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And, the winners are Dr. Adam from the males and Mrs.Vilja from females! On Thursday, November 27 th , 2013, the National Day of the United Arab Emirates was celebrated at Zayed University. The holiday was organized in the form of the teachers’ competition. There were several parts in the contest. The participants had to memorize something in Arabic and to declare to the audience; they had to prove their awareness of the culture, politics, and history of the country. In the end, everyone said who was going to bear the palm, in their own opinion. How It Was: the Supplemental Information The idea behind the celebration was to choose the teacher best knowledgeable about the culture and traditions of the United Arab Emirates. The auditorium was full of students and teachers. The atmosphere was very friendly, and it seemed that everyone felt relaxed, even the contest participants. There were some refreshments for the teachers. The students were allowed bringing their refreshments. Everyone had to wear traditional clothes. The females were beautiful, and it was really hard to recognize the male teachers if they were your teachers or other locals in the auditorium. The competition was organized in three parts. Also, the males and females competed separately with the participants from their gender groups. The event started at 1:30 Pm with the National Anthem of the United Arab Emirates when all the participants were invited to the stage. During the first part, the teachers had to declare something in Arabic. There were several options to do so. Some chose to memorize the poem from the Arabic literature, others to declare the sentences from Holy Qaran. There was even an option to sing a song. It seemed like the teachers trained a lot to declare the sentences in Arabic as the majority of them managed to do so without an obvious accent. The pronunciation was really good. It was interesting for the students to listen to them. However, the contest was not finished after the first part. It was only the beginning. After the presentation of the language skills, the participants had to prove their knowledge in the history, politics, and economy of the state. Each participant was asked the questions to answer. For example, one of the teachers had to say who the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates was. It seemed like the teachers had been given a chance to feel like the students. Finally, each of the participants had to express their own opinion on who would be the winner. The contest ended with the announcement of the winners. They were awarded the voucher for eating at the traditional restraint in Abu Dhabi. Overall, the contest was very interesting. Everyone enjoyed the time spent there. It was a great opportunity to communicate with each other in an informal environment. The teachers seemed to be very enthusiastic about their tasks, and the students seemed to be interested in the event up to the last minute. They supported their teachers. Finally, it should be said that the event was organized at the highest
Introduction Socialization of the relationship between value development and delinquent behavior have been offered from a variety of perspectives, including the differences in value orientation in delinquency areas, the importance of differential associations the effects of lower-class culture and of neighborhood values, the importance of the concept of anomie and many more kinds. My kind of sociological perspective on deviance and social control draws upon the values of the environment or society. My view before was that if criminal justice police officers give the offenders a good beating, then these delinquents will reform and fear punishment. I did not understand that value systems run deep. That means that the juveniles need to be approach on all levels if there is to be any improvement. Value development is seldom addressed directly as the focus of treatment. Instead, it is usually incorporated into such concepts as self-image. The critical point in the theoretical approaches cited is that one’s social environment is the source of one’s value orientation. Consequently, efforts to affect the youth’s values or socialization process must be directed at the environmental source as well as at the individual. Each of these sources identifies a different environmental factor, thus interventions should relate to the particular environmental factor which is influencing the specified subgroup of delinquents. In terms of the considerations on the theory, methods of study and approaches to social control, what will guide me are questions that are related to this theory. For instance, which behaviors should society control with a firm hand, and which should remain beyond the grasp of the law? While efforts have been made to increase society’s control over some behaviors that are considered a danger to the general public, in other instances, efforts by noninterventionists have limited the power of the justice system to regulate human interaction. A number of recent efforts stand out to illustrate the extension of social control by the justice system. For example, the federal government’s most recent drug control legislation significantly extends the government’s ability to control drug importers and distributors through the use of mandatory prison sentences. A number of states have passed legislation toughening penalties for drunk drivers to curb the flood of alcohol-related highway fatalities. The federal government has attempted to crack down on the distribution of pornography by significantly increasing its obscenity prosecutions (Pfohl). In theory, racial disparity in sentencing is supposed to have been eliminated with the passage of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, said to be designed “to eliminate sentencing disparities and state explicitly that race, gender, ethnicity, and income should not affect the sentence length” (Mustard, 2001, pp. 1-2). In practice, however, we have already noted that disparities in sentencing are a fact, caused by many overt and subtle factors related to race. The Sentencing Project concludes, in a study that rigorously used credible evidence that “racial bias continues to pervade the US crimina
