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Two of the best comedians on global television at present are Jay Leno and Gabriel Iglesias; both have their TV shows that play during the much coveted primetime networking hosting spot as well as possess thousands of fans from around the world. Despite their roughly equal status as well recognized entertainers, when compared the best comedian out of the two has got to be Gabriel Iglesias. What you have to understand is that the style of comedy that Leno usually employs on his show “The Tonight Show” seemingly looks like a form of personal commentary wherein he picks apart various events and individuals and finds some way of making such an act funny. Unfortunately, it is often the case that this comes at the expense of some poor individual that Leno has chosen to ridicule that night. While making fun of others is a skill that is almost an essential aspect of being a comedian Gabriel Iglesias employs a distinctly different style of comedy wherein he makes fun of himself and his various misadventures throughout life. As a result, there is no one that is negatively impacted by the jokes Iglesias makes resulting in a far better relationship with the general public. Another contrasting aspect between the two is the fact that Jay Leno often has a team of writers to help him develop the jokes, gags, and various other comedic bits of entertainment on his show. In the case of Gabriel Iglesias, it is usually the case that he develops his material and does not rely on external proxies to get the job done for him. This shows a far greater degree of dedication to his craft as compared to Leno who seemingly looks bored at what he is doing. On the other hand, Jay Leo does have many likable traits such as the fact that he is far more charismatic, influential and more adept at the concept of comedic timing as compared to Iglesias given that the latter is still relatively new to comedy and is still not as we
Frank Lloyd Wright is an American architect-innovator, who greatly influenced the development of Western architecture in the first half of the XX century. He is known for creating “organic architecture” and for being a propagandist of the open layout. Also, he is famous for being an outstanding interior designer, educator, and writer. He designed more than 1000 projects resulted in 500 completed works. He was the leader of the Prairie School movement in architecture, also developed the concept of the Usonian house. “His work includes original and innovative examples of many different building types, including offices, churches, schools, skyscrapers, hotels, and museums. Wright also often designed many of the interior elements of his buildings, such as the furniture and stained glass” (Secrest, 1993). After educating at the University of Wisconsin in Madison (1885-1887), since 1888 Wright worked with architects D. Adler and L. Sullivan in Chicago. And since 1890 he took part in the development of all their projects. In 1893 Wright left their company and opened his architect bureau. Japanese Pavilion on International Exhibition in Chicago of 1893 aroused his interest in Japanese architecture. In 1905 Wright traveled for the first time to Japan and in 1906 he held an exhibition of Hiroshige color prints in Art Institution of Chicago. In 1909 and 1910 the architect traveled to Berlin and there he took part in making “Built Constructions and Projects”, a book published by Wasmuth. In 1913 he traveled to Japan once again, after receiving the order to complete the building of the “Imperial” hotel. This was the reason that caused the establishment of the architectural bureau of Wright in Tokyo in 1915. After returning to USA Wright published several issues, including the monograph “Modern Architecture” and gave several lectures at the University of Chicago. Exhibitions dedicated to his works were held in 1931 in New York, Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, Brussels, Miluoki, and Chicago. In 1932 the architect escaped from public life to Wisconsin. Until 1940 he was engaged mainly in teaching and theoretical working. After this period he began to complete many architectural orders again. Wright was a pupil of Sullivan, that’s why he created houses according to his thesis “function determines form” (Lipman, 1986), which form depending on their intended use, material, construction, and, not after all the other, of landscape layout surrounding them. A good example of closely connected architecture with nature is dwelling houses from the so-called Prairie series – low buildings made of wood and stones with wide porches, covered with plain roofs, and surrounded by gardens. Wright’s contributions to the development of various architectural movements of the XX century appeared to be extremely valuable. Since 1910 getting acquainted with the wo
In emergency management, the roles of both private and public sectors are considered important and dependent on each other. Public charities such as the Red Cross have a long history of disaster relief and management and worked together with governmental organizations to offer services of recovery. Importantly, most of the people in society are aware of the efforts that many public organizations implement in relieving the impact of disasters; the role of for-profit contractors is not that obvious despite being as important. Thus, understanding the roles of private and public sector organizations in disaster mitigation and preparedness is considered essential. In the current exploration, the identification of organizations’ roles in hazard mitigation will be presented. Besides, different roles in private and public sectors when it comes to addressing the adverse impact of hazardous situations on the public and the