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Letter to the Commissioner of the Correctional Services of Canada

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Introduction

Offender rehabilitation in Canada is a field within the criminal justice system that has had a resurgence of public interest in the recent past. This is attributed to the international findings of emergent research that affirm that rehabilitation programs are instrumental in reducing the soaring rates of re offending. In Canada, these programs account for a very small percentage of the federal budget. Notably, this has contributed to under funding has had far reaching implications on the effective functioning of these programs. For instance, it has undermined quality service delivery in the sector which in return contributed to a rise in re offending cases. In order to counter this scenario and enhance effective rehabilitation of offenders, it is imperative for the concerned stakeholders to allocate more funds for these programs.

Essentially rehabilitation programs seek to provide the offenders with vital programs as well as opportunities for social, occupational, cultural, educational, personal and spiritual development. This is in a bid to enable them to avoid incidences of involvement in crime and develop in to law abiding individuals. This can only be achieved if the programs are tailored to suit the emergent and diversified needs of the offenders. To begin with, Beech and Fisher (2002, p. 204) indicate that offender population has increased and become more dynamic and diversified with respect to the frequency and nature of crimes that are committed. Statistical evidence shows that sex offenders and offenders committing technological crimes are increasingly entering the system.

This has further been aggravated by a significant drop in the cases that are accorded parole and an increase in the number of offenders being accorded long term and/ or life sentences. In return, this has had negative implications on the limited institutional capacity as well as facilities found therein. Notably, the relevant authorities have undertaken various temporary measures to ease the situation. Among them has been construction of temporary structures to facilitate rehabilitation programs and transferring of offenders to other regions. This has had adverse impacts because of the fact that not all institutions have effective rehabilitation programs. Most importantly, Andrew and Bonta (1998) posit that continued overcrowding is likely to culminate in incidences of increased tension amongst the offenders, increased risk of infections and increased incidences of insecurity. In addition, it is indicated that this reduces the morale of the staff that then leads to poor service delivery.

It can not be disputed that the long term effects of these conditions are very detrimental and can cost the country not only its resources but also its worth. According to McGuire (2000), the most viable countermeasure to this is to decongest the institutions and equip the same with sufficient vital facilities as well as professional staff to effectively cater for these emergent needs. Practical measures would include building more modern rehabilitation and correctional centers as well as distributing the same across the country. Seemingly, this can not be achieved with the limited funds that the sector gets from federal funding. There is dire need to increase funding in order to cater for these propositions.

Secondly, it is also indicated that the profile of the offenders has increasingly become diversified in the recent past. In this regard, Dowden (2000) affirms that there are numerous new crimes that are increasingly being committed on a daily basis. Further more, there have also been variations in the gender and age of the sex offenders. More than ever, the system is experiencing an influx of juvenile delinquents. In addition, the number of female offenders has also increased significantly.

Notably, the facilities as well as rehabilitation programs that are currently being employed were designed in the past when the society was highly patriarchal. Fagan (2001, p. 243) notes that most of them do not address the specific needs of children and women. For instance, the staff employed to run these programs are mainly men. As such, they have failed to effectively address the particularistic needs of the female offenders that are related to offense such as domestic violence and rape. With regard to facilities, it is indicated that most institutions lack sanitary facilities that are designed for women (Beech & Fisher, 2002, p. 209). Of great concern is the fact that the rehabilitation programs have not been updated to reflect the emergent needs of global dynamism. They do not address specific gender concerns and instead, they have increasingly been implicated for contributing to incidences of re offending. In his review, Dowden (2000) ascertains that irrespective of the fact that these concerns have been raised in the past, minimal practical measures have been undertaken to address them effectively. This is because of lack of financial resources to enforce the changes.

It is in this consideration that it is important to increase the budgetary allocations to this sector to enable it providing for these emergent concerns. Additional finances would facilitate employment of more female staff to deal specifically with issues related to female offenders. In addition, it would necessitate the implementation of new programs that have already been developed. Notably, these require new technology as well as retaining of the staff. For example, increased funding would ensure that the curriculum is redesigned to meet the educational needs of various offenders at both the institutional and community level.

Further, it is argued that lack of resources in such institutions has contributed to the increasing rates of re offending. In this regard, Byrne and Howells (2003, p. 36) postulate that offenders usually become discouraged and frustrated whenever they realize that the programs are not beneficial. For instance, inconsistent education programs increase incidences of discontinuation by the offenders. In addition, Fagan (2001) cites that scenarios such as lack of viable occupational programs that reflect the current global dynamism have made the offenders to stop attending the available programs. Discontinuation of education halts inculcation of vital values that would enable the offender to avoid crime. At the end of their sentence, they would still have similar ideas and beliefs regarding crime. This then makes them susceptible to re offending.

Also, it is indicated that failure to attain vital occupational skills makes it difficult for the offenders to adapt to the environment outside the rehabilitation institutions. Fagan (2001) ascertains that most offenders tend to loose their sources of income when they are sentenced. Lack of income makes it difficult for the offenders to survive especially in instances where they have dependants. The subsequent frustrations increase their susceptibility to engagement in crime.

Finally, Marshall (2001, p. 467) indicates that the shortage in staff in the rehabilitation centers has contributed to ineffective delivery of vital services. This shortage is attributable to lack of incentives in the sector as well as low wages. Institutional records indicate that the finances allocated to the sector are mostly employed in supervision and in corrections. Notably, viable interventions in this regard should effectively address these financial concerns. Providing financial and occupational incentives for the staff has proven effective in reducing staff turnover rates in various organizations. In particular, it is necessary that the salaries of these staff members be reviewed and improved accordingly. This would be instrumental in not only motivating them but also improving their effectiveness in service delivery. This can only be attained if the sector is provided with sufficient resources though budgetary allocations.

Conclusion

This analysis ascertains that rehabilitation programs are elemental in avoiding re offending and preventing increase in crimes related to the same. It is a sustainable approach to reducing crime because the programs ensure that all concerns of an offender are addressed accordingly. In the long run, the specific offender is able to adapt to the environment outside the institution with ease. Indeed, this goes a long way in preventing his or her involvement in crime. As it has come out from the review, achievement of this desirable status has been compounded by various factors. The most profound of all has is the shortage of sufficient financial resources to avail to the offenders ideal and personalized programs. It has contributed to poor service delivery. In addition, the services provided are of poor quality and do not have a positive impact on the behavior of the offenders. This has significantly contributed to incidences of re offending and increases in crime in Canada. It is for this reason that you are requested to allocate more financial resources to the institution in order to enable it address the inherent challenges that undermine its performance

Yours Faithfully,

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List of References

Andrew, D & Bonta, J 1998, Understanding Criminal Conduct, Correctional service, Canada.

