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Weather is a snapshot description of earth’s atmospheric conditions at a particular location and time that is characterized by temperature, humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, barometric pressure, and wind speed. Objective To complete several scientific inquires of changing weather conditions at various locations. Explorations Location: Nairobi                              TODAY  YESTERDAY  ONE YEAR A GO TODAY Maximum Temperature (using F)                 75     81         73                  Minimum Temperature (using F)                 55     57         60                  Average Humidity (using %)                     50     73         70                  Day’s Precipitation (using inches)             0.04   0.05       0.06                Barometric (or Sea Level) Pressure(inches Hg)  30.09  30.09      30.10               Wind Speed (mph)                               12 NE  6NW        10NE                 Graphical analysis of yesterday’s weather Today’s weather is quite distinguished from yesterday’s weather in several aspects. The day is hotter than yesterday as can be seen from the table. This is supported by high minimum and maximum temperatures. In addition, the day is highly humid as compared to yesterday. The wind speed shows variation in magnitude and direction. The day also has higher precipitation value compared to previous day. These variations give the day different description despite having same barometric pressure as yesterday. Evidence unfolding from the above table does not match conclusion that temperature ‘today is the same as it was at this same location on this same date, but back in the year I were born’. The appalling revelations from the table lucidly explain how two successive days can have totally different weather patterns. Comparing today and one year ago today evince this claim that these two days exhibit two distinct weather patterns ranging from temperature to wind speed. Today is hotter, lowly humid, and has less precipitation compared to one year ago today. Moreover, the wind speed not only varies in magnitude but also direction. Thus, two decades ago had a totally different temperature as that of today. Wind is a mass of moving air. It occurs when air rapidly moves from one place to another. The table below gives wind pattern for Laramie, Wyoming. Date     Average Wind Speed (mph)  Wind       P
Our company seeks to become successful in the ice cream business. The company targets to develop a unique set of goals and objectives that will make it a leading player in the market. The company plans to improve the lifestyles of its targeted consumers through training and awareness. This will encourage the consumers to embrace the best health practices. By so doing, the company will encourage its customers to embrace the best lifestyles. This discussion presents the company’s objectives and goals. The first goal is to provide high-quality products to its customers. There are various aspects used to describe a “high-quality” product. To begin with, the ice creams marketed by the company will provide a new image to the consumers. The company will achieve this goal using proper promotional strategies. The company will sensitize the customers about the quality of its products thus making its business successful. The quality of any given product plays a significant role towards its success in the market. The second goal is to change the people’s attitude about ice cream and similar products. It is agreeable that many people in different societies consider ice cream as a bad product because it affects human health. The company targets to use awareness strategies and training procedures in order to change the people’s views about the products. The company’s marketing strategy will be successful after changing the people’s perception about ice cream. The third goal is to increase the company’s brand equity. Brand equity is what determines the success of a product in the market. Companies with the best brand equities find it easier to succeed after introducing new services or products in a given market. Our company also seeks to change the image of its ice cream trucks and products. The approach will make it possible for the company to become profitable. This will be a critical approach towards a successful marketing strategy. The other important goal is to re-invent the mobile ice cream industry. Many people today do not understand or embrace the nature of the “mobile” ice cream industry. That being the case, the company will present new ideas and strategies that will encourage more people to purchase the products. The strategy will make the company’s business successful. The other important objective is to embrace the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Corporate social responsibility is an important practice that helps businesses realize their potentials by providing adequate support to different communities. It will also be necessary to produce healthy products. The company will encourage the people to conserve the environment in order to promote sustainability. The company will also focus on the best
The entertainment industry produces many films every now and then but not all these are enjoyable. However, this may be subjective in that it depends on a personal preference since a movie might be liked by one person while the same film might be hated by another. Choosing a film to watch may depend on several things some of which are personal. This might depend on the feelings or moods that a person is in at a particular time. Some of the films might trigger a debate from critics and this might raise an interest of wanting to watch it. Nowadays, such debates are apparent in the social networking sites such as Facebook and for individuals to fit in, they are forced to watch it in order to contribute when interacting with friends. Besides, a movie may rate high and that might also raise an interest in watching it. Therefore, it is correct to stipulate that if a film attracts a great public interest, it is generally regarded as a good film. All the same, a great film should be in a position to award good entertainment to its viewers (Phillips, 2009). In choosing a movie, aspects such as the plot and the main actors are taken into account. The plot helps to attract viewer’s attention and without it, it would become useless. Besides, the soundtracks/music and cinematography adds up to the quality to a film to make it