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Ferco was first founded in Singapore in 1983. The company began as an installer and dealer in smolder curtains, industrialized gates, and fire rated shutters. In 1990, the company began manufacturing roller shutters in the country. The manufacturing company eventually moved to Malaysia to supply the mounting market demands. Currently, Ferco is an installer, producer, and distributor of shutters used in manufacturing, housing, and trade. The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and British Standards (BS) license Ferco. The United Arab Emirates Civil Defense and the Singapore Civil Defense approved this company for licensing. The company is capable of serving customers with diverse requests across the globe. Ferco achieved this through expansion and conducting various focused studies. The company has acquired the most support compared to other corporations through fire testing laboratories. However, to reinforce the company collection strategies, Ferco is seeking to acquire the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 EHS certifications. Ferco established a facility in Dubai in fiscal 2006 to supply the Asian marketplace. By 2013, a factory will be established in India. In the Dubai facility, the company fabricates numerous roller and fire shutters. Ferco is focused on becoming a service producer, distributor, designer, maintainer, and installer. The plant in Malaysia enables the company to provide seating answers to both the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. That is, seats used in film areas, learning institutions, theatres, sports arena, meeting and games halls. The Department of Quality, Safety, and Human Resources   * The department conducts experimentation, disbursement, and decline of all the received, but unprocessed packing materials, in-process, and completed products as per the stipulations   * The department is responsible for retaining experimental reports according to the universal measures on unprocessed packing materials, midway, and completed products as per the stipulations   * The department is responsible for validating the analytical methods   * The department ensures that the employees follow the protection standards at all stages when operating in the manufacturing area   * By using the placed requests and known approaches, the department writes test plans   * The department conducts test crusades each time whenever feasible to fit in the general development plan   * The department reports the outcomes to the Quality Assurance manager besides raising notification whenever a significant matter puts the entire plan at risk   * The department is tasked with implementing the value control strategies and arrangements for ensuring efficient operations in the industry   * The department is accountable for the development and maintenance of quality values that are relevant to the industry by guaranteeing proper completion   * The department approves and reviews inspections, value control strategy, and test strategies from the operators and
Abstract This research paper provides a discussion on an overview of the history Bach’s B Minor Mass based on how it was it created, evolution of B Minor Mass, and the impact of B Minor Mass in worship and its place today. A Historical Overview of Bach’s B Minor Mass B Minor Mass was written by Johann Sebastian Bach who was a musician in the Orthodox Church. He lived in Leipzig, the center of the Orthodox Church. One of the greatest works of the western art was B Minor Mass produced by Bach. The B Minor Mass was produced in a large scale setting of the ordinary of the Roman Mass. It covered approximately two hours in length. The Mass was referred to us Missa in Latin meaning a worship service in which the Eucharist was observed. The Eucharist is the re-enactment of the last supper. The Eucharist was referred by St. Ambrose as part of the service in the fourth century as “Missa Catechumen rum” which meant after the dismissal of members of the church who were not confirmed. The church members were “dismissed” at the end of the Eucharist referred in Latin as “Missa fidelium” (Stauffer, 2003). There were two portions of the Mass in the beginning that is, the synaxis and Eucharist. Synaxis meant “to come together” and was a service originally observed in homes consisting of readings, a homily interpreting the readings, and partitioning of prayers based on the readings and homily. The Eucharist joined the synaxis in 313 C.E when the Milan edict removed obstacles to the public practice of Christianity. Eucharist means “giving thanks” and comes from the Greek Eucharista (Bernstein, 2005). The Eucharist is today commonly known as “The Great Thanks giving” in the communion liturgy of the United Methodists. Missa Catechumen rum was faced out by the Middle Ages and there remained one connected service maintaining the name Missa. The Mass was used both to instruct and observe “unbloodied” versions of sacrifices of Christ. Greek was used as the initial language of the Mass, later translated in Latin. In the late sixth and early seventh centuries, it was codified by Pope Gregory. It has since been maintained to date although with a few localized changes in Western Europe (Stauffer, 2003). The Mass consisted of six portions referred to as “Ordinary”. These portions were Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, and the Ite Missa Est (Cunningham, 2008). This portion of the Mass was fixed, that is, it remained the same. The rest of the Mass has been dynamic changing in tandem with specific needs of the occasion, called proper. Initially the Mass was a means used to transfer words in the “live” acoustic of cavernous spaces over a distance from the priest to the faithful. The coming into existence of the polyphonic or multiple voice settings in the 12 th century was a way to embellish the mass on festival occasions. In the 13 th century, composers focused entirely on Ordinary portions of the mass because they could be used repeatedly. From the 14 th century, collected cyc
