The History and Science of Fireworks: From an Accidental Discovery to Modern Pyrotechnics

 The art of firework production has been around for many hundreds of years originating from China. There is no definite date but it is generally assumed that what is now referred to as black powder was discovered in an accidental circumstance. (https://www.fireworks.com/fireworks-university/history-fireworks/ accessed on 20th September 2017)  this is believed to be during the … Read more

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 On   September   25,   2017,  the   Monday   morning   quarterbacking   wasn’t   about   who won   the   NFL   games   but   instead,   who   knelt   down   during   the   national   anthem.   This   story was   reported   in   all   three   of   my   chosen   news   outlets.   The   reporting   of   this   story   is   a typical   example   of   how   each   view   political   issues. Buzzfeed used   visual … Read more

Investigating Sustainable Livelihoods of Coffee Smallholders in North Sumatra, Indonesia

 Introduction 400 In Asia, coffee is ecologically and economically important not just due to the vast amount of land it covers, but that it tends to be grown in highly biodiverse tropical areas in some of the least developed countries, with large impoverished populations (Donald, 2004). Smallholders produce 75% of the world’s coffee and … Read more

Understanding Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) and Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)

 The term “inborn error of metabolism (IEM)” was firstly presented by Sir Archibald E. Garrod, in the 1908 during his studies on alkaptonuria (1). Since then, the number of diseases caused by IEM has increased, due to new identification techniques for the various biochemical phenotypes, and, since then, more than five hundred different IEM … Read more

Understanding Chronic Bronchitis and Its Correlation to Findings

 M. K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. A correlation exists between the findings and chronic bronchitis. Before elaborating on the correlation between the findings and chronic bronchitis, it is essential to understand what chronic bronchitis is. Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive disease. It is a disease that is known … Read more

Growth vs Mature Stocks: Choosing Between CSL Limited and ANZ

 1. Choice of Growth Stock and Mature Stock Growth Stock: Company Background (ASX: CSL): CSL Limited is a specialty bio therapeutics Organization that advances and delivers innovative biotherapies that saves lives, and helps people with serious medical conditions (CSL Limited 2017 (a)). The company has major operations in the U.S, the U.K, Europe and … Read more

The Filter Bubble: Is Search Engine Objectivity a Myth?

 Thomas Jefferson once said, ‘the cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate.’ Some part of being an informed citizen incorporates presenting yourself to thoughts you can't help contradicting, since they allow you to alter your opinion, or if nothing else, comprehend the opposite side. Yet, as we know it, most … Read more

Reducing Waste: Engineering Solutions for Better Lives in Western Australia

 Engineering is the practice of applying technical skills and concepts towards making practical ideas a reality, in the hopes that it might help contribute towards the betterment of everyday life on the whole. Behind the successful implementation of engineering practices, with maximum benefits and efficiency, there exists an abundance of vital information to take … Read more

The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility in Building Customer Loyalty

   TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Page 2 Articles__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Page 2 Review of Articles__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Page 7 Research Methodology____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Page 9 Research Limitations______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Page 10 Conclusion_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Page 10 References______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Page11   1 INTRODUCTION In today’s economic and social environment, issues related to social responsibility and sustainability are gaining more and more importance, especially in the business sector. Today’s consumers hold companies to a … Read more

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 On   September   25,   2017,  the   Monday   morning   quarterbacking   wasn’t   about   who won   the   NFL   games   but   instead,   who   knelt   down   during   the   national   anthem.   This   story was   reported   in   all   three   of   my   chosen   news   outlets.   The   reporting   of   this   story   is   a typical   example   of   how   each   view   political   issues. Buzzfeed used   visual … Read more