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Piped Music, 2005.
A look at piped music also known as background music and as "muzak".
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Piped or background music (also known as muzak) is one of the most ubiquitous aspects of modern-day living. It is constantly played in public places such as shopping malls, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, hotels, elevators and is even piped down our telephone when it is put on hold. This paper traces the origin and development of piped music and explores its negative and positive effect on people.
Outline
Origin and Development of Muzak
How Does Background Music Affect People
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"In a more wide-ranging study carried out by NOP OMNIBUS in 1998, people were surveyed to determine what they thought about background music played in public places such as shops, restaurants, pubs and hotels. The research found that 86% of hard-of-hearing people find muzak annoying; 34% of the general public in the NOP survey expressed their dislike of it while 36% of the general public said that they never notice background music. Age too was found to be an important factor in how a person feels about background music as 45% of the 45-54 year olds surveyed found piped music to be annoying compared to 21% of the 15-24 year olds."
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"Future Pipe", 2002.
An analysis of this construction pipe and tube manufacturing company.
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the Future Pipe Group whose headquarters are in The Netherlands. It discusses the construction market of which Future Pipe is part of and shows how issues such as cost, service, reliability and reputation are an important aspect of all companies dealing with the construction industry. The paper looks at the construction market from a worldwide perspective including predictions for the industry's future. Finally, the paper focuses on Future Pipe's branch office in Paris and shows how French management style affects the running of the business.
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"Worldwide, the construction industry is growing at an annual rate of about 4%, while the building materials business generates about $79 billion annually. More than any other economic sector, construction is the world's biggest employer. Traditionally (at least dating from 1956 to around 1970) American building contractors accounted for 90% of the world's construction. The construction power shift has moved from the United States to Japan. Gigantic builders such as Shimizu, TAISEI, OBAYASHI, Mitsui Fudosa, and Kumagai Gumi now control a sizable share of the international construction business."
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Repatriation of The Native American Sacred Pipe, 2002.
Study of the significance of the Pipe in Native American culture.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 48.95
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Since the earliest beginnings of their culture, Native American tribes used ceremonial smoking as a traditional means of dignifying many important activities, such as rallying forces for warfare, conducting trade discussions, negotiating for a bride, or settling disputes over land. Treaties were signed over a Pipe, couples were and still are married over one. Making vows or signing a name over a Pipe ensured that the vows or agreement would never be broken, because it had been sanctified by the Creator.
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The Bathroom, 2004.
This paper presents an extensive discussion of the history, design, and future of the bathroom and sanitation engineering.
8,865 words (approx. 35.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 185.95
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This paper explains that the first known bathtub was found in Greece in the great palace of Knossos and included impressive technologies that provided water for the tub, including a system of interlocking terra-cotta pipes. The author believes that the function of the bathroom needs to be pushed to a new extreme, allowing people, spaces, and domestic functions new potentials for hybrid activities. The paper relates that a complete home plumbing system requires three distinct networks of pipes: water supply lines, which carry water under pressure; a network of drain pipes, which works entirely by gravity; and a network of pipes, which serves to maintain equal air pressure throughout the drainpipe so that the flow proceeds without interference.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History of Bathing
Evolution of Sanitation
History of Water Closets
Environmental Aspects
Public Health Aspects
Basic Components of Modern Bathrooms
Toilet or Flush
Sinks
Tubs and Showers
Storage
Ventilation
Natural Lighting
Special Effects with Plants
Appropriate Plants for the Bath
Hydroponics
Spirituality
Landscape of Bathing and Relaxing
Metroscape
Artificial versus Real
The New Landscape in Metro Area
Water Supply Service
Purification
Boosting by Pump
Boosting by Pressure Cylinder Water Pump
Drainage
Vents and Traps
The Ideal Living, the Bathroom in New Product Design Context
The Future of the Bathroom Is Here
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"In fact, until the mid-nineteenth century, streets were used as refuse dumping grounds, domestic animals roamed the streets and rodents ran rampant. Cesspools were located near houses and buildings, reeking and spreading germs. The Industrial Revolution and discoveries such as the germ theory brought about major changes in approach, raising the standard of living and ending serious epidemics. By 1900, improved nutrition, better sanitation, and, especially, contributions from bacteriologists increased life expectancy at birth by almost six years to age 47.3."
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Rumors, 2005.
This paper describes four types of rumors, an assertion or set of assertions widely repeated though its truth is unconfirmed by facts or evidence.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that sociologists have established three main categories of rumors in social settings as pipe dream rumors, bogey or anxiety rumors and wedge-driving or divisive rumors and a fourth category known as home-stretches referring to anticipatory rumors. The author points out that pipe dreams rumors are the most positive form of rumors and often express the wishes and hopes of those who circulate the rumors but can be seen in a negative light such as some promises made by advertisers on the internet; bogey rumors reflect feared or anxiety-provoking outcomes, such as the 1974 Pop Rocks contamination rumor. The paper relates that wedge-driver rumors are a negative form of rumors intended to divide group loyalties or otherwise undermine interpersonal relations such as the rumor that Jews or Arabs had prior knowledge of the 9/11.
