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Introduction Capital investments are long term decisions, made to acquire a long term asset in a hospital. Fixed assets are used to assist in offering services in the hospital. The decision to buy a new asset varies among hospitals but reasons include, automation, better services from the new machine or efficiency in hospital operations. Buying an asset is a costly investment which needs to be thought and well interpolated. Cost benefit analysis of the investment should be done to ensure that an asset acquired results to a gain to the hospital. Both financial and social cost should be considered (Raciborska, Hernández & Glassman, 2008). Central Carolina Hospital offers medical services to residents of Lee County and its environs. The mission of the hospital is to provide efficient and affordable services to its patients. In the efforts of offering quality services to its customers, the company aims to buy a new x-ray machine (Central Carolina Hospital Official website, 2010). The cost of the machine together with installation cost amount to $6 million. This paper analysis the decision made by the management. Machine description The machine to be adopted is called Novel X-ray machine, the efficiency and the level of technological development adopted by the machine will assist in detecting variations of up to 100 nanometres across. The precision of the machine is narrower than the size of a human hair. It uses complex computer algorithms which are combined by powerful light sources for better results. The machine is a whole body X-ray machine which approximately four times faster than ordinary machines. The cost of operating is slightly higher than the ordinary machine at the hospital; however the machine is more reliable than the current machine. The machine will require two operators like the current one and the most appropriate method of having qualified staff to handle it is training the operators of the current one on the differences that the new one has brought and how to operate an
Realism is one of the genres of art that originated due to the social questions of a particular era. This movement appeared in France in the 1840s as a reaction to changes in the government, military, and economic spheres (“Realism”). Édouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, Ilya Repin, Edward Hopper, and other representatives of early realism contributed significantly to the formation of this style of art. Among the most outstanding works created by the figures, it is possible to note “Olympia” by Manet, “Barge Haulers on the Volga” by Rrepin, or “Morning Sun” by Hopper, and these canvases are known worldwide. Regarding my perception of realism as an art movement, I see it as a natural step that developed after the fantasy and fictional ideas of romanticism. It is clear why this genre has gained significant popularity – it was a reaction to the bored fictional images. I like the reality of the images presented by the figures of this trend because their practical techniques help emphasize specific nuances – the play of light and shadow, space organization, and other features. The only thing that is hard for me to understand is the verge of themes that painters can touch. In addition, I do not like some artists’ directness that is not supported by any background because a piece of art without a certain subtext seems insignificant. Nevertheless, when analyzing realism as a movement, one can note that it does not apply to fabulous plots and, as a rule, represents familiar objects and scenes. As an example, in Figure 1, the outstanding “Morning Sun” canvas by Edward Hopper is presented. Figure 1. Morning Sun (Hopper). This work is an example of late realism without any reference to previous genres. Hopper created this canvas at the sunset of his creative career when he was 70, and the details of the painting, in particular, the woman’s turned face to the sun can reflect the painter’s personal state (“Edward Hopper”). Looking into the distance as hope and a psychological overtone make viewers think about what objects are outside the window, and Hopper manages to convey some tension in such a simple plot. Works Cited “Edward Hopper – Important Art.” The Art Story , Web. Hopper, Edward. Morning Sun . 1952. Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus. Edward Hopper: Paintings, Biography, and Quotes , Web. “Realism – History and Concepts.” The Art Story , Web.
