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The advertisement message, conveyed by the ‘Budweiser: king of beers’ print-ad is object-oriented. The depicted bottle of beer is meant to emphasize both: the promoted beverage’s coldness/tastefulness and the fact that it is specifically Budweiser that ‘reigns’ over the rest of the beer brands. This is also the reason why the bottle’s lid is flipped upside down – it makes the bottle appear as if it was wearing a ‘crown’. The bottle of Budweiser beer is situated at the poster’s very center, which increases the extent of viewers’ emotional/cognitive comfortableness with the conveyed message even further. The typed message, seen above the depicted object, thoroughly correlates with the poster’s visual semiotics, because it does encourage consumers to assume that in the ‘world of beer’, Budweiser dominates. The message’s strongly defined affirmativeness does not provide observes with much of a liberty to interpret the promoted idea’s ideological connotation. The pragmatic subtleties of this particular advertisement-poster are concerned with the poster’s assumed ability to encourage beer-consumers to believe that by drinking Budweiser beers they become ‘empowered’. This, of course, increases the emotional appeal of the Budweiser beer-brand to American (Western) audiences even further, because they predominantly consist of people endowed with the so-called ‘Faustian’ (domination-seeking) mentality. In conclusion, the print-ad ‘Budweiser: the king of beers’ represents the classical example of how advertisers go about combining explicit and implicit commercial messages in the single advertisement-piece, while remaining fully aware of what accounts for the targeted audience’s psychological anxieties. Interpretation The commercial appeal of the print-ad in question appears to reflect the designers’ awareness of the fact that the foremost psychological trait, on the part of the targeted audience members, is their deep-seated anxiety to dominate others. In its turn, this explains why the overt messages, conveyed by this poster (such as the logo ‘king of beers’), exploit the ‘appeal to masculinity’. Nevertheless, there are also a number of covert overtones to this particular appeal. For example, the color of the poster’s background is dark-red, which is supposed to evoke in potential consumers the image of the ancient Roman god of war Mars. The ad’s vertically-aligned format is clearly reminiscent of the notion of hierarchy, which has traditionally been associated with t
Introduction The book The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement focuses centers on the life of Alex Rogo, a plant manager working for Uniware, a filial of Unico Company. As soon as Bill Peach, the head of the department, faces the complaints of a dissatisfied customer, he gives Mr. Rogo an ultimatum to change the situation at the plant in three months. Due to the time limit, the plant manager has a limited number of tools at his disposal, including consultants and surveys. Nevertheless, Alex confronts the inevitable and consults Jonah, his physicist that he addressed while working at the previous job. During his conversations with Johan, Alex focuses on several questions related to his company’s deplorable situation. However, all the interrogations lead to one important question, “What is the veritable goal of any business?” (Goldratt & Cox, 2012). As soon as Alex approaches the question, he rethinks the situation and realizes that any business seeks to gain profit. Main discussion Certainly, Alex’s decisions have been successful and practical in solving the problem. However, the rapid development of technologically advanced can accelerate the production process and contribute to greater profits and quality of the produced goods. Therefore, the availability of newer tools is always a chance for the managers to increase the competitiveness and balance the production line by removing the least productive bottlenecks, as it occurred to robot NCX-10 (Gold
