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In a story of 1907, Dr. Lily Penleric, played by Janet McTeer, a professor of musicology, impetuously goes to see her sister Eleanor, played by Jane Adams, in Appalachia, after a rejection of promotion at her academy. There, she finds a treasure trove of Scots-Irish / Ulster-Scots ballads, songs which have trickled down generations, intact, owing to the isolation of the mountains. With the intent of ensuring her promotion, Lily goes into the most secluded areas of the mountains to amass the songs. She comes across an orphan, Deladis Slocumb played by Emmanuelle Rossum, and is more and more charmed not only by the magic of the music but also by the rugged fortitude of the locals who give meaning to their lives amongst the coarsest settings. She finds herself in midst of their resistance to keep their land from Earl Giddens, who represents a coal tycoon Ambrose McFarland played by Steve Boles. She witnesses the atrocities the locals face. She tries to understand their ways of life. She runs into Tom Bledsoe, played by Aidan Quinn, an attractive, tough battle veteran, and gifted musician, and is forced to inspect her impulse. In the end, most matters are settled in some way or another. A misfortune that devastates all of Lily’s work leaves her deciding to discontinue, but with a twist in the tail. Songcatcher though a bit melodramatic, you may want to watch it more than once. It is a montage of earthy beauty, fascinating songs, and resistance of the common man against the cruelties of life. It is extremely well performed, well-directed, and charismatically musical.
The elections in the United States of America are just about to happen. The Republican Party candidate Donald Trump has been speaking against the current immigration laws. Trump’s immigration speech in Arizona in the month of August raised fundamental issues. Trip to Mexico The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a key note speech in Arizona on the immigration services of the US. He castigated his opponent from the Democratic Party for being part of an administration that has let down the American people (Dove, 2016). He had just met the Mexican President in Mexico concerning the influx of immigrants who pose great challenges to the American people. He discussed with the president about the importance of stopping contraband and illegal immigrants across the border. He also expects the Mexican government to finance the building of a wall to separate the two countries. The wall will have both top and underground sensors. The changes that are critical to the American people can only happen once the people change the government through an election to make him president. He blames the politicians because “they won’t talk about them” (Dove, 2016, p. 2). They “won’t report on them” (Dove, 2016, p. 2). Special interests only use their money to cover the immigration challenges. The immigration system only serves the current regime and their interests but not the citizens of America. Immigration Challenges It is not everyone who applies to become a citizen that should qualify. The immigration system must be very selective to prevent people who do not have good intentions for the country. The open borders and sanctuary cities have caused the deaths of many Americans and the disintegration of morals. Sarah Root died in the hands of an illegal immigrant that the immigration system set free after arresting him. The 2011 report indicated that about 25,000 homicides were as a result of illegal immigrants already in prison. And each year the country spends tens of billions of dollars on illegal immigrants. The money is so much that it could help to save many at risk-students with a voucher (Dove, 2016). The majority of these immigrants are lower-skilled workers and yet they compete with the American citizens for jobs. They are a liability to the nation. The media and the ruling regime only discuss on how to meet their needs and yet they are not citizens. Trump thinks that the main issue he will handle is the well-being of the American people and not the needs of the illegal immigrants. Hillary Clinton Trump says that Hillary Clinton’s main concern is the separation of families of the illegal immigrants. It means that her concern is not for the American people. Many Americans have lost their lives due to the loop holes in the immigration system that the regime supports. According to Trump, C
Introduction Childhood inoculations remain crucial medical initiatives aimed at protecting children against catching certain diseases in future. There are certain diseases that have reduced drastically among Americans. This has happened largely because Americans have been going for inoculations against them. In addition, people have started raising concerns as to whether they should continue taking their children for inoculations because the diseases are no longer a threat within the population (CDC, 2012). However, it is notable that people should focus on practicing childhood inoculations until relevant diseases are eliminated. Choice of Topic This paper presents discussions regarding childhood inoculations. This medical initiative takes place routinely in America with the aim of protecting children against certain diseases. The notable diseases prevented through inoculations include diphtheria, polio, Tuberculosis, and tetanus among others (Belhorn, 2009). It is notable that people have developed viewpoints regarding childhood inoculations. The initial viewpoint entails arguments that childhood inoculations should not continue in America. The proponents of this viewpoint have argued that America is no longer under threat of diseases that require inoculations (CDC, 2012). The proponents have noted that cases of diseases such as diphtheria, polio, Tuberculosis, and tetanus among others in the country are almost nonexistent. To this end, the proponents of this viewpoint suggest that childhood inoculation efforts are unnecessary. On the contrary, the second viewpoint entails the argument that childhood inoculation should continue in America. The proponents of this viewpoin
