The War of 1812

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The War of 1812 was mainly between the United States and Great Britain. The "relatively small conflict" (Heidler & Heidler, 2002, p.1) lasted for almost three years-from June of 1812 to Spring of 1815. The war still continued for a few months after...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Doomed Conquest of Canada.. Triumphant American Naval Armada.. British on American Soil.. British Retreat to Canada.. The Treaty of Ghent.. The Battle of New Orleans.....»

Douglas and Stowe's work to examine some of the individual differences in experiences with slavery

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Critically reviewing the historical monographs that have been produced during the time of slavery, it is evident that both The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas by Frederick Douglas and Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe are among...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Comparing Douglas and Stowe's Works.. Christianity.. The Impact of Slavery on the Individual.. Responses to Abuse.. Conclusion.....»

The issue of White collar crime

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years, corporate scandals such as those that occurred at Enron and WorldCom have brought a more focused spotlight on the issue of white-collar crime. Although white-collar crime has remained a pervasive part of social discourse throughout...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Statement of the Problem.. Hypothesis.. Limitations/Assumptions.. Importance of the Study.. Literature Review.. White Collar Crime Defined.. Perceptions of the White Collar Criminal.. White Collar Crime and the...»

What scholars have noted about property as a social construct mitigating human interactions that transcend legal and economic discourse

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A.I. Hallowell (1943: 119) once stated that, "Property as a social institution implies a system of relations between individuals. Like other social institutions, it involves rights, duties, powers, privileges, forbearances, etc, of certain kinds."...»

Synopsis abstract : «Property as a Social Institution?A Literature Review.. Guy and Henneberry and Carruthers and Ariovich conceptualize property.. Ferrari-Filho (2005) also examines the social aspect of property.. Other analyses have demonstrated the evolution of both...»

Mind control and nineteen eighty-four and brave new world.

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Dystopia is, "an imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror." (Dictionary) In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, and George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four, we are introduced to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Nineteen Eighty-four, as a totalitarian dystopia, explored the insidious mind control methods of Big Brother. . In Brave New World, while mind control was as important as it was in Nineteen Eighty-four.. Drugs are also a useful controlling tool in...»

The benefits and risks associated with the implementation of 3G technologies at Vodafone

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Mobile phone technology has evolved rapidly in recent years. In particular the mobile phone industry is now witnessing the development of third generation or 3G mobile technologies. While these 3G technologies appear to provide a number of market...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 3G Technology?An Overview.. Benefits of 3G Technologies.. Vodafone?A Review.. Vodafone and 3G.. Conclusion.....»

Literature's ladder

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Each age of British Literature- from Romanticism to Post-Modernism, can be seen as a rung on a ladder that ushered in the next age. As each age instigates, encourages, and nourishes change and progress, a new age is ushered in. And just as one can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Romanticism was an extremely important catalyst to change. . Following Romanticism, there is Realism. . Modern writers wrote about the inner, psychological aspects of humankind.. Modern novelist Virginia Woolf also brought us a new method of...»

Facing adversity : Women and religion in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" is one of the most well known novels in contemporary literature. This book places the author among the top literary canon of American writers. Since its first publication in 1982, the novel continuously gains both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Alice Walker initially introduces readers to Celie.. After Celie's mother dies, her father gives her away in marriage.. Celie begins to liberate herself from the dogmatic and deeply embedded images of religion.. Celie can now see past the rigid...»

Unconscious discord: The battle between modern Greece and its ideal in the mind

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the 18th and 19th centuries, many men from the West journeyed to Greece, trading in their comfortable existences in Europe and America for exciting adventures where many risked their lives in the face of pirates, brigands, and plague; and for...»

Synopsis abstract : «'Greece seemed to be known ground' for Andersen.. Andersen's conclusive thoughts greatly opposed those of Biddle.. Why would both Biddle and Andersen leave Greece with such different perspectives?. From the cases of these men some insight may be...»

Unifying mankind through asexuality and abstraction

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The unprecedented bloodshed, terror, and violence that blanketed Europe during World War I left the people at the War's end saddened and detached, and the world, "chaotic and fragmented" (Tepper, p.79). Over ten million people had died, had been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstraction in The Waste Land.. Eliot achieved abstraction through the medium of asexuality.. Asexuality allowed him to disconnect from the notions of fertility and birth.. For Eliot, Teiresias symbolized the unification of the two sexes.. The...»

E-commerce safety guide

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Few developments have altered America's lifestyle more quickly and more completely than the Internet. Online access has enabled people from all walks of life to bring entire libraries, entertainment venues, post offices and financial centers to a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Why shop online?. Americans' concerns about safe shopping.. Avoiding Fraud.. What To Do If Fraud Has Occurred.. Deterring identity theft.. How personal information is found.. How consumers should use their social security numbers.. What consumers...»

