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Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2002.
An overview of the functions of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is about the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. It examines what kinds of children need mentors, what kind of activities mentors do with children and what effect this interaction has on the children and the volunteers.
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Big Brother, 2006.
This paper examines various attempts by the U.S. government to interfere with the basic civil rights of the American people.
1,433 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper details the events that led to the 2001 Patriot Act, which increased the rights of law enforcement organizations while diminishing the right to privacy of American citizens. The writer of this paper examines various laws and acts passed over the years which were implemented to give the U.S. government the right to curtail its citizens' basic right to privacy and free speech. This paper discusses the Sedition Act of 1798 which gave the federal authorities permission to prosecute any person who was suspected to be plotting against the government. The writer contends and explains how the government has been trying to collect personal data about individual American citizens by way of the Social Security Administration. This paper discusses the government's intention to exchange and merge all available governmental databases in order to obtain the personal data of all American citizens. This paper also examines the recent restriction of public access to documents normally available under the Freedom of Information Act, which has led government officials to start denying public access to documents, for no apparent reason.
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"Along with the Patriot Act, there has been a restriction of public access to documents normally available under the Freedom of Information Act. This has led the government officials to start denying public access to documents even when they have no real reason for doing so. The printing office of the government has destroyed the government records in over a thousand libraries where they were being stored, and information from the Internet has been removed by 15 government agencies. As early as 1st November 2001, President Bush had blocked the release of presidential papers as per the Presidential Records Act of 1978, even though the demand had been made before 9/11. Homeland Security Director has not testified before the Congress, and his example has been followed by other members of the Bush team in all situations even when the testimony was not related to national security."
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Beware - Big Brother Is Watching, 2002.
A discussion of some businesses who monitor employee's email and phone conversations.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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A paper on the policy of some employers to regularly monitoring their email, telephone conversations and Internet use.
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How Big Brother Watches America, 2002.
This paper discusses surveillance in America, especially since September 11th 2001.
3,050 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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A discussion of the pros and cons of surveillance in the United States, looking at whether more surveillance for protection against terrorism outweighs intrusion of one's privacy. The terrorist attacks on 9/11 saw an increase in surveillance and new laws passed concerning wire-tapping. The three characteristics of surveillance technology used to describe its various aspects, amplification, re-utilization, and sublimation are examined. The author investigates whether surveillance is ethical and if it could really have prevented past or prevent future terrorist attacks.
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"When Orson Wells wrote his famous novel about government surveillance taken to the extreme, the world he described seemed very unrealistic. However, at the turn of the new millenium, the world that he describes is not so different and it seems as if we are just one step away from the ?thought police? knocking on the door. For some this gives them an extra-added element of security, but others see it as a serious infringement on their freedom.
Today, we are watched in a variety of ways. Every where you look, you see video cameras recording our every move. Wiretaps are frequent and devices that transmit over the air such as cell phones are easy targets for those trying to hone in on our private affairs. The government monitors our email and web surfing activities, our bank accounts, credit card accounts and almost anything else you can think of."
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Cuba's Big Brother, 2002.
An explanation of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper explains how the Cuban missile crisis contributed to the ultimate cold war between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union. The author takes the readers on a tour of the crisis and why the U.S. placed much of the responsibility on the former Soviet Union even though Cuba was the nation who threatened the U.S. with a missile attack. 3
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"1984", 2002.
An analysis of the themes of good and evil and their dualism with the workers and the Big Brother system in George Orwell's "1984".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss the themes of good and evil in the book "1984" by George Orwell. By understanding the concepts of good and evil in this story, we can see the nature of this dualism in the fight between the workers and the Big Brother system. By analyzing the definition of what is good and evil in the story, the main themes of Orwell's world can be seen in today's world.
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Film: "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?", 2005.
This paper discusses elements of Homer's "Odysseus", which are found in the Coen brothers' comedic film "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?".
