Essays on Lightning

Pygmalion is one of the most famous plays created by Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The play is named after a character of Greek mythology, which, according to the legend, fell in love with the statue he created with his own hands. The name symbolically reflects the plot and the main argument of the play with some difference. The events described in the text take place in England at the beginning of the XX century. Henry Higgins, professor of phonetics, once meets a poor flower girl, Eliza, who sells flowers on the street. Her manners and speech are far ...

Executive Summary

Apple Inc.’s marvel iPhone has been dominating the smartphones market for a long time. Every time, people behind iPhone strive to make it better in appearance as well as technology. This phone will be focused to appeal a wide range of consumers from different age groups. It is built to cater the needs of all kind of customers be it from a businessman, a student or a retired person. It has all to offer. Apple Inc. has faced some criticism while launching iPhone 6 as it was not up to what people were expecting it to be. To ...

It is evident, and all would agree, that the house should be strong, durable, built quickly and at a relatively inexpensive cost. In most cases, disputes begin on the choice of building materials. Which would be stronger, thermal insulated, warmer – wood, brick, concrete, or polymer-based materials? Which of them are considered environmentally friendly and which are not? Until recently, metal, steel in particular was not part of the discussion on the material for the construction of the frame of an individual house. However, the development of energy-efficient technology, the translucent structures based on steel beams are built today even ...

Introduction

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

The view that Blitzkrieg technique could be used successful during wars

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

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

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

The air near the surface will usually become warmer throughout the day. This is one of the main reasons why it is unstable. Then at night, the air that is close to the surface will begin to cool. This is going to form a temperature inversion or a stable atmosphere.2. Inversions aloft are sometimes called “capping inversions” or “lids”. Why?

This is because it is like putting a lid on the atmosphere.

3. You are flying at 4,000 feet AGL over a city during the day. There are no clouds present. As you descend to land at a nearby airport, you notice that, although visibility was very good at 4, ...

Introduction

Radical extremism is a sought after media subject today. However, the real picture is always missing. The entire world focusses only one type of radical extremism. The world chooses to forget that there is yet another type which is far more dangerous. The callous campaign of the Crusaders in the Eleventh Century destroyed the peace in the Middle East and is responsible for all the animosity towards the West from this region. Yet, European scholars at the time did not document the massacres or acts of cannibalism by the Crusading armies. Similarly, while the Western media is busy covering ...

Introduction to Meteorology

Introduction to Meteorology

General Overview of Weather-related Accidents For every accident investigation attributed to a weather-related factor, NTSB was able to attach a subject modifier to the individual weather condition. This is because a single accident may be linked to several weather phenomena hence resulting in a citation of several subject modifiers for a single accident. For the purpose of this paper, several subject modifiers were amalgamated into one weather phenomenon for example under the category of wind; the paper includes reports whereby the NTSB was more specific on dust whirlwind, sudden wind shift, high wind, and crosswind as ...

Introduction

It is customary for the non-native speakers to substitute the correct pronunciation of the words with their versions of vowels and consonants. There are patterns of pronunciation of words in every language and it is believed that the non-native speakers utilize their habitual pronunciation of the new language. These patterns in language may persist at different levels. Some of the non-native speakers tend to learn new language faster, the others retain the traces of native language in their patterns of pronunciation through the years. This may root in different factors, such as the duration of practice in new language, ...

ABSTRACT

Pilot uniforms, particularly in the commercial airline industry, conveys professionalism, competence, and experience. However, historically, uniforms started as a component of safety in aviation, which relied not just in their protective functions but as well in their capability to protect combat pilots from the natural elements of extreme heat and cold, particularly during the era of open cockpits. Protective flight clothing has evolved significantly through decades and even centuries. The sophisticated development in protected flight clothing, however, failed to influence adaption in the civil air transport industry. Using grounded theory through archival literature analysis, the Capstone Project revealed advantages ...

