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Educational Opportunities in the U.S., 2004.
A discussion of Jonathan Kozol's book, "Savage Inequalities", and Toni Cade Bambara's story, "The Lesson", regarding poor public school education in impoverished urban areas.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the problem of providing equal standards in the United States public education system for every child living in the country, regardless of race, religion, or class, as stipulated by law. The paper points out that schools in impoverished, mostly urban areas are far inferior to those in more well-to-do areas. The paper analyzes this phenomenon by closely examining Jonathan Kozol's "Savage Inequalities", a factual look at inner city schools, and the fictional story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara. The paper concludes that the inequality is due to an unfair allocation of funding, and this in turn makes it much more difficult for underprivileged children to succeed.
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"Another proof of the extreme racism involved is the reaction to every request made to desegregate the school systems. Parents of white children do not want to allow their children to attend schools with the minority children because many of them fear it would lower the level of the education their children receive. Studies have proved that desegregation would actually have the opposite effect because when surrounded by over-achievers, the under-achievers may be inspired to work harder, therefore succeeding more than ever before. That is the true fear of suburban parents, and it is a fear they will not soon admit to. The reason desegregation has not yet occurred is because, naturally, every parent wants what is best for their child, but a school with children of all different backgrounds means ultimately more rivalry in the business world. "
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Racial and Economic Equality and Opportunity in the U.S. from 1865 to 1914, 1994.
The argument that the U.S. practiced inequality toward minorities and the poor between the Civil War and WWI in opposition to the American Dream.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, $ 63.95
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"Equality and Opportunity in America, 1865-1914
This paper will discuss the connected themes of equality and opportunity in the United States between the Civil War and the First World War. The American dream has always been that economic and social success is available to anyone, regardless of his or her background, who is willing to work hard enough. This paper will discuss the argument that equality and opportunity did not apply in the same degree to all individuals and groups in the United States during this time period. Racial and ethnic minorities did not all have the same opportunities to advance themselves economically and socially; in addition, those starting out in life with economic disadvantages were seldom able to achieve the dream of success which was held before them in popular culture. The first part of the paper will examine this dream and..."
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U.S.-Egyptian Free Trade Agreement, 2005.
An analysis of the obstacles to free trade between the U.S. and Egypt, the opportunity for the U.S. and Egyptian companies under a free trade agreement, and a pragmatic political implementation strategy.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 28 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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Shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush announced that the U.S. would strive to create a Middle East Free Trade Area (MEFTA) to promote economic development as a means of reducing poverty, thus eliminating a major source of anti-Americanism. However, the political stipulations attached to MEFTA have diminished the ability for its immediate creation. This paper shows that, instead, recent attention has been given to creating multiple, bilateral, free trade agreements, which will eventually agglomerate into MEFTA. Egypt has long been one of the closest Arab allies for the U.S. and is the most important political force in the Arab world. The paper explains that, without the creation of a bilateral free trade agreement with Egypt, the expansion of MEFTA is unlikely. That being said, creating a free trade agreement with Egypt is fraught with complications and equally endowed with opportunity. The issue remains contentious, yet practical, given the appropriate support. Most importantly, it offers an opportunity to redirect the course of Arab-American relations toward a more symbiotic course.
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"The paradox of Egypt, being one of the world's oldest civilizations, having relations with the world's newest global power, the United States, offers an intriguing respite in the arena of international affairs. In recent years, many countries have made mutually beneficial trade a top priority of their foreign policy. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the European Union (EU), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and others have all proven both the merit and the inherent dangers of free trade. While the industrialized regions of the world have taken the lead and reaped the early benefits of extended free trade, many developing regions, notably the Middle East have been neglecting the opportunity. Now, with the proposition of a United States-Egypt Free Trade Act, supported by President Bush's plan for a Middle East Free Trade Area and the existing US-Egyptian Trade and Investment Framework Agreement as well as precedent-making Free Trade Acts with other Arab countries, the possibility for a significant change in the economic relationship between the United States and Egypt is at hand. Hence, taking into consideration the gravity of the current circumstances of international affairs in the region in addition to the economic implications, the United States and Egypt should pursue a free trade agreement with provisions to make it mutually beneficial as a mechanism of development and benevolence."
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Equal Education Opportunities Act, 2003.
A discussion regarding the Equal Education Opportunities act.
1,793 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the right to equal education. The paper reports that education plays a huge role in the personal growth and development of any individual, as well as in the growth and development of economies and whole nations.
