Ford Motor Company, Inc. and Toyota Motor Corporation analysis of the Japanese-American trade relationship using the gravity, Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin Models

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «Why is the trade balance debate important? Technology has minimized trade barriers World economies more integrated International exchange vital to industries such as agriculture and auto manufacturing. Drives many economic and political policies...»

Synopsis abstract : «United States' current trade balance.. United States' growing trade imbalance.. America and Japan.. Reason for American growing trade imbalance with Japan.. Ford / Toyota US sales timeline.. The Gravity Model: Defined.. Barriers.. Cultural...»

Cultural differences in corporal punishment in children, comparing different countries with the United States

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Committing wrongdoings is tantamount to punishment, in these cases; adults tend to do corporal punishment as their way of disciplining their children. As long as children are perceived of doing something unacceptable, adults has the liberty to do...»

Synopsis abstract : «Violence against children.. Corporal punishment as a method to restraint children.. Focus on terrible behaviors in school.. Eighth Amendment's and the Fifth Amendment's on coprporal punishment.. Parenting in Jamaica.. Corporal punishment in...»

Medicare Prescription Drug act of 2003: Its implications to the US Health Care Systems

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The Medicare Prescription Drug Act of 2003 introduces one of the most innovative additions to the present Medicare Law. It has been hailed as one of the truly heartfelt laws to come along. It now attempts to cover outpatient prescription drugs. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Medicare Prescription Drug Act of 2003: A primer.. MMA legislative history.. Immediate effects of MMA.. Criticisms directed towards the law.. Costs.. Possible revisions.. Conclusion.....»

Benzodiazepine/ GABAA receptor characteristics

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «GABAA (γ-aminobutyric acidA) receptors are recognized as the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors in the mammalian central nervous system. The GABAA receptors are pentameric membrane proteins consisting of five subunits. The subunits...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Methods.. Tissue preparation.. BZ saturation binding.. Displacement experiment.. Mutant Mouse Binding.. PCR and gel electrophoresis.. Results.. Saturation analysis of 3H-Flu binding.. Displacement experiment.. Mutant mouse...»

The Supreme Court: America's judicial body of power

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «This paper analyzes the ways in which the Supreme Court's function has transformed, its current structure, and the issues that presently surround the Court. In order to maintain freedom and prosperity for the American people, the founding fathers...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Instituting a democratic government.. Separation of power.. The judiciary.. Creation of the Supreme Court.. Evolution of the Supreme Court.. Rise of power.. Marbury versus Madison: An influential case.. Present...»

Long term effects of an oil spill on the environment and the economy

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Despite these effects, however, the response of most people to oil spills is one of passing curiosity. The media may provide extensive coverage of the disaster, but few people would react to an oil spill the same way they would react to news of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Exxon Valdez oil spill. . Most significant effects of an oil spill on the environment.. The potential effect of the oil spill on marine life.. Economic effect of an oil spill.....»

Harakat Al-Maqawama Al-Islamiyya (Hamas): From terrorism to politics

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"Believing in the sacredness of Palestine and its Islamic status, Hamas believes it impermissible under any circumstances to concede any part of Palestine or to recognize the Zionist occupation if it." (Simon and Stevenson, 2003, p.59) This paper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. History.. Goals and motivation.. Rise to power.. From terrorism to politics.. Conclusion.....»

The law of witness identification

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Research papers   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Criminal examiners are aware that it usually takes several pieces of evidence to crack an intricate case, so much so, that neophyte recruits and veteran investigators alike are schooled and equipped to search for, spot, bring together, and protect...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Law of eyewitness identification evidence in criminal trials.. Admissibility.. Expert testimony.. Jury instructions.. Eyewitness inaccuracies and miscalculations.. The science.. Techniques and condemnations of the...»

Huntington and the pathogenesis of Huntington's disease (HD)

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with an established genetic origin. Adult onset HD is characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline and psychiatric disturbance (Ranen et al., 1993 and Harper, 1996). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The primary region of neurodegeneration.. The physiological functions of normal huntingtin.. The cause of neuronal cell death in HD.. The specific mechanism by which mutant huntingtin triggers the apoptotic caspase cascade.. Pathogenic mechanism in...»

A closer look at corporate productivity: Reducing occupational stress and enhancing team effectiveness at workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Developing productive workplaces has long captured the attention of many organizations. Issues such as occupational stress and lack of teamwork can, however, hinder corporate development. Occupational stress has been researched extensively within...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stress at work.. Altruism as a way to relieve occupational stress.. Recommendations for Microsoft.. Improving team performance and effectiveness.. Improving team adaptability.. Conclusion.....»

Multiple Wh -Questions: Logical form and paired list readings

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «In her paper "Multiple Wh Questions," Veneeta Dayal takes a comprehensive approach to the topic of questions involving multiple wh-elements. She begins the paper by discussing the way in which a study of multiple wh-questions might provide valuable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The phenomenon of wh-fronting. . Context dependent questions.. The use of wh-fronting for diagnosing scope. . Issues at stake when discussing multiple wh-questions.. Multiple wh-questions and pair answers.. Con...»

Lula and the myth of the Flying Dutchman: The play written by Amiri Baraka

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Amiri Baraka's play, Dutchman, is a deeply powerful one act which reflects the racial and societal tensions of the 1960's in the setting of a moving subway car. The interaction between the two main characters, Lula a sinister, white woman and Clay...»

