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There is this story of a man who was not able to fix his leaking roof. Why? When it was raining; he was not able to and when it was not raining; he didn’t want to. Does this remind you of George Bush! If not, read the book The Right Nation: Conservative Power in America . Micklethwait and Wooldridge, the Britons in America who have authored this book, have done a fantastic job in writing a book that is so enthralling and timely. They are both graduates from Oxford and are journalists at The Economist . They feel that the US will be dominated by an alliance of conservatives (there are a lot even now) and consider the US The Right Nation . But the point of contention is – Is it right for the nation? Nearly half a century ago the Americans lacked a real conservative political ideology. “Conservative” as a term was defunct in the annals of American politics. It was more of an insult, coined by the Democrats during the Great Depression of the 1930s and the term was fended off by Republicans like Hoover, who called himself a “true liberal”. In contrast to socialism and liberalism and a whole series of other subject matters of political theory, conservatism is not a clearly definable concept. This is the major point to be demonstrated and it denotes the futility of so many of our “new American conservatives” who try to prove their case by quoting endlessly from the European (sometimes British) model of conservative thought, incidentally without paying much attention to the prudent qualities of flexible European conservative action (Freund, 1955). Over the last 50 years, America has become a conservative country in the American manner. Then why can’t European-style conservatism become hot in America? This sort of conservatism needs a social basis. Also, a hierarchical class structure was absent in America and hence such a European structure did not exist in America (Gottfried, 2007). To know who the conservatives were – their leaders and the tensions between them – we should know the evolution of conservatism in America. The rise of conservatism in ‘conservative’ America has been helped largely by the nemesis of American liberalism “ … which lost its way between the New Deal of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Great Society of Lyndon B. Johnson, between the anti-communist Korean War, which is supported, and the Sandinistas’ Marxist takeover of Nicaragua, which is also supported, and between the earthy populism of Harry Truman and the cerebral elitism of Al Gore” 1 The authors feel that not all Americans are conservative and only 41 percent of them are conservatives and 19 percent consider themselves liberals. The Americans have moved to the right in the recent past and anchored itself as a country far more conservative than other countries. Haines (2004) says that “when compared to the citiz
Introduction Communication is universally recognized as the cornerstone of all relationships. As such, effective communication is deemed as a necessity for the success of all organization. For an organization that deals with the public, the probability of achieving effective communication, and therefore reaching organizational goals and objectives, is significantly increased by engaging in public relations. Public relations is defined as the process of coming up with and managing a strategic communication relationship with a certain target audience. For public relations to be most effective, it is necessary to plan in advance. This plan, which showcases the strategies and tactics to be used to achieve set goals, is of great importance. This is because communication strategy, which is a combination of various communication tools, assists in reaching the intended targets. Statement of the Problem Regent’s College is a London Based institute offering a wide range of programs with an international focus. Although the college boasts of a strong history and has attractive features to offer, it still has low student enrolment rates. Presently, the school has approximately 4,000 students who are from over 130 countries. The school is also perceived as a small private college by the general population. This perception of Regent’s College as nothing more than a small private college, has resulted in declining enrollment and a diminishing reputation for the institute. Regent’s College is not viewed as one of the giant educational institutes in the country. Its popularity is no where near that of the major public universities such as
#1: The article: “Judging Stimulus by job data Reveals success” by David Leonhardt, was published on February 16, 2010 on nytimes.com . The article starts with a hypothetical introduction, where the writer engages the reader by telling him/her to assume that the stimulus signed in 2009 was large enough to impact the job market or even money proposed in the stimulus package was spent fast enough to make a rapid effect on the economy. The article then explains that what would have happened in such a case was still happening in the current economic situation, because after all, the hypothesis is not imaginary but a description of the real stimulus bills as passed by congress and signed by the president. The article explains that the stimulus package targets creating 2.5 million jobs, and has so far managed to somewhere between 1.6 to 1.8 million jobs. Why then are Americans not satisfied with the stimulus? Leonhardt states that liberals think that the stimulus package would have had a greater impact if it was bigger; the republicans simply dislike the entire package “because it’s a democratic program”; the Obama administration has hurt the bill through making “too rosy an economic forecast” thus raising too many expectations among