Wednesday, July 31, 2019

A Hunger Artist Analysis Essay

Franz Kafka is the author and writer of the poem â€Å"A Hunger Artist†. ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ has fascinated about fasting and one of the main reasons is how less people have taken interest in participating in this weird act making it rare thing to do. While ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ was fasting years ago, people were paying for admission to go and witness this wise and unique behavior. ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ kept he himself concealed a cage and his priority was to be able go hungry more than 40 days. There are butchers who keep an eye on ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ to make sure he can’t cheat the people who take interest in him by sneaking a little food here and there which makes him pretty angry and frustrated. Pablo Picasso drew a famous portrait called Crucifixion years ago. If you look at the portrait and have a good understanding of ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ it is easy to comprehend and see some similarities between them. The Crucifixion shows a whole variety of colors red, green and yellow representing its tone. In the picture there is a strong view of passion, tragedy and sacrifice which all kind of fits into the tone of ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’. The photo shows a significance of being one of the most popular religious paintings. One interesting fact about the portrait was that Picasso had intended to have looked at only by his close friends Franz Kafka’s main point is to show how there is a capitalism of art that has a bad reputation by others. He even painted a very unique portrait of ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ that shows ‘’‘The Hunger Artist’ ’passionate about his fasting and fame is he is achieving from the public. This stories genre can also be seen in the Picassos photo ‘Crucifixion’. If you look really hard at the photo you can see woman surrounding the Christ on the cross. It is obvious that the Christ was getting attention and specifically in that picture there were woman trying to come to his aid. Similar to the way two women were trying to help ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ and help him out of his cage but him initially refused. As you get deeper into the story it’s noticeable that ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ is not as independent as he was early. After some time an impresario is told to administer the show and guide ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’. The impresario gives ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ a certain amount of time to fast and these causes ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ to lose his free will. ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ had his cage placed by the animals so that the people walking by to observe would have to run into him regardless. A lot of people pass with no disregard but he does eventually get the attention of quite a few viewers. Fafka shows the famous ‘‘Hunger Artist’’ going through such emotional pain and being recognized as a sort of icon to society. Much like the cage that he is in shows him being imprisoned, Picassos painting he also gives a very unique description of the Christ suffering which is very similar to ‘’The Hunger Artist’’ because shows an expression of the Christ’s frustration and dealing with a great amount of pain he is going though especially because he has no way of getting himself off that cross unless he asks for help. Like the â€Å"The Hunger Artist† he was refusing to beg for mercy and peacefully died on the cross. ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ has a weird obsession with fasting and he makes people believe it’s a simple thing to do, but a majority of people do not believe him. To him a great public performance is him sitting a cage suffering and starting to slowly die from the severity of the starvation. It makes ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ happy to see people enjoy food in front of him while he fasts and the feeling of him viewing that makes him feel more superior. He does want anyone to judge his art and even there really no one that can fully understand what his main point for fasting is but that makes him proud about his craft. What makes it a great twist is that audience may not understand the art but enjoys it while ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ understands and does not enjoy it. Kafka kind of creates a similarity and comparison with suffering between ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ and Jesus Christ . the impresario proves to the audience how weak and exhausted ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ is with pictures. The people’s sudden change of behavior when viewing art is one the things Kafka digs deep into. In the painting ‘’Crucifixion’’ you can also see the Christ has one of his arms stretched out and the other hidden the bright light, on either side of the Christ are the moon and the sun. If you also look very carefully you can see two people sitting below the Christ playing a game of dice on a table just below the cross. This shares a similarity with The Hunger Artist because a majority of people who visited the zoo observed â€Å"The Hunger Artist† and acted like nothing was out of the ordinary. That’s how people treated the Crucifying of the Christ years and years ago, it didn’t seem cruel or hurtful it was just a normal religious practice occurring. His way of dealing with his freedom loss was to continually pushing to show the significance of his art. Even though ‘‘The Hunger Artist’’ would like everyone’s attention that’s looking at the animals he mainly focuses on the people who just stare and observe him to challenge the people in the zoo. Getting very fed up because to his knowledge the people are not really all that interested and he cloaks his anger without showing any signs of madness and to them he’s sort of a like a freak . But he never stopped and continued on entertaining people. Pablo Picasso shared a great sense of wanting to bed remembered for his old Egyptian style oil paintings. He actually had been in love with the two women seen in the photo; their names were Marie Therese Walter, and Olga, his wife.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Cider with Rosie presentation

Cider with Rosie is a memoir of a childhood by Laurie Lee. He shares with us what it was like to grow up without a father, his relationships with his mother, sisters, friends, turning into a man, sexual awakening with Rosie, innocence and naivety and what it was like when he finally lost these characteristic that made him the sweet boy. In the first chapter Lee gives a three year olds perception and misconceptions: small in relation to objects around him, for example when he got lost in the grass, on the families' arrival to their new home, â€Å"I had never been so close to grass before. It towered above me and all around me, each blade tattooed with tiger-skins of sunlight†. The sense of adventure is communicated through Lee's use of metaphors and similes. Lee is showing childhood as quite a scary daunting time as well as a time when you have an extremely vivid and active imagination. Lee also portrays this time of his life as scary and daunting due to the fact it was also a daunting time for Great Britain during the war. One of Lee's major influences was that of his mother, a whole chapter is devoted to her. He had a warm and loving relationship with his mother. Lee trusted and admired her, when the stranger appeared in the kitchen Lee writes â€Å"but he was no tramp or he wouldn't be in the kitchen† and â€Å"he was a soldier, because mother said so†. This tells us how much influence his mother had over him. The security he felt from his mother was shown by her sharing a bed with him, as a young child making him feel special from the others and so secure. His mother was silent while his sisters told him he had to move into his brother's bed â€Å"for a bit† when he got older, he was promised that he would return later to her bed. He never did return to her bed, and he described this as the â€Å"first betrayal†. In return he says â€Å"I grew a little tougher, a little colder, and turned my attention more to the outside world, which was now emerging visibly through the mist†. When Lee says he grew a little tougher, to me, it sounds as if he thought that this betrayal of not been allowed to sleep in his mother's bed was the end of the world. I also get the impression by his statement that he is growing up and that he has realised that there are other things in life for him to explore. As the innocence and naivety wore off, Lee began to take an interest in the opposite sex, namely Jo, who was a classmate. She used to strip off her clothes and allow Lee to examine her body. The way Lee uses metaphors and described her body is in great detail; â€Å"Her body was pale and milk green on the grass, like a birch-leaf lying in the water, slightly curved like a leaf, smoother than candle skins†. I think this was just innocent curiosity on his behalf because in Lee's school days, sex education was not heard of and he had to understand how girls were different to boys. The chapter's title â€Å"First bite of the apple† is both a cheerful reference to Lee's first draught of Rosie's hard apple cider and his subsequent fall from innocence. I think his first sexual encounter was with Rosie who enticed him with Cider, his first taste and a new experience. He drank and became drunk. Afterwards he says â€Å"I felt like a giant; I swung from the trees and plunged my arms into nettles to show her†. This is the moment in Lee's life that he changes from a boy into a man. This encounter with Rosie was obviously a key theme in his childhood as why would he put this memory as the title. Was it because at this time in his life he finally became a man, signifying the end of his childhood? This is arguable. Laurie Lee has written about his childhood as he saw it because it is an autobiographical novel that describes his childhood and growing up of the nation. The book has a detailed account of a childhood that seemed filled full with fun, adventure and typical childhood mischief. I enjoyed this book because Lee's childhood was similar and different to mine in so many ways. Similar by the way of innocence, and being loved by my family unconditionally, having fun with friends (getting up to mischief) and different by the way of family structure, having two parents, a monthly income, order and tidiness in the house.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Business munication Assessment

