Abstract This paper contends that the advanced technology of the hybrid automobile brings an abundance of delight and benefit to environmentalist and consumers. It discusses how the impact hybrids will have on global warming may be hard to define, but some improvement will be better than none. It also argues that the consumer benefits far outweigh the initial price of the vehicle and maintenance expense and how US state governments offer generous tax incentives and reward programs to hybrid owners. The paper includes illustrations and diagrams.
From the Paper "What makes a hybrid vehicle better than a traditional gas guzzler? According to Halliday, hybrids are very similar to traditional cars except that there are two main differences. The first major difference is that hybrids have two sources of energy: an internal combustion engine and a battery that powers an electric motor. The gas engine is used during acceleration and shuts off when not needed. However, it restarts automatically after stepping on the gas when the vehicle needs more power (Halliday 2007). After the gas engine gets the car going, the electric motor takes over. This connects to the electric transaxle which powers the drive train whenever in motion. Another use of the electric power from the car is to provide energy for lights, heating accessories, and the radio. "
Abstract This paper assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Toyota's product, a hybrid electric car. The car is eco-friendly and it is important that the product is carefully assessed in detail before it is launched in the North American market. The paper also offers some concrete marketing suggestions, which can help the company in successfully introducing the product globally.
Abstract This paper takes the position that a Western (North American and Western European) dominated global culture and its visual imagery intrudes on our lives and serves as a tool for colonialized superpowers
From the Paper "Cultural, artistic and social circulation of images across the globe is Western-based as well. European capitals like London and North American cities like New York City are considered as the centres of arts and sciences of the world. Television programs, fashion and industrial products that are used in the third world countries are mostly imported from United States and England."
Abstract This paper discusses that coal, oil and gas, which powered the Industrial Revolution and most of the technological advances over the last two centuries, have released enough heat-trapping "greenhouse gases" to change the global climate. The author points out that, even though carbon dioxide is a natural part of the Earth's atmosphere, which captures some of the energy of the sun's rays warming the planet, too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere creates too much warming. The paper suggests ways of better controlling carbon emissions such as not idling a car and driving one of the newer hybrids cars.
From the Paper "However, not everyone is convinced that the danger of global warming is real. For example, MIT meteorologist Richard Lindzen concedes that the planet is warming, and that at least part of the phenomenon is likely caused by burning carbon fuels, yet insists that the resulting climate changes will not deviate very much from natural fluctuations, and states firmly, "We'll adapt." Lindzen discounts the projections based on computer-generated climate models that warn of pervasive and unpleasant consequences if the planet continues to warm, noting that the models predict the current carbon dioxide levels will lead to a three-to-four degree centigrade rise in temperature, but so far "we've seen only a half-degree warming.""
Abstract This paper begins with a definition of hybrid vehicles and how they operate. The paper includes examples of such cars, namely, Honda Civic, Ford Escape and Toyota Prius. It continues to show evidence of reduced air pollution levels and decreased emissions from the production and running of hybrid vehicles. In conclusion, the author discusses why hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular.
From the Paper "The conventional gasoline engine provides appropriate power meets emission and fuel economy standards and provides a smooth quiet reliable and relatively inexpensive form of transportation."
Abstract This paper presents a synopsis of Gregor Mendel's 1865 paper on hybrid plants. The author includes references to other scientists' rediscovery of his ideas. The paper outlines the growth of genetics as a science.
From the Paper "This research examines Gregor Mendel's paper presenting the fundamental analysis of genetic behavior in living organisms. The research will set forth a synopsis of the text, which focuses on pea plants, and then discuss implications of observations and conclusions."
Abstract The paper discusses how the three films; "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices," "The Corporation" and "Manufacturing Consent" together offer extensive insights into the plight of modern labor within the context of the globalizing economy. Globalization is vaunted by its proponents as being good for everyone; a wonderful win-win situation for corporations, labor, capital consumers, the Global North and the Global South.
Abstract Th is paper explains that "Fight Club" is a critique of consumerism, which is surprisingly radical for a mainstream Hollywood production. The author points out that the most significant aspect of the film is how this critique is intertwined with an analysis of the impact of globalized economics and the labor marketplace upon constructions of masculinity in modern culture. The paper argues that "Fight Club" represents the convergence of gender and globalized economics in terms of labor marginalized in both geographic space and economic relations.
From the Paper "The Hollywood film "Fight Club" (1999) is a complex depiction of masculinity in the postmodern consumer age. Although its critique of consumerism is surprisingly radical for a mainstream Hollywood production, the most significant aspect of the film is how this critique is intertwined with an analysis of the impact of globalized economics and the labor marketplace upon constructions of masculinity in modern culture. As this essay will argue, "Fight Club" represents the convergence of gender and globalized economics in terms of labor marginalized in both geographic space and economic relations."
