...Analyzing Cynthia Fisher Grantham University In the article “Give Congress Some Credit for Tough Workdays” Congress is uplifted and spoke of as hard working Americans. Rose, the author, wants his audience believe in the good things that Congress does for their country. He explains that according to Public Policy Polling, “Congress is literally less popular than cockroaches and traffic jams” (Rose, 2014). “This is a bum rap” (Rose, 2014), he proclaims, denying that the reputation given has been misconstrued. Throughout the article Rose gives examples of the truth that Congressmen must deal with many issues in their field. “They take heat for nearly every vote, they find themselves on the wrong side of disagreeable and quite vocal dissidents” (Rose, 2014). While issues the author provide are true in facts, important information to why Public Policy Polling discovered the dishearten conclusions are not mentioned. Rose gives a classical argument filled with filled with substantial relevance to his claims. He also recognizes the weakness that “There are cockroaches in the Congress” (Rose, 2014), however, he feels the pros outweigh the cons in the debate. It is certain that the author is strongly sympathetic to the accusations portrayed over the Congress. He is clear and concise with giving reasonable points to the sacrifices that is made by these politics. The author speculates, “The overwhelming majority in Congress believe in what they are doing” (Rose, 2014). Rose wants his...
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...Elisabeth Hood Miss.Vann English 1302 July 18, 2013 Final Draft Analyzing Nora Ephron In the selection The Boston Photographs,” the author Nora Ephron shares one of her selections from her collection Scribble, Scribble: Notes, on the media (1978). This selection was a response to the “The Boston Photos,” that were captured by Stanley Forman, from the Boston Herald American who used a motor –driven Nikon set at 1/250, 15.6-s. Ephron tries to inform and persuade the readers on why those Boston photos should be publish and why all photos make great journalism and she accomplish those things. With that being stated, her thesis and purpose of this selection is that photojournalism is better than written journalism. Ephron explains and give her opinion and others opinion on why and why not these Boston photos that were token around the 1930’s should or shouldn’t be publish for the public eyes. The audience of this selection would be students that major in photography or journalism, and on the other hand people who read the newspaper on the daily. Ephron starts her selection off by giving the reader background information on the Boston photos. She did not leave the audience guessing on what she was talking about. These pictures were taking while a firefighter was trying to save a young women’s and child’s life during an apartment fire. The photographer, Stanley Forman did not know the ending outcome of that failed rescue. As he took the photos you see the firefighter grabbing...
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...Analyzing Art Josh Bedard Rasmusen College Submitted for G125/HUM2023 Section 14 Humanities - 2014 Winter Quarter Analyzing Art The piece of art that I chose was the Mona Lisa. This is one of the most well-known pieces of art in the world. It is also covered in mystery. The painting is one of a woman named Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo. She is sitting in a chair looking at the painter. She has a subdued look on her face, yet if you look closely at her eyes and lips she almost has a smirk on her face. One that is trying to say “if they only knew what this painting was about.” As if it was meant for as a clue for one or two few special people to see and not the everyday person. I like many people are not sure what the reasoning behind this painting is. The painting could have been for just a painting or as some people think it could have been for a whole other reason. Some think that it could be a female version of the painter himself or have hidden meaning within the painting. When looking at this painting I think there is a story behind it. I think her eyes tell you a story that many people may not see. I think that there is a reason for this painting that many have not looked at. It almost seems like she is trying not to laugh while posing for the painting. As if what she is wearing and the way she is posing is as if she is trying to trick everyone who will be looking at the painting. This painting show perfectly what the...
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...Analyzing Messages COMM/470 June 11, 2012 Jose Lepervanche Analyzing Messages With the modernization of communication, there are different dialogues in which people can compose messages. These dialogues have certain components that show the importance of the message and try to communicate that importance in an effective way. The wording, sending, and receiving of a message affects the comprehension, and the direct response to the message. This analysis will examine three messages and provide information on the context of the sender’s information. Then evaluate the affect content, media, and technology has on feedback. Analyzing Three Messages The first message (Appendix A) is from the United States Department of Education. The purpose of this message is to inform the recipient to reapply for financial aid. The technology and environment in which this message takes place is via e-mail, which is an appropriate manner. The purpose of e-mail gives the recipient the most efficient way to complete the reapplication process. The message provides a link allowing easy access the government website and gives directions needed to complete the process. There was no noise related to the message it was direct with specific instructions. The message requested no feedback through email, but it did give directions to frequently asked question, if questions occur. The second message (Appendix B) is from Iliff School of Theology. This message was a reply from a request for information...
