Essays on Time

Stress is the tension or pressure on the mind when an unwanted condition arises. Stress is known as a situation where one is not happy with the results of the work done.
There are many causes of stress, and many things which can cause stress. From household chores to the national and international level, the stress appears on every individual. There are some kinds of stress that appear for a short time, while there are some kinds of stress that prolong for many years upon an individual or upon any company that is called a long term stress or Continue reading...

Introduction

Different members of the family have different responsibilities, which, in most cases, are socially construed. Responsibility comes with duties that an individual is supposed to perform. At times, such duties depend on the gender that one belongs to. All societies have behavioral and sociological norms that a society deems appropriate to be performed by different individuals of the family depending on the gender they belong to. This is called gender roles, and they differ from society to society, depending on the values they attach to the genders. Gender roles in the family and responsibilities depend on traditions and culture Continue reading...

Question 1

Over many year, Sainsbury company was operating with the same supply chain and the It system. These systems were outdated. Since they were created long before, so the new firms in the market as Tesco Plc had started to overtake Sainsbury In terms of the market share since they had the recent technologies in supply chain. Davis took up the task to sprucing the supply chain. He introduced new automated system, and they responded well in the first four years and later on problems started to arise since the stores were full and on the shelves there were no Continue reading...

This epic book captures the mood and the general feeling at the times of World War 1, when one of the most lethal viruses called influenza erupted in an army camp in Kansas. Given that it was a time of war, military camps were crowded, therefore: the virus found carriers among the military men. When the army moved eastwards, influenza moved with them and in the process, it killed millions of people. It is sad to note that, the epic influenza killed more people in a period of twenty-four months, more than AIDS ever did in twenty-four years. For Continue reading...

Sometimes in our lives, we face situations that completely change our outlook for something. I was born and brought up in a strictly non-vegetarian family and the issue of veganism never popped in my mind. Never did it occur to me that eating of a ‘hamburger’ can be hurting for someone’s emotions. One fine day the assignment of ‘going vegan for a week’ was given to me.
In a matter of days, as I continued to study this subject, I could feel an inner transformation. In the Holy Bible, Christ has said “Love thy neighbor”. I began to Continue reading...

Question Three

Judicial opinion is the element of law that deals with instances that pertain giving opinions about the legal field. In this case, judicial opinion originates from the mind of a person who feels like giving direction about a legal issue. In most cases, the opinions are given by people who are well vast in the legal field. As a matter of fact, judicial opinions originate from the rationality of someone. On the same note, poems are ideas that originate from persons who are well vested in the world of poetry. A person cannot just wake up today and claim Continue reading...

1. What were conditions like for black people in the U.S. in the early 1960’s? From the textbook: What legal and societal mechanisms created and kept black people in these conditions?
Conditions for black people in the United States during the early 1960’s where bleak, they faced social, economic and educational discrimination. These forms of discrimination, created by an informal but controlling white male elite political governing consortium reached back into the anti-bellum tradition. These mechanisms kept black people in these conditions by allowing entrenched areas or the country to remain severely segregated. Even when Brown vs. Continue reading...

- Linear and Non-linear devices
A linear electrical component is an electrical element that has a linear relationship between current and voltage in a circuit. Examples include resistors, capacitors and inductors.
Non-linear electrical elements do not have a linear relationship between the current and voltage. An example is a diode where the current is a non-linear function of the voltage.
The load line analysis is a graphical analysis of the characteristics of non-linear electronic circuits to show the constraints that is placed on the non-linear devices by the rest of the circuit.
Using a simple diode (a non-linear electronic device) Continue reading...

False memory amounts to fabricated or distorted recollection of events that never happened in the first place. It is believed that memory is a recollection of things that happened in the past, accurately documenting them, storing them and making them available for remembering any time. A twist is brought in when false memory is put into perspective. This then makes memory get prone to fallacies (Frankel 1993). False memory is common among very many people and can range from mere curiosity to just developing thoughts about something that never happened but one which a person becomes certain it happened. Continue reading...

Another year has passed. Year 2010 left a mark in my life. To date, this has been the worst year of my life.
As they say, people come and go. My sister migrated to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada last July 2010 while my grandmother past away few weeks after. It’s been emotional too as I have been depressed for almost eight months now. Too many frustrations, failed relationships, a lot of indecisive verdicts – Did not meet everybody’s expectations. I’ve been searching for too long. I keep on reinventing myself thinking I would be better each time I Continue reading...

