Charles Bukowski devoted his writing career to turning his own life into poetry and prose. In poems and stories about his experiences as one of the working poor in post war America, and in those depicting his experiences as a writer of the American underground, Bukowski represents himself as both a literary and social outsider. Bukowski expresses an alternative literary aesthetic through his fictional persona, Henry Chinaski, who struggles to overcome his suffering in a world he finds absurd, and who embarks on a quest for freedom in his youth to which he remains committed all his life. This thesis examines Charles Bukowski's autobiographical fiction with a specific emphasis on five novels and one collection of short stories. In the novels, Post Office (1970), Factotum (1975), Women (1978), Ham on Rye (1982) and Hollywood (1989), and in a number of short stories in the collection Hot Water Music (1983), Bukowski explores different periods of Chinaski???s life with a dark humour, revealing links between Chinaski???s struggle with the absurd and those aspects comprising Bukowski???s alternative aesthetic. The thesis focuses on such aspects of Bukowski???s art as the uncommercial nature of his publishing history, his strong emphasis on literary simplicity, the appearance of the grotesque and Bukowski???s obsession with nonconformity, drinking and sex. These aspects illuminate the distinctive nature of Bukowski???s art and its purpose, which is the transformation of an ordinary life into literature. This thesis argues that Bukowski illuminates possibilities that exist for individuals to create an identity for themselves through aesthetic self-expression. The thesis traces the development of Chinaski's non-conformist personality from Ham on Rye, based on Bukowski's youth in Los Angeles during the Depression, to Hollywood, Bukowski's ironic portrayal of Chinaski's brush with the commercial film industry. Through meeting the many challenges he faced throughout his life with defiance, honesty and an irreverent sense of humour, Bukowski invites readers to identify with his alternative world view. The thesis argues this particular aspect of his writing constitutes his most valuable contribution to twentieth century American fiction.

Traditional Asian theatre genres have fascinated western audiences since the end of the 19th century. In my thesis, I focused on the means by which Jiří Frejka, a leading representative of Czech avant- garde theatre, dealt with that trend. Through Japanese, Chinese and Indian texts, he verifies new possibilities of all elements of theatre production - the stage, music and, primarily, the actor and his voice and movement. Thanks to prompt books, photographs, reviews and other materials from Frejka's estate stored in the National Museum, the archive of the National Theatre and the Moravian Museum in Brno, I assess these individual elements of theatre production in connection with traditional Asian genres and I seek mutual parallels, sources of inspiration and, primarily, the manner in which Frejka adapted them to his own directorial work. The objective of this work is to confirm the previous thesis that, in the case of Jiří Frejka, deeper study of the topic led to a fundamental shift in the manner of bringing these "foreign" sources of inspiration into the Czech environment, which moved away from a merely decorative function toward an internally linked and well-founded method. Key words Czech theatre avant-garde, Asagao, Modern Studio, Lady Precious Stream, Shakuntala, The Post Office

Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T19:50:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 4041.pdf: 3533641 bytes, checksum: 8338b6abff98c399bfcbf5c9717632ee (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-12-16 / This research, compiled from the theoretical foundation in the areas of Ergonomics and Design, takes as object of study the social process of designing in a postal company, in which aims at producing knowledge and assisting with new project practices in the context of Ergonomics. The problem focused the linkage between Ergonomics, Project, and Use detailed by a social process of designing that highlight the question of how conflict of values are materialized in technical devices from the variables and its demonstration of use. The evaluation of the results, aims at redeeming the relationships between the actors and conflicts of meaning repercussions on the construction of the artifact. There were highlighted the conflict of values (matters relating the actors and their relationships), conflicts of variables (questions relating to the project options and interfaces of communication within the group) and inadequacies of use (questions relating to the quality of the object from its use) as means of social structure analysis, the spaces of this practice and obstacles to its achievement were accentuated. The role of the coordinator of the social process of project as a negotiator and interfaces employed as means of language were highlighted as well. In conclusion, the results of the social process-centric approach in the context of Ergonomics can approximate project and use, integrating in the public sphere the phases of the Ergonomic Work Analysis and designing activities. Considering this, the