...October 6, 2012 CRW150 - Introduction to Creative Writing - Class # 27071 Doris Patton Midterm Part 1: Creative Story The Stone Tower 1 “Can you get a clear shot Draz?” asked Tankus. “If he takes a step forward I can,” answered Draz. Daylight was disappearing in the forest as dusk began to set, but there was still enough light for the two friends to observe the movements of the tracker who had been silently tailing them for a good part of the day. “What kind of tracker is he?” said Tankus. “He looks like some kind of rat or something.” The tracker was hunched over now, trying to pick up their scent which he had lost several yards back in the brush. Skin like beaten old leather stretched over his long thin bones giving him a scare-crow like appearance, but it was the long, pointed nose set between black, beady eyes that made him look like a rat. He edged forward suddenly picking up their scent again. "Fwoooosh!" Draz’s laser arrow found its mark in the tracker’s temple. “Okay that’s cool,” said Tankus, “we know he’s been with us for several miles, so where do you suppose the rest of his entourage is? Where are the meat and the brains that sent out this dog?” “I don’t know,” said Draz, “I just hope we have enough fire power to keep them back. I don’t know how much more time Kalem needs to break into that old place.” Tankus raked his blonde goatee with his long nimble fingers, trying to add things up in his mind quickly. He was the planner of the group and...
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...Download speed The first thing we’re going to take a look at when comparing Usenet vs Torrent, is the the download speed. With torrent (P2P) downloading, you need to rely on other persons to seed so you can download faster. Therefore your downloading speed will be restricted by the amount of seeders. If there are few seeders you’re going to download slower. With Usenet, your downloading speed isn’t restricted by the amount of seeders and lechers. There’s no restriction. The downloading speed in only limited by your broadband. So if you have a fast internet, you’re going to download movies and shows quick. Usenet speeds are as fast as the end users internet connection. File availability Usenet vs Torerent, which one have the best file availability? The first movies and songs appeared on Usenet even before the birth of Napster & BitTorrent. Even today, the majority of content from top site uploaders gets on Usenet first, and then spread to the P2P communities. This is the way online distribution works, and there is no indication that this will change any time soon. Content uploaded to Usenet have a close to definite lifespan. Therefore Usenet have a clear advantage over torrents in terms of file availability. Content on Usenet have a retention time of around 900 days and it’s still increasing. Files uploaded to BitTorrent relies on seeders, over time content on BitTorrent will die. Seed ratio How can we really compare Usenet vs Torrents, when Usenet don’t...
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...CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Current trends in electric energy generation are moving towards the utilization of the environment friendly sources of energy, represented by the wind and solar energy ones as a supplementary energy resource. The solar based one is the more attractive because it is characterized by being free, incur no fuel cost, abundant, limits less, distributed all over the world, pollution free, and require little maintenance. Maximizing power output from a solar system is desirable to increase efficiency and in order to maximize power output from the solar panels, one need to keep the panels aligned with the sun. As such, a means of tracking the sun is required. Efficient collection of maximum solar irradiance (MSI) on a flat plate type photovoltaic solar panels or a cylindrical parabolic solar reflector requires adjustments of two parameters of the energy collecting surface namely the angle of Azimuth, and the angle of tilt, of the surface to be illuminated. As the elevation angle of the sun remains almost invariant in a month and varies little (latitude + 100) in a year, there is no need for automatic adjustment of the tilt angle. Everyday, the sun rises in the east, moves across the sky and sets in the west. If one could get a solar panel to turn and look at the sun all day hours, then it could receive the maximum amount of sunlight possible and convert it into the more useful energy (electricity). The current of the solar module is very sensitive...
