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The concert was entitled Haendel: La Resurrection (“Handel: La Resurrezione, Sacred Oratorio in Two Parts”). The concert was conducted by Vaclav Luks, and it featured Kateřina Kněžíková (soprano), Hana Blažíková (soprano), Mariana Rewerski (alto), Eric Stoklossa (tenor), Tobias Berndt (bass). This concert can be regarded as an excellent example of Baroque music. I chose Baroque music as I felt I needed to listen to more pieces pertaining to this style. For me, this style is the closest as the two other styles we learned are too solemn (Medieval) or too folk, so-to-speak (Renaissance). I love ornamental music, which is simple and, at the same time, very complicated. I chose Handel as he is a representative of the period of Late Baroque. I believe it is the highest form of style. Handel managed to employ the experience of previous composers and create a majestic piece. The piece is very refined and exquisite. The harmony of various musical instruments and voices is truly amazing. The piece is an oratorio, which is similar to opera, as there is a choir and/or soloists and orchestra. Opera is a characteristic feature of Baroque style. It is necessary to note that this style is highly ornamental. The chordal foundation and homophony can be seen as characteristic features of Baroque music. Handel’s oratorio is another example of these characteristics as the following instruments are employed: bass viol, violins, cellos, double bass as well as trombones, trumpets, oboes. The orchestra included more than twenty instruments, and each of them played its own part, which was only an element of a major piece. This complicated composition is also typical of the style. It is important to note that bass was often utilized in baroque pieces. Thus, there were bass instruments and bass vocals. Another characteristic of the piece is its functional harmony, which is typical of baroque music. It is necessary to note that religious themes were still used in operas and oratorios. Handel’s oratorio is also based on a religious topic, as it tells a story of the encounter of Maria Magdalena, Lucifer, and a number of saints. Of course, this is an eternal story of the conflict between the good and the evil. The oratorio is quite grand, but, at the same time, it is easy to follow, and it is very appealing. Even though it is an online concert, I had a feeling I was there. I did not take any breaks. I turned off the light and watched the concert. The atmosphere of the concert inevitably passed on to me. This atmosphere was quite magical. The orchestra played beautiful and quite grand music. The mix of string and wind instruments was absolutely stunning. Vocals emphasized the grandeur of the piece. They also helped to picture the story better. The location where the concert took place also contributed to the creation of a specific atmosphere of divine presence. I have to
Introduction Child rearing entails a number of activities which a parent or guardian should do in order to fulfil his/her duty. These include; provision of education, administering discipline and supporting children. All these go into raising enthusiastic, happy, confident and secure children. In discharging their duty, parents, guardians, teachers, policemen and the general public depend on a number of sources that provide valuable information on how effective they should carry out their duties. These sources include; newspaper articles, magazine articles, books, advertisements, pamphlets, documentaries, and TV programs. These sources attempt to reach out and inform their respective audiences in different ways. Consequently, these sources can lead to changes in attitude and behaviour among their respective audiences. This essay entails an evaluation and critique of the effectiveness of different sources of information such as newspaper articles, magazine articles, books and advertisements in reaching out and informing their respective audiences. The essay also involves an evaluation of the writers’ style, the type of audience being addressed by the source, choice of words, tone and clarity of the sources in presenting different types of information. The essay will also go ahead and look at how the sources employ graphics, color, photos, illustrations, and space in drawing the attention of the intended audience. Newspaper Articles ‘Messages of Child Drowning Prevention’ is a newspaper review in the Kansas Journal of Medicine. The articles is meant to draw the attention of the general public to take note of the rising cases of injury-related deaths of children of ages 1-14 years old in the United states (Chesser et al. 1). The authors starts by showing how important the information contained in the article is by starting that, “Drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related child deaths in the United states,” (Chesser et al. 1). This first sentence draws the attention of the reader and keeps him/her in the mood of wanting to learn more. The title is also framed in such a way that, a concerned parent or guardian would wish to read it. The authors use simple and native English devoid of jargon in delivering the message home. The article also is based on statistical evidence regarding the current issue and thus it helps the reader to take the information given therein seriously. Although the article is presented in plain black and white colors, it is arranged in an attractive manner with tables drawn that provide additional information. The authors conclude the article by drawing the attention of those with the greatest responsibility in ensuring that the message reaches as many people as possible by stating that, “Drowning or near-drowning incidents provide an opportunity for the media to educate the public regarding drow
