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Cast Away

The main character Chuck survives an aircraft accident in Robert Zemeckis’ well-known film Cast Away from 2000 and ends up by himself on a barren island. Chuck has various challenges, including being alone, locating food, surviving on an island, and eventually returning to America. After working at FedEx and interacting with his family, the character struggles on the island until returning and settling into life in Memphis. When closely examining the film, the students can examine various interpersonal communication theories. The movie investigates what transpires when someone is cut off from society and forced to start over, finally demonstrating what occurs whenever one loses everything one holds dear.

The movie’s opening scene takes place before the plane disaster. A FedEx truck is seen traveling down the street as the movie opens with an empty field, an empty road, and no one in sight. Loneliness and isolation are hinted at in the initial scene. The traits of Chuck can be seen at work as the film goes along. His main concern is time, and he is highly authoritarian. Schutz’s theory of interpersonal needs includes the demand for control.

According to the lecture in class, the theory holds that humans require affection, control, and inclusion. The movie incorporates all three facets of the needs theory. After a business trip to Moscow, Chuck returns home to the devotion of his fiancée, who is delighted to see him. As they watch TV together on the couch, they pass out. The family gathers for supper the following day, but Chuck appears to feel more excluded.

Before Chuck boards the aircraft that will permanently alter his life, the film’s second act opens with the line, “I’ll be right back.” Chuck’s fiancée handed him her grandfather’s watch for Christmas, along with a picture of herself on it. The watch’s significance, which stands for affection, is revealed throughout the film. The watch, in my opinion, symbolizes battling for what Chuck cherishes and holds dear because it gives him a reason for optimism and ultimately enables him to leave the island.

The watch indicates that Chuck had faith in his ability to return home and that his willpower was strong enough to enable him to endure on the island and return, which makes it possible to view it as a component of the self-fulfilling prophecy. Since the self constantly evolves and adapts, the concept of self can be plainly seen throughout the film.

Once on the island, Chuck had to battle for his life while simultaneously learning how to survive, acquire food and water, find a place to sleep, and construct a raft.” The motivational needs for safety, belongingness, and love, as well as esteem and self-actualization, were arranged in an ascending order in Maslow’s (1943) positive theory of motivation. (Otway) “This examines Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as he initially battles for survival. His physiological needs are to light a fire and find food, like coconuts. Finding a cave on the island that would protect him from storms demonstrated his need for protection.

A study examining how one’s self alters during a crisis found that “Additionally, it introduces fresh ideas about one’s identity. Such a process involves the meeting and setting in motion of new and old I-positions or characters. To restore the self’s dialogical potential, the self may need to restructure positions in the service of integration and centering ” (Grill).

Chuck demonstrates this in the movie, who felt compelled to forge a new “person” on the island. Once Chuck is alone on the island, human isolation can be studied. He is the only person on the island, and it may be difficult for humans to remain alone. “The negative effects of intellectual and moral isolation are evident on both sides in the deeper and more significant debates. Isolation may result in fanaticism that borders on lunacy. (Yarros)” This is demonstrated in the film when Chuck makes Wilson his “imaginary pal” to have company while on the island.

Chuck could only have his one-sided conversation with Wilson to satisfy his craving for social interaction. Wilson not only kept Chuck in check and made him feel less alone. When he confides in Wilson, attachment needs like inclusion might be found. Wilson served as a kind of friend and middleman even though he didn’t have the personality to give Chuck the confidence and fortitude to leave the island, something Chuck wouldn’t have been able to do on his own. This was crucial in assisting Chuck to overcome the physical isolation he felt on the island.

Wilson could merely listen and not answer; hence it might be inferred that Chuck was speaking to himself. Wilson provides Chuck with companionship, demonstrating how the self emerges in communication with others. With Wilson’s help, Chuck is less isolated, able to interact and build a life for himself on the island. Wilson functions as a vision of Chuck; if Chuck had never washed ashore on the island, Wilson wouldn’t have existed.

After spending four years on the island, Chuck has constructed a sailing raft to leave. When a storm destroys his sail after setting sail with Wilson on board, Chuck replies, “I’m sorry, Wilson.” I took this as Chuck’s way of saying sorry for working so hard and not spending enough time with his partner, especially around the holidays. After building a new life and self on the island, a boat eventually passes him, and he is ultimately saved. After losing control of the situation on the island, Chuck could only control his escape.

