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A Rolling Sphere and the Kinematics of Constant Acceleration, 2000.
A detailed outline of a scientific experiment designed to show that the kinematics of constant acceleration are valid when applied to a rolling sphere.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 43.95
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This experiment investigates the relationship of the horizontal displacement of a metal sphere, descending from an inclined plane falling through a vertical distance. With the speed of a metal sphere V0x, and the height of the ramp y, we can find the horizontal distance squared X?.
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The Law of Conservation of Energy Applied to a Rolling Sphere, 2000.
A report of an experiment designed to show that the law of conservation of mass is valid when applied to a rolling sphere.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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"This is accomplished by demonstrating that a sphere of mass m suspended on a ramp at a height h will have a gravitational potential energy Ug = mgh and that energy will be equal to the total kinetic energy EK = 7/10mv2, where v equals the final velocity of the sphere as it leaves the ramp. Therefore, the law of conservation of mass will be verified by demonstrating the following equation: Ug = mgh = EK = 7/10mv2.
The lab is an original comprehensive work with a full theoretical background of derived equations, and tables and graphs displaying all pertinent experimental data. Several illustrations are also used to convey the details of the experimental method."
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Media Studies - The Rolling Stones, 2006.
An evaluation of the band culture and fan base of the Rolling Stones.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the fan base of The Rolling Stones and how it relies on a cultural milieu of young and old fans that find rebellion important in their music. Although The Rolling Stones had emulated the counter-culture and violent street mentality for so many years, it is obvious the band still beholds a popular presence through the generations.
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"This study will examine the band culture and fan base media perspective of the rock & roll band: The Rolling Stones. By critically evaluating how the lifestyles of the band members bring forth a music media culture, one can realize how hard living, drug addiction, and rebellion are the mainstay of The Rolling Stone fan base. In essence, rebellion and counter culture media perspectives are essential in realizing who and what this band represents in 20th and 21st century music history. The basis of fame within The Rolling Stones culture and through their fans is the sense of rebellion that their music embodies over a nearly 50-year span. In one instance, the issue with the Rolling Stones was to oppose the "good boy" image of the Beatles, their main competition during the 1960s. "
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Operation Rolling Thunder, 2001.
Examines failure to achieve objectives of the American air operations over North Vietnam (1965-1968). Background of campaign; strategy analysis; air campaign execution and its evaluation.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 127.95
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"UNFOCUSED THUNDER
Operation Rolling Thunder, 1965-1968
Operation Rolling Thunder was the code name given to American air operations over North Vietnam in the period beginning shortly after the Tonkin Gulf incident in early 1965 and ending with the start of the Paris peace talks in late 1968. (It must be emphasized that it does not include the Linebacker II bombing of Hanoi, which took place some four years after Rolling Thunder ended.)
Rolling Thunder was intended to achieve two objectives: to interdict the movement of troops and supplies from North Vietnam into South Vietnam, and to inflict punitive levels of damage on North Vietnam, both with the objective of compelling it to cease support for Communist forces within South Vietnam. Rolling Thunder was thus an ..."
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"Dogeaters" ( Jessica Hagedorn ) & "Rolling the R's" ( R Zamora Linmark ), 1999.
Reviews of works on Filipino experience in Manila & Hawaii. Discusses issues of class & generational conflict, assimilation and language.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"Two recent novels--Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn and Rolling the R's by R. Zamora Linmark--illuminate different aspects of the Filipino experience, the first set in Manila and so in the Filipino homeland, the second in Hawaii and so a reflection of the immigrant experience in America. Both works reflect the difficulty faced in the conflict between the old culture and the new. In both books, the older generation is tied to the culture of the Philippines while the younger generation is seduced by American popular culture. In Dogeaters, this conflict takes place in the Philippines as the powerhouse of American popular culture beckons to the young. In Rolling the R's, the conflict takes place in Hawaii as people who have immigrated form the Philippines are exposed even more directly to American life and culture. The themes of class conflicts, assimilation, and the.."
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Biomechanics and Kinematics of the Jete?, 2002.
This paper explores the body mechanics involved in all phases of the ballet leap, called the Jete?.
1,825 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper describes kinesthesiology as a branch of physics dedicated to the physics involved in movement. It shows that several scientists of note contributed to this field including Aristotle, who applied geometry to the acts of walking, running and jumping. The paper describes that as a dancer moves across the stage force is transferred from one element to another. This paper explores the body mechanics involved in all phases of the ballet leap, called the jete?.
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Introduction
Phases of the Jete?
Analysis of the Muscles Involved
Analysis of the Injuries Prone to the Movement
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"The landing phase of the leap is by far the most dangerous. If the body is not positioned properly to absorb the impact, injuries could be extensive, particularly if they cause a fall. Every part of the body is at risk in a fall situation. Injuries could be more severe involving broken bones, especially in the ankle and foot of the leading leg. If a fall is involved bruising could result."
