tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420992486871236062024-02-08T12:34:50.180-08:00Cover page for term paperCathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-24884122792238749382020-08-24T01:07:00.001-07:002020-08-24T01:07:04.002-07:00D-Day Success or disaster essaysCathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-53353472748960468142020-08-22T00:11:00.001-07:002020-08-22T00:11:29.503-07:00Tesla GigafactoryQuestions: 1.What is the Aim of Tesla Gigafactory? 2.What is the Current SCM Structure of building lithium Ion Batteries? 3.How will Tesla Disrupt the Current Supply Chain Management of Lithium particle Batteries? 4.Do you figure Tesla will Succeed its order? Answers: Presentation: Tesla Motors with its drive of building up nature cordial Gigafactory to deliver lithium particle batteries has made an extraordinary stride towards creating innovation that will support condition in future. At present, the processing plant is under development at Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, U.S. This development running close to Nevada and the Nevada representative hopes to appreciate a decent measure of income in two many years of its creation (Tesla Gigafactory | Tesla Canada, 2017). Lithium particle battery vehicles are one of that mechanical progression that vows to spare the quickly diminishing non-sustainable asset of fuel just as looks encouraging as an elective innovation. Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada began its first creation in 2016 of Powerpacks and Powerwalls in a small amount while inside certain months in 2017 it has effectively initiated its large scale manufacturing of battery cells. Gigafactory 1 in Nevada has been planned with the point of limiting the expense of c reation and the use of crude materials through the course of action of vertical joining. Another processing plant of a similar kind Gigafactory 2 is chosen to be set up in Europe supporting progressively 1production of eco inviting vehicle batteries (Tesla Gigafactory | Tesla Canada, 2017). 1.Aim of Tesla Gigafactory Tesla has a few noteworthy and honorable points behind establishing the enormous Gigafactory going through a tremendous measure of cash. The essential goal of Tesla that has quickened the foundation of the first Gigafactory in Nevada is to step forward to change universes car industry by supplanting the fuel with electric. As trusted by Tesla Motors, the creation of lithium particle batteries in the Gigafactory will turn into that wellspring of the maintainable elective wellspring of vitality (Tesla Gigafactory | Tesla Canada, 2017). To accomplish this crucial needs to create electric vehicles in such extraordinary amount that it can push the difference in the elective wellspring of vitality into this industry. So as to make progress in their crucial will require an enormous number of lithium particle batteries; presumably the whole overall creation of present time. The processing plant, to play out this tremendous crucial, still under development and by 2018, Tesla hopes to initiate its full limit creation. Tesla has held hands with Panasonic and other people who help in creating procedures for the organization with the point of delivering batteries at an extensive lower cost. Tesla additionally intends to accomplish advancement in the assembling field and wants to diminish squander age during the assembling procedure. The Gigafactory will assist Tesla with locating the whole procedure of assembling under a similar rooftop. Some other of their noteworthy points are to reduce the per kWh hour cost of battery pack by at any rate 30 percent just as to be fortified by sustainable wellsprings of vitality; the objective is to accomplish plainly zero vitality application. Tesla is anxious to complete the development part as quickly as time permits since they plan to lessen the expense of their by and by accessible batteries drastically with the assist ance of this monster production line. It is as yet not exceptionally clear how this extraordinary streamlining will be conceivable however it is foreseen that Tesla plans to be decked up with a total reusing framework. 2.Current SCM Structure Lithium particle batteries are quickly ascending sought after and at present, the Asia overwhelms the world market in its creation. These batteries are generally utilized in the uses of buyer gadgets since these have extensive high lifecycle and thickness. The force yield of high limit makes them suitably helpful to be utilized in various specific car applications (Miller, 2014). The creation of lithium particle batteries is thickly moved in Asian nations like Japan, China and Korea because of the plenitude of lithium particle battery explicit segment providers accessible here with the goal that these nations together have shaped a bunched gracefully chain especially concentrating on the creation of lithium particle battery. Japan, China and Korea includes practically 79% of the whole car lithium particle battery creation while U.S is consistently progressing to get hold of this requesting market by and by covering 17% of the complete creation. In spite of the fact that the Asian group of LIB creation contributes some favorable position at territorial level, the advantage in cost isn't accessible outside this bunch. Lithium is fundamentally mined from two sources: pegmatite found in hard shakes and saline solution found in salt lakes. Presently the significant wellsprings of pegmatite are: Australia Brazil Canada China The central wellsprings of salt water are: Argentina Bolivia Chile China and S Somewhat, there exists vertical combination of terminal materials across Asia and creation of battery cells. This is probably going to help in bringing down the expense of creation for some specific producers. The LIB materials delivering nations of South East Asia are considered as significant providers of battery materials; the significant explanation for this might be the organizations of these nations do have the necessary information on this field just as the stable budgetary foundation to be known as solid and dependable providers. The accompanying outline clarifies the image of gracefully chain the executives of LIB: All out Manufacturing Capacity of LIB (MWh) Rate portion of limit (%) Assembling Capacity of Automotive LIB (MWh) Rate Share of Automotive Capacity (%) China 39010 51 11240 41 Japan 11978 16 5750 21 Korea 16059 21 4600 17 U.S 4970 7 4600 17 E.U 1798 2 1300 5 Others 2440 3 0 0 Absolute 76255 100 27490 100 The outline unmistakably shows that the U.S doesn't have as solid a gracefully chain as Asian group locale and notwithstanding that, the vast majority of the U.S providers are relatively new and unpracticed and consequently, are accepted to be less dependable (Automotive Lithium particle battery flexibly chain and U.S Competitiveness, 2017). To be sure, the creation cost of Tesla is to rise on the off chance that they need to rely upon the fare administration of Asian providers. While supporting the development of cutting edge battery fabricating in U.S the U.S government has given $1.5B. 3.Whether Tesla will upset the Current SCM It has been seen that the lithium particle battery cell gracefully is quickly developing yet the development is focused on Asia. In the event that Tesla Gigafactory, situated in U.S needs to rely upon this current flexibly chain structure, it will cost a lot for the organization. Subsequently, Tesla has intended to surpass the worldwide creation of lithium particle batteries by 2020 disturbing the current structure of its Supply Chain Management (Automotive Lithium particle battery gracefully chain and U.S Competitiveness, 2017). So as to do as such, the organization has marked a proper arrangement with Panasonic extraordinarily to team up with its Gigafactory activity (Everything will be reused., 2017). As per the understanding, Panasonic is qualified for contribute fundamental types of gear for creation of these car batteries, for example, cathode materials, PVDF and SBR Binders, kaleidoscopic covers and jars, calculated arrangements, electrolyte filling and so forth. Then again, Tesla is to contribute all the utilities, land and structures required to set up and run Gigafactory 1 (Nykvist Nilsson, 2015). Tesla is additionally liable for giving creation types of gear vital to LIB module and creation of battery packs. With proficient administration of Gigafactory and getting the important antecedent compound materials from different teammates, Tesla is probably going to rise as universes biggest maker of lithium particle batteries (Barr, 2013). Without a doubt, Tesla Gigafactory gives noticeable indications to be the biggest and mechanically generally progressed and uncommon battery creating processing plant outperforming the strength of Asian homesteads. The organization is significantly progressively quick to quicken the development work of Gigafactory in light of the fact that the shortage of lithium particle batteries has some place constrained their creation of vehicles (Eisler, 2016). Along these lines, obviously Tesla would like to outreach the 2013 worldwide creation of lithium particle batteries by 2020 as referenced before; not just that the organization has professed to deliver countless battery packs enough to manufacture 500,000 LIB controlled vehicles by the objective year. As per Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. the vehicle organization means to apply one such exceptional innovation that would streamline the creation of these batteries just as it can possibly agitated the predominant structure of Supply Chain Management. Tesla intends to ship the rail vehicles brimming with crude materials straightforwardly from the mines into the processing plant and Musk demands that these vehicles will come out being changed into completed results of lithium particle battery. The manner in which Tesla has merged its battery pack fabricating process directly from the phase of crude materials; it will be difficult for some other endeavor to contend with Tesla when it will be gin its full limit creation (Anderman, 2016). 4.Whether Tesla will succeed its command The development procedure of Gigafactory 1 is as yet far to go in light of the fact that the greater part of the arranged structure is yet to be fabricated. Presently, all the cases that Tesla has made for this enormous industrial facility and its creation ability are still presumptions and have not been demonstrated in genuine field. In this way, it involves banter whether Tesla will accomplish its asserted objective inside 2020 and the appropriate response correctly talks about what the components are that can take the organization forward and what can Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-54141416504120081172020-07-15T22:57:00.001-07:002020-07-15T22:57:02.546-07:00Caregiver Stress From Caring for Someone with PTSDCaregiver Stress From Caring for Someone with PTSD PTSD Coping Print Stress From Supporting Someone With PTSD By Matthew Tull, PhD twitter Matthew Tull, PhD is a professor of psychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn about our editorial policy Matthew Tull, PhD Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD on January 23, 2020 twitter linkedin Daniel B. Block, MD, is an award-winning, board-certified psychiatrist who operates a private practice in Pennsylvania. Learn about our Medical Review Board Daniel B. Block, MD Updated on February 09, 2020 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview Symptoms & Diagnosis Causes & Risk Factors Treatment Living With In Children Hero Images / Getty Images In This Article Table of Contents Expand Stress Associated With Support What Is Caregiver Burden? Studies on Caregiver Burden Prevention How to Cope Final Note on Caring for a Loved One With PTSD View All The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can reach far beyond the individual with PTSD, affecting the lives of friends and family caring for someone with PTSD. How can you recognize and cope with this stress as a caregiver for a loved one with PTSD? Stress Associated With Support Receiving support from others is very important during times of stress. Seeking support from another person is a healthy and effective way of dealing with a stressful event. During times of stress, people often turn to their loved ones first for support. It is important to realize that providing support requires energy and can be stressful. Watching a partner or spouse struggle with a problem can be upsetting and stressful. In many cases, it is possible to provide support without getting personally overwhelmed. However, when the stress is constant and support is frequently needed, caregiver burden may occur. What Is Caregiver Burden? PTSD can be viewed as a chronic illness, and the person with PTSD may require constant care from a loved one, such as a partner, parent, or another family member. Partners of people with PTSD may be faced with a number of stressors that go along with caring for and living with someone with a chronic disease. These stressors include financial