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The words came out of his mouth. â€Å"You’re already dead.† Then the man saw the icy blue eyes of the killer, and swore he saw hell itself. He saw a flash. A gun with a silencer. Then nothing. The killer stepped over the dead body and walked out of the door. His mission was complete. He then reported to his kill to his client, as part of standard procedure. On the other side of the globe, a faceless man smiled. The killer’s name was Neo. He was the best in the business. He had never failed before. And he was unequaled in his skills and mastery of a near-invincible fighting technique known only as the Potentium. Only two people in the world had conquered it. The apprentice was him; the master was a faceless shadow. He remembered his past. Abandoned at birth, he stole for food and money. One dark night, while on his rounds, he was about to swipe a woman’s purse, then, a faceless figure leapt out of the shadows and grabbed him in one graceful move. He was about to scream, however, his nemesis merely laid a finger on his chest. He could not even utter a word. The power of the Potentium, Neo reflected. Then he was brought to a shelter. He met countless other children. Then the training began. Neo was not even aware of how many trials he had gone through. It was simple. The children were pitted against one other. The master was ruthless. He did not care if any casualties arose. He just cared for the best fighter. And†¦perhaps something more sinister. Neo rose to the semi-finals. Then the finals. Both opponents then had been battle-hardened, and had a wide array of tricks up their sleeves. Neo knew better then to underestimate his opponent. He had a distinct advantage over his opponent. While his nemesis was abducted from a rich family and longed for home, Neo had nothing to lose. That gave him the edge. After hours of intense and fierce fighting, he saw an opening and went for it. His opponent fell with a thunk to the floor, his head a bloody mess. Neo threw his cudgel to the floor and collapsed into a bloody heap. He had no time to rest, much less to catch his breath. The master dragged his body into a chamber. It was dark. â€Å"I have chosen you†, Neo remembered him saying. â€Å"For whhhat?† he remembered his pathetic former self saying. â€Å"The forbidden art of the Potentium†, he said. â€Å"The chance to become a master of all life.† To conquer others, you have to first conquer yourself, he remembered his master saying. The apprentice trained and trained. Years passed like a flash. Then he became a master. â€Å"I have taught you what I know. However, the final step to master the Potentium lies not in me, but somewhere else. We will meet again. Sooner than you know. Quicker than you think.† Neo nodded. Then he was thrown out to the streets. His mastery of Vaapad conquered all others. He easily killed, easily slaughtered dozens in seconds. He had become a killer. He soon held a reputation for being the fastest, strongest, smartest, craziest, deranged among all others in his line of work. No living man knew his true identity, and no one dared to cross his path. He accepted jobs on an unusual basis. The deadlier the better. However, so far, none of his missions had come even close to undoing him. He was the master of all form, all life. However, his master’s words nagged at him: You are powerful, but there is something you lack, something you need to do. To become truly immortal. To become truly a master of all. This is something I cannot show you. You will have to walk on the path yourself. Neo thought of his master as a master of deception, one able to mask himself thoroughly in the night and seemed to be able to read minds. He also seemed to possess unnatural powers. One day, in the training area. The Master was walking around the area. Suddenly, an apprentice decided that he detested the training and tried to slaughter the Master. He rushed at him. The shadow didn’t even turn around. In full view of everyone, the apprentice was flung like a rag doll to the ceiling and bounced right back to the floor with a sickening thud. And the Master hadn’t even moved. Since that day onwards, the followers became believers. Neo checked his inbox. There was where he accepted jobs. The messages were encrypted in a powerful and unusual form: a 64-key algorithm. Neo had to remember the 64 characters by heart. Luckily, this was no problem for him. Vaapad granted him a perfect memory. Neo typed in the 64-character pass-key and accessed his inbox. There was only one message. He opened it. It read: call – agdagbafegefhgae. Within seconds, it had disintegrated, leaving the message only in Neo’s memory. He at once knew that was a code. As the alphabets did not pass the ninth one (letter i), he knew that it was the famed alphabet-numeral code. Each alphabet told you how far in the Hindu-Arabic numeral system you had to go. Such as a=1 and b=2 and so on. He decrypted the 16 numeral telephone number and went to his (also) encrypted telephone. He was about to dial the number when something in his memory clicked. An enigma†¦no†¦a sense of familiarity. He immediately felt a sense