Slummer Reading List

Slummer Reading List According to me, it is scientifically proven that brain cell activity slows down during extreme temperatures. For example, it is  extremely hot outside right now, therefore my brain is slowing to a steady trot. Look around, Rioters, at all of the summer reading lists that require deep thought, thesauruses, and attention spans of steel. All of that is wonderful, and yes, your mind does need the exercise. But how do muscles work? After you tear them down, they are built back up during the resting period. So lets give our brains a much needed break with some Slacker Summer Reading (or Slummer Reading) thats both  fun in the sun (the merciless sun that beats on our uncovered faces) and could possibly build up your brain matter in between your quantum physics studies. After digging deep into my memory banks (and a lot of scrolling through my Kindle), I found some books that were fun, easy reads that both satisfied and whet my appetite.   Also, unlike many other summer reading lists (school requirements not included), the Slummer Reading List isnt limited to just what I recommend, or even limited to the books that have come out this year.   So feel free to add your Brain Candy picks below. So, in no particular order, other than how I wrote them down and typed them up, here is your Slummer Reading List. 1) How I Paid for College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship Musical Theate by Marc Acito Welp, I really dont have to explain this one, as its all in the title.   Seriously.   The main character is a high school boy of ambiguous sexuality who dreams of attending Julliard, sure to be the next big thing on Broadway, with help from his girlfriend (yes, he kisses her and everything), another girl friend (but in the totally platonic sense, when hes not mentioning her boobs), and a jock who may be a  Playboy at heart (check out that play on words, huh).   Prepared to simply enjoy his final years of high school, our hero is thrown a curve ball when his father refuses to pay for his college. Hijinks, sex, and random musical numbers ensue. Set in the 80s, but relevant even in our digital world, HIPfC is funny like a lazy toe dip in the pool just as your friend yells out Cannonball! 2) Whiplash River by Lou Berney Okay, admittedly the cover of this book leaves much to be desired, but as they say, Never judge a book before youve flipped it over and read the synopsis.   This book is what the Slummer Reading List is all about.   There are explosions, cute assassins, snarky commentary, and around-the-world travel (admittedly while being chased by several killers, but all of this happens with the Pyramids of Giza as a backdrop, so win).   Like HIPfc, the characters in Whiplash River leave an impression, and you find yourself rooting for both the bad and badder guys (Are there any good guys in this book?) Whiplash River is the essay Indiana Jones turned in when the teacher asked the class to write about what they did over the summer. 3) Every Demon Has His Day by Cara Lockwood Take your favorite celebrity gossip magazine (you know you have one),  mix in an episode of Supernatural, add a dash of Abbott and Costello, and for fun,  lets grab Britney Spears circa 2002 (before K-Fed and all of that craziness),  and youd almost have the ingredients that make Every Demon Has His Day a Slummer must-have.   The heroine is being haunted by her dead husband,  guarded by angels, stalked by demons, and will possibly usher in the apocalypse in her quaint town.  But dont let the  imminent doom of the antichrist make you think this book is heavy handed or even overly religious.   EDHHD is high on laughs (especially the dialogue between the angels), action, and Southern charm. Now class, Im going to interrupt this list to ask you to take out your ereaders.   Everyone ready? Follow along as I continue with these Slummer ebooks: 4) Fake Kate by David Wailing Two things I loved about this book: Being an American, the author describes London so well, its like you have an extra  Eye (get it) taking you all around the city. Secondly, I like when fiction  makes itself available in  real life.   Like when Im watching a movie at home, Ill pause the DVD whenever theres a newspaper or any type of writing, just to see if the filmmakers put the effort in to use actual copy and not fake Latin words (and oftentimes they do).  Wailing goes an extra step by  including clickable links to the dating site that Kate uses, as well as the profiles of the men she goes out with, and various websites in the story. Oh, and by the way,  Kates missing, so all of these links are clues to  finding her whereabouts. On a  side note:  I once called a number on a missing poster in an  indie horror movie that I saw, and lo and behold, it was the phone number of the director, and he and I chatted about the movie.    Yes,  Im that kind of girl. 5) Who is Audrey Wickersham by Sara Shrieves Speaking of horror, because so far I havent really, Who is Audrey Wickersham (which I downloaded onto my Kindle, but is also available in paperback), is a rather unusual take on your average monster tale.   Audrey is a teen girl who falls for a mysterious boy, and said boy may or may not be a vampire.   But its Audrey who is far more than she appears to be.   Let this serve as a cautionary tale against going into strange shops filled with jars of unspeakable things. Read it, youll see what I mean. 6-13) Triple Shot Of. by Tonia Brown You know what they say about Pringles?   How you cant eat just one?   If thats true, then the Triple Shot Of series is the Pringles of ebooks.   