strain, managing the persons symptoms, dealing with crises, the loss of friends or the loss of intimacy. Due to a loved ones illness, partners may be the only people who can take care of such stressors. This puts a large burden on them, and as a result, they may experience tremendous strain and stress, or caregiver burden. Studies on Caregiver Burden A few studies have looked at caregiver burden among partners caring for loved ones with PTSD. A brief discussion of two of these studies is provided below. In one study, researchers looked at 154 spouses of veterans with PTSD. They found that the severity of the veterans PTSD symptoms was connected to the amount of caregiver burden and distress experienced by the spouse.?? In other words, as a spouses PTSD symptoms got worse, so did the caregivers amount of burden and distress. Researchers have also looked at how PTSD symptoms such as depression, anger, and violence play out in relationships with PTSD patients and their caregivers. There may be a connection between how much detail about the trauma is shared with a partner?? but more research is needed to better understand the issues. Mental Health of Caregivers Studies looking at the wives of combat veterans have found that this stress can have damaging consequences psychologically. Among wives of combat veterans with PTSD, there was an increased risk not only of PTSD, but somatic disease, clinical depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and an increased level of suicidality.?? Prevention It is important that caregivers have basic information about PTSD. Simply knowing the symptoms of PTSD and where they come from, can help caregivers gain a better understanding of their loved ones diagnosis and behavior. Mental health professionals recognize the stress that comes with caring for a loved one with PTSD. Caregivers may also benefit from attending individual therapy or support groups to find support for themselves, and to learn how to cope better with their loved ones PTSD. Couples counseling may also be useful. Recently, online support groups have popped up, giving caregivers the opportunity to talk 24/7 with other caregivers of people with PTSD. As with any support group, its important to know that while many of these provide excellent support, some groups can actually make you feel more depressed. If you choose to go online, make sure to connect with people who share your challenges but support you in coping. How to Cope Unfortunately, despite the significant impact of PTSD on family and friends, remarkably little research has looked at methods of helping caregivers cope with this stress. In addition, most of the research is dated and focuses on the incidence of caregiver burden rather than any effort to look at ways of reducing the burden. Not only is the health of caregivers important and worthy of more research, but these caregivers are also the primary source of support needed by those living with PTSD.?? Until more is known, caregivers of people living with PTSD may wish to look at ways that caregivers of those with other conditions such as dementia and cancer have coped with their challenge. Final Note on Caring for a Loved One With PTSD Caregivers may feel guilty if they take time for themselves; however, it is important for caregivers to realize that they too need time to recharge their batteries. Living with and caring for someone with PTSD is stressful. Unlike some conditions which are short-term, PTSD is a chronic condition that can feel unending at times. It is a marathon rather than a sprint, and as in a marathon, its important for caregivers to pace themselves and take time to rest. The more a caregiver can learn how to care for themselves, the better they will be able to care for others. Some of these simple tips for caregivers of cancer patients pertain just as much to caregivers of people with PTSD. Hopefully, the stress impact on caregivers of people with PTSD will be studied more carefully in the near future, not just to document the presence of stress, but to look for ways in which caregivers can best cope. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-14843225582929786642020-05-21T13:37:00.001-07:002020-05-21T13:37:09.273-07:00Public Policy Is An Objective Oriented Action Plan Public policy is an objective-oriented action plan that the government pursues in handling various problems facing the country. The design and application of public policy in the country derives its rationale from the laws. Despite this feature, individuals that are not legislators often set public policy. The government agencies, individuals, and groups that fail to comply with public policies are subject to legal penalties. The power of formulating public policy incorporates division between vast arrays of entities. Defense policy serves as an excellent example in this context. For instance, following the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor, the president conducted a joint session of Congress to seek the declaration of war. This process,â⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦At the other end of this continuum, the setting of public policies to dictate all the actions of individuals would result in producing a society based on extreme order. In both contexts, the option of enjoying the existin g order or liberty to full extent is impossible without the attainment of adequate balance. At the extreme points, the scope or number of public policies can play an important role in the maximization of order and liberty. This perspective leads to the alternate description of the public policy. Public policy refers to the procedures through which the political establishment balances the need for creating a structured environment and provisions of freedom. Within such an environment, the political establishment can provide mechanisms through which to enjoy the freedoms in a meaningful manner. These policies are developed in order to act as checks for the role of government towards its citizens. The waging of debates relating to social policy usually occurs on two fundamental levels. The big picture perspective encompasses the philosophical and practical implementation levels. From a philosophical standpoint, people may highlight differences in their support for the inaction or actio n of the government in relation to the priority they place order, liberty or democracy. The opposing views that characterize this scenario have deep roots as well as considerable implications for the ways politicians and Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-3241811908759127932020-05-06T23:22:00.001-07:002020-05-06T23:22:08.997-07:00Analysis of Much Ado About Nothing Essay - 3681 Words Analysis of Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing illustrates a kind of deliberately puzzling title that seems to have been popular in the late 1590s (ex quot;As You Like Itquot;). Indeed, the play is about nothing; it follows the relationships of Claudio and Hero (which is constantly hampered by plots to disrupt it), and in the end, the play culminates in the two other main characters falling in love (Beatrice and Bena*censored*), which, because it was an event that was quite predictable, proves to be quot;much ado about nothingquot;. The pronunciation of the word nothing would, in the late 16th Century, have been noting, and so the title also apparently suggests a pun on the word, noting, and on the use of the wordâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦This attitude is reflected in Shakespeareââ¬â¢s plays. For example, in Much Ado About Nothing, many f the characters have Italian names (Borachio, Claudio, etc.). This is also true of some of Shakespeareââ¬â¢s others plays such as The Taming of the Shrew, and Romeo and Juliet. Major Themes One of the major themes in Much Ado About Nothing centers around the question and battle between deception and reality. One first notices of the image of deception as we witness the masking and unmasking at the masquerade. In the play, most overhear discussions are deceptions. It is through eavesdropping that we see the true battle between deception and reality as we look at the subplots of Bene*censored* and Beatrice, Hero and Claudio, as well as the comedy of Dogberry and his crew. The relationship between Bene*censored* and Beatrice is one manufactured completely through deception on the behalf of their friends. Though the plot to unite them was planned, many of the problems that arose were because of things that were overheard accidentally or on purpose. In Act II, Scene 3 Bene*censored* is deceived into thinking that Beatrice loves him because of the speech in the garden between Leonato, Claudio, and Don Pedro. Bea trice is sent to fetch Bene*censored* for dinner, and Bene*censored* notes some marks of love in her[Beatrice], (240-241) and he decides to take pity upon her and return her love. In Act III, Scene 1 BeatriceShow MoreRelatedMuch Ado About Nothing Analysis1387 Words à |à 6 Pages Much Ado About Nothing Analysis Beginning in 15th century Messina in the aftermath of a war, the play opens with the army of Don Pedro of Aragon arriving in the country and being welcomed by Leonato, Messinaââ¬â¢s governor. 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She gives the impression of not wanting to get married throughout the play Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-22773427057330688602020-05-06T07:53:00.001-07:002020-05-06T07:53:06.705-07:00Historical Fiction Narrative Free Essays Historical Fiction Narrative My name is Elizabeth, Iââ¬â¢m 15 and Iââ¬â¢m moving to the West with my family. We are going there for something called the Homestead Act. The Homestead Act is when you get 160 acres of land for free for 5 years. We will write a custom essay sample on Historical Fiction Narrative or any similar topic only for you Order Now During the 5 years, you must grow crops. But my father is going to the West for mining gold. Itââ¬â¢s May 8th, 1861. Tomorrow my family and I leave for the West. We are going by railroad. It will be my first time going on the railroad. Iââ¬â¢m so excited yet nervous. 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Because of their size, it is impossible to see a single DNA molecule with the naked eye. It would take about 300,000 DNA molecules side by side to make a bundle as thick as a human hair. When subjected to certain conditions, it is possible to collect ââ¬Å"largeâ⬠amounts of DNA to make it visible. As part of the chromosomes, the information contained in genes can be transmitted faithfully by parents through gametes to their offspring. For the geneââ¬â¢s DNA to subsequently influence an inherited trait, the stored genetic information in the DNA in most cases is first transferred to a closely related nuclei acid, RNA or ribonucleic acid. In eukaryotic organisms, RNA most ofther carries the genetic information out of the nucleus, where chromosomes reside into the cytoplasm of the cell. We will write a custom essay sample on Lab Report Banana Dna or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page In the cytoplasm, the information in RNA is translated into proteins, which serve as the end products of most all genes. The process of transferring information from DNA to RNA is called transcription. The subsequent conversion of the genetic information contained in RNA into a protein is called translation. DNA molecule exists in cells as a long coiled structure often described as a double helix. Each strand of the helix consists of a linear polymer made up of genetic building blocks called nucleotides. There are four types of nucleotides which vary depending on the four nitrogenous bases of the molecule. The four nitrogenous are A(adenine), G(guanine), T(thymine) and C(cytosine). These comprise the genetic alphabet which in various combinations, will specify the components of proteins. It was established in 1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick that the two strands of their proposed double helis are exact complements of one another, such that the rings of the ladder always consists of either A=T, or G=C base pairs. This complementarity between adenine and cytosine nitrogenuos base pairs and between guanine and cytosine nitrogenuos base pase pairs, attracted to one another by hydrogen bonds, is critical to genetic function. Complementarity serves as the basis for both the replication of DNA and for the transcription of DNA into RNA. OBJECTIVES * To learn basic DNA extraction processes. * To properly and successfully extract DNA from banana using cell disruption and separation techniques. * To investigate the effect of temperature on DNA extraction from bananas. * To observe the extraction of genomic DNA from plant cells. * To understand how a buffer solutions disrupts the plasma membrane and releasing cellular components into the solution. MATERIALS AND APPARATUS PER CLASS * (60-70 oC) Water bath * 95% Ethanol * Extraction solution * Cheesecloth Ice chest containing ice PER GROUP * 40g Banana * 2 ziplock bags (Label ââ¬ËExtraction 1ââ¬â¢ and ââ¬ËExtraction 2ââ¬â¢) * 2 funnels * 2 test tubes * 50ml conical tube (2 pieces) * 500ml beaker (2 pieces) * Glass Rod (2 pieces) * Shampoo 4ml * Distilled water 40ml * Table Salt (NaOH) 0. 