The American TV series as an entertainment product (2007)

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   05/11/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In September 2006, the traditional film du dimanche soir was deposed on the first two hertziennes French channels by three TV series. These three TV series are American ones: CSI (Les Experts), Without a Trace (FBI, portés disparus) and ER...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A general overview of how American TV series are produced. Contents of American TV series. A personal point of view. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Modernity of African Music

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «People listen to music for different reasons. For me it's an introspective individualistic process. I examine the artists' lyrics in hopes that their expression will help me learn more about myself and life, in general. For others, music is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Traditional music of Africa. Nmane dance of love . Popular styles of music in Africa. The South African struggle. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

British press

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The Quality Press: Most famous and important serious newspapers in Britain are: 1. The Daily Telegraph 2. The Guardian 3. The Independent 4. The Times The different format: Originally newspapers had a broadsheet format. Such as Daily...»

Synopsis abstract : «Left-Wing views newspapers. The Guardian. The Independent . Newspapers supporting the Conservative Party. The Daily Telegraph. The Times. Metro. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The tourism industry in India: A general overview

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Research papers   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   40 pages
Document abstract : «Tourism is a very complex industry due to its multiple activities that satisfies the need of the tourist. Tourism includes transportation, accommodation, food, catering, tourist attraction as well as organizers like tour operators and travel agents....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Importance. Current senario in India. Uses of tourism. Types of tourism. Heritage tourism. Leisure and recreational tours. Business and incentive travel. Adventure and holiday tourism. Wildlife tourism. Pilgrimage tourism. Medical...»

Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed"

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «As a response to both Bill Clinton's introduction of the "Welfare Reform" putting an end to what he called "Welfare as we know it" and to the journalistic tendency of writing articles on the people far from the ground, Barbara Ehrenreich - of course...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hard and painful jobs for almost nothing but survival . The toughness of the tasks. A constant pressure exercised by the management . A miserable wage for a miserable life. The principle of low wage: A negation of human nature. LWW...»

Thomas Frank's "What's the matter with Kansas?"

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Thomas Frank has been deeply astonished and revolted with the myth of the "two-nation" America which has been cultivated by various opinion makers - especially popular journalists. This observation motivated him to look for this true...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Great Backlash: A legitimization through biased representations. The patent predominance of the cultural war in American politics. The political negligence of the economic issues and its consequences. What does Kansas look like...»

The BBC

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Everybody, even one who has never seen or listened to an Anglophone broadcast, has alteast once, heard of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the famous 'BBC', or the nicknames 'Beeb' or 'Auntie'. In fact, the BBC is the biggest broadcasting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A brief history of the BBC and the current situation . The beginnings of telecommunications. The success of the BBC after the WW II. The difficulties of the media nowadays. Service offered by BBC. The BBC legal status . The running of...»

Essay about sin city (Franck Miller & Robert Rodriguez)

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «I am going to talk about Sin city, an action, detective and all in all fantastic film released in 2005, directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino (but only for the sequence in Dwight's car, in which he talks with the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The origin of Sin City. The images in the comic and in the movie. The inner voices in the movie. About Sin City. A dangerous and a dark city. The feeling that there is no real law . Opposition between elements which give a modern and...»

The UK food market

Political science   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/15/2009   |   .pdf   |   37 pages
Document abstract : «The population of UK is set to increase by over 2 million to almost 62 million over the next 10 years. Increased life expectancy and declining birth rates are leading to an increasingly elderly population and this trend is set to continue as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «General points. Size of the market. Structure of the household. Basic product in a Briton's lfe. Current consumption trends. The different meals in a day. Habits in different areas. The emergence of new consumer profiles. Eating and cooking...»

The British monarchy as of 2008

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/15/2009   |   .pdf   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The British monarchy is a shared monarchy which can trace its ancestral lineage back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The British monarch or Sovereign is the Head of state of the United Kingdom and in the British overseas territories. So the British...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Constitutional democracy today. Great Britain: A constitutional democracy. The royal prerogative. Elizabeth II: Is she the perfect representation of the monarchy. Her life. Her role. The future of the monarchy: What will happen after...»