Synopsis abstract : «Lula's symbolism as the stereotypical white conceptions of black men.. Lula's subversion of Clay.. Lula's fantasy and Clay.. The title in relation to the myth of the Flying Dutchman.....»

The voices and visions of our youth for a better Philadelphia

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Philadelphia has been inundated with a wave of violence in recent years: youth violence, gun violence, and an increase in homicides. To better understand the concerns our youth have about these issues and to begin to assess the impact of their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Methodology.. Results.. Discussion.. Conclusion.....»

In search of identity: The evolution of Indian political theatre

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The study of Indian political theatre is the study of a quest for identity on a grand scale. Political theatre in post-independence India is marked by the expression of conflicting social paradigms, whose complex interplay signifies a deep-seated...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pre-Independence: The anti-colonial paradigm.. Gaekwar Durpan views on colonial oppression.. The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA).. Classical Sanskrit drama as the foundation of a modern Indian theatre.. Conclusion.....»

David, Jesus, Paul, and Plato: The Christian doctrine of the afterlife

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Within the scheme of contemporary Christian theology, there appears a common theme that the afterlife proposed in the Bible represents simply a doctrine of the immortality of the soul. Critics of this view have suggested that this viewpoint is a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Jewish conceptions – The Old Testament.. Ancient Hebrews and the conception of an afterlife.. Jesus, Paul, and Plato – The New Testament.. Paul's doctrine.. The Platonic view applied to God's law and Christ. . Conclusion.....»

The history of the Islamic tile

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Islamic art is "the art produced for rulers or population of Islamic culture" (Brend, 10). The Islamic world is so large and varied that it should come as no surprise that each region has its own style. However because they share the same Islamic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tile production.. Decorative techniques.. Underglaze and overglaze painting.. Abbasid potteries.. Ceramics industry of Iraq in the 10th century.. The Seljuqs and Il-khanid era.....»

U.S. immigration policy: Cuba vs. Haiti

Political science   |   International relations   |   Case study   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «United States immigration policy towards Haitian and Cuban immigrants is often discussed for its discrepancies. Historically, both countries have experienced political and economic instability that have inevitably led to massive out migration, a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hati.. History of exploitation, instability, and dictatorship.. Waves of haitian migration.. U.S. immigration policies toward Haitian immigrants post 1980.. Cuba.. History of exploitation and revolution.. Characteristics of Cuban...»

Women and the Great War

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «World War I, lasting from 1914 to 1918, was a culmination of entangling alliances, new technology and empirical greed. The Great War, as it is sometimes called, brought the whole of Europe into years of stalemate, death and destruction. United...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A history of the Women's Movement: 1848-1914.. War in Europe, suffragettes in the US.. Suffragettes and the war.. American women and the home front.. Aftermath of war.. Conclusion.....»

Cuba: Prospects for democracy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Cuba, largest and most western island of the West Indies. For most of its past, Cuba was the wealthiest island of the Caribbean due to its fertile soil and abundant sugar and tobacco production. Its strategic location and wealth of resources...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Colonial past and the struggle for independence.. The Cuban Revolution.. Lack of democratization and prospects for democracy.. Conclusion.....»

The U.S. intelligence system post 9/11

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «September 11, 2001 marked a turning point in American history. The terrorist attacks which transpired that day brought the country into a struggle against a foreign enemy that had no boundaries or limits. The U.S. population was outraged and felt...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Terrorism: Its characteristics and motives. Is it preventable?. The intelligence process and it's setbacks.. The American Intelligence System pre-9/11& its failure to prevent the terrorist attacks.. The 9/11 Commission and the...»

The role of litigation in intercollegiate athletics of title IX

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Act reads "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity...»

Synopsis abstract : «How a plaintiff can initiate a Title IX case.. Andersen's Out of the Closets & into the Courts: Legal Opportunity Structure and Gay Rights Litigation.. The two Title IX regulations which deal with athletics.. Subdivision of Title IX regulation,...»

Modern media and the future of advertising

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"In the world of advertising, there's no such thing as a lie; there's only the expedient exaggeration (Lehman, 1959)." This famous line, uttered by Cary Grant in the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest, represents a common creed among practitioners...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A national monitor of electronically broadcasted marketing. . The socialization and glamorization of blatantly harmful products.. Sociological studies and psychologists conducting consumer experiments. . Long-term business...»

Tangled claims and tensions in Heidegger's rectorate address

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the following paper we will undertake a close analysis of "The Self-Assertion of the German University," Martin Heidegger's address to the University of Freiburg upon assuming the rectorship at the school. Though space constraints dictate that...»

Synopsis abstract : «First remarks.. Inexorability and the spiritual mission.. The essence of the German University.. Conclusion.....»

Questions: Of God and belief

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Questions, questions the good disciple is always full of questions. Josef Pieper held that the only true happiness comes from the gradual quenching of the intellect by God's infinitely unwinding mystery. God is somewhat like a riveting,...»

Synopsis abstract : «God as a personal, spiritual being.. Causes of my belief.. The nature of god.. Encountering and communicating with God.. How God wants people to live.. God's plan for me.. Preparing for death.....»

Overview of Thailand

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Thailand is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is a nation rich in history and culture, populated with a warm, hospitable people who endeavor to make any tourist or visitor feel at home. Before we discuss the people, let's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Natural regions of the country.. The history of Thailand.. Customs and cultural differences.. Social structure in Thailand.. Celebrations of festivals and holidays.. One beautiful holiday celebrated by the Thai - Loi Krathong. . Thai food.....»

