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Introduction Most of the current innovative options in the transport segment aims at helping commuters reduce the amount of time spend before reaching their destinations. This also have a consideration of available parking space and the amount of carbon footprint emitted. It is apparent therefore, that most of these innovative approaches are environmental conscious. There is likelihood that the Thai people would embrace new alternative methods of transport systems that avoids the routine traffic jams in the city. The best option for this would mean introduction of a more comprehensive cycling services within the city centre as the means of transportation. Not only is cycling economic and affordable to most people irrespective of their social status, it also improves the health status of its daily users as their preferred means of transport (Asia Web Direct 2010; Melbourne Bike Share 2010). Striving to retain a healthy nation through a clean environment with less transport cost incurred is the driving force for this business opportunity for people living in Bangkok. This paper therefore, presents a justification to ascertain how the Powerbike should lay its venture in the city. It also describes the current market consumers by focusing on both psychographic and demographic aspects as well as defining the appropriate strategic method of finding a desired position in the city to scale up the business. The last section involves determining the likelihood of this enterprising idea taking a service direction to service the Bangkok business market segment. These aspects are pivotal in determining the feasibility and viability of the project prior to its debut in the city because it will help set straight some issues that would otherwise make the entire venture unsuccessful. In so doing, it would be possible to institute measures to check any of those pitfalls likely to make the project unsuccessful. History of Powerbike The Powerbike traces its history from the north east Thailand at a place called Roi Et, the project initially begun as a family business, it is under the control of a sister and a brother, Nui and Ning (Vidalis et al. 2010). The project has a system of service to ensure their customers’ demands and desires form the priority of the business. These bicycles are available in several varieties to cater for clients’ specific needs. They have a good history in terms of service delivery, customer relations, and quality of produce. These are the key pillars of aiding Bangkok project. This makes Powerbike a unique product. It is from this assertion that venture needs to build a business prospective and expand it to a more successful venture in a more competitive place yet very crucial in doing the business. Powerbike are cheap and affordable, in fact every person can afford it, the owners also have good mechanisms of ensuring spare parts, and after sale services are available to customers. These characteristics makes Powerbike the better option for the Bangkok citizens most of whom e
Introduction The concept of human rights remains one of the major topics in modern philosophy and sociology. The exploration of values and principles that people from different parts of the world express is a theme that is closely connected to these communities’ culture. The influence of external factors on people’s values is apparent, which can be seen in various cultural differences, laws, and traditions (Bowman, 2012). For example, the question of women’s rights is often related to the culture in which these women exist. In some countries, women have similar rights to men, at least, in a legal way (Bowman, 2012). In others, women may have limited authority and autonomy based on the established laws (Bowman, 2012). However, the existence of cultural norms further complicates this situation, adding implicit standards that, while not legally binding, are enforced by society. A notable example of a tradition that is condemned by one part of the world but adopted in another is female circumcision in certain African
Abstract University years are often regarded as a period of transition to adulthood. Researchers agree that university experiences have certain effects on people’s personal development. However, it is still necessary to learn more about how this period affects people’s development. This study explores some effects that university experiences have on students. A qualitative research design is used to address the research problem. Eight students took part in the research. The chosen data collection method was the semi-structured interview, as this method enables the researcher to elicit a lot of information and encourage the participants to share their views freely. Open coding was used as the data analysis method. From this study, it is found that university experiences have had an impact on the interviewees’ personal development in terms of social interactions, maturity, independence, and the acquisition of positive habits. The participants report that they have become more extroverted, flexible, independent, and mature. It is thus clear that a university can be regarded as a positive environment that shapes students’ personal development. Introduction Psychological and emotional development differs at different stages of human life. The periods of adolescence and young adulthood are influential as they tend to shape how people transition into adulthood. For instance, the ways people interact with others are often shaped by their university experiences (Newman & Newman, 2014). Moreover, university experiences can affect the way one’s identity develops (Scott, Whiddon, Brown, & Weeks, 2015). It is necessary to note that social identity theories prevail in the modern academic world when it comes to analyzing the effects of educational experiences on students’ development (Patton, Renn, Guido, & Quaye, 2016). This