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Introduction The twenty first century has witnessed a major increase in the popularity of reality TV shows like it has never been experienced before. Reality TV shows have taken centre stage to take television entertainment and information to another level. There are various features of these shows that make them appealing to the audience and hence contribute to their popularity. This research study will look at some of these aspects of reality TV shows that have seen them take the entertainment sector by storm. This will be done through an analysis of one reality TV show: Masterchef Australia. This research study will further look at how this reality TV show evokes the aspect of reality by depicting real life situations in a live manner. The study will also look at some of the show’s features of style such as documentary realism, simulacrum, simulation, tabloidization and technological reflexivity. Overview Of The Reality Show Masterchef Australia is a reality TV show that best exemplifies the contemporary reality TV shows. The fact that this show has won the Logie Award lends credence to the stance that it is a typical example of today’s reality TV shows. Its popularity and airing on several television stations also shows that the show succeeded as a modern reality TV show. The analysis of this reality TV show can therefore be taken as the comprehensive analysis of the majority of today’s reality TV shows that have the same aspects of style as this one. The Masterchef Australia reality show can be described as a cooking game or contest that seeks to bring reality and entertainment to the mere practice of food preparation and other related areas. The contest has a series of seasons that follow the same format or change one or two things. The aim of the reality TV show is to present cooking as an enjoyable and challenging experience rather than the conventional boring task that is characterized by female figures. This reality show encompasses a number of interesting activities which are discussed below. First Challenge The first challenge of the show take place at night and requires the contestants to make a certain meal using a set of given ingredients. The contestants may also be asked to prepare a meal that suits the definition of certain theme using a core ingredient. Furthermore, the team may have to undertake external challenges such as cooking for a large number of people. The first three winners from this stage are set aside for their participation in the Immunity Challenge. Second Challenge The second stage of the show seeks to eliminate one of the three contestants from the previous night’s challenge who scored lowest. The three contestants are once again given a recipe for a specific dish which they are then asked to prepare. After the judges have tasted the foods of the three contestants and awarded marks accordingly,
Introduction Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is an important biological molecule. It contains a set of coded genetic instructions. It is one of the most important molecules as far as living organisms are concerned. It is noted that the molecule has a double stranded helix structure. The set of instructions contained in the DNA molecule are important for various reasons. One of them is controlling the functioning and development of all living organisms. 1[1662] DNA is also responsible for controlling the function of many viruses, both beneficial and harmful to living organisms. As such, one can argue that the DNA is a crucial molecule in sustaining life on the planet. It is an important subject of study, with many scholars and scientists seeking to carry out further research on it. Scholars and researchers apply new techniques in studying the molecule with the aim of gathering more information on how it works. There are many bacterial viruses discovered by researchers and scholars specializing in the study of DNA. Bacteriophage lambda is one such bacterial virus discovered through these studies. The virus commonly infects the Escherichia coli bacteria species. Just like any other virus out there, the structure of lambda phage consists of various basic components. They include, among others, a capsid, a tail, as well as a tail fibre. The DNA in the head of the virus has a unique structure. It has a double strand and is circular in shape. The virus binds to its host, usually the Escherichia coli bacteria. It infects the host by injecting the DNA contained in its head into the bacteria’s cytoplasm. The injection is achieved through the use of its tail. 2[20706] The lambda DNA undergoes a series of replications inside the bacterial cell. The serial replications have a number of effects on both the host and the virus. For example, the replication leads to the formation of many particles of the virus. In rare situations, the phage DNA can exhibit unique characteristics. For example, it can embed itself onto the chromosomal structure of the host cell. The DNA that is already integrated within the host cell is referred to as the prophage. When it is in this form, the DNA poses no harm to the host cell. A restriction enzyme is used for various purposes as far as the DNA is concerned. For example, it is used for the purposes of cutting DNA at a point or location near the restriction site. Restriction sites refer to a specific nucleotide sequence found in a DNA molecule. The restriction site is used for the purposes of recogn
