...Killing Them Softly Art is extremely hard to create if you are trying to tell something extremely specific to current times, people, and places, if you succeed and people seem to see the same vision, you have achieved something, if they find something you did not expect, you have achieved something greater. However Killing Them Softly does not reach the certain heights it set to, instead it lies somewhere near a heavy-beating message without any subtlety, yet it still manages to tell an interesting story with even more interesting characters, however they are never fleshed out enough for us to fully care and understand them. An intricate set up starts our film, a mobster knows about a high stake poker game run and played by members of the mob, and hires two men to rob the game. He knows someone within the mob who can easily be set up for the heist. After the game is robbed, the mob brings in enforcer type Jackie Cogan (Brad Pitt) to find and kill the guys who pulled off the heist. Now Killing Them Softly has a lot more going for it and it is apparent from the opening sequence, where an image of a man walking over derelict and broken down streets intersected with Obama speech cues promising for a new and better day. It’s apparent what Andrew Dominik (Chopper; Assassination of Jesse James…) is trying to get across, you see what he sees, you understand what he is trying to tell, yet he feels like he needs the idea to keep on running throughout the film, which often hurts it’s...
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...I know people that consider their pets a part of their families. I strongly agree with that stance towards the animals we have in our homes. For me, treating a pet like a family member is a good lesson in responsibility. In addition, this attitude makes the animals we possess feel happier, and guarantees their being satisfied with our care. We should treat pets like members of our families, because the animals that we take care of give us lessons in responsibility. One knows (YOU KNOW) that there is somebody but himself (APART FROM YOURSELF) to look after. Thus we learn how to look after our future families. In addition, pets teach us qualities like patience and understanding. People should consider his pet (THEIR PETS AS) a family member, as the animal they possess (OWN) will feel happier this way. Pets like cats and dogs are aware of the attitude their master has towards them. They feel better when they are paid more attention. Plus, (IN ADDITION) when you think of your cat as of some (ONE) of your relatives you will never dare to torture it. Pets should be granted (PAID THE ATTENTION) with the attention that we bestow to our families, and thus their health will be benefited (BENEFIT). One (YOU) will never dare to leave his (YOUR) dog hungry if he accepts it as a part of the home. Many people ignore the animals they have at home. However, pets need care, nutrition, and attention. I think that it is not right to buy a living being that will depend on you, and make it...
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...4.0 STORYBOARD Frame #1 of 14 Name: Title Page Date: 9/10/12 | Project Name: Learn Animals and Vehicles | Text Outline: Title of the Courseware. | | | This slide is the front page of the courseware. All the alphabets button are clickable. | Additional notes:This page may have some background music and sound when we click the buttons. | Frame #2 of 14 Name: Menu page Date: 9/10/12 | Project Name: Learn Animals and Vehicles | Text outline:Lesson 1 for animals.Lesson 2 for vehicles. | | | This slide will appear when we click the sun from the title page.The cloud will give instruction to begin the learning.Clicking on the lesson 1 box will begin the learning.There is speaker button to mute or turn on the sound and a question mark button to show the details instruction on how to use the courseware. | Additional note:This slide may have some audio and sound effect when we click on the buttons | Frame #3 of 14 Name: lesson 1: animals Date: 9/10/12 | Project Name: Learn Animals and Vehicles | Text outline: | | | This slide will appear when we click on the lesson 1 box on the menu page.The cloud with the name of animal will appear, and the user must choose the correct picture.There is speaker button to mute or turn on the sound, a question mark button to show the details instruction on how to use the courseware and a next button to proceed to the next animal. | Additional notes:This slide may have some sound when we click on the animals picture.The next...
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...Aside from the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Wild Animal Park is the best place in San Diego to see animals. Over the spread of 1,800 acres, the animal park gives animals the room they need to roam and play. The animals here play just like they do in the wild, which almost makes you feel as if you are in their native of Africa and Asia. Throughout the 30 year history of the animal park, the Noah's Ark symbol of endangered species has grown to dozens upon dozens of animals. Now, every Arabian Oryx found in the wild is the descendant stock from the San Diego Wild Animal Park. In the park, there are many different paths you can take to visit the smaller animal exhibits. Although the smaller animals are a sight to see, the main thing to see is the hour long trip on the Bush Line Railway. Along the railway, you'll see animals that you'd never get the chance of seeing anywhere else, such as the white rhino and the rhinoceros. If you plan to visit the park in the summer, it's always a good idea to visit early. On a normal summer day, ten - fifteen thousand people will visit the park. During the winter, the ratio is down as normally 2,000 people will visit. Although it's much colder in the winter, the park is less frequent with people looking to see the animals the park offers. You can find the animal park 32 miles north of Escondido in San Diego. The park is in a peaceful area, which makes things a lot better for the animals that live...
