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The play Hundred Days by Kate Ryan can be described as a rock opera with the elements of a drama. Its performance was staged by San Francisco Project Artaud Theatre on April 2, 2014. To a great extent, this play is aimed at exploring people’s ability to achieve harmony and re-evaluate their priorities and attitudes to one another. This is the main theme that Kate Ryan strives to explore. Overall, the director can create a romantic atmosphere that prompts the audience to empathize with the main characters. To a great extent, this effect was achieved with the help of music, which helps viewers since the experiences of the protagonists, especially their sadness and anticipation of the future loss. Secondly, the authors rely on soothing lighting. Finally, the scenery is dominated by blue color, which is also very soothing. This choice enables the director to attract the spectators’ attention to actors’ performance, rather than scenery, itself. It is possible to argue that there are many visually stunning sets, and the staging seems surreal. For example, one can mention the moment when the main characters have to leave one another. Secondly, the lighting is very dark, but this design choice is quite appropriate. In particular, in this way, the director focuses the viewers on the voices of actors and their non-verbal behavior. This is one of the main points that should be taken into consideration. Furthermore, the costumes are rather informal, but they fit the behavior of the characters and their language. Furthermore, one can say that acting was quite convincing. The actors succeeded in creating an ensemble in which every participant can properly play his/her part. Secondly, the voices and non-verbal behavior of actors were quite consistent with one another. Moreover, this combination made their acting more believable. This is one of the details that can be distinguished. I particularly enjoyed how the actors expressed their emotions through singing. For example, I can distinguish the performance of actors who played the married couple. These people can show that the protagonists are perfectly aware of the fact that very soon, their happiness will be cut short by the terminal illness. This is one of the things that make the play so convincing. However, at the same time, these performers can portray their main characters’ devotion to one another. On the whole, I can argue that the stage was comfortably balanced because the spectators could easily observe the body language of the actors and hear the voices, even though they could be sitting in different parts of the concert hall. Additionally, various elements of sound and scenery design were quite compatible with each other. In my view, the director was able to reflect the original intentions of the playwright. In particular, the performers show how people struggle with the feeling of loss and how they can overcome their sadness. Furthermore, there were n
American civil war strategy and determination Thesis statement The paper highlights Abraham Lincoln’s role in the American civil war of 1861-1865 fought during the time when he was the President of the United States of America. The paper aims at proving that ‘Lincoln’s leadership of the Union war effort was instrumental to Union’s victory’. The cause of the civil war Abraham Lincoln was known to be an opponent of slavery since the start of his political career. His rise to become the new US president therefore spelt danger for the southern states that were predominantly practicing slavery. South Carolina’s legislature was the first to vote against remaining in the union in January of 1861. Six more states i.e. Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas followed the suit even before the new president had assumed office. Four extra states-Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina also threatened to secede. This was few months before Lincoln could fully assume office. In February 1861, at a convention in Montgomery, A constitution for the confederate involving the seceding states was created that stressed on the autonomy of individual states. The Confederate States of America (CSA) was formed under the leadership of Jefferson Davis [1] . President Buchanan failed to surrender to the southern states their sea forts thus sparking an outcry from the southerners. Their armies in retaliation seized these forts and prevented Northern ships from docking in them. In a conversation with his secretary-John Nicholay, The incoming president looked at various options he had if the South maintained its stand, he knew that going into a full scale war was not the right thing but if left with no choice, then he was to do anything he could to keep the government united. Lincoln knew that no state had the right to secede and that this issue was not debatable. He further understood that it would be his goal to maintain the current government and that dismemberment was out of question. These were his resolution even as he prepared to assume office later. It is reported that in December 1860, he ordered General Scott to immediately reoccupy forts that would fall into the confederacy hands [2] . Lincoln maintained that he would continue to collect revenue from the ports under the Confederacy rule and that any resistance would invite an armed response. From the beginning, Lincoln was faced with the tough challenge of soldier’s shortage, his main garrisons were understaffed. Most of the Union’s soldiers were from the South and this raised the question of loyalty. Lincoln however constantly reminded the people that the government would not go into war unless forced to. Most of his key addresses before he took office hinted of his willingness to make peace with the seceding states only if they would choose to remain in the union. Th
