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Araby, by James Joyce, is the story of a young boy from a humble background, experiencing the first flush of love. When the object of her affection, “Mangan’s sister” expresses her desire to go to Araby , and her inability to go there, he gallantly offers to get something for her. His feelings for “Mangan’s sister” and his desire to go to Araby for her sake form the core of the story. The opening paragraphs tell us about the narrator’s background as it paints a dark and dreary picture of his neighborhood. The reference to the fact that the priest who lived in the house before them had left the furniture of the house to his sister, suggests that the family could have used the furniture had it been available. There are several other references to the humble background of the narrator as he talks about the neighborhood in which he played which had ‘dark dripping gardens” and “odors arose from ashpits”. From here the narrative moves on to the narrator’s infatuation with “Mangan’s sister”. The narrator and his friends are young boys who still find enjoyment in playing around in the dirt and filth of the neighborhood and the harsh realities of life have still not touched them. But obviously, they are growing up and becoming aware of their surroundings as well as their sexuality. “Mangan’s sister” is probably the only girl with whom he had ever exchanged “a few casual words”. So, as the narrator is outgrowing his boyhood and entering his adolescence, it is natural that his first crush would be on the only girl who has as yet entered his consciousness. His various emotions and actions, like following her at a distance to imagining her in the weirdest of places, only further intensify his in
Introduction The short story “Negative Emotions” by Lydia Davis is a powerful moral tale. The passage manages to touch the very core concept of interpersonal and inner psychological processes without the necessity to create complicated plot devices. The tale can be defined as a parable in literary terms. In “Negative Emotions,” resentment is described as the emotion that human beings harbor, which reflects on interpersonal relationships through metaphorically overbearing the emotional balance and one’s identity. Background In order to comprehend the morality of the short story, it is important to understand the central emotion. Resentment is a complex emotion that is closel
Hitler was one of the most notorious dictators the world has ever seen. He engineered the most horrific activities in the history of humankind, the holocaust. The rise of the Nazis to power in 1933 led to the establishment of thousands of concentration camps, which were centers of mass murders of Jews. Most Germans supported the ideology that led to the persecution of the Jews. The Nazis viewed the Jews as a foreign race that was in an eternal battle for dominance with the Aryans. Hitler’s book, Mein Kampf, is a clear illustration of his contempt towards the Jews. The book regards the Jews as an inferior race that should not take part in Germany’s political, cultural, and intellectual life. The book, which was a best seller, during his time as Germany’s leader, brainwashed Germans into conforming to his ideas. Therefore, Hitler had millions of ardent followers who were willing to persecute Jews. In fact, there is no record of coercion of civilians by the Nazis to persecute Jews. Civilians did so out of their own free will. Even German intellectuals conformed to the Nazi ideology. Doctors used Jews as guinea pigs for undertaking various medical tests (Fishel, 1998). During the holocaust, there was institutionalization of persecution of the Jews. All institutions helped in the persecution of the Jews. The intellectual society did not raise a finger to prevent the mass murder of the Jews. In fact, it aided the mass murders. Dr. Josef Mengele was one of the most notorious intellectuals who supported the persecution of the Jews. Dr. Mengele carried out medical experiment using human subjects from various concentration camps. Some of the experiments included testing of drugs, surgeries, and amputations. This inhuman treatment inflicted great suffering to the people. In most instances, it culminated in the death of the human subjects. This is despite the fact the medical profession requires doctors to obtain consent from the patients before using them in undertaking any experiments. Dr. Mengele killed and dissected most of the patients who did not die from the experiments (Fishel, 1998). However, not all intellectuals supported Hitler and his ideologies after he ascended to power. Hitler gained the support of the intellectuals gradually. When Hitler ascended to power, he attacked several groups that had opposed him gradually and systematically. Hitler first attacked members of parties that did not support him. Afterwards he attacked intellectuals at universities. Hitler t