the American people (9). Despite the criticisms, Leonhardt notes that the impact of the $787 billion stimulus package on the economy cannot be understated (10). Money from the stimulus has kept the public service employees (healthcare workers, teachers, firefighters and the police officers) in employment. It also stabilized corporate spending, and indirectly prevented consumer spending from plunging further. More to this, there is no denying that the billion of dollars spent on jobless benefits, food stamps and tax cuts have benefited the American populace. #2: The article: “House adopts $15 billion plan to spur Job Creation” by Carl Hulse was published on March 4, 2010 on nytimes.com. According to the writer, (Hulse 1) the adoption of the $15 billion measure is a reaction by Congress to the continued pressures created in the country’s economy by the increasing job losses. The measure was adopted on a 217 to 201 party line vote with majority supporting votes coming from democrats. Out of the 172 Republicans who voted, only 6 supported the bill. The Democrats vote was also split with 35 democrats opposing the measure on grounds that “it was too limited and hence could not spur employment and job creation as intended” (Hulse 4). The centerpiece of the measure according to Hulse, is the exemption of the 6.2 % payroll tax to all businesses that hire people who have been jobless for more than 60 days. Mo
Animal abuse is defined as a deliberate infliction of psychological pain, distress, deprivation, or death of an animal by human beings. Animal abuses occur every time human beings fail to meet the animals’ basic needs. In general, animal abuses comprise of all intentional, socially, and unacceptable behaviors that threatens the welfare of our fellow animals. Such behaviors include kicking, throwing, malicious killing, use of animals for research and entertainment, and neglect and failure to provide an animal with adequate food and veterinary care. Notably, in our factory farms millions of animals such as dairy cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens suffer extremely in the production of food, clothing, and other animal products for human consumption. Surprisingly, many individuals in our society are unaware of these sufferings inflicted on animals. In the USA, 70% of all human foods comprises of animal products. These animal products are produced behind closed barn doors that house the animals producing them. Before the 20 th century, cattle, pigs, and poultry in the USA used to roam in green pastures. However, the increase in human population has forced farm factories to confine these animals to specific cages to meet the ever- increasing demand for animal products. Most meat products are produced in farm industries that confine, mistreat, and deny the animals their natural behavior needs. Although these practices should be unlawful, amendments to the Animal Cruelty Act have seen animals excluded from being treated fairly. As such, these farm factories are almost free to subject their animals to severe suffering with the intention of increasing their products. Dairy cows In developed countries, industrialization of agriculture has seen dairy cows being exploited to meet the increase in demand for milk (Schmid 1). As compared to the dairy cows reared 60 years ago, modern dairy cows have been demeaned from cattle to objects. Currently, dairy cows produce 3 times the milk they could have produced at that time. This has been made possible through modern technologies that have focused on improving the animals’ udder size and production. Currently, dairy cows are confined in barns or drylot feed yards. In these cages, the animals are confined indoors for the whole year denying them their right to roam and feel the heat of the sun (Rimas & Evan 12). More often, lactating cows are restrained in stalls forcing them to stand in between manure and a mixture of storm water. Dairy farms have adopted genetic selection and selective feeding programs with the aim of in
Las Vegas is known as a sin city, where plenty of gamblers can push their luck. It goes without saying that the paramount attraction of this city is the numerous casinos and gaming clubs, each of which has its own unique style and atmosphere. This city was not designed as a children’s resort. It is true. However, a family vacation in Las Vegas can be exciting and pleasant as the city has prepared both children’s and adults’ entertainments. Personally, I have never visited Las Vegas, yet I consider taking my future children there due to the fact that there is a great variety of ways to have fun for them. For example, Cirque du Soleil’s colorful water show that has no counterparts in the world might be visited. The show includes acrobats’, jugglers’, gymnasts’, and other artists’ performance. Another vivid example is a huge Wet’n’Wild water park that is famous for its attractions including the giant swirling cascades, the roller coaster of extreme heights, waterfalls, pools with ocean waves, and water parks for the kids (“Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas” par. 1). If I were the senior manager of a major Vegas resort, I would undoubtedly create additional child-geared amenities. Basically, it seems to be a good idea to offer a rooftop pool that is the safe place for children to splatter or the kid-oriented menu that would satisfy their preferences. Consequently, to attract more family visitors, I would advertise Las Vegas to families with children. In my point of view, those, who want to visit the casino can find it everywhere while Las Vegas offers the miscellaneous vacation including an engaging entertainment for children as well. Works Cited Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas n.d. Web.
