Coral Reefs How do you feel about what he said in the video? The changes in the environment affect corals. The rise of the temperature is the leading cause of coral bleaching. During the summer, there is an increase in temperature for a long time. This makes the coral no to function normally. This causes the death of corals because high heat speeds up the allergy activity that is in the skin of the coral and exposes the tissues starves to death and rot. The bleaching of the corals happens at a very alarming rate; hence a lot of corals die. Despite these harsh environmental conditions and abuse from human beings, some corals survive. Coral reefs are of great significance as they are beautiful and attractive, help protect the shorelines, provide food for human beings, and also support tourism due to the beautiful nature. Some coral reefs heal from bleaching and redevelop the tissues, skin, and regrow; however, it takes a long period. This can growth can be fastened by reducing the stresses they experience, such as overfishing, sewage pollution,…

Family Interview and Participation  I met Katrina`s family at children playground in the late morning when her parents had taken her with his brothers to go and have fun.  I was interested by the way she was behaving like any other child. I did a follow up through two emails and three phone calls. In order to complete this interview I used Ages and stages, SE, FACETS family interview worksheets and early intervention family consideration worksheet. Childs history Katrina is 8 years old. She is the third born in the family of Joe. The Joe`s lives only 15 minutes’ drive from Texas city  and she was born 15 weeks early and she weighed less than 2 pounds at the time of birth. Due to her extreme maturity she suffered from many extreme complications such as FASD, autism and ADHD. She also has colostomy which has been caused by chronic constipation. She is always jovial. She loves music and she loves to snuggle. She does not like communicating though she is sassy and challenging at times. She is very intelligent and…

Ethereum blockchain Since the last one month, Ethereum blockchain has witnessed a lot of activities. After facing two hard forks and numerous difficulties, the project has managed to make headlines yet again. The recent statistics have been showing that its block time has lessened by 25% lately.   Before the Muir Glacier hard fork, which had happened only a few days ago, the project required at least 17 seconds to complete every block. The hard fork had once again postponed the time bomb and along with it managed to reduce the block times by almost 25%,m. This caused every block to only last for about 12.69 seconds.   One of the consequences of the change is the fact that Ethereum’s supply will likely grow to about 25%. In simple words, these effects of the time bomb delay are not going unnoticed. The quantity of mined coins after the time bomb have surged from 10,000 ETH to 12,000 ETH. Further, the experts are suggesting the issuance to settle at around 13,500 ETH.   The delay of the time bomb usually considered…

Invasive Phragmites in Canadian Ecosystem Introduction Invasive species refer to the species that have, especially through the assistance of human being, become established in new ecosystems. Even though it is not possible to establish exactly the number of invasive species residing in Canada, it estimated that more than 1,400 invasive species including insects, fish, plants and invertebrates stay in the country’s waterways and forests. Non-native species are dreaded for their capability to reproduce at a faster rate as compared to native species. In addition, they are none to offer stiff competition for habitat and food. One of the major invasive species on land plants in Canada is the Common reed, commonly referred to as Phragmites. Common reed is an invasive species that originated from Eurasia. The species is causing significant damage to the coastal wetlands within North America. The species is also known to create dense stands that are able to displace other plant species in wetlands. Common reed is a tall species, warm-season and sod-forming grass. It has herbaceous grass that is able to grow up to 20 feet,…

Kingsford Case Situation Analysis At the moment, Kingsford Charcoal is experiencing a downward trend characterized by reduced sales. According to Narayandas and Wagonfeld, the business had enjoyed steady, moderate growth since the 1980s of up to 3 % revenues annually (1). However, the trend was different in the summer of 2000 when sales significantly declined. Marcilie Smith and Alison Warren, the firm’s brand managers, have been tasked to determine the causes of the downward trend as well as come up with practical recommendations for reviving the business. The two have to analyze various issues relating to competition, promotion, pricing, and advertising to ascertain, where the company was going wrong. Based on their analysis charcoal market in the United States was promising due to people’s grilling habits. As Narayandas and Wagonfeld indicate, three out of four American citizens, especially the younger generation, owned a barbecue grill (2). Most barbecue owners grill meat on various occasions, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and other special events. Also, the majority of Americans prefer grilling meat using charcoal due to its great flavor and…

The Lottery Analysis Explain How “The Lottery” Could Be Considered an Allegory  As an allegorical short story, Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery is a good example. A lottery is defined as the means or situation whose success or outcome is often governed by luck or opportunity. Within the story, the reader learns that there is a lottery that happens each year in a rural town. The tradition happens every year, and the visitor notices that the villagers do not know what they practice (Jackson, 2016). In addition to the lottery, allegorical use is witnessed through the description of the characters. In this case, they are all symbolic and represent a different meaning. One known character is Mr. Summer, whose name symbolizes the wealth and lifestyle he lives as a result of the winnings from the lottery. Another character is called Mr. Graves, whose name signifies what is to come in the future. The end of the article is also a form of Allegory as rebelliousness is witnessed in The Lottery. This a representation of what seems to be a sad ending…

The Azores Islands Media Relations Plan The Azores is a collective name for Portuguese groups of Islands in the Northern Atlantic Ocean.  The nine Islands are known for raw natural sciences and beautiful natural scenery that compose of lakes, waterfalls, and Green Meadows. The Islands of Azores is gorgeous and unique on their way, and each Island differs from another. The Island varies with the rest of the Island due to its lovely scenery, such as the Crater of extinct Corvo’s old Volcano. Goals of the Media Relation The primary objectives of the media relation are to market the Azores Islands. Secondly, the media relations campaign aims to promote the tourist attraction sites in the Islands. Target Audience The primary targets for the Azores Islands media relations include music lovers, shoppers, and Historians to learn the environment. The marketing program targets tourists with the desire to visit the country during the summer. Strategies The strategy of the media relation campaign is to highlight the distinct features of the groups of Islands in the Northern Atlantic Ocean.  The campaign can include…

“The More, The Merrier” Written by Cynthia Zarin The article “The More, The Merrier” explores the life of a woman Cynthia Zarin who is searching and learning the meaning of cooking. She acquires the cooking skills from various personnel, which includes her mother, her roommate, and lastly, a summer trip after visiting France. The noncook later blossoms in the field, becoming one of the best chefs around. She prepares exceptional meals for her family and colleagues. The article commences as Cynthia remembers the kitchen, which she often used to prepare her meals when in college. The kitchen size was small, which she compares to the size of a closet. Also, the appliances were outdated and missed most of the modern fashionable kitchen equipment’s which would propel her cooking skills (Cynthia, 2019). She reminiscences that her cooking career did not come from her or her mother. She sarcastically recalls how her mother would serve her with regular dinners meals and serve her friends with luscious appetizers during dinner parties and family gatherings. However, later in life, Cynthia picks up the passion…