Essays on Path

The journey is something that has been discussed in literature for many years, as it carries a universal resonance for all people who wish to reach a destination or accomplish a goal. Eudora Welty and Robert Frost are two authors who examine the nature of the journey, and attempt to symbolize that nature in their short stories and poems, “A Worn Path” and “The Road Not Taken,” respectively. Both “A Worn Path” and “The Road Not Taken” are about how the journey we take through life defines us and gives us purpose. Phoenix’ journey is to help others and Continue reading...

Question 1

A project is a temporary endeavor that is undertaken with a main aim of creating unique products and services at the end.

Example of a project

A high school in the Boston District would want to advance and improve its performance and student admission system starting the year 2014. Therefore the school has taken some measures so as to improve the performance of the student as compared to other schools in the district. The school has hired more teachers, equipped the library with new and interesting learning materials, and equipped the computer laboratory with more computers so as to encourage more students to Continue reading...

Abstract

Algorithms have been developed for a long time with many of them undergoing a long process to reach where they are today. The A* algorithm has found its wide use in artificial intelligence. This is because it has been found to be effective in looking for the shortest path to getting something. Many search algorithms are dynamic in nature. A* can be regarded as static in the way it does its search. There are other versions that have been developed to overcome the limitation that is brought by this algorithm. Even though this is a major limitation in carrying Continue reading...

Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” is frequently used as a way to justify the freedom and uniqueness that comes from going down a path that most do not take. It is held up as an example of the way in which taking one’s own path results in positive, beneficial changes in one’s life, and in the way one sees the world. However, while this poem does seem to describe an individual progressing on his or her own path, the poem’s meaning goes far deeper than that. A surface reading reveals the meaning as one Continue reading...

Introduction

Sub-Saharan Africa, Africa for the purpose of this study, stands as among the most poverty-stricken areas in the world. Much of the poverty currently experienced by Africa right now arises from its numerous problems with its political and economic institutions. Said institutions have led Africa to become a continent whose people did not engage in investment activities and political leaders did not provide public goods in accordance to their constitutionally recognized mandates. Moreover, despite the continuous influx of foreign aid coming from the United Nations (UN), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and agencies such as US Agency for Continue reading...

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‘Subject’
Literature has been used in its various forms, like short fiction, novels, poems, plays, for centuries by writers, who use this medium to express their imaginations, emotions, and ideas. Each genre, in its own way, entices its reader and tries to entertain and enlighten him. Sometimes, a similar literary device, like symbolism, metaphor or imagery, is handled in a different way in different genres. The two literary works discussed in this essay, “The Road Not Taken” and “A Worn Path”, have both employed the symbolism of the journey. Both the authors have portrayed, in their work, a journey, Continue reading...

Thesis

Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’ and Eudora Welty’s ‘A Worn Path’ are contrastingly different yet similar in some ways. While one is a poem, the other is a short story; however, they both seem to reveal a similar sentiment and expression of the protagonists. In ‘The Road Not Taken,’ the narrator, while waking on a road reaches a point where the road splits in two different directions. He stops to ponder which road to take and opts for the road less travelled. He was far from the madding crowd and close to nature. In ‘A Worn Continue reading...

Forewords

Discrete mathematics discovers its applications in the contemporary era of computer science. Every component of discrete mathematics is extensity used in computer science. In this reflective paper, graph theory will be focused in the context of its applications. A graph is a modeling tool or set of relationships and technically stating it is a set of vertices and edges in which the graph theory is used as a modeling tool to study the network designs, communications and structure designs.
Graph theory ideas are extensity utilized in computer science. It helps in a different area of research as image segmentation, Continue reading...

Critical path identification for any project- planning phase is a necessary requirement. Project managers can also apply the critical path methodology to determine the amount of float on various paths.
The critical path is simply all the tasks that determine the end date in a project schedule. If one of those tasks is late by one day, your project end date extendeds by one day. Often, there will be tasks that are not on the critical path; this is due to slack in the project schedule.
Referring to your current schedule, quickly identify the tasks that have some float Continue reading...

Shuzworld is considering the possibility of opening a new store. They have the option of building a new stand-alone store, opening a store in a strip
mall, or not building one at all. Shuzworld needs to decide if they should purchase market research.

Decision tree for Shuzworld’s is constructed regarding the possibility of opening a new store. In the case study, the stand-alone store would see good profits of $700,000 as long as there’s a favorable market and the opposite end in losses would show $400,000 in case the market was unfavorable. The strip mall Continue reading...