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...EDIT: I cleaned up things on 14/02/14 and removed a lot of dead links, added a few links, and corrected some formatting issues. To convert your eBooks to any other format (maybe to get it to work on your e-reader), use Calibre.[1] (google around for other Calibre alternatives and I can add them here if you'd like) General public ebook/textbook resources http://gen.lib.rus.ec[2] (Use a proxy if you are having issues connecting) http://textbooknova.com[3] http://en.bookfi.org/[4] http://www.gutenberg.org[5] http://ebookee.org[6] http://www.manybooks.net[7] http://www.giuciao.com[8] http://www.feedurbrain.com[9] http://oll.libertyfund.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=380[10] http://www.alleng.ru/[11] russian site http://www.eknigu.com/[12] russian site http://ishare.iask.sina.com.cn/[13] http://2020ok.com/[14] http://www.freebookspot.es/Default.aspx[15] http://www.freeetextbooks.com/[16] need to signup http://onebigtorrent.org/[17] http://www.downeu.me/ebook/[18] http://forums.mvgroup.org[19] (need to register) http://theaudiobookbay.com/[20] (audiobooks) Here's a custom search engine for ebooks: http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=000661023013169144559:a1-kkiboeco[21] Sites it indexes: http://gen.lib.rus.ec/*[22] http://ebookee.org/*[23] http://ebooksbay.org/*[24] http://free-books.us.to/*[25] http://librarypirate.me/*[26] http://textbooknova.com/*[27] http://www.downeu.com/*[28] http://ebookshare.net/*[29]...
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...Topics to Think About at Avengers Screening * The space of the theatre (lobby, marketing of food, design, technology, promotional material etc.) * Design, architecture forced to purchase * Constructive environment * Product placement in the film’ * Beats head phones individual experience of sound * Samsung S6 * Skype * Marvel’s Cinematic Universe (MCU) –Ironman led to Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers. . .); consider cross-over, interwoven narratives; idea that characters in one film might share a universe with those in another, seemingly unrelated film * Characters back stories * Continuity within all the characters * A lot of popular culture reference within the film * Marvel’s recognizable brand * “Look” of the film (its mise-en-scene, for example) to graphic novels (comics) * Character backstories—use of flashbacks * Constructions of masculinity/femininity in the film (Black Widow’s character, in particular) * Celebrity billing/role of celebrity in creating the blockbuster film * Cameos (of celebrities and other superheroes) * Trailers/the para-film experience * Audience composition * Music—the film’s score * Engagements with issues of race/gender identity/sexuality * Power relations among the superheroes * b * Rating criteria (language, nudity, violence) * CGI/the ending * Director Joss Whedon’s celebrity status...
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...About Namaste Solar Based in Colorado, Namasté Solar is an employee-owned cooperative that designs, installs, and maintains solar electric systems for homes, businesses, non-profits, and government entities. Since its inception in 2005, Namasté Solar has installed more solar electric systems in Colorado than any other company. Namasté Solar’s unique business model has garnered widespread recognition including a “Best for the World” designation from B Corporation (2012), a “Top Small Company Workplace” award from Winning Workplaces (2011), a “Best Place to Work” award from the Boulder Chamber of Commerce (2010) and Denver Business Journal (2009), a #56 ranking on the “Inc. 500” (2009), and a “Most Democratic Workplace” listing from Worldblu (2010-2012). At Namasté Solar, we measure profit and success holistically – not just in terms of dollars and sense, but also in terms of employee fulfillment, customer satisfaction, involvement in our community, impact on the environment, and practicing what we preach. This paradigm felt like a perfect fit with B-Corporation’s multi-stakeholder principles. We are so excited to join the B-Corp community and to contribute to the overall B-Corp movement. The Change We Seek™ Namasté Solar mission is to propagate the responsible use of solar energy, pioneer conscientious business practices, and create holistic wealth for ourselves and our community. We infuse this mission in everything we do. Examples of our conscientious business...
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...energy resources are not only limited but also the prime culprit for environmental pollution. Renewable energy resources are getting priorities in the whole world to lessen the dependency on conventional resources. Solar energy is rapidly gaining the focus as an important means of expanding renewable energy uses. Solar cells those convert sun's energy into electrical energy are costly and inefficient. Different mechanisms are applied to increase the efficiency of the solar cell to reduce the cost. Solar tracking system is the most appropriate technology to enhance the efficiency of the solar cells by tracking the sun. A microcontroller based design methodology of an automatic solar tracker is presented in this paper. Light dependent resistors are used as the sensors of the solar tracker. The designed tracker has precise control mechanism which will provide three ways of controlling system. A small prototype of solar tracking system is also constructed to implement the design methodology presented here. Index Terms:- MPPT I. INTRODUCTION Now a day’s electricity generation using solar mobile has been growing fast day today. In order to obtain solar energy as much as possible, the study of the efficiency for PV systems has attracted many researchers and engineers attention. In general, there are three methods to increase the efficiency of PV systems. The first method is to increase the generation efficiency of solar cells; the second one is related to the energy conversion system...
