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Rhetorical Analysis of "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, 2008.
A discussion of Thomas Paine's essay "Common Sense".
1,096 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the literary techniques, and the function of the techniques Thomas Paine uses in his essay, "Common Sense". The author analyzes the way Paine engages his readers and uses the contrast to illustrate the varying views of a wide variety of individuals. The paper also discusses how Paine uses the essay as an opportunity to open the readers' eyes to the similarities in man regardless of his location or circumstances.
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"Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" appears in conjunction with other works of literature that came out in the 2002 'Heath Anthology of American Literature'. In the writing, Paine reports that he in no ways wants to sway the opinions of the reader, yet he hopes to inform them and help bring clarity and understanding to the occurrences discussed in his writing. "I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense." This intro leads into a rather convincing essay."
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ARTEK Pioneer Camp, 2008.
Relates the history of the Soviet ARTEK Pioneer summer camp in which youth were indoctrinated into the Communist philosophy.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that the Soviet Union Pioneer summer camp called ARTEK was founded in 1925 along the Black Sea, a beautiful setting in the Crimea near Yalta, which is now in the Ukraine. Foreign children also were welcomed to the camp in hope that they would get a favorable view of the Soviet Union. The paper describes its unique physical structures, the way the camp was run and its importance to the Soviet culture. The paper also discuses the history of child welfare under the communists.
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"No matter how well connected a child was within the framework of the Communist Soviet hierarchy at that time, the Times' writer explains, and even if you were the best student in your class or the child of a "Hero of Soviet Labor," you were only allowed to spend one summer of your life at ARTEK.
"It was a high honor to qualify to go to ARTEK, although it wasn't all singing songs, sailing, swimming and having arts and crafts sessions, Specter continues. The students were marched through potato fields in gas masks, and made to perform military-themed exercises."
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Congress and the Judiciary, 2008.
A review of the relationship between the U.S. federal judiciary and the U.S. Congress.
926 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper offers a brief review of the primary duties of the Congress (the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives) and of the judiciary. The paper then presents examples of judicial/legislative dynamics, namely, the issue of executive power subsequent to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the continuing controversy surrounding prisoners at Guantanamo in Cuba.
Outline:
Introduction
Examples of Judicial/Legislative Dynamics
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"It is interesting that the legislators back in the 18th Century who wrote the Constitution did not specifically give the judiciary the power to check the laws Congress passes in order to verify (and interpret) their Constitutionality. That judicial authority is an "implied power" (strengthened through Marbury v. Madison in 1803), while Congress's authority to oversee the judiciary is an explicit power, written into Constitution in Article 1. But both sources of power are wielded with great authority and much media attention in the United States today."
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"The American Presidency: An Intellectual History", 2008.
A review of the book "The American Presidency: An Intellectual History", by American historian, Forrest McDonald.
1,043 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses Forrest McDonald's book, "The American Presidency: An Intellectual History", which provides an in-depth analysis of the presidency and serves as a useful tool for anyone interested in learning about the office of the president of the United States. The paper comments that McDonald offers a realistic view of the office of the presidency covering the history of the office from its inception, beginning with English law and constitutional custom, to the Clinton administration. The paper highlights that for history and political science enthusiasts and the novice wanting to learn more, this book makes learning about the presidency, understandable.
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"The primary theme we find in the book is that the president of the United States is obligated to play the role of "king-surrogate" (459) even though this is not exactly what the framers of the Constitution had in mind. McDonald asserts that the presidency is essentially a monarchy in disguise. McDonald also maintains that the office has declined since George Washington and Thomas Jefferson with the exception of Ronald Reagan who, "like Jefferson, brought to the presidency a fully conceived set of goals" (342) that in domestic affairs "were mutasis mutandis, much the same as Jefferson's had been" 342). McDonald also favors Richard Nixon, who he predicts will be remembered as one of America's great presidents "depending upon the course of history takes in the future" (468). McDonald leaves us with the ultimate question concerning the presidency, which asks if the office has become a "troubled and somewhat troublesome institution" (479). This is a question that only time can answer but McDonald leaves us with much to ponder. McDonald also provides an interesting "Afterthoughts" section that offers his insight on the president, including how the president keeps up with everything that is going on in the country. Furthermore, he shows us the psychological and physical toll the presidency can have on an individual. "
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Politics and Public Policy, 2008.