3g PROCEDURE (A) Extraction solution recipe: 4ml of shampoo was mixed with 36ml of distilled water. The solution was stirred well and slowly. The mixture was divided into two 50ml conical flasks (20ml each). The conical flasks was labelled S and SS. 0. g of salt was added into flask SS. The salt was dissolved by stirring slowly to avoid foaming. (B) Banana Extraction 1. A water bath was prepared. (60 oC) 2. 20g of banana was added into each ziplock bag labeled ââ¬ËExtraction 1ââ¬â¢ and ââ¬ËExtraction 2ââ¬â¢ 3. Extraction solution ââ¬ËSââ¬â¢ was added into ziplock ââ¬ËExtraction 1ââ¬â¢ and extraxtion solution ââ¬ËSSââ¬â¢ into ziplock bad ââ¬ËExtraction 2ââ¬â¢. The bag was closed with minimum content of air. 4. The bananas were mushed carefully to avoid the bag from breaking. The bananas were mashed for about 5 minutes. 5. The banana mixtures were cooled in the ice chest containing ice for 2 minutes. Then the bananas were mushed more. The banana mixtures were cooled, the mushed again. This process was repeated for 4 times. 6. The mixtures were filtered through cheesecloths. 7. Approximately 3ml of banana solution were dispenced into each test tube. 8. The test tubes were carefully handled to avoid shaking. Approximately 2ml of cold 95% ethanol was added into each test tube. 9. The test tubes were then observed. Result Photo 1: Test tubes containing solution S and SS CONCLUSION We manage to learn basic DNA extraction processes. We are able to properly and successfully extract DNA from banana using cell disruption and separation techniques. We succesfully investigated the effect of temperature on DNA extraction from bananas. We are able to observe the extraction of genomic DNA from plant cells. We understood how a buffer solutions disrupts the plasma membrane and releasing cellular components into the solution. REFERENCES: BOOKS: * Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson, Biology (8th Ed), Pearson International Edition: Pearson, Benjamin Cummings. * Peter J. Bowler (1989). The Mendelian Revolution: The Emergence of Hereditarian Concepts in Modern Science and Society. Johns Hopkins University Press. * Pragya Khanna. Essentials of Genetics. I. K International Publising House. * Elof Carlson (The Unfit), Mendels Legacy: The Origin of Classical Genetics, Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory Press, USA * Benjamin Cummings(2005), iGenetics: A Mendelian Approach, Pearson; University of Chicago, USA Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-32903807339275928982020-03-18T00:34:00.001-07:002020-03-18T00:34:02.806-07:00Matsu the Samurai Essay ExampleMatsu the Samurai Essay Example Matsu the Samurai Essay Matsu the Samurai Essay The Samuraiââ¬â¢s Garden Stephen was sent from China to Japan to recover from tuberculosis. He goes and stays in the small town of Tarumi with his familyââ¬â¢s servant Matsu. During his stay with Matsu, Stephen discovers that there is more to Matsu than meets the eyes. Throughout the story, Stephen begins to see Matsu showing characteristics of a Samurai. One of the first characteristics we see in Matsu is his loyalty to Stephenââ¬â¢s family. Matsuââ¬â¢s parents had served Stephenââ¬â¢s grandfather in that house before him, and even after his parents had passed away, instead of moving away like his sister Fumiko did, he stayed and took care of the house and Stephenââ¬â¢s grandfather. In a sense, Matsu is the bodyguard and watcher of the house and family, just like how a samurai is to his lord. Throughout the story Matsu seems to be a much respected man to everyone in Tarumi. Stephen even told Matsu that ââ¬Å"You have a strong face. A face someone doesnââ¬â¢t forget. Like a samuraiâ⬠(30). Matsu and Stephen are perfect examples, in it that Matsu is the samurai who must watch over his wealthier master which happens to be Stephen, who indeed is wealthy. Although Matsu is only a servant, Stephen shows great respect for him. Matsuââ¬â¢s silence also brings out the samurai in him. His silence occurs in many parts of the book. At first, Stephen assumed that Matsu just didnââ¬â¢t like to engage in conversations, but Sachi explains how his silence is powerful when she told Stephen that ââ¬Å"with Matsu, everything is in what he does not sayâ⬠(59). His strength in silence guided him through his childhood to the present day. Because Matsu wasnââ¬â¢t the best looking guy when he was younger, he kept to himself and always stayed back at the house to help out his parents. I guess you can say he was born to become and samurai, unlike his sisters. Even when his younger sister Tomoko took her life, Matsu showed no emotions. He knew what she planned on doing the night that she did it, and he kept quiet. Another event that shows how his actions speak louder than words is during Kenzoââ¬â¢s burial. At the Kenzoââ¬â¢s burial, ââ¬Å"Matsu was silent throughout the entire procession, simply bowing his head to those who showed their sympathy at the loss of his good friendâ⬠(109). His silence showed how strong he was holding up. Furthermore, other than his messages through silence, Matsu also shows great inner strength within these two events. Much like how a samurai who never grieves over a comradeââ¬â¢s death, Matsuââ¬â¢s inner strength allowed him to remain calm and prevent an emotional breakdown first after seeing the suicide of his sister, and seeing the death of his best friend Kenzo. When Sachi came down to visit after the storm, she told Stephen that ââ¬Å"Matsu once told me the bridge represented a samuraiââ¬â¢s difficult path from this world to the afterlife. When you reach the top of the bridge, you can see your way to paradiseâ⬠(58). I believe that Matsu has reached the top of this bridge already and saw his way to paradise. While this bridge represents a link between this world and the afterlife, Matsu acted similarly. The people of Yamaguchi are considered dead to those in the city. Matsu acts as the link between the two, delivering to the people of Yamaguchi. On a side note, a person who acts as a link between this world and the next is called a shaman. Matsu once said that the people of Yamaguchi are basically dead to their family, and the only one who knew of their existence until Stephen was introduced to them was Matsu. In their early stages of development, Matsu served as a shaman who helped out the ââ¬Å"deadâ⬠people of Yamaguchi. He brought building equipment from the city up to Yamaguchi, and helped them build houses. Furthermore, Matsu has shown great bravery throughout the novel. One specific example of his bravery was shown when they were on their way to visit Sachi in Yamaguchi and they saw that one of the villagers house was on fire. Like a true samurai, Matsu ran to help put out the fire without even considering his own safety first. Like Sachi said, ââ¬Å"bravery is when you step in to help when you have nothing to lose. Matsu-san and you, Stephen san are the brave onesâ⬠(123). In addition, Matsu is very a nonjudgmental guy. He never jumps to conclusion about a person and never judge a person by the way they look, or what has happened in their past. Instead he acts as a samurai does what he believes is right and sticks to it. For example, Matsu never judged any of the lepers in Yamaguchi for how they looked, and got to know all of them very well. The way Matsu is portrayed in the novel, sometimes he almost seems like a middle aged man instead of a man in his seventies. But because he is at such an age, we can say that he is a man with much wisdom and experience. Samuraiââ¬â¢s grow through each battle and with each battle, win or lose, come strength and wisdom. Every day is a battle for Matsu, and with it he has gained from it. With his wisdom he always knows what to say or do when there is a situation in front of him. For example, after Keiko had told Stephen that they can no longer see each other, Matsu passes down his wisdom to Stephen when he told Stephen ââ¬Å" get quote from bookâ⬠(). Matsu, the man with undying bravery and wisdom, gentle and loving is the samurai in The Samuraiââ¬â¢s Garden. But his garden didnââ¬â¢t stop in just his backyard, no; his garden was also all of Yamaguchi. And as most great samurais, the last thing Matsu does is leaves behind his legacy within Stephen. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-65137923455541860922020-03-01T16:18:00.001-08:002020-03-01T16:18:03.504-08:00Bishops in the Medieval Christian ChurchBishops in the Medieval Christian Church In the Christianà Church of the Middle Ages, a bishop was the chief pastor of a diocese; that is, an area containing more than one congregation. The bishop was an ordained priest who served as pastor of one congregation and oversaw the administration of any others in his district.à Any church that served as the primary office of a bishop was considered his seat, or cathedra, and was therefore known as a cathedral. The office or rank of a bishop is known as a bishopric. Origins of the term Bishop The word Bishop derives from the Greek epà skopos (á ¼ Ãâ¬Ã ¯ÃÆ'à ºÃ ¿Ãâ¬Ã ¿Ãâ), which meant an overseer, curator or guardian.à The Duties Like any priest, a bishop baptized, performed weddings, gave last rites, settled disputes, and heard confession and absolved. In addition, bishops controlled church finances, ordained priests, assigned clergy to their posts, and dealt with any number of matters pertaining to Church business.à Types of Bishops in Medieval Times An archbishop was a bishop who oversaw several dioceses besides his own. The term metropolitan has sometimes been used for the archbishop of a city.The Pope is the bishop of Rome. The holder of this see was considered the successor to St. Peter, and the office grew in prestige and influence over the first few centuries of the Middle Ages. Before the end of the fifth century, the office was established as the foremost authority in the western Christian Church, and theà bishop of Romeà became known as the father, or papa, or pope.Patriarchs were bishops of particularly important sees in the eastern churches (which, after the Great Schism of 1054, would eventually become known as the Eastern Orthodox Church). This included the apostolic sees those believed to have been founded by Apostles: Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, and JerusalemCardinal-bishops (now known simply as cardinals) were a privileged class as far back as the 8th century, and only those bishops who had received the red hat (a mark of a cardinal) could elect the pope or become pope. Secular Influence as Well as Spiritual Power Some Christian churches, including the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox, maintain that bishops are the successors of the Apostles; this is known as apostolic succession. As the Middle Ages unfolded, bishops often held secular influence as well as spiritual power thanks in part to this perception of inherited authority.à A Three-Fold Ministry by the Second Century Just exactly when bishops attained a separate identity from presbyters (elders) is unclear, but by the second century C.E, the early Christian Church had evidently established a three-fold ministry of deacons, priests, and bishops. Once the emperor Constantine professed Christianity and began to help followers of the religion, bishops grew in prestige, particularly if the city that constituted their diocese was populous and had a notable number of Christians.à Filling the Void After Collapse of the Roman Empire In the years following the collapse of the western Roman Empire (officially, in 476 C.E.), bishops often stepped in to fill the void secular leaders left behind in unstable areas and depleted cities. While theoretically church officials were supposed to limit their influence to spiritual matters, by answering the needs of society these fifth-century bishops set a precedent, and the lines between church and state would be fairly blurry throughout the rest of the medieval era. The Investiture Controversy Another development that arose out of the uncertainties of early medieval society was the proper selection and investment of clerics, especially bishops and archbishops. Because various dioceses were flung far across Christendom, and the pope was not always easily accessible, it became a fairly common practice for local secular leaders to appoint clerics to replace those who had died (or, rarely, left their offices). But by the late 11th century, the papacy found the influence this gave secular leaders in church matters opprobrious and attempted to ban it. Thus began the Investiture Controversy, a struggle lasting 45 years that, when resolved in favor of the Church, strengthened the papacy at the expense of local monarchies and gave bishops freedom from secular political authorities. The Protestant Reformation When the Protestant churches split from Rome in the Reformationà of the 16th century,à the office of the bishop was rejected by some reformers. This was due in part to the lack of any basis for the office in the New Testament, and in part to the corruption that high clerical offices had been associated with over the preceding few hundred years. Most Protestant churches today have no bishops, although some Lutheran churches in Germany, Scandinavia and the U.S. do, and the Anglican church (which after the break initiated by Henry VIII retained many aspects of Catholicism) also has bishops. Sources and Suggested Reading Eusebius. The History of the Church: From Christ to Constantine. Edited and with an introduction by Andrew Louth; translated by G. A. Williamson, Penguin Classics. John D. Zizioulas. Eucharist, Bishop, Church: The Unity of the Church in the Divine Eucharist and the Bishop During the First Three Centuries. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-31635066140128458572020-02-14T07:44:00.001-08:002020-02-14T07:44:02.130-08:00Thinking and Decision Making Paper Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 250 wordsThinking and Decision Making Paper - Essay Example As a result, the mother will use her critical thinking to decide whether the information presented to her are enough for her to get the vehicle. Logical reasoning can be applied in different work places. For example, if a company is near a given prison and the government declares that on a given public holiday, they are releasing most of the prisoners who have been serving in that prison, then the administrator of the company can decide, by means of inductive reasoning that, the companyââ¬â¢s security need to use extreme safety measures by making regular patrols and ensuring that the alarm is on throughout the day (Starko, 2012). Close ended questions can effectively be used by teachers in school. In case of a strike, the principal may choose to prepare a list of closed ended questions in an attempt to interrogate the students on the possible causes of strike (Starko, 2012).The principal will then have a critical look at the answers the students have given. Through this, he may end up with amicable solution to the problem that caused the Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-10925905811678207712020-02-01T18:11:00.001-08:002020-02-01T18:11:03.982-08:00How Supply and Demand Affects the British Economy EssayHow Supply and Demand Affects the British Economy - Essay Example The aim of this paper is to do this, as well as look into all related elements and issues enveloped in this subject matter. This is what will be dissertated in the following. The British economy is considered as being "a parasite on the rest of productive capitalism" (Roberts, n.d.). However, in the European Commission's latest assessment of EU finances, it was predicted that the UK economy would grow by 2.2% this year and by at least 2.6% in the year of 2004. "The labor market has remained strong despite the global slowdown with the unemployment rate being at around 27-year lows," said the European Commission. (Osborn, 2003). As well, inflation in Britain is much lower than that of most other EU countries. Economic shocks can cause unpredictable damage and changes in aggregate demand and short run aggregate supply which lie outside our normal macroeconomic models. As a result, a new equilibrium level of national output is achieved. However, "The unpredictable nature of these shocks creates a fluctuating rate of economic growth and may require some sort of macroeconomic policy response." (Tutor, 2005). To the UK economy, which is an open economy, an example of a demand shock would be that of a recession in a major trading partner such as the United States. Meaning that, if the United States were experiencing a recession, real disposable incomes of US consumers would fall and hence demand for imports would fall as well. Although some people argue that because the UK has not entered recession international events have therefore not had a great effect on economic growth; however, this is not true the UK has suffered due to the global downturn but this has, to some extent at least, been offset by continued levels of consumer confidence the reflationary effects of the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to reduce nominal interest rates still further to their current level of just 4.0%. "Cheaper money has been a key factor sustaining both confidence and consumer spending. The continued strength of house prices and low unemployment also helped to limit the impact of the demand shock that hit the British economy." (Tutor, 2005). Inflation is the process in which prices rise in the domestic economy, of which are reflected in the reduced purchasing power of a national sum of money over time. General price inflation is a fall in the purchasing power of money within an economy, as compared to currency devaluation which is the fall of the market value of a currency between economies. The particular extent to which these two phenomena are related is open to economic debate, though the comparison of a currency to foreign currencies is based on investor demand for currencies, and therefore must at least partially be a matter of perception. The issue of inflation is incredibly important in British politics on account of its effect on the purchasing power of both the consumer and business, and the corresponding linkage that the declining value of wealth and income has to the general economic health of the country. The law in Britain of supply and demand results in the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. Once a region or country is ahead of the economic pack, it then Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-74220583706921171282020-01-24T14:35:00.001-08:002020-01-24T14:35:03.677-08:00A Rolling Model :: Role Models Media Cartoons EssaysA Rolling Model When I was twelve years old, I had every Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle that was ever made. I had cases of the plastic figures lining the walls in my room. Posters were laid out everywhere, and my whole room was completely decorated in Ninja Turtle material. My bed, my drapes, my walls, literally everything was something about a Ninja Turtle. I spent a lot of my time watching those television shows, memorizing each tape word for word. I would pretend with my friends that we were the turtles, always fighting crime and always on the move under the streets, showing up only at night to fight the ââ¬Å"foot clanâ⬠, the archenemy of the turtles. You could say that it was an obsession, and yes, maybe it was, but as a little child I could not realize it was an obsession, or that this obsession could make me a different person. It was intriguing, even as I grew to understand that the Turtles were made-up figures, that I still had an attachment to them. It was as if these imagin ed characters had become role models for me. Is it possible that something that doesnââ¬â¢t exist can become a role model, and continue to be one even after the discovery is made that they are only cartoons? And what effects do these role models have on people? Are they long term affects or short term? Just what is a role model? It seems to be anything or anyone that can influence people to do things that they normally wouldnââ¬â¢t have done without the inspiration of the model. Role models cause others to follow their ideas or concepts. As long as the object gets a person to follow in the footsteps of the object, anything can be a role model. Even if one concept makes an impact on a personââ¬â¢s life, people will admire the model more, placing the role model on a pedestal. The object has become the object of admiration and thus becomes a role model. Furthermore, people can have more than one role model. As long as others move to follow ideas and characteristics and eventually change the way they think about things, there may be several role models that people follow. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-79557586457510526392020-01-16T10:59:00.001-08:002020-01-16T10:59:04.628-08:00Neurotransmitters and MemoryThose with Parkinson disease suffer from a deterioration of neurons ethylated the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is vital for normal movement. This often leaves patients with severe mobility problems. Typical treatment embraces the drug I-dope, which substitutes dopamine in the brain but can cause side effects, and over long term use becomes ineffective. As is the case with all neurological diseases, the tissue that is destroyed cannot be regenerated. The cellular treatments purpose to interchange the missing neurons with dopamine-producing cells from fetal brains or with those harvested from human stem cells.The studies suggest that fetal brain tissue transplanted into the brains of those suffering from neurological conditions can actually grow new viable neurons whose transmitters produce and release dopamine into the brain. There is still the need for continued research as much of the results have shown little improvement in symptoms. Here in lies the controversy of such continu ed research. Moral, ethical and legal concerns are being raised in light of request and grants for said research. Many are arguing over what a fetus really represents.Whether it is a person or merely a developing System of ells. At present fetal tissue IS harvested from spontaneous abortions and still births with permission of the mother, much like that of donating your body to science. The use of elected aborted fetus has yet to be authorized. There comes into question the motives of the use of elected aborted fetus. If there will be a monetary kick ARGUING THE USE OF FETAL TISSUE 3 back to aborting mothers, or if a fetus will be conceived for the use of a family member with a disease like Parkinson.At present it takes the sum of six fetus to supply the needed tissue transplantation into a Parkinson sapient. It is reported that 90-95 percent of the neurons transplanted die before they can attach and began to grow new tissue. Major concerns in regards to acquiring ample fetal donati ons is in round table discussions and has been tied up in debate for years. I myself have not been faced with a friend or family member stricken by a disease like Parkinson. Working in the medical field for the past 17 years I have dealt with patients with the diagnosis.Watching how they struggle and the frustration they face on a daily basis has to be exhausting for them. I feel hat we are in great need of further research for many medical ailments and diseases. Questioning the use of fetal tissue definitely strikes a nerve for many. And it is such a sensitive subject which has a power house of backing much like that of the Catholic Church whose view is that a life begins at conception. Where others say it's not a life before the third trimester. I myself do not condone the use of farming fetal tissue. Onto see why we cannon have access to the fetal tissue which has been aborted. Why not use that tissue and gain from it all that we can. How much is it costing to dispose of such tis sue? Can see where it can easily be regulated by the government and possibly save tax payer dollars in disposal fees. These are fetus that are electively aborted. The number of elective abortions in this nation in 201 1 was 1. 06 million. How many experimental transplants could have taken place using this viable tissue? I am also very interested in research on growing cells in the lab environment. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-3462078986596842332020-01-08T07:22:00.001-08:002020-01-08T07:22:02.867-08:00Are Credit Cards a Form of Money Lets take a look at what is considered to be money and where credit cards fit in. In the article How much is the per capita money supply in the U.S.? we saw that there were three basic definitions of money: M1, M2, and M3. We quoted the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as stating: [M1] consists of currency in the hands of the public; travelers checks; demand deposits, and other deposits against which checks can be written. M2 includes M1, plus savings accounts, time deposits of under $100,000, and balances in retail money market mutual funds. M3 includes M2 plus large-denomination ($100,000 or more) time deposits, balances in institutional money funds, repurchase liabilities issued by depository institutions, and Eurodollars held by U.S. residents at foreign branches of U.S. banks and at all banks in the United Kingdom and Canada. Since credit cards do not fall under M1, M2 or M3 they are not considered to be ââ¬â¹part of the money supply. Heres why: Suppose my girlfriend and I go shopping for classic video games, and I find a copy of Music Machine for the Atari 2600 selling for $50. I do not have the $50 so I get my girlfriend to pay for the game on my behalf with the promise that Ill pay her back at some later date. So we have the following transactions:ââ¬â¹ Girlfriend gives Shopkeeper $50.Mike gives Girlfriend promise to pay $50 in future. We would not consider this loan to be money for a couple of reasons: Money, in any form, is generally recognized as a very liquid asset, that is an asset that can be quickly converted to cash or used as cash. My Barry Bonds baseball card, while printed on paper like money, is not considered to be money because I cannot convert it to money without searching for someone who will buy it from me. I cannot go into a store and purchase groceries in exchange for the baseball card. Similarly, my debt to my girlfriend would not be considered money because she cannot use it as a form of money to make purchases and it is not trivial to find someone who is willing to pay her cash in exchange for the loan.The loan is a mechanism in which money will be transferred from me to my girlfriend, but the loan is not money itself. When I repay the loan I will pay her $50 which will be in the form of money. If we consider the loan as money and the payment of the loan as money were essentially counting the same transaction twice. The $50 my girlfriend pays the shopkeeper is money. The $50 I will pay my girlfriend tomorrow is money, but the obligation I hold between today and tomorrow is not money. Credit cards work in the exact same manner as this loan. If you buy the game using a credit card, the credit card company will pay the shopkeeper today and you will have an obligation to pay the credit card company when your credit card bill comes in. This obligation to the credit card company does not represent money. The money part of the transaction between you and the credit card company only comes into play when you pay your bill. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-32669201192567305512019-12-31T03:47:00.001-08:002019-12-31T03:47:03.839-08:00Influences of Beat Poetry to the Society Free Essay Example, 1000 words The debate surrounding the obscenity of the Howl brought more fame and national interest on the works of the beat poets. Ginsberg s poem Howl had lines that talked about homosexual sex. These lines were of much concern to the authorities. Other beat poems such as naked lunch which was composed by Burroughs, dwelt much on drug use. Apart from lines of homosexuality, the beat poems also contained explicit descriptions of sexual practices. The victory in the courts ended an era of poetry censorship in the United States thereby giving composers freedom to come up with more beat poems of their choice (Zott 54). Other composers of beat poetry include Diane di Prima and Neal Cassandra. However, the most notable beat composers include William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. They came up with some of the classic beat poetry pieces such as naked lunch and on the road . In addition, these artists participated in the writing of poetry as well as being part of the beats. The term beat gener ation was actually coined by Kerouac, where he described his status and those of his friends in the beat generation during the post-war years (Gray 67). On women empowerment, beat poems and beat generation members have been criticized for portraying American women as housewives. We will write a custom essay sample on Influences of Beat Poetry to the Society or any topic specifically for you Only $17.96 $11.86/page Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-91963315803649837492019-12-22T23:34:00.001-08:002019-12-22T23:34:04.472-08:00Essay on Legalizing Drugs or Joining the Drug Addict Circle Over the years, drug abuse has been a rising problem in almost every country in the world. Day by day more people are involved in this endless cycle of drug craving, money shortage, and drug related crimes. Congressmen and politicians of United States, seeing this unstoppable crime wave which is about to spread throughout the country, begin to address various kinds of possible solutions to end this crisis in the most efficient and effective way. As discussed in Alan M. Dershowitzs The Case for Medicalizing Heroin and Charles B. Rangels Legalize Drugs? Not on Your Life, the most popular proposition set forward by growing number of leaders now is to legalize the use of drugs; but will it help solving the problem or make it even worse?â⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦He even goes further to suggest the possibility of considering legalizing other drugs if the result of experiment turns out to be positive. But is everything as simple as Dershowitz and other advocates of legalization think? If drugs are legalized in real life, will we be able to see improvements or deterioration? All the arguments Dershowitz make seem reasonable from the surface, but if you take a step back and think it through, legalization is not a simple task as Dershowitz thinks it is; and there is a big chance that it might bring up more problems than there already is. In order to make it work, numerous decisions have to be made beforehand and the government has to make sure they always have everything in control; because once things started to get out of hand, it will be too late for any damage control. Moreover, teenage addicts are not likely to quit their addiction just because they cannot get it legally; they can either buy it from drug dealers who always find a way to access to the drugs no matter what or they can ask adults to buy it for them. Also, the black market is not going to be out of business if drugs are legalized; instead, they would have more buyers than they did before the legalization since purchasing drugs is no longer Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-24801948180085905332019-12-14T20:03:00.001-08:002019-12-14T20:03:04.953-08:00Franz Schubert Free Essays It was Franz Peter Schubert, who said to a friend ââ¬Å"I have come into the world for no other purpose but to composeâ⬠. For someone to be so certain, focused and dedicated at such a young age with extraordinary talent and promise, finding out more about Schubertââ¬â¢s life and astonishing music was a must for me. Franz Peter Schubert was bone in Vienna, on January 31, 1797 to his father, Franz Theodor Schubert and his mother, Elisabeth Vietz. We will write a custom essay sample on Franz Schubert or any similar topic only for you Order Now Because Schubert father was a schoolmaster, he began receiving lessons from his father at an early age, as early as age five. A year later Schubert was enrolled in his farther school and taking lessons not only from his farther but also piano lessons from his brother Ignaz. Schubert was very talented and gifted, there were times when his instructor would try to teach him new things which he already had knowledge of. It was at age eleven when Schubert became a choirboy in the court chapel and won a scholarship to the Imperial Seminary. It was at the Imperial Seminary that Schubert was introduced to the symphonies of Mozart and visits to the opera that strengthen his musical knowledge. At an early age Schubert played the viola and also wrote many of his early string quartets in the family string quartet, with his brothers Ferdinan and Ignaz on violin and his father on the cello. Schubert composed many masterpieces in his late teens while teaching at his fatherââ¬â¢s school. While teaching Schubert also continued private lessons in composition from Salieri which had a huge impact on Schubertââ¬â¢s musical training than any of his other teachers. By the time Schubert was eighteen he composed 143 songs including The Erlking, which grabbed my attention. The Erlking is rich with emotions and has a physically powerful dialogue. When listening to The Erlking you can visualize the movement and passion so well that it gives you chills. Schubertââ¬â¢s Erlking is one of the earliest and finest examples of musical romanticism. In Schubertââ¬â¢s Erlking, there is the narrator, father, son, and the Erlking, which is all song by one person. Because the Erlking s done by one person, that one singer is to deliver each character in its fitting tone. The frighten child is song in a high register in minor, while the father is sung in a low register that distinguishes with the high pitched of the son cries, and the Erlking has modest melodies in major keys. The Goetheââ¬â¢s ballad tells a story of a father riding on a horseback through a storm with his ailing child in his arms, as the child is being followed by the Erlking which denote s death. At the very beginning of the Erlking, the piano begins with rapid octaves. It is said that the triplet rhythm unifies the occurrence of the song and suggests that it represent the horseââ¬â¢s dash. The narrator then paints the perfect picture so that you are able to perceive this wild late ride as the farther holds his unwell son so tight and closely to him. As the Goethe ballad continues the son cries out to his father, my father in a forte tone to inform him of the Erlking and his presents. The father, who uses a lower register tone, try to consol the boy and keep him calm by suggesting that the Erlking is a streak of mist and the whispering promises from the Erlking was only wind rustling in the dead leaves. After the son cried out for the last time to his father even louder than before, ââ¬Å"My father, my father, now he is taking hold of me! The Erlking has hurt me! â⬠The piano stops and the father reach the courtyard weary and anxious with his child dead in his arms. It was on You Tube where I first had the pleasure of seeing and not only hearing the performance of The Erlking. Jessye Mae Norman the soprano Opera singer performed The Erlking. Jessye Norman was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 15, 1945 to Silas Norman an insurance salesman, and Janie King Norman. Norman is one of the most admired contemporary opera singers and recitalists, and is one of the highest paid performers in classical music. Jessye Norman is also known for the direct and emotionally expressive qualities of her singing and for her formidable intellectual understanding of the music and its style. During the performance of The Erlking, Jessye Norman gave great passion thought the recital with her body movement and facial expressions. The distinctions between the narrator, son and father were very obvious and the tones were delivered well. In a New York Times article, Norman explained to John Gruen, ââ¬Å"As for my voice, it cannot be categorized and I like it that way, because I sing things that would be considered in the dramatic, mezzo or spinto range. I like so many different kinds of music that Iââ¬â¢ve never allowed myself the limitations of one particular range. Although Norman decides not to label her voice, there are some vocal critics that feel that she is not a dramatic soprano, but deem her to be more of a rare soprano voice type known as a Falcon. The Falcon voice is an intermediate voice types between the soprano and the mezzo soprano that is similar to the dramatic soprano but with a darker color. Norman, nevertheless, refuses to position any label on her voi ce. Although Franz Schubert died at such a young age he was able to write over 600 songs, he composed symphonies, string quartets, operas, art song and piano pieces as well. Schubert was recognized to be more than a great song composer only after forty years after his death when the Unfinished Symphony was performed. It was in 1828 when Franz Schubert die, he was only thirty one years old. The cause of his death was said to be typhoid fever, which is a worldwide illness, transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person that contains the bacterium salmonella enterica. Later it was said that Schubertââ¬â¢s cause of death was syphilis. To recognize Schubert a memorial was built in Viennaââ¬â¢s Stadtpartk to honor and always remember his greatness. Schubertââ¬â¢s grave was move to Zentralfriedhof the largest and most famous cemetery in Vienna, where it is now near Beethoven whom he admired deeply. REFERENCE http://www. charlierose. com/view/interview/10121 http://www. classicalarchives. com/composer/3308. html http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=Iz5TV8LWbro http://www. bach-cantatas. com/Bio/Norman-Jessye. htm How to cite Franz Schubert, Papers Franz Schubert Free Essays Franz Schubert (1797-1828), the earliest master of the romantic art song, was unlike any great composer before him: he never held an official musical position and was neither a conductor nor a virtuoso; his income came entirely form composition. ââ¬Å"I have come into the world for no other purpose than to compose,â⬠he said. The full measure of his genius was recognized only years after his tragically early death. We will write a custom essay sample on Franz Schubert or any similar topic only for you Order Now Schubert was born in Vienna, the son of a schoolmaster. Even as a child he had astounding musical gifts. If I wanted to instruct him in anything new,â⬠recalled his amazed teacher, ââ¬Å"he knew it already. â⬠At eleven, he became a choirboy in the court chapel and won a scholarship to the Imperial Seminary. Schubert managed to compose an extraordinary number of masterpieces in his late teens while teaching at this fatherââ¬â¢s school, a job he hated. His love of poetry led him to the art song; he composed his first great song Gretchen am Spinnrade (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel), when he was seventeen, and the next year he composed 143 songs , including The Erlking. When he was nineteen, Schubertââ¬â¢s productivity rose to a peak; he composed 179 works, including