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The History of Coney Island, 2003.
A look into the role of the Coney Island area and attractions from its beginnings as a retreat for New Yorkers in the late 1800s to a thriving amusement park that peaked in the mid 1900s.
5,586 words (approx. 22.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper discusses the importance of the Coney Island area historically and as a symbol of New York City. The first section deals with the rich history of Coney Island, beginning as a hotel resort for New Yorkers to visit during vacations. Coney Island landmarks, such as the Coney Island Elephant Hotel and The Iron Tower are discussed with their individual history given. The competition among New York businessmen to develop the area is also investigated, showing how rivals would fight each other viciously over the prime real estate. The paper then talks about the amusement park era and how Coney Island began to transform itself into a nationally recognized location. A section of the paper is also dedicated to the famous Coney Island Freak Show. Finally, the historical section of the paper ends with the lag in business that hit the area after World War II and how Coney Island exists in modernity as a throwback to past generations. The second section of the paper deals with how Coney Island has become a center of cultural pride for New Yorkers.
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"Coney Island represented a shift from the old Victorian mentality that many New Yorkers felt during most of the 1800s and into a new outlook of association that contained all citizens of New York City, not just the rich. The privilege of enjoyment was no longer reserved for those with money, but the low prices and massive amount of commercialism that Coney Island would become famous for would aid in the evolution of the city into becoming the representation of all that is America. In light of this optimism, Coney Island also had a darker side. Despite the cultural diversity and economic success the amusement center produced, the achievements concealed the exploitation of certain groups and the corruption that went along with the construction of such a major center of entertainment."
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Harvey Stein's "Coney Island", 2002.
This paper reviews Harvey Stein's "Coney Island", a photographic documentation of a forgotten lifestyle.
645 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper presents "Coney Island" by photographer Harvey Stein, a colorful testimony to the gritty reality, gaudy display and incredible diversity of Coney Island. The paper discusses each section: Amusements, Boardwalk, Mermaid Parade, The Workers and The Beach. The paper author believes that by documenting Coney Island pictorially Stein keeps the area alive even though the best days of the park are behind it.
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"The Amusements section sets the scene, documenting the rides and attractions that bring the people to the place. Many of these pictures emphasize motion of the ride, with a central focus point that draws the eye. The Boardwalk section concentrates more on the people attending Coney Island and the activities that go on there, such as feeding the seagulls, McDonald's, French fries, and lovers sneaking kisses. These photos often document a sort of desperation in having fun, a feeling of the need to capture the moment before it is gone and the workweek returns."
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?Coney Island?, 2002.
A review paper on the photo-essay book, "Coney Island" by Harvey Stein.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 32.95
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This paper explores the way in which American photographer, Harvey Stein, portrays New York City's kitschy escape destination in his photo-essay book "Coney Island". The paper discusses how Stein uses color and subjects to put together a book which so successfully reflects the feel and atmosphere of Coney Island.
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"Instead of giving Stein credit for continuing to grow rather than fall trap to a particular style, his critics lament his progress much the same as we lament all progress and our own aging and growth away from the things we found so magical in our youth.
But Stein is a photojournalist and the story changes with the times. Stein doesn't seem interested in the story behind the scenes, but rather in that which presents itself now in the pure, raw immediacy of the moment."
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Ecuador, The Galapagos Islands, and Conservation, 2003.
Examines what is being done to preserve the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.
2,018 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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When one talks about the most beautiful, exotic, and diverse places on earth, the Galapagos Islands are bound to come up. This archipelago is home to countless species of animals that are totally unique to the islands. The paper shows that preservation and conservation of the Galapagos Islands is of world concern, and many groups are taking part, as well as the government that owns the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Although these players are not perfect, they are trying to do the best they can in order to save this pristine environment for future generations to enjoy, study, and learn.
Paper Outline:
Brief History of the Islands
Brief History of Conservation Efforts
Efforts by the Ecuadorian Government
Why Should the Islands Be Conserved?
Conclusion
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"The conservation movement in the Gal?pagos Islands really began in earnest in 1936. It was at this time that various scientific expeditions at the beginning of this century sounded the alarm of the killing of the giant tortoises and of the danger of their eventual extinction. It was at this time that the government of Ecuador took measures for the conservation of the animals. In 1936, the islands were declared a National Reserve with stricter regulations. In 1954 a movement was started to protect the species of the Gal?pagos and to found a center for scientific investigation on the islands."
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Immigration through Ellis Island, 2002.
Explores the immigration process through Ellis Island, U.S.A between the years 1892-1954.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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Between the years 1892 and 1954 Ellis Island was the veritable headquarters of immigration and naturalization district in the U.S. The island itself was first settled by Dutch colonists and called Oyster Island, for self-evident reasons. This paper will take a brief look at the immigration process through Ellis Island. To develop a better understanding of the immigration process, some of the incentives immigrants faced when deciding to leave their home countries will be brought to light and some of the experiences faced by individuals and their families will also be included as vignettes. In the final analysis it will be clear that Ellis Island, reflecting as it does much of America's immigration at large, has a bittersweet history.