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...DRAW ME CLOSE TO You Alexis Zorba, a lui Nikos Kazantzaski- N Amy Macdonald – This is the life Ada Milea Michael Nyman - The Heart Asks Pleasure First Clint Mansell - Together We Will Live Forever Yiruma - River Flows in You Yann Tiersen – Comptine D'un Autre Ete Lara Fabian – Je T'Aime James Last – This Is My Song Pasarea Colibri – Mica Tiganiada B.O.B. & Hayley Williams – Airplanes Alexandru Andries – asa am crezut si noi Divna Ljubojevic Andrew Lloyd Webbe Bob Dylan – Together Through Life Dave Days - Olive You feat. Kimmi Smiles Robert Pattinson - "Let Me Sign Boney M : Aventura - All Up To You Feat. Akon y Wisin & Yandel Enrique Iglesias ft. Aventura - Lloro por ti 13. Evanescence - My Immortal (With Lyrics) BETTER VERSION Jena lee j aimerais tellement Love is all around I saw her starting here Selfish love I Will Survive Witney Houston ????????????? Stardust - Take That - rule the world Forever autun Vescan Vama - Cantec de Gasit Alessandro Safina – Luna Kimi Wo Nosete Wonderful world James Morrison - Love Is Hard From Coldplay - Clocks The Be Bryan Adams - Please Forgive Me stAlina Manole - Colinda Copacului (muzica folk) Sash! - Adelante Enya - Only Time James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover Leonard Cohen - A Thousand Kisses Deep Richard Marx- " Right here waiting" Dj Tiesto - A tear in the open K'S Choice - Everything For Free Cassie-Me and You Twenty 4seven Dreams will come alive Sylver - Angel on my...
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...In my life generally music plays very significant role - makes it colorful. I have always enjoyed listening to sounds which calm me down and maintain positive emotions. Although jazz music has never been my biggest interest, after I started learning about it in class I began to wonder about phenomena of Jazz. Surprisingly I found out it made me bobbin my head and feel warm inside. The performance I attended was at B.B King Blues Club and Grill located on near Times Square. This neighborhood means you will be battling with pretty big crowd but the place was generally pleasant and accommodating. The band played in a style of Ornette Coleman, known as one of the major innovators of the free jazz movement of the 1960’s. The band consisted four saxophones (2 altos, 1 tenor, 1 baritone) two trombones, three trumpets and instruments for setting rhythm. It was beautiful to see it life, all together, performing so professionally. The pieces were easy to listen to which was unexpected to me. The two songs that caught my attention were “Lonely woman” from 1959 and “Dancing in your head” from 1988. In the song “Lonely woman” I noticed many improvisations and solos. The beginning of the song reminded me of Brass Band’s funeral march from New Olean’s style. On the other hand, in the song “Dancing in your head” I noticed that instruments were not playing together, but they were improvising. I believe this style might be called ‘cool jazz’, which we were introduce to on our last class...
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...Managing Supply Operation GSCM 206 Case - Hard Rock Café’s Global Strategy and Pearson Video Library Professor: Craig Williams Jameila Givens July 10, 2015 Week 1 Hard Rock Café’s Global Strategy Identify the strategy changes that have taken place at Hard Rock Café since its founding in 1971. Since the Hard Rock Café was established in 1971, it has constantly redesigned itself to convey the brand where it is presently, by adjusting to the times and changing when change is requested. The organization embraced numerous changes including stores, redesigning it's menu, moving to places that are not really tourist destinations, and best of all, including live music and rock shows into the general customers experience. The Hard Rock put in millions to make a visual and acoustic situation ideal for their visitors. The company also brought into their "experience" to concept their own merchandise, which is one of a kind in every area and it gives an immense income to the organization. Hard Rock is known for its extensive and museum-worthy memorabilia and products. Today, its memorabilia collection is evaluated to be worth $40 Million. Every restaurant rotates their items to keep the experience new. Their merchandise records at 48% of its sales. . As Hard Rock Café has changed its strategy, how has its responses to some of the 10 decisions of OM changed? The strategy of Hard Rock was to change from local to international with upgrades to their Manu for each restaurant destinations...