This paper evaluates how a country's public policy is impacted by the country's historical background and its population's support for the government, using India and Russia as case studies.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper compares Russia's and India's public policy sector to illustrate the relevance of country specificities in terms of public policies and institutions, as well as the importance of historical background in framing and developing such policies and institutions. The paper demonstrates how both countries have had difficulty establishing a proper public policy sector because of their historical backgrounds, their cultural traditions, and their current political situations.
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"The public policy sector is an important level of government in any modern country. It makes the connection between the government and the ones governed the population. In this sense it can also be considered to be a sign of democracy and of fair governance. However, there are countries in the world that have trouble in establishing and developing a proper public policy sector due to their historical background, their cultural tradition, but also their current political situation. Among such countries are India and Russia, two of the most important players on the international scene, great economic powers, and important forces in terms of the demographic aspect. A comparison between them can show both the relevance of country specificities in terms of public policies and institutions, as well as the importance of historical background in framing and developing such policies and institutions."
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Sub-prime Mortgage Crisis, 2008.
An overview of the origin and evolution of the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
2,705 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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The paper discusses the following key questions regarding the current sub-prime mortgage crisis: Why and how did it begin? Why didn't such a crisis occur in the past in this way? What exacerbated the sub-prime mortgage crisis once it started? The paper questions whether we are at a low point, and whether things will start to look better from now on, or whether there are additional shocks to our economic system that will continue to reverberate from the sub-prime mortgage crisis of recent years. Three graphs are included with the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
Thesis
Literature Review
Sources of the Sub-prime Mortgage Crisis
Why Did Mortgage Lenders Lend to Sub-prime Customers?
What about the Ratings Agencies?
Buyers of the Securities--why did they do it?
Conclusion
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"The Wall Street Journal warned that housing prices and associated mortgages were growing at an alarming rate as far back as the late 1990's. The primary concern was that housing prices were climbing faster than incomes, which was clearly unsustainable over the long term. Greenspan stayed quiet after his retirement at the head of the Federal Reserve until late in 2007. He said that the subprime crisis was "an accident waiting to happen." He went on to say that the subprime mortgage crisis was only one of several potential housing-related crises just waiting to happen, and that if it weren't in the US subprime market, it could be another housing-related crisis elsewhere in the world."
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OSHA Regulations in the Aircraft Cabin, 2008.
An examination of the need to implement Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations in the aircraft cabin environment.
2,418 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses the hazards that exist for aircraft cabin crew in the workplace. It describes the need for implementing OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations in the aircraft cabin environment. The paper then looks at the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) re-authorization bill which was created with the aim of clearly establishing guidelines for safety in the cabin regarding all issues pertaining to the employee's health, safety, injury and emergency requirements.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Some Potential Hazards
OSHA Enforcement Scheme and Enforcement Issues
Some Notes on the FAA Stand
Conclusion
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"From the facts detailed above it is clear that there exists a danger to the in-flight crew from various defects and hazards of aviation. There is no denying that injuries caused to personnel on account of tripping, falls are the major accidents to crew members is serious. The accident may be caused by slippery floors, tripping over baggage or air turbulence, fire hazards, smoke, or emissions, bacteria and fungal infections, reduced oxygen, low humidity and ozone problems with fumes, altitude and infectious diseases. As such we may say that there is discrimination for the flight crew and legal anomalies affect the enforcement and application. Power struggle and interdepartmental struggle has caused the non implementation of OSHA and it is therefore clear that there exists a need to include cabin crew into the ambit of protection. Since both the responsible agencies have failed to implement the existing regulations, it is suggested that the government form a body separately for the aviation industry. This agency must lay down rules of operation and safety of personnel for all aircraft that is registered with the US, enforcing the rules over the FAA on a statutory basis, rather than an inter-department understanding. That appears to be the only solution to this problem of not including flight staff because of bureaucratic rivalry."
