My Photo Album :: Writing Education Teaching Essays

My Photo Album Overheard at University College London: "Because when you write this way- with this pomp and circumstance covering for any substantive thought- you aren't fooling me"...... CRASH. "OUCH! Old son- you seem to have just thrown me out a window!" If I had been given this little lecture by Mr. Pomp and Circumstance, the previous scene is what would have been witnessed. I would have thrown him out a window for two reasons. First and foremost, he sounds like an obnoxious, holier than thou prick. Second and more importantly, everything he said is right on the mark. As they say, "the truth hurts." He seems to have the ability to see through my themes and realize that I am really not saying anything at all. I like the concept that our previous work is just like an old photograph. Needless to say, I have a few photographs in my collection which I might want to hide under the bed. As I page through my photo album from college, I notice that I seem to be wearing the same outfit in almost every picture. Let's just look at a few. "By becoming acquainted with the Pardoner in both the general prologue and the prologue to his tale, we become aware of his hypocritical nature. In his prologue, we find that the Pardoner is a very immoral person." Yep, that one was taken just outside of a class on Chaucer. Look at those nicely pressed khaki slacks and that perfectly ironed shirt. I can't believe I'm standing with my hand pressed to my chin deep in thought. I don't think I ever noticed those people from English 220 snickering in the background before. Here's another good one. Lanham would have a Paramedic field day with this one. "Lawrence Frederick Kohl's book, The Politics of Individualism is at once an account of America's political turmoil in the Jacksonian era and an interpretation of the relationship of these political views to the psychological nature of the American citizen during the era. In this account of the Jacksonian era, the reader is able to recognize the framework for the politics which will dominate the nineteenth century." I think this one was taken outside Gerry Schnabel's history class. That looks like my Chaucer outfit again. I used to wear that outfit for every occasion which I thought was important. I can't help but notice that it doesn't look like there is anything behind that outfit.

Substance Abuse: It’s affect on Individuals, Family, Friends, and Society

The purpose of this essay is to shed light on substance abuse and its effect on individuals, family, friends, and society. This study examined reliable data regarding substance abuse, the effects it has on individuals, families, friends, and society. Included also are the risk and dangers associated with methamphetamines, and the problems associated with the drug trafficking industry worldwide. Treatment programs are available and can be beneficial to the individual as well as society. The preliminary results will show how substance abuse affects all people, businesses, and organizations involved.The conclusion can also be drawn that substance abuse and its effects are problems that, if treated properly, and the correct tactics are used in controlling its supply, can be managed to some extent. Substance abuse effects not only the person abusing drugs but also family, friends, and society as a whole. The costs associated with substance abuse is astonishing; these costs include medical care, court costs, the cost of treatment, court proceedings, and costs associated with crimes involving drugs. Prisons are overcrowded and the battle to keep illegal drugs out of the prison system continues.The problems associated with substance abuse are not only in the United States but Worldwide. New programs and tactics to treat and fight substance abuse have to be implemented to keep up with the ever changing drug industry. Individuals who abuse tobacco or other addictive drugs are at a higher risk illness, injuries, imprisonment, and death. Some of the health risks associated with substance abuse include: dependency, impairments to brain function, cancers, STDs, HIV/AIDS, withdrawals, depression, seizures, liver, lung, and kidney problems, death, and many others (â€Å"Health Risks Associated with Alcohol and Drugs†, n.d. ).The brain can suffer many affects from substance abuse, from addiction, mild anxiety and depression, to extensive manic and other psychopathic resp onses. Severe withdrawal symptoms from â€Å"physiological depressants such as alcohol and benzodiazepines are hyperactivity, elevated blood pressure, agitation and anxiety† (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, 2005). After withdrawing from stimulants a person will feel depressed, tired, and withdrawn. â€Å"Any substance taken in very large quantities over a long enough period can lead to a psychotic state† (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, 2005).Cancer is another health problem associated with substance abuse. Intravenous drug use, unprotected sex, and heavy drinking can cause liver damage and result in cirrhosis and cancer of the liver. Diseases such as hepatitis C can be contributed to unprotected sex and intravenous drug use; sometimes leading to liver diseases. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (2013) estimates that, â€Å"in 2011 a total of 14. 