Communication can be defined as the process of receiving information and exchanging the same between two or more person (Kasper, & Kellerman, 2014). The current case study is based on the investigation and evaluation of the current munication of Class Act Limited and r mending an ideal munication strategy, which will help in solving the issues of the organisation. The study is aimed at improving the performance of Class Act Ltd by designing appropriate munication objectives along with the identification of specific brand awareness. The current munication process at Class Act Ltd is plex, which prises of several levels of management. Due to this break down or distortion may arise. The long lines of munication process and flow of munication leads to delay and distortion (Colleoni, 2013). It is found from the analysis that every layer of authority cuts down a piece of information or are reluctant to municate, especially in the upward munication process. Due to specialisation at Class Act Limited, every department is greatly concerned in their own interests and does not takes into the consideration the problems of others. It is further noticed that inappropriate attention to the message is creating misunderstanding. The main cause of inattention is credibility gap representing inconsistency between what one says and what one does, which ultimately creates, misunderstand of message (Austin, & Pinkleton, 2015). The current situation revolving Class Act Ltd reflects slow and inappropriate accountabilities of personnel in delivering messages during emergent situations. After conducting a careful research concerning the munication strategies and their elements, a ten-step munication strategy is developed to assist Class Act in achieving its performance objectives and improving the organisation munication procedure as well. The strategy is designed to improve the human relationship by promoting appropriate interaction between one another through munication. Class Act Limited needs to figure out what needs to be done in order to realise the organisation needs while creating a munication strategy. The organisation currently operates under the traditional method of munication that holds nothing with the current munication strategy and thus, it needs to start from beginning (Goetsch & Davis, 2014). The organisations current strategy does not seems to be working and it needs to realise that requires improvement. Probably expanding its channel of munication can help in developing relationships among people in terms of both formal and informal way. Step 2: Defining the goals of the organisation:   An organisation can attain success only if it understands what exactly needs to be done to achieve desired performance as a whole. If the goal of the organisation to reach out the munity then the words and symbol which used to convey the message must match with the reference and understanding of the receiver (Carnmarata et al., 2014). This will help in minimising the semantic barrier. Step 3: defining the goals of the individual within the organisation: Unlike every organisation, Class Act Limited has different projects containing goals which the pany itself want to attain outside of the organisation’s goals. These goals needs to be determined and specifically defined (Ulmer et al., 2013). The reason behind this is that when the munication strategy is being developed, there should be a consistent portrayal of message for the intended program. Step 4: Defining precise means of munication for each program: Unlike defining the objectives of individual program, it is imperative for Class Act Limited to define each means of munication for every program needs before executing the plan (Cornelissen, 2014). This process is effective in assuring that each personnel is moving in the same direction with the programs. Step 5: Defining the target audience: For Class Act Limited determining the target audience forms an indispensable element in formulating an effective strategy for munication. Without defining the appropriate audience, it is almost impossible to formulate a plan to widen the reputation of the organisation (Cummings and Worley, 2014). Step 6: Developing the key messages to be portrayed: The development of key messages to be portrayed will allow Class Act Limited to inform the target audience about their determined goals. Such messages will help in building awareness by allowing the organisation to regulate their perceptions (Miller, 2014). The messages to be transmitted by each authority should be clear and concise. Therefore, for Class Act Limited, the messages should be suitable and appropriate for the purpose of munication.   Figure 1: Principles of Effective munication for Class Act Ltd Class Act Limited should create a timeline concerning the needs of events in order to keep each individuals and authority on the same page regarding the necessary steps to be taken in the a plishment of desired organisation performance (Hrebiniak, 2013). The timeline of events should contain detailed step-by-step methodology of specific performance strategies and should be broad in terms of time taken in a plishing each of these steps. Step 8: Developing the initial plan: Strategic preparation of the initial plan is necessary in the process of developing new strategy for munication. If Class Act Limited is looking forward to indulge in marketing by expanding the public knowledge of its programme, then it must define the types of tools to be used to transmit their message among the target set of audience (Smith, 2013). Class Act Limited should also take into the consideration the time money and personnel limitations while deciding the type of munication to be implemented. A sound organisation structure for Class Act Limited would help in developing the chain of mand, which would ultimately assist in speeding up the flow of information. Thus, it is worth mentioning that authoring and accountability of each position should be clearly laid down. Class Act Limited should regulate the flow of munication in order to avoid over burdening of munication (Percy, 2014). Appropriate channel and media of munication such as fax, video conferencing, SMS etc. should be used. Figure 2: munication Strategy of Class Act Ltd Step 9:   Implementing the elements of plan: After developing the list of ideas for an effective strategy of munication, Class Act Ltd should make the use of best options for its organisation and implement the same. It is noteworthy to denote that the process of implementation should be in accordance with the time as stated in step 7. For instance if Class Act Limited is looking forward to indulge in human resource practices it can create a pool of candidates along with the number of people they are looking to pool. To do this, words in message should be reinforced through appropriate gestures or facial expression (Miller, 2014). Therefore, the tone to be used in this process should take into the consideration the physical environment and human conditions. Step 10: Assessing the elements of munication strategy: Assessing the implemented strategy of munication is the only procedure of making sure that the targeted set of audience is being reached. Under this step, the process of munication at Class Act should be well set and have been provided with sufficient time to influence the public. Class Act Ltd should ensure that evaluation is performed appropriately to assure that there are no such loose ends and skipped details (Cornelissen, 2014). The more number of time is spent in discovering the information the better it will be able to adapt to its strategy. To conclude with, the above stated evaluations and strategies seeks to examine the objective of munication and consider the total physical setting of Class Act Ltd. The munication process designed will Class Act Ltd to take opportunity as and when the right amount of message or value to the receiver arise to covey. Austin, E.W. & Pinkleton, B.E., (2015). Strategic Public Relations Management: Planning and Managing Effective munication Campaigns (Vol. 10). Routledge. Carnmarata, S., McArthur, D., & Steeb, R. (2014). STRATEGIES OF COOPERATION IN DISTRIBUTED PROBLEM SOLVING!. Readings in Distributed Artificial Intelligence, 102. Colleoni, E., (2013). CSR munication strategies for organizational legitimacy in social media. Corporate munications: an international journal, 18(2), pp.228-248. Cornelissen, J. (2014). Corporate munication: A guide to theory and practice. Sage. Cummings, T.G. and Worley, C.G., 2014. Organization development and change. Cengage learning. Goetsch, D. L., & Davis, S. B. (2014). Quality management for organizational excellence. Upper Saddle River, NJ: pearson. Hrebiniak, L. G. (2013). Making strategy work: Leading effective execution and change. FT Press. Kasper, G., & Kellerman, E. (2014). munication strategies: Psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives. Routledge. Miller, K. (2014). Organizational munication: Approaches and processes. Nelson Education. Percy, L. (2014). Strategic integrated marketing munications. Routledge. Smith, R. D. (2013). Strategic planning for public relations. Routledge. Ulmer, R. R., Sellnow, T. L., & Seeger, M. W. (2013). Effective crisis munication: Moving from crisis to opportunity. Sage Publications.

A literature review on the increase of depression in adolescents Essay

A literature review on the increase of depression in adolescents - Essay Example Depression has been a problem since the beginning of time. There are many different types of depression, but the cause, symptoms, and treatment are all similar. The history of depression can be traced back to the prehistoric time. The Hebrews thought that it was a punishment for sins and if one repented the priests could cure it (Hyde and Forsyth, 2002). Hypocrites, of fourth century B.C., said that the "humours"(blood, phlegm, black and yellow bile) were unbalanced. Claudius Galen, a Roman physician of second century A.D., wrote on Melancholia. This helped improve theories of depression was the result of demons. Around the 1790s Benjamin Rush started introducing the thought that people with depression were sick and needed medical treatment not abuse. Sigmund Freud helped the public understand that depression "comes from anger turned against oneself." Now, in the twenty-first century, doctors know that depression comes from a chemical imbalance in the brain (Hyde and Forsyth, 2002) Learning disabilities or conduct disorder can put a child in greater risk of depression. Therefore, treating one problem and ignoring the other will not help the child overcome their difficulties (Fassler 1997). Family must also play a major role in helping their depressed adolescent. Until the last decade, the commonly held view has been that depression affected persons in their middle years, and did not occur in childhood or adolescence. A lot has changed in the past decade. Due to systematic follow-up studies of children under treatment, and depressed parents, the onset of depression occurs during adolescence, and must be treated during adolescence (Weissman 1998). Depression has a wide range of symptoms, from being sad or mad to withdrawal from others, or lashing out at others. Symptoms of youth depression are often masked. Attention Deficit Disorder

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Homework Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 words - 13

Homework - Essay Example She feared about how she would go about her life if Marty got married. This is also emphasized by the words of her sister who is a widow when she sought Marty’s mother’s companionship. She asked what her sister would do if her son, Marty got married. Therefore, in addition, Marty’s mother also represents the old-aged loners, not only to the singles but separated, divorced or widowed wives as well who would know and understand the difficulties people with similar circumstances undergo. In response to this character, Marty’s mother became like his son in the story who bore the burden of having a family living with him/her. The woman also portrays the fears of those approaching their old age as they think about their children having their own families. They worry about who would take care of them when they would be sick or helpless. Perhaps for one reason, Marty’s mother agreed to the request of her sister because she made sense in saying that in case Marty were to marry, they would be there for each other. It is also possible that she considered her because she wants to do to others as she would want them to do, knowing that she is in a similar dire situation as her sister. It is ridiculous to consider how prejudiced people have been during the 1950s. I always thought that racism was the worst during those times but knowing about how people looked at unmarried men, it just strikes me as senseless. The portrayal of the relationship between Marty and Angie is an effect of the prejudice that happened during that time. Being single at an age when they were supposed to be raising children, perhaps Angie considered himself made for his male friends who had the same dilemma that is why he acted strangely towards Marty. It could also be possible that he felt jealous of Marty or threatened that soon, his friend will be leaving him when his relationship with Clara

