...Evolution Lab “Evolution by Natural Selection” The object of this experiment is to determine how changing the size of the beak of a finch will affect the population as well as the growth rate of the finch’s beak. The reason for the experiment is to evaluate evolution and how it affects the finch’s population, and how natural selection is always present in life. In this experiment I will show that the finch will continue to evolve until its beak has reached the optimal size for sustaining life, when changing the beak size to a much larger size we will see that the finch will have no need for further evolution of its beak and that its population will become much more stable and consistent throughout the years. The only materials I will need for this experiment are simply just the evolution lab applet. This applet contains all the information needed to be able to manipulate the characteristics of the finch and see the final outcome over a long period of time. For the first experiment I left all the variables as is and didn’t change anything. This left all the inputs as you see in FIG. 1. I then ran the experiment and examined all the information very carefully, paying special attention to the population and beak size trends. Then I did my second experiment changing the beak size to the maximum allowable size of 30mm. I left all the other variables alone (as seen in FIG. 2) so that I would be able to clearly see how this would affect the bird’s evolution and population...
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...It has often been said that music is what makes humans human. Although this theory has a deep psychological meaning with all of us, music has indeed shaped our history and the way we interact with one another. Together with this, music also holds a cultural significance as artists from all around the world have worked hard in order to predict how music will evolve in the years to come. Just like the types of movies we enjoy watching, the type of music that we listen to can also give out a hint of our personality and the way we see the world through our own eyes. As music has been created and listened to for over 37000 years, it is safe to say that it has greatly shaped our culture and society as well. There are however different genres of music which have appeared and faded away over time. Together with this, the world has witnessed hundreds of genres being born to which millions of people have listened to. Out of this staggering amount of music genres, pop and rock are two famous ones which are enjoyed by many people all around the world. As different as they may seem when a person thinks about comparing the two, it turns out that pop and rock have their differences, but also similarities. Both genres have a deep cultural and artistic significance which has remained the same after many years. This may come out as surprising, but pop music is actually a genre of something known as popular music which has appeared in the form that it is known for today in the 1950s. What...
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...handwritten during the 15th century. Newspapers has steadily increased since its earlier days, but a new form of mass media was on the horizon with the introduction of the radio. Radio was first introduced in the “early decades of the 20th century” (pg. 31). This allowed for millions of people to access anything from presidential elections to advertising. The next form of mass media to come was the television. Following the end of World War II the television revolutionized the way we communicated through mass media. With continual enhancements to the television like the VCR and cable television, this allowed individuals the freedom to record and view television whenever and however they wanted. It wasn’t until the creation of the personal computer sometime around the 1960’s that the world witnessed such an enormous breakthrough in mass media. The personal computer has also enhanced since its beginning stages. The internet and RAM has helped along in the evolution of the personal computer. The internet has opened the world to endless lines of communication through mass media. Aside from the personal computer, the internet has been a powerful...
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...The development and growth of an individual or group of people allows them to thrive in the modern world which continues to encourage more change, creating a cycle of evolution. When an individual becomes isolated from the progression of the society in which they live, they themselves are unable to develop. This creates a breach in the cycle and can make the life of the individual problematic since they begin to rely on a traditionalist lifestyle in an ever growing modern society. In W.D. Valgardson’s Bloodflowers, The isolation of an island nation from the rest of society does not allow it and its residence to grow and evolve which causes problems within and creates difficulties when it comes to surviving. When and individual or group of people chose...
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...How the environment affects learning Dennis Skinner American Military University/COLL100 April 30, 2010 Michael Carmichael How the Environment Affects Learning This paper will discuss how our environment affects learning. We will discuss how important the environment is in the early years of one’s life in early childhood development. We will also discuss how one’s interest in learning plays a vital role in learning. We will also discuss how active learning and development plays an integral role in those years between teenager and adult and as well as what influences that has on being successful in life. We will also examine the two learning environments, home and school, and how each are changing and as well as how these two environments will play significant roles as each student discovers what’s real and what’s not real and how each help the learning process. Lastly, we will consider how the learning environment is continuing to change and how the digital age will change the way we learn and as well as the effect it will have on our future students and how it will affect the path they choose to follow their dreams. In the early years of development the environment plays as big a role in how children learn and how they development more than any other time in their life. In environments where children are not only taught that it’s ok to learn, but to also enjoy the process leads to an active learning environment where children are allowed the opportunity...