0 million people injected drugs worldwide, which corresponds to 0. 31 percent o f the population aged 15 – 64† (Extent of health consequences of drug use : injecting drug use.para 1. ).People infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are high among intravenous drug users. The UNODC (2013) â€Å"estimates that the global prevalence of HCV among people who inject drugs is 51. 0 percent, meaning that 7. 2 million people who inject drugs were living with HCV in 2011† (HIV among people who inject drugs. para. 2) HIV/AIDS and STDs are common among drug users and be spread through unprotected sex and intravenous drug use, which is a behavior known to be associated with substance abusers. UNODC (2013) estimates that of the 14.0 million people who inject drugs, â€Å"1. 6 million are living with HIV; that represents a global prevalence of HIV of 11. 5 percent among people who inject drugs† (HIV among people who inject drugs. para. 1).Premature death due to drug overdose has been on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), ( 2013), â€Å"in 2010, 30,006 (78%) of the 38,329 drug overdose deaths in the United States were unintentional, 5,298 (14%) of suicidal intent, and 2,963 (8%) were of undetermined intent† (The Problem, para. 3).The statistics show that men are more likely to die than women and that â€Å"American Indians/Alaska Natives had the highest death rate, followed by whites and then blacks; the highest death rates among people 45-49 years of age; and the lowest rates among children less than 15 years of age† (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013, Risk Factors for Drug Overdose). Drugs are now to blame for more deaths than motor vehicle accidents, for the first time (ABC news).According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse (2013),† an estimated 10.3 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs during the year prior to the survey† (How Many People Take Drugs and Drive). Drugs also play a major role in traffic accid ents; According to Science Daily, â€Å"between 1998 and 2009, there were more than 44,000 fatally injured drivers with drug-test information—one quarter of whom tested positive for drugs†(Deadly Drugged Driving: Drug use tied to fatal car crashes, 2011, para. 11). According to MADD (n. d), â€Å"over 1. 2 million drivers were arrested in 2011 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics† (Statistics, para.2).Death of a loved one affects the family members and friends, not only emotionally but also financially. There are very few states that offer assistance in funerals and those that do only pay a small amount (Funeral Ethics Organization, 2012). Substance abuse can affect families in many ways. Children of parents who abuse drugs are at a higher risk of child abuse and of being born prematurely, low birth weights, and other problems which occur at birth.According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (n. d.), â€Å"there may be as many as 45,000 cocaine-exposed babies born per year† (Magnitude: Addiction Affects Everyone: Prenatal. ). Women who smoke during pregnancy deliver babies that have a lower average birth rate than those of women who do not (NIDA). The risk to children in homes where the parents manufacture drugs is even greater. â€Å"Approximately 50% to 80% of all child abuse and neglect cases substantiated by child protected services involve some degree of substance abuse by the child’s parents†, according to National Institute on Drug Abuse: Magnitude (Addiction Affects Us All: Child Abuse).The emotional and financial burdens of living with a person who has a substance abuse problem can be overwhelming. Some of the other effects include the risk of HIV, increased risk of substance abuse in children born to addicted mothers, conduct problems in children living in homes where there is substance abuse present, marital problems, emotional and physical abuse, and legal problems (â€Å"Substance Abuse Affects Families†, n. d. ).Many times children born to or living in homes where the parents have a substance abuse problem, the children will end up in foster care. According to American Humane Association, † the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, by the American Humane Organization estimates in a 2005 report states that substance abuse is a factor in at least 70 percent of all reported cases of child maltreatment† (Parental Substance Abuse Can Lead to Child Abuse and Neglect).The number of children living in foster care is a financial burden to society as a whole. Society is affected by substance abuse in a number of ways including increased crime rates, lower property rates in drug infested areas, and financial burdens to federal, state, and local governments, and taxpayers. According to the Drug War Facts Organization (1998-2013), â€Å"of the 1,552,432 arrests for drug law violations in 2012, 82.2% (1,276,099) were f or possession of a controlled substance, and 276,333 were for the sale or manufacturing of a drug† (Basic Data, para. 1).This along with stricter sentencing policies has caused an overcrowding of jails and prisons. Not only are the jails and prisons filled with people convicted of drug possession, sales, and manufacturing, but they also consist of people convicted of crimes committed to support their habits (Drug War Facts Organization Basic Data, section 6).The annual costs per federal inmate according to The Urban Organization (2012), are â€Å"$21,006 for minimum security, $25,378 for low security, $26,247 for medium security, and $33,930 for high security† (Prison is expensive) According to the Vera Institute of Justice,(2012), â€Å"among the 40 states surveyed, representing more than 1. 