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In the new wave of globalization, movement across borders has become the norm. Most importantly, children often find themselves in unfamiliar territories when their parents relocate to other countries. In such situations, they experience cultural identity confusion as they try to redefine their identity amidst conflicting cultures. However, while redefining identity may attract challenges for adults, it is quite daunting for children and youths; since they are already struggling with developmental identity crisis. On the same note, Amy Tan “Fish Cheeks” and Anna Raya “It’s Hard Enough Being Me” essays explore the subject of cultural identity struggle from the perspective of young people, who find themselves at cultural cross-roads in foreign soils. Against this milieu, this essay will provide a critical analysis of the two essays in an attempt to bring out the similarities and differences therein. To begin with, Raya finds herself in New York in pursuit of a university degree at the Columbia University. While here, she undergoes an array of conflicting experiences as she tries to redefine her identity amidst numerous occasions of misidentification. Although Raya has always identified herself with her Mexican and some Puerto Rican roots, she is thrown into identity confusion when her peers regard her as a “Latina” (Raya 1010). Due to this label, peers expect her to have a grasp of Spanish language, know how to dance salsa, and be knowledgeable about Mexican history. However, Raya confesses that she knew none of those things (Raya 1010). Correspondingly, in ‘’Fish Cheeks” Tan exposes the struggle she endured while growing up in America as a Chinese teenager. Tan was always embarrassed about her background, and to some extent she perceived her traditional family as primitive (Raya 102). During teenage, individuals are always struggling with identity issues. Consequently, these two stories clearly depict that for young people, redefining identities in multicultural surroundings can be quite strenuous. On the same note, isolation and loneliness themes are constantly featured in these two stories. When circumstances compel Raya and Tan to grow up alongside white American culture, the feelings of isolation becomes inevitable. Raya (1010) confesses that her peers expected her to exhibit some aura of “Latin-ness’’. Similarly, Tan avoids interacting with her peers because she is embarrassed of her Chinese roots. As a result, she avoided situations that could compel her to reveal her ‘tainted’ culture. (Tan 102). Although Tan’s embarrassment can be attributed to teenage-hood issues; she clearly confesses that she wished she had ‘a slim American nose’ that would enable her to be regarded as a Native American (Tan 102). Noticeably, the two authors do not mention about their interaction with people outside their respective culture. Obviously, this insinuates that identity crisis is coupled with feeling of loneliness. Furthermore, isolation as a result of cultural identity disparities is clearly accentuated in “It’s Hard Enough Being Me.” The above title indicates that
Best Strategy The case presents two windows of opportunity for the company: the kid-friendly path or the up-scale path. Arguably, the company would profit more from the first variant due to a number of reasons. Firstly, the radical change proposed in the second option requires too much investment. As the market research in the appendix suggests, there are already a number of upscale lounge bowling clubs, and this niche is occupied at the moment (Hamermesh & Zalosh, 2012). On the other hand, there seems to be no record of the bowling facilities that target young audiences which might become advantageous, at least for the short term. Secondly, the kid-friendly path correlates with the customer study that indicated families with kids as their primary audience. In addition to the abovementioned points, it should be noted that the company’s board is likely to have a limited budget to spare. As it was indicated in the case, a large part of the last investment was taken from the personal savings of the board members and mostly out of sentiment. This behavior demonstrates that the approval of a costly venture is unlikely due to their own shortage of money. In addition, the turning of the bowling facility into an upscale one will make it compete with others like it while losing its primary audience. The kid-friendly variant could provide a retreat for families with kids that will be in demand due to the fact the mean age of the people in the town is above 30. In addition, a relatively small change could be less financially damaging in case of its failure while large-scale investments may bring the company to the verge of bankruptcy. Finally, the first variant does not require any major changes to the style which can appeal to the vintage look seekers among the audience. VRIO Analysis Fig. 1. VRIO Analysis tool (Lecture materials). VRIO analysis can be considered the best instrument to apply in this particular case for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is versatile and can be used for diagnosing, decision-making, and delivery. In order to define what the company is best at, there is a need for an analysis of its ability to fully utilize the advantages of the change. This model provides such an opportunity through applying the fourth step. The question of the company’s preparedness to embrace one or the other decision is the critical moment in the evaluation of the viability of the whole venture. SWOT analysis could have been more useful in this endeavor, but it lacks the decision-making component which VRIO conveniently presents. Essentially, Givens’ proposition is an introduction of a new service to the market
