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Google's Surprise Success, 2008.
A book review of "Search Me: The Surprise Success of Google" by Neil Taylor.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper examines the book "Search Me: The Surprise Success of Google" where author Neil Taylor focuses on Google's rise to supremacy and its ability to circumvent the negative associations attached to many branded companies. The paper explains how Taylor credits Google's ethics as a company, its clear brand image and its offer of a superior product.
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"'I'll have a Coke, please,' people say when they really mean a soda--even if the store's sign only reads 'Pepsi.' People talk about Hoovering up a living room, or a family dinner, rather than vacuuming up a rug or eating everything on their plate. McDonald's is no longer just the name of a hamburger chain. It is also a verb, as the McDonalization of America has come to connote the standardization of certain goods and services. Even the term 'Supersizing,' as in the supersizing of the American waistline, is testimony to the power of the McDonald's fast food chain to affect our language. These are all examples of effective branding--the brand has penetrated the mind and the vocabulary of the consumer, and become a part of the national consciousness and unconsciousness."
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"Surprised by Joy", 2008.
An analysis of the function of memory in William Wordsworth's sonnet "Surprised by Joy".
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the sonnet "Surprised by Joy," in which William Wordsworth writes about his painful feelings about the death of his daughter Catherine. Specifically, the paper discusses how, in his other poems, Wordsworth uses his memory to return to an emotional status he enjoys but, in 'Surprised by Joy", memory draws him back to the painful emotional space where he does not want to go. Memory cannot bring his daughter Catherine back to him, and his own inspiration which he usually derives from a joyful memory, cannot protect him from all the pain caused by the loss of his daughter.
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"In "Surprised by joy," the physical space is absent. Wordsworth became very hopeless and lonely when he wanted to share his joy with his dead daughter, because the memory could not bring him back to the original place where the story happened. In "Tintern Abbey," he returned back to the ruin and experienced the same scenery again. Even in "I wandered lonely as a cloud", although he revived the scene of the dancing daffodils when he was sitting "in the coach" (305, Line 19), there was still a place to go, and he could easily see those beautiful daffodils again if he wanted to. "
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'Seven Surprises for a New CEO', 2006.
A review of the article 'Seven Surprises for New CEOs' by Porter, Lorsch, and Nohria.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This document discusses several illustrative points of the article 'Seven Surprises for New CEOs' by Porter, Lorsch, and Nohria. In this article these authors discuss seven observations about the role and function of CEO in the modern organization. By doing so these authors intend to debunk the myth that the general public and even shareholders may have of what a CEO is and does. They also intend to issue a reality check for would be CEOs and employees of a given organization.
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"There are several issues that the authors of Seven Surprises for New CEOs want to communicate to the reader. Chief among them are a compendium of observations and conclusions that together act to debunk the myth that the general public has of CEOs. One other primary task these authors want to accomplish is to provide a reality check for new CEOs and for individuals entering into business who may not fully comprehend what the position of CEO entails. These two main issues can be summarized as: 1. Debunking the myth of CEO 2. Defining the role of CEO more realistically for both the organization and potential CEOs themselves General Comments Surprise One. "
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The Iran Hostage Crisis, 2008.
This paper discusses the Iran hostage crisis and looks at the effect it had on the Carter presidency.
2,422 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the 'Iran hostage crisis' refers to the events following the seizure of the American embassy in Iran on November 1979 by militant students during which 52 U.S. diplomats were held hostage with the Iranian regime's consent for 444 days in contravention of all diplomatic norms. The writer notes that the crisis had a profound effect on US-Iran relations reverberations of which can still be felt today in a highly strained relationship. The writer discusses that it also influenced the domestic politics of both countries in no uncertain terms: helping the radical Iranian clergy led by Ayatollah Khomeini to consolidate its power in the early days of the Iranian Islamic Revolution, and contributing to a large extent in the decisive defeat of President Jimmy Carter in the November 1980 US Presidential elections. This paper gives the background and a brief overview of the crisis, analyzes its causes and explains the effect it had on the Carter Presidency.
Outline:
Background
The Embassy Take-over
Surprise for the Americans
Options for the Carter Administration
The Effect on Carter's Popularity
The Disastrous Rescue Attempt
The October Surprise
From the Paper
" The actual seizure of the American Embassy took place on the morning of November 4, 1979 that had been proclaimed as the National Students Day to honor the students who had been gunned down by the Shah's police the previous year. Thousands of students gathered outside the embassy shouting the customary anti-Shah and anti-US slogans and at first, it seemed to be a customary demonstration which had become a routine since the Iranian Revolution until a large group of students poured through the main gate of the compound and started to scale the embassy walls. Despite the best efforts of the embassy staff to prevent the takeover, the students soon overwhelmed the sixty-five Americans inside the embassy and took them hostage. Even though both the captors and the hostages had expected the seizure to be a short-term affair, the crisis proved to be a long-drawn out affair that lasted for more than a year and was mainly responsible for reducing the Carter presidency to a single term."
