Freakonomics Stephen Levitt‚ Stephen Dubner Summary‚ chapter 1 The authors of Freakonomics discusses in chapter one about how incentives can do the opposite of what the incentives are created for. Incentives are the basis of all human action and interaction [i.e. - people do not act randomly‚ they are always following some set of self-imposed rules and/or are trying to gain something for themselves]. As an example‚ the authors speak about a study of daycare centers in Haifa‚ Israel‚ in which
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Trash Summary Trash is an epic novel about three ordinary dumpsite boys that sort through trash for a living. One day they find a key that leads them to a train station locker. From there they start the journey of their lives. Throughout the book many characteristics are shown both good and bad. I have chosen to talk about the themes trust and resilience. I chose these topics because I think both of these were shown many times in the book and they are to things that you need in every day life
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again you then gather the knowledge you have gained and compare it to what you would have known before. Focusing and Recording main ideas is organizing them and developing them to make reading easier and more efficient. Look for thesis‚ topic and summary sentences which contain the main idea of the paragraph. Look for sentences that reiterate that main idea or connects it to ideas in the next paragraph. Also look for hints of the pattern of development. If you want to get the most out of your reading
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Executive Summary Mary Job Grand Canyon University NRS 451 V Dinwiddie Sandra April‚ 22‚ 2012 Pressure ulcer prevention (PUP) in surgical patients has become a major interest in acute care hospitals with the increased focus on patient safety and quality of care. A pressure ulcer is any area of skin or underlying tissue that has been damaged by unrelieved pressure or pressure in combination with friction and shear. Pressure ulcers are caused due to diminished blood supply which in turn leads
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SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDIT * The audit enables the auditor to express an opinion whether financial statements are prepared‚ in all material respects‚ in accordance with and acceptable financial reporting framework. * Complete set of general purpose financial statements: * 1. balance sheets * 2. income statements * 3. statement of changes in equity * 4. cash flow statement * 5. summary of significant accounting policies and other
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Belonging summary Belonging: A feeling of belonging can emerge from the affiliation with people‚ place‚ groups and cultures; belonging meant to be a part of something and accepted for which one is. However‚ there will always be those people who don’t belong and hence are alienated from society. The Crucible Summary Subject Matter (plot overview): The principal events in the play are the first ‘crying out’ by the girls‚ Elizabeth’s arrest and Proctor’s confession to lechery and refusal to confess
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September 18‚ 2013 Summary In “The story of an Hour‚” Mrs. Mallard has a heart condition so‚ when news about her husband’s death is received. Mrs. Mallard’s sister‚ Josephine‚ sits down with her to relay the message as easy as possible without getting he worked up. Mrs. Mallard’s husband’s friends Richards originally found out because he was in the newspaper corridors. When a report of a train accident killed Brantley Mallard. After finding out about her husband’s death: Mrs. Mallard went to her
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Hines Essay Summary In “What’s in a Package‚” Thomas Hine presents a series of claims that inform the reader as to why manufacturers package products the way they do. His first paragraphs encourage readers to imagine themselves pushing a shopping cart‚ and state that within “the thirty minutes you spend on an average trip to the supermarket‚ about thirty thousand different products vie to win your attention.” He breaks it down further to help the readers understand: thirty thousand products in thirty
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Module 1 Key Points Summary: Eliminating Weak Language Weak Language is any word or phrase that does not add value to your message. In English‚ the word is umm. Every language has some version of umm‚ why do we say it? We use it as a crutch while we are thinking of what we are going to say next‚ and because we are uncomfortable with silence. Why is eliminating weak language so important for a public speaker? People are taking in what appears to be a limitless amount of information each day. Consider
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DEATH SUMMARY Patient Name: Putul Barua Patient ID: 135799 Room No.: CCU-4 Date of Admission: 01/07/2011 Date Deceased: 01/15/2011 00:41:00 Admitting physician: Simon William‚ MD‚ Pulmonology Consultants: J.K. Mc Clain‚ MD‚ Cardiology Trevor Jordan‚ Nephrology This 42 year old gentleman was admitted on January 7 and expired on January 15. He was admitted with progressive tachycardia‚ hemoptysis‚ and dyspnea. Please see his admission history and physical exam for details
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