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Taking a shot of a well known art piece may seem a task simple enough to carry out. However, in order to capture the beauty and uniqueness of the original artwork, as well as incorporate a range of innuendoes concerning the artist, the era that the art was created in, etc., very specific and high quality equipment is required. More to the point, the default settings must be altered slightly in order to stress the unique features of the art in question. Speaking of the Hasselblad camera lens, one must also give credit to the developers for updating the lens line of the specified camera model; according to the existing description, the camera has a 4.8/24mm HDC lens (“HDC 4.8/24mm” para. 1). To display the specifics of Dali’s and Picasso’s paintings fully and give the audience a clear concept of what the key features of the great artists’ styles are, a Hasselblad H5D with a standard lens will suffice, yet it is crucial to make sure that the surface is completely even (e.g., a cement floor) and that no vibrations occur in the process (Judovitz and Duchamp 127). As far as the settings of the camera lens are concerned, it will be required to set the HASSELBLAD camera on the highest resolution possible (according to the information provided by the company producing the device, the properties of the camera allow for setting it at 6000 x 4000 or higher (file size: 72mb or more). The company assures that the HDC lens concept allows for capturing the image impeccably and prevents from having any possible issues with stray light, light reduction, etc. Consequently, the color balance had to be maintained throughout the shooting process, which was achieved with the help of a strobe. Moreover, the quality of the lens provided by Hasselblad is suited perfectly for taking pictures of artworks in specific conditions, such as during an exhibition: “Thanks to the T* anti-refection coating and internal stray light reduction treatments, these lenses produce unbeatable image contrast and color saturation” (“Lenses” para. 3). Thus, very clear and accurate shots of the works by Picasso, Dega and Remington can be taken with the help of the camera in question. As far as the lighting is concerned, it is crucial that every single element of the artwork should be lit fully. With high end art, such as the pictures by Dega, Picasso and Remington, it is essential that the color saturation of the photo should emphasize the characteristic features of the pictures; the slightest
General description and development of wikis A website within which the users are allowed to undertake content modification by either deleting or adding some details is termed as a wiki. The modification of the website is usually carried out through web browsers by utilizing simplified rich-text editor or the markup language. The wiki software is used to power the wikis. In most of the cases, wikis are developed by numerous users collaboratively. Examples of wikis are such as corporate intranets, community websites, knowledge management scheme, as well as note-taking. Wikis can serve numerous diverse purposes. Some wikis allow the control of various functions (access levels); for instance, rights editing may permit removal, addition, or changing of material. Others allow access without imposing any access control 1 . Other regulations may be enforced to undertake content organization. The premier wiki software was developed by Ward Cunningham. This wiki software was referred by the name WikiWikiWeb. Cunningham originally defined it as the most simplified online database, which could practically work. Basically, “wiki” is a term derived from the Hawaiian language, which is literally translated as “quick” or simply “fast” in the English language. Ward Cunningham began formulating the WikiWikiWeb in 1994 within Portland, Oregon. After the WikiWikiWeb was developed, it was installed on the c2.com internet domain on the 25 th of March 1995. The name of this premier wiki was borrowed from that of the buses, which ply within the Honolulu International Airport’s terminals, which are known by the name “Wiki- Wiki Shuttle”. In accordance with Cunningham, wiki-wiki was the ideal choice of name, which made him not to name the website as the ‘quick-web’. Cunningham got the inspiration to develop the website partly from Apple’s HyperCard. Apple developed a unique system, which enables its users to make virtual “card stacks” which had supportive links within different cards. Moreover, Cunningham made use of the ideas of Vannevar Bush thereby permitting users to either post comments on other users’ text or change the text details. Within the initial years of the 2000s, wikis were adopted in big margins as enterprising collaborative software. The most basic applications of wikis were such as intranets, documentation, as well as, intranets, principally for the technical users only. As at present, wikis is the only single collaborative software, which is available in a good
Introduction The role of science is becoming more prominent in the current legal proceedings in Australia and many other countries across the world. According to Moriarty (48), there are various cases where criminals have been let free due to lack of evidence in court. This scholar says that it is challenging to prove charges against an individual, especially when the plaintiff is the only witness against the defendant. Courts of law are always bound by the law they interpret, and by ethics to prove beyond any reasonable doubt that the defendant committed a crime, and therefore, is guilty as charged. Because of this, there are instances where criminals have walked into freedom despite having committed crimes they are charged for in the courts. These unfortunate states of affairs have affected many victims of such crimes as they consider that there is no justice in the courts. For this reason, efforts have been made to ensure