...Name Professor Title Date Paparazzi and Privacy Creeping cautiously through the tall grass in the jungle, she breathes with anxiety and apprehension. With this size and repute, she could stay full for a very long time; the family included. As she waits for the prey to show up its head, she steadies her head up ready for the big catch. A catch, perhaps worth a fortune, at least it will sustain her for some time. Seconds later, it becomes a perfect catch. The paparazzo has got what he wanted, that image, a photo worth thousands of dollars, or even more. Menacingly rude and pushy, these photojournalists earn their living through stealing images of celebrities. They hound and stalk a celebrity for the main purpose of taking their pictures and selling them to the mainstream media for a hefty sum. Just like the lioness hunts, so does the paparazzi. They behave in a similar way in all aspects: from identification of the target, up to the end of the game (death of the prey or photo of the celebrity). In short, they make their living by aggressively pursuing a celebrity for the aim of obtaining candid photographs for sale. The paparazzi are a jigger in the toe. Paparazzi do not care what the celebrities do when taking their photos, in fact, they rejoice when they get a photograph of celebrity in an anomalous circumstance. They plant spies in every joint in cities so that they can get information on their whereabouts.In most cases, waiters and security...
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...The Annoyance/Dangers of the Paparazzi Would you like if people were constantly bombarding you with cameras? Lets say you’re enjoying a nice meal with your family and then suddenly a group of “photographers” come up and just start snapping an endless amount of photos and there’s nothing you can do about it. The so-called “photographers” that I’m talking about are called the paparazzi. The paparazzi first started with a man named Ron Galella, nicknamed America’s first paparazzo. Galella’s first target was actor Marlon Brando; he began harassing Brando one day telling him to take of his glasses for a photo. Brando wasn’t playing his games, not only did he refuse, but he also punched Galella, knocking out five teeth. (Talese 97) Yes, what Marlon Brando did was a little excessive, but in his defense you shouldn’t bombard people with your camera, giving them orders and whatnot, it’s called common courtesy. The paparazzi have gotten way out of control over the years, yes, they have a job, but there should be limits. Of course, the paparazzi see it differently. They have little concern for celebrity’s privacy. The way they see it, is they have a job to do and money to earn. They believe celebrities like being photographed, but they pretend they don’t. They also believe they’re making celebrities more famous, therefore successful. (94) I’m almost positive celebrities do not enjoy getting their pictures taken, as for saying they pretend, well that’s just right stupid. For example...
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...widespread, groups began to mingle together due to the easily accessible and widespread programming, and the population combined. Although fame could be thrilling, losing all of your privacy, due to paparazzi, not only threatens your safety and sanity but creates unneeded drama and predominantly false accusations. The more refined television became, the more the world seemed to resemble direct interactions and para-social relationships formed (Meyrowitz, 1985). Television users rapidly began to feel as though they personally knew television personalities and cared about them in the same manner they cared about their close friends or family. Horton and Wohl stated that television never shows an ending that exhibits the actors coming out of their character, which often leads viewers into believing that what they view is truly the actors’ identities (Horton & Wohl, 1963). This perception created opportunities for photojournalists to capitalize on actor public engagement. Carl O'Connell stated. The origin of the name Paparazzo is argued, but its onomatopoeic resemblance to the Sicilian word for an oversize mosquito, papataceo, made it easy to compare with Fellini's statement: "Paparazzo suggests to me a buzzing insect, hovering, darting, stinging" (O'Connell, C., 2015). Paparazzi journalists have increased with America’s intense need to become intimate with celebrities lives. Paparazzi’s have become aware that the more consumer desire the more money...
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...------------------------------------------------- The garment “Armadillo Shoe” is both typical of its era but also an innovation? How far do you agree or disagree with this statement. ------------------------------------------------- The garment “Armadillo Shoe” is both typical of its era but also an innovation? How far do you agree or disagree with this statement. Contents: Page 2 Introduction Page 3 - 4 Background Page 5 - 6 Fantasy or reality? Page 7 - 8 His legacy Page 9 Conclusion Page 10 Reference Page The garment “Armadillo Shoe” is both typical of its era but also an innovation? How far do you agree or disagree with this statement. Introduction: Alexander McQueen (17 March 1969 – 11 February 2010) was a British designer and couturier, best known for his in-depth knowledge of British tailoring and his ability to both shock his audience with raw presentations often depicting bleak history and anarchic politics. McQueen was openly gay and said he realised his sexual orientation when very young. He told his family when he was 18 and, after a rocky period, they accepted his sexuality. He described coming out at a young age by saying, "I was sure of myself and my sexuality and I've got nothing to hide. I went straight from my mother's womb onto the gay parade"(Wikipedia, online) During his career he earned 4 British designer of the year awards in 1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003...
