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Introduction RTA Certified Helmets are standard helmets that target bicycle users within Dubai’s metropolitan area. The RTA Helmet is an easy to use, affordable and aesthetically designed helmet used to promote safety amongst Dubai’s bicycle commuters. Apart from its important safety advantage, the RTA Certified Helmet is also valuable for Dubai’s bicycle user as it will establish their official membership in Dubai’s Bicycle Commuters’ Association. The RTA Certified Helmet is unique from other helmets because it is provided and endorsed by the Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority. It is priced under the below the average bicycle helmet in the marketing and will garner positive response from current and prospective Bicycle Commuters in Dubai. However, critical decisions are required from the operations sector of the Road and Transport Authority for successful production and distribution of the RTA Certified Helmets. This presentation highlights the six most important critical decisions. Design of goods and services One of the critical decisions associated with the RTA Certified Helmet project is the decision of the design of the product (Norman 29). The proposed product is a bicycle helmet fitted to safety standards. The helmet is designed with both safety and aesthetic considerations in mind. The product is offered by the Road and Transport Authority of Dubai. This makes it necessary for safety standards to be strictly adhered to. Managing quality   * Quality will be defined by the conformity of the product to safety standards (Pirkl 24).   * The product must also include a manual for users to adhere to.   * Quality will also be measured by aesthetic considerations (Hekkert and Schifferstein 349). The product must be as attractive as the best products on the market.   * The quality control officer, in collaborations with the standards department of the RTA will be responsible for ensuring quality. Location strategy It is also important to decide where the facility for distributing the helmets will be located. The facility location must be selected in such a way that the strategy is propagated. The facility will be located at Emaar’s Downtown Dubai, where major tourists attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, are located (Emirates247). Ensuring effective distribution in this location will naturally encourage the inclusion of the helmets in other parts of Dubai due to the significance Emaar’s Downtown Dubai.
The Crash movie belongs to a group of movies that has been thriving in recent years. In the movie, Americans from diverse settings are brought together by societal values that force them to recognize their unique identities. Though these movies are not as realistic as they appear, they tend to portray the vivid picture of how different races relate and co-exist. It has been observed that racism and stereotyping do not exist anymore. I do not agree with this view point. This is largely due to the fact that the degree of racism in recent years may not be as intense as it was in the past. However, this notion does not disqualify the practice of racism even in America. It is possible that people belonging to other ethnic groups are not treated in the same way as it were in the past. However, the practice of racism and stereotyping can still be executed in different ways. In the past, black people were treated as slaves. Currently, there are jobs or positions they cannot be given. The practice of stereotyping is also common in America as depicted in the description on how black people generally behave. When the whites posit that black people are liars and thieves, it may be out of racism. In one of the scenes, a grumpy Iranian retailer was insulted by a proprietor of a gun store who referred to him as Osama. There are at least three reasons which I suppose have contributed to stereotypes, racism and sexism. One of the reasons is prejudice. Secondly, discrimination has been instrumental while the third reason is attached to different belief systems and values. Those who have practiced various beliefs and values do think that racism should be a way of life. Prejudice contributed to racism in such way that white people have negative attitude towards the blacks. In fact, prejudice is the negative attitude towards another person based on personal comparison in which an individual’s preference is taken as the point of reference. It is clear that discrimination was used to separate one sex from the other when one gender is seen as superior than the other (Kendall, 2012). Women were discriminated by being isolated from important events. In the movie, it was not hard to figure out who was being supported by Mr. Haggis. The film is also characterized by language barriers. These barriers have played significant roles in communication. The actors who played various parts in the film experienced communication barriers. For instance, what could be expressed by one actor could not be easily understood by another. The characters were seemingly pretending to understand each other. There are some ways that could be used to overcome these language barriers. For example, it would be necessary to
