...INKED INCHES. While tattoo art might be a new fad in Kenya with celebrities, it is along established tradition in the west, dating back to the birth of rock and roll. Tattoos gained notoriety as an entertainment accessory in the early fifties. Soon it spread across mainstream entertainment and now, every celebrity has the brains to try out one as soon as fame comes calling. Tattooing is an act that has been around close to 5000 years with the origin believed to have been in ancient Greek. Spies used it to communicate. Although I personally would stick to the theory that they originated from ancient Romans who used it to idolize their gods. Mind u, that’s my perspective which you are free to oppose. While others are effeminate enough to remain tame, others go the gothic and unchartered path to reign in on a cultic following and controversy. The eye of Baphomet is one such tattoo causing controversy- a one eye and gloved hands covering it. its is spotted on among others Rihanna, jay z, David Bekham and is believed to be associated with cultic forces. By now everyone is aware of the illuminati. Rock star Marilyn Manson, known for his MTV hit-antichrist superstar in the 80s created a storm when he unveiled a tattoo of the red devil complete with crowned horns and framed inside a flame decorated horseshoe with a triple-six of tumbling dice below in. with this he famously quipped ‘it’s the devil and 666’. Parents went in fits as the youth went wild. Its was once reported that...
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...punctuality to stop the unwanted absenteeism and tardiness in their company. “Absenteeism and tardiness costs US companies as much as $3 billion a year,” (Gerdeman, 2013) this is a deficit that can easily be fixed with consequences for unexcused absences and habitual tardy employees. Inked the perceived notion that all rewards programs improve morale around the work place. The study that was done took a laundry plant that had implemented a reward program for punctuality to stop the unwanted absenteeism and tardiness in their company. “Absenteeism and tardiness costs US companies as much as $3 billion a year,” (Gerdeman, 2013) this is a deficit that can easily be fixed with consequences for unexcused absences and habitual tardy employees. Inked the perceived notion that all rewards programs improve morale around the work place. The study that was done took a laundry plant that had implemented a reward program for punctuality to stop the unwanted absenteeism and tardiness in their company. “Absenteeism and tardiness costs US companies as much as $3 billion a year,” (Gerdeman, 2013) this is a deficit that can easily be fixed with consequences for unexcused absences and habitual tardy employees. Inked the perceived notion that all rewards programs improve morale around the work place. The study that was done took a laundry plant that had implemented a reward program for punctuality to stop the unwanted absenteeism and tardiness in their company. “Absenteeism and tardiness...
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...Although there is a lack of evidence regarding tools and needles, many female human remains and figurines have tattoos (Tassie, 2002). Female mummies sporting tattoos were stereotyped as prostitutes. However, Priestess Amunet’s inked body disproved this claim and signified that “all classes could be tattooed (Arp, 2012).” Women were inked around their abdomen, legs, thighs, and breasts. It was believed that tattooing was therapeutic and helped ease anxiety about fertility (Lineberry, 2007). Tattoos ward off bad omens and shielded pregnant women from illness (Arp, 2012). As they developed throughout their trimesters, the designs expanded into a web-like manner (Lineberry, 2007). Egyptian culture praised the tattoo for it’s magic, protective...
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...It was used to make scrolls and writings. In the 1400s' the European started to use woodcut. It was used to display religious subject and text. Intaglio is a method where ink is put right under the matrix. It is then applied onto the material. Engraving and etching are types of the intaglio printing. The process of etching was invented by Daniel Hopfer in Germany. To make an etching, you are to take a metal plate(copper, zinc or steel) and cover it in waxy acrylic. Then the wax is drawn through with an etching needle. After, it is dropped into an acid bath to get rid of the wax and it leaves behind the lines etched into the metal. Lastly, it is inked and printed. This technique was especially used by Rembrandt. Etching can also be done on Plexiglass. A picture can be drawn and then etched into the Plexiglass. The etch is inked and after, the ink is wiped off. It is then applied to a damp piece of paper and put through a presser. The presser pushed the ink into the paper to make a print. The process of etching is mostly used today to make prints and certificates. Engraving was used to create decoration by...
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...The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word ‘tatu’-meaning “to mark”. Throughout the years, tattoos have become more and more of a trend. What was once considered a mark to distinguish criminals and vulgar individuals has now become a way of expression. Even now there’s still individuals who have a judgmental view on them. They believe that people who have tattoos are criminals, gangsters or troublemakers. However, proponents like myself think that tattoos are a great way to express your inner feelings and have a reminder of memorable moments of your life. Tattoos have always had a bad reputation; initially they were used to distinguished criminals. Now that times have evolved they are seen as a way of self-expression. Alejandra Walzer states...
