Lost, Alone but Free At Last

‘Run, get into the house, QUICK!' Hans Wenger shouted out to his family. They were being chased by the German Authorities. Not because they were criminals, but because they were Jews living in Nazi Germany, 1940. They had been hiding from the authorities for almost a year. Hans' family consisted of his wife Anneliese and their three children Leila, 11, Leopold, 9 and Greta, 8, they meant everything to Hans and he would sacrifice his own life to keep them safe. Once the family were safe inside the basement of the old abandoned house Hans sat on the edge of an ancient, mouldy sofa. Greta jumped up onto his knee with an innocent smile on her face. Just the way Hans liked it, his children not knowing how unsafe they were. ‘Daddy, why were those people trying to catch us? Are we in trouble? We always run away from them! Daddy, why?' Hans' face fell, Greta knew something was wrong. It was what he feared the most, and he knew he had to explain somehow. ‘Liebliag, you do know who Hitler is, yes?' Hans looked at Greta, who was shaking her head, her little blonde curls bouncing, ‘well Greta, he is the leader of Germany, which means he gets to decide everything that happens in the country. But, Hitler doesn't like Jews and he wants to make them all move to certain areas and work for him.' Hans dreaded his little girls reply, his heart thumping he waited while watching her mind at work and her little face screwed up in thought. ‘Daddy, can't we stop being Jewish because then we will be safe from Hitler and we wouldn't have to work for him' Greta's face lit up as she said it, as though she had just discovered electricity. Hans felt his tears well up as he watched his daughter, oblivious to life and danger. After the children were all tucked up safely in bed, asleep with the faint sound of snoring, Hans and Anneliese looked on lovingly from the corner of the basement. ‘I would never be able to forgive myself if our children ended up being sent to a death camp, there would be no chance of us surviving as a family, and I've been thinking, and it pains me to say this, but we need to send them away to another country. They're not safe here, and I cannot rest until I know that they are forever free from this danger.' Hans was once again welling up, after saying it aloud, it seemed real as if he was going to lose his children, a thought too painful for him to even think about. ‘Liebliag, I think you're right, they aren't safe and they don't deserve to be put through the torture of a death camp, they aren't physically or emotionally strong enough, I think we should send them to England, it will be hard, but for the best.' Anneliese by now was also fighting back the tears. Sat on the cold, hard floor arm in arm, rocking to and thro, both crying at the thought of the most painful goodbyes waiting for them in the future. The next morning, Hans and Anneliese told their children the news. His heart pounding against his chest, Hans prepared to break the silence, his children's excited faces looking towards him. ‘Dad can we attend school again?' Leila's eyes glistening with hope that she was right and could be reunited with her education and friends. ‘Can we go to the shops on our own? There's a new chocolate bar that I really want to try. The sweet shop down the road is selling them!' Leopold asked excitement in his voice, as he was thinking about chocolate and outings to the sweet shop when he behaves well in school. ‘Are we going to be sent to a special part of Germany for the Jews, Daddy? I don't want to work for Hitler!' Eyes full to the brim with fear, Greta looked scared and vulnerable. She may have been the youngest, but she was definitely the most observant to her parents upset faces. Once again, Hans and Anneliese were sat arm in arm at the corner of the basement, looking at their children's content faces, wondering what amazing dreams they were having about going on holiday for the first time. They were all excited when Hans broke the news, Anneliese sobbing next to him. They'd given up the fight to stay away from them. But it wasn't good enough. They got caught. Now Anneliese and Hans were saying there last goodbyes to each other. Heartbreakingly painful, but it didn't matter. There hearts had already been shattered beyond repair, when they had to say goodbye to there children Leila, Leopold and Greta. Hans and Anneliese were about to board different cattle trains and when they got off, they knew that everything was going to change, and nothing would be the same. Death camps. Even the thought sent shivers up they're spines. They knew that they would never see each other again, which made it harder. But they got separated and pushed away from each other before they even had the chance to say goodbye. ‘This is it' thought Anneliese, ‘I'll just fight for survival, my children will see me again, they're who matter. They deserve to be reunited with at least one parent, but Hans is a fighter he'll fight for survival too.' After a year at Ravensbrà ¯Ã‚ ¿Ã‚ ½ck Concentration Camp for Women, Anneliese's strength had been replaced with weakness. She was now a shy women too scared to talk to anybody after her one and only friend at the camp Klara, died, she was crushed by machinery, as it happened the guards would let no one try and help. Anneliese had to do heavy labour work, from the break of dawn until the sunset at dusk. She got little sleep and ate just about nothing. All Anneliese could think about, no matter how hard she was working, was her children. So many questions were going through her mind. Had they all made the journey to Newquay, Cornwall by themselves? Was Greta still observant to everything around her? Was Leila being educated again? Was Leopold looking after his sisters? Had they learnt English? She thought about how grown up her