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Introduction
The Equal Education Opportunities Act of 1974
Implications for Teachers and the English Language Learners
Conclusion
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"Meanwhile, aside from the fact that many children have had the strong desire to study, there have been a lot of issues concerning the approaches to make use of the said right. Standardization on who, where and when can one avail of the said rights. There have been questions about the legalities and the documents that needed to be passed so as to provide proof that one is legitimate to enjoy such rights. Thus, apart from the enjoyment that this right has given to people, there are those who experienced chaos and confusion. This is because there are states in the US where there are strict guidelines as to which school follows the said Equal Education Opportunity Act and which children can only avail of that. The main reasons for imposing such limitations are the unavailability of teachers and/or facilities and rooms to accommodate possible huge number of enrollees. Meanwhile, there are some states who are very lenient in accepting students who are trying to avail of their rights to be educated, as stated in the Equal Education Opportunities Act of 1974. Hence, in as much as the US government would want to implement a fair and legit education opportunity for all, there are still some who complained that there is unfair or unequal treatment with the way the policy is being implemented."
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The U.S. Trade Embargo with Cuba, 2007.
This paper discusses the present U.S. trade embargo with Cuba and its economic implications.
1,551 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper looks at the history of U.S.-Cuba relations. The paper examines the reasons behind the United States' trade embargo with Cuba and explores the economic impact of lifting this embargo. The paper discusses the economic benefits and opportunities for commercial enterprises that would arise from lifting the embargo, but also notes potential threats to American businesses. The paper discusses how Fidel Castro's ailing health of recent months has led to speculations concerning the future of Cuba and renewed debates concerning the U.S. trade embargo against this tiny island.
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Introduction
The Cuba Democracy Act
Impact of Lifting U.S. Embargo
Opportunities for Commercial Enterprise
Potential Threats to American Businesses
Reasons for U.S. Embargo
Total Impact on the U.S. Economy
Navajo Nation Signed Trading Deal with Cuba
Impact of Fidel Castro's Illness
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"Fidel Castro has ruled Cuba through ten U.S. presidents. He took power in 1959, at the height of the Cold War, while Dwight D. Eisenhower was still in office. Although initially, he declared he was not a Communist, by the fall of 1960, thousands of Cubans were fleeing their homeland, for the reality was that Castro was establishing a Communist dictatorship (Montagne). Three months after taking office, John F. Kennedy authorized a covert invasion aimed at overthrowing Castro regime. However, it failed and was condemned by governments worldwide. This invasion basically gave Castro an excuse to allow Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to place nuclear missiles in Cuba, aimed at the United States (Montagne)."
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Nineteenth Century U.S. Immigration, 2007.
This paper discusses the U.S. immigration of people seeking the "land of opportunity, which peaked between 1870 and 1900, resulting in a large growth in the nation's population.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that between 1870 and 1900 an estimated 12 million people immigrated to the U. S. from all over the world especially from China, Germany, Ireland, England and eastern Europe. The author points out that most immigrants, the majority of whom were young adults, came because of the low wages and difficult living conditions in their homelands. The paper relates that these immigrants generally were met with a somewhat hostile environment that demanded they make behavioral adjustments, accept national social structures and American ideals and assume an American identity
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"Between 1851 and 1921, more than 3.5 million Irish arrived in North America, the majority of who were of the poorer farming classes. The proportions of family groups declined, while those of the working-age adolescents and adults increased. And while males dominated other ethnic immigrant groups, the nineteenth and early twentieth century Irish immigrants were distinctive in that the sexes reached near parity in numbers. By the beginning of the twentieth century, Irish immigrants were likely to be young, aged fifteen to twenty-four, unmarried, technically unskilled, Catholic, and from the poverty-mined west of Ireland."
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Equal Educational Opportunity, 1996.
Examines theories on evolving responsibility of society to reduce learning differences based on ethnic, racial & socioeconomic realities.
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"Education is a positive right, to which children should have equal opportunity and access. Therefore, all public schools should spend roughly the same amount per student. The outcomes of these expenditures, however, depend on a variety of factors. Nevertheless, equal educational opportunity is critical to the maintenance of a democratic society.
Education benefits society because it is viewed as a means to enable citizens to achieve happiness and morality. Thomas Jefferson believed that instruction would enable the citizen to safeguard his or her own liberties: "Guided by a knowledge of history and the reading of newspapers, the individual would exercise reason and moral common sense to make political decisions" (Spring, 1990,p. 45). In Jefferson's viewpoint, equal educational opportunity was necessary to promote natural order in..."
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Outsourcing and the U.S. Economy, 2005.
A discussion about whether outsourcing jobs is bad for the U.S. economy.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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Many Americans fear that outsourcing jobs to overseas workers is eroding employment opportunities in the United States and they worry that once these jobs move offshore they will never return. Others, including some economists, argue that job outsourcing will, over the long run, strengthen the world economy and eventually provide benefits to the U.S. economy as well. This paper provides a thorough examination of both sides of the argument.
