...The world of nature is colourful and bright and human ingenuity cannot hope to match it. Right from the sky above to the sea below, nature abounds in the richness of colour. The human eye and the human mind respond to this world of colour and identify themselves with it. When a person is cheerful and bright we refer to him as a 'colourful personality', similarly the different colours are used to indicate human moods and attitudes: blue is associated with depression, white is likened with serenity, green with jealousy and red with rage. Colour is also used to relieve tension. Psychologists have investigated the effect of colour on the working ability of workers and have come to the conclusion that certain colours are more conducive to Positive thinking than others. The power of colours cannot be denied, more so, as it is the soul instance of life on earth. Although sight and the human brain has helped in identifying colours and their delights, it's interesting to note what colours mean to us in totality. The power of colours and their meanings has been enlisted below. RED: More than half the globe loves this colour. We sure agree. Red is the second-most favorite colour on earth. Be it the Ferrari red or a svelte red dress, red is an intense colour, and defines many emotions and moods. The most important being, the colour of love, passion, seduction, and desire. It also defines enthusiasm, power, and heat. This colour also represents anger, violence, and aggression. Red...
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...Missing (Bead Color and Name) 1 Yellow – Bees 2 Blue - Humans 3 Red – Flowers 4 White - Lichen POST LAB QUESTIONS 1. Explain how the ecosystem was affected by the missing species for each round of the demonstration. a. Round 1 = without bees, trees and plants could not be pollinated; humans would no longer have honey or enjoy the fruit the sweet taste of fruit due to lack of pollination. b. Round 2 = without humans, perhaps there would be a reverse effect. The ecosystem would perhaps be in better shape if humans were not in the equation since they are the ones who have the biggest impact. c. Round 3 = without flowers, bees would go without part of their food source d. Round 4 = without lichens, plants and trees would suffer because there would not be the necessary nutrients present in the soil around them. 2. Provide one action we as humans engage in that leads to the extinction of each of these components. Action affecting Lichens = Lichens depends on air and water for nutrients which is affected by things such as air travel and exhaust fumes. Action affecting Trees = People cutting down trees is one main way that leads to extinction. Action affecting Flowers = People are clearing off land in order to plant crops and trees Action affecting Bees = There is intensive farming being done and as a result eliminate food that bees pollinate from. 3. Provide three specific actions that humans can take to minimize our impact on the ecosystem and ensure...
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...What is color? Who defines it? Where does it come from? As described in Sensation and Perception by E. Bruce Goldstein, “Color is one of the most obvious and pervasive qualities in our environment.” (Goldstein, pg. 202) We interact with color on a daily basis. It is what makes up the earth we live. As the days go by, there isn’t a day we don’t encounter color to some extent. We even choose our favorites! We use color to describe the way we feel such as being blue, or green with feeling peaceful, the list goes on. We visualize and feel them. Colors server specific functions in our daily lives. Understanding that color perception plays major roles in the lives of human beings, discovering the effects it has on gender gives us deeper reasoning to appreciate its importance. Previous research on vision and perception have dissected the impact of color perception in men versus women. “‘Vision’ is the most important sense as about 80% information which we get through all the senses, is visual. This visual information becomes even more meaningful and informative when these are colorful. In fact colors not only provide the objective information about the world, it impinges on our psyche, attitude and feelings.” (Khouw, 2010) Understanding this gives us more insight on the importance of appreciating the value color simply adds. Color perception or vision is the ability of the eyes to discriminate between the light rays of different wavelengths. Our visual system distinguishes color...
