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Body Talk, 2001.
This paper analyzes the various types of body languages that individuals display, particularly in the workplace, between employees and employers/management.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper deals with body language, specifically in relation to the manager and to employee-manager communications. The author discusses why communication as a manager is so important and also introduces the nature of communication and the part that body language plays in communication. The paper also explains why body language is even more important in a manager-employee relationship, where the nature of the relationship means that hidden meanings are expected. The paper also describes the different types of body language which include posture, affect, eye contact, etc.
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"When listening to an employee a manager can gain insight into their real thoughts by looking them in the eye, by taking note of their posture, by listening to their tone and taking note of any affect behavior. If their is any behavior indicating boredom it is also a sign that the employee is not really listening and this can then be rectified. It is also important to keep in mind that what appears on the surface does not always represent real feelings. There is a need to look beyond what is a surface smile and look to body language for clues about real feelings. Once you are aware of these feelings you can then discuss them and rectify any problems."
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"What We Talk About When We Talk About Love", 2002.
A review of the short story, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" by Raymond Carver.
1,493 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses Raymond Carver's short story, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love". The paper illustrates the plot and the setting of the short story, and describes the story's conversation between two couples. The characters are analyzed and their personalities are examined with reference to their current and past marriages.
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"The conversation involves two couples. The protagonist is Nick who is happily married to Laura; they are at the home of a cardiologist, Mel Guinness, and his wife Terri (Teresa). Mel and Terri have been married for four years; Nick and Laura, for a little more than a year. So let?s visit some of the definitions of love: According to Mel, "real love [is] nothing less than spiritual love." (Carver, p. 137) This was from his days as a seminarian before going to medical school."
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"What We Talk about When We Talk about Love", 2005.
Explain's Raymond Carver's use of sunlight as a symbol in his story, "What We Talk about When We Talk about Love".
1,061 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper shows how the author, Raymond Carver, uses "sunlight" throughout the story as a symbol of the story's progress, mood, and characters.
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"In the story, "WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT LOVE", one apparent symbol of this story is sunlight. The element of sunlight serves as an indicator of the mood in each scene where it is mentioned. The amount of sunlight described in this short story at any given point reflects many things. The amount sunlight reflects at what point the story is in, beginning, middle, or end. The amount of sunlight reflects the mood of the characters. The amount of sunlight also reflects the characters' willingness to discuss the topic of love."
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"What We Talk About When We Talk About Love", 2002.
Examines the theme of love in Raymond Carver's short story.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, $ 46.95
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In the short story "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" by Raymond Carver, the discussion of love and the nature and relationships of the four characters reflect the same issues, the same ideas and the same difficulties. The paper shows that the discussion has the aura of something that is repeated over and over, as if these four talk about love often. They clearly know one another very well and know all about each other's loves, past and present, yet they still talk about them and their feelings endlessly, as if doing so enables them to understand those feelings and themselves. The paper examines the interaction in dialogue and relationships between the four characters, Mel, Terri, Nick and Laura.
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"The central question raised is what constitutes love, and this is raised in terms of how certain actions and behaviors might claim to be love but really cannot be. That, at least, is Mel's point of view when Terri talks about the man she lived with before: "Terri said the man she lived with before she lived with Mel loved her so much he tried to kill her" (256). Mel takes umbrage at this characterization: "That's not love, and you know it" (256). Terri's description of what the man did to her is especially brutal, but all the while the man continued saying that he loved her even as he beat her and dragged her around the room. Underlying this talk is a certain tension between Mel and Terri that emerges in what they say about each other and what they think about this former boyfriend. Terri is indulgent with him and also understands that love may take some odd forms, while Mel pretends that love has only one definition and one manifestation, though he himself shows that this is not the case."
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Raymond Carver's " What We Talk About When We Talk About Love", 2000.
