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Children's Perceptions Of Magical Events, 2005.
A study across multiple age groups on the perceptions of magical events.
2,305 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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The paper states that children use both natural and supernatural entities to account for events. Thus, children could view television programs and movies from a magical perspective and come out with a distorted perspective on how life actually functions. This paper presents research that attempts to validate past research that found that children use magic as a solution to improvable events. The authors of the study contend that 3- to 4-year-olds will use magic more frequently as a solution to a problem that looks unattainable in real-life. The authors also contend that 10- to 12-year-olds will attribute a seemingly impossible event to tricks instead of magic. As age increases, children will use magic less and less as a solution for deceptive events.
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Results
Discussion
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"The participants involved in our study also were a limitation because they were all volunteers. Participants in this study all chose to participate; therefore they might have had some similar characteristics. The participants that came to the study might have wanted their kids to be involved in research and/or had a higher level of education then those who chose not to participate. The experiment may have left out a specific religious faith because some of the people who chose not to participate did do because they thought magic was evil. This detail also makes our results less generalizable to the public."
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Life Altering Events, 2004.
A personal narrative of events that alter one's life.
812 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses change as an opportunity to learn and grow. The paper presents the writer's memories of two events that upset his well-ordered life and his resentment of these events that altered the course of his life. The two events explored in the paper are the death of an uncle that left a deep void in his life and the breakdown of an intimate relationship.
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"Carl Jung once observed, ?We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses.? (Words of Wisdom) The undeniable wisdom in Jung?s words is something that perhaps an adult, who is facing the disruption caused by the death of a loved one, can appreciate. I, however, was too young to even comprehend or accept that death is an inevitable part of life?s cycle. Therefore, my uncle?s death was a point of change and discontinuity, which resulted in a wide range of personal emotions that I had to learn to deal with. In fact, as I look back on that traumatic time, I am able to see exactly what Tennant and Pogson meant when they said, ?It is, thus, the unexpected life events, those that occur ?out of time? that are the potential crises.? (Smith, 1999)."
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Stressful Life Events, 2005.
Review of Kobasa's article, "Stressful Life Events, Personality, and Health: An Inquiry into Hardiness".
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper reviews and discusses Kobasa's article about individual and group differences regarding responses to stressful life events. The paper discusses the topic, specifically examined by Kobasa, that personality is a major mediating factor in the presence of physical illness following a series of stressful life events, and then explains how Kobasa's article is designed to discover which personality factors were most significant in determining how a person reacts to stressful events.
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"Moreover, in accordance with current research, Kobasa defines stress as a life event that ?causes changes in, and demands readjustment of, an average person?s normal routine,? (2). Stressful events can be ?positive,? such as marriage, or ?negative,? such as death of a loved one. Kobasa divides her hypothesis is divided into three key components, which she phrases: a) ?Among persons under stress, those who have a greater sense of control over what occurs in their lives will remain healthier than those who feel powerless in the face of external forces,? (Kobasa 1979, p.3); b) ?Among persons under stress, those who feel committed to the various areas of their lives will remain healthier than those who are alienated,? (Kobasa 1979, p. 3-4); c) ?Among persons under stress, those who view change as a challenge will remain healthier than those who view it as a threat,? (Kobasa 1979, p.4)."
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The Economics of Events, 2005.
An analysis of the impact that events have on the economy and communities of host areas.
4,081 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 109.95
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This paper aims to compare and contrast the current literature on the topic of the impact of events on the host area/country. It analyses both positive and negative impacts from different aspects, namely economic, social and cultural, physical and environmental and political. It develops further to weigh up the evidence and evaluates how far events can exert a positive impact.
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Introduction
The Impact of Events
Tourism and Economic Impact
Social and Cultural Impacts
Physical and Environmental Impacts
Political Impacts
Negative Impacts
Conclusion
Recommendations
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"All events in some way reflect the culture of the place in which they are held. However, some events are held primarily for their cultural significance. Carnivals, heritage festivals, food festivals, and independence celebrations are examples of these types of events. Annual carnival celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are well known examples of huge cultural celebrations. The nation's beliefs and traditions of many cultures have come together and for a brief five days each year, the whole country forgets their differences to celebrate life. Carnival is such an important aspect of life in Trinidad that many schools believe that sponsoring a carnival band is a way to teach young people about their roots and culture. In this way, communities work together to develop stronger friendships and greater respect for the many cultures that make up Trinidad."
