Military spending measures a country’s possible military capability Military spending measures a country’s possible military capability. Chinese excessive military spending has several consequences on its allies and enemy. Therefore, increased spending shows critical political circumstances that have prompted an increase in allocation. Thus, China has specific targets and desired outcomes. There is a lack of transparency in excessive military spending. China’s military spending has increased by eight-fold for the past two decades; in 1998, it was 31.2 billion dollars, while in 2018, it was 239.2 billion dollars. China’s military expenditure is second after the United States. China faced many problems in the region due to its excessive military spending. Many injustices occurred as a result of its military spending, and it also had adverse effects on Taiwan. China suffered in terms of the diplomatic environment due to its forceful approach to Taiwan. The problem occurred due to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) hawkish behavior; therefore, it tended to isolate China by encouraging the US to develop closer security ties with Taiwan and the strengthening of the US-Japan alliance. In addition,…

the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum On the 5th of March 2020, I visited the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum from 10 am to 2 pm. The site is recognized as the oldest and most productive mine on quicksilver in the United States. It is located in Santa Clara County, California. Together with my fellow students and a couple of other visitors, we were taken through a systematic arrangement of exhibits about the history of mercury mining as well as the lifestyles of mining communities. The visit was beneficial because we were able to understand the ideas of underground mining through the shaft process. Another educative thing about the visit is the fact that we were able to know the role that technology has played in the extraction of liquid mercury from mined cinnabar ore. The artifacts presented in the museum is an evidence of the diversity of people who once worked in the site, including Mexicans, Cornish and Chinese families. The Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum has a historical significance of being a mercury mining site. Through it, people get to know…

Collaborating with Specialist Upon reviewing the presented MET case study for a first grade aged six years, there is a need to include other specialists as part of the MET team. The additional members to MET team evaluating Scott’s case will provide all-round services to help in addressing his identified needs for behavior modification (Pillay et al., 2016). Therefore, the proposed additional members to his MET team will involve occupational therapists, school psychologist, special and general education educators, and behavioral specialist. A school psychologist will play an important role as part of the MET team since he will conduct classroom observations to identify the underlying causes that trigger the deviant behavior exhibited by the student. The psychologist’s expertise will be vital in providing a diagnostic test for Scott to help the family understand his diagnosis and provide recommendation for special education services if necessary. Further, the school psychologist will support teachers by offering professional development education and training to help them develop strategies and interventions that will be utilized in managing Scott’s aggressive and isolation behavior. Just like the clinical…

Capacity, quality, and quantity of the workforce Capacity, quality, and quantity of the workforce that an entity use is essential in realizing organizational goals and in managing delivery demands of the operation process. The process of recruiting and staffing is a procedure that should be conducted professionally. The strategy used to identify select and recruit news staffs should be well articulated and customized to meet the position of interest and aligned to organization culture. A procedure that an organization applies is prepared by professionals who have a piece of extensive knowledge. To meet demands for an optimized plan committee entitled to handle the project should be rich in s diversity of expertise of members. Experts would ensure critical needs are put in place and well-articulated to identify and hire most qualified candidates. Lastly and equally important, the process should not be biased or discriminate against individuals in non-professional related issues. (Maloney, nd). Case Study Review   Ovania Corporation is a renowned chemical industry with a plant in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The main product of Ovania Chemicals is polyethylene…

The different cultures in the United States The different cultures in the United States have different cultures that portray various values in their daily activities. One culture that is selected in this paper is the Asian culture that is one of the customs in the country. One of the values shown by this culture is the concern with the economic prosperity and well-being of the community. Based on this value, the population works towards economic growth through hard work (Schwartz, 2012). The individuals from the community focus on economic growth to make sure that the living conditions of the people are improved. Social economics focused on the Asians include economic development, financial freedom, and political economy. The economic growth of the community is enhanced, therefore the well-being of the society. The other value that is selected is the one by the Native Americans. The individuals from this culture highly consider the equality and acceptance of all individuals. The lives of Native Americans are guided by justice, and every person is handled with equality (Bond, 1996). The autonomy of individuals is…

Transmedia is not a contemporary issue Transmedia is not a contemporary issue. It existed since the early 20th century. The Mickey Mouse franchise is an example of an old transmedia. Created by Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse became famous through a widespread fan and audience engagement. Mickey mouse films had gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, particularly among children in America. Disney, the company that owned Mickey Mouse, then set out on a merchandising effort aimed at creating Mickey Mouse merchandise so that the fans of the films could also engage with the products of the Mickey Mouse films. Disney sold the right to use Mickey Mouse on school tablets, the manufacture of Mickey Mouse dolls and other Mickey Mouse related merchandise. Parents of the day believed that by buying dolls, they were contributing towards the positive development of their children. The production of Mickey Mouse themed toys was a “daily advertisement in that household for [Disney’s] cartoons” (deCordova, 205).The production of the merchandise not only earned Disney profits in terms of royalties generated from the sales but also advertised…

the primary cause of the French revolution The unrest among the peasants and the poor can be described as the primary cause of the French revolution. France had gone for two decades without food due to droughts, poor harvests and rampant cow diseases which increased the prices of basic foodstuffs such as bread. The France citizens blamed this condition on the regime. They expressed their desperation and resentment towards their regime. The regime imposed heavy taxes, yet they failed to provide any relief to its citizens. This led to widespread looting, rioting and striking because many France citizens felt that this was the only way to express their concerns. Marie was one of the significant figures in the France government back then, and she was heavily punished after the revolution ended. The jury tasked to handle her case sentenced her to death by guillotine, and her head was cut off thereafter. When she became the queen, many people had great hope n her, and they felt that she was going to change the situation in government. However, the financial sector…