Jules Verne is arguably one of the most prescient science-fiction authors in history – his works are remembered for their vast imagination and endlessly prescient views into the future of science and the exciting nature of their adventures. One of his most well known works, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, is on its surface a fantastical tale of a group of men who stumble upon the secret submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. However, closer examination of the novel itself reveals Verne’s penchant for social commentary and intricate political subtext, as 20,000 Leagues Under the Continue reading...

Heated hose pipes are the pipes that offer constant water supply in freezing temperatures. Mostly, they are built and designed to fit personal equipment, structure and requirements. Mainly, they are made up of thermostat switches. As temperature approaches freezing zones, the heat from the heaters keeps the water flowing if need arises. Mainly, the heating element used is copper wire. It’s mainly inside the hose pipeline. It mainly regulates the water flow by turning on and off the heater. The element is usually 50 feet long as it runs with the hose pipe. The length and diameter plays Continue reading...

I lived during the reign of Queen Victoria from the late 1830s until the early 1900s in London. Thus, this period was popularly known as the Victorian Age or Victorian Era, which was synonymous with grace, high morals, elegance, and social responsibility, among others. While the era was often referred to as the age of sophistication and style, it was also widely known as the first industrial society in the world.
During this time, we, as a society were fond of entertaining family and friends. In fact, the Victorian period was known for “extravagant entertaining for the upper middle Continue reading...

Conflicts are a natural part of the collective human experience. Wherever there is the involvement of choices, conflicts are bound to happen. In the current competitive world, opinion and views are highly divided and hence conflicts are inevitable (Deutsch & Coleman, 2000). In our efforts to work cooperatively and collaboratively with one another, we often have differing opinions about how best to accomplish our common goals. Conflicts in the workplace are common and they occur as result of varying personalities and perspectives. Employer and employee conflicts are the most common types of conflicts in the workplace. Conflicts most of the Continue reading...

Communication: Letter of Request for Refund

222 Brumaelia Dock

Boardwalk Place

Miami 220778 FLA
202 Whitehall Crescent

Trevenion Housing Complex

Everglades
Whitesand FLA
Dear Mr. Bower
We are in receipt of your letter of April 15, 2014, and your concern has been duly noted. However, your request for a refund of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the equipment that you bought from this store cannot be granted. A review of the company’s policy at this time to facilitate your request would be impossible. When a customer makes a purchase the terms of agreement in the document are read and discussed and upon agreement, is signed. As soon as Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

Introduction

In 1852, Francis Guthrie was discussing with his brother Frederick the coloring of a map. He discovered the fact that he could color the map of England counties with the use of only four colors. He used the colors in such a way that each division had a single color and two segments sharing a common boundary had different colors. Thus, the four color problem was born and the question arose whether in a plane map, four colors were sufficient to denote the divisions of adjacent regions sharing the same boundary, without using the same colors.

Early Proofs

A.B. Kempe is Continue reading...

Management

Business Process Outsourcing has become a common trend among business operators at present. Considering the rate of work that is needed to be completed to host internationally renowned organizations, it has become essential for growing companies to get workers from off-shore borders. This would specifically allow them to work fully with lower costs of expenses considered. Notably though, along with such ease comes several problems that could include offshore operations or human resource management confusions. To make sure the strategies work, it is important that the administrators make use of the most comprehensive procedures available to resolve issues.
One Continue reading...

1.1 Describe with examples, some of the characteristics of food production and food and beverage service systems that is in use within the hospitality industry.
The food and beverage industry are a multi-billionaire industry, that has catered to many, making it a new industry that people can look forward to. There has to be a system, that the service directors are using to inherit a food service system that are to be followed by the directors all day-long.An option in food service industry is what we are bound to look for if there has to be a look-out and Continue reading...

Introduction

Closed-Circuit Television, initialed as CCTV can be said to be the application of video cameras in the broadcasting occurrences within a certain place. Worth noting herein is the fact that CCTV is different from the broadcast television in that; the signal is was openly transmitted through the use of point to point multipoint or wireless link. They trace their conception back to the 1940s in Germany where the military were using them to monitor their rocket launch (Matchett, 2003). The United States as well are on record to have used CCTV during the development and testing of the atomic Continue reading...