The event that substantially contributed to the development of mathematics as a science was the flooding of the Nile. I specifically chose this event because the flooding takes place every year, emphasizing how the ancient communities were similar to the current society due to living in the same conditions. In ancient times the sciences were driven by practical concerns, such as measures of land and weight. Therefore, in the case of Nile floods, according to Herodotus, resurveying the fields required the application of measures and principles of geometry, which at those times was limited to earth measurements (Bertoloni et al., 2006). To resurvey the land, Egyptians used ropes and measured the dimensions of land plots to accurately divide them for taxation purposes. The stretched rope with knots used to divide the rope into twelve equal parts was called a “harpedonaptai ” (Rowe, 2018, p.243). The rope could form a 3-4-5 triangle which was used for building purposes to define foundations. Regarding society’s reaction to the event and its social context, the flooding was acknowledged as one of the year’s most important events. As rainfalls are very rare in Egypt, the flooding was the only opportunity for the earth to maintain the moisture level required to grow the crops. Moreover, the rivers presented the center of development of civilizations, with Mesopotamia even being called a “land between rivers” (McClellan & Dorn, 2006, p.33). Ancient Egyptians’ calendar started from the flooding due to its influence and benefits that the flooding caused on Egypt’s agricultural and economic development. Thus, by resurveying the land after the flooding, the ancient Egyptians established the early principles of geometry. The event emphasizes the practical origins of geometry and mathematics and draws the connection to how geometry was used for economic and agricultural purposes.
Introduction The history of the movement meant to put an end to slavery dates back to the establishment of slavery in America. In the West, millions of African slaves were entrenched in to the American labor force from the beginning of the 16 th century and were not freed until the last decade of the 19 th century. Unlike the modern day slavery, America’s economy was dependent on the labor of slaves whose masters treated them unfairly. During that time, very few people spoke against slavery since they were satisfied with the status quo. However, the Quakers from the very beginning came out strongly to criticize slavery, which they viewed as immoral. Even though some members within the church were slaveholders, they soon banned the ownership of slaves among themselves in a move that they believed would set an example for others to follow. 1 Throughout the slavery period, Quakers distributed pamphlets and staged demonstrations that finally gave rise to the abolitionist movement. History of the Quakers The Friends Church was begun over three centuries ago. The church was established by George Fox who was an Anglican before he began feeling that there was more to religion than what was being offered by the Anglican Church. When he was only 19 years old, George Fox moved across churches looking for an answer to his questions but he never got them. Apparently, the Church of England, which was the official religion at the time, was too sophisticated for the common person and many people felt that it did not address their needs. 2 This desire to find a connection and inner peace with God led George Fox to establish an association of “Friends” after the exhortation given by Jesus in John 15:15 where he called the believers his Friends. However, there were people who opposed the changes that this “Friends” were bringing to the church and they branded them “Quakers” after the manner in which they trembled when speaking of their newfound faith. Instead of taking the name in a negative manner, the Friends felt that it complemented them and they decided to adopt the name as their official logo. 3 Since the foundation of the church in 1647, the Quakers focused on passing across the message that Jesus Christ was the answer to all problems. This saw many people who were tired of the formal religion coming forward to join the movement that was offering them something “real” as opposed to what the Church of England was offering. In reality, the one thing that was attracting people to the Friends was their doctrine. The Quakers viewed slavery as unjust and
In the history of mankind, the computer has become one of the most important inventions. Hardly anyone can imagine a modern home or office without computers. While some people argue that the computer has provided us with additional conveniences, according to others, the computer has made our life more complex and stressful. I believe that computers, in the first place, have enriched our society with several advantages due to faster communication and easier access to information. The computer provides us with a fast way to communicate. In our time, when modern society is becoming more global, computers play an essential role in communication systems. Previously, communication was limited to means such as mail (Grudin, 2017). If a businessman traveled abroad, the sending of reports and reports, as a rule, was accompanied by significant delays. Since the competitiveness of a business depends on time, this situation was completely unacceptable. The Internet has allowed businesses to send
The United States Department of Justice (2019) defines gangs as associations of three or more members that have a collective identity used for creating an environment of fear, coercion, or intimidation. Also, the group has a common name, a sign, a slogan, or any other markings that unite its members who usually participate in criminal activities targeted at preserving their reputation, power, and financial resources. There are different factors influencing the membership in a gang and the invented scenario will concern Jane, a twenty-one-year-old woman. She lives in a high-crime area and thus was more likely to join a female gang in order to gain a sense of belonging. This factor is linked to the home and community environment in which a person lives, which points to connections between her surroundings and tendencies of becoming a gang member. Jane’s friend is also gang, which makes the chances of her joining are higher. The third factor is connected to self-perception rather than the socioeconomic status and is associated with self-esteem: the lower it is, the greater the likelihood of becoming a female gang. According to Firmin (2011), young women may join female gangs for boosting their self-esteem, which is a finding pointing to the need for addressing the psychological factor of gang membership. When it comes to myths associated with gangs, there is a misconception that gang members spend the majority of their time committing or planning crimes. In reality, their life is dull and often uneventful: members sleep a lot, miss school together, work odd jobs, brag on the streets, drink, and just “hang out” (Howell & Griffiths, 2018, p. 36). This points to the exaggeration of gang activity in both literature and overall public perceptions.