Introduction: Wells’ Biography The following essay on the novel ‘The Time Machine’ presents the apparent differences between the book and the world at the time. The novel is a work of science fiction by H.G. Wells, which was first published in 1895. George Herbert Wells was a pioneer in the field of science fiction who continued to inspire the development of fictional works until his death in August of 1946. He is credited with the production of many works of art with this book being the most imitated in science fiction. It is the first of the science fiction novels being published long before the term was coined for this genre. The latest edition by Penguin Classics captures the original work with a few alterations to adapt the current language. Well’s book came into the market long before people thought of fictional works of art. It captured the subject of time travel, which was still foreign to the period during which the novel was written. The time refereed here is the ‘Victorian Times’, which were still undergoing the industrial revolution. It is therefore intriguing that Wells would choose a genre that is not common at the time and leave the more common subject of the industrial revolution, technological advancements, and social life at the time. The story is about a young inventor who develops a time machine and travels into the future. Wells uses the novel to warn people of the impending changes after the ‘Victorian Times’ besides managing to keep the reader entertained at the same time. There are diverse differences between the setting of the novel in terms of social, political, and technological events with those that were actually taking place at the time. Wells manages to develop a storyline out of something that he has never seen or heard and does it in a remarkably convincing way. Development: The Victorian Time The novel was written during the ‘Victorian times. Though the characteristics of this age are prominent in the plot, there exist distinct differences between the period and the novel itself. During the Victorian times, the main mode of transport that the empire was proud of having was the railway, which transported goods and people to their destination. This facilitated the ongoing industrial revolution at the time besides intensifying trade within the country and with her neighbors. However, the travel into the future by the use of machines as described by Wells (Wells 6) is still new to this era. With the development of trade and the creation of wealth, there emerged different social classes within the kingdom and these could not coexist in the future without a defined role of each group. Wells captures this briefly in the story of the time traveler. He uses it to warn the Victorians of what the future looked like for these divisions. The age is also synonymous with the British middle class, which is well remembered for its role in the revolution that was taking place at the time. Wells also captured this in the novel. He uses it to document further the
In most organizations, to ensure the maximization of the Program/portfolio management, there is the need to ensure a suitable and sustainable environment which is integral in creation of an efficient communicational channel within the organization. (Maizlish & Handler 2013:p.32) In consideration of this fact, the entire organization must establish an organizational structure that is to be used for each and every project. The project/portfolio management office is influential in defining the scope and managing business opportunities that arise in new markets. (Maizlish & Handler 2013: p.69)This structure is also important in integration of the required resources that are used in the implementation of key business strategies. (Soyka, 2012: p.17) To maximize and sustain the gains of project /portfolio management, the organizational structure must be designed in consideration of factors such as the mission of the project, the available support for the project, maturity of the portfolio in terms of viability and the criteria for measuring the success of the project or failure. (Tan & Theodorou, 2009:p.48). To maximize the value of the PMO, there is the need for sponsors who have belief in the success of the PMO. The value of the program portfolio office is based on the attachment of the sponsors of the project. Phillips & Phillips (2015) Posit that however much the sponsorship could be, the attachment and belief that one has towards the project/portfolio office will determine the relevance of the whole process. Organizations are expected to establish ways through which the members can be made aware of the value of the portfolio management office. (Tan & Theodorou, 2009: p.51). When the whole organization develops an understanding of their expectations towards the project and even their expected contribution, then it is easier to implement the strategies that may arise from the project/portfolio office. In addition, to maximize the relevance of the PMO’s to every organization, the management is required to ensure that the projects are followed to completion. These managers are expected to review the project portfolio management office as an integral part of the organizational structure. John (2013) argues that the projects that are designed for the portfolio office have to be accomplished for the PMO to be relevant to the organization. ( Maizlish & Handler 2013:p.10) Tan & Theodorou (2009) discuss that exploitation of the full benefits of the PMO requires that the managers ensure that they follow through with the whole processes involved in the Project/portfolio management office. They further add that there should be careful consideration of the manner in which changes are introduced. The managers have to find new ways of introducing t
