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Balanda: My Year in Arnhem Land is Jordan Mary Ellen’s personal reflections about her experiences back in Arnhem Land, a region in northern Australia that is inhabited by Aborigines. As such, the book assumes a more personal tone and the author confesses that any lack of objectivity is deliberate. Within this book the author selectively chooses what to write about her past, what it was to live among the Balandas in Maningrida, her transformation and lesson learnt. Since this book is about the author past, the author has to rely heavily on her memory. She has to recall what happened and put it in the context of her story. As such, Balanda: My Year in Arnhem Land is a splendid exhibition of the power of writing memory. In this story, the author uses the power of memory to reveal to the reader not only her past experiences, but also make the reader to live through those experiences. Memory works in different ways bringing in different results in Jordan’s work. Not only does the author use memory to imaginatively recreate and reconstruct her past, but also as a device through which the past is brought to bear on the present. Furthermore, Jordan’s memory acts as a reservoir, a rich source of historical facts from where the reader learns a lot about the history of the Aborigine as well as the relationship between Aborigines and the Balandas. Jordan tries her best to put pieces of facts together to compose the whole story. Despite the fact that the story is based on factual information, it has a fictional ring to it. The fact that this story is told from first person point of view means that it is subjective and as such not far from fiction. As such memory bears strongly on Jordan’s work. Balanda: My Year in Arnhem Land is a very useful personal account that presents memory as a tool that imaginatively reconstructs Jordan’s past experiences. The story reconstructs Jordan’s amazing and unanticipated discovery of long running intercultural differences between the Balandas and the Aboriginals. Even though this story is a recreation, Jordan tries her best to make her recreation as truthful and factual as possible. Jordan remarks that this story is about her and the time she spent living and working in Maningrida and that the story is a personal account of her experiences in Arnhem Land (2005, p. vii). This means that the story is not about facts that have been gathered and proven empirically. Even though she might have taken notes (about actual occurrences) and involved the Balandas and the Aboriginals in as much dialogue as possible, all these are stored in her memory and only retrieved during the time of writing the book. Furthermore, Jordan states that she chooses what to write about based on how she could interpret those facts, how interesting the events were to her and how the events shaped and fitted into her story (Jordan 2005, p. vii). From this confession, the reader concludes that Jordan’s works are based on two things; what she could remember and how it fit into the story she wanted to tell. As such the reader concludes that Jo
Introduction Everyone has their own choices of materials when it comes to their own house or office. Different factors are considered while selecting the flooring materials. Today, one of the most important factors that are taken into consideration is the impact of building materials on the environment and human health. Every person an architect , an interior designer or homeowner all have variety of choices that can have great impacts on the quality of life and environment. Flooring is one of the most important parts and the most used part of the building. Hence the materials used in flooring need to be long lasting with minimum impact on the environment and health and need to be economical. Several options of flooring materials include ceramic tile, marble tiles, vinyl composite tiles, linoleum, bamboo, hardwood, carpet made of natural or a variety of synthetic fibers, etc. With the variation of these materials there is also a great variation in their environmental impacts. For those interested in minimizing the environmental impacts associated with their choice of flooring material the Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) can be of great help. It is easy to compare hardwood flooring against carpeting, natural materials versus synthetic, or substituting older appliances with energy competent ones. Good choices have long-term effects on sustainability. This paper compares various green construction flooring materials in terms of economy, sustainability eco-friendliness, and impact on human health. Sustainable and environment-friendly construction is gaining popularity and for this purpose, material selection is a fundamental component. For instance, it is important to select based on material properties, production, cost and effects on indoor air quality, etc. Grading materials based on their environmental impact is a widespread practice, to decrease harmful environmental impacts. Nevertheless, evaluating environmental impact for a variety of construction materials is somewhat difficult, because intricate factors and interactions have to be taken into account (Jonsson, 2000). Life Cycle Assessment This is the assessment that is used to determine the eco-friendly nature of any material. A life cycle assessment abbreviated as LCA presents a system for scientifically assessing the ecological impacts associated with a product or methodology. As a result of LCA the final outcome can be used to guide methodology or product development efforts. Additionally, it is also possible to give adequate insights into the environmental impacts of raw material and product choices, and safeguarding and end-of-product-life stra
Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra explains the context of misfortune by comparatively providing insight about misfortunes in life. Shakespeare has used Marc Antony and Coriolanus as the mainstream and relative objects of comparativeness. Through them, misfortunes in life are perceivable. According to Aristotle, the tragedy of the hero is as a result of his weakness becoming superior hence, he shows frailness in his judgment. This explains Coriolanus’ unfortunate life. In the play, Shakespeare projects life as a tragic cycle. He provides this viewpoint by brutalizing Coriolanus’ life and equally making tragedy as principal in his life. Conversely, tragedy and misfortune appear to be prevalent intrinsically. The purpose is to provide a context of destiny in application. Misfortune are comparable to natural disasters, hence, one cant choose to have a disastrous rather circumstance compel one to live a life of chaos. Coriolanus is a perfect example of a man whose life is a path of disaster. In other words, this character was predestined for disaster. Another character, Antony, is indicative of how one can chose a path of personal destruction. Antony is rather an adventurous one. He finds himself entangled in a web of conflict and misfortune. His life is almost like that of Coriolanus, however, it is important to note, Coriolanus’ troubles are not self invoked rather natural while Antony’s are caused by his own ambition. To understand this context, examining the differences and similarities in their lives will provide a comprehensive overview regarding how their lives dissent while their faculties correlate. It is important to note that both share the same platform as heroes and fighters of a noble cause. Unfortunately, the complex web of their travails and dissenting objectives is core to provide a viewpoint. While Cleopatra the queen of Egypt is brought to the fold to give the Shakespeare insight some panache, her role goes beyond providing the commonplace plot avenue. Cleopatra is a strategic character poised to give a specific view regarding relationships. Her relationship with Marc Antony from the Parthian war to her suicide is a typical Antony tragedy with Antony as a protagonist. Octavius Caesar is an antagonist who to Antony is a close friend and later, an enemy and dictator who Rome should be rid. Caesar in this play is a major antagonist and will be the first emperor of Rome. The play leads you across a journey from Rome to Egypt’s Alexandria. The o
Translating the life stories of real people into feature films is one of the most challenging tasks. However, when directed the right way, such movies can reveal a treasure trove of psychological insight. By basing the psychological twists of the movie on the principles of the Cognitive Behavioral Theory, the director and the cast managed to come up with a careful analysis of Antwone Fisher’s story. From the perspective of the CBT, Antwone’s problems stem from his bitterness, which, in its turn, originates from his having been rejected as a child. The hints regarding the roots of Antwone’s problem are scattered all over the movie: “’Who will cry for the little boy?’ – ‘I will. I always do” ( Antwone Fisher , 2002). Though Antwone has to confront not one, not two, but three psychological issues in the course of his life, each of these issues takes its roots from the same childhood trauma that the lead character suffered from. Therefore, his current behavior was predisposed by the circumstances that Antwone was exposed to as a child. More to the point, such CBT patterns as automatic thinking, which results in a series of nightmares that haunt him at the beginning of the movie, or the reminiscences of Mrs. Tate shouting in his face that even his own mother never wanted him ( Antwone Fisher , 2002), can be observed in Antwone’s behavior. The given thinking patter, Antwone has a number of catastrophic thoughts rushing through his mind, which aligns with the principles of the CBT theory. In addition to the aforementioned issues, Antwone is clearly afraid of changing anything in his life; he doubts the value of living and the extent of his own abilities, which is another CBT pattern that has to be changed. For instance, Antwone fears the very idea of being more powerful: “It felt like a surprise” ( Antwone Fisher , 2002). It could be argued that Antwone suffers from what the CBT theory defines as being socially phobic; in other words, Antwone is afraid of social interactions, since he realizes that he may get emotionally involved and., therefore, hurt in the process. As a result, Antwone has what Davenport defines as an “anger problem” ( Antwone Fisher , 2002) and which, in fact, is the projection of Antwone’s anger of his own fears onto the people around him. From a CBT specialist point of view, two major treatment goals are to be pursued. To start with, Antwone has to realize where the source of his bitterness and psychological torture comes from (Butler, Chapman, Forman & Beck, 2006). Second, it is imperative that Antwone should recognize the fact that he lives in a different environment now and that he must adapt to the given environment instead of recycling the strategies that he developed as a child and a teenager. As far as the movie goes, it becomes obvious that the key obstacle in Antwone’s way to reconciling with his past and coming to terms with his own self is the fact that he shoved the painful memories of child abuse in the deepest corner of his mind, therefore, blocking the access to the information tha