Methods of transmission: Dengue fever

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The adventurous tourist, obliviously hacking his way through the jungles of Brazil, is first aware of a faint buzzing noise, then a tiny sting on his arm. The smack of his hand seems to have taken care of the problem: he has merely been bitten by a...»

Synopsis abstract : «What dengue fever actually refers to.. The first stages of Dengue I.. Infection with a dengue II virus.. What creature could be the culprit that brings about the spread of such a horrific disease? . Global warming as a friend to Aegis...»

Linguistic adaptation, English instruction, and the second generation Latino immigrant

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Research papers   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Since colonial times, the U.S. has been a nation both divided and united by its ethnic and linguistic diversity. Benjamin Franklin himself regarded the German minority of Pennsylvania as linguistically and racially inferior, yet also printed the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Defining in particular who Hispanics are.. The debate on bilingual education and the assumption on acculturation in today's immigrants.. Advancing the quest for a better understanding.. The importance of understanding of English. . Arguments of...»

Learning theories for students with learning disabilities

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Learning is the process of acquiring, gaining, and retaining knowledge which may be applied to situations in real life. Learning is not a passive process wherein students can take in information and then remember this information throughout the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Learning difficulties.. Types of learning disabilities.. Learning theories applicable to students with learning disabilities.. The constructivist approach.. The classical condition approach: The instructivist or direct...»

How to conduct a security survey

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Due to the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers of New York, America has heightened its security measures. Different measures of security have been improved. The development of Homeland Security was established to strengthen the security at public...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Physical security and its difficulties.. Security survey.. Conducting security surveys.. Summary.....»

Eurocentrism and the noble savage

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/29/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Europeans of the fifteenth century undertook a daunting task: to explore the entire world. Looking back on it today, we can see that the sheer size of this venture would naturally impede the flow of accurate information about discoveries of new...»

Synopsis abstract : «Europeans of the fifteenth century and exploring the world.. Classical viewpoint on African cultures.. Initial domination by the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish empires.. How Columbus and his cohorts distorted what little knowledge was available to...»

Nietzsche's "Life not an argument"

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/29/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"The conditions of life might include error," Nietzsche says, yet without these conditions "no one could endure living" (Williams 117). Though we have forms, rules, and facts, he argues, we've merely invented them to cope with the mysteries of our...»

Synopsis abstract : «His view on consciousness. . How Nietzsche traces morality's origin.. The initial definition of morality.. Nietzsche's appraisal of knowledge.. What Darwin fails to identify as the essence of living.....»

The political theory of totalitarianism and its relationship to terrorism:A discussion on the relationship between totalitarianism and terrorism in the context of political theory

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the twentieth century the concept of Totalitarianism has functioned on political, moral, religious and theoretical level. Designating regimes that maintain themselves in political power by means of propaganda, state-controlled media and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Defining Totalitarianism.. The roots of Totalitarianism.. The causes of Totalitarianism.. The political theories of Totalitarianism.. Communist terror in Soviet Russia.. Nazi terror in Germany.. Defining terrorism.. The...»

A wife's role in marriage

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A wife's submission to her husband is important to a successful marriage. When two people are bonded together to form one union, there are bound to be trials and disagreements. However, when there is a head of a household, the marriage runs more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Thesis statement.. Introduction.. A wife's submissiveness in marriage.. Thesis.. Submissive or Subservient?. What does submissiveness really mean?. What is involved in being submissive?. The Feminist view.. The Christian view.. The Capable...»

Critical discussion on the definition of assets and liabilities contained in the IASC Framework

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Although it may come as a surprise to many non- accountants, the accounting profession internationally has encountered a great deal of problems in arriving at robust definitions for the elements of financial statements. Defining assets, liabilities,...»

Synopsis abstract : «International Accounting Standards Committees and 40 standards and conceptual frameworks. . Purpose of the framework.. What the framework provides.. The framework's definition of liabilities.. The IAS 37 Provisions.. Conclus...»

Applications of aqueous equilibria

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .ppt   |   90 slides
Document abstract : «When AgNO3 is added to a saturated solution of AgCl, it is often described as a source of a common ion, the Ag+ ion. By definition, a common ion is an ion that enters the solution from two different sources. Solutions to which both NaCl and AgCl...»

Synopsis abstract : «Solution containing weak acid HA and its salt NaA.. Common ion effect.. Common Ion-ion produced by both acid and its salt.. Equilibrium calculations.. Buffered solutions.. Preparing a buffer.. Calculate the pH of the following buffer...»

Equilibrium: Heat energy

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .ppt   |   90 slides
Document abstract : «Heat is energy flowing from a high temperature object to a low temperature object. When the two objects are at the same temperature, there is no net flow of energy or heat. That is why a covered cup of coffee will not be colder than or warmer than...»

Synopsis abstract : «Chemical equilibrium.. Beginning of reaction.. Haber process.. Static equilibrium.. Dynamic equilibrium.. Heterogeneous equilibria.. Manipulating the equilibrium law.. Application of equilibrium constant.. Reaction quotient (Q).. Solving equilibrium...»

Domesticity and the siege of Leningrad

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most tragic and at the same time heroic episodes of the Second World War, or as it is referred to in the Soviet/Russian context The Great Patriotic War, is the Siege of Leningrad. The siege itself, although not a key strategic event on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The importance of holidays, both religious and secular.. The importance of day to day domesticity.. Conclusion.....»

