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Scholarly discussion Black Lives Matter and Body-Worn Cameras.

Scholarly discussion: Black Lives Matter and Body-Worn Cameras.

There is an absolute need for police reforms in the United States. Reported cases of the violence the police use on black men, women, people with no documentation, the disabled, queer and Trans is a definite example of how black lives are continuously disvalued in the United States. Statistics demonstrate that black people are more than twice as likely as white people to be killed by police officers. Placing of body worn cameras on police officers have been suggested by the community stakeholders and criminal justice leaders. BWC have improved police courtesy as well as improving the perception of citizen on police transparency and their lawfulness (Braga, 2017). The article highlights the importance of body worn cameras , because BWC function by recording every police encounter with the public and hence a good number of individuals champion the installation of BWC on police officers to curb the use of violence against people of color.

In the article, “The benefits of body worn Cameras: new findings from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department”, Anthony Braga et. al (2017) categorically denotes the importance, the significance and the positive implications of the utilization of body-worn cameras as a solution to police brutality. He indicates that, Body-worn cameras are beneficial as they play a major role in boosting police accountability. The installation of body worn cameras will make it possible for the general public to see how police officers interact with community members, while undertaking their tasks during their duty shifts and hence there will be transparency and the actions of the police officers will definitely be available to the scrutiny of the general public as well as the individuals in the criminal justice system. The author goes ahead to explain the direct correlation between body-worn cameras and police accountability. The body- worn cameras will ensure that the police account for their actions at all times. Accountability is certainly an important feature of the American police department and accountability also fosters lawfulness and legitimacy which play a great role in ensuring that the police department achieves its goal of ensuring law and order is kept in the community.

Braga, (2017) therefore, identifies that body worn cameras will ensure that the police officers are at all times cautious of their actions and in return serve the members of the community with fairness and with responsibility as they deserve. It is also indicated that, body worn cameras will ensure that the civilians and the police officers are protected. From the study, it is clear that after the use of Body-worn cameras the reports on the use of force and violence by the police on members of the public reduced and it was contributed by the fact that, the interactions of the police and the members of the public are captured and recorded. To add to that, the body-worn cameras will also help to protect the police officers from being accused falsely and also from misconduct and any form of abuse towards them. CITATION Ant171 l 1033 (Anthony Braga, James R Coldren, William Sousa, Denise Rodriguez, Omer Alper, 2017)In conclusion Braga, (2017), highlights that body worn cameras will reduce the confrontational situations between police officers and some members of the community. The discussion indicates that when police officers wore body- cameras they reduce the force the used while executing their duties as well as the force used by the respondents by 50%. Also, the recorded footage can be used as hard-video evidence and that it will lead to obtaining accurate victim statements and the right witnesses. In instances where allegations are made the footage from body worn cameras will show the actual occurrences that took place and in return body-worn cameras protect the citizens and the police from unnecessary harm and the use of force.

In the article, “White Coats for Black Lives: Responding to racism and police brutality,” Dorothy Charlse , Kathryn Himmelsten, Walker Keena and Nicholas Baried (2015), the medical professionals join hands with other citizens to protest against racial injustice and police brutality on black- Americans. The main concern raised in the article is the non-indictment of the officers that are responsible for the death of black- Americans in police custody. The white Coats for Black Lives indicate, that as a community that is highly vested in the lives and well-being of the population, medicine is also not immune to the menace which is racial injustice. Racism in the criminal justice system which is the predisposing factor to police brutality, damages the health and the lives of people of color and that there is need to address it as a public health crisis. The medical professionals also define the act as death by legal intervention. The article, applies the well thought through interventions that will help reduce and even eliminate police brutality. In their account, one of the concrete measures to be taken by policy makers is the introduction and utilization of body worn cameras as an intervention to bring to an end police brutality. There is a definite need for stringent and comprehensive measures that will ensure the police are accountable and that the carry out their duties and tasks without discrimination. The recommendation that police officers should use body cameras is supported by the evidence that body cameras have the ability to, and will provide concrete evidence in terms of audio and video recordings of the violent confrontations and incidences. The article therefore demonstrates that body-worn cameras will lead to impartiality and fairness, and in instances where the brutality of the police resulted to death of the victims then the recording from the BWC will give the dead a voice. Transparency and accountability between the police officers and the community will also be increased. There is evidence that the wearing of body cameras reduce the complaints of the community by close to 88% as well as the reported drop in the use of police force by about 66%.

Dorothy Charlse et al, (2015), show that it is also important for the policy makers to formulate guidelines that will promote the effectiveness and the efficient use of body cameras. The laws to be put in place will include the individuals to control the body cameras, how the cameras will be activated and how they will be used. The team sheds light that the success of the body cameras as a strategy to address racial injustice will give the desired results if they are controlled by a third party. The death of black males by legal intervention is still a calamity that the health professionals term as a means where the law enforcement department is hindering the success of black-Americans on other issues such as the mental and the physical health of the population.CITATION Dor l 1033 (Dorothy Charlse, 2015).

Vanessa Williamson et al, (2018), define what the movement Black Lives matter means. It is certainly an organization of people that protest against the death of black people caused by police brutality. The Black Lives Matter activists play a very critical role in organizing the protest that draws the attention of the public as well as the responsible leaders and agencies to the death of black individuals at the hands of the people that ought to protect them, that is, the police officers. The article also sheds light on the broader issues that police brutality on black people stems from. There is an extensive discussion and mention of the broader issues which include police violence and the existence of policies that do not favor a particular race as well as other racial inequalities in health, economic and political power and social matters. CITATION Van181 l 1033 (Vanessa Williamson, 2018).

In the article there is a great advocacy for policy changes. Vanessa, (2018) dictates that it is necessary for the police department to utilize body cameras as well as the independent special prosecutors and that there should be a great transparency in the policies that govern the criminal justice departments. The article demonstrate that there is a dire need for the appropriate measures to be put in place to curb police brutality in localities where the population of there is a high black population. Law enforcement agencies should be given the appropriate training building the capacity around the utilization of body cameras for maximum benefits and which will translate to safe communities and a country that its environment is conducive for each and every individual to safely live in and go about their businesses regardless of their race and skin color. It is also definite that the support from the political sphere of the country is important as it will ensure that the appropriate polices are enacted such as the use of body cameras and that the entire population will live peacefully and satisfied and also feel that the government and the system values their lives.

Pellow, (2016), in the article “Toward a Critical Environmental Justice studies: Black Lives Matter as an Environmental justice Challenge,” demonstrate that the BLM is a social movement that seeks to plead for the grievances of the black people, and most importantly on issues around police brutality. The movement was formed in 2012 after the death of George Zimmerman in Florida. There is also a great correlation between racism and flawed economic, political, social and legal system in the United States. Reforms and the transformation of the system is one that everyone should pay close attention to. The BLM movement also advocates for the inclusion of black Americans in decision making and it will lead to the adoption of important strategies that will protect the lives of the minorities. The strategy being mentioned in this case is the utilization of Body-worn cameras. The black live matter movement challenges the state sanctioned violence. CITATION Dav161 l 1033 (Pellow, 2016).