environment. Roles in Hazard Planning In regards to the roles that both public and private organizations play in hazard mitigation, it should be mentioned that they participate in preparedness, early response, and long-term recovery. First, the private sector usually considers “what they need to do to survive a disaster or emergency, as outlined in their business continuity plans” (Chandra, Moen, & Sellers, 2016, p. 5). Second, businesses extend their reach in emergency preparedness and involve employees and other constituents to participate in decision-making. Third, private-sector organizations contribute to the overall improvement and resilience of individuals living in vulnerable areas. This is important for building the local capacity of the community to extend the range of resources available for the public to be effective in responding to hazards on their own. Fourth, financing programs for communities are also important roles of private organizations because they can provide a certain degree of security for communities until they wait for the state or federal support. Lastly, the provision of goods and services to the public is a significant contribution to mitigation planning and preparedness. These can range from first aid kits to emergency services and depend on the capabilities and specialization of private organizations. Public organizations are also significant participants in the planning and preparedness for disasters. According to the World Health Organization (2013), responding to the risks and results of natural disasters and other hazardous events is the responsibility of all stakeholders involved in the community. The first role of public organizations in assessing the risks in the community that could
Netflix is one of the Silicon Valley giants and one of the most successful entertainment companies in the world. It rose to prominence by 2010 but in 2011 faced serious problems. Netflix lost 800,000 subscribers (Wingfield and Stelter par. 5), which was the first decline in membership in years. The reason was the decision to separate two primary services the company provided, DVD rental and video streaming. Unsatisfied with the new model, subscribers all over the United States heavily criticized Netflix, causing its stock rating to go down significantly. This case provides a valuable example of decision-making and strategic planning in the business world. To learn from this case, it is important to identify the problems the company faced, analyze the situation, and come up with possible solutions and recommendations. First of all, the problems that Netflix had in 2011 have to be identified. The company introduced a new business model that was initiated by the co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings. It implied dividing the services that Netflix provided into two separate parts. Previously Netflix services had come with a single subscription, but since 2011 users had to acquire two different subscriptions, one for streaming and one for ordering DVDs by mail. Additionally, the right to both receive an unlimited amount of DVDs by mail and watch an unlimited amount of movies and TV shows over the Internet, which had cost most users 9.99 USD per month, became over 60 percent more expensive, 15.98 USD per month. The result was that Netflix received a lot of criticism from subscribers, analysts, and the market (Thompson 127). Over 800,000 members terminated their subscriptions. The stock price lost 43 percent. Analyzing why Netflix faced such trouble should focus on the company’s internal decision-making as well as its response to new circumstances. First of all, it is important to understand why Netflix decided to separate DVD by mail service from streaming service. Hastings explained that, after 12 years in the DVD rental and delivery business, the company had wanted to focus on the new and rapidly developing sphere, namely streaming, so it decided to separate the two businesses. However, this exp
Art plays a significant role in human culture. Art implies the expression of the artist’s personal ideas, feelings, and individuality. The works of art are the objects of the world cognition through the artist’s experience, and it is meant to inspire. Nevertheless, the creative processes and the artworks are often misused for the multiple purposes such as financial profit, capitalization, and propaganda. Such attitude invokes the lack of individuality creating the mass production products, proving that along with the promotion of the new artists in the world and sharing ideas the large trade and political institutions can have the bad impacts on the culture in general. The readings “Fashion Shows, Fashion Flows” by Lise Skov and “Van Gogh on Demand” by Winnie Won Yin Wong describe the interconnections between art and trade, the role of globalization and international relations on the art development. The authors tell how art is used by the financial corporations and the political institutions for their own purposes. Nowadays, fashion is one of the most prominent kinds of art. It is the ever-changing seasonal phenomenon. Asian fashion always was based on traditions and customs it has its own features and character. But the distinction of the Asian fashion from the Western fashion started to vanish in the 20 th century when these two kinds gradually merged into the world fashion (Skov 221). The center of the Chinese fashion trade, Hong Kong, became involved in the global market and improved its relations with the USA, “by far the biggest and the most profitable consumer market in the world” (Skov 226). The Chinese fashion market became open for the foreigners and the Westerners in particular. The casual Western style in fashion became dominant and more demanded. Therefore its production increased, and
