tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53064793818227796072024-02-20T18:19:41.130-08:00Essay introductionMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-83001503433607906222020-08-26T17:47:00.001-07:002020-08-26T17:47:03.419-07:00Tanning Beds/Salons Essays - Sun Tanning, Tanning Bed, Tanning LampTanning Beds/Salons What precisely is tanning? Tanning is your body's normal reaction that happens when your skin is presented to bright radiation (UV, for example, the sun. Presentation to UV radiation from sunlamps and beds can add to the aggregate sum of UV radiation you can get in the course of your life. UVA and UVB beams put out radiation which can cause skin disease. Tanning beds and corners essentially mirror the sun. The sun produces three sorts of UV beams (the ones that make you tan). UV-C has the briefest frequency of the three, and is likewise the most unsafe. The sun radiates UV-C light, yet then it's consumed by the ozone layer and contamination. Tanning lights sift through this sort of UV light. UV-B, the center frequency, begins the tanning procedure, however overexposure can cause burn from the sun. UV-A has the longest frequency, and it finishes the tanning procedure. Tanning lights utilize the best proportion of UV-B and UV-A light to give ideal tanning results, with a brought down danger of overexposure. In the event that it takes you some time to get a tan outside, it might be simpler for you to get the shading you need (earthy colored rather than red) by tanning inside. You would need to begin with a short introduction time, and increment it slowly. Nonetheless, on the off chance that you NEVER tan from the sun, you won't tan from tanning lights, since they produce exactly the same tanning beams as the sun does. So as to fabricate a tan, it is essential to tan consistently. Try not to release an excessive amount of time by between visits, or your tan will start to blur. You can tan up to once like clockwork, however it is for the most part suggested that you hold up at any rate 48 hours in the middle of every meeting to permit your tan to completely create in the middle of visits. You can develop your tan by heading off to an indoor tanning office three to four times each week. When you have a tan, you can keep up it by tanning a few times each week. Generally, you will start to see results after a couple of tanning meetings, however it might take half a month of customary tanning (at any rate three times each week) to get to the shading you are searching for. In the event that you are building up a base tan before going out traveling, you would need to begin tanning around three or a month prior to you go. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-47047127367157225752020-08-22T09:00:00.001-07:002020-08-22T09:00:27.199-07:00HTMLHTML HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the foundation of the Internet. In spite of the fact that it's extremely restricted from multiple points of view, the system conveys programs written in considerably more impressive dialects, for example, Java and Perl. One of HTML's primary advantages is that it is a cross-stage language, usable in PC, Mac, UNIX, and somewhere else. In any case, various programs, for example, Netscape and Internet Explorer, have distinctive HTML measures, bringing about specific orders that will work in one program and be crippled in another.For the most part, HTML is a basic, clear language. Anybody working with HTML records ought to know about the fundamental orders and structure of the language, and how to choose show content from orders. There are numerous books and sites that show HTML; see underneath for a short rundown of good ones. Be that as it may, certain components of HTML are dubious or befuddling and need some explanation concerning their utilization s and drawbacks.English: Poland 1917 Essay by Edmund Bartlomiejczy... Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-59494541146043677752020-08-21T06:02:00.003-07:002020-08-21T06:02:05.703-07:00Stick with it COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions BlogStick with it COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog At this point most prospective students have already accepted their offers. If you are an incoming student, Mazel Tov! After the long application and decision-making process I remember how good it felt to have a decision. There are still a few folks who have gotten decision extensions or who have (against protocol and inter-institutional agreement) put down deposits at more than one school. Here are a couple of tips to help make it easier to decide: Go where your heart is. I know that is an extremely cheesy thing to say and I of all people am not sentimental about grad school, but you should go where you feel you belong. Sure SIPA has superior faculty, the largest course selection, Ivy League name recognition and access to the resources of New York City, but we want people here who will take advantage of these things. If (what I somewhat biasedly would deem) the obvious superiority of SIPA doesnât do it for you the last thing we want is for you to come here and be unhappy. On the flip side, if you feel SIPA is the right place for you but external pressures like family or a slight difference in funding are making you hesitate, I would encourage you to bite the bullet and come to Columbia. I will tell you that I am financing my entire SIPA education myself, save for my job in the admissions office, and I have not regretted it for one moment. Plan your life here. Go on our course catalog and compare it to others. What classes would you take? What skills do you need to propel you forward? What kind of clubs would you join? Where do you want to go home to an apartment at night? What special programs stand out that you would like to take advantage of? You can check out career service histories and see where students have gotten internships. Envision your full life, academic, social, extracurricular at both schools and see which future feels brightest to you. Talk to current students. I talked to students at the two schools I was deciding between when I chose SIPA and it was a huge part of what sealed the deal for why Iâm here. I am AT the admissions office and I would love to talk to you about my SIPA experience, the good, the bad and the ugly. Seriously I have a lot of work study hours to work off and it beats the heck out of filing things. I have seen a lot of rumors floating around about our accepted studentsâ google group, some of which I can corroborate and most of which I can dispel. I sincerely think that SIPA is the best foreign policy education you can get and will provide you with the most opportunity, but I also recognize that itâs not the best fit for everyone and I promise to be very honest in talking that through with you. You can email sipa.admission@gmail.com to find a time to coordinate with a current student or you can just call the office, we are around most days. However you make your decision, it is important that you make it soon. Schools are waiting on decisions about funding so that they can make sure scholarships are allocated to students who truly want to be here. You also will need to start looking for apartments, filling out your FAFSA and planning your move for this exciting next chapter! When it comes to choosing between top tier public policy schools there is no bad decisions. (There are only better decisions, and thatâs SIPA.) In all sincerity promising to give you my unbiased opinions if you call, Nancy Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-49199345040632370312020-08-21T06:02:00.001-07:002020-08-21T06:02:05.219-07:00Stick with it COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions BlogStick with it COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog At this point most prospective students have already accepted their offers. If you are an incoming student, Mazel Tov! After the long application and decision-making process I remember how good it felt to have a decision. There are still a few folks who have gotten decision extensions or who have (against protocol and inter-institutional agreement) put down deposits at more than one school. Here are a couple of tips to help make it easier to decide: Go where your heart is. I know that is an extremely cheesy thing to say and I of all people am not sentimental about grad school, but you should go where you feel you belong. Sure SIPA has superior faculty, the largest course selection, Ivy League name recognition and access to the resources of New York City, but we want people here who will take advantage of these things. If (what I somewhat biasedly would deem) the obvious superiority of SIPA doesnât do it for you the last thing we want is for you to come here and be unhappy. On the flip side, if you feel SIPA is the right place for you but external pressures like family or a slight difference in funding are making you hesitate, I would encourage you to bite the bullet and come to Columbia. I will tell you that I am financing my entire SIPA education myself, save for my job in the admissions office, and I have not regretted it for one moment. Plan your life here. Go on our course catalog and compare it to others. What classes would you take? What skills do you need to propel you forward? What kind of clubs would you join? Where do you want to go home to an apartment at night? What special programs stand out that you would like to take advantage of? You can check out career service histories and see where students have gotten internships. Envision your full life, academic, social, extracurricular at both schools and see which future feels brightest to you. Talk to current students. I talked to students at the two schools I was deciding between when I chose SIPA and it was a huge part of what sealed the deal for why Iâm here. I am AT the admissions office and I would love to talk to you about my SIPA experience, the good, the bad and the ugly. Seriously I have a lot of work study hours to work off and it beats the heck out of filing things. I have seen a lot of rumors floating around about our accepted studentsâ google group, some of which I can corroborate and most of which I can dispel. I sincerely think that SIPA is the best foreign policy education you can get and will provide you with the most opportunity, but I also recognize that itâs not the best fit for everyone and I promise to be very honest in talking that through with you. You can email sipa.admission@gmail.com to find a time to coordinate with a current student or you can just call the office, we are around most days. However you make your decision, it is important that you make it soon. Schools are waiting on decisions about funding so that they can make sure scholarships are allocated to students who truly want to be here. You also will need to start looking for apartments, filling out your FAFSA and planning your move for this exciting next chapter! When it comes to choosing between top tier public policy schools there is no bad decisions. (There are only better decisions, and thatâs SIPA.) In all sincerity promising to give you my unbiased opinions if you call, Nancy Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-70094500973553445942020-05-24T18:15:00.001-07:002020-05-24T18:15:04.281-07:00Speech to Inform on Video Games Essay - 1099 Words For almost a century, video games have shaped not just our country, but the whole world. An entire industry was developed and it continues to thrive, even in our rough economic times. Some people fall into the clutches of gamesââ¬â¢ $60 (or more) price tags, while others wait for titles to drop into the bargain bin. But no matter how you purchase them, video games have become much more than just ways to pass the time. They make us laugh. They make us cry. They make us want to scream in anger and punch a wall. Perhaps that is just the reason why we enjoy them so much. Today, I will be discussing the history of video games, the beneficial effect they have on us today, and the controversies that come with them. Video games have existedâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦The 90ââ¬â¢s saw the release of many important things. Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 1991, becoming one of the most well-known video game characters to this day. The Sims began being published, and eventually becam e known as the best-selling PC games in history. Then the SNES was released in 1989, revealing games like Mortal Kombat and Star Fox. 1993-2006 brought games like Super Mario 64 and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to the Nintendo 64, while Resident Evil and Final Fantasy VII came to the Playstation. The Playstation 2 was released in the early 2000ââ¬â¢s and became an instant success. It still sells steadily on the market to this day. The Xbox came in, and became well known, as they released their first Halo game in the series to come. Sega eventually fell out of the market with the Dreamcast, and now they stick to strictly game-making only. And Nintendoââ¬â¢s GameCube wasnââ¬â¢t doing as well as their newly-release GameBoy Advance. MMORPGs, or Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games, came into rise around this time as well, with games like World of Warcraft. Between 2005 and 2006, many consoles were released. For the handhelds, the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP went on the market. Then the Xbox 360 was released, followed by the Playstation 3, followed by the Nintendo Wii. Microsoft is often criticized for their lack in the handheld department. 