ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
One of the diversified organizations that provide online higher education for military and the public service communities is the American Public Education Inc. It is comprised of the American Military University and the American Public University. It provides affordable online education for students who pursue military studies and intelligence, homeland security, criminal justice, technology, business administration, liberal arts and public health. The organization is looking to invest in long- term projects that will ensure stable payoffs with minimal risks. For them to be successful, they need to consider various investment strategies before making their decision (Hagstrom, 2010). The use of proper capital finance and budgeting heightens the success of organizations since they have increased chances of growth with minimal losses. They will need to study the diversity of their portfolio and work towards its strengths. After an evaluation of other alternatives, they should make sure that the cash receipts are higher than the expenditure. They should consider the venture with the expectation of long-term returns. The planning of the projects should include a SWOT analysis of the venture, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses and the opportunities and threats involved in the decision to invest in real estate. They should evaluate their financing plans and ensure that the risks do not exceed payoffs, in order to have an effective debt management plan (Peter L Bernstein, 1998). Real estate investing is the purchasing, management or ownership of real property for profit, for sale or rent. It is a capital intensive with high- return cash flows over the short and long terms. It is recommendable for the stakeholders who are looking for long time ventures. Investing in real estate for a university has the potential to yield high payoffs in the long- run with minimal risks of losses (Riley, 2010). The recommended strategy for the universities is the ‘buy and hold’ investment strategy, because of the concept that long- run equity gives a good return. The risks involved are from the fact that the real estate markets are not as organized as other liquid instruments. Locating property to invest in is a major challenge, and there are transactional risks. Thorough inspections are necessary to ensure the worth of the venture is real to reduce losses due to the risk from the uncertainty to appreciate the risk. Fluctuations in prices are also a substantial risk factor to consider before investing in the real estate. Diversity in the portfolio and the use of professional real estate managers eliminate most of the threats posed by the risks. The returns fr
Introduction “Super Size Me” is a movie directed by Morgan Spurlock addressing the obesity epidemic that American faces. The movie is a documentary on an experiment conducted on filmmaker Spurlock by himself so as to reveal the effects of eating fast foods. The inspiration for the movie was a number of legal suits that had been brought against the fast-food giant McDonalds. In the suit, the food giant was accused of selling unhealthy foods to the population with dire health consequences for the plaintiffs. Spurlock sets out on an all McDonald diet for a whole month so as to demonstrate the effects of fast foods. He purposes to eat his thee meals each day from the McDonald menu with no outside food sources. To begin with, Spurlock has his health checked by three medical specialists: a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist, and a GP. The tests confirm that his fitness is well above that of the average person. In addition to this, Spurlock has a dietician monitoring his progress as he conducts his fast-food experiment. As the days progress, Spurlock’s weight increases dramatically and his health deteriorates. The movie makes it very clear that these changes are a result of his eating habits. In the cause of the experiment, Spurlock engages a number of professionals who discuss the effect of fast foods. The interviews with these professionals also aim to find out why fast foods are slowly becoming the number one food served to school-going children. The movie concludes by authoritatively stating that fast foods are hazardous to the health of the consumer. Main Body What impressed me most about “Supersize Me” is the movie’s use of facts to make its point. While the movie is centered on Spurlock’s attempt to live off fast foods for an entire month, it makes use of authorities on the subject. The movie contained a lot of scientific information that had an even greater impact as a result of the physical evidence that Spurlock’s experiment presented. Obesity has been on a steady increase in the US resulting in a decline in health since people who are obese are at increased risk of physical as well as psychosocial health consequences. The movie is laced with statistics and interviews from experts in the health industry therefore reinforcing the message that the movie is trying to make. The results from Spurlock’s test are enough to jolt any person into taking a closer look at their eating habits. The ignorance exhibited by most people is also highlighted through interviews with people who turn out to be clueless as to concepts such as calorie intake and a balanced diet. The reason why the informative nature of the movie impressed me the most is that obesity is an epidemic that has afflicted America. Over the past few years, research indicates that the prevalence rate of obesity has actually increased. This movie addresses this issue by highlighting the fact that while obesity can be a result of different reasons, the condition is mostly limited to people who overindulge in unhealthy food and exhibit limited activity. The movie reveals tha
