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The modern day and age offers rights and freedoms that people have not experienced some time before and the majority of official rulings have acknowledged that people have a right to marry whomever they want, as it is their personal and private choice. While both authors address the issue of Proposition 8 and challenges that LGBTI face due to its criteria, author of “8 Is Not Hate: The Meaning of a Proposition” focuses more on the reasons why people support the proposition, while author of “Prop 8 Hurt My Family—Ask Me How; Marriage Equality USA” is more concerned with the fact that either way proposition 8 is immoral and discriminatory towards LGBTI. The laws and government must unite society and differences between people and not divide. The two articles have valid points but the end result is clear—it is not up to the government to decide whom a person wants to marry but at the same time, educational and other public institutions should take extreme care in voicing opinions and changing policies according to personal views of people, keeping a lawful and moral balance. Jennifer Roback Morse has written an article to explain and clarify the proposition and true reasons for it. The article focuses on the facts of why people support the proposition. It does not explain how people are affected, their feelings and outcomes they face. It illustrates why it is morally correct to choose laws and regulations that divide people through court orders, instead of finding ways to look for common ground and reach a mutually beneficial solution. She gives specific points and views of people who are not agreeing with the courts passing laws that would make same sex marriages official and thus, give people same rights and freedoms as everyone else. She also argues that it is not particularly fair for children to be educated about same sex marriages and unions, as children are too young to understand the true reasons and circumstances of such marriages. Jennifer Morse explains that people who are against these rulings are not against people who are homosexual but that they oppose the court’s decisions because courts are taking their authority too far. Her points are made very clear but there are some issues that can be raised. Marriage is a union of two people and it is not up to other individuals to decide who these people are and what qualities they have. A union is defined by feelings that are mutual and if two people want to be together, they should not be denied that right. The majority of society has the right to form a bond and has the privileges under law to receive benefits and protection that such union entitles them to. So, it would be unfair to deny others this right because someone is unable to understand the reasons people are together, even though they can understand themselves. The fact that people are anti-laws that give LGBTI people same rights and freedoms extends towards people themselves and the explanation that the courts are given too much power to grant people these rights is also a movement against people receiving these rights. The point that pare
People move from one place to another to seek jobs and settlements, leading to overpopulation and outbreak of human diseases. For many years, the United States has presented itself as a country of immigrants. The state has a long history of successfully absorbing individuals from across the world. In the early years, a considerable population of immigrants moved from Europe to the United States. Although migration into the host country remained very strong, the composition of source nations became modified significantly over many years. Both the earliest and the latest waves of immigration contributed to the modified composition of the United States. This paper explores and analyzes the earliest and the latest immigration into the United States. The Latest Wave of Immigration The latest wave of immigration started in the 1960s. These immigrants mostly originated from Latin America and Asia and represent a fresh chapter in the United States’ history. According to Howe (2017), 34% of the immigrants came from Asia, and 40% from Latin America. The immigrants from Latin America consisted of about 2.4 million individuals from South America, 1.8 million from Central America, 4 million from the Caribbean, and 6 million from Mexico (Howe, 2017). From Asia, the immigrants comprised of 2 million people from China, 3 million from the Philippines, and over 1 million each from India, Korea, and Vietnam (Howe, 2017). These statistics show immigration from different regions of the world and how the United States has consequently become culturally diverse. While the popular reaction to immigration that started in the 1960s lacks obvious expressions, there was much opposition between then and now. There were many anti-immigrant political movements because undocumented settlers from other countries evoked significant antipathy from media and politicians. The immigrants were accused of being criminals, sources of communicable diseases, and creators of congestions in parks, schools, and other public amenities. Academics have claimed that the immigrants of the time should not be assimilated because the condition would change the United States to be a nation of two languages and culture. At the same time, Congress passed some punitive laws between the 1990s and 2000s to allow the deportation of refugees including the permanent residents (Dustmann et al., 2017). The arbitrary deportation and detention of the majority of the Muslim immigrants at the beginning of 9/11 is the same as the forced repatriation