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Ultimately their goal is to inform us, Oliver speaks to a broad audience Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-64010231587571978092020-05-14T01:13:00.001-07:002020-05-14T01:13:07.499-07:00Drinking At College Is Becoming An Epidemic - 1491 Words Drinking in College is becoming an Epidemic In Beth McMurtrieââ¬â¢s article on The Chronicle of Higher Education website, the senior writer began to answer one of Americaââ¬â¢s biggest questions. The question ââ¬Å"Why Collegeââ¬â¢s Havenââ¬â¢t Stopped Binge Drinkingâ⬠(McMurtrie) has been a major topic for a couple of decades now. Doctors Aaron White and Ralph Hingson answered question in a slightly more statistical way using lots of graphs and numbers. Jenna Johnson, staff writer from the Washington Post thinks parents should be notified when their child gets in an alcohol or drug related incident and shows how colleges have evolved to doing just that. 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Instead, they privately indulged at home in a 10% opium/90% alcohol ââ¬Å"medicineâ⬠called laudanum, frequently prescribed by physicians for ââ¬Å"female problems.â⬠It became a popular vice. Elizabeth Barrett Browning, for example, used it habitually for Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-89493143170630551792020-05-06T14:32:00.001-07:002020-05-06T14:32:35.415-07:00Environmental Pollution And Its Effects On The Country Of... With both a growing population and a booming industrial economy, the country of Indonesia is experiencing rapidly growing pollution issues, including: mass deforestation, smog, water pollution, and various other forms of environmental destruction. As a poverty ridden nation lead by a government with too few resources at its disposal the issues of extreme pollution are often put on hold to other societal issues. In Indonesia, many forms of environmental pollution / destruction are not only affecting their population of well over a hundred million people, but also the surrounding areas, these forms of pollution include: water, deforestation, and air. In a recent analysis of Indonesiaââ¬â¢s water problems, it was estimated that atâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦One of the most commonly dumped chemicals into Indonesiaââ¬â¢s waters is mercury. Indonesia is one of the worldââ¬â¢s largest producers of mercury (Price 2014), which is a natural element that helps to separate gold ore from other less valuable particles in the mining industry. The mining industry frequently dumps this highly dangerous chemical into rivers and waterways which often affects the lives of people who are around the contaminated water. Apart from people, marine life is affected as well. With excessive dumping of hazardous waste into rivers and streams, marine life is often poisoned and is struggling to survive. These poisoned fish are then eaten and over time can have adverse effects. Although several initiatives have been put in place, none are doing what they are supposed to do. The first step Indonesia should take to help ease the pain on local waters is to put restrictions on how businesses can discharge their waste. If this is enforced, it would benefit not only the people of Indonesia, but marine life as well. The second step they should take is to educate and show how water pollution is affecting people. This will by no means stop pollution, but helping people understand the consequences of their actions will certainly help. The final step is to make access to piped and cleansed water a priority. Piped and cleansed water would help prevent people from washing, bathing, and drinking out of filthy waters, which would further Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-66561867401735979582020-05-05T15:31:00.001-07:002020-05-05T15:31:10.897-07:00Internet of Things for Future of Fog Domain-myassignmenthelp.com Question: Discuss about theInternet of Things for Future of Fog Domain. Answer: Abstract: In this paper, we are going to focus on the new technology which is named as Fog domain. We will also focus on the security issues which exist in the existing technology i.e. cloud computing which helps in clear understanding of the issues of fog domain. The security issues which exist with the cloud domain are operational feasibility for controlling the flow of data to the unknown third party and the user security issues exist with the deployment of different cloud models. The fog domain is the new concept in the cloud computing environment. It is the extension of the traditional cloud computing which works on the virtualized framework of network. It is capable of providing stackable storage system, pool of resources, network services, and computation facility. It is capable of managing communication between heterogeneous devices for the completion of the task. Low latency is the major advantage of using fog computing. There are some securities issues which exist with the fog computing environment are keeping trust on the fog service providers for providing internet services, managing wireless carrier system and network of base station, legitimacy of the rogue fog node, authentication for providing the network services, managing scalability between different nodes, attacks from the third party, security related with the storage of data, and others. The completion of the research study on the future of fog domain help us to review the literature available on the fog computing, explores the issues, challenges, and preferred solution to overcome the problem with the fog computing, future scope of the proposal, and lastly what are the pros and cons of implementing the fog domain over cloud computing technology. The concept of fog computing helps in providing the network services to the edge of the complete network. The fog computing is capable of providing data, storage of data, and computation of data according to the user requirement. The implementation of fog domain is advantageous for the software defined network. The study of fog computing paradigm helps in investigate the security issues and challenges which exist with the fog domain and what are the preferred solutions to resolve the security concern area of the newer technology. The undertaken research study helps us to investigate the security issues raised by the interaction of the third party to resolve it efficiently for the smooth functioning of the fog domain in sharing of files and services over the network. Keywords: Fog Domain, Cloud Domain, Software Defined Networks, and Internet of things. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-67102123044659868942020-04-04T00:06:00.001-07:002020-04-04T00:06:02.964-07:00Chrysanthemums By John Steinbeck Essays - The Chrysanthemums, Elisa Chrysanthemums By John Steinbeck John Steinbeck wrote The Chrysanthemums in 1938. Steinbeck, as in many of his novels and short stories, depicts the life of poor, hard working people. In The Chrysanthemums, Steinbeck writes about a farmer's wife living in California. The couple lives on a farm, as many individuals did in that time. Steinbeck describes the physical and mental hardships of families living off the land. In the short story, The Chrysanthemums, Elisa is constantly with held from life because she is a woman. "On every side it (the valley) sat like a lid on the mountains and made of the great valley a closed pot." Under the lid was Salinas Valley, the home of Henry and Elisa Allen. Henry was a farmer who made a fair amount of money from his crops and stock. Elisa was Henry's wife; she had the hobby of taking care of her Chrysanthemums and the chore of being Henry's wife. In Elisa's garden, the Chrysanthemums grew with the work of her hands and the care of her heart. She seems to enjoy her garden immensely, but actually was trapped in it. She was trapped, because she felt that the only thing she could do was tend her garden. Henry tells Elisa that her flowers were very good last year and some of the yellow flowers were 10 inches across. Henry told Elisa, "I wish you'd work out in the orchard and raise some apples that big." Elisa said, "Maybe I could do it, too. I've a gift with things, all right." Henry changes the subject and starts talking about his livestock that he sold. Henry would not let her try her green thumb on the orchard, because of this, Elisa started to feel the pain of being a woman One day as Elisa was tending her garden, a wagon was passing on the road. Elisa looked up expecting the wagon to pass, but it did not. The wagon pulled up the driveway. Painted on the side of the wagon in sloppy words was, "Pots, pans, knifes, sisors, lawn mores, Fixed". A big, hairy man got out of the wagon and offered to fix her scissors for her. Elisa claimed she had nothing to be fixed. In hope of getting work, the man complimented her flower garden, and as he had planned, the two started talking. They talked about his being on the road. Elisa asked him about where he sleeps and where he lives. "Right in the wagon, ma'am. Rain or shine I'm dry as a cow in there." Elisa said, "It must be very nice. I wish a woman could do such things." The man replied, "It ain't the right kind of life for a woman." This is one instance where Elisa feels trapped as a woman. Elisa asked, "How do you know? How can you tell?" Elisa does not get an answer. He quickly changed the subject and started talking about her flowerbed. She told the man that the reason the Chrysanthemums were so big, is that her mother had planter hands that made plants grow and the hands were passed on to Elisa. He stated that someone down the road needed some Chrysanthemums. She was happy to share her garden; she put a Chrysanthemum bulb into a pot and handed it to the fix?all man. Elisa gave him special instructions for the care of the flowers. After this, Elisa decides to let him work, on a few aluminum saucepans. Elisa pays the man and he leaves. Now that the man was gone; Elisa ran to the house, tore off her soiled clothes, and took a hot shower. She scrubbed her body, hard and long, with a pumice stone. She needed to rid herself of the fix-all man. Elisa got out of the shower and looked at herself in the mirror. She looked at her naked body, sucking in her stomach and pushing out her chest. Elisa then put on her nicest under garments. She also put on her newest, favorite dress; the symbol of her prettiness. Soon, Henry comes in the room and says, "Why?why, Elisa you look so nice." Elisa replied, "Nice? You think I look nice? What do you mean by nice?" Henry replied, "I don't know. I mean you look different, strong, and happy." The couple leaves the house to go out to eat. As they were driving down the road, they pass the fix ?all man. She looked back and saw her flower bulbs and sands lying on the road. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-50089446077066211442020-03-08T11:41:00.001-07:002020-03-08T11:41:03.080-07:00Free Essays on The Chinese And Their Part In The Transcontinental RailroadIn 1850 there were only a few hundred Chinese in California. Most were merchants who were respected as honest upright citizens California people called them the ââ¬Å"celestialsâ⬠because they came from the ââ¬Å"Celestial Kingdom.â⬠By 1852 there were about 20,000 Chinese on the western coast, looking for gold during the Gold Rush. Their skills as miners caused jealousy and hatred. They were accused of stealing from the Americans. Chinamen were attacked by hoodlums on San Francisco streets for no other reasons than there race. James Strobridge hated the thought of hiring ââ¬Å"Orientalsâ⬠; He thought they were ââ¬Å"heathen weaklings and at the best they were fit for washing clothes and raising vegetables.â⬠He said ââ¬Å"I will not boss Chineseâ⬠¦.. They are not fit for labor.â⬠The Chinese immigrants were eager for work and at least five thousand men were needed for blasting roadbeds around and through mountains. At the time the Central Pacific Railroad construction crew had less than 800 men, and many went on strike for more money. By the spring of 1865 the situation was so bad Croker convinced Strobridge to hire 50 Chinamen on a trial basis. Thrown into freight cars in the Sacramento station and hauled to the end of the track, they were immediately put to work. At first Strobridge gave them simple unskilled jobs such as filling and dumping carts. He believed they were to weak to swing heavy hammers. However the white men refused to work with the China men ; many white men quit. So Strobridge had to test the Chinese. Strobridge was told was told that ââ¬Å"the coolies were better than any white mans crew.â⬠According to one of the observers this was one of ââ¬Å"the cruelest blow of all the egos of the whites.