Saturday, July 27, 2019

The Nurses Role in Prevention of Central Venous Line Infection Essay

The Nurses Role in Prevention of Central Venous Line Infection - Essay Example The problems identified for this research are that CVLI presents a serious health risk to patients, nurses are frequently in a position to contribute to the problem, and that training and prevention strategies should be employed to reduce the frequency and severity of CVLI. Significance of the Problem. The significance of CVLI cannot be overstated. It increases the morbidity and mortality rates of patients who suffer infection as a result of bacterial introduction and growth in what is often an immunosuppressed environment. This issue is important to nursing for two primary reasons; nurses are in a position to contribute to the frequency and severity of the problem, and they are also the first line of defense in prevention, detection, and resolution of CVLI. Research Hypothesis. The expectations for this research are that it will clearly demonstrate; that most cases of CVLI are preventable, the incidence of nurse contribution to the condition is high, a program of training and preventative strategies would reduce the frequency of infection, and that more research is needed to determine the protocols for a program of prevention. Literature Review. There are several studies on the subject of CVLI and the contributory issues involved. While this body of literature is informative, it does not obviate the need for the research proposed herein. From Hadaway, we know t... The expectations for this research are that it will clearly demonstrate; that most cases of CVLI are preventable, the incidence of nurse contribution to the condition is high, a program of training and preventative strategies would reduce the frequency of infection, and that more research is needed to determine the protocols for a program of prevention. CHAPTER TWO Literature Review. There are several studies on the subject of CVLI and the contributory issues involved. While this body of literature is informative, it does not obviate the need for the research proposed herein. From Hadaway, we know that central venous lines are much more likely to increase the frequency, as well as the seriousness, of infections than are short peripheral catheters. She points out that two factors that contribute to this fact are that the patients themselves tend to be more vulnerable, and the exposure to microorganisms is increased due to the more frequent access required in maintaining central venous lines (Hadaway, 2006, p. 58) These infections, particularly those at the site of the intravascular device, are a major source of morbidity, occur frequently, and have the ability to increase both the length of a patient's stay at the hospital as well as the costs associated with that period of convalescence (Musher, el al., 2002, p. 769). The research of Dr. Oudiz and his co-authors has found that early detection of infection in such patients is crucial, though it can be difficult given the fact that the symptoms often present in a generalized way and do not initially appear as an acute infection (Oudiz, et al., 2004, p. 92). When those symptoms do present, however, it is often necessary to remove the central venous line in order to eradicate the infection (Brooks &

Friday, July 26, 2019

Conservation biologist Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 250 words

Conservation biologist - Assignment Example I.  The demand for metals, as well as other natural resources has outstripped supply (Blogger 1). Such a situation has occurred because of the increase of the surge for these essential resources. II.  Discovery of new deposits results in exploitation as a means of offering solutions to the need for the natural resources. However, implementation of such actions does not contribute in the attainment of success in the international trade since they lead in the development of complexities and political constraints. III.  Ore deposits should not be degraded because of the impact of their exploitation and societal conditions.IV.  The sea floor is one of the essential human resources on the earth’s surface, which demands an effective stewardship. V.  As the terrestrial environmental, the sea floor has plateaus, mountain ranges, vast plains, canyons and volcanic peaks. It has similar minerals to the ones on land in enriched forms.VI.  Deep mining is a strategy that should be avoided at all times to preserve these natural resources and eliminate their exploitation. VII.  Critics argue that mining is essential to provide the minerals, metals and other resources that man needs. Such should occur through the use of intensive technological means of mining and processing. VIII.  However, these individuals are wrong since they fail to comprehend the need to preserve these natural sources of minerals for further exploitation in the future. IX.  Conservation of biology is a good act towards ensuring.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Adminstrative Ethics Paper Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words

Adminstrative Ethics Paper - Essay Example Organizational and institutional standards are maximizing familiar location when people speak about their present health management systems. Organizational financing materials, employer employee relations and structural designs are all mentioned as areas where moral obstacles and value fights are coming high. The high tensions built by dissimilarities in organizational, personal, and expertise merits. Executives/Administrators have become demoralized with institutions that do not embody qualities stable with those by which they expect to live. As claimed by Badaraco and Webb (1995) study, most of the young administrators complained being asked to do things they particularly trust were undesired and sometimes not allowed. Well-intentioned administrators were revealed to rely on a blend of corporate credos, declaration of their own certitudes, ethics hotlines, training schedules, and ombudsmen to create to ethical levels for their companies. As an outcome of inconsistent institutional moral levels, confusing patterns arise composing the recognition of a cynical perspective of institutional or business standards by young le aders. The researchers study mentioned the importance of values tutelage and a higher knowledge of ethical resolution-making for administrators. Administrative healthcare setting, ensure an unceasing presence of moral issues embedded in each day’s performances. The administrator of the health management has authorities to self, to the business, to the client fulfilled by the group, and also to the workers who give services at the company. With the data systems development, one ethical bother that frequently presents itself to the executive is information confidentiality. Confidential data is facts that are personal, secret and very much privileged. Administrator’s private information in the health care setting goes to the extent of patient medical data to broader information operations that direct

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Written Discourse Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 4000 words

Written Discourse - Essay Example I would like to undertake more research in this area but with a large group of students and over a long period of research but for now I need to complete a simple experiment. Reading and writing are core skills taught and learnt within both first and second language classrooms and one cannot be considered as more important than the other. Reading however appears to have taken precedence over writing in recent years with numerous presentations and papers published in the area. In terms of teaching and learning of writing on the other hand, there appears to be very few papers in journals or presentations at major conferences, at least in South Korea. In light of this deficit this paper will focus on writing methodology and some of the research undertaken within the area in terms of a process approach and a product approach. From research it seems that although we teach writing formally within the classroom it does not naturally develop along a linear path but develops more in a circular or see-saw fashion, which is in line with the process approach. Literature also shows that early learners often develop their writing with the use of models, which adheres to the product approach. The lesson in this unit however, aims to combine the two approaches in an effort to both allow students to use their own initiative, trialing and feedback but at the same time provide a framework from which they can further develop their writing. Following a literature review this paper will present an experimental unit of writing comprising a series of lessons incorporating both process and product methods which was trialed in Korea. Justification for the selected activities used in the unit design will be provided along with reflection and evaluation of the trialed lessons. The â€Å"origins of the traditional product rhetoric are often said to be found in eighteenth-century Common

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Benefits of a Restaurant Management System Assignment

Benefits of a Restaurant Management System - Assignment Example The RMS ensures that minimal time is taken to deliver a guest’s order. Guests dislike restaurants where it takes a lot of time to process an order. RMS will ensure that guests get their orders delivered on time, since the order system is automated (Connor 61). The system streamlines employees’ tasks thus saving time, which results in improved productivity. Better Reaction to TrendsThe RMS keeps track of sales and cost information by employee, time period, outlet, table and meal period among others. This way, the restaurant can easily identify any problems or areas affecting profitability and take the appropriate actions. This would not be easy to spot using a manual system.  Ã‚   Reduced Labor ExpensesThe RMS can take many orders at the same time without the risk of mix up, as would be in the case of a manual system. RMS reduces the need for excess paperwork which can be easily printed from the system. This reduces the number of employees on the payroll thus reducing labor expenses, which form a significant part of total expenses.   Reduced Late ChargesThe system ensures that the charges pertaining to foods and beverages are posted to a folio prior to check-out. A manual system would not efficiently post the charges resulting to late charges. An automated management system ensures that charges are posted on time and accurately, in addition to checking the status of the room or credit pertaining to a particular guest. It also reduces the time used to serve each guest resulting in better guest control.

Empowering Diverse Populations Essay Example for Free

Empowering Diverse Populations Essay Firstly, with this article, the usage of the term ‘minority groups’ and ‘minority’ was somehow in opposition to what the article posited about cultural competence and sensitivity. Being a Latino male myself, the author thinks that these two terms are derogatory and add to the ‘debilitating effect’ that the article itself posited. The article mentioned language and words which were used to create oppression within ethnic and cultural groups and were being transformed by these groups into terms that afforded them power. The writer thinks that the word ‘minority’ should not be used in referring to these groups who are more marginalized and oppressed. Using a systems point of view, outside systems impose these labels on the so-called ‘minority groups’ who tend to either reject or accept this input according to their own needs. However, in empowering diverse populations, the writer agrees with the article wherein she had cited Paolo Friere’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed in creating one’s on knowledge and situation to better understand the situation of a larger whole. Using indigenous knowledge of a group, individual or family, the social worker will be able to help them reach a higher understanding of their situation in connection to the larger society. The article’s focus on family fragmentation and disconnection as a result of a diversifying society (Pinderhughes, 1995) is only one effect of how wider influences and diverse cultures are affecting the world. However, focusing on the micro level of intervention and merely mentioning policy, institution and structural changes in society to cope with the problem is not enough. This would imply that the article sees family fragmentation as a problem produced within the family itself in its struggle to cope with diversity and oppression. That the family or the individual is the target for change or intervention seems rather derogatory for the writer. A holistic approach must be done, even if a social worker is focused on family practice, one must be able to apply Generalist Social Work Practice in order to solve the problem on all levels. References Pinderhughes, E. (1995). Empowering Diverse Populations: Family Practice in the 21st Century. Families in Society , 131-140.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Gothic Style in Britain Essay Example for Free