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...Some people claim that everyday thousands of people are saved from painful diseases and death by powerful medical drugs and treatments . This incredible gift of medicine would not be possible without animal testing . Despite these overwhelming benefits , however , some individuals are calling for animal testing to be banned because of alleged cruelty. Those who are against the use of animal testing argue that it is inhumane to use animals in save human’s existence. However I completely disagree with such approach. It would be much more inhumane to test new drugs or some other medical elements on children or adults because all people are like big family and therefore people should not put their lives under risk. The second reason why I am in favour of animal testing is that the result of medical experiments are not often applicable to humans .this maybe partly true as some drugs have had to be withdrawn despite being tested on men , therefore as we simply do not have alternative methods of testing , because computer models are not so advanced enough and testing on plants is much less applicable to humans than test on animals such as monkeys . Unless we have a better system we have to use animal testing to provide human’s safety when scientist using drugs A further point often raised against animal testing is that it is cruel . some of the test certainly seem painful , but the great majority of people on this planet eat meat or wear...
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...Persuasive Speech Outline Your Name: David Anthony Jones Moraes COMS 101 Section B05 Date Due: July 5th, 2013 Organization: Problem-Solution. Audience analysis: Christian ESL private school teachers in Brazil. Topic: I intend to address the problem of corruption in Brazil, paying special attention to its effect on education. Rhetorical Purpose: To inform my audience about corruption in Brazil, and to persuade them that the church in Brazil should pray for their country in response to this information. Redemptive Purpose: This social problem prevents people from experiencing life as God intended it to be because “God values government as an executor of His righteousness” (Alban, 2012., p. 75) and there is no righteousness in corruption. My proposed solution qualifies as redemptive according to the Alban text because it promotes the fact that “God values the church as an equipper of believers for doing God's redemptive work in the world” (Alban, 2012., p. 75). I. Attention-getter Quote by Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” II. Motive for Listening Mention the fact that they are privileged to teach at a good school, but most public schools in Brazil are in deplorable conditions. III. Credibility Statement During my years in Brazil, I have visited many public schools. IV. Thesis Statement To persuade my audience that, in order to change Brazil, they must pray for their country. ...
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...Why animal testing is good Intro: Have you ever heard of animal testing? Most people have and while it may seem like an unnecessary evil, I’m going to persuade you on why animal testing is good. Animal testing has contributed to many life-saving cures and treatments, there is no alternative, it’s highly regulated and relatively few animals are used. 1. Animal testing has contributed to many life-saving cures and treatments * Every medical breakthrough in the past century has been the result of animal testing * The life-saving insulin was discovered with dog testing * Polio vaccine, tested on animals lowered the occurrence from 350k in 1988 to 223 in 2012. * Other breakthroughs would be: cancers, MS, tuberculosis, and leukemia –instrumental in pacemaker development. * Chris Abee, Director of the University of Texas’ Cancer research center stated “"we wouldn't have a vaccine for hepatitis B without chimpanzees" (why do scientists) 2. There is no alternative * Humans are complex * Petri dishes, while valuable, aren’t enough for finding and making medical breakthroughs * Studying side effects needs a circulatory system and researching blindness and high blood pressure can’t be done just using tissue samples * Even powerful supercomputers can accurate simulate the complex workings of body systems (animal testing) 3. It is highly regulated * Scientists and researches can’t do whatever they want, there are limits * Regulated...
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...Once a simple, occupational pig of Animal Farm, formally known as Manor Farm, Napoleon was one of the chieftains of the chaotic farm. He disciplined along-side two other pigs―Snowball and Squealer. Napoleon possessed a stubborn, impudent, and near-superior attitude. The populace of the plantation noticed an aggressive structure to their balky leader. But because of his superiority, they were forced into silence and treated him as if he saved them from their past lives. When it came to management, Napoleon was especially inattentive. He had Squealer, who was essentially his second in command, do all the work for him. In the occasions that he didn’t get what he wanted, he would become aggressive and have the dogs, whom he had taken and trained...
