...The effects of the flow of knowledge and collective intelligence on three centuries of rhizomatic development of Bushehr Sam R Kashuk* Centre for Environmental Safety and Risk Engineering Victoria University PO Box 14428, Melbourne, Australia, 8001 E-mail: sam.kashuk@gmail.com * Corresponding author Graham Thorpe Centre for Environmental Safety and Risk Engineering Victoria University PO Box 14428, Melbourne, Australia, 8001 E-mail: graham.thorpe@vu.edu.au Structured Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to give an example of how the flow of knowledge and the circulation of information can transform urban design and architecture, and rapidly change the nature of a city. It also shows how this transformation can produce an environmentally sustainable city through collective intelligence gained from interactions with geographically dispersed cultures. The city under consideration is the Persian Gulf city of Bushehr th th during the 18 and 19 centuries. During this time the city transformed from being a naval base into a trading and information hub, and this had a strong impact on its popular culture and architecture. Approach – The approach is to examine how the flow of knowledge affected urban design and architecture before the emergence of rampant globalisation. The changes in Bushehr are interpreted in the light of Deleuze and Guattari’s rhizomatic view of knowledge as being unstructured, cross-disciplinary and serendipitous. For example...
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...Abstract Raves have historically referred to grass-roots organized, anti-establishment and unlicensed all night dance parties, featuring electronically-produced dance music (EDM), such as techno, house, trance and drum and bass. Since their late 1980s origins in the U.K., raves have gained widespread popularity and transformed dramatically. Consequently, their many cultural traits and behaviors have garnered much sociological interest, which mostly falls into two competing perspectives: cultural studies and public health. In this paper, we review what raves look like today compared to their high point in the 1990s. We then discuss how the cultural studies and public health perspectives define raves and have studied them over time, focusing on the “pet” sociological concepts each has sought to advance. Our analysis of these literatures reveals important differences in rave research by country and over time. We end by discussing the politics associated with the shift in rave research. Introduction Society has been greatly influenced by many alternative scenes, subcultures, or lifestyles oriented around music, youth and young adults (Epstein 1998). Some of the more notable ones include the English punk scene in the 1970s- 1980s, the U.S. jazz (1930s-1940s) and hippie scenes (1970s), and the 1990s rave scenes in the U.K. and U.S. From them have come musical innovation, social identity, fashion and other aesthetic nuances, and mainstream and alternative cultural production...
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...near as possible to the consumer by building their own personalities is the idea of beginning this work. It aims tracking how a successful brand creates its personality through the public, and the perception of consumers about this. The analysis will focus on the Bergenbier brand and will be following firstly, the brand features prints and promotion through TV spots, and secondly how consumers perceive the brand. Last phase of the study is consumer profiling Bergenbier brand. Research methods used were document analysis and sociological inquiry (main methods) and telephone survey and focus group (secondary methods). Research questions The role descriptive study aimed at identifying brand characteristics Bregenbier as they appear promoted by certain media tools, namely TV spots and prints. Regarding the role of exploratory work aims perception of brand identification Bregenbier Ploiesti young consumers, as well as consumer profiling. Research questions which we want to find the answer in making research are as follows: 1. What are the characteristics of the brand Ploiesti, Bregenbier, evidenced through prints and TV spots? 2. What is the perception of young people in the brand Ploiesti Ploiesti-Napoca, Bregenbier? 3. What is...
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...implanted to cure the disease. Credit Bjarki Johannesson/New York Stem Cell Foundation, via Reuters Edgar Irastorza was just 31 when his heart stopped beating in October 2008. A Miami property manager, break-dancer and former high school wrestler, Mr. Irastorza had recently gained weight as his wife’s third pregnancy progressed. “I kind of got pregnant, too,” he said. During a workout one day, he felt short of breath and insisted that friends rush him to the hospital. Minutes later, his pulse flatlined. He survived the heart attack, but the scar tissue that resulted cut his heart’s pumping ability by a third. He couldn’t pick up his children. He couldn’t dance. He fell asleep every night wondering if he would wake up in the morning. Desperation motivated Mr. Irastorza to volunteer for a highly unusual medical research trial: getting stem cells injected directly into his heart. “I just trusted my doctors and the science behind it, and said, ‘This is my only chance,’ ” he said recently. Over the last five years, by studying stem cells in lab dishes, test animals and intrepid patients like Mr. Irastorza, researchers have brought the vague, grandiose promises of stem cell therapies closer to reality. Photo Edgar Irastorza, who had stem cells injected into his heart after a major heart attack, was break-dancing again a few years after the procedure. Credit Max Reed for The New York Times Stem cells broke into the public consciousness in the early 1990s, alluring for their...
