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'The idea is to produce things that are as strange and mysterious to you as the first music you ever heard.' Brian Eno Brian Peter George Jean-Baptiste de La Salle Eno or, as more commonly known to the world, just Brian Eno, can be unbiasedly described as an iconic contemporary British artist. He began his music career with guitarist Anthony Grafton in 1968 in Maxwell Demon, and was influenced by such bands as The Velvet Underground (Independent.co.uk, 1998) his real legacy began in 1971, as a 'technical advisor' playing synthesizer for rock group Roxy Music – lasting just three years and two albums before he announced to the band’s management 'OK Fuck it, I’m leaving'. This followed a series of disagreements with front-man, Bryan Ferry. Born on 15th May 1948, Eno is considered by many as one of the most important musical influences in modern times. Recognising his broad musical background and a sense of why he’s considered to have universal appeal, Tamm (1995: 1) cites that Eno drew freely on 'the resources of many types of music and ideas' such as 'rhythm and blues and rock’n’roll, progressive rock, punk, and new wave, as well as African, Middle Eastern, and Asian styles', in addition to 'minimalism, experimental new music, post-Cage avant-garde ideas, and electronic music'. In doing this, Eno has succeeded in combining 'music with visual art in the form of movies, videos and sculptural installations' (Tamm, 1995: 1) and is also the author and co-author of numerous of…

The Atlanta streetcar was introduced to Atlanta in December 2014 after phasing out since 1949. The streetcar has twelve initial stops. These stops include stops at Centennial Olympic Park, Carnegie at Spring, Peachtree Center, Woodruff Park, Auburn at Piedmont, Dobbs Plaza, King Historic District, Edgewood at Hilliard, Sweet Auburn Market, Hurt Park, Park Place and Luckie at Cone. The waiting stations consist of a bench that could fit approximately 6 people. The Atlanta streetcar is a great…

A Consumers Republic talks about mass suburbia with readings about the social and economic status that came with living in the suburbs. The chapter also speaks of keeping people of a certain economic or social class together in the late 1950s, while making sure not to let others in who could disrupt the white suburbia. Two major cities, Atlanta, Georgia and Compton, Los Angeles, were cities that both experienced “ White Flight” and the effects following soon after. In the 1950s, Compton was a…

a trailblazer that helped open the floodgates for Korean baseball players in the KBO to be able to come over to the United States and sign bigger contracts. In a nutshell, Choo put the KBO on the map and he even opened the gates for Major League baseball players to go to South Korea and find their game again in an attempt to extend their career. With that said, the last player we will discuss in terms of notable athletes to come from South Korea is actually an American born player that came to…

steadfastly to rebuild black communities using grassroots politics and community ties. Hope was no stranger to hard work. From an early age, Hope worked full time at organizations like Hull House— a settlement organization founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr dedicated to providing European Immigrants with amenities such as daycare services, libraries, employment and education. Her infectious fervor, innovative thinking and strong leadership skills advanced the field of social work and…

tried to save as much of his paycheck as he could. My dad felt the dark side of being a foreigner in America while working for Atlanta Marriott Marquis. He was a banquet server, but the supervisor did not like my dad and made him clean the toilets. He did not give my dad any cleaning tools, so he had to by a brush. When he began to clean the supervisor said to use your hands, so he took him to court and won for harassment. He eventually saved up enough money to buy a gas station, but in order to…

According to the Interactive Session on Turner Broadcasting and e-commerce on pages 381-382 of textbook, Information systems in global business today. Management Information Systems (11th ed.), the study reviews Turner Sports New Media, which is the sports division of Turner Media and Turner Broadcasting System, TBS. This paper will discuss the unique features of e-commerce, how the Web enhances the TV business and adds value, why NASCAR TrackPass is a good example of Turner Sports New Media’s…

What is the “true” American Dream? How can everyone achieve the American Dream? In past years, the U.S. has had many views upon the American Dream. Like most people in the United States, many have tried achieving the American Dream, but they do not quite know what it is. In the books that the sophomores were required to read, they showed many views of the American Dream. In Huck Finn, it showed that being free to do whatever was the American Dream. In the Great Gatsby, it showed that money is…

The American Dream is interpreted in many different ways. This dream is mostly associated with hard work, success, family and most importantly money. However, the big question is, is the “American Dream” a white picket fence? Or a 44th floor penthouse? Generations go through drastic changes, such as; the music they hear, the fashion they wear, the way they think, and the slang they use in their vocabulary. Can the American Dream be another generation change? If we look back into history, after…

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officially opened on July 3, 1925, with two 1,500-foot dirt strips set at right angles, and has evolved into the busiest airport in the world today. The complexities that surround airside operations enable the airport to support current flight operations. At the same time, modern facility and system upgrades will boost efficiency and preserve its international ranking. First and foremost, in order for Hartsfield-Jackson to sustain the…