Thursday, January 23, 2020
Albert Einstein Essay -- biographies biography bio
Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany in 1879 to Jewish parents. In the year 1880 the Einsteins moved to Munich so that Albert could attend the school there. Albert's father started a factory there in Munich. The most charming story was told about the young Albert Einstein when he was 5. He was late to dinner because he was sitting out in the garden thinking under a tree, when he was brought to his father he noticed a small compass on Hermman Einstein's pocket watch. He was fascinated with the little compass and why it always pointed north. School for Einstein was a trying experience. For young Einstein "school is just like a barrack...and the teachers are like the officers who tell the soldiers what to do. If you don't learn your lessons by heart they scold or beat you. Even if you don't understand what the books say! They are angry when you ask questions-and I like to ask question."(2) Albert Einstein stayed at the school in Munich until he was about 15, then he left Munich to join his family in Milan. There he while hiking and listening to music he decided to be a theoretical physicist. After this decision was made he left Milan to go the the Zurich Polytechnic school in Switzerland. After a year of study he was admitted to the Zurich Polytechnic and completed a degree in physics. "Why should one not admit a man [to the United States]...who dares to oppose every war except the inevitable one with his own wife?" (1932) (1) Albert Einstein viewed the militarism with his homeland as disgusting. At the age of 16 renounced his German citizenship and became a Swiss citizen vowing never to hold German citizenship again. During World War I Einstein was the co-founder of the 'Bund Neues Vaterland'(League of the New Fa... ...." December 20, 1939 (4) "I cannot conceive of a God who rewards and punishes his creatures, or has a will of the kind that we experience in ourselves. Neither can I nor would I want to conceive of an individual who survives his physical death; let feeble souls, for fear or absurd egoism, cherish such thoughts." 1930 (1) Bibliography 1. Calaprice, Alice. The Expanded Quotable Einstein. Princeton University Press; Princeton, 2000. 2.Levinger, Elina. Albert Einstein. Simon & Schuster, Inc; New York, New York, 1949. 3. Goldsmith, Mackay, & Woudhuysen. Einstein the First Hundred Years. Pergamon Press; New York, 1980. 4. www.stcloud.msus.edu/~~lesikar/einstein/personal.html 5. Infeld, Leopold. Albert Eistein: His Work and its Influence on Our World. Charles Scribner's Sons; New York, 1950. 6. www.th.physik.uni-frankfurt.de/~jr/phys.einstein.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Analystics Analysis
Task IV Please analyze the theme of the poem, using the speech act hypotheses we have discussed in class. Please pay attention to the change of syntax in the second half of the poem. As the first part of the poem is imperatives and the theme of the poem is elegy, I firstly regard it as an advice or consolation, the poet advising others not to be bothered to find the traces of the person who died. A common condolence is generally soothing and pacifying, describing how the deceased will rest in peace, however, in this case the poet depicts with very unfavorable words, such as ââ¬Å"brittleâ⬠, ââ¬Å"coldâ⬠, and ââ¬Å"angryâ⬠, which is by no means reassuring or encouraging. Then I guess maybe it is a lament in which the poet uses uncomfortable words to give full vent to his sadness and resentment about his friendââ¬â¢s death. The second half of the poem changes from imperatives to declarative statements, depicting what happens to the deceased after the death. According to the poet, the deceased still doesnââ¬â¢t get peacefulness but, luckily, becomes an integral part of nature. Taking the two parts into consideration, I think the poem is a lament at the beginning and a placation for both others and the poet himself in the end. ELEGY Leonard Cohen Do not look for him In brittle mountain streams: They are too cold for any god; And do not examine the angry rivers For shreds of his soft body Or turn the shore stones for his blood; But in the warm salt ocean He is descending through cliffs Of slow green water And the hovering coloured fish Kiss his snow-bruised body And build their secret nests In his fluttering winding-sheet.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Mixed Cropping Agriculture Technique