of suspicion. As his master had told him: never ignore your instincts, no matter how small and trivial. He then pulled out the telephone book and searched. The number was oddly familiar. Then he realized he had tried to call the American Association of Pet Owners. He frowned. Was this a practical joke? He went back to the message and scanned it again. Nothing unusual†¦wait. He kicked himself. How stupid could he be to miss it out! He assumed that the dash in front of the meaningless alphabets was an indicator to read them, actually, it was a negative sign. It meant for him to decrypt the letters backwards. (eg z=1)_ He dialed on the phone’s fingerprint-free surface, this time with the correct number. So you have decrypted my message, the man on the other side of the phone responded. He was undoubtedly using a voice-changer, like many of his other clients who did not want him to recognize them or record their conversation. Neo didn’t care, as his prowess was too great to fear any attack. I want you to assassinate a man, the man said. For a sum of ten million dollars. Accepted, Neo replied. The man then sent over his intended target’s ID documents to Neo’s email. Then the phone went dead. Neo opened up his inbox. The target was a common man named John Kevler who lived in New York. He had no wealth, no record of anything at all. Almost like a man whom did not exist. Funny why some guy wants to knock him off, Neo thought. He was always up for a challenge but was afraid that it was going to be another piece-of-cake job. However, ten million was no small sum and Neo always wanted opportunities to build up his treasury. Striding to his weaponry room, Neo pressed his thumb against a scanner for the door to open. Thousands of weapons and armor flashed back at him, most of them invented by him. He strapped on a thin jacket made of what seemed to be loose fabric to the untrained eye, but it was actually a heavily sealed piece of armor, capable of stopping a machine gun’s bullets up to a distance of 5cm. It was perfect for street operations. Neo had invented this himself. Grabbing guns and grenades, Neo stepped out to the cruel world. The hunt had began. It was not hard to track down Kevler. His only listed residence was a shabby house which looked dilapidated and rotten. Looks can be deceiving, Neo thought before stepping in. He barely had time to avoid the two attackers. The two masked men launched themselves at him and tried to take him down. They were good, but no match for Vaapad. Neo used a technique known as the Spider’s Trap and caused the two men to slam into each other with stunning velocity. Then he finished them off. He searched them for some ID. They had none. Neo wondered who could have sent them. They fought like common mercenaries, not professional hitmen. It seemed that they were merely an annoyance for him, not a real threat. He was now left with no clues. For an ordinary man, that is, thought Neo. Instead he drew upon his limited psychic powers and used the mercenaries as his focus point. He only saw a building. The ReVelk building in the heart of the city. It was sealed and was the most mysterious building in the town. Few entered and few left it. The perfect place for a master of deception, Neo thought. It was only then Neo realized that ReVelk was actually an anagram of Kevler. No doubt it was where Kevler hid in. Hey, this is beginning to get good, Neo thought with a touch of humour. Then, he proceeded to the building. The door was thumb-print guarded. No uninvited guest could get in. However, at this stage, Neo knew that the opponent probably knew he was coming. So, he had to be able to get in using the simplest method. He pressed his thumb against the scanner. When the door slid open, Neo felt a sense of nostalgia evoking in him. Could this be†¦he scanned the area. He realized that it was a throne room†¦and sitting on the throne was a man. And surrounding him were two others. This place was where he trained. The man on the throne was his Master. The Master was as enigmatic as before. This time, his face was hooded and could not be seen clearly. Neo felt a surge of power in the room, something he had never felt before. The power was far greater than his. He almost dropped to his knees. â€Å"Why†¦?† Neo managed to utter. â€Å"Do you understand?† the Master asked. â€Å"Do you understand, my apprentice?† â€Å"You are Kevler. And you were the one who called me†. â€Å"Very good†, the Master replied. â€Å"But why† Neo screamed out. â€Å"Kill him†, the Master said, not to Neo, but at his two bodyguards. They leapt towards him. Neo fumed. He didn’t need this. He wanted answers! Quickly he adopted the fiercest of Vaapad and used his anger to channel the powerful flow through his body. Then he leapt at his attackers. Surprisingly, both of them met his attack with equal force. The energies clashed with astonishing power and the three of them were flung back like rag dolls. ‘How†¦.† Neo managed to utter. No one on Earth can match Vaapad! Much less some common men! His shock was not lost on the Master. â€Å"I think it is time to enlighten you†, the Master said. â€Å"Ten years ago, I was already a Master of Vaapad. I was as invincible as any man could be. However, I felt my strength begin to wane and weaken. I knew I was going to die.