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Dec 14, 2022
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Just a bit and that does the work.

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/359834_987240ddf61e4def91a4062d34f0d109/1080p/mp4/file.mp4

Design time!

Reflection

I got frustrated because there were no line breaks, good rendering and the final output looked chaotic. I tried many times without success and the journey was mainly stagnant until I realized the issue was a system problem beyond my control. No one would trust that work, especially cause I hadn’t been able to complete even one section for a long time. So, completing everything in an hour felt like a miracle. I made a few small changes, like using the correct HTML doctype, setting the character encoding, preserving spacing with white-space pre-wrap, correctly closing all tags, placing styles correctly in the <head>, improving image layout with CSS, and fixing anchor tags by adding attributes such as target="_blank". I enjoy working with HTML, though seldom confusing. The research, documentation and typing process was hard. This also applies to the content itself. Presenting a country’s tourism expects responsibility. My website consists of images and well-known landmarks in Egypt to highlight the country’s origins and development over time. Initially I wanted to describe Egypt, its popularity, its unique places, and the rulers who are widely known, before focusing on the main theme. I’m really happy, and I feel positive about the accuracy because the final result looked accurate and aesthetically pleasing. There’s always so much more to learn going ahead. For now, I feel the content is sufficient and meaningful, and I don’t want to expand it further.

I observed others’ work (unrelated to website creation), and they had some nice improvements. The investigative tone remains the same, but the roles, viewpoints, and contexts can always be explored creatively. Investigation is multifaceted. I believe more data should be collected, which is to focus on valid information that isn’t repetitive. The images could also be relevant and distinct. There’s always room to experiment with new contexts and more varied data.

Final design code.docx

<!DOCTYPE html>

<html>

<head>

<title>Adventurous and miraculous World of Egypt</title>

<style>

body {

font-family: Georgia, serif;

line-height: 1.6;

font-size: 18px;

color: #2b2b2b;

background-color: #faf7f2;

margin: 30px;

}

h1, h3, h4 {

color: #b8860b; /* Pharaoh Gold */

}

h2 {

color: #4169e1; /* Royal Blue */

}

img {

display: block;

margin: 25px auto;

max-width: 90%;

border: 3px solid #d2c19a;

background: #fff;

padding: 4px;

}

.sandstone-box {

background-color: #f4e3c2;

padding: 25px;

border: 2px solid #cbb68d;

margin-top: 30px;

white-space: pre-wrap;

}

</style>

</head>

<body>

Egypt is known for many valuable natural and cultural resources, including cotton, oil, and natural gas. Millions of people visit Egypt every year to see its world-famous landmarks such as the Nile River, the Luxor Temple, the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Temple of Karnak. Tourism experienced good expansion after 1975, when Egypt eased visa restrictions for most European and North American visitors and established diplomatic missions in countries such as Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Finland.

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<h2>Welcome to the Magical World of Egypt</h2>

Egypt is the land of pharaohs, mummies, and ancient wonders. The Pyramids of Giza are among the first images people associate with the country. These monumental structures stand on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile in northern Egypt. In ancient times, each pyramid complex was connected to a valley temple by a covered causeway and connected to the Nile by a network of canals. King Sneferu enhanced pyramid construction using above ground burial chambers, a mortuary temple, and ceremonial paths. His son, Khufu, later built the first and largest pyramid at Giza. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving monument of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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The Egyptian pyramids were constructed during a time when Egypt was one of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful civilizations. These are some of the most magnificent structures in history. These massive structures reflect the unique role of the pharaoh, the Egyptian king, in society. These pyramids still retain much of their majesty even after 4000 years, providing a glimpse into the country's enchanting past.

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue representing a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

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The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a desert valley where tombs were built for pharaohs and powerful nobles from the 16th to 11th centuries BCE (approx. 500 years). Many of Egypt’s most famous rulers, including Tutankhamun, were buried here.

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, with over 120,000 artefacts, features great exhibits depicting the history of ancient Egypt. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery, and King Tutankhamun’s treasures are located here. The most famous item is Tutankhamun’s gold funerary mask, often described as one of the most beautiful objects ever created.