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...The paparazzi are photographers who will certainly do anything to achieve their aim, gaining the profit from the photos of famous people and their families. They sell the photos to tabloids or anyone else who is willing to pay them a high price. (** Thesis Statement) This report will discuss and examine an opportunity of whether paparazzi could be seen one day in Thailand. Firstly, it will remind us the significant power of media in the present world and explain how people who relate to the process of generating the media unexpectedly support the paparazzi initiation in the media world. Furthermore the report will reveal the origin of the word “paparazzi” that was released first time in Italy and shortly expanded across the country in the negative terms. Then it will refer to some of apparently violent cases from the celebrities who became unfortunate victims of paparazzi; Princess Diana and Catherine Zeta Jones with her husband – Michael Douglas. It will then talk about the media ethics, moral, the definition of privacy and human rights, including show the conflict of celebrities privacy and public rights to know the celebrities lives. Lastly this report will offer the idea of the paparazzi motivation of who support their actions; the readers, the media commercial agency and paparazzi themselves. The Media Power in the Present World In the modern world we are undeniable against the media power in the present world which nearly absolutely influence on our life and society. Everyday...
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...The interpretation of human nature through the vanity fair Vanity Fair was a true reflection of the British society in that time,criticized the bourgeois money relations,to reveal the snobbish bourgeois.And we can also observe the society nowadays we lived.There is also a big vanity fair today,someone wants to enter the upper social class,they not only sell their bodies and souls,but also his families and deceive them.They lost their truth heart,throw their true love and the friendship to the wind.Money and the power become the aim that they pursuit only.In my opinion,The more beautiful in one thing,the more lice in it.It might has a beautiful appearance,but it is ugly and dirty essentially.The fame just as the fireworks,it goes with the wind in a flash,we can not hold it in the real.Vanity fair is a flashy world, everywhere filled with dust.It always blind people’s eyes.Therefore,people always want to find a beautiful place to stand in this world,and show off himself.However,whatever the money or power,they all have their own limit.you never can fill up human’s greedy.And once you come into this place,you will never go out,and finally it will stop your footstep and died with your endless greed. After I read this book,it let me deep in thought.In addition to fame and fortune in life what is left?Perhaps in this complex world,we need to compliment,flatter and do something not out of our true heart.However,do you realize there is more pure and beautiful things in our...
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...English- 10 18 November 2013 Antigone Essay: Theme: Wisdom vs. Power There are a lot of themes in the story of Antigone, but the theme, wisdom vs. power portrays the story the best. The writer Sophocles reminds me of Shakespeare, and includes figurative language just like Shakespeare, but of course isn’t as good as him. This story took place in a city called Thebes, where Creon, Antigone, Haemon, Polynieces, and many more live. Creon is the King of Thebes and this theme is basically based off of him and the way he does things. He has to find a way to choose a ruler, and how he/she should govern Thebes. Creon is a tough ruler because of his loyalty to Thebes, but he will not let his family come over his decisions on what to do with the city. His nephew, Polynieces was a big traitor to Thebes, and hated the fact that his uncle was king and used to disagree on everything Creon had to say. Antigone does not like Creon as a ruler, because she thinks he can’t solve issues the town has. Creon does not care what Antigone has to say about him because he sees her as a threat to his power. In the story Antigone says,” If he cannot rule his own house, how can we expect him to rule Thebes?”(Lines 658-662) The son of Creon, Haemon also disagrees to what his father says. Haemon tries to break this disagreement by bringing up general understandings of how his father runs Thebes. Thebes is not like Athens, it is not a democracy, so it needs the support of the people. Haemon also helps...