Mixed cropping, also known as polyculture, inter-cropping, or co-cultivation, is a type of agriculture that involves planting two or more plants simultaneously in the same field, interdigitating the cropsââ¬âlike interlocking your fingersââ¬âso that they grow together. Since crops ripen during different seasons, planting more than one saves space and also provides a wealth of environmental benefits including maintaining a balance of input and outgo of soil nutrients; weed, disease, insect pest suppression; resistance to climate extremes (wet, dry, hot, cold); an increase in overall productivity, and management of scarce land resources to its maximum potential. Mixed Cropping in Prehistory Planting enormous fields with single cropsââ¬âmonocultural agricultureââ¬âis a recent invention of the industrial agricultural complex. While unequivocal archaeological evidence is difficult to come by, its believed that most agricultural field systems in the past involved some form of mixed cropping. Thats because even if botanical evidence of plant residues (such as starches or phytoliths) of multiple crops are discovered in an ancient field, its proven difficult to know they are the result of mixed cropping or rotation cropping. The primary reason for prehistoric multi-cropping probably had more to do with the needs of the farmers family, rather than any recognition that mixed cropping was a good idea. Its possible that certain plants adapted to multi-cropping over time as a result of the domestication process. Classic Mixed Cropping: Three Sisters The classic example of mixed cropping is that of the American three sisters:à maize, beans, and cucurbits (squash and pumpkins). The three sisters were domesticated at different times but eventually, they were combined to form an important component of Native American agriculture and cuisine. The mixed cropping of the three sisters, historically documented by the Seneca and Iroquois tribes in the U.S. northeast, probably began sometime after 1000 C.E. The method consists of planting all three seeds in the same hole. As they grow, the maize provides a stalk for the beans to climb on, the beans are nutrient-rich to offset those taken out by the maize, and the squash grows low to the ground to combat weed growth and keep water from evaporating from the soil in the heat. Modern Mixed Cropping Agronomists studying mixed crops have had mixed results determining if yield differences can be achieved with mixed versus monoculture crops. (For example, the combination of wheat and chickpeas might work in one part of the world but might fail in another.) Overall, however, it appears that measurably good outcomes resultà when the right combination is cropped together. Mixed cropping is best suited for small-scale farming where harvesting is done by hand. The process has been successfully employed to improve income and food production for small farmers and lessen the likelihood of total crop failure because even if one crop fails, others in the field might still produce. Mixed cropping also requires fewer nutrient inputs such as fertilizers, pruning, pest control, and irrigation than monoculture farming, and as is often more cost-effective as a result. Benefits The practice of mixed cropping has been proven to provides a rich, biodiverse environment, fostering habitat and species richness for animals and beneficial insect species including butterflies and bees. There is even some evidence to suggest that polycultural fields produce higher yields as compared to monocultural fields in some situations, and almost always increase biomass richness over time. Polyculture in forests, heathlands, grasslands, and marshes has been particularly important for the regrowth of biodiversity in Europe. Sources Cardoso, E.J.B.N.; Nogueira, M.A.; Ferraz, S.M.G. Biological N2 fixation and mineral N in common beanââ¬âmaize intercropping or sole cropping in southeastern Brazil in Experimental Agriculture 43(03), pp. 319-330. 2007Daellenbach, G.C.; Kerridge, P.C.; Wolfe, M.S.; Frossard, E.; Finckh, M.R. Plant productivity in cassava-based mixed cropping systems in Colombian hillside farms in Agriculture, Ecosystems Environment 105(4), pp. 595-614. 2005Pech-Hoil, R.; Ferrer, M.M.; Aguilar-Espinosa, M.; Valdez-Ojeda, R.; Garza-Caligaris, L.E.; Rivera-Madrid, R. Variation in the mating system of Bixa orellana L. (achiote) under three different agronomic systems in Scientia Horticulturae 223(Supplement C), pp. 31-37. 2017Picasso V.D.; Brummer, E.C.; Liebman, M.; Dixon, P.M.; Wilsey. B.J. Crop Species Diversity Affects Productivity and Weed Suppression in Perennial Polycultures under Two Management Strategies in Crop Science 48(1), pp. 331-342. 2008.Plieninger. T.; Hà ¶chtl, F.; Spek, T. Tradit ional land-use and nature conservation in European rural landscapes in Environmental Science Policy 9(4), pp. 317-321. 2006
