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On the straightforward models: Creation and Dispersal as contributions of anthropology to a theoretical framework. Godin Benoît When it comes to the innovation of technology, one theory often looked at is considered the “straightforward model”. In a nutshell, this model states that technological ingenuity occurs in a linear (straight) fashion, beginning with basic theoretical research, going on to apply this research and consequently developing technology using the knowledge gained. Over the…

take every day ordinary objects and would place them out of context, forcing the viewer to look at it in a different perspective and question the meaning. For instance his painting named Son of Man. It is a portrait of a man in an overcoat with a bowler hat standing in front of a wall with the ocean and the clouds behind him. The mans face is largely obscured with a green apple hovering in front of his face, just enough to cover it, but leaving part of the eye exposed. Look closely at the right…

In 1935, Walter Benjamin, a German philosopher as well as cultural critic, argued that art, in an age of excessive mechanical production and reproduction would be based and revolve around politics and current events. Benjamin analyzed through his essay, “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,” the shifting focus of films and art from the classical traditional world, to the modern, industrial age. Benjamin believed that the world was transitioning from a time where “unique” was…

The entertainment of sport in almost all variations has changed drastically over the years. The changes can be noticed in many different aspects such as: presentation, money, audience etc. With these alterations the language has inevitably transitioned as well. A lot of the language used in sport derives from the context of commentary, magazines and even news headlines. Through studying the language techniques prevalent in contexts within these categories, contrasts can be distinguished between…

'I try and instill faith in the players and give them self-belief and really empower them to be the best they can be' The above line had been quoted after one of his winning matches by Steve Waugh,one of the most inspirational leaders in sports and society. Steve Waugh started off as a talented cricketer at the age of 17. While playing first grade cricket in Sydney ,he was selected for the New South Wales side, and wore the baggy green cap for the first time in 1985 when he was on a tour of…

We all have had our fair share of celebrity crushes, especially on a star sports personality. Be it cheering them from sidelines or while watching a live match on television, a fan shares a special with their idol. In fact, there have been times when overenthusiastic fans went on to propose marriage to their dream ‘lovers’. And it most definitely made a memorable sight to watch, especially if it’s recorded on camera. Remember tennis legend Steff Graf’s sassy reply to her admirer who shouted,…

More Tentative Care Should be Given to Athletes The greatly beloved sport of American football has been under intense scrutiny in the more recent years for what some consider severe concussions the players receive from playing the game, as well as lack of aid that is being provided for them. Prevention and proper care should be taken very seriously and should not be put off to the side for the enjoyment of others. Coaches should take the player's health more seriously and find ways for…

Arm, scouts searching for players, went all the way to India to see if there are any cricket players who can play baseball. “They don't play baseball in India. That's right. They don't. They play cricket. But we think that we can convert a cricket bowler into a baseball pitcher.” (Million Dollar Arm) The novel and film, both have shown that given the chance the least likely of people may turn out to be the players you are…

The next episode is Galahad’s date with Daisy, a white English Girl. In this episode, racism puzzles Galahad and he tries to find explanation for it. Galahad finally vents out his anger at ‘black’ and he thinks that his ‘black’ is the culprit for the humiliation he faced. He explains in disgust: Lord, what it is we people do in this world that we have to suffer so? What it is we want that the white people and then find it so hard to give? A little work, a little food, a little place to sleep.…

“It is only recently that we have understood traumatic brain injuries, the helmets that we are using today were not designed to protect the brain, they are designed to protect the skull fracture”(University Study). People everywhere around the world are receiving concussions everyday for everyday activities or participating in a sport. A concussion is a temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. The term is also used loosely of the aftereffects such as confusion or temporary…