...The Soul of the Great Bell by Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) The water-clock marks the hour in the Tachung sz’, in the Tower of the Great Bell: now the mallet is lifted to smite the lips of the metal monster—the vast lips inscribed with Buddhist texts from the sacred Fa-hwa-King, from the chapters of the holy Ling-yen-King! Hear the great bell responding!—how mighty her voice, though tongueless! KO-NGAI! All the little dragons on the high-tilted eaves of the green roofs shiver to the tips of their gilded tails under that deep wave of sound; all the porcelain gargoyles tremble on their carven perches; all the hundred little bells of the pagodas quiver with desire to speak. KO-NGAI—all the green-and-gold tiles of the temple are vibrating; the wooden goldfish above them are writhing against the sky; the uplifted finger of Fo shakes high over the heads of the worshippers through the blue fog of incense! KO-NGAI!—What a thunder tone was that! All the lacquered goblins on the palace cornices wriggle their fire-coloured tongues! And after each huge shock, how wondrous the multiple echo and the great golden moan, and, at last, the sudden sibilant sobbing in the ears when the immense tone faints away in broken whispers of silver, as though a woman should whisper, “Hiai!” Even so the great bell hath sounded every day for well-nigh five hundred years—Ko-Ngai: first with stupendous clang, then with immeasurable moan of gold, then with silver murmuring of “Hiai!” And there is not a child in...
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...When thinking about the universe most people do not realize how big it actually is, it is continuously expanding and Earth is just a small speck on a leg of the Milky Way galaxy. We understand very little of our universe and what secrets it hides. But one thing that is known is that there is an abundance of stars. As astronomers work to discover more about stars, one question keeps coming up. How do the deaths of stars affect us? Stars are related to physics, and there are many branches of physics. However, the branch that is related to stars is the astronomy branch. Astronomers study everything there is to know about space and they like to learn as much as they can about the celestial bodies that are seen in the night sky. They also study...
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...activities 2. Task lighting- needed to perform specific tasks such as reading 3. Decorative lighting- needed to create an aesthetically pleasing environment All three types of lighting are frequently combined in a space, and their purposes may overlap as required by the time of day or the uses of the room. Ambient Lighting- is also referred to as general lighting. It provides uniform light for general purposes but not enough for specific tasks. Ambient light can be direct or indirect. Direct- when direct light is used, nearly 90-100 percent of the light is directed toward the surface to be lit. The direct light shines directly downward from the luminaire. Downlights are fixtures that are installed on the ceiling or wall to cast light below. If the downlights are directed against the wall, they are called wall washers. Recessed, ceiling- mounted or suspended luminaires are used for direct general lighting. Indirect- when indirect light is used, 90 to 100 percent of the light is redirected toward the surface to be lit. This is sometimes called reflected light. The indirect light shines against a surface and is reflected into...
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...MALCOLM X Learning to Read Malcolm Little, born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925, was reborn Malcolm X in his twenties while imprisoned for burglary. (He considered "Little" a slave name and chose the "X" to signify his lost African tribal name.) His conversion to Islam under the Nation of Islam and his rigorous self-education led him to a life ofpolitical activism marked by hatred, violence, and hope. For a time, as the foremost spokesman of the Nation of Islam, Malcolm preached a separatist philosophy with racist rhetoric; on breaking with the Nation of Islam and converting to orthodox Islam after a pilgrimage to Mecca, Malcolm again changed his name (to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) and philosophy, moving closer to the integrationist goals of the mainstream civil rights movement. Not quite a year later, he was assassinated. "Learning to Read" is an excerpt from The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965), which was written by Alex Haley from interviews completed shortly before Malcolm's death. While ghostwritten, Malcolm's fierce intelligence and passion are evident; it is easier to miss the sometimes surprising moments of humor, but look for them because they give a fuller sense of the man. It was because of my letters that I happened to stumble upon starting to acquire some kind of a homemade education. I became increasingly frustrated at not being able to express what I wanted to convey in letters that I wrote, especially those to Mr. Elijah Muhammad. In the street, I had been the...
