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Impression and Comparison The building’s architectural design was amazing. I visited most of the exhibits; however, I spent most of my two-hour visit in the European painting section. There was quite a crowd and slight whispering going on, but when you come to the section of most famous European painters such as Van Gough, Monet, David, etc, spectators and other observers gazed with awe and amazement. Moreover, I observed only a few people with the auditory tour. I thought of having the audio tour is a must in visiting the Getty museum again which cost only $5.00. Spending two hours a day would be ideal. Also, I was able to witness the moon rise behind the LA Mountains. The website – www.getty.edu – did not describe the incredible views of the LA area. Style and content Jacques-Louis David’s excellent masterpiece of the young lovers Telemachus and Eucharis was created at the dawn of the artist’s life when the defeat of Napoleon and the return of the monarchy in France forced him into exile in Brussels. What was the artist’s intent? Various paintings of David during this era show his obsession with the psychology of love, and most notable of all is the parting of Telemachus and Eucharis depicting their powerful emotions in this beautifully crafted masterpiece. Details Drawing the viewers in amusement, the fair-haired Telemachus takes hold of Eucharis’s thigh with his right hand while holding his sword upright with his left hand. French novel Les Aventures de Télémaque published in 1699, characters based from the Odyssey, the author Fénelon portrays how Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, fell fervently in love with the beautiful nymph Eucharis. However, his responsibility as a son forced him to end their love affair and depart to look for his missing father. In a grotto on Calypso’s island, the ill-fated lovers bid farewell to each other. The front view shows Telemachus’s blue tunic falls open revealing his naked torso. Eucharis embraces Telemachus’s neck and gently rests her head upon his shoulder in resignation. Jacques-Louis David perfectly contrasted masculine rectitude with female emotion. David painted The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis during his exile in Brussels. His painting is characterized by using saturated reds and blues contrasted with flesh tones and combined with a clarity of line and form typifies the Neoclassical style. Figure 1. “The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis” Jacques-Louis David   * “The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis” Jacques-Louis David   * French, 1818   * Oil on canvas   * 34 ½ x 40 ½ in.   * 87.PA.27 Figure 2. “The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis” Jacques-Louis David The place and date of completion – “Bruxelles, 1818” -appear on Telemachus’s gold horn. Figure 3. The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis: Container on Eucharis’s back The signature of the artist is worked into the decorative scheme of
The role of globalization in UAE based firms “Globalization is defined a process of interaction and integration between governments, companies and people of different countries” (“What is Globalization?” n.d). This process is usually triggered by international trade and investment; and is made faster by information technology. Generally, globalization has numerous effects on a country’s operation. In the United Arabs Emirates (UAE), this has not been any different since many areas of the economy have felt the impact. As a matter of fact, UAE based firms have been affected by globalization resulting to various measures being undertaken by such firms so as to remain in competitive business. Therefore, the role of globalization on UAE based firms shall be discussed briefly in the paragraphs that follow. Firstly, open trade and investment policies triggered by the need for globalization have greatly influenced cultural Industries in the UAE. “Cultural industries include media organizations, film production, audiovisual sphere, the print output, multimedia sector, architecture, performing arts, plastic arts, and cultural tourism” (UNESCO, 2000). The open economy in the UAE has paved way for an increased importation of cultural products and services from across the globe. The results of such imports are the changing lifestyles of people in the region. Also, the establishment of Dubai Media City came as a result of the open economy. The city has paved way for the establishment of almost 550 media organizations such as Sony Broadcast and Professional, CNN Reuters, and McGraw Hill Publishing (UNESCO, 2000). Secondly, telecommunication companies have also been impacted by globalization due to the rising need of networking and communication. Globalization has led to significant technological improvement in information flow; and in particular, the advent of fiber optic, satellites and improved telephone and internet services. Recently, telecommunication firms in Dubai have started upgrading their internet speeds from 3mbps to 21mbps in order to maintain a competitive edge. This is taking place due to the urgent need for faster communication and internet speeds that matches the current development rate. Lastly, globalization in the UAE has led to creation of numerous job opportunities which has attracted expatriates into the country. Expatriates come from other countries with various cultural practices and behavior a
