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Characteristics and Properties of Sources of Light, 2002.
Comparison between the light source that come from the metal filament lamp and the light source that comes from the arc lamp.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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Sources of light have different characteristics and properties. In this paper, we will study the metal filament lamp and the arc lamp in order to determine some of these differences.
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Properties of Light, 2007.
This paper describes the key features of light.
893 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper describes the most common feature of light, reflection. The paper explains that reflection occurs when electromagnetic radiation in the visible portion of the spectrum experiences an elastic collision with any particular physical surface. The paper then looks at refraction, when the path of light is altered by the material through which it travels. The paper also discusses interference, which results from two separate wave forms coming together.
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"To most of us, the general properties of light are so commonplace and so readily observed that we tend to think nothing of them. Additionally, we fail to critically examine what light may be and how it operates under certain conditions. After all, most of us could not conceive of a word without the aid of our sense of sight; yet this sight is based upon a very limited number of features of electromagnetic radiation. Of course, delineating a handful of key features of light - those that we witness over the course of our everyday lives - can be very beneficial towards a more comprehensive understanding of what it actually is."
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Waves and Their Properties Analyzed in Light and Sound, 2002.
This paper examines the phenomenon of waves, looking to understand how waves work.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper first defines and categorizes waves, looking at the different media that can carry waves, such as liquid with waves in the ocean, solid with sound carried through a wall, or gaseous with light traveling through the atmosphere. The writer then gives the mathematical formulae for defining and understanding the way in which waves are formed and travel through space.
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"There are a number of ways to categorize waves. One method is to categorize them according to the direction of the movement of the individual particles of the medium relative to the direction in which the waves travel. Three categories result: longitudinal waves, transverse waves, and surface waves. A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move in a direction parallel to the direction in which the wave moves. Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves. In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wave moves. Transverse waves require a relatively rigid medium in order to transmit energy due to the interaction of the particles that creates the perpendicular movement. As a result, only longitudinal waves flow through gas and the majority of liquids, even waves in the ocean."
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Bud Light and Coors Light, 2002.
A comparison of the international markets for the beer products Bud Light and Coors Light.
1,267 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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Light beers have become a viable product in the last few years showing a certain ambiguous health consciousness on the part of the public, at least in America, so that people continue to drink beer but try to reduce their caloric intake at the same time. This paper compares the international markets for the products Bud Light (Anheuser-Busch International, Inc) and Coors Light (Coors Brewing Company).
The paper shows that taste may be a consideration in deciding which beer to purchase, but the success or failure of a lite beer in the international marketplace will depend as much on the marketing and distribution apparatus and skills of the companies that produce these beers, thus raising the issue of whether Anheuser-Busch or Coors will be better able to deliver the product to the consumer. The paper concludes that by this criterion in particular, Bud Light is in a better position than Coors Light.
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"Coors has been making progress in the international marketplace as well, but it has also encountered some problems. Canada is a major market for beer, as noted, and Coors had an agreement with Canada's biggest brewer, Molson Breweries, for licensing rights to Coors' top-selling beers in Canada. A dispute arose in 1996 leading to an agreement that Molson would continue to brew and sell Coors Light, Canada's dominant light beer, and Original Coors through June 30, 1997, with doubts about what would happen after that. A court ruling had found that Molson had breached its licensing deal by allowing Miller Brewing Co., a unit of Philip Morris Cos. Inc., to buy a 20 percent stake without Coors' consent in 1993. Molson Breweries is also owned 40 percent each by Toronto-based Molson Cos. Ltd. and Australia's Foster's Brewing Group Ltd. Molson had to pay Coors damages in the millions of dollars (Schuettler, "Coors/Molson Agree"). Coors Light is the dominant light beer in Canada, commanding a 5 to 5.5 percent share of the beer market, and Coors can ill-afford to ignore this market (Schuettler, "Molson Shares Dive")."
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Anglo-Saxon Characteristics in "Beowulf", 2008.
This paper discusses the traditional and non-traditional Anglo-Saxon characteristics present in the epic "Beowulf".
1,434 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper compares and contrasts the various Anglo-Saxon characteristics in "Beowulf" and shows how they are critical to both the plot and the setting of Seamus Heaney's version of this epic. The paper reviews and analyzes traditional characteristics including the quest for fame, manliness and courage as well as the non-traditional characteristics of generosity and concern for others.
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"In Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf, many themes and motifs exist, including predominantly the values of the Anglo-Saxon culture. The theme of manliness and strength known to the Anglo-Saxon tradition and important to the development and characteristics of Beowulf can be identified in all three agons of the epic. However, Beowulf also presents non-traditional aspects opposite of the typical Anglo-Saxon warrior, weaving an intricate text to enliven the story. These two contrasting forces combine to create a poem that highlights the inextinguishable spirit of mankind as well as underlines the values of morality."
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Essential Characteristics of the Ballad, 2005.