† â€Å"Hence I set forth around the world for suitable apprentices, gathered all seemingly worthy protà ©gà ©s, in search of one who would carry my power. I immediately singled you and five others. I knew†¦just by feeling the potential in you. The sealed bar of energy, waiting to explode like a full-fledged bomb. I set you free.† â€Å"To prove my theory right, I taught Vaapad to all the other hopefuls except for the six of you. I was right. They didn’t master Vaapad. Vaapad mastered them. By the next day, they had become spiritless shells. The same also occurred to three others like you, who were torn apart by their own fear and anger†. â€Å"Tonight, one of you will fufill the ancient prophecy, written by my own Master himself, before I killed him in his sleep,† grinned the Master. â€Å"Soon, there will be a man more than a man, and he will rise and master the forbidden arts like none have ever before, and set the world free, by annihilating all who purges it.† Neo stared in shock. â€Å"That’s right, my young apprentice. One of you will use Vaapad against the world. And thus annihilate it completely†. Neo collapsed to the ground. Everything he believed in†¦every fact he stood for†¦shattered. Vaapad was not a means to an end. It was the end itself. Could it be†¦that Vaapad was created for the sole purpose of annihilation and decimation of the human race? Deal with the immediate threat first, he heard his Master’s voice instruction him, like some distant memory from a past which did not exist. Gathering strength from Vaapad, he spring-boarded right in front of the throne and positioned his body into a style anyone would recognize as offensive. â€Å"So you have chosen†¦death,† the Master said. His two other apprentices leapt. All three of them were well-versed in Vaapad. They were all Masters, even. But Neo had the disadvantage in numbers. All were masters in fighting. All knew how to kill. All believed in Vaapad. Neo twirled about, trying to separate the two of them. It didn’t work. His enemies this time were just too good. Moreover, he was not yet a true Master of Vaapad. Neo was desperate for any opening. However his opponents gave him none. He was tiring, and quick. He needed to end this battle fast. Even in the middle of a duel, never hesitate to stop and think. The rash offensive can only win a battle for you. The analytical mind can win a war for you. His Master’s voice again; one of his first teachings to Neo. Neo had analyzed Vaapad thoroughly and eventually found a weakness: Vaapad practitioners were too aggressive in combat. They struck at anything they saw. They believed that offense was the best defense. Sweeping through his attackers, Neo pivoted on his right foot and twirled around to land right between his adversaries. The two lunged at him. Neo simply leaned 90 degrees back, allowing his opponents to strike at each other. It was enough. In his precarious position, he unsheathed his sword and severed both opponents’ legs at the same time. Their heads soon followed. Neo staggered back and pointed his sword at his Master. â€Å"Surrender†, he said, not knowing what else to say. â€Å"Not to the likes of you†, said the Master as he pulled a sword out and pointed it at Neo. â€Å"I must confess I’ve never much believed the prophecy, my young apprentice. I am a Master of Vaapad. The Master of Vaapad. Weak as I may be, but you know this, the principle for Vaapad: the mind has control over the body.† Neo lunged at the Master. Both men met. How†¦can I even defeat my Master, the Master of Vaapad? thought Neo. He launched a fierce offensive but his Master was just too powerful to overcome. You are not a Master of Vaapad†¦yet†¦he remembered his Master saying. But how can that be? I am destined to be the greatest Master ever! That much is clear. Suddenly he realized the many lies the Master had fed him while he was young. Now the revelations came back. What if†¦I am already a Master of Vaapad? What if my Master has been feeding me lie after lie†¦and I bought all of them! He suddenly recalled one of his Master’s earlier lessons about mastering Vaapad: the mental block is the greatest of them all. Remember, the mind has control over the body. Whether you will utilize your mind fully, or shrink away from the weakness of the body, all depends on you and you alone. Neo cringed. He realized that he was already a Master of Vaapad. Long ago, he was. He was the prophesized one. And that would never change. With this newfound revelation, he lunged at his former Master, stronger than ever. His former Master must have noticed his revelation, because he suddenly became weary of Neo, no longer fighting in the almost playful style which he did in moments ago. Both men clashed. Lightning struck the building at the amazing power inside. Both men locked together, in a fearsome contest of strength. Whoever wins this wins the war, Neo realized. Redoubling his efforts, he pushed harder against the wall of energy which was his former Master. His former Master was weak, but his control of his mind never allowed the body to give up, no matter how exhausted. He never succumbed. Not even to a stronger opponent. â€Å"You will never defeat me! Me, the creator of Vaapad! I created this style, I was the only Master and will be the only Master! My predecessors failed to produce the ultimate for of combat. Do you understand? I am the Creator and Master of Vaapad!