2 million inmates (of 1. 4 million total people incarcerated in all 50 states prison systems), the total per-inmate costs averaged $31,286 annually†(Total Taxpayer Cost Per Inmate, p. 8, para 1).There are also state and federal costs associated with training within the federal and state law enforcement agencies and prisons. Methamphetamine labs not only put the safety of citizens at risk but they also cost the state, federal, and local government as well as the taxpayers a considerable amount of money. People who live near these labs, law enforcement personnel, and emergency responders are all at risk of being seriously injured or killed. Law enforcement means and allocated expenditures are strained because of the costs associated with disposing of and cleaning up of methamphetamine labs.According to the National Drug Intelligence Center, â€Å"the average cost to clean up a methamphetamine production laboratory is $1,900; given that an average of 9,777 lab seizures were reported to NCLSS each year between 2002 and 2004, the economic impact is obvious† (The Impact of Drugs on Society, para. 6). There was also additional training needed for deali ng with these labs which was not only an added financial burden but increased workloads (National Drug Intelligence Center: The Impact of Drugs on Society, para. 6).The burden felt within the law enforcement system is not the only industry that has been affected by drug use. As of 2009, most drug users aged 18 and over, were employed and admitted to having used drugs while employed. The turnover and absenteeism, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (n. d), â€Å"from 2002 to 2004, full-time workers aged 18-64 who reported current illicit drug use were more than twice as likely as those reporting no current illicit drug use to report they had worked for three or more employers in the past year†(Turnover and Absenteeism).Current drug users were also more likely to miss more days of work. According to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (1998), â€Å"estimates by the United States Department of Labor in the mid1990s suggest that drug use in the workplace may cost American business and industry between $75 billion and $100 billion annually in lost time, accidents and higher health-care and worker’s compensation costs† (Economic consequences of drug abuse and trafficking, p. 17, para. 3). School performance is lower for drug users than for non-drug users according to the whitehouse. gov website.The fight against drug abuse is not only in the workforce, schools, and society in the United States, but worldwide. According to Stein (2012), an author for the Los Angeles Times, in one article out of a series of articles they are doing on addiction states that â€Å"about 200 million people around the world use illegal drugs every year† (Stein, 2012). The study contained information regarding four drug categories; opioids, amphetamines, cocaine, and marijuana. The rates of drug users are higher in developed countries. Social factors and the accessibility of drugs also affect the rates.Drug use fell behind tobacco and alc ohol use in mortality rates, but when considering the lost years of life drugs rated higher at 2. 1 million, according to Stein (Stein, 2012). Drug trafficking is another problem felt worldwide; according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), â€Å"given the large quantities of licit substances that make their way across oceans and continents every day, in containers and even small boats, maritime trafficking poses a particularly knotty challenge for the authorities†(Executive Summary: Maritime trafficking poses challenge to authorities, para.1).Maritime seizures are usually larger than those seizures of trafficking by road or air (Executive Summary: Maritime trafficking poses challenge to authorities, para. 3). New trafficking routes are being looked for as the old ones are being discovered, causing the authorities to have to step up their efforts in controlling the drug trafficking industry. New drugs are being created daily to not only meet with the dema nd for them but to help traffickers avoid detection. With this increase of new drugs the number of new narcotics under international control had be increased.With all the drugs and the drug abuse in the United States as well as around the world the need for treatment programs and tactics to fight drug abuse is on the rise. There are five primary treatment models that professional in the field of substance abuse can use: psychoeducational models are used in educating patients about substance abuse, related behaviors and their consequences; skills development groups basically try to teach individuals the skills they will need to maintain a drug free lifestyle.; cognitive-behavioral groups are designed to change the clients thinking patterns; support groups help reinforce the clients’ efforts regarding their thinking and emotions and help them develop better