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Art Found: The Database as an Alternative Art Space for New Media, 2001.
A different perception for databases and their potential.
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper covers many complex ideas relating to the way that we view databases in our culture. It proposes that the database will be the canvas of the future for artistic and cultural exploration. This paper also includes many references from leading scholars in the field.
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"Hail, hail to the menu driven computer interfaces that we have come to expect. These well made navigational systems of logical menus and clearly written labels, three button mice and ergonomic keyboards give us one of the most important technologies of our time the human computer interface (HCI). The HCI and the Graphical User interface (GUI) have been thought about and redefined as every new piece of computer hardware and software have been created. (The terms HCI and GUI will be used interchangeably as we are addressing the notion of interface.) The creation of the HCI has now mostly become the task of the new media artist. This becomes a very limiting constraint on the artist when the interface is the only element of a new media object that has any hope of becoming seen as a relevant area to create art. There are at least two other clearly definable media objects, the data and the database. I will focus here on the database. It is my contention is that a new media art piece can consist solely of a database without the need for the involvement of an interface. "
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Alternative Media Effects on Protest Movements, 2006.
This paper explores the growing influence of alternative media sources, such as the internet, as well as its effects on various protest movements and groups.
916 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The writer of this paper examines the recent growth in various alternative media sources which are grabbing more and more viewers away from the usual televised and print media into more locally controlled information sources. This paper details how various activist websites have utilized the world wide web to further their respective causes in innovative ways. For example: MoveOn.org organized a "Virtual March on Washington" where over 400,000 people signed up to flood the offices of the White House and Congress with a barrage of telephone calls and e-mails with support for a peaceful resolution to the war in Iraq. The writer contends that mainstream media tends to frame issues narrowly and in simplistic terms to avoid any real popular momentum whereas on various websites there are virtually no limits as to what can or can not be stated. With its lack of governmental oversight and unlimited bandwidth, cyberspace is finding itself, more often the first choice of those who want fast, reliable information.
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"The true power, however, of this young medium was displayed in all its might on February 16, 2003, when "people with an astonishing variety of backgrounds and viewpoints" came out to "the biggest anti-war demonstrations ever held... worldwide." Religious organizations, race rights groups, environmentalists, anti-globalists, and others came together like a collective of Venn diagrams, independent but connecting in parts to move toward a common cause. The set up was fascinating because there was no "leader", no single set of beliefs holding these protestors together. From an organizing standpoint this type of setup has some positives and negatives. Since there is no central leadership it becomes a beast with many heads, very difficult to kill. Also, since it's arranged on the local level, the individual groups can spend time gathering up just their core constitutes by focusing on their specific agenda."
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Affect of the Media on Time and Space, 2004.
Examines how - and if - the media contributes to changes in time and space.
3,311 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper explores the debate within media studies around the effects of media products and technologies on time and space. It compares the theoretical positions of media theorists regarding how media leads to the creation of non-places; time-space compression and the alternative time-space distanciation. Finally, this paper presents an argument against the media's ability to change time and space; arguing instead that the media's main power is to alter human perceptions of time and space.
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"There is a hint of ludicrousness in the notion that media can contribute to changes in the workings and make-up of time and space. Temporal mechanics, whatever they may be, arguably remain fundamentally unphased by the machinations media. Space, admittedly an abstract concept, is arguably immune from the effects of the media, at least in its physical (or non-physical in the case of outer-space) form - save for the erection of an advertising billboard in a once empty field to occupy a vacant space, media cannot manipulate the actual size of a room or shrink physical distance. Despite the fact that one can communicate with a friend in New York from London near instantaneously via the web, the distance between the two cities remains 3, 440 miles. The idea is one however which carries a great deal of weight. It seemingly flows from postmodernist thought and conceptions around what Baudrillard calls 'the loss of the real'. In the post-modern world, so the argument goes, everything is reduced to signs, symbols and language. The argument, logically extended, is therefore that there is no 'real' space or time and that both, through the use of signs, symbols and language - the stock and trade of the media - are changeable. It will be submitted here that such claims are arguably misguided."
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Trade Spaces in "Trading Spaces", 2002.
A representation of hegemonic masculinity in the popular television series "Trading Spaces".
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The textual analysis of the TV series "Trading Spaces" explores the possibility of interchanging gender roles in this home improvement showcase. A strong case is built on the unchanging male hegemony. However, the paper shows that the series does focus, in a particular way, on issues of gender and power, and especially on the supposedly changing nature of masculinity. Provides limitless examples from the show to exemplify gendered television.
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"Since its launch in September 2000 as a late-afternoon show, Trading Spaces has regularly scored a 2 or 3 household rating in its universe in prime time, according to Neilson Media Research data, peaking one Saturday evening in April at a 3:2 for an episode featuring the Dixie Chicks. With that all-time household record for TLC, Trading Spaces also beat out all broadcast networks in delivery of adults 18-49 that night (the network regularly ranks in the top 10 of all cable networks in delivery of adults 18-49 and adults 25-54). By the conclusion of its third season, Trading Spaces will have taped 65 new episodes compared to last season?s 40, and can be seen in 70 million homes in America, and internationally in Canada, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines (Foege)."
