My evaluation question 2, talking about how my my digipak and poster fit the conventions of something or other. Basically done it so that I can complete the A-level and hopefully get something out of my life which probably won't happen as I have no idea of what I am doing but hey, lets live in the moment and not worry about the future until you're there. Then you can break down and cry as you still haven't figured out what you're doing!
My evaluation question 2, talking about how my my digipak and poster fit the conventions of something or other. Basically done it so that I can complete the A-level and hopefully get something out of my life which probably won't happen as I have no idea of what I am doing but hey, lets live in the moment and not worry about the future until you're there. Then you can break down and cry as you still haven't figured out what you're doing!
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.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter 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.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
2. Firstly, I took a variety of different
photographs. In these photographs, I
experimented with different camera angles
and different positions for the model. It was
important to convey the emotion that the
album includes through the positioning of
the model.
3. The first photograph that I took was of the model underneath a
large tree. I chose this particular location as it seems very minimal
and natural. This hints to the consumer of the album that the songs
included aren’t too complex and spread messages that would be
considered as being important and have meaning.
I then chose for the model to pose in this specific way to show his
vulnerability and sensitivity. This also would link to the songs on the
album as they are emotional in the way they are written and also
could be seen as being relatable for the consumer. The songs on
the album are very open and honest contrasting against the models
pose which seems rather closed.
In my final edit of the photograph, I have added text. This text
includes the name of the artist/band and the name of the
album. For the name of the band, I chose Blink - Line. This is
because I still wanted my album to be based on the band,
Kodaline, so I fused the word blink with the word line in order
to create Blink – Line, which would be more of a tribute title.
4. Firstly, I edited my original
photograph by increasing the
brightness and contrast. This
meant that the photograph
seemed more enhanced and
clearer to the viewer
Increasing the exposure meant
that the photograph seemed to
stand out more than it had
originally done and the colours
became sharper.
By increasing the vibrance, I
was able to ensure that the
grass stood out – especially the
few blades of grass and straw
that overlap the model
emphasising the relaxed and
natural feel of the album.
5. My second edit is formed by using a similar photograph to my
first edit. I made the focus of my second edit about
experimenting with different colours and removing colour
altogether in specific areas. The colours and tones used within
my edit would have given the album more of a punk/pop feel
instead of being soft rock/indie which is the main genre that I
was meant to be focusing on. This edit also doesn’t look as
real and natural as the first edit meaning that the specific
message that I wanted to convey through the album cover
wouldn’t have been conveyed through this design.
The text that I have added is of a similar style to
the text used on Kodaline’s albums, but after
receiving feedback, I was advised that the text
should be more spread out and should match the
text that would be shown on the traycard at the
back of the album.
6. I edited this photograph by
completely changing the brightness
and contrast. This is shown in the
vibrancy of the grass which
contrasts against the black and
white colouring of the model
where colour has been removed.
This was in order to achieve the
dark colours usually associated
with rock albums, although I found
that it was far to dark and heavy
for the specific style of rock that I
am basing my album on.
I then decreased the exposure so
that more shade was being
created underneath the tree
making the background stand out
less so the main focus was
actually on the model rather than
his environment.
7. My third shot was taken in exactly the same position, but I zoomed in
on the model and part of his environment in this photograph. With this
particular shot, I tried experimenting with using a mixture of black and
white tones and vibrant colours by splitting the photograph in half. I did
this in order to symbolise happiness and sadness as I feel that the
songs included on the album vary between these two emotions. I also
ensured that the font for the text that I used was fairly simple in order
to link my CD cover design back to Kodaline and the style of writing
that is included on their album covers.
Within my edit I have ensured that the different tones of
colour used on the coloured areas are bright in order to
create more of a contrast between the black and white filter.
By making the coloured tones a lot brighter, I am able to
emphasise the positive messages spread through many of
the songs on the album, whereas the black and white filter
helps to emphasise the slightly more emotional and heart felt
messages that are conveyed through many of the songs on
the album.
8. I edited my photograph so that
one half of the photograph is
still in colour whereas the other
half has a black and white
filter. I have done this to show
experimentation in the editing
of this particular design. I have
kept the text as being simple
so that it links back to the
band that I was basing my CD
cover on.
In the coloured section of my
design, I have tried to make
the colours more enhanced by
increasing the brightness and
contrast and the exposure
creating a contrast against the
black and white filter.
9. My fourth shot was taken at a different angle but the model was still in the
same position as in the other shots. This meant that a different perspective on
the subject was given. In this photograph, I ensured that the simplicity of the
other shots were carried through enabling this design to link to the band,
Kodaline. This is because on many of their album covers, they keep the
designs simple ensuring that they reflect the more emotional side to the album.
