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The press release under analysis is presented by the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates. The press release is entitled “The International Policing and Security Conference”. The press release aims to draw attention and engage people in the discussion of security issues of the United Arab Emirates. Security is regarded as one of the most significant aspects of the United Arab Emirates’ development. The Ministry of Interior is a strategic partner of the conference under evaluation. There are six general types of press releases including general, event, launch, product, staff announcement, and expert positioning releases (“Writing and Formatting Tips for News Releases” 4). “The International Policing and Security Conference” is an event press release. It presents all the necessary information concerning the event. The effective event press releases should contain 5 W’s and H. The conference is to be held under the patronage of Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The conference is organized by Rabban Academy. All strategic partners and sponsors are identified (Who?). Global challenges and local solutions for security issues are to be addressed at the conference (What?). The conference was conducted on 4-5 November 2015 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (When? and Where?). The reason (Why?) for the conference is described as follows — “Security is one of the main pillars and strategic priorities of the United Arab Emirates” (“Policing and Security Conference” 3). The procedure is described in detail in conference description (How?). AIDA model will be utilized for the evaluation of the event press release. Thus, the first element is attention or awareness (“AIDA Model” par. 5). As far as the press release is presented in the brochure, images and typographic elements are used to draw attention. The second part “Interest” is achieved by providing information concerning the participants of the event (keynote speakers on security issues that are known worldwide). There are no vivid examples of ways to evoke “Desire”. “Action” element is not present as well. As far as it is an event press release, the only action required is to register, but there is no urge to do so. The target audience of the press release is specific. It includes individuals who are interested in the security issues of the United Arab Emirates. It can be state and local authorities, academicians, and representatives from border control departments and services. The target media of press releases are online sources. The information about the conference may be accessed on the official portal of the Ministry of Interior. Also, one can listen to the recorded version of the announcement (“The International Policing and Security Conference” par. 1). There are ten most frequently used story angles to present the press release (“Ten Most Common News Angles for Media Releases” par. 3). The local angle is used because it is conne
Introduction Cleopatra , directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, with a fantastic performance by Elizabeth Taylor as the last ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra. The movie spans the last years of Egypt before it became a Roman province, with the political intrigue around it and the emotional intrigue that Cleopatra stirred with her wit, beauty, and ambition. The sprawling historical drama truly is a sight to behold, and the immense budget is well worth it. Main body The main character, Cleopatra, belonged to the Ptolemaic dynasty, created after Alexander the Great’s conquest and death. She initially ruled jointly with her brother. However, after his attempts to accumulate power and kill her, Cleopatra used Caesar’s strength for her advantage, which resulted in her brother’s death and her becoming the sole ruler of Egypt. That is the way she is portrayed in the movie: passionate yet coldly ambitious, dismissive of the lesser people, commanding men with her powerful presence and quick wit. To her allies, she was a lover, a pillar of emotional support, and a sponsor. To her enemies, she was a force to be reckoned with, flaunting magnificent shows of wealth, beauty, and unbending will. The only man who was her equal is Julius Caesar, and their banter at the beginning of the movie shows the strength of both of their minds and the sharpness of both of their tongues. Every conflict in the movie seems to revolve around Egypt. The civil war between Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIII attracted Rome’s attention because Egypt was a valuable source of grain. Egypt was also affluent, which is why Mark Antony was forced to plead with Cleopatra to fund his legions. Later, Egypt became a political target for Rome, as Octavian moved to conquer and plunder it for his Empire. In the last scenes of the movie, his soldiers are seen pillaging the Egyptian gold. Riches, influence, and fertile land were what made Egypt so important to Rome. The critical thing to understand is that before Caesar, Rome did not have emperors. His allies assassinated him for trying to consolidate power and declare himself the sole ruler. The Roman title of dictator meant that he was respected by the citizens and could exert his rule through his dictates. However, the Senate, an aristocratic decision-making body, could approve or veto these dictates by voting, limiting the dictator’s power. Monarchical power, on the other hand, is often unrestricted, which is what Romans did not want. Alexander the Great was a ruler of Macedonia that co
