...Compare the treatment of the theme of passion in Peter Shaffer’s play ‘Amadeus’ (1979) and Jeanette Winterson’s novel ‘The Passion’ (1987) ‘This conflict of sobriety versus passion… lies at the core of Amadeus’ Heinz-Stroll Passion is a fundamental theme of both Amadeus and The Passion, although each text treats it differently. Amadeus explores Salieri’s passionate love of music, and his obsession with Mozart, whereas The Passion investigates not only individual love and passion, but also the passion of all of France for the charismatic Napoleon. Both texts, particularly Winterson’s novel The Passion, suggest the necessity of passion within humanity; it is something every one of us craves in some form, and Winterson even states that ‘man cannot exist without passion’. Henri falls in love too easily and Villanelle craves the danger of a risky passion: ‘Not much touches us, but still we long to be touched’ Any person with some knowledge of Jeanette Winterson’s personal life would expect the quite particular treatment of passion apparent within her novel - she is known to have said that ‘passion is a demon’, and her personal feelings toward love are thinly veiled by the story; it is actually inspired by her affair with Pat Kavanagh - in fact, many of her novels revolve around her own personal relationships. In the book, Jeanette Winterson explores the meaning of passion itself, granting it various intriguing definitions, and challenging our perception of it. Through her...
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...FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY Banking on Bloodshed UK high street banks’ complicity in the arms trade Banking on Bloodshed: UK high street banks’ complicity in the arms trade Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Executive summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. The arms trade – “theft from those who hunger” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Making a killing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Fuelling poverty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 Profiting from war and human rights abuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Financing the arms trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Providing banking services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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...SKYNET TRAVEL CORPORATION A. Background / History It was established in 1997 as a non-IATA travel agency and became an IATA member on July 21, 2003 with office at GF and 2F TSE & SONS Building, 1743 A.Mabini St. Malate, Manila. Affiliated with International Air Transport Association (IATA), Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA), Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and Department of Tourism (DOT). Since its inception, outbound operation has been the biggest factor in making Skynet Travel as one of the more popular agencies in the industry. With its dynamic set of management and staff, Skynet Travel has successfully included inbound in its program having in mind the idea of making the Philippines as a major tourist attraction and its culture and people, a close second. Unfazed by tremendous competition, Skynet Travel continuous to work hard in providing high quality and reliable services to the ever demanding needs of its clientele. B. Objectives i. Corporate Mission We aim to establish our company to be a collection of individual aspirations, hopes and dreams. Inspiring them to be part of a better future resulting in everybody to work harder. ii. Corporate Vision To be known globally for extending excellent and personalized services akin to that of a one stop shop which go beyond the traditional requirements of a traveler thereby exceeding the travel/tourist clientele...
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...ACE2006 Agricultural Economics Guidelines for poster assessment You must decide on a research hypothesis and then extract the data you need to test that hypothesis from the Farm Business Service (FBS) dataset. This dataset contains a large number of variables, including measurements of farm income, farm size, total costs, fixed and variable costs, total revenue, revenue from farming, subsidies, farm diversification and agri-environment payments. It also contains details of farm location, enterprise revenue and variable costs (and gross margins), farm type. It is up to you to decide what data you need to test your research hypothesis. For example, you might wish to examine the economies/diseconomies of scale theory, or you may wish to show how farm business income varies with region and within region by farm type (or size). You may wish to determine which farm types earn what % of total revenue from agri-environment payments or from diversification payments. You could examine the labour used on different farms, and correlate this with a measure of farm income. There are endless possibilities. You are asked to decide on a research hypothesis yourself and to work alone this is individual work so DO NOT work in groups. The poster that you will present your research hypothesis and data analysis is described below, this exercise is assessed and is worth 20% of the module mark. This document contains guidelines for extracting data, and the pro-forma which you...