Abstract This research is a crucial one that investigates and evaluates the formulation of the e-sale contract under the laws of Islam. The project aim is to study the legal changes in this contract under the studies and guidance of four Islamic Sunni Schools which have been selected for this research. The current research report is a comprehensive study that involves a thorough study of the objectives and rules about the formation of the e-sale contract. These are examined in light of the general principles of contract laid out by the Islamic law (Shariah) which form the basis of contractual dealings between individuals and businesses. For a sale contract to be established, it is imperative that a minimum of two parties are present out of which one puts forth an offer which the second party then accepts. The sale contract becomes binding once acceptance of terms formulating the deal is achieved. The current research examines similar arrangements of the sale contract in the electronic environment where parties enter into a contract to exchange products or services via the web. The legal contract binding sales or e-sale contracts over the internet are usually in the form of email, EDI, etc. Thus, through this research, a comprehensive understanding is developed by studying and presenting a whole range of vital literature which would help in presenting the main elements of e-sale contracts under the general rule of Islamic law. Such dealings through the internet and eventual e-sales may involve different legal consequences which may be difficult to comprehend by those lacking sufficient understanding. This research would help in increasing the awareness by providing a much study of issues related to the basic phases of the formulation process involving contracts and respective obligatory requirements under Islamic law. The current report is structured chapter wise where each chapter provides important information regarding the topic and important conclusions are presented in the final chapter supported by a crucial literature review and findings from the current research. Introduction Islamic law today is the product of almost fourteen centuries of continuous development commencing early in the seventh century AD. The understanding of the general term ‘law’ used in English is only a small part of a much wider concept in the Islamic teachings – Shariah. The term Shariah is relatively comprehensive and has a much wider scope which is not possible to be rendered the use of a single word in English. The term Shariah may be complemented and closely approximated to the term ‘religion’ where Shariah could be considered as the prescriptive side of religion. Shariah not only covers various aspects of human life in this world but also guides life hereafter. It, therefore, deals with providing reasoning for particular human behavior and expectations of h
Introductions The contemporary business environment has pushed firms to adapt and innovate to keep abreast with the competition and at the same time meet the requirements of the industry. Traditionally the managerial roles were rigid and squarely defined for the managers to follow. This however presented major challenges in as far as flexibility is concerned (Beardwell and Claydon 2007). The consequences have been realized in a new modernist approach to management and managerial roles. There are numerous managerial roles that vary with the industry and business specialty. Human resource function and role The human resource function operates within a hostile and competitive environment that has changed the approach of the function to an employer need driven course that seeks to ensure that the business has a competitive advantage in the market place (Bach 2005). The human resource function also seeks to establish a distinctive approach to the management of people with a single strong strategic course. It takes a long term strategic perspective in ensuring that the organization adopts a unitary frame of reference for the management and organization of people ( Crowther and Green 2004). Human resource management as a role of management manages employees individually as opposed to a group approach. It employs the services of human resource professionals along with line managers who are responsible for learning and development. Learning and development function and role Learning and development on the other hand is a management function that furthers the organizations productivity. The function acts as a professional advisor for the organization working as a business partner in or for the organization with the objective of formulating and achieving value adding solutions that satisfy the client’s needs. The function assists the organization to prepare for change and facilitate strategic alliances that carry these changes. It acts as the knowledge architect of the organization by providing strategic advice on training and learning processes. (Torrington 2009) The function makes available a knowledge creation environment that allows for sharing transfer as well as creation of value. The function plays the role of brand management by shaping and maintaining a consistent outlook of the brand for all learning and development activities that ensure that the staff engages in motivational activities. The function maintains a commercial lead by creating a sustainable revenue stream generated from the organizations processes and products creating a market within and outside the organization. It is also a learning specialist in matters of design evaluation as well as delivery of learning events and cycles (Marchington and Wilkinson 2008). Conclusion and recommendations These two roles are mo
