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The Black Market, 2002.
An exploration of black markets and their effects.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the recurring problem of black markets, focusing on drug trafficking, nuclear weapons and human black markets. It points out the negative aspects with regard to black marketing, such as the obvious moral issues and the resulting problems to the community. It also attempts to propose some solutions to the problems of the various black market trades.
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"Illegal substances have always been a magnet for black market profits. Prohibition failed largely because there was such a lucrative and enormous black market surrounding the manufacture and supply of illegal alcohol. Many family fortunes were made during prohibition, when drinking was made illegal, but people drank anyway. The same thing happens when prices are fixed in an attempt to reduce or regulate consumption."
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Influences in the Development of Modern Day Iraq, 2008.
The paper examines factors that influenced the development of modern day Iraq.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The author of this paper examines historical, geographical and religious factors that influenced the development of modern day Iraq. The author contends that within the development of the state of Iraq there are two basic themes of historical continuity from ancient times to the present day: (1) creation and construction of the state (2) the process of economic and social development. Within these two themes there is a constant struggle to come together and to divide. The writer further states that Iraq has had a significant historical struggle with unity, as a result of many centuries of social, economic and political dominance of one group over another, be they ancient rulers or modern "secular" leaders. The paper goes on to examine aspects of that "historical struggle".
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"From the more general theory, of geography and foreign interferance one must then discuss the ancient conflict between schools of the same faith, Sunni and Shi' Islam have been in constant struggle for power and representation over the years and to this day there is a clear sense that even modern representations of each of these schools are in a constant struggle to have their foundations build the nation and dominate the social and political arena. This point demonstrated well in the ebb and flow of history represented by Hourani, where he points out that the center of what became modern Iraq (Baghdad) is dominated by the Shi and to some degree still is, while the Sunni are frequently underrepresented and living on the fringes. (p. 35) The differences and similarities of these two faiths have driven them to different ends, and has frequently been the source of much conflict among even the most modern inhabitants of the nation, as it is reflected in a constant struggle to divide, and come together through representation and exclusion."
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"Black Market Birth Control", 2007.
An analysis of the style of Andrea Tone's article, "Black Market Birth Control: Contraceptive Entrepreneurship and Criminality in the Gilded Age."
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses Andrea Tone's article, "Black Market Birth Control: Contraceptive Entrepreneurship and Criminality in the Gilded Age." The paper describes the aim of the article, which is to generate a fuller understanding of the underground movement in birth control in the late 19th and early 20th century. The paper discusses the way that the article is presented and why this approach makes it a successful article and enjoyable to read.
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"I really enjoyed the personal nature of the article, which not only allowed the piece to come alive instead of being yet another piece of dry historical work, but also really brought the issue to life since these kinds of laws trickle down to the individual, forcing them to make decisions they may have not ordinarily made. The photographs were also helpful in understanding how crude the science of birth control was at the time. Knowing this fact allows the reader to understand two things: first, how without the efforts of these clandestine entrepreneurs the safe and effective devices we have today would not have been invented. And secondly, it helps the audience understand why these laws were put in place to begin with because it illustrates how dangerous and unreliable the contraceptives were."
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Rhetoric in Modern-Day Proceedings, 2004.
An examination of the modern-day influence that rhetoric has on governmental processes.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper examines how the term ?rhetoric? is used as philosophical advocacy for the validity of knowledge and critical topics concerning public policy. The paper deals with the importance of rhetoric in modern-day proceedings and its influence on governmental processes from decision making by presidents to that of the Congress. It also argues that rhetoric is far removed from reality.
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"Honestly, however, it can be seen that the political discourses are being aimed to serve other objectives rather than simply put forth a description of real facts. It is evident that the leaders resort to deception, statements of ambiguous nature, and omission of critical issues for fear of contradiction without even taking care of the way the audiences construe their statements. It is therefore, imperative that the political deliberations are not to be taken as an honest account of the real world facts or the account of own visualizations of the speaker but to be analyzed in the perspectives of social objectives that it aims to fulfill."
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The Modern Day Mall, 2005.
This paper looks at Foucault and Baudrillard's ideas of the modern day mall.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper analyzes the situation of the modern day mall through the theories and perspectives of Foucault and Baudrillard. The paper relates that the mall selected in particular is the West Edmonton Mall, which is one of the largest malls in the world.
