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Abstract Growth and development are key goals for all small businesses. To achieve this, businesses require ever increasing capital which can at times only be attained from outside sources. This paper reviews the case of Andy Rexford who wants to expand his company but is under financial constraints. An outline of three available sources of capital for Andy will be made. The merits and demerits of these sources will be discussed so as to help propose one source which will be both feasible and most advantageous for Andy. Introduction Every business owner appreciates the fact that it takes significant investment in terms of capital for the business to experience impressive growth. While some business owners are able to come up with the necessary capital to finance their business independently, most are not able to raise the required capital without outside sources (Benjamin & Joel, 2005). This is the case for the entrepreneur Andy Rexford who wishes to expand his custom embroidery company, Custom Stitches. Andy projects that he can double the size of his company within two years if he can get the finances to fuel this growth. The range of financing options open to small businesses is not as expansive as that offered to large well established companies. This is mostly because of the perceived risk that lenders see in small business. Even so, there are some options that small business owners can explore when looking for additional finances. In this paper, I will offer Andy suggestions on avenues where he can seek financing for Custom Stitches. I will explain the merits and demerits associated with each source of funding and conclude by suggesting what I think would be the most promising financial source for Andy’s capital needs. Sources of Capital for Andy One option which Andy could consider for financing his business is commercial banks. Seidman (2005) asserts that commercial banks are the largest financing sources for external business debt. Banks offer loans to successful borrowers for a stated length of time and the loan has a predetermined interest rate attached to it. As a matter of principle, commercial banks are conservative lenders and the borrower must demonstrate a high likelihood of success and present a strong case so as to convince the bank to lend him/her. Another option open for Andy is Small Business Investment company’s (SBIC) which are private lenders licensed and regulated by the Small Business Administration (Longenecker, 2011). SBIC provide capital to a
Introduction Through the usage of color scheme, props, and the setting of the last mise en scene, A Matter of Life and Death facilitated the propagandist message of Anglo-American understanding within the pursuit of individual happiness. Color scheme The first compositional element significant to the interpretation of the overall artistic design of the movie is the color scheme. Strongly appealing visually, A Matter of Life and Death uses the pattern of contrasting colors to convey the metaphorical meaning of the setting, location, and props utilized. While the scenes set in heaven are in black and white, the actions captured on Earth are portrayed in color. On the one hand, vital, saturated colors with high texture symbolize the proximity of life on Earth to the viewers. The Technicolor created by Powell and Pressburger is so vivid that one can sense it through touch. On the other hand, the luminous palette of the afterworld, balanced by harmonic tones, serves as a visual cue for the spectators. On a deeper level, it suggests that the afterworld of WWII, though tempting, does not have acceptable living conditions for those failing to accept the cooperation between the US and Great Britain. Apart from providing visual cues for the viewer, the color scheme also lays a foundation for the discussions regarding the psychological condition of the main character. After returning from the war, Peter takes June on a picnic in a lush garden, colored in artificially bright, almost tropical colors. Delightful for the eye, yet disorienting, the color scheme enhances the mysticism of the film, questioning the underlying consequences of military trauma within the pursuit of individual happiness afterward. The staircase Another meaningful compositional element used in the film is props, in particular, the staircase. The staircase, with its direct allusion to the motif of Jacob’s ladder in the Bible and The Pilgrim’s Progress , is one of the film’s many literary references. (John Bunyan himself puts in an appearance when Dr. Reeves arrives in heaven to defend Peter.) Peter Carter is a poet, and Reeves sees the world as a poet, at least according to June. Reeves, the bearded magus, is the most obvious link to The Tempest . Like Prospero, he is a sort of director, preparing the stage for magical or miraculous events, in the end abjuring his specialist knowledge so that the lovers may thrive in the last scene. When Reeves first meets Peter, it’s in a stately home requisitioned by the US Army, and the troops are rehearsing a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream – many key moments in the film unfold in something like Shakespeare’s magical green world, with the principals framed or shadowed by flowers or ferns.