Today’s healthcare industry is going through dramatic growth. Consequently, healthcare facilities require new approaches, partnerships as well as strategies. This is the reason why a consultancy company has been selected as the business venture of choice. Through such a firm, healthcare facilities can receive assistance concerning innovative solutions, maintenance of healthcare standards and how to keep up with new quality of practice Description of the opportunity All medical professionals irrespective of their experiences and skills require some help in providing quality healthcare. These facilities must cope with rising patient numbers, meet the needs of an ever-demanding and well-informed consumer base and ensure that cases of medical malfunctions do not arise. All these issues cannot be handled by the healthcare professional alone as this necessitates some assistance from a healthcare consultant. Although there are numerous businesses of this nature in the healthcare industry already, what makes this opportunity worthwhile is the fact that it is focusing on the quality of care rather than other aspects of healthcare management. Various professionals are interested in starting up their own healthcare facilities but have no idea how to meet Joint Commission standards or how to offer quality care. There is therefore an opportunity to guide such persons in the process of carving out their new business path. Additionally, certain medical professionals may already be in business but may not be operating profitably owing to poor service delivery. A consultation firm would therefore be critical in offering staff members from such facilities training on how they can be able to turn the tides in their businesses. Additionally, certain healthcare providers may be so busy handling their day to day encounters that they may run short of time to update themselves on recent changes in evidence based practiced of quality standards. Therefore a consultancy firm can step in and provide regular updates and training on what is new in healthcare quality or healthcare standards. The opportunity is different from an idea because it is driven by consumer need for better heal
Introduction The UAE is one of the most lucrative countries to invest in owing to its favorable economic policies and strong infrastructural framework. Nonetheless, social distinctions may prove difficult for foreigners to handle, if they do not learn about them beforehand. Political and Legal environment in the UAE The UAE consists of seven Emirates that operate independently; consequently, the government that one is located governs commercial activity and the use of natural resources. The central government largely decides on immigration and foreign policy issues. A foreign business person will have to familiarize himself with the laws governing a certain Emirate in order to do business legally. No elections take place in this country, and no political parties exist as the country has a hereditary system of power. Members of royal families in each Emirate have a Sheikh as a leader; these seven Sheikhs then select a President from amongst them. The UAE has established free trade zones with several nations around the world. If a businessman comes from any of these countries, then he or she can own a UAE-based business fully. The person will pay no levy for exports or imports and he or she will be exempt from taxes. If the equipment or the raw materials in production come from outside the UAE, a person does not have to pay any taxes on them (Rehman, 2009). The legal system in the UAE is a civil law jurisdiction that has elements of Roman, French and Islamic law. Nonetheless, persons from common law backgrounds may use common principles in creation and management of contracts. In the seven Emirates, federal laws exist to govern commercial transactions, commercial agencies and labor relations. Usually, these laws are passed as local decrees by the ruler of a certain Emirate. Economic environment The economy of the UAE rests on its oil deposits. It is the second wealthiest Islamic country owing to these oil resources. Furthermore, economic growth levels are quite promising because, over the past decade, the country has reported growth levels of 2% or more. However, certain parts of the Emirates, such as Dubai, are diversifying their economy. The Emirate is now recognized the tourist and financial hub of the Middle Eastern region. It possesses artificial Islands such as Jumeirah and also has numerous villas that tourists can enjoy. Currently, Dubai has an International Financial Centre, which allows foreigners to own 100% of their portfolio. It does not charge taxes and allows participants to own freehold space and land. Th
William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwrights in world history who has created many vivid images, the negative characters of which take a special place. In King Lear , there are four key villains, including Regan, Goneril, Edmund, and Cornwall. Regan and Goneril are two greedy and contemptible daughters of King Lear, whom he bequeathed the kingdom (Degünther 18). After deceiving the kingdom by dishonesty, they pursue their father and want to kill him. While selecting the measure of punishment for Gloucester, a nobleman committed to Lear, Regan states “hang him instantly”, and Goneril adds “pluck out his eyes” (Shakespeare 665). They also kill Count Gloucester, Lear’s friend, tearing his eyes out and their younger sister Cornelia by strangling her. When their crimes become evident to people, Goneril poisons her sister and kills herself with a dagger. Both of the mentioned villains want power, authority, and manipulation to achieve their goals by any means. The role of Cornwall, Regan’s husband, does not have a self-sufficient value and performs essentially a supplemental function. He’s disgusting and sadistic cruelty is of interest not on its own yet merely as a way of allowing Shakespeare to show that Regan is no less cruel than her spouse (Linley 256). Cornwall wants to depose King Lear and intentionally ignores him by refusing to speak. In his turn, Edmund, the