...Ceremonial Speech Manuscript I would to thank all the RAZZIE members for selecting my film as the worst in 2010. I didn’t think that making an eighth installment of the Police Academy series was a good idea, but the studio made me an offer that was hard to turn down (especially after my wife saw all those zeros). The studio started me off with a decent script, but every other day a different executive would visit the set and make a “suggestion” that isn’t really a suggestion, but rather since I am here I need to look important and pretend that I am earning my paycheck. Despite all my protesting, executives don’t like to be told no, even if they have never written, directed or produced a movie. They took what could have been a decent movie and turned it into a wild sequence of special effects and explosions. How bad did it go? Well here are a few quotes from some of the movie critics: * “Utterly preposterous, just when you thought the series might get revived.” * “Where to begin counting the misdemeanors of this miserable, soulless travesty?” * “Abysmal...a serious miscalculation.” * “Apparently, somebody thought it was time for a series reboot. Clearly, somebody was dead wrong.” * “Exciting and exhilarating, the series is coming back” (I pretty sure this was meant for a different movie). While the film was not a complete waste, I have to thank all the actors and actresses for not giving up half-way through the movie. Despite all the interference...
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...Ceremonial Speech Best Person to Make People Laugh Award Bill Murray To Begin I would like to say one of my favorite quotes of Bill Murray from probably one of his most well known movies. Dr. Peter Venkman (Ghostbusters): "Back off man. I'm a scientist." That is what Bill Murray really is. He is a scientist in real life on how to make people laugh. It has been said that Bill Murray is a hard person to work with on set because he is always changing the script to what he believes is funnier and sometimes doesn’t even resemble what he was scripted to do. All of these directors though ticked off at the time do agree with the changes that Bill made because it is funnier than what was written. Bill Murray was born in Wilmette, Illinois, USA on September 21, 1950. When Bill was young he was quite a mischievous child, managing to get himself kicked out of both the Boy Scouts and Little League Baseball. He had his young rebellious years growing up and he was going in the wrong direction after he dropped out of college. He recognized this and decided to join his older brother, Brian Doyle-Murray, in the cast of Chicago's Second City improvisational comedy troupe. Murray eventually moved to New York City where he took his comedic talents on air in National Lampoon Hour alongside Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner and John Belushi. In 1975, both Murray brothers were in an off-Broadway spin-off of the radio show when Bill was spotted by sportscaster Howard Cosell, who recruited...
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...DIFFERENT TYPES OF FILIPINO DANCES Idaw This dance sometimes has many names and different versions. Most common is this dance depicts the hunting ritual performed before a tribal war. The tribes men would go out and look up and watch for the scared Idaw bird. Which is said to lead the tribe to victory. Also look at the clothing, Philippines being a very hot climate, plus the use of as little material as possible, the traditional clothing was not made to cover much of the body.... Banga This dance displays the Igorot women on their way to the river to fetch the daily water supply for their families. It shows the skill and strength of the women as they would carry heavy laiden clay pots (Banga) full of water. Their grace and agility while balancing the heavy pots, sometimes stacks 5 high, is a testiment of the Filipino and how hardships become a art form and talent. As a young girl you would start with only one pot. Of course as you become older and more experienced, along with the fact that you could provide more water for your family in one trip. Pots could be stacked as high as 5 or 6. The more pots you could carry showed your skill and also you standing among the women of that area. They would all gather and march to the river each day, singing a native song which is represented by the flute and banging of bamboo on iron pots in the dance...... Idudu The family is the basic structure of family life among the Itneg / Tinggian people. The caring for the Children is shared...
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...dance is common in weddings, fiestas and special occasions. Pandanggo sa Ilaw - The word pandanggo comes from the Spanish dance "fandango"characterized with lively steps and clapping while following a varying ¾ beat. Pandanggo requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and at the back of each hand. This famous dance of grace and balance originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro. Sublian - The term "subli" is from two tagalog words "subsub" meaning falling on head and "bali", which means broken. Hence, the dancers appear to be lame and crooked throughout the dance. This version is originally a ritual dance of the natives of Bauan, Batangas, which is shown during fiestas as a ceremonial worship dance to the town's icon, the holy cross. Kuratsa - Commonly performed during festivals in Bohol and other Visayan towns, this dance portrays a young playful couple's attempt to get each other's attention. It is performed in a moderate waltz style. Itik-itik - According to history of this dance, a young woman named Kanang (short for Cayetana) happened to be the best performer in the province of Surigao del Norte. At one baptismal reception, she was asked to dance the Sibay, and began improvising her steps in the middle of her performance imitating the movements of an "itik", a duck, as it walks with choppy steps and splashes water on its back while attracting its mate. Because of its unusual steps and fascinating interpretation...
