Essays on Flat

Artist: Alfons Maria Mucha

Movement: Art Nouveau Art Nouveau is an art movement from western Europe, which also became popular in the United States in 1880s and was one of the major trends until the First World War. Art Nouveau, which means New Art in French, is a modern art form, but it was inspired by natural world, forms and details of nature. Art Nouveau is often called ‘total’ art style, because it influenced all of the types of art, like architecture, interior design, graphic art and, of course, fashion, clothes, textiles, jewelry and so on (Gontar). Alphonse Mucha is a czech artist, ...

Introduction

Technological advancements have been sweeping across different facets of the economy like bush fire. The education sector has not been left behind in the adoption and application of technology to streamline their processes. Several universities across the globe have taken a paradigm shift from the traditional manual records management to the digital records management (Alavi & Leidner, 1999). In this paper, we are going to propose a comprehensive University database used for data storage, extraction, and processing.

It is assumed that the University is currently using a manual paper-based records management system It is assumed that the University already has ...

Introduction

The skeleton of any organization is the organizational structure. Ideally, organizations’ structures delineate their parameters. In particular, the structures define the departments as well as activities, which make up the functioning of the organizations. These activities include supervision, task distribution, and coordination. The organizational structures that have clearly defined scopes of authority, roles, and functions ensure that the individuals within the organization collaborate to attain the set goals and objectives. Notably, the structure of a given organization plays a crucial role in defining the interpersonal relationships, which ought to exist between people and work. The paper delves into the ...

The meaning of the term ‘The World is Flat’ relates to the idea that the global community is now operating on an even playing field. The global economy has leveled, and people from all countries, economies, and nationalities have attained the means to contribute in a similar manner, through all dimensions to the global economy. According to Thomas Friedman, the world is moving toward a more unified and symmetrical method of the economy which involves a creation of collaboration and the use of means which are globally uniting people. Technological measures that are being used in a more progressive ...

This report shall be a case study on change management and it shall focus on one particular company. However, rather than focus on a gleaming example of change management done right or a company that emerged stronger when it came to the practice of change management, this report shall instead focus on a company that did it too wrong and too late. Indeed, Blockbuster Video used to have a commanding share of the video rental market. However, they failed to read the proverbial tea leaves when it came to the paradigm shift to streaming and the use of kiosks ...

A flat tire is bound to happen to any driver anytime. In most cases, a driver is focused on the business that he or she intends to perform at the destination might be the important meeting or the shopping and does not consider the process of getting to the destination as much. It is important that one learns how to change a tire because if it happens, one can only have the options of living behind the car or calling for mechanics ad this may take time. Thus, it is important to know how to change a tire just ...

Introduction

One of the largest areas of the world where pastoral nomadism and irrigating agriculture had been predominant throughout the history is Central Asia. There existed a set of aspects of geography and ecology of Central Asia that influenced the emergence of pastoral nomadism and irrigation agriculture in that territory. In this paper we will attempt to explore some of the causes and effects of pastoral nomadism and irrigating agriculture in Central Asia, taking into consideration its ecological and historic settings.

Ecological reasons

First of all, let’s speak about some of ecological reasons of the appearance of pastoral nomadism and irrigating ...

Pseudoscience is a belief or the process that attempts to trap the ideas, methodology and techniques from science, but it is not able to achieve them on its terms. On a wider note, the pursuits of the knowledge about in Pseudoscience involve considerable elements of guesswork, intuitions, and the experiments which do not adequately test the theory. Further, in pseudoscience, the results may be incorrectly interpreted or sometimes entirely wrong. The movie “The Chariots of the Gods” by Erich von Daniken uses considerable descriptions and the pseudoscience to the support the thematic ideas as depicted. Von Daniken describes being ...

1 a. According to the Women’s Charter, Chapter 353, Section 95, either party to a marriage may file for divorce on the grounds that the marriage is irretrievably broken (The Law Commission, Women’s Charter, 2013). The Charter sets forth certain situations that may constitute a finding of an irretrievably broken marriage. The following facts, according to the Charter, would result in a finding of an irretrievability broken marriage by the court:

Adultery has been committed by the defendant and plaintiff find it intolerable to live with defendant

Defendant behaves in a way that plaintiff cannot reasonably be expected to live with defendant Defendant has deserted the plaintiff for a continuous period of at ...