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The Channel Island Fox, 2006.
This paper discusses the conscious conservation efforts to save the Channel Island fox from extinction.
1,910 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that the petite Channel Island fox, urocyon littoralis, endemic to the California Channel Islands, has become near extinction because of the invasion of non-native species, misguided conservation efforts and rampant canine distemper disease. The author points out that, in an effort to save the San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike, lanius ludovicianus mearnsi, one of the most endangered birds in the world, which is a prey of the Channel Island fox, careless conservation efforts reduced the San Clemente (one of the Channel Islands) fox so rapidly that its population then became endangered. The paper stresses that conservation is more complex than looking at a primary cause alone: For the Channel Island Fox, this means trapping and relocating golden eagles, reintroducing bald eagles, removing feral pigs, replacing exotic grasslands for native ones, and above all, monitoring the foxes. The paper is attractive with many photographs and captions.
Table of Contents:
Scorch and Sizzle
Plagued by an Epidemic
The Hitch with the Shrike
The Flying Catastrophe
Taking a Wider Glance
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"The good news is that predator control is starting to work. Since 2004, there have been no golden eagles on the islands of San Miguel and Santa Cruz. San Miguel Island has also released ten island foxes from their captive breeding program to begin to repopulate the subspecies. In addition, all three islands now have a total of 25 resident bald eagles that have been relocated there in order to bring this native species back. The bald eagles kept the golden eagles away once before, so they may be able to do it again."
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The Virgin Islands and Tourism, 2007.
This paper discusses the Virgin Islands and looks at the impact of tourism.
807 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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In this article the writer discusses that tourism, especially in an ecologically sensitive area such as the Virgin Islands, brings with it both positive as well as negative influences and impacts. The writer notes that the central question that needs to be asked is whether the islands can withstand the increasing tide of tourism and the attrition of its ecological structure. The writer points out that the fact that the islands are economically dependent on tourism means that a balance has to be found between a vibrant tourist industry and ecological sustainability. The writer concludes that taking into account the sensitivity of the area one cannot be complacent about the impact of tourism on these islands.
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"However, ecologists and other experts are emphatic in their view that there are also real and potential negative factors that impact on the ecological and environmental health of these islands. These include aspects such as over-crowding, environmental problems, destruction of the reefs as well as social and cultural problems that may result from alien influences brought from outside the islands."
"Furthermore, experts also warn of the potential chaos if tourism is left "unmanaged" and solely at the mercy of market forces. An example of what is meant by management is the control of the number of visitors in relation to the available infrastructure."
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Construction on Sanibel Island, 2007.
This paper discusses the proposal to develop a three-story beachfront hotel on Sanibel Island.
2,588 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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In this article, the writer looks at Sanibel Island, a popular tourist destination off the western coast of Florida, as a location for a beachfront hotel. This paper is written from a personal point of view as the writer discusses the process of developing a three-story beachfront hotel on Sanibel Island. The writer notes that this planned hotel has raised some concerns among island environmentalists. The writer explains that while the hotel will meet the island's three-story limit and will include a large nature preserve with raised boardwalks so guests do not disturb the environment, other facets of the project are more troubling. The writer concludes that this could end in a situation in which the environmentalists insist that the writer resolves the outstanding environmental issues in return for building just a three-story hotel.
Outline:
Situation and Facts
Issues and Objectives
Strategy plan
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"Since a causeway was constructed linking Sanibel Island to mainland Florida, the tourism business has grown significantly and is currently a major contributor to the Sanibel Island economy. This has raised concerns among residents that the pristine environment and many of the islands key aesthetic features could be compromised. As a result, several restrictions have been placed on the development of hotels and tourist attractions on the island. For example, new buildings can not exceed three stories in height, although such restrictions do not exist on similar Gulf islands, because residents do not want to obstruct island views. Also, buildings often must be constructed on stilts or with open first floors to minimize the risks of property damage in case the island experiences flooding."
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Staten Island, 2002.
A literary review of books on the history of Staten Island.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper surveys the books, "Next Stop, Annadale" by Gertrude Egish; "Secret Places of Staten Island", by Bruce Kershner; "Made on Staten Island" by Charles L. Sachs and Nancy Waters; and "A Study of a Community: Staten Island Architecture and Environment" by George Szekely and Dianna Gabay.
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Three Mile Island, 2006.
A discussion of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident, the most serious nuclear power plant accident in North America. The paper explains that, although there were no direct casualties, the Three Mile Island accident brought about great public opposition to nuclear power and the tragedy at Chernobyl that took place several years later increased this opposition. The paper further points out that, although the Three Mile Island accident took place over 25 years ago, the full impact is still unknown and contradictory data on the impacts on human health exists.
