...Anthony Rios 2/27/12 Composition 1 Vox Amplification: A History The Vox Amplifier Company are makers of guitar amplifiers that boast a history in rock and roll music, and with the invention of the electric guitar musicians were not only amplifying there guitar but exploring new frontiers. The Vox Empire and JMI (Jennings Musical Instruments) started with just two men by the names of Thomas Jennings and Dick Denney. Thomas Jennings was always interested radios and electronics as well as an amateur accordion player from there he took his interests and joined the British Army, where he was a part of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Sometime in 1942 he received a medical discharge and took a job at a munitions plant in Dartford Kent, England. While working at the plant he met a big band guitarist and fellow musician Dick Denny. Denney, who was also interested in electronics and radio technology, would befriend Jennings and the two would on occasion play together during air raids to keep the morale up. With the war still waging on in 1944 Jennings and Denney would go their separate ways and Jennings would start a small part time business selling second hand instruments and doing repairs. Around this time his business was growing fast and so was he needs to find a bigger commercial venue. It was 1946, the year after the war ended, is where he would open his first commercial premise mainly importing accordions and other musical instruments but also inventing new...
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...Crime and Society – Moral Panics Lecture 07.12.15 Moral panics lecture will cover; the concept of moral panics, some possible reasons behind moral panics, the politics of a moral panic and also look into some moral panics case studies. Cohen (1972) studied ‘Folk Devils and Moral Panics’ and this was known to be the first systematic study of moral panics within Britain. He studied the social disturbance of the mods and rockers in Britain, during Easter Bank Holiday, in Clacton, the Summer of 1964. Groups of working class youths began arriving in Clacton, and this was a traditional holiday meeting place for youths form the East End of London. Facilities for young people were limited at the time, and some café owners, despite the already poor conditions, refused groups of youth’s entry to their establishment. There were minor scuffles, which eventually lead to massive brawls. The media allowed the story to receive front page news throughout the national press. They blew the story way out of proportion. According to Cohen most youths didn’t actually own a motorbike or scooter and had actually got there via train. Rivalry was mainly about regional identity, and argues that the amount of actual serious vandalism and violence, was actually on a small scale. Shortly after events, local journalists admitted the events had actually been over reported. Media outrage had set in motion a chain of responses, which initiated a wider level of public concern. This lead to the police...
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...organisations. First coined by Jock Young (1971:37) in his book ‘Images of Deviance’, edited by Stanley Cohen, his peer and colleague. It was Cohen (1973:9) though, in fact, who brought the phrase to the forefront of sociology and defined it when he said: Societies appear to be subject, every now and then, to periods of moral panic. A condition, episode, person or group of persons emerges to become defined as a threat to societal values and interests; its nature is presented in a stylised and stereotypical fashion by the mass media (Cohen 1973:9). This paper assess’ Cohen’s’ ‘moral panic’ as a useful notion for explaining increased social anxiety about criminal behaviour using his work on ‘mods and rockers’ and Wilkins (1964:90) ‘Deviancy Amplification Feedback Loop’, a cyclic process that alienates perpetrators and increases sensitization to their actions creating more frequent arrests and often harsher punishments. Moral panics come and go and more often than not the ‘problem’ has been around for many years before it becomes accepted as a phenomenon that requires attention and reform. Often these moral panics are scapegoats of bigger issues in society (Goode & Ben-Yehuda, 2002:26). Such as Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) in the 1980’s being blamed for youth suicide in America after James Dallas Egbert III and Irving Pulling shot themselves in 1980 and 82 respectively, leading Pulling’s mother to set up B.A.D.D...
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...preferred mode of communication (they both indicate they use simple signs and gestures to communicate with Zoey), and her hearing aids likely are not being fit for her current level of hearing loss. In order for Zoey to increase her spoken vocabulary, she needs constant input. The family needs to understand that no matter what mode of communication they choose for Zoey, she will need constant input. If the parents are committed to constant vocal stimulus, cochlear implants could give Zoey the intensity she needs to effectively communicate with her family and her peers. The cons to changing her current amplification are the family will have to spend a lot of time giving Zoey constant auditory input and will have to learn about a new device. Changing her current amplification to a cochlear implant device, would require invasive surgery and therapy after the surgery. Changing the amplification device can be very emotional and financially tolling for a...
