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Introduction Tourism industry has become increasingly competitive as different players struggle to attract tourists from all over the world. The emerging technologies, especially in the field of transport and communication have turned the world into a global village (Goeldner & Ritchie 2009, p. 75). Although technology has been the biggest boost to this industry, it has brought massive competition among the players that many of them are forced to look for ways of survival in order to continue operating in this industry. Attracting global tourists goes beyond having beautiful parks and the best natural sceneries. According to Baker and Cameron (2008, p. 80), tourism has ascended to a level where success of a given tourists’ destination is determine by the marketing strategies that are put in place by the management. For this reason, destination management organisations have a serious task of ensuring that they make their destination attractive to the world market by not only creating awareness about it, but convincing the global market of its uniqueness (Keller, Sternthal & Tybou 2002, p. 78). It is only through this that a tourist from the United States will consider travelling to the United Kingdom and not China or India (Bramwell 2004, p. 78). Using of the modern technologies can be helpful to destination management organisation in developing superior strategies that would help convince the global customers that this is the best tourist destination. In this research, the focus will be to critically evaluate New Forest’s online marketing strategy as one of the leading destination management organisations, and how this strategy can be improved. The Role of Destination Management Organisation in Marketing the Destination Tourism industry has become very competitive as players look for better ways of attracting global customers. As Briassoulis and Straaten (2000, p. 56) say, the period when tourist would flow to Africa or Asia to see rare animal species and different cultural practices are long gone. Tourists are now focused on destinations that would offer more that what nature presents. They want comfort, convenience, security, and the beautiful nature itself. In a world where information has become a very powerful tool, most of the tourists would seek for as much information about the places they want to visit as would be possible. In the past, they would visit embassies of the countries they wanted to visit in order to get some basic information on what they should expect (Buhalis & Schertler 1999, p. 89). However, this is no longer the case. Information is freely available through interactive media and the mass media. It means that they can easily get the information they need at any time. Destination management organisations have a major role to play in ensuring that global tourists will have positive information about the country that can be convincing enough to attract them locally. They have the responsibility of making the destination meet the international standards to avoid dissatisfactions
The theory of Neo-Darwinism is based on the fact that random genetic mutations for thousands of years resulted in evolution. It is also said that genetic mutations can become the vehicle through which evolution happens. Several scientists from London found a way where trichromatic vision can come from dichromatic vision because of some minor genetic mutations. However, some of its assumptions are inaccurate. According to Neo-Darwinism, there are two organisms that are related, the closer their DNA should become as well as more similarities. However, this concept did not gain ground because much of the empirical evidence was seen to lean favorably to the Neo-Darwinism mechanism such as a chance mutation coupled with natural selection (Milton). A big part of the reason which is stated by the Creationist arguments is against evolution can be so persuasive and this is because they do not look at the issue of evolution. They are relegated to that situation where they would rather discuss and then argue against several misunderstandings. The Creationists are mistaken when they look at the idea of evolution. They say that the view of evolution is sometimes based on some myths. (Isaak, 1997). These are some of the propositions that say that they do not know enough about the real theory of evolution in order to decide on informed opinions on the issue. Biologists say that evolution is a change in the gene pool of a population as time passes. An example of this is the fact that insects developed a resistance to pesticides after several years of being exposed to them. Some of the Creationists know that this is true. The only thing that they do not recognize is the fact that this rate of evolution is enough to produce a wide diversity of living things from a common ancestor (Isaak, 1997). Evolution is able to make predictions about what people expect to see in the fossils that they discover. This has been observed many times in the past. What has not been observed is the animal that has abruptly changed into a different one. (Isaak, 1997). In a certain kind of way, evolution is also not congruent with the law of thermodynamics. Artista states that a teacher can be no other substance but God. From what we have traced, he first defined God as an absolute being consisting of infinite characteristics. Then, he said that all substances are infinite. He also stated that no two substances are the same in nature. This led us to the argument that God is an absolute and unique being that is comprised of infinite substances. If that is the case, then we concluded that God must exist as characterized by Spinoza. Since God has all the infinite attributes, then no other substance must exist before Him. There must be no room for other substances for God has all attributes. He has infinite attributes. There is none left for the existence of other substances. Then God must exist as the one and only substance. This further reinforces the absol
