...Monique Summers Professor Susan Watters Fashion 245 March 9, 2012 Blue Jays Designers in the swimwear industry have been driven to create more elaborate and comfortable swimsuits due the growing trend of health and fitness. Not to mention that Americans are taking more and more extended vacations each year. According to Global Industry Analysis, “swimwear and beachwear are projected to exceed $17.6 billion by the year 2015.” However, swimwear is one of the toughest items to sell. However, I have created a retail store that specializes in high quality fabrics and focus on customers having a pleasurable shopping experience. According to Online Resource Directory, many women dread shopping for swimsuits. In order to combat the negative feelings that women have against swimsuits, my retail store expertise will be in quality and fit. I designed a retail store called Blue Jays that will drastically help to change women opinions about swimwear. Blue Jays will sell swimwear that flaunts a women’s figure in a flattering way. Blue Jays main goal of its store is to sell garments of superior quality and to make sure consumers leave satisfied. Sourcing from great manufactures who meet our company standards will help achieve our first goal. Our company only sells swimsuits made from lycra, spandex, and tricot. The tricot fabric helps our swimwear to be lightweight, soft, durable, and shrink resistant. It’s also a fabric that wholes it shape very well. The lycra...
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...Cardinal vs. Blue Jay Research 1 Cardinal vs. Blue Jay Research Kerri Cardinal RES 110 Research and Information Utilization Marcella Gardner, Instructor July 18, 2013 Cardinal vs. Blue Jay Research Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) and Blue Jays (Cyanocitta cristata) are beautiful and colorful creatures. They are both members of the bird species classified as Chordata Aves and belong in the Passeriformes or perching, songbird category. These two birds are known as the most colorful in the species. Although both birds are in the same species and have similarities, their behaviors vary in their habitat, diet, and mating ceremonies. It is especially easy to identify the two birds. Their markings are similar in regards to color contrast, with black and white stripes against a brilliant background of either cardinal red or royal blue. They both have a crown worn like a hat that is raised or lowered, depending on their “moods.” One thing to note is that the Blue Jay does lose its feathers but the Cardinal does not molt. The regions in which these birds live are similar. Both the Cardinal and the Blue Jay reside in the United States and Canada East of the Rocky Mountains. Cardinals also reside in some southwestern states (Arizona and California), and as far north as New York and the New England states. Blue Jays migrate and move south during the cold of winter; whereas, Cardinals can tolerate colder climates and do not migrate. Cardinals and Blue Jays differ in...
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...How a Jay Came to Life Mark Twain effectively uses personification in his story Baker’s Blue Jay Yarn, to give animals a humorous personality. Personification is the attributing of human characteristics (or characteristics assumed or believed by some to belong only to humans) to animals or non-living things, phenomena, material states and objects or abstract concepts. In the story, Twain uses personification to tell a very entertaining story, giving the jay a personality and a distinct manner of speech. He also compares the jay to other animals and shows the differences between them. In the story the jay is the best speaker in the animal kingdom. He is very proud and likes to show off his talent whenever possible. He not only uses good grammar, but can also use comparisons and metaphors. The blue jay can put whatever he feels into words. And not any commonplace words, either, but talk straight out of a book, full of metaphors. And you will never see a blue jay stuck for a word. Nobody ever did. The author gives the blue jay a very human personality. In the story it says the jay has no principles. A jay will lie, a jay will steal. A jay can cry, a jay can laugh, a jay can feel shame, a jay can reason and plan and discuss, a jay likes gossip and scandal, a jay has got a sense of humor. For instance, once the bird realized he was trying to fill a house with acorns he burst out laughing. Furthermore, a jay knows when he is an ass just as well as you do- maybe better. In addition...
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...was exactly what the Blue Jays needed. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays played the second of three games against the Oakland Athletics, defeating the soon-to-be-Vegas-based team 7-0, bringing their season record to 31-33. Can you believe it, the Blue Jays scored a run in the first inning, as three consecutive walks from Oakland starter Luis Medina loaded the bases with one out. Danny Jansen hit a sacrifice fly for the team’s first, first-inning run in 30 games. The game remained 1-0 until the top of the fifth, when the Blue Jays batted around. Kevin Kiermaier hit a lead off homer, his second of the season, to make it 2-0. After two outs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a double, followed immediately by Bo Bichette’s 12th double of the season to give the Jays a...
