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The video depicts how tradition is important in the ever-changing lives where the world seems to be in constant turmoil. Traditions bring coherence, stability, familiarity, and predictability to people’s lives (BBC). They provide one with a sense of belonging, safety, and security. Traditions provide hope and entertainment while also allowing us to stay grounded and focused on the important things in life. Traditions matter because they help people achieve the “Four Bs”: benevolence, believing, being, and belonging. Every country and culture on Earth has its own set of traditions. A tradition is a symbolic or distinct belief, principle, custom, or behavior that members of a particular group or society pass down from generation to generation. Tradition is an important part of any culture because it often serves as the glue that binds a community or family. Even though there are variations of specific traditions from one individual to the other and culture to culture, the concept of tradition is undeniably important throughout the world. In the video, George delivers a speech poem about an African work of art, a Benin bronze plaque, in the Africa Gallery of the British Museum. As part of our Huge History Lesson, George took on the challenges of researching and being inspired by the museum object. George’s poetry was inspired by the bronzes of Benin, a collection of Benin court plaques that first arrived in Europe during the 15th century’s contact with West Africa (The British Museum). Tradition brings generations together, strengthens group bonds, and makes people feel like they are part of something special. They provide comfort and security, particularly in times of great change and sadness. They teach people values and assist in the transmission of their cultural or religious heritage. Works Cited BBC. “Western reactions to Benin bronzes | Civilisations – BBC Two,” YouTube , 2018. The British Museum. “George the Poet – The Benin bronze,” YouTube , 2015.
The human species, homo sapiens, evolved around 200,000 years ago on the African continent. Throughout the years, humans have undeniably changed in various aspects of their appearances and lifestyles through evolution. However, the homo sapiens species that existed 200,000 years ago is the same one that walks the streets of Manhattan today. Currently, the most popular dating system that is used almost worldwide is the Gregorian calendar. The years are divided into BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) in this system, also commonly referred to as BC (Before Christ) and AD (After Death). The religious influence on the structure of the dating system is apparent, which seems unnecessary in the increasingly secular world of today. Furthermore, it might be considered divisive, as it suggests the superiority of a particular religion, Christianity, over the rest. One might argue that a more plausible dating system would be based on biological facts, such as the abovementioned first appearance of homo sapiens. Such a calendar would provide inalienability if adopted worldwide since it considers the human species as a whole rather than base itself on a particular group of people. For the people of the African continent, who reside on the land from which the rest of the world’s people have come from initially, it would mean honoring their home. Furthermore, this calendar could act as a uniting factor for all people since it would bring attention to the fact that all humans are the same species. In today’s globalized world, it is crucial to provide the conditions necessary for effective communication. Hence, although plausible, it would not be efficient for the abovementioned calendar to only exist in Africa. The constant conversions between different calendars would be tedious and would strain international communication and trade. Instead, implementing the homo sapiens calendar in all countries around the world should be the preferred solution. Although it is almost impossible for something to be completely undisputable, there is, as mentioned above, a current global trend towards a secular life and a general acceptance of the theory of evolution. Hence, this system, based on science and humanity as a whole, could be a great idea.
