“No Abuse of Fire Hose,” says a sign in the local carpark of my real estate. Is the meaning of the sign clear? Yes it is. But, is it written in, “Standard English?” I doubt it. In Hong Kong this sign is viewed as something quotidian and straightforward, the use of Simple English gets the message across readers who graduated from different levels of education. However, imagine putting this sign 12,719 kilometers across the world in the United States, it will no longer be one of those ordinary signs
Introduction In 1966 Carl Kirkland co-founded Kirkland’s in Jackson, Tennessee (Kir15). Today, Kirkland’s main sales support center is located in Brentwood, Tennessee which supports 337 stores in 35 states. Being a specialty retailer of home décor and gifts, their primary products are merchandise such as framed art, mirrors, wall décor, candles, lamps, decorative accessories, accent furniture, textiles, garden-related accessories, artificial floral products and holiday merchandise. The subsidiary
Final Site Plan: The final site plan called for 22 detached units consisting of 1,160, 1227 and 1,420 square foot three-bedroom, two-bath, and craftsman-style units on a 1.34-acre lot. To make the project work, density had to be maximized through small lots with sizes ranging from 1,600 to 2,500 square feet. Space allocated for parking was minimized through one-car garages with a 29- to 31-foot driveway capable of accommodating a second vehicle. The homes were to be located along the perimeter of the
The city of Brea is home to population of 41, 394 and counting. Brea has a variety of housing each to abide to the public’s needs. There are still old fashion neighborhoods dating back to 1920s to preserve Brea’s history. While also, having more modern single-family developments and anything in-between such as apartments, condominiums, mixed-use developments, mobile home parks and townhouses. Brea has had a remarkable residential development over the past two decades. Brea is a gentrified city starting
reported a stressful time in her life was when Comelia first came in the home; she was trying to assist with so many behaviors. Ms. Compton reported that Comelia’s behavior has gotten better. She reported that Comelia attends behavior therapy and does a great job. Ms. Compton reported that adding a child would make the home busier; however, she will be able to handle it. She wants the child to adjust and be comfortable in the home. Ms. Compton reported that her hobbies and interests are going to the
evidence, such as comments made by members of the decision making process. After considering such factors, the Court found that the Petitioner’s decision to deny the Respondent’s rezoning request was based on the interest to maintain the area for single-family residential housing, not for discrimination
Home Builders Kelowna Dilworth Home, a subsidiary of the renowned and trusted Emil Construction Ltd and one of the leading home builders in the Kelowna real estate market. This is the reason why the company is supported by a legion of loyal homeowners who include active retirees, young professionals, and first time home buyers. The city of Kelowna ranks among the 23 largest metropolitan areas in Canada. The city has seen a surge in development in recent years, thanks to the development of new high-rise
List the groups of needs that apply and explain how your service helped meet the needs of the individuals you served. Single Stop met Abraham Maslow’s need of Love and Belongingness, Safety needs, and Physiological needs. Since Single Stop has such a variety of programs offer, they meet many of Maslow’s needs. Love and Belongingness is the need to obtain and give affection. At Single Stop they have events for foster and adopted children. This is done so that those children feel loved as well. It is
The family is both the key unit of society and also the base of society. It is also an interminable wellspring of support, promotion, certification, and enthusiastic refueling that enables children to wander with certainty into the more noteworthy world and to end up all that he can be. Whether families have one parent or two or incorporate step-parents, grandparents or other carers, they can fabricate solid, positive family connections that advances family well-being and bear the children’s emotional
had the fortune of a loving household. In the essay “Let it Snow” by David Sedaris, the author looks back at his childhood and tells of a winter day. Sedaris does not directly say it, but through his words, one can infer that he grew up in a detached family. He describes the behavior of his mother, and it is obvious that there is something more than what is shown. Throughout the essay, Sedaris indirectly conveys that the things seen on the surface may have reasoning and something more below the surface
is a 19th century middle-class home found in Marietta, GA. It was constructed in 1845 and is an example of the typical residence 19th century merchant and his family. It was originally built on the corner of Church and Lemon Streets in Marietta, but now lives just two blocks away and is a museum. This home is two stories high, including a hallway entrance opening into a parlor and multipurpose room and bed rooms above. In addition to the house, there is a detached outhouse and kitchen. The kitchen
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is one of the largest supermarket chains in the southeastern United States. The company operates more than 1,070 stores. The land area of the contiguous United States is 2,959,064 square miles.The United States is the world's fourth largest nation by total area (land and water).The United States of America (USA), composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major territories and various possessions. The United States has a capitalist mixed economy which is fueled by abundant
focus on suitable targets while weighing the risks and benefits of their criminal activities in the absence of effective controls before committing any crime. For example, an armed robber will target a wealthy family who have a poor or weak home security system as against a less wealthy family who live in slum notoriously known for lynching criminals. Routine activity theory on the other hand, argues that crime occurs due to the existence of three main variables. These include, a motivated offender
what their life would be like if there was peace. Their view on the war’s brutality is not deep, but many feel it has ruined any chance at a normal life. Even when mentioning home, it does not exist: “ “What’s up, Kat?...” “I wish I were back home." Home--he means the huts.” (31) Instead of home being where their families are, it has become the familiar war housing. The war has annihilated an entire generation of men, leaving them “lost”—physically and
of us would love to have more living space in our homes, but there’s a lot to think about before you decide add a home extension or build a granny flat. Not only do you need to think about the size of your property and how much you have to spend on the project, you need think about what type of home extension will work for your lifestyle and unique situation. You also need to need to consider the legal and regulatory aspects of adding onto your home. Although California recently implemented laws that
children and young people of single-parent families. It will discuss the main themes within the article which are; poverty, social, exclusion and diversity. It goes on to identify the medias portrayal of these themes emphasising its relevance even in today's society. The purpose of this article is to give an insight into children's lives that live with single-parent families that have firsthand experience. With supporting statistical evidence to strengthen the discussion. Family can be defined as a social
an examination of articles and personal experiences one can see the difference socioeconomic class makes on experiences with education. In Sarah Garland’s “When Class Became More Important to a Child’s Education than Race,” Garland shows how two families’ children in separate socioeconomic classes have different opportunities available to them. Jessica Klaitman and her husband spend quite a bit of money on their children through private preschools, dance classes, museum
“can never take the initiative to talk to anybody” (14). He thinks her as a strange girl because Mari speaks more often in Chinese though she is a Japanese. Here, Mari also represents “a man without a hometown.” She alienates from not only her own family but also her compatriots through abandoning their public language. Without any social connection, she can only sit alone at Denny’s Restaurant every night. Her interaction with the Chinese prostitute Dongli is a transforming point, which provides
writer he has become. King then transfers into the process of writing, offering guidance and vision that has worked so well for him but remains detached for others. On Writing is a moving, tasteful, and inspiring book. Sure to help hundreds of writers as it has helped me, the book will motivate anyone who picks it up and reads it. The child of a single mother, King and
our circumstances and choices. Much like the character of Connie in Joyce Carole Oates short story, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” As a teenager I too sought out independence at an early age, ignoring advice from my friends and family. The choices I made ended up costing me time that I am unable to earn back, and effort that should have been placed elsewhere. Many young adults sometimes feel a disconnect