The Golden Lily Chapter 17

ADRIANS CAR DROVE LIKE A DREAM.When I got behind the wheel, I nearly forgot to snap for any pursuit. In fact, I nearly forgot that I was supposed to be taking us to Wolfes and demo Adrian how to use a bring to get offher shift. Instead, I was caught up in the way the engine hummed around us and in the scent of the leather.Leaving his neighborhood, I had to restrain myself from flooring it in the move streets of downtown Palm Springs. This was a car screaming to be let loose on the open road. I had admired Braydens Mustang, plainly I adore this unitaryness.I feel like Ive just crashed close toones date, Adrian remarked, once we were get on the risqueway. no.one had tailed us reveal of downtown, making me feel oft safer. Like Im intruding on you 2. If you involve to drop me off approximatelyw here(predicate), Ill generalize.Huh?Id been paying c arful oersight to the way the car built up to higher speeds, some(prenominal) through sound and feel. The Mustang was in st unning shape. People often move over the idea that classic cars argon expensive. They argon if theyre in good condition. Most arent. When somethings sit down around for years without care, it inevitably f totallys apart, which is wherefore so many older cars are fixer-uppers. Not Adrians. This had been maintained and restored throughout the years and had probably never left the state of California meaning it hadnt faced harsh winters. That all added up to a high price tag, making it that much than than more besotted that Adrian had bought something he couldnt drive.I groaned. Im sorry I dont endure what I was infering. Well, I material body of knew. Id been wondering what my odds of a ticket would be if I stony-broke the speed limit to see how fast we could go. I shouldve been walking you through this as soon as I developed the car. I promise I entrust when we leave Wolfes, all the steps. For now, I guess we can recap the basics. This is the clutchAdrian didnt seem a nnoyed by my neglect. If anything, he styleed diverted and simply listened to my explanations with a small, ataraxis smile on his face.Wolfe looked just as disreputable as he had fail time, complete with the eye patch and what I suspected were the same Bermuda shorts as before. I hoped hed done laundry since then. Despite his appearance, he was ready to go when our class assembled and seemed competent in his subject matter. Although he reminded us again closely the importance of avoiding conflicts and being aware of ones surroundings, he quickly moved past those points and focused on actually practicing more physical ways of protecting oneself.Considering how much Adrian had complained last time roughly the boring safety talk, I figured hed be excited that we were pretty much jumping right into some action. Instead, that amused look from the car vanished, and he grew increasingly tense as Wolfe explained what he needinessed us to do in our partnered practice sessions.When the time actually came to practice, Adrian looked blatantly unhappy.Whats the matter? I entreated. I suddenly remembered last time, when Adrian had freaked out over my attack. Maybe he hadnt really expected hed have to get here. Come on, these are simple. You wont get dirty.Even when teaching more combative actions, Wolfe was still an advocate of keeping things fast and simple. We werent generateing to learn to beat someone up. These maneuvers were effective promoter of distracting an assailant so that we could escape. Most were done with the dummies, since we could hardly try to scotch fingers in each former(a)s eyes. Adrian went through those motions diligently, if silently. It was working directly with me that he seemed to have a problem with.Wolfe noniced it too as he made his rounds. Come on, boy She cant try to escape if you dont try to hold her. Shes non going to smart you, and you wont hurt her. The maneuver in question was actually one that wouldve been helpful the nigh t Id been grabbed in the alley. So, I was eager to practice it and frustrated that Adrian kept precisely halfheartedly helping. He was supposed to put an arm around my torso and attempt to cover my mouth. Unfortunately, his efforts were so weak and his hold so loose that I didnt use up any special(a) techniques to escape. I could have simply walked right out of his arms.With Wolfe in that respect, Adrian made a slightly better showing as an assailant still immediately resorted to his former ways once we were alone. Lets switch, I state at last, nearly wanting to pull my hair out. You try to escape me. Make up for last time. I couldnt believe that Adrians sluggish attitude had turned out to be the problem here. Id expected the hang-up would be me not wanting to suggestion a vampire, but it didnt bother me at all. I wasnt ideateing of him as a vampire. He was Adrian, and my partner in this class. I required him to learn the move. It was all very pragmatic. If I didnt know bet ter, Id almost say that Adrian was afraid to touch me, which made no sense. Moroi didnt have those hang-ups.Was something wrong with me? Why wouldnt Adrian touch me?Whats going on? I demanded, once we were in the car and headed spur to the city. I get that youre not an athlete, but what happened in thither? Adrian refused to meet my eyes and instead stared pointedly out the window. I dont think this is really my thing. I was all about playing action hero before, but now I dont know. This is a meritless idea. Its more work than I thought. There was a flippant, dismissive intent in his voice that I hadnt heard in a while.What happened to you finishing things you started? I asked. You told me you had changed.That was for art, verbalize Adrian quickly. Im still in those classes, arent I? I didnt jump ship on those. I just dont want to do this one anymore. Dont worry. Now that Ive got more money, Ill pay you back the class fee. You wont be out anything.That doesnt matter, I argued. I ts still a waste Especially since what Wolfes showing us isnt really that difficult. Were not rive ourselves apart like Eddie and Angeline would.Why is this so hard for you to stick with and learn? My earlier self-doubt returned. Do you just not want to work with me? Is at that place is there something wrong with me?No Of course not. Absolutely not, state Adrian. In my periphery, I saw him finally look at me. Maybe there are only so many things I can learn at once. I mean, Im supposed to also be learning to drive a stick shift. Not that I see that happening. I wanted to slap myself on the forehead. In my frustration over class, Id completely forgotten again about showing Adrian how to drive. I felt like an idiot, even though I was still mad at him for giving up on Wolfe. I checked the time. I had things to do tonight at Amberwood but felt obligated to make up for my shoddy teaching.Well practice once were back in your neighborhood, I promised. Well start slow, and Ill show you eve rything you need to do. I faculty even let you try driving around the block tonight if you seem like youre paying attention to the lesson. The transformation in Adrian was remarkable. He went from sullen and uncomfortable to cheerful and energetic. I couldnt figure it out. Sure, I found cars and driving fascinating, but technically speaking, there was a lot more detail to learn about manual transmission than there was in Wolfes evasive techniques. Why were those difficult for him, but the clutch was clear?I stuck around for about an hour when we got back. To his credit, Adrian paid attention to every word I said, although his results were inconsistent whenever I quizzed him or actually let him try something. Sometimes hed respond like a pro. Other times, hed seem totally lost on things I could have sworn hed picked up. By the end of the hour, I felt safe enough with him driving the car at low speeds on empty streets. He was a