Pick your poison, via Steampunk, Werewolves, Flash Fiction, Zombies, and more.   Each ebook is a collection of three engrossing short stories with varying themes that youll probably read in one sitting, so be prepared for a marathon night.    Some of the  standout stories involve a guy whos facing his phobia of being completely nude, and just when the therapy  starts working,  zombies happen, and a Southern family dealing with being held  hostage by soldiers  during the  Civil War  in a very uncivilized way. 14) Back by Peaches the Writer Most of our Slummer reads have dealt with the supernatural, the outrageous, and the humorous.   But what about good, old-fashioned, human-made drama?   And by drama, I mean Real Housewives of Atlanta, fanning on the front porch, sipping sweet tea drama. Back involves the complicated love life of a divorcee who is still sleeping with her ex-husband when her seemingly gay professor offers to marry her if she can convince the conservative school board that he is simply effeminate and in love with her.    But what happens when real feelings get involved in all of the charades?   Well, youll find out, because  this, like most of our list, is a quick read that will get you through those long, hot, mind-paralyzing summer nights. So, thats  my Slummer Reading List so far.   If youve read anything on the list, what did you think?    What would you add or recommend?

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Ishaan had a row with a boy who uses to disturb Vidya (Ishaan’s sister).This reveals Ishaan’s brave and daring nature. Now a day’s the major problem prevailing among youth is no good relationship between youth and their parents. This is not now a day’s problem, it is in the world for many years but its rate is in up phase. May be this is due to age difference but parents have to know their children’s interest and try to help them to improve in their desired field. In Ishaan’s view parents made their children as depressed adults, and not a happy one. Ishaan also have the same problem. His interest is on cricket but his father wants him to be in Indian army. Ishaan follows ‘take it easy policy’. He never ever cares for his father’s tongue-lashing. Patel is something different or we can call him out of the world. He sacrifices everything for his ambition. If he wants to do a thing he thinks over if it is u seful to him to achieve his goal, even for small things he thinks over. 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The Negative Uses Of Technology In Academic Education ...

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97 steps from a tiny tattered beach, Frequented by gnats and 70-somethings, The Edge of the World, CT My address has always belonged to the horizon, but sunsets didn’t faze me until my sixteenth summer: the summer we scrawled the bucket-list that scared me. 1. Explore Black Point, by shore. Our neighborhood’s shoreline boasts three tiny beaches, three miles of wobbly rock and a swamp –this item hardly enthralled me. About as adventuresome as a GPS, I sluggishly accompanied her onto the rocks before sunrise. Somewhere between scooching and sloshing, a salty smile found my face and I realized: the undesirable part of Black Point was closest to the ocean. I paused at the irony and shared it with her. As the sun rose on our adventure, we giggled about the secret we uncovered. The truth that I wouldn’t know had I not conquered the rocks. 2. Adventure began to illuminate my eyes, but they widened under risk’s influence. We will write a custom essay sample on Sunsets or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page We knew Black Point’s undesirable side: the next list-item involved its most desirable. Crash an Old Black Point party. It was her idea. Old Black Point is the Gatsby of our beach town. Old-Blackers’ expensive beach- parties span summer: the highlight of their social schedule? Kaboom Day. Each Kaboom day Black-Pointers watch, locked outside the white gates of OBP Beach, as fireworks explode above trees. I’d never seen them reflect into the water. We disappeared under sunhats and slipped into sundresses. Side-by-side, we walked confidently through the white gates. Seconds later we were sprinting, jumping over vacated Louboutins and dodging wine glasses, towards the OBP dock. The first firework boomed above us, but I didn’t hear it. I only saw the light, twinkling from the sky until it fizzled on the water’s surface. It was magical; the way the midnight-blue glass enveloped each spark. Being there to watch it blurred my vision into watery-eyed disbelief. It was her idea, but our return next summer would be mine. 3. Drop flowers on doorsteps. I came up with this item –it was the first that didn’t twist my stomach. We trekked from downtown with two-dozen roses. After an afternoon’s work, I tucked 24 roses, tied to 24 pink-papered messages, into my bike basket. She hid behind a bush and I tiptoed to door one, rose in hand. After knocking and dropping, I ran to join her. An old woman’s face appeared behind the screen, scowling. She jerked her head from side to side, and started turning when our rose caught her eye. As she handled the stem, she softened. She gazed around again, and then retreated. Beneath bush-branches, we high-fived. Becoming an adventurer and harnessing risks had felt like noon-time sunlight beating on my heart. But watching that old woman’s transformation was a sunset –I basked in its purpose, marveled at its sureness. The sun is about to set on my life on the horizon. When it does, I’ll bask in its purpose once again: it’s my time to explore a broader horizon.

