Abstract
The paper discusses how to attract more convention business to a city. The economic benefits of conventions and expositions are outlined. The paper addresses the issues of space--hotel facilities, exhibit space. It also looks at monetary issues.

Tags:conventions, trade shows, marketing, cities

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This paper examines the impact of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child upon the treatment of children in war-torn Africa. The paper briefly details the impact of the UN convention upon the treatment of children in Africa and what the UN plans upon doing to those who mistreat the young and defenseless. Additionally, the paper describes ways in which children are mistreated and abused on the African continent and underscores the types of abuse children in Liberia and Sierra Leone must endure at the hands of adults.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at the impact of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child upon the treatment of children in war-torn Africa. The paper will briefly detail the impact - it appears to be a marginal one at first glance - of the UN convention upon the treatment of children in Africa and what the UN plans upon doing to those who mistreat the young and defenceless. The next few pages will also briefly detail some of the ways in which children are mistreated and abused on the African continent and will underscore the types of abuse..."

Tags:convention, right, child

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This paper describes the events of the 1968 Democratic Convention which has become one of the most well known political conventions in United States history. According to the paper, this was not only for the political processes that took place within but also for the violent demonstrations that took place outside it throughout Chicago. As a result of the demonstrations, the paper notes that many people were arrested, the most famous becoming part of what would come to be known as the "Chicago Seven."

From the Paper
"The violence which took place outside the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago has been variously attributed to a general confusion among widely different protest groups ("Chicago Seven"), or to the imposed park curfew and excessive police presence used by Mayor Daley, who expected violence well in advance ("DNC"), though one defendant in the Chicago Seven trial claimed in his defense that the conspiracy for which they were arrested was only intended as street theater ("Jurist.") It is our thesis that the nationwide climate of protest against the Vietnam war and the general atmosphere of tension had simply climaxed during this critical convention..."

Tags:convention, 1968, chicago seven

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This paper compares of two articles dealing with the Constitutional Convention process and North-South differences. It looks at the issue of slavery and the three-fifths clause to accommodate the South. It also examines the negotiation process at the conventions and the role of James Madison.

Tags:constitutional convention

James Madison, delegates, slavery

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Federalism

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This paper examines the events that occurred at the Philadelphia Convention in 1787 during which the United States Constitution was drafted. It examines the issues and controversies, and the compromises that were used to reach accord on issues such as representation, the creation of a chief executive, and slavery.

From the Paper
"According to an essay published on the U.S. Constitution net website, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 produced the most enduring Constitution ever created. Although the United States existed prior to the ratification of the Constitution, it was a nation held together by the Articles of Confederation which was recognized by many people at the time as a largely ineffective document. For example, under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government had no authority to regulate trade between and among the states. Also, Congress could..."

Tags:The Philadelphia Convention, Constitution, United States, Hamilton, Madison, Washington, Hancock, Compromise, States Rights, Federalist a Slavery, Trade, Balance of Power

Abstract
This essay focuses on British Soap Opera and its conventions. It gives a brief history of the soap opera genre and it origins. It gives examples of current and past british soap operas and their popularity and reasons for it. It also looks at theories of audience enjoyment and uses for such media.

From the Paper
"The soap opera genre originates from the American radio serials of the 1930's so called because of their sponsorship by major soap powder companies. Due to its incredible success the genre grew and by the 1950's it had developed into television productions. The first soap to be televised in Britain was The Groves, which first aired in 1954 and lasted for three years. It was followed by what is now the longest running and most successful soap in Britain, Coronation Street. Rival terrestrial channels soon picked up on the success of Coronation Street (and the soap opera genre in general), this resulted in the arrival of Channel 4's Brookside in 1982, followed by the BBC's EastEnders in 1986."

Tags:conventions, eastenders, genre, soap, television, viewing, opera, British, BBC

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This paper explores the conventional, alternative and combined treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. This paper discusses the risks and benefits associated with each of the therapies, and with a combination of all three therapies.

From the Paper
"Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder which affects up to 20 percent of the North American adult population. The condition is characterized by chronic symptoms of pain and changed bowel habits. Irritable bowel syndrome produces a serious impact on quality of life, and also creates an enormous drain on healthcare resources. The use of alternative medicine either alone or in combination with conventional medicine is effective in resolving these issues."

Tags:alternative, conventional, medicine

Abstract
The paper discusses the Genocide Convention and examines whether the Convention is still relevant as the foremost legal instrument dealing with the most heinous crime known to mankind. The paper analyzes the Convention as it stands, and whether it is indeed in urgent need of revision.

Outline:
The Genocide Convention
Background To Genocide Convention
Analysis of the Convention
Advantages of the Convention
Disadvantages of the Convention
Revision Of Convention
Definition of Genocide

From the Paper
"Since the end of the Cold War, genocide has been coming under increasing scrutiny, as sociologists focus on the many shortcomings of the Convention . The Convention is concerned with both punishment and prevention. The former aspect has attracted most attention , whilst it has generally been perceived that the latter aim has failed to be realised. When the Convention was drafted, the crime was primarily committed against groups of people because of their ethnic, religious or racial backgrounds, usually by the territorial state .
"The concept of formally prosecuting them was at that time revolutionary, and Lemkin had considerable opposition against his proposed definitions and legislation. Lemkin, as an academic, wanted a drafting reflecting his stance of 'no-tolerance', whilst the states wanted clauses that would not compel them to intervene, or prevent them from any course of action they may wish to pursue. These conflicting objectives gave rise to the present Convention, and need to be kept in mind whilst examining it."

Tags:ecological, destruction, sexuality, and, gender, political, killings

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This paper states that, although some people feel that contemporary, image-laden U.S. political party conventions are no longer important, for every dull convention, there are those where vital issues were decided such as the divisive split between the Democrats and the 'Dixiecrats' in 1940. The paper relates the debate on the effects, created by televising the national convention, on the nature of the conventions themselves. The paper also reviews several Democratic and Republican conventions from the 19th to the 21st century. The paper concludes, that, no matter how carefully scripted the convention and how certain the nominee, that politics is a volatile mixture, which cannot be micromanaged by any political party.

From the Paper
"This is why, in the 21st century, the current Democratic race is causing such anxiety within the party. It is feared that if the convention is called to play an important role in determining the candidate, as conventions were traditionally 'supposed to' in the 19th century it will simply present a negative image of the party to the public, and suggest that the Democrats are not really a party, but two opposing camps of contentious ideologies at war."

Tags:drama platforms resolutions ideology, televised violent protests

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This paper on the pastoral convention in poetry describes the historical roots of the convention and its development. It shows that pastoral poetry is more than a mere convention and many works pertaining to the convention are of a high literary merit with social, political and personal thoughts evident in the work that can only be truly appreciated if they are examined in detail beyond the face value. The paper uses examples of poems that may be seemingly relatively simple with the themes of the convention have a deeper meaning that depends on the reader's interpretation.

From the Paper
"Pastoral Poetry is a literary work dealing with the lives of shepherds or rural life in general. It typically draws a contrast between the innocence and serenity of simple country life and the misery and corruption of the city, especially court life. The Pastoral imitates rural life, usually the life of an imaginary Golden Age, in which the loves of shepherds and shepherdesses play a prominent part. The term today loosely pertains to poetry that contains a reference to rural life."

Tags:ecologue, elizabethan, idyll, love, pastoral, poetry, theocritus, virgil, poem, rural, golden, age, shepherd