â⬠Strobridge asked Croker to find more Chinese. Within six months more than two thousand Chinese were hired. The Chinese Protective Society which had been organized by San Francisco clergy men, met ships with armed guards to pr... Free Essays on The Chinese And Their Part In The Transcontinental Railroad Free Essays on The Chinese And Their Part In The Transcontinental Railroad In 1850 there were only a few hundred Chinese in California. Most were merchants who were respected as honest upright citizens California people called them the ââ¬Å"celestialsâ⬠because they came from the ââ¬Å"Celestial Kingdom.â⬠By 1852 there were about 20,000 Chinese on the western coast, looking for gold during the Gold Rush. Their skills as miners caused jealousy and hatred. They were accused of stealing from the Americans. Chinamen were attacked by hoodlums on San Francisco streets for no other reasons than there race. James Strobridge hated the thought of hiring ââ¬Å"Orientalsâ⬠; He thought they were ââ¬Å"heathen weaklings and at the best they were fit for washing clothes and raising vegetables.â⬠He said ââ¬Å"I will not boss Chineseâ⬠¦.. They are not fit for labor.â⬠The Chinese immigrants were eager for work and at least five thousand men were needed for blasting roadbeds around and through mountains. At the time the Central Pacific Railroad construction crew had less than 800 men, and many went on strike for more money. By the spring of 1865 the situation was so bad Croker convinced Strobridge to hire 50 Chinamen on a trial basis. Thrown into freight cars in the Sacramento station and hauled to the end of the track, they were immediately put to work. At first Strobridge gave them simple unskilled jobs such as filling and dumping carts. He believed they were to weak to swing heavy hammers. However the white men refused to work with the China men ; many white men quit. So Strobridge had to test the Chinese. Strobridge was told was told that ââ¬Å"the coolies were better than any white mans crew.â⬠According to one of the observers this was one of ââ¬Å"the cruelest blow of all the egos of the whites.â⬠Strobridge asked Croker to find more Chinese. Within six months more than two thousand Chinese were hired. The Chinese Protective Society which had been organized by San Francisco clergy men, met ships with armed guards to pr... Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-63157803620192503022020-02-21T02:08:00.001-08:002020-02-21T02:08:03.166-08:00Ethical Issues in Media Research Paper Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 wordsEthical Issues in Media - Research Paper Example So, in case it features some corruption in terms of Ethics, the impact that it has on the social environment will be quite destructive. In addition to that, media platforms are known to form public opinion; therefore, if they convey information that is not correct, a part of the society will develop a wrong perception of reality. This paper will analyze an example that appeared in the media and violated ethics of journalism, proving that this is not acceptable for a reliable source of news and have negative influence on the society in general. Thus, when NBC which is a well known network was covering the shooting of Trayvon Martin, it featured audio recording that portray the alleged killer in a biased way. For example, George Zimmerman is showing saying: This guy looks like heââ¬â¢s up to no good. He looks black.â⬠(ââ¬Å"Trayvon Martin caseâ⬠). However, this is not exactly what Zimmerman said. He did say that the person who he was watching was up to no good, but the phrase ââ¬Å"he looks blackâ⬠was a reply to the question: ââ¬Å"OK, and this guy ââ¬â is he black, white or Hispanic?â⬠(Wemple, 2012). So, in the first situation, people might think that Zimmerman was a racial profiler since he connected ethnicity of the boy and his activity; however, the objective picture shows that he simply answered the question that he was asked (Ross, 2014, 64). Therefore, one would make no mistake pointing out that NBC presented an incorrect depiction of Zimmerman, trying to make him appear a worse perso n than he actually was. The First Amendment should be engaged in the discussion of this situation. According to it, the law prohibits any infringing on the freedom of the press; however, the latter is required to convey objective data. In case it fails to do so, the law should punish it (Anastaplo, 2007, 222). If one takes a look at the ethical issue in question, one will be able to see that it compromises justice to a Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-30072453955486268512020-02-05T03:24:00.001-08:002020-02-05T03:24:03.226-08:00Marketing 3000 Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 wordsMarketing 3000 - Assignment Example The company tried to capture new customers but forgot that their products were bought by their traditional customers. Once the Starbucks old buyers lost their feel, faith and the attachment with the company, their paths diverted. Starbucks now was no more a place to visit where customers could have a healthy talk. It became a place from where people could purchase items and move on. So, the Starbucks experience changed and with that changed the Starbuck customer. 3. A kid would get bored by playing with the same toy over and over again. Same phenomenon applies to the customers and the products they buy. People want something new and unique. This was an uphill task the company had to face in order to re attract their old customers and regain their present buyers. For this purpose, they gave a new look to their company, not by expanding the number of stores, rather by expanding, introducing and diversifying their products. They cheapened the prices of the coffee and worked to improve the quality of their items so that they could again reach the hearts of their customers. They realized that by not changing much of their terms and conditions, they could do a lot for the betterment of their consumers as well as for the company itself. 4. This is a question that can certainly take Starbucks to the peak since its emergence or can bring it to a halt for the years to come. The company has just faced a downfall and is again trying to get on their feet. If the owners and the responsible people take necessary steps to bind the company together, only then can it come out of the sorrows of defeat else the worst could be a complete shut down for the Starbucks company. Starbucks will not be able to enjoy the same comfort level and revenue from their costumers. Itââ¬â¢s simply because their quality has gone down, irrespective of the steps they are taking now, and because of the competition in the market. Their competitors are also here to Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-17257097184791884932020-01-27T23:47:00.001-08:002020-01-27T23:47:06.695-08:00Ethics in the Consultancy ProfessionEthics in the Consultancy Profession Ethics in the profession of consultancy Introduction: There are many reasons why individuals and organisations take the help of a consultant. Organisations resort to this practice regularly since the complexities of doing business are rising with reference to competition, new markets, laws and regulations, technology etc. Sometimes companies have their own consultants or they seek the help of professionals competent in their chosen field. In short a consultant is a person who is qualified to advise anyone who approaches him. This indicates that there should be trust in the client towards his consultant and the consultant on his part should not do anything to misuse it. In other words the consultant is expected to behave ethically toward his client. Ethical behaviour means a code of conduct with the belief that what is done is right with reference to own values, religious beliefs, law and what is generally accepted by the society. Ethics in the profession of consultancy: One of the most respected authorities on ethical consultancy is Peter Block who is a consultant himself. He has authored a number of books including the widely acclaimed Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used. Mr. Block has given several guidelines that are expected to be a part of the code of conduct of a consultant. The most essential element according to Mr. Block is of the opinion that the consultant always tells the truth even if it is unpleasant to the client. The trouble with many consultants today is that they force the clients to think in their viewpoint by acting clever. It should be noted that the client may have his own viewpoints which may be relevant and the consultant is expected to review that before advising the client. Such behavior on the part of the client will make him skeptical of the consultant and the level of trust or faith in him will diminish. Clients see right through the fast language and persuasion techniques and, as a result, their level of skepticism rises. Instead, consultants should be who they are and tell the truth in a caring way, which will establish the balance that leads to a trusting, productive relationship with the client (Meet the MasterMinds: Flawless Consulting with Peter Block, Management Consulting News). http://www.managementconsultingnews.com/interviews/block_interview.php. The author is of the opinion that the role of consultancy has changed over the years. Consultancy organizations have grown in size and the role they play is more of a manager than an advisor. They end up taking the responsibility of performing the tasks they advise the clients in the first place. What will happen in this case is that the consultants become a part of the client organization. They loose the freedom that is essential for a consultant because of the policies and organizational politics that exist in the client organization. Mr. Block says that this situation came about not because it is a part of consultancy but because there is money in performing such tasks for the client. Another area of concern regarding ethics is the lack of accountability on the part of the consulting industry. He consultancy firms have their own models and methods which they force it on the clients. There is no negative impact in this industry even if the models do not work. The fact is that the clients themselves have come to accept such a behavior on the part of the consultants. Sometimes the consultant will agree to the clients point of view totally without voicing any disagreement just to keep the client happy. The consultant may give advice on matters that are beyond their area of expertise. Clients are usually willing to listen to the advice of their consultants totally. This might prompt the latter to overemphasize their point of view, thereby bringing loss to the client. The same situation may also result in a proper study of the issues on the part of the consultant. It could also happen that the client d id not disclose all necessary information so that the consultant will offer advice which is acceptable to the client. The consultant may disclose confident information of the client for personal gain. Sometimes the consultant may use the client as a testing ground for some new model or technology that the consultant may have developed or acquired. The consultant may also disclose confidential information given by the head of the client organization to other members of the management in the belief that it will help them to solve a problem. The above information was those given by experts and clients who felt that these are instances of unethical behavior by consultants. It can be seen that such behavior occurs also because of the attitude of the client towards the consultants. Some of the instances occurred because it was the client who made it possible. Example: The best example of unethical consulting behavior in the recent past involves Arthur Anderson Consultants and Enron Corporation. The collapse of the multinational giant resulted in huge losses for its average investors and the loss of millions of dollars of pension funds which were very valuable to its employees. Hundreds of people lost their jobs, creditors lost their money and many were affected in other ways. Arthur Anderson Consulting, which was well known throughout the world as practitioners of high ethics lost face and exists only to clear the various litigations against it. This particular situation is a result of greed, non-disclosure of facts by Anderson Consulting for fear of losing the client, in this case Enron Corporation and the consultant moving out of its real area of expertise which was that of accountants. The fact was that Anderson had two previous audit failures prior to Enron. The two companies involved were Waste Management and Sunbeam. The company had to spend $110 million to cover litigation costs. In the case of Enron, the company had appointed Andersons consultancy division for a very large fee. It was due to this that Andersons had to go along with the crooked accounting policies of Enron for fear of losing that account. There were also another factor involved. Enrons impressive growth during its earlier years made them arrogant. This