This paper looks at the essential characteristics of the ballad form.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the essentials of the ballad form, including the motif, theme, variance, rhyme, meter, repetition, vocabulary and structure. The paper compares the ballads of Sir Patrick Spence and John Henry based on these properties.
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"Ballads are stories set to music and they usually have verses consisting of four lines each, but this can be extended to six lines, with sometimes a longer verse being inserted among the shorter ones. The ballad was originally an oral tradition and the use of traditional motifs and phrases was relied on heavily to flesh out the stories of the ballad."
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Characteristics of Oral and Mythic Literature, 2004.
This paper analyzes four North American Indian myths to determine how much they illustrate characteristics of myths and legends.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this paper, four North American Indian myths are analyzed to define the extent to which they illustrate characteristics of myths and legends. The paper brings the theory of the use of language as myth.
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"Characteristics of Oral and Mythic Literature. Before the invention of writing, the only means of recording human events apart from visual representations, was in stories, myths or legends that were memorized and recited orally to listeners. The universal classics of literature known as the "Iliad" and "Odyssey" created several thousand years ago by the blind Greek poet Homer, were almost certainly recited or chanted and only written down at a much later date."
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Characteristics of God, 2002.
A paper which examines the different characteristics of God as they appear in the Old Testament.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, $ 34.95
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The paper examines the God of the Old Testament who displays many human images and emotions. The paper reminds us that that Bible was written by man who wrote of God in the only manner he could ? in human terms. The paper defines several of Gods characteristics (for example, creativity, protectiveness, vengefulness, and grieving) and shows how they relate to instances in the Bible.
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"The Lord is a vengeful Lord. He removed Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. He destroyed man and beast because of their evil ways (Genesis 6:13). When the Pharaoh would not let the Israelites free, Moses spoke with him, pleaded. Moses warned him that God would take vengeance on the Egyptian. First the river turned to blood (Exodus 7:17). Then the frogs came (Exodus 8:5). When the Pharaoh still did not let the Israelites go, God turned the dust and smite into lice (Exodus 8:16), After the lice, came the flies that swarmed amongst the houses of the Egyptians (Exodus 8:21). The Pharaoh still would not let God?s people go. Ths angered God even more and he sent down a disease that killed the cattle of the Egyptians. The cattle of the Israelites were saved. Then the Lord commanded Moses to take the ashes from the furnace and sprinkling it towards the heavens, it was changed into a boil that only affected the Egyptians. These boils affected both man and beast (Exodus 9:10)."
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Characteristics of Felony Drug Offenders, 2008.
An analysis of social factors associated with and characteristics of felony drug offenders.
6,186 words (approx. 24.7 pages), 34 sources, APA, $ 145.95
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This paper examines the reasons why individuals choose to use controlled substances. It discusses possible factors that affect felony drug offenders that are ordered to complete substance abuse treatment by the court. It also looks at the characteristics of these felony drug offenders that are ordered to complete substance abuse treatment. Lastly, the paper examines community and agency needs that are associated with drug use and suggests a possible plan of action to address the problem.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Why Do People Use Drugs? A Rational Choice Perspective
Criminal History
Substance Abuse Treatment History
Employment Status
Community Need
Agency Need
Plan of Action
Conclusion
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"Such a large portion of the probation office's budget goes toward substance treatment. However, probation officers also work closely with the offenders' families. No services are provided to them. Many of the wives, husbands, and children of the offenders would benefit from counseling services at a reduced cost. Such services might help them understand the addiction issues their family member faces. This officer has seen a lot of family members be affected by an offender's use of a controlled substance. Often they do not understand what is going on or why the offender would choose to use an illicit substance upon release from incarceration. Any services that would be able to be provided to them may be beneficial for the offender in the long run."
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The Curative Properties of Acupuncture, 2006.
A description of the history and curative properties of acupuncture in relation to certain medical disorders.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses the curative properties of acupuncture. The paper begins by explaining the meridians on the human body and the acupuncture points found on the body. It then describes the theory behind acupuncture. The paper discusses that although preclinical studies have documented the medical effects of acupuncture, they have not been able to explain the method by which acupuncture exerts its effects, at least according to modern Western theories of science and medicine.
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"Acupuncture treatment commenced in China over 2,000 years ago, but only in 1971 was this treatment introduced to Western society. Western practice of acupuncture alludes to a host of procedures which include stimulation of anatomical points on the body via a variety of techniques. Such techniques include stimulation by heated herbs (moxibustion), mild electrical current (electroacupuncture), magnets, manual pressure (acupressure) and low frequency lasers, all of which were adopted from Chinese, Japanese and Korean practices. According to traditional Chinese medicine the body is viewed as a balance of the yin and yang, two opposing yet inseparable forces. Yin embodies the cold, slow and passive principle while yang embodies the hot and active principle. Disease in the body manifests itself when these two forces become imbalanced, thus blocking the flow of qi (vital energy) along "meridians.""
