Abstract
The paper presents the thesis that as global warming causes the earth's average temperatures to rise, crop production will experience a decrease. The paper discusses how temperature extremes have been shown to dramatically reduce the agricultural productivity potential. The paper relates that technology will play an important part in the production of crops and wealthier countries will be better prepared for technological supports. The paper points out that while there are conflicting reports concerning the specific effects of global warming and climate change, it is clear that farmers must be willing to enter a process that includes ongoing assessment and adaptation to the changes that are occurring.

Outline:
Statement of Topic
Statement of Thesis
Conceptualization
Literature Review
Summary & Conclusion

From the Paper
"One important factor to crop production, and specifically fruit crop production is that failures are likely to occur due to the early growth of these crops in warmer weather resulting in the loss of crops due to cold snaps. This has been noted in the research in the foregoing literature. As well, there are agriculture crops that will initially be more productive however, the literature in the foregoing review has illustrated the likelihood that in the longer run, crops certain crops will be less productive due to higher temperatures."

Tags:climate, change, forecasts, food, weather, agriculture

Abstract
The following paper examines how the "Cream of the Crop" gives one a sense of the value of an elite education, however, it is of the writer's opinion that a comparison of their subjects to graduates of less prestigious schools might have given a broader picture of the importance of an elite education.

From the Paper
"In Cream of the Crop: The Impact of Elite Education on the Decade After College, Katchadourian and Boli examine not only how the college you attend, but the choices you make while in college shape and mold the rest of your life. In this book, a group of Stanford University alumni are followed for ten years after graduation (Katchadourian, 1994). It shows how decisions they made in college affected their family and career choices. It focuses on their professional careers, experiences in the workplace, their personal lives and their life's reflections a decade after graduation. This book is the first to examine these issues systematically (Katchadourian, 1994)."

Tags:Stanford, graduation, professional, balanced, career, careerists, intellectuals, strivers, unconnected

Abstract
This paper explains that W. O. Thompson's "Concentric Circles of Concern" is a thoughtful consideration of the biblical model for life-style evangelism. This book, the author believes, provides a useful resource to aid the believer in assessing the state of his or her relationships and pursuing opportunities within the context of the gospel. However, the paper asserts that Thompson does not emphasize enough that, when such opportunities present themselves, the believer must be careful to present the biblical gospel in its entirety and not merely as a cure-all for this-worldly concerns.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Summary
Evaluation
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Person x is understood to be the unknown stranger one encounters in the normal consequence of life. This person, while certainly a legitimate candidate for evangelism, is in a different position relationally than all of the other categories, in that person x does not know if the words of the evangelist are consistent with the lifestyle of the evangelist. However, for all of the other levels, the relationship must be credible and consistent or the words will come across hypocritical. These relationships are, then, paramount to Thompson's system, and he deals with each in turn."

Tags:discipleship life-style evangelism, relationships bridges redemption

Abstract
This paper examines how the movie "Signs" is more about faith than it is about either crop circles or aliens. Although the plot centers around the imminent arrival of extraterrestrial beings and what that arrival entails, the film focuses on the disillusioned Reverend Graham Hess, played by Mel Gibson. Following the untimely death of his wife, Hess loses his faith in God and renounces the church.

From the Paper
"This loss of faith is established early in the film, when he tells the police officer to "please stop calling me Father," and this theme is reexamined throughout the film as Hess confronts the alien presence. Flashbacks and conversations with family members eventually restore Hess's faith in the church. However, religion is only one expression of faith; faith in God and religion is ostensible, but so is the faith in the unseen, in reason, or even in the status quo. Confronted with a foreign, incomprehensible, and frightening reality, various characters in "Signs" develop an individual faith. According to the Gage dictionary, faith means "believing without proof." Therefore, the children and all the people who believe that the signs signal the arrival of extraterrestrials have faith that these beings exist even before they witness them. It is not until Graham Hess sees the green, gnarled claw of the alien in Ray Reddy's pantry that the audience and Hess--can believe without a doubt that the aliens exist. "Signs" sets up a definition of faith that encompasses primarily faith in religion, but expands this definition to entail faith in family, in miracles, and in any power greater than material life."

Tags:faith, church, crop, circle, alien

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This paper discusses the last two Cantos of Dante's Inferno and considers how the punishments at this and earlier levels reflect Medieval theology

Abstract
This is a detailed descriptive, persuasive paper about the effects of genetically modified crops. The author discusses genetic engineering and clearly defines many difficult biological terms, and how the Food and Drug Administration plays a major role in the legalization of genetically modified crops.

