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In our age of technical progress, new technologies appear every day. This concerns all the spheres of human life, and catering is not an exception. Very often the success of the establishment depends on the level of its technical equipment. So the question is if the usage of these modern techniques makes the degree of customer service higher. It is no doubt that food cost control is essential for every restaurant. Food service managers must be good in marketing, accounting, and legal issues. What is more, they must have a firm grasp of food production and sanitation. Food and beverage control systems are used in catering companies and in dining establishments to enable managers the opportunity to plan stock control and cash flow more effectively. They also help chefs to create more structured ways of developing menus. What is more, these systems help them take into account various financial and nutritional considerations. Food and beverage software allows managers to make their businesses more successful. It detects price creep, helps control counts, levels are reported by item or group. This software can instantly recalculate recipes. Food and beverage control systems allow hit global and category targets using suggesting optimal selling prices. Menu engineering reports allow managers to detect “winners and losers” of the menu. In its turn, this helps to maximize the restaurant’s profit. In many establishments, food control remains unstructured and chaotic, and in this case, the use of food and beverage control systems is of great help too. The appliance of food and beverage control systems helps to make more effective decisions, which may help reduce the overall cost of sale and at the same time maintain profits (Food and Beverage Control Systems, 2005). Very often restaurant budgets are based on the achievements of last year. Ideally, it would be good for every chef to have an opportunity to cost out each dish on a menu. This may help to create an accurate picture of the cost of each item to be able to measure against the revenue. In such a way it is possible to find out which items are the most gainful, and if the wastage of food is low enough for managers to reach the profitability targets. Food and beverage control systems allow managing the ingredients more accurately when building into the standard estimates for food end beverage wastage. They make it possible to calculate so-called “shrinkage” from a major food group to an actual item. The reports show loss and usage sorted by dollar amounts. For example, they make it possible to estimate the amounts of wastage after chopping and peeling fruit and vegetables or wastage of cream caused by transferring it from one bowl to another. If the manager knows the exact cost of a meal, it allows him/her to price this dish more accurately. In its turn,
Abstract Business organisations operate in a highly competitive environment. Therefore, it is critical for business organisations to adopt strategies that improve their competitiveness. Companies strive to meet the needs of its stakeholders to remain competitive. Employee empowerment is one of the strategies that companies use to improve their competitiveness. Employee empowerment increases employee motivation, which ultimately increases the productivity of the employees. Companies use various pricing strategies to ensure customers appreciate their products. Companies should not adopt strategies haphazardly. Successful strategies should take into consideration the unique needs and operating environment of the business organisation. Gaining a Competitive Edge Businesses exist for the sole purpose of satisfying the needs of their customers. Price and quality of a company’s products are the major factors that determine their competitiveness. Therefore, it is vital for businesses to harness the skills and abilities of its employees to ensure that they provide high quality services. In addition, companies should price their pro
Introduction 19 th -century England was characterized by a conservative approach to gender. Today, this period is well-known for an ideological divide in the view on manhood and womanhood, suggesting that men should be active in the public sphere, whereas women inherently belong to the private, domestic sphere. These ideas became translated into Victorians’ strict expectations of what females and males ought to do and which activities they must avoid. Moreover, they also found their reflection in 19th-century literature. While some Victorian authors regarded gender dualisms as a norm and praised them, others realized the restrictive nature of gender stereotypes and, thus, questioned and criticized these dualisms in their own creative ways. The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot and Lady Audley’s Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon are two examples of works that are built on such a critical approach. The main method that Eliot and Braddon utilized to explore the boundaries of womanhood in their novels is character representation. Even though Maggie Tulliver and Lady Audley have very different stories and qualities, both of them defy Victorian traditions and, therefore, can be seen as dangerous women. By analyzing the characters of Maggie Tulliver and Lady Audley and identifying similarities and differences between them, the present paper will aim to explain what it meant to be a dangerous woman in the 19th century. Besides that, the social context in which the novels were created will be examined as well to elucidate why the image of a dangerous woman in literature ma