interpersonal skills while in recovery.There are also relapse prevention treatment groups, communal and culturally specifi c treatment groups, and expressive groups (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy, 2005). One or all of these types groups may be used in the treatment of substance abuse and in different settings.There are different types of substance abuse facilities available for the treatment of addiction. â€Å"Facilities operated by private, nonprofit organizations account for 58% of treatment facilities. Private, for-profit facilities (29%), and the remaining facilities are operated by local governments (6 percent), state governments (3 percent), Federal Government (2 percent), and tribal governments (1 percent)† (Substance abuse treatment facilities: New data, 2010: Major Findings, para. 1).Programs are also being made available in jails and prisons to help reduce the number of returnees to the prison system. Substance abuse treatments vary in price but can be very expensive although it is believed that the benefits outweigh the costs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (2012) states that, â€Å"according to several conservative estimates, every dollar invested in addiction treatment programs yields a return of between $4 and $7 in reduced drug-related crime, criminal justice costs, and theft† (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2012: Is drug addiction treatment worth its cost?, para. 2).When healthcare savings are figured in to that savings it can exceed costs by a 12 to 1 ratio, so while the costs may seem great the benefits can be even greater. Family and friends can help addicts find treatment and resources to help pay for the treatment as well as being supportive while they are in treatment (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2012: Is drug addiction treatment worth its cost? ) There are several websites that are available to help obtain the information needed to locate the right treatment facility.The effectiveness of treatment varies depending on the individual and the treatment facility and type. According to NIH, â€Å"research that tracks individuals in treatment over an extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupational, social, and psychological functioning†(National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2012: How effective is drug addiction treatment? , para 1). Substance abuse affects individuals, family members, friends, and society as a whole.There are astonishing costs related to drug abuse, crimes committed related to drug use and producing drugs, and the cost associated with authorities who fight against drugs. The jails and prisons are overcrowded and the staffs are overworked. Substance abuse is not a problem associated with just the Unites States, but worldwide. There are treatment options and facilities available, although; they can be costly. However, statistics show that the benefits far outweigh the costs in most cases.

Chemical Reactions, Catalysts, And Gas Laws - 983 Words

What started out as an April Fools’ Joke of a topic turned into a serious chemistry examination all thanks to a video from Scientific American. This video and article discusses a group of beetles called Bombardier Beetles. This insect has a very interesting and has a unique defense mechanism that gives the group it’s common name. They spray a very hot toxic liquid to discourage predators. Interestingly, the bug doesn’t use muscular contractions to discharge the deterrent, it uses an explosion inside its body. (Augenbraun,2016). There are three concepts that can be addressed regarding this explosive reaction that we have covered in our class: chemical reactions, catalysts, and gas laws. Chemical reactions are where one or more substances are changed into another or multiple other substances based on the properties of the reactants. We learned about 4 types of reactions; Synthesis or where reactants A B combine and create product AB, Decomposition where subs tance AB is broken apart into substances A and B, Substitution reaction where reactants A and BC get rearranged into products AC and B, and finally the double replacement reaction where reactants AB and BC react and make products AD and BC. According to the Scientific American Article by Augenbraun, the beetle combines two compounds, hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide which together are non-reactive. But then peroxidase enzymes are added, which acts as catalysts that not only makes it toxic but causes it toShow MoreRelatedFactors That Affect The Rate Of Reaction Of A Chemical Reaction1154 Words   |  5 Pagesrate of reaction in a chemical reaction. Catalysts achieve this by lowering the amount of energy required for a reaction to take place, which means that it occurs at a quicker rate. 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The History of Scissors

