Essays on Christmas

Massive flood in Arkansas

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (2015) flooding of Arkansas river has been the worst since 1990. Starting on Christmas evening, the flooding followed heavy rainfall that reached 10 inches in western and northern parts of Arkansas. More than 40 counties were affected by flood that caused wide-spread damage. As the river remained high for several days, the flooding actively spread to neighboring states, such as Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama (Hardy, 2015). Major causes of deaths and injuries tended to deal with drowning and falling trees. The injuries took place at different moments throughout the day. On December 26th ...

Introduction

Netzly (2000) defines special effects as the process of turning the imaginary events of a film look so real. This can be achieved mechanically through makeup and visual manipulations of images. In the early years of film production, special effects were manually done but in the current generation, both visual effects and makeup can be achieved through the use of computer generated imagery (CGI) (Netzly, 2000). Use of specialized materials like silicone to creatively transform a film cast into what the director envisages and in accordance with the theme of the film is the work of the makeup and ...

Louise Glück, a Pulitzer-Prize winning poet, is often named to be one of America’s most gifted contemporary poets. Love Poem is one of her numerous works about rejection, loneliness, isolation in family relationships, and loss. The poem tells the reader a story about the relationships between a mother and a son. The relationships are undoubtedly problematic; they lack love and affection. The son misses his mother’s attention and care while she is getting involved into more and more unsuccessful affairs. It is true that the woman is looking for consolation after the death of her husband, ...

Science fiction, regardless of its medium, is often thought to be a means of projecting our ideas of the future – what it could be, what it might become, how it should be, and so on. This is often demonstrated in the utopian and dystopian genres of SF, in which future societies, either good or bad, are showcased in order to explore sociological and philosophical ideas about humanity and society. As Jameson notes, this kind of future projection and prediction can be complicated to express, as semiotics and symbolism grants us the ability to investigate those ideas in more abstract ...

Christmas Day is an annual Mass celebrated by Christians to commemorate the birth of Jesus. Just as other events, borrowed from pagan cults, scientists believe that Christmas also owes its origin not to the birth of Jesus, but mostly is a continuation of pagan rituals. The adoption of Christianity in Europe was accompanied not only with the displacement of pagan cults, but also borrowing some of their elements. So to ease the population shift from one religion to another, the Christian church often retained pagan holidays, but gave new meaning to them (Pappas, “Pagan Roots? 5 Surprising Facts About ...

This paper is the literature review. It deals with the topic of religion in schools. The main goal of this paper is to show how the selected sources support the topic and how they are similar and different from each other. In order to achieve this goal, different sources of information concerning the topic were carefully analyzed and examined. Studies show that people are prone to oppose a constitutional amendment, which declares that the United States is considered to be Christian nation. However, the same studies also reveal that people tend to support teaching creationism in public schools. Moreover, ...

Written for:

Problem statement: XXX Company needs a strong investment to protect its future position Purpose statement: To evaluate and recommend a company which XXX can invest in Evaluating Uber business performance Executive summary This paper aimed at evaluating the business performance of Uber and determines whether XXX company’s decisions to invest in Uber is feasible. The paper evaluated Uber performance in terms of business strategies, market analysis, financial standings and business ethics. In terms of business strategies, the Uber value to innovation has been a key to its exemplary growth both domestically and globally. Innovation strategy in Uber can ...

The hardship and constant struggle of life make the human relationship stronger and more mature. If the person is satisfied from inner, he does not need any kind of material pleasure. Even in meagre earning, and other hardship of the life, the person can be satisfied and mentally stable if he learns to measure the value of love and sacrifice. This is the major ideology on which the two stories “The Gift of The Maggi” by O Henry (William Sidney Porter) and second is “A Worn Path by Welty Eudora can be analysed. Finding our happiness in the happiness ...

Light in August, Saint Maybe, and The Things They Carried

The literature contains unique expressions of life issues. In close view, many writers have written on various matters affecting humanity. Importantly, their writings have significantly inspired society's understanding and appreciation of life. Thus, the stories and accounts told from various perspectives help to draw lessons, ideas, and various themes from the actual life. Some of the novels recount of predicaments that people went through in life. This paper considers the theme of predicaments in three novels. The first is Light in August by William Faulkner, Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler, and The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Put ...

