The Roman-Byzantine Emperor It is worth noting, in her book titled “The Alexiad,” it is Anna’s first historical account of the crusade. She describes the narrative of the first crusade from a Greek Christian and byzantine perspective. In addition to demonstrating classical literary technique, opinionated voice, and great attention to detail, the author depicts byzantine reaction to the arrival of the Frankish army at Constantinople. Annes’ history focuses on the life achievements of her father, Alexios I, who is the byzantine emperor. In book 10, Anna’s account, the first crusade begins with the arrival of the Frankish armies at Constantinople. The account continues with the people’s crusade led by Peter the Hermit. The second wave of the first crusade begins with the arrival of the western leader Hugh of Vermandois, the brother of the France king, King Philip I, at Constantinople.It evident that Comnene highlights the events and battles of her father, even the defeat of the Byzantine forces as Manzikiert.In book 11, Comnene ends her account of the first crusade after Jerusalem’s conquest. The last sections of this book…
Property Defense Name Institution Affiliated Property Defense Booby Traps A booby trap is any setup or device that a person creates intending to capture, surprise, harm, and even kill an animal or a person. The booby trap usually has some form of bait that lures in the intended victim, and the victim’s action sets it off. People designed booby traps to deter trespassers upon entering a restricted area or inside a vehicle. Booby traps include concealed traps, spike pits, and even IEDs (Jung & Wollmann, 2011). I agree with the challenge that a person cannot and should not use deadly force when defending property. Deadly force can result in the loss of life of the person who trespasses or of the person that protects the property. In some cases, the use of deadly force can result in the injury and even death of an uninvolved third party because of the risks involved. Many might argue that people should use deadly force even when their lives are not in danger in the…
Discussion Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Date Deductive and Inductive Arguments Deductive Argument: “All cats are carnivorous. Some cats are white. Therefore, some carnivorous are white.” This argument is valid and sound in its current state. Deductive arguments tend to be exclusively convincing. If the premise of this argument is altered to make it unsound, the result will be an argument that does not make sense. For instance, if the first premise is changed to sound, “most cats are carnivorous,” then the resultant argument will be invalid. The validity of an argument cannot be rated as “somehow valid” or “more valid.” It is either an argument is valid or not valid for it to accomplish its purpose of demonstrating the authenticity of the conclusion. In the same way, is the second premise would be changed to something else such as “some cats are black,” then the argument will turn to be unsound; there would be no reason to agree with the conclusion. Inductive…
2020 Tax Season is Here: Have You Reported and Filed Your Crypto Returns? For the years that cryptocurrencies have been in existence, most investors have gotten away with not reporting and filing their taxes on their crypto assets. This move was aided significantly by the fact that cryptos were still in their infancy, and no one knew how long they would last. But times have changed. Today, more people globally are showing an interest in cryptos. Crypto mass adoption is the primary goal for most stakeholders in the industry. However, to achieve this, it is essential to establish regulatory terms for cryptos, and one way of doing so is by imposing taxes. The IRS has been on the case of crypto taxation for a while now. The decentralized nature of the coins, however, presents a barrier in taxing the digital assets. IRS has continuously released regulations on the same, and following their recent publication, it seems that the days of crypto tax evasion are over. Here’s a complete guide to the crypto tax rules of 2020. IRS Regulations on Crypto…
Important people According to me important person is any one valuable in life, Indigenous people of Americans are treasured; this article will talk about how the native USA people are critical. The United States is the melting pot of many different ethnicities and indigenous tribes attempting to harmoniously coexist. One of the major ethnic groups is the Indigenous Peoples of America. Who are they? Jose R. Martinez Cobo was a diplomat and politician who elaborated a definition for Indigenous Peoples, although the UN officially never adopted his definition, which is the commonly accepted understanding of the concept of Indigenous Peoples, stating: “ Currently, 4.1 million indigenous peoples are living in the US, which contributes to 1.5 of the US population (Warren 1-19). The majority of these individuals are members of one of the five greatest tribes that form the Confederacy of the Five Nations: Navajo, Hopi, Apache, Iroquois, and Lakota. The land is the basis of the domestic economy, and indigenous people have a deep spiritual relationship with the land. For instance, they often identify themselves by taking the name…