even more interesting. These comprise the visual display and when spectacular scenes are included, then the movie is able to attract viewers. Most significantly, when the film has one of the favorite actors, it becomes even easier to choose. Good actors are related with good movies. These actors help to make characters in a film and when they blend with them, they are able to create a great film which comes out real to the audience. Characters help to build a plot in accordance to a given genre and when they are likeable, the film attracts viewers. The angle of the film, camera shots, plot style thematic concerns, the direction/edition and character development are some of the aspects that spice up a film once a person begins to watch it. Dialogue also helps the film to become real and with a good script, a film might attract the same viewer continually since it remains alive (Phillips, 2009). If a film is able to touch the innermost feelings and leaves an individual contemplating about it, then it means that is able to teach, motivate or provoke our emotions. A good film should also be educative and one should learn something new when watching it. It should act as an educative tool and this makes it valuable to the people, who inspire others to watch it. In addition, a film that reflects the society or real life scenarios enables people to cope with life challenges hence is considered a movie worth watching. All these comprises of the dramatic buildup bro
The scope and substance of communication especially in the context of college students have undergone massive changes as a result of recent developments and emerging uses of communication technologies. Social networking on the internet has become the most fashionable thing for any youngster to be in. These sites allow teens to express themselves, share their interests and passions, and get feedback from others. They facilitate connections with other students who share common interests and help maintain bonds within a peer group. There are many kinds of social networking sites such as Orkut, MySpace, Xanga etc. Facebook is an online community networking site that was initially meant for college students and more recently it has expanded to include almost all people – anyone with a valid e-mail address. A lot is being discussed regarding the dangers of social networking in the case of youngsters. While exposure to porn, distraction to studies and dangers of stalking are cited as some of the main reasons why college students should be discouraged for engaging in such kinds of social networking, there are also other reasons why social networking can be beneficial to college students. Thesis Statement: Social networking of college students enhances a sense of communizing because it: gives students a sense of self-identity, allows them to explore contacts with similar interests and gives them a platform to express themselves. Social networking sites provide teens with a space to work out identity and status, make sense of cultural cues, and negotiate public life by facilitating their networking with friends and classmates. Students get to learn more about their own selves through social networking. By entering details such as favorite bands and movies, books, heroes, etc the students get to realize their own likes and dislikes. Their choices of photos, selection of friends, groups they belong to and personalized answers to generic questions give students deep insights about themselves. They can also manipulate their identities through privacy settings that allow the students to control who sees their personal info. Identity can be seen as a social process that is dynamic and contingent on the situation. In an electronic networking site such as Facebook, an individual’s perceived audience frames the situation. This might be the individual’s friends and peers or the whole world. Social networking sites such as Facebook use the process of articulated expression to support critical peer-based sociality. Usually, adults exert their power over the youth that creates complications in identity. This is more so in the United States where the lives of youth – particularly teenagers- are highly structured. Compulsory schooling, after-school activities, strict home atmosphere and busy- parents, leave them with almost no time or encouragement to explore their own interests and identity in life. Facebook allows homosexual students to have an identity in that particular social environme
Almarai is a large food corporation based in Saudi Arabia and operating internationally. It encompasses a broad variety of brands that include dairy products, poultry, and pastries. Its dairy division, in particular, is responsible for the majority of the company’s profits due to its established nature and continuous development. Almarai is a market leader, particularly with regards to dairy products, and the success of the business is mainly due to effective advertising. The purpose of this report is to analyze the company as well as the market where it operates within Saudi Arabia and to construct a marketing plan for Almarai’s Laban dairy product brand for the year 2020. Mission and Scope Almarai is a corporation that has several decades of history behind its success and broad field of interests. According to Profile (n.d.), the company was established in 1977 by HH Prince Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer with the goal of meeting the growing demands of the domestic market and consolidating as well as modernizing the traditional dairy industry of Saudi Arabia. The endeavor succeeded, and Almarai centralized its production and expanded the scope by creating new farms. Furthermore, the corporation’s business grew geographically as it entered the markets of the other GCC countries as well as Egypt. The primary mission of the company is to provide consumers with fresh, high-quality food and beverages on a daily basis. Correspondingly, Almarai envisions itself as the leader and consumers’ choice in the markets which it encompasses. According to Mission, vision & values (n.d.), the corporation values adaptability, sharing, passion and pride, innovation, trust and respect, and excellence. Marketing initiatives should take these qualities and aspirations into account and incorporate them into promotional campaigns to communicate the company’s message to customers and maximize the effect. Situation Analysis (SWOT) Company Analysis            Almarai is a highly successful company in the domestic market, particularly in its primary field of dairy products. The corporation has reported a net profit of 2,159,963 SAR in 2017, which, while not significantly increased over t
