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The film Cuban Missile Crisis: Three Men Go To War produced by the Public Broadcasting Service throws light on the actions of the political leaders who were involved in the confrontation that could result in the nuclear war. In particular, one should speak about John Kennedy, Nikita Khrushchev, and Fidel Castro, whose decisions could shape the lives of many people. In turn, the authors examine the main priorities of these individuals and the way in which they tried to resolve this conflict. Each of them dreaded the idea of the nuclear war since they perfectly understood the disastrous effects of this event. So, they knew that they could bring their countries to the brink of destruction. However, at the same time, they needed to demonstrate that they could prevail over their opponents. These are some of the main details that can be singled out. This film is remarkable because it includes the interviews of people who played an important role in this crisis. For instance, one can mention Ted Sorensen, who was a member of the U. S. Security Council at that time ( Cuban Missile Crisis: Three Men Go To War ). Such individuals are much more knowledgeable about the actions and opinions of the main political leaders. Moreover, this documentary includes many photographs, videos, and even songs which give viewers a good idea about the atmosphere of the early sixties. This is one of the strengths that should be identified. Furthermore, the creators of this movie focus on the experiences of military officers who could be responsible for launching a nuclear attack against their opponents ( Cuban Missile Crisis: Three Men Go To War ). Overall, this film is very informative because it shows that the outcome of this crisis depended on the ability of separate individuals to control their emotions, especially at the time when they could start the most destructive military conflict in the course of history. This is one of the issues that the authors of this movie wanted to highlight. This documentary has produced a strong impression on me because it shows that the lack of communication between the main policy-makers can lead to a catastrophe that can endanger the very existence of humankind. Additionally, this movie shows that the ambitions and irrational behavior of certain individuals can profoundly affect geopolitics. To some degree, this film highlights the importance of controlling nuclear weapons nowadays, since they can undermine the security of many countries. The authors also remin
There are numerous US criminal cases that raise the question of trying juvenile offenders in adult courts. Currently, almost in half of the states in the country, juveniles can be prosecuted and tried in adult courts. Pennsylvania is one such state, as there is no lower limit for the age someone can be charged as an adult with homicide. The 2009 case involving a double murder illustrates the numerous issues that take place in all similar cases. In February 2009, state police found 26-year-old Kenzie Houk, who was eight months pregnant, in her bed with a bullet through her head. Jordan Brown, the son of the victim’s fiancé, is one of the youngest suspects in the country to be charged with murder. According to Heide (2021), juvenile murder arrests in the United States increased dramatically from 1984 to 1993, leading experts to forecast an epidemic of continued violence. Since then, numerous approaches and techniques have been tested to reduce juvenile violence. Nevertheless, they have not provided a highly efficient uniform framework that can assist in mitigating the issue. A wide range of factors should be taken into account when realizing the reasons for such a severe problem in the country. Moreover, a dedicated analysis is needed to realize the effectiveness of the already existing programs and institutions aimed at reducing the risks of violent crime among juveniles. Furthermore, the issue of recidivism should be widely discussed, as preventing it has always been considered one of the primary goals of the institutions that work with juvenile criminals. A large number of evidence-based practices are to be considered when providing the best solutions that can help develop a uniform approach to the issue in all states.
