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A Fateful Backpacking Trip, 2007.
This essay describes the death of a young man during a solo backpacking adventure.
2,167 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explores both the death and aftermath of a young man following his solo backpacking trip to Alaska. During the trip, the author cites authors such as Thoreau in describing the need to individuate in nature. The young man's family is quoted following his death, as they try to come to terms with their loss.
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"Alaska proved to be an incredible challenge for the young man. Unknown territory was the most dangerous and threatening to a person such as McCandless. Many locals could not understand how he had let himself drift into such a deserted location. What the locals did not know was that this was McCandless' mission, to live in complete solitude. McCandless just happened to wander into complete solitude at the wrong time. With no one around to help, McCandless' exhausted body could not handle the harmful conditions of the Stampede Trail. Four months on foot traveling the entire west coast would be life threatening to someone as is. For McCandless, the land was his home. Mother Nature provided him with the extra motivation he needed to keep going. In the very beginning of his trip, McCandless took plenty of pictures. Unfortunately his camera did not last very long. McCandless neglected to do any research, all he did was purchase a map and follow where he thought would be a good place to live in solitude. His naive attitude got him in big trouble. Had he gone about his risk taking adventure in a smart way, he would have thought about it as a backpacker would think about every trip. If he would have done some research about the Stampede Trail when he decided that that was where he wanted to go, he would have realized the dangers of going to the middle of nowhere at that time of year. Had he done even a little bit of research, he could have realized that there was a ranger cabin not too far from where he had ended up."
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Backpacking, 2004.
An examination of the advantages of backpacking as a way to see the world.
2,117 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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Backpacking is often regarded as an activity which is undertaken only by those people who have a deep love for the outdoors, adventure or for roughing it out. However, while it is true that backpacking is not for the fainthearted, it is an activity that perhaps everyone should try at least once in his or her lifetime, for backpacking can prove to be an enormously rewarding experience. It is the objective of this paper to describe the benefits of backpacking as well as explore some of its more practical aspects.
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"If backpacking allows a traveler to closely experience the environment and cultures in different parts of the world, it appears that backpacking in the wilderness may be the best way to commune with Nature. In America, for instance, there are still many wild spots with beautiful scenery that are best experienced by backpacking. Bialeschki, a professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, says that even the crowded Eastern Seaboard has such places: "A night spent along the banks of the roaring Linville River, in a gorge capable of generating its own microclimate.... Unlike most of the rest of the region, it's a place little changed since the European invasion." (Miller, 2003)"
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A Summer Spent Backpacking, 2005.
Personal account of author's own backpacking experience.
1,291 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper describes the author's positive experience backpacking in America. The author talks about the emotionally and spiritually uplifting experience that backpacking can be, as well as its educational benefits in terms of self-sufficiency, responsibility, co-operation, endurance, survival skills, and planning ability.
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"Last summer my parents decided to go on a world cruise, which they had long dreamt of. My parents? decision left me with the prospect of a summer with nothing much to do other than laze around the house. In fact, this was precisely what I was looking forward to when a friend suggested that we spend the summer backpacking our way through some of the wilder terrain of America. Initially, when my friend mooted the idea, I demurred since I just could not see myself walking endless miles groaning under the weight of a heavy backpack. However, my friend was highly persistent and persuasive and finally I gave in. Today, when I look back, I am thankful that I did so, for it was a highly rewarding experience in more ways than one. Indeed, I would have never imagined that backpacking could actually lead to the development of several skills. More important, today I believe that backpacking is one of the best ways for a person to get in touch with themselves."
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The TRIPS Agreement.
This paper discusses the WTO's agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and its implication on developing countries.
2,340 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), negotiated in the 1986-94 Uruguay round of talks, which introduced intellectual property rules into the multilateral trading system for world-wide trade, apply to all WTO member countries and protect copyrights, trademarks, geographical indication, industrial design, patents, and trade secrets. The author points out that TRIPS had a unequal impact on developed and developing countries because the developing countries rely more on the production and export of consumable goods, while the developed countries, particularly the European Union and United States, rely on export-based revenues from copyright licensing, which means the TRIPS Agreement actually works against the developing countries by driving up their import bills and resulting in greater transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich countries. The paper recommends that a completely new international trade agreement should be negotiated; the developing countries should be well-advised to be better prepared and more assertive in the next round of trade negotiations and should be better off if they avoid the temptation of accepting short-term gains in exchange for long-term losses.