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The Effects of Changing from FIFO to LIFO on the Stock Market, 2002.
This research paper examines why investors react to earning surprises by either buying or selling their stock.
6,840 words (approx. 27.4 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 155.95
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This paper examines the phenomenon of earning surprises by examining ex-post facto and the balance sheets of several companies. In addition the way in which stock prices change, directly correlating to the change in FIFO to LIFO, is also be explored.
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"Most investors assume that it is always the goal of a company to the greatest net income possible. They connect net income directly with profitability. What they do not understand is that there are times when it may be advantages for management to show a smaller net income. In an economic period which is marked by high inflation and rising prices the company can show considerable tax advantages by using the LIFO (Last In, First Out) method of inventory valuation. Using this accounting method, the company values the inventory at the prices, which reflect a higher cost to produce them. In a market of steadily rising prices this will make them show smaller net gains and therefore save on their taxes. In this way smaller net earnings will actually amount in greater profit due to the tax savings which will show up immediately in greater immediate cash flow. Some companies use this method when they wish to temporarily increase their leverage position to borrow capital for business expansions."
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Battle of the Bulge, 2006.
An examination of the battle that became the turning point in World War Two: The Battle of the Bulge.
3,240 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The paper examines the battle that became the turning point in World War Two, greatly aiding the efforts of the Allied forces to bring a quick and decisive end to the war and to the Third Reich. On December 16, 1944 the German army began their "Ardennes Offensive" in the Ardennes region of Belgium and Luxembourg. The "Battle of the Bulge", as it became known, is Adolph Hitler's "last stand" against the Allied forces. Hitler knew that if the Americans managed to penetrate the German front lines, it would signal the beginning of the end for the Third Reich. The paper takes the student through the history of the battle and how the Allied forces, though ill-prepared and utterly taken by surprise, managed to fight back to victory. This battle serves as one of the greatest military engagements in the war in Europe, and some historians compare it to the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. It is also the worst battle, in terms of loss, to the American forces during World War II.
From the Paper
"According to John Kline, the biggest and most costly battle of World War II began on December 16, 1944 which the German army referred to as their Ardennes Offensive. On this eventful day, "the (American) 106th Infantry Division. . . were hit with full force" by the German army, and after three days of fighting, "two of the Regiments, the 422nd and 423rd, were surrounded" which forced the 424th Regiment to join the 112th Regiment, part of the 28th Infantry Division. And working together as a massive armed team, these regiments and divisions "countered the German attack (by) driving the Germans back through the same area where the 106th had been in position in mid December 1944." Thus, "this German offensive became known in the U.S. Forces journals as the Battle of the Bulge." "
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The Bubonic Plague and AIDS, 2004.
A comparison of the Bubonic Plague and AIDS.
3,045 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper examines the history, economics and politics of the Bubonic Plague and AIDS. The paper explores the art and literature that sprung forth from both these epidemics. The paper contends that there are many similarities between the Bubonic Plague and AIDS. The paper elaborates that they both caught the world by surprise and initially no cures were known for either disease. The paper draws further parallels, stating that both diseases spread quickly and superstitions and myth surrounded the causes of both diseases. The paper also claims that bigotry and ignorance prevailed in both cases.
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"The fourth law was "to avoid the foul stench which the bodies of the dead give off they have provided and ordered that any ditch in which a dead body is to be buried must be dug under ground to a depth of 2 1/2 braccia by the measure of the city of Pistoia" ("Plague and Public Health in Renaissance Europe"). The fifth law "provided and ordered that no person of whatever condition or status or authority shall dare or presume to return or to carry to the city of Pistoia any dead body in or out of a casket or in any manner"("Plague and Public Health in Renaissance Europe"). There were 25 ordinances passed to protect the citizens from the spread of the plague. Unlike in some areas, where bigotry and superstition was the rule, most of the laws were based on common sense. The laws did prevent the spread of the Plague into Pistoia, which is a miracle considering the fate of Florence."
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Repeating History: The Threat of a Digital Pearl Harbor, 2006.
Examines how the United States is unprepared against the threat of cyber-terrorism.
