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Photography - Language of the LensThe knowledge of lenses, exposure, composition, continuity, lighting, colour and language of the camera are some of the key points to know for someone to be a cinematographer. The writer will talk about the language of lenses today. Lenses play a crucial role in a film, even though the audience can never see what is being used. A film is basically projecting 3-dimensional space onto a 2-dimensional plane. But at the same time we want the depth in the scene even though its completely flat. This 3-dimensional space contains a foreground, mid ground and background. Legendary filmmaker Hitchcock also has a theory that the camera should basically be positioned so that the object has the same size as of that of the frame. The similar technique is used in shots from Lady from Shanghai. Welles used a low angle shot to show the gun as it is more important so then positioning the object can make it look prominent in the frame. The choice of lens make a huge difference and its very important. T |
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Coming Alive When You DieI woke up Saturday morning and he was gone. I heard loud stomping in the hallway going towards my grandparents room. Then the stomping stopped and the screaming began. "No! Dad! Wake up!" I already knew what had happened. My grandpa was dead. I threw off my blanket and opened my door. I couldn't bear to go into the room to see him. I've never had to deal with death before. I've never even seen a dead person. My 9-year-old niece stood in the hallway with a blank face so, I went to her and insisted we go to the kitchen. We could still hear the crying and the screaming, and I wasn't sure how I was supposed to feel. His body was on the other side of the wall but he wasn't there. I was scared but I wasn't sad. Why wasn't I sad? All I felt was fear. But what was I afraid of? I never took death heavily. It wasn't a surprise that my grandpa passed, he had been sick for years. I didn't feel any different now that he was gone. Every evening after his death there was a rosary at our ho |
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The Obesity EpidemicObesity is one of the main preventable causes of death in America since the 1980's. Most Americans are obese or overweight. One out of four Americans visits a fast food restaurant daily. Citizens who become overweight or obese are at a high risk of becoming diabetic and exposed to many other diseases. American citizens are responsible for the obesity and diabetes in America because citizens have the power to select the type of life they want to live. American citizens have free will to pick whether they want to live long or die young. Since the very beginning, God made man with free will to choose from right or wrong. Citizens have a very simple option to live healthily and eat healthfully. But they decide to eat unhealthful foods, not knowing how their foods are made or process. So why haven't citizens taken care of the obesity problem in America and have put a stop to all these fast food restaurants, who only care about money and not how much damage can be done by the food they sell? As said once by Ray Kroc, "look after the customer and the business will take care of itself". American citizens have lost the view of what America is and w |
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Alina Tugend - StressMany people experience some sort of stress in their daily lives. Those people's feelings and mental states change when they are under high amount of pressure such as workloads, exams, speaking in public, financial problems and other forces. In fact, stress has no definite meaning in life but many of us have our own ways to express and define stress. For example, someone would say stress is the overwhelming feeling he/she is being overworked. Psychologically speaking, stress is a mental disorder that is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. Stress is associated with different kinds of other psychological disorder such as anxiety and depression, and with some types of health disease such as cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, many people, who are going through stressful events, believe that stress is bad for their health. This is because both kinds of the stressor, internal and external, can trigger the "fight-or-flight" response, caus |
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Attainting the American DreamThe American dream is something everyone wants and can be achieve by anyone; however, in the process of obtaining the American dream the individual must be ready to sacrifice anything. When a person thinks of the American dream they usually think about wealth, freedom, and happiness. A quote example is, "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" (Thomas Jefferson). That is what the American dream is all about, that is what the founding fathers fought for, is it what we dreamed of. This is what those who live in an oppressed land think of the America, A country where anything is possible, no barriers stopping you from achieving what you want and being who you want. The American dream is something most people who live in fear and poverty would shortly want, because in America dreams form and they creates hope fo |
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George Pullman and Palace Car CompanyGeorge Pullman was a well-respected businessman who believed that employees would work willingly as long as they were happy with their living situations and wages. In order to prove this Pullman created a utopian town with satisfactory housing, a church, and a school. He provided these jobs through his factory that created luxury passenger cars for trains his factory were called Pullman Palace Car Company. Things appeared to be perfect at first, everyone was happy and the factory was putting out new cars with great efficiency, but like everything in the world things are not always as great as they appear. On May 11, 1894 the truth was revealed when the employees walked out in order to protest the unfair wages they were receiving at Pullman Palace Car C |