Assistive Technologies Current research as reported by Kennedy & Deshler (2010) demonstrates that the gap between the level at which learners with learning disabilities (LD) perform and the demands of the learning environment as well as the curriculum that such learners are anticipated to meet is often wide. Fortunately, significant progress has been achieved in designing and validating technological interventions and instructional protocols that have been effective in improving the academic outcomes of learners with LD (Peterson-Karlan et al, 2008). This executive summary aims to provide justifications for the use of selected assistive technologies, namely text-to-speech engine, eText application, and Franklin Spell-Checker, to support the learner’s mastery of the learning goal and standard. The inability to read from written text, resulting in a lack of comprehension, has been documented as a major learning disability (Moorman et al, 2010). Here, it is widely believed that the text-to-speech (TTS) engine may assist learners with such needs. Among its justifications, the TTS engine can convert written text into computer-generated synthesized speech that is easily comprehensible to the learner with the outlined disability since the synthesized speech closely resembles natural speech. Also, research demonstrates that TTS engine is effective in not only assisting the struggling learner to improve comprehension, fluency, and accuracy but the function of listening to a word which is spoken within the context of a passage greatly assist a learner with this type of LD to build word recognition and vocabulary without necessarily disturbing the flow of comprehension (Berkeley & Lindstrom, 2011; Moorman et al, 2010). A significant proportion of students are faced with a learning challenge of failing to recognize certain letters, words, and numbers, or even omitting them while reading. Such students can be assisted by supported eText – an assistive technology that “…helps students gain access to text through simple changes to font size, color, and availability of other tools that are assistive in nature” (Kennedy & Deshler, 2010, p. 290). Among the justifications, this technology is not only simple to use and interactive, but it provides other tools that intrinsically assist to improve learner decoding, fluency, accuracy, and reading comprehension through a multiplicity of embedded support protocols, including electronic dictionaries, links to external resources, and employment of cognitive learning approaches (Kennedy & Deshler, 2010). Lastly, it is indeed true that some students are faced with the inability to check their work with calculators or by hand after completion of word problems. Here, the Franklin Spell-Check, a device that utilizes hand-held spell-check technology, can be used to assist learners to check their work after completion. Among the justifications, it i
SWOT analysis is analyzing the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and the threats of the business organization in question. The organizational strengths involve the activities that a company can carry with easy yielding to positive results that outdo their competitors. This includes utilizing the company’s available resources to maximize profits as they reduce their costs, which in turn helps them to offer their services and products at appealing prices than their competitors. Blu electronic cigarettes company is one of the leading companies that produce smoke-free cigarettes that give customers the same satisfaction with less harm. The products are found in different flavors and have different levels of nicotine to suit all smokers. The products have vapor instead of tobacco hence environmental friendly. SWOT Analysis Aspect         Analysis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         These are strengths that would enable it to penetrate to Germany and the United Kingdom ma
Introduction The debate regarding the power and the will to end one’s life is an ongoing one. With the advancement of technology and discovery of newer medications, doctors, to some extent have the power to delay death. Euthanasia actually refers to the choice to end one’s life if one wishes to do so. When a patient is in the final stage of life, sometimes, the disease or the conditions of the patient, cause a lot of physical and psychological suffering. During such times, the patient could request for euthanasia, which involves the withdrawal of the therapy or life support system, to keep the patient alive. The withdrawal of the therapy enables the patient to accept death willfully, thereby relieving the patient of the intolerable pain due to certain terminal illnesses. The patient could willfully choose to end life or the choice could be made by the close family members choose. However, there are many aspects to Euthanasia including legal, religious or social. Many religions and government have put a ban on euthanasia and have termed it as an approved