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Media Events of the 1970s, 2002.
This paper discusses three significant media events of the 1970s: the Kent State riots, the formation of OPEC and the Watergate hearings.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents the Kent State riots, the formation of OPEC and the Watergate hearings as
historical events that influenced contemporary culture and politics in the U.S.. The author emphasizes the role of the media in these events. The author believes that the impact of these events over the long-term is negligible in-relation to the impact of media imagery and information technologies that emerged during the 1970s.
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Heinrich Events, 2005.
A paper on Heinrich events, one of the most discussed and debated phenomena related to global climate change.
3,447 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses the history of Heinrich events, and current theories of their origin. Additionally, this paper outlines the scientific method for discovering more information of Heinrich events, and their relationship to the Bond Cycle, Milankovitch Cycles, and Dansgaard-Oeschger (D-O) oscillations. Finally, it looks at the possible effects on global climate as the result of Heinrich events, using the Younger Dryas as the basis for discussion.
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"Heinrich events were first discovered by Hartmut Heinrich of the German Hydrographic Institute of Hamburg, Germany in 1988. Heinrich extracted samples from northeastern Atlantic sediment cores, and analyzed the samples. He discovered that the number of lithic, or rock sediment, and planktonic foraminifera (zooplankton) shell formations fluctuated greatly in many of the core samples. Additionally, Heinrich noted that the components of the sediments seemed not to fluctuate gradually, but seemingly abruptly (Hackett, 1994)."
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Traumatic Events, Police and Stress, 2002.
How traumatic events cause stress in policemen's lives.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines traumatic events as stressors in the lives of police officers. It identifies traumatic events, the stressor they represent and the impacts of this stress. It also outlines police programs to deal with occupational stress caused by traumatic events.
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Three Great Events in Western Civilization, 2004.
This paper discusses three major world events that have shaped the history of western civilization: the Renaissance, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution.
3,410 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper selected the Renaissance as one of the three major world events that have shaped the history of Western civilization because Western art reached its pinnacle through the patronage of Cosimo de Medici, who single-handedly influenced all the future artistic styles and movements in Europe. The author related that the second event, the American Revolution, made it possible for the American colonies to separate from Great Britain and create the first truly independent democratic system since the ancient Greeks. The paper explains that the third event, the French Revolution, was a period in European history marked by the overthrow of a major monarchy, which led to a free France and thus inspired other revolutions by those who were downtrodden and restricted by tyrants and dictators.
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"Faced with vast new responsibilities following the costly French and Indian War, the British government sought to restrict white settlers to the Atlantic side of the Appalachians in part as a way to bring order to the confused state of affairs with the Indians. This proclamation decreed a line of demarcation along the crest of the Appalachians, for all of the lands to the west were to be preserved for the Native Indians. With this, all land claims west of the Appalachians were annulled and no new claims, settlements or even travel was allowed without royal permission. As a result, the hopes of many Americans who wished to expand settlements westward were dashed and thus brought about the beginnings of the American Revolution."
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Pseudo-Events in Communication, 2004.
Describes the concept of 'pseudo-events,' which are planned for the purpose of producing dramatic images in all forms of communication.
3,164 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines pseudo-events, such as news conferences, press releases, and stunts that "someone has planned, planted or incited" to fill print space and broadcast time. The paper examines other gimmicks used in communication, such as copy writing, market research, psychological research, sales promotions, and public relations, which are intended to distract people from the fact that the results derived from advertising and the media are unverifiable. The paper also discusses media hype (such as the O.J. Simpson case) and looks at how pseudo-events affect politics and world affairs (such as the use of CNN in the Iraqi War).
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"How can the understanding of the nature of pseudo-events contribute to the understanding of contemporary public life? Basically, by opening the possibility of new moral questions: It is not so impossible to think of the contemporary politician's obsession with the media as an example of a new kind of access to the constitution of political judgments. We cannot so easily hold that media spectators are not more than passive victims of actors? manipulation. The action of the actor and the judgment of the spectators constitute in practice a unique phenomenon. This is so because within the common world actors and spectators share the dialogic interaction of deeds and speech which makes sense of the world."