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Population Figures for the Dynasties of Ancient China
As of 2016, the population of China was 1.38 billion people. That phenomenal number is matched by enormous early population figures. Censuses were taken as a rule by ancient rulers beginning in the Zhou Dynasty, but what the rulers were counting is somewhat in doubt. Some censuses refer to the number of persons as mouths and the number of households as doors. But, conflicting figures are given for the same dates and its possible that the numbers refer not to the total population, but taxpayers, or people who were available for either military or corvee labor duties. By the Qing Dynasty, the government was using a ting or tax unit to count in the census, which is based on a head count of population and more on the ability of the population to support the elites. Xia Dynasty 2070ââ¬â1600 BCE The Xia dynasty is the first known dynasty in China, but even its existence is doubted by some scholars in China and elsewhere. The first census was said by Han dynasty historians to have been taken by Yu the Great in about 2000 BCE, with a total of 13,553,923 people or possibly households. Further, the figures are likely Han Dynasty propaganda Shang Dynasty 1600ââ¬â1100 BCE No surviving censuses. Zhou Dynasty 1027ââ¬â221 BCE Censuses became normal instruments of public administration, and several rulers ordered them at regular intervals, but the statistics are somewhat in doubt 1000 BCE: 13,714,923 persons680 BCE: 11,841,923 persons Qin Dynasty 221ââ¬â206 BCE The Qin Dynasty was the first time China was unified under a centralized government. With the ending of wars, iron implements, farming techniques, and irrigation were developed. No surviving censuses. Han Dynasty 206 BCEââ¬â220 CE About the turn of the Common Era, population censuses in China became statistically useful for the entire united mainland. By 2 CE, censuses were taken and recorded on occasion. Western Han 2 CE: persons per household: 4.9Eastern Han 57ââ¬â156 CE, persons per household: 4.9ââ¬â5.82 CE: 59,594,978 persons, 12,233,062 households156 CE: 56,486,856 persons, 10,677,960 households Six Dynasties (Period of Disunity) 220ââ¬â589 CE Liu Sung State, 464 CE, 5.3 million persons, 900,000 households Sui Dynasty 581ââ¬â618 CE 606 CE: persons per household 5.2, 46,019,956 persons, 8,907,536 households Tang Dynasty 618ââ¬â907 CE 634ââ¬â643 CE: 12,000,000 persons, 2,992,779 households707ââ¬â755 CE: persons per household 5.7-6.0754 CE: 52,880,488 persons, 7,662,800 tax payers755 CE: 52,919,309 persons, 8,208,321 tax payers845 CE: 4,955,151 households Five Dynasties 907ââ¬â960 CE After the fall of the Tang dynasty, China was split into several states and consistent population data for the entire county is not available. Song Dynasty 960ââ¬â1279 CE 1006ââ¬â1223 CE: persons per household 1.4-2.61006 CE: 15,280,254 persons, 7,417,507 households1063 CE: 26,421,651 persons, 12,462,310 households1103 CE: 45,981,845 persons, 20,524,065 households1160 CE: 19,229,008 persons, 11,575,753 households1223 CE: 28,320,085 persons, 12,670,801 households Yuan Dynasty 1271ââ¬â1368 CE 1290-1292 CE: persons per household 4.5-4.61290 CE: 58,834,711 persons, 13,196,206 households1330 CE: 13,400,699 households Ming Dynasty 1368ââ¬â1644 CE 1381ââ¬â1626 CE: persons per household 4.8-7.11381 CE: 59,873305 persons, 10,654,362 households1450 CE: 53,403,954 persons, 9,588,234 households1520 CE: 60,606,220 persons, 9,399,979 households1620ââ¬â1626 CE: 51,655,459 persons, 9,835,416 households Qing Dynasty 1655ââ¬â1911 CE In 1740, the Qing dynasty emperor ordered that population statistics be compiled annually, a system known as pao-chia, which required each household to keep a tablet by their door with a list of all the members of the household. Later those tablets were kept in regional offices. 1751 CE: 207 million persons1781 CE: 270 million persons1791 CE: 294 million persons1811 CE: 347 million persons1821 CE: 344 million persons1831 CE: 383 million persons1841 CE: 400 million persons1851 CE: 417 million persons Sources Duan C-Q, Gan X-C, Jeanny W, and Chien PK. 1998. Relocation of Civilization Centers in Ancient China: Environmental Factors. Ambio 27(7):572-575.Durand JD. 1960. The Population Statistics of China, A.D. 2-1953. Population Studies 13(3):209-256.