The Board of Education and Violation of Privacy Mrs. Pettit, who was a dedicated teacher, was accused of being immoral after attending “The Swingers” private club in Los Angeles (Shaw, 2013). In this case, the Board of Education violated the privacy rules since the party was private, and only Mrs. Pettit and her husband were invited. Consequently, attending this event would not have any adverse impact on her students, as they would not be able to participate or get any information. Apart from the need to monitor the actions of employees at work, a right to privacy is still one of the civil liberties, as every citizen of the United States of America has a right to have a personal life (Shaw, 2013). Based on the factors provided above, the Board of Education had no legal grounds to get involved in Mrs. Pettit’s life, and any organization has to take into account these considerations for ethical decision-making. The first reason for no right to fire her was the fact that the Board of Education violated a right to privacy. In turn, no connection between the attendance of the swinger party, accusations in oral copulations, and her teaching practice were found. For example, some of her fellow teachers defined her as a dedicated professional (Shaw, 2013). Consequently, there were no legal grounds for discharge, as her actions complied with the school’s rules and policies while delivering outstanding outcomes. Furthermore, the Supreme Court did not find any reasons for firing Mrs. Pettit while questioning the rationale behind the actions of the Board of Education. Evaluation of Pettit’s Behavior In the context of the case study, the actions of Mrs. Pettit could not be characterized as unprofessional or immoral since she attended a private meeting in Los Angeles. Simultaneously, it had no direct impact on her skills as a teacher, as her students and colleagues stated that she was a valued specialist (Shaw, 2013). When referring to different ethical theories, her actions outside school could be discovered as appropriate due to their privacy. For example, according to virtue ethics, the attendance of “The Swingers” could be considered as moral, as it had no impact on her characteristics such as dedication and commitment. Utilitarian ethics also do not find any connection between her teaching practice and profession. For example, the main goal of this theory is to increase the utility and maximize the level of happiness (Shaw, 2013). Due to the lack of the link, her actions in the classroom tend to have a positive impact on the education of students and motivate them to have outstanding educational performance. The only theory that may question the appropriateness of her activities is Kantianism since it evaluates the matters and values that trigger particular actions (Shaw, 2013). Nonetheless, Mrs. Pettit’s activities both inside and outside the classroom, comply with the major values of this ethical approach, as she treats everyone with respect, care, and love. Based on the findings indicated above Mrs. Pettit is fit
Introduction The Personality Assessment Inventory test (PAI) is a clinical assessment test for adult persons for assessing their personality. Leslie Morey invented the test in the year 1990. It has been heralded as one of the greatest tests to be invented for the sake of personality assessment. The PAI test, as is commonly referred to, is a clinical assessment test used by psychologists in the appraisal of a grown-up person’s qualities prior to a general psychoanalysis. It is viewed as a comprehensive test because it covers many constructs that relate to many mental disorders in humans. Although it qualifies as the best test ever, the personality assessment inventory analysis has both its strong and weak points. Sources to be used to Criticize the PAI Test To prove the above claim, the study will use journals published concerning the PAI system as the source of their critique of the system. Journals are one of the most authoritative publications in academic circles because of the thoroughness they give any work before accepting it for publication. In any case, before a researcher’s work is published, the work must meet certain standards that are acceptable in the research world. This approval can only be done through interrogation. The writer will also go through the results of different PAI tests to establish their weaknesses and strengths in assessing psychoanalytically the mental situation of a patient. PAI reports as done by psychologists have details explaining the tests that have been performed and their results. They indicate the findings that have been made by the test in all fields that have been tested by the psychologist. Thus, anyone with the relevant knowledge is able to analyze the tests and make a conclusion on the findings. Critique of the Test The Test is Comprehensive The PAI test can be described as a very comprehensive test concerning human psychoanalysis because the components used in
Introduction There are several myths regarding the safety of herbal medicine. Patients mostly do not perceive herbal medication as drugs with possible side effects. Therefore, this creates the need for public education. Based on the clinical scenario, the first and immediate action is for the nurse to create a teaching plan that would be used to facilitate health education on the possible drug-drug interactions. The nurse should use a face-to-face interaction. Patient Teaching Plan The medication teaching plan for the patient would include the dangers of traditional Chinese medicine and the harm that the drug-drug interactions might bring to the body. The nurse will enlighten the patient regarding several reports that have described Chinese herbal products as being contaminated with drugs, heavy metals or toxins, and not containing the listed ingredients (NCCIH, 2014). Furthermore, the nurse should elaborate that some of the natural products used in Chinese medicine can adversely interact with other drugs leading to adverse side effects, or being dangerous to people suffering from specific medical conditions (NCCIH, 2014). Example of Regimen Factor Impact on Patient’s Condition The regimen is the primary factor behind her rectal bleeding and bleeding gums. This is because a major element in her regimen is the Ginko Biloba . The Ginko Biloba is traditionally used in treating circulatory disorders. One of the harmful effects of the drug is that it inhibits platelet aggregation, thus bringing about bleeding (Manoj, Kulkarni & Wadkar, 2014). Furthermore, the patient takes Ginko Biloba together with aspirin in which the drug-drug interaction increases the risk of bleeding.