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"Post-modern day shopping malls have expanded exponentially from the simple strip mall of the past. Malls these days attempt to become tourist attractions, places to visit while on holidays. One such mall of extraordinary size and temptation is the West Edmonton Mall (WEM) in Alberta, Canada. Holding the Guinness Book of World Records largest shopping center in the world, they proclaim themselves the 'WEMiSphere,' on their website, a spin-off from their initials (WEM). It has over 800 stores, 21 movie theatres, a chapel, aquariums, a water-park, miniature golf, over one-hundred eating establishments, and much more. Built in four stages from 1981 to 1998, it spans almost fifty blocks in Edmonton. Clearly, this mall exhibits all criteria necessary to be described as a post-modern mall."
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The Future of Violent Hate Crimes Against Blacks in America, 2000.
Gives examples of hate crimes against blacks that have been committed, their motivations and characteristics, and advocates more action to stop these crimes from happening in the future.
2,363 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 72.95
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"During the late 19th century, numerous African-Americans were killed by whites in race riots and by lynching. These hate crimes caused the rise of a civil rights movement. A movement that helped to change the lifestyle of African-Americans but did not extinguish the prejudice violence that followed. Laws were passed to better deal with these issues but they were not enough. I believe hate crime offenders have certain motivations for their brutal assaults and they will continue to harm blacks as long as the rest of America sits back and watches. "
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Ancient Literature and Modern Day Life, 2008.
An analysis of how closely modern day life is connected to the life depicted in "Everyman," "Gilgamesh," Homer's "The Odyssey," and in ancient Egyptian poems.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, on first glance, the atmosphere of the ancient Mesopotamian epic "Gilgamesh," Homer's "Odyssey," the Egyptian songs for the dead and the medieval allegory "Everyman" seem quite foreign to our modern culture and sensibilities since the works depict heroes grappling with the gods in a one-on-one fashion, and valor and might are the ultimate determinants of a man or woman's prowess. The paper then argues that the issues these heroes must deal with, however, are also basic human issues common even today and that because of this, these pieces are not simply curiosities, but still resonate as vital works of literature.
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"The plea for companionship in the face of death "Everyman" takes on a transcendent power because of its universality and the desire for home in "The Odyssey" gives the work a timeless quality, and makes the amoral protagonist sympathetic. Likewise, in "Gilgamesh," the protagonist's sorrow about losing his beloved best friend makes him sympathetic, even though like King Odysseus, King Gilgamesh is often violent, deceitful, and cruel. When he is punished by the gods, like Odysseus, it is not in an especially just fashion, but simply because he has been cursed for killing the evil demon Humbaba of the Cedar Forest, when provoked and attacked. Instead of Gilgamesh losing his own life, his dearest friend Enkidu is taken to the cruel place in the underworld, which like Homeric conceptions, is a terrible place, regardless of how morally one behaves in life."
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Modern Day Justice, 2005.
This paper is an essay which applies the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. and of Henry David Thoreau in "Civil Disobedience" to modern day justice and the problem of the illegal immigrants.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. mobilized an entire race to stand up for their rights while making another race reflect upon all of their cruelties and injustices against their fellow human beings and Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" determined which of these men's method was more effective in seeking equality for all or most of mankind. The author points out that the United States is faced with another injustice from which there will be no way for one group to gain justice without compromising another group: The problem of the illegal immigrants who sneak into this country every day. The paper concludes that, when seeking justice for fellow Americans who might be denied basic rights to accommodate the rights of others, it is the responsibility of all concerned citizens to speak up by following the path of Reverend King and march to every state's capitol building and fight for these rights.
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"There are many people who empathize with the plight of these people who are simply coming here in search of better opportunities. Certainly, King's demonstration of courage lives on in this new group that is now clamoring for the human rights of another oppressed group. There is no denying that ours is a land of opportunity with so much to offer, but these same human rights activists might use the same energy they are employing here to mobilize a mass of concerned citizens in the countries that illegal immigrants are fleeing from. Justice must surely be at least a concept in most of the free world today."
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Modern-Day China, 2003.
Discusses the political and economic developments in modern-day China as they relate to its past and present conditions as a world power.
5,348 words (approx. 21.4 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 132.95
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The pace of economic and political change in China has been very rapid, for both have shifted into what seems to be an ongoing expansion into a capitalist system. This paper shows that, since the early reforms, a new class of wealthy and prosperous Chinese has emerged, not to mention the great growth of the Chinese middle class, which is now comparable to that in the United States. By exploring some aspects of its long and violent past, especially those that took place in the later years of the 20th century, the paper shows how China has also changed from a socialist society that restricted private lives and affairs to a consumer society with increased economic freedom and individual participation.
