, then the colored childs curriculum is being greatly curtailed. 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Dream Street by Dream Street free essay sample

Do you remember the days when boy bands ruled? No, I dont mean the Jonas Brothers or Allstar Weekend – Im talking about the dancing/lip-syncing boy bands with corny rhymes and meaningless lyrics. You know, Backstreet Boys, N Sync, and New Kids on the Block. My favorite has always been Dream Street. Yeah, yeah, I know most of you are probably thinking, Who? Well, I dont blame you since theyve only released two  ­albums. Dream Street were best known for their high-pitched, child-like voices. (Imagine that, the voice that made millions of girls fall in love with Justin Bieber existed long before him.) Dream Street fit every criteria for a boy band: they danced, they sang, their lyrics were corny and rhyming, they incorporated the name of their band into their songs (â€Å"Oh its magic when we meet/Baby down on dream street†), and they sang about nothing but girls, girls, girls †¦ but, hey, thats why we love them, right? Well, thats why I loved them. We will write a custom essay sample on Dream Street by Dream Street or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Their music is high- ­energy and perfect when youre upset, happy, in love, just got dumped, or are falling asleep. Its odd to find a band whose music you can listen to any time. This album reminds me of simpler times, before things got complicated. I like to listen to it at night and just forget everything. If you were a fan of the boy band era, or if you just like happy-go-lucky music, â€Å"Dream Street† is for you.

Truth Hurts free essay sample

Most people view the truth as being one of the most fundamental building blocks of any relationship. However, there are certain instances, where the truth might be a difficult thing to disclose to someone. Truth has the power to either set one free, or destroy a friendship, relationship, and especially trust. Trust, in terms of the truth, is what either holds something together or tears it apart. As with all chances, there are both good consequences and bad consequences with telling the truth, however when it comes down to it, revealing the truth to others is far more important than keeping it from them. In today’s world, it appears that it is much easier to lie, rather than to tell the truth. Ever since childhood, the concept of lying has been subconsciously taught to us. Not major lies that could possibly cause great damage, but smaller ones to get by on. We will write a custom essay sample on Truth Hurts or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page As a child, many like to answer the phone. There are many times when you answer the phone and someone asks for your parents, although a child simply asks who it is and hands the phone to them. There are those day though, when you ask who it is, and your parents tell you to tell the person that they are either not available or not home yet. Thus subconsciously reinforcing that it is acceptable to lie occasionally. There was another instance that I had faced within my life. Not my own experience, but one of my best friend’s experiences. My best friend loved to smoke, however, he has just gotten a girlfriend. He had told me that they were together and that he could see being with that girl for a long time. The only way that she said that she would be his girlfriend was if he stopped smoking, because it was one of things in a boyfriend that she could not tolerate. So he said that he would man up and change his smoking habit for her. After a couple months into their relationship I started to notice that he had started smoking again. And then one day I confronted him about it, asking him if his girlfriend said it was ok for him to start smoking. He said that he did not want to tell her because he would have to admit that he had been lying to her, and he did not want to disappoint her. We talked about it, and I then told him that if he did not tell the truth, it would backfire. It was only a matter of time before someone found out the truth, and since they had mutual friends, someone was bound to tell her. He told me not to worry about it and that he could handle it. A couple months passed by, he kept on smoking and doing what he did and his girlfriend had no idea. Then one day, I got a call from him saying that his girlfriend had broken up with him. Since he was my best friend, I went to his house to check how he was doing. I went to his house, and he was a complete mess. He was crying saying that he loved the girl and that he wanted her back. His girlfriend on the other hand was extremely upset. She did not want to talk to him at all because she could not understand how he could have lied to her. All she wanted was the truth and she was disappointed that he was not even able to giver her that. She would have probably been less upset if she had found out from him and not from one of their friends. Now it was too late, my best friend was lying in his bed crying about how he should not have lied to his girlfriend. Lying usually doesn’t work to your advantage. It may seem like a good idea at the time, but really, it will come back to get you in the end. Although it may be difficult to tell someone the truth in any situation, it is necessary to do so even if it might hurt the person. It is only fair if you would like the same done for you. People do not like being lied to, and when they are lied to, they lose trust in the person that lied to them, in turn breaking up a relationship that might or might not mean a lot to you, either way, lying only causes more pain rather than good.