There is hardly a single history boo in the word that would not put an emphasis on famous people. Claimed to have laid the cornerstones to the further development and success, or, on the contrary, to massive devastations and chaos, these people are considered the semi-gods of this world, the Zeus-like creatures who would turn the world in ruins once throwing a temper tantrum. Thomas Carlyle, the father of the Great Man Theory, claims that “external circumstances and influences count little. The Great Man is supreme” (Carlyle 9). However, when analyzing some of the world’s greatest people of the present days and reconsidering their impact on certain event in the history of the world. Taking the life story of Queen Elizabeth as an example, one will see inevitably that she rather used her chances than wrote the history of England. To start with, the way in which the famous Virgin Queen actually became the Queen of England is worth considering. She did not fight for her title, nor did she make any conscious effort to become the leader of England – the role of the queen was handed to her as soon as her father passed away and there was no other heir to the throne left whatsoever. Therefore, the course of history created good premises for her to become a queen, which she, to her credit, used to the full and earned a reputation worth its weight in gold. Whenever one speaks of Queen Elizabeth, the famous Church Settlement issue is the first argument for Carlyle’s position on the role of the great men. Indeed, the solution which the queen came up with to solve the arguments which were constantly arising among the representatives of two confessions, the Protestants and the Catholics, was unique and rather adequate; creating the church that was supposed to tie the existing confessions together, basing the solution on a compromise, was a really clever idea, which one must give Queen Elizabeth credit for. However, if considering the reform from a historical standpoint, one will see inevitably that the solution which the Virgin Queen suggested was actually what the entire United Kingdom had been going to. Every event in the historical record of the relationships between the Catholics and the Protestants led to the conclusion which Elizabeth provided; the idea of creating a church which would unite the existing confessions was absolutely on-the-nose, and there was no need in landing lights to the idea of the Anglican Church development. Since numerous religious debates have spawned a lot of conflicts which led to disturbances among the people of England and confrontations among the members of different churches, it is hardly
Organizational analysis refers to evaluation of an organization’s systems, functions and capacity in order to enhance productivity and performance through increasing efficiency of the workers. It does so through study of the behaviors of people in order to create efficient relationships. It involves creation of work models based on theories that depict the way an organization functions and develops. It is accountable for the response of organizations to changes and the ways in which an organization introduces changes (Hepworth & Hepworth, 2006). Organizational analysis must be distinguished from organizational planning which involves design of the organization’s structure and division of responsibilities within the organization. The purpose of organizational analysis is to determine the best way to increase the efficiency of an organization. Organizational models are the basis for organizational skills. Models help determine the most effective way to achieve a particular set of goals and objectives. They are usually based on structure, technology, or behavior of members of an institution. Sociologists have four basic models to choose from including the classical or rational model, the participative or national model, the cognitive model, and the social-technical model. Fredrick Taylor is credited with pioneering the rational model. He argued that the most effective way to achieve completion o task was the best way. In his view, the best method was the one, which allowed a person to perform task in the least time available. It was his opinion that if both the management and employees performed tasks in this way, organizations would become more efficient in their delivery of service (Perrow, 1970, p. 93). His theory was criticized on the basis that sometimes workers had to engage in multiple-tasks at once. The rational model perpetuates the view that an organization can achieve desired results through modification of strategies (Powell and Dimaggio 1991). The participative or national model takes a holistic view towards organizations. They do not exist as a single unit; they are systems. In as much as they pursue their own goals, they also pursue other goals outside their main business and must balance the two sets of goals. Modification is not planned, but occurs abruptly because of conditions, which cause instability in the organization. It’s a result of natural reaction based on values and behaviors of the members. Changes in one sector of the organization affects all other departments. A leader or social worker cannot change only one department within the organization but has to change the entire organization According to the socio-technical model, organizations can alter their structure as they keep evolving. Exchange of information and interactions of members usually bring change to the structure of an organization. The organization is affected by other factors within its surroundings such as human behavior, social factors, technology and other variables. A task is successfully performed through conversion of an input into an output and tasks are subdivided (Hughes