From the Paper
"Genetically engineered crops have killed dozens of people throughout the United States of America and Europe , and have harmed thousands of others. Governments of the world should outlaw genetically modified agricultural products to ensure that no other lives will be susceptible to the same type of danger. Scientists first designed genetically altered crops to resist herbicides. Genetically modified crops were also not intended for human consumption. In fact, they were intended for better yields, resistance to herbicides, and cheaper feed for livestock, such as cattle, sheep, poultry, etc. The FDA is now investigating genetically modified crops to see if they should ban them in the United States of America ."

Tags:corn, engineered, genetic, modified, plants, fda, dna, bio

Abstract
The paper discusses how, as the Earth's average temperature rises, crop production decreases. The paper notes the significance of a decrease in crop production and provides a literature review. The paper shows how, in general, global warming has a negative effect on crop production and the unpredictability of climatic change can also have a negative effect on crop production when farmers are ill-prepared. The paper points out, however, that although many crops will suffer, certain crops such as winter wheat seem to thrive in the global warming models.

Outline:
Introduction
Hypothesis
Conceptualization
Journal Article Summaries
Summary

From the Paper
"Peng et al. (2004) explore the affect of higher night temperatures, from global warming, on rice production. They evaluated these effects by a direct study on the effects of global warming on crop production, by analyzing weather data at the International Rice Research Institute Farm, from the years 1979 to 2003. They examined temperature trends and how they related to rice yield, by using the data obtained from irrigated field experiments, that were conducted at the International Rice Research Institute Farm. The researchers found that rice production fell 10 percent for each 1o C increase in minimum temperature. However, maximum temperature had an insignificant effect on crop yield. Therefore the researchers concluded that there was direct evidence that rice yields decreased with increased nighttime temperature associated with global warming."

Tags:climate, change, rice, wheat, maize, temperature

Abstract
This paper focuses on rice, an essential crop relied upon by masses of people in the world. The paper explains that global economies and challenges have long faced the crop, and the people and areas that grow it, as have changes in cultural and regional demographics. The paper covers the role of rice in water dependency and utilization, the increasing urbanization that creates the demand for more high-yield, low-price crops, and the increasing role of technology in rice production. The paper concludes that with the rapidly changing global economy, rice is likely to remain in high, and ever increasing, demand.

From the Paper
"What are the major environmental impacts related to its production and processing? One of the most important environmental impacts of rice production, and especially high yield production has been over utilization of the water supply. Water is a scarce commodity in many nations, even some of those who are high producers of rice, such as India, where extensive drought has threatened its place in the global rice production and distribution market. (Latham, 1998, p. 11) New Technology and programs are being created and implemented daily to support higher yields with less water use. (Worldwatch, December 2007, "More Rice For Less Water")
"What are the significant global trends in how, where, and/or why this crop is produced and traded? With the growth of technology, increase in urbanized populations and increasing populations in general the changes is rice crops has created far fewer regional varieties as well as mass production of high yield of only a few variety forms with high demands for lower prices. (WWF, "Agriculture and Environment: Commodities: Overview Rice," NP)"

Tags:high-yield, farming, grain, globalization

Abstract
This paper discusses an article that appeared in a 2008 version of the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The paper explains its argument that the land used for bioenergy crop production should not be food agriculture land or forest area, but rather abandoned farm and pasture land, since this could have substantial positive effects for poorer nations with smaller energy consumption.

From the Paper
"This paper shall discuss a journal article that appeared in Environmental Science Technology that looks at the use of abandoned agricultural land as a potential space for the growth of bioenergy crops.
"Where is the Smartest Place to Plant Bioenergy Crops? Given the growing alarm over climate change and its effects on the Earth's ecosystem, many scientists, engineers, activists and politicians have brought forth ideas on methods to combat these issues. Taken in concert with rising fossil fuel-based energy supplies, and there has been a substantial amount of interest and investment placed into the production..."

Tags:bioenergy, crops, agriculture

Abstract
This paper discusses UFO theories and research which support the theory that, while UFOs have not been proven, they do in fact exist. The paper bases its position upon individual experience, historical evidence and the actions of scientists who, like the majority of the population, realize that it is more possible for life to exist "out there" than for the opposite to be true.

Tags:UFO, theories, extraterrestrial, NASA, crop circles, Stonehenge, conspiracy