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Homework 7: Logs, Decibels and pH

1. Decibels
Decibels are a measurement of sound intensity. The logarithmic relationship between intensity of a sound and sound level in decibels is given by the following formula:
L = 10 * log (I/Io)
L is the sound level in decibels, I is the intensity of the sound, and Io is the intensity of the softest sound that can be heard by humans.
I/Io is a ratio. This ratio is how many times louder a sound is than the softest audible sound. For this activity, we will only consider the ratio and not the individual pieces of the ratio.
Convert the Continue reading...

Listening Log 3:

Sound of the music: What does the first selection sound like? (How can we describe it in terms of melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color, and form? How is the sound similar to or different from music you are more familiar with?) (2 points)Duke Ellington’s “Harlem Airshaft” is quite interesting and a bit different from the other swing songs I’ve heard so far. The heavy emphasis on the double bass and the snare drum early on as nearly the sole instruments in the song help to make the piece seem a bit quieter, a bit more subdued. Continue reading...

What we have always called “mute” cinema, has never really been mute but what Michel Chion calls as “deaf” cinema since: “[] the reason for using the term ‘deaf cinema’ for films that gave the moviegoer a deaf person’s viewpoint on the action depicted.” (Chion 8). He even mentions that the characters in these films did speak, they even had to gesticulate a lot in order to be better understood by an audience who was not able to hear them. Chion also discusses that a phenomenon used to happen that allowed the audience to confer a voice to the Continue reading...

Deafness is an audio logical disability where the individual has no power to perceiving sound. In reality, deafness is viewed as a disparity in human experience rather than a disability. They are two types of deafness described by the physicians that is, those born naturally without ability to perceive sound who also become dumb and those who lose their ability to hear later in their lives. However, just like any other disability, deafness is recognized by the United Nation Convention on the Rights of person with Disabilities under the article 30. They are granted equal rights just like any Continue reading...

1 When to the sessions of sweet silent thought 2 I summon up remembrance of things past, 3 I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought, 4 And with old woes new wail* my dear time's waste: *bewail5 Then can I drown an eye, unus'd to flow, 6 For precious friends hid in death's dateless night, 7 And weep afresh love's long since cancell'd woe, 8 And moan th' expense of many a vanish'd sight; 9 Then can I grieve at grievances foregone, 10 And heavily from woe to woe tell* o'er *count11 The sad account of Continue reading...

Listening Log 4,A. Sound of the music: What does the first selection sound like? (How can we describe it in terms of melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color, and form? How is the sound similar to or different from music you are more familiar with?) (2 points)“Four Brothers” by Woody Herman is fascinating because of its structure, in which four saxophones (the “brothers”) all play together and have an opportunity to take their own unique solos. The beginning section is very pleasing because of its use of harmony to allow all four saxes to stand out, while each Continue reading...

Introduction

A lot of people have been talking about emotional intelligence and its significance in achieving personal success. As observed by Meek and Schumacher, intellectual intelligence (IQ) contributes only 20% to an individual’s success while emotional intelligence, luck and social class compensates for the rest. Other scholars suggests that emotional intelligence (EI) is twice more important than IQ in almost any job or activity. Decision making, on the other hand, is one of the major functions of leaders and policy makers. Even in an individual and personal level, people often find themselves in a situation where they would have Continue reading...

Learning can be defined as relatively permanent change in an individual that can be manifested in its behavior when exposed to certain conditions and that is a result of individual’s activity. There are three major types of learning that impact our behavior and have been proved to be the most successful: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. Each of these types of learning is important for the understanding of the process of learning acquisition.
Ivan Pavlov, a Russian psychologist, committed his life to investigating operant conditioning. In his study on digestion, Pavlov saw an amazing discovery in Continue reading...

Sex and race are the driving forces that brought rock and roll music to the level of popularity that helped it survive the test of time, social, racial, and cultural criticisms, and the emergence of other music genres. The current research will center on how rock and roll, a musical genre viewed negatively by the established cultural, social, and musical authorities in the 1950s due to its supposed overt sexual messages and its influence from black musical traditions, successfully drove both black and white Americans together and somehow bridged the differences that was brought about by music, race, and Continue reading...

PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology

EXAM 2
Circle the correct answer for every Question below, then answer the rationalization below each question in your own words, from your own schemata:

a. hallucinations. d. increased risk of mistakes.
b. decreased productivity. e. impaired attention & concentration.
c. irritability.
You eliminated one answer. What would it take to cause the thing you eliminated to occur? Explain in your own words in one small paragraph:
Although hallucinations are not caused by having one’s sleep patterns interrupted by shift work or a change in time zones, they are caused by long periods of sleep deprivation, which often befalls Continue reading...

