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Truth be told, I sincerely can't state how long even passed. Perhaps it was one. Perhaps it was a hundred. I forgot about day and night as well. My time was separated into Dimitri or not-Dimitri. He was my reality. At the point when he wasn't there, the minutes were anguish. I'd pass them as well as can be expected, yet they appeared to delay for eternity. The TV was my closest companion during those occasions. I'd lie on the lounge chair for a considerable length of time, just half after what was happening. With regards to the remainder of the suite's extravagance, I approached satellite TV, which implied we were really pulling in some American programming. A fraction of the time, however, I didn't know that it truly had any kind of effect to me if the language was Russian or English. Inna proceeded with her intermittent keeps an eye on me. She brought my suppers and did my clothing I was wearing the dresses now-and stuck around in that quiet method of hers to check whether I required whatever else. I never did-in any event not from her. I just required Dimitri. Each time she left, some far off piece of me recollected that I should do somethingâ⬠¦ follow her, that was it. I'd had some intend to look at the exit and utilize her as an approach to get away, isn't that so? Presently, that arrangement not, at this point held the intrigue. It appeared to be a great deal of work. And afterward, at long last, Dimitri would visit, and the dullness would be broken. We'd lie together on my bed, enclosed by one another's arms. We never had intercourse, yet we'd kiss and contact and lose ourselves in the marvel of one another's bodies-at times with next to no attire. Sooner or later, I thought that it was difficult to trust I'd once been anxious about his new appearance. Of course, the eyes were somewhat stunning, however he was still gorgeousâ⬠¦ still unfathomably provocative. Furthermore, after we'd talked and made out for some time for a considerable length of time, here and there I'd let him nibble me. At that point I'd get that rushâ⬠¦ that superb, dazzling surge of synthetic concoctions that lifted me from every one of my issues. Whatever questions I'd had about God's presence evaporated in those minutes in light of the fact that without a doubt, doubtlessly I was contacting God when I lost myself in that nibble. This was paradise. ââ¬Å"Let me see your neck,â⬠he said one day. We were lying together of course. I was my ally, and he was cuddled facing my back, one arm hung around my abdomen. I turned over and brushed my hair away from where it had fallen over my neck and cleavage. The dress I wore today was a naval force bridle sundress, made of some light, tenacious material. ââ¬Å"Already?â⬠I inquired. He as a rule didn't chomp me until the finish of his visits. While part of me ached for that and held up in expectation to feel that high once more, I did sort of appreciate these minutes already. It was the point at which the endorphins in my framework were at their most reduced, so I had the option to deal with a type of discussion. We would discuss battles we'd been in or the existence he envisioned for us when I was Strigoi. Nothing excessively nostalgic except for decent in any case. I prepared myself for the nibble currently, angling up in expectation. Amazingly, he didn't lean down and dive into me. He ventured into his pocket and created an accessory. It was either white gold or platinum-I didn't have the expertise to tell which-and had three dim blue sapphires the size of quarters. He'd presented to me a ton of adornments this week, and I swore each piece was more lovely than the last. I gazed in surprise at its excellence, at the manner in which the blue stones sparkled in the light. He set the jewelry against my skin and affixed it behind my neck. Running his fingers along the jewelry's edges, he gave the thumbs up. ââ¬Å"Beautiful.â⬠His fingers floated to one of the dress' ties. He slid his hand underneath it, sending a rush through my skin. ââ¬Å"It matches.â⬠I grinned. In the days of yore, Dimitri had never gotten me endowments. He hadn't had the methods, and I hadn't needed them at any rate. Presently, I was constantly stunned by the presents he appeared to have at each visit. ââ¬Å"Where'd you get it?â⬠I inquired. The metal was cool against my flushed skin however not even close as cold as his fingers. He grinned cleverly. ââ¬Å"I have my sources.â⬠That berating voice in my mind that occasionally figured out how to infiltrate through the fog I lived in noticed that I was associated with a type of vampire criminal. Its admonitions were quickly crushed and sank down into my marvelous haze of presence. Ho w would I be able to be vexed when the jewelry was so delightful? Something out of nowhere struck me as amusing. ââ¬Å"You're much the same as Abe.â⬠ââ¬Å"Who?â⬠ââ¬Å"This fellow I met. Abe Mazur. He's a crowd bossâ⬠¦ he continued after me.â⬠Dimitri solidified. ââ¬Å"Abe Mazur was following you?â⬠I didn't care for the dull look that had out of nowhere fallen over his highlights. ââ¬Å"Yeah. So?â⬠ââ¬Å"Why? What did he need with you?â⬠ââ¬Å"I don't have the foggiest idea. He continued needing to know why I was in Russia however at last surrendered and simply needed me to leave. I think someone from home employed him to discover me.â⬠ââ¬Å"I don't need you close Abe Mazur. He's dangerous.â⬠Dimitri was furious, and I abhorred that. After a second, that anger blurred, and he ran his fingers along my arm again, pushing the tie down further. ââ¬Å"Of course, individuals like that won't be an issue when you awaken.â⬠Some place, in the rear of my head, I thought about whether Dimitri had the appropriate responses I needed about Abe-about what Abe did. Yet, discussing Abe had made Dimitri vexed, and I winced at that, hurriedly needing to switch points. ââ¬Å"What have you been doing today?â⬠I asked, dazzled at my capacity to make typical casual chitchat. Between the endorphins and him contacting me, intelligence was troublesome. ââ¬Å"Errands for Galina. Dinner.â⬠Supper. A casualty. I scowled. The emotions that roused in me weren't of aversion so much asâ⬠¦ desire. ââ¬Å"Do you drink from themâ⬠¦ for fun?â⬠He ran his lips along my neck, teeth insulting my skin yet not gnawing. I wheezed and squeezed nearer to him. ââ¬Å"No, Roza. They're food; there's nothing more to it. It's over rapidly. You're the just a single I take delight in.â⬠I felt priggish fulfillment in that, and that irritating mental voice called attention to that that was a fantastically wiped out and turned view for me to have. I sort of trusted he would nibble me soon. That normally shut the levelheaded voice up. I came to up and contacted his face, at that point ran my hand through that magnificent, plush hair that I'd generally adored. ââ¬Å"You continue needing to stir meâ⬠¦ yet we won't have the option to do this any longer. Strigoi don't drink from one another, do they?â⬠ââ¬Å"No,â⬠he concurred. ââ¬Å"But it'll be justified, despite all the trouble. We can accomplish such a great deal moreâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ He left the ââ¬Å"so much moreâ⬠to my creative mind, and a wonderful shudder went through me. The kissing and blood taking were inebriating, yet there were a few days that I wanted, wellâ⬠¦ more. The recollections of the one time we'd had intercourse frequented me when we were this near one another, and I regularly ached to do it once more. For reasons unknown, he never pushed for sex, regardless of how enthusiastic things became. I didn't know whether he was utilizing that as a bait for me to turn or if there was some inconsistency between a Strigoi and a dhampir. Could the living and the dead do that? Once, I would have considered the idea of sex with one of them completely terrible. Nowâ⬠¦ I simply didn't consider the entanglements to such an extent. Be that as it may, despite the fact that he didn't endeavor sex, he would frequently insult me with his strokes, contacting my thighs and sternum and different perilous spots. Furthermore, he would help me to remember what it had been similar to that one time, how astounding it had been, the means by which our bodies had feltâ⬠¦ His discussion of such things was more insulting than loving, however. In my semi-clear minutes, I sincerely thought it was weird that I hadn't yet assented to turning out to be Strigoi. The endorphin mist caused me to consent to nearly everything else he needed. I'd fallen serenely into sprucing up for him, remaining in my plated jail, and tolerating that he took a casualty each couple days. However even in my most confused minutes, in any event, when I needed him so severely, I was unable to consent to turning. There was some inherent piece of me that would not move. More often than not, he would disregard my refusal, similar to it was a joke. In any case, occasionally when I declined, I'd see a sparkle of outrage in his eyes. Those minutes terrified me. ââ¬Å"Here it comes,â⬠I prodded. ââ¬Å"The attempt to sell something. Everlasting life. Invulnerable. Nothing to remain in our way.â⬠ââ¬Å"It's not a joke,â⬠he said. Oh no. My carelessness had taken that hardness back to him. The longing and affection that I'd quite recently observed presently broken into a million pieces and overwhelmed. The hands that had quite recently stroked me out of nowhere snatched my wrists and held me set up as he inclined down. ââ¬Å"We can't remain like this eternity. You can't remain here forever.â⬠Hold up, that voice said. Be cautious. That doesn't sound great. His grasp hurt, and I regularly thought about whether that was his purpose or in the event that he just couldn't support his viciousness. At the point when he at last discharged me, I folded my arm over his neck and attempted to kiss him. ââ¬Å"Can't we talk about that later?â⬠Our lips met, fire blooming among us and criticalness flowing through my body. I could tell he had a coordinating want, yet a couple of moments later, he split away. The cool disturbance was still all over. ââ¬Å"Come on,â⬠he stated, pulling endlessly from me. ââ¬Å"Let's go.â⬠He stood up, and I gazed moronically. ââ¬Å"Where are we going?â⬠ââ¬Å"Outside.â⬠I sat up on the bed, puzzled. ââ¬Å"Outâ⬠¦ outside? Butâ⬠¦ that is not permitted. We can't.â⬠ââ¬Å"We can do anything I want,â⬠he snapped. He broadened his hand and helped me up. I tailed him to the entryway. He was as gifted as Inna at blocking me from the keypad, not that it made a difference now. There was no chance I would ever recollect that long of a grouping any longer. The entryway clicked open, and he drove me out. I gazed in wonder, my stunned mind stil zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-80347873140924096832020-08-21T05:50:00.003-07:002020-08-21T05:50:06.676-07:00How Riot Games Started and Grew League of Legends How Riot Games Started and Grew League of Legends © Shutterstock.com | Patrik SlezakWhile examining Riot Games and their popular game, League of Legends in this article, we will look at 1) Riot Games, 2) League of Legends and 3) how did League of Legends become so popular?RIOT GAMESAn American Video Game Publisher, Riot Games has been in business since 2006 with the head office based in Santa Monica, California. Other office locations around the world include St Louis, Sydney, Dublin, Berlin, Seoul, Istanbul, Sao Paulo, Moscow, and Taipei.The company has one game under its belt, the popular League of Legends. This online PC game was released in October 2007. The company manifesto is:Player Experience First;Challenge Convention;Focus on Talent and Team;Take Play Seriously;Stay Hungry, Stay Humble.HistoryThe company began as an indie game developer in Los Angeles. It was created by Marc Merrill and Brandon Beck, and the companyâs first game was announced in October 2008. League of Legends was released a year later.The game is free- to-play and contains neither ads nor boxed copy sales. Instead, revenue is generated from microtransactions. The company was listed number 4 on the list of top 25 companies to work for by Business Insider in 2013. Employees were partly veterans of Defense of the Ancients, the founder of the website DotA-Allstars and some former Blizzard employees including a Lead Systems Designer for World or Warcraft.LEAGUE OF LEGENDSGame Types MapsGame ModesThe game features two modes of play. These are Classic and Dominion.The classic mode is a base defense in which the player tries to battle gradually his way towards the nexus of their opponent. The main objective for each map is the Nexus, and to win the opponentâs nexus must be destroyed. This can be achieved with the help of minions who are expendable allied or enemy units. These units spawn automatically to charge into battle to attack the enemy in assigned lanes. To achieve this goal, the player has to get through turrets and inhibitors . Turrets or a tower is a heavy fortification that blocks minion waves from the enemy and also path to the nexus. This is one of the core components of the gameplay. Inhibitors are structures meant to block Super Minion training by enemies.The Dominion mode is a capture and hold game in which players battle over strategic area of the maps. When an area is captured, or an enemy killed, the opponentâs nexus is damaged.MapsIn League of Legends, the maps are called âFields of Justice.â This is the arena in which champions of the game battle each other to achieve victory. The maps have a fixed number of lanes and put two teams with a fixed number of players against each other. The lanes connect the two teams and minions move through these lanes to engage enemies. Turrets line the lanes and engage enemies that are within range. Turrets are destroyed permanently and cannot respawn. Inhibitors are present at the end of each lane and respawn every 5 minutes. Maps also have jungle areas that have neutral monster camps. A champion can kill these monsters for gold or to gain experience. Another area within the map is a brush that blocks line of sight to allow champions to hide and set up surprise attacks.These fields include:Classic Summonerâs Rift â" This field has three lanes and supports 5 players on each side;The Twisted Treeline â" This is a smaller map supporting 3 players on each side in 2 lanes.Dominion The Crystal Scar â" This map supports 5 players per side and is a fast paced game of capture and hold.ARAM (All Random â" All Middle)The Howling Abyss â" This is a similar gameplay to classic mode with just one lane and no jungle.OthersMagma Chamber;Proving Grounds.ChampionsChampions are controlled by players with one player controlling one champion. At present, the game has 124 different champions. Each champion has a unique set of characteristics and certain attributes that describe their style of play such as mage, support or fighter. More than one attribute may be present in a particular champion and they can be played in a variety of ways. Champions are selected at the beginning of each battle, but choices are limited by the progress that has been made by that player in unlocking them. After a certain amount of experience is gained by the champion it goes up a level and there is an increase in the championâs stats.SummonerThe summoner is a persistent element in the game and has the ability to summon champions into the battle arena. The summoner maintains a mental link with the summoned champion.Business modelThe game has a unique business model, and the company insists on keeping player experience above revenue generation. This has led to a collective spending of US$122 million in August 2014 alone by a player base of 67 million active users. This data is provided by SuperData. This philosophy has helped the company become one of the few to bring in US$1 billion in revenue in 2014.Some elements that factor into this model are discussed below in some detail.PlayersThe game has a free-to-play model and has other means of bringing in revenue. The game was generally well received at launch by both the audience and critics. Since then, it has continued to grow in popularity and by 2012, it became the most played PC game in terms of number of hours played inside Europe and North America. 67 million people play the game per month, 27 million per day and over 7.5 million do so concurrently at peak hours, according to figures from January 2014. About 90 percent of the players are male, with 85 percent in the 16-30 age range.Free-To-PlayPrior to the games release date, it was announced that it would be based on a free-to-play model with no hidden catches. The basic game can be downloaded digitally. A collectorâs copy was also offered for $29.99. This included exclusive skins, $10 credit for Riot Points, access to 20 champions without needed to unlock them via gameplay and 4 special runes. The game does not feature any advertisements or boxed copy sales and instead relies on microtransactions and other modes of revenue generation. These are discussed in some detail below.1. The Game StoreOne way of purchasing extra material within the game is to use influence points that are collected during gameplay. This is the soft currency. Another method is to use Riot Points, the hard currency. These points can be purchased using actual money and can be used to buy items that can help make things more convenient and add extra customization options, as well as diverse experiences. Some of the items that can be purchased include champions, champion skins, and boosts. Riot Point cannot be used to affect directly the gameplay.Points can be purchased in different amounts such as $10 for 1380 RPs or $50 for 7200 RPs. These can be purchased at places such as Best Buy, Walmart and Gamestop as well as online using credit/debit cards and PayPal.2. ChampionshipsLeague of Legends is played at a world champi onship event, the first of which was held in 2011 in Sweden. $100,000 in prizes were distributed to the winners with the first place earning $50,000. The event was streamed around the world with over 1.6 million viewers. Price money for the second season was announced to be US$5,000,000 with US$2,000,000 being paid out to partners such as IPL and other eSports associations, US$2,000,000 to qualifiers and champions and the last chunk to small organizers who apply to host the tournaments. The game is the most popular e-sports game in South Korea. The United States also recognizes the games pro-players as professional athletes and has a simplified visa process for them.Riot Games controls all aspects of the professional league even those details as minute as the music composed for live events. Several tournaments are held all over the world with commentators and highlight reels much like traditional sports events. Though the tournament does not generate revenue it serves to enhance the player base and keep already existing players loyal.HOW DID LEAGUE OF LEGENDS BECOME SO POPULAR?History of League of LegendsThe game began as League of Legends: Clash of Fates and is a multiplayer online battle arena or MOBA game. It was initially designed to be operated on the Microsoft Windows operating system. The game was announced in October 2008 and released a year later in October 2009. The game remained in beta testing phase from April 2009 till its release.Among the game developers were Steve âGuinsooâ Feak and Steve âPendragonâ Mescon who previously worked on several successful games like Warcraft III mod, Defense of the Ancients: Allstars and DotA. The game was inspired by the same mod. A few DotA community members recognized the potential in the mod to generate its one genre and hold its own as a professional game with enhanced features and options. The founders or Riot Games worked with the two Steves on the core development of the game.The championships began in 2010 and have been gaining success and traction every year since. The game continues to offer new options and champions despite being free to play.Reasons for League of Legend becoming so popularSome of the reasons behind this gameâs immense popularity are:Easy to Master A player can easily pick up on the story, the maps, and the champions. It has a user-friendly interface, and there are also very good tutorials available. A new player can easily log in and play an initial few games against low-level computer controlled opponents for experience. This allows them to get used to the landscape, the controls and the gameplay under a low-stress situation.Variety The game offers over 90 champions and several maps to choose from. This prevents the less involved gamer from getting bored too easily and keeps people coming back for more. One champion can also be used in a multitude of ways depending on the team and the opponent.Championships The game has an active esports league an d a yearly championship where a large amount of prize money can be won. Professional sports have been propelled into the spotlight with Riot Gamesâ focus on this area. This has led to a sustained increase in interest among those who play the game and a proper professional player status for league players.Free-to-Play This model is a big draw for many people as there is no need to invest in a platform, pay for a download or a subscription. Ever power and champion can be obtained without spending any money if a player chooses. The only items that need to be paid for are cosmetic ones such as skins and themes. The most important items, champions, and runes can be obtained through both influence points riot points. Influence points can be collected through the gameplay.Player Experience The company places a lot of importance on the player experience. This emphasis means a constant focus on new items and attempts to keep the game engaging. This has resulted in the gameâs populari ty. This is a game best played with a team, and a happy gamer will bring in their friends, therefore increasing the number of players.Competitive and Strategic Nature MOBA games allow for a lot of complex, strategic and dynamic gameplay. This is also the case for League of Legends and it is competitive right from the beginning. From team selection to the choice of masteries and runes, the entire game needs to be carefully planned and executed. With over a 100 champions and multiple ways to play each, there is an immense variety of choices when picking a team and playing the game itself.Frequent Updates The game developers send out a new patch frequently with game updates. The aim is to even out and improve gameplay as well as to introduce new elements. From new champions to changes in visual landscapes and the nature of key features everything is updated and reworked as needed. These changes keep people interested as they need to adapt and change with the changes in the game.Qui ck Games Another appeal of the game is that it is more limited in an individual session than other more sprawling and open-ended games. This means that a battle can be concluded in 20 to 35 minutes and the main battle ground, or map is the same simple, square shaped grid. There is no infinite journey or new worlds to explore. A player can choose to play one game, five or even 100 but it is easy to conclude each one.Social Appeal Most video games see a player by himself taking out enemies. In a MOBA game, players have to band together to form a team to defeat the enemy. This allows for more socialization and a strategic effort towards a common goal. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-64595908303560332262020-08-21T05:50:00.001-07:002020-08-21T05:50:04.800-07:00How Riot Games Started and Grew League of Legends How Riot Games Started and Grew League of Legends © Shutterstock.com | Patrik SlezakWhile examining Riot Games and their popular game, League of Legends in this article, we will look at 1) Riot Games, 2) League of Legends and 3) how did League of Legends become so popular?RIOT GAMESAn American Video Game Publisher, Riot Games has been in business since 2006 with the head office based in Santa Monica, California. Other office locations around the world include St Louis, Sydney, Dublin, Berlin, Seoul, Istanbul, Sao Paulo, Moscow, and Taipei.The company has one game under its belt, the popular League of Legends. This online PC game was released in October 2007. The company manifesto is:Player Experience First;Challenge Convention;Focus on Talent and Team;Take Play Seriously;Stay Hungry, Stay Humble.HistoryThe company began as an indie game developer in Los Angeles. It was created by Marc Merrill and Brandon Beck, and the companyâs first game was announced in October 2008. League of Legends was released a year later.The game is free- to-play and contains neither ads nor boxed copy sales. Instead, revenue is generated from microtransactions. The company was listed number 4 on the list of top 25 companies to work for by Business Insider in 2013. Employees were partly veterans of Defense of the Ancients, the founder of the website DotA-Allstars and some former Blizzard employees including a Lead Systems Designer for World or Warcraft.LEAGUE OF LEGENDSGame Types MapsGame ModesThe game features two modes of play. These are Classic and Dominion.The classic mode is a base defense in which the player tries to battle gradually his way towards the nexus of their opponent. The main objective for each map is the Nexus, and to win the opponentâs nexus must be destroyed. This can be achieved with the help of minions who are expendable allied or enemy units. These units spawn automatically to charge into battle to attack the enemy in assigned lanes. To achieve this goal, the player has to get through turrets and inhibitors . Turrets or a tower is a heavy fortification that blocks minion waves from the enemy and also path to the nexus. This is one of the core components of the gameplay. Inhibitors are structures meant to block Super Minion training by enemies.The Dominion mode is a capture and hold game in which players battle over strategic area of the maps. When an area is captured, or an enemy killed, the opponentâs nexus is damaged.MapsIn League of Legends, the maps are called âFields of Justice.â This is the arena in which champions of the game battle each other to achieve victory. The maps have a fixed number of lanes and put two teams with a fixed number of players against each other. The lanes connect the two teams and minions move through these lanes to engage enemies. Turrets line the lanes and engage enemies that are within range. Turrets are destroyed permanently and cannot respawn. Inhibitors are present at the end of each lane and respawn every 5 minutes. Maps also have jungle areas that have neutral monster camps. A champion can kill these monsters for gold or to gain experience. Another area within the map is a brush that blocks line of sight to allow champions to hide and set up surprise attacks.These fields include:Classic Summonerâs Rift â" This field has three lanes and supports 5 players on each side;The Twisted Treeline â" This is a smaller map supporting 3 players on each side in 2 lanes.Dominion The Crystal Scar â" This map supports 5 players per side and is a fast paced game of capture and hold.ARAM (All Random â" All Middle)The Howling Abyss â" This is a similar gameplay to classic mode with just one lane and no jungle.OthersMagma Chamber;Proving Grounds.ChampionsChampions are controlled by players with one player controlling one champion. At present, the game has 124 different champions. Each champion has a unique set of characteristics and certain attributes that describe their style of play such as mage, support or fighter. More than one attribute may be present in a particular champion and they can be played in a variety of ways. Champions are selected at the beginning of each battle, but choices are limited by the progress that has been made by that player in unlocking them. After a certain amount of experience is gained by the champion it goes up a level and there is an increase in the championâs stats.SummonerThe summoner is a persistent element in the game and has the ability to summon champions into the battle arena. The summoner maintains a mental link with the summoned champion.Business modelThe game has a unique business model, and the company insists on keeping player experience above revenue generation. This has led to a collective spending of US$122 million in August 2014 alone by a player base of 67 million active users. This data is provided by SuperData. This philosophy has helped the company become one of the few to bring in US$1 billion in revenue in 2014.Some elements that factor into this model are discussed below in some detail.PlayersThe game has a free-to-play model and has other means of bringing in revenue. The game was generally well received at launch by both the audience and critics. Since then, it has continued to grow in popularity and by 2012, it became the most played PC game in terms of number of hours played inside Europe and North America. 67 million people play the game per month, 27 million per day and over 7.5 million do so concurrently at peak hours, according to figures from January 2014. About 90 percent of the players are male, with 85 percent in the 16-30 age range.Free-To-PlayPrior to the games release date, it was announced that it would be based on a free-to-play model with no hidden catches. The basic game can be downloaded digitally. A collectorâs copy was also offered for $29.99. This included exclusive skins, $10 credit for Riot Points, access to 20 champions without needed to unlock them via gameplay and 4 special runes. The game does not feature any advertisements or boxed copy sales and instead relies on microtransactions and other modes of revenue generation. These are discussed in some detail below.1. The Game StoreOne way of purchasing extra material within the game is to use influence points that are collected during gameplay. This is the soft currency. Another method is to use Riot Points, the hard currency. These points can be purchased using actual money and can be used to buy items that can help make things more convenient and add extra customization options, as well as diverse experiences. Some of the items that can be purchased include champions, champion skins, and boosts. Riot Point cannot be used to affect directly the gameplay.Points can be purchased in different amounts such as $10 for 1380 RPs or $50 for 7200 RPs. These can be purchased at places such as Best Buy, Walmart and Gamestop as well as online using credit/debit cards and PayPal.2. ChampionshipsLeague of Legends is played at a world champi onship event, the first of which was held in 2011 in Sweden. $100,000 in prizes were distributed to the winners with the first place earning $50,000. The event was streamed around the world with over 1.6 million viewers. Price money for the second season was announced to be US$5,000,000 with US$2,000,000 being paid out to partners such as IPL and other eSports associations, US$2,000,000 to qualifiers and champions and the last chunk to small organizers who apply to host the tournaments. The game is the most popular e-sports game in South Korea. The United States also recognizes the games pro-players as professional athletes and has a simplified visa process for them.Riot Games controls all aspects of the professional league even those details as minute as the music composed for live events. Several tournaments are held all over the world with commentators and highlight reels much like traditional sports events. Though the tournament does not generate revenue it serves to enhance the player base and keep already existing players loyal.HOW DID LEAGUE OF LEGENDS BECOME SO POPULAR?History of League of LegendsThe game began as League of Legends: Clash of Fates and is a multiplayer online battle arena or MOBA game. It was initially designed to be operated on the Microsoft Windows operating system. The game was announced in October 2008 and released a year later in October 2009. The game remained in beta testing phase from April 2009 till its release.Among the game developers were Steve âGuinsooâ Feak and Steve âPendragonâ Mescon who previously worked on several successful games like Warcraft III mod, Defense of the Ancients: Allstars and DotA. The game was inspired by the same mod. A few DotA community members recognized the potential in the mod to generate its one genre and hold its own as a professional game with enhanced features and options. The founders or Riot Games worked with the two Steves on the core development of the game.The championships began in 2010 and have been gaining success and traction every year since. The game continues to offer new options and champions despite being free to play.Reasons for League of Legend becoming so popularSome of the reasons behind this gameâs immense popularity are:Easy to Master A player can easily pick up on the story, the maps, and the champions. It has a user-friendly interface, and there are also very good tutorials available. A new player can easily log in and play an initial few games against low-level computer controlled opponents for experience. This allows them to get used to the landscape, the controls and the gameplay under a low-stress situation.Variety The game offers over 90 champions and several maps to choose from. This prevents the less involved gamer from getting bored too easily and keeps people coming back for more. One champion can also be used in a multitude of ways depending on the team and the opponent.Championships The game has an active esports league an d a yearly championship where a large amount of prize money can be won. Professional sports have been propelled into the spotlight with Riot Gamesâ focus on this area. This has led to a sustained increase in interest among those who play the game and a proper professional player status for league players.Free-to-Play This model is a big draw for many people as there is no need to invest in a platform, pay for a download or a subscription. Ever power and champion can be obtained without spending any money if a player chooses. The only items that need to be paid for are cosmetic ones such as skins and themes. The most important items, champions, and runes can be obtained through both influence points riot points. Influence points can be collected through the gameplay.Player Experience The company places a lot of importance on the player experience. This emphasis means a constant focus on new items and attempts to keep the game engaging. This has resulted in the gameâs populari ty. This is a game best played with a team, and a happy gamer will bring in their friends, therefore increasing the number of players.Competitive and Strategic Nature MOBA games allow for a lot of complex, strategic and dynamic gameplay. This is also the case for League of Legends and it is competitive right from the beginning. From team selection to the choice of masteries and runes, the entire game needs to be carefully planned and executed. With over a 100 champions and multiple ways to play each, there is an immense variety of choices when picking a team and playing the game itself.Frequent Updates The game developers send out a new patch frequently with game updates. The aim is to even out and improve gameplay as well as to introduce new elements. From new champions to changes in visual landscapes and the nature of key features everything is updated and reworked as needed. These changes keep people interested as they need to adapt and change with the changes in the game.Qui ck Games Another appeal of the game is that it is more limited in an individual session than other more sprawling and open-ended games. This means that a battle can be concluded in 20 to 35 minutes and the main battle ground, or map is the same simple, square shaped grid. There is no infinite journey or new worlds to explore. A player can choose to play one game, five or even 100 but it is easy to conclude each one.Social Appeal Most video games see a player by himself taking out enemies. In a MOBA game, players have to band together to form a team to defeat the enemy. This allows for more socialization and a strategic effort towards a common goal. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-61298413858871487772020-05-24T17:06:00.001-07:002020-05-24T17:06:02.812-07:00Mind/Body Practices Ancient Traditions with Contemporary... In October of 1991, the United States Congress passed a law dedicating $2 million to fund an office of the National Institute of Health dedicated to the investigation of nontraditional medical practices. Seven years later, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) became an official branch of the National Institutes of Health. Although alternative medicine has only recently gained official recognition in the United States, the mind/body practices that pervade NCCAMââ¬â¢s research have ancient roots. For example, the some forms of meditation, a technique originating in Eastern religions, can be traced back thousands of years. The American Yoga Association reports that yoga dates back more than 5,000 years! As ofâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Both forms of meditation can increase relaxation and awareness of the body and mind. Research proves that meditation can be clinically effective for various conditions. A study by Delgado-Pastor et. al. (2013) enlisted ten Vipassana meditators to undergo two sessions, one in which they meditated and another in which they rested without meditating. The study found that meditation allowed for greater awareness of both present experience and autonomic regulation. Awareness of oneself in this sense, the authors suggest, can assist in reduction of clinical symptoms, which share similar psychological and physiological mechanisms. Thus, further research may find clinical benefits in the therapeutic use of meditative techniques (Delgado-Pastor et. al., 2013). Another study looked at the benefits of meditation for female breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy (Kim et. al., 2013). Specifically, the investigators were studying how meditation assisted symptoms related to the womenââ¬â¢s anxiety, depression, fatigue, and overall quality of life. The study compared 102 women, some of who were randomly selected to partake in 12 meditation therapy sessions (in addition to the radiation therapy) for 6 months. Another group attended only radiation therapy. 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A French feminist, Francoise dEaubonne zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-53808456812247134912020-05-13T23:59:00.001-07:002020-05-13T23:59:06.282-07:00The Meaning of Discourse In linguistics, discourse refers to a unit of language longer than a single sentence. The word discourse is derived from the latin prefix dis- meaning away and the root word currere meaning to run. Discourse, therefore, translates to run away and refers to the way that conversations flow. To study discourse is to analyze the use of spoken or written language in a social context. Discourse studies look at the form and function of language in conversation beyond its small grammatical pieces such as phonemes and morphemes. This field of study, which Dutch linguistà Teun van Dijk is largely responsible for developing, is interested in how larger units of languageââ¬âincluding lexemes, syntax, and contextââ¬âcontribute meaning to conversations. Definitions and Examples of Discourse Discourse in context may consist of only one or two words as in stop or no smoking. Alternatively, a piece of discourse can be hundreds of thousands of words in length, as some novels are. A typical piece of discourse is somewhere between these two extremes, (Hinkel and Fotos 2001). Discourse is the way in which language is used socially to convey broad historical meanings. It is language identified by the social conditions of its use, by who is using it and under what conditions. Language can never be neutral because it bridges our personal and social worlds, (Henry and Tator 2002). Contexts and Topics of Discourse The study of discourse is entirely context-dependent because conversation involves situational knowledge beyond just the words spoken. Often times, meaning cannot be extrapolated from an exchange merely from its verbal utterances because there are many semantic factors involved in authentic communication. The study of discourse...can involve matters like context, background information or knowledge shared between a speaker and hearer, (Bloor and Bloor 2013). Subcategories of Discourse Discourse can...be used to refer to particular contexts of language use, and in this sense, it becomes similar to concepts like genre or text type. For example, we can conceptualize political discourse (the sort of language used in political contexts) or media discourse (language used in the media). In addition, some writers have conceived of discourse as related to particular topics, such as an environmental discourse or colonial discourse...Such labels sometimes suggest a particular attitude towards a topic (e.g. people engaging in environmental discourse would generally be expected to be concerned with protecting the environment rather than wasting resources). Related to this, Foucault...defines discourse more ideologically as practices which systematically form the objects of which they speak, (Baker and Ellece 2013). Discourse in Social Sciences Within social science...discourse is mainly used to describe verbal reports of individuals. In particular, discourse is analyzed by those who are interested in language and talk and what people are doing with their speech. This approach [studies] the language used to describe aspects of the world and has tended to be taken by those using a sociological perspective, (Ogden 2002). Common Ground Discourse is a joint activity requiring active participation from two or more people, and as such is dependent on the lives and knowledge of two or more people as well as the situation of the communication itself. Herbert Clark applied the concept of common ground to his discourse studies as a way of accounting for the various agreements that take place in successful communication. Discourse is more than a message between sender and receiver. In fact, sender and receiver are metaphors that obfuscate what is really going on in communication. Specific illocutions have to be linked to the message depending on the situation in which discourse takes place...Clark compares language in use with a business transaction, paddling together in a canoe, playing cards or performing music in an orchestra. A central notion in Clarks study is common ground. The joint activity is undertaken to accumulate the common ground of the participants. With common ground is meant the sum of the joint and mutual knowledge, beliefs and suppositions of the participants, (Renkema 2004). Sources Baker, Paul, and Sibonile Ellece.