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"The American economy needs a boost from innovation if it is to continue creating the next generation of leading-edge industries and new high-paying jobs. By its nature, technology leaps are unpredictable and risky, yet that's where the U.S. shines. It has the biggest economy on earth, enabling America to make technological bets that would crush other nations. The U.S. has by far the best-developed financial markets in the world, including venture-capital and high-yield bond markets for financing new businesses.
For the foreseeable future, the U.S. still has the best-educated workforce among the major economies, a plus for invention. The latest figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development show that 30% of Americans aged 25 to 34 have a college degree, compared with 24% for Japan and 14% for Germany. That's essential: Better-educated workers can better cope with rapid change, adjust on the fly, and imagine and develop fresh products and strategies."
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Diet Scams in the U.S., 2002.
This paper reviews the history of regulatory efforts to control nutritional supplements, especially diet aids, in the U.S., including recent regulatory efforts and the roles of the FDA and FTC.
3,070 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This paper explains that desperation inflicted by the karma of being overweight and the human desire for easy answers leads to plenty of opportunities for abuse on behalf of the weight-loss industry. The author points out that the weight-loss industry has become a major component of the health care market in the United States; however, unlike other areas of health care, there is little governmental control and regulation of this industry. The paper concludes that, despite a number of regulatory efforts, a strong case can be made that the weight-loss industry represents a market failure where governmental intervention is needed. Endnotes.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Nature and Extent of Problem
History of Diet Fraud
Agencies Involved
Traditional Remedies
Regulatory Efforts
Conclusion
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"Diet fraud has a long history in the United States: as soon as fashion industry declared that women should look a certain way, advertisements appeared in magazines proclaiming fast weight loss. A few of the early diet drugs were very dangerous, especially Marmola, Corpulin, and Kellogg's Safe Fat Reducer, which contained thyroid. Thyroid is a drug derived from animal glands that can increase metabolism so high it can burn up vital organs. The weight loss it produced was mostly in lean tissue, and the thyroid extract carried the risks of osteoporosis, increased heart rate, palpitations, sweating, chest pain, and sudden death."
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The U.S. Civil Service, 2007.
This paper presents a historical overview of the U.S. civil service as an example of human resource management in public administration (PA).
3,540 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that the 1871 Civil Service Commission report on the spoils system, which stated its moral debase, led to the
Pendleton Act of 1883, which created a merit-based system of employment for federal employees. The author points out that, in an environment where Americans remain unenthusiastic about government service because of low pay and a cultural anti-government feeling, the challenges to the civil service system include finding quality employees, increasing accountability and promoting a more democratic bureaucracy in which citizen involvement is the norm. The author emphasizes that the values of public administration are the quest for efficiency, increased accountability, social equity, empowering citizens during the discourse phase and ethics with honest and open government.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pre-Pendleton
Pendleton and the Growth of P.A.
Expanding Opportunity in Public Service
Now What
The Conservative Era and Civil Service
Civil Service in the 21st Century
Civil Service 2025
Conclusions
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"NPR was one part of a larger organizational thrust by the Clinton administration. In 1993, Clinton/Gore passed the Government Performance and Results (GPR) Act. Clearly, the framing of the issues is indicative of the tenor of the times. The GPR mandated that each federal agency introduce a strategic plan by 1997. The effect of this measure was to limit organizations from being funded from year to year without accountability. Instead, each federal agency had to list outcomes and time lines in order to validate its existence."
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Mexican Migration to the U.S., 2006.
This paper examines the various reasons surrounding the increasing migration of Mexican citizens to the United States.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The writer of this paper traces the migration of Mexican citizens to America back to the 1920s. For nearly 60 years, Mexico has been the primary source of Latin-American immigrants to America. This paper supplies relevant statistics and data pertaining to this specific topic. Recent census reports state that nearly 50% of America's Latino population was born outside the United States. This paper also delves into the large numbers of illegal immigrants residing in America. In 1995, it was reported that Mexicans comprised up to 62% of the illegal immigrant population residing in America. This paper details the main reasons for the influx of Mexicans into America, including the economic disparities and differences in wage structures between the two countries. Due to the lack of economic opportunity in their country of origin, Mexican citizens continue to migrate to the U.S. in unprecedented numbers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Economic Reasons Responsible for Migration of Mexicans to the U.S.