results of this process is not the materialization of technical devices as an end, but as resources capable to bring flexibility and significance to the activity of work, seeking to perceive and conceive the object in use manifestation, i.e., in its social function, including the different aspects that form it. / Esta pesquisa, elaborada a partir do embasamento teórico nas áreas de Ergonomia e Design, tem como objeto de estudo o processo social de projeto realizado numa empresa postal, a partir do qual buscou-se produzir conhecimento e auxiliar em novas práticas de projeto no contexto da Ergonomia. O problema posto é a articulação entre Ergonomia, projeto e uso em processos sociais de projeto que aponta para a questão de como os conflitos de valores são materializados no objeto por meio das variáveis e quais as interações de uso. A avaliação dos resultados visa resgatar as relações entre os atores e os rebatimentos da significação dos conflitos na construção do objeto. Foram evidenciados os conflitos de valores (questões relativas aos atores e seus relacionamentos), os conflitos de variáveis (questões relativas às opções de projeto e interfaces de comunicação dentro do grupo) e as inadequações de uso (questões relativas à qualidade do objeto a partir do uso) como forma de análise da estrutura social, dos espaços dessa prática e dos obstáculos colocados para sua realização. Evidenciou-se o papel do projetista como um negociador e das interfaces empregadas como meios de comunicação no processo social. Concluiu-se que os objetos gerados num processo social de projeto no contexto da Ergonomia podem aproximar projeto e uso, integrando na esfera pública as etapas da Análise Ergonômica do Trabalho e as atividades projetivas. Considerando essa lógica, os resultados desse processo não visam a materialização de dispositivos técnicos como fim, mas como meios capazes de trazer flexibilidade e significado a atividade de trabalho, buscando perceber e conceber o objeto na sua manifestação de uso, ou seja, na sua função social incorporando os diferentes aspectos que o constitui.

Introduction and Relevant Details: This research investigates the impact of inbound logistics' activities on the operational performance of the business within the branches of the South African Post Office (SAPO) in the Eastern Cape Province. The study basically hypothesises a statistically significant positive correlation between inbound logistics' activities and the operational performance of the business with regards to revenue generation and operational costs in particular. A sample of 100 branch offices was randomly selected. A 50-item questionnaire was administered by mail to the branches to collect the data during September 2005, and statistical tests for correlation were conducted on at least five dependent variables; stock procurement costs, effects on revenue, number of stock variation occurrences, order variation occurrences and the stock holding effects. Results of Data Analysis: The results of 88 respondents (88%) showed the existence of the significant positive relationship between the inbound logistics activities and the operational performance of the business at the South African Post Office branches as proposed by the study. The Spearman Rank Correlation tests were above 0.7 for most of the tested variables, showing a strong relationship. The inbound logistics' activities were also found to be positively correlated to revenue generation as well as to the operational expenses of the business. Conclusion and Recommendations: The findings allowed the researcher to conclude also that whatever improvements are made to the inbound logistics will also impact on the operational performance of the business, while failures in the inbound logistics will do so negatively. Business endeavours to maximise revenue and minimise costs are directly affected by the inbound logistics' activities. The branches of the SAPO seemed to be dissatisfied with most of the services rendered by the Supply Distribution Centre (SOC) of the SAPO, and such services have negatively affected the achievement of revenue targets at the branches as well as the operational costs. Holistic approaches to developing positive perceptions in the branches together with improving service activities at the SOC are recommended. Collaborative initiatives between branches and the SOC, reviewing the lead-times and the establishment of proper structures to handle supply chain queries, enhanced by information system technology to provide accurate and up-to-date information to branches and related parties about stock order issues are required . Areas of further research highlighted include the inbound logistics' activities of the SOC and the effectiveness of company policies as a guide to Supply Chain Management (SCM).

This diploma thesis deals with the project documentation of the reconstruction of a mixed-use building in Radnice, which is designed as a four-floor. In the first floor are premises of a post office a pharmacy. The second and the third floor is designed for the management of the city and there is a public library in the fourth floor. The structural system is a cast-in-place concrete frame with the precast floor slabs and the gabled roof. The building is located in a terraced house on a square.