Monica Anderson, (2018) in the article, “Analysis of Black Lives Matter and other Twitter hashtags related to social and political issues,” identifies that the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter has been on twitter for a long time and also the volume of messages tied to that hashtag on twitter indicate that it is a matter that affects the lives of people and disrupt their normal functioning. The hashtag has been used to respond to real life problems and events and most importantly police brutality. There is a clear indication that the hashtag is tied to political issues and it is used by activist to bring the entire population to terms with what is happening. Some of the issues addressed by the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter include; fatal police-related encounters. The names of those that have lost their lives in police custody are mentioned and justice is sought using the social media platform.CITATION Mon181 l 1033 (Anderson, 2018). The tweets on the hashtag also mentions specific acts of violence used by the law enforcement officers on unarmed black men. The intent of the mention of such is to ensure that the general public understand the mechanisms that some law enforcement personnel that is unlawful and they should speak against such.

Monica Anderson, (2018) reflects that important messages and insights are passed across social media under the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter. She mentions that, the topic on police and law enforcement certainly comes up and the discussion runs around the police enforcement actions and the recommendations that should be considered in order to save the lives of black- people. When the measures to curb police brutality are mentioned, the mounting of body- worn cameras on the police is highlighted. It is also mentions that a lot of information on race and police enforcement take up a good percentage of the tweets on #BlackLivesMatter. In this age where there is a lot of activity on social media and a good number of individuals also participate there the information and the grievances being addressed will get to the right authorities, with the hope that they will act on them appropriately leading to a safe country where every single person is proud to be part of.

Black Lives Matter is an on-going campaign that seeks to address the challenges being faced by black people. The interventions that they advocate for the most is body-worn cameras as highlighted in the articles there is a feeling that the cameras will reap greater success in the fight against police brutality and racial discrimination.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY l 1033 Anderson, M., Toor, S., Rainie, L., Smith, A., Anderson, M., Toor, S., & Smith, A. (2018). 2. An analysis of# BlackLivesMatter and other Twitter hashtags related to political or social issues. Pew Research Center.

Braga, A. A., Coldren, J. R., Sousa, W. H., Rodriguez, D., & Alper, O. (2017). The benefits of body-worn cameras: New findings from a randomized controlled trial at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Arlington, VA: CNA Analysis & Solutions.

Charles, D., Himmelstein, K., Keenan, W., Barcelo, N., & White Coats for Black Lives National Working Group. (2015). White coats for black lives: medical students responding to racism and police brutality. Journal of urban health, 92(6), 1007-1010.

Pellow, D. N. (2016). Toward a critical environmental justice studies: Black Lives Matter as an environmental justice challenge. Du Bois Review: Social Science Research on Race, 13(2), 221-236.

Williamson, V., Trump, K. S., & Einstein, K. L. (2018). Black lives matter: evidence that police-caused deaths predict protest activity. Perspectives on Politics, 16(2), 400-415.

Risks Management in Global Trade in Tourism Services

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TOC o “1-3” h z u Risks Management in Global Trade in Tourism Services PAGEREF _Toc321145894 h 2Introduction PAGEREF _Toc321145895 h 2Hypotheses PAGEREF _Toc321145896 h 3Aims and Objectives PAGEREF _Toc321145897 h 3Literature Review PAGEREF _Toc321145898 h 4How the Government Helps Banks in Mitigating Risks in Tourism PAGEREF _Toc321145899 h 5Risks Non-Attributable To Negligence or Errors PAGEREF _Toc321145900 h 6Risks Attributable to Negligence or Errors PAGEREF _Toc321145901 h 7Security Protection of International Tourists by Judicial Apparatus PAGEREF _Toc321145902 h 7Insurance System in Tourist Protection PAGEREF _Toc321145903 h 8Research Methodology PAGEREF _Toc321145904 h 9Ethical Considerations PAGEREF _Toc321145905 h 9References PAGEREF _Toc321145906 h 10

Risks Management in Global Trade in Tourism ServicesIntroductionTourism status globally makes it increasingly vulnerable to disloyal treatment of the diverse providers in the tourist industry and against the unpredicted events. Risks management in the tourism industry is as a result of compliance to of several multilateral, bilateral, regional, or international treaties concerning the protection of tourist demanders on the global markets. Risks management has become, and remains, a vital constituent of the way every business operates in the tourism industry. There are manifold prospects for risks to develop into disasters or disruption events, across this industry (Michael & Cioccio, 2008). Security issues, natural catastrophes like cyclones and outbreaks of contagious diseases are examples of risks which might have a significant impact on this industry. Risk management planning is predominantly important in facilitating the different players in the tourism industry to respond, as well as adapt to unforeseen occurrences. Risk management in the context of tourism refers to planning as well as implementation of various processes directed towards managing the adverse consequences of disasters and crises on tourism. It as well addresses tourism’s prospects for improvement in procedures and systems (Robert, 2009). This paper addresses the concern of risk management in and how the industry implements the different procedures and systems in order to mitigate the risks associated with tourism.

HypothesesWhat is the role of risks management, and to what extent does risks management influence service delivery in the tourism industry? How does the tourism industry implement this, bearing in mind that, many players within the industry have failed in the quest of the same?

Aims and ObjectivesThis dissertation proposal aims at exploring the risks management associated with global trade, in tourism services. The objective is to:

Provide an overview of the risks management associated with global trade, in tourism services.

Show how the government helps banks in mitigating risks in tourism.

Explain the various types of risk scenarios in the tourism industry.

Utilize secondary research in exploring the risks management associated with global trade, in tourism services.

Provide a conclusive understanding of the problem as well as the different mitigation approaches such insurance systems and judicial apparatus.

Literature ReviewIn the event that tourism demand is generated at the tourist’s location of residence, defined by socio-political, economic, and ethnical characteristics of a regional or national territory, the tourism consumption, in general, is made within the tourism offer basins. This would be prior to, during, subsequent to the displacement, in addition to at the place of destination (Lawton & Weaver, 2003). Irrespective of the character of the service or product which the tourists decide to purchase, the consumers bear some essential rights. These fundamental rights include:

The right to information, including unreliable marketing, labeling or detrimental practices, so as to organize of all the essential information in making purchase decisions.

The right to decide from a variety of services or products at the prices created by the competition.

The right to be listened to, meaning the opportunity of expressing dissatisfactions in relation to the services or products purchased, but also the purchasing conditions.

The right to protection and security, in order to be certain that the services or products they purchase are not injurious, and do not present hazards for the consumers (Borge, 2005).