Introduction It should be noted that understanding of morality implies the knowledge and comprehension of a variety of issues that affect the daily life of every person. It is linked directly to the decisions a person makes and the way he or she justifies the reasoning. To be able to become a rational person, it is essential to think critically about the concepts and domains that the individual faces and the way it will be sensible to react to them. Importantly, critical thinking skill helps people to defend or explicate the concepts in which they believe, and individual reasoning is the core and platform of one’s moral life. It should be stressed that living morally implies understanding the importance and reacting accordingly to the issues linked to animal life and the natural environment. In this paper, I will argue that contemporary people should have moral obligations linked to climate change and it is humans’ moral duty to ensure secure animal life. Main Arguments It is not always easy to state clearly whether the nature of morality lies within the distinction between right and wrong. In addition, it is difficult to determine if the desired outcome for humanity should be considered the best possible result in general. To be more precise, the essence of the problem is the question of whether the morally wrong conduct can be justified, explained, or be appropriate even if it led to a positive outcome for the present and future generations. As stated by many different scientists, researchers, and investigators, people have made an immense environmental impact on nature, species, and the planet (Abbey, 2016). At present, more and more people become aware of the consequences of human activities for nature and animals, but the methods of mitigating these effects are not always moral in their core. Many people claim that environmental decline is the consequence of a specific form of discrimination and animal suffering and extinction is a mode of oppression. It is worth empha
Introduction The economic situation in the world has been rather unfavorable lately, which has resulted in many leading airlines going through the state of crisis. Australian Qantas happens to have found itself among them. Therefore, the company’s CEO Alan Joyce is expected to work out an anti recessionary solution and take the necessary steps for its realization. The idea under consideration implies selling Qantas’ frequent flyer program which is designed to redeem not only free flights but also a range of goods from various partner companies. Although the program is acknowledged to be the company’s most precious resource and could help the airline to earn funds, the decision is most likely to have certain drawbacks which might entrain the opposite effect in the times to come. Types of Decisions To avoid tackling potential problems, it is necessary to choose an approach aimed to assist in making the right decision. However, before it is done, it is reasonable to define the type of decision to be made. The first opposition is strategic vs. operational. Moshal (2012) describes strategic decisions as crucial for the existence, the earning power, and the achievements of the enterprise. Such decisions appear, therefore, risky. Making these decisions tends to involve employing more assets, applying comprehension and knowledge as well as using outward opportunities, and minimizing outside threats. For the effect of strategic decisions proves to be durable and irreversible, they have a significant impact on the administration. Any strategic decision comprises a chain of operational decisions that are more particular, practical, and short run. Hence, based on the explanation, it is possible to conclude that the decision which Qantas’ CEO is supposed to make is a strategic one. The second opposition is programmed vs. non-programmed. According to Moshal (2012), programmed decisions are the ones that are acknowledged to be triggered to solve typical problems that happen to occur systematically, for instance, employing new personnel, supplying materials and equipment, paying the rent and salaries. There happens to exist an algorithm to deal with this sort of issue, and once it is detected, the algorithm is applied to cope with it. Since programmed decisions are constantly made, the technique associated with their resolution proves to be rather understandable. (Moshal, 2012). By the above-said, it is possible to admit that the decision in question is not a programmed one. As for non-programmed decisions, they are accepted to be made in very special cases. There appears to be neither background knowledge nor algorithm to cope with them. Apart from that, all data necessary for a solution elaboration is expected to be collected. These changeable matters may involve undertaking expansion abroad, entering a niche market, launching a pilot project. This type of decision proves to be the executive right of top-level management because they tend to imply having powerful administration skills and the ability to work out solutions using i