The Johari Window is repeatedly referenced throughout the film. When people start seeking Chuck after the plane crash, concepts from the class lecture familiar to oneself and others can be seen. They know his height, weight, flight number, intended destination, etc. After Chuck returns, we know he is traumatized and doesn’t talk about his experiences, such as having his tooth pulled out with an ice skate, which is known to himself but unknown to others. Unknown to himself and others, he returned, not only surviving four years on an island by himself but also returning to his home country (a huge success).

A study on the Johari Window (known only to oneself and unknown to others) claims that “A variety of strategies, including residents’ willingness to explore new aspects of themselves, direct performance observation by several supervisors, and multisource feedback, would be used to reduce this area. (Ramani) “Because Chuck was forced to combine talents he was unaware he possessed and had no one else to support him, this study is connected to his experience.

Kelly is now married; therefore, there will be nonverbal cues, notably silence, when they reconnect. This represents the unfinished love between Chuck and Kelly but was shattered when he was lost. A closer examination of the transactional model reveals that the surroundings and social context impacted how they behaved when he returned. Chuck’s communication style altered due to becoming accustomed to life on the island and interacting mainly with himself.

Chuck can return home thanks to Wilson’s portrayal of intrapersonal communication and the watch Kelly gave him, which serves as a self-fulfilling prophecy as he struggles on the island. Being compelled to satisfy his physical and attachment needs while on the island, Chuck has experienced what it would be like if everything they had come to rely on was suddenly taken b them away. Chuck had a difficult time surviving on the island, but he persisted and eventually returned to society. The people believed that adjusting to island living would be just as difficult as adjusting to life in Memphis.

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Grimell, Jan. “The Story of the Self in the Aftermath of Crisis: A Case Study.”Journal ofConstructivist Psychology, vol. 29, no. 1, Jan. 2016, pp. 66-79.EBSCOhost,doi:10.1080/10720537.2015.1079509.Otway, Lorna J., and Katherine B. Carnelley. “Exploring the Associations betweenAdult Attachment Security and Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence.”Self &Identity, vol. 12, no. 2, Mar. 2013, pp. 217-230.EBSCOhost,doi:10.1080/15298868.2012.667570.Ramani, Subha, et al. “Uncovering the Unknown: A Grounded Theory Study Exploring theImpact of Self-Awareness on the Culture of Feedback in Residency Education.”Medical Teacher, vol. 39, no. 10, Oct. 2017, pp. 1065-1073.EBSCOhost,doi:10.1080/0142159X.2017.1353071.Yarros, Victor S. “Isolation and Social Conflicts.”American Journal of Sociology, vol. 27,no. 2, 1921, pp. 211-221., www.jstor.org/stable/2764825.

Admission Essay for Architecture School

I developed desire to study architecture back in high school. The dream of emulating the likes of Terri Meyer, Rick Andrighetti, and Phillip Beesley would come true through pursuing architectural studies. University College London, Barlett remained as my first choice institution that would shape my future. Actually, a good future in architectural profession is dependent on providing the very best to the students from all possible pool of study (Buckley, 1990). Beside, the quality of the education is proportional to the fee paid in studying Architecture at UCL.

Sustaining living for seven years while studying Architecture at UCL is guaranteed given the conduciveness of the environment, the availability of the personal tools, and the learning strategies in the university. For instance, resident students are given the opportunity to enroll in the tutorial classes with minimum hurdles. Non residents are provided with the transportation, making learning efficient and affordable. Besides, the institution endorses exchange programs, benchmarking, project work and seminars to enable their students to remain updated with architectural requirements and developments (Blundell Jones, 1987).

The institution is equipped with qualified staffs who play an important role in ensuring productivity in the architectural field. Teaching body constitutes full professors, associate professors and P.H.D holders. Lecturers are responsible in ensuring that their students generate successful projects, introducing new working concepts, and assisting them in their research work (Editorial, 2001). Markedly, the members of staff from different Architectural departments ensures that the institution remain at the par in producing qualified graduates by emphasizing innovation and creativity. Going with this trend, UCL is ranked among top five Architectural trainers in the world. Not one student would decline an opportunity of studying in such a prestigious institution.

An architect is similar to an inventor. Just like the inventor, architectures are concerned with designing new devices and gadgets. UCL endorses design work through a program known as the Pedagogy. This programme creates opportunities that consolidates designers and other intellectuals in the world to contribute in urbanization and design work. Students are encouraged to volunteer their projects for the purpose of analysis. Different projects are evaluated and the successful ones are acknowledged in the ‘Best Big Thing’. UCL provides accolades and other merits to their students in order to boost their aggressiveness in the studies (Hillier, 1996). Students are introduced to additional programs such as architectural philosophy, archaeology, governance, and planning, therefore adding value to their studies. Still, the institution encourages architectural students to synthesis information across different spheres of their studies in order to promote literacy and maturity in their profession (Philips, 1989).