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...the benefits and detriment possibilities of amplification, Briggs et al. (2011) formulates a similar conclusion regarding the lack of benefit amplification provides, however, the article expands on the research explaining both the objective and subjective outcomes amplification may have to offer. By using objective as well as subjective measures, Briggs et al. (2011) aims to determine if traditional amplification in the poor ear would be beneficial for children with a unilateral hearing loss. The study indicated that the current suggestion for children with a unilateral hearing loss entering school is the FM (frequency modulated) system. The FM devise is the only technology that will increase the word recognition in noisy and quiet environments. The study took 8 children 7 to 12 years of age who had permanent mild to moderately severe unilateral hearing loss and no other impairments. The children were fit with the same hearing aid, which was programed to their loss and verified on the audio scan. All of the aids had only one program and the volume control was disabled. The objective test measures used were the BKB-SIN and NST for speech perception. The subjective measures used were the CHILD, LIFE Student, and HEAR-QL for the child, LIFE Teacher, and SIFTER for the child’s teacher and the CHILD Parent for the child’s parent. Both the objective and subjective measures were analyzed prior to amplification and 3 months post amplification. In regards to the objective measures, the...
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...Sample Honours Thesis Table of Contents Please note: this is only an example. Each School has its own specifications, some of which are stricter than others. Furthermore, each thesis is different and will have different emphases on particular sections. CHECK with your supervisor for advice on length of sections and of the thesis as a whole. Sample: from the School of BABS, UNSW table of contents ABSTRACT I TABLE OF CONTENTS II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS V LIST OF TABLES VI LIST OF FIGURES VII LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS VIII 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 HEPATITIS C VIRUS 1 1.1.1 DISCOVERY 1 1.1.2 EPIDEMIOLOGY 2 1.1.3 PATHOGENESIS 2 1.1.4 TREATMENT 3 1.2 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 1.2.1 STRUCTURE OF GENOME 3 1.2.2 GENETIC VARIATION 6 1.2.3 GENOTYPIC DIFFERENCES 8 1.3 RNA DEPENDENT RNA POLYMERASE ACTIVITY 9 1.3.1 POLYMERASE FUNCTION 9 1.3.2 MODEL SYSTEMS OF HCV REPLICATION 11 1.3.3 GENOTYPE SPECIFIC STUDIES 11 1.3.4 BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES 12 1.4 KUNJIN VIRUS RNA DEPENDENT RNA POLYMERASE 13 1.5 CONCLUSION 15 1.6 AIMS AND HYPOTHESIS 16 2 MATERIALS AND METHODS 17 2.1 HCV POSITIVE SERA SAMPLES 17 2.2 RNA EXTRACTION 17 2.3 CDNA SYNTHESIS 17 2.4 HCV PRIMER DESIGN AND USAGE 18 2.5 NESTED POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (NPCR) 21 2.5.1 REACTION AND CYCLING CONDITIONS 21 2.5.2...
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... Abstract Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is greatly used in molecular genetics. It entails amplification of a single DNA strand into millions of similar DNA fragments. It involves three stages in each cycle. It is repeated to about 30 cycles. This method is vital as it is used in various processes such molecular identification, genetic engineering, and sequencing. The three stages in each cycle have varying duration and temperature. A thermal cycler is involved in the regulation of temperature in various stages. Over time, various modifications have been done to PCR technique so that it can be applied in specific roles. The PCR has been of aid in the diagnosis of diseases and other numerous applications. In the near future, PCR will be advanced and perhaps replaced by better techniques. Nevertheless, PCR will remain critical for future advancements in molecular genetics. Introduction Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is broadly employed by scientists in biochemistry and molecular biology. Thus, its essence cannot be underestimated in the development of genetic analysis and gene manipulation. The technique was established by Karry Mullis in the early 1980s. It entails amplification of a single or several DNA fragments into millions of identical copies of DNA. The process is done by repeated number of cycles that range between 30 to 40. This results into a chain reaction...
