...Setting and Narrator in Neil Gaiman’s “Troll Bridge” “Three Billy Goats Gruff” has been Neil Gaiman’s inspiration for this short story “Troll Bridge”. However, many elements from the old fairytale has been replaced and Gaiman brings a more twisted and dark version on the table. The main character, Jack, meets a troll three times and, de-spite his selfishness, actually lets the troll eat him the last time. The ending of the story is unex-pected and provides no resolution but is a crucial part to Jack’s development. The story is split up in three parts where Jack is at three different stages in his life. Throughout the whole story, the narrator uses the setting to reflect Jack’s feelings and changes through these three stages. It is a first person narrator and Jack is telling the story. In the first part of the story, the narrator is describing the setting positively and magical. Jack is 7 years old in this part and is very detailed with his description of nature and his fantasies, for example: “The light that penetrated the leaves was stained green and gold, and I thought I was in fairyland” (p. 60 l. 24-25). This makes the at-mosphere of the setting lively and Jack’s pureness as a child is present through what the narrator describes of the setting. In the next stage of his life, Jack is 15 and the atmosphere of the setting changes. The narrator starts the part with telling the reader about how the fields in the area started to go as new houses and roads took over –...
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...set off for the field of pixie fairies. Ezra trudged through the petunia filled fields where the pixie fairies play. He thought, “These are the most annoying creatures in The Great East, even worse than the trolls!” As they pulled his ears and flicked his nose he scrunched his face and just kept walking. He left the fields and the last stop on his way to the Kingdom was the haunted forest. It was said to be filled with the scariest creatures in all of The Great East Kingdom. Ezra marched through the forest ready for anything. He fought off ghouls, goblins, and even evil monkeys. It took him eight straight hours to walk through it even without a rest break! But he made it through and standing before him was the glorious Great East Kingdom...
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...much that they allow it to run their lives. It can only take one troll to make a users life miserable. Although online anonymity has a lot of negatives, it can be somewhat beneficial to users. It can allow the anonymous person to express his or her beliefs and opinions for everyone to see. Having said that, people don’t always use the privilege to speak anonymously. By allowing anonymity anyone can literally write whatever the user wants without any repercussions. Majority of the people are normally just being facetious when commenting on blogs just to get a rise out of some people and gain attention even if it may be negative attention. Cyber bullying can be very dangerous and illegal for the most circumstances poses as a threat. Threatening someone via online anonymously can still get the user in some trouble with the law. It is still considered assault or harassment on someone even when it is anonymous. Law enforcements have a way to track the anonymous attacks down and hit you with some charges. The head of the social media sites should have a higher punishable Consequence to users who do not follow the code of conduct when it comes to privacy terms. Social media needs to come up with a program specifically for online bullying. The amount of attacks will decrease with better enforcement of the policies. It will deter the trolls...
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...Many people believe what they see or read on the Internet. It can change how they view topics and can alter their beliefs. This is one of the many ways the Alt. Right, an emerging white supremacy group can recruit new people into their party. Many Alt. Right supporters come from the internet and often just call themselves “trolls”. Before the term Alt. Right gets used more thoroughly, it must be defined. The article on Teaching Tolerance titled What is the Alt-Right and written by Cory Collins defines the term as “an umbrella term encompassing right-wing ideals at odds with establishment, conservatism, and multicultural society” (Collins). This boils down to that the Alt. Right hates any race other than Caucasians and believes that they...
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...Market Mix: The Best Bang For Your Buck American InterContinental University April 5, 2012 Donald Buehrig Busn105-1202A-269: Introduction to Business Unit 3 Individual Project Abstract In this paper you will see how you can use the market mix to do research on a particular product. Using the four p’s to narrow down your choice in a flooded market makes you realize that everything that we buy has been thru some sort of research on how to appeal to the consumer. Choosing a product is easy, but choosing the right product takes some time to pick what would work best for the situation. This paper shows you that when marketing a product know the environments the surround your customer. For this paper the product was priced with in the budget, had a reliable product, placed in the right graphic area and promoted to the need of the customer. When choosing a product you must consider what the product means to you. I ask myself this question, “why do I want or need this product” before I purchase any large product. Once I answer this question then I start shopping around looking for the product that fits best. I have been in the market for a new trolling motor and decided on the Minn Kota riptide. Let me explain how I used the market mix in making my decision. First I put a limit on the price I was willing to pay for a trolling Motor. I was willing to pay a descent price for a descent product. Now what makes this product a descent product or is it worth the price is...