Introduction Generally, human interactions must be guided, regulated, and governed by laws that stipulate formal or governmental sanctions in case of violations. The fact is that only duly constituted human authorities can sanction punishments when human conduct violates the law, social norm, or set rules (Lecture Notes, n.d.b). United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come a long way to strengthen its legal system. Some of the tools used by the UAE to regulate the legal system are Federal Constitution and Supreme Council, Civil Law System, and the Penal and Civil Code. Despite the regulations in UAE, one needs to wonder why Dubai Police has the power to arrest an individual recording a video, especially in public places. In 2019, Dubai hit the headlines when police arrested a British woman for insulting his ex-husband on Facebook (Staff Writer, 2019). Still, the media or press in the UAE does not have “explicit” freedom, which is a worrying trend. The bottom line is that UAE Privacy Laws have devastating impacts on media and private individuals, which the paper seeks to explore. Discussion Articles 30 and 31 of the UAE Constitution guarantee freedom of expression to anyone and all media houses. For instance, the 1987 Penal Code does contain prior restraint forcing journalists to self-censure to avoid penalties (Lecture Notes, n.d.a). Article 30 guarantees everyone the “freedom to hold opinions and express them orally,” which can be through any available means, including writing (Constitute, 2017). Article 31 guarantees “freedom of communication” by any means, including telegraph and posts. Besides, article 31 guarantees the secrecy of the communication. The UAE Constitution does not explicitly guarantee freedom of expression (Lecture Notes, n.d.a). The “limiting laws” limit the operations of the media in various ways. The United Arab Emirates heavily regulates media through “prior censorship.” The “unpublished” regulation allows government officials to dictate when to publish specific items (Lecture Notes, n.d.a). The bottom line is that “prior censorship” violates and hinders free expression in UAE. The informal boundaries or red lines compel journalists and private individuals to comply with undocumented rules. For instance, Emirates News Agency provides information for all newspapers to publish (Lecture Notes, n.d.a). In other words, newspapers or media houses cannot publish sensitive issues before getting the green light from Emirates News Agency. UAE amended Federal Law #3 in 1987 and was incorporated into the Penal Code. Article 378-390 sets sentences and fines for “whoever violates the private or familial life” of other people (Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), 2011). The law states that “defamation has a significant influence on the media” (Lecture Notes, n.d.b). The law also prohibits anyone, including the media, from insulting the
Introduction Although American literature emerged during late 18 th century when the United States got independence, I think the delay in emergence relative to other parts of the world was due to the fact that ‘Americans’ lacked common ancestral and cultural context. The literature of American grew gradually but richly due to interaction of diverse religious, cultural, social, ethnical, racial, and political values in America. These diverse societal values transformed the United States from a country of diversity to a united country of Americans. I concur with Hector’s description of Americans as “…cultivators, scattered over an immense territory, communicating with each other by means of good roads, navigable rivers, united by the silken bands of mild government, all respecting the law without dreading their power, because they are equitable” (431). Emerging from colonialism, slavery, racial discrimination, and inequality during agrarian democracy, many patriots like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams among others made their significant contribution to American literature as they attempted to define identity of Americans. I therefore know that agrarian democracy was an age of enlightenment that shaped American literature for it provided ideal social structure where diverse cultural, religious, philosophical, social, and political values effectively interacted. Critical summary Agrarian democracy was an era when ‘Americans’ transitioned from primitive society to the civilized society, and found their identity as Americans. The fact that, development of common religious, political, cultural and social values during agrarian revolution united diverse ‘Americans’ from different parts of the world and made them to embrace the American culture as a hybrid culture, fascinates me. According to the philosophies of 18 th century, natural laws governed the morality in the society because Americans perceived that they were the product of their environment and at the same time, they could govern their environment using human and physical laws. Rapping argues that, “the American continent, where land was fertile and abundant, was an ideal setting in which to bring the model to life; and so the establishment of a perfect society became an actual possibility for the first time in history” (708). The fertile and expansive land of American attracted many immigrants from various parts of the world who came with diverse beliefs and values that eventually shaped development of American culture and literature. In my opinion, attracted by fertile and expansive land during agrarian revolution, many immigrants came to America, thus increasing the pool of values and beliefs, which later become helpful in the formation and development of American culture and literature. Populations in other