The Dangers of Bombs essays

The Dangers of Bombs essays Today more and more kids believe that bombs are fun to experiment with, but do not realize the dangers associated with even the simplest bombs. Although curiosity can be a great characteristic to have, curiosity when it comes to bombs should simply not be tolerated because all bombs produce an uncontrolled reaction leading to destruction that could harm to, or even kill someone. Even bombs in a controlled experiment by experts can be quite dangerous. Take into account the fact that many died during experiments with the atom bomb. Although the experts said it would be fine to watch and be in a close vicinity to the blast, they didnt know about the radiation caused by the reaction. This caused numerous deaths. Although most kids wont be experimenting with atom bombs, many dangers are associated with smaller types of bombs such as pipe bombs. Pipe bombs are especially lethal because they produce lots of shrapnel. Shrapnel is debris given off by the explosion (metal pieces of the pipe, or maybe even nails, glass, or bolts) that can cause lots of harm due to its velocity. Many kids believe that they are experts, and that nothing will ever happen to them, but it defiantly can. Many incidents have occured of kids being hurt or killed by their own bomb. One case is that of a kid building a pipe bomb in my area. He stuffed a lot of gunpowder into a pipe with nails and he started to screw the cap of the metal pipe on. The grinding of the metal caused sparks and ignited the bomb, and he lost his hand and will not ever be able to have children. All this happened because of a simple bad decision that he will have to remember for the rest of his life. Terroristic acts have plagued the entire world for centuries. These primitive acts of violence have an everlasting effect on communities thoughout the world. What may seem as icolated acts of hatred among cirtain groups can effect many generations dow...

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1500 words

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management - Essay Example This article shall focus on the matters regarding the competitive edge in the industry with respect to the group’s purchasing and supply chain management. Body Purchasing and supply chain management entails the performance and coordination of numerous activities that takes place both inside and outside an organisation. Research reveals that besides the supply chain that exists within an organisation, there has to be at least one supply chain with another organization. Further, studies reveal that â€Å"the structure of activities within and between companies is a critical cornerstone of creating unique and superior supply chain performance† (Lambert 2005). For Blacks Leisure Group to have an effective purchasing and supply chain management, key players of the chain should be incorporated with the business processes. The company’s processes should be standardised to ensure that there is harmony in linking up processes by purchase and supply chain managers of diffe rent organisations. As earlier mentioned, Leisure industry is very competitive and like any other business in the leisure industry, it is critical for Blacks to develop and sustain competitive advantage. To begin with, Leisure companies throughout the world are now facing enormous challenges because of the globalisation as a result of the enhanced connectivity brought about by the improved technology and the use of internet in doing business. Consequently, Blacks is currently facing very stiff competition from companies from the rapidly industrialised nations like the United States and those from Asian continent. These rival companies, most of which began less than two decades ago, are now tapping into the Blacks market in their quest to spread out their operation base. This may be mainly attributed to more efficient customer service and better distribution channels, networks and transportation as well as enhanced inventory management, material handling and effective communication o n the side of the rival companies. Initially companies were mainly concerned with their customers alone. However, it is rather obvious that the markets have now evolved and Blacks need to change its approach accordingly. Considering that competition may have dire effects on the group like profit declines and being driven out of the business, efforts should be geared towards effective management of their brands and setting up proper market positions. The modern society is a â€Å"now society† in that just like other customers, leisure consumers also want services and products instantly and in the most convenient means possible. As a result, majority of the customers have opted for internet business involving online transactions and thus abandoning tangible companies such as the Blacks Leisure Group. To remain relevant and profitable in the market, Blacks should exploit more on the online business given that marketing environment has changed substantially. Companies that have v entured into online marketing are now posing real competition to Black’s market and are in fact threatening to force them out of the business. It is therefore critical for the Blacks to uphold competitive edge over the online companies by broadening its distribution base in an economical manner, a strategy which is utilised by the rival compani