Racism is characterized by discrimination of other people by the dominant group. It contributes to differences in socioeconomic status due to skewed opportunities availed in the country (Golash-Boza, 2018). Although campaigns sensitizing the United States citizens to abandon the discrimination have reduced its effects of it over the years, racism is still practiced. As a resident of California, I feel that a large number of changes can be done to improve the current situation arising from racism. For instance, the majority of the population lives in rural settings and engages in farming. Even though all races are represented in the most populous state, black settlers mostly occupied arid areas. They have been impoverished because of their racial status, and lack basic amenities such as running water. The historical injustice accounts for unequal employment opportunities and the economic profile of the minority groups. Consequently, the low-income groups are not able to access quality medication and proper diet for their families. Healthcare is mostly tied to employment decisions; thus, following the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the non-whites were affected more. Apart from rising cases claiming lives, the state was further pushed into economic recess. The already disadvantaged groups’ condition was aggravated due to increased job losses. The fact that Latino and Black people have lower incomes contributed to greater hardships, in comparison to other groups in the United States. Compared to the neighboring whites, most Latinos and Blacks are more likely to be exposed to
Video 1 “Kind Hearted Woman by David Sutherland” Give a summary of the main topics/issues of the documentary. (Give at least 5 items from the video that you learned or felt were important to know and understand.) The movie revolves around a woman by the name of Robin Charbonneau. Robin is a single mother of two children namely Darian and Anthony. She struggles to raise the family. Additionally, she tries to curb alcoholism in her life. Issues that come out clearly in the documentary are drug abuse, rape (abuse of minors), single motherhood, violence, legal issues, gender violence, and the place of women in society. It also talks about life in rural America as well as the culture of American Indians. The movie showcases several issues facing Robin. She has to raise her two children alone as well as combat alcoholism. The movie also opens up issues concerning child abuse in society. Robin’s daughter is sexually abused by her father, this piles more pressure on Robin who has struggled to come to terms with her past. Is this documentary political, social, and/or informational? How can it impact individuals to think differently about the topic? This documentary is both social and informational. The movie is social in that it tackles the issues that face society. For instance, drug abuse, which Robin struggles with, is highlighted in the movie. Additionally, gender violence, child abuse as well as marriage issues such as single parenthood are highlighted in the movie. These social issues face various societies in the world. The movie is also informational in that viewers learn the culture of American Indians. Viewers are also able to learn the challenges that women face in marriages as well as in life. Viewers also learn the consequences of child abuse, the trauma it puts on the child as seen in Robin’s case, among others. Is this issue controversial? Write down sources you used that aided in supporting your answer The issues mentioned in the movie are quite controversial, especially the one on child abuse. Robin is struggling to withstand her past, which involved sexual abuse. At the same time, she is told by her daughter Darian that she has been abused by her father. This issue is controversial in society today. Child abuse is a very controversial issue globally. Priests have been accused of abusing children sexually. This has also been witnessed in various cultures and societies around the world. The most affected are young girls and women as observed in Robin and Darian’s case. Sexual abuse also can bring about problems with drug abuse and parenthood. How does this documentary impact or influence you? Is it positive or negative? Was it cognitively and/or emotionally impactful? Explain your answers. This documentary is influential in exposing the difficulties women face around the world. Most women face poverty, sexual abuse, insubordination, shameful jobs like prostitution, unemployment, and the need to fend for their families single-handedly. This movie is both cognitively and e
Tapscott and Williams’ article “The “Jobless Recovery “, written in 2012, addresses the current threats to unemployment spread. The authors draw parallels between many world events, from the protests in Paris in 1968 to the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt and youth unemployment (Tapscott & Williams, 2012). According to them, the lack of working prospects repeatedly led to large-scale protests and revolutions. At the moment, there is a danger of repeating movements that already took place in the 60s in the United States, when a new generation began to question the current authority and tend to radicalize. However, according to Tapscott and Williams, the current outlook could be much more damaging. First of all, the authors attribute this to the scale of unemployment, which reaches 40 percent even in such developed countries as Spain, not to mention the Middle East and Africa (Tapscott & Williams, 2012). Second, the scale violates an unspoken rule in society that guarantees work for diligent students. Many structures formed in the last century do not meet modern requirements and cannot provide young people with the necessary opportunities. Finally, today’s youth have a new means of receiving and exchanging information on the Internet. It allows one to expose society’s injustices and enables coordinating a massive number of people. That is why the authors conclude their article with the statement that in the current economic environment, the most important priority should be creating new jobs to avoid a new frightening spiral of radical sentiments. Reference Tapscott, O., & Williams, A. O. (2012). Macrowikinomics: New solutions for a connected planet. Portfolio Penguin.
