Who is Robyn Blumner? Perhaps she is simply your everyday editorialist for a daily newspaper. Or‚ as the former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU)‚ could she possibly have her own agenda? One of Blumner’s columns entitled "Let’s stand up for liberty" was published in a well known editorial writers magazine called "The Masthead". In summary‚ it focuses on freedom of speech‚ and how we tend to lose sight of it‚ or even have it taken from us during national hardships
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relieve off of their families the political and economical strains of their home countries. When immigrants first arrive through Ellis Island‚ the first thing they see is not only a national landmark‚ but also an American symbol. The Statue of Liberty stands tall to
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importantly a happy family where hope for prosperity and satisfaction is always alive. This dream has continued and passed onto generations from the time of the Native Americans to this modern era of innovation. For many settlers‚ the Statue of Liberty was their first perspective of the United States‚ connoting new open doors in life. The statue is an iconic symbol of American Dream inviting people from different nations with hope of a good job‚ opportunity and home ownership. As an International
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My perspectives of life and morality will allow me to contribute to Liberty University’s missions in a number of ways. I see my purpose in life as merely a chance to change lives and to obey the calling that God places on my heart. I believe it is my jobs as a child of God to be the hands and feet of Christ no matter where that takes me. As a pastor’s daughter‚ I have been taught the perspectives of life and morality and how they reflect the way I live my life. I keep my perceptions of life and morality
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James Clawson Prof Balma Poli Sci 110 November 5th‚ 2012 Ron Paul’s Liberty Defined I chose Ron Paul’s book because of all the candidates in recent years‚ his message is the most consistent in the ideals I would hope an elected official would hold. Though I do disagree with him on a number of issues‚ his overall message of liberty and freedom strike a chord‚ especially in our current age of government overreach. His blunt approach to government intrusion and the handouts society has become
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Assignment 2: Management at a Company By JACK PENDERGAST Dr. Jean Gordon Strayer University 02/22/2015 Zappos Company (2) key changes Zappos.com is an online clothing and shoe company or shop that is currently based in Nevada‚ Las Vegas. The company was founded in the year 1999 by Nick Swinmurn. The company’s initial inspiration came after he was not able to find one of his favorite pair of shoes‚ the air walks‚ at the local mall. The same year‚ he approached Alfred Lin and Tony Hseih
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Recognizing Employee Contributions Erica Warren HRM500‚ Strayer University Dr. Jeffrey Weaver 12/7/2014 Recognizing Employee Contributions Employees deserve recognition for their hard work‚ creative ideas and commitment to the company. “Employee recognition is the timely‚ informal or formal acknowledgement of a person’s or teams behavior‚ effort or business result that supports the organization’s goals and values‚ and which has clearly been beyond normal expectations” (Wiley & Kowske‚ 2012). It
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* Ellen started a blog to protest the CEO’s bonus‚ noting that no one below director has gotten a raise in two (2) years and portraying her bosses as “know-nothings” and “out-of-touch”. Ellen started a blog to protest the CEO’s bonus. The employer would need to make sure that Ellen’s post had not been commented on by other employees who were in agreement with her. The company should also look to its’ social media policy if it has one. The employer could be covered if the policy states that employees
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We are certainly in the age of technology‚ but with all technology that is available‚ where does the line of privacy lie? More and more technical gadgets are being tested and manufactured for the convenience of individuals to enjoy them in the privacy of their own homes. Also‚ any business or public place you visit with most likely be ran by the aid of some sort of technical gadget. Society has become so used to this‚ no one really questions when personal information is asked to be shared to a
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1. What do you think about self-directed learning in what and how we learn? The concept of Self-Directed learning (SDL) has captured the interest of adult educator who interested in learning in adulthood and processes of SDL continues growing as evidenced by the expanded number of thoughtful and insightful publications within the last few year (Caffarella‚ 2003; Abdullah‚ 2001). Hiemstra (1994). Many public educational institutions have used this concept to describe one of the primary
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