illegitimate son of Gloucester, is a character who would never commit crimes and cruelty to admire the results of villainous actions. At each stage of his activity, he pursues rather specific tasks, the solution of which should serve his enrichment and elevation. For example, Edmund says about the death of Cordelia and Lear that “the battle done and they within our power” (Shakespeare 665). This villain tries to manipulate everyone, yet he is murdered by his brother, Edgar. It is evident from the piece that he is jealous of his brother and rejects the fact of being a bastard: Why ‘bastard’? Wherefore ‘base’? When my dimensions are as well compact (1.2.6–10). However, it should be stressed that before his death, this character attempts to prevent the killings of King Lear and Cordelia, yet unsuccessfully. Each of the characters that make up the evil remains brightly individualized in an artistic way. Such an approach to characterization gives the images of evil a special realistic persuasiveness. Nevertheless, in the behavior of individual actors, particular features that are indicative of the entire group of characters can be distinguished. All the villains represent the relationship between parents and heirs turned into a serious problem that worried the most diverse circles of the English society of that time. Speaking of the motifs that led the chara
Wellness is a concept that encompasses a holistic balance of mental, physical, and spiritual faculties. Wellness has become a pseudo-movement that provides various models on how individuals can make conscious life and health choices. Nevertheless, most scholars agree that a balance of mental, health, and spiritual faculties is the key to achieving wellness. Different individuals can achieve varying levels of wellness in regards to their perceptions and their respective communities. Wellness dates back to about two millenniums ago when the need to treat and heal became a part of human existence. Eventually, wellness has gained prominence to include individual awareness of a wide range of factors such as internal and existential ones. Counseling in connection to wellness falls under this category of positive existence through awareness. Consequently, it encompasses a wide range of factors including optimum health, development, and positive functioning. This article presents an overview of how wellness is manifested in counseling. One existing theoretical connection to wellness involves the concept of the wheel of wellness. The wheel of wellness model depicts spirituality as the most prominent element in wellness. On the other hand, spirituality involves a great deal of understanding of an individual’s life and purpose and somehow connecting these factors to religious and spiritual beliefs and practices. The wheel of wellness includes 12 spokes in the life task, and they include “having a sense of worth, self-control, realistic beliefs, intellectual stimulation, sense of humor, problem-solving, emotional management, exercise, nutrition, stress-management, cultural identity, gender identity, and creativity” (Myers & Sweeney, 2007, p. 1). This model has evolved to become a more practical counseling tool that is known as The Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle Inventory (WEL). The WEL model is also used to formulate other tools of wellness as well as improving the existing ones. One application of the WEL was in a study that was based on a database that included individuals who had undertaken a WEL test. This study revealed that there is a non-circumflex connection between the spokes that are contained in the wheel of wellness. Most of the scholars who have delved into the study of WEL interpret the significance of spirituality as a central factor differently. For example, Adler was of the view that all the spheres of wellness are indivisible and united in a peculiar manner (Witmer & Sweeney, 1992). Consequently, wellness forms a base for a holistic movement that dwells on five pillars namely: creative, coping, essential, physical, and social. This model is a simplification of the previous wheel of wellness and WEL models. In connection to counseling, wellness is utilized in various applications including psychological and demographic components. Furthermore, counselors have applied the concept of wellness to evaluate and conduct pre-post-tests on diverse populations including elementary school children, college-going youths, and independent adults (Myers & Sweeney, 2007). Various studies on the
Introduction The book Ab Urbe Condita was written by an eminent ancient Roman writer, or it is better to say, chronologist, Livy. The historical description of events that preceded the formation of the powerful Roman Empire is outlined to have an audience of all interested in history people. It is so because the theme provides the data being unique and applicable in an understanding of the sequence of events illuminated in the paper. The author was intended to show and describe in detail the ancient facts of state formation beginning with Aeneas and then Romulus and Remus and other dominant figures in the historical framework of ancient times. Livy was inclined to make a reader familiar with the direct succession of times, events, and persons playing a great role for Ancient Rome. A descriptive character of the narration in the book serves to cultivate literacy and current knowledge in this field for contemporary people of Livy’s time as well as for today’s mankind. The story has no definite time marking, but a reader can simply judge the time parallels observed in the book. So the story concerns the times “after the capture of Troy” (Livy and Roberts 1). However, in some places of the reading time limits seem to be blurred, when the event description touches upon the