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Mutual Exclusion in Multiprocessor Systems, 2007.
A look at the research into mutual exclusion concerning multiprocessor environments.
1,802 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper attempts to investigate different types of solutions to the obstacle of synchronizing multiple processes in a multiprocessor system while retaining shared data integrity between concurrent processes working on that shared data. It discusses how the works presented in the paper are relevant and significant because there is a growing need for faster and more efficient algorithms that deal with inter-process communication and mutual exclusion.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Blocking Algorithms
Blocking Algorithm Problems
A Non-Blocking Algorithm
The Future of Mutual Exclusion
Conclusion
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"Fundamentally, shared data access management plays a crucial role in parallel processing within multiprocessor computing systems. "The problem of mutual exclusion is that of guaranteeing that certain sections of code will not be executed by more than one process simultaneously" [Kesteloot, 1995]. "Mutual exclusion algorithms are used to resolve conflicting accesses to shared resources by asynchronous, concurrent processes" [Anderson, 2001]. In single processor (uniprocessor) systems, mutual exclusion is reasonably implemented by temporarily disabling interrupts to ensure that access and potential modification to the shared data is only achieved by exactly one thread of execution at a time without disruption. "
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Social Exclusion, 2008.
This paper discusses the problem of social exclusion as part of urban sociology.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that social exclusion is one of the ways in which social inequalities are expressed within urban areas. The author points out that residents are grouped together according to a number of factors including socio-economic status, race, gender and even age. The paper relates that those individuals with few economic resources, limited social capital or belonging to the wrong gender or race end up being excluded from the social process that ultimately shapes urban areas. The author underscores that urban sociology fits into this field of study because these activities determine the shape of the city, which in turn affects the behavior of individuals. The paper states that the simplest form of social exclusion is that there is no space for the groups that are being excluded, such as the homeless.
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"Public spaces are enclosed because they have economic value. However, the economic interests of corporations and other members of society are entwined with political and social interests. As certain economic, social and political interests come to dominate public spaces, certain social elements must be excluded. This is a perfect example of how the social processes involved in the city ultimately change the physical nature of the city. These changes in physical structure ultimately result in further social change. This clearly demonstrates the relationship between social exclusion and urban sociology."
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Inclusion vs. Exclusion, 2002.
The mainstreaming of deaf children into public schools.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper attempts to investigate consequences of mainstreaming deaf children into public schools. It will also emphasize on the fact why exclusion is a better option for such children than inclusion and will support this claim with various examples to date. Finally it will describe the deaf culture in residential schools.
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Education as Inclusion and Exclusion, 2002.
This paper discusses how the central academic learning requirements and academic reform limit teaching capabilities outside the norm.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 30 sources, $ 160.95
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Because of this, the educational system indoctrinates students to accept the status quo. In many respects, therefore, the educational system engages in a process of social control. It limits the options of many groups in society.
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Privatization as an Instrument for Social Re-Stratification and Exclusion, 2002.
A discussion of the transition from planned to market economy and the structural changes in social as well as in the economic life it imposes.
3,171 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 6 sources, $ 91.95
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This essay argues that distribution of state assets in post-communist societies repeated already established stratification system by using two types of privilege among the groups:
1) either imposing power due to the occupational position, or
2) manipulation of informational resources among interest groups.
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"Definition of social stratification system in industrial or post-industrial society is much more complicated than in socialist societies. Usually stratification refers to inequalities among people concerning different aspects: 1) distribution of goods, 2) power relations, 3) mobility possibilities etc. ?The study of social stratification is the study of how different groupings or strata relate to one another. One group may own and enjoy more economic resources than another, or it may be held in higher esteem, or it may be in a position to order other groups around? (P. Saunders, 1990: 2). Stratification system differs in different societies even in our century. There are various patterns of relations between individuals and groups, which could be determined by cultural heritage or traditions. Despite these differences stratification system usually refers to hierarchical order of groups, which are called classes. The changes in social stratification system appear also within time perspective. If in pre-industrial societies class division was mainly due to the property rights and wealth, class position within stratification system in industrial and post-industrial societies is defined due to more than one attribute of power or wealth. ??Knowledge and education, it is said, have become more important than ownership of property or wealth per se in determining a person?s life chances? ( H. R. Kerbo, 1996: 75). From this point of view one could argue that property rights, private ownership lost its power in determining individuals position in social stratification system. Thus this argument can be very easy denied. Property in modern industrial society loses only some of the weight in determining individual?s or class?s position in stratification system, due to emerging new attributes accounting for its place in hierarchical system of a society."
