Analyzing Flynn's Ether

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Opening Nick Flynn's first published book of poetry, Some Ether, is like peering through a textured window. While the colors and images are sharp, the objects and sentiments are distorted-candidates for unique interpretations. Flynn's fragmented...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Analyzing the selected poetry. Flynn's use of syntax . The way he shifts the voice he uses . Conclusion....»

American Idol

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In its first season, American Idol garnered the attention of 22.77 million viewers on the finale night. The last season-the show's fifth-36.38 million people tuned in to witness Taylor Hicks take home the ultimate title of American Idol...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introuction. Giving the people what they want. Hicks: Forfeiting all authenticity by singing nothing but cover songs. Emphasizing a notion by describing aspects of Hollywood and Broadway. The modern theatre and judgeding its success in satisfying...»

Cover Letter for Writing Position

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Cover letters   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «Dear Mr. Sample, I am writing to express interest in the writing position offered on samplesite.com. In May 2007, I graduated from College NAME with a BA in English and a concentration in creative writing. My educational background and work...»

Synopsis abstract : «Address of the sender.. Name and address of the addressee.. Body of the letter.. Name of the sender.....»

How to Start and Run a Small Book Publishing Company by Peter I. Hupalo

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. This book appears to be the second book he has self-published, though he does not mention how...»

Synopsis abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. The next section of the book is on marketing. Hupalo is much more in his element in the next...»

Letter for Graduate Student Association Grant Proposal

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Cover letters   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «I am hoping to receive funding to attend the 2007 AWP Conference, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, March 1 - 3 from the GSA. As a creative writing student and the new editor of MAGAZINE, this conference will be an amazing opportunity to attend...»

Synopsis abstract : «Name and address of addressee. Subject.. Body of the letter.. Senders name and address.....»

Hunter's in the Snow

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The story brings to mind a time not to long ago that seems...»

Synopsis abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The overall structure and plot of the story plays a part in how...»

Changing Over- Modern Newspapers

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Research papers   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. No longer are we a society that goes to the store to pick up our newspapers each day, including those ever so popular Sunday papers with the coupons stuffed inside. But we are turning toward the internet...»

Synopsis abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. . The roots and history for newspapers go far back in time, because there has always been a hunger for current events and, in particular, political happenings. . The first newspaper published in America...»

Literary vs. Commercial Fiction

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. Literary fiction is known to be a more intelligent type of writing. The author usually includes in the story several...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. In contrast the story ?Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? written by Bob Dylan has a centrally man vs. man conflict....»

Wrongful Writing

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   School essay   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «There are many ethical issues that come up within journalism as a whole, from broadcasters to anchors to cameramen. One of the positions that have come under the most scrutiny in the last several years however has been within the realm of print...»

Synopsis abstract : «Writers are a special breed of reporters who operate in an almost behind-the-scenes kind of way. . Death is one of the biggest subjects when it comes to photographs. . Privacy invasion is the third issue that most journalists struggle with on a...»

Isolated Uncertainties

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A community can be generalized as a place where people with similar interests and lifestyles dwell together in healthy unison. Since the Romantics, a theme that reappears in literature often is alienation. Despite this, the concept of "community" is...»

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Evaluating the Forces of Fate through Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In many of William Shakespeare's dramas, a theme that seems to appear habitually is fate. Fate is defined as the "supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events, and the inevitable events predestined by this force." Macbeth and Romeo...»

Synopsis abstract : «Macbeth is a story of a man put into a position of power that he can not control. . The story of Romeo and Juliet is one that is well known for its wonderfully tragic romance, famous quotations, and unforgettable scenes. . The two dramas, Macbeth,...»

A Critique of Democracy through Aristotle (and Plato)

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Democracy is defined today as "a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system." In the time of Plato and Aristotle, there was a simple...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Comprehending democracy. Aristotle: Five different types of Democracy. Conclusion: The ideas of Aristotle and Plato....»

Governmental Leadership: Not Always Accurate

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «It is argued by a noted historian that the federal government sets the policies and the people calmly follow. However, for that to be the case, one would have to ignore the many riots and protests that have taken place in America from 1945-present....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The public's despair about the threat of a nuclear war . Riots and demonstration against the civil rights movement. The Vietnam War. Other wars America took part in. Conclusion....»

'Weaving a Myth': Magnolia and the Psychology of Religion in Film

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Imagination is fundamental to human life. Indeed, all the 'humanities' are manifestations of the creative instinct that finds its origin in imagination. One creative imagination communicates its images to another in an attempt to bridge the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film Magnolia. The 'personification' of pathological complexes . A montage of pseudo historical events. The first lead character: Frank TJ Mackey. 'Seduce and Destroy' seminar footage. The identification process exhibited by the...»

The Influence of Popular World Music on Modern Western Music

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Research papers   |   10/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The nebulous category of World Music has been defined as "simply not our music, it is their music (Rahkonen, 1)." World Music is thus a distinction based on otherness and not any singularly defining characteristic. It is a term that developed from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Raga Mala by Pandit Ravi Shankar and the path of his life in music. The evolution of Reggae music in Jamaica . The jerky ska rhythm . The reggae chapter of world music . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

New Deal Art: The WPA Murals of Norwalk, CT

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Research papers   |   10/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Great Depression that struck the United States in the late 1920s came as a shock to millions of Americans. Almost overnight people saw their entire life savings vanish before their eyes and many were laid off by their employers. By the time...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main subset of the WPA . The cultural sources of New Deal art . The paintings by George Avison. The town of Norwalk . Conclusion....»