Table of Contents
Overview of TRIPS
Basic Principles
Transition Period
Areas of Application
Enforcement
Impact of TRIPS on Developing Countries
Application of TRIPS on Medicines
Biopiracy
Terminator Crops
Why Did the Developing Countries Agree to TRIPS?
The Other Side of the Picture
Conclusion
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"Even low-technology products, e.g., as brand-name clothing and agricultural products such as new varieties of grains and plants have value-added to them due to research, design and innovation. Creators of such products, whether they are companies, individuals or nations, ought to have the right to stop others from using their 'brainchild' and to have the right to negotiate a mutually acceptable compensation if others desire to use their inventions. Such rights have come to be known as "intellectual property rights." It is generally acknowledged that the protection of "intellectual rights" is an incentive for innovation that benefits the society as a whole."
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TRIPS and China, 2005.
This paper is a literature review about the relationship of the regulations of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS) to intellectual property protection in China especially in the area of pharmaceuticals.
2,805 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses the regulations of TRIPS section by section. The author points out that in developing countries, little respect is given to the protection of rights associated with intellectual property, especially in the area of generic and counterfeit medications, which pirate patented drugs. This becomes a particular problem in China because of the size of its population. The paper concludes that within five years China and other WTO countries will have a decrease in the infringement of intellectual property; however, the China's government will have to implement more extensive reforms in order to liberalize the domestic market in China and to allow China and other foreign companies to import and export products more freely.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Regulations of TRIPS
Exploration of the Domestic Implementations of TRIPS in Main Developed and Developing Countries
The Chinese IP Protection and TRIPS and the Problems/Impact and Recommendations of Actions to Improve
General Provisions and Basic Principles
Copyright and Related Rights
TRIPS and Public Health
TRIPS and the Convention on Biological Diversity
Summary
Conclusion
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"U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies invested the approximate amount of $33.2 billion toward activities of research and development which is about 18% of the sales total of all their combined products. The discovery costs in pre-tax amounts of a new drug experienced an increase from $500 million to $880 million between 1990 and 2003 and as well the time of waiting for approval and the like has grown in length due to regulatory requirements and other associated technicalities. In order to limit the risk in the activities related to therapeutic areas the U.S. companies must find business partners and associates in China and other countries who are trustworthy."
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Fate and Tragedy, 2000.
This paper examines the theme of fate throughout the works of Sophocles, Aristotle and Euripides.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper tries to determine whether Greek tragedy supports or refutes the idea of fate through looking at the plays of Sophocles and Euripides, and the writings of Aristotle. The author examines how Aristotle is used to set up the question, and give an algorithm for finding the answer. By looking at Sophocles, it appears that fate is being fought, and by looking at Euripides, it looks like fate is upheld.
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"Throughout the course of time, many cultures have held the belief that events happen for a reason, and that peoples? lives are predestined. This concept is a controversial one, and there is no good way to prove that fate is actually a force that acts upon people. Some argue that life is what people make of it, others contend that it is impossible that life is completely random and something out there is controlling the outcome of all that humans do. When analyzing tragedy, it is difficult to determine whether or not fate plays a role."
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Fate's Influence, 2002.
A review of Oscar Wilde's book, "The Picture of Dorian Gray", focusing on an analysis of the characters and their fateful influence on Dorian Gray.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the book "The Picture of Dorian Gray," by Oscar Wilde. Specifically, it compares and contrasts the characters of Henry (Lord Henry Wotton) and Basil Hallward, illustrating their influence and interaction with Dorian, and the role each plays in his eventual downfall.