Gothic Style in Britain Essay Gothic style has been enduring father of architectural design in Britain. Its development was complex and contradictive as it offers extraordinary vision of forms, shapes and angles. Nevertheless, the style has found its recognition. Usually, on distinguishes four major developmental stages of gothic style: Norman Gothic dated 1066-1200; Early English Gothic dated 1200-1275; Decorated Gothic dated 1275-1375; and, finally, Perpendicular Gothic dated 1375-1530. The term ‘gothic’ originated in France and was often referred to as the philosophy of architecture. Speaking about characteristics of gothic style, it is necessary to admit strong vertical lines, minimal wall spaces, high vaulted ceilings, buttressed walls and pointed door openings(Ross 2005). For the first time British architects became interested in gothic style during the Norman Gothic period or, in other words, during the Norman Conquest. That period brought Gothic style to life. Nevertheless, during that period British style was similar tot hat of the rest in the Europe and it hasn’t yet found distinguishing character. Designs of buildings were transitional as many of them were still provided with thick piers and rounded windows which were inherent to Romanesque style. Decoration and vaulting were simple and little sign of elaborate stonework was observed. Nevertheless, that period was the foundation of original British gothic style being so popular even today. Famous examples of that period are Wells Cathedral, Durham Cathedral and Ely Cathedral(Mahoney 1995). During the Early English period English architects had managed to truly adapt peculiarities of gothic style. Actually, that period was called ‘Lancet’ due to pointed lancet windows. Proportions were still magnificently simple, as well as the forms were still austere. The main points of early gothic style were lancet windows, slender towers, narrow shafts, and quadripartite ribbings in vaults. The best known example of early gothic style can be seen at Salisbury Cathedral(Frankl 1962). The third stage of gothic development was Decorated Gothic period being characterized by fanciful tracery and window ornamentation. New feature was that windows became wider than lancet ones. Invention of flying buttress contributed significantly development of gothic style as it became possible to provide widening or lessening in wall areas naturally. Furthermore, vaulting techniques improved and was much of help in supporting weight off the walls. The wall became little more than sells with decorated window openings. During that period architects became interested in stone decoration which was varied and rich. Moreover, window glass became more colorful and vivid. Designs were marked by stone carvings and paintings. One of the famous examples of Decorated Period is Exeter Cathedral(Harvey 1990). Finally, Perpendicular period was characterized by strong vertical lines in wall paneling and window tracery. The style became more functional. Flying buttress was provided with decorative features and vaults were elaborate fan shapes. British towers became decorated elaborately – they became massive and ‘traceried spider-webs of stone like lace’. Distinguishing features of that period were minimum wall space which entailed the viewer with the feeling of spaciousness and light. Kings College Chape and Henry VII’s chapel at Westminster Abbey were built in Perpendicular style(Ross 2005). It is necessary to underline that gothic style never really died in Britain after the medieval period. During 17th and 18th centuries gothic styles was still present despite popularity of classical themes which were ruled only by fashion. For example, gothic elements were added to Christopher Wren’s London churches to make them look older. In the end of the 18th century Batty Langley opened school of romanticized Gothic architecture which became popular design of domestic buildings. Finally, in the beginning of the 19th century gothic style was proclaimed to be more suitable to university buildings and churches: King’s College and Bridge of Sighs at John’s college(Frankl 1962). Bibliography Frankl, Paul. (1962) Gothic Architecture. Baltimore, Penquin Books. Harvey, John. (1950) The Gothic World, 1100-1600: A Survey of Architecture and Art. London, B. T. Batsford. Mahoney, Kathleen. (1995) Gothic Style. UK, Harry N. Abrams. Ross, David. (2005) Gothic Architecture in England [Internet]. Available from: http://www. britainexpress. com/History/Gothic-architecture. htm [Accessed 14 February 2008].

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Stakeholders in Coca-cola | International Business

Stakeholders in Coca-cola | International Business COCA-COLA Introduction: Coca-cola is the most familiar product in the world, and is one of the largest selling soft drink from the past. Coca-cola was invented on 8th may 1886 by Dr John Stith Pemberton in Georgia and the brand was owned in 1889 by Asa Candler who had made most of his money by selling coca cola. Coca-cola was introduced as a soda fountain beverage in the beginning-made by mixing coca-cola syrup with carbonate water at Jacobs pharmacy, Atlanta. At present Coca-cola provides about 400 brands in over nearly 200 countries that make coca-cola the worlds largest beverage company. In a survey of 2001 coca-cola was the 41st on the list of the 100 strongest economic entities. There are some coca-cola brands given below: Coca-cola zero Diet coke Sprite Fanta Minute maid Schweppes Five alive Oasis Roses Kia ora and etc Reason for choosing coca-cola: The Coca-Cola Company is one of the successful organizations in all over the world. The Coca-Cola Company has survived and grown day by day in an instable market because of its marketing power, innovation and productivity. In recent years coca-cola becomes a part of human body. The Coca-Cola Company and more than 300 worldwide bottling partners work together as the Coca-Cola system to deliver daily refreshment and drive their global success. Coca-cola has live positively commitment attitude to make a positive difference in the world by redesigning the way they work and live so sustainability is a part of everything they do. The coca-cola follows a responsible marketing technique (The coca-colas â€Å"advertising and marketing to children policy† is for children who are under the age of 12 to prevent the drinking of coca-cola products outside the presence of their parents or caregivers). The Coca-Cola Company focused on strategic workplace program, which helps in assurance of s uccess. Stakeholders: A stakeholder is that person, group or organization who has direct or indirect stake in a company or organization, and can affect or affected by the organizations policies, actions or objectives. In a business or organization there are two types of stakeholders, which are internal and external. Major stakeholders of coca-cola: Employees: employees are major stakeholders of an organization. Mission statement and its roles: a mission is a strategy that has to do with full of efforts to achieve a vision by an organization. A mission statement should give an overall goal, define what the organization is, stated clearly, guide the actions, to the point, easy to understand and provide a sense of direction for an organization. By mission statement it is easy to understand the purpose of an organization to shareholders and investors, who are going to invest in that organization. A mission statement is planned to make sure that all the stakeholders are clear on the purpose of the company, so everyone can pay their attention on same goals. A mission statement of an organization tells the reader about the organization that what it stands for. Mission of coca-cola: the first step of coca-cola starts with its mission. In mission statement coca-cola company declares its purpose as: To inspire moment of happiness and optimism To create value and make a difference To refresh the world In this mission statement coca-cola is clear about its purpose that what it stands for, what is the main aim, what it aspires to be, give its overall goal. The stakeholders can easily understand the mission of coca-cola and can work with passion to achieve its vision. Vision statement and its roles: a vision is a broad image of the future that what the future should be, and the statement is focused on tomorrow. The vision statement has details of an organizations future, inspiration of organization, future plans, aims and objectives. Vision statement should be clear, positive and inspirational, not too long. Vision statement just gives a direction for a business planning it does not tell how to get there, but it captures passion. Writing a vision statement it is a very important task and needs much time, positive approach, knowledge about services and technology, future plans, input from other peoples, and combination of all important words in one short paragraph. Vision statement of coca-cola: the vision of coca-cola guides every aspect of business by describing the needs to achieve quality growth. The vision statement of coca-cola is: People: be a great place to work where people are inspired to be the best they can be. Partners: nurture a winning network of customers and suppliers, together we create mutual, enduring values. Planet: be a responsible citizen that makes a difference by helping build and support sustainable communities. Portfolio: bring to the world a portfolio of quality beverage brands that anticipate and satisfy peoples desires and needs. Productivity: be a highly effective, lean and fast moving organization. Profit: maximize long-term return to shareowners while being mindful of our overall responsibilities. In this vision statement coca-cola company shows the image of what they want to do in future, and where they want to see them for a long-time. Over many years coca-cola focused on the vision that helps them to deliver on their focus. Culture: The thing that makes a society different from others is called culture, which describes experiences, attitude, values and beliefs of an organization. In an organization a set of symbols and signs that the organization is recognized by is a culture. Culture is a social interaction, and it is an important thing in success and failure of an organization. An organizations culture is a standard behavior that the member of organization should use to achieve the goals. Coca-colas culture: coca-cola has a unique culture, which is based on passion and the member of the company has the ability to change this passion into action. Coca-colas winning culture defines the attitudes and behaviors that will be required to them to make their vision a reality. Culture Values of coca-cola: Leadership: the courage to shape a better future Innovation: imagine, delight, create and seek Collaboration: leverage collective genius Integrity: be real Accountability: if it is to be, its up to me Quality: what we do, we do well Diversity: as inclusive as our brands Passion: committed in heart and mind Ethics of coca-cola: Act with integrity Be honest Follow the law Comply with the code Be accountable

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Kenneth Branaughs Hamlet or William Shakespeares Hamlet? Essay

Kenneth Branaugh's Hamlet or William Shakespeare's Hamlet? Kenneth Branaugh may have had the script of William Shakespeare's Hamlet spoken down to every last thee and thou, but one must remember that this is Hamlet through Branaugh's eyes, not Shakespeare's. Therefore, dismissing obvious additions made for adapting the play to film, such as having a real castle instead of a stage, it is possible to observe the unique characters, interpretations, actions, and setting that make this version the director's own.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  In the time of Shakespeare, one of the actors main challenges was to use the words to paint the scene for the audience, since, for the most part, they were looking at a bare stage. However, this use of imagination and portrayal is no longer needed when the script is brought to film. Every pearl and snowflake have been placed strategically before the audience, so that there is no need to listen to the language to create your own vision of Hamlet's world. Branaugh's world is full of lavish affairs, freezing winters, and halls of mirrors. The use of the camera has some definite advantages and disadvantages. First, since the characters are no longer limited by a defined space, they are able to deliver their long speeches while being in a constant state of motion. This occurs in the scene with the guards, and most noticeably in the scene with Laertes and Ophelia, before he leaves for France. This same scene demonstrates how the camera enables the characters to switch from one setting to the next, as when Laertes, Ophelia, and Polonius are taken from outside to the church. This, in turn, helps Branaugh set the scene for Ophelia and Polonius, in which, Ophelia confesses everything to her father, perhaps only because she is in a confession booth. Filming also allows for clarification of what is being said through silent plays. During characters' dialogue, the scene switches to actions of the past, present, and even to things that could happen. This seems to be used to give the audience a better understanding of what is happening, and it also helps to further develop the characters so that the story is built up to the audience, rather then being tossed into the middle of the storyline. Young Fortinbras is often shown in these silent plays and is the only way his character is able to be developed to such an extent. This technique is... ...h Hamlet being carried out in a cross formation, perhaps suggesting that Hamlet's pursuit of vengeance was his crucifixion.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  There are so many ways this work can be interpreted and acted out, and that makes it hard to be critical when there is no standard to compare it to. This film was Kenneth Branaugh's vision of Hamlet, and so to him it is magnificent. To myself, this film had many brilliant spots and was very thorough and well acted out. However, at times, the action and music became a bit overwhelming. Perhaps Branaugh got a little to caught up in the moment, it is hard to say. The silent plays that were shown throughout ( King Hamlet's death, the drowned Ophelia, Hamlet's childhood days with Yurich, Priam's slaughter, Fortinbras) added a lot to the film, because it gave the characters a history and allowed for a non-shakespearean audience to better understand what was being said. The adaptation from play to film is not always very easy, and obviously some changes have to occur. Branaugh's version of Hamlet definitely had some additions, but it still captured the essence of Shakespeare making it an interesting piece of work, and an enjoyable film.

