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Scalping and its legal aspects Arguments for banning scalping Consumer detriment and dissatisfaction : Consumers face adverse impacts of ticket scalping. The impacts may be either non-financial and financial detriments or dissatisfaction amongst consumers. Often, scalping might erode the consumers’ confidence and satisfaction for various reasons including being pestered by the unauthorized scalpers outside the event venues, lack of transparency in distributing tickets, and unfair access to the available tickets (Harvey n.d., p.1). This implies that consumers may encounter the detrimental effects of buying non-transferrable, non-authentic, and worthless on-sold tickets. Scalping presents various detriments to suppliers or event promoters. For instance, it is very difficult to trust the genuine tickets sold through scalping. Therefore, refusing to admit consumers bearing tickets whose par value is higher than the original face value requires promoters to incur additional costs as they try to enforce certain conditions on scalping. An increase in cost is likely to cause a loss in revenue. Further, scalping might result in inflated prices which might make event fans to be locked out of the market. This may yield negative publicity for the promoters which may, in turn, cause the promoters to lose their reputation (Harvey n.d., p.1). Fans locked out of an event due to scalping may have their goodwill affected when their confidence is eroded by scalping practices. Arguments against banning scalping Ticket scalping generates some benefits to the consumers and these include:   * Capacity to transfer tickets : Thus, scalping provides an opportunity for consumers who have no interest or who are incapable of attending certain events to unload the acquired tickets through on-sell.   * Ticket market convenience : Consumers through scalping have been able to make ticket purchases at a premium and possibly obtain the preferred seats. Scalping, in this regard, offers convenience and time for consumers having higher opportunity cost of time but prefer securing event seats at higher prices.   * Improved ability to secure the events tickets : Purchasing scalped tickets is a form of the transaction since consumers only purchase the event tickets from the on-sellers at some mutually agreed prices. The practice may help consumers to secure highly sought after and unobtainable events tickets. Events promoters can derive mutual benefits from scalping. For example, the promoters may decide to charge low prices on the tickets to warrant the generati
Outline The introductory part discusses the renaissance literature and the body part analyses the literature by comparing the two great works, namely, ‘Paradise Lost’ and ‘The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus’ and the notion of hell portrayed in the two works. Introduction Renaissance Literature is referred to as the literature written during the Renaissance in the15 th century in Europe. At this era, most of the people in Europe, mainly the orthodox, believed in rebirth and the people liked to know more about renaissance and this made the writers at that time write about renaissance rather than other subjects in order to give more ideas and information to the people. So, the writers published a lot of books than ever before and as the demand for books increased, books were provided at lower prices. Renaissance literature is different from the past literature which specifies innovative concepts like culture, beliefs, politics etc. The renaissance literatures consist of not only literature but also art, architecture, and poems. However, the people did not give much importance to renaissance poems except some poems written by famous poets of that period, when compared to literature. There were also the dramas performed on the basis of the renaissance literature. The renaissance literatures mainly related to the cultural and social activities in Europe. The idea about renaissance was received from Italy where the renaissance developed before Europe and this renaissance literature changed from English literature to modern Elizabethan literature which is referred to as golden age in the English literature. “A brief survey of significant historical and social events in this period suggests that the flowering of English literature was part of a larger whole. The development of the printing press led to a communication revolution and increased literacy.” (Renaissance English Literature). The renaissance literature was written in a very simple, natural and nice way and while reading we will feel real affection or attachment to the characters in the story. John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’ John Milton is regarded as the last renaissance poet and his ‘Paradise Lost’ is the greatest and the noblest achievement. Milton shared the renaissance of humanism as it is seen in his work ‘The Paradise Lost’. The main feature of the renaissance period was that people were concerned more for knowledge, power, q