There can be only a few doubts that during the 20 th century’s first half, the Italian (Sicilian) Mafia used to affect the socio-economic realities in the U.S. to a considerable extent. The Mafia’s influence on the domestic body politics in America’s Northeast remained rather sizable up until the late-eighties – the story of John Gotti illustrates the validity of this suggestion perfectly well. Nevertheless, as of today, this effectively ceased to be the case. Even though the affiliates of Cosa Nostra continue to take part in a number of the semi-legal moneymaking activities, associated with the American way of life (such as gambling, for example), the Italian Mafioso is no longer in the position to affect the functioning of this country’s legal system. Such a development appears to have been predetermined by the objective laws of history. After all, it was only the matter of time before the continual empowerment of the country’s legally legitimate corporate/banking sector, which continues to be dominated by the so-called WASPs (White Anglo-Saxon Protestants), would naturally prompt it to aspire to take control of the most lucrative criminal enterprises in America – something that marginalized the Italian Mafia’s power rather substantially. In my paper, I will aim to explore the validity of this suggestion at length. It nowadays represents a commonplace assumption that it was named the introduction of the so-called ‘Prohibition Law’ in 1920, which made the Italian Mafia an integral part of the discourse Americana, as we know it (Kelly 79). After all, the Mafia’s initial activities used to be concerned with bootlegging, as the way to make enormous profits without having to apply much of an effort. What came in particularly handy for the Italian Mafioso, in this respect, was their endowment with the primitively-rural mentality, extrapolated in what later became known as the Italian Mafia’s ‘trademarks’ – the code of silenc
Introduction Aside from COVID-19 and contagious conditions, obesity or having a high body mass remains one of the diseases that burden the healthcare system and contribute to chronic health issues despite being preventable. A complex disorder, obesity has always been surrounded by myths and antiscientific claims. This essay reviews current knowledge on the disease and behavioral factors to prevent new cases of obesity in patient populations and summarizes recommendations for patients. Obesity as a Medical Condition: Genetic and Behavioral Causes Obesity occurs due to various genetics-related and behavioral/cultural factors, so prerequisites to the condition’s development may be individual. Genetic susceptibility is demonstrated by the existence of more than 100 gene loci positively associated with elevated body mass index (BMI) levels and visceral fat accumulation (Theilade et al., 2021). Aside from that, multiple non-genetic factors, including living in an obesogenic environment, insufficient physical activity, uncontrolled caloric intake, and binge eating disorders, contribute to obesity risks (Theilade et al., 2021). The interplay of these factors creates conditions for weight dysregulation, and behavioral contributors are easier to control than purely physiological issues. Adult Obesity and Behavioral Factors: Making Change Physical Activity Insufficient physical activity levels or the lack of body culture are among the major behavioral contributors to abnormal weight. A sedentary lifestyle, remote work, or limited access to physical activity assets promote an imbalance between the consumed and used calories, resulting in muscle weakness and excess fat accumulation (Theilade et al., 2021). Measures to address this factor should be carefully selected depending on a person’s age, current BMI level, musculoskeletal disorders, previous experiences with exercise, and personal preferences. As per the official physical activity guidelines developed by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, adults should have 150 and more minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). This measure, along with the recommendation to do muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week, may serve as a reference point for patients willing to lose weight without harm (CDC, 2021). Patients with conditions hindering mobility should seek individual consultations to avoid overly intense or potentially damaging forms of exercise. Healthier Dietary Patterns and Psychological Health Unhealthy food choices or eating too much junk food are other common behaviors to be addressed for the promotion of healthy weight and obesity prevention. Unhealthy eating exists in numero