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Alternative Schools, 2002.
A comparison of the effects of alternative schools and alternative programs.
4,505 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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This paper examines how the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention have promoted alternative schools for the prevention of delinquency and how this initiative has reflected the belief that schools can help reduce youth crime. It looks at how alternative programs within the traditional schools have also been implemented as a response to educational needs for reform and juvenile crime prevention. It proposes a study to compare the effectiveness of such schools and programs.
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Abstract
Statement of the Problem and Study Purpose
Hypotheses
Review of Related Literature
Introduction
Alternative Schools
Alternative Programs
Additional Factors For Successful Schools and Programs
Summary and Conclusion
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"The Inverness Center is a middlelevel alternative school that was established in 1993, in Maryland. After two years of success the center lists factors thought to be important in their results. Constant communication is a key factor in the relationship between the center and home schools. The center is to provide services including educational remediation, therapeutic, and life skills for the troubles students. The students keep a journal and do homework and receive points for behavior efforts. They have a mentor that they meet with each day. They receive privileges based on points accumulated. Service learning is also a part of the program. When enough points are accumulated and the student attains level two status, they become eligible to reach the highest level and return to their home school within four weeks. Counselors monitor the student once they return."
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A Study Of Alternative Schools And Programs, 2002.
Compares the effectiveness of alternative schools and different alternative programs.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 21 sources, $ 135.95
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Compares the effectiveness of alternative schools and different alternative programs. Goal of programs to enhance education. How alternate programs differ from traditional education. Aim of helping the troubled or at-risk student. Discusses successes & failures of various alternative schools programs. Cites examples of failures and successes. How the student populartion has changed. Problem of delinquent youths; behavioral problems. Contends successful schools have a supportive structure & leadership.
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"ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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The purpose of this study will be to compare the effects of alternative schools and alternative programs. Both success and failure have been reported for each type of program, and success factors have been listed for each. Literature comparing the two programs is lacking. The three hypotheses for this study are that subjects attending alternative schools will show greater improvement in their school attitudes (1), academic performance (2), and school attendance (3), than subjects attending alternative programs. A review of the literature related to the study topic includes the following: an introduction to alternative schools and alternative programs; alternative schools; alternative programs; and additional factors involved in ..."
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Alternative Education Theories, 2002.
This paper discusses alternative theories of multiple intelligences, multimedia technologies and alternative assessments and new methods for understanding, implementing and measuring learning behavior.
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper presents the theories of multiple intelligences, multimedia technologies and alternative assessments can be applied to practical classroom situations to increase the quality and purpose of student learning. This paper states that multimedia is different from traditional motion pictures or movies because it is smaller and less expensive and can offer audience interactivity or involvement. The author feels that these alternative theories provide a better understanding of how students learn, implement specific technologies to improve the learn process and offer new measures that more accurately assess what a student has learned. Tables.
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Introduction
Multiple Intelligences
Multimedia
Alternative Assessments
Conclusion
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"In multimedia project classrooms, teachers spent more time having students practice skills on their own with strategic assistance provided by teachers as needed than having students watch or listen as teachers performed a task for them or explained a process to them. Data revealed that multimedia project teachers were more likely to give major responsibility to students for their own learning than were comparison teachers. Teachers in multimedia project classrooms were also more likely to be engaged in helping students by moving about the classroom and responding to student questions."
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Enterprise Database, 2006.
A database plan for a hospital including potential uses, advantages and a recommended project plan to develop the database.
1,027 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the importance of using a database for the efficient running of a modern hospital. The paper describes the uses of a database and what type of information it can store, from patient records to employee information. The paper describes the advantages of an enterprise Database Management System (DBMS) like the recommended MySQL Network that includes advanced customer support, reduces the paper trail and provides data driven applications. The paper includes some lists.
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"The database and database strategy are vital parts of any modern business. As you would expect in any business involving a large number of clients, computerized databases will play an important role in the data infrastructure. Customer records will be kept in a safe, fast and reliable database to maximize efficiency. This document will recommend a database plan for a hospital including potential uses, advantages and a recommended project plan to develop the database."
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Alternative Medicine: An Analysis of Risks and Benefits, 2002.
This paper examines alternative medicine issues and analyzes the benefits and risks of alternative medical treatment.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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The author notes that the use of alternative medicine in the form of acupuncture, European herbals, homeopathy, naturopathy, and Ayurvedic medicine has increased in recent years, due to dissatisfaction with the effectiveness of traditional medical treatment and limited access to and high costs of traditional medical care. But there are risks as well, and the paper concludes that much more research is needed before alternative medicine can be considered safe and effective.
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Database Management Systems, 2002.
Explores the increasing need for user-friendly database management systems and reviews the database products currently on the market.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the increasing need for easy to operate database management systems and reviews the products currently available in the market. The three main players in this field are IBM, MICROSOFT and ORACLE.
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Alternative-Fuel Vehicles (AFV), 2005.
This paper discusses alternative-fuel vehicles (AFV) and the advantages of adding them to the Lotus rental car fleet.
