Sexual strategies for men and women For centuries, women have wished to find a mate who could provide and take care of them as well as the children. Dating from the early man times where daily activities for men included hunting, taking care of family and mating, women appreciated having a stable, physically attractive mate that had no disease and thus could take care of them and their children. A study that showed different men, one standing, another playing happily with a child and another just sitting not doing anything with the child gave different results in terms of attractiveness. The man who seemed to be freely playing with the child was more attractive than the rest, while the one who was not paying attention to a child in distress the least attractive. (Buss, 2016). The study, therefore, showed that men who showed parenting skill or want of were more attractive to women than those who never showed any parental care or concern to children. Finally, most women preferred mates who were older than them by a few years. Such…
Culture and nutrition Introduction The world has been experiencing drastic changes in nutritional practices. Several factors can be directly attributed to these changes. Culture and nutrition are strongly correlated. Nutrition is one of the most significant components of every culture. Different cultures identify themselves with the kind of foods they consume. However, the nutritional preference of a given culture ultimately affects the quality of health of people belonging to that culture. While some cultures have dietary practices that promote health, other cultures have nutritional practices that are considered to be risky to their health. Some nutritional practices are also associated with various cultural elements, for example, cultural beliefs and historical viewpoints. It is, therefore, essential to understand the high-risk nutritional practices related to different cultures across the globe. This paper will specifically discuss different high-risk nutritional practices associated with diverse cultures across the globe, as well as the historical perspectives, belief systems, and other elements that affect the nutritional behaviors of a culture. Indian Asians The cultural practices of this group are also associated with high-risk nutritional practices. Their culture…
The BMI My body composition analysis showed that I have a BMI of 18.3 against the normal average of 18.5. I have a height of 5.2ft and a weight of 100lb. The BMI is below average, which means there is a need for me to add weight to improve my scores. However, I was not surprised to receive this score because I tend to fall short in a healthy composition diet. Also, my activity level is sedentary, which means I have failed in making positive activity levels. Although my life, I have not put a lot of weight worthy of being considered obese, I have not been a sporty person. I have not taken part in sports, which explains my BMI score below the average rating. Three components are making up an energy balance that is energy equilibrium, positive energy balance, and negative energy balance. The balance is defined as the correlation between the number of calories gained through the consumption of particular food and beverages and the number of calories used in physical exercises and activities. In my opinion,…
Many people in the world love and enjoy watching sports events from various sports sectors such as football, soccer, boxing, or cricket. These sports entertain them and allow them to support their favorite players’ teams and participants. Games are lucrative to the organizations that participate in the league as they get to win money prizes and make money through endorsements and television rights. Players and participants get huge paychecks, endorsement deals, and advertisement rights from these events. This lucrativeness is what makes sports a good genre of entertainment. The film industry has many genres in which they focus on producing movies and selling them to the audience. Sports movies have taken center stage in the current world as movie companies begin to produce sports movies to reach a broader audience of people who love sports. These companies use all the advertising platform to ensure that their films reach every audience. The use of posters is one of the ways that these companies use to promote their movies and events throughout the world for people to see and consider it.…
Close’s painting Based on where one stands, they will read the Chuck Close painting differently. One can easily alternate the readings of the painting by alternating the direction and distance from which one sees the painting. When one views the painting from a distance, they will realize that it is almost similar to a high-resolution photograph. When you see it up close, the painting becomes challenging to scan. Often it will take the ambiguous features of landscape painting. However, changing the distance does not detract from the effect of the painting. Chuck Close is a great artist, and his working method is excellent. He knows how to engage with the image close up and often do not view his painting from a distance. Surprisingly, the paintings do not change break-taking impact even if viewed from a distance. Chuck Close begins his painting by overlaying grids to divide the image into smaller sections. Close begins to paint a portrait by applying a background color to each image section of the grid. He is keen on the color choice to make sure…
