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"Meet the Parents", 2008.
A review of the production value and character relationships of the film, "Meet the Parents," directed by Jay Roach.
997 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and reviews the film, "Meet the Parents," directed by Jay Roach. The paper discusses the characters, plot and storyline of the film. It looks briefly at the production value of the film, the cinematography, the relationship between the characters and the costumes used in the film. The writer concludes that he would recommend this film to people who are looking for a cute, romantic comedy.
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"I would recommend this film to people who are in love, and want to see a cute, romantic comedy that would be appealing to them. I would also probably recommend it to anyone who was getting ready to "meet the parents" to show them what not to do during their visit. This isn't a film I would add to my permanent DVD collection, because I think once you've seen it once or twice, the gags are pretty much done, and you know how it ends, so what's the point? I think the acting is very good, and Robert De Niro is very convincing as the scary, retired CIA guy who can't leave his job behind. He's just controlling enough to be scary, and just human enough (with his obsession with the cat) to be human and sympathetic. I'd recommend this film to friends if they haven't seen it, and I might even watch it again, but I wouldn't sit through it more than once more, it's just not that kind of movie."
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"Meet the Parents", 2005.
Examines why this comedy was hailed one of the funniest films of the year.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 57.95
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The 2000 movie, "Meet the Parents", is a comedy relating the visit of Greg Focker to his potential in-laws in a bid to ask for their daughter's hand in marriage. The paper examines the excellent casting of the movie and other methods used to make this film so successful at the box-office.
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"However, although these instances make the movie unsuitable for young children, much of the violence, profanity and nudity lend a realistic slant to the movie. One instance is the confrontation between Jack and Greg regarding their difference of opinions about cats. Although many cat-lovers may be reluctant to outwardly threaten someone who doesn't feel the same, it is likely that the intensity of their feelings is no less than Jack's when he opines that Greg's dislike for cats is a weakness. Another realistic scene from the movie takes place at the dinner table when Jewish Greg tries to pretend that he is able to say the blessing for this very WASP-y family."
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Finding Birth Parents, 2008.
Describes the adaption process and the right of adoptees to find their birth parents.
1,060 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper argues that adopted children should have the right to decide whether or not they want to meet their birth parents. The author relates that five basic steps of the adoption process. The paper underscores that it is completely normal for children to want to know about their adoptive parents to see where they come from and if they have any siblings. However, adoptive parents worry that finding the birth parents could be dangerous to their children and could change the rest of their lives in negative ways. The paper concludes that bringing birth parents and adopted children together reunites the missing pieces of all their lives.
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"The birth parents put their children up for adoption for many different reasons. Some are too young to be having a child, some don't have enough money to be able to support their child, some were raped and don't want anything to do with the child, some are crazy and threaten to beat or even kill their child, etc. About 20-30 percent of birth parents never want to see their child again. Some say that if they ever did see their child again, they would kill them. Most birth parents, however, do wish to meet up with their children one day and keep updated on how they're doing and what they look like."
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Parental Involvement and Academic Success, 2004.
A comprehensive examination of how parental attendance at PTO meetings affects 7th grade students' GPA in an urban area in the United States.
11,987 words (approx. 47.9 pages), 32 sources, APA, AU$ 335.95
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This paper determines the extent to which parental attendance at PTO meetings affected their children?s grade point average. In order to determine the extent to which parental attendance at PTO meetings affects 7th grade students? GPA in the urban area, the following objectives guide this project. This study investigates the factors that serve to affect parental involvement in the children?s schooling and how these factors can be used by educators and parents alike to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes that facilitate such involvement.
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"Education is one of the most important and expensive activities of American government. Public spending on education totaled $375 billion in 1993, more than 6 percent of national income. Educational expenditures were substantially larger than spending on national defense or social security. In the 1993-94 school year, approximately 43 million youngsters were enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools, and these schools consumed over $250 billion out of public budgets. Federal, state, and local spending, on public schools amounted to slightly more than $5,300 per pupil enrolled (Burtless, 1996). The increased interest in the effectiveness of public schooling from a policy perspective comes from several sources: ? First, schooling is generally perceived as being an important determinant of individual productivity and earnings; therefore, it becomes an instrument for affecting both the national economy and the distribution of individual income and earnings (Burtless, 1996). ? Second, although not subjected to much analysis, schooling is increasingly assumed to generate various externalities, ranging from its impact on economic growth to its value for a well-functioning democracy, thus justifying an important component of public intervention. ?Third, school spending is itself significant, amounting to over 4 percent of gross domestic product and representing the largest expenditure in most state and local budgets."
