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This paper documents the music and career of singer Norah Jones. A versatile singer most often classified as a jazz singer, Jones shot to fame in 2002 with a multi-Grammy winning CD and has maintained her success with her abilities as a composer, pianist, and singer. Jones was born on March 30, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York. Her full name at birth was Geethali Norah Jones Shankar, though she later legally changed it with the blessing of both of her parents. At the age of four, she and her mother, Sue Jones, moved to a suburb of Dallas, Texas. As a young girl, she sang in the church choir and started piano lessons when she was seven, briefly also playing saxophone in her junior high school band. Jones attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, where she won several prestigious in-school awards for her singing and composing. After graduating, she attended the University of North Texas, majoring in

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1. In the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), representatives of the major European nations formed an agreement in response to the changes caused by the French Revolution and Napoleon's attempts to conquer the region. The agreement resulted in the borders of the European nations being redrawn. The main principle in redrawing the map of Europe was to attain a balance of power that would lead to peace and stability. For example, an effort was made to create "effective barriers against any renewed French imperialism" (Roberts 19). The four most powerful nations (Britain, Austria, Prussia and Russia) took control of various territories so that they could better protect themselves from future invasions. The plan for keeping the agreement intact involved cooperation among the major European nations. For example, the national leaders planned to have regular diplomatic meetings for the sake of maintaining security (Roberts 21). The effort was not entirely successful. Despite the Congress of Vienna

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Applications of Personality Tests Personality tests are used in a variety of psychological settings. Personality tests are based on the theory of personality which includes multiple views such as psychoanalytic theories, behavioral and social learning theories, trait and type conceptions, and phenomenological theories (Gregory, 2011). The two major approaches to personality testing are projective

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Tests of Intelligence Two of the oldest and most widely used measures of intelligence are the Wechsler Scales of Intelligence and the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. The following compares and contrasts recent versions of these two scales. Major ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues are explained. Wechsler and Binet both believed that intelligence involved multiple types of mental abilities (Cherry, 2011). The original Stanford-Binet intelligence test provided one intelligence quotient (IQ) and this score was originally calculated by dividing the mental age by the chronological age of the test taker and multiplying this number by 100. Today, the scale is modified and a quantitative analysis of the subcomponents of the scale are calculated (Gregory, 2011). The SB5 (Stanford-Binet

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Outline and Description The following presents a discussion of a particular psychological testing instrument, the Child Behavior Checklist. A discussion of the test and an outline for a 12 page paper are presented. The Child Behavior Checklist is a standardized form that was developed to describe children's behavior. Specifically, parents fill out this form to describe their children's behavioral and emotional problems. There is a version of this form for ages 2 and 3 years (CBCL/2 to 3) and for ages 4 to 18 years (CBCL/4 to 18). Each can be filled out in 10 minutes. The older version includes competence items and problems which may require an additional 5 or 10 minutes. This form is easy to fill out and self explanatory; it can be filled out in a waiting room and a receptionist can help parents by reading the items if needed. The form is available in 58 languages (Achenbach & Ruffle, 2000; Buros, 1998; CEBC, 2010; Nova, 2011). This form is used to assess issues of aggres

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Health Vulnerability and Lifestyle Change for Post Heart/Lung Transplant Patients Post heart/lung transplant patients are subject to a number of serious health vulnerabilities, generally requiring lifestyle changes. De Geest et al. (2005) identify five lifelong lifestyle changes that apply to this category of patients-a medication regimen involving immunosuppressive drugs, monitoring for symptoms of complication, avoidance of cardiovascular and cancer risk factors such as smoking, avoidance of alcohol and illegal drugs, and regular medical checkups (p. S88). As might be suspected, one of the most common barriers to decreasing a health disparity in this vulnerable population is a lack of patient compliance with this demanding regimen. Grady et al. (2000) report that when a patient fails to achieve stability due to noncompliance, it may be appropriate to enlist further help in the form of extra social support, both within and outside the patient's family (p. 2446). The ris