Saturday, December 21, 2019
The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne Essay - 1415 Words
ââ¬Å"The happiness of the wicked passes away like a torrent!â⬠This quote from Jean Baptiste Racin summarizes The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne in one sentence. The novelââ¬â¢s main focus is on three main characters and how the sins they commit affect their lives in the strict Puritan town of Boston around the year 1642. Hawthorne was very knowledgeable of his Puritan ancestry and shows it by incorporating some important thoughts and traditions into this story about sin and confession. Throughout the novel, the physical, social, mental and emotional changes that result from sin in the lives of the characters are never positive and the outcome of their spiritual battles are not always good; but the author makes it perfectly clear to us that concealing sin is not wise. Hawthorne begins the first chapter of the novel with Hesterââ¬â¢s punishment. She had committed adultery, a crime that the Puritans often punished by death. 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Friday, December 13, 2019
Schools Should Ask Students to Evaluate Their Teachers Free Essays
Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. There are with no doubt a lot of good and experienced teachers, but in my opinion there are also a lot that do not belong in the classroom. Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers in order to avoid choosing bad and inexperienced teachers, in order to learn what students like and dislike about the teaching methods and to make them feel more valuable for the school. We will write a custom essay sample on Schools Should Ask Students to Evaluate Their Teachers or any similar topic only for you Order Now First of all, a good teacher should have enough educational experience, he should know how to make himself understood, he should treat his students with respect, he should be helpful and concerned. A lot of teachers donââ¬â¢t have these qualities. If teachers are evaluated by their students and their opinions are really taken serious, I think that this problem would be if not entirely removed then at least reduced. Teachers play an important role in studentââ¬â¢s lives and they should be very carefully chosen. Second of all, the quality of teaching is also very important and it is something that the administration of school cannot accurately estimate. Students should be able to grade and evaluate the teaching methods in class. They observe teachersââ¬â¢ work every day and can say what is easy or difficult for them, which activities they enjoy the most or what kind of exams they prefer. In addition to this, knowing that their opinions matter would make students feel more valuable for the school and less controlled by the teachers. Students would feel better and more confident if they know that they are not the only ones that are going to be grated at the end of the year. Moreover, evaluating teachers is good for the students because is teaches them honesty and responsibility. To sum up, I think that evaluating teachers by students would be very useful for the whole educational system. It helps choosing the right teachers, the right teaching methods and it is beneficial for the students themselves. How to cite Schools Should Ask Students to Evaluate Their Teachers, Essay examples
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Reflection on Differences in Media
Question: Discuss about theReflection on Differences in Media. Answer: Introduction: Australia is a land of cultural diversity. The Australian identity is a product of its geography and history. The continent saw a predominance of European colonialism in the past. Hence one would find a multitude of culture in Australia (Hughey 2013). In the modern technological world, television plays a vital role in the process of multiculturalism. Today, humans live in a world which is largely dependent on media. It is the media which plays a pivotal part in manifesting cultural differences. In the present scenario, television channels exhibit the sense of identity, development of ideology, and cultural understanding of an individual and the society as a whole. In the world of globalization, one would find the cultural barriers breaking. Despite being one of the fastest growing economies in the world, I found cultural differences. People develop their notion of society on their understanding and consumption of popular culture. Popular media here plays a significant part in conveying such messages. This spread of culture may prove to be both advantageous and disadvantageous. While television may act as a vehicle for the development of national culture and politics, it may also subvert and challenge them (Moran et al. 2014). Though the portrayal of actors from different cultural backgrounds has improved over the past few years, representation of cultural differences in commercial television channels persist. For instance, I found an indigent representation of Aboriginals. In fact, Aboriginal actors are hardly seen in television channels. They