Essays on Occasion

Introduction

Holidays are highly regarded by people in western America. For instance, Christmas is highly celebrated in the western America. In 1867 in Virginia City, Montana, the Americans the Christmas ball in the Rocky Mountains. Christmas, is one occasion so highly rated that people subordinate all other activities including business in order to hold this celebration in the Rocky Mountains . The 1867 Christmas ball thrown by the social elite in Virginia City marked a very special occasion for Christmas celebrations by western Americans. This paper focuses on addressing Christmas celebrations; by looking at the 20 dollar Christmas ball on 1867, ...

IT Procurement in Healthcare: Reducing Risks

Healthcare information technology (IT) purchases are a huge undertaking for any healthcare system. It could pose substantial company and lawful risks. Think about it. Every healthcare system intersects with human lives. A technical glitch could prove costly. Some research has shown that a great number of IT procurement projects fail, are over budget, or usually do not deliver anticipated benefits. The chance of IT procurement failure is caused when healthcare providers do not consider reasonable safeguards that will help them manage the risks associated with this procurement. This paper will explore how they could minimize these risks so as ...

Executive summary Cross-Cultural Training for Global Business

Familiarizing with the culture of any given nation is necessary for inventors. It is in line with ensuring that they conform with the callings of the given nation, in this case the UK. There are many considerations that the business ventures have to examine.
The British are formal in their dealings. They always ensure that the business meetings are conducted in a way that will ensure the ethics and standards of business are upheld. The meetings are also held in designated places that ensure that both parties live to the billing of the issue at hand.
In line with ...

President Barrack Obama at US capitol, Washington D.C. in February 12, 2013, gave this speech; at 9.15 PM. EST., the purpose of the speech was to give the citizens the proceedings with regard to state of the union of the country. Evidently, the speaker is the appropriate in this kind of an occasion since it is the role of the president to tell continually the state of progress of the nation to the citizens in order for them to be able to evaluate how best they are fairing as a nation. The subject is fitting for this occasion since ...

Introduction

In this paper we are going to compare and contrast two kinds of historical sculptures which were used in accurate representation of some of the significant features which characterized the social well being of the people. These features included; childhood, old age as well as physical deformity. In the Hellenistic period, sculptural practices were very important and were symbolically used to illustrate certain meanings of certain occurrences. At one point in time, sculptures were made for various purposes and represented a wide range of occupations in which humans love. As time grew, further interests grew and the concerned individuals ...

All cultures have similar life-cycle events that is; marriage, birth, the passage from childhood to adulthood and death. These transitions are generally influenced by culture. Culture can be divided into two; modernity and traditional culture. Modernity defines the type of culture in the Western counties in the developed world. Tradition culture on the other hand is the culture in the developing countries such as Africa. Unlike modernity, Africa for instance is pretty much rich in culture from birth to death, all these occasions are crowned with ceremonies to mark the event. Among Africans, every stage in life is crowned ...

Should a teacher who has broken a serious law unrelated to teaching such as impaired driving, embezzlement, assault, among others be prohibited by teaching? This paper disagrees and wishes to express the position that such a teacher ought to be allowed to teach and that a clear distinction must be delineated between the teacher and the person in the teacher. This paper asserts that barring the teacher from teaching would be against the spirit of the law, would be equal to committing an injustice and would equally set a high bar for teachers that is absent in other professions ...

The piece of reading starts with a fair account of the teaching methods developed over time. The table provided also illustrates adequate account of the methods, ranging from method- explanation, treatment of error to student- teacher roles and current use. The reading also provides information on the theories and studies based on which the changing methods were based. However, in terms of utility, there seems to be certain gaps. When a developmental trend is presented, it is always important to shed light in considerable details on what impact of factor- internal or external, explicit or implicit- triggers the development ...

The day would forever remain etched in my memory. I was still pondering on how I would celebrate, dance and merry-make in my eighteenth birthday. The colorful moment was of great significance to my life. Despite having been brought up in a well-off background, I had adopted the attitude of simplicity. I always strove to be humble and admired individuals based on their personality. This very day, I expected a collection of gifts from friends and relatives. Most importantly, I yearned for a gift from mum. I persistently reminded her about the occasion as if she had forgotten.
The ...