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Henry The 8th essays Henry VIII was born on June 28th 1491, in Greenwich Palace, London. He was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Henry VIII came to the throne on the June 24th 1509, after his fathers death. Almost 18 at the time, Henry was interested in sport, dancing and feasting, than he was in governing his country. He left most of his ruling to his advisor, Cardinal Thomas Wosley. Henrys reign was often overshadowed by his six marriages, as he hoped to have a male heir. His greatest achievements include the development of the British navy, and the reformation of Roman Catholic churches, which resulted the creation of Protestant churches. When Henry was eleven, his life was transformed by the death of his elder brother, Arthur. He was now heir to throne. In 1509 Henrys father died, and he succeeded him. Shortly after he came to the throne Henry married his brothers widow, Catherine of Aragon, the daughter of the king of Spain. They had a daughter named Mary, who was born in 1516, and for most of the 24 years their marriage it was quite a happy one. But Henry desperately wanted a son to follow him on the throne believing that a male heir would be a better ruler, and to his mind this was a failure to his reign. He blamed this on Catherine. Although she was pregnant many times only, Princess Mary survived. Henry had affairs with ladies of his court until he fell in love with Anne Boleyn, a woman of strong will and political instincts. Henry decided to divorce Catherine in order to marry Anne. From 1527 Henry was looking for a way out of his marriage, arguing from accordance of the bible that the union with his brothers widow was invalid. Henry sent his Cardinal Wosley to Rome to present the English case before the pope; Cardinal Wosley was unable to secure the Popes permission for the divorce. Henry did not tolerate failure and dismissed the Cardinal, for failing. However, the divorce was politi...

The top 12 hottest customer service jobs

The top 12 hottest customer service jobs Now more than ever, customer service jobs are in the spotlight. How many times have you seen a bad interaction between a company and a customer go viral for all the hilariously wrong reasons? Corporate branding is very public now, with social media and scrutiny- and that underscores how important it is for companies to provide good, reputation-enhancing customer service. One of the great things about choosing a career path in customer service is that it’s an industry that is continually growing and changing. Technology and day-to-day duties might change, but as long as there are consumer goods and services, people will always be needed to guide and help those customers. If you’re interested in working in customer service, but aren’t quite sure which branch works best for your skills and experience, we’ve got some of the hottest customer service jobs around now, and what each job entails.Call Center RepresentativesCall center representatives are the first l ine of defense for a classic customer service outlet: a phone number that customers can call for questions or issues. These representatives may work in a physical call center somewhere (think of a bullpen-style room with lots of phone booths) or remotely from the rep’s home. And despite the name, these call centers may also task their reps with handling email or online chat apps as well as phones. This is essentially a hub of contact, with representatives working directly with customers to provide help or guidance.ConciergeIt seems like everything is a customized, curated experience these days, meant to deliver goods and experiences according to a customer’s wants or needs. A concierge is the person who puts that personal touch on a customer experience. Concierges can work for any company that offers an individualized experience, but primarily in the hospitality and tourism industry. Concierges work with clients to book trips, suggest activities, help get tickets, make reservations, and arrange transportation. This can be a great role for someone who’s in the know about the best things to do in town and has a passion for helping make someone’s vacation or trip more enjoyable. Concierges may work directly with clients (like at a hotel), or may communicate and make arrangements online as a â€Å"virtual† concierge.Client Relations CoordinatorThese customer service professionals are kind of the closers when it comes to clients. They focus on the client experience and making sure that clients are satisfied with the level of service they’re receiving. These associates may work with a number of different teams inside and outside the company to ensure that the client is happy. It’s a more focused role- instead of fielding general queries, these coordinators build and maintain relationships with specific clients.Client Services ManagerRather than specific products or services, client services managers are tasked with ma naging relationships with clients and customers. You may see this kind of job under similar titles, like â€Å"customer success manager,† â€Å"account manager,† or â€Å"relationship manager,† but the duties are pretty much the same- the client services manager works with specific clients to ensure that all of their needs are being met. Client services managers provide next-level customer care.Customer Service RepresentativeCustomer service representatives, sometimes also known as