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper relates that the plot of the film "O' Brother, Where Art Thou?" evolves around the protagonist Everett and his friends, escaping from a Mississippi gang and going in search of 1.4 million dollars, which Everett claims to have hidden in a valley flooded by the lake, and continues with some very bizarre incidents, characteristic of the Coen brother's work. The author points out that, although the Coen brothers did not directly base their film on Homer's "Odyssey", there are many references to it, such as the three friends stumbling across a blind prophet who predicts their future as the Homer's sirens did. The paper explains another reference: The hero of the film is trying to get back to Ithaca in Mississippi; whereas, in the classic, Odysseus is trying to get back to Ithaca in Greece.
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"Like in the epic, the movie starts of with reference to the rural Mississippi. This, too, is just a fantasy place and not reality like most of the rest of the movie. In the movie, the three heroes on a journey home, come across a political campaign and are shoved into a radio station and are mistaken for radio stars. They also stumble upon a Klan Meeting and are on the way to Everett's wife who is going to marry another guy who does not get himself thrown into jail all the time, and fortunately, (or rather unfortunately), they happen to have seven daughters who she plans to pack off. This makes you wonder how illusionary and fable-like the film sounds."
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"O Brother, Where Art Thou?", 2002.
This paper reviews the Coen brothers' film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" that is based on Homer?s Odyssey.
680 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 24.95
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This paper discusses that, in their film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", the Coen brothers built in ironic commentary that underscores the understanding of the story of Odysseus. The author classifies the film as a ?road picture?. The author states that like Homer the always-inventive Coen brothers have taken recognizable allusions to other movies and the surprise of new ones and blended them into a remarkable film.
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"Into this, they weave some very obscure allusions: Waldrop is the surname of Penny?s suitor and of Howard Waldrop who wrote a novel called A Dozen Tough Jobs, in which the central character is a modernized version of Hercules. The title of the movie comes from a 1941 play by Preston Sturgis, called Sullivan?s Travels, in which the protagonist must choose whether to obey the studios and create a facile, feel-good comedy or portray the real sufferings of exploited man."
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Homer?s "The Odyssey" and Coen's Film, "O Brother Where Art Thou?", 2002.
This paper compares Odysseus from the epic poem, "The Odyssey" by Homer, and Ulysses Everett McGill from the film, "O Brother Where Art Thou?" by the Coen brothers.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that Odysseus and Ulysses Everett McGill seem to be two heroes who have little in common at first glance; but, in reality, they are quite a bit alike. The author stresses that the Coen brothers took much of their inspiration directly from Homer; however, they kicked Homer ?up a notch" with their modern look at an age-old story of triumph over evil and love conquering all in the end. The paper concludes that Odysseus, for all his strengths, seems a bit outdated and pass?, while McGill seems to be the type of hero that could make it in just about any century.
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"Throughout the poem, the reader sees Odysseus grow and mature. It is clear he is a sound and great leader, but he also learns to use his wits along with his authority, overcome temptation, and reach his goals by defeating incredible difficulties. The same can be said for Ulysses Everett McGill, the hero of "O Brother Where Art Thou?" McGill also must overcome incredible difficulties to get what he really wants at the end of the movie ? his wife and children back. McGill is a quick learner, like Odysseus he is a great leader, he manages to get his friends a pardon from the governor, and all ends happily, just as it does in "The Odyssey.""
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Big Wave Cruise: A Case Study, 2007.
An analysis of the human resource weaknesses present in the Big Wave Cruise company.
2,168 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper shows how the Big Wave Cruise organization must make some significant changes to their human resources strategies in order to become more competitive in an increasingly competitive industry. The paper discusses how the organization does not have the level of employee commitment to the organization that is so critical to its success. The paper contends that Big Wave Cruise must address the training issue currently plaguing the company, the perception and/or reality of an excessive workload on employees and the unacceptable compensation plan.
