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Poems about the planet Earth reflect the close relationship that humans have with it. The unique link is defined by interdependence where one would be without life and movement without the other. The particular works of Robert Penn Warren’s “Summer Strom (Circa 1916), and God’s Grace” and Pablo Neruda’s “O Earth, the Wait for Me” describe an intricate connection between a person and another great living creature. Robert Penn Warren writes about the storm, its destructive nature and relates it to God. He describes the surrounding environment as becoming extremely intense and a sort of panic begins to set in. At the same time, the tone of the poem is mystic and shows the awe towards the force and grandeur of nature. When the situation is described as “In that strange light all distance died. You know the world’s intensity”, it is made obvious that the planet is an entity that has great might and can change the setting of the surroundings very quickly (Warren 119). God is shown to be the one who controls everything, so a human being seems very small and insignificant. This relationship is not detrimental or dehumanizing but the extreme power that nature possesses and forces that are of unknown origin are the true rulers of the world and people are sometimes mere observers. This can be reflected in the last lines when Robert Warren writes: “Raw-eyed, men watched. They did not speak. Till one shrugged, said he guessed he’d make out…” (Warren 119). The helpless strength of men is described as being inevitable and unnoticeable by the great force of nature. A poem by Pablo Neruda has a somewhat different tone. The Earth is also respected, as it is such an important part of the world but here, the person is a much closer part of the whole system. It is almost as if the person is an extension and one with the environment. This can be seen through the interconnection between the person’s world and nature’s creations: “…the wind alive like a heart beating in the crowded restlessness of the towering araucaria” (Neruda 473). The linking of a person’s heart with the wind, a force of nature, shows how close the two are and leads to believe that there is a desperate need of the world to have people and the other way around. It is true that without the planet people would not be able to sustain life. Everything that people eat and drink, as well as air and warmth of the Sun, come from nature, and so existence without it would be impossible. On the other hand, all nature’s creations would not be appreciated if there were no organisms like humans, who can put a moral and loving value on all that surrounds life and how important it is for everyone. It is acknowledged that the Earth has the authority to shape human lives and this can be seen in the following: “…I could live or not; it does not matter to be one stone more, the dark stone, the pure stone which river bears away” (Neruda 473). This shows the trust that a person has towards nature and the mutual understanding is expected between the
Religion originates from ancient Latin practices and language where some practices were adopted to bind people to God. Religion is a way of life that connects people to God and according to some people it helps in attainment of Godliness. Religion has been there since the beginning of the universe with the purpose of bringing consolation to human beings who do not want to exist like any other objects or animals but want some spiritualism so that they can have some peace and consolation of the spirit. Past experiences have shown that human beings do not live to eat or gain wealth alone but there is something that we always crave for so as to get satisfaction with life. In this paper, I am going to discuss about the religion of Hinduism some of its practices and its principles. According to Smith (1991), “Hinduism as a religion has its roots in India and the name “Hinduism” originated from the dominant religion that was practiced in India.” It is believed to be the oldest religion that has been practiced according to Hindu loyalists. Unlike other religions which have basic foundation of prophets like Christianity and Islam, Hinduism does not have prophets that spread it values like Jesus and Mohammed of the later religions. Hinduism is different from other religions in the sense that it does not rely on teachings from specific people or prophets in history. It does not have religious fanatics. Banerji (1992) wrote that, “Another name that is used to refer to this religion is Sanatana-Dharma and Vaidika Dharna.” Sanatana implies that it is a religion that is eternal while Vaidika means the religion of the Vedas. Due to the fact that it is the oldest religion, followers of this religion refer to it as an eternal religion and that it has the protection of God. The name Vaidika Dharma is referred the same as Hinduism due to the fact that the scriptures that govern the conduct of Hindus originate from it. The scriptures that determined the practices of Rishis are regarded as the basis of the religion of Hinduism. Hinduism is a little bit different from other reli
John Hick notes that God is always concerned about soul-making. He reviews the book of Genesis to establish facts on moral evil. In the world, Hick notes that people should neglect the events that took place during the ancient times because they are long gone. He observes that people tend to interpret things happening in the current world using older versions of laws and rules, which is unfair. Human beings are important components of God’s creation implying that God has not yet reached the final stages of creation. Since God is still involved in the creation, human beings are used as the main tools. The earth is a factory that produces God’s products, including human beings. Since the creation and manufacture of products is a tiresome activity, human beings are expected to suffer. Through pain, human beings offer motivation for perfection. In the entire essay, Hick attempts to justify the existence of sin in the world.
