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Introduction The act of public speaking can be defined as the process of speaking to a group of people in a deliberate and well structured manner with the purpose to inform, entertain or influence listeners. The act of good public speaking can be a daunting task fraught with disappointments. It is a process that requires a culmination of various factors including but not limited to the following: self confidence, good grasp and command of language, prose presentation and being eloquent. Toastmasters is one of the organizations that help individuals become good public speakers and leaders. Toast Masters Mission and vision statements Vision The aim of Toastmasters is to assist people use their skills and knowledge to improve their lives. The company aims at achieving this through its membership clubs, throughout the world. The clubs aim at improving people’s leadership and communication skills. Mission Toastmasters is a renowned company that helps people globally to communicate effectively through spoken language. Through its platform of membership clubs, the organization helps women, and men to learn and acquire the art of listening, speaking and thinking. This eventually creates self actualization, enhances human understanding, enhances leadership and contributes to a better human environment. Ways in which Toastmasters can help in good public speaking There are various reasons as to why Toastmasters is the best organization towards achieving good public speaking. Firstly, the organization has well qualified staffs, who are dedicated to good customer service. They have extensive and vast experience in the field of public speaking and public presentation. For example, the various board director members are people who have extensive knowledge in the public speaking domain. For instance, the organization president, Mr. Micheal Notaro, has a degree in law, and has served in various prominent positions. Mr. Micheal Notaro is an attorney, who is a member of the Italian American Bar Association. He has also served as the principal of the Notaro Law group. Secondly, Toastmasters is an organization which helps people to be good public speakers because its services are based on sound core values and principles. Toastmasters is governed by certain core values. The values include dedication to improvement of the company, respect towards one another, and treating people with integrity, among others. This core values ensure that the organizations services are of the highest standard and are geared towards achieving excellence. Also, these core values help
This paper aims to summarize the case of Mian v. City of Ottawa. Irfan M. Mian is an applicant and defendant in this case, and the City of Ottawa is a respondent and prosecution side. Mian is a counsel for himself, and Madeleine Hayes is counseling for the City of Ottawa. The case was heard on March 28, 2017, by Marc R. Labrosse J., and the final judgment was on April 5, 2018. According to Marc R. Labrosse J., the Applicant is charged with “driving while holding or using a hand-held communication device,” which is contrary to subsection 78.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990, c.H.8 (Mian v. City of Ottawa 1). Also, the Applicant seeks the disclosure of first-party records, the disciplinary records, and the employment file for Officer Darren Zorn, who is reported to have had a drug addiction for six years before 2013 (Mian v. City of Ottawa 1). Considering the position of the Applicant, several principal aspects should be observed. First of all, Mian relies primarily on extraordinary remedies, which are described in para. 140 of the Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990, c.P.33. However, the judge considers the disclosure of the disciplinary records to be irrelevant to the case. Nevertheless, the Applicant assumes that in these particular circumstances, the criteria for the disclosure were met, and thus there is a miscarriage of justice. Considering the position of the Crown, there are three critical reasons to dismiss the Application. Primarily, the defendant has failed to comply with the “30-day notice requirements in s. 141(1) of the POA” (Mian v. City of Ottawa 2). Secondly, the Crown argues that, on this stage of proceedings, it is inappropriate to seek “relief by way of certiorari” (Mian v. City of Ottawa 2). Thirdly, it is stated that the disciplinary records should not be disclosed in this particular case. To further elaborate on the position of the Crown about the relief against a pre-trial ruling, it should be observed that applications for certiorari or a Charter are rarely granted (Mian v. City of Ottawa 2). The Court of Appeal states that such relief is limited to jurisdictional errors, and it is also suggested that the disclosure of documents to defendants should only be granted if non-disclosure has a profound impact on the fairness of the proceeding of the case (Mian v. City of Ottawa 2). It is concluded in the case that the refusal of the Application is not an error that should go to jurisdiction, even if it is an error in fact. However, the case also provides a perspective on Defendant’s reasoning behind his Application. The Applicant emphasizes the fact that the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada
Alice will prepare stir-fried pasta with vegetables for her future parents-in-law. She believes the recipe is simple enough for her, but it is also appetizing and can appeal to any person regardless of the state. Alice will use the Barilla pasta, as she does not feel confident about making the dish from scratch. Thus, her goal is to buy a spaghetti box together with other ingredients and follow the instructions carefully. Ingredients   * 1 pack of the Barilla pasta;   * 2 cloves of garlic;   * 2 big spoons (like those that one uses to eat soup) of olive oil;   * 2 big spoons of vinegar;   * 1 onion;   * 2 carrots;   * 2 big chunks of broccoli;   * 2 big heads of cauliflower;   * 2 big spoons of soy sauce;   * 1 teaspoon (like that one uses to add sugar to tea or coffee) of ginger;   * 1 teaspoon of salt;   * black pepper to taste. Steps Step 1. Preparing the ingredients before they can be used for further instructions The garlic:   * Take the chopping board and place it on the table.   * Then put one clove, which should be washed beforehand, on the board and take a heavy knife.   * Place the blade flat on the garlic (WARNING: the tip should be facing either your left or your right) and use your hand to press the knife. Photo 1. Crushing the garlic using the back of one’s hand.   * Do not forget to repeat the same process with the second clove.   * Put the crushed mass in a container and store it in the refrigerator for the time being. The carrot.   * Scrape the carrots with a knife if they have black patches. Photo 2. Preparing the carrots by scraping them with an ordinary knife.   * Then put the carrots on the board and chop it into similarly sized round pieces.   * Put the chopped pieces on a separa
The population of the Earth has been growing during the whole time of existence of the mankind. Last decades, not only does the number of people living on our planet grow, but the rate of this increase is becoming bigger and bigger. According to the United Nations Population Fund, there is a probability that the World population will reach the level of 12 billion or even exceed the level of 25 billion by 2150 (cited in Zuckerman, p. 82). It is possible to imagine how big the food needs will be in this case: it will be necessary to cultivate more fruits, vegetables and crops to feed the population. On the other hand, natural resources are limited, and the period of their recovery is quite long; in this sense, soil is not an exception. Producing more food means using soil more intensively, which may lead to its exhaustion. Besides, a range of other negative environmental processes such as changes in ecosystems, pollutions, acid rains etc also affect the soil (Hüttl & Frielinghaus, p.63). Finally, growing energy consumption has led to the new trends in energy generation. For example, production of biodiesel will also require much space for cultivation of plants. The controversy that takes shape from these facts is connected with soil fertility: the population growth causes growth of food needs and thus exhausts soil, which exposes soil fertility to danger. This controversy is a potential trigger of a range of serious problems that the mankind may face in the nearest and the distant future. Lack of food will cause numerous situations of food crisis and famine. It is possible to predict that the devel
Introduction Total quality management refers to the approach used by the management to improve the quality of production and the organization’s performance in tandem with the needs of its goals. In this case, quality management combines various elements of the organization connected with the improvement, development and maintenance of operations. Thus, these include factors such as cost control, employee performance, revenue accrual and management functions. These factors should be balanced to assure the success of the organization. Advantages of TQM TQM is important to organizations. It assists them attain efficiency in production and processing by preventing errors before they happen during work in process. Oakland (2001) notes that TQM addresses fundamental problem extents such as redundant processes, identical efforts, work processes and unnecessary tasks. Besides, TQM intervention plays a key role in predicting errors and providing appropriate measures to pre-empt them before they actually occur. This aspect encouraged efficiency and enables an organization to save on time and costs. Guasch (2007) points out that TQM enhances customer satisfaction. TQM intentions are tailored towards improving product or service through value addition. It attains this aspect by embracing a suitable strategy to correlate with the customer’s expectations. For instance, Oakland (2001) explains that to guarantee customer satisfaction, TQM reduces waiting time by changing how a customer is handled. It also makes changes in the delivery process to ensure a product/service reaches the customer on time and improves on the quality of products eliminating the needs of repair improving customers’ loyalty. Also, TQM is important in improving the organization’s development. TQM builds the culture of change in the organization by championing for education of all employees on quality practices. This helps to make quality a concern for all and not just for Total Quality Assurance department. Focusing on quality contributes to a culture of proactive work tailored towards preventing errors. For instance, Guasch (2007) demonstrates that by focusing on teamwork, TQM succeeds in enhancing cross-departmental cooperation, thereby facilitating knowledge sharing. Knowledge sharing benefits an organization because it contributes to improved communication among employees and simplifies the organization’s communication hierarchy. Besides, knowledge sharing leads to widening of knowledge and skill-set of employees and breeds a culture of flexibility when an organization is deploying personnel in various epartments. This ensures cost competitiveness is achieved in the organization. Pfeifer (2002) explains that TQM improves human management in an organization. In human resources management, TQM spreads the rights of the business process to employees involved by empowering them to correct error