“Mont Blanc”, written by Percy Shelley, is a poem on the subject of the stunning mountain. The author admires this mountain, Mont Blanc, and employs his imagination which prevailed upon its inspiration, essence in informing and shaping nature as well as adding value to human life to express his information. He utilizes nature’s symbols to explore the societal social predicaments. This poem illustrates that objects have a more multifaceted meaning than how they appear on their surface (Muldoon 43). The mountain was truly sublime, and the kind of feelings that were aroused from its view were quite overwhelming. As a result of this scenario, the poem was coined. The poem not only depicts the scenery and the natural world in the border of the mountain but also describes the river that flows from its summit. The lyric digs abit deeper into the real meaning of the emotions and feelings. This not only makes one to acknowledge the happiness from viewing such a splendid beauty but also to reflect on the source of this glory. Furthermore, it brings insights into the reasons for its existence. As brought out in the poem, “Looking up at the glacier covered pinnacles of Mont Blanc from the Arve river valley”, the author senses that it represented “the still and solemn power of many sights” (Leighton 78). This was an exclusive view where, due to its great and striking stature, the prominent influence of nature stood out in greatness. In view of the fact that this specific sight influenced his mind in a manner that not many others could, Shelley trusts that its meaning necessitates attention to each of the diverse components that come together to complete it. This is what holds immense significance for him. What is the main thing that makes the mountain so dear and wonderful for Shelley? The explanation for this is the reality that he regards it as the grand and uncommon spring of knowledge for the society. This is because he considers that very many individuals are quite busy and worried by their daily businesses and hustle. Therefore, they can’t discontinue these activities in order to approve the beauty of the world surrounding them. However, in rear occasions, some individuals may state that, “…gleams of a remoter world visit the soul in sleep,–that death is slumber, and that its shapes the busy thoughts outnumber of those who wake and live.” As a consequence, during sleeping, most individuals escape from their simple insight of life. In turn, these individuals may have the opportunity of realizing life facts which are unseen or are impossible to be acknowledged as a result of our fascination with our daily life petite things. On the other hand, the author trusts that he personally has the chance to experience and observe all these undisclosed events while he is awake though in a sleep-like status. He supposes that this entails the mountain that hypnotizes him leading to him feeling like he is dreaming. May be this feeling arises from his poetical nature. This is founded on the idea that as a poet he is capable of seeing exceptional things. T
Introduction The Great Barrier Reef is located along the Queensland coastline. It encompasses 2,900 reefs and stretches for 345,000 square kilometers making it the largest Reef in the World. It is important to protect this Reef since it contains a variety of different types of marine species and birds. It is documented that the Reef is home to 1,500 species o fish, 175 species of birds. Moreover, it has 30 species of marine mammals, a small population of threatened marine turtles, and 359 types of hard coral. (WWF Australia 2008). It is important to protect the Reef since it is estimated that more than two million people visit the site each year. It, therefore, contributes to the Australian economy by bringing in more than 2 billion Australian dollars. (Culture. Gov. AU 2008). Challenges On discussion, this paper is mainly going to concentrate on the challenges that are threatening the Great Barrier Reef. One of the major challenges that are facing is the decline in the water levels. It has been estimated that the water level in this region has declined by more than 50%. Apart from water decline, there has also been a decrease in the water quality around this region mainly due to the farming activities that are carried on around this region. Water runoff from the farms is the major cause of this. This runoff contains chemicals from the pesticides and the fertilizers used in the farms. Furthermore, these farming activities have been causing overgrazing which has also impacted this Great Barrier Reef. Another problem is the bleaching of the coral reef that is caused by global warming. There are also concerns of Overfishing, in itself, is a human activity that if not checked will destroy marine life. Collisions involving big ships in the Great Barrier Reef have resulted in accidents. Because of these accidents, hazardous wastes are deposited into the sea. In simple terms, this hazardous waste interferes with
The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid vehicle that can greatly appeal to environmentally-conscious people. They can be viewed as the target market for the company. Thus, it is necessary to examine the demographic and psychographic characteristics of these customers. The age of these people ranges from 30 to 55. According to statistical findings, the buyers of hybrid vehicles have completed their high-school and college education (Mansvelt, 2010, p. 97). They are aware of the environmental benefits brought by hybrid vehicles, and the Toyota Prius may seem like a suitable choice for them. Furthermore, these people are usually married and have children (Mansvelt, 2010, p. 97). It should also be mentioned that such consumers are equally represented by males or females, but the recent trends suggest that women are becoming more active consumers of hybrid cars. Finally, one can say that these customers are upwardly mobile and their income is above the average. Thus, they can afford to purchase the Toyota Prius. These are the main demographic characteristics of these people. Additionally, it is important to discuss the psychographic characteristics of these customers. First, they are technologically adept individuals; this means that they are more willing to use new products and technologies (Abrams & Kleiner, 2003, p. 92). Secondly, these people attach importance to the social responsibility of companies; this is why they prefer eco-friendly vehicles such as the Toyota Prius. Apart from that, companies should take into consideration that such customers usually lead to a healthy lifestyle (Abrams & Kleiner, 2003, p. 92). Thus, t
