R.S. is a long-time smoker who developed bronchitic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH = 7.32‚ PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg‚ PaO2 = 50 mm Hg‚ HCO3 - = 30 mEq/L. His hematocrit is 52% with normal red cell indices. He is taking an inhaled ß agonist and theophylline to manage his respiratory condition. At his clinic visit‚ it is noted that R.S. has an area of consolidation in his
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are limited‚ and inevitably everyone will grow old. Yet the way a childhood should be spent has often been disputed‚ by some regarding it as a time to prepare for the future‚ and others as a chance to explore freedom. Charles Dickens‚ in Hard Times‚ portrays both sides of the argument in their most extreme forms. One might argue that much of Hard Times is about extremes. The first character to be introduced‚ Mr. Thomas Gradgrind‚ enforces a very rigid approach to education‚ while everything contrary
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Abbey Martin Period 4 December 11‚ 2013 Hard Times Literary Analysis Charles Dickens’ presentation of characters throughout the novel Hard Times is significant to the perception of the story and the individual characters. Often‚ the voice of the author can easily sway one’s opinions on the novel they have written‚ as can be seen in Hard Times. Dickens’ presentation of Louisa Gradgrind in Hard Times allows readers to see the emotional and moral value that that those in the lower classes may experience
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Interview I interviewed the head of the customer service department from Korean Agricultural Union CNS‚ the online fruit sales company. I prepared questions and asked them during the time of the interview. I organized the interview in Q&A format. Q: Can you say your name and your job? A: My name is Youngsook Kim and I am the head of the customer service department. Q: What does your company do? A: My company works with agriculturist in Korea to adjust price of fruit and sell at an affordable
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In this Assignment‚ I will analyse two chapters‚ of the Charles Dickens novel‚ ‘Hard times’. Hard Times will be stylistically analysed for speech/ thought presentation‚ point of view‚ Parallelism and Gricean implicature. The opening chapter introduces the first character within the novel‚ Mr Gradgrind the speaker in the extract and the patron of the school. The novels opening lines are spoken by Mr Gradgrind‚ ‘Now what I want is Facts.’ ‘Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts.’ The word ‘Fact’
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novel Hard Times Charles Dickens is known for criticizing the social class system of the Victorian era‚ and the exploitation of the poor. Hard Times is no exception to this rule. Dickens attacks the Utilitarian education‚ the arrogance of the middle and upper class‚ and the industrial revolution. He praises the working class on their morals and their ability to earn an honest living. Hard Times Hard Times is the title of the book and a theme. Every character in the novel faces hard times at some
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1. The main character(s) the main characters is Case Study B is Tong Thoa. (Oster176) Thong Thao is a drill press operator that works at a factory job. (Oster176) He is the President of the United Hmong Association (UHA). (Oster176) 2. Give a brief overview. In 1976‚ several Hmong officers and their families were brought to the United States and resettled in Providence. (Oster18) There were three volags these were the International Institutes‚ Catholic Social Services‚ and Church World Service
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Discussion Question: 1. What degree of confidence do you have that Gerritsen‚ Buck‚ and Leay will be able to execute their three-point plan? What factors have to come together for the plan to work? What advantages does Aquaflow have in its efforts to execute the plan and continue to grow? Answer: They can truly execute the three-point plan because it can be one of the most competitive player in the market. Some factors to consider to make this plan work is that Aquaflow must use wild algae to help
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ECOCRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ’HARD TIMES ’ BY CHARLES DICKENS. INTRODUCTION: Charles Dickens was one of the most important social commentators who used fiction effectively to criticize economic‚ social‚ and moral abuses in the Victorian era. He showed compassion towards the vulnerable and disadvantaged segments of English society‚ and contributed to several important social reforms. Dickens was successful in exposing the ills of the industrial society including class division‚
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Cape Breton Fiddling – Almost a Lost Art Cape Breton fiddling began when the Scottish fiddlers were forced out of Scotland and into new worlds. They brought the traditional music of Scotland with them and continued the style into today’s world. There have been many noted fiddlers and today’s fiddlers are becoming internationally famous. Some of the newer fiddlers are incorporating other styles of music into the fiddling tradition of Cape Breton. The heart of Canadian fiddling began when the Highland
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