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"The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpaw", 2006.
Reviews the book, "If They Move...Kill 'Em" : The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpaw" by David Weddle.
2,360 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper shows how David Weddle has fashioned a tour-de-force biography of one of Hollywood's most controversial directors : Sam Peckinpaw, a man praised as a genius and just as equally reviled by his peers. Through his book, "If They Move...Kill 'Em" : The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpaw", the paper shows us how Weddle manages to connect the dots, and in so doing bridges the professional life of an artistic rebel and the personal hell an independent spirit sometimes faces in Hollywood .
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"Sam Peckinpaw was never a man to be trifled with. From his early years in the farm regions of Fresno California where he grew up, to his later skirmishes with the Hollywood establishment, Sam -- or Sammy D as he was known to relatives and family -- seemed to be controlled by inner and often tumultuous forces common to the prestigious Peckinpaw family; the men, all hearty outdoorsmen, who little understood Sam's poetic side, his strong desire for artistic expression."
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"?If They Move...Kill ?Em?: The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpaw", 2006.
An examination of David Weddle's biography of Sam Peckinpaw.
2,346 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 72.95
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The paper discusses the biography of Sam Peckinpaw and gives insights into the director's life. In commenting on the book, the writer also manages to describe Sam's life in such a way that allows the reader to understand the extreme highs and lows that were to bookmark the future career of Sam Peckinpaw. The writer comments on Weddle's use of Peckinpaw's film career and of those who worked with him to clarify events in his life. The writer is clearly impressed with the biography and the manner in which Weddle clarifies the time-line of Peckinpaw's life.
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"David Weddle has fashioned a tour-de-force biography of one of Hollywood's most controversial directors: Sam Peckinpaw; a man praised as a genius and just as equally reviled by his peers. Weddle manages to connect the dots, and in so doing bridges the professional life of an artistic rebel and the personal hell an independent spirit in Hollywood sometimes faces. His narrative is straight forward, and he manages to let the historical record illuminate the parts of Peckinpaw's life that were truly extraordinary."
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The New York Times vs. The London Times, 2002.
This paper uses the story of the Cuban child Elian Gonzalez as the base to compare the professional journalistic approach of the New York Times and the London Times.
3,265 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper discusses the differences between the way the story of the Cuban child Elian Gonzalez was told in the New York Times and the London Time. The author believes the stories differ because of the differing interests and the application of different frames used on both sides of the Atlantic for shaping and delivering the story to the public. The author selected the New York Times and the London Times because they are both venerable institutions, not just in their own countries but also around the world, serving as models for how a newspaper should be run and as sources for major stories and issues.
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Introduction
Newspapers
Preliminary Observations
Media Frames
Coverage
Conclusion
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"The first filter is the fact that ownership of the media is highly concentrated among a few dozen of the largest for-profit corporations in the world, and many of these have extensive holdings in other industries and nations. Their desire for profit severely influences the news operations and overall content of the media. The second filter is advertising, which is responsible for most of the media's income and shapes what is discussed by proscribing certain issues on threat of withdrawal of support. The third filter is the need for sourcing, whereby "the mass media are drawn into a symbiotic relationship with powerful sources of information by economic necessity and reciprocity of interest" The fourth filter is the development of right-wing corporate antagonists to the media to put pressure upon them to follow the corporate agenda, a filter developed extensively in the 1970s when major corporations and wealthy right-wingers became increasingly dissatisfied with political developments in the West and with media coverage. The fifth filter is the ideology of anticommunism, which was long integral to Western political culture."
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Hard Times for "The New York Times", 2006.
This paper examines how "The New York Times" reported the war in Iraq as well as the paper's questionable relationship with the Bush administration.
1,795 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper explores the recent controversies surrounding "The New York Times" during the buildup to the war in Iraq in 2003. This paper delves into the controversial matter of veteran Times reporter Judith Miller who wrote a series of articles that validated the Bush administration's claims that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. This paper also focuses on Times reporter Jayson Blair who broke every journalistic rule by fabricating stories and lifting material from other newspapers as well as selecting details from photographs to create the impression he had been somewhere or seen someone when he had not. The writer explains how these incidents along with others detailed in this paper shook the editorial board of "The New York Times."