Benjamin Franklin role in U.S history

Benjamin Franklin was one of the greatest founding fathers of United States. He had different attributes ranging from author, printer, political theorist, diplomat, scientist, and inventor. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson referred to him as a great philosopher and the greatest man of his age. As a scientist, he played a significant role in the invention of physics and educated Americans on electricity from his theories. In addition, many of his inventions including lightning rod, bifocal glasses, Franklin stove and clock helped in transforming Americans life. Before Franklin lightning rod invention most grown up men would hide under beds ...

The video discusses the relationship between the electric potential and the potential difference between two elements. The video explains the circumstances in which air, which is normally viewed as a potential insulator, could act as a conductor when subjected to extreme potential differences which leads to the breakdown of ions in their molecules which in turn help them to conduct electricity. This is the major explanation as to why there is lightning during storms. The video explains the relationship between the electric fields and electric potentials to make an explanation of how insulators can be suddenly changed into becoming ...

Individual Characteristics

Usain Bolt Usain Bolt is the one who personified the famous lightning pose. Bolt is a record holder for the shortest time ran for both the 100- and 200-meter sprint. One of the key characteristics of Bolt is the aggressiveness that ignites every time he runs. “I live for big champions, that’s where I come alive” (Bolt 6), says Bolt. In a normal race, Bolt would give everything he has. For him, it is not about the competition but about giving his very best all the time. During his childhood, Bolt developed a strong affection towards sport. He ...

The Name of Instructor

The Name of the Institution Short Story Scenario Using Two (2) Different Genres to Write the Same Story Comedy Genre Beginning with a Complication Story Starter Scenario “Shut up!” she said while gritting her teeth together and kicking him hard on the leg beneath the table. “Ouch! What?! I didn’t say anything!” he charged as he attempted to soothe his leg by rubbing it gently with his hand. “You might as well have! Look at how you’re looking at her cleavage and hyperventilating like a mad man!” Sharon said to him scowling and trying to lower her ...

ABSTRACT

Safety in aviation relied historically not just in the protective features of the airplane itself but as well in the capability of flight clothing to protect pilots from the natural elements of extreme heat and cold, particularly during the era of open cockpits. Protective flight clothing has evolved significantly through decades and even centuries. The sophisticated development in protected flight clothing, however, failed to influence adaption in the civil air transport industry. Using grounded theory and archival literature analysis, the Capstone Project revealed advantages and disadvantages of protective flight clothing, its evolution through history primarily from the British military ...

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When Dylan Thomas wrote his famous villanelle, “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night,” in 1952, the poet’s father was on his death bed. Philip K. Jason argues that poets often choose the villanelle form as it allows them to have the “simple delicacy of touch in handling a variety of themes” (136). It has been said that the poem was “written during his father’s illness” (“Dylan Thomas” par. 26). The poem appears to be a desperate attempt at convincing his father to do all that he can to fight against the ...

Each and every period of the history has its own significant features that may define even the whole era. For example, the Medieval Ages are significant in terms of their religious strictness of rules and norms of behavior. Also, it is well-known for the wars and murders, committed on the religious ground. The 20ies of the XX century are famous for their absolutely different from the previous time period fashion, for their freedom and of course, for the mafia. As we may notice, it does not matter whether it is the era, the century, the decade or even one ...

The background to this Greek poem, The Iliad of Homer, is the war between the Trojans and the Achaians. The Greek warriors sieged a city on the shores of Turkey, and were opposed by the Trojans. The main purpose of this war was to rescue Helen of Troy (Sparta). This poem could be an imaginary expression of events, yet it could also be the historical recordings of a real war. There is, however, the dispute of the date of the poem and the date of the war that makes it invalid as an eyewitness record. Even so, the beauty ...

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<<Name>> <<Professor Name>> <<Course Title>> <<Date>> Part A+: Positive Description of Wal-Mart A trip to Wal-Mart really opened my eyes to the pleasures of shopping. I saw rows and rows of cars fill up the huge parking lot. Cars of all types and hues could be seen – from sedans to coupes to SUVs. It is literally a sea of cars that fills the landscape. Incoming cars are filled with giggly, happy children and parents, awaiting the exhilarating shopping experience. Cars rushing out ...

