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Did you know that exposure to music, and learning how to play a musical instrument, help to develop increased neural pathways in young children? While the mechanism of how this works is complex, and scientists do not know exactly how this development occurs, what is known is that young children who are exposed to music have increased brain activity. This translates into increased cognition that helps to support the development of executive functions and learning. The name of the organization is CAFÉ: Community Arts for Everyone. The mission is to provide underprivileged children with access to a music program, which in turn offers increased cognition that translates into better learning. This can then help motivate these children to attend college, and, with the benefit of higher education, lift themselves out of poverty. I think that every citizen should be provided with an opportunity to help themselves through the provision of education. I combined my love of music with a belief

NBA Golden State Warriors Star Stephen Curry: A Modern Ultra-Competitor Big name high schools refused to recruit him. Virginia Tech would only give him a walk-on position because of his size. Six players made the 2009 draft pick before him. Throughout his career, other players and teams have shortchanged him on the respect he deserved. Yet look at Stephen Curry today. Last season, he pushed the Golden State Warriors to win 73 regular season games. The NBA named him Most Valuable Player—again. Recently, Curry signed a 201 million dollar contract. Maybe now, finally, the doubters have learned their lesson. Stephen Curry is an athlete who does not quit. The obstacles and struggles of his career never held him back. In fact, Curry may be basketball's premier ultra-competitor precisely because of this past adversity. When playing college ball for Davidson, Curry proved himself with a virtually unmatched performance. The Southern Conference named him Player of the Year twice

After watching the clip I have changed my thinking concerning the conformity of the society and especially in social classes indefinitely. The clips made me acquire a clearer understanding of humanity especially when Jacqueline says that everyone is equal. She encourages individuals not to alienate themselves from one another as people desire to be directed through leadership. I find it motivating to realize that taking a leadership initiative to bring about change in the society can be impactful and beneficial especially for the less fortunate in the community. I also noticed that my life would be meaningless if I lived luxuriously, while my neighbors were suffering. I have learned to value others and respect people for what they are. Therefore, sacrifice, empathy, discipline, courage, and hard work are important values to demonstrate to make the best out of our living. Today, I am aware that the society needs my help as an individual. Jacqueline has taught me that even the

TO: Professor Clark Hansen, CEO, AMDP FROM: Hou Stephen, Financial Analyst Intern, Research and Development DATE: July 7, 2017 Subject: The Honest Company Recommendation In my research work, I came across a viable enterprise, the Honest Company. A critical review of this establishment led me to recommend that Anima Mundi should consider allocating funds to the organization because it seems to align with most of the requirements for funding. The organization is economically sustainable, empowers the consumers socially, and seeks to uphold environmental sustainability. The following memo gives several definitions relevant to the business terms and also provides an overview of the Honest Company business practices. DEFINITIONS: ·          Triple Bottom Line (TBL):  TBL is an accounting framework used to measures sustainability of most organizations in the world. It goes beyond the obvious measure of a firm’s success through profits, and return on investment (Slaper and Ha