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The Fluctuating Weight of Renee Zellweger, 2006.
This paper analyzes the various reasons actress Renee Zellweger gained a significant amount of weight to play the title character in "Bridget Jones' Diary" and the potentially dangerous message this sends to young women.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper focuses on the intense media attention paid to Renee Zellweger during the filming of "Bridget Jones' Diary" and its sequel. This paper discusses how the tale of a woman who is obsessed with finding a man and even more obsessed with her fluctuating weight struck a chord with women around the world. This paper explores the reasons that the usually slender and American Zellweger was chosen to play the British heroine as well as the eating plan the actress followed in order to gain the weight for the film. The writer of this paper also examines the media's praise for Zellweger's weight gain and eventual loss as well as its negative impact on actresses, such as Kirstie Alley, who gain weight due to childbearing or other reasons. This paper discusses the dangerous message Hollywood is sending young women regarding what is deemed beautiful and perfect.
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"But when Zellweger showed her newly slim physique to the world, despite her command performance as Jones, her weight loss was what drew raves, as high in quality as her acting in the role may have been. And although, Zellweger was eager to note that she hadn't shaken her alter ego off completely. "I'd be out in the cab and asking the guy in an English accent," she sighs, shaking her head. "[I say] 'brilliant, lovely,' all those things. 'Quite,' I say 'quite' a lot now ... " she was also eager to find a film to show off her return to slenderness. Her thin sculpted frame in her next release in "Chicago" assured the world that Zellweger was still capable of high glamour. Her weighty photos for one fashion magazine never made it to print, but newly slender, she graced the cover of Vogue. When an actress such as Kristie Alley, a former beauty queen, gains weight not for a role but because of age and childbearing, the world grows uncomfortable."
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John Locke and Renee Descartes, 2004.
A comparison of the philosophies of John Locke and Renee Descartes.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper presents an examination of the foundation of life as developed by two famous philosophers. John Locke and Renee Descartes both believed they had come up with an understandable and scientific philosophy about the foundation of life. The writer of this paper compares and contrasts those beliefs.
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"Throughout history, mankind has tried to develop a philosophy that will explain the existence of life. There have been abstract ideas, concrete ideas, spiritual ideas and others to try and explain the foundation of life in a way that can be understood in future generations. Two of the most scientifically respected men in history worked to develop theories about the foundation of life that could be understood in a scientific manner. John Locke and Renee Descartes are well known for their theories about life. The theories have several similarities as well as several differences. The men made history with their theories about the foundations of life, though Descartes theory seems to be the easiest to understand."
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Renee Descartes' Third Meditation Circular, 2006.
Considers whether Renee Descartes' argument in the "Meditations" is actually an argument for the existence of God.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines Renee Descartes' "Meditations", and explains that within this writing, he justifies his faith in reason by a circuitous route. The paper explains that Descartes accomplishes this by first raising all of the epistemological doubts of skeptics - and then vindicating his faith in reason by advancing an argument for trusting certain aspects of our rationality. In the process, as far as he is concerned, he manages to: ... "tear down everything and begin anew from the foundations [in order to] ... establish ... firm and lasting knowledge". The paper then goes on to argue that contrary to establishing his faith in reason, to a very large extent, the new foundation that Descartes erects, and pins his firm knowledge on, is his certainty of the existence of God.
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Renee Descartes and the Mind-Body Problem, 2002.
Explores Renee Descartes' views on the relationship between the mind and the body.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper looks at Renee Descartes' approach to the question, is mind the same thing as body and if yes, how and if no, why not? It summarizes the arguments Descartes presented in support of his views and offers opposing opinions to each of Descartes' arguments.