Beech, A & Fisher, D 2002, Offender Rehabilitation, Canadian Psychologist, 36 (2), 200-14.

Byrne, M & Howells, K 2003, Addressing Specific Gender Needs in Corrections, Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 7, 33-9.

Dowden, C 2000. Intervening in Offender Rehabilitation, Correctional Service. Canada.

Fagan, J 2000, Reintegrating Violent Offenders, Justice Quarterly, 6, 230-64.

Marshall, W 2001, Treatment of Offenders, Clinical Psychology Review, 11 (3), 460-80.

McGuire, J 2000, Redefining Rehabilitation Programs, Correctional Service, Canada.

A Critical Companion to English Mappae Mundi of the Twelfth and Thirteen Centuries: A Summary of Chapter 7

The phrase mappa mundi, which translates to maps of the world, is a great illustration of how beautiful artifacts, when seen on their own, may teach us something new about the way that medieval thinkers saw the cosmos.

In addition, the mappa mundi illustrates the academic community’s position in relation to that of the rest of the globe.

They include elements of geography, history, mythology, and religion into their body of knowledge.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, England was widely regarded as the premier location for the production of maps of this kind.

There are several excellent examples, including the Hereford Mappa Mundi, the maps created by Matthew Paris, and the Vercelli map.

In Chapter 7, Daniel Connoly makes repeated references to the opinions of many academics about the state of the globe at the time.

By recounting the history of Paris from the beginning of time up to the year 1253, Daniel Connoly utilizes the Chronica Majora to demonstrate his perspective on the world and how he views it.

This relates to the whole course of Earth’s history. The author of this book makes an attempt to decipher the Hereford Map, which is one of the seven most significant English mappa Mundi from the 12th and 13th centuries that are examined in this work.

An image of the Mappa Mundi, which is both maps of the globe and stunning pieces of art in their own right, is included in the reading.

These maps were created in the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, they provide some insight into the way individuals of the Middle Ages saw the world and their role in it.

They merge real-world locations with elements drawn from mythology, geography, history, and other disciplines, as well as the ethereal and spiritual realms.

They had the greatest level of popularity in England during the 12th and 13th centuries. There are several excellent examples, including the Hereford map, maps created by Matthew Paris, and the Vercelli map.

The seven English mappae Mundi companions that are considered to be the most essential provide an in-depth introduction to the seven mappae Mundi that are often regarded as being the most important.

In Chapter 7, the author demonstrates his point using an approach based on mapping in order to support his argument.

However, there is a critical note of how a majority of early cartographers struggled to map the world due to their own ignorance.

For instance, this scenario results in the creation of a map of Paris as well as a variety of various layouts.

In addition, Matthew takes the initiative to draw the map of the globe, which demonstrates how he constructs his cartography.

Connoly brings out a lot of significant topics, such as how various artists create unique maps and the many surveys that are conducted before the creation of each map.

The single most important thing that can be learned from this section is that in order to have a successful end product with a drawing, one must first ensure that they have all of the necessary tools and allot a specific amount of time to work on it.

Artistic Integration in Gothic Buildings: A Summary of Chapters Ten and Eleven

A fresh perspective is brought to bear on the old canon by the writers, Virginia Chieffo Raguin, Kathryn Brush, and Peter Draper. They illustrate how the Gothic church is a multifaceted historical structure that, from the ninth century, has developed and undergone transformations.

The topic of how art is integrated into Gothic structures is investigated from a variety of perspectives, including historical ones.

The abbey of Saint-Denis and the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris are usually considered to be the ideal venues to study medieval art history.

Other excellent locations are the cathedrals of Durham, Wells, Chartres, Reims, Poitiers, Strasbourg, and Naumburg.

The Sainte-Chapelle in Paris is yet another significant location.

The reading in chapter 10 and 11 will result in a wide variety of works, such as the construction of buildings, the creation of sculptures, and the assembly of furniture.

On the structures that have been constructed, many images may be discovered, including those of bishops, kings, and angels, amongst others.

Both of the sculptures have a striking appearance to them. The constructed buildings serve as the base for the campaigns, and the stained-glass windows are utilized to display the many types of technical information.

The authors support their contention and argument with a number of artifacts to demonstrate their point of view and provide evidence for their claims.

To begin, one of the most well-known depictions of the Virgin Mary is the statue of Notre Dame des Miracles, which can be seen in France.

The Church of Laon is committed to maintaining its traditions, which can be seen in both the old and the modern images.

Second, since architects are so cognitively engaged in the design process, the interior ornamentation is an excellent illustration of how sculpture and architecture can work together to create something beautiful.

To summarize, the celestial choir of the apostles is shown in the stained glass because virtues and high moral standards are more directly tied to vices.

The authors make use of contemporary research techniques in order to determine how our understanding of Gothic church building relates to the present environment.

The writers of the book Artistic Integration in Gothic Buildings discuss famous monuments that have always been at the heart of studies of medieval art history within the context of their discussion of the book.

Among them are the cathedrals of Durham, Wells, Chartres, Reims, Poitiers, Strasbourg, and Nuremberg, as well as the abbey of Saint-Denis and the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. Other examples are the Strasbourg Cathedral and the Poitiers Cathedral.

The writers approach the subject matter from a wide range of specialist perspectives and research approaches, drawing from art history, history, liturgical studies, and theological perspectives.

The main takeaway from the two chapters discussed herein include a great many significant things, but the one that stands out as being of the utmost significance is the fact that the exquisite manner in which statues and other pictures and items from the various sections of the Gothic cathedral fit together helps people enjoy it more.

Artists need to learn from this that they have every right to be proud of what they have accomplished in any era.

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Rhetoric Analysis

This paper gives a critical rhetorical analysis of Conversational Ballgames and Private Language, Public Language. It does this by contrasting the two great works which are believed to have immensely impacted on the lives of their readers. Conversational Ballgames was written by Nancy Sakamoto while Private Language, Public Language was authored by Richard Rodriquez. These are reputable scholars who are indisputably respected authorities. For instance, she has taught Japan for many years. Currently, she is a professor of American Studies at Shitennoji Gakuen University, Hawaii Institute. These essays are quite educative because they offer the reader an opportunity to understand different subjects aimed at addressing certain issues affecting the society today. The paper offers a deeper analysis on the major themes of these essays and links them to the literary styles adopted by these authors. The coverage unveils the relationship among the writer, reader and the article itself.

To begin with, Nancy gives an account of how conversation can be used to define the interaction of people and mastery of language. Having been born and raised in America, it was obvious that she would be familiar with the American culture. This, as she would later learn, affected her interactions when she relocated to Japan. First and foremost, she was to struggle to know the Japanese language which she had never spoken before. Although it was so challenging, she did not give up. Instead, she decided to come up and participate in conversations. However, this could not work out since she had been inclined to the western culture. In order for her to improve her communication with these people, she had to adopt the Japanese conversation styles. However, as she says, this is so different from the American style which she says is more westernized. This is the situation Nancy found in which Nancy found herself after getting married in Japan.