customer care representatives, are responsible for helping customers in every industry (retail hospitality, healthcare, etc.). They may answer questions in person, on the phone, via email, or via chat. They take reports from users or customers, help troubleshoot if necessary, or provide product information. The job may include follow-up investigation or escalation of customer issues to other parts of the company, as well as reaching back out to customers for resolution. Customer servi ce reps may also be responsible for keeping detailed records, processing payments and refunds, generating sales leads, and helping to meet sales goals.Customer Service ManagerThis role is typically the next step up after you’ve worked as a customer service representative. Customer service managers are often responsible for managing teams of customer service representatives, handling queries or complaints that have been escalated, handling financial transactions like refunding customers, and ensuring that the company’s best practices for customer service are being met. This is a role that requires only stellar customer service skills, but also strong organization and leadership.Member Services SpecialistIf it seems like every store or company seems to have a â€Å"perks† program or some kind of VIP club for elite customers, that’s because these programs are a lucrative way to build and create a loyal customer base. Member services specialists are customer service professionals who focus on working with customers who are members of these programs, ensuring that they understand and receive benefits, and meet program requirements. These specialists may also be responsible for recruiting new members, with yearly signup goals.Patient Care CoordinatorPatient care coordinators are found in the healthcare or health technology industries, working for hospitals, clinics, medical and rehabilitation centers, insurance companies, and government agencies. They arrange appointments and services for patients, get approval for procedures or tests, and act as a liaison between the patients and the medical administrators. In addition to customer service skills, this role may also require basic medical training and knowledge.ReceptionistA receptionist is often the first face you see (or the first voice you hear) when interacting with a company. And a good one can make all the difference- someone who answers the phone with a polite, friendly demeanor set s a much better tone than someone who is clearly grouchy or dismissive. Also known as â€Å"front desk associates,† receptionists need to have great communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Receptionists typically receive guests, answer and direct phone calls, give information, manage schedules, and keep logs or records.Social Media Customer Service AssociateSocial media has become a major force in customer service. And while many of these jobs are more of an administrative marketing function, the person behind the Tweets serves an important customer service role as well. Social media is used to present a brand, as well as information for customers. Being the point person behind the social media accounts can also mean fielding real-time customer issues and feedback, as well as helping to resolve things before a minor customer issue develops into a major customer problem.Technical Support RepresentativeModern tech is great. It’s also imperfect. And when thing s go wrong with your phone/tablet/candy-themed game app, you will surely be reaching out to the company that made it to help fix things. These customer service representatives are specially trained to handle technical queries, or to direct them to other IT groups to fully troubleshoot. These professionals typically have solid technical skills in general, as well as specific experience or training on a particular product, software, system, etc. This is also a job that can be done remotely, depending on the company.Technical Support EngineerTechnical support engineers have both customer service skills and a four-year degree in an area like computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or similar. These professionals provide high-level support for particular products, programs, apps, or technical services to help ensure that your product/service is working as it should. These engineers may also work within a company’s IT department to fill the customer service role for internal teams or groups as well.If you’re thinking about a career in customer service, there are some baseline skills you should develop as you figure out which customer service job opportunities you want to pursue. Organization and being detail-oriented are great assets, as is a positive and patient â€Å"bedside manner.† While customer service may seem like a solo job (or a duo with you and your phone), teamwork is essential to achieving company service goals. And tech savviness will always come in handy as factors like e-commerce, online customer service, and data collection become priorities for companies.And if you’re starting to think about crafting your customer service resume, we’ve got you covered there too.The bottom line is this: if you have a passion for helping people get the best possible experience from something they’ve bought, then this can be a great choice. It’s also a career path that gives you flexible work opt ions, whether you’re looking for a standard desk job, a remote work opportunity, or a graveyard shift.