University College London is distinguished from other learning institutions through its educational mission that is founded on educating students to work smartly. (Venturi, 1992). Architecture is multidisciplinary course that covers architectural designs and creativity in the space. Students are introduced to key architectural ideas and design strategies in the core courses such as Architectural ARB, RIBA and AIS. These programmes combine media, objects and models, and field trips to provide students with crucial intellectual and practical skills in their profession. In addition, UCL enables students to consider cultural values, environmental and economic concern in shaping human surrounding (Amery, 1991). Among the programs that motives students to study in UCL is Barlett’s Annual Student Show, which involves students’ exhibition and lectures, Barlett March UD, an experimental design that aims at transforming paradigms into urban design.

References

Amery, C. (1991). A Celebration of Art and Architecture: The National Gallery Sainsbury Wing,

London, National Gallery

Blundell Jones, P (1987). Two views on Venturi, Architects Journal, 13 May, n.19, vol. 185, pp.

22-27

Buckley, F. (1990). Distance in graphs, Redwood City, Calif Wokingham, Addison Wesley

Editorial, (2001). Written in stone: the first decade of the Sainsbury Wing, Burlington Magazine,

September, n.1182, pp. 521.

Hillier, B (1996). Tate Gallery, Millbank. A study of the existing layout and new masterplan

proposal, London, The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, UCL.

Peponis, J. (1996). The Formation of Architectural Meaning, Athens, Alexandria Press

Philips, L. (1989). Frederick Kiesler, New York, Whitney Museum of American Art

Venturi, R. (1992). From Invention to Convention: Conference. Extension to the National

Gallery in London Ó, Lotus International, 72, pp. 72-77

Most Lucrative Industries for Small Businesses in Australia

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Most Lucrative Industries for Small Businesses in Australia

About 97% of businesses in Australia are small businesses. Unfortunately, more than half of these businesses fail during the first three years of operation. It is therefore imperative to research prospective industries and business environment before making an investment. A good entrepreneur, therefore, invests in a booming industry. Kimmorley CITATION Kim18 n t l 1033 (2018), in her article, lists the most lucrative industries in Australia for small businesses after analyzing the volume of invoices made by similar businesses on Invoice2Go application. On analyzing the information about the lucrative, I will decide which of the industries are most appealing to me and decide whether I would consider starting a business in Australia and how I would do it.

The article lists trade-based industries, auto repair industry, building and construction industry, and landscaping industry as the most lucrative industries for small businesses in Australia CITATION Kim18 l 1033 (Kimmorley, 2018). I find building and construction as the most appealing industry for startups. The demand for residential and commercial spaces is high. Accompanied with the ever changing technology in architecture which causes dynamic change in taste and preference of clients, means there is more business CITATION Glo20 l 1033 (Globe NewsWire, 2020). Building and construction goes hand-in-hand with plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). More construction translates to high demand for plumbing and HVAC. Food industry also, has more potential for profit because the demand for food will never end. Although they are highly controlled and very competitive, having a strategic plan, differentiating products manufactured, and tapping into latent demand may give new players a competitive edge CITATION Del19 l 1033 (Delforce, Dickson, & Hogan, 2019).

According to Kimmorley, the food industry has one of the highest growing sales potential in Australia. I would, therefore, consider setting up a business in the industry. After an analysis of the industry and environmental factors that affect it, the decision to start trading is preceded by registering the business. Once I have been assigned an ABN, I would write a business plan that incorporates my source of finances, resources which include human resources and raw materials, and production planning. I would then appraise myself of the laws and regulations concerning the industry before starting any production. I would then roll out my strategic plan when starting manufacturing and selling.

In my opinion, the food industry, building and construction and plumbing and HVAC are the most appealing because products manufactured in these industries are highly demanded. I would consider investing in Australia, especially in food.

References

BIBLIOGRAPHY Delforce, R., Dickson, A., & Hogan, J. (2019, December). Flanders Investment & Trade MArket Survey. Retrieved from www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com

Globe NewsWire. (2020, March 19). GlobeNewsWire. Retrieved from http://www.globenewswire.com

Kimmorley, S. (2018, April 24). BusinessInsider. Retrieved from http://businessinsider.com

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Cast of Amontillado

Cask of Amontillado is a story by the renowned author Allan Poe known for his horrific and thriller novels. In this book, the narrator is Montresor who in the beginning points out that he had been insulted by his aquittance, Fortunato and that he wants to revenge for this. It is not clear who Montresor is making the confession to. The most likely explanation is that Montresor may have been writing a letter and event described may have taken place more than fifty years ago. The auditor who is referred do as “You’” is someone who knows Montresor. Although Montresor wants to exact his revenge on Fortunato, there is lack of evidence on the thousands of injuries that he claims to have been inflicted on him. He uses his experience of the insult to become the judge, jury as well as the executioner. The fact that Montresor was narrating the story fifty years ago makes the story seem even more unreliable.

