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Natural and Biodegradable Plastics, 2006.
A look at the damage to the environment caused by plastic and the viable alternatives.
753 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper examines how, although plastic seems to be as indispensable as glass and metal for use in everyday life, it can be argued that no other material has had as immense an impact on the decline of the environment as plastic and the methods used in its production. It looks at such alternatives as biopolymer plastics and compares the functionality between the bio-derived and the synthetic plastic product.
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"It was estimated that in the year 2000 alone, more than 148 million tons of plastics were used worldwide in consumer and industry applications. Further, internationally, plastic use is projected to continue to rise (depending on location) at a rate of 4.8-5.2% annually. Of course, the main reason plastics are used so widely is their amazing ability to function in infinite capacities-car parts, industrial applications, medical instrumentation and equipment, consumer containers, food distribution and preservation, and high-tech components to name just a few. Yet, in its most popular forms, plastic is also highly polluting both in its production, as well as in its inability to degrade back into the natural environment."
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Plastics and the Environment, 2002.
An insight into the history and manufacture of plastics with an emphasis on safety and environmental issues.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 17 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper looks at the idea of plastics, how it affects the community and how it is consumed within the business world and everyday life. With a look at how the first polymers were produced in the early nineteen hundreds, to how businesses work within the law and economic structure to enable safe expenditure of their products and also how pollution can have effects upon natural regions.
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Riordan Plastics Case, 2005.
An analysis of the Riordan Plastics case in terms of marketing and public relations.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper considers the Riordan Plastics Case and the way the move of Riordan's manufacturing operation from the United States to a foreign country will affect the marketing for the company. The paper notes how the public relations issue necessitates a quick response and a principled stand to help the workers get training and new jobs as the company makes its move.
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"The shift of a large part of any American operation to a foreign location can create numerous public relations issues that need to be addressed quickly in order to limit criticism and reduce any impact the move might have on the bottom line. The outsourcing of jobs to foreign locations has been a major issue for some time and has affected numerous industries, so a knowledge of what they did and how they addressed their PR needs would be a good starting place for developing a plan for Riordan Plastics as it moves its operation to China. The primary reason for making such a move is to reduce the cost of the workforce, and this clearly hurts the American workforce that now exists, taking away jobs and leaving a number of dissatisfied workers behind."
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History of Plastics, 1993.
A look at the definition, inventions, technology, applications, types and characteristics of plastics.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 15 sources, $ 79.95
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"The History of Plastics
Plastic is defined as any material which consists of carbon in combination with other elements that, while liquid at some stage in its manufacture, exists as a solid in its finished state (Richardson 1). Plastics are typically composed of many molecules bonded together into large conglomerations called polymers (Richardson 2). Polymers were first synthesized by Swedish chemist, J.J. Berzelius, in 1833 (Richardson 2). It was some years, though, before plastics were developed and their implications for people came to be realized. This technological revolution has molded the past and will most surely influence the foreseeable future.
It was Christian Friedrich Schonbein of Switzerland who laid the groundwork for the invention of the first synthetic plastic..."
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Plastic Surgery in the 1920's, 2002.
This paper examines plastic surgery in the 1920s, the first decade that the idea of plastic surgery became popularized.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses that modern plastic surgery has its origins in World War I as physicians attempted to return, to some degree of wholeness, the many soldiers who were so terribly mutilated. This paper focuses on plastic surgery with examples of nose and breast reshaping. The author feels that plastic surgery was used mostly not to express women?s essential freedom and modernity but to try to please the men in their lives who still had substantial power over them.
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"But, it was even more controversial when performed for cosmetic reasons ? especially when it was performed on women. Women were gaining a great deal of social, political and economic power in the 1920s ? spurred by their having gained the franchise in 1920 ? and the look of the Flapper as the modern woman was seen as threatening to many. Bobbed hair, bobbed skirts and bobbed noses seemed to many people all to be symptoms of the too-great power that women were gaining in society."
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Plastic Surgery, 2005.
This paper examines plastic surgery and the risks involved.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses plastic surgery and poses some questions: Is plastic surgery right for you? Why even think about plastic surgery? What are the reasons for someone to have plastic surgery? What are the risks? The paper notes that the number of cosmetic surgeries is rapidly increasing. The paper points out that it is important to consider the risks involved in plastic surgery compared to the benefits of having it. The paper adds that it is also important to check the credential of the plastic surgeon and to interview the surgeon.
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"Is plastic surgery right for you? Why even think about plastic surgery? What are the reasons for someone to have plastic surgery? What are the risks? In a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, it shows that only 5% of young college-aged women have plastic surgery (Epidemic of Cosmetic Procedures 81). However, the number of cosmetic surgeries is rapidly increasing. "The number of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States increased by 44% in 2004 to a total of nearly 11.9 million" (Cosmetic procedures 50). What are some of the cosmetic surgeries that people have? "Top surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures among all Americans in 2004 included liposuction, Botox, breast augmentation, laser hair removal, eyelid surgery, chemical peel, rhinoplasty, microdermabrasion, face lift and hyaluronic acid" (Cosmetic procedures 50)."