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"During the buildup to the war in Iraq, the New York Times sent their veteran reporter, Judith Miller, to the Middle East to report on the developments in that region. Ms. Miller had worked for the New York Times for nearly thirty years and had a reputation for being a hard-nosed journalist with expertise in intelligence and security issues. She also had many highly placed political sources, which made her an important reporter for the newspaper. At the time, the Bush administration was getting tough on Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq."
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Mythic Critical Analysis of "Time After Time", 2008.
This paper presents a mythic critical analysis of the film "Time After Time" (1979), directed by Nicholas Meyer and written by Karl Alexander and Steve Hayes.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper explores some of the ways in which the popular science fiction movie "Time After Time" (1979) expresses and unfolds its narrative in mythic terms. The paper defines the expressions "mythic criticism" and "the archetype" and shows how the film reveals more of a mythic substratum than its makers may even have intended. The paper concludes that the filmmakers of "Time After Time" have followed the lead of much science fiction by their innovative utilization of fact, fiction and fantasy to create a new myth for the scientific age.
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"According to A Handbook to Literature, the critical perspective known as mythic criticism is defined as that "which explores the nature and significance of the archetypes and archetypal patterns in the work" (Harmon and Holman 136). In this context, myth can be defined as that which portrays "a projection of social patterns upward onto a superhuman level that sanctions and stabilizes the secular ideology" (338). The same definition goes on to explain that myths, among their other functions, "attempt to explain creation, divinity, and religion; to probe the meaning of existence and death; to account for natural phenomena; and to chronicle the adventures of cultural heroes" (338). In reference to the archetype, the same handbook defines this term as a "primordial image" which draws upon the "prelogical mentality" (subconscious) of the reader / viewer and is frequently encountered in myth and folklore (41)."
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"Time After Time", 2008.
An analysis of the film "Time After Time," directed by Nicholas Meyer, through a Marxist interpretation.
1,471 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explores the ways in which the popular 1979 science fiction film "Time After Time," directed by Nicholas Meyer, can be interpreted from a Marxist perspective. It discusses the definition and parameters of classic Marxism as outlined in "A Handbook to Literature and Film Studies: Critical Approaches" by William Harmon and Hugh Holman. It then relates these definitions to the film.
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"In conclusion, the filmmakers of Time After Time have, consciously or not, presented a science fiction fable with certain Marxist ideology in the way their work addresses such issues as history, technology, and gender, and how these human elements change or fail to change over time. The greatest irony may be that though the historical H.G. Wells was indeed a lifelong socialist utopian, he was also for the most part anti-Marxist in his thought, and generally elitist in his view of human governance. If anything, the view of the film, which after all accurately depicts the events that took place during the 20th century and life as it is lived in the modern day, stands as a critique of Marxist (and socialist) expectations for a world state and utopian revolution."
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"Time's Arrow, Time's Cycle "( Stephen Jay Gould ), 1997.
Reviews work on evolution of geologists' understanding of the concept of deep time in 17th Cent.-19th Cent.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, $ 79.95
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"In Time's Arrow, Time's Cycle, Stephen Jay Gould discusses the evolution of geologists' understanding of the concept of deep time. Gould studied texts by Thomas Burnet, James Hutton, and Charles Lyell--three scientific writers who approached this question in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. Traditionally, readings of these three writers tended to focus on the degree to which each man employed the scientific method in investigating the question of the Earth's age. The greater the scientist's dependence on scientific method, the historians reasoned, the closer he came to the truth. Thus, these scientists have often been ranked, and understood, on the basis of their adherence to standards that are familiar to the twentieth century, but were still evolving when they wrote. In the course of his repeated close readings of the texts, in which.."
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Reaction Times of Gamers and Non-Gamers, 2006.
This paper is a complete experiment comparing the reaction times of video game players with the reaction times of non-players.
1,465 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper reports that the results of the experiment were consistent with the hypothesis that people who play video games at least 10 hours a week will have improved reaction times over people who do not play video games. The author points out that, for the purposes of this study, gamers were defined as participants who played video games ten hours a week or more, while non-gamers were defined as those who played video games less than ten hours a week. The paper relates that an online survey was created through www.surveymonkey.com and administered to obtain demographics, information about the gaming habits of participants and whether or not they participated in any other activity that could increase their reaction times.