Evidence from Privatization Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1000 words

Evidence from Privatization - Essay Example However, due to limited budgets, governments have been unable to develop all part of the economy equally. Further problems like inadequate use of knowledge, experience and specialization in the management of the various sectors occur and citizens may not receive goods and services from the public enterprises effectively. Lack of competition in the public sector contributes a great deal in the inefficiencies, corruption and lack of motivation in public enterprises (Khan et al., 2012). The main reason governments have opted for privatization is the belief that private firms can make a more efficient and effective use of available resources than governments and at the same time profit the government from the higher revenues privatisation creates. It is also believed that privatisation may result to increased efficiency productivity and liquidity in the financial markets but on the other hand, lead to unemployment and dependency on foreign capital from multinational companies hence decli ne in a nation’s wealth and social welfare (Han, 2012). Full privatisation may have occurred especially in the services sector but it is generally not ideal for governments to conduct a full privatisation. Where natural resources and sensitive goods and or services for instance nuclear energy, partial privatisation is preferred. In this case, the government gives part of the ownership to a private firm, so that it can still have active control in the operations. Privatisation can take place either through share issue privatisation (SIP) which involves selling shares on the stock market or selling the whole firm or part of it to a strategic buyer by auction, asset sale, voucher privatisation or shares of ownership distributed to all citizens (at a low fee or even for free). SIP is the most common and it extends the domestic capital markets and increases the investment opportunities which in turn will stimulate economic growth though some risk is involved. Finding enough buyers could be a problem and as a result the prices drop and the capital gains become insignificant, in turn the transaction costs become high. Asset sale privatisation is common in developing countries. Voucher privatisation was common in the former socialist economies during the transition process. Asset sale and share privatisation are usually beneficial to the government as bidders normally compete and hence offer a high price which makes more money for the government (Walailuck and Christian-Oliver, 2011). Evaluation of privatisation should be from a point of view of the society’s well-being, not from the profit maximisation of the firms. The welfare of the people and the country in general and the state of its economy should be continually improved. There is a general view that all government involvement in the market represents some restrictions to business liberty so it has become intrinsically detrimental. Privatisation is a form of withdrawal of government involvement in business. Since 1980, many European countries have launched privatisation programs with the Great Britain being referred to as the origin of modern privatisation (Ioannis, 2012). Privatisation leads to enhanced economic performance.  