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The Acceleration of Foreign Aggression against China, 2004.
Examines the influence of foreign powers in China in the late 1800s.
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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By the late 19th century, many educated Chinese had become deeply disillusioned with their culture because neither Confucianism nor anything else within the Chinese tradition seemed adequate to meet the challenge of Western and Japanese imperialism. The potent fear that the foreigners would carve up China until it ceased to exist as an independent entity, together with increasing despair over the ineptitude of China?s Manchu rulers, encouraged the growth of nationalist sentiment whose ultimate goal was a return to autonomy. This paper examines how, in foreign affairs during the 1860s, 1870s, and 1880s, China suffered a number of setbacks from foreign aggressors. One specific Western power was France, which had had previous relationships with China and then began moving into the area of Annam, or modern-day Vietnam.
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"The French discovered an alternate route that would facilitate better trading routes within China?s Yunnan province. They looked towards seizing parts of north Annam. In 1874 a new treaty was signed which announced French control of Cochin China, the right to control Annamese foreign relationships, and navigation along the Red River. China had other internal and foreign issues occupying its governmental spectrum and took no action against France for stating its control over Annam. China ignored the treaty of 1874 under the pretence that Annam already was a tributary state under its control. French expansion into Indochina met with other foreign approval in Europe."
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Rock and Roll Film Genre, 1982.
This paper examines the Rock and Roll film genre and the correlation between movie outlaws and Rock and Roll music by looking at films: ?The Wild One?, ?Rock around the Clock?, ?Shake, Rattle and Roll? and ?Hot Rod Gang?,
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"The rock and roll film came into being at the same time as the music began to make itself known. The use of "Rock Around the Clock" in The Blackboard Jungle was one of the first instances of this type of music serving as background to a film, though it was only used in the titles and was not embedded into the film itself in any significant degree. The music was popular, though, and within a short time films specifically about the music were being produced. The early films were primarily intended to assuage parental concerns, though they usually had an attitude of defiance as well. Over time, though, rock became more and more associated with the idea of the outlaw. Performers in the early films were clean-cut types trying to make a success with something new and innovative, but over time this image shifted to the musician as ... "
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Rock-n-Roll History, 2005.
A comparison of today's rock-n-roll with the original rock-n-roll music.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper compares the stars and music of today's rock-n-roll to the stars and music of yesterday's rock-n-roll. The paper points out that while early rock-n-roll music and its stars wrote and performed original music with social messages, today's rock-n-roll songs and performers are unoriginal and express no social consciousness.
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"As a way of setting the cultural stage for the process of comparing and contrasting newer musical groups with older rock groups - since music reflects culture in the same way literature does - it is worth taking a look to see if "The Times (have been) A-Changin," (or how much they have been changing) as Bob Dylan wrote in the Sixties. The times have changed from yesterday's consistently progressive, liberal, and into social change activities, to today's more "party-oriented" young people who espouse a more conservative brand of politics and enjoy music that tends toward the predictable and bland."
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In Defense of Rock and Roll, 2002.
An analysis of the various opinions of rock and roll music.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This essay examines the statement that rock and roll has closed the American mind and is complete lifeless dribble with no contribution to society. The rock and roll artist, Pink Floyd, is examined in order to refute this statement. The paper illustrates how Pink Floyd demonstrates with its down-to-earth lyrics that rock and roll can indeed make a significant contribution to culture and society.
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"Beginning in the 1950?s and extending into the 1960?s, a new wave of music swept through the United States and Europe. This movement away from musical standards became known as rock ?n roll. By the end of the 1960?s rock had gained a strong foothold in the music industry. From its early days, critics have claimed rock ?n roll lacks substance and intellect. In his book, The Closing of the American Mind, Allan Bloom asserts that rock music is nothing more than ?junk food for the soul? (77). Although there may be some substance to Bloom?s argument, it is inaccurate to deem all rock music as garbage. Pink Floyd, a British band defies many of the rock ?n roll stereotypes outlined by Bloom. Though Bloom would clearly find the band questionable, their lyrics and behavior do serve to add a positive influence to society. This social significance is evident in their use of intellectual lyrics, their lack of sexual content, and their music?s connection to more classical styles."
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Taylor's Public Sphere, 2007.
This paper critically analyzes Charles Taylor's views about the public sphere in his book, "Modern Social Imaginaries".
1,106 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper examines how Charles Taylor describes the nature of modern social organization in his book "Modern Social Imaginaries". The paper details Taylor's arguments of the public sphere in order to determine whether his descriptions seem to represent a realistic depiction of how modern political organization is constituted. The paper analyzes Taylor's argument based upon an analysis of Ursula Franklin's work describing the role that technology plays in modern life. The paper concludes that in light of Franklin's theories, Taylor's argument becomes almost irrelevant.