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Electronic Messages and ReadabilityElectronic messages are increasingly becoming the norm. The idea of assessing readability of electronic messages stemmed from the experiences of researchers who found the all-capitals format, paragraph agnostic US Navy message traffic emails difficult to read. The researchers focused on assessing readability of messages without taking physiological functions into account. Prior research has shown that external factors such as illumination, contrast, print size, font, legibility, format and text styles influence reading speed, comprehension, eye movement and reading strategy. Researchers have also found that humans are used to the familiarity of documents in mixed case, reading exclusively uppercase messages 13% slower. Uppercase reading has also been seen to confuse readers due to similarity amongst letters. Further, being larger, uppercase letters have been observed to impact reading speed. Text readability has also been acknowledged to affect reading speed and comprehension. Howev |
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Current Marijuana LawsDrugs are bad. All of our lives we've all seen the commercials, learned the slogans, saw the movies, and some witnessed personally the effects of drugs on a person. But, I am NOT talking about drugs per se, I'm talking about marijuana, across the country at this point in history, marijuana is quickly becoming a legalized drug. So with all of the changes happening in the legal system concerning marijuana, the question now comes what happens to those already serving sentences for past marijuana crimes, Do we let them go or do they continue to serve out their sentences? Jamelle Bouie of Theslate.com believes The war on weed was foolish and costly. If we can admit that, then we should also be able to admit that it's time to make amends to those who were most harmed by those laws." The numerous studies were done on the effects of marijuana on the person, and the community as a whole has opened the eyes of some nonbelievers to understand t |
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Number the Stars by Lois LowryDiscrimination is an act or a decision that treats a person or a group of people negatively for reasons such as their, race, age or disability. Discriminatory traditions, policies, ideas, practices, and laws exist in many countries and in every part of the world, even in ones where discrimination is generally looked down upon. One common type of discrimination that is witnessed mostly in some parts of the world is religious discrimination. Religious discrimination is known as treating a person or a religious group differently because what they do or do not believe. Religious discrimination is related to religious persecution, the most extreme forms of which would include instances in which people have been executed for beliefs. In Number of Stars by Lois Lowry, the book primarily focused on the strategic events of the Holocaust during World War 2 and the discrimination of the Jewish ethnic group done by Adolf Hitler. The author expressed her feelings and shared her experiences to her r |
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Advertising Campaign - StarbucksHave you ever had a beverage from Starbucks? Starbucks is one of the most popular coffeehouse chains in the world with locations in over 50 countries and hundreds of thousands of employees. The coffeehouse chain is known for offering various types of coffee beverages that are hot and cold. As a Starbuck's employee would say, "it's not just coffee, it's Starbucks." The first image grabs the attention of the reader by its bright red background. It's like approaching a stop sign; the bright red color automatically draws attention. The next visual on the advertisement is what seems to be a coffee cup. Instead of it just being a solid coffee cup, it is being shaped out of lots of words. Some words are small, some larger and bold. From the straw to the lid, down to the bottom of the cup is filled with a different word. Some of the words are in a different language and a few words that are in a different color. I think that the meaning of there being words in different langua |
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The Relativity of DevianceQ; What is deviance? Who is John Curra and why is he bringing up the topic on The Relativity of Deviance? Is deviance really abnormal behavior or a mental sickness? Or is that based on what society thinks? How can deviance vary by time period? A: In my opinion deviant behavior has nothing to do with having a mental sickness or having abnormal behavior at all, I think the population just thinks what our society thinks and agree to what other people say, maybe it's because of the fear of getting judged and looked down upon by our society. In sociology, deviance is described as an action or behavior that violates social norms, including a formally enacted rule; an example would be crime, as well as informal violations of social norms. In my opinion, I feel that the word deviance is just based on what society thinks is abnormal to them, just because it doesn't happen in their family or they don't see much of it, it doesn't make that person abnormal. But to this point, we have defined dev |
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Kazakh Culture and TraditionsKazakh people always used to respect highly their traditions and national values. They always impress other nations with their tolerance, with extraordinary and unique ornaments, with their patriotism and use of tradition. The one of the important parts of Kazakh culture is its national clothes. It is apparent that in the past Kazakhs wore national clothing in their everyday life, it was an inseparable part of their life. However, in comparison with the past the frequency of wearing Kazakh traditional clothes is decreased and its styles have changed completely. The Kazakh people could not follow the Kazakh culture and improve their textile industry because of the Russification process during the World War times, pressure from the Soviet Union, and impact of westernization that did not give any freedom or opportunity to develop Kazakh traditional fashion industry. Despite these negative effects on Kazakh culture, Kazakhs are improving their fashion and clothing at current days by h |
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Two Diseases Without a Cure: ALS and CTEImagine receiving an expiration date on your life... being told that you only have two more years to live knowing that your fate is set, and there is not any way to go back. That is what it is like to be diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). ALS, or more widely known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, slowly destroying the body's ability to complete simple motor functions. Eventually, a person who is diagnosed with ALS passes due to fatalities such as choking on their saliva and forgetting how to breath. A CTE is a progressive degenerative disease that affects the mind, causing many changes in the wiring of the brain. The damage CTE's cause ultimately completely alter one's everyday life. There is not a cure for either of these diseases. Although a person of any age, sex, and lifestyle can be diagnosed with these diseases, it is more comm |