When discussing the masterpieces of cinematography, the audience always has before their eyes the image of Jeff Bridges with shaggy hair, in a bathrobe of indeterminate color, floating relaxed among the bowling lanes from the Coen Brothers masterpiece The Big Lebowski . The Big Lebowski is a black crime tragicomedy by the Cohen brothers. The basis of the script is the book “Deep Sleep”, which was written in 1939 by R. Chandler. The action takes place in Los Angeles, the plot immerses the viewer in the atmosphere of 1991. The film did not have much commercial success, but it was reprinted many times, and it can often be found in the collections of exquisite lovers of non-standard cinema. Many citizens have watched this film many times and call it they’re favorite. A separate topic for consideration in this work is how exactly the hero’s personality develops throughout his life. Nevertheless, it is necessary to analyze the phenomenon of this product and understand both the meaning of the picture and the tools used by the director. After returning home from the supermarket, jobless lazy Jeff Lebowski, who simply prefers to be called Dude, discovers two thugs. One of them methodically dunks him in the toilet, demanding some money that his wife owes him, and the second smugly urinates on the carpet in the room. The Dude has never been married, so after a little more meaningful dialogue, the thugs leave (Nayman 53). A little later, while discussing the incident with his buddies Walter and Donnie at a bowling alley, the Dude realizes that he was confused with another Jeff Lebowski, a wealthy man and businessman whose wife Bunny with a dubious past became the trigger for unpleasant events (Meyer and Griffin 97). Having nicely talked with the namesake in his mansion, the Dude leaves from there with a new carpet. But even this is not yet a plot, but an exposition that acquaints the viewer with both the passing and the nature of the hero (Nayman 71). The story is about the kidnapping of the same Bunny Lebowski. Her husband decides to turn to an unfamiliar unemployed namesake to become a courier to transfer the ransom to the kidnappers. Still, even such a simple task turns into an incredible adventure for all the heroes. This is not to say that The Big Lebowski is telling a story. It conveys the mood more, but this moment is very easy to miss, because the story grabs the viewer by the breasts and drags them through a huge maelstrom of events that involves kidnapping, ransom money, porn kings, reclusive millionaires, a runaway girl, Malibu police and a bohemian a girl painting pictures, flying naked over a canvas (Nayman 73). In addition, this film has an off-scale number of bowling scenes per unit of time. The plot as a whole, and the dialogue, in particular, is written so that only the Coen brothers can hold all the threads t
The article under consideration dwells upon malpractice in health care system in UAE. Salama (2008) reports that one of the members of Federal National Council (FCN), Salem Mohammad Al Naqbi stressed that medical errors “caused deaths, even during simple operations”. According to Ministry of Health various measures are undertaken to address this problem. It is necessary to note that these measures can be quite successful. Training is one of the most effective measures to undertake. Notably, the issues concerning malpractice are common for many countries (Liuzzo, 2009). First, it is important to define the term though. Malpractice is improper conduct of a professional. Malpractice in health care can often cause injuries and even deaths. As has been mentioned above, Salama (2008) reports that people die even during simple operations. In the case of the UAE malpractice is often the result of lack of knowledge and experience. Health care professionals do not have the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully conduct operations. These mistakes lead to numerous injuries and even deaths. It is important to note that malpractice associated with unethical conduct is not typical for the UAE. It is necessary to note that training can solve this problem (Liuzzo, 2009). In the first place, appropriate training programs can diminish the lack of knowledge. Of course, it could be even more effective to analyse downsides of medical education in the country. Medical schools should provide health care institutions with professionals who have the necessary knowledge and skills. Of course, it is also important to encourage health care professionals to attend various training programs. Apart from this, it is crucial to launch various conferences, workshops, etc. These venues will be helpful for health care professionals as they can share experience. Salama (2008) mentions that one of the Ministry’s strategies is to invite foreign professionals who can improve the situation. Of course, this measure can also be effective. Firstly, these health care professionals will improve the quality of medical services. Secondly, these foreign professionals can share their experience and help domestic heath care professionals develop. Notably, Salama (2008) reports that the Federal National Council rejected this measure. The officials wanted a more comprehensive approach. Admittedly, education is the key to the problem. Health care professionals will conduct properly if they have the necessary knowledge and experience. It is also important to note that the UAE should not ignore the ethical plane as Liuzzo (2009) notes that malpractice often emerges in this very area. Finally, Liuzzo also notes that liability of health care professionals can encour
