Modern skyscraper A skyscraper refers to a high-rise building that houses forty floors or more and is more than one hundred and fifty meters in height (Honoree et al. 2018). Historically, any building that had more than twenty floors would get referred to as a skyscraper, but it has changed with time. The reason behind the change is the increase in knowledge of the building and construction profession. The world’s technology is always improving each day that passes, necessitating the building of tall buildings. The skyscrapers can host offices, retail rooms and even be residential units. There are two forms of towers, depending on height. Megatall skyscrapers are taller than 600m, while supertall skyscrapers have a height of more than 300m. The primary characteristic of a skyscraper is the steel framework that can support the weight of all columns and walls. The walls may be load-bearing, and they call for concrete reinforcement. The other feature of the modern skyscraper is the large window surface areas with frames made of steel. It is a well-known fact that steel has high tensile…

The midlife crisis Introduction. The midlife crisis has been known to be the most popular concept used in the description of middle adulthood. In men, the effects of midlife crisis manifest in ways that stop them from actively pursuing their goals, taking stock of goals they are yet to achieve, and at times, they are seen to take drastic measures in fulfilling their dreams. This is usually a period of intense and difficult transition. It often stems from dealing with the reinterpretation of the perspective of time, re-evaluation of values of life and goals that had been set, and dealing with confronting death as a future personal event. There is a relationship between internal predispositions and the changing socio-psychological situation from which midlife crisis arises. The midlife crisis has been seen to commonly begin between the ages of forty and forty-five. The midlife crisis has the ability to affect people in different ways. Because of this, there is hardly any checklist of behaviors to diagnose it. However, it is commonly characterized by dramatic changes in behavior and habits, mood swings,…

Question 1 Financial information is defined as the data about monetary transactions of an individual or organization. In Healthcare, financial information is crucial because it informs about financial health/progress. Four critical financial statements are often used to report financial information of Health Care Organizations. These include; balance sheet, income statement, statement of shareholders’ equity, and statement of cash flow. A balance sheet shows a record of assets, liabilities, and net assets/ equity of an organization at a specified date. The format of a balance is structured in a way that demonstrates that the total assets are equal to the total of liabilities and net assets/equity. This financial statement is the second important to health care organizations because it shows the institution’s liquidity and capitalization. An income statement, also known as a statement of revenues and expenses, shows the revenues and expenses of an organization for a given period being reported. This is the most important financial statements to health care organizations because it displays the total collection of funds, the total funds expensed, and the closing amount for the period…

The alarming cybercrimes and insecurity The alarming cybercrimes and insecurity on internet users pose a significant challenge to the “digital natives.” The primary victims of such disjunctions insecurity are social media users. In the short story, Navneet Alang depicts online freedom to have been captivated by the web company. He coined his proposition to the social media users who enjoy minimal or no privacy at all when one access their Facebook accounts. Throughout the narration, the contribution seems to be sincerer. Still, on critical analysis, he uses both pathos, logos, and ethos to convince his audience on the impossibility of rewriting the codes. However, there are various factors that he failed to consider in coming up with an alternative social media that can guarantee users a high level of privacy. Some of these factors include moving beyond coding, integrating web literacy in schools, and cultivating digital citizenship. Through persuasion, he imparts the idea that creating online freedom depends entirely on the web literacy of the user. “If you aren’t literate in the languages of digital technology, your capacity to control…

3 Top Sporting Grounds in California   California is famous for its excellent climate, its diverse people, its good food, and beautiful sunsets. It is also home to some of the best sporting facilities in the world. For sports enthusiasts, here are some top facilities for different sports in California that you will love. 1. Dodger Stadium California is undoubtedly the capital of baseball in America, a state that is home to five major baseball league teams. When in California, showing up for a baseball game is not just about participating in a national pastime; but also a chance for you to experience these cities from a different perspective locals perspective. Dodger Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Dodgers, is one of the oldest MLB stadiums, sitting pretty in third place. The stadium has a modern mid-century design that is unmatched, with its entrances at grade and with a wavy roof feature. Sitting on 300 acres of land overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains, this stadium’s architecture makes it the most beautiful baseball stadium. A multi-stacked level and an outfield pavilion…