- Introduction to Relevant Literature

This chapter reviews the literature sources which provide relevant information and data for analyzing the chosen topic of applying the marketing mix in three chosen countries on the examples of three companies: Blizzard Entertainment (US), Rockstar North (UK) and Tencent (China). The main area for the collection of academic sources was marketing, as it is directly connected with the topic. Due to the reason that marketing in computer games is not extensively researched, I reviewed the literature on marketing, game industry and some sources about the three chosen ...

Ole Kirk Kristiansen established Lego brand to help children to play well by putting together play habits, housing conditions, and family patterns using bricks. He wanted to promote the imagination and creative expression of children as they grow. Lego brand helps children in learning and developing. The company will ensure it delivers the spontaneous joy of creation and experiences for both girls and boys. Boy Toys have been a success but that of girls failed. Lego friends are a new brand launched in 2011 to appeal to the girls segment (Wieners 69).

Brand Management

Lego Company has had strong umbrella brand because of the ...

The film is based on the short story "The Greatest Gift"by Philip Van Doren Stern written in 1939 and published in 1945. It was produced and edited by Frank Capra in 1946. It is a traditional Christmas movie in USA. It is very inspiring, and positive, it shows that everyone has his/her own calling, destiny and mission in life. The main character is George Bailey (by James Stewart), who decided to commit a suicide on Christmas Eve as he thought that his life is miserable. The film genre can be defined as fantasy comedy-drama. ‘It’s a wonderful life’ is considered ...

- There are manifest and latent functions of all of societies. What are the manifest and latent functions of Facebook?

Facebook have become so large since its launch in the year 2004. It has changed the world and its perspective of social networking. It provides accessibility of information regarding people’s lives including their address, friends and even hobbies and personal preferences Facebook has altered our means of communication and interaction. Every day, more and more people use Facebook. Facebook serves different functions to every one of us.

Facebook can serve manifest and latent functions. Manifest and ...

Nike’s Lightning strikes!

Lightning is a line of sports shoes for children. Exclusively designed for the little growing up feet.

Background:

The World Health Organization recommends intense play and activity for children. They recommend in the least 60 minutes of Moderate to Vigorous physical activity daily and also mention that more of it will lead to additional health benefits. They also recommend that the exercises must be aerobic and bone loading aimed to increase the muscle tone. This recommendation is specific to children in the age group of 5 – 17 years.

Increasing body weight has been an area of serious concern globally and ...

Slide 2: Bagpipes

Bagpipes fall in the aerophones class of musical instruments, which uses a source of constant air supply and enclosed reeds to produce sound notes, has historically been played in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Europe and Caucasia. They trace the origins as far back as 1000 BC, in the Middle East. References to bagpipes have been unearthed, with evidence of Emperor Nero having been depicted playing a tibia in 2nd Century (Cannon, 2008). The arrival of the bagpipes in Europe is marked by their appearance in the continent’s iconography and art in the 13th century, before spreading to the ...

The essay SantaLand Diaries by David Sedaris is definitely a piece of fun and a great opportunity to improve your mood in case you feel sad. It is the story of the author, somewhat exaggerated about the way he worked as an elf in "SantaLand" at Macy's department store. The way he describes the stories he witnessed and took part in at work is really entertaining and interesting. Moreover, it makes me also think about the role of Christmas in my life and the way this holiday is celebrated. I do not completely share the attitude of Sedaris to the ...

Introduction

The 9/11 attacks were unpredictable, and they shook the entire country. Two planes came out of nowhere, and struck the twin towers in order to demise them forever. The hallmark constructions of the New York City became pile of dust in matter of a few hours. The implications of the attacks were far reaching to say the least, and the culture of locality dramatically changed after terrorist attacks in New York. Before the attacks, New York was a hub for socialization, entertainment, and sports, but after the attacks, life in the City became dull. People experience fear while on the road. ...