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Exclusion of Evidence in Canada, 2004.
Discussion of Canada's exclusionary law.
4,316 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 114.95
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This paper explains the basic approach to the exclusionary law in Canada and then compares and contrasts Canada's exclusionary law with America's exclusionary law. The paper also looks at some of the problems created by the exclusionary law and the lack of satisfaction with this law that is generally expressed by the Canadian population.
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"Professor Wigmore?s point is well taken. The fact that a police officer breaches a guilty person?s ?rights? does not erase that person?s guilt for the crime he committed. A murderer is no less a murderer because a police officer failed to read the murderer his right to counsel. The community has an interest both in upholding the Constitution and in bringing guilty persons to justice for their crimes. Rather than finding ways to vindicate both interests directly, Americans ?let the criminal go free because the constable blundered?. To most people, this is a bizarre, unjust and unacceptable outcome. It does little to enhance anyone?s confidence in the criminal justice system. It is also debatable whether the American exclusionary rule has actually promoted, rather than deterred police misconduct in that country. It turns the criminal justice system into a bizarre and at times, macabre, game."
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Gender and Exclusion in the U.S. Constitution, 2002.
This essay examines the privileging of heterosexual norms and traditions in the renowned case of "Bowers v. Hardwick".
824 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines how the Supreme Court?s decision negating ?a fundamental right to engage in homosexual sodomy? is rooted not in legal tradition but in an implicit need to preserve Judeo-Christian and heterosexual values. By looking at the reasons behind the Bowers v. Hardwick decision, this paper studies how the law is often used as a double-edged sword, to enhance the privileged position of certain groups of society at the expense of the needs of others.
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"Bowers v. Hardwick centers around respondent Hardwick, who was arrested for violating the Georgia statute prohibiting acts of sodomy between homosexuals. Hardwick then brought suit in Federal District court, asserting that by criminalizing consensual sodomy in the privacy of the bedroom, the Georgia statute violated the constitutional right to privacy (Bowers v. Hardwick). Hardwick charged that homosexual activity is ?a private and intimate association? and should therefore not be subject to state regulation, as guaranteed by both the Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments. The Federal Court upheld Hardwick?s argument, but the case was remanded to the Court of Appeals and eventually, to the Supreme Court (Bowers v. Hardwick)."
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Closed-End Mutual Funds, 2003.
A discussion on description on closed-end mutual funds.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses closed-end mutual funds. It looks at why most investors involved with mutual funds opt for open-end funds for investments. It describes the many types of mutual funds and contends that in contrast with an open-end mutual funds, a so-called closed-end mutual fund is not a mutual fund at all.
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"The pricing of securities in the financial markets is, in theory, based on the function of the efficient markets hypothesis. The efficient markets hypothesis among other things assumes that all investor always act rationally in relation ..."
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International Mutual Funds, 2004.
This paper discusses investing in various international mutual funds, describes individual funds, and compares international funds to mutual funds in the U.S.
4,925 words (approx. 19.7 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 125.95
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This paper explains that there are four types of international mutual funds: The international funds, which invest only in well-known markets outside the U.S. such as Germany, France, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia; the global funds, which contain mixtures of U.S. and international stocks; the regional funds, which concentrate in geographic areas like Latin America, the Pacific Rim and Europe, with the concentration of these firms in small countries and emerging markets; and the country funds, which concentrate only on one country. The author points out that international funds are useful when it is felt that the U.S. market is not doing so well, and the emerging markets in the foreign countries are expected to perform better than the U.S. market. The paper relates that an important feature of international funds is that they give small investors an opportunity to invest in shares all over the world, an activity that would be very difficult or expensive to pursue on their own and that provides a good opportunity for diversification.
Table of Contents
Mutual Funds, the Dynamic Market
What is a Mutual Fund?
The Choice of International Funds
How Does One Know What the Fund is Doing?
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"The aim of any mutual fund is to pool in the money from different investors and put it in a position where it can be managed by professionals. The manager makes the trades, realizes the gain or loss, and collects the income in the form of dividend or interest. The gains or losses are then passed on to the individual investors. The operation of most funds are open-ended, and that means that the investment company is at liberty to issue new shares to investors, and also undertakes to buy back shares from investors who want to leave the fund. There are also close ended funs which issue a fixed number of shares, and only these can be bought or sold by the investors among themselves through a stock exchange. The person who has issued these closed funds is not responsible for redeeming them, so the trading of these has to be only through a broker."
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Mutual Funds, 2002.