Introduction China has been in existence for over 5000 years. It has developed in both philosophy and art over this period of time. Invention of products and technologies has taken place too. This includes silk, paper, gunpowder and moveable-type printing. China has fought fights, some of which it conquered, while some it lost (Thorp 56). Thesis The Chinese culture over its long history; how it has remained constant throughout as seen from the Silk Road and Opium Wars, by the evidence of artifacts. Chinese Artifacts Museum It is a museum that is located at the lower level of Culture Center. It receives students and tourists since it showcases rare replicas of different kinds of Chinese artifacts. Situated at the Award-winning Exhibit Hall: “Our Chosen Land: 100 years of development of Chinese community in Calgary”. The exhibition is divided into two main parts: “History of Chinese Canadians in Canada” which showcases the life of the Chinese immigrants in Canada. The other part: “Evolution of Chinese Community in Calgary” which shows and illustrates the development of Chinatown. At the museum, one can look for replicas of horses and soldiers in different postures, replica sets of handcrafted furniture among others (Dingbo 78). The use of cowry shells was used in China as a monetary value, about 1800BC. By 400BC bronze coins had replaced cowry shells. There is no evidence whether this change was brought about by the Chinese people or by the interaction with the West Asia. These coins were made by being shaped out of clay and Chinese characters painted on them. They also had squared holes in the middle for easy storage. The existence of the Silk Road boosted trade. It was a 5000 mile stretch that linked Asia to Europe and to Africa. At this long stretch, the Chinese exchanged their coins and other products for others. Today people still travel through the Silk Road and have found evidence of goods, bronze coins included, that were traded during those times. This clearly shows that the Chinese culture remained unchanged during a long period of time (Wei 80). The Opium Wars took place in two phases. The first was between 1839 and 1842 while the second was between 1856 and 1860. The first was the Great Britain against China. British merchants smuggled opium into China so as to balance their trade with tea. China’s prohibited this kind of trade. In response to this, the British sent gunboats to attack several gunboats to attack several coastal cities of China. The second Opium war involved the attacking of Beijing by British and French troops during which China lost. All along during these wars, trade drastically dropped and the bronze coins lost value. Conclusion Communal art was created alongside other tools. Shelter and appliances necessary for basic life were created too. The emergence of social classes separated the art. However, the parallel growths of these arts have been the main factor in the driving of the Chinese national art. The life of fork art for example, brings out the idea of the emotional and psychol
David Barton Gym is a widely-known brand, which incorporates several filial branches across the country, including ones in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, and others. This paper aims to discuss the peculiarities of the company’s marketing. The questions of its positioning, targeting, communication with customers and employees as well as brand’s philosophy will be discussed. The Brand’s Positioning and Targeting First of all, it is essential to discuss how the David Barton Gym brand is represented and to which target groups it appeals. According to the company’s website, the first fitness facility under the David Barton Gym brand was opened in 1992, and since then the company continues to promote a very distinct and thus memorable public image. The firm positions itself more as a community, which is formed around the particular lifestyle, than merely a place to work out. David Barton gyms are designed with an apparent and obvious reference to the New York’s clubbing nightlife aesthetics, and it is a very logical decision given that the first David Barton fitness club was opened in New York, in the era when the lifestyle of the night partying was trendy among the young population of Big Apple. Therefore, it is evident that the company primarily positions itself for a younger audience, which typically tends to live an urban lifestyle. It is apparent that David Barton Gym targets the people who are aware of their health and who wants to keep their body in shape since this trend is a very wide-spread cultural phenomenon of the modern society. Another group, to which the brand appeals, is the LGBT community. The following section will dwell upon the discussion of the firm’s corporate philosophy since it comprises a considerable part of the company’s positioning and public image. David Barton Gym’s Philosophy Further, it is important to observe three key aspects of the company’s philosophy because these factors shape the perception of the brand to an immense extent. First of all, the company’s website states that one of the primary goals of the firm is “creating exciting energy that affects one’s emotions and awareness.” It is the company’s ultimate goal, which represents its overall perception of its mission and vision. Secondly, the website mentions that “helping people get the body of their dreams”
