The officer facing a charge of cowardice shoots himself with his pistol while awaiting his trial alone. This would be an example of egoistic suicide according to Durkheim's framework, as the officer takes his own life due to feelings of shame and despair over his predicament, unable to cope with the dishonor and uncertainty of the situation. His suicide appears to be a result of his personal morals and sense of duty to his regiment rather than external factors.
The document discusses the author's pursuit of happiness which includes going to their local high school, enjoying various hobbies like biking and UFC training, and plans to join the army after graduating in order to get free schooling and financing for a house. It also briefly mentions Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence and the author's view that citizens who take a life should get the death penalty but people should otherwise be free to do what they like.
This document contains an anonymous survey with questions about documentary viewing habits. It asks respondents for their gender, age group, how many documentaries they watch per month, whether they prefer documentary series or one-off specials, their favorite documentary and host, and favorite type of host. It thanks people for their participation upon completion of the questionnaire.
The document discusses 5 theories of social psychology and provides examples of how each theory can be applied. Theory 1 is prejudice, which refers to negative feelings towards a group. The example shows friends disliking clubgoers. Theory 2 is observational learning, where one learns from observing others. One friend starts smoking after going to clubs. Theory 3 is CORFing, distancing from unsuccessful people. A friend distances from the clubgoing friend due to peer pressure. Theory 4 is confirmation bias, favoring ideas supporting one's beliefs. In an accident, a friend blames the drunk person instead of the driver. Theory 5 is the bystander effect, where more people are less likely to help. Many passed by an injured victim
The soldiers in the book The Things They Carried carried many practical items like can openers, pocket knives, and first aid supplies. They also carried more emotional burdens, like Jimmy Cross who felt shame and carried the death of Lavender "like a stone in his stomach". Henry Dobbins found hope in carrying his girlfriend's pantyhose, while Norman Bowker carried the pressure from his father to win medals. Overall, the book describes both the physical supplies soldiers carried as well as the emotional weights they bore with them during the war.
An analysis of the narrative structure of The Things They Carried
NOTE: Lecture notes are in the notes section of each slide as well citation of articles used.
The Things They Carried: The Technologies (and Resulting Expectations) That O...Ahniwa Ferrari
“You can't tell where you are, or why you're there, and the only certainty is absolute ambiguity.” –Tim O’Brien
Do you ever feel like this in your library? Are you overwhelmed by the flood of new technologies that seem to pop up faster than you can keep up with them? Do you feel like your role is ambiguous when it comes to helping your users find and master the technologies that could actually be of use to them?
Believe it or not, technology doesn’t have to be a battlefield.
This session will focus on the technologies that your users bring in to your libraries, and how those technologies can be used as launch pads into the library services that you are already providing. We’ll talk about smart phones, especially iPhone and Android devices, e-readers such as the Kindle and Nook, and various types of mp3 players and other gadgets. We’ll also cover some of the expectations that these devices create, and learn ways that library staff can meet them. We’ll also talk about some trending technologies, e.g. location-based tools, QR codes, etc, and discuss how libraries can utilize them to serve their patrons.
The officer facing a charge of cowardice shoots himself with his pistol while awaiting his trial alone. This would be an example of egoistic suicide according to Durkheim's framework, as the officer takes his own life due to feelings of shame and despair over his predicament, unable to cope with the dishonor and uncertainty of the situation. His suicide appears to be a result of his personal morals and sense of duty to his regiment rather than external factors.
The document discusses the author's pursuit of happiness which includes going to their local high school, enjoying various hobbies like biking and UFC training, and plans to join the army after graduating in order to get free schooling and financing for a house. It also briefly mentions Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence and the author's view that citizens who take a life should get the death penalty but people should otherwise be free to do what they like.
This document contains an anonymous survey with questions about documentary viewing habits. It asks respondents for their gender, age group, how many documentaries they watch per month, whether they prefer documentary series or one-off specials, their favorite documentary and host, and favorite type of host. It thanks people for their participation upon completion of the questionnaire.
The document discusses 5 theories of social psychology and provides examples of how each theory can be applied. Theory 1 is prejudice, which refers to negative feelings towards a group. The example shows friends disliking clubgoers. Theory 2 is observational learning, where one learns from observing others. One friend starts smoking after going to clubs. Theory 3 is CORFing, distancing from unsuccessful people. A friend distances from the clubgoing friend due to peer pressure. Theory 4 is confirmation bias, favoring ideas supporting one's beliefs. In an accident, a friend blames the drunk person instead of the driver. Theory 5 is the bystander effect, where more people are less likely to help. Many passed by an injured victim
The soldiers in the book The Things They Carried carried many practical items like can openers, pocket knives, and first aid supplies. They also carried more emotional burdens, like Jimmy Cross who felt shame and carried the death of Lavender "like a stone in his stomach". Henry Dobbins found hope in carrying his girlfriend's pantyhose, while Norman Bowker carried the pressure from his father to win medals. Overall, the book describes both the physical supplies soldiers carried as well as the emotional weights they bore with them during the war.