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...exposure on the behavior of Facebook Fans and Friends of Fans. The summary below establishes the key findings and implications of this research. Brands can maximize the impact of their social marketing programs on Facebook by leveraging a framework that helps them move beyond Fan acquisition to delivering reach, impact, and measurable marketing ROI. Using the Brand Page as a control panel for creating social marketing programs, brands should focus on benchmarking and optimizing on the following dimensions to deliver against their broader marketing objectives: Fan Reach Exposure in the News Feed Engagement Fans interacting with Brand Page marketing content Amplification Expanding reach by promoting content to Friends of Fans through both earned and paid means Most leading brands on Facebook achieve a monthly earned Amplification Ratio of between 0.5 and 2.0, meaning that they extend the reach of their earned media exposure of Fans to Friends of Fans by 50-200%. These ratios can be increased to improve brand reach by focusing on tactics to optimize Fan Reach and Engagement and by supplementing with paid advertising strategies. Facebook represents a unique marketing channel that enables Paid, Earned and Owned Media to...
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...Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS) 2 (2): 131-141 © Scholarlink Research Institute Journals, 2011 (ISSN: 2141-7024) jetems.scholarlinkresearch.org Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS) 2(2):131-141(ISSN:2141-7024) Information Distortion in Supply Chain: A Simulation Approach to Quantifying the Bullwhip Effect 1 1 Oyatoye, E.O and 2Fabson, T.V.O Department of Business Administration University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria 2 Telsy Value Consult, Onike Road, Iwaya, Lagos, Nigeria Corresponding Author: Oyatoye, E.O ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________ Abstract Supply chain exists due to the fact that it is difficult for any company to provide all that is required from raw materials to final products and at the same time get the products to the end users. Successful supply chain management requires a change from managing individual functions to integrating activities into key supply chain process; hence, accurate information is of essence. One of the key factors that can adversely affect effective and efficient supply chain process is information distortion. Demand forecasting and ordering policies have been recognized as two key causes of bullwhip effect in supply chain management. This study explored the simulation approach in quantifying the effect of bullwhip in supply chain, using various forecasting methods. ____________________________________________________________ ...
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...polymerase chain reaction can be used to amplify both double and single stranded DNA. In order to perform PCR, one must know at least a portion of the sequence of the target DNA molecule that has to be copied. Generally, PCR amplifies small DNA targets 100-1000 base pairs (bp) long. It is technically difficult to amplify targets >5000 bp long. A pair of single stranded oligonucleotide primers, which have DNA sequences complementary to the flanking regions of the target sequence, must be synthesized. The primers are complementary to either end of the target sequence but lie on opposite strands. The primers are usually 20-30 nucleotides long and bind to complementary flanking region at 3' end. Requirements: Thermal cycler (thermocycler) PCR amplification mix typically containing: Sample dsDNA with a target sequence Thermostable DNA polymerase Two oligonucleotide primers Deoxynucleotide triphosphates (dNTPs) Reaction buffer containing magnesium ions and other components Procedure: 1. The DNA molecule carrying a target sequence is denatured by heat at 90-95oC for 20 seconds. The two strands separate due to breakage of the hydrogen bonds holding them together. Oligonucleotide primers are added. 2. A reaction mixture containing all four deoxynucleotide triphosphates (dATP, dCTP, dGTP, dTTP) and a thermostable DNA polymerase is added. A DNA polymerase (Taq) that is not denatured by the...
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...distinguish bacteria and represent the microbial diversity of the sampled elliptical. An estimate of the cleanliness of the elliptical will be made based on species-abundance as well as evidence of any pathogenic strains. We will also compare and contrast respective populations of bacteria on clean and disinfected ellipticals to assess disinfectant effectiveness. Methods We collected bacteria from the elliptical, purified and amplified the total community DNA, and then analyzed the sequenced DNA with Mi Seq Software. A revised protocol was used to extract, purify, and sequence the community DNA; these methods were followed without deviation (1). The procedure to sequence and configure the data is described on Blackboard (2). Results PCR amplification of the community DNA product was unsuccessful. There was no evidence of PCR amplified DNA on the gel (Figure 1.1). An alternate gel from Molecular Microbiology Laboratory was used as a model to perform gel electrophoresis of the community DNA (2). A plot of migration distance vs. size that includes the Invitrogen ladder can be used to determine the size of the PCR amplified community DNA (Figure 1.2). [Figure 1.2] Base Pairs vs. Migration Distance of Invitrogen Low DNA Mass Ladder. The distance these standardized fragments is associated with a quantity of base pairs. The graph created from a plot of base pairs vs. migration distance produces an equation that can be used to determine...
