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The fantastic in Véra Vera is an example of how a reader is drawn into a fantastic storyline. At first, I found myself shaking my head in disbelief at the way the story was unfolding but later on was fully engrossed in finding out how this storyline would end. A fantastic work of fiction such as Vera is defined as a story whose clarity comes either from the reader’s understanding of the story which can only be explained by understanding its supernatural tones. Count d’Athol denying the fact of his wife’s death The count sadly locks himself away from the real world to help himself come to terms with his wife’s death. This instead sends him into varying descents of madness and sanity until he finally comes to his senses and accepts that she is dead and will never return. He tries to bring her back by living only in the room where they had their most happiness and reliving each moment of life that they had together within those 4 walls. Through his despair and imagination, he manages to bring her back to life in certain instances which can last even days at a time. The key to the afterlife By finding the key to his wife’s tomb, the answer to his question “What path can lead me to you now? Show me the road that can lead me to you.” I believe that he shall return to the tomb of his wife, only this time, in such a manner that he will finally be able to join her in the afterlife, in death. He smiles because he knows that his wish, to be with his beloved once again will finally happen. He smiles in anticipation of finally joining her in the afterlife.
Introduction In a segregation system, people of a given race or ethnic group have a different education system, commercial and housing facilities from that of other races. The document, “Desegregation: Civil rights or State rights” addresses the historical and legal aspects of the desegregation movement that followed the Supreme Court ruling in 1954 (Desegregation Unit Nd, 2). The ruling generated much debate as whether the segregation practices violated the civil rights of the blacks. The 1954 Supreme Court ruling caused debate over the meaning of civil rights and state rights. The Author’s Background The author is a public policy analyst with particular interests in education policy and its implications. The author presents an analysis of the court cases that led to the elimination of the desegregation practices involving blacks and whites in the US. Using specific examples, the author argues that the Supreme Court ruling in the Brown vs. Board of Education was not in line with the “provisions of the constitution or the 14th Amendment” (Desegregation Unit Nd, 3). The author supports the ideologies of the Conservatives as constitutional relative to the Liberals. For instance, the author cites Barry Goldwater, a conservative, whose views on integration and civil rights conflicts with the Supreme Court ruling (Desegregation Unit Nd, 4). The author believes that the civil rights as enshrined in the constitution are different from state rights, and they were not violated by the segregation practices. Consequently, the Supreme Court erred in making the ruling in support of segregation. Historical Content in the Document The document addresses the historical events that gave rise to the desegregation movement. At the time, segregation in public education between blacks and whites was a common practice. The document explains the 1954 ruling by the then Chief Justice, Earl Warren on Brown vs. Department of Education enraged many white citizens especially in the South who were against integration (Desegregation Unit Nd, 2). The document identifies the Plessy vs. Ferguson case, an earlier case where the Supreme Court upheld that “racial segregation was constitutional if the facilities were equal” (Desegregation Unit Nd, 3). The Purpose of the Document The major purpose of the document is to point out that the Supreme Court ruling erred as the segregation practices did not amount to violation of individual civil rights. It cites the original Constitution and the 14th Amendment as not applicable to public education and therefore, the ruling was an “abuse of judicial power” (Desegregation Unit Nd, 4). Further, the document describes the ensuing debate regarding the civil rights and state rights that followed t
The widespread adoption of social media platforms has provided scholars with numerous opportunities for research. The massive amount of data gathered and processed by social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter is an unprecedented source of freely available information. More importantly, due to its diverse and multifaceted nature, the information from social media platforms can be applied to a broad range of social sciences and reach conclusions useful for multiple fields. For example, one of the findings by Goel, Hofman, and Sirer (2012) suggests that there is a strong relationship between the patterns of browsing history and certain attributes of the users, such as ethnicity and household income. Aside from the advantages offered by these findings in the marketing sphere, the obtained information could be applied to improving the accessibility and efficiency of various public policies. Besides, such insight into principles of online behavior improves the understanding of the mechanisms behind the effectiveness of increased access to information and, by extension, public health trends. The easiest example of the latter is ChatterGrabber, a data processing toolset used for public health surveillance. In addition to the advantages detailed above, ChatterGrabber offers several unique opportunities for public health agencies. First, it does not require the impacted population to seek help to retrieve the data, thus eliminating the constraints of the formal procedures. Therefore, the immediacy of the data and the responsive capacity of the agencies increase dramatically. Second, it