...The UFO phenomenon has become one of the most controversial and culturally embedded supernatural beliefs to emerge in the Western world during the later half of the twentieth century. Reports of strange flying objects in the sky have been recorded from the dawn of human history. The earliest UFO sightings can be found in 4th century Chinese texts, claiming that a "moon boat" hovered above China every 12 years. Other enthusiasts cite the Book of Ezekiel, in which an inquisitive ship dropped from the sky and landed in Chaldea, modern-day Kuwait. A flourish of sightings occurred near Rome in 218 B.C. and again in Germany in 1561. During World War II, Allied pilots coined the term foo fighters for the bizarre orbs of light that flew alongside their planes during combat (Stephey, 2009). Although sightings have been reported for centuries, it was the sighting by American Pilot Kenneth Arnold in 1947 that sparked the current public interest in the UFO phenomenon. Days later, the foundations of today’s UFO beliefs were perpetuated by a report that the U.S. Army had recovered alien bodies and a crashed “flying disk” in Roswell, New Mexico. The press originally reported the recovered material was from a UFO, however higher military authority quickly dismissed this report. The United States Air Force (USAF) claims the downed aircraft was a top-secret weather balloon designed to spy on Soviet forces. This retraction from the USAF caused people to question the events that took place in...
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...ISSN: 0730-5748 JOURNAL OF UFO STUDIES New Series, Vol. 6 1995/1996 CONTENTS ARTICLES Editorial ..................... ......................... ............................................................ Stuart Appelle Psychotherapy for the UFO Abduction Experience ..... ..... .......... ........ David A. Gotlib The Abduction Experience: A Critical Evaluation of Theory and Evidence ............... .. .............................. ........... ............ ...... ............... ........................ Stuart Appelle Anomalous Images on Videotape from Space Shuttle Flight STS-48: Examination of the Ice-Particle Explanation ................... ............. ......... Jack Kasher The University of Colorado UFO Project: The "Scientific Study of UFOs" ... .......................................................... ....... .......... Michael D. Swords A Reference Guide for the Condon Report ..... .. ... ............... ......................... Willy Smith Donald E. Keyhoe and the Pentagon: The Rise of Interest in the UFO Phenomenon and What the Government Really Knew .............. ................... ........ .......... .. .... ... ........... ....... ..... Michael D. Swords Fewer Sightings in the National Press: A Content Analysis of UFO News Coverage in The New York Times, 1947-1995 .......... ................ John C. Hickman, E. Dale McConkey II, and Matthew A. Barrett COMMENTS AND RESPONSES Robert R. Young, John S. Carpenter ...... ............... ... ......... .......
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...Ufos and People Almost every civilization in history that has kept a written history has recorded the sightings of strange objects and lights in the skies. These objects have been described as glowing wheels, colored balls of light, and disk shaped objects. Today unexplained aerial phenomena are generally referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFO's) or flying saucers. The effects of extra terrestrial sightings can have an adverse effect on people if influenced the wrong way. No solid proof has shown that UFO's are real, but many sightings cannot be proven otherwise. The media, stories, or one's own experience may often influence what one believes. The government once stated that they had captured extra terrestrials. (60 minutes, CBS) On the contrary, most scientists now agree that almost all sightings and stories of extra terrestrials are not authentic. The United States government has records of thousands of UFO sightings since 1948, including photos of alleged UFOs and interviews with people who claim to have seen them. Since UFOs were considered a potential security risk, the report on these sightings was originally classified as secret. (Craig, 917) When the report was later declassified it showed that 90 percent of all UFO sightings could be easily explained. Most of the sightings turned out to be celestial objects, such as stars or bright planets like Venus, or atmospheric events such as auroras or meteors falling through the atmosphere. Many other sightings turned...
