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The Erosion of Sand Dunes on North Carolina's Beaches, 2001.
An examination of the sand dunes in North Carolina.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper presents an analysis of North Carolina 's erosion of sand dunes. The author examines the causes and solutions to the problem and provides a brief overview of how sand dunes are formed.
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"The erosion of North Carolina?s sand dunes causes definite and easily recognizable problems for North Carolina?s coastal communities. The erosion of sand dunes and beaches from North Carolina?s barrier islands and mainland coast causes problems for residential and commercial developments, which rely on these dunes and beaches for protection against storm surges. While hurricanes and strong storms have been few this year, in past years these storms have devastated coastal communities with flooding and strong winds, causing tens of millions of dollars in damage in the past decade. (Orrin 142) The best prevention against damage to homes and businesses is the protection and replenishment of sand dunes. It is important to remember that ?nature maintains the dynamic equilibrium of the beaches through the unceasing trade of four factors.? These factors are material, energy, shape, and sea level. (Kaufman 15) Dune erosion is a major problem for North Carolina coastal communities, but new preservation methods and building codes cause less damage to dunes and homes and allow damaged dunes to be repaired or replenished."
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Stream Bank Erosion, 2002.
A study of river and stream bank erosion and the need for restoration.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper argues the environemtnal dangers of stream bank erosion, and that. if left unattended, it affects the soil fertility, the quality of the communty's drinking water, and endangers the survival of many forms of aquatic species. It offers a solution by growing vegetation alongside the banks to prevent erosion.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Factors Causing Erosion
Impact of Erosion
Remedy for Erosion
Bank Side Plantings
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Streambank erosion is one of the important and often neglected environmental problems. If not properly maintained the river and the stream banks can be easily eroded by the sheer force of the flowing water during the heavy raining season. The precarious situation, which results as a consequence of erosion, cannot be taken lightly. It is these stream and rivers, which replenish the water needs of the people. Conservation of this vital natural source is an important task and the responsibility lies with man. Let us now briefly analyze the problem of stream bank erosion and the remedial solution."
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Glacial Erosion, 2002.
A paper which examines the rate and type of glacial erosion.
1,552 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper is divided into two parts. The first part distinguishes between glacial erosion and weathering and the second part discusses the varying influence of the factors affecting the rate and type of glacial erosion. The paper shows that the main type of glacial erosion is abrasion and the characteristics of both the bedrock and the abrasive rock have a large influence on abrasion rates.
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"The concept of glacial erosion can be considered using the ?systems approach?, with the factors that influence the erosion as the inputs, the type and rate of the erosion itself as the processes, and the resultant landforms and characteristics as the outputs. The type of erosion that has the largest effect on the landscape is abrasion. Abrasion is the process by which entrained, subglacial debris grinds against the bedrock as the glacier moves, and wears the bedrock away as a result. There are three factors that are essential for abrasion to occur."
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Soil Erosion, 2006.
Examines the effects of marginal land and deforestation on soil erosion.
1,322 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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Never before in the history of mankind have we faced an environmental dilemma with the worldwide effects of soil erosion. The problem is so severe, that many experts fear the land will not be able to produce enough food to feed the world's population in the next century. The paper discusses the problem as two fold - marginal land and deforestation. Much of the world's land is marginal sandy desert and sub-desert. In order to feed and house their growing populations many countries in South America, Asia, and Africa clear the world's forests to create more grazing land. The paper shows that, although much of this land has rich soil, the effect of deforestation is an increase in soil erosion. Once the trees are removed, the soil erodes and soon becomes marginal. Combined this with the problem of acid rain, other forms of pollution, and over population, and it is obvious we are entering a time of intense food scarcity.
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"In order to preserve life for future generations, we must preserve the soil. Conservation and research are the keys to the future. Conservation and improving soil quality will prevent food shortages in the future. The quality of food today has decreased to dangerously low levels. In spite of increased knowledge about nutrition and advancements in medicine, people today are not as healthy as previous generations. We suffer from nutrient deficiencies related to the poor quality of soil."
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 2005.
A look at the geology of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the geology of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a National Park in Michigan. The paper looks at its size, the geological forces that created the dunes and the impact of glacial activity.
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"This research reviews the geological characteristics of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore a component of the United States National Park Service "
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Riprap and Erosion Control Today, 2002.
A comprehensive analysis of watershed management and erosion control techniques using riprap.
1,653 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper provides an overview of riprap, which is the most common method of providing erosion control and bank protection on streams and river banks today. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion. A table and relevant graphics illustrating riprap in action are also provided.
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"Watershed management and erosion control have assumed new levels of importance in the 21st century. The presence of water in soils essential to the growth of forests, and improved water yield and quality are becoming increasingly important management objectives on many forested lands today. The fundamental principle of watershed management where erosion threatens is the maintenance of continual cover. This same principle applies to stream and river bank protection, where bridge foundations must be fortified from scouring and the ravages of floodwaters. This paper provides an overview rip rap, which is the most common method of providing erosion control and bank protection on streams and river banks today. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion."
