...Ouroboros Cloud Atlas “The important part of this responsibility becomes manifest when we as ourselves: out of the system of values giving consistency to culture, which ones shall we choose for making them the sense of our life? The answer is based, of course, on free choice. But this implies a great responsibility, because we have to decide which values we choose for guiding our being: placing us in a ridiculous and ephemeral world, or those which offer depth to our personality and elevate it to the maximum of humanity.” (Source: Culture and Freedom (Romanian Philosophical Studies, III), (3rd ed.), The Relation Between Value and Cultural Development. In Marin Aiftinca, pp. 16-17.) “So, the past erupts into the present not only announcing the other, repressed, side of modernity but also seeding a more unruly disturbance. Modernity does not merely become more complex through the addition of the unacknowledged; it remains irretrievably undone by the questions it can no longer contain. The archaic, presumed to lie back there in the mist of time, appears in the midst of modernity bearing another sense, another direction. An absence, the ‘lost’ world of the past against which the present measures its ‘progress’, unexpectedly returns to haunt modernity. Rational certitude confronts a ghost that bears witness to the return of the apparently timeless economy of the ‘archaic’ and the ‘primitive’: ‘a rumour of words vanish no sooner than they are uttered, and which are therefore...
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...Negotiations for Life Scenario 2- Collaborative paper MGMT 570 Conflict Management Keller Graduate School of Management Conflict happens every day whether people are ready for it or not. Understanding how to deal with the conflict in the workplace is essential to a business such as More Power Inc. where there is a particular conflict to be discussed in the following case study involving managers Joe Newcomer and Kim Khan. Presented in the case study will be conflict assessment, situation analysis, and a recommendation based on data evidence gather by collaborative effort of Team 2. Conflict Assessment To define the major conflict issues between Joe and Kim it starts with relation of formality versus informality in the approach to managing and representing More Power Inc. First, there is the company’s 30 day return customer product return policy to which Kim does not practice strict adherence. Is this autonomy or defiance? Next there are the handshake deals with vendors. A handshake is an incomplete contract that increases the chances of misunderstanding or uncertainty of the agreement between two parties. This can even be a violation of the business’s Code of Conduct as a conflict of interest. Then there is the interaction and treatment of employees that is impacting overall morale and productivity of the team. In evaluating the conflict resolution components it was taken into consideration the concept of knowing one’s...
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...Atlas Shrugged “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for the sake of mine.” This is the oath one must swear by in order to make it into the exclusive John Galt highly intellectual society. John Galt is a character in the book “Atlas Shrugged” who is the creator and inventor and is a symbol to the power and glory of the human mind. The people who become a part of his society believe that taking care of oneself is more important than being humanitarians and providing support to those who need it. In Galt’s society there are no issues with money. There are no worries about the government taking and spending our hard earned money on war, illegal immigrants, and welfare. If only real life were this simple. However, this is a state of living that is simply not feasible. This never has happened or never will happen in my lifetime. To begin refuting this view of Any Rand, I think it is necessary to analyze the core value that is overwhelmingly displayed in Rand: Selfishness. Rand makes no secret of her selfishness. She thinks the world would be a better place if everyone was selfish. However, she also thinks that any infrastructural and economic progress shouldn’t come out of our taxes, but instead we should rely on the wealthy to make donations in the name of selflessness. That seems very contradictory to what she preaches, as well as very unlikely. Rand supports greed. The greedy won’t have...
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...Final Paper Difficult Conversations By Wayne State University School of Social Work Social Work 6991 Professor Pauline Everette Fall 2012 Conflict is everywhere we go, at home, school, church in the community and especially at work. How we decide to handle the conflict at hand will determine whether we strengthen the relationship or break it up. Each situation can be dealt with in a way that can bring healing instead of animosity and further pain. Most of the time conflict is looked at as a negative experience that most people refuse to be a part of because of their own lack of conflict management skills; but if both parties are willing to sit down and discuss the issue, there is a possibility of a positive resolution. If conflict is dealt with properly and successfully from the beginning then there will be a greater understanding from each individual involved and an increased likelihood of unity as well as an improved relationship. In this paper I will discuss difficult conversations I had with my son, John, (name change for confidentiality), when he was 16 years old, who is now 26. As a teenager I expect him to go through teenage issues, I expect conflict which is a natural part our interactions, and disagreements, but as a parent I must effectively address these conflicts/disagreements to improve our relationship and to promote growth. After experiencing these issues with John I have a to react based on the different individual personalities...