form of suicide. In most cases, Euthanasia is a dilemma to those who experience it in some way or the other. To the family members, it is and ordeal as morally they are expected to try their best to keep the patient alive, but psychologically have to bear the pain and suffering of their patient. It is often a moment of great crisis, especially when the diseases are terminal and incurable. An aunt of mine suffered from uterine cancer and was undergoing therapy for it. However, since the illness was discovered at final stage, she very well knew that she had no chances of recovery. She had strictly instructed al her children to not take her to the hospital when she would lose control over her body and mind. Her children complied with her wishes and did not take her to the hospital. Instead, they were all be her side, praying for her peaceful passage from life to death. My aunt got the peaceful death she had desired and the children were saved the mental trauma of watching their mother helplessly. There was no artificial respiration and no therapy or medication of any kind. She had chosen to die with respect and so she did Thus, it is very crucial to weigh the pros and cons before deciding to visit the hospital when the patient is at the final stage of terminal illness. Very often, there is hope among the relatives that the patient will get over it and be normal again. But in most cases of incurable diseases, the patients suffer immensely from the artificial means to keep them alive. Conclusion However, the issues of life and death are very often dictated by our religious and cultural beliefs. Most religions prohibit and even consider it a sin
Introduction North America was a dramatic place throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The situation occurred after the colonists began to settle in the country. The colonial settlers wanted to spread Christianity to the natives. According to the European settlers, every person was supposed to be a Christian believer. This was the best process towards creating a moral and religious society. Jonathan Edwards’ document supports most of the themes and ideas studied in class. This paper places Edwards’ letter within its proper context as a historical document. Summary and Personal Response to the Article Article Summary This article by Jonathan Edwards describes the ordeal that awaits every person who is not in Jesus Christ (Foner 78). The author explains why every evildoer will burn in hell. The author explains how God will put every sinner in hellfire. The author also explains how God hates sinners. Such sinners are abominable in God’s eyes. The author reminds his readers that every person on earth is alive because of God’s mercy. The essay informs every sinner about his or her tribulations. The author explains why every sinner is hanging on a thin thread. The author goes further to explain how (and why) every offender will suffer for eternity. This exquisite misery will be timeless (Foner 79). Every sinner is in the danger of this inevitable misery and wrath. Every unholy person will face this dismal hellfire. Detailed Analysis and Response to the Article This primary document is an open letter written to the Americans during the 18th century. The aim of Jonathan Edward’s letter was to spread the idea of Protestantism and Christianity in the American colonies. The author believed that many people had become reckless and did not care about their religious obligations. The document warned them about God’s wrath. The letter is a primary document supporting most of the events and activities that characterized these colonies in the 18th century. Many preachers and bishops used such documents to spread Christianity (Foner 85). This primary article supports most of the class readings and themes. For example, James II succeeded King Charles II. The people “executed this idea because they were against anything to do with a Catholic king” (Foner 87). The Toleration Act had empowered Protestants to worship freely as Christians in England. However, the colonialists decided to manage their own colonies with little influence from Britain. The prosecution of Salem witches took place during the century (Foner 86). Every colony had its own bishops and evangelists. Most of the colonists and Native Americans had become reckless. This explains why simila
Background In the recent past, it has come to the attention of wildlife researchers that the consequences occasioned by global climatic variations, such as global warming and related effects, are not just threatening biodiversity, but are challenging both traditional and conventional matrixes of wildlife conservation (Considine, 2011). Indeed, scientists are today, more than ever, struggling to develop viable conservation solutions in a bid to preserve species, whose habitats are fast disappearing under climate change, and who may not be able to adapt to other bioregions (Gorman-Murray, 2009; Hughes, 2003). One such species, according to Slattery (1997), is the marsupial mountain pygmy-possum Burramys parvus , the only Australian mammal whose natural range and distribution does not extend below the winter snowline. This effectively implies that the species can only survive in Australian alpine and subalpine bioregions as it is entirely dependent on winter snow for hibernation (see fig 1). These bioregions are rare in Australia, comprising only 0.15 percent of the total landmass (Gorman-Murray, 2009), but whose importance in conservation efforts is felt