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Introduction Written by Washington Irving, “the legend of the sleepy hollow” is a horrific, comical story that alludes from a German tale. Filled with greed and passion for wealth, Ichabod Crane strives to win the heart of Katrina van Tassel who is both beautiful and rich. Similarly, Brom Bones eyes the same girl, which leads to a tussle between the two men. In 1999, Tim Burton directed a film, which draws from the story “the legend of the sleepy hollow”. Besides few differences, the film has the same character names and themes. There is also a profound difference in the plot and the setting of the story and the film. Therefore, using literary elements like theme, character, and plot among others, the following discussion expounds the differences and similarities between the film adaptation and the story. In both the film and the story, Ichabod Crane is the main character. In the story, he relocates to New York as a music teacher. Cranes is greedy and selfish because he becomes interested in Katrina not because he loves her but to make sure he amasses wealth, which she will inherit. Irving describes the materialistic nature of Crane when he says, “his heart yearned after the damsel who was to inherit these domains, and his imagination expanded with the idea, how they might be readily turned into cash, and the money invested in immense tracts of wild land” (966). Katrina’s father is a rich man thus the reason she attracts many suitors including Crane. Despite his lean figure, he eats large quantities of food especially during the party held at Baltus Van Tassel. The unrealistic character of Crane is also clear because he imagines he already posses Katrina plus her wealth even before she accepts his moves. His power of imagination and fantasies denies him the effort to face the real world and fight for success. Furthermore, his superstitious behavior propels him to listen and believe in traditional stories eventually creates fear in him. Consequently, Cranes greed for money and eventual attraction to a rich man’s daughter leads to conflicts with other suitors like Brom Bones. His ability to disagree and fight over a woman who even does not love him proves excessive wish to acquire wealth. He does not consider the means of acquiring the wealth. On the other hand, although the main character in the film is also Ichabod Crane, his wish is to bring justice and shut inhumanity in the world. As a police officer, he sets out to investigate murder cases using limited skills in forensics. Altho
Movies can be used by the producers to highlight significant occurrences in society. They can criticize evils in society and the mistakes committed by the government in the process of implementing certain policies. The movie, X-Men: Days of the Future Past, illustrates how issues keenness in the execution of today’s policies can help avoid problems in the future. The movie is a conflict between pro-sentinels and pro-mutants. It begins when the sentinels are busy killing all mutants and anybody who assists them. One of the characters, Pryde, decides to help the mutants run away from the sentinels’ wrath using his ability to return the consciousness of the people around him back in time. He uses this ability to project Wolverine’s consciousness back to 1973 for the purpose of saving Trask from Mystique’s sword. In history, Mystique had murdered Trask, but Trask’s friends had arrested her and used her genes in developing more powerful sentinels. Wolverine also succeeds in freeing Magneto from a cell, where he was imprisoned for allegedly killing J.F. Kennedy. However, he could not succeed alone: he needed help from Xavier and Maximoff, whose speed is supersonic. Meanwhile, Mystique carries out his research and realizes that Trask uses mutants in performing his experiments with the sentinels. She disguises her appearance in order to kill Trask in France, but Xavier and his friends suddenly appear to save Trask. Trask convinces President Nixon to adopt his sentinel plan, but later, when Mystique saves the president from being killed by Magneto, he cancels the sentinel program. This movie’s actions imply that many things that go wrong today could not have gone wrong if certain things had been done correctly in the past. However, human beings lack the ability to go back into the past to rectify the mistakes they made. For example, if the people who killed President Kennedy had been identified before they had executed their plans, the president could not have died. Therefore, the movie also implies that human deficiencies prevent them from doing many things that could make their lives more comfortable. On the contrary, the actors in this film have many capabilities that make them better adapted to life compared to human beings. For example, Maximoff travels at a very fast speed while Pryde can take the consciousness of his fellow characters into the past. Maximoff’s speed is crucial in helping Wolverine free Magneto from a cell underneath the Pentagon, one of the most protected areas in the world. On the other hand, Pryde’s ability helps correct the mistakes committed in the past: helps prevent the assassination of Trask from taking place. The costume designer was very careful in assigning costumes to the characters. In the 1973 scene, most of the characters dressed like men of 1970. For example, Jackman wore a peacock print shirt; Hours had corduroys, Mystique had a bodysuit that had scales, and Xavier wore battle fatigues. Cyclop puts on eyewear, which was designed by Oakley Inc. The costumes properly depict the setting of every scen
Security Dilemma and Game Theory A state’s strength and/or weakness in national security play an important role in the international realm especially in the said state’s relations with other states. In his book, Perception and Misperception in International Politics , Robert Jervis (1976) discussed that according to the the theory of security dilemma, a wealthy state which has the resources of having a strong military division can be seen as aggressive on the other hand, states with no military capabilities are considered as weak thus they are prone to be intimidates by stronger states 1 . Thus in international relations, the theory of security dilemma is crucial in the analysis and study of the balance of power which is affected by its players’ national security statuses. In his essay Cooperation under the Security Dilemma Robert Jervis (1978) pointed out that actions undertaken by states for the improvement of their own national security such as the enhancement of their military strength through the creation of advance weaponry or the forming alliances with other states can lead to other states feeling threatened by such actions thus they will also do similar actions which eventually produce tensions among the states and will create conflict even when no one really want such outcome 2 . In his essay Idealist Internationalism and the Security Dilemma John Herz (1950) best described security dilemma as “A structural notion in which the self-help attempts of states to look after their security needs tend, regardless of intention, to lead to rising insecurity for others as each interprets its own measures as
