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“... Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, the best in Mumbai …” “Well, today we have a unique story of courage and determination,” the interviewer announced. “Neysa Singh, age 19 from Dharavi, is a representative for her community, and is an ambassador for education and women’s rights. Welcome, Neysa.” “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my experiences with you.” “So, What inspired you to become such a successful leader of the Dharavi community?” “One day, when I was 12, I was playing with my…

performs on the Ed Sullivan show on which Elvis was famous for performing, since he could only be filmed from the waist-up due to his “overly-sexual” dance moves (Elvis Australia News 1). However, while Conrad has the teenage girls of Sweet Apple, Ohio groveling at his feet, his character is intended to have the musical-viewing audience doubled over at his minimal lines of dialogue and seemingly absent intellect. This is even more true in the movie musical version of the show, where Birdie says…

In 1975, two sisters, Katherine Lyon aged 10 years old and Sheila Lyon aged 12 years old went missing after a trip to a shopping mall in Maryland of Washington, D.C. The girls’ bodies were never found until now. This was one of the longest unsolved cases in Washington D.C.. These sisters were known as The Lyon Sisters and were born in Kensington, Maryland. Their parents, John and Mary Lyon, and brother, Jay, who is a police officer. John Lyon used to work in a local radio station, WMAL, which is…

comedy chat show The Graham Norton Show hinted that he may quit the BBC next year. The show’s been running for almost a decade and its guests were most famous actors and actresses, singers and writers of our contemporary pop culture. Among the high profile celebrities are Madonna, Will Smith, Tom Cruise and many others. The Graham Norton Show’s been extremely successful, and its charismatic host won 5 BAFTA TV Awards for Best Entertainment Performance. Who would’ve thought that the show which is…

You know her from her antics when you tune in to “Saturday Night Live” but Amy Poehler is more than just humor and wit. Amy Poehler was born in Newton, Massachusetts. She attended Burlington High School and graduated in 1989. She then went on to Boston College. From there she found her skills in improvisation. She joined an improv comedy troup called “My Mother’s Fleabag.” Afterwards, Glamour cites, she received her bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications in 1993. She then decided to…

perception on obesity when all the fast food outlets do is provide us with a quicker, more convenient meals? And it doesn’t help that all they seem to do is advertise. They everywhere! The radio, TV, billboards and magazines. It’s not a wonder that families these days are being exposed to unhealthy eating habits, with convenience being of top priority. Nowadays, ‘convenience’ is straying families and individuals away from the healthy options and promoting that a quick easy fast food meal is the…

to giving the buyer a higher quality product in a fast amount of time. Wendy's still caters to a McDonaldized society in terms of giving them a meal as fast as possible but making quality their number one priority to give people a feasible option from McDonald's. First, before I discuss the impact of McDonaldization on the individuals and society. I will define what McDonaldization is. McDonaldization is the process by which the principles of fast-food restaurants are dominating more sectors of…

Drive thru and fast food restaurants are valuable to the consumer who wants a quick meal without having to park and go inside. This convenience is no longer convenient because of long lines and picky customers. This service should serve a need in addition to convenience by providing options for the elderly, disabled or anyone who requires the need for the convenience of a drive thru. A drive-through, or drive-thru, is a type of service provided by a business that allows customers to purchase…

and even sporting events without refreshments to bring everyone together. Today’s society provides a plethora of restaurants that serve meals and accommodate friends, but one establishment has set itself apart from the rest. McDonald’s has built a fast food empire appealing to America as a trusted friend. In commercials such as “Vintage McDonald’s,” “New Dad,” and “Cha Cha Slide” McDonald’s has instilled its image as a “trusted friend” using ethos, logos, and pathos. Beginning with “Vintage…

The world we live in is like a constant bicycle wheel that never stops. We as, human beings are always on the go and has not come to recognize what our world can offer, right in our backyards. We live in a fast paced society, that we don 't usually have time to cook. Therefore, we are slowly killing our own ability to know how to cook. Thereby as consumers, we buy food that are convenient for us . In fact, we don 't really sit down and actually enjoy our food but instead eat food as if we are in…