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The History of the Calendar, 2007.
A detailed history of the Gregorian calendar.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of the modern calendar. Specifically the paper discusses how the Gregorian calendar came into being and the many changes it has undergone during its history. The paper examines how timekeeping has evolved from early, much more complicated methods. The paper concludes that the calendar may not be perfect, but it serves a vital purpose, and will probably remain constant for centuries to come.
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"One aspect of calendar history is quite surprising. While it would seem the Gregorian calendar that is the most common would be the universal calendar used around the world today, it is not. Historian Doggett continues, "According to a recent estimate, there are about forty calendars used in the world today" (Doggett, 2004). Some of these other calendars include the Hebrew calendar (used in Israel), the Islamic calendar (used throughout the Muslim world), the Chinese calendar (used throughout China), and the Indian calendar (used in India). Most of these calendar variations are used in specific localities and cultures, and there have been some attempts to coordinate them with the Gregorian calendar (Doggett, 2004)."
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Christian Calendar, 1996.
Examines historical, Biblical, theological & spiritual bases & significance of times & days of major Christian holidays, sacraments, cycles, rituals, events in life of Jesus.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 13 sources, $ 135.95
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" As Christianity grew from its earliest days as a sect within Judaism to its position as a truly world religion, so, too, did its observation of events based on the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth. The Christian church has, from it earliest foundation, worshipped according to a religious (or, liturgical) calendar which owes its origin to that of the Hebrews. Indeed, virtually all of the major events involving Jesus' earthly ministry are marked against the background of the Jewish calendar. According to Hickman, et al., although at least one of the Eastern religions accounts little or nor historicity according to a definite timeline,
we realize just how crucial time is to Christian faith. . . For Christianity, the ultimate meanings of life are not"
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Expansion of a U.S. Company into the Saudi Arabian Market, 2002.
A description of the company's product line of pocket and desktop calendars and organizers.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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Describes the company's product line of pocket and desktop calendars and organizers. Problem inherent in the calendar that would prohibit successful entry and how the problem could be overcome. Differences between the Islamic and Julian calendars. Complex rules and regulations of the Sharia. Brief analysis of doing business in Saudi Arabia. 1 Table.
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"I. Executive Summary
This analysis details how Jot-It, Inc. is an El Monte-based manufacturer of pocket and desktop calendars and organizers that is competing in the United States with Day Runner, Time Minder, and other similar products has a distinct market niche in the Saudi Arabian market, one which involves a modification of the printed templates which are the basis of the company's extensive product line.
This report focuses on the one element of the Jot-It line that would prohibit successful entry -- the differences between the Islamic and the Julian calendars -- and shows the way that this problem can be overcome, thereby assuring good market entry. Information on a translation company which has also provided the lowest bid for the conversion work is included in the problem analysis. "
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The Religion of the Aztecs, 2002.
An examination of the Aztec religion including a discussion of some of their gods and goddesses and the Aztec calendar system.
1,678 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper looks at how the Aztec people took their religion very seriously and how they were one of the first groups of people to make up their own calendar and how they worshiped hundreds of gods and goddesses. It discusses some of their beliefs and rituals and evaluates how the importance of the gods and goddesses as well as the importance and significance of calendars are incorporated into these religious beliefs.
Outline
The Religion of the Aztecs
Introduction
The Aztec Calendar System
Aztec Beliefs
Primary Gods
Rites and Ceremonies
Conclusion
Works Cited
From the Paper
"Aztecs worshiped in temples that were either round or shaped like pyramids (Gregoire, 2003). Many of these temples had special areas that were used for games and other forms of offerings. These included special courts for playing ball games, and an area with sacrificial stones. The Aztecs normally followed a ritual of purification, then offering, then sacrifice. They believed that sacrifice was intrinsic to the worship of the gods, and that it was a necessity because there could be no new life without death. Death was part of the great circle of life, and the Aztecs had opinions about what happened to a person when they died. According to the Aztecs, where you went in death depended on what you had done in life (Perkin, 10)."
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Mayan Time, 1994.
The significance of the time in Mesoamerican civilization. Includes linear development, agriculture, seasons, calendar and the philosophy of time.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 55.95
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"No other people in history made of time so great a fetish as the Maya (Coggins, 1979; von Hagen, 1961). Without doubt, time - and man's perception of it - has played an important role in the development of civilizations throughout the world (Thompson, 1966). The pre-Columbian Mayan civilization was no exception to the general rule. Instead, it raised the science of time-keeping via the calendar to a level of accomplishment that was as accurate as the sophisticated, verified calculations of today. The question immediately raised, of course, is: Why? Why such a preoccupation with time? With record-keeping? With such single-minded attention to accuracy that the Mayans devised not one but three calendar systems? The answer, not surprisingly for a civilization that never progressed technologically into the post-Stone Age, lies in agriculture."
