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Discussion #3: Image manipulationIs it art or technology? Ethics or aesthetics? Interpretation or lying? Image enhancement or cheating? When is image manipulation appropriate? What is the limit? Who gets to decide? What about using filters to post photos on social media like Instagram? What about removing red eyes from photos? Is it ok if it’s used for propaganda such as Ted Cruz’s “Rubio-Obama Trade Pact” photo (you can find this in the 2016 tab in the link under #2 below)?  Directions for this discussion. 1.Please browse through the following links. Read through the articles and look through the images. No need to memorize anything. This is to build up your vocabulary both visual and terminology.    2.Now go to this link, It is sorted (look at the center top) by year and subject. It doesn’t matter which you choose. Just click through these so you get a sense of the images. Read the descriptions too. They are helpful. 3.Choose an image. Discuss your thoughts on the photographer’s use of image manipulation. Take a stance. Back up your viewpoint. Reference articles from the links provided in number 1 above or from an article you found on your own. You may also reference your text (remember page number). 

1.That is the first exercise questionChoose  set of web pages from the following list and analyze the implied audience of these two web pages.  (You only need to look at the home pages, but you can explore the sites more fully.) Answer the following questions: – Identifying Sources of Miscommunication.  (Alan in Mexico) and identify one or more ways that cultural differences have led to miscommunication. Next, suggest one or more solutions to the problem. For this scenario, consider that Alan must conclude his business within one week or risk losing the sale. What can he do to get this Mexican customer\’s business?  You need do both of them.  And in order to do these need read 2,3,5,9 in the text book which I post below.

Using Porter\’s diamond framework for national competitiveness, discuss the success of the software industry in India.How do the four factors in Porter\’s diamond explain the success of this industry over related industries in the country?During the next five years what do you predict might happen to the software industry in India based on all that you have learned so far in all your classes? 

What boundaries are crossed in the event a cyberbulling situation arises?
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Choose one of the two following assignments: Cult Activities and Psychological Manipulation Visit the Ex-Cult Resource Center website and/or the International Cultic Studies Association website, and check  out a few of the links investigating cultic activity and psychological manipulation. Write a paper of 500-750 words in which you share your discoveries. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. View the movie, 12 Angry Men (1957), Orion-Nova Productions. Write a paper of 500-750 words in which you discuss: 

Reflect on a culture that is interesting to you, but one with which you are personally unfamiliar.Discuss the following: If you were to meet someone who belonged to that culture, what five questions would you ask to engage that person in a conversation?Be sure that these questions reflect the research standards suggested in the textbook chapter entitled “Researching Culture” and consider the sensitivity to cultural differences. In addition, ensure that the questions you pose are substantive in nature and do not merely elicit a yes or no response. Write your initial response in 1–2 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Part of successfully exploring other cultures is having a solid foundation in the tenets of one’s culture. This assignment will have you evaluate key components of your culture. When you begin exploring the main foundation of other cultures, you will be able to identify similarities or dissimilarities to your own.This is also a good self-ethnographic activity. Develop a presentation on the cultural identity with which you align yourself. Consider the following:Support your statements with examples and scholarly references.You may use images and other media to present your perspective. Use the speakers’ notes to explain your statements in further detail. Develop a 10-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.    

Your text will be based on the following headings:Your of () on a single contemporary issue affecting the hospitality sector will be based on a range of sources including books, journals and articles.The purpose of the essay is to enable students to select a contemporary issue in the industry and explore it in-depth while discussing both personal opinion and its relevance to the current work culture.Select topic discussed in class, or come to me for approval of another, for your essay.The focus of this course is on professional as well as personal development. Hence students are encouraged to consistently summarise their thoughts on an issue in relationship to their own professional growth.Demonstration of insight, synthesising thoughts and summarising main points are important. You may use lecture information as a starting point for your essay but should demonstrate a deep level of exploration.This essay must be submitted using Turnitin by Friday of the last week of the block at 15:00. 

Question #1 : Describe your own personal \”Disaster Recovery Plan\”. How would you deal with loss of personal data contained on your phone, tablet, laptop, etc. Question #2: Use your favorite  search engine to search for \”Disaster Recovery Planning\” and/or \”Business Continuity Planning\”. List four websites that you find (include links please), identify the purpose of the site (is it for general information, is it trying to sell you a service, etc.) and include a paragraph for each site that summarizes the type of information at the site.