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on many occasions providing her side of the story and tried to justify what she did as a feminist. In an interview that questioned her behavior at the VMA’s, she explained that her performance came off as humorous and ironic. She also includes the “double standard” stigma that exists around the gender norms. Although she may have heard a lot of banter through her two controversial appearances, she has made tremendous effort to increase equality within our society. Happy Hippy Foundation, which…

was right. Go back to Alberto -- he’s the love of your life, not me. I’m no good!” Kate walks over to Hans --if looks could kill. She tells him in perfect Russian “I have no idea where you got your information I can’t speak Russian, Hans. Pull this stunt again, you’ll regret it. I’ll call Dan and personally demand he drums your ass out of the agency.” Hans is astonished, quickly apologizes. “Kate, I’m sorry -- it won’t happen again, I…

If life tenure is such a good idea, as it would eliminate the above mentioned problems, then why are so many in opposition of term limits and shuns the proposals? They value judicial independence, and they all have forms of accountability and term limits, so what are the reasons for their views and objections about cutting life tenure? Making term limits would not make the stakes any less important or productive. The Supreme Court is supposed to be immune from democracy’s demands; term…

thinking about my foot anymore, all I could do was stand there and look at the cheerleading gym. Once I gained some courage I opened the door to the gym and walked in. My heart sank to the floor. I stood in awe gazing straight ahead of me at girls doing doubles, front flips, whips, skills that I thought I would never be able to do. But than I got distracted by crazy cheer moms yelling at coaches and the front desk because their daughters weren 't the stars of the performance. I was praying in my…

Thomas Anderson lived a double life, “by day he was a computer programmer for a large, generic software company and by night he was a known hacker under the alias ‘Neo’” (Martin). Thomas Anderson suspected that there is something wrong with the world. He became part of an “underground…

When it comes to movie remakes, it seems like they are attempting to cash in on a successful Hollywood storyline when in reality they are just repeating an unnecessary movie that was fine the way it was. However, when it comes to this adventurous British comedy, the remake became even better. The Hollywood action remake of The Italian Job is a crime flick directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Donna and Wayne Powers. Released in 2003, the film is considered intelligent and engaging and…

Commedia Dell'Arte, also known as comedy of artists is an Italian theatrical form that flourished throughout Europe from the 16th through the 18th century (Katritzky). Each commedia dell’arte company had a stock of scenarios and soliloquies, witty exchanges such as their lazzi, and about a dozen actors. The impact of the use of improvisation by travelling troupes inspired the tremendous use of grotesque poses and physicality. The use or lack of masks was very important on stock characters such…

Grief is an emotion we all experience in our life. Grief is the emotional response to the pain of a loss. It i s the reflection of a connection that has been broken.(Kubler& Ross 2005). Most important, grief is an emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey to healing. (Kessler & Kubler-Ross 2005). In our childhood we realize at some point we will die, and not only will we die but those around us will die someday too. This is the beginning of anticipatory grief, Fear of the unknown…

In these movies, Lee connects with the viewer by portraying himself as a common man facing a struggle, usually the oppression of a freedom that Bruce’s character embodies. Granted average viewers have never faced a mob boss, the premise of an ordinary minority man challenging the tyrannical power of foreigners made for a popular action plot. Lee would then use his martial arts skills, wits, and training in weapons, most popularly the nunchakus, to completely devastate the opposition. His role in…

“Aqoon La’an wa iftiin La’an (Without knowledge you are without light)””Waax (Pronounced Waa-H) Barta aan Barwaaqo Garne (Learn so we may acquire freedom)” These two Somali proverbs have been with me through thick and thin and have been engrained in my mind from an early age. My mother would always remind me or rather encourage me to be the best I could be. The best student, the best coworker, the best sister or daughter. I was to excel and debunk any stereotype that would come my way. There’s…