The present-day Lithuania is facing serious economic issues. The economy of the country is in a poor state and Lithuania also has to deal with the issues concerning emigration due to the economic problems. People have few education and job opportunities and they eagerly leave the country to pursue their life goals. There is extensive research on the matter. Many officials, researchers and educators have been discussing the issue, though there are still few (or even no) appropriate solutions to the existing problem. It is necessary to analyze major aspects of Lithuanians’ life to come up with the effective solutions. Of course, it is crucial to look back and learn more about the country’s past. Lithuania faced a number of really serious challenges in the past. For instance, two of the most difficult periods (which have certain impact on the state even now) are the World War II and the Soviet rule which can be regarded as causes of the contemporary issues the country has to face. 1 Snyder provides quite a detailed analysis of the events which took place decades ago, but still affect the contemporary Lithuania. Suziedelis provides a list of the most meaningful events in the history of the country, though analysis of these events and their significance is absent. 2 However, the source is valuable as it helps focus on the events which have impact on the country. It can also help identify causes of the existing issues. As for the existing issues, many researchers concentrate on the economic constraints of the country. For instance, Gibaitė-Kudžmienė provides specific data which reveal the negative trends in the country’s economy. 3 Admittedly, poor condition of Lithuanian economy can be regarded as one of the major reasons for emigration which has become quite an alarming trend. 4 Reportedly, many Lithuanians are forced to move to other countries to get more opportunities. Many skilled professionals work as unskilled workers which is still better for them than working in Lithuania. 5 It is also necessary to note that emigration has become a way out for many young people who tend to study abroad. 6 Thus, the major aspects of the issue have been revealed. It is necessary to note that existing works on the matter provide an in-depth analysis of the problem. The sources mentioned above add certain data and reveal different facets of the problem. The problem can be analyzed from the historical perspective and possible causes of the issues can be found. However, it is important to state that the available sources only focus on specific facts and do not provide a consistent analysis. The causes of the poor economic situation in the country are still in the air, so to speak. Therefore, there is certain gap to be filled. It is essential to analyze available data to identify the roots of the contemporary economic constraints. It is necessary to identify real causes of the economic stagnation in the country. Admittedly, the world financial crisis did affect Lithuania immensely. Nonetheless, the country’s inability to cope with economic constraints and overcome the crisis cannot be explained by the aftermaths of the crisis. It is possible to look
Angiosperms (flowering seed plants) have over 230,000 species. There are various types of angiosperms in from the desert to the tropical rainforest. The sizes of the plants vary as well from the duckweed to the eucalyptus tree. Angiosperms have three dominate adaptations, they are known as: flowers, fruits, and broad leaves. (Audesirk, T., Audesirk, G., and Byers, B., 2008) Lilies have a structural modification to leaves. The leaves develop through the bud structure. The bud promotes cell division and reproduction. Eventually the lily will stop producing leaves and produce petals. The petals on the flower contribute to pollination. The lily is large and colorful so they will attract pollinators. (Gregory) The pollinators carry their pollen from one plant to another. Flowers and pollinators work with one another so they will be able to survive. The flowers and pollinators benefit from one another; and animals benefit from pollination as well. Pollen consists of rich protein that animals need to survive. Flowers such as lilies produce their own pollen. However, animals assist flowers with large amounts of pollen. Animals have made it possible for flowers to produce smaller quantities of pollen. (Audesirk, T., Audesirk, G., and Byers, B., 2008) The pollen is transferred through a process called the angiosperm life cycle. There are male and female gametophytes in flowers: ovaries and anthers. Anthers release the pollen and it is carried away by the wind or by pollinators. So, there are two ways the pollen in lilies (or any other flower) can be transferred.
