...Sinukuan: More than Just a Legend The Filipinos are richly endowed with a creative imagination. A perfect manifestation of this is the existence our rich ethnic literature, ranging from folk speeches and songs to narratives. In almost every province, there are native epics and legends. In recent accounts, according to National Artist Virgilio S. Almario, there are 28 documented Filipino epics. Biag ni Lam-ang of the Ilocanos, Alim and the Hudhuds of the Ifugaos, the Diawot in Mansaka, Guman Dumalinao of the Suban-ons are just few examples of these epics. As for legends, we have the Legend of Mt. Mayon, the Legend of the Banana, The Legend of the Pineapple, The Legend of the Makahiya, the Legend of the Frog among others. Ancient Filipinos search for explanations for natural phenomena and their closely knit relations with nature have ignited their imaginations and led them to create legends. The Kapampangans are a perfect example of this. Mount Arayat, a mountain located in a town in Pampanga with the same name has aroused the imagination of ancient Kapampangans to create the legend of Sinukuan. Mount Arayat, also known as Mount Sinucuan of Arayat, is a dormant volcano whose last eruption dates back some 500,000 years ago. According to the theory of Fray Martin de Zuniga, this mountain which is visible from Manila Bay, was created by a giant whirlpool at the beginning of time. Old Kapampangan folklore says that it used to be located in the present site of the Candaba...
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...Abstract This research paper explores the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the role Enron played in its enactment. Specifically, this paper will explore and discuss the Enron crisis, emphasizing the legal and ethical accounting breaches committed by the company. The purpose of SOX and the methods used to address those breaches. A discussion of the major provisions of the act including: (1) Establishment of the Oversight Board commonly referred to as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) (2) Restrictions on non-audit services (3) Rotation of audit partners (4) Auditor reports to audit committees (5) conflicts of interests (6) CEO and CFO certification of annual and quarterly reports and (7) Internal control report and auditor attestation. The necessary requirements concerning internal control for public companies. A discussion of the types of services considered unlawful if provided to a publicly held company by its auditor. A discussion of the broader impact of the act on auditors. Lastly, a discussion from the legal and ethical viewpoint of the level of success the act has had in preventing cases such as Enron. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Enron In any contemporary discussion of corporate governance and the erosion of trust in business, one name is unavoidable: Enron. Enron has become an icon for corporate fraud on a massive scale going to the top of the corporate hierarchy. In any attempt to restore trust, two points will have to be acknowledged...
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...Jenkins and Christian Fuchs argue both sides. A prosumer is defined as a person who consumes and produces media. The word prosumer comes from Alvin Toffler, a futurist who predicted the digital revolution from analogue to digital media. Since analogue media has moved from the ‘boardroom to the bedroom’ meaning media can be made by all different people not just businesses. Theorists, Don Tapscott and Anthony Williams discusses this in their book Wilkonomics where they coined the term presumption to refer to the creation of products and services by the same people who will ultimately use them. Before web 2.0 the media world was top down with a simple broadcasting pattern, high entry fees with a few firms competing. Charles Leadbeater takes a revolutionary view of the internet and web 2.0. He goes further into the idea of the prosumer to argue that the way we think and make sense of knowledge is changing in the online age. Leadbeater’s idea leads us to become more creative and innovative, as we are freed from the usual institutional constraints on how things are invented and changed by scientists and academics. There are a number of different types of prosumers in today’s world. You have...
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...* Formats Fusuma(襖)： Fusuma are vertical rectangle panels which can slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, or act as doors Byobu (屏风)：Byobu are Japanese folding screen made from several joined panels, bearing decorative painting and calligraphy, used to separate interiors and enclose priate spaces, among other uses. Kakejiku(掛軸) Kakemono((掛物): They are hanging scrolls that Japanese painting or ccalligraphy mounted on, usually with silk fabric edges on a flexible backing. When not on display, both of them are kept rolled up in a box Emakimono(绘卷)：It is usually called emaki, it is a horizontal, illustrated narrative form created during 11th to 16th japan, which both countain text and pictures * ID in chronical order Lecture 1 (1) Jomon- Yayoi- Kofun period (绳文时代，弥生时代，古坟时代) 1. The three imperial regalias：three sacred treasures(三神器) Consist the sword kusanagi (草雉剑， susano-o-no-mikoto须佐之男斩蛇之剑)， the mirror yata no kagami (八尺镜, the mirror god used to entice amaterasu out.)and the jewel yasakani no magatama (八尺优勾玉)，which represented the three primary virtues: Valor, wisdom and benevolence, as well as the legitimacy of Japanese imperial heritage Jomon period(绳文时代)： The time in prehistoric japan from about 12000 bc to 200 bc, during this period, japan experienced the agricultural revolution and developed a highly organized sophisticated social organization. It also give birth to Kaenodoki(火焰土器)， Dogu（土偶） Kaenodoki: flame wares, inpractical vessel...
