...In the play by Sophocles, Oedipus stands out as a classic representation of what a tragedy hero is. Oedipus the book has key aspects that Aristotle said to make a tragedy and a tragic hero. One of the requirements for being a tragic hero according to Aristotle is "a [great] man who is neither a paragon of virtue and justice nor undergoes the change to misfortune through any real badness or wickedness but because of some mistake." There must be some mistake made by the character flaw that causes the great man’s fortunes to turn for the worst. Aristotle felt that there were certain plot devices that needed to take place in order for it to qualify as a tragedy and for the character to really be a tragic hero. Without a tragic hero there cannot be a tragedy happening, plot is a very important point. The plot of a true tragedy should be complex and consist of reversal and recognition. Both of these plot elements are contained within the play Oedipus the King. The play starts out highlighting Oedipus’ character by showing him talking to the grieving citizens in front of his palace. They are praying to the gods to stop the plague that is destroying Thebes. He mourns with his people over the hardships that have befallen the land of Thebes. He tells them that his brother-in-law, Creon, has already been sent to seek out and consult with...
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...in April 2012 and then it was released in February 2013.Richard LaGravenese was both the scriptwriter and the director of the film. The movie and the novel had big differences, which definitely make us think which one is more effective. The story is about teenager Ethan Wate, who is obsessed with his urge to finish high school and go to college in order to leave behind, the small, weird town of Gatlin. Everything changed the moment when Ethan met Lena Duchannes, a mysterious girl who just arrived in town, Ethan found out that Lena was the girl in his dreams. Lena had a lot of problems from the time that she moved back her hometown. Lena told Ethan her dark secrets (being a caster) and family history, the story starts with Ethan’s love for Lena and her upcoming problem, which is her 16th birthday. Which medium: the novel or the film is most effective for telling this story? We will answer this question by comparing three parallel scenes from the novel and its filmed adaptation, in terms of how well each scene develops the plot, characters and overall theme of the story. There are hundreds of famous novels, which filmmakers turn them into a movie, whether they could be an unforgettable one or a boring movie, thus it’s important for the audience and the fans to figure out which one was more effective and successful. The plot development in the novel was good enough to represent the main points to the audience meanwhile in the movie the director cut so much of the plot, which...
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...The Plot and Theme in Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral” Raymond Carver states that by the mid-1960s he was tired of reading and writing “long narrative fiction” (“On Writing” 46). Shorter fiction, he found, was more immediate. This mode of thought may help us to understand why Carver turned to compose shorter works of fiction like “Cathedral,” a work that acts as a brief glance into how one man’s physical blindness helps another man begin to overcome his own spiritual blindness. Carver’s thematic plots could convey alternate meaning—both directly and indirectly. “Cathedral” introduces the theme of blindness, shown by “this blind man” (Carver 709), but concludes by addressing the deeper theme of internal or spiritual blindness by the host. Therefore, the plot and theme of “Cathedral” relay simultaneous levels of meaning to the reader. “Cathedral” tells a story of an irreligious man, who learns a spiritual lesson from a blind man: “But I had my eyes closed. I thought I’d keep them that way for a little longer. I thought it was something I ought to do” (Carver 718). That’s why at the end of the story he does not open his eyes for he wants to “keep them that way for a little longer” so that he can see clearly in his mind. There are two types of blindness, but when we talk about blindness, we usually think of the blindness on our physical body rather than the blindness in our mind. In “Cathedral” both Robert and the host are blind: one is blind in external sight, and the other one is...