The main theme in the story is that of revenge. Montresor is a character that has been scorned and although the injuries he was inflicted on are more than 50 years old, he is hell bent on ensuring Fortunato pays. He justifies his desire to take revenge by stating that he is uploading his family motto which “No one assails me with impunity.” Fortunato is chained into the room and Montresor wants him to die a slow death from hunger and dehydration. Poe shows how powerful need for revenge can be and how it may consume one’s soul even years later (Dern, pg. 53-70).

Poe utilizes color imagery as a key concept in questioning of Montresor’s motives. He states that his face had been covered by a silk mask probably to show that Montresor represents biased revenge. Fortunato on the other hand dons “motley-colored costume” and he tragically is fooled by Montresor’s motives. The color scheme used by the author portrays irony of Fortunato death sentence. The fact that Montresor choses carnival is an indication of how this period is characterized by lack of social order Author also employs foreshadowing. In the text, Fortunato states that “I shall not die of a cough, “and Montresor goes ahead to reply “True.” (Poe, pg. 45). This foreshadows the fact that Montresor already knew how Fortunato will die, that is by starvation and dehydration in the crypt.

Just like most of his other stories, Poe’s utilizes gothic elements. He creates a lot of horrific scenes which heighten suspense. A good example is the scene where Montresor and Fortunato are in the empty and dark castle alone. WE know for a fact that Montresor is planning a revenge but we are left wondering if he was going to execute the revenge in the castle. The setting of the story in itself ids gothic as it takes place in the dark catacombs, the catacomb has a grave site. Fortunato and Montresor work their way through narrow dark passageways, with dimly light torches that are underground and as they proceed the rooms keep getting smaller. This creates suspense because as a reader you are not in a position to predict what may take place next.

In conclusion, Allan Poe successfully narrates a story through use of literary devices to build on the plot, themes and characters in the story. Just like his other novels, he utilizes several gothic elements including the setting of the story to create fear and suspense among the readers. From the action of Montresor, we learn that dwelling on the past and seeking revenge on people who wrong us may lead us into committing crimes that may haunt us for the rest of our lives.

Works Cited

Dern, John A. “Poe’s Public Speakers: Rhetorical Strategies in” The Tell-Tale Heart” and” The Cask of Amontillado”.” The Edgar Allan Poe Review (2001): 53-70.

Poe, Edgar A, and Gary Kelley. The Cask of Amontillado. Mankato, Minn: Creative Education, 2008. Print.

Most Memorable Test Taking Moment

There was this time that I had fully prepared myself for a mathematics test, confident and sure to pass it excellently. During the moment I was taking the paper, the questions seemed very simple that I kept smiling to myself I quickly worked on all the questions step by step without leaving any blanks to me it was a perfect paper that I was to get almost everything. Within one hour thirty minutes I was already through and since there was one hour more before I could submit the test paper, I began to sleep. While I was sleeping I heard my mathematics teacher saying that we should be winding up since there were only fifteen minutes left. I work up and began revising my answers but then I realized I had not read the instructions. Looking at the instructions page it was actually indicated that there were questions on all pages of the test paper. Myself I had only scrolled through four pages to my surprise I actually had not handled six more questions and there were only eight minutes left.

I actually was worried since the time remaining could not let me finish up the remaining questions my teacher had actually seen me sleeping during the test moment and it could be really tough seeking for an extension. I managed to handle two questions before time and since some of my classmates were also not through our teacher agreed to add us ten more minutes which enabled me to handle three more questions out of the six I only answered five leaving out one question. To me I will always recall that day, a day when my confidence was turned to worries.

Most embarrassing Test Taking Moment

There was this day when I was taking my English test I was so sure that I had met all the examination requirements. Midway through the exam, one of my classmates was found copying from some material he had carried from outside and our English teacher was so upset. This prompted a thorough search on everyone; as usual I was so comfortable with myself that I did not bother to check. When it came to my turn the teacher frisked my pockets but then to the least of my expectations a green paper written on one side came out of my trouser pocket. It is then that I remembered my previous day revision rough work. I tried to explain but my teacher was so furious my classmates too had the idea that I was also copying. The English teacher canceled my paper as a punishment and was to give me a zero for that paper. To me that was my death sentence very embarrassing.

