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Right to school I do not agree with the author that we should do away with the mandatory school attendance system. Roger Sipher argues that there is a crisis in the education sector since the present mandatory attendance laws force many children to attend school, but given a chance would not attend school. The United Nations Convention on children’s rights recognizes education as one of the basic rights a child should enjoy. Since children are not able to make sound judgments, this role is bestowed on the parents or guardians. There is no choice of attending or not attending school, all children must attend classes as per the stipulated schedule. The importance of routine attendance can not be underscored for it hold the future, not only that of the child but for the whole country. One clear thing is that children need guidance; there are issues that they should not be given a choice since they might not make informed choices. Attending school is for their benefit, we should be emphasizing how to take every child in school but not on how we make laws that will keep some students out of class. Attendance According to Roger Sipher, compulsory attendance does not increase the number of children in school since schools cannot implement this law. What the writer fails to understand is that the law is a deterrent and this reduces instances of absconding school, what should be done is to enforce these laws to ensure maximum compliance; still, it is the government that is charged with the responsibility of enforcing laws, not schools as the writer had suggested. Roger Sipher makes an argument that the correlation between compulsory attendance regulation has had little statistical changes on the numbers attending classes. This is one statement that I would like to refute since those parents who hold the same arguments as the writer are compelled by the law to take their children to school and hence it has helped maintain high levels of school attendance. The writer takes an argument that it is not possible to give everybody an education, where he misses the point is in his assertion that we take that loophole to justify the relaxation of the rules which will see more students out of class. It should be noted that on top of providing basic education, schools play a big role in socializing students into human beings that can fit in a mixed society, this is an institution that helps impart some basic knowledge that helps human beings survive in a society. Discipline Sipher asserts that indisciplined students show little value for education and hence no need to force them to class. The writer wants to justify why we should do away with some of the rules, he takes an apathetic approach on this matter seeming to condemn this lot of students. One thing the writer should put into consideration is the fact that deviant behaviors can be eliminated if there are concerted efforts to revise this vice, with proper guidance and counseling such wayward students can revert to serious learning. If the writer’s arguments were to be put in law, there would be a sharp decrease in quality of educati
Introduction The debate on the use of technology still rages unabated. On one hand, technology has paved the way to a change, a change that virtually all people have welcomed. With this technological progress, the world seems reduced in size and terms like ‘global village’ have sprouted as a result to describe how connected people are in contemporary times. Things have become simplified; however, as the old adage asserts, ‘when the deal is too good, people ought to think twice.’ Although, technology is highly used for security purposes by almost all countries, it has in turn violated the initially prevailing individual privacy rights. As online services continue to blossom, gadgets, which cannot distinguish a private, and/or personal from a public package have arisen in the name of improving the security sector. Since people have the right to privacy, the end thereof is not warranted by the means owing to the corresponding impact. The government is not justified in using technology that may violate individual privacy in its security endeavors because, “People have the right to traverse the streets and parks of the DC without being under scrutiny of Chief Ramsey and the FBI” (Parenti, 2002, p. 432). Should the government break human rights the name of beefing up security? Why Even though the government seeks to enhance the safety of its people through the establishment of the surveillance machines, which is a right move, it fails to consider how the move interferes with peoples’ right to privacy. As a result, it loses the justification in using the technology because with the establishment of surveillance gadgets strategically located all over, along streets, inside buildings, and vehicles, information concerning people is currently being gathered on a continuous basis. Though peoples’ security is the intended outcome, there lacks a clear cut line between the kind of information, that ought to and the one that ought not to be collected. As Parenti (2002) exposits, “…when police watch a person with a high-powered intelligent camera…they are in effect conducting an unwarranted and unconstitutional search” (p. 432). Since the camera collects information of all people regardless of rank, there is a high possibility of arousing disputes from prominent people based on the revelation of their private or personal information. For instance, if President Obama’s privacy were publicized, would the world be at peace? Chesterman (2010) comes in handy to answer this when he says, “If we surrender our liberty in the name of security, we shall have neither” (p. 2). Political reasons deprive the government of this justification as elaborated next. Following the massive and uncontrolled information gathering, the government may seek to satisfy its political desires by falsely following up the whereabouts of a person, who seems to pose a political challenge. This is no more than an abuse of the available technology, which cannot justify the government use of it. John Adams, a former American president offers the best illustration of this issue. Kaminer (2002) s
