Dear Sahara Shadow Knights: The Unsung Hero’s

Chapter One: Sweat and Blood The stars twinkled with ferocity as I stared at them through the window of my room, the light of the moon brightened up my room with a natural glow. My face was milky white, and my armor glowed with a white aura, in this natural light show the moon provided. I sighed at the vast emptiness of space and continued to stare into the distance with the dazed stare I was all but famous for. I heard a knocking on my door that echoed throughout every corner of my room. A voice boomed out over the residual echo of the knocking â€Å"Jesse, Jess are you there, we're late for our training† I once again sighed at the deep dismal abyss that laid in front of me. I got out of my seat and stretched my arms up in the air. The voice and knocking continued â€Å"Jesse, answer me are you there!† I brought my hand to my forehead and slowly dragged it down. I replied with a hint of anger in my voice â€Å"Yes I am here, and I told you its ShadowWolf now, that is my chosen Knight name.† The voice replied with a sense of sarcasm hindering in it â€Å"Yes your knightness, but hey if you ever wish to BE one you should get you arse out here and get to the training room like we were supposed to be.† The voice stopped temporarily then flared up again with loud haste â€Å"Ten minutes ago!!! the master will be very angry!† The voice stopped and the silence was quickly followed by hard sound of hollow foot steps running down the hall. I made my way to the door slowly, whistling a low and sweet and sweet tune that matched perfectly with the milky white light that softly filled the room. I pressed the button and the door flew open with a loud swhooch. The sound echoed down the empty metal halls. I stepped forward down the hall with the carefree speed of a child going to school. My long journey down the metal halls had brought me to a large grey door, above it laid ever so carefully the words â€Å"Training Room†. I pushed the door open all the time whistling the tune I had begun in my room so far back. Everyone in the room drew silent as I walked past them, a large robed man stared at me with a dismal grin of disappointment. He shook his head in a negative fashion as he said to me â€Å"Your late again, Mr Jesse. You know if you keep this up you wont reach knight level.† I looked down at my arm and brushed some dirt off my suit and replied â€Å"Sorry masters, some things came up. You know?† The master replied to me with anger â€Å"That is no excuse, if you wish to become a great knight like your father you need to straighten up, and fly right for there will be a time that comes you will wish you had.† I lowered my head in shame, and replied with sincerity â€Å"I'm sorry master, I truly am.† The master sighed and stared at me with a subsided rage â€Å"Get into position, and then we may continue.† My training ensued, numerous drills of both physical and mental variety of which left me exaughsted and sweaty. I Panted for air and rested my hands on me knees as I bent over to catch my breathe. I looked at the ground below me and the metal glistened with my sweat provided a reflection of myself. I was a young man, full bodied face with my hair auburn red, my eyes were mud brown, and my aftershave left me with a rugged look. The armor I wore was a dark black decorative vest the white flaps that came down from this vest synchronized their movements with my panting, under this was my shirt, soft and warm on the body with white scaled sleeves that reflected any light that touched their polished surface, below this was my gloves bulgy and black they stood out next to my white sleeves as a flame stands out in front of the dark, adjacent to this was my skirt it was black as space with triangles of white at the bottom and top, and it all was held together by my black boots polished to a shine that was unparalleled to others in the class. My panting continued with no end in sight, a student came behind me and slapped me on the back. â€Å"Haha, suck it up man were not even done yet.† I tried to form my words to say something ,but nothing ,but panting came out. I raised my hand and wiped the sweat from my forehead that had been dripping down forming a fairly large puddle below me. At that moment a large sound pierced my ears with the high-pitched scream that made me fall over into my puddle of sweat. I pushed my aching body up and spit on the floor as I dragged my hand over my face to get rid of the sweat. â€Å"What the heck is that† I yelled over the sound The master stared at us with serious stare, he mouth slowly opened to say â€Å"It's the alarm. We are under attack† The loud simultaneous yelp of â€Å"what† filled the room to be quickly white washed with the alarms high-pitched scream. The master slowly walked to the other side of the room where a small black box sat on the wall. The master pushed the buttons with the speed of a huurton as a section of the wall swung open to reveal an array of weapons and backpacks. â€Å"Get geared up and ready, this is what we all have been training for† His words filled the room and for a moment seemed to be the only things I could hear. I panted furiously and coughed rapidly. Rose up from my bent over position with the shaking slowness of a person that just got pummeled with a stun baton. We all ran towards the room as the alarm seemed to grow louder with each yelp. The room lay filled with Long Vibro Axes, the glare of light that reflected off of them blinded me as I slowly made my way in. I grabbed an Axe and rushed out of the room and fell back into the formation the class was in as I had entered. The sound of ion cannons and TIE engines filled the room and overpowered the alarms loud noise. The master made his way slowly across the room as if nothing was happening. The master then stopped 10 feet in front of us all and smiled with a wicked grin. He raised his arm slowly and pointed at one half of the class, he motioned them to take the exit to the right. The students did a salute and rushed out of the room, all armed with pikes and pistols. He pointed at our half now and motioned them to the left exit. He then walked towards me, he rubbed his eyes and little then set his hand on my shoulder. â€Å"Lets just hope you learned enough.† I looked at him with a confused glare, he laughed and motioned at the left exit again. I was now running down the hall the sounds of my footsteps were all but unheard under the yelp of the alarms screaming every second, my body was still aching from training, and my leg wobbly from the idea of the battle that laid ahead. My foot stumbled to the side and balance became harder to maintain, I continued running until my foot tripped over what felt like a pike. My body flew forward and spun to the side a little, my body hit the floor in one big boom, and I began to tumble forward on the ground, my pike has dislodged from my holster on impact and now spun in the air ahead of me hitting the walls causing sparks to flare in its wake. I finally stopped when I hit something, the sound of a splash boomed in my ears, my hair now filled with a cold liquid splashed. I slowly got up and grabbed the back of my head to help soften the pain that now overwhelmed me. I felt something squish in my hair as I pressed down, I quickly brought it to my face to reveal blood soaking over my hand. I quickly turned around to see a puddle of blood leading up to a stormtrooper whose neck was half way cut off. I panted fast and licked my lips, the sweat that lay dormant now began to drip into the puddle and mix with the blood, this mixture of sweat and blood made my stomach churn as it continued to spread out on the ground.