long way from the highway or stop-and-go traffic of a b usy city.Looks like weve got more lessons in our future, I told him when we finished. Id parked the car behind his building, and we were walking back toward the main entrance and Latte.Do not take that car beyond a half-mile radius. I checked the odometer. Ill know.Noted, he said, still wearing that smirky smile. Whens the next lesson? You want to scrape back tomorrow night?Cant, I said. Im going out with Brayden. I was surprised at how much I was looking forward to it. Not only did I want to make things up to him after the dance, but I also just wanted a dose of normality well, at least the kind of normality Brayden and I had together.Plus, things with Adrian were feeling really weirdOh. Adrians smile fell. Well. I understand. I mean, love and romance and all that.Were going to the textile museum, I said. Its cool, though Im not incontestable how much love and romance therell really be there.Adrian nearly came to a halt. Theres a textile museum here? What do people do there?We ll, they look at um, textiles. Theres actually a great exhibit on I stopped as we reached the front of the building. There, behind Latte, was a familiar car, the lease that Sonya and Dimitri were using. I looked questioningly at Adrian.Were you expecting them tonight?No, he said, resuming his walk to the door. Theyve got a key, though, so I suppose they can make themselves at home anytime. They do it a lot, actually. He eats my food, and she uses my hair stuff.I followed him. Hopefully its just Dimitri.After our recent revelations about the hunters, Sonya was pretty much under house arrest.Or so I thought. When we walked into the apartment, she was sitting on the couch. No Dimitri in sight. She glanced up at us from her laptop.Thank goodness youre here, she said, directing her words to me. Jill said you two were out and I was hoping to catch you.Something told me no good would come out of her wanting to catch me, but I had greater concerns. What are you doing here? I asked, half- expecting hunters to come through the door. Youre supposed to be at Clarences until you leave town.Day after tomorrow, she confirmed. She stood eyes alight with whatever had drive her here. But I needed to talk to you now face-to-face.I wouldve come to you, I protested. Its not safe for you to be out.Im fine, she said. I made sure I wasnt followed. This was too important. She was breathless and excited. much important than being caught by wannabe vampire hunters? Debatable.Adrian crossed his arms and looked surprisingly disapproving. Well, its too juvenile now.Whats going on?We got the results back from Sydneys blood, explained Sonya.My heart stopped. No, I thought. No, no, no.Just like with Dimitris blood, zilch physiological showed up, she said. Nothing unusual with proteins, antibodies, or anything like that.Relief poured through me. Id been right. Nothing special about me, no inexplicable properties.And in so far at the same time, I felt a tiny pang of regret. I wasnt the o ne who would fix everything.We sent it to a Moroi research lab this time, not an Alchemist one, Sonya continued. One of the researchers an farming user felt a hum of earth magic. Just like how Adrian and I felt spirit in Dimitris blood. The technician had other types of magic users examine your sample, and all four basic elements were detected.That panic returned. She had me on an emotional roller coaster, one that left me nauseous.Magic in my blood? A moment later, I understood. Of course there is, I said slowly.I touched my cheek. The tattoo has vampire blood and magic in it. Thats what it is. There are different degrees of charms in it from different users. That would show up in my blood. I shivered. Even with a logical explanation, it was a scary thing accepting that there was magic in my blood. Ms. Terwilligers spells were still anathema to me, but at least there was some comfort in knowing they drew magic from foreign of me. But knowing I had something internal? That was terrifying. And yet, I couldnt be surprised at this go steadying, not with the tattoo.Sonya nodded along. Yes, of course. But there must be something about that cabal thats repulsive to Strigoi. It may be the key to all of our work To my surprise, Adrian took a few steps toward me, and there was a tension in his stance that was fiercely protective.So you know Alchemist blood has magic in it, he said. Thats no surprise. Case closed.What do you want from her now?Another sample to start, said Sonya eagerly. Theres no(prenominal) left in the original vial I took, once all the testing was done. I know this sounds strange, but itd also be useful if a Moroi could well, taste your blood and see if it has the same repulsive quality as it did to Strigoi.Fresh blood would be ideal, but even Im not deluded enough to ask you to submit to a feeding.We should simply be able to use your sample and No, I said. I stumbled backward, horrified. Absolutely not. Whether its from a neck or a vial, th eres no way Im giving my blood for anyone to taste. Do you know how wrong that is? I know you do it all the time with feeders, but Im not one of them. I should never have given you the depression sample. You dont need me for any of this. Spirits the key. Lees proof that former Strigoi are the ones you need to examine.Sonya wasnt cowed by my outburst. She pushed forward, though her tone was gentler. I understand your fear, but think of the applications If something in your blood makes you resistant to Strigoi, then you could save countless lives.Alchemists arent resistant, I said. That tattoo isnt protecting us, if thats what youre getting at. Do you think that in all our history, there havent been Alchemists who were turned Strigoi?Well, of course, she said. Her words were hesitant, encouraging me.So, the magic you sensed in me is irrelevant. Its just the tattoo. All Alchemists have it.Maybe ours tastes bad, but Alchemist blood has nothing to do with Strigoi turning. It still happe ns to us. I was rambling but didnt care.Sonya grew perplexed, her mind running through the implications of this news. But do all Alchemists have bad-tasting blood? If so, how would a Strigoi be able to drain them?Maybe it varies by person, I said. Or maybe some Strigoi are tougher than others. I dont know. Regardless, we arent the ones to focus on.Unless theres just something special about you, mused Sonya.No. I didnt want that. I didnt want to be scrutinized, locked behind glass like Keith. I couldnt be. I prayed she wouldnt see how scared I was.Theres plenty thats special about her, said Adrian dryly. But her bloods not up for dispute.Why are you pushing this again after last time?Sonya glared at Adrian. Im not doing this for selfish reasons, you know that I want to save our people. I want to save all our people. I dont want to see any new Strigoi added to the world. No one should live like that. A haunted look shone in her eyes, as a memory seized her. That kind of bloodlust and complete lack of empathy for any other livelihood creature no one can imagine what its like. Youre hollow. A walking nightmare, and yetyou just dont careFunny attitude, said Adrian, seeing as you purposely chose to become one. Sonya paled, and I felt torn. I appreciated Adrians exculpation but also pitied Sonya. Shed explained to me in the past about how spirits instability the same instability Adrian feared had driven her to turning Strigoi. Looking back at her decision, she regretted it more than anything else in her life. She wouldve submitted herself for punishment, but no court knew how to handle her berth.Doing that was a mistake, she said coldly. One Ive learned from which is why Im so anxious to save others from that fate.Well, then find a way to do it without dragging Sydney into it You know how she feels about us Adrian faltered as he glanced at me, and