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Post-Bureaucratic Practices in Leadership

Introduction Leadership is always found at the pole position in the success of any organizational or business model and the research that took place during the 20th century was explicitly focused on investigating the role and vitality of leading and managing individuals in organizational structures emerged during bureaucratic and post-bureaucratic eras (Dischner, 2015, p. 501). The turning millennium also brought with it a significant shift and change in nature, environment and settings of the workplace that is now taken as perpetually changing, self-motivating, and dynamic avenues; where management and leadership approaches ...

It appears that Facebook and Amazon are making attempts to implement the e-commerce business model through e-publishing channels. E-commerce has become an imperative model of business in the contemporary business environment. This has been made possible by the existence of social media platforms and the fact that a significant number of clients across the globe are able to access modern communication technologies such as smart phones. E-publishing as implemented by Facebook and Amazon are some of the modern aspects of e-commerce that have been recommended by many business stakeholders. In this regard, it can be concluded that Amazon and ...

Reflective Summary

Introduction The need to promote long-term growth and stability of a firm is important since it improves the way in which the organization aligns its goals to its mission, vision and core values. However, to achieve the long-term objectives, it is imperative that strategic options such as having skilled employees, providing necessary training to improve their responsiveness, and reducing turnover rates be taken into consideration. Furthermore, responsiveness from employees is crucial to the generation of positive comments from customers due to effectiveness in responding to inquiries and reducing the delivery time. The essay, therefore, provides a summary of success ...

In any written, it is undeniably important to have characters and develop them all through the story. Character development is defined as the transformation that a person goes through in the progression of a narrative as a consequence of the encounter that the person comes across. It offers the reader awareness to the most significant denotations or teachings of the story. This paper looks at Guy De Maupassant’s work “The Necklace". It highlights the clear development of the chief character Mathilde and the changes in her attitude concerning life throughout the piece. Characters evolve throughout a story. The ...

Flat 17d, 698 Lake Forest Drive

Jackson Heights, NY 11372 +1 8679045672

Landlord

Flat 23, 892 West Livingston Drive Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Dear Mr. Whiteshow,

I am writing to express my complaint about a disturbing neighborhood. The matter concerns the residents of the apartment 17a in the building 698, Lake Forest Drive. I am very concerned with the irreverent behavior of my neighbors. Living on the same floor, I frequently hear some noise from that apartment after late hours. Most often it is too loud music. My other neighbors and me discussed it a few times, but we never raised an issue seriously. We have also addressed the ...

Visual Impact Assessment- Airport Terminal

The consequences of visual transportation projects may either be a short or long term. The short-term impacts include visual degradation of debris, equipment, and staging the construction zone (Sinha & Labi, 2011). However, the facilities for construction influence the entire quality of the area through additional of physical elements on the landscape. The potential view catchment where there will be a visibility of the new airport terminal should extend longer distances to offer a direct view of the port due to the partial and complete screening effects of different elements of the landscape. According to the anticipation on the visibility, ...

Don Eddy (American, 1944-)

acrylic on canvas

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Don Eddy is often referred to as photorealistic painter, inspired by photography for interpretation of images from real life. Naturally, the works of such painter often does not render the photo-reality of the world, but the distinction is not noticeable from the first sight. As in Don Eddy’s famous work New Shoes for H, which shows the window of the shoe store pretty realistically, but a human eye as well as photo camera cannot focus on the shoes, the reflection in the window and on the background at the same time, however, it is possible ...

Introduction of a flat tax system is very a controversial idea that is sometimes discussed in the USA. A lot of people think that flat tax rates are fairer, because the same rule applies to all categories of people. Moreover, some politicians, including Rand Paul, think that American tax legislation became too complex and people/companies waste a lot of time in order to understand how many taxes they have to pay (Nolan). Nevertheless, I think that progressive tax rates are much more effective for American economy. First of all, reduction of taxes that the rich must pay means that ...