Where did I “lose it”?

Some moments when I keep a good record always passing the tests, it reaches a point were I see no sense of taking them since I always pass them sometimes even with little effort. But then that becomes my weakness to achieving bad results, it is that point when I loose it.

Where did I finally “Get it”?

Good test results always makes sense to me from the exam the fact that I sometimes get bad results indicate that there is indeed some sense in taking tests. The urge to strive hard so us to understand what I have been taught and pass tests always makes sense to me with regard to taking test.

Jobs and careers I think about and how is test taking related to them even if only in the most remote way?

My main focus career wise is to be an aeronautics engineer. Mathematics is very vital for this area and the only way to make sure I have understood what I have been taught is being taken through some tests. Good test results always encourage me bad results give me the alert hat I need to put more effort to realize my dream.

If I were on “Who wants to be a millionaire?” and I needed a lifeline for a test taking question, who would I call and why?

I would call my science teacher he always seems to understand everything regarding test taking. He has always encouraged us in class equipping us with needed knowledge when handling test. Furthermore he is more of a friend than my teacher hence he wouldn’t let me down if I called him.

What is your plan of action, areas of concern from your first test taking experience?

My first experiences with test taking actually taught me a lot especially with regard to test preparation, meeting the exam regulation and first going through the exam instructions page before handling the questions. My plan of action is to adequately address this weakness points before doing other future exams.

List the activities you will be doing to improve conditions for the next test taking experience?

The main activities will be first reading hard for my test, checking all areas around me for any materials that are not allowed in the test room and reading the instructions page so as to have a preview of what I am needed of during that test.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY Dave, Ellis. Becoming a master student . 2012.

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Administration strategies in Etisalat company questionnaire.

The following interview is designed for research purpose alone. The collected information will be kept confidential. For this interview, you will respond with either agree (A), strongly agree (SA), disagree (D), strongly disagree (SD), not sure.

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Highest academic qualification obtained.

Diploma/certificate (1)

Bachelor (2)

Masters/PhD (3)

How long have you worked in this organization?

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How long have you worked in your department?

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Agree (A) Not sure (N) Disagree (D)

Are you satisfied with Administration strategies in Etisalat company? Are you satisfied with your job position? Are you satisfied with the present working hours? Are you happy with my work responsibilities? Do you feel comfortable in carrying out your responsibilities? Are you satisfied with work relationships with the people around you? Are you satisfied with various activities in the company and love participating in them? Are you happy with the overall Administration strategies? Do you feel the organization employs suitable strategies in its administration? Do you think current Administration strategies have been successful? Are you satisfied with the present performance of other administration departments? Are you happy with the recognition and rewards for your outstanding works and contributions to this organization? Are you satisfied and think you’ve been awarded right set of duties, as per your ability? Is Fulfilling your responsibilities giving you a feeling of satisfaction and personal achievement? Have there been useful reforms in administration in the recent past? Analysis

In coding in excel, Agree (A) was coded 1; Not sure was represented by 0; Disagree was represented by 2. Based on the result, though might not be reflective due to limitation on number of respondents, the study revealed that 67% of the administrative positives are occupied by men. The analysis also revealed that majority of the administrative officers are experienced with over five years in their stations. Based on the experience of the respondents, data is considered consistent as the officers have stayed in their work stations for more than five years and so well conversant with company operational strategies. On the analysis whether Administration strategies in Etisalat company are suitable, the analysis revealed that the strategies are effective and the three respondents agreed to this. The first respondent had an average of 1.2 meaning he agreed to majority of the issues since the results learns towards 1, which was agree. The second and third respondents had averages of 1.3 which is less than 1.5 and so closer to 1 than 2 and so they both agreed to majority of the issues. It can be therefore, based on experience of respondent and their responses that Administration strategies in Etisalat company has been effective.

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Admission Essay- LLB Programme at The University Of Pretoria

I hereby apply for admittance to pursue a law degree in the LLB Programme at the University of Pretoria. I believe that the LLB Programme at the University of Pretoria is designed for persons like me who have the impetus and potential to do extremely well in their careers. It is in my judgment that, this program is intended for persons who hold the background and, analytical skills necessary in administrative and managerial inclined decision-making. This is in order to produce law graduates who hold a systematic as well as, sound body of knowledge, and understanding of pertinent principles, and, concepts. I believe that the LLB Programme at the University of Pretoria is designed to provide some insight into law in practice, as well as to impart skills, which would enable, its graduates work effectively and co-operatively as members of a team. I believe that this program would equip me with an extensive technical competency, and an appreciation of the function of the law in practice.