What Is the Most Ideal Gas

The real gas that acts most like an ideal gas is helium. This is because helium, unlike most gases, exists as a single atom, which makes the van der Waals dispersion forces as low as possible. Another factor is that helium, like other noble gases, has a completely filled outer electron shell. As a result, it has a low tendency to react with other atoms. The ideal gas composed of more than one atom is hydrogen gas. Like a helium atom, a hydrogen molecule also has two electrons, and its intermolecular forces are small. The electrical charge is spread across two atoms. As gas molecules get larger, they behave less like ideal gases. Dispersion forces increase and dipole-dipole interaction may occur. When Do Real Gases Act Like Ideal Gases? For the most part, you can apply the ideal gas law to gases at high temperatures (room temperature and higher) and low pressures. As pressure increases or the temperature drops, intermolecular forces between gas molecules become more important. Under these conditions, the ideal gas law is replaced by the van der Waals equation.

On the Interface between Operations and Human Resources...

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Euthanasia And Passive And Active Euthanasia - 1335 Words

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Sex Workers the Legalization of Prostitution Free Essays

Iya Clarke Mrs. Peacock 4 December Sex Workers: The Legalization of Prostitution Prostitution, one of the most controversial jobs created, is often revered as one of the lowest jobs of the career totem pole. Sex workers are counted out and their voices are rarely, if ever, listened to, but no longer should sex workers be ignored. We will write a custom essay sample on Sex Workers: the Legalization of Prostitution or any similar topic only for you Order Now They are people too and have a lot to offer the America. Other countries have legalized prostitution and it has simply become a part of the culture, no longer looked down upon. Perhaps, the U. S. hould revisit the job of sex working, and if stigmas and judgments about the field were removed and prostitution was viewed with unbiased eyes, then the positive aspects of legalization could be considered. Sex is simply another commodity that can be bought and sold, just like anything else that is traded, and should be treated as such. With certain restrictions, if brothels were designated for certain places, had their own district outside the major cities, it could help uplift a forgotten community. With certain regulations and laws put in place, not only sex workers, but society as large can benefit. Sex workers are not hurting anyone and should be allowed to do what they love. the Declaration of Independence it clearly states that, â€Å"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. † So if sex workers are happy doing their job then who is the government to try and outlaw it? Prostituting is their way of gaining life, liberty and it is their personal way of pursing happiness. If sex workers are doing what they love, not hurting anyone, and prostituting in a safe manner then the only ethical thing to do is to legalize it. But the only reason this will not happen is because of the negative stigma attached to it. Legalizing prostitution would normalize it and the mystery about sex workers would quickly dissipate. But if it became just a regular job then a lot of the taboo allure about it would be lost. After a certain amount of time most Americans would become indifferent to the issue, similar to how the Dutch now view prostitution. According to Melanie Abrams of History Today, â€Å"research has shown that 74 per cent of the Dutch population regards prostitution as an acceptable job and prostitution has been legal in the Netherlands since 2000. † If prostitution is normalized than stereotypes and judgments will decrease about the workers, making them feel less ostracized from society and help to create a richer place with diverse groups of people. The United States claims to be an accepting place, a â€Å"melting pot,† of all kinds of people with different ideas and lifestyles, so why sex workers be put on the outskirts of society? So many of sex workers are taken advantage of and abused physically, but if prostitution was legalized than not as many woman would be injured. Everyday sex workers are beaten and abused, and the intuition who is supposed to be stopping this type of behavior, the police, is often a main perpetrator of it. The police use the power in their job title to coerce the women into illicit sexual acts so that they aren’t