The document discusses the history and development of paper money. It describes how paper money was first used as promissory notes and certificates that could be exchanged for precious metals like gold or silver. Over time, governments and banks began to issue paper money that was not backed by precious metals, which led to the fiat currency that is used in most modern economies today.
1. The document describes a story called "For-Never" about a boy named Romeo who becomes infatuated with a girl named Sophia but does not realize she only sees him as a friend.
2. It outlines the plot of their relationship developing until Sophia leaves for studies abroad and later introduces her boyfriend on a date with Romeo.
3. The document also discusses psychological concepts like stereotyping, confirmation bias, and attitude formation that are demonstrated through the story.
This document provides an analysis of existing structures at Cape Rachado site in Port Dickson, Malaysia. It describes various pathways, stairs, railings, retaining walls, gazebos, signboards, benches, observatory decks, picnic tables, and a beach gazebo. For each structure, it details materials used, dimensions, strengths, and weaknesses. Concrete and reinforced concrete are common materials used due to durability. Structures blend into the natural surroundings using materials like wood and adopting traditional Malay design elements. The document evaluates each structure's suitability for the site and visitors.
Joan of Arc leads the French army to victory over the English in several battles. However, she is eventually wounded in combat and captured by the English. She is put on trial for heresy and sentenced to death by burning at the stake. The document also depicts King Charles VII's coronation at Reims Cathedral after the French victories, cementing his status as ruler of France. It provides context of the battles between the French and English in 15th century France during the Hundred Years War through dramatizing key events in Joan of Arc's life.
- Social loafing depicts individuals putting in less effort when working in a group compared to individually. The student tends to perform better and get better grades on individual assignments versus group projects.
- There are various social psychological perspectives that help explain why students experience stress, such as sociocultural, evolutionary, social cognitive, and social learning perspectives.
- Social cognition concepts like confirmation bias and self-fulfilling prophecies influence our perceptions and expectations of ourselves and others in socially interactive situations.
This document outlines the planning process for a play about Joan of Arc. It will include scenes depicting French culture before the Hundred Years War, the two-day Siege of Orleans where Joan led the French army to victory, and the coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral. Costumes will include armor for soldiers, bishops and the king. Props will feature weapons and items for the coronation. The design process will start with brainstorming, then delegating tasks, with group members assisting on larger projects. References include history websites about Joan of Arc and her role in Charles' coronation.
1. The document provides information about a report submitted by a group of students for their Architecture Culture and History 2 course. The report details the Bank Negara Malaysia building.
2. Bank Negara Malaysia was built in 1970 and designed by Nik Mohamed Mahmood to house the functions of Malaysia's central banking system. It is located near important government buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
3. The report includes sections on the building's history, architect, site context, architectural layout, style, construction methods, and individual components analyzed by group members. It follows a typical report structure with individual and group components.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
The document discusses the history and development of paper money. It describes how paper money was first used as promissory notes and certificates that could be exchanged for precious metals like gold or silver. Over time, governments and banks began to issue paper money that was not backed by precious metals, which led to the fiat currency that is used in most modern economies today.
1. The document describes a story called "For-Never" about a boy named Romeo who becomes infatuated with a girl named Sophia but does not realize she only sees him as a friend.
2. It outlines the plot of their relationship developing until Sophia leaves for studies abroad and later introduces her boyfriend on a date with Romeo.
3. The document also discusses psychological concepts like stereotyping, confirmation bias, and attitude formation that are demonstrated through the story.
This document provides an analysis of existing structures at Cape Rachado site in Port Dickson, Malaysia. It describes various pathways, stairs, railings, retaining walls, gazebos, signboards, benches, observatory decks, picnic tables, and a beach gazebo. For each structure, it details materials used, dimensions, strengths, and weaknesses. Concrete and reinforced concrete are common materials used due to durability. Structures blend into the natural surroundings using materials like wood and adopting traditional Malay design elements. The document evaluates each structure's suitability for the site and visitors.
Joan of Arc leads the French army to victory over the English in several battles. However, she is eventually wounded in combat and captured by the English. She is put on trial for heresy and sentenced to death by burning at the stake. The document also depicts King Charles VII's coronation at Reims Cathedral after the French victories, cementing his status as ruler of France. It provides context of the battles between the French and English in 15th century France during the Hundred Years War through dramatizing key events in Joan of Arc's life.
- Social loafing depicts individuals putting in less effort when working in a group compared to individually. The student tends to perform better and get better grades on individual assignments versus group projects.
- There are various social psychological perspectives that help explain why students experience stress, such as sociocultural, evolutionary, social cognitive, and social learning perspectives.
- Social cognition concepts like confirmation bias and self-fulfilling prophecies influence our perceptions and expectations of ourselves and others in socially interactive situations.