Analyzing the ideas of Dana and Yendol-Hoppey, I found that the authors are focused on the process of conducting the classroom research. The authors describe the current trends into education. Thus, they provide the stories of schools and the teachers methods of increasing of the results. For Dana and Yendol-Hoppey, the teachers are the generators of the ideas about teaching and learning who should develop the new practices and approaches in order to provide more knowledge for students. Although Dana and Yendol-Hoppey argue about the conducting inquiries that may help to involve the practitioners and make them being more active in shaping the direction of teaching as the profession, both authors emphasize a significant impact of the gathering as the key aspect of teaching
Sophia Augusta Fredericka also known as Catherine the Great was a Russian empress who reigned in the period 1762-1796. She was born on 21st April, 1729 in Stettin, Prussia which is now known as Szczecin, Poland. Having been born of Prince Christian August of Anhalt-Zerbst and princesses Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp, she was automatically a German princess. It was after her conversion to orthodoxy that she adopted the name Catherine and was married to the heir to the Russian throne by the name the Grand Duke peter in 1745. The marriage was however not a happy one. The marriage problems nevertheless did not deter her intellectual and political interests and capabilities and Catherine made some efforts in the removal of her husband from the throne and she later took power as the queen hence the title Catherine II. Catherine had always been ambitious and intelligent and had the desire to be the head of the Russian empire despite the fact that she was born in German. She used various tactics to gain the support of the Russian people for instance through her loyalty to Russia and the Russian orthodox (Streeter 4). It was in the year 1761 25th December, when Empress Elizabeth died and peter became the emperor, Peter II, hence making Catherine the great to be the empress. Peter was faced with a lot of political, military and even church related problems. There were even attempts to overthrow him and placing his son Paul on the thrown while at the same time having Catherine as the temporary ruler until the son reached the optimum age of being a ruler. This plan however did not consider the fact that Catherine had a very strong desire to be a ruler by herself and that she could not stand the position of being a background figure as she awaits her son Paul to be of age but rather she had to fight intelligently. It was on the 28th day of June the year 1762 that Catherine combined efforts with her then lover, Gregory Orlov and brought together the troops of St. Petersburg to her aid and declared herself as the solitary ruler of the Russian empire hence the name Catherine II. Peter was arrested and after a short period of time he was killed and nothing could deter Catherine’s determination of ruling the Russian empire. Although Catherine was very ambitious and had great plans in regard to improving the domestic and foreign matters of the country, she concentrated much on securing and laying a firm foundation of her position during her initial years of her reign. This is because she was aware of the fact that a majority of people were not for her idea of being a ruler but rather considered her son, Paul, to be the appropriate person to take on the leadership position. She was also viewed by many as having seized her husband from power illegally. She therefore saw these people as a threat and had to do everything pos
In the case under analysis, a 78-year-old woman who survived a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or a stroke is seen by a home health registered nurse. During the first initial assessment, it is necessary to pay attention to the patient’s health history, including physical changes, socio-cultural data, and mental conditions. Armstrong (2014) recommended focusing on body functions and structures, recent activity limitations and restrictions, and contextual factors to plan the patient’s care needs. Functional assessment findings include certain problems in performing activities of daily living and the inability to return to the same activities she was involved before CVA. New lifestyle habits and limitations may result and cause depression, anxiety, and other emotional changes. There are many stroke assessment scales that can be used by healthcare providers in their intention to measure patients’ functions. For example, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) focuses on the evaluation of speech, language, sensory, muscle, vision, and coordinating functions (Taylor-Rowan, Wilson, Dawson, & Quinn, 2018). With a new-onset CVA, visual, hearing, and talking problems appear, associated with confusion, weaknesses, and loss of balance. Despite the fact that the patient has already spent time at her daughter’s home, receiving care and support, a primary factor in getting her home should be the presence of another person in her life. This person may assist in washing, dressing, and cleaning the house. In addition, suitable adaptation is required, and its arrangement is not a single action but a result of several observations and analysis of the patient’s habits. The Barthel index is one of the possible assessment tools that a nurse applies during her initial visit to define long-term care out of healthcare settings (Taylor-Rowan et al., 2018). Its benefits include the length (about five minutes to take), validity, reliability, and a frequent application. The chosen assessment plan and attention to the details should help the nurse to evaluate the patient and contribute to her well-being.