In 1985, the United Nations (UN) approved principles concerning the protection of clientele. The objective of these principles was to implementation a model for member-states of the UN in regard to the fulfilling suitable consumers’ protection (Dritsakis, 2010). This was in order to establish superior standard regulations for the providers or producers, and also for distributors to encourage the international cooperation concerning clientele protection. This was envisioned to contribute to the satisfaction of the needs of consumers or customers of a company that engages in tourism (Dirggers, 2009).

How the Government Helps Banks in Mitigating Risks in TourismThe tourism industry is fundamentally vulnerable to a diversity of risks that may be natural, or man made, widespread, and isolated. The tourism industry has in recent years developed several risk management policies in order to mitigate the impact of possible risks. The industry enters into partnerships and commercial joint arrangements with a variety of industry players including the banking industry (Laiming, 2001). Several studies show that the tourism industry experiences diverse complexities in accessing adequate capital to initiate new ventures or in expand the existing ones (George, 2009). In this context, government would want to regulate the provision of its support, particularly the contingent liabilities generated through these support mechanisms. For instance, by means of government guarantees of the obligations related to grantor payment or repayment of debt. The governments would seek equilibrium between the risks it would incur in support of infrastructure investment as well as fiscal prudence (Alire, 2004). In striking this balance, it helps the government in making careful decisions concerning when it would provide public-finances support and regulate the government liabilities that originate from such public-finances support, while being aggressive in promoting infrastructure investment in the tourism industry (Chang & Lee, 2007).Risks Non-Attributable To Negligence or ErrorsThis chapter includes category risks, which originate from, the ignorance of risks or dangers owed to human or natural hazards that are not under the power of travel organizers or travel agents. Nevertheless, the existence of these category risks might negatively influence security or welfare of the tourists (Mawby, 2007). These risks might be generated by contagious diseases, social revolt, workplace conflicts, and major events such as earthquakes, criminal, or terrorism acts. It is also appropriate to include any eventual occurrences which can be created in the course of displacement to tourist destinations or in the period of the stay (Lundberg, 2006).

Occasionally, travel agencies lack sufficient information or do not have the opportunity to notify their clients, who might take precautions prior to travel to reduce such depressing effects attributable to the lack of adequate information (Fortson, 2000). Consequently, the tourist requires accurate and up-to-date information concerning the travel. This would assist in that, by acquiring the information regarding the travel conditions, the tourist may decide if they would wish to avoid the destination or route or maintain the intent to travel. The tourist may protect himself against such eventual risks (Robert, 2009).The inevitable risks, which are outside the control of the travel agencies, might also bear negative consequences regarding the possessions that the tourist carries with them. In such state of affairs, the law of contracts stipulates that the contractors are free from any responsibility (Churchill, 2008). The lack of sufficient information and reasonable judicial knowledge of the tourists makes the travel organizer or agent to agree to such contracts, even though the buyer is disarmed under such risks (Grabowski, 2003). These are the risks which are brought about by his displacement to a tourism destination, which proves to be, at the purchasing moment of the tourist services or products, a comparatively known, risky destination (Chang & Lee, 2007).

Risks Attributable to Negligence or ErrorsThis chapter includes category risks, which result or, are derived from the involuntary or voluntary actions of the travel agents or tourism providers, which are considered as a consequence of their responsibility. From the perspective of consumers or demanders in tourism, the procurement of tourist services packages signifies a financial effort (Gin & Cossens, 2008). In this financial effort does not guarantee the expected contentment as a result of inappropriate performance, it might compromise consumption of the tourist services packages in the period of the holiday. The damages brought about involuntarily by the travel agency, might be the outcome of a lack of preventative measures, by not adhering to the norms or regulations, or even as a result of professional incompetence on the part of the travel agencies (Kerzner, 2006).

In so doing, the tour agency or operator is material accountable, irrespective of the precautionary norms that may have been applied for defining the responsibilities of the organizer towards the tourist (Carter, 2000). This also imposes the tourist with a comparable obligation. Therefore, the responsibility arbitrates even for the easiest culpability. The tourist may be held responsible for his irrational, or rational actions, whose results represent a risk for the tour organizers or for the provider of the tourism services that is the object of the transactions (Gunn, 2004).

Security Protection of International Tourists by Judicial ApparatusWhile the obligation to demonstrate proof of identity is perceived as a check on a persons’ freedom of movement, a passport constitutes a method of identification that is universally recognized (Enders, 2007). The significance of the passport as a valid identification document is established by the authorities in standardizing its structure and content (Davis & Weinberg, 2000). This is in order to conform to international techniques in simplifying the record of the person’s identity. The risk of theft or loss of the passport is proportional to its significance, and consular institutions are skilled in facilitating the issuance of some provisional identification documents (Berno & Moore, 2005).

Insurance System in Tourist ProtectionInsurance is fundamentally a financial mechanism that facilitates one entity to transfer the risk of potential losses to a second entity, the insurance provider. The insurance provider must be willing to accept this risk for a predetermined duration of time in exchange of imbursement of premiums (Paisley, 2007). These transfers involve risk assessment, and risk pricing. Risk assessment involves the evaluation of risks so that they can be acknowledged and priced. While risk pricing, on the other hand, involves assigning of a monetary value on the risks (Brawner, 2003). Insurance helps in restoring the security of a policy holder following a distress. If designed well, insurance generates inducements for the policy holders to diminish risky behavior (John, 2003). Insurance as a mechanism in risk management runs high in negotiations concerning global climate change under the patronage of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In reality, insurance is among the policy apparatus for adaptation stipulated in key UNFCCC resolutions (Jorgensen, 2011).

Tourist insurance is a policy measure in tourism services that are adopted as a way of providing protection to the insured people from risks that would threaten them in order to grant security (Smith, 2003). As a result of the differing interests among the signatory entities in an insurance contract, namely, the tourists, the insurers, and the brokers, as well as the necessity of extension, in every country, regarding the practice of tourist insurance, the World Trade Organization (WTO) committee of experts decided to incorporate, in the attributions of civic authorities, the negotiation concerning tourist insurances with private insurance institutions. The promotion of tourist insurance to national levels on reasonable tariffs must comply with some conditions (Jorgensen, 2011).

Research MethodologyIt is essential to note that this research will be principally based on the utilization of secondary research as the primary research methodology. The quantitative analysis of data collected from the secondary sources will be the principal method utilized in the secondary research. Data will be compiled from identified materials or sources academic and business journals and books that focus on risk management in the tourism industry. Such sources of information are regularly precise and not manipulative as would be the case with qualitative research (Ellis, 2000). In qualitative research information is distorted or manipulated easily. The study, as has been cited in the aims and objectives section, will seek to explore and establish the risks management associated with global trade in tourism services, and to demonstrate the pivotal role played by risks management in global trade, in tourism services. Secondary research refers to the compilation and employment of available data (Glaser & Strauss 1967). In the context of this research study, the main secondary data sources will be: books, business and academic journals relating to risk management in the tourism industry. The data acquired from the secondary sources will be mainly be utilized for the development of the literature review section of the dissertation proposal. This will assist in supplementing a decisive understanding of the issue that this dissertation explores.