children would look now, the girls beautiful and her little man handsome, like his father. But every time they were pictured in her head, she fought that little bit more, edging closer and closer to survival and freedom. Four painful years later, Anneliese won her battle. She had survived and she was going to go back to her house. When she got there, she wished she hadn't. She was expecting there to be a few belongings in the basement she'd lived in with her family for so long. But nothing. The walls were now jet black, ash on the floor and just a few remnants of what had been there before. It was obvious that someone had set fire to the basement, most definitely the German Authorities, they knew Jews lived here. Anneliese was determined than ever to find her children in England. In England, Leila was sat indoors about to blow out the candles on the cake, it was her 16th birthday. There was no need for her to think of her wish. It had been the same wish for five years now and it wasn't going to change until it came true. ‘I wish I could see my parents again'. There, she'd wished it once again. But Leila Wenger knew that if she wished hard enough then it would come true. After Leila had unwrapped her presents, she ran upstairs. She was able to read the letter that her mother had written before they left Germany. Leila – Open on your 16th birthday and not a day before Liebliag, this is the hardest letter I have ever had to write, but it's to explain why you haven't had me and your father in your life for so long. We have sent you to England because it was the only place that you would be truly safe. After you leave the country, your father and I will be sent to a concentration camp. This is because of our religion and Hitler the leader doesn't think that Jews are worthy of living. Of course, we are, so never doubt your religion. I don't know if we will ever see each other again, so I have enclosed photos, one of the whole family, one of you, Leopold and Greta and one of your father and I. Never forget us, because we will always be with you. Happy Birthday Liebliag! Ich liebe dich, dein Mutti After Leila had finished the letter she collapsed onto her bed in tears. She now knew that her wish would never come true, her parents were dead and she was the one that had to tell her little sister. How could she tell a 13 year old that her parents were dead? This wasn't going to be easy, she had to be subtle. This was definitely the worst birthday Leila had ever had and she wasn't happy about it. After an hour of crying into her pillow, Leila went downstairs as if everything was normal. ‘Victoria, please may I go out for a walk?' Leila asked Victoria, the kind woman that took Leila and Greta in, and cared for them as if they were her own flesh and blood. ‘Yes of course Leila, but be sure to be back within an hour' Victoria never liked Leila or Greta being outside for more than an hour at a time, there were still people that hated Germans and anything could happen out there. Leila went to the park and sat on the swings, just gathering up her thoughts and thinking about how to tell Greta about the letter. She supposed she ought to tell Victoria as well. It was such a bad day, and her wish is dead, along with her parents. As Leila made her way to the park gate she had no idea who else was in Newquay. The address said Beachfield Avenue, off Bank Street. Anneliese knew that she was close to seeing her children again. She just kept walking along Bank Street, past the bakers and a tasteful shoe shop. There, Anneliese stopped dead in her tracks. The sign on the side of the sweet shop had written on it Beachfield Avenue. Leopold must love living here, a sweet shop so near! She was on a mission, and that was to find her children. She walked at a fast pace along the road counting the numbers as she went 1.. 3.. 5.. she had a little while until she got to 31. As she walked along the road she started preparing what to say. What if her children didn't recognise her? 27.. 29.. 31.. This was it. She was just about to walk up the steps to the front door when she turned around. There behind her was a pretty young girl, couldn't be any more than 16, blonde hair, green eyes. ‘Excuse me.. but you, wouldn't happen to know if.. three children lived here?' Anneliese had never felt so nervous in her life, what if this was the wrong address. ‘Two girls and a boy?' ‘I'm sorry, but do you mean Leila, Leopold and Greta?' The mysterious girl was looking at Anneliese with interest, she had a German accent and there weren't any of those around here. ‘Yes! Yes! Those are the children I'm looking for! Do you know where they are?' Anneliese was now so excited she couldn't help smiling, for first time in years and instantly Anneliese knew everything would be OK. ‘I do know exactly where all three are, but please what is your name?' ‘My name? Well, it's Anneliese Wenger. Why?' ‘It's me Mutti, Leila. I read your letter only 2 hours ago, I thought you were dead' Leila was so happy, excited and joyful. She knew that if she wished hard enough it would come true. Her mother had come all this way to find them. ‘Please Mutti, come inside and meet Victoria, she's the lady that's been looking after us and Greta, she'll be so happy to see you! She always talks about you and father!' Leila was so excited about introducing her mother to Victoria. After a long day Anneliese, Leila, Greta and Victoria sat squashed on one sofa. Greta on her mothers lap, Leila clinging onto her arm and Victoria on the other side of Anneliese, the two of them talking like sisters. The moment was almost perfect. The only thing wrong with the moment was Anneliese had lost a husband and a son, while her children had lost a father and a brother. Hans Wenger died in 1943 at Auschwitz Concentration Camp Leopold Wenger died in 1940 during the journey to England due to poor hygiene