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...is the combination of the message and the medium. Timing is important. And finally is the consideration of cost. Of all the factors listed above would suggest placement as the most critical element in the mix, since a major goal of the company is to reach a sufficient number of the right people. In order to break through the clutter of the thousands of advertising messages each individual is subjected to, a company must get a person know about the new product, that is to build up brand awareness, through making them notice the ads. The high-tech XXI century puts innovative advertising media at the service of those how create ads. Generally it is acknowledged that there is no greater state of changes in business than in the advertising world right now. New advertising models are mutating and developing, while others are being abandoned as obsolete or doomed. Here's what I am talking about. Thanks to DVR’s (Digital Video Recorders), the days of the 30-second broadcast TV commercial are numbered. Advertising agencies and developers must begin to think outside the box to capture the consumers’ attention. Advertisers and broadcast networks know this, and are desperately searching for a replacement model. That's why you're seeing more makes of cars, soft drinks, beer, and other brands...
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...History and Polynesian Tattoos History is all about studying past events and how they relate to human beings. The study of historical events informs us of the things that helped shape the world as we know it today. While most continue to evolve the way our predecessors did, some continue to carry on the traditions of the old world. Polynesian tattoos are one of those traditions that have withstood the test of time and maintained their heritage. In this paper I will cover the history of Polynesian tattoos and the events going on in the world at that time. On the basis of mythology, humans learned the art of tattooing from the 2 sons of the God of Creation Ta’aroa. Tattooing was operated by high trained shamans (tahua) in the religious ceremony, who was an expert in the meanings of the tattoo and skills of the art (www.apolynesiantattoo.com, 2014). The origin of the Samoan tatau is believed to have been introduced to the Samoa islands by two Fiji women, who came ashore with the tools and knowledge of tattooing. The tale proclaimed that the two sisters sang a song, which chanted that women are only to be tattooed, but as they neared the beach shores, the song mistakenly became reversed, indicating that only the men will be tattooed (www.nps.gov, 2014). Getting tattooed is a sacred ceremony in Polynesian culture. Tattoos and their location on the body were determined by one’s genealogy, position within the society and personal achievements (www.apolynesiantattoo.com). ...
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...to physically collect driver’s money. Slowly, today’s well known Florida Sunpass was introduced on April 24, 1999 (Sunpass). As the convenient device became popular, the need for physical employees at tollbooths began to diminish as more Sunpass tollbooths were built. Having this in mind, growing up I have seen people-run cash registers evolve to self checkouts, mailing out checks evolve to paying via internet in the convenience of your own home, etc. Growing up in the era of change, if I had a business, understanding the evolving technologies around us can keep a business afloat. Keeping in mind the many changes within the company I currently work for, I would probably use the same strategies. For one, we have evolved from using spreadsheets, manual work, and onsite servers to developing software to hold, gather and populate our information on the cloud. But why stop there! Developing software for our company’s demands may be helpful to other businesses within our same field. Therefore, why not make it available to the public for a cost? Boom! Instant revenue! In continuance, why even stop there? Why not continue to evolve the business while taking advantage of the evolving technologies around us? This is what the company I currently work for has cooking up to release by years end. Creating an APP that, for a minimal cost, can help therapists within our field pull up programs they may need to provide therapy....
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... INDEX SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO. 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2. VISION AND VALUES 4 3. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE 5 4. HUMAN RESOURSCE MANAGEMENT 6 5. INNOVATION 9 6 OPERATION MANAGEMENT 11 INTRODUCTION Piramal Healthcare Ltd., a Piramal Group company, is a globally integrated healthcare company that fulfills unmet medical needs across the world. It has a growth track record of above 29% CAGR since 1988. Piramal Healthcare had consolidated revenues of THEM$ 656 million in FY2009. PHL is currently ranked 4th in the Indian market with a diverse product portfolio spanning several therapeutic areas. It is also one of the largest custom manufacturing companies with a global footprint of assets across North America, Europe and Asia. VISION AND VALUES They believe they can create value only if they care for the ones they serve, that their care will have an impact only if it is followed by timely and bold action, and that they will take timely action if it is backed by knowledge. Knowledge • Building a deep understanding of their customer and domains • Applying creative...
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...internet, we have connected the entire world into one global economy. Businesses are now capable of conducting transactions with businesses in any location in the world. A firm can reach out to potentially millions of customers in other countries, thousands of miles away. This would all be impossible without the internet. Now why has the development of the internet become an important economic phenomenon? To answer this question, I feel it is best to take a look into the past, before the age of the internet. If I was to try and explain our reality of the internet in today's world, to the average someone of just twenty five years ago, they would have most likely thought this was a story out of a science fiction novel. The possibilities of the internet are limitless. It has become a priceless tool in the markets today and it is something that continues to evolve the way we live, interact, and conduct business with others on a daily basis. The internet has increased productivity and efficiency to levels thought impossible not long ago. The internet affects every person in the world, whether they realize it or not. I am here to explain how this development of the internet is an economic phenomenon and how it has changed product markets in yesterdays world to product markets in today's world. Why has the internet become an economic phenomenon? To answer this question I feel you need to look at the world before the internet and how the world of economics was conducted during those...