The article, titled “The Supreme Court Saves Cellphone Privacy”, reports on an important ruling by the Supreme Court regarding the contested issue of if it is permissible for police officers to search for information from cellphones without a warrant during an arrest except in exceptional circumstances. The issue came into the limelight after police officers were faulted for searching the cellphones of two suspects without first securing a warrant. While these searches helped police to find evidence of drug crimes and gang activity, the nine justices of the Supreme Court upheld the protection of cellphones from searches by the police without a warrant (“The Supreme Court” para. 1-4). From the article, it is clear that the government advanced an argument that police officers need to be given the power to search cellphones because of the long-established exception to the Fourth Amendment, which makes it permissible for the police to search an individual’s body and immediate surroundings without a warrant, with the view to ensuring their protection as well as preventing the destruction of evidence (“The Supreme Court” para. 5). A second argument advanced by the government was that, criminals could remotely delete incriminating information contained in the cellphone or even “alert an officer to approaching accomplices who might threaten his safety” (“The Supreme Court” para. 8). However, in their ruling, the justices maintained that cellphones hold vast amounts of personal information and hence the expectation of privacy prevails over the immediate concerns of law enforcement. The justices also ruled that police officer can easily get search warrants upon request, thus there was no immediate need to conduct cellphone searches without warrants. While the Supreme Court’s ruling to a large extent reaffirms the essence and scope of the Fourth Amendment’s ban on unreasonable searches and seizures (“The Supreme Court” para. 12), it nevertheless raises pertinent security concerns that need to be addressed. In my submission, the justices should have considered the weighty issues raised by the government on why police offices should be allowed to conduct impromptu searches on cellphones confiscated from criminals. The argument that the expectation of privacy far outweighs the immediate concerns of law enforcement, in my view, is not in the best interests of the American people, particularly in an age where criminals and terrorists communicate via mobile phones to cause havoc to the unsuspecting population (Shelley 303-304). In conclusion, the Supreme Court’s justices may indeed have had reasonable justifications in choosing to protect the privacy of Americans over their security concerns. However such justifications should have been grounded on a framework that underscores privacy while at the same time ensuring that criminals do not take advantage of provisions of the Fourth Amendment to advance their agenda. Works Cited Korwin, Alan. Gun Laws of America . 2nd ed. 2007. Phoenix,
The global market is very competitive today. This state of affairs is forcing many countries across the world to implement measures to safeguard them from the competitive pressure of the global market. There are those countries which believe in opening up their markets to facilitate free market operations whereas there are other countries which believe that “state capitalism” can help them protect their competitiveness in the global market. Therefore, different countries across the world adopt different survival strategies to enable them remain dominant in the competitive global market. Ian Bremmer therefore demonstrates the manner in which “state capitalism” has played a critical role in influencing the manner in which countries participate in international trade (Bell 22). Role of politics It is said that politics plays a vital role in determining whether states participate in the international market effectively. As a result, state capitalism is regarded as having more influence on global business activities than free market capitalism. Politics is therefore treated as a key factor that influences the decision making process of countries. Politics is threatening the presence of free markets and the growth of the global economy in general. There are certain countries in the world which are developing at a very high rate as a result of adopting “state capitalism” regime. Such countries have been observed to overtake the major economies in the world. This state of affairs has therefore influenced many countries to implement state capitalism regime so as to enable them protect their markets as well as participate competitively in the global market (Bell 25). Capitalism takes many forms Capitalism is said to take many forms. For example, there are instances whereby some states use their existing wealth to enable them create more wealth. However, Bremmer stipulates that the most common form of capitalism is whereby nations manage to implement both free market and state capitalism regimes to enable them remain competitive in the global market. In the case where free markets prevail, it is the responsibility of states to ensure that they eliminate issues such as greed so as to ensure that business practices are carried out in a fair manner. This is because greed can lead to the collapse of international markets. For example, the Dutch Tulip Craze which occurred in 1967 is an example of a market failure which can occur when states exercise greed in their market activities (Bremmer 32). Therefore, the governments which support the existence of fre
