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Introduction After the Second World War, the center of art moved from Europe to the United States leading to modern American art movements commonly referred to as abstract expressionism. Due to the movement of many designers to the United States, there was a relative change in the direction of American architecture. This paper examines the reflection of the modernist perspectives in two modern artworks done by Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People (1830) and Roy Lichtenstein’s Drowning Girl (1963). The paper examines the differences and similarities of modern perspectives in the two works. Brief Analysis The style used by Eugène Delacroix is associated with romance which was common during this period. It symbolizes the events of the time when the struggle against oppression took the centre stage. Delacroix provided a partly nude, majestic woman with clear expressions of noble dignity and a painting of armed citizens moving forward to witness the barricade. The woman herself wears a cap of liberty and advances to her dead supporters with the royal French troops gathered around her. Roy Lichtenstein’s Drowning Girl is an example of a comic style in the late 1960s. It is a picture of a girl’s head covered by waves and inclusion of a caption to convey the message of the girl. The size of the picture is large, oversized, and striking. The woman is emotional and has abandoned herself as she drowns. The caption suggests that she opts to die rather than call out for help. Similarities The modern perspective entails the use of a modern way of thinking in the design of a piece of art. This includes the use of character and the modern practice in the design in the modern era. Such works must portray some sense of cultural tendencies and an elaborate explanation of the cultural movements depending on the message the designer wants to communicate. This is evident in the two pieces of work. The use of visual elements in both works is clear evidence of a revolution in art that brings about the visual language with a degree of references to the objects in the world. Such objects should communicate a real message. The two pieces of work depict a move from reality since the differences, in reality, are slight and partial. Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People gives an abstract of the reality of liberty in the use of color and form. In both the pictures, there is the use of the supremacy of nature to express the emotions in the piece of work. Nature has become a very powerful tool in communicating different messages in design. During this period, there was a great use of technology and nature. This assisted the artists to use nature to explain their message in the architecture. In Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People, the artist puts his supremacy of nature as a subject of experience. The artist communicates the message of liberty as a subjec
Suicide rates have been escalating over years. Many people continue to lose their lives through suicide with Ritzer and Stepnisky (2011) reporting that in 2010 alone, one million people who had committed suicide were recorded. The number is a minimum statistic because the one million represents those who succeeded, whereas there is statistical evidence showing that 20 times more people attempted suicide but failed (Ritzer & Stepnisky, 2011). What is, however, worrying is that suicidal behavior has been acknowledged as one of the most difficult field to study. Several factors have hampered studying dynamism in suicide behavior. Those who attempt committing suicide but do not succeed are hard to subject to empirical trials because it would expose researchers to danger of harm. Those who succeed render themselves unavailable for clinical trials. The interpersonal theory provides an explanation through which suicide can be understood. The theory differentiates between mild and dangerous types of suicide. Weiner and Craighead (2010) aver that “the dangerous form of suicidal desire is caused by the simultaneous presence of two interpersonal constructs-thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness” (13). The theory further distinguishes the desire to commit suicide from the capacity to do so. Exposure to risk factors brings about suicidal behaviors. If an individual is subjected to pain and fear repeatedly, chances of committing suicide increase exponentially. Family conflict is one of suicide risk factors. People with mental illness show a disposition to suicide than those with no mental disorder. Only 5% people commit suicide for reasons not caused by mental disorders (Ritzer & Stepnisky, 2011). Law and morality have criminalized suicide. This presents a big dilemma for medical Practioners and other individuals who handle terminally ill patients whose only fate is death (Mendaglio, 2008). To understand the moral dilemma, consider an individual who is not just a loved one but also in deep agony because of an illness that will kill him anyway. On one side, a doctor can decide to kill him and save him the pain. This may bring upon him/her emotional distress. Naturally, it is impossible to prosecute a person who has committed suicide because he is dead. It is different for a person who has attempted suicide. However, the fine or penalty to be imposed has not been made clear in laws of many nations. The third category of people is those who abet or aid suicide. They present