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...will be in such devastating situation where no one will survive. Then, people from the dead will be revived and judged for what they have done during their time in the ‘dunya’. Humans move from one ‘alam’ to another and they will live eternally in the hereafter. If they die with iman in their hearts , they’ll surely get into heaven. Those who are being syirik to Allah S.W.T, they will be forever in hell. Surah Al-A’la verse 17, stated ’in akhirat is the better and everlasting’. On that very day of the end,humans will be in such condition where they will do the unthinkable. In surah Al Haj verse 1-2,it is said that On the Day when you witness it, the suckling woman shall utterly neglect the infant she suckles,2 and every pregnant woman shall cast her burden, and you will see people as though they are drunk, when they are not drunk; but dreadful shall be Allah's chastisement. Also ,during ‘yaumul qiamah’, one will run away from...
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...Office Art Memo Rodolfo J. Nodal Prof. R. Henry HUM112 11/11/13 Abstract The following essay will identify three examples of each, 19th century Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and seeks to explain how these works fall into the two distinct styles. I we will explain to my boss, who has assigned me the task of managing the art budget and selecting six works to be displayed at the new corporate office, the historical significance of each piece, a description of each piece; with images were possible, and it’s probable placement in a corporate office setting. I will also offer my thoughts as to how each piece is likely to be consistent with our corporate image. I will analyze some possible symbolisms and characteristics of each painting we deem to be appropriate with our company image and business model within the Travel Retail Industry. TO: Mr. Joseph G. Shill Chief Financial Officer Global Travel Group, LLC FROM: R.J. Nodal Corp. Office Art Budget & Art Selections - 2013 Dear Mr. Shill, Thank you for entrusting me with the selection and management of the artwork for our new corporate office. I have narrowed my focus to the late 19th century French Masters of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist era. These works are arguably some of the most recognizable in the world and the Impressionist art movement is considered to be the father of most modern art. The works chosen are In line with our corporate image and company...
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...Acknowledgement We would like to extend our gratitude towards our supervisor and our For his immense support and valuable guide lines which helped us in preparing this report and making this task a success. His co operation and contribution in making this report was very helpful and we are thankful for it. We would also like to thank each and everyone who showed their support in making this report for providing us with the required details and information who helped us in gathering primary data, and our friends who helped us in fine tuning this report. Last but not least our parents for their huge support and immense tolerance. Without them this task would have never been a complete one or a successful report if it was not for their help and advices. Executive summary Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among companies and government of different nations. This is a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. And also it effects on the environment, on culture, on political system, on economic development and prosperity, and in societies around the world. The aim of this report is to provide finding and on Malaysian economy in a nutshell with regard to beauty and cosmetic products, identify the current trends and changes in the industry. And also analyze the cultural differences and the impact on Globalization, analyzed the Impact of multinational brands, local brands in the industry and future of...
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...Comparative study of three men’s fairness cream Karan shah (T.Y BBA) Roll no: - 25 Navrachana University Final thesis ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the people who have helped me in this project. First of all, I would like to thank Mrs. Shefali Pillai Madam who has been very cooperative. I am also very grateful to Mr. Amol Ranadive sir and Mr. Hitesh Bhatia sir for giving me guidance whenever I required completing this research project. INTRODUCTION Garnieris a mass market cosmetics brand ofL’Oreal that produces hair care and skin careproducts. The company started as Laboratoires Garnier in 1904, and was acquired by L’Oreal in the 1970s. Current product lines include Fructis shampoos and conditioners, and Nutrisse hair colour. Garnier is sold in numerous countries worldwide, with specific product lines targeted for different skin types and cultures. In 2011, Garnier partnered with TerraCycle to promote up cycling of product containers and the introduction of biodegradable products. GARNIER VISION For garnier, beauty is within us all. Every one possesses its...
