... About 2,000 Words First Serial Rights JELLY FISH by ________________________ This surfing lesson—Brinkley’s birthday gift to himself—was not panning out to be the vital toughener-upper, the crucial step-up-to-manhood, the fateful proof-in-the-pudding that Brinkley had imagined. Shivering in his rented wetsuit in the wave zone off Ocean Beach on the edge of fog-frosted San Francisco, Brinkley Minton, 37 last Tuesday, sat bobbing astraddle a borrowed surfboard in water cold enough to slam his skull with sherbet headaches and drive his testicles up into his lungs. It didn’t help that he’d been saddled with the build of a peasant stevedore paired with the face of a palace fop. It had never helped. CAUTION, said the signs posted in the lot where he’d parked, PEOPLE WADING AND SWIMMING HERE HAVE DROWNED. His instructor, Erika, guessably mid-forties, had been shouting encouragement of diminishing cheer at him over the arctic bite of the wind. Brawny in her wetsuit, she pointed out to sea at a looming bump of water. “Look! An easy one,” she bellowed, her frizzy black curls sopped down to a scrawny ponytail. “Ride it with me!” Stiff-jawed to curb the chattering of his teeth, Brinkley shook his head and sensed himself being jeered at by the surf mob jockeying for waves on either side of him in the crowded Saturday-afternoon lineup. “Well, I’m taking it,” said Erika in a holler, her gaze fixed on the swell. “So ______________—2—Jelly Fish remember, you get snagged by a...
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...Clothing Evolution / Lecture 7 BAROQUE AND ROCOCO COSTUMES (1600 to 1700 A.D.) During the 17th century, when Europe was in a series of social and political upheavals, a new art style developed and flourished. Baroque style: 1. 2. 3. During the 18th century, when Louis XIV was too young to reign over France, the nation entered the Regency period and a new art style supplanted the baroque style. Rococo style: 1. 2. The ___________________________ was considered as the symbol of the glory and the majesty of King Louis XIV’s reign and served to display fashionable clothing during the period. Sources of costume information: Artworks Fashion plates with written descriptions Literature Surviving costumes Fabrics: Finely woven linen and wool Satin, brocade and damask Lace Cotton ! 1 Clothing Evolution / Lecture 7 Baroque (17th Century) Costume components for men Major elements of costume: shirt, doublet, jacket, trunk hose or knee-length breeches Shirt – cut very full, made of white linen and had a flat collar (called a falling band) Doublet – worn over the shirt and laced to the breeches, usually with a skirt-like extension reaching to the hip Breeches – cut full throughout or cut more closely and tapering gradually to the knee; lower edges may be decorated with ribbons and lace Capes and cloaks – often had wide collars Balagny – circular capes, hung over one shoulder, secured with a cord that passed through the wide collar Cassocks or Casaques – coats with...
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...committed humanitarian organization that provides an ecologically sustainable answer to global hunger and malnutrition. The sad reality is that Monsanto is a wolf in sheep's clothing, and perhaps one of the most unethical corporate giants in the world today. In this essay, I will argue that Monsanto is on a power trip, and that they have a hidden agenda that has nothing to do with compassion, ecology or human hunger, and everything to do with greed. In the following paragraphs, I will provide a brief history of Monsanto. Then I will examine some of the promises made in their marketing propaganda, and provide evidence that these promises are little more than blatant lies.Monsanto is an agricultural biotech corporate giant that genetically modifies animals and crop seeds. On their website, they come across a deeply committed humanitarian organization that provides an ecologically sustainable answer to global hunger and malnutrition. The sad reality is that Monsanto is a wolf in sheep's clothing, and perhaps one of the most unethical corporate giants in the world today. In this essay, I will argue that Monsanto is on a power trip, and that they have a hidden agenda that has nothing to do with compassion, ecology or human hunger, and everything to do with greed. In the following paragraphs, I will provide a brief history of Monsanto. Then I will examine some of the promises made in their marketing propaganda, and provide evidence that these promises are little more than blatant lies.Monsanto...
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...Philiposhpy of Clothing Throughout history clothing and fashion has been present in people’s lives. Some people wear clothing for appearance or necessity as a result clothing has been either a need or a want. Events that have occurred in history over time have helped shape fashion and the way people cover up their bodies. People wear clothing for many different reasons. Whether people dress to impress, dress because nudity is wrong or whether people dress for practical reasons; the question still remains, why do people wear clothing? Clothing provides a sense of protection, confidence and attractiveness, dress remains to be one of the most powerful ways for self expression. The definition of clothing is coverings and garments intended to be worn on the human body. The way clothing first came about is still uncertain. Anthropologists give estimates that range between 100,000 to 500,000 years ago. The first pieces of clothing were made from natural elements such as; animal skin furs and leathers. About 30,000 years ago clothing was draped or tied; a simple needle made of animal bone was used to sew leather or fur garments. The clothing individuals wore in the past possessed the ability to fascinate others. People choose to wear clothing for various reasons. These reasons include; for protection, identification, religious reason, superstition, sexual attraction and for decoration of the body. People wear clothing to protect themselves from numerous weather conditions...
