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The Columbia Mills, Inc. was a company which chiefly specialized in the production of denim, among other products like fabrics whose target market was both local and international. As it was revealed, the Columbia Mills, Inc. incurred occasional losses which resulted into many shortcomings in its struggle to remain in the industry of textiles; as its competitors seemed more superior. Further, the company’s management seemed to be less competitive in strategic planning as compared to other related companies in the industry; which also led to loss of popularity of the company’s products in the market. In this paper, a critical evaluation of the company would be made in pursuit of the correct course that should be taken by the company’s chief loaner, the Peachtree National Bank. Perhaps, the Columbia Mills, Inc. needed to be provided with another loan so as to reinstate its then business performance. The Peachtree National Bank, which was the company’s chief loaner, should have closely monitored the management of the Columbia Mills, Inc.; hence offering any possible assistance in terms of finance and advice was crucial. As it could be seen from the major covenants the bank had made with the company, the minimum cash flow/current maturities ratio had to be maintained at 1.0: 1.0 which was not violated. Based on the fact the company’s net-worth was $10,973,000, it was justified to borrow another loan as its net-worth was still more than $ 10,000,000 as agreed in the covenant with its bank. The company’s Debt/Capital ratio of 1.0:1.02 indicated that, the company’s net worth could not be able to compensate the liabilities at its then current state. Though there is uncertainty about the future demand for denim the key problem that faced Columbia Mills, Inc. was the lack of management talent among the top controllers of the company. For instance, it could be seen that; the demand for denim was rising from year to year like in the year 1976 to the year 1977, the demand for denim rose from 723 to 790 square yards. As it was studied, the company lacked management guidelines that could conform to the dynamic market conditions so as to secure a better performance of the company; and reduce the losses incurred within the company. More so, the company’s total current assets were $11,804,000 which was a higher figure than the
Introduction and significance Background Fire is the invention of man and played a major role in advancing his life. For instances fire has been used to cook, heat boilers in industries warm bodies, clear lands among others. However, there have been various incidences in which fire has proved very destructive especially in areas where it was not wanted. This has led to the loss of not only properties but precious human lives both of the victims and firefighters. It is worth noting from the onset that fire outbreaks can be attributed to two main causes; accidental and deliberate. All of these causes are serious and result in serious and unimaginable consequences. It is for the serious impact of the fire that the department of fire fighting was initiated within every country to respond to fire incidences. In Australia, the police charged three teenagers with causing a school blaze that caused destruction to part of Wavell Heights State School in Chermside. Another incident of fire in Australia is the one involving the ignition of gallons of oils; fortunately, this was brought down successfully. Despite the fact that there have been incidences where fires have been successfully handled, the problems and hazards the firefighter’s encounter have not been evaluated by the relevant authorities. For that matter, it is important to point out from the onset that the profession of fighting fire is one of the dangerous ventures. In the United States for instance the departments of fire respond to close to 2 million fires annually this has been shown to translate to 4 fires after a minute (Watts, 2003). Those who lose their lives are approximately 5,000 while about 100,000 sustain serious injuries while property loss runs in excess of 10 billion. Returning on the hazardous consequences of fire to firefighters, close to 100 of them die per year while in line of duty (Watts, 2003). The causes might be direct fires, falling debris among others. It has been shown that primarily, safety can be enhanced through engineering techniques rather than the use of personal protective equipment. The methods used in most cases include design change, mechanical handling, automation, ventilation among others. However in situations where it is no longer possible to impose any effective engineering methods to help control hazards, then workmen have no option other than to use PPE. The research paper thus closely examines the role of PPE in reducing incidences of death and injury for firefighters when on duty. Research problem firefighters who are “are individuals extensively trained primarily to put out hazardous fires that threaten civilian populations and property, to rescue people from car incidents, collapsed and burning buildings and other such situations” despite the fact that they are trained they are also in potential danger of losing their lives while trying to save others’ lives. Statistics show that close to 100 firefighters die annually in the U.S. The major goals of fire fighting include personal safety, saving the lives of the victims, saving properties as well as protecting the environment. For thi
Introduction Human beings live in the world through their senses. Without sensory receptors and the absolute threshold of seeing the external world we would not be able to see, we would know nothing about the world about us. In accordance to the above stated, seeing is as a result of perceived light, and the eyes are specifically configured to sense and receive light and colors. The absolute threshold of seeing is the smallest relative magnitude of stimulus energy needed to identify any stimulating information and its role is frequently described as the “access” or “passport” to the world. For example, the minimum amount of light energy that makes it possible for a person to immediately notice an appearance of reflected light would be the absolute threshold for seeing that light. Though, the philosophical theory of seeing is believed to be produced by a special form of vitamin known as retinal. Retinal combines with another special protein called the opsin to form rhodopsin which is