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...Karlee Folk ENGL-126 - 002W - Film & Literature June 7th 2012 The opening scene of midnight cowboy does an extremely good job of out lining what the story of the film will be about. With the use of different visual effects of the shots throughout the movie they display the main focus points that will be important during this movie. The movie gives the viewers the main key elements of the movie in the first couple scenes. For example, the main characters name repeated “where’s that Joe Buck.” Or the emphasis on the “cowboy” features in his outfit from head to toe. Finally the almost arrogant or cocky like attitude given through his singing to himself through the mirror. These main points are not only obvious but the lighting and visual distance from the camera highlight’s these key points even more. With the key point given to the viewers the plot is able to be narrowed in by the end of the opening scene. With this done there is no hidden agenda that the director is trying to have and the viewers are never left out of what this film will be about. They are able to outline the plot an follow the plot while watching this movie. One of the main features this movie uses to its advantage is a close up. This is where the shot is close up to a person or an object (Petrie, G-2). Midnight cowboy uses this most while emphasizing on the cowboy features that Joe Buck was wearing. A close up was done as he carefully placed the black hat with a gold band on his head. Another close...
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...SBI PO Exam Special Current Affair Supplement Latest Developments in Banking and Financial Sector Latest questions pertaining to Governance, Policies, Panels and Committees Miscellaneous Current Affairs (Very Important for upcoming competitive exams) A publication of Nirdeshak.com Latest Developments in Banking & Financial Sector 01 SBI PO Exam - Special Current Affair Supplement 1) India implemented Basel III norms, which comprises of new global capital rules for banks, from which date? – 1 April 2013 (Under Basel III norms, Indian banks will have to hold core capital of at least seven percent of risk-weighted assets) 2) What is the name of the bill passed by the Lok Sabha on 18 December 2012, which seeks to strengthen banking regulations in the country? – Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2011 (This bill seeks to raise voting rights of investors in private sector banks to 26 per cent from present 10 per cent and also allows RBI to supersede boards of private sector banks to increase the cap on their voting rights to 10 per cent from 1 per cent 3) Financial sector regulators – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), on 8 March 2013 joined hands by signing an agreement under the auspices of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC). What are the main objectives of this move? – These regulators would...
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...* Re: BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE 30/10/2012 To: Seong Ee Wei Hi, Ee Wei, Thank you for your application to be our Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale crew. Please come for the interview together with Ke Ying this Thursday (1.11.2012), 11am at Amcorp Mall, PJ. (please logon to www.bookxcess.com for the address). Please bring along 1 photocopy IC (front & back in 1 page). Before hand, kindly refer to the below for the terms & conditions as the BBW crew for your perusal: Working Date: 3rd-24th December 2012 Venue: The Mines Convention Centre WORKING HOURS 1. 9.00am to 9.00pm daily, you are required to report to the respective leader by 8.30am daily. 2. Selected appointed staff are required to stay back after 9pm to complete their task ie. Doing sales report. 3. There will be 2 breaks daily (each break is 30 minutes), Lunch and Dinner will be provided daily. ADDITIONAL WORKING HOURS 1. If the Employee required to work more than the regulated working hours per day as mentioned above, the Employee shall be paid a rate of RM15 per hour. 2.The minimum additional hour to clock in per day is ½ hour. TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT The Employer reserves the rights to terminate Employee’s contract on the following conditions and the Employer has the absolute rights to reduce the hourly rate from RM10 to RM7for the number of days worked by the Employee. The conditions are: (a) Poor performance deemed by BBW Management; (b) Late – more than 3 working days; (c) Failed to...
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...CHAIRMAN’S NOTE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MODULE 1: ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE INDUSTRY Malaysian Economic Performance – Overview for the Year 2012 3 6 11 13 C&M Industry Performance – Overview 2012 Global and Malaysian GDP Growth Communications Services Contribution to Growth Bursa Malaysia ACE Market – An Overview of Licensees C&M Industry Financial Performance Overview Telecommunications Companies Broadcasters Trends of C&M Companies Financial Performance Digital Signature C&M Revenue by Services Market Segment ARPU Comparison Contribution of the C&M Industry to Bursa ...
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...changed on them. So when putting together a growth strategy companies should think rapidly. Best approach could be take one step at a time. ➢ One of the ways for developing a business growth strategy for Purple HR could be buying a competing business or businesses.Employing such a strategy will add to the company’s growth and it will also eliminate another barrier standing in front of company’s future growth namely- a real or potential competitor. Paychex, Inc. is a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.Paychex, acquired key competitors over the years which proved beneficial for them as their share in the market increased.. In January 2012, the Company acquired Icon Time Systems, Inc. In December 2012,...