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Events and Individuals, 2002.
A philosophical discussion on whether our changing world contains events as well as individuals.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay will ask the question whether our changing world contains events as well as the individuals said to be involved in them. In attempting to answer this complex question, this essay will draw some philosophical thought like that of the prominent philosopher, Donald Davidson, into the issue at hand and argue that there are indeed events which must be thought of as individuals.
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Significant Events in U.S. History, 2004.
Looks at three significant events in U.S. history and their lasting impact.
2,067 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper looks at three significant events in U.S. history, namely, the arrival of the first European colonizers in the 1500s, the French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763, and the enactment of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt?s New Deal policies. This paper argues that these three events have contributed significantly to the shaping of the American way of life and continue to have a lasting impact on American social policies today.
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"The arrival of the earliest European settlers during the 16th century set the stage for what would eventually become the United States. After all, if European settlers did not colonize the Americas, the continent would certainly have a very different character. The United States would not have descended largely from Anglo-European ancestry, and the various Native American nations would have proliferated."
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International Events and Human Resources Management, 2003.
Reviews the potential for international events to affect human resources management .
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper reviews the potential for international events to affect human resources management at the organizational level. It maintains that effects vary in relation to an organization's global orientation and to the nature of an international event.
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The Events Prior to the Black Hawk War, 2002.
Summary of the events of the Black Haw War and discussion of the impact the war had on recent American history.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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The Black Hawk War, while only encompassing a brief period of time, has become a landmark in United States history. This is partially due to the large amounts of written materials left from the event, where other wars between settlers and the Native Americans went undocumented, and partially due to the mysterious circumstances of the confrontation. This paper will summarize the events of this war, in order to best demonstrate why the Black Hawk War has had so great an impact on our recent history.
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World Events and the Airline Industry, 2004.
Explores the effects that world events have had on the airline industry and what the airlines' response has been.
1,787 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper examines how September 11 and other world events have impacted the airline industry, as well as why they were affected. It also discusses what measures they have taken to combat these effects and remain solvent and successful all the while.
Safety Fears
Measures Taken to Improve Airline Solvency
Historical Perspectives and Financials
Post 9-11 Travel
Governmental Bailouts
Effect of Iraqi Invasion on Airline Industry and Travel
Terrorism Fears
Airline Schedule Changes Related to Iraqi Invasion
Management Intervention to Stave off Bankruptcy
Management Cutbacks
Labor Concessions
SARS Outbreak and the Public Health Response
Geographical Implications
Intervention of World Health Organizations
Airline Response to Ongoing Concerns
Continuing Labor and Financial Concessions
Marrying up of Major Carriers with Low-Cost No Frills Airlines
Future Trends and Financial Outlook
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"Historically the airline industry has been resilient to trends. But the investment made in the September 11th attacks was relatively small ? It is estimated that the hijackers spent about $50,000 total for their accommodations, rental cars and airline tickets. But in the week which followed the attacks, the financial injury to the American economy became clear -$60 billion in direct costs to the US economy and well over $600 billion in stock market losses (Dallas Business Journal, 2003) . Perhaps the hardest hit was the airline companies. Questions were raised about airline security, and the airlines stood in significant danger of being named in thousands of law suits from families who lost loved ones in the attacks."
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Three Historical Events, 2004.
Outlines three significant events in history and the impact they had on the world.
1,221 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper gives a brief historical account of the events that led up to WWI, the Civil Rights Movement in America, and the War on Terror and points out how each one contributed to outcomes that changed the world.
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"In June of 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the thrown of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated, along with his wife, by a Slavic assassin in the city of Sarajevo, with the help of Serbians. The Slavs and Serbs wanted independence for their people, and believed the assassination would start a chain of events that would end Austro-Hungarian rule of their peoples. This event was the pivotal event that led to World War I, one of the most devastating wars ever fought in modern times. In fact the assassination was a complicate plot. There were actually seven potential assassins. One threw a bomb, but it rolled off the car of the Archduke and destroyed the prince continued on to his destination, a reception, and then followed the same route back. Foolishly, the car carrying the prince was allowed to come to a stop, and he was shot."
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