Essays on Foam

The Japanese culture and mythology reflects back to ancient times and just like the Christian creation story, they too have their own creation story. They believe that the world did not just appear and become what it is today as we see it. Instead, they believe that there were powerful sources that are responsible for the creation of heavens, the earth and oceans. Interestingly, Japan has a unique myth about the creation of each of her islands. Although its history has gone through a lot of dynamism and change, including various cultural aspects, the islands have maintained their religious ...

This paper will look at love, sex and gender within the backdrop of postmodernism, existentialism and orientalism in the novels The Women of Algiers in Their Apartment by Assia Djebar, Foam of the Daze by Boris Vian and The Lover by Marguerite Duras. In the novels love/ and sex are shown as something that a woman has no control over, something that destroys due to its intensity, and something that forever changes a person, respectively. While gender is seen as being something that disenfranchises women in a male dominant, unequal society and something that can destroy a man if ...

The healthcare sector in the U.S has significantly reviewed and modified its technical, policy and structural capabilities to help improve quality of outcomes and patient safety. There has been so much focus on the need to ensure that the healthcare system achieves the optimal value for money though eliminating the cases of illnesses, infections and injuries that have previously occurred within the settings. Despite these measures, the cases of hospital acquired Illnesses and infections have been rife. This has been associated with poor outcomes namely, high mortality rates, high morbidity rates and more glaringly the erosion of the public ...

Introduction

Fire in Goafs (mines) is considered to be a potential environmental and health risk throughout the globe. Although, plenty of conventional fire extinguishing methods has been proposed in the past, yet they contain side effects. The authors in propose a novel fire management system using expansion form for fighting with fire at the top of goafs. The system contains a jet device for adding foaming agent produced by foam generator. The foam is powered by water pressure and compressed gas that are intrinsically safe for operating in mines. The expansion foam propels itself upwards to extinguish fire at the ...

In order for proper implementation of the project, study participants, volunteers, and public representatives would have to be identified and recruited. The purpose of recruiting representatives/volunteers are to educate and promote the concept and importance of treatment and prevention of IAD among elderly women in acute care settings. The education and training of these volunteers should be kept as priority before the commencement of the project and the recruitment of study participants. The volunteers would also act as a mediator between the study team and the scientific committee involved in the conduct of the study. Each volunteer and representative ...

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Background research Artificial limbs (arms and legs) or the prostheses are intended to perform the degree of the normal function to the amputees. The mechanical devices enable the amputees to walk or to continue using the hand(s) as normal. According to research, artificial limbs date back in 600 BC when armorers created the first prostheses using cumbersome and inflexible iron. Artificial hands intricate imitations of the real hands. Amputees themselves started making their limps after losing such parts. Research shows some amputees lost arms and legs during civil wars and accidents. Indeed, the twentieth century has seen ...

Fire systems are designed for different services such as to warn people of fires, to stop fires, to create a safe environment for people in a fire among other reasons. The installation of these system depends on the buildings and occupants or the kind of materials in the buildings such as flammable liquids or electronic devices. The selection of these systems should meet the set standards by the different fire-related organisations. The following is a look at some of the fire and prevention systems.

Standpipe System

Standpipe systems are a number of pipes that connect a water supply to hose connections. ...

Most often, Fairy tales contribute to the cultural stability in the society by creating and implementing certain perceptions and ideas regarding the ideal behavior specified for women. In most of the fairy tales the women possess certain virtues which include the core notions of passivity, dependency, and self-sacrifice for the well-being of the males. It can be stated that women are portrayed to fulfill the needs of the male figures in the society. It is a regrettable fact to note that women characters from fairy tales always depend on the males for seeking any material possession in their lives. ...

The coffee business is currently a very successful one in Saudi Arabia. Most Coffee shops target men, with only a few focusing on women's' needs. The need for an exclusive coffee shop for women has drawn me to investing in the coffee industry. Culturally, women and men do not hang out together in the Arabian culture. This is to a large extent, influenced by the Islamic heritage which the Saudi Kingdom draws its customs from. Women are supposed to dress conservatively and hold their own gatherings (Zuhur, 73). Women need a place where they can drink coffee, hold conversations ...