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to find out the least cost solution for truckloads that will be shipped on each transportation route and the cost incurred when using that transportation route. Lowering down the total cost would result in the profitability margin for the company. Data for this purpose has been taken from the MGM375-0903A-01 Quality and Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Project files. Results indicate that the use of different production centers is costing the least. Justification for the use of transfer centers is also discussed in this paper. Solution Introduction to CANTECH Corporation CANTECH Corporation is a U.S based firm that operates worldwide, a publicly-traded, manufacturing company having annual sales of about $10 billion. CANTECH is one of the initiators of the petrochemical industry and it is considered as the technology leader in numerous market sectors. CANTECH is the low-cost producer for a number of commodities. CANTECH is currently an effective marketing approach which is based on providing a broad collection of products from one location. Major challenges Being the senior analyst in the distribution engineering, maintenance, and productions management group of the Central Engineering Department of the CANTECH Corporation, and based upon my earlier successes in the electronics division, I have been assigned a task to find the least cost solution for the truckloads that will be shipped for transportation of goods by analyzing the tables of production capacity, monthly demands and shipping costs. The three major projects which I have to look after include product quality and distribution problems at the Denver facility, a new distribution facility in the Northeast, and a quality program for CERG. The first project which is of product quality and distribution problems at the Denver facility has shown very slow physical growth since its foundation in the 1930s. Customer service has not yet been put into practice due to budgetary limitations; basically, customers desire to pick up multiple products from one location and due to this reason waiting for lines at each loading point could be observed easily. It is creating problems for the arrival of trucks picking up products on these centers. Additionally, there are some quality problems due to the latest policies i.e. the automotive industry (ISO 9000) is currently imposing on all of their suppliers (Scott, 2006). This problem has to be resolved very quickly. Secondly, if we observe a new distribution facility in the Northeast, It can be easily monitored that the divisional sales and marketing departments are currently demanding a new distribution facility which should be located near New York to provide services to as many clients as possible all through the Northeast. So this issue has to be resolved also. Thirdly and finally the quality program for CERG is the biggest challenge for me. Due to the increasing dominance of ISO 9000 programs, Company has now launched corporate-wide excellence through the quality pr
Every society is formed out of the common bonds that unite its inhabitants. The traditions and customs, socio-cultural values, and religious principles of the people very often play significant roles in the formation of a society. Religion has been the key factor in the formation of the American society; however, ever since the formation of the American society the role of religion has undergone considerable changes and one could see the present American society where the state and the Church stand in opposite poles. In the pursuit of power and domination globally, the religious values of the society have given way to industrialization, materialism, utilitarianism, capitalism, and power politics. The core values that once determined the American way of life were thoroughly Christian and the very concept of right and wrong in the society was decided by the dominant Christian values and morality in the American society. However, Christianity has lost its influential power over the American people, and “without the Christian banner to anchor the national spirit on a unified (albeit ever unpopular among most folks) system of ethics defined by their religion, America is still at a loss with regard to just what we as a nation wish to consider “right” and “wrong” or “just” and “unjust” ( Is Utilitarianism Compatible with the Core Values of an American Society? Why? Why not? 2008 ). Puritans laid emphasis on education and the Puritan ethics of truthfulness, conscientiousness, hard- work and self-discipline have influenced the formation of American society. However, when the church lost its hold over the believers the moral codes and ethical values upheld by the organized religion suffered great setbacks and this has adversely affected the morale and religious life of the American society. Modernism and the changed lifestyle of people caused great harm to the basic social institution –family. The disintegration of a marriage as an institution and the breakdown in family relationships were the ultimate results of this moral degradation. “It is through organized religion and family modeling that values and beliefs are inculcated in the younger generation” ( Religion and Cultural Values , 2008), and therefore the breakdown of families had far-reaching effects for the nation. The increased rate of divorces, the number of unmarried mothers, growth of child sexual abuse, orphans, and deserted aged people were the results of the failure of marriage as a social institution. The social and moral life of the American society witnessed degradation as the puritan way of life gave way to modernism. The rapid growth of science and technology-enhanced global relations; on the other hand, it also created more opportunities for the people of America to move away from religious faith. As Mohanty makes it clear: “No doubt technology and modernization have brought spectacular changes to human society at the same time it has also created many latent dysfunctions.” (Purna, 2005). The attitude and outlook of people towards life and religion also underwent remarkable changes. It is generally accepted that there is m