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Plastic Surgery, 2007.
A discussion of the pros and cons associated with plastic surgery - in the realm of both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
782 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the background of plastic surgery. It looks into both genres of plastic surgery - reconstructive surgery and cosmetic or aesthetic surgery. The paper discusses the pros of plastic surgery, particularly in the realm of reconstructive surgery and then discusses its cons, particularly the medical risks and uncertainties that are associated with it.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Cons
Plastic Surgery Pros
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"Plastic surgery also has several advantages, especially in the area of reconstructive surgery. Reconstructive surgery is used to correct deficiencies that would otherwise have no means of treatment. Reconstructive surgery has made some of the most notable advancements in the area of microsurgery, and can be used to repair birth defects, such as cleft pallets, and internal forms of function. It can also be used to repair injuries suffered in accidents, and has led to saving limbs and restoring joints that otherwise would be irreparable. Burns can be repaired by skin grafting, and facial injuries involving extensive dental repair are common procedures for plastic surgery, that can improve an individual's self esteem as well as their ability to perform usual and normal functions. Additionally, the field of plastic surgery has widely grown, increasing the accuracy of procedures. Finally, as innovations in this area allow plastic surgery to flourish, the restoration of normal human form and function will become safer."
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Banning Plastic Grocery Bags, 2008.
A persuasive essay on the need to replace plastic bags with compostable or paper bags.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper looks at San Francisco's decision to ban plastic bags in grocery stores and points out that other cities may soon follow San Francisco's example. The paper then explains why banning plastic bags may not be the ideal option and discusses how stores could replace plastic bags with compostable or paper bags.
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Consider the Facts about Plastic Grocery Bags
Why Banning Plastic Bags Is Wrong
What Happens If Plastic Bags Are Not Banned
Action to Solve the Problem of Plastic Bags
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"Imagine the number of plastic bags used throughout the United States. Charlie Goodyear (2007) for the Chronicle states that it takes over 400,000 gallons of oil to manufacture 100 million bags. San Francisco voted ten to one that plastic bags used at grocery stores be banned. While San Francisco is the first state to ban plastic bags, more cities may follow their example. Consider the facts about plastic bans, compare the facts about compostable bags and paper bags, and decide to take immediate action about these plastic bags. "
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Plastic Surgery, 2005.
A look at the history and evolution of the special branch of medicine known as plastic surgery.
946 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains the origins of plastic surgery, looks at the technological advancements that have aided the evolution of plastic surgery, describes the different types of plastic surgery, and discusses its psychological effects.
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"The term ?plastic? is derived from the Greek syllable ?plastikos? meaning ?mold? or ?give shape to?. Plastic surgery is a special branch of medicine that deals with curing or rectifying facial disfigurement, scarring or other anomalies in the physical features that are either congenital or accidental. Advancements in technology have broadened the scope of plastic surgery and today it is performed for a variety of cosmetic purposes like, face-lift, breast implantation, reduction, penile enlargement etc. The historic origin of plastic surgery is traced back to India (hundreds of years BC), where a text has references to what can be called as modern day rhinoplasty. Then in Italy during the sixteenth century Gasparo Tagliocozzi specialized techniques to treat facial disfigurement. He is also credited with the publication (1597) of the first comprehensive account of skin transplantation method in his work ?De curtorum chirurgia per insitionem," [Alysa R herman]. But plastic surgery, as a specialist branch of medicine became prominent only during the World War 1 period where the exigencies of the wartime situation and the horribly mutilated faces of thousands of soldiers demanded new methods of treatment and ?maxillofacial surgery? evolved. [Elizabeth Haiken]"
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The Plastic Surgery Industry, 2001.
This paper studies the development of the plastic surgery industry in the United States.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper studies the plastic surgery industry in the United States. It focuses on breast implants and face lifts. It describes the history of the field and discusses the current techniques. The paper contends that cosmetic surgery has become a multi-billion dollar industry and involves many more average Americans than stars and wealthy patients. The industry is thriving despite the controversy over the breast implant surgery and the future looks very profitable. The paper concludes that the industry of plastic surgery will continue to thrive and prosper in the future, especially in the United States.
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"Until several decades ago plastic surgery was reserved for the very wealthy and Hollywood movie stars. They would go into hiding, and come out a few weeks later looking younger than they did before. Everyone knew something had been lifted or tucked but it was rarely vocalized in public. Then the breast implant market hit the scene and the plastic surgery industry exploded into a Mecca of revenue and business. Women between 18 and 80 were rushing to have their breasts enlarged. Once this became an accepted practice it was not long before the ?average? person was taking vacation time from work to have a face-lift. Cosmetic surgery has become a multi-billion dollar industry and involves many more average Americans than stars and wealthy patients. The industry is thriving even given the controversy over the breast implant surgery and the future looks very profitable. "
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Wood vs. Plastic, 2004.
An analysis and comparison of the use and production of wood and plastic.
