Alternative energy

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This article explains the importance of the alternate energy. The traditional energy which we are using is not going to be adequate for our future needs and that too it reached its peak. Apart from its inadequate supply it is also producing enormous...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The alternate energy sources available to us.. Wind energy.. Solar energy.. Thermal energy. . Hydroelectric energy.. Electric utilities.. Harnessing of the solar energy.. Impact.. Key elements of a renewable-intensive...»

Obesity in children

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the year 2002, America watched closely as Samuel Hirsch, a lawyer from the federal court of Manhattan, filed a lawsuit against McDonalds. Hirsch filed a complaint against the famous fast-food chain accusing the company of violating the state of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Our eating habits according to Kopelman.. Overview.. Causes.. Development of theories on hunger and eating patterns. . Heredity as a factor in obesity.. Consequences of obesity.. Issues.. The nurse's role in prevention and treatment...»

Historical geography of the Salton Sea

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   10/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Running a length of 35 miles, spanning a width of 15 miles and covering an area of 381 square miles, Salton Sea makes for the largest inland saline lake in the state of California. With a surface elevation of 227 feet below sea level, it is located...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The birth of Salton Sea.. Lake Cahuilla: The predecessor of Salton.. Golden days of Salton Sea.. Downfall of the Salton Sea.. Resuscitating a dying sea.....»

The alternate approaches of the Black Panthers and Martin Luther King Jr.: From within or without

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Citizens of the United States will always be able to take pride in their country for its place as first true democracy in world history. Every citizen (a term which has carried with it countless shifting definitions) has always had the right to vote...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The country's racial-class dynamics.. The explanations for the phenomenon of black underclass.. The flaws in MLK's strategy of working within the system.. Segregation through ?freedom of choice?.. Tackling the geographic divide...»

Baby Boomers: A review of their automobile buying habits and the cars

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «There are many markets that one could choose to target in the world today. America alone has the most diverse population, whether they are segmented by age, race, or generation. One of the most popular market segments happens to be the baby boom...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of the literature.. About Baby Boomers.. Why some Boomers are reluctant to purchase new cars.. The reasons Baby Boomers purchase automobiles.. The types of cars Baby Boomers purchase.. Boomers feeling 30 years younger.. The...»

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) theories: An overview of the main FDI theories

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) acquired an important role in the international economy after the Second World War. The increase of the volume of foreign direct investment was so sharp that economists considered FDI as a new stage of Capitalism...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Defining Foreign Direct Investment.. FDI theories on a macroeconomic level.. Product Life-Cycle Theory (Vernon, 1966).. Oligopolistic Reaction Theory (Knickerbocker, 1973).. FDI Theories on a microeconomic level.. Business Behavior Theory...»

The ideological clash of Athens and Sparta

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «At the forefront of Western Civilization stood Ancient Greece and her two most prized City-States, Athens and Sparta. Although the two developed relatively alongside each other, many cultural and ideological differences arose as time spanned...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Athens - eighth century B.C.. Areopagus - indirect reason for the rise of democracy in Athens.. Aristotle's insight on a key difference between democracy and oligarchy.. Ninety years after Solon's beginning in Athenian politics.. The...»

Secrets uncovered: A textual analysis of the use of rhetorical strategies in Teen E-Zines

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Using specific rhetorical strategies to persuade and inform is a writing technique that has been used for many decades. The art of rhetoric is often taught in higher education, particularly in persuasive writing classes. However, these strategies...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Studies conducted about the use of rhetorical strategies in magazines geared towards teenage girls.. Literature review.. Mary M. Talbot's book Language and Gender.. Methodology.. Steps taken in order to effectively collect and...»

The Enlightenment Project and how it impacted Christian theology

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Typically identified as a movement among eighteenth century philosophers in France, Britain and Germany, The Enlightenment Project, also known as 'The Age of Enlightenment,' or simply 'The Enlightenment,' bridged the seventeenth century's 'Age of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The originally Cartesian idea.. The shift in general perception of the world as an entity.. The relationship which currently exists between modern culture and theology.. The clash between modernism and theology.. Edmund Burke...»

Encompass online: Event management for musicians

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The music industry in the UK and abroad has been in need of a common platform for interaction as well as communication. There are two known ones namely Sonar and Midem that have been providing the kind of services that music event management needs...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Problem identification.. Business overview.. Encompass's claims.. Online music competitors.. Cannes' Midem.. Barcelona's Sonar.. Problem analysis.. Conclusions and recommendations.. Summary.. Discussion problem in detail....»

The German threat to the democracy, the economy and morality of the United States

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «When the origin of the United States' entrance into World War II is reviewed Pearl Harbor is the event that justified American intervention. Once bombs were dropped in Hawaii the U.S. had no choice but to declare war on Japan. The United States'...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Japan prior to Pearl Harbor.. German threat towards the American way of life.. Germany's aggressive designs.. The claims of fascist and Nazi oppression and their affect on Americans.. The collapse of democracy in Europe.. The speech...»

"Text Messaging and Instant Messaging : Aid or hindrance?"