History of Outsourcing The great industrial revolution influenced the beginning of outsourcing in the business world. This was the period between 1700 and 1900 in Europe. The increase in the production of consumer goods led to the manufacturers requiring more skilled labor, especially as the moved to different manufacturing zones across the world. The need to import labor from one country to another led to the concept of outsourcing, whereby professionals in fields such as engineering were paid for their skills and knowledge by different companies across the world. Outsourcing increased in the late 19 th century and it became commonplace throughout the 20 th century. Towards the end of the 20 th century, outsourcing had become one of the strategic ways to enhance competitiveness in companies as they contracted professionals in different departments to assume a leadership role (Khan and Bashar 192). The concept of globalization has made outsourcing a popular phenomenon as companies look to employ the most qualified human assets while reducing the cost of labor. Outsourcing continues to change shape as companies have leveraged technology to introduce the concept of telecommuting, which has enabled the business entities to outsource labor without necessarily having the human resources relocating from their countries. Outsourcing in the contemporary world also includes products and services, whereby companies develop manufacturing plants in different parts of the world where the cost of production is significantly lower (Khan and Bashar 194). Public Opinion of Outsourcing Members of the public have conflicting opinions about outsourcing. While some believe that outsourcing is good in the employment market, others claim that it introduces unnecessary competition for professionals in different fields. Proponents of outsourcing share the sentiment that it is a strategy that increases opportunities to compete in the global labor market. Outsourcing of products and services provides consumers with quality products at standardized prices, which makes the cost of living affordable. Additionally, outsourcing facilitates economic growth for the host nations of the manufacturing companies as more employment opportunities and public infrastructure are developed. However, opponents of outsourcing believe that outsourcing labor increases the unemployment rate in the nation (Jing and Besharov 836). Outsourcing products and services also result in unfair competition for the local companies trying to compete with the low prices offered by their competitors. Companies in the outsourcing business also limit the amount of revenue generated by the government if their offshore businesses are exempted from taxation. Business Rationale for Outsourcing Outsourcing has numerous benefits for companies. The practice helps companies to acquire the most qualified professionals and utilize their talents to create a competitive edge against competitors. Outsourcing also helps in the development of a workforce that does not add a big financial liability to the companies. Outsourcing labor from the developing economies is ch
An Image Plain as It Is The typical feature of a real political leader is that whenever he is losing, or winning, he is always at the top of the world. Despite the critical situation, he manages to find a way out and to resist the obstacles which have been set on his way. One of the brightest examples of the politician whose ambition to take the first position despite the circumstances is Barack Obama, the 44 th President of the USA. Like every person engaged in politics, Barack Obama has the legend of his own, a myth called to bring the country together and lead it to the economical and cultural prosperity. Built on certain elements of his speech and behavior, it drives to certain effect which has the most striking result on people. Due to specific communicational strategy, this is what could be called “the tactics of the winners”. Taking a closer look at the picture, it is possible to suggest that one of the strongest messages of cultural and ideological character which Obama sends to the audience is his vision of the USA as a strong country with huge economical and political influence. Quite a powerful iconic sign, it was used by Obama in the most reasonable way. Indeed, considering his ideas listed in a number of studies, it becomes obvious that the political strength of the country is his head aim. Emphasizing that all the forces which he applied were driven for the U.S. to achieve the certain stage of well-being, Obama is most convincing: Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the backyards of Des Moines, in the living rooms of Concord, on the front porches of Charleston. (Cohen 65) With his gestures, and with that specific expression in his eyes, Obama seems to convey the same idea in the picture, as if saying, there is the way to do things right, and I can show it to you, people… Indeed, the gestures which Obama makes breathe with the energy of the leader who is capable of getting people out of the political mess. The Myth That Supports the Colossus Because of the impressive and effective signs which Obama uses to create the vision of striving for the better future, he seems so successful and persuasive. One of the core reasons for the force which the picture is breathing with is the gestures which the USA President makes. This contributes to the myth which is created in the greatest way. With the palms always open for the people to see them – an extremely important psychological move determined to show clear and good intentions – Obama is taken as the most honest person in the Earth, whether this is so or not. “Obama’s trademark demagogy” (Tarpley 159) can also be read in the picture; although the image cannot either move, or utter a word, it is clear that the President speaks, and he speaks “big words”. One of the features of his, the unceasing w