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Hispanic Parenting, 2008.
A review of the literature on the Hispanic community and the unique parenting conflicts it faces in a new culture.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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Through a review of relevant literature, this paper discusses how parenting guidelines are particularly beneficial to members of immigrant communities, as these communities face the unenviable task of maintaining old and beloved family traditions while simultaneously borrowing and adapting the methods and practices of the new culture. In particular, the paper examines the immigrant Hispanic community in the US and attempts to prove that a setting down of concrete parenting techniques (communication, conflict resolution, and the like) will benefit this community enormously and help alleviate the tension that arises when two cultures meet. The articles and books reviewed are arranged thematically.
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Summary of Research Problem, Purpose and Thesis
General Books and Studies on Parental Discipline
Books and Studies on Hispanic Parenting Issues and Techniques
Conclusion
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"This compilation of articles (all authored by prominent social scientists) attempts to arrive at an understanding of the mammoth topic of Hispanic psychology. Some of the topics are irrelevant to the thesis, but the studies in part one are crucial, as they (like Vasquez' study) study the process of Hispanic acculturation. Buriel and Rueschenberg's "Mexican American Family Functioning and Acculturation: A Family Systems Perspective" is particularly useful here, as the article, through a series of case studies, analyzes the internal structure of the Mexican family and its interactions with the new culture. Like Vasquez, the two authors conclude that success at acculturation is directly related to the functioning of the Hispanic family. "
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Effective Meetings, 2008.
Looks at ways to conduct effective meetings including the use of good listening skills.
2,125 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 96.95
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This paper explains that the results of meetings may not be positive if the leadership of the organization does not have a plan of action for the meetings and leadership styles that are not conducive to effective listening. The paper then points out that this is because the process of planning a meeting allows the leader to create an environment, which inspires results, and that the manner in which the workers are valued through effective listening will motivate the employees to achieve those results. The paper also relates that, in planning for effective organizational meetings, there are six key factors and six types of leadership related to listening skills to consider.
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"The affiliative leader/listener: This type of leader focuses on the emotional needs of the workers and listens to their issues, allowing them to express emotions. While this type of leader earns the trust of workers, there is a danger in this leadership style because emotions can become volatile and alter the business focus. During the course of meetings one of the key areas of concern is that emotions will negatively impact the goals of the meeting, as previously noted."
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Team Meetings, 2004.
A brief analysis of five common problems associated with running an effective team meeting.
943 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper discusses five common problems that may occur regarding team meetings. The paper examines the issue of the leader of the team not being prepared or able to lead the meeting. The paper contends that a leader must be able to move the team into a position of collaboration, rather than just cooperation. The fact that team meetings can become a "clash of egos" is discussed. The paper presents the problem of teams that are poorly formed. The paper also explores the problem of meetings coming to an end without addressing everyone's issues.
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"One potential problem associated with running a team meeting is that the leader in charge of the team meeting, in charge of setting the agenda and moving the meeting along productively has not been trained, is ill-equipped in "people skills," or just has not done the homework. There may have been a "leader" who called the meeting together, but if he or she thinks the meeting will just "flow" without strong direction, a big mistake is being made, and time is being wasted.
"Leadership means setting an example," former Chrysler CEO Le Iacocca said; "when you find yourself in a position of leadership, people follow your every move." That is also the case in a team meeting. According to the Keller Williams Realty Agent Leadership Council Clinic (Keller Williams Realty, Inc., 2004), the leader of the team meeting's first and basic task is that she or he must have done the necessary homework in order to: a) define the problem to be approached and/or solved during the meeting; b) research and carefully present all available and pertinent information about the problem; c) determine what the criteria should be utilized in the process of approaching and solving the problem; d) have some possible solutions prepared, share them with the team, and solicit comments and additional solutions from the team; e) discuss and reach consensus as to which solutions meet the criteria which had earlier been spelled out."