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «As is the case when many technologies emerge, the debates that spring forth tend to fall to one side or the other. Moral, ethical, social, and religious concerns arise. However, there is one type of concern that I find not only interesting, but in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Literature review.. How SMS stunts the growth of writing in youth.. The 'spilling over' of text and IM language into students' academic prose.. More writing equals better writing.. The power of writing and retention of standard...»

Andrew Jackson: Trial reflection

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in Lancaster County, straddling the state line of both North and South Carolina. Although both states claimed Jackson as their own, he himself always stated that South Carolina was his home. His parents were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Biography.. Background.. Jackson's first run for president in the 1824.. Jackson's nomination for presidency in 1828.. Trial recount.. Selection of the jury and reading of the charges.. The prosecutions reference to the National Bank as Jackson's...»

Utopian communist society

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Classic studies have always been the basis for many scholars in the analyses of modernization and current environment speculation. Classic studies pose challenges to the inquiries that surface in sociology; overturn the formalism of public...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Thesis statement.. The need for Utopian communist society.. Political conflict.. Political might.. Social discontentment.. Economic disparity.. Transitioning from Capitalist order to Communist society.. Conclusio...»

Hungary's economic plight, the result of imperfect politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   09/29/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «While the international community, business leaders and politicians may have known the degree of Hungary's economic crisis, it wasn't until mid-September, 2006, with the leaking of MSzP (Hungarian Socialist Party) Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Understanding where the current economic problems come from.. Hungary's imperfect political system.. The cyclical pattern of Hungarian politics.. Hungary's twin budget crisis today.....»

Race, immigration and changing U.S. - Cuban relations

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   09/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «United States - Cuban relations over the last century have been rocky to say the least. Just 90 miles South of Florida, the U.S. has always liked to think of the island as within its sphere of influence. In the long Cuban war for independence from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. United States – Cuban relations over the last century.. Wealthy Cuban exiles.. The vitriolic feelings of the early Cuban exiles.. U.S.'s policy towards Cuba since the seizure of its businesses.. The anti-Castro crusade.. The...»

Validity of the Beck Depression Inventory

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .pdf   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a widely used instrument in the measuring of depression and its severity. BDI is a simple instrument: there are twenty-one multiple-choice items; the respondent answers according to his or her feelings as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The current Buck Depression Inventory - BDI - II.. BDI - II administered after the diagnosis of depression has been made.. The major critique against BDI.. Article summaries research.. Limitations of current...»

The effects of marital discord and dissolution on adult offspring's romantic relationships

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Current psychological research suggests divorce is transmitted from generation to generation, although causation of this transmission has yet to be proven. This paper applies existing research on the intergenerational transmission of divorce and its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Olson and DeFrain (2006) belief in multiple reasons for the high divorce rate in the United States.. Divorce - disruption of families.. Review of literature regarding divorce and children.. The findings of Darlington's study.. Clinical...»

The effects of visual cues on Change Blindness

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Change blindness is a relatively new field of study in psychology, referring to the propensity of individuals to ignore changes in the environment if they are not being actively attended to during one's interaction. In this study, the question of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Change blindness.. Rensink et al's measure of change blindness in 1997 through the use of a flicker paradigm.. Levin and Simons's two experiments in 1997 to demonstrate the effects of change blindness. . Simons and Levin's...»

A modest proposal for saving the students of St. Louis

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Education is important to students on many varying levels. Education not only predicts the quality and longevity of one's life, but also indicates an individual's potential socioeconomic attainment, the quality of personal and romantic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. NCLB, the heart of President Bush's 2000 election campaign.. The is one simple, cost-effective, and immediate remedy to the St. Louis problem.. Lareau 2004 findings on the qualities of middle class childhood.. Pre-kindergarten...»

What can we do to resist beauty ideals?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Our bodies, and our ideas about the size and shape of our bodies, are shaped by both ourselves and our culture. How we view our bodies and what personal worth we ascribe to ourselves because of our bodies and the standard of perfection society sets...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Our current beauty ideal.. Why would Mattel care about a small promoting a 'Love Your Body' message.. The beauty ideal.. Kirk and Okazawa-Rey's argument that the beauty ideal is an elitist standard.. The beauty ideal - a part of some...»

Archetypal criticism - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare is one the most acclaimed and widely read pieces of literature in the history of Western civilization. It is the story of a young prince named Hamlet who must battle his adversaries and his own...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Archetypal criticism as one avenue in a vast array of critical approaches towards literature.. The character of Hamlet.. The Lord of the Rings - Frodo.. A tragic hero - a common character in tragedies which originated from Greek...»

Federal Baseball Club v. National League and the precedent for MLB antitrust exemption

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Few aspects of American life generate the sense of national identity associated with baseball. Through its development in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and its dominance of the national cultural landscape over much of the past one...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economic principles and the conflict between those who own and operate the teams and the league.. The reserve clause and the antitrust exemption. . Salary floors in the sports world. . The early stages of the development of the sport...»

Investment Banking

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Investment banking activities make up the majority of bank's services. Investment bankers are responsible for generating customers, introduce them with the kind of services available by ascertaining their financial needs and manage their accounts....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is involved in Investment Banking.. Employers.. Qualifications.. Wage.. Career perspective.. A personal career SWOT analysis.. Strength.. Weakness.. Opportuni...»