that such cases are eliminated. Technology has come out as a perfect solution in fixing such problems by using CCTV camera footage. This technological invention has become very common in the current courts as it is considered to give expert witness in cases where there is insufficient witness against the accused (Fabri 34). This research will focus on the use of technology, especially the use of CCTV camera footage in courts of law as an expert witness against accused persons. The relevance of technology in courts of law According to Cerrillo (24), the world is rapidly changing due to changes taking place in the field of technology. Emerging technologies have redefined various approaches to undertaking various social issues in society. The legal proceedings have not been spared either with these changes brought about by the emerging technologies. The need to give justice to those seeking it has driven various players in this field to look for ways of proving that an accused is either guilty or innocent of the charges. The solution has come with the invention of the CCTV cameras (Reiling 71). When they were first introduced, this technology was a preserve for large companies and wealthy individuals who used it as a way of boosting their security. However, this technology has become very common in homes and business premises due to its reduced prices. Courts are now accepting CCTV camera footage as part of the evidence against a crime that is presented before it. There are a number of cases where courts have fully relied on CCTV camera footage to make judgments (Arrigo 78). The discussion below gives a series of cases where decisions were made based on the CCTV camera footage presented before the courts. Case Studies Where Technology was used in Courts Case Study 1 Mr. Miller, a 55-year-old man who owned a dance costume business in the city of Bristol, was concerned that a particular trespasser was tossing several plastic bags containing excrement of a dog into his compound. Mr. Miller reported the matter to the police but they could not act, stating that there was
Specific Aims Today, marijuana is one of the most widespread drugs that are used in recreational issues and illegally. Even though many people consider it to be harmless, marijuana may cause significant changes in a person’s brain, leading to memory loss, decreased speed of thinking, and other neurocognitive alterations. In the recent study, Sagie, Eliasi, Livneh, Bart, and Monovich (2013) discovered that cannabinoids have an adverse impact on both short- and long-term memory. While the former is reversible and can be enhanced in the course of treatment, the latter is regarded as permanent as it cannot be restored. The authors state that their findings are consistent with the previous research, yet there are many issues that remain unexplored, which is primarily ass
The job of an effective teacher is ongoing. S/He is always looking for new and innovative ways to make the classroom more exciting and welcoming. They “must provide appropriate assessments that give valuable and timely feedback to students” (Rieg and Helterbran n. p.). Teachers are held to a high standard and are expected to perform at and above that level of standard at all times. Thus, the field of teaching shows to be more than just mini-vacations and summers off. Before teachers are allowed into a classroom, they are required to meet both federal and state mandates as it relates to the field of education. To pursue teaching as a career, an individual should be familiar with the requirements, basic job description, salary, and optional career moves. A career as a teacher requires one to have a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, s/he must complete “an approved teacher education program” or alternative certification program (U. S. Department of Labor 1; sec. 3). Furthermore, they are required to take and pass a certification exam related to their desired content areas and grade levels. Then, once an individual has met all of the required (parts), they are ready to be employed. A teacher searching for employment is expected to know what is required of them in the classroom. The basic job description of a teacher is to facilitate the learning process of each student in a safe, caring, and positively stimulating environment. Teachers are expected to be knowledgeable about the subject(s) they teach (U. S. Department of Labor 1). They should be organized and have effective communication skills (Rieg and Helterbran n. p.). Daily, teachers are counted on to influence lives, positively in the academic arena while observing and sometimes overseeing that the needs of the student outside a classroom are also being met. Ultimately, they “play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years” (U. S. Department of Labor 1; sec. 2). Teachers are expected and required to perform these various duties for somewhat challenging pay. A teacher’s average salary is considered to be above wage. The starting salary ranges from $30,000 to $34,000 (U. S. Department of Labor 1; sec. 7). However, the more years of experience a teacher has, their pay will increase. The increase in pay for a classroom teacher can be as high as $75,190 to $80,970 annually. Also, teachers do have the potential to make an even more increased salary. Their salaries can increase based on the career moves they choose to make. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of education and the career of teaching at the “elementary, middle, and secondary … [levels are] “expected to grow by 13 percent