There are various thematic concepts that common in Beowulf, Divine comedy (Inferno) and paradise lost. One of the thematic concepts that transcend these works is tension. Tension in Beowulf occurs between the values systems that are there in this Danish society and the heroic code that Beowulf has created. This poetry concerns itself with the articulation of the heroic code that embodies hospitality, loyalty, power and ceremonial practices. The tense point of the heroic code is presented by the intrinsic value contradictions (Hudson 72). There are divisions between the loyalties and the heroic code does not in any way give any direction of action in the face of the divisions. This means that the code cannot work with the principles of early Christianity because there would be tension between the two. This is because the heroic code maintains that honor comes through actions while the medieval Christianity believes in honor in the afterlife. The tensions that flow throughout the story are brought by the efforts of the author to encompass two values that are ideally antagonistic. In the inferno, the tensions that arise are created by Dante’s strict observance of the religious values and doctrines against the society’s corrupt disposition. The society in which the inferno is created gives priority to human happiness and peace while on earth while Dante has a moral system that gives priority to the will of God (Dinsmore 12). The tension is created by Dante’s representation of evil as an act that violates the will of God. When comparing violence and fraud, he argues that fraud violates the will of God more than violence meaning that violence is a lesser evil in comparison to fraud. The tension is not resolved because this exploration does not factor in the causes of the evil meaning that the reinforcement of the doctrinal message overrides critical thinking. In Milton’s paradise lost, the tension comes when Satan disobeys God which by default puts a question on the authority of God. The tension is aggravated by the banishment of Satan from heaven and his subsequent attempts to establish his own hierarchy in hell. In his continued disobedience to God, Satan creates more tension by corrupting the mankind. The corrupted mankind disobeys God, leading to the development of tension between man and God which leads to his eviction from the Garden of Eden and the subsequent fall from glory. The other theme that transcends the three books is Justice. In Beowulf, the tenure of this King illustrates how leaders should uphold justice. Beowulf exercises restraint that ensures that there is delivery of justice especially he refuses to assume power after the death of Hygelac. He ensures that the succession line is upheld when he supports, the formers king’s son when he is appointed as the successor. In the inferno, Dante makes a presentation of Gods justice. According to Dante, it is the idea of justice that motivated God to create hell. This is because the prime reason why there is existence of hell is the punishment of sin as a testimony to the divinity of the perfection that is violated by sin. According to
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia (CCEV) is a non-profit organization, providing its clients with a broad range of services. It offers sympathetic support to those in need, regardless of racial, ethnic, and religious characteristics. The array of services includes mental health counseling, financial and housing counseling, health and community counseling, as well as older adult services. Agency’s Management Practices The organization of the working process is based on the standard schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, the management acknowledges a frequently occurring need for devising a personalized, flexible schedule. The type of work schedule depends on the professional area of a particular employee. The possibility of arranging a personalized schedule is discussed by the Chief Executive Officer, the Supervisor, and the particular employee. The employees working from home on a daily basis should communicate consistently with their immediate Supervisor during the working hours. In the case of force majeure events, such as extreme weather conditions, the CEO can declare a liberal leave policy, which implies that an employee may take a personal day without prior approval. Such circumstances might also require the closing of certain facilities of the organization. The decision of closing may be made by the CEO in the case of extreme weather conditions, which may endanger the employees. If the closing is eventually authorized, the CEO decides upon the paid time off for the employees. The cases of extreme conditions demand further instructions on the matter of organization of the working day. The following alterations may be introduced: closings, delayed openings, and early closings. The company’s Administrative Policy Procedures Manual stipulates that all employees should ensure that no conflict of interest arises. Every year, employees sign a form, specifying the absence of conflicts of interest of any kind. Outside employment is also regulated and must be approved by the CEO, and include signing a necessary form. Private practice, which can have an adverse effect on the activities of the Catholic Charity of Eastern Virginia, must not be undertaken by any employee. Should the CEO decide that a particular employee’s performance is affected by their outside employment, or that a conflict of interest may arise, the employee may be forced to terminate their outside activities. Employees are encouraged to suggest certain policy improvements through written statements addressed to the management. In order to implement the suggested changes in policy and procedures, the CEO’s approval must be obtained. The information about the implemented modifications is provided to each employee. The operational procedures of the Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia are board approved administrative policies. Procedures are executed without the involveme