Introduction There can be no doubt as to the fact that, unlike art in ancient Greece, Roman art, during Rome’s Imperial period, was being often created for propaganda purposes. At the same time, it is important to understand that the artistic methods of winning public support, associated with art being used as an instrument of propaganda throughout the Imperial era, varied significantly. Whereas Julio-Claudians considered art as the instrument of instilling Roman citizens with the sense of Imperial pride – thus, assuring their loyalty, Antonines and Severans could not think of art outside the concept of entertainment. This can be explained by the fact that, ever since the Imperial form of government had firmly established itself in Rome, Roman citizens began to undergo the process of racial marginalization, which was depriving them of idealistic properties of their character to an ever-larger extent. This was the reason why Rome was being sacked by Gothic barbarians with such amazing ease in 5th century A.D. – by that time, Roman citizens have been reduced to the crowd of degenerates, solemnly preoccupied with seeking entertainment (gladiator fights) and with practicing perverse sex. Therefore, Roman Imperial art can be divided into two propagandistic sub-categories: high and low. In this paper, we will focus on discussion of the artistic campaign waged by Augustus Octavian (high), as not just being more effective, in comparison to artistic campaigns waged by latter Emperors, but also as such that remained unsurpassable in its aesthetic value, until the very collapse of Roman Empire. Analysis One of the reasons why, before 27 B.C., Octavian had found himself constantly participating in military conflicts with his former allies, such as Sextus Pompeius and Mark Antony, is because he was trying to put an end to dynastic quarrels between rich and influential Romans, while rightly considering them as counter-productive to Rome’s national integrity. However, the ending of Rome’s civil instability corresponded to only a half of his political agenda – Octavian strived for nothing less than fully restoring the moral health of Roman citizens, while imposing his authority all over the Empire. The validity of this thesis is best illustrated by Augustus of Prima Porta Sculpture, which depicts Octavian as an embodiment of Roman traditional military, political, and aesthetic virtues. Unlike sculptures of Republican Rome, Augustus of Prima Porta heavily draws from the Greek artistic tradition of anatomical idealism. Octavian is depicted as being entitled with both: physical strength and wiseness. Statue emanates the aura of calmness and confidence – it is nothing but Horace’s idea “By obeying the gods, O Roman, that you will rule the world” personified in marble. There is not even a single trace of physical degeneracy can be found about Octavian’s facial features, which appear as be
The fact that increased stress has an adverse effect on genes is a matter confirmed by numerous research. For instance, a study conducted by Powell et al. (2013) revealed that increased exposure to social stress might lead to an increased number of inflammatory diseases. In other words, stress affects the sympathetic nervous system and changes the way genes activate immune cells. The results of the research lead to the assumption that stress can affect any genes and even transform the genes of future generations. In fact, Coghlan (2013) states that numerous DNA analysis of mice confirms the existence of epigenetic inheritance. The notion refers to the fact that “the genetic impacts of environmental factors such as smoking, diet, stressed childhoods, famine, and psychiatric disease can be passed down to future generations” (Coghlan, 2013, para. 2). This practically means that the experiences of our grandparents can affect our choices and health issues even after hundreds of years.
Introduction Children with severe disabilities have for long been discriminated by syllabuses adopted in different countries. Lately, calls for an inclusive education system are on the rise; some schools have adopted these systems while others are still dragging. An inclusion system is an educational syllabus, which accommodates both students with severe disabilities and cognitive upright students. This paper analyzes reasons for and against an inclusion system. It will discuss the issue from parents and professionals perspective. Inclusion education system This is an education system that is moulded to cater for children with severe disabilities as well as those who are cognitively upright. Modification and accommodation are the methods used to manipulate education system to make it favourable for these students. Both category of children attend same classes, eat same food, play together, and read together. There is no separation in the way things are conducted, however, the system recognises the special attention required by students with severe disability (Smith, 2006). Argument for the system Through interaction with other students, the children develop interpersonal skills that assist them cope more appropriately with the society than if they were in home-based program or special education schools. As they grow up, they interact with other and develop self esteem. They learn to appreciate their condition. The role of parents is to encourage these children to participate in school activities with others. Professionals quote low self esteem as the major cause that hinders children with special need to attain and develop their talents. When they are included in such programs, they realize their potential more easily (Wehmeyer, Lattin & Agran, 2001). Though games and spending time together, children with special needs develop good communication, and listening skills. They can understand body language, facial expressions among other communication methods. This goes a long way in assisting these children in self expression. These systems call for interaction between the parents, teachers, administration and students for its success. Administration is mandated to build classes that can accommodate children with severe disabilities and adopt a flexible timetable, for example the administration can allows these students to come late or leave early. Teachers are supposed to give attention to these students and make their system flexible for them to fit. For example they can give recorded lesson which the child can review after school. Parent should ensure that the topics of the day has been revised after school and assist the child in homework and offer continued encouragement. Perception toward these students is made positive. Their peers who are not disabled get a chance to learn the strong points of these children, appreciate and live with them in harmony. They won’t discriminate against them. This helps in making a society that is well integrated (Rotter, 2009). Argument against the system The system r