Flat roofs are roofing systems with the slop less than 10 degrees. This construction allows to use them as living space. Flat roofs exist for centuries, and people developed different types of covering for these systems. There are several most popular decisions with own advantages and features. TPO. These are single-ply roof membranes made from thermoplastic olefin or ethylene propylene rubber. TPO membranes have “resistance to ozone, are algae-resistant, environmentally friendly and safe to install” (roofhelp.com, n. d.). The typical thickness of TPO sheets varies from 40 to 100 mils. Constructors use hot air to seal seams between sheets. ...

Polyisocyanurate or Polyiso or ISO owes its popularity to its excellent thermal insulation performance (determined by its R-value). This thermosetting polymer gets its hardened, irreversible, and thermally insulating molecular structure with the application of heat. This property of Polyisocyanurates is particularly useful for roofing insulation applications. But the advantages of these materials and their significance do not end with just one property. There is a significant amount of reasons why many constructors prefer to use these polymers over others as a viable insulation material for their roofing materials. This essay is an attempt to study the significance of Polyisocyanurate ...

Influence of Temperature and Neurotransmitters on Heart Rate in crayfish

TA for the Experiment: Introduction The cardiovascular system achieves key physiological functions in animals. Particularly, crayfish (Procambarus clarkia), also known as freshwater lobster, have been used to study physiological processes. This is because it is easier to study them in this species than in any other organism. In Crayfish, the circulatory system is open. Blood moves from the heart through the arteries and goes back through the open sinuses. Their heart is located in the cephalotorax, in front of the first abdominal segment, in the dorsal portion. Basic heart rate beat and rhythm in adult crustaceans depends on a ...

The laws of physics encompass both the matter and non-matter, and their implications have been very useful to mankind. In this technological era, mankind has relied on science for both efficiency and effectiveness of tools, equipment, and gears. Various materials used for particular functions, from heavy to menial, have been enhanced, improved, and upgraded based on our understanding of their science. In this discussion, we will examine the physics behind basketball shoes. This discussion will focus heavily on the parameters that would greatly enhance the performance of basketball shoes. The history of basketball shoes was greatly influenced by the ...

Fire causes differ, and thus there is the need for having different fire extinguishers for different purposes. Since fire has several causes and each reason makes a fire be distinguished to classes so that different extinguishers are made for each. Due to the dangers, a fire can cause companies conduct proper research on how they occur and then come up with efficient fire extinguishing agents to kill fires before the property is destroyed. Therefore, we are going to discuss the different types of fires and then focus on wet fire extinguishing agent; how they have manufactured in a company ...

The manufacturer of choice, in this case, is Spectra Fire Systems PVT LTD, India. On the other hand, the wet chemical extinguisher manufactured by Spectra Fire Systems is the Fire Squad ("Asbestos Fire Systems Pvt. Ltd." Par 1). The product is designed to cover the K class of fires.

Product highlights

The major chemical ingredient used for Fire Squad comprises the Potassium Acetate soaps. The system is used to put off the fires from ventilating equipment, griddles, range tops, and deep fryers, amongst other cooking appliances ("Asbestos Fire Systems Pvt. Ltd." Par 1). The system sprays fine droplets of the chemical ...

Introduction

The pathophysiology of atherosclerosis involves a series of complex events that can be likened to that of a chronic inflammatory process, which results in the development of an atherosclerotic plaque. The first step in the process involves injury to the endothelial cells of the artery that results in endothelial cell dysfunction. The activated endothelial cells attract vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) and leukocytes, which proliferate and accumulate in the walls of the artery (Seidman, Mitchell, & Stone, 2014). These cellular components lead to the formation of a large amount of connective tissue matrix. This is the ultimate end point in ...