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...It was all about materialism, which showed sign of wealth during this era. People would flaunt their wealth buy wearing designer clothing, such as Chanel, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren. Women felt like they could have a choice of what they wanted to wear than they had decades before, they felt more independent with their clothing choices. Shoulder pads became very popular during this time period, many women would not leave the house without being in a suit. “This was influenced by several movements including media influence on 1980s fashion through the popularity of TV dramas like 'Dynasty' and 'Dallas'. Costume dramas brought fashion into real everyday eighties life.”. Many fashion icons rose during this time such as Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. Women during this time felt like they could be anything. “Power dressing, New Romantics, stretch dressing and sportswear all lent a significant feeling that a woman could be anybody she chose to be.” . The eighties...
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...appropriately attired for her diverse social obligations. The wealthy engaged in such social rituals because they understood that their participation was pertinent to maintaining good social standing. In addition, the King’s had established a household in Paris, which was also used as a starting point for their extended travels within Europe. This gave Ella access to a wide variety of couture and custom-made sportswear, which was fashionable during the Gilded Age. The houses of Worth, Doucet, Paquin, Redfern, Felix, Rouff and E. Raudnitz were some of the famous couturiers of the time that dresses Ella. Clothing expenditures at all social levels are driven by the need for a respectable appearance rather than by the more basic need of protection. Gilded Age fashion is often used as a prime example of ‘conspicuous consumption’ because the women of the leisure class wore elaborate clothing in the latest mode to showcase their status and reflect the pecuniary strength of their husbands or families. The impracticality and fragility of many fashionable outfits implied that the wearer had unlimited financial resources to spend on...
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...the 1900’s to the 1920’s, women’s clothing changed. For the first time, women’s skirts came above the ankle (Fashion Forward). Less fabric was used than in previous centuries. Dresses gradually showed less of a woman’s bust and began to become a straight line (Fashion Forward). Trail, busts, corsets, and hoop skirts were removed from fashion and each year skirts became shorter (Fashion Forward). Women began to experiment with bold prints and colors as time went on (Fashion Forward). Makeup was not worn during this time. Hair was often worn in hats or in styles like Gibson’s Girl and buns (Adventures of the Reluctant Housewife: Popular Hairstyles of the 20th Century)....
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...OUTLINE WORKSHEET INTRODUCTION ATTENTION GETTER: Somewhere, someone in this room is more than likely wearing a piece of clothing or accessory that has been produced in a human sweatshop. A Sweatshop is an unfit working environment considered to be too dangerous and difficult to work in. Their widespread outbreak happened in the mid 1800’s where clothing could be produced faster and inexpensive without regulations from overseers’. PURPOSE: (relate topic to this audience and establish credibility): The purpose of this topic is to inform the audience about the history of the sweatshops, companies impacted because of allegations, and what improvements and changes have been made to end sweatshops in the U.S. and especially in 3rd world countries. THESIS STATEMENT: (Same sentence from above): Human sweatshops once housed some of the top U.S. clothing manufactures from the around the country; today were going to dive deep in understanding the birth of sweatshops, which companies were impacted because of the crisis, and the changes are being implemented to assist the situation. BODY (USE ONLY COMPLETE SENTENCES I. MAIN POINT (state as a single declarative sentence): The history of Human Sweatshops dates back into the mid 1800’s incorporating the introduction & criticism to follow in the later years (1900s) because of rising issues. A. SUBPOINT: The definition of a human sweatshop is mixed all around, but all together have similar connections...
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...American Revolutionary History December 15, 2015 Jefferson's and Hamilton's Vision of America After the American Revolution, the politicians in the country began to discuss ways in which the country should handle business so as to make America financially stable. Many politicians, such as Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, had opposing views on how the country should achieve this result. One opinion was to increase farming but to maintain export relationships with Europe for the manufacture of goods. Another opinion was to increase farming, but to also decrease export of goods with Europe and to diversify the workforce within America to produce the goods that were previously imported from Europe. Document 1, Notes on the State of Virginia, was written by Thomas Jefferson in the 1780s as a way to introduce American commodities to the European population as a valid source of trade of goods. Prior to the American Revolution, clothing in America was imported from Europe. During the Revolutionary War period, Americans were required to make clothing from their own resources as clothing from Europe was not available. European clothing was made from materials such as linen and silk, but these materials were not available in America. Americas used materials such as cotton and wool to make their clothing (Baumgartner, 2014). According to Jefferson, clothing made from cotton was comparable to the quality of clothing that was made in Europe but the clothing made from wool was...
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...Yup'ik Yurapiaq and the Quyana (Thank You) Song In the National Museum of American Indians, were many pieces of art ranging from ancient pieces to the more modern contemporary pieces that stored a lot of history within them. The Native art is not only expressed through paintings but also through sculptures, clothing, materials used by American Indians during a special time period or tribe, and objects that were left by Native tribes. One of these art pieces that stood out to me was the clothing worn by the Yup'ik tribe during a ceremonial dance in order to honor their ancestors. The Yup'ik tribe originate from Southwestern Alaska and are known as Eskimos. The piece of clothing worn during these ceremonial dances is made using several kinds...