In order to explain her points, Nancy adopts the use of symbolism and metaphor. She uses a ball game to represent conversation. She says that conversation is like a ball game which involves more than one person each with a distinct role to play. She eludes the American conversation style to a tennis and volleyball which is either played by two or sets of players. She says, ‘A western-style conversation between two people is like a game of tennis.’ Just the same way a tennis player should be acquainted with all the rules and regulations governing this game, individuals intending to use an American conversation style should know all the rules involved. She says that the ball should be hit in turn without any interruption. Each of the players is expected to hit the ball to the opponent and waits for him to hit back before he takes another step to hit back. This is synonymous to American style of conversation which requires the involved parties to chat in turns. While one person is still talking, it is the responsibility of the other one to listen and give him time to finish. After finishing, he is allowed to hit back by answering. However, the answer can be in agreement or disagreement of what was said.

On the other hand, Japanese conversation takes a different approach. Unlike the western style, it requires active participation by both parties. However, just like volleyball, when one person hits the ball, the other should hit back, not by replying, but by saying something different. ‘Whoever is nearest and quickest hits the ball, and if you step back, someone else will hit it.’ This implies that a conversation should move smoothly with each person knowing his role and when to make a contribution without offending others.

This is aimed at ensuring the continuity of a conversation without reminding the other of his role. This is the problem which Nancy faced while she was engaged in conversations with the Japanese. Despite all the efforts made, she later realized that it was not a matter of language, but culture.

In Private Language, Public Language, the author gives a story of Richard, Spanish boy who beat all the odds to perfect his English language. Having been born in a Spanish family, Richard grew up in an environment in which Spanish was the only language. However, after being taken to a private boarding school, it became so challenging for him to use English language. First, he believed that he was not qualified to speak in English. Secondly, he was scared by the level of eloquence of his colleagues. This made him develop a phobia in the language to the extent that he often declined to speak because he believed that everyone would laugh at him. This continued even after his family decided to adopt the use of English in their daily communications. By saying that David, ‘felt misplaced and alone when it appeared that all had almost mastered the language’ means that he had become a lone pair in his classroom. I think this is why his fear intensified with time. However, he eventually changed his mind and decided to use English. As a result, he perfected his speaking skills and became more fluent than he could ever imagine.

In this excerpt, Richard uses a very simple language. He is so precise in the way he presents he presents his ideas. This makes his work very clear and easy to understand by all the readers. Unlike Nancy who uses a lot of figurative language, Richard’s work is so simplified. Whereas Nancy uses a ball game to symbolize the game of conversation, Richard does no use any form of symbolism. Instead, he uses simple words in a direct manner. His message becomes easier to understand by all the readers. Hence, it narrows the gap between him and the audience. It helps him to establish a good rapport with his readers who are expected to enjoy the story right from the beginning up to the end. Contrarily, Nancy’s work calls for keenness and thorough evaluation of the story. For it to make sense the reader, it must be thoughtfully interpreted to give a more relevant allegorical meaning. However, her numerous metaphors create an image in the minds of the readers. This makes the story interesting and lively.

In Private Language, Public Language, the major issue of concern is language. Richard is confronted with a new language which he had not been using before. However, as a Spanish child, he believes that he is not meant to speak English. He declines to make any effort to speak the language. He is doing this because of the negative attitude he has developed over the years. In fact, he is English-phobic. I would like to say that he is doing all these because he is not aware of the basic concepts of language. As a child, he does not understand that the best way to master a language is through speaking. It is very clear that he does not know that he can speak any language so long as he practices it. He is ignorantly convinced that he is only entitled to speak Spanish. Had he known, he would have changed his attitude to start practicing the language and forget about his peers.

As a linguist, Nancy had to approach this problem differently. Unlike the young Richard, she had fully grown up and was in a position of understanding her personal weaknesses. Unlike the young Richard, Nancy knew that she as not good at Japanese. She asserts, ‘when I joined in, the others would look startled, and the conversational topic would come to a halt.’ This illustrates her pathetic mastery of Japanese. However, she did not want to relax and lose hope that she could not fit into the new environment. She understood that the only secrete to linguistic competence is practice.

Therefore, she took all the initiatives to practice Japanese by participating in various conversations however challenging it was. Her consciousness enabled her to discover that she as not conforming to the conversation culture in Japan. As a result, she worked so hard to learn this new culture. Eventually, she managed to succeed and later fit into this society. His story sensitizes readers on the role cultural flexibility in communication. Although we are living in a dynamic society, it is incumbent upon us to appreciate one’s cultural practices because it is a recipe for unity and harmonious interactions. If Nancy was not tolerant, she would not have survived in Japan.

I would like to conclude by saying that Conversational Ballgames and Private Language, Public Language are quite insightful essays. They give a lot of information on the role of personal struggle in the mastery of language skills. Despite being written by different authors, they serve the same purpose for informing the readers that language has got no limitation. Anyone can use any language so long as they practice it. One only needs to identify one’s mistakes and take deliberate steps to improve. Just like Richard and Nancy, everyone must develop a positive attitude towards a language and take initiatives to master and practice its rules.

Conversational Ballgames is in deed a ball game of conversations. The concept put forth by Nancy in this article is the role of culture in determining the successful use of language in different places. Having realized the fatal mistake she had been making during her conversations, it became apparent that she had to adapt. Meaning, she had to abandon her western lifestyle for the Japanese style which was totally unique to her. This is relevant in the contemporary society because it can assist people in managing their day to day interactions. Communication is a very important tool of interaction. However, Nancy’s experiences teach us that we should be dynamic. We must acknowledge the fact that we live in a plural society composed of people from different cultural, religious and geographical backgrounds. Therefore, it is incumbent upon everyone to be tolerant ad be ready to accept one another’s culture as essential to them.

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Paper gives a critical comparison of “Madam Butterfly” and “Lullaby of Birdland” these are two different tracks performed by Leotyne Price and Sarah Vaughan respectively. The pieces were produced at different times to entertain the audience and deliver message to them.

To begin with, “Madama Butterfly” is a very interesting song by Leotyne Price. Here, a singer uses a spin to voicing. She tactfully blends soprano and tenor sounds through the song. In doing this she produces a romantic piece with a tremendous melody. This enables the song to have a linear succession of musical tones. In this regard, artist establishes a higher pitch mainly characterized by stable frequencies. These are also the same elements observed in Sarah Vaughan’s song. As a female solo, she brings out the song so clearly and distinctly, probably better than Leontyne Price. Thus her song becomes more eclectic and heavier than the song of her counterpart. The use of these techniques enables the two singers to generate pleasant tracks (Kliewer, 2005).