This document outlines the planning process for a play about Joan of Arc. It will include scenes depicting French culture before the Hundred Years War, the two-day Siege of Orleans where Joan led the French army to victory, and the coronation of King Charles VII at Reims Cathedral. Costumes will include armor for soldiers, bishops and the king. Props will feature weapons and items for the coronation. The design process will start with brainstorming, then delegating tasks, with group members assisting on larger projects. References include history websites about Joan of Arc and her role in Charles' coronation.
1. The document provides information about a report submitted by a group of students for their Architecture Culture and History 2 course. The report details the Bank Negara Malaysia building.
2. Bank Negara Malaysia was built in 1970 and designed by Nik Mohamed Mahmood to house the functions of Malaysia's central banking system. It is located near important government buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
3. The report includes sections on the building's history, architect, site context, architectural layout, style, construction methods, and individual components analyzed by group members. It follows a typical report structure with individual and group components.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
This document outlines a community service initiative to revitalize the learning environment at SMK Methodist school in Banting, Malaysia. The project aims to address the school's lack of spaces for group discussion, private study, and recreational activities by developing the unused school garden area. The 85 square meter site is well-shaded and ventilated, though it is currently mosquito-infested and unused. The proposed design involves installing a modular and flexible structure with movable curtains to accommodate different group sizes and activities. The project aims to provide students with a better learning space while developing the students' skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
This document discusses the adaptation of vernacular Malay architecture into the contemporary design of the Telegraph Pole House in Langkawi, Malaysia. It begins by outlining some of the significant features of traditional Malay houses, including their focus on thermal comfort through design strategies like high ceilings, ventilation openings, and natural materials. It then describes the site context and climate of the Telegraph Pole House, noting its location on a small hill surrounded by green fields and traditional villages. The document analyzes how the design of the Telegraph Pole House addresses the local tropical climate through features like its orientation and natural materials. It aims to show how the house successfully adapted elements of vernacular Malay architecture for a modern design.
This document provides details about the fire protection system proposed for an old folks' home building project. It includes an introduction to fire protection systems and definitions of active and passive fire protection. It also describes the components of an active fire protection system including various types of fire detectors, alarm systems, and firefighting systems. The document proposes specific systems for the old folks' home including smoke detectors, fire alarm panels, emergency lights, manual call points, fire extinguishers, and a dry riser system.
This document discusses several psychological concepts:
1) Social loafing refers to people exerting less effort in a group due to less accountability. It impacts group cohesion and the ability to gauge individual efforts.
2) Attribution theory is about interpreting the causes of one's own actions, considering both dispositional and situational factors.
3) Introspection involves examining one's own conscious thoughts and feelings by turning off biases and adopting a neutral perspective to look within.
Advertising is a paid form of non-personal promotion delivered through media outlets to inform people about new products and services, persuade them to purchase through reminders and repeated exposure, and encourage repeat buying. Advertising that misleads customers about products or tricks them into purchases can be considered false advertising and open companies up to legal complaints or lawsuits from consumers.
This document outlines the plans for a charity drive business project organized by students to raise funds for an old folks home. The group will sell various products like candies, breads, and curry puffs as well as provide henna art and hairstyling services. They analyze target markets, competitors, and develop strategies for product packaging, pricing, and promotion over 5 days. The objective is to raise RM2,500 for the charity through creative and strategic business planning and experience different business functions and social responsibilities.
This document outlines a business plan for an animal cafe. It details the products and services offered including food/beverage and animal interactions. The target market is middle-income individuals interested in unusual animals. It presents weaknesses like high prices and lists staff roles. Financial projections estimate annual profits of over $1 million based on entrance fees, photos, food sales, and animal feed costs as the main expenses. Past profits are shown to be decreasing yearly. References for the business plan are also included.
1) The document compares and contrasts the musical films Mamma Mia! and Tangled. Mamma Mia! is a 2008 live-action film based on ABBA songs, about a bride finding her father. Tangled is Disney's 2010 animated film loosely based on Rapunzel, about a girl with magical healing hair.
2) The films differ in their portrayal of mothers - Mamma Mia!'s Donna lovingly raises her daughter, while Tangled's Rapunzel is imprisoned and controlled by the witch Mother Gothel.
3) The main characters also differ - outgoing Sophie invites her fathers to her wedding, while introverted Rapunzel spends 18 years trapped in a tower
Bak kut teh is a Chinese pork rib soup that originated in Fujian province, China and was introduced to Malaysia and Singapore by Hokkien immigrants in the 19th century. The document discusses two bak kut teh restaurants - Ah Hock Seafood Bak Kut Teh restaurant, which combines bak kut teh with local seafood, and Ah Ping Bak Kut Teh restaurant. It also analyzes the competitors for each restaurant and provides recommendations to help the restaurants improve their operations and growth.