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...Texas State fits me best because of their abundance of different opportunities. My personal favorite about Texas State is that there are a variety of education programs, how homelike the living areas are and the location of the school. Texas State is located in San Marcos, Texas between Austin and San Antonio. It is a four year public university. Texas State has the 5th highest retention and graduate within 6 years. An average of 32,572 students enrolls each year. Around 62% of Texas States students are female, the rest are male. Out of all the Texas State students 34% of them are from ethnic minorities. 23% are Hispanic, 5% are African American, and 3% are Asian, 1% Native, 1% International, and 1% other. The other 65% are white.(“Cappex”) Majority of the the Universities students are between the ages of 18-24, which makes up 24.8%, 15.4% are under 18, 10.7% are 25 to 44, 10.7% are 45 to 64, and 72% are older than 65. There are a too tall of 24 degrees offered for undergraduate students, those include : BAAS, BA, BAIS, BBA, BESS, BFA, BGS, BHWP, BHA, BM, BPA, BS, BSAG, BSCLS, BSCD, BSCJ, NSHIM, BSFCS, BSW, BSRT, BSRA, BSRC, BGT, BSW. As far as graduate degrees offered, there are a full range of programs in the applied arts, business administration. Education, the fine arts, general studies, health professions, the liberal arts, and sciences. A couple of the special programs Texas State has to offer are Health Professions Program, architecture, medicine, Pharmacy, veterinary...
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...National Seminar on River Valley Civilization of Chhatisgarh & New Research in Indian Archaeology.Raipur,C.G. p.227 to 244 CULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE TRIBAL ART IN CENTRAL INDIA: A CASE OF THE BODY DECORATION OF THE BAIGA TRIBE Dr. Basanta Kumar Mohanta1 Dr. Mohan Lal Chadhar2 Abstract The tribal arts, crafts and architectures are one of the most fascinating parts of their culture. The knowledge of this art is a hereditary one which transmits from generation to generation through oral tradition. The art of tattooing or body decoration is widely found among the tribal of India in general and the tribals of Central India in particular, which is treated as an integral part of their life and culture. Baiga is one of the Particularly Venerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Central India, known for their traditional method of treatment and shifting cultivation. They live in a particular forested area of Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh, identified as “Baigachawk” and its neighbouring area. Both the male and female Baigas are very fond of body decoration. Besides, the female members like to decorate their body with different kinds of tattoos, known as Godna. Each of these tattoos has a specific cultural significance and tattooed at a particular age and a specific location of the body. It is related to their religion, belief system, health care practice, body decoration, social status, wealth etc. In this present paper an emphasis has been given on the importance of tattoo in the tribal...
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...Wedding Feasilibty Report FOR 80 GUEST | 14118359Certified Solutions | Wedding Feasilibty Report FOR 80 GUEST | 14118359Certified Solutions | List of Contents Page Number 1. Executive summary 1 2. Introduction 2 2.1 Event definition 2 2.2 Stakeholder 3 3. Marketing Strategy 3 3.1 Sustainability 4 3.2 Logistics, staging and Production 4 3.3 HRM 5 3.4 Managing Risk 6 3.5 Finance & Budget 6 4.0 Overall Conclusion 7 5.0 References 7 6.0 Bibliography ...