Introduction The following paper is an analysis of the interview on habits of information sharing. It overviews the responses of four participants, outlines the similarities between them, and isolates several key differences. The review allows me to conclude on the reasons and motivation behind certain behaviors displayed by the respondents by applying dual system theory. Such an approach allows me to make several preliminary conclusions on the social tendencies which define the said behaviors and point to the direction for a further inquiry which may increase understanding of the undergoing changes in perception of privacy and security. Description of Interviews: Main Findings The information-sharing habits identifiable through reviewing the responses are largely similar among respondents, with notable differences in several particularities. Generally speaking, all four respondents voice similar concerns for privacy and show a similar degree of involvement in the question of addressing it, with one notable exception (discussed below). All four individuals describe almost identical habits and purposes of using social media – communication, keeping in touch with friends, entertainment, and obtaining information. Another notable purpose expressed explicitly in the first interview but observed to some degree in the other three responses is voicing and sharing one’s ideas. All four subjects also state minor concerns with the possibility of a security breach and give some details of the protective measures they use to maintain privacy (making sure the shared information contains no data which may help to figure out their identity or location). Interestingly, while all four individuals express concerns with a vulnerability of information posted online, only one (number 3) can provide details of the measures which may prevent disclosure (changing privacy settings of his Facebook account) while the statements of others are observably vague and unspecific. This notably coincides with the lack of understanding of the nature of sensitive information: two of four respondents use “non-offensive” as a primary criterion for sharing information when asked for advice on sharing something online. This may be a viable approach, as can be seen from the case of “dog poop girl” which achieved notoriety primarily as a result of inappropriate social behavior (Solove, 2007). Nevertheless, it also confirms poor understanding of security issues coupled with a relaxed attitude to it. Next, three of four respondents identified the reputation of the resource as the main criterion for deciding upon its safety by stating that they feel safer for their personal information when to submit it to a well-known website, although two of three specify their awareness of the possibility of a successful hacker attack on any resource. Finally, while all four respondents voice their dissatisfaction with what they identify as a meaningless use of social media, only one prioritizes the informative value of Facebook and denounces Instagram based on this crit
The digitization of information has become a growing trend in the publishing industry as a result of technological developments that have brought about a new era in consumption and distribution of information. This development has opened previously monopolized markets and has created new avenues of sales by which innovative entrepreneurs can reach a potentially global cliental base. The development of e-books has enabled publishing companies to digitize the content of novels, text books, and journals, creating a means by which they can be distributed cheaply, instantly, and most usually repeatedly without having to continuously print new material on paper (Amazon, 2000). One of the latest trends in the e-book industry has been the conversion of school textbooks into e-books. The reasoning behind this lies with the fact that textbooks for high school and college students alike are ranked as one of the highest primary costs to achieving an education. E-book textbooks are far cheaper than their printed counterparts and far more portable as well, it is due to this that this business venture sees a potential niche market that can be created within the Colorado area. While there are numerous e-book textbook providers the fact remains that few of them cater to a specific area. Various high schools and colleges have their own unique textbook requirements which at times are not available even on the largest of e-book providers such as Amazon.com. This business venture will focus on the Colorado market in order to create a niche market for e-book textbooks that specifically cater for the lesson plans of the various high schools and colleges in the area. By doing so, the venture will not directly compete against the larger e-book providers while at the same time will be able to become the first player in this isolated market. It is in this particular environment that we plan to create the business venture “eBooks eXpress”. It will be an online -book store dedicated to supplying customers with the latest novels and textbooks at low prices available for viewing on the lates