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...Creative metaphor in three creation myths Introduction In this essay I will analyse the creative use of metaphor in three creation myths: Japanese, Chinese and Australian aboriginal creation myths. Before going into the detailed analysis of each creation myth, I will first consider the most appropriate framework by outlining the concept of cognitive metaphor and its uses. I will also draw on historical and cultural background information of each creation myth to provide the context for my analysis. I will then employ the chosen framework to analyse the three creation myths and draw particular attention to the interplay of metaphor and language creativity. Finally, I will evaluate the effectiveness of the chosen framework by considering how far it enables me to interpret creation mythology in context. Cognitive metaphor theory Traditional approaches have regarded metaphor mainly as a rhetorical or artistic figure of speech (Johnson, 1989). Cognitive metaphor theory coming more recently has recognised metaphor as a persistent trait in human thoughts. It is based on the foundation that metaphor is not limited to literary texts but is a pervasive feature in all language uses (Jeffries and McIntyre, 2010). Lakoff, Johnson and Turner were the forerunners in establishing cognitive metaphor theory (Lakoff and Johnson, 1980; Turner, 1987; Lakoff and Turner, 1989). In the classic work Metaphor We Live By, Lakoff and Johnson (1980) argue that metaphor is not merely a matter of language...
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...Why Should Government Support the Arts? State governments today face monumental challenges: record-breaking budget shortfalls, rising unemployment, widespread home foreclosures and escalating needs for public assistance. States are wrestling with these immediate pressures while also trying to address long-term concerns about education, economic competitiveness and health care. All the while, public managers and elected officials must uphold the principles that taxpayers expect: thrift, accountability, equity and transparency. In this environment, all areas of spending—including the arts—are under increased scrutiny. Lawmakers may question whether government has a legitimate role to play in the arts or may ask why the arts should receive funds when so many other needs are pressing. We encourage you to welcome dialogue about these issues. The 40-year history of state arts agencies proves that when policymakers understand how the arts benefit government and citizens, they find a way to continue support, even during hard financial times. We hope that this document will help bring those benefits to the foreground and help your state answer common questions about government’s role in arts support. Designed for public arts leaders and advocates to excerpt and adapt, this material can be used to support your state’s case for the arts. Select the points that are most relevant in your situation. Quote the research. Add your own examples, and consider the tips and ideas included...
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...Overview of the Project – Part -1 Name of the Project: Illustrative journal and creative writing using Poem as a medium Project Objectives: When students complete this project, they will be able to… * Use prior knowledge to comprehend * Identify factual details from the text * Analyze poems using various comprehension strategies * Use creative writing tools to draft their class poem * Explore and evaluate the different railway systems across the world * Use technology to research about new topics and enhance learning * Use connections from real life to add and subtract numbers * Appreciate rhythm in poems by exploring the nuances of the same * Co-create tune for the class poem * Interview and learn from peers, family, relatives and community members * Design an independent project and co-create the same based on interviews, readings and research. Integration of Other Functional/Academic Skills: Problem Solving, Critical thinking/ Analysis are required throughout all the lessons. Each one of these fundamental academic skills can be integrated with the other to produce a project-based outcome. With respect to integration of subjects, it would be Mathematics, History and Geography along with Reading fluency, Comprehension, Speaking and listening, and Writing. There will be use of technology, music and dance throughout the project. Estimated time and brief outline of the project: The estimated time of the project would be around...
