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Introduction Art exhibitions are the places, which will be interesting to people of any age and any gender any time. “A natural effect of the Museum exhibition will be to lead the public to enquire why it is that objects of ‘museum quality’ are to be found only in Museums and are not in daily use and readily obtainable.” (Coomaraswamy, 13) Without any doubts, each exhibition presents something new and extraordinary to the lives of millions of people. One of such exhibitions, which impressed me a lot, is Projects 89 by Klara Liden. This exhibition was opened February 25, 2009, and will be closed June 8, 2009. In spite of the fact that it is not much time to share her creation with lots of people, this exhibition has already impressed someone. The ideas of rebellion, desire to act and demonstrate personal vision and comprehension of the events – this is what motivated Klara to present this modern art exhibition. Discussion Art and Enthusiasm of Klara Liden One French Thomistic philosopher, Etienne Gilson, admitted that it was better to turn back to pictorial philosophical approach in order to demonstrate how paintings and, at the same time, other art masterpieces could easily demonstrate the concrete act of existence. (Gilson, 7) This young Swedish artist with her exhibition under consideration is full of enthusiasm. Can it be that a big blank box, placed at the center of the room, turns out to be rather attractive for many people? At the Museum of Modern Art, this event gathers more and more people every day. This box cannot stay monumental for a long period of time – it would be not that interesting to observe, this is why Klara Liden makes this creature work, shelving. And, finally, it is necessary to admit that modern art cannot forget about innovations with various video and audio additions, so, in the corner on the floor, there is a video monitor, where short video is shown during three and a half minutes. The peculiar feature of this video is Liden’s presence on it. She stands on the Manhattan bank of the East River and skips little stones across the water. To my mind, such choice of the video is not casual. These stones in the water may symbolize a life that lasts not for a long period of time, but its movements are really brilliant and attract the attention of many people, and the consequences of these movements, the traces on the water, excite again and again. Liden’s exhibition lasts during a certain period of time, and, as the traces in the water, left by the stone, her work should be kept in mind for a long period of time. What Newspapers Write about the Exhibition Not many magazines and newspapers are ready to describe the events, which happen now in the Museum of Modern Art, however, New York Times presents a captivating article about this artist and her abilities to create unbelievable things to the viewer. Holland Cotter writes about the exhibitions the following: The idea, as
Genetic disorders remain a largely grey area due to the complexities associated with the studies of the human genome, yet drawing connections between known disorders and genetic dysfunction will allow understanding the mechanisms of some of the diseases significantly better. In her 2002 study, Cynthia Bulik (DeAngelis) considers the possible correlation between anorexia nervosa and an individual’s genetic makeup. The author effectively proves that the development of anorexia nervosa may occur not only due to the exposure to the social pressure of beauty standards, but also the presence of a genetic predisposition. The study was conducted as a cross-sectional analysis and included the assessment of 192 family groupings. As the study progressed, the sample size was reduced to 37 participants, which were expected to represent the target population (DeAngelis). With the help of the further mixed method research and a combination of the qualitative and quantitative analysis, the presence of both genetic and sociocultural factors leading to anorexia nervosa in patients was proven. The results of the study indicate that the approach toward treating anorexia nervosa in patients can be shaped to locate the problem at the earliest stages of an individual’s development, possibly, even before birth. Thus, the key threats that may serve as the causes of anorexia nervosa development can be removed from the patient’s setting. As a result, the threat of the eating disorder in question affecting the lives of people genetically predisposed to it will be minimized. Since eating disorders and especially anorexia nervosa affect a wide range of people and are reinforced by the current beauty standards, the introduction of a prevention and treatment model based on genome studies is a highly welcome change. Work Cited DeAngelis, Tori. “A Genetic Link to Anorexia.” APA.org , 2021. Web.