† Neo did not even flinch at this new revelation. He had complete mastery of body and mind. Nothing would break his concentration. His body and mind moved as one. He decided to end this now. He shattered his former Master’s shield with his own psychic energy. His nemesis flew back and was trapped inside his own ball of psychic energy. â€Å"You don’t understand. And you will never understand,† said Neo. â€Å"No matter how good you think you are†¦there is always someone better. And that person is me.† Focusing his power on the intense psychic energy, his power caused the psychic energy surrounding his former Master to implode. And the man inside was no more. As terrifying as it was, the dark side energy inside the Master erupted in a blaze of blue power, like a terrible firestorm wreathed out of centuries of hate and anger. The whole building came down in a flash. Neo was struck by rock after rock of the fallen building. As he lay dying, Neo realized something. The prophecy was true, but the mentioned beings in it never had to do what it mentioned. His former master never realized that. He believed all things had been foretold even before it happened. He never realized that the future was constantly in motion. I am the positive master of Vaapad, Neo realized, and his former Master was the negative Master of Vaapad. When they clashed, they became nothing. Neutral. Non-existing. Neither could live while the other alive. Both were anomalies. Both were meant to die. All things become clear at death, Neo thought with a smile before letting go of his life and fulfilling his destiny. And then there were none. 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Is information society the consequence of a revolutionary change from previous social relations or has there just been gradual evolution - Essay Example An information society would be meaningless if it is following a set agenda. This could be a politically backed agenda or could derive its motivation from a number of different areas, most of which remain within the state itself. The society has a very pertinent role to play as far as the information spreading regimes are concerned. If the society is naà ¯ve and does not actually know what this information would do towards their own lives, it would be safe to state that such an information society is serving the cause of absolutely no one. Propagation of political thought within an information society would be equivalent to meeting an objective or a goal which is intended and hence motivated in such a manner that it changes the perceptions of the people. Following an agenda within an information society is therefore filled with different dispositions, all of which have an important role at understanding the dictum of bringing in a social change, one that is either of a short-term na ture or meant to bring a long run progression. Then there is the important discussion of political tilts getting shifted through the incorporation of media outlets and under such aegis, an information society would only work best towards providing that competitive advantage that has been envisaged.

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Business Environment Essay 1. Aim: The aim of this unit is to give learners an understanding of individual and group behaviour in organisations and to examine current theories and their application in managing behaviour in the workplace. 2. Unit abstract: This unit focuses on the behaviour of individuals and groups within organisations. It explores the links between the structure and culture of organisations and how these interact and influence the behaviour of the workforce. The structure of a large multi-national company with thousands of employees worldwide will be very different from a small local business with 20 employees. The way in which an organisation structures and organises its workforce will impact on the culture that develops within the organisation. This system of shared values and beliefs will determine and shape the accepted patterns of behaviour of an organisations workforce. The culture in organisations that differ in size, for example, or are from different sectors of the economy can be very different. The structure and culture of an organisation are key factors which contribute to motivating the workforce at all levels of the organisation. The Japanese were instrumental in developing a culture of ‘continuous improvement through teamwork’ in their manufacturing industry. This culture has now been exported around the world and encapsulates the way in which structure and culture contribute to patterns of behaviour in the workplace. This unit will develop learner understanding of the behaviour of people within organisations and of the significance that organisational design has on shaping that behaviour.

The Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad :: Pro Con Essays

In the US, the number of university students who study abroad increased dynamically. 154,168 American college students studied abroad from 2000 to 2001 compared to 48,483 students from 1985 to 1986 (Rooney 4). The more students study abroad, the more organizations have to work flexible. â€Å"The university has tried to track the changing interests of its students and the increasingly global nature of its curriculum by setting up programs in countries that did not attract as much interest a generation ago†(Rooney 2). A decade ago, the only destinations of studying abroad were in Western Europe, but there are many places for students to study abroad all over the world now (Rooney 2). Why students want to study abroad? For the reason, they can experience many amazing things. Studying abroad is not only to participate in classes at university but also to stay in different cultures and languages. To know other cultures is interesting, because bad manners in a country are sometimes normal things in the other. If you can speak more languages, we can talk to many people. Nowadays, it is very important to communicate with people who are from other countries because of businesses and to understand other cultures. This experience will positively affect one’s future. Furthermore, ways of thinking and knowledge will be wide and flexible. Therefore, studying abroad has many benefits. However, most students who desire to study abroad tend to think that they can experience only good things. This thinking relate to pamphlets because they only say good things. A studying abroad pamphlet says, â€Å"Learn a language, broaden your perspective, explore your iden tity, challenge yourself, increase your self-confidence and decision making skills, re-evaluate your priorities, values or goals, and discover a new or family cultural heritage† (C Pendex A). If students read this, they will definitely feel like studying abroad, but they have to know opposite side. Besides, the most important thing to remember is why they go overseas. The purpose of studying abroad is, of course, to study. Some foreign students die because of accidents or committing suicide. International students experience not only good things but also many bad situations. However, bad things are rarely showed in public.

Fastest Way To Cool A Soda

The fastest way to cool a soda deals a lot with heat transfer. Heat is a measure of the average molecular motion of matter and can be transferred from one piece of matter to another in four different ways which are conduction, convection, evaporation, and radiation. (Tania Dakka) In the experiment the different levels of the independent variable include a cooler with ice, another with ice and water, one with water ice and salt, the refrigerator, and the freezer.Prior research has been done on this subject by Andrew Olson who has a Ph. D and tested with the refrigerator and freezer. From earlier researchers, facts show that in both the freezer and refrigerator, cold air is removing heat from the room-temperature soda can by convection. Convection is the movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which results in transfer of heat.  (Weather Questions)In this ex periment, when immersing a can of soda in a cold liquid, it is okay to expect that a much greater number of molecular interactions would result and data would show whether the soda will cool off faster. In the experiment the dependent variable is the the temperature of the soda over different periods of time. We plan on taking the temperature (C ) of the soda in each of the different independent variables after 20 minutes, 40 minutes, and 60 minutes.Also, the salt in the salt water, lowers the freezing point of the water, allowing the ice in the ice bath to melt while still retaining its temperature. (Education) This makes the chilly water in the ice bath even colder. By conducting the experiment the heat should transfer from the soda to one of the levels of the independent variable and the data should help support convection in hope to learn which one is the fastest way to cool the soda. Fastest Way to Cool a Soda The fastest way to cool a soda deals a lot with heat transfer. Heat is a measure of the average molecular motion of matter and can be transferred from one piece of matter to another in four different ways which are conduction, convection, evaporation, and radiation. (Tania Dakka) In the experiment the different levels of the independent variable include a cooler with ice, another with ice and water, one with water ice and salt, the refrigerator, and the freezer.Prior research has been done on this subject by Andrew Olson who has a Ph. D and tested with the refrigerator and freezer. From earlier researchers, facts show that in both the freezer and refrigerator, cold air is removing heat from the room-temperature soda can by convection. Convection is the movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which results in transfer of heat.  (Weather Questions)In this ex periment, when immersing a can of soda in a cold liquid, it is okay to expect that a much greater number of molecular interactions would result and data would show whether the soda will cool off faster. In the experiment the dependent variable is the the temperature of the soda over different periods of time. We plan on taking the temperature (C ) of the soda in each of the different independent variables after 20 minutes, 40 minutes, and 60 minutes.Also, the salt in the salt water, lowers the freezing point of the water, allowing the ice in the ice bath to melt while still retaining its temperature. (Education) This makes the chilly water in the ice bath even colder. By conducting the experiment the heat should transfer from the soda to one of the levels of the independent variable and the data should help support convection in hope to learn which one is the fastest way to cool the soda.