Leadership and personal power in organizations

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .pdf   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Leadership is a heavily studied element of organizations. Every organization has leaders, after all, but what can and what do leaders actually do to achieve results? Can these results be replicated, or is individual charisma and various other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basics of leadership.. Power and empowerment.. The individual leader.. Conclusion.....»

Elon Musk: Visionary

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Elon Musk is the extremely successful founder of three companies: the reusable rocket firm, SpaceX, Zip2, which helped newspapers design community-based websites in the 90s, and X.com which bought the online payment system Paypal and sold it for 1.5...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The specific fronts that Musk is addressing.. Corporate success.. The top executives of the future.. Where Musk became more daring. . A further tell of the future and Musk's 10% share of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited.....»

Masculine and Feminine ideology in the Knight's and Squire's tales

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Chaucer's inclusion of a father-son relationship-represented by the Knight and the Squire-demands an analysis of their inherent connection, their individual characterizations and the themes they represent in their Tales. Each must consciously or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The main source of conflict in 'The Knight's Tale'.. Admonishment of the superlative reverence of male friendships.. The successful female friendship and bond created between Canacee and the falcon.. The tales of the Squire and the...»

Reflections and remediation of the past: A survey of literary and philosophical Greece, and its similarities to the electronic age

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «The topic that I plan to explore in this essay involves looking at the past and present in order to have a better understanding of the future. There are essentially three parts to my research. First, I want to explore what happens to the brain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The nature of orality.. The advent of literacy.. The brain and learning.. The Greek mental shift.. The impact of philosophy.. Implications for the future.. Potential impact of electronic era.. Conclusions.....»

Pros and cons of different schools

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Today there are many different types of schools for children of all ages. They can be categorized into four broad categories: intrasectional schools or public schools like magnet schools, intra- and inter-district controlled-choice plans, charter...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Controlled-choice plans.. The good.. The bad.. Magnet schools.. The good.. The bad.. Charter schools.. The good.. The bad.. Vouchers.. The good.. The bad.. Private schools.. The good.. The bad.. Virtual schools.. The good.. The...»

Erupted states, Corrupted hearts, Disrupted narratives: Sleep and Sleeplessness in Hamlet and Macbeth

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/24/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «In so many plays, Shakespeare's night crawls with offending shadows. Though the witching hour sees graves' tenants off to their malicious machinations, humans take refuge in cozy beds. Sleep can thus protect mankind from wandering evils, but further...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The crucial conclusion about sleep and its similarity in Macbeth and Hamlet.. Catalogues sleep's virtues and restorative benefits in Macbeth.. Summoning of ghosts, witches, and other such things in Shakespeare's world.. Inefficient...»

Advantages and limitations of using tourism as a rationale for nature conservation and protected area establishment

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   09/24/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Nearly everyone on the planet would love to see animals and wildlife in their natural habitat with plenty of the space and the resources they need to survive on their own. The problem is that this level of nature conservation is expensive. Leaving...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Serengeti National Park - Africa.. The idea behind the International Ecotourism Society.. The call for change in the tourism industry.. Conclusion.....»

The reality of perceiving environment

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/24/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «"Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" by Wallace Stevens presents the reader with exactly what its title expresses-thirteen distinct perspectives all involving a blackbird in some form. These perspectives each provide a kind of brief snapshot...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stevens' illustration of a break in the role of the blackbird and the reality presented to the reader.. Section IV - the speaker relating the blackbird to his own relationship to the world. . presentation of a meta-commentary in...»

Labor and the Russian Revolution

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .pdf   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The February and October Revolutions of 1917 were based, in large part, on Marxist visions of class struggle and working class power. Despite not being an industrial power, the Russian working class was significant. Benjamin Nathans sums up the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Russian labor force between 1900 and 1917.. The Bund.. The February Revolution.. The October Revolution.. The Russian Civil War.. Conclusion.....»

Sample resignation letter

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «Dear MANAGER: I must regretfully tender my resignation from COMPANY effective December 28, 2007.I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure here working with and for some excellent people. I have learned more while here than at any other job and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Date.. Your name and address.. Recipients name and address.. Main body of the letter.....»

Strategies to increase performance of Delmonte Garage: Literature review

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Globalization has brought about myriad changes on our planet-some frightening and tragic, others moving and magical. However, this paper will not be addressing those larger issues, important as they may be. Instead it will look at microcosm of those...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Initial appraisal of source material.. Business and marketing strategies.. Human resource management and reward strategies.. Historical connections.. Conclusions and recommendations.....»

Are psychopaths untreatable?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/16/2008   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Psychopathy equals violence. Whatever rubric is used identifies a person with a greater likelihood of violence, often motivated by opportunism, sadism or material gain. Treatment responsivity and harm reduction as treatment success in high-risk or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The many distinguishing features of Psychopathy.. The idea of relapse prevention.. To examine the psychopath construct.. Psychopathy as a socially devastating disorder.. Professional override, the possibility that a...»