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... Period 5 Introduction Hook Unlike the vibrant colors of the Korean “Hanbok”, or the exotic intricate designs of the Indian “Saris”, Vietnamese women who wear “Ao Dai”, flaunts a simple yet elegant beauty in everyday life. Context Thesis Statement The “Ao Dai” is a Vietnamese traditional costume, commonly worn by women. Influenced by a combination Western and Eastern elements of fashion , consisting of a silky cascading gown with trousers, Ao Dai has become the icon of Vietnamese feminine beauty. The ao dai has its way to differentiate its own effortless yet unique style, modified throughout three hundred years of history making it suitable for its environment, yet still remains popular and influential in the modern day Vietnamese culture, gradually growing its way out of borders. Today, due to its timelessness, the ao dai remained the national dress for both Vietnamese women and men. Body Paragraph #1 Topic Sentence “Ao Dai” literally meaning “Long Dress”, is a pure, demure, and yet provocative outfit that suits all ages. Evidence Analysis Ao Dai has become the most preferred dress on an everyday wear and during formal events for Vietnamese women. Transition Ao Dai is a two piece attire, thorough length, worn over silky trousers. It is split by a front and back panel, making it convenient for movement...
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...of children’s merchandise. They sell clothing and accessories for newborns to 10 year olds. The company is not just a retail store, they also design, contract to manufacture high quality merchandise under the brand name “The Children’s Place.” The first Children's Place store was opened by two 1965 graduates of Harvard Business School, David Pulver and Clinton Clark.[1] The Children’s Place is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ exchange since 1997 and the headquarters are located in Secaucus, New Jersey. They currently employ about 5,000 full time employees. This company is a vertical retailer and their website is WWW.ChildrensPlace.com. According to GlobeNewsWire.com, The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children's specialty apparel retailer in North America.” [2] This company owns many brands and licenses but the three main brands they own or have owned are their own brand of “The Children’s Place” clothing and accessories, Disney Stores through Hoop Holdings, and licensed graphic t-shirts. The first company brand is their self named brand, “The Children’s Place.” This is their most well known brand because it is what they sell in their stores. They have lines ranging from newborns to 10 year olds. They sell everything from clothing to accessories including shoes. They have design teams who design seasonal clothing for each age group. They have lines for both girls and boys. Their logo on their website for this clothing line is, “Big Fashion, Little Prices.”[3]...
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...ancestor that held an actual function or symbolism which over time has been recreated into a piece of clothing that is nothing more than a mainstream aesthetic apparel. High-waisted shorts were reintroduced in 2011, and oddly have been embraced by young women all across the nation, despite the previous norm of low-rise denim. Levi brand jeans first manufactured this unique style of short apparel in the early 1940s for women who were working in the fields while the men in their families were at war (Alvaranga 1). The high waist was designed to cover a woman’s midriff while still providing the comfort of wearing shorts in the heat. This functional garment carried into the 1950s as a fashion trend. Now, over 70 years after their inception, high-waisted shorts are designed in a variety of fabrics and styles for all occasions. A more controversial example of re-appropriation in today’s fashion is the use of “tribal” designs. Native Americans are known for their use of feathers, beading, and geometric patterns in their attire. This was first re-appropriated during the hippie movement of the 1960s. Hippies wore clothing from Native traditions as an expression of a generation free from societal restriction (Maggie 1). Also including East Asian traditions as a form of counter culture. In recent years, Native American culture has been commoditized in the form of accessories and clothing with traditional Native American symbols as well as the mass production of moccasins. This type of...
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..."Who were the Native Americans?" Task: You and three partners will choose a Native American tribe. You will research your tribe and write the answers to the questions below. You will place your research findings into a brochure for your "tribe". 1. You will use your text book, library and Internet resources to locate information about your tribe. 2. How did this Native American Tribe have an impact or influence on the history of America? Your job is to locate the information to answer the questions. 3. Now it's your turn to be the teacher! Using the information you have collected, create and present to your classmates a brochure which includes the following information: Each project should contain the following information on your selected...
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...percentage of the India population, with even a smaller percentage of Jains and Buddhists (Indian Culture, 2016). In contrast, just about every religion known is practiced in the United States of America. Around 83 percent of Americans are identified as Christians according to the ABC poll, unlike the small percentage of Christians in India. Judaism is the second most religions identification and only .6 percent responding to being Muslim. India is almost opposite in comparison with religion in America (American Culture, 2016). Traditional clothing for men in India is the dhoti. It is an unstitched piece of cloth they tie around their waist and legs. Men also wear a kurta, which is a shirt that is loose and worn about knee-length. And for special occasions the men will wear a sherwani. This is a long coat which is buttoned to the collar and to the knees. The women wear colorful silk saris (Indian Culture, 2016). In contrast American’s clothing varies by region, social status, climate and occupation. Some...
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