...Ali Tashpulatov East Asian Studies Professor Tom Havens 3/5/2015 Which character in Tanizaki’s Naomi (1924), the husband Joji or the wife Naomi, seems more considerate of the other’s feelings? Tanizaki’s Naomi describes in intricate detail the relationship between man and wife in early 20th century Japan, but the relationship described is far from the conventional ideas of the time. Although it the novel might be perceived as a story of gender empowerment, in reality it is more of a description of a post-marriage gender role reversal. Moreover, the novel documents the paradigm shift from a relationship of a father and child to the relationship of husband and wife, and although peculiar this relationship is an ubiquitous phenomenon. The novel is comparable not only to the somewhat analogical story of Lolita, but also to many other works such as Pygmalion or even The Great Gatsby. Naomi follows the progression of Joji and Naomi’s relationship, narrated entirely by Joji; Although Joji remains the narrator, he eventually loses the role of the protagonist to his spouse. Throughout the novel, Joji’s feelings and consideration of Naomi’s feelings have no limit, but Naomi never shows or speaks of her care towards Joji’s feelings or even well being. The first example of such inequality is the housing arrangement that the two adopt. Having moved into their first “ever so Western” (Tanizaki 1924: 9-10) home the two reside in separate rooms, and when Naomi’s bedding...
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...randomly at time, without any rationality. I was very intrigued by the idea of bubbles, how a good can become the leading product in the market that everybody wants with such high demand then suddenly it falls because everybody starts selling. This type of activity in the market can easily cause a collapse in the economy especially if it is dominating the public (everybody is trading in it). The Tulip bubble also known as Tulip-mania was the most interesting to me, because of the price it got to. At the peak of tulip mania, in March 1637, some single tulip bulbs sold for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman this equates to the price of mansions and fine art in modern times. I was never clear to me why this would happen, if you think about it now, if I saw that this was going on then I would grow my own tulips because it was worth so much money. Eventually that's what everyone did until the most expensive tulip in the world failed to sell. this caused everyone to lower their prices because their was over production which then lead to the collapse of the tulip industry and ultimately the collapse of the Dutch economy. The wealthiest of the wealthy became the poorest of the poor, people that were lucky were the ones that managed to sell before the crash. A modern example of a bubble I believe would be the real estate market. It is believed that the main cause of the 2007 crash is the Real Estate market and that is why people borrowed so much money that...
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...The Commercial Revolution “The Moneylender and His Wife,” Quentin Metsys (1514) AP European History J.F. Walters (2010) 1 Commercial Revolution: Essential Questions 1. How did developments in the late Middle Ages impact the Commercial Revolution? 2. What contribution did Luca Pacioli make to the Commercial Revolution? 3. What was the nature of banking in the Commercial Revolution? 4. What was a joint-stock company? 5. What was the Domestic System” in England? 6. What was the Price Revolution and what were its results? 7. What were the principles of mercantilism and what impact did it have on economics and politics? 8. In what ways did the Commercial Revolution sow the seeds of capitalism? 9. What was “Tulip Mania” in the Netherlands? AP European History • The Commercial Revolution • J.F. Walters & G.W.Whitton 2 The Commercial Revolution Journal 12/A: What important economic changes in the early modern centuries does the term “Commercial Revolution” signify? ––Palmer Chapter 12 • pp. 106-114–– Directions; Using sentences or detailed bulleted notes, identify & explain the evidence Palmer uses to support the thesis listed above. AP European History • The Commercial Revolution • J.F. Walters & G.W.Whitton 3 Background to the Commercial Revolution • Commercial Revolution basics ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ • change from a town-centered (medieval manorial) to a nation-centered (early modern European) economic system in spite of name, the...
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...The Dot-Com Crash of 2000 Case Study 1. What is the intended role of each of the institutions and intermediaries discussed in the case for the effective functioning of capital markets? The intended role of each of the institutions and intermediaries are shown in Exhibit 10, with the idea that the overall structure and individual roles are working as a whole to facilitate the capital flow from the investors to the companies. 2. Are their incentives aligned properly with their intended role? Whose incentives are most misaligned? No. As indicated in Exhibit 10, the overall structure and individual roles are working as a whole to facilitate the capital flow from the investors to the companies. If we need to have this market operation in a "clean" way, the incentives of the intermediaries should not be directly related to the short term gains from this capital flow. However, in real life, that is not the case. The one intermediary whose incentives are most misaligned can be the money managers. Though it is true sometimes they are under pressure from "greedy" investors, it can be true that, in most of the cases, they are the one who build up the bubble (willingly or unwillingly), due to the fact that, the incentives they received are directly from their short term (e.g. quarter or annual) performance, against the market benchmark or other money managers. 3. Who, if anyone, was primarily responsible for the Internet stock bubble? My view is that, economic bubbles are part of...