Authorship of the Gospels

The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John have or have not been written by specific individuals. The Catholic tradition has always believed that Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are specific persons who have recorded the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. According to Felix Just, SJ. (Who Really Wrote the Gospels, and Why Should we Care), recent scholars have argued the anonymity of the original authors. In his comparative chart of the gospels, Just identified the gospels’ traditionally attributed as well as the implied authors. Mark was John Mark of Jerusalem; Matthew was a tax collector and apostle; Luke ...

ICTHUS is a business operating in the event organizing industry where she deals with a number of events solutions such as electrical installations, equipment hire, Christmas solutions as well as general event solutions. Quite a number of assets that the company holds is evidently underutilized, as the owners of the company now seek ideas on how bases these four departments can be synchronized so that they can work together for maximum benefits to the company. Additionally, it is in the interest of the company to establish how best they can approach the market so as to beat increasing pressure from competitors. This ...

Question 1 Identify two passages from the essay where the author uses description effectively. For each passage, explain the impact or effect of this description.

“A thigh-length leather vest covered with fringe and studded with silver, it dates from around 1967, a fanciful time in college-boy fashions.”

In this passage the author uses description effectively, for presenting how his leather vest looked like. This description depicts a fashion item and its effect is visual, as the readers can imagine how the jacket looks, attaching all the elements of the description to the item, for identifying a glamorous and fancy leather jacket. Moreover, this description generates also an immediate association with a person who wears it: a young boy, portly, proud, with a somehow restlessness temper. In the same time, ...

Introduction

Art has over the years been used as a form of expression. It is through art that various artists have been able to present their thoughts and feelings regarding various events, peoples, cultures, and occurrences to their audiences. In Preble’s Art forms Chapter 5, the author builds on the idea that arts are based on various objectives and motives by their artists. The Chapter argues that there are three theories upon which the creation of art is based. This paper will first of all discuss these three theories and apply these theories to the artwork Violet faces Red Side ...

Southern Baptists have been, for the last few decades, one of the more polarizing denominations within the Christian faith. The largest Baptist sect in the world, and the largest collection of Protestants in the United States, it ranks second only to the Catholic Church in terms of the number of Christian believers in the United States. Its history is rooted in the racist troubles of the American South, though, as it split off from the Baptists in the northern part of the country in 1845, in a disagreement about the morality of slavery. Once the Civil War ended, the black ...

Executive Summary

Uber was founded in 2009 by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick in San Francisco. Both were tech veterans who invented Uber to be a competitor of the traditional taxi services. It first started as a private luxury car service that was used by top executives. Whenever one of these executives needed a ride, they would email Kalanick for a code that allowed them access to the smartphone app. This app connected passengers with drivers. Uber works the same way that Expedia connects passengers to airlines. By March 2014, Uber was operating in 85 cities and 33 countries. The company had more than 400 ...

The “deadweight loss of Christmas” is the loss that occurs when individuals make choices on behalf of others that do not match the needs or the value of the items they buy. In this respect, if a person buys a Christmas gift that the receiver finds useless, the money is economically lost. At the same time, the gifts may have inflated cost since the businessmen tend to hike prices during holidays when demand for certain goods rises rapidly. Typically, the “deadweight loss of Christmas” affects extended family members who do not have a close contact with the rest of the members and, ...

Dick Gregory is one of the most well-known black comedians and social rights activist who became popular because of his biting humor in criticizing racial prejudice. He is also a nutrition guru and a health entrepreneur advocating change of diet as a catalyst of better living. “Born into poverty, a circumstance he frequently used as the basis for his humor, Dick Gregory attended Southern Illinois University, where he ran track and was the University’s most outstanding athlete in 1953.” (Clovis 539) Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory began his career in the national comedy scene during the year 1961 in The Playboy Club in ...

Abstract

The debate between the differences and similarities of American and Japanese cartoons continous to divide the world while trying to answer which one is the best. American cartoon supporters claim that American cartoons are better than its Japanese counterpart because of its content and brand of comedy. On the other hand, Japanese cartoons or anime fans would argue Japanese anime is better than American cartoons not just because of its more diverse storylines, but also because of its embodiment of Japanese society and realism in its entirety. This paper will discuss the differences and similarities of American and Japanese ...

