...PAndorum You excited? – Kaleb You think I would be. At first I was relieved to be doing solo repairs. Now the whole idea makes me nervous. – Scott You gotta relax man. You’re the best deep space welder the UNSC has to offer. You’re gonna do just fine. – Kaleb Yeah, thanks. Well alright, what do you got for me today? – Scott Lets see…Oh here we are. Apparently the UNSC lost communication with one of their ships. The UNSC Valkyrie. – Kaleb Oh great the Valkyrie? That’s the ship they conduct all those weird experiments on Spartans. – Scott Will you let me finish? They reported a rupture in the hull on the lower deck before they lost contact. So while you’re there can you fix the comms too? – Kaleb Wonderful my first assignment and it’s on the Valkyrie. How far out is it? – Scott Its far enough that you have to take a Saber. Stop bitching; you got a simple hull repair. Just get there and do your job. Ill even leave a channel open for ya, you’ll be done in no time anyhow. – Kaleb Oh my hero – Scott Get going, the quicker you get out the faster you’ll be back. – Kaleb Alright wish me luck – Scott I’ll keep my fingers crossed for ya – Kaleb GOES TO COUNTDOWN Nothing to be nervous about. I’ve done this a dozen times. – Scott He gets in the saber and soars off into space. Hey Kaleb can you hear me? – Scott Yeah I can hear ya loud and clear – Kaleb Hmm, the ships comms must have come online – Scott Maybe the crew fixed it. – Kaleb Yeah, but if they did fix...
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...Final exam logistics 1.) Ikea case: (the 3 main topics) a. Competition between suppliers The structure of Ikeas logistic creates a high competition between their suppliers. It is because Ikea is subdivided into (many) Trading Areas, which compete for the commissions the headquarters of Ikea (Ikea of Sweden) gives. Each Trading Area tries to find the best thus cheapest solution for producing and delivering a product, so each of them negotiate with their suppliers and make an offer to the headquater of Ikea. Of course the headquarters (IOS) pick the cheapest combination of producing and delivering (logistics). That is the way the headquarters of Ikea find the cheapest manufacture for their products, including transport and all the other logistic costs. This fits into Ikeas cost leadership strategy. As a second result the Trading Areas plus the suppliers are in a competition, which makes them very efficient. b. Long term orientation Ikea tries to have long contracts with their suppliers. They grant their suppliers a lot of advantages. Ikea shares their knowledge and experience in logistics with them. If a supplier could not deliver a product as cheap as Ikea wants, Ikea helps the supplier to reduce costs. They prefer doing that instead of changing the supplier, it shows the long term orientation of Ikeas supply chain. Ikea is very connected to their suppliers. From the prospective of the suppliers it is a good thing because they can also make long term plans or investments....
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...there were some aspects that recurred and gave way for a unifying theme, an example of these aspects is the leitmotif. The leitmotif is defined as a recurring theme, a recurring idea that provides a sort of unifying feeling to the piece, these leitmotifs would often be used as a way to reference a certain person, place, or idea from the music drama. 4. As mentioned before, one of Wagner’s most influential pieces The Ring of the Nibelung, which consisted of 4 works. The second of these works, Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) has a rather interesting story. Die Walküre tells the tale of Siegmund and Sieglinde, two twin siblings who have broken two rules against the laws established by their father the god Wotan, these two laws stand against incest and adultery. It is because of this adultery that Sieglinde’s unwanted husband Hunding challenges Siegmund to a battle. Wotan is forced to accept that his son will die in this battle, but Brünhilde, one of his 9 daughters and a Valkyrie, refuses this and attempts to save Siegmund, but fails and incites the rage of her father. She does save Sieglinde, who is bearing a child destined to be a great hero, however, she is still punished and cursed to be a mortal who will fall prey to whomever may awaken her from her sleep in the middle of a ring of fire. ...
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...10. TAKEHARU ISHIMOTO Representative Music: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII; The World Ends With You; Final Fantasy: Dissidia Takeharu Ishimoto starts off our list of great composers. His talent for creating original and eclectic pieces is impressive to say the least. His score for The World Ends With You exposes his genius for variety, with songs like "Long Dream," "Calling," and "Fighting For Freedom," funky, urban pieces that mix rock, rap, and dance beats. In contrast to this his work for Crisis Core is darker and more pensive, showcasing pieces like the acoustic "Under an Apple Tree," and the jammin' "Wandering in a Sunny Afternoon." And let's not forget his theme for Final Fantasy: Dissidia, an orchestrated bonanza or winds, percussions and brass. To be that diverse is impressive indeed. 9. YOKO SHIMOMURA Representative Music: Kingdom Hearts series; Parasite Eve; Legend of Mana Yoko Shimomura is the lone woman on this list, beating out the likes of talented lady composers like Michiko Naruke (Wild Arms)and Chikayo Fukuda (.hack//G.U.) for a top spot. It's a testament to her talent that she can hang with the guys. Her style can range from melancholy to intense, from soft piano to rocking guitar. Songs like "Dearly Beloved" and "Night of Fate" from Kingdom Hearts have become fan favorites in the JRPG world, and many still remember the riveting "Arise Within You" and "Under the Progress" from Parasite Eve. Her music is definitely worth checking out. 8. MASAHI HAMAUZU ...