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The Roman Theater, 2005.
This paper discusses the Roman theater using Terence's "The Brothers" as an example.
1,490 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that the Roman theater differs in many ways from the Greek theater. It explains that while Greek comedy is political and tries to tackle large issues, Roman comedy is of a more circumstantial, of everyday nature and may be versed with a lot of ethical ideas but it does not blatantly criticize the government or the Republic; nevertheless, the ethical valor of Roman comedy should not be overlooked. The author points out that Terence's "The Brothers", first performed at the funeral games for Lucius Aemilius Paulus in 160 B.C., is the only documented instance of dramatic performances at games outside the regular calendar of public festivals although theater historians believe that there may well have been others. The paper relates that Terence introduced the mixed-metre recitative for some passages instead of the single-metre as in Menander and Plautus; Terence's spoken scenes are all in iambic senarii, which is a six-foot line similar to the English blank verse but with an extra foot and is closer to ordinary speech.
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"The facade in Roman comedy invariably consisted of three doors, which were the doors to three neighboring houses. In front of them, where the stage action took place, was a road. The stage also had one door on each side. These side entrances had a fixed conventional significance. The right hand entrance (from the audience's point of view) led to the city center and the left hand entrance led to the country. When characters entered through these entrances, they were announced by characters on stage prior to their actual entry. If two characters entered together, they usually did so in mid-conversation. When a single character entered, he/she usually uttered a monologue before being accosted by the people on stage. In both cases, the bystanders on stage made asides, commenting on the newcomers' conversation or monologue, before letting the newcomers be aware of their presence. "
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Moser and Glaser Compared, 2005.
Compares and contrasts two posters by artists Koloman Moser and Milton Glaser.
1,533 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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Koloman Moser became one of the founding fathers of the Viennese Movement and one of the most remarkable artistic figures of the turn of the century. This paper examines his 1904 poster, poster "Religious Calendar", which was created in 1903, at the height of the Art Nouveau and Bauhaus movements. The paper then examines a poster by Milton Glaser, who is considered the most outstanding graphic designer of the last half of the 20th century. The poster depicts singer, Bob Dylan.
The paper compares and contrasts the two works of art and shows how each artist used a distinct approach.
From the Paper
"Dylan, especially because of the vivid and bright coloration of the hair, is a much more optimistic creation than the Religious Calendar. As previously pointed out, there is an air of intriguing mystery surrounding Moser's poster which doesn't exist in Glaser's case, where the artist was even keen on noting on the character to whom it was referring to, in case there was any confusion. While in Moser's case, the interpretation of the character could range anywhere from a witch to the black widow, Glaser points out simply that this is DYLAN."
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"The Secret Life of Bees", 2004.
A review of the book "The Secret Life of Bees" written by Sue Monk Kidd.
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses Sue Monk Kidd's book, "The Secret Life of Bees". The paper introduces the characters of the story and describes how Rosaleen and the 'Calendar sisters' have an impact on Lily by acting as mother figures to her. The paper contends that one of the most powerful aspects of the book is that it does not provide perfect or traditional images of motherhood or female religious faith. The paper illustrates how the book also offers an image of feminine solidarity and strength in a religious fashion as well as in a political fashion.
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"The central protagonist of Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees is a motherless young girl in the American South named Lily. Instead of her natural mother, an African-American woman named Rosaleen brings up Lily in a difficult household. This fact might seem to plant Sue Monk Kidd's saga squarely in the tradition of Gone with the Wind, and other tales of proud, defiant Southern women raised by complacent and maternal black 'mammies.' But Lily is not 'to the manner born,' like Scarlet O'Hara. Her home is a home of pain rather than comfort and Rosaleen is defiant rather than submissive to the racism of the world around her."
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Moral Development through the Use of Multimedia, 2005.
This paper is a detailed curriculum work unit, which involves the use of multimedia as a significant element in the teaching of character education in public schools.