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Introduction
Division of Labor at Big Wave Cruise
The Perception of Lack of Skills by Big Wave Employees
The Perception of Excessive Workload by Big Wave Employees
Inadequate Compensation Received by Big Wave Cruise Employees
Conclusion
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"The cruise industry is a hyper-competitive industry, as the Big Wave Cruise organization has discovered. Even with the phenomenal growth rate of the industry, Big Wave has felt the increased competition as competitors enter the market with newer ships, better technology, and more exotic destinations. Add to this challenge the increased demand from customers for higher levels of customer service, including 24-hour entertainment options and catering, and it becomes clear that even a well positioned cruise line is bound to feel the strains from increased threats in the industry. For Big Wave Cruise, these threats are compounded by internal weaknesses specifically within their human resource strategies."
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"The Brothers Karamazov" ( Fyodor Dostoevsky ), 1999.
Compares the characters of passionate brother Dmitri and rational atheist brother Ivan.
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A plan is detailed for the marketing of skateboards produced in the United States in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Marketing objectives, pro forma financial statements, and resource requirements are addressed.
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A plan is detailed for the marketing of skateboards produced in the United States in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Marketing objectives, pro forma financial statements, and resource requirements are addressed.Because of this contrast, the brothers inevitably clash.
Dmitri, also known as Mitya in the novel, is immediately shown to be a man who lives a wayward life of passion:
He spent an irregular boyhood and youth. . . . He did not finish his studies at the gymnasium, he got into a military school, . . . fought a duel, and was degraded, . . . led a wild life, and spent a good deal of money (6).
Dmitri is, in his critical father's eyes, "frivolous..."
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"Odyssey" and "O Brother Where Art Thou?"., 2002.
A comparison between Homer's epic novel the 'Odyssey' and the adapted screenplay version of the epic film,"O Brother Where Art Thou?", directed and produced by Joel and Ethan Coen .
1,310 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The following paper draws parallels between Homer?s "Odyssey" and the Coen Brother?s "O Brother Where Art Thou?". In the year 2000, the inventive and provocative filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen reworked the Odyssey in a liberal way, changing scenes, settings and characters. The writer compares the original epic and the original screenplay and discusses dozens of small but meaningful comparisons. For instance, Odysseus and his men descend into Hades where they encounter several ghosts from Odysseus?s past; in the film the boys meet a fellow inmate who they thought was dead. Odysseus from the original epic and Ulysses from the film (played by George Clooney) both have to prove to their wives that they are true: Ulysses must bring Penny the ring to redeem himself. In the Odyssey, Book 23, Penelope declares that ?there are tokens with which we two alone are acquainted,? (Butler trans.). Although it was written millennia ago in ancient Greece, the parables of the Odyssey remain extant for a reason: Its themes are universal and accessible and adaptable for all time. The Coen brothers' movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" exemplifies Homer?s timelessness, as well as their own versatility.
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"Homer?s Odyssey is more than an epic tale of a man ?who wandered far and wide,? across the sea; it is an archetypal journey with universal and enduring import. It is not difficult to find parallels between Odysseus?s adventures and modern ones, for ultimately the Odyssey transcends its details. Homer erected a narrative structure that lends itself to adaptation and reconstruction. Most notable to modern reinterpretations of Homer?s Odyssey is James Joyce?s Ulysses, which focuses on and develops the relationship between father (Odysseus/Leopold Bloom) and son (Telemachus/Stephen Dedalus). In the year 2000, the inventive and provocative filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen reworked the Odyssey in an equally liberal way, changing scenes, settings, and characters. But whereas Joyce?s version of the Odyssey is microcosmic, its journey more psychological than physical, the Coen brothers? O Brother Where Art Thou? rambles through a decidedly physical and farcical tale. At first glance the film resembles Homer?s epic little: only certain elements are obvious like George Clooney?s character?s name (Ulysses) and the three sirens by the river. A deeper investigation of the film and the original text reveals numerous, if more subtle, references."