The effects of proper nutrition on athletic performance are impossible to overemphasis. Diet is important for all people; but for athletes it becomes even more important as it is a part of their job to perform on the field. Turning into a tip top competitor obliges great qualities, great preparing and moulding and a sensible eating regimen. Ideal nourishment is crucial for crest execution. Nourishing falsehood can do as much mischief to the aspiring competitor as great sustenance can offer assistance
Nourishment and athletic execution: Nourishment can help improve athletic execution. A dynamic way of life and activity schedule, ...

According to Skinner, the behavior of the speaker is verbal. This is because there is a specially condoned listener who mediates the reinforcement of this behavior. The role of the listener in every verbal episode is not necessary verbal in any sense and that the behavior of a listener cannot be differentiated from other forms of his behavior. In language hypothesis however, is that the implicit idea of the listener is verbal. Skinner uses verbal behavior to demonstrate how a behavior analytic approach can be applied in call language. According to him verbal behavior is that kind of behavior ...

Question 1

The context in which leadership is being implemented in organizations is changing constantly. The problems and challenges faced by most organizations are becoming also complex. This is certainly the case for military organization. This is so because not only the threats to the nation’s defense more difficult to predict, but the very nature of the mission have changed, from traditional warfare to humanitarian aid and peacekeeping. Therefore, the necessary approach to military leadership should be considered. The environment and goal should be a starting point when considering the military leadership.
Currently, the military leaders have opted to adaptive ...

The Native American history and culture as we know it is rich and vibrant. Often mistaken for savages who had nothing better to do than scalp intruders and run naked through the woods, Native Americans were more civilized than first documented . Each tribe, large or small, was a society unto itself. They had forms of counsel, or government, and different tools they would use to maintain order and assign jobs. They planted crops, hunted, and continued their survival based on what the land was willing to give. When not concerned with survival, however, the Native Americans began to cultivate ...

Application Questions-sample responses

1-Why are you applying for this degree program?
In the modern dispensation, undergraduate degrees are first loosing their essence. There is increased competition in every field in everyone is required to enhance their skills based on the prevailing market needs. Employers are increasingly going for people who are more qualified in terms of education experience. My desire to take my career to the next level has prompted me to take an MBA course. It is because without an advanced education program, it becomes difficult to remain competitive in the market. I have learnt a lot of issues from my ...

Competition is continuously increasing in all sectors and businesses across the world. Companies are generating new innovative ideas to attract and pull customers. Chef Service is the concept that gaining popularity and has good scope of growth. There are very few companies such as Big City Chefs that are provide customized chef service to the customers. This paper intends to discuss various aspects of marketing associated with Chef Service such as value proposition, market segment, revenue generation and competitive analysis.

Concept Explanation

Grand Chef is a newly formed company that wants to serve to specific requirements of customers related to customized ...

Explain the Relationship between sociology and modernity and consider the implications of this relationship for sociological thinking

Sociology and modernity have a nexus in that both consider developments that occurred in the lives of human beings. In order to understand the relationship between the two, one needs to be able to define each. This essay shall demonstrate the relationship between sociology and modernity, seeking to highlight the effects modernity had on human beings lives which in other words are the subject of sociology. It is instructive to note from a definitional point of view that while sociology is the scientific approach in the study of human beings, modernity specifically refers to the era which has followed ...

(CANADIAN LAW, STATE AND CONSTITUTION)

Introduction

It is common for a trend to emerge in the process through which a country’s judiciary takes a given field of law and for how the law based approach evolves in a gradual manner over a given time period. In most cases different judicial eras often emerges in a delineated way, reflecting some changes in the human rights, even in the nation’s highest level court. In promotion of human rights, the pattern emerging in Canada is popularly defined as fast moving and a highly accelerating roller like coaster ride. At some occasion, ...

Forecast

The forecast is an arranging mechanism that helps the administration in its endeavors to adapt to the instability without bounds, depending predominantly on information from the over a significant time span and examination of patterns. Forecast begins with particular suspicions taking into account the administration's experience, knowledge, and judgment. (“Forecast,” n.d.) Sample scenario would be: The social insurance director that shares a future spending plan arrange, or has an anticipated date for the association for the future must forecast his or her information in the method for forthcoming events. It is essential for the chief to see how to ...