948 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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On the morning of December 7, 1941, the United States suffered the worst surprise attack it had ever encountered in its prestigious military history. Now, over 60 years later, many experts believe that America is once again in danger of a crippling ambush, this time on the digital front instead of the military. The paper argues that in an age of networking and connectivity, the United States has yet to put up a unified cyber-defense, to protect against the many hacking threats from terrorists and others seeking to harm the nation. The paper shows that in order to ensure its security, America needs to tighten its digital defenses and present a strong deterrent to potential attackers, just as it has done in its military engagements.
From the Paper
"Many cyberterrorism scenarios seem unrealistic and impractical, such as a group of hackers seizing control of power grids and shutting them down for extended periods of time. While this has proved to be difficult, exercise "Zenith Star" was very successful at disrupting local communications and jamming up emergency networks such as 911 (Adams). This could open the door for physical terrorism within a city that is also under a digital attack, rendering it unable to respond to whatever damages the terrorists may have planned."
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Black Males and the Media, 2006.
A look at the stereotypes surrounding black males and the media.
1,047 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how with all the pressure from the media to conform in today's society, it comes as no surprise that along with society's preconceived notions of how African-American males should behave, comes the pressure for black males to feed into this negativity. It looks at some of the negative connotations attached to the black man, historical perspectives, criticisms and ideas from influential people.
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"The media is so quick to point out the negative attributes of a Black man. No matter the level of success he may have reached, to the outside eye, he is still simply a Black man. A twenty-eight year old New York lawyer said that when he walks in a store, the salespeople don't see his Ivy League university degrees, his status as an associate in his law firm - they seem him only as a Black man. Their response to his blackness strips him of his credentials and achievements (Williams). Any time a Black male is represented in a television show or even a news report, for that matter, it is widely known that the media is going to focus on his misdeeds. However, if a Black male accomplishes something of merit, most often the deed will be overlooked completely. "
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The English Language and India, 2005.
This paper discusses the history of the British using their English language and culture in India to "educate the Indians".
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that, beginning in the 18th century, the British missionaries and their establishing institutions of learning, which initiated much of the early education of the Indians, thought that if English was intrinsically healthy, it stood to reason that the Indian languages were the opposite. The author points out that, to find employment in a civil service position, an individual needed to pass an English qualifying exam and receive a "western degree"; therefore, it is no surprise that the educated class, in some cases, became more English than the English. The paper relates that, with the leadership of Gandhi, who was once an avid Anglophile, the many Indian languages came to be favored over English; however, even today, English is used as a kind of national language for affairs of state because India is multi-lingual and having a unifying language is seen as important. Several long quotes.
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"The group that benefited possibly the most was the Bengalis.
The Bengalis developed a vigorous Westernized culture quite independent of their British neighbors. Education became a mark of social distinction as well as a means for advancement. Competition in the schools and universities was (and is) fierce by Western standards. The highly educated and literate populace gave rise to a great demand for books. A few blocks south of the Marble Palace is the College Street Market where, adjacent to the dignified buildings of Calcutta University, there exists a prodigious collection of publishers and booksellers. The market is an intellectual phenomenon in itself, probably the largest book market in the world. Books on every conceivable subject are published both in English and Bengali. The Bengali authors have a marvelous facility with the English language and at its best the quality of literature in Calcutta ranks with that of any center in the world."
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Moral Development in the Classroom, 2005.
A look at the importance of moral development in the classroom.
3,012 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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Moral development in the classroom remains a crucial component of our nation's educational system. With occurrences such as the Columbine school shooting, continual reports on student teacher affairs, issues such as teen pregnancy, and drug abuse, it is no surprise that America feels that children are lacking moral development in the classroom. This paper explains that although critics may argue that moral development begins at home, moral development should coincide in the classroom, as well. It concludes that since students spend a huge portion of their day in a classroom environment, it only makes sense that classrooms promote morality and ethicality.
Moral Development
What is Morality Good For?
Teachers
Three Classroom Settings
What Constitutes a Moral Environment?
What is meant by a Moral Child?
Philosophy of Morality
Virtue Ethics: Benefits and Drawbacks
What is Meant by Wrong?
Religion
Community
Who has the Final Say in Morality?
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"What exactly is moral development? Well, basic human nature is naturally good. Human nature often leans toward the good in every situation and prefers the good to the bad, for the most part. Plato in his Symposium described his "Staircase of Love Theory," in which he formulated the notion that the notion that human beings are attracted to the good the same way the lover is attracted to the beloved. Just as physical limbs and mental and social capacities are developed, so is morality. Both individually and socially the human being matures his moral conscious and character (Reimer, 1979). "
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The History of the Kylix, 2006.
This paper details the correlation between the kylix, a shallow stemmed two-handled drinking cup of ancient Greece and Greek mythology.
