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Ornament and Crime by Adolf Loos
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In this paper, the author demonstrates why the style of writing in the prescribed essay fulfills the readers' perceptions about ornament and crime.... The author describes why Adolf Loos' writing style work really helpful for those who are looking for the relation between ornament and crime.... The reading of his essays will help one to explore his writing style, especially his controversial essay entitled, “ornament and Crime.... hen regarding the writing style of Loos in “ornament and Crime” and other essays in common, it is noteworthy that did not directly address architecture....
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Music and Architecture n Britain during the Period 1600 to 1750
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This was also the period when the music was slowly weaned away from the influence of the Catholic Church and a slow but steady move towards secular thought in music came up.... he influence of the Italian composers continued to dominate the music scene during the early...
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Organizational Culture
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Three trainers and four coaches lead this team and although their role is secondary in our organization, they have an influence and have to become a part of our organizational culture.... This paper, Organizational Culture, declares that micromanagement does not exist in our organization although the president, to whom all staff members report directly typically after reporting to the General Manager, manages the entire organization....
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Innovations, Theories, and Influence of Robert Adam
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The paper "Innovations, Theories, and influence of Robert Adam" outlines Adam as one of the most influential architects in Great Britain employing the famed Neo-classical style of architecture.... your paper should be clear and concise explore the innovations, theories and influence of that designer.... Adam's stylistic influence in architecture has been massive and long lasting.... However, his influence and innovative ideas on interior design and intricate attention to details even on his tiniest of creations earned him the reputation as one of the greatest masters of interior design....
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The Effect of the US Army Training on the Decision-Making of the Warfighter
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Building on the material covered in the Breadth section and drawing on recent research material, a synthesized analysis of combat training and its influence on decision-making is conducted.... The paper "The Effect of the US Army Training on the Decision-Making of the Warfighter" focuses on the critical analysis of the principles derived from training theory and creates a model that military and corporate trainers can apply in daily practice....
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Healing of the Infected Black Wound
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Pain or the fear of pain also can influence the healing process by interfering with the immune response.... he staff person influence work performance as well” (Baker et.... The author of the following case study "Healing of the Infected Black Wound" mentions that if a patient has a septic wound on their heel that is representing a fairly common type of infection, and is not often fatal, but it can lead to a seriously compromised lifestyle....
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Relationship between Serving Space and Structural Elements in Louis Kahns Laboratories and Museum
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An in-depth study and analysis of the architectural work of Louis Kahn suggests that he was ahead of his time, which is one reason why his work has a great influence on the contemporary architecture.... Architecture originates in the man's need to make this world a beautiful place to live in....
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Western Art and Contemporary Chinese Painting
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The researcher of this essay analyzes to what extent has contemporary Chinese painting been influenced western art both abstract and representational.... Art is the name given to imaginative talents portrayed by human.... It adds to the aesthetic wealth of a nation.... ... ... ... This essay discusses the connection between contemporary Chinese painting and Western art....
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Competitive Environment of Harrods and Liberty
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Additionally, this has an equally significant influence on the consumers' spending power.... This theory is applicable in the different political and economical factors and po0licies that influence the general business climate in the two retail stores (Blankson and Kalafatis, 2007)....
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History of the Islamic Geometric Patterns
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The research will focus on Muqarnas, which is a three–dimensional ornament utilised in the Islamic architecture, especially in niches, domes, arches, and as an almost flat decorative frieze.... uqarnas according to Anderson (2013) is a three-dimensional ornament normally utilized in the Islamic architecture.... Following the fall of Mongols after the invasion, Takahashi (2000) posits that the pole table pattern materialized in the 15th century at the time of the Timurid dynasty and became widespread around the Middle East....