Abstract This paper defines persuasion and the impact of language on persuasive discourse, focusing on film review writing. Using 15 film reviews by Filipino writers as a sample, the writer researches the type of information and the macrostructures of the texts in Philippine newspaper film reviews. The information discussed in the reviews is first tabulated and analyzed, and the macrostructures are identified and labeled. They are then analyzed, using Teun Van Dijk's thematic and schematic structure framework. This paper contains tables and a figure.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Methodology
Sample Size
Limitations of the Study
Procedure
Theoretical Framework
Results and Discussion
Insights
From the Paper "The study of the impact of language and mass media is fairly new and most researches have been centered on advertising and news. This highlights the need to study other types of persuasive discourse such as film review writing. Although film reviews focus on a lighter subject, it has similarities with its more formal, more serious counterpart, newspaper editorials. One thing they have in common is that these two types of written texts use persuasive language to have an effect on people's behavior - be it changing a government policy or not to see a movie. With this, it can be theorized that language and the way it is structured plays an integral part in the process of persuasion in this written discourse."
Tags: ethos topic headline Aristotle critic, construct reality, television political globalization
Abstract This paper explains that the superimposing effect of western culture has been multi-focal and directed into several paradigms of the Muslim society, which has a rapid and widespread influence on the culture of these countries. The author points out that the popularity of Hollywood films poses an offensive threat in those Islamic countries where moderate governments are threatened by Islamic fundamentalism. The paper states that, even although American culture is seen as a seething immoral and unscrupulous influence, which lacks morality and values of family and tradition, it has had a very profound impact on the central values of the traditional world of Islam because more and more youth across the Muslim world are adopting American culture and lifestyles as a way of life.
From the Paper "Across the world, the United States of America is best regarded as a colonial force than a superpower. It is bent upon westernizing other parts of the globe to satisfy its selfish and devious agenda. In attacking Afghanistan, the United States may have toppled an oppressive regime that reigned in the form of the Taliban but it sure is a measure to install in place a more loyal and conforming mechanism that would report back to the United States in all forms and channels. America is doing nothing but extending its vicious presence across the globe in the hunt for valuable riches that will help it to sustain its economic drive and potential in the long run. It is busy creating a form of imperialism that can work out best to its won advantage irrespective of the pitiable condition of many economies. It is an all out war in all fields."
Abstract This paper provides a brief discussion of the film industry across the following five categories: economic, political-legal, technological, and ecological, including examples of films that demonstrate how each of these areas impacts the industry.
From the Paper "The outlook for revenues from feature film production are rosy. With global annual film production of films with annual revenues exceeding ..."
Tags: digital, revenues, legislation, environment, Internet, consumers, politics, special effects, global, movies
Abstract This paper explains that the documentary film "The Corporation" demonstrates the way the ideologies of corporations impact society and the public good. The author points out that, in this film, the corporation is analyzed and treated as if it were a person with a personality of a textbook psychopath. The paper relates that corporations manipulate the mass media and the consumers by ignoring social accountability, moral rules and sometimes even direct laws.
From the Paper "The corporation is probably the most dominant institution in our society today. It is the most wealthy, powerful, pervasive, and influential institution on earth today. The principal goal of a corporation is to make as much legal monetary profit as possible, regardless of the consequences. It is also an institution legally not concerned with the well being of the society at large. This essay will argue that the limited liability of corporations makes them all-powerful and that it is this status quo that the corporations want to maintain, using propaganda and consumerism in order to do so."
Abstract This paper provides three essays on the impact of global entertainment on culture, values, national identity and the filmmaking industry. The paper looks at the effect of new communication technologies, and of American culture and capitalism on global world.
Tags: Latin America, Asia, Europe, media, communications technologies, Hollywood, cinema, film production, economies of scale, economics, state control, censorship, trade
Abstract This paper describes three components pertaining to global entertainment: Spanish-language entertainment in the United States; noncommercial entertainment; and copyright law. The paper discusses marketing strategies and practices, new methods and technology for delivering entertainment media and the impact these components have on revenues.
Tags: public service broadcasting, digital content, media, piracy, film, television, economics, government policy, culture, advertising, marketing, commodification, Hispanics
Abstract The author of this paper uses four films and quotes to illustrate the influence that the Godfather Saga had on the film "Goodfellas". It summarizes each of the Godfather movies including character analysis and connects them to the characters in Goodfellas.
From the paper:
"Gangster films have been popular for many years. Everybody loves a film that depicts the days of mobsters and the many deals and connections that were portrayed within those films. Perhaps there is a small piece of each of us secretly wishing we could throw away the straight-laced life and become a part of the gangster scene back when it had respect. Whatever the reason America loves the films they are a sure moneymaker at the box office. The Godfather Trilogy began in 1972 and had three films to its saga. Each one was popular and picked up where the other left us hanging to continue the story. We expected each Godfather film to resemble the previous work of art. What we didn?t expect was the impact and influence these three films would have on a more recent project called Goodfellas. While Goodfellas is its own movie in its own right the movies is filled with the obvious influence of the Godfather Saga. "
