4’33”‚ a brief introduction to John Cage’s life is mandatory. Born in 1912‚ it can be deduced that most of Cage’s creative thoughts originated from his father‚ who invented the submarine that held the world’s record of staying underneath water (Nicholls 4). At a young age‚ Cage learned piano from his aunt who exposed him to music of the 19th Century and laid his foundation in music theory (Haskins 19-20). Despite being a top student‚ Cage dropped out of college after realizing that the education system
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The AK-47 The AK-47 is not just simply another gun‚ it is much‚ much more. It is an ongoing legacy of one mans innovation to the small arms market and a national symbol. In a time of changing warfare‚ a weapon was needed to work efficiently at and within a range of 300 meters. This weapon needed the accuracy and control of the longer barreled rifles but also the power and automatic fire of a sub machine gun. This lead to a hybrid being created‚ in the form of the assault rifle (Poyer‚ Joe 2004)
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1 The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman A predilection for the high drama of war stories and an appreciation for history as narrative led me explore Barbara W. Tuchman’s The Guns of August ‚ a dramatic‚ comprehensive and painstakingly detailed account of the beginnings of World War One. Having read her history of fourteenth century Europe‚ A Distant Mirror‚ I was eager to see how she would apply her style of taking important individuals of the period and showing how events unfolded through
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used in our everyday vocabulary. In Cage’s piece‚ he does an excellent job of proving that silence does not exist. When listening to his piece‚ 4’33” I felt somewhat uncomfortable. Even though we learned about the piece before listening to it‚ I was still expecting music. I like the quote you included. We are taught to not appreciate silence or the idea of silence. John Cage presented many ideas that challenge what society tell us to believe. I really appreciated the piece 4’33” and Cage’s other
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P.U. 173/66 COMPANIES REGULATIONS‚ 1966 SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 3) [pic] FORM 49. Return Giving Particulars In Register Of Directors‚ Managers And Secretaries And Changes Of Particulars. FORM 49 Companies Act‚ 1965 (Section 141(6) ) Company No. | | | RETURN GIVING PARTICULARS IN REGISTER OF DIRECTORS‚ MANAGERS AND SECRETARIES AND CHANGES OF PARTICULARS .......................... (NAME OF COMPANY) DIRECTORS* |Full Name § |National
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In the short story‚ “August Heat‚” W. F. Harvey uses imagery‚ point of view‚ and structure to build intensity‚ and to show how humans cannot control nature. The first person point of view shows how James’s attitude changes over the course of the story. At the beginning‚ James states‚ “I am forty years old‚ in perfect health‚ never having known a day’s illness.” Later in the story‚ James had a‚ “sudden impulse‚” to enter the monumental maker yard. James just deciding to enter the yard brings attention
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The question‚ “Are we the dumbest generation?” has been asked by many and we all have different point of view on it. There’s no wrong or right answer when it comes to it‚ but I‚ for one think that we are not the dumbest generation. Because technology has upgraded since it has been introduced to us all and technology has affected us in marvelous ways. Bauerlein stated‚ “The advantages of twenty-first century teen life keep expanding‚ the eighties and nineties economy and the digital revolution providing
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The question‚ “Are we the dumbest generation?” has been asked by many and we all have different point of view on it. There’s no wrong or right answer when it comes to it‚ but I‚ for one think that we are not the dumbest generation. Because technology has upgraded since it has been introduced to us all and technology has affected us in marvelous ways. Bauerlein stated‚ “The advantages of twenty-first century teen life keep expanding‚ the eighties and nineties economy and the digital revolution providing
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Unit 49 - Dementia I have been working for a while in the Nursing Home and I have met patients with different situations. We have been dealing with more Nursing residents but getting to know with Dementia patients is very interesting. I have met Mrs. E which had been discharged from the hospital. She couldn’t communicate properly on what she wants‚ even her family are having a problem to recognize the things she liked and wants. It was a challenge for us to help her in her daily personal hygiene
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The 47 Ronin Breaching the perimeter of the Edo Castle with a full armament and a flawless plan‚ the 47 ronin sought vengeance and honor. Seeking remittance in bloodshed‚ the 47 ronin remained loyal to Asano Takuminokami and avenged his death by killing their enemy‚ Lord Kira Kozukenosuke. The actions leading to this vendetta initiated during the receiving of the imperial delegation within the Edo Castle. When Kira continually discredits Asano’s efforts to prepare the Castle for the delegation
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