are not given sustaining roles (Griffiths 2013). The cultural differences in commercial channels are represented through food, clothing, language, rule, and laws. If one watches an Australian drama or a comedy series, one may come across the differences. For instance, a program set in Sydney or Melbourne appears to have a setting of a different universe altogether. The scenes look unreal. One cannot identify with the actual place. There is a constant lack of diversity. It seems that a mass migration never happened in the past. Various ethnic foods like Pad That, Kebabs, and dumplings feature in television. But one can only find the whites having them. The Aboriginal Australian is never portrayed. Moreover, there is a shallow portrayal of the original mainstream Australia. Set in Melbourne, one of the most culturally diversified city in the world, the popular ABC miniseries, The Beautiful Lie, has no non-white characters (ABC Television, 2016). All the characters were white. The TV shows Here Come the Habibs, and The Family Law are the greatest examples of the awkward portrayal of diversity and race by media. The director of the show, The Family Law claims that that the series is about race. But when I looked deeply, I found that the slapstick humor is derived from the hilarious situations in which the characters find themselves. The humor and tension in the show do not come from the ethnicity of the characters (Programs, 2016). Dominant discourse is defined as the written, spoken, and behavioral expectations that are shared within a cultural group. In fact, discourse is a way of talking about a subject. It comprises meanings that are understood by people of a particular culture. A language is a powerful tool which can empower as well as disempower differences. The television programs highlight the privileges that one can get due to the whiteness of ones skin. This is indicative of the dominance that the whites have over the indigenous Australians in the society. It is essential to decentre whiteness and recognize ontological and epistemological assumptions that are invisible and deeply embedded. It is often seen that the Australian society is portrayed in the Anglo way (Hughey 2013). It is imperative to cast actors correctly to ameliorate cultural differences. Laws such as the Broadcasting Act can contribute a lot in constructing and fostering a sense of national identity. The perception of individuals in s ociety changes through television programs. In fact, they play a pivotal role in shaping and defining the culture of a country or society. Hence, it is of utmost importance to portray the culture and identity of an ethnic group or race in a proper way. Television castings have greater and wider implications on the people in society. Television, in fact, acts as an agent of successful socialization. Thus, television programs create a sense and an understanding of dominant ideologies, national and cultural identity, and knowledge of the particular culture. Television acts as a vehicle to transmit knowledge at different levels. It is a great contributor to the development of national and political identity through current affairs, news. Through infotainment, drama, and documentary, television creates a cultural identity and thus hold the power to eliminate differences (Van Dijck and Poel 2015). Cultural diversity is helpful in creating social coherence. The television broadcasting sector of Australia must strive towards presenting the actual Aboriginal culture of Australia. A lack of opportunity for ethnically diverse Australian groups would create angst and dissatisfaction among the people. Inclusiveness of cultural diversity would promote the voices which were previously not heard. Cultural diversity means giving value to the alternative voices. The egalitarian spirit of portraying diverse culture must make its way to the television screen (Dixson 2015). Then only can it percolate into the society. Inclusiveness must find its way to the mainstream channels. State-funded broadcasters like the ABC and the SBS must broadcast more shows like the Legally Brown and Black Comedy. Legally Brown is a show based on a sketch comedy by Nazeem Hussain. It focuses on the perception that whites have of the people of color (YouTube, 2016). On the other hand, Black Comedy is a show develo ped and performed by Indigenous Australians. Both the shows are widely different from what is shown to audiences on prime time television screens by commercial networks (ABC Television, 2016). The other is given a voice in these niche programs. The Australians are unaccustomed to hear such voices with so much of assertiveness. This makes the shows confronting. Media platforms must support such views and present them before the Australian audience more regularly and more efficiently. Moreover, they must be aired at prime time so that the shows can reach a wider audience and create a greater impact. Such television programs are a great opportunity for the indigenous Australians who are otherwise not given any chance to show their creative skills and enhance their talent. I