Abstract
This paper explains the cultivation theory that if a person plays too many games with acts of violence in them, he will be more prone to committing violent acts. The paper relates that much of the publicity surrounding this theory focuses on the negative aspects of the media. The paper then explores how the cultivation theory can be used to produce positive effects and examines how role models can be portrayed in a positive manner to bring about societal change for the better.

Outline:
Part I: Understanding Cultivation Theory
Part II: Massive Multi-Player Online Games and Cultivation Theory

From the Paper
"Television plays an integral role in US society, perhaps more so than in other countries. To understand the significant role that television plays, one must first take a step back in time, to the days before almost every household in America owned a television. Before television, people told each other stories. Grandparents told stories to children and neighbors told stories about the happenings of the world to each other. Information was passed by word of mouth. Long before television, there was the written word, such as newspapers, and later radio. However, not everyone had access to them. Not everyone could read, particularly in rural areas. Those who had access to newspapers and radio passed on the stories to others through word of mouth."

Tags:realism, social, interaction, violence, role, models, imitation, media, television, video, games

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This paper explores the importance of sugar cultivation for Cuba during the mid eighteenth century and late nineteenth century. This paper covers the rise and fall of the sugar industry in Cuba and how that affected Cuba's economy, the people of Cuba and Cuba's global relationships.

From the Paper
"Finally by the mid 1880's, Cuba received "new credit and investment capital, largely from the United States," that helped them raise sugar production by updating their milling technology in the remaining mills. (Perez, L., 1983, p. 132). Increasing sugar production increased the demand on supporting production capabilities like fuel and transportation. Because of this, the railroads expanded having the sugar industry provide "81 per cent of the total rail revenues," and providing jobs for 39.6 percent of the Cuban population. "

Tags:economy, Ten, Years, War, railroad, mill

Abstract
This paper discusses the theory of cultivation presented by George Gerbner. According to this theory, those who are in a habit of watching television for prolonged duration suffer from a distorted perception of reality. He is of the view that exposure to repeated acts of violence give rise to aggression and fear in "heavy viewers".

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In the history of human civilization, no one has attained greater popularity in the realm of conquest of great human civilizations in the world than Alexander the Great. This great leader, general and conqueror of early Western and Eastern civilizations in the world is renowned for his extraordinary ability to conquer and administer numerous cities and kingdoms. He is also regarded as the Great Emperor of human civilization during his time because of his ability to lead his military troops and maintain order and stability in his land despite various revolts and antagonism about his conquests, leadership abilities and decisions as a ruler. This paper presents a general biography of the life of Alexander the Great as the great leader of human civilization. However, the focus of this paper shows Alexander the Great not only as the conqueror of Western and Eastern kingdoms, but also as an individual dedicated to the cultivation of Hellenistic Civilization, which was the prevailing culture and society in his kingdoms during his time of reign.

From the Paper
"Aside from his title as King of Macedonia, he was also given the title of being the Emperor of Persia, and the son of Amon-Ra, the Sun god of the Egyptian mythology. Although he acquired numerous titles under these different cultures, Alexander the Great remained faithful to the cultivation of the Hellenistic Civilization that started during the reign of his father, King Phillip II. During his reign, Alexander the Great contributed significantly to the Hellenistic Civilization through the cultivation of Greek culture, society, and politics. In Greek politics, the conquests that Alexander conducted, his method of conquering kingdoms and vast lands, as well as his leadership skills, had been the model of what politics is like during the Hellenistic civilization. The conceptualization and emergence of the great and central city of Alexandria is a perfect example of the society and culture that Alexander the Great cultivated during his reign as Emperor of these conquered kingdoms."

Tags:Phillip, II, Macedonian, Pharos

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This paper discusses the dilemma faced by twentieth century Afro-American writers to either embrace or reject Anglo literary traditions and devices in their works. Gwendolyn Brooks and Zora Neale Hurston are used as examples.

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This paper considers the silk worm, processing, uses of silk, its improtance to China and why it is considered to be a luxury item.

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This paper discusses the harsh laws regarding the usage and cultivation of marijuana and explains the need to have punishments that are handed out in connection with marijuana crimes reduced. The author also presents the opposition's point of view on why marijuana should be illegal, and why people who are found guilty of possessing or cultivating marijuana should be given harsh prison sentences. The paper then compares the effects of marijuana to alcohol and argues that the effects of alcohol can be more deadly than that of marijuana.