theoretical framework entails a focus on various aspects including but not confined to such areas as ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual orientation. At the same time, it is still unclear whether university experiences can shape people’s features such as their major character traits, leadership styles, worldviews, and so on. McAdams (2015) states that university life can often be regarded as a positive environment that positively affects students’ personal development. The purpose of the present study is to identify whether university experiences influence students’ personal development. To this end, the research question is as follows: can one’s university experiences affect his or her personal development? It is important to mention my biases and background to ensure that these biases will not affect the process of analyzing and collecting data. I am a university student whose personal features were somewhat shaped during my first year of studies, which means that I expect to find that university experiences have many effects on individuals. Therefo
Introduction Guns do not kill people, people do. It is an old truth that remains topical. One should remember it before discussing the issue of weapons and their impact on the level of crime and violence in modern society. I am sure that the prohibition of arms sales will not contribute to the improvement of the situation. If a person wants to commit a crime, he/she will find ways to do it. However, law-obedient citizens will be deprived of an opportunity to defend themselves and will become potential victims. Therefore, access to weapons has always been an ongoing issue for the USA. Today, the problem becomes even more significant regarding the number of crimes committed by individuals who used guns. These accidents triggered vigorous debates related to the prohibition of firearms sale or its limitation. The U.S. society is divided into two camps which either support or oppose this idea. The given paper also delves into the issue and discusses critical points related to it such as the higher level of crime in states where laws of gun sale are stricter than in others, the rise of illegal sales, and the need for self-defense. For this reason, the primary aim of this paper is to prove that everyone should have access to weapons as it is guaranteed by the Constitution and demonstrate that restriction of sales is not a solution to the problem of violence in society. Essay Body The increased topicality of the issue and its contradictory character stipulated the appearance of numerous research works aiming at the investigation of the impact gun ownership have on the society. Surprisingly, the majority of these studies demonstrate a significant decrease in the level of violence in states where weapon bearing is not restricted and citizens can buy it easily (Carter, 2017). This conclusion could be used as the central argument to justify the further spread of guns among the population of the USA. The idea is that a significant number of guns among people serves as a constraining factor that makes criminals think about consequences of their actions and risks they might experience when committing a crime. Moreover, studies demonstrate a particular change in criminals mentalities that appear due to the existence of this very factor (Carter, 2017). Under these conditions, easy access to guns could help to stabilize the situation in society and solve the pr
Purpose- To review, analyze, critically assess and clearly articulate the federal process for funding congressionally mandated Homeland Security activities under the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Background- The unfortunate events of September 11 th compelled the US government to review its strategy on national security. As a result, it established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance the protection of its citizens from external threats. According to the DHS, other measures which have been taken since then include the enactment of the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004, the implementation of the recommendations of the 9/11 commission act of 2007, the enactment of the US Patriot act of 2001, comprehensive engagement in meeting global challenges including environmental and national security, strengthening the economy of the country to recover from the effects of the 2008 global financial crisis and the development of several presidential policy directives and executive orders. All these are aimed at making the issue of national security a responsibility of everybody. The DHS coordinates all state and non-state security agencies to make sure that the security of the nation is not compromised. One of the approaches used by the DHS is provision of funds in form of grants to finance security related projects in the US. The DHS supports the National Preparedness System (NPS) through the HSGP. The NPS in turn provides support for the development, sustainment and delivery of essential capabilities for the achievement of the National Preparedness Goal (NPG), which aspires to have a secure and resilient nation. The HSGP is based on the following five pillars:   * Protection   * Prevention   * Response   * Mitigation   * Recovery The HSGP is divided into three interconnected grant programs which provide funds to a range of security related activities such as planning, purchase of equipment, organization, administration, training, management and other exercises. The three programs under the HSGP are as follows:   * The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)   * The Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)   * The Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) – In the FY 2013, the program was allocated a tune of $ 354, 644,123. As per the federal emergency management agency, SHSP supports strategies for addressing the organization, planning, training and purchase of equipment for various activities aimed at preventing, protecting, mitigating and responding to emergencies related to terrorism or other calamities. The SHSP also facilitates the state preparedness report initiative with funds for various activities. In the FY 2013, the funds were allocated based on the following factors:   * Anticipated effectiveness   * Minimum legislated amounts   * The risk methodology of the DHS The State Administrative Agency (SAA) allocated the funds to all the 50 states and the following districts:   * Guam   * American Samoa   * Northern Mariana Is