Introduction Dorchester, Inc has is one of the most successful electronic firms in the United States. The firm has plans to expand its operations to markets outside the United States through acquisition of successful firms in the targeted markets. This strategy may need heavy capital investment, but it is one of the best strategies of entering foreign markets. According to Eun and Resnick (2015), when planning to expand, the choice of the country selected matters a lot. The chosen country must have the capacity to sustain operations of the firm in terms of the purchasing power and population. The country must also be strategically located as to allow the firm to expand easily to the neighboring countries when the need arises. In this paper, the researcher seeks to identify three consumer electronics companies in three different countries which can be acquired by Dorchester as it seeks to globalize its operations. Economic Assessment of the Country Chosen The consumer electronics market has become very competitive due to the emergence of numerous firms offering similar products. Hubbard (2013) says that the relevance of electronic products to the well being of people in the modern society has made many firms to give this market segment a special focus. Dorchester Inc will, therefore, face some form of competition in any market that it chooses to enter. In this section, the researcher will conduct an economic assessment of the three host countries of the three companies selected. The first company that this firm should consider acquiring is the Chinese-based Techno Mobiles. This Chinese firm has made successful entry into many markets in Africa and parts of Asia. The firm was chosen because of the attractiveness of China as a market that has huge potential. According to Cook (2016), China is home to about 1.3 billion people, making it the most populous country in the world. It is also the second largest economy after the United States. Most of its citizens are in the middle class, which means that they have the capacity to purchase products that will be presented to them as long as the products meet their expectation. Although it may be financially challenging to acquire this firm due to its impressive growth both within China and in other external markets, it offers the best opportunity for Dorchester Inc to achieve success in this region. Successful entry into Chinese market will also make it easier to enter the Indian market which has the second highest population in the world. The second company that Dorchester should target is Epcos AG, a leading German electronics manufacturer. Europe is another target market that this American company should focus on, and the best way of doing this is to make a successful entry into Europe’s leading economy. Germany has experienced
Today, organizations tend to merge, as it is one of the effective tools to encourage financial growth and development of the company to ensure its competitive edge. In this paper, the concepts of a merger will be analyzed in the context of the healthcare industry. Defining financial drivers triggering the merger, assessing financial performance during the post-merger stage, and underlining the significance of various factors affecting the financial planning process are the critical goals of this essay. In the end, it will be essential to forecast the financial stability of the healthcare industry within the next five years. Financial Drivers Causing Organizations to Merge To establish grounds for discussion, it is vital to understand the potential triggers of the merger. As it was indicated earlier, mergers and takeovers are often viewed as growth strategies, since disregarding challenges, they could be considered as one of the easiest ways to maximize profits (Cutler & Morton, 2013). This matter is directly related to the fact that hospitals with well-developed value propositions tend to have higher market shares (Cutler & Morton, 2013). Subsequently, these factors increase the retention of patients while generating profits from high admission rates. Thus, another aspect that may trigger a merger is the unstable economic performance of the company. Today, due to the constant changes in legislation, cyclic nature of the economy, and rapidly intensifying rivalry, it is reasonable for the organizations to merge to avoid bankruptcy and ensure their survival (Cutler & Morton, 2013). Apart from the ability of the merger to maximize profits by enhancing the competitive edge, it could be discovered as a financial instrument to reduce production costs and optimize the overall process. Nowadays, the functioning of the healthcare industry is highly linked to the advancement of the technological sector, and this fact makes innovation and development of the critical attributes of a successful healthcare organization. In this case, the merger allows companies to share risks and costs by coordinating care, developing collaborations with medical specialists, and investing more resources in R&D and other mergers (Cutler & Morton, 2013). Overall, as a result of consolidation, hospitals can develop a unique value proposition that enhances the quality of provided services while ensuring their positions in the competitive healthcare market, and these factors have a direct impact on its financial stability. Evaluation of Financial Performance During Post-Merger Stage When assessing the outcomes of the merger of two organizations and their effect on financial performance, financial analysts tend to rely on various indicators. In this case, a diverse range of financial ratios such as ROI and ROA can be utilized to evaluate the overall performance of the company, but taking advantage of the EBITDA margin is more rational. When calculating the v