Asian business culture

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Since the last decade the Northeast Asian economies such as Japan, South Korean and Taiwan have had a remarkable growth and an important development into world-class economic powers. They have emerged from an "array of political and social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cultures contribution to economic & business organizations in the North Pacific rim. Business culture in Asia Pacific. Culture and management. South Korean: The Chaebol. Taiwan's condition. Contribution to the economic success of...»

Suitable area for Paris to get a French global city region

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «As Saskia Sassen well defined it, a global city region is a region that "overlaps the global city" . Today, it can be admitted that Paris has a lot features that make this city close to a "global city", such as the central corporate functions, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The problem of Paris and the Paris area. Consensus about the inefficiency of the present institutional framework of the Paris region. The current size and institutional organization of Paris is a major problem for the region's...»

Maurice A. Bercof - The Art of Negotiating

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Maurice A. Bercoff is a Bachelor of Law, PhD in Economics and a Statistics graduate; and fluent in four languages. He developed his systematic approach to negotiations in Harvard, Wharton Business School and the Kennedy School of Government. He has...»

Synopsis abstract : «General presentation. The author. Framework of the book. Content of the book. Prologue. Introduction from loser to winner: What is a successful negotiation?. Section one: Previous thoughts. Chapter one: What are we talking about?. Chapter two: Do...»

The Blue Grass Band

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The internship started mid- January and lasted until the end of May. We worked as an independent team for the Bluegrass Band. The primary objective of this internship was to provide the band with three dates for them to perform in California,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Assignments . Implementation. Results (SWOT Analysis). Strength. Weakness. Opportunity. Threat. Conclusion. Suggestions....»

Doing business with Egyptians

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «If you are eager to do business or to invest in a foreign company, you have to be aware of some things about how is the business environment in the country you choose and how is the reality. That information is mainly related to the economy,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Introduction to Egypt. Main data. Economic data. Political data. Some 20th's century history. Business environment. SWOT matrix. Negotiation with Egyptians. Selection of the commercial . Intellectual preparation. Material...»

Designing a centrifugal pump for agricultural purposes

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this project was to calculate the dimensions of a centrifugal pump, for a determined application, to write a report and then to make an oral presentation, in English, to an auditorium. Therefore, this is a complete project from the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Project purpose. Part one: Presentation. Pump operating principle. Field of application: A crop irrigation system. Pump location. Part two: The theory. Phenomenon to avoid. Algorithm. Pump characteristics calculation. Part three:...»

Differences between the instructions on beauty products across nations: France and Britain

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Initially I didn't have any idea about the topic I wanted to talk about, but realizing that I had purchased many beauty products in Ireland and that I used to read its directions, I decided to take more of an interest in it. I just thought it was...»

Synopsis abstract : «The reason for choosing the topic. Purpose of the analysis. Way of dealing with the subject. Basis for the analysis. The use of a complicated vocabulary . A brief language. Conclusion....»

What do you hear or perceive as the expressive narrative of the third movement of Beethoven's Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 #2 and how does the music create that narrative?

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Composed in 1800-1801, called Moonlight by the poet Ludwig Rellstab, the sonata Op. 27 #2 became one of the most famous of Beethoven's pieces almost immediately after its publication. It continues to fascinate the audience by the lyrical and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why the sonata became popular. Analyzing the contrasts . Introduction of the coda . Conclusion....»

Judgment: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls? By Noel M. Tichy and Warren G. Bennis

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Book review   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"With good judgment, little else matters. Without it, nothing else matters," said Noel M. Trichy in the foreword of the book. The book is must-read for current leaders as well as future leaders. This framework can help anyone who runs a small team...»

Synopsis abstract : «Book review . Overview of the message of the book. Key lessons for me. Judgment calls. People. Strategy. Crisis. Your storyline. Define concept and best scenario and why. Articulate your teachable point of view. Knowledge assessment from the...»

How can corruption occur in a democracy as France? Analysis through the ELF scandal

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The Elf scandal started in 1994 with an ordinary trial of the dubious conditions in which Elf oil company and the Crédit Lyonais funded Bidermann's textile firm. This financial bail-out turned out to be a tremendous embezzlement scandal. ELF's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historic sum up of the twists and turns of the ELF scandal: A complex and dense corruption case. From Bidermann's affair to the African affair. The multitude of connate corrupted affairs in the ELF sphere . The origins of the ELF...»