a known visual pigment. The main work of rhodopsin is to transform the energy from light and the moment this energy is transformed from light, the nerve impulse is sent to the brain as explained by Gulley Ned (2011). This impulse allows an individual to see an image after it is formed in the eye through physiological processes which would be discussed in the subsequent paragraphs. This essay will explain the absolute threshold of seeing, and its physiological basis Threshold for seeing and the physiology behind it Absolute threshold of seeing are produced by the sense organs plus other parts of the body. The eye, for example, does not see all by itself but is a part of the entire visual network made up of nerves, muscles and the brain which, working together, produce sight. Although these complex networks use parts of the body to provide different kinds of sensations. General characteristics The general characteristic of vision is the absolute threshold of seeing. An individual cannot see all lights but will see a light when it reaches certain brightness. Absolute threshold is the smallest amount of physical stimulation needed to perceive any stimulating information or light. The absolute threshold is different for each individual; it will also change from time to time for the same person. For example, the absolute threshold for seeing a light may be higher or lower if an individual is exhausted or if the individual is relaxed. It will also vary if there are many other strong stimuli reaching the individual simultaneously. This means that the threshold for seeing is the smallest amount of energy needed to trigger vision in the rods and cones of the eyes. Goldstein Bruce (2010, p.13) noted that there are three basic methods for determining absolute threshold namely:   * The methods of limits,   * The constant stimuli, and   * Adjustments Michael Levine (2000, p. 100) also claims that the smallest amount of light energy that would enable a person to see a flash of light is the absolute threshold for seeing. However, Gelfand, 2004, gives the exact amount of light energy which is necessary to deduce vision. Gelfand claim
Food Cultures and Science in Mexico Mexico is a country located south of North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States, on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The country has a moderate climate characterized by low-lying coastal areas and has pleasant summers and mild winters. The country’s rainy season falls between May and September while the hurricane seasons occur between May and November. The country has 113 million inhabitants and was originally under the reign of Spain. Food availability in Mexico According to GAIN (2010), we can only talk about food security when every single individual has access to food. Although research generally indicates that food availability in Mexico does not present a serious danger, there are places in Mexico where food access has been a real concern. In 2008 for example, close to 20% of the Mexican people could not access food due to lack of sufficient income and this greatly affected productivity (GAIN, 2010). Despite food being available to feed all, access has always been dependent on an individual’s purchasing power. As noted by Gilman (2011), some of the best foods in Mexico are accessed from stalls along the streets and in the market places. Although eating food obtained from the streets may appear strange to some visitors, it is quite normal for an average Mexican. This notwithstanding, Mexicans are content with food obtained from the streets and the market. They are, therefore, not about to stop getting food from these locations (Ochoa, 2001). For many citizens, these foods are fresh and dealers are equally considered healthy and very neat. Restaurant owners are known to conduct their food businesses with so much care and integrity to the delight their customers. In addition, most people prefer eating processed foods though they still go after fresh food as has been the tradition from the early days. Locally produced foods include peas, dry beans, walnut, sunflower, sweet pepper, and tomatoes. Mexicans import foods such as honey, dried herbs and mushrooms, roasted coffee, and cheese, to name but a few. Staple food, how it is served and what are the common food sources? According to Gilman (2011), the most common food source in Mexico is corn or what is commonly known as maize. It is normally prepared either as flat bread also known as tortilla or as corn stew, usually referred to as pozole. Also available are fruits and vegetables such as green tomatoes, mangoes, papaya, and avocado. These are
To grasp the full range of opportunities that flood the real estate market, one must both embrace creative thinking and the full scale of possibilities that modern real estate environment offers due to the technological innovations. Therefore, to advance in the Chinese real estate market, a project aimed at creating a shopping and entertainment complex will be designed. The complex will be built in Guangzhou as the tier one city in China, thus attracting a broad range of customers from all backgrounds. As a result, the project will immediately gain attention and recognition needed to establish a powerful and vast presence in the Chinese market. Since the retail industry has been flourishing in China, with its sales having reached the astonishing US $187 million in 2016 (U.S. Department of State, 2020). Furthermore, given the popularity of large cities among Chinese residents and tourists alike, the role of the retail industry in urban areas is going to grow exponentially. Although the project described above appears to be generally safe, there are certain risks to consider and develop strategies against when launching the project into the Chinese real estate market. Namely, the fact that the current state of Chinese economy creates premises for massive implosion and the resulting pricing collapse raises massive suspicions. Furthermore, given the current environment of the coronavirus affecting people’s choices of leisure and pastime, the probability of the complex being visited very rarely and by a very small number of customers remains a plausible danger to the success of the project. Nevertheless, the described project is likely to attain success due to the increasing role of China in the global economy, namely, its role if a global supplier. Reference U.S. Department of State. (2020). 2020 investment climate statements: China . Web.
