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The Big Dig Highway Project, 2002.
This paper discusses the ecological benefit of Boston?s Big Dig, the most complex and expensive highway project ever undertaken in the United States.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that Big Dig, a state-of-the-art eight-to-ten-lane expressway, for the most part underground or underwater, will run through downtown Boston and the Ted Williams Tunnel to Logan Airport. The paper reviews three areas of environmental concern: The digging and dumping of the dirt, mitigation and air quality. The author points out that the mitigation aspect of the project protects the city from devastating noise disruption, dust, traffic gridlock and economic damage.
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"There are other benefits as well. According to Daniel Wood of Public Roads Magazine, the Big Dig will be ?good news for the local shellfish population because of the construction of an artificial reef in Boston Harbor? (Public Roads). The reef, created in collaboration with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is designed to compensate for filling in over one acre of blue mussel habitat in the harbor during the closing and capping of the former municipal landfill on Spectacle Island. Wood also says that, ?As the northernmost artificial reef system in the United States, the complex is expected to become home to lobsters, crabs, and finfish, as well as the displaced blue mussels? "
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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 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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Highways and Urban Sprawl, 2002.
An overview of the effects of Eisenhower's federal auto highways program on urbanization in America after World War II.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines how the Eisenhower administration?s federal auto highways program had several major effects on the American population. It looks at how it allowed automobile commuting, which, when coupled with the federal housing administration?s low-interest home loans and fears resulting from the effects of desegregation, created "white flight" and led to the creation of America?s suburbs and a suburban/urban class dichotomy. It also shows how it created what could be considered an American mono-culture by radically reducing the barriers to interstate transportation and making society more mobile. It also did much to integrate and homogenize rural economies, creating new wealth around highway exits where highways crossed major roads.
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"The trend over the last 15 years has not only been to move to suburbs but to what are called ?exurbs? as well. Politicians at the local level realize that this is the way that people have grown comfortable living. It was predominantly the case that people would live in suburbs and commute to the city [in the 60?s and 70?s] but the appeal of lower taxes and land costs have been a big draw for business. The Gore campaign tried to excoriate developers prior to the 2000 election, but such initiatives only have appeal for a small audience. Cities like Portland, Oregon and Chattanooga, Tennessee feature managed growth attempts that cater to such an audience."
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The Privatization of America's Highways, 2007.
This paper explores privatization as a source of funding for the US highway system.
3,558 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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The paper discusses the lack of funding for America's highways. The paper focuses on one of the options being considered; the privatization of the highway system. This research explores the many issues involved in this decision, as well as the viewpoints of opposing sides. The paper examines other solutions proposed and concludes that they are all feasible, given the right situation. The paper stresses that the correct answer will have to be decided on a case-by-case basis.
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Brief History of Public Roads
The Role of States
Federal Efforts to Build Our Highway System
What is the Answer?
Conclusion
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"Roads are one of the oldest elements of the infrastructure of any civilization. The first roads to be constructed were nothing more than paths through the wilderness. These paths allowed for easy travel by clearing the way. They also guided the traveler and showed them the way to their destination. Roads were important for the establishment of commerce and the growth of civilization. The US highway system was one of the key elements that allowed for the growth of the wealth of the nation."
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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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?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 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 Bang and The Birth of The Universe, 2006.
An overview of the big bang theory and how it attempts to answer the question of creation.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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The Universe around us still contains many mysteries that are the subject of both our imagination and scientific research. One of the oldest questions is the question of creation. The currently accepted theory that addresses this problem is so called The Big Bang Theory. Even though there are still some skeptics regarding its validity, it is the hypothesis that has found solid evidence. This paper discusses the big bang theory, pioneered by George Gamow who based his ideas on the previous concept of exploding 'primeval atom.
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The Big Bang Theory, 2004.
An overview of the Big Bang theory of the origin of the universe.
2,736 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses how the Big Bang theory is considered by many to be the most plausible model concerning creation and how modern educational institutions, especially from elementary school to undergraduate university level, continue to teach the Big Bang without question or qualification. It provides an overview of the physics of the theory and also looks at other theories, such as the Steady State theory, which have departed form the original model.
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"From the beginning of the recording of human consciousness, man has looked up to the skies of heaven and pondered the creation of the universe. The earliest recorded writings on the subject addressed the universe, and its nature, from the most basic origins. These writings included the questions of whether a ?higher power/omniscient being? was responsible for its creation, if the universe was based on a singular ?event? that resulted in its evolution, to the most basic, and seemingly logical idea (to many ancient sources, anyway) that the universe was simply infinite, uncreated, and forever unchanging."
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?Big Boy?, 2005.
An analysis of "Big Boy", a short story by David Sedaris.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper posits that Sedaris' "Big Boy" is actually a deep pondering into humanity's daily actions-how actions of an individual are motivated socially rather individually. In "Big Boy," readers see the influence of social norms at work, overpowering the individual will to exercise its right to accomplish or not accomplish according to his/her own volition.