Zadie Smith’s “On beauty” and the problem of liberalism and citizenship The problem of liberalism and citizenship is not so well expressed in modern literature due to several reasons. First of all, for the past 40 years the thematic orientation in the literature has changed in direction from the depiction of the real contradictions of social reality (such as in realist and early modernist literature) to the postmodern “collapse of big narrative” and loss of connection between ‘signifier and signified”. The majority of modern writers replace the objective necessity of real life depiction using literary expressive means by the complete destruction of form and disdain for positive literary work content. In this view, Smith’s literary work may be regarded as exclusion due to her resolved and critical stance in relation to social reality. Therefore, this part of essay deals with analysis of liberal and citizenship themes as they presented in the famous novel of talented young British author Zadie Smith (2005). In my analysis I will focus on interrelation between Smith’s stance to abovementioned problems with the dominant theories and approaches in the modern scientific debates on the issues of liberalism and citizenship. Then, I will try to figure out what expressive means are used to artistically depict liberal contradictions in modern western society, more generally, how the author’s theoretical position is realized through the mechanism of literary form. Radical liberalism vs. Radical Conservatism – is there any deep differences? The plot of the novel centers around two different families, one – the Belseys and the second – Kippses. Howard Belsey is a 60-year-old professor of history in the elite college of liberal art near Boston city. The atmosphere of its closed academic society with rich students and professors separated by “appropriated space” (in Bourdieu sense) from the poor suburbs and ghettos of the city is intrinsically liberal. The primary emphasis of this elite ‘Sein’ as depicted by Smith is on difference, political correctness, ‘conspicuous consumption’ and glorification of individual vis-à-vis societal. Howard Belsey himself represents the incarnation of this postmodern liberalism, a professor working on his opus magnum on Rembrandt with the name “Against Rembrandt”.
Perhaps, one of the most revolutionary ideas of the modern world, the customized clothes production is one of the obvious profitable decisions fir such great companies as Levi Strauss. Because of high rates of competition in the world market and the necessity to come up with the idea that would allow to decrease the revenues, the company decided to shift to creating customized jeans. As one of the industries that develop quite rapidly and, thus, have a number of competitors to face, the company can suffer considerable losses. On the one hand, the company is known for producing the genuine jeans of the finest quality; on the other hand, a number of other companies produce jeans of much lower quality, yet sells them several times cheaper. Hence, the company is bound to work on the specific decision that could help it decrease the revenues and at the same time offer the goods that will never be topped in the world jeans market by any other jeans-producing company. It is worth mentioning, though, that the balance between complying with the demands of customers and keeping the company’s costs under control, since customers’ demands can be rather unreasonable. It cannot be denied that the offered proposal will draw numerous investments into the company, which will also improve the economical and financial state of Levi Strauss greatly. Lowering the costs for the production, the new strategy will enhance the company’s authority in the world jeans market. Thus, it must be admitted that the Personal Pair Proposal is worth developing into a campaign. It is also worth mentioning that the Personal Pair Proposal will help the Levi Strauss Corporation not to be able to compete with the low-cost jeans mass production, but to create the niche that will not allow the former hinder the company’s sales and revenue rates. Reconsidering the company’s financial and selling policy, as well as launching the new customer-oriented strategy for jeans production, the management is bound to make the enterprise strive even among the numerous rivals. According to the general estimations, the Personal Pair Proposal campaign is going to decrease the revenues of the company considerably. Demanding the costs for its implementation and establishment, the idea will pay off as soon as peo