...inert nominalism and realism as this label may not always be the same one used for the individual, as social change gives birth to new opportunities, individuals may move categories. This essay is going to explore Hacking’s term dynamic nominalism through the illustration of some of the issues in the emo society. The concept of dynamic nominalism claims that in giving a name to a category a new opportunity is created for human types to adopt. New types of people start to exist that in some respects did not before. We can see this through the emergence of the emo society. The term emo is short for emotional it was first used as a description for a genre of music named emotional hardcore, with lyrics full of sad and depressed emotions. As the music became more popular adolescents found a sense of belonging within the music, (Gorce 2005) and a new possibility that allowed their emotions to be expressed emerged. As dynamic nominalism explains “new slots were created in which to fit”. (Hacking 2002:100) The emo society was custom made to fit the youth who wanted to express their emotion. The emo society and the emo person were born in unison, in the same way that dynamic nominalism states “a kind of person came into being at the same time as the kind itself was invented”(Hacking 2002:106) The emo person was created and roles, behaviours and mannerisms were adopted to work in with the society which will be discussed next. To understand the view in dynamic nominalism that labels...
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...Mark Koon Professor Paquette English 102 / F / 8:00 AM Friday, October 15, 2015 The Things They Carried In the short story, “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien a Lieutenant by the name of Jimmy Cross and his squad carry a list of many things, some of these things heavy physical loads and some heavy emotional loads composed of grief, terror, love, and guilt. The things each soldier carries depends on the soldier himself including his priorities and his constitutions and also his rank or his specialty for example Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carries maps, compasses, and the heavy burden of the responsibility of his men’s lives. A nervous soldier named Ted Lavender carries marijuana and tranquilizers to calm himself down and the religious soldier Kiowa carries an illustrated New Testament and every single one of these men carry the figurative weight of memory, fear, and hope and the literal weight of one another. In this short story the author uses the title symbolically for both the seen and unseen things that men at war carry and to represent the traumas and hardships they have suffered that they will carry for the rest of their lives. These soldiers know they can die at any moment and so when the inevitable happens and a soldier is actually killed in action extra tension stems from the fact that Lt. Cross knows he is responsible. When Ted Lavender is killed in action one of the soldier’s, Kiowa, cannot stop marveling at how fast and hard Lavender hit the ground. “Boom-Down”...
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...Emotive Systems Inc. Assignment Emotive should pursue console platform. Reasons are as follows: 1. Console market is bigger as compared to PC market. PC market is less than fifth of the size of the console market in terms of revenue. 2. PC gamers are hard core gamers and play fast twitch combat games. EPOC headset is not suited for these games but suited for role playing games (RPG) such as Harry Potter. 3. Not many PC gamers will be attracted to EPOC head set if they are not able to play the fast paced games that they like the most. If emotive manages to convince one of the console makers the pricing and channel strategy would be: 1. Pricing: Maximum price that retailers recommended for EPOC was $300. Keeping in mind the advance product that EPOC is price of $299 would be the best. This high price indicates that advance technology is used in the headset also it’s within the range as advised by the retailers. Profit margin if EPOC is priced at $299 would be: Cost | $110 | Retailers Margin (35%) | $104.65 | Console Royalty (4%) | $11.96 | Game Developers Royalty (2%) | $5.98 | | | Profit Margin | $66.41 | The profit margin per unit would be $66.41 EPOC sales forecast is around 250000. Revenue in first year: 74 Million. 2. Channel: As this is a new product and customer would like to experience it before buying traditional channel would serve it best. The maximum sales will come from traditional channel followed by e-tailers and then...
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...Case Analysis Of Nintendo. Introduction Nintendo was established in1889 and was founded in Tokyo Japan. At that time it used to sell playing cards and had its hands in other businesses as well. Later in 1985 it entered the video game market and since then has come up with numerous products for the game lovers like the playboys and Wii etc. Some of the most memorable efforts by Nintendo are Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda which created a landmark for Nintendo. The company with its Wii introduction in 2006 has managed to take the share from its competitors and the product has managed to create a sensation in the market. (Corporate, n.d.) Case Analysis Statement of Problem A problem statement identifies the key problem in the case which is at times evident while at times it has to be found between the lines. (Steiss, 2003) Nintendo responded to its competitors by creating a new category for the non-game lovers by providing them easy games. They did not even try to compete with the advanced technological games for the hard core game lovers. This would cause them to lose the customers because once people have played a lot of these games they would want to switch to some difficult or more technological games which Nintendo does not offer. Thus, it might harm the company as those people would then switch to other brands. The only reason why Nintendo created a new category overall was due to the reason that it could not compete with the technological advancement of...