Initial reading of Rudyard Kipling’s “Overland Mail” presents itself as a quintessential embodiment of British imperialism with its repeated eulogies for the English Queen and the overland mail. Peter Keating has described “The Overland Mail” as “Kipling’s most unashamedly joyful endorsements of imperial endeavour, with the postal activity offered as a microcosm of the far-flung Empire” (Keating, 1994, p. 21). The poem describes the advent of the postal service in India but it is more than that. Many believe that “The Overland Mail” does not simply describe the advent of the postal system in India but presents Kipling’s joyous endorsement of the imperial endeavour. The object of the poem is the definitive extoling of the British Queen who is seen as the vehicle of advancement and modernity in India, which is described as a “Jungle”. Such direct degradation of the native land in the face of imperialism by an Indian writer has often been criticised, and Kipling has historically been considered as a colonial writer ingratiating the colonial rule. However, reading into postcolonial literary theory shows that the texts written during colonial rule, which were considered as strictly imperialistic in nature, may be described in a different light. Thus, this description of the poem clearly presents an idea setting for reading the poem as a study of Orientalism. However, Homi Bhabha’s insight into cultural difference and diversity shows that the poem may be infused with greater ambivalence than Keating is ready to acknowledge. In this essay, I posit that the earlier readings of Kipling’s works are myopic in their understanding as they are influenced mostly by the ideals of nationalism; however, contemporary postcolonial theories points at the influence of the difference and diversity of nationalism and creates a third space where the differences submerge to form a new culture. Contemporary postcolonial
Abstract There have been changes in the climate of today that has seen reduction of the amount of rainfall we receive. Abu Dhabu, a city in the Emirates where the desert like conditions prevails, has been adversely affected by these changes. Therefore the amount of water used for irrigation has to be regulated. Modern methods of irrigation such as use of hydroponics have been introduced to reduce the amount of water wasted in irrigation farms. The following is a case study of an experiment done in the University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka to illustrate how hydroponics saves water and energy. Case study The use of hydroponics gardening in growing of vegetables, fruits and other plants has been so common in the world today. Many farmers are going into this advanced technology of plant growing because they believe that plants grown hydroponically have better quality than the ones grown under the normal soil planting. The extensive use of hydroponics systems is also attributed to the many reported problems related to soil. Scientists decided to come up with technology where the use of soil would be reduced or find an alternative for the soil in a bid to curb the many soil related problems (Tavakkoli, Fatehi, Rengasamy, & Mcdonald, 2012). The human population of the world is also increasing and leading to a subsequent rise in challenges to plant growing and agriculture in general. The land available for the people to conduct their cultivations has been reducing since more space is occupied by human settlement and construction of infrastructure. The hydroponics gardening system is capable of producing a large volumes of crops in a small portion of land. With many parts of the earth experiencing a change in climatic conditions, the growing pattern of plants has also been interfered with since the amount of rain and seasons are also changing. This technology of hydroponics in plants growing can adopt the reduced rainfall amounts since it seeks to save water used by the growing plants. Many scientists believe that this advancement in the technology of plant growing is too
Hypothetical treatment approaches and concerns associated with treatment/therapy Most of the serial killers mentioned above have one common denominator and that is abnormal childhood background. These killers also had wrong impression and learning of sex. They’ve had abnormal sexual experience during childhood. Gein’s childhood experience made him acquire a split personality. His mother taught him to be religious and to hate sex. Sex offenders can be treated with the birth-control pill Depoprovera. Robert Long could be treated with this birth-control pill because of his obsession with sex caused by a high testosterone level. An important period in the treatment process is rehabilitation. While serial killers have to serve their sentence, they must be given the chance of rehabilitation for treatment and curative processes. Their needs as human beings should be met. This includes a place to work and interact with fellow inmates. However, the risk level of offenders who are under rehabilitation should also be considered. Studies found that some successes have been achieved in working with sex offenders through work rehabilitation (Marshall xiv) Physical pain should also be addressed like migraines and the causes of headaches. It is possible that many of these serial killers have tumor or head injuries that have caused them to become aggressors and killers. Donald Harvey Harvey is the organized type, which is shown in the way he works. Harvey claimed to have murdered his victims to help them in their pain, a form of committing euthanasia. But experts said that Harvey received inner satisfaction in committing the murders; he was a sexual deviant with sadistic desires. On the other hand, Jack Kevorkia was a medical doctor who believed and asked his patients, especially those who were terminally ill, to submit to euthanasia in order to terminate their pain. These two could not be compared because they are opposite. One is a murderer while the other works through principles a
