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Introduction The opportunities of both small trading firms specializing in the sale of computer equipment and big corporations that produce large amounts of software are usually limited to consumption. A particular company can actively work to achieve the goals set in advance and strive to increase the number of selling points, increase the percentage of profits, etc. However, if the purchasing power is low enough, no innovations will help to gain world recognition and success. In the case of Flash that was introduced in the world market in the late 1990s, the situation is almost classical. The creators of this brand started their business from the very beginning, developing their product and gradually increasing the volumes of production and sales. Despite the fact that Flash did not become bankrupt and did not suffer a complete collapse, it failed to break out into the leaders in the field of sales and supply of computer equipment, namely, storage systems. Therefore, the work of experienced professionals who desire to achieve great success is not always enough to develop a company into a large market facility that is capable of operating huge amounts of money, producing goods in large volumes, and selling shares for very large sums of money. History of Flash Formation and Development As has already been mentioned, for the first time, the company appeared in the market in the late 1990s. Flash was founded by four computer engineers, which were later joined by two more. It was these six people who began to work hard to turn a small and unknown company selling computer components into a pro-market participant that can successfully compete. Their detachment was distinguished by persistence and purposefulness, which helped young people to develop their business and not to fail. Gradually, Flash specialists managed to gain the recognition of many consumers and successfully become a part of the market. Nevertheless, the company has always experienced some difficulties, and most of them were related to finances. To open points of sale and business development, the founders of Flash used the services of a bank that was not always willing to meet young people and sometimes refused substantial assistance. Not having enough financial support, Flash was often on the verge of disappearing from the market. However, its managers always were able to find funds and help the company to continue its activities. Certainly, for several years of active work, Flash became a company that was recognized. It could not be compared with such giant corporations as Samsung, Intel, etc., but its successes were also noticeable. The number of sales gradually increased, the company began to sell shares; however, the growth rate was rather insignificant. It cannot be claimed that once the Flash business went up sharply and the founders of the company achieved an incredible success of their product. The share of profit rose, but for several years of work in the computer technology market, this amount was rather low, and the company did not receive global recognition as a very successful and rapidly developing corporation. Perhaps, t
Coming into winter 2021, the designers have presented new trends of the upcoming season on the recent fashion weeks that not only amaze with its uniqueness but also take everyone back to a few decades ago. Couturier also had to adapt to the new ways of living at times of pandemic, which is reflected on their recent works. The following are the most recent winter and holiday fashion trends of 2021. Winter reinvents forgotten fabrics this year, as world-famous designers introduce leather and velvet in the latest fashion week. Leather is expected to be one of the biggest trends this winter season as it took over Versace and Ferragamo’s podiums. The workhorse fabric is to be essential in the wardrobe as one of the staple pieces this season, from well-known pants to edgy dresses. Another material that is making its comeback from a few years ago is velvet. Valentino and Chanel reintroduced the public to the beloved velvet pieces in the forms of exceptional jackets, pants, and dresses. When it comes to statement pieces, the winter of 2021 will explore more into street style and revive the decade of the 1970s. Jackets remain one of the best investments one can make next season. Leather masculine blazers will be the most admired trend of 2021. The fashion world is rapidly shifting to the new era of jeans, forgetting skinny models and returning to the silhouettes of the 60/70s. The wide pant leg is the most recent trend seen on multiple magazine covers, including Vogue Paris. Pantone’s trend forecasting and color consultancy are among the most reliable sources for examining what is in fashion at the moment. According to Pantone, the colors that defined winter 2020/21 at the New York Fashion Week are the mix of dark reds and oranges, coupled with light pinks and blues. Overall, monochrome looks are highly in trend, taking over fashion week’s runways, which may be the easiest way to be in style when on a budget. In conclusion, winter 2020/21 mainly reintroduces the audience to the previous decades’ trends, returning several staple pieces, such as leather, velvet, and wide-legged jeans. The key elements of the upcoming seasons are reminding of the movie remakes, which are novel interpretations of the older trends, once loved by everyone. Therefore, this winter is the time to reinvent and recover the closet pieces from years ago.
