Essays on Colour

While taking a closer look at Buck’s (2007) and Davis’s (1983) articles, I concluded the main theme in both papers to be how women of colour not only face sexism but also racism in western cultures, specifically the U.S. These articles address the development of the women’s movement in America and show how sex is always placed ahead of, and to the exclusion of, race when it comes to feminism. Both writers take the stance that women of colour never had a chance to be a viable part of the fight for women’s rights as ...

Abstract

The aim of the experiment is to plot the calibration curve for deteremination of antigen 4D5 by performing ELISA experiment. The primary antibody was blocked by bovine serum albumin, then it reacted with IgG (secondary antibody). Then, the system was washed with carbonate, blocking and substrate buffers. Three replicate experiments were performed, and the experiment was performed with the serial dilutions. By measuring the optical density of the diluted solutions, the calibration line was obtained and the region with the linear dependence “concentration – optical density” was determined. The callibaraion line can be used for the practical tasks: for detecting ...

This essay looks at my heritage and how I define myself by race through skin colour, family history, the advantages of privilege and the disadvantages of race. Finally, I look at what life or historical events have influenced my identity and what written works I have read in order to learn more about where I come from. When I was a child I did not know that my skin was the wrong colour. Being loved and sheltered as a child hides you from the nastiness of the world until you have to go out into it. My parents were ...

I strongly support the views expressed by Zhou in the article. It is often said that America is a land of liberty, equality and opportunity. The gifted people get what they deserve. Asian Americans have proved their ability and they have been credited for one of the major drivers of American economy. They are called “Model Minority”. The previous generations of Asian Americans came to this land to shape their future and the future of their next generations. They got liberty and opportunities to prosper as elite Americans. It clearly indicates that America is a land of liberty and ...

Institutional Racism towards Black Americans

Racism, as several experts describe, has been a way of life, for quite some time in the United States (Nesbit). The rise of the pre-colonial era, and immigrations, slavery and the way people drifted towards different shores in search of power can all be accounted to the present day situation that we face in America. While slavery and apartheid ended long before, what is left over is our own complicated melee of whites, blacks, and Asians, and many more races, in a mixed colorful bouquet, and yet, creating a lot of confusion in the minds of both people and ...

Introduction

Numerous types of color processes in film has been witnessed throughout time. It is evident that some color has been more successful in film than others. As a matter of fact, some colors have remained dominant for an extended period while others fade away quickly if not required. In the future, the film industry will go ahead to experience advanced technology that will enable filmmakers to use more attractive and sophisticated colors. Probably an essential point to remember is that the evolution in film has been undergoing a gradual transformation since time immemorial. Like a century ago, people thought ...

A cigarette is a small roll of tiny grounded tobacco leaves rolled in a thin piece of paper for the purpose of smoking. Tobacco as the main ingredient in a cigarette is combined with additional flavors and chemicals which keep the cigarette burning. There exist over 4000 different chemicals in a cigarette most of which have the potential to cause health problems in human beings as researched. This challenge, however, has never prevented smokers from withdrawing, and statistic still shows a significant increase in the number of smokers all over the world annually (Coffa et al. 64-73). Philip Morris ...

Introduction

The flavour and taste of tomatoes are determined by several factors including nutrition, mineral availability, and sunlight exposure. These general factors play a significant role since they affect other small factors, such as the chloroplast, which further affects the taste of tomatoes. The quality of tomatoes grown in the same region can have different flavours. This aspect can be due to the difference in a variety or the nutrition present in the soil. However, the taste of the tomatoes can be attributed to the degree of ripeness as well (Bruno & Wetzel, 2004). There are several practices, such as picking ...

Internship Report – March – August, 2016

Introduction This report is an internship report that discusses the elements of my internship at the Oriental Garden AS, Norway. This is a Chinese restaurant in a major European city where there is a crosscut of cultures and identities of consumers. This report will focus on the theoretical knowledge acquired and the effectiveness of the training that was undertaken. This report will also present aspects of my reflective log and provide a conclusion on the overall impact of the internship on my personal abilities, and knowledge.

The internship was done in Oriental Gardens, Oslo. It is an upmarket Chinese ...

Becky Thompson purports to present real chronology of the second wave feminism in her article. She focus on the fact that women of colour purported to be equal to men in their right. By the way of providing strong arguments, Thompson points out the poor and one-sided understanding of this movement by popular sources. (Thompson, 2002) She emphasizes that feminists of the "second wave" also understood that various forms of cultural and political inequality of women are inextricably linked. They urged women to realize that certain aspects of their personal life are deeply politicized and reflect sexist power structures. ...