- Using Economic concepts explain why Nike can charge $ 185 for a pair of Air Jordon basketball shoes. (12 points)
The sophistication and overall quality of the Air Jordan make it expensive than other similar shoes in the market. This is because of the cost of production right form the material used and time taken to produce a pair. The target markets, the players, who are associated with high income, also determine the price which in this case is high.
- Explain in details what is being done to combat poverty. But also add why poverty is so hard to Continue reading...

My Research group problem is about community based corrections. In these regards, there are instances the implemented so as to facilitate the functioning of parole services. As a matter of fact, aspects of parole are devised from existing theories that support issuing of punishment. It is the most advocated for punishment that takes due regards of instances such as correcting the individual while at the same time purposing to inform the community that the acts by a former convict are frowned upon and unacceptable. In as far as the agency is concerned, the following instances are manifested; the agency Continue reading...

Probiotics

Probiotics are organisms that are supposed or held to have a pronounced role in improving human health. A good example of such probiotics is bacteria that are found in food and some supplements. They help in the digestion and they are as well important in boosting the immune system of an individual. One may wonder why it may be necessary to take live bacteria, when we spend a lot of time killing bacteria with the use of antibiotics. The reason is simple and this may include the right balance of bacteria in our bodies since they are of great Continue reading...

Saying ‘NO’ to anyone can be hard especially if the person is very close to someone like family members, friends and partners. However, twenty-four hours a day seven days a week and for a busy person who thinks nothing but to earn money, the saying, ‘time is gold’ applies. Rejecting someone can be as painful as it was guilty. But upon remembering the to-do chores, the pending assignments, rest and busy schedules; saying no to anyone would be the best resort to avoid having ill feelings and remorse. It is better to say no if we cannot fulfill the Continue reading...

Introduction

Rome is believed to date 2,766 years whereby it originated from a small Latin village. Rome grew to be a superpower, dominating the entire Mediterranean for many centuries (Arnason and Raaflaub 35). It was during the rule of the Julio-Claudians that Rome attained its highest levels of wealth and power. It could be referred to as the Golden time of the Roman Empire in terms of arts and literature. However, this period was also marked by notoriety and extravagance. The self-centeredness of the Julio-Claudians was evident, a phenomenon that was apparent in the persisting conflicts of interest and Continue reading...

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The company that changed the world
England’s East India Company (EIC) was established by a royal charter on one cold New Year’s Eve in 1600. It was established in order to take part in beneficial space trade, the monopoly on which Spain had till 1588. Firstly, the company conducted separate voyages to India. Few years later, in India were built first factories, and since that time Britain begun its ardent activity in the region. The company had a full monopoly for all the trade between Britain and Asia. The greatest impact this company had in Continue reading...

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of stress among workers. A sample of 100 workers was used in the research and this included both sexes. Stress is generally a psychological problem that interferes with the stability of the mind of an individual. Interviews were carried out among the 100 workers where they were asked of how stress affected their performance at work. Not all workers were reached out to be interviewed. Therefore, use of questionnaires was employed in the exercise. According to the results it was found out that stress had negative effects on the Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Q1: I am not particularly anxious at the prospect of my own death. Though I do not tend to be especially brave in situations that call for it, I am not overwhelmed with the idea that my death is about to happen at any second. I do think about it sometimes, and it does cause confusing feelings. However, the anxiety that I feel does not hinder my day-to-day life. I believe I experience a normal level of anxiety, given the subject. A statement that was particularly stressful for me to consider was about my experience with friends and family Continue reading...

The article ‘Discontent Swells as President of Algeria Seeks a Fourth Term’ seeks to give the perception of the Algerians about the intention of the incumbent president’s, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, intention to run for the fourth time. Abdelaziz has ruled the country for the last 15 years and, his intention to run again despite his ill health is drawing mixed reactions. While some support him for playing a major role in ending the civil war of the 1990s, others feel that it is time for new and fresh leadership. Additionally, reports of violent protests have also been received, especially Continue reading...

Communication

Some paintings can make people mad, make them ask questions, and make them see things differently (Heppermann, 2001). In the case of Andy Warhol, he was known for being the “Prince of Pop Art” when he first started during the 1930s in Pittsburgh, where he spent most his childhood. He rose to fame in 1966 and became a visionary artist with his innate qualities of perseverance, hard work and dedication. As a young artist, Warhol was often seen drawing pictures of flowers in his sketch pad based on his autobiography. Long before Warhol’s “pop art” was born, he Continue reading...

