Abstract The paper explains that Lucille Ball, once regarded as one of the 'B-grade' cine-star, found the new medium of television as the true opportunity to exhibit her expertise of physical comedy. The author points out that "I Love Lucy" was considered unique in that it was one of the first television programs to use live film, utilizing a multiple camera technique before a studio audience and creating a permanency that allowed Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, to benefit from re-runs syndication and foreign distribution. The paper relates that Lucille Ball attained four Emmy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Citation from Kennedy Center and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. She became the first actress to be incorporated into the Hall of Fame of the Television Academy.
From the Paper "Ball could search out the key to success of televisions and generated a character that the Americans found indispensable. While 'The Lucy Show' was telecasted, Ball was engaged in reformulating the show and starring in yet another series concentrating on the same character. "Here's Lucy" was immediately approved by the networks and became prime time telecast up to 1974. At this moment, Ball found it worthwhile to divert and began performing outside lines of comedy. She was rewarded with enthusiastic reviews for her acting on Broadway in 'Wildcat' of 1961s. With continuance of the success, Ball co-starred Bob Hope for two feature films and acted with Henry Fonda in the critically acclaimed "Yours, Mine and Ours". Thus, the accomplishments of Ball include more than seventy films, hundreds of television appearances and the struggle of running a studio that could succeed in producing major television series like "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek", depicting her true understanding of the potentialities of television even prior to the understanding of itself."
Abstract This paper explains that Alan Ball's film "American Beauty" combines the elements of identifiable characters, a realistic story and a powerful ending to create a socially valuable and sometimes painful look at the typical American family. The author points out that film critics argue that this film is not an accurate representation of the average American family and that some aspects of the movie devalue the overall experience. The paper relates that Ball uses average characters to allow the audience to identify with each one, so that the film's meaning can reach deeper into every viewer, which is an important aspect to socially valuable films because the audience must be able to sink themselves into the film and come out of the theatre with a better understanding of their own culture.
From the Paper "The Fitts family is the division of American society that, except for Ricky Fitts, has the lifestyle of people in the past. Colonel Fitts is a military man whose regulated past and homophobia characterize him as the typical stubborn conservative. His wife, Barbara, is the submissive mother and spouse whose entire life revolves around the pointless tasks of housecleaning and cooking. These characters are important because they provide a wide spectrum that accurately catches even the less prominent aspects of society. The film's social value stems from the ability for the audience to identify with these true-to-life characters on-screen, allowing Ball to explore the universal experience that can be applied to anyone who views the movie."
Tags: family, average, social-value, characters, death
Abstract An analysis of the poem "The Death of the Ball Turrett Gunner" by Randall Jarrell about a plane gunner and his death in battle. The paper covers areas such as denotation and connotation, imagery, literary techniques, symbols, irony and tone of the poem.
From the Paper "Flak,? "nightmare" and "woke" are words especially well chosen. Flak in the poem refers to flak from machine-gun fire but the word flak also has a second meaning of criticism. This double meaning implies that he is disliked with the actual flak a product of this dislike. Jarrell then describes the fighters shooting at the gunner as ?nightmare fighters.? The word nightmare on one level means terrible but on another links to the feeling of the complete terror in a nightmare. This double meaning gives an insight into the gunner's fear. The word "woke" also has important connotations. While the denotation "to wake" is important, it also implies a greater significance in the connotation meaning ?becoming aware of.? The "woke" then means not only that he woke up but also that he realized something."
Abstract This paper discusses the 1992 book written by Gini Sikes about female street gangs, "8 Ball Chicks". The paper contends that Sikes provides in-depth details of the lives of such female youths in Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Milwaukee. She clearly shows how the victimization of these girls through rapes, physical/mental abuse, and neglect does not condone this deviant behavior, but explains it.
From the Paper "When hearing the word "street gang," people normally think of young men in large urban settings who wear "colors" or certain type of clothes and tattoos, are turf oriented and prone to anti-social and violent behavior. What does not immediately come to mind are "girl gangs," who similarly look and behave as their male counterparts by harassing, bullying and beating others. In 8 Ball Chicks, Gini Sikes details in depth the lives of such female youths in Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Milwaukee. She clearly shows how the victimization of these girls, through rapes, physical/mental abuse, and neglect does not condone but explains the terrorization of others."
As a business plan for golf ball markers, this paper details the steps needed to start this business. Specifically, the paper identifies the target consumers, a production plan and a financial approach.