Aboriginal People In Canadian History And Culture History Essay

Aboriginal People In Canadian History And Culture History Essay Canada has provided a home for settlers ever since the first inhabitants arrived on the continent. Each of these groups of settlers had contributed to the rise of the country in several ways. Among the many inhabitants throughout the history of Canada, Canadian Indians had one of the greatest influence on the countrys economy and provided a very rich cultural heritage. Many experts think that the first Indian settlers had migrated to Canada during the last Ice Age, leaving their previous homeland, Siberia. After the ice had melted, only people could cross to Canada through the Bering Strait, while land animals had to stay behind.  [1]  Therefore, Canadian Indians had to establish their villages and society without the help of the most common European domestic animals such as donkeys, horses or oxen. Despite the fact that their domestic animal resources were limited, early Canadian Indians were very successful farmers. During the period between 500 BC and 1000 AD, each of the numerous Indian tribes had their own developed culture, customs and beliefs. Their food sources varied according to the geographical features of their living areas. In the northern areas of the country, fishing and hunting were the most popular means of acquiring food. The tribes living there, for example the Inuits, hunted for whales, thus they introduced a sea-hunting culture to the area. Moreover, among the Inuits, there were several fishermen who fished for salmon in the cold rivers surrounding their villages. The weather around the Arctic was quite harsh, especially during winter when the seas froze and snow covered everything, which made it necessary for the Inuits to develop new objects, such as the dog sleds, or the snow houses  [2]  , which are in use even in present day. The arrival of the European conquerors brought a huge change into the lives of the native people of Canada. As the members of the First Nations were skilled hunters and fishermen, they had resources and useful goods to offer to the Europeans. Among these goods, the most important one was animal fur (first the fur of beavers). Europeans and the native people made contact with each other with the help of trading goods. Europeans traded metal tools (which were very much needed by the Indians) for highly expensive animal fur. The limited cultural background of the North American hunting peoples provided an insatiable demand for the products of the more elaborate cultural development of Europeans. The supply of European goods, the product of a more advanced and specialized technology, enabled the Indians to gain a livelihood more easily to obtain their supply of food, as in the case of moose, more quickly, and to hunt the beaver more effectively.  [3]   As a result, several trading posts had been set up, which later evolved into towns, thus helping the development of Canadian settlements. The most active fur trading tribes, such as the Algonquians and the Hurons had an enermous role in the establishment of the very first trading stations and colonies. They hunted for food which they provided for the colonists, even if they had to carry these goods several hundreds of kilometers to be able to sell them. With the help of these tribes, the French colonists managed to establish the colony of Quebec, the first colony of Canada, in 1608. If it had not been for the help of the Algonquian and the Huron tribes, the French may have not been able to hold their stand on the continent. Due to the fact that the aboriginal inhabitants of Canada had been living in the country for a long time, several geographical areas were named by them, and many of these names are still in use in the present day. Actually, the name Canada originates from an Iroquoian word that means village or settlement  [4]  , which was later adopted by French settlers like Jacques Cartier. Other provinces and territories whose official names are aboriginal in origin are Yukon, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nunavut.  [5]  Also, there are thousands of towns or cities with their names originating from aboroginal names, which indicates the huge impact of the aboriginal culture on present day Canada. The art of the indigenous people of Canada also largely contributed to the countrys cultural heritage. The most important art had been created before the European settlers arrived, and these artifacts have very unique characteristics. The most popular artifacts produced in that time were the totem poles, which had animals, such as eagles, bears, ravens or legendary creatures depicted on them. Many of the aboriginal people were skilled sculptors or painters, and after the Europeans arrival some of them started to make art for a commercial purpose. As a result, more and more aboriginal art had reached a wide variety of audience, and the Indian art became more and more popular. The culture of the aboriginal people had a huge effect on the contemporary theatre, too. Many stories featured in plays or dramas were based on aboriginal stories told by Indian storytellers. Each tribe had its own creation story or myth that was told orally to the members of the tribe for hundreds of years, and especially during ceremonial occasions. These stories preserved the spoken language of the tribes, and added them to the cultural heritage of Canada. Today, there are several languages still spoken by indigenous people, and the most widespread ones include Anishinaabe and Cree, with several hundred thousand speakers; also Inuktitut, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, and Mikmaq.  [6]   One of the most important contribution of the native people to the economy of Canada was the use of the canoe throughout the trading period of the 17th and 18th century. As the European colonists could not navigate the area, they often hired aboriginal guides to help them find their way, and to mediate between trading tribes. The canoe (usually made from birch bark) was the fastest means of transport through the rivers of the country, and due to its design and structure, it could carry a huge amount of goods, such as fur, food, or the metal and iron tools that the native people were given in return. There had been several examples of a single native person carrying goods on his canoe from the eastern part of the country to the west. This journey consisted of several thousand kilometers, and the importance of keeping the trade routes active was recognised both by the colonists and the Indians. The native people of Canada contributed to the military successes first against the British, then later against the United States. During the war between the French colonists and the British, the Iroquis had trained the French soldiers in guerilla warfare, which was a great advantage. New France (the French colony in Canada) also had allies among the Algonquians, and they proved to be a great asset. The French had very close trading (hence military) ties with the Abenakis from Maine, many of whom had sought refuge in Canada and with the Micmacs and Malecites in the Maritimes. France also had loose alliances with the Great Lakes Algonquians: the Ojibwa, Ottawa, Potawatomi, Miami, and Illionis. Moreover, the Canadian fur traders and fort commanders, unlike the land-hungry English settlers, cultivated a friendship of the Algonquians by giving the Indians gifts and presents.  [7]   One of the most important Indian war heros was named Tecumseh, leader of the Shawnee tribe, and a large contributor to the success of the war against the Americans. He was later considered a folk legend, and many Canadians remember him as a hero for the defense he did to their country, even today. Apart from cultural and military contributions, the aboriginal people in Canada invented several of the now everyday items and activities, such as maple syrup, tug of war, lacrosse, the toboggan, snowshoes. Lacrosse is now a very popular sport in Canada, while maple syrup is considered one of Canadas national products. The aboriginal people showed the settlers how to make maple syrup, or itsinzibuckwud, as the Alqonquians called it, which meant drawn from wood. In the early days of colonization, it was the Natives who showed French settlers how to tap the trunk of a tree at the outset of spring, harvest the sap and boil it to evaporate some of the water. This custom quickly became an integral part of colony life and during the 17th and 18th centuries, syrup was a major source of high quality pure sugar. Later, however, they would learn to bore holes in the trees and hang their buckets on home-made spouts.  [8]   In modern day Canada, Quebec produces the largest amount of maple syrup in the world, followed by the United States. In conclusion, the native peoples contribution to the economy and cultural heritage of Canada is very important. Not only did the aboriginals made it possible for the European settlers to establish a country in the continent, but they also introduced them to the typical food and tools of the native people, which made the life of the settlers easier. With the help of fur trade, the early Canadian economy was flourishing, and the alliances between the European settlers and the Indians helped Canada obtaining its independence.

