Off-beat rhythms: patterns in Kuba's textiles

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The patterns in Kuba textile arts are similar to the off-beat phrasing of African music. A study of Kuba textile, therefore, should focus on rhythm or movement because it is the main trait of African music or art. Among the three patterns in Kuba textile are Mikope Ngnoma, Mbun and Skinna nvoa. The three patterns and their variations are all drawn from Kuba life, history and culture and have distinctive social meanings. Mikope Ngnoma refers to a famous king named Mikope, Mbun represents Kashashi, the legendary woman who was the favorite consort of Mikope, and Skinna nvoa stands for a dog's tail.

African music, Textile design, Arts, African, African arts

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Conversing privately in public: patterns of interaction in 'Today' show co-op conversations

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Co-ops refer to five-minute breaks in network programming into which affiliate stations fit in local news. A study on co-op conversations between 'Today' show hosts has proved that these conversations display both private and public behavior of the hosts. Factors that show public acknowledgment are direct references to the segments, audience recognition and topic pre-determination. Characteristics of the private nature are informal interactions between cast and crew and non-constricting conversation and behaviour.

Social aspects, Television personalities, The Today Show (Television program)

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A show about nothing: 'Seinfeld' and the modern comedy of manners

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Criticism of the television series 'Seinfeld' is presented, with particular focus on the absurd quality of acting trivial, everyday situations. The comedy's critical observations of social manners and the dramatic interpretation of civility are emphasized.

Criticism and interpretation, Television comedies, Comedy programs, Seinfeld

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