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Dirty Washrooms at Ryerson, 2006.
An examination of the dirty women's washrooms at Ryerson University in Canada.
947 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This report examines a very specific problem that developed at Ryerson University. The problem that is examined is the dirty women's washrooms around campus. The paper explains the methodology used for the report and then looks at the organization structure of the cleaning department. The writer attempts to analyze the extent of the problem based on the data received from a survey handed out to female students. The writer also offers possible solutions to this problem. A copy of the survey is attached to this report as Appendix 1 and a
copy of the results of the survey is attached as Appendix 2.
Outline:
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Organizational Structural Issues
Discussion of Results
Call to Action
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"Social life in most societies is organized along institutional lines. An institution is defined as, "A society or corporation especially of a public character" (Anonymous 272). Institutions include families, marriages, schools and churches. The fact that institutions are so common in our society means that we largely take them for granted. People often fail to realize that institutions are composed of people and that the activities of these people determine how an institution will operate. The way that an institution operates is often referred to as organization culture."
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"Dirty Nuke" Terror Devices, 2008.
Examines the terror device called a "dirty nuke" known as a radiological dispersion device (RDD).
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that a "dirty nuke", a radiological dispersion device (RDD), is a combination of conventional explosives and radioactive material designed to scatter dangerous and sub-lethal amounts of radioactive material over a general area. The author points out that the consensus among experts is that that terrorists are more likely to use a "dirty nuke" rather than a conventional nuclear bomb because materials for this device are more accessible and it does not require as high a degree of technological knowledge to create as does a conventional nuclear bomb. The paper relates that, while not as destructive, a "dirty nuke" can create terror and destruction on a large scale.
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"As experts point out, there is a great fear in the public perception of radiation and if a "dirty nuke" is detonated in a city the danger of contamination would mean that the inhabitants would firstly have to be immediately evacuated. This leads to another important reason why the terrorists would use this type of bomb; namely, that large-scale evacuations are extremely costly. However, the greatest damage would be the psychological rather than the radioactive fallout."
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The Dirty Wars in Latin America, 2006.
This brief yet concise paper examines the 'dirty wars' that took over Latin America after military takeovers and economic ruin plagued countries like Argentina and Chile.
714 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The writer of this paper discusses the dirty wars of Latin America that were enabled by the military forces, which were independent units that had no civilian political control in their own country. This paper looks at how various Latin American military conglomerates governed enormous military-industrial complexes which gave them an undue economic strength. This paper also contains relevant historical details and facts on this subject including how Costa Rica avoided a dirty war situation by abolishing its own army in 1948.
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"During the 1970s, the country entered a steep recession. Starting in the early 1960s, the gross domestic product expanded at a rate of 6 percent annually. This was a reflection of land reforms that were enacted in 1961, which aimed to legalize existing squatter holdings and prevent future squatting, thus giving more than 12,000 people legal rights to arable land. There was a consequent increase in export crops - bananas, coffee, sugarcane being major items - and by the mid-1970s, agriculture had become the dominant factor in the country's export income. In 1973, inflation rates skyrocketed to 15 percent and then to 31 percent in 1974."
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Shapiro?s "The Dirty Word", 2002.
Review and analysis of Karl Shapiro's poem, "The Dirty Word".
1,214 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at the theme of the poem, "The Dirty Word", and the different literary techniques that can be seen throughout the poem. Examples of Shapiro's use of metaphor, analogy, and symbolism are provided and their meaning explained. The paper also draws a comparison between the power and significance of words within the poem and the significance placed on words in Jewish theological tradition.
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"Karl Shapiro?s poem, ?The Dirty Word? compares a young boy hearing a dirty word to a young boy keeping a vulture. The vulture acts as a metaphor, and the way it interacts with the boy offers examples of the way that hearing a dirty word might affect a young child?s mind and how a young boy might both delight in the pleasure of a using a forbidden word and transgressing boundaries even as he is ultimately ashamed and repulsed by the dirty word?s offensiveness. Equally important in the poem is the theme of death?not only is the dirty word compared to a carrion-eating vulture, but the boy?s funeral is described, and the narrator also claims to have murdered the dirty word in his own mind. The poem then, reveals itself to be an elegy, but the exact kind of elegy is not clear until the poem?s final lines. In the final lines of the poem, the speaker reveals that his story about the boy and the dirty word was in fact autobiography and that his poem is an elegy for himself?an elegy for the death of the innocent and youthful child that the speaker once was."