The concept of the human sin and the propensity toward making errors in their judgment as the core characteristics of people can be considered one of the foundational ideas of Christianity. While the concept in question is perpetuated in both the Old and the New Testament, is treated differently in each. In contrast to the Old Testament, wherein the concept of the human error and the unavoidable probability of making a mistake are presented rather matter-of-factly, the New Testament suggests that the specified description of the human nature should inform the relationships within a Christian community. Thus, the foundational principle of the New Church aligns with the Missional Theology theory, offering an accurate description of its function. Examining the ways of using the Missional Theory in encouraging compliance with the principles of the New Testament Church, one should focus closer on the values and ideas that the aid New Testament Church invites. For instance, the cornerstone concept of Christianity, namely, the opportunity for salvation, is interpreted in a much more hopeful manner in the New Testament Church. Specifically, implying hat unity and compliance with the traditional Christian values will lead to better outcomes and contribute to one’s salvation, the missional Theory encourages the acceptance of the Christian religion. As a result, one of the core functions of faith, namely, attracting new followers and promoting the development of a bond between them, is achieved. Moreover, the community-based nature of the New Testament Church can be considered as the direct extension of the Missional Theology principles. Since the Missional theology theoretical framework encourages collaboration, it can also be seen as one of the direct forces behind the enhancement of unity among its members. The promotion of the New Testament principles and practices also becomes significantly easier with the introduction of the Missional Theology doctrine. It is noteworthy that the New Testament centers primarily the life of Christ in its narrative, which suggests that the ideas that Jesus Christ held as essential for Christianity and promoted act
The dreams of Englishmen were to spread freedom, gentle government and Christianity is the world. When the ships went down the North American coasts, English did not plan slavery or forced labor of any kind. They strived to carry out the dream of bringing civility, superior technology and abundance of their motherland to uncivilized regions. Those who were not Christians, Cannibals for example, would receive rough treatment, however, those who willingly joined the English would enjoy all benefits of civilization. This was the dream of English when they arrived to America. However, they failed because the country they wanted to create was Utopian. The English did not take into account the local customs and traditions. They viewed themselves superior to native population and were not ready to recognize the idea that natives might not be willing to follow the British rule. The English failed because they discriminated the people to whose land they arrived. Two-fifth of all the people were enslaved by Protestants and Britons. English sought to bring enlightenment to American peoples, however, they brought only oppression. The failure of the British started the most difficult period in American history – the war against enslavement. English came to found free and independent nation, dedicated to freedom and equality. However, the English, who promoted Christianity and gentle government, held slaves and were willing to join those who did. They did not think of enslaved people are humans who had equal rights to the English’s. Natives who were not willing to accept the English as bearers of progress were thought of as barbarians living in darkness. In addition, the English failed because despite of proclamation of having peaceful mission they pursued their own interests on American land. They did not pay attention to the needs of native population and assumed that the interest of natives had to coincide with the interests of the English. Notably, the rise of freedom in America (the freedom of those who supported the English) was accompanied with the rise of slavery (the enslavement of those who opposed the English). The English did not view themselves responsible for slavery because they gave every person a chance to give up his own system of beliefs and accept the British. The English put themselves on high pedestal and viewed others as inferior. Moreover, the English have introduced the dedication to human liberty and dignity to the American land and at the same time they have developed and maintained a system of labor that denied dignity and human liberty. Despite of honorable mission, the English failed to carry out their dream because they have chosen the wrong tactics. They should not have tried to impose their culture and traditi
The problem of racism in the United States is well reflected in the pop-culture history of the nineties. The changes in R&B music are represented in the song by Mariah Carrey Always Be My Baby since it has become popular not only among African Americans but also among other ethnic groups. At the same time, the movie In the Heat of the Night has not experienced any changes in audience, underlining that the issues discussed in the film are still of immediate interest. The analysis of the history of pop culture artifacts shows that the issue has evolved. The people’s attitude towards rhythm and blues has changed considerably during the last 80 years. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, a tender mid-tempo R&B love song, was released in 1995 and had great success among all audiences (Werthman). However, R&B as a genre of music was initially meant for African Americans. According to Ripani, the term R&B emerged in the 1940s, replacing an unethical name “race music” (172). Until the 80s, R&B was mostly enjoyed by lower-class African Americans with little attention from the white population. However, the emergence of talented producers and social changes led to R&B music becoming increasingly popular among all the ethnic groups around the globe. Always Be My Baby reflects the changes, as the theme of the song is universal and can be understood regardless of racial background. Additionally, in the official music video, Mariah uses heavy make-up to look more like a white person. Therefore, it may be said that the cultural artifacts demonstrate that the problem of racism is no longer as acute. At the same time, a detective movie In the Heat of the Night directed by Norman Jewison demonstrates the racism still exists. The movie touches upon ethnic issues in the US, as it describes how a white and an African American detective work together. The movie was well-received by all audiences in the US and abroad. Today, people still like detective stories like Rush Hour featuring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker investigating a case of kidnapping. Therefore, since a literature review revealed no change in the audience of the popular culture artifact category, it may be concluded that even though the problem of racism has evolved, it still exists in American society. In conclusion
Abstract Stars are interesting components in the universe and although it is not easy for a layman to comprehend their existence, research carried out in this field has helped us know much about stars. One of the discoveries is that a star undergoes a lifetime just like any other living organism (e.g., the human beings); stars are born, they undergo some processes while living or existing and they eventually die. A star’s lifespan is however affected by various aspects the major determinant is its mass. Pressure, temperature, and gravity also play a role in the life span of the stars. Introduction Stellar evolution entails a progression (which involves some notable changes) through which a star undertakes in its entire lifetime. Stars have got varying lifetimes depending on their masses where the more massive the star, the lesser the lifetime and vice versa. The study of stellar evolution is complicated since it is not easy to note the life of a particular star since the changes take place slowly hence necessitating the study of various stars at different stages in life at a go (Night Sky Observer 4). This essay looks into the process of stellar evolution and the factors that influence it. The Star Stars are believed to originate from molecular clouds as well as the dense clouds of gas. A star forms from a big cool mass of gas that arises from the collapse of the dense regions contained in the clouds (Delehanty 1). There are usually some contractions of the gases that form the star with a successive increase in temperatures. The nuclear reaction then happens where hydrogen atoms and hydrogen deuterons combine to form helium generating a lot of energy and preventing any other contraction of the star. The star is known as the main sequence star the moment it commences nuclear fusion. The star reaches the end of its main sequence lifetime once it reaches a point where approximately half of its core fuel is exhausted and hence making it difficult for the star to carry on a hydrogen fusion reaction. The death of a star is determined by its type and mass, for instance, when a less massive star exhausts its hydrogen supply, the heat to support its core against the force of gravity is no more leading to the collapse of the core to allow for the density that can support conversion of helium to carbon. Massive stars, on the other hand, tend to burn brighter and die much more radically. The lower the mass of a star, the longer the time it will live and the less violent its death and the higher the mass of a star, the shorter it lives and the more violently it dies. Some of the factors that influence the evolution of a particular star include the chemical c
Mickey and Charlie Chaplin By claiming that Mickey was not a clown, since he was neither silly nor dumb, Ted Sears made a witty commentary on the nature of comedy that Mickey had to offer. At this point, a parallel between Mickey and Chaplin’s famous character should be drawn. Unlike a million stock characters, these have very distinct personalities; therefore, the comedy comes not only from the misery that they suffer but from the way, in which they address these situations based on their unique and well-developed personalities. The quote, therefore, allows re-evaluating the impression that Mickey leaves. On the surface, it seems that the comedy comes from the troubles that Mickey has to go through. A closer look at the character, however, will reveal that Mickey Mouse, with all his seeming “silliness,” in fact, often proves to be the winner in the end. Both the Tramp and Mickey Mouse often have to face injustice, greed, and other vices of society; and both seem to handle their losses pretty well. However, what makes the public adore them is that they are never threatening. With their innocence and touching belief in humanity, they are incredibly relatable and easy to sympathize with, which their creators were obviously counting on. Walt Disney’s and Grimm’s Snow White One of the greatest accomplishments of the Golden Disney era, Snow White was obviously a challenge to the traditions created by the Grimm brothers. First and most obvious, Disney had to rewrite the story so that a three-page narrative could be extended to a 1.5-hour feature film. In addition, the characters and the very idea behind the legend had to be changed entirely. Even with the alterations made to the initial cruel story so that it could be told to young children, the characters clearly needed development, and the plot twists required