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- 1691: The 1960s
- Mr. Basiuk is the person I chose for my interview. Rather than immigrating to Canada, Mr. Basiuk was born in Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1936. He was educated in high school to the north end of Winnipeg at St. John's Technical High School. He spent two years altogether in grade 10 and 11 then attended five years in the University Of Manitoba and graduated as an electrical engineer. Unfortunately, he was not able to find a job in ... What types of food did you prefer eating then, and why? Believe it or not, I had long hair down to my shoulders. I still remember, however, that we all had to wear ties to school and not any regular t-shirts. I admit they weren't the best haircuts, but I wouldn't say today's are either. The things I mainly ate were perogies, cabbage rolls, and sour ...
- 1692: Gangs
- ... s HIV positive? Although varies regions of the country may have different meanings or definition for the term "gang member" a good description for a gang can be found in the November 1991 issue of school safety update published by Pepperdine Universitys National School Safety Center, it defines a gang as "A group of three or more individuals with a unique name, identifiable marks or symbols, who clam a territory or turf, associate on a regular basis, and engage ... importance, size and power of their group, Structure is constantly changing. Allies one day can become enemies the next day, Identified by inner-group violence. Youth involvement with gangs Can begin as early as elementary school starting at 7-8 years of age. Leadership roles in street gangs are usually not formally recognized positions. They are assumed by a member who demonstrates dominant control at a given time. Gangs are ...
- 1693: Engineers: The Builders of Tomorrow
- ... life magazine, We have taken the computer and made it everyone's tool. (Life, 32) The computer went from being under the control of a very privileged group to being available to everyone. Today, High School kids have more computer power than some of the most elite three decades ago. Says Ted Hoffman to Life magazine. (qtd in Life, 32) Even today's cars cannot run without this silicon marvels embedded ... and articulate. They're the front line troops in the battlefield for the environment and market share. (Alpert, 87) We have always viewed engineers as nerds and geekazoids who never had a date in high school, college or ever in their life. Now, they are the ones that are making this world better for us to live in. Engineering is a way of expressing ones creativeness. Such as in the University ... to go. It is where people get to express their passion for the computer and also make six figures in the process. Engineering is not a one step process. One must go through years of school and experience in order to say, I am good. I myself am taking up computer engineering and I tell u, it is no joke. In this field, good is not enough. it's not ...
- 1694: Industrial Engineering Technicians
- ... and was originally hired by AMP as a temporary worker doing hand assembly. Jim went to Forsyth technical college and majored in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is a two year major. He went back to school shortly after he first began working for AMP. Jim said that he loves his job at AMP and enjoys the type of work that he is doing. He also told me that all of his ... getting a good job because most companies want to hire people with good work experience. With a company such as Miliken co- op work is done in alternating semesters. This allows students to go to school one semester and then apply what they have learned on the job while earning money that can be used for tuition in later school semesters. Examples of jobs I could do if employed by Miliken after graduation are; Process Engineer and Production Manager. A Process Engineer plans and updates current production lines and areas, and is involved with ...
- 1695: Helpful Resources for *** College Students
- ... still operates today with pride and satisfaction. It was built in 1917 and gave many citizens hope of getting a decent education. Out of the 30 students being accepted to UC Berkeleys HAAS business school in the Spring, 1999, two of them were *** College students. This is a big advantage for the students of *** College for them will not lose hope of success. Since the day it was built, *** College ... shots, medicine, and blood pressure measurement. Another student, Janice Lee, takes a flu-shot once a semester in the center. She said, it was very convenient to do it on campus because she came to school full time. She would not have any other time to go to hospitals to make appointments and get flu-shots there. Besides, the Health Service Center charges only six dollars, which is cheaper than most ... to go to the class with them, and help them to fill out forms and tests. Representatives in the Disabled Student Center are kind, patient and friendly. They give disabled students confidence to stay in school. The services of the *** College Disabled Student Center makes disabled students comfortably study in college, which is very successful. In conclusion, students can greatly benefit from the many services offered at *** College. Using resources ...