3 Types of Horse Racing Grounds and Tracks   Horse racing is an ancient tradition but is still being enjoyed by many people to date. It is also one of the few sports that has carried on, even in the wake of the covid-19 crisis. Hong Kong and Australia continue to race but without spectator crowds. The horse racing tracks grounds range from grass, dirt, and sand in some countries. The various ground types affect the racing speed of horses and, ultimately, their performance results. Here, we look at the most variable surfaces and their effect on the horses.   1.Artificial, Synthetic and All-Weather Racing courses Synthetic horse racing courses are made from a mix of different materials designed to mimic grass, dirt, and turf surfaces. They are made to be more weather resistant compared to the natural tracks, made to drain better and be able to function better than a natural surface, even in wet conditions. The depth is also essential for springy surfaces as it will, in turn, produce faster racing. However, their adoption has not been a…

4 Racing Tracks Every Horse Racing Fan Should Visit   Horse racing is an essential cultural event in communities where these races are held. This ancient, outdoor sport hasn’t changed its basic premise of racing to identify the fastest horse on a given course of obstacles or distance. Nicknamed ‘’Sport of Kings’’, horse racing was popular amongst royalties and aristocrats. However, this prestigious sport, from the breeding of these racehorses to their racing, the main purpose is revenue generation through gambling. Currently, it is a huge multi-billion-dollar business of public entertainment whose popularity continues to date. Herein are the top tracks for horse racing around the world.   1. Churchill Downs Two minutes have never been as exciting as when watching the Kentucky Derby, every first Saturday of May. Located in Louisville, United States, Churchill Downs is the home of Kentucky Derby and also Kentucky Oaks. The Kentucky Derby recorded a historic physical attendance of over 170,000 in 2015 and is still one of the sporting events of the United States best attended to date. The main grandstand has attendees…

Reflection on Cloud Computing Organizations have to adopt cloud computing services inevitably, as they continuously review their business operations purposely to cut on costs. Cloud computing is a general term referring to the model that enables convenient on-demand network access that can be shared to a pool of configurable resources of computing such as networks, servers, storage, applications, as well as services, whose provisioning and releasing requires minimal management efforts or rather the interactions with the service providers are minimized. IT infrastructural installations are usually uneconomical, including the costs of maintaining the personnel; hence avenues to cut down the costs are significant. Cloud computing teaches several ideas that are considered applicable in work environments. As a student of computer science, the notion of cloud computing helps me in work settings where I will be able to reduce on costs of production. Cloud computing is helpful when it comes to the promotion of availability, comprising essential characteristics, service models, as well as deployment models (Ardolino et al., 2018). As an IT manager in the organization of work, I will employ the…

  Team Kuwait. GSP Project.   PART I. Where is this country located (absolute location and relative location, i.e., what other countries share the border this country of study) (a related map is required)? Is this country landlocked if it is applicable? Kuwait is a country of Southwest Asia located on coordinates 29.3117° N, 47.4818° E, as its absolute location. For its relative position, it is in the middle East, located in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. Saudi Arabia borders Kuwait to its south, the Persian Gulf to its East, and Iran and Iraq to its North East and West, respectively.  Kuwait is considered a landlocked country due to a lack of access to any considerable water resources. Much as Kuwait is separated by the Khor Abdullah waterway that separates it and Iraq, as it runs from the Persian Gulf, is it still considered landlocked as it lacks the access or border to either of the oceans. Figure 1: Map of Kuwait. How is the boundary line between the two neighboring countries defined? (i.e., natural barriers such as mountains,…

The purpose of the essay is to discuss how clients use enterprise risk management system (ERM), which is developed by the committee on sponsoring organizations (COSO). The paper will start by explaining what an ERM system is and how it can help the clients to control risk. In the end, the paper will conclude with how the client uses the ERM system to evaluate and respond to risk.   ERM is defined by ERM framework as a process that is adopted by the management, personnel, and board of directors to assess the events that may lead to risks, control risk and reduce it to be within risk-taking or risk-bearing capacity and to provide reasonable assurance that the company’s objectives will be met (Ballou & Heitger, 2005). The goal of the COSO framework is to bring standardization and create a benchmark for risk management. They try to establish best practices that can be followed by everyone. ERM is being applied to all industries. ERM helps the Board of Directors to reduce the risks associated and manage the same. In a business…