The railroaded fabric’s design runs horizontally across while up the bolt’s pattern runs up the fabric roll. It is important to notice the difference as the positioning of the fabric may lead to changes in design appearance. Knife-edge is the method of uniting pieces of fabric; welting is the process in which a cord wrapped in fabric is inserted into the stitch, while boxing is the completely covered fabric strip from the front and cushion sides.

In-the-muslin refers to the pieces of furniture decorated in plain white muslin cloth.

Upholstered furniture has two different ways of attaching the cushions onto the wooden framework. For instance, if customers wanted a secure ...

ICU Observation Evidence-based Practice

ICU Observation Evidence-based Practice

Introduction of the Patient

The patient goes by the name T.P. A 72-year-old male who’s a retired truck driver. He’s immediate family includes his wife, daughter, and grandson (10 years old who is autistic and has turrets syndrome). He is currently diagnosed with myocardial infarction and altered mental state. The past medical history of this patient shows that he has suffered a lot of diseases including hypertension, diabetes mellitus Type 2, congested heart failure, peripheral neuropathy, CKD-3, CAD, dementia, chronic kidney disease and GERD.

The primary medical diagnosis is myocardial infarction which refers to regional myocardial necrosis ...

Introduction

The book that is being reviewed in this essay is titled ‘Rubbish! The Archeology of Garbage.’ The authors of this book are William Rathje and Cullen Murphy. William Laurens Rathaje is an American archeologist and was formerly an anthropology professor at the University of Arizona. 1945-2012. Rubbish! The Archeology of Garbage, 1992, 263 pp. / 6.00 in x 9.00 in / 2001. The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, Arizona. Cullen Murphy, 1952, Rubbish! The Archeology of Garbage. Managing Editor, Atlantic.

Summary

The book opens with the following introduction: "On a crisp October morning not long ago the sun ascended above ...

Investigation of Bodies in Water and Asphyxia

Essay Abstract Asphyxia is the blocking off of oxygen to the brain. There are several ways for this phenomenon to take place. These involve strangulation, drowning, positional and traumatic asphyxia, and suffocation. However, for forensic pathologists and police investigators, this is not as simple as it may seem. Asphyxia is a complex occurrence that does not lend itself to a simple classification. There are numerous subtypes and factors that have to be considered in asphyxia-related death investigation. For instance, once a body is found in and extracted from the water, investigators have to look for specific aspects, such as ...

This report is going to going to provide a detailed analysis of the Unilever group of companies. We have come up with choosing Unilever not only because of its fame but also due to a large number of commodities it produces that are widely accepted by the worldwide community. Unilever was developed currently owns about four hundred brands in the world, and its products range from balanced foods, ice creams several soaps, shampoos, and other common household care products. These products include washing detergents such as Omo, which is a powdering laundry detergent. Other commodities include Dove, Knorr, Axe ...

Introduction

Netzly (2000) defines special effects as the process of turning the imaginary events of a film look so real. This can be achieved mechanically through makeup and visual manipulations of images. In the early years of film production, special effects were manually done but in the current generation, both visual effects and makeup can be achieved through the use of computer generated imagery (CGI) (Netzly, 2000). Use of specialized materials like silicone to creatively transform a film cast into what the director envisages and in accordance with the theme of the film is the work of the makeup and ...

I attended SAE Formula sessions which usually takes place on Wednesdays 4 pm where I learned quite a number of practical lessons. The first session took place on Week 3, 28 Jan 2015. We learned about the chassis. The design problem faced were that the main roll hoop was not rule compliant while the new one ordered was expected to arrive Jan-29th. Meanwhile we decided to tack the new role hoop onto the chassis and begin assembling the suspension components for rolling chassis. On the suspension part we realized that the silver horse was not matching with the piece ...

Chapter 11, pg. 427: Denver Goes Alfresco

- What type of problems was the consolidated city-county government of Denver, Colorado, experiencing with documented management before instating the Alfresco ECM system?