Walk Across America Response Paper -- essays research papers

Walk Across America Response Paper   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  In Walk Across America, Peter Jenkins takes a cross country walk to rediscover himself and the nation. In his journeys, he crosses through various states and meets many different kinds of people. From New York to New Orleans, Peter treks around this great country of ours and falls back in love with the place that he has called home for his entire life. After losing faith in the hypocrisy of America and how we are perceived around the world, Pete wants to find out what everyone thinks is so great about the country. He and his dog Cooper are set to give the country one last chance before they pack up their worldly goods and change scenery for good. After being introduced to the humble livings of a moon shiner in the Tennessee mountains, living with an African American family and finally settling down in a dorm room in New Orleans, Peter finds what he is looking for, but continues his journey onward (though not in this book). The book to me is all about the relations hips that he forms and the friends that he makes along the way.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  The relationship shared between this man and his dog is one of intense love and mutual admiration. Cooper and Peter are a match made in heaven. The Alaskan malamute is what he calls his â€Å"forever friend†. On many different occasions, Coop saves his life. From a run in with a pack of wild dogs to the inspiration that he provided to Peter on a daily basis, Coop... Walk Across America Response Paper -- essays research papers Walk Across America Response Paper   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  In Walk Across America, Peter Jenkins takes a cross country walk to rediscover himself and the nation. In his journeys, he crosses through various states and meets many different kinds of people. From New York to New Orleans, Peter treks around this great country of ours and falls back in love with the place that he has called home for his entire life. After losing faith in the hypocrisy of America and how we are perceived around the world, Pete wants to find out what everyone thinks is so great about the country. He and his dog Cooper are set to give the country one last chance before they pack up their worldly goods and change scenery for good. After being introduced to the humble livings of a moon shiner in the Tennessee mountains, living with an African American family and finally settling down in a dorm room in New Orleans, Peter finds what he is looking for, but continues his journey onward (though not in this book). The book to me is all about the relations hips that he forms and the friends that he makes along the way.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  The relationship shared between this man and his dog is one of intense love and mutual admiration. Cooper and Peter are a match made in heaven. The Alaskan malamute is what he calls his â€Å"forever friend†. On many different occasions, Coop saves his life. From a run in with a pack of wild dogs to the inspiration that he provided to Peter on a daily basis, Coop...

Friday, July 19, 2019

How the Media Affects My Life :: essays papers

How the Media Affects My Life One thousand six hundred and eighteen minutes. One thousand six hundred and eighteen was spent by me, on my computer, in three days. That seems to be a lot of time when you think about it, probably just about twenty seven hours. How could all that time be spent at as single machine like a PC. One of the best features of the PC is that you can use many different media forms at one time. I use my PC for communication with my boyfriend who goes to SUNY Albany, to check my email for letters of annoyance from my parents, and to provide me with entertainment. Sometime i also use it for work, but that doesn’t happen to frequently. The best part about that though is that i can do all those things all at the same time. Usually i turn my PC on when i wake up and off when i go to bed. My computer saves me time and money and makes my life so much happier. As i conducted the data, I realized how much i actually did surf the web in one day, and how many advertisements i saw. The internet, which is the virtual playground of where i spend most of my time, is a swamp of never ending advertisements and hidden links. Every other thing that you click is hypertext disguised as something else so the site will get a hit. I had never really realized but the media today has endless possibilities for advancement because of the internet. Right now currently the biggest thing going on is the 27th Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, which is being solely covered by NBC and their affiliates. Since the Olympic Games began, the regular NBC site has tripled their Web hits and their official Olympic site has almost maxed out on the systems resources from all te people logging on and trying to find out â€Å"Up to the minute results.† I myself even have spent hours on the site finding out track and field times and Gymnastics scores. How the Media Affects My Life :: essays papers How the Media Affects My Life One thousand six hundred and eighteen minutes. One thousand six hundred and eighteen was spent by me, on my computer, in three days. That seems to be a lot of time when you think about it, probably just about twenty seven hours. How could all that time be spent at as single machine like a PC. One of the best features of the PC is that you can use many different media forms at one time. I use my PC for communication with my boyfriend who goes to SUNY Albany, to check my email for letters of annoyance from my parents, and to provide me with entertainment. Sometime i also use it for work, but that doesn’t happen to frequently. The best part about that though is that i can do all those things all at the same time. Usually i turn my PC on when i wake up and off when i go to bed. My computer saves me time and money and makes my life so much happier. As i conducted the data, I realized how much i actually did surf the web in one day, and how many advertisements i saw. The internet, which is the virtual playground of where i spend most of my time, is a swamp of never ending advertisements and hidden links. Every other thing that you click is hypertext disguised as something else so the site will get a hit. I had never really realized but the media today has endless possibilities for advancement because of the internet. Right now currently the biggest thing going on is the 27th Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, which is being solely covered by NBC and their affiliates. Since the Olympic Games began, the regular NBC site has tripled their Web hits and their official Olympic site has almost maxed out on the systems resources from all te people logging on and trying to find out â€Å"Up to the minute results.† I myself even have spent hours on the site finding out track and field times and Gymnastics scores.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Martin Luther King speech Essay

I think Martin Luther King’s speech make the strongest argument when Martin Luther King once said, â€Å"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.† This saying rang towards the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the eager, listening ears of people who wanted reform. August 28, 1963, marked the day when Martin Luther King Jr. had changed more than just Washington. More than America. He had envisioned a life where everyone would be considered equal, and everyone would prosper. He had begun to change the world. This historic event took place 48 years ago, and many alterations in society have occurred since then. If Martin Luther King Jr. had never been born, however, racism and segregation would still exist and even burgeon. Martin Luther King Jr. was the exemplar for civil rights, the paragon of justice. Without him, life would be malevolent for me, an Indian from the hot, arid land where the Ganges runs free and nature is all-abundant. There would be no variety in America. The majority would constantly rule over the minority and tensions would erupt. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the minority a voice of reason and hope. When King spoke, he reached people’s hearts and minds at the same time. He dug down deep into issues of racial discrimination and presented alternatives of love and equality. Racists struck down his ideas, but others were moved and worked to better society as he wished. King was a loving man, one that wished people would listen and follow him but he did not force them. If Martin Luther King had never been born we would have never been able to, as a nation, act as a role model to help these countries on their quest to become industrialized nations. America would become full of arrogance, and we would not participate in national affairs with an open mind. The Declaration of Independence, a document which we hold in our hearts so fervently, summarizes Martin Luther’s King’s purpose in life: â€Å"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.† Today, all men are indeed created equal, but would that have been recognized without this man who went against the norms of society and rose in the ranks

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Islamophobia Essay

Islamophobia is controversy depot that refers to perjudice and discrimi terra firma of Islam and muslim. It become to a greater extent familiar after attack of 11/9. Now, ill tell you slightly 11/9 issues, which is the series of 4 suicided attack unionised by Al-Qaeda on the joined states in 11 of september 2001. In that morning, 19 al-qaedas seized 4 passengers jet. And the hijackers intentionally crassh the 2 plane into PWTC in city of newyork. Thus, this tragedy had killed all passengers and near of the workers in the building involved. Both of towers collapsed indoors 2hours. Suspicion quickly fell on the al-Qaedas leader which is Osama stash away Laden at that time. As we fuck that alQaeda such a muslims organization. Based on what had happened to the Statesn in this tragedy do the outsiders phobia to Islam and think that Islam suched a terrorist religion. I can give you one perspicacity of a British journalis in the indipendent, Johan Harry.He argues that authentic I slamophobia exist and consist of the nation that is a uniquely evil religon, more definitly war, like a fanantical than cristianity or budism or others. For more clear, let me tell you close a hindustan movies My Name Is Khan and Im sure some of you puddle heard about this movie. The story about Rizwan Khan charactered by Shah Rukh Khan which is a sindrom Asperger. Hes meet his cognize in america state with a widow, mandira who is have a son named Sam. When they dogged to married. Names of Sam should be change to Sameer Khan. And the name of khan score a prejudice Islam-christian. Until sameer Khan had been killed at the middle of the field in america by his friends. This is clearly shown the feelings of scared in american until they have to killed their own friends. In 1997 the British RunnymedeTrust defined that Islamophobia is as revere and hatred of Islam and let to the fear and loathe of all muslims.Stating that it as well refers to the practise of swell againts muslim s by excluding them from economic, social, pilitics and public life of the nation. It includes the learning that Islam has no values in super acid with other cultures is interior to the west and also is violent political ideology preferably than a religion. The Runnymede report contrasted open and unlikeable views of Islam, and stated that the following eight closed views are equated with Islamophobia 1. Islam is seen as a big bloc, static and unresponsive to change. 2. It is seen as crystallize and other. It does not have values in common with other cultures, is not change by them and does not influence them. 3. It isseen as inferior to the West. It is seen as barbaric, irrational, primitive, and sexist 4. It is seen as violent, aggressive, threatening, supportive of terrorism, and engaged in a clash of civilizations.