Leonardo da  Vinci has often been credited with inventing scissors, but they predate his lifetime by many centuries. Nowadays, it’s hard to find a household these days that doesn’t have at least one pair. Ancient Scissors The ancient Egyptians used a version of scissors as long ago as 1500 B.C. They were a single piece of metal, typically bronze, fashioned into two blades that were controlled by a metal strip. The strip kept the blades apart until they were squeezed. Each blade was a scissor. Collectively, the blades were scissors, or so rumor has it. Through trade and adventure, the device eventually spread beyond Egypt to other parts of the world. The Romans adapted the Egyptians  design in 100 A.D., creating pivoted or cross-blade scissors that were more in line with what we have today. The Romans also used bronze, but they sometimes made their scissors from iron as well. Roman scissors had two blades that slid past each other. The pivot was situated between the tip and the handles to create a cutting effect between the two blades when they were applied to various properties.  Both Egyptian and Roman versions of scissors had to be sharpened regularly. Scissors Enter the 18th Century Although the actual inventor of scissors is hard to identify, Robert Hinchliffe, of Sheffield, England, should be rightfully acknowledged as the father of modern scissors. He was the first to use steel to manufacture and mass-produce them in 1761 -- more than 200 years after da  Vinci’s death. Pinking shears  were first invented and patented in 1893 by Louise Austin of Whatcom of Washington to facilitate pinking and scalloping and as a marked improvement over ordinary pinking irons and tools.† Here are some mentions of scissors in print publications over the years, as well as a bit of folklore. From Emar, Capital of Astata, in the 14th  Century BCE By Jean-Claude Margueron Besides ceramics, occasionally collected in large quantities, the houses produced stone and metallic objects illustrating both day-to-day needs and the activities of city merchants: beer filters,  containers, arrow and javelin heads, scales of armor, needles and  scissors,  long nails,  bronze scrapers, millstones, mortars, many kinds of grindstones, pestles, various tools and stone rings. From  The Story of Scissors  by J. Wiss Sons, 1948 Egyptian bronze shears of the Third Century B.C., a unique object of art.  Showing Greek influence although with decoration characteristic of Nile culture, the shears are illustrative of the high degree of craftsmanship which developed in the period following Alexanders conquest of Egypt.  Decorative male and female figures, which complement each other on each blade, are formed by solid pieces of metal of a different color inlaid in the bronze shears. Sir Flinders Petrie ascribes the development of cross-bladed shears to the First Century. In the Fifth Century, the scribe Isidore of Seville  describes cross-bladed shears or scissors with a center pivot as tools of the barber and tailor. Folklore and Superstition More than one expectant mother has placed a pair of scissors beneath her pillow at night somewhere toward the end of her ninth month of pregnancy. Superstition says that this will â€Å"cut the cord† with her baby and prompt labor. And heres another tall tale: Don’t hand those scissors to your best friend. Place them on any available surface and let your friend pick them up. Otherwise, you risk severing your relationship. Some say that those scissors languishing in your catch-it-all drawer can help keep evil spirits out of your home. Hang them by one handle near your door so they form a version of a cross.

Honors Program Is A Great Feeling - 936 Words

Hearing your name in a sentence after graduating with honors is a great feeling. That feeling of accomplishment and acknowledgment is completely due for the work you put in. Except, what does honors really mean? Is honors achieved the same way at Clayton State as in Georgia State? Does honors have the same goal in both of these institutions? The Clayton State’s Honors program’s initiative is to create critical thinkers, strong writers, and community involved individuals. I believe the Clayton State Honors Program does not provide exemplary results in critical thinking and improved writing skills or allows students to explore personal interest compared to a History Minor. How is the Clayton State University Honors Program formatted? The Honors program is organized of four pre-selected courses: World History, Intro to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, and Aesthetics, with two contract courses or research projects. The two contract courses can be filled with Study Abroad clas ses or selecting a normal class of your interest and enhancing it to the Honors level. What exactly is the honors level of work at Clayton State? Alexander Hall the president of the Honors College stated that â€Å"The honors level of work usually requires extra assignments and more in-depth lectures of topics the normal classes would cover.† Work is sometimes more creative, like being given research projects and being allowed to work directly under professors on assignments. Moreover, a History Minor is set upShow MoreRelatedThe Problem Of Community College Students731 Words   |  3 Pageswalk around campus with my head down in disappointment with myself. Every time somebody asked where I went to school I would cringe and respond softly â€Å"LaGuardia Community College† and would get a response like â€Å"oh that’s good† as if to spare my feelings. 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Fertilizer Industry Pakistan Free Essays

