Sunbeam Television Corporation v. Marilyn A. Mitzel Broadcast journalist Marilyn A. Mitzel won her court case against the Sunbeam Television Corporation and received a substantial amount of compensation, about $1 million in reparations (House 1). Mitzel believed the television station in which she worked, WSVN Fox 7 discriminated against her age when she was fired in 2005. Her career as a news anchor reporting for WSVN-TV began in 1988 and lasted for 17 years on a contract-basis (Sunbeam v. Mitzel)
relevant facts. o Sunbeam was a small household appliances company that employed over 30,000 people. Sunbeam made 1.3 billion in annual sales. o In 1996, Sunbeam sales and stock price started to decrease. So the executive board decided to hire Albert Dunlap, a turnaround specialist/ professional downsizer. o Dunlap closed 18 plants and fired more than 12,000 workers. Later, this overly aggressive tactic caused Sunbeam to be incapable of doing day to day operations. o In 1997, Sunbeam recorded a record-breaking
SEB S.A., a French maker of home appliances, invented a “cooltouch” deep fryer then obtained U.S. Patent and started manufacturing this deep fryer in the United States. In 1997, SEB S.A.’s competitor Sunbeam Products, Inc. asked Pentalpha Enterprises, Ltd., a Hong Kong home appliance maker and wholly owned subsidiary of Global-Tech Appliances, Inc., to design and manufacture same functional fryer. In order to copy the function of SEB’s deep fryer, Pentalpha purchased an SEB’s fryer without U.S.
INTRODUCTION Everyone needs entertainment to take their minds away from the boring life style of everyday life. This entertainment can be in many form, for example music, movies, games and so on. However, the most common forms of entertainment that people will choose are movies. However, watching a movie could bring many effects to people like change a person’s thinking way or mind. These changes can be good or bad. The task given in this assignment is to choose a movie and study about how this movie
Media Literacy Picture this scenario- It’s the early 90s. The FIFA World Cup finals are being broadcast on television. More than 25 youngsters have crammed into the living room of my grandparents’ house in a small locality in Shillong. They are among the privileged few that can afford a television set. The enthusiasm is palpable and in the moments leading up to kjkjdfkjkdj scoring the final goal, the tension in the room is thickened by the pungent combination of tea, waiwai, sweat and tears. Goal
Standardizing and The Simpsons The Simpsons created by Matt Groening has been a long-standing television show that millions upon millions have enjoyed for its humor, but The Simpsons has also brought an important issue up in many of its episodes; standardized testing in the American education system. The Simpsons present the real-life problem of standardized testing in a humorous way, even though the effects of the problem are not so funny. The Simpsons has gone through several specific issues within
Analysis of Gerard Jones’ “Violent Media is Good for Kids” In the article called “Violent Media is Good for Kids,” by Gerard Jones, a renowned comic- book author, argues that violent media can be helpful for children, rather than be overly harmful. Parents aren’t taking the time to look at how helpful violent media could be for their child. Violence can encourage children to learn how to reach for their own inner power that they may have never been able to find before. Furthermore, children as they
It is an art movement that started in the mid-1950s in Britain and the late 1950s in the United States. It was a time that was optimism and post war economic had a huge consumer boom. New products are hitting the shelves, advertising and magazine told people what to buy and made them want to buy it. Movie stars fill the movie screen, giving rise to the celebrity culture and the youth fought for freedom. Many people were unable to voice opinions and feelings, the passion of the post war era was reflected
We all dream of a more simple life, one without the need for large amounts of money, or top of the line technology. In the TV series “Futurama” written and produced by David X. Cohen (Producer of the simpsons) we see Dr. John A. Zoidberg (better known as Zoidberg) who lives this more simple, yet elegant lifestyle. Even in the year 3000 he proves that no matter when you are the transcendentalist life is possible. Zoidberg is a Decapodian, a lobsterish alien from Decapod 10; he is the staff doctor
Gender roles in movies and its influence on society during 1950s America The actresses and actors on the screen had a vast influence on the people watching ,resulting into the society mimicking the characters that movie making presented to the audience and through this applying the american dream to the society. The women on the big screen was to appeal to the male audience and influence the females watching to want to portray them enforcing conservative and biblical values to result in a nuclear
