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This thesis seeks to offer a rhetorical explanation to the sudden rise of superhero films in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This study draws on the theoretical writings of Kenneth Burke and his concepts of equipment for living and form. I argue through the rhetorical usage of form these films have constructed symbols that respond to the trauma and fears audiences experience living in the context of a post 9/11 world. Chapter one outlines a historical literature review tracing the origins of superhero films to their literary roots in comic books. This literature review outlines the history of comic book characters addressing social fear and trauma throughout the United States'' history and suggests that superhero movies continue this tradition through the visual medium of film. Chapter two constructs a methodology in which to critically examine these films. The chapter outlines Burke''s concept of the Symbol and Barry Brummett''s notion of the rhetorical homology. With this methodology in place, chapter three and four present case studies explicating how form manifests itself in specific superhero films and explores the rhetorical influence these movies have on audiences. Chapter three examines the Symbol that is found within three films: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and Spider-man. Chapter four looks critically at the rhetorical homology that exists between the film 300 and the Bush administrations justification of the Iraq invasion. Furthermore, chapter four defines the Mask found in V for Vendetta as a site for political protest and a rhetorical source of empowerment for the disenfranchised. The concluding chapter investigates the ramifications of these symbols and critiques the messages some of them suggest to audiences and also discusses the opportunity for further research in the subject area.

In a classic confrontation of good versus evil, Special Agent Michael Griffin returns from The Vendetta to stalk a backwoods predator. Lost in a dark blur of booze and depression after the death of his wife, it''s a last chance for Griffin to rebuild himself as a cop and as a man. With a knack for thinking like his suspects, a talent for following cold trails, and no qualms about crossing the lines of legality in order to stop a child killer, he backtracks thirteen years to close the gap on Choctaw''s elusive psychopath. Tortured by reluctant desire for a tantalizing exotic woman, frustrated by his just-out-of-the-closet partner, hated by Choctaw''s Sheriff, and backed by a most unlikely posse, Griffin races to stop The Reaper before he kills again.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. Sams Teach Yourself Adobe® AIR™ Programming in 24 Hours Michael Givens Covers version 1.5 of Adobe AIR In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be up and running with Adobe AIR 1.5. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon a real-world foundation allowing you to learn the essentials of Adobe AIR from the ground up. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Adobe AIR 1.5 tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge of Adobe AIR 1.5. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you alternative ways to do something. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Learn how to… Utilize the AIR SDK Write an AIR application with HTML Write an AIR application with Flash CS3 or Dreamweaver CS3 Write an AIR application with PDF integration Debug an AIR application Distribute an AIR application Use the AIR APIs Leverage server-side features for AIR Michael Givens is the CTO of U Saw It Enterprises, a Web technology consulting firm based in Spring, Texas. He is an Adobe Community Expert and an Adobe Corporate Champion known to share his experience and evangelism of all things Adobe. Certified in ColdFusion 5 and as an Advanced CFMX Developer, he has been using ColdFusion since the days of Allaire Spectra and Flex since it was known as Royale. He is the coauthor of Adobe AIR Programming Unleashed (Sams Publishing) and has written articles for the ColdFusion Developer’s Journal and the Flex Developer’s Journal. He also wrote a digital Short Cut titled Apollo in Flight for Sams Publishing. Michael blogs regularly at www.flexination.info. Category: Programming/Application Development Covers: Adobe AIR User Level: Beginning–Intermediate

Covers version 1.5 of Adobe AIR Written to help you hit the ground running, this book teaches you how to build state-of-the-art rich desktop applications on the breakthrough Adobe AIR platform. Stacy Tyler Young, Michael Givens, and Dimitrios Gianninas illustrate the power of this technology through practical application examples based on the official 1.5 release of Adobe AIR. You’ll discover how Adobe AIR helps you solve problems you just couldn’t solve before by extending the reach of your web applications onto users’ desktops. Building on your existing knowledge of Adobe Flex, HTML, JavaScript, and Ajax software, you’ll master the powerful Adobe AIR platform--moving quickly from task-oriented examples to larger-scale, real-world projects. The authors don’t just cover coding--they help you maximize your effectiveness throughout the entire development lifecycle via design patterns, frameworks, build process, continuous integration, and automated testing. If you’re ready to build the next generation of rich hybrid desktop applications, Adobe AIR is the development platform you’ve been searching for...and this is the book you need to kick-start new projects using this exciting new technology.

This paper compares the views of Bosnian and Romanian business students on the ethics of tax evasion. Wilcoxon tests found that their views were significantly different for 12 of the 18 fact situations examined.