explanation. Walt Disney handled this task perfectly. Though feminists may argue about the focus on Prince Charming and the “happily ever after,” Snow White is not bland – she is portrayed as hard-working, honest, and reasonable. Every dwarf was given a unique personality, and the Evil Queen has left a huge legacy in the Disney culture, has become one of the most intimidating and malicious characters in Disney history – which is saying a lot, given a wide range of delightfully dreadful villains (e.g., Shere Khan, Ja’far, Scar, to name a few). Impeccably designed, with the necessary alterations made here and there, the new story of Snow White was destined to be a hit. Fleisher Brothers vs. Walt Disney With a huge success that followed Disney’s attempt to introduce the American audience to animation, a lot of studios were trying to repeat Disney’s success. The Disney formula, however, was by far too unique and distinctive to copy it entirely. As a result, another major animation studio, Fleischer Brothers, tried to come up with a different approach. Since the very beginning, Disney has been known as the producer of “safe,” family-friendly movies with a timeless message offered delicately to the audience. The Fleischer Bro
Ice cream cake and chocolate cake are very similar, but chocolate cake is better because it is more versatile and rich in flavor. The taste of the chocolate cake is great for anyone who likes chocolate, and the majority of people do. A chocolate cake normally has cocoa in its base, cream, and frosting, which gives it a very rich, intense flavor. This cake usually consists of a sponge base with thick cream in-between layers and frosting on the top. This gives it a nice mix of textures from soft, melting ones to chewy and moist ones. Finally, the design of chocolate cakes can vary depending on the occasion and on the person’s individual tastes. Chocolate cakes can have fruit, sweets, nuts, or cookies in them, and all of these foods will fit in nicely with the other flavors. Decorating a chocolate cake is easy, because it maintains structure well, allowing to build both a tall, multi-layer cake with elaborate decorations and a small family dessert with a hand-made message. Ice cream cake differs from the chocolate cake in most of these aspects. The flavor of ice cream is not as rich as that of chocolate. For this reason, the overall taste of ice cream cake is subtle, not rich. The structure of an ice cream cake is similar to chocolate cake and typically involves a sponge cake base with ice cream used in-between layers. The frosting of an ice cream cake can only include whipped cream or ice cream. This limits the range of textures that can be added. Ice cream is cold and starts melting fast, which destroys the structure of the cake almost immediately. The design of ice cream cakes is usually less appealing because ice cream melts, preventing decorations from staying in place. Hence, chocolate cake is better than ice cream cake because it has more flavor, a variety of textures, and can be decorated in many ways.
We call him Papa. He is not actually my paternal or maternal grandfather, but he has been so close to our family that many people think he is related to us. He has been retired for almost twenty years and is living off his pension, with some support from his two sons who practice law. Before he retired, he was working as an assistant security manager in a local company, where he trained new guards. He got this job after a brief career in the army. He was only ten when the Second World War broke out, hence he lived with the vivid images and war stories that returning soldiers brought back. I chose to talk to him because he is a very talkative person with interesting stories. Except for the fact that I have known him for a while now, it is very easy to dismiss him as a creative storyteller because of the intriguing stories he tells. What I have come to realize is that they often check out. Papa enlisted in the army when he was nineteen. By then the war was over and veterans were trying to find jobs locally to keep up with the new demands of life. Very few people went to look for a career in the army because of the high number of people that the army discharged after the war. However, for Papa, the war stories had gotten the better of him and he decided to find his way to the army. No one had served in the army in his immediate family because he was the first-born child. His father was unfit for service because of poor sight. However, as he puts it, everyone was involved in the war effort at the time because almost everyone had a friend or a relative serving in one of the fronts at the time. Some came back and others did not. Growing up in the fifties was not as complicated as growing up in the new millennium. Papa thinks that it was quite clear for him and most of his peers what career opportunities to pursue. The degree of specialization was not as complex as it has become. Back then, technical skills landed you a job in a factory and if you excelled academically, you would end up pursuing a white-collar career as a lawyer, a doctor, or maybe a writer. Options were fewer and clearer. He says at the time, law was just law. It was not common to hear people say that they are specialists in criminal law, or corporate law. For him, he considered a career in the army as the highest form of duty that any citizen could aspire to. That is why he enlisted as soon as he could. His life as a young man was typical army life. He speaks of the difficult days as a recruit where they had to endure terrible training officers who as he puts it, “were hell bent on taking us to hell”. In particular, he described a time when he failed to report to the parade on time because his commanding officer sent him off barracks to buy a packet of cigarettes that were available within the barracks. Thinking that he ha