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Characteristics of the Product Life Cycle, 2003.
Compares and contrasts the characteristics of a growing and a mature product market.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This essay shows the differences of the characteristics between a growing and a maturing market, with an analysis of different cost recoveries in both periods. The paper shows that despite the differences, market growth and market maturity are periods which cannot be completely separated as market growth slowly develops into market maturity.
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"As already pointed out, market growth is accompanied by market fragmentation which causes competition. But competition in market growth is not as intense as it is in market maturity. The reason is that in the growth phase, almost every organization profits just because of the great demand, whereas in maturity, organizations struggle for their survival. Thus, the price of the product in market growth is not the decisive factor in competition. Marketing and product improvement, i.e. technology are the most significant factors. Consequently, products can be sold at relatively high prices because of the great demand."
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Early Childhood and Conservation of Properties, 2005.
An investigation of early childhood and the concept of conservation of properties.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper shows that an important concept in children's development of cognitive skills is the concept of conservation of properties. As was pointed out by Jean Piaget, a very significant feature of pre-operational thought is that it tends to center attention on one noticeable or striking feature of an object, while ignoring or neglecting other aspects, resulting in a distortion of the reasoning process.
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"An important concept in children's development of cognitive skills is the concept of conservation of properties. As was pointed out by Jean Piaget, a very significant feature of pre-operational thought is that it tends to center attention on one noticeable or striking feature of an object, while ignoring or neglecting other aspects, resulting in a distortion of the reasoning process. An older person is able to decenter, i.e. to take into account aspects of the object that compensate for the biasing effects of the one thing that is more prominent (Flavell, 1963). This has been clearly demonstrated in the so-called conservation studies (Lovell & Ogilvie, 1960; Rao, 1976; Ayers et al., 1974)."
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Satan?s Human Characteristics in "Paradise Lost", 2002.
A study of Satan's characteristics in "Paradise Lost" by Milton, focusing on Book Four.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents an explanation of how John Milton makes Satan seem human-like in his work, "Paradise Lost". Satan is shown to have feelings and regret. He also plays with the idea of trying to overthrow God by waging war and realizes that is not an option. Finally, Milton shows how Satan feels pain and even tries to repent. The paper focuses on Book Four of "Paradise Lost" and contains quotes from the book.
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"In of Paradise Lost, Milton illustrates Satan as the sympathetic character. He reveals feelings of guilt, despair, jealousy and regret. The reader identifies with these feelings and understands Satan?s actions. This new insight into his character is presented at the opening of book Four: ?By change of pace, now conscience wakes despair. That slumbered wakes the bitter memory of what he was, what is and what must be.?"
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Diversity and Demographic Characteristics, 2004.
An analysis of the characteristics of diversity and demographics in an organization.
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper claims that there are many factors that define diversity and its role in determining individual behavior. The paper contends that in today's society and workplace, diversity plays an important role in strengthening an organization and that employers can benefit by becoming and being diverse. The paper examines organizations that hire individuals from various age groups, explaining that they can profit from a pool of knowledge that more that one age group may possess. The paper assesses that if employers can see beyond the age, gender, religion and other various diversity behaviors of its employees and hire and promote its employees based on merit, skills, abilities and performance alone, some of the issues employers now face can be diminished to a certain degree.
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"Diversity is good for organizations and its employees. There are many forms of diversity and demographic characteristics. Ethnicity, gender, age, religion, personality traits, and differences in values and attitude are only a few of these characteristics. Diversity can be defined as the state of being distinct or different. Demographic characteristics are the differences in, but not limited to, age, ethnicity, or gender. Hudson Inclusion Solutions, a professional staffing firm conducted a survey of 1,800 employees and found the following statistics concerning diversity within workplaces. Of the 64 % of individuals who worked at company that promoted diversity, 18 % stated they know someone who had been discriminated against because of rage. 1 in 5 stated they knew someone who had been mistreated because of his or her gender."
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Short Story Characteristics, 2002.
A brief examination of the characteristics that are common in short stories.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper looks at the various elements that create a short story. It includes a protagonist, the central character in conflict; an antagonist, any person or force arrayed against the protagonist; a plot, the sequence of incidents or events that make up the story; and suspense or the tension that pulls the reader along in the story.
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"Other elements that may be key in a short story are the setting, theme and point of view (Dinneen and O?Connor). The setting is the time and place in which the action takes place. The setting has a definite impact on both the character and plot development (Dinneen and O?Connor). The theme of a story is the idea or belief as to what is important or unimportant in life. The theme of a story gives meaning to a literary work and is usually inferred from other elements of the story, evolving through the conflicts experienced by the main character (Dinneen and O'Connor). The points of view a story may be told from either the omniscient narrative, the detached observer?s point of view or the first person. The point of view taken can set the action and is also crucial in plot development as it can predetermine what the reader knows or does not know."
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