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As a responsible citizen of the United States of America, I am associated with several groups including the US Army National Guard, Future Homemakers of America (FHA), and the Disabled Veterans of America. My association with these groups has facilitated not only my personal but also my professional development, through the course of life. Being a Baptist, I have been raised with strict values regarding service to the country and humanity, and through my associations with these groups, I have been able to develop my sense of self-service, not only to my country but to my fellow citizens as well. This paper aims to analyze my association with some of the social groups operating in the United States and how my association with these groups has contributed positively to my personal and professional development. The United States Army National Guard is a large unit divided and stationed in the fifty states and territories of America which operates under several governors. Being a part of it has made me a highly responsible and focussed individual and has made me aware of the importance of alertness and defense in the upkeep of the safety and security of my homeland, America. The ‘Army National Guards’ of the U.S. have to be mentally and physically prepared to answer any call for duty when called upon by the governors of state or even the territorial general commanders to selflessly help and aid their nation in difficult times of war and calamities such as domestic emergencies or even natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Association to the Army National Guard group provides me with a sense of social accomplishment arising due to the fact that as a responsible member and citizen of my country, I have the pride of serving my government in the best possible manner I can. The social accomplishment arises from the fact that I have the ability and power to aid my fellow countrymen when they need me the most, rather than watching the daily news like a helpless spectator. My association with the organization ‘Future Homemakers of America’ has been an added advantage to my personal life due to the sense of accomplishment it provides, by virtue of the assistance one can provide to co-citizens. Future Homemakers of America is a member student organization that comprises as many as 220,000 volunteers, founded in 1945 primarily to help and support girls and young females to prepare to be future housewives (Gahr, 1999). The organization initially helped educate young girls to study the art of cooking, sewing, and other homely tasks, however, the recent curriculum includes knowledge and information about current evils as well, including sexually transmitted diseases and the art of balancing family and work life. The program now includ
Google has shown tremendous success in the business world over the years. There are various contributions to its success, for instance, it has established various innovations where it speeds up with time. The implementation of these innovations attracts more people to use it, therefore, leading to success. Additionally, these changes are done by engineers with commendable work since in the bidding process, they choose according to the level of experience. Google pays critical attention to customer service and satisfaction through different ways, such as responding to their questions in the TGIF program. It ensures its customers are well served and its products are appealing. Moreover, it maintains a good relationship with everybody; it values the art of communication. The company has been successful because it provides more opportunities with time, for instance, simplifying innovations. Moreover, Google treats its employees well and motivates them to perform better for the company’s high productivity. With the continuous innovations, it has provided unique and updated services that contribute to its success. From the article, I have learned that Google’s success story is because of the efforts it puts in innovations. Additionally, it has unique and achievable marketing strategies and it has focused on the precise areas that its goals can be achieved. Moreover, Google has kept track of how they started by maintaining the culture they started with. It is a strategy that has contributed to t
Introduction Organism body plan is basically the outline for the way the organism body is laid out. This includes the body segments of an organism, number of limbs and the organism’s symmetry. Radical changes have occurred in organisms over a long geological time due to various factors. Environment is one of the factors that highly influence the body plan of an organism, also know as Bauplan. Main text Organisms best suited to a particular environment have better chances of survival over a period of time. In this case, organisms will have to adapt through development of traits that give them an advantage to survive in a given environment. These traits may be in form of body segments, limbs structure and the shape of the organism. Over a period of time, these traits are passed on to the offspring because they best the organism’s suit to the environment. To be able to catch insects from the wood, woodpecker living in an environment where cactus is growing will likely alter the shape of the beak to make it possible for the bird to use the cactus needle to extract insects that they would not have been able to catch with the normal beak. This altered physical characteristic is passed on to the offspring to make them more adaptable to this environment. In hot and arid environments, organisms will develop body structures that help them to adapt to this environment. Burrowing animal will most likely develop body structure that enables them to create and live underground shelter
The most outstanding connection between the Death of a Salesman and Street Car Named Desire is illusion. In the Death of a Salesman, Willy, the protagonist, is lost in the illusion that the American dream is only achievable via superficial qualities of likeability and attractiveness. He confuses the dream with philistinism and he ends up hurting his family due to his failure to achieve his dreams. In Willy’s interpretation, the elusive American dream calls men to be attractive and simpatico, but he does not meet the threshold and thus he is a failure. In Street Car Named Desire, Blanche DuBois, the protagonist, is disillusioned and lost in fantasy and thus she cannot deal with reality. In a bid to avoid the reality, Blanche resorts to lies and scheming hoping to create a kinder world, as opposed to the harsh reality of life. Somehow, Blanche ultimately experiences a falsified form of happiness, but she never overcomes the illusions surrounding her thoughts. The other connection between the two plays is that the protagonists are sexual outlaws. Both Willy and Blanche have a dark past surrounded by illicit affairs. Willy is romantically entangled in an illicit affair with a ‘woman’ he only encountered somewhere on his way to Boston, yet he is married. On the other hand, Blanche loses her job as a high school tutor after getting involved sexually with one of her male students. She also admits that she normally beds strangers. This sexually turbulent past haunts the two protagonists and to some extent, it contributes to their ultimate destruction.