Introduction The details provided elaborate an ambitious real estate investment plan that Lance Johnstone and Corey Galloway wish to undertake. The project has the potential to succeed and also fails to owe to the issues and the circumstances it is encountering. However, the fate of the project is largely dependent on the decisions that Lance and Corey make. The real estate industry has encountered various challenges owing to a fall in demand and the ongoing economic crisis. This puts in doubt whether this would be the best investment to make. Below is a SWOT analysis of the proposed project. Strengths Real estate is a good choice of investment since it provides returns constantly. Unlike other investments like securities, it is not vulnerable to drastic depreciation. The value of securities is largely dependent on the performance of companies and speculation in the capital market. The value of real estate investments only reduces drastically in extreme cases such as the case of a recession. Lance and Corey have identified a location where there will be a constant demand for housing. The location is 3000 North Broad Street, Philadelphia. The location is near a learning institution that is expanding rapidly. The expansion of the institution culminated in a sustained and expanding demand for housing. This presents a good opportunity to invest in housing. A key strength of this project is the nature of the real estate. Investments in this sector are safer than most other ventures owing to the constant returns they provide. Although they may not provide the highest rates of returns based on the investments made, the margin of an investor incurring losses is minimal. Opportunities Every investment should be triggered once an opportunity is identified. In this real estate project, the opportunity pertains to the demand for housing. 3000 North Broad Street, Philadelphia is an area near educational institutions that are expanding rapidly. The present housing cannot support the students’ population. This has created a housing gap that Lance and Corey want to exploit. Additionally, there are dilapidated housing projects that Lance and Corey can purchase and develop. These situations have provided opportunities that can enable the fulfillment of the project. Weaknesses Despite the project being a shrewd idea, it has some weaknesses. With the falling demand for a real estate property, many people are shying away from this sector. The implication of this is that the housing units developed may not have customers to buy or rent. This would reduce the profitability of the project. Lance and Corey seem not to have planned appropriately. Planning is vital since it gives the investors a strategic advantage when undertaking such a project. In this project, Lance and Corey seem not to have factored in the fact that some of the costs will increase resulting in an overall escalation of the total project cost. Additionally, their forecast on returns is not accurate enough to satisfy the banks that may finance the project partly. Threats The key threat is the pulling out of banks that are supposed to provide a substantial amount of funds. The two banks seem to hav
Introduction The art and and science of acquiring information regarding material objects, occurrences, area etc, without direct physical contact with the area, objects or the phenomenon being investigated is termed as Remote sensing. Use of telescope to look at objects many miles away is an example of remote sensing. Electromagnetic Radiation is usually used to carry data and information in remote sensing. An image representing the scene under observation is analyzed and interpreted to extract information. Examples of remote sensing include, but no limited to the following:   * Weather satellite compilation platform.   * Atmospheric and deep sea observing weather float platforms.   * Magnetic resonance imaging.   * Position emission tomography   * Spaces exploration. Usually, remote sensing helps in collection of data in unreachable and dangerous area. Its use includes:   * Monitoring of deforestation in selected areas.   * Climate change effects on Antarctic and arctic regions.   * Oceans depth sounding.   * Land conservation and use.   * Tracking Ocean currents.   * Natural disaster monitoring.   * Monitoring source and the flow of pollution.   * wildlife management.   * looking out for Natural resources. The main components of Remote Sensing are:   * Energy source.   * Platforms.   * Sensors.   * Detectors.   * Processing.   * Institutionalization. Energy source Energy source can either be passive source like or Active source. Example of passive source is the Sun while a good example of active source is Radar. Platforms Remote sensor carriers are called platform. Examples include and not limited to aircrafts, satellites, space shuttle, etc. Altitude is a key factor to consider on choosing the type of platform to use. Sensors Two classes of remote sensors exist, namely:   * Active Remote sensor.   * Passive remote sensor. Active remote sensors emit some form of energy to the target and detect the reflection of that energy from the target being viewed. A good example of Active Remote sensing is RADAR, as used by NASA Scientists in mapping out the surface of planet Venus. Passive remote sensor make use of reflected electro magnetic energy reflected from natural sources like Sun. a picture camera is a good example of passive remote sensor. Detectors and processing This includes the handling of the signal data from the Sensor and coming up with photographic or digital information. Institutilisation This refers to the organization involved in all stages of remote sensing like universities, national and international centers etc. In respect to wavelength regions remote sensing can be classified in, in to three types, namely:   * Visible and reflective infrared remote sensing   * Thermal infrared remote sensing.   * Microwave remote sensing. Different Ways in Which Remote Sensing Is Carried Out Aerial Photography Aerial photographs are a powerful tool for earth’s environmental studies. Distinctive use of aerial photos include land survey and habitat study.