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...Hitler’s Personal Protection Strategies Adolf Hitler led with violence, aggression, manipulation, and military strategy, and because of that he became a target of assassination. This developed into an acute paranoia, which led Hitler to implement some of the most brilliant security strategies seen to date. Before an understanding of the reasoning behind the assassination attempts can be deduced, an accurate depiction of Hitler’s early rise to power is necessary. Adolf Hitler was born in Austria on 20 April, 1889. Being the son of a poor young cottager, Hitler was never satisfied with his stature in life. He fled to Germany to avoid being arrested for dodging military service in Austria. This did not define him, as he went on to serve in the German Army during World War I and was wounded twice. He received several medals, and maybe more important, found a direction in life in which he had been searching. World War I left Germany in a state of unease. The sanctions placed on the country left it almost financially crippled. Hitler used this vulnerability to come in and take the nation by storm. This, coupled with his determined necessity to completely rule Germany, was a recipe for disaster. It wasn’t long before Adolf Hitler became a party leader, and from the very beginning he needed, at least some form, of protection. Hitler emerged as not only a politician, but the leader of the most hostile and violent political party in the country. Adolf Hitler’s...
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...dead. Stauffenberg is given another chance a few days later, when he is called back to Rastenburg on 20 July . This time, Stauffenberg is given full authority over the attack, the group agrees that the bomb must be set off, and that they may not have another chance, due to the immense preparation required to initiate Operation Valkyrie . In reality, the bomb in Stauffenberg’s briefcase was not set off on 15 July. The reasoning behind the attack’s delay is partially different than the one shown in the film. Himmler was not at the meeting, which played a part in Stauffenberg’s decision to delay the attack. However, Stauffenberg also needed to give a report at the meeting, rendering him unable to activate the bomb, which proved to be the main reason that he was unable to carry out his plans . As is correctly shown in the film, Olbricht had alerted the Reserve Army, placing them on standby to await further orders . This was done so that after the bomb had been set, the Reserve Army would be ready to mobilize and help Stauffenberg and his men secure their coup. However, since the attack did not take place, the alert was passed off as a training exercise . Valkyrie provides a very detailed and very accurate account of the 20 July plot. Very few of the real events are changed or omitted from the film. The things that the film does change are small, fairly insignificant details that allow for the film to flow more like a Hollywood film. The major events of one of the most infamous days in...
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...1) Describe the three basic types of music heard in original scores during the silent film era and cites specific examples from The Birth of a Nation. (10 points) There are three basic types of music heard in The Birth of a Nation. Each type serves it’s own purpose in the film. The first is adaptations of classical works. These adaptations are extended versions of the original classical piece of work. These adaptations are used for extensive action scenes. For example, Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyrie is the leitmotif for the Klu Klux Klan in the movie. The second type is arrangements of well-known melodies. These well-known melodies are used for emotional appeal. For example, “Dixie”, a very popular song of the South, is used to express Southern patriotism. Also, these well-known melodies were used to set a racist mood. A scene shows slaves dancing to “Turkey in the Straw”. Lastly, the third type is original music. The original music is used to reinforce the characters of the movie. For example, Elsie has a sweet, playful leitmotif. This theme implies her innocence. The original music in The Birth of a Nation is the strongest of the three types, composed by Joseph Carl Briel. 2) What is the role of source music in Casablanca? (10 points) The role of source music in Casablanca is in the development of the character Rick. The source music used is mostly American popular music. All the popular songs used are barrowed. The only exception is “Knock on Wood,” which was created specially...