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The Relationship between Ornament and Light in New York City
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the understandings and comprehensions of Adolf Loos who documented the decline of the ornament in his celebrated work titled “Ornament and Crime”1, it can be suggested that while, the specialty of the ornament has been marked by a volatile journey in the development of This paper examines the association between light and ornament as two significant elements of architecture by critically examining the case of New York City.... In the realm of modern and innovative architectural progress, the utilization of three-dimensional ornaments has essentially established a vivid association between light and ornament....
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Is It Possible for Machines to Think: A Multi-Disciplinary Analysis
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The objective of "Is It Possible for Machines to Think: A Multi-Disciplinary Analysis" paper is to find a conclusive answer to the question 'Can machines think?... by fixing a definition for the process of thinking in human beings and then applying it to the domain of machines.... .... ... ... Can thinking of human beings be defined?...
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Political Conspiracy and Slander
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The essay "Political Conspiracy and Slander" focuses on the critical, thorough, and multifaceted analysis of the employment of social scientific premises for ideas in the widespread occurrence of state assaults on democratic principles and practices.... ... ... ... Investigations of political conspiracy and slander had been left almost fully to political elites, who usually had clashes of interests, and to novice researchers, who normally do not possess adequate training in the social sciences....
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Body art and ornamentation of the Egyptian Copts and Hindi India cultures
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There are several fields of practice between these two cultures that tend to be similar, where as some cultural practices defer (Lindsey, 2012).... Such practices include.... ... ... Since the fourth century both these cultures have been practicing marriages (Lindsey, 2012).... Marriage is considered a central fabric within the society....
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Mongolian History
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The paper "Mongolian History" discusses Mongolia, a vast, sparsely populated country in Central Asia.... It is landlocked with Russia to the north and bordered by China.... The population is estimated to be only 3 million in the country, which has over 1.... million square kilometres.... ... ... ...
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Traditional Culture of Korea
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Lewe mentions this cultural ornament, when he talks about his mother.... As a ladies weapon, the Unjangdo was usually small, not larger than the size of her hand, and highly decorated such that it would appear as a simple ornament.... The essay "Traditional Culture of Korea" portrays one of the oldest continuous civilizations of the world with about 5,000 years of history, retained with utmost care....
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Art history
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Its heyday is better known by the painting ceramics than works of art.... Vase painting is a decorative painting of vessels, made by ceramic method with the help of special paints and subsequent firing.... ... ... ... It covers the period from pre-Hellenic Minoan culture and up to Hellenism, that is, starting from 2500 BCE and including the last century, before the advent of During this period of time Vase painting goes through different styles and techniques in development which have replaced each other....
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Pattern, Form, and Texture: Wearable Art
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This report "pattern, Form, and Texture: Wearable Art" discusses art as a reflection of the time and life in which we live.... In this project, I want to explore geometric elements made from metal to create pattern, form, and texture as body adornment.... pattern, FORM, AND TEXTURE: WEARABLE ART ... In this project, I want to explore geometric elements made from metal to create pattern, form, and texture as body adornment.... In addition, the pattern can also be used to demonstrate nature....
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Le Corbusier's Toward's a New Architecture and Adolf Loos' Ornament and Crime
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n this paper, we will discuss and compare the similarities in the theories of Loos exhibited in “ornament and life” to that of Le Corbusier's “Towards a New Architecture”.... We will discuss in specific, the most influential theory presented by Le Corbusier, in “eyes which do not see” in comparison to Adolf Loos' “ornament and Crime”, both relating to the need to emphasize the role of purpose or utility of an architectural structure and the absence of ornaments....
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Compare certain aspect of India and China
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Title: Compare Certain Aspects of China and India.... Research Paper Dated: Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to compare certain aspects of India and China in the light of human development.... The HDI data currently available do not cover areas like human rights, government and conflict and a few cultural impacts on society....