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...A Canada House Hockey: Hockey is important to our society because hockey is a sport that many Canadians are very passionate about and it gives our country and culture an identity. Trans Canada Highway: The Trans Canada Highway is very important to Canada because in a way, that one high connects the entire country. Marks Work Warehouse: Marks work warehouse is a Canadian company that everyone should be really proud of. It provides comfortable, affordable clothing that was made on our own soil. La Senza: La Senza is important to Canada because it provides bras and underwear for women all across the country. It’s amazing to think a clothing line as big as La Senza, is Canadian. Roots: Roots is very important to Canada. Pretty much every teenager has at least one pair of roots sweatpants, because of how comfortable they are, and affordable. Mountains: Mountains are a very important attribute to Canada. When people think of Canada, they think of cold, snow, mountains. They give us our heritage. Canadian Railway: The Canadian railway is very important to Canada because it is in a way, a train that connects the entire country from East to West. Moose: On a commercial basis Moose are good for having tourists come look at and for hunters to kill. On a higher level Moose are a magnificent animal that are gratifying to have around. Canadian Flag: The flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada without distinction...
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...A TRIBUTE TO MY BROTHER, ONE HELLUVA GUY I would be lying if I said that Roy and I have been close all of our lives. I perceived his deafness as an insurmountable barrier to closeness when we were kids. As it turns out, I was wrong and we became very close as we grew into adults. I came to know an extraordinary man who had an unrivalled love for life and laughter. He was a kind, gentle and generous man whose number one priority in life was to look after Mum. He was always quick to help anyone, especially if muscle power was needed, and he never expected anything but a “thank you” in return (except maybe a cup of tea). He was an avid sports fan who loved the Toronto Blue Jays, the Montreal Canadiens, Tiger Woods and curling. I will never be able to watch those sports without remembering him. Many people have told me that he was a good curler and I regret that I never made the time to watch him curl. Thankfully, I did golf with him once or twice. Upon reflection, I realize that Roy was also a great teacher. He taught me how important it is to define someone by who they are and not what disability they have. He never let his disability become an inability or an excuse to not to try something. He taught me how to forgive people, for no matter how mean or rude they may have been to him, he excused their behaviour as just not understanding. He taught me how to face adversity and attack it head on rather than trying to run from it. He taught me how to live life with dignity...
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...Business Description Rogers Communications Inc. is a diversified Canadian communications and media company engaged in the telecom and media businesses. Rogers Communications Inc. is engaged in four primary lines of business through its four principal operating segments: Rogers Wireless, Rogers Cable, Rogers Business Solutions and Rogers Media. Rogers Wireless is Canada’s largest wireless voice and data communications services provider and the country’s only national carrier operating on the combined world standard GSM/HSPA+/LTE technology platforms. Rogers Cable is a leading Canadian cable services provider, offering cable television, high-speed Internet access, and telephony products, and together with Rogers Business Solutions, provides business telecom, data networking and IP solutions to small, medium and large enterprise, government and carrier customers. Rogers Media is Canada’s premier group of category-leading broadcast, specialty, print and online media assets, with businesses in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, sports entertainment, magazine and trade journal publishing and digital media. We are publicly traded on both the TSX and NYSE stock exchanges and are included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index of the largest publicly traded companies in Canada. Canada Telecommunications Mobile SWOT Analysis Strengths * Locally owned mobile operators have invested heavily in the market. * Low penetration rate means ample scope for continued growth...