I was surprised to almost detect bitterness in his voice. You know how the Alchemists feel. Keep involving her, and youll get her in trouble with them. And if youre so convinced theyve got the answers, ask them for volunteers and do experiments that way.Id help with that, I offered. Getting authorized subjects for you. Id talk to my superiors.Theyd like to see an end to Strigoi as much as you.When Sonya didnt answer right away, Adrian guessed why. She knows theyd say no, Sage. Thats why shes appealing to you directly and why they didnt send your blood to an Alchemist lab.Why cant you both see how important this is? asked Sonya, a desperate longing to do good in her eyes. It made me feel guilty and conflicted.I do, said Adrian. You think I dont want to see every single one of those bastard Strigoi wiped from the face of the earth? I do But not at the cost of forcing people to do things they dont want to.Sonya gave him a long, level look. I think youre letting your personalised feelings interfere with this. Your emotions are going to ruin our research. He smiled. Well, then. Be glad youll be free of me in two days. Sonya glanced between the two of us, looked like she was about to protest, and then thought better of it. Without another word she left, her face defeated. Again, I felt torn. In theory, I knew she was right but my gut just couldnt agree. I didnt mean to upset her, I said at last.Adrians face showed no sympathy. She shouldnt have upset you. She knows how you feel.I still felt a little bad, yet I couldnt shake the feeling that if I gave this, Id be asked to give more and more. I recalled the day Eddie and Dimitri had been coated in spirit magic. No way could I risk getting involved to that level. I was already pushing my limits too far. I know but its hard, I said. I like Sonya. I gave her the first vial, so I can see why she thought the second would be easy.Doesnt matter, he said. No is no.I really will adduce it to the Alchemists, I said. Maybe theyll want to help. I didnt think Id get in too much trouble for the first vial. The Alchemists endorsed the initial experiments after all, and Id probably get points for standing up to vampire peer pressure for the other sample.He shrugged. If they do, great. If not, its not your responsibility.Well, thanks for gallantly coming to my defense again, I teased. Maybe youd be more into Wolfes training if you got to protect someone else instead of yourself? The earlier smile returned. I just dont like seeing people bullied, thats all.But you should come back to Wolfe with me, I urged. You need a chance to try to get at me.Like that, he was serious again. He looked away. I dont know, Sage. Well see. For now, well just focus on the driving when you can get away from your boyfriend, of course. I left shortly after that, still confused about his weird behavior. Was that some of spirits crazy set up on the mind? One minute, he was brave and defensive. The next, he was down and obstinate. Maybe there was a pattern or some type of debate behind it all, but it was beyond my analytical abilities.Back at Amb erwood, I immediately headed for the library to get a book for my English class. Ms. Terwilliger had lightened up on my usual work so that I could devote more time to crafting her spells. Since her independent study which was supposed to be my easy elective took up more time than my other classes, it was refreshing to focus on something else for a change. As I was leaving the British Lit section, I caught sight of Jill and Eddie studying together at a table. That wasnt weird, exactly. What was weird was that Micah wasnt with them.Hey, guys, I said, slipping into a seat. Hard at work?Do you know how weird it is to be repeating my of age(p) year? asked Eddie. I cant even blow it off either. I have to get decent grades to stay here. I grinned. Hey, all knowledge is worth having.He tapped the papers in front of him. Yeah? You got any knowledge on the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in fiction?Edith Wharton, I said automatically. He scrawled something onto his paper, and I turned to Jill. How are things with you? Wheres Micah?Jill had her chin propped in her hand and was gazing at me with the weirdest look. It was almost languid. It took her a few moments to snap out of her daze and respond. The dreamy look became embarrassed and then dismayed. She glanced down at her book.Sorry. I was just thinking how good you look in taupe. What did you ask?Micah? I prompted.Oh. Right. Hes got stuff to do.I was pretty sure that was the shortest explanation shed ever given me. I tried to remember what Id last heard on their status. You guys patched things up, right?Yeah. I guess. He understood about Thanksgiving. She brightened. Hey, Eddie and I were talking about that. Do you think we could all have a big family-style Thanksgiving at Clarences? Do you think hed mind? We could all help, and itd be lots of fun. I mean, aside from the cover, we really are like a family. Eddie says he can make the turkey.I think Clarence would love that, I said, happy to see her cheery agai n. Then, I replayed her words. I turned to Eddie incredulously. You know how to make a turkey? How would you have learned that? From what I knew, most dhampirs stayed nearly year-round at their schools from an early age. Not a lot of culinary time.Hey, he said, straight-faced. All knowledge is worth having. Jill laughed. He wouldnt check me either.You know, Angeline claims she can cook, said Eddie. We were talking about it at breakfast.She says she knows about cooking turkey too, so if we tag-team, we can pull it off. Of course, shell probably want to hunt and execute her own.Probably, I said. It was amazing that he was talking about working with her on anything.It was even amazing that he could speak about her fondly, without a grimace. I was rootage to think more and more that her display at the assembly had been a good thing. We didnt need animosity in this group. Well, I got what I came for, so Im caput back. Ill see you in the morning.See you, said Eddie.Jill said nothing, and when I glanced over, I saw that she was watching me again with that weird, enraptured look. She sighed happily. Adrian had a great time with you at your class tonight, you know.I nearly rolled my eyes. The bond leaves no secrets. He didnt always seem to be having a good time.No, he really did, she insure me. A dopey smile crossed her features. He loves that you love the car more than he does and thinks its awesome youre getting so good in your defense class. Not that thats a surprise. Youre always so good at everything, and you dont even realize it. You dont even realize half the things you do like how you watch out for others and never even think about yourself.Even Eddie looked a little astonished by that. He and I exchanged puzzled looks. Well, I said awkwardly, really unsure how to handle this Sydney lovefest. I decided escape was my best option. Thanks. Ill see you later and hey. Whered you get that?Huh? she asked, blinking out of her enraptured haze.Jill was wearing a s ilk scarf painted in rich jewel tones, almost reminding me of a peacocks tail. It also reminded me of something else, but I couldnt quite put my finger on it. The scarf. Ive seen it before.Oh. She ran her fingers over the smooth material. Lia gave it to me.What? When did you see her?She stopped by the dorm yesterday to give the dresses back again. I didnt tell you because I knew youd want to return them.I do, I said adamantly.Jill sighed. Come on, lets just keep them. Theyre so pretty. And you know shell just bring them back anyway.Well deal with that later. Tell me about the scarf.Its no big deal. She was stressful to pitch me on this scarf collection Yeah, yeah, she told me too. How she could make it so no one recognized you. I shook my head, feeling a surprising total of anger. Was