History of Cryptography Cryptography gets defined as the art of writing codes and the art of solving them. Transferring information in a format that is secure to protect it is what gets referred to as cryptography.An example of cryptography is the use of messages that get encrypted in engaging in communication, from one device to another to make it difficult for third parties that may be listening in to not understand what the communication is about. Modern cryptography uses secret keys and algorithms that are sophisticated in the encryption and decryption of data. This paper seeks to provide an evaluation of the history of cryptography, describing how it got used and how it grew within history. Usage             The development of cryptography began with the tension that grew between the United States and the Soviet Union after the Second World War. It became clear that the next country to become a superpower needed the ability to be able to launch as well as successfully defend nuclear attacks from intercontinental ballistic missiles. North America had the North Pole…

          History of Philanthropy   Introduction The phrase “philanthropy” stems from the Greek word “philanthropia,” which means “loving people(Croucher, 2017).” In the modern age, the practice of philanthropy is inclusive of voluntary giving by either groups or individuals, all for promoting the common good. Also, it covers the formal act of making grants to nonprofit organizations(Barman, 2017). Today, philanthropy serves the purpose of improving the welfare of humankind and solving societal issues. The difference between charity and philanthropy is that the former focuses on eradicating suffering caused by social problems, while the latter aims at destroying the issues completely. This paper provides an overview of the history of philanthropy in the U.S. and the globe, citing its origins and popularity in social and cultural dynamics. Further, it evaluates the major players in philanthropic activities and highlights the contribution of philanthropic figures in the U.S. history.                                                            Overview Philanthropy dates back thousands of years and it was traditionally practiced for varying reasons. Some individuals used the practice to promote the common good, while for others, it was…

Boubyan Bank KSCP Boubyan Bank KSCP offers banking, and investment services, just like any other bank, according to the Sharia principles in Islamic, and it has a network of branches all over Kuwait. The services that the bank offers are structured into five primary segments. The Consumer Banking segment offers many products and services like deposits, consumer finance, and credit cards. Individuals and institutional clients benefit from these products and services. The Corporate banking segment offers ijarah, trade services, and Murabaha to corporate and business customers. The Investment Banking segment offers direct investment, international and local real estate investment, and asset management. The Treasury segment offers international and local Murabaha, while the Group center segment concerns group activities concerning inter-segment allocation and transfer pricing.   The five products and services that apply to demographic segmentation include deposits, trade services, direct investment, international and local real estate investment, and group activities. For deposits, the number of people who will make their deposits will depend on the financial enlightenment of the people in a particular age group. For instance, people with responsibilities,…

Smart Mask Business plan Introduction Business model Smart Mask is an upcoming company that will deal with the production of high-quality surgical masks. The company will be located in location. The purpose of this business plan is to form a blueprint for the attainment of the companies’ objectives and solicit for funding from the financial institutions.   Products and services The main product of our business is the smart mask. Smart mask catches aerosols and droplets from peoples’ noses and mouths, hence preventing the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus is a respiratory disease that is spread through droplets. To reduce the spread of the virus, the world health organization recommended people to wear masks to prevent them from coming into contacts with the droplets from the infected persons. Besides, most countries have made it a legal requirement for people to were masks when going to public spaces. Consequently, the demand for face masks has increased significantly, exceeding demand from the public, hospitals and clinics. Therefore, there is a ready market for surgical masks due to increasing healthcare demands. Moreover, (Nicola et…

Interestingly, there are about 45,000 surnames or last names used in England. Each of these surnames comes with its special history. Thus, like many, you may wonder: Have last names always beenimportant?Indeed, how did surnames actually evolve?  What is their history? Let’s take some time to find out. We Must Study Credible Sources to Understand the Origin of Last Names Generally, last names are known to evolve from almost endless sources. These include physical attributes, heraldic charges, trades, counties, and other objects. To search for afamily tree, we need to study crediblelists of specific names. This is the only way to recognize our ancestors, if and when we stumble upon them. The Origin of English and British Last Names Notably, before the Normans conquered Britain, there were no identifiable surnames as we understand them today. Thus, everyone was known by a personal or nickname. It is, however, important to note that some families and individuals either changed names or took up an alias at some point in the past. Clearly, in the past, when communities were smaller, it was easy…