An examination of the characters' views on ideal and realistic love in this short story.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 31.95
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"In the short story "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" by Raymond Carver, the discussion of love and the nature and relationships of the four characters reflect the same issues, the same ideas, and the same difficulties. The discussion has the aura of something that is repeated over and over, as if these four talk about love often. They clearly know one another very well and know all about each other's loves, past and present, yet they still talk about them and their feelings endlessly, as if doing so enables them to understand those feelings and themselves.
The central question raised is what constitutes love, and this is raised in terms of how certain actions and behaviors might claim to be love but really cannot be. That, at least, is Mel's point of view when Terri talks about the man she lived with..."
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Toxins In the Body, 2004.
Looks at the effects toxins have on the human body.
2,688 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper paper explores toxins and how they can affect the human body and looks at the benefits of drinking water. The paper talks about the increased exposure to toxins, some of the causes of this increase, where toxins come from, and the need for and process of detoxification. The paper also talks about the importance of drinking water and how it aids in the detoxification process. Included are a variety of charts and graphs about water.
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"Humans today are finding their bodies barraged with many more substances than ever before. There is an increase in use of ?pesticides, additives and chemicals, as well as the amount of steroids, hormones and antibiotics fed to animals readied for human consumption (unknown, Toronto Star).? The number of ?smog alert? days during the summer continue to increase and there is concern about how safe chlorinated water really is. All of this provides proof that humans are eating, drinking and breathing more toxins than ever before."
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"When We Talk about Love", 2005.
This paper discusses the use of sunlight as a symbol in R. Carver's short story, "What We Talk about When We Talk about Love".
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that, in R. Carver's short story, "What We Talk about When We Talk about Love," the element of sunlight serves as an indicator of the mood in each scene, reflecting the mood of the characters and the progression of the story from beginning to end. The author points out that the amount of sunlight also reflects the characters' willingness to discuss the topic of love. The paper concludes that the story presents a picture of how alcohol can destroy relationships and cut people off from life and love, which are imminently accessible, yet impossible to reach from the perspective of darkness.
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"In the beginning of the story, "Sunlight filled the kitchen from the big window behind the sink." This hints that on a subliminal level, the sunlight fills the room in much the same way that positive words and feelings are filling the room. The sunshine of love is imparting joy to everything it touches in the room. The feeling is relaxed, happy, and comfortable. Here, we find the couples (Mel and Terri / Nick and Laura), sitting in Mel's kitchen drinking gin and having a good time. The topic of love came up."
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Talk Shows, 2004.
Uses Tom Shachtman's "Talk Shows and the Dumbing of America" to discuss selected daytime and nightime talk shows.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the point made by Tom Shachtman, in his essay "Talk Shows and the Dumbing of America", that talk shows are indicative of a dumbing down of America. The discussion focuses on talk shows such as Oprah, Jerry Springer, Maury Povich and uses the Hilton sisters as examples of the types of people to whom Shachtman is referring.
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"Tom Shachtman, in his essay titled "Talk Shows and the Dumbing of America", makes the point that the talk shows that are featured on network and cable television tend to present a portrait of America and Americans that is indicative of a gradual dumbing down effect. It is Shachtman's thesis that despite the inherent literacy of the people who create talk shows, the vast majority of these programs present individuals, both celebrities and ordinary people, who seem to be largely illiterate, unable..."
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Talk Radio and Modern Media, 2000.
A short history of talk radio with a focus on conservative talk radio hosts of today.
1,705 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines the current trend of people listening more frequently to conservative or "right wing" talk shows. It focuses on the shows of three hosts - John Carlson, Michael Savage and Rush Limbaugh and discusses how they have successfully adapted their conservative radio programs to compete with new forms of media.
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"Imagine a view from the early 1920?s; a family huddled together in front of their brand new radio. The children are excitedly waiting for the familiar sounds of ?The Lone Ranger.? Mom and Dad sit back, enjoying not only the family time together, but their moments of quiet relaxation. Eighty years ago this was the image most Americans conjure in their minds when they pictured the early day of radio. Today, radio has changed dramatically. The word radio no longer can describe the genera?s housed under it. We have music radio, with pop, rock, country and jazz. Separate from musical radio is talk radio, which encompassed home and garden tips, health information, and, often, conservative opinion talk radio programs."