2,805 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that using multimedia to teach moral development satisfies two educational objectives: (1) Teaching character education, which fosters responsible, ethical and caring young people by modeling and teaching good character through emphasis on universal values and (2) teaching children multimedia skills. The author points out that many of the activities, included in this unit, require the students to have access to a variety of multimedia, such as video equipment, word processing, a computer and Internet access. The paper relates that the unit will be evaluated by monitoring student behavior in comparison to behavior prior to the implementation of the unit in and out of the classroom and assessing student and teacher attitudes regarding the implementation of such a program through surveys. Chart.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Rationale
Aims and Objectives
Principles of Effective Character Education
Principles of Effectively Using Multimedia to Teach Character Education
Resources Required
Unit and Lesson Outline
Character Education Unit: Outline of Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Class
Lesson 2: Self Esteem
Lesson 3: Identifying Respectful Behavior Activity
Lesson 4: Doing One's Share in the Community
Lesson 5: Big Brothers and Sisters Activity
Lesson 6: Bully Busting
Lesson 7: Community Calendar Activity
Lesson 8: Care Packages for Foster Children
Lesson 9: Guest Speakers
Lesson 10: Good Citizen Interviews
Assessment Activities
Listening Skills
Links to Relevant Curriculum Documents
Evaluation
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"Educators must provide learning opportunities to students that will teach character skills in this arena that they can carry with then throughout life into all of their interactions, beyond the conventional methods of interaction to which we are accustomed.Today, our youth faces many difficulties and dangers unknown to earlier generations. These skills are often not taught at home because there are more day-to-day pressures impinging on the time that parents and children spend together. Much of time has been traded in for those more non-traditional ways of communicating, like the use of multimedia methods such as text and video conferencing. Since children spend a majority of their time in schools, it is imperative that schools resume a proactive role in assisting families and communities by developing caring respectful environments where students learn core ethical values."
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Ruth and Esther, 2006.
An analysis of the Hebrew biblical texts about Ruth and Esther.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper studies the Book of Ruth and the Book of Esther, two of the five megillot -- or scrolls -- from the Hebrew bible. The paper discusses the origin and message of each story. The paper also explains when these stories are read and their significance in the Jewish calendar. The paper then compares and contrasts the roles of these two women in Jewish history and their legacy for the Jewish people.
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"The five books have little in common apart from their roles in the liturgy. Although the Song of Solomon and Lamentations are poetic in form and Ruth and Esther are stories of heroines, the contrast in the moods and purposes of both pairs sharply distinguishes the books. Ecclesiastes is a product of the Hebrew wisdom movement and exhibits the most pessimistic tone of any book in the Hebrew Bible."
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Misconceptions about Islam, 2005.
The paper discusses three misconceptions about women in Islam, violence in Islam and Islam and science.
4,305 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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This paper explains that Islam is a religion of peace, which gives the aim of life and guidance to achieve this aim; but, although many fundamentals and teachings are beautiful. they are now being misunderstood because of the current state of terror associated with Muslims. The author points out that women are well respected and cared for in Islam; the wearing of a veil by woman is not a necessity in Islam, though there are rules that enjoin women to wear respectable and modest clothes and to avoid embellishment and adornment of the body when outside the circle of family or close relative. The paper relates that the great history of Muslim scientists, especially from eighth to fifteenth century, supports the encouragement that Islam has for science; for example, the need to determine the direction of prayers, prayer times and the determination of Islamic lunar calendar led the Muslims to excel in fields like celestial mechanics, optical and atmospheric physics and spherical trigonometry.
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"In a later verse the Quran says, "O Children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce you as he caused your (first) parents to go forth from the Garden and tore off from them their robe (of innocence) that he might manifest their shame to them." (Quran, 7.27) The Quran gives a clear picture of the incident that as soon as Eve and Adam tasted the fruit of the forbidden tree their nakedness became manifest and brought shame to both of them. They then repented and God acknowledged by sending them to Earth with a mission. The point to be made here is that there is a stark contrast in narration of the event in the Holy books. Genesis clearly shows the character of woman as inferior to Adam and portrays her as a temptress who lured Adam too. She takes all the blame for Adam's demise and is punished more severely than Adam as can be made out from the harsh words being used. Although the punishment is imposed in Quran also, the tone is much gentler, the blame and punishment is shared equally and at no instance is Eve treated different than Adam. In fact both hold themselves equally accountable to God avoiding any accusations."
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Theater of the Middle Ages, 2006.
This paper examines the misconceptions of theater of the High Middle Ages.
2,179 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the revival of theater in Europe, beginning in the tenth century, as inspired and sponsored by the Catholic Church. The writer examines how historians now consider the High Middle Ages as the third major theatrical era in Western history. The paper further illustrates how major dramatic forms were connected with the church, its rituals, and its calendar of religious observances. The author explains the importance of these dramas , which included making church services more appealing and teaching scriptural history to the masses. The three types of plays that came out of the High Middle Ages are presented. The author concludes by arguing that drama other than that associated with the Church did exist at this time, influencing theater in the Late Middle Ages and even today.
