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I Won The Irish Lotto
If you receive a letter and a check in the mail, telling you have won some bit of an Irish Lottery, BEWARE!!I am Sherry Asbury and I live in Portland Oregon. In today’s mail there was a very authentic-looking check for $2,800 and some odd dollars, along with a letter telling me a computer had pulled my winning numbers.It seemed, at least for a few precious hours, that I might win the further amount of $120,00! This check was to defray the costs of winning an overseas amount of money. Some $5,000 would be taken out of the winnings for the “sponsor” who was helping me.Well, I thought to myself, that sounds reasonable. They do it for the funds. I showed the letter to our services co-coordinator (I live in in public housing for the disabled). He, too thought it might be legitimate.So I called Canada and spoke with Tracy Richardson of Alpha Finances. She bristled when I said I couldn’t believe it was real. Of cou

nt to an identity. There are four different identity statuses-
(a) Identity Achievement-occurs when an individual has gone through an exploration of different identities and made a commitment to one.
(b) Moratorium-is the status of a person who is actively involved in exploring different identities but has not made a commitment.
(c) Foreclosure-status is when a person has made a commitment without attempting identity exploration.
(d) Identity Diffusion-occurs when there is neither an identity crisis or commitment

Findings on a survey on youth within the age group of 18 – 31 years which included students as well as working youths-

AGE(18 - 31 years)

Domains of identity crisis Percentage Domains of identity crisis Percentage
Economic 28% Economic 32%
Personal 32% Personal 30%
Culture and Ethnic 18% Cultural and Ethnic 16%
Religious 12% Religious 10%
Nationality 10% Nationality 12%

AGE(18 - 31 years)

Domains on Identity Statuses Percentage Domains on Identity Statuses Percentage
Identity Achievement 28% Identity Achievement 45%
Moratorium 30% Moratorium 28%
Foreclosure 18% Foreclosure 12%
Identity Diffusion 24% Identity Diffusion 15%

It has been found that those who have made a strong commitment to an identity tend to be happier and healthier

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LAND OF DIMINISHED DREAMS

The year is two-thousand fifty –four,
The world is full of curses.
People walk the streets no more,

No women carry purses.
The name of the game is survival now-

Safety is far in the past.
Families are huge with tons of kids

In hopes that one will last
Drugs are no longer looked down on,

They are a way of life.
They help us escape the wrenching stress

Of our fast worlds endless strife…
I wake up now-it was only a dream,

But the message was terribly clear.
We ‘d better think hard about the future

Before our goals and our dreams disappear.

-Jessica Inglis,16

(Through the eyes of youth)
A rose called by any other name would smell just as sweet, wrote Shakespeare. So ,what is there in a name! But names do matter, names have their values, so does the “identity”. Who am I ?What is my identity? Where I was born? Who are my parents? What is my socioeconomic position in society? What is my caste? What is my religion? What is my nationality? What is my education? What is my profession? All these are parameters of “identity”.

There are many issues that today’s teenagers face. Probably one of the most common is the issue of individualism or identity. The growing rate of drug addiction, juvenile crime, maladjustment, violence, unemployment, parent-child conflict are amongst the serious problems of today’s youth.

Starting the discussion of this problem I want to remind the words of God In the movie “Bruce

Almighty” , “You asked me what is a miracle….When a teenage boy says “no” to drugs and says “yes” to school that is a miracle. In modern life for most kids to say “no” to drugs may be regarded as miracle.

Soumi (name changed) is 15 years old and pregnant. She reflects, ”I am 3 months pregnant. This could ruin my whole life. I have made all plans for the future and now they are down the drain. I donot have anybody to talk to about my problem.” These pregnant youths are a flaw in today’s social fabric. Like Soumi, far too many become pregnant in their earlier and middle adolescent years. Sixteen year old Jennifer (name changed) gradually eliminated foods from her diet to the point where she subsisted by eating only applesauce and eggnog. She was hospitalized and treated for Anorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation. It can eventually lead to death, as it did for popular singer Karen Carpenter. In modern families, there are exchanges like this:

A fourteen year old boy tells his mother, ”What do you mean I have to be home by 10 P.M.”
Mother responds :”It is the way we do things around here”
Boy replies : “ Why do we do things around here this way? How backdated Culture?"
This parent-adolescent conflict is common during this phase.

