In the early Renaissance era Florence and Siena were rivals in many aspects. The Battle of Montaperti was fought between the two in September of 1260. After their triumph over Florence, Siena used the monetary winnings for the building of the Palazzo Pubblico to serve the city in governmental, spiritual and social needs; it was comparable to the basilicas in ancient Rome in this aspect. The Palazzo Pubblico (fig. 1) was also made to compete with Florence’s already constructed Palazzo della Signoria1
around a martini glass filled with milk. She is seductively leaning against a glass covered wooden bar with a luring gleam in her eyes. Her and the milk are the main focus of this advertisement. In the background is faded liquor and wine bottles. While looking at her you cannot take your eyes off of her milk mustache and the milk martini glass that got to touch her full pink lips. The irony of this advertisement is that out of all the handsome tall liquor bottles, she chose the thin lean martini with
that specific type of information. For hearing the stimulus is sound waves. These are waves of pressure that are conducted through a medium (Martini, 2009). Often this medium is air but it can also be water or a solid object. Each wave consists of a region where the air molecules are gathered together and an opposite region where they are farther apart (Martini, 2009). A wavelength is the distance between either two wave peaks or two wave troughs. The number of waves that pass through a fixed reference
"Neurones monitor or control specific cells or groups of cells" (Martini et al. 2014). The nervous response is rapid, however precise and short-lived, due to the fact that neurotransmitters are broken down and recycled very quickly after they have diffused across the synaptic cleft - in contrast, not all life processes
sparkles and her caramel like skin illuminates in the low-lit room. The makeup that covers her face consists of black eye shadow, flesh stained lipstick and blood red nail polish on her fingernails. In her left hand lies a martini shaker of which she holds over the filled martini glass of a gentleman perched in a unique shaped chair. The woman’s right leg gently rubs against the gentleman’s kneecap. Her piecing eyes glare in a look of desire directly at this mysterious man. This man seems to be dressed
glands Martini (2014). Acid-base balance is maintained 3 ways: chemical buffers (phosphate, carbonic-bicarb, and protein), respiratory system, renal system (Martini, 2014). Why does maintain fluid balance in older people require a higher water intake than in a normal healthy adult under age 40? As a person ages the total water content tends to constantly decrease. The body’s
Saliva is a watery liquid that is produced by the salivary glands (Martini et al., 2015). There are three pairs of salivary gland; the parotid, sublingual and submandibular. Each of these glands have different cellular structure and produces saliva with slightly different content that preforms different functions (Martini et al., 2015). The parotid salivary glands which is the largest produce a serous excretion that contains high amounts of salivary amylase which helps in the breakdown of complex
Eating Disorders a Common Ground Let’s start by defining what eating disorders are and who has them. Eating disorders are problems that are psychological in nature that result in inadequate or excessive food intake (Martini, Nath, Bartholomew, 2012). Eating disorders are a group of very serious conditions that leaves the affected so completely preoccupied with food and weight that they can focus on hardly anything else (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014). Examples of the main types of eating disorders are
thin filaments is defined by nebulin to form filaments of 1µm in length (Martini). Thick filaments are composed of “about 300 myosin molecules, each made up of a pair of myosin subunits twisted around one another”. Myosin molecules bind to one another via their long tail, leaving the head free to bind to the nearest thin filament. Thick filaments also have a specific length of 1.6µm and between 10 and 12 µm in diameter (Martini). The arrangement of these myofilaments in myofibrils and repeating sarcomeres
and metabolism hormones play a large role in the daily lives of all living species. Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolism and the metabolism is responsible for maintaining a specific range for the biochemical reactions that occur in the body (Martini 2014). The most important hormone for metabolic maintenance is thyroxine (T4). This hormone also plays a large role in body heat regulation. It is produced by the pituitary gland and secreted by the thyroid gland. The thyroid releasing hormone (TRH)
elements.” (Martini, F 230). 4) Extension, “occurs in the same plane as flexion, but it increases the angle between articulating elements.” (Martini, F 230). 5) Last is rotation. Fourth, there are three main
While interviewing a kindergarten teacher at PS.142 in Piaget’s context, the first thing that Ms. Martini mentioned to me is that all children grasp things differently. In her class she encourages a lot of engagement in order for her students to develop reasoning. One thing that she mentioned to me that she does with her students is that they all have a journal and in that journal she has then draw and write whatever they want. She then picks several kids a day to share what they did and as a class
Giotto di Bondone, a Florence painter, made a large contribution in the artwork found within Arena Chapel, Padua, Italy. Through the influence of Cimabue, Giotto’s most famous paintings within the chapel aligned to tell a story. In addition, Simone Martini a pupil of Duccio di Buoninsegna took a more conservative approach in his international gothic style portrayed in Siena’s Cathedral, Siena, Italy. While both painters may have depicted practicality in their styles we see many features that make their
In all living beings, regulation is required to various degrees. This regulation is one of the most important things needed to keep our complex organic bodies running correctly. This is known as homeostasis. Homeostasis is one of the most important activities our bodies can participate in. Our bodies are as fragile as they are remarkable. This is why we need a method to keep all of the components in our body in an ideal environment. One of the most important things to regulate is body temperature
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Preparation: 1. Pour the Campari, Gordon's London Dry Gin and vermouth Rosso into a glass 2. Stir it until it becomes well combined. 3. Fill a short glass with ice cubes. 4. Strain the mixture into the short glass and then garnish it with a twist of orange peel. 5. Serve and enjoy! GIMLET The Gimlet is a simple and refreshing tart gin classic that’s deliciously sweet and sour! The Gimlet has long been appreciated one of the best gin sours you will find. Ingredients: • 25 ml lime juice • 1 teaspoon
HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT GLASSWARE Choosing which glassware to use is an important thing to do. Aside from enhancing your table presentation, it can also add to the elegance of your style and make ordinary dining to elegant and entertaining ones. Beyond the aesthetics, specialized glassware is created to complement the drink it is intended to serve. You would not want to have the same glass garage door as your wine glass right? Therefore there are different types of glass you have to consider when
There are 11 organ systems in the human body and each system has its own function. The Muscular system provides support and protection to other organs and tissue. It also helps in body movement and maintaining heat and body temperature. The digital source by Emma Bryce on “How your muscular system works” explains the types of muscles in the involved in the movement of body. The source expands on three major groups of muscular systems. They are skeletal muscle, Cardiac muscle and smooth muscle.
healthy range Thermoregulation mechanisms are essential as uncontrolled body temperature is physiologically detrimental (Martini, Nath, & Bartholomew, 2014, p 990). For example, if body temperature increases above 40°C, it can cause disorientation and above 42°C can cause convulsions, permanent cell damage, breakdown of cellular proteins and eventually death (Campbell, 2011; Martini, Nath, & Bartholomew, 2014, p 990). Hyperthermia is a range of progressively more severe conditions and occurs when the
from that site. It is simply spectacular. Wicker furniture, convenient tables and a railing with a story to tell are among the accouterments that made this venue more like a nest than simply a place to sit and rock a while. Mom thrived on company, a martini, and conversation when the “porch opened” at five. A cornucopia of fun and interesting personalities came to enjoy a libation and frequently stimulating conversation. Those demonstrating a strong attendance record included Deb and I, Peter “Salad