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...Adaptations of classics are the borrowing of a substantial portion of an existing composition for use in a film score. The music should remain largely intact and recognizable, although it can be altered or adapted to suit the needs of the film. Arrangements of tunes are a new setting of a previously composed melody. Unlike an adaption, in an arrangement the film composer borrows only the melody and creates a new accomplishment. Newly composed are themes that represent aspect of the story. Themes can be altered to reflect changes in story. Adaptations are among the most prominent adaptations are passages from Weber’s Der Freischutz, Suppe’s Light Calvary Overture, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (the storm), and Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyrie. The last of these serve as a spirited leitmotif for the ride of the KKK. The arrangements of well-known melodies are used primarily to arouse emotions and set moods. Southern tunes, such as “Dixie,” “Maryland, My Maryland”, and “Old Folks at Home” express stirring patriotism for the South while reminding the viewer of the story’s setting. Other patriotic melodies include “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “America the Beautiful,” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” When the Southerner Cameron seeks refuge in a cabin with the former Union soldiers, their acceptance of each other is suggested by the playing of “Auld Lang Syne,” a song associated with reconciliation after the Civil War. For newly composed, the mulatto Silas Lynch...
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...Giuseppe Verdi Dr. Lara Housez School of the Arts McMaster University Content • Giuseppe Verdi • Verdi in Italy • La Traviata – Setting – Plot – Characters – Act I • Opera Divas Giuseppe Verdi (1813-‐1901) • Italian composer • Married and had 2 children • Widower at 26 • Later had a scandalous affair with soprano Giuseppina Strepponi; reIlected in his opera, La Traviata • Composed 28 operas, including La Traviata, Rigoletto, Aïda, and Il trovatore • Verdi was immensely popular in Europe; he was given state funeral in Milan; largest public assembly of any event in the history of Italy Verdi in Italy La Traviata (1853) • • • • • “The fallen woman” Opera in 3 acts Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave Based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas Premiered in 1853 in Venice CHARACTERS • Violetta (soprano): a high-‐class prostitute • Alfredo (tenor): a young gentlemen SETTING ...
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...types of sources on which historians generally rely: primary and secondary. Primary Sources Primary sources are firsthand accounts or records. Primary sources provide a view of historical events or people as witnessed by people who were actually there. Primary sources have not been interpreted by others, but use the words, sounds, or images of those present during a historical period. Primary sources often incorporate the interpretation or attitude of the individual who recorded the experience; different people may often record different impressions of a single event. Examples of primary sources include the following: • A letter written by Otto von Bismarck • A recording or libretto of a portion of Wilhelm Richard Wagner’s The Valkyrie • The recording or transcript of a speech given by Jacques Chirac • The transcript of an interview with an 18th-century factory worker • Property tax registers from Languedoc • A photograph of German troops moving through a devastated Polish town during the Nazi invasion • A reprint of a propaganda poster • The last will and testament of a Norwegian merchant • A print of Paul Nash’s We Are Making a New World • A translation of the diary Anne Frank kept during the German occupation of the Netherlands • A Punch cartoon lampooning Benjamin Disraeli Historians prefer to view original versions of primary sources—viewing the enormous mural Guernica or reading the original Candide may provide insights overlooked in photographs or translations...
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...Short Essays 1) Describe the three basic types of music heard in original scores during the silent film era and cites specific examples from The Birth of a Nation. (10 points) There are three basic types of music heard in The Birth of a Nation. Each type serves it’s own purpose in the film. The first is adaptations of classical works. These adaptations are extended versions of the original classical piece of work. These adaptations are used for extensive action scenes. For example, Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyrie is the leitmotif for the Klu Klux Klan in the movie. The second type is arrangements of well-known melodies. These well-known melodies are used for emotional appeal. For example, “Dixie”, a very popular song of the South, is used to express Southern patriotism. Also, these well-known melodies were used to set a racist mood. A scene shows slaves dancing to “Turkey in the Straw”. Lastly, the third type is original music. The original music is used to reinforce the characters of the movie. For example, Elsie has a sweet, playful leitmotif. This theme implies her innocence. The original music in The Birth of a Nation is the strongest of the three types, composed by Joseph Carl Briel. 2) What is the role of source music in Casablanca? (10 points) The role of source music in Casablanca is in the development of the character Rick. The source music used is mostly American popular music. All the popular songs used are barrowed. The only exception is “Knock on Wood,” which...