The Annie Smith Dance Center 2

In the uploaded exel file there is a financial analysis of the Annie Smith Dance Center. I have analyzed the annual activity of this center and would like to show the results.

With the number of concerts that the center has today we have:

Profit = Revenues – Total Costs = 1 627 500-(765 000+253 000 +515 000) = - 94 500$

It means that the center incurs losses.

I have computed the break even point of number of performances for each type of dance. The results are on lists 2-5 in the exel file. I would like to say some words about the shortcomings of multi-product analysis. According to the Business Owner's Toolkit (2013), the main shortcoming is that ...

Society is influenced by almost everything in the world. For instance, art provides us with an esthetical view of the world, while politics gives us a chance to understand all the mechanisms of a country. Furthermore, a very special and unique role is given to music in the context of social relationships. It can greatly influence our minds: encourage us to perform insane actions; make us feel happy, upset or even furious. Music is a tool that can easily control people’s thoughts and believes. Over the course of times, people used this instrument in order to deliver their ideas and expectations to ...

The trusted quarterly turning of the winter, summer, autumn, and springtime seasons are simply a guide for the U.S. retail sector. About 1 million retail outlets comprise this sector with combined yearly sales of about $5 trillion. To keep consumers purchasing year-round retailers and manufacturing companies follow seasonal calendars to enhance impulse buying regardless of the season.

Start Early

Perhaps you have found that even before the children return to school, many retail shelves are stocked with Christmas cards and Halloween candies. Retail professionals plan their merchandise and advertising strategies months beforehand to achieve success in this industry (Hoover's Staff, n.d.).

Six Months to a Year in Advance

Innovative ...

The Republic of Ireland, more commonly referred to as Ireland occupies five-sixths of the island of Ireland, the second largest island of the British Isles. Its demography, history, geography and culture are unique (see Appendix 1 for scale map).

Ireland, which is to the far west of Europe, is also west of the island of Great Britain. The Republic covers 70,280 of the island’s total area of 84,431 square kilometres. The climate is temperate maritime, modified by the North Atlantic Current which contributes to its mildwinters and cool summers. Because of the high precipitation, the climate ...

Christmas is considered to be both a religious holiday as well as a worldwide cultural event. Christians around the world celebrate Christmas in December to remember the birth of Jesus, their spiritual leader. However, this holiday began long before Jesus was born, and has changed throughout the years depending on the geography and climate of the country it is being celebrated in. The cultural phenomenon of Christmas first began centuries before the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, as cultures would celebrate the Winter Solstice. The importance of celebrating the Winter Solstice came out of the fact that many people worked ...

Each country has its own traditions. These traditions are based on the history and religion of the region. Let us explore such a tradition as Wigilia (Christmas Eve) in Poland, its background and the food that is often cooked in this case. In Polish life Wigilia is one of the most important family holidays. It is also the most important holiday of the year. Wigilia is the day that precedes Christmas. It is also the name of holiday supper where all family members are gathered. According to this tradition, the supper begins with the appearance of the first ...

1. Problem Solving Project 1.1. How Mathematical Problem Solving Can Lead to Excellence, Personal Development and Integrity Outside of a Mathematics Classroom The philosophical understanding of the world, its general laws and basic scientific concepts is not possible without mathematics. Mathematical problem solving leads to excellence, personal development and integrity outside of a mathematics classroom. It helps to analyze, compare and classify objects, establish cause-and-effect relations and patterns, build logical chains of reasoning and develop algorithmic thinking. Mathematics allows us to develop some important mental faculties: analytical, deductive (the ability to generalize), critical, forward-looking (the ability to forecast, ...

“Psycho” is one of the most horrifying movies by Alfred Hitchcock. Although there were no grandiose shots, Hitchcock was able to invoke horror and thrill among the audience because of how he presented the crime scene and how he provided close ups of the victims. The black and white screen adds more horrifying effect and delivers an eerie atmosphere. Hitchcock introduces the viewers to the film’s characters and invites them to enter their world through consistent close up shots. By doing so, the audience establishes a much closer contact with the character and they seem to observe his/her experience ...