nothing under my control anymore? I cant believe she went behind my back Please tell me you didnt sneak off with her to do a characterisation shoot.No, no, said Jill quickly. Of course not. But you dont think I mean, you dont think theres any way she could pull it off? Hide me?I tried to keep my tone gentle. After all, I was mad at Lia, not Jill. Maybe. Maybe not. You know we cant take the chance.Jill nodded, face sad. Yeah.I left feeling annoyed and was so distract that I nearly ran into Trey. When he didnt respond to my greeting, I realized he was even more distracted than I was. There was a haunted look in his eyes, and he seemed exhausted.You okay? I asked.He managed a weak smile. Yeah, yeah. Just feeling the pressure of everything. Nothing I cant handle. What about you? Dont they usually have to throw you out of this place? Or did you finally get tired of being here for eight hours?I just needed one book, I said. And I was actually only here ten minutes. I was out most of the night.The smile fell, replaced by a lour. Out with Brayden?Thats tomorrow. I had, um, family stuff tonight.The frown deepened. You go out a lot, Melbourne. You have a lot of friends outside school. Not that many, I said. Im not living a party lifestyle, if thats what youre getting at.Yeah, well. Be careful. Ive heard about some scary stuff going on out there. I remembered him being concerned for Jill too. I usually kept up on all the local news and had heard nothing alarming recently. What, is there a crime ring in Palm Springs I should know about?Just be careful, he said.We started to part ways, and then I called to him, Trey? I know its your own business, but whatevers going on if you want to talk, Im here. It was a huge concession for me, seeing as I wasnt always the most socially adept person.Trey gave me a wistful smile. Noted.I was kind of reeling as I went back to my dorm. Adrian, Jill, Trey. I suppose if you counted Eddie and Angeline getting along, everyone in my life was behaving weirdly. All part of the job, I thought.As soon as I was back in my room, I called Donna Stanton with the Alchemists. I never could be sure what time zone she was in, so I wasnt too concerne d about the late hour. She answered right away and didnt sound tired, which I took as a good sign. She hadnt responded to my e-mail about the Warriors, and I was anxious for news. They posed too big a threat to us to be ignored.Miss Sage, she said. I was planning on calling you soon. I trust everythings okay with the Dragomir girl?Jill? Yeah, shes fine. I wanted to check in on some other things. You got the info I sent you about the Warriors of Light?Stanton sighed. Thats what I was going to call you about. Have you had any more runins?No. And they dont seem to have been following us anymore either. Maybe they gave up.Unlikely. Her next words took a long time to get out. Not from what weve spy in the past.I froze, momentarily speechless. In the past? Do you mean youve run into them before?I was hoping they were just some I dont know. A crazy, locate group.Unfortunately, no. Weve encountered them before. Sporadically, mind you. But they pop up everywhere.I was still in disbelief. B ut I was always taught that any hunters had disappeared centuries ago. Why has no one ever talked about this?Honestly? asked Stanton. Most Alchemists dont know. We want to run an efficient organization, one that deals with the vampire problem in an organized, peaceful way. There are some people in our group who ability want to take more extreme action. Its best then if the existence of our radical offshoot is kept secret. I wouldnt have even told you, but with all the interlocutor youre having, you need to be prepared.Offshoot then they are related to Alchemists I was sickened.Not for a very long time. She sounded equally disgusted. Theres almost no resemblance anymore. Theyre reckless and savage. The only reason we let them be is because they usually just go after Strigoi. This situation with Sonya Karp is more difficult. She hasnt had any more threats?No. I just saw her tonight which brings up the other reason I called I gave Stanton a addition of the various blood experiments, including my own donation. I painted it in very scientific terms, how it had seemed useful as extra data. I then made sure to sound properly appalled by the second request which wasnt that difficult.Absolutely not, said Stanton. No hesitation. Often, Alchemist decisions went through chains of command, even with someone as high up as her. It was a sign of how much this went against Alchemist beliefs that she didnt even have to consult anyone. Human control-blood is one thing. The rest shes suggesting is out of the question. I will not allow humans to be used in these experiments, especially when the evidence clearly shows the former Strigoi need to be the focus not us. Besides, for all we know, this is some ploy on the Moroi part to get more of our blood for personal reasons. I didnt believe that last part at all and tried to find a tactful way of saying so. Sonya seems to sincerely believe this would help protect against Strigoi. She just doesnt seem to grasp how we feel about it. Of course she wouldnt, said Stanton dismissively. None of them do. She and I returned our focus to the vampire hunters. The Alchemists were doing some investigating on any sightings in the area. She didnt want me to do any active investigation myself, but I was to report in immediately if any other information came my way. She was assuming the Warriors of Light were operating nearby, and once she found out where, the Alchemists would deal with them. I wasnt entirely sure what that meant, but her tone made me shiver. As shed pointed out earlier, we werent a particularly aggressive group though we were excellent at getting rid of problems.Oh, I said, just as we were wrapping up. Did you ever find out anything about Marcus Finch? Id tried locating Clarences mysterious human, whod helped against the hunters, but had found nothing. Id hoped Stanton might have more connections.No. But well keep looking. A slight pause. Miss Sage I cant emphasize enough how pleased we are with the work you re doing. Youve run into a few more complications than any of us expected, yet you handle them all efficiently and properly. Even your conduct with the Moroi is outstanding. A weaker person might have yielded to Karps request. You refused and contacted me. Im so proud I took the chance on you.I felt a tightening in my chest. So proud. I couldnt remember the last time someone had said they were proud of me. Well, my mother did a lot, but no one tied to my work among the Alchemists did. For most of my life, Id hoped my father would say he was proud. Id finally given up on expecting that. Stanton was hardly a parental figure, but her words triggered happiness in me I hadnt known was waiting to come out.Thank you, maam, I said, when I could finally speak.Keep it up, she said. When I can, Ill get you out of that place and into a position that doesnt involve so much contact with them.And like that, my world came crashing down. I suddenly felt guilty. She really had given me a chance, and now I was deceiving her. I was hardly like Liam, ready to mete out my soul to the Strigoi, but I also wasnt staying objective with my charges. Driving lessons. Thanksgiving.What would Stanton say if she knew about that? I was a sham, reaping glory I didnt deserve.If I was truly a dedicated Alchemist, Id change my life here. Id stop all extraneous activities with Jill and the others. I wouldnt even attend Amberwood Id accept the offer of outside accommodations.Id only come here and see the gang when I absolutely was required to.If I could do those things, then Id truly be a good Alchemist.And, I realized, Id also be terribly, awfully lonely.Thank you, maam, I said.It was the only response I could give.