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"Dorian Gray, the main character of the book, is young and beautiful. He is a shallow man, who only wishes that he did not have to grow old; his wish comes true, but at a terrible cost. Dorian remains young, while the portrait Basil painted of him grows old and hideous. Throughout the book, he is influenced by the strong personalities around him, particularly Lord Henry Wotton. Under Henry's guidance, Dorian commits murder, and two people close to him commit suicide, but nothing deters him in his quest for excitement and perfection."
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Fate in "Job" and "Oedipus Rex", 2005.
An analysis of the themes of fate and destiny as represented in the "Book of Job" and Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex".
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Classical literature is filled with stories of capricious deities playing with human lives as if they were only pawns and the Greek tradition of tragedy is based upon celebrating this very aspect of the nature of the pantheon of Greek gods. This paper examines how Sophocles finds a perfect example of this celebration of fate, in the tragedy "Oedipus Rex". In comparison, it looks at how the story of Job uses the dramatic tension of a "wager" between God and Satan on the sincerity of Job's devotion to God. It shows that where Oedipus' life is bound up by fated situations and their fated outcomes, Job's story is one of choice in the midst of supernaturally imposed difficulties. While both strive to teach resignation to the will of God, they each espouse quite different attitudes in resignation.
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"In Oedipus Rex, Sophocles presents a view of life fixed by fate. This fate, predetermined by the gods, is the sole factor in deciding human destiny. Tiresias expresses his understanding of the unchangeable fate of Oedipus, laid out by the gods, as he argues with the King about revealing the truth of all the Theban troubles. When Oedipus, frustrated by the lack of cooperation, insults Tiresias, he responds "I pity you, flinging at me the very insults / each man here will fling at you so soon."(p 628) An interesting and important aspect of this Greek notion of fate is the utter helplessness of the human players. No matter the choice made by the people involved in this tragedy, the gods have determined it and it is going to come to pass."
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Virtual Field Trips, 2005.
An analysis of the pros and cons of virtual field trips.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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A virtual field trip is a teaching tool that uses the internet and different websites to create an experience for the student that is similar to a traditional field trip. This paper examines how there is a substantial amount of current and relative information arguing both sides of this particular subject. Although both traditional and virtual field trips, offer different experiences for the students, the paper argues that no only are virtual field trips better, they are more cost effective, safer, flexible, and are more rewarding for students of today.
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"Today's world is developing in a much more sophisticated and technological way than it has anytime ever before. We are immersed in technology every day and it affects our lives very dramatically, whether we like to admit it or not. Academic, community, business, and government leaders are calling upon our schools, colleges, and universities to graduate a different kind of student than a generation ago. This is in response to the challenges posed by the new global economy, where the knowledge and skills of a nation's workers are key to its competitive success, rather than in the past when factors like natural resources and geographic location reigned supreme (Owston 33)."
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The meaning of fate in "The Illiad" and "The Odyssey", 2005.
This paper discusses if it was fate that pre-ordained the paths of Achilles and Odysseus or if their lives were self-determined.
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This paper analyzes the recurring theme of fate in "The Illiad" and "The Odyssey." The author examines the role of fate to determine whether Achilles and Odysseus, the main characters in Homer's "The Illiad" and "The Odyssey," were the victims of an omnipotent god or of their own poor choices. The writer concludes that both characters are presented with choices of right and wrong and if they would have chosen wisely, they could have saved themselves from the barbarity of fate.
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"Is fate preordained by an omnipotent god, or is fate created by the tragic flaws of man? For centuries, man has pondered this question, thus making fate a major theme of such great works of literature as Homer's epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey. By applying the question of fate to the various characters in these two epics, Homer makes clear that although fate is blamed on the gods, fate is actually created in its entirety by man's own hand."
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The Fate of the Bengal Tiger, 2005.
A look at whether poaching is a significant factor in the fate of the Bengal tiger.
1,798 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The paper describes computer simulations of four poaching scenarios. The simulation examines the fate of the Bengal tiger under each of these scenarios. The author surveys the potential problems for the survival of the tiger throughout India, focusing on the Khana N.P. reserve. In the paper, the author investigates the fate of the tigers in the Khana N.P. under the tiger conservation plan scheme, in which poaching is prohibited, and contrasts the findings with the fate of the same population under minimal to no protection at all.