Mathematician John Wilder Tukey grew in an academic background where both parents were teachers. John’s birthday is on 26 July, born in 1915 in New Bedford, Mass. John deceased at Princeton, New Jersey, on 26 July 2000. Furthermore, John’s parents intended to leave New Bedford when Tukey was born, but they chose to relocate when he was five years old. Thus, Tukey had a unique training before coming to college. However, John’s mother was frightened and worried that Wilder was sluggish to go to school; thus, Tukey’s Mother strongly decided that John Should study at home. Later Wilder married in 1950, and his wife Elizabeth Louise Rapp died in 1998. Unfortunately, Tukey and his wife had no children. However, Tukey became an admirable icon in the world of mathematic and statistics because John contributed and helped in the area of statistics. Tukey graduated from Brown University in 1936 and earned an MA in Chemical in 1937. Moreover, before graduating from Brown University, Tukey transferred to Princeton University, where he received a Ph.D. in Mathematics. History dictates that Tukey operated at the fire control office alongside Wilks and Cochran during the Second World War. Admirably, in times of conflict, he helped project the U-2 espionage airplane. After the warfare, he traveled to Princeton to share his time amid AT&T and the campus. In 1962, the American Philosophical Society elected Tukey to be one of the president’s science advisory committees (Adams, 2019). He chaired several important committees dealing with the environment, education, chemicals, and health. In 1945, he became a professor of statistics at Princeton and the founding director of Princeton. Furthermore, Wilder was an inspiration to civil society and statisticians. Tukey participated in an agency of the American Arithmetical Connotation that published a study disapproving the statistical technique of the Kinsey account. It was a Statistical difficulty of the Kinsey Story on Voluptuous conduct in the human masculine. Between 1960 and 1980, Tukey assisted in creating the NBC TV system ballots used to forecast and evaluate ballot votes. Tukey was similarly an Education Testing Service consultant for Xerox Company and Merck & Company (Jebb et al., 2017). Additionally, James Cooley became famous because of Wilder’s work in the Cooley–Tukey FFT method. Therefore, John’s work has inspired and transformed both people and society. Research shows that Tukey contributed to the statistical technique of analyzing exploratory data and developed statistical methodologies used in descriptive data. Thus, Wilder’s method helps to separate experimental data in solving statistical problems. Moreover, Tukey coined numerous statistical words often, but the two informatics were the most renowned coinages he received (Giannini & Bowen, 2017). For example, Tukey conceived the word “bit” to contract a “binary digit” while working with Von Neumann on primary computer ideas. In a paper by Claude Shannon in 1948, the term “bit” was first used. In my opinion, John Wilder Tukey was a highly luminous and ambitious man. In statistics, he provided many necessary inputs both in the edu
Abstract Fredric Jameson’s postmodernism theory is considered to be “the effort to take the temperature of the age without instruments and in a situation in which we are not even sure there is so consistent thing as an ‘age,’ or ‘zeitgeist’ or ‘system’ or ‘current situation’ any longer,” it is supposed that the shift from modernism to postmodernism transpired from urban planning and architecture to various stylistic features of arts, literature, theater, film, music, dance, and painting, to MTV, CNN, and the internet. Cyberspace and part-human and part-robot fantasies are believed to be just as postmodern as the threat of nuclear and ecological self-destruction, globalization and deregulation, or the morbid projections of generation X. Given the plurality of interpretations, it is hardly surprising that “postmodernism” is often accused of being an illogical catchphrase. Above anything else, it has provoked highly opposing descriptions of its political goals, cultural functions, historical materialization, punitive location, and geopolitical realm. 1 By way of examining the most pertinent theories of postmodernism (Irving Howe, Susan Sontag, Leslie Fiedler, Fredric Jameson, Ihab Hassan, François Lyotard, Jürgen Habermas, Andreas Huyssen), this paper brings to light an understandi
Introduction Sociology and religion have significant relationships, as sociology is the study of human behaviors and interactions at the individual level or group level. On the other hand, religion is composed of a group of individuals having the same beliefs, values, and principles, and thus they influence one another and society in the development of social systems that hold people together. Usually, sociology has two important aspects in the study of groups or individuals. First, sociology enhances understanding of group dynamics in terms of their functioning, nature, interaction, and individual differences. Secondly, sociology provides a way of understanding how a social group influences individuals and humanity in the society. The process of socialization has enduring impact on one’s life because from birth to old age, social forces shape human