Pros and Cons of Vivisecton

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Toyota Case Study - 2227 Words

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The Souls Of Black Folk By. B. Dubois - 1936 Words

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Impact of Internet Connectivity on the Behaviour of Individual

Question: Discuss about the Impact of Internet Connectivity on Individual's Behavior. Answer: Requirements for the impact of internet connectivity on individuals behavior The Current Model of the project The current model of the project is as shown herein above. The diagram of the model is mentioned below: From the above diagram we can easily state that the model that is defined above is the current model and it has several other significant aspects (2005 International Conference on Emerging Technologies, 2005). We can easily figure out the relationships that have been tried to implement on the various factors that are mentioned in the above diagram. The current model depicts the individual behavioral system with all its positive and negative impacts that relies on the connectivity of the internet along with the addiction towards the same. The Social Network is used as a tool or medium for better connectivity and are correlated among each other. Current problem of the Project The project at present is primarily focused on the effect of social networking on the behavior along with the concept of internet addiction. The concept pertaining to Internet addiction along with the effect that the various social networking sites have on an individuals behavior and the data is not easily available and the parameters that are to be measured for such a project cannot be measured easily. A short description of effect of social networking on an individuals behavior along with the concept of Internet addiction is being provided herein. It has been said by various professionals that the various social websites that are found over the internet has the potential of being harmful for an individual. It is often being reported that the social site have the capability of destroying ones privacy. It has also been further stated that due to the internet and the ubiquity of the present day technology, human beings have become much more complacent in nature as well as risk averse. It is often stated that we individuals do not act in our own way out of the fear of being recorded through some form of digital media and being seen by many over the Internet. A survey was conducted by CNN through its online portal. The survey topic was stated as Are you tired of Social Networking? It was amazing to look at the response for the survey being in the positive for over 70% of the total answers. However conflicting facts state that in just five months of 2009 a total of 72.5% of the total number of twitter account users had joined the mi cro-blogging site and furthermore the report revealed that around 85.3% of all the users on the micro blogging site tweeted at least once in a day. It is to be noted that this is one of numerous reports that puts us a conflict between the Internet and the behavior of an individual (Cantoni, Tardini, 2006). Furthermore it is to be noted that interaction over the internet lacks any physical form of interaction and thus it leaves the individuals to freely act as per their will while being a completely different individual on the inside. The term internet anonymity is also one of the problems and has a direct effect on the individual behavioral pattern. Furthermore, it is to be stated that individuals have become increasingly addicted to the internet with time. Individuals are becoming more and more dependent on this medium of communication with the passage of time. It has been observed through various reports and other researches that the addiction to the internet is being considered as a disorder and is often found to be existing along with issues pertaining to the mental health of an individual. Further researches have revealed that internet addiction is primarily linked with the mental state of depression of an individual. Surveys and further researches have revealed that Internet addiction has a direct effect on an individual psychologically, socially and even occupationally. It has been found that in the past few years there has been an exponential rise in the number of individuals gaining access to the internet and using the same in an excessive manner (Emerging cognitive neuroscience and related technologies, 2008). The addi ction to the internet has been classified in 5 major sections, which being: Cyber sexual Addiction: wherein an addict is spending the majority of their online time in browsing through various pornographic websites and watching cyber porn. Net Compulsions: this is basically a type of obsession for an individual who is an addict. The addicts have a habit of gambling online and being a shopaholic over the digital stores (The Internet, 2009). Cyber-relationship: the addicts who spend the majority of their time in browsing through social websites and are constantly embroiling themselves into relationships that are being forged over the internet. Information Overload: these types of addicts have an excessive urge to surf the internet over and over again for different data and various types of databases (Vasseur, Dunkels, 2010) Computer Game Addiction: These types of addicts of the internet are basically the ones who are spending the majority of their online time in playing games over the internet. Internet addiction has reached to such a point that at present it is being treated as a form of mental disorder. Thus it is being considered as an integral part of the mental health programs all over the world. It might be useful as well as constructive in nature if a