Are you unsure of your role in life? Do you feel like you do not know the “real you”? Here are a set of questions for you to answer-
1. Do you feel proud to be an Indian?
2. If there is re-birth would you like to be born as a male or female?
3. Do you feel proud to be son of your father/mother?
4. Do you prefer to solve critical problems by-

a.seeking advice from elders b. decision on your own c. help from peers
5. Which of the religions you are strongly attracted to-
a. Christianity b. Hinduism c. Muslim
6. Casteism is a curse for progress-

a. Yes b. No
7. Casteism helps to develop positive sense of self-

a. Yes b.No
8. Do you hesitate to meet people of higher (to your) socio economic status-
9. Do you feel embarrassed to mix with people of low(to your) socioeconomic status-
10. Do you think parents should criticize the failures of their children-

a. Never b. Frequently c. Seldom
11. If you are given options how frequently would you purchase-

a. garments of western style b. ethnic wear
12. If asked to give treat to your friends would you prefer-

a.Bengali dish b. Chinese dish c. Continental d. Any other
13 For which professions do you hold high respect-
14. Do you feel shy/hesitate to mix with your schoolmates who are well settled in life?
a. Always b. Sometimes c. Never
If your answer is “yes”to the previous questions, you may be experiencing an “Identity Crisis”.

Theorist Erik Erikson coined the term “Identity Crisis” and believed that it was one of the most important conflicts people face in development .It is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself. Erikson described “Identity” as “a subjective sense as well as an observable quality of personal sameness and continuity of some shared world image.

The emergence of an identity crisis occurs of an identity crisis occurs during teenage years in which people struggle between feelings of identity versus role confusion.

The balance between identity and confusion lies in making a commitment to an identity. There are four different identity statuses-
(a) Identity Achievement-occurs when an individual has gone through an exploration of different identities and made a commitment to one.
(b) Moratorium-is the status of a person who is actively involved in exploring different identities but has not made a commitment.
(c) Foreclosure-status is when a person has made a commitment without attempting identity exploration.
(d) Identity Diffusion-occurs when there is neither an identity crisis or commitment

Findings on a survey on youth within the age group of 18 – 31 years which included students as well as working youths-

AGE(18 - 31 years)

It has been found that those who have made a strong commitment to an identity tend to be happier and healthier

Are You Insuring Wisely
Before you call or ask for a quote, have your auto policy in hand. Inform the agent of your deductible amounts and limits of liability, medical payments, uninsured motorist, towing and labor and rental if needed. This way you are comparing exact coverages in comparing premiums.Multi line DiscountsAll insurance companies give discounts for multi line policies. Meaning that if you have your auto, homeowners, life, health or business insurance with the same company, these discounts will be applied to all policies. If you are satisfied with a certain company, it could be to your advantage to have them quote all your insurance needs. Many times you can save hundreds of dollars with multi line discounts.Auto DeductiblesThe comprehensive and collision deductible amount for your auto policy will greatly impact your premiums. Simply, the lesser the deductible, the higher the premium. The greater the deductible, the lower th

juvenile crime, maladjustment, violence, unemployment, parent-child conflict are amongst the serious problems of today’s youth.

Starting the discussion of this problem I want to remind the words of God In the movie “Bruce

a. Yes b. No
7. Casteism helps to develop positive sense of self-

a. Never b. Frequently c. Seldom
11. If you are given options how frequently would you purchase-

a. garments of western style b. ethnic wear
12. If asked to give treat to your friends would you prefer-

The emergence of an identity crisis occurs of an identity crisis occurs during teenage years in which people struggle between feelings of identity versus role confusion.