Introduction The presenter is a 35-year veteran teacher with extensive experience working with students in elementary, middle, and high school. Jeffrey Benson is also an experienced instructor in undergraduate and graduate programs. Benson provided key principles on how to succeed when it comes to educating “challenging students.” The term “challenging students” is a euphemism for difficult-to-teach students. It is also a label that mainstream school systems use to describe problematic students. Benson acknowledged the difficult obstacles facing those who wanted to take on “challenging students.” However, Benson also reminded everyone that they have a sacred duty to teach every type of student. Benson reminded everyone in attendance that the key to success is a mindset geared towards adherence to a particular process. The first step is to identify the problems related to teaching “challenging students.” The second step is to promote safety and success for all. The third step is to develop a team to tackle problems and challenges. The fourth step is to promote the principle that learning does not always follow a straight path. The fifth step is to incorporate the principle of investing 30% of resources on skill training and 70% on structural change. Finally, the sixth step is to work in a force field. Benson asserted the importance of creating a system characterized by creative solutions that enhances the school’s capability to work with other “challenging students.” Main Focus of the Video The main focus of the video is to look into the strategies that teachers can use to help “challenging students.” Benson prefaced the discussion with thoughts on how difficult it is to work with “challenging students.” He said that teachers have the option to ignore students struggling with different issues. However, teachers have the moral obligation to help different types of students. Benson clarified that it is an uphill climb; therefore, commitment and perseverance are key ingredients. The second part of the video describes the strategies and frameworks required to run a successful school system that handles “challenging students.” Benson pointed out that learning new skills and habits will require patience and the efficient use of time. He also explained why the path of learning does not always follow a linear path. He underscored the importance of creativity and the strength to choose the path less traveled. He said that a certain mindset is required to handle this type
Summary Report from Mike Kamarck to Wendy Kouba Summary The “bread and butter” so to speak of our company’s operations are the various patents that our various departments have developed which have brought in billions of dollars in revenue over the years. Ranging from human to animal healthcare, the company’s products have diversified over the years, which have helped us to penetrate various markets resulting in multiple sources of possible revenue. However, our operational platform has always been a race against time given the limitations associated with pharmaceutical patents which enable rival companies to create their own generic versions after a set number of years. It is due to this that the company is experiencing several setbacks in our major markets as it deals with the emergence of cheaper generic rivals. This has affected the revenue streams of the company resulting in the need to cut costs in order to remain viable. So far, the company has been successful in reducing operating expenses by an estimated $40 million through the development of “mini-T’s” in the 16 first wave sites of the company. While this can be considered as a victory for implementing cost-effective operations, the fact remains that the reduction was only 20% of the target of the company. In order to continue to remain viable in the face of an increasingly competitive market, the cost
Before we start analyzing the main peculiarities of the film “After This Our Exile”, it is of crucial importance for us to give at least a brief summary of Hong Kong cinematography in general. Overall, it can be characterized as a very curious mixture of Chinese drama and Hollywood tradition. Some art historians believe that Hong Kong cinema will eventually lose its identity, but such films as “After This Our Exile” prove that this tradition still has very strong roots because the combination of Western and Eastern art will always appeal to the public. The film is directed by Patrick Tam, who took a very long leave as a director; in point of fact, the interval between “After This Our Exile” and his previous film is almost seventeen years. The movie can be classified as a deeply psychological drama, executed in the best traditions of Chinese and European cinematography. It should be borne in mind that Patrick Tan has always been renowned for his realistic portrayal of life. “After This, Our Exile” is a bright example of his style. The plot of the film concentrates on the attempts of the person (Chow) to hold his family together. The father is gradually sinking in the eyes of the public; his wife Ling intends to leave him because she does such a wretch of a husband. The only thing that prevents her from doing it is the son, King-to Ng. However, after a while, she