of each are the results of the collision of traditionally African rhythms and musical techniques with European classical and popular music genre. Each are adored American styles of music. Miles Davis “So What” and Robert Johnson’s “Cross Roads Blues” have some similarities and some differences. Miles Davis “So What” is Modal Jazz‚ used whole band tenor Saxophone‚ Alto Saxophone‚ Piano‚ Drums‚ trumpet‚ bass‚ and emphasis on melody and rhythms whereas Robert Johnson’s
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"In Gun Control Debate‚ Logic Goes out the Window" by Richard J. Davis The claim of this essay is that in the debates of gun control logic has lost out in the past and is currently losing out. This article describes the difficulties and rationale of both sides of the gun control debate. The author talks about how a proposal in 1978 would have manufacturers‚ wholesalers‚ and send purchase reports to the Bureau of Alcohol‚ Tobacco‚ Firearms‚ and Explosives. The idea was that creating such a database
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Assignment #1 Case Study: Davis v. The Board of County Commissioners of Doña Ana County Joseph Boltersdorf Dr. Patricia Drain Business Employment Law January 24‚ 2011 1. What was the legal issue in this case? In the opinion of Judge Richard C. Bosson‚ the legal issue in this case was to‚ “…decide whether an employer owes prospective employers and foreseeable third persons a duty of reasonable care not to misrepresent material facts in the course of making an employment recommendation
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As quoted by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience‚ but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” The 1985 play by Jack Davis No Sugar and the 2011 movie directed by Tate Taylor The Help employ stage techniques and narrative techniques respectively to reflect the stance of Martin Luther King Jr. in the development of characters and themes‚ expressing the constant battle faced by People of Colour in the
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November 17‚ 2012 Essay II‚ Word Count: 2268 An Artistic Story of New York in 1932 The purpose of this essay is to discuss the ways Stuart Davis uses the elements of art and principals of design in his painting‚ New York Mural‚ 1932. In the beginning of this essay‚ there is a description of Davis’ biological information and what was happening in New York during the years preceding the painting. It will discuss three elements of art to include: line‚ shape and color. The principals of design
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Paul Dempster was born on December 28‚ 1908 to Amasa and Mary Dempster. He was suspected to be premature by about 80 days‚ but that was an estimate made by Dr. McCausland. Paul was described as "Red‚ of course‚ as all babies are red. But he was wrinkled like a tiny old man‚ and his head and back and much of his face was covered with weedy long black hair"(page 13)‚ and "his cry was like the mew of a kitten"(page13). Dunny’s mother was pleased with the progress he was making‚ "I think little Paul
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The stage drama No Sugar‚ by Jack Davis explores the bad treatment of minority groups and their responses to this treatment. The performance set in the 1930’s presents the Milimurra family who are the minority group fighting against the injustices inflicted on them by white authorities. No Sugar provides a voice for the aboriginal people‚ confronts European Australians with the past‚ restores Aboriginal culture and pride and explored the value of equality. All these ideas are used as a way to convey
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Davis’s play is both a condemnation of white rule and a celebration of Aboriginal survival. Disscuss. P1. ( condemnation/criticism of white rule)Neal and Neville – both based on real figures which creates a sense of realism making no sugar a highly political social realist drama. They are condemned when rumours of Neal’s abuse are confirmed when he leers at mary and when he whips her. Both symbolise abuse of power( use their power to bend people to their will) handkerchiefs‚ rations (nevillle)
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Describe at least one idea that was worth learning about in the texts. Explain why that idea was worth learning about in the texts as a whole . In the texts Ka kite bro by Willie Davis and The woman next door by Joy Cowely and important idea was discrimination. This idea was worth learning about because it showed me how discrimination changes and effects people’s lives‚ also it showed me how the clashing of cultures and a lack of understanding can lead to discrimination. In the text Ka kite bro
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beliefs of today’s Australian Youth Culture. "Blackrock" explores the strength of mateship‚ the importance of image and the dangers of peer pressure‚ parties and underage drinking. The second play is the popular "Blurred" by the playwright Stephen Davis; which offers a comedic and clever representation of perhaps the most famous Australian youth orientated rite of passage‚ "Schoolies". Both of these plays portray representations of the highest calibre of Australian youth culture. Both initially play
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