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<<Name>> <<Professor Name>> <<Course Title>> <<Date>> Part A+: Positive Description of Wal-Mart A trip to Wal-Mart really opened my eyes to the pleasures of shopping. I saw rows and rows of cars fill up the huge parking lot. Cars of all types and hues could be seen – from sedans to coupes to SUVs. It is literally a sea of cars that fills the landscape. Incoming cars are filled with giggly, happy children and parents, awaiting the exhilarating shopping experience. Cars rushing out ...

English

The award winning film Twelve Years a Slave, directed by Steve McQueen narrates the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black violin player from Saratoga Springs, New York who was kidnapped and sold to slavery, his struggle for survival and his efforts to retain his dignity. Northup is kidnapped from Washington and since he was not carrying his Free Paper is declared to be a fugitive slave called Platt from Georgia. He is sold to plantation owner William Ford in New Orleans, a kind and generous man who impressed with his suggestion of cost cutting measures gives him ...

Introduction

“There’s much stronger evidence connecting human activity to changes in temperature, melting glaciers and ocean warming,” are the words of Gerald Meehl who holds the position of a senior scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Research. Meehl in addition to being a scientist is also a major contributor to the report that was published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and according to the report; human activity is primary cause for warming of the earth’s climate. The 2007, the report linked human activity to the change in global temperatures with 90 percent certainty, a ...

The main idea of the article “Creating the Myth” is that, while there have been thousands and thousands of stories written over the course of human history, they all come from a very small number of universal stories. Whether these are “search” stories are “hero” stories, the vast majority of stories come down to one of the various types of myths. The author goes through the various stages of the myth and describes how some of our most famed stories fit the pattern. For example, the author draws heavily from the Star Wars cycle, and the Odyssey of Homer, to ...

Rear Window is one of the greatest work of Alfred Hitchcock and an excellent part of his experimental period. It has a very challenging concept - the audience watches almost the entire movie from the main character's rear window and that technique made Hitchcock's Rear Window a legend. The movie is focused on viewer's reaction to tension and suspense. It is persuasive, because the director puts the audience into main character's shoes.

Jeff has broken his leg and is forced to stay home for more than 7 weeks already. He has nothing to do, so he starts to be Peeping ...

Nike’s Lightning strikes!

Lightning is a line of sports shoes for children. Exclusively designed for the little growing up feet.

Background:

The World Health Organization recommends intense play and activity for children. They recommend in the least 60 minutes of Moderate to Vigorous physical activity daily and also mention that more of it will lead to additional health benefits. They also recommend that the exercises must be aerobic and bone loading aimed to increase the muscle tone. This recommendation is specific to children in the age group of 5 – 17 years.

Increasing body weight has been an area of serious concern globally and ...

Introduction

I found the article by Gretel Ehrlich very captivating and informative. The writer has used subjective and figurative description in her work in a very superb way. The objective description in the “Struck by Lightning” narration by the writer is used in very subtle terms to describe scenarios in a very factual way without touching on Gretel Ehrlich feelings, opinions or perspectives.

The “Struck by Lightning” story describes the persona, the writer, and experience after being struck by lightning. The narrative structure of Gretel Ehrlich is not fully defined as it covers a small scope of events compared to how ...

Part I

Does the addition of fertilizer increase crop production? Farmers are very interested in the amount of fertilizer used versus how much yield a crop can give. Fertilizer costs money and determining the amount of fertilizer that will maximize production is very important. My hypothesis is that the addition of fertilizer will increase crop yield.

I predict with the addition of more fertilizer, the production of corn will increase. The dependent variable is tons of corn produced in an acre field. The independent variable is the addition of fertilizer to the field. There will be experimental plots (each with differing levels ...

Q.1 The condensation occurs due to change in temperature that causes the air to lose the ability to hold water vapor. Resultantly, the water liquefies, and appears as moisture around the bottle or cane filled with some sort of liquid. In July, the area of Tucson experiences difference in air temperature and the warmth dies out as air rises to higher altitudes with the passage of time, so the gaseous form of water takes the shape of liquid because the atmosphere lacks the power to hold the water vapor. Q.2 The air that is present at ...