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"Beginning in 1964, China secretly initiated a crash industrialization program that was originally intended as a backup for any kind of military strike by the United States or the Soviet Union. Because much of China?s industry was then concentrated on the Pacific coast, the leaders endorsed a highly-centralized investment plan to erect new industrial facilities in remote regions of the country. By 1971, this military-industrial program absorbed the majority of China?s investments and eventually relocated existing factories from the coast and created a heavy industrial system that was able to produce every conceivable piece of military equipment. Surprisingly, the turmoil associated with the Cultural Revolution did not highly affect this industrial program, for in reality, it surged ahead by starting ?many projects before the planning was complete and scattering many new facilities in remote valleys to protect them from air attack? (Hsu 184)."
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India's Ancient Civilization to Modern Day Politics and the Legacy of the British Raj., 2001.
A look at India's development from as early as the 3rd millennium and how other nations and civilizations often imposed their rule on India. The primary focus of the paper is on how British rule in India continues to effect modern Indian politics.
3,960 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 107.95
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In this paper the author examines how British rule has made an impact on Indian politics. Making comparison to Abdullah Hussein?s characters in ?Weary Generations?, the author suggests that British rule, in modern Indian politics, continues to be ?an unhappy marriage that still is not broken?. The second section of the paper discusses political institutions in contemporary India and their relevance, whilst the third section looks at Indian ancient civilization which the author suggests has led to a modern day philosophy of non-violence, religious tolerance. The paper concludes with a look at democracy in India as compared to that in China and Japan.
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?The English made many external changes that led to the Indian people's desire and ability to become their own unified country. Although unification may never have happened without the influence of the British, it was the Indians themselves that eventually achieved their unity. The British could not completely unify India.?
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Jack: A Modern-Day Zarathustra, 2001.
Literary analysis and criticism of the movie "Fight Club" and a comparison of the leading character to the character of Zarathustra in Friedrich Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra".
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, $ 43.95
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A literary analysis and criticism of the movie "Fight Club". The author compares the leading character, Jack to the leading character in Friedrich Nietzsche?s "Thus Spoke Zarathustra", Zarathustra. The author discusses their similarities how they both overcome themselves, they both develop a following, and how they both progress through the metamorphoses of the spirit. ?Jack? is the modern day embodiment of the Zarathustria.
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"In Friedrich Nietzsche?s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Zarathustra is presented as a wise prophet, a knowledgeable philosopher, and a man who continually overcomes himself. He abandons popular beliefs and dogmas and makes no apologies about doing so. He is his own person, not the person that the ?herd? wants him to be. In David Fincher?s Fight Club, ?Jack? embodies Zarathustra?s progression from a member of the herd to an independent, confident, individual. Like Zarathustra, Jack evolves into the person that he wants to be, not the person he should be according to society."
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Modern Day Nutrition, 2005.
A discussion of the pros and cons of whole food based supplementation and vitamin and mineral supplementation.
2,314 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper researches and attempts to resolve a major issue surrounding modern day nutrition: Whether whole food based nutritional supplementation is better than fragmented vitamin and mineral supplementation at delivering bio available nutrients to the human body.
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"Americans' interest in nutrition has grown in proportion to their waistlines over the last 30 years or so. Further, as healthcare in general improves and the population ages, problems associated with old age which were relatively rare in the past (because few people lived to see their 80th birthday) have become increasingly common. This has also contributed to the growing interest in nutrition among Americans. Unfortunately, this interest has most frequently taken the form of an act of desperation - people look for a silver bullet to slay the monster of obesity or senescence (Tomlin, 2001). The silver bullet itself most often takes the form of a nutritional supplement or a fad diet. People seldom address the root cause of their obesity or medical problems, usually a lack of self-discipline at the dinner table and/or the gym. Even when embracing a fad diet people usually lack the self-discipline to stick with it long enough for it to truly fail."
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The Role of the Modern Day Market Analyst, 2005.
Provides insights into the role of a typical business or market analyst in regard to the world of corporate finance and both public and private investments.
