MacArthur Fellows Program

several programs for the state. Last year funds were cut for a particular program that was implemented during the George W. Bush terms in office. Connecticut was chosen to pilot the program initially and due to our success it was implemented throughout the other states. The program was called Access To Recovery (ATR) and the problem the program was designed to address was to assist former inmates and people involved with the judicial system i.e. (parole, probation and court diversion programs…

employees, this is a large problem that needs to be fixed. I have in my experience with the company faced problems that many others have faced. like being left without clear goals or objectives to complete, unable to access programs to do work, and not being shown how to use programs or find files and other information to do work. This all creates a significant issue for the output of work, success, and development of each new employee. In fact, speaking with…

one to purchase again. For these reasons, marketing managers have developed and implemented number strategies in an attempt to encourage personal relationships with customers. The most significant being loyalty programs, which attempts to increase repeat purchases through…

Alcohol advertisements and television shows that contain alcohol use repeatedly show drinking as fun and exciting and the people drinking are always happier and seem to have everything they want in life when they drink (University of Michigan Health System, 2006). These images have serious effects on the youth that see then over and over. These portrayals tell them that if they are missing something in their lives, if they are not completely happy, alcohol will fix the problem, whatever it is.…

than ever.”(Network Ten, 2014)- more like sizzling script, hyped emotions, emphasised heartbreak and forced signs of lust for money. The Bachelor is a romance based reality television program intended on giving single people the chance to find love- or more commonly, some mild celebrity. Reality television programs based on romance have been around since 1965 when The Dating Game first debuted (IMDb, 2011), but only really leaped in popularity in 2002 with the first season of the Bachelor. I…

1. Network and Computer Systems Administrators: Networks organize, install, and support a group’s computer systems. They are accountable to ensure that all is going smoothly and is taken care of. System Administrators ensure that storage networking is functioning correctly, meaning that they make sure that everything is working properly all around. Their work is with the physical computer networks of a diversity of groups, they are hired in a variety of places. For example there’s: computer…

on a much better technology than CurrentC is. Apple Pay should be looking at expanding its presence in the US by partnering with more banks, targeting more retailers, exclusive support partnerships, enhancing mass adoption and attractive loyalty programs. Apple Pay works with 27 banks; it is accepted at more than 70 retailers already and is in talks with more than 40 other retailers to be accepted in the future. (Lascity, E. (2015, July 27). CurrentC: Apple Pay, Google Wallet Competitor Coming…

Many parents feel differently regarding the influence Television has on children; however, I believe television has a positive effect on children because it educates them. It teaches them different things they will need to be familiar with. In my opinion, it prepares them for school and occurrences they will come across in life. Not only does television influence your child, it takes them to places around the world and opens a “treasure chest of information.” Educational shows are useful for…

We spoke of how Netflix is able to stay on top of their competitions but there are certain threats that could bring Netflix down. Even though Amazon has their customer pay a nominal fee for newer content on movies or shows, they have the rights to bring a television show episode the next day after it has been aired on TV. Such cases are Big Bang Theory, Arrow, and The Flash. Once it has been aired on TV, customers are able to see that same episode where Netflix would have to wait a year before…

Technology: The 1960s was a time of conformity but also a time of innovation in the area of electronics and communications. In the 1960s, cars saw a massive growth in the popularity of muscle cars, marked by the most popular Ford Mustang. Another popular innovation of the time was the hatchback, with the Renault 16; a design model that has lasted into modern cars such as the Prius. This time in the industry also saw a significant acceptance of Japanese cars, as seen in the popular Toyota…