This document provides a summary of the history and variants of bak kut teh, a herbal pork rib soup that originated from Fujian, China. It details how the dish was brought to Malaysia and Singapore by Hokkien immigrants in the 19th century. There are numerous regional variants of bak kut teh across Malaysia and Singapore depending on local Chinese dialects. The document also gives an overview of the typical ingredients in bak kut teh including different pork cuts, herbs, vegetables, and rice or noodle accompaniments.
The document summarizes three murals created by different artists to communicate messages. The first mural by Chua Chi Yan aims to raise awareness about endangered hippopotamuses and uses augmented reality. The second by Syafiq Rasyid Abdul Jalil is a 3D installation titled "Quit Smoking" that depicts damaged lungs to discourage smoking. The third mural by Kenji Chai uses an orangutan mother and child to metaphorically represent the struggles of single mothers in Malaysia.
This document outlines an assignment for a course on Effective Public Communication. Students are required to work in groups of 4-5 and give a 15-20 minute oral presentation analyzing concepts of communication found in examples of mural paintings or steel artwork. The presentation must describe the artist's background, the artwork, and identify and analyze 5 communication concepts found within the chosen artworks. Students must submit their presentation materials and follow APA referencing guidelines. They will be assessed based on their understanding of the task, the quality of their content and argument, use of references, and grammar.
This document provides details of a final landscape design project for a 10x10 meter site located on a balcony between two buildings on the Taylor's University campus. The group analyzed the site conditions, including location, vegetation, sunlight, and accessibility. Their design concept was to create a peaceful Japanese-inspired garden called Heiwa Park, with various plantings and seating areas at different elevations to provide a relaxing space for students and staff. Master plans, planting plans, and construction details are included to propose the design and layout of the new green space.
The document discusses product design and the product design process. It defines product design as the process of creating and developing new products through detailed study, design ideas, and extending into production, logistics and marketing. The main stages of the product design process are research, design, manufacturing, and marketing. Product designers enhance a product's emotional appeal, improve functionality, make products more efficient, and make them cheaper to produce through innovative design and materials. Drawing techniques used in product design include freehand drawing, concept sketching, thematic sketches, schematic sketches, rendering, and drawing on computer.
The document proposes an underground city. It summarizes an ancient underground city called Derinkuyu in Turkey that had 18 levels extending 60 meters deep and could shelter 20,000 people. Key features discussed are its ventilation shafts, tunnels, and wells to provide fresh water. These characteristics will influence the design of the proposed underground city. The document also briefly mentions another ancient underground city in Burlington, UK but provides few details. Overall the document researches and investigates existing underground cities as part of developing a proposal for a new underground city.
In some countries young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies. What do you think are the causes and effects of this condition? Plan your response, and then write a cause or effect essay.
This document outlines a community service initiative to revitalize the learning environment at SMK Methodist school in Banting, Malaysia. The project aims to address the school's lack of spaces for group discussion, private study, and recreational activities by developing the unused school garden area. The 85 square meter site is well-shaded and ventilated, though it is currently mosquito-infested and unused. The proposed design involves installing a modular and flexible structure with movable curtains to accommodate different group sizes and activities. The project aims to provide students with a better learning space while developing the students' skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
This document discusses the adaptation of vernacular Malay architecture into the contemporary design of the Telegraph Pole House in Langkawi, Malaysia. It begins by outlining some of the significant features of traditional Malay houses, including their focus on thermal comfort through design strategies like high ceilings, ventilation openings, and natural materials. It then describes the site context and climate of the Telegraph Pole House, noting its location on a small hill surrounded by green fields and traditional villages. The document analyzes how the design of the Telegraph Pole House addresses the local tropical climate through features like its orientation and natural materials. It aims to show how the house successfully adapted elements of vernacular Malay architecture for a modern design.
This document provides details about the fire protection system proposed for an old folks' home building project. It includes an introduction to fire protection systems and definitions of active and passive fire protection. It also describes the components of an active fire protection system including various types of fire detectors, alarm systems, and firefighting systems. The document proposes specific systems for the old folks' home including smoke detectors, fire alarm panels, emergency lights, manual call points, fire extinguishers, and a dry riser system.
This document discusses several psychological concepts:
1) Social loafing refers to people exerting less effort in a group due to less accountability. It impacts group cohesion and the ability to gauge individual efforts.
2) Attribution theory is about interpreting the causes of one's own actions, considering both dispositional and situational factors.
3) Introspection involves examining one's own conscious thoughts and feelings by turning off biases and adopting a neutral perspective to look within.
