The Causes and Consequences of Divided Government

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   06/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Divided party control of government occurs when at least one House of Congress is controlled by a party to which the President does not belong. Much of the most popular research on divided government was done prior to the 1994 elections, when the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Taking into account the initial belief that divided government hinders the number of important laws passed by Congress.. Investigating causes and consequences of divided government.. 1994 elections, voters punished the Democratic Congress for its...»

Not Worth Laughing About: Anti-Semitism in The Merchant of Venice

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «As time changes, so do the interpretations of Shakespeare's dramas. Newer productions are supposed to appeal to modern audiences by reflecting current attitudes and cultural beliefs. Anti-Semitic viewpoints existed long before Shakespeare and his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The strong focus on the many aspects of Jewish culture. Theodore Komisarjevsky's 1932 staging of Merchant. Komisarjevsky's attempt to overshadow the anti-Semitic undertones of Merchant. Shylock: Not just an ambiguous...»

"A Hideously Difficult Task": An Exploration of American Racial Identity through the Works of James Baldwin

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In a style similar to other minority works of literature, James Baldwin's writing encompasses the recurring theme of identity-what it means and from where it originates. This theme stems from incomplete identity of the black American community....»

Synopsis abstract : «?Stranger in the Village? and The Fire Next Time were written almost ten years apart.. One of the many problems that blacks face in America is the impossibility for them to identify with any group other than themselves.. Baldwin was the literary and...»

Community Influences on Nicaraguan Immigrant Acculturation

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/20/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When faced with a host environment, immigrants must decipher the systems of their new community much like their translation of their new language. The incumbent policies and procedures for participating in a host community require a social...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Nicaraguans have constructed a noticeable presence in the United States, and in Miami in particular.. Nicaraguan acculturation is greatly encouraged through the educational system.. The degree of Nicaraguan immigrant assimilation can also be...»

Romanticism Versus Enlightenment and Materialism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the intellectual world, there are many different theories to explain and ideas to shape our role on this planet. The question over the existence of God is too large to tackle, but the fact that we have individuality and free will is indisputable....»

Synopsis abstract : «Romanticism stresses intuitive learning and personal emotion. . Romanticism teaches that social awareness is very important.. Romanticism encourages us to be comfortable with ourselves.. Enlightenment encourages society and mankind to work towards...»

Critical Analysis of "Goblin Market"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Sylvia Plath once said, "The blood jet is poetry, and there is no stopping it." This was true for many poets, and especially true for Christina Rossetti. Rossetti had poetry in her blood, art in her veins. When she first wrote "Goblin Market" in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Barthes was a writer and French critic from Paris. . The notion of the fallen woman stems from the biblical depiction of Eve.. Is assigning an author really an imposition?. Barthes implyies that to incorporate any aspect of the author's life into...»

A Radial Category Perspective on Mandarin Verb Complements

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In his treatment of Claudia Brugman's work on the English preposition over, Lakoff (1987) extends Brugman's analysis of that preposition as a radial category, one in which the different meanings of the word can be described in terms of a category...»

Synopsis abstract : «Wrapping Up Wan.. Some examples of wán adapted from the CALLHOME corpus. . Event Completion has an extended sense I will call Patient Exhaustion.. Hao to Write a Good Ending.. In other usages, h?o denotes attainment that is evaluatively...»

Anticommunism and Racism: Forging African American Identity in a Binary Mirror

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Cold War America was a world of binaries. In a quest for patriotism, white United States citizens defined themselves by mirroring against what they were not: they were Capitalist because they were not Communist, heterosexual not homosexual, coupled...»

Synopsis abstract : «In ?The New Mirror,? narrator uses her family's new plate-glass mirror to reflect her own blackness. . Petry's narrator in ?The New Mirror? works similarly to Mine Okubo's illustrations in Citizen 13660.. Elaine Tyler May's depiction of Cold War...»

The Rhetoric of Growth in Colorado: Reconciling Perceptions and Reality

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In 1990, Colorado was a state of about 3.3 million (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001b). By 2000, Colorado's population had grown to 4,301,261 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001b). Colorado's new residents spurred development in areas once sparsely inhabited. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Colorado's Business Climate at a Glance.. Governor Owens' remark, speak to what he calls ?that special Colorado way of life,? .. Respect for the wilderness and respect for the individual are both central to the Coloradan identity.. The amount of...»

Gender Representation and the Curation of Chicano Visions

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Chicano Art Movement began in part as an effort on the part of Chicanos to take agency in their own representation. Before the Movement, most available representation of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans cast them in a negative light - often as...»

Synopsis abstract : «The art of Chicano Visions . The painting by Ester Hernández - far more eminent figure in the Chicano Art Movement.. One mythical icon that many Chicanas have chosen to revisit. Collaborative efforts were established with scholars except...»

The Making of an Official Language : Chaofen Sun

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The foundation for the unification of Chinese has already come into being. It is none other than the standard form of Modern Chinese with the Beijing phonological system as its norm of pronunciation, Northern dialects as its base dialects, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Regional PÇ”tōnghuà – An Investigation of Three Speakers. Introduction.. Investigation.. Retroflex-Dental Merger.. Conclusion....»