I have worked for an organization where I have received recognition for my contributions. With respect to the question of whether the recognition I received was appreciated or fell flat, I would reply, “both”. For example, as a government contractor, I work for a company that consistently recognizes my efforts, and my overall contributions to the company. As a government contractor for over the past 10 ½ years, I have received recognitions for my contributions in governmental support not only for the particular departments that I was assigned to, but also recognition across the entire Medical Countermeasure Systems portfolio for ...

Works of art can communicate critical information on the times in which they were created. Different time periods and different cultural backgrounds provide the stylistic and media elements of a work of art. There may be no specific intent to portray the times, but that is what happens when the artist creates a work of art in a particular artistic period. Examples of art works from two distinctly different times and cultures will demonstrate how the art in the Medieval period of European history and Pop Art from the late mid-20th century differ. The Medieval period in art history ...

Introduction

The Meaning of the World Being Flat Additionally, this concept was first created during Friedman’s journey in Bangalore, India. He realized that the aspect of globalization has changed many essential economic terms which businesses were already accustomed to over the past 15 years. Friedman also believed that the flattening of the world happened to be a product of the convergence of computers which has a fiber optic micro cable since this created a new era of efficient work flow process and its software. This creation was perceived as Globalization 3.0. It is important to understand that the flattening ...

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Technology 1: Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Introduction In 1997, Toyota rolled-out its sedan which was powered by both the conventional combustion and electric power trains. Effect on Daily Life People who have bought hybrid cars enjoyed lesser fuel expenses. Hybrid cars reduce the emission of CO2 which causes global warming. Owners have also felt a sense of pride and higher self-esteem knowing that they are doing something positive about global warming.

Needs

It has addressed the need for fuel economy, an alternative to fossil fuel and the planet’s protection from pollution damage. Fossil fuel will eventually run-out and in that event, electric ...

Problem Identification

Ponsonby Pies has endeared to stay at the edge of competition. Even though gourmand pie was not common at its time of establishment, it ventured into this product regardless of the stock market crisis and decreased demand for pies. However, its organizational structure and culture may threaten its current achievements and expectations. The firm focuses so much on personal communication between the directors and workers as a move to engage employees. Although the engagement of employees has been proven to be very beneficial to the staff and the company at large, it is important to adopt effective strategies of ...

Executive Summary

This section looks into the inception of Disney Store in South Korea, which is the country of interest. Disney Store is a retail outlet that specializes in sales of merchandise that are unique to Disney. Disney Store traces its roots back in 1987, in Glendale, California. A country analysis of South Korea was done with detailed information being noted as far as population, GDP, per capita income, aesthetics, political system, legal system and the living conditions in the country just to name a few of the areas tackled. This was followed by an economic analysis of South Korea where ...

1. The dimensions are converted from cm to m: 10 cm ×1 m100 cm=0.1 m 5 cm ×1 m100 cm=0.05 m

The volume of the water in the tank is:

V=0.1×0.1×0.05=0.0005 m3

The mass of the water is:

m=ρV=1000kgm3×0.0005 m3=0.5 kg 2. g=9.81ms2 a. The force F exerted by the water is: F=mg=0.5 kg9.81ms2=4.905kg∙ms2=4.905 N b. The force F is exerted downwards, towards the centre of the Earth. c. The water would want to move downwards because of gravity. d. The height h is converted to meters:5 cm ×1 m100 cm=0.05 m

The potential energy U is:

U=Fh=4.905 N0.05 m=0.2453 N∙m=0.2453 J 3. The volume of the olive oil is assumed to be ...

IKEA: Case Study Summary

IKEA The world’s largest furniture retailer, IKEA, was founded in 1943, Sweden. The company assumed its current position as primarily a furniture business after Ingvar Kamprad, its founder, started selling furniture through IKEA five years later. The expansion of IKEA into different countries in Europe and then subsequently to other continents could be regarded as one of the historically significant event that led to modern globalization. As of today, IKEA is operating a sum of 384 stores and in 48 countries. This essay is an attempt to outline the working principle of IKEA, its organizational structure, corporate culture, ...

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Abstract The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is an important connection between the spine and pelvis. The shape and contour of the joint changes with life, i.e. it changes from flat shape to angular with the passage of time. SIJ is commonly involved in the painful conditions of pelvis and lower back. It can also result in transient numbness or tingling sensations and/or elevated level of urinary frequency. The complex anatomy and biomechanics of SIJ have an important role in the development of the low back pain and other symptoms, and they are also involved in making it ...

