Three concepts that can describe my personality and values best are as follows: tenacious, resourceful and team player. As concerns the first characteristic, I believe it is very important in all spheres of life. Being tenacious helps me to stay focused on my goal and find creative avenues for achieving it. Initial failure rarely discourages me: even if I fail at first, I continue striving to accomplish what I have set to accomplish. However, tenacity should not be mistaken for obstinacy. I am sure it is possible to be goal-oriented and strong-willed while remaining flexible and versatile. Tenacity is a characteristic that comes in handy at work, in school and…

Water in different forms, in the lucid flowing substance and the quiet pond, has always fascinated poets. Seeing it as a metaphor for human life as well as many other things, poets often introduce water in their works to create a special setting. “I Ask My Mother to Sing” by John Liu and “Lovers and the Susquehanna” by Reed Fontaine both use water in their settings, although they employ it in very different ways. John Liu in his poem renders the experience of an Asian American who has never been to his native country but can derive the idea from the song performed by his mother and grandmother. The water…

Introduction Mixed economy of welfare has laid the foundation for the development of the modern social policies in the United Kingdom, lying at the heart of the modern welfare state in the nation. Modifying and changing welfare policies over time, changing British governments have created a system in which distribution of welfare has been structured in a specific unique way. Liberal reforms enacted in Britain since 1834 have laid the foundation for the modern welfare state. 1. What Is Mixed Economy Of Welfare? The phrase “mixed economy of welfare” came into use in the late 1960s to signify the modern European welfare state model. Originally, “mixed economy” referred to the…

In this essay paper I’m going to compare and contrast the approaches and techniques of two investment gurus of my choice. The criteria for choosing a person that can qualify for being a guru were as follows: he or she should have outstanding performance against the standard market indicators and at least a five year track record, plus be a leader or chief theoretician of a movement. Looking through the biographies of a number of well-known “gurus” I decided to focus on Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch. These two figures are well-established in the world of investment and are believed to be the greatest investors of all times. Warren Buffett…

There is a well known story about a hare and a tortoise, teaching that careful work and patient wisdom can bring one to success. Once upon a time, the hare, who was quite proud of his ability to run fast, mocked the tortoise for its slowness. In response, the tortoise challenged the hare to take a race. On the day of the race, as soon as the two started, the hare quickly got far away of his laggard competitor. The hare was running faster and faster, and soon he has moved so far away ahead, that he completely lost the tortoise out of sight. In a short while, the hare…

Introduction Currently, thinking in business and employment ethics became the major force that influences not only the extend to which corporations and firms influence the life of their workers but also the entire society. The fact that corporations become more and more important for all spheres of life is undeniable so it is of a great importance what ethics determines their behavior (nsp.org). Three examples: Ethics of 80th It is the remarkable period that should be treated with the special attention since it is a good example of what ethics in employment should not be. During this period corporations and big companies discovered that their spending could be cut down…

In our life we have to make choices that may have far reaching consequences that can change our life completely. One of such choices I am on my way to make is the choice of the college I would lie to attend and where I would like to develop my skills and abilities to a possibly higher level. To put it more precisely, currently I am thinking about transferring to Tufts which as I know is the best school in study nutrition in the United States. Naturally, I have my reasons to make such a choice and such an important decision can change my entire life. Nonetheless, currently I am…

Discussion Question 1: Jack is a hero simply because he is a risk taking individual who chose to risk their only asset, a cow with hopes of obtaining some magical beans. He is a hero because he trusts people he hardly knows (magician) and places his lifesavings (cow) with that individual. He is a hero, since he takes the risks to go up the giant beanstalk to explore the new world. He is a hero because he took away from the evil guy something that he and his mother could certainly use (hen that lays golden eggs). He was a hero since he killed the bad guy and prevented him…

The main point of my essay is to describe one of the largest banks of the USA. For this reason I chose such commercial institution as Wachovia Corporation. Wachovia Corporation is one of the commercial banking giants of the United States which also include such institution as the Bank of America and Citigroup. The corporation was established in 2001 when former Wachovia Corporation and First Union Corporation merged together into one organization. Headquarters of Wachovia Corp. is situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company is considered to be so large due to its operation not only inside the USA, but also around the world. Wachovia has 3,900 financial centers located…

In the modern world, the cities are the concentration place of all types of people’s activity – economic, political, social, and cultural. Such metropolises as New York City, having millions and millions of citizens, businesses and other organizations condensed in them – become the flagmen of the national development. The fact that urban life is dramatically important in the modern world has drawn much attention of different scientists and researchers to the problems of the city. One of such researchers is Paul Peterson, well known for his urban policy theories described in his books City Limits (1981), and Between Citizen and City (1986).