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"The Woman in the Dunes", 2003.
An analysis of the relationship of Samsara and Satori in "The Woman in the Dunes" by Kobo Abe.
1,689 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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Though he is not a willing participant, Niki Jumpei is a student of Zen training. Using Herrigel?s chapter on the traditional approach to Japanese spiritual instruction, this paper explains how the relationship of student and master is fulfilled in progressive stages in the novel.
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"In The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe, the main character, Niki Jumpei, becomes a student of Zen training when he becomes unexpectedly trapped inside of a large sand pit. As he is lead into the sand pit Niki is a victim of samsara because he can not find the wisdom to escape his meaningless life. Niki must overcome desire, delusion and dark passion, or ego, to break out from this cycle. To overcome samsara Niki must find the answer to the koan that was asked of him which is, ?How do you escape the sand pit without the rope ladder??."
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Erosion of the Long Island Shoreline, 1994.
This paper discusses the erosion of the Long Island shoreline: Geology, rate, causes and effects, role of humans, stabilization and management.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 17 sources, $ 47.95
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"In the United States, extensive barrier.beach systems occur along major portions of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. These fragile coast lines are in a continual state of flux. Beach erosion and accretion can result from both natural and man.made causes. Sea level change, storms, and development may all significantly impact these environments. On Long Island, New York, beach stabilization has repeatedly been attempted. Such efforts typically meet with varied success. In fact, many believe that the island's past stabilization projects have actually contributed to its current erosion problems. Geologically, Long Island consists of moraine sediments deposited by glacial drift. This mixture of crystalline gravel and boulders was scraped up in New England, carried several ... "
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Technological Advancement and Erosion of Intelligence, 2004.
A discussion of the negative effects of technological advances and entertainment media, especially in the form of television and Internet, on human intelligence.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines the issue of the "dumbing down" of the American people by means of technological "progress." The paper states that American society is becoming overly obsessed with technological advances and entertainment media with a goal of making life better. However, the opposite is occurring: The reduction of the effort needed to succeed is causing a downgrade in human intelligence and the drive to learn. The paper questions whether this can be blamed on machinery created with the original intention of making life easier, or by our educational system which encourages this relinquishing of academic and leisurely thought. The paper concludes that, in order to counter this trend, several changes in attitude must be made. First, the paper suggests that the misplaced belief that all changes in technology are an improvement must be diminished. Second, the paper stresses the fact that mass media should be seen merely as a form of entertainment. Most importantly, the paper advocates improving our knowledge and understanding of the world around us.
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"Furthermore, the educational system is deteriorating and busy parents with full time jobs no longer have time to tutor their children in the methods of the old world, with one on one interaction. These days it seems much more convenient to place the child in front of the television set watching shows presumed to be educational, such as "Sesame Street" or "Blue's Clues", while the mother or father do other, seemingly less important things. It is true that the above mentioned shows are much better for the young mind then violent or explicit shows, which are also sprouting up on every channel, but this method of teaching only forces them to depend more heavily on television for education and entertainment. It is, for the children, just another form of passive learning, another topic that Bradbury tackles in Fahrenheit 451. In the beginning of the novel, Clarisse describes the current educational system as completely unsocial. As she says, "they just run the answers at you, bing, bing, bing, and us sitting there for four or more hours of film teacher." Moreover, at a later part of the story, Mildred and her friends are discussing how to care for children and Mrs. Bowles makes a rather disturbing statement. She says "I put up with them when they come home three days a month; it's not bad at all. You heave them into the 'parlor' and turn the switch..." These references to television in this work of fiction are fairly worrying, as it is no longer such a fictional theory. This form of education is becoming more and more feasible for the near future. Parents already just "heave their kids in the parlor and flip the switch" so who's to say that schools will not soon also take on these apathetic teaching methods. Rather than teach young ones to amuse themselves in ways that will benefit them, the kids of today are taught that television is the source of all significance, and with the short attention spans of today, even television shows must be careful not to be overly verbose. A child must be taught that activities such as reading, which expands the mind and inspires thought, and playing with other children, to teach them valuable social skills, are far more important than vegetating in front of a box with moving pictures."
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An Erosion of Civil Freedoms?, 2007.
This paper explores the arguments for and against domestic spying that was legalized by the Patriot Act.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses the Patriot Act and how some approve the law's measures for homeland security, while others have criticized its potential to erode civil freedoms. This paper examines both parts of this argument, with a specific focus on the wiretapping of phone calls and spying on electronic mail. The paper looks at the benefits of authorizing government spying and wiretapping and also examines the criticisms of domestic spying. The paper concludes that given the current political and security climate, domestic security could be adequately protected without resorting to wiretapping and other measures that endanger civil liberties and personal freedoms.