Our college leadership normally organizes dancing competition events for the students from different faculties in the college. The major activity is usually dancing. This week, the student leadership organized an event for students, which involved dancing over the night. The event was held in the university auditorium from 11 pm to 6am in the morning. The attendees were mostly students from within the university though youths from the surrounding community were also invited . Male and female dancers compete on stage motivated by various rewards that they receive after winning. As such, they were expected to dress up to the ...

Introduction

United States of America gained their independence from Great Britain in June 4 1776. This was a great accomplishment for the people of United States because now they could rule themselves. For most people they were happy but for the black people who were still slaves did not see this independence. This was still being experienced 75 years later after they had gained independence. Fredrick Douglass who was an abolitionist movement leader claimed this injustice on a speech he made at Rochester, New York in 1852 a day, which was after the Independence Day (Asante). In the speech, he ...

No matter how much fun a student may have at school, it is in the nature of students to eagerly await the next vacation. After an exhausting everyday routine, the students seek respite in the form of holidays. As soon as the winter holidays end, the wait for summer holidays begins. Although both the summer and winter holidays are welcomed, the season distinguishes the kind of activities that are undertaken during the holidays.
Winter holidays come at a time when laziness is at its peak. With snowfalls and sub-zero temperature, everyone prefers to stay indoors.Therefore, indoor activities are preferred ...

Introduction

Healthcare information systems are mostly recognized as the most significant attribute in improving US healthcare, and it also allows the reduction of medical related expenditures. By the year 2014, the administration foresees execution of a worldwide electronic health record (EHR). Healthcare experts and practitioners have the responsibility to keep information of the patient care activities that they execute. An excellent record maintenance results to patient protection, stability of care, evidence-supported healthcare and fine skilled practice. Keeping records allows and help in the inspection and monitoring which is important in numerous healthcare economies as well as medico legal concerns
There ...

Arab Marriage Ceremony

Most foreign Arabs living thousands of miles away from home still respect and uphold their traditions dearly. Unlike most other cultures that fade away as people are assimilated into new cultures in their immediate environment, the Arabs inherit their traditions and practice them without major foreign interference. The Arab wedding is one such occasion where the traditional practices inherited from the previous generations still remain popular (Monger, 2013). It is admirable to experience the ancient practices in an Arab wedding ceremony. Although the western culture has strongly influenced most indigenous wedding ceremonies (including the Arab wedding), the Arabic wedding ...

Xuan Festival: Knowing the Importance of Spring in Vietnam

Introduction
Vietnam has since fostered a special occasion for its people inside and outside its borders: the Xuan (“spring” in Vietnamese) Festival. Alternatively called the Tet (“festival” in Vietnamese), the Xuan Festival marks both the start of the lunar year in Vietnam and the beginning of spring based on the Vietnamese lunisolar calendar, usually between January and February in the Gregorian calendar. As an occasion with a distinct Vietnamese identity, the Xuan Festival provides a yearly opportunity for Vietnamese people around the world to gather and engage in festivities. Given the prominence of the Xuan Festival among Vietnamese people, ...

Position of Native American Narrative in the American Narrative

Local Americans endured an aggregate disaster throughout the span of the nineteenth century. At the same time their stories can't be basically dense into one expert account of thrashing and destruction. To comprehend what happened to "The American Indian," we have to take a gander at the lives of the numerous Indians––and whites––that helped this multi-faceted story. At practically every turn, Native Americans ended up overpowered by Anglo-Americans' budgetary and military assets. At the neither same time their reaction to occasions was not, one or the other one-dimensional nor defeatist. Some attempted discretion. Others turned to religion. ...

Introduction

Cornwell Performance Products Company herein find themselves in a very precarious position. They have an opportunity to balance their options in the conflict with the EPA and also with Epsilon or lose out completely in their business which, according to the available information, has been thriving well. The opportunity concerns their negotiations with Epsilon and keeping up to EPA demands. Before interrogating the negotiation plan, it is important to discuss some of the essentials of negotiation so that the negotiation plan becomes easier to draft. It should be remembered that negotiation is one of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms ...