Fuel Cell Technologies in Passenger Cars

Fuel Cell Technology The last decade is characterized by the rapid development of research activity in the field of fuel cells, thus, creating the conditions for their uptake in electric systems. The basic fuel cells’ operating principle has been known for 150 years. However, a variety of technical and financial problems had kept them on the margins of technological applications (Brandon & Hart, 1999). The basic difference between a fuel cell and batteries is that while batteries store energy, fuel cells directly convert a fuel’s chemical energy into electricity by an electrochemical reaction (i.e. Without requiring combustion or movement ...

Introduction

Leadership in the business plays a critical role in offering the direction to the organization, motivation to the workers, and in fostering internal relationship and smooth production (Adrian, 2011). The management plays the dual roles of structural and systematic directives as well as leadership roles along the socio-cultural perspectives. The roles and effective responsibilities of the directorship in the organization is critical in improving the business response and crisis management. Crisis may arise in the firm because of various reasons that can be centered in the internal enterprise operations or from the external factors associated with the industry operations ( ...

Term Paper

1500 words The Modern period continued to change the society until the late 20th century, where a new artistic era began and continued up to this day; the 21st century eventually became the Post-Modern Period and many radical changes brought by the Modernism is adopted by the new art styles to the point of it is hard to discern what Post-Modernism is all about. If Modernism concentrated on the preservation of ideal pure art, Post Modernism welcomed changes by using eccentric methods to produce contemporary art found in Modern Museums. The 21st century is currently covered by postmodern epoch ...

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Differences People are often confused by the differences between 2D and 3D environment and animation. Sometimes people are also confused by the methods through which the two types are created. In order to understand which of the two methods is better, it is important to understand how the two types of animation work. The two methods are similar in several way including the fact that they are both capable of serving a multitude of styles and purposes. However, the difference between the purposes and styles will be determined by the vision and goals of the project. 2D animations appear ...

Part B – Toyota Production System Report

The Toyota Production System (TPS) is a socio-technical system developed by no less than Toyota Corporation, the largest automobile manufacturer in the planet. The said system summarizes their management and production principles and philosophies. What makes the said system fascinating is the fact that it is one of the reasons why Toyota has been continuously bagged awards in its industry and is now being hailed as the alpha in the international automobile industry—both by its customers and business analysts. In Part A of this report, the author has outlined the different advantages of the TPS, how it can ...

Space/ Scale/ Territory

Millennium Park is a 24.5-acre park that has several venues for performance, art, architecture, sculpture, and landscape architecture. It is located centrally in Chicago’s central business district and the lakefront. The Millennium Park emerged from a dilapidated ground-level parking space and rail yard into perhaps what may be regarded as the world’s biggest “green roof,” spanning two multi-level parking spaces with a total of over 4,000 cars and one commuter rail line. In Millennium Park, space is created in various ways. For example, there is the illusion of space created through structures and activities that allow ...

Introduction

There are different perspectives that are being peddled concerning fracture processes, this has led to confusion on what actually this term means. In this review, a deeper understanding is sort by analyzing different aspects of the nomenclature of the fracture process. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the failure processes several aspects are put in consideration key among them will be discussed below and include; the energy of fracture, macroscopic structure path and microscopic fracture mechanisms.

Energy to Break

The toughness of a material is the measure of the absorbed energy during and before fracture. The toughness of the material ...

Describe which general fossil primate groups appear and radiate during the following geological epochs: Eocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene. For each of the geological epochs, identify the general primate group that first appears and radiates during that epoch. In addition, give the time range in millions of years for each epoch and provide at least one example of a specific primate genus and/ or species that is representative of each general primate group. 2. List and briefly describe at least five elements of the post-cranial anatomy found in humans, but not in apes, that facilitate efficient bipedal locomotion. Provide specific ...

Once revered as a zone of hardwood forest, the vegetation of Ohio has currently reduced from what it used to be but still boasts of possessing a wide range plant species. Nonetheless, the vegetation remains significant in the Eastern North America despite currently being impossible to form an elaborate picture for the actual appearance of the forest. This can, however, be blamed on human activities that did not see it fit to preserve primeval vegetation section for austerity purposes in the future. The vegetation though is still with diverse natural vegetation with significant forest regions that sometimes can be ...

