This document contains 5 photos taken by the author to showcase different colors. Each photo is accompanied by a brief description of how the photo was taken and what it aims to show. The photos highlight the colors yellow, greenish-yellow, blue and pink, orange, and pink. They demonstrate how light interacts with objects to bring out various hues and make certain colors stand out against others.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
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for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
2. Yellow
This is a
photo of a
sunflower
illuminated
by a yellow
reading
light.
To take this picture,
I held the sunflower
up to a white wall.
Then shined a light
on the flowers to get
the shadow on the
wall and brighten the
color on the three
sunflowers.
This shows a sense of color
because there is a variety of
different types of yellows. The
yellows are projected through the
light and flowers. Although there
are different colors in the photo,
the colors are given a yellowish
tint.
3. greenish-yel
low
I took this photo using
the natural light coming
from the sky and the light
coming through the leaves.
To get this angle I took
the photo from under need
the trunk.
This is a
photo of a
green and
yellow
leafed
tree. This
tree was in
the big
park across
the street
from my
home
This photograph was shows a
sense of color because of
light shining through the
background. Also, the green
leaves pop out with all the
yellow leave surrounding
them. Also the yellow that
is starting seep in and take
over the green leaves.
4. Blue and pink
This photo was
from a fish tank
in Connecticut.
This a photo of
a coral from the
fish tank in my
dad’s home.
I took this photo by
placing my phone close
to the glass of the
tank. This was so there
wouldn’t be any glare
from the windows. Also
to make the coral the
main focus, cutting out
the other rocks and
corals that are in the
background. Then I found
the area I wanted to
focus my photo on.
This photo shows a sense of color
because of the UV light that is shining
from the top of the tank. This light
makes the coral and the water inside
blue. This also makes the other colors
on the coral more vibrant.
5. orange
This photo consist
of orange flowers.
This photo was taken
when waiting on the
line for a haunted
hayride.
I took this photo with my phone by
getting close to the flower arrangement
in the pot. This blurred the two front
flowers in the photograph and the pink
flowers towards the end of the picture.
I then increased the exposure and
darkened the shadows.
This shows a
sense of color
because of the
frequent color
orange throughout
the picture. The
orange flowers is
also the main
focal point.
6. pink
This
photo is
of a tree
at sesame
street
that had
red and
pink
leaves.
I took this by getting close to
the leaves/ tree. Also to
create a short depth of field
in the background and to make
the reddish-pink leaves the
focal point of the photo. This
also caused a slight blur
effect on the green leaves in
the background.
This photo shows a sense of color because
the main color shown is the color that is
on the leaves. Also, the greenery in the
background makes the reddish leaves pop
more in the photograph. Although there are
different colors, they are colors that
don’t clash with each other.