A child's sex and age as predictors of the total time spent engaging in sex-specific toy play

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Research papers   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «This naturalistic observational study examined the effect of a child's sex and age with regard to how long comparatively that child is likely to engage in the three established categories of sex-specific toy play: male sex-specific toy play, female...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Method.. Materials.. Procedure.. Results.. Discussion.....»

Bridging the gap between strategy formulation and strategy implementation

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational Behaviour Theories hold that successful strategy implementation is a lot more than plain market facts, figures and competitive advantages. Those quantitative aspects are the outcome of a successful strategy implementation, yet the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Strategy Formulation.. Strategy Implementation.. Identifying the gap.. Strategic Gap Causes .. Information overload.. Strategic Gap Effects.. Bridging the Gap - Strategy Evaluation and Control.. Concl...»

A comprehensive assessment of the viability of operating an online gaming business in China

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Researchers examining the overall variables that can impact the success of new businesses note that there are a host of variables that can impact overall success (Daniels, Radebaugh & Sullivan, 2004). In particular, market size,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Market Size.. Disadvantages.. Resources.. Disadvantages.. Advantages.. Regulations and Procedures.. Disadvantages.. Advantages.. Risks.. Disad...»

Psychological assessment

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Psychological assessment is the process of integrating information gathered from different sources. You can obtain valuable information from psychological testing. Interview with medical practitioners could also yield important information about the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®-2 (MMPI-2).. The standardization of MMPI-2 .. Individuals with graduate level of education in clinical, experimental or I/O psychology.. Restructured Scales.. The approach used by...»

A framework for the development and implementation of character education into the larger school curriculum

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The current state of the American education system has promulgated a substantial outpouring of criticism for what teachers and administrators are accomplishing in the school. Although many schools defend their academic programs-arguing that a lack...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Character Education?An Overview.. Character Education and Academic Success.. Criticism of Character Education.. Process for Implementation.. Research Related to Effectiveness.. Benefits of the Prog...»

A herbarium report on: Aralia spinosa, saponaria officinalis, schinus molle and sphaeralcea cisplatina

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Perhaps, most of the time, if not always, what actually makes plants attractive to common men is the presence of budding flowers. However, not all organisms under the kingdom Plantae bear flowers. Nevertheless, in the vast taxonomy of plants, there...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Aralia spinosa (Angelica Tree).. Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort).. Schinus molle (California pepper tree).. Sphaeralcea cisplatina (Red Mallow).. Reproductive Strategy of Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants).. Concl...»

Business development plan for cleaning service company

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «For the purposes of this investigation a comprehensive review of a new cleaning company will be provided. The company, named "Next Best to Mom" seeks to provide college students and young professionals with all of the home-based and cleaning-based...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Target Market.. Relevant Business Environment?PEST Analysis.. Political/Legal Issues.. Economic Considerations.. Social Issues.. Technological Issues.. Marketing Mix.. Promotion/Place.. Financials.....»

The impact of technological development on mobile phone companies living in a virtual world

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last two decades, telecommunications organizations have made notable innovations for consumers. While these technologies appear to be quite popular overall, the reality is that innovation in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Motorola and Bluetooth.. Impact on Motorola.. Assessing Risk.. Conclusion.....»

History and spirituality of the book of common prayer

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction The Book of Common Prayer is the universal title given to a number of prayer books in the Church of England and used all throughout the Anglican Communion. The very first volume, that came out in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI, was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Matrimony.. Marriage Ceremony in the 1928 and 1979 Editions.. Declaration of Consent in History.....»

Life and history of Jane Adams

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Throughout the course of history, there have been numerous female leaders that have demonstrated their strength and courage to the world. While many of these leaders have been written about in the annals of history, some have left a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Jane Addams?Historical Biography.. Jane's Philosophy.. Democracy.. The Evolution of Hull House and Its Success.. The Success of Hull House.. Conclusion.....»

How the Chinese government's control of the media impacts Chinese society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction The role of modern media in Western culture had been well examined by social scientists. Media in this culture has been used to entertain, inform and, perhaps most importantly, persuade. While the pervasive presence of the media in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. China's Media?A Historical Review.. Modern Media in China.. Control of the Internet in China.. Conclusion.....»

Neoclassicism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «During the late eighteenth century, significant changes in the arts promulgated the development of, what has since become known, as the period of a neoclassicism. The period has become such an important part of art and architectural history that any...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Neoclassical Movement.. How Neoclassicism Shaped the Interiors of the Day.. Neoclassical Architecture.. Neoclassical Art.. Conclusion.....»