Introduction

The Minoan Civilization was the forerunner of the ancient Greek culture which emerged from the island of Crete. The island of Crete was isolated from the rest of the Greek mainland by the Sea of Crete to the north and by the Mediterranean Sea to the west. The island with its mountainous rugged terrain and white sand coastal areas proved to be a great spot for international affairs and trade routes especially for the European, Africa, and Asia Minor merchants. Because of its isolated landscape, many scholars have proposed the existence of cultural interactions between Cretan civilization and those ...

Introduction

Thesis: Even though the Germans had waged successful wars using the Blitzkrieg technique against countries like France and Poland, the technique was not a war-winning innovation. This is proven in the Nazi German defeat to the Russian and Western Allied forces.

The view that Blitzkrieg technique could be used successful during wars

Used mobile artilleries and tanks supported by soldiers on foot and aircraft to launch faster and surprising attacks that immobilize enemies leaving them with no time to respond.

The technique was successful in the fight against the Polish and the French.

The view that Blitzkrieg had weaknesses that led to its failure Its effectiveness relied on good weather conditions like autumn that enabled rapid attacks that left the enemy with no ...

Introduction

“Modernist Painting” by Clement Greenberg is his first essay on modernism, and it is notable for showing his mid-life perception and importance of the avant-garde. Although he does not mention the term “avant-garde,” instead, he uses the words “authentic art,” He identifies Modernism with the intensification and according to him the essence of Modernism lies in the characteristic methods. He considers Immanuel Kant to be the first Modernist. He describes how Modernist trend applies to the painting disciplines, how the transparency of medium and technique is used on the flat plane of the canvas. He compares the Modernist painting ...

The aim of this essay is the presentation of 30 human bones associated with the skull, the vertebral column, the thoracic cage, the pectoral girdle and upper limb, the pelvic girdle and lower limb, and the joints. The review will be conducted in categories and will include a description of the function and their classification. The bones of the skull can be divided into two categories: the cranial bones (the calvarium and the cranial base) and the facial bones. Three bones of the calvarium are the frontal bone, the occipital bone, and the parietal bone. The frontal bone forms ...

The essay discusses three artworks by a contemporary artist who is living today and compares them to classic Surrealist artworks. The contemporary artist chosen for this essay and carrying elements of the surreal in his work is Mohammad Zaza, who is a Syrian artist. Three artworks of Zaza are chosen for analysis in the paper, namely, “The shell”, “Face of the Machine” and “Mind”. Surrealism as another art form that embraced chaos and the irrational. The Surrealists tried to unlock the imagination of the mind, rejecting rationalism and realism. The focus here was to tap the unconscious mind. It ...

ENGL 303-005: Technical Writing

Feasibility Study on Solutions to efficiently power an electrical vehicle Abstract “Feasibility Study on Solutions to Efficiently Power and Charge Electrical Vehicles” The future of electric vehicles needs to shift toward the use of solar charging stations which can increase the feasibility of electric vehicles outside of urban areas. The solar powered charging stations can revolutionize the way the world views vehicles powered by renewable energy sources. These solar stations can be placed in rural areas which can allow the drivers to store and charge their vehicle, which will minimize the prevalence of vehicles being stranded without access to ...

Tax File Memorandum

Mary Robinson licensed surveyor of Silver Corporation Relevant Facts Silver Corporation, a calendar year C corporation, is solely owned by Mary Robinson. Silver Corporation is a surveying company that has been in business since its incorporation in 2012. Mary, the only employee, is a licensed surveyor. However, she is not a licensed engineer. Silver Corporation meets the requirements for a Personal Service Corporation. Silver Corporation’s 2012 and 2013 tax returns were audited by the IRS. The IRS assessed tax deficiencies stemming from its conclusion that the corporation was a personal service corporation that is subjected to the flat ...

a)SimpliMet 1000

Introduction

The SimpliMet 1000 machine is an automatic Mounting Press is a very new and versatile mounting press machine. This machine features electrohydraulic and also dual temperature controls which occur over a wide range of the mounting pressures. These machines are designed to allow for easy and quick preparation of the samples. The SimpliMet 1000 machine also increases the consistency of the specimen over the process of manual pressing.

