...Early Years Claire Catherine Danes was born on April 12, 1979, in New York City, New York. While neither of Danes's parents were involved in show business—her father Chris is a computer consultant, her mother Carla a textile designer. Danes showed an early interest in the stage. "I was very driven to act from a very young age, and my parents were not only tolerant of that drive but also encouraging," she told The Guardian newspaper in 2005. For Danes, a passion for acting had come at the age of six, when she began studying modern dance and caught a whiff of life on the stage. Her parents enrolled her in a performing arts school, Danes took Saturday morning acting classes and soon landed an agent. Her career was far from an overnight success. With her parents support, Danes maintained an early, sporadic television schedule. She made a few appearances on NBC's Law & Order, and was eventually cast on a failed pilot starring Dudley Moore. In 1992, Danes caught her first big break when she landed the starring role of Angela Chase, a curious, hyper-intelligent teen in the ABC series, My So Called Life. But the network was not so quick to add it to its prime-time lineup. Finally, though, after nearly two years of waiting, the show made it on television. While ratings for the program never ballooned, the show proved to be a hit with critics, and Danes's performance was a big reason why. Danes even earned a Golden Globe for Best Actress, but ABC's patience for the show was...
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...but I believe each individual’s perception of the definition differed as well. The millennial generation believed the Law of Jante was a negative influence and was no longer present in their community, while the middle to older age citizens believed it was a positive aspect of their culture that they noticed almost on a daily basis. However, it seemed that the millennial generation perceived the definition of the Law of Jante in a different manner. The first Dane that I approached was a relatively young woman named Anna. Her immediate response to my question about her perception of the Law of Jante was that “it’s bullshit”. Later in the day, I asked another woman of roughly the same age, named Ida, the same question, and I was astonished that she had the exact same response. Both women went further into their beliefs of the law, but tended to have a negative connotation with the theory. On the contrary, many individuals, mostly older, thought the law showed a sign of respect and added a submissive humbleness to Danes and their culture. Rasmus, a middle-aged man who was very enthusiastic and enlightening with his response, stated that it was a reputable theory that was seen and apart of the Danish culture, but also stated that it hindered individuals from talking about the success in their life. Even though it was not apart of the assignment, I went ahead and asked a few individuals who were not Danish their perception of the law and once again found another perception. These...
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...Grendel Comparison The epic tale of Grendel lays out a foundation that enables readers to notice comparisons between some of the stories major characters. Hrothgar, King of the Danes and Beowulf are two characters that have similar traits, though they come from different backgrounds. Hrothgar and Beowulf both have a desire to provide a safe lifestyle for their people. Hrothgar is a respected king who has great authority over his land. Likewise, Beowulf also has authority in his land though he gains it because he is recognize as the mightiest man on earth. Though, they are introduced in the story at different times, both Hrothgar and Grendel ultimately have to solve the same problem of facing Grendel. Moreover, each man is loved and respected by those of their native lands. In response to that, each man shows a positive expression towards their people as well. Hrothgar is a caring and generous ruler who just wants the best way of life for his people. That is a primary reason as to why Hrothgar has the Herot built. This mead-hall becomes a place for feasting and entertaining among the noble people of the land. When Grendel attacks the Herot, Hrothgar tries all that he can possibly do even in his old age to protect what was his. Grendel explains the courageouness and power that Hrothgar once had when saying, “I dismissed it, thought of it afterward only as you remember a tree that fell on you or an adder you stepped on by accident, except of course that Hrothgar was more to...
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...Immigration in London The article ”I feel like a stranger where I live”, written by Jane Kelly in January 2013, deals with Jane Kelly’s understanding of the Muslim immigrants, their religion and their culture, and which consequences it has brought a long, since they settled down in the same area in a foreign country. But is the clash of cultures in reality a problem? And will we one day be able to live side by side each other, or are the cultural differences simply too big? One thing is for sure, and that is, that Jane Kelly certainly expresses her frustrations and irritations towards the immigrants living around her, in the text “I feel like a stranger where I live”. The text takes place in west London, in a city called Acton Vale, where Jane Kelly lives. On one hand the text can be interpret, as if Jane Kelly is slightly racist, but on the other hand it can be interpret as a cry out for help, because she actually wishes to live among the immigrants, and share a community with them. Some of the sentences in her text has a racist undertone, for example: “Most of the shops are now owned by Muslims and even the fish and chip shop and Indian takeaway are Halal. It seems that almost overnight it’s changed from Acton Vale into Acton Veil” (p. 1, l. 6-8). This part particularly seems to indicate, that Jane Kelly has a grudge in general against immigrants, as she attaches importance to the fact, that it is Muslims, who she is talking about. And she’s even joking about, that...
