...When I began the WRTG 101 class, I was self-assured that I already possessed the basic skills needed to successfully write essays for my lower level courses. I had already taken a 364-level behavioral science class through the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and did well on the writing assignments included in the course work. Because of my success in those previous writing assignments, I was confident that I would not learn a great deal more from an introductory writing course. However, as I reflect back on my experiences from WRTG 101, I am left humbled by the amount of material I was still able to learn from a beginner’s writing course. Not only did the class hone my writing skills further, I also learned how to effectively use UMUC’s library search tool and I improved my critical...
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...Decide were to apply ACL and in which directions. There for I will place the access list on F0/0 of 2811 the nearest port of 182.64.0.0 R1>enable R1#configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z R1 (config) # access-list 101 deny ip host 182.64.0.0 182.62.0.0 0.0.0.0 R1 (config) # access-list 101 permit ip any any R1 (config) # interface fast Ethernet 0/0 R1 (config-if) # ip access-group 101 in R1 (config - if) # exit R1 (config) # Now I will block host to network R1 (config) # access-list 102 deny ip host 182.64.0.0 182.62.0.0 255.255.255.255 R1 (config) # access-list 102 permit ip any any R1 (config) # interface fast Ethernet 0/0 R1 (config-if) # ip access-group 102 in R1 (config - if) # exit R1 (config) # Block all telnet R1 (config) # access-list 104 deny ip host 182.64.0.0 182.62.0.0 0.0 0.0.0.0 eq23 R1 (config) # access-list 104 deny ip any any eq23 R1 (config) # access-list 104 permit ip any any R1 (config) # interface fast 0/0 R1 (config-if) # ip access-group 104 in R1 (config - if) # exit Block all ftp traffic R1 (config) # access-list 103 deny ip host 182.64.0.0 182.62.0.0 0.0 0.0.0.0 eq23 R1 (config) # access-list 103 deny ip any any eq23 R1 (config) # access-list 103 permit ip any any R1 (config) # interface Ethernet 0/0 R1 (config-if) # ip access-group 103 in R1 (config - if) # exit Reference Cisco. (n.d.). Configuring Commonly Used IP ACLs. Retrieved from http://www...
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...structure. The Burj Dubai, situated in Dubai, will soon be the tallest building in the world, bypassing the previous record holder, the Taipei 101 by almost 290 metres giving it an astonishing 800 metre height. With over 2700 feet, designing and constructing such a vast building has given significant challenges to engineers and designers alike. Since the building can hold up to 35,000 people at once, it is essential that it is strong, comfortable and able to move people up and down it at a steady rate. This essay will explore how the designers and engineers went about solving these issues. One of the key problems the engineers had to overcome was effect of the wind load and how it would affect the building motions due to the extraordinary height of the tower. Wind load is something that must be taken into account for all buildings, but obviously the wind velocity increases the higher you go and since the structure is over 800 metres tall, there is guaranteed to be a large wind force acting on the building. Three different engineering firms: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill who were all working on the project, hired the RWDI (Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.) a wind and environmental engineering firm to conduct wind studies on the Burj Dubai’s design. The RWDI had worked on a number of previous projects such as the Petronas Towers and the Taipei 101 and its facilities included four boundary wind tunnels. Their job was to minimize the effects of the wind load and building motion of the...
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...Adrian Howley Classical Argument Reporting earthquakes are very critical to studying the behavior of tectonic plates. The very first recorded earthquake occurred in the year 1831 B.C. and is currently known today as the 526 Antioch Earthquake. The area affected was Antioch, China (located between the Syria and Turkey regions). Not much is known about how the report was formed. However, this historic report did include information about how the aftershocks lasted for twelve months. Other details from this report indicate that the death toll is around 250,000 to 300,000 casualties. Scientists today can only prove that the earthquake occurred between May 20 and May 29 (date translated from B.C. to Calendar Year). The first instrument to measure the seismic waves of earthquakes was invented by Charles F. Richter at the California Institute of Technology. (Bellis, 2013) He introduced his new instrument called the Richter scale, to the world of science. His invention allows scientists today to study the mechanics behind earthquakes and locate the epicenter to which the natural disaster originated. The largest earthquake recorded by the Richter scale was measured on May 22, 1960 at a magnitude of 9.5. The quake resulted in 1,886 deaths, 2,000,000 homeless, and $1,175,000,000 total in damages. (“The Largest Earthquake”, [PDF file]) If we want to see these large numbers slide down to zero, the impossible will need to be challenged by science. Skyscrapers are buildings consisting...