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Team Independence and Inter-Team Conflict Many contemporary organizations have moved to the establishment of work teams that exist for varying periods of time, charged with specific time sensitive or ongoing projects viewed as vital to the well-being of the organization (Kugler, Rapoport, & Pazy, 2010). Work teams can be extremely useful mechanisms for fostering innovation but at the same time organizations including such companies as Cisco Systems and Dell have found that teams are also a locus of conflict and that it is necessary for management to determine what level of task independence will be permitted in the actions of teams. Task independence is generally understood as referring to the degree to which a work team has autonomy with respect to task related decisionmaking (Caswell & Allen, 2001). Inter-team conflict refers to the kinds of disagreements emerging within teams as individuals struggle to acquire or use power, to shape or influence relationships, and to promote a

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Strategic Issues at Esprit Holdings Introduction Esprit is a manufacturer and retailer of clothing that sells its products in more than 40 countries via 800 directly owned stores and more than 14,000 wholesale locations. The company enjoyed strong success in the 1980s and 1990s, but has since faced strong competition and a loss of focus that has resulted in lackluster results. The company targets those consumers looking for an "international youthful lifestyle" (Quality First, 2011), but it is not clear that the company itself understood either how to grow as its customer base aged, or how to attract new customers within its target demographic. In either case, the company now faces strong competition, a shrinking market share, and pressure to rebuild itself under the leadership of a new CEO. This research explores the company's situation using McKinsey's 7S framework, identifies several strategic alternatives that the company could pursue, and identifies im

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The Impact of Teachers' Professional Development on Students' Reading Comprehension Problem Statement This study will address the problem that it is not known whether teachers' professional development affects students' outcomes on reading comprehension tests. It has been shown that students of elementary age are challenged by reading comprehension. The problem in a lack of reading comprehension is related to an absence of motivation from teachers and parents. The issue is how teachers can motivate and challenge students of elementary age with their reading. Guthrie and Humenick (2005) state that it is unknown whether reading motivation predicts reading comprehension growth in classroom contexts, and it is this uncertainty that will be exploited in the proposed research to determine whether either it can or cannot be linked to teacher development. Significance of the Problem Reading comprehension is vital to students' success, not only during their s

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Research Questions 1. Why is it important to switch from oil energy sources to clean, renewable sources such as solar energy? Provisional answer: Oil energy sources cause damage to the environment in the form of air pollution and climate change. Dependence on foreign oil is bad for the nation economically and also in terms of increasing the risks of terrorism and war. The existing energy system is at risk of large-scale power outages (Thornton, 2003). The world's supply of oil resources will eventually run out. Switching to solar energy would be a big step toward resolving these problems. 2. What will be involved in developing a solar energy infrastructure? Provisional answer: All buildings will need to hav

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DoCoMo Case Analysis Introduction i-mode emerged as a solution to a technical problem in that DoCoMo's customers were using their phones for voice calls and were clogging the limited bandwidth available. By bringing in more data calls and pushing them through the same transmission lines as voice calls, the company could keep its customers satisfied even as it offered a new service. Enoki was given a broad mandate-increase data usage-and the ability to build a team and product that would answer the mandate. Enoki approached this as a marketing problem in that he wanted users to use their phones differently; that is, to find a new use for an existing product (Partridge & Sinclair-Hunt, 2005). In addressing this issue, he developed a new need in the market-the need to access and transmit data via phones. The Product-DICEE As used by Kawasaki, DICEE stands for deep, indulging, complete, elegant and evocative (Kawasaki, 2000). The i-mode service