Aim

The major aim of using the SimpliMet 1000 machine is to easily and quickly prepare consistent samples. Description of apparatus The SimpliMet 1000 machine is a very simple ...

Chartres, France

The monuments and architecture in ancient times allow talking and narrating about the historical background from the angle of time in which they were built. Through various signs, they inform us about the prosperity, decline of the reigns and empires as well. Thus, they are the major means of communication. They can tell us a lot about the economic, political and religious circumstances of the specific region. They also narrate the contemporary architectural trend. In medieval Europe, especially in France, the Gothic architecture was at its pinnacle. Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres is one of the Gothic architecture examples in ...

Introduction

The tire is primarily the only part of a car that is in touch with the road. A balance must strike among traction, durability, overall, energy efficiency and comfort by the tire in cars. Due to all these factors, the designing and manufacturing of a tire is a complex process as compared to what is generally perceived . Headquartered in the region of Clermont-Ferrand, France, the Michelin Tire Manufacturer is available in around 170 countries. It has more than 112,000 employees who work in various departments of the company. The company has a total of 68 production plants in ...

Adoration of the Magi

The artwork form a certain era or period says a lot about the culture the art comes from. By studying the symbolism, colors, and materials used in the art, it is easy to understand the culture that thrived during that time. Decoding the artistic elements in the portraits can help one learn as to what was necessary to the civilization of that era and how they wanted to be remembered. “Adoration of The Magi” by Giotto di Bondone, when studied speaks a lot about the culture and the features of the artistic movement in social, historical and artistic context. ...

Critical Assessment of an Intervention for Sustainability

Characteristic of the Place I’ve chosen Hong Kong as a site for this paper. Its total territory is around 1 108 square kilometers that is twice less than the territory of Tokyo or Moscow (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). At the same time, more attention is paid to the region of Kowloon peninsula as the most densely populated area in Hong Kong (more than 7000 people per square kilometer) (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). The Kowloon City is more specific site of Hong Kong for analysis in this paper. The chosen region differs by the high population density, ecological and ...

Use of Fossil Fuels for Power Generation and the Need for Renewable Energy

According to Nelson (2011), more than 85% of the world’s energy consumption, which is estimated at 520 exajoules, is generated through the burning of fossil fuels such as petroleum, natural gas and coal (p.19). Electric power generation from non-renewable sources will, unequivocally, result in their exhaustion and creation of a major energy crisis. For this reason, it appears primordial to shift in a greater scale to alternate power generation, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, etc. Amongst these, Sorensen (2011) explains that though hydroelectric power does represent one of the major forms of power generation, its growth is stagnant ...

The notion of ‘space’ in art and architecture was a highly debated topic especially since space is a rather abstract and cannot be seen by naked eye alone. However, every place has space for it interacts with every works of art whether it is sculpture, painting, or landscape. Space is a void that revolves around the objects; it cannot be seen yet it can greatly affect the resulting image of the work. Functional space in Tanner and Jamison landscapes mimics the minimalist style. Minimalist style emerged in the first half of the 20th century, its design characterized by limited ...

New technologies have taken over the world. The healthcare providers are trying to keep up and to make healthcare accessible and convenient for every citizen of the country. With the help of the smartphone application, patients can order doctor’s house call and be assisted in case of need. Some century ago, the face to face treatment was a rule for doctors and patients, however, cities got much bigger and it became more convenient to change this way of treatment. Taking into account all the peculiarities, the system of clinics has been established. Doctors became more comfortable seeing the ...

Executive Summary

In this consultancy report, the whole work has been discussed in parts starting with the introduction that explains the topic statement about the video games industry. The report also covers the history and the development of the video games industry with a case example of a British company HMV Retail Ltd. Through carrying out of a PESTLE analysis, the report focuses on the external factors surrounding the video games companies. Also, the report has put forth some of the major areas that any business in this industry should focus on to experience growth and formulate change strategies. The report ...