In this admission essay, I have provided a synopsis of my scholarly and social attributes. I have as well provided a synopsis of my career goals, and inspiration to pursue the LLB Programme at the University of Pretoria. I am presently completing my matric year at the Cornwall Hill College. I have been an active student in several spheres of high school education. This can be attested by my diverse achievements in scholarly, community, as well as extra-curricular spheres. I have enrolled twice in the South African team for performing arts prior to participating in the World championships (AMTC) in Florida. I attained a level 3 first aid but found it appropriate to engage in community service through volunteering at the Pediatric Oncology ward in Unitas Hospital. I actively participated in the environmental club at my school, as well as in the college hockey and swimming teams. I am currently completing the President’s award bronze level, as part of my numerous efforts to pursue Nobel causes, which would assist me in interacting with new people, as well as, getting involved in bringing constructive change in humanity.

I hold immense admiration for The University of Pretoria’s national moot court competition which facilitates novices to experience elements of the law industry. I hold high esteem towards debating and expressing my opinion and, therefore, I enrolled in the Afrikaans redenaars team. The faculty has exceptional lecturers and grants learners with excellent practical as well as theory courses. The University of Pretoria has a homely feel that draws my heart to be closer to it. In light of this, I find the LLB Programme at the University of Pretoria the most suitable channel to prepare for a flourishing career, since it initiates scholars to progressive research across the field as well as trains them to become dynamic global citizens. I draw immense inspiration to pursue the LLB program at the University of Pretoria from my family. A few years ago, my family was drawn in with a couple of legal tussles, and having been affected, albeit indirectly, by the repercussions it increasingly fuelled my resolve to pursue the LLB programme. This is because I desire to that person that would assist people in successfully pursuing their legal battles. I consider it as a privilege to secure admittance to pursue an LLB Programme at the University of Pretoria. For that reason, I am determined to match the excellence standards stipulated by the University of Pretoria.

Most Dangerous Species

As long as humans have existed, we have posed a threat to our own environment. During Neolithic times, agriculture was born. This was just the beginning of the destruction of Earth. The Neolithic people would farm one area of land and then, once the soil was completely used up, they would move to a new area. Now we have evolved so much that we have the capability to destroy hundreds of miles of nature with one bomb. Who knows what might be next? One thing is for sure though… we are the most dangerous species.

In the beginning of the 1700’s a new revolution began. It was called the Industrial Revolution. Humans had dawned on the very start of a New World. During this revolution we went from using horse and carriage to jets and space shuttles. Technology had reached a new high. And yet, the most important creation of all may soon be able to do all human jobs: computers. However, they can’t fix the problems that we’ve created. That’s up to us.

The U.S. census shows that in 1993, 5,772 babies were born and 3,246 people died. That’s almost a 2:1 ratio…almost. So what’s going on? More people are being produced than there are dying. According to the “Overpopulation of Earth” website, the human population will double or even triple very rapidly if nothing is done. So why isn’t this really obvious to us? Actually, it is. If you’ve noticed there are housing developments being built in almost every suburban city there is. This is becoming a large threat to our environment; it can only handle so much.

In the housing developments being built, there are several problems arising. A few of the problems include: the run-off from all the pesticides being used on lawns has nowhere to go (people that live in suburban areas use three to six times more pesticides that farmers use one their land), the trees being cut down are not being replaced, the wildlife that once lived there now does not have any habitat to live in. Animals that were once plentiful are now rarely seen.

Farmland is also vastly being developed on. Since 1967, so much land has been paved over that it equals the area of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New Jersey combined.

With population growth, another thing grows and that’s pollution. The more people there are then the more use of cars and the more carbon dioxide there is being exhaled into the air and the more factories there are being built to give all these people jobs and…well, you get the point. Our little planet can only take so much. But what happens when all humans do is take and take from the environment and never gives anything back? Whatever we do to the planet is going to effect us.

According to Karen Malarkey, science teacher at Haverhill High School, large cities are one of the biggest problems. So many resources are wasted in our cities. For instance, a city with 9 million inhabitants uses 5.6 million tons of water, 18,000 tons of food and 85,500 tons of fuel… every day. That same city produces 4.5 million tons of wastewater, 18,000 tons of solid waste and 8,550 tons of air pollutants every day. U.S. citizens also produce more garbage than anyone in the world does.