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...Analyzing a Website Michael Buggs IT/236 3/10/2013 Daniel Liu Analyzing a Website The website I will analyze is www.footlocker.com. The homepage is a little cluttered with too much information on the homepage. The fonts and color schemes are great because they used a black or dark grayish wood floor background. Every link they have on the homepage when you scroll over it has submenus to choose from which is awesome. As you make you way further down the homepage there are videos you can watch, see what’s trending on Facebook, they even have a place where you can sign up to win a scholarship for college. There are things that I like about this site. The first thing I like about this site is that you can customize certain shoes to your liking. For instance you can pick the new Kobe Bryant shoes (Kobe 8) and change the color of the shoes from the heel to the tongue of the shoe and even change the shoe strings before you order them. Another thing I like about www.footlocker.com is that you have a lot of shoes to choose from. They have everything covered from infants to grown people. When you select a submenu you want to go to they have options on the left side of the screen so you can narrow your choices down from prices, size, colors, and even how wide you want your shoe. I also like when you are looking for a shoe you can see how many shoes you want to see on the page at one time. It is 60, 90, or 120 items per page you can view. They way they used the fonts and color schemes...
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...Analyzing Messages COMM/470 Dwight Fryer University of Phoenix August 10, 2015 Dawn McDowell Analyzing Messages The skills of being able to write, receive, and send a message requires communication as well as awareness by the sender and receiver. The sender should always be aware of the tone of the message they are writing and if the point of the message is made clear. The receiver should be open to feedback, which is either negative or positive; they should also be able to distinguish the difference between them. When sending and receiving messages, communication is very important. How a message are created and received will determine how others will perceive it when they are reading. Raffoni (2009), "Framing is the essence of targeting a communication to a specific audience" (p. 2). A message is a type of communication between that expresses the sender's thoughts and opinions and occurs between a sender and receiver. After a message has been received and read the receiver should be able to understand what the message is telling or asking of them. Messages are created with the purpose of being persuasive as well as informational. Messages are used to explain information. They can also be used to persuade, inform, and or seek action from the receiver. Messages that are sent with the intention of altering the receiver's thoughts and opinions are persuasive. Whereas action Messages encourage the receiver to perform specifically. I will analyze three messages...
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...Analyzing Risk November 11, 2013 Analyzing Risk This document will cover the definition and description of risk management. Topics covered include the philosophy, methodology, and the purpose of analyzing risk as well as development of a risk management plan and a procurement management plan. Identifying risk is the process of determining which risks may affect the progress of the project. The project stakeholders are usually included in the risk identification process. These stakeholders include the project manager, risk management experts, the project team members, and end users. Identifying risk is an iterative process because new risks can develop in a short period and should be integrated into the risk management plan. The process of risk planning involves following a series of steps that can be continually repeated in sequence throughout the life of a project. The first step in the process is risk planning. Risk Planning Risk planning begins with getting solid backing from the project stakeholders for the risk management approach (Marchewka, 2009). Support from the stakeholders will ensure that the resources required for a successful risk assessment are available to the project team. The second part of risk planning is to be prepared for the risks that are identified. The team must plan for the potential resources and tools required to perform proper project risk management. After the stakeholders have committed to the risk management approach, it is...
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...Wal-Mart: Analyzing Success ACC/280 Date Wal-Mart: Analyzing Success Wal-Mart has come a long way from when they first opened their doors in 1962. Just as the Company’s logo has changed over the years so has the company itself. The company has grown from a small town store to a well-known name globally. The company’s five year financial summary shows Wal-Mart being financially secure in which a large amount of companies are just struggling to stay afloat. Review of where Wal-Mart came from and where they are today along with the company’s financial success will help shed some light on why they are so successful today. History of Wal-Mart According to Wal-Mart.com (n.d.), Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart discount store in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962. The purpose behind opening Wal-Mart was to help people save money and live better lives. Seven years later on October 31, 1969 the company incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Company shares originally began trading on the OTC markets in 1970 and two years later was listed on the New York Stock Exchange ticker as WMT. In 1983 the company opened their first membership warehouse style store, Sam’s Club, and five year later opened the first supercenter Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart’s mission statement has continued to this day and has played out in...