Abstract Introduction: This master’s thesis examines how narrative development is socialized in Swedish letters and postcards to Santa Claus. The letters are from the previously unanalyzed archive collection Letters to Santa, and the years between 1960s and 1970s have been analyzed. A part of the collection consists of work materials and letters written to Santa Claus by Swedish children and adults. The collection was coordinated by the organizationPosttomten which was led by Elsa Holst.Method: The study uses a narrative and socialization analysis. Which is combined with an observation of the areas where the organization was active during the 1960s and 1970s. Analysis: The thesis has studied six volumes with Swedish letters and work materials from the 1960s and 1970s from Postmuseums archive, newspaper articles from the same time period, Posthuset on Skansen and Östra Varvsgatan 4 in Djurgårdsstaden Stockholm where the organization was active. This subjects have also beenobserved and discussed in the analysis. The theories narrative and socialization are used to explain how the sender perceives Santa Claus, what general rules they use in their letters, how they write to get in contact with him, how he is used by the organization, individuals, and other groups.Results: Why someone are using or want to contact Santa Claus depends on what they want to achieve. Adults want to help or learn thier child the basic structures and general rules to write a letter or a postcard to Santa Claus. This is a way for adults to keep the lie of Santa Claus alive for thier children. Some adults even thank the people behind Posttomten for thier work, in the letters. The child on the other hand. They write their letters or postcards to get Christmas presents. Tell him that they have been kind. Admiting mistakes and remind Santa Claus about their existence so that he does not forget them. The letters and postcards are also a way to get an answer if Santa really exists. Different groups also use Santa Claus in the media to improve their own reputation. For example the organization behind Posttomten and the Swedish Post Office use Santa Claus to tell everybody about thier own organization. For instance, to tell about what company they are, give proof that Santa Claus exists and to give the organization a better reputation. Conclusion: The letters and postcards, news articles, work materials and the two observations. They expose a narrative and socialization, that gives Santa Claus many different sides. For example where does he live? What is his name? What does he look like? His personality? These are important elements in making Santa to a real person when Posttomten and Santa Claus are perceived as the same person. The natural way is namely to give Elsa Holst the title as the real Santa Claus. This because she fits in the social expectation and ideal to the narrative that Santa Claus has been given. With the help from parents, the Swedish post office, media and teachers itbecomes possible to make the conclusion that they made it possible for everybody to discover that Santa Claus was Elsa Holst. The effect of knowing that Elsa Holst was Santa Claus made it easier for the organization to get assistance and a positive opinion about Santa Claus, When she died it becomes clear that the organization was depended on Elsa Holst too much. Because no one else was ready to take over the role as Santa Claus or the leadership in the organization all the work was ended. The Swedish post office took the control over Santa Claus. The result lead to a negative backlash in the Swedish community because the narrative, the ideals and the tradition did not fit in the Swedish post office organization. That could had been the end but it did not stop the organization and Posttomten to continue their work in a new place in the beginning of the 1980s. This is a two years master's thesis in Archival science.

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Dieter Kober (* 2. Jan. 1920 Halberstadt; † 1. Okt. 2015 Radebeul / Dresden) gehört mit seinem ungewöhnlichen Lebenslauf zwischen zwei unterschiedlichen Welten und seiner Lebensleistung als Musiker, Musikpädagoge, Musikdirektor und Dirigent mit zu den bemerkenswertesten Persönlichkeiten, die inmitten der Kluft einer zerrissenen politischen Welt während und nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg agierten und ihre Spuren hinterließen. Sein Leben bestand zum einen ganz unter dem Trauma von Flucht, Emigration, Kampf in der US-Armee gegen Hitler-Deutschland stehend, zum anderen war es geprägt durch eine Karriere als Musikdirektor und Dirigent. Mit seinem 1952 von ihm gegründeten Chicago Chamber Orchester (CCO) verstand er es, durch Musikdarbietungen in den USA und auf Tourneen durch Europa und Asien, Brücken der Völkerverständigung zu bauen. In Chicago stieg er zum