Essays on Recordings

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Question A from Deb Roy: The Birth of a Word There are positive implications of recording and collecting a massive amount of data and connecting the dots. The biggest advantage is that once you record, you can relive the experience. If I record my day to day activities, I will be able to collect a huge amount of data and connect as well as relate to each and every moment. This is an integral part of life because, if I have something recorded and a huge data collected related to my ...

Parties: Charles Katz (Defendant-Applicant) v. United States (Plaintiff-Respondent)

Facts: Katz had long been suspected by police to be involved in the local illegal gambling scene. In an effort to obtain credible evidence of his illegal activities, the police placed Katz under surveillance (Katz v United States, 1967). That surveillance revealed that Katz liked to use a particular phone booth, which police suspected Katz used to place bets. Consequently, the police attached a “big” or listening device to the phone booth in order to record Katz’s conversation and hopefully obtain evidence against him. The bug was able to record Katz making bets and the police used those ...

Part 1

The equipment used to assess VO2 max and lactate threshold includes the h/p/cosmos Pulsar 5.0 treadmill, the Cosmed Quark PFT Ergo testing equipment, the Cosmed V2 mask, the HR Belt Cosmed-ANT (w/transmitter), and a computer.

Calibration Processes

The preliminary step for the experiment is to perform the calibration of the equipment. The treadmill velocity should be calibrated by marking a point and noting the time it takes to complete a predetermined number of revolutions. This time is used to calculate the velocity by using the length of the belt, which should also be measured. These calibrations should be performed at different ...

Codeswitching is a process that usually happens with speakers who master more than one language. These speakers are capable of using one or another language during their conversations depending on the topic or interlocutor that they have their conversation with. Weinreich defines a bilingual person a following way: “who switches from one language to the other according to appropriate changes in speech situations” (Weinreich 73). There are many different social factors that may provoke a speaker to apply codeswitching to the conversation, it usually happens when the speaker wants to relate to the social class, age, gender or ethnicity ...

Abstract

This paper assesses the relationship between personal values that individuals possess and the professional code of ethics of their respective careers. A case scenario of a neuropsychologist misinterpreting the results of an assessment battery leading to inaccurate diagnosis and denial of disability is used to bring out this relationship. Through the analysis of the standards of the psychological code of conduct, the paper tries to show how personal values and professional code of conduct affect the decision making process. Some of the standards that have been covered include bases for assessment Section (9.01), interpreting of results section (9.06), and ...

Introduction

Watergate was a controversial scandal that rocked the USA in the 1970s, following a burglary attempt at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters located in Watergate Office Complex in Washington D.C. and the alleged involvement of the then US president Richard Nixon in the cover-up. The Watergate scandal marked a historic significance in the US politics as it showed how politicians abused their power to get what they desired. The Watergate scandal brought to the surface an array of secret and illegal activities conducted by the members of the Nixon administration. These activities involved the adoption of unethical means ...

Position: Academic and Technical Lead

In line with the need to improve the quality of our services we provide to clients, the purpose of this memorandum is to propose an improvement in XYZ’s plagiarism detection capability. Henceforth are the justification/background, procedure, and other technical details.

Background

Company XYZ provides editing and proofreading services for clients who aim to publish their works to reputable scientific journals. At present, our plagiarism detection capability can only access online and published sources data repositories. There have been a significant number of complaints from our clients about plagiarism issues that may have been caused by our current capability’s ...

Abstract

Radio has definitely been one of the most significant technological devices for more than a century. From the moment of its invention in the early 1800s till new developments in recent years, radio has performed a lot of important functions. Throughout the history, radios helped to supply communication and provide entertainment to many cultures. More than one hundred years already, radio still remains a powerful force in American life that will also retain its potency for some time to come. This unique form of mass media has the potential to reach any people, even the illiterate ones. No matter ...

The entire potential of media to convey through recordings and pictures are not utilized. Instead, visual guide varieties in upgrading and emphasizing the information that we are trying to communicate are being utilized. For effective and efficient communication, selection of right media type with fit is an important matter. It was discovered that the fit of visual guides adds exceptional value in making a dissertations more attractive or say fascinating. Further, it adds confidence in the speakers, adds more credibility on the presenter and offer assistance in one’s discourse. Also, keeping spectators aligned and attentive towards the presenter’ ...