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...Individual Work Week 4 Nichelle Chandler Everest University Online Strategic Planning for Business-2 Chris Caracci 5/10/2013 Although their expertise lies in creating games it is definitely serious business for the video game industry. In this industry when customers are fickle, as well as demanding and the competition is intense, one company Electric Arts. (EA) , has managed to prosper. As one of the world's top three interactive entertainment software companies, EA lives and dies by its innovations. Its product lineup includes over 100 titles, including Battlefield, Madden, FIFA Soccer, and Need for Speed. The company has created over 50 best sellers, each with over 1 million copies sold since 1998. Revenues in 2011 reached almost 3.6 billion dollars. In addition the company was included on Fortunes list of the 100 best companies to work for. It would appear that this was a company that knows its game. With its record of accomplishment you would think that there would not be much anxiety or stress at EA. Yet the reality is that paranoia is a critical part of its success. A top game title takes anywhere from 12 to 36 months to produce, and cost between 5 and 10 million dollars. That is a significant investment risk riding on the company's ability to innovate. John Ricitello, President and Chief Operating Officer, says, "The forgotten aspect of creativity is discipline." The hard part and the part that Ea relentlessly pursues, "is identifying the right idea, assembling...
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...The influence of Rock music on young people Purpose of research * To learn, how rock music influences on young people " Nothing changes people’s dispositions and customs so strongly as music." (Shu Ching) Music – is one of the most inspired forms of art. Rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, a variety of sound-combinations, music colours and nuances reproduce infinite scale of feelings and emotions. Rock music — or simply rock — is a loosely defined genre of popular music that developed after the 60s of the previous century. Types of rock music * Glam rock * Progressive rock * Punk rock * Alternative rock Glam rock Glam rock emerged out of the English Psychedelic and art rock scene of the late 60s, defined by artists such as Steve Harley, David Bowie, Cockney Rebel Glam itself was a nostalgic mesh of various styles, both visual art and music, ranging from 1930s Hollywood glamor, to 1950s pin-up sex appeal and rock n' roll teenage rebellion, to pre-war Cabaret theatrics, to Victorian literary and Symbolist styles, to ancient and occult mysticism and mythology (such as Bowie's references to Aleister Crowley's "starman" in his song of the same name, and themes of reincarnation and self-invention in T. Rex's Cosmic Dancer). Glam is most noted for its sexual and gender ambiguity and androgyny, and use of theatrics. Progressive Rock Progressive Rock bands went beyond the established rock music formulas by experimenting with different instruments...
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...The term subculture refers to a group of people with their own style and perspectives used to separate them from the larger culture to which they belong. There are and have been different subcultures in history, some were also rivals, with members of different subcultures becoming enemies automatically. The more interesting aspects of subcultures are the philosophical views, fashion style and music they created and how people adopted that lifestyle to fit in and be part of a big group. Gelder proposed several principal characteristics that subcultures portrayed in general: negative relations to work and class, association with their own territory, living in non-domestic habitats, profligate sense of stylistic exaggeration, and stubborn refusal of massification. Hebdige emphasised that the opposition by subcultures to conform to standard societal values has been slated as a negative trait, where in fact the misunderstood groups are only attempting to find their own identity and meaning. The divergence away from social normalcy has unsurprisingly proliferated new ideas and styles, and this can be distinctly observed through the existence of fashion diversity. Ethnicity, race, class and gender can be physical distinctions of subcultures. Furthermore, qualities which determine a subculture may be aesthetic, linguistic, sexual, political, religious, or a mixture of these factors. The expansion of youth styles from subcultures into the fashion market is a real network or infrastructure...
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...My First Concert Crazy, violent, confusion, these are only a few words that can describe my first real concert. I guess that makes it sound like something bad could have happened…In reality, this was one of the most fun nights of my life. The night was filled with a bunch of new experiences and memorable ones as well. I was 16 years old, was always into punk rock and the related genres, slowly transitioning into hardcore rock and metal. At the time I was not aware of the huge differences of the variety of music scenes, I was used to going to a very small local punk rock show; an environment where I knew almost everyone at the show, and more than likely the band playing as well. Well, local shows are only fun for so long. It was nearly my birthday I wanted to nothing more than to go to a real concert with names that were known by more than just the kids at my school. Sure enough I was going to get my chance! A couple of my friends were planning on going to a show, but one of their friends dropped out on them so they had an extra ticket. They offered me the ticket and I accepted in an instant! This show was consisted of 4 bands, 3 of which were on my top 10 favorite bands list. Underoath, The Devil Wears Prada and Saosin, I couldn’t believe that I was going to go see these bands live! The day of the show finally arrived, I could barely contain my excitement throughout the day, hours seemed like days while I basically watched the clock. Finally I was picked up and off to...
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...ABSTRACT Title: PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SCREAMO MUSIC TO THE SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT OF THE STIGMATINE YOUTH MOVEMENT MEMBERS Author: JOHN LERY MAAMBONG ANASTACIO Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication School Year: 2009 – 2010 Rationale This study aims to know the significant relationship of the profile of the respondents and the perceived effects of screamo music to the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) Statement of the problem This study Is to determine the perceived effects of screamo music on the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM). This seeks to answer the following questions: 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of 1.1. Age 1.2. Gender 1.3. Length of membership in Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) 1.4. Length of exposure to Screamo Music 2. What are the effects of Screamo music as perceived by the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM) in the apostolate? 3. Is there a significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and the perceived effects of screamo music to the spiritual enrichment of the Stigmatine Youth Movement (SYM)? Methodology A descriptive survey research was used in this study. Descriptive research involves collection of data in order to test hypothesis or to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject of the study. The descriptive research has no...
