Gail Halvorsen was the tremendous ¨Berlin Candy Bomber¨ he was born on October 10, 1920 Salt Lake City, UT he was a colonel in the Royal Air Force, he later on returned to the Army Air Corps and was assigned flight duties. Gail grew up on a small farm in Utah and Idaho, he graduated Bear River High School. Gail Halvorsen was married to Alta Jolley in 1949-1999 then they got into a divorce, and later on he married Lorraine Pace. in 1939. Gail earned a private pilot licence under the non-collage…
Are you allergic to seafood? Anyone who has had a procedure done to them that needed iodinated contrast media has been asked this. Researching for an article has lead me to exam preparation guidelines and radiology manuals that say to ask whether the patient is allergic to seafood along with other allergies and even to go as far as asking if they are allergic to iodine specifically. The reasoning for this is that seafood is high in iodine. The fact of the matter is that iodine is an essential…
My first childhood thought of a veterinarian was of a doctor for animals. I loved the thought of spending the day with animals and telling people I saved their pet. However, as I matured and learned more about what it takes to be a veterinarian, my mindset of it changed. It’s not just putting a Band-Aid on a kitten or delivering puppies. It’s one of the grittiest and challenging jobs that take a toll on the person performing it and even their family. A veterinarian has to perform many gory…
Customer Service. An Examination of the Principles of customer service within the veterinary industry. In a veterinary industry the customers are always greeted by a member of staff even if you were to ring a good tone of voice makes a big difference. When coming into the vet’s the reception is always near the entrance door. Very important that when you're meeting someone for the first time that when you greet them have a smile on your face which gives a positive reaction. The environment…
PERFORMANCE TASK: Narrative I’m sitting in my office in my pajamas as I get a phone call on my cell phone. I had just gotten a new one so the contact didn’t pop up. Who might this be? I think to myself. I click on the answer button. I began to speak, “Hello it’s Bryland. Who is this?” “This is the school. Bailey passed out during class, we need you down here immediately!” The lady says sounding very freaked out. “I’ll be there as soon as possible!” I pulled my long black hair out of a bun while…
Please find my resume enclosed for the Beef Empire Days internship position. Currently I am a sophomore at Kansas State University studying mass communications with an emphasis in public relations. I was excited to hear of this internship that would utilize my communications skills and allow me develop abilities that will aide me in my career. Throughout my life I have had a passion for communication. As I transitioned into college I found I could turn my passion into a career. As I continue…
one associate assistant principal, four assistant principals, and twenty-two office staff members at Hoke County High School. Hoke County High is located in Hoke County in the rural town of Raeford, North Carolina. Hoke County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of North Carolina because of the low tax base and close location to the largest Army military base in the United States of America. In the past few years, Hoke County has…
Many aspects of campus expansion and policies had great benefits, but nevertheless held oppositions as well. The Davis Library was a new, innovated, resource for the students. On the other hand, there were complaints of the library being abused, specifically by undergraduate students (Richards, 1984b, p. 8). This ultimately led to several specific instances of banning undergraduates from the library, written shortly after its opening. Mary Margaret Richards, a graduate student in the English…
I recently read a memorable bit of data that emphasizes the importance of working in a career that provides purpose and satisfaction; between the ages of 20 and 65, an average individual, working a forty-hour work week with two weeks vacation per year, will devote over 90,000 hours to their profession. My decision to apply to the Master of Arts program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is a result of my personal mission to find a career path that engages my interests, employs my skills…
In 1968, the Marching Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina (UNC) released a 7-inch 33 ½ rpm record consisting of eight school songs including “Here Comes Carolina,” “Carolina Fight Song,” and UNC’s alma mater “Hark the Sound.” Past UNC students wrote and composed over half of the fight songs featured on the album, and the student marching band performs the same songs today, nearly five decades later. In fact, the band and fans conclude each game with “Hark the Sound,” linking arms and…