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trouble sleeping?

I know as hardworking students, sleep is something we all struggle with. Question is, are we too busy for sleep, or are we suffering from insomnia? Turns out, sleep has numerous benefits; healthy heart, body repair, memory enhancement, reduce stress and build muscle, to name a few. for those who suffer from sleeping, here are a few tips on foods to eat prior to bed time that will aid your ability to a restful sleep pattern (i call them mood foods). the objective is to consume foods that are high in tryptophan - an amino acid that triggers the neurotransmitter, seratonin - mood regulater. Glass of warm milk, almonds, cottage cheese, turkey and even chocolate. Just to be clear ladies, though chocolate aids sleeping behaviors, it should be consumed in moderation :). these foods tend to digest slowly, which keeps us full and content throughout the night. me personally, before bedtime, I consume a casein shake with low fat milk and a scoop of peanut butter and im out cold. so if you ever want to contact me, make sure i havent performed my night-time ritual, otherwise, ill see you in 9 hours - rest needed to be optimal. Try it out!!

"3rd fare hike in 3 years".... REALLY?!

I officially detest the MTA for their poor management skills! I remember when it only costs a token for a one way ride, and now, an arm and a leg. In my opinion, the commuters have little say in the decision process due to the "monopoly" the MTA has formed; no other mass transit really exist for city transportation so there's a lack of competition. Therefore, despite the fare hike, demand will remain pretty much the same due to the inelasticity of demand. In my opinion, the MTA will always have their hands out, asking for more, because it doesn't seem challenging for them to get what they want. This is the third hike in 3 years and it'll only get higher (can you really imagine a decrease in price?). Regardless of the tax-payer-bailout money they received and the millions they generate daily, this doesn't seem to be enough in the eyes of the MTA?! To add insult to injury, they plan to cut service, layoff workers, not to mention, made a fuss about external auditors reviewing their books. For those who reside on alternatives to combat these hikes, such as driving, well the MTA has got that covered as well as they plan on increasing bridge tolls; as if drivers don't have to deal with already overwhelmed costs of maintenance and gas as well as the citys' parking regulations. What it really comes down to, the MTA is securing more money for pursuing their wasteful and unnecessary projects. From computerized trains, to new luxury headquarters on the West Side, to constructing the 2nd avenue line, to switching the V line to M, to paying hundreds of millions of dollars on overtime pay for their employees and to the accounting errors in budgeting, one can only conclude the MTA is notorious for wasteful spending. I question the MTAs' opinion on the threshold of fare hikes or if even a threshold exists.

Synopsis if you may

Welcome New Media classmates. Just a little about myself (synopsis if you may). At present, I'm a Senior, majoring in accounting. I anticipate to graduate with a BA in June 2011 only to return for my MS in Taxation; following the road to attain the CPA License. Currently, I am employed at September 11 Museum Memorial as an Internal Auditor. it originated as a summer internship; Due to commitment and hard-work, towards the end of the summer I was asked to work year-round. i feel blessed to even have a job during these tough economic times and even more grateful for it to be in my area of study. I recommend all students to get at least one internship before graduating as experience is key in this competitive job market. Aside from academics, I workout at least 4 times a week and I love boxing.

last blog :(

a managers duty is endless, so they say
but there's only 24 hours in my day.
to plan, to organize, to lead and control
is it possible to ever feel at ease? to repose?
indeed i am a manager to be in the future
a man with capabilities
to oversee
any negative externalities
that can possibly hinder a business
but for now, this class has been fun and informative
but like all good things, we must come to an end

2 cents on COM

blogging is definitley something new to me, prior to this class. i encourage its use and hope the professor continues to exploit it. i think the professor executed his plans very effectively; providing a way for students to learn about and from each other, providing a way to encourage students to think about the class activities, introducing management topics via professors blog (which i found very interesting), and also providing a way for students to easily manage and control 20% of their grade that was not test related. though, some students seemed very passive and absent-minded in their responses, others found blogging as a learning tool; for example, the other day, a classmate asked if i was a junior majoring in accounting. her accuracy bewildered me and when i asked how she knew that, she referred to the blog. in my opinion, blogging is not that dificult, yet it has such a heavy meaning to it, and being that it accounts for 20 percent of our grade, permits a greater incentive why we all should participate! i plan on to continue to blog as i hope you all do to.

Mind Candy

who would've guessed a bunch of numbers and words would define your personality? in my opinion, the personality assessment model was pretty accurate. apparently, i was a "C", and in reality, i can personally concede this conviction. every move i make, i do it conscionably, carefully, thoroughly and with responsibility. under "description" for conscientiousness, a couple of highlights that hit home: thinking analytically, being diplomatic with people, checking for accuracy, and analyzing performance; kind of scary. not that i'm not content with being a "C" but if i had the choice to choose any other one out of the 4, i would choose "I". i like making a favorable impression in voicing my opinions; influencing others. but like i said, i'm comfortble being a "C". in reference to the "stranded" situation, i feel i would be more comfortable with an "I" leader. someone who views people and situations optmistically, and participates with groups; someone who not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk. i admire that and i'm a firm believer in leading by example!