Abstract This paper explains a business plan presented as an innovative idea for golf ball markers. The paper identifies a significant number of potential customer segments, both individual and company entities and uses two pricing structures, depending on the entity it wishes to sell to and on the volume the customer wishes to purchase.
The author describes an operation and production plan, which includes outsourcing to one of the countries in Eastern Europe, specifically either Romania or Bulgaria. The author states that his company will thus benefit from lower production costs, due to lower wages and administrative costs, while still benefiting from the framework of members in the European Union. Furthermore, the business plan describes a sustainable financial approach, which the author states will allow his company to concentrate on creating the appropriate competitive advantages and building a sustainable market share that that will increase profits in future years. The author also shows a risk evaluation and a profit loss statement for the business.
From the Paper "Our production will be entirely outsourced to one of the countries of Eastern Europe, either Romania or Bulgaria, although we are not at the present moment excluding any of the others. There are several reasons for choosing one of these countries. First of all, they have recently joined the European Union in January 2007 and, as part of their accession conditions, they have put in place a legislative framework that makes doing business in these countries similarly simple as in any other country of the European Union. The administrative procedures needed to open a company are still reasonably few.
"On the other hand, Romania and Bulgaria are countries in need of foreign investment and provide cheap, but highly qualified labor. The average salary in Romania is somewhere around 500 euros, which is still very low compared to the Western countries of the European Union. The low salaries that we would pay in these countries are going to significantly decrease our production costs and make us more competitive on the market."
Abstract In this essay, the writer looks at the painting 'Croquet Scene' which is one of a series of five paintings dedicated to the game of croquet. The writer explains that at the time of its creation in 1866, croquet was becoming extremely popular in America especially with the upper-middle class. Further, the writer points out that croquet was one of the only activities deemed socially acceptable for both men and women to compete as equals, and so the game offered a good opportunity for interesting compositions. The writer describes that in the painting, the woman in red is lifting the hem of her skirt to place a foot on the ball to "croquet" her opponent's ball off the playing field. The writer then notes that the man kneeling at her feet is reaching out to steady the ball for her, but it is unclear whether his intentions are chivalrous, or if he is performing this courtesy in hopes of getting a glimpse of the woman's ankle, which would have been considered highly erotic at the time. The writer discusses that the ambiguity of the composition makes the piece so much more than just an illustration.
From the Paper "The focal point of this painting is the croquet ball that the woman in red is about to place her foot on, and there are multiple ways that Homer has manipulated the visual elements of this work to draw the viewer's eye down to the ball. The ball itself is placed within the shadow of the woman in red, bringing the ball's light orange color into stark contrast with the background to where it practically glows. Also, the three standing figures of the women along with the stooping form of the man with the croquet mallet positioned at an inward angle in his hand act as a visual funnel, directing the eye down to the ball. Of course, not only is the figure of the man angled to help this funneling effect, but he is pointing down at the ball as he reaches for it. To reinforce the focal point even more, the largest figure in the foreground, the woman in blue, is pulling down her hat, creating a clean arrow from the swallow-tail sticking out the back of her hat to her elbow, which is pointed directly at the ball."
Abstract This paper reviews the historical narrative by Edward Ball, giving a synopsis of the book. It deals with the treatment of black slaves, differences in the duties of males and females and the women's role as preservers of family history and as providers of insight into plantation life. It also looks at Ball's investigation of the claim of the commonality of white slave owners sleeping with or raping their female slaves. The paper explains its view of the book as an example of sexism in society.
From the Paper "Edward Ball chronicles his family's slave-owning history in the compelling historical narrative Slaves in the Family. Ball traces the lineages of his white relatives and their slaves and where possible recreates life as it was on the Ball plantations in South Carolina. Descendents of the Englishman Elias Ball bought and sold enough slaves to populate a city. By no means singular in their treatment of the Africans, the Balls prove nevertheless to be a prime example of a Southern plantation dependent on the blood, sweat, and tears of families and individuals ripped from their homeland and bought and sold as commodity. Cruelty was meted out equally among black males and females, but it is worthwhile to contrast the unique experiences of enslaved women on the Southern plantations. If nothing else, motherhood and childrearing set the women apart. They watched their newborns emerge into a world of shackles, often completely losing them to the slave traders."