From the Paper
"Since Plato's The Republic, the depiction of art, particularly theatre, has been treated as a secondary if not inconsequential chronicle and portrayal of any given era. Nowhere is this more clearly illustrated than during the Middle Ages, where the major dramatic forms, if they existed at all and if they could be called theatre, could only be performed if they were connected with and sanctioned by the church. Coinciding with the well-deserved title of the Dark Ages, the Catholic Church has been historically credited of having begun a revival of theatre in Europe. Extant plays, sponsored by the church and dating back to the tenth century, are categorized into three distinct genres: liturgical drama, which enacted part of the liturgy of the Catholic Mass; cycle plays, which illustrated scriptural history; and morality drama, which metaphorically endorsed the symbolic structure of Christian life. The provincial dramaturgical view generally holds that that these were the only forms of theatre of the time. However, more recent scholarship demonstrates that as these performance-based church rituals begot theatre and theatre further begot church ritual, other plays like university plays, pageants, mummings and disguisings, interludes, other non-cycle religious plays, and drama came into play and that collectively, theatre of the High Middle Ages impacted the evolution of theatre into the Late Middle Ages, and what it is today."
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The U.S. District Court of California, 2007.
A look at several different functions that are critical to the continued operation of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California.
1,691 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper looks at the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California and describes nine of the courts' essential functions and the necessity of these functions in order for the courts to continue to operate properly. It concludes with an overview of the subject matter addressed as well as some thoughts from the author.
Outline:
Finance/Accounting
Legal Advocates and Court Interpreters
Technical Support and Litigants
Calendar Clerks and Court Personnel
Conclusion
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"The court takes advantage of the opportunity of technology in benefits for users and the court. The strategy of using technology in the court will benefit the transacting process by setting standards and guidelines for the systematic implementation and integration of information technology into the courts. The Technical Support and litigants are to support the Court's administration; judicial function and the way the information are delivered. The use of a program called "eCourt" will be used. The eCourt program has a least amount of disruptions and efficiently deliveries the information to the needed destinations. Another advantage of technology in benefits to the court is the use of digital telephone services and video conferencing for the courts. "
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Marketing Plan: XM Radio, 2007.
This paper applies marketing principles to a marketing case featuring the introduction by satellite radio XM Radio of a new revolutionary product, Replay Radio.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper discuses Replay Radio's product life cycle, channel management, an advertising plan and price, promotional and public relations strategies. The author points out that, during the launch phase, XM's marketing team should follow a skimming price strategy because of their competitive advantage and limited product availability. The paper relates that the pricing strategy for Replay Radio should be sales-oriented objective, which seeks some level of unit sales, dollar sales or share of market goal without referring to profit. The author recommends an initial promotion schedule starting the first of August so that the company can catch the height of sports, shopping and new releases for television shows and the music tour calendar. The paper suggests a public relation campaign by promoting technological sharing with the other satellite radio system Sirius, to assist in growing the industry market.
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"The second phase is growth, during this phase of the product's life cycle the product tends to become more profitable and competitors tend to become more attracted to the market. Companies tend to start forming alliances, and more money is put into the advertising the product. Replay radio should be in mass production at this point of the life cycle and be marketed to manufacturers worldwide. The third phase is maturity; products that tend to survive the early phases normally spend the longest in this particular phase. Sales tend to grow at a decreasing rate then stabilize and price wars begin with the competition and promotion of the product becomes more widespread."
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Rice, 2003.
An overview of rice and its importance to the world as part of the staple diet.
3,227 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper examines how rice is a grain cereal plant of the grass family and how in terms of total production it is the world's second leading food crop. In particular, it looks at how rice will continue to play a major role in feeding billions of people in the world especially in Asia and how the goals and ambitions of researchers today must be to develop rice cultivars and methods of cultivation which enhance the crop yield and are resistant to disease and adverse weather conditions.
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Abstract
Biology of the Rice Plant
Regions of Rice Cultivation and Factors Affecting Yield
Preparation for Planting
Soil Type
Whole Farm Planning
Calendar of Events
Propagation of Rice
Recent Developments
Irrigation
Pests and Diseases
Harvesting
Post Harvest Issues
Processing
Environmental Effects of Rice Cultivation
Conclusion
References
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"The rice plant is usually classified as the genus Oryza in the grass family (Graminae). The rice plant has a number of jointed stems, called culms, which measure between 38cm to 244cm. The culms are composed of hollow internodes that join at solid nodes and arise from the shallow fibrous root system. A few of the nodes become elongated as the plant matures. The upper internode supports the panicle, which is the head of the rice plant. The flat grass-like leaves of the rice plant have a basal sheath which surrounds the culm. The blade of the leaf is set at an angle to the sheath. The panicle can range from open to compact and from erect to droopy. In most varieties it is dense and droopy."
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