Kosovo in the International Arena

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kosovo is located in the southern province of the Republic of Serbia in Western Balkans (see Appendix One). The administrative capital is Pristina and the province is separated into thirty municipalities. Kosovo's last official census in 1991...»

Synopsis abstract : «The nature of the state contested involves disputes between the two main ethnic groups.. From the lens of the stakeholders.. The security and safety of the Kosovo Serbs - also a major concern.. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) began air...»

Trans formative Exile: Coriolanus' Lack of Evolution During his Banishment from Rome

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When the people of Rome exile Coriolanus, he seeks refuge in Antium, throwing himself before his longtime enemy, Tullus Aufidius, and offering himself as a weapon against Rome. Although he has fought countless times for Rome, bringing himself to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Trained by his mother, Volumnia, to cherishs glory and valor above all else.. Claudius wants Hamlet far away from Elsinore so that he cannot kill Claudius.. Coriolanus is bent upon wreaking vengeance on the city he once called home.. Coriolanus...»

An investigation of Edgard Varèse's Poème Électronique

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «To those who are familiar with the unique historical context in which he was growing up, it comes as little surprise that Edgard Varèse was a composer at the forefront of the twentieth-century electronic music movement. As Malcolm MacDonald claims...»

Synopsis abstract : «An introduction to the composer.. Background/overview of the piece.. Detailed analysis of Poème Électronique. Today there does not exist an intact, conventional score for Poème Électronique.. Almost immediately the work evokes a...»

Death and Identity in Ladakh and Rondônia

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Every culture defines different entities and ideas in relation to which the individual can experience his or her identity and physical or mental substances on which one's identities are located. Mortuary rites described in Hiroaki Mori and Yukari...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pre-contact Wari' culture's physical interaction with the body of the deceased.. Tibetan mortuary practices reveal that familiar and community interactions play a similar role as the Wari' family does.. To find where the body plays a more central...»

Words about God

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If Martin Luther's assumptions on faith in the Word of God are correct, then humanity has nothing to doubt. But his skepticism of the Catholic Church is not a complete philosophical skepticism: at no point in his work is the notion of God...»

Synopsis abstract : «No one saw the creation of the Word of God. How could an assumption, which leads to God and the Christian life, be a sin? . Descartes says that initially he doubts the very existence of God. Luther isn't making a Cartesian error however. If...»

Rodin and Otterness: Revealing Form through closed sculpture

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If one were to elongate the neck, legs and arms of August Rodin's "Thinker," the result would look something like Tom Otterness's "The Crying Giant." But it is precisely this aspect of the sculpture that makes the "Crying Giant" a less effective...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Giant in Otterness's sculpture.. At the bottom the Thinker's feet are dug firmly into his stoop.. Examination of the sides completes an inspection of ?The Thinker.? . An examination of ?The Thinker? from every side will reveal new and exciting...»

The entire context of hip-hop culture is not as stereotypical as what is portrayed in the popular media.

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades, the stratification of society has increased notably. In addition to segregating individuals by gender, age and race society has identified a number of new subcultures that are now an integral part of social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hip-Hop Culture?An Overview. Violence and Hip-Hop Culture. The Positive Side of Hip-Hop Culture. Conclusion....»

The issue of gay or same-sex marriage and the dichotomy that is created in the context of this issue

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Love, intimacy and marriage are often considered to be private affairs that take place between two individuals. While it is indeed true that love is a private affair, most laymen ignore the political and cultural ramifications that are associated...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Controversy over Gay Marriage. Love and Marriage as Private Affairs. The Social Dimension. The Legal Dimension. Conclusion....»

Critics' response to three artists: Elizabeth Murray, Richard Tuttle and Oscar Bluemner

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Although an artist's work represents the culmination of an intensive effort to communicate a message, how the message is interpreted by others is often how the artist's work is remembered. Thus, even though a particular artist may believe that he or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Elizabeth Murray. Westfall is not the only author to appreciate Murray's unique style of painting. . According to Horsley (2005) ?Despite her evolving artistic path, Murray's work consistently demonstrates fine painterliness, strong...»

How capitalist society created a system of oppression that fostered the growth of black communism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Critically reviewing the extent of the historical literature presented on black political movements that have taken place in the United States, a precursory overview of the data suggests that little consideration has been given to black political...»

Synopsis abstract : «Through a careful consideration of what scholars have noted on these two subjects, it will be possible to elucidate the how black communism has evolved as a black political movement.. However, as Dawson notes, some historians have argued that Black...»

Exploration of the concepts of criminology and criminal justice as sciences

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century notable advancements in science and technology has enabled researchers choose significantly improve their overall ability to conduct empirical research. Although the advancements have taken place have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Criminology and Criminal Justice as Scientific Disciplines. Policy driven by ideology . Distortion by the investigator . Skepticism that research will be useful in fighting crime . Perspectives of the legal profession on criminal...»

Impact of feminism on the ability of women to make notable strides and improvements in certain areas of their lives

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When the feminist movement formally began in the late 1960s, many women saw the movement as an opportunity to raise the American consciousness about critical issues that had long impacted the ability of women to acquire social, political and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Feminist Viewpoint. All versions of feminism assert that the existing relations between the sexes. Feminism challenges much that is taken for granted as natural, normal and desirable in our various societies.. Feminism is not simply...»