Proposed Management Plan Outdoor Adventure Paintball Park has the potential to achieve its business objectives. The business has attracted many customers within the past few years. It also offers competitive packages to its clients. However, the organization is currently experiencing a number of challenges. For instance, many employees do not have specific roles. Scheduling has been a major problem in this business. Some functions and games have even been cancelled due to poor planning. Workplace mistakes have become common in this organization. These issues have discouraged more customers from purchasing the facility’s services. The leaders have different views regarding the challenges affecting the facility. This situation might have numerous impacts on Outdoor Adventure’s business performance. The Management Plan (MP) presented below will make it easier for Carl, John, and John to run the park smoothly. Business Analysis: Strengths and Weaknesses The “four functions of management make it possible for business organizations to realize their objectives within a specified time-frame” (Daft & Marcic, 2012, p. 37). This park has designed powerful activities and games for different customers. This family-friendly park also promotes sustainable business practices. The partners have hired more workers to support the needs of different customers. The issue of safety is also taken seriously in this organization. Many customers have been getting quality services and entertainments from this park. The three partners wanted to start a successful business. They soon forgot the critical aspects and practices that can make a business successful. The above approaches cannot support the park’s future goals. Outdoor Adventure Paintball Park does not embrace the strengths of the four functions of management. This malpractice has continued to affect the park’s performance. The partners failed to not design a powerful business plan. The business lacks an effective mission statement. The employees do not have a vision to guide their practices. The park does not have appropriate strategies to support the best outcomes. The stakeholders and workers do not understand the targeted organizational objectives. These weaknesses might affect the park’s future performance. The park does not embrace the power of effective organizational culture (Anderson & Brown, 2010). For instance, Carl and John have failed to establish a powerful organizational design. This weakness has made it impossible for different individuals to focus on the best outcomes. The organizational culture of this park is not clearly defined. The workers do not understand how to achieve the best goals. Some practices such as teamwork are not embraced in this organization (Daft & Marcic, 2012). The third “managerial function is leading” (Daft & Marcic, 2012, p. 19). Outdoor Adventure Paintball Park does not have a proper leadership process. Carl manages his duties alone. He does not collaborate with John and Joe. This malpractice has affected the park’s performance. The absence of gr
Virtually, all enterprise firms appear similar when it comes to the primary objective: to increase the output in order to maximize proceeds. However, in order to increase production of output, the firm must incur additional expenses, which might trim down the profits realized. Thus, in any firm, the liaison between costs and profits is so much imperative, as it will determine the quantity of the output. There are different types of costs namely: implicit costs, opportunity costs, fixed costs, variable costs, marginal costs and total costs. Nevertheless, in economics, we refer to all these types of costs as opportunity costs. There is a reason why this is so. Take for example a company that manufactures steel metals. We do not expect the firm to produce steel of the same quantity as the resources. Some resources will remain unused and evidently, the returns from auxiliary production always appear predetermined. In overall, opportunity costs are either explicit or implicit (Petroff, 1989, p.1). How do franchise firms benefit from economies of scale? Undeniably, many firms benefit from the economies of scale. To start with, economy of scale is a concept that mainly applies to the production of goods or services, or any other activities that a firm engages. In other words, “economies of scale” is a phrase that refers to the fiscal competence resulting from production or sales in either small quantities or vast quantities. Normally, costs are the scales of reference. Thus, in order to determine the economies of scale of a firm, economic efficiencies in form of costs always apply. For instance, Sony is a company that manufacturers PlayStations, color printers, free scanners, computer keyboards and mouse, and CD and DVD players. These commodities have one ordinary similarity, economies of scale. In order for Sony to maximize profits, it produces each of these commodities in vast quantities. For example, by 2005, Sony had managed to vend off over 100 million PlayStations realizing a turnover of US$67 billion. The other commodities produced by Sony will also generate certain amount of turnover. This means that firms benefit a lot from the economies of scale (Wiley Publishing Incorporation, 2011, p.1). What might be some potential disadvantages of being a part of a large corporation? At times, being part of a large organization can pose some challenges to stakeholders. For instance, large organizations always pay higher taxes from their own income. This is a hike to production costs. It is quite evident that at one point, especially at the start-up phase, a business will make losses. Now, consider an example of a person business through a corporation, that is, the person is part of a large organization. Unless the corporation realizes profits, it is hard for an individual to figure out their enterprise profits notwithstanding individual income from alternative sources. However, this does not stop here. Immediately the organization realizes huge profits, another pre