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...Building the Burj Khalifa: Main: Chronological order 200 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing: air conditioning (temperature), 300 Safety – (getting everyone out) refuge rooms 300 Elevators– mention of transition from steam to motor and latched systems and electrical brakes and coping with load 100 Spire 100 Maintenance - Broadcast and communications floors, Mechanical Floors Conc: How it has progressed engineering and enabled more (buttress structure). Future plans – The kingdom Tower in Saudi (1km into the sky) Building potential: Space elevator, new arising problems, strength of materials, what that would mean and enable if possible. Throughout history, progression and advancement in technology has fundamentally separated us from our evolutionary antecedents, enabling a life of greater comfort, extravagance and an increased ability to procreate and sustain ourselves. This improvement is especially apparent in the world of architecture and civil engineering, where there has been an unremitting ambition to surpass the existing boundaries, particularly with regards to height. The most renowned early example of a structure where height was key are the Pyramids of Giza where elevation was crucial in order to radiate power and divine authority. The tallest pyramid, standing at 146.5m, was built more than 4500 years ago, and remained the tallest manmade structure for the next 3800 years, until the 1300s when Lincoln Cathedral was built topping it by only 13.5m [1][2]...
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...western hemisphere. High building consists of approximately 104 standard floor is 541 meters. This building was opened in November 2014. One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) looks like a pyramid when viewed from the road surface near to the building, as seen in the image of the building. https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com 7. Taipe 101 (509m) This building is located in Taipei, Taiwan. Height of the building is 509 m with the total floors are 101. In many cases, the building is recognized as one of the most advanced skyscrapers in the world. One of the superiorities of this building is having a fiber-optic and internet connection satellite which can reach speeds of 1 gigabyte per second. Besides, the elevator building also was fastest than Burj Khalifa, 63 km/hour means that to reach the 89th floor, it only takes 39 seconds. The building was already used in 2004 has a sophisticated tools that can stabilize the building from the force of earthquakes and hurricanes. http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/ 8. Shanghai World Financial Center (492m) The tower is located in Pudong, Shanghai, China and has a height of 492 m with the floors total 101. The top floor is 474 m and was built in 1997-2008. The most distinctive of this building is the trapezium aperture at the top. Aperture with a diameter of 46 m it functions for reducing the pressure of the wind. And the uniqueness of this building if we observed it looks like a giant corkscrew. http://www.maersk.com/ 9. International...
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...America Rodriguez Marketing Management 309E-01 Professor Aiello December 6, 2014 Keurig Coffee Makers Over the past few years, Keurig’s single-serve coffee pods and machines have been popping up in homes and offices across the country. These fairly new products put a spin on an old staple, and they’ve taken the coffee industry by storm since their introduction to the market. Keurig (derived from the Dutch word for “excellence”) has become a household name in the last few years, but the popular coffee makers were actually developed over two decades ago by a pair of college roommates named Peter Dragone and John Sylvan. The team came up with the concept to solve a common problem. Traditional coffee pots in office kitchens everywhere were left on for several hours at a time each day, resulting in burnt, bitter coffee that often went to waste. Why did it become so popular? The single- serve coffee concept has become popular in this country for several reasons. First, the founders of Keurig took the time to research the market and test the concept. As mentioned, the product was initially thought of to solve a problem that bothered offices everywhere: burnt coffee. Before coming up with the final machine, entrepreneurs spent years experimenting with failed machines and K-cup pods and testing their unique concept with potential investors and companies. Rigorous testing was a big part of why Keurig became so popular. Convenience was also a major factor that helped drive sales for...
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...Tax Incidence and Elasticity of Demand & Supply In Canada and other free societies, the government provides social services in order to protect the freedoms of its citizens and to uphold the well-being of society as a whole. The government funds these services through revenue acquired by taxing three economic bases: income, wealth and consumption. This report will focus on consumption tax, also referred to as sales tax. Three popular commodities that are subject to sales tax in Canada are gasoline, cigarettes and automobiles. Interestingly, both the consumers and the producers of these items may bear some or all of the sales tax burden. How is this possible? By analyzing the elasticity of demand and supply for automobiles, gasoline and cigarettes, the answer becomes clear. To begin, automobiles are a commodity worth investigating in regards to tax incidence. The automobile is an asset that most Canadians will consider investing in, as nearly everyone requires a means of transportation. Like any other product or service sold, where the tax burden on automobiles falls depends on the commodity’s elasticity of supply and demand. The demand on automobiles is quite elastic in regards to price. In general, the automobile industry in Canada bears an elasticity of demand of about -4. This elasticity of demand is a result of the fact that consumers have a choice when it comes to deciding upon a means of transportation. If one does not like the pricing on a particular make or model...