Introduction The Nineteenth Century produced one of the greatest short story writers of all time. Key among these writers was Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and O’Henry whose mastery of the short story has continued to impress many even in the modern society. Although these writers hailed from different places, their stories followed almost the same style of writing. On top of using simple and direct titles for their stories, these two writers had a way of changing the tone and expectation of both the readers and the characters while in the middle of their story. Chekhov’s Fat and Thin and O’Henry’s After Twenty Years are classic examples of short stories where the authors have expertly employed the use of the reversal technique. This essay compares and contrasts the use of this technique by the two writers and examines how it affects the ending of the story. Fat and Thin is a story of two old classmates who unexpectedly meet at a railway station. The two, one thin and the other fat used to be good friends while in high school. The writer tells us that the fat man smelt of sherry and fleur d’orange , which was a type of expensive perfume. On the other hand, the thin man smelt of ham and coffee grounds, which could have been termed as the common food for ordinary citizens. Upon meeting, the two friends kiss each other demonstrating how they had missed each other. Immediately after this, the thin man begins bragging of the numerous achievements that he has attained in the course of his life. He begins by telling the fat friend tha
The healthcare sector in the United Arab Emirates is considered to be one of the most significant ones by the government. As the country has recently increased its income, the expenses for healthcare have also become heavier. The population of the United Arab Emirates is constantly growing which is why the healthcare sector extends and cannot be easily measured. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, “the UAE population at the end of 2012 stood at approximately 9.2 million, with an overall CAGR of 7.9% for the period between 2008-2012” (Colliers International 4). The development of this sector can be also seen through the comparison of the number of healthcare providers. At the end of the 20th century there we only seven public hospitals; however, currently there are almost fifty of them. The Ministry of Health does not want to stop on this and supports the program that is aimed at increasing the number of various health facilities and medical centers throughout the country (Martelli 14). Today even Dubai Healthcare City exists, which is still evolving to reach the highest standards. In Abu Dhabi, HAAD takes care of the facilities. The company that maintains healthcare delivery is SEHA. It deals with healthcare facilities within the city. Nowadays, SEHA manages “57 primary health care centers, 13 hospitals, 3 maternal and child health centers, 3 specialized dental centers, one center for autism, and 5 specialized facilities like rehab, blood bank, and herbal center” (Kloep 134). All other facilities that are located in the Emirate of Dubai are under the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and Dubai Health Authority. Thus, it can be concluded that the healthcare sector in the country is very big, and it continues to expand. Of course, the fact that the United Arab Emirates was not a very developed country recently makes many people think that they still have lots to improve, and their health outcome measures are one of those things. However, this view is unsound. The country has not only achieved the level of income and costs spent on healthcare that is decent for all other developed nations but also the health outcome measures are similar with those other countries have. The reforms introduced in this sector by the majority of other countries were also accepted by the Emirates. It is claimed that the healthcare services of the United Arab Emirates are one of the best in the world. That is why the number of positive healthcare outcomes is also very high (Vastag 158). By many measures of health status “(infant mortality, life expectancy, eradication of numerous infectious diseases), they have reached levels comparable with other developed nations” (McLaughlin, Kemp, and Stoltz par. 2). The country applied programs aimed at disease management m
Introduction This paper looks at the history of capitalism. It starts with an introduction followed by description of ancient capitalism, especially from 1 st to 3rd century. Medieval capitalism is also tackled from 14 th to 16 th century, where barter trade evolves to monetary system. History of Modern capitalism is finally discussed in the 19 th century context. Essay Body Capitalism is a social and economic setup where the drivers of trade are controlled by the private sector. Ancient capitalism started when wealth became mobile. This was enhanced by the introduction of money as a medium of exchange. Money developed what can be termed as commercial and financial capitalism. In ancient capitalism, Roman Empire currency was the one used in trading activities. There was a double currency of gold and silver