What is a Human Being? What Am I?

There are facts of humanity that can be seen with our eyes, by using body scanners, and by using microscopes. We are complex. We are orderly, and if you break us down to our separate molecular weights, one can even break us down into how many different atoms we are a collection of. The molecular geneticist’s point of view is even more fascinating, and explains just how complex and ordered human life is. Through coding of DNA, it becomes clear that each individual human being is, in fact, very extraordinarily unique. The question “What is a human being,” suggests that ...

“The Romantic ballet was a nineteenth century phenomenon to the dance world” (Baker 3). This style appeared after the French Revolution with the help of new middle class. People wanted to escape and experience all existence art forms. The combination of these wishes made themes of exotic lands, man versus nature and supernatural extremely popular in Romantic ballet. This style made female dancers the focal point of performances. Experts divided style into two groups: "The Classic Romantic Ballets" and “The Lesser Known Romantic Ballets”. One of the main plot of last category was women’s emancipation. Romantic ballet also was ...

Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) belongs to the prominent American thinkers and public figures. In him were combined a great scientist-encyclopaedist, a brilliant propagandist of the Enlightenment ideas and active leader of the bourgeois revolution. By decision of the World Peace Council, the 250th anniversary of the birth of Franklin was celebrated all over the world. Scientific and public activity of Franklin is inextricably linked with the war of Independence in 1775 - 1783 years. The largest volume and most famous works of Franklin is "Autobiography» (The Life of Benjamin Franklin written by Himself). It was started by Franklin in 1771 ...

The paper has outlined Hannibal's tactical manner of combating its enemy the Romans during the second Punic War (Gabriel, 2008). Punic war was one of its kinds. Enmity and grudges Hannibal and Scipio were the main reasons for antagonism between the two rivals. Hannibal was the commander of the Carthagena while Scipion headed the Romans military. Hannibal was an exemplary military commander and regarded as the most intelligent in history of the Carthaginian military. “Barca” was a title earned by the Carthaginian troop and general which meant lightning (Gabriel, 2008). Scipion as well was an outstanding military commander with robust ...

Power quality- Defined as set of electrical boundaries that allow a component to operate in its specified manner without loss of life expectancy and performance. The conclusion of god or bad power depends on the end user/ equipment. Power quality problems are caused by power frequency disturbances, electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge.

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- Frequency disturbances- Voltage sags or total power loss as the result of lightning/ contact with trees. Motors get asymmetrical- Caused by starting on large loads, therefore, current starts at a high level and flattens off over two to eight seconds. For example in starting a 50-hp induction motor at ...

1.0 INTRODUCTION The importance of environmental concerns on the 21st century primarily lies on the lingering effects of climate change caused by unhealthy industrial practices. Aviation, in particular, is a heavily industrial field known for its various potential environmental effects, especially as its facilities emit greenhouse gasses. Therefore, unsustainably operated airports pose open risks to the environment, as their extensively industrialized nature cause air and water pollution to their immediate surroundings. Adverse environmental consequences arising from the operation of airports may become irreparable for the long term without the application of proper sustainability measures. Sustainability measures enable harmonious ...

Indeed, Mixtec writing can be considered to have had an impressive history that spans to more than 2000 years. During this long duration, it has managed to express numerous aspects and concerns in regard to social reality in which it has been produced. Bringing us to the Mixtec-Aztec interaction, Mark B. King shows us how various characters and pictorials forms of writing represents complete ideas and words instead of sounds and syllables in poems and metaphors. The structure and meaning of the Mixtec codical symbolism have been examined and expounded in his article. According to King, the focus on ...

Metallica can be considered as one of the greatest speed metal bands ever and its development has been much talked about over the decades. Probably the album that defined their status as the kings of speed metal was ‘Ride the Lightning’ which was released exactly thirty years ago in 1984. The eight songs have all become classics in their own rights and treat several themes, such as the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt (Creeping Death), electrocution in an electric chair (Ride the Lightning) and a horror story by H P Lovecraft, that master of brooding and terrible tales ( ...