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"The discussion over the relationship between mind and body that has been intriguing philosophers for a long time is divided into two broad categories: dualism and monism. According to dualism mind and body are two separate substances. There are several types of dualist views including parallelism, epiphenomenalism, occassionalism and interactionism. John Locke and Rene Descartes are among those who laid the foundation of this idea. Whereas Locke and Descartes believed in Dualism, there were other famous philosophers and thinkers who supported monism. Monism refers to the theory that mind and body are inseparable and thus one is influenced by the other."
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The Philosophy of St. Bonaventure and Renee Descartes, 2004.
Compares and contrasts the beliefs of God in St. Bonaventure and Renee Descartes
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains the basic differences between St. Bonaventure's and Renee Descartes's concept of God, describes what may have influenced their thinking and why, and highlights the main points of their beliefs about God.
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"Descartes derived almost polar opposite conclusions based on his observation of the world. Of course, Descartes was living in a much more rational age than Bonaventure. He was, timewise, more removed from both the Greeks and the early Christians, and took logic for granted, as well as embracing mathematics, which had been shown to be very reliable. In fact, in Descartes? time, mathematics was the only discipline capable of producing visibly constant results. So it isn?t surprising that he would base a philosophy on mathematical/scientific concepts."
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Fluctuating Asymmetry, 1994.
Examines the right brain/left brain dichotomy in humans. Discusses the new concept of fluctuating asymmetry, in which hemispheric dominance is influenced by environmental factors.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 55.95
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"INTRODUCTION
Research has suggested that the brain, which has a symmetrical structure, may have different functions on different sides of that structure, with the degree of development of one hemisphere over the other indicating differences in cognitive ability, behavior patterns, and other dimensions of mental functioning. Scientists believe that nature "intends" for certain structures and behaviors to be symmetrical, and the issue then arises as to why they do not develop in precisely that fashion. The structures of the brain are symmetrical in appearance, but they are asymmetrical in functioning. A recent article in the British magazine The Economist analyzes this issue, the issue of what is called fluctuating asymmetry, in an attempt to show how these fluctuations may be related to broader.."
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Fluctuating Exchange Rates, 1995.
An analysis of the financial, economic and political consequences of fluctuating exchange rates.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"The Problem
Before the Smithsonian Agreement in 1971, which ended the fixed exchange rate system of the Bretton Woods era, currency values were maintained by government economic policies that often included substantial controls on capital and trade. But when the breakup of Bretton Woods did finally occur international economists were not dismayed. Not only did they believe that greater flexibility of exchange rates was a good thing, they also believed that they understood reasonably well how the new system worked (Krugman, 1979).
But over the past twenty-five years the international monetary system has been subjected to one surprise after another, including greater and greater volatility in exchange rates and the potential for dramatic political and social consequences."
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Weight-Loss Programs, 2006.
This paper discusses weight control, weight-loss programs and how to evaluate them.
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper explains that there were over 10,000 weight-loss centers in the U.S., which have a wide range of prices, approaches to weight loss and reliability; and Americans annually spend approximately $6 billion on diet books, gimmicks and other products on weight loss . The author points out that, before spending any money on weight loss programs, it is necessary to learn more about nutrition, in general, and the program, specifically, so that it will be much easier to know which weight loss program is best to follow and what results can actually be expected. The paper stresses that diet and exercise still remain important factors in losing weight, even considering genetic tendencies.
Outline:
Introduction: Thesis-- General Overview
Obesity: Fact or Fiction; Genetic and Virus
U.S. Obsession with Overweight/Obesity
Weight Loss Methods (Chart) and Review of Each
Conclusion
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"Diet gimmicks are just that, gimmicks. Options such as thigh cremes, massages, diet patches, stimulators and wraps do not work. Similarly, few people lose weight through hypnosis, which promises a safe and easy way to lose weight. However, the sessions are frequently led by people with no proper credentials. They should be trained as professional psychologists. Too often, concern about dieting leads to other physical ailments and problems such as anorexia and bulimia, especially in teens and young adults."
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Atkins Versus Weight Watchers, 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts the Atkins and the Weight Watchers diets.