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...knock on effects in many other countries. • The response of many remaining banks: severely tighten lending. This led to economic slowdown, increasing unemployment, and hence the term GFC. Do these events involve socially irresponsible behaviour? • My view is that, to some extent, YES. • Why? • Because not all ‘players’ have equal access to, or equal understanding of, relevant information. • In economics we call this problem ‘asymmetric information’. • Asymmetric information can promote socially irresponsible behaviour, and hence individual and social harm. • The existence of asymmetric information is as old as commerce itself. For example, what does the following data refer to? 1 Semper Augustus Prices paid for tulip bulbs in 17th century Holland. • Flowers appear in May/June. • Bulbs were bought/sold at flowering (initially) by enthusiasts, later by the general public. • Bulbs lifted after flowering (June/July) and kept dry indoors for re-planting in September. • Sellers promised to deliver bulbs when lifted to buyer, who promised to pay the agreed price on delivery. • Honour/trust (social capital) very important here. • With rapidly escalating prices, speculation via a futures market quickly developed. • Market collapsed on 7th February...
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...the middle, because it does not look good there instead it should be on the top left corner of the page. Another thing that should be changed is the employee login. By having the selection there it makes it look really unprofessional and should be changed to be located on the navigational bar with the other selections. The reservation box located on top left corner will have to be moved towards the right side of the page the color for the box will have to be different. The actual color does not look good with the blue background, so it will have to be changed to light blue and the letters in black wish is a relaxing color, because the people that are looking for this web page is looking for a place to relax and have a nice and peaceful time. The color of the button “check rates” also will have to be changed to a different color. This color could be in white color with the letters in black color. The present color for the navigational bar is not a good color to have with this page. A good color to have for this type of navigational bar could be the light blue. When the mouse has been put on a navigation selection then a darker blue can be highlighting the selection desired. The font size for the navigational bar looks good. The...
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...purple pens Prior to adding red and purple pens to its lineup, Classic Pen’s Return on Sales was approximately 22%. However, producing the new colors has caused many time consuming changeovers, increasing production costs and decreasing the Profit Margin. Comprehensive Return on Sales has fallen from 22% to 13.5% (Exhibit 1). Blue and black pens are still generating a 21.6% and 22.6% return, while red and purple pens are operating at a loss, reducing both Net Income and Return on Sales. Classic Pen Company could easily restore its Profit Margin to 22% if it stopped making red and purple pens. Currently, red and purple pens are causing Classic Pen Company to lose money. If the company wants to continue to produce red and purple pens, it should increase the selling price of these colors, so the Return on Sales is equal to, if not greater than, that of the blue and black pens. However, Classic Pen Company should not continue to produce these additional colors at a loss, decreasing its Net Income and comprehensive Return on Sales. Classic Pen Company should immediately cease production on red and purple pens. It should continue to produce blue and black pens, but should not introduce any new colors to its lineup until it has calculated and analyzed the activity based cost for each proposed product and worked out a pricing structure that will allow it to maintain or increase its original 22% Profit Margin. Conclusion: My recommendation would be to invest in new technology to lower...