Photography is the other world, where things and places are different, where the time is stopped. People usually watch on the photographs to remember things and events which took place many years ago, and it is possible to do. To watch the photos and to make them are two absolutely different things. Watching the photo, person usually sees the result of the photographer, that beauty and is already pleased. The different thing is with the person who makes these photos. Photography is the art and the artist creates her works of art with the feeling of blessedness, which is possible only when the time is stopped and the action is frozen. The main aim of the photographer is to stop the time and to make people to be delighted by the beauty of the picture, as the time is the substance which flows fast and the art is eternal and people have the opportunity to enjoy the photos for a long time. Pia Johnson is the contemporary photographer who created a lot of photos which are the great pieces of art. Her works were mostly colored and vivid, but her last collection is black and white, without any vividness, but still the feeling of movement is present. Considering Pia Johnson’s exhibition which takes place in Melbourne now (2 to 12 September) is named ‘Threads’. Woven threads are the main concentration of the Johnson’s photos. All the photos strike attention, and at the same time it is almost impossible to imagine, that must be seen (picture 1 and picture 2). Watching the photos, the dark room comes to mind, with the white fabrics which are scattered everywhere: on the walls and on the floor without any order. The impression of movement may be seen as the fabrics as if fly on the air. Such effect is reached by m
Abstract Human relationships and friendships are usually governed by trust. When this trust dies, the relationship is usually harmed. This fact echoes the ideas associated with the social exchange theory. This essay applies the social exchange theory to a personal experience that took place two years ago. The ethical dilemmas associated with experience are also presented in the paper. Introduction People possess various attributes that make them successful social beings. This fact explains why people form friendships and relationships. Such human relationships are characterized by interpersonal communication and the ability to satisfy each other’s needs (Lee, 2014). Healthy relationships are developed by people who are willing to support one another. Several theories of human communication and interaction have been postulated to describe the unique aspects associated with this practice. The social exchange theory describes why human beings pursue specific goals, attract friends with various character traits, and join different groups. The most outstanding fact is that human interaction is impossible without communication. This essay uses the social exchange theory to explore one of my memorable experiences. The experience occurred when one of my best friends borrowed money and failed to pay the debt. The selected experience mirrors the major issues encountered by many people in their daily interpersonal relationships. Applying Communication Theory to My Personal Experience Introducing the Theory In the book “Human Communi
ABD’s product readiness to export Evidently, ABD’s products are in a state of readiness to begin exporting to Europe. The success of the company in the United States suggests that the speedheals could hit the European market. The major reason is that consumer behaviors within the two regions are almost similar. Besides, the economic state, legal requirements, and technological advances in many European countries reflect the United States. It can be argued that the consumption rate of and demand for healthcare products in Europe are relatively high. Additionally, the innovative nature of ABD products suggests substantial success in the European market. According to the case, none of the competitors has achieved the level of innovation associated with the speedheals. The competitive advantage is likely to move European consumers especially because the products apply to the critical issue of healthcare. Moreover, the cost of the speedheals is quite acceptable in Europe and refining the cost as expected would be a great attraction to cost-sensitive consumers. Likewise, the ABD’s products are ready to export to the emerging markets such as China, India, and Brazil. These markets are characterized by rapid economic growths and high consumer expectations. Triggered by technological advances, the economic growth is compelling consumers to change their preferences towards the technology world. They are looking for chances to orient, adapt, and use new technologies as a way of improving lifestyles. Health is the priority for these markets and technological advances within this area are embraced. The key factor that triggers demand for ABD’s products in foreign markets is innovation. Despite being superior to other competitors, the innovation increases convenience in transportation, use, and disposal. Cost and after-sales service are other factors that influence demand for speedheals in foreign markets. Consumers out there expect to be given value for their spending. The value is reflected in the applicability of ABD products since speedheals satisfy a fundamental need that cannot be assumed by anybody despite the cost or complexity. ABD’s management readiness to export ABD’s management possesses the appropriate knowledge, skills, and capabilities to start exporting. Besides Richard Bentley exhibiting tremendous leadership skills and knowledge in management, the management team consists of individuals with diverse experiences. Some of them have worked extensively in foreign markets. The team understands and acknowledges the important aspects surrounding internationalization such as competition, legal responsibilities, customer needs, and appropriate markets. They have ample knowledge about the foreign markets and the