The article argues on the matters of European security and defense policy, relating the matters of world terrorism, and allover struggle against it. This paper studies the circumstances in which European Security and Defense Policy find itself in the rise of the partitions over Iraq and the insinuations of this disaster for the further policy. The divisions that appeared within the EU over the decision which is necessary to be taken towards Iraq were composited by the largely pro-American locations taken by the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. This research states that without some cohesion of regard on the applying of force in international relations and the origin of security, the ever-increasing European Union may be shifting away but not toward effectively working ESDP principles and practices. This paper also estimates the usefulness of ESDP in the era after September 11. The matter of the convenience of ESDP appeared to be an essential argument after September 11 as it was regarded by lots as principally inappropriate to the ‘War on Terror. The notion that the May 2003 operational declaration was itself categorized caused by the exceptional capability underperformances did little to motivate confidence within the doubters. While, in European regard, military force is not predominantly appropriate to the ‘War on Terror, this research claims that there are several roundabout ways in which an expanded European military power can act a role in the new safety circumstances. As they move from defense to safety becomes more established after September 11 the inner and outer safety aspects of the European Union require to get more amalgamated. When Javier Solana – HR for CFSP – offered the European Security Strategy (ESS) document at the summit in Greece, there was no meticulous suggestion that could lead one to suppose that a revolving point had been attained in the EUs commencement of its foreign and security regulations and policies. The double requirement to overcome importunate EU allotments over the war in Iraq while at the same time creating a theoretically fit document on how to tackle security dangers in the 21st century was surely central for its drafters. In a diversity of methods, the ESS is optimistic about EUs self-acknowledged asserts on chasing its worldwide safety policies as ways to oppose large-scale dangers su
When a business decides to take its matters to another country a close study of the social and administrative specifics must be done. Canada and United States share the same border but at the same time, they are very unique countries. The social make-up of the two nations is different and the morals and values of the general public determine the success of a business. In turn, the businesses and social views lead to changes in the government and administration specifics. Native Floral Group is a company that plans to take its business to Canada and this means that a lot of unique qualities of Canada must be taken into consideration. One of them can be seen in the taxation process. Canada has had an increase in personal taxation, which leads the whole system of taxes to become more progressive. The contrasting changes between Canada and the United States demand variability in the pre-tax trending, as well as adjustment to inflation and market fluctuations (Shoven, 2007).). The recent world crisis has also greatly affected the economy and so, Floral should implement a close study of the Canadian economy. Before opening its business there, the social needs of the people should be analyzed. In a time when people prioritize their resources, it is important to keep in mind what people need and want. A good way to increase the success of a company is to arrange a joint entire or a partnership with a Canadian flower business. This would unite the efforts, as well as familiarize Floral with the way business is run in Canada and the demands of the public. Another thing to keep in mind is the capital and how high it is. A higher cost will determine the mobile resources available to the company and if the strategy is disarranged, it can create a downfall for the assets (Clancy, 2004). The social relationship towards the United States’ company is another component that must be examined. People heavily rely on the relations between countries and policies that are made towards each other. The political expression, economic influences, and shared goals are frames of any business transfer. Presently, both Canada and the United States share an interest in moving forward in trading relations. Floral must take this into notice because the time can be very sensitive for a business to open up in a new location. The macro-policy has a great effect on the business and constantly forms fluctuating interest rates, speculating on the financial policies and trade agreements (Whittle, 1997). A key point is that a business is very much influenced by politics and governmental administration. Canada is a large importer of services and this fact has created substantial income, increasing the deficit and dividend transfer (Cameron, 1993). This makes the investment strategy mu
Globalization, industrialization and technological advancements have led to a status quo where organizations are constantly being forced to forging alliances with individuals from different nations around the globe in order to tap into the best talents for the various jobs irrespective of their age, race and sex. As such, the importance of creating ideal working environment for employees cannot be understated. This paper shall in detail discuss the impacts of having Flexible workplaces in today’s organizations. The benefits and flaws of these programs shall be highlighted and recommendations on how organizations can promote the same given. Hankin (2008) asserts that good leadership is about respecting and acknowledging differences among people in relation to their age, sex, ethnicity, abilities and beliefs. The success of any business depends on the level of commitment, loyalty and productivity of the workforce. As such, each organization should ensure that the employees are always at their best; psychologically, mentally and physically. Having a flexible workplace creates one avenue through which these desirable aspects can be realized and harnessed. With this in mind, the question that is left wanting is; what does flexible workplace mean? According to Golden (2000), this term refers to the ability of an organization to adapt to an individual’s mode of working to suit both the employee’s and employer’s needs. What this means is that the employees are given the freedom to schedule how they fulfill their duties and obligations in an effective and timel