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Enameled Glass of Egypt and Syria in the Islamic Period
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The paper "Enameled Glass of Egypt and Syria in the Islamic Period" highlights that generally, the concepts that were used in the enameled glassworks of the medieval period in Egypt and Syria show a direct influence of what occurred during this time frame.... ven though the central component to the glasswork of this time period was based on the Islamic influence, there were also noted developments with cross cultures of the time period.... The brown and whites of the bucket are richer in context, showing the pre-Islamic influence....
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Project Management of F16 Software Code Update
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This paper ''Project Management of F16 Software Code Update'' tells that factors that influence software project management includes project size, delivery deadline, budgets and costs, application domain, technology to be implemented, system constraints, user requirements and available resources.... Project Management of F16 Software Up Factors that influence software project management includes project size, delivery deadline, budgets and costs, application domain, technology to be implemented, system constraints, user requirements and available resources, F-16 is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force....
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Post-Modernist Approach to Architecture and Advertising
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Architecture has become faade in the light of modern consumerism and the powerful influence of capitalism.... " "Postmodern architecture" referred to a movement, emerging in the 1950s, that reacted against modem architecture, reasserting the importance of decoration, ornament, and expression against the prevailing taste for austere functionalism in a capitalistic society"(Carrol, 1997) Architecture as an art form is very closely connected with consumerism, which is a vital force which stirs the momentum of the media in the present age of active field which has emerged as media architecture....
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Miniaturization and Spatial Design
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Miniaturization enabled mass production of electronic products and revolutionized the semiconductor industry.... The application of technology and its relevance to interior design, spatial design and furniture are discussed in this paper, Miniaturization and Spatial Design.... ... ... ... According to the paper, miniaturization in lighting and furniture paved way for mass production and standardization, and the companies like IKEA market mini chairs and other mini furniture items....
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Service Oriented Architecture: Patterns and Antipatterns
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This review ''Service Oriented Architecture: Patterns and Antipatterns'' discusses the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) [1] is an up and coming architectural technique that is largely being taken up in the industry.... It makes it possible to improve distributed structures, which are adaptable, less costly and measurable....
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Influence of Reference Groups on Purchasing Behavior
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This paper "influence of Reference Groups on Purchasing Behavior" discusses purchasing decisions of consumers that are greatly affected by three main referent groups like family, peer, and society.... There are and normative comparative referents who can influence the consumers directly and indirectly.... Reference groups can influence the consumers in many ways like informational influence, motivational influence, utilitarian influence, and value-expressive influence....
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Enhancing Learning Through Architecture: Natural Light in Learning Environments: A Research Proposal
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Introduction ... se of readily available resources to enhance human experience and lifestyle is a practical way to implement in man's daily activities.... Short-term and long-term results and advantages can be gained from this practice.... .... ... ... Enhancing Learning Through Architecture: Natural Light in Learning Environments: A Research Proposal ...
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Deconstructing Conventional Notions of Childhood - The Domination of Adults over Children
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The paper "Deconstructing Conventional Notions of Childhood - The Domination of Adults over Children " highlights that the way adults seem to want to repress children in the guise of protection limits the children's development and denied them opportunities to learn for themselves.... .... ... ...
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Dining Room in Authentic Elizabethan Style
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Owen Jones, architect and theorist of color and ornament, published a handbook, in 1856, called The Grammar of Ornament.... The basis of Jones's theories on the use of color was that it was aesthetically correct to use a complex pattern consisting of one main color and many subsidiary colors.... He was known as a genius for mixing strong, pure colors to harmonious effect and giving a flat pattern a narrative quality which was unsurpassed....
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The Division Theme Paintings
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The paper "The Division Theme Paintings " discusses that the arts are able to accomplish more than to make other people feel the feelings and emotions of the artists.... The artwork is never bias-free.... As an artist, the author's works of art are permeated with thoughts of feminism.... .... ... ...
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The Notion of Type and its Importance in the 20th Century
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In his influential article “ornament and Crime” (1908) he argued that elimination of ornaments from the useful objects was beneficial to culture “reducing the time spent on manual labour and releasing energy for the life of the mind”6.... His idea of the elimination of ornament and unadorned design influenced Le Corbusier.... However, for Loos, the façade without ornament was to hide individuality, while for Le Corbusiuer it signified Platonic beauty14....