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'Fat Talk: What Girls and their Parents Say About Dieting', 2001.
This paper is an analysis of Mimi Richter's book 'Fat Talk: What Girls and their Parents Say About Dieting'.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses Mimi Richter's book on teen dieting and how parents can cope with it. It details several extensive research interviews with a large group of girls over an extended period of time and looks at what teen girls and their parents had to say about the issues of body image and weight control. It discusses the whole female body weight issue in American culture from an anthropological point of view.
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"In the book Fat Talk: What Girls and their Parents Say about Dieting, the author Mimi Richter looks at one aspect of teen culture ? perceptions of body image ? from an anthropologist?s standpoint. The author explains why she feels an examination of these issues from outside the medical community is important. She reports that she sees many articles in magazines, newspapers and other sources about eating disorders, but notes that only 1 ? 3% of teens actually have some kind of eating disorder. She describes this kind of exaggeration ?a ?propensity to pathologize youth? (p. 2). "
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TV Talk Shows, 2008.
An analysis of the article, "Talk Show Telling versus Authentic Telling: The Effects of the Popular Media on Secrecy and Openness" by Evan Imber-Black.
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper examines the argument presented by Evan Imber-Black, in her article "Talk Show Telling versus Authentic Telling: The Effects of the Popular Media on Secrecy and Openness", that television talk shows have greatly diminished our moral views of what consequences may arise from casually revealing life-changing secrets. The paper maintains that Imber-Black fails to provide enough substantial evidence to support her argument. The paper is of the opinion that this article is a simplistic, one-sided view of those who watch TV talk shows.
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"At first glance, and from Imber-Black's psychiatric view, this atmosphere of greater openness brought benefits. Patients were less reluctant to reveal secrets that once might not have been raised. None the less, a frightening cultural shift was taking place. With the rising popularity of "ambush" style talk shows, people began to correlate opening secrets with the belief such actions were virtuous and automatically healing. What was once deeply personal and unmentionable was becoming a popular spectacle on a grand scale and was simply assumed to be cathartic."
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Ireland Peace Talks, 2003.
This paper discusses President Clinton's involvement in the Ireland peace talks.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that, against opposition both within the U.S. and in the countries involved in the Ireland conflict, President Clinton remained consistent and compelling in his assertion that a third party, the U.S., and a radically different approach towards peace was undeniably necessary in the Ireland Peace talks. The author points out that, during his term, he actively worked with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, convincing him finally to allow Sinn Fein leaders into the peace talks. The paper relates that Clinton's diplomacy was responsible only partially for the decline of terrorism in Ireland during the 1990's because, demographically, Ireland is tipping rapidly towards a Catholic majority, making attacks from the IRA and other Republican paramilitary groups far less frequent.
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"President Bill Clinton became involved in 1993 after a winning presidential campaign pledging to help end the violence in Ireland. Against the past policy of the United States, Clinton stepped in, arguing primarily for the rights and demands of Catholics in Ireland. Behind the back and against the will of the British, "Rarely in the history of Anglo-American relations has the White House...supported Irish demands against Great Britain"4, he began organizing a series of peace talks, bringing together over the course of several years the leaders of Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State ('Southern Ireland'), and, countering the advice of the Irish Prime Minister, worked intensively on a network of compromises that would yield a cease-fire and eventually a level of peace between Northern Ireland, the Irish Free State and Britain."
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Talk Show Performance, 2004.
An analysis of the nature, processes and roles of the 'ritual of performance' in talk shows on American television.
2,893 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper presents the idea that the ritual of performance has become the primary factor that determines the talk show's function and importance not only to the mass media, but most importantly, to its audience. Through this discussion and analysis, the paper carries with it the thesis that indeed, the ritual of performance is the most important process that talk shows can offer to its audience and viewers in American society today.