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Leading a Team Meeting.
This paper discusses that team meetings are one of the most efficient ways of circulating information through a company.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 39.95
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This paper explains that an effective way of increasing productivity and profit from any particular department of a company is communication through project team meetings which, when conducted effectively, provide an opportunity to disseminate information and to track the progress of the team. The author points out that the problems with actively implementing these meetings are lack of participation, preparation, connecting, and acknowledgment or appreciation. The paper relates that the team leader or manager can enable the success of leading an effective team meeting by satisfying its objectives and its participants.
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"The work of the project, the evaluation and numerous other tasks will be conducted by team members outside of the meetings. The dissemination of results and the agreement on forward actions will take place in the team meetings. Although its sounds easy enough most companies struggle to adequately inform all concerned parties, unless that person is directly involved on a specific project. The project manager must ensure that all meetings are effectively planned, run and recorded."
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An Effective Meeting, 2002.
A look at how to run an effective meeting.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper describes the stages of a fundamental meeting and gives a framework of steps of an effective meeting.
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The World Trade Organization Meeting, 2005.
A media report on the World Trade Organization meeting in Cancun, Mexico in 2003.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This report outlines three separate news articles which detail the September 10th, 2003 World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Cancun, Mexico. The articles, from Europe, North America and Asia, provide different glimpses and aspects of that one day. The paper notes that all three writers agree on their distrust towards the WTO, and are negative regarding outcomes from the meeting. Each article is discussed in-depth.
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"On Wednesday, September 10th of 2003, a World Trade Organization meeting occurred in Cancun, Mexico to discuss issues of trade and tourism. Cancun is a popular tourist resort. Three separate articles from around the globe, namely Europe, North America and Asia, recorded this event from varying details. Around the world, there is a prevailing sense of disillusionment and distrust towards the WTO, at least as expressed via these three articles. Of the three, there was not one that held a positive view towards the Cancun meeting, a fact which is made even more significant by the vastness of subject matter relating to this event. One article takes the reader through the.."
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Huber?s ?Reverend Malthus, Meet Dr. Faustus?, 2002.
This paper discusses the book, ?Reverend Malthus, Meet Dr. Faustus? an essay by Peter W. Huber that discusses two important theories which explain and predict the outcome of mankind.
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper discusses Huber essay that presents two extreme theories of population: the Malthusian Theory, a pessimistic viewpoint formulated by Thomas Malthus, and the Faustian Theory, the opposite extreme advocated by Dr. Faustus. The paper summarizes Malthus as saying that the world will out populate itself and Faustians as saying that through technology humankind will balance the supply to meet the population. The author states that Huber?s essay is critical of the two extreme theories but does not provide his own theory.
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"While Malthusians subsist to the pessimist view of mankind?s fate, Faustians are those who subsist to the belief that contrary to the pessimistic Malthusians, who claimed that humankind will end in a catastrophe through famine or war (Thomas Malthus), or by natural disasters (neo-Malthusians). To the Faustians, the world and humankind will continue to flourish and develop. They predicted that instead of experiencing a downfall, humankind would develop even greater ?waves of technology,? wherein these waves of technology are said to have been ?propelling huge increases in productivity and ?explosive? growth.? Ultimately, Faustians declare that a fifth wave of technology is yet to come, which is through hydrogen ?as an alternative source of energy that will save the environment.? "
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"The Five People You Meet in Heaven", 2004.
A review of Mitch Albom's book, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven".
926 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses the book "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" written by Mitch Albom. The paper states that the book tells a story of a lifetime of self misperception, potential waste of spirit and ultimate redemption. The paper examines developmental psychology and its relevance to the book.
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"Eddie gave his all to the war and now works in a meaningless job at the Ruby Pier amusement park. In a heroic gesture, he gives his life saving a child sitting under a falling ride. Waking in a cotton candy-like heaven, he meets with five people - some strangers and others well-known - who guide him on a visual and illuminating journey through his life, theoretically proving that not everything is revealed during the time on earth."
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FOMC Meeting, 2004.
A discussion of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the Federal Reserve System held on November 6, 2001.