In the court systems, various felonies are penalized following the court's guidelines. There are a variety of particulars that go into a sentencing pronouncement. An individual who commits a financial fraud may go to jail for a longer period, compared to someone who commits murder, as is the case of Bernard Madoff, who went to jail for 150 years for committing financial crime and Karla Homolka was sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder. It is, however, clear that an extensive range of verdicts are not necessarily rational to the victims or the scam culprits. This paper looks ...

Reflection

Reflection Paper Section One

The survey questioned students’ motivation for studying management. In almost all cases the students thought it would lead to good employment prospects. The survey analyzed the students’ enthusiasm and motivation towards the management studies. It was concluded from a survey that most of the students considered the management good for their career. They believe that it will enhance their job opportunities in the future.

Customers were interviewed about whether or not they liked the new product.

The results showed that about 60% preferred the old product. The customers were asked about the new product that whether they liked or disliked the new product. However, the results of ...

The issue of police interrogations has been pertinent for more than forty years. In 1966, the famous Miranda ruling noted that interrogations were usually done in privacy, an aspect that resulted to secrecy; hence, courts could not be aware of the events that take place in an interrogation room when dishing out justice. Despite an increased amount of research since the Miranda ruling, challenges persist in the administration of justice due to lack of empirical data. Research has been on an exponential trajectory, with five issues coming out strongly: distinguishing truthful and deceptive statements, Miranda rights to inform custodial ...

A centralized warehouse that distributes electronic equipment is vulnerable to theft, and, therefore, all risks should be analyzed and minimized to keep the equipment safe. It is important to know that according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, about $30 billion of shipments are lost each year (Heyn, 2014), and this is the exact reason why a security team in a warehouse should minimize all risks and follow the necessary procedures when investigating a theft and collecting evidence.

NEW SECURITY EMPLOYEE GUIDE

Theft Prevention Ensure routine inspections A large volume of product is stored at the warehouse, and routine inspections will help to ...

In this adjustment case study, I will review two storycorps recordings. The first recordings is that of a mother and daughter. The mother is facing the end of her life and discusses these issues with her daughter. In the second recording, a military veteran deals with the symptom of guilt associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to a military experience wherin many soldiers were killed. The veteran meets on storycorps with the wife of one of the men killed during the incident. Following a summary of these two cases, I discuss three evidence based strategies that may be ...

Patient and Study Identification

The patient is a 10-year-old boy sent by the referring specialist neurologist, whom the patient visited after his mother had found him experiencing seizure twice during the past month. The patient was first diagnosed with absence epilepsy when he was 5 years of age, and has not experienced seizures since he was 8 years of age. The purpose of this electroencephalography (EEG) study is to identify the type of epilepsy in this case so that the patient can receive the correct treatment.

History

The patient had a normal birth and experienced healthy development until the age of 5, when his ...

Thelonious Monk is known as one of the most gifted jazz musicians. He was the pioneer of bebop and his influence as a pianist and composer had significant effects on different kinds of music (Monkinstitute). Music of Thelonious Monk is based on Ingrid Monson’s and Paul Berliner’s work (Solis 3). Nevertheless, Monk is famous for his improvisations, which are so outstanding that a jazz critic Whitney Balliett once pointed out “His improvisations were molten Monk compositions, and his compositions were frozen Monk improvisations.” (Deveaux 169) Thelonious was born in North Carolina on October 10, 1917, but his ...

Introduction

Evidence takes many forms depending on the trials. Many cases use scientific as well as forensic types of evidence in proving innocence or guilt. Scientific evidence relates to trials in that the evidence is hypothesized, tested, and accepted among the members of the scientific community. Most forensic evidence is scientific, including DNA matching, hair/fiber evidence, and fingerprint identification. Evidence is important in the running of cases as well as ensuring that justice is properly served.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is defined as any coerced or forced sexual behavior or contact that occurs without consent from one of the parties. Some of ...