Abstract This analytical treatise attempts to explicitly describe ethical belief and code which could be applied in the movie, The Firm in order to juggle between values and purposes in the process of applying ethical principles. Besides, the treatise explores the process of ethical decision making in relation to the above film. Society and Principles Business ethics are presented as influenced by internal and external factors which when improperly aligned, result in an ethical dilemma. The main contributory factors to ethical dilemmas in the business environment of the Bendini, Lambert, & Locke firm include personal feelings and thoughts that are improper, especially on self-concept, monetary gains, and encroachment of privacy. These should be controlled and aligned with the moral of the company as dictated by the work ethics act of the United States of America. The ethical crimes committed by of the Bendini, Lambert, & Locke firm include conspiracy, securities fraud, false statement, blackmail and encroachment of the employees’ privacy. Mitch’s house and those of his fellow employee are bugged by the company against the right of privacy act. Based on the code of ethics of the US, it is clear that the management of the Bendini, Lambert, & Locke firm breached all the ethical principles. They were involved in drug, murder, and conspiracy to fraud scandals besides failing to exercise professional due care and apt professional behavior. In addition, Mitch did not exercise integrity when revealing the secrets of his clients against the lawyer-client privacy ethics (Ferrell, Fraedrich and Ferrell 2011). This means that he lacked integrity and objectivity in representing his lawyers. Ethics define the moral values which this employee failed to honor. As a whistle blower, the business ethics codes in the US guarantees protection. Mitch should have opted for this alternative upon knowing the unethical acts of the Bendini, Lambert, & Locke firm. Unfortunately, he only resorted to this act as leverage and not because of moral values. For instance, it would be pragmatic to believe that “it can be rational to choose a profitable but unethical behavior as well as to choose a costly but ethical behavior” (Menestrel, 2002, p. 160). The main persuasive element of this approach is to combine the two, the material and the ethical concerns, which may lead to the belief that any behavior consists of “a process and a co
Introdcution The movie The Matrix represents a new reality or a new philosophy of the 21 st century. However, the central idea of this philosophy is not new. For many years people were trying to find the answers to very specific questions such as who we are, where we come from, and where we will end up. Many of the global religions include a belief in destiny. In other word, people want to believe that there is some kind of super-powerful creature who has absolute power over human lives starting from the birth and till the death and even after it. People believe that their destinies have already been predetermined. The Matrix raises this question too. It is based on the idea that people are not living their true lives because machines have gained control over their consciousness. Main body The Matrix is a product of new reality or new philosophy of technologically-advanced society. The Matrix philosophy can be defined as follows: human beings will eventually lose their position of the most intelligent creatures as over-dependence on technologies creates a fear that will of people is no longer free. Jenkins argues that The Matrix is a new mode of transmedia storytelling. He achieves this conclusion looking closely at interconnections between the various Matrix texts. For examples, the stories and characters in the first movie can be referred to or further developed in the second or the third parts. However, Jenkins does not pay any attention to philosophical aspects of the movie. In particular, the control of machines over humans is very relevant for the modern people as technological advancements are integral elements of everyday life. People drive cars, watch television, work at computer, and use machines even to wash the dishes. As the result, people are dependent on machines and this dependence gives rise to many philosophical questions. As Jenkins wrote, “the film need not be well made, but it must provide resources consumers can use in construction their own fantasies” (97). This statement can be directly applied to the movie The Matrix as it makes people think about their lives, use of technologies, destiny, and consequences of overdependence on technologies in daily life. The Matrix may be a new mode of transmedia storytelling, as Jenkins argues, but the value of the movie can be traced to the underlying philosophy. Machines do have control over lives of people today. For example, it is hardly possible to imagine a successful businessman who does not use a cell phone to make calls. Innovation of a cell phone has turned into a necessity. The absence of any of the technological advancements may lead to panic. The Matrix shows the possible consequences of this dependence: people no longer have power over computers as technologies became more intelligent than humans. Undoubtedly, there are many people who can live happily without watching television but the vast majority of people watch different programs daily. The Matrix shows the philosophical interpretation of modern life. The Matrix appeals to
Problem Statement Nowadays, the main problem of each state’s assessment program is to find the ways for disabled students to get appropriate knowledge and be able to show high scores. It is important to clarify the factors that make the assessment easier and to provide necessary facilities for those who have various types of disabilities (Wise, 2010). Considering statistics, about 137,930 students (11.1% of the city population) in New York require specific teaching strategies due to different disabilities. Among these students, 46% have learning disabilities, 13% have emotional disturbance and 24% have speech language impairments (Hehir et al, 2005). Disabled students need a separate form of assessment. Specialized organizations should pay more attention to programs for disabled students as it is the only way to improve students’ academic performance. Importance of the Issue/Problem Students with such learning disabilities as dyslexia, speech sound disorders, and reading comprehension n
The introduction: the history of lasagna My favorite dish is lasagna. I want to share the peculiarities of its cooking. First of all, I would like to point out that a flat type of pasta is considered one of the most well-known dishes in the world. Generally, the word is mostly associated with Southern Italy, as its main ingredient (a malleable mixture of flour and liquid or dough) was cooked there. Our days, the main components the dish consists of are eggs and semolina. They say that lasagna is a Greek dish. Another interesting point is that in Greece, the word is still used to denote a certain kind of unleavened bread. Another origin of the dish is associated with the cooking pot. It is said that they were the Romans who created the term. The body: the process of cooking The main ingredients the dish consists of are Italian sausage (one pound), cottage cheese (one pound), Mozarella cheese (one pound), mushrooms, noodles, pam, spaghetti sauce (it is up to you what type of sauce to choose), and Romano cheese. The first step the cook is to follow is to boil noodles. There is a need to set them aside. When making lasagna, one must keep in mind that noodles are to be used to make four layers. The next step the cook is to follow is to mix the first four ingredients and to divide the mixture. There should be three layers of the mix. It is also necessary to use cooking spray. The dish is to be layered in such order: the sauce (1/3), noodles, which are to lie thickly on the surface of the bottom, cheese mixture (1/3), another variety of noodles (this time no cheese is to be added), the sauce, and Parmesan chee
