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Introduction Junot Diaz, the author of the much-acclaimed collection of short stories called Drown, published in 1996 , was born on the 31 st of December 1968 in, Dominican Republic. Besides the short stories, he also wrote a novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao published in 2007, which also received much acclaim from the literary world. With his two brothers and two sisters, he grew up in Santo Domingo with their mother. This paper seeks to make research on this author’s history and social context, to shed light on his writings but will be restricted to his short stories contained in Drown. Findings In his younger days, Junot Diaz, as earlier stated, lived in the Santo Domingo town of the Dominican Republic. Since his father was in the United States, working, Diaz and his family traveled to the poor region of New Jersey, an area that was dominant with the poor Dominicans. This is evidence that his family was poor, and therefore suffering was part of their lives. This is a major element that keeps appearing in his stories, like the short story, Drown . (Diaz, 7). The ten short stories contained in Drown tell, so passionately, the lives of struggle and inward anguish that the people of the Dominican Republic call theirs. These tales carry the undercurrents of life struggling to discover itself, but which is painfully being dragged down by the hostile environment of abject poverty, pain, and fighting. The youths in the stories, like those in the title story, Negocios , Aguantando , and even in Edison , NJ are a true painting of a struggle for identity and want to redefine themselves to identify themselves with their environment. It should be contextually understood that Yunior, a character in the short story, Yunior, is a representation of the author. This is because the character is presented as a Dominican-cum-American man whose economic status perfectly matches that of the author. The author’s frustrated romances and a flair for the written word are so much evident in both of his works. Besides, looking at Drown , for instance, one realizes the genius in Diaz, because the blow of passion in the story is what characterized his life in the Dominican Republic before the ruptures that frustrated both his passions and dreams (Diaz, 1996; Diaz, 2007). This study of the author’s social environment puts everything in light in all his works. At least, someone can now understand why most of the male characters in his works, for instance, should have so hot a passion that is only thwarted by fate. Conclusion It was realized that the ingenious with which Diaz Junot presents his writings contained in Drown is both admirable and startling. In his ten tales, he incorporates his experiences as a child and as a young man and skillfully tells of his frustrations through most of the characters. The appalling similarity between the author and these characters can only be known to that person who has taken the time to understand the history of Junot. Besides, the ten stories carry with them the social en
Introduction The environmental impact on a company begins from the fundamental operations engaged in operating that company to the coordination of its entire production activities with a final consequence on the overall profitability of the company. Dealing with environmental concerns needs commitment starting from an individual dedication in changing the way activities are performed; this will then lead to an extensive change in the company development. This report aims at reviewing the impact and level of individual change of personnel in one of departments of Anglia Ruskin University in terms of the environmental concerns and the impact of this change on the university. Carbon Footprint According to Kane, carbon footprint refers to the cumulative quantity of greenhouse gas stated based on similar quantities of CO 2 , for which people, organizations, products or situations are accountable. The gas is usually generated by the product and service utilized (Kane 2009, p. 51). To completely comprehend the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment, they have to be determined. The determination of the greenhouse gases will allow people make the required adjustments necessary for controlling their impact on the environment. An approximation of my carbon footprint per annum is as indicated in figure 1. An assumption was made in the calculation of this carbon footprint since it was difficult to estimate some of the data needed. Basically, the activity was highly educating as it offered a clear illustration of my individual involvement in the global warming problem. This then resulted in an individual decision of limiting the utilization of global air-travel to a lesser number. Breakdown of sections           CO2 Footprint Total Footprint for Home        6.49          Hot water                       0.69          Heating                         5.79          Lighting                        0.01          Total Footprint for Appliances  0.55          Kitchen                         0.47          Entertainment                   0             Study                           0.05          Other                           0.03          Total Footprint for Travel      0.18          Vehicle                         0             Public Transport                0             Flights                         0.18          Total Carbon Footprint          7.22           Figure 1: Carbon Footprint, Directgov, 2012 The information offered indicates the level of impact home heating (5.79) has on the atmosphere. This ca