It has been acknowledged that changes are mainly driven by young and bold individuals and groups who inspire and encourage the masses to act. Therefore, when considering social and political movements, people often think of leaders who are young adults or adults. However, children have also been an influential force in social transformations, playing diverse roles in the process (Morrow, 2020). These days, public opinion and activism play an important part in shaping societies and making them more democratic (Lysaker, 2019). The involvement of the youngest members of society starts with reading their first picture books where they can be exposed to quite complex concepts and issues in the stories told in simple words. Children become acquainted with the essence of activism and develop appropriate attitudes towards social and political movements (Dahlen, 2020). Picture the Dream was an unconventional exhibition of children’s picture books related to the topic of the Civil Rights Movement and was held in the High Museum of Art (Atlanta, GA). This paper includes an analysis of this exhibition in terms of the role of media, the project’s influence on youth activism, and political change. Exhibition Information Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Children’s Books was on view from August 15 till November 8, 2020 (High Museum of Art, 2020). Children’s books related to social activism and the Civil Rights Movement were showcased, and the guest curator was a renowned writer Andrea Davis Pinkney. The authors’ four books that are bestsellers among children’s literature are included in the exhibition. Also, Andrea “loaned her creative voice to the exhibition labels and text” to guide visitors through the galleries, similar to the way “a narrator guides readers through a story” (High Museum of Art, 2020, para. 11). The displayed pieces were pictures from children’s picture books with detailed descriptions of the associated events, people, and movements (HighMuseum, 2020b). The exhibition was divided into three parts to help viewers to follow the social movement, its background, and its impact on the modern world. The books by Barbara Jordan, Doreen Rappaport, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Barry Wittenstein, Angela Johnson, and other authors became the items on display. The first section of the exposition was entitled “A Backward Path” and dealt with the causes of the Civil Rights Movement. The stories of people who lived in a segregated country were central to the first segment (HighMuseum, 2020b). The developers of the project emphasize that different aspects of activists’ life are highlighted, with significant attention paid to family life. The producers wanted young visitors to see the difference between social settings in the segregated world and the personal environment. Young visitors can see that activists’ routine (and, more generally, the lives of people of color) was similar to the life of any other ethnic group and close to their own experiences. The second section of the exhibition went under the title “The Rocks Are the Road” and concentrated on the stories of those who actually made the movement hap
Introduction Many US military officials have been bestowed great honors because of their devotion to serving the country. To enhance their work, they have been exposed to thorough training as service members who are ever actively involved in their line of duty. Hence, they stand a good position to serve in any nation employer and any capacity as military officials. In essence, with such uniquely skilled, creative, and focused individuals, it is saddening to realize how this category of people suffers a great deal after retiring. One would expect the US government to offer them jobs. However, a huge number of US veterans are unemployed compared to other individuals in America. This paper seeks to answer the question, ‘which theory of framework can be used to explain the stated disparity? The paper shows how the US government can address this situation to benefit men and women who return from war and any other conflict-prone areas around the world. Unemployment for Retired War Experts Ferbaman and Foster’s (2013) article inspects why retired US war experts have witnessed elevated joblessness rates relative to other categories of people in the US employment industry. Ferbaman and Foster (2013) present factors such as age and education as among the factors that have fuelled veterans’ unemployment levels. Such levels have been associated with their poor educational background and lack of understanding among employers who are expected to hire the military veterans. Such a misunderstanding is also evident among the hiring managers and human resource personnel. Becau
Universal healthcare coverage in the United States has been an increasingly popular topic of research and discussion in the past decade. Various government programs and the introduction of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, were aimed at reducing health care disparities across people with low income. Nevertheless, there are still millions of uninsured people all over the country, and many of them report problems with medical care availability. Thus, the increase of government spending on health coverage is not proportional to the increase in healthcare quality and coverage, which is one of the core problems in the United States health system. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, was signed by U.S. President Barack Obama in March 2010. The act’s main goal, the estimated net cost of which was more than a trillion dollars, was to promote universal health coverage and reduce health disparities (NCSL, 2011). However, other sections of the act targeted consumer insurance protections, improved the quality of health care, and promoted the health workforce (NCSL, 2011). The ACA also imposed rules and restrictions on food businesses, for instance, by requiring restaurant chains with 20 or more units “to label menus with calorie information and to provide other information, upon request, such as fat and sodium content” (NCSL, 2011, p. 2). So far, the program was accepted in 31 states, with 19 states not expanding their Medicaid plans, which results in over 3 million people remaining uninsured because their state of residence refused to accept the ACA (Kliff, 2014). Nevertheless, the act had an overall positive influence on the U.S. healthcare coverage and managed to reduce some of the reported disparities. For instance, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS, 2017), the percentage of uninsured adults aged 18– 64 decreased from 20.4% in 2013 to 12.3% as of September 2016. More importantly, though, “During this 3-year period, corresponding increases were seen in both public and private coverage among adults aged 18– 64” (NCHS, 2017, p. 2). The rate of uninsurance in the people with poverty status and those near poverty also decreased substantially, from over 40% in 2010 to 26% and 23% accordingly (NCHS, 2017). Racial and ethnic disparities have also decreased for all backgrounds: the percentage of uninsured Hispanic people fell from over 40% to 24.7%, whereas the number of uninsured black people decreased at a similar pace, from just under 30% in 2010 to 15.1% in 2016 (NCHS, 2017). As a proof of the ACA’s effectiveness, the NCHS (2017) report also shows that the states where the percentage of uninsured is significantly higher than the national average are the ones that did not accept the expansion. Nevertheless, despite such major spending, there are still some principal gaps in the U.S. health coverage and the patients’ quality of care. Methods To study the issue of a weak correlation between the government’s spendings and the quality of care, it is necessary to obtain two type
The impact toughness of a material is the energy needed to sustain crack propagation. The higher the fracture toughness, the more the energy needed for a crack to grow. The impact toughness of a material is affected by test temperatures, state of stress, loading rate, and stress concentrations such as notches and cracks. Introduction The test consists in measuring the energy used to fracture a notched specimen being hit by the pendulum. At rest the pendulum is at a certain height with respect to the specimen, which corresponds to a certain potential energy. When released, the pendulum’s potential energy starts being transformed into kinetic energy. At the moment of the impact between pendulum and specimen, part of this potential energy is used to fracture the specimen. After the impact, the pendulum does not reach the same initial height. Accounting for the energy losses, the difference between final and initial height can be converted into the energy needed to fracture the specimen. Objective To evaluate the impact toughness and to identify the transition temperature range of low-carbon steel, aluminium, and brass. NB: Specimen, apparatus and procedure can be found on lab manual. Results The data collected in the lab is shown in Table 1 and Table 2. Table 1. Specimen dimensions (inches) for one specimen tested at room temperature                 specimen Length          2.00     Height          0.3735   Breadth         0.186    Notch height.   0.0905   Notch breadth.  0.2410    Table 2. Charpy impact toughness value (NM)             0 o C  23 o C  75 o C Aluminium.  5.0    4.5     5.5    Steel.      6.0    14.0    15.5   Brass.      7.0    6.5     6.5     Data analysis The energy absorbed to break the test specimen is known as the notch impact energy and can be calculated from the formula below. Total fracture energy is given by: E total = E fracture + E loss Where:   * E total is the actual energy required to fracture a specimen.   * E fractured is the energy required to fracture the specimen without considering energy losses due to friction and wind.   * E loss is the energy loss due to friction and wind. Figure 2. Schematics of a pendulum E fracture = mg (h 0 – h f ) and E loss = mg (h 0 –h l ) Where:   * m – Mass of the pendulum.   * g – Gravitational mass of acceleration.   * h 0 – initial pendulum height.   * h f – pendulum final height after fracturing the specimen.   * h l – pendulum final height with no specimen. From the data obtained from the experiments, the graphs below can be plotted. Figure 3. Graph of energy in NM versus temperature for the three specimen Figure 4. Graph of energy in NM versus temperature for the three specimen Discussion Compare the Effect of the Temperature on the Impact Toughness of the Metals Aluminum The results show that the impact toughness was 5.0nm at 0℃. Upon increase temperature, the impact toughness reduced up to 4.5nm at 23℃. In further increase in temperature, the impact toughness increased up to 5.5nm at 75℃. In the Aluminum case condition, it is clear that there is a decrease in impact toughness upon an increase in temperature up to a certain point, and that is
