Response Paper: The Value of Philosophy Name: Institution:                               Response Paper: The Value of Philosophy The argument that philosophy is often viewed as a useless topic since it does not offer any physical utility is right. In consideration, most people do not appreciate the skill developed based on knowledge. Instead, they appreciate the outcomes of the skills that improve their lives and help solve their challenges. In particular, the value of philosophy is attained by philosophers who, since undertaking philosophy studies, strengthen their critical thinking skills and widen their scope of observing various scenarios. The knowledge acquired helps philosophers to apply logic while analyzing specific circumstances upon which they identify the best strategy to address the situation. Based on this application, it is essential to study philosophy since it develops critical thinking skills that help solve various problems within society. In consideration, people should not determine the value of philosophy based on physical utility;…

A clean, well-lighted place by Ernest Hemingway A clean, well-lighted place by Ernest Hemingway is a short story that takes place in a café. The café is empty apart from an older man who drinks daily. A young waiter and an old waiter are forced to wait on that one man. The young waiter is impatient and wants the older man to go home. On the other hand, the old waiter is patient and understands why the old man needs to stay longer. The story begins by setting the scene. It is at night, and the outside as dark. The darkness can be seen as the state of mind for the old man. He was a lonely man who likes his own company. “The old man liked to sit late because he was deaf, and now at night, it was quiet, and he felt the difference.” (Hemingway, 288). It was aid that he had tried to commit suicide days before. Darkness has been used by many writers to denote sadness. While the night was dark, the cafe was well light.…

The summary of the outbreak of COVID-19 The outbreak of COVID-19 has dramatically impacted social life-changing the way people live. This has led to governments across the world to take strict measures to curb its spread as the number of affected people continues skyrocketing daily. In the United States, the cases continue to rise exponentially, making social distancing to be the only possible solution to curb its transmission from one person to another. Studies have shown that minimizing human social contacts helps in reducing the rate of infections, thus helping to flatten the curve. In every state, the government has imposed strict measures to restrict movements of the Americas and ordered almost everyone to stay home. However, with the new normal being adopted and people avoiding parties, events, churches, and any other social fathering have shown to make people feel lonely and may have a negative psychological effect. Therefore, if the ultimate goal of social distancing is controlling the spread of this virus, it is essential to acknowledge the side effects associated with being lonely. This will ensure some of…

Bhanu Choudhrie and Michael Nierenberg Michael Nierenberg is The President, CEO, and Board Chairman of New Residential which is a New York Exchange and operates as a qualified Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). He is considered a unique investment manager based on how he approaches investment and how he views the future of the investment world. New Residential focuses on opportunistic residential real estate investments such as excess mortgage servicing rights(MSRs) and servicer advances. He has worked with different companies in New York this gaining experience and has made him appreciate teamwork, since it is only in teamwork that companies can capitalize on different changes in the world of money. It also help to work with other people to bring everyones’ talent on board. Teamwork has also helped him in mentoring employees in his managerial post. He has also been able to value productivity since it helps in saving resources and individuals can grow professionally hence a win-win situation for both employees and the company. He has also been able to master the art of diversity which is key in…

New Orleans  When New Orleans is compared to other coastal or shoreside cities, it is ranked among the most vulnerable to storm surges. Two key issues cause the region’s vulnerability: first, New Orleans’ elevation is below the Atlantic Ocean’s sea level. The second reason for the region’s vulnerability is that it lacks the natural defense features to protect the land from storm surges. The Regions of New Orleans has been a low region from historical data; however, human interference has resulted in the area further sinking. During the initial construction of the city of New Orleans early 1700s, construction workers ran out of viable building land. Therefore, engineers of the time emptied swamplands around the city, allowing the city’s expansion. However, the effect of draining the swamplands was subsidence, the sinking of land below the sea level. The sinking consequence is still present to date, with the region of New Orleans being approximately six feet below the sea level. Among the core features that allowed New Orleans to flourish are the levee systems that hold the water from the Mississippi…