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The Dirty Little Secret of Children's Television, 2001.
A discussion of the negative influence of children's TV shows on the modern child.
11,488 words (approx. 46.0 pages), 21 sources, $ 224.95
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This paper looks at children?s television and its negative influence on children today. The first section starts off the paper with a view into the positive side of children?s television. Television isn?t entirely evil, so this section helps the reader understand that you aren?t completely against television. The second section describes how children are emotionally and mentally influenced by television shows. The third section relates how a child?s increasing violent nature could be the result of the violence that they view every day in their shows. The fourth section discusses how the media is involved, primarily on a consumer basis. The fifth and final section refers to what the parent can do to in a world that is surrounded in television.
From the Paper
"Televisions shows that are directed primarily towards a child audience are to a large degree responsible for the controversial decline in development that is visible in today?s youth culture. Through this medium children are exposed to vast quantities of violence and negative themes. These shows contribute to the breakdown of family as well as the lessened emotional development of children. Not only has television proven detrimental on a child-to-child basis, but in addition has greatly influenced the overall standards of our consumer culture and quite possibly made us more so. While children?s educational television shows are given high notoriety for making a positive contribution to a child?s education and development, the problem lies in the fact that parents oftentimes neglect to research or take an active interest in their children?s viewing. Due to the fact that they consider the programs directed mainly towards children to be either education or purely for the basis of entertainment parents do not seriously scrutinize them. In effect they fail to suspect these shows as being a major contributor to the upbringing and future of their children and the younger generation."
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Senator Strom Thurmond: Dirty Old Man, 2000.
An essay on how Strom Thurmond ?took small county politics and applied it on a statewide basis.?
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 79.95
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"Strom Thurmond is South Carolina, and South Carolina is Strom Thurmond. He began his public office-holding career in 1929 as county superintendent of education and, except for the period from 1950 to 1954, has continued to serve his state in one governmental function or another (Bass and Thompson 40). He is the Senate?s oldest and longest serving member at the age of 98. He is currently serving his eighth, possibly last, consecutive term - more on this later (1, 338). Mark Goodin, Strom?s campaign manager in 1996, says of Strom, ?There?s still nobody better at pressing the flesh? (338). He refers to the Senator?s reputation as the king of all campaigners. Strom ?took small county politics and applied it on a statewide basis? according to fellow Congressman Butler Derrick, who was raised in Strom?s hometown of Edgefield, South Carolina."
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"Dirty Harry" ( Don Siegel ) & "The Godfather" ( Francis Ford Coppola ), 1997.
Examines plots, styles, social messages, characters, values of 1971 & 1972 films.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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"The Godfather was the highest-grossing film of 1972, while Dirty Harry was a major success the year before. Both films can be defined loosely as being in the crime genre, but their generic differences are considerable. The Godfather is in the tradition of the gangster film, though it melds this with a traditional family drama, while Dirty Harry is a police drama that owes as much to television as to earlier movies for much of its structure and theme. The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in his first major studio feature, while Dirty Harry was directed by Don Siegel, a veteran with many films to his credit by the time he directed this one. The way the two filmmakers approach their material is quite different, and yet in one respect they are similar--both filmmakers respond to the socio-historical forces of their time and embody some aspect of those forces in their.."
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Playing Dirty - Machiavelli's 'The Prince', 2001.
This paper deals with the question of why "The Prince," by Machiavelli still resonates so strongly with the general public and academics alike today.
2,710 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper looks at Machievelli's "The Prince," and the affect it's mass publication had on the world's impression of European society. The author examines why this work had such an affect, what actually happened, and also looks at the world's fascination with this particular work. The author presents some of the radical ideas presented, including that for the first time, instead of idealizing the prince and his position, Machiavelli looked for what made for effective governance.
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"To begin with, it would seem necessary that an attempt be made to present a basic definition of what 'idealizing'. The concept of an ideal is contestable to be sure, as there are various definitions of what constitutes an ideal determined depending upon whom the question is being asked. It is also possible though, that people may share the same or similar ideals. The ideal may refer to a maxim, an idea, or the qualities of a leader. When an ideal or idealization is mentioned therefore, it is in reference to the assigning of properties of merit or worth to one of the items mentioned above. In regards to Machiavelli, part of the argument of this paper is that what makes him unique as a political writer is that he does not idealize the role of 'prince' in society. With this very general idea of what an ideal or what idealization is, it is now possible to move on to an examination of what the 'ideal' of the prince was prior to Machiavelli's period."
