Tape drive

making Paddi, a 2-part system consisting of a disposable pad (made of cellulose wadding covered with cotton wool) worn inside an adjustable plastic garment with press-studs/snaps. Today many popular diaper brands use superabsorbent polymers, resalable tapes, and elasticized…

Stephen Chbosky’s first book follows the story of fiftteen year old Charlie, who, at the start of the novel, is incapable of forming relationships and being interactive with others. Throughout the book, he has to overcome many obstacles and attempts to find his place in the world. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a young adult novel, told in the form of letters, that Charlie has written to the reader. It is coming of-age story in which the reader’s eyes are opened to the world of growing up,…

Thanks to the lovely people over at The Imperfect Podcast, I have been able to connect with some amazing independent filmmakers, actors, directors, and more. In the case of Tonya Kay, I asked for her an interview the moment I saw that they were interviewing her. Thankfully, Tonya had some time recently to chat with me about the evolution of her career as well as her perspective on life and the pursuit of one's dreams, including her prospects for the future. RH: Why did you choose…

Kayden’s POV(Wattpad ends here!!!!) *Knock Knock* “Come in” In walks in my beta Kevin. “You were right that girl has to be Jay’s mate. He has spent the last couple days with her. Last I saw them heading into the woods together and earlier Jay was setting up a picnic” Interesting. “He hasn't brought her to the pack house?” I asked “Not that I know of. She doesn't even seem to know he’s a werewolf” Kevin said. “Well that could be either good or bad for us” “Do you really have to kidnap…

potential when he was creating the product (Mac, 2013). There was not a product like it in the market when Woodman created it. A surfer friend of his realized the potential of the product and was one of the first people to take the GoPro for a test drive. After seeing the potential of the GoPro, Woodman was able to see that this was a product that people would buy would be highly attractive. Through this process, he was also able to determine that he did have a competitive advantage. He was…

could help get me an agent, and so we did. I think that if my mom and I knew what we were really getting into, we may not have decided to pursue it. There was a lot more work involved in becoming an actor than we realized. I remember that we had to drive over the mountains in the winter, and sometimes it took six hours. We finally moved to Vancouver. I think we were ready for the big city. My sister was older and ready for a change too. Now we have moved to LA, and I absolutely love it. We've…

“We’ve got a problem.” “You looked in the mirror again?” “Shut up Daniel, I’m serious.” “That’s your problem, you’re always serious.” “You’re never helpful.” “I’m here, aren’t I?” “In spirit only.” “Don’t be rude.” “I’m never rude, I’m always serious remember?” “Annika.” “Daniel.” “Be serious.” “You always say that like it’s a bad thing.” “What’s your problem Annika?” Daniel’s voice softens. He knows it’s bad because I’m fidgeting. I can feel myself shaking in my work uniform. I…

Case Study Carson Jones is a student that I have been observing and working with this semester. He is a great kid, but has learning and social disabilities, with his main disability being his stuttering problem. My observations have included IEP meetings, parent meetings, and casual talks. I have even employed Carson and included him on several jobs where he was taught to interact with customers and write invoices. I introduced him to several trade schools and apprenticeship programs, and…

The American Dream is defined as an ideal that every American citizen should have unbiased opportunities towards achieving their prosperity regardless of their status. Typically, people believe that college is a surefire way to strive for the American Dream. College is a post-secondary institution that allows for people to nourish their minds in diverse fields and jobs. Topics learned in college range from an algebraic accountant to a barbaric zoologist. The author of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott…

Schnarch: Becoming a Self As I inquire about what it takes to become a satisfied woman, I am discovering satisfaction comes from within and it requires an individual to have a strong core self. From a developmental perspective, Dr. David Schnarch explores the process of the emerging self in his book Intimacy & Desire. He writes about the importance of developing a solid flexible self rather than relying on others to make you feel okay. He thinks the first emerged self was a “reflected sense…