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...Accepted: 14-05-2013 Published: 01-07-2013 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.2n.4p.118 This paper aims at analyzing D.H. Lawrence’s ‘Sons and Lover’ using a stylistic approach. Stylistics is a study of the amalgamation of form with content. The stylistic analysis of a novel goes beyond the traditional, intuitive interpretation, because it combines intuition and detailed linguistic analysis of the text. The defining elements of modern language are within the text itself, not prescribed from outside. With modernist texts, usually understanding comes from close study of the language system defined within the text itself. Form, technique and style are considered not as a mere vehicle of the content of the story, but an integral part of the work’s meaning and value. In our analysis of ‘Sons and Lovers’ the resources of language: lexis, syntax, phonology, figurative language, cohesion and coherence, are discussed in relation to the style of discourse in order to explore hidden meanings in the text. The resources of language are shown to be an essential part of the meaning of the novel. Key words: stylistics, D.H. Lawrence, Sons and Lovers 1. Preliminaries Literary stylistics refers to the study of style used in literary language. It can be regarded as a study of the fusion of form with content. Brumfit and Carter (1986:3) see a certain overlap between Stylistics and Literary Criticism, the essential difference between the...
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...Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 INTRODUCTION 3 Objective of the project 3 Responsibilities 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY 4 ABOUT COMPANY 8 Project Analysis and Duties 12 Social media strategies 14 Functional Areas 16 Lower Data Management/Maintenance Costs 17 Reduced Catalog Creation Costs 17 Lower Translation Costs 17 CONCLUSION 18 REFERENCES 19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Casartisan Exports, more than just selling products sells an experience that can benefit you from in your homes. The mission is to perfect handicraft heritage and modernize it the best way possible without changing the famous traditional charm to it. All products are made by artisans who have years of experience and centuries of passed on methods and techniques that have been perfected generation after generation. The project is prepared as a part of summer internship program at Casartisan Exports. It gives an in depth view of activities carried out during 14 weeks of full time internship. This report gives a detailed description of the company and industry and analysis and interpretation of the tasks undertaken during the internship. Handling handicraft products involves lot of innovative and creative designs according to recent trends and traditions. At the same time design team have to think about cost saving therefore need constant research. To connect with the clients and customers it was important to understand the process of production and creative team. In the new...
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...Study Guide: Midterm Exam Concentrate your studies in the following areas. Questions for the Midterm Exam will come principally from this material. Lutgens and Tarbuck Textbook: Minerals (Chapter 1) * Know the definition of a mineral. a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence * Know the basic definition of a rock. the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil or oceans * Know how atoms of the same element are related. Atoms of the same element must have the same number of protons which is the atomic number. What do they have in common? They all have protons * Know definitions for the following terms: valence electrons, an electron of an atom, located in the outermost shell (valence shell) of the atom, that can be transferred to or shared with another atom. An electron in one of the outer shells of an atom that can participate in forming chemical bonds with other atoms nucleus, the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. atom, the basic unit of a chemical element element, ion, and chemical compound. * Know the difference between ionic and covalent bonds. Ionic compounds contain a metal cation bonded to a nonmetal anion. This means that the first element in the compound's name and formula is to the left of the zig-zag line on the periodic table above. Covalent compounds contain NO...
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...Project Report on Name Class Section Roll No. – Rajarshi Biswas – BEE - IV – A1 – 000610801017 Acknowledgement We are heartily thankful to our supervisors whose encouragement, guidance and support from the initial to the final level enabled me to develop an understanding of the subject. Lastly we offer my regards to all of those who supported me in any respect during the completion of the project especially our guides Prof. P. K. Chattopadhyay, Prof. S. K. Goswami and Prof. R. N. Ganguly along with my fellow batchmates who provided valuable support and co-operation during the execution of project. Introduction The basic function of a transmission system is to transfer electrical power from one place to another or from one network to another network. A transmission system includes the terminal substations, transmission lines and intermediate substations. Transmission systems are required for ● Transfer of bulk power from large group of generating stations upto the main transmission network ● System interconnection ● Transfer of power from main transmission from the main transmission network to secondary substations The increasing need of transmitting greater and greater amounts of power over long distances has led to a continuous increase in transmission voltages. As a rule, larger the amount of power to be transmitted, higher is the requirement of transmission voltages. In India, the transmission voltages in use are 33, 66, 110, 132, 220 & 400 kV ...