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...Luhrmann’s Modern Day Shakespeare The 1996 film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet provides viewers with the same theatrical influence as the original play. Baz Luhrmann was able to accomplish this through modern filmmaking techniques and visual imagery. Luhrmann’s adaptation maintains much of the same elements of the original play. However, Luhrmann was able to make it more appealing to modern audiences by integrating modern elements into the film, thus turning Shakespeare’s original love story into a more modern yet controversial, interpretation of the original love story. In today’s society Shakespeare’s poetic language would leave viewers perplex. Luhrmann is able to keep Shakespeare’s original language by incorporating creative cinematography, editing, and style. Luhrmann recognizes early on that it is imperative to modernize the prologue in order for viewers to fully comprehend the film’s plot; any misperception would leave viewers confused and not emotionally involved. He is able to accomplish this through the use of dialogue, written text, and visual images. In order to reach modern audiences, Luhrmann has to be inventive in his filmmaking techniques; therefore he integrates modern-day media language. By adding news media and displaying selected pieces of text onscreen he is able to intensify the romantic teen tragedy, thus turning Shakespeare’s original play into a distinguishable film for modern audiences. Luhrmann’s use of visual imagery...
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...Adapting Plays Into Movies “In theatre, you can change things ever so slightly; it’s an organic thing. Whereas in film, you only have that chance on the day, and you have no control over it at all,” These insightful words were once spoken by actress (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace) and Oscar winner Judi Dench, and they very clearly illustrate one of the biggest differences between theatre and film. However, a small hint of bias seems to be depicted in this point of view. The quote (and many others) seem to suggest that one form of acting is more difficult than the other. It seems the opposite is true; that when taking one of these art forms (i.e. theatre) and transforming it into the other, one would come across a wide array of differences, as well as similarities. When researching a topic such as this, one must go beyond reading. One must not only dive into a script or a periodical or academic journal, one must immerse themselves into the films that have come about as a result of the transformation of turning a play into a cinematic experience. When going about researching this topic, I watched the movie Chicago (Dir. Rob Marshall, 2002) as well as looked over the original Broadway script (By Jon Kander, Fredd Ebb, and Bob Fosse 1975). The original Broadway production opened June 3, 1975, at the 46th Street Theatre and ran for 936 performances. Chicago's 1996 Broadway revival holds the record for the longest-running musical revival and the longest-running American musical...
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...Meet 'Giant George' the 7ft-long blue great dane who could be the world's tallest dog Standing at nearly 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder and weighing a staggering 245lbs could this be the world's new tallest dog? Pictured here in the parks of Tuscon, Arizona, George, a four-year-old blue great dane, looks more like a miniature horse than a dog.  The gentle giant, who measures 7ft 3ins from nose to tail, could be a prime contender to take the title from the former record holder, Gibson, a harlequin Great Dane who passed away from cancer last August. Now George's owners, David and Christine Nasser, are awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records to see if he has achieved the lofty heights. 'He's 42.625 inches at the shoulder,' said David. 'He's very very unique.' According to David, George consumes 110lbs of food every month, and sleeps alone in his own Queen Size Bed. David and Christine raised George from when he was 7 weeks old, but never expected him to grow so big.  The couple eventually had to move their aptly named dog out of their king sized bed, when he grew too large for the three of them to share the same sheets. Dr. William Wallace of the Buena Pet Clinic in Tucson, who witnessed the documentation necessary for the Guinness record, said: 'In my 45 years of experience working with giant breed dogs, without question, George is the tallest dog I have ever seen.' David is currently rushing to get that necessary documentation into Guinness...