Ethical ConsiderationsAll research findings realized will be handled in the highest degree of prudence and in regard to ethics. None of the sources shall be linked with any definite observation, and neither shall any observation be correlated without clear reference to the source.

Summary and Conclusion

Tourists’ global status makes them increasingly vulnerable in relation to the disloyal conduct of the diverse providers in the tourist services, as well as against the unexpected occurrences. According to WTO estimations, Europe will continue until 2020 as the region that would generate the highest number of tourists. At the international perspective, it was established that, in the future, the tourist consumer’s protection insurance will focus on structured tourist arrangements, as well as on standards that must be appreciated by the expedition organizers, and by tourist services packages providers. In regard to client’s dissatisfaction in relation to the services provided by the expedition organizer, the WTO developed an extremely strict regulation with the intention of protecting the consumers. In the event that the discontent is subjective, meaning communication deficiencies, staff behavior and attitude, the liability is transferred from the tour-operator, and laid on the services provider. In the event of solving of the consumer’s grievances, it recommends an arbitration method, rather than the court of law.

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Borge, H. (2005). The Manuscript of Risks. New York: Wiley.

Brawner, L. (2003). Insurance & Risk Management, Public Library Quarterly, 13(1). 5.

Carter, S. (2000). Tourists & Travelers Social Construction of Asia & Africa as Risky Destinations, Tourism management, 15(2), 23.

Chang, C. & Lee, L. (2007). Economic Growth & Tourism Development: A Clearer Look at Panels, Journal of Tourism Management, 29(5). 80.

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Davis, P. & Weinberg, L. (2000). Introduction to Political Terrorism. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Dirggers, P. (2009). Risks Management in Tourism Programs, Colorado Libraries, 21(1). 3.

Dritsakis, M. (2010). Tourism as a Long-Term Factor of Economic Growth: An Empirical

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Ellis, R. (2000). A Rejoinder to Crime & War on Tourism, Visions in Business & Leisure, 4(2). 2.

Enders, T. (2007). An Econometric Study of the Impact of Terrorism on Tourism, Kyklos, 5(6). 9.

Fortson, J. (2000). Disaster Planning: Managing Financial Risks. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

George, R. (2009). Management of Tourism in South Africa. London: Thames & Hudson.

Gin, S. & Cossens, J. (2011). Tourism & AIDS: Destination Choice & Perceived Risk of HIV Infection, Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 4(2).6.

Glaser, & Strauss, A. (1967). Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research. Chicago: Aldine.

Grabowski, H. (2003). Tourism & Health: Risks, Research & Responses. London: Pinter.

Gunn, S. (2004). Tourism Planning: Fundamentals, Cases, & Concepts. Washington, D.C: Taylor & Francis.

John, C. (2003). Managing Risks & Decisions in Key Projects. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Jorgensen, S. (2011). Social Risks Management: A Theoretical Framework for Social Protection. Oxford: Clarendon Press.

Kerzner, H. (2006). Project Management: Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, &Controlling. New York: Wiley.

Laiming, J. (2001). Insurance: Minimizing Loss & Managing Risk. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

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Richard Rodriguez-Interview

Richard Rodriguez-Interview Reflection

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Richard Rodriguez-Interview Reflection

Richard Rodriguez is a Mexican-American author who has benefited from affirmative action granting him an opportunity to learn. As a child, he was fascinated by books and would read at every chance he got. He attended Sacramento in California, and at the time, he only knew 50 English works. He eventually finishes his university education by studying in the quiet reading room of the British Museum. The main focus of the chapter and the presentation interview is to describe his distressing journey as a minority student who pays academic success and social assimilation with painful alienation from his parents, culture, and past. In the presentation, Rodriguez explains to listeners the high cost of becoming successful in middle-class America. Rodriguez reminisces his journey through education and the significance in his life. He asserts that his success in life was because education changed and separated him from the life he lived before becoming a student. Rodriguez sees himself as the perfect scholarship boy, as described by Richard Hoggart in his book The Uses of Literacy (Rodriguez, 1982). Like the scholarship boy, Rodriguez said that he was the type of student who memorized information in the books to maintain good grades without necessarily developing an opinion. He was denied his past because he had to maintain two different phases while at school and home. Rodriguez says that he encountered nostalgia from his past. While education widened the gulf between his parents and him, it made him care and be willing to write about. The reason why Rodriguez is an author today is because of education.

In the presentation, Rodriguez touches on matters of minority, cultural minority, language, family influence, and education because he wanted to show the audience how his factors helped transform him from a shy and isolated young boy to the man he is today. His life changed when he adapted to the American culture. For the first time, he was not conflicted, and he chose another culture over his Mexican culture. He quickly noticed that there was a demand for well-educated people within the American culture. As a result, he formed an opinion that his family was holding him back and preventing him from getting the education he so much craved for. Rodriguez talked about culture in his speech to show listeners that in order to be successful, he had to separate himself from the family as their actions as the reasons why they were not successful in his eyes. He strongly held that his Mexican culture would only drive him towards financial devastation and failure, issues that are looked down upon in American society. He wanted to show that he had to learn a new culture by himself using books as a guide and education at a very tender age. Although he denies being a minority, it is clear that his Hispanic roots made him a minority. Language and family influence are important factors as they shaped him into the man he is too. His mother had a high school degree, and his father came to the United States to chase a career as an engineer that did not materialize. His parents’ English was poor and as such, they could not help Rodriguez with his studies. At one point, his father tried to help with solving math problems, but he could not get past the instructions. Rodriguez was angry that his parents were not capable teachers leading him to turn to his teachers and not his parents role models.

In my opinion, American society remains one of the most diverse cultures in the world. It has people from all kinds of ethnic backgrounds. Like Rodriguez, I agree that Americans do not speak English but rather speak American. With so many ethnicities, including African American, Hispanic, Native American, Latino, Asian-American, among others, it is difficult to say which language Americans speak. People tend to mix language, and all people incorporate some black American slang, Spanish, and even German in their language. It is high time that people do away with the minority terminology because we are all Americans at the end of the day.