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...Analysis of the AirFrance KLM Financial Statement by March 31， 2011 for Financial Accounting and Reporting CPTC 31125 handed in to Prof. Pascale Lapointe edited by Marie DU BOUCHER B00135369 Anna-Christina FREDERSHAUSEN B00405951 Shuangyu SHEN B00336198 Mohamed YADANI B00347217 25.11.2011 * * Contents Contents i Table of Figures i 1 Oversight of the firm and industry 1 2 Oversight of the financial position 2 2.1 Balance Sheet 2 2.2 (Comprehensive) Income Statement 4 2.3 Statement of Changes in Equity 5 3 Oversight of the statement of cash-flows 5 3.1 Cash flow from operating activities 5 3.2 Cash flow from investing activities and the Free cash flow 6 3.3 Cash flow from financing activities 7 4 Selected topics 7 4.1 Segment reporting 7 4.2 Leases 7 4.3 Provisions 7 4.4 Income taxes 8 5 Conclusion 8 Appendix 1: Consolidated Balance Sheet ii Appendix 2: Consolidated Income Statement iii Appendix 3: Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income iv Appendix 4: Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity iv Appendix 5: Consolidated Cash Flow Statement v * Table of Figures Figure 1: Share Performance 1 Figure 2: Composition of Current Assets 3 Figure 3: Composition of Non-current Liabilities 3 Figure 4: Calculation of Operating Income 6 Figure 5: Calculation of Operating Cash Flow 6 Figure 6: Operating segments & Reporting segments 8 * Oversight of the firm and industry...
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...his peers as outdated and irreverent, he would eventually be regarded as one of the greatest musical genius’s who ever lived, nearly 80 years later (Mellers). Today, we know this man as Johann Sebastian Bach, a virtuoso organist and prolific composer from the baroque era of classical music; whose works spanned over 1000 musical pieces and influenced entire generations of western music schools of thought (J.S. Bach). Bach’s importance to western music development wouldn’t have been noticed by his contemporaries, who mostly favored the preclassical styles of homophony which were harmonically simpler in tone and structure (Mellers). His sphere of influence had affected many important composers whose names include: Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven; who themselves made major contributions to the preeminence and development of western music. In terms of originality and complexity, Bach’s compositions represent some of the most sophisticated and ambitious classical pieces to date, which through his rigorous use of counterpoint, tonal control and attention to single moods (called affects) had helped refine western music from a folk-based expressive form to a highly complex and evolved form of musical expression (Tonality). But in order to understand Bach and his well noted contributions, one must also understand his life in the context of the changing musical forms of the era and his personal musical influences which helped define his unique compositional...
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...accompanies the soloist in each example? • In which piece does the orchestra and soloist play the same “theme”? • In which piece does the accompaniment part include many repeated tones? • In which piece are there more sudden and extreme changes in dynamics? • Which one has a basso continuo? • Which one features a more “singable” melody? • What purpose do you think each piece was intended to serve? |[pic]Four Seasons: Winter |[pic]Piano Concerto No. 21 C major | |[pic] |[pic] | |Antonio Vivaldi |Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | | | | |Born: 1678 |Born: 1756 | |Died: 1741 |Died: 1791 | |Period: Baroque |Period: Classical | |Country: Italy |Country: Austria | Listening Prelude This is an excerpt from the first movement of what is...
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...1: Routes to take in starting an internet travel company 1.1 The survival-base strategic route This route puts heavy emphasis on organisations being able to survive a hostile and highly competitive context. It does this through an emergent process, seeking out opportunities in strategy content as they occur. ”Lynch 5th edition p416 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT” As explained by Brent Hobermanin the case study that this is a scale game and you’re always facing global competitions. The real success Is to attract enough customers more than your competitors to generate more sufficient business. And with small internet business the fixed costs of operations in the early days are small no expensive office premises, no major colour printers and brochure costs, direct contact with potential customers, etc. They are two mechanisms in operation 1 adaption to the environment 2 selections among those present for survival 1.2 Network base strategic route The network based strategic route forward explores the links and degree of co-operations present in related organisations and industries and places a value upon that degree of co-operation. ”Lynch 5th edition p429 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT” They are two major aspects of networks from strategy perspective covered * Network Externalities Network externalities-these arises when an organisation is part of an external network that is seeking to standardise some aspect of operations across the industry. The key moment...