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Big Byte Computer Analysis, 2007.
This paper provides a SWOT analysis for the Big Byte Computer company.
983 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer discusses Big Byte Computers, Inc., which is a manufacturer of personal computers, with annual sales of $5 billion. The writer maintains that due to the competitive pressures of the marketplace, Big Byte must identify and implement cost savings in its production and distribution processes designed to contain price-to-customer and improve profitability. The writer notes that currently, Big Byte is considering revamping its logistics processes, in order to pursue a more comprehensive approach to supply chain management. Such a move could entail changing its partnership with current logistics provider, CBL Logistics. In order to determine the most appropriate path, a SWOT analysis is needed to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that exist from moving from its current situation to one in which a trusted partner is potentially dropped and an existing system is potentially altered. This report provides such an analysis.
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Recommendations
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"There are a number of strengths evident in the current BBC situation. First, a simple process for inbound and outbound shipping and centralized logistics management has been established. This fact facilitates comparison with any new approach suggested. If, at this point, it is argued that BBC's costs are too high it is likely due to transportation and production process costs. Unnecessary redundancies have been eliminated, as have accounting uncertainties. In order to lower costs, therefore, it becomes clear that the company must change the processes. The choice before the company, in other words, is a stark one. Such clarity of choice can be beneficial when deciding a way forward to improve return on investment because it facilitates analysis and saves time."
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?The Big Lebowski?, 2006.
An analysis of the character of the Dude in the film "The Big Lebowski".
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines how the Dude from the film "The Big Lebowski" betrays the traditional image of the hero with his less-than-perfect physique and substandard ambition. It explores the Dude's role as mediator between the oppressive, zealous Walter and the passive, naive Donnie as well as his heroic role as he blunders through his misinformed attempt to rescue Bunny on behalf of the Big Lebowski from the apathetic German nihilists. The paper also delves into the buffering role the Dude plays between the aggressive Jackie Treehorn and the ostensible victim Bunny. Finally, the paper explores the Dude's fulfillment of Maude's odd wishes in spite of the Big Lebowski's oppositions, who adopts the role of the aggressor in this situation.
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"In what may appear to be a common friendship between three men, the Dude actually plays a critical role in mediating the conflicting natures of his two closest friends. Walter, an eccentric, outspoken, Vietnam veteran relentlessly chides Donnie, whose absentmindedness is a ready fuel source for Walter's self-righteous anger. Essentially, Walter and Donnie respectively personify an opposition between defilement and naivety, which casts Walter as the strong and Donnie as the weak. Though the Dude forgoes active intervention between the two in most circumstances, his mere presence reconciles Walter's hostility with Donnie's passiveness, a presence that prevents, and even rescues Donnie from becoming entirely subjugated by Walter's dominating personality. "
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Big Business in the Media, 2007.
A discussion of the merit of the portrayal of big business in the mass media.
2,078 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses the portrayal of big business in the mass media. It discusses why films and books about big business are gaining widespread attention, when they appear to have less entertainment value than traditional films and novels. The paper argues that popular media that attack big businesses are making a valid point and serving a useful purpose as globalization spreads.
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"Unfortunately, another aspect of all this is that many fast food companies actively promote unhealthy eating habits, despite the fact that there is a growing obesity epidemic in North America. This was highlighted by another movie that enjoyed widespread viewing, Super Size Me. This film made the point that McDonald's penchant for encouraging us to super size our meals is contributing to gluttony, and to an epidemic of obesity and ill health - but it is making McDonald's shareholders very, very wealthy. Independent US filmmaker Morgan Spurlock proved the point by eating nothing but McDonald's food for thirty days. The film records how his health deteriorated under this regime - he put on 25 pounds of fat, he became moody and sexually inadequate, and he almost destroyed his liver. This film performs a very valuable function in highlighting the selfish greed of corporations such as McDonald's, which makes its money by aggressively encouraging people to become unhealthy."
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