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...Internet Trolls In the past, bullying could be found in schools, in the workplace, and in sports. Nowadays, there is a new form of bullying called Cyber Bullying. Cyber bullies are also known as Internet Trolls. Lisa Selin Davis, an internet blogger, writes about her personal experiences dealing with internet trolls. She states in her blog that all kinds of people can become trolls, according to sociologists and psychologists who have studied online behavior. Three major types of trolls are, The Moral Crusader, The Hater, and The Debunker. All three spend time and energy engaging in virtual hate. A Moral Crusader is a person who thinks his or her way is the right way. They use their beliefs and morals to put others down. They try to convince others that their beliefs are better and superior then that of others moral beliefs. Some examples of moral crusader groups are called, “The Anti-Tobacco Lobby,” “Gun Control Lobby,” “Anti-Pornography Group,” “Pro-Life/ Pro-Choice Movement.” These are all examples of places crusaders like to project their strong opinions onto others. They are social movements which campaign around a symbolic or moral issue. The Hater finds other users with similar views to form a group. It shares views to bond itself. They destroy and attack their target. Haters seek to attract attention by making provocative comments that are aggressive or offensive. They are usually people that greatly dislike a specific person or thing. An example of an internet...
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...I must cross the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. One day while crossing the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, I was trapped in 5 o’clock traffic; the bridge was jammed packed with vehicles that were jammed packed with people. I couldn’t help but wonder would this bridge possibly collapse from all the weight it was holding so I decided to turn on the radio to ease my mind. As if a strange act of fate, a song entitled Bridge Over Troubled Waters by Aretha Franklin came on and I took it as a sign to research bridge design and the differences of bridges. In our society, we no longer recognize the importance of bridges, so for my project I decided to stretch the stress of bridges by testing the strength of different variations of bridges. There are multiple reasons why I feel that our society doesn’t cherish bridges as much as we should, such as the fact that I have personally witnessed people littering on the bridge as if it as nothing important to modern society which is exactly the opposite of the truth of the matter. Bridges serve a great cause in our society and are modern marvels that I metaphorically refer to as the key to a modern Pangaea based on the way they are connecting our world, even if bridges are not connecting continents, and who knows, maybe that could be a possibility one day. Bridges are structures that serve the purpose of helping provide a way to maneuver over an obstacle, which can be anything from a stream to a river or a road. Bridges have been a key part of the world’s...
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...simple bridge truss was the first structure I ever analyzed. The simple combination of beams that could hold cars, trains, and trucks over long spans of water fascinated me. Having the tools to analyze the loads on the truss further increased my interest in structures. I encountered the bridge in a textbook for my first engineering class. Knowing that the professor, Mr. John Doe, was a tough teacher, I asked him for the textbook so I could study and get ready for the class over the summer. Just arrived from Belize, I was determined to succeed. In class we learned about forces on simple members and then we put the members together to form a simple truss. At this point I had almost decided that structural engineering was the career for me. From there the class just took off: We went on to frames, distributed loads, considered friction; basically we were incorporating real world considerations into structural members. I loved the practical, problem solving aspects of the field. At UC my classes were even more advanced. In my analysis and design classes, I especially enjoyed studying steel design because we not only learned the use of the load resistance factor design but also applied that knowledge — I designed a four-story building. The professor was a practicing engineer, and he always related the subject to real life steel structures he had engineered, for example, the SB Medical Center, an all steel building with a base isolated campus. This is the kind of project on...
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...tunnels and/or bridges. Examine any safety procedures and/or facilities that could reduce the opportunity of traffic accidents inside a road tunnel (and/or bridge). You can include case study(s) on what actually took place when an accident occurred inside a tunnel (and/or bridge) either in Hong Kong or elsewhere. Describe the disaster and the measures taken to alleviate the resulting damage and inconvenience. You can also describe any safety issues related to tunnels and/or bridges that you think interesting. 2. Describe the facilities available in the pedestrian crossings in Hong Kong (or elsewhere) that would facilitate disabled and/or handicapped people (visually disabled, physically handicapped, or even elderly people) to cross the road more safely or more conveniently. Evaluate the effectiveness of these facilities. 3. The car industry is an important industry in many countries. Study and report on one car manufacturing company of your choice in a Western (European or American) country. You can discuss any relevant aspects of the company like its history, its product lines (types of vehicles it produces), its business, characteristics of its products (like prices, safety, style etc.), the engineering/technology of its manufacturing, the economic contribution of the company to the country it belongs, etc. Anything about the company and its products that you feel interesting can be discussed. 4. Report in details the construction of one bridge or tunnel...
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...as the construction of engines, bridges, mines, ships and chemical plants. John Smeaton was the first self-proclaimed civil engineer ,and is often regarded as the father of civil engineering. He was English and helped establish the design for bridges, canals, harbours and lighthouses. Smeaton designed the third Eddystone lighthouse (1775-59) where he pioneered the use of ‘hydraulic lime’ (a form of mortar which will set under water) He is important in the history, rediscovery of, and development of modern cement, because he identified the compositional requirements needed to obtain ‘hydraulicity’ in lime. The role and application of engineering science is important based on inventing and creating new ideas. It is from these roles in engineering science , we develop and enhance answers to our problems. we do this such that experiments are carried out and prove whether or not our predictions were made accurately or inaccurately. Engineering science has a huge role in the history of bridges. Engineering Science has matured bridges into being one of the best creations man has designed. Engineering Science allows engineers to make bridges towards their intention and determine variables which can produce better bridges. The role engineering science has is vital in any form of engineering The first bridges were from nature and can be as simple as a tree falling in a stream or river. The values needed in a good bridge such as the weight a bridge can hold or the length needed can...