Gluten-free products became actively introduced in the US food market a decade ago. The consumers’ interest in these products increases along with the increased retail sales (Case 32). Thus, producers, retailers, and marketers are interested in discussing the strategies to use the market’s potential for growth effectively. Thus, the following research question should be answered in this context: What advertising channels should be used by marketers in order to develop the growing gluten-free market with the focus on the consumers’ interests and reasons to buy gluten-free products? The question is interesting and important to be researched because it addresses recent trends in the US food market and refers to the role of purchasing decision factors influencing the consumers’ behaviors. The gluten-free products present the comparably new category of products in the market, and this field requires additional research. There are extensive growth possibilities for the gluten-free market, but the problem is in the fact that the consumer group is rather diverse (“Gluten-Free Market Trends”). To stimulate the growth of the consumers’ group, it is necessary to use effective marketing and advertising strategies. The data to answer the research question is downloaded from the Statista website. This statistics portal provides data from consumer surveys. The data on the consumers’ motivation regarding gluten-free products and on the popular media among the US consumers were analyzed to answer the question. While developing the gluten-free market segment, marketers should focus on addressing the needs of the highly diverse group of consumers whose motivation regarding buying gluten-free products is not associated with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. In order to address the wide target audience, it is necessary to advertise gluten-f
The article describes the deteriorating condition of the car industry in Detroit, the very nucleus of life in this State. “The road to ruin” captures the effect of the ongoing bankruptcy of the industry and how it has affected the lives of the people, workers, and employers. The article lends itself to the discussion of socio-economic theories, notably those laid down by Henry Ford. The car industry is the main economic activity in Detroit. The current struggle in which the main car companies, including Ford, life has had a negative impact on the livelihood of the people. The article primarily exposes how Detroit is witnessing a “meltdown”. The idea is conveyed by naming shops, restaurants, and such arteries of the economy, which have been closed down or seen their activity reduced sharply. Some working people, who collectively would constitute the working force of Detroit, are also named and their struggle to make a living is portrayed. They complain about how one job is no longer enough to make a living, now that economic activity has slowed down and jobs are no longer available in industrial firms. The failing car industry is presented in the article concerning the times when it was flourishing. Ford industries were pioneers, back in 1920, in mass production and have been considered one of the ‘Big Three’ of the industry, the others being Chrysler and General Motors (Pilkington, 2008) – also qualified as constituting an oligopoly (Keppler,2001,6). Indeed, Ford is presented as an embodiment of American industrialization because it revolutionized the car industry. It brought with it new ways of managing industries, notably mass production via skill distribution and high wages, and boosted the car industry so that Detroit has become the American hub for this industry. Mass production is a key concept introduced by Ford industries. It comes hand in hand with large consumption trends. This idea pertains to Fordism, concerning Henry Ford the founder of Ford industries (Storper and Scott, 1992). Fordism believes in the virtues of mass production or large outputs to be achieved thanks to the distribution of tasks- the main organizational technique advanced by Ford. To absorb such production, Fordism puts forth the idea that wages should be high so that demand gets high in turn, as people would be able to afford to buy.
Background Information Climate change is critical with regard to governance and political control in contemporary society (Andresen 2). Global leaders deliberate on appropriate methods that suffice in relation to climate control and sustainability. As political leaders strive to identify favorable solutions, researchers endeavor to devise and formulate a regime that augments recurrent desire for climate control (Andresen 7). There have been extensive studies with regard to causative realities and remedial steps that suffice in relation to climate change. In order to guarantee positive outcomes, researchers adopt a multidisciplinary approach that seeks to synchronize ideas and thoughts from diverse fields of engagement in contemporary society (Andresen 12). It is important to note that climate change is a complex reality that necessitates dedication towards its resolution. Stakeholders encounter challenges that emanate from political leadership and conflict of interests among powerful state entities. Such nations find it difficult to facilitate the implementation of remedial policies because they affect vital engagements within their jurisdiction (Andresen 12). Development of global climate control regime can only materialize through political involvement and dedication. In the absence of such efforts, it is impossible for global leaders and stakeholders to guarantee formulation and propagation of an appropriate climate control regime (Andresen 14). This research undertaking seeks to analyze factors that affect the development of effective a global climate control regime. It will contextualize diverse realities that hamper the realization of sustainable solutions in realms of climate change and degeneration. In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, this essay will utilize information from credible and authoritative academic publications. Contextual realities in global climate control As earlier mentioned, climate change is a complex reality that manifests in contemporary society. It portends negative implications that ultimately curtail recurrent desire for environmental wellness and sustainability (Andresen 15). It is difficult for global leaders to counter the effects of climate change due to contextual thresholds that define its initiation, sustenance, and propagation. Research experts should strive to demystify diverse realities that suffice with regard to climate change and environmental degeneration (Andresen 17). Devoid of such measures, it is difficult for authorities to formulate sustainable policies that support climate control. In order to develop such policies, glob