For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be. Childish memories remain vivid, no matter are they good or bad. A child cannot choose his parents and accepts anything that happens to him in the early years. After becoming a grown-up he can look at his luggage of hurts, attitudes, and false assumptions and decide, as a mature personality, which of them he really wants to discard in order to obtain internal harmony. However, there are memories that you want to carry through your whole life and keep them ...

Introduction

Humans have always treated culture as a basis for making decisions, and the societal realism is a defining influence that gives oneself identity and respect. However, one hardly comes to realize in the lifetime that he or she is subjecting shim or herself to racial pressures needlessly because the world of capitalism works against the working class according to perceived and accepted worldview in this regard. The major argument of the articles is to highlight a reality that covers one’s ability to find pride in his or her racial background and professional one as well. The failure of lagging races ...

- Brief Introduction - Analysis of A Clean and Well-Lighted Place by Ernest Hemingway - Analysis of The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - Analysis of The Storm by Kate Chopin - Conclusion Within the story, lies the dark theme of death and loneliness which is portrayed by the old customer who only exists in despair despite his wealth and providing a brief description of the author’s life, having a physical defect (deafness) and living in old age. The old and the young waiter were the author’s representation of himself as a youth ...

The ‘Gift of Magi’ is a short story written by the celebrated American writer, William Sydney Porter. His pen name is ‘O. Henry’ and the story was created in 1906. O. Henry was a brilliant writer and most of his works are known for their exquisite charm, wordplay and excellent characterization with intricate story endings. His stories are commonly set during the early 20th century and deals mostly with the ordinary civilians. The Gift of Magi is a humorous and colorful love story that uses surprise endings and scenic coincidences. The story is about a young couple who are in love with each ...

Advertising is the main resource to business since it allows businesses or organizations the chance to reach or connect with its customers. Moreover, it avails other opportunities of gaining new customers. Through advertising, an organization may raise its market share. Nonetheless, large base of customers determines the market share a company owns. This is the reason effective advertising planning and implementation or executions are important (Berger & Mitchell, 2009). Many factors can make advertising effective. An effective advertising execution plan has several key components, and every component serves a purpose within the smooth operation or functioning of advertising strategies. Properly ...

Though San Gabrielle is the main geographical centre of this region, the ‘Chinese District’ has other regions, Monterey Park, Temple City, Alhambra and Rowland Heights. Being the main geographical area of this place, it has many Chinese people. In this paper, we shall discuss more about San Gabrielle or as many know it, the Chinese District.

History

San Gabriele was founded by Junipero Serra and in 1852; it became the original Township of Los Angeles County. It was named after the Mission San Gabriele Arcangel, and its motto, is ‘A city with a Mission’’. In the 19th Century, the western part ...

Introduction

A consumer diary is important for the following reasons. One, It is used to capture frequent and small purchased items that a consumer uses. The diary is meant to capture all the expenses on food and beverages that a consumer uses nonprescription drug and supplies, tobacco and personal care products. A consumer diary is self-managed within a specified period of time. The diary is used to show the amount of expenditure a consumer uses on products that they use. It can also be employed in analyzing the consumers’ loyalty towards the items and also checking consumer behavior (Maclaran, et al., 2007). An example ...

Elvis Presley’s Impact on Popular Music

Elvis Presley 1935 - 1977 Introduction Music researchers seem to form two extremes in their placement of Elvis Presley in the history of popular music. One extreme pinpoints Elvis Presley as a turning point in the course of popular music and the other regards him as just another musician, one that happened to be in the right place at the right time. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. It is true that Elvis was not the first white musician to authentically perform African American music (Birnbaum, 2013: vii). But it is also true that his undeniable talent, ...

The dialectical relationship between love and material objects is complex. In the United States of America different elements in culture often take opposing sides: some, like most spiritual organizations, favoring the former, and others, like the capitalistic worldview, favoring the latter. O. Henry was one of this country’s most famous turn-of-the-nineteenth-century writers, who constantly incorporated its culture into his texts; “The Gift of the Magi”, one of his most famous and important short stories, deals with this dichotomy. Using many of O. Henry’s staples, it rests on irony to construct a bittersweet tale where love ends up prevailing. ...