One of the most significant differences between Plato and Aristotle is their perception and view of the ethics theory (Thomas, 345). They both agree that injustice cannot outdo justice but differ in their expression of this virtue. The two philosophers agree that every entity has its function. There are specific virtues related to the carrying out of various functions. According to Plato, the functioning of every human being is closely linked to the entire society. This means that, for a society to be virtuous, then every individual must perform their function in a just way. For Aristotle, the function of humans is an independent phenomenon. This function should express reason in the pursuit of happiness, which is the ultimate goal of every individual. Therefore, the major difference here is that for Plato, the function of every individual is to improve the entire society, while for Aristotle, it is to express the reason for the pursuit of individual happiness. It is not related to society. Works Cited Thomas, H, G . A Brief History of the Western World. California: Wadsworth Publishers, 2004. 140-407.
Simple Harmonic Motion This assignment revolves around the concepts and principles of simple harmonic motion. Perfect examples have been used here, to explain the nature of this motion, and how it applies in real world situations. Simple harmonic motion is a common type of force in the modern world of physics, which is defined by a periodic motion whereby the restoring force is observed to be proportionally aligned to the displacement. The simple harmonic motion is usually defined by the assumption that; x (t) = a sin (ωt). In this case, ‘ a ’ refers to the motion amplitude, while ‘ω’ is the circular frequency of this particular motion. The Hook’s law states that; the strain given by any applied force is directly proportional to the force, under the limits of elasticity. The relationship between simple harmonic motion and the hook’s law can be explained through the use of an experiment whereby a mass is suspended on a spring, where it is set to vibrate. Here, the principles of both the simple harmonic motion and Hooke’s law are clearly manifested. As it would be observed, the spring would supply a force which appears to be proportional to the displacement, thus the simple harmonic motion. On the other hand, a force must be applied to cause the displacement, right from an equilibrium position which is proportional to the applied pressure. This justifies the principles of the Hooke’s law. This way, Hooke’s law offers a basis for the simple harmonic motion, and the constant of a spring can be applied in measuring the period of a mass vibrating on a spring. There are numerous types of physical bodies that undergo simple harmonic motion daily. Pendulums and oscillators, as applied in clocks, are perfect examples of real world objects that operate in this kind of force. Swinging pendulums normally exhibit behaviors that are exactly similar to those of a mass hanging on a string. In pendulums, the suspended mass or the bob is observed to be in motion as a result of the applied restoring force. The two main sources of the restoring force in pendulums are the suspending string and the force of gravity. Centripetal Force This assignment revolves around the centripetal force of the earth and the sun. Centripetal force is the type of force which maintains an object constantly within a circular motion. The term centripetal has the meaning of ‘centre seeking’ and in this case, objects aligned to this type of force usually follow a circular or curved path, while in motion. In the case of the earth and the sun, the source of the centripetal force is none other, but the gravitational pull which exists between the two bodies. The earth revolves around the sun owing to the gravitational force exerted by the sun, and this acts as the force which maintains the planet on its orbit. Two different forces would apply for this kind of motion to take place. One of these forces is centripetal, which forces the object outward, while the other one is gravity, which acts by pulling the object t
Introduction To comprehend history, a person has to go beyond the timeliness of trade, names and periods of wars and other significant events, for people who make history are the ones who lived it. Hence, Elizabeth Marsh in her book, The Ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh , gives any enthusiastic reader a moving history of colonialism, trade and transnational during the 18th century. The Ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh links the story with a universal curve of history and illustrates the forces shaping it. For instance, she illustrates how common belief of royal Morocco and Britain wedged the nature of Marsh internment and the ability of British women to engage native womenfolk as domestic workers underwrote the former achieving broader autonomies in India than back home in their native lands. Brief History of Elizabeth Marsh Elizabeth was born in 1735 in England to mixed-race parents. During her teenage years, she made extensive travels across the world. Her first trip was to England, her father’s birthplace. According to Colley (2008), her father was a prominent ship carpenter whereas her mother was from Creole ancestry widow. Through these travels, she was enthused by growths than the cosmic popularity of men. Elizabeth Was betrothed to James Crisp, an apt business person of indeterminate affluences, she used a considerably longer time travelling and living independently. During 1756 on her way to Morocco, a ship she had boarded was attacked by Moroccan seafarers. She was forcefully taken to Marrakesh, and imprisoned by the Sidi Muhammad, the acting Sultan. Elizabeth’s arrest was motivated by political interests. Besides, it appears the element of sexual lust was a determination of the then Sultan, Sidi Mohamed to take her as a