The introduction of Cannabis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/15/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Cannabis Sativa, also known as: Hemp, cannabis hemp, muggles, weed, pot, marijuana, reefer, grass, ganja, bhang, "the kind," dagga, herb, or dank. All of theses refer to the same plant. They refer to a plant so controversial that that it could save...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Some world historical notes.. The history of usage.. Textiles & fabrics.. Fiber & pulp paper.. Biomass energy.. Economic stability, profit & free trade.. The medias' portrayal.. Marijuana debate.. Analysis.. The Stats.. My...»

Garcia girls

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout time, people from many different religious and cultural backgrounds have relied on language to communicate effectively with one another. Although there are thousands of various languages, the goal within each is usually the same: to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Garcia girls forced integration into American culture.. Yolanda's belif and dependance on words.. The character of Sofia.. The cahracter of the eldest sister, Carla.. Sandra's returns to the Dominican Republ...»

Feral women: Female characters in Wuthering Heights, The Moonstone, and Hard Times

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Once upon a time, not so very long ago, women had no place within the pages of fiction. Indeed, men were usually the sole creators of literature; women, on the other hand, were silent (those few women who did choose to write were often forced to...»

Synopsis abstract : «The trapped heroines: Catherine and Louisa. . The exiles: Sissy and Rosanna.. The public servants: Nelly and Rachael.. The scapegoats: Isabella and Rachel.. Conclusion.....»

Sun & Shade, Inc: International business venture analysis

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The proposed international business venture will be a luxury retail sunglasses operation in the Bahamas, called Sun & Shade, Inc. It will be a foreign wholly owned subsidiary of a U.S. corporation. The Bahamas provides an ideal location for a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Globalization.. National business environment.. Cultural foundations and differences.. International organization and stratergy.. International human resources.. International operations.. Conclusion.....»

World cities: The global north and south

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The 20th century witnessed the pivotal inauguration of Western expansion, also historically known as the Age of Exploration. The Europeans were the first people to manipulate global affairs to a large extent. Consequently, this period of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The olden movement of colonialism.. The global north or the developed and highly industrialized countries.. The Third Worlds and the recent environmental crisis.. Jonathan Adams and Thomas McShane: The Myth of Wild Africa.. Nineteenth...»

An expansive republic: The Federalist response to Confederate failure

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Of the many issues that Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay sought to confront and explain in their Federalist Papers, one of the overriding matters of contention was the new Constitution's focus on expanding the proposed size and scope...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Essays nine and ten of The Federalist Papers.. Pennsylvanian Anti-Federalists first argument against the establishment of an expansive republic.. The second main objection to a large republic put forth.. Conclusion...»

Ensemble GREEN: Innovation and preservation in the Los Angeles music culture (A musical ethnography)

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This analysis of the new music group EnsembleGREEN comes as the result of an in-home interview with director Paul Sherman, e-mail correspondence with other group members, and from a year of becoming familiar with the ensemble's operations. In March...»

Synopsis abstract : «Basis for this Ethnography.. Who: The members of EnsembleGREEN.. What and Why: The mission of EnsembleGREEN.. EnsembleGREEN turns to Mozart .. EnsembleGREEN as a musical Resident of the Los Angeles Community.. Innovation and preservation: Two...»

Charles Sanders Peirce, the fundamental hypothesis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Peirce's presentation of the fundamental hypothesis centers around his notion of doubt. The hypothesis is fundamentally a scientific one and supports the fact that things exist and have ascertainable causes and consequences. Doubt, for example,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Center of Peirce's presentation of the fundamental hypothesis.. Jamesian Pragmatism, pragmatism and religion.. Westian Pragmatism, Prophetic Pragmatism.. Conclusion.....»

Anthropological and historical perspectives on the death of Captain Cook

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Scientific and philosophical thought have been preoccupied with the problem of an objective, empirical reality whose nature is discoverable and quantifiable at least since Descartes. This theoretical trend continued and culminated in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sahlins critical view of Obeyesekere's argument. . Obeyesekere's analysis of events.. The Hawaiian creation myth that underlies the Makahiki festival.. Conclusion.....»

Eisler's "Cultural evolution" and evolutionary theory

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Riane Eisler's "The Chalice and the Blade", published in 1988, presents a new theory of human cultural evolution, as well as a new vision of reconstructed history. Eisler draws from archaeological discoveries made in the latter half of the 20th...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dena Dincauze's defination of archaeology and its branch of environmental archaeology.. Understanding Eisler's theory of cultural evolution within the context of environmental archaeology.. Eisler's moves to describe a shift in...»

Self-awareness: The problem of the self in the work of Samuel Beckett

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «We find ourselves in some deeply existential quandary: a problem beyond inquiry or conclusion; a problem that extends into the void of time and space; that avoids the very title of "problem". We are confined to a box, in Endgame, we are on a dead...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Questions in relation to the self-awareness of the characters.. Martin Esslin, in a chapter from The Theatre of the Absurd on Samuel Beckett.. The problem of having a sense of identity when we are not the same at any moment.. The...»