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"Three Mile Island Nuclear power has several advantages over fossil fuel. It does not contribute to the greenhouse effect and produces less atmospheric pollution. Unlike fossil fuels we are unlikely to run out of uranium for a while thus using nuclear energy means less reliance on foreign oil. Nuclear power plants do however generate nuclear waste, disposal of which is of great concern as high-level radioactive waste is highly toxic and "by 1995 about 28 000 tons of spent fuel were stored in the United States" (Henderson, 2000). According to some studies, nuclear power is also the cheapest source of energy. It is worth noting that..."
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?Station Island?, 2004.
An analysis of the themes prevalent in the poems in the book, ?Station Island?, by Seamus Heaney.
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines "Station Island" by the Irish poet Seamus Heaney, It looks at how Heaney is also a spiritual writer, and his "Station Island" is a deeply spiritual work that tries to portray the spiritual hunger often felt by the people in this modern and technological world and how the title, "Station Island", itself has a association with spirituality and pilgrimage. It analyzes how Heaney uses many poetic devices throughout his writing to good affect and how it helps the reader to imagine the feelings and actions of Heaney that are going on in his mind. The words Heaney uses enrich the poetry; he uses much onomatopoeia to create atmosphere in his writing.
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"The third part of "Station Island" is a series of monologues on the voice of Sweeney a mysterious and scary figure from Heaney's childhood, the poems in the third part are dramatic and Heaney creates images from the past to tell the story of religious confusion. Sweeney was also a character in previous Heaney poems and in "Sweeney Returns" Heaney depicts the return of the mysterious figure with an altered tone, this time the tone of Sweeney is more political than religious. "On the Road" is the last poem which concludes the book and states that "all roads are one." The voices of Sweeney-Heaney merge, as the religious and aesthetic quests join in the volume of final words [O'Connell, 1985]."
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Ellis Island, 2002.
This paper introduces analyzes, and discusses the book "Ellis Island Interviews: in Their Own Words," by Peter Morton Coan.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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Ellis Island was the first stop for immigrants to the United States in the early 20th century. This paper examines a book which deals with the stories of people who passed through this island. It provides great insight into the life of the immigrants, their reasons for leaving their country and what they hoped to achieve in America. The writer of this paper examines the author's use of interviews as a form of documentation.
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"The author calls Ellis Island a "America's slender thread for the peopling of the nation" (Coan xiii), and his interviews portray just a few of the thousands of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island on their way to a better life. "By and large, they came from nondescript farm villages and hamlets tucked away in forgotten European provinces and sleepy border towns routinely compromised by twisted ideology, plunder, and hate" (Coan xvii). Coan interviews several of these people who came to America, to find out their reasons for coming, and more about their lives. He also interviewed some of the employees who had worked on the island."
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Radiation, the Media and the Marshal Islands, 2006.
A history of the U.S. nuclear explosions conducted on the Marshall Islands.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper describes the nuclear explosions conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense on the Marshall Islands from June 30, 1946 until August 18, 1958. The paper looks at the damage caused by the testing, the media's involvement in exposing the damage and how the U.S. responded to legal actions brought against the U.S. government by Marshallese living on the islands at the time of the nuclear explosions.
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"From June 30, 1946 until August 18, 1958, the United States Government conducted a total of 67 nuclear explosions off the Marshall Islands, "all of which were considered atmospheric" (Republic of the Marshall Islands 1). The most horrific of these blasts was the 'Bravo Shot,' conducted in the Bikini Atoll on March, 1954. This blast was as powerful as 1000 hydrogen bombs (1) and much more devastating than the 1945 Hiroshima blast. However, the full extent of the destruction was clouded by governmental reticence for years, due to Cold War defense secrecy."
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Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands, 2004.
An historical review of the Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands.
2,023 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the people, region, homes, culture, religion, and images that make up the interesting historical account of the Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands. The paper elaborates on the many religious and cultural customs unique to the inhabitants of these islands.
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"The history of the Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands during the 18th century is as colorful and unique as the flowers that are grown in the region. On December 23, 1826, a treaty between the United States of America and the King of the Sandwich Islands was signed at Honolulu and entered into force. The people who inhabited the islands, took their livelihood out of the ocean waters, and thrived upon their religion and customs continue to romance and mystify the people of today?s hurried society."
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Global Investing with The Island Principle, 2006.
A review of the Island Principle as vehicle for international investing.
821 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper describes the Island Principle, a long-term plan for investing in global markets. The paper explains the benefits of diversification in reducing risk. In conclusion, the paper shows that investment using the Island Principle reduces risk and returns higher revenues.
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"Diversification is the key to risk management and the most powerful tool investors can implement. By diversifying their investments investors can make their returns equal to the amount of the investment and keep risks below the average of their investment. In order to keep risks low investors should own more than one stock, own stocks in more than one sector, and own more than one kind of asset. However, diversification is more complicated than simply owning different kinds of stock in different international markets. The various stocks must have the right relationship to one another. Using economic terminology, the investments must have the right correlation for diversification to reduce risk."
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