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...At a glance, Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film version of “Romeo + Juliet” may seem completely different at a glance when compared to Franco Zeffirelli's interpretation, the two can actually be surprisingly similar if you look at it carefully.Both film versions generally have the same dialogue, both films allude the idea that both families are wealthy and have the same plot, and the characters are somewhat similar, but the difference between the 2 films are that Baz Luhrmann’s version is directed towards a young, teenage audience whose possible intent of this version of the movie is that Baz Luhrmann tries to get the kids interested in Romeo and Juliet, meanwhile Zeffirelli’s version is directed towards an audience who are more likely to be Shakespeare enthusiasts. In both movies, the dialogue is generally similar, as they are both true to the Shakespearian old english way of speaking, even though Baz Luhrmann’s version is modernized, and out of context, might not make sense to some viewers that they are speaking in old english, when it takes place in modern times. However, in Baz Luhrmann’s version, in some parts of the movie, they ever-so slightly modify the original lines from the play in order to slightly simplify it for the intended audience. Both movies show the same plot in different ways. Both movies have the feud between 2 wealthy families, in both versions, they both start with the fight between the Capulets and the Montagues, then we meet a Romeo in despair due to...
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...Brittany P. Thornton Dr. Aneil Mishra MGMT 4343 02 February 2016 Dane Miller- The Maverick CEO Great leaders are all defined by different attributes, successes, and contributions made to their professions, communities, and stakeholders. The term “Leader” is subjective and varies greatly in the opinions among various individuals. In this paper, Dr. Dane Miller, my selected CEO, will undergo a leadership assessment based on the ROCC of Trust and various other qualities. Biomet Inc. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in reconstructive products for orthopedic surgery and O.R. supplies (Biomet). Dr. Dane A. Miller or “Mr. Biomet”, was the co-founder of the orthopedic company Biomet, Inc. and served as its president and chief executive officer from 1978 to 2006 (Jordan). In the United States, the medical device market remains the largest one in the world with a market size of about $110 billion (Select USA). The ROCC of trust explores the elements that restore, enhance, and build trust amongst individuals. Being a great leader involves fostering strong and enduring relationships so learning to utilize and assess the ROCC of Trust is a useful analytical tool. Using the ROCC of Trust entails being reliable, open, competent, and compassionate. Dane Miller exhibited reliability both for his products and his commitment to the company. In 2006, he was coerced by the company’s board of directors to retire after 28 years of service. Miller said he contemplated riding...
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...At a glance, Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film version of “Romeo + Juliet” may seem completely different at a glance when compared to Franco Zeffirelli's interpretation, the two can actually be surprisingly similar if you look at it carefully.Both film versions generally have the same dialogue, both films allude the idea that both families are wealthy and have the same plot, and the characters are somewhat similar, but the difference between the 2 films are that Baz Luhrmann’s version is directed towards a young, teenage audience whose possible intent of this version of the movie is that Baz Luhrmann tries to get the kids interested in Romeo and Juliet, meanwhile Zeffirelli’s version is directed towards an audience who are more likely to be Shakespeare enthusiasts. In both movies, the dialogue is generally similar, as they are both true to the Shakespearian old english way of speaking, even though Baz Luhrmann’s version is modernized, and out of context, might not make sense to some viewers that they are speaking in old english, when it takes place in modern times. However, in Baz Luhrmann’s version, in some parts of the movie, they ever-so slightly modify the original lines from the play in order to slightly simplify it for the intended audience. Both movies show the same plot in different ways. Both movies have the feud between 2 wealthy families, in both versions, they both start with the fight between the Capulets and the Montagues, then we meet a Romeo in despair due to...
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...Romeo and Juliet: The Movie I believe that this play/movie is based off of a conflict theory. The reason I say this is because both families here are trying to gain power and also trying to be the dominant family. As I go into detail on this movie it will explain the conflict theory. William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is fully summarized in Shakespeare's prologue: "Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene. From ancient grudge break to new mutiny where civil blood make civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, a pair of star crossed lovers who take their life" (Universal, 1996). This movie is a masterful culmination of the director's phenomenal ability to create a powerful introduction, to select a realistic, but surreal setting, to choose realistic actors, and to enact specialized dramatic effects. Sitting in the theater, watching this movie for the first time, I heard static break in to interrupt the beginning credits. A newscaster, sounding serious, came on the screen in a special report. I sat up to pay attention. She was reporting a tragedy that had recently happened in some place called Verona. I was pulled in thinking it to be a true special report. Ah-hah!! It was a trick. A trick to get people to do just what I did. Trained are we to listen to newscasts, our life-line in present day society, where we receive a lot of our information. A trick, and...