An analysis of the narrative structure of The Things They Carried
NOTE: Lecture notes are in the notes section of each slide as well citation of articles used.
The Things They Carried: The Technologies (and Resulting Expectations) That O...Ahniwa Ferrari
“You can't tell where you are, or why you're there, and the only certainty is absolute ambiguity.” –Tim O’Brien
Do you ever feel like this in your library? Are you overwhelmed by the flood of new technologies that seem to pop up faster than you can keep up with them? Do you feel like your role is ambiguous when it comes to helping your users find and master the technologies that could actually be of use to them?
Believe it or not, technology doesn’t have to be a battlefield.
This session will focus on the technologies that your users bring in to your libraries, and how those technologies can be used as launch pads into the library services that you are already providing. We’ll talk about smart phones, especially iPhone and Android devices, e-readers such as the Kindle and Nook, and various types of mp3 players and other gadgets. We’ll also cover some of the expectations that these devices create, and learn ways that library staff can meet them. We’ll also talk about some trending technologies, e.g. location-based tools, QR codes, etc, and discuss how libraries can utilize them to serve their patrons.
The document provides instructions for a 10th grade English assignment based on the book "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien. Students are asked to write 10 journal entries from the perspective of an American soldier during the Vietnam War. The entries must include descriptions of battles, other soldiers, reasons for US involvement, and tie into themes from O'Brien's book. Students are given resources for research and their work will be evaluated on creativity, accuracy, and effort.
Structured Discusion: Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried"Bruce Clary
This document provides an overview of Tim O'Brien's short story "The Things They Carried" and suggests discussion topics. It lists various methods of character development used in the story, such as direct characterization by the narrator, actions and decisions, names, physical features, clothing, possessions, and how other characters treat them. It also lists the typical equipment and weights carried by soldiers and names several main characters to focus a discussion on. The document aims to structure an in-depth discussion of the characters and themes in O'Brien's story.
This document provides an overview of the concept of metafiction. It defines metafiction as fictional writing that draws attention to itself as an artifact in order to examine the relationship between fiction and reality. Metafiction explores such questions by self-consciously displaying its own methods of construction. It reflects broader cultural interests in how humans construct and mediate their experience of the world. Metafiction uses techniques like violating narrative levels and experimental styles to blur the lines between fiction and reality.
Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried both maps and compasses as well as a great love for Martha that often distracted him from his duties. While daydreaming about Martha and wondering if she was a virgin, one of Cross's soldiers, Ted Lavender, was shot and killed while going to the bathroom. Overcome with guilt, Cross burned the pictures and letters from Martha in an attempt to prevent further distractions and be a better leader to his soldiers.
Tim O'Brien was drafted for the Vietnam War after graduating college, despite actively protesting the war as a student body president. Upon returning from Vietnam, he began writing about his experiences, releasing the memoir "If I Die in a Combat Zone" in 1973. His 1990 novel "The Things They Carried" vividly depicted the emotional, physical, and mental distress endured by soldiers in Vietnam. Drawing on his own experiences in the unpopular war, O'Brien's writing brought the realities of Vietnam to life and shed light on the perceptions of war.
This document discusses modernism and postmodernism in art and culture. It examines how postmodernism emerged in the 1970s as a rejection of modernism's emphasis on realism. Some key characteristics of postmodernism include the breakdown of genres, blurring of fiction and reality, and mixing of high and low cultural references. The document then analyzes Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" music video as an example of postmodern pastiche and intertextuality through its references to classic films like Sunset Boulevard and Vertigo.
The document provides an overview of post-modernism, describing its characteristics, influences in various media such as architecture, art, music, television and movies. Some key aspects of post-modernism discussed are a questioning of truth and reality, mixing of styles and genres, and self-referential works that examine and play with conventions of media. Specific examples across different artistic domains are given to illustrate post-modernist trends and techniques.
Postmodernism literature emerged in the 1940s as a reaction to modernism. It lacks unified principles and is characterized by irony, playfulness, and black humor. Postmodern works blend genres and reference pop culture. Influential authors include Joseph Heller, Kurt Vonnegut, Thomas Pynchon, and Tim O'Brien, who use metafiction and paranoia in novels like Catch-22, Slaughterhouse Five, and The Things They Carried.