Besides, there is an admirable use of accompaniments by each of these artists. In the “Lullaby of Birdland” there is the use of instruments such as a piano, saxophone, drums and violin. These are professionally played (Narveson, 2004). Each of them came out so distinctly to produce a harmonious trade in which the artist would use a transition in playing the track as required. On the other hand, Sarah Vaughan incorporates violin in her song. It was also clearly organized and enabled her to create a sweet sounding song with a structural sounding. All these instruments played a very important role in helping the song to produce a structural sound and pleasant melodies. In deed, these are the instruments that kept me glued to the songs right from the beginning to the end.

In addition, the dramatic spin of “Madam Butterfly” enabled the artist to achieve a harmonious chord. Sound was well balanced especially by the frequent use of the dissonant and consonant sound effects. As a result, there is a variation of relaxed and tensed moments at internal levels throughout the song. The same elements are imported in the “Lullaby of Birdland” in which Sarah Vaughan demonstrates her extraordinary talents. Her classic jazz appears to be smoother than the one in “Madam Butterfly”. In other words the two artists produce very captivating tracks which are more thrilling than any other I have ever come across. The tracks have a quite sounding effect with an appropriate duration and pressure. Thus, the songs appear pleasant and pleasurable to enjoy throughout its presentation (Narveson, 2004).

I would like to agree that “Lullaby of Birdland” is a well organized romantic jazz which was played by Sarah Vaughan in an excellent manner. I was so delighted by the way Sarah Vaughan projected her voice in order to put across her message. Everything was done in a harmony with the instruments used. Her instrumentalists must be given through the audition to prepare for this recording. As a result, the song attained a quality sound along side with attractive tone colors. Meanwhile, “Madam Butterfly” is also a perfect piece sung by a female solo voice alongside the accompaniments. The melodious, rhythmic and sound elements are in a constant recurrence. Thus, the song came out with quality timbre making it enthusiastic all through.

In conclusion, I would like to commend Sarah Vaughan and Leontyne Price for demonstrating their artistic traces in these trucks. Even if Leontyle Price appeared shortly and out of tune, her song still comes out distinctly flamboyant. The pulp tone in her presentation grants her piece a peculiar lyric with dramatic accent. These are entertaining songs which embody.

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Kliewer, V. (2005). Melody: Linear Aspects of Twentieth-Century Music. Englewood Cliffs,

New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

Narveson, P. (2004). Theory of Melody. London: Barrie and Rockliff.

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A Criticism of Societal Values in Shakespeare’s “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun” and Piercy’s “Barbie Doll”

Aristotle wrote, “The aim of art is to represent, not the outward appearance of things but their inward significance.” Society judges women in terms of their outward appearance and expects them to live up to certain standards. In William Shakespeare’s poem “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun” Shakespeare criticizes society’s impractical perception of an “ideal woman.” In “Barbie Doll” by Marge Piercy the speaker writes about a young girl who was suffering from self-esteem problems and eventually kills herself to satisfy the society’s expectations. Both the poems employ imagery to discuss the representation of women in society and by using ironical forms, they express the theme of flawed societal interpretations of female beauty.

In Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130, Shakespeare is seen to deviate from his typical description of love and the female form. The speaker realistically describes his lover and maintains that the idea of feminine beauty should not fit into an abstract fantasy. For instance, he describes his mistress’ eyes to be “nothing like the sun;” (1). Shakespeare seems to poke fun at society’s obsession with appearance and looks, whereby radiant eyes are seen to be the very description of beauty. In Marge Piercy’s “Barbie Doll,” the speaker narrates the predicament of a ‘girlchild’. In her poem, Piercy takes to task the predominant stereotype of a perfect woman who society expects to be beautiful and to be intellectually, sexually, and physically ‘weak’ (7-9). She suggests that these persistent societal expectations on body image have resulted in women killing themselves after failing to measure up to the impossible standards. Despite the poems being written at different times in history, they underscore the fact that society has continuously judged women on an impossible and unrealistic standard of beauty, rather than meaningful attributes like intelligence or character.

Both the poems have dominant imagery that describes the female form and the predicament she is subjected to. In “Barbie Doll,” the speaker vividly describes the Barbie accessories the girl is presented with, “…miniature GE stoves and irons/…wee lipsticks the color of cherry candy” (3-4). The description creates a mental snapshot of these accessories and a depiction of the idea that the girl is taught to behave in a ‘feminine’ manner from childhood. She is taught womanly chores such as home keeping through the GE stoves and irons and the value of ‘beauty’ through the lipsticks. In Shakespeare’s poem, the speaker uses imagery to represent the opposite of his mistress’ physical features and her true imperfections. For instance, the speaker states, “Coral is far more red than her lips’ red;” (2). The visual cue defies societal clichés of beauty and thus enlightens the reader that the speaker’s love for his mistress is beyond the visual.

In both the poems, the poets employ poetic forms ironically to underscore their themes on the flawed societal perception of femininity and beauty. Shakespeare’s poem takes the form of a sonnet which is ironic since traditional sonnets idealized feminine beauty and compared love interests to abstract or romanticized phenomena such as the sun, the snow, or the sea. Shakespeare also uses ironical metaphors to contrast the idealistic expectations of beauty with realistic standards. The speaker states, “If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.” (4). Here, he contrasts his lover’s hair to the blond and silky expectation and states that her hair is coarse and dark, just like black wires. Similarly, Piercy pens “Barbie Doll” as a free verse poem which is ironic since the poem illustrates the numerous rules set by society for women, while in contrast, open form poetry does not have to follow a particular set of rules.

In conclusion, the two poems discuss the nature of female beauty as set by society. Sonnet 130 discusses love and feminine beauty but does not incorporate poetic falsity on the female form. “Barbie Doll” discusses the effect of society’s standards of beauty on the esteem of a woman. Despite the fact that Sonnet 130 was written in the early 17th century and “Barbie Doll” in the 20th century, both poems discuss an unrelenting societal problem: the unrealistic standards of beauty as a measure of femininity. Today, with the aid of social media connectivity and technological inventions such as the television, more standards of beauty have been propagated. Certain body forms and features have been hailed as ‘beautiful’ while others have been condemned as ‘ugly’. Similar to the ‘girlchild’ in Piercy’s poem, many women’s self-esteem has been damaged and some have undergone cosmetic surgeries to ‘rectify’ their body features while others have suffered from eating disorders and other mental illnesses while trying to live up to societal expectations of beauty.

Works Cited

BIBLIOGRAPHY Piercy, Marge. “Barbie Doll.” Delbanco, Nicholas and Alan Cheuse. Literature: Craft & Voice. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012. 707-708. Print.

Shakespeare, William. “My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun.” Delbanco, Nicholas and Alan Cheuse. Literature: Craft & Voice. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012. 568. Print.