Mention of the word slavery still evokes deep outrage and sadness among most African Americans today. This is because they remember the millions of Africans who were shipped and sold into slavery and cut off from their cultural background centuries ago. Slavery was very high between the years 1815-1920 (Benita 33). During these years, Africans went through oppression that had no mercy. They got beatings from their masters with little or no food. They were also required to work for long hours with little pay. This has had an effect on their lives and families in various ways. Marriages are changing so is the divorce rate increasing among African Americans. This paper will focus on how slavery in the earlier years has affected the lives and families of the African Americans in the year 2009. It will also look at a narrative of Fredrick Douglas who was a slave at the climax of slavery in the African Americans history. Frederick Douglass is one of the slaves who wrote a narrative of his life concerning slavery that he went through. He was born around 1817-1818 at a time that slavery was at its peak. He was alienated from his mother Harriet Bailey at birth and high chances were his father was their master who was white and he was known as Captain Anthony. He was the clerk of a wealthy man whom was popularly known as Colonel Lloyd. Lloyd had many plantations spread over the country so he had hundreds of slaves working for him. Slaves who worked for him were beaten with or no mistake and on top of that, they received tiny portions of food, no beds, they were overworked and had few clothes. By Douglass being a child, his life at the plantation was not as hard as the other slaves were. He did not work in the fields and instead attended to
“The Weary Blues” is a jazzy musical poem that has a structure with the rhythms and form of the blues. The poem combines the voices of both the speaker and the Black singer who plays the blues. It is noteworthy that the speaker also expresses his thoughts in a blues form, using receptions typical for this genre. Moreover, this poem is replete with figures of speech that fully immerse in the story and help feel the atmosphere. Hughes helps the reader imagine the picture and uses a lot of metaphors such as “ebony hands”, “ivory key” as well as “piano moan” or “slept like a rock” and similes like “a man that’s dead”.
Introduction The Universal charger has been a solution to the majority of people who own mobile devices like cell phones, cameras, players, and some portable computers. The Universal charger is currently in the growth stage of the Product Life Cycle. Since the introduction of the universal chargers into the market, the customer’s response has been good. However, there is need to reinvent the product so that maximum revenue can be realized from the product. For the chargers to attain full maturity in the current market, a number of aspects of the market must be looked into. These include how the Chargers will be changed, the pricing, promotions, reaching new customers, exploiting the new market and analyzing the channels of distribution. This paper seeks to analyze how pricing and promotional activities will reinvent the sale of universal chargers. Promotion Changes Promotion is aimed at reaching a greater market and customers. (Jac & Otto, 273) this may be through corporate communication through the use of various methods to reach the market. The existing promotion activities cannot sustain the product in the market since the market for the universal chargers have steadily increased. The promotion strategies must fit with the distribution channel, pricing and the targeted market. Our new promotional activities shall go beyond the paper promotions such as brochures and newsletters. We shall depend on online sources such as websites to create a large awareness to our customers. Through the websites, we shall use email messages to the clients who have subscribed with us. Updates shall be circulated widely so that the market is reached through the internet sources. We shall use the online discussion groups by inviting our customers to the discussions through email messages. In the discussion groups, a wide number of customers will post their comments on the products and share with the other members on the quality of our products. We shall also use the online yellow pages where the contacts and our products will be available to those who want the kind of chargers we offer. We shall also use the media for marketing and running our promotional activities. Radio and television will be the most appropriate since they attract a good number of populations. We shall offer products for competition so that people can compete through calling the stations and earning some points. The lucky winners will be given money and other products. This will help us reach a wider range of the market. Pricing Changes Pricing strategy will be implemented in a number of ways so that the prices of the Universal chargers relates to the positioning of the product in the market. Due to the fact that the product has drawn a large percentage of customers worldwide, the pricing will not be the same but will be based on other factors. The role of pricing of this product will have a direct impact on the product features, the decisions made on the product and the promotional activities discussed above. In order to reinvent the prices of the products, a market analysis will be studied and the market will be segmented. The target population will then
