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Introduction Canada can boast about being the ninth largest economy in the world and a member of the G7. The country enjoys a vast reserve of natural resources and its primary sectors of economy center around the logging and oil industries. The amount of oil stored in its oilfields is second only to Saudi Arabia. However, it is important to note that all the natural resources are of diminishing nature and are perishable due to prolonged tapping of such resources. Therefore, a comprehensive plan on replenishment of these natural resources is also needed. The secondary sectors such as the automobile sectors are also facing a slump because companies prefer to outsource their manufacturing plants to developing nations where labor is cheaper. The tertiary sector of economy in the country, namely, the service industry however is currently dominating the economy of the country, as has been the case in all developed country. About three fourths of its population is employed in the service industry and it accounts for more than 66.66 percent or two thirds of its GDP. Therefore it would be prudent to note that being the key element of Canada’s economy, this industry needs to be further strengthened to meet the demands that may arise in the future due to the depletion of natural resources and the subsequent slump in the primary sectors. The services industries include financial services such as banking, the retail sectors, telecommunications sectors, IT industries, entertainment and health and tourism sectors. In order to grow as an economy these industries need to be strengthened in the future. (Rugman, 33-54) Retail Sectors Currently some of the biggest supermarkets are owned by the United States such as Wal-Mart and Future Shop. There should be bigger drive to ensure that many such retail industries, which are either state owned or owned by Canadian companies, are developed. This sector currently employs 12 percent of the population and there is great possibility in this sector. Business Services Even though this sector is predominantly centered on the urban societies, the sector has immense potential and has shown wonderful growth in the last few years. A combination of factors such as technological developments, change in the roles of competitors in the market and changes caused due to demographic change in the domestic needs have fostered this growth. Many financial service providers are thus formulating and implementing
Introduction Brazil is the largest country in South America. It has a variety of cultures that incorporates European, African and Native American cultures. In addition, religious flexibility of Brazil makes it highly hospitable for a vast majority of people. This paper focuses on the various aspects of Brazilian culture. Religion and other belief systems Brazil is a multi-religious state. These religions have great influence on the country’s culture. Most of the cultural practices have been integrated in religion and vice versa (Blore & Vries, 2010). The major religion in Brazil is Roman Catholicism, which has 75% of the entire population as its faithful members. This large number of Catholic faithfuls influences state decisions, and therefore can be considered as the orthodox doctrine for which other religions base their standards. For example, many non –Catholics undergo Catholic rituals such as infant baptism in Catholic churches. In addition, any decision passed by the government cannot be in violation with the doctrines of the Catholic Church. The other religions include Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims, Methodists, Buddhists, Hinduism, Rastafarians, Eastern Orthodox Christians and Protestants. These religious entities play a vital role in culture diversification. Aesthetics Brazil has a diverse musical culture. Its music incorporates the traditional Portuguese viola playing and African thrilling rhythms with modern elements of pop music. The initial forms of music in Brazil were the ‘lundu’ and the ‘modinha’ which were African tunes that were sung as they played the native reed flutes. Later music was adopted as a means of passing religious doctrines to the natives. The tunes were the retained, but the original words of the songs were substituted with translated religious words. Music is also used in modern Brazilian festivity and religion. For instance, the famous Brazilian Carnival. The Brazilian Carnival is a 5 day event that embraces both European and African traditions. It takes place before Lent. The event is full of drama; in which women wear outstanding costumes and people sleep on beaches. It is conducted in streets of Brazil and incorporates all Brazilians irrespective of age or social status Diet and Nutrition The staple foods in Brazil consist of black beans, flour, and white rice. They are prepared in different styles depending on the locality of a group. In most cases, these foods are served with chicken, fish and red meat. Moreover, Brazilians have a national dish and other popular food stuffs such as okra, peanuts, cheese bread, and chourico. Majority of Brazilians are slum dwellers and hence cannot afford quality food. As a result, most families have children who suffer from malnutrition. However, government interventions and increased
The number of working women in the international labour force continues to grow. In the recent years, more women with young children have decided to re-enter the labour force. According to Lavery (2012), the share of working mothers with children under age 6 has risen sharply against the overall state of the labour force. High labour force participation rates for women with children aged below 6 years are associated with “the recent economic recession, the steady decline in men’s real earnings, the growth in single-mother families, and the increase in women’s educational levels” (Lavery, 2012). However, the main question is not in why so many mothers choose to work but in whether at all women with small children should work. This is the question of opportunities and costs, which has profound implications for women’s and whole societies’ economic and social development. The existing theoretical and empirical models suggest that women who enter paid labour force when their children are still young face better wages and improved career growth opportunities; government policies that guarantee universal and affordable day care, increase women’s wages and reduce their paid parental leaves create strong incentives for women with young children to get back to paid work. Working Women with Young Children: Statistics and Trends The number of women who enter paid labour force after childbirth has increased su