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...Club IT Final Project Final Project: Club IT, Part 3 Tim Deddeh XBIS/219 John Brooks Final Project: Club IT, Part 3 After an extensive amount of research, I have developed an assessment for Ruben and Lisa on their Club IT. They are looking to see improvement capabilities with an option to someday soon expand to a second nightclub. Being at this internship for a few months I was able to see firsthand what was working and what was lacking. My assessment includes a detailed technology plan of what they will need to reach their goals. The club belongs to Lisa Tejada and Ruben Keys. Recently completing the remodel of this facility, they have become very satisfied and have been trying to be the new niche in downtown nightlife one may need in order to relax, eat, and even have a little fun on the dance floor with their friends. This facility offers a square footage of 6,000 feet which is enough room to have fun with a positive energy, a variety of music being played every night. Live band perform every Friday and Saturday and every Monday through Thursday the DJ’s come in to show off their skills. Club IT’s objective is to provide a safe and relaxing environment in which individuals can gather and interact. The target population for our clientele will be individuals’ ages 21 to 30. There will be alcoholic beverages served, so 21 will be the cutoff age for legal reasons. Club IT caters to all ages, sexes, and any type of group that wants to have a great time with food, dancing...
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...BACHELOR IN BUSINESS MARKETING GLOBAL MARKETING MKTG 1064 MACRO-ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PAPER ZOUK™ PREPARED BY LEE MIN XIA | S3450919 | IAN DING RENJIE | S3417607 | PEH WEI DONG | S3421052 | LEO JU JUN JOEL | S3417638 | LEE HUI PING, DIANA | S3475121 | JESSICA AW JIE QI | S3475095 | PREPARED FOR NG LEE CHER WORD COUNT 2092 WORDS Zouk ™ MACRO-ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PAPER Executive Summary Zouk™ has withstood the test of time in the dynamic party scene in Singapore since 1991. With its distinctive sound and global recognition, Zouk™ has become a mecca for local club-goers and even tourists. Over the years, Zouk™ also has a tradition to hold a mega annual music dance event, ZoukOut, successfully attracting attendees from all over the world since 2000. Currently, Zouk™ only has one expansion outside of Singapore, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The fast emerging economy in China makes it a highly opportunistic and viable country for Zouk™ to expand into. China is a highly populous country with a positively progressive economy. This report will have a detailed macro analysis of China, delving deeper in Shanghai. China is actively reviewing and introducing policies to improve on their economy. The Open Door policy and the ‘Third Plenum’ are policies that are advantageous for foreign companies. These policies encourage trade between China and the world, and have greatly contributed to the boost in the economy. However, investors have to ensure that they abide strictly...
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...spoken and written standard American English and the ability to function in a classroom where English is spoken. The test was intended for students whose best language was not English; who attend U.S. high schools, or who had studied in an international school where courses were taught in English; had completed two to four years of English language instruction in an English as a Second Language program or in English enrichment courses; and/or students who spoke a language other than English at home or work. It was scored on a scale of 901 to 999. Data gathering Procedure After the discussion for formulating survey questionnaire by the researchers, subsequently, it has been checked by our adviser, ______________________ then, the research instrument will come up validation process. It was validated by_____________________ of English department. Revision were suggested by the evaluators and it was all incorporated. The researchers wrote a letter asking permission to the President of University of Immaculate Conception Mr. _______________________________________. After it has been approved the researchers disposed the survey questionnaire to gather data, through the use of simple random sampling. After it has been distributed it was retrieved for analysis and computation of treatment. INTRODUCTION...
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...3: The Arts sector …………………………………………………………. 30 Chapter 4: Publishing, Reading and Writing ………………………………………. 39 Chapter 5: The audio-visual sector ………………………………………………… 43 Chapter 6: Heritage Management and Promotion………………………………….. 47 Chapter 7: Mauritius, an Artistic and Cultural Island City- ACIC………………… 51 Chapter 8: Developing synergies…………………………………………………… 56 Chapter 9: Arts and Culture: the cement of our nation …………………………….. 61 Chapter 10: Conclusion - Arts and Culture make Mauritius a haven ……………...63 Message of the Prime Minister Culture is connecting with development and is poised to become a fundamental component of sustainable development. This White Paper sets the stage for a revival of arts and culture in Mauritius. My government sees arts and culture as an important lever of social integration and as an industry that can offer employment potential and wealth creation opportunities. While culture in the abstract is a set of mental constructs, it is rooted in a place at a moment in history and is always local. However, we often forget that it is a renewable...