coinage, gold currency or aureus which was superior to silver denars since many silver coins were equivalent to a single gold coin. During the 1 st century, the double currency was stable and towards the end of 2 nd century, the denars equivalent to gold started to rise. This made gold the main currency. The rise of denars escalated to an extent that it was scrapped from use as medium of exchange after a series of attempts to stabilize it. The Roman Empire prospered economically through emergence of many large economic regions in the 1 st century. During the 2 nd century, these regions started becoming independent and by 3 rd century, they became totally self-sufficient. The consequence of independence was a decline in land worth in the Empire. Rome was the capital to the Roman Empire; it thus formed the trade world trade hub. Rome was well connected to all transport infrastructures since it wanted to be united and the dominant Empire. It became the economic custodian by establishing connection to the
In the Character type of Sun Wukong, Journey to the west is about pilgrimage of Buddhist to India when monk went to western regions at the time of Tang Dynasty in order to get sacred texts. Buddhism means religion that has many traditions and beliefs with their attribution to Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism as a Buddha religion has Buddhist as the followers who belief in rebirth as well as Karma. The author of the paper narrates about Sun Wukong who is the king of monkeys. This name refers to awakened to emptiness and was given to him by his teacher. The king was born in a rocky mountain and gained fame when he entered a cave where no one else before had managed to reach. After making many gods angry and the emperor of Jade knew that, he was given a responsibility in heaven of taking care of horses. According to him, this was a low class job and after he realized that he was no longer a god who is fully fledged, he was unhappy about the new responsibility and took measures in order to counter that decision ( Yu 94) . When he returned to the mountain, he declared himself as the great sage who was equivalent to heaven. The effort by solders to arrest Sun Wukong did not bear fruits despite this being a directive by the emperor Jade. This earned Sun Wukong the role of overseeing peach garden. The peaches bore fruits after every three thousand years and consuming the fruits led to immortality when Sun became matchless and very powerful after he consumed one fruit (Yu 94) When fairies went to get peaches, Sun was informed that there was no invitation for him, laughed at him who made him to cause problems and defeated troops amounting to one hundred thousand led by Nezha and Erlang. Later, the emperor of Jade commanded Buddha to Detain Wukong under the mountain of five elements where he remained for five hundred years without escaping due to the spell on top of the mountain. For Sun, Ruvi Jingu was a strong weapon that he could transform into various forms and proportions according to his needs and it any time he wanted. This rod had weight amounting to eighteen thousands pounds and offered great support and c
What is the most difficult thing about being a musician? You can easily understand it talking to Qirong Xu, a young girl who is playing the Guzheng or the so-called “Chinese Harp” for half of her life. Our interviewee was born in Shanghai and, due to her origin, she loves Chinese culture and never misses a chance to do anything that reminds her of Chinese people and their lifestyle. The girl can be regarded as a goal-setter and a person who has enough energy to devote time both to studying and to her hobbies; having public relations as a major, she still manages to improve her playing skills on a regular basis. It is difficult to deny that being a musician takes a lot of energy, but Qirong just smiles when asked about her busy schedule. Indeed, proper motivation makes you jump over hurdles! Qirong got acquainted with Guzheng when she was a little girl, and her mother played a significant role in her becoming a musician. Being supposed to choose any instrument she would like to play, Qirong made quite an unusual choice. “Believe it or not, but I just was impressed by one song from a popular TV-show we were watching. It was performed by one gorgeous band… The Band of Great Sister if I’m not mistaken”. Frankly speaking, her story is similar to those of many famous musicians. As for the long and tiring learning period that followed that moment of truth, “per aspera ad astra” could be defined as her motto. Our interviewee acknowledges that there were a number of problems she faced during that period. In particular, she had to spend seven months to learn only one song! Also, playing the Guzheng can be a real torture for your fingers, but this girl knows a lot about the ways to avoid traumas. Having more than twenty strings, the Guzheng can make any musician broil with anger. But Qirong smiles again and says that she would like her future child to play a traditional Chinese instrument, too. Frankly, it sounds good if the talent can be inherited.