Introduction In the era of globalisation, many individuals and countries from different parts of the world become closer. As almost every developed state tries to maintain its wealth and share it with other people who have particular needs, a plethora of transnational companies now communicates and expand all over the planet. The industry of informational technologies and e-commerce is not an exception to the ongoing situation described above. Separate organisations aim at the achievement of their own goals that become possible with the help of such a strategy as outsourcing. This method is considered to be beneficial for both sides of an agreement. Moreover, it has its advantages over regular employing practises as it gives more opportunities to workers, regardless of their physical dislocations. The following paper is intended to critically discuss the main reasons why various organisations outsource IT and e-commerce tasks and what are the crucial issues in managing relationships created with the help of such practises. Outsourcing Explanation To begin with, it would be proper to explain what does the term of outsourcing imply. Outsourcing is an efficient way of collaboration between two companies, which requires one of them to be responsible for particular duties of another corporation in accordance with a corresponding agreement. Usually, businesses use this strategy to reduce the amount of particular work that burdens their employees (Acora 2012). Although this might seem like a regular service, it requires both sides to sign at least a one-year collaboration contract. It would be proper to mention that many organisations use foreign resources to establish such professional relationships as this method is even more beneficial for them. By giving some work to firms from other states, an organisation from a developed country saves much more finances, whereas citizens of some Third World Countries receive an opportunity to have decent incomes. Reasons Why Organisations Outsource The following list will enumerate several statements and factors that influence some companies’ decisions to use the model of outsourcing allocation of duties:   * Expenses reduction. As it is mentioned above, it is much cheaper to give certain tasks to people who specialise in a specific sphere. Usually, professionals do not require as much time as beginners to accomplish the same task (Ali et al. 2014, p. 3). Therefore, the quality and speed of their work will be beneficial for both organisations who signed a collaboration agreement. It would be proper to mention that approximately 65% of companies that used the described strategy are satisfied with the achieved results, whereas only 35% of customers did not like particular outcomes.   * Accessing skills. Sometimes, even the most developed corporations need employees with certain skills that other workers do not have. Therefore, they establish partnerships with some IT or e-commerce firms that might gladly help the customer organisation to accomplish its one or more projects. When there is a
Introduction Sophocles lived during a time when the Greek society excelled in theatre and drama. Art was a main attraction in the Greek society as was politics. The advancement of art in the Greek cities cannot be compared to any in the other civilizations that existed at the time. Sophocles lived in the same period with other playwrights such as Euripides and Aristophanes. The Life of Sophocles Sophocles wrote over 200 plays, but of these only about five are still existent. Apart from Oedipus, other famous plays attributed to Sophocles artistic genius are Antigone and Elektra. Most of Sophocles’ plays emphasize the tragedies of life and the pain inherent in the dynamics of human existence (MacCollom 231). However; Sophocles did not live long enough to see the decline of Greek literature to which he had greatly contributed. Years after his death, the Greek city states were embroiled in conflicts that ultimately led to their fall and the decline of the arts (Leefmans 12). Greek Theater at the Time of Sophocles Greek theater at the time of Sophocles was markedly different from today. It was a religious occasion, a dramatic departure from today’s performances which are pastimes and occasions for entertainment. To attend the theatre was a way of worshipping and revering the Greek gods who were highly revered in the Greek society. Dionysius was the Greek deity who took centre stage during these theatre festivals. This particular deity was said to live in the bush. The theater festivals were punctuated by much celebration and other excesses. Theater also celebrated culture. Theaters would be filled to maximum capacity and the plays were performed during the spring period. The plays were marked by their beautiful language, punctuated by songs and dances that awed the audiences with their impressive and dazzling displays (Knox 88). Another convention t this time was the competitive nature of the performances. A panel of judges would decide winning plays from an array of playwrights who presented their works before the audience. The presentation of the plays followed a particular pattern. A total of twelve plays would be presented for adjudication with three playwrights presenting four plays each. Three of the plays would be tragedies and one would either be a comedy or a satirical piece. Men were the main actors in these plays and they performed against a temporary backdrop. Oedipus Rex Adaptations Oedipus Rex has undergone a number of adaptations. The adaptations are in keeping with an emerging trend where modern playwrights are turning to ancient plays and merging them with the reality of the present circumstances. One of these adaptations was the 1967 film by Pier Paolo Pasolini which has its second part reflecting the Greek myth. Although Pasolini’s play begins with scenes from the Italian fascist era the playwright goes ahead to use the characters in