Advancement of mobile devices technology Mobile devices permit people to access data from any place. James (2005) defines mobile devices “…also known as a cell phone device, handheld device, handheld computer, and palmtop or simply handheld…as a pocket-sized computing device, typically having a display screen with touch input or a miniature keyboard.” As the definition implies, mobile devices do not make use of landlines. Rather they employ frequencies transmitted through the help of cellular towers. The cellular towers permit connectivity between two remote mobile devices. Motorola inc. developed the first mobile phone, which relies on analog service for its operation. Since then the mobile phone industry has grown into a big market as it is today. “In 2004, the mobile phone installed base in the entire world industry reached 1.5 billion” (Becker, 2010). Mobile devices appear in several categories. The first group constitutes mobile computers, which encompass ultra-mobile PC, Graphing calculators, notebooks, handheld PC and personal digital assistants. Handheld game consoles comprise the second group. The third classification constitutes media recorders, which house digital video cameras, digital audio recorders, and digital still cameras. Portable media players and e-book readers make up the fourth group while communication devices such as mobile phones, pagers, and cordless telephones form the fifth group. The sixth group is comprised of personal navigation devices. The rest of the other mobile devices are broadly stacked on one group under the name ‘other accessories’. Mobile devices have a high dependence on a common platform for their operation. Mobile device management (MDM) provides a protocol on which distributes the setting configurations for mobile devices to cell phones, PDAs and laptops. An ideal MDM should depict compatibility with any other device provided they share similar operating components. Further, such a device should serve more than one task at ago. “Can be implemented directly over the air targeting specific devices as necessary…able to deploy next-generation hardware, operating platforms and applications quickly…allowing addition or removal of devices from the system as neces
Introduction It is challenging to deny the claim that the Covid-19 pandemic has become one of the most unpredictable events in the world’s history. The crisis and governments’ attempts to mitigate its consequences have impacted the whole globe, making lockdown, social distancing, and other preventive measures “new normal.” This state of affairs refers to the fact that multiple spheres of the world economy experience problems resulting in decreased revenue, higher unemployment rate, and others. However, one should also admit that the pandemic has helped some industries face growth. That is why the given research paper is going to present a detailed overview of how Covid-19 had impacted the economy. In covering the idea above, the paper will demonstrate that the pandemic has differently affected world countries. Even though the US financial markets were in decent conditions during the pre-crisis period, the nation has suffered one of the most noticeable economic downturns in its history (Patton, 2020). Furthermore, the country is underperforming in equity disbursement compared to other First World countries. Since this financial concept describes the distribution of money from financial institutions, it can be useful in assessing how and why the economy suffers from the crisis. Thus, analyzing this information is significant because it can reveal that some countries undertake more successful approaches in managing such situations. These results can become guidance for other nations to mitigate the coronavirus’s negative impact and recover from financial problems. It is also reasonable to make a point concerning the information above. A thesis statement is that Covid-19 has brought mainly adverse consequences for the world economy, while the inefficiencies in the US are present because the nation failed to offer an adequate response to the pandemic. This idea demonstrates that political decisions and social events have contributed to economic issues in the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic. In an attempt to support this thought, the paper will rely on logical argument and scientific evidence. In particular, the given study will use charts and graphs from credible sources to justify the ideas. Research Question A specific research question is necessary to guide the scientific activities of this study. The present paper will focus on the following: To what extent have poor political decisions and social unrest led to the fact that the US economy showed worse results compared to other First World countries? This question demonstrates that there can be a direct and substantial connection between financial markets’ performance and external conditions. It means that the government’s decision to introduce lockdown measures or limit businesses’ activities can influence a country’s economic indicators. Simultaneously, massive demonstrations and strikes also bring uncertainty to the market, making numerous industries experience losses and other problems. That is why there is evident reasoning behind sugges