Musikdirektor und Dirigenten auf. Prof. Dr. Dieter Kober war der am längsten amtierend gewesene Musikdirektor in den USA. Die Familie Kober war nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg, als Angehörige der deutsch-jüdischen Bevölkerungsschicht, aus der preußischen Provinz Posen (Poznań / Polen) geflüchtet, nachdem mit dem Großpolnischen Aufstand im Dezember 1918 Repressalien gegen die deutsche und jüdische Bevölkerung einsetzten. Nach seinem Realschulabschluss verließ Dieter Kober Deutschland und emigrierte in die USA. So erhielt als 16-jähriger ein Erlaubnisvisum nach New York City. Da er noch keine amerikanische Staatsbürgerschaft besaß, erhielt er keine Zulassung zur Aufnahme in das City College of New York und wechselte in den Bundesstaat Nebraska, an die University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Obwohl noch ohne amerikanische Staatsbürgerschaft, wurde er als Student in das staatliche Förderprogramm der Army ROTC (Reserve Offizier Training Corps) an der Universität aufgenommen und in militärwissenschaftlichen Kursen und Führungstrainingslabors für einen Einsatz in der US-Armee vorbereitet. Nach Ausbruch des Zweiten Weltkrieges erfolgte seine Grundausbildung im Camp Kearns in Utah in der Army Air Forces Base. Nach seinem erfolgversprechenden IQ-Test kam er zur weiteren Spezialausbildung in das geheime Trainingslager des Militärgeheimdienstes nach Camp Ritchie im Bundesstaat Maryland, wo sie für die Vernehmung von hochrangigen Häftlingen oder für die Spionageabwehr in Europa ausgebildet wurden. Hier erhielt er im Trainingscenter eine Spezialausbildung und wurde Teil einer geheimen Einheit des Militärnachrichtendienstes, die überwiegend aus deutsch-jüdischen und österreichischen Emigranten zusammengestellt worden war, die später als Ritchie Boys bezeichnet wurden. Er wurde Spezialist des Militärnachrichtendienstes und in den Stützpunkt Fort Hunt in Virginia verlegt (Geheimer Codenamen „P.O. Box 1142“ / Post Office Box 1142). Als Teamleiter des US-Militärgeheimdienstes MIS Y waren er mit teilweise bis zu 40 Mitarbeitern direkt dem Pentagon unterstellt. Die ehemaligen sogenannten Ritchie Boys erhielten nach Kriegsende großzügige staatliche Förderungen. Kober ging an das Musik Conservatory des Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) der Roosevelt University, wo er Musikwissenschaft und Dirigat studierte. Zurückgekehrt an die University of Chicago, gründete er 1952 ein erstes Streicherensemble als Laienorchester für Kammermusik, das Chicago Chamber Orchestra (CCO). 1957 erhielt er die Berufung zum Musikdirektor des Art Institute of Chicago. Große Popularität erreichte Dieter Kober ab 1959 mit der Produktion und Moderation der TV-Sendung „Einladung zur Musik“ im Chicago-Bildungsfernsehen. Ab 1975 wurde er auf dem klassischen Radiosender von Bruce Duffie „WNIB / Classical 97 Chicago“ auch zu einer Radiopersönlichkeit und gestaltete monatliche Sendungen für „Musik des Kammerorchesters“. Kober sah es als seinen Kulturauftrag an, jedem das Recht auf kulturelle Bildung und eine nachhaltige Entwicklung zu ermöglichen, und ermöglichte auch kostenlose Besuche seiner Konzerte. Nach seiner zweiten Eheschließung verlegte er seinen Wohnsitz von Chicago Lakeshore Drive nach Radebeul und richtete in seinem Haus das Büro für das CCO ein. Von hier aus organisierte Dieter Kober nun das Management für das Ensemble des CCO. Nach Chicago kam er zumeist nur noch zum Dirigieren von Konzerten und für Vertragsunterzeichnungen. Anlässlich seines 90. Geburtstages 2010 dirigierte Dieter Kober in der Preston Bradley Hall im Chicago Cultural Center nochmals ein großes, für die Öffentlichkeit zugängliches kostenloses Konzert. Am 12. Mai 2013 übergab Dieter Kober im Alter von 93 Jahren und nach 61-jährigem Wirken als Musikdirektor den Taktstock nach einem letzten großen Abschiedskonzert in der Fourth Presbyterian Church an seinen Nachfolger Robert Turizziani. Dieter Kober verstarb am 1. Oktober 2015 in Radebeul bei Dresden im Alter von 95 Jahren. Entsprechend seines letzten Willens fand er seine letzte Ruhestätte auf dem Friedhof Radebeul-Ost.:Ein Leben zwischen zwei Welten – Ein Leben für die Musik 3 Lebenslinien - eine Familie gezeichnet von Verfolgung, Flucht und Exil 4 Vom Flüchtling vor dem Nazi-Regime zum Kämpfer in US-Uniform 5 Als Ritchie Boy zum Kämpfer per Intelligence 5 Geheimdienst-Operation unter Tarn-Adresse und Codenamen „P.O. Box 1142“ 6 Ehemaliger Ritchie Boy - Selbstbewusster Bürger des neuen Heimatlandes 8 Ein Leben für die Musik - Gründung des Chicago Chamber Orchestra (CCO) 9 Neue Wege – denn „Musik macht uns alle zu besseren Menschen“ 10 „Dirigieren ist mein Leben - man muss eine sehr starke Liebe für etwas haben, was man tut“ 11 Lebensräume – vom Chicago Lakeshore Drive nach Radebeul/ Dresden 13 Ehrungen/Auszeichnungen 14 Kommentare 15 Literatur 15