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The Apple Brand One of the most interesting brands in the world is the Apple brand, not only because Apple develops innovative new products but also because it has just been found by the global research agency Millward Brown to have become "the most valuable consumer-facing brand in the world"-even superseding Google (Indvik). In fact, Apple's brand value soared by 84% to $153.3 billion on the basis of its success with the iPad and iPhone 4, while Google's declined 2% to $111.5 billion (Indvik). A vital component of Apple's stellar success is its brand image. This paper will examine what the company's brand means to consumers, the three levels of its iPad product, its relative brand equity and valuation, and the implications of co-branding and brand development strategies. What Apple's brand means to consumers is identified by the words that are commonly used to describe Apple's products-"cool," "slick," "innovative," "fun to use," "high-quality," and "impressive." Consumers regard Apple as the epitome of electronics gadgetry, and they expect the brand to produce better and more eleg

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The Secret by Denise Levertov The poem "the Secret" by Denise Levertov deals with authorial intention and artistic expression. The first person narrator of the poem credits two girls for discovering the secret in one of the poems the narrator wrote ("I who don't know the, secret wrote, the line. They told me"). However, what the secret is and which line it is that con

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Job Performance of Social Workers - Literature Review Research literature focusing exclusively on the job performance of social workers is to date extremely sparse. Hardly any studies have looked at or attempted to measure the performance on the job of social workers. Most studies and articles that can be related to job performance of social workers investigate burnout syndrome, stress, job satisfaction, and job turnover (Adams, Boscarino, & Figley, 2006; Boston, 2008; Duraisingam, Pidd, & Roche, 2009; Judge, Thoresen, Bono, & Patton, 2001; Siefert, Jayaratne, & Chess, 1991; Tham, 2007). The underlying assumptions of these studies is that job dissatisfaction and burnout are prevalent problems in the field of social work. Moreover, they are major factors affecting the job performance of social workers. Job dissatisfaction in social workers can have a number of causes. Stress, lack of organizational and peer support, insufficient pay, and little decision-making powe

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Intelligence and Testing A wide range of hypotheses exist about intelligence, however there is limited consensus on the concept. Generally, it is defined as a mental capability that involves reasoning, planning, problem solving and abstract thinking. The ability to learn from experience, comprehend complex ideas and learn rapidly also characterize intelligence. Intelligence is distinct from book-learning or test-taking. It reflects a deeper comprehension. Individuals differ in their ability to reason. The psychometric approach to the issue uses testing to measure intelligence in controlled settings. Intelligence is defined by a number of different abilities and standards, and has been observed in humans and animals both. It was psychologist Alfred Binet who developed the first IQ test to assess students who needed educational assistance. The French government asked Binet in the early 1900s to assess which students were more likely to experience difficulty du

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Limitations of Traditional Strategic Choice Models Traditional strategic choice models rely on analyzing situations using a particular framework, then making choices based on the results of that analysis. Such models might include competitive analysis, external factors, and similar factors. However, while these models can be an effective tool for decision makers, they have their limitations. If these limitations are not taken into account, orga

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The Modern Organization as Ecosystem Complexity theory maintains that there is order to the behavior of complex systems so that these systems-including organizations-are more likely to resemble ecosystems rather than machines. As a result, a seemingly small change in one part of the organization may lead to radical change in the overall organization (Complexity Theory, 2011). In some cases, the change may be a new competitor entering the market with innovations that render existing products obsolete or too expen

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"The Big Secret of Dealing with People" (Part 1, Chapter 2) 1. The only way to get people to do something is to make them wanting to do it. - You can threatened or harass people to get them to do something but it will come back to haunt you. - A boss who threatens to fire his employees if they do not oblige, faces lower productivity and higher turnover. 2. The only way to get people to do something is by giving them what they want. - The desire to be important is the greatest motivation for people. - People "want" other things such as food, sex, health, preservation of life, sleep, money, healthy offspring. However, nothing is as forceful as the wish to be important; it is the key to success and many great figures in history would not have been great had they not h

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Views about human identity and the meaning of life underwent major changes in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. The philosophical changes of the time were related to scientific developments that had been occurring in Western civilization since the seventeenth century. The methods of scientific inquiry were applied to various efforts to understand and improve human life. For example, Karl Marx took a scientific and materialistic view in his argument about the exploitation and alienation of laborers by capitalists. Charles Darwin's scientific inquiry led to the theory of evolution, which challenged the traditional views of religion. Sigmund Freud used scientific methods to explore the unconscious and irrational aspects of human behavior. The work of Marx, Darwin, Freud and others contributed to a "traumatic shift" in hum