- 1696: History 2
- ... is. I wish when I was younger that I could have appreciated history more. I also believe that history is repeats itself many times but people just do not realize that. Especially throughout my high school years I always thought that history was tiresome. Throughout high school I always considered history as just a subject that was required to graduate. One summer I took world history at a junior college. I didn't want to take it but I needed it to graduate high school. I found the teacher very interesting but the facts and events that he presented were very boring. The teacher especially talked about various people who made a difference in America and tried to gain ...
- 1697: The Lure of Professional Leagues
- The Lure of Professional Leagues In the past few years, a great number of college athletes have been leaving school early to enter into the professional leagues. Some athletes are even skipping college and going pro straight out of high school. Many people ask what is causing these athletes to turn professional so early. I believe there are three reasons for their decision. The first factor that causes students to enter the professional leagues early is ... athletes see their chance to get the money and the fame they are going to go for it. They are not going to care if they are a sophomore, a junior, or even in high school.
- 1698: Landscape Architecture as a Career
- ... harmonious relationships between the land and the objects on it by proper combination of open space and planting, and by wise use of land formation (Concise 151). They may work on parks, gardens, housing projects, school campuses, golf courses, or airports. They begin a project by reviewing the needs and desires of the client. They study the site, mapping such features as the slope of the land, existing structures and the ... groves were preserved as the habitats of divinities. Greek houses included a walled court or garden usually surrounded by a colonnade. In 5th-Century BC, Athens public gardens and colonnaded walks attached to the Academy ("school") and the Lyceum ("gymnasium") were much frequented by philosophers and their disciples (2). Domestic architecture in the first half of the 20th Century attempted to achieve a closer integration of the house with it's ... architects to be licensed (Discover 3). Licensing is based on the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination, sponsored by the Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Boards. Admission to the examination usually requires a degree from an accredited school, plus one to four years of work experience. Applicants are tested on all aspects of landscape architecture (3). Landscape architecture is a very diverse and rewarding profession. Although extensive schooling is required, the advantages ...
- 1699: A Comparison of Huckleberry Finn and On The Road
- ... dishonest judge and fooled by Tom, who knew all along that Jim had already been freed by Miss Watson's will (Twain 278-279). Huck is concerned with being free from having to go to school, from having to report to Miss Watson, and from having to make the judge account for his money. Huck is concerned with adventure, and seeks it in the same haphazard fashion that the young Sal ... time, and the ability to make his own plans, however foolish, was more important to Huck than his newfound fortune. Huck would rather spend the day admiring the sunrise over the Mississippi than go to school or work. For example, as he and Jim were rafting down the river together, Huck describes the scene they saw each morning. The air was still, "just like the whole world was asleep, only sometimes ... watched everything. But Sal was more aware of the irresponsibility of his characters than Huck was. Huck was caught in his own illusion, but somehow Sal sensed that Dean was a "drop out" in the school of life. For example, Dean married three times with a few years( by the end of the book Dean was living with his second wife, Camille -who Sal had also slept with-without having ...
- 1700: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Early Influences on Huckleberry Finn
- ... boy like Huck Finn. Nevertheless, they attempt to make Huck into what they believe will be a better boy. Specifically, they attempt, as Huck says, to "sivilize" him. This process includes making Huck go to school, teaching him various religious facts, and making him act in a way that the women find socially acceptable. Huck, who has never had to follow many rules in his life, finds the demands the women ... beautiful women--but none of this comes to pass. Huck finds out too late that Tom's adventures are imaginary: that raiding a caravan of "A-rabs" really means terrorizing young children on a Sunday school picnic, that stolen "joolry" is nothing more than turnips or rocks. Huck is disappointed that the adventures Tom promises are not real and so, along with the other members, he resigns from the gang. Another ... in front of his face; his skin, Huck says, is white like a fish's belly or like a tree toad's. Pap's savage appearance reflects his feelings as he demands that Huck quit school, stop reading, and avoid church. Huck is able to stay away from Pap for a while, but Pap kidnaps Huck three or four months after Huck starts to live with the Widow and takes ...
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