According to the professional standards of human resource management, a staffing plan or layout is a system which is meant to monitor, control and regulate the human resource capital for an organization (Bechet, 2008). It is a strategic infrastructure which supports the process of running an organization successfully. A staffing plan uses a carefully set work load to measure outcomes and thus helps an organization to determine its current and future human resource needs (Borgadus, 2004). This paper discusses a staffing plan for E groove systems (Esc). The paper also gives several legally compliant strategies used to recruit the staff members for my organization. E groove systems corporation (Esc) E groove systems (Esc) is a web designing organization which provides web designs and development in regards to customer preferences. Our team is always ready to undertake any web work ranging from html to flash. The organization also has a sub specialty in dream weaving operations. We are very resourceful to large scale clients who need photo shop services for their organizations. The purpose of this staffing plan is to make sure that the organization has sufficient staff members who have the right training, skills and experience. This will ensure a successful completion of all the projects the company undertakes in its daily operation. The plan gives a clear number of persons who are required for the organization to continue executing its projects successfully. Staffing Plan and Role Requirements The following is a detailed breakdown of all roles which are to be executed during organizational projects. they include project duties, responsibility of specific roles, the skills required, the number of staff needed to fulfill the role, the set starting dates and approximate duration which staff members will be required to take on their specific duties. Role                     Responsibility                                       Skills                                  Number of Required Staff  Probable Start Date  Estimated Duration Required Project Team                                                                                                                                                                                     Overall Project Manager  Leading team, reporting status                       Project Management                      1                         7/7/12               8 months                    Basic Team               Reviewing deliverables, assuring quality             Project Management                      4                         9/8/12               6 months                    Content Developer        Creating framework content                           Researching and web writing experience  1                         9/8/12               6 months                    Web Designer
Description of the opportunity The proposed Golden Field business seeks to provide synthetic field carpets to clients who are sports teams across the US. The proposed business will reap maximum benefit from customized and smaller turfs as compared to competitors who provide very large turfs that are limited to standard playing grounds. Therefore, the business will gain from customers who may want to hire the smaller field carpets for temporary or mobile sports campaigns. Explanation of the business concept The Golden Field business ideal operates on the assumption that there is need to introduce a unique smaller and easily movable carpets to serve the interest of mid-level sports organizations and individuals. The business idea is to construct four small soccer fields (targeting seven-aside) and turf surface. The four small fields will serve clients who want training ground, home ground, and facility for hosting small matches. Industry overview The US field and turf manufacturers have made tremendous steps in the development and modification of the seven aside football fields. Several companies have been in the front line in the manufacturing of the fields and carpeting that are not only customizable, but also affordable. The market for synthetic turfs has been growing at an annual rate of 5%. The growth over the last three years is represented in the graph below. Year                          2010  2012  2014 Quantity of field turfs sold  3456  5677  6890 Percentage growth             30%   59%   67%  Ratio in the market           2%    5%    7%    The table below summmarises the percentage growth and Market shares of the field construction and turf laying industry. Projected Growth in the Next three Years Year                 2014  2015  2016 Percentage growth    35%   45%   67%  Ratio in the market  9%    13%   15%   Target market Product target market positioning is directly linked to the success in the short and long term, especially for a new product. Such a product should be positioned as the first of its kind in the market to appeal to the targeted customers. Young populace, especially between the ages of 18-35, is the major market target for the proposed Golden Field product due to their sports enthusiasm. Additionally, the Golden Field product may target sports institutions and teams since they have very high demand for sports facilities. To increase credibility and maintain professionalism, the Golden Field Company will remodel its marketing channels to encompass processes and features that flawlessly facilitate a healthy and a lifetime relationship between the business and its target clients. Among the new development elements that can be incorporated in this arrangement are trust, reliability, distribution, fair retribution process, and passing accurate information to target audience to keep confidence within its marketing networks (Bowden 66). Competitive advantage to be achieved in the market The company will have advantages such as competitive prices, convenience, expansive market coverage, low operational costs, and variety of products. Operation e