Introduction The visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization was a great addition to the themes learned in class. The observed artifacts demonstrate the peculiarities of life and culture of the Egyptian people. Many contain a fascinating story that opens the door to Egyptian history and civilization formation. This paper examines one of the artifacts – boats and ships – and their role in Ancient Egyptian society. Artifact Description Fig.1: personal photo Fig.2: personal photo I took these photos in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (Fig.1). The first image illustrates an artifact called “Ships and Boat.” The observer can see a large wooden ship in the middle and four small boats around. The boats are clearly driven by slaves who row the oars under the guidance of their leaders. Obviously, each boat has its own purpose since it can be seen that the crew is busy with various activities. In addition, the configuration and painting of the boats also differ. The central ship, meanwhile, is much more beautiful and more decorated. Based on the description of the artifact, it could probably be The Royal Bark of Amenhotep II of the 18 th Dynasty (Fig. 2). Artifact’s Relation to Ancient Egyptian History and Society First of all, as mentioned above, the artifact is most likely related to the 18 th Dynasty, thus, dating back to 1400 BC, the era of the New Kingdom (1549 – 1069 BC) (Ikram 98). As we remember from classroom readings, Amenhotep II was the New Kingdom’ seventh pharaoh and was known for his athletic achievements. Being the son and successor of Thutmose III, he also continued his father’s expansionary policy (Ikram 99). As we know, ships played an important role in military affairs, helping to expand the kingdom’s territory. Thus, the boat model is part of the accessories for the tomb of the pharaoh. In general, such importance was attributed to boats and ships due to their massive role in the development of Ancient Egypt. They helped transport trade goods and building materials for the unique Egyptian architecture (Ikram 12). Considering the central place of the Nile in the geopolitical structure of the country, boats and ships, as an artifact, demonstrate an integral part of the culture of ancient Egypt. The artifact also recalls the very first discussions when we talked about the role of the Nile in the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Literally, as the cradle of society, the Nile laid the foundation not only for the trade, economic and agri
Introduction There is a great number of professional fields where specialists are supposed to work with other people and provide them with support. Working with people, it is extremely important to be able to take into consideration specificities related to the field and other things that may be important for particular clients. Speaking about communication skills, it is necessary to pay increased attention to the profession of pharmacist. In order to work with their clients in an effective way, they have to possess a wide range of personal qualities and communication skills. It is common knowledge that the ability to provide the clients with the help is regarded as their primary task. Nevertheless, pharmacists may also need to consult the client’s relatives or cooperate with other healthcare specialists. Considering specific situations that occur during the work, there is a great number of communication skills that may be required. Analysis To begin with, there are many opinions on certain communication skills that may be regarded as the most important for those who work as pharmacists. Reflecting on the role of good communication skills for pharmacists, many authors agree that it cannot be overestimated. There is no doubt that proper communication helps to improve the state of health of clients and provide them with moral support. Speaking about the particular communication skills that are essential for the specialist, it is important to remember about the pharmacist’s ability to concentrate on the specific needs of the client. 1(p 14) In this case, the clients should believe that they are the center of attention. To continue, another skill that has to be paid attention to is the specialist’s ability to motivate the client to comply with the instructions provided by other health specialists. This goal may be achieved with the help of different means. For example, a pharmacist may attract the attention of the customer to the consequences of drug abuse and misuse. At the same time, the specialist should make the statement using proper words and intonation patterns. The word choice and the use of intonation are important because any skilled specialist related to healthcare and medicine should sound polite during the conversation with people who need help. Considering the importance of words and their meanings that may sometimes be understood unclearly, it is necessary for any pharmacist to be pro
The USA entered the war in 1917; before that, it remained neutral. President W. Wilson, concerned about its possible adverse consequences for the United States in dragging out hostilities, tried to appear as a mediator between the warring countries. His peacekeeping efforts were unsuccessful, mainly because both sides did not lose hope of winning the decisive battle. The United States is believed to have entered the war after sinking the American liner Lusitania by a German submarine in 1915. However, other important factors influenced the United States to enter World War I in 1917. Political factors include Wilson’s desire to get a seat in the post-war negotiations to promote his idea of ​​the League of Nations. Without the war, these ideas would not have been heard by the countries of Europe. It is assumed that the US desire to become a “world power” also became the reason for entering the war (Stevenson 23). Having entered in 1917, the United States possessed enormous power and strength and had every chance of implementing its plans. Analyzing the economic factors of entering the war, the situation that developed in Atlanta can be noted when the United States took its side. The United States began to provide loans to its allies at a reasonably high-interest rate. Such a move will give the country a chance to generate income in the future and have some influence over the debtor countries in the present. Thus, having entered the First World War shortly before the end, the United States of America became the world leader in all