The following is a layman’s version on the processes that produced the first intelligent, sentient creature, the human being. The paper will address the time through the forest- savannah transition in east Africa and through to the first hand axe and spear making, a period of approximately three million years ago. The paper will propose probable events that might have occurred during that time. The pre-human ancestors went from among the weakest and defenseless prey on the plains of African grassland to the voracious terror of the modern world, within an interval of approximately one million years. How Continue reading...

The painting resonates a peculiar feeling of mystery and intrigue. It shows a varied classic style of painting and the allure of presenting it such manner. It may be considered a traditional way of painting but it still has a certain appeal that might still be applicable to the modern times.
The painting presents a painting of a young girl dressed in a frivolous gown with lots of ruffles and intricate details. With her hair all prep up and with short curls running the side of her face. But the most striking subject of the painting is the proportion Continue reading...

Part One

- I will be talking about the relationship between me and my brother. I am nine years his senior and because of the age gap, we did not grow up being close to each other. He was always alone and would do most things himself, but there are also instances when he would come to me for something.
- Our relationship is working well. Despite the big age difference and his preference to be by himself most of the time, we understand each other well. He respects me, and that includes my things. He does not go through my Continue reading...

Introduction

A communication channel refers to the medium used in the exchange of information among different parties. For instance, print media is used to relay information from one person to another through writing. The term ‘channels’ is used to specifically refer to the physical means like wires, mails and sound used to convey information between different parties. However, there have been recent advancements in the field of communication.
These developments have led to shifts in the communication sector. Currently, mediums of transmitting information do not necessarily have to be tangible. There are electronic media that allow people to share information Continue reading...

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Questions Related to Ann Beattie’s “Janus,” Kay Boyle’s “Astronomer’s Wife,” and Irwin Shaw’s “The Girls in their Summer Dresses”
- What did Katherine Ames know that was “true” as referenced in the story's ending: “‘Oh,’ said the astronomer's wife in wonder as she stepped into the heart of the earth. She took his arm, knowing that what he said was true” (168).What do Katherine's red slippers suggest about her intentions?'
One the surface, what Katherine is referring to as being “true” is the story that the plumber is telling to Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Midlife, or the age between 35 and 55, can be a complicated time for a woman. As a female enters these years, sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the waters because the things that once made her happy are no longer available, or as satisfying. This can be confusing. Other things that she never enjoyed before may be cast in a new light, and be even more enjoyable than the female ever thought possible. There may be complicated feelings about life satisfaction, which can lead to new discoveries or depression. The female may attempt sexual exploration as her Continue reading...

A View from the Field: A Napoleonic Soldier falls among the many military memoirs in the book written by Charles Parquin that depict the perspectives of a typical Napoleonic soldier on matters pertaining to their well-being. The document captures the social relations of the soldiers while at their military bases. The difficulties that they underwent during the warring periods are also part of the memoir. It incorporates the fighting tactics and the varied techniques that the Napoleonic soldiers used for offensive and defensive purposes. The document is further spiced by the acknowledgement of the soldier’s patriotism and their Continue reading...

English

“Poetry is a literary genre that although may sometimes be difficult to grasp, when taken the time to analyze and understand, is able to lead the reader through endless paths of enlightenment. Poetry is derived from the Greek word poiesis means "making". Poetry is a form of literary art which uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings or emotions if the individual.
History of poetry is long and dates back to the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh .Early poems were evolved from folk songs such as the Chinese Shijing, or from a need to retell oral epics, Continue reading...

Annotated Bibliography

A verbal piece of music that serves the purpose to expose experiences, emotions or thoughts in a bright and creative way, setup by literacy technique variables including rhyme, meter and metaphor and implicate the language for its sound and evocative influence is referred to as a poem and the writer of a poem is known as poet. The scholar after analyzing the significance of poems in the literature discusses articles on the poems briefly in order to extract results for the required awareness and benefits of society.
The scholar exerts extensive research efforts on the articles on the poems Continue reading...

I love my dog and it likes to sit on the couch while I work. I will name my first child Joffrey or Elena, depending on the gender of the child. Smoking harms your lungs and slowly kills you. Walking to school makes me exercise more than I do when I do not have any school lectures and/or tutorials. When I go to the gym, I increase my exercises every time and thus my endurance rises as well. I enjoy having a great weather outside, especially the period when flowers and trees bloom and reveal the beauty of spring. Continue reading...