Keeping the Good Ones

Training employees will lead to increased productivity and better outcomes. Therefore, it is necessary to treat team members as people first and as employees second. It will motivate their engagement in work and interest in outcomes. Actually, staff training will inspire employees and provide them with necessary practical tools in order to keep the good people the company already has. The core principles of successful management are:To offer yourself (director, senior manager) as a person firstly and director secondlyTo offer time with a regular take 10 check-inTo offer motivation and appreciationIt is known that companies spend lots of capital investments in tomorrow’s leaders without paying attention to today’s employees. It is suggested that money is the main reason of departures. Nevertheless, it is not. Money plays important part, though this part is minor compared with other factors. Motivation based only on material awards is insufficient, although lack of money is also a de-motivator.So, there is not need to throw money after employee who is unhappy, because it will create an unhappy employee who is better off financially. It is necessary to outline that variety of factors exist to motivate employees. Therefore, motivation should be intrinsic. There is not single method to motivate all the employees at once. Motivation depends on each employee. Directors should understand these principles, if they want to develop leaders. Otherwise, directors will serve only corporate ambitions of leading competitors.The first key is to build a better culture. If a company wants to retain its employees in whom it has invested capital, time and relationships, it has, firstly, to provide improvements of corporate structure. It s required to look at corporate hierarchy culture – vertical or horizontal. Vertical structure results in decreased communication, less employees’ empowerment and general decrease in commitment, whereas horizontal structu re does the opposite meaning it aims at decreasing friction and power struggles between employees and senior management.Horizontal structure tends to ensure higher visibility and accountability. The next step is to improve employee commitment and communication mechanism. It is important to remember that to improve the quality of employees’ life means to ensure better commitment and performance of the company.The second key is to empower employees. Actually, empowerment is a matter of discussion, though often this concept is misunderstood. It is proved that empowered employees are able to make quicker decisions, they are more confident in their abilities, etc. Thus, empowerment increases employee’s satisfaction and decreases corporate costs related to remediation work.Motivated employees are willingly engaged in innovations and problem-solving processes. The main benefit of empowerment is that it generates loyalty among employees. Therefore, empowered employees realize that their contribution is valued and they are respected.Finally, the third key is to improve relationship skills. It means that relationships within corporate culture may either make or break the company’s performance. Relationship and communication skills are vital component of corporate culture. The company’s managers and directors should display corporate personality traits such as sense of humor, family values, empathy, genuineness to motivate employees follow their example. People should be valued more then outcomes.Further, chief executives should be readily accessible and easily approached. It goes without saying that the better relationship skills among employees and directors, the better the corporate culture. Effective communication is playing nowadays one of the most important roles in organizations and companies, because it is the only source of mutual understanding among employees and customers, directors and suppliers, etc.ReferencesKeeping the Good Ones . (2001). Retrieved March 11, 2007, from http://mpcfilms.com

George H. W. Bush Biography

George H. W. Bush Biography George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. He was an oil businessman and politician, serving as Texas congressman, ambassador to the United Nations, CIA director, vice president, and as the 41st president of the United States. He died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94. Fast Facts: George H.W. Bush Born: June 12, 1924Died: November 30, 2018Term in Office: January 20, 1989 - January 20, 1993Education: Graduated from Yale University with a degree in economicsSpouse: Barbara Bush (nee Pierce)Children: George W. Bush,  43rd President of the U.S., Pauline Robinson (Robin) who died at age three, John F. Jeb Bush - Governor of Florida (1999-2007),  Neil M. Bush, Marvin P. Bush, and Dorothy W. Doro BushKey Accomplishments: 41st president of the U.S. Enlisted in World War II at the age of 18 and became the youngest aviator at the time. Founded his own oil company in Texas and became a millionaire by the age of 40. U.S. congressman from Texas’ 7th District from 1967-1971. Ambassador to the United Nations and director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Family Ties and Marriage George H. W. Bush was born to Prescott S. Bush, a wealthy businessman and Senator, and Dorothy Walker Bush. He had three brothers, Prescott Bush, Jonathan Bush, and William Buck Bush, and one sister, Nancy Ellis. On January 6, 1945, Bush married  Barbara Pierce. They had been engaged before he went off to serve in World War II. When he returned from the war in late 1944, Barbara dropped out of Smith College. They were married two weeks after his return. Together they had four sons and two daughters: George W. (43rd President of the U.S.), Pauline Robinson (who died at age three), John F. Jeb Bush (former governor of Florida),  Neil M. Bush, Marvin P. Bush, and Dorothy W. Doro Bush. At time of Barbara’s death on April 17, 2018, she and George H.W. had been married for 73 years, making them the longest-married presidential couple in U.S. history. Of his beloved Barbara, Bush once wrote, â€Å"I have climbed perhaps the highest mountain in the world, but even that cannot hold a candle to being Barbaras husband.