The media representation of Korean Americans and Asians overall has always been an issue of visibility. The given ethnic minority was a major part of the concept of Model minority, which does not fully demonstrate and illuminate the current situation of Korean Americans in the country. The roots of the problem lie in the historical development of the United States, where Asians had made a great deal of contribution. Although there are numerous theories and concepts about Asian-Americans ‘ lack of visibility in the media, the problem did not emerge recently. The question of Korean-American representation in the media is significant because it will allow people to recognize the given issue. Therefore, it is important to overview and analyze the historically relevant events and challenges faced by Asians in the US because they are the roots of the issue. Throughout human history, different nations were forced to somehow contact and cooperate with each other. These contacts did not always go smoothly, and now often, carriers of other cultures become aliens. As history shows, both the people from a specific geographic area and entire races could receive the “status” of an Alien. Therefore, it is important to analyze and overview the historical roots of Asian stereotyping and perception in the media in order to derive a clear argumentative basis and theories. The Koreans were not the only Asian ethnic group in the United States. Asians began to appear in America from the XVI century, and the first in this regard were Filipinos and Koreans (Ocampo 76). Most of the men came here, who then married Indian women and dissolved in the local population. Hawaii became the most populated territory of the Asians because a significant number of Chinese and Japanese were sent there for work (DuCros et al. 13). It occurred due to the considerable deterioration of the situation on the labor market and the decrease in the number of jobs in the second half of the nineteenth century. The US government came to the idea of ​​limiting the naturalization of the Chinese and Korean populations since they were the most active labor force. In the 20th century, attitudes towards the Asian population did not improve significantly. In 1905, California passed a law prohibiting marriages between whites and Asians. Later, more laws were passed on racial segregation in education and the code on the exclusion of Asians, which made it impossible for Asians to become citizens (Ocampo 76). During the Second World War, the Japanese wer
Poets and authors create their works of literature considering the cultural tendencies of the epoch and personal experiences. Thus, each writer has a unique and differentiating style that allows recognizing him or her among others. Emily Dickinson is an extraordinary poet because she isolated herself from society and was in seclusion starting from the early adulthood period. Even though she was not very popular during her lifetime, most of her poems were found and published after her death. Emily Dickinson was one of the most prominent American writers who mainly focused on nature, religion, and death themes which fit the period of the Later Romantics. As Dickinson was irritated with human society, she found her refuge in nature, which was reflected in her poems. Contrasting to other writers of the Romanticism period, she used the rat, the mushroom, the bat, the fly, the frog, the snake, and the stones as symbolic representations of nature (Amitabh 215). Nevertheless, those elements were usually avoided by romantics and ignored by moralists Dickinson plunged into the parallel world when it concerned nature, adored all its manifestations, and compared it with the human essence. In fact, “nature became the link between herself and the external world” (Amitabh 216). Her works affirm that peace in the world is possible only when the powers are balanced. It correlates with the themes of feminism in the author’s pieces of literature. At the end of the nineteenth century, women were underprivileged and usually oppressed, while men enjoyed all the benefits. Therefore, most of Dickinson’s poems were heavily edited to conceal their true meaning. Another prevalent theme utilized by the author concerns religion, gospels, and spiritual practices. Emily Dickinson comes from the Puritan family whose ancestors migrated from England to the United States several centuries ago. The Puritans are characterized by rigorous religious discipline and the purity of worship. Their practices also influence other spheres of life and impose restrictions on common activities. Such traditions are also incorporated in the author’s works where Dickinson questions the mission of each human in the world and the separation of body and soul. The poet turns to the Christian tradition of the eternal life pursuit by the Calvinists and Transcendentali