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Observational Instrument Evaluation The following presents a discussion of an observational instrumental evaluation of videofluoroscopy (recording of images on a fluoroscopic screen on videotape) via modified barium swallow (MBS) and videoendoscopy (video camera in tip of endoscope) via flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEESST). MBS and FEESST are described and the advantages of FEESST over MBS are noted. Modified barium swallow (MBS) refers to the use of an x-ray that allows the radiologist to identify problems. This x-ray also allows the Speech Language Pathologist to determine why there are problems with swallowing. The MBS helps with the

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Transformative Nature I have selected shadowing a neurological doctor as one of my most meaningful experiences. This was a very transformative experience that resulted in an education and personal growth. Shadowing a neurological doctor provided me with an opportunity to see first-hand what the doctor faces while dealing with patients who suffer

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Post 1: Environmental and Examinee Factors The following discussion provides a focus on environmental and examinee conditions that may negatively influence the examinee's performance on a test. Desirable procedures are needed to limit the influence of these factors (Gregory, 2011). External factors such as a lack of standardization of administration can influence test results. One of the most important external influences is the interaction between the examiner and the examinee which also influences results. This interaction affects test conditions, perceived examinee expectations, and reactions of the examinee which affect outcomes. One of the most significant examinee behaviors/conditions that

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Hmong vs. Westernized Healthcare Systems Anne Fadiman's book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down recounts the long and tragic story of Lia Lee, the child of Hmong parents, who was born at Merced Community Medical Center (MCMC) rather than in a traditional Hmong hut in Laos. From all appearances, a birth at a Westernized healthcare facility would seem to be both more sterile and more technically correct than one in a primitive jungle hut, yet Lia's mother, Foua, had given birth to 12 other children back in Laos that fared better than Lia did. Lia's story is one of critical misunderstandings between her Hmong parents and the staff at MCMC that resulted in a long series of illnesses and medical interventions and a situation in which, at age 7, she was "quadriplegic, spastic, incontinent, and incapable of purposeful movement," which the doctors termed a "persistent vegetative state" (Fadiman, 1997, p. 210). Fadiman (1997, p. 258) points out that the epileptic Lia would p

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One of the most common forms of promotion utilized by marketers is price discounts. The use of discounts has increased over the years, for example the number of coupons distributed between 1976 and 2000 nearly quadrupled (Darke & Chung, 2005, p. 35). Researchers disagree about whether discounts undermine perceptions of product quality or lead to increases in perceptions of value. Another tactic used is everyday-low-price-claims (EDLPs), which have been found to convey value while maintaining the perception of product quality. Some retailers offer free gifts, or premiums, which are highly valued. In the present analysis framing effects in marketing will be examined from an industrial/organizational psychological perspective (Levy, 2009, p. 118). According to Transaction utility theory (TUT; Thaler, 1985, p. 203) discounts provide acquisition utility and transaction utility, in that they lower the amount paid, and the perceived merits of the deal reach beyond the economic outcome

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History of UNITEHERE! Introduction The hotel and restaurant and garment industries are among the first to form unions in American history. The history of UNITEHERE! officially begins in 2004, with the merger of the garment industry union UNITE and the hotel and restaurant industry HERE.[1] However, the origins of groups comprising UNITEHERE! stretch back to 1891, the year the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees (HERE) international formed.[2] A contentious dispute between UNITE and HERE threatened to derail the entity for good. This research will explore the history and different manifestations of UNITEHERE! Body UNITE HERE is a union that represents workers throughout the United States and Canada that work in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry and airport industries.[3] While HERE represented hotel and restaurant employees since the late nineteenth century, UNITE did not come into existence until 1995, when the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) merged with the International Ladies' Garment

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