Wal-Mart is doing enough to become more sustainable Wal-Mart is doing enough to become more sustainable than ever before. The company has already improved the efficiency of its fleet by increasing it by 25% (Ferrell, Fraedrich & Ferrell, 2013). It has also retrofitted more than 500 stores with refrigerated display cases of both low and medium temperatures. The company has also embarked on conservative measures by going green. For instance, it redirects 70% of its solid-wastes to conservation programs for reusing and recycling (Ferrell, Fraedrich & Ferrell, 2013). The problems that Wal-Mart has faced and its appropriate measures The problems that the company has faced include criticisms due to ethical issues, stiff competition, problems with suppliers and employees, as well as workplace discrimination (Ferrell, Fraedrich & Ferrell, 2013). In an attempt to address these problems, the company has taken the best appropriate measures. For instance, it has initiated goodwill with its consumers. This move has helped the company to solve the critical issues. To curb controversies regarding suppliers and employees, Wal-Mart has continued to demonstrate high concern for its stakeholders. It has embarked on sustainable initiatives aimed at making the company socially responsible. To curb competition controversies, the company has decreased its wastes and carbon emissions in its operations. It has also embarked on differentiation strategies aimed at reducing costs and maximizing profits. Wal-Mart vs. other retail outlets The company has improved its performance easily compared to the other outlets because of several reasons. The company identifies the loopholes that pull it down in advance and employs appropriate measures. It does not only focus on making profits but also engages in social initiatives towards needy families (Ferrell, Fraedrich & Ferrell, 2013). This makes the stakeholders loyal to the company. It also utilizes resources, and hence reduces operational costs and maximize profits. How Patrick Murphy characterized J&J’s handling of the Tylenol product recall Murphy characterized the incident as a gold standard because J&J made a recall of the product. However, this was not only related to the recall, but also to the response of the management. One of the distinguishing factors was James Burke’s action. The chairman of the organization openly called a press conference and accepted liability (Murphy, 2011). The company withdrew its products from the market even though some of its products had been tampered with before they got to the shelves. What guided J&J through the recall process? The major factors that guided the company through the crisis are the openness and transparency shown by its leadership. The management was quick to accept responsibility.
Recently, sports have been viewed to be one of the most valuable instruments that can be used in promotion of a region as a tourist attraction centre, a place for business location, and an attractive place where people can live and at the same time, work. Sports also have become a catalyst, which countries are using to do city marketing, and there is a growing interest in the world today in the use of sports and particularly sport events. This is evident when we examine some of the cities in the world, which have hosted the Olympics like Barcelona, Calgary, and Atlanta. The countries have utilized the opportunity to promote tourism in a great way. Accordingly, this has promoted the economy of these countries, because the number of tourists received each year increases tremendously. The organizers could increase the social and economic outcome by carrying out intensive advertising, which is aimed at creating awareness of the event to all potential investors. This would help them invest in new facilities such as hotels, and amenities. They can also challenge the government to carry out development projects in the region to make facilities like infrastructure attain the required world standards. This would require the government to invest millions of dollars in the economy in preparation of such an event in constructing new modern roads, expand airports, and air-line services, improve telecommunication systems, and hotels. Another strategy would be to re-image the city or re- brand it, which entails showing the strengths and the good structures in a region to change the people’s perception on the city. The planners should develop long-term strategies, which have the ability to capitalize and be able to retain the benefits derived by the city after the event has occurred and ensure the city continues to enjoy these benefits for a long time.