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"In fact, the NSA has prevented several attacks through eavesdropping. Jihadist Jose Padilla, for example, was successfully caught before he exploded a dirty bomb to spread radiation around an American city. NSA eavesdropping further foiled plots to bring down the Brooklyn Bridge and to plant more bombs in pubs and train stations around Britain. NSA insiders supposedly found that domestic spying has "been successful in detecting and preventing attacks inside the United States" (qtd in Krauthammer)."
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The Secession of South Carolina, 2006.
Examines why South Carolina left the union of the United States of America in 1860.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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One key reason that the Civil War was fought was to preserve the union of states, as the southern states, one by one, seceded from the United States in order to form the Confederate States of America. This secession, which threatened to destroy the new nation before it had time to fully blossom, began with South Carolina's exit from the union of the United States in 1860. This paper discusses why South Carolina seceded, the effect that this action had on the rest of the southern states, and the role that South Carolina's action played in sparking the Civil War.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
A Nation Divided
South Carolina Leads the Secession Movement
Effects of South Carolina's Secession
South Carolina Sparks Civil War
Aftermath of Secession
Works Cited
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"South Carolina's intense desire for freedom from the constraints of the U.S. culminated in the conflict at Fort Sumter, Charleston, on April 12, 1861. Based on previously unsuccessful efforts for South Carolina to gain control of this fort, still under U.S. military control, South Carolina formed a huge army of its own and attacked Fort Sumter, gaining control of it and killing U.S. soldiers in the process. This act of rebellion constituted treason against the U.S., and in response, Abraham Lincoln called up 75,000 troops to squash the confederacy."
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North Carolina Records, 2002.
An historical analysis of North Carolina's colonial records.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines and analyzes the colonial history of North Carolina and provides a commentary on the colonial records of the colony. The author notes that North Carolina's colonial records provide a fascinating primary source for scholars and students interested in studying the early history of North Carolina. These records reveal in much greater detail than most sources the social, political, religious and economic events that shaped North Carolina history and shed much needed light on North Carolina's long colonial era.
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Education and Unemployment in South Carolina, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between levels of education and unemployment in South Carolina.
2,754 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses whether the relatively high level of unemployment in South Carolina is related to the relatively low levels of educational attainment in that state. It analyzes what kind of education South Carolina employers see as important when making hiring decisions. It also looks at whether, from the perspective of the unemployed person, their unemployed status is related to their level of education.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Context Of The Problem
Statement Of The Problem
Research Question And Sub-Questions Or Hypotheses And
Sub-Hypotheses
Significance Of The Study
Research Design And Methodology
Overall Methodological Approach
Research Methodology
The Organization Of The Study
Methodological Approach To Component 1: The Scan Of Expert Sources: The Literature And Key Respondents
Methodological Approach To Component 2: The Scan Of South Carolina Employers
Methodological Approach To Component 3: The Scan Of South Carolina Unemployed People
Final Research Report
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"This is a very significant study, in that unemployment and associated poverty levels cause human suffering throughout the USA. The National Centre for Children in Poverty reports that nationwide, 17% of American children live in poverty. This represents some 12 million children who will not get a good start in life, in terms of important formative factors such as nutrition and access to resources. This is unacceptable in a country that is as advanced and affluent as the USA. Further, it is self-evident that poverty is frequently linked to unemployment. Thus, any efforts to reduce unemployment can be expected to ultimately lead to the reduction of the number of people living in poverty in the USA. It is proposed that this study is one such effort, as the key to reducing unemployment is to discover its causes, so that they can be effectively addressed."
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Frank Herbert's "Dune", 2008.
A literary study of Frank Herbert's novel, "Dune", focusing on the issue of human relationship with the metaphysical within the novel.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that, by understanding the textual interpretation of the death with the poison tooth of the character Leto in Frank Herbert's novel "Dune", the reader can comprehend how the 'flesh' of human beings interacts with the metaphysical forms Leto sees before his death. The author points out that Herbert defines the struggle between abstract metaphysics through Leto's narrative, which is also present in how his son and others are constructed within the novel. The paper concludes that Herbert designed "Dune" to be a novel in which religiosity is used by human beings to create order in a highly unstable and chaotic universe.
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"At the end of the novel, Paul has finally conquered Shaddam IV of the House Corrino and taken over Arrakis. Thufir Hawat, his father's military trainer and also Paul's teacher, comes forth from the lines of people suspicious of being an enemy to Paul and his mother. Herbert's inference on the unstable and ever-changing nature of the universe in Leto's death statement become clear when Paul makes a comment about never having his back to the door--a lesson that Hawat taught him to protect himself from intruders."
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The North Carolina Railroad, 2002.
An overview of the North Carolina Railroad.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the history and current status of the North Carolina Railroad. The author discusses how the NCRR was built and the importance it has had to North Carolina's economic growth.
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