The Mohawk people

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The Mohawk are survivors. From the days of their early ancestors to the present day, the Mohawk have dwindled in number but have lived on. This is an exploration of the history and culture of the Mohawk. In this paper I will attempt to explain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The term Iroquois.. Iroquoian culture, ritual, and agriculture. . Mohawk and some aspects of Mohawk cultural life. . The Midwinter ceremony.. The turning point for the Mohawk and the Six Nations.....»

WTO: An introduction to the World Trade Organization

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The World Trade Organization is the most recent result of international efforts to reduce barriers to trade. It is an institution in which membership is voluntary, but it is also an organization with legal status. I will explain more about this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).. The Tokyo Round of 1973-1979.. Hoekman and Kostecki description of the functions of WTO.. Conclusion.....»

Emerson's struggle for self-transcendence

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In his essay "Experience", Ralph Waldo Emerson lays down the essential components of his ascetic, solitary life. His writings are essentially of the existential struggles that he has encountered in living his life. He does not design any sort of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reason for the rise of tensions in Emerson's.. The elements of illusion, succession, temperament, reality, and subjectivity.. The element of "surface" and the pragmatic half of Emerson's experience.. Subjectiveness and...»

Technology applications of X-ray diffraction for non-destructive testing

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In this article the use of X-ray diffraction in non-destructive testing of materials and machine components is examined. The article contains twelve refeX-ray diffraction finds uses in many applications of science and technology, ranging from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Principles of X-ray diffraction.. X-ray diffraction equipment.. The schematic diagram of the portable X-ray equipment.. Conclusion.....»

The breath of God (Acts 2: 1-12)

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Jews and all the holy men from all the races in the world residing beneath the heaven were staying in Jerusalem. Once the people were informed of the news about the presence of these holy men in Jerusalem, they gathered together and they set out...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Acts 2: 1 ?When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.?. Acts 2: 2 ?Suddenly a sound like where they were sitting.?. Acts 2: 3 ?They saw what seemed to came to rest on each of them.?. Acts 2: 4 ?All of...»

Youth substance abuse: A comprehensive overview and proposal for National Education Campaign

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The following document represents a comprehensive overview of one of the main societal problems in America today: youth substance abuse. Drug and substance abuse among teenagers is substantial. Among youth age 12 to 17, about 1.1 million meet the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Social factors that lead to substance abuse.. Meaning and experience of illness.. Health care systems and settings.. Health care providers.. Bioethical Issues.. Health care literacy.. Conclusions.....»

Labor flexibility: An overview of features and developments with the German model

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Many scholars cite the Digital Age shift as the main precursor involved in the increasing push towards more flexibility within economic models, not only Germany, but on a global level. The reduction in jobs involving manufacturing and the service...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Chancellor Helmut Kohl's attemptes to further international competitiveness through labour flexibility.. German flexibility models.. A brief outline of German international relations and the burgeoning move towards deregulation in...»

Development of pre-dried and blended lime mortars for the ready-mix market

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The following document will overview the development of pre-dried and blended lime mortars for the Ready-mix Market, including a overview of some of the technological developments in the market of pre-dried and blended lime mortar mix, or Ready Mix....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Technological development of pre dried and blended lime mortar mix.. Literature review.. The drying of sand for use in mortars.. The benefits of dehydrating NHL, PC and GGBS.. The different types of Natural Hydraulic Limes...»

The impact of European Union Law on the world of sport and the Bosman decision

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Under European Union law, Article 81 of the EC Treaty provides that all agreements between undertakings, decisions of undertakings and concerted practices which may affect trade between Member States and which have as their objective or effect the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Bosman ruling.. Background to the relationship between sport regulation and the EU.. The Lariv and Pack Reports.. Case Law Pre-Bosman.. Case Law Post-Bosman.....»

Vehicle interlock systems- An introduction and overview

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Vehicle Interlock Systems, or "Breathalyzer" are systems of alcohol-control installed into vehicles, with the purpose of prohibiting/controlling driver alcohol consumption. The goal of this invention was to reduce or eradicate the ability and/or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of IID systems.. Composition the technology piece.. Various Interlock Systems used today.. Possible ways to circumnavigate the system.. General costs of the system.. Vehicle Interlock Systems and the law.. Is the program...»

Two theories of my life

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «: Using the developmental theories of Erikson and Piaget (primarily Erikson), and critiques of the same, the life of Valencia Richards, a non-traditional adult student will be critically examined. Richards experienced malnutrition and abuse as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The two central elements of the development of Valenica Richards.. Individual identity, or faced identity diffusion according to Erikson. . McDonald and Stewart-Hamilton.. History in the psychology of pathologizing the behavior of...»

The PLO: Still a threat?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When the historic "Gaza and Jericho" first agreement was signed in September 1993 at the White House in Washington, D. C., in the presence of Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Rabin and President...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 2000 and after.. Enter Hamas.. Threat assessment/ risk assessment.. Conclusions.....»

The efficacy of Needle Exchange Program

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «A review of the literature concerning the efficacy of needle exchange programs show that such programs work well in reducing rates of HIV and other infections among IV drug users. Further, such programs neither encourage addiction or increase rates...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Objective.. Design.. Introduction.. Issues ? Efficacy?. Political controversy.. Other countries.. Understanding and working with misusers ? Compliance.. Methodology.. Results and limitations.....»