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"Television, being the most accessible and audio-visually-appealing mass medium, has introduced and cultivated numerous innovations and new ideas that became part of the American popular culture. Since its inception in the 1940s, television had then invaded the homes of numerous Americans, with its commercial availability a decade later, during the 1950s. The TV has become a household necessity for the Americans in the twentieth century, becoming a constant companion of American families, providing them with the latest news and information about the America and the world, as well as entertaining them with numerous shows that range from fictional depictions (sitcoms, soap operas) to real-life discussions and illustrations of life through talk and game shows."
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Ethics, Talk-Show Hosts, and Producers, 2004.
A look at the way talk-show hosts and producers violate ethical codes of conduct in their profession.
1,578 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper argues that talk TV shows are responsible for physical or emotional harm, as talk-show hosts and producers deliberately anger guests and shock them into extreme and unthoughtful emotional reactions.
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"Like most media viewers realize, the media plays a large role n shaping their opinions and forming their attitudes towards issues and people. As viewers, many of us respect and admire TV personalities, believing that talk show hosts, for example, reached their positions because they have something important to say. In other words, Jerry Springer viewers can be easily influenced by his opinions and the content of his show when they look at his ratings and discover that millions are watching an listening to him. Of course there are many who know that the media should not always be listened to because the views and information offered could e prejudiced, or who realize that one should not allow the views of a talk show host to influence him as they could be subjective ones. The problem is that not all media viewers have this awareness. Therefore, it is very important that the media follow the code of ethics that was established specifically for it. In the media code of ethics there is one simple, but very important rule, which is respecting others. As "Panel: Dr. Laura Violates Ethics Code," explains, the media should not promote opinions that will, in any way, encourage discrimination, hatred or actions that will motivate people to go against the human rights of others. Quite simply, the media should not promote hatred, incite rage, or encourage people to fight with, or harm others. The media has a moral responsibility towards its viewers. Unfortunately, when one looks at the current popular talk TV shows, such as Jerry Spring, Jenny Jones, Maury Povich, Ricki Lake and others, one finds that there is a real disregard for this ethical code. Guests are encouraged to display rage, be violent, exhibit discrimination and even deliberately incited by TV hosts and producers to display extreme levels of negative emotion towards others. The consequence is that guests are often psychologically and physically harmed by other guests, with TV talk show hosts an producers arguing that it is not their responsibility but the responsibility of the guests themselves. While it is true that it is the guests who inflict harm upon one another, the fact is that the talk TV shows are responsible for the physical or emotional harm as talk show hosts and producers deliberately anger guests and shock them into making extreme and unthoughtful emotional reactions."
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Edite Cunha's "Talking in the New Land", 2008.
This paper reviews Edite Cunha's essay "Talking in the New Land" about her life experience, from the age of seven to the age of nine, of having English as a second language.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that Edite Cunha's "Talking in the New Land" demonstrates her great effort, living in a melting pot and trying to find her role in the family. The author points out that Cunha shows the struggle of being the interpreter for her family with great credibility, strong emotions and logic. The paper relates that Cunha gains credibility by using anecdotes of her younger self and by showing her emotions at each time. The author underscores that, when the young Edite is either forced to speak English or has to translate from English to Portuguese for her father, her feelings are always cold and fearful. The paper suggest that Cunha is trying to impress upon the readers that often with learning the public language the consequences are negative.
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"In the beginning of the essay, when Edite is explaining her name, her words are filled with love, "in naming their daughters Maria, my people were expressing their love and reverence for their Lady of Fatima." But when in an English school she explains, "I never knew quite who I was" when her teacher changed her name to sound more American. Another example of intense emotion was when the young Edite and her father go to the Employment division and Edite reads the words on the doorway she recalls, "there was a growing coldness deep inside me.""
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