References

Rodriguez, R. (1982). The hunger of memory: The education of Richard Rodriguez (Reprinted 1983). New York: Bantam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz2wLvK9p9Q “Books and Learning”

 

Reasons People Emigrate

Reasons People Emigrate

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Reasons People Migrate

Introduction

Migration has to do with the movement of people from one place to another. Immigration has a dynamic effect on global development and is transforming the world for the better. There are approximately 272 million international migrants, accounting for 3.5% of the global population. A 2020 UN report showed that one in 30 individuals is an immigrant. Asia and Europe alone have up to 84 million migrants. Each year the number of international citizens crossing borders tends to increase, drastically affecting a country’s population size, economic productivity and cultural diversity. This essay discusses the reasons why people emigrate from their home country and immigrate to a new one.

Environmental factors

One reason that makes numerous people move from their home country to new ones has to do with the poor environment. Some people reside in countries that are known to be affected by natural disasters such as tsunamis, volcanoes and even erosion. These environmental factors are caused by extreme climatic conditions. They pose a real threat to people, particularly those disproportionately affected by poverty. The Christian Aid report notes that in the next 50 years, up to 1 billion individuals could be displaced as the effects of climate change continue to deter orate (Spohn, 2017). People that move from their home country into new countries because of such issues are referred to as climate refugees. This does not necessarily mean that they have to be granted refugee status. Seeing that the phenomenon is still new, many countries are yet to know how to respond to the issue.

To Escape Poverty

Another reason people emigrate from their countries to new ones is to escape poverty. Statistics show that in 2020, up to 73% of global immigrants were between 20 and 64 years, as compared to 57% of the whole population (Ríos, López-Navas, Sánchez, Ayala, Garrido, Sebastián, & Parrilla, 2018). There is a huge difference in salaries earned in developing and developed countries. Additionally, the working conditions in developed countries are of a higher standard than in developing ones. This attracts immigrants to move to new countries to get better employment as it will translate into better standards of living. Developed countries also tend to have better social networks making them more attractive to immigrants that are coming from developing countries. In essence, numerous people emigrate into new countries to escape limited opportunities and high unemployment in their home countries.

Love and Marriage

The third reason people emigrate from their home countries into new ones is to chase love and marriage. Today, people do not have to necessarily meet in person. The internet has paved the way for new opportunities for people. The internet has made it possible to court without having met. They could be thousands of miles apart, but with the emergence of technology and the internet, they can keep in touch with each other at all times. Each day people continue to move out of their home country and join their loved ones in another part of the world. While it sounds uncommon and strange, it is the reality of things. We live in a global world where long-distance dating has become common. For couples that meet online and are ready to take the next step of marriage, migrating to stay together is the obvious choice.

Conclusion

In closing, people emigrate from their home countries and immigrate to new ones for numerous reasons. Some people migrate to escape poverty, while others migrate to escape environmental disasters. Others escape to chase love and marriage. It is important to realize that immigration is a major life decision. People should think carefully before migrating as it means starting life fresh in a new place which can be quite scary.

References

Ríos, A., López-Navas, A. I., Sánchez, Á., Ayala, M. A., Garrido, G., Sebastián, M. J., & Parrilla, P. (2018, March). Does the attitude toward organ donation change as a function of the country where people emigrate? study between Uruguayan emigrants to the United States and Spain. In Transplantation Proceedings (Vol. 50, No. 2, pp. 334-337). Elsevier.

Spohn, M. P. (2017). Emigrants’ Stories of Foreign Aid and their Reasons for Emigration: Guatemalans on the Move. Universitas Psychologica, 16, 133-147.

This paper presents an analysis of Niky that deals with the sale of Niky shoes for sports persons.

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING

(ACC 100)

Project Assignment

Contents

TOC o “1-3” h z u EXECUTIVE SUMMARY3INTRODUCTION4PROJECT FEASIBILTY5

BALANCE SHEET……………………………………………………………………………9

INCOME STATEMENT…………………………………………………………………….11

CONCLUSION13

RECOMMENDATIONT14

Q1-

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This paper presents an analysis of Niky that deals with the sale of Niky shoes for sports persons. Phil knight the CEO of Niky had taken sixteen years to build Niky into a competitive number one athletic-shoe company in US. During the development of Niky, Adidas a Germany company was dominant in the market and it owned about 80% of the market share. Knight marketing techniques and approach revolutionized the industry through provision of groundbreaking technologies that made Niky brand the most recognizable in the world. By 1980, Niky had dethroned Adidas in the market share.

INTRODUCTION

The CEO owned almost half of the company shares. Before the company became Niky, it began as a small company known as Blue Ribbon Sport. The CEO of the company Mr. Phillip Hampson Knight was born in 1938 in affluent suburb of Portland. He becomes one of the best middle-distant runners in his high school track team.

OUR MISSION

“The company’s mission is to provide exceptional footwear”

OUR TEAM

The company contains qualified and experienced manufactures and designer. They are responsible for creating exceptional services and incomparable footwear to their customers.

AIM

The main aim of Niky include

To attain their customer’s satisfactions

To reach all markets segments

To produce quality footwear

To operate in the global market

PROJECT FEASIBILITY

INITIAL EXPENSES

Renting expenses4,000

Labour for construction6,500

Licensing1,800

Other miscellaneous charges 2,000

Total Initial Expenses14,800

INITIAL ASSETS

Office building and properties 250,000

Office Equipments20,000

Materials 205,000

Other miscellaneous charges 7,000

Total Initial Assets Required510,000

Required capital 350,000

COST OF SERVICES

Items Price Daily Qty Weekly Qty Monthly Qty Yearly Qty Daily Exp. Weekly Exp. Monthly Exp Yearly Exp

one shoe 2 4 28 120 1440 4 28 120 1440

Closed sport Shoe 4 4 28 120 1440 8 56 240 2880

Adidas 8 14 98 420 5040 56 392 1680 20160

basketball shoes 6 2 14 60 720 6 42 180 2160

                   

TOTAL                 26640

ANNUAL VARIABLE EXPENSES

Radio and TV adverts6,100

Maintenance of equipments5,000

Other expenses 2,400

TOTAL13,500

ANNUAL FIXED EXPENSES

Rent8,500

License Renewal2,500

Business Insurance2,600

TOTAL13,600

NIKE COMPANY

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT DEC 19, 2013.

PROPERTY AND ASSETS

Property and Building140,000

Office Equipment20,000

Dental Equipment205,000

365,000

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash8,000

Prepayments4,00022,000

387,000

CAPITAL AND LIABILITIESAED

Opening capitalPrevious year’s

Investment550,000

Profit for the Year70,000

620,000

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable25,000

Advanced Fee from Contracts22,000

Accrued Expenses15,00063,000

683,000

NIKE COMPANY

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DEC 19 2013.