Stress and postpartum depression

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Many women experience some mood changes after childbirth. The mild form of mood alteration experienced by two-thirds of mothers following the birth of a child is commonly known as postpartum blues. This is a mild, transient change in mood which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Postpartum depression and birth.. Other Stressors.. Drug abuse of various sorts.. Implications for healthcare.....»

Evaluating distance education

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Online Distance Learning (ODL), also called distributed education (DE) has yet to revolutionize education. While the potential of the Internet - a multi-media medium of information that can combine synchronous and asynchronous communications,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Constructivism.. Constructivism critiqued.. Direct Instruction.. Assessment as autopsy.. Conclusion.....»

The Broadcasting Board of Governors

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) which became independent of the United States Information Agency in 1999 when that department was dissolved, is charged with responsibility for US-backed, non-military international broadcasting. Such...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Pay-for-play - violation of journalistic ethics.. Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice - the final member of the board.. Jackson's defense while speaking to Levine in 2005.. Conclusion.....»

Hip-Hop's influence on culture

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Hip-Hop, over the course of the past thirty years had grown from an improvisational street art in the South Bronx section of New York City to a multi-billion dollar business and cultural phenomenon. Hip-hop is thus also a major cultural influence. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hip-hop culture.. Hip-hop creed - 'keepin' it real'.. Hip-hop vs jazz.. The current crop of hip-hop artists.. The critic bell hooks.. Conscious rap.. Conclusion.....»

A researched investigation on best practices for English Language Learners (ELL)

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «ELL students represent a large percentage of the population within schools in the United States. This group of students is actually increasing more than that of English speaking students. (Shore, 2001). This group also has a very high drop out rate,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hypothesis.. Review of literature.. Proven best practice guidelines for ELL teachers and learners.. Related studies in best practice for the ELL classroom.. Critical analysis.. Conclu...»

Healthcare for the uninsured

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It can be said, with some truth, that the American healthcare system is the best in the world. Technology levels are high, specialists abound, innovations in treatment, care, and prevention are matters of course, and physicians and other medical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Medicaid.. Medicare. Children.. What is to be done?....»

The California wine industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Wine is an industry built on status and reputation. As a relative latecomer, the California wine industry has had to fight an uphill battle in the world marketplace for wine. In the US, of course, California wine consumes the overwhelming majority...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taste and status.. The science of winemaking.. The judgment of Paris.. California wine today ? The rise of Zinfandel.. Conclusion.....»

Constructivism vs. Direct instruction

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Childhood education is an issue of overwhelming importance, so it is no surprise that schools, governments, parents, and teachers have closely examined child psychology, social psychology, and even neurology in order to determine how school...»

Synopsis abstract : «Constructivism.. The problem with constructivism.. Direction Instruction (DI).. Conclusions.....»

Battered woman syndrome and New York city

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Though domestic violence, as an issue, is important enough for the mayor of have an office dedicated to the phenomenon (Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence) and several local laws that protect victims of domestic violence, the city government...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Battered Woman Syndrome.. Self-Defense.. Critiques of the concept.. Conclusion: The OCDV.....»

Language evolution: Anthropology

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Its tops, it's the queens square, it's fabulous, it's cool, it's off the hook. All of these phrases mean the same thing, "It's great". This is one of many phrases that have taken the twists and turns of the ages through our youth. Throughout history...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The beginning of the evolution of language in America.. Change in today's world languages.. The English language today.. Conclusion.....»

Social revolution: Conflict of ideology as a driving force towards war

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «As described by Stephen M. Walt in his essay Revolution and War, social revolutions, or revolutions that seek to overthrow and reshape the social structure of a nation, are fueled and motivated by ideology. Walt writes that "it is hard to imagine a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Speech entitled ?War and Revolution? by Vladimir Lenin.. Driving the agenda of revolutionary policy.. Other circumstances that often arise within a revolutionary state.. Differences in ideologies between leaders...»

Wrinkles in time: Anachronisms in the Book of Mormon

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Anyone familiar with the claims put forth in The Book of Mormon (from here on referred to as BoM) knows that they are indeed astounding. Within its pages, one takes a glimpse into an advanced ancient culture(s) that had once populated the New World...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Plants.. Animals.. Technological innovations.. Conclusions.....»

Wrinkles in time: Anachronisms in the Book of Mormon

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   09/05/2008   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Anyone familiar with the claims put forth in The Book of Mormon (from here on referred to as BoM) knows that they are indeed astounding. Within its pages, one takes a glimpse into an advanced ancient culture(s) that had once populated the New World...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Plants.. Animals.. Technological innovations.. Conclusions.....»

Isoenzymes of aspartate aminotransferase

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The continued production of protein-based medicines and chemically-engineered enzymatic products necessitates further information about protein structure and function. An enzyme in a cell can have many functions or loci. To account for slight...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Results.. Discussion.. Methods.. Conclusion.....»

Protein analysis of Sea Urchin sperm cells

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Cells express different gene products in order to achieve specialization and differentiation. Sperm are highly specialized to do nothing more than fertilize an oocyte, and they are thus an excellent candidate for research into cellular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Results.. Discussion.. Methods.. Conclusion.....»