Introduction Perceptive investors, lenders, as well as some other stakeholders have a major role in conducting fundamental financial analysis in order to ascertain any firm’s financial health prior to settling for some form of investment. In other words, financial analysis is not only important for the business but also for the investors, lenders as well as other stakeholders for the determination of future investments. The financial analysis involves the quantitative scrutiny of the filed financial statements across a specified fiscal period 1 . One of the methods that are generally used to quantitatively analyze the firms’ finances is the ratio analysis. From the ratio analysis, the firms’ profitability, valuation measures, operational and the general performances are indicated. In the context of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, investors can only ascertain whether the firms are eligible for investment after the analysis of their financial statements. To determine whether these firms are eligible for future investments and to provide investors with full information on which of the firms have future prospects for business growth and productivity, the computation of profitability, liquidity, risk and solvency ratios have to be performed. In the analysis, the profitability, liquidity, risk and solvency ratios of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank were determined. The financial performances of these firms indicate that both have prospective for future investments. However, for perceptive investors, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has more prospect for investment as indicated by its profitability and liquidity measures. Comparing the financial ratios for each bank Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank The profitability ratios Return on assets The Return-on-assets is one of the important profitability ratio used by the firms to show their net income as a percentage of assets they hold. Firms use return-on-assets to evaluate their profitability by indicating the amount of profit they have generated from their assets 2 . In the two financial years, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has indicated a decreasing trend in the returns on assets. In other words, the profits the firm has generated on assets have decreased by 0.001 representing 0.0625%. Even though the decrease is not significant, the trend should worry the firm since the ratio shows a decreasing trend in returns on investments. Return on equity Return on equity is the net income that is returned as a proportion of the investor’s equity. The investors as well as other stakeholders need to know the returns the firm has generated on the amount of money that has been invested. The returns generated on the amount of money invested can only be indicated through return on equity ratio. In the case of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, the firm has improved on its ability to turn the capital into profits. The rations indicate an increasing trend in the firm’s returns on equity. Even though the ratios were not significantly high, the increasing trend shows a positive sign o
Pathophysiology Different digestive disorders can be confused due to the presence of the same or highly similar symptoms; examples are inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In the comparison between the disorders, it is primarily necessary to address pathophysiological processes. The term IBD encompasses several conditions, primarily including ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease. The pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis includes inflammation in the large intestine, abscess, ulceration of the mucosa ensue, and mucosal destruction (Huether & McCance, 2017). The pathophysiology of Crohn disease includes inflammation in intestinal submucosa, ulcerations, granulomata, and fistulae in various areas. IBS, Huether, and McCance (2017) state that the “pathophysiology of IBS is unknown and there are no specific biomarkers for the disease” (p. 922). Hammer and McPhee (2014) suggest explaining the disease by “alterations insensitivity of the extrinsic and intrinsic nervous systems of the intestine” (p. 378). The syndrome may be associated with altered intestine microflora or immune reactions. Both IBD and IBS can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation; however, patients with the former disease are much more likely to have rectal bleeding, while patients with the latter disease are less likely to experience fatigue due to their condition. Treatment Treatment of ulcerative colitis will depend on the extent to which mucosa is affected; therefore, treatment is individual, and parenteral nutrition and surgery may be needed in some cases. In less severe cases, however, a drug therapy involving “5-aminosalicylate therapy followed by steroids” (Huether & McCance, 2017, p. 921) may be sufficient. Antibiotics are effective in most cases. Similarly, Crohn disease diagnosis does not imply definitive treatments. For initial therapy, immunomodulators should be administered. In severe cases (e.g. involving abscess or fistulae), surgery may be needed. IBS is not classified as a disease; one of the reasons is that its causes cannot be identified (Hammer & McPhee, 2014). It is classified as a functional disorder instead; therefore, treatment is not aimed at healing a condition but at eliminating the symptoms. Therefore, a particular patient’s treatment can include laxatives, antidiarrheals, antispasmodics, and prosecretory drugs. Based on the above, it can be concluded that, if a patient is diagnosed with IBD when he or she has IDS (or vice versa), treatment for the diagnosed condition will not necessarily come into conflict with treatment that is required. Treatments for all the conditions described above are individualized; therefore, with a properly designed medication plan and necessary medication safety measures, the risk that the effects of the misdiagnosis will be dramatically negative is rather low. Behavior Finally, the factor of patients’ behavior in the two conditions’ pathophysiology an