The Holy Forest is a collection of abstract paintings created by the American artist Stephen Westfall inspired by Robin Blaser’s book Holy Forest. The artist’s adherence to minimalism is what makes the painting truly remarkable and its vivid colors make it noticeable even from a far distance. Westfall was born in 1953 in New York; as a beginning artist, he studied the works of Modernist masters specializing in abstract design. In addition, Westfall also served as an assistant at Rutgers School of Visual Arts. Throughout his career as a painter, he cites the influence of Henri Matisse ...

Objectifying Song: Drake- “Hotline Bling”

Drake’s 2015 song “Hotline Bling” contains sexist lyrics that objectify women and effectively imply the technique of slut shaming and male dependence. The overlying theme of these song is the idea that this woman has lost all of her self-respect because her boyfriend has left her, showcasing the objectifying idea that men are responsible for the identity of females. When he sings this song, he is implying that men are dominant in romantic relationships and women make decisions about their morality and their respectability based on whether they are single or not, out of respect to their boyfriends. ...

Q1. What were the challenges that Appex CEO Shikhar Ghosh faced when he joined Appex? Why were “structure and control” deemed necessary? The industry of Cellular Telephones was rapidly growing, and the demand of Appex was continually expanding with increasing projects and added employee strength. Although Appex Corporation started as a small startup, it had transformed into a company that required a well-defined control and structure. The following are some of the challenges faced by Ghosh at the time when he joined the company: Firstly, the company was initially quite small prompting decision making to be centralized and limited ...

Introduction

Summerlin is a 22,500-acre master-planned community on the west side of Las Vegas and next to Red Rock canyon National Park (Summerlin, 2016). This property is under development by The Howard Hughes Corporation in multiple phases. Summerlin North lies within the city limit of Las Vegas but Summerlin South lies in the unincorporated Clark County. Summerlin’s population has almost doubled in last 15 years. Close to 120,000 people currently leaves in Summerlin currently. Summerlin was named as “Best Places to Live in America” by Money in 2014 (Summerlin, 2016). Figure: Summerlin: Near Read Rock Canyon and ...

The Modern period from the late 19th to the early phase of the 20th century served as the catalyst for the beginning of avant-garde works of different artists whose works isolated their styles from the rest of the artistic movements that emerged in the previous eras. These new designs spearheaded the development of the comic book art wherein the iconography of the subjects attempted to portray the real world yet in an animated way without closely resembling the reality. The artists who popularized these method includes Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Larry Rivers each of the defined the early ...

The art of Japan during the Edo period were highly influenced by the Zen Buddhism; most of the paintings have Chinese influences since most of them were done using paintbrush and rendered on silk scrolls. The most prolific Japanese painter known to paint beautiful landscapes was Ogata Korin whose painting iconography is well-known throughout the world because of the delicateness in portraying the images found in the environment especially the flowers and animals. One particular artwork he made during the Edo period was the Red and White Plum Blossoms dated in the 18th century was a diptych makeshift wooden ...

I. Introduction Advances in recombinant DNA technology and bioinformatics-based data analysis have driven the explosion of structural biology in the last two decades (Kelly, Jess, and Price 119). This has resulted to the identification of at least 2000 proteins annually and a growing need in performing structural studies in these new proteins. The current trend involves the concern of analyzing protein structures close to its natural conditions (and other conditions) and of measuring their rates of structural changes, an essential factor in their biological functions. The technique of circular dichroism (CD) has gained an increasing popularity in addressing these ...

Several thousand years ago, the early modern humans were nomadic foragers, and they forage in groups. However, a major transition occurred around 10,000 BC changing the human behavior, a changeover from the control of the natural environment over humans, to humans in control over the natural environment. Before the start of the agricultural era, the early humans were hunter-gatherers, which means that they depended on wild resources for their nutritional requirements. This style of living led the early humans to have a largely nomadic lifestyle, with the abundance of food source dictated by the natural environment, specifically the ...

The Château de Versailles has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for more than 30 years and is an example of classical 18th-century French art. French kings who lived there have only added glory to the site, expanding and transforming it over the years. Today, the château has acquired a new role, and many of the château’s rooms are used as Museum of the History of France. The Palace of Versailles has been a public institution since 1995. It works under the direction of the ministry of culture and communication and has independent administrative ...