Shakespeares Hamlet Essay: Who is Gertrude? -- GCSE Coursework Shakes

Hamlet –Who is Gertrude?  Ã‚        Ã‚   This essay intends to explore Gertrude’s situation in the play in an attempt to answer many questions about her, the queen, wife of Claudius and former wife of his deceased brother, King Hamlet.    Back in 1883 Samuel Taylor Coleridge in Lectures and Notes on Shakspere and Other English Poets comments on what he interprets as a problem or inconsistency in the presentation of the character Gertrude in Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet:      Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Ham. A bloody deed;- almost as bad, good mother,   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   As kill a king, and marry with his brother.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Queen. As kill a king?    I confess that Shakspere has left the character of the Queen in an unpleasant perplexity. Was she, or was she not, conscious of the fratricide? (364-365)    Remember that the ghost does tell Hamlet not to prosecute the queen, but only Claudius. So she would seem to be innocent of the murder.    At the outset of the drama, Hamlet’s mother is apparently disturbed by her son’s appearance in solemn black at the gathering of the court, and she requests of him:      Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Good Hamlet, cast thy nighted colour off,   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   And let thine eye look like a friend on Denmark.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Do not for ever with thy vailed lids   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Seek for thy noble father in the dust:   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Thou know'st 'tis common; all that lives must die,   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Passing through nature to eternity. (1.2)    The queen obviously considers her son’s dejection to result from his father’s demise. She joins the king in asking Hamlet to stay in Elsinore rather than returning to Wittenberg. Respectfully the prince replies, â€Å"I shall in all my best obey you, madam.† So at the outset the audience notes a decidedly good relation... ...zine, 285:2011 (July 1898), 33-41. Rpt. in Women Reading Shakespeare 1660-1900. Eds Ann Thompson and Sasha Roberts. New York: Manchester University Press, 1997.    Burton, Philip. â€Å"Hamlet.† The Sole Voice. New York: The Dial Press, 1970. N. pag. http://www.freehomepages.com/hamlet/other/burton-hamlet.htm    Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. Lectures and Notes on Shakspere and Other English Poets. London : George Bell and Sons, 1904. p. 342-368. http://ds.dial.pipex.com/thomas_larque/ham1-col.htm    Jorgensen, Paul A. â€Å"Hamlet.† William Shakespeare: the Tragedies. Boston: Twayne Publ., 1985. N. pag. http://www.freehomepages.com/hamlet/other/jorg-hamlet.html    Shakespeare, William. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1995. http://www.chemicool.com/Shakespeare/hamlet/full.html No line nos.         