hostage. However, Elizabeth was set free; physically unscathed. However, her honor was compromised, prompting marriage to her fellow expedition colleague. Colley (2008) asserts that, Elizabeth’s details of her involvements made a pioneer woman to write and produce about Maghreb in English. Consequently, she is the first pioneer woman to have made extensive trip in Southern and Eastern India. As a woman of diverse frontiers, she spends much of her life in Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Menorca and London. Region Where Elizabeth Marsh Travelled The marriage of Elizabeth was made up of many challenges. Though her husband was a risk taker, this either did not solve anything. Thus, travelling was envisioned as an option to calm her from her marriage. One of the most places she travelled was India. Colley (2008) illustrates that Elizabeth arrived in Madras in 1771 with two children. Travelling to India was necessitated by various factors. The first was bankruptcy. Her husband’s businesses had gone down hence what they had saved was too little to put up with life. Secondly, Elizabeth loved travelling thus; going to India was a sign of fulfilling her obligations. Lastly, Elizabeth was interested in land deals, India being a British colony, it was easy for her to acquire land and sell it to potential and wealthy buyers from Britain a
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is a crucial body for teachers in the United States developed to provide national and international leadership in science education by identifying the qualities and standards for good science education (Bruner, 1977). It is guided by the development of position statements, among which is the “Beyond 2000—Science Teachers Speak Out” which sets forth goals and recommendations for science education in the United States (Bruner, 1977). The association has attempted to inspire the advancement of science education in the United States for the last couple of years. A research paper prepared by Bransford et al. (1999) indicates that the association holds the position that the teaching of science should include wholesome teaching of the learner. It therefore puts forward the position that “science standards are for all students” and essential for achieving a scientifically literate populace (Bruner, 1977). For the teaching of science to be effective, it has been proposed (Loucks-Horsley, et. al., 1998) that students should be capable of learning how to apply the theoretical knowledge in the curriculum to real life scenarios. Research work by Needham (1971) suggests that all students from kindergarten to grade 12 or even 16 are eligible to pass through the science curriculum of field trips. In this informal setting, students would benefit by actually observing the principles applied in real field work (Loucks-Horsley, et. al., 1998). It is strongly believed that students of science should be capable of incorporating theoretical knowledge with that from field trips in the learning process. Needham (1971) suggests that small groups of about fifteen students learn more effectively from field trips. During these informal settings, students are encouraged to take pictures to be analyzed during reflective sessions later in the classroom (Needham, 1971). Education views explain that learners benefit most from hands-on experiences supplemented by observations and knowledge gained from books. Documentary evidence indicates that long before the advent of modern theories of learning, the teaching-learning process was simply through drill and practice (Bruner, 1977). Similarly, according to Bransford et al. (1999), meaningful education requires more than mere facts to result into learners who can internalize the knowledge gained and retain it for long periods of time, as cited by Schwier (1995). Current educational trend is shifting from the purely teacher-centered approach to the self discovery approach where the learner is allowed to learn through discovery. A stronger view of education is that retention of knowledge gained during the learning process is strongly dependent on the learner’s pre-existing knowledge (Bransford et al., 1999). Finally, views of education underscore the significance of applying both formative and Summative assessments aimed at making the teaching an
Depression is a neurological disorder that affects people’s mood, behavior, and physical health. The disorder’s diagnosis and treatment are focused on evaluating patients’ characteristics and managing symptoms to support daily living. The causes of depressive disorders are complex – they include a variety of environmental, social, biochemical, and genetic factors (Arcangelo, Peterson, Wilbur, & Reinhold, 2017). Therefore, therapy plans also differ from one patient to another and are assessed based on their ability to stabilize patients’ moods and behavioral patterns. According to statistics, depression is prevalent in women, and it increases with age (Arcangelo et al., 2017). However, since this type of disorder is largely underdiagnosed, the true rates remain unclear. For example, children and adolescents have many cases of depression (Mojtabai, Olfson, & Han, 2016). Treatment of depressive disorders is centered on managing symptoms, using medications for mood stabilization and neurotransmitters’ activation. Neurological Disorder and Treatment The primary purpose of drug therapy for depression is to help the patient gain an acceptable level of functioning while minimizing possible side effects (Arcangelo et al., 2017). The symptoms of depressive disorders include depressed moods (melancholic, irritated, sad, hopeless, or self-deprecating), low motivation, diminished interest, significant weight fluctuation (gain or loss), fatigue, insomnia or hypersomnia, and suicidal ideations (Arcangelo et al., 2017). However, some specific types of depressive disorders such as postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder have their unique aspects. Moreover, depressive disorders may have varying levels of severity and consistency. Treatment should depend on the presence of symptoms and the patient’s characteristics. The hypotheses of depression consider the deficiency of serotonin and other neurotransmitters to be the leading cause of symptoms’ occurrence. Such drugs as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSSRIs) impact the levels of serotonin in the brain by blocking its reuptake (Bauer et al., 2015). SSSRIs are the first-line treatment option that one can use to treat depression. Other medications include tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (Bauer et al., 2015). It should be noted that these drugs can cause side effects that worsen patients’ mental state by enhancing depressive moods. Thus, all medications should be taken by patients whose symptoms are persistent to avoid unnecessary prescriptions. Patient Factor Age is a factor that may affect the way drug therapy works on patients with
The issue of speed limits has always been a hot and controversial topic that has generated heated debates between various actors in society. It is always a confrontation between car owners versus pedestrians, local government versus local businesses. One needs to do their own research and come up with their own verdict to choose the right side. This paper will evaluate the positive and negative effects of lower speed limits. Argument For and Argument Against It is no secret that people’s lives, their physical and mental health matter the most. A vast number of people both in the United States and globally die from car crashes. Researchers note that “tach year, 1.35 million people are killed on roadways around the world” ( Road traffic injuries and deaths , 2020, para. 4). Study shows that there is not only a correlation but also causation between lower speed limits and car crashes. According to Zhang and Musabbir (2021), “research generally shows that lower speed limits reduce the frequency and severity of crashes” (p. 1). However, lower speed limits hurt local economies and small businesses in particular (Zhang & Musabbir, 2021). It slows down the development of infrastructure and encourages the replacement of small firms with large corporations. Conclusion A person’s life and well-being are undoubtedly more important than the economic benefits of companies. The authorities can compensate for the financial losses incurred by small and local businesses resulting from lower speed limits, while human life cannot be returned from the dead. Therefore, one can conclude that lower speed limits are more beneficial to society both in the short and long term. However, the latest trends in this area show that the authorities have taken the side of business.
Functional food is a specific type of food which contains health promoting properties. Most types of food are genetically modified and allow patients to prevent illnesses functional food is based on a combination of traditional food elements and pharmaceutical ingredients. Functional food is a very useful self-monitoring tool it is important to recognize that they are very unlikely to provide an accurate reflection of the patient’s true energy intake. It is well recognized that under-reporting of energy intake is a common phenomenon, particularly among the overweight and obese, or those who have previously been overweight and are now ‘diet conscious. Specific ingredients of functional food aid certain body parts and functions which help to prevent diseases and promote health. It is useful to emphasize the overall health benefits of eating well rather than focusing solely on weight loss effects, for example reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. hanging eating habits is challenging; the way people eat and what they eat are long-standing habits which cannot be changed overnight. It follows that as obesity is a chronic relapsing condition, regular support is central to successful management. As health professionals we tend to talk to patients in terms of nutrients: ‘it’s important to reduce your fat intake’. However, patients do not make nutrient changes they make food changes, therefore it is vital that such nutritional messages are translated into food changes pertinent to the individual which are sustainable and enjoyable (Functional Foods SCPI: 2008). Two types of functional food are processed food with health-promoting effects and fermented food based on live cultures. Both types propose enormous benefits for patients and allow them to maintain healthy diet and nutrition. some patients may have been given healthy eating advice previously and found it useful but not specific enough and they may wish for greater direction with regard to portion sizes. The main types of functional food ingredients are carotenoids, dietary fiber, fatty acids, flavonoids, isothiocyanates, Plant Stanols/Sterols, Prebiotics, Soy Protein, vitamins. In ensuring that dietary changes are practical for the patient to implement, consider and discuss time constraints, financial limitations, cooking ability and facilities as well as making sure the diet remains palatable and enjoyable. These types of food and ingredients can be used in the food industry because they can be easily combined with traditional food. Gone are the days of giving the same ‘standard’ diet sheet to all patients with the expectation of this leading to weight loss. Meal plans, which lay out precisely what should be eaten each day, allow no flexibility for eating out or social events and do nothing to re-educate eating habits. The main advantage of functional food is that it allows a personalized approach to every patient in accordance with his needs and desires. It improves metabolism and is more efficient at digesting and storing fat compared to other macronutrients, with very little wastage of energy during