This article explores racial and gender stereotypes from an educational point of view. The authors of the article are two prolific psychology scholars. Carry Smith is a Ph.D. candidate at the Mississippi State University while Li-Chung Hung is an assistant professor at a university in Taiwan. The article focuses on the prevailing stereotype that females are not as capable as males in math and sciences. The article engages in literature review to highlight instances of negative stereotyping and offer helpful solutions on how to eliminate such stereotypes. The article unravels how math scores of women and minorities are affected by negative stereotypes. This article offers helpful insights into how racial and gender stereotypes affect math and science performances although it has some deficiencies in quality. The article begins by conducting a literature review with the aim of tracing the history of ‘stereotype threat’. The authors note that the number of women who attain higher education is low compared to their population. For instance, the authors claim that even though women constitute fifty percent of the population, only about twenty-one percent of women end up getting a Bachelor of Science degree. The authors then continue by offering more statistics on the connection between stereotypes and math abilities. Some of the listed causes of ‘stereotype threat’ include the affirmative action, discrimination within the society, and socioeconomic issues. At this point, the article delves into the stereotype theory and its connection to science and math performances. The authors note that in the past several interventions have been aimed at overturning the impacts of the stereotype threat. While some of these efforts have been successful, others have failed to yield the desired results. The authors classify the stereotype threat into two cases; the one addressing the academic performance of minorities and another one focusing on how the female gender performs in a male dominated world (Smith and Hung 245). The article then concludes by listing some of the expected implications of the research. The article’s authors have done a commendable job when it comes to the article’s structure. The article’s literature review and its accompanying detailed research are very helpful to the readers. The article’s abstrac
Introduction Odysseus has all the defining characteristics of a Homeric protagonist. He is strong, resourceful, and confident, which makes him a great leader. However, Odysseus has a number of flaws, including his constant desire to achieve glory combined with excessive pride that sometimes blinds him in his adventures. Book IX of The Odyssey is structured as a series of flashbacks that reveal the wanderings of Odysseus and his men. As Odysseus tells Phaeacians the tale of his battle with the Cyclops, it becomes apparent that Homer’s protagonist is smart and cunning. He possesses the ability to deceive and plan thoroughly, which adds to his charm and strength as a leader. However, Odysseus’ confrontation with Polyphemus demonstrates how arrogant and foolish The Odyssey’s hero can be. Main body Odysseus decides to linger in the Cyclops’ cave after stealing some of his food, which puts his men in danger. They keep telling Odysseus to leave, but he tells them he wants “to see the owner himself, in the hope that he might give me a present” (Homer). Such arrogance leads to Polyphemus eating two of Odysseus’ best men after he returns to his cave. After the monster imprisons his ‘guests’ in order to feast on them later, Odysseus comes up with an intricate plan to escape. It includes blinding Polyphemus, hiding his identity by using ‘Nobody’ as an introduction, and finally escaping the cave by clinging to the bellies of the Cyclops’ sheep. However, as soon as Odysseus and his men manage to get on thei
Introduction Lately, academic honesty has become a major issue among the elite in the academic environments. It can no longer be simply defined as the carrying of illegal materials into the exam rooms or copying someone else’s work. Indeed, with growth in technology like smart phones and emergence of the use of internet in research work has caused administrators in universities and colleges to extend the definition of academic honesty or dishonesty. Academic honesty involves the students submitting work that is originally theirs and inclusion of the cited sources in their work. The academic community is generally aware that it is not possible for students to come up with their own original work and therefore, allow inclusion of other people’s work in form of direct quotes of paraphrases only if the original author is appropriately acknowledged. Academic honesty takes different forms and addresses in various aspects in schools and colleges. Academic Honesty Academic honesty is considered important because the results obtained from schools or colleges are referred to in future. Future employers refer to these documents when assessing the abilities and gifts of the students before actual employment. Therefore, high levels of integrity should be adhered to in order to ensure quality reports and accurate assessment of the student’s abilities and potential (Vegh, 2009). Students commit academic dishonesty when they engage in activities that are classified in four general types; namely, cheating, dishonest conduct, plagiarism and