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...Visit us at www.pro-base.eu - 1 - HOMEMADE BATTERIES Making and evaluating homemade batteries Author Ken Gadd, 4science, Stratford sub Castle, SP1 3YP, UK; ken@4science.org.uk Languages available English, Slovenian Summary Batteries power most of the portable electrical and electronic devices we use. Different types are available, suited for different uses. Batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy. You can make a battery from a lemon, a piece of zinc and a piece of copper. So why don’t we use this instead of buying batteries from shops? In this activity you find out. You also explore other homemade batteries, including a seawater battery made by scientists in the BBC TV programme Rough Science. The purpose is to explore the potential of low technology homemade batteries as emergency power supplies. Activity type H Use of scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems Working in teams to solve problems Communication Resource/budget management Time and workload management Techniques Field Electrochemistry Visit us at www.pro-base.eu - 2 - Time Practical lessons: 600 minutes Theory lessons: 120 minutes Out of class time: 360 minutes StandardBase procedures None StandardBase techniques None Other resources Zavod za šolstvo, Ljubljana (The National Education Institute of the Republic of Slovenia), http://www.zrss.si/ Other resources are listed in the activity...
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...Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html Book 12 Sweep Cate Tiernan Eclipse Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Chapter 1 – Morgan Chapter 2 - Alisa Chapter 3 - Morgan Chapter 4 - Alisa Chapter 5 - Morgan Chapter 6 - Alisa Chapter 7 - Morgan Chapter 8 - Alisa Chapter 9 – Morgan Chapter 10 - Alisa Chapter 11 Morgan Chapter 12 - Alisa Chapter 13 – Morgan Chapter 14 - Alisa Chapter 15 – Morgan Page 1 Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html Book 12 Sweep Page 2 Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html Cate Tiernan ECLIPSE To Stephanie Lane, with gratitude Page 3 Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html 1 Morgan > < “Oh, please. Will you two stop already? This is disgusting,” I teased. On Ethan Sharp’s front step Bree Warren and Robbie Gurevitch tried to disentangle themselves from their lip-to-lip suction lock. Robbie gave a little cough. “Hey, Morgan.” He stood off to one side, trying to act casual—hard to do when you’re flushed and breathing hard. It was still a tiny bit of a novelty to see Robbie and Bree, my best friends from childhood, in a romantic relationship. I loved it. “Perfect timing, Sister Mary Morgan,” said Bree, pushing a hand through her minky dark hair. But she grinned at me, and I smiled back. Robbie rang Ethan’s doorbell. Ethan opened the door...
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...Global Issues | Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Gender equality is a human right,1 but our world faces a persistent gap in access to opportunities and decision-making power for women and men.2 Globally, women have fewer opportunities for economic participation than men, less access to basic and higher education, greater health and safety risks, and less political representation.2 Guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical not only for attaining gender equality, but also for meeting a wide range of international development goals. Empowered women and girls contribute to the health and productivity of their families, communities, and countries, creating a ripple effect that benefits everyone. The word gender describes the socially-constructed roles and responsibilities that societies consider appropriate for men and women.17 Gender equality means that men and women have equal power and equal opportunities for financial independence, education, and personal development 3 . Women's empowerment is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality. It includes increasing a woman's sense of self-worth, her decision-making power, her access to opportunities and resources, her power and control over her own life inside and outside the home, and her ability to effect change.4 Yet gender issues are not focused on women alone, but on the relationship between men and women in society.5 The actions and attitudes of men and...
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