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...Photography Photography * Transforms the passing moment of a three dimensional event into a frozen instant reduced in size on a flat piece of paper. * Transforms a three dimensional composition into two dimensional. Uses of Photography in the Philippines * Portraiture * In the Philippines, the first forms of photos were of the size of calling cards called cartes de visite (4” x 2 ½”) and the tarjeta (3 ½” x 5 ½”) used for mailing as a postcard. * In the 1800’s, photo studios sprouted in Sta. Cruz, Binondo and Quiapo. * Life-size photos are hung in living rooms and became status symbols. * Research and Documentation * Photo journalism became a field which shows a visualized history through photos captured in actual events. * Travel and Tourism * Photos are used widely to promote the beauty of the country like photos of colorful festival celebrations, beautiful tourist spots and night life posted in the net and magazines. * Propaganda * Used as an effective communication tool to promote political messages. * Photos are also incorporated in the campaign materials of the government. * Advertising * Photographs are used to sell products, services and personalities. * Billboards and print ads used photographs more than text to sell. * Artists’ tool and art medium * Augusto Fuster is the first painter who used photographs to composed pictures as paintings. * Photographs are also used by artists...
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...SUCCESS QUOTES Your Ultimate Inspirational Guide By Patric Chan “Enrich Your Mind, Unleash Your Potential. Success Begins Within You.” http://www.esuccessmastery.com * Anthony Robbins * Dale Carnegie * Dr. Stephen Covey * Brian Tracy * Jim Rohn * * Napoleon Hill * Mark Victor Hansen * Robert Kiyosaki * Brought to you by : Noel Hynes http://ebookdirectory.com Congratulations on taking the first step toward achieving success!! Why I wrote and compiled this ebook ... Because I know how you feel. The burning desire for success and the determination you have to achieve it. The rich knowledge and resources provided in this ebook had been read personally by me, and I had benefited from it. I guess, all the featured successful men in the ebook don’t have to be introduced anymore as I’ll assume that you would have heard of them. If you do not know about them yet, just type their name in the search engine and you will find them. I will only recommend authors and coaches whom I know from my personal experience who are successful and inspirational. If you sell the product in which you believe in or you have benefited from personally, you will be a very successful person. I’ll always prefer to promote the products/services that I had used, reviewed, joined or read before. We live in abundance of wealth today. There is no limit to our earnings; we have the capacity to earn extraordinary income if we are determined to achieve it. What is most important is how we deliver our...
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...5 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN THE WORLD | | BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI * It is a skyscraper in Dubai, UAE. * It is the tallest man-made structure in the world, standing at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). 1)At 828 meters (2,716.5 feet) tall, Burj Khalifa is 3 times as tall as Eiffel Tower and twice as tall as the Empire State Building.2. Burj Khalifa holds the world Records on: tallest freestanding structure in the world, highest number of stories in the world, highest occupied floor in the world, highest outdoor observation deck in the world, elevator with longest travel distance in the world, and tallest service elevator in the world.3. It is said that the weight of concrete used to build the skyscraper is equivalent to 100,000 elephants and the steel used to construct the frame is equal to that of 5 Airbus 380 aircrafts.4. The building design takes after the Greek flower, Hymenocallis. The name is translated as Beautiful Membrane in Greek.5. The building was constructed by a South Korean Company called South Korean company, Samsung Engineering and Construction.6. Burj Khalifa was built at a cost of $1.5 billion, It is supplied with about 250,000 gallons of water daily, and its electricity needs can go up to 360,000 100-watt bulbs burning at once.7. During the peak of construction, atleast 12,000 workers worked on the construction site per day.8. The tip of the sphere of Burj Khalifa can be seen from 95 kilometers away.9. The tower was to be called Burj Dubai but this was changed at...