decides to leave them. Thus, the father and the son are left to their own devices. It is worth mentioning that originally the name of this film was translated into English as “The Father and Son”. The film explores such aspects of human relationships as the interrelations between parents and children. We can see that Lok-Yun is still able to forgive his father, even despite all his drawbacks and imperfections. The father is imposing some of his duties on his son, and this can entirely sever ties between them. Chow forces him soon to steal, and it practically destroys their relationships. The relationships between these two characters show that children give the parents a chance for “survival” (spiritually, of course). They try to reawaken our best qualities; however, Chow does not seem to realize it. However, we are able to feel some sympathy for this character. As regards the main peculiarities of the plot, we should say that it is seemingly simple. However, in terms of its structure, it is very interesting because every scene only attracts our attention to what the makers of the movie were trying to express. In other words, the scenes do not develop actually develop the plot; they only explore the relationships from v
Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become central to nursing practice and is actively promoted in both nursing education and real-world procedures to ensure that the latest and most accurate scientific data, clinical expertise, and methods of healthcare delivery are incorporated into practice. However, there are inherent barriers present at institutional and individual levels to adopt EBP. These may be systemic or cultural factors in the workplace that do not support change or promote nursing enhancing their knowledge. In addition, practitioners may lack access to appropriate technology, computer systems, or databases to engage in research or adopt EBP practices. Time management can be a barrier as well as nursing workflow and scheduling simply does not allow the time to engage in research or advocacy for EBP. Individual factors may be a lack of knowledge regarding conducting high-quality research as well as a lack of personal motivation for improvement (Tacia, Biskupski, Pheley, & Lehto, 2015). One can promote the adoption of EBP in the organization by advocating and establishing interdisciplinary communication. Commonly, support from physicians and management is vital for successful EBP implementation. Driving these initiatives through petitions and conference is important. The use of 12-hour nursing shifts is becoming increasingly common in hospitals across the world. This tendency became a standard due to management approaches that view such long shifts as an opportunity to reduce interruptions and handovers that are often detrimental to care delivery while increasing productivity in overlaps that occur between shifts. Some view it as beneficial for nurses as well since compressed working week results in more days off, increased flexibility, and lower commuting costs. However, evidence from large-scale studies, such as the one by Dall’Ora, Griffiths, Ball, Simon, and Aiken (2015) suggests several negative outcomes as a result of such long shifts. Shifts that are 12 hours and longer are directly associated with job dissatisfaction, extreme burnout, high turnovers, and overall disgruntlement with work schedule flexibility. Psychological well-being suffers as well as physical fatigue are common symptoms of burnout in 12-hour shifts. This can lead to adverse outcomes ranging from medical error and decreased quality of care to economic loss and increased turnover rates. Such evidence suggests that managers and hospital administrations should reconsider traditional scheduling and routines. In the context of nursing shortages, overtime may persist, but other strategies should be implemented regarding managing handovers and disruptions. Furthermore, policymakers should be influenced to provide greater funding and improved regulation for nursing practice.
Cinderella is a fairy tale about a young girl whose father dies and leaves her with a step-mother, who also has two daughters. This woman is very cruel to Cinderella. She makes her work the whole day yet her two daughters do not do anything. Cinderella develops a good relationship with the animals at their home, and the animals become very helpful to her. Around the same time, the Grand Duke wants his son to get married immediately, but the son does not want to get married. However, when his father insists, he advises him to organize a ball to help him have many beautiful girls from whom he would choose a wife. All the girls in the kingdom are very excited about the king’s invitation to a ball, and they anxiously wait for it. When Cinderella’s step-mother hears of this news, she informs her two daughters to prepare for it, but gives Cinderella too much work to do on that day. Her intention is to prevent cinderella from attending the ball (Home of Disney Princes Games). Cinderella finishes working on the chores when she is very tired. She does not find time to work on her ball gown. Fortunately, her friends, the animals, had already repaired the dress for her. She puts it on, but when she is just about to leave, her step-sisters tear the gown and all the decorations on it. She almost gives up the ball, but her godmother comes to her aid. She transforms the gown, making it look new and attractive. She also gives her a pair of sparkling glass slippers, a