The enhanced productivity in agriculture sector can be achieved by improved and efficient crop husbandry. Applying fertilizers in required quantity and quality at appropriate times with the using of other inputs can improve yield per healthcare of agriculture crops. In the article, the production of fertilizers, factors that affect on it and other relevant aspects have been analyzed. We will write a custom essay sample on Fertilizer Industry Pakistan or any similar topic only for you Order Now Introduction The fertilizer industry has played a significant and responsible role in the development of both the agriculture and industrial sectors of economy. Fertilizer Industry is in turmoil due to 70% rise in gas prices in the year 1999. Agriculture sector occupies the dominant position but failed to give due attention to Economic Development. The yield per hectare is low in our country due to various reasons. Using Fertilizer in required quantity and quality at appropriate time is best hope to improve per hectare yield if irrigation water and certified seeds are provided according to requirement and weather conditions are favorable, because fertilizer provides essential nutrients which are required for the smooth growth of a plant. At the time of independence of Pakistan, there was no any fertilizer factory but at present eleven fertilizer units work both in private and public sectors. The Government imports fertilizers by investing huge foreign exchange every year in order to meet the requirement of farmers which results in balance of payment crisis and shortage of food. In England in 1842 Sir John Lawes treated bones with sulphuric acid and began producing a product he called superphosphate. In 1685, or the first time, potassium was Detected in the rock salt mined at stassfurt, Germany. This discovery led to the foundation of the potash industry. In Pakistan, Fertilizer is produced since 1957, at present five types of fertilizer i. e. N, CAN, AS, NP, and SSP are produced and marketed besides imported Fertilizers, by both Public and Private Sector. How to cite Fertilizer Industry Pakistan, Papers

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Question: Summarise Virgin Atlantics background and history, turnover, management structure, current corporate goals and targets, and markets. Your summary should use material from the Virgin Atlantic website, and other relevant online sources. Develop a SWOT analysis to identify Virgin Atlantics current situation in relation to its main competitors. You should identify a minimum of three strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Your model should be developed referencing core marketing texts with content developed from articles and web sites . Describe the marketing mix and its role in marketing, referencing two relevant theories and concepts. Explain how Virgin Atlantic use the different elements of the marketing mix to promote their brand. You should apply at least one other theoretical model learnt during your lectures. Your explanation should be illustrated with specific examples of Virgin Atlantics events, promotional activities and target audiences . Create a diagram explaining how special events are defined and classified. Your diagram should draw upon relevant core texts. Classify at least four Virgin Atlantic events using the model you have provided. Explain the impact of Virgin Atlantics marketing and events strategy. Answer: Background/ Introduction The Virgin Atlantic (VA) Airways was founded in 1984 by the Richard Branson's Group and has been into operations since then. Virgin has grown to become the second largest carrier in Britain, and it operates in the world's major cities. The Airline enjoys consumer loyalty and recognition globally because of its innovativeness, world-class customer services and on time deliveries (Virgin Atlantic, 2015, p. 2). The management focusses on customer driven services which emphasize on innovation, fun, quality and giving customers services worth their money. From the beginning, Richard Branson's aim was. "To provide the highest quality innovative service at excellent value for money for all classes of air travellers (Virgin Atlantic, 2015, p. 4)." Virgin Atlantic operates thirty routes globally which have been classified into the following market destinations: Ten routes to the United States Six Routes to Asia Four routes to Africa One Route around the Indian Ocean One Middle East route Eight routes to Caribbean destinations. 51% of the Virgin Atlantic's shares is owned by the Virgin Group while 49% is owned by the Singapore Airlines sold by Richard Branson in 1999 at a cost of 600.25 million (Virgin Atlantic, 2015, p. 35). The company is governed by a 19 member official board under the leadership of Craig Kreeger as the Chief Executive Officer and Richard Branson as the Chairman. Through this management, the company's corporate goal is simply to build its foundation by focussing on leisure and business markets and offering effectiveness and efficiency to the customers (Virgin Atlentic, 2015, p. 23). The company's success is shown in its recent reports. As at December 31st, 2015, Virgin Atlantic was valued at 289.4 million compared to 122. 