Managing diversity in the business management context

Ethnicity and discrimination based on gender in the labour market have been highly prevalent in recent years with many nations and their governments searching for alternative strategies and developing policies to reduce it. Education has for so long been perceived as the only avenue through which this menace can be addressed, and policymakers have been trying to regulate it in such a way as to offer equal opportunities to all individuals. There has been a marked improvement in registration into institutions of higher learning by young BME people in recent years in the UK. This is mainly fueled by ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Introduction Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease also known as COPD is a group of diseases which make breathing difficult by obstructing airflow and causing other breathing related problems (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015). This disease which is described by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) as progressive because it worsens over time includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma in some cases (CDC, 2013; NHLBI, 2013a). In developing countries, poor quality of indoor air is suspected to play a major role in the disease development and progression whereas in the Unites States, tobacco smoke is reported ...

Lab report

Abstract The objective of this experiment was to determine the influence of phase transformation on the microstructure and mechanical properties of plain carbon steel type AISI C1045. The testing of metals is necessary to learn what metal is suitable for construction of a specific item by testing how microstructures react during phase transformations. The metal used during the experiments was samples of AISI C1045 Steel also called carbon steel alloy. The samples each underwent tests for Heat Energy (ft-lb) and Hardness (HRC) at five temperatures; 70°F (assumed to be room temperature, 400°F, 700°F, 1000°F and ...

An Assignment Submitted by

A wedding dress, or a wedding gown, is an elegant clothing which a bride wears to her wedding ceremony. Usually the wedding dress is white, but the bride can actually choose any colour she would like to. There is also a variety of style solutions to the wedding dress depending on fashion trends, the festivity of the wedding ceremony and the choice of the bride. The style of the fashion dress depends on the cultural traditions of every particular country, but in the Western tradition it is accepted that a white dress with a veil is the most classic ...

Willie Mae GRAY, Plaintiff-Appellant,v.BUSCH ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, d/b/a Busch Gardens, TheOld Country, Defendant-Appellee.

Top Six (6) Facts:

Fact 1: On August 23, 1986, Willie Mae Gray and her two daughters, Ruth and Esther, went to Busch Gardens, an amusement park in Williamsburg, Virginia. Fact 2: While at the park, Mrs. Gray bordered a small train and she had an accident in which she fell off and injured herself. Fact 3: After the injury incident, the employees of Busch Gardens dispatched a first aid team to the site and called an ambulance. Fact 4: Mrs. Gray’s daughter, Ruth, went with her in the ...

The lights say nothing of their purpose. The city splits the view as a narrow band in darkness fractured by the lines of light from its houses, from its streets, life contrasting with black emptiness but conveying no meaning. From far away the details evaporate. Personal existences, millions of them, in all their action, all their dreams, signal their presence anonymously. The clouds above, barely perceptible, present as much to the camera in their transient passing as these millions of people reduced to mere light present as signifiers, place marks, splats on a map, splats that barely rise above ...

The brochure, devoted to selling wheelchairs for disabled children, could be called a successful one, but at the same time it has many disadvantages and design mistakes. The front page is red, which is good for catching the eye. There is a large photo taking the most space of the page, which also attracts attention and thus can be regarded useful. However, the title font and different font types on the same page make it look not very well – it is highly advised to use the same font in 90%. The title is also tilted, which is not the ...

The short story is the first person narration. It renders the viewpoint of Lyman, who is one of the protagonists. The author uses this technique to provide readers with more background information. Moreover, Lyman’s intuition throws light on Henry’s – his elder brother – emotional state, his feelings hidden beneath a so-called mask that he puts on upon his return from the war. Lyman proved to be an especially sensitive young man, thus he can be considered a reliable narrator. He felt exited speaking about the convertible he had purchased together with his brother and shared for several years. ...

Introduction

Netflix is an American based streaming service from where a subscriber can view TV content as well as movies (Healy, 2010). It's a subscription service where one pays for the content they wish to stream based on their preference and ability to pay. The choice of the website is due to its stylish layout and easy to navigate the menu.

Overview of the Netflix website

On accessing the website, the customer gets a clear welcome interface from where one can easily locate the log in section and easily proceed to their desired section. From the same page, one is able to clearly see the ...