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...Evaluating Evidence for the Existence of UFOs Name Institution In the “Perspectives on Evaluating Evidence for the Existence of UFOs”, Edward Condon and Royston Paynter have divergent and convergent views about whether or not UFOs exist. Condon's general contention is that we don't have adequate proof to demonstrate UFO's existence. He firmly believes they don't exist. He expresses that individual perspective focuses or sightings don't bolster a genuine general view that UFO's do exist. He likewise contends that teachings of UFOs are decimating students. The author's principle point is that we have not concentrated on UFOs enough to know whether they exist or not on the grounds that the legislature overlooks the UFOs that are not known. The author clarifies that we could say that UFO' do exist due to numerous sightings by several individuals from various societies around the globe. Paynter's fundamental point is that if we don't have genuine physical proof of a UFO or aliens, then they don't exist. He additionally expresses that if individuals’ claim that they were stole by aliens, then they require genuine evidence proves or supports their argument. For example, uncommon DNA or characteristics, or anything that demonstrates they are from aliens. He additionally expresses that more research should be done on UFOs. Paynter’s argument to some extent holds water since he says that the law of physics will not be violated it were to be said that the aliens visited the...
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...Name: KARTIK KHURANA, ZACHE ECKERT Broad Topic: PROJECT BLUE BEAM Draft Title: __________________________________________________________ (may change) __________________________________________________________ Major Paper Outline INTRODUCTION Hook: Have you ever wondered what those flying disks were in the sky passing by? What if I told you that they are not aliens? What would you think they could be?? Supporting Arguments (Brief): 1. There have been many people who said they think they have seen a projection of a 3D holographic image in the sky. 2. A list of things have been in the sky, some of the examples are Christ’s image, Flying disks and floating buildings 3. Majority of the folks think that they can project a message, symbol or a 3D image directly onto a cloud or water vapour Thesis: I believe that the Government is planning on using this project blue beam to subject us to artificially created Earthquakes and a gigantic Space shows to name a few. The Project Blue beam has four different steps in order to implement the new age religion with antichrist at its head. BODY PARAGRAPH #1 Topic/Transition Sentence: As a matter of fact the floating city has been actually seen by many people in China. 3 Main Pieces of Evidence/Proof from a Variety of Sources (with citations): a) The floating city after a mirage in the shape of a dark skyscrapers made the world especially the people in China puzzled about this mysterious appearance...
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...Blue painted ceiling and wasps Kasia Nalbandian American Intercontinental University 3/24/2010 Abstract In this week individual project options are very interesting but unfortunately I have to choose only one option, and I choose the second experiment which is painting the porch ceiling sky blue can keep off wasps or other insects from building their nest or no?, I’m going to talk about my hypothesis and my outcome for the controlled experiment. Blue Painted Ceiling and Wasps Sky blue color paint will helps from keeping away the nests or any wasps and insects. Few years ago South Carolina country use sky blue color which is called (Haint Blue) for their porch ceiling believing sky blue color extend for light and fool the wasps or insects from making their nest, usually insects or wasp don’t build their nest under the sky it’s not a safe place for it, according to (Howard,2014, para 1). Hypothesis My hypothesis is that of course insects won’t make their nest under the sky and they think that it’s not a safe place for their nest, according my research about wasps I find out why beekeepers where white colors, the white color will keep wasps and bees off from you (Ecker, 2013, para 6). Prediction and outcome After my research I predict that the sky blue (Haint Blue) color helps human to keep wasps away from their houses, an as I said in my pervious paragraph that wasps don’t make nests under the sky it’s not...
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...The Blue Sky Software Consulting Firm Willie L. Byrd Webster University Prof. James Chester Management 6000 Concept Background The consultant, OD Mr. Willie Byrd, met with the client contact, Jim Willis CEO of the Blue Sky Software Consulting Firm, on Dec. 17, 2014 regarding examination of the management issues facing Blue Sky Software. Also in attendance at that meeting were the three division VPs who, together with Jim, comprised the Search Committee. During the meeting, Jim described Blue's current challenges, which included leadership changes, motivation/innovation, development of a strategic plan and its value, regional design, need for attention to strategic planning, finances, staffing and public relations – and possibly more areas, but Mr. Willis was not sure which yet. OD Mr. Byrd described how an overall systematic approach to organizational development would be the most effective approach to addressing Blue's major problems. He added that, during times of major change, it often is best to include some Board and leadership development in the project to help leaders understand and guide the change throughout the organization. OD Mr. Byrd added that the organizational development activities would best be conducted in the overall context of short-term, internally strategic planning, including the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan. After some discussion, participants agreed that a systematic approach to overall organizational development...