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...Advances in Information Technology Create Ethical Issues that Drive Congressional Acts Ethics refers to what is morally good or bad, the division of right and wrong. The increase in ethical issues rises as information technology advances. What is unethical is not necessarily illegal. Therefore, congress is forced to set guidelines protecting consumer’s privacy, accuracy of information, the ownership and value of such information and who has access to it. The Electronic Funds Transfer Act of 1978 and the Health Information Portability and Protection Act of 2006 are just two examples of these types of acts. Information technology advances in order to keep up with the demands of the modern world. One such way, is the availability to access money from automated tellers and point of sale terminals. Congress implemented the Electronic Funds Transfer Act in 1978 to establish the basic rights, liabilities and responsibilities of consumers who use electronic funds services and financial institutions who offer those services. (FDIC, 2006). This law protects an individual consumer’s privacy by ensuring the financial institution protects the digital data it is storing and that it does not disseminate that information to the wrong individual. The financial institution must ensure it receives and authentic information from the consumer and accurately transfer the information into the computer system. The ETA also identifies error resolution and limits liability for any unauthorized...
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...What Effective Leadership Means Abstract Being an effective leader takes work. It involves an individual to lead with tenacity, integrity and have the ability to evolve as an individual. Not all leaders are effective however; it is still possible for them to run a successful organization. How? My paper will describe the skills and work it takes to evolve as an effective leader and show that you do not necessarily have to be in a leadership position to exhibit qualities of an effective leader. I will also outline this by utilizing sources and examples that describe and express the abilities needed to be an effective leader. These skills should encourage and sustain an organizational culture where employees are valued, creative and increase productivity. These core competencies will also communicate a clear objective, vision and goals for the future of an organization. What Effective Leadership Means Effective leadership is an evolving process where he or she continues to empower, coach and encourage staff at all levels. It encompasses dynamic charisma that showcases skills, knowledge and common sense that leads the organization to achieve its goals and uphold the mission statement. Merriam-Webster Dictionary define Leadership as " a position as a leader of a group, organization etc." "The power or ability to lead other people", but the power is in the combined definition with effective. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines Effective as "producing a result that...
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...Evolution of Cybersecurity 7 Moving Towards a More Secure Tomorrow 9 Conclusion 10 References 11 Executive Summary Today’s world is quickly evolving into a world that relies solely on technology as a way to do business and communicate. With this move towards a technology-centered society, both public and private sectors have to keep up with and evolve just as quickly, while trying to be proactive when it comes to security. The world today is not as safe as it once was, and as it changes to a more paperless, technological-based society, access to information is becoming increasingly accessible. With this, cyber-attacks and security breaches have become a significant risk of doing business. As hackers, botnets, and various other cyber-based threats have become progressively more malicious and continue to attack organizations and governments alike, a prevailing question is how to unite the public and private sectors so that they can evolve to defend against that which they cannot see. Introduction Today's reality is rapidly advancing into a world that depends exclusively on technology as an approach to work together and connect. With this move towards a technology-focused culture, both government and private sectors are needing to stay aware of and develop almost as fast, while attempting to be proactive in the matter of security. The world today is not as protected as it once seemed to be, and as it changes to a more paperless, computer-oriented culture, access to more...
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...Today the nursing profession is increasingly in complexity and versatility. The current healthcare reform is adding a broader scope of practice for nurses. The current standards of practice continue to evolve allowing nurse to practice at higher functioning than what was previously expected. This has caused a shift to a higher complexity and more advanced level to the profession. Advancement in science and technology has added to the complexity in the nursing practice during the past 20 years. Technology savvy nurses are required to meet the standard of practice as we continue to advance into a paperless world. These issues are raising the bar on the practice of medical care for all healthcare workers across the board. There is a wide spectrum of nursing expertise, education, and credentialing that is now necessary for the ever changing profession. Differentiated models of practice are supported by a clinical "ladder" or defined steps for advancement within the organization based on experience in nursing, additional education, specialty certification, or other indicators of professional excellence. (Erickson, 1998) Much higher expectations are placed on registered nurse new graduate. Just a few decades ago clinical skills were the top priority for nursing students. These skills continue to be important but no longer have the highest priority for nursing students. Colleges and universities now focus on thinking critically and the coordination of care compared to the past...
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...Superheroes have become a pop culture phenomenon since their inception in the 1930s, and the plots, characters and themes found within superhero comics have and continue to evolve today. In his essay titled “More Than Normal, But Believable” legendary comic book writer and producer Stan Lee defines super heroes. “A superhero is a person who does heroic deeds and has the ability to do them in a way that a normal person couldn’t,” writes Lee. “So in order to be a superhero, you need a power that is more exceptional than any power a normal human being could possess, and you need to use that power to accomplish good deeds.” The modern superhero appeared in the 1930s, deriving from pulp-fiction heroes who had existed up until then, according to comic book historian and critic, Jamie Coville....
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