The two pieces of work, ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost, and ‘A worn Path’ by Eudora Welty both describe two separate journeys by two characters. The two journeys, though in separate worlds, are loaded with symbolism in the characters, elements of the journey and the emerging themes. The poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ brings out the choices made in terms of what course to take in life while the short story ‘A Worn Path’, shows the undying determination of a traveler to finish the course of her journey.

Symbolism of the journey

Though appearing simple and subtle, the story ‘A Worn Continue reading...

Lower Division capstone

Projects which are highly complex require a sequence of organized activities to carry them out successfully. These tasks can be carried out in a sequence or in parallel to each other leading to an organized network. This network is referred to as the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) chart (Thornley, 2003).
This chart has a critical path which is the most important part of the chart. This is usually the longest part of a given project and determines the time taken for a project to be completed. This part is determined by getting a sum of the path Continue reading...

All of us go through life with our own individual journeys. The path that we take is often dependent on every single decision that we make through our journey. Often, we look back through our life what might have been if we have followed a different path. But we often realize that there are no “undo” buttons in real life. There is simply no going back. Once we have made a certain decision, we cannot do anything but stick with that decision and make the most of the decision we have made.

Our journey through life has often been Continue reading...

Introduction

Different protocols are in use to ensure end-to-end delivery of data packets between networks. These protocols use different types of metrics in determining the best path to take in delivering a packet to a destination network. The use of routers in internetwork communication necessitates ensuring that the routers have the required information to determine the paths to a destination network. Some of the information needed by a router to route packets between networks include the destination address, the routers connected to it, the possible routes to other networks and the best route to networks. A router determines information about Continue reading...

In Eudora Wetly story “A Worn Path,” the path that the old woman Phoenix Jackson walks on symbolizes the theme of the story—that repetition in life can become similar to the monotony of death. An old woman Phoenix Jackson goes to town to by medicine for her grandson. But, her grandson has died. Her body is frail, and her memory is failing. But like a path that persists in the woods, she still shows courage and resolve in going about her daily duties. She has become so accustomed to her routines that her routines are more vivid than Continue reading...

Leadership is the ability of a person in charge of others or a specific group to provide guidance and direction to those that he or she commands. The group works with a common objective in mind. In executing leadership roles, the person in charge does not only depend on his or her ability to give direction, but also depends on social control. Social influence goes beyond individual effort to the engagement of the subjects in the accomplishment of a given task. At most times, leaders assume the support of the people they are leading. However, success in leadership depends Continue reading...

Presentation and Analysis of two literary works – Reflections on the way both literary works ‘The Road not Taken’ and ‘A Worn Path’ representing different writing kinds, a poem and a short story respectively, approach the same thematic core, the one of a Journey’s Symbolism – Comparison and contrast of both works in terms of their context, writing style, underlying meaning
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Abstract

This paper will present you with a comparison and contrast of two literary works. Both the literary works which have been chosen, belong to the same theme, the one of a journey’s symbolism. The Continue reading...

Modernisation versus traditional heritage

‘Dead Men’s Path’ by Chinua Achebe is a short story about Obi, a bright and ambitious headmaster, the protagonist in the story, who finds that he can bring on the worst of fates because of his ignorance over the ancestry of the people. The story is woven around his modernistic approach in a society marked by traditions and the valuable lesson he learns at a heavy price to his career. Therefore, the main theme of the story revolves around traditional norms and cultural practices, as the being of the ancient path is revealed and the responses from Obi Continue reading...

Classic English Literature

This is a story about a black old woman called Phoenix Jackson who sets on a long and tough journey to the town from the rural country side to get medicine for his ailing grandson. The story is a vivid description of the challenges she encounters from her home right up to when she arrives at the hospital in town (Welty and Kirszner 62). The book “A Worn Path” presents this story in the third person where Welty is a detached observer but who shares the same sentiments as the main character. The narrative is the basis of all Continue reading...

Dimensions of Wellness

Reaching wellness is important for everyone, as it makes their life interesting and meaningful. Living in harmony with yourself and others is a real art, which can be mastered only by those who understand the importance of wellness and different dimensions that it encompasses. In this paper I will present my view of the main aspects and dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social.

Physical Wellness

The physical component of wellness is very important for our well-being, as it influences both psychological and physical aspects of our life. People who want to reach this state go in for regular Continue reading...