led to a number of growth plans that were not feasible. Enrons growth plans including its asset light policy did not proceed as expected. The end result was that Enron had stakes in a number of loss making concerns. If the figures were to be disclosed in the company accounts, Enron would have to report a loss and the value of its shares would fall. The company falsified the losses of these companies by saying that they were hedged by another company. The truth was that it was Enron itself that held majority stake in the hedging company. This move resulted in the company s howing excess earning of one billion dollars during the period of 2000 to 2001. The company had also misappropriated funds by formation of certain companies like Chewco, LJM1 and LJM2. The formation of such companies resulted in huge illegal financial gains for its former CEO and certain employees of the company. According to the report by the Special Investigation Committee of the company formed immediately after the company filed for bankruptcy, former SEO Andrew Fastow received 30 million dollars from this deal. The company also found other methods to falsify its accounts. For this purpose, Enron created a separate entity called Special Purpose Vehicle or Special Purpose Entity (SPE). Such entities are usually formed for performing certain accounting tasks subject to regulations. Enron could treat the SPE as it were a totally independent company. Two conditions in forming the SPE were met by Enron. They are that an independent investor should invest at least 3% in the assets of t he company and that the independent investor should have control over the company. Another investment in a company called JEDI (Joint Energy Development Investment Partnership). To avoid showing the losses of this company in the company accounts, the then Enron CEO Fastow authorized Chewco to invest in a 3% stake in the SPE. The company, when reviewing the situation along with Anderson later in 2001 found that the investment in the SPE did not satisfy the rules. They decided to change the already published figures by incorporating JEDI in Enron accounts which resulted in a massive reduction income and a huge increase in debt. The question is what role did Anderson have in the whole affair. Reports from the Special Investigation Committee indicate that all the accounting tricks were done on the advice of Anderson. In virtually all of the transactions, Enrons accounting treatment was determined with extensive participation and structuring advice from Anderson, which Management reported to the Board. Enrons records show that Anderson billed Enron $5.7 million for advice in connection with LJM and Chewco transactions alone, above and beyond its regular audit fees. (Summary of Findings, William J Powers, Page 5, February 1 2002, Report of Investigation by the Special Investigative Committee of the Board of Directors of Enron Corp). http://files.findlaw.com/news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/enron/sicreport/cover.pdf It can be seen that Anderson had played a part in advising and helping to falsify accounting practices of Enron Corporation. Both its auditing and consultancy divisions were at fault and had behaved in a very unethical manner. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-69485798631295438812020-01-19T20:09:00.001-08:002020-01-19T20:09:04.487-08:00The Spread of People, Agriculture, and Disease Essay -- Agricultural DThe Spread of People, Agriculture, and Disease It is obvious that as humans have traveled and exploited the world for their own purposes, their actions have had drastic effects on the environment as they deforest the land and introduce foreign flora and fauna to different ecosystems that may not be able to cope with them. What is not as obvious is that as humans have affected the environment, so the environment has also affected humans. While humans have settled down and chosen an agriculturalist, sedentary lifestyle over the semi-nomadic life of the hunter-gatherer, they have become susceptible to a barrage of diseases that have adapted specifically to afflict human beings. Because we, as humans, have come to believe that we completely dominate our environment, we find it hard to accept that perhaps the environment can also affect us in ways that may be out of our control. However, I think that the complimentary effects of humans and the environment on each other are important facts to explore and understand in o rder for coexistence to continue. Several millennia ago, there were certain groups of humans (mainly in Eurasia) who believed that an agricultural lifestyle was more desirable and would increase chances of survival more so than the hunter-gatherer way of life that had been in existence for millions of years. With the rise of agriculture came the domestication of the ââ¬Ëfarmââ¬â¢ animals ââ¬â for example, pigs and cows (dogs had been domesticated well before these other animals). Farmers and herders began to need more land for their crops and animals, as well as for their offspring who also became farmers and herders, and so they expanded their territories. This territorial expansion continuousl... ...man travel and trade. I think that although it is theoretically possible to change the factors that allow the destruction of the Earth and the rise of diseases, it is actually impossible to achieve the sustainability and health of the human race. However, by understanding the complimentary effects of each on the other, I think that it is possible to alter our behaviors in such ways that problems in both directions can be greatly reduced. Works Cited Diamond, Jared. Guns, Germs, and Steel. New York: W.W. Norton & Comp., 1999. Ponting, Clive. A Green History of the World. New York: Penguin, 1993. Schneider, Jane. Rumpelstiltskinââ¬â¢s Bargain: Folklore and the Merchant Capitalist Intensification of Linen Manufacture in Early Modern Europe. From Cloth and Human Experience, ed. Annette Weiner and Jane Schneider. Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1993. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-92227368547463886732020-01-11T16:33:00.001-08:002020-01-11T16:33:02.795-08:00Road Not Taken Robert FrostJourneys illustrate the voyage between places of interest. They are demonstrated by expressing to the audience the hardship and mixed emotions you go through to the destination. Some examples of positive effects on those who embark on a mission are that it hinders them to get out of their comfort zone and helps them appreciate what they have, if a problem occurs while embarking on your voyage it will have to be resolved to make the mission you board on possible. The text analysed ââ¬Å"The Road Not Takenâ⬠by Robert Frost and the type of text is poetry. My second choice of text was ââ¬Å"The Wizard of Ozâ⬠by Victor Fleming the text type is a movie. Some possible techniques analysed are rhyme, imagery, symbolism, long shot, up shot and a full shot. In the title ââ¬Å"The Road Not Takenâ⬠describes a journey that hasnââ¬â¢t been trekked upon; people chose the comfort of a common path to avoid obsticles of hardship and beyond the unknown. In the movie ââ¬Å"The Wizard of Ozâ⬠, the hardship of deciding which road or path to take by choosing which pathway she will travel on the unknown. Embarking on the unknown; in the poem The Road Not Taken, the author uses rhyme to make it easier or clearer for the reader to contemplate. ââ¬Å"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and be one traveller long I stood. â⬠In ââ¬Å"Two roads divergedâ⬠it was offering us a choice on which path to stride on, by illustrating ââ¬Å"yellow woodâ⬠it characterizes the road as cautious. ââ¬Å"And be one traveller long I stoodâ⬠one traveller alone, no companion, own choice, uncertainty of which path to voyage on. Therefore the uncertainty is the obsticle of hardship of his journey. Furthermore in the movie, The Wizard of Oz we distinguish Dorothy and Toto embarking on their journey. In the long shot Dorothy and Toto illustrate the extensive road ahead of them. It also shows the solitude of Dorothy that sheââ¬â¢s got nowhere left to go apart from running away. The baggage in her hand emphasizes that sheââ¬â¢s taken everything she owned and not returning home. Low modality demonstrates the gloominess of the journey ahead. In relation to ââ¬ËThe Road Not Takenââ¬â¢ and ââ¬ËThe Wizard of Ozââ¬â¢ both texts, illustrate solitude, hardship, beyond the unknown and the uncertainty of choice. Embarking on the unknown; in the poem ââ¬ËThe Road Not Takenââ¬â¢ the author uses imagery to illustrate the choice between the different paths. The unknown is there to explore. ââ¬Å"Then took the other, as just as fair, and having perhaps the better claim, because it was grassy and wanted wear. â⬠In ââ¬ËThen took the other just as fairââ¬â¢ illustrates to us that the author portrays the rare choice of which path he chose to take. ââ¬â¢And having perhaps the better claimââ¬â¢ the author is certain that heââ¬â¢s made the right choice. ââ¬ËBecause it was grassy and wanted wearââ¬â¢ the imagery described as the grass has never been tread on or hasnââ¬â¢t been walked on; undisturbed. Therefore the text symbolizes the choice of journeys undertaken prior. Furthermore in the movie ââ¬ËThe Wizard of Ozââ¬â¢ we observe Dorothy, Glinda and the wicked witch of the west. In the full shot we establish that Dorothyââ¬â¢s house has landed on top of the wicked witch of the east. The witch of the west approaches to save the ruby shoes but they are mysteriously positioned on Dorothyââ¬â¢s feet. The witch cautions Dorothy that there will be vengeance. In the full shot we observe Dorothyââ¬â¢s face that sheââ¬â¢s petrified. The full shot demonstrates emotions on the characters face. In the background the munchkins are laying flat on the ground terrified from the witch after the witchââ¬â¢s journey flying. In relation to ââ¬Å"The Road Not Takenâ⬠and ââ¬Å"The Wizard of Ozâ⬠in both texts we establish the uncertainty of choice chosen and the different journeyââ¬â¢s they embark upon. Embarking on the unknown; the author uses symbolism to illustrate the colour of his journey. ââ¬Å"And that morning equally lay, in leaves no step had trodden black. â⬠In ââ¬Ëleaves o step had trodden blackââ¬â¢ this portrays that no living being had ever walked upon this path before due to the fact that the black is symbolising gloominess and depression. Therefore, again the uncertainty of the unknown is the obsticle of the journey heââ¬â¢s embarking upon. Furthermore, in the movie ââ¬Å"The Wizard of Ozâ⬠we establish the flying monkeys in the air with Dorothy in their arms. The upshot was used to illustrate to us the length and height they flew up from the ground to emphasize to the viewers that they should be fearful of them. The dull use of colours focuses on the darkness the witch and the monkeys originate from. The monkeys disrupt Dorothyââ¬â¢s journey which she was so close to getting to her destination. In relation to both texts we distinguish the interruption of the journey, the gloominess of the different types of journey you embark upon. In conclusion to these two texts we establish that journeying upon the unknown can position you in a situation you donââ¬â¢t want to be placed in. Also the hardship and the uncertainty of choice upon the voyage and the solitude of both characters in both texts are demonstrated throughout the mission. Furthermore we learn that different types of dangers and obsticles can interrupt the journey you are embarking upon. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-87884976587582788592020-01-03T12:56:00.001-08:002020-01-03T12:56:04.122-08:00The Dangers of Censorship in High School Essay - 2591 Words The Dangers of Censorship in High School Every day well meaning parents, concerned members of society, and Christian activist groups across the country fight to censor the literature that is being taught in high school classrooms. The word censorship carries all types of implications and angles; it involve s a denial of an authors right to guaranteed freedoms of expression. However, as it relates to education, this issue goes a great deal deeper than the standard First Amendment argument. In attempting to ban certain types of literature from the classroom, censors are taking away the rights of teachers to prepare students for a reality that their parents do not seem to think will ever affect them. They likewise deny students theâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Kristol (I 972) claims that very few words of real merit ever were suppressed (p. 649). This is a difficult statement- to agree with because among the literary giants that have been repeatedly censored are Harper Lees To Kill A Mockingbird, Anne Franks Diary of a Young Girl, and John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath. Mark Twains Huckleberry Finn has been frequently attacked on the basis of racial prejudice. J. D. Salingers The Catcher in the Rye, the coming-of-age novel loaded with profanity, leads all of these as far as censorship votes are concerned (Donelson, 1997). ) While these and hundreds of other books continue to show up on ban lists in libraries across the country, activists like Kristol (1972) have asserted that in the U.S., censorship has to all intents and purposes ceased to exist (p.645). Censorship in the classroom is about control. Gardner (1997) came to understand this concept when he used book burning to make a point to his class while they were studying Fahrenheit 451. He and his students burned some books, which were previously intended for disposal, to bring to life the focus that Bradbury makes on the subject in the novel. His afternoon classes came in, having heard about the activity in the hallways, excited and full of adrenaline at the thought of participating.Show MoreRelatedCensorship and Material Selection Policies Essay863 Words à |à 4 Pagesthat they are morally objectionable by the standards applied by a censor. It has been like this for ages. As long as someone has something to tell, another will be there to try and prevent them. Schools have been doing this for quite a while now and there is a need to stop it. Censorship of books in schools should not be allowed as many students will never get to experience classic literature if not exposed to it early on. Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receiveRead MoreInternet Censorship Essay example968 Words à |à 4 Pagesas well as entertainment. Besides, it has a lot of dangers and harms for the users (especially for children). In Australia, the idea of ââ¬Ëinternet censorshipââ¬â¢ began since 2003 by the Australiaââ¬â¢s prominent think tank when researched about online habit of Australian teenagers and the dangers related to internet. This essay will discuss about the advantages and disadvantages of internet censorship plan in Australia. The Australian internet censorship plan has some advantages. First of all, it protectsRead More Censorship in Public Schools Essay1625 Words à |à 7 Pagesreferencesquot; (Berger 59). -A Vermont high school librarian is forced to resign because she fought the school boards decision to remove Richard Prices The Wanderers, and to quot;restrictquot; the use of Stephen Kings Carrie and Patrick Manns Dog Day Afternoon (Jones 33). -An Indiana school board takes action that leads to the burning of many copies of a textbook that deals with drugs and the sexual behavior of teenagers (Berger 61). These cases of censorship in public schools are not unusual and thereRead More Religion and Sexual Censorship in America Essay646 Words à |à 3 Pagesââ¬Å"Those of us who trust sexuality must not allow ourselves to be controlled by those who fear it (Marty Klein).â⬠In America censorship has affected various mediums: print, art, television, and internet, as it pertain to sexuality. However the first amendment ââ¬Å"protectsâ⬠the right to free speak, and press. Congress has tried to pass bills to outlaw pornography, (but have failed) ban books for sexual content, and dictate what can be said on TV and radio. If the government is allowed to censor theseRead MoreCritical Response Fahrenheit 4511592 Words à |à 7 Pagesprovoking novel which raises important concerns about what the future may hold. Predominantly told through the eyes of the protagonist Guy Montag Bradbury warns humanity of a future containing mind manipulation, abuse of technology and heavy government c ensorship. The purpose of this book is clearly to warn society of the path we are headed to if we continue to value new technology over knowledge by showing us ââ¬Å"that although knowledge can cause disharmony, knowledge of the past can help prevent man fromRead MoreEssay on Censorship - The Negative Consequences of Book Banning1501 Words à |à 7 Pagessat in at school, I remember at least one poster on the wall promoting reading. Throughout my school years, teachers have pounded into my head how important it is to read. In high school I had a list of books that I was required to read over my summer break so that I would continuously be educated. What I donââ¬â¢t understand is that if reading is so important to the learning process, then why ban a book? Doesnââ¬â¢t that defeat the whole purpose of reading? If you ask me, all censorship does is preventRead MoreThe Crucible By Arthur Miller1285 Words à |à 6 PagesTV shows and Movies with a focus on cliques, either i n high school or in the work force, are popular in our society today. For instance the movie Mean Girls is about a teenage girl moving to a new school and being recruited into a high school clique. In this clique, the members exhibit the behaviors of people experiencing the psychological phenomenon, Groupthink. Groupthink is the practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibilityRead MoreCensorship As A Form Of Oppression1075 Words à |à 5 Pages In F451, Government uses censorship as a form of oppression, which is wrong because it takes away freedom and human rights. One way they do this is when firemen burn books to keep the populous from reading the books and obtaining information from them. Another way is how the government controls the people s every move, ââ¬Å" My uncle was arrested another timeâ⬠¦ for being a pedestrian.â⬠Page 7. Similar to they way Nazi Germany controlled the populous of its time. And how on the train they playRead MoreFahrenheit 451 Is A Timeless Novel That Shows The Overtaking1386 Words à |à 6 PagesFahrenheit 451 is a timeless novel that shows the overtaking of technology and manipulation of censorship. In America, technology has severely affected the way free speech is used and/or viewed. We are given the right to free speech to an extent. We are given free speech while the government has the power of censorship making our words selective and politically correct. This caus es outbursts of anger by the public. My purpose is to explain that this novel is important because, the oppression of freedomRead MoreFahrenheit 451 By F. Montag1378 Words à |à 6 Pagesidea of censorship impedes the freedom and expression of individuals and dilutes the presence of divergent cultures and beliefs. It is ubiquitous in different forms of media, including books and technology, which leads to the perceived protection from dangerous notions or exposure to outside ideas. As a result of these fears and assumptions, countless books have been wrongfully banned including Fahrenheit 451 which not only conveys concepts such as freedom of religion, but of the dangers of replacing Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-19982478257290439792019-12-26T09:23:00.001-08:002019-12-26T09:23:03.446-08:00Doedicurus The Giant Prehistoric Armadillo Doedicurus was an enormous ancestor of the modern armadillo which wandered the pampas and savannas of South America during the Pleistocene epoch. It disappeared from the fossil record about 10,000 years ago along with many other large Ice Age animals. While climate change made have played a factor in its extinction, its likely that human hunters, too, helped precipitate its demise. Doedicurus Overview Name: Doedicurus (Greek for pestle tail); pronounced DAY-dih-CURE-us Habitat: Swamps of South America Historical Epoch: Pleistocene-Modern (2 million-10,000 years ago) Size and Weight: About 13 feet long and one ton Diet: Plants Distinguishing Characteristics: Large, thick shell; long tail with club and spikes on end About Doedicurus Doedicurus was a member of the Glyptodont family, a megafauna mammalà of the Pleistocene epoch.à It lived at the same time and in the same place as many other enormous Ice Age mammals and birds, including giant ground sloths, saber-toothed cats, and huge flightless carnivorous birds sometimes nicknamed terror birds. While most glyptodonts towering, flightless, carnivorous ââ¬Å"terror birds.â⬠For a relatively brief period, it also shared its habitat with early human beings. Most glyptodonts have been found in South America, but some fossilized remains have been found in the southern United States, from Arizona through the Carolinas. This slow-moving vegetarian was about the size of a small car, was covered by a large, domed, armored shell with an additional smaller dome in front. It also possessed a clubbed, spiked tail similar to those of the ankylosaur and stegosaur dinosaurs that preceded it by tens of millions of years. Researchers suggest that the spiked tails may have been used to attack other males when competing for the attention of females. Some experts believe Doedicurus also had a short, prehensile snout, similar to an elephants trunk, but solid evidence for this is lacking. The carapace (hard upper shell) was anchored to the animals pelvis, but it was not connected to the shoulder. Some paleontologists hypothesize that the smaller front dome may have played a similar role to a camels hump, storing fat for the dry season. It may also have helped protect the animal from predators. DNA Evidence Shows a Connection to Modern Armadillos All Glyptodont species are part of a mammal group called Xenarthra. This group includes a number of modern species including tree sloths and anteaters, as well as several extinct species such as Pampatheres (similar to armadillos) and ground sloths. Until recently, however, the exact relationship between Doedicurus and other members of the Xenarthra group was unclear. Recently, scientists were able to extract fragments of DNA from the fossilized carapace of a 12,000-year-old Doedicurus discovered in South America. Their intent was to establish once and for all the place of Doedicurus and its fellow glyptodonts on the armadillo family tree. Their conclusion: Glyptodonts were, in fact, a distinct Pleistocene sub-family of armadillos, and the closest living relative of these thousand-pound behemoths is the Dwarf Pink Fairy Armadillo of Argentina, which only measures a few inches across. Researchers believe that Glyptodonts and their modern cousins evolved from the same 35 million-year-old common ancestor, a creature that weighed only about 13 pounds. The huge Glyptodonts split off as a group very quickly, while the modern armadillo did not appear until about 30 million years later. According to one theory, the Doedicuruss unarticulated back was an important factor in its extraordinary growth. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-5781744820538994722019-12-18T05:12:00.001-08:002019-12-18T05:12:04.041-08:00The World And Its Economic Systems Essay - 2422 Words PAPER The world and its economic systems been to, at an ever increasing rate. Over thousands of years civilization have developed the means to master resources, such as, land, water and even the heavens. Agriculture allowed the human race to no longer rely on migrant herds of animals, but to settle and look to the ground beneath them for a continued supply of basic needs. Dale and Carter argue, ââ¬Å"both civilization and the enjoyment of civilization rest on the surplus production by those who supply the necessities of lifeâ⬠(1955, p. 9). Once that point in the creation of a society is reached, others are able to veer away from the trade agriculture, specializing in other pursuits valuable to a community. Early examples of this scenario playing to its actors benefits include the Mesopotamians and Egyptians. Farming, specifically a surplus of food, allowed for humans to focus on other pursuits that would further advance the progress of a given community. With the growth in avai lable pursuits, Ellen Wood believes ââ¬Å"an [evolution] of the division of labor â⬠¦ accompanied by technological improvements in the instruments of productionâ⬠allows for commercial development within a society to take place (1999, p. 5-6). Growth will continue to compound on itself, bar no external interferences - such as drought, famine, plague. With growth came trade of goods. People were placed in a situation in which, as profit-maximizing beings, needed to now exchange their own specific productShow MoreRelatedThe Political And Economic System Of The World2338 Words à |à 10 PagesIn the wake of WWII, peace was the main goal sought out by the entirety of the world. However as the twentieth century hit its halfway mark, the conflicting ideals of two countries dragged the world into a tense struggle for power and international identity yet again. The United States of America (USA) and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), were now in a competition to sw ay the rest of the worldââ¬â¢s unaffiliated nations. This political, ideological, scientific and military effort wouldRead MoreEconomic Growth And The On Building A World Class Education System1416 Words à |à 6 Pageson building a world class education system and research facility right now in Singapore? This are some of the governmentââ¬â¢s polices to overcome the shortage of things or scarcity so as to achieve a projected growth for the economy. This essay will be discussing on some government (mainly Singapore) policies that can be implement to achieve economic growth and the authorââ¬â¢s opinion as to how beneficial these policies are to the economic growth of the country. 