behavior and societal beliefs, values, and principles. Fundamentally, religion comprises a group of people that share the same social dynamics and have the same influence on individuals and society, thus it is of great interest to sociologists. In exploring religion in society, this essay examines sociological assumptions and features with a view of observing the sociology of religion. Sociological Assumptions The first sociological assumption is that an individual is a biological organism. As a biological organism, an individual has physiological needs, drives, potentials, and limitations that are subject to biological factors. Essentially, biological factors can either limit or enhance the socializing influence of groups on individuals and society. In this case, religion is a group that has the capacity to socialize and influence biological factors of an individual. As religious beliefs, values, and principles differ from one religion to another, they have varied influence on individuals. While some religions are liberals, others are very restrictive, thus they have a differential influence on the development of human behavior and social interactions. For example, a religion can have beliefs, values, and principles that encourage its members to segregate from the rest of society. The influence of causing segregation is central in sociology because it changes biological factors that determine human behavior in the society. The second sociological assumption is that human beings have the ability to attach meanings and symbols to certain things that they associate with within their environments. Through the process of socialization, human beings build consensus on how to label or attach meanings and enhance communication. In religious circles, people can attach meanings to abstract concepts such as love, righteousness, wickedness, and happiness. Symbolization enables people to communicate effectively among group members without involving other people. Moreover, symbolization enables people to communicate intrica
Abstract Art can be viewed as an expression. It is a method of bringing to life ideas, feelings, emotions and messages. Just like great painters or musicians put their personalities and their messages into a piece of work, so does an architect. Architecture entails fusing art and structure. Right from the basic plans of the building to the layering of the final slabs and the curves in the resulting masterpiece, an architect’s vision is what they are trying to communicate with their creation. The theme of the masterpiece they are struggling to erect not only reflects the background of the community and location within which it will be located, but also speaks volumes about the user’s emotions, desires, and goals. An architect is a Leonardo da Vinci using stone and cement instead of paint and brush. This is the argument that Jencks tries to convey in his book titled The Language of Post Modern Architecture which was published in 1977. Introduction Imagine walls disappearing from buildings; imagine the fascination that gripped several architects when glass slowly replaced several building materials such as stone and ballast. Imagine the sight of roofs that were no longer roofs and how they appeared to the communities around them. This movement in architecture and a shift in design is what Jencks describes as the post modern architecture. This is in his book titled The Language of Post Modern Architecture. The book was published in 1977. Charles Jencks was born in Baltimore in New England. Initially a student of literature, he shifted his focus to architecture and landscape design where he has made a mark for himself. He has become a force to reckon with in the architectural field. He is well known to students of architecture and practitioners in this field. This architectural icon subscribes to the opinion that modern architecture is dead. Through the use of several illustrations, he explains his viewpoint and the intricacies involved in architecture during this period. He also explained why, according to him, several architects and their creations championed the so called death of modern architecture . In this critical writing, the author will review Jencks’ argument regarding the death of modern architecture. The author will make efforts to illustrate the clarity (or lack of it thereof) of the position taken by Jencks. In this paper, the author will further create a bridge between the argument of “the death of modern architecture” by Jencks and the situation or status of architecture during that particular period. Several sources are used to either illustrate the argument or contradict this view. Reading Critique The Actual Death of Modern Architecture On July 15 1972, several blocks of the then famous Pruitt- Igoe scheme were bombed. According to Jencks, this was the official date of the death of modern architecture. The death was accompanied by a ‘big boom’. What followed were funeral arrangements for the victims and attempts by several architects to deceive the public. The architects were trying to convince the public that mode