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...Jennifer Lawrence “Be strong don’t be a follower and always do the right thing. If you have a choice between the right way and the wrong way the right way is always less stressful”-Jennifer Lawrence. Jennifer Lawrence has won countless awards for her outstanding acting skills. Jennifer Shrader Lawrence is one of the greatest actresses of this century. Jennifer Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was an unexpected child. Jennifer Lawrence was the first girl born on her father’s side in 50 years. Jennifer Lawrence was raised on a quiet horse farm in Indian Hills. When she was she was younger, she had two horses named Brumby and Dan and one pony named Muffin. She has had multiple injuries from riding horses, like a broken tailbone. Jennifer Lawrence wasn’t like many of the other girls. She was known to be a tomboy and liked playing rough with the boys. When she was younger her two older brothers gave her the nickname “Nitro” because she was always loaded with energy. Jennifer was involved in many school sports at Kammerer Middle School. She played field hockey, softball, cheer and on the boys basketball team. Jennifer was discovered by a talent agent in New York at the age of 14. She finished up the rest of high school online and got her diploma at the age of 16, scoring a 3.9 grade point average. She admitted liking online school better than public school because she hated the feeling of being stuck behind a desk and the anxiety of it. Jennifer...
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...Chariots of Fire Kenwood Huh Chariots of fire portrays the life of two runners, desiring to win in the Olympic games. The runners, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, both have different ambitions which drive them to win the race. Eric Liddell is a devout Christian who opposes to run on Sunday to keep it holy while Harold Abraham would run on any day for the sake of winning. When Harold and Eric ends up racing before the Olympic games, Eric wins which causes Harold to lose confidence in running. However through this trial, Harold regains his spirit with the help of coach Sam. From here on, the film continues to focus on both of these characters back and forth as they struggle to win in the end while at the same time hold to their standards and beliefs. The love story revolves mostly around the underdog, Harold Abraham with Sybil Gordan. In the end, Harold wins his race and Eric who chooses not to run on Sunday, ends up running on a different day for the 400 metres and wins his race also. In the end, both runners show respect for one another which portrays a theme of both friendship and rivalry. There are many themes that run along the movie such as the struggles that come along with perfection, competition, and a longing to be recognized and accepted. Aesthetically, the film is a well realized in its combination of inspiring score, natural lighting, and a soft natural color palette that gives the film a classic authentic look. The untouched aesthetics of the film helps accentuate...
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...The University of Redlands Wind Ensemble, directed by Eddie R. Smith, put on a show at the Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, November 16th. Walking into the monumental Chapel I was unsure of what to expect. As I walked in I saw the amazing artwork around, the high ceilings, and a wide variety of instruments scattered on different levels of the stage. On the first level there were many small hand held instruments such as flutes and clarinets, on the second there were a wide variety of brass instruments, and finally in the last row were the percussion instruments. Knowing that it was a wind ensemble and not a traditional orchestra like the ones we have been made familiar with during this course, I was unsure of what to expect. I thought that it would be long and drawn out but I thought that I would not hate it and be able to at least respect the quality of music even if its not exactly my favorite genre. Much to my surprise, it was relatively short (only about 45 minutes) and was relatively interesting. I found myself tapping my foot to the music and enjoying the sounds very much. I was very impressed by the talent that these young men and women had, especially after hearing that they had prepared for this show in only three weeks. The first song that was played was Henry Fillmore’s “The Crosley March”. Right when I had walked in the show started and I could immediately tell the song being played was the first of the night. The song had a very festive feel to it and was short...
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...first market for Groupon was Chicago, followed soon thereafter by Boston, New York City, and Toronto. By October 2010 Groupon served more than 150 market in North America and 100 markets in Europe, Asia and South America and had 35 million registered users. The idea for Groupon was created by now-CEO and Pittsburgh native Andrew Mason. The idea subsequently gained the attention of his former employer, Eric Lefk of sky, who provided $1 million in "seed money" to develop the idea. In April 2010, the company was valued at $1.35 billion. According to a December 2010 report conducted by Groupon's marketing association and reported in Forbes Magazine and the Wall Street Journal, Groupon was "projecting that the company is on pace to make $1 billion in sales faster than any other business, ever". However, a report from Forrester Research in October 2011 suggested that the Groupon business model was a "disaster", and that the firm had become an example of "how fast an Internet darling can fall Type Public Headquarters Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Key people Andrew Mason, Eric Lefkofsky, Brad Keywell Industry Electronic commerce Revenue US$...
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