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Olympia is a painting by Édouard Manet, first exhibited at the 1865 Paris Salon Manet depicts a nude woman positioned in a similar pose to Titian’s “Venus of Urbino” (1538) – however, instead of painting a goddess, he shows a high class prostitute, making it a mockery. The model, Victorine Meurent, was working at the time the painting was first exhibited, which may have led to a few blushes since a few of the men had likely met her before. The painting depicts a nude white woman lying on a bed…

Ancient Egyptian Pottery The ancient Egyptians were one of the first civilizations in the world to make pottery. They made these pots (as well as vases, canopic jars, etc...) out of a red-brown clay that was called Nile silt ware. Remember the pottery I am talking about was or the “civilians” of the time, not for royalty. So, it stands to reason that it would look like a regular clay pot/vase and not a glamorous gold one that was put in the tombs of the pharaohs and other royals. This pottery…

it is going off of is that in order to be analyzed in the genre of fanfiction with no other implications, the created piece of fanfiction needs to differ substantially from the original work in order to qualify under the definition of fanfiction (Lipton, 436). If it doesn’t deviate any from the original work and only slightly changes a few things, it crosses the line of copyright infringement and is considered to be plagiarism. Best-selling young adult author Maggie Stiefvater explains her…

high and councilors in this area were corrupt, the situations were not ideal living conditions desirable to any human being, “the cost of a parallel economic dismantling would be too great and that the economic integration of these diverse peoples…” (Lipton, 1972, p.9), this quote is what the regime used to describe that the homelands were developed as a way to protect Africans in an era of white conquest and that integration was not feasible. The apartheid government did not know, or did not…

With more than 80 years of rich heritage in India, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is considered one of the largest company of Fast Moving Consumer Goods in the country. It has a rich history, with an eye always on growth. The company believes in values which has helped its business grow and sustain in the competitive market. They build their brands and develop products based on the customer insights, innovation and relentless marketing and design. The company is committed to create a positive…

Rod Temperton has been called pop music's "Invisible Man" because few knew his name. But his songs were megahits in the 1970s and 80s. Along with big hair, wide lapels and bell bottoms, his music helped define the disco era. Temperton died of cancer last week in London, according to a statement from his publisher. He was 66. Temperton wrote such hits as "Thriller," "Rock with You," and "Boogie Nights." But even disco had songs that were layered with great harmonies and robust horn parts.…

The Legacy of Sondheim Since his arrival in the 1950’s Stephen Sondheim’s name has become almost synonymous with musical theater. Since his breakout role as the lyricist for West Side Story, which opened in 1957, Sondheim has gone on to contribute music and lyrics to shows such as Into the Woods, Sweeny Todd and Gypsy. His works earned him a total of eight Grammy Awards, one Academy Award, a Pulitzer Prize and eight Tony Awards, more than any other composer. Considering the span of his career,…

1. Poison pills Poison pills, first introduced in the mid -1980s, are the most effective takeover defense and thus warrant the most discussion. Poison pills are rights or securities that a firm issues to its shareholders, giving them valuable benefits in the event that a significant number of its shares are acquired. There are many varieties of poison pills, but all share the basic attribute that they involve a transfer from a bidder to shareholders who do not tender their shares, thereby…

Recently, multiple studies have highlighted the strong association between sleep disturbances and adverse health outcomes. In addition to its influence on hypertension, diabetes, and obesity (Buxton & Marcelli, 2010), the association between sleep disturbances and cognitive performance, particularly in older adults, has also been recognized. As a result, multiple themes discussed in this course, particularly cognitive reserve, brain plasticity across the life course, and risks to cognitive…

of effectively mobilizing additional resources. As a result, “Governor Blanco refused to declare martial law, and declined a proposal from the White House to put National Groups troops under the control of the federal government” (Luo 2005; Shane, Lipton, and Drew 2005). According to Nossiter, 2007, her decision were described by the media as “shell-shocked” and “bewildered”, and federal officials characterized her as “dysfunctional” with local leaders having little confidence in her abilities.…