Portrayals of traditional and contemporary views on marriage in Postwar Vietnam through modern Vietnamese literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Marriage is a historically worldwide phenomenon. However, different times and cultures hold distinct views towards marriage. What constitutes a traditional or untraditional marriage varies greatly from culture to culture and even from time to time...»

Synopsis abstract : «Establishing traditional and contemporary Vietnamese perceptions.. Traditional marriages in Vietnam are rapidly declining. . The discrepancy between the data collected in the statistics and the information gathered in interviews.. The mother's...»

The significance of computer literacy in college and in the workforce

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Today's information age has progressed very rapidly that the world is suddenly controlled and overwhelmed by vast innovations - the most dominant of which are the computers. The device has literally run every single detail of our lives that people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Computer literacy and college education.. The role of computer literacy in the workforce.. Conclusion.....»

Tsunami: When nature strikes

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Just as people thought the world is completely in their hands, a sudden twist of events will occur and prove them wrong. In as much as they endeavor to win over everything, nature strikes back, making them realize how weak they actually are compared...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Origins and sequence of events.. Nature of devastation.. Past tsunami incidents.. On reducing devastation.. Conclusion.....»

Implication of federal trademark dilution act to U.S. Business

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Intellectual property has become a global concern in these last few decades due to the increased trade brought about by the internet. In an article posted at Focus, Field (2006) reported that in the United States alone, for example, studies in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Intellectual property has many forms.. Even in the earliest course of history, people have been practicing trademarks indirectly. . Filing for application of trademarks.. The Landham Act ( Title 15 ,Chapter 22,United States Code).....»

The role of technology in cyborg feminism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Donna Haraway, in 'A Cyborg Manifesto: Science, Technology, and Socialist-Feminism in the Late Twentieth Century" casts the role of 'technology' in two opposing lights: on the one hand, technology is seen as something women should (indeed must)...»

Synopsis abstract : «The cyborg opposes traditional patriarchal dualisms.. No qualitative difference between human and animal.. Ontological dualism between physical and non-physical is no longer viable.. Haraway's analysis of the relevant conditions of...»

An analysis of the history, effects, and implications of the most common psychostimulants

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) generally denotes a kind of deficit to selectively attend and (thereby) selectively inhibit certain stimuli. Evidently, the psychological community has much else to say about the disorder,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Brief History of the Psychostimulants.. Empirical Findings/Pharmacology of the Psychostimulants.. Possible Implications of the Empirical Findings, and other related items to consider.. Conclusion.....»

Category - Specific semantic deficits

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The task of explaining the organization of conceptual knowledge is both promising and difficult. It is promising because if conceptual knowledge is organized, then in principle it should be possible to form theories which would account for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History and Development of Category-Specific Semantic Deficits.. Sensory-Functional hypothesis.. Domain-Specific hypothesis.....»

The lady of Shalott" by William Holman Hunt

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «To begin, the referenced version of Hunt's The Lady of Shalott holds a history and meaning unparalleled to most paintings. Most significantly, this was the final painting completed by Hunt before passing away in 1910 (Stilo, par. 2). The finished...»

Synopsis abstract : «The painting was officially finished in 1892.. The unique form of the poem was not the only element of The Lady of Shalott that was discussed in Punch.. Signs of the female recoil start to become apparent.. With such modern, radical ideas of...»

Psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and consciousness

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The state of consciousness defies definition, but it may involve an awareness of self, dreams, emotions, moods, perceptions, sensations, and thoughts, although not essentially all of these. The issue surrounding the definition consciousness, and in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Psychoanalytic View.. The Behavioral Approach.. Conclusion.....»

Ocean acidification

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 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. In relation to that, the National Academy of Sciences reported that "gases...»

Synopsis abstract : «Since the industrial revolution, ocean pH has gone down by 0.1 units.. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are already 30 percent higher.. Atmospheric release of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels.. Southern Ocean surface waters will begin...»

Arresting the alienation of foreign college students in the United States

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «College life in itself is proven to be a challenging time. There are quite a number of factors that can inhibit college success. Some of these factors may be financial-such as the demand of scholarships, the inadequacy of monetary support from the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Needs assessment.. Contribution to the mission.. Learning outcomes.. Intervention.. Cube model.. Evaluation.....»

Genetic Enhancement: Is it worth the risks?

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Genetic enhancement is a type of genetic engineering that improves genes so humans can function at an above average level. In the year 2000, the American Association for the Advancement of Science created a policy stating, 'IGM [inherited genetic...»

Synopsis abstract : «The idea of genetic enhancement has been known to have its good points.. The ides of a baby so perfect in all ways.. Genetic engineering could prove to be particularly beneficial towards the fight of cancer and AIDS.. The issue of genetic...»

How dangerous are the lyrics in rock music?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Music is an important part of people's lives because it has the ability to change one's mood, inspire one to become what he/she desires, motivate one to reach for his/her goals, and help one relate better to others. However, with good comes the bad...»