We have seen Jonathan Demme’s in his Hollywood version of profiling in “The Silence of the Lambs,” which is written by Tom Harris. The professional assistance of John E. Douglas and Robert K. Ressler the two masterminds behind this movie. They‘re now retired primary experts on criminal personality profiling and pioneers of recent criminal analytical analysis. However, this is a work of fiction and is not truly realistic in its depiction of the serialized murderers, and their hunters, such as ‘Harris combines’ attributes of numerous different sorts of offenders and personality dynamics who would be extremely dubious about coexisting in one person in real life. In this article, I aim to de-mystify the work and role of real-world profilers. The Investigative Support Unit is the major and very vast source of research and development on criminal profiling nowadays. It was started in the fifth decade of the last century as the “Behavioral Science Unit.” The mastermind behind this program (this remains controversial) the two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) employees, Howard Teten and Pat Mullany. And now, this is a part of the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC). It’s one of the major components of the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG), and it also consists of agents and professionals with training in behavioral or forensic science as well as consultants from the mental health professions. The NCAVC has collected large amounts of information of criminals, on the backgrounds, family characteristics, current actions, and psychological qualities of various types of criminal offenders partly obtain through the interviews and also with dozens of convicted criminals such as serial murderers. The Investigative Support Unit offers specific training in addition to professionals such as detectives, psychologists, and lawyers around the globe. In December of 2001, in Los Angeles, there’s a man from Middle Eastern tumble called Assem Bayaa passed the entire security bearer of the Los Angeles International airport (LAX). He has American citizenship, and he got the plane to New York. He had been scarcely gotten matured in his seat and told that he made the passengers uncomfortable by the creature on getting on the plane, and once Bayaa got off the plane, there were no more searches or questioned any further. The just solace given was a boarding pass for the next flight to New York. His luggage had checked wasn’t even taken off the plane that he was originally on. Lawsuit on the basis of discrimination against United Airlines filed by him and filed a proposal that said that only
One of the most exciting, yet not necessarily tiring, outdoor physical activity that is gaining in popularity these days is the outdoor scavenger hunt. The rules are quite simple; several people within a group pair up and go on a hunt to scavenge items all throughout a particular location. The pair that successfully finds all the items and returns first are the ones that win the hunt. While such a game has become a staple at various children’s parties, some people never truly grew up and as such the game itself has evolved into a far more complicated version of its past self. Scavenger hunts today can now encompass an entire town or city and could consist of a meticulous set of items that would be hard to obtain without some serious searching. Overall, this new way of playing an old game has developed quite a following since not only is it fun to do but it enables a person to reminisce about their fondest childhood memories. Degree of Difficulty Playing in a scavenger hunt does not require any degree of significant skill, rather it merely involves the ability to read and follow directions. Do note though that in cases where a scavenger hunt encompasses an entire city such as London, France or even New York a certain degree of familiarity will be required as well as knowledge about the various means and methods of getting from one location in the city to the other as fast as possible. Some scavenger hunts do try to make things a little bit more complicated by not outright telling players what the item is but rather phrase it in the form of a riddle. In cases such as these a certain degree of analytical ability will be required to figure out what the riddle means. Why People Participate and the Benefits of This Activity People participate in scavenger hunts since for them it is an adventure where they get to explore, find items and race against the clock in order to beat the other competitors in the race. It is a fun and exciting activity that takes them to various locations throughout the city enabling them to see a variety of sights while at the same time being on the lookout for the place where their item is hidden. From this description alone it becomes quite clear why people participate with the benefits of this particular activity encompassing a certain degree of exercise which when factoring in the degree of fun they have with the game itself enables a person to walk 5 to 10 miles in total in search for a variety of items without truly getting tired. Basic Equipment Needed for Participation Participating in a scavenger hunt does not require anything but your own two feet; you are expected to hunt down the items on your list in an expeditious but above all fair manner. This means that no outside assistance will be allowed and that you must get there through commuting. Also, safety really isn’t an issue when it comes to scavenger hunts since they start well within the day and finish before night begins and as such there are usually no issues