Elementary education effectiveness in Mississippi Essay

multiple sclerosis consists of four-hundred and eighty-six thousand people living in privation ten per centum of children belong to families that argon non able to meet their needs (2005). Recent statistics collection that those living in poverty are fifty-one percent African American and approximately xlvii percent Caucasian (2005). Research has shown that the socioeconomic status of scholarly persons entrance the degree of success they will experience. (Donahue &Grigg, 2003) Mississippi has varying degrees of adaptation progression among school districts.In the 2003-2004 school year, six districts, consisting of one elementary school, flipper middle schools and one high school, were identified as in need for improvement, based on the reading and math proficiency of its students. For the purpose of this study, only schools reflecting a lack in reading proficiency will be discussed. The U. S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spelling announced in a November 2005 press relea se, Eighty percent of the fastest-growing jobs require at least some post secondary education.Yet far too many an(prenominal) students are leaving high school unprepared for college. Improved student exertion can deliver students better preparation for college, thus closing the proceeding gap. Low socioeconomic schools, although improving, are still layabout the majority of middle-to-upper class schools in America (Donahue & Grigg, 2003). There are several factors to consider when looking at closing the achievement gap put together in funky socioeconomic schools.One factor is that young, down in the mouth-income and minority children are more likely to start school without having gained important school readiness skills, such as recognizing letters and counting (2003). As Donahue and Griggs report showed, when students start school already behind others, they are likely to continue such patterns if not addressed beforehand(predicate) on. Existing studies demonstrate the p roblems researchers are having addressing literacy issues early on in a students academic career.Researches are trying to find appropriate strategies to combat the achievement gap with many variables which will be discussed further in detail, in the following study. Purpose of the carry The following is a detailed investigation into possible explanations of varying degrees of reading achievement found in Mississippi and what can be done to maintain a higher over altogether proficiency in reading among Mississippi students, while satisfying the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. galore(postnominal) schools withdraw chosen to implement a school-wide approach to closing the achievement gap however, when dealing with schools consisting earlier of low-income students, there are other factors to consider when choosing a strategy. The proposed study will focus on improving reading skills in high-poverty schools found in Mississippi by comparing different techniques wi dely use and creating a more targeted strategy for low-income students. When deciding on an appropriate strategy for improving reading recognition there are a few factors one must consider.The following questions will outline the factors to be researched in this study. Research Questions 1. What impact does social economic status have on the achievement gaps found in the earth of Mississippi? 2. What are the contri anding factors found in Mississippi schools that are demonstrating low reading scores among economic eithery disadvantaged students? 3. Are there high-poverty schools in Mississippi which demonstrate positive degree improvements in reading scores? What are the strategies utilise? 4. How does implementing Theory into Practice (TIP) encourage positive student achievement in disadvantaged schools?Hypothesis To affectively close low socioeconomic achievement gaps in reading, fast emphasis on establishing proficient reading ability should be made in elementary school. di sposition of the subscribe The research conducted in this study will be an investigation of existing literature regarding techniques used in improving reading skills, exemplary schools demonstrating such techniques and finally, a suggested strategy to use when applying research to low socioeconomic schools with low reading proficiency found in Mississippi school districts.Significance of the Study The significance of this study is that by identifying factors contributing to the achievement gap found in low socioeconomic school districts, as well as investigating into existing programs that have had a positive influence on reading performance scores in other high-poverty schools is that, school administrators and policy makers will have a better basis in which to improve upon existing programs and interventions that would be more financially attainable than starting new programs.The high cost of starting new programs such as creating new discernment strategies, providing more staf f and researchers as well as other costly planning and implementing variables, often time are not practical for low-economic schools. While children of today are growing up in a world where data are being revealed at an alarming rate and knowledge is simply a click away, reading plays an increasingly crucial procedure in society (Topping & Paul, 1999).The ability to read is not only fundamental for understanding and mastery of e real school subject students will encounter, but literacy similarly plays a critical and crucial role in students social and economic lives (Snow, Bums, & Griffin, 1998). As a result, no other factor will have a greater impact on the success of students in Mississippi than their ability to read.With such an emphasis placed on the importance of reading achievement, educational leadership must clearly articulate the expectation that all students can become successful readers, while providing the some effective strategies and opportunities for students to succeed in reading and adopt lifelong reading practices. (Okpala, et al. , 2001) Definitions of Terms Action team up for Partnership- This partnership is also known as a School Improvement Team or a School Council.Although the ATP members oversee the schools partnership program, other teachers, parents, students, administrators, and community members also may lead family and community involvement activities (ATP website). Adequate Yearly Progress- AYP requires that schools hold the same high standards for all their students irrespective of racial or ethnic background, socioeconomic status and English proficiencyCore Academic Subjects- These subjects accommodate English, language arts and reading, arts, civics, government and history, mathematics and science, foreign languages, as well as, economics and geography. Elementary School- a nonprofit brass which includes, public school, day or residential school and elementary charter schools which State law mandated elementary educati on.Family Literacy Services The services provided to participants on a voluntary basis that foster a positive change in families. These changes include, providing families with interactive activities between parents and child concerning literacy, teaching parents to take an active role in their childrens education, teaching self-sufficiency by providing parental literacy training, and providing education to children which is age-appropriate and prepares them for school and life experiences. passing Qualified (in reference to public elementary or secondary school teacher) A highly fitting teacher will possess a State certification for teaching or holds a freedom to teach in a particular state due to passing the State exam and is busy in a teaching position after meeting all required testing, training and educational requirements satisfactory to the State, district and school regulations. Mentoring- A responsible elder who provides positive leadership and guidance to a child as a positive role model in that childs life. A mentor mission is to help a child to one day become a responsible adult.Minority- a group of students which do not demonstrate the majoritys characteristics, such as socioeconomic status, ethnic background or other key characteristics. Other Staff- staff found within an institution such as personnel, guidance counselors, and administration and teachers aides. Limitations In her 2005 press release Secretary Spelling said, we all hear a lot of stories about why schools are missing Adequate Yearly Progress, but we dont hear much about how thousands of other schools are making it and closing the achievement gap.This study is limited by location its main concentration being primarily on Mississippi schools, programs and outcomes. The primary research method is investigating existing literature, as such there is lusty literature on the failures of many schools trying to improve student achievement however there is very little literature depict ing success. One other limitation to consider is that this study focuses on reading proficiency however to get the most accurate depiction of a schools success is to consider all core academic subjects.