The problem whether God exists or not remains unsolved and many philosophers of ancient times and modern period offer their arguments which either support or contradict an issue. It is possible to support any of the ideas as well as it is possible to contradict any argument. I believe in God and I absolutely agree with the explanation offered by Aquinas based on the possible and necessary issues. Therefore, God exists because he is the beginning of everything and there are no other things which may be possibly or necessarily exist as the reason for God existence. Considering the Aquinas’s theory, it is possible to state that God exists due to his necessity without any particular reason. The main idea of his theory is that God exists as there are things which may exist and may not exist, and there are things which are necessary and cannot be ignored and there are things which are unnecessary and therefore they may possible be and may possible not be present. However, those things which are necessary may be based on the internal necessity or on the necessity for other issues. There are things which are necessary without any possible reasons and this provides the arguments for the necessity of other things. This thing is called God (Aquinas 337). God exists as it is the beginning of everything, as God is necessary just for the personal existence and this is the beginning of other issues which may be possibly exist or not as well as they may be necessarily exist for other things and not necessary exist. This directs at their possible and non possible existence as well as necessary and unnecessary nature. Many objections may arose which are aimed at contradicting the idea of God existence. How can God necessarily exist if the presence of God is not necessary for other issues? Aquinas states that God exists because of the entire necessity without being based on any reasons. Thus, appears an adequate reason for the necessity of such existence. Thus, it appears that he God existence proved by Aquinas questions God’s existence. Why should things exist if they are not necessarily need in the world? The necessity of the thing on its own account makes no sense. However, reading Aquinas’s work, it is possible to consider the arguments which state that the things with the necessity only for their personal needs are not necessary in the world, however, such creations is necessary and according to the arguments based on the possibility and non possibility the creations which are reasons only by the own account must exist. God is exactly such creature whose existence is based on the own account. Thus, there are things which may possibly be and may possibly not be. There are things which are necessary for other issues and which are not necessary for others and here comes the question of their necessity in general. However, the presence of the thing which is necessary just for own account cannot be questioned. The absence of such thing in the material works pushes on the idea that this thing is God. Therefore, it may be concluded that the existence of God is based on
‘King Oedipus’ written by Sophocles is perhaps one of the most complex, intriguing, and tragic stories that have ever been written in the history of literature. This story delineates the saga of Oedipus with a strong emphasis on the crucial role of destiny in deciding human fate. This classic work unfolds the miserable life of Oedipus, the King of Thebes, who, after having killed his father, ‘Laius’, becomes the king of Thebes and marries his mother ‘Jocasta’. This story is nothing short of a treasure in terms of the use of literary devices, and various other techniques employed by the writer to elevate this work to the status of one of the most valid masterpieces of all times in literature. It will be a most challenging endeavor to confine the relevance of this story to the study of literature in a 3-page essay. However, if one narrows it down to two or three aspects it will be possible that one can do justice to it. Any literary critic or reader will immediately recognize the various elements that contribute to make this work one of the best samples for an understanding of literature. Therefore, I strongly feel that this story is a valuable piece of literature for modern students especially in terms of plot development, characterization, and philosophical content. The author’s craftsmanship in plot development is conspicuous by his choice of beginning the story at the Royal Palace at Thebes where the citizens have gathered and a priest speaks of the grievances of the people due to the onslaught of bubonic plague in the country, which has been causing tremendous misery and devastation for the masses. He explains to the king, the gruesome details of the “tide of death from which there is no escaping, death in the womb of women; and pestilence, a fiery demon gripping the city.” (p. 26). The King is quite apprehensive of the miseries, sympathizes with the people, and proclaims that ‘whatever the God requires, upon my honor, it shall be done. (p. 27). This earnest acceptance of his responsibility by Oedipus pulls him into a whirlpool from where he finds no escape. Any modern student of literature should be able to take cue from the author’s clever design of how the central character, as a King, is made to proclaim a commitment which draws him further into the vortex. Subsequently, when Oedipus insists that Teiresias tell him the truth and even threatens him with dire consequences if he fails to do so, Oedipus allows himself to be sucked deeper into the under currents of his destiny, which seals his fate. Another element of effective plot development, from which a student can recognize the author’s techniques, becomes evident by the manner in which the author has chosen to unravel the misery of Oedipus’ destiny through the messenger from Corinth and the servant of Laius, who finally confirm that Oedipus is the killer of his father. Sophocles has created a well-rounded, striking character in Oedipus who can stand as a sterling example for students in understanding the mechanics of characterization. The diverse chara