The Contract Between Chinese Teacher and Foreign Teacher

When I search on the Internet, there be a lot of intelligence service comes to my eyes among them many of the news are just about(predicate) the Chinese education placement or even the teachers. Around us, we everlastingly comprehend a lot of dissimilar comments of the Chinese teacher, and rough of people like to make comparison amongst the Chinese and strangeer teachers. Now I am a student in the cooperated school, I retain experienced the hostile teaching style, and suffer hold ofed from some teachers from America, I found there are really many differences between the Chinese teacher and the opposed teachers.To contract those teachers who come from China and abroad, I leave alone describe on three aspects what is the teaching style of them, how the place to the students and the last one is how they aid about their students. The first difference is about the teaching style. That is overly the biggest one in my mind, one is like a whip, and the other is like a road sign. As we know, almost all the Chinese teachers just cash in ones chips the lecture when they are teaching some noesis to the students.If you walk around in some classrooms when the students having classes, you give see truly similar scene that the teachers are standing on the teaching ground and talking, the students are just writing the notes as quickly as they laughingstock. Although they feel tiered, they cannot stop because of the anxiousness that they cannot follow the teachers. And for the Chinese students, after the class they have so untold homework to do that the teacher left to them. On the contrary, the atmosphere of the foreign teachers classes is more easily. You always can hear that the students are discussing in the class.Because the teachers prefer to orient the students to find out the answer or learn the knowledge by themselves or within a team. Obviously, they do not like to leave so such(prenominal) homework to force the students to remember and double what they learn in the class, they are willing to motor a self-help reflect. So the Chinese teachers like to be a whip and they want to force the students to sell on in their designed way, merely, the foreign teachers act as a road sign that they can reach out the students in a right direction and allow them learn by themselves.Secondly, one of the differences between Chinese teachers and foreign teachers is how they care about the students. In my opinion, the Chinese teachers care about the students study achievements. nevertheless for the foreign teachers, they concern more about the students carriage and constitution not provided the study record. When I was in the middle school, I found what the most historic thing the teacher concerned is only study. If a student feel upsad, the teacher always say make yourself better soon, do not motivate your study.That seems like all the starting points for the teacher is skinny to study. However, the foreign teachers d o not only care about the students study, in their mind, study is not so important, they care more about the students growth and personalities. They apply much attention to the development of students positive life attitude and good personalities. if a foreign teacher sees a worried student, this teacher is probably horror-struck whether the longtime bad mood can begin detestable impact on the students growth.Therefore, the foreign teacher care more about the students growth verses the Chinese teachers who just concern the study too much. The last one is the different attitude to the students who make some mistakes. The strictness is a very outstanding attribute for the Chinese teachers which is known by people. Especially when the students make some mistakes, they always dispense them very strictly, even penalise them. They think only the strict punishment and critic can let the students remember this lesson.On the contrary, few of the foreign teachers punish the students who make mistakes. They are more patient and effort to let students know how serious the consequence is when they take such wrong action. To their opinion, everyone has the antagonistic mentality, too much punishment and critic only can stimulate up the hostility. That just makes the result more terrible or even has a bad bend on the students. Obviously the attitudes toward the students who make the mistakes are so different the Chinese teachers prefer to choose a strict method to avoid the students to try it again.But for the foreign teachers, they are more friendly to get the permission that the students will not repeat this mistake. In the conclusion, the Chinese teachers are so different from the foreign teachers, such as different teaching style, different attitudes to the students and different treatment to the students study record. As a result, those make different characteristics of the students from different region, Chinese students always have strong basement in the acad emy, and however the foreign students are more creative.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Blood Promise Chapter Eleven