NASW Code of Ethics Essay

However, the same constituent of the formula too suggests that neighborly workers are entitled to limit the right of clients to self-determination if and only if the clients actions or potential actions pose a serious, foreseeable, and imminent risk to either the patient themselves or to otherwises including their relatives. These things being the courting, it goes to build that the attention physician, with the consent of his superiors, may refuse the request of the patient or the relatives of the patient to cut-off his life-support scheme.It is this crusade which shows how the obligation of the social worker can override the right of the patient to self-determination. The result is an ethical dilemma where the attending physician is forced to make a termination no middle-ground option is available. Section 1. 06 provides the nimble action that should be taken should the need arise. The section areas that social workers ought to inform clients when a real or potential conflict of rice beer arises (Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers).Thus, the first thing that the attending physician should do is to inform the patient orif the patient is in a physical state where he is unable to make stopping points on his own or comprehend the situationthe relatives of the patient some the conflict. In doing so, the attending physician is able to preempt confusion on the part of the patient or the relatives of the patient. Doing so also reinforces the idea that a major stakeholder in business must be the communities of which corporations and other organizations are a part (Ethics and the Organization, p. 215), part of which are the clients or patients of the social workers.Lastly, informing the patients or his relatives to the highest degree the conflict of involvement can help the patient or his relatives reconsider the decision. The same section also provides that well-founded steps should be taken, steps that treat the clients interests as primary and protect clients interests to the greatest limit possible (Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers).The situation beneath inquiry indicates that the primary interest of the client or his relatives is to cease his life-support system. This being the case, the prerogative for the attending physician is to assert the interest of the client which is cease the patients life-support system regardless of whether or not the attending physician the decision reflects his own(prenominal) position. The physicians immediate superior similarly cannot override the decision of the client since the interest of the client still overrides the decisions of the superiors.In the case, there are two reasons behind the decision of the clients to cease the life-support system of the patient. One is that the patient is terminally-ill and two is that the patients family can however knuckle under the fees required to continue the provision of the life-support system. In Section 1. 13 of the NASW Code of Ethics, it is declared that social workers should ensure that the fees are fair, reasonable, and commensurate with the services performed (Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers).If the clients cannot afford the facilities and services provided by the wellness organization where the attending physician is working for despite being fair, reasonable and commensurate with the services provided, there is little reason to deny the request of the clients. It is important to note that the health organization also has its own shareholders it is similarly unethical to not consider the financial interest of the health organization if the clients themselves are already requesting for the cessation of the life-support system of the patient.The fact that the patient is already poor from a terminal illness is a guarantee that the health condition of the patient is beyond cure. As far as the NASW Code of Ethics is concerned, it i s safe to assume that it is ethical for the attending physician to as feature the request of the client to cease the life-support system. But in doing so, it is imperative to let the client sign a waiver which will make certain that the clients are fully aware of the consequences of their decision and of the options that they have.The case may stand as a precedent for future cases with similar nature together with the render in the NASW Code of Ethics. The decision to execute the request of the clients is also consistent with the core values emphatic in the Code, specifically the values of competence and integrity. Fully discussing with the clients the consequences of their decision and the circumstances of the case shows the capacity of the social worker to remain professional and to avoid becoming too much engaged in the personal affairs of the clients.It also shows the integrity of the social worker in keeping in mind his limitations and his obligations to his clients. In the event where the client raises a complaint after the execution of their decision, a selected panel will bye the investigation of the case. The panel will use the NASW Code of Ethics together with the facts as the bases for deciding the case. The system of inquiry discussed herein focuses on the context of social workers dealing with ethical dilemmas involving the interests of the clients and the obligation of the social workers to uphold the welfare of their clients.The NASW Code of Ethics is a critical part in the system of inquiry because it lays wipe out the vital functions of social workers and the extent upon which they can perform their duties. As far as the organization is concerned, the Code provides the benefit of having an accepted guideline to base their decisions and actions while considering the interests of their clients. The Code also makes the decision-making process of the organization more(prenominal) efficient with minimal hindrances on resolving conflicts of in terests.More importantly, the Code allows for the consistency in the decisions and actions of the individual members and agencies under the NASW when dealing with problems that involve the interests of their clients and the duties of social workers.ReferencesCode of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Retrieved April 18, 2009, from http//www. socialworkers. org/pubs/code/code. asp viper Ethics and the Organization. In Managing Business Ethics. Ethics as Organizational Culture. In Managing Business Ethics.

The government of Australia economic policies is failing Australians

This has increased caused an increase in debt due to loss of employments. This has fur reaching effects in accounts of most institutions which those who argon laid come to have fiscal transactions with.Most of those who are laid off are servicing loans or remunerative for goods or services which they got on credit now they cant afford to acquit. The loans will strike interest for the months they will not be serviced and most of them would be difficult to be repaid hence financial institutions will report high rate of loan default.Those who will manage to pay might pay it over a long period so they shall pay it with more than interest. Companies which have sold goods of on services will have to involve debt collectors who they have to pay commission which would be more than they had budgeted.Companies which are lying of staff are being involved in calculations of benefits and other payments dues. They will also pauperisation to recalculate expenses to be incurred based on the staffs that are left such as office expenses.The Australia regimen will loss on income tax and companies dealing with pension funds will pay more this financial year which would affect their books of accounts.If the government will not put on measures to lower the unemployment rate it shall affect accounting records of different economic sectors. The effects will be realized in this financial year and subsequent years depending on how different sectors shall be able to adapt.ReferencesThe Editor, 2009, Govt policies costing jobs, Available at http//www.wabusinessnews.com.au/en-story/1/71103/Govt-policies-costing-jobs-Turnbull

A Comparative Study of the Field Criminal Justice and Criminology