5million during the 1999 fiscal year. Likewise, its turnover and pre-tax profit were 2,781.9m and 22.5m respectively in 2015. The before-tax profit was a 10.1m improvement from the profit posted during the 2014 financial year (Virgin Atlantic, 2015, p. 36). SWOT ANALYSIS This section considers the Virgin Atlantic's Strengthens, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in 2015. Strengths The company' brand are recognized globally Virgin Atlantic enjoys a strong brand image and a positive perception among its customers. The brand is associated with quality, individuality, fun and the value for money. The company has won numerous awards from its brands and effective advertisement campaigns (Virgin Atlantic, 2015, p. 23). Enjoys an active network in North Atlantic The North Atlantic remains core to the Virgin Atlantic since its foundation. The North Atlantic, which comprises of Caribbean, contributed to two-third of the company's earnings in 2013. Virgin Atlantic is a major competitor between the U.S. and the U.K markets after British Airways (Virgin Atlantic, 2015, p. 57). The graph below shows the airway's performance in its North Atlantic network in 2013. The joint venture between Virgin and Delta has boosted its revenue The joint venture formed in January 2014 between the two airlines came with the ability to coordinate the operations between the two partners. The JV has been used as a competitive pricing strategy bringing a positive impact on the company's revenue (Virgin Atlentic, 2015, p. 43). Weaknesses Poor profitability record Before the 2015 fiscal year, Virgin Atlantic had recorded losses for three consecutive years. During the 2013 financial year, the company recorded a pre-tax loss of 74m as compared to 105m in 2012. Although the company is moving towards the right direction, the previous losses have affected its operations. The company's performance between 2005 and 2013 can be summarized as below: Under-capitalised balance sheet Virgin Atlantic under-capitalised its balance sheet considering its huge debt position which comprised of annual rental leases. The brand "Little Red" has not succeeded in the market forcing the VA to pull out of the domestic UK market. Opportunities The VA's relationship with Delta is likely to improve cost synergies VA should build its capital base from the Joint Venture to drive its cost synergies. The strategy would be beneficial to the two companies over time. A 1 ppt reduction on the operating cost would result in 0.5 ppt gain on the operating margin. Joining and alliance VA is not a member of any global alliances. However, the management has been considering to join a branded alliance to enhance its future growth opportunities. Using its Boeing 787,788, and 789 to assist in reducing its operating costs and invent new route networks. The Boeing deliveries are known for their efficient engine and lighter fuselage which would help in the cutting of costs. Threats Over-concentration on the North, Atlantic network makes VA less diversified in its operations. This leads to overcapacity which has resulted in demand and supply imbalance in other routes. The ongoing investigation by the European Commission on the Delta's non-EU investments is likely to affect VA's operations negatively if confirmed and restrictions applied. Fierce competition from the Gulf airline especially on the Europe-Asia route is likely to lower VA's revenue in future. Marketing Mix and its Role The marketing theory states that a marketer should present the right products at the right time, in the right place and at the right place. A marketing mix comprises of elements such as product, Price, Place and Promotion (Alreck Settle, 1999, p. 49). The 4P's of marketing can be presented diagrammatically as shown below: An effective marketing mix should meet the conditions stated below: The product should have the right features working well and good packaging that meets the customer needs. Customers have become price sensitive. Therefore, the right pricing strategy ought to be used. The products should be well positioned and available when required by the customers. Marketers should ensure that goods arrive in the market at the right time and are positioned correctly to capture the attention of the potential consumers (Desmond Stone, 2007, p. 113). The availability and existence of the products should be communicated to the target market using promotion techniques. Effective promotion helps the company to increase its sales revenue (Hollensen, 2015, p. 88). By using a balanced and effective marketing mix, any organization is in the position of creating a competitive advantage in any market. Marketing mix addresses the needs felt in a particular market segment. The mechanisms are used to ensure that the message contained in the brand had been communicated to the targeted people, in the right way, and at the right time (Ferrell Hartline , 2010, p. 75). Application of Marketing mixes by the Virgin Atlantic First, the VA's marketing team thoroughly checks its products to ensure that they meet the needs and the demands of the customers before they are released in the market. The company knows the importance of making a long-term impression with its customers using TV advertisement campaigns. The VA's brand is easily recognized using the colour red which symbolizes beauty, passion, and firey (Donnelly, 2015, p. 42). The products undergo several tests to ensure that they are fit for the customers. Second, the company has heavily invested in the promotion of its products. The marketing team involves an aggressive