2,075 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper reviews four alternate fuel options -- hybrids, turbo direct injection diesel, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); the advantages of alternate fuel options include healthier environmental impacts, a release reduction of carbon monoxide and other unhealthy gases (lead and nitrogen oxides) in the atmosphere and more fuel efficient options. The author points out that, currently, of the major car rental companies such as Hertz, Avis and Budget, only Budget presently offers alternative-fuel car rentals. The paper concludes that the economic advantages for Lotus Car Rental to offer AFVs to their Fleet are invaluable because (1) the consumer market's opinion has changed due to the rapid development in AFV technology, (2) the increasing gas prices, (3) the environmental crisis, (4) the tax incentives offered by the I.R.S., (5) the great success of car manufacturers in developing, producing and distributing AFVs and (6) the competitive and marketing advantages of Lotus to be associated with the pioneers in this field. Table and charts.
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Introduction
The History of Rental Cars in the U.S.
Alternative Fuel Options
Hybrids
Turbo Direct Injection Diesel
Natural Gas
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Car Rentals and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Advantages of Offering Alternative Fuel Vehicles as part of the Lotus Rental Fleet
The Future and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
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"Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV's) combine the conventional internal combustion engine with the battery and electric motor of an electric vehicle. The HEV's have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, because it offers the driver the same range in mileage and rapid refueling options as the conventional vehicle. The practical benefits of HEV's include improved fuel economy and lower emissions compared to conventional vehicles. A disadvantage is the purchase price, which is about $3,000 higher than a comparable car with a internal combustion engine that uses petroleum."
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Database Outsourcing, 2002.
Analysis of the practice of database outsourcing and its impact on the American database industry and software sector in general.
1,484 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper takes a thorough look at the practice of database outsourcing. The reasons for the rise in its popularity, its economic benefits, and its negative consequences on local workforces are all discussed. The paper concludes with a review of both the positive and negative aspects of outsourcing.
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"The sale of database products has not been affected and database giants such as Oracle IBM and Microsoft continue to reap good profits. Compared to the same quarter last year the company?s profit rose by 28% this year. ?Oracle generated over $1.25bn in cash as our profitability continues to hit record levels." [Matt Hines] The recent outsourcing of developmental operations to India will contribute to huge cost savings in the coming years. However other database companies such as IBM and Microsoft are also gaining in their market share and catching up with Oracle. IBM and Oracle have also opened new services for their clients. For example IBM?S computing on demand program has become a huge success with more and more companies willing to get their software developmental work outsourced by IBM. The global network of developers, which the company enjoys, gives it the cost and time advantage. Similarly Oracle corporation is also providing its own outsourcing solutions to clients. Oracle?s Ebusiness suite outsourcing is part of the outsourcing program. Oracle?s proposed acquisition of ?Peoplesoft? is also done with a view to improve the software development and outsourcing solutions to clients around the world."
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Object-Oriented Database Management Systems (OODBMS), 2004.
This paper discusses the marketing problems of Object-Oriented Database Management Systems (OODBMS).
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that Object-Oriented Database Management Systems (OODBMS), which emerged in the 1990s, quickly found their niche in handling complex data types; however, the long-term vision of OODBMSs to replace relational databases has never materialized. The author points out that OODBMS technology remains a small niche market, generating only around a few hundred million dollars in revenues, compared to the multi-billion dollar relational database market. The paper states that the goals of large relational database vendors, such as Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft, have been to synthesize the best of relational databases and OODBMs, such as the flexibility of the OODBMS data model and the performance of relational database functions, into an Object-Relational Database Management System.
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"OODBMSs first started to be researched in the 1980s and the first commercial products gradually appeared in the early 1990s from vendors such as Object Design, Objectivity, Versant, Computer Associates and Ardent. By the late 1980s and early 1990s it was recognized that object oriented (OO) languages had some very strong advantages over non-OO languages for many programming applications. OODBMSs emerged to reduce the impedance mismatch between the programming languages and the DBMS, to offer performance advantages (due to navigation from roots and sophisticated caching and swizzling technologies), and to provide transparent support for complex user-defined types including the ability to store, call and query complex objects directly."
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Sales Contact Database Design, 2005.
This paper is a database design for a sales contact system.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that the purpose of this database is to provide a means by which sales-persons can track contact information about potential customers including the history for each customer contact. The author relates that this database will be relational, using the Oracle database and will be interfaced with other existing database systems, primarily the employee database. The paper states that the data consistency is maintained in this system by means of the system assignment of values, validation of entries and limitations on access. Charts and diagram.
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Database Overview
Business Requirements
Interfaces
Consistency and Validation
Screens and Reports
Tables
1. Customer
2. Customer History
3. Employee
4. Sales Territories
5. City
6. State
7. Phone Number
Entity Relationship Diagram
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"The main business requirement is to allow salespersons access to customer information. Salespersons need to be able to find the customer's phone number and address, but they will have only the authority to add to the Phone Number table, if the customer's number is not already in the table. They also need to be able to view and update the Customer History. Employees may add customers and phone numbers, but they may not delete them. They will not have update authority on sales territories. They also will have no authority to update the City or State tables, except to relate a Customer to City."
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