Contracts are legally binding agreements for inter-business transactions to facilitate the supply and purchase of products or services. The purchasing strategies must align with the existing requirement defined in the legality of contracts (Albarran & Snelling 2009). This paper explores the importance of understanding the legality of contracts as a purchasing professional. In a bid to meet this outcome, the paper recalls some of the possible impacts in cases where these professionals do not understand the legal issues surrounding purchasing in contracts. Importance of Understanding Legal Issues in Contracts Knowledge Any person who takes the duties of purchasing services and products in place of a company must have an integrated knowledge of contract law. As theorists stipulate, limited knowledge is dangerous whereas complete lack of know-how is disastrous (Kousky, Walsh, & Zeckhauser 2007). If purchasing professionals do not comprehend the requirements of making organizational purchases, then they may face legal charges for misconduct without knowing they made any mistakes. In essence, they must know the main content of the contract incorporating offers, considerations, and targets to create legal relations. Understanding the basic contract requirements allow the professional to avoid the misconceptions that contracts must be written or may be changed unilaterally without prior consultations. Others may assume that they can end contracts as they wish. The silence where purchasers assume full roles of other members bidding in an agreement does not dictate any consent. Terms and Conditions These professionals must be aware of the effects of silence instead of concise investigation to assess the terms and conditions of a contract (Barrett 2001). The terms and conditions may vary from one vendor to the other. In most cases, vendors use the terms and conditions to enhance successful sales. If they are not assessed properly, the professional trusted with the role of purchasing can sign a contract in which the terms and conditions limit the expected achievements. In another perspective, the suppliers may also fail to abide by their terms where they expedite deliveries and infringe contracts. The purchaser should know the risks to check within the contract including insurances, rejection, quality, damage, failure, and delivery among others (Davies 2013). Otherwise, the failure to pay attention to the associated risks may lead to losses linked to poor quality of supplies or under-standard products and services. Termination and Dispute An agreement on the process of termination and dispute placement allows the company to prevent frustrations, ensure mutual agreements, and determine how to handle breaches. The disputes must be resolved in an equally satisfying way. A practitioner working in this field must understand the laws that affect the smooth running of the business (Srivastava 2012). The law allows a practitioner to identify the most relevant factors affecting the organizational progress in issues regarding contracts. Risks Practitioners hedge their selling risks by indicating the quality of products
Sudanese Diaspora Most of the Sudanese living in Canada went there in the year 1980 in search for refuge after their country was involved in a political turmoil (Yossi & Barth, 2003).However, prior to that, there was a small percentage of the Sudanese who had gone to Canada so as to pursue their studies and for work. This study shall discuss how the Sudanese live in Canada and how they relate with their home country. Sudan being a very large country is very diverse in terms of its culture, and affiliations. Thus, the Sudanese in Canada can not claim to have common beliefs, attitudes or practices , language (Orlando, 1994).As a result of this, the Sudanese in Canada end up grouping themselves in relation to “their geographic origin, ethnicity and cultural practices” (Nigel & Dawson, 1998). The Sudanese in Canada group themselves depending on whether they come from North Sudan or South Sudan (Yossi & Barth, 2003). For instance, you will find that in the Western part of Canada, more Southerners are located there while the northerners are located in the central Part of Canada (Yossi & Barth, 2003). You will also find that the northerners and southerners hardly mix, apart from “in one metropolitan centre called Winnipeg” (Nigel & Dawson, 1998). Although the Sudanese in Canada usually have different ethnic affiliations, they do come together whenever there are issues to do with politics of their home country and the like. It is also important to note that people in Canada usually have different religious beliefs. Some are “Muslims, others are Christians and Copts” (Hall, 1989).Thus, you will find Sudanese in Canada grouping themselves depending on their religious beliefs. The places of worship usually serve as good venues whereby the Sudanese can meet and even organize community activities. In general, we can say that the diverse nature of the S