The creative aim of this project is to record, edit, and produce a CD of original music, performed by my band. For these goals to be met, a schedule of activities to be completed, and a list of group, or band member responsibilities, was generated. Following this guide step-by-step would ensure a successful completion of the final project, in a total of 19 weeks. The following outline was created to support both progress, and professionalism during the production and release of the Album, titled “TITLE OF YOUR ALBUM HERE”.
The band included six players, including: Lead singer, Manos Tirokomakis, Continue reading...

One of the most distinctive elements of Terrence Malick’s films, and his work as a director, is the dreamlike, poetic nature of the look and story of his films. Far from being told in traditional narratives, Malick primarily uses evocative imagery and ethereal editing to depict the tragic and beautiful nature of human experience, particularly as it relates to nature. The oblique nature of his storytelling is distinctive and unique, as his characters become ciphers for the difficulty and majesty of life in all its forms, with whispered voiceover practically replacing dialogue and plot points replaced with elegantly-captured Continue reading...

The description of a place:

a) The beauty of its manifestation
The beauty of nature is in its full manifestation. I am alone on a bench in a park, wondering at the scenic panorama before me. It is weekend and beach is filled with people enjoying the blessing of the nature. The vast sea stretches before me and soothes the eyes with its deep blue color. The glistening blue water attracts the sight and refills energy to the soul. The cold water gives me heavenly joy. The view of water gives immense pleasure and joy. Water splashing into the rocks makes the view memorable. Continue reading...

In his book Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter Tom Bissell, who teaches Portland State University and is known for his love of video games, tries to find an answer to the question why are video games so important for people. Using his life experience the author tries to find an answer why people spend hundreds of hours playing video games. He tries to look at this question from different perspectives, discussing the pros and cons of different video games such as Oblivion and Fallout 3. Moreover, the author expressed his opinion how video games differ from all the Continue reading...

Research Question: What is the impact on Motown and its music on popular music of the 21st century?

Introduction: Motown was originally a record company that was founded by Barry Gordy, a black music producer in 1959. He recruited young black musicians from Detroit, Michigan, produced their music and created their on-stage looks. His talented performers came from schools and churches. The music style he created became much more than representative of his record label, it has grown into and entire genre of music in its own right. The exposure and acceptance of the African American performers and their huge success across color lines influenced the music heard today such as Hip Hop and popular music.

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The Olympic Park called the Queen Elizabeth II is situated in the city of London. This park has been built for the purpose of holding the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. This Olympic Park is situated to the east of the city of London.
It is essential for every company to manage its day to day operations and facilities effectively. In today’s competitive market, Facilities Management plays a very important role in the day to day operations of an organization. Effective management of operations is essential because an organization can sustain and continue to grow if customers and Continue reading...

Introduction

Identify the Main Issues in the Chosen Area
When companies try to distinguish between applicants who hold requisite job abilities and ones who do not, it is important that companies severely follow all the regulations and laws affecting recruitment. For example, from the very first phases of recruitment, like the screening stage, companies need to clearly show equal opportunity for all candidates in spite of their sex, age, religion, or ethnic backdrop. Additionally, companies need to cautiously assess their job postings and other recruitment means for ensuring that the language does not suggest any biased preferences. The companies need Continue reading...

Tap dancing is a kind of dance where people move in special shoes. The shoes have special little metal panes glued to the toes. That way, when a person steps with the shoe, we hear a sound a lot louder and more distinct than just a person thumbing their foot down. By moving their ankles and feet correctly, tap dancers create what could be described as a beat. It is as if small drums are being played very quickly. Tap dancers move extremely quick and when dancing together, they can create great beats to listen to.
Tap dancing is Continue reading...

Introduction

For a long time, there have always been debates surrounding the representation of violence in media. The debates always revolve not in what is displayed but rather in the manner in which it is done. The media professionals have a lot of choices when it comes to displaying an event although violence critics say that it is how they do it that matters. The manner will determine a positive or negative effect on the viewers. Violence actions can be displayed in a serene, glamorous, simple or justified ways therefore inspiring a copycat outcome. When gratified, and over emphasized it Continue reading...

Research Question: What is the importance of the Motown sound and its influence on the music of the 21st century?

Introduction
Barry Gordy
Barry Gordy, brief biography, what prompted him to found Motown Records and the people involved in the business (Posner 2005 25-34).
The Music Market during the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, what was popular, where was there a gap in genres, who were the markets that record companies were targeting (Early 2004 15-25).

Early History of Motown

Early Musical Influences, how gospel, blues, jazz and pop standards that influenced both the sound and the aim of Motown to create a new market in the music industry (Holmes 1994).

Influence of the Early Artists

Social (McCarthy 2013)
Religious (McCarthy 2013)
The Labels, there were Continue reading...