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The Airline Industry, 2008.
An analysis of the economic effects of deregulation on the airline industry today.
1,973 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses the elasticity of supply and demand, positive and negative externalities, wage inequalities and monetary and fiscal policies. The paper then evaluates how the economy affects the success of this industry and identifies the economic influences that can affect the industry in a negative way.
Outline:
Introduction
Elasticity of Supply and Demand
Positive and Negative Externalities
Wage Inequality
How the Economy Affects the Airlines
Economic Influences which Can Affect the Industry in a Negative Way
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"This paper covers the airline industry in the United States, with some of the lessons learned since the start of deregulation in the 1970's to today. The airline's overall economics have changed significantly, from a government-controlled oligopoly to a free-for-all in which different airlines choose different economic strategies. Government regulation still plays a key economic role by limiting the participation of foreign investors and airlines, as well as the control on 'fifth freedoms,' which will be dealt with in this paper.
"It is this author's contention that the current airline industry is still in a state of disequilibrium which will be addressed through mergers and bankruptcies, and that a multi-tier service offering and consumer group segmentation will continue to drive competitors' strategies in different directions."
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Social Security, 2008.
This paper discusses the potential bankruptcy of the U.S. social security system.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses the vision behind the US social security system and explains the situation today where those retiring are fast overtaking the younger generation of employed workers. The paper considers the solution to the problem that may be looking at other ways and means of allowing the social security contributor to manage his funds the way he sees fit.
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"For the generations of American workers in the first half of the twentieth century, the ratification of the Social Security Act was a welcome blessing. The system meant that in their twilight years when these workers retired, they would have a "nest egg" of funds that will see them through with their financial needs. . Prior to the turn of the 20th century, the majority of people in the United States lived and worked on farms and economic security was provided by the extended family. However, this arrangement changed as America underwent the Industrial Revolution. The extended family and the family farm as sources of economic security became less common. (Social Security Administration, 2001) Social Security was signed into law on August 14, 1935 by President Roosevelt."
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008.
A management analysis of leadership and human resource management for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
2,384 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper provides a management analysis of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It discusses the background of the CDC and their mission and goals. The paper then looks at the leadership and human resource management for the CDC and how these groups further the success of the organization. Finally, the paper discusses the CDC systems design and strategies.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Analysis of the CDC
Management of CDC
Leadership
Human Resource Management
System Design
Strategies of CDC
Partnerships
Discussion of CDC
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"Given that it is a not for profit organization, the employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention receive a slightly different treatment than other company employees. As such, common to other organizations is the fact that the CDC recognizes the true importance of its staff in achieving organizational goals and sees them as the compulsory tool in achieving the stated objectives. As such, the organization strives to unify employees' individual goals with the overall objectives of the CDC. Opposite to for profit corporations, where employees are requested to increase their performances to satisfy customers needs and through this increase company revenues, the staff at CDC is requested to increase their performances in order to achieve a grater non-financial goal. This goal is to help people be and live healthy."
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Athens: Citizenship and Governance, 2008.
The paper is an examination of modern day democracy and government in Greece.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines the democratic system of modern day Greece. The author looks at a number of elements that make up the Greek democratic system and attempts to analyze their effectiveness in providing true democratic representation to the citizens of the country. The elements examined include the following: the electoral system, the civil service and its accessibility to the public, bureaucracy and the effects of Greece's geographical makeup on democratic processes.