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...Music is another language people use when they want to express their feelings. Whether they are angry or passionate, there is always a melody for that emotion. It is universal and it brings people together. There are so many amazing artists that have a real influence on this generation and past generations. One lady has made a huge impact on the world and many people look up to her, Stevie Nicks. Stevie Nicks was born May 26, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. She signed with Fleetwood Mac in 1975, becoming an instant sensation, she also released solo albums. After years of struggling with addiction, Nicks finally recovered her wellbeing and liveliness. Fleetwood Mac reunified in 1997 and welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Motivating,...
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...I. Point of View Mr. Joseph Cortes, The Manager II. The Problem Having the “Saturday Rock Live” event during Saturdays despite of its success of bringing big crowds in the bar is receiving negative feedbacks and complaints from the other loyal customers. According to them the Joey’s Bar is losing its exclusivity and business-like ambiance. The bar is also experiencing a lot of property damages which was the result of Saturday night events. This resulted to a significant drop of sales from the other days of the week. III. The Objective Formulate a feasible solution to address the problem stated and implement it as soon as possible in order for the problem not to worsen. The action should always be for the betterment of the company and provide a more profitable operation not just for the moment but also in the coming future. IV. Areas of Consideration 1. Before the Saturday Rock Live Project, managing Joey’s Bar was easy for Mr. Cortes. Two weeknights were considered “income generators”: the Tuesday Acoustic Night and the City Businessmen Friendship Circle Nights every Fridays. 2. During Acoustic Nights, Mr. Cortes would hire local acoustic performers and pay them P1,000.00 per night. The subtle crowd (mostly ladies) would feast with light food, light beer and ladies’ drinks. It was a perfect place for couples, officemates and afterschool ladies’ hang-out. 3. Friday was Mr. Cortes’ important night of the week: The City Businessmen Friendship Circle Night...
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...Music is something that every person has his or her own specific opinion about. Different people have different taste, and various types of music have many ways of leaving an impact on someone. It can be relaxing, angering, soothing, energizing, and many more. There are so many types of music out there today. Rap, pop, rock, country, indie, alternative, hardcore are some of the abundant types in the world. Music sends out either good or bad messages that have big impacts on how people act. People usually become friends with others who have a same taste in music as the rest of the people they hangout with, or it can be vice versa. People may not want to associate with people who have different tastes in music because they’ll argue about what they think is better but its just their own opinions. Rap and Rock music are two very important types of music in the world. They both send out different messages and help kids. The lyrics sung or rapped by the artists can be things going on in their own personal lives, and people with the same types of problems can listen to them so they know theirs hope and theirs people like this out there in the world. Music can also serve as a catalyst for new ideas. When people listen to the new things out there, they learn different things going on in the world and they become more open-minded because they’re exposed to different people like the artists. A lot of people come to the conclusion that rap music has a very big impact...
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...itself with the music industry as an example, it is important to first state the economic benefits and costs of intellectual property rights as a whole, as this will be the basis in which one will examine intellectual property rights in the music industry. The main arguments for intellectual property rights include: improved innovation, enhanced wealth and limited dispute over resources, and the promotion of competition and ideas. (Mackaay) The main arguments against Intellectual property rights include: net utility is not achieved, moral and ethical problems of intellectual property rights, higher costs and no evidence of wealth maximization. (Kinsella 1-53), (Perelman) In general, it was found that intellectual property rights can have a positive or negative effect on economic growth, depending on the environment and situation. (Maskus) Thus, it is important to realize that any discussion and evaluations related to the music industry are not relevant to intellectual property rights as a whole and should not be used as a comparative measure for other industries in general. Also, it is vital to analyze the political aspects of the music industry and its influence on intellectual property rights as it is a contributing factor in the forming the environment which is being analyzing. Lastly, before introducing an analytical discussion of the economics pertaining to the music industry , it is important to identify the stakeholders within the music industry so that...
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...General info The history of music in Iceland has no parallel in other European countries, or, probably, anywhere else in the world. In Iceland the music of the "Middle Ages" predominated well into the nineteenth century. Due to Iceland's isolation, centuries of musical development on the European continent had gone by unnoticed. Even ordinary four-part choral singing was first heard in the fifth decade of the 19th century. Instrumental music, in the usual sense of that term, was non-existent. When the "new" music finally found its way to Iceland, the population, with certain exceptions, especially as regards church music, proved to be more receptive than might have been expected. Latent creative talent soon emerged, and musical development has been exceedingly rapid in the twentieth century. In the 1980’s Icelandic music was on the world music map with the emergence of artists such as the Sugarcubes. In more recent years Iceland has seen international success of many more artists, such as Sigur Rós. Classical music Jón Leifs (1899-1968) is one of Iceland’s best known classical composer writing many of his works about Icelandic nature which bore titles such as Hekla, Dettifoss and Geysir. The Iceland Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1950 and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009. Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has garnered an international reputation as well as cellist Sæunn Þorsteinsdóttir and Daníel Bjarnason, a young classical composer and conductor. Opera The Icelandic...
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