arrested and taken to jail. Sex workers live in fear of the possible threats from their customers and threats from the governing force, the police. Legalizing prostitution would help to eliminate abuse from both of these groups because prostitution would be seen as a legitimate job. Just as other jobs have laws to ensure the protection of them, sex workers would be granted the same rights. The workers would be able to stand up for themselves and not be afraid to call out the people who take advantage of them. Also, the countless tax dollars spent on picking up sex workers and holding them in jail could be used for something more useful. Because honestly, if a sex worker really enjoys their job, they are just going to go back out on the streets. This will only encourage a viscous cycle, that will never ever stop, and simply waste money that needs to be used in something more important. The spread of STDs, if prostitution was legalized, would decrease, due to mandatory testing. One of the greatest fears about sex workers is that the spread a large number of diseases to their customers because they do not have to use protection. But if prostitution was legalized then a system could be set up to curb the spread of STDs and STIs. The workers would have to be checked periodically to insure the spread of diseases decreased, as opposed to workers who do not have to follow any rules, because they are participating in an illegal business. In parts of Australia, where prostitution is legal, sex workers â€Å"undergo regular examinations for STIs. If these tests are not done, the brothel will not permit the sex worker to work,† and in Queensland, Australia, â€Å"sex workers in brothels are required to wear a prophylactic during any type of sexual activity. As a result, Australian sex workers now have a very low incidence of STI’s. † With many jobs people have to go undergo certain requirements whether it is periodically drug testing, or getting a background check. Prostitute are going to do their job, legal or not, so imposing a way for it to be done in healthy manner, can only be for the better and help to curb the spread of unwanted STDs and STIs. If prostitutes became a legal then sex worker s could help the economy. Just as with any other job, prostitutes would become a part of the tax paying population. Rather than making all the money under the table, which is what they do now, sex workers could help the Unites States out of the economic downturn of the past few years. They could play a vital part in helping to alleviate the billions of debt that the United States is in imagine the millions of unpaid tax dollars that is being overlooked annually because prostitution is not considered a â€Å"real job. † Finally, the United States need to understand that prostitution is as a real of a job as any and rid themselves of the judgments that have been in the culture for years. Yes, some of the workers are coerced into selling themselves on the street, but there is also a percentage of the woman enjoy the work. Some women enjoy the thrill, or simply enjoy having sex. It is their body, so who is the government to tell them what to do with it; what not to do with it? If the government was able to see past these judgments then America would be a better place for it. The spread of unwanted STIs and STDs would lessen within this field, millions; possibly billions of dollars could be made by taxing the work. And the great melting pot, which is spoken so fondly of, would become even more diverse and accepting of people. In addition, there is no legal reason for it not to be legalized. Most of the reasons for why prostituting is illegal has to deal with morals. But if people do not like the idea of sex work, then they do not have to participate in it, but ultimately it is not their decision to make. If the sex workers are of the legal age, have made this decision on their own, without being forced or coerced, then they should be able to do what makes them happy. That’s all most people search for, the thing that makes them happy, so everyone should be able to experience that without being treated terribly and dealing with the constant oppression from the society from which they live in. Works Cited Abrams, Melanie. â€Å"City Of (Red) Lights. † History Today 59. 11 (2009): 6-7. Academic Search Complete. Web. 4 Dec. 2011. Sullivan, Barbara. â€Å"When (Some) Prostitution Is Legal: The Impact Of Law Reform On Sex Work In Australia. † Journal Of Law Society 37. 1 (2010): 85-104. Sociological Collection. Web. 5 Dec. 2011. How to cite Sex Workers: the Legalization of Prostitution, Papers