Interest in Topic Choice Ever since the Arab Spring kicked off in December 2010, major dictatorial regimes in the Arab world have fallen into the hands of people who have been at the center of the uprisings in their popular quest for freedom and improved standards of living. President Ben Ali of Tunisia was the first culprit of the Arab Spring, preferring to flee to Saudi Arabia than to be held accountable for his political sins of commissions and omissions in his two decades rule. Another strongman, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi of Libya, was decapitated in the hands of the National Transition Council, while Hosni Mubarak of Egypt is now “cooperating” with state prosecutors in his trial on corruption and abuse of office charges. Across the Red Sea into the Middle East, dictator Bashar al-Assad of Syria is virtually been held prisoner in his palace as his Special Forces attempt to avoid an imminent defeat by killing innocent people in the streets (Taheri 273). Many scholars and political analysts argue that the above-mentioned occurrences will assist to strengthen political and democratic structures and institutions in the Arab World (Dadush & Dunne 132). Indeed, according to the extant literature, some scholars are already using the Arab Spring to demonstrate that the desire for democracy is a universal appeal which need not be triggered by military coups but rather by the disenfranchised masses (Miriam 100). Most Western countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, are now engaged in supporting the democratic transitions in these countries by enhancing “trade agreements that not only promote market access, but even more importantly maximize competitiveness-enhancing and job-promoting reforms” (Dadush & Dunne 132). In Syria, western countries are proactively engaged in providing arms to the rebels fighting pro-government forces. The interest in topic choice stems from the fact many of these uprisings, in my view, have failed to achieve the intended purpose. While it is clear that these uprisings intended to bring democracy, economic growth, and social development in Arab countries after decades of misrule by despots (Taheri 275), there still exists no evidence to demonstrate that this is indeed happening. With the exception of Tunisia, all the other countries are leaning toward extremist orientations that seem eager to destroy the political and economic landscape of countries affected by the Arab Spring. Libya, for example, is fast becoming a fertile breeding ground for Muslim fundamentalists and terrorists, whereas Egypt has become more unstable politically and economically under President Morsi. The tourism industry in Egypt, the country’s main foreign exchange earner, plummeted drastically immediately after the Arab Spring and is yet to recover. Syria has already become a failed state if benchmarks used to evaluate the differences between functional states and dysfunctional
Special Education Lesson Plan (Academic Lesson Plan 9th grade) Name of Activity: English/Language Arts Lesson. Teacher/Co-Teacher Materials, Resources, and Educational Technology Needed:  1. Computer with projector for PowerPoint presentation and internet access  2. Text-To-Speech Assistive Tools  3. Sound-Field Systems  4. Proofreading software  5. Pens and notebooks Lesson Objectives  1. The learner will be able to recognize the English Language’s power by applying different figures of speech to enable them appreciate the fluent language.  2. The learner will be able to decipher sentences as they are used in writing by illustrating themes of the text to help them fully understand the thoughts of the writer.  3. The learner will be able to demonstrate effective command of grammar as used in verbal or written English by writing and communicating using correct grammatical sentences to show mastery of the language. Grade Level CA Content Standards Addressed  1. Read and understand what the passage states, make logical references from the piece, and back the conclusion by citing specific evidence from the story.  2. Determine the main themes of a piece and analyze the development of the articles.  3. Analyze why and how people, activities, and concepts develop and interact throughout a paragraph. Vocabulary or Concepts  1. Speech – The ability to express feelings and ideas through sound – It will be addressed when the students will be participating in class discussion by answering the questions  2. Reading – The ability to internalize and make sense out of a text – This will be addressed during group discussion by asking the learner to summarize the text through speech  3. Text – a written piece – This will be addressed during assessments by asking the learner to answer case study questions  4. Vocabulary – new words that have special meaning in a text- This will be addressed during recap activities by asking the students to reinstate the new words Differentiation and UDL Strategies Needed for This Lesson Differentiation                                             Universal Design for Learning (UDL)                         * Numerous materials used to support theoretical content    * Provide several examples and media footage              * Engage all students                                       * Provide opportunities to practice with supports         * Flexible opportunities to showcase skills                 * Differentiate expectations for every student response  Depth of Knowledge Level  1. Level 1: Recall & Reproduction – The activities at this stage include asking the questions, and the students are expected to respond  2. Level 2: Skills & Concepts – The teacher will present PowerPoint presentations while the students complete the assignments and demonstrate the use of knowledge.  3. Level 3: Strategic Thinking &
Abstract Working memory capacity and its role have been a focus of lasting research. It has been acknowledged that it plays a key role in people’s problem solving. The present research focuses on the way working memory load affects problem solving ability and the impact working memory capacity has on problem solving ability of people. Fifty-three students took part in the research. They had to memorize dot patterns and solve the so-called Monty Hall Dilemma. It was found that working memory load did negatively affect problem solving ability. The data obtain also show particular correlation between working memory capacity and problem solving ability. Thus, people with higher working memory capacity were more successful in problem solving. Introduction Working memory has been studied for decades and researchers have obtained valuable data on factors affecting its functioning. Thus, Yuan, Steedle, Shavelson, Alonzo and Oppezzo (2006) trace the development of research on working memory since 1880s and note that its importance has been acknowledged. The researchers also pay attention to correlation between working memory and fluid intelligence (the ability to solve problems and “understand complex relationships”) and stress that working memory is crucial for this process (Yuan et al., 2006, p.91). De Neys and Verschueren (2006) explored the role of working memory in solving the Monty Hall Dilemma. In t