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Pipe Dream Rumors
Bogey Rumors
Wedge-Driver Rumors
Homestrechers
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"The image of Bill Gates towering over rival Steve Jobs served to create, in the words of one observer, an "Orwellian" image of dominance and power. The anticipatory rumors, from the point of view of many Apple staff, had envisaged the joint presence of the two company leaders on stage. This rumor was seen as being "bad enough" and a sign of defeat by those loyal to Apple. However, the virtual presence of Gates as a looming and larger than life presence went beyond even the anticipatory rumor."
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PVC: A Mechanical Failure Analysis, 2007.
This paper examines the testing, dangers and failures of PVC materials.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper relates that plastic pipes, tubing and other items are essentially a part of today's industries; they have almost replaced copper pipes and tubing, as well as aluminum and steel materials. The paper explores the dangers of PVC and examines how researchers have found that when infants are treated with medical devices that contain PVC in any form, they are inadvertently exposed to very high levels of a toxic chemical. The paper also shows that it was found that PVC can be dangerous if used while transporting compressed gases in above the ground installations, because the pipeline could rupture. The paper contends that policies and recommendations would help in the analysis, testing and the implementation of proposals and recommendations when using PVC.
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"Mechanical testing of PVC resins would have to be carried out to find out if the combination has created a success of a potential failure. (Portnoy,199) However, the determination of the actual root cause of the failure of systems or components, like for example, the PVC tubing in an industry, can be an extremely complex proposition, because of the fact that it would involve multi-disciplinary testing and analysis. (Matco Associates inc. Failure Analysis)."
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Student Search and Seizure Case, 2007.
A case study of a hypothetical situation in which a student was searched and arrested at school for possession of cocaine and a comparison with real life cases of the same nature.
1,074 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This three page paper analyzes the constitutionality of searches and seizures in schools. The writer explores a hypothetical case in which a student was searched and arrested when a cocaine pipe was found in her coat pocket. It then applies real life cases to the argument that the search of the hypothetical student at school, was illegal.
From the Paper
"In the TLO case the court ruled that the authorities had no reasonable suspicion that there were cigarettes in the student's purse. In our case, the officer had no reasonable suspicion that the student's coat pocket would contain drugs therefore he had no right to perform the search of her person."
"The weakest argument we have is the argument that the school did not have the right to search because it has no claim as the parent substitute. Several courts have upheld school searches with the ruling that the school operates as the parent during school hours, therefore the student has no right to privacy from school authorities.
However in the case of New Jersey v. T.L.O. the courts found that schools do not in fact act as parents."
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The Bolshevik Revolution, 2005.
This paper argues that the 1917 Bolshevik revolution in Russia came not from the power and influence of the masses, but instead from Lenin and other top political leaders.
1,448 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper evaluates the arguments of three different authors on the question of how the Bolsheviks gained and sustained power. The paper maintains that the argument by Diane Koenker appears to have overextended herself in her belief of the role of the people, claiming them to be the source of the revolution.. The paper supports Richard Pipes' theory of the revolution from above, combined with Jeffrey Brooks' examination of the influence of the media on the revolution. The paper concludes that it was the actions of Lenin and the other leaders from above, not the masses, that chartered the revolution's course and successfully explains how the Bolsheviks gained power in Russia. The paper includes MLA style footnotes but does not append a bibliography.
From the Paper
"The pivotal question in the discussion of how the Bolsheviks were successful in gaining power is whether the revolution came from above (the Party leaders) or below (the people). Diane Koenker, in her book From Moscow Workers and the 1917 Revolution, suggests that the revolution indeed came from the people. After the fall of the Tsar, the dominant form of revolutionary activity for the workers was the rally. Koenker claims that the thousands of resolutions that came out of these workers' meetings faithfully reflect the active and articulate participation or ordinary workers in the revolution, and in essence, shaped the direction and actions of the Bolshevik Party and the Revolution. However, this view poses a couple of problems."
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Organizing Human and Monetary Resources, 2005.
An examination of the importance of organizing human and financial resources in the management of an organization, through a specific analysis of the United States Air Force.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper takes a look at organizing as one of the key components in the effective management of an organization. It points out that, following the planning process, organizing involves the gathering of many resources, all in the attempt to achieve a company's goals. The paper stresses that without this critical step, the strategic goals set by upper management would be little more than pipe dreams or lofty ideas. Numerous resources must be gathered to achieve these goals, often including money, people, knowledge, and physical and technological assets. The paper focuses on two such resources, monetary and human, as they relate to the United States Air Force. The paper concludes that these two resources are the most important assets a company can possess, and work in conjunction with one another to achieve the goals set forth by upper management.