Sarcophagus with the triumph of Dionysos is one of the most important specimens of the sculptural art of the Roman era. There are many other unique items of the Late Antiquity, which were dedicated to Dionysus; however, the sarcophagi represent a particular elegance and high quality. In 1972, the sarcophagus was bought out and is now exhibited at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It was made of marble in AD 190– 210 in the Roman Empire (Hägele, 2013, p. 107). In addition, it has a large size: 77.5 x 208cm (Hägele, 2013, p. 107). Most likely ...

Art is one of the most ancient aspects of history and there has been its evolvement over the years. Many of the artists in history use their art works having specific objectives and the main one being to express their thoughts. Art work varies widely but in our case we will look at painting works. We will not look at it in general terms but we will be specific and look at the movement that came up of post-impressionism and how Van Gogh and Gauguin used their artistic work as a reaction against the concerns that were raised by ...

Introduction

The report is aimed at reviewing the Bunnings Warehouse website, and documenting a critical evaluation of it. The website will be evaluated in terms of its compliance with responsive web design and development principles, usability, interactivity and design aspects. The report will conduct an extensive analysis of the website to identify both its advantages of disadvantages.

Discussion

The subject of this evaluation is a website of a largest hardware store in Australia, Bunnings Warehouse. Its main purpose is advertising goods, such as tools, furniture, hardware and construction products. Bunnings do not offer buying products directly from the website, but have ...

Thesis Comparison

1.1Grading Grid

Thesis Title: Corporate branding in the age of ongoing change: How to remain authentic and modern at the same time?

Thesis Title: Restaurant tipping: the impact of the acknowledgment of gratitude on customer’s future intentions regarding revisit and word of mouth.

Comparing Two Masters Thesis

Both of the writing samples provided were passable samples of a master’s thesis, which demonstrate elements of strength, however there were also significant weaknesses which should be discussed in detail. Overall, I preferred the second thesis over the first,, both because of writing style, and ultimately because of the depth of analysis of the findings and recommendations of r applications for the study. Generally, the writing style and command of English was better in ...

Salvador Dali (1904-198) was a Spanish artist considered to be the icon of the Surrealist movement. Probably the most universally famous and highly regarded of the artists of the twentieth century, Salvador Dali was born in the town of Figueres, in Catalonia, Spain where his father held the position of notary public. Although well known as a painter of the Surrealist Movement, he was also a gifted photographer and film maker. As a child, Dali was encouraged in his art by his family and in particular a friend of his father’s, a lawyer named Pepito Pichot, whose brother ...

Introduction

Women deserve equal pay for the same amount of work done as their male counter parts. While the equal pay act has been the edict for an estimated 50 years, it is imperative that the law is updated to carter for the current issues in equal pay based on gender. Gender equality is a debate that has been for the longest time possible. The rights of women have been, for long, undermined and misrepresented (Hartmann, Hayes & Clark, 2014). Despite the struggle of women to be treated equally as their male counterparts, most of them are still being underpaid across ...

The Interesting Narrative by Equiano is a breathtaking autobiography of African colonized man who refused to put up with the fate of the slave and decided to become the master of his own life. The story begins with the depiction of Equiano’s country and its fascinating customs and traditions. The boy was absolutely unaware of other countries and people who had another colour of skin. and just enjoyed every moment of his carefree childhood. One day, however, completely changed his whole life story. He and his little sister became the victims of the meticulously planned kidnapping. Equiano was ...

THE PROCESS OF CREATING Coca-Cola as an Iconic Brand

Advertising brands for commercial products flood the media constantly, vying for the attention of consumers. Some brands have become icons, enduring for decades and requiring little more than the sound of their name or a glance at their logo to bring their product to the mind of their target audience. These include McDonalds, Nike, and Coca-Cola. Far more than just a service or product, these brands have impressed themselves on the consciousness of the public as an icon. Iconic brands are instantly recognizable and illicit an immediate emotional response connected to past relationships with the brand and instantaneous top-of-mind ...

  Fashion can carry significant meanings about culture, tradition and the outlook of people around the world. Fashion not only encompasses many social issues but also individual backgrounds of people, and it can be a very useful tool in expressing one’s personal identity. According to Barber, "Fashion has also been used in reference to language usages, literature, food, dance music, recreation, indeed the whole range of social and culture elements" (Barber, 1993). Throughout history it has been evident that, fashion has revealed itself during the evolution and revolution of many aspects of issues, including but not limited to class ...