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...volume variance= (850,000 X 125)-(800,000 X 125) =$106,250,000-$100,000,000 = $6,250,000 Favourable 3. Absorption costing. | $ | $ | SalesLess: Cost of goods soldOpening inventoryProduction(850,000 X (255+125))(-)Ending inventory(30,000 X 405)Gross MarginAdjustments for production variance(850,000-800,000)x125Operating Income | 0323,000,000(11,400,000) | 450,000,000(311,600,000) | | | | | | 138,400,0006,250,000F | | | 144,650,000 | Income Statement for the year ended 31December 2012 4. Variable Costing Income Statement for the year ended 31 December 2012 | $ | $ | SalesOpening inventoryProduction(850,000 X 255)(-)Ending inventoryContribution MarginFixed factory overheadOperating income | 0216,750,000(7650,000) | 450,000,000(209,100,000) | | | 240,900,000(100,000,000) | | | 140,900, 000 | 5. Based on the calculations of absorption costing and variable costing for the year 2012,it would be better to calculate and measure using the absorption costing because it has the favourable variance of production . Moving on, applying the absorption costing is able to make us visualise the operation income aggregate moreover variable costing. Other than that, if the budgeted production unit is lower than the actual production units will affect the operating income to raise with using the absorption costing. As a conclusion, it is better that L.A...
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...researching had a particular problem with its on-going sickness levels. After researching more about this HR area I noticed that this year overall both in private and public sectors there have been a noticeable decrease in absence levels. However this year also sees an increase in “presenteeism” – people continuing to work when not well. This can have an effect for not only the individual but the organisation. Despite decreasing absence levels, it is imperative to continue to manage absence effectively, focusing on employee well-being. How I analysed and interpreted data The attached graph has been taken from a Hotel’s absence/sickness levels. I have looked at each department’s sickness records and figures from the last financial year 2012. After analysing the organisations sickness over the last 12 months and having taken figures from monthly HR records, I have interpreted the data and devised a graph. Each line on the graph shows the amount of days off sick each department has had per month. Findings The graph shows me that the organisation’s sickness levels could be better and are below average from other similar organisations that I further researched. It shows that it has a higher level of absence in the winter months than the summer months. This could be due to temperatures of weather and employees being off with cold and flu like symptoms. Also the epidemic of the Norovirus throughout December seemed to make its way round the hotel which led to a lot of absentees...
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...1 STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2012 - Declaration of Final result SSC conducted CGL (Tier-I) Examination, 2012 on 01.07.2012 and 08.07.2012. Re-examination of certain candidates was held on 4.9.2012. Based on their performance in Tier-I, candidates were called for Tier-II Examination held on 3rd & 4th September, 2011. The result of Tier-II Examination for calling candidates for Interview/Skill Test was declared subsequently. Following Lists were declared:List-I: Candidates qualified in Tier-II for all Interview posts (other than Statistical Investigator/Compiler) – 5742 Candidates List-II: Candidates qualified in Tier-II for the posts of Statistical Investigator/Compiler - 1443 candidates List-III: Candidates qualified in Tier-II for all Non-Interview Posts - 19644 candidates List-IV: Candidates qualified in Tier-II for post of Tax Assistant – 27640 candidates 2. (i) Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) are of qualifying nature. CPT consists of 3 modules. Module I is the Data Entry Skill Test. Module II and III of CPT are on Spreadsheets and Power Point respectively, and each paper had 100 marks. Fixation of cut-off in Module I for evaluation of CPT Module II & III 2. (ii) The Commission decided to fix Cutoff of upto 5% mistakes for UR and 10% mistakes for other categories in Module I (same as DEST) for qualifying candidates for evaluation of Module II & III of CPT. Category-wise number of candidates qualified...