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The Pyramids of Giza are illuminated at night. The Great Pyramid is the largest of the three major pyramids in the giza pyramid complex [el giza at present].

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Luxor Temple is built of sandstone and located on the east bank of the Nile in modern Luxor (Thebes). The temple’s ancient name was Ipet-resyt (“the Southern Sanctuary”), and it was founded during the New Kingdom around 1400 BC. The temple is dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It played a central role in one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious celebrations - the annual Opet Festival. During this festival, the cult statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were carried in procession from the Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple. This temple was also associated with the royal cult of the pharaoh.

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<h3>Nefertiti and Akhenaten</h3>

Neferneferuaten Nefertiti lived approximately from 1370 to 1330 BCE. She was an Egyptian queen and the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. They led a significant religious transformation in which the traditional Egyptian pantheon was suppressed in favor of the worship of Aten, the sun disc. This was a form of early henotheism, which transformed religious practices in Egypt during their reign.

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<h2 style="color:black;">Resources</h2>

<p><a href="http://www.fcb.com/location/cairo" target="_blank">FCB Cairo Office.</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.discoveringegypt.com" target="_blank">DiscoveringEgypt</a></p>

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<p style="font-size:150%;color:green;">Interesting and intriguing!</p>

Egypt has faced a significant economic crisis, but progress has been made, and we can see how the country has developed up to the present day. During Fiscal Year 2012–13, Egypt was facing many hurdles in its development. Economy saw many lows during the political turmoil against former president Hosni Mubarak. The IMF loan had to be approved because securing a loan with the IMF would draw foreign investments into the country. The devaluation had to be done in a way that kept the costs manageable and limited the impact on public finances.

Egypt tried to boost trading relations with other countries and attract foreign direct investments into the public sector. The Central Bank of Egypt focused on reforms to fight monopolistic practices that were a vital cause of inflation and the higher living costs. However, it improved significantly by the fiscal year 2015–16, according to the UN report. The government had come a long way in the implementation of economic reforms in a more stable manner. The conclusion of the Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) and the passage of the budget for 2015–16 were the two major boosts considering the state of the nation’s economy. The country’s loan from the IMF had given the government the ability to implement difficult reforms that were necessary for the development of the economy. Foreign direct investments started flowing into the nation’s economy. Cutting expenses, increasing revenues, and monetary policy were helpful measures though the report added that security concerns in Egypt had a negative impact on income from tourism.

Government was targeting between 5% and 5.5% GDP growth by the end of the current fiscal year, up from the 4.2% GDP growth in FY 2014/2015. The total budget deficit targeted for FY 2015/2016 was EGP 251bn, representing 8.9% of GDP, instead of EGP 281bn or 9.9% in the first draft. General revenues for the budget were expected to grow by 28%, amounting to EGP 622.2bn compared to EGP 486bn for the previous fiscal year. However, the World Bank had a different perspective in its report issued in January. The bank lowered its forecast for Egypt’s GDP economic growth from 4.2% in FY 2014/2015 to 3.8% in the current fiscal year, which was a 0.7-point drop from its previous prediction in June 2015.

A reformer has to persuade others in the government and take difficult decisions in order to boost the economic state of the country. A proactive plan should be implemented to support the private sector, especially small and medium enterprises. Reduce wasteful spending to support urgent priorities in education, health, and public infrastructure. The government has to concentrate on the improvement of education and employment in order to have a skilled workforce.

SO WHAT DO WE DO?

Wise government policies, not only government expansion

Reduce unnecessary government spending

Support and encourage local entrepreneurs

Attract large scale investments

Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! Transparency is important.

Expand food security initiatives

Strengthen the sports industry as an economic sector

Reduce corruption

Improve waste management, including incentive programs

Invest in public services and infrastructure

Just think about it!!! UNLEASH

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</div>

</body>

</html>

Crit_A.docx

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome happens in the wrist when the median nerve gets compressed. Inside the wrist there is a small passage called the carpal tunnel and the median nerve passes through it with tendons. This nerve gives feeling to the thumb, index finger, middle finger and part of the ring finger. It controls some muscles near the thumb too.