A Comparative Study of the Fields abominable umpire and Criminology Javier Landa-Miranda Ivy Tech corporation College CRIM 101 What is sad justness and what is Criminology? They argon the comparable? Those are the questions that peck ask their selves when they talk or so those slip awayle. There magnate be galore(postnominal) controversies about the differences and similarities about bend rightness and Criminology. People moldiness think that these cardinal disciplines are totally different or just the same thing. The human race is that flagitious jurist and Criminology are twain fields that get down many differences but at the same time many similarities.To identify the differences and similarities first, we have to identify what is deplorable referee and Criminology. What is Criminal Justice? Well, for genuine is not specific job training or a class that some(prenominal)one dismiss understand and considered him or herself ready to serve as a police officer , detective, etc. On the other hand, Criminal Justice is the study of how justice is dispensed in our system of government and around the world. Also Criminal Justice is the system of practice of governments directed at upholding social operate on, deterring nuisance, and sanctioning those who violate the law.The study of Criminal Justice leave help anyone to identify the different jobs where people can get involved with a item in Criminal Justice. Another important factor to note is that police agencies, courts, and corrections are part of the system of Criminal Justice. Each of those three components plays different functions in the Criminal Justice clay (Judge Harold). Actually, society has a employment with Criminal Justice System about Individual Rights and Public Order. This conflict refers to the question what are more important Individual rights or Public company?This has been a estimable issue for the Criminal Justice System be intellect they try to balance both to maintain order in society. Is important to know that Criminal Justice has a process, know as Due process or Bill of Rights. This process protect criminals rights and is required by the U. S. constitution and force Criminal Justice cocktail dress processing be conducted with fairness and equity. This pith that a criminal cant be arrested or send it to jail without fallowing the correct process that will protect criminals rights. Criminal Justice lso has several conflicts inside his own field with his agencies (The Defendants). The consensus amaze and conflict model are the more common. Consensus model refers to government agencies that work together against crime to maintain order. In the other hand, conflict model means that agencies win more when they compete each other instead of working together to maintain order this last model has been a serious issue to Criminal Justice System because this can suffer complicated to maintain public order and keep safety in the streets.Peopl e as police, detectives or excess agents that work in the criminal justice field have a lot of purposes in participatory society, but the most important for them are enforce the law of the society, apprehend criminals, prevent crime, preserve house servant peace and tranquility, and provide the community with needed enforcement-related services (Major Cities). Criminology is the study the origin, extent, and criminal behavior including factors and causes of crime. College school-age childs that follow Criminology as a career, learn about different types of crime and how public responds to crime.This field focuses more in the psychology and ideology of a criminal (Criminology 2010). Criminology always is trying to solve the question, why crime occurred and why people commit them? This is why Criminology prepares a student to understand criminals behavior. Criminologists are mainly bear on with identifying the suspected cause of crime. Even though some criminologists devote their research to justice and social control and are concerned with how the agencies of justice operate. Criminology, 2000). Unlike Criminal Justice, Criminology has different methods of research as surveys, experiments, observing and intensive interviewing, research using existing data, and comparative and historical research. This process has to be done to prove theories and theory related to a crime investigation. Even though, is common for Criminology courses to evaluate the agencies of justice and for Criminal Justice programs to singularity courses on Criminology.The higher level of education the more possibilities to get a higher position at any agency related with his career. Sometimes people find hard and cannot differentiate between Criminal Justice and Criminology. This happen because between these two fields there are not many differences, on the other hand there is more similarities then people think. The only differences between these two fields are Criminal Justice is mor e related with crime control and how is punished. That is why Criminal Justice focuses more in policing, corrections and criminal courts.The main purpose of Criminal Justice is to prevent crime and apply the law to whoever broke the law (Criminal Justice 2013). On the other hand, criminology focuses more in the behavioural and social science that explores the origins of criminal behavior and the social response to crime. Another difference of Criminology is the application of the scientific method to understand and explain interactions of why people commit crime, law-making, law-breaking, and the reactions of society to these processes (Criminology and Criminal Justice).On the other hand the similarities of these two fields are easier to understand and explain. Sometimes Criminology is called Criminal Justice and other people thinks that these two fields are so inter-related that they should be considering as a discipline. As well as Criminal Justice, Criminology is related to court s, and police departments, the only difference is that Criminology focuses in why people commit crime, when Criminal Justice in how and what punishment the criminal should received (Criminology and Criminal Justice).Both fields Criminal Justice and Criminology agree that the cause of violence is related to socialization, exposure to violence, cultural values subculture of violence, personal traits and human instinct (Criminology 2010). A student in Criminology as well as a student in Criminal Justice can become member of a police department, a special agency, or courts. Even with a Criminology degree that same person can perform the work of another person with a Criminal Justice degree.Criminal Justice and Criminology are two different fields however might be hard to some people to distinguish these two fields due to the similar aspects. Even though, the study of these fields had brought many controversies and different point of view about the relation between these fields. People, who are interested in these two fields as a future career, might find hard to identify the differences and similarities. It is important to have a clear idea what is the role of each field before choose one.This essay might not clarify everyones questions but gives an idea of how Criminal Justice and Criminology works and how each field performs its work. Even thought, there might be appear new questions and controversies about these two fields that will need to be solve. References For a good overview of the issues involved, see Judge Harold J. Rothwax, Guilty The Collapse of Criminal Justice (New York Random House, 1996) The Defendants Rights at a Criminal Trial, http//www. mycounsel. om//content/arrest/courts/rights. html (accessed February 10, 2010). Major Cities Chiefs Association, Terrorism The intrusion on State and Local Law Enforcement, Intelligence Commanders Conference Report, June 2002, http//www. neiassociates. org/mccintelligencereport. pdf (Accessed September 30, 200 9). Criminology and criminal justice much asked questions. colloquially published manuscript, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, Retrieved from http//academics. ru. edu/sasw/criminology/faq. html Criminal justice. (2013). Informally published manuscript, Department of Justice, Indiana University South Bend, Indianapolis. Indiana, Retrieved from https//www. iusb. edu/criminal-justice/index. php Criminology. (2000). Informally published manuscript, Department of Criminology, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey, Retrieved from http//criminology. pages. tcnj. edu/ (2010). Criminology theories, patterns, and typologies. . (10th ed. , p. 554). Belmont, CA Wadsworth.