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Tim Wise and Racial Issues: Q&A1. How does Tim Wise define whiteness and how does his definition differ from a strictly biological definition? Tim Wise defines whiteness more with an emphasis on exterior features. Whiteness focuses more on the color of one's skin, in this case, the light skin of a white man. With this skin color, some privileges characterize this it. In a sense, it is a community. Biologically speaking, whiteness is characterized a particular set of genes passed on to offspring that may give an individual the appearance of what society classifies as white. Whiteness is not seen as being part of some community in this aspect, but more of the makeup of one's genes. 2. Discuss privilege, oppression, and power regarding race. What are some other privileged identities in our society other than whiteness? Depending on an individual's race, which acts as categories for people to be grouped in, is characterized by certain qualities. |
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Gods and Money: Religion and the EconomyIn the ancient world, religion was a crucial component to the growth and maintenance of a healthy economy. The backbone of a strong economy is only strong when people treat one another with respect and dignity, not objectification or exploitation. Religion and religiosity gave people, especially those of the ancient world, a code to live by which was universal; irrespective of a person's socio-economic class, status, or cultural heritage. This code of respect translated to life outside of the temple; regard for another person meant respecting their labor and, therefore, their property. That's not to say, however, that there isn't healthy competition. Within the structure of an economy, competition assures that the wages earned by the worker and the prices paid by the consumer reflect a fair accounting of the labor behind a given product. Religion influences people to lead ultimately better lives. And leading a better life is a direct pathway to success; especially economic success. Rel |
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The Tempest and The Peony LanternDiscoveries can emerge through different means and offer new understandings of ourselves and the world. How is this perspective on discovery explored in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing? An individual's discovery may be manipulated by an over-powering figure but can lead to self-discovery, thus shaping future experiences and relationships. Shakespeare's 17th century The Tempest and The Peony Lantern, set in the 19th century, by Frances Watts, both address how a controlled discovery can shape future experiences and relationships – which are the means of discovery. These texts also offer new understandings of one's self and the way the characters view the world in a new perception. Within The Tempest, Prospero is the over-powering figure to Miranda. Miranda's discovery is carefully planned by Prospero. He deliberately conjured the storm to lure Ferdinand onto the island in order for Miranda and Ferdinand to meet and fall in love. Miranda calls him "a thing divine" as she has never seen something &quo |
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Causes and Effects of Dropping a Course.There are many reasons a freshman may drop out of one or more or their courses in the first semester of college. Ranging from poor grades to just having lost interest in the course, there are plenty of causes to dropping a class, even though it might not be the best option. Coming into a new city, trying to make new friends, and still make good grades is the everyday struggle of a freshmen college student. All of this hassle can not only lead to stress but also lead to academic struggles throughout the student's first semester. Many distractions such as these can cause a person to lose sight on what is really important in college: grades. Whether its partying or just plain laziness, sending an 18-year-old out on their own for the first time can expose many flaws of a modern-day teenager. Not being supervised is something new to us college freshmen and can lead to plummeting grades and eventually lead to dropping courses. Not only ma |
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Current Perceptions of Nuclear TechnologyThe meltdown of the fukishima daiichi Nuclear power plant in 2011 sent shockwaves around the world, and cast major doubts on the feasibility of the nuclear energy in our world today. Yet, as our fossil fuel reserves continue to deplete and our carbon can be a potential solution to the energy crisis we are set to face in the next half of the decade. However, as our world changes and new alternate energy is being developed, the risks of relying on nuclear energy and nuclear technology – the world development of nuclear weapons, which would surely threaten security in the world. Therefore, the pursuit of nuclear technology in today's society is far from desirable. The pursuit of nuclear technology can be important in meeting our energy needs due to the continuous depletion of our current energy resources, Today, fossil fuel is still the number one source of energy, accounting for most of our energy production which powers our economies and our homes. However, coal and oil are non-r |
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Economics and Export Commodities1. Export Capital for Production Abroad Traditionally I think since utilitarian's want an economic system that will bring the most happiness to society, I would think they would be in support of exporting raw materials for production abroad. They may reason that even though many will lose their jobs locally, even more people will benefit from the move. For example, the shareholders, CEO, and of course the people that are being employed abroad all benefit. Especially, when considering the declining marginal utility of money for American's in comparison with those employed abroad. (Shaw & Barry, 2010, p. 113) However, I have a problem with this conclusion. I think in many cases exporting raw materials for production abroad only to take advantage of cheap labor and lining the CEO and shareholders pockets is very short sighted. I think US corporations have a moral obligation to take of their employees and community (especially when American's are usually the biggest consumer of the final product), an |