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North American Archaeology- The Middle Woodland Period in the eastern United States
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There were widespread Hopewell practices with influence in the burial ceremonies, settlement, pottery, agriculture, ornament making using different materials among other practices.... This led to abandonment of some cultural practices like the ornament making, pottery and agricultural farming of subsistence foods like maize....
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History of Race, Sport, and Culture in Modern America
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The issue of racial profiling of African Americans encompasses all aspects of their participation in mainstream American society.... Discussions and debates that deal with it are always controversial even in these times of greater integration and social enlightenment.... ... ... ... A particular issue that has sparked controversy is the debate of the biological versus the cultural basis for African American dominance in high profile sports. ...
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The Notion of Type and its Importance in the 20th Century
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In his influential article “ornament and Crime” (1908) he argued that elimination of ornaments from the useful objects was beneficial to culture “reducing the time spent on manual labour and releasing energy for the life of the mind”6.... His idea of the elimination of ornament and unadorned design influenced Le Corbusier.... However, for Loos, the facade without ornament was to hide individuality, while for Le Corbusiuer it signified Platonic beauty14....
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Information of JADE from Neolithic period to Han dynasty
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However, evidence throughout the history shows that jade remained a major influence in Chinese culture and civilization in the Neolithic period, transcending to the Han Dynasty and beyond.... Such a study will involve a process of gleaning through the enlightened civilization and evaluating evidences that the process will unravel....
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Reflective Journal on Contemporary Influences in Fashion
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Conversely, goings-on in these different areas of life may also influence fashion outcomes even in fields like architecture.... Reflective Journal on Contemporary Influences in Fashion Fashion has the capa to influence contemporary society as seen through sporting events, film premiers and theatre performances.... rchitecture has a profound influence on clothing trends.... Celebrities who graced this occasion illustrated how fashion has such a profound influence on them....
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Early Cycladic Civilization
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The main difference is a unique ornament and geometric figures in pottery: there are geometric ornaments on the jug.... In the following essay 'Early Cycladic Civilization' the author chose the two objects for analysis.... The first object is the Cycladic Terracotta Jug dated back ca....
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Summerize articles
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Arabian and Moresque ornament shared similarity with that of India though the Indian style was more flowing and less conventionalized due to Persian influence.... The design of the item should indicate the purpose, and the character of ornament should depend on the nature of material and the use of the article.... Jones Owen Jones, in ‘Grammar of ornament' argued that the ornament of civilized nations is enfeebled while that of savage tribes is vital and beautiful....
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The Role of Architecture in Addressing Different Social Ills
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In “ornament and Crime,” Loos criticizes the use of ornament in architecture.... Whereas Loos finds ornament as unnatural, Semper asserts that ornamenting the body and the space through architecture is natural to people's desire for art (254).... Loos understands that art that is meaningful to its maker has place in architecture (24), while Semper celebrates the beauty that artists gain from using ornament as symbols for their identities and aspirations (255)....
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Greek Pottery Visual Analysis
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The oriental period ceramics, which was experienced in the 8th and 7th centuries, resulted from trade between the Greeks and the Asian minor.... The motifs changed from being realistic to more oriental figures.... It is a perfect example of art from the oriental period.... The black technique period follows the oriental period....
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Factors that Influence Consumer Behavior Patterns, when Purchasing Fashion Items
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This paper is about the factors that influence consumer behavior pattern, when purchasing fashion goods.... In particular this research proposal will look at the cultural factors, demographic factors and psychological factors that influence consumer buying.... The aim and objective of this research is to identify the influence of various factors such as consumer behavior on the demand of fashionable product.... Research Proposal Factors that influence Consumer Behavior Patterns, when Purchasing Fashion Items The aim and objective of this research is to identify the influence of various factors such as consumer behavior on the demand of fashionable product....