As technology progresses more forms of video editing are being introduced

As technology progresses more forms of video editing ar organism introduced, with this comes the easier and more ingenious way of creating suspense during a film, or for sections and events in a film or on Television. thither are a number of factors that influence the way in which suspense is created, these are, television camera angles & fits, sound, fire and lastly editing. All of these factors combined create a very professional and effective way of suspense be streng soed up. Camera angles & shots are effective on their own as well as being backed up by sound and devolveing. in that location are many forms of camera angles that are utilise for different events, for example, a Long aspect (LS) would not be employ to specify the emotion of someone, to show the emotion and make an effective sequence an Extreme Close-Up (ECU) would be used. The same goes for when a high function figure is being portrayed. To make someone look powerful a Low Angle Shot ( aspect upwards a t the object) would be used to create a feeling that the spectator pump is sm wholeer and little powerful that the object that is being portrayed. Sound is used as a form of backing device, which essentially supports the camera.There are 4 types of sound, Dialogue, sound effects, ambient sounds and Non-die digestic sounds (especially music). Lighting does more than lighting up and area, lighting is referred to in ii manors, Realist light and communicatory light. Realist light is used to simulate reality, it has worked if you havent noticed it being used, and Expressive Lighting is to set the manner or affect our view of a character or an incident. There are three primary(prenominal) points of light, Key light, fill light and back light. Key if the main light source on set, Fill removes shadows and Back defines figures outline.Finally there comes editing, there are two main forms of film editing, they are called Continuity Editing and MTV Styles Editing. Features of continuity editing are the 180 and 30-degree rule, shot/ stop shot for dialogue and match cutting. Features of MTV Style Editing are side-steps traditional narrative, more concerned with establishing mood or feeling. There are a few reasons why people distinguish between the two types of editing, it helps focus attention on the editing process and also opens up helpful ways of looking at short forms like adverts and music video.The Untouchables was set in the year 1930, and America pays heavy footing for its experiment with Prohibition. Illegal, provided lucrative business of bootlegging made Al Capone (played by Robert de Niro) the undisputed leader of the Chicago underworld and most powerful man in the city. However, despite his public businessman personality, Capone keeps his subordination by brutal violence, not caring some the lives of innocent people. After a small fille died in one of such incidents. The Federal Government decided to stop the violence by creating a special task f orce.The force was led by Eliot ness (played by Kevin Costner). His debut raid on Capones warehouse ends up as an embarrassing fiasco, and Ness now knows that he cant rely on notoriously corrupt local police. The rare exception among Chicago cops is old Malone (played by Sean Connery), who lost his career because of his honesty. Ness gets the idea to create a new unit of few, yet capable and reliable lawmen that would battle Capones almighty organisation. He and Malone recruited two more men Treasury accountant Oscar Wallace (played byCharles Martin Smith) and Chicago rookie officer George Stone (Andy Garcia) and they started hitting Capones operations hard, earning the nickname The Untouchables by the press that were following them as they started crushing Capone. The buy food in which I am examining for the build up of suspense is the part of the film where Eliot Ness and his accessory are waiting at the train station for The Bookkeeper. Eliot Ness and his accessory (both b eing police officers) drive at Grand Central Station at five minutes to midnight to intercept the departure of The Bookkeeper who is due to travel on the five past twelve train to Miami.As the police officers take up their ambush reposes the beginning of the suspense sequence begins. By this I mean that with them taking up their positions it in a way makes the viewer think, hey, whats going to happen here? As the officers take up their positions the sound of footsteps is amplified (made louder and more noticeable) than that of the normal sounds within a train station. There is also the sound of a large multitude of people speaking and having a general chitchat. The camera movement between these separate events is frequent yet beatd in a way to keep the viewers brain in motion.There are a number of low angle shots, which cause the detectives to look vulnerable as if they are in danger. As a beget and her baby enter the shot, wanting to go up the stairs with a big pram and suit case. The mother is struggling to move all on her own. Elliot Ness befools the mother struggling, and knows that if she doesnt get out of there soon she is danger of being shot. Once the mother and baby enter a lullaby starts performing in the background, as if to exaggerate the innocence of the baby and its mother. All of the camera shots of the mother and baby are from a birds eye perspective.As the mother starts to take the pram and suitcase up the stairs, the baby starts crying. As the mother tries to stop the baby crying the camera jumps in a quick motion between the baby, Elliot Ness and the clock. The clock is showing the time of about two minutes to twelve. You see the mother and baby from Elliots point of view (from his line of sight), which shows the mother and baby not only to be innocent but very vulnerable to the violence that is very probable to happen within the bordering three to four minutes.At this point there is a considerable amount of suspense that has been b uilt up with the camera constantly flickering between a helpless baby, a struggling mother, a detective poised to shoot people and a clock showing how very little time there is until the gangsters arrive with The Bookkeeper. At this point Elliot, as a natural reaction to help the mother, leaves his ambush position and runs down the stairs to help the mother take the baby up the stairs. As he runs towards her he hides his gun so not to alarm her that something dreadful is about to happen.As he goes to help the viewer feels a small sense of relief that the mother and baby are going to fine and unanimous yet there is still the possibility that the gangsters are about to arrive at any minute. As Elliot starts helping the mother orchestral yet dramatic music begins along with the sound of a train. When Elliot is about half way up the stairs the dramatic music becomes louder as he stops. As a man enters the station and stands at the door, there is a high angle shot on Elliot, camera focu ses on Elliot and the baby and then the people entering the station.Then a man with a jaw on his nose enters the station and stands there smiling. At this point very dramatic music starts playing and the lullaby stops the camera zooms in for an extreme close up of the gangsters eyes and Elliots face. Elliot draws his gun and shoots this man, as Elliot shoots him he lets go of the pram and the baby and pram start falling down the stairs. There is then lots of shooting and gunshots stand out over all other sounds.The picture starts moving in slow motion, you can hear the prams wheels creaking as the pram starts dropping down the stairs which is the shot twice. You then see the mother screaming but cant hear her. Elliot and his partner shoot and kill all the gangsters and keep the Bookkeeper alive. Elliots partner then runs across and throws up a gun to Elliot, as Elliots shotgun was empty, as his partner dives and saves the babys pram Elliot shoots the last gangster. It is still unkn own whether the baby is alive or not.As Elliots partner saves the pram and chaos is restored to normality the lullaby starts again indicating that the baby is ok and then you see a camera shot of the baby. The sequence between the gangster entering and Elliots partner saving the babies pram is the sexual climax of the suspense that has been built up by all of the cameras jumping. During this sequence of scenes there has been alot of MTV Style editing that has taken place. This is because of all the jump cuts that have been used between each picture. A study of how suspense is used in an extract from the film The untouchables

International Operational and Logistical Strategies Assignment

International Operational and Logistical Strategies - grant ExampleFor airlines, this may be in the form of the make out of seats in its aircraft for hotels, this would be the number of rooms available for occupancy for retailers, capacity is denoted by the tot of floor space and for manufacturers, this is the expected run output of their machinery or where several machines atomic number 18 operated in a product line, the output of that line. Even these refinements are insufficient in describing capacity in a way that would be meaningful or effective in anxiety decision making. Many other factors influence capacity. For hotels, this would be the number of persons in separately room, for manufacturers the availability of qualified machine operators and raw materials for airlines the number of pilots, length of trips and turnaround time between flights, and for retailers the accessibility of its location to the customers (Barnes, 2008, p. 138). Having an understanding of capa city, the next step is to try to define capacity management. According to Grummitt (2009, p. 23), capacity management is defined by its primary objective, which is to serve the needs of the business by ensuring that the organization understands and tracks demand and bath maintain required service take aims under both normal and contingency conditions both now and in the future within agreed cost constraints. Simply stated, capacity management ensures that the firm possesses the right amount and type of resources available where and when needed to meet demand as it materializes, and thereby attains the target performance level of the business. Since the year 2000, Toyota and other car manufacturing companies have been aware that there is an excessive global capacity in the manufacture of automobiles added to this is the need to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Toyotas capacity management strategy is to intensify productionefficiency by increasing the number of automobiles tha t are produced using common vehicle platforms and by sharing research and development expenses for environmental and other technology.