742 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the use of wood and plastic. The paper outlines the history of both materials and examines the current usage of wood and plastic in today's world. Additionally, the paper presents the advantages and disadvantages for each material, in terms of price comparisons, means of production, the ability to recycle products made from the material and ease of use.
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"According to researchers at the University of Madrid, recent discoveries of old stone tools in Penini, Madrid, which bore traces of acacia wood on their blades, show humans utilizing wood as far back as 1.5 million years ago. Previous estimates showed wood use beginning only 500,000 years ago near Germany and England, with the oldest wood implement being a set of spruce spears, dated 400,000 years ago (Schuster, 36). On the other hand, plastics are a relatively new substance, coming into existence in the late 1850's. Alexander Parkes, a British inventor, is discussed as the inventor of plastics with his creation of the first semi-synthetic material, cellulose nitrate. Following many financial hardships and material failure, Parkes exhibited the world's first plastics at the world fair in 1862."
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Outsourcing Plastic Surgery, 2006.
A discussion on the pricing dynamics of outsourcing plastic surgery with a focus on "the bundling of surgery" with safaris in Africa.
972 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses consumer behavior dynamics that are starting to emerge from the pervasive outsourcing of services. The paper particularly focuses on the outsourcing of plastic surgery and describes the way in which consumers from wealthier countries fly to South Africa and combine surgery with safari, in order to receive cheaper, but quality services.
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"For any business model or even the strategies that support them to survive, there has to be more of a balance between the 4 Ps of marketing which include promotion, place or distribution, and product in addition to price. In fact price is the most volatile and over-used of differentiators in many companies and entire industries. This has been exacerbated by global outsourcing strategies in many industries, with many looking for the 40% reduction in costs to justify moving their services spending, manufacturing operations, or both offshore. Yet pricing cannot sustain a business model for more than several quarters, even in the most commoditized of industries, according to research completed by Marn, Roegner, and Zawada of McKinsey and Company (The Power of Pricing, Pages 27 - 36)."
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Wood Verses Plastic Cutting Boards, 2000.
A scientific analysis of the different ways to sterilize wood versus plastic cutting boards and the different advantages.
1,854 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 59.95
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Written in the style of a scientific review article for a journal, this paper compares the sanitation of wood versus plastic cutting boards. One of the main points emphasized is the ability of each material to prevent disease and bacteria.
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"Every home, restaurant, and commercial food processing area needs a cutting and chopping surface. The materials these surfaces are made of have been under scrutiny as possible sources of foodborne illness. Most cutting board safety issues relate to cross-contamination, which results from processing ready-to-eat, non-cooked items (such as a salad) on a board previously used to cut animal products (1,6). The residue from the animal product inoculates the non-cooked food with pathogenic microflora. This residue, called biofilm, can be made of any number of food products, but the most common sources of pathogenic bacteria result from a biofilm deposit of chicken or beef extract (?juice?)."
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Neural Plasticity, 2005.
An examination of the relationship between brain plasticity and behavioral change.
814 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper explains how experience alters the synaptic organization of the brain in species as diverse as fruit flies and humans and, although evidence that these changes are functionally meaningful is more difficult to collect, there is little doubt that changes in synaptic organization are correlated with changes in behavior. It looks at how activity initiated by experience or behavior could, therefore, increase the activity of genetic mechanisms responsible for dendritic and synaptic growth and, ultimately, behavioral change.
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"Therefore, animals with extensive dendritic growth, relative to untreated animals show facilitated performance on numerous types of behavioral measures in contrast to animals with atrophy in dendritic arborization that show a decline in behavioral capacity (Whishaw Pp). Similarly, factors that enhance dendritic growth, nerve growth factor, facilitate behavioral outcome, while factors that block dendritic growth, brain injury at birth in rats, retard functional outcomes (Whishaw Pp). Although studies have stressed that changes in dendritic morphology, there are multiple, and likely dissociable, changes in the neuron morphology that correlate behavioral change, including ?increases in dendritic length, dendritic branching pattern, spine density, synapse number, synapse size, glial size and number, and metabolic activity? (Whishaw Pp)."
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Plastic Surgery, 2007.
This paper discusses the increasing popularity of cosmetic procedures today.
1,179 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper explores the growing popularity in surgery as a choice of physical enhancement. The paper attributes this to fashion trends, the influence of the media and people living longer and looking to enhance their quality of retired life. The paper also notes the general wealth of society today and the minority who undergo cosmetic surgery for medical reasons. The paper concludes by encouraging people to thoroughly consult their physicians before choosing plastic surgery.
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"The media plays a major role in popularizing cosmetic surgery. Reality shows such as "Extreme Makeover", "I Want a Famous Face" and "Extreme Makeover" for example tend to glamorize plastic surgery for its ability to provide instant physical enhancement. These shows make the surgery option more desirable than it might otherwise have been. The shows also do not issue particular warnings regarding the possible dangers of the procedure. The glamorization of surgical success, combined with diminishing the dangers, provide the illusion that any cosmetic procedures are simple, straightforward and relatively safe (BBC News Online)."
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