Introduction Drug abuse among professional athletes has become a very hotly contested issue since the 1980s. There are a number of celebrated cases that have helped to shift the attention on this topic. This has been a coincidence with the attitude change in the society concerning drugs as the country shifted from the lax 1970s attitude to the more rigid and conservative attitude of 1980s. The US and the pro-sports agencies across the world reacted by developing drug control program. This succeeded in moving the subject from the headlines to the back pages. Hypothesis Requiring that professional athletes undergo mandatory drugs test is an unfounded requirement that has not major benefit. This article looks at the drug testing of professionals beginning from the contentious issues raised since the 1980s until the current times. The concern for the enhancement of performance by use of drugs has shifted the efforts from the traditional illicit use of substances. The advantaged of sports leagues are given the power to test athletes for drugs from a number of bargain accords and the by-laws of certain leagues. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) demands that employers should bargain collectively with the employee over important subjects like the salary and working hours and other terms of employment. Drug testing is one of the terms of employment and athlete unions have in most cases consented to drug testing (Manski, et al., 2001, p. 78). Literature Review In the modern society, the economic and intrinsic rewards for extraordinary performance by the athletes have been very great. As a result, there has been considerable. The athletes have seen this as a very big incentive for to increase their performance even more by enhancing it with the use of drugs (Lapchick, 2006, p. 174). Success on the field or any other performance by athletes is the main objective of being an athlete. It’s purported that virtually all athletes use some form of artificial enhancements to increase their performance (Lapchick, 2006, p. 174). There are a number of substance and training facilities that are not considered as unfair competition even when they are not available universally to all athletes due to different economic resources (Masteralexis, 2006, p. 776). Creatine as a muscle building agent is currently not regarded as illegal in sporting therefore it is considered not doping to use it to enhance performance (Manski, et al., 2001, p. 78). However, the use of federally controlled substances like androgenic steroids like the Tetrahydrogestrinone (THC) and other steroid precursors is identified as doping (Showalter, 2007, p. 661). If it is detected, the culprits are culpable of violation of sporting rules and th
London Church Furniture is a small, privately owned company that specializes in the production of church furnishings. It has been in business for fifty eight years and employs an average of thirty employees. Product The company’s product strategy is based on three major qualities: service, installation and quality. The company prides itself in using the finest quality of materials. Its furniture is made of genuine oak, which is renowned for its strength and attractiveness. The company also gives a warranty of 25 years when a client purchases a product from them. Most of the furnishings are made by hand in order to ascertain that adequate quality control is maintained in most of its products. The firm employs proven manufacturing methods for some automated processes such as staining, finishing and upholstering. Customers can also benefit from a wide selection of colors and patterns. Furthermore, it uses only the highest standards to make its foam fabrics flame resistant. Lastly, and most importantly, the organization specializes in church furniture. This means that it has mastered its craft. Dwelling on one line of furnishings has made the organization highly proficient in this sector. Examples of these products include frontal screens, pulpits, stackable chairs, communion rails and church pews (London Church Furniture par 5). Price structure The company’s furniture is competitively priced. Since the organization sells most of its products locally and lacks retail stores, then it does not need to include retail and distribution mark ups. Furthermore, the organization works with clients in order to meet their budgetary needs. However, most of its products have standard rates depending on the unit length. For instance, upholstered seats go for $60 per lineal foot while benches cost $33 per lineal foot. A customer will pay for what he or she needs. Prices are adjusted to suit the church’s available space and number of units required. Distribution This organization only has one retail centre. Customers who need to see the products physically have to visit the company’s showroom at Kentucky. Alternatively, they may use the company website. If one needs to make an order, one may get the company’s catalogues via email after submitting one’s details online. One may also get this information personally from the company showroom. The company distributes its products to different churches in Eastern US. It offers shipping services that depend on the client’s location and mileage needs. The company’s strategy is to leverage on the internet, rather than traditional retail stores, to make the goods easily available to buyers. Promotional strategy The company does not employ aggressive promotional campaigns because it believes in establishing relationships with its clientele. However, it has used print media such as