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...Analyzing art in the modern day culture is an art form on its own. The exhibition, “The Look of Law”, shows the different point of views of politics and conveys a message that looks down upon the government. It concentrates on the way how our society interprets current law and the choices our government makes. Susan Silton’s sculpture, “Bomb, Leaflet”, displays a green missile that has the word, “empty” written on the side. Her art piece refers to the “weapons of mass destruction” that were found in Iraq. She exhibits a powerful disapproval to the war in Iraq, like most of the other art pieces in “The Look of Law”. “Bomb, Leaflet” addresses the theme of the exhibition by pointing out the key aspect of poor political decisions in a variety of ways. First, the key word “empty”, is written on the side which condemns the lying and scheming of the government. Secondly, the missile is the color green that would be completely noticeable in the desert and would be impossible to “hide”. Susan Silton wants to make it sure the viewer realizes the premature decision of the government’s actions to go into war. One of the very sole reasons of why this country went to war with Iraq was because of the weapons of mass destruction. Also, “Bomb, Leaflet”, will remind people the original reason of engaging in a war has been lost in time. Most citizens have forgotten the cause and allow the media to tell us what to think or not to think. I believe this exhibition’s primary goal is to reverse that...
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...Analyzing a Web Page BSHS/352 November 22, 2011 How to Properly Analyze a Web Page At the click of a button, a person is able to search the internet for what he or she needs. In the past 25 years, the internet has hit the largest boom that has yet to be seen on planet earth. The internet is a handy tool that allows a person to access any information he or she desires effortlessly, with little to no cost, depending upon what the person is looking for. The key to using the internet is to understand its purpose and what the site is trying to provide. Not everything that is on the web is legit or trustworthy; this is why it is important to really analyze the website thoroughly before taking too many actions. In today’s paper, I will be analyzing a specific web page and discussing my findings. I will also be discussing the value and relevance of this site to clients or human services agencies. How to Evaluate a Website According to Widener University, there are different ways to evaluate a website. “When evaluating a website, a person should check for: authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity” (www.widener.com). Websites are generated with several domains such as gov, edu, org and com. Unlike most sources, the internet is unfiltered. If there is any question whether or not the website is legit, then there is a slight chance that it may not be. There is slim to none on the control of what is being posted over the internet, so virtually anyone can create a website...
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...Analyzing Messages Randy Koval COMM/470 April 19, 2016 Rosalind Raby Analyzing Messages When analyzing messages, the Basic Communications Model is the starting point for analyzing the communications process in terms of the intent of the sender, the needs of the receiver, and the elements of the communications environment. This paper will analyze three business related messages that one has sent or received and analyze these messages using the communication process. This analysis will include the descriptions of the purpose, sender, receiver, message, environment, technology, noise and feedback. While analyzing the messages, one will determine whether the explanations of the messages were appropriate as well as explain how the content, media and technology of the feedback are appropriate for the purpose of the audience. Message 1 (Face-to-Face) The first business related message is face to face between me and my immediate supervisor. My supervisor and I had a meeting in her office to discuss scheduling for upcoming projects which is the purpose of the message. My supervisor (sender) asked me how I (receiver) want to schedule staff accordingly in order to efficiently be able to manage the projects over the weekend. I responded with my ideas as to go about scheduling in order to efficiently staff for the projects. My supervisor then agreed with my proposal and I went on to schedule the staff after coming to our conclusions. Given the environment and purpose, the explanation...