Introduction Music affects its listeners through varieties of styles and genres it is represented by. Each of them has its peculiar features and influences the audience in various ways. People differ in their appreciation of this or that dimension of music, but no one would deny their significance in people’s life. The current paper is concerned with the investigation of the two musical genres, namely, reggae music and classical music. We strive to explore the history of the two genres, their peculiar features, and the great names that stand to represent them. At the end of the paper, the relationships between reggae and classical music will be considered with the emphasis made on the similarities between the genres. Reggae Music The term reggae comes from Jamaica (around 1960) where it was used to denote a “ragged” style of dance music rooted in New Orleans rhythm’n’blues. Soon, reggae acquired the lament-like style of chanting where the syncopated beat prevailed. The term implies a particular music style that originated after the development of ska and rocksteady. During the 1960s, the latter were the two main music styles in Jamaica being influenced by the North-American rhythm & blues and the music of Trinland, Calypso. Thus, the origin of reggae goes back to Jamaica. The rich planters in Jamaica formed slave orchestras that entertained the audience during slave holidays like End of Crop Time, Piccaninny Christmas, Recreation Time, and the Grandee Balls (Davis). Rural Jamaica has preserved rhythms, songs, and dances that are purely African. A 1924 study of possible survivals of African songs in Jamaica identifies African-derived work songs and grave songs in Western Jamaica’s Cockpit Country as featuring part singing, antiphonal call-response chanting, and the repetition of single short musical phrases–all of which are characteristic of reggae (Davis). The study mentioned above-collected songs among the Cockpit Maroon tribes that focus on significant figures in African culture like Anansi the spider and Jesta the trickster. Various Afro-Caribbean cults that were common in Jamaica are also African in origin. The ideology of Jamaican descendants of African slaves also contributed to the formation of the reggae style. The institution of slavery formed the ideological basis of it. Burning Spear, one of the most popular reggae groups in Jamaica, has a chant with the following lines: “Do you remember the days of slavery? Do you remember the days of slavery?” (Davis) As far as the problem of defining reggae is concerned Verena Reckord’s investigation of Reggae, Rastafarianism, and Cultural Identity (1997) becomes very important. The author singles out three components of reggae mechanics: “riddim – the polyridimic overlays in the percussive weave – melody, and voice” (Reckord 11). According to her, the music is characterized by “a great deal of emotionalism, spiritual vitality and gnomic function.” (Reckord 11) The rhythm style of reggae is characterized by regular chops
The schools in Australia must commit to illuminating racial harassment by implementing appropriate policies and teaching strategies. According to the NSW DET’s Anti-racism policy statement, all forms of racism must be rejected, including direct, indirect, individual, institutional, or intentional and unintentional racism. Both Racism. No way! and NSW DET Anti-racism policy statement highlights the critical elements of education that assist in combating the problem. The first document defines racism as a result of unjust treatment that can be executed by either individuals or institutions based on social or personal values. Hence, as part of the strategy to eliminate racism at schools and reconsolidate the Australian and Aboriginal citizens, teachers must improve their competence and cultural awareness. Firstly, it is necessary to define what constitutes anti-racism policies in an educational environment. The assistance that the previously discussed anti-racism guides provide to the Aboriginal Education Policy is vast since they describe another aspect of mistreatment that students at schools may experience, which impairs their learning abilities. NSW DET & AECG discusses the aspects of implementing Aboriginal-specific policies in schools. This document supports the previously discussed policies since it acknowledges the lack of adequate strategies that would aid in developing sustainable school policies in New South Wales that lead to unsatisfactory educational outcomes of students. In addition, NSW DET & AECG explicitly states that the incorporation of the Aboriginal Education Policy (AEP) is mandatory for all educational facilities. Hence, this guide highlights the need to dedicate more effort towards improving the understanding of the Aboriginal cultures as part of the racism elimination. The central aspect highlighted in the discussed document is the need to improve the reconsolidation efforts and incorporate Aboriginal perspectives into the process of developing school curriculums, which should improve the general understanding of the Aboriginal cultures. According to NSW DET & AECG , “the successful implementation of this policy should ensure Aboriginal students can participate in learning environments unencumbered by the negative effects of racism”. In addition, this statement suggests teaching the staff about Aboriginals’ perspectives. Reflecting the views of the Aboriginal community, this report suggests that school planning has to consider the issues of racism and strategies for overcoming them to support the learning of the Aboriginal students. Secondly, one must identify the abilities of an educational facility to fulfill these requirements. The NSW DET Anti-racism policy contains five primary aspects of policy designs that all schools must adopt to end racism in any form. For instance, the Department outlines the n