Introduction I did my internship at the Yolsu Engineering LTD. During the two weeks of training, I managed to serve in accounting and human resources departments. As an intern, the scope of my responsibilities included offering support services to humanitarian aid, financial, and information networking systems in the company. This report will review my internship experience at Yolsu Engineering LTD. The essay will examine the performance of the company in terms of strengths, opportunities, and threats. The report concentrates on individual observation and how this experience has impacted my future career direction. Internship experience Week 1 On the first day of my internship at the Yolsu Engineering LTD, I was ushered by one of the human resource officers I was expected to report to during the entire training-work period. I was assigned a secretarial role comprising documentation, picking calls, and office arrangement. This went on for the next three days. On the fourth day, I accompanied one of the accounts clerks to several banks to make deposits. The accounting clerk guided me on registering the deposit receipts into the company’s accounts system. The following day, I went to the banks to make deposits alone and correctly entered the system’s tickets. During the first week of the internship, I was assigned chronological documentation of sensitive company documents such as receipts, invoices, and delivery notes. This duty was extended to proper accounting of the tickets that suppliers issued after delivering different products and services. At the end of the week, I passed the weekly progress review since I was able to accurately and competently work with chronological documentation and track the receipts in the company’s account system. I learned the documentation and office arrangement during the first week. It was interesting to undergo practical training on how to deposit money in the banks and manage the receipts within the accounting system of the company. In addition, I learned the importance of teamwork and consultation to minimize human error, especially when dealing with sensitive company documents. Week 2 At the beginning of the second week, I was mov
Literature Review According to Blossfeld, Kulic, Skopek and Triventi (2017), New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in regards to accessibility and quality of education in the US. Currently, there are more public schools in the state than charter schools. Barnett et al. (2018), however, notes that there has been an increase in parents seeking to have their children in charter schools. One can argue that there are many reasons why charter schools might be preferred compared to public schools. The first, as explained by Schwenkenberg and VanderHoff (2015), is the fact that establishing public schools takes a longer time as opposed to setting up a charter school. This is due to the fact that there are many complex stakeholders involved in establishing a public school. In particular, the state stakeholders’ involvement can be time-consuming considering that there are state guidelines that will have to be implemented. The second reason for the increase in charter schools versus public schools is the need for a flexible and more customized curriculum. Weber and Rubin (2018) explain that since charter schools are formed through an initiative of the community, they have more flexibility in regards to the curriculum unlike public schools. Wright (2017) goes further to state that many a time, charter schools are established on a need basis, particularly to introduce new courses or areas of study. It is arguable that the world is changing in regards to the type of education many students are looking to get. The fact that the population is growing and there is a need for more schools also makes it easier for charter schools to be established. Subjects of Study The research study will focus on education as its subject. In particular, the study will look into the changing education interests in terms of institutions of preference for parents. There are currently 88 schools operating in New Jersey and over 2,598 public schools in the state. Whereas one can argue that the numbers are alarming, Gill and Campbell (2017) anticipate that more charter schools will be operational in the future due to the assumptions that they have better quality education. Measurements The study will employ both quantitative and qualitative research methodology. This will allow the researcher to get both statistical data and opinions on the issue. It is important to note that the researcher will use positivism research philosophy. Additionally, a deductive approach will be used based on pre-existing theories that have been debated within the sector. Also important to note is that the researcher intends to use a survey as part of the research strategy. The survey will be discussed more in the next section of data c
Introduction In 1804, Thomas Jefferson performed an act, which most people, in particular believers, would consider audacious or rather profane. He meticulously cut up the Bible and picked up the pieces with content he believed in and glued them on to a sheet of blank pages. He edited a book, which the world considered the word of God. While the work was arguably disrespectful, to him it was simple. Likewise, in 1820, he bought six Bibles and used them to generate a revised version of the New Testament in French, Latin, Greek, and English. He successfully maimed the King James Version to generate “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth”. In this new edition, he kept some teachings of Christ, His actions, and left out any unnatural occurrences and assertions that He (Jesus) was Christ. The narrations of Jesus feeding the five thousand, raising the dead, and/or healing leprosy among others were removed. His version of the Gospel ended with Christ’s death. The goal of Jefferson was to identify the true teachings of Jesus Christ. While his initial works in 1804 disappeared, the later version still exists. The ensuing discussion examines the extent