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...Christopher Betts SPC 2023 Personal Reflection Essay When it came to preparing for the introductory speech, I had to spend a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to share to the especially when most of them did not know me whatsoever. After long and hard thinking about the objects I wanted to bring in that would help reflect myself to the class I came up with three really good things in the end that ended up telling a lot about myself. I also have to admit I felt some anxiety before giving the speech to the class even though I feel as if I do not have much anxiety when it comes to speaking. I think the anxiety came from giving information about myself to a room full of people whom I am not familiar with. The thought of having a good first impression in front of all my classmates is where I believe most of the anxiety came from but after the first time getting through it I never found that to be the problem with the rest of my speeches. I have to admit that my public speaking skills have not gotten better as the more speeches were assigned. I am very disappointed in myself that I am currently not where I should be, especially being a senior in college. I need to prepare more thoroughly before speeches and make sure everything is not only organized on paper but in my head which involves having to practice over and over again by reciting my speech before class. I think this would help my speeches go smoother. I also need to pick topics to speak about that interest me...
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...The Sport of Dancing Courtney Packwood ENG-106/Professor Zafonte March 17, 2013 Dancers should be considered athletes as well as artists. Dancers must use their bodies to express emotions, tell a story, commit to years of physical training, develop stamina, work as a team, take care of their bodies, stretch to prevent injuries, and enter into competitions against other dancers. They deserve to be helped at the athletic office. The dance education majors are not even allowed to ask for an ice pack from the athletic trainers. Members of the Grand Canyon University Dance Team are considered athletes, while the Dance Education majors are not. Both programs involve dance training but yet the school team is the only one of the two that reaps the benefits of being an athlete. The label of dancing being an art or sport has been questioned for decades now but no one has given it a definitive answer. When looking up the definition for athlete, several interpretations are given; overall, the main idea of an athlete being, “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina” according to the Webster dictionary. When comparing this definition to dancers, it is clear that they meet each of those standards. So, why are dancers being denied help from the athletic training office when they demonstrate comparable abilities in physical training, competition, teamwork, and dedication; just as much as any of the athletic teams on...
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...1. The main character in “The Magic Thief is Nevery . Nevery is a boy. In the book it never states his personality but I imagine it to be rich, and likes to do magic, and a thief. The Second main character is nevery’s apprentice. It never really says his real name. I think his personality is that he thinks that Nevery is stubborn because he kind of cares about himself only. Rowan is another character in “The Magic Thief”. He is a boy in the book. Conn is another character in the book. She is a girl. Benet is another character he is a boy. 2. This book takes place in Heartsease Norwich, Norfolk. Where the Nevery’s live. A summary of the book is that there is a boy named Nevery that is a magician and a thief. He steals the magic spells from people and pretends it’s his. Knows body knows but him and his apprentice. The Conclusion of the book is that he stops stealing spells. He tells everyone it was not his. And then he gets put in jail for lying , stealing, and cruelty . 3. My favorite scene in the magic thief .Is the one where he steals. Another of mine is the one where he tells everyone he did it . I think this teaches children and adults. Not to lie ,steal and to understand the meaning of the book . Lying can get you in jail . 4. It is for ages 10 and up . It is for grades 5-8 in my opinion . I would recommend it to children . Because it is funny and full of laughter. It is with humor but mysterious at the same time...
