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The world has been shattered by Russia’s attack on Ukraine in the past few days. Ukraine’s forces have put up remarkable resistance to this attack, but the war is entering an even bloodier phase. Europe could be witnessing the first major military invasion in years. Many people have been displaced, and many Ukrainian citizens have fled neighboring countries for peace. Gunshots and artillery fires have been raining down on residential areas in Ukraine, with several media houses and newspapers reporting the events and sharing the news with the rest of the world. Various newspapers have reported the news differently, with the difference seen in headlines, videos and images posted. The two newspapers covering the events in Ukraine are the New York Times and Le Monde, a French newspaper. While New York Times and Le Monde report the same event, the two use very different terms to describe similar activities. In the recent takeover of the city of Kharkiv by the Russian forces, for example, the NYT headline read “Russian Troops Take Over Kharkiv,” Le Monde , on the other hand, read “La Russie A Envahi Kharkiv” to mean “Russia Has Invaded Kharkiv.” Recently a video of Ukrainian citizens making Molotov cocktail Petrol bombs was shared. The headline in NYT read, “Ukraine Prepare Molotov Cocktail In Kyiv.” Le Monde ‘s headline read “Ukrainian Resistance Using Molotov Bombs.” Because headlines are the deciding factor for people to read an article, newspapers make them enticing. The New York Times uses headlines that suggest this is another world war, while Le Monde downplays the illegality of what Russia is doing. The differences seen in the headlines of the two newspapers are all for the attraction of their audiences; each magazine writes eye-catching unique topics.
With the fast-paced development of technology, the face of sales, trading, and marketing is changing rapidly as well. It is assumed that one of the major factors that currently affect and will be affecting sales in the future is the artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence has already transformed several industries, and sales and marketing specialists begin to use it in their practice as well. The Potential of AI One of the companies in the market is using bots actively to help companies determine and find potential ideal customers. Growbots uses machine learning to analyze large volumes of data, which are based on customer qualities formulated by companies (Cole, 2017). The potential of bots that analyze such enormous amounts of data is that automation can help both large and small companies reach out to customers without spending billions of dollars of the sales team. Some argue, however, that such automation can repel customers who find targeted ads intrusive (Cole, 2017). While it is true that the automation is not accepted by everyone (yet), it still has great potential in making sales and marketing processes easier for small businesses and large enterprises. Another consideration that salespersons and marketing professionals need to consider is the changing behavior of customers. Medal (2017) discusses the role of AI platforms that transform the role of sales specialists: using data and research, AI platforms learn to forecast buyers’ behavior and indicate what practices could potentially improve the sales performance of a company. Furthermore, AI platforms also analyze the work of salespersons and receive insights that were difficult to gain previously. Using this data, both the AI and salespersons learn how sales rates could be improved. Another advantage of AI platforms (compared to humans) is that humans have more difficulties when analyzing and evaluating enormous data volumes due to a limited capacity of our cognitive processes that cannot embrace such data in its entirety. However, artificial intelligence can and does that, which makes it a perfect tool for collecting and analyzing sales data. AI does not merely help companies collect data; it alters the industry by introducing new approaches to sales and trade. As Medal (2017) puts it, young professionals do not have to learn and use the same techniques as their predecessors did. Instead, they can combine the AI technology with new, science-based approaches to sales. The striking difference between AI and CRM technologies is that the former, unlike the latter, does not just tell what you have sold and how much you will sell, but also shows you what exact strategies you use that have a positive influence on your sales performance. Conclusion The potential of AI in different industries is remarkable. In sales, it changes the way data is processed. It also transforms the role of salespersons and shows them what strategies are more or less effective and how they can be modified to improve sales performance. In sum, the primary aim of it is to enhance our jobs, not steal them.