Examination of scholarly literature on the phenomenon of flashbulb memory

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The processes of memory and recollection are critical for understanding the human mind. Although considerable research has been done with respect to these issues, much of what is known about memory and recall is theoretical in nature. Thus, while...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Flashbulb Memories. The Special Mechanism Hypothesis. Aging and Flashbulb Memories. Conclusion....»

Compare and contrast gendered verbal communication and gendered nonverbal communication

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Communication, in its most rudimentary form, has been described as a process whereby a message is sent by one individual and received by another. While this process as described here is quite straightforward overall, the reality is that this process...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Situation. Feminist Theory. Feminist Theory Applied?Verbal Communication. Feminist Theory Applied?Nonverbal Communication. A Final Word About Feminist Theory. Social Learning Theory Applied?Verbal Communication. Social Learning...»

The specific events that shaped the development of Europe between the years of 1914 and 1965

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the aftermath of World War II, Europe showed a notable overall decline in both its economic production and its overall primacy in the international community. While some historians have argued that the Second World War is what had served as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. World War I. The Great Depression. The Rise of Fascism and World War II. The Cold War. Conclusion....»

The specific problems of Internet censorship and information poverty in the developed world

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The mass proliferation of computer and Internet technologies has not only revolutionized the way in which people communicate, it has also raised a number of pertinent social and economic questions that have marked ramifications for every individual....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Internet Censorship. The History of Internet Censorship. Summary of the Issues. Information Poverty. Definition and Extent of Information Poverty. Impact of Information Poverty. Summary of the Issues. Conclusion....»

The application of Knowledge Management to the larger context of information gathering

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Collecting tacit knowledge in the organization can be a notable challenge. While this information provides critical insights to the specific methods and procedures used by employees to accomplish goals, finding methods that can be used for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive Summary. Knowledge Management?An Overview. Purpose of Information Management in the Organization. Methods For Acquiring Tacit Knowledge. Records Management. Benefits of Knowledge Management. Conclusion....»

What occurred in the United States during the Second World War

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Research on the effects of World War II demonstrates that there few areas of society that were not, in some way, impacted by the event. Although many Americans remained on the home front there were numerous social, political and economic sacrifices...»

Synopsis abstract : «Researchers examining the events of World War II are quick to note that the devastation and destruction that occurred during the war were unprecedented in the history of mankind. . In addition to selling bonds, O'Brien and Parsons also note that...»

Critically Examination of US policy toward the Middle East in the twentieth century

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of its history, the United States has utilized its foreign policy objectives for the purposes of pursuing its own needs. Although the United States has, in rare instances, pursued foreign policy objectives for the purposes of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Post-Cold War Policies in the Middle East. The Case of Saudi Arabia. The Case of Afghanistan. The Case of Iraq. Impact of US Foreign Policy. Conclusion....»

Discovering Who the Other Is: Finding Forrester

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «People create their lives based on the environment surrounding them. In Gus Van Sant's 2000 film, Finding Forrester, Jamal Wallace, a black sixteen-year-old basketball player from the Bronx, was always a C student until his test scores showed his...»

Synopsis abstract : «In Majors book, the chapter, Cool Pose: Expression and Survival, discusses several aspects that characterize a person as ?cool.? Among them is the idea that a black man cannot demonstrate their ?inner life.? . Majors also characterizes the ?cool...»

Gardens: Revealing the State of Our Minds

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A garden is a simple place, a small escape from the home, where one can roam at leisure. But there is more, something about its sensuousness gives rise to deeper feelings. In the Decameron and in Augustine's Confessions gardens become...»

Synopsis abstract : «There was some mysterious quality, some attraction which drew him to these natural objects. . On the third day, the first story concerns Masetto, an astute peasant and ?excellent gardener? . This talk of course makes the Duke of Athens anxious to...»

Examining how reducing America's presence in the international community could benefit the process of globalization and the domestic development of the United States

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The process of globalization is one that has carried with it a high price for the United States. While the US has been able to extend its overall reach into the international community, not all countries in the international community have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The United States in the International Community. Although the creation of an empire though imperialist ideologies may not seem like a negative situation overall, the reality is that the actions that the United States has taken to...»

Essay on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «William Shakespeare is among the most notable playwrights of all time. Some of his works have been so popular that they have been turned into modern movies, aimed at attracting a new generation to this author's works. While Shakespeare has been able...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Production the size of a ping pong table. The use of characters from Hamlet. the lack of a positive opinion. Stoppard's movie version of his hit play . The inability of this film to capture the attention of the general...»

The Techniques that Cults use to Manipulate Converts

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the late twentieth century, the development of mass media has enabled average citizens to explore a wide range of lifestyles and issues through the comfort of their homes. While the mass media has provided notable insights into...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that religion plays such a critical role in the development of cults, there is a clear impetus to examine this issue overall.. The history of the Branch Davidians clearly demonstrates that this religious cult did indeed break...»

How Adult Children can manage care of their aging parents

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Aging is a natural and healthy part of the human life cycle. As the number of aged in the United States begins to rapidly increase-as the baby boomer generation begins to reach age 65-it is reasonable to assume that research and information on the...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that the number of aged in the United States will increase significantly in the near future the issue of providing care for aging parents is one that has significant implications for social discourse. . While Pyke focuses on the...»