Change of Attitude and use of Natural Resources in the Pacific North The reality of degradation of the environment in the Northern part of America has been an issue for the past decades. For instance, the state of the Columbia River is a prototype of the discourse about climate change as it presents a case where an entire region has experienced systematic collapse. The said “progress” or the advanced civilization, as well as technology, brought changes in the attitudes of the local people towards the use of the river. Also, north Colombia presents the twist of power and places where, due to power play, places were turned into hostile environments. Additionally, Mount Rainier National Park legislation presents a community’s dilemma between the preservation of natural resources or economic development. The arrival of European in the North West region and the political, social, and economic aspects of their interaction changed the native people’s attitudes and uses of natural resources. Human history and natural history are perpetually entangled in a codependent relationship. However, these ties have turned to be irreversible through the…
L 732-Tips to Groom Your Dog At Home: All You Need to Know A healthy-clean dog is a happy companion. And not grooming your dog can result in various health complications. Long-loose hair, fleas, ticks, long nails, and matting are some of the things you’ll have to deal with if you don’t take good care of your pet. Luckily, it’s easy to groom your pet at home, only if you learn the simple tricks on how to go about it. Here are ideas to guide you: Research well Before you begin grooming your dog at home, gather adequate information on various dog grooming techniques. There are numerous professional dog grooming tips on how to go about this, and you don’t want to hurt your pet. For example, if you clip the nails too short, your pet may end up bleeding, and this can be painful. Grooming time Pet grooming can be fun if done at the right time. Avoid grooming your dog when angry or hungry. Your dog should enjoy every bit, whether it’s bathing, brushing, nail clipping, or…
Natural and Technological Disasters A natural disaster is a hostile, sudden event happening to a place resulting from environmental factors that cause injury or death of people and damage to property. Common examples of natural disasters include floods, avalanches, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, and storms, among others. Technological hazards, on the other hand, are adverse events that originate from industrial and technological conditions such as accidents, infrastructure deficiencies, or dangerous procedures that can cause disease, injury, death, or provoke economic, social, or environmental disorder. Examples of these disasters are industrial pollution, chemical spills, nuclear radiation, the release of toxic wastes, structure failures, and transport accidents, among others. Adverse events have to occur in a location with a vulnerable population to fit the description of a disaster. Disasters also have to cause an economic toll on the people, and the ability of the population to recover depends on their level of resilience and infrastructure available to manage the disaster. This paper aims at discussing the common forms of disasters affecting major cities and countries and probe their abilities to…
IGO Historical Background and Purpose. The Arctic Council was formed in 1996 to contribute more to the protection of the environment and cultural needs in the northern region. All this is geared towards achieving sustainable socio-economic development. The need to protect the natural and cultural heritage in the northern area led Canada to start regular dialogues with other countries in the region. The Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy was signed into action in 1991. Later in 1996, the member states created the Arctic Council. The Council regularly produces comprehensive and cutting edge environmental, ecological and social assessments through its working groups. Structure and type of IGO The Arctic Council is regional, as only member states of the arctic region are members. Some member countries are members of other regional blocs such as the European Union. Their purpose and functions, therefore, can intertwine. The IGO is multipurpose in that it aims to promote the security of the environment and the community and well as cohesion among member states. The member states are Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Russia, Norway, Sweden, and the United…
Production by Chemical Synthesis The idea was developed by Randolph Major who was the first director of Merck’s R&D Company which focused on synthesizing vitamins. The company produced vitamins in large quantities and sold them at low prices. The primary goal was to meet the increased demand for vitamin supplementation in health care setups. For around 5 decades the commercial riboflavin was exclusively synthesized via chemical processes consisting of 6 to 8 chemical steps. Glucose was the used as the starting substrate. Later the process was revised to a four-step chemo enzymatic reaction sequence also starting with glucose. In the first step Glucose is converted to D-Ribose by fermentation using Bacillus tkt mutants. Afterwards D-Ribose is converted to Riboside after addition of xylidine. Riboside is then hydrogenated to produce Ribamine where crystallization is used to purify it. A reaction between Ribamine and Phenyl diazonium salt yields phenylazoribitylamine. This compound is later crystallized, dried and converted to vitamin B2 by cyclocondensation with barbituric acid. This process can yield up to 60 – 96% of purified product. However, many toxic agents are…