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...Isles is an example of a Lithosere succession, in that it began as bare rock from glacial retreat. The plant succession started with the pioneer species which were algae and bacteria. Both began to broke down rock surface through weathering. Then lichens and mosses began growing in the area which helps with water retention and provides a base for soil. The next stage of primary succession is herbs/grasses/flowering plants/ferns. These add nutrients and organic matter to the ground which provided soil. Next, shrubs invaded and colonised the area. Shrubs dominate and shade out the sere below them. Small trees such as birch and willow were the following sere which invaded and colonised the area. They produced humus from leaf fall which provided nutrients for the soil through nutrient recycling and encouraged new growth of the sere. The last sere is the larger trees which are oak and ash which dominate the area and shade out smaller trees. This sere is the climax community in that it is stable and no further succession happens after. The climax community is the deciduous woodland biome we know today. The main characteristics include the location in which they are found, which is in temperate maritime climate such as the UK with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The average temperature in the British Isles is 10oC which is the optimum temperature for a temperate deciduous woodland and rainfall is between 30 and 60 inches. Deciduous trees are physically adapted...
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...A human tooth is made of 4 main components Enamel, Dentin, Cementum, and Pulp, along with other components being the Nerves and Blood Vessels, Root, and Gums. The Enamel is the outermost layer of the tooth, and also the hardest substance. The average color of the enamel ranges from a light yellow to a grayish white. Over time the natural shade of the enamel is discolored due to exposure to substances such as coffee, wine, and tobacco, which stain the layer. Dentin, on the other hand, is the substance found in between the enamel and pulp. Dentin also protects the pulp. It is naturally yellow in color, which explains why the tooth appears to have a yellow shade; because of the translucency of the enamel. Also, when exposed to different temperatures, the sensitivity of tooth may cause pain to indicate that the protection of the pulp is being breached. In addition, the pulp of the tooth is a sensitive tissue where nerves and blood vessels pass through. The pulp also supplies nutrients and moisture to its surrounding areas. Lastly, the cementum in the tooth helps hold the tooth in place in the jaw. The enamel is semi-translucent indicating that the dentin underneath affects the color and shade of the tooth. Dentin is naturally yellow in color, which explains why the tooth appears to have a yellow shade, the translucency of the enamel reflects the yellow hue...
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...in Rio de Janeiro. Brief description of painting: In this painting, there appears to be a male figure carrying a female figure on his shoulder. The male figure appears to be running away from something. It appears that he may have just rescued a damsel in distress. As he is running, he is stepping on what appears to be two evil creatures. Shapes – A shape is a two-dimensional figure that may regular or irregular in appearance. In this painting, both regular and irregular shapes were used. Irregular shapes were primarily used in this painting. The irregular shapes are unique and have the outline of a human figure. There are four distinct irregular shapes in this painting, which are the male figure, the female figure, and the two evil looking creatures toward the bottom of the painting. These irregular shapes are considered biomorphic because they resemble living beings. The regular shapes in this painting can be seen on the evil figures toward the bottom of the painting. Regular shapes are geometric shapes that have a name, such as a circle or square. Circles were used to make the eyes of the creatures. The head of the creature, most towards the bottom of the painting, is shaped like half of a heart. The legs of the creature have a rectangular shape. There also appears to be a triangle shape in between the two evil looking creatures. The other green creature has a round curvy shape around what should be his belly. The shapes in this painting were used to help define the characters...
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...Sibol at si Gunaw”. Obviously, the show portrays environmental theme and awareness. For me, environment connotes being one with nature meaning caring and nurturing it but biologically speaking, environment is a set of ecosystems which is comprised of biotic (living) abiotic (non-living) macro organisms (large) microorganisms (small) interacting together for survival’s purpose. Starting from the Industrial Revolution up to the 20th century and right now, we cannot deny the fact that man has reached the apex of the world, that man innovates and is still innovating through the use and aid of technology to catalyze efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy. But upon reaching the pinnacle, we hardly forgot what is sacrificed? Nature is sacrificed, our world is at risk and we also are at risk.There is a song that says “Di naman masama ang umunlad basta’t alagaan lang natin ang ating kapaligiran” the message is something like that. That’s when environmental advocacies began to sprout. And one of these campaigns is the Ballet Manila’s: Si Sibol at si Gunaw”. The show from the start until the end keeps on reminding us that we must take care of our environment. They project themselves in an artistic way. Throughout the play, there are messages that the characters want to convey. In the beginning, there was a goddess (which represents nature) that fell in love with a mortal, a human. At that instant, I thought it just follows the fairytale’s schema, that the goddess...