Introduction A lot has changed in the world of mass media since the introduction of the internet technology. In every step of the internet evolution comes a corresponding change in mass media owing to the fact that most people consider the internet to be the best source of information as the prerogative goes ‘if it is not in the internet it does not exist’. This means that many people rely on the internet for information and since information provision is the highest mandate of mass media, they have to be at the same level with their audiences. Convergence in relation to mass media is defined by Benkler (2006, p. 33) as “the interrelationship that has occurred in the development of the internet as a result of association between communication networks, ICT facilities and the media”. This is believed to have played a major role in the recent developments in the media industry as far as communication and broadcasting are concerned. The concept of convergence is better understood when it is dissected into four subsections. The first is in the view of technology which in the words of Benkler (2006, p. 49) involves “the combination of computing, communications and content around networked digital media platforms”. Second is the industrial view of convergence which involves the growth and development of digital media space that has allowed online companies to flourish, some of which include Microsoft, Google among others. The third view is social based which involves the evolution of the social network characterized by the coming up of social media of the likes of YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Finally is the textual view of convergence which involves the reproduction of media into what is commonly referred to as transmedia. This according to Benkler (2006, p.50) is a platform where “stories and media content such as sounds, images, written text and so on are dispersed across multiple media platforms”. From this it is clear that the internet evolution has played an explicit role in the development of convergence media in a number of ways as explained in the paragraphs that follow. Increase in the speed of internet Research findings conducted by Lister (2006, p.125) and documented in his book The Wealth of Networks: How social production transforms markets and freedoms, indicate that “as of December 2010, there were 10.45 million active internet subscribers in Australia, of which 8.15 million were household subscribers and 2.3 million were business and government subscribers”. This figure is considered to be a 17% growth from the previous years’ figure of 8.95 million. Besides, it was discovered that more than 3 million people above the age of 14 used their mobile handsets to access the internet in December 2010, and this is considered to be a rise compared to the previous years’ 1.9 million. From this we can deduce that households which were the highest targets for the mass media have now found another source of information and entertainment which is the internet. These statistics also indicate that in the recent past, the number of internet users has increased partly due to the universal availability, conven
Browning reactions occur when proteins or amino acids react with carbohydrates in the presence of heat. It is generally used to sear or brown a piece of meat, fish, poultry, toasted bread, dried fruits, gravy mixes, franks with bean etc. Browning reactions are useful for getting characteristic flavors, aromas, and brown colour for many cooked foods. It is desirable that the food surface should exceed 300 0 F to obtain proper brown crust. They are two types of browning reactions – enzymatic and non-enzymatic. Non-enzymatic browning reactions are further divided in to three types:   * Millard Reaction   * Caramelization   * Ascorbic acid Reaction Enzymatic Browning Reaction It is also called phenolase or enzymatic-catalytic oxidation browning. It is more common in fruits and vegetables that contain phenolase, and the reaction commonly takes place at the cut surface. The color change occurs due to the oxidation of phenols to orthoquines and further polymerization resulting in the formation of brown pigment or melanins. The process involves hydroxylation followed by oxidation. Hydroxylation of monophenols is the slow and rate determining step in the reaction. Phenolase is active at pH 5-7 and is irreversibly inactivated at pH lower than 3. Millard Reaction It is the reaction of free amino groups like amines, amino acids, peptides and proteins with reducing sugars in the presence of heat and during storage. It was first described by Louis Millard in 1912. While the advantages of the reaction are caramel aromas, taste and golden brown appearance of foods, the disadvantages include food darkness and off-flavor development. The cyclization /dehydration of deoxyosones is responsible for flavor production. Though colour development is desirable for foods like bread, soy sauce, milk chocolate, coffee, and roasted and grilled meat; it is undesirable for items like dehydrated potatoes, egg powder, corn starch, and dried foods like milk and fruits. It may sometimes be undesirable for roasted and grilled meat also. Generation of anti nutritional and toxic compounds, destruction of essential amino acids, lysine in particular, and reduced digestibility of food proteins are further disadvantages. The rate of colour formation can be decreased by reducing the pH. Though it is difficult to find out the effect of temperature as a single variable, the general activation energy ranges as 10-160KJ/mole. Caramelization It occurs in fruits and vegetables that have natural sugars. It is the oxidation of sugars resulting in nutty flavor and brown color formation. While the flavor and color add essence to items like coffee and beer, they may also result in ‘burnt-sugar’ smell at times. Temperature of 100 0 C and the presence of organic acid or base catalysts are necessary for caramelization. The reaction can be prevented by avoiding high temperature processing and low storage temperatures. Ascorbic acid Reaction