à Key Terms in Discourse Analysis. 1st ed., Bloomsbury Academic, 2013.Bloor, Meriel, and Thomas Bloor. Practice of Critical Discourse Analysis: An Introduction. Routledge, 2013.Henry, Frances, and Carol Tator. Discourses of Domination: Racial Bias in the Canadian English-Language Press. University of Toronto, 2002.Hinkel, Eli, and Sandra Fotos, editors. New Perspectives on Grammar Teaching in Second Language Classrooms. Lawrence Erlbaum, 2001.Ogden, Jane. Health and the Construction of the Individual. Routledge, 2002.Renkema, Jan. Introduction to Discourse Studies. John Benjamins, 2004.Van Dijk, Teun Adrianus. Handbook of Discourse Analysis. Academic, 1985. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-42257322108702743602020-05-06T14:28:00.001-07:002020-05-06T14:28:25.773-07:00The Importance of Wide Sargasso Sea Essay TopicsThe Importance of Wide Sargasso Sea Essay Topics What About Wide Sargasso Sea Essay Topics? The three components of Wide Sargasso Sea have various narrators. A large part of population in the Caribbean Islands are immigrants from different parts of earth and their younger generations. After reading Wide Sargasso Sea we have more thorough understanding of Jane Eyre and a few of the events that happened within the novel. Wide Sargasso Sea is among the best known of such writings and it's been the topic of a lot of scrutiny from a post-colonial perspective. But you can also say that Ashcrofts term displacement would do the job too. The film was supplied a restrictive NC-17 rating as a result of its sexual content. Isolation isn't necessarily self-inflicted. Maybe you could analyze all the various kinds of isolation which are found in this novel. Antoinette does not keep in mind this. Oppositions between the two of these characters are extremely apparent. Feminist literary criticism is broadly based and uses a variety of other critical perspectives. Wide Sargasso Sea Essay Topics Antoinette struggles within this book because she's an outcast in Jamaica. Antoinette has three dreams at three unique times within her life. Antoinette not only employs the pen but in addition masters the pen. Although Antoinette can't consciously or rationally understand what her fate is going to be as a consequence of this meeting, she has a strong awareness of foreboding this dream, a lot more concrete and threatening than the very first, warns of the quickening approach of Rochester. We see they need to lead their lives in accordance with their wishes. The husband decides that they have to leave Jamaica. Ultimately it's a descent into madness. Sometimes he feels as though he's come to be a ghost too. But he doesn't hear their voices and so cannot know their culture. It's not only novelists who do this, either. When examining the texts, it's apparent that she isn't stealing or trying to take credit for Jane Eyre. The absolute most important figures are given below. The Appeal of Wide Sargasso Sea Essay Topics On the opposite side, Antoinette is beneath the impression that her man's dry behavior is a result of the simple fact he has to dwell in an entirely different environment and she is, to a point, true also. They make her unable to take care of her daughter or maybe to execute the most necessary household tasks. When she does, Antoinette seizes the chance to escape in the remaining part of the house, where she causes disorder. Also, if there's some kind of barrier between others I don't have any issue, ie. Smashwords, a self publishing e-book distributor, is a terrific site as you can access a whole lot of great stories that have never been published into paperbacks or hardcovers and permit authors from all over to publish and share their stories without lots of hassle. In the beginning love is the sole thing that matters. It's simpler to write when you feel something about the discipline. These questions are meant for high school students. I'm studying with a couple of my buddies, or sitting in the wait room at a physician's office, I don't have any problems reading. They spend the majority of their days together till they have a fight and say things to one another that cannot be forgiven. Now it's the very first day of Ramadan. The second area of the narrative opens after the marriage has happened. Her very first person narration inside this section employs stream of consciousness methods to represent, via an interior monologue, the stream of perceptions, ideas and memories within her head right now. Sometimes, historical facets influence relationships. This feeling of mission masked, naturally, economic exploitation. Jane firmly made a decision to put a stop to the wicked boy abuses. In addition, she had no money or power to change her situation. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-43221270052912537822020-05-05T15:23:00.001-07:002020-05-05T15:23:03.959-07:00Figures of Speech free essay sample Figures of Speech [ Examples ] 1. Metaphor ? But my heart is a lonely hunter that hunts on a lonely hill. (William Sharp, The Lonely Hunter) ? Love is an alchemist that can transmute poison into foodand a spaniel that prefers even punishment from one hand to caresses from another. (Charles Colton, Lacon) 2. Simile ? Good coffee is like friendship: rich and warm and strong. (slogan of Pan-American Coffee Bureau) ? She dealt with moral problems as a cleaver deals with meat. (James Joyce, The Boarding House) 3. Personification ? Fear knocked on the door. Faith answered. There was no one there. (proverb quoted by Christopher Moltisanti, The Sopranos) ? The operation is over. On the table, the knife lies spent, on its side, the bloody meal smear-dried upon its flanks. The knife rests. (Richard Selzer, The Knife) 4. Apostrophe ? Blue Moon, you saw me standing alone Without a dream in my heart Without a love of my own. (Lorenz Hart, Blue Moon) ? Hello darkness, my old friend Ive come to talk with you againâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ (Paul Simon, The Sounds of Silence) 5. We will write a custom essay sample on Figures of Speech or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Metonymy ? The suits on Wall Street walked off with most of our savings. ? ââ¬Å"I stopped at a bar and had a couple of double Scotches. They didnt do me any good. All they did was made me think of Silver Wig, and I never saw her again. (Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep) 6. Hyperbole ? I was helpless. I did not know what in the world to do. I was quaking from head to foot, and could have hung my hat on my eyes, they stuck out so far. (Mark Twain, Old Times on the Mississippi) ? Im really busy, I am doing like ten million things at the same time. 7. Litotes ? The graves a fine a private place, But none, I think, do there embrace. (Andrew Marvell, To His Coy Mistress) ? for lifes not a paragraph And death I think is no parenthesis (e. e. cummings, since feeling is first) 8. Irony ? My cat enjoys the thrill of a good, long nap. ? The homeless survived in their cardboard palace. 9. Antithesis ? Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing. (Goethe) ? We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. (Martin Luther King, Jr. , speech at St. Louis, 1964) 10. Paradox ? War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. (George Orwell, 1984) ? If you wish to preserve your secret, wrap it up in frankness. (Alexander Smith) 11. Oxymoron ? The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep. (W. C. Fields) ? We have to believe in free will. We have no choice. (Isaac Bashevis Singer) zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-74742219881926990472020-04-03T10:18:00.001-07:002020-04-03T10:18:03.698-07:00Business Leadership Study Can Yang Jianguo make the transition from a regional star to a global leader Essay ExampleBusiness Leadership Study: Can Yang Jianguo make the transition from a regional star to a global leader? Essay Yang Jianguoââ¬â¢s promotion as the Senior Vice President of global product development is well deserved. Having headed the Chinese division of Deronde International with distinction, his appointment to this international role is promising as well as challenging. By the end of his first few weeks in the new role, he is already frustrated and confused by the mixed signals he is receiving from his colleagues. It seems that Jianguo has not prepared himself to get acclimatized with the French corporate culture. While all business corporations share the same goal of boosting bottom lines and building an enduring brand image, the local culture does affect the way the business is run. Deronde International, being headquartered in Paris, seems to function in a style typical of the city and its people, whereby free flow of ideas and spontaneity are encouraged. This seems to have disconcerted Jianguo, who is used to his own style of operating. Having spent most of his working years in mainland China, he seems to have assimilated an autocratic mode of analysis and decision making, which is at odds with the French way. In this regard, as Elise had advised him, he can try and make a few compromises in the initial stages. Once his mettle is proven and his skills are recognized by his peers, he can articulate his views more emphatically. We will write a custom essay sample on Business Leadership Study: Can Yang Jianguo make the transition from a regional star to a global leader? specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now We will write a custom essay sample on Business Leadership Study: Can Yang Jianguo make the transition from a regional star to a global leader? specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer We will write a custom essay sample on Business Leadership Study: Can Yang Jianguo make the transition from a regional star to a global leader? specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer The core team in Paris can also do its share to make things easy for Jianguo. Firslty, the Chief Executive Officer Alain has to specify to his new appointee a clear set of roles and responsibilities. The core management team headed by Alain seem to be of the understanding that new products have to be Franco-centric, meaning that they should represent French culture and style in essence. Jianguo can make others see that French tastes and sensibilities do not always apply to other markets, especially in emerging economies such as South America, China and India. While Jianguo has a valid point to make, he needs to exercise patience in getting his message across. He should also be a little tolerant of the internal politics in the organization involving Yves, Elaine and others. Communicating with the core team and convincing them of his ideas is crucial. In his early days as SVP Jianguo has not been assertive enough. This is especially true with respect to Alain, who as the CEO of Deronde, has a say in all decisions. Previously, as the head of Chinese operations, Jianguo was allowed to be his own man, where he had the freedom to think and act independently. But here in Paris, not only is the work culture different, but his independence is also limited. Based on what is given in the case study, Jianguo has not yet come to grips with the limitations imposed by his new role. It is only when he comprehends the new reality that he can truly become the global leader he aspires to become. Toward the end of the case study, it is implied that Jianguo is already a little regretful of accepting this position and is thinking of other career possibilities. But thinking on these lines should be avoided. Jianguo should see the opportunities that his current adver sity is presenting. By overcoming challenges facing him right now, he will learn many things about leading a global enterprise. To the contrary, by settling for a well-treaded and comfortable path, he will undermine his career growth. While Jianguo certainly has the potential to make the transition from a regional star to a global leader, its attainment lies in his own hands. Reference: Nitin Nohria, From Regional Star to Global Leader, Harvard Business Case Study, published in January, 2009. Intellectuals such as Karl Marx and Max Weber have proposed important theories toward understanding the dynamics of societies. Marxââ¬â¢s ideas in particular have profoundly affected later generations of sociologists, including his compatriot Max Weber. Marxââ¬â¢s achievement lies in attempting to explain social situations and problems from the point of view of economic class of constituent groups in society. Max Weber, who was a successor to the socio-economic analytic tradition established by Marx, made critical observations of many of Marxââ¬â¢s theories and consolidated the communist school of thought. (Bonner, 1998, p.166) While Weber made important contributions to Marxââ¬â¢s work, he also brought in unique sociological perspectives to communist commentary. In this sense, Weberââ¬â¢s approach to explaining the rise of modern society can be stated as a ââ¬Ëdebate with the ghost of Karl Marxââ¬â¢. First of all, Weber agreed with many of Marxââ¬â¢s viewpoints, most notably their shared view of state power in modern societies. To illustrate this point let us consider the role of police. The police, in contradiction to its role as the protector of people, usually tends to protect the interests of the rich and powerful. It is this observation which prompted Weberââ¬â¢s to remark during a speech in 1918 that ââ¬Å"the state successfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territoryâ⬠(Bakker, 1999, p.291). Here, Weber was only reiterating Marxââ¬â¢s assessment of the tendencies of the state and its institutions. While agreeing and consolidating many of Marxââ¬â¢s theories, Weber also attempted to refine and expand them. This is especially true with respect to the role of religion in political and economic affairs. While Marxââ¬â¢s leanings toward atheism are well documented, he did not properly evaluate the influence exert ed by religion in matters of politics and economics. Weber, on the other hand, saw religion to be pivotal to society and hence included religious considerations alongside economic ones. Although Weber helped enrich the understanding of the then emerging capitalist world order, he did not completely condemn it as Marx did. Weberââ¬â¢s works emphasize the influence of religious beliefs in the affairs of state and society. For example, during his lifetime Christianity was the dominant religious ideology in Germany and most of Europe. So Weber asserted that the rise and flourishing of capitalist economic systems had their underpinnings in the Christian ethic. In other words, the seeds for the eventual flowering of industrial capitalism in Europe from the eighteenth century onwards were already evident in the moral fabric of society as conditioned by principles laid out by Christianity. Indeed, Weber believed that the political and economic institutions of a nation are shaped by its d ominant religious ideology. (Sayer, 1991) Despite the differences in their emphasis, both Marx and Weber greatly influenced scholars, politicians and commentators for generations to come. More importantly, their theories and insights have a direct appeal to lay people, for the state of economic and political organization of society has a direct and immediate bearing on its members. Marx and Weber can also be credited for making sociological discourse accessible to the general population. And by doing so, they expanded the reach of the discipline to a wider audience and enabled it to interpret commonplace events in uncommon ways. While Karl Marx will be remembered as the most influential political scientist of the modern era, Max Weber will be remembered for adding new dimensions and interpretations to Marxââ¬â¢s body of work. It is for this reason that Weberââ¬â¢s approach to explaining the rise of modern society can be stated as a ââ¬Ëdebate with the ghost of Karl Marxââ¬â¢. References Bakker, J. (1999). The Living Legacy of Marx, Durkheim and Weber: Applications and Analyses of Classical Sociological Theory by Modern Social Scientist. The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology, 36(2), 286+. Bonner, K. (1998). Reflexivity, Sociology and the Rural-Urban Distinction in Marx, Tonnies and Weber. The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology, 35(2), 165+. Sayer, D. (1991). Capitalism and Modernity: An Excursus on Marx and Weber. New York: Routledge. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-32411460387213318802020-03-08T08:56:00.001-07:002020-03-08T08:56:03.706-07:00Mass Spectrometry - What It Is and How It WorksMass Spectrometry - What It Is and How It Works Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical laboratory technique to separate the components of a sample by their massà and electrical charge. The instrument used in MS is called mass spectrometer. It produces a mass spectrum that plots the mass-to-charge (m/z) ratio of compounds in a mixture. How a Mass Spectrometer Works The three main parts of a mass spectrometer are the ion source, the mass analyzer, and the detector. Step 1: Ionization The initial sample may be a solid, liquid, or gas. The sample is vaporized into a gas and then ionized by the ion source, usually by losing an electron to become a cation. Even species that normally form anions or dont usually form ions are converted to cations (e.g., halogens like chlorine and noble gases like argon). The ionization chamber is kept in a vacuum so the ions that are produced can progress through the instrument without running into molecules from air. Ionization is from electrons that are produced by heating up a metal coil until it releases electrons. These electrons collide with sample molecules, knocking off one or more electrons. Since it takes more energy to remove more than one electron, most cations produced in the ionization chamber carry a 1 charge. A positive-charged metal plate pushes the sample ions to the next part of the machine. (Note: Many spectrometers work in either negative ion mode or positive ion mode, so its important to know the setting in order to analyze the data.) Step 2: Acceleration Inà the mass analyzer, the ions are then accelerated through a potential difference and focused into a beam. The purpose of acceleration is to give all species the same kinetic energy, like starting a race with all runners on the same line. Step 3: Deflection The ion beam passes through a magnetic field which bends the charged stream. Lighter components or components with more ionic charge will deflect in the field more than heavier or less charged components. There are several different types of mass analyzers. A time-of-flight (TOF) analyzer accelerates ions to the same potential and then determines how long is needed for them to hit the detector. If the particles all start with the same charge, the velocity depends on the mass, with lighter components reaching the detector first. Other types of detectors measure not only how much time it takes for a particle to reach the detector, but how much it is deflected by an electric and/or magnetic field, yielding information besides just mass. Step 4: Detection A detector counts the number of ions at different deflections. The data is plotted as a graph or spectrumà of different masses. Detectors work by recording the induced charge or current caused by an ion striking a surface or passing by. Because the signal is very small, an electron multiplier, Faraday cup, or ion-to-photon detector may be used. The signal is greatly amplified to produce a spectrum. Mass Spectrometry Uses MS is used for both qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. It may be used to identify the elements and isotopes of a sample, to determine the masses of molecules, and as a tool to help identify chemical structures. It can measure sample purity and molar mass. Pros and Cons A big advantage of mass spec over many other techniques is that it is incredibly sensitive (parts per million). It is an excellent tool for identifying unknown components in a sample or confirming their presence. Disadvantages of mass spec are that it isnt very good at identifying hydrocarbons that produce similar ions and its unable to tell optical and geometrical isomers apart. The disadvantages are compensated for by combining MS with other techniques, such as gas chromatography (GC-MS). zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-969872532766658632020-02-20T23:23:00.001-08:002020-02-20T23:23:02.270-08:00Intergroup communication final paper Term Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 2000 wordsIntergroup communication final - Term Paper Example Moreover, more women are working outside the home, or while in the home, including low-income mothers (Gassman-Pines, 2011). Around 29% of working mothers were employed in jobs with non-standard schedules (versus standard schedules of fixed daytime hours from Monday to Friday) in 2004 (Gassman-Pines, 2011). In developing countries, working mothers show an increasing trend, with some working mainly due to economic needs, while others, especially the educated ones, choose to work to attain personal fulfillment from their work-life identities and to pursue further education and upward career/business goals (Jabbar, 2014; Parà © & Dillaway, 2005). Furthermore, having the option to work, instead of staying at home, is a hallmark of the modern age, particularly, in line with feminist and gender equality movements (Parà © & Dillaway, 2005). Working women develop political power when they increase their contribution to decision-making at home, and when they rise in their organizations as top managers (Ruderman, Ohlott, Panzer, & King, 2002). In addition, they also improve social and cultural power, as they gain social approval for being independent individuals who should be able to work without being judged as neglecting their traditional gender roles and responsibilities (Jabbar, 2014). Nevertheless, working mothers continue to face work-life issues that impact career advancement (King, Botsford, & Huffman, 2009). In other words, not getting enough social support and lack of balance in family and work life can derail women from attaining topmost management positions and attaining a balanced family life-work balance (King et al. , 2009). Some studies investigated the effects of employment outside the home on working mothers and their children and found mixed results. On the one hand, Jabbarââ¬â¢s (2014) interviews with Jordanian mothers and teachers and maids from other countries revealed that working mothers and teachers did not agree that having zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-80203099453904571392020-02-05T02:01:00.001-08:002020-02-05T02:01:03.379-08:00BUS ECON (You Decide Activity) Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 250 wordsBUS ECON (You Decide Activity) - Assignment Example The first thing that the government usually does in cases like this is to execute monetary policy, a mandate of the Federal Reserve. It lowers interest rates thereby increasing liquidity and helping customers and businesses get back on foot. However, as many analysts would say this may end up hurting the economy in the long run as it may lead to a rise in inflation, something that was witnessed in 2001 in the U.S (Desai, 2011). On the other hand, the idea of increasing taxes and reduced government spending will hurt the common person. This strategy is bad for the economy as consumers and business people will suffer and economic growth will slow down before it picks up again. Such tough measures are not good for the common man as they only benefit the rich (MacEwan & Miller, 2011). The best approach will be the Federal Reserve to retain the current interest rates and be involved strongly in selling bonds in order to increase the bank reserve requirement. This will lead to increased money supply in the economy, as well as stability of financial institutions (Mullard, 2012). However, the federal monetary policies may not be enough and this necessitates the need for both fiscal and monetary policies to help the economy. Some of the fiscal measures could include increased government spending and lowering of taxes. This will balance the economy as the effects of these decisions will be considerate to consumers, as well as businesses (Desai, zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-14071319786115321372020-01-27T22:23:00.001-08:002020-01-27T22:23:05.761-08:00Lewis Ranis-Fei Model of Economic DevelopmentLewis Ranis-Fei Model of Economic Development William Arthur Lewis, with his most famous published work, ââ¬Å"Economic Development with Unlimited Supplies of Labourâ⬠(Manchester School, May 1954) and ââ¬Å"The Theory of Economic Growthâ⬠(Allen and Unwin, 1955), made a great contribution to the theories of economic development. Based on his findings, Ranis and Fei succeeded to extend the initial Lewis model and assessed the changes in the agricultural and industrial labour in more detail. I will start this paper by introducing the foundations of the model before following with the implications, basing the majority of my arguments on the analysis by Ranis and Fei in ââ¬Å"A Theory of Economic Developmentâ⬠(1961). The central idea behind the Lewis model is fairly simple. Lewis divided labour force into two differentiated groups ââ¬Å"subsistence sectorâ⬠and ââ¬Å"capitalist sectorâ⬠where the former is assumed to contain unlimited supply and consequently, a pool of surplus labour[1] that sets labour-supply conditions for the latter. The concept of a dual economy is heavily criticised. As Leeson (1982) pointed out, ââ¬Å"dual economyâ⬠models are ââ¬Å"held to imply a false picture of the nature of the historical process of change in underdeveloped countriesâ⬠. In this paper, I will not assess the strengths or weaknesses of the model, but instead, for the sake of simplicity and clarity, assume that the sectors are agricultural and industrial, respectively. Subsequently, Ranis and Feis extension to Lewis model can be analysed. They observed the model by reading it from left to right and assessed the changes in the output and wage as more and more people moved from agriculture to the industry. A new concept was added namely, disguised unemployment, which appears in the traditional subsistence sector. The marginal product of labour, which is observed as the slope of the production function, in agricultural sector is lower than in industry in fact, it is zero before point B on Figure 1.3. Under competitive assumptions, the real wage rate would fall to zero, but due to the presence of institutional or non-market forces, the institutional wage is sustained. Therefore, there are gains to be had by switching resources away to the industrial sector. Nevertheless, it is generally not likely to happen because the market, left on its own, does not change. If the industrial sector does pay according to marginal product, then, as noted by Ray (199 8), there would be efficiency gains available as long as the marginal product of the agricultural labour is less than the wage, whether it is zero or not. By decreasing the labour force in agriculture by a small amount (whilst still remaining in the surplus labour area), the total wage bill in agriculture falls along the diagonal straight line in Figure 1.3 , provided that the wage in agriculture does not rise. Since output does not fall, the reduction in the total wage bill gives an economy an agricultural surplus. Only at point C will this process come to an end because there is no more disguised unemployment it only appears at points at which the marginal product of labour is less than the institutional wage. Hence, condition for the existence of disguised unemployment is: W > MPL Ranis and Fei subsequently claimed that the average wage bill in agricultural sector is no longer measured as a straight line. At point C, the slope of the production function is parallel to the wage bill line, yielding that the disguised unemployment is no longer observed. Furthermore, beyond point C (when the disguisedly unemployed have been absorbed) the marginal product of labour exceeds the traditionally given wage rate (Ranis and Fei, 1961). The wage in agriculture begins to rise, because it becomes profitable to bid for labour[2]. As a result, wage bill falls more slowly. This brings me to the central point of the paper capturing the ââ¬Å"turning pointsâ⬠in the Lewis-Ranis-Fei model. Ranis and Fei divided the model into three phases[3]. I have used Figure 1.1. to illustrate this issue. This figure contains the demand curves for labour by industry (downward sloping). The supply curve is initially a vertical line, because of surplus labour. Hence, the intersection of the labour and demand curves gives the equivalent quantity of labour and wage rate x and w*, respectively. Since the economy is in the surplus phase, there will be a certain quantity of labour transferring from agricultural to industrial sector, which explains the increase of the labour in industry from x to y whilst keeping the wage rate constant. The wage rate remains constant as long as there is surplus labour in the agriculture that can be employed more productively in the industry at a constant subsistence wage rate (Berry, 1970). It must be noted though that for any further investment, the demand curve for labour is going to shift to a point where the compensatory wage must rise. The phase where the supply wage of labour tilts upwards is referred to as the ââ¬Å"first turning pointâ⬠. At this point, redundant labour disappears altogether (Jorgenson, 1967). Employment in the industry would have risen as far as point z had the turning point not occurred. However, since it did and since the wage rate began to rise as demand was pushed upwards, employment can only rise up to z where demand meets supply. As I briefly mentioned earlier, it is evident that as more and more agricultural workers are withdrawn and no longer demand a portion of the agricultural goods, the surplus of agricultural goods begins to appear. It must be noted that each individual that moves from agricultural sector to the industry carries their own subsistence bundle together with them, meaning that they must be compensated for the transfer. Ranis and Fei named the portion of total agricultural output in excess of the consumption requirements of the agricultural labour force at the institutional wage as the total agricultural surplus TAS (Ranis and Fei, 1961). They described the TAS (captured in Figure 1.3) as the vertical distance between the straight line OX and the total physical productivity curve (with the exception of phase 3 where the distance will be reduced). In order to find out the required minimum industrial wage, the average wage must be multiplied by the relative price between agriculture and industry. In the surplus phase, it remains constant, because the average agricultural surplus is not changing (captured in Figure 1.2.). At this point, an expansion in the industrial sector would not drive up the wage rate. If an individual that moves from agriculture to the industry when labour in agriculture is at the surplus phase, there will be no compensation needed for that particular individual, as he carries his own food basket to the industry. In fact, industrial wage is constant and this individual is not worse off as a result. At the second phase, however, the average agricultural surplus begins to decline, because there will not be sufficient agricultural output to feed all the new industrial arrivals at the institutional wage level (Ranis and Fei, 1961). In other words, the same wage would not compensate them for the move anymore, b ecause the agricultural surplus has fallen below the average wage (A.W.) and it is not possible for them to buy A.W. units of food. As a result, the supply curve tilts up. There appears to be a worsening of the terms of trade. The relative prices begin to increase and in order to compensate for this price effect and facilitate the move, the industrial wage must rise. The wage must also compensate for the declining agricultural surplus and a movement of the terms of trade against industry. Put differently, the shortage of agricultural goods measured in agricultural surplus lead to a rise in the industrial wage measured in terms of industrial goods. Simultaneously, the agriculture gains some extra resources, because the agricultural output is divided between less people as more and more people move away from agriculture. If it happened that the individuals at the surplus zone wanted to consume more than the average, the government could step in and tax them to restrict their consumption. That surplus could then be used up in the investment to feed those individuals that move to the industry. In addition, it could also be used to support the new industrial arrivals as the wage rate in industry is set to increase. During phase three, this process becomes even more apparent as the now commercialized wage in agriculture becomes operative. Hence, there is an even sharper decrease in the agricultural surplus. What is more, beyond the ââ¬Å"commercializationâ⬠point, the contribution from a worker is greater than the wage (as MPL > W). This, on the other hand, increases agricultural wage rate as was seen in Figure 1.3. From the p revious results, it is clear that after a second turning point the industry would have to compensate even more to get the workers. As a result, it gives an incentive to bargain for a worker. According to Chen (2005), Lewis-Ranis-Fei model should be considered a classical model because of the usage of industrial wage. However, Jorgenson claims that once the commercialization point is reached, instead of the classical approach, the neo-classical theory of growth for an advanced economy is to be observed (Jorgenson, 1967). Berry came to a significant conclusion of the Lewis-Ranis-Fei model. In effect, a shift in the terms of trade has a negative effect on the industry, forcing capitalist employers to pay a higher wage and thus generating less profits and less investment (Berry, 1970). However, there is a role of interdependence between the two sectors (Ranis and Fei). In fact, raising the price of goods in agriculture would give an agricultural sector an incentive to raise the output, thus encouraging investments in agriculture, leading to a decline in the terms of trade, which in turn lowers wages, increases profits and generates more investment in the industry. Consequently, there will be a balanced expansion in both, agriculture and industry. In other words, what Ranis and Fei observed was that the allocation of investment funds must be such that as to ââ¬Å"continuously sustain investment incentives in both sectors of the economyâ⬠. The terms of trade should not deteriorate substantially agai nst either sector. I have illustrated this in Figure 2. The lower diagram in Figure 2 contains a supply curve S and a demand curve D1. Initially, the size of industrial labour force is OB and the industrial sector is making a profit equal to the area B0. This profit can be considered as an investment fund and could be allocated in part to both sectors. Consequently, the demand curve shifts up and there will be a new intersection point which lies on the balanced-growth path and this new equilibrium allows the economy to enjoy even further profits. After the first turning point, there will be a small proportion of profit that will be forgone because the first turning point occurs, yet the overall amount of profit increases. Nevertheless, it becomes clear that it is reasonable to have a policy to invest in both sectors as the economy will then maintain the balanced growth path. To conclude, I have shown the main ideas behind the Lewis-Ranis-Fei model and used the consecutive analysis of the model to explain why it is important to invest in both sectors in order to remain on the balanced growth path and maintain the rate of industrialization. The existence of surplus labour in agriculture allows the industry to continue to pay the institutional wage and therefore enjoy further profits and continued investment. At the same time, as more and more people are moving away from agriculture, there will be some amount of agricultural surplus that can be used up to fuel further development. This process continues until the surplus labour is absorbed. Hence, saving and investment are a crucial part in the Lewis-Ranis-Fei to support economic development. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-60589140008992149832020-01-19T18:47:00.001-08:002020-01-19T18:47:02.792-08:00The Black Lace Fan my Mother Gave me Essay examples -- English LiteratThe Black Lace Fan my Mother Gave me Commentary on ââ¬Å"The Black Lace Fan my Mother Gave meâ⬠by Eavan Bolland The Black Lace Fan my Mother Gave me by Eavan Bolland reflects on the last of a love life of a couple during pre-war Paris using a symbol, a ââ¬ËBlack Lace Fanââ¬â¢. Bolland achieves this through the use of weather imagery, the changing of his tense from past to present, and using literary features such as simile, metaphor, personification and repetition. In the first stanza of the poem, Bolland disconcerts the reader by using the diction ââ¬Å"itâ⬠twice, though representing different things. The first ââ¬Ëitââ¬â¢ represents the lace and the second ââ¬Ëitââ¬â¢ is used to substitute the climate of the setting. ââ¬Å"It was stifling. /A starless drought made the nights stormy.â⬠This quotation starts building up the tension in the readerââ¬â¢s mind because of the suffocated feeling the poet creates by mentioning the word ââ¬Å"stiflingâ⬠in a short sentence that creates a frustrated tone. The metaphor describing the stormy night also produces a sense of insecurity through the weather imagery by expressing anxiety through contradicting dictions like ââ¬Å"droughtâ⬠and ââ¬Å"stormyâ⬠. The first two lines of the second stanza have a repetition of the word ââ¬Å"theyâ⬠as the first word of each line. This repetition is used to create a rhythm and to describe the routine of the man and woman meeting in cafes and the woman always being early. ââ¬Å"They met in cafes. She was always early. / He was late. That evening he was later. / They wrapped the fan. He looked at his watch.â⬠The syntax of this quotation produces a tone that is frantic because the sentences are short and the reader tends to read that part of the poem fast, and with a jerk at the middle of each... ... express that the man was lost and was unheard of, though what happens to the man next is left to the readerââ¬â¢s imagination. The last stanza completely changes subject and describes the actions of a blackbird in a summer morning. The weather once again is a factor in this poem and the climatic conditions are described using the diction ââ¬Å"sultryâ⬠and ââ¬Å"heatâ⬠. The last sentence, ââ¬Å"Suddenly she puts out her wing ââ¬â the whole flirtatious span of itâ⬠is a personification that is used to express the symbolism of the black lace fan. Finally, this poem reflects upon the story of a loving couple and the significance of the black lace, in the womanââ¬â¢s life, who loses her man. The poem is expressed by the use of weather imagery, the changing of tenses from past to present, and also the use of literary features such as metaphors, simile, personification and repetition. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-5485131865444166192020-01-11T15:11:00.001-08:002020-01-11T15:11:02.639-08:00Fossil Fuels and Global Warming EssayThe use of fossil fuels as the primary source of energy has unwittingly landed humanity into its greatest challenge yet. As oil and coal are burnt up, the greenhouse gases are causing the melting of polar ice, leading to a chain reaction that threatens every other aspect of the ecosystem. This paper looks at the crisis that fossil fuels have brought about, as well exploring existent and proposed solutions, both at the collective and the individual level. Introduction Global warming technically refers to the overall rise in global temperatures. Its widespread use however also encompasses the courses of this rise in temperatures and the effects thereof. More importantly, it is synonymous with the role of human beingsââ¬â¢ activity in contributing to these rises. Carbon emissions from planes, cars and industrial plants rise up into the atmosphere and create a blanket of heavy air that traps heat that radiates onto the earthââ¬â¢s surface. By not letting heat escape, over time the globe becomes warmer. This has a direct effect on the flow of ocean currents, directly responsible for weather patterns. It also causes the melting of polar ice, which besides also affecting climate, also causes the sea levels to rise. (Guggenheim D & Gore Albert, 2006). Effects of Global Warming Some critics are skeptical of the whole notion of global warming. Despite this criticism, it has grabbed the attention of masses, and they are increasingly examining its effects. The following is a brief insight; Agriculture is fundamental to life, as it is the source of food. Without food, human beings are at risk of extinction, and conflicts are bound to arise. Yet global warming is threatening agriculture. Due to climate change, the environments where bees and other creatures vital to pollination are used to dwelling in are no longer suitable, and the bees are disappearing in droves. More than that, rainfall and sunshine patterns are changing, rendering farmlands unsuitable for the crops that are used to growing there normally. The combined effect is that agricultural yields are negatively affected, and there arises a shortage in overall supply of food worldwide. In early 2008, with the human race hungrier, food prices rose to their highest levels ever, and inflation in many countries became unprecedented. This trend came to a head at the beginning of 2008, with riots and revolts in numerous countries. In the Philippines, soldiers were deployed to guard food crop farms from being raided. Haitians on their part overthrew their government in protest over untenable food costs. It is also here that people were reduced to eating mud, if only to fill up their stomachs. Similar scenarios were reported in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and a good number of Asian emerging economies. Global warming is not the only factor in bringing about food shortage, but it does play a major role, and has come to the attention of masses around the globe that are willing to act to mitigate the negative effects (Auken, 2008). Another set of negative effect that has been tied to global warming are the now prevalent natural disasters pounding various parts of the world. Hurricanes that have brought devastation to New Orleans, Mexico and more recently Jamaica over the past few seasons have been the worst in recorded history. They have been attributed to rises in sea level resulting from glacial melts owing to global warming. They have brought unprecedented destruction, forcing many coastal cities to adopt new strategies to combat such events. Billions of dollars are now being invested in disaster prevention, and are resulting in an increase in taxation. Similar amounts are being invested in reconstruction efforts to restore damaged infrastructure. Housing models are being radically changed, with cheaper housing being favored to cut losses in case of any eventualities. Prevalent Solutions Such tools as carbon footprints and green qualifications are now being employed to influence the conduct of the common person to contribute toward reducing their personal negative impact on the globe; consumers in Europe and America are increasingly becoming conscious to purchase food with minimal carbon footprints for example. Carbon footprints refer to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the process of developing a product from scratch to the point where it gets to the consumer. In effect, products which use plenty of machinery to produce and have to be transported by heavily fuel reliant means such as planes and trucks have much higher carbon footprints than those that are produced using minimal fossil energy and are close to the market. Labels indicating the carbon footprint are put on products by organizations who take the initiative, in a bid to persuade consumers to buy the least destructive products. And the method seems to be working. In Europe especially, consumers are increasingly cutting on their contributions environmental degradation and products with high carbon footprints and finding increasingly limited market. Closely related is the issue of organic foods. These are gaining preference for the reason that they are produced using only natural material, rather than chemicals that are hazardous to human beings and detrimental to the environment. The level to which a product is free of chemical toxicity is referred to as its organic rating, just like carbon footprints are used to depict the level of carbon emissions of a product. Publications and other forms of media are used by proactive organizations to sensitize the public on which products are environmentally friendly, and these do have a major influence on consumer choices. The result is that farmers serving the European markets are using increasingly less machinery and chemicals, thereby reducing the emissions and chemical pollution of the agricultural industry to the environment. Manufacturers also have to adapt to a new way of production- with their carbon footprints being closely monitored, they are increasingly adjusting their production processes to get favorable ratings (Organic Trade Association, 2008). My Solution Proposal In the fight against global warming, I believe efforts should now be geared toward experiments on entirely new lifestyles and forms of organization, with successful experiments being replicated across the globe. In my case, I propose an experiment with a new eco city, preferably in an arid area, at a waterfront (e. g. a lake) for sustainability of life. This will kill quite a few birds with one stone, as the problems of food insecurity, unsustainable energy and wasted land would all be addressed. Implementation In designing such an urban development, cutting edge technology and radical thinking are required at every step of the way. Ecological urban planning concepts are necessary to take advantage of the lake breeze, which can be harnessed for wind energy to cater for a significant part of the new cityââ¬â¢s energy requirements. The city plan should also allow for the breeze to penetrate the streets and residential areas rather than block it. When this is done, ecological architecture can be employed in designing self-cooling buildings, which have the advantage of not only saving on air conditioning. This is desirable because it both saves on energy and preserves the environment, seeing as most air conditioners are environmentally harmful. The urban plan also needs to take care of existing ecosystems ââ¬â if there are any streams, trees or wildlife habitations, the city and building designs should be made around them. Buildings will need to be fitted with solar panels to take advantage of the abundant sun in arid lands, thus further adding to the energy supply provided by wind. Wherever possible, buildings should have green roofing. This is where gardens are made on top of roofs for purposes of food, beautification and more. This will have a number of advantages; food will be more abundant, a cool microclimate will be created (further reducing the need for air conditioning), and the carbon footprint will be drastically reduced or eliminated. The buildings can also be constructed with double walls using recycled material (for sustainability). Double walls have the effect of keeping temperatures low when itââ¬â¢s hot outside and warm when itââ¬â¢s cold outside. Stretches of idle land just outside the city can be used to plant ecologically friendly biofuel crops such as Jatropha Carcus, which is drought-resistant, to complete whatever energy requirements that may remain. Being at the lakefront, clean water for most chores might prove a challenge to get, thus the need to preserve and recycle whatever water can be harnessed. One of the ways to do this is by use of a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP), which filters sewerage to produce water for irrigation and gas for cooking. This way, other clean sources of water can be less burdened. Energy needs will also be met. Gardens and parks should be organic to reduce the amount of fertilizer and chemical pesticides necessary to maintain them. Sustaining the Gains All the outlined gains of an eco-city would be to naught if the residents do not sustain them. Residents should be encouraged to carpool when going to work, or better still to cycle to work to minimize the carbon footprint. As much as possible, recycled material should be used and other material should be recycled. The use of plastic bags should be banned, instead encouraging the use of bio-degradable baskets. For lighting, energy-saving fluorescent bulbs and tubes should be used. Each home should have a garden in its compound, with at least a tree or two. The gardens, for domestic food consumption, should be grown organically. The beach area should be kept clean, with no littering or dumping of chemicals or effluent into the lake. This will help preserve marine life and overall aesthetic beauty. If such a city can be constructed, myriad gains will have been made; Positive Environmental Impact The immediate impact of all the new vegetation ââ¬â the green roofs, home gardens, biofuel crops, etc ââ¬â would be the creation of a cool microclimate in the developed area. Being in front of a lake, the arid land as it currently is cannot benefit because all the moisture being brought in by the breeze either evaporates or travels long distances inland, benefiting other areas with vegetation. With the new vegetation however, the moisture would be trapped, and as the plants perspire, vapor would rise into the local sky, thereby creating rain at that local level. The overall reduced heat levels would also slow down evaporation rates, ensuring that the soil remains moist, helped also by the increased rain. Naturally, more rain is bound to increase vegetation cover, further enhancing the value of the land and creating a positive cycle. Positive Impact on Soil As the vegetation grows and dies, the soil would be enriched organically as the foliage decomposes, increasing its productivity. This happens when the decomposed foliage turns into humus, and mixes with the local sand. This has the effect of bonding the soil together while creating an acceptable level of drainage and porosity within it. If the soil is further enriched with the waste products of the STP process, the overall composition of the soil will become highly favorable to agriculture. It would also be conducive for worms and other soil organisms to grow, which in turn further enrich the soil with vital nutrients. Positive Economic Impact Another area of profound impact will be economic; from the time of construction right through to the establishment of offices and residences, employment opportunities will abound for both locals and immigrants. The eco-friendliness of the area will also attract investment ââ¬â a lot of which these days is conscientious ââ¬â thus spurring growth. Being at the lakefront, the city is also highly likely to attract considerable international tourism as tourists seek clean and new areas to escape from winter or simply to unwind. At the same time, the marine fishing industry is bound to experience a boost from the clean fishing areas, with ready market locally provided by residents within the new city. They may even be able to export, depending on other factors. At the domestic level, people will be able to grow food and reduce their household budget. They may even be able to sell some of it and generate income ââ¬â the city can be a net exporter of food. Conclusion Global warming has blessed the world with a lot to ponder upon. With effects ranging from food shortage to natural catastrophes, mitigation should not be a question of whether, but how and when. Coupled with this is the need for newer energy sources, to reduce the globeââ¬â¢s dependency on fossil fuels. With concerted efforts and due diligence, the problems that these two factors portend can be contained to an extent. I propose an experiment with an eco city built on a waterfront as a means of studying how human beings can adopt a top down approach to addressing these pressing issues. I believe the gains to be made will not just be environmental but economic as well. Works Cited Associated press, June 20th 2007, Fossil fuels Tycoon plans largest wind farm- green machines- MSNBC. com, Retrieved 12th Feb 2009. , http://www. msnbc. msn. com/id/19231397 Auken, B. V, 15th April 2008, Amid mounting food crisis, governments fear revolution of the hungry, Retrieved 11th Sep, 2008, http://www. wsws. org/articles/2008/apr2008/food-a15. shtml The British Council (no date). Effects of Global Warming: Social Impact-Climate Change. Retrieved 12th Feb 2009. http://www. britishcouncil. org/climatechange-fact-sheets-global-warming-social-impact. htm Green Africa Foundation, 2008, Retrieved 12th Feb 2009, http://greenafricafoundation. org Guggenheim D, Gore Albert, 2006. An Inconvenient Truth (Film) Organic Trade Association (2008). NOSB Definition of Organic. Retrieved 12th Feb 2009. http://www. ota. com/standards/nosb/definition. html United States Environmental Protection Agency, Heat Island Effect. Retrieved 12th Feb 2009. http://www. epa. gov/heatisland/ zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-58381508477876052792020-01-03T11:34:00.001-08:002020-01-03T11:34:03.716-08:00Tesco Business Strategy Essay Example Pdf - Free Essay Example Sample details Pages: 8 Words: 2492 Downloads: 6 Date added: 2017/06/26 Category Business Essay Type Analytical essay Level High school Did you like this example? Organisations in the current global economic landscape face both internal and external challenges within the fast, changing business environment in which they operate, and the supermarket industry is no exception. The general consensus, infact, among academics in relation to this sector, points to what Sparks (2000) in Smith and Elliot (2012, p.678) summarises as ââ¬Å"an intensely competitive environment, where there is constant pressure to maximize profitability and reduce costs.â⬠Studies into supermarkets that have been conducted to assess the pressures of everyday management have also concluded that the industry is results driven, with little work life balance and a hugely straining environment where those in positions of responsibility are essentially asked to run their own business. (See Grugulis, Bozkurt and Clegg, 2010; Ogbonna and Wilkinson, 2003). Donââ¬â¢t waste time! Our writers will create an original "Tesco Business Strategy Essay Example Pdf" essay for you Create order Clearly an industry with high expectations, the important question to answer is what are the internal and external factors which drive the business environment to be shaped in this way. More importantly, we must consider how these factors will essentially influence the future business environment for a large supermarket chain and what they will need to do to be a success in the industry. This paper will therefore analyse the current business environment for Britains largest supermarket chain, Tesco, essentially gaining an understanding of the factors affecting its everyday operations, decisions and ultimately successes or failures. Using the frameworks of SWOT and PEST analysis in order to assess the business environment, there will also be a suggestion as to how the future looks for the most successful retail chain in Britain. Before going on to analyse Tesco, it is important to understand exactly what is meant by the term ââ¬Ëbusiness environment. As a concept, the bus iness environment is not easy to pin down or define, due to its ââ¬Ëmyriad nature (Ward et al., 1995). Bourgoin and Pleskovic, (2006, p.197) provide a broad view calling it ââ¬Å"the nexus of policies, institutions, physical infrastructure, human resources, and geographic features that influence the efficiency with which firms and industries operate.â⬠In this respect, it seems as though the business environment is the way an organisation carries out all aspects of its functions. Various external and internal factors can affect this, and this is what shapes the business environment. Exactly what these factors are though, and how much they really affect the business environment for a particular business or industry is open to interpretation and a certain level of ambiguity is possible. With this thought in mind we can consider all sorts of internal and external factors that affect the operations and functions of Tesco and the environment in which it operates. Given this assumption, it seems logical to combine the use of both PEST and SWOT analysis as a tool for gaining an insight into Britains largest supermarket chain if only to point out the possibility for a wide variety of factors affecting its operations and decisions. While PEST (Political, economic, social and technological) aids in providing what Ward and Rivani (2005) call a ââ¬Ësatellite view of the external environment, an accurate SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) enables the opportunity to assess the company from an internal perspective as well as seeking to understand the external influences which can both threaten and improve the organisations future prospects. It is important to understand, however, that although both PEST and SWOT analysis are effective, this does not necessarily mean that the outcome of either framework analysis interlinks or in fact that any aspect of them will definitely apply to Tesco. There could potentially be a number of poli tical factors which shape the business environment of Tesco but at the same time, only a small number of social and technological factors. Equally, there could be a limited number of opportunities with a large amount of threats, or vice versa. Ultimately, the frameworks that are being used for analysis are static, but a business environment is ever changing. This is worth noting when analysis is considered for the business environment of Tesco. As already discussed, the supermarket environment is a very volatile one. It is fast paced, cutthroat and results driven. Tesco lies at the heart of this industry and represents these traits. But more broadly, the organisation has really led the change in the supermarket industry over the last 30 years, a story which is described by Smith and Sparks (2009, p.143) as ââ¬Å"one of the more remarkable stories in British retailing.â⬠Its internal policies which have enabled its significant rise to the top appears to be an obvious i ndicator to where the companies major strengths lie. The Tesco Loyalty card and its e-commerce operations are generally considered to be world-leading (Humby et al, 2003 in Smith and Sparks, 2009) while it has an ââ¬Å"unrivalled ability to manage vast reams of data and translate that knowledge into sales.â⬠(Capell, K, 2008, p.1). The innovational qualities which have been at the heart of the companys success have therefore ensured that Tesco has not just shaped the way it operates in its business environment, it has in some respects, shaped the environment of the whole supermarket industry in the UK. It has become dominant in its home market and increasingly significant on the international stage (Burt and Sparks, 2003). With a number of hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores, sprawled across a vast number of countries, Tescos sphere of influence is much more extensive than its UK competitors. Added to this international presence is the salient fact that â â¬Å"a number of U.S. retailers have tried to copy Tesco strategyâ⬠(Capell, K, p.2) reflecting the incredible influence its practices have had, and with that, evidence of internal success that has shaped its business environment. The very fact that Tesco is the leading supermarket chain in the UK, with 12% of retail spending going through its tills (Retail week 2013) is in itself a huge advantage to operations. It means easier access to the most suitable employees, leverage with suppliers and a huge advertising reach to customers. Of course, this position of power in the market does not mean that the organisation is immune to a variety of potential threats, both in its internal operations and external influences. Despite expansion into international markets, Tesco has not always proved a hit with customers outside of the UK. For example, the chain of convenience store ââ¬ËFresh Easy throughout the United States struggled from its implementation in 2007. Internation al expansion has become the detriment of UK stores too, whose profits have paid for it and as a result the quality of staff, service and range of products has begun to lag behind rivals Sainsburys and Asda in home operations. There is always also the added possibility that success could lead to the Icarus effect (Miller, 1990). This is a situation in which an organisation becomes so successful in using particular processes and procedures, that it becomes a danger to its own future business, with trajectories of decline appearing in strategy, goals, culture and structure. In essence, this means that Tesco may have the problem of developing a sense of tunnel vision, in which it sees only particular aspects of operating in the business environment rather than ensuring it continues to innovate to react to external factors which will influence its future outcomes. Of course this all depends exactly on what the external factors are. Threats come in various shapes and sizes for Tesc o. The scale and size of the supermarket industry is larger and more competitive than ever before, particularly with the expansion of Morrisons, branching out into more and more parts of the country, and the rise of Aldi since the start of the economic downturn. Economic problems throughout the UK have undoubtedly been a major threat to Tesco. Despite traditionally having the capacity and advantage of catering for the majority, the recession saw the likes of Netto and Aldi increase sales significantly through even lower product prices, while Tesco has at times struggled (Retail week, 2013). These new, expanding and ultimately cheap supermarkets give consumers on a low