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"At the same time however, there was an increased need in the reorganization of the country due to the fact that it would soon join the EU in 1981. In this sense, a second layer of organization was built, the prefectures (Chlepas, 1994). This is considered to be one of the first steps towards achieving a higher degree of autonomy and local decentralization. The need for such a process was rather big, considering the fact that the regions of Greece are rather far apart and the administrative territory of the capital for instance takes into account also some remote additional territories which do not have an easy access to the administrative facilities available to for the ones in the capital."
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The United States Patriot Act, 2008.
A paper discussing the effects of the United States Patriot Act on US democracy.
1,112 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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The United States Patriot Act was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives soon after the attacks of 9/11 and was initially designed as one of the governmental measures taken in the fight against terrorism. The author contends that the measures stipulated in the act generated massive debates over whether or not the Patriot Act abridges essential freedom. The paper examines the measures and powers given to authorities by the act. The writer discusses the effects of these measures on the United States as a democratic nation.
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"Through the Patriot Act the US government can constantly monitor any terrorism suspect and the people that he interacts with. For example, any phone that might at one point be used by a terrorism suspect can be legally supervised indefinitely and so even those that have no relation with a terrorist suspect and simply use a public phone or accidentally come in contact with a terrorist suspect can be supervised and their phone can be monitored. The biggest concern is that the government will have easier access to personal information of any citizen and that there is no guarantee that that personal information will not be used against individuals. There is a great risk of allowing governmental agencies easy and hidden access to private information as this would permit a great amount of unwanted control of governmental agencies over private life."
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The Patriot Act, 2008.
This paper argues that the Patriot Act does not endanger the personal liberties of U.S. citizens.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper asserts that although there are points of the Patriot Act that seem to threaten individual freedom, the basic point of the law was to protect American citizens from further terrorist attacks. The paper argues that those who believe the Patriot Act represents a grave breaking of basic individual freedoms ignore the fact that governmental agencies cannot obtain personal data without the approval of a judge. The paper further contends that the Patriot Act does not break the privacy right stipulated in the Fourth Amendment.
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"The Patriot Act has generated great controversy since it was signed into law on October 26, 2001. The Act was created as a form of support for the government in the fight against terrorism and it immediately passed as a law after the tragic events of September 11. The opponents of the Patriot Act argue that the law abridges essential freedom and that it allows governmental agencies the right to break basic freedoms guaranteed through the Constitution under the pretext of fighting against terrorism. They claim that every citizen can easily become a victim under this law as it broadens too much the power of governmental authorities to invade the individual freedom."
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"The Looming Tower", 2008.
A review of Lawrence Wright's book "The Looming Tower" on Islamic fundamentalism.
790 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper looks at how Lawrence Wright in his work "The Looming Tower" explores the origins of the Islamic fundamentalist movement and its relationship to Osama bin Laden. The paper posits that Wright makes the terrorists more real to us and makes the complicated world of terrorism easy to understand.
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"In Chapters 1 through 11, Wright make the complex workings of al-Qaeda easy to comprehend. The first half of the book traces the history of al-Qaeda back to post World War II, where the ideas of a jihad were but seeds of thought in Sayyid Qutb's mind. Wright does well to explore the main players' characters religious and political involvement. Political ideas coupled with religious persuasions help us to understand the aspirations of these men that help form the underground movement that we would later come to know as the Islamic fundamentalist movement."
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American Conservatism, 2008.
An examination of the alterations to American conservatism since the end of World War II and its direction for the future.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of American government. Specifically it discusses conservatism in the American political landscape. The paper discusses how American conservatism has altered drastically since the end of World War II. It then looks at the cause of this alteration and where American conservatism is headed in the future.
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"In conclusion, conservatism in America takes many forms and ideals and blends them together to create social, political, and religious thought and action. Most conservatives do hold one tenet above all others, and that is personal liberty and responsibility. Born out of conservative roots, America may be a successful and powerful world government, with many liberal ideas and policies, but underneath it all, much of America conforms to conservative values and ideals - ideals that came to this country with the first British colonists, and have grown and flourished throughout American history."
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