The Specific Methods that can be used by the Organization to improve the overall security of its wireless networks

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The advancement of computer technologies has served as the basis for the evolution of organizations. In recent years, the proliferation of wireless technologies has made it possible for employees to work more independently, in some cases eliminating...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wireless security issues: An overview. Solutions for security on wireless networks. Encryption. Virtual Private Networks. Tunneling Protocols. Authentication. Personal firewalls. Antivirus software. Con...»

A Performance Analysis of the films Harold and Maude and American Beauty (1999)

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades American society has taken its fondness of youth and femininity and turned it into an outright obsession. As a direct result of this obsession, women over the age of 35 have been made to feel bad about their...»

Synopsis abstract : «While the hallmarks of a youth obsessed culture can be found almost anywhere, there is no one place that this issue has been more exploited than in film. . What is perhaps most dramatic about the film is that when the relationship between Harold and...»

The Life of Octavian and the Events that led to his rule

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of history, there have been a number of notable leaders that have significantly altered or improved civilization. Although the contributions of many of these leaders have fallen by the wayside in modern times, there are a few...»

Synopsis abstract : «Although Octavius came from a wealthy family, history on the leader's childhood suggests that he did not spend much time with his father. . In the aftermath of Caesar's death, historians note that Octavian returned to Rome with the expectation of...»

African Influence on Jazz

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/16/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The most significant musical influences occurred in the south before the Civil War by African slaves at work. It was the migration of slaves to the south that brought a culture to America based on beats and rhythm as an expression of life. The black...»

Synopsis abstract : «African music brought a unique form off beats, rhythms, and a harmonic interpretation of color that was never experienced to such an extent in the United States before. . Improvisation also developed from the African slaves as they worked and later...»

Challenge Day: A Transitory Charismatic Movement in the Milieu of Modern High School

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/16/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Starting in the 1970s, activists, counselors, and state school boards across the country have taken measurements to quell violence in middle and high schools. The violence stems from the adolescent tendency for concentrated peer groups, which leads...»

Synopsis abstract : «Therefore, teen problems are being faced creatively, from many angles. Schools are imposing mandatory classroom sessions focusing on character and compassion. . The Challenge Day Program was founded in 1987 by Yvonne and Rich Putra St. John. ...»

Through Black and White Eyes

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   06/16/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Photography becomes more than art, more than paintings, or sculptures. It exposes the truth to life that a brush can barely compare to. If there is a passion, a real love for the art, photography becomes consuming, sinking into the skin forever....»

Synopsis abstract : «Photography becomes more than art, more than paintings, or sculptures. It exposes the truth to life that a brush can barely compare to. . Adams' created the Zone System using all the different values of gray, and here is what he came up with....»

Analysis of the U.S and foreign media of the abu ghraib scandal

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In April of 2004, shocking pictures from the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq began to surface in the American media. The pictures depicted members of the 372nd Military Police Company engaged in acts of torture against Iraqi prisoners. Although...»

Synopsis abstract : «Media Issue and Background Summary. Content Analysis. Content Analysis of the American Media. Chicago Tribune, October 21, 2004, Alex Rodriguez. Foreign Media Outlets. Islam Online, July 21, 2004, no author. Aljazeera.Net, July 28, 2004, no...»

The history of U.S steel and the industrial revolution

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century notable changes have taken place with respect to the development of the organization. Many of these changes have been focused on the advancement of the workforce and management, leading to the evolution...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that organizational analysis is so critical for understanding the evolution of the organization, there is a clear impetus to chose an organization and explore how significant changes during the industrial revolution. US Steel...»

The development and implications of violence in schools

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the last 20 years, American public schools have witnessed a drastic increase in the level and severity of school violence. Incidents such as those that took place in Columbine have become more prevalent in schools all across the country. When it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. School Violence?Historical Perspective. School Violence?Social Perspective. School Violence?Philosophical Foundations. Discussion. Benefits of Reducing Bullying. Conclusion....»

Syllogistic Decision-Making

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The process of syllogistic decision-making is predicated on the conclusions that can be drawn from presenting two or more pieces of evidence. In its most rudimentary form the process of syllogistic decision-making follows the following pattern: a =...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the basic context of syllogistic decision-making elucidated, it is now possible to consider the various elements of a moral argument and the functions of each within the context of this process of decision-making. . What is perhaps most...»

The theories of economic justice and the justification for employing utilitarian principles to support the economic development of society

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of history a number of notable scholars have stepped forward to offer their views on how society should create a utopian existence. Although each of these scholars has been able to address the fundamental issues facing the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. In Defense of Utilitarianism. Even though it seems fair to argue that maximizing the total well-being of society could carry with it a number of challenges, the specific argument that this situation permits an unfair distribution of...»

Feminist Cultural Studies: Borderline Eating Disorders

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The idea of the "borderline eating disorder" has been surfacing more and more recently in popular culture. Feminist theorists such as Susan Bordo and Hilde Bruch have been wrestling with this concept and its definition for quite some time. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «The insistence today is that women must be thin to be worthwhile. . This need for physical restraint and control over the physical self is tied up with the idea that mind and body work more closely than some would like to believe. . Women are...»