Fascism Fascism simply refers to a form of government whereby the state is given all the powers. In this type of government, the country remains the most important aspect. Nations under this type of government are run by a leader who has the total power of control over people and the government. Fascist leaders do not give citizens a chance to express their dissatisfaction with their governance. In most cases, these leaders apply autocratic rule to ensure that all citizens work hard for the good of the government and the entire country. These authoritarian leaders will use strong military forces to maintain law and order in their respective countries. This kind of leadership was first witnessed in the world after the First World War when Italy was ruled by Benito Mussolini. The first part of the 20th century would see the movement spreading rapidly to other regions such as Germany, Argentina, Japan, Spain, Mexico, and Brazil. Fascism was a powerful movement for quite a number of reasons at that time. For example, most countries lacked experience with democracy, owing to their past leadership styles associated with reigning of monarchs. Another obvious reason here was that many people were disappointed by the serious consequences, which the First World War had brought to their countries. These consequences would range from destruction of property to loss of lands and other crucial assets. Moreover, some countries such as Italy were not happy with the manner, in which other powerful nations treated them after the end of the Great War. In this regard, Benito Mussolini, who had emerged as a strong leader, went on to assure the Italians that he would do everything to restore the lost pride of his country. This way, the Italian leader set the pace for the movement, forcing other countries to follow in the same pattern. Fascism was associated with a number of defining features that would be observed through Militarism Corporation, Economic Nationalism, and Totalitarianism. Militarism Corporation was a common feature among fascism movements whereby the military and police forces were effectively used to help enforce law and order. Militarism was also used to help fascist governments gain full control of their people. Leaders believed in the use of the military and police to enforce rule. The leaders were characterized by unpopular development views and policies. Therefore, they were always in fear that the masses could revolt against their unpopular rule. In this regard, those who failed to show cooperation to the government were punished through military forces. As a result the forced cooperation with the government of the day, many people were killed through murder and political assassinations. The use of the military and police to force rule among the people caused much suffering among citizens because there were limitations on how they could express their dissatisfaction with government actions and policies. This militaristic nature of fascist governments would significantly result in overspending in terms of military affairs, even if there were other domestic issues that called for special attention from the government
Introduction Feeling stressed out has become more common in this modern age, where the challenges and adjustments required of an individual have increased. This paper is meant for college students and addresses the aspects of stress that are meaningful to them. Stress and its Implications for College Students We may believe that stress has only psychological relevance, but the perspective of psychologists is that stress is the physiological and psychological reaction of an individual to a condition that poses a threat calling for some kind of adaptation or adjustment. This is why stress has both physical and emotional components and can affect the health of the individual. The origins of stress can be traced to the fight-or-flight response in any individual. Such a perspective of stress may give rise to the impression that stress factors are severe. However it is not the significant events in the life of a more stressful individual, but the small problems and hassles that we face in our daily activities. For college students, such small problems and hassles arise from their academic responsibilities, expectations, and interaction with their colleagues. A look at the ten most common causes of stress in college students confirms that stress in college students arises from simple problems and hassles. These ten most common causes of stress among college students are worried about the future; lack of sufficient sleep; time wastage; inconsiderate smokers; physical appearance; too much to do; misplacing or losing things; insufficient time to complete requirements; worries about expectations; and loneliness. These causes can be translated into the simple failure experiences during the time spent at college and the lack of making the required adjustments. Let’s take the case of physical appearance and loneliness. The more physically attractive friends may find it easy to find a college partner, and this leads to the belief that only if one is physically