The political role of prisoners of war in postwar Germany

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In the period immediately following its defeat in the Second World War Germany was faced with many problems: rebuilding itself after the destruction of the war, re-establishing a political infrastructure, and coming to grips with its Nazi past....»

Synopsis abstract : «German prisoners taken by the Soviet's.. POW's in Soviet camps.. POWs as crucial pieces in the SED's propagandist.. End of repatriation of soldiers.. Political role played by German POWs.....»

Economic crisis in South-east Asia

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In order to fully appreciate the nature of the economic crisis in south-east Asia, it would be necessary to have at least some insight into the nature of these economies prior to the financial problems they experienced1. Before the onset of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The factor which leads to the unprecedented expansion.. The unprecedented and unhealthy levels of competition in South Korea.. Countermeasures which countries took in order to rectify the problem.. Lesson that were learned from the South-East Asian...»

The holy union: Religion and marital conflict

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/27/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In a time when conservatives worry that allowing homosexual to marry will destroy the sanctity of marriage and the family, heterosexual Americans are divorcing at a greater rate than ever before. The ratio of divorces to marriages is around 50% ,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mismanagement of marital conflict.. Religion as an ambiguous variable that affects a marital relationship.. Spousal similarity and marital satisfaction.. Religion prevents conflict.. Religious heterogeneity promotes conflict.. Religion and conflict...»

Reconciling truth and fact: Abortifacient herbs in a medicalized world

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/27/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Today, we know everything. We not only know that the stars are pretty and move through the sky with the seasons, we know what they are made of and why they appear to move. We not only notice the soothing effects of the opium poppy, but have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Are ancient practices in health and well-being recognized with scientific findings?. The medical world's dependence on scientific experiments to validate itself.. Herbalists specializing in women's health.. Mechanism of action on...»

The Melting Pot

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «America is country proud to call itself a melting pot of different people, cultures, and languages. With the exception of Native Americans, who lived off the land for thousands of years before the discovery of "the new world," every one in the U.S....»

Synopsis abstract : «The 2000 U.S. census report.. Samuel P. Huntington.. The persistent inflow of Hispanic immigrants.. Ester's story.. Mexican families living in the U.S.. Concern over U.S. culture, economics and politics.....»

Haiti: The first black republic

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In its early years as a wealthy French colony, Haiti was the envy of European imperial powers; however, in the last two centuries it has undergone a major transformation from a blooming Caribbean colony to an economically, socially, environmentally,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Intorduction.. Historica background: Exploitation, instability and dictatorship.. Transition to democracy.. Modern challenges to democracy.. Conclusion.....»

Commercialism in music: Sellout, sell-in, or move on?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It is hard to make a clear definition of what is artistic, and what is commercial in the world of musical culture. Even more confusing is the concept of "commercial art", or that art and music for the purpose of commercialism can actually be a genre...»

Synopsis abstract : «Examining the context in which the work was created. . The world of video game music. . The world of movie composers.. The main composer for the focus of this study.. Corigliano's motivation. . Conclusion.....»

Reducing prejudice through exchanges between equals

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/24/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «America prides itself on its immigrant culture and great progressive values that have been the key to political, economic, and technological superiority. Indeed, the United States is comprised of a diversity of cultures and ethnicities. Even with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Advantages and disadvantages of diversity.. Implicit prejudice.. The contact hypothesis.. Complexities of the contact hypothesis.. Recategorization and diversity.. Conclusion.....»

Guatemala : An economic overview in a historical, social, and political context

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   07/24/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of Guatemala into the global economy, and explore the viability of trade and investment in the country. In order to gain a proper perspective on Guatemala's current and future economic position,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Chapter I. Guatemala: An overview.. Geography, climate & topography.. Chapter II - History.. Chapter III - Social culture and infrastructure.. Chapter IV - Political & legal climate.. Chapter V - Economic overview.. Chapter VI...»

Advertising and branding in society

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   07/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «While there is debate about the effectiveness of advertising in society, few can escape the reach of advertising in everyday life. In one day at Dominican University, we witness the effects of brand names and advertising in many forms. Upon...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition of advertising.. History of advertising.. Components of advertising. . Information component. . Entertainment factor.. Persuasion.. Presenting and advertisement.. Advertising and the American public.. Brand image.. C...»

Prospects for green energy sources

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Global warming has increasingly become an all-encompassing issue in both the media's and public opinion. It is only logical then that more and more attention is being paid to alternative energy sources which may have the capacity to not only provide...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hydrocarbon emissions.. Potential candidates for future energy sources.. Solar energy.. Hydroelectric power.. Biomass energy systems.. Wind energy.. Biofuels.. Geothermal wells.. Conclusion.....»

Gender differences in food foraging behaviour in mallard duck

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The species Anas platyrhynchos, or the common Mallard duck, is a very well-documented organism, being found in virtually all parts of the world, with the exception of Antarctica. Like most other dabbling ducks belonging to the Anatinae family, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Materials and methods.. Results.. Discussion.....»

Goliath bird-eating spider

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, which is scientifically known as Theraposa blondi, is indeed a spider that can actually eat a bird. This spider that belongs to the Tarantula family is hairy and is coffee-colored. The Goliath Bird-Eating Spider is a...»