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"The Indian, or the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris), is one of the most magnificent predators that ever walked our earth. The Historical habitat of this subspecies that ranged throughout India (Damania et al, 2004) is now reduced to isolated patches that many of them contain no more than 30 individuals (Siedensticker et al, 1999), that occupy only 5% of the available habitat (Karanth, 2001). The overall population numbers is estimated at 3,600 individuals, which is only 5% of the population only 100 years ago (IUCN, 2000)."
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Fate in "Oedipus the King", 2002.
A discussion on the way Sophocles addressed the concept of fate in "Oedipus the King".
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This paper includes examples and source references supporting most fate oriented topics in the text. It shows how Sophocles shed great light on the role of the gods and how the society interacted with its religion and each other. Because the audience already knew the story of Oedipus and his doomed fate, it allowed Sophocles to create irony, and to demonstrate the futility of resisting the Fates.
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"The Ancient Greeks, as with many societies always put great emphasis on the past and the future. Their religious ceremonies were to gain the favor of the gods, honor the past, and ask for a good future. The more extravagant the festival, the more honor to the god. The Greek people would want to carry the god?s favor for many reasons. The gods knew the future, the past, and the present and they embodied many important human characteristics such as jealousy, rage, and vengeance. The gods could protect them from famine, and just as easily expose them and their descendants to the worst things imaginable. No one quality exemplifies the power of the gods more than their control of one?s fate. They place a human on a linear line of life, and set them in the straightaway motion of living. This goes against a basic backbone of many other societies, the existence and practice of freewill. The Greek gods deprived its people of this and effectively made people the playthings of the gods. These powers vaulted the gods to a stature that could inspire fear, and also instill reverence for the ceremonies and festivals that were such a large part of Greek life and history."
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Fate in "Oedipus the King", 2005.
An analysis of the role of fate in "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper considers the role of fate in "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles and suggests that fate is ultimately a force that cannot be defeated. It looks at Sophocles' depiction of fate as an unalterable force in the lives of the characters of the play.
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"In Sophocles' play Oedipus The King the title character has been given a glimpse of the bleak future that Fate has in store for him. Oedipus refused to accept that this prophecy must become a reality and fought to ensure that he would not murder his father .."
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Race, Group Identity and Fate, 2002.
Discusses fate within a racial/cultural context, with reference to the ideas of Arthur Ashe and Theodore Reik.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper uses the ideas of Arthur Ashe and Theodore Reik to dissect the idea of fate in a racial and cultural context. To what extent is one's fate determined by one's racial or cultural or religious membership? The paper concludes that fate is not wholly up to the individual, but that regardless of cultural or racial dynamics, the individual must struggle against barriers to his or her motives.
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"Man's Fate", 2006.
A review of the French writer, Andre Malraux's "La Condition Humaine" or "Man's Fate".
1,353 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how Malraux's experiences of the oppression and communist popularity affected him deeply and the 1927 revolution came to serve as an inspiration for his novel, "Man's Fate". It shows that Malraux did not focus on the revolution alone but tried to discuss other related issues as well. It highlights how the author wanted his readers to understand how these political forces worked and the impact they have on the human condition. The paper expands on the main theme of the book, focusing on the oppressive nature of Fate and man's repeated struggles to fight destiny and create some hope for himself. In conclusion, it show that "Man's Fate" is not one person's view on the episode but rather an impartial third person narrative.
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"However Communists were not to stay silent and shortly after the victory of nationalist party, the conflict between two factions gripped the nation. This civil war lasted a whole decade in which communist party was repeatedly suppressed with the help of United States that had reportedly invested $3 billion to strengthen nationalist party and stem the growth of communist elements in the region (Stoley: 117). Chiang tried to establish a nationalist government based on constitutional laws (Duiker 211) and wanted to incorporate the tradition principles of accountability, decency and moral uprightness (Duiker 214). However years of political instability and internal conflicts had left the social and political infrastructure in tatters."
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