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This essay focuses on personal experience of the author through a personal reflection of her past and present life. She starts the article with a self reflection, a technique, which identifies the personal and informal nature of the essay. The author was addicted to living a careless and wasteful life. However, after living this life for sometime, things began going astray. She realized that she had wasted most of her life and she was heading to destruction. At this stage, she began considering to accept herself the way she was. She began thinking of taking a positive turn in her life; although she knew it would not be easy for her to adjust to a life of cut standards. In this essay, she covers the life which she lived while in high school. She spent her money carelessly on dressings and fashion. Fashion was her only way of life. She takes her audience through her days of fashion. Fashion for her was everything; she was the most fashionable lady during her high school days. Male fellows adored the author for dressings, and fashionable trends, while female colleagues hated her. She was obsessed with shopping although thoughts of addiction would never come to her mind. She would go to extreme ends, in an attempt to satisfy her cravings, which were as a result of her high addiction. The statement, “I secretly withdrew most of the money – $ 1,000 – to satisfy my Jones,” is an evidence of how desperate she would be because of her addictive behavior. The author was a student at the time when her life was revolving about dressings and fashion trends. She neglected her books. This is because she did not have time to study. Shopping was occupying all the time that she had. In her essay, she says a statement that not only confirms the dislike she had for geometry, but also the hatred she had for books and education at large. “Who cared about geometry?” This is a statement that supports the fact that education was not in the list of her priorities. She wanted to live a fancy life, and would not derive pleasure in performing challenging tasks like geometry. The author at this point brings out this aspect ironically. She was a student, yet she did not have any interest in her books and studies. As time went by, the author began running out of money due misuse of cash. She resorted to stealing to satisfy the wants of her addiction. Her mother realized that her daughter was not saving money, instead was spending it on a fancy lifestyle that was beyond her means. The author was not rich; she could not afford $ 1,000, yet she would give money to the millionaires in the name of shopping. This is irony that results in rhetoric. The author would borrow and spend her mother’s money on luxuries, since she did not have enough money to maintain her lifestyle. She knew that life did not revolve around fancy moments. However, she was as addicted to fashion as a drug addict to hard drugs. “Champagne taste, Beer Taste” refers to the seriousness of her addiction to a fancy lifestyle. She refers to herself as recovering junkie who was into hard stuffs. Anecdotes that touch on her fanciness tend to create a light mood of the story. It is easy for her audience to
Introduction This report describes intelligence and its usefulness in the organization. Cultural intelligence may be defined as the general understanding about various cultures and how these cultures work. It involves understanding of one’s culture and cultures of other people. It enables individuals to have a broad knowledge about various cultural norms, values and beliefs. It is the ability to create an impact on various cultures across an organization. Cultural intelligence will involve having broad knowledge on the similarities and differences existing between different cultures across the world. Cultural intelligence plays a key role in successful interaction across various cultures. It requires interpersonal skills and negotiation skills across various cultures. It also involves cultural mindfulness, which enables an individual to understand the various differences that exist between various cultures (Matthews et al., 2002). Understanding of cultural differences enables workers to improve on their performance in the work place(Triandis, 2005). Cultural knowledge skills and intelligence are very vital to every enterprise as it enables workers to improve their performance. In order for people to successfully interact with each other in the organization, there is a need for them to understand cultural intelligence. It involves suspending judgment until that time when enough information is available in order to make the correct judgment (Goleman, 2005). It also involves paying attention to details and situations. It helps an individual to identify the information, which is important in making critical judgment, and can combine this information to make the right judgment. It requires behavioral training as well as cognitive training to individuals so that they can understand various similarities and differences across various cultures. The report describes the meaning