Blogs and information in Italy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Democracy is not reducible to the regular election of national representatives through an equitable voting process. In its most demanding version, it actually has to guarantee to everyone the same access to information, to be "a genuine struggle...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Advent of the mass media society. Election of Silvio Berlusconi as the President of Council. Emergence of political blogs. Absence of official responsibilities and freedom of expression. The [ti]revolution[ti] embodied by the...»

John Rawls and the Republicanism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «1989 was an outstanding year for the spread of liberty. In an article published during the summer, Francis Fukuyama comments on this new, remarkable victory of liberal democracy, and predicts "the End of History" as its consequence. Not only has his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Twin principles of equality and liberty. The scrutiny of Pettit and Rawls's founding principles . The stalemate . Rawls' conceptualization of the common good as a tabula rasa. The compatibility of liberalism and republicanism...»

Cross-reference study on the notion of "Leadership"

Business & market   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «Joan of Arc's public career lasted only for two years but her history has come down through the ages, so that each year, her courage is praised on May 1st. Why is this sixteen-year-old girl engraved in our memory in such an unforgettable way?...»

Synopsis abstract : «Biography: Joan of Arc. Introduction. Joan of Arc: A born leader. A charismatic leader. A lonely leader. Conclusion. Book review: Moments of truth, by Jan Carlzon. Introduction. Responding to change. Developing a vision. Managing subordinates...»

The scapegoat

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Traditionally, a scapegoat was a goat that was led away in the wilderness, for the Day of Atonement in Judaism, Yom Kippur. That rite was described in the Bible. Christian theology is a symbolic prefiguration of the sacrifice of Jesus who offered...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Emergence context. Mimetic violence: Rene Girard. Determination of good and evil. The scapegpat identification. Choosing of scapegoat. A good scapegoat. The impact of sacrifice. On the group. On the victim. Conclusion. Indicative...»

How George Frederick Handel composed the "Hallelujah" Chorus

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The text is a collective prayer to celebrate the resurrection and the future of our world. The kingdom of Earth is becoming the kingdom of the Lord; in other words the domination of God has to take the place off the domination of Men. The word...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The single word 'Hallelujah'. A clear change of mood. The conclusion of the second part. After the rapture. Conclusion....»

The Jewish shabbat

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Shabbat begins on Wednesday just before sunset and lasts till the following Saturday when we can see the first star. Of course there are some tables with all the hours, called lou'hot, made by rabbinic authority. It is forbidden to work on Shabbat...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Choulhan Aroukh and its laws. Things to be done during Shabbat. The 39 melakhot (works) forbidden during Shabbat. Activities encouraged during Shabbat. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Concentration/evaporation of the juices

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The fruit juice processing industry is one of the world's major agro-based businesses. Orange juice is the dominant juice trade worldwide. Juice is a liquid naturally contained in vegetable or fruit tissue. Juice may be supplied in concentrate form....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why concentrate a juice. Fruit juice technology. Preserving. Thermal processing. Non thermal processing. Juices concentration by evaporation. Principles. Principles of recovery volatile compounds. Evaporators for fruit juice...»

Profile of a leader: Nicolas Sarkozy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Nicolas Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa was born in Paris on the 28th of January 1955; he is the son of Paul Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa a Hungarian immigrant who fled the Red army in 1944, and Andree Mallah a jurist of Jewish origin native from Salonica in Greece....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of leadership. Getting spotted by Charles Pasqua. Main leadership practice of Nicolas Sarkozy . His ethical practices. The origin of ethical practices . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

To what extend should contemporary Western governments be able to regulate journalists in times of conflict?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The 3rd of May is the day for the freedom of the press. It had been created by the UNESCO to defend the freedom of expression of journalists, but this fundamental right is being flouted everywhere. The freedom of the press is mentioned in every...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Democracy and human rights in western countries. Political organization of the western countries . The power of media. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

"Laundry Terror": The laundries in Sweden

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «For most exchange students their first experience in the laundry room is one of confusion and bewilderment. What is the sign up sheet for? It is only after we are taught by someone that we are able to adhere by the laundry rules. There was one story...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The experiment. Analysis of the situation. Comparison with the home countries. Conclusion. Indicative bibliography....»

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