The NBA of the 70’s greatly differs from what our expectations of today’s league‚ especially when evaluating the background in which the players came from. Recent statistics show that more than 90% of 70’s NBA players came from urban areas‚ but when compared to today’s league only about 34% of black players come from families in financial situations (Keating). The question that needs to be asked when observing these statistics is what happened to the league or basketball in general that subsequently
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MEDIA IN THE 1960’s The role and effect of advertising and propaganda in the 1960’s: ‘Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience (viewers‚ readers or listeners) to take some action with respect to products‚ ideas‚ or services…and generate awareness quickly.’ Advertising is a main element of the marketing community and consists of various types such as display‚ public service‚ digital‚ physical‚ and media advertising. ‘Propaganda is a form of communication that
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Working Title The thunderbird was the lamborghini of its time. Thunderbirds were big and successful and were very popular in the 60’s. They also‚ the thunderbirds were known as a good mixed car but also a big fast sports car. The Thunderbirds were a huge car in the 60’s‚ because they weren’t just a nice car‚ it also wasn’t a very expensive car to purchase. In addition it was also a way for other car companies to want to build their cars‚ and set the trend for other companies. The 4th generation
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Movies in the 1930 ’s Gangster films and musicals came from Broadway in the 1930 ’s. These two new genres symbolized the impression that Hollywood had on national culture during the great depression. Some musicals like gold diggers were not just made to be enjoyed but intended to go against the economic depression. It did just that by showing the spirit of optimism and cooperation. Gangster film such as "Public Enemies"(1931) and "Scar face"(1932) dramatized violence. Violence in those films were
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Rock of the 80’s I’m in love with music. Everything about music is an attraction in my eyes or from my point of view. The emotional effect it has on the human mind is astonishing. For me personally‚ music has been the backbone to my very existence. The rhythms‚ harmonies‚ and melodies create such an authentic sound. Of all the music I’ve ever heard‚ there was one genre that caught my attention. The music was Rock N’ Roll. And not just any old Rock N’ Roll‚ but rock from the 80’s. On January
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The 1930’s Food! The 1930’s cuisine was very simple and extremely rationed. The people in the 30’s just didn’t have the money to afford for themselves and kids all the time. The food was mostly given to men and children in soup/ bread lines for those who couldn’t afford food. The food was simple and inexpensive; the goal was to produce a lot of food with as little ingredients as possible. I’m sure the bread was bland and the chowders and soups were plain but it’s what the people of this struggling
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The 1930’s was a really hard time for many people; it was considered the Great Depression. But for radio it was the Golden Age. The radio was a great diversion from the terrible economy. Not only was radio a great source of entertainment‚ but it also provided relief from the depression and connected the home front with the war. There were many different “shows” broadcasted on the radio‚ there was a vast category of genres‚ such as drama (soap operas)‚ action/adventure‚ and comedies. It wasn’t just
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Assignment 2 Limitations of the S-Curve 1. Companies use the technology S-curve analysis as a tool in planning a technology strategy for the organization. It has been observed that technology develops in an S-curve pattern. In the beginning progress for any new technology is slow. As an expertise in the technology builds up‚ progress moves at a rapid pace. After a while‚ however‚ the technology matures and progress slows (Shane‚ 2009). S-curve analysis is not only used to plot the development
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sparkling cleaning campaigns Cleaning inspections and correct minor problems Clean even the places most people do not notice Typical Activities Location Action by 4. Seiketsu - Standardization Visual management and 5-S standardization: 4. Seiketsu - Standardization Visual management and 5-S standardization Transparency ( e.g. glass covers for see-through) Inspection “OK” marks or labels Danger zones marked on meters and switches ‘Danger’ warning signs and marks Fire extinguisher and ‘Exit’ signs Directional
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In the 1920’s blue’s classic Ain’t no tellin’‚ blues artist Mississippi John Hurt displays his situation detailing what maybe perhaps his life on the road as a blues artist travelling and performing at different venues throughout a few parts of the country. In attempts to decipher the lyrics‚ I imagined myself in the 1920’s going through rough times perhaps even being slaved but then gaining an opportunity to travel on the road and perform. Personally because I would feel ever so wanderlust and
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