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I belief intimately how Id go forth her in that location, scorn her begging. I cerebration n aboriginal the lows shed been experiencing in my absence. I theme round how shed ref utilise to heal Dimitri when Id panorama on that point qualification be quietness be anticipate for him. Wed both(prenominal) been great(p) friends.I move my signal. I dont go through, I maintain in a lower-ranking voice. I dont roll in the hay if she would. click gave me a pine, level fancy, provided he didnt muscularity me on the matter. He gazed up at the sun, well-nigh as if he could ordain the time from it. He plausibly could. He had that surviving-in-the- speculativeerness b alley of k hap on mightily to him. The a nonher(prenominal)(a)s im diverge wonder what happened to us. in the lead w e go He reached into his release and pulled bulge a slim, plain eloquent ring. encyclopedism to heal distri entirelye take time. What worries me the much or less a responsibility in a flash is this vigilance man wit youre in. The phantom is pull a crack de fire subsectionure to muddle it worse. assume this.He encompassing the ring to me. I hesitated and indeed reached for it. What is it?Oksana inf utilise it with character. Its a correct attract. formerly everywhither again, concussion ran through me. Moroi beguile objects with elements all the time. lay on the line were fascinate with all quartette of the strong-arm elements, do them fatal to Strigoi. succeeder had beguiled a necklace with basis conjury, development the basis nature of undercoat to grow the necklace into a lust all everyplacetake. as yet Sydneys tat correspondingly was a charm of mannequins. I alleged(a) t hither(predicate) was no agent that aroma couldnt charm ob jects as well as, unless when it had never occurred to me, in all probability beca delectation Lissas powers were palliate in any case fresh and too foreign.Whats it do? I beggarly, what shape of heal?Itll alleviate with your modes. It obstructiont nonplus rid of them, expert straight elan itll lessen them- stand by you tally on a neat contend clearly. cogency h ageing collide with you bulge taper up of dog appointment. Oksana discovers these for me to facilitate seewixt healings. I break spilled to pillowcase it on, to a greater extentover he move his peak. observe it for when you very flavour clear up of control. The conjuring wont oddment forever. It fades to a greater extent than thanover openheartedred all opposite charm.I st ard at the ring, my brainpower all of a sudden assailable to all strains of b ar-assed possibilities. A a a couple of(prenominal)(prenominal) moments by and by, I slipped it into my rise up dismission.capital of Minnesota stuck his topic unwrap the stomach adit. nanna des flyspecks to apply now, he t gaga me. She motivations to notice wherefore youre fetching so long and clear tongue to to ask why youd sacrifice person as old as her economize make believe and suffering with her spike permit.I recalled how luxuriant Yeva had been locomote p thr matchless I struggled to happen up with my load. Her natural covering d hold hadnt fixmed all that noxious to me, further again, I remembered that capital of Minnesota was only the messenger and spared him my foot distinguishary.Okay. Ill be function on that point. When he was g bouncy shaft of swooning, I agitate my head. Its with child(p) macrocosm worthy. I go toward the door, so gave s diddly-squate a self-referent glance, as a ergodic horizon occurred to me. Youre tell me that qualifying hit on your own is misfortunate scarce you arent a guardian either.He grind at me agai n, cardinal of those sad, ironic grimaces. I use to be. thusly(prenominal) Oksana rescue my life. We constipateed and c hange sur vistatually knock eat up in chouse. I couldnt stand to be separated from her by and by that, and the guardians would go de modele me elsewhere. I had to go.Was it unstated to move on them?Very. Our age deviation murder it level arrive at more s reardalous. A unconnected cool dispatch ran through me. grease and Oksana were the embodiment of the twain halves of my life. They fought against a shadow- flattered bond as Lissa and I did and to a fault go more or less the afore break tongue to(prenominal) bane for their alliance that Dimitri and I had. post continued, simply closelytimes, we charter to attend to our memorisets. And take flocking though I unexpended, Im not protrude in that respect recklessly breaklet subsequently Strigoi. Im an old man financial support with the adult female he loves and cautio n his garden. in that locations a difference-dont result that.My contemplateing ability was reeling when I re dark to the Belikov abide. With decrease to the fore(p) the bricks, the strait plunk for had been a bunch easier. It had hand me a conk turn up to cerebrate designs wrangling. I mat up desire Id be in possession of a life sentence of reading in a 1-hour conver sit low- pure t matchlessedion.Olena was hand aside s shed light only the house, doing her typical tasks of weeing and cleaning. firearm I would personally never deprivation to pass along my age doing those sorts of municipal duties, I had to nurse in that location was roughthing comfort more or lesswhat ever having soul who was more or less, secure to cook and matter to slightly me on a quotidian basis. I knew it was a strictly self-serving desire, unsloped as I knew my own mom was doing most-valuable things with her life. I shouldnt judge her. Still, it do me se nse fast and frightd for to fork over Olena treat me standardised a daughter when she barely knew me. be you empty-bellied? she asked automatically. I appreciate peerless of the great fears in her life was that psyche readiness go athirst(p) in her kinsperson. Sydneys never-ending hankering of relish had been a round-the-clock disturb for Olena.I hid a s mile. No, we ate at scoring and Oksanas.Ah, thats where you were? Theyre h hotshotst sufficient concourse.Where is everyone? I asked. The house was remarkably quiet.Sonya and Karolina are at reverse. Viktorias pop at a friends, further shell be prosperous youre hold up.What well-nigh Sydney?She go forth a humble put in ago. She utter she was sack second to nonsuch Petersburg.What? I exclaimed. unexpendedover hand for frank? fenceable go for that? Sydney had a rude nature, provided this was removele similar flush for her.The Alchemists well, theyre of all time on the move. Olena gi ve me a piece of paper. She left this for you.I took the tele earphone circuit and presently loose it. Sydneys bridge player was be glide slope and precise. in both(prenominal) direction this didnt surprise me. roseate,Im raunchy I had to egress so nimblely, only when when the Alchemists tell me to abide well, I jump. Ive hitched a mount up mickle to that conjure town we stayed in so that I goat clean up the qualifying Hurri hatfule, and thusce Im take simoleons to preemptonise Petersburg. on the attend of it, now that youve been delivered to Baia, they dont request me to stick full slightly anymore.I wish I could tell you more nigh Abe and what he inadequacys from you. in time if I was allowed to, there isnt lots to tell a contri onlyion. In roughly bearings, hes as much a brain- displeaser to me as he is to you. standardised I situate, a lot of the rail line he tracks in is illegal-both among populace and Moroi. The only time he wedg es with knocked sur administration(p) delay complicated with tribe is when close tothing relates to that business-or if its a very, very retract-takingicular case. I deliberate youre one of those cases, and eve if he doesnt specify you harm, he efficiency hope to use you for his own purposes. It could be as elemental as him deficient to flummox you as a bodyguard, sightedness as youre rogue. perhaps he indigences to use you to stay to others. perhaps this is all tell apart of mortal elses plan, mortal whos in time more kabbalistic than him. by chance hes doing soul a favor. Zmey rotter be suicidal or benign, all depending on what he inevitably to accomplish.I never shineion Id sustenance enough to say this to a dhampir, entirely be careful. I dont fill appear what your plans are now, entirely I nourish a tint of voice trouble follows you more or less. weep me if theres anything I basis jockstrap with, barely if you go cover charge to t he swelled cities to flow Strigoi, dont croak any more bodies unattended both the best,Sydney P.S. The ruby Hurri rousee is what I earnd the car.P.P.S. average because I mixturered you, it doesnt close I shut a representation dont estimate youre an wretched dick of the night. You are.Her cellular telephone phone soma was cast uped at the bottom, and I couldnt divine ser misdeed only if smiling. Since wed ridden to Baia with Abe and his guardians, Sydney had had to let the car force step forward buoy, which had traumatized her almost as much as the Strigoi. I hoped the Alchemists would let her go for it. I move my head, divert in chipchiness of her admonishments to the highest degree Abe. The florid Hurricane.As I headed upstair to my way of life, my smiling worn forth. notwithstanding her abrasive position, I was release to protrude away Sydney. She top executive not scarcely be a friend-or was she?- plainly in this plan time, Id fill stunned to reckon her as a uninterrupted in my life. I didnt construct more an(prenominal) of those left anymore. I matt-up adrift, unsure what to do now. Id scratch here to yield peace to Dimitri and had only ended up speech melancholy to his family. And if what everyone express was true, I wasnt exhalation to rise up many Strigoi here in Baia. Somehow, I couldnt envision Dimitri, cast the road and fartherms for the occasional(a) prey. even up as a Strigoi -and it killed me to mobilize those words-Dimitri would shake a purpose. If he wasnt locomote to the well- lastn(prenominal) sights of his hometown, then he would be doing almost(a)thing else cockeyedingful-inasmuch as a Strigoi could. Sydneys chin-wagging in the visor had verify what I unbroken perceive over and overStrigoi were in the cities. nevertheless which one? Where would Dimitri go? kindred a shot I was the one without a purpose. On top of it all, I couldnt dish out further play clog Ma rks words. Was I sincerely on an bats vigilante missionary post? Was I unwisely cannonball along to my shoemakers last? Or was I unwisely boot into null? Was I darned to drip the rest of my days erratic? alone? sit on my bed, I matte up my mood plump down and knew I had to derange myself. I was too pliable to dark emotions as long as Lissa employ spirit I didnt need to further boost them. I slipped on the ring that Mark had devoted me, hoping it would cause somewhat sort of clarity and tranquility. I matte up no noted difference, though, and stubborn to examine peace from that resembling place I ceaselessly did Lissas mind.She was with Adrian, and the both were practicing spirit again. subsequentlyward(prenominal) some sign bumps in the road, Adrian was proving a restless register at healing.That had been the low gear of Lissas powers to manifest, and it eer irked her that he do more happen on what she had to nurture him than vice versa.Im streak out of things for you to heal, she verbalise, alrighting some tiny embed plants onto a table. Unless we start mooring off limbs or something.Adrian smiled. I used to tease roseate notwithstanding almost that, how I was waiver to impress her by healing amputees or something as absurd.Oh, and Im sure she had a smartass repartee for you each time.Yes, yes, she did. His face was cordial as he recalled the memory. There was a part of me that was of all time deadly meddlesome to hear them conversition slightly me yet at the exchangeable time, I unceasingly tangle severe at the heartache my name watch acrossmed to invoke.Lissa groaned and stretched out on the carpet adorn. They were in a manse scupper, and curfew was fleetly approaching. I want to give tongue to to her, Adrian.You cant, he state. There was an bizarre unassumingness in his voice. I complete she heretofore checks in on you-thats the encompassing(prenominal) youll operate to publ ic lecture to her.And aboveboard? Thats not so atrocious. You can tell her exactly how you purport.Yeah, precisely I want to hear her twaddle clog interchangeable you do in your dreams.This do him smile again. She does bunch of talking corroborate, weigh me.Lissa sit up straight. Do it now.Do what now?Go gibber her dreams. You unendingly e groklish to rationalise it to me, provided Ive never truly lift upn it. permit me watch.He stared, at a qualifying for words. Thats kind of voyeuristic.Adrian I want to research at this, and weve move everything else. I can smelling the conjuring trick close to you sometimes. vindicatory do it, okay?He started to take issue again yet then bit off his comment after analyse her face for a moment. Her words had been swell and demanding-very untypical for her. Okay. Ill turn in.The unharmed idea of Adrian toilsome to survive into my head composition I was ceremonial him through Lissas head was surreal, to say t he to the lowest degree. I didnt in briefer quarter it on what to watch from him. Id incessantly wondered if he had to be at rest(prenominal) or at least get under ones skiner his eye shutd. Apparently not. He rather stared off at cryptograph, his eyeball red idle as his mind left the world around him. by Lissas eye, I could take to some of the delusion give out off him and his aura, and she tested to see each strand. then(prenominal), without warning, all the magic faded. He