Introduction Despite of the fact that the technology for making movies was discovered as early as 1895 by Frenchman Louis Lumiere, it was only until the late 1920s that the use of sound was introduced (Hunt, 2011). The movies which were released during this era when the simultaneous use of sound in films is commonly done like in today’s movies are normally referred to as silent movies. This era, which admittedly did a lot in paving the way for the movies with sound that we enjoy today, is commonly known as the silent era (Khoshbakht, 2011). In this paper, major focus will be on giving a detailed analysis of the use of music in movies from the silent era vis-à-vis the use of music in the current films. In doing so, various similarities and differences of the use of music in cinema industry during both eras — detailing variant aspects and intricacies — will be expansively given. But before delving into such elemental intricacies, what should we primarily know about the use of music during these two eras? Brief overview into the use of music in the silent and modern era Essentially, it is worth beginning by stating that even though the directors of movies of the silent era did not manage to find ways of simultaneously using sound in their movies; various provisions were made to include external sounds so as to augment understanding of movies. According to (//), the use of sound during the silent era was majorly in form of performances by artists. According to (//above), this idea of including sound from performances by artists was majorly pegged on the discovery of the usefulness of sound in offering additional explanations of pictures to audiences creating an ambient mood for various feelings and prolonging productions of movies so as to keep audiences entertained for a long time. Even more specifically, music, which was the major sound tool used in the silent era, oriented to better understanding of movies by fulfilling the above-mentioned sound roles. To explicate the usage of music during the silent era and the fundamental importance it had, Filmbug (2011) reports that: Early in the development of the motion picture industry, it was learned that music was an essential part of any movie, as it gave the audience emotional cues for the action taking place on the screen. Small town and neighborhood movie theaters usually had a pianist accompany the film; large city theaters would have entire orchestras. As time went by, directors from various parts across the world became more creative in the use of music. In addition, more movie audiences were reported as preferring movies with music being used compared to those that utterly contained pictures alone. These two factors facilitated the already agitated need for the use of sound and mu
Introduction Most of the renowned historic sites are characterised by valuable features that make them beneficial to people interested in historical sites. Just like such sites, Randwick is a beneficial site for historians, architects and town planners. Randwick local government Area (LGA) is located in the eastern part of Sydney. It covers an area of 3.742 hectares and includes Suburbs of Kensington, Randwick, Cloverly, Kingsford, Coogee, South Coogee, Maroubra, Matraville, Malabar, Chifley, Little Bay, Phillip Bay and La Perouse. This LGA is comprised of several important sites including cultural and heritage sites especially in Northern suburbs, many open spaces and major facilities constituting of more than 70 parks and reserves and educational institutions such as the University of New South Wales, TAFE, and many schools (Randwick City Council, 2009). This paper will focus on Randwick Local government and the issues that require focus. Social Issues Changes in population and the characteristics of the communities are some of the social issues to be considered. Governments rely on important mechanisms like the census to estimate population changes and future demographic characteristics. It can therefore be said that observing the characteristics of a community is significant and effective in planning decision making processes. Population Growth The population growth in Randwick LGA can be illustrated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) together with the estimated figures of 2011, 2016 and 2021. For example, the population in 2001 was 121,497 people according to the ABS statistics while in 2006, the figure increased by 128,003 people
Employee motivation is one of the core management tasks in any organization that wishes to be competitive and successful. Human resource specialists use various tools to increase its level among workers. Maslow’s theory of needs offers the model that can be utilized for this purpose, as it explains the motivating factors for people on different social stages. This paper provides its description, as well as evidence of how it may be applied in various companies. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Motivational factors are different for people depending on their current socio-economic position in life. This is the base idea for the theory of needs developed by A. Maslow in the middle of the past century (Jonas, 2016). He claimed that there were five levels of what people wish to achieve. They include physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs following one another correspondingly, and the latter being a desire to reach one’s full potential. Moreover, it is important that the next level becomes significant only if the elements of the previous ones are fully satisfied. For example, people will work towards having social benefits like friends and family only when they have stability and safety. Abstract concepts like ethics and inner growth are the top needs that become significant after physiological, economic, and social self-realization. Application The described theory can be used by human resource managers to increase the motivation level of employees in any company that is flexible enough to provide changes for its workers. It is evident that despite working in the same corporation and towards similar goals, people often have different needs associated with their jobs. Factors contributing to this situation include social background, personal financial stability, family situation, paycheck size, opportunities for vertical and horizontal movement, and others. Depending on workers’ position within a company, the elements that influence motivation may vary. For instance, studies reveal that so-called blue-collar employees value financial and security benefits more than an opportunity for personal growth (Najjar & Fares, 2017). This situation is typical for emerging states where physiological and safety needs are often not satisfied among many people. On the other hand, self-actualization is common among white-collar workers who tend to take things such as security, protection, food, and water for granted (Najjar & Fares, 2017). This type of knowledge is valuable for HR specialists for drafting work conditions that would satisfy employees depending on their life situation. At the same time, Maslow’s theory is not always linear and may sometimes appear transitional. For example, research suggests that some rewards work as a factor satisfying different levels of needs, like a house that serves for both safety and esteem (Jonas, 2016). Moreover, there is no
The book “NO Easy Day” describes the raid conducted by the SEAL team to kill Osama Bin Laden. Mark Owen is the pen name of the author. He was a former member of the SEAL team that helped to kill Osama who was a well known terrorist. Osama was killed after being shot by the SEAL team in the head (Owen & Maurer 241). The author of the book has managed to fulfill his mission by clearly explaining what actually happened when the raid was being conducted. His explanations are useful in that they help to provide an insight on how the United States trained and planned for that operation. The main reason for choosing to review the book “NO Easy Day” is that the book helps to give a strong understanding of how security personnel can employ different tactics to eliminate a dangerous person from society. The book is very much applicable to this class in the sense that it provides students with detailed information concerning the role played by Osama Bin Laden and the effects of Osama’s actions in the society. The book is relevant since it helps individuals to avoid engaging in activities that seem to have very adverse effects on the society. The killing of Osama Bin Laden is a clear warning to other individuals who may want to engage in such acts. Thus, killing Osama Bin Laden served as a good example to explain to the people the kind of repercussions of engaging in acts of terrorism. The first part of this book mainly focuses on how Mark Owen joined the SEAL team. Initially, the SEAL team worked on warfare development but currently, the team deals with high-profile missions. Such missions include the mission where the SEAL team was assigned the duty of killing Osama Bin Laden. Before becoming a member of the SEAL team, one is required to train for at least nine months. This process helps to push individuals to their mental and physical limits to enable them work together and respond to different situations without any disruption. Such training was very crucial in capturing or killing Osama Bin Laden. Conducting such a raid is not an easy task and thus, there is a need to have a team that is well trained and equipped in dealing with such situations. The next section of the book mainly talks about the procedure that was used to make the raid a success. The various events that took place during the raiding process are also discussed including the outcome of these events. The other part of the book mainly explains how Mark Owen trained to become a SEAL and managed kill and organize a number of raids. Most of these raids were conducted in Afghanistan and Iraq. The author comes from Alaska and enjoys a strong physical specimen which makes it easy for him to tolerate different tests. In this part of the book, another Afghanistan mission is explained where Mark Owen together with his friends managed to walk across many miles through vertical escarpments as they tried to sneak into a compound that belonged to the Taliban. In this part, the author also outlines different strategies that can be used to attack an enemy. This is important in ensuring that missions like the raid on Osama do not cau
The world where the snatches of life are told in the most whimsical and extraordinary way, the theater is a world of its own, not merely a copy of the reality. With the help of a number of means, the theater allows to view the stories one might have read in a book from a different position, offering a viewpoint that one have never thought to exist. Offering their own interpretation of the famous story, the actors help the audience to see the versatility of ideas that may strike as one reconsiders the famous and even somewhat hackneyed plot. Taking the famous Romeo and Juliet play as an example, one can see distinctly that there are a number of ways to tell the story that has become a ritual one. Considering the plot itself and the replicas of the main characters, one can offer a plethora of ways to interpret the monologues and dialogues, as well as a countless number of ways to convey the message of the replicas to the public. Speaking