Introduction Act five, scene two involves mysterious events that result in a series of deaths. In this scene, Desdemona and Emilio are killed as a result of a false allegation. They are portrayed as unfaithful women who betray their husbands. Othello, a husband to Desdemona realizes later that Desdemona was a faithful and loving woman. The same case applies to Emilio who is stabbed to death accidentally while Othello was trying to stab Iago. Cassio is accused of having a secret affair with Othello‘s wife. This was after Cassio was seen holding Desdemona’s handkerchief. The handkerchief is dubbed as ‘the handkerchief of death’. The paper explores and analyses some of the events that unfold in the scene. Othello portrayed as their main character eventually dies while holding Desdemona’s body. Main body According to Haddon (pp.169), when Othello enters Desdemona‘s room she finds her deep asleep.Othello is determined to kill her however her beauty and innocent appearance restrict Othello. Although Othello is furious, when Desdemona wakes up she tells her to repent her sins before he dies. Desdemona claims she is innocent and she has no power of preventing Othello from killing her. There is a huge contrast of events in this scene. According to Othello, Desdemona’s outside appearance portrays her as a righteous, well-behaved, and innocent woman however her inner attributes and behavior reflect a woman with a black soul. The incident portrays metaphor where Othello is confused by the beauty of Desdemona and soft voice. As a result, he declines to kill her brutally despite furious and angered emotions. Although Desdemona is beautiful and soft-spoken she is sure Othello will finally kill her. While Othello starts smothering and suffocating her, a knock is heard on the door. Emilia knocks to know what is going on. Othello tries to hide and conceal Desdemona who she thinks is dead. Killing Desdemona by smothering, portrays imagery of the unsettled emotions and feelings of Othello. His action was based on a belief Cassio had a secret affair with Desdemona however Emilia insists that his wife is faithful and loving. Although he kills Desdemona, Othello feels guilty and remorseful. He is also grieved by his action and does not want to admit Desdemona is dead After learning of Desdemona death, Emilia reaction and decision to confront Othello for the crime committed does not bear positive results. Emilia also faces a similar death as Desdemona after Othello accidentally stabs her while trying to stab Iago. Despite a demand from Othello and Cassio to know the truth, Iago declines saying anything about the incidence. Although the two are killed because of betrayal allegations, it is later known they die without any wrong doing. The truth is only known after Emilio reveals that handkerchief was a fixation and a token that could influence Othello to believe her wife was unfaithful. Othello has been trying to safeguard his public image and reputation which he uses as the main reasons for killing Desdemona. Based on his action and behavior,
In the new testament, the Ephesians book was written by Saint Paul the Apostle during his prison sentence. However, according to some researchers, the book was written by one of Paul’s disciples since there were some vocabulary items, which were not used by St. Paul (Goodspeed, 75). The book reveals the central knowledge about the core of Christian ideology and its meaning, regardless of a societal problem. If to look at the importance of each Word in the past context, Paul is portrayed as a true Christian, loyal to his beliefs and willing to transfer his knowledge to others to save their souls. According to the sacred text of the message, St. Paul wanted to unite the spirits of every Christian on the only path to God. He appears smart and loyal to the Lord since he accepts the change in Gentiles’ spiritual position and acknowledges it as a work of Jesus Christ. Moreover, as God’s chosen, he willingly spreads the knowledge about spiritual warfare, unity among Christians, and loyalty to God. The recipients of the given message appear to be the Ephesians, Ephesus residents, the letter to whom Paul wrote while being in the Roman prison. Some believe that the message was supposed to be delivered to all the Roman churches, but others tended to the particular church’s passage. The city of Ephesus was a substantial residence of Christianity because of its strategic placement in the natural harbor and the many trade routes that can help spread God’s Word (Goodspeed, 54). Because the city was prosperous, Romans, as invaders, presented the land with more freedoms and gave them more rights than other conquered lands. Considering St. Paul’s connection to the city, he used to be its resident for around three years, where he worked as a missionary to bring Christianity to the place. Whil
Communication Communication is considered as an integral part of everyone’s life and individuals that are successful in both the short and the long run usually stress a lot in the communication processes. An effective communication process ensures that the message is properly communicated through a proper medium or not and whether positive or negative feedback is received within a timely manner. In business oriented environment communication holds vital importance because it is considered as the backbone of every decision making process and that is the reason why every manager stresses a lot on communication processes. Managerial communication is considered as one of the important aspects and it is related to systematic planning, monitoring, implementing and organizing between the channels of communication. This process also includes the new communication channels that are directly and indirectly related with the organization (Guffey, 2007). In the similar manner the aspect of managerial communication includes strategies that design internal and external communication channels. Managing the flow of information is considered as an important aspect of communication. Thus, it can be said that managers usually stress a lot on the communication process and these communication processes are related to the flow of information. The flows of information are vital to an organization because the entire decision making of an organization depends upon this and that is why managers and organizations str