globally. According to this author, “…the significant contraction of this ecosystem means a severe reduction in numbers – and even total loss – of alpine-adapted fauna and flora species endemic to the Alps” (p. 3). Although studies have been done on the effects of climate change on the alpine-adapted ecologies, including that of the mountain pygmy-possums, few studies have ever attempted to evaluate the specific effects of climatic variations on the density and habitat use of this species. Such an evaluation will therefore form the basis of this particular study. Research Questions The study will be guided by the following research question: In what ways will the predicted loss of snow cover due to climate change influence the density and habitat use of the mountain pygmy-possum populations in the Australian Alps? The following will form the sub-questions to the study:  1. Are the observed variations in climate-related to the marginalization of the mountain pygmy possums’ natural habitat?  2. How do changes in temperature and precipitation directly affect the density of mountain pygmy-possum populations in the Australian Alps? Fig 1: Australian Alpine and Subalpine Regions. Source: (Gorman-Murray, 2009). Study Design As noted by Morrison et al (2008), “…ecological research projects require well-thought-out questions, adequate sampling, and experimental designs, which ensure the target population is identifiable” (p. 65). In the light of this observation, the proposed study shall use a longitudinal observational research design, with measurements taken during snow-free months and in winter, to study a population of mountain pygmy-possums in alpine and subalpine areas of Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, to establish the effects of climate change on the density and habitat use of this species. According to Johnson (200
Introduction Transportation modes are the ways that are used in the transportation of people and freight. When deciding on which modes of transport to invest in, an emphasis needs to be put on the long-term consequences, for example, on the environment. Often, there are rarely neither hard nor fast distinctions between the available modes of transportation. All modes of transport, from personal motor vehicles to airlines have provisions for cargo storage, as well as passenger spaces. This chapter concentrates its focus on passenger modes, as well as the matters that relate to the movement in the direction of greater sustenance. It goes on to explore the variety of modes, their differences and diversities, which exist, even in the same mode. It also emphasizes the way modes interact with, or affect issues like infrastructure, land use, social, cultural and economic dimensions, the environment, functional characteristics and travel characteristics (Schiller, Brun, & Kenworthy, 2010). Discussion There are two important concepts on modes that need to inform the discussion and analysis of this study. The first is the multi modal concept, which is the ability of one to choose among several possible modes when on a trip. The second is the intermodal concept, where there is an ability to connect between modes, say, riding of a bicycle in a bus or making transfers between bus and rail. These concepts increase travel options and offer an allowance for people to combine modes for more complicated forms of travel to reduce the need for auto mobility. In-town modes mainly serve to get people to work, shopping, schools and recreation. They include walking, which encompasses walking assistance by use of devices like wheelchairs, cycling public transportation or transit and personal motor vehicles. Walking has its important factors. One is that walking tracks can accommodate a large capacity of pedestrians. Another important factor is that it is ideal and functional for short trips which are co
The narrative by Robert is very sound in its intentions. His main objective is to try and prove that once an individual is guided by a principle and a desire, he is going to achieve what he has aspired for. There are several experiences that the author of the article underwent. He is trying to bring out these struggles and experiences that he had to undergo as a worker in the Vietnam War. He was an army man. His main work was to fly the helicopter that conceded several duties in the service of the other soldiers in war. Chickenhawk refers to a narrative that was done by Robert mason. In this narrative, Robert takes time to bring out the experience that he had when he went to war in Vietnam. The narrative is mainly an exemplification of the stages that Robert took from the time of training to the time he became one of the workers in the army that took part in the Vietnam War. Moreover, the narrative brings out the experiences that Robert had after coming out of war and returning to his homeland. It is always common for an individual to feel a second of tension at the mention of war. This is an activity where people undergo what we call a difference in ideological differences. These differences result in conflicts and fights among the people. The major cause of war is therefore the need by every individual to become the winner in everything. The story is therefore a personal narrative that exemplifies what happened in the Vietnam War and how it had adverse effects on different people. First and foremost, the author has portrayed a good mastery of the ideas and circumstances that led to the start of the war and how it took place. It is a first-hand