From the Paper
"Human resources are among the most vital of an organization or project. Financial resources provide the framework and means with which to achieve goals, but human resources actually work toward and accomplish the goals. People, and their skills, are usually the most valuable asset an organization possesses. Employees are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of a company, project, or goal. Properly trained and creative employees can succeed where money alone will fail. Many operations in the United States Air Force require large amounts of manpower, and makes the function of human resource organization all the more important. With the growing complexity of tasks due to technological advances, the right set of people and skills must be chosen in order to achieve a goal efficiently and effectively. The military as a whole has evolved into a highly-specialized labor pool in which individuals will often focus on a single aspect of a project (Bateman & Snell, 2004, p. 245); lending a tremendous amount of expertise in the area for which they are chosen. However, with continuing budget constraints modern times have displayed a need for all members to become much more general in nature; though specialization will continue to exist. Specialties are merged at every opportunity in order to cut down on the size of the forces and the overall costs of maintaining such a force. This has created the need for military members to become more knowledgeable than ever when it comes to jobs outside of their specialty. In the past, the formation of a team would be a relatively simple task of choosing one or more members of a needed specialty in order to accomplish a project. In these more efficient times, members may be chosen more for their creativity and adaptability rather than an innate specialty. In theory this widens the pool of members from which to choose, and can increase the chances for success with the advent of unforeseen circumstances and obstacles."
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Stem Cell Research, 2008.
A discussion and analysis of Steven Milloy's article "Ron Reagan Wrong on Stem Cells ".
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper provides a rhetorical analysis of Steven Milloy's article "Ron Reagan Wrong on Stem Cells". The paper explores the motivation behind the article as well as the issues surrounding stem cells research, both as a political issue and a philosophical one. The paper relates that Milloy's basic premise is simply that what Ron Reagan described as a sure-fire cure that would "magically" save the lives of our children and our aging parents was more of a "pipe dream." The paper then states that stem cells research is far from being even in the developmental stages and a cure for debilitating disease is a long way off. The paper also states that Milloy's article hints at the possible moral dilemma that comes from using stem cells from an embryo, resulting in the embryo's destruction, and that of a human life.
From the Paper
"Then why is this issue so contentious? Is seems a no-brainer that any medical advances that will provide such certain cures for disease that researchers have been studying for decades with no hope for a cure in sight would be made possible through research in stem cells. Certainly, every effort should be made to finance such research, irrespective of whether the money comes from tax payer funded government initiatives or from private, for-profit organizations. Milloy debunks the notion that such cures are just a few years away."
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Waivers and Releases on the Slopes, 2005.
Looks at four cases involving accidents on ski slopes.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at four cases involving accidents on ski slopes and the determination of who is responsible - the skiers or the resort owners. It summarizes the four cases, analyzes them and compares and contrasts the findings. The cases involved a collision between two skiers, a collision between a skier and a ski instructor, a collision between a skier and a snowboarder, and a skier who fell into a half-pipe in a terrain area.
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"In the first case a skier was skiing on an intermediate slope when a ski instructor collided with her allegedly due to negligence. Her federal suit certified two questions to the state court: Does a skier assume the risk of ..."
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Lower Limb Amputation, 2005.
This paper discusses the history and biomechanics of lower limb amputation.
11,275 words (approx. 45.1 pages), 48 sources, APA, $ 221.95
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This paper explains that prosthetic devices were needed the minute the first human was born with a missing or deformed limb, or the first person lost a limb in battle or even during the course of daily life. The author points out that the ancient principles on which prosthetics continue to rely are still amazingly efficient. It explains that in the past 25 years, there have been advances in prosthetic limb technology, such as lightweight plastics, composites and electronic systems; but there will be more, which will continue to open new directions for prosthetics. The paper relates that prostheses for amputations through the hip joint consist of a laminated hip basket, hip joint, knee joint, SACH foot, pipe connectors and external cosmetic finish; an active carbon fiber foot and multi-axis hydraulic and mechanical knee joint may also be used. Charts and illustrations.
