Putting Wyeth’s painting next to Mondrian’s really helped me distinguish what he does to get the viewer to look at the left side of the painting to the right side and then back again. Like the large red block in Mondrian’s painting, our eye is instantly drawn to Christina lying in the field of dry grass. Wyeth then gets our eye to go to the right side of the painting by including a house in the top right hand corner just like Mondrian places a blue square in the top right hand corner of his…
There are seven types of psoriasis, the most common being Plaque Psoriasis, or psoriasis vulgaris, which is identified as raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. These patches may itch and burn. This kind of psoriasis can appear anywhere on your body. There is also Pustular Psoriasis which is more uncommon and mostly appears in adults. It is characterized by pus-filled bumps surrounded by inflamed, red skin. Erythrodermic Psoriasis is the least common, but it's very…
Thomas W. Truxes writes in “Defying Empire: Trading with the Enemy in Colonial New York that during the Seven Years' War”, New York's "most successful businessmen were daring, resourceful, and often ruthless." This assertion is supported throughout the book with multiple examples of how the successful businessmen of the time exhibited these traits. They were bold, inventive, and brutal. These men went to whatever lengths necessary to make money and ensure the security of their businesses. They…
Fracking has been a controversial topic for many years now and continues to be questioned. There are debates about the definition of fracking and whether the term refers to the entire industrial process or just the underground water blast that fractures the rock after the drilling is finished. One of the concerns about fracking are the flow back water containing a cocktail of chemicals used for many beneficial purposes but often contains radioactive materials and salts from the underground…
more access to natural gas and oil. “Shale gas made up a small share of natural gas productions in 2005, but has surged since then and in 2010 made up 20% of what is produced domestically. By 2030, the portion could be close to 50%.” (Robinson) Jobs in the energy related chemical sector is projected to…
BACKGROUND PAPER ON IRAN 1. This background paper is on Iran. It discusses the geography, military, and US interests within Iran. 2. Iran’s geography is very unique. It is a Middle Eastern country, bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It is also bordered by the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea.1 Iran is also within proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a heavily traveled, narrow passageway that measures 21 miles at its…
beginning and discovery of oil, also called petroleum back in those times. The tone was very reflective for me due to all the information that the video supplied the viewers with. It goes into detail about how the industry started and what came about it once everyone realized how valuable oil really was. There was so much that I really took in and really enjoyed learning about. Ida Tarbell and her journalism journey to expose a very powerful man who is known as the oil king himself, John D.…
They are these yellow, red and sometimes orange colored flowers that are eye catching even among other belles found in the garden. Their vibrant hues are not only captivating, but also have an uplifting ambiance. We know how relaxing plants are, but pairing them with the beauty of these waving and inviting petals make looking at them even more enjoyable. The beauty of marigold is not solely measurable through its appearance. It might not be common knowledge, but this gorgeous plant also offers…
UNIT 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARING TWO DIFFERENT ORGANISATIONS Task 1 – Purpose (P1) Organization 1 Profit-making organization: Exxon Mobil ExxonMobil is the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company. The organization uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. It operates globally and within the private sector of the economy and is often referred to as a ‘Private Empire’. Exxon Mobil holds an industry-leading…
in the unwanted situation. It’s up to the people who elect our representatives for the work to be done in the way people wanted it to be. Senate bill 440 had been introduced that would “restrict a county or municipality from fracturing treatment of oil and gas wells and the the use of the plastic bags have been banned in several cities” (Local Control). It was an effort to keep the cities clean for the people. If Local Control can be updated with their new policies that would keep the Texas and…