Citizens participate in governance by voting and ensuring that the government is transparent and accountable. America, being the foremost democracy in the word, has among the highest rates of citizens’ participation in issues of governance. The rates are however lower than national average in Texas State. Texans participation rate in voting is appallingly low. Champagne and Edward report that in 2006, less than thirty percent of Texans eligible to vote participated in a gubernatorial contest full of political heavy weights (32). Low participation rates in voting and other aspects of governance results from domination of politics by conservative elites. These elites have thwarted reform progress. However, with sustained efforts from civil society and federal government, Texans participation rates will go up. Historically, Texas has had a protracted battle to allow women and racial minorities to vote. When Texas joined the Union in the 17 th century, voting rights were limited to white adult men. Women’s suffrage movement pressured the government to extend voting rights to women. The federal government yielded to women’s demand and in 1920, women enjoyed equal voting rights with men. However, ethnic minorities like African Americans and Hispanics remained passive observers in the electoral process. Whites dominated political and economic establishments and barred ethnic minorities from voting. White conservative elites passed laws requiring ethnic minorities to pay poll tax before they could participate in elections. This tax served to disenfranchise African American and Hispanic voters who found the tax prohibitive. Hispanic voters who qualified to vote could only vote for candidates that their white bosses preferred. This led to a court battle that Federal courts decided in favor of ethnic minorities. The court ordered Texas government to withdraw white primary and poll tax as pre-qualifications to participation in voting. The white majority turned to other measures to reduce ethnic minorities’ participation in elections. Schmidt cites “at-large elections and racial gerrymandering of election district boundaries” (54) as some of the tactics that white majority employed to keep ethnic minorities from the ballot. Today, Texans participate in politics and government through various ways. The first is through elections. To qualify to vote in Texas, one needs to be eighteen years old and above, be a registered voter in the state and above all, be an American citizen. One can therefore participate in elections by voting or active engagement in campaigns. Individuals can volunteer time, money, and services to an election campaign they deem worthwhile. More than elections, one can participate in politics through interest groups. These groups pressure the government to bring about refor
It is a requirement for all students to ensure that they strictly follow the guidelines given in the syllabus when preparing for exams. The syllabus should guide all students on what to expect in an exam and what would not be included. This is important because it is through syllabus that the administration and the entire education fraternity can test the wits of students. Syllabus is therefore a guide to both students and teachers. As students, we highly appreciate the fact that the administration has availed to us a complete syllabus from which we can easily refer. This helps learners to know what is expected of them in every stage of study. We also appreciate the fact that the administration and the entire teaching staff are very keen to listen to, and act upon our concerns. The entire fraternity of this institution strives to make positive changes that would give us a better image in this country as an institution of higher learning. As our instructor, we appreciate your effort to ensure that we get the necessary knowledge and subsequently good grades that would make us excel in our final grades. As our instructor, the entire class always takes your statement seriously. We do this because you are our immediate guide. When it comes to exams, you come above any guideline that could have been given either by any instructor or by educational official. However, there are many reasons for this. First, as an instructor, you perfectly understand your class as far as our level of understanding is concerned. Because of this, you would know what would be suitable for an exam meant for this class. You know what should be tested, the time and depth of the exam. You also understand the expectations of the syllabus and therefore any deviations from it would always be out of good reason. As our instructor, you play a major role in determining the type of exams we sit for
Introduction In order to properly analyze the poem, it is necessary to know its main elements. First of all, it is important to define the main them of a poem. In most cases, poems discloses the problem of love, death, friendships of choice making. Second, the poems are often based on symbolic and literal representation of some conceptions. This is carried out through using various stylistic devices. Finally, the analysis of a poem presupposes the consideration of versification characteristics which contribute to better understanding of poet’s intentions. Representation of Theme in Frost’s Road Not Taken Road Not Taken is a poem written by poet Robert Frost. While reading the poem, it is possible single out several thematic concerns. One the one hand, the last lines of the verse express the notes of individualism and ironically interpret the author’s searching for his place in life. In particular, the last two lines – “I took the one less traveled by,/ And that has made all the difference” – implies that the poet was not afraid of taking important decisions (Frost 881). Moreover, this renders the speaker’s desire to remain unconventional and original in searching for unusual way-outs. Considering another side of the poem, it should be stressed that the work reflects the idea of making choices in life and explaining people’s decisions. In this