The notion “state” has been thoroughly studied through centuries by great thinkers and political scientists. They managed to identify its role and functions in the society and in the sphere of politics. Thus, the state is considered to be a political structure which is thoroughly organized and fulfills the tasks of the complex societies connected with the increase of the geographic size and population, resolution of some social problems. This structure is not simple; it is a global means of public control. The first aspect under analysis is the term “government” and its role in the state structure. Speaking about the state, people very often confuse this notion with the term “government”. Analyzing these two structure one can notice that government is just one of the aspects in the state organization. Comparing these two notions it is important to stress that “state” is a broader and global structure including a lot of small aspects which are necessary for its functioning. The role of the state in the society was analyzed from the point of view of two approaches such as pluralist and class approach. According to the pluralist approach the whole society includes different groups with particular interests and the political structure is not dominated by any single group. The major function of the state according to this approach is considered to be mediation between different classes of people in order to meet their requirements within a particular social group. This approach stresses that the state can act independently and on behalf of its society. The pluralists emphasize the role of the government rather than that of the state. The government is to work on everyone’s behalf in order to satisfy need of all social classes. According to the class approach the state cannot be completely independent as it gets some support and power from economics. This approach sticks to the point that the institution of the state directs its actions to the interests of one particular dominant class while the interests of others can remain unsatisfied. The main functions fulfilled by the state in the society are closely connected with the dominant class influence and they are the following:   * Legitimating function. The main task of the state is to maintain the harmony within the society by means of class structure legitimating and providing the ruling right to the dominant class;   * Coercion function. According to this function the state is to repress subordinate classes in order to satisfy the dominant one;   * Accumulating function. It is the state which must create conditions for beneficial capital accumulation. According t
This paper will discuss four different Native American groups that lived in new world before the arrival of the Europeans. The paper will particularly focus on the Aztecs, the Incas, the Pueblo and the Iroquois. The ethnic groups that inhabited parts of central Mexico between 14 th and 16 th century were referred to as the Aztecs. These people spoke the Nahuatl Language and were very dominant in the 14 th -16 th century. The Aztec civilization revolves around the people who spoke the Nahuatl language and it includes their culture during the classic age. These people had a compact and rigid class system and slavery was one of the most dominant features of the class system (Pohl, p. 90). Each Aztec ethnic group would elect its own government officers whose role was to maintain law and order. The elected member of the governing council also regulated the affairs of every tribe. Over time, the tribes grew apart and by the time an Aztec city was established, each tribe was running its own individual affairs. The Iroquois people first settled in the north eastern part of North America and moved to the modern day Maryland where they settled along the Susquehanna River. The Iroquois were farmers and they fought for land with the neighboring communities especially the Algonquin. Around 1400 AD, the Iroquois formed a club organization that was referred to as the Iroquois confederacy and this confederacy comprised all the ethnic tribes in the Iroquois language group. These ethic groups include the Mohawk, the Oneida, the Cayuga, the Seneca and the Onandagua and the purpose of the confederation was to create an alliance that would be used for fight enemies and to prevent internal wars (Roger, p. 23). The Incas were quire different from the other groups that inhabited the larger America. Their language was very different from the other Native American groups. The Incas they lived in a place called Cuzco in the American Highlands. After the 10 th century, the Incas started expanding and their expansion helped them to control almost the entire South America. The Inca territory was expansive, stretching from Chile to Ecuador. The Inca Empire had millions of people. This was a very high population at that time and their demographic advantage enabled them to assert their authority in the region. The Incas had a very flexible social structure. They did not have class systems and at the top of the social structure was the Inca who wielded absolute power. Each tribe had its own head that reported to the chief Inca. The social unit of the Incas was communistic and the authority was centralized which gave little room for individual advancement (Roark et al, p. 67). The Pueblos were Native American people who live in the United States of America and the pueblo of people consisted of 21 tribes which include the Taos, the Acoma, the Zuni and the Hopi tribes. In their early history, the Pueblos lived in caves and cliffs. They started building