Tags: synopsis, sexism, treatment, black, slaves, duties, male, female, society
Abstract This paper examines the novel, "Bang the Drum Slowly" by Mark Harris, a fictional story about two major league ball players. The two main characters are Henry Author or Arthur Wiggen, a pitcher who sees himself as bright, witty, and competent, and his friend, Bruce Pearson, a catcher, who is clearly a little slow mentally, although apparently a good ball player. He is also rigid in his thinking, can bat only one way, and is determined that only his friend Henry, whom he calls Arthur instead of Author, knows that he is dying of Hodgkin's Disease. The paper analyzes the predominant themes in the story, which are the strength of their friendship and loyalty and how Arthur must lie to protect his friend's secret.
From the Paper "Earlier in the book, Henry has said that life is just one big problem after the other, and his difficulties keeping his promise to Bruce are growing. Henry value's Joe's friendship, but when Bruce, imagining that he can really play the card game, asks to join, Henry stops playing, offending Joe, who starts calling Henry and Bruce ?Romeo and Juliet.? It ends his close friendship with Joe. Henry is torn by the complications presented by keeping his promise to Bruce. He says, "Suppose you were up to your neck in a barrel of shit and a fellow was tossing baseballs at you. What do you do" Do you duck?? (p. 117) But eventually he has to tell another team member, Goose, so he will have a little backup protecting Bruce from the incessant teasing. Goose has been teasing Bruce, and defends it by saying, ?A man has got to have a little fun.? ?He is dying,?) Henry says. (p. 133) Eventually, Goose will tell his roommate."
Tags: hodgkin?s, disease, arthur, bruce, loyalty, major, league, ball, players
Abstract This paper analyzes the principles of Pilates and core training on a stability ball. Pilates has skyrocketed in popularity and the stability ball is an effective complement to the Pilates technique of body training. The six major Pilates principles are explained as breathing, concentration, centering, precision, control and movement flow/rhythm.
From the Paper "In Pilates, there exists a monumental focus on the quality of each movement, rather than the number of repetitions or rapidity with which they are performed. The body moves as one integrated unit, instead of isolating separate parts. Keeping proper alignment and form are crucial during exercise for achieving maximum benefits as well as preventing injury. (Crawford, 2002)
As Crawford writes, "Furthermore, training on a stability ball provides numerous benefits similar to those of Pilates, such as increased muscle tone and flexibility, improved posture, coordination and a greater sense of body awareness. The most significant difference is how the ball addresses core stabilization. Exercising on an unstable surface forces automatic recruitment of the body's core muscles to hold a position of balance."
Abstract The paper argues the scientific big bang theory and order in the development of our universe. It describes the hierarchy of events and the Great Chain of Being theory. In particular, it discusses the electron atom nucleus universe expands origin universe Big Bang primordial ball creation overall order. This paper is well formatted with intelligent depth to the argument of the creation of life and our planet.
From the Paper "Electrons circle the nucleus of an atom. Untold trillions of atoms collide together and explode. The universe expands. Electrons race down the copper wires of an electric cable. The sun shines. Leaves digest the sunlight, produce nutrients, live, grow, die, and fall to the ground. The wind bears aloft the leaves, scatters them over earth and sea. The tide moves them, pushes them up into rivers where at last they settle into the mud. Salmon swim upstream; lay their eggs on the muddy bottoms of lakes and rivers. A powerful grizzly bear nuzzles the icy water of a mountain brook. His great paw sweeps into the water and catches a darting salmon. Men come; establish a city on the banks of the stream. They drive the bear off. Their boats coast upon the surface of the sparkling water. Nets plumb the frigid depths, resurface filled with salmon. The men eat the salmon. The salmon are digested, turned into fodder for a thousand other creatures and into the food that builds civilizations. Digested again, these minute particles break down into molecules, and the molecules into atoms. A lone atom floats off in the vast emptiness of space. Electrons circle the atom's nucleus. These are cycles, yes, but wherein lays their ultimate origin? Is there a connection between all that makes up the universe? Is there a plan?"
From the Paper " The Mesoamerican Ball Game
Introduction
The Mesoamerican ball game was played for recreational, sociopolitical, and religious reasons. The ball game held a central, primary part in the lives of Mesoamerican people. It was played across a wide geographic area by many different peoples. The ball courts began emerging in the Maya lowlands, at the end of the Middle Formative period (Ashmore 496). There is much, about the ball game, which is only theorized or speculated. The archeological evidence concerning the ball game is limited to the location and design of the ball courts, a few pieces of artifacts found in refuse piles, the contents of caches (when they have been recorded), art work depicting the game in progress, and ethnographic accounts. From these sources of.."