Duties of directors in a corporation Directors roles include coming up with values that the corporation needs to promote and develop goals to be achieved in the company. They also determine the corporation’s vision and mission. Directors of corporations play the following roles. They are supposed to act within their powers to ensure the corporations they lead run in accordance with their constitution as stipulated in the articles of association. They are mandated to act in true faith to ensure stakeholders’ interests are achieved. Directors are supposed to carry out their duties in a competent and professional manner. Directors are supposed to direct other, senior, and junior staff in a way that will make the organization achieve its objectives. Directors’ roles include ensuring the companies engage only in lawful business dealings. They should ensure they exercise fair judgment to all stakeholders. They need to ensure organization properties are secure and are not misused them. The director’s role includes ensuring employees and stakeholders do not have a conflict of interest in the corporation. Duties of shareholders The shareholder’s roles include providing capital to the organization; they appoint directors of the company. Shareholders prove the corporate budget and the company’s external auditors. They also make key decisions in the company; this is, for example, when the corporate wants to take over another company or when making a merger. Shareholders’ duties include attending meetings called upon by directors. It is shareholders’ mandated to remove and replace directors whose term has expired or who misuse the company resources. Duties of Officers There are several officers within the organization. They include:   * Chairperson of the board: The chairperson position is of considerable importance. His roles include that of the managing board of directors and are its facilitator. He calls upon board meetings and presides them. In case there is a tie in voting chairperson gets a second chance to vote thus breaking the tie.   * CEO or the President: Corporation president’s role is to ensure the corporation’s day-to-day activities run smoothly. CEO signs significant contracts on behalf of the corporation. The CEO signs any legal document. CEO does participate in board meetings though he has no voting rights (Loos, 2010).   * Vice president: He acts on behalf of the CEO, mostly when the CEO is absent he makes a decision on behalf of the CEO.   * Chief financial officer: He is responsible for the matter concerning finance in the company. The chief financial officer maintains corporation financial records as well as presenting these records to the board and shareholders.   * Secretary: The main duties of this officer are to take corporation minutes and maintaining records of the corporation. The secretary should avail of cert
Executive Summary Cape Breton Highlands National Park has been identified as one of the most scenic attraction sites with steep cliffs, waterfalls, and diversified wildlife, among other things. This implies that the park forms a preferable option for foreign and local tourists in Canada. However, it has been established that the park is challenged by issues of insecurity due to attacks by coyotes. In addition, there are few fueling points within the park, and the motor vehicles might become stuck during the tour. Whereas these afflictions prevail, the park has an opportunity to expand its accessibility on the Eastern side to increase its customers and also introduce ecological tourism. When focusing on the marketing plan and its implementation, it is evident that the management should focus on new categories of customers, including the students and group tourists. In addition, they should improve their support services, such as fueling services and security against coyotes. This will ensure that the competitors do not take these afflictions to acquire a competitive edge on their side. Although these changes will be made, the management must go a step further to publicize them through advertisement. Besides, they should ensure that the prices are partitioned to accommodate different customers and loyalty program set for membership. Introduction Investments need detailed situational, and financial analyses are very crucial in order to make the decision as to whether it is solvent or not. In relation to this task, it is evident that the park requires making various changes that can help to increase the number of customers visiting the premises. As a result, the discussion focused on the SWOT analysis and then came up with distinct ways of rectifying the weaknesses that might exist. In a nutshell, it was discovered that the park should add security agencies, include a travel program, and set up an ecological training center for the sake of students. These undertakings were considered as the most pertinent solutions. Besides, it was recommended that the park should open up the eastern side for the sake of increasing the market share. Situational Analysis: Based on SWOT Analysis Strengths Rich Natural Attractions Cape Breton Highlands National Park (CBHNP) has rich wildlife and attractive feature that ensure a continuous flow of tourists (Barrett, 2002). First, it is evident that the park has steep cliffs and deep rivers that form a favorite tourist attraction. In addition, the park is located near a forested plateau where animals find a favorable environment. Besides the forested nature, the park is along the Atlantic Ocean, which provides profound advantages (Fischer & Hudson, 2010). First, the steep hills allow the formation of valleys that lead to the existence of waterfalls. Indeed, these waterfalls become a critical center of interest for the tourists. Foreigners and local people enjoy being at the waterfalls along the rivers and taking photos for remembrance.