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...Professional Communication Week Four Assignment Chapter 4, pages 106&107 Questions 1-4 05 August 2012 Chapter 4, pages 106&107 Questions 1-4 Question One: Communication in business is important for all parts to function efficiently and effectively. For a company like the Ball Aerospace Corp. having a small margin for error on a project can be intimidating and can produce stark debates on what way is the “right way” to do something. The importance of a cohesive team for any project should be a main objective, along with getting the specifications of a spacecraft. Because, if the team isn’t working as one with the same goal/mindset then there will be dissension among the group, and that’s bad for the project. Question Two: The difference between interpersonal skills, and telephone etiquette is simply a matter of being in the same room as someone. While interacting in a face-to-face meeting like in a boardroom, a person is focused on the speaker, making eye contact, and actively engaged in what is happening. If on a conference call, often the listener is doing something else like returning e-mails or catching up on other work while the phone is on mute. The listener can be potentially reacting silently with facial gestures or hand movements in disagreement of what is being talked about. In a modern world where etiquette and respect is so abundant in the workplace working with people, the realm of behind closed doors is still a factor in how people really...
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...Hypocrites of America The episode of South Park called ‘Goobacks’ is a prime example of how some Americans are hypocrites. I say this because the situation in the episode is exaggerated in a creative sense, but the underlines of the episode speaks of reality in today’s world. In this episode, people from the future come back to the present. These men and women work the jobs most Americans will not work and work these jobs for a lot less money to begin with because they feel less money is still money to them. Of course the Americans became angered that the ‘Goobacks’ (what the Americans called them), took “their” jobs and did not quite understand English. The famous line from this episode, “Took yer jurb!” (Comedy Partners), in English means ‘Took our jobs’. This line is frequently said by Americans, because in reality some Americans feel it is true. There are a great deal of immigrants that come to America for a better life. For instance immigrants from Ireland, Mexico, Cuba, and so on. These immigrants take jobs that most Americans see as beneath them since they pay so low. But yet some Americans become angered and say that these immigrants are taking ‘their’ jobs, even though these jobs were not taken in the first place. That is why I feel those people are hypocrites because they say these jobs are theirs, but yet they do not work these jobs. But in essence, how can those jobs possibly be ‘their’ jobs to begin with. They do not own those jobs and they definitely do not...
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...Controversies Surrounding Euthanasia Name of Student: Institutional Affiliation: Controversies Surrounding Euthanasia Euthanasia is one of the most exceptional controversies of this century. Keown (2011) asserts that “it involves ending an individual’s life in order to release them from, intractable pain.” This act can also be called “mercy killing.” Euthanasia may take two forms. Voluntary Euthanasia happens when family members or medical practitioner take the life of a sick person after receiving consent from the sick individual. On the other hand, involuntary Euthanasia occurs when a person decides to take the life of a sick individual without their acquiescence. Criminal execution, for instance, falls under the category of involuntary euthanasia. The moral, religious, and ethical issue surrounding euthanasia forms the basis of many social and legal discussions. The main controversy, consequently, is whether to legalize euthanasia or not. Legal research by Manning & Willis (2012) confirms that any form of killing falls in the group of criminal cases. They show that all homicide cases are proved illegal is every nation. Hence, any person who takes part in taking another individual’s life should be charged with aiding and abetting a murderer. These individuals should be charged with second degree murder. From an ethical stand point, they argue that it disproves the “do not kill thy neighbor” rule. An excellent neighbor offers support during...
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...Citation: Grych, J. H., & Fincham, F. D. (1993). Children's appraisals of marital conflict: Initial investigation of the cognitive-contextual framework. Child Development, 64,215 - 230. Hypothesis: Children's conflict appraisals guide their coping responses. In particular, deciding whether or not to intervene in the conflict will be strongly influenced by children's interpretations. For example, children who believe that they are at fault for causing a disagreement may then feel responsible for resolving the dispute, and thus attributions of self-blame are likely to lead to children's involvement in the conflict. Fearing for the safety of one parent also may promote intervention, whereas perceiving a high level of threat to the self may lead children to avoid intervening in a disagreement. Whether they involve themselves in a conflict also depends on children's coping efficacy, which in turn is shaped by prior experiences in the family. (a) children's appraisals are systematically related to specific dimensions (intensity and content) of marital conflict. 1. It was predicted that high-intensity conflict would be viewed as more likely to escalate than low-intensity conflict, and that child-related conflict would be perceived as more likely to involve the child than nonchild-related conflict. 2. Children who blame themselves for conflict are likely to elicit self-blame than non-child-related content. No specific hypotheses were made for the effect of conflict intensity...