study could be conducted methodically and carefully of the various behavioral patterns the individuals who are addicted to the internet along with the behavioral patterns of the individuals while conduction antisocial activities over the internet (Hine, 2013). A proper and fundamental understanding of the root nature of the problems shall be of help to the different researchers as also for the educators for developing a proper educational program. These programs will be able to the solve some of the problems pertaining to excessive internet usage and the effects that the internet has on the behavior of an individual. It is to be noted that all the variables that have stated herein above in this section are complex variables in nature and are not feasible for collection of data. Hence, the proposed model or the theorized model shall be used in place of the current model for a better understanding of the effect that the Internet has on the behavior of an individual. The proposed solution Thus based on the above mentioned problems that might arise while conducting the research, it is being proposed that the model be changed to accommodate the new parameters as given in the hypothesis model as shown herein below. It is to be mentioned herein that the internet connectivity shall not be changing it will be the primary and independent variable in the new model (Zhang, 2002). The use of internet addiction shall be incorporating the various types of internet tools as aforementioned. The factors of the social networking shall be transformed into a dependent variable known as internet connectivity. The dependent variable antisocial behavior shall be transformed to individuals behavior (Huffman, 2012). It is being reiterated that the present topic for the project is complex in nature and will be difficult in collecting proper data for the different parameters. Thus to simplify the method of data collection and reducing the measurable variables to a limited number of parameters, the project topic shall be brought down to focus exclusively on Individuals Behavior and the internet tools along with their effect on the Individuals Behavior (Manley, 2004). Evaluation Table Original Project Plan Proposed new Project plan Environment Information Channels Pros Cons Information Channels Pros Cons Online activities Internet usage Smartphones, Desktops, Devices with internet access Internet Connectivity Use of Internet tools Positive Impact Negative Impact Facts of Internet Connectivity (internal external) Individual Behaviour Wide area to be covered Too many parameters for measurement Not all parameters can be easily measured Internet Connectivity Internet Addictions Positive Impacts Negative Impact Social Networking Antisocial Behaviour and Depression Less area to be covered Lesser number of data parameters Data can be easily obtained Simple nature of data and can be interpreted easily Flowchart The following is the flowchart of the new process: References 2005 International Conference on Emerging Technologies. (2005) (1st ed.). Piscataway, N.J. Brasch, N. (2011).The Internet(1st ed.). Mankato, Minn.: Smart Apple Media. 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LensCrafters Essay Example

LensCrafters Essay LensCrafters Name: Instructor: Institution: We will write a custom essay sample on LensCrafters specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now We will write a custom essay sample on LensCrafters specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer We will write a custom essay sample on LensCrafters specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer Course: Date: LensCrafters Introduction LensCrafters provides eye care services to customers in America, Canada and Puerto Rico with an estimated 860 distributed stores. Its headquarters are in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are known for prescribing sunglasses and eyeglasses and are considered the biggest optical chain in America. It started in 1983 as the only optical store to guarantee eyeglasses in less than an hour. Today, LensCrafters is one of the foremost optical retailers with immaculate customer services, excellent products and â€Å"some of the biggest names in frames† (LensCrafters, 2012). They fit lenses using state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that the customers receive the perfect lenses. With their â€Å"LensSimulator†, they help clients to find the right lens for their sight. LensCrafters offers only expert care for their customers with proficient optometry doctors at every store. CBP, Strategy and Competitive Priorities LensCrafters’s mission statement is focused on being the best at providing exceptional customer service. Their Customer Benefit Package involves providing goods and services that meet the needs of individual customers, all in about an hour. They are popular in North America for their legendary eye exams, an extensive variety of lenses and frames, service delivery in less than one hour, pocket-friendly prices and the unrestricted 90-day guarantee. They also have conveniently located branches, professional employees, the latest eye-exam equipment and eyewear accessories to meet the different tastes of their loyal customers. LensCrafters portray their commitment through honest care for their customer’s eyes and constantly are determined to improve the experiences of their customers. The associates at LensCrafters are straightforward and transparent with their clients. At LensCrafters, the customers are put first and the employees seek to maintain the connection they have w ith their customers. Service Delivery System Design LensCrafters have their branches conveniently located in highly populated areas like shopping malls. This ensures that they reach their target market faster. Their shops are large, sanitary with