In this research paper, the teachings of Jesus using parables are explored. A parable is a Greek word meaning a story told for the sake of comparing circumstances. It has a mysterious and religious meaning (Ross par. 4). Parables are brief narrations that describe moral, ethical and religious directions to certain situations. They are vivid and easy to remember, just like proverbs. They are used to inspire people and influence them to follow a certain direction as far as religious affiliations are concerned. This is by applying the teachings in the parables to the day to day experiences. Parables are contextual; the teaching of one parable is independent of another. Jesus used different parables to explain distinct circumstances. Parables cover various aspects of life like nature, wisdom, knowledge, relationships, morality and ethical standards among others. In the bible, Jesus used about 40 parables and approximately 102 proverbs. Parables were particularly used in the gospel of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Proverbs are explained in detail in the Old Testament in the book of ‘Proverbs’ . Parables are narratives that pay attention to individuals and certain situations where the lesson is generalized to a broader scope. Parables are vivid, strange and challenging. They are also very paradoxical but at the same time realistic. They usually take a twisted turn of events. Jesus used parables as stories that indirectly explain a situation and behavior ( New International Version, Mat. 13:1-58). People’s morality, integrity, spirituality and wisdom are upheld if the
Introduction Youths in United States are the future employees of various companies. Their age which normally ranges between 16 and 27 are mostly students or fresh graduates. At their age, they always want to be employed and be able to acquire the relevant skills which are greatly demanded by the employers. The youth always wants to be employed at a part time or seasonal basis since they still have to continue with their studies. The high cost of living has forced the youths in the United States to seek for employment after skull on daily basis or over the weekends and majority of them during their summers. Discussion The jobs availability for the youths is of great concern to the entire economy. If the economy is not performing well then the demand for employment will decrease, hence the youths employability will be decreased. The youths are exposed to many challenges in the US, unemployment being one of them. The youths supply for employment always is higher over summers. It’s due to this high number of the willing young people to work that the employers also exploits them with little wages and poor working conditions. When there is high supply of the youths, their demand by the employers will be less or the rules of the employment will fluctuate and mostly to the advantage of the employer. The youths accessed to the job depends on the economic situation of the country. This will greatly determines the performance of the companies hence if well performing and the situations are favorable, their abilities to hire youths is enabled. Employment of youths in the United States depends on the availability of more resources and tasks to be executed. The employers have always targeted the availability of youths during summers hence at this time there are more jobs being created by the employers so as to reduce the number of jobless youths in the country. Getting a first summer job for the youths in the United States is somehow complex than 50 years ago. This is because there are many people who have acquired the relevant credentials hence locking out quite a good percent of the youths as unemployed. The employers have valued the possession of certificates so much hence students will be relatively harder for them to get jobs than the adults. Employers also have concentrated on people who have knowledge and experience on the relevant fields which they are seeking employees. This will really reduce the number of the youths accessing the employment. There have been various changes in the youth’s employment since 2001 across the gender. More women have been accessed to summer jobs than the male counterparts. This is a situation which is totally opposite from that which was experienced in the early 1980s. There has been an overall drop in the employment of youths in country which is reflecting that there increase deindustrialization in the economy. The crisis also in the year 2008 saw a lot of young people being unemployed from 2007 to 2009 summer period. The
The authorship of one of the most prominent artworks exhibited in the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens belongs to Severin Roesen who is considered to be a well-known painter of the 19 th century. The work under analysis is called Still Life with Flowers, Fruit, and Bird’s Nest. The realistic style of the paintings is characteristic for this artist. Though Roesen was born in Germany, all his works were devoted to the American Art Union. The work was created in 1865 and refers to the most significant works of the century. Still, Life with Flowers, Fruit, and Bird’s Nest is a combination of bright colors. Still one can notice that warm colors prevail in the picture which helps to underline the positive and favorable mood of the picture. To show the liveliness of the picture the author showed chaotic usage of lines, both horizontal and vertical. One can see the dominance of rounded objects in the picture in order to illustrate natural objects. The painting under consideration abounds in still life features which make it luxurious and wealthy. The painting presents oil on canvas work with naturalistic proportions of objects. All individual elements of the painting are in proper scale to each other. The author illustrated his still-life elements in light bright tones, though one can see some darkness at both sides of the picture. This dark lightness stresses and outlines the importance of centered objects of the painting. Roesen managed to show real texture in his picture and it makes everyone feel it and be completely involved in its deep sense. All the elements of the painting are symbols of life. Flowers and fruit may symbolize prosperity and the future blooming of objects. On the example of a bird’s nest, the author wanted to highlight the symbol of new life. Roesen reflected the influence of the 19 th -century art system of America. He paid attention to the precise arrangement of the picture objects and this arrangement was changed from picture to picture. The art of the 19 th century reflected the liveliness and still-life pictures in the work of the author. Still, Life with Flowers, Fruit, and Bird’s Nest is a painting that is worthy to be bought whatever the cost. It expresses the deepness of 19 th -century art and underlines the main features of the artist’s techniques. The most important feature of the painting is its liveliness and brightness which is common for Severin R