It is common knowledge that the world today does not stand in one place, it is moving all the time. Different informational technologies become very handy from day to day as many people need phones and computers not only for their work but for everyday life as well. That’s why the companies providing communication services are of great benefit now and what depends on the most of all is the quality of services they are supplying. One of the most perspective and reliable companies, T-Mobile was founded in December 1999. Deutsche Telecom was the owner of the company. Very soon T-Mobile became the leading company dealing with mobile communications. It was one of the first companies to operate GSM and that was what allowed it to continue its development level after level reaching the very top in its striving for perfection gaining a lot of positive feedback every day. In comparison with other companies T-Mobile prices are the best, there exists a number of discounts and privileges, regardless of the fact that the quality of service and connection is just perfect: “websites on the new T-Mobile devices looked identical to those on computers, were fast to download – and would help ensure thaT-Mobile products would one day carry more internet traffic than fixed-line computers or phones” (“E-BUSINESS: T-Mobile Gears Up for High-Speed Mobile Internet Revolution” 23). The most productive markets of the United States and Europe are the main goal of the company. Currently, it has twelve markets that serve more than 106 million users. Despite all the achievements and despite being in the ranks of the best companies, T-Mobile is not going to stop at the achievement. Every day the company is working hard on the new services and on expanding its influence on the world mobile market. Constant innovations are always appreciated and approved by customers and those who are interested in the company’s services: “To have just one phone, one number, that follows us for life is an intriguing idea. The T-Mobile offering is a good first step toward making it a reality, and other carriers would do well to emulate this strategy” (Mark A. Kellner C08). The company has a great number of employees working for high salaries and being mostly satisfied with their jobs. All the time the company hires new workers and it was always considered an honor to work for such a world-wide known and fast-growing company as T-Mobile: “However, this couldn’t be further from the truth at T-Mobile, where the business sales teams enjoy a lively, friendly atmosphere, great rewards, structured career development opportunities, and comprehensive training” (“Advertisement Feature – Sales Lead the Way at T-Mobile” 13). The main focus of the company lies in its customers and employees. They always have doors
Introduction The article “Clinical trial of tailored activity and eating newsletters with older rural women” is a 2009 publication in the Nursing Research Journal volume 58, issue 2 from page 74 to 85. The article is authored by Susan Noble Walker, Carol H. Pullen, Linda Boeckner, Patricia A. Hageman, Melody Hertzog, Maureen K. Oberdorfer and Matthew J. Rutledge. Walker et al (2009) seek to examine the possibility of enhancing the health of rural women by comparing two interventions: individualized Health Promotion Model and an untailored intervention. This is based on the fact that incidences of chronic diseased among rural women (midlife and older women) are high due to poor diet and physical inactivity. From their community-based controlled clinical trial, it was evident that both interventions resulted into enhanced physical activity and eating behaviors. The most effective approach between the two was the use of tailored newsletters compared to the generic newsletter. Article Critique Purpose By comparing the individualized and untailored health promotion plans, the authors of this article intended to find out which of the two would be more effective in improving healthy eating and physical activities in rural women who are their 50s and 60s. Changes in the two variables were to be determined after a six and twelve month-period into the study. To determine changes in the eating behavior, Walker et al (2009) examined variables such as servings of whole grains, vegetables and fruits as well as calories obtained from fats. Activity behavior was determined using time spent doing moderate exercise, calories used as well as time the subjects were involved in stretching and strengthening forms of exercise. Activity was expected to affect the strength of the lower body and flexibility and therefore a measure of these factors was necessary. The researchers also used BMI, percentage of body fat and blood pressure measures to determine the influence of eating behaviors and activity due to the two treatment interventions. The measures were based on standard measures set in the Healthy People 2010. Literature Review Walker et al (2009) first of all take time to define the term tailoring since it is a significant term that is central to this study. As such, the reader is able to understand the difference between the tailored and the untailored interventions used in this study. An outstanding aspect of the literature review conducted for this study is that the authors utilized meta-analysis data which gives a comprehensive understanding on the topic by reviewing a volume of studies on the subject. Furthermore, the meta-analyses gives the most current through the early findings on the subject as exemplified by some reviews involving information gathered on the topic for 39 years. Considering that this article was published in 2009, it is evident that Walker et al (2009) reviewed current literature since almost all the reviewed literature had been published in the 21 st century except one literature which was dated 1999. Conceptual framework The autho