The article “Fashion, Luxury and Design: Store Brand Management and Global Cities Identity” examines how fashion and design companies influence immaterial consumption and brand enhancement policy, management of events and the points of sale. The research focuses on such successful companies known worldwide as Gucci, Artemide, Kartell, and Hermes. Elisa Arrigo investigates how these brands create the identity of global cities which have become capitals of fashion where the most luxurious stores are located and which host the most exiting fashion events. The top cities where the best designers and fashion houses compete to be located include New York, ...

Introduction

Most of the people go the cinema really often. They drive theirs cars to the desired movie theatres, maybe stand in the line to get tickets, head to the bar, and then finally find themselves in comfortable seats, waiting to be immersed by another story. Yet, I bet few of them know of numerous detailed and complex patterns which lie behind that immersion – and who exactly executes them. Essentially, these patterns sprout from the director’s vision of the film, production designer’s creative contribution to it, and are supported by the work of the art director. These elements ...

Educational Institution

You know him, right? Blond, tall and handsome Scandinavian guy. Dressed in armor with a red cape, has the ability to fly? No, not Superman, get your facts straight! Alright, he has a mighty companion, a hammer called Mjolnir, with the help of which he can summon lightning. Yes, correct, his name is Thor. He is a God of Thunder, son of Odin, the Father of all Gods, himself. Brought to public by Marvel comics in far 1962, he was popularized today by such movies like “Thor”, Thor: The Dark World”, and of course “The Avengers”. But I am sure that some people ...

The Native Americans that can be found in North America have their myths explaining how they were created and the reason as to why they occupy certain regions in America. Moreover, these myths are seen to be very different from each other and have different concepts and ideologies. The reason as to why there is no unified body associated with the mythologies is due to the different tribal groups that make up the Native Americans (Birrell, 1993). The tribes have their own creation stories in relation to how the world came into being, the appearance of people, and the ...

The lightning rod functions by providing a path of least resistance to ground. This path conducts excessive current that is generated in the event of a lightning. The lightning rod is part of the lightning protection system components. The rod connects to a thick piece of copper wire which is attached to a conductive underground grid. According to the lighting diversion theory by Franklin, the lightning rod offers protection to structures by providing a path of least resistance to the earth. When a lightning strikes there is a sudden discharge which is drawn to the lightning rod since it’s the highest point on the building ...

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, first published in 1818, has come to have a profound effect on literature, on science and on popular culture. Shelley’s story of an over-ambitious scientist who dreams of discovering the secret of creating life and does so, but with disastrous and fatal consequences is, we might say, well-known, but little-read. Zwinkler (24) writes with wry amusement about an informal survey he conducted among his own sophomores: most of them knew the novel from hearsay and thought that ‘Frankenstein’ was the name of the monster! The students’ visual image of the monster was based on Boris ...

The Shirt – Shelly Niro

The Shirt by Shelly Niro is a great example of work, in which we see how all its elements work together to create the right impression. Such productive element as a sound design works here to allow us to immerse ourselves in the culture of the Native Americans. Thus, the music used in the film is as important as settings, costumes and acting. Sound design in The Shirt is meant to support the message of the film. It does not work separately from other elements, but is used to help in telling the story and creating the images in the ...

Project Title/ Home Automation System/

B. Eng Electronics Engineering Southampton Solent University B. Eng (Hons) Electronic Engineering

Project Title: Home Automation Systems

The automation plays a vital role in saving human effect and providing accuracy in its operation. Automation can be done in many ways; it’s a real challenge to choose a most suitable system for a particular application. The Raspberry Pi and Z wave technology used in the home automation system helps to save energy, time and ensures security of the home. - Detail Specifications In this project we are going to use raspberry pi board, Z- wave card, Z- wave appliance plugs/switches/thermostat/sensor/remote control and mobile application. ...