Synopsis abstract : «During the year of 1956, ? . . . the New York Times called rock music a ‘communicable disease'?.. As a society, we have become more concerned with rock music lyrics. . Why are we exposing not only our children but ourselves to these lyrics...»

Wars have their ultimate roots in the nature of human beings. Do you agree?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The continuing importance of wars in international relations poses the question, where wars actually originate. Are they the inventions of the states , mere accidents of history or as indicated, they are ultimately rooted in human nature. In this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Analyzing human nature is a central issue of scientific debate of several academic disciplines.. Another realist author who finds the roots of war in human nature is Morgenthau.. A brief examination of the different reasons of war in human...»

Blissful thinking: Advertising aspirations for a modern media mindset

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/02/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «You drop off your children at school and drive as fast as possible to work because you got off to a late start, and you know it is going to be a hectic day. When you arrive at work, your boss heaps work onto you, pleasantly unaware of the type of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Where there are people, there countless advertisements of some nature. . The bliss campaign.. Today's consumer is more likely to be environmentally aware.. Due to the recent popularity of energy drinks, there is a lot of competition in our product...»

Are economic sanctions a moral alternative to force?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Case study   |   07/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Having witnessed so many wars in history, it would seem an obvious answer that any other solution than force should be welcomed for resolving conflicts in international politics. Economic sanctions, as means of economic statecraft has frequently...»

Synopsis abstract : «The concept of economic sanctions.. It is all history.. Can sanctions be moral?. Sanctions or/and War?. Smart Sanctions?. Iraq: a case study.. Immoral means to end immorality?. Can politics be moral?. Conclusion.....»

Environmental ethics

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As a society, we strive for progress and we have come to view progress as a state of productivity and consumerism. Along this road of mass consumption and industrialization, we have negatively affected the environment; in the U.S. alone, 24 acres...»

Synopsis abstract : «Is it morally wrong to abuse and destroy the environment?. Historically it has taken us awhile to take the earth's welfare into consideration. . We utilize many resources from the environment.. There are many reasons why people have disregarded the...»

Job outlook for technical communicators

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Technical writing is essential to our daily lives, there are a variety of career options for technical communicators. The key to survival is to have an education, know where to look for a job, and be prepared with an up-to-date resume and confident...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. Career Definition.. Needed Skills.. Duties and Responsibilites.. Career Options.. Working Environment.. Average Salaries.. Outlook.. Conclusions.....»

The Hybrid Car

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The hybrid auto, a concept introduced to the U.S. market in 1999, now accounts for 10.6 percent of the 8 million cars sold every year. Consumers and manufacturers alike have great incentive to buy and make hybrids because the perceived benefits of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Current trends and figures behind its claimed Benefits.. What Benefit Does the Consumer Receive?. How Do Hybrids Affect the Climate?. Do Hybrid Cars Contribute to Oil Independence?....»

Assessment of the invasive species legislation for the Great Lakes

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «In 1959, the Great Lakes opened to deep draft navigation, and since then these waters have transported an estimated two billion tonnes of cargo from the United States to Canada (Seaway 2008). The lakes have 47 deep draft ports and 55 shallow draft...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Great Lakes.. St. Lawrence Seaway.. Sea Lamprey.. Round Goby.. National Invasive Species Act.. Aquatic Nuisance Species Program.. Executive Order on Invasive Species.. Proposed State Regulations.. EPA Regulation 40 C.F.R....»

Food and water safety

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .ppt   |   21 slides
Document abstract : «It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that the public has the right to safe food and water supply. The association supports collaboration among dietetic professionals, academics, representatives of the agricultural and food...»

Synopsis abstract : «Position Statement.. The Scope of the Problem.. What does the media say?. What do the consumers say?. Groups at high risk for foodborne illness.. Foods associated with bacterial and viral food borne illnesses. . New and emerging pathogens.. Emerging...»

Analysis of Abbas Kiarostami's Ten

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A car may be the most inconvenient and difficult setting for a film. I made a sixteen-minute movie which took place almost entirely in a car, and I ended up at one point crying from the frustrations. The three actors and I didn't leave so much...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abbas Kiarostami is no stranger to using a car in his films.. Location.. Camera Placement and Use.. Reality and Fiction.. Voyeurism.. Kiarostami said that after making this movie he will never make another film using 35mm.....»

Take that Baudrillard: The absurdity of narrative and the possibility of meaning in Candide

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Voltaire has been said to have been mocking Leibniz's popular theory that "whatever is, is right," (Pope, l.294) in Candide. While that is true, it only scratches the surface. The more significant fact is that the language and logic with which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Leibniz's theory is exhibited as ridiculous and indigestible from the get-go.. El Dorado offers the concession; it is as perfect as could be.. Jean Baudrillard and his concept of the ?murder of the real? .. the reader finds that the disproof of...»