two symphonies, an opera, and a mass. At twenty-one, he gave up teaching school to devote himself to music. He associated with a group of Viennese poets and artist who led a bohemian existence; often, he lived with friends because he had no money to rent a room of his own. Working incredibly fast, from seven in the morning until early afternoon, he turned out one piece after another. He spent his afternoons in cafes and many of his evenings at ââ¬Å"Schubertiads,â⬠parties where performances in the homes of Viennaââ¬â¢s cultivated middle class; unlike Beethoven, he did not mingle with the aristocracy. The publication and performance of his songs brought him some recognition, but his two most important symphoniesââ¬âthe Unfinished and the Great C Majorââ¬âwere not performed in public during his lifetime. Schubert died in 1828, age thirty-one. His reputation was mainly that of a fine song composer, until the Unfinished Symphony was performed nearly forty ears later and the world could recognize his comprehensive greatness. Schubertââ¬â¢s Music Along with over 600 songs, Schubert composed symphonies, string quartets and other chamber music, sonatas and short pieces for the piano, masses, and operas. The songs embrace an enormous variety of moods and types; their melodies range from simple, folk like tunes to complex lines that suggest impassioned speech, and their piano accompaniments are equally rich and evocative. Schubertââ¬â¢s imaginative harmonies and dissonances provide some of the most poetic moments in music. The spirit of song pervades his instrumental music, too, and his longer works often include variation movements based on his own songs; his famous Trout Quintet in A Major (1819) is an example. Many of the symphonies and chamber works have long, lyrical melodies, and a number of themââ¬âespecially the Unfinished Symphony (1822) and the Great C Major symphony (1825-1826)ââ¬âare comparable in power and emotional intensity to Beethovenââ¬â¢s. The Unfinished was written six years before Schubertââ¬â¢s death; no one knows why it has only two (rather than four) movements. The Great C Major was discovered ten years after his death by Robert Schumann. How to cite Franz Schubert, Papers Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-88719727580084762802019-12-06T16:27:00.001-08:002019-12-06T16:27:02.347-08:00Community Vulnerability Question: Discuss about theCommunity Vulnerability. Answer: Introduction The human dignity is a moral vision which cannot be taken away. It holds a strong position from the start to end of a human life as it is our inherent value. As human being is a social animal, they need to make broader contribution for the realization of common good. Common good is superior to personal good as it is involved in benefit of the wider community (Chung, 2016). In this digital age, information technology is usually synonymous with mobile devices, internet, gadgets and computers of all kinds. The information and communication technology helps people in uniting them with their closed ones (Mel, 2011). Human beings have a personal sphere of life and they value privacy. They certainly do not want their personal information to be accessed by others. However, information technology (IT) has been advancing constantly thereby reducing the amount of control over data. In the future, I shall respect ones human right to keep information restricted so that there is maintenance of self-worth in the society. I shall use my skills and tools and technology to nurture positive human experience. I have great opportunities in developing their cross-disciplinary skills sets (Standring, 2012). However, social media has made it too easy for people to voice their opinion as there is anonymity of the keyboards. The information technology has granted the protection of anonymity which is giving the people an opportunity to demonstrate their inner evil. The informational technology allows social media channels to foster cruelty, rudeness and other ill will. The employees may use their social media account for manifesting their views of work. Technology comes with a price. In an IT firm, there are IT professionals who have skills and abilities to decode information or hack accounts. I shall ensure that screening employees and securing password of the employees so that relations are not jeopardized. There are people indulging in the sadistic pleasures of shaming and humiliation, which raise a question if information technology is a boon or curse for the society. Internet is more like a mental torture chamber for some people as the people doing wrong are clearly against the common good and human dignity. In the words of Galileo, human beings may be running the risk of explaining what is unknown (privacy) by what is even more unknown (human dignity) (Mel, 2011). While there are various causes of information technology proving beneficial for common good, the advent of technology is also leading to invention of deadly bombs, automatic rifles and other weapons that is destroying millions of lives. Not only destruction of life, but we have reached a point where we cannot survive without information technology. As stated before, information technology plays a crucial role in uniting people from different corners of the world, there are predators that pretend to be the relatives of the people and create scams. Sharing information on information technology is giving people an unprecedented power. The mob mentality and social amplification are leading to mundane events which are leading to devastating consequences (Bunge, 2015). Every human being has rights to privacy and security. Where information technology as the main cause of privacy issues, I shall try and solve the privacy issues that people face in information technology. I shall develop privacy enhancing technologies that can be useful in providing privacy to the users. It is argued that technology not only influences accessibility of information, but also changes the privacy norms. According to the precautionary principle, as an IT professional, I can come up with strategies for managing the risks that would prevent harm to the common public. Breaches of privacy have an ontological impact (Beitz, 2013). I would like to argue regarding human dignity lying in a minus and not a plus. Human being, the species always want things which are surrounded by questions, having doubts, or leads us to feeling nostalgia (Bunge, 2015). Therefore, we observe that information technology is bound by several privacy and confidentiality issues. It is my responsibility as an IT professional to utilize the technology in a manner that benefits the wider community. The human rights of privacy need to be respected for maintaining self-worth. References Beitz, C. (2013). Human Dignity in the Theory of Human Rights: Nothing But a Phrase?.Philosophy Public Affairs,41(3), 259-290. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/papa.12017 Bunge, M. (2015).Treatise on Basic Philosophy: Ethics: The Good and The Right. Dordrecht: D. Reidel. Chung, W. (2016). Social media analytics: Security and privacy issues.Journal Of Information Privacy And Security,12(3), 105-106. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15536548.2016.1213994 Mel, D. (2011). The Firm as a Community of Persons: A Pillar of Humanistic Business Ethos.Journal Of Business Ethics,106(1), 89-101. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-011-1051-2 Standring, S. (2012).The Art of Column Writing. Oak Park: Marion Street Press, LLC. Zhang, L., Amos, C., Pentina, I. (2015). Information Disclosure on a Chinese Social Media Platform.Journal Of Information Privacy And Security,11(1), 3-18. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15536548.2015.1010981 Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-9488265395169396962019-11-29T04:54:00.001-08:002019-11-29T04:54:03.049-08:00Language Teaching Methodology free essay sample One would expect that students who consistently perform well in the classroom (tests, quizes, etc. would also perform well on a standardized achievement test (0 100 with 100 indicating high achievement). A teacher decides to examine this hypothesis. At the end of the academic year, she computes a correlation between the students achievement test scores (she purposefully did not look at this data until after she submitted students grades) and the overall g. p. a. for each student computed over the entire year. The data for her class are provided below. What does this statistic mean concerning the relationship between achievement test prformance and g. p. a.? 3. What percent of the variability is accounted for by the relationship between the two variables and what does this statistic mean? 4. What would be the slope and y-intercept for a regression line based on this data? 5. If a student scored a 93 on the achievement test, what would be their predicted G. We will write a custom essay sample on Language Teaching Methodology or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page P. A.? If they scored a 74? A 88? A professor in the psychology department would like to determine whether there has been a significant change in grading practices over the years. It is known that the overall grade distribution for the department in 1985 had 14% As, 26% Bs, 31% Cs, 19% Ds and 10% Fs. A sample of n=200 psychology students from last semester produced the following grade distribution:for independent- online calculator Research has demonstrated strong gender differences in teenagers approaches to dealing with mental health issues (Chandra Minkovitz, 2006). In a typical study, eight-graders are asked to report their willingness to use mental health services in the event they were experiencing emotional or other mental health problems. Typical data for a sample of n=150 students are shown in the table.à Do the data show a significant relationship between gender and willingness to seek mental health assistance? Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-79347198776313158012019-11-25T12:28:00.001-08:002019-11-25T12:28:02.748-08:00Nervous Tissue Glial Cells Structure and FunctionNervous Tissue Glial Cells Structure and Function Neuroglia, also called glial cells, are cells of the nervous system. They compose a voluminous support system that is essential to the proper operation of nervous tissue and the nervous system. Unlike neurons, glial cells do not have axons, dendrites, or conduct nerve impulses. Neuroglia are typically smaller than neurons and are about three times more numerous in the nervous system. Glia perform a plethora of functions in the nervous system. These functions include providing support for the brain, assisting in nervous system repair and maintenance, assisting in the development of the nervous system, insulating neurons, and providing metabolic functions for neurons. Types of Glial Cells and Their Function There are several types of glial cells present in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system of humans. Six main types of neuroglia include: AstrocytesAstrocytes are found in the brain and spinal cord and are 50 times more prevalent than neurons. Not only are astrocytes the most abundant neuroglia, but they are also the most abundant cell type in the brain. Astrocytes are noted for their star-shape. They reside in endothelial cells of the CNS that form the blood-brain barrier. This barrier prevents some substances from entering the brain and permits others entry. The two main categories of astrocytes are protoplasmic astrocytes and fibrous astrocytes. Protoplasmic astrocytes are found in the gray matter of the cerebral cortex, while fibrous astrocytes are found in white matter of the brain. The primary function of astrocytes is to provide structural and metabolic support for neurons. Additionally, astrocytes aid in signaling between neurons and brain blood vessels. This allows blood flow to increase or decrease depending on neuron activity. Other functions of astrocytes include glycogen storage, nutrient provision, ion co ncentration regulation, and neuron repair. Ependymal CellsEpendymal cells are specialized cells that line the cerebral ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord. They are found within the choroid plexus of the meninges. These ciliated cells surround the capillaries of the choroid plexus and form cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Functions of ependymal cells include CSF production, nutrient provision for neurons, filtration of harmful substances, and neurotransmitter distribution.MicrogliaMicroglia are extremely small cells of the central nervous system that remove cellular waste and protect against microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.). Microglia are thought to be macrophages, a type of white blood cell that protects against foreign matter. They also help to reduce inflammation through the release of anti-inflammatory chemical signals. Microglia also function to protect the brain when neurons become injured or diseased by disabling the malfunctioning neurons.Satellite CellsThese glial cells cover and protect neur ons of the peripheral nervous system. They provide structure and metabolic support for sensory, sympathetic, and parasympathetic nerves. Sensory satellite glial cells are involved in the development of chronic pain. OligodendrocytesOligodendrocytes are central nervous system structures that wrap some neuronal axons to form an insulating coat known as the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath, composed of lipids and proteins, functions as an electrical insulator of axons and promotes more efficient conduction of nerve impulses. Oligodendrocytes are found in the brains white matter, while satellite oligodendrocytes are found in gray matter. Satellite oligodendrocytes do not form myelin.Schwann CellsSchwann cells are neuroglia that wrap around some neuronal axons to form the myelin sheath in peripheral nervous system structures. Schwann cells help to improve nerve signal conduction, assist in nerve regeneration, and aid in antigen recognition by T cells. Schwann cells play a vital role in nerve repair. These cells migrate to the site of injury and release growth factors to promote nerve regeneration. Schwann cells then myelinate the newly generated nerve axons. Schwann cells are being heavily researched for their potential use in spinal cord injury repair. Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells indirectly assist in the conduction of impulses as myelinated nerves can conduct impulses quicker than unmyelinated ones. Interestingly enough, the white matter in the brain gets its color from the large number of myelinated nerve cells that it contains. Other Animal Tissue Types Neuroglia are just one type of tissue found in animal organisms. Other tissue types include: Nervous Tissue: This is the primary tissue of the central nervous system. It is composed of neurons and is responsible for controlling body functions. Epithelial Tissue: This tissue covers the outside of the body and lines organs. It provides a protective barrier against germs. Connective Tissue: As the name suggests, connective tissue supports and connects tissues to other underlying tissues. Muscle Tissue: The primary tissue responsible for movement, muscle tissue is capable of contraction. Sources: Purves, Dale. ââ¬Å"Neuroglial Cells.â⬠Neuroscience. 2nd Edition., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Jan. 1970, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK10869/.Sofroniew, Michael V., and Harry V. Vinters. ââ¬Å"Astrocytes: Biology and Pathology.â⬠SpringerLink, Springer-Verlag, 10 Dec. 2009, link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00401-009-0619-8. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-65436576620399194042019-11-21T19:52:00.001-08:002019-11-21T19:52:03.072-08:00Jazz in the 1920s Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 2500 wordsJazz in the 1920s - Essay Example This important event in history marked the importance of New Orleans as a regional musical center. The "Congo Square" became the breeding ground for what will become a very significant part of the American culture. In this place, the formerly slaves in the community were allowed to express themselves through music and other art form. Thus, they sang "work songs filled with irony, imagery, and love-relief from the tensions of their lives (American Popular Music 2005)." The blues, which is a precursor of jazz also flourished in the "Congo Square" giving way to the creation of jazz music. Compared to other types of music, jazz has its distinct characteristics. Jazz is characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythm and improvisation. This repot will specifically look at the Jazz Age (1920s) and one of the most influential figure during that time. This paper will focus on the significance of jazz after the World War I and the significant places where it flourished. One section will give an account to the contributions of Louis Armstrong in jazz music. It will also briefly explain the situation jazz in the post World War II. A decade after the World... The 1920s, which is often regarded as the Roaring Twenties came to be known as the "Jazz Age." The decade witnessed the collapse of the America's traditional set -up. Its old perceived social conventions had ruined by the Great War but new principles developed. Jazz became the popular music embodying the "let-loose" social attitude during the period. It is during these times that people seem to get tired of the previous war and were expressing their relief through the use of mediums like music. Women, in particular, felt triumphant in their newfound freedom (that is, being granted the right to vote in 1920). They began to stick to a more liberated culture by bobbing their hair and wearing short flapper dresses. After the war, it became apparent that the public desired entertainment which led to the opening of public dance halls, clubs, and tearooms in cities. New dances like the Charleston are widely popular in dance floors and clubs. Black dances like the shimmy, turkey trot, buzzard lope, chicken scratch, monkey glide, and bunny hug were eventually adopted by the white public which implies the growing in the Arican-American culture. The new music, new dances and new fashions which dominated the new era outraged many as the Catholic Telegraph quoted:"The music is sensuous, the female is only half dressed and the motions may not be described in a family newspaper. Suffice it to say that there are certain houses appropriate for such dances but these houses have been closed by law (The Jazz Age 2006)." The Rise of Jazz Accordingly, two disparate, but important, inventions of the second half of the nineteenth century quietly had set the stage for jazz to capture the spotlight in American popular music by the 1920s-George Pullman's invention of Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-27916755575620689882019-11-20T16:50:00.001-08:002019-11-20T16:50:04.343-08:00Five Ways Leading to the Mystical Union AssignmentFive Ways Leading to the Mystical Union - Assignment Example St. Teresa said let me suffer or die. They look at their old selves with disgust. In raising oneself to purity one has to be ready, for example poverty is common, so one has to endure pain and suffering. This phase has two components; mortification and detachment. The later refers to voluntary poverty, which according to the Catholic Church is chastity where, there is cleansing of the soul from all personal desires. Finally one must obey the voice and teachings of God. A good example is the biblical beatitude that says, blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall receive the kingdom of God. The mystic must detach from all material stuff and aim for purity, because God is pure. Mystics here choose to associate with only clean creatures. Material possessions usually cloud our aim for reaching purity. According to St. John of The Cross, we are nothing; we have nothing and therefore lack nothing. Mortification on the other hand is purification, to ensure the death of old habits of the old self, which prevents oneself from becoming a new being. Any necessary physical and mental torture is required to free oneself from earthly pleasures and satisfaction. It can only stop when one has shed selfhood. Love of all people and creatures, plus service to humanity is important. Old days had the step of physical torture, which included several ways of crucifying oneself. 3) Illumination. This stage transfers self centeredness into a God-centered world. Once detached from earthly attathchments, the mystic is sure of the existence of God. The mystic and the superior being are not yet one, the relationship can be compared to betrothal but not marriage. There is consciousness of the presence of God; therefore there is joy and pleasure. It is a... The essay "Five Ways Leading to the Mystical Union" describes five ways to achieve the state of union with reality and considers the nature of mysticism. According to Evelyn Underhill, mysticism is the state of union with reality. But in order for mysticism to occur there has to be changed in an individualââ¬â¢s life, after the experience beyond human description. The first way 'The awakening of self' is a stage much higher than religious conversion. A person moves from a stage of physical limitations, placed on them by the world and moves to a state of greater revelation. People find meaning in life. The second one is 'Purgation of self'. The awakened parson goes higher, on the slow spiritual journey in order to arrive at a higher consciousness of reality. The path involves shedding off older, evil self of the world and embracing God. The next way 'Illumination' transfers self-centeredness into a God-centered world. Once detached from earthly attachments, the mystic is sure of the existence of God. The mystic and the superior being are not yet one, the relationship can be compared to betrothal but not marriage. 'The dark night of the soul' is the fourth way which is a purification of the spirit before it merges with the absolute. There is no joy but fatigue, deprivation, and darkness. The old temptation of mysticsââ¬â¢ desire for earthly desires creeps in, due to exhaustion from friends and family. And the final way 'The unitive life' comes after years of destruction of selfhood. Here the old self is replaced by the divine self. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-26629871235370996262019-11-18T16:01:00.001-08:002019-11-18T16:01:02.406-08:00Jellyfish Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1000 wordsJellyfish - Essay Example Jellyfish have no head, spine, heart, eyes, or brain. Instead of having a brain, the creature has a nervous system also referred as the nerve net that consists of receptors that detect the odor, light, and other responses. Additionally, Jellyfish has sensory organs known as Rhopalia that helps in maintaining balance. They have a primitive sense that consists of the neural net and eye spots commonly used to sense dark and light. Jellyfishesââ¬â¢ body is comprised of three layers. The outer layer referred as epidermis, the inner layer known as the gastrodermis, and the middle layer referred as the mesoglea. The epidermis is the most important layer that covers the external body of this creature. The epidermis protects the skin from the invasion of harmful substances in the body. The gastrodermis protects the inner layer of the jellyfish. Typically, Jellyfish has a simple digestive cavity referred as the coelenterons that are used as the stomach and excretory organ. The coelenterons operate like a gullet, intestines, and stomach through the mouth. On average, the length of jellyfish tentacle is two to ten meters and the length can grow tremendously. A study conducted by King (22), indicates that the longest jellyfish to have lived was 120 feet. Jellyfish are carnivores and they tend to increase rapidly when the food is plentiful. These creatures feed on small crustaceans and zooplankton just to name a few. Jellyfish are nonaggressive, free-swimming, and surrounded by tentacles with poisoning and stinging cells. The tentacles contain sacs filled with poison that can be life-threatening. With its severity in mind, researchers have provided facts and information on how to treat this sting. To remove the sting, one should use tweezers, thick clothing, gloves, or sticks (Lindeen 33). According to this research, one should not touch the sting with bare skin since the sting is poisonous and can severely affect the skin. One should throw away the item used for removing the sting to avoid stinging yourself later. To fully deactivate the poisonous sting, one should pour vinegar on the stung for Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-1705820795981800382019-11-16T04:33:00.001-08:002019-11-16T04:33:03.022-08:00Managerial economicsManagerial economics Question I : Why would a firm choose to remain in an industry in which it makes an economic profit of zero? Name a Vietnamese firm that does this. A firm will make an economic profit of zero if its sale is a normal profit. In other words, ità cover both out of pocket expense and its opportunity cost or accounting profit equals the opportunity cost. It means that economic = 0 which be called normal profit. Suppose that, accounting profit exceeds the opportunity cost is called economic profit, beside that, accounting profit less than opportunity cost is called economic loss. In short run, a company want to maximize its profit (or minimize its loss) should produce at a certain level where additional revenue is equal to the additional cost of producing as MR = MC rule. However, the market price is not always enough high, the company get an economic profit. So it will face to out put price at the normal profit or even operating loss. The company gets an economic profit of zero when the price equals the average cost (AC) or following the formula: MC = MR = P = AC. At this time, the its sale covers fix cost, varible cost and opportunity cost so that, the firm remains in an industry and to get economic income in future. In Vietnam, firms sell its product with high competition market in the main farm maket. They sell its product at the the profit only enough for their opportunity cost. Because of all most this compay are belong the state company, so that, managers are requested to get profit at least equal interest rate. They must ensure their workersalary. Question II : How realistic is the assumption of constant variable unit costs in volume cost profit analysis? Does it detract a great deal from the value of this analysis? What is a large volume firm in Vietnam that probably has a variable unit cost?