Balance Between Work and Social Life

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Lessons from Nigel Marsh’s talk

Nigel talks about how he had always tried to balance work and his personal or social life and how it was becoming too difficult for him to balance between the two. Therefore one of the lessons learned is that it is not always effortless to balance work and social life. The other lesson is that there cannot be a perfect day or an ideal situation, and therefore there are many factors that come into play. These factors make people unable to achieve a truly balanced lifestyle between work and life. For example, if a wife divorces the husband, the ideal situation of having to wake up and go to work will not be motivated enough. Not only this but other aspects of the day will not be balanced and therefore the desire to spend more time with family or with friends will be lessened. Another lesson is that corporations cannot make a person rich since they are designed to get the most out. This acts as a factor that makes it almost impossible to have a quality social lifetime. This is because people are usually overworked and paid less. The decision to spend more time with the family might result in inadequate finance to provide for the family.

Ideal day balanced between personal time, family time, and productivity, according to Nigel.

As he states in the ted talk (4:59), the first step is waking up well rested from a good night’s sleep. The second stage is having sex with the wife. The third stage is waking up the dog then later having breakfast with the wife and the kids; after breakfast, sex followed the second time. After that, he drops the kids at school on the way to the office for work. Work for about three hours, then have lunch with a friend. After lunch, work for another three hours, then meets some friends at the pub for an early evening drink. After the drink-drive home for dinner with wife and kids, after dinner, meditates for half an hour, have sex, wake up the dog, have sex, and then go to bed.

Agreement with Marsh’s suggestions

Yes, I did agree with the suggestions put forward by marsh. Even though he suggests almost an ideal plan for a day to follow, he still states how difficult that is to follow. The reasons given for the difficulties in this are that perfection does not exist since humans have so many varying factors that play almost in everything they are involved in doing. Therefore even though he would like to follow that program, for example, the desire to have sex does not come every time he has timed sex. It, therefore, means human beings have to understand and find better ways to make sure everything is done and keep on trying to balance between work and life where possible because perfection cannot be achieved.

Suggestions for work-life balance

Work-life balance requires a person to know their surroundings. Therefore since different people have different lifestyles and do other jobs, a person needs to know how they will be able to work around their lives and make sure that they have enough time for family while at the same time doing the best in their jobs. This makes life more enjoyable since time spent with family, and other social events or functions enhances a person’s life. However, money is also needed to run one’s life; therefore, work must always have time within a person’s schedule. There is no ideal way of balancing social life and one’s work-life; what matters is how much a person earns or how much they value their social life.

How I balance my work and life.

Balancing my life and work is never easy. First of all, I always prioritize my job and do it to the best of my ability within the shortest time possible. It is not every day I can have a social life. Weekends are for social life, and therefore even if I have very little time for a social life during the weekday’s weekends always cover for weekdays.

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Marsh, N. (2010). How to make work-life balance work. Www.ted.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021, from http://www.ted.com/talks/nigel_marsh_how_to_make_work_life_balance_work.html?source=facebook#.UXaxBz64Itg.facebook

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Balancing the Power Equation: Suzlon Energy Limited

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1. Competitive Environment of The Global Wind Power Industry

The demand in clean energy has led to the development of several organizations that are determined to create clean energy thereby leading to a competitive environment within themselves and the industry.

Porter’s Five Forces

The bargaining power of suppliers

In the global wind energy sector, the raw materials utilised in the building of wind farms are a vital element of the supply distribution network that takes place throughout the manufacturing process. Steel, copper, glass fibre, aluminium, ductile iron, brass, ceramics, cement, and Teflon are some of the raw materials used in the manufacturing process. In India, the cost of main raw materials, which are steel and copper, itself is prohibitively expensive. These resources must be stored, packaged, and transported in order to reach locations that are far distant from their source. This results in higher expenditures and a low bargaining power of suppliers.

The bargaining power of buyers

Buyers really like to purchase the quality products available while paying the lowest price possible. Long-term profitability of wind energy is usually put under a challenge due to this. The narrower and stronger the customer base of wind energy is, the higher the bargaining power of the buyers and the higher their capacity to demand growing offers and discounts from a wind power company.

Threats from potential competitors

Despite the fact that the wind power business is dominated by a small number of enterprises, the degree of competition in this industry is still strong and is increasing. Some firms are solely focused on wind turbines, while others are subsidiaries of huge global corporations. As a result, they employ a variety of corporate strategies to situate themselves in the market based on their competitive advantages. Companies with an ability to give affordable wind power while still maintaining their profit margins and assure clients the reliability they demand and this tends to draw a greater number of clients.

Threats from substitutes

Substitutes have a significant negative impact on the profitability of an industry. Coal-fired power facilities are a significant source of competition for the wind energy sector. For instance, India relies on coal as its principal source of energy production, meeting 57 percent of its total energy requirements. Compared to wind energy, power plants that makes use of coal for power generation have a number of benefits, including a lower initial investment, a shorter construction time, smoother and steady running, more efficient power output, and a more developed technological base.

Threat of New Entrants

Threat of new entrants is high. Certain developments may come as new entrants in the generation of electrical energy and this may pose challenge to wind power. Short-term technology developments are almost certain to associate the design of power plant in order to ensure flexibility in the fuel used, especially in co-fired plants, which entails customising emissions control and fuel feed systems which can adapt to the distinctive traits of biomass fuel in order to reduce emissions.

1.2 When a firm from an emerging market with limited technological knowledge should enter the industry

An organization from an emerging market with insufficient knowledge in terms of technology should enter the industry after it has carried out sufficient research and has enough capital to invest in research and design.

1.3 Challenges for an EM firm to enter new emerging industries such as the wind power industry

An emerging market firm that enters an emerging market like the wind power is likely to face two classes of challenges, that is, non-technical challenges and technical challenges.

1.3.1 Non-technical Challenges

Initial investment

The capital need for wind or solar power-based facilities is much greater when compared to other power plants. Establishing a power plant that uses coal as fuel needs roughly INR 4 crore for every megawatt. On the other hand, wind power plants having a capacity utilization of 25 percent needs an expenditure of INR 6 crore for every megawatt. The real investment, with more effective capacity utilization of 80 percent, works out to be INR 18 crore for every megawatt. The real investment, assuming 80 percent capacity utilization, is roughly INR 98 crore. Besides this, this even demands investment in research and development area to gain innovative and efficient state-of-the-art technologies for improved performance.

Acquisition of Land

The construction of a new power generation system as well as transmission line is a big issue that firms and governments must deal with before the project can be completed. Several renewable energy initiatives, particularly in India have been delayed down as a result of this reason. If any investor wishes to commission a real estate development project in close vicinity to an airport, they will face similar challenges.