The Corporation’s Risk Register Introduction Twilight’s Corporation is the globe’s giant chain of fast food restaurants. It has a large customer base and sells assorted food products as well as soft drinks. Some of these include burgers, chicken, and salads. As a concern, IT department might experience concerns regarding the ethical use and protection of sensitive data, customer records, and other information systems within the company. All Twilight’s restaurants are run by a franchisee. The revenues originate from rent, the royalties as well as charges that the franchisees remit. Sales are also a major revenue source. On the company’s past performance, it is observable that its revenues have heightened significantly from 2005. The corporation dates its establishment back in 1954. The entrance of the company into the public stock market was in 1965. Presently, with a powerful brand, strong vision, mission, and values, the corporation remains an icon of a civilized life globally. The Eight Risks Presently Facing the Business It is evident that the current global business is marred with significant instances of competitiveness, challenges, and risks inherent with business. The Twilight’s Corporation likely remains one of the globally acknowledged corporations that also encounter the potential challenges that continue to be eminent with the increasing era of globalization as well as business competitiveness. Organizational challenges also form critical components of these risks experienced by the company. However, it is a general knowledge that risks are pertinent components of any business practice and their proper identification as well as address constitutes the success of the business strategy (Hitt, Ireland & Hoskisson, 2012). In perspective, it is therefore critical to observe and highlight some of the potential risks inherent within the Twilight’s Corporation as a business entity. The eight risk register describes some of the potential risks that are currently facing the Twilights Corporation. Generally, the potential risks eminent in this company presently include: High level of competition from potential external competitors, Market saturation, (more difficult to add new stores), labor turnover, and lack of product innovatio n. Apart from these four highlighted potential business risks faced by Twilight’s Corporation, there are also other four risks that largely emanate from the business operations. These include: Poor public perception , (the company’s products are perceived to be potential contributor to the society obesity problem through its food stuff), Unfavorable monetary and business policies in other countries also form a potential source of risk for the business. This is particularly because the Twilight’s Corporation is a multinational company with branches as well as outlets in most countries of the world. An ineffective marketing strategy is another critical risk facing the Twilight’s Corporation. Lastly, the eighth business risk facing the Twilight’s Corporation
The given passage reflects the meaning of military history since Bob Kiley’s behavior can be called immoral. A mine accidentally blew his friend up, about which the hero writes a letter to his sister but does not receive an answer. Military history is never moral since an accident can be a complete lie, and things that have not happened are more than true. In his story, O’Brien does not support the moral standards of the characters’ behavior and does not keep people from doing what they have always done. The letter to the deceased sister reflects Bob Kiley’s complete lack of morality. In this message, he tells too many details, which are a representation of tactlessness. For example, the story of the men at the listening post or another tale about how they raise hell and light up villes and bring smoke to bear every which way. This example is immoral since it is unpleasant for a girl to know such details about a loved one. The war is serious concern, while the Rat makes it a joke. In general, the story should be understood as irony since the characters are in different conditions and, one might say, live in other worlds. Kylie is still too young, and she does not understand the seriousness of what is happening because of this. Like a little boy, he is offended by the fact that his sister does not answer his heartfelt message for more than two months. The situation looks completely different from her sister’s side since the heroine has never faced such horrors. War is a complex event from which there is no single right way out; therefore, it forces people to find themselves in extreme situations.