While driving through a thunderstorm, a person will experience many different senses pertaining to sight, touch, smell, sound and taste. In terms of sight, a person would be able to see frequent bursts of bright light caused by the bolts of lightning striking down from the clouds. One would also see dark clouds in which rain and sometimes even pieces of hail that can fall heavily on them. One would also see large puddles forming in the road from the down pouring of the rain. Another sight might also be leaves or other debris blowing around in the wind. In terms ...

Dear Executives of Marvel Comics,

I feel immensely pleased in writing to you as Marvel has been one of the best publishers of comic books and continue to entertain its readers from the time it came into existence, which was in 1939. Since the beginning of your company, you have delivered great entertainment to the people through excellence and strong commitment to your work. Your company has undoubtedly given us some of the most gripping superhero stories which have kept the readers amused and wanting for more, every time they read it. The introduction of new teen superheroes and the existing list of many ...

When on January 17, 1706 in Boston in the family of a poor soap-boiler fifteenth child was born no one could imagine that this boy would not only glorify the dynasty of Franklins, but also the entire country, that he would become a world-renowned scholar and one of the founders of the new nation – the United States of America. The boy`s name was Benjamin. His life story is an example for any young person entering the life and seeking to make one's way in life. An active politician, diplomat, writer, educator, scientist, and inventor About this remarkable man many ...

The movie Los olvidados (“Forgotten”) was chosen because it reveals significant issues of adolescent building up, relations between them and adults. The movie is rather difficult to watch because it reveals a feeling of sympathy to some characters. Moreover, when watching such movies, one realizes that problems between adolescents and adults remain the same. The peculiarity of the movie is that from the very beginning the reasons for such behavior are obvious: poverty. Mexico is not one of the richest cities in the world. Hence, there are many poor districts, where teenagers try to earn money, sometimes, illegally. One ...

Essay

Introduction Air transport is considered to be one of the most weather-dependent industries. To ensure the normal operation the most complete, detailed information about the current and expected weather conditions is required. Meteorological conditions have a vital influence not only on the economic performance of the vehicles, but as well on traffic safety, on which numerous lives and health of passengers depend every single day. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) weather conditions have been officially recognized as the cause of 6 to 20% of accidents for the last 25 years, and that is not taking into ...

There are three stages of thunderstorm formation. The first stage is towering cumulus stage. This is also referred to as the growth stage. At this stage, there is the rise of warm moisture which then cools and condenses to form cumulus cloud. In the process of condensing, there is the warming of air. It is important to note that, during condensation, there is warming of air that surrounds the cloud. With this, there is the instability that gets formed and this makes the cloud to continue forming and rising vertically. When this is taking place, updrafts help ice and ...

Introduction

The aim of the following assignment is to research into the crisis situation, which called forth the need of creating the report on the functioning of Aqua, a fine-dining boutique restaurant in Malibu, California, and form the body of the report, which is going to be submitted to the agent at Exit Reality. The purpose of the report is to get to know whether performance of the restaurant complies with the LA County restaurant grading ordinance, which provides for the ways food should be handled, stored and prepared. Despite the fact that Thomas is highly interested in Report’s stating ...

Article 1: “Lost in Arizona Fire, an Elite Crew That Rushed In”

In the article entitled “Lost in Arizona Fire, an Elite Crew That Rushed In” written by Santos (2013) and published online in The New York Times on July 1, 2013, the author presented relevant information regarding the wilderness fire that ensued in Yarnell Hill in the mountains of Arizona. The firefighters who were deployed on the scene were known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots, which was reported to be part of the Prescott Fire Department. Apparently, the fire allegedly started from a lightning that struck on June 28, Friday, and caused a fire to spark due to intense dry and extremely ...

“Each day, more than nine people are killed and 1,060 more are injured in crashes that involve a distracted driver” (cdc.gov). However, driving and talking on the cell phone tends to be habitual among drivers, who, for various reasons, chose to do more than just driving, when in front of their car’s steering wheel. Although many might claim that it is easy and safe to both drive and talk on the cell phone, especially when using hands-free devices that allow the driver’s hands to be on the steering wheel, driving and talking on the cell phone at ...