An introduction to mutual fund basics.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper provides an overview of mutual funds, investment vehicles that pool the money of thousands of investors to invest in a wide variety of securities with a specific objective. It discusses how mutual funds provide professional management and diversification and, because of this, are safer and less volatile than individual stocks or bonds. It examines how different classes of mutual funds have different objectives, such as growth, growth and income, income, etc. and how the mutual fund or funds that investors select reflect their objectives and tolerance for risk.
Table of contents:
Introduction
Types of Mutual Funds
Mutual Fund Fees
Distributions and Their Tax Consequences
Kinds of Funds Available
My Investment Options
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Generally, there are two types of mutual funds. The first type is called an ?open-ended? fund. In an open-ended fund, the fund does not have a set number of shares. It will continue to issue shares as long as investors will buy them. Investors can also redeem shares. At the end of each trading day, the fund manager will calculate the net asset value (NAV) of the fund. The NAV is the total value of the assets held by the fund divided by the total number of fund shares. Shares are purchased or redeemed on the basis of the NAV. "
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British Parliament and a Written Constitution, 2005.
This paper explores why a written constitution and parliamentary sovereignty are mutually exclusive.
2,049 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines the assertion that the British government has tried, in recent years, to introduce a kind of written constitution at the expense of parliamentary sovereignty. The paper defines a constitution and parliamentary sovereignty and shows why they are not compatible. The paper discusses the decisions of the British government and offers examples of legal cases to determine whether parliamentary sovereignty is indeed threatened. The paper includes descriptions of famous UK and EU cases.
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"A written constitution seems indeed to be "the very antithesis" of Parliamentary Sovereignty in various aspects."
"Firstly, a written constitution is a constitution written in a single document. This formal document is a set of rules that defines the nation's fundamental political principles. It seeks to regulate the relationship between the institutions of the state - the executive, the legislative and the judiciary- and to define the relationship between the State and the individuals, establishing the powers and duties of the government and guaranteeing certain rights to the citizens. Most states in the world have a written constitution. The fact that it is coherent and easy to understand represents its most obvious advantage."
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Leadership versus Management, 2001.
The following paper explores the two concepts of leadership and management and how they may not be mutually exclusive.
1,678 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the concepts of leadership and management in today?s business world. The author explores how leaders and managers are often very different people, regardless of the differences between skills and internal character. This paper claims that some are born leaders whilst others may be more suitable to act as managers. While the ideal is the blend of both, the reality is that individuals are far more likely to lean in one direction or the other.
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"Leadership and management, although similar, represent two different ideals in the business arena. Leadership seems to be regarded as more of a state to be attained, while management is seen just as the plain and simple act of ordering and instructing others to do things. Managers are usually trained in business schools, while leadership training is not commonly found in colleges and universities. "
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Media Assessments, 2006.
This paper discusses the belief that athleticism and femininity are mutually exclusive.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper points out that while these readings touch on many issues, the persistent belief that athleticism and femininity were incompatible is particularly interesting. The paper considers the argument that the best way to combat this attitude is not to argue against it, but rather to critique the stereotypes of femininity underlying, as illuminating. The paper mentions for example, the issues of heterosexism and the prominent role of lesbians in many sports, as noted in Krane's article.
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Free Speech and Censorship in America, 2005.
A review of the history of free speech and censorship in the USA, and how the two can never really be mutually exclusive.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper takes a look at the concept of freedom of speech and the history of free speech and censorship in the USA. According to this paper, the American public also need to understand that if there is not equal protection for the rights of everyone then society will never truly be free. This paper questions that perhaps the answer exists in learning from a multitude of voices about both the subjects that inspire us and the subjects that remind us of the type of people that Americans will never want to be.
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"America is considered the freest society in the world. Here people are free to make choices about their lives that deal with education, shelter, political affiliations, and government support. This free choice often leads Americans to believe that they have the largest voice of any citizenry, and a constitution that will support their ability to be heard. Yet, within the country there are issues of free speech and censorship that continue to be debated in the judicial system, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Therefore, although the country has made great strides in defining what is considered free speech and what is illegal censorship throughout the decades, it is apparent that this concern will always have a new focus of consideration because American citizens will never stop fighting for their freedoms."
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Mutual Funds Vs Common Stock, 2002.
An analysis of the pros and cons of mutual funds over common stock holdings.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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A paper analyzing the benefits and risks of mutual funds verses building your own portfolio of stocks. The paper explains that mutual funds are advantageous by offering professional management, little out-of-pocket expense, instant diversification, and some personalization. On the other hand, self-builders have total control over their investment, can get an up-to-minute analysis of the stocks performance and can go for the higher yield items mutual fund avoid.
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