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- 2671: Lester Pearson
- ... born on April 23 1897, in Newtonbrooke Ontario (now part of Toronto). He died on December 27 1972. He was born the son of a Methodist parson. As a child he worked very hard in school, and he became one of the minority of high school graduates who went on to college. In his studies he went to Victoria College and the Methodist College inside the University of Toronto. In his free time he played hockey and baseball. He then ...
- 2672: Computer Mediated Evnvironment
- ... These variables are not only interesting from a research perspective but are managerially important as well and relevant to the long-term commercial potential of CMEs. CMEs tend to separate choice from purchase, especially in high-involvement categories such as cars, where consumers obtain comparative information from a CME (e.g., www.edmunds.com) and then purchase from a dealer offering the lowest price. In this environment, consumers may attribute poor ... of the CME environment is the way customers can form groups or communities around brands (Muniz and O’Guinn 1996). For example, Saab owners are notorious for their fierce loyalty to the brand and their high degree of interest in new product offerings and other matters related to the company. Saab owners have their own “chat rooms” where they discuss the cars with each other and communicate their feelings to the ... Regularity and the Similarity Hypothesis,” Journal of Consumer Research, 9 (June), 90-98. Johnson, Eric J., David A. Schkade, and James R. Bettman (1988), “Monitoring Information Processing and Decision: The Mouselab System,” working paper, Graduate School of Industrial Administration, Carnegie-Mellon University. Kalyanamaran, Gurumurthy and Russell S. Winer (1996), “Empirical Generalizations from Reference Price Research,” Marketing Science, 14, number 3, Part 2 of 2, G161-G169. Katz, E. and Paul ...
- 2673: Jim Abbott
- ... of hands, but right from the very beginning, Jim loved baseball. So, Jim's parents bought him a baseball glove. However, Jim was not just involved in baseball. He was the top scorer in his school's intramural basketball league, and played two years of varsity football. Jim's various athletic exploits resulted in press attention. When Jim got to college, he picked up right where he had left off in high school. His two main goals were to get an education and to become the best possible pitcher he could be. At this point, his fastball was close to ninety miles per hour. Jim to worked ...
- 2674: Stressed With Stress
- ... diseases brought on or worsened by psychological stress, are more likely to happen to people with very busy lives. The sad results of too much stress can be: depression, drug use, crime, dropping out of school, accidents, and even suicide. These psychosomatic disorders commonly involve the autonomic nervous system, which controls the body's internal organs. Some kinds of headache and back and facial pain, asthma, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, and premenstrual stress are examples of stress-related disorders. (Funk & Wagnall's.) Respiratory disorders also can be affected by stress. Most common of these is asthma which may be caused by emotional upsets ... remodeling, deterioration of home.) 25 Revision of personal habits (dress, manners, association, etc.) 24 Troubles with the boss 23 Major change in working hours or conditions 20 Change in residence 20 Changing to a new school 20 Major change in usual type and/or amount of recreation 19 Major change in church activities (e.g., a lot more or a lot less than usual) 19 Major change in social activities ( ...
- 2675: Cultural Synopsis: The Philipp
- ... the country. The Philippine education system is based on the North American model: primary, secondary and finally a higher education. The illiteracy rate is only 12% of the population over fifteen, the standard education is high compared with other South-East Asian countries. Filipinos have a passion for dance. Traditional dance derived from Malay, Spanaish, and Muslim influences. Some of the most beutiful dances are tinikling, bamboo dance, and pandanggo sa ... instuments such as bambnoo flutes and wooden drums. Phillipine folk songs have had a revival since Bayan Ko, meaning My Country, was sung by the popular social critic Freddie Aguilar. Filipino films are produced in high numbers, which deal mainly with typical movie story lines such as violence and the traditional love story. In January of 1981, the first film festival in the Philippines took place at the Philippine International Convention ... Spolarium, won a gold medel at the 1884 Madrid Exposition. In the mid-20th century Fernando Amorsolo. Vicente Dizon and Vicente Manansala were internationally recognized. All were also graduates of the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts. The Philippines has developed a unique mixed culture of foreign influences. Filipinos love to gamble. They exchange money frequently on basketball games and other sports. Improvisation is seen by the way ...