Introduction Urbanization has grown to become a popular phenomenon in contemporary society. The increased rate of rural to urban movement has caused urban food shortage, a high cost of food, and a huge reliance on imported food, among other challenges. To counter these challenges as a way of guaranteeing sustainability, towns have developed a deep interest in urban agriculture. This phenomenon helps cities to enhance the quality of life for their residents, control climate change, and stabilize economic and social development. Urban agriculture may seem an easy concept. Introducing and implementing urban agriculture is a strenuous process that results in a myriad of benefits. Furthermore, urban agriculture faces several challenges that hamper its success. Although most urban agricultural practices began as social initiatives, most of
Summary The title of the current article is, “Investigation of the reliability and validity of the perception of teaching profession problems scale with a structural education model: a research on teacher” and it has been authored by Erol Kraca. Purpose of the study The purpose of the current study was to develop a reliable and valid likert scale that would prove useful in the determination of perceptions held by teachers in the various problems that they face in the teaching profession in Turkey. Hypotheses   * The emergence of information technology has had an impact on educational institutions and as a result, it has also affected the teaching profession.   * The education system and teachers in Turkey are yet to adapt social change occasioned by information technology.   * The teaching profession in Turkey has been affected greatly by economic problems. Participants The participants of the current study were some 262 teachers that had been selected randomly form various cities in Turkey. For example, 160 teachers working in the city of Kutahya were selected. 38 teachers who participated in the study came from the city of Bursa, while 31 were selected from Burdur (Kraca, 2010). From the city of Ankara, 25 teachers were selected, while 5 came from the city of Eskisehir. Finally, the other 3 participants came from the city of Balikesir. Research Design The current study was exploratory in nature. It was intended to examine the perception of teachers regarding the problems that they are normally faced with daily in the teaching profession in Turkey (Kraca, 2010). This is the case because there is not much information that is available in literature regarding the issue at hand and for this reason the researcher may have deemed it necessary to undertake this research in order to further shed light on the issue. In order to enable the researcher to collect the research data, use was made of a structured questionnaire. By administering the questionnaire to the participants of the study, the researcher would be in a position to obtain the much needed informatio
Introduction The collection and storage of customers’ private data is a legal and ethical issue for TravelUS because of the question of law enforcement authorities access to this information. Currently, specific federal or state statutes do not regulate the privacy of data collected by TravelUS, the related property issues, data storage, nor the approaches that government officials might take to obtain this information by the government. Possible answers to this problem can be retrieved concerning the case of Carpenter v. the United States . Cell-Site Location Information According to Chief Justice Roberts, cell-site records identifying the location of a cell phone and its user or owner differ significantly from such data as dialed telephone numbers or records from a bank. In particular, Chief Justice Roberts accentuates that the information gleaned from cell-site records is “qualitatively different” in comparison to that revealed in the disclosure of bank records and phone numbers as discussed in the Smith and Miller cases. The reason given is that cell-site location information is “detailed, encyclopedic, and effortlessly compiled,” as stated in the majority opinion related to Carpenter v. the United States . Bank records are assumed to provide some information to a third party, and customers can expect their disclosure. Similarly, telephone numbers do not convey private information about their users. In comparison, the nature of cell-site location information is different because it potentially reflects all the movements and meetings as well as the preferences of an individual. According to the majority opinion, cell-site location information is associated with comprehensive records detailing a person’s activities and private life. As explained in the decision related to Carpenter v. the United States, people expect that the records of their movements and meetings documented with the help of cell-site location technologies will be private and protected. Thus, these data differ qualitatively from other types of information in that historical cell-site records can be used to generate a report revealing all aspects of an individual’s life. From this perspective, it is possible to note considerable privacy concerns in this case. Data Collected by TravelUS The data collected by TravelUS include specific information about customers’ locations at any point in time, movements within their country and abroad, preferences regarding hotels and restaurants, and actual dates and times related to booking and visiting facilities. In the cour