Nothing consumes as much raw material as an automobile. The United States consists of only one fifth of the world’s population; however, we use 25 percent of the world’s fuel. Japan doesn’t use even half of what the U.S. uses… not a third…not a fourth… but one eleventh.

An urban heat island is another name for a large city that traps in heat. Large buildings and dark pavement absorb sunlight and transform it to rising, unbearable heat which can not be released from the city until late at night because of the gases released by things such as automobiles that keep it in. Dr. Jeff Luvall, the principal investigator at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, believes that one of the ways to relieve large cities from this problem is to prevent the deforestation of forests surrounding them. For those cities that are no longer surrounded by forests, it is already too late.

Pollution doesn’t just add up to statistics either; it creates problems in the environment. Air pollution has created a problem for humans called global warming. In North America, cars release most of the gasses that are responsible for trapping heat in our atmosphere and creating the greenhouse effect.

The greenhouse effect occurs when certain air pollutants (like carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, methane, and chloroflourocarbons) allow the energy of the sun to pass into the atmosphere but trap most of the heat. In a way this protects us because without the greenhouse effect, the whole Earth would be like Antarctica.

The greenhouse effect is what kept the seasons in balance (along with the rotation of the earth, of course). Now, global warming may be shifting the balance too much one way or the other. The greenhouse gasses building up and holding in more heat and not releasing all of it causes global warming.

Acid precipitation is another one of the effects of pollution. Acid precipitation consists of acid rain, acid snow, and acid fog. Acid rain consists of nitric and sulfuric acids. The burning of fossil fuels puts deadly gasses into the air, which get absorbed into the clouds and come down as precipitation. Even in small amounts, the acid precipitation has done great harm. It is a mysterious killer because it can kill a forest of trees and leave everyone wondering why and how they died.

Soil pollution may not sound serious, but it is. When the soil gets polluted, it can not be easily cleaned. The chemicals we are putting in to our surrounding ground do not decompose easily. The plants growing in the soil then inherit the chemicals and are passed on to the animals that eat them and could eventually land on our dinner table.

Water pollution is one of our biggest problems in every city near a body of water. Most large cities that are located near a river tend to dump waste into the river. This becomes a hazardous problem for the people who live a hundred miles away and that river is their drinking water. Some cities in Latin America have such a large problem with water pollution that they have to depend on purified bottled water. However, the people that can’t afford the bottled water become very ill with diseases such as cholera or dysentery and can not afford hospitalization.

Even though some areas may be very cautious about their drinking water and are sure not to dump waste near it, nature has it’s own way to pollute. Every time it rains, whatever substances may be on the ground get carried away with the water and mixed in with the natural groundwater under the surface. Important aquifers then get polluted and can not be used.

Air is the most vital ingredient for life. Without it, not one person or animal on this earth would survive. In the early 1900’s, the only air pollution we had was from the factories of the industrial revolution burning coal for fuel. Since pre-industrial time, carbon dioxide has increased 65%. Some problems caused by air pollution consist of smog, acid rain, and global warming.

Many serious health problems are linked to pollution. Cancer is one of the biggest because there is no promise it can be cured. Smog in heavily populated cities causes many breathing problems. It smells bad, it makes your eyes itchy and watery, it becomes hard to breathe, it can give you a headache, and it can make you fatigued. All these effects make it very dangerous to drive, especially in a large, heavily populated city. In some areas, the smog can be so dangerous that children must remain inside.

So then why don’t we start realizing what we are doing to the air we breath? Well, in 1970 the Clean Air Act was passed. Ever since then, pollution has decreased tremendously. Lead, one of the most harmful pollutants, has had the greatest decrease. The use of lead is now banned in many objects and substances like paint, gasoline, and pencils.

Pollution in some areas may be very bad; however, it is better than it has been in past years. We can all help the environment we live in by recycling, reducing, and reusing.

Humans are the only species with the capability to wipe out all other species and our own. We must not take our little part of the universe for granted because it is the only one we have and after it’s gone, so are we. We also can not forget that we are the most dangerous species and not let that get out of hand because we have gone far enough as it is.

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CAT App – TRADE – DUE OCT 19, 2020

Background:

If there were any take-away from Unit 2 that I would hope you always remember, it is that trade makes us better off. There was only one legitimate reason to go against comparative advantage, though, and that was due to National Security.