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Introduction
Methodology
Participants
Materials and Measures
Online Survey
Online Reaction Test
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Appendix: Gaming and Reaction Time Survey Questionnaire
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"Laming (1968) found that reaction times for recognition reaction time tests averaged 0.384 seconds. The means obtained from the current experiment are lower than the expected means for a reaction time test. The mean reaction time for gamers was 0.248 seconds, while that of non-gamers was 0.305 seconds. This may be due to the fact that the measures used in the current experiment were more accurate than those used by Laming or because the stimuli presented were simpler."
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Media and Propaganda in Times of War, 2005.
A paper describing the propaganda role the media has played in the past during times of war and the likelihood of it continuing to play that role during times of war in the present era.
3,025 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 378 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper attempts to investigate if the Western media would willingly co-operate as an instrument of propaganda in time of war by examining the attitude of the media in the recent conflicts such as those of Iraq, Yugoslavia and the Falklands. Various views presented in literature are considered along with the prominent opinions that have been presented in order to attempt to reach a conclusion.
Introduction
The Military and the Media in Times of War
Media Bias in Recent History of Wars
Conclusion
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"The military denied permission to the media to accompany the Special Forces into Afghanistan and only 29 reporters were permitted to cover the Falkland conflict [Brown 2004]. The reporters covering the Falkland conflict became very friendly with the troops as a result of living together and sharing the facilities as well as the dangers and very favourable reports were presented to the audience even when things went wrong because they were 'our boys' fighting 'our enemies' and this is quite natural in any war [Seppala 2003]. Hence, the presence of 'neutral reports' in a war can do much to enhance the standard of reporting, but even these neutral reporters can be subjected to censorship, information manipulation and denial of cooperation. Even the neutral reporters will not be liked and believed by all. Enlightened generals do understand the requirements to have the media on their side because reporting on the conduct of war can influence key decisions about the war that are made by politicians [Boje 2002]."
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"The Financial Times", 2006.
This paper presented as a case study focuses on the current status and positioning of the "Financial Times" in the global media market.
1,613 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper details the strengths and weaknesses of "The Financial Times" an international business newspaper. Several of the strengths cited in this report include the paper's strong brand-name and solid reputation for scrupulous and reliable reporting while its weaknesses include difficulties in raising circulation numbers while trying to compete with its main rival "The Wall Street Journal." This paper supplies a concise analysis into the current standing of the "Financial Times" by focusing on the results of seven specific studies including the SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis and Michael Porter's Five Forces Analysis. This paper delves into the various opportunities and strategies available to the 'Financial Times" that will invariably improve the current standing of the publication such as expansion into existing global markets. The writer of this paper contends and explains how and why the "Financial Times" must learn to diversify and adapt to the global market if it intends to remain a prominent and respected publication. This paper also contains an graph illustrating the "Financial Times" standing in the global media market.
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Introduction
SWOT Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
Michael Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Michael Porter's Generic Strategies
Michael Porter's Value Chain
The Boston Matrix
Ansoff Matrix
Conclusion
References
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"Michael Porter's Generic Strategies are: Cost leadership, differentiation, cost focus, and differentiation focus. Financial Times has successfully utilized an industry wide differentiation strategy. They have touted themselves as the most reliable news source in the industry. And, by utilizing pieces like the FT PM, they have further differentiated themselves from many of the competitors who do not offer this teaser preview sheet. Michael Porter's Value Chain analysis involves analyzing: inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service. Financial Times' inbound logistics include their newsgathering facets. The organization has a staff of qualified reporters and editors that are in control of the input materials."
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Advertisements for The Times, 2007.
An analysis of how the content and style of advertisements change with the times.
806 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses the ways in which advertisements represent the culture of the times. It looks at advertisements from as far back as the 18th century and compares their style and content to the types of advertisements that are found in modern times. The paper discusses, briefly, how over time, it was no longer the product, but the advertisement of the product that was selling the item and it gives some examples to illustrate this.