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...2.3 Solar Tracking: A solar tracker is a device which can orients various payloads toward the sun. The Payloads can be photovoltaic panels, reflectors, lenses or other optical devices. 2.3.1 Single axis horizontal tracking: In the single axis horizontal tracking the axis of rotation of the tracker is horizontal with respect to ground. It rotates the module 180 degree. 2.3.2 Single axis vertical tracking: In the single axis vertical tracking the axis of rotation of the tracker is vertical with respect to ground. It rotates the module 180 degree 2.3.3 Dual axis tracking: The Dual axis trackers have two degrees of rotation freedom that act as axes of rotation. These axes are normal to one another. One axis is fixed with respect to the ground can be considered a primary axis. The...
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...Hello and good morning/evening, what do you believe makes a relationship, is it love, friendship or is it established when you are born between your parents and siblings? How could this everyday phenomenon, which drives our will to live and excel, be so simple? “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger and “The Dark Knight” directed by Christopher Noland are my chosen examples to explore themes such as hatred, mortality and deceit, which consist of various factors affecting relationships like self-isolation, our psychological health and propaganda. “The Cather in the Rye” explores these themes in a Dark, cynical but somewhat compassionate tone, accompanied with moments of humor. “The Dark Knight” is similar and explores the themes in a dark and disturbing tone, with the addition of action. “The Catcher in the Rye” demonstrates the theme of hatred with Holden’s hate towards the adult world around him, however as a consequence this causes personal, social and mental isolation from the world and an inability to create meaningful relationships. This is the main factor for Holden’s isolation from the world, and is symbolized throughout the novel with Holden’s red hunting hat. The majority of the people he encounters are deemed as ‘phonies’ for Holden as they do not follow with his view of the world, this generalization further prevent him from making relationships and reflects upon his immaturity. The last page of the novel and more importantly the quote, “All I know is I sort...
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...is set in a woodland forest surrounded by snow and tree trunks. It shows a wide shot of the forest with a dear in the far background. Non-diagetic sound appears when the dear starts to come closer towards the camera. The non-diagetic sound is of a man repeating a prayer. This builds suspension and makes the audience question why he is narrating a prayer. The camera then walks back, and soon focuses on a rifle gun, which is pointing towards the dear, as the non-diagetic sound of the prayer is still being said. This suggests to the audience that the dear is either going to get shot for pleasure, or for food. As soon as the non-diagetic sound of the prayer ends with an “Amen”, the camera comes behind the 2 men, which shows an over shoulder shot, and the gun then gets fired. Diagetic sound of the gunshot is loud and clear. The over shoulder shot, allows us to know who is firing at the dear, and shows us from behind there point of view. Diagetic sound of the dear dying, suggests its been killed in a miserable way. As soon as the rifle has been fired, non-diagetic music appears with a slow beat thud noise. This shows that it’s the ending of the scene. As the slow beat music is playing, the man with a rough looking beard faces towards the young teen that shot the dear, in a proud manner, and taps him on the back. A tapping on the back shows proudness, and a good job. The scene changes to a wide shot of a truck driving along the highway. Non-diagetic sound of the radio is playing...
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...product. The feedback which I got from the target audience is that the product overall is educational and that the information given on each page was the right amount. The users also commented on the videos, they believed that the videos form the techniques section was a good idea of for the users to actually visualize the shot and that they will be more likely to understand how to do the shots and will be able to do it themselves. Another user also commented on the rollover buttons which are on the menu page; they thought that it was an interesting feature to the product. Also they said that the navigation of the product was easy as I had every button on each page which made it easy for them to look at different pages without them going back to the menu page. Improvements to be made from the feedback: One of the test users stated out that I have included a smash shot on the introduction animation; however, I didn’t include this particular shot on the techniques page. I will include a page which gives information about the smash shot; this is because the user who stated out the error is a professional badminton player and wrote that this is shot is the shots which are used in badminton. I will include relevant information about the forehand smash and backhand smash and also I will...