Abstract The government’s ultimate role is to set laws and enforce them through the justice system, with punishment serving as both a consequence for illegal actions and a prevention measure. From a utilitarian perspective, punishment is justified through the result of it, which is the prevention of future crimes. On the other hand, the deontologists believe that the mere fact of committing a crime serves as a justification for punitive action. Regardless of an ethical framework, the United States’ incarceration rates are record-high, raising a question of the effectiveness of the approach used by the state’s justice system to prevent crimes and punish for illegal actions. This paper argues that the example of the United States proves that punishment in incarceration for minor offenses has no ethical justification. Instead, the government should enforce other types of punishments. Introduction One of the criminal justice system’s core tasks is to catch individuals responsible for crimes and isolate them, with the premise that punishment can lead to a change in one’s behavior or protect society from individuals accountable for crimes. The United States, unlike other Western countries, incarcerates a disproportionately large number of people if compared to the size of its population. Moreover, incarceration is a favored method of punishment in the state, unlike other means of correction, and some social groups are disproportionately incarcerated. These factors prompt one to question this form of punishment and its widespread use. This paper will review the evidence and ethical implications of the punishment and correction relationship in the United States and examine the ethics of incarceration in relation to the alternative methods of punishment. Ethics of Punishment Through Incarceration Punishment is an inseparable element of legislation outlining the legal consequences of unlawful actions. According to Montez and Pierce (2019), “a fundamental role of government is to punish and rehabilitate offenders” (p. 217). An ethical justification of punishment is its consequence — the prevention of future crimes, following the utilitarian approach. Alternatively, deontologists believe that a crime’s commitment is a factor that is sufficient for justifying the punishment for it (Bagaric, 2020). However, governments often use private organizations’ services to fulfill this obligation, which poses some moral dilemmas regarding the efficacy of the corrective efforts and the benefit that the private organizations receive. Additionally, in the United States, the number of incarcerated individuals per 100,000 citizens is 689, higher
Didier Drogba Didier Drogba is an Ivorian professional player currently playing for Galatasary in the Turkish Super League. He is well known for his success at Chelsea where he won several trophies and personal awards. Drogba had a great impact on Chelsea by helping the club win the premier league for the first time in half a century. He went on to win the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring 33 goals in 2004 (Kuper 110). Although Drogba has contributed immensely to the success of his national team, thus having raised its FIFA rankings to position 35, his major achievement is reflected in the wealth gained by clubs. For instance, when he started playing for Galatasary, the team’s image improved, with ticket sales having gone up by as high as 300 percent. His net worth is at 20 million dollars, including his newest franchise into clothing. Drogba also influenced revenues in his current team, especially by promoting the sale of merchandise to realize profits of $200 million (Kuper, 115). Fernando Torres Fernando Torres is ranked as the sixth most expensive football player in the UK, with his transfer to Chelsea having cost 50 million pounds in 2011 (Nauright & Parrish 160). During his career, he has played for Athletico Madrid, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Fernando Torres’ appearance in the various stadiums has increased ticket sales as well as the sale of merchandise, TV rights, image rights, and endorsements. Ticket sales prices for games he participated in rose to 300 percent, with stadiums making 16-20 million Euros in every season. One significant contribution to Chelsea was seen in the sales raise of his shirts, immediately after he had signed with the club. Due to that deal, the club earned huge revenues never witnessed before (Bellwood par. 4). He also helped the club win the Champions League. His stay at Chelsea attracted major franchises investing in the team. Merchandise sales increased as he signed for the club, having made profits worth 200 million pounds yearly. Indeed, the club made such profits for the first time after six years when Torres was signed. He has become one of the most respected and popular footballers, with his popularity extending to “emerging markets such as in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia and India” (Bellwood par. 8). This has provided a huge fan base that has benefited Chelsea. Robin van Persie Robin van Persie is a Dutch player currently playing for Manchester United. Previously, he had been a key player for Arsenal for almost 12 years. His significant influence at Manchester United is evident, as he helped the team to win the title in a year that he also emerged as the top scorer for the club and league. Van Persie is a brand in the football industry. He has been endorsed by different companies, which have earned Arsenal and Manchester United huge revenues. Moreover, he has been able to motivate younger players in the team, especially when he was captain at Arsenal