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This paper looks at the life and contributions of Gregory Hines, one of the most highly acclaimed choreographers, dramatic and comic actors, singers and directors of his time. It explains how his childhood and upbringing helped him develop the unique form of tap-dancing which became his trademark. The writer also mentions several of the shows that Hines was involved in.

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"The "Pied Piper of modern tap", Gregory Hines, died of liver cancer, on August 9th, 2003, at age 57, in Los Angeles. When he died, "the shock reverberated through a number of worlds (because) he had shone in so many ways" (Jowitt). Gregory Hines was not only a superb dancer, actor, director, and choreographer, but was also a major figure in the revitalization of tap dancing in the late 20th century, in America ("Hines, Gregory"). He was "noted for his virtuosity, rhythm, and expressive style, and was credited with having modernized the form and facilitated its return to motion pictures" ("Hines, Gregory Oliver"). In his honor, the lights of Broadway were dimmed three days after his untimely death (Brennan). It was a memorial to one of the most gifted artists to have ever graced Broadway."

Tags:broadway, dance, tap

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This paper deals with the theories of psychologist Gregory Bateson, primarily his theory of cybernetic epistemology. The paper begins by discussion the variables of the continuous process of interaction. The paper explores the mind as an integral part of the system, not a separate component. The paper also addresses the need for a holistic perspective of the world, and asks how this fits in with Bateson's theory of learning.

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"Drawing from the concept of cybernetics, Bateson proposed a different way of how people should perceive and think about the world. Instead of thinking in terms of the linear and limited cause-effect relationship, people should..."

Tags:Gregory Bateson, cybernetics

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The paper discusses the works and life of the jazz piano artist and bandleader, Earl "Fatha" Hines. The paper states that Hines came from a musical family and learned to play the piano at an early age, turning professional around 1918. The paper continues and tells of his life experiences and concludes that Hines was a unique musician who brought a different style to music, made up of off-beat rhythms and beats that would mark his music throughout his life.

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"Hines is known for his hot jazz piano style that was extremely unique, but he is also known for working with some of the biggest names in jazz and entertainment. He remained close with Louis Armstrong throughout his life, and he featured such legends as Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie at various times in his band (Crouch). Hines is also one of the few musicians who managed to remain popular and working throughout a 60-year career, which speaks to not only his musical talent but also his ability to make is music new and refreshing, as well. Many critics have also noted that even as he aged, and made a strong comeback in the 1960s, he never played his piano "safely," but always took chances with his music and his performance. He kept things fresh and lively, and that is one reason audiences continued to enjoy and patronize his concerts well into his 80s. In fact, many critics believe he created some of his best music as he grew older, which is often no the case with aging musicians, many of whom rest on their accomplishments and stop creating new material ."

Tags:music, jazz, band

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This essays examines, in a scholarly fashion, these three schools of historical interpretation, with reference to both Gregory's "History of the Frank People", as well as several 20th century contributions critiquing that work. The first section of the essay examines Gregory's intellectual influences regarding his histories and his role as Bishop of Tours; the second section examines postmodern interpretations of Gregory as a bishop and as a historian; the third section examines the social history of Gregory's time and how it affected his work, "The History of the Franks".

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"Several schools of historiography may be examined to determine the historical significance of Gregory's work, The History of the Franks. Most of the historiography dealing with Gregory's work has been recorded in the twentieth century. Historians such as Walter Goffart, Lewis Thorpe, Patrick J. Geary, Kevin Knight, Jean-Jacques Ampere, Emil H. Walter, and M. L. W. Laistner are all influenced by, and critical of Gregory's Histories. These historians all discuss Gregory's writings in accordance with various schools of historical interpretation including intellectual history, postmodern history, and from a socialist historical perspective."

Tags:594, account, catholic, gaul, histories, history, knight, laistner, medieval

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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of Philippa Gregory, the author of "The Other Boleyn Girl" and other novels. Specifically, it discusses the relevant aspects of the time and place in which the author lived and wrote the novels. Philippa Gregory is a best selling novelist from England who writes often about Tudor history, such as this novel. The paper discusses how the novel "The Other Boleyn Girl" tells the fictional story of Mary Boleyn, the sister of Anne Boleyn, who was Queen of England and beheaded by King Henry VIII for supposed adultery. It also looks at how the novel gives a very vivid picture of England during King Henry's rule and how just about every element of society is used as background for the love story of the two Boleyn girls.

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"The standard of living for the court was extremely high. They wore the finest clothing, ate the finest foods, and traveled in luxury. They had several different castles where they lived at different times of the year, and owned vast amounts of land. Money had to come from somewhere to back up this standard of living, so the King levied taxes and solicited "contributions" like the one for the warship "Mary Boleyn." However, when Mary moves with William to the country, it shows another aspect of English life that is not as lavish as the court."

Tags:tudor, king, henry, mary

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This paper explains that the Church led by Pope Gregory VII was very politically active in 11th century Europe: They ultimately had the power to exile an Emperor of an entire Empire. The author points out that this created a long time rivalry between the two powers, the sacred and the secular worlds. The paper concludes that, although his reforms had not gone 100% to plan, they put a system of ideas in place for which Pope Gregory VII must be well valued and respected because his expressions and ideas are still common place in today's society.