Animal Farm and the Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution being one of the most recognized events in the world history had been opinionated and criticized throughout many writing pieces. Animal Farm, written by George Orwell, is a metaphoric and detailed novel published in 1956, reflecting the Russian revolution of the 1917. George Orwell the son of a British civil servant, born as Eric Arthur Blair, gained popularity and a boost of financial holdings after publishing the novel; Animal Farm. The novel is an anti-Soviet satire that takes place in a farm where the idea of animalism has been presented to the animals by a pig ...

Abstract

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that has the ability to impact every aspect of an individual’s life, as well as the lives of those around the alcoholic. The effects are far reaching, from the immediate family, to the co-workers and various medical personnel who are responsible for providing treatment for the myriad of physical and psychological ailments that are associated with alcoholism. While the disease is 100 percent preventable through abstinence, the negative health implications appear to be insufficient in preventing individuals from consuming alcohol. The following paper will outline three areas impacted by the effects of alcoholism, ...

El Greco the film

The film is considered to be a real art form in more ways than one as art is obviously part of the whole setup of film. Films about artists are also important parts of the whole genre and the one which we will be discussing is El Greco, a recent film which also has music by Vangelis as its soundtrack. El Greco was a great Spanish artist who lived in the 16th century and who bequeathed Spain with a large number of important artistic works.
The film focuses intrinsically on the painter’s life as well as on other ...

Reiman (2007) defines communication as the process of information transfer from one character to another. Hence, nonverbal communication is a type in which wordless cues are sent and received between persons (Reiman, 2007). In most instances, visual cues are used in nonverbal communication. Thus, nonverbal communication is seen as a nonlinguistic transfer of information that is achieved through auditory, visual, kinesthetic and tactile channels. On verbal communication stretches beyond kinesthetic or body language. It also includes physical appearance, proxemics, hepatics, paralanguages and gazes. This paper reports some of my experiences of nonverbal communications I witnessed during a previous marriage/wedding ...

The aphorism, technology is the capital of human habitation, is thus far true given the developments in information technology. Every single application involves some element of technology with smart and small gadgets that have computer characteristics increasingly finding their application in systems. The application is not limited to any field as it is spread across board in education, transport, energy, industry, trade, among other fields. In other words, the world has become overly reliant on information based technology. This reliance comes with its advantages and costs. The former include increased efficiencies, less costs and less time consumed in the ...

BEETHOVEN - Coriolan Overture, Op. 62HUGO GONZALEZ-PIOLI - The Love of Zero (Bassoon Concerto with Robert Florey's 1927 short silent film) (US premiere)ANNA CLYNE - Within Her ArmsSHOSTAKOVICH - Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107
The concert got underway with a rip roaring performance of Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture. Here the LACO played with considerable technical panache and demonstrated an intricate and almost intimate understanding of the work which is one of the most difficult of Beethoven’s overtures to bring off. The strong introduction showed off the LACO strings to excellent effect and the ...

Nick Bottom plays a very prominent role in William Shakespeare’s ‘A midsummer night’s dream’. This world famous play has a unique character, Nick Bottom. Nick is very humorous and keeps amusing audiences throughout the play. He has an amazing sense of humor which is witty, naughty and subtle and. Nick proves his significance in various scenes of the play through his comic skills. This paper intends to discuss Nick Bottom, his relations with other characters of the play, some special plans for him and several other related aspects of the subject matter.
Nick Bottom plays a character ...

FINAL INTERPRETIVE EXERCISE

The image I have selected to discuss is the narrative dance of Kathak that is normally performed by priests. This dance has high amounts of religious connotation and was used by the priests to tell stories about the gods and goddesses. These dances bear great connotation to ritualism and date back to the Brahmin priests if the ancient temples of ancient India. Originally, these dances were referred to as Kathakar and held significant religious notion, but later the name was changed to the Kathak. This image represents a form of worship as well as a form of evangelism as ...

Communication Criticism

Communication criticism is a topic that looks at the different tactics of communication and how they influence our relationships. It should be noted that the basis of our relationships with whichever person is determined by our ability to communicate with them. Whom we are addressing will ensure the use of appropriate language that will ultimately ensure they decode it the right way. Communication can be a complicated process all together if we do not understand our audience and the intended perception. The speech can be considered as an ultimate boost to a person who needs to succeed in life ...