offers immense coverage of symptoms and signs related to the specified condition. From the information above it becomes apparent that the opportunities offered by social media trend processing are enormous. While the necessary tools are currently in the early stage of development, it is reasonable to expect numerous enhancements in social sciences and public health associated with them in the nearest future. The abundance of features and functions of Hootsuite can definitely be a problem for new users. The tool is compatible with a wide range of social media platforms, which necessitates a certain degree of complexity. Considering this, it is possible to describe the resulting diversity of features and means of control as “acceptable.” Besides, once the user becomes familiar with the tool’s functions, the said complexity turns into an advantage and can dramatically improve the effectiveness of use. For example, the tool provides two possible ways of communication – through inbound interactions (i.e. directly within the suite) or through one of many third-party solutions integrated into the platform. For the new u
Today, more than ever before, a globalized world economy coupled with the convergence of technology has generated a framework through which business interests are conducted with little or no regard to geographical boundaries, distance, or physical presence. Traditional mechanisms of conducting business are still ongoing, implying that stakeholders are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the methodology to use. This achievement, however, comes at a price as demonstrated by the ever-rising number of conflicts of interests among individuals, groups, societies and states (Larson, 2010). To arrest the situation, a multiplicity of methods have been proposed and generally viewed to be effective in initiating ways through which the parties involved in a dispute can be reconciled. This paper purposes to critically evaluate the pros and cons of one such method – alternative dispute resolution. According to Nabatchi (2007), alternative dispute resolution “…is an umbrella term for a wide variety of conflict management techniques and processes used in lieu of traditional judicial and administrative dispute resolution processes, such as litigation and administrative adjudication” (P. 646). This definition implies that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) does not in any way describe a single approach; rather, it is comprised of diverse practices that could individually or collectively be used to settle disputes among conflicting parties. The role of a professional third party is instrumental in assisting the parties to resolve their dispute. In terms of benefits, a credible ADR process assists parties involved in a dispute to work th
It could hardly be doubted that light, among numerous other natural phenomena, appears to be one of the most complicated aspects of contemporary physics. Throughout the history of the human race, people were amazed by light, as some ancient nations even believed the sun to have divine powers. Later, the phenomenon of light became one of the central subjects of interest in scientific research, and since then, numerous discoveries were made. Each of them had been deepening and broadening the state of current knowledge. As it is pointed out by Walmsley (2015), the ability of light to reflect itself from almost any surfaces and objects is the primary source of our vision. As for another example, light is one of the principal components of the process of photosynthesis, which is the foundation of oxygen circulation on Earth. It is possible to continue this list of natural processes in which light plays the central role. However, the purpose of this paper is to focus more on contemporary scientific research and to investigate how the phenomenon of light is studied by modern scientists and scholars. This research paper will dwell upon recent academic literature on the topic, exploring various topics related to the use of light. Perspectives of Using Light as the Source for Electricity in Solar Cells The Use of Perovskite-silicon Tandem Cells It could be argued that the use of light as the source of electric power is one of the most promising trajectories of contemporary scientific research since it has both theoretical and practical significance. Light is converted into electricity primarily by means of using solar cells. The first article under discussion, written by Lal, White, and Catchpole (2014), represents an interesting and scientifically significant study of the improvement of solar cell technology’s efficiency. The authors argue that the recent advancement of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology makes it possible for large-area Si-based tandems to reach 30% efficiency (Lal et al., 2014, p. 1380). The article focuses on the investigation of the qualities and practical use of perovskite-silicon tandem cells. According to Lal et al. (2014), this is the first solar cell technology that is capable of providing 25% efficiency standalone (p. 1380). Moreover, it is also noted that this technology is significantly low-cost. The authors state that the most important feature of perovskite-silicon tandem cells, which explains its significant effectiveness, is wavelength-selective light trapping (Lal et al., 2014). Additionally, it is also stated in the article that the efficiency of tandem silicon cells could be increased by the use of carrier diffusion lengths less than 100 nm. Thus, it is possible to notice that this article is of high scientific and practical significance because the use of the technology described by the authors can considerably lower the expenses for energy. As traditional resources s