attractive, does one get a partner. This leads to brooding and loneliness. Instead if one were to take a more positive attitude that it is not just physical looks that bring a partner and the right one will come along, then the stress factor goes away. This brings us to the matter of choice of right action in adjustment to the situation to avoid physical and emotional stress. Let us take another example in making the right adjustment to avoid stress. Most often submission of assignments on time is a hassle, for the time that has been available for it has been wasted and everything has to be done at the last moment. Besides the lack of time, there is also the worry of getting good grades. This stressful condition can be avoided by a little better responsibility and time management. Yes we all love a good time and we do need it, but let not the having of a good time give rise to stress later. Instead, it is better to choose to complete the assignment work during the week and the early weekend, and then have a good time with the remaining time in the weekend, which
Introduction Rome is a city of mysteries for, owing to its extremely rich history, it has gradually turned into a collection of architectural and artistic masterpieces which will never stop attracting the attention of tourists. The person of any interest or background will find it interesting to view the works of ancient, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and modern creators who have spent their lives perpetuating their ideas, feelings, and hopes in the intricate patterns of sculptures, buildings, and monuments. Any person, from a beginner to a professional will admire the pieces of art and architecture which evoke the feeling of mystery in the heart of every passer-by. The architectural creations, perhaps, can amaze the viewer most of all for there are always many hidden behinds the walls, arches, domes, and columns of the buildings which once served as residences, churches, market places, courts, hospitals, etc. for people of different origins and social status. One of such buildings is the Temple of Portunus which is often referred to as the Temple of Fortuna Virgilis because this is how the antiquaries have named it; however, such a designation is erroneous. The Temple of Portunus is a creation of the ancient times with such aspects as pseudoperipteral structure and Ionic columns being the most interesting about it; the temple also reveals certain facts about Roman ancient history and culture, as well as proves the uniqueness of the Roman architectural style. Description of the site: date of construction, location, historical significance The Temple of Portunus is located in Forum Boarium and the name of a person (or, possibly, people) that designed and erected it is, unfortunately, unknown. Forum Boarium is one of the oldest possessions of Rome which served it as a premier port where several commercial activities have been carried out. It was also a cattle market and the site for gladiatorial contests. However, what is most important, it was a religious center where two major temples, the Temple of Portunus and the Temple of Hercules Victor have been functioning. The Temple of Portunus has been erected between 120 and 80 B.C. on the remains of the building which existed there earlier (Stamper 62). This building, together with the Round Temple, is the only one, except Pantheon, of course, that has been preserved in good condition. The positioning of these two temples is remarkable: “The Temple of Portunus is sited parallel to the Tiber, facing north toward the street that led to the Pons Aemilius” (Stamper 62). The door of the Round Temple, however, is facing to the east, which means that these temples have been built of different sacred zones. The most interesting features about the site: pseudoperipteral structure and Ionic columns Quite interesting are the architectural features of the Temple of Portunus. This building is pseudoperipteral, which means, that, unlike peripteral temples that have similar columns a
When it comes to writing, the style proves to be important. It is necessary to be able to write appropriately, adequately, and clearly. Therefore, stylistic rules are useful to study and apply. Since I tend to write too many words, which are not usually required, rule 17 is crucial for me to learn thoroughly and to use efficiently. The rule is about the necessity to omit needless words. It feels like that this is something valuable to keep in mind in the course of writing. There is a great idea conveyed in the rule that “every word should tell” (Strunk and White 34). It implies that the written text should not contain any words which do not carry any meaning. However, the rule does not reject the possibility to go into details, provided the reader really needs them. In fact, the rule instructs how to be to the point and to employ words effectively. The rule provides great examples of how to replace needless words in writing. In my view, using fewer words and giving more meaning simplifies the understanding and improves the overall impression of the text. Thus, it is rather helpful. Apart from that, I would like to touch upon the problem which learners of English happen to face concerning using needless words. Unfortunately, when it comes to the vocabulary lists, there are many expressions that are supposed to be used by learners of English, which violate the rule. Hence, if English is not a native language, it might be difficult to avoid using unnecessary words. This happens because there are special vocabulary units subject to use at certain levels of language competence. Despite this, omitting needless words is the rule which I will try my best to apply in my writing works for this class and other classes. Work Cited Strunk, William, and E. B. Write. Elements of the Style. Abacon, 2003.