What are the Top Practices for Successful Online Meetings? One of the aspects that can have a significant impact on any company is online meetings. Indeed, virtual meetings can significantly improve communication, collaboration, and eventually, productivity. However, virtual meetings must be utilized and managed correctly. That way, they will be efficient and constructive. Solutions to various problems will be found, and customers will be given better services than before. But it is sad that most employers may not fully comprehend how to run a successful online meeting. But with ExpertBox, you are well-covered.  ExpertBox is a digital assistant that contains all the features you need to go online, streamline management, and share your expertise globally. ExpertBox provides a seamless booking process, advanced scheduling, stable HD video, and secure billing – all you need to deliver a consistently positive experience. Hold virtual one-on-one meetings with your clients.  Never worry about administrative tasks, ExpertBox takes care! This article focuses on the best practices that should be employed to ensure the smooth running of the online meetings. Schedule online meetings in advance A…

HIV/AIDS in the U.S HIV and AIDS is a viral disease that affects many Americans. The rates of HIV and AIDSinfections are currently in America high despite it being the founder of the global response to the HIV epidemic. Regrettably, the numbers of those infected are extremely high worldwide. This article will provide a discussion on the most affected population with HIV and AIDS. HIV and AIDS Facts As widely known, HIV is a virus which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. When the virus enters the body, it paves the way for a detrimental diseased referred to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV weakens a person’s immune systems, suppressing its ability to fight back other opportunistic infections. Despite HIV being a global pandemic for several decades now, no cure has been discovered so far. What is there presently are medications (antiretroviral) that, once taken as prescribed, extends the life of a person for atmost 15 years for slow developers. In so doing, antiretroviral allows a person to live a semi-normal life that has few complications and issues. Examples of antiretroviral…

            Natural disasters and security planning   Infrastructure is a lifeline system that ensures a country carries out economic and social activities smoothly. Disruption of critical infrastructures will directly lead to luxation of the social-economic chain, which in turn, result in poor development. In the US, agriculture and food is the nation’s weakest link because it is most vulnerable to natural disasters. According to Nelson et al. (2016), disasters such as storms, floods, and droughts have risen in severity and frequency over the past few decades, which has damaged agricultural sectors of various countries in the world, including the United States. The damage of agricultural sector puts the country at risk of food insecurity. A study by Conforti, Ahmed and Markova(2018) also found that climate-related disasters in the US have affected fisheries, livestock, crop, and forestry, which in turn, has led to negative economic impacts. Additionally, extreme weather events impact agriculture and food sector heavily; thus, hampering the achievement of sustainable development in the country. Flooding is the major catastrophic event posing the greatest threat…

Explain the relationship between audit, attest and assurance services Three vital key services encompassing the accounting field are audit, attestation, and assurance. They are key amenities provided by auditing and accounting professionals for all trades. These services run hand in hand and are essential factors that ensure businesses run smoothly since they provide the authentication of goods and services. The relationship between assurance, auditing, and attestation is that all involve the same process, which is evaluating financial information to gauge whether it has been documented and depicted according to prearranged established principles coupled up with issuing a report that depicts the level of correlation. Auditing involves systematically obtaining and evaluating proof about economic events in a certain business and ascertaining the level of similarity between these assertions and the already predisposed principles.  On the other hand, attestation is when a practitioner issues a conclusion about the reliability of a written financial assertion responsible for another company. This service is broader since it is not limited to economic events. Assurance refers to reporting the consistency and credibility of data in addition…

Ethical dilemmas faced by peter As an online directory, it was peter’s obligation and responsibility to generate money. However, he faced a dilemma; two make two choices in the course of his duties. At first, he had to choose a staff for his responsibilities and the most massive volume of sales so as to achieve the set quota; on the other hand, he had to honest to the clients to downgrade to less expensive packages. The business would incur several losses and this would make him fail at his job (Hirth-Goebel et al, 2019). Virtues acted by peter and the cause of his motivation Peter portrayed good and strong virtues. His actions demonstrated integrity and honesty. He decided to be honest to his clients by letting them know of moving to less expensive packages. His integrity was also demonstrated by offering explanation to the managers on the need and importance of decreasing the quota for san Francisco. His main motivation came from strong ethical and ethical principles accompanied by values to both the employer and his customers. Risks faced by…