of cultural intelligence and how it can be used to improve performance in the organization. Literature Review Triandis in his article identifies important things that a culturally intelligent person should do. These things include the following: Suspending judgment Culturally intelligent persons should suspend judge until enough information to make the right decision is available. This is because the amount of information, which is required to make the correct judgment, is usually very broad. For instance, the behavior of persons living in collective cultures is different from that of persons living in individualistic cultures (Triandis, 1995). People in collective cultures put a lot of emphasis on the context rather than on the content. On the other hand, those on individualistic cultures put a lot of emphasis on the content more than the context. People in collective cultures give priority to group goals i
Natural Ventilation and Light Natural ventilation and light are essential factors of sustainable green design as applied to high-rise buildings (Elotefy, Abdelmagid, Morghany, & Ahmed, 2015). Daylight should be avoided in constructions erected in hot, humid climates (Abdellatif & Al-Shamma’a, 2015). In addition, it is known that there is a direct relationship between the shape of buildings and the emergence of overpressures or low-pressures. However, the existing body of knowledge does not allow specifying the essential physical parameter of natural ventilation as applied to high towers constructed in humid regions. The core of the issue lies in the need to determine the pressure differences as applied to windward and leeward faces. For that reason, it is crucial to study wind-induced air motion further and its possible importance for green design. Green Cores Green scores are actively used in the design, especially in city master planning. They are an important part of the radial development principle. Nevertheless, their potential as applied to high-rise buildings needs to be investigated to comprehend whether they can be used for constructing sustainable buildings and in the maintenance of comfort zones for a living (Navaei, 2015). Greenery Greenery is particularly important for cooling down the ambient temperature (Sharma, 2016). Well-designed green walls, sky terraces, and rooftop gardens do not only create a beautiful visual effect but also contribute to meeting the landscape requirements. Designers should consider accompanying traditional vertical coverage with horizontal planted areas. Façade Skin Façade skin is one of the most important factors in green design in hot, humid regions (Halawa et al., 2018). According to a case study by Yang, Yuan, Qian, Zhuang, and Yao (2018), well-ventilated designs help in energy-saving and assist in controlling the exhaust airflow. In their article titled “Summertime Thermal and Energy Performance of a Double-Skin Green Facade: A Case Study in Shanghai,” the team carries out a comprehensive energy assessment (Yang et al., 2018). The façade is a particularly significant factor as applied to glazed buildings. The research suggests that further studies are required to understand how the use of climate-sensitive regulators can help manage hot, humid climates effectively.
Data management is a complex process that entails gaining, validating, storing, and processing a set of data. Typically, different agencies and directorates have their guidelines as to how data should be managed. However, regardless of the type of a project, data management aims at protection aligned with accessibility for all users. This paper will provide an evaluation of the data management plan submitted by the MIT Libraries online platform. The guide proposed by MIT Libraries contains recommendations applicable to different data types; there are no limitations as to what kind of data should be created. There are many ways of organizing data, and to define which methods would be most effective in a given case, it suffices to answer the following questions:   * What information should the title and description of a file contain so that it is easy to find?   * If other users work with the data, what method of organization could make it easier for them to access information (MIT Libraries, n.d.)? It is imperative to choose the best ways to store data during the active stage of research. The guide by MIT Libraries suggests that professors and students use Athena lockers, i.e., directories in the Athena filesystem. Alongside Athena lockers, MIT Libraries allow creating DropBox accounts with unlimited storage accessible from any web browser. Lastly, the last option mentioned in the guide is the creation of personal servers for which MIT provides a full-service operation (MIT Libraries, n.d.). After the completion of a project or research, it is recommended to keep data for three more years while ensuring safety and accessibility. The options given in the guide include storing data in an archive or a repository. To prepare data for sharing, researchers should consider anonymizing it and converting to stable file formats to avoid destruction.