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...U5014042 ENGN2226 Portfolio Analysis of the Impact of Replacing Out-dated GPS Devices in a Taxi Fleet Name: Samuel Stefopoulos Student ID: u5014042 Course name: Engineering Systems Analysis Course code: ENGN2226 Lecturer: Chris Browne Assessment piece: Individual Portfolio Date submitted: 25th October 2013 U5014042 ENGN2226 Portfolio Summary GPS devices have become increasingly common due to the advancements of electronics. They can now be hand-held and are highly prominent on roads. This is particularly noticeable in taxis, as most cabs are now fitted with some form of GPS device and many fleets have enforced mandatory GPS policies. This document analyses the impact and worth of refitting a fleet of taxis the size of Canberra Cabs with new portable GPS devices. A series of systems analysis techniques were applied in the analysis of the devices in order to reduce the complexity of the components. A major period of device improvement was identified as the time between 2007 and 2009 based on a diffusion of innovations analysis. The analysis of two particular devices, the TomTom XL 310 (2007) and the Garmin Nuvi 1350 (2009), were used as a comparative measure of the improvements made in the time period. The devices chosen for analysis were ergonomically assessed in terms of their user interface. The major factors improved were found to be the prediction of text and consistency with other devices users may be familiar with. An experiment was then designed and performed to...
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... Howard Roark and Ellsworth Toohey are declared in The Fountainhead where they both exclaim prime illustrations of a realistic perspective. Specifically, Roark is the hidden side of society that is obsolete, and hard to understand that is actually among realization. Evidently, Roark is an exemplar of the "individual" that is truly successful for his talents, reason, drive, and inner beliefs: " they were sketches of buildings such as had never stood on the face of the earth."-(7). Roark absorbs his art impression into buildings and architecture. His artistic view is quite unorthodox that is questioned. Society's view on abstract structure is irrelevant to Roark's behavior. He avoids any temptation of conformity to commit to his personal architectural art; to rid himself of the traditional disposition. His work was disregarded from what society accepted from its decision.The affair of conformity is discouraged in the novel, and continues in a current humanity. Modernism was pertinent to Roark's self consciousness. Subsequently, Individuals that reach a level of conformity will reach an uncertain channel, where they will fade with the rest of the same parallels. The attitude and angles of Howard Roark are solely circulated around the novel’s theme: the primacy of the individual and positioning of rational thought. The concern permits the ideas that individuals will reshape the course of history, not the collected reforms. The lesson will disregard such practices such as: collectivism...
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...Who Is John Galt So who is John Galt and what does he represent? Is he the man who begged on the streets of New York or is he some cold, calculating, cut-throat railroad owner? Is he a saint or is he an incarnation of the devil himself? Or is he none of these people! Ayn Rand left a lot of questions unanswered in her literary epic “Atlas Shrugged”. Some readers would like to find the answer on their own. They are left with a nagging feeling long after they have turned the last page and closed the book with a sigh of either relief (at least the speech is over) or of nostalgia (oh, why did it have to end so soon). I happened to fall in the latter category. John Galt means different things to different people. To me he is a pillar of strength, a beacon in a storm, a guiding life-force. One of my favourite quotes from the infamously long John Galt speech is “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” At first glance, it might look like it promotes selfish conduct or is even borderline narcissistic. But the beauty of the thought lies in the fact that it embodies the very essence of ‘self’, of existence for the sake of fulfilling ‘your’ purpose. It speaks of giving it your all, of going that extra mile, not because you want to impress or beat somebody, but because you are meant to do it for your ‘own’ sake alone and as if that is your only purpose in life. Another one of Galt’s powerful quotes...
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...Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd.: The Air Compressors Business at the Crossroad About Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd.:- Ingersoll-Rand, Inc., USA is a global major in the manufacture of a wide range of equipment catering to diverse industries. Its equipment have been used in a number of prestigious projects all around the globe like the Panama Canal, the Hoover Dam and the English Channel Tunnel. Ingersoll-Rand’s business in India dates back to 1871. But, it began major operations when it incorporated a private limited company under the name Ingersoll Rand (India) Pvt. Ltd. at Calcutta in 1921. Some of the key points to note about the company are:- * At first it was only a trading company but in 1965, owing to upbeat demand for engineering equipment, its first manufacturing plant was set up in Naroda, Gujrat to manufacture reciprocating compressors. * Went public in 1977. * In 1978, a second production unit was set up in Bangalore to manufacture engineering tools. * Major capacity expansion of both plants between 1993 and 1997. * A number of additions were made to the product portfolio in 2000. The current situation (2002):- * Turnover of Rs. 406.2 crores * Employee strength of 1000 * Rs. 80 crores worth of exports. * 22 company offices and more than 80 distributors. IRL’s Air Compressor Business:- Air compressors are used in all types of manufacturing industries. They’re classified according to capacity as low (0.5-40 HP), middle (40-100HP)...