In The Prince , by Niccolo Machiavelli, the main agenda discussed in the novel and carried within its themes is the role of the government. The book supports the importance for maintaining political stability through principles and it acts as a counsel to political leaders. The sustenance of the government is a requirement of politicians to sustain at all costs for it to maintain its honor acquires riches and realize glory for the nation. It is in the ally of the state for through its leaders to maintain a status and to achieve power and secure its goods. For greatness, a leader must be prepared to go against the conventional prudence to earn greatness for the nation while the public must be ready to accept the existence of no conventional morality in its maxims. The prudence of a prince lies in his preparedness to stay consistent to state projects as a political art (Barnet and Hugo 2-99). Leaving the republic to the hands of the political princes demeans the state from democracy. It is a source of dictatorship, which undermines the principals of the nation. This is regardless of the power the prince may use in handling state activities. At the same time, this allows for a breach of prudence and places a state in a compromising situation full of immoral activities because of the power exuded by the political princes. There is no ideal notion as to the need for a powerful and great leader if things can be done within the constructs of the law. Actually, even Machiavelli himself does not make and conclusive proof that he is for a powerful leader and that means that it is a concept that even he does not fully vouch for to be the absolute means for ruling a state. The notion is more practical than ideal since the good of the government is a state that can only be achieved in an ideal world. In reality, a powerful government is not effective to any state since authoritarian rule and mere focus on power is not the best means for ruling a nation. In the efforts of advising Lorenzo and helping him to be the most powerful prince in the Florentine period, he focuses on the best means for the prince to gain power. This is so un republic and inconsiderate of the consequences such maintenance of power by a ruler can have on a country (Mattern 195). The best led country is the one that balances both the fortune and virtue where there is exploration of shrewdness through skills for acquisition of opportunities. This allows the prince to use outside sources to gain power and take control of situations to conduct immoral businesses. Such hiring of outsiders to help with immoral duties allows the leader to survive fortune as a victim and comes to power through criminal activities not necessarily accounted on them without means of injuring their reputation for their cruelty. Leaders are at time forced to make the decision of acting cruelly and finding ways for concealing their guilt or else, “a man who wi
The emergence of social networking has caused mixed opinions among the researchers and sociologists. On the one hand, online communication can have serious consequences for teenagers who waste their time on sitting in front of their monitors and communicating online with other teenagers. There is also a threat of teenagers using inappropriate sites and information and, therefore, parents can control less their education and upbringing. On the other hand, social networking contributes to greater connection and socialization with people all over the world and advancement of literacy, business activities, and communication skills. What is more important, today’s social networks are frequently used for business purposes, such as selecting candidates for a job and exploring new media means for information exchange. In this respect, Havenstein’s article called One in Five Employers Uses Social Networks in Hiring Process reveals benefits of using online profiles. Similarly to Havenstein’s overview, Blow discusses the implications and analysis of A Profile of Online Profile that contribute to psychological and sociological analyses of individuals. Like the two previously characterized articles, Lewin singles out advantages of using social networks for increasing communication and literacy skills (n. p.). In total, all the authors apply to technology and statistics to present the outcomes of their observations. The articles under consideration prove that the use of social networks allows participants to carry out a psychological analysis and define a profile of a person socializing on the Internet. In particular, most people take advantage of online profile to toss out the candidates for a particular job. Using such characteristics as profile pictures, photo examination, personal information, qualifications, and confidential data, managers can judge on the appropriateness of the tentative employee for a particular position (Havenstein n. p.). A psychological analysis is also possible to underscore other parameters such as gender, communication, lying, and purposes, as it has been presented by Blow (n. p.). Specifically, the author provides several deductions from the information presented on the profile pages of the online users to define certain regularities and implications for personal analysis (Blow n. p.). Finally, although Levin in his article called Teenagers’ Internet Socializing Not a Bad Thing does not provide psychological portfolio of teenagers, yet his suggestions about the positive contributions of social networks are also based on the examination of different online profiles. In general, all the articles provide valuable information on multi-facet application and utilization of social networks and online communication. It should be stressed that both Havenstein and Lewin provide the readers with positive aspects and benefits of applying to information presenting within virtual space. To an extent, Blow also discloses positive implications for communicating online, but with less emphasis placed on specific characteristics. Hence, Havenstein outlines positive outcomes that can be