REVENUESAED

Dr. Professional Charges87,000

Professional Receipts19,000

Other Income11,000

117,000

Taxes2,800

Telephone1,900

Business Insurance2,600

Advertisement9,10016,400

Net Profit133,400

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CONCLUSION

The increased demand for the products in the sporting clothing market in USA over the last 20 years provided a great opportunity for Niky Shoe Company. The only good quality brand, which existed in the US market, was Adidas shoes from Germany which were very expensive and not available. This economic situation provided a very good environment for Niky brand to take root very quickly due to its availability and affordability. Niky is usually making much profit due to its increased sales and lowered costs through economies of scale it is enjoying.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Marketing

Marketing will help the company to increase sales and reduce costs. Utilization of internet for marketing will provide Niky with an intangible asset such as market research and consumer buying trends. Through data retrieved from consumer’s Niky will be able to analyze and monitor the buying behaviours. Market research helps them to generate data to be used in analyzing the market trends to organize promotions and marketing campaigns.

Price

Niky has no problem with the price, this is because it acts as prices setter alongside Adidas and Reebok. Niky sells its products at whatever price because of an inelastic demand for its products. Expensive promotions don for Niky produced tuned consumers to believe that Niky produces quality products, which are worthy whichever price they will charge. More so, Niky does not gain competitive advantage through the prices they charge customers.

Introduction to corrections (2)

Population Explosion

Student’s name

Institutional affiliation

The world’s population has exploded over the past half-century. Overpopulation is one of the challenges that continue to pose a danger to the environment. Notably, overpopulation places demand on land and resources, leading to widespread environmental issues that impact living standards and the global economy. This paper discusses the causes, effects, and solutions used in halting the population explosion.

Some of the causes of population explosion have to do with improved fertility, poverty, poor use of contraceptives, and child labor. Today many women have embraced fertility treatments which make it possible for barren to have children. Poverty coupled with lack of resources leads to overpopulation owing to increased birth rates. Underdeveloped countries have poor planning when it comes to reproductive health. This leads to unexpected pregnancies which are exacerbated by poverty. According to UNICEF, approximately 150 million are employed particularly in countries without labor laws (McCann, 2017). Overpopulation leads to low life expectancy especially in less developed countries because the population strains a country’s resources, including jobs, food, and medical care. Moreover, overpopulation leads to the extinction of world life as people destroy natural habitats like forests because of increased demand for land. Overpopulation also impacts fast climate change. Human activities affect climate change and change global temperatures. Potential solutions for population explosion are better sex education, increased access to contraceptives, educating people on the subject and changing policy for increased benefits.

Population explosion remains one of the biggest crises facing humanity today. Engaging in dialog and sensitization especially in schools, can go a long way in addressing the problem. Causes of overpopulation are liked to improved fertility, poverty, poor use of contraceptives and child labor. It is prudent that the above-mentioned problems be addressed as they can lead to a knock-on effect leading to untold problems in the future.

References

McCann, C. R. (2017). Figuring the population explosion: Demography in the mid-twentieth century. Feminist Media Histories, 3(3), 30-56.

Paris is Burning (1990)

Paris is Burning (1990)

Student’s name

Institutional affiliation

Paris is Burning (1990)

Introduction

Paris is Burning (1990) is a documentary that centers on the drag scene of New York in the 1980s with a focus on voguing, balls, and the dreams and ambitions of people that gave the era vitality and warmth. Specifically, the film details the ball culture of the gay, transgender, Latino, and African-American communities of the time. The film’s characters include Venus Xtravaganza, Will Ninja, Octavia St. Laurent, Freddie Pendavis, and Sol Paendavis Williams, with the main characters being Dorian Correy, Pepper LaBeija, and Angie Xtravaganza. Pepper LaBeija is an American fashion designer from the Bronx. Pepper is also a drag queen, and she details her experience with competitions and balls. Angie Xtravaganza is a renowned drag performer in the city. Alongside Hector Xtravaganza, she founded the House of Xtravaganza. Additionally, Dorian Corey is also a fashion designer and drag queen from New York. She had performed as a drag queen for many years before creating a clothing label. She succumbed to AIDS at 56 years.

Paris is Burning does not have a specific plot. Instead, the three main characters remember and narrate their lives as they attempt to expound more on the subculture of balls and its significance to the LGBT pantheon. The film explores gender roles and the semantics of ball culture (Feldman & Hakim, 2020). The competitors in the featured ball walk on the runways like fashion models. The decision is based on various criteria. They must have a talent for dancing and must wear the finest fashion. Most importantly, the winner must look as much as possible as the gender they purport to be. Essentially, they are judged on if they could pass as their purported gender in the real world or not. The documentary’s director interviews numerous leading people in the ball scene. Angie Xtravaganza changes her last name to Xtravaganza. She is a transgender dancer and singer in the ball scene. She adopted numerous street children that later became superstars in their own capacity. Pepper is the fashion designer majority of the costumes work by the contestants. She is the only remaining member of the ball scene, as most of them have passed on. The majority of her performances are Egyptian-themed. Angie has over two hundred and fifty trophies.

Various themes are addressed in Paris is Burning, such as sexuality, race, and gender. Sexuality is the most evident theme as the film centers mostly on the LGBTQ movement of the 1990s. Despite the hate and discrimination, they go through, these individuals still proudly represent themselves in ball competitions. Some of the performances depicted gay men dressing up like their heterosexual counterparts to fit in a society that is against them. LGBTQ individuals express their inner struggles they otherwise could not showcase in the normal world (Parrine, 2017). The theme of race is also evident. Most characters in the film were Latino and African-American. Initially, these people were most discriminated against for being minorities. Their involvement in the drag scene and ball culture made them even bigger targets of racial discrimination. Some were disowned by their loved ones and kicked out the society for challenging norms. In African-American communities, gay, queer, and transgender people were discriminated against and isolated, exposing them to violence (Schweitzer, 2017). The theme of gender arises during the competitions. The competitors were mostly men who dressed up and performed as women or women performing as men. All their actions purported the idea that gender does not exist, so they can be who they want. Their performances depicted their rebellion for social norms that mainstream media showcased to the masses.

References

Feldman, Z., & Hakim, J. (2020). From Paris is Burning to# dragrace: social media and the celebrification of drag culture. Celebrity Studies, 11(4), 386-401.

Parrine, R. (2017). Gender Construction, Kinship and Mourning in Paris Is Burning. Revista Estudos Feministas, 25(3), 1419-1436.

Schweitzer, D. (2017). Having a Moment and a Dream: Precious, Paris Is Burning, and the Necessity of Fantasy in Everyday Life. Quarterly Review of Film and Video, 34(3), 243-258.

Reflection-Paper

Speech Essay

Insert Name

University of Maryland University College

For me taking Foundations of Oral Communication was more than a required. At first I thought I was already decent at public speaking but I was in for such a surprise. After the first practice upload I knew what I wanted out of this class, I wanted to overall improve my skills. In just a few weeks with the help of my professor and fellow students I did as such and noticed a clear difference.