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...United Way and the Boy Scout of America 1. The circumstances involving the Boy Scouts of America situation affects everyone that is a part of them and the United Way program. Larry Norvell is the local head of the United Way of Columbia-Willamette and he represents the larger company. He has to make decisions that affect all of United Way and the Boy Scouts of America. He operates a business and needs to handle this situation as a business decision and focus on the bottom line. Sometimes as a business owner you have to look at the pros and cons in any situation. Also, there will be a sacrifice made on either decision he makes. He consulted many people, but ultimately he has to decide what’s best for his organization. United Way is an organization made up of volunteers, contributors, and local charities to help people in their own communities. Larry Norvell is part of an organization that creates a work experience that is fair for all employees. The bottom line is looking beyond the immediate situation and the consequences that his decision will make on everyone. If Larry agrees with the BSA, then United Way will lose contributions from companies. If Larry disagrees with the BSA, then Boy Scouts of America will lose funding. Larry has to make a stance, if he doesn’t then this situation will come back and affect his organization. Society is changing; Larry needs to change policies in order to overcome this bad situation that has arisen. Discrimination has been a...
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...Solve a Problem Paper PHL/456 August 15, 2011 The creative process includes four different steps. I will discuss the four different steps in this paper on how to change a flat tire on the side of the road. These steps includes, Searching for Challenges, Expressing the Problem or Issue, Investigating the Problem or Issue, and Producing Ideas. Each stage has a specific duty in the creative process. The first stage of the creative process is Searching for Challenges. Creativity is where we as people are meeting challenges in and imaginative, original and effective way. As people challenges are often needed to be sought out. These challenges come to use in the forms of obvious issues or problems. For an example you allow your friend to use your car to go back and forth to work. Your saw your friend a few time with someone else in the car and follow and saw she was taking someone else home. The second stage of the creative process would be Expressing the problem or Issue. The purpose of this stage allows you to fine the best expression of the issue or problem that is occurring. In other words the most helpful ideas to help solve the problem or issue that you are experiencing. For example you are traveling and your car has a flat tire. You have a spare but do not know how to change it. What would you do? The third stage of the creative process is Investigating the Problem or Issues. This stage of the creative process allows you to gather the information that...
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...This assignment was designed put us, the student in a situation where we are placed in the supervisor position. In this assignment put the supervisor in a position of having to pick and choose what tasks to do themselves and what tasks should be delegated out after coming in and finding their basket full of tasks that need to be dealt with. When you obtain the position of supervisor, there is usually far too much for just you to do, therefore it is important to learn what to delegate and who to delegate it to. The most important tasks should be done by the supervisor but as far as things such as someone’s vacation hours and stocking merchandise for the store, those tasks should be delegated out to the assistant manager and to the store clerks. Being a supervisor means being in a role of leadership, logic, common sense, and decision making for yourself, the employees, and for the company. The “in Basket” debate and discussion gives us and our fellow classmates the opportunity to see if we can successfully delegate out certain tasks as a supervisor at a fictitious company. The discussion between me and fellow classmates was a great one and it appeared as though everyone agreed on everything accept for different incidents. The only two incidents where I came across disagreement were in regards to task number 3, and task number 4. These are the examples in which I will be using in this paper as far as disagreeing is concerned. Task number 3 is in regards to the mall hours changing...
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...Case 7: The Forgotten Group Member Group development has five stages such as forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Forming is a very first short stage in which people gather and get to know together. Teammates are very interested in the introduction because they can identify who are their members, and what their potential skills are. Next, storming stage is the time for emotionality and tension. Here roles are clarified, members’ characteristics are figured out, and efforts are made to achieve team goals. Hierarchy is established in norming stage, and members cooperate as a unique team. Gradually, the team will move to performing stage. During this period, teammates can deal with complicated tasks and disagreements. Team becomes mature, organized, and well-functioning. When the project is accomplished, all members disband. This stage is called adjourning. According to me, Christine’s group is at the storming stage because this is the period of emotionality and tension among the group people. However, infighting may be happen among the group and result in many changes will be occurred. This is demonstrated in Christine’s group when Mike did not attend in the group meeting with many reasons. Another example is when Christine saw her teammates except Mike and joined together in a cafeteria; Mike came and complained of not letting him know there was a meeting. As a leader, Christine should have a meeting after class with all of the members, divide each part...
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