Interdependence of norms in budgeting

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Key (1940) contended that there was a lack of "attention from the basic budgeting problem (on the expenditure side), namely: On what basis shall it be decided to allocate x dollars to activity A instead of Activity B?" (1137, emphasis in original) ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political scientists.. Public administration researchers.. Executive leadership Versus Neutral competence.. Conclsion.....»

Choice and identity

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the United States, the ideology of individualism predominates. The individual, as opposed to the family, community, tribe, or hierarchy, is seen as the central social agent. This individualism allows for greater individual freedom - people have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Adolescence.. Slavery.. Identity under the free market.. Conclusion – the information age.....»

Methamphetamines

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In 1927, the U.S. medical community began to use ephedrine, which is the active ingredient in ma haung, a plant, to open bronchial passages in patients with asthma. As the supplies of naturally occurring Ephedra vulgaris began to dwindle,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to methamphetamines.. Dispersion.. Effects.. Long term.. Conclusion.....»

Panentheism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Panentheism (Latin for "All in God") posits the view that there is a God who encompasses the Universe but was not completely identical with that said Universe: in other words, that God encompasses the physical Universe, but also transcends it. First...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Panentheistic view of Hinduism.. Plato's teachings and Neo-Platonists.. The idea that there is evil in the world but not in the intention of God.. Hartshorne claims on the omnipotent God.. The problem of evil, and the compounded...»

Marxism and the peasantry

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The majority of Marxist theory correctly focuses on the revolutionary role of the urban industrial proletariat. A deeper reading of the first successful proletariat revolution reveals that a key albatross pulling on the neck of the Soviet system was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The main emphasis of Marx, Lenin, and Trotsky in relation to the role of the peasantry.. Marx analysis of the peasantry's role in facilitating the elimination of the Bourgeois Republic of 1848.. Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik...»

Salvadoran political history from 1932 until 1979

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «The outbreak of the Salvadoran civil war at the end of the 1970's and its continuation throughout the following decade, had an immensely detrimental impact on the society as a whole. While the crimes perpetrated by all relevant actors have been well...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Salvadoran's during the early months of 1932.. The oligarchy's hand over of direct political power to the armed forces.. The first problem faced by the Hernandez Martinez government.. The minister of government, General Salvador...»

Is "Maurice" a hopelessly flawed text, or a thoughtful adaptation of the novel form to the subject matter and a strong intervention in debates of the time?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «E.M Forster dedicated his novel "Maurice" to a "happier year", affirming his intention of the novel's purpose as an insight into the future evolution of sexual desire and relationships, leading some to attach significance to the text as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forster's self proclaimed significance of the novel as a symbol of the future.. The depiction of a homosexual future as a return from an idealistic past.. The problem of literary history in Forster's aspects of the novel.. Maurice's...»

Time, space and being in North Indian classical music

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Martin Clayton writes, "the highest aim of our music is to reveal the essence of the universe it reflects" (Clayton 10). To hear North Indian Classical Music is to engage one self in an experience of being in which music becomes an external...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basics.. The fluidity of Indian classical music.. The rhythm.. Rasa, Raga and the experience of Brahman Nada.. The Vedas.. Conclusion.....»

Perceptions of Kali's tongue

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Through the last century the western world has been faced with the relatively new concepts of feminine equality and power. Academia has been influenced by theorists such as Simone de Beauvoir, and more recently Judith Butler, who have created a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hindu concept of 'Lajya' and the western idea of shame.. Comparison between the observations of the students and the true legend.. The dominant figure in the image.. The experience of shame that the feminist interviewees are...»

Forming and performing the female identity in Daniel Deronda

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The Victorian era thrived on ideals; knowing their world is more than knowing the facts of British politics, of documented interactions, or popular amusements, it is striving to understand the light in which they saw themselves, the real or ideal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The works of George Eliot and their examination of the way English institutions required performances of nationality.. The most seductive trait of Femininity.. The fascination of Gwendolen's character.. Another aspect of Victorian...»

The road to nationalism: Self-Defeating colonialism and the power of high culture

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In his book The Dynamics of Global Dominance, David B. Abernethy proclaims that imperialistic colonies are, by design, inherently "self-defeating enterprises." That is, historically as a colony grows and progresses according to the design of its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Abernethy's 'Self-Defeating Colonialism. The opportunistic nature of Gellner's Nationalism. Decolonization and Gellner's Nationalism. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Identity development of the African American adolescent

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «One definition of identity is who you are, what you do, and how you respond to the world around you. One develops this sense of self, an identity, during adolescence. Many contributing factors and variables affect this process to mold how an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why the incorrect assumption was made in the first place. . Degree of shame among the Black population regarding their years of bondage.. White teens and their unearned social power and oppression of Black teens. . The Alien Extended...»

An examination of second language acquisition

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Language acquisition is a complicated concept that many scientists have been trying to understand for years. It is known that humans are the only animals to develop a vocalized form of language. However chimpanzees have proved to be capable of not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Chimpanzees and adoption of American Sign Language in captivity. . Research headed by Jared Taglialatela regarding chimpanzees.. The biological and neural pathways underlying language acquisition.. Critical period for language...»