Thirteen Days (2000)

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Good evening my fellow citizensThis Government, as promised, has maintained the closest surveillance of the Soviet Military buildup on the island of Cuba. Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The words spoken by John F. Kennedy in his address to the nation on October 22, 1962. The film: The entire thirteen days of the crisis. The interpretation that Donaldson used in the film. Donaldson's portrayal of the military personal:...»

IS: Music

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If only Beethoven and Tchaikovsky could have conceived of the technological advantages the musicians of today take for granted. Innovative strides in music technology development have revolutionized the way music is recorded, composed, stored,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ground breaking advancements in synthesizer modeling. The use of this technology . Providing customization . Innovations in the live performances. Conclusion....»

Doris Wishman

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In 1959, after the unexpected death of her husband, Doris Wishman decided to begin making films. With a background in distribution, she became aware of the genre of "nudist camp" films through an acquaintance with Walter Bibo, producer of Garden of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Critics of Wishman's films as exploitation. Russ Meyer's The Immoral Mr. Teas . Wishman's Diary of a Nudist . Shifts in directing style. The Immoral Three: Providing a fair representations of her career...»

The Lickerish Quartet

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The play between high and low culture has become an important subject in film studies and criticism. In particular, the subject has proved a relevant context for the exploration of exploitation films, and vice versa. In looking at exploitation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Lickerish Quartet and the rest of Metzger's body of work. The narrative of The Lickerish Quartet . Interaction between the high and low . The third transgression . Conclusion....»

The AEG Factory in Berlin: Designed by Peter Behrens

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Research papers   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the latter half of the 18th and through the 19th century, architecture remained stagnant in design and innovation. There were many great buildings designed during the time, but they all were stuck in the past, usually echoing the Gothic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The modernist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Looking at the building from the outside. The interior of the building . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Glass House Designed by Philip Johnson New Canaan, CT (1949)

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Research papers   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Over fifty years ago, the "Harvard Five" architects descended upon New Canaan, CT to build houses for themselves and their clients. These architects, Marcel Breuer, Landis Gores, John Johansen, Eliot Noyes, and Philip Johnson designed some of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most famous of Johnson's architectural masterpieces. The Glass House: Positive aspects of the modern movement. Conclusion....»

Facing an Uphill Battle: Running Fitness

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When Ana Pichrtova talks about mountain running her eyes light up; she can't disguise the pure joy that these trail treks bring her. "I just love it! I love the trails, I love running- that's it!" Pichrtova exudes. Most elites, like Pichrtova, know...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is mountain running? . The cardiovascular solution . Cross training: Can it get you higher faster?. Taking it beyond just training. Conclusion....»

Cover letter for Production Assistant Job

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Cover letters   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «From Beacon Press's website I learned of a job opening as a production assistant. I am very interested in this position, and believe I can contribute much to the company. I also believe the company can contribute to my own growth as well. I...»

Synopsis abstract : «Date. Company's name. Department's name. Postal address. E mail address. Main body of the letter. Your name. Address. Telephone number. E mail address....»

Lies the Television Told Us

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The media exists for the sole purpose of entertainment, and the easiest way to bring this entertainment to the people is through television. This being said, it can be understood why the media functions the way it does; entertainment needs to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? (Lifetime Network). 'Jeremy': Pearl Jam (MTV). Secret cutting (USA Network). 'Normal Again': Buffy the Vampire Slayer (FX Network). Conclusion....»

Not All is Cold in Iceland

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Humanity is nostalgic. There is no other way in which to explain the strips of antique malls in the Midwest or the string of collector shows on the shop-at-home networks. Like the sightseers searching for the Grand Canyon pictured on the poster in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The essence of music . The integrity of music . Establishing authenticity in a foreign country . The Sapir Whorf Hypothesis. Sonata Arctica's choice of language. Progressive metal. The exercise in character development and the...»

Once More with Talent

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. You cannot see the person sitting next to you, the face that looks back in the darkness. Suddenly, from nowhere, a few shaky piano notes fill the air. A melody so simple yet so...»

Synopsis abstract : «The room is silent, black, yet complete in its created emptiness. . It is said that theatre is best appreciated for the first time as the first time. . This is where earlier contact with the production proves very helpful.. Beyond the music, the few...»

Adorno and Fiske Pop TV

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «To a certain degree, the actions of individuals have an effect on their environment. However, our surroundings more dramatically influence our everyday experiences and shape our personalities. Two of the most popular cultural mediums, film and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The art of a mime: The subject assimilating itself to its objects. TV programs such as The Real World have: A 'fish-bowl' aura . Fiske and Adorno's disagreement that our reality is reflected back to us through the mirror of...»

Acoustic Mythologies of The Natyasastra: Text of Celestial Music

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   School essay   |   11/04/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Concerning the use of musical rhythm as a sadhana, a path to liberation, one preliminary distinction to make is between the tantric means of rasa and the yogic means of bhakti; The mythological tradition inherited by Hindustani music distinguishes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Indian Aesthetic tradition . The Hindustani genealogy of celestial music. The musical traditions of India . Gandharva Sangeet . The laws of aesthetics in the Natyasastra . The music of the tabla . The musical range of the tabla...»

Danger at a Distance

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The nomenclature of "disaster movie" is as difficult a classification to place upon a film as any; for its definition is extremely malleable. Many movies incorporate a disaster, or even numerous disasters, and are still not known as "disaster...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Disaster movies during the 1950's and the 1960's. What set these sci-fi disaster movies apart?. Nuclear holocaust. Character based melodramas involving minor disasters. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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