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...BLACK TUESDAY IN THE BAHAMAS(APRIL 27, 1965) (Events inside and outside of The House of Assembly and aftermath of Black Tuesday are excerpts from "The Quiet Revolution" by Dame Dr. Doris Johnson.) Possibly the greatest event in the movement towards Bahamian Independence was Black Tuesday. This event culminated in 1967 but started with the 1962 General Elections. The 1962 General Elections was the first elections where all Bahamians including women, were allowed vote: universal adult suffrage. Surprisingly, the United Bahamian Party won the elections over the PLP. The UBP had 21 seats and the PLP had 8. Roland Symonette became the country's first Premier. Historians have hypothesized as to why the PLP lost the elections despite overwhelming support from the majority of Bahamians. Firstly, the PLP complained of UBP job threats. Workers complained that they were threaten with being fired if they voted for the PLP. Also, the UBP campaigned on the grounds that they had done a good job of improving the Bahamian economy; and that change now would frighten the American tourists and investors who were just now coming back from the 1958 General Strike. The UBP suggested that the PLP were not knowledgeable enough to run the country and if the PLP were to gain control of the government, the economy would be ruined. Additionally, the PLP complained that the UBP had arranged the constituency boundaries in such a way as to give themselves an unfair advantage. This "fixing" of the constituency...
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...to the Boundaries Commission report for that year. After the House denied the motion formed by the PLP to have the constituencies redrawn under the United Nations, Lynden Pindling publicly declared that the Bay Street politicians as dictators. The distribution of seats in favor of the Family Islands was not acceptable to the PLP when the majority of the population lived in New Providence. Before Mr. Pindling went inside, it was said that he was scared to go in and do what he did, so much that he needed coaxing from Sir Milo Butler to go ahead with the plan. Inside we could hear Mr. Pindling accusing the ruling United Bahamian Party of dividing some areas into political units to give their group an unfair advantage. Mr. Pindling took the ceremonial mace and tossed it out of the window into the crowd of people below. "This is the symbol of authority, and authority on this island belongs to the people and the people are outside." said Pindling. It was an act of deviance in the pursuit of liberty and...
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...DANC 1202: WORLD DANCE – From Oral Traditions to the Stage Instructors: Laura E. Ellis, Kimiko Guthrie, Department of Theatre and Dance; Ms. Guthrie’s Office Hours: Mon 1-2pm and by appointment. Email through Blackboard. Ms. Ellis’ Office Hours: Wed 1 - 2:00p and by appointment. Email through Blackboard. Classroom: THEA 182 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines dance traditions and cultures from around the world in an exploration of the human search for meaning. From ritual dances that prepare us for weddings and wars, to social dances that reinforce cultural order, to artistic dance performances that express the human condition —dance is alive and evolving where we live. In this way, it tells the story of who we are and who we may become. In this course, you will learn how to think, read, watch, talk and write about dance. We will study world dance forms and artists in the context of spirituality, myth, folklore, history and music. We will also study the nature of the creative process in dance. As we examine dance traditions from around the world, we will study their influence on dance practices here in the Bay Area. Through active participation in dance activities (our daily ‘lab work’), you will gain firsthand knowledge of contemporary modern dance, a North American dance tradition that constantly grows in response to world dance, music and spiritual culture. This quarter our primary focus will be the African Diaspora and American Contemporary Dance...
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...to the Boundaries Commission report for that year. After the House denied the motion formed by the PLP to have the constituencies redrawn under the United Nations, Lynden Pindling publicly declared that the Bay Street politicians as dictators. The distribution of seats in favor of the Family Islands was not acceptable to the PLP when the majority of the population lived in New Providence. Before Mr. Pindling went inside, it was said that he was scared to go in and do what he did, so much that he needed coaxing from Sir Milo Butler to go ahead with the plan. Inside we could hear Mr. Pindling accusing the ruling United Bahamian Party of dividing some areas into political units to give their group an unfair advantage. Mr. Pindling took the ceremonial mace and tossed it out of the window into the crowd of people below. "This is the symbol of authority, and authority on this island belongs to the people and the people are outside." said Pindling. It was an act of deviance in the pursuit of liberty and...