792 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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This research paper is based on a meeting held on November 6, 2001, by the Federal Open Market Committee. It explains that the committee discussed the decline in consumer and business spending worldwide and decided to ease its policy in order to give a boost to the economy.
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"The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve System held its scheduled meeting on November 6, 2001. After the terrorist attacks and in the wake of the U.S.-Afghanistan war, the FOMC discussed a major weakness in aggregate demand world over, but primarily in the United States. The committee was optimistic about an upturn in the long run; however, the economic circumstances at the time showed a dreary picture. In spite of this, consumer spending remained fairly stable but was expected to decline in the near future due to job losses immediately following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. The whole economy (of the entire globe, one may add) was highly disrupted at the time and it was thought that consumers may not be able to keep up with their expenditures as they would lose consumer confidence due to unemployment and bad business conditions which were in turn making people more cautious about investment. In such uncertainty it was considered likely that although the consumer expenditures may remain steady for a time, they would eventually fall to rise again perhaps in the year 2002."
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?Making Ends Meet?, 2004.
A review of the article, ?Making Ends Meet: How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low-Wage Work?, by Christopher Jencks.
886 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper examines how, in the article, ?Making Ends Meet-How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low-Wage Work? by Christopher Jencks, both sides of the welfare for working mothers issue are addressed. It shows how the article looks closely at the economic hardships of single mothers today from the effects of new government policies to issues of childcare and health expenses. It also looks into the future consequences of changes that may affect the current programs.
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"Jencks also discusses the inabilities of single mothers to live on their federally supplied monthly income. According to the article, families with incomes below $5,000 a year somehow also spent $1,100 a month. This is because these women also take non-reportable work and rely on family, friends and the fathers of their children to help support their family (Jencks, 1997). While many may see this as taking advantage of the system, I see it as a necessity. If the federal government is providing so little income to these mothers, they absolutely have to find other sources of income, in order to obtain necessities. In addition, I feel that this is one way that mothers consider themselves responsible for providing family needs."
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?The Five People You Meet in Heaven?.
An analysis of Eddie?s life in the context of human development in the novel, ?The Five People You Meet in Heaven?, by Mitch Albom.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper examines how Mitch Albom, author of the book, ?The Five People You Meet in Heaven?, effectively illustrates the stages in life that people go through as they reach past the prime of their lives. It looks at how, using the real-life character of Eddie, Albom details his life and the events surrounding the last 50 minutes he would spend on earth. By applying theories and concepts concerning human development, the paper brings into lucidity the importance of ?Five People? in studying adulthood and aging and, more specifically, debates whether or not Eddie achieved self-actualization towards the end of his life.
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"Upon his retirement, Eddie goes back to memories of his life on earth: how, in each event and endeavor he considers as trivial or part of the mundane, lies the truth that he has done something important for other people. His work as maintenance head, Eddie realizes, is not just a mere job of checking the machinery, nut, bolts, cables, in order to ensure that the park?s rides are functioning and safe for the passengers to ride on. Most importantly, as Albom tells his readers, Eddie has become significant for all the people in the park ?? because of the simple, mundane things Eddie had done in his life, the accidents he had prevented, the rides he had kept safe, the unnoticed turns he had affected every day?? This reflection on Eddie?s part is already part of his life review, an appreciation of the things he have done while living on earth, and how, through deep reflection of his life, he was able to achieve integrity to replace the despair that he feels in life."
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'Strange Meeting', 2001.
Examination of the poem "Strange Meeting" by Wilfred Owen in terms of its poetic technique.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper offers an explanation of the ideas expressed in the poem. It compares and contrasts it with other works of Owen which deal with war and death. The paper focuses on a discussion of how the poem works in term of poetic technique.
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"Strange Meeting is probably Owen?s most problematic poem. Its title comes from Shelley?s ?The Revolt of Islam? - ?Gone forth whom no strange meeting did befall." It was written in the spring or early summer of 1918, the year he died. It was based on an earlier poem ?Earth?s Wheels?. The poem recounts a dramatic meeting in Hell between two soldiers who had fought on opposing sides. No longer enemies they find it possible to see beyond conflict and hatred in a shared awareness of ?the truth untold? and the need to proclaim that truth. As Owen said in his famous Preface, ?All a poet can do is warn?. "
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