budget an alternative, making them look likely to become major players in the future. Meeting customer needs has become increasingly important, with the speed of everyday modern day life meaning that trends and behaviour change much faster than in previous years and the variety of choice is astounding. Grocery re tailers now have to adapt by being more creative and efficient than ever before (Kumar 2008). In consideration of Porters five forces model, (Porter 1980) it is also worth considering how there is a threat to Tesco of new entrants into the supermarket industry. There are a number of reasons why this could occur. An organisation may be able to forge a stronger relationship with buyers or suppliers than that of Tesco, which would give them a significant advantage over its rivals, by limiting their access to distribution channels and reducing costs through economies of scale. However, this is more likely to occur from an already well established UK retailer within the supermarket industry, such as Sainsburys or Asdas. The potential for new entrants, in fact, seems relatively unlikely, given the already well established number and variety of supermarket chains. A major rival of Tesco could also prove threatening through providing better services, including technological ones. Although Tesco was the first supermarket to offer online shopping to Britain, it is no longer the only one to do so. The digital economy we now live in ensures that the internet is being increasingly used for weekly shopping and it is an aspect of business which is likely only to increase rapidly over the next decade. Tesco must therefore not only ensure that its delivery is efficient and effective to households, but also that its website is appealing to the public and consumers are constantly kept abreast of the latest information on deals and product offers. More specifically, Tesco will need to adapt to the increased use of mobile phone and tablet devices and ensure their technology is up to speed and prepared for the high numbers of web traffic which could potentially make use of their website much slower. Customer experience online is becoming more and more crucial to an organisations success (Rose et al., 2011), and operating in an industry in which affects any member of the public, the best available technology could prove to be vital to the future success of Tesco. Although a potential threat, Tesco should see this technological factor which affects their business environment as a fantastic opportunity. As the market leader within the UK supermarket industry it is best placed to make use of improvements in its online facilities with more access to the right talent. As the pioneers of online supermarket retailing, (Retail Week, 2013) they also have the foundations in place to continue innovation in this area of their business, as long as they are equally able to recognise the decrease in the use of hypermarkets and react accordingly. There is also a great opportunity for Tesco to develop their diversified services in banking due to the decline in trust of UK banks since the beginning of the economic downturn. Tesco have a real chance to show the consumer that they are an alternative lender and a company to trust in. Finally, Tesco have to recognise that its UK operations are beginning to become neglected, as is its image at home. It has set aside à £1bn to improve existing stores, with plans in place to increase staffing levels and to create a better environment for customers to shop in (Retail week 2013). It has also made significant steps into ensuring its brand image is improved, by hiring the agency Wieden and Kennedy to take charge of its marketing practices. There are ultimately a number of different factors, both external and internal, macro and micro, which affect the business environment of Tesco. Being the leading organisation within the supermarket industry, the company is in a good position to deal with the threats of competitors, which comes in various forms. The strength of Tescos UK operations have at times appeared to become neglected and this provides its main rivals, Asda and Sainsburys the opportunity to take advantage. Additionally, the weakened economic environment has allowed discount ers such as Aldi and Netto to gain a firm foothold and therefore potentially take a share of Tescos customer base. Despite new and existing competition, the reputation of Tesco and its success as Britains largest supermarket chain means it essentially has its destiny in its own hands. It has significant resources to ensure it can enhance its in store facilities, services and quality of staff and currently has the strongest relationship with suppliers, giving it the best bargaining power and allowing economies of scale. Finally, its history of developing online retail means it has the best opportunity out of all the UK supermarket chains to ensure the best standards of technology, where the future arguably lies for the industry. 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An Overview of Strategy Development Models and the Ward-Rivani Model, Economics Working Papers. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-53384044624329838092019-12-26T08:01:00.001-08:002019-12-26T08:01:03.489-08:00Theme For History B 12 Years A Slave - 2487 Words Jaââ¬â¢Quez Viââ¬â¢Jay West Professor Wright HIST 2111 26 April 2015 Theme for History B 12 Years a Slave is an emotionally driven movie and book that exemplifies the painful truths of slavery. Slaves were killed, raped, hanged, and were viewed as property with no heart or soul. The scenes of beatings taken place, and slaves being hung, will make any hearted witness grimace and cringe in despair. This particular genre of entertainment is needed in order to inform and teach the history and stories behind the slave trade. It gives a vivid insight of how my ancestors were mistreated and felt the burning of hell every day. Solomon said, ââ¬Å"He could not compare to nothing else than the burning agonies of hellâ⬠(45). We talk about slavery and how cruel it was, but I would not know unless I actually had to experience it myself. Iââ¬â¢m not a voyeur of slavery, but I am a spectator through reading and watching. I do not enjoy reading a novel or observing a film that involves anything with black suffering, but in contrast I believe that by engagin g in this type of theatre you can become a witness. I use this source of entertainment to gain knowledge and learn a sense of entitlement to my own history. I am a black man in America with no known ancestral history, the only historian in my family is my 78 year old grandmother, and at times her stories become vague and distorted with little recollection of her own mother. 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Breast and cervical cancer are two of the most common cancers diagnosed in women worldwide (Siegel, Miller, Jemal, 2015). Breast cancer starts to develop when cells in the breast start to grow out of control and form tumors (American Cancer Society , 2015). The population that breast cancer effects is women zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-34745794484018504552019-12-10T00:33:00.001-08:002019-12-10T00:33:03.052-08:00Domestic Violence in Australia Question: Discuss about theDomestic Violence in Australia. Answer: Introduction Family and domestic violence refer to a situation whereby someone who can be a husband or in a family connection use violent behavior to control and dominate another person. Although physical abuse is usually related to domestic violence, other types of behaviors may also associate with violence, for instance, sexual assault, emotional, oral ill-treatment, economic abuse, annoyance isolating the person in society among others. In the case of Australia, the government has specific laws designed to mitigate marital aggression; such rules hold up the various doctrines established in the UN Assertion on the Abolition of Domestic brutality against ladies and Children (Sherman, 2007). Theoretical Framework The Victorian government and W. Australia have outlined structures used to screen and assess the risks associated with domestic violence. Viewing and risk evaluation are important tools while stating the process as they enhance the involvement of the domestic violence risk and thus they are applicable in various diverse exertion environments. However, preparation offered by an expert on domestic brutality overhaul can help to implement a move toward escalating security for females and also their kids, particularly in the absence of a clear framework. The three necessary steps to mitigate domestic violence are; first is the preparation of Risk Frameworks to encourage and support disclosure (screening) followed by Identifying the risk which in our case is the domestic and family violence (risk assessment) .lastly one need to work with the client to enhance their security that is the safety planning. Risk Assessment Framework Many risk frameworks have developed in Australia based on evidence of the family and domestic occurrence. Adoption of these frameworks helps to guide what can be performed; evaluating risk is an application that requires special skill and knowhow. The employee is not only anticipated to put into practice the risk structure but also is supposed to benefit from this knowledge of risk assessment thus; it is recommended to train in the application of these frameworks. In Austria, domestic aggression is mostly practiced by male people against their female colleagues; however, it can also be reverse (Headey, 2004). In Victoria, the source of violence varies and in this regard family-like relationships and witnessing any violence in the family is considered as family violence for example, in the case of Tasmania. Part 2 While most of the people in Australia do not give a detailed report on incidences of domestic brutality to the established powers concerned, most of them look for guidance or help from relatives, acquaintances or even society services in large. However, this needs to be discouraged to fight the war against domestic violence. Stakeholders groups associated with the domestic violence These include; Australian government, social groups, policy makers, courts police among others. Some of the stakeholders are explained below; Police as a Stakeholder Domestic and family violence policing is a government policing priority and to fight domestic violence, the government launched the Australasian Policing Strategy November in 2008. This policy ensures that responses by jurisdictions based on more responsible policies and practices. Police may use powers and search, seizure, arrest, direction, and detention while responding to the family and domestic violence. They may also give orders issued to people who have violet the law against domestic violence (Sherman, 2007). Nevertheless, the period and circumstances which are related to these rules and regulations can differ across different countries. Specialized Courts Specialized family violence courts commonly known as family violence is in many parts of Australia. These regions include; Victoria and Western parts. The established special relatives brutality courts offer a big range of extents specialized, measures; they sustain services; provide extraordinary provision for victim security; lawbreaker are brought to question, and justice found. Lastly, there are wide problem-solving approaches. The Policy Response to Domestic Brutality Government fight for domestic brutality takes diverse forms that include precautionary procedures, supporting the victimized people and families concerned and also makes sure that the laws outlined enforced. Furthermore, most of the programs established and services offered aim at preventing domestic violence and also consequently support the sufferers as described by Australian states vie their society service and wellbeing departments along with police authorities. Global Community Policy Communities articulate policy regarding their fight to domestic aggression. For instance, the U K's home headquarters has created the Government policies. More so, Australian administrators have also set forward the meaning the related family domestic violence that affects the citizens. The government actions and efforts to fight domestic aggression, that include the efforts to raise related agencies, enhance public consciousness, progress the response of the rule enforcement structure, collect information on domestic brutality, offer safe provisional housing facilities, and lastly, deal with the behavior of the perpetrators (Hegarty 2000). Politic Context The campaign against domestic aggression is supported in all administration arms through HiAP that is supervised and enhanced by the Australian cabinet and also the premier party. However, this campaign at first acknowledged strong political support from the Southern Australian partly that got advice from the Scholars in program residence based which was straightforwardly connected to the SASP. Today, HiAP is further satisfactory because it operates within the stipulated framework of Australian administrators rather than forming new structures. The effort has been the focus of the HiAP exertion shift because they are currently affected by the political circumstances in the country. Also, the government is mandated to over-arch government programs that are designed to mitigate domestic aggression. Comment Note that domestic conflict among partners is not only a family issue but also a complex social issue that need to be mitigated. For this reason, there is a deep change in community consciousness concerning this grave problem. Thus, through cooperation by all stakeholders, domestic brutality is no longer away from the reach by governments or the denial of the society. However, much have not been done to fight domestic violence is necessary for further progress. Part 3 Achievements of Domestic Violence Policies at National and Regional Level Although there are government financed programs that operate in the areas of the country, for instance, the supported housing, each authority funds its programs intended to prevent family brutality and more so help those citizens influenced through their society service or individual services. The Inter-government organization to mitigate domestic violence is harmonized by the Council enacted by parliament. National Plans Through the national program, there is a reduction in the case of domestic violence against women. The central initiative of the government is designed to address the family violence. The central division of communal services works jointly with the office organized by women. The national plan has a well-known determined structure for domestic violence and set out six state results to be analyzed for 12 years. Many people are free from aggression and the relationships in the family set up are respectful and also victims are getting justice. Provision of House Services The victims flee from violent domestic situations and thus face the problem of homelessness. However, through various government initiatives, these services have been offered. For example, the government budgeted $115.0 million during the year 201415 to solve the accommodation problem to the domestic violence victims. Housing services were budgeted as there is a crisis in service deliberation ongoing NPAH financial support beyond June 2014 not eventuates. During subsequent year, the Australian government allocated $230 million to extend accommodation services to the victims who flee from domestic violence. Comment on the Effectiveness of the Reviewed Policies For strategies to be successful, it is significant to learn from precedent programs and confirm that the solution of these problems discussed above is addressed. It is also important to do in-depth research on nature and also the extent of domestic aggression among citizens, mostly in vulnerable people. The program policies are subjective to constant screening and assessment to establish the effective solution and that the discussed situation favors the effectiveness. Impact of Current Policies on Public Health Principles on: Equity The commission assists citizens in solving the raised complain of discriminatory action under the Sex Inequity Act that includes preferential treatment by sex, marital status and also during pregnancy. This Act usually protects workers who have family roles and those who make sexual abuse on women against the Australian constitution (Ptacek, 2009). The Sex bias commissioner operates in association with a wide scope of gatherings to advance sex balance and opposes separation; sexual manhandle, abusive behavior at home against ladies and various hindrances to sex correspondence. Woman likewise attempts significant research extends and gives strategy guidance to government and others to achieve positive change (Hegarty, 2000). Inequality is a key determinant of viciousness against ladies. In late decades, Australia women have followed critical steps towards achieving equity enjoyed by men in schools, in working opportunities, in government sits, a rising total number of women who have gone up against initiative parts, producing pathways for other girls and young women to take after. Social Justice in Australia Access justice is fundamental to be a privilege of each Australian and is vital to advancing social consideration. The strategic framework for access to social justice in the Federal Civil Justice System looks to guarantee all Australians have risen to access to equity. Australian ladies are over-spoken to as low maintenance laborers in low-paid enterprises and uncertain work and keep on being underrepresented in authority parts in the private and open areas. However, women from Australian states like Victoria are over-represented as part-time workers in low-paid industries, and this discourages the social justice (Ptacek, 2009) Social Determinants in Australia Essential determinants of native welfare disparity in Australia include lack of equal right to use to basic health services and also the lower standard of protection framework in Indigenous people group (accommodation, food, sanitation and so on) contrasted with different Australians. Be that as it may, the arrangements have enhanced the administrations that are essential to the general population concerned (Taft, 2003) Part .4 The various diversity of strategies used to mitigate domestic and family violence in Australia and internationally. Some of the approaches that help to keep women safe from domestic abuse are; an establishment of an Advisory Panel which guides on practical ways to solve domestic violence in Australia. Victoria Police seriousness regarded nowadays as family violence, Victorian's domestic violence Risk Estimation, Risk organization structure and development of Risk Assessment and lastly the establishment of Management Panels to proactively monitor perpetrators. Australia has lower rates of abusive behavior at home contrasted with other nations that have larger amounts of gender inequalities. A WHO worldwide survey on the commonness of close accomplice brutality and sexual cruelty noticed whereby the extensive variety in the predominance of viciousness alongside women show how this type of cruelty is not inescapable and can, therefore, be avoided or decreased (Taft, 2003). The Council of Government formed in Australia mostly focus on activity intended to address abusive behavior at home is the national plan to lower the rate of brutality faced by females and also their children. Furthermore, the national and regional plans has been put in practice decidedly by many related groups or rather partners and observers, but yet most of them contend to progressing, coordinated resourcing and subsidizing overall states is urgent to impact long haul change. Tensions and Alliances within the Stakeholder Groups Essential determiners of traditional welfare disparity in the state integrate absence of a corresponding right to use basic health services and this lower standard of well-being among the citizens' framework in Indigenous people group (accommodation, food, sanitation and so on) contrasted with different Australians. Be that as it may, the arrangements have enhanced the administrations that are essential to the general population concerned. Tensions that relate the confidentiality went to the fore while talking about the route in which ladies were eluded or connected in with the Network. One woman gave a record that was illustrative of the encounters of other Network customers. She portrayed how she had come into contact with the gathering. The WHO worldwide survey on the predominance of close accomplice viciousness and non-accomplice sexual brutality calls attention to that the high pervasiveness of abusive behavior at home the world over outlines why there is a requirement for governments to concentrate more on avoidance systems and not just give bolster administrations to those influenced (Garcia-Moreno, 2006 ) Intervention for the avoidance of family and