- 2676: Muhammad Ali
- ... The crowd erupted when the Olympic torch was passed to Muhammad Ali. The Olympic gold medal boxer Muhammad Ali lifted the torch and trembled before a crowd screaming ‘Ali'. He then sent the fire soaring high above the stadium to ignite the ceremonial Olympic cauldron. This moment was truly one of the finest ever to many sports fan, considering the tragedy Ali has been through, he still executed the mission as ... in Louisville, KY., on January 17, 1942. He grew up in a poor family. His adolescence was influenced by a prejudice society, and the poor black neighborhood where he grew up. Ali had problems in school at an early stage and felt he wanted to do something different. His dreams were going to be fulfilled at an age of 12, when Joe Martin, a police officer and a boxing instructor, encouraged ... does a lot, of charity work in order to help others. What Ali did do is unmeasurable, he gave all young blacks the hope of a successful life. They all knew Ali dropped out of school, but still made it. They also knew Ali became one of the greatest success in sports. He helped to get young black people light when all there was were black clouds. He helped young ...
- 2677: Adolf Hitler
- ... whom he considered inferior human beings. Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria, on April 20, 1889, the son of a minor customs official and a peasant girl. A poor student, he never completed high school. He applied for admission to the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna but was rejected for lack of talent. Staying in Vienna until 1913, he lived first on an orphan's pension, later on small ... powers. Organizing meeting after meeting, terrorizing political foes with groups of party thugs, Hitler spread his gospel of racial hatred and contempt for democracy. He soon became a key figure in Bavarian politics, aided by high officials and businessmen. In November 1923, a time of political and economic chaos, he led an uprising in Munich against the postwar Weimar Republic, proclaiming himself chancellor of a new authoritarian regime. Without military ...
- 2678: Bulimia
- ... rigid dieting and fasting, rigorous exercise, weight loss, unusual mood states like confusion and lethargy, "chipmunk" cheeks (swollen glands), dark circles under the eyes, raspy voice, social withdrawal and combative behavior, low self- esteem, declining school performance, use of syrup of ipecac, and lack of menstrual periods. Bulimia is stimulated by society's emphasis on thinness; some doctors feel parents may also contribute by emphasizing appearance, by pushing food on children ... followed by self- induced vomiting and/or use of laxatives. People with bulimia (bulimics) usually maintain a normal weight. Although the disorder can affect men, most bulimics are female adolescents or young women. Most are high-achieving women from high- achieving but troubled families. The exact cause of bulimia is not known. Some researchers believe that eating disorders may be related to malfunctioning of the part(s) of the brain regulating mood and appetite. ...
- 2679: C-SPAN, the Cable TV channel
- ... Dole, Boris Yeltsin, Coretta Scott King, Attorney General Janet Reno, and U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove. One of the more novel programs aired on C-SPAN is The Close Up Foundation. In this programs, high school students gather with senior Americans to discuss current events and policy with the nation's leaders. Finally, C-SPAN airs many international programs. Coverage of the British House of Commons Question Time is aired once ... gotcha questions that hardly ever get anyone- suddenly look like nervous tics. The whole rhythm of TV news begins to seem jerky and unnatural..."5 One recent innovation of C-SPAN is the C-SPAN school bus. This is a full-sized tour bus that contains a complete video production facility. The bus travels around the country and gathers reports on current event topics. Often, interviews are conducted inside the ...
- 2680: The Cost of Sleep Deprivation
- The Cost of Sleep Deprivation I definitely suffer from sleep deprivation. At the beginning of the school I was alternating 4 hours of sleep a night, with none at all. However, staying up all night to finish a paper or to study for an exam is not uncommon among high school and college students. A few months ago, I decided to research a little and found statistics that reflects what a growing problem sleep deprivation is for our country. According to the Gallup Poll conducted ...
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