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Trends in the Teaching of United States History in the Elementary Schools Grades I to VIHoss, Alma 01 January 1941 (has links)
It had in the past been thought that United states history was an essential part of the elementary course of study…
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Staré Brno - MĚSTO MÍSTO TOVÁRNY / Old Brno - CITY INSTEAD OF FACTORYHanousek, Jan January 2010 (has links)
Studied area is located in the vicinity of the Old Brno Mendel Square, which currently operates as a transport hub. This is the area of the former factory Krass and a connected area towards the Brno Exhibition Centre. My intention was to create a pleasant site for a comfortable accommodation with facilities, services and shops. Public spaces for recreation with plenty of green for a harmonious environment where people like to spend time after coming home from work. The proposal is the most appropriate combination function, so that the streets were never empty. When I came out of formation conditions of the existing building traditions from the surrounding construction. Most buildings in the locality has a business parter, the courtyard is then oriented recreational facilities to their residents. The whole area is lined with a barrier of higher buildings. As the starting area of the square Mendlovo and exhibition is considered a shopping center with arcade. Below the center is also located car park. In the middle of the square is located, is easily identifiable by high-rise landmark - the chimney heat. Floors territory ranges from 4 to 12 floors with a gradation towards the center. The location is surrounded by traffic and be served a few strokes, so I tried to do not let in a lot of cars.
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Grotesque EvolutionsMiller, Erin L. 20 August 2013 (has links)
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Measurement of Material Thickness using X-Ray AttenuationAltayar, Abdullah Riyad 11 August 2017 (has links) (PDF)
The 60 kev x-rays from Americium-241 (241Am) have been used in an x-ray attenuation experiment to measure the thickness and attenuation coefficient of an aluminum alloy. Using traditional measurement tools such as a micrometer, to determine the thickness and uniformity of soft metal targets and curved aluminum target cell windows is challenging. Furthermore, the determination of window thickness is important to Jefferson Lab experiments, in particular the Qweak experiment. In this thesis, the thickness of Aluminum foil AL7057 is determined with high accuracy using x-ray attenuation. Using the x-ray attenuation technique has the advantage of nondestructive measurement.
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Our WarLam, Chun Hei 05 May 2023 (has links)
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The Memory of the Body and Other StoriesShoemaker, Ryan Craig 18 July 2006 (has links) (PDF)
This thesis is a collection of short stories written over the years 2002 to 2006. The short story is a genre that requires brevity. The short story writer, instead of treating the totality of human life, is forever, as Frank O'Connor suggests, selecting the point at which he can approach it. For this reason, unlike the novel, there is very little dallying in the short story. The short story writer, as the form requires, must make his world believable and coherent with only a minimum of words. Based on the experience of the actual author, the short story, like all fiction, entertains and distracts us from our troubles, and broadens our knowledge of people and places. The short story seeks to create an image of the life process by which we feel ourselves moving toward meaning. In brief, the short story, if it is any good, does many things: it convinces us through what can be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, and touched in such a way as to render the highest possible justice to the physical world; it creates a vision that allows the reader to see different levels of meaning in one image or situation; it gets at the mystery of existence embodied in the prosaic of life as well as in the extraordinary; and it has a sense of immediacy. This work explores a variety of themes: the body's ability to remember and internalize both positive and negative actions; the perceived importance of money, status, and respect in marital relationships; how the inability to forgive can make the victim just as culpable as the offender; the middle ground between love and hate; and how sorrow and joy are necessary components for a well-adjusted life. The combined experience of reading this work should be, first, to entertain the reader, and, second, to allow him or her contact with the mystery of existence.
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Terrorism: The Effect Of Positive Social SanctionsHibbert, Curtis 01 January 2013 (has links)
Research shows that relative deprivation, mental illness, culture, ideology, and various forms of social learning are often identified as factors that can lead an individual to terrorism. However, understanding the value of influences in the form of positive social sanctions through social contact has not been fully explored throughout terrorist studies. In regards to influencing behavior, positive social sanctions elicit a desired behavior which is reinforced through praise or rewards. By utilizing a case study approach, this thesis looks to determine the significance of positive social sanctions through social contact on select individuals who have committed an act of terror in the United States, from the time period of 2002-2012
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Me,myself,and LizaSirianni, Jennifer 01 January 2008 (has links)
This master's thesis project focuses on the life and music of Liza Minnelli, the research of which culminated in the development of a one-woman performance piece and monograph. Using song, dance, and dramatic dialogue, this presentation reveals the many aspects of Liza's heart and soul, her relationship with her famous mother, and her own personal struggles. Through the eyes of Liza, this piece will explore the duality of her life--the underlining turmoil that fluctuated between her personal life and professional career. My methodology includes studying biographies, articles, and interviews written about Liza Minnelli, as well as watching films and performances of her work. The performance piece is a compilation of my research. I will also explore the relationship and influence that Liza's famous mother had on her, and see if other adversaries in her personal life affected her choices as a singer, actress, and entertainer. People have often told me I look like Liza Minnelli. Walking down Lexington and 47th Street was one of the many times; I was approached by excited Liza Minnelli fans wanting an autograph and snapshot of me. The reaction I received in letting them know I was in the same business was just a precursor to daydreaming of one day portraying Liza on stage. I always loved Judy Garland's and Liza's musicals and movies. They inspired me at a young age. Never once did I try to emulate Liza's style or copy her personality, because like her, I am determined to be my own "me." Ultimately, I would like this to be the beginning of something that I can continue to develop and workshop with the intent to produce for other professional theaters.