Understanding Marketing Practices and Finance Practices

Question: Describe about understanding marketing practices and finance practice? Answer: Introduction The essay will identify the discussion on theoretical perspectives of business as well as organizational studies. It will focus on different marketing as well as finance practices. The paper will relate to both the practice for addressing the different processes successfully. Accounting is not a difficult science and it is strictly dependent on the forms of trade in the globe. It is the art of storing, summarizing and classifying the matter with respect to money. The history of accounting is based on the existing and future practices. Thus the accounting practices were book keeping. Book keeping results with the need of ancient traders developed from advanced trading practices to deal with the costs as well as incomes. Marketing is a process that involves the pricing, promotion and other attributes. All of the important activities should work together to assure successful marketing. It should offer the products and services to meet the needs of the customer. To meet the customer needs are likely to be successful in marketing. By meeting the customer needs successfully, the company can identify the target market and also gather the input from market research. With the right pricing strategy, business can look for market effectiveness. Business is dependent on one on one interactions and customers feedback. It should decide whether to deal the products in high volume at low prices or at higher prices but low volume. Consumers are aware of the fact that access should be in accordance with the suitable location, convenience etc. The business is dependent on the effective promotion and it should meet the desirable goals and objectives to deal with the correct place and time. Careful selections are made with the proper communication methods and tools to reach the target audience. Business could identify the market segments with the use of appropriate and best channels of communication to a target audience. Products promotion is based on the accurate information and also it helps the consumers to deal with the success. Marketing practices are based on the fact that the consumers should achieve the products with respect to best quality products and services. The marketer is required to provide the correct and the complete information to the customers. This will gain increase in the customers for long term and the marketer will be able to generate long term goals with quality. This way, marketing practices help the marketer as well as the customer to deal with the products and services successfully for long term. It also helps the company to increase the sales and productivity. (Slater, 2000) Discussion Theories on finance practices Numerous studies demonstrated the financial practices of firms all over the world. It has been found that the number of large companies who used new and modern techniques to evaluate the capital investment has increased over the years. (Berg, 2008) Dividend policy The dividend decision is based on the determination of the companys earnings to be paid within the organization for further expansion. The finance manager is to deal with the maximum profit of an organization. This involves the investors to deal with the dividend payments that increase to an additional liability of taxes. Theories on dividend policy As per the research and evidence, high dividends increases exchange value theory and it increases the difficulty of the dividend puzzle. Dividends are irrelevant with regards to the distribution of income and the policy of dividend payout follows neither the current price nor the shares. Taxes also impact the demand for dividends. (Jacoby and Kyner, 1973) Accounting theory This theory is the simplest form of explanation that can be called as generalization of data into meaningful sense. It is supposed to be known with the set of values and beliefs. Webster defined this theory as a systematic statement of principles and it also offers much detailed description. Thus it also handles the future changes. This theory can also be applied to practical areas of interest in a more professional approach. (Albert, 2008) The descriptive approach theories are developed with respect to the accountants and it also leads to positive approaches. This theory is concerned with the practices of existing accountants and it deals with the great interest in behavioral research in accounting during the 1970s. The empirical theory forms an increase in empirical evidence in accounting. The major objective of this research was to deal with the reliable outcomes and focus on positive decision making. The other theory i.e. normative theory concentrates on decision models that could be chosen by the decision makers in terms of logical decisions. The normative theory is very important in developing new accounting practices and it might change the practices in the future. (McAlexander, Kim and Roberts, 2003) Theories on marketing practices Marketing is a mix of important activities that affects the products and services. To elaborate, marketing is a function that undertakes to create, deliver and communicate with respect to values to the consumers. Marketing is dependent on different goals and objectives of the organization. The involvement of marketing to the success of the business cannot be ignored. A company which develops excellent product does not spread product awareness is always at a loss. Due to intense competition in the market, organization is different from the one offered by other organization. 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Orientation a Learning Experience free essay sample