For our first assignment we were to create an Introduction Speech. This was to be a 2-4 minute introduction of ourselves that I didn’t do so hot on. I received a 65% on the presentation not because of how I talked it but the content I presented. Looking at the critea that was required to be in the speech I went down the check blocks putting in the bare minimums required. The meat of the essay was lacking. This is my first experience and I used it to make sure my other projects didn’t suffer as well. I learned that its important to put supporting information and lesser facts into the presentation instead of just saying the main topic and moving on. I spoke about different adventures that I went on extremely vague instead of giving one or two examples in detail. I talked about different wonders that I’ve seen, but instead of talking about how I’ve seen lighting storms onto of Mount Fuji or seeing the aural borealis while climbing in the Adirondack Mountains I just moved on. So overall in my first assignment I learned that main ideas need to be supported by reliable and relevant information.

Moving to the second assignment dealing with interviewing another person. Overall I felt personally that it went fantastic. Everything went smoothly and without much stutter or pause in conversation. I learned from my previous assignment to make sure that I went into detail with questions and responses. Making sure that there was substance to the questions was my number one concern at this point. This time I received a 38/50 (95%). I was very happy at this point, but even more so to see how I could further improve. When reading over the notes I found that I made a simple mistake right at the start… not engaging a handshake. After reading this it dawned on me how easy of a mistake it truly was. Shaking hands to me is not very important personally, but this is not personal choices but business choices. Truly more than just a gesture, the handshake is important to establish a connection with the person. Also this creates an opening to further set a comfortable climate and make the interviewee more engaged. The only other obvious mistake that I made was not having follow on questions for every response I received from my interviewee. When asking about his greatest challenge about being in the service he talked about missing his family. A clear obvious question that should be asked is how do you keep in touch? I will remember to listen more carefully to such delicate responses and make sure to ask follow up questions. On the flip side of negative is positive, and the feedback was mostly of that. I created a listing of questions that was clearly identified what was going on and covered many aspects of the interviewee life. Attempted with success to avoid filler words such as um and uh, being honest this is the biggest achievement I reached in this class, previously I would use these words but with some practice I stopped. Opening and closing questions were worded properly and with good balance. I received note of having good body posture, this is another skill that is invaluably learned in this class. Body posture keeps your energy high which makes the interviewee more active with better responses. At this point I’ve obtained a few new skills in talking with others and learned of more ways to fine tone other aspects.

My informative speech is next up, this was defiantly different than anything else I’ve done… for now I had an audience staring at me. When writing my script to read I thought it would be just like the interview but with two more people… Not the case at all. Right at the start I didn’t feel nervous, but instead I felt nothing at all. I forgot everything I wrote and couldn’t make it without flash cards. I know with practice I can overcome this small anxiety, but was fun to find out it’s there! Now reading with flash cards I was able to finish. What I learned from this project was no matter how comfortable you are around people when performing a new task you never know what to expect. At this point in the class we’re moving to starting the PowerPoint assignment in regards to a charity of your choice. Right off the start I knew that I would want to present the ALS foundation. I went to various websites collecting information, plugged it all in and thought I had created a decent PowerPoint. Where I went wrong here was obvious because it was in the reading. I had put too many words into various slides, some had little too much empty space, and I did not cite my references correctly. Reviewing and correcting the slides because I would use them in my presentation of my next assignment I saw exactly where I went wrong and saw how the correct format would help present more efficiently.

The last presented assignment was the persuasive speech which I felt I ran into the most roadblocks I could have. The first and foremost biggest disadvantage is the medicine I’m on for a pulled shoulder muscle. Presenting a speech or lecture while on any kind of drug is very difficult I believe even for the experienced, let the show must go on. So I slurred some words by mistake and looked at my screen maybe little bit more than usual, however there was more to come. My little angel, Mia she’s two years old, ran into the room screaming… I had to excuse myself for a moment to take her into other room and come back. I know that this kind of thing can happen to anyone but when I returned I had little mind freezes because I was still thinking of my child instead of my speech. When I snapped back to reality I still had the anxiety from leaving camera which didn’t help me finish off my speech. I know that I could do better, but I did my best and the experience alone is what’s most valuable. For our final assignment we had to write an essay with different choices. I wrote about my experiences with the class and how each project had left different impressions on me each time. I believed I would improve vastly on each skill never making the same mistake twice. This is far from the truth and what I realize that no one will be a professional speaker without much due practice. Instead I’ve identified what areas I’ve improved in and what areas are lagging behind. I will continue my practices in public speaking because it’s definitely one skill set that is required in today’s society.

All in all I’m very satisfied with the knowledge I’ve learned while taking the Foundations of Oral Communication class. Each time I read my professors reviews on my assignment I took her constructive critic with no salt and used it to become better. In just a few weeks I’ve become more confident with speaking in groups because of the skill sets this class has taught me. My goal for this class was to improve my skills and that goal has been met. I will be pursing in the future the means to further improve myself in this field.

SPECIFIC

SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE REALISTIC TIMELY

I would like to lose weight by the end of August, to become healthy I aim to lose 10kgs I will create enough time for exercise to be able to achieve the goal Loosing weight will enable me to gain health benefits such as reduced risk of contracting chronic diseases eg. Hypertension and diabetes I will constantly monitor my weight and by the end of August I should be at 60kgs.

The whole family wants to increase vegetable intake from the month of July onwards, to improve their health statuses We will ensure that vegetables are included in at least one meal each day We will buy and store fresh vegetables in the kitchen, to avoid missing them in the meals. We will also save enough to buy more vegatbles. Increased vegetable intake will improve the health statuses of the family members by boosting their immunities; thus, reduced risk of contracting cohronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer By the end July we shall analyse our dieting trend to determine whether we ate vegetables everyday

I want to spend more time with my kids from this month onwards, to help nurture their behaviours, academic performance, and self-confidence I plan to spend more time with them in the evening when am free from work I will create more time to spend with my kids by quitting one job, to relieve myself from excessive pressure. Spending more time with my kids will enable me to concentrate on guiding their conduct and behavior, as well as assist to boost their academic progress by helping them in their homework By the end of the month of June, I will evaluate the amount of time that I would have spent with my kids to determine whether it was sufficient and effective.