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...Analyzing Art For this module assignment I chose to do my paper on "Vincent van Gogh, Still Life of Oranges and Lemons with Blue Gloves, 1889". I chose this painting because I am rather familiar with it. In elementary school my teacher had us try to draw a painting by Van Gogh and this is the one I chose (didn't come out too pretty). My grandmother also has a imitation of the painting in her dining room. Today, Vincent van Gogh is widely regarded as one of history's greatest painters and an important contributor to the foundations of modern art. The completion date of this post-impressionism still life, was in the year of 1889. The place of creation was Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Vincent van Gogh painted this picture soon after his release from the hospital, where he was recovering from the disastrous final days of Paul Gauguin’s stay with him in Arles. In a long letter to his brother Theo posted January 23, 1889, he mentions creating this painting alongside several other issues, including the need to make money through picture sales. He likely had the market in mind in painting this still life. Van Gogh was clearly attracted to the shapes and hues of the citrus fruit arrayed in the wicker basket, and the way their varied orb shapes play against the weave of the dried sticks, the whole set off by the prickly needles of the cypress branches. Van Gogh refers in his letter to an “air of chic” in this picture, prompted perhaps by the inclusion of blue garden gloves. The...
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...Analyzing a Job Misty Diaz HRM/531 Human Capital Management July 18, 2011 Carol Jackett Analyzing a Job This paper will discuss changes made to a job description that was acquired from jobseekers.com for a Sales Representatives/Service at Catholic Healthcare West. A job description is used to describe in writing the overall summary of a task or job requirements ( Wayne F. Cascio, 2010). Many organizations use job descriptions to ensure that the employees are aware of what he or she will be entering into as far as position requirements. When many people look for employment, a job description can verify if he or she has the qualifications for the position prior to applying for the job. Organizations use job descriptions when recruiting for positions within or outside of the organization. Determining a Need to Create Job Position When reviewing the job description posted on jobseekers.com for the Sales Representatives/Service, their need for this job position was urgent. The reasoning behind this was because the start date actually was for someone to start as soon as possible. I would have changed that for a start date to be tentative pending a review. The former makes the description of the job sound too desperate. This description could cause a multitude of unqualified people to apply for the position. As the mentality could be that the organization would take anyone for this position, thus possibly sounding unprofessional and undignified. Strategy...
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...Analyzing a Job MGT 531 August 27,2012 Analyzing a Job TO: ExpressJet Hiring Managers FROM: G. Redd Department of Flight Operations Third Floor DATE: August 27, 2012 SUBJECT: Identifying the requirements needed to fulfill crew scheduling gap Understanding responsibilities of a position is the sole responsibility of the human resources department to obtain and have a basic understanding of what the functions of the position is. This memo identifies responsibility for the crew scheduling position. Defining certain attributes for the position such as position details, duties, performance requirements of the position, and knowledge and skills required. The memo will conclude with determining the organizational positioning of the opportunity and how the opportunity is consistent with ExpressJet’s strategic goals. Problem Scheduling has become increasingly dependent upon skilled multi-taskers, team players, effective listeners, analytical persons, and good problem solvers (thinking outside the box). This requirement has been the focus of a substantial effort over the past year. Unfortunately, with minimum pay, none friendly family schedules, and lack of communication this department is not functioning to its full capacity and is wearing on the few good employees, which in turn is causing an alarming high turnover rate (ExpressJet Airlines Inc., 2012). Responsibilities for the position ➢ Ensuring flights operated by ExpressJet have proper crew compliment ...
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...Analyzing Disclosures The footnote describing cash, cash equivalents, receivables and inventories for Home Depot for the year ending on January 31, 2010, are all included in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The Summary of Significant Accounting Policies is always the first footnote in financial statements prepared. This footnote is prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and contains the general policies for recording assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. When firms wish to include more extensive remarks about these elements of the financial statement, they often add footnotes dedicated specifically to an area, such as inventories, investments, receivables and long term assets. For the year ended January 31, 2010, Home Depot decided to make all their remarks about cash, cash equivalents, receivables and inventory in the first footnotes, making this a many page footnote! There are no disclosures about cash since this is usually assumed to be bank balances and does not required additional comments. The disclosures about cash equivalents, however, is very brief, this indicates that the liquidity of Home Depots investments are highly liquid. Home Depots maturities will mature within three months or less and is reported with cash ("cash equivalent"). The footnote disclosure about receivables is rather interesting. First, Home Depot is mostly a cash or credit card retailer. They have some contractor house accounts...
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