      History of the Roman Empire Group 4 Question 1             Several significant factors contributed to the crisis that followed Alexander Severus’s assassination in AD 235. Some of the significant factors that contributed to the chaos, turmoil, and the breakaway empires that were the main elements in the crisis were as follows. The assassination of Emperor Alexander Severus by the troops that he led, causing the leadership paradigm to shift, marked the beginning of the crisis of the Third Century. Other influencing factors that contributed to the crisis included the economic depression and inflation that were brought about by currency devaluation that happened under the dynasty of Severan(Johannessen, 2017); the failure of adherence to the policies of succession by the emperors; and the plague which caused fears that got heightened among the people leading to the destabilization of communities in the empire. Some of the other factors that played a role in contributing to the crisis included the military becoming more active in participating in politics, the emperor facing pressure that was excessive from his people to defend…

Blueberry strain Blueberry strain overview Blueberry strain tastes precise how you would think, the blueberry received its name from its nature of fruity smell and sweet taste. Specifically, it tastes like juicy and ripe blueberries, and it’s a great taste for a person with a sweet tooth.  Blueberry Weed strain seems favourite to seasonal smokers; besides, it’s delicious flavour, it’s known for its power of calming down the high and renowned ability, and it helps in neuropathic healing.  Blueberry is common, and it’s a flavor from indica hybrid with a robust genetic backbone. There are different blueberry cheesecake strain out there that vary in complexity, the complexity and the intricate tensions taste a difference. Besides, there are simple, one strain taste one thing.  It’s easy to make assumptions that the strain with deep flavour and the different flavours is the most superior.  However, the simple strain was the first to rise in the western part of the world and remains popular to date.  The reason for this is that they work perfectly, even though they are simple, they have an…

Beauty in Islamic Art Introduction   From the three videos provided, what attracted me most was the manifestation of the Islamic religion in architecture. Despite the beauty, it portrays the Islamic architecture while deeply looked at has a lot of religion. Art in Islamic architecture has its foundation on geometric patterns that were developed through progressive practice over time. Art influences cultures such as Roman, Greek, Central Asia, and Persian. Basic shapes such as rectangles and squares play an essential role in Islamic art. This is because it applies the principles that control the world order—the appearance created by the rectangular shapes the constructed form into standard modules. The shadows by brickwork create a 3-D effect as light is a welcoming message from the deific source, as observed in all religions. According to Oludnami Ogunnaike (2017), Islamic art can speak clearly and proudly than the written word, and Muslims should show it, not tell about it. Spirituality in Islamic Architecture Any artist will agree with the fact that there exists a remarkable resemblance between artwork from different regions. The similarities…

              U.S. Maritime Surveillance Strategies Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation     U.S. Maritime Surveillance Strategies The Maritime surveillance strategies are turning to automation as technology is consistently growing. Most of the companies that manage the transportation of goods through vessels and ships in the oceans aim at maximizing profits. Thus there are increasing levels of shipboard automation and systems integration. However, automation increases the threats and issues facing port security.  There has been a significant increase in maritime terrorism, sea robbery, cargo theft, and drug and currency smuggling. However, these issues could be dealt with by having the automation come hand in hand with the manual systems. The Naval bases having untraceable technology to deal with the crisis could also be used to increase safety. Growing Threats Maritime terrorism is one of the issues that have come along with automation. Cases of terrorism have increased since the remote monitoring, and remote navigational systems can be manipulated remotely. In an experiment done by the Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics students at the University of Texas,…

Healthcare Marketing There is the common assumption that lowering prices of a commodity increases sales and satisfies customers. One of the reasons why high pricing is a valid method in marketing is quality. High rates are associated with better quality and hence attracts clients who seek for better clients. It is also unlikely that long time clients will leave because of price changes since they depend on trust rather than prices. These two groups are likely to be loyal, invest in quality and hence willing to pay more and also they are easy to please.When the prices are increased, customers and clients tend to have respect for the productand the business (Martin, 2017). The clients will stop treating you just like another dealer and treat you like an expert. Purchasing an item which has been priced highly shows power. Therefore, the owner of the product commands respect in the market. The other reason is increased quality in the product. When the clients are willing to pay higher, the producer will be ready to put all efforts into satisfying the needs…