Finding One’s Own Identity

Introduction The topic of this paper is how a person finds his or her story in the midst of a whole new world. As free human beings, we often find ourselves in places which surprise, shock, amuse and enlighten us with their unfamiliarity. It is not very comfortable for every one of us to accept the fact that what we perceive is seldom real, or something that we can relate to when we experience it firsthand. The sources that have been used for the construction of this paper include various articles, essays and books which pertain to the topic. My ...

Introduction

The Holiday is an American Christmas-themed romantic comedy film that premiered in the year 2006. It was written, directed and produced by Nancy Meyers and distributed by Universal Studios and Columbia Pictures. The whole story revolves around two lovelorn ladies, Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz, from the opposite sides of the Atlantic. It is a lovable love story with all Christmas trimmings.

Plot

It all begins when two victorious yet miserable women link through the website of home swapping and decide to exchange their homes for a while in an effort to forget their relationship crises and troubles. Living completely opposite lives, ...

Retailer 1

The first retailer deals with in selling as well as retailing coco cola products. One of the store’s coca cola products includes the coca cola six pack which was the main product of inquiry. Coca cola is a carbonated soft drink that helps the users to quench their thirst. This type of product was mainly introduced to encourage and even attract coca cola clients to purchase the product and take it with them home. The pack is usually designed to suit different occasions such as Christmas festive seasons. For instance, there is Vintage 6 pack Christmas, 6 pack of ...

- Introduction Since Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997, there have been a plethora of changes in the country. However, in other ways, the country has remained much the same as it was under British rule. To this day, Hong Kong remains a special administrative region of China, which means that it is afforded special economic and political freedoms that the rest of the country is not afforded. Today, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world, and has a GDP that is the 44th largest in the world. This is no mean feat ...

X X X X X 1 Introduction Since the 1930s a new philosophical direction developed almost without recognition of the public. Since then it gained in importance, till it has reached quite recently the predominant role. While this philosophical movement was in the beginning described as Logical Empiricism, or Neopositivism it is nowadays much more accurately described bas Analytical Philosophy. It conducts language and notion analysis on the basis of logic. Gaining popularity in the last years it has altered and even erased some old concepts of classical philosophy. - Vienna Circle ...

During Christmas season every year the pressure or retailers to deliver goods right today or the next day increases many folds. The case is no different for the apparel industry where the seasonal demands as well as changing fashions make it mandatory for the retailers like Marks & Spenser (M&S) to have extremely robust warehousing arrangements through out the supply chain. Most retailers particularly those who are online, depend on the strength of their supply chain network and warehousing, like logistics, in a vital part of the overall business model. In this note we will delve deeper into application of warehouses ...

Health Map

12 Disease Categories Listed. A. Animal; B. Environmental; C. Fever/ Febrile; D. Hemorrhagic; E. Hospital Acquired Infection; F Neurologic; G Other; H. Respiratory; I. STD; J. Vectorborne; K. Gastrointestinal; L. Skin/ Rash. Alerts DATE: 17 Dec 2014. A. 287 Respiratory Alerts; B. 155 Animal Alerts; C. 135 Vectorborne Alerts; D. 111 Gastrointestinal alerts; E. 100 Hemorrhagic alerts; F. 33 Neuro alerts; G. 29 other alerts; H. 22 skin/ rash alerts I. 18 fever/ febrile alerts; J. 16 Hospital related infections; K. 11 STD alerts; L. 6 environmental alerts 100 Hemorrhagic Alerts – 94 Ebola Alerts Morris, Keith. “ ...

In the era of Digital media, Brand Story telling needs to more realistic and pertinent so that the consumers can immediately relate themselves to the brand. Every band has some characters that help the viewer in association and they keep a track of that character development. The first step in Digital Marketing is making the target viewer feel a part of the story. The L’Oreal Hair color started its Gum Gums advertisement targeting campaign in May 2014; the users could see women from all over the world describing the 40 hair washes post color and listed their experiences with a particular ...