A Doll’s House is a thought-provoking and insightful play because it boldly endorses modernist philosophies even at a time when romanticism was still rife in theatre. Henrik Ibsen set a precedent for other dramatists because he was realist, supported Marxism, and used melodrama to write this play. Analysis of A Doll’s House Modernism Theories Modernism was a way of thinking that started in the last half of the nineteenth century and continued into the twentieth century. It was considered as a term that embraced the nonconventional. In other words, this is a break from the traditional way of interpreting and creating; it is not limited to one discipline. At the time when modernism was at its peak, concerned advocates felt that there had been too much emphasis on order or chronology, so theirs was to break away from these traditions. On another level, modernism was seen as an alternative to the use of bureaucracies / the elite as a source of inspiration for works of art, literature, and the like. Modernists questioned this focus and therefore chose to alter this progressively (McFarlane, 8). Their primary aim was to defy norms. Goings-on also motivated this phenomenon in the western world. At the time, the world had just gone through the First World War and was subsequently facing its repercussions through the depression. Europeans, therefore, questioned the relevance of the romantic era. They now felt that the focus on virtues and evil/ good could not apply to their prevailing circumstances. Consequently, one can say that the political and social environment was an essential determinant of this movement. It injected a new wave of creativity in the arts and paved the way for many original pieces. In A Doll’s House , one of the outstanding depictions of this way of thinking was seen at the end of the play; in other words, the overall plot of the story has been used to propagate the modernist agenda. A Doll’s House Moral Lesson as a Result Of Modernism Impact Through this ending, Ibsen is fundamentally questioning societal rules or the status quo. The main character was willing to take her own life so that she could save her husband’s reputation but soon finds out that he was nothing more than a selfish and narcissistic individual. He underplayed her great sacrifices and even told her that she was like a child in his eyes. Nora Helmer, therefore, gains insight into his real persona and decides that it is worthless to continue living with him. Nora was bold enough to question her community’s norms and even took it to the point of leaving her spouse (Ibsen, 58). This unexpected twist at the end of the play makes it very modern because it looked at the institution of marriage, gender roles, and family duties in a whole new light. It should be noted that in the previous era of romanticism, such a play would have ended in reconciliation between Nora and Torvald, but Ibsen was a realist and a modernist. An in the play A Doll’s House , modernism themes are evident. He wanted to have an unpredic
Inventory requirement Raw materials In the process of producing the soft drink, the firm will require a variety of inventories. The main raw materials will include different varieties of fruits to ensure that the soft drinks produced to meet the different tastes of the consumers. The large volume of clean water and sugar also forms part of the raw material requirement. Supplies To ensure proper packaging, the firm will contract a packaging firm to produce the desired packaging materials such as the packets and the bottles. It will also obtain supplies of stickers on which the product’s contents such as the ingredients will be included. Finished goods Upon completion of the production process, the soft drink will form part of the finished goods. These will be in various categories which include the energy drink for the sportspeople and the elderly. Retained stock The finished soft drink products will form the retained stock. The firm will ensure that it has a sufficient amount of retained stock to meet the market demand. Rank Of Customer Service Factors Depending On The Customers Views   * Product Dependability   * Communication   * Time   * Convenience The management has identified communication and dependability as amongst the most important factors to enable the firm to serve the customers efficiently. Communication will help the firm sample the feedback from the market on how to improve the soft drink. This will help the firm in innovating on how it can incorporate value addition to the product. Dependability will help in the determination of whether the soft drink meets the desired health and energy needs of the consumers. Retailing strategy The firm will incorporate a two-dimension retailing strategy about product breadth and value addition. Retailing mix Physical Distribution The firm will ensure that it establishes depots in various cities within the US. It will also incorporate the use of distribution agents. Communication Mix To create awareness of the soft drink, the firm will use advertising through various media such as television, radio, and the written materials such as the newspaper. The adverts will also be displayed by use of billboards that will be located at strategic points. The Goods And Services Mix The product pricing strategy will integrate psychological pricing to ensure that consumers perceive the fairness in the soft drink’s price. Customer service will be of high quality to ensure that the consumers are satisfied. The firm will ensure that it improves its image by constantly supplying the products to the market to improve customer loyalty. Positioning statement Broad Product Line And High-Value Addition To effectively penetrate the market, the firm has developed an effective positioning statement. This is by selecting a broad product line and high-value addition concept. The breadth of the product line is high because there are a variety of soft drinks that the firm produces. This is by using different fruits which ensures that the diverse tastes and preferences of the consumers are met. About ensuring that the consumers changing taste