The first initiative of the national cyber-security program is to integrate the functions of the Federal Enterprise into one unit using Trusted Internet Connections. In this regard, all the external access points of the Federal Government are supposed to be consolidated into a single network platform. The main goal of consolidating these functions is to offer a centralized security solution that can be easily managed, monitored and improved at any given time. Consolidation also helps in validating agency adherence, instituting baseline security capabilities and reducing the number of external access points (Patel, Taghavi, Bakhtiyari, & Júnior, 2013). In the second initiative, the program is keen on establishing a robust intrusion detection system. The entire Federal enterprise is supposed to be covered by the system. When government networks are accessed by unauthorized users, the system is capable of detecting. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security has already deployed signature-based sensors in order to assist in boosting the robustness and effectiveness of the detection system. The third initiative entails the establishment of prevention systems that can keep intruders away. As already mentioned in the above initiatives, the entire Federal enterprise ought to be covered by preventive systems. Nearly all Federal Executive Organs and Civil Departments have benefitted from this preventive measure ( The Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative, 2014). Both specialized government and commercial technologies have been integrated to build the platform. Incorporating the Federal government functions into a common unit will make it easier for both users and developers to benefit from the system. For example, there will be less intrusion and random attacks when external access points are reduced to the lowest possible number. Besides, fewer external access points facilitate the effective management and lower operational costs. Better still, when agencies that are being supported by the system are managed centrally, it is quite easy to ensure that they adhere to the set security measures and regulations. Malicious network traffic can be swiftly detected by a strong intrusion detection system. The latter is
Introduction This essay analyzes the historical context of “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller. The play appeared between 1940 and 1950, in an eventful decade for America and the rest of the world. America was recovering from the effects of the Great Depression that took place in the 1930s. The Second World War marked the first half of the 1940s, while the second half was characterized by the early stages of the Cold War. The Second World War had significant effects on many countries around the world, including those in America, Asia, Europe and Africa. It influenced the formation of political alliances where countries came together against a common enemy in the war. The effects of this war persisted to the second half of the 1940-1950 decade, merging with the beginning of the Cold War (U.S. Timeline 8). Apart from the war, there were other events taking place in America during this time. Those included changes in the lifestyle of the American people, among other things. After the prosperity associated with the war tapered off, the American economy experienced high rates of inflation. More than 25 per cent of the population had been living below the poverty line by the end of this decade (U. S. Timeline 9). The family became a cherished social unit during this time. There were strong ties between family members as the population of the country and the size of the family increased. The average size of the family during this time was about 2.5 children. It was during this time that the country went through the infamous baby boom (Anonymous 5). The effects of this boom persist to date, given the fact that those born during this time are in contro
October Crisis Though it sounds like a one time event, October crisis was a series of events triggered by many events and also led to many changes and acts in the Canadian history. October crisis is associated with a nationalistic movement by the name Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) which was formed to advocate for socialism in Quebec, Canada.This movement used propaganda and guerilla war tactics to advocate for their cause. The October 1970 crisis by the FLQ drew the attention of almost everyone in Canada. On the October 5, 1970, James Cross Britain’s trade commissioner based in Montréal, Canada, was kidnapped. Another influential personality who was also captured on this day is Pierre Laporte, who was at the time the minister of Labor in Quebec. The capturing of these individuals led to negotiations and war between this group and police where the military was called to help keep law and order. The unfolding events acted to bring into play the events of the ‘war measure act’ that had resulted in a suspension of the citizens’ civil rights, albeit temporarily. Indeed the October crisis in Canada