Part One

Target Audience: Parents and Guardians of children between the ages of 3 and 9. The kids’ festival is sponsored by Johnsons and Johnson Company. Further financial assistance is provided by several manufacturers of consumables like toys, toilet soaps, snacks, and detergents. The event is slated for Christmas day.

Visuals

That dominant background color of the poster is a bright sky-blue color that is easily visible. A cartoon of a happy looking male bumble bee (putting on a red velvet jacket and a black leather belts with a candy bag in a posture that makes him appears like he is throwing colored candies at a ground of children) ...

As the Christmas season approaches, children all around the world are mostly thinking and talking about Santa Claus, wondering if they have been good enough to earn a Christmas gift or not. The very mention of Santa Claus brings to mind a heavy-set man, with a long white beard, and a potbelly dressed in red and white with a red sack that contained Christmas presents for children, that made the deliveries on the eve of Christmas day. Some people believe that Santa is real, some believe that he is only a tale told to children to make the Christmas season happier. However, there exists a story ...

The E-news article written by Zach Johnson presents typical Hollywood characters, it shows their busy acting careers and how their careers affect the decisions they make. Liam Hemsworth and Emily blunt are trying to adjust to their new lifestyle in the USA and are plunged into a tradition that they are not used to, they are, however, very receptive and adjust to the change. Liam, although not excited about thanksgiving, accepts that he has celebrated past Thanksgiving Holidays. Since the article is about a public holiday which is seen in positive light by many people, the writer digresses into a more cheerful ...

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Business Supply Chain Description The supply chain for many companies can be interrupted by different things such as weather, seasons and high demands. One main example that has affected supply chain is the weather. For instance, last Christmas, deliveries were delayed to customers because of extreme weather conditions and snow storms that affected transportation. Amazon, BestBuy and other business are not to be blamed, but the couriers. Distributors use different shipping couriers such as UPS, USPS, FedEx and others. Ground shipping is commonly used because it is easier and more affordable. During Christmas, consumers shop for gifts ...

What with the advent of CGI and other forms of computer animation, it is now almost impossible to tell what is real and what is computerized in movies. Taking a look back at movies made in earlier times can sometimes leave those films open to ridicule, unless one takes the time to consider the technology that was available when those movies were made. One example would be the original version of Clash of the Titans. From a modern point of view, the doddering movements of the Kraken and other creatures, as well as the wavering flight of the enchanted owl, look ...

1.0 Introduction It is important to critically scan the macro environment before producing a product or expanding into new market or region. Moreover, the detailed analysis of the marketing strategies helps to correctly identify and target potential customers (Cant, Strydom, Jooste and Plessis 2009). This report will briefly discuss the macro environmental scan and marketing strategies which will be followed by detailed recommendations. 2.0 Product Description The product is the toy that will be especially launch for the occasion of Christmas and will be branded under the name of “Santa Christmas Spin”. The top will spin along ...

Sources of Media Power and Politics in the Media

Introduction News making is one of the most important parts of media management. It is important to establish early at this point that there are a lot of ways how mass media can be used by the politicians. Most of the time this often greedy group of people deal with influential and key people in the mass media to further their political and other self-interests, which we all know is against the principles and standards of ethical practices in mass media and communications. Below is a list of eight sources of media power or media strategies with specific examples from ...

Trend could be defined as a general direction in which a particular item, subject or object tends to move. It could also be used to mean a style of doing things that would be currently acceptable as new and attracts everybody. That is, trend is a style that everybody would wish to be associated to. Trend prediction would, therefore, imply the ability of a person to be able to forecast a specific line in which a chosen field would likely to move in the foreseeable future. Burning fabric was a specific textile line whose trendy nature could also be predictable. The choice of color palettes could ...

Essay

Roger and Me is a documentary film, chronicles of the efforts of General Motors, one of the world’s largest corporation. Michael Moore makes the social catastrophe, happened in his native city Flint (Michigan) as the theme of his first documentary. This catastrophe happened after the General Motors’ direction decided to close all their enterprises, situated in that city. The entire film Michael Moor chases Roger Smith, the head of this corporation to tell him about the consequences of this decision that led to absolute unemployment. It is hard to imagine, but over 30 thousand of people (from the 150.000 ...