How the American civil war medicine has influenced modern medicine

Business & market   |   Accounting   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last century notable advancements have been made in the area of medical science. In addition to improving the technology available for use in medicine, professionals have come to realize the importance of basic hygiene as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Civil War and Medicine?An Overview. Sanitation and the Spread of Disease. Wounds from Battle. Surgeries of the Civil War. Conclusion....»

Digitalization: The Commercial Rise in Independent Filmmaking

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   06/16/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Technology has always been the main threat of tradition. The core essence of the filmmaking industry has not evolved because of changes in the audiences, ownerships or content. It has evolved because of the technological push given by the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Essential Change in Filmmaking. Digital Dominance. Commercial Freedom of Content. Digitally Opened Doors: Corporate Independence. Sex, Violence, and Other Safe Endeavors. A Democratic Industry....»

The Impact that Photography has had on raising Public Awareness of the AIDS Epidemic in Africa

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   06/16/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Artwork is created for a number of reasons. For instance, artwork may reflect the artist's inner conflict as he or she strives towards evolution. At the same time artwork can serve as the artist's interpretation of larger society and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Even though it is often difficult for the layman to understand why an artist chooses a specific subject or medium, there are instances in which the average viewer can discern the reason and purpose of artwork.. Photography and AIDS in...»

An Investigation in to the Effects of Poor Handwriting of Physicians

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Shapiro (2004) notes that approximately 195,000 patients die each year as a result of medical errors. While scholars and researchers are working to address the myriad of causes that contribute to patient mortality in the healthcare...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Compare and Contrast Research Processes and Nursing Judgment. Evaluate a Variety of Research Designs and Approaches. Describe the Basic Methods of Data Collection and Analysis. Value the Ethical and Legal Considerations in the use of...»

The role of social identity in shaping clearly defined identities for Palestinians and Israelis

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction The Second Intifada (also known as the Al Aqsa Intifada) which took place between Palestine and Israel between 2000 and 2004 marks the end of the Intifada movement in this region. While the events leading up to the Intifada provide a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Social Identity Theory. Level of Self . Social Identities. Social Identity Theory. The Al Aqsa Intifada. Although the above account of the events leading up to the onset of the Al Aqsa Intifada provide only a rudimentary overview of...»

How does Shakespeare use or abuse the conventions of romance in as you like it?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The world of Shakespearean comedies is undoubtedly romantic, poetic and idealized. As You Like It is no exception in this respect. Romantic in all aspects, especially form and spirit, the play presents before you a world of love, of deceit, of...»

Synopsis abstract : «When we say that As You Like It is romantic in form, it should rush to our mind that the classical rules of dramatic composition, like the observance of the unities, are not at all regarded in its composition. . This romantic-poetic world of...»

Google as an organization and evaluating its strategic management

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Executive Summary Google is perhaps one of the most successful dot.com companies of the new millennium. Although the company was developed during a time when the popularity search engines had not yet peaked, Google managed to find innovative and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive Summary. Google?Company Overview. Cater to every need . Encourage creativity . Effective communication . Google Strategy. Internal and External Business Environment. Long-Term Objectives/Vision/Values. Grand and Generic...»

The issue of choosing a Supreme Court Justice

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction In recent years, the stability of the Supreme Court has been challenged as a direct result of changes in the specific members that comprise the Court. Up until 2006, specific patters of decision-making could clearly be delineated....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Constructionist Ideologies. Examining Supreme Court cases over which Rehnquist has presided. Not surprisingly, Rehnquist also provided a similar argument when it came to the violation of due process under the Fourteenth...»

An overview of ADHD

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last 15 years, marked advancements have been made in the social and medical understanding of the development of children. While increased knowledge has lead to the creation of improved services to help children...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. ADHD?Etiology and Overview. Defining the Condition. Etiology of ADHD. Assessment of ADHD. Teaching Strategies, Intervention and Support. Conclusion....»

The Current Status of Women in Algeria

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Women in the Untied States enjoy a high standard of living that is often unparalleled in the developing world. Although Western women still face challenges when it comes to gender roles and their position in the workplace, the rights that have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A Brief History of Algeria. After the War of Independence. Modern Development, 1980 to the Present. Current Status of Women's Rights in Algeria. Conclusion....»

The Cultural and Social Position of Women in Japan

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Images of women from the Far East are often filled with stereotypes of submissive individuals that consistently capitulate to the needs and desires of men. While this image appears to have some accuracy for describing women of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Contemporary Japan?A Review of History. Measuring Women's Progress in Japan. outright discrimination is not tolerated, men have found a myriad of ways to become subversive in their discrimination of women.. Despite the fact that there...»

Trichotillomania

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last several years, medical professionals and psychologists have developed a wide range of new methods for categorizing and classifying disease and dysfunction. Among the most inched in classifications to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Trichotillomania?An Overview. Etiology of Trichotillomania. Characteristics of the Condition. Diagnosis. Treatment of Trichotillomania. Legal, Ethical and Cultural Implications....»

Corporations in Texas

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «When the Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, they included a provision that would allow states to dictate laws for issues that would not be directly dealt with by the federal government. The tenth amendment to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Corporations in Texas?An Overview. Incorporating a Business. S or C Corporation. Special Licensing or Certification. Federal and State Requirements. Federal Requirements. State Requirements. Taxes. Other Provisions. Naming the...»