Looking for Dust of Snow critical analysis? This essay describes poetic devices, symbolism, and rhyme scheme used in the poem. It also provides critical appreciation of Dust of Snow . Introduction Robert Frost is a renowned poet who tries to change people’s mindsets through his numerous works of poetry. His poem ‘Dust of snow ‘ is brief but conveys the poet’s message coherently. The poem shows how human judgment on specific issues can be misleading. There are certain animals, things or objects that people associate with negativity and doom. People overlook these people, animals or plants when in search of help. They only proceed to tested reliable sources. The poet tries to alter this mindset through the poem (Braun 1). Analysis of Dust of Snow The poet depicts the crow and the hemlock tree as reasons for his changed mood and increased optimism. In our world, a crow is a bird widely detested. For some societies, a group of crows is associated with looming murder. A crow benefits from other living things misfortunes. Being a scavenger, it waits for other stronger creatures such as the vultures to rip open the carcasses only for it to consume the soft tissues. Moreover, its color is relatively black with a few patches of white for some species. The black completion implies doom while the white spots could mean the possibility of something good to be associated with the cruel bird. The hemlock tree, on the other hand, is a poisonous tree. Its consumption could lead to health complications for anyone. Due to this, the tree is avoided and considered useless. However, in the poem, the very bird we hate shakes up the poisonous tree causing snow to fall on the poet. The result is a changed individual who looks at life with a new mindset. The crow is the last bird we would expect to initiate any positive deed. In this case, it is the precise source of positive transformation (Gregory 1). There exist different species of crows with various physical attributes in the world. However, they all portray the same negative characteristics. This is symbolic of the people, locations, things, and animals that are deeply ostracized. Just as the different crows, they are all typical representatives of doom in our lives. The poet is possibly advocating for the need to perceive them with a positive state of mind. We could as well be misjudging them and in the process miss out on the positive influences they could have in our lives. Besides, snowdrops on the poet since he is positioned under the hemlock tree. His position symbolizes people’s need to take risks in trusting those they mistrust. Evidence of past dangerous tendencies does not necessarily justify future danger. Though written in straightforward language with no similes or adjectives, the poem conveys its message through imagery. In the process, of reading the poem, images of someone in a melancholic m
The swamp dweller is a play that captures the intrinsic interplay of relationships between members of the family. The swamp dweller “talks about the urban and remote society, the confrontations between the older and younger people, the battles between the old and the new in the society, love for modernism, the existence of supernatural being, the love of the swamp, and existence of harsh forces of nature among other problems” (Soyinka 9). Among the researches and different articles on the play, it is scarcely discovered any attention on family ties, love for family and indications of love in small quarrels between the wedded in the play. At whatever point they discuss their twin children, Awuchike and Igwezu, Makuri and Alu are always at one another’s throats. Soyinka states that “their tiff bears the affirmation of profound love for one another and for their future eras, and shows extraordinary sympathy toward family ties in a helpless condition amid the transitional period” (13). The swamp dweller captures the family relationships, the personal and cultural tensions existing in human relationships in his renowned play, the swamp dwellers. The play captures the life and times of an African society and goes beyond to reflect on the tensions, struggles, calamities, problems and conflicts that exist in human community globally. Metaphorical imaginations have been brought into the play and they assist in reflecting the ways of human life. The play may have captured the Yoruba community of Nigeria but what comes out of it is that it crosses borders to capture the attention of international human rights. The play concentrates on social changes within the society. The play depicts the frustration, disappointment and tension that ruin a society built on money making disregarding human relationships. There exists a problematic relationship between the older and younger generation who pull in different directions with an aim of making a superior life. There is also a bitter relationship between custom and innovation. The play shows the bitter relationship between the religious leaders and their followers. The religious leaders like Kadiye is very greedy and corrupt and he became fatter from accepting gifts from followers. The religious leader took advantage of the fear of his people to exploit them. This is a form of corruption that cuts the human relations with one another At the beginning of the play, we see the indications of verbal quarrel between Alu and Makuri. Alu appears more anxious than Makuri, and she is always bothering in the family. Alu has been holding up for long for her dear child. When performing her family chores she endeavors to peep at the door with a desire of their son’s return. The play begins with her question blended with enthusiasm for their child. Her remark on Makuri’s approach towards their son depicts the existence of a nasty relationship with her spouse and Makuri’s answer intensifies tension. According to Soyinka, “Makuri alludes her wife as a fraudster and she has genuine reservations against him of making her a liar. Alu likens her husband to a dead person when he refuses to look for th