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...Sunsilk shampoo…product range ¨ Yellow Sunsilk with Bio Proteins from Vegetable Extracts: Normal hair needs wholesome nourishment. New Sunsilk with Bio Protein extracted from Vegetable milk has nutrients that deeply penetrate each hair strand, to nourish it leaving hair strong and beautiful. ¨ Black Sunsilk with Melanin from Plant Extracts: oleObject2 Dull hair needs a rich black shine. New Sunsilk with Melanin extracted from plants serves this purpose very effectively. It helps in the growth and retention of the black color of hair, giving it a rich black shine. . ¨ Green Sunsilk with Fruitamins Vitamins from fruit Extracts: Thin and limp hair needs extra body and volume. New sunsilk with Fruitamins has natural extracts from fruit that contains Vitamins. These vitamins help in giving extra body, shine and amazing manageability to the thinning and lifeless hair. ¨ Pink Sunsilk with yoghurt proteins : Dry hair needs wholesome conditioning, extra shine and style. New Sunsilk with yoghurt proteins makes the dry hair full of life. Its especial ingredients moisturize each hair right to its tips leaving it shiny and beautiful. Sunsilk is distributed in different countries including Philippines and Brazil. It started in one country until the company decided to reach other countries to penetrate big market. They first do the market segmentation which knowing and dividing...
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...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HAPPY SOCKS SAVES THE DAY IN DREARY NEW YORK WINTER; ARE YOU PROUD OF YOUR SOCKS? Happy Socks brings #sockgame back in full swing with their HappySockxPharrell collection as hundreds strut down the “Happy Socks” runway with their vibrant personalized footwear. New York, NY – Dec. 15, 2015 – As the harsh arctic wind causes temperatures to a brand new low, Happy Socks launched a brand new campaign in the heart of Times Square to brighten up its dreary mood. To commemorate the launch of the HappySocksxPharrell collection, the footwear company rolled out the “Happy Socks” runway and challenged passerby to strut down the carpet in their socks while being broadcasted on one of Times Square’s largest LCD screens. Participants were rewarded with a pair of free Happy Socks socks if they completed the challenge. Hundreds queued for a chance to see themselves on the big screen. Despite the cold, sentiments were high among those who waited patiently in line. In lieu of the recent temperature drops, participants say it was a much needed reminded to remain positive and optimistic amidst New York’s harsh winter. The iconic polka-dot runway was kept warm with heating plates that provided partakers with extra warmth and simulated an authentic experience of Happy Sock’s philosophy. “I think it is a great idea,” said Lisa Knowles, 18, “I saw the polka-dotted carpet from my room and wanted to check it out; my family and I have been holed up in our hotel because it’s so...
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...wouldn’t t help them with the concept of note-taking. * Participants being impatient and annoyed because they have anxiety about the method not improving their overall grade. HOW TO STUDY FOR A TEST? Most people don’t know how to study. Having a specific method is the way to do it. 1. First, fold a blank sheet of notebook paper in half (hot-dog style). 2. Then trace a straight line made, by the fold, vertically down the center. 3. Then label the left column “Questions”. Also, label the right column as “Answers” and “Hints”. 4. *Write everything in color. Color draws your attention. 5. Note: If you have a problem with color you can just make your text bold (using a black color pencil). Note: If you have a problem with color you can just make your text bold (using a black color pencil). Finally, you are ready to study. Ask yourself the first question, then fold your paper hot-dog style again. This time fold it to where your answers are hidden. So you can just seeyour hints. These methods, of studying, will help you memorize the content...
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...Which is the better colour, black or white? Colour is known as the ‘fill’ of objects, environment and even the skin of some people around us. It is defined as a visual sensation differing with wavelengths which results from the light that they may emit or transmit. My question is; ‘which is the better colour out of black or white?’ Black may not be considered a colour while white might and vice versa; however the attractiveness and appeal of these two ‘colours’ to those who perceive it is my main focus. Regardless of which colour is more suitable to a person’s standards; I am answering this question by thoroughly comparing the two different colours and will attempt to reach a conclusion of which is the dominant colour. First off I will start with the colour black. Black is normally affiliated with feelings of depression which can be reflected through various things such as accessories or clothing. Black can cause powerful feelings of isolation and imply an inconspicuous nature of somebody who is wearing all black so they are not recognised. Black is a pure colour; the opposite of colours filled with vibrancy and passion and contains a much more direct approach. When black is worn, it can be perceived as sophisticated e.g. a person in an all-black suit for work or rebellious e.g. the common teenage punk rock attire. The colour black is known to stimulate an atmosphere of mysteriousness due to the secretive nature of the colour. Black is the most common colour in sophisticated...