The poem by Robert Frost and the modern day song by George Strait portray the alternative path of life which is chosen by very less people. The artistic expressions express the nature of the way which is chosen by such people and also explore the possibilities which await the individual who opts for the path which is less traversed by people. Both the works have touched the hearts of innumerable people across the globe with the quintessence. While Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken exudes his poetic wizardry in the stanzas of the poem, George Strait’s The Continue reading...

Introduction

Literature is an art which communicates an idea be in the form of poem or prose. The way the word is woven to form sentences befitting the theme, and at the same time, conveying the message is an art in itself. In fact, there are many instances where two different literary works written at different times have a similar theme to convey. One set of such two works are the poems “The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost” and “I Used to Live Here Once by Jean Rhys.” Though he titles seem different, they have something in common to Continue reading...

- Expected completion times and variance attached.
Using PERT charts and the optimistic, most likely and pessimistic times, we can estimate the expected time for each activity. PERT assumes the beta probability distribution for time estimates. A beta distribution can be used to estimate the expected time for each activity using weighted average (Karen K. Kirst-Ashman, 2011).

In the case of variance, three standard deviations are assumed to exist between the optimistic and the pessimistic values.
Thus variance = [(Pessimistic – Optimistic )/6 ]2.
The critical path is the longest path duration of the project. Slack time is the amount of time Continue reading...

Although they written during roughly the same time period and are both based on Southern culture, William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” and Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” are very different in many ways, from the tone of the stories to the narrative style used. One of the best ways to look at these differences is by comparing the principal characters in the stories. Miss Emily and Phoenix Jackson are both, in different ways, tragic figures. However, a careful examination of these two women reveals that, while the tragedy of Miss Emily is built on despair, that Continue reading...

Buddhism dates back many years. While some people believe that Buddhism is an atheistic religion, others feel that, although gods are not seen as central to the creation of the universe, they are acknowledged as existing. As Buddhism can coexist with other traditional religions, the levels of atheism within the religion varies between members.
Buddhism is a religion to around 300 million people throughout the globe. The word was derived from 'budhi', which means 'to awaken' (Buddhanet). It originated roughly 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama, at the age of thirty-five, was enlightened. Siddhartha Gotama is now widely Continue reading...

Abstract

Security in computing systems is an important requirement of present day technology as connectivity and data-sharing is increasing day by day. One of the best solutions to increase security is to work on operating system security mechanisms. Operating system security can be achieved through the use of mandatory security policy and trusted path allowing the safe access to users’ data with the help of proper authentication and cryptographic techniques. Mandatory security policy and the use of trusted path could also help in reducing or eliminating the activity of malicious software or users. Some of the widely accepted security solutions Continue reading...

1.1 Network Diagram
The activity on node diagram is represented by the node, whereas the direction in which the activities will be fulfilled is represented by an arrow (Field and Keller). The activity on node diagram for Fencefall Limited is as follows:
1.2 Timing of activities and float time

Timing of activity:

The timing of the activities was determined by forward pass and backward pass:
Forward pass
In the forward pass method, every activity is assumed to begin right after the predecessor activity ends, thus, the early start time of the project is zero and the early finish time of an activity Continue reading...

Public policy entails the actions taken by government with the aim of addressing a certain issue within the local, state, federal or even international stature. This requires the efforts of the government organizations in crafting and implementing the public policies in order to offer protection and benefits to their populations. It basically patents the obvious sense and conscience of the entire population within a state that spreads out and applies to issues pertaining the health, safety and safety welfare of the public. Additionally, public policy describes a clearly settled and generalized opinion by the public in terms of its Continue reading...

Discussion Board 5

Discussion Board 5

The critical path of a PERT chart is “the sequence of tasks where there is no slack time”. This means that if there is a delay in any of the activities on the critical path, it will result in an extension of the project completion date. A task in a critical path cannot start unless the predecessor activity is completed. As an example if an activity in the critical path is delayed for two days, then the completion of the whole project will be delayed unless the task following the delayed activity is finished two days Continue reading...

Hinduism identifies four stages to the human life cycle. Define and explain the cycle.
In Hinduism, there are four stages of human life. The Hindus refer to the four stages as the ashramas. The Hindus believe that in the life cycle, every man has to pass through each of the stages. These stages include; “Brahmachrya”, “Grihastha”, “Vanaprastha”, and “Sannyasa”. The first Ashrama is also referred to as the student stage. The second stage is the householder stage; the third is the Hermit stage whereas the fourth stage is also referred to as the Wandering Ascetic stage.
Brahmacharya is the Continue reading...