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...fancy watch may look professional, but let’s be honest. Cell phones and IPods tell you the time when you’re out and about, and virtually every appliance in your home – such as your refrigerator to your stove to your coffee maker to your television and your DVD player – has a clock. No one wears wristwatches anymore, unless he or she grew up with one. Lastly, another known piece of technology that has become extinct would be Dial-up Internet access. It’s hard to find someone with who uses a phone line to connect to the internet when there are many alternatives such as wireless internet; better known as “WIFI”. “Extinct Species” Atlas Bear Size and Weight: Up to 9 feet long and 1,000 pounds Diet: Omnivorous Distinguishing Characteristics: Long, brown fur; short claws and muzzle About the Atlas Bear: The Atlas Bear is named after the Atlas mountains that spans modern-day Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. This bear was the only bear ever to be...
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... At the end of Part II, Ellsworth Toohey confronts Howard Roark and says, “Mr. Roark, we’re alone here. Why don’t you tell me what you think of me?” To which Roark replies, “But I don’t think of you.” The theme of The Fountainhead is: individualism vs. collectivism in men’s soul; which could be compared to Ellsworth Toohey vs. Howard Roark. The hero, Howard Roark, is a unique architect. He struggles to succeed in life with the constant negativity from the public. Ellsworth Toohey is the villain in the novel and purpose in society is to make second-handers the forefront of society. Ellsworth Toohey represents collectivism. The book is reflects the conflict of those who has a mind of their own and those who allows others to dominate their lives. There are the alternatives of modern collectivism (communist, fascist, and Nazi). The Fountainhead shows the hatred for man from society that dare to try anything different than what it is. Society could be also viewed as man-worshipers. Howard Roark is a man who is brilliant and creates new type of designs that are usually rejected by most to the society. Many creators and inventors, just like Henry Cameron, struggle to win acceptance for their ideas against the very traditional society, which are used to one type of style of building: Renaissance. American architects largely copied Greek and Roman designs. Cameron is portrayed as Howard Roark mentor and was the best architect of his time. He was also one of the first to design skyscrapers...
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...Amazai Tex. 39 AMFL Amin Fabrics 40 AMMF AL-Meezan Mutual 41 AMSL AL-Mal Sec. 42 AMZV AMZ Ventures 43 ANL Azgard Nine 44 ANLCPS Azg Con.P.8.95 Perc.XD 45 ANLNCPS AzgN.ConP.8.95 Perc.XD 46 ANLPS Azgard (Pref)XD 47 ANLTFC Azgard Nine(TFC) 48 ANNT Annoor Tex. 49 ANSS Ansari Sugar 50 APL Attock Petroleum 51 APOT Apollo Tex. 52 APXM Apex Fabrics 53 AQTM Al-Qaim Tex. 54 ARM Allied Rental Mod. 55 ARPAK Arpak Int. 56 ARUJ Aruj Garments 57 ASFL Asian Stocks 58 ASHT Ashfaq Textile 59 ASIC Asia Ins. 60 ASKL Askari Leasing 61 ASML Amin Sp. 62 ASMLRAL Amin Sp.(RAL) 63 ASTM Asim Textile 64 ATBA Atlas Battery 65 ATBL Atlas Bank Ltd. 66 ATFF Atlas Fund of Funds 67 ATIL Atlas Insurance 68 ATLH Atlas Honda 69 ATRL Attock Refinery 70 AUBC Automotive Battery...