First Day of Classes

A9927139 English Writing March 13, 2013 First Day of Classes (draft 1) Throughout the first twenty years in most of our life, we have attended the first day of classes several times. This time, why not abandon the ancient way and be only one of its kinds. Early in the morning, students come to school half an hour before the bell rings. Step in to the school gate with a little part of our shirt out, so the prefect can catch us for not tucking the shirts in. The school petrol will definitely have a tremendous impression on us on the first day.Then, once students enter their classrooms, look around the existing mammal in the class, gaze at new classmates appearance and judge a book by its cover to decide whom we want to become friend with. Obviously we do not want to have a new amiga who is pretty but dumb, but at least it is better than without covering and being stupid. During the class, remember not to show off your talent and ability too early, and wait until the last minute. If no one else in the class can answer the question, then go for it.This is how our image of intelligent is formed; hopefully the rest of the class will praise you as Athena. Comes the break time, this is the perfect timing for us to acquaint new friends. We can see herds of pupils gather around and start giggling and gossiping. Try to start a conversation with peers we desire to be friends with and stick to them for the first few days. Friend’s accompany gives a sense of safety. After repeating the last two steps, there comes the end of the day. Farewell to our new friends and wish us a bright tomorrow.

Compensation and Ethics - 1802 Words

Running head: COMPENSTATION AND ETHICS Compensation and Ethics Compensation and Ethics The Sparklin’ Automotive Company has decided to adapt the balanced scorecard in order to measure its business performance more adequately. Recently the President of SAC set an e-mail with several questions regarding tying performance compensation to the balanced scorecard. This document will review the ethical dilemmas that may arise due to the implementation of incorrect performance measures. It will also review how SAC can avoid these issues as well as what performance measures should be implemented. Compensation and Ethics The Sparkiln’ Automotive Company has recently changed the method that they use to track the overall†¦show more content†¦The second area of concern is the customer perspective. One area of focus within this area should be the retention of our customers (M.U.S.E., n.d.). This can be measured using our sales records and customer databases as well as referencing the information within our NPS. Another area that should be considered is the area of customer satisfaction. The NPS system gives us a strong insight into how our customers feel about the products and services that we provide to them. The higher the score is the better. Our employees should be compensated for keeping this score at a high level. The internal business perspective takes an in-depth look into the structure of the company and how we conduct business (M.U.S.E., n.d.). One goal within this area is to improve the efficiency of our products. The more efficient our product becomes the happier our customers are. This performance measure is often determined by reviewing the number of products that are returned with quality issues (M.U.S.E., n.d.). Another goal at SAC is to keep our product cost as low as possible. This is achieved by turning over our inventory often. The last area we must keep in mind is the area of learning and growth perspective. One goal within this area is to create an innovative culture (M.U.S.E., n.d.). The knowledge that our employees possess is our greatest asset. If it is used properly SAC will be able to produce new products.Show MoreRelatedEthical Financial Reporting And Disclosure Quality893 Words   |  4 Pagesthe relationships between the director overlap and financial reporting quality, and for that purpose, analyzes the compensation measurement system and how it tights to performance (p. 183). The researcher also focuses on the impact of audit committee on the reporting and disclosure. 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