Introduction For centuries, Japanese have used food and their recipes to present some aspects of their cultures and traditions. Different Japanese dishes stand for various cultures and tradition that are dominant in Japan. Remarkably, individuals in Japan use their different recipes and food to express some aspects of their culture. Since Japanese food has been in existence for several years, they represent a significant part of their lifestyles. Therefore, the essay explains the cultural presentation of Sushi and Okonomiyaki recipes. The study sought the information concerning sushi and Okonomiyaki, the two types of recipes, from middle-aged man, Jackie Akiyoshi, who is 43 years old. Akiyoshi is a chef, who works at a Japanese restaurant. Akiyoshi understands Japanese dishes and traditions because he was born and raised in the region of Kanto, which lies in the eastern part of Honshu and hails from Otomo clan. In addition, Akiyoshi loves football and is member of Otomo cultural association. As a result, he is one of the individuals, who has a wealth of information concerning Japanese dishes, cuisines, recipes, and their cultural representations. Therefore, by using Akiyoshi as the informant, the essay collected the relevant information about sushi and Okonomiyaki recipes and the roles they play in the Japanese culture. Presently, Sushi and Okonomiyaki recipes are found in various Japanese restaurants and make up some of the delicacies consumed by Japanese and foreigners visiting the country. The history of Sushi dates back to 18th and century, a period when the city of Tokyo bore the name Edo. According to Shurtleff and Aoyagi, Sushi is among the best delicacies used by both foreigners and natives of Japan (12). The origin of sushi is in Kanto region, and thus, the recipe brought from the region and from then, it has spread to other parts in and outside Japan. On the other hand, Okonomiyaki originated in Japan, and ever since, it has become one of the delicacies used in and outside the country. Preparation and consumption of Okonomiyaki began in parts of Japan and later spread to other parts of the world. As a result, its collection and conservation took place in the region. Figure 1: Sushi recipe. Figure 2: Okonomiyaki recipe. Description of Sushi and Okonomiyaki food recipes What Sushi is and what it looks like? Sushi is one of the favorite delicacies used in Japan and is a popular dish both to the natives of Japan and visitors from other parts
Case Description The case research was the cancer alley and how it serves as an embodiment of environmental racism. The cancer alley has been described by Castellón as ‘petrochemical America’ to insinuate a region along the Mississippi River spanning from Baton Roque to New Orleans, Louisiana (15). Historically, the great sugar plantations bordered both sides of the river from Baton Roque to New Orleans. However, industrialization and the discovery of oil in Louisiana meant that the sugar plantations were replaced by other industrial establishments, specifically wholesale facilities involved in the refinery and processing of oil into several petrochemical products (Keehan 343). According to Castellón, the petrochemical businesses intentionally locate their facilities in the urban areas where the poor communities reside, especially the people of color (16). In other words, toxicity follows the segregated and poor populations. It is important to acknowledge that sugar plantators used slave labor from the African Americans, which means that the fall of the industry resulted in these communities settling in the region. Therefore, establishing industries that pollute the environment around these people is seen as an act of environmental racism. Environmental racism is not a new phenomenon because it has been studied extensively in the last few decades. Its history is often associated with the emergence of the environmental justice movement around the 1980s when contemporary chemicals, hypermodern hazards, and racialized bodies clashed. A perfect example is a toxic mess witnessed in Warren County in North Carolina where concerns were raised that there was a racialized distribution of petrochemical pollution in Louisiana (Davies 1360). The confrontations that ensued there resulted in the coinage of the term ‘cancer alley’ to insinuate the nature of the health risks involved. Davies reviews a book titled “Clean and White”, which offers a greater insight into the history of America past the antebellum roots of environmental racism (1360). The basic idea is that environmental racism has had a long history where the minorities are always the ones exposed to the dangers of industrial pollution. The Cancer Alley reflects on the disproportionate manner in which the people of color in America are affected by industrial pollution. According to Bentlyewski and Juhn, air pollution in the country is created by the white Americans and breathed by the poor Americans from the minority groups (74). Regarding the land and water, race is considered to be the most significant determinant of whether an individual resides close to toxic areas. Other socioeconomic factors incl
Outline Through the years, the problem of the illegal drug trade and use has intensified. Several efforts have been applied to eradicate it, yet little results achieved. As a change of approach, other means continue to be invented and applied with the hope that there will be change. One of the best approaches is the establishment of community justice programs that seek to identify the root cause of the problem and deal with it in the most appropriate way. It is a friendly means that brings together several groups, each with a unique responsibility. Bring Community Justice to the Problems of Youth According to (Todd, 1999), Drug trafficking and abuse have become a major issue among the youth. It is so discouraging to hear of the increasing number of youth that is either selling or using drugs. Despite it being declared illegal by the government and the stern measures that are being taken to discourage the vice, it has served little purpose to completely eradicate it. At this point as a community, we need to look back and find out why the measures taken to curb this habit have not worked. It will be useless for us, to hold on to measures that are no longer working. Many of our youth are suffering from drugs and by putting pressure on them we are not in any way helping them. It is a high time we realize that most of them have been trapped in it and are looking for a way out. By imposing severe