Findings on a survey on youth within the age group of 18 – 31 years which included students as well as working youths-

AGE(18 - 31 years)

It has been found that those who have made a strong commitment to an identity tend to be happier and healthier

Discrimination: What is it and how do I Prevent it?
Employers have a right to hire, promote, transfer, evaluate, discipline, layoff and terminate. Employers do not have the right to discriminate, harass, retaliate, or terminate wrongfully. So how can you operate your business effectively while still complying with the law? How do you ensure that you are maintaining an environment which treats people fairly?To begin, you need to understand the law and what you are required to do under the law. As an employer, you hear a lot about discrimination and discrimination lawsuits. So what is discrimination? In its simplest terms, it is treating a group of individuals differently. You cannot refuse to hire, promote, train, provide pay and benefits, or discharge simply because an individual belongs to certain group or protected classes. In other words, everyone must be treated the same.So what are these protected classes? Frankly, nearly all employees fall into one of the categories protect

.”
Mother responds :”It is the way we do things around here”
Boy replies : “ Why do we do things around here this way? How backdated Culture?"
This parent-adolescent conflict is common during this phase.

a. Yes b. No
7. Casteism helps to develop positive sense of self-

a. Never b. Frequently c. Seldom
11. If you are given options how frequently would you purchase-

a. garments of western style b. ethnic wear
12. If asked to give treat to your friends would you prefer-

The emergence of an identity crisis occurs of an identity crisis occurs during teenage years in which people struggle between feelings of identity versus role confusion.

Findings on a survey on youth within the age group of 18 – 31 years which included students as well as working youths-

AGE(18 - 31 years)

It has been found that those who have made a strong commitment to an identity tend to be happier and healthier

Making the Deal: Women as Negotiators
Negotiating is no game. It is not for the weak or the fragile. It takes assertiveness and someone who feels comfortable in the mano-a-mano world of business. Can women negotiate the deal as well as their male counterparts? Absolutely! In some cases, they may even do a better job. Women have a definite edge at the negotiating table because of their instincts and natural power of persuasion.Women usually look for a win/win in negotiations. In Getting to Yes, the classic book on negotiation by the Harvard Negotiation Project, it was reported that the win/win strategy work best in negotiations. In order to avoid future resentments, all parties should come away feeling good about the resolution of a problem.Traditionally, it is thought that whoever is on the other side in negotiations is the adversary. However, women tend to want to develop a relationship with the other person and take into account the needs and difficulties

b. Frequently c. Seldom
11. If you are given options how frequently would you purchase-

a. garments of western style b. ethnic wear
12. If asked to give treat to your friends would you prefer-

The emergence of an identity crisis occurs of an identity crisis occurs during teenage years in which people struggle between feelings of identity versus role confusion.

Findings on a survey on youth within the age group of 18 – 31 years which included students as well as working youths-

AGE(18 - 31 years)

It has been found that those who have made a strong commitment to an identity tend to be happier and healthier

A New Way of Life in the Call Center: From Service to Sales
We’ve just received another training request to “support a culture shift,” transitioning inbound customer service representatives to proactive, outbound sales professionals. The stated business goal is to deepen client relationships with a large number of targeted clients that may not get enough attention from outside sales people. We’ve also found that many of our clients are in various stages of transforming their Call Centers from cost to revenue centers by adding cross sales goals to existing service goals.These changes represent a new way of life in the Call Center. We know that it can be difficult for many Call Center employees to successfully make the transition from skills needed to handle routine customer requests, questions, and problems to proactive sales skills, the ability to quickly identify customer needs and offer differentiated product solutions. While some are adjusting to their new responsibilities, it’s been an unwe

Findings on a survey on youth within the age group of 18 – 31 years which included students as well as working youths-

AGE(18 - 31 years)

It has been found that those who have made a strong commitment to an identity tend to be happier and healthier than those who have not. Those with a status of identity diffusion tend to feel out of place in the world and don’t pursue a sense of identity.

Some strategies to reduce this problem

• Understand the importance of autonomy and attachment
• Keep parent-adolescent conflict from being turbulent and use good communication skills with the adolescent
• Recognize the importance of peers, youth organizations and mentors
• Help youth better understand the nature of differences, diversity and value conflicts
• Let youth explore their identity.

In today’s rapidly changing world, identity crisis are more common today. Exploring different aspects of oneself in the different areas of life, including one’s role at work, within the family and in relationships can help strengthen personal identity.

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