Introduction

Leadership concept has been of subject of many studies in respect to leaders’ behaviors and practices that define their styles. In that respect, many theories have been developed explaining the different styles and leaders’ behavior as well as the processes and outcomes given the missions at hand and the subordinates involved. With that in mind, this discussion seeks to identify the difference between leaders and managers and demonstrate operation of various leadership related theories and models. To achieve the objective, the analysis begins with a description of leaders and what they do in comparison to managers. The analysis then Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

Organizational environment has been among the most widely assessed discipline in the management sciences domain. Role and behavior of employer and employee, being the central players in organization, affects the organizational environment significantly. The discussion in the underlying case study revolves around the four main characters including two employees and two managers. The leadership approaches of managers’ and the employees’ level of motivation in the presence of those leadership styles have been central theme in this discussion. Alex and Stephanie are the state’s university students both work in the local super market to make ends meet and help Continue reading...

Introduction

In the books Palace Walk: The Cairo Trilogy, Volume 1 and The Surest Path by Naguib Mahfouz and Khayr-al-Din respectively, the authors embark on a comprehensive analysis of the main factors that cause the backwardness or progress of nations or states. This is done through the combination of empirical evidence from both Islamic and European history. The books both set in Islamic setting present almost similar political ideologies and clearly elaborate of the inevitable clashes that usually arise between religion and politics.
The Surest path was written in 1867 by Khayr-al-Din, a former Circassian Slave who arrived in Tunis Continue reading...

Abstract

Buddhism is one of the major religions born in India. This religion, based on the preaching of Lord Buddha who was originally known as Siddhartha Gautama, gradually spread from India to most of Asia due to its principles promoting peace and importance of middle path in life. The concept of Nirvana or Supreme Salvation has been stressed on along with a righteous life in Buddhism. The religion has some remarkable features in contrast with Hinduism and Christianity. This research work explains the origin, principles and significance of Buddhism. Along with a contrast between Buddhism and Hinduism, Continue reading...

According to the layout of the production line, it is clear there are 8 different stations where employees specifically complete tasks like, the rugged wear work boot (RWWC).for purposes of efficiency and xosts minimization, it is recommendable for the company to reduce the number of workstations from 8 to say 5. Since project A, D and H have longer time span. It is important for the company to focus on project g which has less time allocation. Therefore, reducing workstation from 8 to 5 will make the operation efficient and cost effective.

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The network diagram above provides a Continue reading...

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Salvation Death Repentance
Every religious book or scripture is a guide to the human being to follow the proper path. What is the proper path then? It is a path, which leads the person towards the Ultimate Truth, the path that breaks the chain between a soul and a body. This path leads us toward the phase of non-duality. The attainment of this phase is possible only after leaving the body and the purification of the soul. The purification of the soul is possible through good deeds, virtues and your deep faith in God and Jesus Christ. All religious Continue reading...

363561 business - decision analysis

The network diagram above provides a blueprint of how tasks are executed and the time taken to complete the tasks. For instance, task A takes 10 minutes while B and c take 9 minutes to complete. The diagram also shows which stations performing the tasks.
The sum of the time needed for each task before the tasks were combined at workstations 2 and 4. By combining tasks so that (a) the product does not need to pass from workstation to workstation Ten Minutes have been saved . Therefore 36 minutes is equal to the new Continue reading...

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Religion is diverse throughout the world and entails a collection of systems of culture and beliefs which tend to relate mankind to a particular existence order. Hinduism religion mainly dominant in the Nepal and Indian region includes Smartism, Shaivism and a variety of other traditions in place. It is the third most popular religion in the world Continue reading...

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Path Goal Model
The path goal model is a leadership effectiveness theory that focuses on the role that a leader plays in motivating the subordinates. The model is based on the premise that there is only way to achieve the organizational goals and the leader knows this way (Barney, 1985).the leader can therefore make the path to goal achievement easier for the subordinate and cause improvement in an organization.
This means that the subordinates must always follow him and wait for his instructions. Core to this model is the assumption that the follower is entirely dependent on the Continue reading...

Compare and contrast the views of Tylor-Frazer, Marx-Freud, and Durkheim-Geertz

Religion, according to Tylor and Frazer, consisted of the belief of individuals in the existence of supernatural beings who wielded incredible power; they believed it was a rational and conscious decision to believe. Marx believed that alienation was the primary cause of religion, as it helped to keep classes apart, and said it was the "opium of the people," while Freud thought it was an illusion that people wished to believe in to simply have something to believe in. Durkheim and Geertz, however, believed that religion itself was based around the sacred - in symbols, or totems, that had Continue reading...