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...If a girl was going to search for her Prince Charming, the first place she should look is in the world of animation. Animation has probably been around since the beginning of time. Although, the artwork that originally resembled animation was only one or two cels, animation today is made up of hundreds or thousands of cels. The early animated movies were black and white, did not have a plot, and were mostly a series of little gags. Then came ... COLOR. To make an animated movie popular, color was needed to give it style. Walt Disney and his technicians created color to make the movies more enjoyable for the viewers. What was the first Disney Movie to come out? It was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. To make this movie Disney ran into a slight problem. Sure, it was easy to animate animals, but humans? To solve the problem, they filmed live actors doing exactly what the characters would do. This would work, but there was still a problem with the size of objects and losing things in the foreground when the camera zoomed. The solution ... a multiplane camera. In this camera, instead of many layers of artwork, there would be two, the foreground and the background. This made zooming in and out easier. In the 1940's there were four classical Disney feature animated movies to come out: Pinocchio, Dumbo, Fantasia, and, Bambi. Little did Walt Disney know that the five movies that he made would be the base for many more Disney movies. In the movie Pinocchio for example...
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...around the border towns were seen taking part in the South African national elections, voting for their favorite political parties on May 7. In an interview with Sanelisiwe Dlamini a resident of Matsamo* who was spotted by Swazi Mirror in a queue in one of the polling stations near the border post, she stated that she crossed the border together with many others with the sole purpose to “get inked.” She stated that they consider themselves as both South African and Swazi. She explained that the border towns are highly populated yet there are no critical services required by the people residing there as such they find themselves having to cross to the neighboring town for a living. “The community relies on services accorded by the South African government. We are cognizant of the fact that our history has always been intertwined hence we do feel part of the South African community in any case we once lived together before the installation of the territorial boundaries. ” she said. Another, Simon Mazibuko was spotted at the Ngwenya border Post in the afternoon excitedly showing off his “inked” thumb and he also reiterated the sentiments of Sanelisiwe in as far as services are concerned. Simon added that his family was divided when the boundaries were enacted leaving them with a dilemma. “My grandparents are in South Africa and my parents settled a few kilometers from the family homestead. When the immigration division was set up my parents’ homestead fell on the other Swaziland...
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...BLUE RIDGE MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY‐BASED COSTING AND CUSTOMER PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS 1. Allocate SG&A Costs to SG&A Activities SG&A Costs Administration Selling TOTAL Actitives & Costs allocated Enter P.O Commissions Shipping Activities Invoicing Cost to Make Sales Calls Checking Credit Samples, Catalog Info Special Handling Charges Distribution Management Marketing by Customer Type Advertising/Promotion Marketing Administrative Office Support Licenses, Fees TOTAL Total Shipping Sales Marketing Other Assigned Note 17,000 37,400 20,400 56,100 130,900 From Table 3 15,500 117,800 9,300 12,400 155,000 32,500 155,200 29,700 68,500 285,900 ‐ ‐ 85,360 ‐ 55.00% 6,850 92,210 Percentage x Total Cost Of Each Function 10.00% 15,520 ‐ 10.00% ‐ 15,520 21,125 ‐ 65.00% ‐ ‐ 10,275 31,400 15.00% ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 13,700 13,700 20.00% 46,560 ‐ 30.00% 6,850 53,410 10.00% ...
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...Computer Peripherals 1. Input Devices Input devices are used to capture the data and transmit it to the computer system for further processing and in computer readable form. Some of the input devices are as under: a) Keyboard Devices: keyboard devices are the most commonly used devices today. They allow data entry into a computer system by pressing a set of keys, which is connected to a computer system. Programs and data are entered into a computer through a keyboard. A keyboard is similar to a typewriter it contains Alphabets,digits,special chars and some control keys. When a key is pressed an electrical signal is produced which is detected by an electronic circuit called keyboard encoder. Its function is to detect which key has been pressed and send binary code for it. b) Point-and-Draw Devices: 1. Mouse: Mouse is the most popular point-and-draw device today. A mouse is called a pointing device. It moves across a flat surface with the help of tracking balls. Its movement and the direction of the movement is detected by two rotating wheels on the underside of the mouse called sensors. 2. Light Pen: A Light pen is a pointing device. It is used to select and write the text on the CRT. It is capable of sensing a position on the CRT screen when its tip touches the screen. 3. Trackball: A Trackball is a pointing device, similar to a mouse. The ball ...
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...There are many ways that tattoos are viewed in American society, some ways being viewed as, inspiration, memories, and support for fights against illness or careers. However, tattoos were mainly, and are still sometimes, viewed in a negative connotation being related to gangs or convicts, drug abuse, or sex. In 2013, a study done by Pew Research Center, Tattoo Finder, and Vanishing Tattoo, shows that 14% of all aged Americans have at least one tattoo. Americans between the ages 18-25, 36% of them had at least one tattoo, and of Americans between the ages 26-40, 40% had at least one tattoo. Tattoos are becoming more common in society, from teachers to CEOs, most people have at least one tattoo on his or her body. While many people will argue that tattoos are all inferior or pointless, there are positive aspects to getting tattoos such as, being beneficial for the body and mind, and more people are actually receiving tattoos than they did 10 years ago. According to KidsHealth on their section “Tattoos,” Dr. Mary L. Gavin explains what exactly a tattoo is and goes into more depth on the risks, procedures for both getting and removing a tattoo, and the care process after the tattoo is finished. Gavin writes, “a tattoo is a puncture wound, made deep in the skin, that's filled with ink. It's made by penetrating into the skin with a needle and injecting ink into the area, usually creating some sort of design.” Tattoos are usually viewed in a negative light, however, Dr. Gavin helps...