DNA electrophoresis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «A recent DNA gel electrophoresis experiment was conducted in attempt to include or exclude a suspect regarding his positive genetic relationship to a child. Of interest was the concern of whether or not the suspect could be the child's father. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Methods and Materials.. Results.. Discussion.. Conclusion.....»

Women, Prison and Crime

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Book review   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This book examines female institutions and the treatment of women inmates in the past and today. It focuses on why women are incarcerated, the different programs in prison available to them, crimes women commit, incarceration and crime rates...»

Synopsis abstract : «There are three distinct differences between male and female prisons. . Prisons are more like cottages.. There are five categories of programs in women's prisons.. Like men, women who have little stake in society often resort to criminal behavior....»

Trends in US voting behaviors throughout the course of the twentieth century

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The United States of America was founded on the principle of democracy. The Founding Fathers believed that the power of the government was so great that it should be placed in the hands of the people. As such, the basic framework of democracy that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political Participation?An Overview.. Political Participation?Statistics.. Theories of Voter Turnout.. Psychological Theories.. Proportional Election Systems.. Anger as a Motivator for Political Action.. Conclusio...»

Combating a Coffee crisis: Starbucks strengthens its semblance

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Market study   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Coffee is an essential part of the morning for many people in America and all around the world. For some people, not having that morning cup of coffee can mean the difference between a productive day at the office, and a miserable day filled with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Starbucks itself was a small local business on the west coast. . Organizations as Oxfam and Global Exchange are doing research into the coffee buying practices of the Starbucks Corporation. . One of the best ways to combat an organizational crisis...»

Organized crime: social scourge or auspicious atrocity

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «As Gus Tyler once pointed out in his introduction to Organized Crime in America, "Organized crime is a product and reflection of our national culture" (Maas xviii). However, when the words organized crime is mentioned in almost any situation,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Peter Maas, author of The Valachi Papers, defines organized crime.. A common negative association with organized crime.. Organized crime is illegal, laws against the actions of participating in organized crime are often create.. Another problem that...»

Electoral emendation: Changing the college that chooses our commander-in-chief

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Stewart is an elector representing the state of Vermont in the Electoral College for the election of the president. The popular vote has been tallied and it is time to finally elect the president. The results for Vermont's popular vote tells Stew...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Electoral College is a widely misunderstood and frequently debated political topic.. The term Electoral College, coined at a later date and never actually mentioned in the Constitution.. The framers of the Constitution generally opposed a...»

Can SATs survey scholarship, skills and service?

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Panic swallows the streets of a small town in southern New Hampshire. At every turn, people are wallowing in sadness: bent over backwards begging the heavens for answers. What could have happened to cause such appalling misery, a flood or a fire? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Princeton Review?the company that administers the SAT.. One major flaw in the design of the SAT.. Another misconception about the new SAT.. The SAT only evaluates a student on three levels.. The SAT also fails to recognize the other abilities...»

Z-Boys: The politics of style

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «When land designer Abbot Kinney set out to create Venice, California, the European-style beach community of amusement piers son known as the "Coney Island of the West," he had no way to foresee the eventual decay of Venice and neighboring Ocean Park...»

Synopsis abstract : «Subcultures, like the Mods, and Punks, and the Z-Boys.. 'Style was like the most important thing' says Z-Boy Tony Alva. . It was through this new skating style rather than their physical style that they most effectively communicated.. Dick Hebdige...»

Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Inclusion came by the way of Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 which gave the right of equal educational opportunity to children with disabilities. This was later reenacted in 1990 as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...»

Synopsis abstract : «Various stages have lead to inclusion as a common procedure in most schools.. Teachers in the inclusion setting have one of the hardest jobs there is. . Children were recruited from families who were willing to engage in this experiment.. Some...»

Examining issues of credible commitment from third parties in the Middle East and Aceh, Indonesia

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «There are universal aims for international intervention in conflict resolution that should be used as a guide by all third parties. Kimberly Maynard mentions some of these aims in her book, Healing Communities in Conflict: International Assistance...»

Synopsis abstract : «A trademark of ethnic conflict and the basis of the security dilemma.. The conflict in Aceh, Indonesia stems from economic exploitation. . The first move of the AMM was decommissioning weapons used by the GAM by January 2006.. Real progress has been...»

The Benefits of Psychotherapy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Encapsulating psychotherapy in a few pages can be a very difficult task. As Bruce Wampold, author of The Great Psychotherapy Debate: Models, Methods and Findings, pointed out, there are more than 250 distinct approaches under the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Psychotherapy – A Definition.. Criticism against Psychotherapy.. In Defense of Psychotherapy.. Benefits of Psychotherapy.....»