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...work are a red, orange, and blue. Red and blue are complementary colors, which are more appealing to the eye. The human figures have a white value to them. This value gives the impression of purity and holiness. The left and middle panels are depicting the humans with a...
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...Pure or Passionate: An Analytical Juxtaposition of White and Red What are colors? Why do we see them? How is it possible for our brain to make a connection with colors by having emotions? Color is part of the visible light spectrum and the reason colors appear is due to the pigment that is not absorbed by an object. The description of the reflection allows the eye to see the color and have the brain cells interpret the meaning behind that specific color. The effect of seeing and interpreting colors allows the human brain to cause an emotional response. Knowing that color is the base of how the human race judges and determines what to do next will help humans survive. A great example is when a tomato is bright red, our brain classifies it as ripe and ready for picking. But when the vegetable is green your brain convinces itself that the veggie is not ripe for picking to consume. When a teacher tells his/hers students to write an essay they are given a blank word document. The white page represents the new beginning of the student’s thoughts. Other times a blank page is represented as a thought that has yet to be composed, waiting for a start. Colors have various meanings in different cultures around the world. The most common representation of Red is evil or a sin. While White is commonly recognized as goodness and purity. Learning how dissidences of colors affect one’s emotion can help you show how you feel toward a loved one or help identify the meanings of color...
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...lifestyle and in some cases is deadly. Skin cancer may be the most common malignancy in humans, but according to Dr. Mark Lebwhol, professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine, it is also one of the most preventable cancers (“Skin Cancer Prevention”). Because skin cancer continues to rise at an alarming rate, all Americans need to be more informed of how to prevent it. It is important for all people to know the many risk factors of skin cancer. Risk Factors...
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...The mystics say you can find God anywhere. I believe many women have found him in “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The trilogy has sold more than 10 million copies, mostly to women over 30 who can’t put the books down. Publishing rights have been sold in 37 countries and movie rights have been secured by Universal. Even British hotelier, Jonathan Denby, has decided to remove all the Gideon Bibles from his hotel's 40 rooms and replace them with the book in the Damson Dene Hotel in the Lake District of England. The books chronicle the relationship between a dominating male entrepreneur, Christian Grey, and a young female college graduate, the submissive Anastasia Steele. The series has been mulled by many writers who have debated whether or not this is a setback for women, to be attracted to a submissive relationship, or a breakthrough, to be able to openly read and discuss a book so sexually explicit that it is often referred to in the media as “mommy porn.” I think the “Fifty Shades” phenomenon is a thinly veiled rewrite of religion. Not religion in the conventional sense of the word, but in how we are redefining faith practices today as more and more people, especially women, shun man-made traditions yet continue to yearn for religious experiences. Something, yet again, to reassure those afraid of the unknown. Diana Butler Bass writes in “Christianity After Religion,” that millions of people share her story “of growing up in a formal religion, finding that somehow chilly or distant...
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...a chemical element with symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum. * Mercury poisoning can result from exposure to water-soluble forms of mercury (such as mercuric chloride or methylmercury), inhalation of mercury vapor, or eating seafood contaminated with mercury. * Mercury is used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, mercury switches, mercury relays fluorescent lamps and other devices, through concerns about the element's toxicity have led to mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers being largely phased out in clinical environments in favour of alternatives such as alcohol- or galinstan-filled glass thermometers and thermistor- or infrared-based electronic instruments. Mercury can be found in four different forms: * Mercury metal, which is a silver-gray liquid, is harmful to humans when it is exposed into the air and consequently breathed into the lungs. * Methylmercury "may be taken into the body by eating certain saltwater and freshwater fish, especially larger fish at the top of the food chain, such as shark, swordfish, largemouth bass, and chain pickerel." * Inorganic mercury compounds can be found in batteries, over the counter drugs, ointments, nasal sprays, and some herbal medicines. These compounds may be harmful if breathed or swallowed. * Phenylmercury can be found in latex paints (made before 1991), exterior and oil based paints, caulks, eye area...
