...Forensic Facial Reconstructions Samantha McAnally CRMJ430 April 20, 2013 Abstract This paper will focus mainly on the history and the various techniques that forensic facial reconstruction has to offer. It will also go over some problems or an issue that is process has faced over the years. The Daubert Standard will discuss and how facial reconstruction was allowed as evidence thru this standard. I will go over all the periods of time that facial reconstruction was used. Computerized and Clay reconstruction will be discussed and how they have help investigators solved current and cold case crimes. Forensic Facial Reconstruction Forensic facial reconstruction is the method of restoring the appearance of a person (whose identity is frequently not recognized) from their skeletal remnants through a combination of creativity, forensic science, anthropology, osteology, and anatomy. The situation can also display what an individual would look like as an adult if they were abducted or gone missing as adolescents. In this paper, we will discuss the different approaches that can be used in facial reconstruction from computerized techniques to sketch artist techniques. The fortitude of forensic facial reconstruction is to yield an image from a skull that suggests an adequate resemblance of the thriving individual that the situation will assist in the proof of identity of the skeletal remnants while there are not any additional resources accessible. Finding skeletons used...
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...position at a conservative company, where he was given a chance for an interview. Upon this interview he decided to wear a long cuffed shirt which he usually would not wear as it ended up showing part of his tattoo on his wrist. He didn’t get the job even though he was more than qualified for the position he had applied for, it could be questioned if the tattoos had anything to do with this decision made by the interviewing company (Pyrillis, 2010). Although people have tattoos and body piercings in a workplace their performance while working should matter not their appearance. With that in mind it can be viewed that tattoos and body piercings in a workplace or during a hiring process can make speculations of unfair judgment against potential employees, since it can be argued that the interviewer bases their opinion of the candidate with the tattoos or piercings work off of their appearance versus their work history, performance, and work ethics. Many persons feel as though it is necessary to cover up any tattoos or piercings while in their workplace. One example would be a survey of two thousand twenty people was taken where sixty eight percent of men and seventy two percent of women felt it necessary to cover up their tattoos and/or piercings in the workplace (Pyrillis, 2010). While on the other side of this argument the remaining people felt that their tattoos and/or piercings should be allowed to be shown in the workplace without any negative consequences (Pyrillis...
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...The Judgement of Beauty The judgments of beauty are universally consistent and biologically based, not influenced by culture and individual history. Argue for or against this statement using what you have learned from the course to support your point of view. You may use one or more examples from outside readings to illustrate your points. “Beauty”, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary (2015), is a collection of pleasant qualities, especially those increase the attractiveness of a person or an object. It can be categorized into two different kinds: external beauty and inner beauty (Panek, 2011). External beauty mainly focuses on appearance and body shape (Etcoff, 1999), while inner beauty refers to internal qualities which is considered nice and graceful to others (Perry, 2011). A person described as “beautiful” usually possess a combination of both. While the concept of “inner beauty” is universal, the standard of external beauty is subject to variations (Carla615, 2011), hence would be the main focus of this essay. Some believe that such judgments are universally consistent and based on biological evidence, while others are convinced that culture and one’s individual background may also impact on judgements of beauty. In fact, judgments of beauty are made under a mixed factor of biological intuition, individual history and cultural change. They are not universal across the world. Across centuries, the standard of beauty was always under the influence of culture. Culture...
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...This source descriptively described the well-known explorer, Christopher Columbus. Las Casas to how Columbus was educated as a child and what areas he excelled in. During his childhood, Columbus received an education in the area of reading and writing. Them he started studying mathematics, art such as drawing and painting, and other areas like astronomy, geography, and seamanship. Las Casas wrote in a way that leads the audience to believe that Columbus was a master at his studies and that he could have found a career in many of these areas because of his talent. Not only did Columbus have an excellent education, he had an admired appearance. Las Casas described Columbus physical appearance, personality, and behavior. According to Las Casas,...
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...chromosomes 13 called trisomy 13. Mothers that are diabetic have an increased risk of developing HPE. Other factors include history of miscarriages and bleeding in the first trimester, infection during pregnancy,(herpes, syphilis, rubella and toxoplasmosis), medications during pregnancy(alcohol, aspirin, lithium, thorazine, anticonvulsants, hormones, retinoic acid, and nicotine). The general appearance of children with HPE may have a smaller head, extra fluid on the brain and different degrees of mental disabilities. The facial disability is the flattened nose and the cleft lip and palate. These children also have uncontrolled seizures. There three type of HPE the mildest is Lobar HPE where the brain almost separates into hemispheres in these cases the brain function almost normally. The next type is semilobar HPE this type occurs when the brain is only partially divided. Semilobar HPE occurs when the left and the right frontal and parietal lobes are fused and the inter part of the brain is only partial fused. The worse on and the one my patient has is called Alobar HPE. It is where the brain is one large lobe. There is not any division of the lobes at all. These children only live to the age of four to six months. There is no cure or treatment. Treatment is aimed in keeping the child comfortable. Google Images Uptodate wolters Kluwer facial clefts and holoprosencephaly,...