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"Some of the first advertisements that ran in the United States were, not surprisingly, for lost slaves. During the 18th century thousands of slaves escaped from their masters in the Southern colonies as seen by the huge number of advertisements in the newspapers. The amount of runaways was not large enough to harm the foundation of slavery. Slave owners took safety measures to prevent the problem from growing too large. In the Southern colonies, for example, an elaborate network of laws was established for the prevention, apprehension and punishment of these slaves. These laws developed concerned a number of different areas concerning fugitives. They were not completely effective, however, as proven by the number of slaves advertised as fugitives."
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"Hard Times", 2002.
An in-depth analysis of Charles Dickens' critique of 19th century England, "Hard Times".
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper discusses the main themes and the main characters of "Hard Times". The author shows how Dickens presented education as a microcosm of the social picture of the times and how Dickens explicitly critiqued the education system that existed in 19th century England, the Lancasterian system. The author also explains Dickens' view on the Industrial Revolution that had taken root in England through ?Coketown?, a typical city, and the new breed of employee that had been born - the factory worker.
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"Imagine a world where there was only one, generic form of employment characterized by an assembly line. After a hard day?s work there was no entertainment to be enjoyed: no sports, no opera, no theatre and no movies. No Le Louvre, no La Scala, no Mona Lisa and no Rudolph Nureyev. And lastly, imagine if one person enforced all of this. That person would be perfectly represented by Thomas Gradgrind. In reality, if Thomas Gradgrind had had his way, Newton who probably discovered more facts than any person in our history would not have given the world the foundations of physics that we enjoy today."
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"Managing in Turbulent Times", 2002.
A review of book "Managing In Turbulent Times" by Peter F. Drucker on business survival in today's economy.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the book "Managing In Turbulent Times" by Peter F. Drucker. It will summarize what the author intends to reveal in the thought provoking analysis that he finds in how to manage a business when times are hard. By revealing his experience in management, he sets a claim on how to survive when things are not going so well in the business market. All aspects of business management will discussed in the authors opinion and will be clarified in his opinions on survival in today's economy.
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Women in Chaucerian Times, 2002.
A paper which introduces and discusses the status of women in medieval times, as seen through the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales."
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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By examining the characters and lives of the women in two of Geoffrey Chaucer's stories - "Prioress" and "The Wife of Bath" - in Canterbury Tales, the author of this paper shows the status of women in medieval times. The author shows that women during Chaucer?s time faced many obstacles; however, the women rose to the challenge, and created meaningful, creative lives.
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"The Prioress? tale is representative of women of the time in that the mother is strong enough to search high and low for her son, but when she finds him and takes him to the church, she ?swoons,? a common thing for the weaker sex in medieval times. Women often fainted when faced with any kind of disaster or calamity. Then, it is the men (the abbots), who take the child, and learn the nature of his salvation. In fact, the prioress does not mention the mother again in the poem, but ?Jesus? mother on high? is mentioned as the cause of this miracle."
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Hard Times, 2007.
This paper discusses the characterization of Thomas Gradgrind and Josiah Bounderby in "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens.
1,748 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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In this article, the writer analyzes Charles Dickens' novel 'Hard Times' and notes that it is constructed around the opposition between fact and fancy. The writer points out that Dickens criticizes the nineteenth century materialist and utilitarian philosophy, which had turned man into a simple cog in the large machine of the society. The writer maintains that the book is, at the same time, a social and a philosophical critique. The writer relates that Dickens denounces the political economy and the law system of the age, which were only concerned with raw facts and statistics, not minding the poverty and the hardships of the working class individual. The writer concludes that Dickens completely demolishes the materialist and reductionist philosophy of his age, showing the absurdity of cultivating nothing but the totally inhuman ideas connected with fact and palpable reality.
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"The emphasis on the name is significant, as the character sees himself as a sort of epitome for the mechanic philosophy. He is constructed as being directly related to the philosophy he represents. Gradgrind shapes himself thus as to fit perfectly in the general mechanism of the world. Personality, no less than life itself, is based entirely on facts. Everything, including a human being, has a precise definition according to Gradgrind, who seems to imply that "Thomas Gradgrind" is only another name for definitions, calculations and demonstrations."
"There are many metaphors in the novel that support Dickens' characterization of Gradgrind."
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