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...other. To realize that the art is impressive, beautiful, and attainable. Every person can have an amazing tattoo. Every person can have their own unique tattoo. Having a tattoo can be an expression of who you are. Or what you believe in. Or something you cherish. Or just something you thought was fun. Craftsmen like Ami James, Tommy Montoya, Kat von D and Megan Massacre wound up noticeably acclaimed for their appearances on these shows. Their specialty was all of a sudden the concentration of prevailing press and their attitudes were known to all. Everyone wanted to get inked by them. So, naturally, other celebrities started getting inked by them. Rihanna, David Beckham, Angelina Jolie and Adam Levine, are a few cases of prevailing press symbols that have tattoos and transparently show them. It's a part of who they are now. What's more, aficionados of these and numerous different VIPs are presently getting inked quite recently like their objects of worship. Body art is become interminably inventive, requiring specialized aptitude and masterful expression. Photographed, highly praised, Rick Genest, defined by the Zombie Boy print, is an example of a living “human canvas” with the almost completely tattooed body. If you have not yet noticed it has the body almost completely tattooed. Not only that: the head is an open skull from which you can observe the crown of the brain, the glance sinks into the black of the orbits, the smile is embroidered by the dental roots. Looking at them...
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...capitalism. As we move into the 21st century, there is a new cultural and economic phenomenon arising: monopoly militarism. That is the subject this case study attempts to explore “ U.S. monopoly on the militarization of the world” . The Global arms trade can effectively be referred to as “the global weapons monopoly." Cold war and after During cold war days, the United States did have a major competitor. For instance, the Congressional Research Service's data for 1990, the last year of the Soviet Union's existence, shows global weapons sales totaling $32.7 billion, with the United States accounting for $12.1 billion of that or 37% of the market. For its part, the Soviet Union was responsible for a competitive $10.7 billion in deals inked that year. France, China, and the United Kingdom accounted for most of the rest. However in 2008, according to report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), $55.2 billion in weapons deals were concluded worldwide. Of that total, the United States was responsible for $37.8 billion in weapons sales agreements, or 68.4% of the total "trade." US agreements with all of its customers include not only sales of very costly major weapons systems, but also the upgrading and the support of systems previously provided. The arms agreements involving a wide variety of items such as spare parts, ammunition, ordnance, training, and support services can have significant costs associated with them. 2008 Global Weapons Trade When one nation...
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...Why People decide to get Tattoos University of Phoenix COM/150 | | Americans in general will decide to get a tattoo for several different reasons. They express themselves by having tattoos representing something important to them. When doing so, they will get tattoos with religious meanings, displaying military status, for acceptance, the death of a loved one, or something of independence in their lives. A tattoo or being inked is a permanent picture, design, or other marking on the skin by pricking it and staining it with an indelible dye. (Encarta Dictionary, 2007) Even though other Americans may judge them for being inked, a lot of people do not care of how those certain Americans might think about it. “Many Americans who do not have tattoos said they think that people with tattoos are less attractive (42%), less sexy (36%) and less intelligent (31%). They also think that those with tattoos are more rebellious (57%). In contrast, only 29% of those with tattoos think they are more rebellious.”(Vanishing Tattoo, 2003) When people are getting tattoos they are forming an expression of themselves in ink on their bodies. They are showing off to the world and everyone in it how they feel or how they live their day to day lives. People are not usually getting tattoos just for fun but mainly for a meaning, but...
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...ALL ABOUT PATENTS IN BOTSWANA Procedures for filing patent applications in Botswana Filing requirements for national phase PCT applications are as follows: * Power of attorney (simply signed; can be late-filed within one month) * Copy of published international application (required on the day of filing) * Specification, claims and abstract in English, if publication not in English (required on the day of filing) * Copy of international search report (can be late-filed, no set deadline) Filing requirements for invention patents are: * Power of attorney (simply signed; can be late-filed, within one month) * Specification, claims and abstract in English (required on the day of filing) * Formal drawings, if applicable (required on the day of filing) * Assignment of invention (can be late-filed, no set deadlines) How long will it take to register a patent and what are the standard costs? Approximately three years from filing. The official fee for filing a Botswana patent application is P300 (approximately $40) and the official fee for grant and publication is an additional P300. What is the scope of patent protection in your jurisdiction? A Botswana patent for a product confers upon the patentee the right to preclude any other person from making, importing, selling, using the product, or offering it for sale. What types of inventions or ideas can be patented? Are there any notable or unusual exceptions? An invention is...
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