Introduction Growth and organizational excellence are among the prevalent objectives of all companies regardless of the sector of operation. That is why developing a unique business strategy, which focuses on specificities and dynamical complexity of the whole organizational system, is an indispensable element of successful performance. Although strategies differ, as the choice and design are influenced by the sector of operation, available technologies, budget, and company and team size, there are some generally recognized types of business strategies (Lustigman, 2015). Most of them center on cutting expenses, attracting investments and human resources, accessing financial and other resources as well as new markets, and avoiding liabilities (Radulescu, Ioan, & Nastase, 2016). Nowadays, green and knowledge or information business strategies are gaining momentum. Still, companies are free to choose techniques, which meet their needs and satisfy peculiar requirements. In most cases, the design is unique, incorporating elements of all business strategies mentioned above. This paper will focus on the analysis of business strategies used by three companies – Microsoft, Expedia, and Costco. Emphasis will be made on investigating techniques aimed at winning markets and ruling industries as well as commonly deployed competitive strategies. Furthermore, some recommendations for strategic value innovation will be drawn. Finally, the paper will conclude in comparing and contrasting companies and finding commonalities in references for their further development. Microsoft Microsoft is a multinational corporation. Founded in 1975 in New Mexico, it has grown into a worldwide leader in the development of software and solutions as well as the production of devices and offering a great variety of services ( Facts about Microsoft , n.d.). The company focuses on customers and businesses’ needs, making participation in the realization of their potential its mission. Company Profile Microsoft operates in several segments of the global market such as personal computing, productivity and business processes, and cloud services. The personal computing segment is related to video games, phones, tablets, accessories, and computers purchased for private use and designed to satisfy end consumers whether they are ordinary people or software developers. Products and services designed for entrepreneurial use and performance improvement make up the productivity and business processes sector. Finally, the cloud services segment is connected to an array of cloud-based services and platforms for storing and managing personal and
Introduction Globalization is generally described as the intensification of the environmental and communal interconnectedness. The circulation of people, resources, information and cultural symbols from a global scale perspective hastens it (Wilhelmina, 2010). In fact, globalization appears to be an amalgamating process that links knowledge and resources. On the other hand, localization is the institutionalization of the execution of policy within a particular place. However, this process guarantees that all goods and services that can rationally be supply locally are done. Studies show that it is not competition based on the cheapest but on collaboration for the best. In essence, it is out of these two concepts that another paradigm emerges dubbed as Glocalization. This is the crossing point of the global and the local. According to Matusitz (2011) assertions, it is the cooptation of the global and the local. The process involves the forces of cultural homogenization and heterogenization, relationships, synchronization and equilibrium. Globalization and glocalization both have an impact on the environment since they involve the movement of people in pursuit of financial wellbeing, social interactions and cultural acceptance. This means that people will move for different reasons to different locations. In Belgium, the three sets of concepts exist with glocalization recently taking a centre stage in a variety of circles including economic, food and doing business. In the Belgian perspective, it is a fresh cultural mix and change of model as well as practices targeted at adjusting to the local mindsets. The concept has resulted in the concentration of people in some areas as they pursue economic wellbeing while still considering cultural practices and social interactions. This study explores Belgium to establish whether there is significant environmental impact resulting from both globalization and glocalization. Research Questions  1. Has glocalization been successful in Belgium?  2. Does globalization and glocalization impact on the environment?  3. Do they affect the environment in the same way?  4. How do the economy, social interaction and culture in view of globalization and glocalization contribute to the degradation of the environment? Below is the satellite Google Map for the location of Belgium Figure1: Obtained from Google Maps Literature Review According to Wilhelma et al (2010), the globalization concept reflects the aspects of intensification of the geographical location with social interconnectedness often circulated by the movement of human. The movement consequently leads to the interaction of different cultures with different ways of doing business. Typically, globalization is about spreading business as wide as possible with the aim of increasing profitability while reducing geographical distances. Wilhelma et al (2010) argue that globalization