Abstract The paper begins with some introductory remarks about the science of physics and by attempting to clear up some misconceptions regarding the way that pitchers throw balls. It then turns to discuss the storage of baseballs in a giant humidor and the effect of humidity on the motion of baseballs. It explores the materials used to make baseball bats and looks at their velocity. The paper concludes with an explanation of the new computer system introduced for the 2002 baseball season and a look at the involvement of physicists and engineers in evaluating this system.
From the Paper "According to some scientists, pitchers would defy the law of physics if the balls were actually thrown the way they were described. These scientist say a curve ball doesn?t actually curve, just appears to do so. They also say a rising fast ball is mislabeled "since a ball thrown overhand can"t rise (NPR, 1993).? They say players and announcers are incorrect when they say a ball hops, slides or hisses, since it is scientifically impossible, though they will admit a ball can sink a little. Scientists are quick to point out that a waist-high fast ball doesn"t actually rise when it hits your chin, but the hit occurs because the ball doesn"t fall as much as you predict it will. Announcers and players will disagree with these physicists, however, because they accept these concepts on faith and not science (NPR, 1993)."
Abstract Analysis of Chopin's short story AT THE 'CADIAN BALL. Discusses how the story expresses typical Chopin themes. Lack of traditional roles meeting desires & aspirations of women. Discusses how the story reflects the cultural values of a society that limited women's expression. How plot and characters carry forth the story's themes.
From the Paper "Kate Chopin's slight short story, "At the 'Cadian Ball," is one of her early local color stories set in the Bayou of Louisiana in its use of place, dialects and characters. The story "is more local color than realism," and its conclusion "more like poetic justice than realism" (Arner 2). A sequel to the story, "The Storm," written four years later, fills in some of the gaps in "Cadian Ball." On its own, however, the earlier story contains the themes that inform Chopin's work: the needs and desires of women are not met by the traditional roles prescribed to them in the late 19th Century. The theme of escape from tradition and authority was dominant in the work of Chopin, "a woman who lived before her time, whose stories might be seen as a vindication of the rights of women, and an author whose literary works were controversial and unappreciated until many..."
Abstract An analysis of the characters of Nora Helmer from "A Doll's House" and Elizabeth Rousset from "Ball of Fat". It explains how they are in complete opposite ends of the social spectrum, yet they make similar "sacrifices" and suffer the consequences that contribute to their realizations about themselves and those that they made the sacrifices for.
From the Paper "In A Doll's House, Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen reveals the story of Nora Helmer, a woman who having secretly borrowed money from Nils Krogstad, is now facing a dilemma when her husband becomes newly appointed director at the bank, and is preparing to fire Krogstad for forging his signature on a document. Nora in turn had forged her father's signature to get the loan from Krogstad, and when he threatens to reveal her crime, she must try and influence her husband not to fire Krogstad. Not realizing that Nora borrowed the 250 pounds for him when he was suffering and needed to go to a southern climate to recuperate. Her husband Torvald is ready to disown her when he learns of the truth despite her reasoning and once things are resolved between them and with the bank, Nora realizes that her husband is not worth it and decides to leave him "when the wonderful thing did not happen, then I saw you were not the man I had thought you" (Act III)."
Abstract This paper relates that, throughout the text, Rios uses the word "perfect" to describe places or items in the text. The author points out that the three places or items cited are an arroyo, a grinding ball, and a golf course near the homes. The paper concludes that the "perfect" references signify how innocence is tainted or lost and how this loss reminds us to treasure those perfect moments.
From the Paper "Chronologically, the golf course is the next place that Rios uses the word "perfect" to describe. After they?re discovery about the arroyo, the children chose to venture to the "mountains" (225). After unearthing this paradise, the narrator's first thought about the matter is "perfect" (226). To the children these mountains are a vast green area with many trees, birds, and other beautiful things. The narrator compares their arrival to the Wizard of Oz when "they got to Oz and everything was so green, so emerald" (226). This moment is basically child's perception of life at first glance, perfection. Only a child could be so excited about their surroundings in such a way. The narrator even goes as far as saying, "this was heaven" (226)."