The problem of binge drinking, alcohol abuse among contemporary college transfer students

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/27/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Except for scratches and wounds that occur during school breaks every year, the most notable outcomes of college drinking that frequently come to the public's attention are sporadic student deaths resulting from excessive use of alcohol like for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brief Statistics.. Review of Literature.. Needs Assessment.. Contribution to the Mission / Learning Outcomes.. Intervention.. Evaluation.....»

Community acquired pneumonia

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   06/27/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Community acquired pneumonia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States affecting over 1 million individuals costing the government over $10 billion in treatment and patient care (Stanton, 2002). Statistics given by the US Department...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Etiology.. Pathophysiology.. Epidemiology.. Diagnosis.. Treatment.. Health Policy Issues.. The Role of Nurses and Individuals.. Conclusion....»

Empire of the Sun by James Graham Ballard

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   06/27/2008   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «Jim, an eleven year old boy, and his parents are living in a wealthy European area in Shanghai during World War II. The novel begins the evening before the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Most of the European families had already been evacuated from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Everywhere in the city people were watching movie reels of the war. . Behind Dr. Lockwood's estate was the Hungjao airfield where the Chinese faught the Japanese in 1937 trying to keep them from reaching Shanghai. . Jim woke up in his room on the...»

Doing international business in Asia

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «It is important to know the different cultures, economies and the different business procedures of different countries if we would want to do business with them. Just the understanding of the financial situations of each country is not enough if we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cross Cultural Communication.. The World and Asian Economy.. Doing Business in Asia.. Cultural Differences.. Doing Business In China.. Japan and Its Culture.. Doing Business In Japan.. Appointments.. Company Structure and...»

Crack Vs Cocaine Class Disparities

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Cocaine is considered to be a stimulant drug which is powerfully addictive. The use of cocaine, in either powdered form or in the crack pellet form, is worldwide and is considered to be one of the drugs that are a great threat to the world. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of Related Literature.. Cocaine: Facts and History . Effects of Cocaine.. History of Cocaine Use.. Social Classes of America.. Upper Class.. Middle Class.. Working Class.. Lower Class.. Crack vs. Powdered Cocaine.. Powdered...»

Alternative Vs Traditional School Calendar In The United States

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «There is an increasing popularity in year-round school programs that are seen as alternatives to the traditional ten-month school calendar. This alternative was seen as necessary in order to match the educational superiority of economically leading...»

Synopsis abstract : «Year-Round Education.. Benefits of year-round education.. Long vacations make schools inefficient.. Conclusion.....»

All day kindergarten Vs half day kindergarten

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kindergarten programs first became popular after World War I. The kindergarten programs during that time were given on a half-day basis in order to serve more children and to save more money. During the depression, the enrollment in kindergarten...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Half Day Kindergarten Program.. Advantages of Half-Day Programs.. Disadvantages of Half-Day Programs.. All Day Kindergarten Program.. Advantages of All-Day Kindergarten Program.. Disadvantages of All-Day Kindergarten...»

Humor as a Mask for Anguish in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As the quote from The New York Times points out on the back cover of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou's novel is "Simultaneously touching and comic." Through language, choice of detail, and the story itself, Angelou introduces humor and...»

Synopsis abstract : «One source of anguish that Maya tries to tickle with humor is her position as an African American.. Maya's grandmother (Momma) is at the center of another African American-white encounter.. Another source of anguish for Maya is her looks.. Maya's...»

Contamination of Groundwater in the Mahoning County by E. Coli Bacteria ( Pictures included )

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The majority of the Earth's water, specifically 99% of it, makes up oceans, ice caps and glaciers, so only 1% is left for humans to use (What is Surface, 2001). Although we have a limited water supply, this does not stop us from wasting water or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Importance of water quality.. General Statistics.. Mahoning County's status.. What affects the quality of water in Mahoning County.. Chemicals.. E. Coli. Prevention of E. Coli Contamination.. Sewage pipelines.. Septic Tanks.. Farms...»

Jo Shapcott's Mad Cow

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Jo Shapcott is considered to be a contemporary British poet with traits of a Desperado poet. I explore the literal and figurative meaning of the cow in some of her Mad Cow poems as well as the issues that have influenced the usage of this persona. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Critical Perspective.. Interpretations of the Mad Cow.. Analysis of Selected Poems.. The Mad Cow in Love.. The Mad Cow Talks Back.. The Mad Cow Tries to Write the Good Poem.. Overview of the Selected Poe...»

Human Resources Management: Challenges and Controlling Mechanisms

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational Psychology holds that successful organizations focus not only on market realities and sustainable competitive advantages, but also on their human capital, which they consider as their most vital asset. In a sense, facts and figures...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Defining Human Resources Management.. Human Resources Management features.. Planning.. Recruitment and Selection.. Training and Development.. Some of the most commonly used performance evaluation methods.. Graphic Rating...»