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College Application: Broadcasting and Communication, 2006.
A college student's application to the broadcasting and communication department at Ryerson University in Canada.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper gives a description of the college applicant. It highlights the
experiences that have been critical in shaping the applicant's understanding of broadcasting and television as team productions and describes the applicant's leadership qualities and technical skills. The paper also discusses an aspect of the Canadian communications industry in which the applicant is interested.
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"Although I am still a teenager, I have been fascinated with the fields of broadcasting and communication for as long as I can remember. It was as a freshman and sophomore in High School that I first studied television broadcasting as an academic subject; gaining knowledge of the range of television programming while also acquiring hands-on experience at live video production and post-production editing techniques. Later, as a participant in the Advanced Television Production course - a class recommended for those interested in careers in communications - I had the opportunity to work as a camera operator, video editor, writer and talent director. I am particularly proud that some of my packages, montages, and remotes were selected for broadcast on the school's morning announcements, as well as for air on the local cable channel."
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Gendered Space and Transgendered Negotiations, 2006.
A look at the negotiation of gender roles in a public washroom in Toronto's gay community.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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In this essay the author employs an understanding of social order and social organization that draws heavily upon the concept of meaning as being socially constructed. In particular this essay explores the negotiation of gender roles in an alternative public space. The essay draws upon the author's discussions of the subject matter with a gay male acquaintance and his critique of the heterosexism that fosters institutional reflexivity.
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The Influence of Karl Rove, 2007.
An analysis of James Moore and Wayne Slater's book, "Bush's Brain - How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential."
3,376 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 96.95
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The paper looks at the incredibly gifted and cunning presidential advisor and policy maker, Karl Rove. The paper reviews the book "Bush's Brain - How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential" and discusses the authors' position that it is a very dangerous dynamic to have one man, a man of questionable ethics, who was not elected by the voters, steering the country, pushing policy and manipulating issues in a way which allows his boss to get reelected. The paper highlights Rove's style of spreading rumors, initiating whisper campaigns and playing dirty tricks on opponents to make sure his candidate wins out. The paper shows the extent of Rove's influence on Bush, the Republican Party and ultimately on the United States.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Analysis of Moore and Slater's Book
From the Paper
"This book was published in 2003, the handiwork of veteran political journalists James Moore and Wayne Slater. At the time of its arrival on bookshelves, Karl Rove was seen as an incredibly gifted and cunning presidential advisor and policy maker. He still is those things, but his star has fallen considerably. As the book went on sale, the 2004 Presidential Election was just ahead, and Rove's influence and reputation as a brilliant political tactician would grow even more. But following the Democratic takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in November, 2006, there is these days some tarnish on the luster Rove has built up as a strategist. In fact, it appears that Rove's strategy for the 2006 Mid-Term elections is to energize Bush's conservative demographics, to attack the Democrats (who opposed the war in Iraq) as friendly to the terrorists and to belittle them as "cut-and-run" cowards."
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Environmentally Friendly Power Options, 2005.
This paper discuss environmentally friendly power options that are renewable rather than non-renewable such as oil and coal.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that the problems with existing use of fossil fuels like coal and oil are (1) eventually they will be depleted and (2) fossil fuels are dirty thus causing acid rain, global warming and poor air quality. The author points out that environmentally friendly, renewable power solutions include wind, solar, geothermal, wave and tidal energy, hydrogen fuel cells and modern biomass developments. However, these are still in limited use, thus the world remains depends on fossil fuels. The paper relates that another problem is the power of the big oil companies, who stand to lose a lot of money if alternative power really does catch-on; instead, they should be using their resources to develop these alternative power sources thus making the planet healthier, too.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Problem
Solutions
Summary
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"None of these solutions are being used enough to remedy the problem, and there are many reasons why they are not being more heavily used. Many of the long-term projects are very expensive to build and operate, and so utilities are hesitant to invest in them. Around the world, many countries are investing in alternative power, such as wind power. Another writer notes, "India, China, and a dozen European nations have installed thousands of wind turbines that generate electricity at a cost comparable to new coal-fired power plants." Here in the U.S. wind power has caught on in some areas, but the vast areas needed to create these "wind farms" is limited, and many people here find them unsightly, so they are not as popular as they are in other parts of the world. They have to be in an area that gets a lot of wind, too, which limits where they can be installed and used."