Introduction The twentieth century for the world and America, in particular, was a period of eternal upheavals, crises, and the resulting hopes for the best. Many authors of those times tried to present reality positively, hoping for an early improvement in both their own lives and the state of the society in which they lived. However, the overwhelming majority of creative people created works that categorically, with the force of a hammer striking an anvil, declared the deplorable state of the world around them. The most laconic in the depiction and criticism of the society of his time was Arthur Miller, who presented the world with two significant works: “Death of a Salesman” and “Incident at Vichy.” Of these two plays, the most interesting is the story of the failed salesman Willy Loman, who lives in a small house between the two skyscrapers. By analyzing Willy’s life path, his relationship with his family, and the end of his long but poor life, one can understand why his desire to please everyone ultimately led him to failure in everything. The Childhood Trauma It is worth starting with the very plot of the play, which takes place directly in New York during the protracted depression and economic crisis that befell the United States in the 1930s. The life of ordinary workers and small entrepreneurs, as Willy Loman is, is entirely hopeless and gloomy. However, to the surprise of any viewer and reader, the work’s main character is surprisingly optimistic and, at least outwardly, cheerful. This is due to the nature, or rather psychotrauma, of the protagonist, who was a boy who grew up without a father figure. The only close candidate for this role was his older brother, Ben. However, he also leaves home at the age of seventeen. Later, Willy often sees Ben in visions – at the age of seventeen, he left home, and by the time he was twenty, he became fabulously rich in the diamond mines of Africa. For the broken and deeply saddened Willy, the brother is the living embodiment of such a dear hero of the American dream. He wants his sons, especially the eldest, Biff, to succeed in life, getting rich and becoming worthy. At a certain point in the play, Happy speaks to his brother the words that his father repeats all the time. For example, he declares: “You’re well-liked, Biff. That’s why I say to come back here, and we both have the apartment” (Miller 14). However, the eldest son of a salesman is not as convinced of his father’s words as his brother Happy, and for several reasons. One of the very first and foremost betrayals of his father in childhood, because for Biff, his well-liked father was an idol. However, being guided by his father in the direction of becoming a charming guy, Biff kicks off his studies, gets a low score in math, and ends up being denied a diploma. The Obsessive Thoughts The very idea that the main thing in a person’s success is his decent appearance and c
Introduction and Rationale Communication plays a very important role in our lives. People use it every day and everywhere. It is a way on how people can understand each other since it is a mode of transferring information from one person to another. Individuals and groups of people process thoughts, ideas, and emotions through communication. The communication process involves the source of the message that encodes the information and then passes it via the communication channel. The receiver decodes the message, processes the information. Some receivers through electronic means have automatic reply systems to send a reply immediately via the same communication channel while others may do it manually through the electronic format and may take time to reply. Good and effective communication is needed, however, it is essential that we know how to communicate because “communicating in the right way is important.” There are a lot of different various processes and methods of communication depending on the channel used that communication can take place. There are also different types and styles of communication. Communication may be classified based on the channels used for communicating. These are either verbal communication or non-verbal communication process. Verbal communication usually involves written and oral use of words and language. On the other hand, non-verbal communication usually is transmitted through body language, visual arts, facial expressions and diagrams, or even moving and non-moving pictures used for communication. The reason for this research paper is for people to have a better understanding of what effects are being brought about by the incorrect messages that were being encoded and decoded relating to nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is perceived information that is neither written nor spoken. This type of communication has primary sources such as our five senses (touch, hear, taste, see and hear), it can also be through signs and symbols, colors, body languages such as gestures, facial expressions, posture, and feeling. It is basically a silent language that was being sent from the sender to the receiver, something that is not being taught formally and which has even existed before language itself was invented. Identification of a general area of study There are times when words are no longer necessary. Apparently, there are a few words for shapes, aside from a very few simple ones. Particular shapes sometimes can be more effectively perceived via hand movements and gestures. The same thing applies to the out interpersonal area, where it is better to express by using nonverbal communication. “Our awareness of nonverbal communication is vital not only for our survival but also for understanding the needs, feelings, emotions, and thoughts of others. Research has revealed that messages between individuals are conveyed 55 percent of the body, 38 percent from the voice – inflection, intonation, volume – and 7 percent from the words” (Calero 5). It is not only through verbal communication that we can understand e