Synopsis abstract : «About Goliath bird-eating spiders.. History and where they are found.. Description.. Hunting technique.. The venom and urticating hairs.. Biology of the spider.. Handling the Goliath bird–eating spider.. Ailments.....»

Discipline in high schools

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   07/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «There was a time when the United States was considered as a country with the smartest young minds in the world. Education in the United States provided either by private or public schools were envied and being used by other countries as models for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of discipline.. Status of American schools today.. Factors affecting the rise of discipline problems.....»

Initiative and Referendum

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Initiatives and referendums, two words that extremely excite or worry people, but why? Initiatives have the power to place any measure, put forth by any citizen, on a ballot to be voted on by their fellow citizens. This worries some because of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The ideas of direct involvemenr of the citizen in the government - Populist and Progressive movements.. The goal of the initiative and referendum reform.. The idea of initiatives as a business. . The role of the media in the way voters vote.. The...»

The miseducation of Mexican Americans: The crossroads of affirmative action and bilingual education

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «From its inception, the US has been a nation of foreign cultures and languages, a nation with a strong ideology committed to ideals of harmony and justice. Since its inception too, the nation has time and time again fallen far short of these...»

Synopsis abstract : «The meaning of the phrase 'bilingual education'. . What bilingual education can achieve?. Misconceptions regarding affirmative action. . Bilingual education and maltreatment of LEP students by public and private sectors.. Correction of the...»

Marxist and Weberian lenses: GM layoffs

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «DETROIT, MI - General Motors (GM) chief executives announced major restructuring plans aimed at reviving its corporate fortunes. The company's major difficulty has been its declining sales over the past year, which have racked up a total of two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Event summary.. Theoretical concept: Marx.. Theoretical re-definition and explanation of event: Marx.. Analysis of the evidence: Marx.. Theoretical concept: Weber.. Theoretical re-definition and explanation of event: Weber.. Analysis of the...»

Feminist therapy and postmodern therapy

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Feminist therapy is based on a gender-fair, flexible-multicultural, interactionist, and life-span-oriented view of human nature. The traditional androcentric, heterosexist, and deterministic theories are considered to be greatly limited, especially...»

Synopsis abstract : «Feminist therapy.. Characteristics.. Goal.. The therapeutic relationship in feminist therapy.. Use of gender-role in analysis to help the client.. Transparency the therapists use in assessment and diagnosis. . Postmodern...»

Death of a salesman

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Tragedy is defined in literature as "the fall of a worthy, usually noble hero or heroine" and would rely basically on a protagonist who started in a high status in society and would eventually have a downfall as the story progresses ("Tragedy.")....»

Synopsis abstract : «'Death of a salesman' a tragedy.. Characteristic flaw in Willy Lohman. . Definition of a man's success for Willy.. Willy's suicide.. Conclusion.....»

Satan of paradise lost

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout more than three hundred years of criticism on John Milton's Paradise Lost the character Satan has been a subject of controversy for many reasons and from many perspectives. Despite being God's adversary, Milton shows his readers a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background on the Satan entities.. Dante's Satan.. Satan appears as the Prince of hell.. Satan and Eden.. Satan's transformations.....»

Comfort women in twentieth-century Asia

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The concept of profiting off of women's bodies has been around since commerce began. Different cultures have built up different ideologies to justify this act, whether it's for spiritual purposes, economic hardship, privilege of the wealthy or just...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tracing the origins of comfort women.. Korea and comfort women.. Talking a woman into being a comfort woman rather than a street-based prostitute.. The horrors and abuse these women had to endure during their time in clubs.. The comfort women of the...»

On necessity as a defense to homicide in Regina v. Dudley and Stephens

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The present paper asks and addresses the questions: what principles, if any, distinguish Regina v. Dudley and Stephens (RDS) from scenarios in which necessity ought to be a defense to homicide? Were Dudley and Stephens guilty of murder? After...»

Synopsis abstract : «Floodgate necessity scenarios. . Destruction of property to avert peril to a community or destruction of a community to avert peril to a larger community.. Translating ex post RDS into an FN.. Contrasting the ex post and ex ante floodgate...»

Taking virtue seriously

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the present paper I will examine Cicero's charge in De Finibus that Epicurean theory does not, as it were, take virtue seriously. I will then lay out two Epicurean responses to Cicero's objection. I will show that the first response - that...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between Epicurus and the other Greek ethical theorists.. Pleasures and pains do not always guide one's actions.. How is it possible to reconcile the tenet with the claim that Epicurean theory takes virtue seriously? . Is living...»

Existentialism in today's classroom

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This paper looks at Dr. Van Cleve Morris's ideas on existentialism in order to see whether existentialism can be used effectively in today's classroom. Dr. Morris's idea of existentialism is one of responsible individualism. One is responsible for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Method.. Definitions.. Biography.. Literary review.. Dr. Morris's ideas on existentialism.. Relative similarities.. Practical applications of existentialism.....»

Marketing channel analysis of Hewlett-Packard

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Hewlett-Packard (HP) was founded on January 1, 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The decision to create this partnership was made in the now historic HP Garage in Palo Alto, California. This garage is now considered the birthplace of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Environment.. Economic.. Socio-cultural aspect.. Technological aspect.. Competitive aspect.. Legal aspect.. SWOT analysis.. Channel strategy.. Various channel relationships.. Mergers and acquisitions.. Distribution strategy.. Direct selling - HP...»