Competitive Advantage The highly competitive nature of many markets and the likely future prospect of continued economic turbulence as national and global economic fortunes vary, requires that business managers continue to look for opportunities to improve performance. In order to create a competitive advantage, Broadway Café should take into account “five industry forces” that directly influence the company (Fill, 1999). The structure of the industry will significantly effect the profit potential of the business operating in that industry. The strategy and actions of a business operating in the industry may improve or destroy the industry structure. Each business (and the relevant decision takers) must recognize and evaluate the impact, short term and long term, of actions taken on the overall industry structure and attractiveness. Competition among existing firms means the natural competitive rivalry which exists between the various businesses operating within the industry marketplace (Fill, 1999). At the beginning of the 21 century, the competition in this industry is fierce influenced by popularity of fast food restaurants. The main competitors in this region are McDonald’s and Wendy, Pizza bars and national cuisine restaurants; fixed costs are high and buyers can easily switch purchasing between businesses without penalty, Threat of new entrants means the potential likelihood of, and ease of, entry for new firms into the market. Entry barraters are high so there is low probability that new firms will enter this market. There are low economics of scale (i.e. volume/size do not significantly change the cost base). High technological, regulatory or competence barriers exist. Threat of substitute products and services is the main problem for Broadway Café (Fill, 1999). Buyer acceptability of substitutes is high. The main substitutes are fast foods and pizza bars, national cuisine and ready-made products. Bargaining power of suppliers does not have a great impact on Broadway Café because it has several alternative suppliers in this region and homemade sandwiches. Suppliers have no a unique or restricted availability so they o not have a strong influence over prices and conditions of supply. Bargaining power of buyers plays a crucial role for Broadway Café. There are a limited number of buyers Proposing specialized coffees, teas, a full service bakery, and homemade sandwiches, the café attracts repeat customers and appeals to unique image and tastes of consumers (McDonald 2002). Taking into account the nature of business, differentiation strategy will help Broadway Café to remain competitive at the beginning of 21century. Differentiation has a great impact on competitive advantage of Broadway Café. Customer relations an exceptional service have always been the core of business. The strategic objective will be to seek to maintain this positive differentiation. The value will be
Native Americans are regarded as just another ethnic minority in the USA despite the fact that those people’s ancestors were born in this land. The life of these people has received significant attention, and much is known about the life on an Indian reservation. People living in such communities face major social issues, including unemployment, discrimination, substance abuse, and so on (Patterson-Silver Wolf, Welte, Barnes, Tidwell, & Spicer, 2014). At that, the life of Native Americans in the urban setting is not very much different as people still face similar issues (Moon, Blakey, Boyas, Horton, & Kim, 2014). Nevertheless, many American Indians assimilated and became a part of the American middle class. Little is known about whether Native American adolescents living in well-off neighborhoods still see themselves as a part of the Indian community. This brief study focuses on a group of middle-class American Indian teenagers and their views on their ethnicity and cultural background. The Description of the Group Four females and two males aged between 17 and 19 years old took part in the study. The adolescents were the descendants of different Indian tribes, including Mohawk, Cherokee, Chiricahua, and Choctaw. The study consisted of two parts: observation and a focus group discussion. The observation was conducted in a mall over three hours. The participants were speaking English with the occasional use of words in other languages. The appearance of the adolescents was quite remarkable as the female participants had some accessories that revealed their cultural heritage. The members of the group seemed to have close relationships. Their body language was also a sign of close and trusting relationships. They did not keep distance but gave hugs, tapped each other on the shoulder, and so on. They laughed and made jokes about each other. They also knew about each other’s habits and preferences. When they ordered food, they mentioned the preferred items of each other. The second part of the study involved a focus group discussion. The group meeting was conducted in a local park where the groups spent a lot of free time. This place was chosen to make the participants feel more confident and create the necessary atmosphere. The discussion involved such topics as religious beliefs, values orientation, expectations, roles, views on their ethnicity, as well as their experiences associated with their ethnicity. As for the participants’ religious beliefs, they turned out to be baptized Christians. They shared major Christian values and celebrated such holidays as Christmas. However, they also mentioned their desire to learn more about their ancestors’ festivals and rituals and take part in them. The discussion of the ethnicity was quite eye-opening – the adolescents noted that they were proud of being Native Americans and were ready to reveal and emphasize their cultural heritage. All of them also mentioned their parents’ negative attitude towards some aspects of their ethnicity (mainly, their life on reservations as well as discrimination they faced outside of them). A half of t