Scoliosis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last several decades notable advances have been made in medical science. Because of these advances, it is now possible for physicians to identify medical conditions and alleviate them before they become a chronic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Scoliosis?A Critical Review. Signs and Symptoms. Idiopathic. Disease. Genetics. Risk Factors. Diagnosis. Complications. Treatment. Conclusions....»

The Political and Economic Policies of Russia and China

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction At the end of World War II, the international community became notably divided upon political and economic lines. While many countries in the West chose a capitalist democracy many in the East had chosen communism/Marxism as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. China and Russia before the Fall of Communism. Economic Transformation after the fall of Communism. Russia's Economic Model. China's Economic Model. Comparing China and Russia. Conclusion....»

Mimicking an Image in Hopes of Gaining Popularity

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The average American high school is a mecca of noticeable things. Among them is the most obvious and interesting. Take a walk into the cafeteria, try and find an empty table and sit down. Now look around. What do you think you will observe? It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «What does it mean to be cool? . In reality there is less of a need for formal education given the influential nature of the media in the world today. . There are several prominent movies that send these kinds of messages to the audience. The...»

The Rise of the Irish

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The United States is home to hundreds of nationalities, races, and religions. It is the breeding ground for diversity. This was not always the case. The 17th century to the 19th century was the times of immigration to the country. Immigrants came...»

Synopsis abstract : «During the 19th century the Irish left Ireland and immigrated to Boston in search of better jobs, better opportunities, and a better life.. It was the third wave that had the most impact on America and the city of Boston. It would become known as...»

Specific considerations that would have to be made by a Chief Financial Officer working with a non-profit organization with respect to borrowing and depositing monies in Triodos Bank.

Business & market   |   Accounting   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Identification The development of Triodos Bank is one that has notable implications for the development of both the banking and nonprofit or voluntary sector. With the ability to match investments with deposits in an environmentally friendly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Identification. Analysis and Evaluation. First the organization must consider how must profit it needs to make through investing its monies. . Finally, CFOs of nonprofit organizations considering investment in Triodos Bank should consider the...»

Educational Culture

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Culture is an interval part of society and all of its institutions. Thus, it is not surprising to find that educators examining the development of public school education have been forced to address the issue of culture in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The specific culture developed in this suburban Chicago high school was one that was predicated upon a pursuit of excellence for all students.. Despite the fact that the overall culture perpetuated in the organization appears to be quite negative,...»

An Examination of Hayakawa's essay entitled "Bilingualism in America"

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Hayakawa's essay entitled "Bilingualism in America" provides a clearly articulated argument that attempts to demonstrate why current efforts to create bilingualism in the United States are not appropriate for the development of both education and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The first problem with Hayakawa's argument stems from the assertions that he makes about the importance of English to the development of the country. . Although Hayakawa's observations are indeed correct, the reality of the United States is that...»

The Effects of Racial Discourse

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Racial discourse is a process that has notable ramifications for society. However, for individuals that are part of the majority race in a community, the reality of issues such as racial prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. My Personal Experiences. Analysis of My Experiences. Race in the Community. Final Thoughts....»

The Creative Problem Solving Model

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction The challenges facing managers in the workplace today are, in many cases, overwhelming. As organizations become more complex and employees lives are shaped by both internal and external pressures, the ability of the manager to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Thesis Statement and Controlling Idea. Application of the CPS Model. Stage I: Fact Finding. Stage II: Problem Finding. Using the laddering process as a means to further divide the issue of desk rage, the following ladder is...»

Television Taking a Hold

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The word culture was derived from the Greek word colere, meaning "to cultivate." Since then several definitions have been developed. A U.N. document in 2002 stated culture as the "set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional...»

Synopsis abstract : «The dictionary definition of globalization is ?to make global or worldwide in scope or application? (Dictionary.com). . Television is no exception to this; it has come a long way over the course of history and has crossed many ?territorial...»

The Roles and Reflection of British Society in British Comedies

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The mechanism of early photographic cameras was as follows: the location and objects in front of the camera were copied onto the film in the form of a frozen, two-dimensional image. Invariably, the photograph was a manifestation of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Then humour muddled up the image, and muddled up actuality. . The constant use of irony allows Brits to stay clear from being sentimental, pompous, or zealous, all undesirables. . Other ways irony pervades the screen is its use of detachment. ...»

The Religion of Graham Greene

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «When viewing Graham Greene from a religious perspective, or evaluating his works based upon their "religious sense," the starting assumptions of critics have been that Greene is a Catholic writer. However, analyses of Greene's work have proven that...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difficulty of extracting his personal philosophy arises from the source, fictional narrative; one must be able to distinguish between Greene's personal beliefs and the beliefs of his characters.. The ideals of these two men can be thought of as...»

Providing Library Multimedia Services to Children and Young Adults

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Recent studies on the development of multimedia services demonstrate that children and young adults are most likely to utilize these services (Kuhlthau, 1997). Because children from Kindergarten to high school typically find...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Design Brief. Background on Multimedia Rooms for Children and User Needs. Current and Future Trends. Aims and Objectives of the New Service. Details of the Proposed Multimedia Room. Access to the Room. Guidance for Use of the...»