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A Performance Study And Analysis Of The Role Of Soot In The Marriage Of Bette And BooColeman, Jodi 01 January 2008 (has links)
In 1985, Christopher Durang created a master work titled The Marriage of Bette and Boo which was described by The New Yorker as a "brimming cornucopia of brilliant lines." Frank Rich of the New York Times called it "so speedy and chipper that it could almost be mistaken for a Bob Fosse musical." Douglas Watt of the New York Daily News referred to it as a "farcical study of a disastrous marriage, marked by still births, insanity in the family and divorce." These critical responses indicate the necessity to maintain the complexity of the character of Soot without allowing her to fall into the easy stereotypes that trap many artists. The play's focus on alcoholism, spousal abuse, and cancer make it difficult to reconcile the very serious circumstances with the overtly comical reactions created in the play. My challenge in portraying the character of Soot is to resolve these issues. I focused on the teaching of Konstantin Stanislavski as interpreted by Sonia Moore of the American Center for Stanislavski Theatre Art to navigate this challenge. Ms. Moore asserts: "Only after the actor has studied the play, the events, and the given circumstances will he be able to select the actions which will involve his emotions and other inner experiences." With this in mind, I began by studying the script and the playwright for clues about the given circumstances within the world of the play. "You're the dumbest white woman alive" is a line from the play used to describe Soot. This line of dialogue has been used in the past to justify stereotypical performances of this character which mask the complexity of a woman who has been seriously hurt by the man she loves. These types of simplified characterizations are flat and do not take into account the inner and outer forces that make Soot who she is. Olympia Dukakis played Soot at the Public/Newman Theatre in New York City in an Obie award-winning performance. She is quoted as saying, "This is a very forgiving play." Durang later agreed with this assessment saying, "I remember thinking that that sounded right." He further added that The Marriage of Bette and Boo is "based on my parents, it's more emotionally close to me than some of my more surreal plays...I like the balance of the comic and the sad. It should play as funny, but you should care about the characters and feel sad for them." Durang also confides that his own father was an alcoholic and that "in life, my mother lost three [children in childbirth]." Since the play, however humorous, is based on real events in the life of the playwright and his family, it is reasonable to search for playable and understandable motives for the character's action through research of real life given circumstances. To this end, I have been researching the behavior rationalizations inherent in the social interactions of alcoholic families. This has led me to discover a possible explanation for Soot's unusual responses to unpleasant comments and situations. The eGetgoing Online Addiction Treatment Alcohol and Drug Rehab Counseling web page explains that family members often choose enabling behavior to cope with the destructive choices of the alcoholic. Enablers "may have their own system of denial that is fed by the lies and deceptions." Further, it states, "We can think of denial as a way of telling the truth about a small part of reality as if it were all of reality." In this way, Soot is employing a rational tactic to cope with an irrational existence. I believe further research will also identify denial associated with personal tragedy. These understandable and human connections will provide me with the basis of my beginning explorations of this achingly beautiful and sympathetic woman because, as Sonia Moore states, "A person's psychological and physical behavior is subject to the external influence of his environment." Soot's environment includes the time period of the piece and is complicated by the memory play nature of the script, but it adds context for Soot's behavior as a subservient 1950's housewife who feels as if she has very little control over her own world. According to Elaine Tyler May in her book Homeward Bound, "If a woman was not satisfied being a homemaker she was supposed to keep that information hush-hush and go about her daily activities as though nothing was wrong." This information provides further justification and adds strength to the logic of Soot's actions as she deals with the dysfunctional world of her family. The work I have done researching Soot's motivations appears to be relevant to the execution of the play. I may now begin to apply that research to the creation of Soot. The role of Soot provides a wonderful opportunity to develop and grow as a performer. A thesis role needs to supply the MFA candidate with significant challenges. This role has already provided huge opportunities to connect my research skills with my stage work. I believe the role of Soot will force me to push myself and apply all the skills and training I have received during my studies in order to do justice to the richness of the character.
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Piezoelectric Sonar Sensor Design and Use for Bathymetric Map Creation by Unmanned Aerial VehiclesMorales, Connor 01 January 2017 (has links) (PDF)
A genetic algorithm from literature is adapted to design piezoelectric sonar sensors using results from physics simulations to optimize for a uniform voltage response over a wide range of frequencies. The adapted genetic algorithm produces valid sensor designs, and algorithm improvements are proposed. The best case general methods for bathymetric mapping with a sonar sensor is determined by sweeping various point selection algorithms, interpolation algorithms, and algorithm parameters. A set of methods are proposed based on how many sample points are used and what error metric is preferred. Additional algorithms are suggested for future improvements.
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