Introduction Jon Krakauer, the author of the novel into the wild, explores the entire life of a young man. Krakauer explores the main character, Chris McClandess’ determination to live a life free from oppression, which underscores the theme of ultimate freedom. After graduating from the University of Emery in Atlanta, McClandess decides to pursue his dream of living an independent life free from slavery. He embarks on a secret journey to Alaska where he changes his name to Alex. None of his family members even his favorite sister knows about his whereabouts. Unfortunately, contrary to his expectations, the journey is not as easy as he had thought; it has many ups and down. Luckily, during tough times he meets several good-hearted people who help him through. Finally, he reaches his destination, the Alaskan wilderness. Unluckily, he dies after eating some wild fruits called Eskimo potato. Although he acquires freedom from the rest of the world, it turns out to be tragic and therefore enjoys it for a very short time. Nevertheless, despite the sad ending of this masterpiece, the theme of ultimate freedom stands out conspicuously throughout the story. The search for freedom McClandess is determined to acquire a life free from oppression. In the process of pursuing his freedom, he experiences different dramatic life events as he heads to the Alaskan wilderness. First, he secretly escapes from his parents’ home carrying with him all his documents before changing his name to Alex (Smart 2). Besides that, he has given all his saving of about twenty-four thousand dollars to charity before embarking on his jaunt. Unfortunately, on his way, the car breaks down because of floodwater, which destroys the car battery. He decides to abandon the car at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Additionally, his driving and registration licenses are out of date. McClandess decides to get rid of all unnecessary baggage and burns all of his money about one hundred and twenty-three dollars. This is because he does not want to explain to Bud Walsh, the ranger in the park, why he lacks the vital documents. These events, therefore, conceal his identity. Back at home, his parents are unable to trace him because he left secretly and changed his identity hence living a free life. The theme of ultimate freedom comes out here because he is not around to explain to the authority why he did not have the right documents. Moreover, his tyrannical parents are not around to question his actions or take him back home. McClandess decides to hitchhike, and he eventually secures a job at a farm belonging to Crazy Ernie. Unluckily, due to selfishness, Ernie does not pay for his labor. In retaliation, McClandess steals Ernie’s bike and leaves the farm secretly. McClandess hitchhiking behavior brings out the theme of ultimate freedom in that none of the people he offers rides knows him and hence he is not accountable for anything. He steals from Ern
Over the past century, San Antonio has developed from a poor city occupied mainly by the Mexican businessmen and white farmers, to a picturesque region that attracts tourists from different parts of the world. The San Antonio River is one of the integral natural resources that the city has used to transform the environment from a disastrous region to a beautiful land. The San Antonio River has influenced the members of the society in San Antonio to embrace community efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of its initial wilderness status. San Antonio city is built right along the banks of the San Antonio River, and this means that the river is a great source of influence in the development of the environment around the city. The San Antonio community witnessed the risks posed by living along the banks of a wild river during the first half of the 20 th century, and this prompted the erection of countermeasures to mitigate the adverse effects of the floods of the river. Despite the extensive damages and deaths caused by the 1921 floods of the San Antonio River, the community in the city was united by the communal problem as they struggled to develop a long-term solution for the periodical floods (“The Water and Culture Reader” 211). The influence of the river on the community The community in San Antonio in 1921 was made of animal farmers, crop farmers, and businesspersons who owned stores in the urban areas. In September 1921, the region had waited for the rains long enough and on the day it finally rained. They did not know that a storm that would change their perspective of the river San Antonio was brewing. After the storm, the destruction of property and the high number of deaths caused by the resultant floods brought the community together in the development of ideas to eliminate future risks (“The Water and Culture Reader” 211). The event also saw the active collaboration of the people in the community with the army to help in clearing the destroyed property and retrieving dead bodies from the river. This event gave rise to a revolution in the approaches to safety for the San Antonio community. The prevailing idea was the construction of a dam to tame the river during a similar storm, deepening the trench of the river, and the erection of safety structures along the banks to control the direction of the river. Being a modest city, San Antonio authorities had limited financial resources to finance the project. This challenge was met by the members of the community through the businesspersons. Business owners pledged to pay a self-induced levy to finance the project after being persuaded by the leaders with promises of the development of a picturesque scenery along the river. The entire community shared the vision of a beautiful, clean river that would not only foster the development of a serene environment for the community, but also develop business opportunities through tourism. Construction