Microsoft's Pursuit of Yahoo!

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Founded by Harvard dropout Bill Gates in 1975, Microsoft began as a software program that allowed others to write programs. In 1980, the modern PC era, IMB chose Microsoft to develop its operating system. Gates purchased QDOS and renamed it the now...»

Synopsis abstract : «Company Profile.. Microsoft.. Yahoo.. Google.. Pros of Competing With Google.. Yahoo's Past.. To Avoid Microsoft Takeover.. Other Options Recently Investigated. Challenges to Overcome.....»

One Man, One Culture, One Decade

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   06/24/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When the culture was based on rebelling against the very culture that we are seeking to explain. Attempting to understand the culture of the Vietnam era will only lead you in a circle of contradictions and ever changing ideals. In part, due to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «How can one explain the culture of 60s? . Abbie's mind, what influenced him, what motivated him, what made him tick.. Abbie didn't go to college to understand the laws of physics or business principles.. One of the two key components to the cultural...»

Moral Philosophy: A Smorgasbord of Moral Philosophers

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/24/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"Aristotle, the man with a Grecian plan" Aristotle along with many of the other ancient Grecian philosophers are considered to have given birth to rational thought and its integration into philosophy, so it is no surprise that Aristotle's work...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aristotle, the man with a Grecian plan.. But how exactly does one flourish? . There is a difficulty with living Aristotle's life of contemplation.. The thought component of virtue revolves around what Aristotle describes as the Doctrine of the...»

Political Aesthetes: Emily Mann's Execution of Justice and the Identity Crisis of Documentary Theatre

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The documentary theatre, unlike conventional theatre, defines itself in terms of actuality, authenticity, and verifiability. Reality plays draw their power and identity from their use of "actuals," authentic materials such as transcripts,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tensions were growing in San Francisco as the gay community expanded.. Commissioned in 1982 by the Eureka Theatre in San Francisco to address a subject relevant to the area.. Difficulties with delving into the intricacies of theories on documentary...»

The Poetic Practice of Alexander Pope: The Authoritative Voice of Reason and the Expulsion of Pride of Man

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Alexander Pope was a poet greatly concerned with perception: his perception of God and his fellow man, and how he was perceived by others, both personally and as an artist. Despite his physical maladies, he saw himself as a great poet, destined for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Alexander Pope was a poet greatly concerned with perception.. The term ?true taste? seems somewhat ambiguous.. Pope has no qualms about matching every insult given to him with a cutting remark in return.. Instead of demanding why perfection was not...»

The Rhetoric of the Personal and Pictorial: Portrayal of the Self and the Abstract in Young, Gray, and Collins

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Following the ethical and didactic works popular in the early eighteenth century, which offered a view of Man as an imperfect but scientific being in search of meaning in a universe created by a perfect God, a crop of poets emerged who wrote instead...»

Synopsis abstract : «Suvir Kaul described the poetic climate in which these poets arose.. Young's Night Thoughts are quite literally poems.. Just a few years after Young's publications of the Night Thoughts, Thomas Gray wrote and published his ?Elegy Written in a...»

Coleridge and the Poetic Imagination:The Link Between True Life and True Poetry

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/24/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «There is no single theme that pervades every one of Coleridge's many poems, but a body of motifs relating to familial relationships and friendship imbue both his conversation poems, such as Frost at Midnight and The Eolian Harp, and his "mystery"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Coleridge explored idealized familial relationships in Frost at Midnight.. Born in 1772, the youngest of Reverend John Coleridge's ten children.. Coleridge analyzes the Lyrical Ballads, his collaborative effort with Wordsworth.. Coleridge attempts...»

Mingled Voices: The Communication between the Contrary Natures of Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In his "Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, books of children's poems" written and illustrated by himself, William Blake explores human perception and the contemporary social milieu, focusing on the transience of opinion and the variability...»

Synopsis abstract : «Following the emerging tradition of writing individually disseminated by poets.. His poems tend to revolve around a few key themes and symbols which focus these lessons for the reader. . This narrator is not so accepting of his fate.. The account of...»

Into the Darkness: Marlow's Discovery of the Relationship between Darkness and Civilization

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In his novel Heart of Darkness, published in 1902, Joseph Conrad explores the deepest reaches of the African continent, and at the same time, the innermost secrets of human nature. The novel is narrated mostly by Marlow, a seaman known for his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. If these men are pilgrims at all, their god is the 'flabby devil'. Mr. Kurtz: The most perfect example of this loss of civilization. Marlow's meeting with Kurtz. His loss of civilized behavior . His sins and the darkness within his...»