In the last two decades, immigration has become a pressing issue and has in turn led to an explosion of theories and research trying to find out its main causes. The main causes of existence of immigration are due to superiority of American economy as compared to other economies, and also religious and political reasons. The main one is the dissatisfaction by the people of their native’s land economic lot in comparison to the might of United States. An article by the New York Times on immigration and emigrants dated February 2 2011 is one of the recent editorials that are keen to talk about immigration in certain states in United States. The concern raised is the fact that illegal immigrants were more than the legal ones. A state like Arizona had introduced laws that were seeking the immigrants to carry their papers all the time. Though the laws in Arizona were blocked, there was a resolution by many states that they introduce laws similar to the ones in Arizona that aimed at limiting illegal immigrants’ children from accessing public colleges, as well as punishing employers who were employing illegal immigrants (New Work Times Para 6). Denial of some essential services to the children of immigrants should not be a solution to solving the problem of immigration. The mistakes done by the parents should not be directed to their children, though there is need to curb such illegal actions. More attention should be focused on showing love and having empathy. The fact that some of these people have gone through so much in their lives should make us want to help them rather than find means and ways of restricting them on some of the essential services of their lives. Denial of these services will only worsen their lives and may not be a solution in fighting against illegal immigration, which should be sought to be minimized through measures like controlling the borders to ensure that the entry of them is at its minimum. The spirit of egalitarianism should be up help where the immigrants are considered as part of our society and there are such benefits that occur with these people being part of our society. Instead, these people should be assimilated in our system as they form a larger society (Brittan 69). The benefits brought about by having the immigrants should first be focused before having roles that are aimed at denying services to the immigrants. To start with, economically having the immigrants increases the country’s income through having more taxpayers in the country. The same is extended where the country has more workers in our organizations, the fact that there is an increase of the workers base means we are likely to have more production in our organization. There is also so much we can gain from the diversity that we get from having different kinds of people in our organization. They offer so much in terms of ideas to our organization that give
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to analyze the idea of formation and breakdown of relationships in film work. The analysis of the films will take the western perception of love and relationships within the modern societies. The films western side story and “Kramer v Kramer” will be analyzed to show how the creation and destruction of relationships are used to drive themes respectively. Topic outline and explanation Relationships, love, romance and intimacy play an important role in the development of plots in movies, films and other narratives. In film work, relationships have been used extensively to drive themes and elicit, change or influence the audience’s perceptions of life, culture and practices. Two aspects are common in most films- the creation and breakdown of relationships. The strength of relationships is often developed using love and intimacy. Most filmmakers attempt to express the western idea that love is the main force that drive relationships. In addition, films attempt to portray the society’s view of love and relationships. Intimacy is considered the ultimate goal of love and relationships (Balio 64). However, relationships based on non-intimate love is equally portrayed in films. For instance, western filmmakers attempt to portray the society’s idea of the relationship between individuals such as child-parent relationship, friendship and work-related relationships. In such themes, the ultimate goal of love and relationships is not intimacy. In this paper, an analysis of two films is done to reveal how the creation and breakdown of love is portrayed in western film. Analysis of relationships in films Creation of a relationship seems to be the major technique through which other themes are portrayed and driven in the American film “West Side Story”. In this film, a love-based relationship develops between Tony and Maria, which results into a number of events. First, it is worth noting that the development of love and relationship does not consider geographical, cultural and ethnic differences. For instance, the relationship between Tony and Maria develops spontaneously. Despite the cultural and ethnic differences between Maria and Tony, they cannot resist their feelings towards each other. On one hand, Maria’s culture and identity restrict her from forming a relationship with Tony and other individuals. In her Puerto Rican culture, children are betrothed early in life, a culture that restricts the formation of love with any other person except the individual chosen by parents ( West Side Story ). Maria is aware that she is betrothed to Chino, a member of her ethnic Puerto Rican immigrants in