Secretary of Labor v. Cities Service Oil Co.and theOccupational Safety & Health Review Commission

Introduction

This appeals court case is about five individuals – four employed by Cities Service Oil Co. and one employed by an independent contractor – of whom four died as a result of inhalation of hydrogen sulfide, while cleaning so-called water knockout tanks belonging to the oil company and located on the Stoltenberg lease near Holyrood, Kansas.
The case came to the appeals court because the Secretary of Labor petitioned for review of the original decision by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission which had issued citations and ...

God loved his creation that he gave his begotten son for those who trust in him would have the favor of God and would enjoy eternal life (John 3:16). In this scripture, John refers to Jesus as the one and only son of God who came to earth to deliver humankind from the bondage of sins. Jesus is the only son of God; he connected us to his father (GOD). The powers of the Holy Spirit inspire the birth of Jesus Christ hence revealing present of a supreme being God. Therefore, vividly showing that he is the true son ...

Leadership skills are very essential for the success of a team, group or business as well the individual. Being in school is a good opportunity for one to learn the skills and how to appropriately use them in life to ensure that they succeed in their various endeavors (Cribbin 32). For leaders to be successful, they need to have leadership skills. One such skill is effective communication. One very essential qualities of a leader that I have learnt is the ability to communicate.
Communication is the only way through which we can pass our ideas, dreams and visions to ...

This was the blurb which introduced the concert:

“Be there for a triumphant return and an auspicious introduction! MacArthur 'Genius Grant' recipient Alisa Weilerstein, graduated from Columbia University in Russian history, brings a depth of understanding to the concerto Shostakovich originally wrote for the great cellist Rostropovich. LACO principal Kenneth Munday introduces you to a novel bassoon concerto performed with Florey's avant-garde silent film. The music is the creation of talented USC graduate Hugo Gonzalez-Pioli - another LACO first”.The evening's program included:Jeffrey Kahane, conductorAlisa Weilerstein, celloKenneth Munday, bassoonBEETHOVEN - Coriolan Overture, Op. 62HUGO GONZALEZ-PIOLI - The Love of Zero (Bassoon Concerto with Robert Florey's 1927 short ...

Irish culture

History
The cultural history of Irish stems from around 8000bc with the invasion of the British Mesolithic. They were mainly hunters and gathers and had a monastic culture. The culture faced a major blow after the invasion of other communities through a series of wars. The Viking influenced and affected the cultural standing of the Irish people as they were assimilated into the land. Most of the Irish cultural practices are also derived from the British, as it became the sovereign rule of the land. The country was mainly dominated by Catholics but later on, the protestants made their ...

Problem summary

Fresh Direct is an online grocery store, which delivers perishable and packed food items to homes and offices in the wide range of U.S. cities. Most important principle of Fresh Direct functioning lies in providing clients with higher quality at lower prices. To ensure practical application of this principle, Fresh Direct created a modern production centre, hired expert personnel, paid special attention to quality management systems, ensured highest standards for cleanliness, health and safety and , what is most important, managed to establish unique direct relationship between growers and producers, which helped the company get reduced purchase prices from growers. ...

*Boyd, C. J., McCabe, S. E., Cranford, J. A., et al. (2008). Heavy episodic drinking and its consequences: The protective effects of same-sex, residential living-learning communities for undergraduate women. Addictive Behaviors, 33, 987-993.
In their article “Heavy episodic drinking and its consequences: The protective effects of same-sex, residential living-learning communities for undergraduate women”, Boyd et. al. examines group differences in alcohol consumption between undergraduate women in for different types of on campus living environments. This is an important research area because alcohol consumption especially heavy episodic drinking (5 or more drinks within a two hour period) is a growing ...

THE CONTRACT CLAUSE

PWC (Ireland)
The Regime Building Pact Committee has printed a set of five firsthand forms of building contracts for Civic Works, including traditional and project and construct contracts for civil manufacturing and construction works, organized with a trivial mechanism contract, to be castoff for all civic works. The five agreements are: Construction Works Planned by the Owner, Construction Mechanism Designed by the Service provider, Civic Engineering Mechanisms Planned by the Proprietor, Civic Manufacturing Works Planned by the Service provider, Trivial Civil Manufacturing and Construction Mechanisms Designed by Proprietor .Corresponding with the growth of these new systems of building agreements, ...