From the Paper
"The real question is why is marijuana viewed as being such a threat to society? What makes marijuana so harmful that these strict laws and sentences must be enforced and imposed? Is marijuana really that much more harmful than alcohol? When was the last time that someone was reported to have died from a marijuana overdose? I cannot think of any instance of where someone has had serious complications due to chronic marijuana use. Compared to alcohol, marijuana poses no more of a serious threat to a person's health."

Tags:drug abuse, laws. alcohol, substance abuse, punishment

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This paper discusses how Latin America has been struggling with some serious environmental concerns over the last two decades. Air and water pollution, pesticide abuse, soil degradation and deforestation are some of the pressing issues in this part of the world. Furthermore, this paper looks at the case of Argentina to see how the country, which has been struggling through an economic crisis, has seen the bitter end of an environmental catastrophe, and its efforts at redeeming the situation. The drastic effects of genetically modified crop cultivation (in particular GM Soya) and deforestation, the two most important environmental issues, are assessed in this essay.


Outline:
Introduction
GM Soya (A boon or Bane?)
Deforestation
Solutions to Environmental Problems
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The FSC, developed after the Rio Digenero summit in 1992, focused on the increased global requirement and the depletion of natural resources. FSC is a non-profit organization that offers environmentally sound solutions for managing forests around the world. Asides playing an active supporting role in developing the national and regional forest management standards, the FSC also works with local certifiers to ensure FSC compliance standards are met. In Argentina, the FSC is playing an active monitoring role, and thus the rapid deforestation activities from the paper and other industries, which were thus far unchecked, would now be carefully monitored and assessed for their environmental impact. The Success of the FSC initiative can be attested by the fact that six plantation companies in the country namely Santa Barbara SRL, Faplac, Fiplasto, Forestal Las Marias, Lipsia, Tabepicua, and the Union Bank of Switzerland have become FSC certified bringing a total forest area of around 131,000 hectares under the FSC certification process."

Tags:genetically modified, crops deforestation solutions argentina effects

Abstract
An insight into the history of Artemia cultivation (shrimp production) including an explanation of different types and analysis of the ideal conditions for their breeding.

From the Paper
"Prior to 1950 mariculture involved trapping baby fish and shrimps during high tides in ponds with gates built on mudflats. Many years of research have led to improved and more efficient systems. Now, most oyster, mussel, shrimp and seaweed culture are of semi-intensive type. This has been accomplished by artificial breeding of superior stock. Artificial feed has been developed to maximize health and growth. Many improvements have been made in the health and management of shrimp and other cultured species (FAO, 1999). This has been largely due to an increasingly larger demand. In 1997, approximately 50% of all mariculture is preformed by way of mudflat culture in which a building is built in a pond in a mudflat. This is used for artemia as well as fish (FAO, 1999). "

Tags:aquaculture, shrimp, mariculture, cultured, species, natural, habitat

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This paper describes the history of marijuana use, particularly in America. Additionally, the cultivation, sale and government response to marijuana are discussed. The author argues that because marijuana use is so widespread, the drug should be legalized.

From the Paper
"The discovery of marijuana dates back to 10,000 B.C. The Chinese used the plant to make clothing and fabric. Later they realized the plants pain reliving abilities and began using it medicinally. Since its discovery the popularity of marijuana has increased significantly. It has become the most commonly used drug in the world. It is estimated that more than 1.5 billion people have tried marijuana before. (Shalala, 1995, p.10) America's fascination with the drug came about in the early 1900's. Through the times it gained popularity through word of mouth, the entertainment industry, and the media. Marijuana has deeply imbedded roots in our culture and continues to stand the test of time by being the most widely used illegal drug in America.
Marijuana Use in America began in the early 1900's. Though marijuana has existed for thousands of years, Mexican immigrant workers first introduced it into America in the Midwest. During the beginning of the 20th century, when a large number of Mexicans entered this country, marijuana came with them."

Tags:dope, drug, drugs, hemp, history, illegal, law, laws, marijuana, pot, term, weed