I plan to be walking in the evening while going back home from work, from the beginning of July to increase my level of activeness I will be walking everyday in the evening while getting home from work I will be able to walk back home; the distance from my workplace to my home is about 2KM, I will avoid wasting time after work to prevent myself from getting home late Walking will help increase my level of activeness; thus, help in burning down my calories which will in turn promote losing of weight By the end of June, I will count the number of days which I walked back home, to evaluate whether I would’ve achieved the goal

I want to save money to find my own place to rent by the end of 2022. This will help to cut the expenditure spent on rent, and help in saving the money for other purposes. I will be saving 5% percent of my total salary every month. I will find a better-paying job to be able to raise the funds. Finding my own place to rent will help me save more money for other purposes By the end of 2022 I should’ve managed to save enough money that would be sufficient to buy a house

I want to save money for my child’s baptism in 2 months to dedicate them to Christianity I want to save $150 by the end of July. I will save $75 this month and $75 in the next month. I will avoid spending excess money on unnecessary things to be able to save enough money for the baptism event Baptism is important for my children as it will help to dedicate their lives to Christianity By the end of July, I should’ve saved $150 for the plan

I want to get a better job by the start of 2023, to earn enough money that will help me fulfill my personal goals. I will search for better jobs in which I can specialize. I plan to improve my professional skills to be able to become an outstanding candidate for better job opportunities. Getting a better job will increase my chances of getting a better salary which will help improve my family’s lifestyle. By the end of 2022, I should’ve gathered enough professional skills which will make me an outstanding candidate for employment.

We plan to save for a car $6000; and buy it by the end of 2022 to be able to get to work early We already have $3000, and still have to save $3000 more for the purpose. We will ensure that we save $150 each month to raise the cash by the end of this year We will avoid spending too much to be able to save enough money to get the car Buying a car will help us to get early to work as well as provide the family which transport means during family vacations. By the end of 2022, we should’ve saved $6000 for the car.

I plan to read more storybooks to my children before their bedtime from the beginning of July, to improve their creative writing and academic performance at school. I will be reading at least one storybook every evening I will buy a variety of storybooks and keep them at home for use. I will be able to read one book every evening for my children before they go to bed. By the end of this month, I will make sure that I have stored enough books in the house

I plan to take English classes and learn it as a second language to perfect my communication skills before the end of the year I will enroll in the English classes before the end of September, and schedule at least one class per week I will create time during September to attend my English classes Taking English classes will help improve my communication skills s well as heighten my opportunities for better employment By the end of the year, I should be and to have completed my English classes

I want to file for sole custody of my daughter by the end of this year, to ensure sufficient protection and care for her. I will start filling for the sole custody in July. I will save enough money for the court fee to be able to finance the process. Filing for sole custody will enable me to provide sufficient care and protection for my child By the end of September, I should’ve filed for sole custody.

Am planning to save for a family vacation which will happen in December this year for our recreational purposes I plan to save at least $150 every month from June to December to be able to raise enough money. I will reduce my spending to allow myself to save enough money. Going for a vacation will improve our bonds as family members, as well as help to refresh our minds By the begging of December, we should’ve been able to raise enough money for the vacation.

I plan to open a bank account by the end of July, to be able to save my funds. I plan to save money before the end of July, to open the account. I will save at least $300 by the end of July to be able to open the account Opening a bank account will help me save my money for future plans. Before the end of the July, I analyze my savings to assess whether I would’ve saved enough money

I want to get a driver’s license before the end of September, to be able to drive my car legally. I plan to enroll in the driving classes in August. I will attend my driving classes to learn how to drive properly Getting a driver’s license will enable me to drive freely and safely to work. By the end of August, I plan to have completed my classes.

Software Ethics

Software Ethics

Institution

Date

Ethics in Software Engineering

Making and keeping up a safe processing environment is progressively more troublesome as systems get to be progressively interconnected and information streams continually unreservedly. In the business world, network is no more nonobligatory, and the conceivable dangers of integration do not exceed the profits. Consequently, it is extremely paramount to empower systems to help security benefits that give satisfactory assurance to organizations that lead business in a generally nature’s turf. Recorded are elements to be considered while getting unapproved access.

My first thought would be the security of those included in get to this data: they ought to have the capacity to do this with most extreme alert since it may cost them their opportunity on the off chance that they are found doing so. Secondly is to guarantee use of systems that will be utilized by this staff to guarantee they are not found. For example I would introduce the pretexting strategy likewise referred to in the UK as blagging or booing, is the one thing that must be put into thought first: it is the demonstration of making and utilizing a concocted situation to captivate a focused on exploited person in a way that builds the chance the victimized person will uncover data or perform activities that would be unrealistic in standard circumstances (Shull 2008). An intricate falsehood, it frequently includes some former examination or setup and the utilization of this data for mimic to make authenticity in the psyche of the target. This method might be utilized to trick a business into revealing client data and also by private examiners to acquire phone records, utility records, managing an account records and other data straightforwardly from organization administration agents. The data can then be utilized to make considerably more noteworthy authenticity under harder addressing with a supervisor (Hazzan 2008).

An alternate viewpoint to be considered is Phone phishing which is tricky to distinguish and uses a rebel intelligent voice reaction (IVR) framework to reproduce a true blue sounding duplicate of a bank or other foundation’s IVR framework. The victimized person is provoked to bring into the “bank” by means of a number gave with a specific end goal to “check” data. A common framework will reject log-ins persistently, guaranteeing the exploited person enters Pins or passwords various times, frequently unveiling a few diverse passwords. More exceptional frameworks exchange the victimized person to the aggressor acting like a client administration executor for further addressing. Albeit all the above methods appear fit and engaging guarantee security of the staff included in concentrating such data, it is likewise a dangerous move since it disregards on others rights. As an individual taking a shot at this task I would rather report any suspicions moves by the suspected people to the pertinent powers as opposed to making a situation in which I could end up on the wrong side of the law.

Designers use demonstrates from multiple points of view as a major aspect of their critical thinking exercises. A few models are physical, for example, a made-to-scale smaller than expected development of a scaffold or building. Different models may be nonphysical representations, for example, a CAD drawing of a cogor a numerical model for a methodology. Models help designers reason and comprehend parts of an issue. They can likewise help designers comprehend what they do know and what they don’t think about the issue close by. There are three sorts of models: notable, analogic, and typical. A famous model is an outwardly comparable yet fragmented 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional representation for instance; maps, globes, or constructed to-scale models of structures, for example, spans or expressways (Carroll 2007). A notorious model really looks like the antiquity displayed. Interestingly, an analogic model is a practically proportionate yet inadequate representation. That is, the model carries on like the physical curio despite the fact that it may not physically take after it. Cases of analogic models incorporate a little plane for wind shaft testing or a machine reenactment of an assembling procedure.

Benchmarks give necessities, details, rules, or qualities that must be seen by architects so that the items, procedures, and materials have worthy levels of value. The qualities that different principles give may be those of security, unwavering quality, or other item attributes. Measures are viewed as basic to specialists and designers are relied upon to be acquainted with and to utilize the fitting gauges as a part of their control.

References

Shull, F., Singer, J., & Sjøberg, D. I. K. (2008). Guide to advanced empirical software engineering. London? Springer.

.Hazzan, O., & Dubinsky, Y. (2008). Agile software engineering. London: Springer.

Carroll, S., & Daughtrey, T. (2007). Fundamental concepts for the software quality engineer: Vol. 2. Milwaukee, Wis: ASQ Quality Press