It has been found that overall, the beauty industry has a significant effect on a woman’s self-esteem, body image, and perception of beauty. Using upward comparisons, women are constantly comparing themselves to the standards of beauty that society shows to them. Advertisements lead to more purchases of cosmetics as women feel less confident after watching these ads. Women use cosmetics for personal reasons, for increasing self-worth, to look beautiful, and for appreciation. Women and girls compare themselves to these images every day. 2009 Maybelline cosmetic ad reflects this ideology by promoting their product called “Dream Liquid Mousse.” The narrator in the ad says that it will make the customer’s skin appear pore-free and highly desired and envied by others. In comparison to the general trend of advertisements, this ad does not use the second-person pronoun “you” to attract consumer’s attention. Instead, it creates leverage to advertise their product from already existing beauty standards for women. Therefore, the Maybelline Commercial for “Dream Liquid Mousse” takes advantage of current beauty ideals through narration techniques and choice of words. For example, the product’s title perpetuates the idea that poreless skin is a universal “dream” that should and can be achieved with its product. This positions skin with visible pores as an undesirable trait or a problem that a consumer can solve. Moreover, the tone used in the ad can be interpreted as giving out the solution to the “problem skin”: “One hundred percent poreless perfection has arrived” (“Dream Liquid Mousse,” 00:00:02-00:00:05). Therefore, in the first eight seconds, the commercial manages to set their aim towards their consumers and advertise their product and promote the idea that flawless skin should be wanted. It can cause the consumer to feel less beautiful because of their unaltered appearance. Thus, the ad quickly positions the set of rules for their customer that the desire for perfect skin is universal and ordinary, and skin with visible pores is something that women need to avoid. Maybelline prioritizes aesthetics, imposing their significance onto their clients. The following line in the ad develops the previously given message; however, this time, it tries to evoke the viewer’s senses. The narrator says: “A new liquid sensation that’s air-whipped for one hundred percent poreless perfection” (“Dream Liquid Mousse,” 00:00:08-00:00:12). The line highlights the chemical qualities of the product, the emotion associated with the product, and what result the application of the product brings. It is no longer only about the aesthetical value of the flawless skin that comes with the mousse; it is also about the excitement and enjoyment of the product. The word “sensation” implies that the product is capable of bringing joy to the customer. Therefore, the ad reiterates that flawless, poreless skin should be celebrated and enjoyed. The narrator also says the phrase “prove it,” calling the
Introduction Over the last couple of years, Egypt has undergone numerous changes with regard to its governance structure. For a very long time, governance in the North African country was guided by the republican ideologies where the supreme power lies in the body of citizens entitled to vote for their leaders and representatives (Volkel 2015). Following the 2011 Arab Spring, the country managed to oust President Hosni Mubarak from power in a bid to make the country more democratic. However, the country has since been under military rule, a phenomenon that has led to wide criticism and numerous questions with regard to its journey towards becoming a democracy (Brown 2014). The overthrow of Mohamed Morsi who took over the presidency from Mubarak by the current leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has attracted a lot of criticism from various parts of the world. The reason for this is that the current president has failed to build on the efforts made during the Egyptian revolution that was geared towards restoring democracy in the country (Tushnet 2015). Egypt went through a very rough time under the military rule, thus prompting the international community to pressure the current leaders to embrace the need to change the governance structure (Volkel 2015). Up to date, Egypt has not yet achieved the status of democracy. In addition, the current state of affairs is a clear indication that its citizens are not ready to embrace it without any assurances over their safety and general welfare. Discussion There are many schools of thought that have defined and explained the concept of democracy. One of the common definitions of democracy is a political orientation that favours a government where people elect their own representatives (Woolf 2005). This kind of a governance system promotes the right of citizens to vote and choose people they consider as the most qualified to push various national agendas. Democracy is also defined as the principle in which decisions are made by taking the side that attracts the highest number of supporters (Cambanis 2015). This definition explains the concept of majority rule. The concept of democracy has four major elements, namely the rule of law, promotion of human rights, involvement of citizens in issues relating to their political and civil lives, as well as a political system controlled by the people through a process of free and fair elec