La Vita E Bella is a comedy film with two parts. The movie was produced as an Italian movie and is set during World War II. La Vita E Bella is a classic comedy thriller directed by Robert Benigni. The first part of the script portrays love and its endurance. It appeals to the audience with charismatic charm. The film is centered on the love between the two love birds as they play their fantasy into marriage. La Vita E Bella centers on two individuals and the long journey of happiness. Dora fell in love with Guido and they married and had a child. The love spell between the two ended immediately after the birth of their baby. On one fateful morning, while the parents were waiting for their mother to return, they were rounded by soldiers and locked in concentration camps. The Germans were in charge of the concentration camps. Life became a bitter experience for Dora and her husband. The movie deviated to the other half with sorrow and pain. Dora entered the house to discover that her husband and child had been taken away. She sought to follow them and was only allowed by an emotional soldier to join the train. The story marked a twist as the whole family was locked in the concentration camps. The men were separated from the women and Dora was forced to abandon her husband. Life became tough for the family, and Guido had to make up stories about their situation. Guido promised his son that it was just a game and it would end in a matter of days. The movie reminds the audience of the harsh and terrible conditions during the Second World War and the Holocaust. The Germans killed their captives each day and nothing was done to salvage the situation. Guido knew that his son was in danger and was determined to keep him safe. He introduced his son to a hide and sought game and made him hide from the soldiers. Guido eventually lost his life in the concentration camp, but his power of love kept his son from danger. This part of the movie brought some air of hope to the audience. The scene of reunification became a sought dream for the viewers. The war ended and the camp was disbanded while the survivals lived with the memories of their sufferings and loss. Dora was reunited with her son Giosuy and she remembered the fond memories of her husband. La Vita E Bella is a set piece that will always remind the world of the sad truth of the Second World War. Comedy films are sometimes boring because the scenes do not complement the stage acts as some point. However, La Vita E Bella depicts a comedy with two sides, each side complementing the other. The first part of the film ended while opening the beginning of the second part. The film wrapped the horror and love tales of two simple individuals with humor and precision. The movie transforms the endurance and perseverance of a father with his son. Guido’s fervent nature helped him protect his son in the concentration camp. The movie showed the relationship between the father and son in the concentration camp. La Vita E’ Bella was marked with sufferings, but the liberation and the end to the Holocaust was the climax of the film. The movie portrays
Technology is becoming increasingly central to the daily routine of individuals (Goode 583), not only in the United States but also globally. In education, the availability of personal computers in the 1980s and a multiplicity of internet-based applications in the 1990s have brought incredible transformation on how college students learn in traditional learning settings (Aziz et al 205). But as noted in the article “An Ugly Toll of Technology: Impatience and Forgetfulness” by Tara Parker-Pope, technology is becoming so addictive that people are now more socializing with Facebook friends than those they have in real life, not mentioning that they are finding more fulfillment in online relationships than they can find in real life situations (Parker-Pope para. 1). The issues highlighted in this article are not unique to the United States; on the contrary they are also prevalent in Japan and other countries as societies come to terms with the integration of social technology. This essay purposes to demonstrate that despite the obvious advantages offered by these technologies, they are somehow hurting our society and should be moderated. The author of the article, while citing psychologists and other experts, argues that “…excessive use of the internet, cellphones and other technologies can cause us to become more impatient, impulsive, forgetful and even more narcissistic” (Parker-Pope para. 4). These issues, in my view, are also predominant in Japan, which is now known to be a “Tech-Savvy” country. From kids to the elderly, Japanese people are surrounded by technologies and are comfortably using them. For example, almost anything a person needs can be ordered online, and people can watch their favorite TV shows and read their favorite magazines on their cellphones and tablets. Even while living abroad, Japanese students can easily communicate with family members in Japan using various electronic mediums such as emails and video conferencing. Overtime, the Japanese society has grown increasingly dependent on these technologies as it is becoming almost impossible to function without them. Such dependency, in my view, is not helping to improve their integrity. Indeed, according to the author of the article, excessive dependence of these technologies is slowly turning into addiction (Parker-Pope para. 6), which has obvious negative psychological and health-related effects. The emerging technologies have complicated communication among Japanese p