Final Portfolio Projects

Introduction The first project is from Chapter One: Introducing Linguistic Anthropology and involved asking people around me about what their opinion was regarding some popularly held notions about languages, and how the level of sophistication of a language is correlated with how civilized a people are perceived to be. The second project is from Chapter Twelve: Language, Culture, and Thought and explores the differences between cultural relativism and universalism in analysing various aspects of a culture. The third project is from Chapter Nine: Languages In Variation and Languages In Contact and pertains to the increasing usage of English language ...

Assumptions in Molecular Weight Determination and their impact on MW determination

DSC measures the quantity of required heat necessary to melt a sample where the heat of fusion is calculated based on a percentage of crystallinity. Therefore, the methods used to measure crystallinity, weight determination such as DSC must be detailed to retrieve valuable results. However, in most of the molecular weight determination methods, there are certain assumptions undertaken but those assumptions also have a certain impact on results. In DSC profile, three types of distinct probabilities of uncertainty exist. The first is natural uncertainty that may be linked to equipment such as uncertainty of weight measurements of the sample. ...

Introduction

The evolution of baseball has taken it from America’s greatest pastime, to the means of endorsing integration and diversity. In 1871, Major League Baseball (MLB) was launched as a traditional game. From 1945-47, Baseball made political and legal history through major league baseball. In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American players in the major league. His number 42 is worn by all players as a memory of Jackie Robinson overcoming the colour barrier on 15 April, and the day is celebrated as Jackie Robinson Day. In honour of Jackie Robinson, Allan Selig, the MLB commissioner stated, “Jackie ...

Glocalizaton concept and its relation to standardization-adaptation debate in marketing literature review

What is glocalization Glocolization is a term that was introduced in early 90s by Robertson, it comes from combination of two words; globalization as well as localization. The globalization refers to the flexibility that is brought about by countries allowing the international forces to have impact on their local market environments, so as to attain some economic growth. Furthermore the term localization refers to the reiterating that is brought about by regions in order to maintain and protect some local culture and local conditions from them being carried away completely by the globalization forces. Therefore, glocalization attempts to balance ...

Abstract

White privilege is a hidden aspect of American life that is often discussed and identified, but it still gets avoided by the white people. White privilege in prevalent in the American society; and racial minorities such as African Americans experience its negative aspects. There are many examples of white privilege that has been provided and discussed with examples. Also, the article also covers the impact white privilege has on the society and how it limits the position of African Americans in the society. The worst part of white privilege is that even though many whites have enjoyed its benefits, ...

Mirna Salim

Introduction Cats have been living with us for thousands of years. As opposed to other domestic animals like cows and sheep that provide as with food and other raw materials, it has never been clear the main reason why human domesticated cats. Some schools of thought believe that cat was domesticated to help human eradicate rodents which were destroying crops. However, others believe that cats were domesticated just to be pets, to keep human company. This research will not major in the reason as to why cat was domesticated, but rather will focus on the origin of the domesticated ...

Introduction

There are environmental chemical processes which require light to react. These processes are called photochemical reactions. Photochemical reaction is commonly initiated due to the absorption of solar energy or light. When molecules absorb energy in the form of light, the atoms are converted in a transient excited state (Larson & Weber, 1994). This transition state or excited has completely different physical and chemical properties with the initial state of the molecule. The excited states also have more tendencies to react since they are considered stronger acids and stronger reductants that the initial state of the molecule. The excited state of ...

Morality vs. Ethics

Introduction Several morality and ethics scholars seem to score at the same goal, yet have differences in meaning. For instance, they have correspondences at some respects and defer in others (Bennett-Wimbush, Amstutz and Willoughby 2015, 134). Consequently, this investigation pursues various premises to determine the similarities and differences that exist in their functions to structure the society. In this datum, the advancement of this paper examines these areas using structural, functional and normative tenets of the two in the society and general human interactions. In recollection, it will fundamentally appear apparent from the analysis that the two work to ...

Introduction

The true nature of classical conditioning lies in the responding with some action for some stimulus caused by artificial cause. The earliest researches of classical conditioning were conducted by Russian scientists Pavlov, who proved that if we ring the bell every time before we feed the dog, it associate the bell with the process of feeding, so in some period of such a repeated action the dog starts drooling as the same stimulus make him think that he is going to be fed now (Schmajuk, 2008). So in simple words, the classical conditioning is about attaching one stimulus from ...