The three stories chosen for this essay have several points in common. All are set in the country and all examine the lives of an incomplete family, one with the father absent. The first one, Henry Lawson’s “The Drover’s Wife,” is set in the Australian bush, as is the second, “The Chosen Vessel” by Barbara Baynton; and the third story is set in the American South, Flannery O’Connor’s “Good Country People.” In the first story, the husband is away droving cattle, in the second he is away shearing sheep and in the third, he has been divorced by Mrs. Hopewell. These women are heroic in their way, isolated from the world and primarily concerned about the well-being of their children, even Mrs. Hopewell’s whose daughter, Joy, is thirty-two years of age. The stories have one other factor in common: all have deep religious subtexts but unconventional ones in that all are to a greater or lesser extent critical of God for placing an excessively great burden on these women’s shoulders. Lawson’s story does not have an religious theme. It is the story of a drover’s wife who lives in a shack in the bush with her four children and a dog called Alligator, nineteen miles from the nearest house. The presence of a black snake throws the household into an uproar, and it is only the mother’s cool head that prevents a full-scale panic. She orders the children into the kitchen where she can keep an eye on them, as well as on the snake’s hiding place. Day turns into night, and it is the mother who keeps a vigil by candlelight, a stick by her side, as she waits for the snake to come out. Throughout that long night she recalls episodes from her life in the bush: putting out a bushfire, helped only by her oldest son, Tommy; making bullets to shoot a mad bullock, then skinning it to sell the hide; trying to save the dam her husband dug from breaking during a flood; fighting disease, deterring tramps from invading her home, and always there is the maddening monotony of the bush and the loneliness of being without a husband, friends or neighbors. She takes pride in her achievements, even though the world takes no notice. The only time she breaks down is when she realizes the aboriginal she hired to stack wood built the wood-pile hollow, a betrayal of trust and goodwill that she finds hard to forgive. She is saved by “her keen sense of the ridiculous” (Lawson 5) when she picks up a handkerchief to wipe her eyes and finds it full of holes. Eventually, the snake is caught and beate
Introduction: How the problem could have happened The relations between Australia and Vietnam start to develop today according to the principles of the strategic cooperation. However, there is a significant controversy in courses of the Communist party leaders in the country 1 . The pro-Western politicians focus on the necessity to unite the political forces while facing the threat of strengthening China in the Indo-Pacific region. The pro-Chinese leaders indicate the need of concentrating on the Communist course in the region 2 . It is important to note that the relations between Australia and Vietnam have been stabilised only recently because the political controversies in Vietnam were discussed as threatening the order in the region during a long period of time 3 . The Vietnam War and the participation of Australia in it as the ally of the United States in 1965-1972 had significant consequences for the security of Australia and affected the contemporary state’s defence policy 4 . Therefore, modern drivers of threat and possible opportunities in the region related to Australia should be discussed in the context of the modern Vietnamese political contests and with references to the Vietnam War’s outcomes 5 . Although the recent political struggle of the pro-Western and pro-Chinese members of the Communist party in Vietnam can influence Australia only indirectly, the impact of such instability in the region can affect the Australian security policies considerably. The influential factors include the intensified conflicting ideologies’ opposition, the active migration and economic crises, the threat of new conflicts, the dependence on the large powers, the protection of the Western pattern of politics, and the possibility to develop relations with both Eastern and Western countries. Why the threat is important for Australia The main questions to answer are what connections are between the Vietnam War and the modern internal political contests in Vietnam and how this context can influence the development of the security strategy in Australia. The problem is in the fact that Australia is one of the unique middle powers in the region that relies on the Western political patterns and aims to develop the close relations with such nations as the United States and the United Kingdom. From this point, relying on the support of the United States in the 1960s, Australia should have demonstrated its support for the large Western political power in contrast to the power of the Soviet Union 6 . Thus, Australia sent her troops to support the Western ideology and the US Army in Vietnam while opposing the spread of the Communist visions in the region. In this context, the political controversies in Vietnam led to separating the nation into two camps of supporters