punishment on such a youth, it is only going to worsen his situation. This could probably be the reason for the increased abuse of drugs. When the youth reach a point in life where they feel nobody loves and appreciates them, they will engage in activities like drug abuse to gain a sense of belonging. For us to eradicate this problem we need to associate with the victims and know what has driven them into this activity. Most of them that have been evaluated confess that they were driven into it for adventure, peer pressure, and others through frustration and stress. They know and understand the repercussions of this use, yet are unable to stop because of its addictive nature. They were also willing to change if they found someone who understands enough to lead them out of it. Many are however afraid of revealing it even to their parents and guardians because they may reject them. (Hudson, 2003) As youths in our community, we have decided not let our own suffer when we can do something about it. We are aware of two drug groups in our community that are misleading the youth. The main people of this group are adults who are using the innocent youth in their dirty business. As a group we have decided to educate and empower them on what will benefit them. We are going to form different partnership groups that aim at assimilating these youths, most of whom feel rejected. We are going to facilitate the entire process into different stages that will involve different people. In the first stage, we will b
Executive Summary ‘The Training Centre is a learning center where students are nurtured to be the models of future success. The initiative serves students at the high school and college levels. The center takes educational care for the disabled, toddlers, and other underprivileged students. TLC places more value on plurality and welcomes students from all cultural, racial, religious, sex, ethnic and economic backgrounds. Currently, TLC is attempting to establish an integrated program that will look into the needs of its needy students to achieve their long-term dreams. The initiative will be called the TLC initiative for achieving the dream. The program targets students that are not in a position to gain academic and lifelong success on their own. Some students are disabled and need help; some are financially disabled and need support, while others perform well, but lack jobs. The program will be cheap, but strategic to set since the committee is not willing to allocate any extra resources for the initiative. The available resources and finances will have to be employed to plan and implement the program. The program will purely be run using the learning center’s strength. The initiative intends to assist students in the community prosper in their academic endeavors. The program will help the students with different forms of problems get an educational degree, diplomas, and certificates. The program will also help students to get transfers to other learning institutions where need be. Upon award of the academic qualification certification, the program will also help the students get jobs in the labor market. The main concern of the program will be to help students with financial constraints hindering academic and life success. Common victims of these situations include underprivileged students and those of color. The program will act on a variety of fronts, comprising efforts at college students and in research, public policy, and community participation. Goals of the program To incorporate needy and bright students from different backgrounds. The program will be inviting and welcoming students of diverse cultures, races, social and economic backgrounds
Introduction In the second half of the past century, the American art world shattered the traditional views on the tradition to passively depict the objects. That was the time when “the critics lambasted gays as “bad” men and labeled women photographers who took pictures of their pictures of their children as unfit mothers and “pornographers” (Fusco 3). This postwar performance art emerged as they protest against the social conservatism of American life thus shocking the public with overt displays of sexuality and politics. The scope of performance art In the book The Bodies that were not ours: and other writings, Fusco presents a galaxy of art performers that managed to pass through the limited outlooks of conservatism supporters. Hence, in 1989, Mapplethorpe’s photographic works reveal the topics that were strictly forbidden in society and provoked many discussions among the critics. Robert Mapplethorpe’s creative work Robert Mapplethorpe was one of the representatives of the Surrealistic movement in the Post War period who was known for black and white photos of flowers and naked men. He also belonged to the Negritude movement who objectified black male bodies thus giving rise to the black gay cultural activity (Fusco 14). His sexual images provoked indignation among conservative politicians thus creating juxtaposed stereotypes against the portrayal of contemplative objects. In particular, his work “Thomas” depicts a black male body encaged into a circular barrier with his arms stretched to reveal himself from the cage (Mapplethorpe n. pag). In this way, Mapplethorpe intended to destroy the social and religious boundaries. This photo is also an attempt to surpass the traditional frames and interpret the moral and psychological state of people through the material presentation of nudity and sexuality. Disclosing the scope of performance. The rhetoric of objects can thus be defined as the use of material culture within a context of presentation or display…for the sake of producing a visual and material argument at a particular historical moment and within a legible semantic code (Gonzalez 186). Despite Mapplethorpe’s shocking presentation of nudity, which is often confused with pornography, this was, perhaps, the only way to prove that other displays of culture and social life had the right to existence. His extraordinary homoerotic image of the male body was of secondary importance for the idea the artist intended to say. Therefore, Thomas’s main idea lies in the manifestation of human nature, should it be homosexual or heterosexual; it is also a display of a man’s attempt to breaks the boundaries of forbidden to establish the freedom of choice and orientation. Conclusion In conclusion, the main purpose of colonial art installation was directed at the distortion of false traditional stereotypes based on the desire to introduce changes to artistic