analyze the Lead-Based Paint Abatement Repair and Maintenance Study (1992) conducted by the Kennedy Krieger Institute, in order to provide an ethical analysis of the study. In doing so, I argue that the ethics of the study shifts depending upon which set of non-moral facts an individual chooses to focus on. My stance, however, is that the study was unethical. Before presenting my argument, I place the study within its historical context. Fourteen years before the Lead-Based Paint Abatement Repair and Maintenance Study was conducted, “the…
Process-Analysis Ever since I was young, art has always been my niche, the one thing that truly defines me. Crayons, markers, finger paints, anything I could get a hold of to create something. I started creating and I never stopped, thanks to my encouraging parents and teachers. I did not get what I needed in my early years of school so started learning how to draw and paint on my own. I taught myself every tip, trick, and technique I could; desperately trying to learn how to better myself. I…
Yes Mattel had acted in a socially responsible and ethical manner with regards to the safety of its toys. Whereas he terminated several dozen suppliers for noncompliance and made numerous changes in its own plant. He also did a recall on the toys that were found panted with lead, which is stated to be a harmful neuro toxin and dangerous to children who ingested or swallow bits of the paint. Mattel could have implemented a strict safety checkpoint from the beginning. As such he could be able to…
Just like a gun without a bullet, doing oil paintings without the appropriate brushes is also as useless. A paintbrush is considered the most important tool in creating artworks so knowing the types, proper usage, and how to maintain them should be familiarised by anyone who wants to master the art of painting. For starters, there are two main types of brushes and these are the soft and the stiff bristled brushes. Brushes with softer hairs are best used in applying paint with smooth effects or…
surfaces we regularly come across are commonly painted. Despite being surrounded by paint however, it’s an artifact that can be easily overlooked. This relates to Andrew Feenburg, Martin Heidegger and Ed Levine’s beliefs regarding technology and art. Even when looking at artwork that’s painted, it’s easy to only consider the formal aspects of the medium or how the medium helps convey a concept. What does it mean to be disconnected from how paint is made or to be heedless of the effects it has…
The U.S. paint coatings industry is a matured industry which had $16 billion sales in 2004. This industry is expected to have a 1% to 2% sales every year. The industry is segmented into three types: - 1. Original equipment manufacturing- It occupies 35% of the market share 2. Architectural- It occupies 43% of the market share. 3. Special purpose coatings- It occupies 22% of the market share. Janmar coatings has high quality architectural paints, OEM paints and sundries because of which they have…
Jarabacoa city, but Ally had something different in mind. Ally smiled and walked away and when she returned she had three buckets of paint. I looked at her and sheepishly asked, " What are we going to do with the paint, paint with the kids?" She quickly replied, " Not exactly, I want us to repaint the walls and then have the kids come out and put their handprints against the wall." I looked at Abby and smiled thinking how much fun Jadwin would have getting his hand painted. So, we went down the…
Sealcoat is a product that helps prevents corrosion on black top, which is caused from multiple factors such as the rain, which contains a low acid count. Plowing is also a large factor and one of the harshest reasons upon corrosion. Lastly would be tree roots, weeds and grass. Blacktop is very durable but at the same time it is very fragile. Taking care of a blacktop driveway or parking lot is a major investment that everyone should always consider into when they look to upgrade or maintain a…
A garage floor coating increases the useful life of the floor's concrete. All too often, these floors become stained and suffer from salt induced damage such as cracking, flaking, and spalling. Whether or not you enjoy this benefit will depend on getting the details of its application right. Here are six mistakes that the best garage floor coating professionals never make: Not Checking for Moisture Problems Like a sponge, concrete has pores through which moisture penetrates. If the ground…
When To Apply A Sealcoat On Your Asphalt Driveway So It's Protected From The Sun And Rain Sealcoating is an important part of driveway maintenance. A sealcoat helps your asphalt driveway have a longer life and maintain it's dark color. It acts as a barrier against rain and UV rays. Here are some tips on when it's a good time to have a sealcoat applied to your driveway. Several Months After It's Poured You'll want to have a sealcoat put on your new driveway as soon as it's ready so protection…