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...Introduction At first thought, logic seemed nothing more than common sense. An initial assumption of logic was that it is something used by everyone, to validate the truth of something. After learning more about logic, there is a more in-depth understanding. Originally, logic was thought to be common sense; a practical judgment and understanding of the matter at hand. The sky is blue. That seems logical because we see the sky is blue. That is a logically true statement that can be validated with the truth. The statement “ the sky is blue “ is common sense, and no-one would debate the color of the sky. So, to me, a comparison between logic and common sense went hand in hand. Logic...
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...Final Blue Sky Management and Leadership Question 1 In the past, Blue Sky leadership led from an autocratic leadership style. An autocratic leadership is similar to a dictatorship where only one person has the authority over the followers or workers. The autocratic leader decisions are to be taken as the final authority and should never be questioned. This leader plans out all of the companies agenda and demands that subordinates work according to their rules. The former CEO but still remained the Board Chairman, Max Blue, believed that meeting was not necessary therefore planning was considered a wasted of time. None of his employees seem to question his authority. This leadership style led to very passive employees at Blue Sky because they were unable to make decision caused them to lack passion about their jobs. Although the past CEO leadership style was autocratic, there were several different leadership styles among the various departments. The structure of the organization was divided in to the CEO, VP of the division, director of marketing, CFO, and the regional directors, who were consider upper management level. With the regional directors being younger and being with the Blue Sky for relatively a short period of time, they were more aggressive wanting to expand different product lines and clientele. However, the younger regional directors were presented with many challenges from the older managers that were mainly in vice presidents roles. These managers wanted...
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...Version 1.2 The Blue Sky Software Consulting Firm Case for Management and Leadership Program Assessment The Blue Sky is a fifteen-year old software-consulting firm. It was founded by Max Blue, who was until last year its CEO and Chairman of the Board. Blue has stepped down from the CEO role, but remains Board Chairman. The new CEO is Jim Willis, who joined the company as VP for the HR software division five years ago. Before coming to Blue Sky Willis was an executive with a major accounting/consulting firm. Blue Sky is divided into three divisions: Machine Tool Software—This division develops machine tool software used in the auto industry. Some of the software is utilized by the major manufacturing companies, but mostly they serve suppliers of parts and components. HR Software- This division has developed Human Resource Management software to be used in the retail industry. Their major client has been the Best Dollar Retail Chain, which sells upscale style, but affordable clothes for teenagers. They have retail locations in most parts of the country, except for the mid Atlantic and New England states. Most of their stores are in medium to small cities. Heath Payment Software- This division has developed software for state governments to help manage their Medicaid provider payment systems. They provide this software for 15 states scattered across the country. Each division is headed by a Vice President: Machine Tool—Michael James- was one of...
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...this business has a direct link to Eco-friendly or as they say going green or other colors that remind you of earth or protecting the environment I wanted to use colors that where close to that theme as you see with the greens, yellows, and blues. As for the first font I chose a well of handwritten font but digital where it looks homemade and I used the color yellow which is a color in my research that catch’s attention also keep the weight of the font regular keeps it simple an easy to read. The headings I wanted to use a bolder font which catch’s your attention and can clearly be read using earth color green to complement the website. The next following fonts are considered to be more web-safe fonts which means can be easily read and understood by many operating systems. Keeping the text and text links as the norm of 12 PT allows the customer to easily read the website. The Font set can also be using during the finalization of the website to help bring the hole project together as this font family works together. Font Set # 2 Title Font – Brush Script Mt 30 Pt –Sky Blue Headings Font – Impact 24PT – Black & Green Subheadings – Century Gothic 18 Pt – moss green Text fonts – Myriad Pro 12 Pt – Black Text links – Verdana 12 Pt – Blue underline Rationale: This font set which was also created like the pervious font set by reopening the wireframe that was created in the previous weeks and finding what works well together. For the first font as it is the title I decided...