case, the poem discusses the mains underpinning for rationalizing choices and solutions and sometime those actions can be perceived either with pride or with regret. In addition, by describing two roads, the poet intends to say that everything that happens is the result of actions and non-actions. A person always takes responsibility for his/her life. This theme of fate and choice is explicitly presented in the following lines: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood/ And sorry I could not travel both/ And be one traveler not travel both” (Frost 880). Analyzing the above-presented lines in more details, the author, on the one hand, emphasizes that each person should inevitable make one choice out of several. Therefore, human’s life consists of constant decision making that move person further. As the poem bear an autobiographical character, it is possible to assume that the poet feels some regret for choosing the unknown path in life. Hence hesitates whether “[he] should have ever come back” (Frost 880). The sign, therefore, can express the poet’s disappointment and regret about the path chosen. Discussing Symbolic Meaning of Frost’s Acquainted with the Night Robert Frost’s poem Acquainted with the Night bears a deep symbolic meaning. In particular, the work reflects authors’ deep depression and isolated existence. He finds himself in an empty place, although he is in the city full of noise and people. In such a way, he provides a metaphoric comparison city with the night: “I have been one acquainted with the night/ I have walked out in rain – and back in rain/ I have outwalked the furthest city light” (Frost 702). In addition, night also symbolically conveys silence and solitary life of the speaker. Hence, the poet highlights tat he can “stop the sound of feet” (Frost 702). In other words,
Introduction Thalassemia is a genetic disorder impacting the formation of hemoglobin synthesis. Management of thalassemia usually includes regular immunizations, diet modification, and exercise. The purpose of the project is to study the effectiveness of the proposed management approaches and determine the mechanisms responsible for the effect. The topic was chosen to determine the feasibility of non-intrusive management options for thalassemia management programs. The significance of the topic stems from its ability to improve the understanding of the issue. Description Thalassemia is an umbrella term that covers a range of blood disorders. The condition is genetic in origin and is thus inheritable. The central mechanism behind the disorder is the inability of the organism to produce hemoglobin, a protein responsible for the delivery of oxygen by red blood cells. The exact type of thalassemia is determined by the specificities of the deficiency of hemoglobin production. The most widespread type is beta-thalassemia, which impacts the synthesis of normal adult hemoglobin, generated by the human body throughout its life cycle (Karimi et al. 586). Depending on the severity of the condition, the disorder can be categorized as thalassemia minor and thalassemia major. The former is a relatively harmless form of the disorder, which does not constitute a major health issue. In extreme cases, people with thalassemia minor are subject to symptoms resembling mild anemia, which
Organizational Change and Framing Recently, at my place of work, there has been a change of management. The company’s shareholders had decided to bring in new leadership to help in shaping the organization’s current poor run of loss-making. The new administration is undertaking to interpret and change the organization’s current situation to urge the employees to move in their desired directions to achieve better outcomes. Despite the organization’s current norms and cultures associated with the former management, the new regime had developed some methodologies to improve the organizational performance and meet its objectives. The new management strategies help shape the future of the organization while at the same time keeping the employees’ working needs met. The strategies are generally viewed as proactive, and they include apprising where employees’ performance assessments are done by frequently combining written and spoken components by which the management assesses and makes suggestions on employee’s job performance. Documenting performance is aimed at increasing salary and promotions. The management also used emotional appeals to support a proposition or plan of action by placing a premium on beliefs, emotions, and values. Additionally, the new administr
Summary Tobacco addiction can cause significant harm to the human body and health. It is necessary to treat the symptoms of smoking to combat it and the psychological force of the habit. Scientists have identified a gene in the standard DNA strand that increases the likelihood of developing nicotine addiction and, as a result, lung cancer. However, it has also been proven that, in general, smoking has causal roots in human genetics, with different percentages of the message affecting, respectively, the start of smoking, the duration of the experience, and the possibility of stopping. Tobacco smoking in nature is harmful since a person becomes a carrier of smoke, which creates unfavorable conditions for nearby people and the atmosphere. The reasons lie in the chemical element nicotine, which causes addiction since, after the act of smoking, the production of dopamine increases, and adrenaline is released. Current legislation cuts down on the possible smoking areas for people, creating a supportive environment in public places. Therefore, a person who smokes in families negatively affects their future offspring and their health, but the constant smell of smoke at home can be the result of passive smoking of the whole family. It can cause family quarrels and disunity, so human services workers will need more profound work, including talking with all family members. When physical addiction is allowed, it is needed to apply the strength of doctors and medicine. At