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...Article Critique Paper on The Childhood Experiences of Incarcerated Male Child Sexual Abusers An Assignment Submitted to Dr. Karena T. Valkyrie for Orientation To Psychological Studies PSY 2230 4/03/13 Madeline Holberg Troy University Literature Linda Garrett (2010) sought to gain a more thorough understanding of the reasons behind children becoming sexual abusers as adults. Research indicates that childhood experiences contribute to one’s self-concept and the notion that one is either a good or bad person (Chen and Boucher as cited in Garrett, 2010). If the child is exposed to violence, constant threat, and psychological or emotional abuse, a distorted self-concept develops and contributes to the casual properties of the person’s adult behavior or functioning (Garrett et. al. 2010). Research has suggested children who experience violent and sexual abuse are at a higher risk to repeat these inappropriate behaviors as adults (Garrett, 2010). To begin to understand the extent of the problem, this study focused on the childhood experiences of incarcerated male child sexual abusers (Garrett, 2010). Literature Critique This article was empirical. I found the literature section to be long. Some of the references used were more than ten years old. However, the literature section was clearly explained and thorough. Methods Participants Participants were chosen from a Southeastern prison if the psychological examiner found they met certain criteria...
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...Adolf Hitler By: Alex Kastner [pic] Adolf Hitler is known as the worst dictator ever to assume power of a country in the entire world. With the events like the Holocaust, the Invasion of Poland, and World War II, Hitler was seen as a psychotic, murderer of Jews that wanted to rule the entire world. Hitler was born an Austrian on April 20th 1889. Hitler was a shy independent child who always worked alone for some reason. Once he finished his schooling, he enlisted in the Bavarian 16th regiment in 1914. He then battled in World War I until 1918 when a mustard gas explosion caused him to be temporarily blinded. He was admitted to a field hospital to cure his blindness. After the war, he returned to Munich to attend a funeral for former Bavarian Prime Minister Kurt Eisner. This is where Hitler became who he was. In, 1919 Hitler became a police spy to go undercover so he could find out some key information about the DAP(German Workers Party). While he was undercover, Hitler was moved by the leader, Anton Drexler’s speech and his views as a politician. Later that year though, Hitler would join the DAP and befriend Drexler. After three years, Hitler had become a dynamic speaker and many of his speeches told people that he hated the Jews and the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler then on July 29th 1924 became leader of the now expanding and newly changed group, the National Socialist German Workers Party, or NSDAP. He then was announced as a hero and became the Führer of the National...
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...10 Qualities of a Good Leader 1 of 3 http://penfieldrobotics.com/forum/index.php?topic=1750.0 Welcome, Guest April 14, 2010, 05:30:52 AM Please login or register. Login with username, password and session length News: 1511 will be hosting the 6th Annual Rochester Rally on Sunday February 21st!! HOME HELP SEARCH CALENDAR LOGIN REGISTER Team 1511- Rolling Thunder » Subteams » Team Leadership » 10 Qualities of a Good Leader « previous next » Pages: [1] Author Kims Robot Let's Go Thunder! Administrator Hero Member Posts: 2329 PRINT Topic: 10 Qualities of a Good Leader (Read 30251 times) 10 Qualities of a Good Leader « on: January 15, 2008, 11:28:50 AM » I was searching for some stuff today and ran across this list. Its a pretty honest and downright straightforward discussion, so dont read it if you arent ready for it In this generation of entitlement, some of it may not make sense, but I guarantee its all true. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What follows is a list of the 10 qualities of a good leader. 1. Honesty Do or Do Not, there is no Try! Leaders have to be honest. If those under your charge do not trust you, then they won’t follow you. Common sense, if you ask me. 2. Responsibility If you are going to make decisions, then you should take responsibility for the decisions that you make. Good leaders don’t pass the buck or blame other people – they deal with situations that arise and take responsibility...
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...Cost: 50 Range: 6 Matrix Description: The Medic may cast this spell on any unit to remove harmful spell effects (does not affect Stasis Field, but does include Lockdown) Optic Flare (Spell) Casting Cost: 75 Range: 8 Matrix Description: Targeted spell. The unit hit will have his sight range reduced to 1 matrix permanently (unless restored by Medic). The unit affected should have ‘Blinded’ displayed in info box. Also removes detection ability if the unit had any. NEW UPGRADES Restoration (Spell) Researched at: Academy Research Cost: 100m, 100g Optic Flare (Spell) Researched at: Academy Research Cost: 100m, 100g Caduceus Reactor (+50 Mana Capacity) Researched at: Academy Research Cost: 150m, 150g UNIT NAME: VALKYRIE FRIGATE RACE: Terran RANK: Lt. Commander VITAL STATISTICS Hit Points: 200 Armor Class: Heavy Armor: 2 COSTS Mineral: 250 Gas: 125 Food: 3 TECH TREE Built From: Starport Pre-Requisite: Armory, Control Tower WEAPONS Weapon System: Halo Rockets Attack Type: Air only Damage Class: Explosive Splash Damage: Yes (Small area) Damage: 5 per missile Bonus: 1 SPELLS/SPECIAL ABILITIES Halo Rockets This is the Valkyrie’s only...
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