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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : Prof Thomas Mcquaid FROM : Jackie Gonzalez SUBJECT : Summer Heights High Project DATE : February 28, 2014 Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to give detailed instructions on how to restructure the Austrian television show Summer Heights High to be appropriate, relatable and relevant to American audiences on the ABC Network. Objectives: Target Audience- The target audience for the American adaptation of Summer Heights

repeat button, whether it be the sound of the singer’s voice, the quality of their musicianship, or their heartfelt lyrics and the story they tell. The song “Hands Down”, by Dashboard Confessional tells the story of a day-in-the-life of lead singer, Chris Carrabba, in high school. Carrabba has said that this song is about the best day he has ever had, and introduces it as such at concerts. Dashboard Confessional effectively uses paradox, irony, imagery, and repetition, to enable the listener to create

In the book, “The Land of Stories A Grimm Warning” by Chris Colfer, the main character, Rook, changes throughout the book due to the conflicts he faces. To show this, in the beginning of the book Rook was helping out the fairies, or more importantly Alex; the Fairy Godmother in training. He would go on walks with her and he later helped her figure out why Little Bo Peep wanted to become the next queen on Red Riding Hood Kingdom. “‘I was going to suggest that if you’re curious about Little Bo Peep’s

film that demonstrates the honesty behind supporting a family. The production takes place in San Francisco, California. Chris Gardner, his wife Linda, and five-year-old son Christopher Jr. live check to check. After putting all of their life savings into “bone density scanners,” Chris learns soon enough that it was a bad investment. With Linda pulling double shifts at work, Chris comes home to disappointment from his wife when she sees he hadn’t sold a scanner that day. While the Gardner’s financial

The Nightmare Before Christmas starts off in a town that the movie revolves around the whole movie, which is Halloweentown. In this town, they have a “Pumpkin King,” who is the ruler of the town, and his name is Jack Skellington. Jack begins to feel bored of the same old holiday they have every year, Halloween, and he soon stumbles upon trees that are decorated with symbols for each holiday. Jack is intrigued by the door that has a bright green christmas tree on it decorated with little painted-on

Research Reflection Before I began researching I was really passionate about the ability to persevere and I knew I wanted to talk about perseverance and explain why it was such an essential characteristic to have. I especially wanted to find examples of many others that had to persevere to get through their own tough times. But when I originally started researching my topic I did not exactly have anything in mind about what I was exactly looking for. This was mainly due to that I had the ideas in

“Rise! Rise against those who oppress us. Rise and fight!” These bodiless words reverberate through my ears and carries on over the miles and miles that forms the junkyard. Out of instinct, everyone ignores it, keeping their head down, as they sort through scrap metal and broken machinery. Seconds later, the yelling starts from the control tower, followed by a short scream and lots of gunfire. A few individuals around me stiffen, daring a glance at the tower. I don’t. It was expected. Random killings

Stricklin said the sides reached an agreement in principle to settle McElwain's $12.5 million buyout, but he declined to reveal details until the deal is signed. ''This is more than just wins and losses,'' Stricklin said. ''I'll just leave it at that.'' Florida (3-4, 3-3 Southeastern Conference), which is still paying former coach Will Muschamp, hoped to significantly reduce McElwain's sum and likely used his actions over the last week as leverage. Regardless, McElwain's tenure will be remembered

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: An Unscripted Gem The episode of the Netflix Original Series Comedians in Cars getting Coffee With Jerry Seinfeld and Seth Meyers is one with a lot of wit and funny banter. Many of the conversations they have, especially in the coffee shop, are usually about Saturday Night Live, Seth’s work on the show and even the collabs that they had both done together, such as the “Really?” segment. It is fun to see just how two comedians act when they are working off the cuff

Under their Thumb Questioning the credibility of the Queensland police force is unheard of, but when an Aboriginal man is found dead in his cell, who is held responsible? Director Tony Krawitz decides to uncover this tragedy in his documentary, The Tall Man writes Paige Smith. Through compelling visuals, confronting interviews and captivating camera techniques, The Tall Man is an informative documentary which shockingly details the injustices of this story and the effects on the community. On