present and future factual background. Though, such manner of writing is appropriate to Livy, because he himself lived and wrote this book long after its publication. The book represents a chronicle represented in the form of a document. That is why there is less original thought by the author, just facts and logical assumptions on various descriptions of time prospects and people living at that period. Summary The author by narrating the events of ancient times provides a full description of how the sequence of significant figures in ancient history impacted the further development of contemporary Italy. Here the mythological manner of depiction is prescribed with details of deities and their role for this or that character in the book. In times of Aeneas, the author provides a story of how Aeneas acted while struggling with aborigines and their King Latinus (Livy and Roberts 1). The depiction goes farer to the times of Ascanius. At this time the author intends a reader to feel and value the marvelous and courageous deeds of Aeneas for making
Operations management deals with several managerial issues that are linked to planning as well as coordinating the resources that an organization has (Leseure 2010, p. 2). It is common knowledge that a great deal of an organization’s expenditures is controlled in the operations department. Therefore, the designs for the processes, as well as layouts, are among the most trivial decisions that any manager should consider. Such choices pose long term effects for the organizations as well as their norms. If the designs of the plant layouts are not given great consideration, inefficiencies could set in during operations. In operations management, four main designs of layout exist. These plant layouts include product layout, process layout, fixed product layout, and lastly cellular layout (Saleemi 2005, p. 12). In a fixed product layout, for instance, products being developed do not typically flow in the production facility in use. However, other important resources such as machinery and personnel are used as they carry out the operations. This type of plant layout is suitable for organizations that develop large products. The second plant layout is the process layout. The plant is designed in regard to the same functions. Facilities are grouped together to undertake similar tasks. For instance, a departmental store that has several compartments would be a good example of a process layout. Thirdly, product layout is most efficient for a firm that deals with high levels of production but a very low level of assortment in their product offertories. For instance, in an assembly line, product offertories seem to flow fast. The obvious and common disadvantage of a product layout is its ineffectiveness and incapacity to alter the designs of products in an easy and efficient way. Lastly, the cellular plant layout considers grouping machinery into different cells in order to process items that are similar in nature. This essentially implies that matching machineries are arranged in close proximity within the facility. The main goal of choosing a plant layout is to cut down any function which can be seen to relate to the movement of items. This basically takes care of the absolute material handling expenses, time taken for products to move in the facility as well as the distance traveled in the facility (Shapiro 2004, p. 34). As it is today, the construction of an organization in an urban setting is relatively costly. T
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a legislative rule advocating for the development of quality measures to safeguard patients’ well-being data from being disclosed devoid of the owners’ permission and knowledge. HIPAA was established with two main goals; firstly, it addresses insurance coverage for individuals between jobs since such workers used to face insurance coverage losses because of the nature of the positions (Carlson & Mandel, 2017). Secondly, HIPAA prevents healthcare fraud and ensures that all secure health data is stored appropriately and safely. This essay will explore HIPAA and the ACA and their impact on general health care procedures, information advancements, and medical data confidentiality. Thus, these guidelines have potentially improved the efficiency of the health service, increased the mobility of health coverage, and safeguarded the security of patient information. For instance, HIPAA introduced several essential benefits for the healthcare sector to aid with the transition from the paper written to electronic forms of health data making it safe and easily accessible (Carlson & Mandel, 2017). The procedures have also helped improve efficiency in the health facilities and ensure that health data is securely transmitted. Lastly, HIPAA guarantees that the transfer of electronic health information is effectively shared between healthcare specialists, health plans, and other concerned entities. Moreover, HIPPA founded regulations requiring health organizations to manage and regulate who is responsible for checking and sharing health records. In general, HIPAA’s main objective is to protect clients’ privacy while ensuring that they receive the best medical care needed (Shahriar et al., 2021). Violating HIPPA guidelines leads to very unrelenting repercussions. Being aware of the consequences, healthcare professionals should keep in mind how to secure this delicate data and enlighten the patient on protecting their sensitive data safely. On the other hand, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was officially implemented in March 2010 to provide comprehensive health care to the general public. The regulation offers clients health care allowance, which decreases the prices for families with earnings between 100% and 400% of the federal pov