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...become an understatement to solely say “things have changed.” Among all these extravagant developments comes the marvel of the bridge. It's safe to say that even centuries ago, the early humans must have created bridges from the simple material they found surrounding them in their all natural environment. Whether it was a 3 by 10 foot log they had so carefully placed across the water way, or piles of smaller wood, closely intertwined and lined by the strongest of branches, the primal people had found a way to gather and hunt across streams and rivers. As the years and population had increased, so had the development and appearance of the bridge. Because of great urbanization and city growth, there was a high demand for a solution to travel in a quicker and more efficient way. One of the cities that rapidly boomed was Chicago, now the third most populous city in the United States. This growth mostly had to do with the rail road and the Chicago River. Because Chicago was fortunate enough to have a natural waterway entwined in the city, it was essential to begin the building of bridges throughout. As architects and engineers from all over gathered to create bridges both beautiful and useful, the city of Chicago continued to grow. Although used by millions of people each year, most Chicago natives and tourist fail to see the true importance of the bridges in this beautiful city. Overlooked is the importance of the...
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...Task 6: Crash Testing Plan The final bridge railing systems should be tested according to the MASH TL-3 or TL-4. In TL-3 for example, two tests are recommended: A 2425-lb vehicle impacting the critical impact point (CIP) of the length of need (LON) of the barrier at a nominal impact speed and angle of 62 mph and 25 degrees, respectively. This test investigates a barrier’s ability to successfully contain and redirect a small passenger vehicle. A 5000-lb pickup truck impacting the CIP of the LON of the barrier at a nominal impact speed and angle of 62 mph and 25 degrees, respectively. This test investigates a barrier’s ability to successfully contain and redirect light trucks and sport utility vehicles. In TL-4, in addition to the two tests addressed above, another test should be done in order to investigate the barrier’s ability to successfully contain and redirect single unit trucks: A 22000-lb single unit truck impacting the CIP of the LON of the barrier at a nominal impact speed and angle of 56 mph and 25 degrees, respectively. From these tests, we are looking for the best...
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...Problems: * Great in Length * 1,000 Feet approaches * Each end had these approaches which in turn added to the already towering distance of the bridge * Very Narrow * Center Span 2,800 Feet * The center span was the most narrow bridge of it kind * Traffic Congestion * One lane traffic in each direction * Location * Narrowing Valley served as wind tunnel * Environmental Constraints Overlooked * Wind gust create wind tunnel effect * Key structural components * Open girders substituted for solid girders * Critical structural design factors * Staic vs. dynamic * Load +bulk & mass (wind effects) * Last Minute Decisions * Local engineer substituted key structural components Solutions: * Shorten the approaches * Shortens the length of the bridge * Widen the center span * Creates more mass and bulk * Lessens the Narrow effect * Double or triple the traffic lanes in each direction * Allows traffic to flow more smoothly even if a vehicle is blocking a lane * Allows for future maintenance * Less down time for bridge traffic * Research team to survey the area for wind velocity * Velocity plays a huge role in determining a beneficial placement for the bridge * Possible better locations with less possible problems * Research team to predict highest possible wind velocity to determine mass needed to sustain * This prediction can allow for contingency...
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...Imagine you are driving at night on a winding road. The snow is coming down and you cannot see, as you begin to approach a curve. You make out dim brake lights of traffic ahead, but despite the driving conditions, you feel safe. How can you feel safe under these conditions, you ask. Very easily, the way of the future will be Scott Brusaw’s Smart Road. Owned by Virginia Department of Transportation, the Smart Road will lead to safer highways and vehicles, more conventional travel, and less stress behind the wheel. Researchers will get to apply their creative ideas to real-life situations in a low-risk environment, while business developers could gain profitable partnerships and new projects. The Smart Road is a rare, state-of-the-art, full-scale, closed test-bed research facility which features weather-making capabilities, an experimental lighting system, pavement markings, road weather information systems, a signalized intersection, a differential GPS system, road access and surveillance, and a computer-equipped control center. It is the first of its kind with a long history and possibly an even longer future. It all started when the idea and the proposal for a connecting road from Blacksburg to Interstate 81 was introduced in 1985. Roanoke Mayor Noel Taylor favored the idea introduced by Roanoke-Virginia Tech Advisory Council in 1986. The following year the Department of Transportation was asked to consider short and long-term answers for traffic jamming along Route 460. Governor...
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