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...Entry 1 (24th September 2012) It's exactly 12:01 am now, and seeing that this is my first entry, I should update a little of myself. I'm currently at Taiwan for a short vacation with my high school friends of about 10years. And they are Lee Sue Ee, Soh Pei Ling, and Chong Yee Wun. We arrived here on Saturday, 22nd September 2012, and so far it has been an hectic journey seeing that we are here on our own for the first time and we did not go through any travel agency. Enough of updating, I just finish my STA assessment and e-mailed it to my group mates to submit later in the morning. I just hope that I did good enough despite my heavy schedule and with little initiative. Oh yes, I am now in my room while the girls are sleeping and the view is just amazingly breath-taking. How fortunate i am that I could do my assignment while looking at this sea view. The sound of the rushing waves eases my mind to relaxation and light music as my background to suit my emotion. The only thing that lack, is a partner to share this spectacular moment. Anyway, I should sleep now. Gotta be up early later for another tour around the north-east Taiwan before heading to the capital city Taipei later in the evening. I will update my entry again later whilst exploring every possibility here. Good Night ! Good afternoon, it was quite a day after waking up restlessly. Breakfast here was amazing, I mean, what more can we ask with such nature phenomenal as our spectacular view. After finishing our...
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...Seven Wonders of 21st Century Architecture You may not be able to name them all, but most people have at least heard of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Here’s a list with links: Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria . Of the seven, only the Pyramid remains, the rest we know of only through historic documents.[1] There have been other “7 Wonders” lists and in 2007, the Swiss government sponsored a project to create a new list, with selections made by popular vote. Over 100 million votes were cast, and the new 7 Wonders were announced as follows: Chichen Itza (the Yucatan, Mexico pyramid), Christ the Redeemer (Brazil’s enormous statue of Jesus), Colosseum (Rome’s arena of Gladiators),Great Wall of China (you can see it from space!),Machu Picchu (ancient city built on an unbelievably high mountain top in Peru),Petra (Jordan’s city cut directly into the side of a stone mountain ),and the Taj Mahal (India’s majestic temple/mausoleum).[2] But my final Cyber Journey of the semester started not as a stroll through history, but as a trip into the future of arts and Architecture with a look at another “7 Wonders” list – The 7 New Wonders of the 21st Century [3], as selected by Architecture, an online review published by the website Quazen. With no further ado, here are the 7: * Millau Viaduct http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct ...
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...Reflective Essay Karen Blanding UMUC REFLECTIVE ESSAY Expanding your writing ability can be difficult and often times frustrating, but when done well can change the opinions of many. In English 101, I learned the first steps to writing an advanced essay. I learned the importance of asking questions. I also learned how important it research author’s backgrounds. Any author with an extensive background on the information covered in your essay can help establish a stronger credibility .Another important element of an essay is the thesis statement. Over the course of the semester, I have written various type of essay and in each essay the thesis is always the most important sentence. I have learned the necessity of combining the most important information out of an article into one sentence; the thesis statement captures the reader’s attention and sets the tone for the rest of the essay. I also learned that there are different types of thesis statements associated with individual essays. This semester, the class focuses on creating the most effective and appropriate styled thesis statement for each essay. As a whole, I feel that my ability to form thesis statements has gotten stronger, yet I still struggle a bit with pulling them together. I can pull specific points out of an article and recognize commonalities’ with other articles. English 101 have made it easier for me to formulate a well thought out thesis statement and essay. I just spend too much time over thinking...
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...WRTG 101 Final Project: Reflective Essay Introduction: Now that you are nearing the completion of WRTG 101, you have reached a time when it can be useful to you to reflect and evaluate your learning experience. In a fast-paced course such as this one, you have worked hard and quickly to complete your assignments according to the instructions given to you. Now is the opportunity for you to consider the experiences you had had in writing throughout this course and how those experiences might be useful to you in future courses. This assignment asks you to reflect and consider the work you have done, how successfully you feel you have completed it, and how the skills and strategies you have learned in completing this work may help you in your future studies. Since this assignment is reflective and self-evaluating, using “I, me, my” should be acceptable as you write this essay. The Assignment: This assignment calls for you to write an essay of 800-1000 words, double spaced. The essay should have the following academic essay elements: 1) a clear introduction, body, and conclusion 2) a clearly identifiable thesis statement in the introduction 3) evidence based upon your recollections and any material from the course (whether from the texts, the online resources, the course modules, the feedback to drafts, or the conference topics) that you might find relevant to mention in your discussion Length: 800-1000 words Possible approaches for the reflective essay...
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