collusion. Cheating Cheating is the most ancient form of academic dishonesty known in history. It takes different forms whereby the rules and regulations governing formal or informal examinations are violated. For instance, copying other people’s work during examination, sharing one’s answers with another during examinations, or submission of other people’s work, as one’s own original work. During examinations, invigilators are placed strategically in the exam room to monitor the behavior of students but some students attempt to share answers (Vegh, 2009). A student is not allowed to communicate to their fellow students in an exam room without the express permission of the invigilator and a violation of these rule amounts to cheating. Taking an examination on behalf of another student also amounts to cheating. Generally, cheating offers unfair advantage to the students involved over the rest. Dishonest Conduct Unfair advantage could also be meted on students when they commit dishonest conducts like stealing examination or answer keys from the instructor. Desperate times call for desperate measures and students are capable of doing anything to rescue their dreams of scooping first class honors. Such cases have been reported severally and they can be classified as dishonest conduct (“What is Academic Dishonesty”, 1996, p.77). Further, students who try to change official academic results without following the procedures laid by the respective academic institut
Introduction Drug and alcohol abuse is an excessive intake of drugs into the body in a certain pattern considered negatively. In the United States, the amount of substance abuse is high and requires action and awareness to curb its increase. Schools and colleges are some of the mediums that can be used effectively to curb or solve this problem of drug abuse. This essay will focus on a lecture on reality check concerning ‘drugs’ by Paul Chabot, held in IONA College. Discussion The place that I visited was the IONA College in New Rochelle, in New York. The occasion was that of the renowned speaker Paul Chabot addressing athletes and student leaders on drugs. The college’s presidents organized the event on drug abuse. The student body of the college had realized the need for the event, especially targeting the athletes. This is because athletes in the college are popular and abuse drugs into the largest numbers of all student groups in the college. The event was not only focusing on the athletes but also on the whole community. The seminar had been organized efficiently. This is because the student body had ensured that the students, along with the community members, knew of the event. I could say the seminar was well attended, as the hall in which it was held was almost full. This was a success as a college student rarely attends these seminars unless they are compulsory. The event became scheduled at an appropriate time before the colleges’ new president could give his speech. The choice of the speaker was also effective, as Paul Chabot has had experience in the narcotics department and has worked along with two presidents. He has also worked in the navy, and he was a police officer. The speaker, therefore, had expertise in the topic he was to speak about in the seminar. In addition to the expertise, he was also a student in college just as his audience and a leader of his fraternity while he was in school. The speaker was different as he was going to use his life as an example. The first thing I learned was that the war on drug use and alcohol is a fight. Chabot started his lecture by referring that we were all involved in the fight and that it was up to everyone to take up action against drug use. Chabot was adamant that the war on drugs is just as that of jihad. He persisted by stressing that drug abuse is a war that we have to fight from the roots. The roots are like drug trafficking and drug cartels. It is through this means that we will protect ourselves. Second, I was able to learn the reality of the number of people that we are losing due to drug abuse. Chabot was able to draw a picture of how many Americans are losing their lives due to drug abuse. He stated that people are even dying at a remarkably early age and are missing opportunities. He presented the horrific reality of de
Introduction Fairy tales have been the traditional mode of passing on moral lessons especially from the older to the young. For centuries, communities around the world have used these tales as instructional lessons in the hope of creating a morally upright society. The ultimate result of this is the occurrence of multiple versions of the same fairy tale, which implies that one of the versions is superior compared to the others. The story of Cinderella is one of the tales that have several versions among them the American version, The Algonquin Cinderella and the Vietnam version Tam and Cam. Given that this is a fairy tale, the writers should acknowledge this fact and give the impression of a fairy tale in their narrative. This piece of work compares these two versions and evaluates them with the aim of understanding them better and ultimately passing a verdict on which of the two works is superior or inferior to the other as a fairy tale. Beginning and ending One of the distinguishing characteristic of fairy tales is their beginning and their ending. The American version of this story, just as the Vietnam version, adopts the same beginning clause of indefinite time. The phrase “there was once” (Ford and Ford 193, 194) expresses the indefinite timing used in fairy tales. The ending of the tales is also to some extend similar. In fairy tales, good always overcomes evil, something that both tales acknowledge. Furthermore, just like the American version, the Vietnam version of the story presents a “happy ever after” kind of life for the protagonist. Despite all these similarities in the beginning and ending, the fate of the antagonists in both tales creates a significant difference. In the American version, the fate of the two evil sisters was just a failure in achieving personal goals i.e. marrying the invisible one (Perrault 122). On the other hand, the Vietnam version presents a painful end of the antagonist i.e. abnormal death. Cam in this story dies after burning under boiling water while the stepmother dies because of a possible heart attack after eating her daughter’s flesh (Ford and Ford 200). This difference makes the Vietnam version more superior as a fairy tale since it provides for retribution by the protagonist- an important aspect of a fairy tale. Good and Evil Another outstanding characteristic of fairy tales is that the storyline revolves around good and evil, with th
