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A comparison between the 2005 novel ‘Uglies’ by Scott Westerfeld and the 1998 film ‘The Truman Show’ directed by Peter Weir, reveals the many similarities and differences between the protagonists who live in controlled, simulated worlds and their decision to face their fears. Truman is unaware that his life is only a television show where he is just the director's puppet. On the other hand, Tally knows about the surgery that artificially/synthetically makes people 'pretty' and look alike, as…

chose to watch several episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies. This was an American sitcom that ran from 1962- 1971 on the CBS network. The show was created and written by Paul Henning and produced by Filmways Television. Both Al Simon and Martin Ransohoff were executive producers for this series which began in black and white but was switched to color in 1965. The shows had several main characters that came in and out of each episode, some of the most prominent were Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett,…

Lamaze won Canada's richest show jumping purse, the $1 million CN International at Spruce Meadows. That year he became the first Canadian rider in 20 years to be ranked in the top-10 in the world, and he became the first North American rider to win prize money in excess of $1 million in one year. For his efforts he was named Equine Canada's 2007 Equestrian of the Year.Lamaze was named to the top spot for the first time in the January 2009 Rolex World Rankings for show jumping by the In-…

Oprah Winfrey is well known for hosting her elaborate talk show, beginning in 1986, and ending in 2011. This show was rated best in history for the kind. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, producer and she has been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th century and is currently North America 's only black billionaire. Oprah has the honor of being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by our current President. She has attended both Harvard and Duke leaving with…

Winfrey’s television show, philanthropies, and successful book club and magazine have impacted millions of people’s lives, making Oprah the most influential woman in media. Oprah created a personal connection with her audience and viewers through “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. She helps better the lives of those who are less fortunate by making donations through her foundations. Oprah’s Book Club has…

The one person that stands out to me as a mediator is Oprah Winfrey. I regard her as a mediator because she brought joys that enriched human life at the deepest level and continues to do so. On her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, she consoled guests and members in the audience when they had challenges with family, finances, relationships and etcetera. She has a caring, compassionate way about herself that makes people open up and confide in her. She created Oprah’s…

worth of 3 billion dollars (USD). Her fame and success was very surprising to most because she is a black woman who came from poor conditions on a farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Winfrey was originally a wildly successful talk show host and has recently quit being a talk show host but still has her own television network, The Oprah Winfrey Network. She is an inspiration to many black women in America, that they can be successful no matter their skin color or their childhood. Winfrey is one of…

Oprah Gail Winfrey, formally known as the host of “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, was born on January 29th, 1954, on an almost deserted farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi. When she was just a young girl, her parents both parted ways and left Oprah to be temporarily raised by her grandmother. As a young child, she received cruel and unusual punishment as a consequence for her wrongdoings. Shortly after, she began the process of being tossed back and forth from her mother’s house to her father’s. While her…

by her advice. Oprah overcame and probably is still overcoming obstacles, but she has made it, she has been successful with her dreams. She has modeled the way. 2. Inspire a Shared Vision: Oprah had a vison, which she shared. She had her own talk show now. Now Oprah has her own channel. Oprah keeps having visons and she continues to have people join her to make her vison come true. 3. Challenge the Process: I feel Oprah Winfrey really did challenge the process. Instead of Oprah completing…

The Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe Fifty-five years have passed and one of the most iconic and well known women in history, Marilyn Monroe, has a death that is one of the US’s biggest mysteries. Monroe is known for her acting and modeling in the US. She has caught the attention of every man, woman, and child all over the world. Marilyn is one of the biggest faces of her industry and is considered as one of the most iconic women of all time. However her glamorous life has many dark…