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...the company are the employees conditions abroad, the buying of reebok and it's sales drop last year 2012. In the website oxfam, which analyses the conditions of workers abroad, it is stated:" we asked Adidas to implement worker's rights in Indonesia". (Oxfam 1). The complaints relate to the the ongoing problems of not matching wages with the rising prices of food and supporting work abroad. This can become a greater issues because most manufacturing is done abrasive and foreign countries could rebel against western companies hence slowing down productions or damaging products. Source: https://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/workers-rights/adidas/talking-with-adidas/ Another issue is the acquisition of Reebok, although buying another company cuts competition it also bring greater responsibilities. According to article on sportsdailybusiness.com Adidas has not gained any profit from Reebok rather loss. As it states in the article that since the acquisition in 2006, Adidas has struggled to raise to power the brad, commercial irregularities have been caught and it has suffered through the NHL lockout. Buying companies may eliminate competition but can bring great loss to the company if the other company itself is doing midly poor. Source: http://m.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2012/11/09/Finance/adidas-Reebok.aspx Lastly but not least the sales have decreased in 2012. In Triple pundits progress report Adidas has failed to keep its promises to sale more and to change...
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...NAME: AIFUWA HOPE OSAYANTIN PHONE NO : +2348136751972, PIN – 269B7BC0, 7BEB93E6 EMAIL – aifuwahopeosayantin@yahoo.com WEBSITE – aifuwahopeosayantin.blogspot.com TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES I. Abstract of the subject matter 2 II. Objectives 3 III. Scope of the study 3 IV. Introduction 4 V. Illustrations and Suggested solution 11 VI. Illustration and Suggested solution (Without Retained crates and closing balance on premises) 14 VII. Purpose of keeping separate accounts for containers 18 VIII. Uses of Container accounts 18 IX. Recommendations 19 References 20 1.1. OBJECTIVES This paper...
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...November 16, 2012 Friday This is the day 1 of my On-The-Job Training. I just don’t have any idea at all; I don’t know what I’m going to be or which department I should assign so thank god we start at orientation. We talked about the company, policies and some other important details then our HM supervisor take me to my department, which is Dispatch Service Department, I don’t have any idea if what is going on in this department until my supervisor orient me about my task and this I meet and started to meet the Call Reports which is assigned to me for the rest of my training. My day have been so well and just exceeded my working hours. November 19-23, 2012 (Monday-Friday) This week I’m sorting Call Reports specifically the CM or the Corrective Maintenance, from the month of October sorting from 1st of October from the end of the month. I arranged it from banks to banks for it to be organized. I just had light duties by this time, I observed the call reports and notice that diebold has a lot of client, offering good services, offering products such as ATM, software and many more. Diebold Philippines Incorporation is a very huge company it has many branches in different part of the world. This ECE Company which is vision is to fulfill and exceed the customer expectations. The facilities and policies is just suit for the employee and to the firm. This office environment is just good for the working people. By the end of this week, I’m still adjusting myself for a new environment;...
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...UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND / SEGi UNIVERSITY BA (HONS) BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Module: Core Business Skills Code: UGB 103 Assessment Element 1: Skills Audit and PDP Plan (Total 15 module marks) (This assignment covers the following skills learning outcomes, taken from the Module Guide: Skills:- 8 - Manage own time, including setting own goals and targets for Progress Files) Date of Submission: 12th October 2012 TASK: Draw up an initial skills assessment to rate your skills level. Your assessment should include an analysis of your current strengths and weaknesses, personal development goals, and action plan. To complete this task you are required to: 1. Complete Form A “Self Assessment of my Present University Skills”, Form B “Areas for Discussion with your tutor”, and Form C “PDP Plan”. You may proceed with this activity after personally meeting and discussing with your tutor. 2. For further information please to refer to “Guide to Finding Study Skills Support & Starting Out on your Personal Development”, available on Sunspace in the UGB103 site. FORM A (3 Marks) SELF ASSESSMENT OF MY PRESENT UNIVERSITY SKILLS |Name: | |Date: | |Rate your Skills and Abilities ...
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