The Cult of Civilizations Student’s Name Institution Affiliation   Synthesize your notes from the film into themes, concepts, and idea The theme of the film is the concept of civilization. In the film, civilization is presented to originate from one place and then spread all over the world. In part one, of the film, interactions of various civilizations led to transformations in the world of arts. The second part of the film covers Industrial Revolutions and its impact on the world. What does the text have to do with you, personally, and with your life (past, present or future)? The film shows how interactions led to transformations in the world and this closely related to past life experiences. When I joined high school, I had a negative attitude towards mathematics. Interactions with classmates in high school helped me change the perception I had towards mathematics. How much does the text agree or clash with your view of the world, and what you consider right and wrong? The text agrees with my view of the world…

Student’s name Professor Course Date   Skills in Civil Engineering Civil engineering has become an integral part of contemporary society. Civil engineers continuously come up with ways to protect and improve our environment. Engineers design and supervise construction of railways, airports, harbors, dams and other projects that involve technical skills and keen attention to detail. Engineers are responsible for almost all structures that exist on the face of the earth. A successful engineer prides himself in knowing that his or her creation leaves a positive impact in the society. A major in civil engineering equips the learner with a variety of skillsets. Firstly, being in charge of mega projects requires an engineer that will inspire and lead his team to meet deadlines within time. The responsibilities bestowed upon an engineer to complete various projects require leadership skills. It involves planning and prioritizing activities as well as authoritatively making decisions that keep workers motivated. Leadership skills learned when studying a major in civil engineering can also be used in solving another day to day problems. Additionally, studying civil engineering will develop…

COMMODIFIED CITIZENSHIP 7   Running head: COMMODIFIED CITIZENSHIP 1                     Commodified Citizenship Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation                       Commodified Citizenship Cash-for-passport is an emerging trend where individuals with financial might can acquire multiple citizenships globally in a world that is becoming increasingly capitalistic. In the past, the extent of identity associated with citizenship was priceless, and nation-states were willing to defend this status as part of each’s social responsibility. Nonetheless, as the neoliberal perspectives continue to become widespread, aspects such as citizenship that would formerly be considered inestimable have become overly commodified. Today, citizenship has become a commodity that is readily available to the highest bidder. This paper dissects the changing scope in the commodification of citizenship. The surge in the commodification of citizenship introduces critical ethical and legal concerns to nationalists especially on the meaning attached to the state of belonging to a specific political community. Background The term citizenship refers to an innate or acquired status of belonging to a…

Student’s Surname 4   Student’s Name Instructor’s Name Unit Name Date   Since time immemorial human beings have associated their identity largely with where they reside. Identity is critical to a person as it gives an individual a sense of belonging. Because of the need of the need for self-belonging and people who share a geographical region the emergence of the term “citizenship” has emerged. Hence this term can either be viewed in a sociological manner or political manner. I a sociological manner an individual or group is seen to belong to a certain community, these individual are connected and share certain characteristics and goals. On the other hand, citizenship in regards to politics is where individuals are formally recognized by the state through birth, marriage, and award by the state through a legal framework and have rights and duties. However, ‘active citizenship’ has got more to do than just belonging to a certain community or state. Active citizenship advocates that people get involved in the activities of their local communities, for example educating the youths or engaging in a…

Surname 2 Student’s Name Professor Course Date Family Conflict and Career Choices Family influence plays significant roles in the selection of career choices and interests in life. The conflict between Cisneros and her father exemplifies the negative impacts on the choice of career paths. They affect the capacity of people to select employment opportunities and social engagements that align with their values and beliefs. Cisneros’s interest is in writing while the father thinks that she should go to college to get a husband (Cisneros, 89). The father does not appreciate the roles of women in the society as seen in the way he canonizes his sons at the expense of Cisneros. “…my father meant my destiny would lead me to become someone’s wife.” The father does not appreciate writing as a career (Cisneros, 91). “…only daughter, the writer.” Cisneros’ family expectations are similar to those of my family. Being the only daughter in a family of five meant little attention on the girl child. My father also seemed to like my brothers as compared to me (Cisneros, 90). He sent…