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The Relation between "Social Imaginary" and the "Public Sphere"
The Characteristics of the Public Sphere
A Critique Based on Technology
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"In his book Modern Social Imaginaries, Charles Taylor describes the nature of modern social organization by defining its background understandings and its practical forms and characterizations. He argues that the public sphere is an extrapolitical, metatopical common space in which individuals come together to exchange ideas that serve to form their body politics, and then hold that political organization accountable for their common understandings of what they represent as a people. The public sphere, according to Taylor's formulation, is informed by and informing of a public's social imaginary, or its set of shared understandings about itself and its power relations."
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Pop Art, Rock 'n Roll Music and Modernist Literature, 2007.
An analysis of pop art, Rock 'n Roll music and modernist literature in the 20th century.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides a three-tiered analysis of the most important trends in art, music and literature since 1890. In the paper, Andy Warhol represents the important trend of pop art, the Rolling Stones represents the important trend of Rock 'n' Roll in popular music and finally, Ernest Hemingway represents the crucial trend of modernist literature in the 20th century. It shows how these trends are an important part of the cultural identity of the 20th century, which impart crucial influences as to how art, music and literature evolved in this time frame.
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"The insanity and terror of war of this kind is the direct result of losing one's honor in a battle field that had little to do with chivalry and honor. Modernism reflects the reality and horror of war, as Hemingway clearly indicates in his response to coming home and telling his story to the local people in his town. In an age of machines and World Wars, Hemingway was a part of the important trend of literary Modernism, which provided the reality of war that counteracted the romanticism of war in the 19th century."
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Accelerated Learning in Below Grade Level Reading Students, 2002.
A literature review which examines research-based accelerated learning.
1,255 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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One of the main reasons for students dropping out of school is that they have failed to learn to read in primary school. One of the strategies schools have used to correct this problem consists of the methods and procedures of accelerated reading strategies which emphasize research and evaluation, instruction for children, staff development and home-school interaction. The specific problem in this report is of second graders reading below their grade levels. A review of the literature is used to investigate how the various characteristics and components associated with accelerated strategies (Research Base Accelerated Reading instruction, staff development and the home-school connection) operate to increase students' reading levels. Three questions are posed, one related to each of the three listed components and the existing literature is used to answer them.
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"McCormick (1999) has stated that training provides teachers with the knowledge needed to help them focus on continuous progress in language skills and shows them how to emphasize problem-solving and teamwork in their instruction. Moreover, proper implementation of staff development with respect to accelerated strategies is said by McCormick to help teachers acquire those characteristics and traits that maximize instruction. Regarding these traits, McCormick states that teachers need to be tough, compassionate, and professional. Furthermore, it is stated that they must have knowledge of how to relate to the particular cultures represented in their students which also requires substantial training."
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Resurrecting Rock & Roll, 2000.
This paper covers the most important aspects of Rock & Roll from its birth to the present.
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This paper covers the most important aspects of Rock & Roll from birth to the present time. The author looks at how Rock & Roll came about, the most important contributors to the music as well as Rock & Roll as an expression of freedom and escape.
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"The longest and most important cultural expression in the United States today is rock music. The majority of music purchased in the United States is rock & roll. Although there are many memorable names and faces associated with rock, little is know about their origins and influences in modern music. Rock & roll has become a musical escape into a world where free expression and freedom of speech has become less of a fantasy and more of a reality. It?s like an incurable virus that enters by ear and circulates in the veins of a generation that has been oppressed and rejected for so many years. Within the text of the statements below lay the answers to the age-old question of the origin of rock & roll and what it has progressed into along the timeline of music."
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Three Generations of Rock and Roll, 2005.
Examines the life and career histories of rock and roll musicians, Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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Over time, many musicians have shown us what good rock and roll music is all about. Musicians such as Elvis Presley (the king of rock and roll), Jim Morrison (lead singer and songwriter for the 'Doors'), and Kurt Cobain (musical genius from 'Nirvana'), are discussed in this paper to try and understand the fascination of rock and roll.
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"Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana. He started the group with Krist Novoselic, a fellow punk rock devotee. They developed a style that became known as "Grunge Music". "It was a style that evolved as a reaction against the perceived superficiality of 1980s stadium rock and the over the top metal bands of the time" (5). Nirvana was an underground band with a devoted following. After four years of playing, the band just exploded into the mainstream. Cobain struggled with the band's success and felt the success was contradictory to their beliefs and what they stood for. The Nirvana song, "Smells Like Teen Spirit", became the anthem for Generation X. (3)"
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