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...Bird------A commonly used term for the shuttle, the missile used in place of a ball Block-------Placing the racket in front of the shuttle and letting it rebound into the opponent's side of the court. Not a stroke. Carry-------Momentarily holding the shuttle on the racket during the execution of a stroke. Also called a sling or a throw. This is an illegal procedure. Center or Basic Position-Position in which a player stands in relation to the lines of the court, the net, the opponent, and the shuttle. The spot approximately in the center of the court to which a player tries to return after each shot. Clear-----Sometimes known as a "lob", this shot is hit high and deep to the back of the opponent's court. Court----Area of play. Although the size varied during the 1800's, it has been standardized since the 1930's. It is 20' by 44' for doubles, and 17' by 44' for singles. Crosscourt Shots---Shots hit diagonally from one side of the court to the other Deception---The art of deceiving or outwitting one's opponent. Accomplished in badminton with deceptive stroking by changing the direction and speed of the shuttle at the last minute. Double Hit---Hitting the shuttle twice in succession on the same stroke, An illegal procedure...
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...Billy Elliot Analysis template |Description of scene: Opening scene: Mood, direction of plot and characterisation is established. | |Scene numbers: One, two, three | |Link to Into the World focus: Billy’s natural world is established | |Action |Film techniques used |Meaning conveyed | |Billy puts record onto record player. He |Extreme close up. There is no sound. |There is a sense of anticipation. The | |begins playing the song. |Costume: Billy is dressed simply, |audience is waiting for something to happen| |( to 1 min; 14 secs) |predominately in a bright yellow singlet. |and wondering what it will be. | | |The singlet symbolises both childhood | | | |(children wear singlets) and his working | | | |class background (‘working class’ men | | | |stereotypically wear singlets). It is also | ...
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...costume, lighting, framing, photographic aspects, characters, editing, and cuts of the shot. Together these specific fundamental elements partake in the films that we watch providing dimension, mood, and style. The Big Combo is the epitome of film noir. Film noir’s visual style conceives a mood in a film with instability, double identities, and somewhat shifting values by using it’s techniques of darkness in shadows and night time scenes. In The Big Combo the main characters seem to have double identities “shadowed” upon them throughout the movie through silhouettes, shadows, and reflections, and not only do they have these double identities through mise-en-scene but also in the narrative. In the opening hospital sequence in The Big Combo, just as detective Diamond comes up the stairs and through the door we have a horizontal angle very slightly looking up (a low angle) into the hallway. As detective Diamond steps into the door past the officer the camera angle stays the same, both Mr. Diamond and the standing officer are in medium long shot. With the medium long shot we are able to make out the two nurses and reception desk in the back. In the hallway of the hospital the high-key lighting makes the contrast between the dark and lighter areas somewhat minimal but still noticeable. The two nurses in the back are standing in what seems to appear as a strong backlighting; in the medium long shot the nurses have attached shadows among them stretching down the floor of the hallway...
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...is no unrealistic mood music creating it. It strengthens identity with Pip as he can hear everything the audience can and also creates a contrast to other scenes. The wind throughout this scene almost serves as mood music as it gets louder and quieter to create tension, it is also used later on in the scene when Magwich lets his guard down and then an increase of the wind makes him tense once more. Only using diegetic music also draws attention to smaller sounds for example, when Pip drops the glass later on in the scene. The sharp sound is incredibly obvious compared to all other sounds used in the scene. Secondly the technique of pathetic fallacy is employed through the use of the pouring rain and wind which creates the establishing shot for this scene. The dark, low key lighting and the night sky amplifies the feeling that something negative is going to happen. The diegetic sound of the wind and church bells reflects on the first time the convict was introduced. The parallel scene symbolises the convict’s presence as the church bells gives a link with the church in the opening scene....
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