Introduction Weather tracking or forecasting is an evidence-based practice whereby experts and interested group use advanced technology to predict the future atmosphere and conditions of a specific region for a given period. Through the collection of timely and adequate data, these professionals can offer reliable results or explanations. Those involved in agricultural activities require timely weather information in order to make appropriate planting, crop management, and harvesting decisions. The current technologies used today include weather balloons, satellites, and weather station equipment. The purpose of this paper is to describe these technologies, their benefits, and what will replace them in the future. It goes further to explain how weather tracking affects crops and implications on jobs. The final part describes how this practice can impact future agriculture. Current Technologies The success of weather forecasting to meet the needs of different stakeholders depends on the tools and technologies put in place. The current ones being utilized include weather balloons, satellites, and weather stations. Balloons measure temperature and analyze the atmosphere’s vertical expanse. Satellites can monitor changing patterns and guide scientists to make accurate predictions (Cristani et al. 853). Weather station instruments are essential since they offer timely information on current patterns and improve record keeping for future references, such as windsocks, rain gauges, anemometers, and hygrometers. These technologies deliver numerous benefits to weather forecasters. Firstly, they are reliable and can gather numerous parameters from a specified region. Secondly, satellites provide reliable data for effective analysis. Thirdly, the information collected using these systems can be integrated into a computer system for easy interpretation (Wiston and Mphale 229). Fourthly, they can be available to different users, thereby making them more reliable. Finally, they offer timely and more accurate information that can inform positive agricultural and economic activities. Although modern technologies are changing very fast, chances are high that satellite systems and weather balloons will remain in use in the future. However, new ones have emerged that are currently transforming the field of weather tracking. For example, drones have become efficient since they do not require a pilot and can gather high-quality data. Agricultural satellites are empowering scientists to predict weather patterns more accurately. Towards the future, advanced technologies will emerge that can improve how weather forecasting is done. The best example is an advanced drone that can capture images and send signals from violent storms (Cristani et al. 857). Computer apps and systems will also become more useful and guide scientists to complete simulations and predict future trends. Effects on Crops Weather tracking is essential because it presents timely information to farmers and agriculturists. Depending on the acquired
Introduction Healthcare services are fundamental especially in the current world since they define the level of performance in various settings. This is evident because they influence individual’s productivity levels and wellbeing. Indeed, stakeholders in the health sector in various jurisdictions should develop viable modalities to foster the provision of quality Medicare to local members. This is significant in ensuring that the evident issues that affect the quality of health services in various settings are mitigated (Pozgar, 2012). The modalities should foster delivery of superior services in remote, rural and urban areas without discrimination. This study adopts Tumby bay community that is classified as an ASGC-RA4 society. The community is located in a remote part of southern Australia. The area is selected since it faces distinct health issues that range from culture, political, economical and social disparities. Thus, this study explores the implications of remote healthcare activities as evident in Tumby bay region in Australia. Location, its geographical setting and implications of remoteness of health services in the community As noted, the study adopts Tumby community that is located in the southern part of Australia as the area under focus. The community is located in a remote (ASGC-RA4) setting that lies in the east coast of peninsula region. Geographically, the society is located in a serene environment that is approximately 45km from port Lincoln (Muecke, Lenthall & Lindeman, 2011). It sits in rich natural resources that remain underexploited over the years due to its remote resource capacity and goodwill. Key resources that it harbors include pristine beaches, pine trees lined foreshores, fishing grounds and crystal blue waters. These resources can be central in transforming the community socially and economically if they are utilized effectively. Therefore, authorities in the region should craft viable strategies to facilitate their effective utilization with an aim of steering economic and health development. The region is classified as a remote area because of the physical and non physical barriers or implications that are evident in the society. The barriers that affect quality delivery of health services include poor transportation, communication, access to medical centers and sparsely located settlements (Fumiko, Melissa & Jacelle, 2012). In particular, they have been affecting quality and timely delivery of healthcare services to the locals in the region. This is evident since health institutions that are available are not easily accessible to many individuals since they are located far away and there are no good roads to aid transportation to the centers. These elements explain the remo