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...The name of the career filed is hairstyling and reasons of why studying this particular career hair, different styles get my attention, I like to dye my hair and others that I have done. The history of hairstyling goes way back to the Egyptians. Egypt, the first stop, Egyptian hairstyles depended on wealth, age and in social group the individual was circulated in. woman and men had shoulder length hair, or cut short to the nape or clean shaven heads. “However a shaven head was worn by young adults before they become of age, they would leave a small curl in the side of their head, named ’Lock of Youth’, to symbolize their age.’’(The History of Hair, Ancient Civilizations) they have choice. Girls, young girls, wore plaits, ponytails or braids....
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...“SELECTION AND ARRANGEMENT OF ANTERIOR TEETH FOR PREDICTABLE ESTHETICS AND FUNCTION IN COMPLETE DENTURE PROSTHESIS CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. HISTORY 3. FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR DESIRED ESTHETICS FOR CONVENTIONAL COMPLETE DENTURE PROSTHESIS 4. SELECTION OF ANTERIOR TEETH 5. ANTERIOR TOOTH ARRANGEMENT AND PLACEMENT 6. PRINCIPLES OF TEETH ARRANGEMENT FOR ANTERIOR TEETH 7. GUIDELINES FOR TEETH ARRANGEMENT AND PLACEMENT FOR ANTERIOR TEETH 8. EVALUATION OF ESTHETICS 9. CONCLUSION 10. BIBLIOGRAPHY INTRODUCTION Esthetically and functionally acceptable complete dentures should not differ from natural teeth. Therefore, the selection and arrangement of artificial teeth is an important concern in complete denture construction. Several factors have been proposed as aids for artificial tooth selection and arrangement and numerous methods have been devised for evaluation of reliable esthetic factors in determining artificial tooth form and dimensions. Denture esthetics is defined as “the cosmetic effect produced by dental prosthesis which affects the desirable beauty, attractiveness, character and dignity of the individual.” The subject of esthetics, however, has always been a grey area in dentistry. It is not a totally scientific and objective description, nor is it hundred percent an art form. Denture esthetics is a blending or combination of the art form and the science of prosthodontics. As such it is not...
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...The popularity of Juvéderm is skyrocketing – and for good reason. The non-surgical FDA-approved anti-aging treatment can dramatically improve the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles, deep folds, and acne scars with instantaneous, long-lasting results (typically 9-12 months). However, as with most patients considering cosmetic procedures, you likely have your fair share of questions. Below, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul Fondacaro from Dr. Park Avenue in Hoboken, NJ offers a few basic answers. Cosmetic Surgeon Answers Juvéderm FAQs What Is Juvéderm? Juvéderm is a smooth, clear, hydraulic acid-based facial filler designed to replace volume loss caused by aging and sun damage. Strategically placed injections are used to restore facial fullness...
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...When you think of Ancient – or Archaic – Greece, you instantly imagine an immense stretch of land covered with fertile soil producing succulent fruits in green pastures and the growth in developments such as in political standing and power, all while being home to many of the large and well-known architectures scattered throughout the mountainous region. With that being said, it comes to no surprise that many people remember Ancient Greece for its superior strength in art and the genuine beauty created during this time in history. The Greeks were commonly known for their focus on the ideal image of beauty found within the naked body and would convey their beliefs by displaying it in their art. However, their perception of beauty shifted when...
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...pastel on paper, mixed media, and so on. Students here at Georgia Southern University have the opportunity to come to this gallery and see various unique artworks that relate to the state of Georgia, it’s history, nature, and even our school. Erk, by Steve Penley, an oil on canvas piece is an excellent example of this. The portrait brings our most famous football coach Erk Russell, to life as well as all the school pride within the Eagle Nation. One piece of art in particular that caught my attention was Troy Wingard’s, Jamie, which was created in 1998. This piece of art is a very large scale, representational, pastel on paper portrait. The artwork is of a woman with short hair wearing what looks like a white nightgown, laying down in bed as she looks off into the distance. She seems to be deep in thought, strong, serious, and maybe even somber. The picture brings a sense of balance to the woman’s face through the light colors and the lines that the artist used. The chalk pastel medium that was used for this piece creates a smooth texture of the woman’s skin and gives her a soft, delicate and composed appearance. It is apparent that Troy Wingard used various shading techniques to create darkness and light in certain areas of the work, which help to expose all of the woman’s facial features...