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"Gregory felt that Emperors of the time were very deficient as rulers, for he felt they lacked the intelligence and common sense to rule an Empire. He felt because of family ties, and the inadequate father-son rulings that the rulers were corrupting society. For the most part he felt these rulers were very greedy and participated in very immoral behavior. He knew they were using their power to their advantage and felt it was not right. In the second letter to Hermann, Bishop of Metz he states: "what then will happen to those who have caused death to thousands of persons for the sake of the glory of this world? "

Tags:deficient, corrupting, power, sacred, secular

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This paper explains that Derek Gregory, in "The Colonial Present", spends much of the book describing the actions of Britain and the U.S. in trying to impose control over the peoples of the region. The author points out that former colonial regions of the world are virtually all encumbered today by tensions and state failures because of the condition these regions were left in when the colonial powers withdrew. The paper states that the Middle East, which has been of strategic importance to both countries for some time, often served as a staging ground for conflicts with the Soviet Union; however, the way the West has related to the Middle East has changed since 9-11. The author criticizes that Gregory, a geographer, does not delve deeply into the internal divisions now causing the factional war in Iraq.

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"Many of the states in the Middle East are marked by repressive policies, violations of human rights, and non-democratic cultures. The irony is that most of these regimes were set up or propped up by Britain, France, and the United States in decades past, a fact which Gregory says means that the U.S. and the other nations area not innocent, which also helps explain the anger now directed at the West by the Arab world. Gregory notes how many people are asking questions about the guilt of the West and the response of the Middle East, and he says he does not intend to decide which view is correct but only to note the dichotomy they produce."

Tags:orientalism, israel, concepts, rhetoric, spatializations

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This paper discusses the opposite ideas of trust and betrayal through two short stories, "Gregory" and "Just Lather, That's All" where the male protagonists battle a tough choice that in the end makes a large difference to their rivals. The author shows how trust and betrayal are closely knit through circumstantial pressures and personality flaws.

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"Trust is a very delicately woven part of our lives, created in strange ways. Gregory, from the story of the same name, shared that "Those who eat from the same mess tins and drink from the same water canteens...remain good friends" (154). The circumstance of Gregory being a prisoner of war, allows the captor to connect in unexpected ways to his captive. The war background of both stories makes for stark realizations about the core of human traits and logic. The narrator, who was holding Gregory, could have let prejudice and the situation of war dictate the terms of their friendship. In time, the narrator manages to look past their captor-captive complex relationship and comes to realize "that they had the same headaches back home as we did" (155). The common threads of love and family dilemmas let the captors see that the only thing preventing their companionship was the circumstance of combat. An intricate relationship unfolded between the storyteller and prisoner, which appeared to need no real verification and no occasion arose for a test, until the conclusion. The finale reveals the fine line between trust and betrayal is thinner than expected.
"Evidence is not necessary to prove how much you are trusted. Unspoken faith in someone is just as powerful. Captain Torres in the story 'Just Lather, that's all' seems confident that the barber will not kill him, though they are enemies. In the final lines of the story, he says, "They told me that you'd kill me. I came to find out" (2). The captain was so sure that his own power would protect him that he could afford to trust pretty much anyone, even putting himself - quite literally - in the hands of an adversary. He put his full faith in power. The expression you must love yourself before you can love others applies greatly to trust. If you do not trust your own judgment, how can you trust those of another? Captain Torres exemplifies this idea by his actions. In the end, both hero and contender of "Just Lather, that's all' seem to come to the conclusion (in Torres' words) "But killing isn't easy. You can take my word for it" (2)."

Tags:morals latino death murder pressures trust betrayal

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This paper discusses how Gregory Crewdson's work is planned and executed with perfection in mind and how what is revealed on paper is a moment of perfection that crosses with subjects in an imperfect world. It looks at how his photographs don't always make sense, and neither does life and how the mystery of a Crewdson's photograph can be haunting if a personal connection can be made to the picture.

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"A Crewdson photograph is made up of many components; some are small and hidden while some are so large that may not be noticed at first glance. One element that is in every photograph of Crewdson's and is always easily found in the frame is a person. More times than not it is a single person, but other times it will be a whole handful. Regardless of how many people are used they all have one common trait; they have the same blank stare on their faces. This emotionless portrait is difficult to read when just examining the characters faces. What is essential to consider is their body language, it is the best clue at deciphering each photo's story. For instance in plate number 7, a man and woman are getting ready for bed in the bedroom. Their faces say little, but their bodies say everything. "

Tags:exposure, roses

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This paper evaluates Gregory A. Boyd's book "God of the Possible: A Biblical Introduction to the Open View of God," which presents open theism as an alternative to classical theism. The writer analyzes Boyd's approach, his biblical interpretation, the core beliefs of which he writes and their practical implications. The writer concludes that Boyd successfully achieves his prescribed purpose for writing and presents a 'much more livable theology'.

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Abstract
Boyd's Project
Biblical Interpretation
The Beliefs of Open Theism
Practical Advantages of Open Theism
Conclusion

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"Boyd contends that there are many problems inherent in the classical view of God's foreknowledge and thus seeks to present a more biblically sound and more practically relevant standpoint on the issue of God's foreknowledge. He desires to present this in a way that is widely accessible to all as he contends that "this issue is too important and too practically significant to be limited to academic circles." Consequently he concedes that particular aspects of the open theism perspective have been deliberately overlooked in order to achieve his overarching goal of informing and motivating the intended audience in the most effective manner possible."

Tags:criticism, Judas, Jesus, non-literal, chance, sovereign, creation, prayer