2. Key factor to Economic Growth WithRead MoreThe Industrial Revolution And The World s Dominant Economic System1652 Words à |à 7 Pagescentury through the second quarter of the XIX century. A characteristic feature of the Industrial Revolution was the rapid growth of the productive forces on the basis of large-scale machine industry and the adoption of capitalism as the world s dominant economic system. The transition to progressive scientific methods of large-scale agricultural production demanded substantial enlargement of sown areas, which in turn led to a rapid increase in yield and productivity of the agricultural labor. As sanitationRead MoreWorld War I : The Aging Political, Economic, And Governmental Systems Of The World1682 Words à |à 7 Pages World War I was without a doubt one of the defining event of the 20th century. It turned America into an industrial power, tore down the dying empires of Europe, and led the world into the Modern Age. One would think that this war, with how destructive it wa s, would be conventional in its declaration, or reasons for it, but this it was, in fact, very different from how and why wars now might be declared. The aging political, economic, and governmental systems of the time acted as a very intricatelyRead MoreThe Economic Crisis Of The Financial Systems Within Developed Countries Affected Economies Across The World2024 Words à |à 9 PagesTask 1 The economic crisis which erupted from the financial systems within developed countries affected all economies across the world. There was a significant amount of job losses, company bankruptcies and cuts in incomes and budgets (McKibben, Stockel 2009). Companies were focusing on sales growth which took urgency over most workplace including learning and development and many trying to decide what was important in terms of return on investment (Dullien et al 2010). Training and developmentRead MoreSolution to the Current Global Economy: Judaism and Economic Reform, by Norman Solomon1103 Words à |à 5 PagesIn the essay ââ¬Å"Judaism and Economic Reformâ⬠, Norman Solomon, a Jewish-American journalist, presents a compelling argument on the basis of the need for economic reform while providing simple religious base solutions. While discussing two major economic problems that plague the worldââ¬â¢s current economy, Solomon introduces the Jewish view of the global economy and their general view on economics as a whole. With this introduction to the Jewish worldview of economics we as readers are able to transitionRead MoreMaritime Transportation Systems : Maritime Transport System Essay1311 Words à |à 6 PagesMaritime Transportation System Maritime Transportation System or MTS is one of the critical infrastructure systems that promote economic activity by enabling the transfer of goods between national and international destinations throughout the globe. As a result of its role in promoting economic activity, Maritime Transportation System is one of the most important elements for the United States national security. However, maritime systems have become increasingly vulnerable to risks that couldRead MoreThe Problem Of National Self Reliance Essay1473 Words à |à 6 Pagesseems that economics reveals the weakness in humanity s attempts to both unite as one larger whole, and to maintain separate national identities. Efforts to create a unified front, are slow and challenged by Westphalian conceptions of state sovereignty. Efforts to preserve states individuality and self-reliance reveal the human suffering that was commonplace before globalization began to smooth out the economic extremes experienced in localized areas. All politics, and economics, are local butRead MoreDependency Reduces Conflict1344 Words à |à 5 Pagesapparent in the new world economic and international system. The creation of interdependence not only reduces the probability of war between nations but it allows for more peaceful resolutions. This essay will focus on firstly understanding the way in which economic interdependence is possible (embedded liberalism), highlighting issues of what would happen if this system werenââ¬â¢t in place and finally how this system renders war an unattractive solution. Economic globalization and economic integration doesRead MoreThe World Of World War I1293 Words à |à 6 Pagesto the beginning of World War I, the world economy was held up by four pillars: the gold standard, free trade, communication and transportation, and capital and labor labor mobility. After facing two world wars and a worldwide economic depression, economists and governments from around the world implemented several development strategies. Some strategists tried to rebuild the order from before World War I in a more flexible and stable way while others bucked the traditional world order all together Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-92127438112492625452019-12-10T01:55:00.001-08:002019-12-10T01:55:03.069-08:00Youre...Gay free essay sample Around this planet we call ââ¬ËEarthââ¬â¢ one can find all sorts of women roaming about the streets. Females are classified under all sorts of things, whether it is through their beliefs, lifestyle, or even physical characteristics. So why is it that the lesbians of the human race are only classified as these wannabe-men who mow their lawns twice a week and own a cat or two (or three or four or fiveâ⬠¦)? To most people, telling whether or not a girl is a lesbian seems as easy as deciding if the cafeteria is using real potatoes in their tater tots. But, if it is really that simple, then why do the actual lesbians have a terrible time debating over if the lovely maiden across the way plays for their team? Having a better idea of the different classifications will help get people away from the classic butch stereotype and give them a wider range of knowledge on the subject (Which could more than likely create some fresh stereotypes, but what can one truly expect from this worl d?). We will write a custom essay sample on YoureGay? or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Lipstick Lesbians. And no, these girls are not known as such just for wearing lipstick. Also known as femmes, these female homosexuals are the more womanly side of the lesbian community. They typically wear dresses and skirts, have long hair, and like doing their make-up. One may even catch them shopping designer labels and going out for a non-fat latte on occasion. And while to the untrained eye this girl may appear to be heterosexual, she is in fact, a lesbian, however initially shocking the idea may be. Unfortunately for lesbians who fall under this category, heterosexual men still tend to go after them, even when they are eventually told by their prospect that she is not interested; and not just in him, but males in general. And yet, because of their girly and demure appearance, most straight males still believe that they can achieve the impossible and ââ¬Å"changeâ⬠this girl by supposedly ââ¬Å"blowing her mindâ⬠with ââ¬Å"passionateâ⬠intercourse. And yet, that is far from the truth. Despite their looks, many femmes are actually rather independent and strong women. Remarks like ââ¬Å"you just havenââ¬â¢t met the right man yetâ⬠most definitely wonââ¬â¢t fly. And unless youââ¬â¢re looking for a slap to the face or potential injuries below the belt, itââ¬â¢s not recommended to say ââ¬Å"youââ¬â¢re too pretty to be gay.â⬠Butch Lesbians. We have now proceeded to the total opposite end of the lesbian spectrum, and the one that is more commonly known by others. Butches, also called dykes, are the more masculine female gays. They wear flannels and other plaid prints; they donââ¬â¢t lay a finger on cosmetics; and good luck trying to squeeze one into a bra. You may be able to get their assistance in fixing your car and they just might be up for a sports-related activity. Whatever the case, these lesbians are considered the more dominant role in lesbian relationships, mainly for their display of manly traits as opposed to more feminine ones. Often by heterosexuals, they are mistaken for boys, or when found out to be females, are believed to be either transgender or transsexual. However, these women are just presenting the gender they identify with, and for some, itââ¬â¢s just easier to be shown in a more masculine light. Regrettably for other females, this stereotype of lesbians generally prevents gi rls from wanting to display a more boyish side for fear that they will be assumed to be homosexual in some way. Studs. To put it plainly, they are lesbians who are caught up in the middle of the stereotypes. Studs are that sort of femme-butch hybrid, where theyââ¬â¢re not exactly girly, but theyââ¬â¢re not particularly manly either. They are generally thought of as the ââ¬Å"pretty boysâ⬠of the lesbian population, where their boyish looks have a bit of feminine charm (think Justin Bieber ââ¬â but without the cheesy pop tunes of adolescent infatuation). These girls may wear the flannels, but also some make-up; they may have big cars, but have no clue how to fix them; and they may play sports, but theyââ¬â¢re not necessarily crazy about them. Lesbians who are studs, like butches, are also often mistaken for boys, but usually thought to be younger in age than they really are, once again affirming the ââ¬Å"pretty boyâ⬠standpoint (again ââ¬â think Justin Bieber). Hasbians. Your ââ¬Å"ex-lesbiansâ⬠ââ¬â females who had once identified as lesbians, but now partake in heterosexual activities. There are a few different cases when it comes to hasbians. A hasbian could be a woman who is a lesbian, but has actually chosen to pursue a heterosexual lifestyle due to any number of reasons, ranging from religious to family-related, or somewhere in between. Another type of hasbian is a female who thought she was lesbian or experimented with dating other girls and identified as gay, when in fact, she never really was lesbian, but was indeed straight. These types of ââ¬Å"lesbiansâ⬠are not well-liked in not just the lesbian community, but by those who are LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer) in general. Itââ¬â¢s mainly because these girls give those who are actually lesbian or bisexual a not-so-great view of homosexuality with the adults and heterosexuals in our society, since they make it out to be something t o take lightly because it comes off as a phase. Bisexuals. Our half-lesbian, half-straight girls. Bisexuals are attracted to both genders (not to be confused with pansexuals, where the basis of their attraction is not on gender at all), and itââ¬â¢s not just women who can identify as bi, but men also. The bisexuals of the universal population are actually a lot more discriminated against (almost as much as transgender/transsexual people) because they donââ¬â¢t just receive prejudice from straight people, but even others who identify as LGBTQ. By most, it is not even believed that bisexuality exists, and this begins with high school teenage girls. Homosexuality has been getting a bit ââ¬Å"trendyâ⬠because things that are considered unpopular in our society are actually becoming popular. Not only that, but itââ¬â¢s becoming a big part of our culture as well. Other than that, women know that some men find it attractive when two females are together. So, we have teen girls tossing around labels and claiming bisexualit y to get attention and lust from boys at the drop of a hat, even though they are in no way bisexual. And letââ¬â¢s not forget that, in general, on certain levels females are a bit more intellectual than males. They are more observant, more likely to ask questions, and are more curious about what is going on around them. This is a contributing factor to it as well, because some girls like the idea of how a feminine couple looks or because they have thought about other women in the same way they would think about men. But, even then, itââ¬â¢s not always the case that they are bisexual or lesbian, but in fact, merely interested in trying something new. When you get past the silly stereotypes (like being vegetarian softball players), as well as the legitimate ones, what it gets down to, the very base of lesbianism, is women being attracted to and having feelings for other women. In even more simple terms: love, one of the most human emotions out there. Despite all the categories and attributes, characteristics and traits, thatââ¬â¢s what it gets down to. We can put labels on it and psychoanalyze it all we want, butâ⬠¦at the end of the day? Itââ¬â¢s just about people loving who they want to love. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-51292638907695378332019-12-02T13:36:00.001-08:002019-12-02T13:36:03.562-08:00PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS Essays - Dielectrics, Polyolefins PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS Michael Mann Mr. Moran Argumentative Paper 4/14/2017 PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS In the present day, most products are entirely or partially made of plastic. This broad usage of plastic material affirms the universal nature and popularity of it as a building material. Plastic offers a wide variety of expedient goods at relatively low prices. However, the use of plastic is not good for the environment and health purposes. It plays a crucial role to augment the pollution, and because of its adverse effects, it is necessary to control the excessive usage of such harmful material. Many substitutes can be used to miti gate the regular exposure to plastic made objects. Paper, cloth bags, card board and glass are a few alternatives, and can be utilized to conserve the energy and control the pollution level. Plastic can be define d as the polymeric material that Alexander Parkes invented in 1855. Initially named " Parkesine " but later was renamed as celluloid. Till then plastic went through a long journey and eventually, Leo Baekeland's invention of Pheno lics in 1909 brought a not eworthy shift in the usage of plastic . At that time, adverse effects of plastic were unknown to its inventors. After t he creation of Phenolic , a new age of plastic emerged , and that altered the mechanical aspects. This shift in trend was greatly celebrated, and plastic became acceptable as the future building material. The chemical structure of plastic elaborates the excessive use of environmentally unfriendly ingredients. ( Meikle , 1995) Fundamentally, most fabrics are comprised of carbon, polymers, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur. Plastic is cheap, enduring, sturdy and tends to be created in bulk . These charact eristics and plastics enduring nature make it hard to dispose of. In present day, the marketplace of the United States has a significant share of plastic made products that are distributed in different products classification. The following pie chart demonstrates the ratio of various sources of plastic that is in use throughout the United States. Figure 2's pie chart is showing the disposal rate for plastic products in the United States of America. Figure 1: the products made of plastic in The United States Figure 2: Plastic Waste disposal in the US T here is approximately thirty different types of plastics that consumer use daily . Some of them are acknowledged as safe pla stics, and some are known as toxic . The safe plastic or better known as BPA free is recognized as terephthalate and polyethylene that is usually referred as PET as well. This kind of substance is employed to make the clear bottles that can be easily see n in every shop and supermarket. I nitially it was considered safe to use and recycle these PET bottles, but the recent research depi cts substantial traces of DEHP (Knight, 2012) . F urther more, there are two types of polyethylene that are known as High-density polyethylene (HDPE), and the left over is exploited as fiber fills. This texture fills sued in the pillows, jackets and other fabric lining and sleeping bags. Moreover, this type o f substances is suitable for making carpets and furniture's upholstery. Other usages are the rattan weave ou tside furniture and various sorts of dustbin and toys. The other type is Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) which is used to make regular s hopping bags and plastic wraps. S tationary, pots, kitchen accessories, jewelry, footwear, and bottles are a few examples of products that are manufactured with plastic. This excessive use of plastic, in turn, increases the da mages that can be caused by plastic . The e nvironment, human health, economy, marine life, plants, and animals are affected by the usage of plastic material. Plastic is a complicated substance and has a few chemicals in its structure that make it hard to dissolve and therefore impose a dangerous situation to all the environmental factors. The factories that produce plastic and related materials emit a considerable amount of harmful gasses as well as carbon dioxide. D ischarge o f various gasses significant ly impact global warming and affect the habits of different species within that polluted environment . Furthermore, the fumes Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-54400287141540630582019-11-27T03:28:00.001-08:002019-11-27T03:28:04.459-08:00How to Get a Job with a Liberal Arts DegreeHow to Get a Job with a Liberal Arts Degree Are you sick of people laughing when you tell them youââ¬â¢re majoring in Sociology or Spanish Literature? ââ¬Å"Oh, ha, good luck finding aà job,â⬠they say, or ââ¬Å"I guess you want to teach, right?â⬠That way of thinking is outmoded, and thereââ¬â¢s no need to turn up your nose at a liberal arts degree. You just need to approach it smartly.à Check out the following graphicà that details all you need to know about following your heart when selecting a college major, where it can lead you, and how to find your perfect job even with a liberal arts degree. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-17370906962177002462019-11-23T11:02:00.001-08:002019-11-23T11:02:04.784-08:00The Definition of Form in ArtThe Definition of Form in Art The term form can mean several different things in art. Form is one of the seven elements of art and connotes a three-dimensional object in space. Aà formal analysis of a work of art describes how the elements and principles of artwork together independent of their meaning and the feelings or thoughts they may evoke in the viewer. Finally,à form is also used to describe the physical nature of the artwork, as in metal sculpture, an oil painting, etc.ââ¬â¹ When used in tandem with the word art as in art form, it can also mean a medium of artistic expression recognized as fine art or an unconventional medium done so well, adroitly, or creatively as to elevate it to the level of fine art. An Element of Art Form is one of the seven elements of artà which are the visual tools that an artist uses to compose a work of art. In addition, to form, they include line, shape, value, color, texture, and space.à As an Element of Art, form connotes something that is three-dimensional and encloses volume, having length, width, and height, versus shape, which is two-dimensional, or flat. A form is a shape in three dimensions, and, like shapes, can be geometric or organic. Geometric forms are forms that are mathematical, precise, and can be named, as in the basic geometric forms: sphere, cube, pyramid, cone, and cylinder.à A circle becomes a sphere in three dimensions, a square becomes a cube, a triangle becomes a pyramid or cone. Geometric forms are most often found in architecture and the built environment, although you can also find them in the spheres of planets and bubbles, and in the crystalline pattern of snowflakes, for example. Organic forms are those that are free-flowing, curvy, sinewy, and are not symmetrical or easily measurable or named. They most often occur in nature, as in the shapes of flowers, branches, leaves, puddles, clouds, animals, the human figure, etc., but can also be found in the bold and fanciful buildings of the Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi (1852 to 1926) as well as in many sculptures. Form in Sculpture Form is most closely tied to sculpture, since it is a three-dimensional art and has traditionally consisted almost primarily of form, with color and texture being subordinate. Three-dimensional forms can be seen from more than one side. Traditionally forms could be viewed from all sides, called sculpture in-the-round, or in relief, those in which the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background, including bas-relief, haut-relief, and sunken-relief. Historically sculptures were made in the likeness of someone, to honor a hero or god. The twentieth century broadened the meaning of sculpture, though, heralding the concept of open and closed forms, and the meaning continues to expand today. Sculptures are no longer only representational, static, stationery, forms with a solid opaque mass that has been carved out of stone or modeled out of bronze. Sculpture today may be abstract, assembled from different objects, kinetic, change with time, or made out of unconventional materials like light or holograms, as in the work of renowned artist James Turrell. Sculptures may be characterized in relative terms as closed or open forms. A closed-form has a similar feeling to the traditional form of a solid opaque mass. Even if spaces exist within the form, they are contained and confined. A closed-form has an inward-directed focus on the form, itself, isolated from ambient space. An open form is transparent, revealing its structure, and therefore has a more fluid and dynamic relationship with the ambient space.à Negative space is a major component and activating force of an open form sculpture. Pablo Picasso (1881 to 1973), Alexander Calder (1898 to 1976), and Julio Gonzalez (1876 to 1942) are some artists who created open form sculptures, made from wire and other materials. Henry Moore (1898 to 1986), the great English artist who, along with his contemporary, Barbara Hepworth (1903 to 1975), were the two most important British sculptors in modern art, both revolutionized sculpture by being the first to pierce the form of their biomorphic (biolife, morphicform) sculptures. She did so in 1931, and he did in 1932, noting that ââ¬Å"even space can have formâ⬠and that ââ¬Å"a hole can have as much shape meaning as a solid mass.â⬠à Form in Drawing and Painting In drawing and painting, the illusion of three-dimensional form is conveyed through the use of lighting and shadows, and the rendering of value and tone. Shape is defined by the outer contour of an object, which is how we first perceive it and begin to make sense of it, but light, value, and shadow help to give an object form and context in space so that we can fully identify it. For example, assuming a single light source on a sphere, the highlight is where the light source hits directly; the mid-tone is the middle value on the sphere where the light does not hit directly; the core shadow is the area on the sphere that the light does not hit at all and is the darkest part of the sphere; the cast shadow is the area on surrounding surfaces that is blocked from the light by the object; reflected highlight is light that is reflected back up onto the object from the surrounding objects and surfaces. With these guidelines as to light and shading in mind, any simple shape can be drawn or painted to create the illusion of a three-dimensional form. The greater the contrast in value, the more pronounced the three-dimensional form becomes. Forms that are rendered with little variation in value appear flatter than those that are rendered with greater variation and contrast. Historically, painting has progressed from a flat representation of form and space to a three-dimensional representation of form and space, to abstraction. Egyptian painting was flat, with the human form presented frontally but with the head and feet in profile. The realistic illusion of form did not occur until the Renaissance along with the discovery of perspective. Baroque artists such as Caravaggio (1571 to 1610), explored the nature of space, light, and the three-dimensional experience of space further through the use of chiaroscuro, the strong contrast between light and dark. The portrayal of the human form became much more dynamic, with chiaroscuro and foreshortening giving the forms a sense of solidity and weight and creating a powerful sense of drama. Modernism freed artists to play with the form more abstractly. Artists such as Picasso, with the invention of Cubism, broke up the form to imply movement through space and time. Analyzing an Artwork When analyzing a work of art, a formal analysis is separate from that of its content or context. A formal analysis means applying the elements and principles of art to analyze the work visually. The formal analysis can reveal compositional decisions that help to reinforce content, the workââ¬â¢s essence, meaning, and the artistââ¬â¢s intent, as well as give clues as to historical context. For example, the feelings of mystery, awe, and transcendence that are evoked from some of the most enduring Renaissance masterpieces, such as the Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci, 1517), The Creation of Adam (Michelangelo, 1512),à the Last Supper (Leonardo da Vinci, 1498) are distinct from the formal compositional elements and principles such as line, color, space, shape, contrast, emphasis, etc., the artist used to create the painting and that contribute to its meaning, effect, and timeless quality. Resources and Further Reading Form, Tate Museum, tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/f/formThe Art of Sculpture, Encyclopedia of Art, visual-arts-cork.com/sculpture.htmThe hole of life, Tate Museum, tate.org.uk/context-comment/articles/hole-of-lifeBarbara Hepworth vs Henry Moore, CultureWhisper, https://www.culturewhisper.com/r/article/preview/3670Works of Antoni Gaudi, http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/320Henry Moore Foundation, https://www.henry-moore.orgBarbara Hepworth, https://barbarahepworth.org.ukJames Turrell, http://jamesturrell.com Resources for Teachers The Elements of Art: Form, Grade Level: 3-4, National Gallery of Art, https://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/teachers/lessons-activities/elements-of-art/form.htmlShape and Form in Art: Instructional Program for Grades K-4, Teacherââ¬â¢s