 Lack of skilled manpower

Another area in which emerging countries such as India must invest is in the training and development of skilled workforce. At the moment, the Indian renewable energy sector is suffering from a significant lack of qualified workers. Because of a scarcity of qualified workers, the initiative’s completion time is lengthened, resulting in cost overruns in the process.

1.3.2 Technical challenges

Intermittent nature of renewable

In nature, the electrical output of typical fossil-fuel plants is heavily reliant on the availability of fuel. In this way, it is much more dependable in comparison to nonconventional energy-based plants because of the constancy and predictability of the quantity of power produced. The electricity produced by traditional energy plants can be readily regulated by the control systems in the plants themselves. Conversely, speeds within which wind travels cannot be predicted with any degree of accuracy.

Location dependency

The majority of renewable energy generating takes place in distinct locations. It is possible to see the practicality of a wind energy conversion system in regions where the wind velocity is greater than the cut-off wind speed. It is possible that the generating locations and the load location are located in different locations. As a result, these sorts of technologies are not very practical for use in land-based transmission systems.

1.4 Advantages offered by new emerging industries for EM entry

Renewable energy from wind is cost-effective

Land-based utility-scale wind energy is among the most affordable forms of electricity accessible today, with costs per kilowatt-hour ranging from 1–2 cents well after production tax credit. Wind energy reduces the price unpredictability that conventional sources of electricity are subject to as a result of fuel prices.

It is a clean fuel source

In contrast to energy plants that depend on coal or fossil fuel burning, wind turbines do not cause pollution, whereas those that depend on fossil fuel burning, like coal or natural gas, generate particulates, nitrogen oxides, and sulphur dioxide, which cause diseases and illnesses to human beings as well as economic damage. Hence, energy produced from wind do not emit greenhouse gas emissions.

Wind turbines can be built on existing farms or ranches

This has a significant positive impact on the economy of rural regions, where the majority of the greatest wind locations may be located. Landowners such as ranchers and farmers may continue to operate their property since wind turbines take up just a portion of the available space. Operators of wind power plants pay a fee to the farmers or ranchers in exchange for the usage of their property, resulting in an increase in the revenue of the owner.

3. Suzlon’s competitive positioning at different point times

3.1 From its entry in 1995 till 1999

Having started from humble origins in 1995, Suzlon CEO Tanti has worked tirelessly to develop a strategy for growing the family-owned wind power company over the lengthy period, acquiring the most cutting-edge applied sciences and putting in place a business model based on completely integrated in-house production. It has remained focused to one industry and ensured a gradual expansion program that reduces waste and costs. In 2006, Suzlon acquired the Belgian gearbox maker Hansen Transmissions International for a total of €1.22 billion in cash, making it the company’s most significant purchase until the REpower deal. That corporate strategy transaction cost the Indian firm approximately €424 million (US$ 565 million), but it resulted in the acquisition of valuable cutting-edge expert knowledge as well as critical, if somewhat partial, control over the global drive teach component supply chain. Hansen and Vestas had collaborated on the development of the new gearbox for the V90-3 MW series, which is now the key volume component for the Danish world market leader. Therefore, acquisitions have been a key part of the company, allowing it to use existing knowledge and experience to produce high quality products.

3.2 After it became the Indian Market leader

Suzlon has accelerated its attempts becoming the globe’s leading maker of vertically integrated wind turbines, in addition to introducing innovative products. After dispatching the first batch of rotor blades (Type S-60) from its facility in Daman, the company officially began its reverse integration process. The development and launch of Suzlon Control System (SCS), a manufacturing business unit (MBU) in Daman dedicated to the design and production of wind turbine control systems, served to strengthen the integration even further. Suzlon expanded its operations internationally during this time. Operations in the United States and Germany were initiated by the company’s fully owned subsidiaries Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. and Suzlon Energy GmbH, respectively. A consulting office was established in Beijing. As a fully owned subsidiary, Suzlon Energy (Australia) was established and immediately began operations. Suzlon Energy A/S, Denmark, on the other hand, was established as a totally owned subsidiary. 

3.3 Alternative Strategy Available to Suzlon

There are several strategies available to Suzlon in order to increase competitiveness. First, it is important to remain innovative and find out how other organizations are innovating through an effective research and development approach. It is also recommended that the firm upgrades its customer relationship system and invests in employee training as well as product development so as to combine quality products with quality customer relations. The advantage of these approaches is that they are less costly and within the organization’s reach. Even though there were other alternative strategies for the organization such as mergers and acquisition to attain its global ambitions, the path that Suzlon took proved to be the most efficient one. For example, In 2006, Suzlon acquired the Belgian gearbox maker Hansen Transmissions International. It also acquired REpower later, giving itself a competitive advantage in the European markets. However, there is a need to consider expanding its product portfolio in order to remain competitive. For example, the acquisition of REpower is an example of horizontal acquisition, a strategy that will enable Suzlon to grow by taking over other established markets for similar companies using its already existing supply chain and industry ties. It is also recommended that Suzlon tries to venture into vertical integration by acquiring other firms that specialize on other products before and after Suzlon in the supply chain. Horizontal and vertical expansion will enable Suzlon to acquire new facilities, assets, and tools to increase the total output and products made.

4. Suzlon’s competitive positioning at different point times

4.1 After its IPO in 2005

Having risen to a management position in the wind energy generating industry, Suzlon was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom. The firm’s initial public offering (IPO) was once subscribed more than 15 times, a testament to the firm’s management’s expertise as a renewable energy operator. When Suzlon completed the installation of 1GW of installed capacity in India in 2005, it marked a new breakthrough in the company’s development. Its new and upgraded wind turbine generator suites, like the 2.1MW generator, enable for more efficient and environmentally beneficial wind energy harvesting. Despite the fact that it was founded more than a decade prior, Suzlon has achieved the position of super brand, which is a testimony to the company’s leadership and technical innovation. After years of hard work, Suzlon has emerged as the sole energy business in India, the sole renewable energy firm in the continent of Asia, and the only wind energy corporate in the universe to achieve this distinction. Aside from that, it ranks fifth in the universe among WTG producers on the basis of total capacity installed. IPO listin gin 2005 boosted the company’s position in the world, including its goodwill amongst investors and other relevant stakeholders such as financial partners and governments. The listing enabled the organization to garner momentum and acquire more assets, giving it better competitive ability.

4.2 After RE Power acquisition in 2008

Additionally, in 2015, the S111 2.1MW WTG suite, which is a stage of the S9X series, received TÜV NORD certification for both its 50 Hz and 60 Hz versions. When the WTG was designed, tested, and manufactured, this accreditation was given to the company that met all of the requirements of the norms and guidelines. New investors were attracted to Suzlon by the company’s success narrative and agreed to enter forces. Formal contracts with Dilip Shanghvi Family and Associates (DSA) for equity investments of Rs. 1,800 crores in Suzlon Energy Limited for the purpose of equity infusion to expedite expansion were inked in 2015 between Suzlon and DSA.