When this nerve gets compressed, the person starts feeling numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in the hand. Sometimes it feels like pins and needles or a small electric shock in the fingers. The symptoms usually start slowly and they become worse at night for many people. Some people also start dropping objects because their grip becomes weak.

There is not one fixed reason for carpal tunnel syndrome. It is connected with genetics, wrist injuries, pregnancy, obesity, diabetes, arthritis and repeated hand work. Jobs involving vibration, tight gripping or keeping the wrist bent for a long time have more risk. Some reasons are not in the person’s control but changing daily habits reduces extra strain on the wrist.

How to Reduce the Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Maintain the wrist in a neutral position during work. Make sure the wrist is straight and it is not bent upward, downward or sideways. During typing, writing, gaming, drawing or using a phone, people bend their wrists. Keeping the wrist bent for a long time creates extra strain near the carpal tunnel. The keyboard, mouse, chair or table position should be changed when the wrist is always bending in an uncomfortable angle. The wrist doesn’t have to stay perfectly straight every second. Just don’t keep it bent in the same position for too long.

Without a break, repetitive tasks become taxing on the hands. Once you've been performing the same motion for a while, pause for a minute or two and let your hands rest. They may just leave their hands relaxed, softly move their wrists, or open and close their fingers. It's preferable to switch up the exercise than to spend hours performing the same motion. For instance, you can spend a few minutes organizing papers or reading anything after spending a lot of time typing. This lets the tendons and muscles to relax. Here, posture is also important because people typically sit for long periods of time with their shoulders up, wrists bent, and necks stiff. Arm feels at unease in such position.

Are you holding objects tighter than you have to? Grip a computer mouse too hard, press a pen strongly or hit keyboard keys with too much force. The task doesn’t need that much strength. Firmly hold them enough so they do not fall. No reason to squeeze them. Keyboard keys and buttons need a light press. Using less force lowers strain on the fingers, tendons and wrist. Tools with padded or wider handles are easier to hold because the fingers don’t have to close so tightly around them.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is connected with the health of nerves and joints. Eating healthy food, exercising, good sleep, and treating conditions like diabetes or arthritis are part of taking care of the body. Obesity is another risk factor. Extra tissue around the wrist is connected with less space in the carpal tunnel. Not that every person with obesity gets carpal tunnel syndrome, but the condition usually happens because of a mix of body structure, health problems, injuries and hand use.

A wrist splint keeps the wrist straighter and stops it from bending too far. Many people wear it at night because they bend their wrists during sleep without knowing. Bent wrist makes the space in the carpal tunnel narrower and irritates the median nerve. Some wear a splint during work or activities that make the symptoms worse. The splint shouldn’t be very tight because that creates more discomfort and could affect circulation. A doctor or physical therapist is the better person to explain which splint fits well and how long it should be worn. A splint doesn’t remove every cause of carpal tunnel syndrome but it tries to reduce numbness and tingling at night.

NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen. They reduce pain for a short time for some people but they don’t remove the compression from the median nerve. Excessive use causes problems such as stomach irritation, bleeding or kidney damage. With prior health conditions or consumption of other medicines, consulting with a medical professional is recommended. Cold weather makes the hands feel more stiff and painful. When the fingers are cold and less flexible, repeated movements don’t feel natural enough. Wear gloves outside in cold weather. Fingerless gloves are another option in a cold classroom, office or workplace because the fingers are free for typing or holding things.

Gentle movements are used to reduce stiffness during breaks. A person could make a loose fist, open the hand slowly, spread the fingers or shake out the wrists for a few seconds. There are nerve gliding and tendon gliding exercises too. These are more specific movements which move the nerve and tendons through the wrist. A doctor or physical therapist should explain them because doing the movements with too much force is not a good idea. If the pain, numbness or tingling gets worse during the exercise, the person should stop.

Carpal tunnel symptoms shouldn’t be ignored when they keep coming back. Weak grip, dropping objects, pain at night or numbness that doesn’t just go away needs medical attention because long term compression damages the median nerve and muscles near the thumb.

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