Men have always had a notable way in which they respond to the presence of a woman. The most universal is to stop what they were doing to stare at the woman and more-so if she happens to have above average looks. Some psychological scholars would rather blame these responses on genetics while those following the feminist school of thoughts would take to the streets and protest this objectification of women. This essay seeks to analyze a piece by one of the most prolific writers especially on the issue of men’s perception of women. An analysis of the reasons given by the author for such shall be provided and then a summary of whether he succeeded in his goal shall follow. Scott Russell Sanders’ essay Looking at women is modeled around his childhood experiences. This essay generally illustrates how men perceive women and the role which women play in society. In developing the plot of his article, Sanders explains incidences from his childhood particularly his first encounter with the opposite gender. Sanders’ essay is targeted mostly at men, and it serves as a guide to how men should treat women. Also, he also seeks to find out why women do certain things which are provocative to men and then start complaining when men react to the stimulus on impulse. He is generally against the treatment of women as objects by men. What emerges from our different cultural upbringing and experiences subconsciously form our opinions and dictate the view we make of people at a moment’s glance. He claims that men will not change their characters even if they wanted to since it is in their nature to appreciate a beautiful woman. “As long as men have eyes, they will gaze with yearning and confusion at women” (Pg 257). These are the exact words that Sanders uses to describe the reaction that men always have towards beautiful women. As the essay progresses, he repeatedly draws examples to justify why men should not be judged on their impulsive reactions towards women. At one point Sanders describes men as swains and goes ahead to claim that they (men) are more often than not ignorant by refusing to acknowledge their true feelings towards women. By ignorance, Sanders implies the notion of the men appearing helpless when faced with the challenge of directly approaching a woman who has appealed to their interests. Gawking may or may not be genetic, and most individuals would rather assume it is a psychological reflex. It is also debatable whether the upbringing of an individual has any influence on the reaction that he would have whenever a woman passes in front of him. These subconscious thoughts can appear due to culture, ethics, or temptation. In some sense, it can be argued that women have this basic instinct to act when they are in the presence of men differently. For instance, when a woman walks past a group of men, she will almost impulsively change her walking style to make it more strutty and refined. Men on their part will in most instances gaze at a woman if she gives them a reason. Sanders says that he had never seen ogling taking the place of sports u
Marketing forms a very integral part in the channel of distribution of goods and services. As a result, desirable entrepreneurship skills and competence requires workable marketing plans to be instituted in place. The critical evaluation of marketing strategy contained in this paper focuses on a new product, the Dove body wash which was launched by Unilever, one of the globally leading consumer companies. The new product hit the U.S market within a very short span of time since its launch in 2009. The Unilever Company has a worldwide presence in the consumer market due to its fast moving range of products. The main strategic focus and the core competences of the company lie in its vision which puts people first in processes of planning and decision making. By the side, the main goal of launching the new product is to satisfy consumer wants due to changing lifestyle and market dynamics. Moreover, despite the growth pattern of the company and the new Dove body wash brand, factors such as competition, low demand, high cost of inputs and the changing market environment continue to prevail against the marketing goals and objectives of Unilever. Amidst all these, the company has harnessed the opportunity to innovate new brands as part and parcel of beating other market giants in consumer products. The Market-Product focus of the Dove body wash product aims at increasing its consumption. The main goal here is to boost the sale and consumer acceptance of the new product. The programming for achieving this goal is through intensive promotion which can be carried out through the mass media. In addition, the financial data of the new product depicts a firm stand while the future prospects are good despite the tough economic times occasioned by the 2008/2009 recession. Emphatically, it is imperative for the goals and objectives of the new product to be implemented with speed while the market should be assessed and evaluated on a regular basis. From the SWOT analysis, it is also evident that Unilever can leverage on innovation to meet the changing needs of consumers in spite of weaknesses in managerial structure as well as threats posed by hard economic climate and fluctuations in exchange rates. Introduction Marketing plan is a long trail of process which ranges from drawing a raw strategy, setting the value of goods and services, creating consumer awareness to spreading out of different available concepts. The hallmark of this process is to enhance the supply of goods and services in order to meet the demand of consumers as well as achieving both the specific and general goals of a business enterprise. A marketing plan can be carried out at any level within an organization. However, this paper seeks to critically analyze a market plan strategy for a new product launched by the Unilever Company (Unilever, 2011). The company, product description and current market situation Unilever Company was established way back in 1930 following a merger contract. The company is a key manufacturer of both household products and food substances. In