would impacts greatly on the country’s future. Background The activities of FLQ started in 1963 up to 1970. This involved detonating of over 95 bombs. They mainly targeted the Anglophone city of Westmount, an affluent neighborhood. FLQ bombing destroyed army installations, Police offices and railroad tracks in Montreal city Hall. The movement destroyed Police recruitment offices, railroad tracks and army installations. Their most memorable and largest attack was in February 13, 1969 on the Montreal Stock Exchange where 27 people were injured. This terrorist gang caused panic within the public. They would target prominent politicians; they bombed the house of the Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau on September 28, 1969. They funded themselves through bank robberies and stealing dynamite from military and industrial sites. Before the crisis was over almost 23 suspects of the terrorist gang had been arrested. In addition, 4 of their members were also faced with a death sentence. A sawed off gun had been found with two members who were also arrested.FLQ members were also found with 140 kgs of dynamite in the same year June after police raided the small community of Prevost. Who is FLQ? Front de libération du Québec commonly known as FLQ in full Quebec Liberation Front. This was a paramilitary group active between 1963 and 1970. It was a nationalist movement which advocated for socialism in Quebec. They caused terror among residents to advocate for their cause. They called for war against their oppressors. Powerful movements in such countries as Algeria and China acted as a source of inspiration and influence to the members of the FLQ. There were also members of the movement who had been trained by the Palestine Liberation Movement in Jordan. They include Normand Roy and Michel Lambert. Others were taught by Georges Schoeters who was a socialist in Belgium. As a result of the kidnapping of the labor minister in Quebec and James Cross, the FLQ asked for ransom in the form of demands that the provincial administration in Quebec and the government had to fulfill
Introduction People have always been appreciating beauty in all its forms. Since ancient times, we were able to admire a magnificent landscape, wonderful sunrise, gorgeous mountains, a beautiful person. The great thirst for beauty resulted in the first attempts to immortalise it using sculptures, paintings, architecture, etc. In other words, people explored art as the main method to embody their vision of beauty and admire it. However, the given concept is extremely changeable. In the course of their evolution people obtained new values that impacted their vision of the world and resulted in the appearance of new ideals of beauty. That is why nowadays we admire things and features that differ from the concepts of beauty peculiar to past times. It is possible to assume that the vision of beauty alters along with our society to be able to reflect the main preferences and attitudes to different phenomena. Today we could observe a great diversity of styles that comes from the heterogeneous character of the modern world and globalisation that stimulates cross-cultural interaction. Additionally, significant shifts in peoples mentalities also precondition the constant search for new forms that could be used to express their feelings. The combination of these aspects results in the appearance of new styles. Modernism could be considered one of these as it was created to satisfy peoples need for new forms and emotions. For a long period of time it had been dominating; however, nowadays, we can observe that it is being replaced by deconstructivism that criticises the dictates of modernism and introduces new tendencies. Background As stated above, the 20th century could be characterised by the increased number of different styles that appeared under the impact of critical alterations in peoples mentalities. Unique events like civil rights movements, world wars, revolutions, etc. impacted individuals consciousness greatly and preconditioned the appearance of new demands to style and to the concept of beauty. People wanted an approach that would be able to embody their new vision of the world and their feelings. The constant search for new forms resulted in the revolutionary reconsideration of the approach to design. Being tired of standard shapes and methods, people started to use new and sometimes incongruous motifs to make their creativity more diverse. It resulted in the evolution of numerous styles that differed from traditional ones greatly and introduced a new era characterised by the great freedom of self-expression and allowability of extremely radical approaches. Besides, modernism and deconstructivism could be considered one of these as they combine the usage of unusual shapes and figures to impress a person and make him/her admire unusual forms. Modernism Picture 1. Sydney Opera1. Besides, modernism became a unique phenomenon in the art of the 20th century as it combined the philosophic approach to life with new cultural trends and changes. It