Animals rights to proper treatment Animals like human beings have rights and require proper treatment. Human beings and animals depend on each other in many ways. Most medical researches and pre-test of the effectiveness of most medicines are conducted using animals. Similarly, animals console and humans keep them as pets in their homes. These are just a few examples that should shed some light on how animals are vital in our ecosystem. Picture a world without animals. This campaign is about protection and respect for animals’ life and rights just like we do for other fellow human beings. Who is responsible for protecting animals? Most people believe that it is the responsibility of wardens to protect animals. All humans are responsible for protecting animals and warranting that their rights are upheld in all settings. When we kill and mistreat animals, we are hurting ourselves. In a few years, we will realize it. Some species of animals have become extinct because of humans” harmful practices and lack of sympathy. In 2019 alone, for instance, a total of three hundred and sixty-one…
Allegories of boredom in The Shining and the Turn of the Screw Introduction Henry James’ “Turn of the Screw” is a psychological gothic horror that occurs at Byl, an ancient country mansion. His texts detail the story of two orphans that have been placed under the care of a young governess. Most of the narrative is narrated by the governess (James, 15-50). The novel’s setting is critical for various reasons such as the boredom it details and the psychological effect of the governor. “The Shining” by Stephen King focuses on Jack Torrance’ life. Torrance aspires to be a writer and is also in the path of alcohol recovery. The allegory of boredom and horror has also been significantly highlighted in King’s text. Thus, this paper will demonstrate how both The Shining and Turn of Screw are allegories of boredom. Book summary In both books, various themes dealing with the nature of humans and their internal struggles have been outlined. In the Turn of the screw, a governess starts to have suspicions over the children she has been employed to look…
Protecting animals Animals like human beings have rights and require proper treatment. Human beings and animals depend on each other in many ways. Most medical researches and pre-test of the effectiveness of most medicines are conducted using animals. Similarly, animals console and humans keep them as pets in their homes. These are just a few examples that should shed some light on how animals are vital in our ecosystem. Picture a world without animals. This campaign is about protection and respect for animals’ life and rights just like we do for other fellow human beings. Who is responsible for protecting animals? Most people believe that it is the responsibility of wardens to protect animals. All humans are responsible for protecting animals and warranting that their rights are upheld in all settings. When we kill and mistreat animals, we are hurting ourselves. In a few years, we will realize it. Some species of animals have become extinct because of humans” harmful practices and lack of sympathy. In 2019 alone, for instance, a total of three hundred and sixty-one elephants died in…
Major consumers for Apple Corporation’s Introduction Apple Incorporated in the fiscal year 2016 – 2017 report had revenue of $265.6 billion. Performance in the market is as good (fortune 500, 2020). On rankings, the firm was leading in revenue ahead of firms like Foxconn with over 650, 000 employees and Samsung Electronics with over three hundred thousand. Apple’s employee population in 2017 was estimated to be around 130 000. Compared to other potential competitors, Apple’s Strategy attains optimized results than any other firm. The report recognizes and associates excellent performance to trends in the digital market, which continues to grow. Digital tech is transforming the economy, leading to a high demand in digital hardware and software. Notable in the report is market segmentation and product specialization. Apple, a multinational company, focus on the home market, European countries, China, Japan, and Asia. The market strategy and Product lack diversity limiting investment Africa and other developing countries, which are potential consumers soon. Statement of the Problem Apple, as one of the leading firms in digital technology, does not influence in Africa, which…
Entrepreneurial personality reflect The top personality traits possessed by entrepreneurs include intuition and perception. A successful entrepreneur does not have to be book smart, rather street smart. Entrepreneurs see opportunities and take them up. They are good at locating new ways of doing things and how they can better the current methods. They develop new ideas for mostly they see things differently from others, and tent to think outside the box. Businesses built on new ideas which develop as a result of creativity. Entrepreneurs are not for the money but a passion. They do what they love, while money becomes a bonus. As a result, they work extra hours and work to ensure success. This group sticks to their passion, even during challenges. Motivational drivers of successful entrepreneurs Successful entrepreneurs are dedicated to their work and do not rely on colleagues and or managers to accomplish their tasks. The motivation for successful entrepreneurs comes from within, hence quickly motivate others. They can speak and get listened to, and their ideas are adopted by many. As a result, they easily inspire…