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The paper explores Picasso's drawing characteristics, taking into account such things as line quality and fluidity; tonal range and contrast; the use of light and space by the master; and more.

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"The following paper will explore Picasso's drawing characteristics, taking into account such things as line quality and fluidity; tonal range and contrast; the use of light and space by the master; the expression conveyed by his work (or at least representative samplings of that work); and the movement found in his drawings. In the interests of clarity, this paper will look at the evolution of Picasso by looking at three famous drawings of his and discuss the drawing characteristics mentioned above for each one of them. Overall, it is best to argue that his work became more polished as he grew older and that he was able to add subtlety to the.."

Tags:picasso, drawings, look

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This paper reviews the article "Representations of the Child's Social Behavior and Attachment to the Kindergarten Teacher in Their Drawing", written by Zlatka Cugmas. The paper discusses the findings of the study that examined children's drawings in order to determine whether a significant attachment relationship can exist between a child and a caregiver that is non-maternal. It discusses the methods, results and discussion of the study, as well as reviews the strengths and significance of the study.

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"The discussion in the article indicated that the use of drawings as a representation of what type of social behavior a child has appeared to be very logical and realistic when determining what type of attachment these children have to their kindergarten teacher. However, there are limitations to this particular type of research that are also important to note. One concern was that this type of study may not apply to children as they get older, since the older children in the study drew differently and in better proportion than the younger children. Another limitation and concern for the study was that all of the information that was gathered about the behavior of the children came only from one source - their teacher. This produces a "halo" effect that indicates that future study should include the observations and understandings of other competent individuals to get a clear picture of the issue."

Tags:relationship, preschool, student

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This paper discusses chapter 13 of Anthony Shadid's chronicle of the American military's recent experience in Baghdad, "Night Draws Near." The paper discusses the title of the chapter, "A Bad Muslim" and then looks specifically at American incomprehension of the Middle East and how it is a reoccurring pattern in American history. The paper looks at how Shadid's chapter 13 reflects this incomprehension.

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"American incomprehension of the Middle East is a reoccurring pattern in American history. It lies partially misunderstanding of how America's close ties with Israel make it seem partisan in Arab eyes, not a neutral force as it regards itself, in its own democratic vision. It lies partially in the American ideal of secularism that is so anathema to the Middle East. Americans thought that ancient rivalries in Iraq could be swept away with new a new form of governance, with democratic ideals that America regards as universal ideals, and with superior but just military force. America thought that the terrors of the Saddam Hussein regime were enough to eradicate the hatred of America and the ideology of militant Islam. Instead, the chaos of civil war made religion and the identity afforded by nationalism even more comforting to Iraqis. Of course, it is not only in the Middle East that America has made this mistake: "Their destiny will be the same as in Vietnam," says one Iraqi (285). Hearing unfortunate American involvement in a foreign land analogized with Vietnam is nothing new for Americans, but it sounds especially chilling in the voice of an Iraqi, not just in the voice of an American critiquing the Iraqi war."

Tags:Islam, democracy, mindset, secular

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The paper offers a critical review of David Goutor's well-regarded (but not perfect) essay, "Drawing Different Lines of Colour: The Mainstream English Canadian Labour Movement's Approach to Blacks and the Chinese, 1880-1914." The paper relates that this essay was originally published in 2005 and appeared on pages 55-76 of the periodical, "Labour: Studies in Working Class History of the Americas," vol.2, no.1. The paper explains that the topic of the article, as one can probably glean from the title, is the differential treatment Chinese workers received from Canadian "mainstream" unions in the aforementioned years as compared to the treatment given to African-Canadian workers. The paper then explains that the essential argument at the center of Goutor's essay appears to be this: Canadian labour leaders viewed Chinese workers with disdain because they feared those workers, saw them as just the sort of "debased" employees rapacious capitalists sought for their factories, and because there was a sense that their first allegiance was to somewhere other than Canada. Conversely, African-Canadians were viewed as the heroic survivors of slavery - and many labour militants at the turn of the twentieth century equated the black struggle of only a few decades earlier with their own struggle for dignity in the workplace (Goutor 55-57). According to this paper, it is a provocative thesis, and while this writer happens to believe that Goutor's assessment of things is primarily accurate, the writer also believes that his work suffers from some critical methodological errors in terms of the sources he uses and the manner in which he applies those sources to defending his thesis.

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"The following short paper is a critical review of David Goutor's well-regarded (but not perfect) essay, "Drawing Different Lines of Colour: The Mainstream English Canadian Labour Movement's Approach to Blacks and the Chinese, 1880-1914." The essay was originally published in 2005 and appeared on pages 55-76 of the periodical, "Labour: Studies in Working Class History of the Americas", vol.2, no.1. The topic of the article, as one can probably glean from the title, is the differential treatment Chinese workers received from Canadian "mainstream" unions in the..."

Tags:david, goutor, analysis

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes Claire Harris' "Drawing Down a Daughter", explaining it as a book that is not to be described simply. The paper reports that the book is basically a prose poem but also incorporates other styles of writing such as stream of consciousness and life writing. The paper also reports that the book contains a number of interrelated themes but the central one concerns the concept of birthgift. To understand that theme it is essential to understand cultural context which is primarily African as well as Caribbean.

Tags:type, imagery, culture

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This paper studies deportations of immigrants based on crimes of "moral turpitude". The paper analyzes where courts should draw the line on these crimes. The paper begins with an historical overview of the legal precedent for the decisions. Since early in the history of U.S. federal immigration laws, explains the paper, criminal activity has been grounds for denying admission to the country, as well as for expelling or deporting immigrants. In the past decade, however, the number of deportations has dramatically increased, as the category of crimes involving "moral turpitude" has been significantly expanded. This research-based paper cites relevant case law in arguing that standards should be made more uniform.