1,774 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The writer of this paper examines the historic significance of the kylix which is associated with ancient Greek celebrations and feasts. A kylix and its plural kylikes are defined as shallow stemmed two-handled drinking vessels used in ancient Greece. Much thought and attention to detail went into the painting of the interior of kylikes. The representations would be covered with wine and the scenes would be visible only partially, when the wine was tipped back into the mouth and eventually fully exposed when the liquid was consumed. The kylix lent an element of surprise and discovery that was a great source of celebration to the Greeks. This paper details the various contents and representations found on kylikes. Greek revelers thanked Dionysus, the Greek god of religion, for the spirits they were enjoying. For this reason, Dionysus was often the subject depicted on these drinking drinking vessels. Descriptive stories depicted in artistic form on the kylix was common among ancient Greeks. This paper describes several stories depicted on these artistic drinking vessels including that of Apollo and Koronis.
From the Paper
"Although Dionysus' divinity is asserted, he is depicted in human form. In this way, the inhabitants of Thebes believe him to be a man while Dionysus allows himself the pleasures of mortal being. Pentheus describes Dionysus in the form of a man: "They say there came a stranger hither, a trickster and a sorcerer, from Lydia's land, with golden hair and perfumed locks, the flush of wine upon his face, and in his eyes each grace that Aphrodite gives; by day and night he lingers in our maidens' company on the plea of teaching Bacchic mysteries." This mortal nature serves two purposes: the disguise of mortal being and the pleasures of mortal being. In The Bacchantes, Euripides' representation of Greek society can be found in Pentheus. Pentheus is the epitome of Greek society: he is rational, cultured, and encourages traditional conventions."
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The Internet and Women's Activism, 2005.
This paper looks at the Internet as a means for linking the world in a common cause, focusing on women's activism.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer points out that the Internet is an ideal location to participate in activism for women in developing countries. The writer notes that in a world of global politics, a global economy, and even global education, it is not a surprise that global activism takes place. The writer explains that the Internet allows women's issues in developing nations to become more widely known, permits assistance from people in countries who would otherwise be unable to provide it, and allows community building in such a way as was unavailable even a few decades ago. Further, the writer notes that several such activist groups support women's issues in Afghanistan, the focus of this paper.
From the Paper
"The Internet is an ideal location to participate in activism for women in developing countries. In a world of global politics, a global economy, and even global education, it is not a surprise that global activism takes place. The Internet allows women's issues in developing nations to become more widely known, permits assistance from people in countries who would otherwise be unable to provide it, and allows community building in such a way as was unavailable even a few decades ago. Several such activist groups support women's issues in Afghanistan, the focus of this paper. Certain disadvantages do exist in using the Internet for activism on behalf of women in third world nations."
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Flashbulb Memories, 2007.
A discussion of the mechanisms behind the formation and recall of flashbulb memories.
1,702 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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The paper provides an overview of four experiments regarding the phenomenon of flashbulb memories. The paper explains flashbulb memories to be memories that are unusually vivid and never forgotten. The paper includes a discussion of the mechanisms behind their formation and recall, the effects of surprise and strong emotion and whether they should be regarded as different from other memories. The paper concludes that there does not seem to be enough evidence to raise flashbulb memories to a status above that of ordinary memories. They certainly have more emotion involved but, as studies have shown, they are still subject to recall errors.
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"Nied wie ska (2004) performed an experiment that tested the effects of knowledge of memory storage on participant's memories, particularly flashbulb memories. In the study 158 psychology students at Jagiellonian University were asked to complete several surveys concerning the September 11th terror attacks, including the place the participant learned of the attack, the way they learned of the attack, what they were doing when they learned of the attack, how they reacted to news of the attack, and how those around them reacted to news of the attack. The students completed the first survey within 3 weeks of the attack."
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Athlon vs. Pentium, 2004.
Shows how the Athlon processor beats Pentium in performance and popularity.
859 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Advanced Micro Device?s Athlon was introduced in 1999 as a direct challenge to the performance and popularity of the Pentium III processor. The paper shows that, to the surprise of many, the Athlon has met those challenges and more. Subsequent releases and enhancements like the Athlon Thunderbird and the latest 1.2 GHz processor have been just as successful. The paper shows that, while Intel?s Pentium may have held a dominating lead for the last several years, Athlon?s superior FPU unit and higher clocking frequencies have now placed it in the front of the line as the fastest processor available. The paper includes a table.
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"Without a doubt, AMD?s Athlon holds many advantages for today?s computer users who are looking for speed and integrity in a system processor. However, both the Athlon and Pentium can be considered in a state of perpetual transition. Currently, the 200 MHz bus offered by the Athlon is exceptional, but still does not support multiprocessing or AGP 4X, which the Pentium IV is expected to do (Athlon)."
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