...Zoe Luo-Reading Notes-1/13/2016 I have read Schumacher’s book in last year Spring term for a seminar preparing for Peace Corp. To be really honest, before I learned Professor Steve Cohn’s paradigm theory, if I heard about his ideas in China (any Chinese universities in class), I would think this is the trick which Westerners think of to play us! After my macro economics class and deeper experience with “Paradigm theory”, I know Schumacher’s paradigm is not a trick or nonsense. It is just different from the paradigm I have before, neoclassical (if I really have one before). Even so, I still think his paradigm is not going to work in China according my experience and my understating. However, during the winter break, I spent 6 weeks in Germany. I mainly stayed in North, Flensburg, Hamburg, but also traveled to Munich in Bavarian area. This 6 weeks completely changed the way I see Schumacher’s ideas. After I come back, this time I read the book again and connect with my 6 weeks’ experience in Germany and my daily observations, I believe I see something new from Schumacher which I have never think about before. I understood Schumacher’s holy trinity of “health, beauty, and permanence”, “The great majority of economists are still pursuing the absurd idea of making their ‘science’ as a scientific and precise as physics, as if there were no qualitative difference between mindless atoms and men made in image of God. Economics has only become scientific by becoming statistical.” I...
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...2015 Segmentation and Targeting Case Discussion Case: Vanraj Mini Tractors: Is Small Beautiful? 1. Evaluate the attractiveness of different market segments for Vanraj? The segmentation can be done on the basis of the land holding, the type of soil (geographical) and by the type of the crop cultivated. The focus states for Vanraj Mini Tractors are MP, UP, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Field trials conducted to check its functionality in black and laterite soils have provided satisfactory results so segmentation on type of soil (geographical) doesn’t seem necessary. To understand and to solve the problem of choosing the right segment for Vanraj we have focused on the cost benefit analysis from the perspective of small farmers having average land holding (as per the report and economic survey) size of 1.4 hectare. It is noted that Majority of the tractors are bought on credit availed from banks. Due to restriction in credit from banks to marginal farmers as their land holdings are less than 3 acres; Vanraj may not be viable for them. Thus marginal farmers are not part of the target segment. But As per case to target small farmers they need to make them switch from use of bullocks or from the use of rented tractors to Vanraj. From the cost benefit analysis it would be possible for us to conclude that using Vanraj tractor provides clear advantage over using services of rented tractor by a small farmer. When we compare it with the use of Bullocks the initial cost of Vanraj...
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...The Burmese pythons are ruining the Everglades. They are an invasive species and are eating the small mammals in the Everglades. The Pythons are originally from Asia but were transferred here by trade and pet markets. These reptiles may look beautiful but they are dangerous The Burmese Pythons have come to Florida from Asia. The pythons prey on small animals like the fox, rabbits, and the bobcat. According to Burmese Pythons: The Snake That’s Eating Florida “the Burmese python is magnificent and powerful animal.” The pythons are beautiful but dangerous. The pythons have heat sensors to be able to hunt on their prey. The python is a reptile so it is cold-blooded. The teeth of the python are curved backwards so when they bite their prey it is...
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...After starting as a small trading post in the eighteenth century, Detroit went on to become an industrial power house. However, as beautiful as it may seem, the modern Detroit is not the same city it was prior to 1960. In the last half-century, the city has been struck by crime and violence. That is when an "All-American City" became an eyesore, a blighted spot on the map. Attempts to reverse this downward trend have been made throughout the years; major construction projects appeared, and continue to appear, everywhere in Detroit. One of the most significant projects was the remodeling of Campus Martius. It was completed over a decade ago. This plaza still remains as the main gathering place for Detroiters and a great advertisement for the City of Detroit. With all the completed and yet to be completed projects, it may seem that Detroit is far past its decay; however, when one takes a closer look at any of the Detroit landmarks, one will see that Detroit appears to be beautiful only on the outside. The city and its elected officials have created a fake impression of perfection. Unfortunately, just one block away from these "pockets of improvement" is the true Detroit. Campus Martius was established in the eighteenth century as a military training ground. It is important to note that prior to 1805 Detroit was designed in a grid system. In 1805, a fire engulfed Detroit and destroyed Campus Martius and all wooden structures, leaving only a stone fort untouched (Beckett). Although...