Topics covered: The evolution, distribution, taxonomy and physical characteristics of Britain''s two native oaks, the pedunculate and the sessile; Ecological significance and the flora and fauna associated with oaks; Pests, diseases and galls as well as the impact of pollution and the likely effect of climate change; Ancient oaks, conservation, and the general and cultural history of the oak. Includes a useful glossary and an extensive bibliography

In writing my first book I was inspired by art, music and poetry, all of which I need to survive, all part of my civility I hope you will find a favorite verse within this collection and the romantic in me has a vision of you taking a sip of life from a shapely cup and the thoughts of perfume in drift across an evenings pillow.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. With the release of the Apollo alpha, the code name of Adobe''s new technology, the next generation of rich desktop applications is already under way. At an accelerating rate, new Apollo applications are vying for your PC''s desktop real estate. Combining the existing web technologies you already know (Flex, AJAX, HTML, and others) with the Apollo runtime allows you to create engaging experiences for both Windows and Mac platforms that function even while disconnected from the network. In this Digital Short Cut, you will learn about the Apollo alpha and see a sample workflow for taking your current web development and server-side skills and applying them to create a new kind of desktop application. After reading this Short Cut, you will be well on your way to creating a different kind of desktop experience. Beginning with a sample application, Hello Apollo World, and progressing to a real-world desktop application, Go Fly, you will learn about some of the most important aspects of this exciting new technology. Apollo in Flight is targeted for developers that want just the facts - no fluff, only stuff.

One good cop. One part-time hooker. Both dead. Michael Griffin is a cop. Narcotics. Tough as nails. The man you want at your back when things get bad-the man to avoid if you are bad. His friends have been murdered; one tagged a suicide, the other discarded like yesterday''s garbage. But Griffin values his friends, doesn''t sort them by race or profession, and he wants justice. True justice. If he can''t get it from within the system, he''ll take his game out of bounds, rules be damned. The Vendetta is the story of Griffin''s pursuit of renegade criminals responsible for a string of brutal murders. Cops and mobsters, wives and lovers, hookers and dealers-meet them all as Griffin plunges into the murky depths of the underworld. Street-smarts and gut instinct put him on the trail, pure determination keeps him alive when he becomes the hunted, and don''t-give-a-damn courage carries him through to the end of his quest. "Tyler has penned a mystery-thriller masterpiece. It''s got it all: drug dealers, the mob, prostitutes, strippers, bikers, murderers, traitors, and a courageous and talented team of street cops?all told with such authenticity, wit, page-turning realism, and edge-of-your seat suspense that it would make you swear the author must have worked the dark streets of this very town as an undercover agent himself. Not for the faint of heart. It''s HOT!" Robert Gelinas Author, The Mustard Seed

The ethics of tax evasion has been discussed sporadically in the theological and philosophical literature for at least 500 years. Martin Crowe wrote a doctoral thesis that reviewed much of that literature in 1944. The debate revolved around about 15 issues. Over the centuries, three main views evolved on the topic. This paper begins with a review of the literature and identifies the main issues and summarizes the three main viewpoints that have emerged over the centuries. It then reports on the results of a survey of business and economics students in Macau who were asked their opinions on the ethics of tax evasion. The survey consisted of 15 statements, representing the three viewpoints that have emerged over the centuries. Participants were asked to signify the extent of their agreement with each statement by placing a number from 1 to 7 in the space provided. One hundred eighty-seven (187) usable responses were received. The data were then analyzed to determine which of the three viewpoints was dominant among the sample population. Male scores were also compared to female scores to determine if the responses differed by gender. Males were significantly more opposed to tax evasion than females for 3 of the 15 cases. Gender differences were insignificant for the other 12 cases.

Tax evasion is a worldwide phenomenon. The problem is especially acute in transition and developing economies, since they do not have an appropriate infrastructure in place to collect taxes. Attitudes of the citizenry are an important factor in the collection of taxes. The present study reviews the attitudes of taxpayers in 33 countries on the issue of the ethics of tax evasion and considers demographic differences (gender, age, education and income level) that may impact these attitudes. The data examined was collected as part of a larger study on human beliefs and values. This study found that women are more opposed to tax evasion than men; older people are more opposed to tax evasion than younger people; less educated people are more opposed to tax evasion than better educated people; and poorer people are more opposed to tax evasion than wealthier people.

Describes skin and its many attributes, including its color, its elasticity, and all the things it does.

With the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Louisville mobilized to fight Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Citizens of all races and economic classes united in the effort, both abroad and at home. Louisville''s many industries banded together as well: the Mengel Company made wood products used in the war, and its staff burned a Nazi flag in an employee-held rally; Reynolds Aluminum Company manufactured arms and other war materials; Liberty National Bank sold war bonds at special windows; and the Louisville Ford Motor Company made at least 93,389 military jeeps out of the roughly 500,000 employed in the war. Perhaps Louisville''s most significant war contribution, though, was the use of Bowman Field as a United States Army Air Corps Detachment Squadron. The pilots trained there were vital to the war effort.

Annotation. Ethical and legal issues are explored in detail, as are electronic counseling services. Relevant resources, Web sites, and software designed to enhance th counseling process are also included in this cutting-edge manual.

Données de base sur l''acccord de Marrakech et l''OMC / influence du régime de l''OMC sur le commerce des services / GATS / les travaux du NGBT / conséquences et possibilités.

Niveau des taxes d''interconnexion / tarification "en gros" ou "au détail" / surtaxes sociales / évaluation en moyenne ou par catégories / intégration ou séparation / taxes par minute ou taxes de capacité / équipement des locaux de l''abonné / interconnexion des différents réseaux avec le RTPC.