The orientation of SIMS punk is one of the unforgettable experience for all the students. College conducts the orientation for 17 to 20 days. The orientation involves activities like classroom lectures, guest lectures, batch meets, business activities,powering presentations, assignment submissions, outbound activities and car activities. SIMS orientation a good learning experience The orientation conducted by SIMS is a well planned and organized activity which gives the participant student valuable information about how to be successful in their professional and personal life.Orientation has given students a good experience of what to expect from the corporate life and made them intact for the rest of the academic life also. The orientation was conducted by the student council of the SIMS and they did their job very well by giving their juniors valuable tips from their own experience. My experience of SIMS orientation The orientation started on June 3rd. The first speech by director was so inspirational and he has given students valuable informations about the life at SIMS. We will write a custom essay sample on Orientation a Learning Experience or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page The next day the real entry to orientation started with a batch meet.Batch meet was so organized that every information to be followed for orientation was informed to students and this has helped me to strategies my orientation well. The batch meet was followed by a campus tour where all the campus facilities were informed to the students. After college tour the classroom section held ,where students got an opportunity to meet most of the faculties members. The faculty members were so helpful and has given dent about their plans for the first semester. The one of the most interesting one was the self introduction.The introduction has helped me with knowing more about my batch mates like their educational background, family background, cultural background. Morning session ended with the classes while the most interesting part was the afternoon session which was dedicated to guest lectures by prominent corporate people. The guest lecturers were really beneficial for the students as they got lot of opportunities to interact with the guests and out of all the question sessions ere really beneficial. The day ended with the submission of termite and individual assignments.The only problem was the time but people who took it positively has benefited from assignment submissions. It taught students how to use their time productively. The students were giving their best to complete the assignments on time and it was a type of a stress management also, as students could strategies their work under those time constraints. We slept for only 4 hours and next morning we got up for morning physical training session and it was very useful because it makes students fit for whole ay.Level of difficulty increased each passing day and even there were moments I thought of quitting but the determination to success kept me in this orientation. Orientation became a part of our daily life as students automatically woke daily morning and all will be present for the apt session and batch meet on time. The difference was unbelievable actually I saw the power of youth in SIMS Punk. Every one was enthusiastic and were very hard working so it made all team work easier and it became a platform for learning. Then came the final day of the orientation never expected the orientation to finish on 20th of June which was followed by a party.The party also gave students to know them well and also to share their experience about the orientation. Conclusion The planning and organization is very important for student orientation and SIMS Punk has d conducted it well and it was even beyond every students expectations. Orientation at SIMS Punk is a good example for all other B schools of India and in my opinion everyone have to follow the path taken by the SIMS punk. All credit goes to Director and student council of SIMS Punk for giving all the students the right platform for their life at SIMS Punk.