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...The Age of Enlightenment The self-proclaimed Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a period notable for its substantial cultural and scientific developments, that took place mainly during the eighteenth century. It was a time when the scholarly class of Western Europe left behind Church dogma in the process of formulating philosophical ideas as well as scientific theories. It was substituted with reason. Notably, political ideas that were extremely radical for the time propagated throughout Europe and eventually led to the revolutions of France and the United States. Also, modern science further implanted itself into the mainstream. The roots of the entire movement date back to the time of the great Ancient Greek philosophers and scientists, specifically to such great thinkers as Aristotle and Plato. In Western Europe, from the time of the Middle Ages until then, Aristotelian science had remained the extent of scientific knowledge. It had long been lost due to the chaos of the Dark Ages, but it was “rediscovered” in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries through contact with Muslim influence and Byzantine scholars. During the late years of the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment, scholars set out to improve upon Aristotelian and Platonic ideas. [1] The Renaissance gave a basis for the Age of Enlightenment to continue on. The Humanist movement during the Renaissance started to slightly move away from the Church. Although most Humanists were...
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...Student’s name Professor’s name Course name Date Mozart Introduction According to Fisher (15), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a powerful Austrian composer whose success can precisely be dated from his childhood. The composer was born in Salzburg in 1756 and died in 1791 having written over 600 pieces of work of which many remain popular to date. Mozart could play clavichord at the age of three and began writing short compositions at the age of four. When he was 5, he gave his first public performance at Salzburg University. Between 1763 and 1766, Mozart, Nannerl, his sister who was talented in music, together with their father who was a musician as well toured Europe. They visited Paris, London among several other places where Mozart gave several successful concerts, even performing before royalty. This research paper examines the crucial role Mozart played during The Enlightenment. It further highlights the contribution made by the Austrian composer in the transition to romantic from the Enlightenment. Before and during the time of Mozart, composers served the royal courts or church as highly-skilled servants. In the same manner, he began his carrier by working for Salzburg’s Archbishop. Notably, his travels to France as well as England gave him an exposure to the ideals of equality and independence as well. This exposure prompted him to sever his loyalty to the master who employed him to offer services in a very rigid manner. He left for Vienna where he...
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...IS Success Model in E-Learning Context Based on Students' Perceptions Freeze, Ronald D; Alshare, Khaled A; Lane, Peggy L; Wen, H Joseph. Journal of Information Systems Education21.2 (2010): 173-184. The title captures the objective of the study which is to evaluate the success of the E-learning based on the IS success model. Abstract This study utilized the Information Systems Success (ISS) model in examining e-learning systems success. The study was built on the premise that system quality (SQ) and information quality (IQ) influence system use and user satisfaction, which in turn impact system success. A structural equation model (SEM), using LISREL, was used to test the measurement and structural models using a convenience sample of 674 students at a Midwestern university. The results revealed that both system quality and information quality had significant positive impact on user satisfaction and system use. Additionally, the results showed that user satisfaction, compared to system use, had a stronger impact on system success. Implications for educators and researchers are reported. Keywords: IS Success, E-Learning, User satisfaction, System use, System quality, Information quality 1. INTRODUCTION Both undergraduate and graduate courses are experiencing a migration away from the traditional classroom and toward a greater emphasis for electronic delivery of content (Allen and Seaman, 2008). This trend cuts across all departments and schools in the university...