Female protagonists in the sound and the fury and as I lay dying

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"The following Ralph Ellison quote is often found on the book jackets of William Faulkner's novels: "For all his concern with the South, Faulkner was actually seeking out the nature of man. Thus we must turn to him for that continuity of moral...»

Synopsis abstract : «Parallels between 'The Sound and the Fury' and 'As I Lay Dying'. . The significance of the parallels between the male characters.. The female characters of Addie Bundren.. The character of Dewey Dell in As I Lay Dying.. The character of Cora in As I...»

Violence in media and its effects on adolescents

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will review several studies of violence in today's media of television and electronic gaming and how it significantly affects aggression levels in children. These studies have looked at the direct and indirect effects of violence in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The causes and effects of aggression. . First article reviewed: Impacts of violence and aggression.. The second article: experiment to compare patterns of video and computer game play in adolescent boys and girls.. The third article: electronic...»

Difference between Anorexia and Bulilia Nervosa

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The article goes over bulimia nervosa in a brief but descriptive article which is broken up in to three pages. Individuals with bulimia nervosa periodically engage in discreet eating periods, which can be considered to be binge eating, which is then...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The complications that come with bulimia . Biological, psychological and social factors as causes of anorexia. Article discussing the treatment of eating disorders . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Adolescence and growth development

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the realm of mother and daughter movies, "White Oleander" touches base on so many topics in its attempt to create beautiful chick flick as an adaptation of the popular novel that Oprah herself had recommended. The movie itself was moving and it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction of the film.. Understanding Astrid.. The second foster home for Astrid.. One among top female movie of the decade. ....»

Autoimmune disease and rheumatoid arthritis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «An autoimmune disease occurs when the body makes antibodies against some of its normal tissues (autoantibodies). In other words, it fails to distinguish "self" from "non-self" cells. The immune system attacks the naturally existing body tissues by...»

Synopsis abstract : «About Autoimmune diseases.. Types of autoimmune diseases.. Organ-specific.. Non organ-specific.. Symptoms.. Diagnosis.. Cause.. Treatment.. Conclusion.....»

Physician-assisted suicide

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «My cousin died after battling a brain tumor for six years. Before being diagnosed, she had moved to Dallas, got engaged and planned to be a teacher. At her time of death, she did not even look like the same person. One of my mother's closest...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of physician-assisted suicide.. Legislation relating to physician-assisted suicide.. Ethical Positions.. Pro.. Against.. My opinion.....»

Homosexuality and deceit within "The Children's Hour"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman is a cautionary play of how small lies can lead people into ruin and self-destruction. The central issue of homosexuality driven by deceit is the cause of turmoil on the lives of the people of Lancet. A...»

Synopsis abstract : «The element of deception.. The first accusation of homosexuality.. The homosexual lie - its effects on lives.. Martha convinces herself of the lie.. Relevance of homosexuality today.....»

The Emerald Isle bleeds red: Religious violence in Ireland

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «To the Western world today, terrorism usually brings to mind some far-flung desert-like country and the people that inhabit it. Sadly, it often brings to mind terms like "Muslim" or "Islam". When one hears the word terrorism, Ireland is generally...»

Synopsis abstract : «Questions that arise from violence.. Violence in Northern Ireland.. Origin of violence.. Catholic Nationalism v. Protestant Unionism.. Religion throughout Irish history.. Theological concepts in Irish terrorism.. Ethno-religious...»

Points of intersection: A handful of dust and St. Mawr

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In Evelyn Waugh's novel A Handful of Dust as in D.H. Lawrence's novel St Mawr, a common rhetorical layer discusses the search for life's meaning, which in many aspects mirrors Ellington's experience of finding agreeability in music, as well as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The protagonist in A Handful of Dust.. The characters of Brenda and Mrs. Witt in St. Mawr. . Lawrence's protagonist of Lou and Waugh's protagonist of Tony Last.. Lou Witt's realization on escaping the false illusions that surround life. ...»

The conquests of Alexander the great

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Alexander's father, Phillip II, ruled Macedon from 359 to 336 BC. Alexander's accomplishments may not have been achieved if it weren't for his father's military and political efforts. Philip's military work included fortifying the Macedonian army...»

Synopsis abstract : «Alexander and the Macedonian army.. History of Alexander.. Alexander's conquests. . Alexander as a leader. . Alexander and Oxyartes.. Alexander's campaign in India.. After the death Alexander. ....»

Taixu's revolution

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Early in the 20th Century, China experienced significant political, social and religious upheavals. For the first time in its long history, China was no longer governed by dynastic rulers and the possibility of a republic society emerged. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Revolutionary roots.. The need for reform.. Structural reforms.. Doctrinal reforms.....»

The spirit of Thoreau

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Henry David Thoreau was an essayist and philosopher who played a major role in the moral consciousness of the United States during the decades leading up to the Civil War. An influential and revolutionary thinker through both his writings on...»

Synopsis abstract : «The life of Thoreau.. Thoreau's life in Emerson's cabins.. Thoreau as a political prisoner.. His tendency for a principled anarchism. . Thoreau's writings on slavery.. Martin Luther King and Thoreau.....»

Limited role of litigation

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The role and power of the Supreme Court in the American system of government has long been debated, with scholars arguing both for and against the extent to which the Judiciary can produce social change. Klarman, Rosenberg, and Fisher all take a...»

Synopsis abstract : «The role of courts according to Michael Klarman.. The views of Rosenberg on courts.. The civil rights movements benefit from the court.. The decision in Brown v. The Board of Education.. Litigation as a political strategy and its impact on the civil...»