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...Human Performance and Limitations Just like aircraft components have limitations, engineers also do have certain capabilities and limitations. Vision: Please study the Basic Function of the Eye! (CAP 715) You should understand Pupil, iris, lens, cornea, retina, cones & rods, optic nerve to the visual cortex in the brain, and Myopia, presbyopia, hypoxia, Color Vision - see CAAIP! When a person is tired accommodation is reduced, resulting in less sharp vision (sharpness of vision is known as visual acuity). Cones function in good light and are capable of detecting one detail and are color sensitive. This means the human eye can distinguish about 1000 different shades of color. Rods cannot detect color. They are poor at distinguishing one detail, but good at detecting movement in the edge of the visual held (peripheral vision). They are much more sensitive at lower light levels. As light decreases, the sensing task is passed from the cones to the rods. This means in poor light levels we see only in black and white and shades of grey. Visual acuity is the ability of the eye to discriminate sharp detail at varying distances. Various factors can affect the eye: Physical factors such as: physical imperfections in one or both eyes (short sightedness, long sightedness),age The influence of ingested foreign substances such as: drugs, medication, alcohol, cigarettes. Environmental factors such as: amount of light available, clarity of the air (e.g. dust, mist, rain, etc.). Factors...
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...Javed 1 Talha Javed Professor Cagidemetrio 13th March 2015 Paper 2 Psychological Subtexts in Kanafani’s Men in the Sun Ghassan Kanafani’s novel, Rijal fi al-Shams, translated by Kilpatrick as Men in the Sun, is a work that has a realist, relatively straightforward storyline but is deeply complex in its various interpretations and profound symbolism. Though the text is brief, it conveys influential messages and thus it is renowned as an exemplar of Palestinian fiction, and considered “among the best in Arabic literature” (Kilpatrick 12). Through its plot, Men in the Sun illustrates the plight of Palestinians and the psychological subtexts of the novel act as focal points of Kanafani’s writing. Through analysis of symbolism and several distinctive interpretations of the story, this paper seeks to underscore the important subtexts related with the journey of the characters that are embedded within Men in the Sun. The story of Men in the Sun presents a disaster that ends with three tragic deaths. It describes an incomplete journey in which three men attempt to cross the desert between Basra and Kuwait. The three men are from different generations: the old man Abu Qais and the young man Asaad and the young boy Marwan. Travelling from the refugee camps, where the three men stay, to Kuwait is a central motivation for the main characters who are smuggled in a water tanker. These three men moved to Basra to cross the frontier into Kuwait, with the help of a guide. The main aim of...
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...observance. It begins and ends with variations on the mottoes of the Jesuit order (“to the greater glory of God” and “praise him”), which gives it a traditional flavor, tempering the unorthodoxy of its appreciations. In other words the poet appreciates and puts his thoughts about nature in the poem. The parallelism of the beginning and end correspond to a larger symmetry within the poem: the first part begins with God and then moves to praise his creations. In the next five lines Hopkins elaborates what things in nature he means to include in his rubric of “dappled”.Hopkins has used “couple-colour” which also relates to the different shades of colours of nature. The phrase “brinded cows”,in this respect, skies are like cows, which may be brown with streaks or patches of another colour. The colours of different shades of grey is compared to the different shades of colours of streaks or patches on the cows. Now the poet turns the focus to rivers, Hopkins compares the spots on a speckled trout to mole, the rose colour of their skins. Hopkins has used the word rose rather than pink or red to describe the colour of the trout. The choice of words for every line is very precise for that particular line.The mention of the “fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls” in the fourth line, however, introduces a moral tenor to the list. Though the description is still physical, the idea of a...
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