Machiavelli's and Lao Tsu's views on Government

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of history numerous scholars have stepped forward to offer their opinions on critical issues such as human rights and government. While there are notable differences offered by various authors, each of the viewpoints given...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Machiavelli and Government. Lao Tsu and Government. When framed in this context, it becomes quite evident that there are both similarities and differences between how Tsu and Machiavelli viewed the institution of government....»

The Importance of the Resurrection in Preaching in the Early Church

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The modern church is a model of both divinity and spirituality. Although many laymen assume that the church existed in this state from the beginning, the reality is that the early church consisted of only a few individuals interested in spreading...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Early Church. A Look at the Bible. With a clear understanding of the context of the early church established, it is now possible to consider the importance of the Resurrection as examined in the Bible. . Paul also provides a...»

Examination of the Application of Change Models on the case of Marriott

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction The proposed project for the Marriott organization involves the development and implementation of virtual private networks as a central means for the organization to integrate all of the technological advances that have been put in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. An Examination of the Change Models. Applying the Change Models. Plan for Success. Provide employees in the organization with a clear understanding of the change that will take place. . Provide employees with an environment in which...»

Overview of the Developments in Biotechnology

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last two decades, biotechnology has become a significant part of the scientific community. The contributions made by biotechnology have notably changed the way in which scientists and laymen look at the potential of science to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Red Biotechnology. White Biotechnology. Green Biotechnology. Conclusion....»

The Use of Learning Theories for Adult Learners

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the twentieth century, education and psychology have become substantially intertwined. Researchers examining the applications of psychology have found that this discipline provides a notable method for helping...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Adult Learning?Some Specifics. Howard Gardner?Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Albert Bandura?Social Learning Theory. Jean Piaget?Constructivism. Conclusion....»

Mestizo Democracy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction John Francis Burke (2004) in his text Mestizo Democracy argues that as the diversity of the United States increases, changes will occur in the context of democracy. In particular, this author contends that as cultural diversity...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Burke's Ideas. The Extended Republic. Egalitarian Ideologies. Summary of the Data. Conclusion....»

An investigation in to the problems with corporate pension funds

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Beginning with the New Deal, efforts to secure the social and economic prosperity of employees after retirement have been developed. This process has lead to the evolution of the current system of corporate pension funds. Although millions of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Pension Funds?A Historical Overview. Pension Funds?Types. Unfunded and Funded Pension Plans. Unfunded Pension Funds. Funded Pension Plans. Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Defined Benefit Pensions. Defined...»

An examination of the Philosophy of Pragmatism as applied by Jane Addams

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Researchers examining the life of Jane Addams argue that she was "the leader and prophet of the settlement movement in America." While Addams is best known for her creation of Hull House in Chicago's urban center, her work, ideologies and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pragmatism Defined. According to this author, ?The pragmatic method is primarily a method of settling metaphysical disputes that otherwise might be interminable.?. When placed in this context, it becomes evident that the philosophy of...»

The City is a Jealous Mistress: A Socio-Historical Reading About Divided Loyalties in Hosea

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Here it will be attempted to examine three characters of within Hosea chapters one through three--from a socio-historical feminist viewpoint, ergo, socio-herstorical-in order to try to understand why they are portrayed the way they are in Hebrew...»

Synopsis abstract : «That history of the society is where people and context unite-and, as such, becomes socio-historical. . However, with the fall of the Northern Kingdom in 722 BCE, Syria-Palestine came under the rule of the Assyrians. . This is the possibility that...»

Soil degradation and water pollution in Africa and what other countries have done to tackle this problem

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In recent months, Africa has been widely mentioned in the popular press. While the focus of this media attention has been the AIDS epidemic that is occurring in the region, it is important for Westerners to understand that there are a host of other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Environmental and social factors that may aid or hinder development in Africa will also be addressed.. Soil Degradation and Water Pollution in Africa. Solid Degradation. Water Pollution. Managing Environmental Problems. Soil...»

The development and application of hydrogen energy in the United States

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In his State of the Union Address, President Bush made the observation that the United States had become addicted to foreign oil. The recent surge in gas prices is clearly reflective of this addiction. Americans have become so reticent in their oil...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hydrogen Energy?An Overview. Research on Hydrogen Energy. Conclusion....»

An investigation into the general issue of censorship on college campuses

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «This issue of censorship is one that continues to promulgate considerable public debate. While some individuals believe that social and government institutions have an obligation to protect the general public from materials that may be harmful or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Censorship on College Campuses?An Overview. Unfortunately, the case described by Lamb is not the only instance in which college administrators have chosen to limit the content of a campus publication. . Answering the...»

The development and implementation of a project office function to support a multi-release program within the project management office at Abbott Laboratories

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Researchers examining the development of project office function note that early efforts to support these constructs have failed. Despite this failure however, the recent streamlining of information technology in the organization has created a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Project Part 1. Company Background. Organizing the Project Office. Functions of the Project Office. Collection of Data and Metrics. Assessing customer need . Translating customer needs . Interrelationship matrix . Analysis of projects . Competitor...»