4.3 In 2014

In 2014, Suzlon had a 21% market share in India. To compete effectively, the firm capitalized on opportunities for growth in emerging markets in Latin America, Aisa, and Africa. Activities in India, South Africa, and Brazil enabled the firm to gain more market share by focusing on rapidly expanding markets. This was a good strategy compared to its rivals’ focus on developed economies which have very slow expansion rates. Suzlon also achieved a number of significant accomplishments during the course of the time frame. The Artilleros wind farm in Uruguay was the site of the company’s 10,000th wind turbine. PALS (Pure Air Lovers’ Society) and modern academic institution in North America for wind technicians were both successful in achieving their goals. This initiative developed a society of humans championing wind power in the particular instance of PALS and adapting to new manpower requirements in the case of the latter. The firm has also managed to retain significant competitive advantage since 2014 by having better control over costs, quality, time, integration of latest turbine technology, and quality customer service and support in the long term. The combination of these elements, since 2014, have enabled the company to focus on design and manufacturing of quality products relating to a sparsely populated wind energy industry. It has also allowed the firm to step over the hurdle of the industry’s long production lead period for components needed in the supply chain. Ultimately, the company has done very well in terms of performance and expanding its market share since 2014, making it one of the most successful emerging markets multinational.

5. Roadblocks to RE Power acquisition

5.1 Reason for acquisition of REpower not going as planned

Suzlon’s triumph is widely regarded as a devastating setback to Areva’s long-term plans to invest in renewable power. The French business had hoped to be one of the biggest participants in the wind sector by replicating the recent triumphs of power engineering juggernauts General Electric (GE) in the United States and Siemens in Germany, respectively. GE purchased a significant wind turbine producer in 2002, whereas Siemens obtained a big wind turbine maker in 2004. However, events do not necessarily turn out the way one would want them to. Areva might have decided to enter the wind energy industry at the perfect time if it had acquired REpower’s highly regarded multi-megawatt category wind technology (1.5-5 MW), acquiring an effective renewable power company with significant growth capacity that could supplement its extant nuclear energy activities in the process.

5.2 Key Roadblocks

Following the completion of a transaction between both companies, it is expected that Areva’s transmission and distribution business will become a prominent provider of wind energy projects for Suzlon. This might not have been Areva’s initial foray into the wind energy industry. Jeumont Industrie, a fully owned subsidiary of nuclear equipment provider Framatome ANP and a subsidiary of the Areva group, attempted to venture the wind turbine manufacturing market around some years ago, but failed. The company had worked with outside assistance to create a revolutionary direct drive 750 kW J48 stall type turbine type that made use of a permanent magnet type generator, with plans to swiftly grow into the profitable 1.5-2 MW volume category with the cooperation of other companies. Nevertheless, due to a slew of technical issues, J48 turbine production was suspended few years later, despite having delivered approximately 50 installations.

5.3 Differences between EM multinational and a developed market multinational

One of the most notable differences is that EM multinationals operate in markets that are rapidly developing because growth in advanced economies has slowed. As a result, emerging market MNEs have now had to compete in the same environment with developed nations’ MNEs in the exploitation of resources and new opportunities. In terms of knowledge sharing developed economies MNEs are at an advantage because they are able to transfer knowledge and years of experience from corporate headquarters, applying the same to other subsidiaries in the emerging markets. However, EM MNEs has limited knowledge and experience in operations.

5.4 How Mr. Tanti should deal with the issue

Suzlon must concentrate on its growth strategies, which includes acquiring capable rivals across the value chain. Nevertheless, the corporation must focus its efforts on wind farm generation and construction, as this is where the industry’s fiercest competition resides. It must also spend in research and development to expand its range of products beyond 1.5–2.0 MW so that it can grab untapped markets and expand its order book. The firm ’s production base in India ought to be maintained. To minimize its vulnerability to market disruption risk in India, it must also concentrate on getting another affordable manufacturing venue. Several rivals would most likely follow the Suzlon strategy to gain share of the market or protect their current market share. During any available chance, they will integrate and expand vertically. Furthermore, some businesses may take advantage of the government subsidies and regulations that favour local businesses. They may be able to gain significant competitive advantages over Suzlon as a result of this, Suzlon, depending on the foregoing logic, should form strategic alliances with state-owned power utilities. It may also build partnerships with local energy firms, particularly those involved in the construction of wind power infrastructure in host nations. Suzlon will be able to avoid several of the limitations that foreign enterprises may encounter.

Balance of Nature

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Understanding the nature of the world is the most exciting thing as one gets clear evaluation survivability and meaning of life. Every type of living organisms has specific traits that enable them to survive in their correspondent habitat. They differ from strength, fast speed, sharp tooth, sharp eye focus, fangs, well-developed smelling and hearing senses among other distinct characteristics. With human beings, the case is different as they may not have all the mentioned above traits but compose one of the most complex organisms known as the human brain. The human minds are the fundamental and unique part that distinguishes the Homo sapiens from other animals in the universe. Homo sapiens can be referred to as the master who rules over the world due to the high level of intelligence and knowledge which they portray. However, it is through the balance of nature that the mutual relationship exists in globe enhances the staying alive of all the living organism. In this analysis, the balance of nature in ensuring the Homo sapiens existence is elaborated into an in-depth extent with regards to their relationship with other bodies as well as their efforts to enhance development in the world.

The human being brain is made up of the highest capacity making man different from all other animals. The distinct feature enables human to have cognitive of differentiating between the right and wrong developing a particular culture within the habitat which they live in. Since the old error of the beginning of the world, people who lived had cohesiveness and had established norms, values and beliefs which identified them. In the current situation, human beings have made maximum use of the available resources to develop mutual interaction in all the parts of the world. This has been capable through the advancement of technology increasing communication efficiency, production rate as well as improving the social-cultural, economic and political way of living.

There are two discrete techniques of approaching the physical world which include the supremely concrete and supremely abstract. The initial approach comes from a perspective of sensible qualities while the other one takes the direction of formal properties. On an everyday basis, human being survivability is based on the knowledge learned through observation, inference, and experience. This explains why the human brains keep on developing as one grows in age. Also, as time goes, there is an advancement in the way of doing things in a wide variety of sectors.

For instance, during the old decades, the only way of communication was face to face, but today networking and scientific inventions have made things easier where people can communicate when they are far miles apart through the social media platforms. The early man depended on hunting and gathering as the primary source of food as this was sufficient for their survival. However, in the ordinary days, things have changed, and human has to improve their production process adopting industrialization to ease and outfit the competition for food against other animals.