Before the introduction of the Alfresco ECM system, the consolidated city-county government of Denver, Colorado experienced many problems with the documented management system. Before introducing the Alfresco ECM system, more than 70 of the consolidated city-county government used 14 different documented management systems, none of which could communicate or interact with each other (Laudon & Laudon, 2012).

The information Technology department had to manually supervise many stand-alone autonomous IT units with their own systems and standards. Using a decentralized system created problems, including document sharing, document security, and the ability to audit record keeping functions, especially financial records and scanned ...

Hand washing is a skill. More precisely, effective hand washing is a skill. It can be taught and learned. Effective hand washing can be evaluated and analyzed because it is a skill with well-defined steps of execution. This paper presents an analysis of hand washing as skills. It features the steps involved in hand washing, measurable dimensions of behaviors in hand washing, sampling techniques in the analysis of hand washing, observation schedules, and the methods of presenting data among other dimensions of hand washing.

Hand washing is comprised of various behaviors. The following is an outline of the behaviors that comprise hand ...

Introduction

The present paper evaluates Corporate Social Responsibility activities of Dunkin Brand Group. Therefore, the current corporate social responsibility activities undertaken by Dunkin Brand Group are evaluated applying CSR model, theory, and concepts. The main objective of the paper is to assess how effectively Dunkin Brand Group manages CSR activities to respond to the needs of its external and internal stakeholders.

Company Profile

Dunkin Brand Group is an American brand, which operates two quick service restaurants that are Dunkin Donut and Baskin Robbins brands. The company manages franchising, licensing, and development of restaurants across the globe. Currently, the company operates in four ...

In order to allow for free movement of electrons, graphitic carbon materials have a tendency of sharing crystalline domain (Fitzer & Köchling, 1992) for increased conductivity (Walker, P. L., 1973). In the study carried out by (Novoselov, et al.; Bazaroz & Nikolaev, 1989; Liu et al., 2004; Harfanist et al., 2004; Coleman et al., 2006), the use of graphitic carbon in several applications including the next generation electronics, composite materials (Coleman et al., 2006; Chen, I.-H., Chen, C.-Y., & Wang, 2010), activated carbon fibers, fuel cells (Wang, Zhao, & Niu, 2007; Marta, et al, 2008), sensors and batteries (Besenhard, 1999; Hess, Lebraud & Levasseur, ...

Heated hose pipes are the pipes that offer constant water supply in freezing temperatures. Mostly, they are built and designed to fit personal equipment, structure and requirements. Mainly, they are made up of thermostat switches. As temperature approaches freezing zones, the heat from the heaters keeps the water flowing if need arises. Mainly, the heating element used is copper wire. It’s mainly inside the hose pipeline. It mainly regulates the water flow by turning on and off the heater. The element is usually 50 feet long as it runs with the hose pipe. The length and diameter plays ...

We use Minitab 16 Software to solve the problems.

Question #1. - Find the range, variance and standard deviation of this data set

Descriptive Statistics: NICOTINE

Variable N N* Mean SE Mean StDev Variance Minimum Q1 Median NICOTINE 500 0 0,8425 0,0155 0,3455 0,1194 0,0500 0,7000 0,9000 Variable Q3 Maximum Range NICOTINE 1,1000 1,9000 1,8500 - Create the relative frequency histogram for the nicotine level.

Graph -> Histogram -> With Fit

- Compute the interval y ± 2s y =0.8425s=0.3455y +2s=0.8425+2*0.3455=1.5335 y -2s=0.8425-2*0.3455=0.1515 Hence, the interval has the following form: (0.1515; 1.5335) - Estimate the percentage ...

Introduction

Efficient energy utilization is an important aspect of human life. The principle of conservation of energy states that energy can never be created nor destroyed. Thus, it is essential to utilize the energy available for us effectively and efficiently. Energy can be transformed from one form to another by use of appropriate transducers. When designing a house, it is essential to do it with the greatest regard to efficient energy use as well as safety to the environment. House designers should always come up with designs that promote efficient energy use. For instance, utilization of renewable energy should be maximized. ...