both future society. The political system depicted in Vonnegut’s story is founded on the principles of equality, which holds that people should be equal in every way. On the other hand, Laumer conveys his concern of society through effeteness of television by suggest readers to imagine a time when people have wall-size screen at home. Especially equality is beloved in America in the phrase “All men are created equal,” but the authors suggest that the ideals of policy can be dangerous if they are interpreted
“A world of truly irrational behavior”: Culture in J. D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy In chapter nine of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, J. D. Vance describes the town he grew up in. He recounts how his mother and neighbors purchase “giant TVs” (146), iPads, and nice clothes with “high-interest credit cards and payday loans” (146), spending to “pretend . . . [they’re] upper class” (146). Vance talks about how his family “scream and yell at each other like . . . spectators
Thesis Requirement for English 27 NB Title: Media and Violent Behavior Thesis Statement: Media violence encourages real violence I. Overview of Violence in the Media Definition of Violence When we hear the word violence what comes into our mind? For me I always associate violence from movies with fight scenes that show a lot of blood and gore. Although my definition is closely related to the general definition of violence, it’s a bit too specific. From what I researched Violence is characterized
Movies influence a big part of life. They are a great outlet for entertainment, family bonding, and dating. Movies come in various themes that can be classified into specific genres. Genres make it easier for a person like myself, very indecisive, to select a movie to watch. The movies in my collection at home can be classified according to their genres. The specific genres include comedy, horror, and romance. The first set of movies in my collection fall under the genre of comedy. Comedies are
Subject matter such as extreme anger, violence, and even death are typically associated with novels and movies about adults. Most people do not usually relate these things to young children, but the in the dystopian fiction novel Lord of the Flies, boys as young as six years old are exposed to all of this. Changes within the characters coupled with the presence of several key symbols show how separation from civilization can corrupt the minds of young children. From examining the characters and symbols
Today movies are one of the prime sources of entertainment. Whether it’s spending time with a significant other, hanging out with friends, or anything else, movies are one of the most versatile forms of entertainment that can satisfy everyone’s unique preferences. Amongst movies, the most popular genres include comedy, action, dramas, and countless more. In 1957, Mike Nichols released The Graduate, a romantic comedy that would remain popular even fifty years after its release. Although the movie
Introduction Burger King is a fast food chain that originated in the United States, serving hamburgers with a side of french fries. As well known as Burger King is, their marketing team is always trying new ways of advertising their burgers. In 2009 this Burger chain ran an advertisement throughout Singapore that created a lot of controversy, but not for the effectiveness. Rather, for the imagery used. It depicts a woman with mouth wide open, with Burger King’s new hamburger right in front of her
Crime Scene Investigation has become very popular on television. In the article “The CSI Effect” by Richard Willing, the author talks about how much criminal investigation television shows effect people. He explains how they have affected the way jurors are selected because of the evidence people expect to see. People tend to expect more evidence, when convicting someone, because of what they watch on television. “Prosecutors also have complaints: They say the shows can make it more difficult for
The complexity of life In Jonathan Larson’s Rent, the play is set in New York City around the year 1989. The play portrays the point of view of homeless people and it circles around 8 main characters squatting in Alphabet City. Larson’s drama includes the use of hyperbole and imagery. However, the most important characteristic of the play is its songs with great lyrics that delivers a deep message. It uses explicit language and discusses some controversial topics such as homosexuality and AIDS. Like
History Pt 2 World War I and II Assignment Battan Death March – World War II Bloodshed, screaming, crying, loud noises of gunshots are all of the things that plagues my mind. The closest that I have ever came to a battle or even war is watching on television. Lots of evil, cruelness, and heartless things take place in battles. I mean the name along give me some ideas or sparks my imagination of what the Batten Death March may Intel. Throughout this paper we will discuss the Batten Death March. The