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...Although there is an endless list of possibilities, I chose Deion Sanders as the greatest American athlete of all time. Sanders began his college career at Florida State, playing on their football, baseball, and track teams. He became a two-time All American for football and helped the Seminoles reach the College World Series. In 1988 he won the Jim Thorpe Award for top defensive back. In 1989 he was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons and began his profession football career. That same year he signed a contract with the New York Yankees. In September of 1989 Sanders hit his first homerun for the Yankees along with his first ever punt return for a score as a profession football player making him the first ever athlete to hit a homerun and score a touchdown in the same week. What a way to start your professional career as an athlete. After five seasons with the Falcons in 1994 Sanders signed one year with the San Francisco 49ers. That year Sanders set the NFL record for the most ever yards returned after an interception, with 303, a record that still stands today. He also tied the record for interceptions returned for a touchdown, with three that season. That year he was deservedly voted the NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and his team won Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers. After one season with the 49ers Sanders signed with the Dallas Cowboys during week 2 of the season, making him at the time the highest paid defensive player in the NFL, and in 1995 helped them...
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...In the National League people think that Nationals Right Fielder Bryce Harper is a lock for MVP, but Reds First basemen Joey Votto has been putting up impressive, no historic numbers this season. First let’s look at the first half of the season for both Votto and Harper. During this time Harper was the clear favorite statistically with 26 home runs, 68 RBIs, .464 on base percentage and a .339 batting average. Compared to Votto’s 15 homers, 42 RBIs, .392 OBP and a .277 average. Harper has 11 more homers, 26 more RBIs, 172 points better OBP and a 62 point higher batting average. Even if you look at the advanced metrics all of Harper's stats are better than Votto’s except for the percentage strikeout percentage, where Votto has only struck out 1.5% less. Also at this time the Reds were 39-47 and in 4th place in the NL Central, and had season ending injuries to their starting shortstop Zack Cozart , all-star starting catcher Devin Mesoraco, and star pitcher Homer Bailey had Tommy John surgery. Opposed to the Nationals who were 48-39 in first place of NL east and looked like they were going to runaway with the east. At the time Max Scherzer was on fire before the breaking having almost thrown a no hitter on June 14 against the Mets, then almost throwing a perfect game his next start against the Pirates. The Reds were averaging 3.8 runs per game and while that seems like a enough runs to stay competitive they were also giving up 4.4 runs per game. Joey Votto accounted for 25%...
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...jazz artist Charlie Parker was born on August 29, 1920, in Kansas City, Kansas. His dad, Charles Parker Sr., was an African-American stage performer, and his mom, Addie Parker, was a housekeeper of Native-American descent. In 1927, Charlie moved with his parents to Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 7. It was here where Charlie was introduced to various genres of music. At the time, the most popular of the genres included jazz, blues, and gospel. Charlie found interest in playing an instrument after taking lessons at his local school. During his years in his middle and high school, he played the baritone horn in the school band. However, Charlie’s mom had given him a saxophone a couple of years earlier in an attempt to cheer him up after his father left his mother. While still in school, Charlie began playing with groups in local clubs and street performers. His interest had become so strong eventually, that he decided to drop out of school in order to practice and be a musician....
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...Charlie Parker was a jazz musician who played the alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and the baritone when he was younger. Charlie Parker was born on August 29, 1920 in Kansas City, Kansas to Adelaide and Charles Parker. He was then raised in Kansas City, Missouri and was an only child. When Parker was ll years old, he began to learn to play the saxophone. At 14 he joined the school band while he played a rented instrument. Most of his influences came from a young trombone player. After high school Charlie pursued his dream of playing music professionally. During the late 1930’s, Charlie Parker was practicing diligently. He said he spent 3 to 4 years, 15 hours a day practicing. He traveled around Kansas, City, Missouri playing with local bands...