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...Bridge PaPer ™ Developing Ethical Leadership R. Edward Freeman Lisa Stewart Featuring a Thought Leader Commentary™ with Steve Odland, Chairman and CEO, Office Depot, Inc. © 2006, Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics www.corporate-ethics.org Distribution Policy: Bridge Papers™ may only be displayed or distributed in electronic or print format for non-commercial educational use on a royaltyfree basis. Any royalty-free use of Bridge Papers™ must use the complete document. No partial use or derivative works of Bridge Papers™ may be made without the prior written consent of the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics. A PDF version of this document can be found on the Institute Web site at: http://www.corporate-ethics.org/pdf/ethical_leadership.pdf Bridge PaPers™ Uniting best thinking with leading business practice. ContEnts Foreword .................................................................................................... 2 What is ethical Leadership ...................................................................... 2 Becoming an ethical Leader ..................................................................... 8 developing ethical Leaders ...................................................................... 9 Thought Leader Commentary™ with steve Odland ............................. 10 about the authors ................................................................................... 13 ForEworD ...
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...Bridge PaPer ™ Developing Ethical Leadership R. Edward Freeman Lisa Stewart Featuring a Thought Leader Commentary™ with Steve Odland, Chairman and CEO, Office Depot, Inc. © 2006, Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics www.corporate-ethics.org Distribution Policy: Bridge Papers™ may only be displayed or distributed in electronic or print format for non-commercial educational use on a royaltyfree basis. Any royalty-free use of Bridge Papers™ must use the complete document. No partial use or derivative works of Bridge Papers™ may be made without the prior written consent of the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics. A PDF version of this document can be found on the Institute Web site at: http://www.corporate-ethics.org/pdf/ethical_leadership.pdf Bridge PaPers™ Uniting best thinking with leading business practice. ContEnts Foreword ....................................................................................................2 What is ethical Leadership ......................................................................2 Becoming an ethical Leader .....................................................................8 developing ethical Leaders ......................................................................9 Thought Leader Commentary™ with steve Odland .............................10 about the authors ...................................................................................13 ForEworD The Business Roundtable...
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...2 Establish deep understanding of entrepreneurship of learners 3 Establish learner differentiation between personal & computer capabilities 4 Create awareness of the development & programming industry & space that outcomes all the consumed digital products by humans 5 Explain the connection between different programming languages and the bridge the programmer creates between the human needs and the computer 6 Simply explain algorithm concept through recipe 7 Inspire learners via Steve Jobs' story Unit 2: I am a programmer 1 Clearly explain objects concept to learners 2 Clearly explain the connection between objects and their properties & actions 3 Facilitate & explain the SmallBasic programming environment 4 Guarantee the learner capability to complete the "Draw a square" activity 5 Inspire learners via Wael Attili success story as an entrepreneurship activity Unit 3: GraphicsWindow 1 Guarantee learners capability to change screen output colors, sizes, and drawings in SmallBasic 2 Inspire learners through the Khan Academy story of Salman Khan Unit 4: I am a super programmer 1 Guarantee learners capability to draw different shapes in...
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...The Creative Industries and Scottish Film. With its exquisite landscapes, monumental architecture, and breath-taking coastlines, it is no wonder Scotland has always been such a powerful draw to film makers and producers alike. The Scottish film industry has grown from strength to strength in recent years. Arguably putting itself on the map in the nineties with films such as Braveheart (1995) and Trainspotting (1996), Scotland now lends its locations to multimillion-pound productions such as Skyfall (2012), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Sunshine on Leith (2013) and The Railway Man (2014) as well as TV productions including Game of Thrones (2011) and Outlander (2014). To what extent have Scottish films such as Braveheart and Trainspotting impacted on the tourism industry and given their contrasting portrayals of the Scots, does one hinder tourism more than the other? Can we say whether or not there is a distinct notion of ‘Scottish national identity’ and if such a concept exists to what level is it illustrated in Scottish film? Has the Scottish film industry had an impact on the political landscape in Scotland since it was devolved in 1998? Finally given the effects of Scottish film in Scotland, what has the government put in place in order to develop the industry further? Scotland has produced many world renowned films over the last two decades and has had a large impact on the creative industries in Scotland. It has long retained a certain romance which frequently appeals...
