Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the issue of social science as it affects lawmaking and examines an issue that has the potential to become new policy--the rising rate of deaths due to amusement park rides. Using the case of Gabriela Garin as an example, a hypothetical court case is outlined.

From the Paper
"An issue surfacing in recent news stories with implications for the law is the unprecedented number of deaths related to amusement park rides. Just in the past few weeks alone several new deaths have occurred including a year-old girl who lost consciousness on the Rock n Roller Coaster at a Disneyland resort before dying and four separate deaths at Rye Playland Frost Rye Playland."

Tags:sociology, law, amicus curiae, brief, social science, amusement park, death, accident, ride, Playland, Disneyland

Abstract
This paper provides a review of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's special performance of "The Inca Trail," which the author attended in October of 2008. The paper describes the venue, musical styles, unexpected pieces, and varying pace. The author shares personal impressions and feelings evoked by the songs, such as "Illapa" by Gabriela Lena Frank, detailing its traditional South American instruments and mysterious melodies that create the feel of the jungle and make one think of a tall mountain with lofty clouds floating by. The paper concludes with the author's assessment of the concert as an enjoyable experience that was rather edgy, compared to the usual classical faire that includes Mozart, Bach, or Tchaikovsky.

From the Paper
"The musical menu consisted of a number of pieces that were supposed to be reminiscent of the Incan Empire. It was classical, with instrumentation such as the claves and panpipe to add a South American feel. My favorite piece was Illapa, by Gabriela Lena Frank, which used traditional South American instruments and mysterious melodies and rhythms to bring the feel of the jungle to your seats. This piece is billed as a tone poem for flute. It does not follow any of the known classical forms."

Tags:classical, concert, South, American, Peruvian, music, Illapa

Abstract
This paper provides information regarding Pablo Neruda's life as a poet, and determines his major influences in his famous works. The paper provides a critical analysis of three poems extracted from Neruda's latest volume in poetry, entitled, "Winter Garden." This analysis provides and supports the main thesis of this paper, that being, Pablo Neruda's poetry is influenced mainly by his experiences while in exile from his homeland, Chile, his affiliation to the Communist Party, and his being a great believer for social equality and reform.

From the Paper
"Pablo Neruda is one of the most renowned poets not only in Latin America, but also from across the globe as well. English and American poets have long dominated the world of poetry, and Neruda was among the few literary writers who broke this trend. Neruda has achieved various achievements and great endeavors thru his exceptional work in poetry. One great achievement that was given to him was the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he received in 1971. Pablo Neruda's work in poetry mainly uses social reform (ideas influenced because of his being a Communist), his suffering during his exile from Chile, his motherland, and his love for Chile as its main themes."

Tags:chile, nobel, mistral, exile, communism