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...EVENT: Black Vace newspaper – in the library 2pm on Friday 4/27 Donations to PFAU library. HBCU – groups all over the world to come together. • Mixed races – either intentional or unintentional. o Mulatto – ½ black (this is an offensive term which the root word is mule) o Quadroon – ¼ black o Octoroon – 1/8 black Video – Fisk singers and early white gospel video • Literacy was a problem – acapella singing. • Gospel – “Good news” • Fisk = HBCU in 1866 Video: the history of gospel music 02 • In the African heritage it had to be the music, the preacher and the religious. o Had to be the preacher and the response • Music was to be free but then brought Christianity which was pulled out from that they say. • Involving percussion tones • Melees tone – not singing the tone right to but to shape it. We wear the mask poem: Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 – 1906) • Mask – façade, disguises you, hides you, masquerade, protection, performers. Performance v. rituals • Ritual o Gospel • Performance o For others/benefits o Entertainment o Image Video: Education on Minstrel – goes into the Images topic • Developed in 1820. • T.D. Rice • Jim crow presents himself as an African (black face) by performing how the Africans perform. Performance within a performance. • Compromise of 4, etc. o Paid performances • Call and response Images: • Co-opted • Corruption of the history image • Massive available – were everywhere. • The images like...
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...Blues vs Country music According to Etta James in an interview with American Chronicle: "The Blues and country are first cousins ... What I look for in a song is for the story to be for real. I like a blood and guts kind of thing. That's what you find in the lyrics of country music." Blues and country music both developed in the 19th century in the Southern United States. They share a similar history. For this reason, they share many of the same musical and lyrical characteristics. Read more: How to Compare Blues & Country Music | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5888119_compare-blues-country-music.htInstructions 1. * 1 Learn the history behind blues and country music. They are both forms of American folk music influenced by earlier styles brought overseas. Blues music grew out of field hollers and chants sung by African slaves. Irish and Scottish balladeers borrowed the guitar and banjo of blues and thus created "country". According to Reebee Garofalo in "Rockin' Out: Popular Music in the USA", "Terms like country and blues are only used to separate the same kind of music made by blacks and whites ... designations like race and hillbilly intentionally separated artists along racial lines and conveyed the impression that their music came from mutually exclusive sources." Country is an offshoot of blues. They are essentially the same thing. In the PBS special, "Rhythm, Country and Blues," country is referred to as "white man's blues." * 2 Listen to...
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...ABSTRACT Title: PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SCREAMO MUSIC TO THE SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT OF THE STIGMATINE YOUTH MOVEMENT MEMBERS Author: JOHN LERY MAAMBONG ANASTACIO Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication School Year: 2009 – 2010 Rationale This study aims to know the significant relationship of the profile of the respondents and the perceived effects of screamo music to the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) Statement of the problem This study Is to determine the perceived effects of screamo music on the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM). This seeks to answer the following questions: 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of 1.1. Age 1.2. Gender 1.3. Length of membership in Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) 1.4. Length of exposure to Screamo Music 2. What are the effects of Screamo music as perceived by the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) in the apostolate? 3. Is there a significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and the perceived effects of screamo music to the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM)? Methodology A descriptive survey research was used in this study. Descriptive research involves collection of data in order to test hypothesis or to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject of the study. The descriptive research has no...
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...Annotated Bibliography Books: 1. Awkward, Michael. Soul Covers: Rhythm and Blues Remakes and the Struggle for Artistic Identity : (Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Phoebe Snow). Durham: Duke UP, 2007. Print. a. Soul Covers is an engaging look at how three very different rhythm and blues performers—Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Phoebe Snow—used cover songs to negotiate questions of artistic, racial, and personal authenticity 2. Bego, Mark. Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul. New York, NY: Skyhorse Pub., 2012. Print. a. Traces the life of Aretha Franklin from deserted child to teenage mother to Grammy winner to inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 3. Bogdanov, Vladimir. All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul. San Francisco, CA: Backbeat, 2003. Print. a. This is a complete guide to the uniquely American world of the blues. The roots of the blues can be found in the turn-of-the-century Mississippi Delta, but today its reach extends into all kinds of music including rock, jazz, country, soul, and more. 4. Brown, Ruth, and Andrew Yule. Miss Rhythm: The Autobiography of Ruth Brown, Rhythm and Blues Legend. New York: D.I. Fine, 1996. Print. a. Tony Award winner Ruth Brown is a rhythm-and-blues revolutionary, a woman whose early successes earned her instant worldwide fame and launched a career that has influenced such legendary performers as Aretha Franklin, Dinah Washington, Little Richard and Stevie Wonder. This candid autobiography offers the true...
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