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Product description and feature benefit Analysis
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In all the interchangeable jewels, the original ornament contains a cover piece used to protect the attached portion used as a decorative material (Kameleon, 2013).... The key design elements found in the interchangeable jewels are the decorative caps, the protective cover and the magnetic piece used to secure the accessory ornament....
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How to Write a Thesis
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Moreover, the world may be impressed by outward show – neat typography and pretty layout - but assessors in higher education and professional people in your field should not be deceived by ornament.... In the paper 'How to Write a Thesis?... the author analyzes basic rules of how to write a thesis....
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How the Influence of Historical Designers Affects Today Contemporary Interior Designs
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This assignment "How the influence of Historical Designers Affects Today Contemporary Interior Designs" shows that How exactly did the profession of Interior Design begin?... The history of interior design has a definite influence on the contemporary designs of today.... onna Purcell Order 536204 15 May How the influence of Historical Designers Affects Todays' Contemporary Interior Designs How exactly did the profession of Interior Design begin?...
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CAN CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AS A MARKETING STRATEGY CAN LEAD AIRLINES COMPANY IN UK TO SUCCESS
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ecessitate to magnetize, gain, influence, and preserve customers is still of crucial anxiety to most businesses.... Customer Relationship Management is also called consumer administration, customer assessment supervision, customer centricity, and consumer centric executive.... CRM has long been the exhortation for airlines wannabe to discussion associations with all regulars, all of the instant....
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Trading Patterns in Syria
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he nature and pattern of trade discussed above helps to identify trade theories that are compatible with Syria.... This trade pattern was supported by the comparative advantage theory of Ricardo.... Another directional shift in trading pattern of Syria was recorded in the 1980s.... There was also a major change in trading pattern that was encountered by Syria.... Trade relations between Syria and the European Union (EU) follow such a trade pattern....
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Interpreting the Postmodern - Critical, Dead or Developmental
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This phrase asserted that form must be simplified and ornament, wherever used, should follow purpose and structure of the building.... The influence can be felt in the architecture that is found in today's buildings.... The influence can be felt in the architecture that is found in today's buildings.... ostmodern architecture has been exerting significant influence on Australian landscape.... Postmodern architecture is considered as the comeback of ornament, wit, and reference and founded on the backbone of the international style of modernism....
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Habitual Dietary Patterns and Diseases
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At present, some healthcare experts prepared a questionnaire that derived the results regarding the frequency of food that was consumed by a group of people in a specific location, in order to predict different risk factors that influence various diseases in an individual's body.... The eating patterns vary, but influence the diseases to some extent with the help of other environmental factors that are associated with an individual's life.... n light of different studies related to the Western and oriental dietary habits, one of the main differences was the intake of fat and fiber content in the people of these backgrounds....
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Habitual Dietary Patterns and Diseases
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At present, some healthcare experts prepared a questionnaire that derived the results regarding the frequency of food that was consumed by a group of people in a specific location, in order to predict different risk factors that influence various diseases in an individual's body.... The eating patterns vary, but influence the diseases to some extent with the help of other environmental factors that are associated with an individual's life.... n light of different studies related to the Western and oriental dietary habits, one of the main differences was the intake of fat and fiber content in the people of these backgrounds....
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Uncanny Architecture- Signifier of Victorian Architecture
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owever, the Victorian architecture has over the years has been transformed especially after the Arts and Crafts movement as well as a result of the continued interactions of different cultural groups over time and influence from the modern styles of architecture but have remained significant.... colonialism and culture influences provided a great influence of the different designs (Psarra, 254).... After the end of the Napoleonic war, the utilization of arms and armor became very popular then than it was before and it became a major influence in the world that ultimately affected architectural art at the time as there was an abundance of armor and arms all across Europe in every market (Hood 151)....
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