Guide, http://gettingtoknow.com/wp-content/uploads/shapeinartTG.pdf Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-5444077125104515002019-11-21T04:50:00.001-08:002019-11-21T04:50:03.731-08:00Critical Analysis of Decision-making of a Student Nurse Assessment EssayCritical Analysis of Decision-making of a Student Nurse Assessment Process - Essay Example This approach adheres to the mentor standards of providing students with constructive feedbacks. Roslyn also appears to have some reservations regarding Ginaââ¬â¢s level of competence, a factor which might affect her assessment as a mentor. However, a mentor must also assess a studentââ¬â¢s total performance such as the skills, attitudes and behaviors. Finally, Roslyn also considered getting the opinion of her colleagues and team members regarding the performance of Gina, which is a good point. This is so because Gina is also working with other members of the health team staff aside from her mentor Roslyn. The standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives by the Nursing and Midwifery council points out the importance of working with others to help protect and promote the well being of those in their care. Furthermore, the code also states that a mentor is expected to can consult from colleagues when appropriate while practicing fairness and non-discrimina tion. The NMC recognizes that the assessment contribution by others is a part of interprofessional learning. The following issues were raised by her team membersââ¬âGinaââ¬â¢s tardiness, lack of initiative, poor knowledge of basic concepts and lastly her poor communication skills. In addition to this, the NMC code reiterates that a mentor must facilitate their studentââ¬â¢s competency development. However, the resulting document of Ginaââ¬â¢s assessment appeared to have only stated a general view about Ginaââ¬â¢s performance. This is where the issues arise. While it is true that Roslyn mentioned during the interview the concerns regarding Ginaââ¬â¢s communication skills, it was not stated on the final assessment paper itself. The paper on the... This essay stresses that starting off with the conduct of the assessment, the mentor Roslyn initially shows a sense of professionalism by organizing a plan of the interview. According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council mentor standards, mentors are responsible and accountable for co-ordinating and organizing student learning activities. The standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives by the Nursing and Midwifery council points out the importance of working with others to help protect and promote the well being of those in their care. This report makes a conclusion that Roslynââ¬â¢s final decision made rise to issues of its accuracy and accountability. The good point about Roslynââ¬â¢s assessment process was that she was able to inform Gina during the midpoint interview on Ginaââ¬â¢s achievements and improvements. Her colleaguesââ¬â¢ comments and concerns were also laid out during the interview. However, the final document of the assessment decision lacks all the other assessment results such as the colleaguesââ¬â¢ comments regarding Ginaââ¬â¢s performance and level of knowledge. In other terms, Roslyn had the difficulty of giving Gina an impression of a failing grade. Finally, it was not documented in the final decision about Ginaââ¬â¢s need to make communication a further area for development. Therefore, the result of Roslynââ¬â¢s final assessment paper on Ginaââ¬â¢s performance did not exhibit enough fairness and accuracy. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-44851678670976580972019-11-19T23:08:00.001-08:002019-11-19T23:08:02.948-08:00Health Topic Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1500 wordsHealth Topic - Essay Example and consequences of drug abuse in relation to consumption of Methamphetamine, analyze its significance, discuss the cultural similarities and differences, provide statistics and locate the various local and national agencies offering assistance to people under the influence of such harmful drugs. The use and popularity of Methamphetamine increased immediately post the Second World War which was used to as a tool to demote / drive down exhaustion and restrain appetite. The harmful effects and addictive quality of the drug led to it being recognized as a substantial health risk in the 1960s prompting the health agencies to initiate corrective measures and policies to restrict its medicinal usage. During the 1980s the problem of Methamphetamine abuse began to be recognized as a severe health hazard in the United States where the drug was popularized by California based motorcycle gangs named Hells Angels. It was used in a smokable form and was largely imported from the Phillipines (methamphetamine.org, 2008). Methamphetamine is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that drastically upsets several areas of the central nervous system of a human body. Popularly known as Speed, Meth, chalk, crystal, grass, crank, and ice the drug can be consumed in various forms ââ¬â smoked, snorted, or orally injected into the body. It resembles a white, odorless and bitter tasting powder which could be dissolved in water or alcohol for consumption. It is easy to make and can be made in surreptitious laboratories from easily available and relatively inexpensive ingredients and sold / purchased at a low cost. These factors are largely responsible for its widespread abuse (NIDA, 2008). The key findings from report on primary methamphetamine admissions to substance abuse treatment, as presented by the Drug and Alcohol Services Information System (DAIS Report, 2008) is mentioned below: In the year 2005 there were over 1.8 million admissions recorded for substance abuse of which Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306479381822779607.post-3923385060378409382019-11-17T11:38:00.001-08:002019-11-17T11:38:03.631-08:00Internship Paper Essay Example for Free Internship Paper Essay My role with the _____ County circuit courts varies pretty much daily. Originally I was assigned to circuit court three. As it turns out though, they have had a high school intern coming since the beginning of the semester also, who is interning for a class she has. I believe she comes in three times a week. In addition to this, they have a floater who rotates through all of the courts, there are seven, so they have more than enough help in their court. Most days when I go in, I start in court three, and then end up going to court services to help the ladies out there. When I am in court three, I basically do the filing that has accumulated throughout the day. Depending on the day, and if the other intern or the floater has been there, there might be anywhere from ten minutes to an hours worth of filing to do. After this is done, I might pull the mail, meaning pull any files that correspond with mail the court has received. These might be warrants, certified mail, requests to continue, follow up letters referencing a court case, etc. A few times, when there has been a computer available, I have been able to enter information into the JUSTIS system, mostly through certified mail cards. Sometimes I would enter information for small claims cases, and then if the attorney or plaintiff/defendant would need copies of the information, I would mail those out. I would say the majority of my time spent at the courts was spent in court services though. Here I would do a lot of work for Mary, who is in charge of juvenile cases. A few weeks ago, I did many spreadsheets with data about juveniles who were either in detention centers, or placed in treatment centers, ranging from 1998-2002. She has to have record of this and needed the material in an organized data format, so I did a lot of that. Ive also made many calls to agencies to see their per diem rates, or rates for those placed in those facilities per day that they stay. Another project I have done for Mary was tracking her mileage as she has traveled from facility to facility to visit the juveniles placed there. These facilities are located in various other places around the state, soà she often has to travel long distances to make these trips, and needs to track her mileage for record and compensation. These records also went back to I believe 1998 or 1999, and were recorded to the present date, so there was much tracking I had to do to figure out her total mileage per day, and then per year. Ive also worked several times with Lisa helping her. She is in charge of jurors and jury duty. She sends out notices once a month to those who are being called for jury duty for that month. I have helped her sort these names, put together the notices, and get them sent out to the potential jurors. This is a big job, as when it comes time to do it, she usually has boxes and boxes of notices needing to be sent out. Something else I have done for court services would be to take their daily outgoing mail and run it through the postage machine to be sent out. This must happen about 5-6 times a day would be my guess. I have only done this a few times, but each time I have gone back, there was a replenished supply to be sent out. Also, sometimes I would take documents that needed to be mailed out from circuit court three to court services and put them in their corresponding lawyers mail slots, or send them out with the outgoing mail. Also, a few times I have had to take packages or documents for someone in court services down to the courthouse. I have really enjoyed working in the court system, both in circuit court three and in court services. As a criminal justice major I think it has been a really good experience for me. I plan on graduating in December, and am hoping to go into Federal Investigations. Another interesting aspect of the internship where I did it was that I got to work somewhat along side of a fellow criminal justice major that I have known since our freshman year. She and I have had every criminal justice class together except for P100. We both applied for the internship, but never knew we would end up in the same place, since there were quite a few options of places to work! Also, my resident assistant from freshman year also works part time in the court system, so I was kind of reunited withà her, which was quite a coincidence, considering how big this campus is! Last page: The last page of the paper is supposed to be additional comments about our good experiences and shortcomings of the internship. My good experiences would definitely be the people that I met and worked with there. They are a wonderful group of people, from the few I already knew, my fellow CJUS major and my R.A from freshman year, to everyone that I got to know and work with there. And Mary was wonderful especially. I felt like I could talk to her about school stuff since she graduated from IU also, whether it be to gripe about classes or get advice about the major/future plans. I think the shortcoming I can think of would be that I ended up being an intern for circuit court three, not because I didnt like it, just for the fact that they already had a high school intern and a floater, so there really was not much for me to do there at all. I literally would go in court three for about a half hour or so and then spend the rest of my time in court services. Honestly I wish I could have been a general intern for court services or a second intern to Mary. Court services was where I spent the majority of my time and I loved it. I also was told when I did my orientation that I would probably get to sit in on court a few times and observe. To date I have not been able to do that. I dont know if the time hasnt worked out for when Ive been working, or if there just hasnt been much Id be able to sit in on. I remember Mary telling me that court three did have drug court, which I have heard them talk about a few times, and I would have loved to sit in on this, because the Drug Enforcement Agency is one of the Federal agencies Im very interested in. I would have definitely liked to participate in this aspect more than I was able to. I would say this has definitely been my toughest semester. I ended up dropping a class early in the semester because I was trying to take 19 hours, including the internship, so it was really even more since I had toà dedicate 10 hours a week to being there. At the beginning of the semester I thought I could handle all 19 hours and the internship, but I really felt like I didnt have time to even sleep, let alone study, so something had to go. I was literally booked solid all week as I worked most of the day Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays I had class from 8-5 and then Wednesdays I would work all day also. And while I didnt have classes on Fridays, I worked in my hometown at the job I have been working at for the past few summers; they let me come in part time and holidays so I can make some money. It was hard to juggle school, the internship, and my family situation this semester, but Im glad I was given the opportunity for the internship, I really do believe it was beneficial. Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715143843366204629noreply@blogger.com0