carpeted floors, specialized display sections, well furnished retail area, fully equipped laboratory with the latest machinery and well-lit rooms. Clients and employees interact in the eye-exam rooms and â€Å"fitting stations† (Collier Evans, 2010). The walls are decorated with certificates and degrees as evidence of the competencies of the employees. Customers are greeted by the relevant employees when they enter the store and directed to the appropriate service area. Here, their eyes are examined and the proper lenses prescribed. The customer is led to the display area where they choose the frames of their liking. The customer watches as the spectacles are being prepared in the laboratory and they get a last fitting. Constant communication is maintained between the customer and the employees. Service Encounter Design The employees at LensCrafters possess the required skills and knowledge for optimum work productivity. Laboratory technicians have the needed certifications for their line of work and all other employees undergo training before and during their period of employment. The employees at LensCrafters offer unsurpassed services because they are well motivated with rewards and employment recognitions from the management team. Grooming is paramount at LensCrafters because their line of service is eye care, which is sensitive. Therefore, all employees and associates observe acute cleanliness measures within and without the stores. Customer relations at LensCrafters is incomparable hence the reason why they have devoted customers and continue to win the hearts of many. Lessons Demonstrated Other organizations might learn to have unmatched mission statements that act as motivators towards providing the best goods and services to their customers. Addressing the needs of customers is also important in any organization, as this enhances the relationship of the organization and their clients. Customers should not be kept waiting during their visit to any organization, there should be assigned employees to deal with customers from the time they book their appointments to the time they leave. The connection between the customer and the organization should not be disrupted. Any business that offers goods and services should employ warranties as one of their business terms and conditions. Like LensCrafters who have a 90-day guarantee on all their products, organizations should provide their customers with the option of returning goods. Business location is imperative when it comes to accessing the target market. LensCrafters has branches in the most convenient places for the sake of their customers. Organizations should ensure that they are located near their customers. This will increase sales and strengthen customer relations. Customer needs are put first and employee honesty is essential for success in any organization. There should be variety in the goods and services offered by the organization with reasonable prices. Customers should be able to have a wide variety from which to choose. Personal and professional hygiene is one of the most important factors for impeccable service provision. The employees of the organization should observe cleanliness regardless of the nature of business. This will guarantee customer loyalty, commitment and trust. Organizations should ensure that they recruit highly qualified employees and offer training services before and during employment. This promotes employee and general business productivity. Inclusive transparency should be encouraged between the organization and its customers in terms of offering the best services. Once a relationship is established between the employees and their customers, constant communication should be maintained. Excellent after-sales services involve employees valuing the customers’ feedback and monitoring their progress after service provision. Organizations should provide proper motivation to the employees because this will reflect how they interact with customers. This can be done through employee performance records and rewarding systems. Service provision is nothing without the latest equipment. Organizations should employ the latest machinery in their laboratories and factories for convenience. Technological advancements have changed the way organizations conduct business by improving working apparatus. LensCrafters use the latest eye care equipment in their laboratories and examination areas to ensure their customers receive the right lenses for their sights. These improvements will guarantee exceptional services. It is also important for organizations to set the recommended behavior standards of their employees. Conclusion LensCrafters are still the only optical retailers whose services are offered in less than an hour. This trait is what makes then unique in their line of business and a threat to their competitors in the eye care market. They possess excellent technical and management skills, which continue to flourish their business in all their branches. LensCrafters have the required characteristics for successful businesses (Benioff Southwick, 2004). Some of their characteristics should be adapted by organizations for growth and strong customer relations. Their service provision includes employee transparency and putting the needs of their customers first and this is why they are rated number one in the United States of America. Reference Benioff, M. R., Southwick, K. (2004). Compassionate capitalism: How corporations can make doing good an integral part of doing well. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press. Print. Collier, D. A., Evans, J. R. (2010). OM2. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Print. LensCrafters (2012). â€Å"About LensCrafters†. Retrieved from http://www.lenscrafters.com/eyeglasses/7/about/company-history-about-lenscrafters