Describe how the turnaround team may have used Gerard and Turfs’ transformation skills to overcome the frustration of employees According to Gerard and Turf, transformation comes about when a collaborative culture emerges based on shared meaning and mutual understanding of thoughts and feelings (Palmer, 2009). The turnaround team at Tyco Corporation worked to bring about understanding to all employees on what the management team was doing. They had to explain in detail and to make the vision of the new management team very vivid and clear so that the employees would feel like part of a team. This would also make them feel that they shared the same values and goals with the management, and their effort to deliver the best for the sake of the corporation was not being taken for granted. Good communication with the employees, which includes not only passing information but also listening to them, lead to a new collective understanding (Kanter, Stein, & Jick, 1992). By emphasizing these key areas, they were able to make the employees feel like part of the vision bearers of the corporation and would feel appreciated and readily cooperate with the management. Making someone feel appreciated is a key motivating factor and helps to avoid incidences of having a frustrated workforce. This approach is similar to Gerard and Turfs’ transformation skills. Tyco used vignettes to communicate changes in ethical behavior. Write a vignette that could be used by Tyco to assist in overcoming the cultural change barriers that companies like Tyco faced. What international issues might need to be taken into account in writing these vignettes? One of the most important assets that we have as a corporation is our diverse backgrounds. We come from different corners of the world, and we live completely different lifestyles. Those of us from the United States probably will have a pizza for dinner, while our brothers from Japan would already have taken sushi for the same dinner, but several hours earlier. When some of us in the south go to work in frozen winter, others in the Middle East will have to endure some scorching sun. These are just but a few examples of how diverse we are as a corporation. Our diversity is what makes us. We may be different, but without a single one of us, we are not complete. It is like the different fruits put together to form a pudding, or different vegetables constituting a salad. More clearly, we are like the different ingredients that make a cake! Without yeast, (never mind it is just a spoonful in whole dough), it is not a cake. The small ingredients used are as important as the rest in forming the final product. We should be able to embrace each other despite our differences. We should be able to see ourselves as a whole part of Tyco Corporation. We are
President Donald Trump promised American citizens that he would make major changes to the immigration policies if elected the United States’ President. True to his promise, the issue of immigration has been one of his top agendas since he came to power. President Trump has signed a number of executive orders to help reduce the number of illegal immigrants coming to the United States (Chacón, 2017). He has also tried to ensure that those living in the country illegally, especially those arrested for breaking the law, are deported within the shortest time possible (Heavilin, 2017). Takei, Tan, and Lin (2016) say that this strategy is partly meant to fight violent extremism as a number studies suggest that some of those immigrating illegally into the country are radicalized people, some of whom are members of terror groups such as ISIS. The success or lack of it for that matter, of the immigration policies created by the new United States’ government has been a subject of heated debate over the recent past. It is important to look at some of the major immigration laws that have been introduced by the new Trump administration. Deportation Policy The deportation policy that was embraced by President Barack Obama is very different from that which President Donald Trump is currently using. According to Chacón (2017), President Obama issued a guideline in 2014, which required Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to focus on felons, gang members, and individuals who posed threat to national security. The agents would prioritize on these criminals when identifying those who should be deported from the United States. When the new administration took power, the approach of classifying illegal immigrants and prioritizing their deportation was eliminated. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were given directives to deport any immigrant that they arrest at the border or within the country. The main advantage of this new policy is that it empowers the customs and immigration officials to deport anyone that they arrest for being in the country illegally. It also discourages illegal immigration into the country, especially for those who thought they could not be deported if they remained law-abiding while in the country. A report by Chacón (2017) states that the new policy embraced by the new Trump administration has a number of weaknesses that needs to be reviewed. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department works with a