aggressive behavior at home are; testing social standards that strengthen male power and control (Phillips, 2006). Next is the approved of viciousness against ladies; diminishing levels of adolescence women exposure to violence; changing the oppressive family law; economic rights; disposing of sexual orientation discrimination in enjoying the proper wage work and less important training; and, at an entity level, a reduction I consumption of unsafe liquor. Evidence of the Benefits of Policy Alternatives There are numerous courses in which the adequacy of projects can be measured, and that more subjective evaluations uncover that such projects can even now assume a part in enhancing people groups' lives. Examination from the UK has demonstrated that separated from diminishing viciousness, ladies who are accomplices of men required in aggressive behavior at home conduct change programs considered the accompanying issues critical for measuring program achievement: respectful/enhanced connections extended space for activity, bolster/diminished seclusion ,improved child rearing and culprits understanding the effect of aggressive behavior at home (Weisz, 2000). The rates of ladies being slaughtered by their male private accomplices, the type of aggressive behavior at home that is slightest subject to reporting predispositions, has diminished as of late. Be that as it may, it has diminished at generally a similar rate of every single other type of murder and is subsequently hard to connect with expanded mindfulness or incorporated reactions. Part 5 A risk assessment theoretical framework comprises of concepts along with the detailed definition and together with particular reference to relevant scholar's literature work, the existing theory is used for the research study. The framework must portray an understanding of thesis and concepts that are pertinent to the topic of research work, and that relate to the broader areas of knowledge considered (Riggs, 2000). Importance of Theoretical Framework This framework was first developed in Victoria to serve the purpose of guiding standard methods of assessing the domestic violence whereby it is largely present. It is, therefore, a valuable tool that assists in building an incorporated violence assessment and solving system to standardize solutions and also offer service delivery to the people affected. It is, therefore, applicable in a different variety of expert and standard theoretical settings. Thus, its usefulness is seen in promoting; a collective perceptive of these risks on family cruelty while standardized method for identifying and assessing risk, appropriate referral pathways and information sharing and also supports the domestic violence risk management strategies include continuing appraisal and brutality case administration (Hegarty, 2000) Limitations of Risk Appraisal Framework Domestic brutality risk evaluation tools relate mainly to physical abuse among partners. It is not intended to evaluate domestic violence peril to children. Thus, this ought not to be applied in a family law framework to evaluate the wellbeing of children against domestic violence or even to give a good reason for abuse of children rights, decrease or late admission to support or as a substitute for comprehensive deliberation of evidence that fact based (Saunders, 2000). Conclusion The urgency of the call for reaction to the subject of domestic violence in Australia and also the constraint of research to evaluate benefit interventions have obtained a domain that shows experiences from small range studies regularly appraised into strategy and expertise performance with no sufficient free imitation or indication of their plausible inadequacy. During evaluation of citizens' violence intercessions are bound, normally, to small or less creative projects give likelihood to build up a link or control study to indicate the success of the research project, instead of concentrating on the major existing family violence mediations. Family aggression should be eradicated among the people as per the Australian Constitution Act. This will be enhanced through collaboration with concerned stakeholders to fight domestic violence and more so appreciating women in our society. References Campbell, J. C., Webster, D., Koziol-McLain, J., Block, C., Campbell, D., Curry, M. 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The internet is currently important because it has resulted in enormous changes in the way human beings exchange ideas, communicate, shop, and even work. The internet has made the world a very small village thereby promoting economic development and information broadcasting.Advertising We will write a custom research paper sample on The Internet as the Heart of Modern Civilization specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More The use of the internet is changing the world at a fascinating rate. Modern civilization is taking shape through the internet and telecommunications. With this in mind, this essay explains the idea that the internet is currently the heart of modern telecommunication. Telecommunications are the nervous system and circulatory system of this whole process. The Internet as the Heart of Modern Civilization It is without doubts that the internet is br inging enormous changes in our world. Because of this, many people have agreed that the internet has continued to have enormous impacts on the lives of many people today. The first instance of civilization is the way people communicate. Communication is one of the primary uses of modern technologies including the internet. The world has witnessed the increasing benefits of the internet through the quality and frequency of human interaction and interpersonal relations. People are now communicating easily and comfortable because of the internet (Gorp, 2007, p. 27). Proper communication leads to societal integrations thereby resulting satisfaction and happiness. In business, activities such as transportation and communication are relevant towards the success of the organization. Modern civilization has promoted the way business partners exchange ideas and information. The civilization process is also promoting transportation and logistics among businesses partners. With the internet, i t is easier to communicate instantly thereby determine the products to be transported and the time they should be delivered. The internet is therefore playing an enormous role towards new civilization (Targowski, 2008, p. 8). When organizations, people, and businesses are communicating effectively and instantly, it becomes possible to promote the best ideas and strategies. This will definitely promote civilization as it is happening in the world today. Information is necessary if we are to achieve new ideas and promote civilization. The internet is currently providing doctors, scientists, architects and engineers with immediate information in their specific fields. The information is necessary because it is helping them advance their ideas and understanding about the subject (Targowski, 2008, p. 14).Advertising Looking for research paper on communications media? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More This development is increasing t he potential to address most of the problems faced in the different fields of study. The result is that society has become very civilized and developed. These are the positive results of internet use. Students in different colleges and institutions are finding the internet effective in exchanging information and technologies. This has improved the speed at which our world is becoming civilized. Civilization has a unique relationship with globalization. The world is becoming small because people are finding it easier to communicate and exchange their views across the globe. Some of the unique characteristics of globalization include fast exchange of information, improvement of trade, and promotion of policies with global relevance. Different countries are now shifting to global business because of the services provided by modern technologies. The internet is making it possible to send notifications and e-mails (Gorp, 2007, p. 42). The ability to communicate is a backbone towards civi lization. The internet has connected all the nations in the world. This has increased the level of communication and integration. As a result, the information exchanged through the internet provides businesses, learning institutions, and organizations with resourceful ideas and information used to promote modern civilization. Globalization is also defining new ways of doing business and addressing global problems. Currently we have different societies getting global support through the available means of communication. The internet is making it easier to communicate, implement policies and offer educational support to different individuals (King, 2009, p. 48). This has empowered the societies thereby addressing most of the problems addressing them. The internet is making most of the information in the developed nations available to the underdeveloped societies. With this information, these nations are relying on the available ideas to promote their activities in agriculture, managem ent of the economy, and implementation of policies capable of promoting sustainability. Because of this, the rate at which our world continues to get civilized is very interesting. Most of the modern technologies such as computer innovations and movie productions rely on the internet for development. The invention of the internet is currently presenting new strategies whereby companies are marketing their products and delivering them to their clients (Spielvogel, 2008, p. 48). This has improved international and local businesses thus developing different economies in the world. Although different technologies are not related to the internet, it is agreeable that the technology has made it possible for such civilizations to be realized. This is because different scientists and engineers are relying different methods of communication to exchange their skills and promote the best practices that will promote economic prosperity.Advertising We will write a custom research paper samp le on The Internet as the Heart of Modern Civilization specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More The social media emerging from internet use has made it possible for individuals to interact and exchange their ideas to promote civilization. With this in mind, different people have relied on the advantages of the internet to communicate, develop, and promote the best incentives capable of presenting global civilization (Mumford, 2010, p. 63). The internet has become the heart of the new civilization emerging in the world today. With the internet, different successes have occurred in various sectors of the economy such as market, communication, transportation, and production industries. With these developments in place, the world easily fighting most of the hardships and challenges faced in different societies such as inequality and poverty. In our world today, modern civilization does not depend on the integrity of architectural designs and land scapes. This is based on the way people communicate and exchange their concepts and ideas. With the internet, it is now possible to communicate and explore the best concepts that will lead to better human integration. New civilizations are continuing to make human life comfortable and enjoyable than ever before (Mozaffari, 2012, p. 15). Currently, the number of people relying on the internet is growing at an amazing rate. With this trend, the world will get more civilized and improve the way we address most of the problems and challenges faced in life. Through social media, communication is becoming meaningful and instant. As a result, the balance of power in the global village is shifting due to the effects on communication. Through the internet, different societies have exchanged their views thereby bringing down most of the regimes that seem to oppress them (Mumford, 2010, p. 19). A good example is the revolution that took place in Libya. The revolution ended to a regime that had oppressed the country. The effects of social media on modern communication is currently shifting balance of power in our global village. As more people continue to rely on the internet, it becomes easier to address the problems faced in the society and lead to new developments and civilization. The internet and telecommunications have developed together. With the internet being the heart of civilization today, telecommunications are the nervous system and circulatory system of this wave of modernity. The modern means of communication such as computers and phones are effective in enabling communication today. These telecommunication devices also support internet-based applications thereby making communication possible.Advertising Looking for research paper on communications media? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Many people are today relying on different telecommunications to exchange ideas and knowledge thereby making it possible to become civilized (Mozaffari, 2012, p. 12). These technologies have improved different methods of communication through which different societies have achieved greater developments in the economy. The internet and telecommunication form a synergistic structure capable of improving human advancement and civilization. Conclusion The internet is presently the heart of human civilization. Many people are relying on the internet to promote economic activities, exchange ideas, and communicate amongst themselves. The internet educates and informs many people about the changes in the society. Through the internet, the human race has become highly civilized thereby addressing most of the challenges facing them. The internet is used hand-in-hand with telecommunications. This is the reason different forms of communication are the nervous system of this new civilization. If the world is to be civilized and be able to address the economic and social problems faced today, there is need to embrace the benefits of the internet because this will ensure the economic progress of the world. It is also necessary to promote different forms of telecommunications because they will promote human civilization. List of References Gorp, L 2007. Integrate the Internet Across the Content Areas, Prentice Hall, New Jersey. King, M 2009. Western civilization: a social and cultural history, The Free Press, New York. Mozaffari, M 2012. Globalization and civilizations, John Wiley and Sons, New York. Mumford, L 2010. Technics and Civilization, McGraw Hill, New York. Spielvogel, J 2008. Western Civilization: To 1500, Oxford University Press, New York. Targowski, A 2008. Information technology and societal development, Longman, New York. This research paper on The Internet as the Heart of Modern Civilization was written and submitted by user Alessandra O. to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-86306277864228897882019-11-27T02:47:00.001-08:002019-11-27T02:47:06.029-08:00Influir Conjugation in Spanish, Translation, and ExamplesInfluir Conjugation in Spanish, Translation, and Examples The Spanish verb influir means to influence or to have influence on someone or something. Another verb with the same meaning is influenciar. This article includes the conjugations of influir in the present, past and future indicative, the present and past subjunctive, the imperative, and other verb forms. When conjugating influir, you must be careful with a spelling change that occurs whenever the vowel i would end up between two other vowels. When that happens, the i turns into y. For example, in the first person singular present (yo), the conjugation of influir would be yo influio. Since Spanish does not allow an i between two vowels, it changes into a y, so you end up with yo influyo (I influence). Influir Present Indicative In the present indicative tense, the spelling change i to y occurs in all of the conjugations except nosotros and vosotros. Yo influyo I influence Yo influyo en las decisiones de mi familia. Tà º influyes You influence Tà º influyes en la vida de tu hijo. Usted/à ©l/ella influye You/he/she influences Ella influye en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Nosotros influimos We influence Nosotros influimos en los resultados de las elecciones. Vosotros influà s You influence Vosotros influà s en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Ustedes/ellos/ellas influyen You/they influence Ellos influyen en la dieta de los estudiantes. Influir Preterite Indicative In the preterite tense the spelling change i to y occurs only for the third person singular and plural conjugations. Yo influà I influenced Yo influà en las decisiones de mi familia. Tà º influiste You influenced Tà º influiste en la vida de tu hijo. Usted/à ©l/ella influyà ³ You/he/she influenced Ella influyà ³ en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Nosotros influimos We influenced Nosotros influimos en los resultados de las elecciones. Vosotros influisteis You influenced Vosotros influisteis en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Ustedes/ellos/ellas influyeron You/they influenced Ellos influyeron en la dieta de los estudiantes. Influir Imperfect Indicative There are no spelling changes in the imperfect tense. To conjugate the imperfect simply use the ending for -er and -ir verbs (à a, à as, à a, à amos, à ais, à an). The imperfect can be translated as was influencing or used to influence. Yo influà a I used to influence Yo influà a en las decisiones de mi familia. Tà º influà as You used to influence Tà º influà as en la vida de tu hijo. Usted/à ©l/ella influà a You/he/she used to influence Ella influà a en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Nosotros influà amos We used to influence Nosotros influà amos en los resultados de las elecciones. Vosotros influà ais You used to influence Vosotros influà ais en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Ustedes/ellos/ellas influà an You/they used to influence Ellos influà an en la dieta de los estudiantes. Influir Future Indicative There are no spelling changes in the future tense. Yo influirà © I will influence Yo influirà © en las decisiones de mi familia. Tà º influirs You will influence Tà º influirs en la vida de tu hijo. Usted/à ©l/ella influir You/he/she will influence Ella influiren las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Nosotros influiremos We will influence Nosotros influiremosen los resultados de las elecciones. Vosotros influirà ©is You will influence Vosotros influirà ©is en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Ustedes/ellos/ellas influirn You/they willinfluence Ellos influirn en la dieta de los estudiantes. Influir Periphrasticà Future Indicativeà The periphrastic future is formed with three components: the present indicative conjugation of the verb ir (to go), the preposition a, and the infinitive influir. Yo voy a influir I am going to influence Yo voy a influir en las decisiones de mi familia. Tà º vasa influir You aregoing toinfluence Tà º vasa influiren la vida de tu hijo. Usted/à ©l/ella vaa influir You/he/she isgoing toinfluence Ella vaa influiren las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Nosotros vamosa influir We aregoing toinfluence Nosotros vamosa influiren los resultados de las elecciones. Vosotros vaisa influir You aregoing toinfluence Vosotros vaisa influiren el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Ustedes/ellos/ellas vana influir You/they aregoing toinfluence Ellos vana influiren la dieta de los estudiantes. Influir Present Progressive/Gerund Form The present participle or gerund can be used as an adverb or to form progressive tenses. It is formed with the ending -ando (for -ar verbs) or -iendo (for -er and -ir verbs). When forming the gerund for influir, notice the spelling change i to y. Present Progressive of Influir est influyendo is influencing Ella est influyendo en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Influir Past Participle The past participle can be used as an adjective or to form compound tenses, like the present perfect. It is formed with the ending -ido for -er and -ir verbs and the ending -ado for -ar verbs. Present Perfect of Influir ha influido has influenced Ella ha influido en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Influir Conditional Indicative In the conditional tense are no spelling changes. It is formed with the infinitive influir and the conditional endings. Yo influirà a I would influence Yo influirà a en las decisiones de mi familia si me escucharan. Tà º influirà as You would influence Tà º influirà as en la vida de tu hijo si tuvieran una mejor relacià ³n. Usted/à ©l/ella influirà a You/he/she would influence Ella influirà aen las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a si fuera la jefa. Nosotros influirà amos We would influence Nosotros influirà amos en los resultados de las elecciones, pero no somos suficientes. Vosotros influirà ais You would