The Bunker Hill Monument is an emblem that represents the revolutionary war at Breed’s Hill near Bunker Hill. The monument, 67 meters tall, was built out of granite. The Bunker monument was constructed within the year 1827 to 1843, in Massachusetts, at a town called Charleston. A granite railway was put up purposely to ferry granite form the quarry at Quincy, Massachusetts, to the Bunker Hill. From the base to the apex of the monument, there are 294 steps. The staircase is spiral and is constructed in the inside of the monument up to the pinnacle. At the top, visitors could have a beautiful and clear view of Boston and the battlefield. At the apex, there are two canons made out of brass that were used in the revolutionary war. Stealth took the canons out of Boston in 1775. This monument was amongst the first to capture and document America’s history. The site, where the revolutionary war was fought, is known as Freedom. The monument is in the custody of the Boston National Park. This essay explores what the monument represents, why it was built and by whom it was built. The American government formed an Association in 1823 and mandated it to acquire all the sites where the, June 17, 1775, war was fought (Packard 5). The Association was further tasked to build a fitting park to honor the heroes of the revolutionary war. The Association commenced its work by setting up a team of artists to design a plan for the monument. The selected team comprised of Engineer Loammi Baldwin, Daniel Webster, George Ticknor, Washington Allston and Gilbert Stuart. About fifty plans were proposed about the design of the monument. The first team could not agree on a plan; hence, another one was constituted. The new team included H.A.S. Dearborn, Edward Everett, Seth Knowles, S.D. Harris and Perkins T.H. The team agreed on a design called obelisk. It was done by Horatio Greenough. Loammi, the engineer, was praised for modifying the monument. Construction took off in 1827 under the watch and stewardship of Solomon Willard, architecture by qualification. The materials used included 2 cubic yards of granite block. The obelisk was extracted from a quarry at Quincy through wedging technique. A transportation fee to the construction site was $5.40 on each cubic yard. Lack of sufficient funds heavily affected the progress of the project. The construction process had to be sopped when the cash budget had been exhausted totally. The only option that was feasible was to sell the acquired parcels of land to raise the required funds to finish the monument. They sold off ten acres in the year 1838, only retaining the apex of Breed’s Hill. Once the required funds were raised, the construction process resumed
National Real Estate Market Conditions The state of the United States real estate market has been rather problematic during the recent two years. According to JP Morgan (2009), the year 2008 can be assessed as the worst year for the US economy since the time of the Great Depression, and the professionals of JP Morgan (2009) expect 2009 to be even worse in its influence on financial markets on the whole, and real estate market in particular (p. 1). The recent figures prove this point, as in the fourth quarter of 2008 commercial transactions in the real estate market decreased by the rate of 80% compared to the 2007 levels. The specialists of JP Morgan (2009) connect this developmental trend of the real estate market to the global economic recession and its influence upon the major demand-forming factor for real estate, i. e. employment and its low rates observed in 2008 and 2009 (JP Morgan, 2009, p. 3). The depressed condition of the US real estate market is illustrated by the retail sales rates, which have been displaying a sharp and steady downturn amounting to the 20% decrease as estimated for January 1, 2009 (JP Morgan, 2009, p. 6). Under these conditions, the apartment investment has been at the lowest level among all real estate trading areas with sales decreasing by 75% according to December 2008 data. Given the above discussed economic and financial market conditions, the real estate market is subjected to risks of concentration in an exclusive market segment, a decrease of real estate value, unemployment growth, and the risk of decrease in value of the property for sale, resale, or rent. Apartment Investment Details The general conditions of apartment investment in the US real estate market prove to be as difficult as the conditions of the whole market. For example, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (2009) and JP Morgan (2009) forecast the continued decrease in apartment rentals and sales rates. This brings the theory of the real estate cycle into the spotlight as the equilibrium in this cycle, or its absence is determined by such basic real estate factors as vacancy rates, rent trends, asset price trends, cap rates, and level of new construction. Generally, the current real estate market conditions in the area of apartment sales and rent are far from equilibrium according to the real estate cycle. In more detail, the real estate cycle presupposes the state of equilibrium when supply and demand are equal in the market. According to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (2009), vacancy rates in apartment real estate in the US have reac