Chudrapthc part B Psomas, EL & Fotopoulos, CV 2010, ‘Total quality management practices and results in food companies,’ International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, vol. 59, no. 7, pp. 668-687. Psomas and Fotopoulos (2010) in the journal have outlined total quality management and productive maintenance as the strategic framework for the management of the assets in the food industry. The strategy is fully implemented and adhered to by considering the ISO 55000, which guides how to go about the quality of the food products. The authors have outlined the particular strategies in ensuring that practices undertaken in the food industry are maintained at high standards as well as giving and review of generating performance and maintenance operations when it comes to packaging assets in the food industry. The strategy is geared to ensuring that all customers’ demands are met in the packaging of food products. The journals propose management of the quality as a strategic framework in ensuring that companies in the food industry can deliver acceptable quality to the customers. Psomas and Fotopoulos (2010) have also incorporated total…

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE 3   Running head: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE 1                     Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Tanaesa Costa University of North Florida                   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an inflammatory disease of the lungs that disrupts the free flow of air in the lungs. Some of the main symptoms include; difficulty in breathing, wheezing, mucus production, and coughing. The disorder is mainly caused by long-term exposure to particulate matter or irritating gases, especially from tobacco smoke. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease also increases the risk of developing lung cancer, heart disease, and other various conditions. The most common type of illness that contribute to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is chronic bronchitis and Emphysema. Chronic bronchitis results in inflammation of the bronchial tubes characterized by mucus production and severe cough. On the other hand, Emphysema is a condition in which the alveoli of the bronchioles of the lungs are destroyed as a result of exposure to particulate matter or…

Surname 5 Surname 1 Name Professor Course Date Choosing a Major “Millions of people saw an apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.” these words were spoken by Bernard Mannes Baruch was born in 1870 and died in 1965. Baruch was an advisor to the 40th president of the United States. Education is the foundation of what people will desire to specialize in the future. Education gives people a platform to think out of the box and create something new that will solve various problems in the society. Choosing a major in college is a decision that affects someone’s life. It is, therefore, an important thing for students to learn factors of choosing a major in college or University. Notably, for students to choose their majors, they need to know what excites them the most. Education is made up of many felids of studies and students tend to follow a specific subject that excites them the most (Fink). Many students get to stick with one subject form grade one to high school while others get to choose…

Causes of Dirt and Build Up on Solar Panels Solar panels perform better on the first day after installation. Over time, the performance reduces, and it might take more than 40 years for the decline in performance to get to the bottom. One of the causes of the decline in performance is dirt. Once you install your solar panels, they are exposed to the open air, and dust starts settling on them. The dirt blocks the much-needed sunlight making them less efficient. Causes of Dirt and Build Up on Solar Panels There are several causes of dirt and build up on your solar panels. The location of your home and your panels’ positioning plays a crucial part in your solar panel system and the causes of buildup. The common solar blockers include; Leaves Water Dust Best Ways to Clean Solar Panels Solar panels do not have any moving parts, and this minimizes the need for maintenance. However, proper cleaning of solar panels is an important aspect of maintenance that increases its efficiency. Below are the best ways to clean your…

Surname 1   Name Instructor Course Date Choosing a Post-Secondary Program Question 1 The University of Toronto, 27 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1 Canada Phone contacts: 416-978-2011 and the contacts of the program guide in the undergraduate program that I have chosen, 416-978-2190. Question 2 Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) in Psychology Question 3 Admission Prerequisites High School Diploma: Grade 12 in English, Mathematics, and Biology (Ontario) Other accepted requirements: High School Grade Score (US), CAPE among others. Question 4 Additional Requirements Students are required to write an official letter expressing their interest to join the institution and study psychology and for those who would want financial aid would be required to write a letter of intent and essay showing why they need to get a scholarship. The deadline for the application is August 9th, 2019 for those in Canada but for the international students the deadline is August 16th, 2019 and the program takes four years for those who enroll straight from high school and two years for those who have a diploma in any health related…