Introduction There has been improvement in technology across the globe in the past few decades. This has resulted in significant changes in the way things used to be done in various fields. Some of the fields that have been affected include car manufacture industries, homes, medical fields, movie industry as well as advancement in computer technology. This paper is aimed at looking at some of the changes that have resulted in these areas due to improvement in technology. Effects of technological advancement in car production In the past decades, people complained of the quality of vehicles that used to be produced. Some of the complaints made were the vehicles were tiring for people who used to travel over long distances. This is because the cars were manually operated. The cars polluted environment with the smoke they produced while others complained that they vehicles were not fast as they expected. It took people a lot of time to travel from one place to another. Improvement in technology has led to production of automatic vehicles. Nowadays it is possible for one to drive his or her car remotely. One does not have to be involved in a lot of manual operations as it was before. There has also been establishment of vehicles that travel at a very fast speed. These include vehicles such as Feralli. This has resulted in reduction of time spent in traveling from one place to another. The adverse effects brought about by cars polluting environment has resulted in need for production of vehicles that are less polluting the environment. To achieve this, it has called for the need of production of vehicles that do not use petroleum products as source of power. Advancement in technology has resulted in manufacture of cars that use hydrogen as fuel. Currently, most of the automobile industries are concentrating on production of cars that use hydrogen as their source of power. Cars that use hydrogen as fuel include race cars, bus and tracks. The pictures below show examples of cars that use hydrogen as their fuel. How technological development has helped improve life expectancy Another contribution that has been made by technological advancement is improvement in life expectancy. There has been emergence of new technological methods in surgery as well as treatment. For many years people have been dying due to poor treatment methods as well as unsuccessful surgeries. Today doctors are able to conduct their surgeries through use of machines which are accurate leading to reduction in errors that might be caused by human. Since the introduction of technology in medical field, life expectancy of American citizens has been seen to improve with year two thousand and four recording the average life expectancy of Americans as seventy seven years. Improvement in technology has also led to production of effective drugs. One of the breakthroughs that have resulted from technological ad
Introduction Playing with the reader’s assumptions, subverting them, and using stereotypes to achieve a particular effect is a technique that may have been in postmodern writers’ toolkit since the beginning of the literary movement. Effectively, this cunning play with the reader’s expectations is one of its distinctive features. Toni Morrison joined the postmodernist literary culture at the time when it was still predominantly white and man-centric. The scale of the changes that have happened since that time may be debatable; nevertheless, Toni Morrison pushed the boundaries of writing circles with her socially poignant works. Recitatif belongs to the array of the author’s progressive writing heritage. Therefore, this short story is experimental and employs postmodernist writing techniques to reveal to the readers their thinking patterns that may be based on clichés. Main body Researchers’ attention has been focused on the relationships between ethnicities and classes in Recitatif – this much may be said about a decent percentage of Toni Morrison’s writing heritage. The characteristic that makes this short story stand out among Morrison’s other works is its novelty, which is expressed in the descriptions of the two main characters or rather the intentional avoidance of certain of them. Virtually, Recitatif may be named as one of the writer’s most experimental works (Warhol and Shuman 1009). Morrison engages readers in a game offering them to guess to which ethnicities Twyla Benson and Roberta Fisk belong based on a series of situations that could trigger a certain stereotype. When the last words of Recitatif are read, it becomes apparent that this is a game, where no one is a winner: Morrison does not offer a clear response. The lack of response regarding the characters’ ethnicities is a statement in itself. In order to achieve this effect, Morrison incorporates a number of misleading clues in her work. For instance, even in the very beginning, the reasons behind the girls’ stay in the orphanage may push readers to assume their ethnicities. Twyla’s mother works long shifts as a dancer and thus is not capable of providing sufficient care for her daughter. On the other hand, Roberta finds herself in the orphanage because of her mother’s illness. Hamdan states that “representation of Twyla’s and Roberta’s mothers as “dancing” or “sick” creates a baffling atmosphere of racial uncertainty as it undermines the unconscious process of classifying mothers on the medical basis of physical well-being or infirmity” (2). This ethnical categorization based on mobility or disability unveils the ingrained in North American dis