Reasons of Mexican Immigration to the U.S., Manner of Arrival, Different Experiences They Have to go Through and the Psychological Effects
References
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"It is also important that naturalization rates continue to be low for Mexican immigrants compared to other groups currently. Illegal immigration started to take place from 1965 in a tremendous manner. In 1995, as stated in a report, Mexicans comprised up to 62% of the immigrants who came into U.S. by adopting illegal means. Mexican immigration nevertheless cannot be stopped and coping to exist in harmony might be increasingly intricate. Nearly every year recently, the Border Patrol has prevented approximately 1 million immigrants trying to sneak into U.S. employing unlawful means from Mexico. It is normally anticipated that close to 300,000 cross the borders illegally. In case more than 1 million Mexican soldiers infringed the border, Americans will consider it as a major threat to their national security and swing into action they deem fit."
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Is China a Threat to the U.S. Economy?, 2007.
This paper analyzes whether the growing Chinese economy is a threat to the United States.
1,481 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper discusses how many people feel threatened by the rapid growth of China's economy. Some are concerned that China's large population of low-cost workers will eventually damage the United States' economy. Many worry that China's inexpensive goods will cause trade problems. Despite these concerns, the paper notes that China's growing and evolving market actually presents opportunities for the U.S. economy. The paper explains that China's rapid economic growth has helped improve the world's economy and the U.S. is strong enough to compete with the Chinese companies. The paper adds that Americans stand to benefit by learning from current Chinese values: a hardworking attitude, entrepreneurship, ambition and problem-solving abilities.
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"China's fast economic growth, foreign direct investment, and large share in foreign trade markets confirm that China is indeed a rising economic power (Lardy, 2002). For this reason, many Americans are quick to blame China for a loss of jobs in the U.S. and for the increasing bilateral trade deficit that the United States has with China. However, it is also important to consider China as the fastest-growing large U.S. export market and see the opportunities rather than just the threats."
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The U.S.-Mexico Border, 2005.
Examines immigration issues on the United States' Mexico border.
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This paper examines immigration issues as they pertain to the U.S.'s Mexico border. It is evident that throughout its history the United States has experienced continuous immigration, as American political freedom, religious tolerance, economic opportunities, and huge geographical size have combined to draw millions of people from all around the world to America in hopes of building better lives for themselves and their children.
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"In analyzing immigration issues as they pertain to the U.S.-Mexico border, it is evident that throughout its history, the United States has experienced continuous immigration, for American political freedoms, religious tolerance, economic opportunities, and huge geographical size have combined to draw millions of people from all around the world to America in hopes of building better lives for themselves and their children. Over the years, the pace of immigration has waxed and waned depending upon political, religious, and economic conditions, but emigration from Mexico to the United States has remained steady, both in terms of legal and illegal immigrants."
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Senior NCOs in the U.S. Army, 2004.
An analysis of effective methods for improving retention rates for senior non-commissioned officers in the United States Army today.
3,657 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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The pay grades E6 and E7 are among the most valuable and important in terms of the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of the Army, but many of their senior NCOs are opting to allow these enlistments to lapse in order to seek opportunities in the private sector. This paper examines how the U.S. Army can improve retention rates among this critical segment of its forces, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"The United States Army is a major branch of the United States armed forces. The Army is tasked with the important missions of preservation of peace and security and the defense of the nation, and provides the majority of the ground forces in the U.S. military organization. Today, there are three types of ?officers? in the U.S. Army: commissioned, warrant (who fill in the gap between commissioned officers and enlisted ranks) and noncommissioned (NCO) (pers. obs.)."
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Educational Trends in U.S. and Europe, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to compare educational trends in U.S. and Europe.
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This paper explains that the objectives of this research study are to compare the U.S. educational system with the European educational system by identifying (1) three major trends in education today and (2) the critical factors relating to education, which are most likely to improve student performance in the future global economy. The author points out that current studies indicated that time and time again European students score better than American students on critical subjects including mathematics and the sciences; however, the extent to which this discrepancy is relevant is debated by numerous researchers, who claim that a liberal arts education as more frequently encouraged and offered in the United States, is more important than a strictly science-based education. The paper proposes a qualitative study, based on the analysis of documentary data, systematic observation of behavior and in-depth small groups interviews using a questionnaire and a population of 20 professors from select universities and of 10 teachers from local high schools.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Significance of Study
Literature Review
European vs. U.S. Education
Curriculum Differences
Trends in Education
Methods
Population
Data Collection
Results
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"Part of the reason may be European instruction is more vigorous; there are many curriculum differences that should be examined. Students in the United States generally have the option to take classes that are considered rigorous, such as calculus, chemistry and physics to complete high school, whereas European schools generally require at minimum three years of native language, math, foreign language, physics, chemistry and biology. The U.S. system is based on the notion that education should be more flexible, allowing for personal choice and directions, whereas the European system is considered more focused on academic rigor, which is "a consequence of the educational traditions of the Old Continent." "
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