feel that the strategy of cultural inclusiveness would support the voices and needs of people from myriad cultures. It would give value to the unique contribution that the Aborigines make in society. Awareness, compromise, and negotiations must be inculcated to add to the value of the indigenous Australians. The society must support people from diverse cultures. This would help in a better understanding of social, academic, and administrative culture. Mostly, it is essential to regard cross-cultural and multicultural interaction for it is an opportunity for everyone to learn. The interaction between the whites and the colored people would enhance communication in society as well. It would reduce and close the gap in society and further help the Aborigines to live life with a better experience. Giving voice to the other' and centralizing them in the society would reduce the unemployment rates thereby improving their mental and physical health conditions. The colored Australians woul d be able to educate their children and thus create better employment opportunities for the generations yet to come (Ng and Metz 2015). The media is a crucial vehicle that can make a positive impact on the people in society. It can contribute a lot to fight against ethnic and racial discrimination, and against intolerance as media can foster within people a culture of understanding between different cultural, religious, and ethnic groups. Television channels and media are a medium to implement the freedom of expression. Television channels like SBS and NITV can conduct chat shows. Reporting facts and incidents appropriately and sensitively would contribute a lot to reduce tension between groups and communities of different ethnic and racial groups. Documentaries on channels like SBS must be broadcast. For instance, the documentary Immigration Nation talks about various immigration stories of people. Showrunners thus play a significant role in creating diversity. This would, in turn, promote cultural diversity as such media outlets would develop communication, address differences, increase choices, and provide an oppo rtunity to express multicultural dialogues. Individuals and representatives must be given the opportunity to voice their ideas, culture, and knowledge in their language (Dixson 2015). Television programs must provide subtitles for ethnic programs so that everyone can enjoy and get a scope for appreciation. It would also lead to the development of the Australian society. The government must make special provisions to present multicultural minority programs. Moreover, it is the responsibility of the government to ensure a fair presentation of a group or race. Programs must reflect the countrys cultural diversity instead of portraying just a section of society. Channels must conduct independent reviews of the practices in media. Strategies and policies must be developed to cope up with the existing issues. A deeper understanding of multiculturalism would surely help people to accept the cultural diversity that exists within the nation. References ABC Television. 2016.Black Comedy. [online] Available at https://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/black-comedy/ [Accessed 7 Sep. 2016]. ABC Television. 2016.The Beautiful Lie. [online] Available at: https://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/beautiful-lie/ [Accessed 7 Sep. 2016]. Biddle, N. and Swee, H., 2012. The relationship between wellbeing and Indigenous land, language and culture in Australia.Australian Geographer,43(3), pp.215-232. Dixson, M., 2015. Identity in Australia: Issues and Strategies for the Early to Mid Twenty-First Century.Australian Studies,8. Griffiths, A., 2013.Wondrous difference: Cinema, anthropology, and turn-of-the-century visual culture. Columbia University Press. Hughey, M.W., 2013. Whiteness And Social Change: Remnant Colonialisms And White Civility In Australia And Canada. Ethnic and Racial Studies,36(6), pp.1110-1110. Jacobs, K., 2016.Experience and representation: contemporary perspectives on migration in Australia.Routledge. Moran, R.T., Abramson, N.R. and Moran, S.V., 2014.Managing cultural differences. Routledge. Ng, E.S. and Metz, I., 2015. Multiculturalism as a strategy for national competitiveness: The case for Canada and Australia.Journal of Business Ethics,128(2), pp.253-266. Programs. 2016.Watch The Family Law, based on the best-selling book by Benjamin Law. [online] Available at: https://www.sbs.com.au/programs/the-family-law [Accessed 7 Sep. 2016]. Spencer, S., 2014.Race and ethnicity: Culture, identity and representation. Routledge. Van Dijck, J. and Poell, T., 2015. Making public television social? Public service broadcasting and the challenges of social media.Television New Media,16(2), pp.148-164. YouTube. 2016.Channel Nine - Here Come The Habibs Promo (2016). [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZr7gMG13wQ [Accessed 7 Sep. 2016]. YouTube. 2016.Legally Brown. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/user/legallybrownsbs [Accessed 7 Sep. 2016].
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