† George Bushs Military Service Before going to college, Bush signed up to join the navy and fight in World War II. He rose to the level of lieutenant. He was a navy pilot flying 58 combat missions in the Pacific. He was injured bailing out of his burning aircraft during a mission and was rescued by a submarine. Life and Career Before the Presidency Bush came from a wealthy family and attended private schools. After high school, he joined the Navy to fight in World War II before going to Yale University. He graduated from Yale with honors in 1948, earning a degree in economics. Bush began his career right out of college working in the oil industry in Texas and created a lucrative career for himself. He became active in the Republican Party. In 1967, he won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1971, he was U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. He served as the chairman of the Republican National Committee (1973-74). He was the chief liaison to China under Ford. From 1976-77, he served as the director of the CIA. From 1981-89, he served as vice president under Reagan. Becoming the President Bush gained the nomination in 1988 to run for president and chose Dan Quayle to run as vice president. He was opposed by democrat Michael Dukakis. The campaign was extremely negative and centered around attacks instead of plans for the future. Bush won with 54% of the popular vote and 426 out of 537 electoral votes. Events and Accomplishments of George Bush’s Presidency Much of George Bushs attention was focused  on foreign policies. Invasion of Panama (1989) - Codenamed Operation Just Cause, the invasion was the result of continuing dissatisfaction with the actions of general and dictator Manuel Noriega. His side lost the election but refused to step down. Because of United States interests in the canal zone and Noriega’s shifting allegiance to the Soviet Union, in December 1989, Bush sent troops into Panama to depose General Manuel Noriega. Noriega was heavily involved in drug trafficking. The attack was a success with Noriega removed from power.Persian Gulf War (1990-91) -   Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces invaded and occupied Kuwait in August of 1990. Other Middle Eastern states such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia became alarmed and called on the US and other allies to assist. From January to February 1991, a US led coalition fought and defeated the Iraqi forces in Kuwait.  This action was given the name Desert Storm. When the Iraqi forces were removed from Kuwait, Bush stopped all military activi ty and did not pursue deposing Saddam Hussein. Bush’s handling of the invasion in Kuwait is often considered to have been his greatest presidential success. From 1990-91, the Soviet Union began breaking up as the Communist Party let go of its stranglehold on the country. The Berlin Wall came down in 1990.Economically, Bush had boxed himself into a corner with his campaign promise, Read my lips: No new taxes. However, he was required to sign  a bill into law  to raise taxes to try and reduce the deficit.Savings and Loan bailout (1989) -   At the time considered to be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Bush signed into law a  Ã¢â‚¬â€¹bailout plan paid for by taxpayers.Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska (1989) - The oil tanker hit Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound on March 23rd and subsequently lost 10.8 million gallons of oil. The disaster was further compounded by a slow emergency response and impacted over 1300 miles of coastline.Clean Air Act (1990) - President Bush officially added his support to the Clean Air Act, hastening its long-delayed passage in Congress.Daily Point of Light Award (1990) - Bush crea ted the Daily Point of Light Award to recognize ordinary Americans for taking voluntary action to solve serious social problems in the communities. Over the course of his presidency, Bush recognized 1,020 Daily Points of Light award recipients representing all 50 states who had worked to address problems ranging from childhood AIDS to adult illiteracy and from gang violence to homelessness. Today, the Points of Light organization continues to award Daily Point of Light recognition annually. The 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award was awarded by President Barack Obama on July 15, 2013. Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) - A  civil rights law designed to grant similar protections as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to people with disabilities. Life After the Presidency After losing the 1992 election to Bill Clinton, Bush largely retired from public service. When his eldest son, George W. Bush won the presidency in 2000, Bush Sr. made frequent public appearances in support of his son and many political and social causes. In 2005, he joined with former president Clinton to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina which devastated the Gulf Coast region in 2005. In a matter of months, the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund raised more than $100 million in donations. In 2011, President Barack Obama honored Bush by awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.   Death Suffering from Parkinsons disease since 2012, Bush died at his home in Houston, Texas on November 30, 2018, at age 94. In a statement issued from the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, President Donald Trump praised Bush’s leadership and accomplishments. â€Å"Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service- to be, in his words, ‘a thousand points of light,’† the statement read in part.Former President George H.W. Bush will be buried on the grounds of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas, next to Barbara and their long-lost daughter, Robin, who died at age three. Historical Significance Bush was president when the Berlin Wall fell, and the Soviet Union fell apart. He sent troops into Kuwait to help fight Iraq and Saddam Hussein in the First Persian Gulf War. In 1989, he also ordered the removal of General Noriega from power in Panama by sending troops in.   George H W Bush Quotes Appeasement does not work. As was the case in the 1930s, we see in  Saddam Hussein  an aggressive dictator threatening his neighbors.â€Å"I think the 24-hour news cycle has helped exaggerate the differences between the parties. You can always find someone on TV somewhere carping about something. That didnt happen 20 years ago.†Ã¢â‚¬Å"I do not like broccoli. And I havent liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And Im President of the United States and Im not going to eat any more broccoli.† Updated by Robert Longley