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...Take a drive. Take a drive about five miles south of the small town of Rolla, Missouri. Just past the Snake River Bridge you'll see a dirt road on the right with an old rusted, red street sign that reads "Route 4." Take this right and follow the winding rural road up the steep grades of the Ozark Mountains until you reach a small, modest farm at the top of the first ridge. This was my home when I was ten years old. Inside the walls of my family's log cabin was a life wrought with staunch rules and religious observations. On the outside, amidst the sheep and the fields, in the secrecy and mystery of the surrounding mountain woods, was my world of freedom and imagination. Every summer was the same. I would wake early with the sun, and bound for...
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...FASHION MARKETING - BURBERRY 1- Overall Context The year 2014 has been a huge turning point for Burberry with Angela Ahrendts leaving the company and with Christopher Bailey taking over major roles as the Chief Creative and at the same time the new CEO of the company. As the annual revenue grows more as a result of a stronger Burberry under the undeniable leadership of past and current CEO’s Rose Marie Bravo, Angela Ahrendts and Christopher Bailey, the company is moving upward as it embraces the innovations and new challenges of the current times. Burberry still revolves around its values and identity of keeping the brand unified, strengthening its origin and history, emphasizing on its british legacy by creating a strong focus on its core product which is the trench coat in which Burberry is famous for, building a stable structure amongst its internals and employees which provided a venue for employees both recent and veteran to grow and maximize their potentials and capabilities, and to become a forward thinking brand by adapting and even innovating to the growing changes of modernity and digital technology. As Burberry now grows with operation for more than 200 stores, hitting its revenue more than double from 2006 and obtaining a growing number of more than 11,000 employees, through its new leadership under Bailey, Burberry is not pacing down as the brand strengthens its core to provide a complete customer experience. Burberry’s products are divided into Accessories...
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...Nina Reed Jhumpa Lahiri is a realist writer of today. Her work is inspired by her experience as an Indian growing up in America and never quite fitting in with both her traditional Indian background and her new American community. Lahiri’s stories express her personal encounter with evading her Indian heritage. She involves in her work the everyday struggles of being stuck between two cultures and remaining true to one’s self. The majority of her stories incorporate her main character having an identity crisis. Lahiri herself, as well as some of her close friends, battled with defining her sense of self as well as how it affected her personal relationships. The author’s stories are relatable in a sense that it deals with the everyday struggles finding one’s true self. On July 11, 1967, Nilanjana Sudheshna Lahiri was born in London England to Bengali Indian immigrants. At the age of three, Nilanjana and her family relocated to the West of the Atlantic to Rhode Island. Because her name was difficult to pronounce, her teacher called her by her nickname, Jhumpa. It was only a pet name that her parents called her, but in America, it became the name she was called by her friends and teachers. This event would mark the beginning of her struggle to assimilate in America. Her father was and still is a librarian at the University of Rhode Island, which influenced her love of reading and writing. While growing up, Jhumpa was often conflicted between both American...
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...reveals himself to us through divine revelation. To begin our understanding of what theology is, we must examine the deeper question of why theology is. We must consider the purpose of theology…. the why and the how it is done. Theology can easily be viewed as a discipline with many facets. It is viewed in many ways. These are not necessarily to be considered as “stand alone” explanations, because they compliment each other. Five facets of theology are: explaining reality (often times looked upon as much more than an explanation of how things work, but a view of their place in God’s plan), systematization of Christian doctrine ( the practice of presenting Christian doctrine as an ordered or coherent whole), defending the faith and as a bridge for nonbelievers (this “apologetic theology” strives to help us refute the argument of those atheists who state that it’s not reasonable to believe in God), a critique of the life and proclamation of the church (an evaluation of the church and its teachings - often a cross check to evaluate if our sermons, lesson and writings are true to the gospel), and also contemplation (seeking a deeper understanding and intellectual appreciation). Theology and philosophy frequently are at times confused by those not actively engaged in either of the two disciplines. The reason for that is that they do share some common ground. They both appear to study the meaning of life, ethical values and the meaning of reality. They are both disciplines that...
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