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An Online Class Vs. a Traditional ClassWith the global economical crisis, the job market has become much more competitive in the last years. Some companies have closed its doors leaving behind jobless individuals while other companies cut back on labors to stay in business. The level of competition for good paying jobs has made the job market extremely competitive. As a result, obtaining a degree has become a must to stay in the competition. More and more people are returning to school than ever before. Many people are choosing to obtain a degree online while others choose to attend to a traditional class environment. We all learn at different rates with different routines, but which is better? As distance learning gets more popular, we become further curious about how they differ in class settings. Education has become one of the fastest growing businesses around the globe. Nowadays with the advancement in technology we can obtain degrees from schools anywhere in the world from the comfort of our homes. This is so-called distance learning, or online class; consists of taking |
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Learning from FailureI was never a natural born leader. High school offered the ideal platform to start building on leadership skills. You weren't expected to be totally perfect, but you still had the potential to impact lives. The first time around was easy. The opportunity to get involved with community service was handed to me. A family friend had just been elected onto the city council, and he was more than willing to act the role of a sponsor and assist in getting a non-profit group going. With a group of equally determined peers, we founded -----------. Our goal was to offer free one-on-one math tutoring for underprivileged elementary students living in ---------. All seemed well as we set off full steam ahead. It was defining and memorable; I made so many friends through the volunteer network and formed bonds with all of the students I interacted with. However, unforeseeable events happened, and I ended up abruptly resigning from my leadership position. The story runs deeper, but as it turned out |
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Nationalism and the Mexican RevolutionThe Mexican revolution exploded in 1910. Growing tensions over Porfirio Díaz' dictatorship had been building up from all sides of society. Leaders from different backgrounds such as Francisco I. Madero, Francisco 'Pancho' Villa and Venustiano Carranza came together with the common goal of overthrowing those in power, but with conflicting interests at heart. The years to follow are characterised by considerable violence and utter chaos. The revolution did lead to many drastic social, political and economic changes in Mexico, but not always necessarily for the better. The revolution was driven by the need for a better way of life for Mexico's people which lead to an unstoppable nationalistic frenzy. This essay will explain the different ways in which nationalism was most clearly present during the Mexican revolution with the help of 'The Mexico Reader', a collection of perspectives from politicians, to poets, to peasants. A fierce patriotism sprung up during the Mexican r |
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Genetic Engineering: Issue or Solution?Over the years, development in scientific research has increased tremendously. Genetic engineering is also known as genetic modification. These modifications are direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology (Boundless). Many of these discoveries have raised global ethical issues. Genetic engineering in humans is one of those ethical issues have scientists and opposing parties debating whether it is ethically right or wrong. I will argue that genetic modification should be pursued and is ethically right to some extent. This issue is relevant due to the fact scientist will try anything to cure diseases and allow society to live a better life. The ethical issue arises as genetic engineering could be used in the wrong way, such as using it to get specific traits for children. On the other side, genetic modification has valuable factors that could be used to cure diseases, drug delivery throughout the body and eliminate future illnesses in unborn children. To prove that |
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Origins of Gamma Ray BurstsThe Origin of Long Gamma Ray Bursts Gamma ray bursts are the most intense and powerful energy sources in the universe. While they are typically short in duration they outshine any object in the known universe. The gamma ray bursts are divided into two different categories: long and short. These are the two categories that will be discussed in this paper despite some evidence that there is a potential third category, ultra-long gamma ray bursts. The two different categories of gamma ray bursts are produced by two very different processes, which are supernova explosions of massive stars and kilonova explosions of neutron stars that collide. The study of gamma ray bursts has only just started and has been comprehensively covered for the last 11 years by the observatories Swift and Fermi. The observation of these platforms will show that long gamma ray bursts originate from the collapse of massive stars that reside in active star-making regions. Gamma Ray Burst Gamma ray burst (GRBs) ar |
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Being African American - Imaginative NarrativeThe perfect candidate that I chose for imagining myself in his shoes is my elementary school classmate named Adam. This man is an African American, who shared common interests with me like playing video games and combining our silly sense of humor we made good friends with each other. I met up with Adam on a Saturday, on November 7th. We met up at a burger restaurant, and we talked about his background story that involves with his upbringing, daily life, schooling, and daily life in general. What if I was born black like my friend Adam? If I had not been born Asian, what would the process of growing up as an African-American be like? In fact, I think my life would be very interesting because I was never fond of having strict Asian parents who do not allow me to have fun at all. My black neighborhood would be friendly and cooperative. Even though we are not the wealthiest neighborhood in the world, we work together to solve our problems and enjoy ourselves during the process. Families |
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