On October 2, 2020, Chinese officials issued a statement while at the World Trade Organization meetings citing that the U.S. efforts to ban downloads for services such as TikTok and WeChat violated WTO rules and agreements. For those not familiar with the situation, the US government claims that the parent organization of TikTok represents a national threat. Our government said that TikTok and similar platforms could continue growing in the US only if the parent company sold the operations of their applications to American businesses.

Prompt:

While hanging out with friends and watching silly videos on TikTok, an acquaintance comments that the app should have been banned in the US. He is one of many people that believe the parent company is collecting data on users from the U.S., and using software to spread propaganda. Although this person acknowledges that all domestic social media companies (and many of the tech companies, in general), are collecting similar information and/or are being used to spread fake information, he contends that the Chinese owned firm is worse.

To what extent do you agree with this person’s assertions? That is, what do we know about the information that is collected during our tech usage, and do you think that information in the hands of foreign countries is innately worse than when the company is owned by Americans? Should we ban the technology if the parent company refuses to sell the operations to US firms?

Are there ways we (the U.S.) could we restrict the importing of services to the US? (After all, that is the root of the Chinese counter claim – that they are providing a service.) Should we restrict such trade, specifically tech programs such as TikTok? What are the economic implications of such restrictions? Provide at least TWO approaches to restricting trade.

Note – this is a little different than previous prompts. Open with two ideas on how to restrict the trade of services / tech programs. Describe each, along with the likely economic consequences.

What are the implications of the current proposal to ban or force the sale of the operations?

Close out with a paragraph on whether or not you think we should restrict this trade.

Suppose you are responsible for making a recommendation to the President. You have several options – ban the Chinese technology, force them to sell to American firms, implement one of the two options you’ve listed, or do nothing at all. Before you make a recommendation, you decide to do a little research. What information (or types of information) would you try to find? (Note that you don’t have to actually find the information, but tell me the types of information you might seek.)

Case-Study-Amazon. Com-One E-Store to Rule Them All

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Case-Study-Amazon. Com-One E-Store to Rule Them All

The move by Jeff Bezos to develop and deliver the Kindle, Amazon Prime and Amazon web demonstrates systematic thinking in numerous ways. Bezo’s decision demonstrates the consideration of more than one possibility and also questions his instincts. Bezos is reportedly the wealthiest man alive and has been known to be constantly involved in the betterment of his company. His business approach is unique, making his brand, Amazon, the go-to online shop. He has not gotten where he is by sheer chance; rather he has been strategic. Systematic thinking is demonstrated in how he targets his competitors and comes up with a strategy to kick them off the market. This shows that he does his research well and considers all the possibilities of the decision that he is about to make. He is strategic and thinks to step ahead while making decisions in his company. Above all, Bezos places the customer at the center of each decision to ensure a unique and affordable shopping experience. For instance, Bezos was aware of potential competition when introducing Amazon Prime, so he incorporated a two-day free shipping deal. The move was genius as it pushed all other online retailers to give out promotions and free-shipping options. This shows that Bezos has studied the market and discovered that their competitors do not give promotions and free-shipping deals to their customers. Bezos saw it as an opportunity, and he seized it well. Similarly, Bezos incorporated Amazon Prime to allow customers to subscribe to borrow books on Kindle’s lending library. The move demonstrates intuitive thinking as Bezos found a way to kill two birds with one stone, attracting more clients.

I would describe Amazon as having a positive competitive risk. Even with other online retailers like Apple and Walmart making moves to strengthen their offers, Amazon has vantage as it is renowned as a pioneer brand globally. The fact that Amazon was the first to venture into the e-commerce business gives the company a competitive edge because it already has established a client portfolio. In my viewpoint, we are all creatures of habit, which makes it difficult for them to break their habits unless a need arises. Amazon is always taking a huge risk by venturing into new markets, such as venturing into brick and mortar industry; the upscale grocery sector by purchasing While Foods. While it is a risk, it is a calculated move that if well executed, stands to bring the company billions of dollars in profits. It is a positive risk because Amazon already has an already established clientele from the e-commerce docket that would easily purchase any other product that the company is selling.

One of the traps or errors Bezos is likely to make in his bid to boost Amazon Prime, a movie TV show streaming site, is failing to incorporate promotions. Promotions are one of the most effective ways to draw traffic to Amazon Prime and an opportunity to boost the company’s brand. Bezos is targeting the young generations in his bid to boost Amazon’s online presence and giving discounts is a great way to drive traffic for the streaming services. If Bezos could incorporate a discount such as a 50% discount off for first-time applicants and an extra 20% off for every person referred, the service would drive a lot of traffic among young people. This group of people is technology-driven, and giving them affordable rates for streaming video services would only attract them even further.