Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Vocational training

The Open Window, by H.H. Munro (Saki)

Having moved to the countryside in search of a cure for his nerves, and carrying a letter of introduction from his sister, Mr. Nuttel visits the Sappletons. Vera, a fifteen-year-old girl, explains to him that the window is open because three years before Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers left through it and never returned. They sank in a bog and their bodies were never found, so her aunt is still waiting for them. Mrs. Sappleton comes down and explains that the window is open because her husband and brothers are about to return. When Mr. Nuttel sees them coming, he runs off without a word. Vera explains to the family that he was probably afraid of the dog, as he had been attacked by dogs in a cemetery... Continue reading "Short Stories: The Open Window, The Income-Tax Man, The Upper Berth" »

Four Classic Short Stories: Plot and Thematic Analysis

Mabel by W. Somerset Maugham: Plot Summary

At a club in a village on his way to Pagan, the narrator is told the story of George, a local man. George had met Mabel in England, and they had agreed to marry in six months; however, difficulties extended this period to seven years.

On the day she was finally arriving, George felt he could not marry a woman he practically did not remember, so he wrote a letter for her and fled. His escape led him across Asia, but wherever he arrived, there was news that Mabel was following him. When he finally felt safe, Mabel arrived. She expressed how relieved she was to see he had not changed, as it would have otherwise been difficult to tell him she would not... Continue reading "Classic Short Stories: Summaries of Maugham, Saroyan, Lawrence, and O. Henry" »

Chapter 12: Legislative and Executive Powers Review

Leadership and Influence in Congress

Who holds the most power in the House and Senate?

• House of Representatives: The Speaker of the House.
• Senate: The Majority Leader.

Structural Differences Between the House and Senate

The structural differences between the two chambers affect debate rules and legislative speed:

• House of Representatives: Members serve shorter terms (2 years). Debate time is generally more restricted and limited by rules.
• Senate: Members serve longer terms (6 years). Debate time is often unlimited, leading to procedures like the filibuster.

Filibuster and Cloture Defined

• Filibuster: An attempt by a senator or group of senators to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter

1. Killed an Egyptian and cut a person’s life short, so his life is cut short. Moses strikes the rock more than once to make sure he’s doing it right because he messed up so many times and wants to make sure.

Moses sends 12 spies to find out their weaknesses.

Moses' successor: Joshua

2. Rahab; width

She provides shelter and food. She hides two spies in her house because Canaanite soldiers come for them.

Tells her to put a red ribbon outside her house to not get killed.

Her fate: safety of her and her children.

Not sure why she takes them in, but it's guessed it is because she was abused by Canaanites.

3. Surrounds the Canaanites. Starve them out. Walls originally supposed to protect, now a trap.

Ark of Covenant - circling the city with it. God is... Continue reading "Key Events: Moses, Joshua, Rahab, and the War of Ai" »

Product and Brand Attributes

• Price: Precio
• Reliability: Fiabilidad
• Not tested on animals: No probado con animales
• Smells nice: Huele bien
• Does what it promises: Cumple promesas
• Feels nice: Tacto agradable
• Brand name: Marca
• Natural: Natural
• Scientifically proven result: Resultados científicamente probados
• Keeps a long time: Dura mucho
• Doesn’t cause allergies: No causa alergias

Workplace Environment and Benefits

• Atmosphere: Ambiente
• Factor: Factor
• Flexibility: Flexibilidad
• Responsibility: Responsabilidad
• Support: Apoyo
• Training: Formación
• Bonus: Bono
• Overtime: Horas extras
• Promotion: Ascenso
• Workforce: Mano de obra

Professional Qualities and Actions

• Challenging: Desafiante
• Essential: Esencial
• Financial: Financiero
• Flexible: Flexible
• Relaxed: Relajado
• Make suggestions:

1. Psychoanalytic therapy is often the most useful methodology for dealing with workplace issues. False
2. Adler’s view of human nature is: people are goal-oriented.
3. Which of the following is NOT a contemporary counseling method? Glasserian Therapy
4. Greg works hard at his job because he likes the company of people, believes he can trust and befriend them. This best reflects the ideas of which psychologist? Rogers
5. Abnormal psychology principally studies: Anxiety, mood, and personality disorders.
6. Anxiety disorders tend to be triggered by particular fears and upcoming events.
7. Verbal reports of subjective experience, behavioral responses, and physiological responses can all be used as measures of anxiety. True
8. Which personality test has shown important links

Would You Use Dating Sites?

Would you use dating sites?

Nowadays, more and more people are using dating sites to meet someone with whom to start a relationship.

On the one hand, you can meet people with different personalities and interests. You can also start a relationship slowly: first by texting or phone calls and finally by having a date. It’s easier to tell someone you don’t like them by text than to tell them face-to-face.

On the other hand, you never know if they might be cheating on you or laughing at you. This can hurt you a lot. Besides, people often lie about their lives, age, or physical appearance.

Even though a lot of people have found their better halves, I would never use dating sites because I think that they aren’t reliable... Continue reading "Dating Sites, Pocket Money, Paranormal Story and Internet Use" »