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...HEART & BREATH SOUNDS AMPLIFIER BME 201 Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison March 9, 2011 Drew Birrenkott, Team Leader Bradley Wendorff, Communicator Jared Ness, BWIG Caleb Durante, BSAC Client Scott Springman, M.D. UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Anesthesiology Advisor Willis Tompkins, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Biomedical Engineering Table of Contents Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………3 Problem Statement………………………………………………………………………………...4 Background and Other Methods…………………………………………………………………..5 Client Requirements……………………………………………………………………………….6 Data Collection & Interpretation………………………………………………………………….7 Current Design………………………………………………………………………………….....9 Design Options…………………………………………………………………………………..11 Design Matrices………………………………………………………………………………….13 Future Work……………………………………………………………………………………..16 References………………………………………………………………………….……………17 Appendices Appendix A: Product Design Specifications……………………………………………………18 2 Abstract The standard acoustic stethoscope has become the hallmark of the medical profession. In wide use for over a hundred years, it is not a device that is easily replaced by new technology. In recent years electronic stethoscopes have entered the market for prices roughly two times as much as standard stethoscopes. Our client is requesting that we design an electronic stethoscope that increases the functionality of the standard stethoscope three...
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...Sample Honours Thesis Table of Contents Please note: this is only an example. Each School has its own specifications, some of which are stricter than others. Furthermore, each thesis is different and will have different emphases on particular sections. CHECK with your supervisor for advice on length of sections and of the thesis as a whole. Sample: from the School of BABS, UNSW table of contents ABSTRACT I TABLE OF CONTENTS II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS V LIST OF TABLES VI LIST OF FIGURES VII LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS VIII 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 HEPATITIS C VIRUS 1 1.1.1 DISCOVERY 1 1.1.2 EPIDEMIOLOGY 2 1.1.3 PATHOGENESIS 2 1.1.4 TREATMENT 3 1.2 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 1.2.1 STRUCTURE OF GENOME 3 1.2.2 GENETIC VARIATION 6 1.2.3 GENOTYPIC DIFFERENCES 8 1.3 RNA DEPENDENT RNA POLYMERASE ACTIVITY 9 1.3.1 POLYMERASE FUNCTION 9 1.3.2 MODEL SYSTEMS OF HCV REPLICATION 11 1.3.3 GENOTYPE SPECIFIC STUDIES 11 1.3.4 BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES 12 1.4 KUNJIN VIRUS RNA DEPENDENT RNA POLYMERASE 13 1.5 CONCLUSION 15 1.6 AIMS AND HYPOTHESIS 16 2 MATERIALS AND METHODS 17 2.1 HCV POSITIVE SERA SAMPLES 17 2.2 RNA EXTRACTION 17 2.3 CDNA SYNTHESIS 17 2.4 HCV PRIMER DESIGN AND USAGE 18 2.5 NESTED POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (NPCR) 21 2.5.1 REACTION AND CYCLING CONDITIONS 21 2.5.2...
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...Young (2011) indicates that mass media plays a vital role in moral panic situations. The three criteria that Young (2011) suggests to be central to moral panic include; the propagating and circulating of stereotypical images of deviance, reinforcing and building on people’s feelings of alarm and propelling or engaging in deviance amplification. A clear example of a moral panic that fits Young’s three criteria is the concept of ‘Islamophobia’. ‘Islamophobia’ is a broad term that allows for prejudice, hatred and fear toward Islam (Morgan 2014). This moral panic has resulted in distress for many Muslims who have been brushed with criminality and terrorist labels especially after the repercussion of 9/11 (Collins 2005). It is evident that following on from the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Islamic and Muslim culture has been a target in media speculation and have somewhat become ‘folk devils’ with many becoming subject to demonisation (Tottoli...
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...debated whether they should remain neutral or join forces with the Allies in one of the most violent and gruesome wars in history with casualties of over 35 million. George William Norris, a Senator from Nebraska and known as “the father of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)”, was against WWI since the war would only benefit the wealthy. Norris employs Pathos, repetition, anaphora, and amplification to persuade the entire United States...
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