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...We live in a society with countless expectations associated with it. You must be beautiful, you must be skinny, you must have all the latest gadgets and of course the newest products. What started these phenomena? Advertisers have people wrapped around their fingers when it comes to new products that make your life more efficient. Advertisement companies have strongly emphasized the importance of being beautiful and how to do so. However, every so often these products leave the consumer with unrealistic aspirations. They discover ways to exploit the weaknesses of the consumers by offering superior merchandise to what they currently own. Advertisers have shaped our society with an unrealistic portrayal of an ideal foundation, leaving us defenseless against this regime. There are many definitions of beauty and there should not be one stereotype of how it should be. Commercials have a devious way of altering the societies perception of “beauty”. Looking natural and healthy was once the ideal portrayal of beauty. The meaning of being “beautiful” today has dramatically changed since our society has been brainwashed by the thousands of industries trying to sell their products. An example of this is the phenomena of looking young. Corporations have made us believe that the only way to truly look beautiful is to be young and flawless. There are millions of skin creams and formulas like Olay and L’Oreal to make your skin “wrinkle free” which will then result in magnificence. These...
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...first I thought it will be a really small museum. But once I arrive that museum was bigger then I thought. At the fornt of the museum there are many beautiful sculpture on the side of the walk way. And In the norton simon museum thery divided the mesuem in to different section. And the paint was organize by the time of the painter. We saw a lot of amazing paint , and also a lot of paint that have told in our class. The museum was located in a beautiful city that I really liked. The whole city is old and beautiful. In the city I feel like im in europe. We arrive there and saw a lot of amamzing paint. We saw a lot of amazing paint in the museum. I love few of the amazing paint in the museum. And the painter that I love the most is Van Gogh, and his paint he use a technique that all of his paint are rough, deep, and tick. But the color he used are colorful. And the piant that I love the most from him is the paint called mulberry tree. And the second painter that I love is degas that he used a Pastel on wood to draw on it. And in degas's scelpture he used rough, strong texture that is very different from the scepture that I used to know. And the paint that I love the most from degas is Woman drying her hair it shows the body of the girl and how smooth the paint is. After finish the drink we walk to the garden in the norton simon museum and we saw a lot of beautiful flower and a small pond in the middle of the garden. The garden was so beautiful that we spent the whole afternoon...
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...With increasing drought levels rising in California we must diminish our water consumption. Growing up you were told not to leave the ware running while you brushed your teeth, but what if there was a better idea. Landscapers have actually developed beautiful water conservative gardens just for this reason. Not all ideas of saving water are hard, new landscaping can actually be quite beautiful. After 4 years of cons3ecutive drought in California, that is now approaching its 5th year, house owners and landscapers have teamed together to provide amazing gardens and landscapes that's soul purpose is to conserve our state's fresh water source. Urban development uses 10% of California's water, if we just changed all developing house's landscapes...
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...Coast Communities. Many of the city's 26,000 residents are young professionals and new families who are committed to the success and growth of the small and historic coastal Florida community. History Of Rockledge The historic city of Rockledge is the oldest city in Brevard County. Founded on August 7, 1887, the city was named of the ledges of rock found on the shores of the Indian River where the city is located. The early success of the town was in large part due to the prosperous area citrus industry. Tourism also became an important part of Rockledge, and in the earliest part of the 20th century, Rockledge earned a reputation as a resort town. Nearly every winter the town's population would rise ten-fold and crescendo to almost 2,000 in number. Steamboats and rail lines connected Rockledge to other Florida areas. Many of the early passengers on the lines who travelled to the area were...
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...bigger sizes are no longer carried, or ten small sizes and one large size of the same blouse will be displayed on the rack. When a young girl is shopping, she doesn’t look at sizes right in the beginning; she finds what she likes and then looks for the size. When she sees there are only small sizes available, which may not be her size, she may start to feel a little discouraged and feel the need to have to change herself just to get the blouse she likes because the store only carried them in a small or extra small. There is a store located in California called 5, 7, 9; this store only carries sizes that are 5, 7 and 9. This means that any girl who is over the size 9 and does not fit into a 5 or a 7, cannot shop there. This is degrading to girls who do not fit into those sizes. It is not only clothing stores that make a statement on body image, it is also high fashion models. Fashion model requirements are vigorous. First, she must be at least 5 foot 6 inches and her weight no more than 115 pounds. This is a very unhealthy way of living, yet fashion industries put the most expensive clothes on these models that are a size 0, this makes us believe that this is how beautiful should look. Editor of Reality Check: An Experimental Investigation of the Addition of Warning Labels to Fashion Magazine Images on Women's Mood and...