à Volume cost profit analysis is an economic analysis which is used in sure situation. It evaluate the affect of change in quantity of product on cost and profit. It bases on some limiting assumptions when the price, average variable cost are constant. So the firm may forcast its cost and sales. Conducting a break even analysis is a formula of simple math as: Break even Point = Fiwed Costs / (Unit Selling Price Variable Cost)à à As Keat and Young (2009) wrote, ââ¬Å"if we assum the relationship between average variable cost and price for each product remains the same and the quantities of various products are produced in constant proportions, such as assumption does not appear to be unrealistic for relatively small changes in total revenueâ⬠. However, as we known, if the company produces more than a product, which each of products has a different price and a different variable cost. So we not use above formular to caculate Break even Point. But others consider it like the most way. This analysis does not detract form its value in assumption. All most of firms in Vietnam are at small or medium size. They have variable cost and produce just one or two products. They can estimate the quantity of each at constantproportion and use average variable cost per unit to caculate the Break even Point. Question III : Price discrimination is often defended on the basis of equity. What is meant by this statement? Comment on its validity in terms of a USA company selling some products in Vietnam in relatively cheaper prices than in the USA. Price discrimination is a statement which an identical product is sold in different market at different prices. There are three degrees price discrimination. First degree of price discrimination, the firm will charge prices along demand curve all the way to the point where demand equals marginal cost. Second degree of price discrimination happens when a company use a differential price by block of service. For example in telecommunication fields in Vietnam, the price of first block of 30s per a call is different from the next block after 30s. Third degree of price discrimination is the most popular. The production may go up if the demand curve is not straight line. So customers willing to pay at low price to get the benefit than in condition of a single price monopoly, beside that, others will pay higher prices in lower price. USA firms sell several products in Vietnam with cheapper prices than in the USA. For example: the Microsoft sofware is sold in Vietnam with cheapper prices than in the USA. Almost Vietnamese can get it while in America, they can not affort to buy. Because the Vietnam market is more competitive than USAmarket. And finally, the demand curve in Vietnam market is more elastic than USAmarket. Question IV : Briefly explain the structure-conduct-performance approach to the study of industrial economic. How does this approac fit in the Vietnamese economy? The structure conduct performance (S-C-P) is used to connect elements of market structure to performance in industrial economics. On the other hand, this structure studies the way that firms and markets are organized and affected to the economy from point of view of social welfare. The industry structure is the basic of S-C-P which include buyer and seller concentration, product differentiation, condition of entry, and the elasticity of demand for the product. Performance is the measured in terms of welfare maximization. Besides, conduct is reqired pricing strategies, promotion, advertising, product development, legal tactics, and choice of product as well as the potential for collusion among companies. As Keat and Young (2009) pointed out that: ââ¬Å"An in dusstry market with great concentration will fall far short of reaching such a goal. Its performance will be marked by both productive and allocative inefficiencies. Price will be above marginal cost, the choice and ultimately profits will be higher than under competitive circumstances. This high level of profitability arises from the industrys pricing policy and not because of any cost advantagesâ⬠. (p. 374). The outcome of S-C-P method is that high industry concentration becomes a cause for the intervention of government against possible mergers. In Vietnam, the S-C-P approach is applicable for strategy researchers. It helps to evaluate the existence of competition in the industry, moreover, it measures the performance of industry and finds out its potential. Question V : Suppose the Sri Lanka government awarded contracts to private companies to rebuild the countrys infrastructure damaged by the tsunami and it based its contracts on a percentage of the cost of the reconstruction. Would this constitute a moral hazard? If so, what would the government need to do to prevent such a problem? Are these kinds of ââ¬Å"cost plusâ⬠contracts used in Vietnam? By whom? The term of Mral hazard is appeared when a loan is made the private companies may choose to change transaction. Then, this company receive the loan, it is easier to get the money to use other purposes. Sri lanka government awarded contracts to private companies to rebuild the countrys infrastructure damage by the tsunami and it based its contracts on a percentage of the cost of reconstruction. This situation it a cost-plus price practive. In other words, the private firm will caculate the varible cost, add to it an allocation for fixed cost, after that add a profit percentage to reach a total cost of the contract. May be lead to the prolem of moral hazard so that, private firms will try go down its cost due to increase their earning. Consequently, the project is the lower quality. The government have to control closely and enforce a quality level after the contract is signed. There are many contruction in Vietnam which Vietnamese government awards contracts to build such as: buildings, bridges and highways. They also used the cost-plus pricing in contracts. However, to avoid the problem of moral hazard, the government may choose prestigious companies and apply o procedure to control better quality of projects. Question VI : How is the companys optimal capital budget determined? Does the decision-making process in this case resemble the procedure used in determined the price and quantity of output? How? The key of optimal capital bubget determined is the evaluating worth of investment projects. It means that capital project must be used correctly the cash flow and the time value of money. There are two methods which are considered as: the payback method and the accounting rate of return method. The payback method calculate the period of time essentially to get back the original investment. The accounting rate of return method is outcome (percentage) from average annual profits. These methods discount cash flows to the net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and profitability index (PI). There is a capital budgeting model which companies should use to optimize capital budgeting plan. Every project will be used internal rate of return (IRR) due to compare with marginal cost of capital (MCC) to search the optimal point on the graph.(with the vertical axis is IRR and MCC, the horizontal axis is the investment capital) where the capital budgeting of the firm is optimixed. When IRR = MCC, at that time, that is the point of the optimal investment budget. In addition, it also similar the procedure used in determing the price and quatity of out put, the company should operate a capacity where the marginal revenue (MR) equas the maginal cost (MC), MR = MC. More importantly, firms should do the amount of the investments at the point where the internal rate of return (IRR) equals the marginal cost of capital (MCC), IRR = MCC. Question VII : Explain the difference between the Moving Averrage approach and Exponential smoothing approach to forecasting. Which do you think would be better for your company? Why? The moving average approach and exponential smoothing approach is also called smoothing method. This method use an averrage of past observation to forecast future if we consider that the future is the reflection of several of past result. Acctually, the past observation to forecast one period ahead . the equation is following: E t+1 = ( Xt + Xt-1 ++ Xt-N+1 ) / N Where: E t+1 = Next (t+1) forecast period Xt , Xt-1 = Actual valual at their respective times N = Number of observation included in average Exponential smoothing method is different the moving average method. We can see its treat all the past observation as the same degree of important. However, the forecaster would belive the older past result the lesser suitable to future trend. So that, the exponential smoothing method the smaller weighing factor for older past results in the following: E t+1 = wXt + (1-w)Et Where: w is the weight assigned to an actual observation at period t. Making forecast, the fore caster no need collecting previous result as many as moving average method needs. More importantly, the w value is determined. In summary, both these forecasting methods have several advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is the simplicity of method. So two methods should be used just for short term estimates. Question VIII : A firm is making a long-run planning decision. It wants to decide on the optimal size of plant and labor force. It is considering building a medium-sized plant and hiring 100 workers. Engineering estimates suggest that at those levels, the marginal product of capital will be 100 and the marginal product of labor will be 75. If the wage rate is $5 and the rental rate on capital is $10, is the firmmaking right decision? Support your aswer. We have: MPL = 75, MPK = 100 with (L = labor: variable input; K = Capital: varible input) To maximize its profit, the firm must use two inputs (labor and capital) to meet the denmand of marginal revenue of K and L input. Wage rate of labor: w = $5 Rental rate on capital: r = $10 Leading to:à MPLà / w = 75/5 = 15 (1) MPKà / r = 100/10 = 10 (2) From (1) (2), we can see that the firm is not making the right decision or they should hire more labor and reduce capital rental value.à Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442099248687123606.post-38008508754362290762019-11-13T17:03:00.001-08:002019-11-13T17:03:03.285-08:00Graduation Speech :: Graduation Speech, Commencement AddressDo we look like fortune tellers? Declare a major? Chart a course? Have a burger instead of a dog? What do you want to do when you grow up? There are more forks in the road ahead of us than at the Country Buffet -- and we're asked to choose just one! What is your favorite color? Blue. But are orange and red and puce out of the question? Banished from possibility? Put on the eternal yuck list? It just means that blue works today, but the rest of the rainbow is at our fingertips -- to use later, or not at all. We are full of secrets. We have lives and interests and talents that exist independent of math, and English, science and social studies. Secrets in the shadows of assemblies, football games, clubs, sports, dances and homework. We have friends who paint murals, write poetry, build cars, manage computer networks, train for the Olympics and save lives. Underneath these goofy caps are talents and dreams, ambitions and hopes -- enough to last decades, to build families, to change communities, to change lives. And our real destinations are secret -- even from ourselves -- and that's OK. We may have an idea, a plan, a passion. But we can't tell for sure. We will arrange flowers, electrons, words and water. We'll shape ideas, images, politics, missions and metal. We'll be productive and worthwhile, but where do we start? I'm starting with cows! While fussing over what I would do for my application project, I said to myself, "Sarah, what do you really want to do? What do you wanna have fun learning about?" and my answer was, "I would like to hang out with cows." Now, let me tell you, it is not easy to walk up to a dairy farmer and say, "Hello, can I come hang out at your farm and play with your thousand-pound puppies?" but I was fortunate enough to find an incredible mentor and family who welcomed me into their lives. A year later, I continue to learn from my "farm family," and my "cow friends." In fact, one week from today I plan to pile into a pick-up truck and head to Boise to attend the National Holstein Convention to learn more about cows and spend more time with the people who love them -- talk about great stuff! Someday, it may be because of my secret life that you've "got milk. Cathryn Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969975330453288981noreply@blogger.com0