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...movie the angles the camera shot the scene from, was a high angle and more up close to capture the audience's attention and to draw in more suspense. Juliet is wearing a full white dress that looks more like a wedding dress to make the scene look more innocent and Romeo is wearing an opened button T-shirt with black pants rather than the other movie Juliet wears two dresses in her first “death” she wears a brown gold and a hint of green dress that’s tight from the upper body and goes loose from the waist down and Romeo is wearing a white shirt with a black short sweater. While both die in the end Romeo and Juliet are both wearing their wedding clothes in the last and final scene. In the background, Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Danes played the roles of Romeo and Juliet in 1997 which made it more tragic because Romeo was played in for a “pretty boy” and had more of a dramatic effect. While the romantic chemistry with Juliet both actors really didn’t have an accent towards the scene but understood the language it was putting off. In the first movie, they starred Olivia Hussey and Leonard whiting two very good actors who understood and spoke Shakespeare's language. Their body characters toward each other made it feel like they were actually together and both really loved each other. Both scenes were affected by the tension of how they died and what it caused. Furthermore, I believe in the 1997 version the audience felt more sorrow and sad because not long after...
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...Breed/Size | Group | Head and body photo | Coat | Purpose | Breed concerns | Miniature SchnauzerHeight: Male: 14 inchesFemale: 13in Weight: Male: 11-18lbs Female: 10-15lbs | Terrier | | has a double coat. The outer coat is wiry and the undercoat is soft | Watchdog, hunting, traveling, farm dogs | Hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, diabetes, bladder stones | A family who has a lot of yard and wants a dog who will be on the “look out” will be perfect for this breed A family who has a lot of yard and wants a dog who will be on the “look out” will be perfect for this breed Breed/Size | Group | Head and body photo | Coat | Purpose | Breed concerns | Alaskan MalamuteWeight: Male: 85lbsFemale: 75lbsHeight: Male:25Female: 23 | Working | | dense coat that sheds very heavily | Hauling heavy freight | Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, chondrodysplasia | A family that loves big dogs, does not have any allergies, and goes outdoors a lot will be a perfect family for this breed A family that loves big dogs, does not have any allergies, and goes outdoors a lot will be a perfect family for this breed Breed/Size | Group | Head and body photo | Coat | Purpose | Breed concerns | Great DaneWeight:Male: 120-200lbsFemale:100-130lbsHeight:Male: 30-34inFemale:28-32 | Working | | shorthaired coat is easy to groom, average shedder | Hunting, gaurding | Hip dysplasia, gastric dilatation volvulus | A family who loves hunting, wants to feel safe, and wants a tough dog A family who loves...
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... William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” is an exciting play that many have gone to watch before. In fact, it has become so famous that when the technology of capturing moving pictures became commercial, the play has been incorporated into many films throughout the century. Films such as Franco Zeffirelli's “Romeo and Juliet” follow the traditional route of attempting to create a carbon copy of the play, but instead is in film. Many films of the play attempt to stick extremely close to the text written by Shakespeare, through both dialogue and setting. There is one movie, however, that is different from all the other movies, is Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet,” set in a modern 1990s city named Verona. The atmosphere Baz Luhrmann creates in his movie is tension that keeps the audience on their seats. Besides that, the characters are emphasized heavily, where both word play and character design create clear lines between each character and provides the audience understanding of the character's action. Moreover, Luhrmann uses both the dialect in the original text as well as much of the original plot, creating ties back to the play and leaving the viewers with a clear timeline of the story. The “Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” has been retold many times before, but there is no interpretation that has captured the essence of Shakespeare’s play as Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Romeo + Juliet.” Coupled with the 1990s vibe and the unusual, Elizabethan dialect from the 1600s, Luhrmann’s...
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...group in Dane County is Hispanic or Latino. Even though, the Hispanic or Latino group turns out to be the largest among our focal groups in Dane County, their population percentage (6.3%) is significantly lower than that of the U.S. overall (17.6%). Additionally, due to the large percentage of Whites in Dane County (85.8% compared to the U.S. overall of 77.1%) and relatively low percentage of Blacks (5.4% compared to the U.S. overall of 13.3%) and Latinos, the large majority of the population is likely to have access to technology. This is because Whites and Asians are more likely to have access to digital devices and have the most diverse experience regarding site surfing on the Internet, in comparison to Blacks and Hispanics....
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