The instrument I have chosen is the flute. It is included in all major orchestras. This can include a standard flute, alto flute and piccolo, which his part of the flute family. Flutes are part of the woodwind family within an orchestra. 1. Manufacturer: Woodwind and Brasswind http://www.wwbw.com/Buyer-Guides-Flute-g25079t0.wwbwThis is a comprehensive buyer’s guide for flutes. It includes a visual diagram of the parts of the flute, including the crown, foot joint and body. There is also a guide for the different kinds of flutes: intermediate, professional and artisan. The interactive component is the actual buying guide, live chat, ...

The heat was intense. The orange light shone on the desert, drying up the remaining puddles of water into vapour, rising into the atmosphere. A lizard crawled slowly, almost dying, parched and with a hide so leather like, one would think it was crisp fried. Slowly, I heard the intense ringing of the siren. Waaang waaaang waaang. It was time to get inside our shelters. The shelters were not made of concrete. Unlike the olden days, concrete was the material of choice. All buildings were once made from stone, from cement mixed with water to form hard solid blocks. ...

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech by restricting legislations that curtail this freedom. U.S. Supreme Court decisions reinforce respect for the freedom of speech against legislations by the federal and state governments. However, some forms of communication are exempt from First Amendment guarantees. Obscenity is one such exemption. In Roth v. the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court cited a series of cases dating back to 1877 to demonstrate the Court’s consistent regard of obscenity as an expression that is not protected by the First Amendment right to free speech. Since obscenity does not form part of ...

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech by restricting legislations that curtail this freedom. U.S. Supreme Court decisions reinforce respect for the freedom of speech against legislations by the federal and state governments. However, some forms of communication are exempt from First Amendment guarantees. Obscenity is one such exemption. In Roth v. the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court cited a series of cases dating back to 1877 to demonstrate the Court’s consistent regard of obscenity as an expression that is not protected by the First Amendment right to free speech. Since obscenity does not form part of ...

The First amendment guarantees freedom of speech by restricting legislations that curtail this freedom. U.S. Supreme Court decisions reinforce respect for the freedom of speech against legislations by the federal and state governments. However, some forms of communication are exempt from First Amendment guarantees. Obscenity is one such exemption. In Roth v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court cited a series of cases dating back to 1877 to demonstrate the Court’s consistent regard of obscenity as an expression that is not protected by the First Amendment right to free speech. Since obscenity does not form part of protected ...

During many years, music has changed societies around the world. Each era experiences a pattern of music that incredibly motivates that particular period on what to wear, the proper behavior, and what to say. Music is something that everybody can associate with and as it keeps on developing, so will society. There is one kind that has ceaselessly mixed up discussion and started numerous verbal confrontations with respect to the bearing it is taking its audience members. One and only type has had the initiative to take a stand in opposition to the administration all the time. One and ...

Arturo Sandoval is an outstanding musician who had to overcome a lot of difficulties in order to be able to do the job he was born to – playing the jazz music. Life of Sandoval recalls a musical history book that describes two disparate worlds. For the people who were raised up in the States, it may be hard to imagine what obstacles Arturo Sandoval was faced with to become a jazz musician. He is a great son of Cuba, and this country should be proud of him, but when Sandoval was at the beginning of his career, the government ...

In an article about hip hop music and its intersection with jazz, Jared Pauley writes that both genres have often flirted with each other. Over the years, hip hop artists have utilized the flavor of jazz music through sampling. In the 1980s to the mid-1990s, hip hop acts "took jazz samples to the top of the charts while others worked directly with respected jazz musicians. With the new millennium, this trend continued" (1). One artist that has continued the trend is Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar is an emcee that has been on the scene for a number of years, ...

Abstract

This paper provides a detailed exploration of the methodologies, findings and conclusions of five researchers in the area of entrepreneurship and the various factors that impact on it. The aim of this review is to support the research that on “Motivational Factors of students becoming Entrepreneurs using a push-pull theory of Entrepreneurship.” This review explores issues such as social capital and cultural capital and how they reinforce entrepreneurial development. Further, this review explores risk-taking and the factors surrounding it. The research concludes the risk-taking in entrepreneurship involves not only an examination of the returns, but also the duration during ...