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...SM CONNECTOR 2.5mm pitch/Disconnectable Crimp style wire-to-wire connectors Specifications ––––––––––––––––––– The SM series are 2.5mm pitch, wire-to-wire connectors that perform reliably in high-density, small current applications. • • • • • Current rating: 3A AC, DC max. • Voltage rating: 250V AC, DC max. • Temperature range: -25˚C to +85˚C (including temperature rise in applying electrical current) • Contact resistance: Initial value/10m Ω max. After environmental testing/20m Ω max. • Insulation resistance: 500M Ω min. • Withstanding voltage: 1,500V AC/minute • Applicable wire: AWG #28 to #22 0.08 to 0.33mm2 • Applicable panel thickness: 0.5 to 2.0mm * Compliant with RoHS. * Refer to "General Instruction and Notice when using Terminals and Connectors" at the end of this catalog. * Contact JST for details. Standards –––––––––––––––––––––– 0 Recognized E60389 High contact pressure Highly reliable housing construction Mountable on a variety of panels Arm lock mechanism 1 Certified LR20812 2 R50120150 Assembly layout 2∼12 circuits：8.7 18 circuits：14.5 （22.9） Panel layout 4.0 ＋0.15 0 Panel thickness (mm) 0.5∼0.9 1.0∼1.5 1.5∼2.0 Circuits Plug housing Model No. Panel hole dimensions (mm) General tolerance 5.15＋0.15 0 4.15＋0.15 0 1.6 (2 to 12 circuits) ＋0.15 0 2 B 3 4 7.0 ＋0.15 0 1.4 (18 circuits) 5 6 10.15 ＋0.15 0 7.15＋0.15 0 7 8 9 10 11 A B ＋0...
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...When it comes to colors, you may wish to have a variety on hand for different magical purposes. Typically, color correspondences for candle magic are as follows: Black – Freedom from evil. Transformation. All new Black life begins in the dark. Creates a void and vacuum that you can fill with another wanted energy. Black represents fertile, rich black soil. It represents mystery and secrets, the planets Saturn and Pluto, the direction is North. You can use it to clear away blocks, break unwanted patterns, and understand your karma, for releasing energy or exorcisms. In healings, it can be used to cleanse a condition. It may represent cancer for example, but should be used with another color. Red for a protective surge of energy, or pink for self-love and forgiveness....
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...something strange. He appeared to confront the plaintiff, Samantha, in a very peculiar way. Mr. Smith stared, with a piercing gaze, into the woman’s gorgeous light blue eyes. After a few moments, the woman’s eyes appeared to become red as if they were bleeding. The woman stood, fearing for her life, and attempted to run out of the court room. While the woman was running, the defendant, Mr. Smith, seemed to reach into his suit pocket and grab what appeared to be a black remote control. It appeared to be covered in odd, glowing buttons, witnesses said. Mr. Smith pushed a series of buttons on the remote as he aimed it toward Samantha. The woman became petrified and fell to her knees grasping her head. She watched the room spin and then blacked out on the courtroom floor. As witnesses were tending to the woman, the defendant somehow managed to disappear into a large beam of light. A nationwide manhunt is in progress looking for Mr. Smith. He is described as being 6’2,” 145 pounds, and pale grey in color. He was last seen wearing a black Armani Suite. The “Terror,” as he is now being called, is still on the loose. He is believed to be unarmed but, very dangerous at this time. The women remains in critical condition at the St. Joseph Foundation Hospital in Denver,...
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... and then select Precipitation Reactions from the list of assignments. The lab will open in the Inorganic laboratory. 2. React each of the cations (across the top) with each of the anions (down the left) according to the data table using the following procedures: Data Table | |AgNO3 (Ag+) |Pb(NO3)2 (Pb2+) |Ca(NO3)2 (Ca2+) | |Na2CO3 (CO32-) |A cloudy peach color peach |f. a milky white color |K a milky white color | | |color | | | |Na2S (S2-) |B a cloudy black color |G a cloudy black color |L no reactions | |NaOH (OH-) |C a cloudy bubbly brown color |H no reactions |M a milky white color | |Na2S04 (SO42-) |D no reactions |I turned a milky white color |N no reactions | |NaCl (Cl-) |E a milky white color |J turned a milky white color |O no reaction | a. Drag a test tube from the box and place it on the metal test tube stand. You can then click on the bottle of Ag+ ion solution on the shelf to add it to the test tube. b. Click on the Divide button on the edge of the lab bench four times to make four additional...
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