Advertising is a paid form of non-personal promotion delivered through media outlets to inform people about new products and services, persuade them to purchase through reminders and repeated exposure, and encourage repeat buying. Advertising that misleads customers about products or tricks them into purchases can be considered false advertising and open companies up to legal complaints or lawsuits from consumers.
This document outlines the plans for a charity drive business project organized by students to raise funds for an old folks home. The group will sell various products like candies, breads, and curry puffs as well as provide henna art and hairstyling services. They analyze target markets, competitors, and develop strategies for product packaging, pricing, and promotion over 5 days. The objective is to raise RM2,500 for the charity through creative and strategic business planning and experience different business functions and social responsibilities.
This document outlines a business plan for an animal cafe. It details the products and services offered including food/beverage and animal interactions. The target market is middle-income individuals interested in unusual animals. It presents weaknesses like high prices and lists staff roles. Financial projections estimate annual profits of over $1 million based on entrance fees, photos, food sales, and animal feed costs as the main expenses. Past profits are shown to be decreasing yearly. References for the business plan are also included.
1) The document compares and contrasts the musical films Mamma Mia! and Tangled. Mamma Mia! is a 2008 live-action film based on ABBA songs, about a bride finding her father. Tangled is Disney's 2010 animated film loosely based on Rapunzel, about a girl with magical healing hair.
2) The films differ in their portrayal of mothers - Mamma Mia!'s Donna lovingly raises her daughter, while Tangled's Rapunzel is imprisoned and controlled by the witch Mother Gothel.
3) The main characters also differ - outgoing Sophie invites her fathers to her wedding, while introverted Rapunzel spends 18 years trapped in a tower
Bak kut teh is a Chinese pork rib soup that originated in Fujian province, China and was introduced to Malaysia and Singapore by Hokkien immigrants in the 19th century. The document discusses two bak kut teh restaurants - Ah Hock Seafood Bak Kut Teh restaurant, which combines bak kut teh with local seafood, and Ah Ping Bak Kut Teh restaurant. It also analyzes the competitors for each restaurant and provides recommendations to help the restaurants improve their operations and growth.
This document provides a summary of the history and variants of bak kut teh, a herbal pork rib soup that originated from Fujian, China. It details how the dish was brought to Malaysia and Singapore by Hokkien immigrants in the 19th century. There are numerous regional variants of bak kut teh across Malaysia and Singapore depending on local Chinese dialects. The document also gives an overview of the typical ingredients in bak kut teh including different pork cuts, herbs, vegetables, and rice or noodle accompaniments.
The document summarizes three murals created by different artists to communicate messages. The first mural by Chua Chi Yan aims to raise awareness about endangered hippopotamuses and uses augmented reality. The second by Syafiq Rasyid Abdul Jalil is a 3D installation titled "Quit Smoking" that depicts damaged lungs to discourage smoking. The third mural by Kenji Chai uses an orangutan mother and child to metaphorically represent the struggles of single mothers in Malaysia.
This document outlines an assignment for a course on Effective Public Communication. Students are required to work in groups of 4-5 and give a 15-20 minute oral presentation analyzing concepts of communication found in examples of mural paintings or steel artwork. The presentation must describe the artist's background, the artwork, and identify and analyze 5 communication concepts found within the chosen artworks. Students must submit their presentation materials and follow APA referencing guidelines. They will be assessed based on their understanding of the task, the quality of their content and argument, use of references, and grammar.
This document provides details of a final landscape design project for a 10x10 meter site located on a balcony between two buildings on the Taylor's University campus. The group analyzed the site conditions, including location, vegetation, sunlight, and accessibility. Their design concept was to create a peaceful Japanese-inspired garden called Heiwa Park, with various plantings and seating areas at different elevations to provide a relaxing space for students and staff. Master plans, planting plans, and construction details are included to propose the design and layout of the new green space.
The document discusses product design and the product design process. It defines product design as the process of creating and developing new products through detailed study, design ideas, and extending into production, logistics and marketing. The main stages of the product design process are research, design, manufacturing, and marketing. Product designers enhance a product's emotional appeal, improve functionality, make products more efficient, and make them cheaper to produce through innovative design and materials. Drawing techniques used in product design include freehand drawing, concept sketching, thematic sketches, schematic sketches, rendering, and drawing on computer.
The document proposes an underground city. It summarizes an ancient underground city called Derinkuyu in Turkey that had 18 levels extending 60 meters deep and could shelter 20,000 people. Key features discussed are its ventilation shafts, tunnels, and wells to provide fresh water. These characteristics will influence the design of the proposed underground city. The document also briefly mentions another ancient underground city in Burlington, UK but provides few details. Overall the document researches and investigates existing underground cities as part of developing a proposal for a new underground city.
In some countries young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies. What do you think are the causes and effects of this condition? Plan your response, and then write a cause or effect essay.