In general, the supernatural nature of the world has to be treated concerning enhancing sustenance and existence of every living organism. It is true that the human beings are powerful and intelligent in their way, but they have to create a conducive environment for the survivability of other plants. All organisms in a way or the other interact with one another to make one another survive and flourish. Therefore, it is the role of humanity who have the cognitive of preserving the nature and maintaining the interaction web in the universe. The world is the home of all organism, and it is fit for their sustainability thus people have to enhance a sound balance of nature.

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Letter to the senate

The Honorable Senator Sherrod BrownUnited States Senate,(D- OH) Class I 713 Hart Senate Office Building.Washington, D.C. 20510.

Dear Senator Sherrod

I am a college student taking a course in Nutrition. I am writing this letter to you as a request that you support S. 919 Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act of 2011. This bill aims at safeguarding and would help states in developing, as well as implementing all-inclusive strategies and programs that would foster a positive environment for students to thrive mentally, physically, socially and academically. In addition, the bill aims at implementing programs that enhance mental health and expand mental health and counseling services to all students so as to promote access. This includes intervention, prevention, as well as the appropriate diagnosis and referral services. Moreover, collaboration between schools and the community agencies would be enhanced via communication, training of mental health professionals and personnel, technical assistance. This legislation would also achieve the appropriate student-to-professional ratios for social workers, school counselors, as well as psychologists. This is aimed at ensuring that the social, emotional, counseling, behavioral, educational and mental health needs of the entire student community are met.

This bill is built on two tenets. It directs the secretary of education to give grants to states so as to do the following.

(1). Develop, improve, as well as implement state information and reporting systems that measure the learning conditions based on surveys of staff and school students.

(2). Award nonprofit organizations, as well as local educational agencies with competitive sub-grants that utilize measurement systems to make all-inclusive improvements to school-level learning conditions.

One of the main or key aims of the Federal assistance programs, as promoted by this bill, is the prevention of harassment, violence and substance abuse among students. It goes without saying that substance abuse and bullying are some of the key ills that plague present-day learning institutions. Statistics show that more than 160,000 students miss school every day, fearing intimidation and attacks from other students (Rigby, 2007). This may be in the form of verbal, as well as physical attacks. The same statistics state that, there are about 2.1 million bullies in American schools who intimidate about 2.7 million school children. In fact, 1 out of every 7 American students in Grades K-12 is either a victim of bullying or a bully. 15 % of total school absenteeism relates directly to fears of undergoing bullying in schools (Rigby, 2007). Obviously, this bill would improve or have a positive impact on schoolgoing rates and, therefore, enhance the education rates in the United States. Moreover, suicide rates among students would go down in both lower and higher grades. Quite a large number of suicide incidents have been relating to violence and bullying in schools, as well as over the internet (Rigby, 2007). This bill is, therefore, a step in the appropriate direction in enhancing and safeguarding the conduciveness of the school environment.

On the same note, substance abuse has been a global problem. It goes without saying that students of varied grades are immensely involved in substance abuse. This is extremely sad and discouraging, especially considering that the young people are the future pillars of the country. This means that comprehensive measures need to be implemented or taken to ensure that they are freed from the manacles of substance abuse (Fisher & Harrison, 2008). Anything short of this would be tantamount to forfeiting the future of this country and throwing it to the dogs. In essence, this bill holds the future of this country and aims at safeguarding future prosperity. Your support for the bill will go a long way in safeguarding the achievement of future prosperity, as well as ensuring that the school community is productive and healthy in all aspects.

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,

Works cited

Rigby, K (2007). Bullying in Schools and What to Do about It: Revised and Updated. New York: Aust Council for Ed Research

Fisher, GL & Harrison, TC (2008). Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors. New York: Pearson

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A qualitative and quantitative analysis and assessments of markets should be done to examine the attractiveness and demonstrate your expertise from a financial point of view. Analysis of markets helps understand its size both in terms of value and volume. Other vital things to consider include buying patterns, customers segments, competition and the barriers present in the economic environment. Assessing the strength and weaknesses is the key thing to understand the competitors in the market. Competitor analysis provides a strategic context to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the current market. Considering our case study, an analysis of Beehive Industries Co-operative market is done to examine the size of the market, potential and trends. Competitor analysis is also done to challenge its competitors in the market.

Beehive Industries Co-operative deals with software solutions by empowering the public sector to keenly manage assets and infrastructure through the use of captured data and preserving it merely. Demand in Beehive Industries Co-operative is driven by the activities of the economy and the profits of the corporate. Targeting services, creative skills and marketing ability are the essential driving points for the company to be profitable. Economies of scale in-database analytics, marketing, and automated operations in Beehive Industries Co-operative allows it to compete on the price aggressively (McCann & Yazici, 2018). To compete effectively, the company has to specialize in a particular industry, considering the geographical market and the type of service offered.

The software has evolved through years from programs set on discs to immediate access through action in the online sector. The internet and cloud technology has developed, therefore, gaining direct access to software installation. In a different business model, companies operate providing a wide range of products and services to their customers. The different array of options is provided through the internet and cloud software companies (Parnin, Helms, Atlee, Boughton, Ghattas, Glover & Stumm, 2017). Using cloud technology, different customers can pay regular subscriptions to access the internet.

Software companies are counted as the top world developers of different enterprise solution known as infrastructure as a service; therefore, Beehive Industries Co-operative has got many competitors in the industry worldwide. One of the competitors that compete with Beehive Industries Co-operative includes Oracle based in the US with its headquarters in Redwood Shores in California (Parnin et al., 2017). The company consists of four primary sources of revenue, including cloud service, cloud license, cloud license, hardware and among others. The annual software sale yearly includes 39.5 billion dollars which s higher that the income obtained from Beehive Industries Co-operative. The most significant revenue of Oracle Company comes from cloud services and License support generating the profit up to 6.662 billion dollars in the quarter of the year 2019.

Another competitor is HCL TECH Company based in India, with annual sales of 7.8 billion dollars. It deals with software services for businesses, an offering of application integration services and management of infrastructure services. Adobe (ADBE) is a company located in the US that has annual revenue of 7.7 billion dollars from its sells. Its revenue is segmented through digital experience and digital media. Adobe helps the world choosing digital storage other than paper storage of documents (Parnin et al., 2017). The competition offered by the above competitors to the Beehive Industries Co-operative helps it work to its best to provide the best software solutions.

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McCann, D., & Yazici, E. (2018). Disrupting together the challenges (and opportunities). Retrieved from https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-search.html?term=market%20research&page=1

Parnin, C., Helms, E., Atlee, C., Boughton, H., Ghattas, M., Glover, A., … & Stumm, M. (2017). The top 10 adages in continuous deployment. IEEE Software, 34(3), 86-95. https: retrieved from //www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/121714/worlds-top-10-software-companies.asp