14,200 words (approx. 56.8 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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In this article, the writer notes that obesity is a major problem in America today. Poor nutrition and exercise habits early in life often lead to obesity in adulthood. In this essay, the writer examines the causes of obesity and looks at solutions to the problem through the process of research and evaluation of two diets. There are many diets available today, however, two of the most popular and most effective diets are the Atkins Diet and Weight Watchers. Research shows which one of these two diets produces a long-lasting solution to the obesity problem. The amount of weight loss and the use of exercise in the process is addressed. Hopefully, by examining the causes of obesity and some of the popular suggestions by the experts in the area, a conclusion can be reached that will help people determine which diet is right for them. This paper includes color charts.
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Description of the Problem
Causes of Obesity
Specific Diet Plans
Mechanics of Dieting
The Role of Exercise in Weight Loss
Scope of the Project
Significance of the Project
High-Protein Low-Carbohydrate Diets
The Science Behind Weight Loss
Possible Adverse Effects
Atkins or Weight Watchers?
Phases and Principles of the Atkins Diet
How to Do Lifetime Maintenance Correctly
Doing Lifetime Maintenance Perfectly
Weight Watchers Matters
The Whole Person Matters
The Weight Watchers Diet vs. a Typical Diet
What is Offered by Weight Watchers?
A Food Plan which you Can Follow
Why Choose the Flex Plan?
How Does the Flex Plan Point System Work?
Why Choose the Core Plan?
How does the Core Plan works?
TurnAround
Price of Weight Watchers
The Importance of a Supportive Environment
Exclusive Plan Resources
The Success Story
Customers Survey
Conclusion
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"The Turn around programs was introduced in August of 2004 which not only includes the Core food plans and the Flex point system but also is intended to help people with increasing an overall healthy life. This program includes in taking of healthy foods and also includes the 8 good Health strategies, member support and activity. It is throughout all the features of the whole program that customers not only reach the goal of losing weight but also make stable changes to bear lifetime management of weight.
"In United Kingdom, these plans are known as the Switch Program and the two plans are known as The Core plan and the Points plan. They basically match to the Core and Flex plan in America, apart from that in UK there is nothing as a 35 Flex point given per week in the Flex plan and in the Core Diet, the members in England get around 21 points a week outside of the Core diet plan."
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Effect of Low Birth Weight on Intelligence, 2005.
Considers the effect of birth weight, with infants having a very low or low birth weight (VLBW or LBW) on intelligence and development in later years.
2,169 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This report introduces the issue of low birth weight and its effects on intelligence, conducts a literature review using extant textual sources in peer reviewed and medical journals, reaches conclusions through comparing these portrayals and presents recommendations for future research before presenting, in the conclusion, a summary of the issues presented.
Introduction
Issue under investigation
Literature Review
Recommendation
Conclusion
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"The issue under investigation is low birth weight (LBW) in infants and its effects on intelligence and development using both cognitive and biophysical models of development. LBW infants are also often called pre-term infants in the extant literature on the subject. "Low birth weight (LBW, [is less than or equal to] 2500 g) preterm infants are widely reported to be at increased risk for developmental disabilities, with the risk increasing as birth weight decreases.[1-6] Almost universally, the increased morbidity reported for LBW children has been based on methods defining various outcomes for them as a group and examining the statistical effects of various factors on these group outcomes. However, LBW infants are also known to be a very heterogeneous group, both in biomedical and sociodemographic characteristics and in developmental outcome" (Koller et al., 1997)."
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Who is Rene Descartes?, 2004.
A biographical account of the life of philosopher Renee Descartes and a look at his basic philosophy.
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This paper provides a general biography of Rene Descartes, as well as a basic summary of his philosophical tenets. The paper also discusses Descartes' accomplishments in the field of mathematics as well as philosophy.