Outline:
Introduction
Legislative History
Deportation Factors and Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude
Drawing the Line in Cases involving Moral Turpitude
Immigration Cases Involving Crimes of Moral Turpitude
Effect of Discrepancies in Cases involving Moral Turpitude or Aggravated Felonies
Conclusion

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"As a result of the legislation, crimes involving moral turpitude, which rendered an individual deportable, essentially now included every possible offense. Cancellation relief is now wholly unavailable to anyone with an aggravated felony conviction. Asylum and withholding of removal, since 1990, have been likewise barred to aggravated felons. Withholding is now possible for an aggravated felon if the sentence was for less than five years, although immigration judges retain discretion to find that a lesser offense is nonetheless a particularly serious crime barring the criminal from refugee protections. The broadening of the definition of an aggravated felony has raised many questions as to where the line should be drawn involving crimes of moral turpitude. As a result of the broadening, practically any alien who commits a nontrivial crime, is subject to automatic expulsion. This is especially true if the crime fits one of the 21 paragraphs of the new definition of an aggravated felony. This result ensues even if the alien has been a lawful permanent resident since childhood, the crime and punishment took place decades ago, and he otherwise has a completely clean record."

Tags:citizenship, immigrtaion, illegal, immigrant, crime, felony, exportation, alien, migrant, case, law

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The paper argues that privacy is very important in a liberal, democratic state and that it should be extended to the fullest practicable extent. At the same time, however, the paper notes that privacy concerns have to be balanced against the understandable need to protect others in society - this is especially true in a day and age of global terrorism. As a result of all this, the writer proposes that we should draw the line on surveillance in the following way: in the public space (most notably the work space) we should permit video surveillance, visual surveillance, and intermittent "checks" on employees (including their personal belongings) just as long as the surveillance (and resultant searches) adheres to the standard of reasonableness articulated by the United States Supreme Court in O'Connor v. Ortega (1987). Turning to the private sphere, this writer holds that the much tougher standard of probable cause should be employed when it comes to watching and/or searching a citizen's private dwelling - mostly because he believes that there is less imminent danger to the public if an illegal act is transpiring here than in, say, the workplace. In any case, a significant component of this paper is also set aside to looking at different types of surveillance approaches or activities and when and where each one is defensible - and when and where each one is not. In the end, the writer concludes that our society does itself a grave injury by not ensuring that the prying eyes of the government cannot intrude into the inner sanctum of our lives.

Tags:surveillance, privacy, constitution

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In this essay, the writer argues that privacy is very important in a liberal, democratic state and that it should be extended to the fullest practicable extent. At the same time, the writer also maintains that privacy concerns have to be balanced against the understandable need to protect others in society - this is especially true in a day and age of global terrorism. As a result of all this, the writer proposes that one should draw the line on surveillance in the following way: In the public space one should permit video surveillance, visual surveillance, and intermittent "checks" on employees just as long as the surveillance adheres to the standard of reasonableness articulated by the United States Supreme Court in "O'Connor v. Ortega". Turning to the private sphere, the writer holds that the much tougher standard of probable cause should be employed when it comes to watching and/or searching a citizen's private dwelling. A significant component of this paper is also set aside to looking at different types of surveillance approaches or activities and when and where each one is defensible - and when and where each one is not. The writer concludes that society does itself a grave injury by not ensuring that the prying eyes of the government cannot intrude into the inner sanctum of our lives.

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"For one thing, the more traditional Fourth Amendment warrant and probable-cause requirements - requirements that permitted law enforcement searches of the personal possessions of private citizens - should really only apply in instances where a private dwelling is being searched or a personal vehicle is being searched; in cases where it is a desk or file or locker at a place of business, "reasonableness" alone is sufficient because the smooth operation of the workplace demands that investigations be launched periodically when an employee's performance or conduct is damaging to the organization. Additionally, when people enter someone else's private dwelling, they usually do so because they have been invited into that dwelling; to simply invite oneself in is, of course, tantamount to criminal trespass. Conversely, when people enter a public space to work, they are not doing so of their own volition but because they have a contractual obligation to do so; in other words, if they decline to appear (enter into that public space) for work without a legitimate reason (such as illness) or without proper notification, they run the risk of being ejected from their position. Because other people have to be present, a safety issue inevitably comes into play in public spaces - one that demands reasonable precautions be undertaken by management to protect others from possible harm."

Tags:standard, public, prying, private

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This paper addresses the crucial need for parental involvement in children's education. Based on relevant and extensive research and evaluation of reports by some of the experts in the related field, the paper will draw sound conclusions while synthesizing research findings.

Tags:EDUCATION / CURRICULUM THEORY AND ISSUES, parental involvement education

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This paper discusses the ways that artistic activism portrays Korean girls who were sent to serve military brothels of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) throughout occupied Asia, during World War II. It discusses how, together with international law, litigation and documentation, artistic activism has attempted to draw more supporters to the comfort women's cause.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Artistic Activism
Exhibits in North America
Concluding Discussion

From the Paper
"Far work continues to be promised in the future, as more women and other artists take up the cause of the comfort women, making use of their testimony collected in several countries and what are said to be numerous surviving photographs taken shortly after the end of the War or at different times in the surviving comfort women's futures. For viewers not at all interested in imperial Japan's atrocities in Asia or the comfort women in particular, each work discussed in this paper, nonetheless, succeeds in a kind of informal reminder that what we see in the exterior or a person, or in perceptible emotions, can tell very little indeed as to a person's precise life experience. Of the third or so of comfort women to survive their existences of being military prostitutes, each had an horrendous story of devaluation, violence and injuries of all kinds."

Tags:testimony, IJA, brothel