Introduction The development process of web pages and websites is a process, which originally requires firm technical knowledge and a professional approach for selecting the necessary technical background. Web site development generally requires a thorough analysis of the numerous factors, which may influence the development process and the further implementation procedures, which are generally applied in the web development practices. The aim of this paper is to analyze the process of web development with the assistance of Dreamweaver software, as well as analyze the technical characteristics of the equipment, which will be used for the processes of development, hosting and technical maintenance of the web page. The development environment, as one of the most important factors will be analyzed from various perspectives, including software, browser compatibility and technical specifications of the equipment. Background Research First, there is a strong necessity to mention that the themes, objects and directions of the development process depend on the aims and missions, which are pursued. The fact is that, different principles are applied for different web pages. And, the key factors, which are generally estimated are the following: accessibility, usability, interactions issues, how the web is used as a delivery platform. Accessibility is the simplicity of the access, while usability is the intuitively simple interface of the website and the usefulness of the functions and services, offered on this site. Interaction issues are closely associated with the matters of usability, as the interactive functions are the indicators of usefulness and comfort of visiting the website. The other examples of the influencing factors are the size of the web page, amount of the text and graphic information, page navigation and feedback possibility. Nevertheless, independently on the factors, the classification is the same: accessibility and usability. Thus, some web pages will require functional minimalism in design and opportunities, the others will have to be technically advanced and aesthetically attractive. Everything depends on the resources such as:   * Time   * Money   * Human resources   * Technical capabilities of the equipment   * Knowledge and experience (Aoyama, 2008) The fact is that, these issues are the key factors for defining the timetabling of the project development. In the light of this fact, it should be stated that the dependence is evident – the more resources are available, the narrower are the time frames, which will be suitable for the accomplishment of the project. Originally, the development of the web sites is the process, which entails the broad range of factors. In accordance with Aoyama (2008, p. 391), the following statement should be emphasized: ‘Web development is a broad term for any activity to developing a web site for the World Wide Web or an internet. This can include e-commerce business development, web design, web content development, client-side / server-side scripting, and web server configuration. However, among web professionals, “web deve
Introduction Many people acknowledge that William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (shortened as Hamlet) is one of the most significant and powerful works of the 16th century. The tragedy narrates the story of Prince Hamlet who intends to avenge his father’s death. This literary piece has been studied and analyzed by many scholars over the past four centuries. This discussion gives a detailed analysis of the quotation “something is rotten in the state of Denmark” from Act One of this play. Context of the Quotation The selected quotation is a familiar line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet and is spoken by a character known as Marcellus. In Act One, Scene 4, Horatio and Hamlet are together on the castle’s battlements. As they wait patiently in the dark, they begin to hear the noises of men dancing and laughing loudly. This scene takes place a few minutes before midnight (Bastian 37). During this meeting, Hamlet explains how he is unhappy with such behaviors. According to him, excessive drinking is ma
Abstract Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that features a chemical composition that is similar to amphetamine. It is abused through gulping of air, smoking, being dissolved in liquids, or even being injected into the blood stream. Its dependence has various ramifications such as insomnia, exhilaration, insomnia, agitation, dysphoria, and development of obsessive behavior among other psychological effects. The current research paper draws data from secondary resources to conceptualize the diagnosis and treatment of addictive behaviors by focusing on methamphetamine addiction as the specific addictive substance. It considers symptoms of the drug use and addiction and then medical interventions, counseling therapy, community-based treatment, and the use of prevention options. The author concludes that the efficacy of any of these approaches depends on their evidence of effectiveness in terms of ensuring permanent abstinence. Introduction The US classifies methamphetamine as a schedule II chemical substance. This classification makes its production and distribution illegal or even restricted in some countries. However, the US permits sales of the drug under the brand name ‘Deoxyn’ for medical purposes. When used for recreation purposes, it raises people’s sexual desires whilst resulting in higher energy levels, which make people increase their sexual performance temporarily for a particular period (Solomon, Halkitis, Moeller & Pappas, 2012). In low doses, it increases alertness levels, heals fatigue, and raises people’s mood. In large doses, it can cause rhabdomyolysis and cerebral hemorrhage while at the same time increasing the risk of psychosis. The drug is easily abused (Coffin, Santos & Das, 2012). This case constitutes a major challenge with reference to using it for recreation or even medical purposes, especially upon noting that it is highly addictive. This paper discusses methamphetamine addiction and its prevention. It first discusses its potential health risks before highlighting its diagnosis. This section then leads to a presentation of its prevention and treatment options. Finally, the paper reflects on counseling lessons that have been leant about substance abuse and addiction. Methamphetamine Addiction and Diagnosis Lowering sluggishness and boredom, increasing relaxation, countering low self-esteem, and the need to increase energy comprise some of the reasons of consuming recreational drugs and substances. While methamphetamine may possess some of these benefits, its use may be highly addictive (Coffin, Santos & Das, 2012). The drug is taken by means of puffing, infusing into the body, and breathing among others. Amplified concentration among its users, reduced weakness, and augmented loquaciousness constitute some of the warning signs of its abuse. Other signs include amplified restlessness, movement