FESPACO: More than a film festival

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .pdf   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «With the revolution of filmmaking has come the need to bring films and filmmakers together. The creation of film festivals provides a place where filmmakers can showcase their films. Thousands of film festivals have formed around the world over the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History of Festival Panafricain du Cinema de Ouagadougou.. FESPACO's adaption to the new parameters of the audiovisual business.. FESPACO in Africa.. Unity and inspiration through FESPACO.. Achievements in Burkin...»

The young Shakespeare and his contemporaries: reconstructing convention in taming of the shrew

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «One purpose of theatre is perhaps to reiterate social phenomena and bring to light aspects of our identity, as an individual, culture, or audience, that have been passed as unquestioned tradition from times when they made sense. The Taming of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Modern theories illumination on conventions of the past with temporally disparate ideas.. The process by which society can endow an individual with a constructed identity.. The ideals of gender.. The character of...»

The utility of Confucianism & civil service examinations: from Han to Qing

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It was during the Han Dynasty under Confucian scholar Dong Zhong Shu's persuasion that Emperor Wu (r. 140-68 BC) canonized the five Confucian classics as teachings of the state, created an imperial academy and instituted the civil service...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The civil service examinations in the Tang Dynasty.. The 12th century introduction of examinee anonymity during grading.. The time-consuming and expensive examination lifestyle.. A threat to the talent renewal.. Who the Confucian...»

The fourth horseman: Disease as a unique and multi-faceted agent of Apocalypse

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Although there exist many manifestations of apocalypse in our society, an extensive study of the subject of apocalypse will demonstrate the presence of an inherent trait that runs constant within nearly all forms of apocalypse; despite the fact that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Bacteria and disease - omnipresent agents.. How malaria has undermined human history.. Black Death.. Nuclear apocalypse.. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.. Man's control over the prospect of infectious disease as an agent of...»

The corner meets the school: the inner City's drug culture and its effect on schooling

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/01/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"The school system will have taken its shots, tallied its misses, and closed its files, relinquishing any further claim. The corner will have them all." - Ed Burns, The Corner Many believe that as the margin of social stratification and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Past literature.. Original contribution.. Methods.. Findings.. Discussion.. Conclusion.....»

Review and reinterpretation of Mrs. Dalloway

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Through Space and Time: Reality and Experience in the Modern Age "This late age of the world's experience had bred in them all, all men and women, a well of tears" (Woolfe 9). Modernism marked the collapse of structures that had defined the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The characters of Mrs. Dalloway.. Big Ben.. The character of Woolf'.. Clarissa and Peter.. The question of reality and the inability of traditional structures to explain or contain the vastness of life. . Society's attempts to force...»

"I Am We": The duality of being one

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Who am I? Asked, the response begins: "I am," followed by the concept upon which the individual forms his or her identity. America has built itself upon this exchange; accenting the importance of the "I," of the individual, and his or her ability...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 'The Law of Life' written by Jack London.. Individual independence of the community and a hunger for the right to be. . The Native American community and its individual members.. Impressions of an Indian Childhood.. Emerson's self...»

Experience and emptiness in Gary Snyder's "Mountains and Rivers without end"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2008   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «Language orders our experience of reality. It establishes a scale of binary opposition dictating where one ends and another begins, clearly defining the relationship between what is and what isn't. This relationship grounds our notion of self and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mountains, rivers and a Wandering Poet.. Zen Buddhism and post-structural theory.. Into the mountains.. The grammatical structure of 'Raven's Beak River/At the End'. . Conclusion.....»

More's Humanist Utopia

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Within the narrative, the Utopians undergo a shock of recognition when the little expedition of Europeans lead to the introduction of Christianity and then modern technology. A utopia is by definition an ideal society and therefore does not need to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Utopia and the Christian tradition.. More's communism.. Jonathan Swift and more.. Irony and modern Utopias.. Conclusions.....»

Broadcasting Board of Governors in 2008

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The Broadcasting Board of Governors has been in operation for just under a decade. Formerly a Cold War-era media arm of the US government tasked with spreading American media, news, and propaganda messages behind the Iron Curtain, the BBG was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The BBG and a new ideology of American interventionism.. Criticism of BBG holdings.. Fourth chairman of the board of the BBG James K. Glassman. . Miami resident Joaquin F. Blaya.. Talk-radio broadcaster Blanquita Walsh...»

Human smuggling in Russia and Central Asia

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The UN definition of "trafficking", under the terms of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (supplementing the 2000 UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime), Article 3(a)...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Soviet ector.. Who traffics and who is trafficked?. Factors informing the trafficking.. Loyalty groups and transition.. The rise of the mafias.. A large-scale small-scale operation.. Conclusions.....»

Educational collaboration

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Collaboration and consultation are idea with significant positives, but which has shown to be difficult to hold to in practice. Collaboration between teachers, first suggested as a way of helping students with special needs, is now believed to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. individual issues in collaboration.. Examination of the success of collaboration according Kluth and Straut.. A quantitative study comparing performance on several vectors between students in a collaborative environment.. Quantitative...»

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