of the plot in general, one can see distinctly that the given performance can be conducted in several ways to emphasize certain ideas and change them from subtle to explicit. For instance, the images of Romeo and Juliet can be shown as either moving and timid, for, like most Shakespearean characters, they are as romantic as they can be, or as decisive and reckless souls that are ready to fight for their love and are ready to face even death if the latter will join them together forever and ever: on the one hand, there is the romantic. O sweet Juliet, thy beauty hath made me effeminate and in my temper soften’d valour’s steel! (Shakespeare). However, on the other hand, the decisive “This day’s black fate on more days doth depend/This but begins the woe, others must end (Shakespeare)” can be sounded in the most impressive and threatening way. Thus, the image of Romeo can vary from a mild to even an iron-clad one, which is essential for the perception of the play. Another idea of the tragedy that can be interpreted in various ways and, thus, predetermines a number of peculiar ways to perform the scene, is the famous words “My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late! (Shak
Executive Summary From recent and past reports, it is clear that the growth and development in the financial sector is of great interest not only to the government but also to everyone since it affects all our lives. This interest has led to significant changes in this sector. Different institutions in the sector together with the process of financial intermediation have changed which is for the good of the economy. The roles of different financial institutions are almost blurred with a very thin line separating the roles of financial intermediaries from those of financial institutions. However, it is very clear that financial intermediaries play a major role in the economy. The first part of this paper looks at the contemporary issues in financial intermediaries. We will then look at the types of financial institutions which are also known as Authorized Deposit Taking Institutions (ADI’s) and types of financial intermediaries. The role of financial intermediaries in the economy is discussed at length with examples from Australia. Introduction According to Siklos (2001: p. 35), a financial intermediary is a financial institution that joins agents with surpluses with agents with deficits. The process of financial intermediation occurs when surpluses or deposits are transformed into loans. In other words, it allows either an individual or an organization to obtain investment funds from third party institutions like banks and mutual funds. The funds or loans are issued in form of mortgages and other types of debts that are seen as liabilities to the borrower. In recent years, there has been an increased interest on the contribution of financial int
Introduction The thirty years war was a war of change between the Protestants and the Catholics. It started in Germany. Many European countries were involved in this war. It transcended from a religious war to a political war that engulfed Most of Europe. It was the climax of the France Habsburg political rivalry to dominate Europe. Consequently, the war metamorphosed to the war between France and Habsburg government. The mercenary armies were the main combatants in this war. The following paragraphs will explain why the thirty year war was both a religious war and a territorial battle as well (JÁszi 40). Body The countries involved in the war of change included Sweden, Bohemia, Denmark, Norway, Dutch Republic, France, Scotland, England, Saxony, Electoral Palatinate, Transylvania, Hungarian anti –Hapsburg, The Holy Roman Empire, the Catholic League, Austria, Bavaria, Croatia and the Spanish Empire. The major effect of the war was the widespread devastation that victimized large portions of Europe. Disease and hunger stalked the lands caught in the middle of the conflict (Murdoch 5). Before the War The Peace of Augsburg treaty that was signed in 1555 by the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V was one of the factors that triggered the thirty years war. This treaty was instituted to put a stop to the religious war between the Lutheran of Germany and the Catholics. The agreement stated that each of the more than two hundred German princes can dictate the religion of his territory. Many Chose Catholicism. The others chose the Lutheran. The treaty also stated that the Lutheran army could retain the Catholic territories they conquered in war (Raitt 145). Also, the Catholic Bishops who converted to the Lutheran faith must surrender their Catholic communities since they have left their original faith. Most importantly, all residents within the state must practice the religion ordered by their German Princes or leaders without reservation. This treaty was very disheartening because the ordinary folks lost their freedom of religion. The neighboring countries contributed to the war. Spain was instrumental in sparking the thirty year war. Its main concern was to maintain Spanish influence on the Spanish territories in Netherlands located on the western part of the German territory(ibid). Plus, France was besieged on two fronts at this time. It was threatened by the Habsburg state of Spain on one side. It was also on war terms with the other Habsburg state known as the Holy Roman Empire. France was dragged into the war because it was a Catholic country and they pillaged its neighboring German Lutheran towns. The French victories in the thirty year were due to it was militarily superior to the defending armies of the Lutheran towns. Sweden and Norway also attacked and slaughtered many parts of German