to which Jefferson fulfilled his aim of finding the true teachings of Jesus in his construction of “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth”. How Jefferson Understood Christ According to Carlson, Jefferson is viewed as one of the most brilliant and liberal minds in the United States (19). As the founding father, his controversial religious notions have always puzzled most Americans in the religionist nation. In fact, if he decided to run for a presidential position today, he would not win since his religious conceptions would conflict most Americans from both political wings (Carlson 19). Jefferson was brought up as an Anglican devotee. He tutored in Anglican schools. He was always mentally inquisitive and opted to make individual decisions on issues of religion. The theories of scholars of ‘The Enlightenment’ had highly influenced his thinking such that he derided unnatural accounts in the Bible. However, he assumed that a supreme being controlled nature. He spent most of his years examining religion. Often, his opinions changed. However, he constantly orated that the state should encourage religious freedom and tolerance. His call for religious liberty influenced his opponents to accuse him of being an atheist. As a result, Jefferson delved in determining the true teachings of Christ. He shared his faith with the public. When he eventually prepared “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth”, the work portrayed a shaky theorist (Zastoupil 399). According to Jefferson, Jesus was a transcendent teacher who offered benevolent lessons of morality that humanity should uphold. He encouraged his listeners to adopt the unsophisticated teachings of Christ. It is for this reason that he removed every atypical event that had been connected to Jesus such that only his precepts were left (Clough 38). Conversely, his ungodly nature was pervasive. He referred to authors of the New Testament as ill-informed individuals who based their writings on fictions. He even tagged Apostle
Johnny Got a gun is a captivating anti-war book which is politically motivated and takes the role of educating the society on the adverse effects of war on human beings and the whole society. The book written by a U.S citizen, Dalton Trumbo in 1937 and was published by J.B Lippincott company on January 1 st , 1939. It is a hardcover book with a print media format and it is available in both hardcover and paperback book covers. The 309 page book was then filmed and produced in 1971. Dalton Trumbo was born in 1905 in Montrose, Colorado. He was the son to Maud and Orus Bonham Trumbo. Not much is said about Trumbo but his book Johnny Got a Gun is set from practical life experiences that feces the society at the time of his childhood. In the anticipation for the world war I, the Americans foresaw its coming and some could see the devastating state that came with wars. In an attempt to evade it, the citizens elect President Woodrow Wilson hoping that he could help protect America from participating the World War I (Center of Military, 1919). Just as any other president would have done, Woodrow supported the war without thinking of its repercussions. From the story, Joe accuses the Government leaders of false claims of propelling their countries to greater economic democracy or security without knowledge on how wars are injurious. In this book, Trumbo unfolds the painful story on the effects of the World War I. It garnered the National Book Awards in 1940 as the best American bookseller. The book resurfaces as one of a kind book which scripted as a leading protest novel after the Vietnam War. It is drafted using Joe Bonham portrayed as a helpless using a maimed
Introduction Religion has played a great role in the life of American society since the first colonists settled in the region. During the antebellum period, it regulated many parts of human private and public conduct and, thus, the Bible and other religious scriptures were used and studied for moral guidance. Yet, due to relative openness to various ways of interpretation, the religious texts and religion as a whole served both as uniting and dividing forces. Religion as a Unifying Force On the one hand, different religious groups used fundamental Christian scriptures to promote stronger communal relations and equality of all before God. For instance, during the Second Great Awakening, religious meetings that would last for several days became notably popular in the South (Regan, 2016). People gathered together to sing songs, pray to God, and share thoughts and emotions (Shi, 2016). Moreover, some churches – especially Baptist and Methodist ­– were open to anyone, be it rich, poor, or slave. In this regard, it can be mentioned that religion in the antebellum period could greatly address people’s emotional demands as opposed to the Enlightenment’s search for rationality in all aspects of life. Religion as a Dividing Force On the other hand, religion also served as a force that divided the Americans. Probably, the Bible’s view on slavery was one of the major issues that led to the appearance of harsh disagreements between people. While one group found evidence that proves God’s disapproval of this institution, others used the same scriptures to argue the opposite idea. As such, Finkelman (2016) states that the latter party supported slavery because many Old Testament religious leaders, such as Abraham, had slaves themselves. Additionally, the existence of numerous religious groups that each had a differing interpretation of the holy texts led to many disputes and mutual hatred among people. Consider the Nativists movement, for example, when the general Protestant population argued against the arrival of Catholic Irish immigrants, which resulted in numerous conflicts. Therefore, it is seen that religion in antebellum America served as both uniting and dividing force.