This paper will describe the data obtained from the US Department of Veteran Affairs. The paper describes the general trend in the data obtained. Challenges facing war veterans in finding jobs will be outlined. The remedies to these challenges will then be explained in terms of assistance to war veterans by the federal government. Solutions to the poor interpersonal communication between recruiters and war veterans are will then be recommended. Generally, their unemployment rate continues to fall as shown by graph one. It now stands at 6.6%, below the national unemployment rate of 8.1%. However, the unemployment rate for Gulf War II-era Veterans rose to 10.9%. Month to month unemployment figures appear to be volatile. However, the long-term figures show a consistent decline in unemployment rates among veterans over the past two and half years. It is noteworthy that the unemployment rate among younger Veterans is falling over time. This can be attributed to improved economic performance. Pro- veteran policies and improved networking among veterans are also aiding in their job searches. Despite this, quite a number of returning war Veterans cannot find meaningful work (Bailey, 2012). Veterans find it hard to land jobs partly due to employer concerns about their health and the suitability of their skills. Employers are finding it hard to decipher the equivalent civilian expertise acquired in a warzone that is applicable to the workplace. This is because veterans are having trouble explaining how their roles in the warzone fit to the civilian workplace (Yen, 2008). Roughly a quarter of veterans who find jobs earn less than $21,840 a year. Poor job networks and lack of mentors on exit of warzones are to blame for the hard times facing veterans in job searching. Employers’ stereotypes about veteran’s suitability for jobs – technological skills, adaptability, educational background and risk of post-traumatic stress disorder – are also to blame for veteran’s woes (Mercer, 2012). War veterans with PSTD are facing even more stigma as employers are worried about their mental health (Salerno, 2012). The federal and state governments have created programs that seek to aid veterans in finding jobs. The Post-9/11 GI Bill aids veterans in securing education and housing. Training in technical fields can be accessed through this program. Veterans are taking advantage of this program to gain training in fields that are marketable in the civilian workforce. The VRAP offers training assistance to veterans. It offers training to unemployed veterans. Through this program, veterans increase their employability (NACE, 2012). In conclusion, increased networking with other war veterans and especially the seeking of mentorship from employed veterans can be pivotal in the chances of a war veteran being employed. Veterans need to learn better interpersonal communication skills in order to express themselves better during interviews. In addition, veterans should take part in programs such as VRAP and the Post 9/11-GI Bill that will increase their odds of being employed (NACE, 2012).
Introduction Poverty is a social problem ththe at has both political and religious implications on the lives of the people, and has existed since time immemorial and is perpetuating into the future. Although the poverty has been a historical feature and is still a present-day social phenomena that are affecting the majority of the people; the minority have lived in luxury oblivious of abject poverty the poor are experiencing. Hindu and Islam are two of the major world religions that are in their divine beliefs and roles are trying to address the issue of poverty, because it is the major issue affecting the spiritual and physical health of their congregation. Although the two religions have different religious beliefs and views on the issue of poverty, both share the same objective of eliminating or alleviating poverty. Similarities Both Hindu and Islam believe in the existence of the supreme God, the creator. God chooses how to give blessings to his people according to his will. In Hindu, God decides the caste class where one can be born while in Islam God decides on the amount of blessings to give to the faithful Muslim. Both religions also believe in the moral responsibility of helping the needy and practicing charity (Jayaram, 2010). These beliefs shape the approaches used in the elimination and alleviation of poverty in the society. Differences The caste system is the division of the society into social and economic classes in terms of occupation and family lineage. According to the Jayaram (2010) there are four main classes of people in the Hindu caste system, namely Priestly class (Brahmins), Warrior class (Kshatriyas), Merchant and peasant class (Vaishyas), Labor class (Shudras), and impure class (Chandalas) which is the minor class within the Shudras. The caste s
Abstract Heavy metal is a type of rock music, which emerged in the UK and the USA in the mid 20th century (Marino, 2013). From then on, the genre’s songwriters, singers, and scholars have been looking for new ways to popularize and add value to folk music to attract a wide range of audience. An augmented distortion, extended guitar solos, vigorous beats, and loudness categorize heavy metal. The genre’s lyrics, artwork, verbal communication, physical actions, and dress code promote masculinity and degrade women (West & Lay, 2000). Music experts assert that heavy metal is one of the most masculine genres of music that has ever been made (Marino, 2013). As such, hegemonic masculinity is very widespread in the genre’s culture. Several studies have indicated that many heavy metal concerts are composed of male performers and audiences (West & Lay, 2000). Females comprise a small minority. Female performers and audience have to conform to masculine scripts and performances. Heavy metal’s female audiences are usually dressed in masculine attire. Researchers have noted that the genre has become very popular around the world despite its negative attributes. Among the youths, the genre is attractive owing to its unique and violent culture (Marino, 2013). Several studies suggest that heavy metal culture promotes masculine identities and disregards feminine identities (West & Lay, 2000). In this research paper, an analysis of the relation of heavy metal and masculinity, power relations, misogyny within the culture, and the degradation of feminine attitudes in the genre is provided. Introduction Heavy metal music can be traced back to the UK and the US (Marino, 2013). The growth and popularity of heavy metal music songs during the mid 20th century is attributed to the ambitions of bands such as Led Zeppelin, Judaist Priest, and the Black Sabbath. The bands helped to popularize and break new grounds to intimate acoustic performance associated with Blues music in contemporary society. Influenced by blues-rock and psychedelic rock, the singers and songwriters that