Fruitless Labor : Love and Marriage in Joyce's Dubliners

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/24/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In his first novel, a collection of short stories meant to express the paralytic nature of turn-of-the-century Dublin, James Joyce establishes an image of the Irish urban center as a degenerate bed of unhappiness, deprivation, depression, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Dubliners expresses an evolution of love which progresses from innocent infatuation.. One reason why Dublin's emotional life is so stunted - adults are already too scarred from youthful encounters.. The development of romance in Dubliners.. The idea...»

A review of the gas station/convenience store industry

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Consumers who purchase gasoline often choose suppliers based on both location and cost. While this combination ensures that many gas stations/convenience stores remain profitable over the long-term, some organizations operating in this industry have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Scope.. Objectives.. Methodology.. Findings. The Gas Station/Convenience Store Industry?An Overview.. Companies Competing in the Industry.. 7-Eleven.. QuikTrip Corporation.. Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores.. Summary of...»

Cyrano de Bergerac hubris and hamartias

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «He has no mortal enemies; his only adversary is death and even then, defeat inevitable, he surrenders gracefully. There is yet forgiveness in his eyes as he is stripped of all dignity. He has nothing to lose except his pride and life; his pride he...»

Synopsis abstract : «He has no mortal enemies.. Cyrano is a man of great integrity.. Cyrano does not have anything to sacrifice.. Tragic flaw Cyrano possesses is he is unable to forgive.. Cyrano has the greatest tragic flaw of all: he gives, but never receives...»

Investigation into the methods used by speech pathologists to help male-to-female transsexuals achieve optimal pitch

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Voice issues for male-to-female transsexuals represent a notable challenge for both those undergoing gender reassignment surgery and the speech pathologists that help them to make this transition. A review of the scant literature that is available...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Technique.. Originators of the Technique(s). Evaluation of the technique's underpinnings.. Efficacy/Effectiveness Data.. Summary.....»

The benefits of existentialist psychology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «JD is a 26-year-old Hispanic male with quadriplegia who has been refereed to treatment by his primary care physician. Anxiety and depression appear to be the most prominent issues facing the client at the present time; however, the client both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Existential Psychotherapy.. Awareness of Ultimate Concern ?cw] Anxiety ?cw] Defense Mechanism.. The Capacity for Self-Awareness.. Freedom and Responsibility.. Striving for Identity and Relationships with Others.. Anxiety as a...»

The Application of Metacognitive Reading Strategies by Learning From and Teaching Disabled Students in the Regular Classroom

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/24/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «As a child, I was an average reader but never enjoyed reading. I especially dreaded reading chapter books because once I had completed the book I had forgotten what had happened at the beginning. Even though I struggled with the comprehension of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Literature Review.. Reading and the Learning Disabled Student .. Metacognition.. Transfer of Skills.. Perkins and Grotzer.. Quicke and Winter.. Methodology.. Population.. Data Collection.. Analysis.. Conclusion.....»

A historical overview of the Borobudur temple

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Indonesia is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Buddhist monument of Borobudur. Although this monument is not one of the most widely known wonders of the globe it clearly represents a pinnacle of both architectural development and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Location and Environment.. Buddhism in Java.. The Monument.. Monument with a Message.. Architectural History and Symbolic Meaning.. Borobudur as a Mountain, Stupa and Mandala.. The Mahakarmavibhangga.. Jatakas and Avadanas.. The...»

Into the Mystic: The Possibility of Human Extinction

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Evolution: In order to understand the next twelve pages of this paper, it is necessary to review the basics of biological evolution and its constituents. Evolution is much more than just change over time. For example, a caterpillar changes into a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Humble Beginnings.. Prerequisites.. Evolution.. Speciation.. Diversity.. Extinction.. Ancestry.. Signs of Aggression.. A Series of Unfortunate Events.. Dominance.. Superiority.. Serendipity.. The Brink of Extinction.. Cause and Effect .. Mass...»

Women in a Changing Economy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/20/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As of now, countries of South Asia comprise approximately one-sixth of the world's population. India, alone has over one billion inhabitants, and will soon surpass China as the world's most populous nation. In comparison with its size, this area...»

Synopsis abstract : «Within cultural or ethnic groups, there is a class hierarchy, and within different classes.. Cultural and Economic History.. The Place of Women in Karachi.. The Place of Women in Bombay.. A Comparison.....»

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...»

Case Brief, Analysis and Impact of Journalism Case Law

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Research papers   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Judith Miller, an investigative reporter for the New York Times, received a grand jury subpoena to testify regarding the leak of the identity of an undercover CIA agent, Valerie Plame. It was believed that Miller had information regarding which it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Facts of the Case.. Decision of the Court (Vote was 3-0).. Reasoning of the Court.. Analysis.....»

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...»

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