Metaphor

1. Dove is as pure as the driven snow 2. Dove is as simple as innocence itself 3. The purity of Dove is a like a baby’s smile 4. Dove is like a dew drop on a leaf 5. Dove’s purity is as fresh as a daisy 6. Dove is pure like fresh snow on a mountain top 7. Dove is like that first snow crocus that has no fear to appear 8. Dove is pure like a fresh mountain stream 9. Dove is love for my skin 10 Dove is like the first footprint ...

Lipids are a group of structurally diverse hydrophobic compounds that are not very soluble in water. Cholesterol is a common lipid that can be obtained from the diet and is synthesized in most cells of the human body. It is a component of cell membranes, maintains membrane fluidity, and acts as the precursor of other important biological compounds such as steroid hormones and bile salts (Smith, Marks, and Lieberman 54, 163). High concentrations of cholesterol in the blood can cause accumulation of fatty deposits on arterial walls that can lead to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, which are associated with heart ...

Section 1, Identification

Product identifier: 1750-x Manufacturer: Statlab Medical Products Inc Manufacturer address: 23654 Telephone number: 256235 Emergency phone number: 5895622 Recommended use - use within the controlled environment of a laboratory. Restrictions on use - for laboratory use only Section 2, Hazard(s) identification The chemical contains formaldehyde that is a suspected carcinogenic. If an individual is exposed to the chemical, it may lead to eye, skin, and the respiratory system irritation. If there is contact with the chemical, one should use plenty of water to wash it off the region of contact and then ...

The work analyzed within the framework of this assignment is “Synthesis of magneto‑sensitive iron‑containing nanoparticles by yeasts” prepared by Vainshtein M., Belova N., Kulakovskaya T., Suzina N. and Sorokin V. It is dedicated to study of forming magneto-sensitive nanoparticles in the conditions of applied magnetic fields. In particular, the stimulation role of magnetic fields is investigated and tested. As a result, the works allows us to see results of magneto-sensitive nanoparticles biosynthesis by the help of yeasts.

Summary of the Methods and Achievements of the Work Reported

The second species considered, S. cerevisiae SUF was incubated using the medium with Fe(II)SO4 × 7H2O, 0.05. Inoculum took place ...

In the following essay, I would like to compare the coverage of Harlem race riot of March 1935 presented by two newspapers – New York Age –one of the most influential African-American newspapers published from 1887 to 1955 and Brooklyn Eagle, a daily newspaper published from 1841 to 1955. At the time of the riots, there were a lot of speculations about the exact circumstances which incited the riot. The whole incident started off with the ungrounded rumor that the 16 year old Black, Puerto Rican boy had been beaten to death due to his alleged attempt to steal candy from a ...

Report on the ‘Ambassador’ and how to improve it

In contemporary times, there are several available nozzles, designed differently for firefighters use. However, getting the best design that would be effective in combating fire incidences is very significant to save lives and properties. The ‘Ambassador’ is a specialty fabricated automatic machine with hybrid capability to perform as an automatic pressure or a fixed gallonage nozzle. It is a very handy machine for firefighters in battling incidences of blaze outbreaks. The machine is fortified to automatically regulate flows in order to maintain on frequent basis tip pressure. This enables fire fighters handling the equipment to have effective range for a determined discharge flow. ...

Introduction

There is currently considerable debate about whether or not the U.S. space program should continue, particularly bearing in mind its huge costs in these times of austerity, when budgets everywhere are subject to severe constraints, from government level down to individual households. Also, because manned space exploration is not without risk (witness the Challenger and Columbia disasters in 1986 and 2003 respectively that cost the lives of all seven crew members in each case), many question whether those risks are justified; what does humanity gain from space travel that can cause the risks to be considered worthwhile? This research ...

Introduction

Ms. Zona is an 83 – year - old female patient who has been admitted to the hospital for worsening of the pressure ulcers on both of her heels. She has a medical history of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Surprisingly, she demonstrates poor understanding of her illness and its management. Due to this factor, diabetic complications seem to be almost certain. With a BMI of 31, she seems to be an obese patient, which means she is either not aware or not educated enough on the health risks associated with obesity. Her heel ulcers are painful; therefore, she tends to spend most ...