8,021 words (approx. 32.1 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 172.95
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This report aims to present some ideas that are associated with the role of the modern day market analyst and the influences they wield on corporations, shareholders and stakeholders. The report attempts to examine the specific roles of business and market analysts and presents views on some of the various connections between the analysts's assigned tasks. The report makes use of various approaches to accomplish this goal. One approach is to provide information about reports and equity valuation models and multiples and how they are used to provide insights into an analysis of a business or industry's value or valuation. The report also utilizes market and analyst specific history to demonstrate some influences analysts have had and will continue to have on corporations, shareholders and stakeholders. Another approach is to provide some market history and other associated insights into specific business sectors such as the technology, beverage, electronic and the pharmaceutical sector. These insights are used as specific tools to demonstrate the many manipulative persuasions market analysts can have and the various business results and comparisons they use to influence market direction and investor buying and selling habits.
Introduction
Role of an Analyst
Asset Bubbles
Efficient Market
Historical Change For The Analyst
Economic Indicators
Economic Value Added
Cash Value Added
Cash Flow Return on Investment
Industry Data
Results and comparisons
Use of the Analysts information
Conclusion
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"To understand the historical role of analysts, consider the phenomena called Speculative or Asset Bubbles. Bubbles are an investing event that can be compared to a pride of lions all wanting a piece of a new antelope kill even if there is not enough to be shared. As is very often the case, investors get caught off guard as analysts inherently create bubbles that suddenly burst. These historical events clearly demonstrate the devastating effects analysts can have on the investment community even though they are simply doing their jobs by taking advantage of consumers' greed and or other flaws in the human makeup. "A bubble occurs when investors put so much demand on a stock that they drive the price beyond any accurate or rational reflection of its actual worth, which should be determined by the performance of the underlying company." "
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Modern Day Cinderella: Purpose of Fairy Tales, 2007.
An examination of common themes throughout the classical "Cinderella" story and how they change to fit contemporary issues.
1,543 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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In this essay the writer first notes that Cinderella is a story that has appeared in many forms throughout history. The writer then compares and contrasts "The Little Glass Slipper" by Charles Perrault written in 1697 with a modern day rendition of the Cinderella story in the 1999 film "She's All That". The writer of this article examines the functions of fairy tales and looks at how society influences the themes that are common to such narratives throughout the ages.
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"Zach's sister, Mackenzie, helps Laney by giving her a makeover and sharing a little red dress. At the party, Taylor Vaughn humiliates Laney by pouring a drink down the front of her dress and leaves in tears. Zach follows her out and takes her home. Along the way, Zach consoles Laney by saying that sometimes you let the good in with the bad when you open up to people. From this point on, Laney ditches the awkward glasses. Zach begins developing serious feelings for Laney. He shared the pressure that he feels from his father to emulate him and his personal insecurities. Laney begins to trust him further when she catches him defending her little brother Simon in the cafeteria. Later, Zach gets into a tussle with his best friend, Dean. Dean accused Zach of having feelings for Laney. Dean later asks Laney to prom before Zach can. He makes it clear to Laney that Zach was only interested in her because of the bet and professed true feelings for her. Laney feels very betrayed. She eventually attends the prom with Dean and leaves early while Zach and Taylor Vaughn are giving their acceptance speeches for prom king and queen. Laney's friend, Jessie, cuts off Zach's speech to inform him that Dean intended on taking Laney to a hotel for sex. Zach leaves immediately to find Laney. When he cannot find her, he returns to her house where he is waiting for her with her little brother and father. Laney explained that she used a foghorn to disable Dean's advances. Zach confesses his real feelings and with the encouragement of Laney's father, they dance outside by the pool."
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Families in Modern Day Society, 2002.
A review of two books: "The Way We Really Are: Coming to Terms with America's Changing Families" by Stephanie Coontz and "All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community" by Carol Stack which emphasize the position of the family in today's world
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The first book "The Way We Really Are: Coming to Terms with America's Changing Families" by Stephanie Coontz presents an effective summary of the history of the family and of the state of the modern family compared to the 'traditional family' - working father, housewife mother as the norm. It discusses the breakdown of family values caused by women needing to work because of economical changes in society. The second book "All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community" by Carol Stack describes in detail the family units and social support systems within the community of the African-American ghetto and compares the importance of family in the ghetto with that in other communities.
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"Coontz looks at the family from a historical perspective and argues against the common notion that the modern family is in trouble. Instead, Coontz argues that it is the media that has made us expect things of families that may never have been achievable. By looking at the history of the modern family and relating this to modern life, Coontz shows that it is not the family that is in trouble, but that society has not been able to accept and support what the family really means. Coontz argues that society must accept the reality of the modern family, rather than place unachievable expectations on it."
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