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...Identity Flag Paragraph My ethnicity doesn’t reflect who I am as a unique sentient being. For the main theme of this flag, I wanted to represent myself as a cherry blossom tree in a naturalistic environment. My decision of picking the cherry tree as the foreground was to emphasize my potential of creating beauty from my mind. Along with that, the tree symbolizes a strong foundation of roots with continuous growing branches of new information and progress. Also, I have a miniature pencil stuck onto the flag towards the right of the tree. Usually I use a pen for drawings to have a more precise stagnant surface of the tip, but instead, I used a small pencil. I wanted to use a pencil in this project to show that I’m always making mistakes. With...
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...Interactive Designs Assignment 2 Rationale of Design This project like earlier stated in the proposal is a worldwide campaign on deforestation and water pollution. With that in mind, much consideration must be given to the screen design and user interface. The screen design and user interface has to be very clear, straight to the point and easy to navigate. The navigation has to be precise while the screen design has to come alive with the simple icons and background activity. The background will have a gradient of the blue color, which will be enhanced to create a glossy/ glass look and will have some little faded birds and butterflies animation to bring the project to life. The main colors that will be used in this project will be Blue (sky), Black and white. These colors will bring the project a crisp clear look. Other minor colors include Red, Green, and Purple. These colors will mostly be used to either show the difference between icons/buttons in the screen design or interface. The content of the project have to be brought to life and also have to be one way or another related to the topic/purpose of the project. Some of the contents that might be used will include, leaves, birds, butterflies, trees, water etc. In the project proposal, it was an idea put on paper but this next step will ensure that the idea is represented visually and the message is straight forth and clear. The whole idea of putting the idea on paper into a computer based visual display...
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...the case at the time. Einstein’s equations and theory of general relativity have helped us to come to an understanding that our universe exists within a curved space-time. What evidence currently exists to substantiate these claims? Earliest Discoveries The earliest evidence for the curvature of space-time lies in light from stars being bent about gravitationally dense objects. In 1922, during a solar eclipse in Western Australia, it was realized that the light from stars in the same general area of the sky as the Sun are visible during the day, and example is shown in fig. 1a. If light from these stars is affected by the curvature of space-time due to the Sun's mass, then this would be measurable as a deflection (or a change in location) of the star's position on the sky. The stars closer to the position of the Sun in the sky would suffer a larger deflection; in general the deflection would be proportion to the stars distance from the Sun's location on the sky [4]. This is due to a prediction of general relativity which predicts that spherical masses can distort space-time, shown in fig. 1b, similar to how a bowling ball can warp the surface of a trampoline. Since that time astrophysicists have learned to use this effect on a much larger scale, called gravitational lensing which can be seen in fig. 2, below. Fig. 1a. Image taken of solar eclipse, stars can be seen in the background whose light has been bent around the sun before...
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...Third Pass Value CHAPTER 7 PART 2 5 The Time Value of Money 6 Valuing Bonds 7 Valuing Stocks 7.1 Stocks and Stock Markets 7.2 Market Values, Book Values, and Liquidation Values 7.3 Valuing Common Stocks 7.4 Simplifying the Dividend Discount Model 7.5 Growth Stocks and Income Stocks 7.6 There Are No Free Lunches on Bay Street 7.7 Market Anomalies and Behavioural Finance 7.8 Summary 8 Net Present Value and Other Investment Criteria 9 Using Discounted Cash Flow Analysis to Make Investment Decisions 10 Project Analysis Valuing Stocks LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you should be able to: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 Interpret stock trading information found on financial Web sites. Calculate the present value of a stock given forecasts of future dividends and future stock price. Use stock valuation formulas to infer the expected rate of return on a common stock. Interpret price-earnings ratios. Explain what professionals mean when they say that “there are no free lunches on Bay Street.” bre0089X_ch07_219-261.indd 219 31/01/12 11:32 AM Third Pass At the Toronto Stock Exchange and many other stock exchanges, all of the stock trading is done electronically, using computers. © James Leynse/Corbis. A corporation can raise cash to fund its investments by borrowing or by selling new shares of common stock to investors. If it borrows, it has a fixed obligation to repay the lender. If it issues shares, there is no fixed obligation, but the new...
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