influence Vosotros influirà ais en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga si no estuviera deprimida. Ustedes/ellos/ellas influirà an You/they wouldinfluence Ellos influirà an en la dieta de los estudiantes, pero no comen lo que les sirven. Influir Present Subjunctive In the present subjunctive, the spelling change i to y occurs in all of the conjugations. Que yo influya That I influence Patricia espera que yo influya en las decisiones de mi familia. Que tà º influyas That you influence El abuelo quiere que tà º influyas en la vida de tus hijos. Que usted/à ©l/ella influya That you/he/she influence El gerente espera que ella influya en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Que nosotros influyamos That we influence El presidente espera que nosotros influyamos en los resultados de las elecciones. Que vosotros influyis That you influence El consejero sugiere que vosotros influyis en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Que ustedes/ellos/ellas influyan That you/they influence La nutricionista espera que ellos influyanen la dieta de los estudiantes. Influir Imperfect Subjunctive The imperfect subjunctive is conjugated with the third person plural conjugation (ellos, ellas, ustedes) in the preterite tense (influyeron), removing the on, and then adding the imperfect subjunctive endings. The tables below show the two options for conjugating the imperfect subjunctive. Option 1 Que yo influyera That I influenced Patricia esperaba que yo influyera en las decisiones de mi familia. Que tà º influyeras That you influenced El abuelo querà a que tà º influyeras en la vida de tus hijos. Que usted/à ©l/ella influyera That you/he/she influenced El gerente esperaba que ella influyera en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Que nosotros influyà ©ramos That we influenced El presidente esperaba que nosotros influyà ©ramosen los resultados de las elecciones. Que vosotros influyerais That you influenced El consejero sugerà a que vosotros influyerais en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Que ustedes/ellos/ellas influyeran That you/they influenced La nutricionista esperaba que ellos influyeranen la dieta de los estudiantes. Option 2 Que yo influyese That I influenced Patricia esperaba que yo influyese en las decisiones de mi familia. Que tà º influyeses That you influenced El abuelo querà a que tà º influyeses en la vida de tus hijos. Que usted/à ©l/ella influyese That you/he/she influenced El gerente esperaba que ella influyese en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a. Que nosotros influyà ©semos That we influenced El presidente esperaba que nosotros influyà ©semosen los resultados de las elecciones. Que vosotros influyeseis That you influenced El consejero sugerà a que vosotros influyeseis en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga. Que ustedes/ellos/ellas influyesen That you/they influenced La nutricionista esperaba que ellos influyesenen la dieta de los estudiantes. Influir Imperative Most of the imperative conjugations have the spelling change i to y. The tables below contain both the positive and negative commands. Positive Commands Tà º influye Influence! à ¡Influye en la vida de tus hijos! Usted influya Influence! à ¡Influya en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a! Nosotros influyamos Let's influence! à ¡Influyamos en los resultados de las elecciones! Vosotros influid Influence! à ¡Influid en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga! Ustedes influyan Influence! à ¡Influyan en la dieta de los estudiantes! Negative Commands Tà º no influyas Don't influence! à ¡No influyas en la vida de tus hijos! Usted no influya Don't influence! à ¡No influya en las negociaciones de la compaà ±Ã a! Nosotros no influyamos Let's not influence! à ¡No influyamos en los resultados de las elecciones! Vosotros no influyis Don't influence! à ¡No influyis en el estado de nimo de vuestra amiga! Ustedes no influyan Don't influence! à ¡No influyan en la dieta de los estudiantes! zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-43357402925041845092019-11-23T10:21:00.001-08:002019-11-23T10:21:04.603-08:00A Rhetorical Analysis of Claude McKays AfricaA Rhetorical Analysis of Claude McKay's Africa In this critical essay, student Heather Glover offers a concise rhetorical analysis of the sonnet Africa by Jamaican-American writer Claude McKay. McKays poem originally appeared in the collection Harlem Shadows (1922). Heather Glover composed her essay in April 2005 for a course in rhetoric at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. For definitions and additional examples of the rhetorical terms mentioned in this essay, follow the links to our Glossary of Grammatical Rhetorical Terms. Africas Loss of Grace by Heather L. Glover Africa1 The sun sought thy dim bed and brought forth light,2 The sciences were sucklings at thy breast;3 When all the world was young in pregnant night4 Thy slaves toiled at thy monumental best.5 Thou ancient treasure-land, thou modern prize,6 New peoples marvel at thy pyramids!7 The years roll on, thy sphinx of riddle eyes8 Watches the mad world with immobile lids.9 The Hebrews humbled them at Pharaohs name.10 Cradle of Power! Yet all things were in vain!11 Honor and Glory, Arrogance and Fame!12 They went. The darkness swallowed thee again.13 Thou art the harlot, now thy time is done,14 Of all the mighty nations of the sun. Keeping with Shakespearean literary tradition, Claude McKayââ¬â¢s ââ¬Å"Africaâ⬠is an English sonnet relating the short but tragic life of a fallen heroine. The poem opens with a lengthy sentence of paratactically arranged clauses, the first of which states, ââ¬Å"The sun sought thy dim bed and brought forth lightâ⬠(line 1). Referencing scientific and historical discourses on humanityââ¬â¢s African origins, the line alludes to Genesis, in which God brings forth light with one command. The adjective dim demonstrates Africaââ¬â¢s unlighted knowledge prior to Godââ¬â¢s intervention and also connotes the dark complexions of Africaââ¬â¢s descendants, unspoken figures whose plight is a recurrent subject in McKayââ¬â¢s work. The next line, ââ¬Å"The sciences were sucklings at thy breasts,â⬠establishes the poemââ¬â¢s female personification of Africa and lends further support to the cradle of civilization metaphor introduced in the first line. Mother Africa, a nurturer, raises and encourages the ââ¬Å"sciences,â⬠actions that foreshadow another brightening of the world to come in the Enlightenment. Lines 3 and 4 also evoke a maternal image with the word pregnant, but return to an indirect expression of the African and African-American experience: ââ¬Å"When all the world was young in pregnant night / Thy slaves toiled at thy monumental best.â⬠A subtle nod to the difference between African servitude and American slavery, the lines complete an encomium of Africaââ¬â¢s success before the advent of ââ¬Å"new peoplesâ⬠(6). While McKayââ¬â¢s next quatrain does not take the drastic turn reserved for the final couplet in Shakespearean sonnets, it clearly indicates a shift in the poem. The lines transform Africa from enterpriseââ¬â¢s champion to its object, thereby placing the Mother of Civilization into an antithetically lower position. Opening with an isocolon that stresses Africaââ¬â¢s changing positionââ¬Å"Thou ancient treasure-land, thou modern prizeâ⬠the quatrain continues to demote Africa, placing agency in the hands of ââ¬Å"new peoplesâ⬠who ââ¬Å"marvel at thy pyramidsâ⬠(5-6). As the cliched expression of rolling time suggests the permanency of Africaââ¬â¢s new condition, the quatrain concludes, ââ¬Å"thy sphinx of riddle eyes / Watches the mad world with immobile lidsâ⬠(7-8). The sphinx, a mythical creature often used in caricatures of Egyptian Africa, kills anyone who fails to answer its difficult riddles. The image of a physically and intellectually challenging monster risks undermining the gradual degradation of Africa that is the poemââ¬â¢s theme. But, if unpacked, McKayââ¬â¢s words reveal his sphinxââ¬â¢s lack of power. In a demonstration of anthimeria, the word riddle acts not as a noun or verb, but as an adjective that invokes the sense of perplexity usually associated with riddles or to riddle. The sphinx, then, does not invent a riddle; a riddle makes a confused sphinx. The ââ¬Å"immobile lidsâ⬠of the dazed sphinx frame eyes that do not detect the mission of the ââ¬Å"new people; the eyes do not move back and forth to keep the strangers in constant sight. Blinded by the activity of the ââ¬Å"mad world,â⬠a world both busy and crazed with expansion, the sphinx, Africaââ¬â¢s representative, fails to see its imminent destru ction. The third quatrain, like the first, begins by retelling a moment of Biblical history: ââ¬Å"The Hebrews humbled them at Pharaohââ¬â¢s nameâ⬠(9). These ââ¬Å"humbled peopleâ⬠differ from the slaves mentioned in line 4, proud slaves that ââ¬Å"toiled at thy monumental bestâ⬠to construct an African heritage. Africa, now without the spirit of her youth, succumbs to a lowly existence. After a tricolonic list of attributes linked with conjunctions to convey the magnitude of her former excellenceââ¬Å"Cradle of Power! [â⬠¦] / Honor and Glory, Arrogance and Fame!â⬠Africa is undone with one short, plain phrase: ââ¬Å"They wentâ⬠(10-12). Lacking the elaborate style and obvious devices contained throughout the poem, ââ¬Å"They wentâ⬠powerfully understates Africaââ¬â¢s demise. Following the pronouncement is another declarationââ¬Å"The darkness swallowed thee againâ⬠that connotes discrimination of Africans based upon their skin color and th e failure of their ââ¬Å"darkâ⬠souls to reflect the light offered by the Christian God in line 1. In a final blow to Africaââ¬â¢s once shining image, the couplet offers a scathing description of her present state: ââ¬Å"Thou art a harlot, now thy time is done, / Of all the mighty nations of the sunâ⬠(13-14). Africa thus seems to fall on the wrong side of the virgin mother/tainted whore dichotomy, and the personification formerly used to sing her praises now condemns her. Her reputation, however, is saved by the coupletââ¬â¢s inverted syntax. If the lines read ââ¬Å"Of all the mighty nations of the sun, / Thou art the harlot, now thy time is done,â⬠Africa would be rendered a wayward woman worthy of scorn because of her licentiousness. Instead, the lines state, ââ¬Å"Thou art the harlot, [â⬠¦] / Of all the mighty nations of the sun.â⬠The couplet suggests that Europe and America, nations enjoying the Son and the ââ¬Å"sunâ⬠because they are predominantly Christian and scientifically advanced, pimped Africa in their quests to own her. In a clever positioning of words, then, McKayââ¬â¢s Africa does not fall from grace; grace is snatched from Africa. Work Cited McKay, Claude. Africa.â⬠Harlem Shadows: The Poems of Claude McKay. Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1922. 35. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-78801021485201763042019-11-21T04:46:00.001-08:002019-11-21T04:46:15.371-08:00International Students Care Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 2500 wordsInternational Students Care - Assignment Example The people I interviewed were involved with marketing responsibilities primarily in publicly traded corporations and small businesses, chosen because of their expertise in the field and professionalism. The following is a summary of what I learned from the questions in the interviews with the three subjects: Person#1 - Lindsey (Marketing Department ââ¬â GEICO Insurance): Marketing is a busy job and the markets are always changing. Marketing is a field of possible under-employment for a M.B.A. graduate, though may lead to company career progress. Marketing is people and image oriented, requiring a professional demeanor and conduct. There is a vast difference in the quality of marketing jobs from company to company. Person #2 - Keith (Accounting ââ¬â Leeââ¬â¢s Golf Superstores) You have to love math and numbers to enjoy accounting because lots of people find it a boring job. There is lots of work in the accounting department in any company, so search for the company that ref lects a wider personal interest. The accounting department may lead to direct management or training in some instances such as small business. Accounting is heavily related to IT (Information Technology) in modern business. Person #3 - Holly (Hospitality ââ¬â Best Western Hotels): Social people seek success in this career realm because being social is a needed aspect of personality for most people. Working in groups is much easier in the business world than in university. You learn in the business world more than what you learn in university. Technology has made marketing easier, more inexpensive, and faster to reach its market audience. Challenging preconceptions in the marketing field is what keeps you moving forward in your career I chose these three people for the interview because of my interest in working in similar fields, as well as because of their expertise displayed in the career. I also had the advantage of knowing these people personally, and wanted to use my connec tion with them to explore the ideas of networking and gain more understanding of practical business management issues. Interview #1 - Marketing My interview subject in Marketing was Lindsey, who works in the GEICO Insurance Company as an advertising representative. Her job duties primarily incorporate the management of local advertising campaigns with national or corporate plans and material. She maintains networking contacts with over 100 different publications, advertisers, direct-mail printers, and other groups. She does not have responsibility for the GEICO website, as it is a national job. However, she does have to work intensively to manage central corporate policies and strategies related to marketing in the local environment. To do that, she values personal skills and positive thinking in business contacts and activities. Nevertheless, she feels underemployed in this position with an M.B.A. and would like to move up to more senior level management positions in the company. G EICO is owned primarily by Warren Buffettââ¬â¢s Berkshire Hathaway Group, making this potentially one of the better companies in America to work for in terms of salary and benefits. Lindsey said, ââ¬Å" zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-80493423303486485312019-11-19T22:42:00.001-08:002019-11-19T22:42:02.249-08:00Facebook Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words - 1Facebook - Essay Example The internet has a variety of different social networking websites such as MySpace, Netlog, Hi5, Yahoo and Facebook. This essay will examine and scrutinize Facebook and its varied features. It will begin with Facebook as a business and determining its industry from different aspects. Second, it will move to some information about Facebook, as well as details, such as Facebook background and some other facts. Third, this paper will go through a rundown of different business theories and strategies that Facebook uses like SWOT and PEST analysis, for instance. Fourth, this piece will take a look at Facebook data via explaining market share and financial issues. Fifth, weââ¬â¢ll be defining the different application of theories and strategies to data being used by the Facebook management. Ant then finally, this document will conclude withà looking at Facebook as a new business field, and how technology has been an effective aspect in that field, and not to forget, going through priv acy and risk management in this organization.à According to Techterms (2011), Facebook is a web site and a social network service, which means that it is an online service and platform that mirrors and builds social relations among people, for example, sharing interests and common activities. In February 2004 Facebook was launched, and it was operated privately and owned by Facebook. The name was acquired through papers that were given to new students and staff. By July 2011, Facebook had reached more than 800 million users. An American 23, Mark Zuckerberg born in 14th of May 1984 founded Facebook by following and associating computers, with fellow students Chris Hughes, Eduardo Saverin and Dustin Moskovitz, all of whom were his roommates. Zuckerberg is an Internet entrepreneur and computer programmer. A number of social networking websites were already developed by Mark Zuckerberg while he was still studying Psychology at Harvard University. The idea of zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7454223135116768632.post-53616107535396436772019-11-17T11:12:00.001-08:002019-11-17T11:12:03.575-08:00Those Who Came and Followed Him Essay Example for Free Those Who Came and Followed Him Essay The Gospel according to John draws a distinction to the destinies of Simon Peter and John the Apostle whom Jesus loves. In resemblance to his teacher who is in the person of Jesus Christ, Simon Peterââ¬â¢s life is a testament that the ultimate expression of love is the sacrifice of oneââ¬â¢s own life for the benefit of the one he loves. As for the Apostle whom Jesus loves, John devoted his long life in proclamation of the love of the Heavenly Father through His only Begotten Son. Be that as it may, both disciples served as instruments in spreading the Good News as they lived in faithful accordance to the will of the Father. As recorded history would have it, it is for certain that Simon Peter worked in Rome at the latter his of his earthly life. It was there where he suffered and died as a martyr for being a believer of Jesus Christ (Niswonger, 1992). The death of Simon Peter establishes the historical basis of the Bishops of Romeââ¬â¢s assertion to his apostolic leadership. It was because of his bluntness that he unavoidably found himself in serious disagreement with Jewish powers that be. He had been placed under arrest twice as ordered by the high priests. It has been said that by some miracle he had been unchained from prison and surprised his fellow disciples by unexpectedly arriving on the scene before them. He then spread the Good News in Lydda and Joppa (Ruffin, 1998). In Caesarea, he came to know Cornelius and eventually convinced a Gentile to embrace the Catholic faith (Ruffin, 1998). Having recognized that the Gentilesââ¬â¢ maximum support is crucial for the sect, he facilitated in forming the early guiding principle towards them. As a result of such distinction he was elected Bishop of the See of Antioch (Ruffin, 1998). The idea that Paul was martyred at the time of Neroââ¬â¢s rule is firmly established on the writings of Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria as well as St. Irenaeus (Ruffin, 1998). The epistles he wrote are for those people from Asia Minor who chose to be converted and embraced Christianity. The First Epistle is full of concerns regarding shared kindness, charity, and meekness. Generally, it communicates the Christian duties expected to be practiced at all times. Towards the end, he offers good wishes from the church at Babylon. This is acknowledged as another proof that Paul wrote the letter in Rome, which was then referred to as Babylon (Ruffin, 1998). The Second Epistle cautions against wrong beliefs, tells about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and concludes with a brilliant doxology as it states that the faithful must grow in the love of God for He alone deserves the glory now and forever. The Apostle whom Jesus loves is regarded as the writer of one of the Gospels, the Book of Revelation as well as the Epistles (Ruffin, 1998). It is believed that he spent some time in Patmos though the exact length of his stay has not been recorded. Emperor Domitian of Rome believed that he had been able to silence the affectionate elder (Ruffin, 1998). However, the Emperorââ¬â¢s efforts cannot hinder the plan of the Heavenly Father to allow John to write a book which would form an integral part of the sacred scripture. The book of Revelation conveys the supreme victory over the power of evil by Jesus Christ as God the Savior (Life Application Study Bible NIV, 2005). When all else fails, it is a wonderful encouragement to be know that great things will come to put an end to the sorrows of life on earth. The assurance that in the end, God will reign supreme provides the utmost relief to the soul. The Revelation best concludes the sacred scripture as it imparts the promise of life eternal for those who believe. Old age did not allow John to conduct ministries as he used to. Instead, he sought the help of his brethren to transport him to places where he could spread the Good News (Ruffin, 1998). He has always said that children must love their brothers and sisters (Ruffin, 1998). It was the message he usually imparted. In this light, it forms the greatest expression of his Christian mission. By spreading the word of God, he allowed himself to be filled with the love of his Master, Jesus Christ and taught the faithful the way to salvation. zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12381649575122017382noreply@blogger.com0