New approaches to decisions on global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «Former Vice President Al Gore generated tremendous global awareness and concern for the issue of global warming through his movie, "An Inconvenient Truth". His activism won him a Nobel Peace Prize, and the issue has become a central topic of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background.. The environmental consequences of growth.. Disastrous decision making.. Individuals & global warming.. Nations & global warming.. The world & global warming.. Where that leaves us.....»

Gender wage gap : Why is it that the median male wage earner earns 20% more than the median female worker?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The wage gap between men and women is a widely recognized concern in today's society. In this paper I will try to address the main reason for this difference. Why is it that the median male wage earner earns 20% more than the median female worker?...»

Synopsis abstract : «Sexism - present or exception.. Theories on why females are paid less. . Simon Baron-Cohen's alternative theory.. Contributor to the gender gap.. The wage gap - reasons.. Gary Becker's model of 'consumer and government segregation'.. Sylvia Walby -...»

Backgrounder: reality television

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Reality programs have been part of television since the beginning and have grown steadily among viewers over the years to make itself one of the most viewed types of shows on the air today. With the huge success of reality shows like American Idol,...»

Synopsis abstract : «History.. Current situation.. Types of reality television programs.. Documentary style.. Celebrity reality.. Elimination/game shows.. Self improvement/makeover shows.. Reality television expenses v. network drama program expenses.. Problems with...»

Seamus Heaney's politically poetic voice

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Seamus Heaney is one of Ireland's most prolific poets. He has published thirteen major volumes of poetry to date, and shares the honor of being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature with fellow Irish writers William Butler Yeats, Samuel Beckett, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Seamus Heaney.. The critic Elmer Andrews.. Death of a Naturalist and Personal Helicon.. Heaney's political interests as a Roman Catholic and a nationalist.. Bog poems.. Identity crisis.. Heaney as a poet.....»

Teaching themes of empathy through children's literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «As Christians we are called to treat all individuals with understanding and compassion, extending to them the same unmerited favor that God has extended to those who follow Him. But how do we extend a sense of understanding to those whose...»

Synopsis abstract : «psychological definition for empathy.. Stories and eliciting emotional responses.. General reading and reading stories with empathetic characters.. Tom's Midnight Garden.. The Secret Garden.. Then There Were Five.. Conclusion.....»

Decadence and Modernity

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The Decadent movement, located in France and in England during the late 19th century, can most basically be described as a stylistic transition in literature between the pervasive Romanticism of the 1800s, the Naturalism that followed it, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Decadence and anarchism.. The movement of Naturalism.. Romanticism and how it links the spiritual and the natural.. The connection between decadence, subculture, and politics.. Themes of death and decay in Baudelaire.. Mortality and degeneration in...»

Rigoberta Menchu Tum: A peacemaker from the start

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Rigoberta Menchu᷃ Tum, a great nonviolent leader, born in 1959 in Guatemala, struggled through many hardships with her family. Her mother and father, community leaders working towards their goal of giving power to the peasant workers, fought...»

Synopsis abstract : «Civil War in Guatemala. Tum's early life.. Tum and TheCommittee of Peasant Unity.. Tum's flight to Mexico.. I, Rigoberta Mench.. Running for President of Guatemala.. Conclusion.....»

Staying afloat: Income and poverty determinants for Southern Maine

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Research papers   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «In this study I will be looking at data from the Southern Maine subset within the 2000 United States Census. This sample includes a 5% random sampling of the residents of Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennedy, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and York counties. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction and motivation.. Brief literature review.. Conceptual or Theoretical framework.. Data discussion and descriptive analysis.. Econometric models, estimation methods, and specification testing.. Econometric results.. Policy implications,...»

The Parthenon

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «After the Athenians defeated the Persians in defense of their glorius city. Pericles had proposed a resurrection and rebuilding of the Athenian temples that were destroyed by the Persian invaders. The best materials, artists, and laborers were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Rebuilding of the Athenian temples.. Architecture.. The northern side.. The southern side.. The western side.. The eastern side.. The statue of Athena.. The inner frieze.....»

The return of Martin Guerre

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Davis takes a deep look into the lives of the peasants to probe what drives them and what so eagerly fuels their individualistic desires. Davis also details the life of the peasants in not only one specific place, but also details the customs of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Characters.. Religion and Davis.. Social setting in The Return of Martin Guerre.. Bertrande.. Conclusion.....»

Global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Recently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary . An inconvenient truth presented by former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore. The National Academy of Sciences reported that "gases are accumulating in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Ocean acidity.. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.. Process of ocean acidification.. The effect of acidification in the Pacific region.. Recomendations.....»

Real-World relevance of fantastic creation: An examination of "High Fantasy" and the goals of literal and historical writing.

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   07/17/2008   |   .pdf   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «For the most part, fantastic or otherwise impossible methods of storytelling are ignored in the world of modern and classical literature. In order to accurately appreciate the quandary of the modern "Fantasy" author, one must be aware of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Improtance of J. R. R. Tolkien's work.. The language.. The sentence structure.. Composition.. Characters.....»

Adolescent substance abuse among Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian populations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Research papers   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Substance abuse has been a significant problem for adolescents in recent years, prompting many community programs for awareness, prevention, and treatment. In a recent survey of nearly 50,000 U.S. students, nearly 50% of high school seniors and 20%...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Risk factors.. Consequences.. Treatment.. Conclusion.....»