Background to the study Schaffer & Augsti (2009, p.297) defines the World Trade Organization [WTO] as an intergovernmental organization whose central objective is to assist member countries in conducting international trade. The WTO was established in 1995 and its membership is mainly composed of countries that previous belonged to GATT. The WTO regulates international trade by ensuring free, predictable and smooth flow of trade amongst member countries. The WTO facilitates international trade by encouraging trade liberalization in various industries such as the manufacturing and the services sector (Schaffer & Augsti, 2009, p. 297). In the process of conducting multi-lateral trade, trade disputes cannot be avoided. For example, the disputes may emanate from failure to understand the trade agreements. According to Perdikis and Read (2007, p.35), trade relations are usually associated with numerous conflicting interests. Since its inception, the WTO has been successful in executing its roles. However, there are a number of challenges facing the WTO in its operation. Additionally, the operation of the WTO is also hindered by the fact the process of making international trading rules and regulation is influenced by the developed countries. Aim This paper evaluates how the major successes of the WTO in attaining in its objectives. The paper also evaluates the challenges faced by the WTO in its operation. The influence of the developed WTO member countries on the rules and regulations made is also analyzed. Scope The paper evaluates the two main issues. These include whether the WTO has been successful in attaining its objective and how the developed countries influence the international trade framework. Ways in which WTO has been successful in regulating trade The WTO has been very successful in executing its role as explained herein. The WTO has been very effective in formulating and implementing trading rules and regulations. These rules are detailed in the various WTO trade agreements. According to World Trade Organization (2011, p.3), there are a number of trade agreements which are negotiated and signed by all the member countries. The agreements take into account numerous trading aspects such type of goods and services and intellectual property. There are three main categories of trade agreements that form the WTO. They include; the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).Through GATT, the WTO has been able to eliminate politics from trade. The trade agreements are basically contracts that bind governments of the member countries to ensure that their trade policies are kept within the agreed boundaries. Another reason that illustrates the WTO success in attaining its role is the effectiveness with which it has been reviewing the trade policies formulated. The WTO has formulated the Trade Policy Rev
Jamila is the most vivid female character in Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia. The young girl belongs to the family of Indians who live in England, and she is the second-generation immigrant. This aspect is significant for understanding her opinion on the question of her personal and cultural identity. In spite of the fact it was possible to notice the specific attitude to the other nations and races in the British society of the 1960-1970s, Jamila as a second-generation immigrant is not inclined to concentrate on the issue of her cultural ‘otherness’ as the influential factor for developing her personal problems. In this situation, ‘otherness’ is a category which is based on the definite stereotypes developed in relation to the certain nations, ethnic groups, and races 1 . It can seem that Jamila discusses her cultural belonging in the context of the global problem associated with the minority groups, and this vision results in her active social position and fight for their rights. Jamila accepts her cultural and ethnic belonging without references to those problems which were actively discussed by the first-generation immigrants. The concept of the ‘oneness’ as the element of the cultural identity is more characteristic for the first-generation immigrants 2 . Moreover, it is impossible to refer to the notion of the identity without paying attention to the development of the ethnic group, its characteristic features, specific visions and traditions. According to Hall, “we cannot speak for very long, with any exactness, about ‘one experience, one identity’, without acknowledging its other side – the ruptures and discontinuities” 3 . The understanding of the personal belonging to this or that group also develops. Hall states that “in this perspective, cultural identity is not a fixed essence at all, lying unchanged outside history and culture. It is not some universal and transcendental spirit inside us on which history has made no fundamental mark” 4 . Jamila’s behavior represents her understanding of her being a second-generation immigrant in the context of her active social position and interests in the politics with performing rather radical views. The girl is not really interested in her own position as an immigrant within the society, but she examines this problem globally with references to the social movements and political ideas. The problem of identity becomes significant for her when she experiences the pressure of her father with relation to the necessity of arranging the traditional marriage with a person who is approved by her parents. Nevertheless, Jamila focuses on the aspects of her identity as the personality in her daily life because she knows the peculiarities of regarding immigrants in the British society, but her reaction is characteristic for the representatives of the second-generation immigrants who are more adaptable to the features of the life in this society with references to their possible ‘otherness’. It is stated in the novel that the young people who are depicted by the author as the second-generation immigrants are also inclined to associate the