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"Often considered the father of modern philosophy, Renee Descartes is one of the most influential ground-breaking thinkers in the history of human thought. Indeed his accomplishments go beyond the field of philosophy as he was an elite mathematician who is credited with inventing analytic geometry. However it is Descartes' work in laying the philosophic foundation for modern scientific thought that is his greatest achievement. Descartes' philosophy was deeply rooted in rationalism because he began his inquiry by questioning the very validity of the knowledge that man believes he possesses."
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A Person-Centered Therapy to Weight Loss, 2006.
This paper discusses person-centered therapy and how it may be used to assist people with weight loss objectives.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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Weight issues are a concern of millions of people within the country on a daily basis. Physicians have repeatedly warned Americans that being overweight can create serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Yet, although this common information exists, obesity remains a national health concern and does not appear to be diminishing to any significant degree. This may be because many overweight individuals excessively eat in response to emotional upheaval in their lives. When pressure is applied from outside sources to loose weight, the emotional tension becomes even more severe, causing more weight to be gained and obesity to appear to be permanent in the individual's life. This paper examines person-centered therapy as an approach to assisting people with weight loss.
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Weight Discrimination in the Workplace, 2007.
An examination of 'fattism' - being discriminated against because of one's weight.
3,204 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper examines how weight discrimination in the workplace is a significant issue in the business world. The paper explains that under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, weight discrimination is not a covered category, like gender and ethnicity. The paper looks at how there are people who believe fat people indeed deserve this kind of discrimination and feel this way because they believe these people are just lazy and unmotivated. The paper also points out that discrimination against overweight and obese people happens in many aspects of their workplace, such as the interviewing process. The paper then tries to answer the following question :"If race and gender are two protected categories in workplace discrimination, then why isn't weight?" In conclusion the paper shows that including weight discrimination under the protection of the law would be protecting the human and civil rights of Americans across the nation, in all walks of life.
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"There are people who believe fat people indeed deserve this kind of discrimination. They feel this way because they believe these people are just lazy and unmotivated, and that they can lose the weight if they tried to eat healthier and exercise a lot more. This may be true of a small percentage of fat people, but research and evidence can counter this "excuse." Sometimes, a person's weight is not in their control. A disease may cause you to gain a large amount of weight; it may be in your family and in your genes from generations and generations of overweight people in your biological family. How can an overweight person be to blame for that? They should not be put to blame because of the family they were born into, because not one person in the world has control over that. Although everyone tries, there are just some things humans cannot control."
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Weight Loss, 2004.
This paper discusses the impact of exercise on weight loss.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This article looks at the importance and influence that exercise has on weight loss. The paper uses reputable scientific journals to document the relationship between exercise and sustained weight management. The writer discusses how regular physical activity can lower the risk for certain diseases. The writer examines the importance of exercise in achieving and maintaining weight loss.
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"The majority of people who lose weight with diet, gain the weight back. People often gain body fat back due to yo-yo dieting. Drastically reducing calories can slow one's metabolism and hinder the weight loss process. An article on dieting in the Mayo Clinic Health Letter explains that any change in metabolism can cause weight gain. Therefore it is best not to go on crash diets that may upset the metabolism. Regular physical activity is an essential part of effective weight loss."
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Weight Obsession, 2001.
This paper discusses the obsession that some women have about their weight and how society contributes to this obsession
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This paper takes a look at the obsession that women have about their weight and size. It claims that advertising, social pressure and media all have major roles in fanning this obsession. It provides a history of the fashion industry and show how this too has influenced this phenomena.
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"36-24-36? Those numbers might not mean a thing to some, but for many women, they are the hallmark of western society's obsession with weight. Everywhere you look, scantily clothed women with well-defined midriffs are smiling back from televisions, movie screens, magazines, and billboards. The advertising world wants you to believe that these women have it all: they are beautiful, they are thin, and as a result, they are happier than you. While most people would agree that this is certainly not true, a growing number of women are left wondering: Do I have to be thin to have it all?"
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