For many people who value art, Florence is a capital of Italian Renaissance and a world centre of history and culture. In this city were born and lived many writers, architects and artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, Boccaccio, Giotto The list can be very long. There are many historical places and museums that are worth visiting. Therefore, Florence is a touristic city and many globetrotters come here all over the year. The vibrant spirit of the city prevails each corner of the center. This is one of the reasons why I chose to visit Florence and share photos ...

Trip to Disneyland

1.0 Tourism Distribution Channels 1.1Introduction Travel business and experience is one of the most dynamic sectors of the tourism industry. Visitors want to travel and have an experience of a lifetime. They have formed-perspectives of how they want their experience to be, putting stakeholders in this industry on the run as they endeavour to better performance and conform to the needs of their customers (Tran, Jeeva&Pourabedin, 2016). Customer perspective and the expectations they have is enough to make travel a reality that anyone can wish to engage in. Service delivery in the travel industry is varied before the final ...

In the Victorian period The Woman Question was a widely discussed topic, and engaged many Victorians, both male and female. The ideal woman of that age was associated with tenderness, understanding, innocence, domestic affection and submissiveness. The woman had to maintain the status and integrity of her husband, being always the devoted and pleasing angel in the house. Coventry Patmore supported the idea that women should be extremely pure and selfless in his popular, best-selling long poem “The Angel in the House” (1854). A woman that failed at such responsibilities was labelled either mad or hysterical. During the Victorian ...

Introduction

Canada has been hailed as one of the best countries in term of universal health care system. However, despite these positive reviews and global admiration of its health care system, there are various factors that are not admirable. The Canadian society is anchored on social justice and social equality. Therefore, every citizen, irrespective of color, ethnicity or sexuality is entitled to good healthcare. As such, it is a right to enjoy good healthcare system that is universal to all. However, this cannot be said to be true especially to the people of color such as the aboriginal. Over the ...

Improve Bus Tracking System

Improve Bus Tracking System The objective of this given memo is to describe the purpose of employing a tracking system in transportation to avoid sector to avoid passengers getting stranded in bus stops, get cold in ice winter-stricken station lobbies without hopes of boarding a bus in the next free minutes. The attached is the methods that prove the effectiveness of an improved bus tracking system – the global positioning system (GPS) service. The methods for testing the service are discussed as well. How an improved bus tracking system, modern technology enables passengers to track their bus and know their ...

Following the guidelines of the course ID guidelinesStudent’s NameUniversity

The following table outlines the number of allegations that has been received in the Fiscal Year 2015 based on the age, race, sex and disability of an individual. The figures that are being provided herein below are as per the records of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("Enforcement & Litigation Statistics", 2016): The total charges’ number is a reflection of the number of singular charges that has been filed. As there are often cases wherein an individual has filed a charge based on different types of discriminations. It is to be mentioned here that the total number of charges ...

Who would have ever imagined, in their wildest dreams that a simple splatter of paint, a solid coat of one single colour painted on a canvas, or even an infant like sketch that would take 10 seconds to complete, would in the right hands sell for millions and millions of dollars? Is this even possible in today’s vast and sweeping art market? It most certainly is, and records for highest priced artworks sold over the last century continue to be broken to this very day. However it is our intention to explore specifically as to why such simple ...

Introduction and Overview

The Rhesus factor (Rh) refers to the red blood cell’s(RBC) surface antigen;the name Rhesus comes from the small Indian monkeys in which it was first discovered. Rh incompatibility,sometimes referred to as Rh disease, is a condition that occurs when a woman with the Rh-negative blood type is exposed to Rh- positive blood cells, leading to the development of Rh antibodies. This condition can have fatal outcomes including haemolytic disease of the foetus or newborn, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and haemolytic transfusion reactions (HTRs). These conditions have, in the past, raised a lot of concerns, and some ...

When a Ferguson grand jury declines to charge policeman Darren Wilson for murdering Michael Brown, Ta-Nehisi Coates watches as his son Samori walks into his bedroom and cries. Michael Brown is a young African American boy who was unarmed when he was shot by the police officer in Missouri. Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent for The Atlantic, a winner of the National Book Award and a recipient of the MacArthur “Genius Grant” 2015. Between the World and Me is a critical response he writes to his son that explains and details his experience of racism in the United ...