How to Study for Fill in the Blank Tests

How to Study for Fill in the Blank Tests Of all the test question  types, fill-in questions may be the most feared. But this type of question doesnt have to give you an immediate brain drain. There is an effective strategy for preparing for this type of test question. In most cases, the best tool for test preparation is great class notes. When you take good notes from your teachers lecture, you usually have about 85% of the material youll need to prepare for any type of test,  right on hand. Most teachers create tests straight from their lecture notes. When preparing for a fill-in test, your class notes are even more important than ever. If you have been able to record your teachers notes word for word, you may have some fill-in phrases for the test right in front of you already. If youre preparing for a fill-in-the-blank test right now, pull out those class notes and try one of these two study strategies. Strategy 1: Leave Out a Word The great thing about this method is that it actually prepares you for all types of questions. Youll find that this method makes it easy to answer most any essay question, as well as the fill-ins. Read over your class notes and underline new terms, important dates, noteworthy phrases, and the names of key people.Put parentheses around the sentence that contains your key word or phrase.Copy each sentence onto a clean sheet of paper, leaving out the key word or phrase.Leave a blank space where they key word or phrase should go.At the bottom of the paper  containing your sentence (or on a separate page), make a list of the key words and phrases. This will serve as your key.Read over your sentences and attempt to fill in the blanks with correct answers in very light pencil. Consult your notes when necessary.Erase your work and continue this process until you can answer all your fill-in questions with ease.For insurance, read through the relevant chapters in your text to find any words or phrases you didnt find in your notes.Go through the same process of copying sentences and filling in the answers until they all come easily. Strategy 2: Dry Erase Practice Test You can create your own reusable practice test by using the following steps. Make a photocopy of your class notes or textbook pages.White out key words, dates, and definitions.Slip the new page with blank spaces into a plastic sheet protector.Use a dry erase pen to fill in answers. You can easily wipe away your answers to practice again and again.

Critically analyse and evaluate the video games software industry Essay

Critically analyse and evaluate the video games software industry dynamics - Essay Example Some of the barriers to an entry to video game industry is: a) The Capital Requirement of Entry The capital requirement in video game software industry is very high as lot of money and resources is required for advertising, production, research and development (R&D). A company with less funding capacity neither can afford to make large bulk of orders nor it can survive in long term scenario (Altwein, 2006, p.3). Most of the companies that are already established have been facing fierce competition from new ones which have been coming up. Some companies like Ataria of the United States collapsed in 1980s due to fierce competition from new entrants. (Brightman, 2006). b) Economies of Scale Although economies of scale is not a strong barrier to an entry to video game software industry yet a company can only compete to market if it has an ability to create good economies of scale in industry (Altwein, et al, 2006, p.4). 1 c) Expected Retaliation and Access to Distribution Channel The expected retaliation and access to distribution channel also play an important role to an entry to an industrial sector as both factors determine the future prospective of a competitor in the market. Same thing is applied for video game software industry too. For example in 1983, when Nintendo entered the market with the FAMICOM, although the expected retaliation was at quite a low point for the global video gaming market resulting the disillusionment of customers, yet as Nintendo was already a familiar player in the market having access to distribution channel network, hence it was much easier for it to distribute its products to a large market area (Altwein, et al, 2006, p.4). ii) Threat of...This is because the industry is supported by growth in the information system sector which has not been affected by the economic recession. There have been no macro or micro economic policies which has affected the operations of the industry. On the world front, the growth of the economy in the world has translated to increased use of computers which has led to growth of the industry. There has been increased disposable income as the middle class continue to emerge in all parts of the world which as led to increased use of video games (Gold 2003, p. 65). There has been increased change in the culture in the world which has favoured increased use of video games. As more and more communities of the world depart from their traditions, there has been increased use of video games as alternative entertainment for children. This has been recorded in the emerging markets of the world. But in general there has been increased use of computer games which are supported by video games. This has been a great shift in the culture of the people who have now embraced computer games as a wary of recreation. This change in culture has seen computer games become the culture of most adolescent in the world.