Development and Implementation of Electronic Medical Records System

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Abstract In recent years, nursing practice has been notably impacted by the development of computer technology. As a result the practice of nursing informatics has increased drastically. One of the most notable technologies to develop in this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Nursing Informatics?An Overview. Electronic Medical Records Systems. Application of Research to Nursing Practice. Conclusion....»

Comparison of Testimonies on Latin American Guerrilla Experiences

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «There is no better way to learn about historical experiences of others than to hear about them through the actors' own words. In Latin America, there is a continuing history of political upheaval. In many countries, ordinary citizens are repressed...»

Synopsis abstract : «While the governments of Colombia and Mexico both repressed citizens from voicing differing political opinions, the roots of the repression were different. . Ulloa Bornemann, on the other hand, had parents who were not particularly supportive of...»

Toxicity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"Americans yearly consume and average of 8 to 15 pounds of chemicals that contribute nothing to the growth or maintenance of body cells" (Bowles 2). Useless and even harmful calories are constantly being consumed in our affluent society. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Consumerist eating continues to increase as advertising for food does the same. . As fast food becomes more available it also becomes more advertised. . A major problem with fast food is that it often replaces other types of food in the diet. ...»

America's Dangerous Dependence on Non-renewable Energy and the Possible Solutions

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the U.S. we rely more on the burning of fossil fuels more than any other country. Retrieving such forms of fuel can be extremely detrimental to the land and animals that surround the site. Drilling for oil is one particular way that fuel is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Due to the dangers of mining coal, oil has replaced it in America as the chief source of power; often referred to as ?black gold,? this versatile resource is almost just as dangerous. . It may be hard for some people to relate to the issues in...»

Systems thinking and its role in the development of change management program

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Systems thinking is an integral component of managerial decision making. Although systems thinking does not always ensure that success will be garnered with respect to a specific project, it does ensure that managers and stakeholders are able to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Evaluation of Systems Thinking. Stakeholder Interest and Resource Constraints. How New Technologies Drive Change. Evolving Role of Ethics and Corporate Responsibility. Conclusion....»

The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century by Thomas L. Friedman provides the author's views on the development of the world since the late 1990s. The central thesis provided by Friedman is that the world is becoming flat. When...»

Synopsis abstract : «In an effort to prove his thesis, Friedman makes a number of observations about the changes that have taken place as a result of the proliferation of technology and communications.. The process of opening up former-Soviet nations had a profound...»

How the mass media influences the global community

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades, notable changes have taken place in the context of international discourse. Although many of these changes have occurred as the natural result of the evolution of individual countries, overall changes in...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that the mass media has such an overwhelming impact on the development of globalization, there is a clear impetus to examine this issue and how it impacts individuals.. The Case of North Korea and its Nuclear Program as Told by...»

Gandhi's ideas of western culture

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/10/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In 1929, Gandhi wrote, "The Western civilization which passes for civilization is disgusting to me. I have given a rough picture of it in Hind Swaraj [India Home Rule]. Time has brought no change to it." Despite the fact that Gandhi openly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Issue of Nonviolence. The Issue of Religion. Analysis of the Issues. Conclusion....»

Illegal/deceptive accounting practices in today's business organizations

Business & market   |   Accounting   |   Presentation   |   06/10/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last decade, the number of companies using legal, but deceptive accounting practices has increased dramatically. Sunbeam, WorldCom and Enron are among some of the most notable organizations to utilize accounting practices that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Financial Statements?Their Meaning and Purpose. Problems with the System. Conclusion....»

Second Language Acquisition

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Second Language Acquisition (SLA) is learning development in which people acquire a new or more commonly known as "second language" in addition to their native tongue. The second language is often referred as "target language" or "L2". Moreover, a...»

Synopsis abstract : «An individual may pursue a study on acquiring a second language skill for various reasons and motivation.. Following a learner's utilitarian purpose, the clear benefit of acquiring English as second language is to have a competitive edge in the...»

Comparing and Contrasting the Phonological and Cerebellar Theories of Dyslexia

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/10/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «By definition, developmental dyslexia is a "discrepancy between the reading ability and intelligence in children receiving adequate reading tuition" (Ramus et al, 2002). There has been substantial empirical evidence lending support to genetic causes...»

Synopsis abstract : «This essay aims to compare the two theories of dyslexia at the biological, cognitive and behavioral levels.. In addition, at the cognitive level, the phonological deficit theory represents the condition as a deficiency in the coding of data. . Simos...»

Feeding the American Family: Feminism and Food

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/09/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Due to the multiplicity of duties and roles families play in American society, women with families face the increasingly difficult task of managing food preparation and providing nutrition for their families at once. Women with full-time careers...»

Synopsis abstract : «In the post-World War II era, America found more women in the workforce than it had ever before. . McDonald's first restaurant opened for business in 1955 (?Where it all began?), and today, it is the largest fast food chain worldwide. . Marketing...»

The Battle of Cattalaunian Fields

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   06/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Battle of Catalaunian Fields was the climax of the Hun invasion of the empire. It was this event that decided the fate of Europe because it was this battle which chose groups would to settle. If the Hun army had won European history would be...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Battle of Catalaunian Fields was the event that decided the fate of Europe.. Prelude to the Battle. Background on the Barbarian groups that participated in the Battle.. Background on Roman trouble with barbarians. The Battle of Catalaunian...»

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