The Outsider Díaz presents Oscar as a “ghetto nerd” who is obsessed with science, fiction, and fantasy (21). Due to his nerdiness, Oscar is a “social invert,” constantly alienated by his peers (22). Yunior does not also consider Oscar to be a typical Dominican male since he does not have luck with girls. Besides, Oscar’s mother, Belicia, is an immigrant from the Dominion Republic. Oscar and his siblings are considered outsiders in New Jersey, and they often experience the “diasporic” effect of a foreign country. Further, Lola is not contented with her life and constantly expresses the desire to live a different life (Díaz 51). She is constantly rebellious and even runs away from home, all in the name of looking for a different life (Díaz 64). Love and Violence From the prologue, the reader gets the view that the novel’s main message is the fukú curse, which is characterized by tragic violence. But at the same time, Díaz uses various characters to propagate love in the novel. Díaz presents love and violence in a manner that suggests to the reader that the two go hand in hand. Love, as portrayed in the novel, is often connected to violence, mainly driven by jealousy and extreme love for the family. Oscar’s search for love leads him to Ybón, and he eventually suffers violence from a jealous Third World cop (Diaz 291). Similarly, Belicia’s search for love leads her to the gangster, and she eventually suffers violence from the gangster’s wife. Further, Lola experiences both love and violence from her own mother, and Abelard’s love for his daughter makes him experience violence while trying to protect her. My Reflection As I read through this novel, I am amazed by the way Díaz portrays the theme of an outsider, which I can easily relate to. In our day-to-day life, we sometimes fail to have a sense of belonging. We struggle so much to belong to our society and in whatever we do. At the same time, we alienate others based on social class and ethnicity. Once, I witnessed a girl in my neighborhood being alienated just because she is black. She was made to believe that she is not one of us, and she should not play with other children in the neighborhood. She struggled to be part of us, but we continued to alienate her. Díaz used this novel to portray the “diasporic” experiences of immigrants as they struggle to overcome bad ethnicity in their new countries (Aarbakke 12). In the novel, Oscar and his siblings find themselves in New Jersey as children of an immigrant. While they have spent most part of their life in New Jersey and understand it more than the Dominican Republic, they are still treated as foreigners. They feel like outsiders both in their country, New Jersey and in the Dominican Republic. This is the same way we treat children of immigrants in our country. We consider them to be foreigners, even though they have been born and brought up in there. It is not their fault that their parents migrated into our country, but we still make them feel like outsiders both in their parents’ country and in their country of b
Introduction The story of Cleopatra VII Philopator is still a myth to a lot of historians. Most of her traces have been lost or destroyed (Ebers 5). She is mostly remembered as a temptress who lured powerful rulers into accepting her wishes and her reign was marked by chaos and drama. This paper gives an account of Cleopatra’s life from her ascension to the throne to how she met her solemn death. Ascension to the throne Born in 69 BC, Cleopatra rose to the throne after the death of her father, Ptolemy XII, the Egyptian pharaoh at that time. She was only 18 years old then and she first ruled Egypt together with her brother Ptolemy XIII (Roller 4). As soon the siblings ascended to the throne, Ptolemy XIII connived with his advisors to remove Cleopatra from power. As a result of the threats imposed on her, she decided to seek asylum in Syria. She later returned to Egypt with the help of Julius Caesar, a rival of Pompey, the Roman general. Caesar had been welcomed to Alexandria by Ptolemy XIII after he had orchestrated the murder of Pompey. Relationship with Julius Caesar Soon after Caesar’s arrival in Egypt, Cleopatra forged an alliance with him and persuaded him to oust Ptolemy XIII from power. After months of battle between Ptolemy XIII’s troops and those of Caesar, reinforcements from Rome arrived that saw the defeat of Ptolemy XIII. Caesar then restored Cleopatra as the rightful heir to the throne (Tyldesley 97). The relationship between Cleopatra and Julius Caesar flourished and together they bore a son whom they named Caesarion. After the assassination of Caesar on the 15th of March, 44 BC, Cleopatra named Caesarion as her successor. Relationship with Mark Antony After the murder of Julius Caesar, conflicts ensued in Rome between his allies and assassins. Among Caesar’s allies was Mark Antony and Octavian. As these battles became intense, both groups sought help from Egypt. Cleopatra agreed to help Caesar’s allies and summoned troops to Rome. This saw the defeat of Caesar’s assassins. Mark Antony and Octavian then agreed to share power as Roman rulers. Antony later called upon Cleopatra to discuss more about the aftermath of Caesar’s murder. When they met in Tarsus, Antony was seduced by Cleopatra’s charm and they started a romantic relationship which resulted in the birth of twins (Roller 5). Defeat and death The bond between Antony and Cleopatra continued to strengthen and resulted in the return of most of Egypt’s empires that had been conquered by the Romans. Antony later left his wife for Cleopatra and declared Caesarion as the son of Caesar and the rightful heir (Tyldesley 172). His actions did not resonate well with the Romans and in late 32 BC, Octavian declared war on Mark Antony. The Battle of Actium in 31 BC saw the defeat of Egyptian’s forces by Octavian. After receiving rumors that Cleopatr