Summary of the decision

The case relates to the issue of racial discrimination in employment. The key question that arose was what measures employers would take where in an attempt to forestall discrimination such measures resulted to discrimination. The plaintiffs, twenty fire fighters, sued the city of New Haven, Connecticut claiming that they had been discriminated in relation to job promotions. The tests for promotions resulted to white candidates outperforming the minority candidates. These results led to various acrimonious debates.
In order to avoid lawsuits, the officials of City of New Haven annulled the results. The plaintiffs, nineteen white candidates and one Hispanic ...

The film is considered to be a real art form in more ways than one as art is obviously part of the whole setup of film. Films about artists are also important parts of the whole genre and the one which we will be discussing is El Greco, a recent film which also has music by Vangelis as its soundtrack. El Greco was a great Spanish artist who lived in the 16th century and who bequeathed Spain with a large number of important artistic works.
The film focuses intrinsically on the painter’s life as well as on other ...

Trends Statement (Fashion)

Maxi dresses are an important piece in the wardrobe as it accentuates the presences of any woman. The maxi dress trend has an elaborate pattern works such as the sheer laces and prints. Since the length of these maxi dresses is similar, it is apparent that necklines can provide more variations. In this design line, the most dresses have v-necklines with variations in round neck and halter. These necklines complement the length of the dress as it changes the appropriate occasion for them. These styles can be worn from going-out and casual meetings to party events. These styles respond ...

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication in Relationships
Abstract
Interpersonal communication is believed to be present since the beginning of human life on earth. However, it has always been marked with certain issues such as ineffective communication, wrongfully used communicational tools, and its detrimental impact on relations. Communication and relation are strongly interdependent. This paper sets out to find out the solutions to these communicational problems with respect to their influence on relations. Both examples from existing literature as well as personal experience will be utilized to reach the most appropriate conclusion.

Introduction

Techniques utilized for interpersonal communication usually shape or direct our relations. ...

DIVERSIFICATION AND ASSET ALLOCATION AS KEY FEATURES IN A PORTFOLIO’S PERFORMANCE AND THE RISK AND RETURN RELATIONSHIP.

We learn in fund hypothesis that diversification essentially implies not putting all your investments tied up on one place. Straightforward as the thought seems to be, most speculators do not hold portfolios that are even near to being genuinely broadened. Two reasons make this sensible target hard to accomplish. To begin with, most investors are not sufficiently trained to execute expansion. To represent my point, respite and check whether you are willing to lessen values when the trailing 12-month return on stocks is 20+ rate focuses higher than securities?
Second, however not less critically, most financial specialists don't really ...

Introduction

This paper aims to capture the possible conflicts in the literary styles used by the author in writing her book. The degree of agreeableness of the plot and the style of writing will also be considered. Criticism that the author was subjected to shall also be captured. The paper will start by outlining the context in which the narrative was written and will proceed to give a critical view of the plot, and the style employed by Kate in writing her novel.
Kate grew up in an environment surrounded by women, both at school with the nuns and at ...

Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring

The caring theory can be described as a philosophical and moral basis for professional nursing and the disciplinary level which is the central focus. This theory offers a framework that will embrace art, science, humanities and nursing which is growing as a central to human phenomenon of nursing practice. Watson (1997) notes that in the current evolving phase and the ideas that were originally developed offer others a chance to evaluate and review how one may find self within the framework or the developing ideas relating to their own theories of caring practice.
Describing the role of nurses involves ...

Marriage is an extremely important institution in the human society in all parts of the world. Indeed, this event marks the beginning of a new bond to be shared between the newly wedded couple. While the customs, traditions and ceremonies pertaining to weddings might differ from culture to culture and country to country, the sanctity of this institution remains the same everywhere. As with any other country in the world, in Egypt too, marriage is regarded as a very important occasion. In fact, it is the Egyptians who are said to be the first to have declared the laws ...