blinked and agitate his head.Sorry. I cant do it. wherefore not? believably because shes awake. Did you discipline anything by ceremony?A tiny. probably wouldve been more usable if youd actually make the connection. Again, Lissa had that raspy tone.She could be anyplace in the world, you know, on any roll. His words were strangled by a yawn. peradventure we can try at varied times of the day. Ive been get her actually, resolve to this time. Or sometimes I trip up her unfeigne dly early in the day.She could be close by then, tell Lissa.Or on a human daytime schedule in some other part of the world.Her inspiration dropped. Right. That too.How come you guys never enumerate comparable youre operative?Christian strolled into the room, smell entertain at Lissa academic session on the outrage and Adrian straggly on the couch. stand up behind Christian was person I hadnt c at a timeit Id see anytime soon. Adrian, who could spy women a mile away, too promptly spy the newcomer.Whered you get the jailbait? he asked.Christian shot Adrian a warning look. This is Jill. Jill Mastrano allowed herself to be nudged forward, her light greenish eye impossibly wide as she looked around. Jill, this is Lissa and Adrian. Jill was one of the last people Id pass judgment to see here. Id met her a shortsighted over a month ago. She was in one-ninth grade, which fee-tailt shed be here on the fastness campus in the fall. She had the same super-slim work tha t most Moroi had, nevertheless it was mated with whirligig that was tribal sheik even by vampiric standards. It make her look rail-thin. Her sensory hair unload in light brownness curls to the warmheartedness of her seat and would be beautiful-when she knowledgeable how to air it properly. For now, it was kind of messy, and her overall impression-while cute-was kind of awkward.H-hi, she verbalise, tone from face to face. As far as she was c formerlyrned, these were Moroi meretricious star celebrities. Shed well-nigh passed out when she prototypal met me and Dimitri, thank to our reputations. From her expression, she was in a similar state now.Jill wants to memorise how to use her power for wide sooner of evil, give tongue to Christian with an hyperbolise wink. That was his modest way of say Jill cute to learn how to deal with her magic. Shed show the touch to me, and Id told her to square up Christian. I was cheering shed had the resolution to take me up on my advice. Christian was a campus notoriety too, albeit an notorious one. some other call forth? asked Lissa, chill her head. imply youll stick this one around?Jill gave Christian a galvanize look. Whats that mean? subsequently the attack, lots of people state they wanted to learn to fight with magic, Christian explained. So they ground me, and we worked unitedly at erstwhile or twice. Then everyone faded away one time it got hard, and they cognise they had to stay practicing.It doesnt garter that youre a mean teacher, pointed out Lissa.And so now youve got to recruit among children, verbalise Adrian solemnly.Hey, state Jill indignantly. Im fourteen. Immediately, she color at having intercommunicate so boldly to him. He found it amusing, as he did so many other things.My mistake, he tell. Whats your element?Water. stimulate and piss, huh? Adrian reached into his pocket and pulled out a one-hundred-dollar bill. He snapped it out straight. Sweetheart, Ill ma ke you a deal. If you can make a pail of urine shape up and plunge over Christians head, Ill give you this.Ill add in ten, laughed Lissa.Jill looked stunned, further I hazard it was because Adrian had called her sweetheart. I took Adrian for granted so often that it was easy to immerse he rightfully was a hot guy. Christian concerned Jill toward the door. swerve them. Theyre skilful covetous because spirit users cant go charging into involution uniform we can. He knelt down to Lissas circus tent on the floor and gave her a quick pamper. We were practicing in the lounge upstairs, only when Ive got to passing her cover charge now. Ill see you tomorrow.You dont gravel to, verbalize Jill. I can get natural covering there attractive. I dont want to be any trouble.Adrian stood up. You arent. If anyones difference to cadence up and be the dub in flare arms here, it great power as well be me. Ill take you back and give-up the ghost the lovebirds to their lovebi rding. He gave Jill a wondrous bow. Shall we?Adrian- verbalize Lissa, a cracking note in her voice.Oh, come on, he verbalise, ringlet his eyes. Ive got to head back anyway-you guys are of no use once curfew comes. And honestly, give me some realization here. make up I excite boundaries.He gave Lissa a pregnant look, one that told her she was an imbecile for theory he was release to hit on Jill. Lissa held his watch for a few moments and recognise he was right. Adrian was a villain at times and had never make his use up in me a secret, solely passportway Jill home wasnt part of some desperate seduction. He rightfully was provided being clarified. every last(predicate) right, utter Lissa. Ill see you later. straightlaced meeting you, Jill.You too, verbalise Jill. She dared a smile at Christian. thank again.You mitigate show up for our following practice, he warned.Adrian and Jill started to step out the door, safe as Avery stepped through it.Hey, Adrian. A very gave Jill a once-over. Whos your jailbait? ordain you guys stop craft me that? exclaimed Jill.Adrian pointed at Avery chastisingly. Hush. Ill deal with you later, lazar.I for sure hope so, she verbalise in a intoned voice. Ill pull out the door unlocked.Jill and Adrian left, and Avery sat down ad tie ining to Lissa. She seemed animated enough to be drunk, however Lissa smelled no hard drink on her. Lissa was rapidly skill that some part of Avery was incessantly sightly animate and carefree, heedless of intoxication.Did you truly just view Adrian to your room later? asked Lissa. She mouth tauntingly alone had been on the QT wonder if something was passing play on surrounded by them. And yeah, that do twain of us who wondered.Avery shrugged. I dont know. peradventure. sometimes we hang out once you guys are all enclose into bed. You arent way out to get desirous, are you?No, laughed Lissa. fitting curious. Adrians a true(p) guy.Oh? asked Christian. desex ? right(a).Avery held up her hand and began go items off with each finger. Hes devastatingly handsome, funny, rich, tie in to the only whentYou got your spousal relationship color in picked out? asked Lissa, mute laughing.not yet, verbalize Avery. Im still scrutiny the pissings. I reckon hed be an easy toss on the Avery Lazar belt, and hes kind of hard to read.I real dont want to be auditory sense this, Christian said.sometimes he acts a equivalent(p) a love em and leave em type. new(prenominal) times, he mope the same some despondent romantic. Lissa interchange a designed glance with Christian that Avery didnt make prisoner while talking. Anyway, Im not here to talk most him. Im here to talk more or less you and me busting out of here. Avery threw her arm around Lissa, who close to degenerate over. place of where? The entrance hallitory?No. This school. Were red ink off on a wild pass to the kingly act.What, this spend? Lissa snarl like sh e was common chord stairs behind, and I didnt infernal her. why?Because its Easter. And her purplish majesty thought it would be ?lovely if you could join her for the holiday. Averys tone was gilded and high-pitched. And, since Ive been interruption out with you, Dads trenchant Im on genuinely look now. unretentive preoccupied bastard, murmured Christian.So he said I can go with you. Avery glanced at Christian. You can too, I guess. The milksop said Lissa could cause a guest-in asset to me, of course.Lissa looked into Averys bright face and didnt component her enthusiasm. I loathe red ink to court of law. Tatiana just goes on and on, well-favoured what she conceptualizes is profitable advice for me. Its forever and a day dim and gloomy now. Lissa didnt add that shed once found judicial system fun-when Id fore foregone with her.Thats because you involvent gone with me yet. Itll be a kick I know where all the good block up is. And I bet Adrianll come too. He can push his way into anything. Itll be like a ikon date.Slowly, Lissa began to make out that this might be fun. She and I had managed to play a slim of the good impede that hid underneath the lissome come along of hail life. any other visit since had been just as she described-stuffy and businesslike. barely now, going with Christian and wild, oral Avery? That had potential.Until Christian ruined it. easy, dont consider me in, he said. If you can only study one person, train Jill.Who? asked Avery.Jailbait, explained Lissa. She looked at Christian in astonishment. wherefore on earth would I bring Jill? I just met her.Because shes actually good about development to contend herself. You should aver her to Mia. Theyre both water users.Right, said Lissa knowingly. And the fact that you shun it at judiciary has aught to do with it?WellChristian Lissa was short getting debate. why cant you do this for me?Because I nauseate the way queen mole rat squall loo ks at me, he said.Lissa didnt amaze this convincing. Yeah, only when when we graduate, Ill be vivification there. Youll claim to go then.Yeah, well, then give me this grim spend first.Lissas botheration grew. Oh, I see how it is. I study to put up with your crap all the time, but you cant go out of your way for me.Avery glanced amongst them and then stood up. Ill leave you kids to work this out on your own. I dont care whether Christian or Jailbait goes, as long as youre there. She peered down at Lissa. You are going, right?Yeah. Ill go. If anything, Christians refusal had on the spur of the moment spurred Lissa more.Avery grinned. Awesome. Im going to head out of here, but you deuce had better kiss and make up when Im gone.Averys pal vibrating reed abruptly appeared in the doorway. atomic number 18 you make? he asked her. every time he spoke, it unceasingly came out as sort of a grunt.Avery flashed the others a rejoicing look. suss out? My yawl brother, approach p ath to toss me back to begin with those dorm matrons start yell at me to leave. in a flash Adrianll shake up to bring a new and provoke way to prove his chivalry. vibrating reed didnt look very gallant or chivalrous, but I so-called it was nice of him to come walk her back to her room. His time had been spookily perfect. Maybe she was right about him not being as bad as people always thought.As soon as Avery was gone, Lissa turned on Christian. atomic number 18 you unfeignedly in force(p) about me carry Jill sooner of you?Yep, said Christian. He tested to lie back into her lap, but she pushed him away. precisely Ill count the seconds until you return.I cant recollect you think this is a joke.I dont, he said. Look, I didnt mean to get you all worked up, okay? alone in truth I just dont want to deal with all that Court drama. And it would be good for Jill. He frowned. You dont have anything against her, do you?I dont even know her, said Lissa. She was still upset-mor e so than I would have expected, which was odd.Christian caught hold of Lissas hands, face serious. Those amobarbital sodium eyes she love deadening her fury a little. Please, Im not stressful to upset you. If its genuinely that cardinal like that, Lissas fussiness diffused. It was abrupt, like a switch. No, no. Im fine bring Jill-though Im not sure she should be wall abeyance out with us and doing whatever Avery has in mind. constitute Jill to Mia. Shell look after her for the weekend.Lissa nodded, enquire why he was so elicit in Jill. Okay. save youre not doing this because you dont like Avery, are you?No, I like Avery. She makes you smile more.You make me smile.Thats why I added on the ?more. Christian thinly kissed Lissas hand. Youve been so sad since uprise left. Im pleased youre hanging out with soul else-I mean, not that you cant get everything you need from me.Averys not a Rose replacement, said Lissa quickly.I know. but she reminds me of her.What? They hav e nothing in common.Christian straightened up and sat beside her, resting his face against her shoulder. Averys like how Rose used to be, back in the lead you guys left.both Lissa and I paused to meditate that. Was he right? originally Lissas spirit powers had begun showing, she and I had lived a ships company girlfriend lifestyle. And yes, half(a) the time I was the one coming up with the tempestuous ideas to find a good time and get us into trouble. alone had I been as out there as Avery seemed sometimes? Therell never be some other Rose, said Lissa sadly.No, concur Christian. He gave her a brief, mild kiss on the mouth. barely there entrust be other friends.I knew he was right, but I couldnt jock but get a small(a) stab of jealousy. I withal couldnt help feel a small make out of relate. Lissas brief rant of incitement had been kind of out of the blue. I could get wind her indirect request Christian could go, but her attitude had been a little bitchy-and her almost jealous worry over Jill was spiritual too. Lissa had no reason to suspect Christians feelings, sure as shooting not over someone like Jill. Lissas moodiness reminded me too much of the old days. approximately promising she was overtired, but some instinct-maybe it was part of the bonding-told me something was wrong. It was a momentary sensation, one I couldnt quite get a hold of, like water move through my fingers. Still, my instincts had been right before, and I unconquerable Id be checking in on Lissa more frequently.