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"In the collection of short stories "Me talk pretty one day," author David Sedaris presented his experiences as an individual who was gradually growing in an environment that seemed hostile to what he has become: a homosexual with a lisp, though tremendously knowledgeable with words and talented with composition. This is the first impression that the reader gets as s/he reads the first story, "Go Carolina"; however, as the stories take shape, readers are entertained with Sedaris' wit and ability to talk about the 'unconfronted' and provide a human touch to the already taken-for-granted social mores of our society."
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Big Business, 2007.
A look at George Stigler and his opposition to big business.
1,084 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper reviews and discusses George Stigler. According to the paper, Stigler is opposed to big business. The paper reports that he defines big businesses as businesses that are large in size and also large relative to the industries in which they operate. The paper goes on to say that Stigler effectively argues that these types of businesses behave as monopolies to control prices and output and to encourage large government and labor unions.
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"Finally, Stigler believes that market power by a few companies results in negative labor tensions. During the 1970s, a time when labor was more heavily concentrated in a small number of large corporations, Congress came down more strongly on labor's side than it did in subsequent decades (Uchitelle, 1989). The 1970s included extensive legislation that set safety and health standards in the workplace, regulated company pension plans to assure that they would be properly funded and supported hikes in minimum wages. And, union membership was twenty-four percent of the total work force in the 1970s versus seventeen percent a decade later (Uchitelle, 1989). Of course, the higher labor costs driven by government and unions were, like the cost of other government regulations, more affordable for big businesses. The losers were small and medium business who had to cut back on employees and the workers who became unemployed."
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From The Big Bang To Life On Earth, 2000.
This paper examines the history of the Big Bang theory and how life may have been created on Earth.
2,545 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 77.95
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This paper examines the Big Bang theory, and how the planet Earth is thought to have come about. The author discusses how if life on Earth was created via the Big Bang, could not humans expect to find intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, created in the same manner? The paper looks at whether humans have the technology to discover possible extraterrestrial life.
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"Should we as humans expect to find intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? There are many reasons for and against this concept, but first we should trace just how our terrestrial life started. The beginning of time and the universe began with the Big Bang. This was an explosion that started the expansion of the universe. In the most basic sense, the standard model is simply the idea that every bit of the matter and energy in the universe was once compressed to an unimaginable density. In the big bang, the material exploded outward into the formation of matter that we see today."
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Tim Miller and the Highways Performance Space, 2004.
An analysis of the work of Tim Miller and the Highways Performance Space in presenting the plight of homosexuals.
1,377 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how, in 1989, the Highways Performance Space was created in Santa Monica in the hope of presenting a more multicultural perspective of the arts to the people of Southern California. It shows how, rather than focusing on one particular culture, the center was made to present performances that spanned the spectrum of race and gender, ethnicity and lifestyle. It looks at how one of its founders, Tim Miller, already a well-renowned performance artist, focused on the trials of America?s gays and lesbians. It also discusses how both Miller and Highways attempted to create a relationship with the world in order to take an uncertain future and mold it into something better than the present in order to end prejudice.
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"Miller?s pieces often explain the plights of homosexuals through his own personal experiences. For example, in his most recent work, ?Glory Box,? he discusses how he and his lover may have to move to a different country as his partner is not a full citizen and they cannot marry in order to allow him to stay (Miller, Body Blows, 210-241). Thus his works touch on a more personal side, while also being able to be somewhat universal as all gay couples have to deal with this type of discrimination in one way or another. This can easily be connected to the creation of Highways, in which his more personal gay/lesbian stance is able to be magnified to encompass all types of minorities."
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?The Big Sky?, 2002.
A review of the historical novel ?The Big Sky? by A. B. Guthrie, Jr..
1,601 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper analyzes the novel ?The Big Sky? by A. B. Guthrie, Jr. about frontier life. It examines how based on his extensive research, he uses the vernacular of the mountain man, realistically depicting the rugged and dangerous life and the character flaws of the outdoorsmen. It looks at how the author portrays the adventures and exploits in a journey that takes Boone Caudill from his Kentucky farm life to the frontier country of the Blackfoot Nation in the Rocky Mountain headwaters of the Missouri River and discusses how lack of forethought ultimately led to the destruction of the very lifestyle that the mountain men had sought. As they reaped their rewards, the hunters believed that the herds of buffalo were so vast that they could never make a dent in their numbers, but even the buffalo disappeared, as did the mountain men. The disappearance of the mountain men led writers to romanticize the lifestyle, Guthrie sets the historical record straight, and he does it in a vast pristine landscape stretching endlessly under "The Big Sky".
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"The incident where Caudill and Deakins leave the road to circumvent the road?s toll takers can be seen as a metaphor for avoiding paying ones way through life. However, leaving the comfort of the road and encroaching on the bumpy pristine land will eventually cause devastation to occur on either side. The road through life is neither straight nor smooth, and along the way, conscience and society extract payment from each traveler. Some find a way to use influence and privilege to ease their path, and others try to deviate through loopholes in order to avoid paying the price. According to Thomas W. Ford in A. B. Guthrie Jr., the ultimate price paid by the mountain men was the destruction of their lifestyle when indiscriminate and shortsighted hunting wiped out the beaver and buffalo populations (67)."
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