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...Across 1. A soldier that wears armor and rides horses. 4. What you shoot from a bow. 6. What a witch turns a person into. 7. A weapon that an archer uses. 8. What a wizard or witch can cast. 12. A place where crops are grown. 14. A story about wizards, dragons, knights, and princesses. 15. Have a spell put on it. 16. A woman who uses magic. 17. What you do to a frog to change it back to a prince. 19. A weapon that a knight might use. 23. Metal clothes that protect a knight. 24. A robber on the seas. 26. A horse with a horn on its head. 27. A place where prisoners are kept. Down 1. The ruler of the kingdom. 2. A nasty creature that guards bridges and eats people. 3. A small, nasty creature that causes lots of mischief. 5. A short humanoid that lives in mountains and mines for gold. 6. A small magical creature that lives in the wood and can fly. 8. Something a knight carries for protection. 9. A creature with pointy ears that lives in the forest. 10. The king's daughter. 11. A very, very large monster. 13. Spells and charms. 15. Very bad. 16. A person who casts spells. 18. A creature that is half woman and half fish. 20. A big nasty creature that lives in caves and eats people. 21. A fire-breathing reptile that eats princesses. 22. A place where the king lives. 25. The past tense of...
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...BLACK TUESDAY IN THE BAHAMAS(APRIL 27, 1965) (Events inside and outside of The House of Assembly and aftermath of Black Tuesday are excerpts from "The Quiet Revolution" by Dame Dr. Doris Johnson.) Possibly the greatest event in the movement towards Bahamian Independence was Black Tuesday. This event culminated in 1967 but started with the 1962 General Elections. The 1962 General Elections was the first elections where all Bahamians including women, were allowed vote: universal adult suffrage. Surprisingly, the United Bahamian Party won the elections over the PLP. The UBP had 21 seats and the PLP had 8. Roland Symonette became the country's first Premier. Historians have hypothesized as to why the PLP lost the elections despite overwhelming support from the majority of Bahamians. Firstly, the PLP complained of UBP job threats. Workers complained that they were threaten with being fired if they voted for the PLP. Also, the UBP campaigned on the grounds that they had done a good job of improving the Bahamian economy; and that change now would frighten the American tourists and investors who were just now coming back from the 1958 General Strike. The UBP suggested that the PLP were not knowledgeable enough to run the country and if the PLP were to gain control of the government, the economy would be ruined. Additionally, the PLP complained that the UBP had arranged the constituency boundaries in such a way as to give themselves an unfair advantage. This "fixing" of the constituency...
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...It was through these women's organizations and their international counterparts that Bahamian women gained increasing confidence to lobby for the suffrage and the further advancement of women's rights and civil rights in general. The Suffrage Movement in the Bahamas received tremendous support from its allies in the United States, Canada and England. The growing enfranchisement of women around the world provided an enabling environment for the Suffrage Movement in the Bahamas. The specific social climate in the Bahamas in regard to women which engendered the struggle for the enfranchisement of women was described by Sir Randol Fawkes in his book, The Faith That Moved the Mountain. He states: "More than half of the adult population of the Bahamas - the women - still remained voteless. In 1958, they lagged far behind their male counterparts in the field of human rights. The chief roadblocks to full citizenship for Bahamian women were: - i) the traditional attitudes of men and women towards their respective roles in society; ii) the lack of equal education and training, vocational guidance and counselling in the school; iii) the division of the labour market into traditionally male and female sectors; and iv) lack of child-care facilities for working mothers". Sir Randol detailed other disadvantages women faced including the inheritance law of primogeniture and the inadequate maintenance laws for child support. In its particular pursuit of the right to vote for women and its...
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...Analysis of Dance Styles ARTS/100 Professor Analysis of Dance Styles For centuries peoples have been dancing as an art form that allows them to physically express themselves without using words. These are times when simple dignity of movement can fulfill the function of a volume of words (Humphrey, 1937). A great deal can be understood when a person watches a person dances. The message that is related is strong and clear. When you understand the types of dance the message is clear. I will attempt to examine the different forms of dance. We will look at the forms of dance like Ballet, Modern World/Ritual, Folk, and jazz. Never the less it helps construct a better understanding of the different forms. Ballet During the 15th century in Italy ballet was known as court dancing. The word “Ballet” comes from the Italian form of Ballare which means dance. The first dance was in France in 1581. The French created the first ballet called “La Ballet Domique de La Reine” This caught on fast which prompted Louise Xiv to start the Royal Academy of Dance in 1661. Ballet caught on quick and spread from country to country when the story line and rhythm is expressed it uses eight basic positions to do this. Swiveling on their toes and balancing is critical to perform these dances. Over the ages these have been two great Ballets that are performed across the country and they are in high demand. They are the “Nutcracker and Swan Lake”. Modern Dance The 20th century...
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