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...Anger and the Healing Power of Forgiveness CED117 Abstract Anger and the decisions surrounding it can destroy relationships. This paper focuses on the root causes of anger and ways to express it in appropriate ways. It also focuses on the role of forgiveness in moving anger from an emotional reaction or learned behavior to an intellectual activity. I’M ANGRY. YOU’RE ANGRY. Anger is a killing thing: it kills the man who angers, for each rage leaves him less than he had been before - it takes something from him. ~ Louis L'Amour Anger is present all around us. We have a world filled with road raging motorists, angry parents, angry children, and angry teenagers. Everywhere you look there seems to be anger at someone or something in the world. Anger gets a bad rap though on so many fronts. Anger can be a helpful emotion to alert that needs or desires are not being met. However, anger can also sabotage and eat away at our happiness if not handled or if expressed in less than productive ways. SOURCES OF ANGER Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. ~ Buddha Anger is considered a primary emotion. Other emotions such as resentment and hate can contribute to or derive from anger. The source of all this emotion can be just about anything. Anger is a signal that some need is not being met, that some desire has been denied. Finding yourself angry is not an uncommon thing. It seems that much of our modern lives tend to breed...
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...% annual growth. Promotion of a destination; a city, hotel or resort as a MICE venue requires infrastructural facilities backed by support services. Infrastructural facilities involve connectivity, water supply, power, telecommunications etc. at macro level and at micro level facilities such as technical services, display, manpower, computer & audiovisual etc . The facilities at the macro level are provided by the government, when it identifies a city as MICE destination. Government of India (2007) plans to develop golden triangle cities of Delhi, Agra & Jaipur as MICE destinations. Further micro level facilities are created by hotels, travel agents, airlines, event management companies, convention centres, transport companies etc. This paper attempts to assess MICE venues and services of NCR region through a survey of hotels, travel agents, event management companies, conference venues and airlines as these are the prime players in the organization of MICE events. Key Words: Business Tourism, MICE, Event Management. ---------------------------------- Congress Tourism in North Cyprus: Analyzing Current Situation and Planning for the Future Kashif Hussain, Erdogan H. EKIZ Neethiahnathan Ari Ragavan and Evren ERK Abstract Congress tourism is a rapidly growing sector in the world tourism industry and produces large revenues. Given that it helps to utilize destination and establishment resources even in low seasons with high spending participants, there is...
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...Structure & Development of the New South Wales (NSW) Primary Curriculum The New South Wales Primary Curriculum provides the framework for the outcomes based education currently in use in all Public schools in New South Wales. This essay will present a brief overview of the structure, definition, goals, influences, processes and show how it meets the needs of current and future learners. Drawing from various sources, an examination of the curriculums content and foundation, will provide a snapshot of where the educational direction is headed. Curriculum Structure and Development In 2004 the Board of Studies NSW developed the consultation paper, Defining Mandatory Outcomes in the K–6 Curriculum, which also involved surveys, submissions and state-wide consultation meetings with teachers across NSW. This process helped to bring about the current NSW Primary Curriculum Foundations Statements. Collaborating with teachers and educational professionals the statements developed by the board of studies NSW give clear direction of what must be taught through each of the stages of learning in the K-6 curriculum (The Board of Studies NSW, 2007). The NSW Primary Curriculum is structured into six key learning areas (KLA’s), English; Mathematics; Science and Technology; Human Society and its Environment; Creative Arts; and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). The KLA’s, along with the syllabus, remain at the core of planning and programming, and are broken...
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...many large corporations; they can be custom-built by a service provider or by people working for the corporation. This is because they are very expensive, cutting edge software systems. Past research has shown that BI is one of the fastest-growing methods of intelligence gathering in the field. With all of the attention of advances in information technology (IT) and how helpful they are it is easy to overlook some of their repercussions. This paper highlights the importance of BI in decision-making areas and the techniques used to make them. Advantages and benefits are then discussed and one major problem is described in detail. Computer hacking is becoming more popular as the future comes closer and it is a larger problem than most think outside of the business world. The conclusion offers an insight into the future of BI and identifies the problem of hacking as its major threat. 1. Introduction Business intelligence (BI) has become one of the most successful and popular ways that an organization uses to answer specific questions or problems over the past 25 years and is vital to success. BI is a term that covers a multitude of different concepts, theories, and methods that are related to data that has been kept in software designed for this specific purpose. The...
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