Introduction Large volumes of data gathered by healthcare organizations impede their analysis and effective use. Generating reports from big data requires extensive labor and much time, though the result may still lack reliability. In an effort to improve care quality, healthcare providers are applying IT-enabled business strategies, a key component of which is the application of business intelligence (BI). BI systems take critical operational data and combine them with analytical tools in order to give comprehensive information to managers and decision-makers. This facilitates and improves the timeliness and quality of inputs to the decision process. Even though BI systems become widely used in healthcare, the changes to which they may lead in the future are still unclear. The given essay discusses the current benefits of BI and possible breakthroughs in preventative health, which may come about because of the use of such technologies. The State of Health BI Today Even though healthcare organizations have just moved into the data-driven world with BI systems, there are already great advancements in the industry. In particular, they include insurance provider benefits, streamlined emergency rooms, and improved patient healthcare (Moscovici, 2015). Insurance provider benefits are associated with getting a clear picture of healthcare spending and avoiding coverage gaps and duplication. Quality of patient healthcare has now significantly increased as BI applications enable physicians to see how treatment correlates with outcomes. Data dashboards may be used in emergency rooms to track and keep information in one place. This will enable the person to have a better overview of patients and recognize the significance of their needs. Apart from that, BI promises to not only improve patient outcomes but also to reduce costs and streamline the care process for healthcare organizations. Cutting Healthcare Costs with BI Despite the fact that there are certain barriers to the use of digital technologies in healthcare, one may suppose there are several ways how the use of BI may revolutionize this industry. To begin with, the use of BI will help save as much as 25 percent or more in annual costs of health organizations over the next several years (Society of Actuaries, 2018). The ways to achieve saving funds include the cutting rate of hospital readmissions, forecasting operating room demands, optimizing staffing, and minimizing costs by maximizing patient care. A considerable number of hospital readmissions are considered to be a significant cost burden for healthcare organizations. This issue is rampant in the US, and it may be explained by the fact that discharged patients get confused when they return home and have no idea how to take care of themselves. Incorporating prediction models based on risk factors of being readmitted and establishing protocols on how to deal with patients with high risks of readmission will significa
The articles have affirmed my understanding about education and social justice. Educational inequality is something associated with social inequality (Smyth, 2010). Any attempt to deal with educational inequality should always examine the complexities of social disparity. The society should also reduce the gap between the poor and the rich. This practice will support every learner and make our education system sustainable. The articles have supported “my notion of socially just education” (Apple, 2005, p. 286). The articles present new ideas towards improving the quality of our education system. The society should not support an unjust or unfair educational system (Apple, 2005). Every society should work hard in order to change its culture. Every educational leader should be responsible in order to make our education system sustainable. The use of progressive pedagogies will make our education system efficient. The current level of inequality explains why “every school should reinvent itself in order to deal with social injustice” (Smyth, 2010, p. 24). The current level of inequality explains why every society school should reinvent its practices. Every learning institution should deal with social injustice. The article by Smyth explains why “our learning institutions should use teacher-based social capitals” (Smyth, 2010, p. 31). The above approach will ensure every society addresses this challenge. The readings have also widened my knowledge towards a better educational system. The current situation explains why the government has been doing things the wrong way. This form of conservatism affects the quality of education availed to our children. The government should be ready to address every educational inequality. The “structural, political, and financial dilemmas make it impossible for us to have a socially just education” (Apple, 2005, p. 288). These inequalities continue to discriminate many social groups. The “success of our current policies is impossible because they are conservative” (Apple, 2005, p. 288). The existing inequality affects the goals and perspectives of every citizen. Our country cannot address these inequalities and social injustices without treating every school as part of the society. According to O’Flynn and Petersen (2007, p. 465), “Schools are sites of societal subjection”. Our private and community schools portray the highest level of inequality. This understanding explains why we should treat these schools as part of our wider society. Every school should be ready to improv