Table of Contents
Overview Section
History of Lower Limb Prosthetics
Advancements and the Future
Aetiology and Incidence of Lower Limb Amputation
Pre- and Post-Operative Considerations in Lower Limb Amputation
Types of Surgery
Syme's Amputation
Below Knee Amputation
Above Knee Amputation
Hip Disarticulation
Pain Management
Types of Lower Limb Prosthetic Hardware
Literature Review Section
From the Paper
"Sometimes, especially after recorded history began, the reasons for needed prosthetic devices sounded eerily like some of the major 'hero' stories of today; the young man who cut off his own arm to escape entrapment in a crevice on a lonely mountain is one recent example. A few years ago, a man cut off his own lower leg when he caught it in a bear trap far from home or help. However, in Herodotus' The Histories, dating to 484 BCE, there is a story of a Persian named Hegestratus. Hegistratus was captured by the enemy and imprisoned with a leg iron. To escape, he cut off part of his own foot; later, he is said to have worn a wooden replacement, a prosthesis (University of Iowa Health Care Web site). Another account, however, notes that he used a 'wooden filler' to escape, traveling 30 miles before he was captured and "had his head amputated" (Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Web site). Not only was there no prosthetic head, Hegistratus did not live long enough to investigate what was available in foot prostheses at the time. While much of this knowledge is based on the verbal record, there was physical evidence of early prostheses. A tomb in Capua, Italy, offered an artificial leg made from copper and wood and dating to 200 BCE. Bombing in World War II destroyed it, however."
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The Role of the Poet in William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" and "Experience", 2001.
This essay discusses the role of the poet as a prophet in William Blake's famous set of 54 poems, Songs of Innocence and Experience.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 28.95
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The following paper discusses the role of the poet in reference to William Blake?s famous set of 54 poems. The author feels that the function of the poet is the feelings he is able to invoke, the tensions between forces/themes that he is able to create and the message that he is able to portray.
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?By the time we tumble into the second cycle of songs, those of experience, we are almost eager to do so. The poet no longer hears the voice of the child ?piping?; he announces: ?Hear the voice of the Bard!/Who Present, Past & Future sees.? This poet sees ?in evey face I meet/Marks of weaknes, marks of woe.? (London). Many of the poems are paired with poems of the first cycle. For Blake, man is torn between the forces of experience and innocence, two states of the soul. Now, in experience, we see ?In a rich and fruitful land,/Babes reduced to misery? (Holy Thursday)?.
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Salt, 2004.
This paper discusses the history of salt as an economic commodity, focusing on a variety of countries throughout time.
3,120 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper explains that because salt is needed the world over, for people and for animals, it has always been in demand; therefore, salt was probably the first traded commodity. The author points out that the world-over, in the past and in the present, salt is used for many different applications, such as, in the European Middle Ages, it was used not only to preserve food but also to cure leather, clean chimneys, glaze pottery, solder pipes and as a medicine for a variety of complaints. The paper describes salt manufacturing produce from edible sea salt in Japan, which has no known salt deposits and whose climate makes evaporation extremely impractical; nonetheless, today, Japan is the world's largest importer of salt.
Table of Contents
The Traditional Uses of Salt
Ancient China
African Uses of Salt
Salt in the Roman Empire
Advances in Salt Production
Venice and the Mediterranean
Britain
Japan
Salt in Today's World
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"Egyptian history starkly contrasts with that of the Chinese; they were the first civilization to preserve food on a large scale with salt. The Egyptians realized that by preserving a product with salt, such as fish, olives, or eggs, a value was added per pound. They exported vast amounts of salted food to the Middle East and trade in salted food would shape many economies for the next four millennia. The Egyptians also traded salted food with the Phoenicians who inhabited a narrow strip of land on the Lebanese coast, north of Mount Carmel. Not only did the Egyptians preserve food with salt, they also mummified bodies by keeping them in salt for 70 days. The Egyptians made thier salt by evaporating the seawater in the Nile; they also obtained salt from trade with Libya and Ethiopia."
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Dating Terbrugghen's Works, 2002.
The following paper attempts to classify Terbrugghen's art in terms of certain stylistic attributes which stand out to classify his art in three categories: Early Period, Middle Period and Late Period.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The following paper attempts to date the works of Terbrugghen according to periods in his life. The paintings that are analyzed in the early period are Crowning with Thorns in Copenhagen (1620), Execution of St. John the Baptist in Edinburgh, and Christ at Emmaus in Potsdam. The works that are classified in his middle period are: Lazarus and the Rich Man in Utrecht (1625), Gamblers in New York (1623), and Boy Lighting his Pipe (1623), and finally the works analyzed in his late period are: Jacob, Laban, and Leah in Cologne (1628), The Concert in Leningrad (1626) and Backgammon Players in Sweden (1627).
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"The chief problem one faces in confronting Terbrugghen's art is that of dating his work. The majority of his works are undated and dating them is difficult because Terbrugghen never had a set pattern. You cannot set up a chronology because he was an artist, not a thinker, and, therefore, not one to proceed step by step in his works. Terbrugghen was never outstanding as an inventor of motifs but liked to pick up ideas from others and elaborate on them. Throughout his career he used ideas from other artists. He did not use any one artist as an influence in just one period of his work, but tended to use ideas of the same artist throughout his life. An example of this is the influence of Caravaggio that can be seen in some of his works throughout his lifetime as an artist."
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