the stage of psychological dependence, smoking can be stopped on its own if the person has willpower. Smoking initiation is usually socially related and begins in adolescence or college and is often associated with community adaptations and a fear of appearing weak after giving up cigarettes. The Human Services profession presupposes a set of ethical standards that are common to many healthcare institutions. These standards and norms call for a respectful attitude toward the addicted person, protecting his personal space, taking into account cultural characteristics, not imposing his views and visions, and, finally, being respectful regardless of his social status or other possible differences. Sources The discovery of a specific gene that affects the predisposition to the smoking process may help scientists get closer to answering how to prevent it. In addition, the paper provides information on which nationalities are more prone to smoking due to the specific properties of this gene, which allows health improvement activities to be carried out more precisely (RTI International, 2017). Previous research has given impetus to the search for the genetic background of nicotine addiction. The rich information about DNA structure can find such correspondences that affect this aspect, which has not yet been applie
Introduction This paper provides a summary of two articles that address the subject of adult consumer learning. The first article looks at the television and interpersonal influences on adolescent consumer learning while the second article talks about family and media influences on adolescent consumer learning. Television and Interpersonal Influences The purpose of this study was to understand how the social origins of human behavior influences the way adults act in various situations. To answer to the questions in the research, the study used the socialization approach with a sample size of 806 adolescent from 13 schools was used. Among the variables were age, birth order, and sex. As noted by Churchill and Moschis (23), it is imperative for consumer educators to familiarize themselves with consumer socialization so as to develop materials that can be used to equip young adolescents with skills for effective socialization. The study offers a conceptual framework that may be helpful in understanding the subject of consumer socialization. It also applies the general theoretical and conceptual notions of socializations to the specific context of consumer socialization and empirically tests the resulting model. The article also examines how advertisements presented through television influence the youth. To critics, advertisement through television has a negative influence on the youth and leads to undesirable behavior. However, proponents are convinced that it is parents who shape the future behavior of the youth. Among other findings there is an indication that socioeconomic status has no relation with family communication. This also applies in the case of sex and peer education. The study is an important one as it helps to highlight the key issues that influence adolescent behavior. By understanding how different factors affect the way youngsters turn out when they move on to adulthood, parents can take the necessary precautions to protect and guiding their children effectively. Family and Media Influences This paper takes a look at consumers gain knowledge regarding consumption of goods and services. The effect of both family and media on this learning process is examined (Ward & Wackman 415). Data from a past survey consisting of 1,094 eight to twelfth graders in the Prince Georges County in Maryland formed the data for use in the study. Self administered questionnaires were distributed among respondents. Findings from this study showed that different kinds of consumer learning change over time. Comparing both junior and senior high schools respondents showed that no differences existed on several criteria for learning. However, differences exist between junior and senior high respondents on nearly every communication variable. Generally, younger adolescents tend to engage in more communication
In the event of failure of conservative treatments, Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is a safe and viable intervention. This procedure has the benefits of decreasing pain and improving functioning in a person. Even so, the patient suffers from weakness of the hip abductors following THA surgery. This may cause pain or limited functionality for the patient. Exercise regimes have been suggested to help alleviate these problems by increasing muscle strength. This paper will review the article by Jacob Cales, et al., “Electromyographic Analysis of Hip Abductor Exercises Performed by a Sample of Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients evaluates the effectiveness of hip abductor strengthening exercises”. The review shall analyze the use of abduction exercises which are some of the most common hip exercises following surgery. Abduction exercises are categorized as Weight Bearing (WB) and Non-Weight Bearing (NWB) exercises. In non-weight bearing standing abduction, the patient has a cuff weight which is equivalent to 1% of their body weight attached to the ankle of the involved leg. The exercise begins with the patient having their legs together while hands rest on a scale that is placed on a table. The patient should ideally place the minimum amount of pressure on the scale so as to limit the use of the upper extremity in the exercise. In carrying out the exercise, the patient abducts their leg until the foot involved reaches the desired height. The foot is returned to the start position and the procedure is repeated. In Weight-Bearing Standing abduction, the exercise is performed in the same manner as with the NWB but with the cuff weight now attached to the ankle of the moving leg. The leg with the weight is then moved through a 30° arc and back to the starting position. This exercise helps to alleviate stress to the extremities as well as strengt