Being one of the most romantic places to be in, the City of Angels has a unique appeal that creates a perfect environment for a date. The inimitable atmosphere of Los Angeles is so powerful that even a plain evening walk turns into a date under a sky full of stars. However, to make the date even more special, one may want to consider several particularly special places for dating in Los Angeles. An animal café, of which there is a plenty in Los Angeles, could seem a trivial idea, yet it offers a tremendous amount of cuteness that not a single couple will resist. The calm and soothing environment that the purr of cats creates will set the mood for a quiet and happy day out, when comfort and coziness are prioritized. Of all the dating ideas in Los Angeles, visiting an animal café is the most satisfying one for any couple since it does not contain any inherent challenges and only invites a couple to relax. However, when exploring less trivial ideas for dating in Los Angeles, one may also consider the Rooftop Cinema Club as a perfect venue for a date. The Rooftop Cinema Club provides an open-air experience that a couple will enjoy immensely due to the cozy setting and the opportunity to enjoy the company of each other despite being among others. Speaking of nontrivial, the Temescal Canyon is a fantastic place to consider when going on a date. Offering unforgettable views and a truly breathtaking experience, it provides its visitors with a chance to explore and discover. Turning to more traditional dating opportunities and the options for spending time together, one should take a closer look at restaurants in Old Town Pasadena. These places are perfect for two people who want to enjoy the company of themselves while exploring the beauty of the local environment. Moreover, for those willing to take their dating to a new and a more extreme level, one might want to suggest visiting one of the escape room in Los Angeles. One might argue that the idea of an escape room, with its multiple spooky elements does not quite align with the concept of a romantic date. However, for a couple that has been dating for a while and needs a refreshing experience, an escape room in Los Angeles will be quite the challenge that will breathe a new life into one’s relationships. However, if none of the options above seems to be up your alley, even a simple walk in a park can become a perfect dating experience in Los Angeles. The magic of the city makes it impossible for a date to be r
Introduction Bali is an island off Indonesia’s archipelago. The culture of the people who inhabit this island and its unique natural beauty endear it to the hearts of holiday lovers who prefer life away from booming city life. Its geographical location makes it an ideal location for a vacation. Bali Island boasts of the worlds’ longest sandy beaches, blue warm waters, and crashing surf. The inhabitants of this island are warm and very receptive and it is no surprise that the island has been nicknamed ‘The Island of God in Paradise.’ This descriptive essay is going to capture the central role that Bali Island has played in bringing together my family (Herbst, 1997). We chose it as our number one vacation destination and it did pay dividends. The time we spent together as a family unit made us closer than ever before. Body I know this is a matter of taste, but then, I normally ask my friends where they would love to spend their holidays. I receive many different answers, but certainly, for me, I would prefer a place that is comfortable, calm, and relaxing. Tranquility tops the list of my priorities. The place should be a destination where I can get away from all my troubles and command the spectacular sights of the world’s nature, invoking my childhood memories. It should be a place that can disconnect me from the hustles and bustles of the world, reconnect with my inner self, and be able to meditate about my undertakings, thereby identifying my strengths and weaknesses. That is indeed Bali Island. I have always harbored a thought of going with my entire family for a summer vacation and have kept corresponding with many travel agencies. However, it never occurred to me that summer was just a doorstep away and no substantive arrangements had been made. I had read many travel journals, all of which mentioned how wonderful Bali Island was for holiday lovers. I had no choice but to jump to that option. It was one chilly morning when my entire family boarded a taxi to JF Kennedy International Airport and chartered a plane to Jakarta, Indonesia. The journey was supposed to take 30 hours but because of flight delays, we ended up reaching our destination four hours later. Fatigue weighed down on us but at least the following day we were on the beautiful sandy beaches of Bali Island. The horizon was dotted with beautiful blue seawaters waiting for the daybreak to begin. The deep blue sea was so expansive and dotted with happily looking holidaymakers. The breeze was so gentle and the sea tranquil. This soothing atmosphere endeared me so much to this island. As the sun’s rays lit the horizons, it occurred to me that morning had arrived. As we gracefully worked along the Island’s sandy beaches barefooted, we could feel the soft sands that kept sinking under the siege of our weights. The tide kept on hitting the shores thereby splashing water on our sunburnt faces. It felt like taking a very cold