Magnetic tape

disk. 7.6 MAGNETIC TAPE Magnetic tape is the oldest and most cost-effective of all mass-storage devices. First-generation magnetic tapes were made of the same material used by analog tape recorders. A cellulose-acetate film one-half inch wide (1.25 cm) was coated on one side with a magnetic oxide. Twelve hundred feet of this material was wound onto a reel, which then could be hand-threaded on a tape drive. These tape drives were approximately the size of a small refrigerator. Early tapes had capacities

the beginning of the movie. His mother, terminally ill, was living in her final moments while young peter quill was just outside in the hospital hallway, in despair and denial. The only possession he had on him was a Sony Walkman with a cassette tape that his mother had given him both earlier in life titled “Awesome Mix Vol. 1”. While in the hallway he listened to “I’m not in love” by 10CC. He was called into his mother’s room and the family gathered around while comforting peter quill’s mom

"Baby, baby, never let me go" (Ishiguro 46). The Bridgewater tape symbolizes a secret connection between Tommy and Kathy with no part for Ruth. For Kathy, the tape embodies her innocence at Hailsham, and her desire for physical and emotional connection with other people. while For Tommy, the tape embodies this long lost emotional connection—Tommy wants desperately for Kathy to find the tape again in Norfolk. . And for Madame, the tape recalls the cruelty of the world for clones whom she has tried

Page after page, Thirteen Reasons Why captivated me throughout the entirety of the story and left me weeping over the pain that Clay and Hannah experienced. Clay Jensen, a hardworking, overachieving high school boy, received a box of tape recordings from a girl who he’d never thought he’d hear from again—because she was dead. She committed suicide a week before and Clay was still in shock; feelings to which I could relate. Clay scavenged around town for clues about her life as he listened to the

An empty desk, an empty locker, an empty bedroom, and childless parents. Why would Hannah Baker take her own life? In 13 Reasons Why, by Jay Asher, a box of seven tapes was delivered to Clay Jensen’s house with the answers to that question. Thirteen recordings, one for each person’s story, including Clay’s. These thirteen individuals are those who she blames for making her life miserable and, in her opinion, not worth living. Throughout the novel, the reader uncovers the mystery of who Hannah Baker

a girl name Hannah Baker mailed out tapes to a specific group of people. If you received these tapes you were not in a good position. If you didn’t listen to these tapes, you were not starting off right. Reason being is because you are one of the reasons Hannah committed suicide. Clay Jensen is one of the people who received the tapes. Unlike most people, he wanted to know why she did it. He followed the map that was given to him previously, before the tapes were mailed out. Throughout the book

about two weeks ago. In the package, there are a seven cassette tapes with thirteen different stories on them. On cassette number one, Hannah informs the people receiving the package that she holds them responsible for her death, which is explained on the tapes. After listening, each person must give the tapes to the next person on the list and if anybody fails to complete this task, the recordings will be made public. Along with the tapes, there is a map marked with destinations that the listeners are

It was just a normal morning, a hearty breakfast in a grey colored room with two windows and a sofa. I was watching the newest episode of “The Blob”, and I was holding up a cassette tape that I received three days ago. The mailman had not specified who it was from, but it had my name on it, though. I had listened to it many times and had no idea who this was from. All I knew, is that they wanted me on their team of superpowered badasses to save the galaxy. The thought of traveling space sounded amazing

opened his front door to 13 cassette tapes just sitting on his porch. He had no clue where they came from. They were all clearly marked in the order they should be listened to. He put the first one in not knowing what would happen. Out of the speakers Hannah’s voice is heard. He is in shock. Hannah is dead. How could this happen? Did she make these tapes before she killed herself to tell people why? Through the speaker was 13 peoples names, each on a separate tape. They were claimed to be the reasons

The alternative rock musical artist that grew up in Seattle has become the forefront of the Indie Rock scene. This coffeehouse band has evolved and altered their sound after nearly two decades. Another name they go by is Death Cab for Cutie. DCFC have found a way within their eight studio album discography to never lose their personal or emotional voice. With six Extended Plays, over twenty singles and several other appearances, DCFC is an unstoppable force that preach the ups-and-downs of life.