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...Making this choice together as a couple can be a fun experience. If you have always dreamed of a barn wedding with plenty of beautiful outdoor space, you may want to consider Lillibrooke Manor and Barns. Great Location Lillibrooke Manor and Barns is located in the Thames Valley. It is just two miles from Maidenhead train station and about a 40-minute drive from central London. The M4 and M25 both give visitors easy access to the venue. Options Options are always important when planning a wedding. With Lillibrooke Manor and Barns, you have great indoor and outdoor options to make your day exactly the way you want. The Great Barn This Grade II Listed barn is great for large wedding parties. It has standing room for up to 200 people. It is a...
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...Picture this: flashing camera lights, a beautiful outfit, and empowering words pouring out from the photographer that dances around one while trying to find their most flattering angles. How would they feel? Loved? Confident? Amazing? Confidence plays a very large role in our society. So many doors open up when one possesses confidence. Confidence, the key to the world, empowers worthiness. My greatest desire in life, to change the world by giving people unfailing confidence, can be achieved by capturing ravishing photographs that reveal their worth. The lack of confidence, a serious issue today, affects how one thinks and acts, how they feel about others, and how successful they become in life. What may seem like such a small characteristic...
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...room in my parents’ house. In my opinion there isn’t any better view out there. This view overlooks the front porch, front yard, and parts of our farm. Right outside of the window on the front porch is a porch swing. This brings back many memories from swinging with my parents when I was younger to swinging during thunderstorms with my girlfriend. Looking past the swing is our beautiful landscape that my dad and I installed. Next, comes the front yard which is about half an acre. To most this might seem big but growing up on a farm it is quite small. Past the front yard is one of our hay fields that are typical of the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania. This hay field goes down into a valley before coming to a stop by the road. On the other side of the road is a small hay field. There is a small creek that goes under the road and runs along this small hay field. This side of the farm is where the most beautiful views take place. The first view that catches my eyes is our three barns which contain our hay, tractors, and other equipment. Two of the barns are newer but the biggest barn and most beautiful one was built in the late 1800’s. The barn has an older look to it and used to be used as a dairy barn where they milked the cows. By these barns is a pond which brings back so many memories from going swimming at family reunions, and going fishing with my grandpa. I can imagine the sun glistening off the water when the sun hits it just right. Above the pond and to the right of...
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...to fashion, when In her country you bought fabric and took it to a seamstress and she made the dress for you. But in America you go to the department store and you know the size that your needing to purchase. Fatema was taken back by such a thought that women are categorized by a number on a piece of clothing. She compares being restricted to a size is “more violent restriction imposed on women than is the Muslim veil” (Mernissi 276). Fatema Mernissi’s confusion and outrage about the Western fashion restrictions is just as infuriating to me. For myself I take the stance of beauty being from within, I do not think a woman should be considered beautiful because she’s a size 4 or 6, I believe a woman should be considered beautiful by her inward self....
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... beauty is defined as the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations, meaningful designs, or something else. By this definition, anything that provides pleasure to one's mind can be considered beautiful. This concept of beauty is seen as being quite abstract. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is the phrase that is often heard when discussing the topic of attractiveness but is this true? Does beauty really depend on who is looking? Beauty or aesthetics are often looked at in reference to artwork. Aesthetic means to be “concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; also the philosophical theory or set of principles governing the idea of beauty at a given time and place (dictionary.com).” These words will be used interchangeably throughout this paper. There are many different opinions on what aesthetic qualities allow a painting to be considered beautiful. Some of these qualities are balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, sequence and repetition (Clair, 1939). Another article by Chen (????), measured what participants looked at when deciding whether or not a painting is beautiful and the frequent factors were meaning, brushstroke, style, shape, perspective, mood, originality, balance, and unity. An exhibition at the Birchfield Penny Art Center displays many of Charles Birchfield’s famous artwork and with every second Friday being free to students, it’s no wonder visiting...
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...In a small island at the end of the earth, their once ruled a great powerful Queen. Her name was Lady Song. The reason she had such a unique name was because her singing could calm crowds of angry, wild people. She was very beautiful and cunning/smart. Her gentleness and humbleness was what made her people adore her. Lady Song was always giving and sacrificing for her people. She loved the trust and adoration that her people gave her since her parents never gave her the love she needed when she was a little girl. She thought her people were her number one priority at all times. The island was very beautiful and tropical, warm and sunny most of the time. The islanders loved the juicy fruit and beautiful flowers that grew around everyone’s houses....
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