Introduction

An organization’s network system is a critical asset that needs maximum security. Network system security involves both physical and logical security. For a company, it ensures security of its network system they have to invest heavily in security. The rate at which automation is done in the business sector is extremely rapid. It, therefore, calls for intense network system security to ensure that the individual’s business and financial information are secured. The most significant information in a pharmacy business is the information concerning the customers, financial information such as billing data and the employee’s information (Rittinghouse, 2009). The information, ...

Introduction

One of the revolutionary inventions in electrical engineering field was Tesla coil. Nikola Tesla invented Tesla coil in 1891. Tesla coil is primarily used to produce high voltage and high frequency alternating current electricity. Tesla coils are capable of producing high voltages better than artificial means of producing the same. “It takes the output from a 120vAC to a several kilovolt transformer and driver circuit and steps it up to an extremely high voltage. Voltages can get to be well above 1,000,000 volts and are discharged in the form of electrical arcs” (UCSC). Very popular in early part of ...

Literature

Introduction Application of visual effects during a stage play can add a considerable amount of realism to the whole play. There are a large number of visual effects that are used for theatrical plays. But, imagination and creativity are two vital elements in implementing these effects. Besides this, lighting effects are the common ones that are widely used to create a hover of visual realism. The other common visual effects are physical effects and pyrotechnics. In pyrotechnics, much care is taken to ensure safety over the stage, and it is mainly used in rock concerts.

During medieval times, visual effects were looked ...

Customer Relationship Management issues

Customer relationship management (CRM) is an initiative employed by business enterprises in order to establish an interaction between current and future customers. CRM has helped many corporate industries to strengthen their relationships with their customers hence, positively, influence the image of the business. In addition, employment of CRM by a company creates a strong customer base and thus the company’s returns are expected to increase as a result of increased demand by customers. Moreover, CRM can also be viewed as a strategic technique employed in order to achieve company’s goals and objectives. However, CRM is not only a strategy in the large corporate ...

Benjamin Franklin, in many ways, represented the essential American character that the newly founded nation was to acquire over the succeeding centuries. From the epoch-making years of the American War of Independence marked by an all-pervading sense of great destiny that awaited us, emerged great personalities like George Washington, the astute general and irresistible leader of men, Thomas Jefferson, a man of over-riding principles and grand concepts, John Quincy Adams, sagacious strategist and many others who together gave voice to the collective aspirations of the thirteen colonies who threw off the yoke of British domination. If they were all building ...

In the poem “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night,” Dylan Thomas voices a rejection of easy acceptance of death. He argues that no matter what type of person is facing death, each person should fight against it, even though obviously death is inevitable for everybody. Thomas urges the reader to resist death, to fight against it until the end. Thomas uses the formal structure of the poem, a villanelle, to reinforce his message in each stanza. In the final stanza, Thomas makes the poem more personal with an appeal to his father to become passionate enough about living to ...

World Changing Accomplishments

Introduction As the world grows and matures, it is evident that a lot of discoveries have been made and most of them have had a great impact on mankind. Most of the accomplishments have been brought about as a result of science and in most cases it is clear that science has been able to change the human way of life both negatively and positively. Discovery of things such as atomic bombs has made some people develop certain claims like science is harmful to human life thus forgetting all the good discoveries that it has also brought. In this case we ...

Grease is a 1971 musical that attempts to recreate the 1950s take on teenage love, friendship, teenage rebellion, and sexual awakening. Last November 8, 2012, Irvine Valley College presented its own version of the musical, ensuring that the scenes and language were appropriate for all levels of viewers. Irvine Valley College's Grease effectively reached out to varied audiences and with the help of colorful costumes and minimum stage design, lighting and special effects, acting, and vocal prowess of the student actors, the play transcended back to a time when drive-ins, gang wars, leather jackets, poodle skirts, cashmere sweaters, and rolled-up shirts ...