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...Annual report 2006-07 We support our customers in developing their businesses on a global level with innovative travel and transportation solutions. In each of our businesses we are pursuing a strategy of profitable growth, founded on respect for our employees, shareholders and the environment. Our position as world leader in air transport gives us responsibilities and encourages us to set ever-higher standards of customer service, financial performance and social and environmental commitment. 2006-07 Contents At a glance ••• 1 Chairman’s message ••• 2 Key figures ••• 4 A contributor to the economy ••• 8 Interview with Jean-Cyril Spinetta and Leo van Wijk ••• 10 Passenger activity ••• 14 SkyTeam ••• 26 Cargo activity ••• 28 Maintenance activity ••• 34 Corporate governance ••• 42 Being a shareholder ••• 50 Sustainable development ••• 58 Consolidated financial statements ••• 64 Glossary ••• 69 Additional information on the Air France-KLM group can be found in the 2006-07 reference document on the website, www.airfranceklm-finance.com, or on request. 2006-07 At a glance Global leader 240 105 3 73.5 1.4 900 destinations in businesses million tons of cargo transported 1 countries million passengers carried aircraft maintained Profitable growth 23.1 billion euros of revenues billion euros of operating income employees 1.2 103,000 2 Dear Shareholder, This financial year draws to a close the first phase of the merger between Air France...
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...Corruption is a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire personal benefit. Corruption may include many activities including bribery and embezzlement, though it may also involve practices that are legal in many countries. https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=corruption Political corruption is the use of powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties, is done under color of law or involves trading in influence. Forms of corruption vary, but include bribery, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, gombeenism, parochialism patronage, influence peddling, graft, and embezzlement. Corruption may facilitate criminal enterprise such as drug trafficking, money laundering, andhuman trafficking, though is not restricted to these activities. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is also considered political corruption. The activities that constitute illegal corruption differ depending on the country or jurisdiction. For instance, some political funding practices that are legal in one place may be illegal in another. In some cases, government officials have broad or ill-defined powers, which make it difficult to distinguish between legal and illegal actions...
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...European Commission, DG Internal Market and Services Unit E2 STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE DIRECTIVE FINAL REPORT | 7 SEPTEMBER 2007 Study on The Economic Impact of the Electronic Commerce Directive COLOPHON Authors Dr. Claus Kastberg Nielsen, Mr. Christian Jervelund, Ms. Karin Gros Pedersen, Ms. Benita Rytz, Mr. Eske Stig Hansen, Mr. Jacob Lind Ramskov Client Date: DG Internal Market and Services, European Commission 7 September 2007 2 Study on The Economic Impact of the Electronic Commerce Directive TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary.........................................................................................................4 Preface 6 Chapter 1 Main findings............................................................................................7 1.1. Intermediary providers and certain online merchants have benefitted already.......12 1.2. Cross border trade and productivity growth.........................................................12 1.3. Contractual obligations in consumer contracts may hinder cross border trade......14 Chapter 2 The impact of specific provisions............................................................16 2.1. Limited liability provisions ..................................................................................16 2.2. E-contracts ..........................................................................................................23 2.3. Information requirement...
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...Student ID: ID6067 Course Title: International Business Trade Course ID: 5205/C Professor Name: Manfred Brauchle Submission Date: 29.12.2011 Albanian Business Environment & International Market Integration Constrains Research Paper TABLE OF CONTENT Abstract Introduction 1. Albanian Business Environment Data 2. Albanian Business Law and its Consequences on Domestic /Foreign Business Environment 3. Key Risks Threatening Business in Albania 1. Domestic Political Situation 2. Inflation /Taxes & Price Effects 3. Population and Business Distribution Geography 4. The Immigration and its Impact on the Economy and Business Demand 5. Global crisis – Greek & Italian Crisis 4. Conclusions 5. Literature Abstract This paper provides an overall picture of the business environment difficulties of East European Countries, through the concrete case of Albania, towards new political & economic changes in parallel with global changes. It will consider the type of businesses operating within the country, the market environment fragility & volatility, several types of risks present, the impact of Euro versus domestic businesses and joint ventures within Albanian market and the most evident barriers that domestic business has in order to act internationally. Introduction Change in Eastern...
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