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...By: Asana Kusnadi Mid Semester Examination Table of Content 1. Background 2. Vision Statement 3. SWOT Analysis of SpaceX 4. Porter’s Five Forces Model 5. SpaceX TOWS Matrix 6. SpaceX Business Model 7. SpaceX Business Level Strategy 8. Conclusions I. Background SpaceX or Space Exploration Technologies Corporation is a space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by former PayPal entrepreneur and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. SpaceX was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. It has developed the Falcon 1 and Falcon 9 launch vehicles, both of which were designed from conception to eventually become reusable. SpaceX also developed the Dragon spacecraft, which are flown into orbit by the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, initially transporting cargo and later planned to carry humans to the International Space Station and other destinations.[1] By 2012, SpaceX had over 40 launches on its manifest representing about $4 billion in contract revenue—with many of those contracts already making progress payments to SpaceX—with both commercial and government (NASA/DOD) customers. As of December 2013, SpaceX has a total of 50 future launches under contract, two-thirds of them are for commercial customers. SpaceX's low launch prices, especially for communication satellites flying to geostationary orbit, have resulted in market pressure on...
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...When I received a copy of James S. Valliant’s book, The Passion of Ayn Rand’s Critics: The Case Against the Brandens, I was a little apprehensive about reviewing it. It seems that every time a discussion commences about the “juicy” bits of Ayn Rand’s sexual and romantic entanglements, it takes on a life of its own, and the discussion never seems to end. Cyber-forums can’t even mention this book without provoking hundreds of rancorous posts among people who are still personally involved in the developments surrounding the break between Ayn Rand and Nathaniel Branden and Barbara Branden. It’s as if the War of ‘68 is still raging. I was fortunate when I came to the study of Ayn Rand. I was eight years old when Rand and the Brandens went their separate ways. I knew none of the principals involved, and didn’t actually discover Rand’s work until nearly ten years later—when I was a senior in high school in 1977. And even after I’d discovered her work, I'd read everything she wrote without the assistance of going to live lectures or attending group meetings of people sitting around a vinyl turntable or an audio-tape player, listening to recordings of said lectures. I eventually listened to the vast bulk of those lectures as background for the preparation of my book, Ayn Rand: The Russian Radical, but even that research was pursued independently. My work was not the product of any assistance from any Objectivist institute or organization. Around 1992, however, as I was researching my...
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...The Fountainhead Essay Contest Howard Roark, the main protagonist of The Fountainhead, embodies Ayn Rand’s depiction of individualism and originality, trying to fulfill his potential in a manipulative world. He never regrets any of his actions or decisions despite rejection from the rest of society. Even from the beginning of the novel, he was clearly aware of the obstacles ahead of him and was confident in his abilities to succeed in a selfish environment. “He knew that the days would be difficult… he knew also that he would not think, because everything was clear to him already” (pg. 15). As an independent man, his interactions with the other characters of the novel clearly represent the author’s notion that being self-sufficient in a collectivist society is a virtue. Rand’s main point throughout the book is that Roark dismisses conventions and is driven by passion, not like the others around him that only lust for power. Ayn Rand’s characteristically dry writing style accentuates the relationships between the characters of The Fountainhead, especially the ones between Howard Roark and his “rivals” like Peter Keating and Ellsworth Toohey. Roark is unique in his willingness to embrace his individualistic mind, act on his own decisions, and be generally indifferent towards the opinion of others. This is a stark contrast to a head figure of architecture like Toohey who is blinded by his own hubris, taking advantage of the work of others in order to achieve his own standing and...
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...In The Fountainhead, Rand characterizes her thoughts of the ideal human being throughout the embodiment of the novel’s hero who lives by his own achievement, does not give or receive the unworthy, and values accomplishment and dismisses resentment and jealousy. The novel’s central character, Howard Roark is a brilliant architect who struggles against a traditionalist society that rejects his revolutionary designs, therefore giving voice to Rand’s own Objectivist philosophy. The Objectivist philosophy states that the ethical purpose of human life is the quest for one’s personal happiness and rational self-interest. Therefore, Roark is innately selfish, entirely unaware of others, and dearly committed to his own success and prosperity. Throughout the course of the novel, Roark’s prosperity fluctuates between the designing of several large structures and gradually subsiding business, bringing about the closure of his firm at one point. Roark manages to amass a few passionate admirers but many more enemies, who hate him for his skill and selfishness. Towards the end of the novel, Roark designs a large housing complex but then discovers his plans have been changed in construction. Rather than see his plans be altered and unperfected, he decides to blow up the building. Because of this, Roark is arrested and goes on trial. But just when his case appears to be doomed, he is exonerated after stirring the courtroom with a speech on the virtue of selfishness, expressing the message of Ayn...
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