Three Strategic Recommendations Tiffany & Co. is a company with a long history of success, and it is known for its willingness and ability to satisfy every need of its customers. However, there have been many occasions in the sphere of business when even prosperous firms failed due to different reasons. Problems with strategic management frequently constitute the core of such failures. Thus, three recommendations are offered for the company in order to achieve sustainable growth and stable success. The first strategic piece of advice for Tiffany & Co. for the nearest three years is to expand the company’s distribution channels in significant markets all over the world. Distribution is one of the key factors that promote any business’s development (Wheelen et al. 141). Currently, Tiffany & Co. operates on four large segments: Asia-Pacific, Europe, Japan, and the Americas (LaVan 52). However, increasing the number of markets where the products could be distributed will have a positive impact on the company’s success. The second strategic recommendation is to diversify the products offered by the firm. Currently, nearly 91% of Tiffany & Co.’s product lines is associated with jewelry (LaVan 52). While this segment is decisive for the firm’s success, it is necessary to develop new products to expand the company’s market outreach. The third strategic suggestion is to promote the company’s products through creating a jewelry line that will have reasonable prices so that anyone could buy their own “piece of Tiffany & Co.” The firm is known for its high quality and exquisite designs, but it seems relevant to create a repetitive line of jewelry that even people with the moderate income could afford. The Key Strategic Recommendation Out of the three ideas suggested, the one concerning the diversification seems to be the most reasonable. Tiffany & Co.’s reputation is impeccable, and its customers are loyal. However, the company mostly focuses on jewelry, which limits the market outreach opportunities. Diversification is known to be one of the most crucial aspects when considering the expansion of business (Tomczak et al. 70). The reputation that Tiffany & Co. built over many years of successful operating is associated with jewelry pieces. However, if the company want to sustain its current customers and attract new ones, it needs to consider some more ways of attracting clients. The most reasonable possible new line that Tiffany & Co. might work with are items for newborns. In fact, it is not an entirely new line since the company already produces a variety of baby rattles, picture frames, and feeding spoons. However, it could also create a line of clothes for newborns. Th
Introduction The establishment of globalization as a principal theme in social analysis today is difficult to ignore. Consequently, the representation of globalization in diverse fronts, either broadly or narrowly continues to solicit interest among sociologists, political scientists, economists and other academicians. While there are numerous advantages associated with contemporary globalization, the wrangles and setbacks associated with contemporary globalization continue to demand explanations from many dimensions. This paper presents the various arguments that developed in the past in attempts to explain contemporary globalization. In line with this, this paper also provides an overview about the impact of globalization on the American worker. Arguments Used to Explain Contemporary Globalization Capitalism is one of the main arguments that take center stage when it comes to arguments concerning contemporary globalization. However, this is not an indication that contemporary globalization only lies within economic boundaries and effects. Contemporary globalization perceives capitalistic economic interrelations as a condition or a process that usually includes economies and other related spheres such as political interrelations (Vallas, Finlay and Wharton 33). The most dominant arguments concerning contemporary globalization include upgrading, downgrading and persistence of skills. Waldinger and Lichter (34) note that the conventional view concerning skills is wrong because it “ignores a more complex reality”. The rooting of the argument that the progression of capitalism relies on deskilling as conceived by Marx has found its way into contemporary social sciences through Harry Braverman, who according to Waldinger and Lichter (34) is a thriving modern exponent. The Braverman Argument Braverman contends that deskilling derives from the basic aversion of capital and labor (Waldinger and Lichter 34). Moreover, the quest for profits led capital to never-ending endeavor to achieve control over labor. Additionally, through mechanization, knowledge transfer of capital from labor and the agents of capital in addition to successful endeavors at monitoring and surveillance, capitalists chased control (Waldinger and Lichter 34). The aim of these capitalistic efforts, according to Braverman was to gain superior control over labor exercising power. The initial one-dimensional argument was apparently too optimistic in portraying technological progress. Nevertheless, Braverman formulated his argument as a corrective of that initial argument contending that capitalism remains consistent in the reproduction of the working class. Waldinger and Lichter (34) contend that Braverman’s observation equated to capitalism’s normal functioning producing crummy jobs in plenty. Besides, Braverman in opposition to mainstream analysts was unwilling to portray official