campaigning strategies to win more customers. Some of the marketing methods used are TV and online adverts, as well as promotional materials like flyers and banners (Davis, 2010, p. 111). Third, the VA's marketing team has to effectively decide on the prices of its respective products. Pricing is used to attract customers to the company by creating a positive impression about the company. The company uses a lower pricing strategy to gain competitive advantage. Likewise, the products are priced based on specific events, popularity of the destinations, and seasons are occurring in the particular markets (Hawkins, 2001, p. 53). Lastly, the positioning of the products is also important. The company uses easy to use and up to date websites and online sites to interact with its customers. For example, by simply typing "flights from the UK" under the Google search engine, the first advert to appear belongs to the VA (Donnelly, 2015, p. 42). A picture of the VA's marketing team Definition and classification of special events Diagrammatical presentation of definition and classification of special events conducted by companies is as shown below: Type of Special Event Description Business dinners Organized to celebrate milestones as well as bringing the management, employees and customers together Sponsorships and charity functions Sponsorships are used reward employees, increase customer loyalty, and attract new ones as well as raising money for charities. Networking events Aimed at reaching new customers, vendors and business partners Product launches Used to create product awareness among the customers. Customer and Employee appreciation parties Businesses focussing on customer retention host such parties to appreciate them. Board meetings Used to review the companys progress as well as formulating future strategies and goals. Shareholder meetings Such events are held to update the shareholders on the issues facing the company as well as its financial position during the fiscal year (Mullins Walker, 2012, p. 176). Press conferences These events are used to get media coverage of the existing and new products. Trade Shows Trade shows are used to position a company and its brands as a market leader VAs definition and classification of special events Type of Special Event Description Sponsorship VA has engaged in several sponsorship events since 2009. First, the company conducted birthday celebrations to its employees and customers. Second, the company engaged in retro advertisement events to create public awareness and media coverage of its products and services (Kotler, 2001, p. 54). Corporate Social Responsibility In 2014, the company converted its run-down arts centre in Hong-Kong to embrace the local culture. Likewise, in 2008, VA painted schools in Nairobi, Kenya as well as helping 1,500 villagers to access fresh water as part of celebrating its 10-year operation in Nairobi (Donnelly, 2015, p. 43). Small events The company uses press sides and Roadshows to create public awareness. Likewise, stewardesses are sent globally to give out virgin branded diaries to shopping centres and newsrooms. The events aim at keeping Virgin brands memorable and fresh in the minds of the potential customers (Mohr, et al., 2013, p. 43). Attracting stars and celebs With the help of Richard Branson, the company has attracted renowned stars and celebrities used in launching its new products. For example, in 2007 the company contracted the Spice Girls to open its Heathrow terminal (Mullins Walker, 2012, p. 71). Marketing and events strategy Even though Virgin Atlantic is a major competitor in the global airline business, it has come up with the most effective marketing and event management strategies to gain recognition. To create marketing and events strategies, VA took the following initiatives: First, the company classified its customers into adventurous, Mavericks and pioneering. After the classification, the company developed strategies to make the experience of their customers to be ultra-cool and fun. For example, the customers can get nail clean up, food and drinks and massages once on board (Virgin Atlentic, 2015, p. 55). Using the hashtag, "#FITFOO" to replicate its tag name, "Flying in the face of ordinary", VA is effectively positioned in the market. In short, VA through effective marketing and event strategies, the company has become known by the customers irrespective of fierce competition from industry giants like the British airline and the Delta Airlines (Virgin Atlentic, 2015, p. 57) References List Alreck, P. Settle, R., 1999. Strategies for building consumer brand preference. J. Prod. Brand Manage, Volume 8 , pp. 130-144. Baker, M. Hart, S., 2007. Product Strategy and Management. London: Pearson. Chernev, A., 2014. Strategic Marketing Management. 8 ed. Syndey: Amazon. Davis, J. A., 2010. Competitive Success- How Branding Adds Value. Chichester, UK: John Wiley Sons. Desmond, J. Stone, M. A., 2007. Fundamentals of marketing. London, UK: Routledge. Donnelly, R., 2015. Virgin Atlantic: Marketing Excellence. Journal of Marketing. Ferrell, O. C. Hartline , . M. D., 2010. Marketing Strategy. 5th edition ed. Chicago: South-Western. Hawkins, D. I., 2001. Consumer behavior: Building Marketing Strategy.. 8thed ed. Boston: Irwin. 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