Postmodernism is difficult to define but can be understood through three approaches: historical, stylistic, and theoretical. Historically, it emerged as a reaction against modernism and its ideals of progress, reason, and objective truth. Theoretically, thinkers like Lyotard, Baudrillard, and Jameson analyzed postmodernism's rejection of "grand narratives" and emphasis on surface and pastiche over depth. Stylistically, postmodern texts play with conventions, embrace uncertainty, and reference other works through parody and pastiche.
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives. It discusses the human toll in terms of lives lost and wounded for both Vietnam and the United States. It also examines public opinion shifts in the US as the war continued and details several major events and escalations of the war over time under different presidential administrations.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
The document provides instructions for a 10th grade English assignment based on the book "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien. Students are asked to write 10 journal entries from the perspective of an American soldier during the Vietnam War. The entries must include descriptions of battles, other soldiers, reasons for US involvement, and tie into themes from O'Brien's book. Students are given resources for research and their work will be evaluated on creativity, accuracy, and effort.
Structured Discusion: Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried"Bruce Clary
This document provides an overview of Tim O'Brien's short story "The Things They Carried" and suggests discussion topics. It lists various methods of character development used in the story, such as direct characterization by the narrator, actions and decisions, names, physical features, clothing, possessions, and how other characters treat them. It also lists the typical equipment and weights carried by soldiers and names several main characters to focus a discussion on. The document aims to structure an in-depth discussion of the characters and themes in O'Brien's story.
This document provides an overview of the concept of metafiction. It defines metafiction as fictional writing that draws attention to itself as an artifact in order to examine the relationship between fiction and reality. Metafiction explores such questions by self-consciously displaying its own methods of construction. It reflects broader cultural interests in how humans construct and mediate their experience of the world. Metafiction uses techniques like violating narrative levels and experimental styles to blur the lines between fiction and reality.
Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried both maps and compasses as well as a great love for Martha that often distracted him from his duties. While daydreaming about Martha and wondering if she was a virgin, one of Cross's soldiers, Ted Lavender, was shot and killed while going to the bathroom. Overcome with guilt, Cross burned the pictures and letters from Martha in an attempt to prevent further distractions and be a better leader to his soldiers.
Tim O'Brien was drafted for the Vietnam War after graduating college, despite actively protesting the war as a student body president. Upon returning from Vietnam, he began writing about his experiences, releasing the memoir "If I Die in a Combat Zone" in 1973. His 1990 novel "The Things They Carried" vividly depicted the emotional, physical, and mental distress endured by soldiers in Vietnam. Drawing on his own experiences in the unpopular war, O'Brien's writing brought the realities of Vietnam to life and shed light on the perceptions of war.
This document discusses modernism and postmodernism in art and culture. It examines how postmodernism emerged in the 1970s as a rejection of modernism's emphasis on realism. Some key characteristics of postmodernism include the breakdown of genres, blurring of fiction and reality, and mixing of high and low cultural references. The document then analyzes Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" music video as an example of postmodern pastiche and intertextuality through its references to classic films like Sunset Boulevard and Vertigo.
The document provides an overview of post-modernism, describing its characteristics, influences in various media such as architecture, art, music, television and movies. Some key aspects of post-modernism discussed are a questioning of truth and reality, mixing of styles and genres, and self-referential works that examine and play with conventions of media. Specific examples across different artistic domains are given to illustrate post-modernist trends and techniques.
Postmodernism literature emerged in the 1940s as a reaction to modernism. It lacks unified principles and is characterized by irony, playfulness, and black humor. Postmodern works blend genres and reference pop culture. Influential authors include Joseph Heller, Kurt Vonnegut, Thomas Pynchon, and Tim O'Brien, who use metafiction and paranoia in novels like Catch-22, Slaughterhouse Five, and The Things They Carried.
Postmodernism is difficult to define but can be understood through three approaches: historical, stylistic, and theoretical. Historically, it emerged as a reaction against modernism and its ideals of progress, reason, and objective truth. Theoretically, thinkers like Lyotard, Baudrillard, and Jameson analyzed postmodernism's rejection of "grand narratives" and emphasis on surface and pastiche over depth. Stylistically, postmodern texts play with conventions, embrace uncertainty, and reference other works through parody and pastiche.
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives. It discusses the human toll in terms of lives lost and wounded for both Vietnam and the United States. It also examines public opinion shifts in the US as the war continued and details several major events and escalations of the war over time under different presidential administrations.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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