The research group from the University of Alberta in Canada found that resveratrol antioxidant contained in red wine affects the duration of human life like physical exercises. It is widely believed that this antioxidant is able to slow the aging process and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer development. The benefit of red wine is not surprising – it is a completely natural product created by nature. According to Canadian historian Rod Phillips, “every grape is a small winery – there are all the chemical elements inside and outside it that make a berry wine” (Phillips, 2014). It is now unlikely that anyone would argue that a small amount of red wine could bring some benefit to a human. For example, after drinking one glass in the morning, one recharges himself with a good mood and cheerfulness for the whole day. Essential oils and esters contained in wine would improve the tone of the nervous system and reduce blood pressure (News Breaker, 2015). Red wine contributes to the reduction of gastric and intestinal diseases as well as asthenia. Besides, it promotes faster toxins and additions output from the human body. Dry red wine might advance the plasticity of veins, too. It is also recommended for patients with diabetes because it contains a small amount of sugar and generally improves the health of diabetics. However, in my opinion, there is the flip side of the coin. The main component of red wine is ethyl alcohol. Once in the body, alcohol breaks down into plenty of toxic substances such as acetaldehyde, a highly toxic poison that thins the protective cell membrane and penetrates it, violates metabolism getting in the DNA, causing cell changes, and resulting in the appearance of atypical cells, or tumor. Along the way, there are brain intoxication, thrombosis, and hypoxia neurons. Nevertheless, I believe that everything is good in moderation. A daily dose of the drink should be limited. For instance, as if one was taking the drug. It goes without saying that wine of dubious origin is considered a potentially dangerous product for the health. In the case when the wine of unknown origin goes along with excessive use of it, the picture is rather disappointing. Moreover, some people are genetically unable to resist alcohol. Drinking wine, even red and very useful, is not recommended for them at all. It is also necessary to note that drinking wine, even in small doses could have a negative impact on the health of people who are already suffering from some serious disease and taking medications reducing their current state of health. No doubt that wine cannot be used during pregnancy and lactation as the alcohol, getting into the body of the child, could cause irreversible damage to his brain and spinal cord cells. Besides, if one considers himself an implacable opponent of alcohol, the content of resveratrol could be supplemented by other sources, for example, peanuts, cranberries, or blueberries. In conclusion, it should be stressed that red wine might be useful in a small dose and only for certain people. In case a person cares about his or her health, he or she needs to choose only real w
Introduction Despite the convenience of interaction among employees of a small enterprise, some challenges and work gaps may arise, which may be caused by control weaknesses and inadequate reporting methods. As an example, the activities of the Victoria Med Inc., a small healthcare provider, will be examined in the context of existing omissions, their threats and impacts, and objective ways to correct them. The expanded authority of the clinic staff, the overly wide range of responsibilities assigned to employees, and the errors associated with billing are the key causes of control weaknesses in the organization in question. Control Weaknesses Since the staff of the Victoria Med Inc. is not numerous, many employees are forced to perform duties that do not lead to the scope of their direct responsibilities. In particular, the clinic physicians approve patients’ credit but do not assess their creditworthiness, which is an apparent control weakness. Instead of evaluating the solvency of customers, the staff has the power to provide citizens with the option of deferred payments. Another control weakness is billing, which is a consequence of a high workload and staff shortage. Physicians approve write-offs of uncollectible checks, although this activity is not their direct responsibility. Finally, the maintenance of financial statements, in particular, the processing of cash receipts, is a control weakness that arises for the same reasons. The local accountant performs many tasks, which is unacceptable in the conditions of maintaining the security of the organization’s assets. Threats and Exposures The first of the aforementioned control weaknesses is fraught with potential losses for the healthcare provider since ignoring customer solvency checks can lead to the emergence of uncollectable accounts. Both the organization and the employees themselves will be forced to suffer expenses due to an incompetent credit policy. Another weakness expressed in billing by physicians is the risk of losses due to the lack of reliable information about the causes and validity of debts. The human factor may cause errors and entail financial problems and, in particular, the risk of job loss for a specific employee. The control weakness that is expressed in a large number of accountant’s duties is fraught with theft of funds if the employee has criminal intentions and conducts fraud with cash receipts. Control Interventions For all the three control weaknesses described, specific measures can be taken to eliminate risks. In order to avoid losses due to the lack of checks of clients’ credit histories, authorized persons but not physicians should check the solvency of patients. An objective separation of duties can help keep financial accounts from being written off if individual employees are involved in the practice of approving and canceling loans. Finally, in order to secure assets from dishonest accounting activities, work with finances should be carried out not by one but by several people, which will allow sharing powers. These measures are potentially valuable recommendations for the Victoria Med Inc. to maintain a stable financial performan