1. Besides this class, in what other ways did you learn about the Career Fair?
The career fair helped me to appreciate how marketing and promotion can produce excellent results. This is because the organizers of the event used several marketing strategies that resulted to the massive turn up in the event. It is estimated that the organizers of the Rosen College fair used different methods to create awareness to the other students in the college and other neighboring colleges. They had also used excellent marketing skills in ensuring that they had a lot of exhibitors to grace the ...

A rite of passage is a very important part of an individual’s life in many cultures. Most typically represent when the individual comes of age in the culture. Young Jewish children have a Bat Mitzvah or Bar Mitzvah, depending on their genders, to express when they become adults. The Satere Mawe tribe in the Amazon are forced to wear gloves filled with bullet ants for several hours to show that they have the strength to face adulthood. In rites of passage such as these, sometimes the participants die. In less serious, more celebratory rites of passage, the participants ...

Law

Executive Summary
This essay will present recommendations on how to improve the present policies and programs for children with incarcerated parents in Florida. One of the major program types for incarcerated parents is the Special Parent-Child Visits. This special type of program will provide opportunities for the parents to spend extended time with their children on-site inside the prison grounds. These types of visits may be in the form of overnight or special occasion visits which cover special programming efforts, meals and crafts, camping in a structured and well-supervised area inside the prison (Ferro, 2007, p. 27). This report ...

A walk around this place is always refreshing. On a lazy Sunday, or during the summer, droves of people are drawn here as iron to a magnet. The sight might not mean much to a lay observer, which makes it more beautiful to the keen observer. This particular beach has always been fascinating to me. It invokes a spiritual feeling, out of this world sensation that carries one from their present into a total sedative state of calmness and meditation. It is hard to pinpoint the factors that make it stand out from the rest of the beaches I ...

Introduction:

Over the years, many conflicts have raised in Quebec province of Canada. However, the conflict surrounding the escalation of university fees was one which took height from mild aggression to extreme violence. This paper studies the cause of the conflict utilizing the continuum of conflict to understand how the conflict escalated. Then the paper highlights the conflict management styles used by the Canadian government and what other management style can be used. A conclusion is provided in the end.

The conflict:

In March of 2011, Finance Minister Raymond Bachand reported that university education cost might rise by $325 consistently for five ...

Mary Shelley’s literary treatise ‘Frankenstein’ originally published in the year 1818 falls in the genre of horror fiction. Shelley gives an account of the ethical issues present in technological developments and researches. She discusses the relation of a monster and its creator Victor Frankenstein, who possesses a deep passion for science and research. Out of his burning desire, Frankenstein creates a monster, which acts inhumane and destroys the lives of the human beings it encounters unable to withstand the unacceptability in the society. As a result of his creation, Frankenstein loses all his near and dear, and decides ...

Personal Stress Prevention Strategy

Personal Stress Prevention Strategy

Introduction

Stress is usually the body’s way of dealing with and responding to the challenge in its environment. Experts are of the opinion that stress evolved primarily to enable us to deal with a difficult situation. Stress responds to a situation with the fight or flight response. As such, the difficult situation in our earlier days might have involved running away from a lion; a speedy reaction was the required and stress served its purpose perfectly. However, the body cannot sustain a state of the stress for a long time and if forced to so ...

Introduction

It is a universal practice to celebrate the rituals and cultural rite when a couple is going to achieve a marital status. This is because it is widely acknowledged that the roles of spouses, before and after the birth of their children, mark the start of a new generation. The continuation of a society is dependent upon the way these roles are fulfilled. For this reason, families, relatives, and friends make endeavors to invest in the selection of mates, wedding rituals, and parenthood. Therefore, these loved ones recognize and accept this investment by celebrating marriages. Every culture in the ...

Introduction

Topshop claims a stake as one of the top retail brands in the field of fashion. The brand is based in the United Kingdom, and it is an Arcadia Group’s central brand. Topshop started off from humble beginnings in 1964 and has grown to be a trendsetter across the world (Topshop USA Website). Internalization of Topshop store’s business was prompted by the need to explore new markets. However, such a kind of expansion poses problems for the brand since the company has to embrace various cultures and still uphold a congruous brand image. On the other hand, ...