Introduction Accidents are unfortunate events that can occur to any individual at any moment. Therefore, having a definite solution to avert such occurrences is not possible. However, we all have the responsibility to be alert and ready to respond to any form of accident that happens around us. That way, it is possible to avoid the tragic impact of accidents on the casualties. What can one do in case he or she is involved in a car accident or saw an accident as they pass by? This essay seeks to assess my actions if I came across an accident on my way home from work. Body In many car accidents, time is very crucial since it determines whether the victims will live or die. Many victims die while on their way to the hospital while others die inside the car minutes after the actual incident. Accident casualties’ lives can be saved if a quick response is administered and first aid offered in good time. My first response to a car accident would be opening the doors to allow oxygen inside the car. Enough cases have been reported to show that most of the deaths associated with car accidents emanate from carbon poisoning. In a car crash, for instance, the engine may burst into flames releasing carbon dioxide inside the vehicle. With closed windows and doors, the helpless occupants of the vehicle are left without enough oxygen to keep them alive. The first and quickest response therefore would be to open all the windows and doors to allow oxygen in as well to release the carbon out of the car. Supposing the engine is still running, my next action would be to shut it down. A running engine runs the risk of easily catching fire hence shutting it down reduces that risk. I believe that even before calling for any help from the police or even other passersby, it is important to reduce the chances of further damages. This means if possible, one should even attempt to draw the
Introduction Basically, it is perceptible that technology has played an elemental role in accounting as well as in fiscal enterprises. “The fundamental merit of these web-based tools is that they enable someone to make an effective decision as he/she is able to access real-time information” (Fox, 200, p.14). As regards monetary services firms, management of individual funds or organizational assets are deemed to be wearisome and disheartening but a fiscal system that is computerized is supposed to simplify this task. Ideally, there exists a lot of accounting and monetary software in the current market and their prices kowtow to the fiscal capacity of a particular organization. Pecuniary software tools encompass the Straight-Thought Processing and Technical Critique Software. Similarly, a better example of accounting software is Microsoft Office accounting. The book-keeping software is palpably being utilized by the accounting information system. Similarly, monetary software is appreciably being utilized by the inter-operability of clerical processes in a firm. Nonetheless, there exist a number of options that professionals, who opt to utilize these software tools, can select and then employ them in carrying out pecuniary services. As a matter of fact, incremental perfections in terms of functionality and alacrity have been brought about by software development. Nevertheless, the monetary software tools are able to permit insights into fissures and alcoves of those organizations that implement them. To that effect, the monetary software applications ought to be perilously scrutinized to determine where they fit best (Keyes, 1998). Problem Statement The focal point of the swot up will be on how the monetary software along with the software of accounting is deemed to be effectual. Doing so will also scrutinize how organizations can merit from this software and how the functionality of this software can enhance the optimization of the accounting and monetary processes. The scholarly work will make an effort to respond to the queries below:   * Are we capable of accomplishing the processes of enterprises the moment we employ the tools of monetary software?   * Are the tools of monetary software constructive to the majority of firms?   * How can the economic expansion of a firm be augmented by these tools?   * Are the tools of monetary software prejudicial to firms? Objectives of the Research This research will aim at illustrating critique elucidations on the effectiveness level that the organization can benefit from the monetary software tools. This research will address the following objectives:   * To delineate the drawbacks and merits of the monetary software tools that have an impact on how business is conducted by organizations.   * To scrutinize how these monetary software tools are able to offer eminence to the conduct of the organization and thus enable that organizat