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The Fast Food Industry, 2007.
This paper explores the many negative aspects of the fast food industry, including negative health issues, social issues and employment/wage issues.
3,155 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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The paper examines the workplace issues at fast food restaurants. The paper portrays the realities of low wages and poor motivation of the employees who work at these places. The paper also notes that one of the reasons that workers at fast food restaurants have poor morale is that workplace conditions are typically dirty and poor and too often the emphasis is on speed rather than the safety and quality of the product. The paper also discusses a study where researchers monitored the "frequency of fast food restaurant use" (FFFRU) amongst adolescents and found that FFFRU was directly linked to fat intake.
Outline:
Introduction
Motivational Problems in the Fast Food Industry
Motivational Problems Due to Poor Working Conditions
Low Wages in the Fast Food Industry
What About Those Who Eat at Fast Food Restaurants?
From the Paper
"Americans spent more in 2001 on fast food than on "books, CDs, newspapers, magazines, and videos combined - about $110 billion," writes Julie Finnin Day in The Christian Science Monitor (Day 2001). "What's more," Day continued in her review of Eric Schlosser's book, Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, "the golden arches are more universally recognized than the Christian cross." Moreover, Day summarizes Schlosser's focus on how the labor force in the meat processing industry has changed, from skilled, unionized workers a generation ago to today's workforce in fast food restaurants, which is "mostly recent immigrants, many of whom are illiterate and non-unionized." The plight of those who work in the industry that provides chicken, beef, pork and other meats to the fast food industry "has met with public indifference and industry secrecy - largely, Schlosser argues, because of their dark skin color.""
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Terrorism in the Middle East, 2007.
The paper identifies the roots and manifestations of terrorism and focuses on the current situation in the Middle east.
3,912 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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The paper discusses who promotes and supports terrorism. The paper explains that members of a terrorist organization do not view themselves as promoters of hate and fear, but they call themselves fighters for noble, holy causes. The paper examines the dispute over resources within the Middle East, known as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The paper shows how in reality, terrorism has so little to do with protecting the rights of the oppressed and with true justice being served, but has so much to do with maintaining dictatorial regimes and protecting their dirty business and petty interests.
From the Paper
"Terrorism refers to acts of generalized violence and harmful behaviors, for political, religious or ideological reasons, committed against civilians (Wikipedia, 2007) and individuals with no interest or any implication in the conflicts (non-combatants, uninterested party). Also, terrorism means managing terror for a specific purpose, inducing fear, causing neutral (relative to the supposed conflict) individuals to live their lives under constant threat. Every terrorist attack is a very good, thought-out plan to maximize the destruction and human loss, to increase terror in every way possible. Terrorism works at a psychological level, inducing constant concern, anxiety and a feeling of insecurity. Civilians are non-combatants (Wikipedia, 2007) in the conflict between activists and governments."
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Piracy in the New World, 2006.
A discussion on whether piracy could be considered an aid to British imperialism.
4,516 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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This paper discusses how, in the decline of the Golden Era of piracy, pirates were romanticized and their tales of debauchery and barbarism became tales of adventure and heroics. What was a rough crew of crude, unhewn and dirty men became a galleon full of assorted yet amiable fools led by a gentleman-captain. The paper then debates whether pirates were an asset to the British Empire, their influence remarkable yet unnoted for the most part. The paper also looks at how, although they were thought of as thieves by both empire and colony, they were thieves who encouraged trade, encouraged battle between empires, raised a black flag to ward off political involvement, led lives of debauchery and violence, and yet opened a door to the largest and most influential empire of our time.
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"The British Empire encouraged piracy in another way as well: the values held by the Crown were the same values held by pirates. Unconsciously, the British Empire encouraged the growth of pirates by making lawlessness in the New World seem perfectly acceptable in the Old World. The Crown handed out commissions to privateers with a free hand, encouraging attacks on the Spanish and French Empires and ships. Seeing this, those who were once privateers or had worked on privateer ships, colonists whose small plantations could not compete with larger ones, runaway slaves and indentured servants, women in disguise fleeing lives and families in Britain, criminals on the lamb, and many other sorts of people, were all encouraged to take to pillaging recklessly on their own, as the Crown mirrored their actions by pillaged other Empires. Using their own or merchant ships, they set out to plunder and pillage with abandon, not fearing reprisal from their own Empire as it was permitted by Crown and Country. "
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