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...body modification that goes back 10,000 years and had been practiced all over the world, from Siberia to South America, from the Middle East to Europe, although there is no evidence that the custom traveled from one area to another. The procedure survives only in Africa and among some Amazonian tribes in South America. The practice is seen among women in the Mursi and Surma tribes of Ethiopia. The lower lip is pierced and a peg is inserted, to be replaced with a larger peg as the skin stretches. A plate or labret is inserted when the piercing is large enough. Traditionally, this is done as a young woman prepares to marry, but is now a personal decision rather than an obligation. Skull binding has been practiced at various points in history in widespread parts of the world, with some evidence of Neanderthal skulls that had been shaped around 45,000 BCE in Iraq. The custom of head shaping has been most notable among skulls excavated in Peru, where the practice dates back 9,000 years. The skull can only be shaped during infancy. The bones eventually harden to the point that skull modification would only break the cranial bones. An infant's skull would be wrapped with cloth (sometimes with wooden boards added) to restrict its expansion sideways, causing the head to grow long and tall instead. This practice was usually restricted to the wealthier classes. Reproductions of such skulls can be purchased online. Scarification is a traditional alternative to tattooing in...
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...much more sophisticated and require a “multifaceted production staff for every creative discipline” (Porcino). Graphics, storylines and complexity was researched in minor detail to compare how technology has developed from past, present and future. Creators used the most advanced technology of their time to create a video game for gamers to enjoy. Evolution of Gaming Graphics The evolution of gaming graphics has progressed from the initial creation of gaming consoles, such as Atari and Sega Genesis, to more sophisticated consoles, such as Xbox and PlayStation. Former game generations provided the use of basic colors, shapes and complexity. Present-day game generations provides sprites or characters that display crisp scenes and facial expressions, which lead the gamer to experience an exceptionally realistic gaming atmosphere. Past To understand gaming graphics one must be aware of few terms involving the process. Two dimensional or 2D is a plane of existence moving either vertical or horizontal. Given the limitations on the computer’s processing power, the main character had to be represented as a colored square. Objects and monsters, swords and dragons were all represented by crude pixelated graphics. (McCall, 2012)” For an example, Mario Bros. used two dimensional spirits or characters that were often blocky and exhibited limited movement. (Hampson) The storyline and gaming complexity was very straightforward. The gamer was to read the mission on every screen...
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...Cloutier v. Costco Wholesale Corp. In this case Kimberly Cloutier worked as a cashier for Costco. In March 2001, Costco revised its dress code to prohibit all facial jewelry, aside from earrings. Cloutier was advised to remove facial piercings. Cloutier refused because she is a member of the Church of Body Modification (CBM), which was established in 1999 and has about 1,000 members who participate in such practices as piercing, tattooing, branding, cutting, and body manipulation. Eventually, Cloutier was fired. The district court granted summary judgment on the basis that Costco had offered a reasonable accommodation. But the First Circuit decides to uphold the grant of summary judgment on other grounds. The only accommodation that Cloutier will accept is exemption from the dress code. The First Circuit holds that Costco had no duty to offer a reasonable accommodation because doing so would create an undue hardship. An accommodation constitutes an undue hardship if it would impose more than a de minimis cost on the employer. The undue hardship claimed by Costco is that it has a legitimate interest in presenting a workforce to its customers that is, at least in Costco's eyes, reasonably professional in appearance. Costco has determined that facial piercings, aside from earrings, detract from the "neat, clean and professional image" that it aims to cultivate. Such a business determination is within its discretion. For similar reasons, the Court also upholds the grant of summary...
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...BEAUTY IN THE AGE OF MARKETING Bingqing Yin and Susie Pryor Contact person: Susie Pryor Bingqing Yin Assistant Professor Master’s student School of Business School of Business Washburn University Washburn University 1700 S. W. College 1700 S. W. College Topeka, KS 66621 Topeka, KS 66621 Phone: 785-670-1601 Phone: 785-670-1601 Email: susie.pryor@washburn.edu Email: bingqing.yin@washburn.edu Beauty in the Age of Marketing Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. It is, accordingly, subjective and presumably both socially and culturally influenced. From a marketer’s perspective, this is a less than useful perspective, for beauty sells. A body of research suggests, for example, that physically attractive models used in advertising produce consumer expectations of accountability, dynamism and trustworthiness; therefore, marketers tend to use these models to enhance and strengthen the appeal of their advertisements and products (Atkin and Block 1983; Kamins and Gupta 1994). Physically attractive people are known to be perceived by consumers as friendly, warm, dominant, sociable, outgoing, responsive, and possessing both self-esteem and intelligence (Adams, 1977; Adams & Read, 1983; Berscheid & Walster, 1974; Bloch & Richins, 1992; Cann, Siegfried, & Pearce, 1981; Dion & Dion ,1987; Goldman & Lewis, 1977). Individuals favor and are favorably disposed towards physically attractive people...
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...John Sotos, a cardiologist, says that if Abraham Lincoln had not been assassinated that night in Ford’s Theater, he would have died within a year because of cancer (Siegel). Lincoln had an array of health related complications. A majority of his family had ‘melancholy’, or what is now known as depression. Because of this, his chance to develop depression was greatly amplified, and after a series of tragedies in Lincoln’s life, he had began to show signs of having it. Lincoln also had a very rare disease called multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2b, or MEN2B. This disorder was passed down through genetics from his mother and mostly just affected his physical appearance. However, one of the internal health problems that MEN2B does cause is cancer;...
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