Yet again, I made sure that the font of the text was also simple linking back
to the band. This may mean that the band are less concerned over the image
and style of the band but more concerned over the message that is spread
throughout their songs.
I edited my photograph so that the colours were a lot brighter and more
vivid creating a contrast against the colour that has been removed from
the model. This is so that the CD cover design reflects the selection of
songs that are on the album ranging from slow and emotional songs to
more upbeat and fast paced songs. Next, I made the text so that it was
fairly simple but stood out due to the underlining of the bands name.
This would result in the CD being easier to find as it is clearly marked.
10. I increased the brightness and contrast
first in order to make the photograph
seem more enhanced making it stand
out more. Although, I did not make the
tones within the photograph too bright
as I felt that they needed to be calming
rather than being harsh and bold. This
reflects the bands genre of music and
the way in which their music usually
sounds.
I made sure that the font of the text
was simple but was also considered to
be bold. This is because I wanted the
text to link to the text that appears on
many of Kodaline’s album covers which
also is fairly simple. I made sure that
the bands name was slightly larger in
size compared to the name of the
album for identification purposes, as it is
easier for a consumer to identify a CD
by the band or artist’s name rather than
the album name.
11. My first shot for my traycard was taken using the same model and in a similar location to that on
the CD front cover. This is so that both photographs easily link to one another and highlight the
running theme throughout the album. I purposefully have made sure that the models true identity
is not revealed as the band that I am basing my CD cover n often don’t appear on the front covers
of their albums, instead they use models. I have carried this through to my work making sure that
not only do I use a model, but also I have kept it so that his face is also hidden. This means that the
style and image of the band is less important than the messages that are conveyed throughout
each of their songs.
I have edited this particular photograph so that the colour has been removed from the
background but still remains on the model. This is reversed compared to some of the edits that
I have completed for the front cover of the CD case which show the background in colour and
the model in black and white. I have kept the colour on the mode so that the front cover is able
to link to the traycard meaning that overall, the whole of the CD will be easier to identify.
I have also kept the same font on the traycard as on the front cover so that a similar theme of
simplicity is carried out throughout the whole of the album making it more about the music
rather than the image of the band.
12. I have edited this photograph so that the
background seems a lot darker than the model
meaning that it is bolder and also creates a
contrast between the two tonal qualities. It also
creates a certain level of calmness within the
environment reflecting the style in music that is
included within the album.
I also increased the brightness and contrast so
that the colours on the models clothing became
more enhanced and vivid making the model
stand out more compared to his background.
Additionally, I then added the track listings,
copyright information and a barcode. All of
these little details make the album seem
slightly more professional that it originally
would have been without them. The track
listings are needed to be able to identify which
songs are included on this album. The copyright
information I needed to display the restrictions
that come with buying an album similar to this.
Finally, the barcode is for complete
professionalism and also to understand
whether a space was left for a barcode on the
design of the traycard or whether it just needs
to be placed over the top of the original design.
13. The second shot is exactly the same shot used as my first shot for my traycard. I have used the same
shot so that I am able to experiment more with the layout of my traycard rather than different edits.
I have purposefully taken a photograph with the models head turned so that we, as the viewer, are
not able to identify them. This is pre-planned as I am basing my CD cover and traycard on the band
Kodaline, who also do not like to show their identity on the covers of their albums. This may
symbolise that they care more about their music and the message that is conveyed within their
music than their style as a band and how popular they are.
I edited the photograph so that it seemed more enhanced and a lot brighter. I made the
image smaller so that most of the traycard was taken up by a block colour of grey making
the overall CD seem fairly minimalist emphasising the simplicity of the band, much like
Kodaline. Next, I then included the track listings, copyright information and a barcode so
that the traycard seemed slightly more professional and of a higher quality. I listed the
tracks in their order but I staggered the text to add slightly more character to the traycard
so it didn’t seem as bland. This could also symbolise how each song on the album helps the
consumer of the album to ‘build – up’ an overall perspective of the band through each
song. I then added copyright information to display restrictions that come with consuming
this album, but most importantly, the copyright information makes the overall design of
the traycard look more professional. I then added a barcode to also make the CD look more
professional but also to give the consumer the ability to pay for it using more technological
based items.
14. I increased the brightness and contrast
on the photograph so that it would seem
more enhanced, but also stood out
against the slightly more bland colour of
grey that takes up most of the area of the
traycard. This means that more of a
contrast was created.
I then increased the vibrance of the
photograph so that the green colour of
the grass also stood out along with the
colouring of the models clothing making
the photograph seem more vivid and
clearer to see.
By increasing the exposure of the
photograph as well, I was able to make
the photograph easier to see and a lot
more enhanced resulting in it standing
out.