Purpose

The purpose of this experiment is to prepare soap through the saponification process and use it to test water hardness. Procedure The saponification process began by placing approximately 5 grams of lard in a beaker. 15 mL of sodium Hydroxide (6 M) was slowly and carefully added followed by an addition of 25 mL of ethanol. After adding ethanol, the beaker was heated while stirring until the base fully reacted with the lard. The result was a clear and homogenous solution. After cooling the solution, 20 mL of water was added. The next step involved the preparation of saturated ...

Sextus Impiricus

The ultimate goal of research or skepticism is to achieve tranquility. Sextus Empiricus believes that skepticism is followed by this feeling of tranquility. He explains this with his example of Appelles. He uses this example, stating that Appelles was the skeptic. He wanted to achieve something, and when he believed that it was not possible, he got angry. In his disbelief or his fixed mind- thinking that it is not possible to paint foam – he threw the sponge which quickly represented foam in the painting. He says that this was done by fate. That the judgment was passed, Appelles ...

Abstract

These research paper details the various SEO strategies that are popular in the 21st century. The paper focuses on the importance of Search Optimization and the limitations associated with it. It gives examples of SEO tools that are being used to determine the effectiveness of SEO techniques. It highlights another form of search engine marketing, which is called Pay per Click (PPC). The paper compares SEO and PPC and shows the major differences between the two forms of search engine marketing. The paper highlights the history of web search engines since they came into existence. It tackles the ...

Price

Before agreeing on pricing, Gillette Company put the following factors into considerations: it checks on the fixed and variable costs, competition from other institutions, the objectives of the company, the proposed positioning strategies and the target group and willingness of the customers to pay for the prices set. The pricing strategies used by the Gillette Company include penetration pricing, skimming pricing, competition pricing, product line pricing, bundle pricing and cost up pricing. In penetration pricing, the Gillette Company places a price that is low so that it can increase its sales and the market share of all the products. ...

Fire is a disaster that posses high risk in regard to life and property. There is need to develop systems that can be able to minimize and curb unwanted fire incidences. With proper installation and effective choice of the fire system fire disasters will be minimized. (Dana, 1919) In navy ships, fire safety is vital and this calls for installation of fire systems. Effective and quick responding fire systems should be installed in naval vessels in order to deal with any fire disaster that may come at any given time. (Clark, 1991) These systems should be able to minimize ...

Research Question

Polystyrene is a very commonly-used material in the food and consumer electronic packaging industries. This paper will revolve around the research question “can polystyrene have other uses aside from its common uses?” The HIPS will be of particular importance here because much of the paper will revolve around the use of HIPS, how it is used, and how it differs from typical polystyrene. HIPS, which stands for High Impact Polystyrene is used in the research and development and manufacture of mechanical prototypes and other tools that are often subjected to high impact environments, stress, and tension. It is one of ...

Visual Communication

In this busy world, visual communication is a concept which allows individuals to grasp the meaning behind an idea without spending hours reading through long and often boring reams of information. There are many forms of visual communication including information graphics, symbols and signs, shapes and colors, images and groups of images, charts and graphs, typography (the specific design of lettering), and cartoons and illustrations. Through these forms of communication, information and ideas can be conveyed in a quick and interesting way which either directly presents or allows the individual to make their own inferences – for example, typography is often designed ...

The Mobile Phone: Parts and Choice of Materials

The mobile phone is one of the greatest inventions of all time (Guthrie, 2008). It has revolutionized the way people communicate and perform their day to day activities. Cell phones allow remote communication with people in far-away places, including those in other continents. Initially, cell phones were only meant to people to call and send short messages in the form of SMSs. However, cell phones have now advanced and are being used for a wide variety of purposes including taking pictures and videos, listening to music, browsing the internet, playing games, organizing events amongst other uses. The functionalities that a phone ...