The internet is breaking: Internet and its infrastructure

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Internet has been hailed as one of the greatest technological advancements of human history. It brings people together, and gives people unprecedented access to information from every part of the world. In the past decade the Internet, and its...»

Synopsis abstract : «The network explosion.. Upgrading the internet infrastructure.. People are not getting the best internet experience.. End user bandwidth.. Increasing number of internet users.. The future of the internet.. The Clean Slate progr...»

The Universal Healthcare debate in America

Economics & finance   |   Government finance   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «According to the National Coalition on Healthcare, nearly 47 million Americans go without health insurance (NCHC 2008). That means that sixteen percent of the American population cannot afford to get treated when they are sick, injured, or possibly...»

Synopsis abstract : «American Association for Labor Legislation - Standard Bill.. Private insurance or State insurance.. Plan for universal healthcare.. Flaws within the universal healthcare system employed by other countries.. Questions against universal health care in...»

Graduation and Race : Asian, African-American, Hispanic and Caucasian

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Differing racial cultural attitudes towards education affect college graduation rates. In this paper we will be discussing the racial attitudes of four distinct racial groups: Asian, African-American, Hispanic and Caucasian. At the very outset of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Why don't minorities graduate from college in 2008? . Who gets to go to college?. Asian.. African American.. Caucasian.. Hispanic.. Similarities.. Positive cultural attitudes.. Negative cultural attitudes.. Dissimilariti...»

Petrarch's rime sparse

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The reader of Petrarch's Rime Sparse is compelled as early as the first sonnet to impose narrative onto the poems. In Voi ch' ascoltate in rime sparse il suono, a poet-figure emerges and addresses the reader as he reflects on what he calls his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Fundamental assumptions derived from the two poems.. True and false autobiographical statement. . Did Laura cause the poet to see without eyes?. Poet's emphasis on the truth of the tornare a me(nte) trope. . The timelines within the poems.. Laura...»

Is "Sicilian truth" an oxymoron?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Tomasi di Lampedusa's Il Gattopardo is by no means the kind of text that invites the reader to take it lightly and straightforwardly. The subtle irony running through the piece constantly implores the reader to interpret and re-interpret various...»

Synopsis abstract : «Lampedusa's irony on the narrative level.. Partial insight into Tancredi's consciousness.. Truth and interpretation.. Conclusion.....»

Integrative counseling approach

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «As I have studied many theories of counseling, I have found characteristics within those theories that I agree with and would like to adopt, but there is no one established theory that I will adopt wholeheartedly. The model that would most closely...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overall approach.. Philosophy and basic assumptions.. Key concepts.. Therapeutic goals.. Therapeutic relationship.. Techniques and procedures.. Compare and contrast.. Conclusion.....»

Cognitive behavior therapy and reality therapy

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Many types of therapy have been called cognitive behavior therapy. Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) deals with cognition and behavior, assuming that people contribute to their psychological symptoms and issues by the way they...»

Synopsis abstract : «Cognitive behavior therapy.. REBT's theory of personality.. Therapy goals.. The therapist's role.. The client's role.. Techniques used by REBT therapists.. Short term therapy.. Alternatives to REBT.. Reality therapy.. Reality Therapy...»

Journalism - What is news?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «According to author Daniel Boorstin, "Hard news is supposed to be the solid report of significant matters Soft news reports popular interests (From News Gathering to News Making: A Flood of Pseudo-Events, 89)." America has a skewed view of what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Are pseudo-events revolutionary.. Journalists and journalism today.. The audience and tabloids.. The government and the media.....»

Trip down memory lane : Hallucinogens and its effects

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Taking hallucinogenic drugs can be a trip down heaven or hell. Hallucinogens are a type of drug that distorts or alters the way a person perceives the world. Taking hallucinogens is like entering into a completely different world which...»

Synopsis abstract : «The beginning .. Brief view of Hallucinogens.. LSD: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide.. Psilocybin and Psilocin.. MDMA: Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine.. Heaven trip.. Hell trip.. Conclusion.....»

U.S. policy towards Israel and OPEC

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Arab oil embargo of 1973 had no significant effect in changing the United States pro-Israeli policies, as the threat of an economic sanction alone did not induce policy changes. The embargo did however influence U.S. policy changes toward OPEC...»

Synopsis abstract : «Objectives of the United States basic foreign policy in the Middle East.. Effects of the United State's pro-Israel policies.. Economic aid to Israel by the United States.. The Six Day War - June 1967.. Lack of effort in Israel's attempt to negotiate...»

Circumstance in Jane Austen's early novels

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Circumstance and money figure heavily in Jane Austen's first two novels-Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice-particularly in the way these social and financial considerations impact marriage. They can cause multiple problems, thwarting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Importance of financial and social circumstance while marrying.. The character of Mrs. Dashwood.. Lucy Steele - epitomy of the common belief.. Edward and Elinor's marriage and Miss Steele's and Willoughby's.. Characters from Sense and Sensibility...»

Musicality in movies

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The journey to self-discovery is a highlighting period for many young adults. Many filmmakers utilize those coming-of-age experiences to express the reality and pains of growing older. One contemporary example of this genre is Garden State. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «A modern-day perspective into the random encounters of life.. The irony of the world in which Andrew lives.. Andrew's encounter with Sam.. The concluding scene and creating a circular effect throughout the film.....»

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