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Saving the Philippine Eagle, 2007.
This paper describes conservation efforts for the Philippine Eagle.
1,399 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines the conservation efforts for the endangered specie, the Philippine Eagle. The paper first describes the bird's appearance and its role in the ecosystem of the Philippines. The paper further explores the reasons for the population decline of the Philippine Eagle. The writer concludes by presenting recent attempts to increase the population of the Philippine Eagle both in captivity and the wild.
The paper includes a photograph of the bird.
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"The Philippine Eagle is one of the raptors in the diverse fauna of the Philippine archipelago. The scientific name is Pithecophaga jefferyi but locals call it "Haribon" or "Manaol." It belongs to Class Aves and Family Accipitridae like the kites, hawks and other eagles. It has 2 meters wing span of 2 meters and grows to mature size from 97.6 to 102.6 centimeters. It has been listed in the "critically endangered" list considering there are between 100 to 300 animals left. Tampo (2005) reports:..."
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Eagle Man, 2007.
An analysis of Eagle Man's (Ed McGaa) discussion in his work "We Are All Related: Eagle Man," about stewardship and eco/civil-responsibility and how it relates to the writer's experiences in his workplace.
2,024 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the work "We Are All Related: Eagle Man." It shows how Ed McGaa (Eagle Man) uses the work to represent a culmination of the Native-American principles of stewardship and connectedness to all living things, displaying a simpler understanding of the place of progress and eco/civil-responsibility in the world. The paper focuses on the writer's experiences within the health professions of connecting work with eco/civil responsibility.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Conclusion
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"Stewardship may not seem like a concept that would be easily applied in a health care setting but the emphasis on stewardship and holistic care has been fully embraced by those in my clinic, and is taught through art and representation within the clinic. We frequently emphasize the needs of the whole of the community through our thoughts and actions and rely heavily on the idea that We are all related, as a guide to our interactions with patients and other people we deal with on a daily basis. Returning to the simple ideals of the Eagle Man as a goal to strive for, the emphasis that the modern is not all bad and that we can save lives with the treatments that we use, but that we can also do so in a way that better serves our environment and our community, we will succeed in setting a good example for others to do the same."
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Philippine Public Administration Reform, 2008.
Examines the concepts, issues and prospects for public administration reform and economic development in the Philippines.
13,635 words (approx. 54.5 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that public administration, within the context of public sector governance, plays a key role in Philippine economic development. The author points out that major issues and factors vital to the attainment economic development of the Philippine are encompassed within the sphere of public administration and governance. This paper argues that crucial to better prospects for the Philippine economy are improvements in fiscal and administrative performance of public institutions and the public sector in general. The paper reviews some key macroeconomic issues affecting economic growth in the Philippines and attempts to give some insights into perplexing questions as to why the Philippine economy remain sluggish.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Public Administration Reform for Economic Development: A Conceptual Framework
Review of Related Literature: Economic Development and Role of Public Administration
Institutions and Economic Development
The Public Sector in Economic Development
Information Market Failure
Spillovers
Sunk Investment
Social Impacts
Political Pressure
Aspects of Public Finance and Growth
On Public Administration Reform and Economic Development
Fiscal Administration
Bureaucratic Efficiency and Innovation
Transparency and Accountability
Rule of Law and Judicial Reforms
Review of the Philippine Situation: Administration
of Economic Development
On Fiscal Administration
On Bureaucratic Efficiency and Innovation: Rationalization Program of Government
On Transparency and Accountability
On Rule of Law and Judicial Reforms
Implications to Prospects for Economic Development
Conclusion
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"Efforts on mainstreaming transparency and accountability principles practices in government operations and anti-corruption measures still remain such a formidable challenge and progress have been lacking. This is very important area for reform since it has been found out that perceptions of corruption and weakness in government to maintain and promote the rule of law has far-reaching negative economic implications. Hence sincere effort has to start somewhere."
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Retirement Saving and Investing, 2007.
This paper examines the different options available to Americans for saving for retirement.
2,412 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper addresses issues Americans face when planning for retirement. Various problems are discussed, including the drawbacks of 401(k) savings plans, 403(b) savings and IRAs. The author includes a literature review, which concludes that most Americans do not save enough for a comfortable retirement. The writer includes reasons why Americans are not saving properly. Also considered is the declining value of the dollar.
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Americans Do Not Save
The Decreasing Dollar
Conclusion
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"Our national policy does not encourage investing or saving, as the tendency for spending is in vogue in top government and the national debit climbs higher than it ever has. "The Brookings Institution warns that if we do nothing for the next 10 year, problems will get so bad that balancing the budget would require a 40 percent plus cut in benefits and spending, or offsetting tax increases. They acknowledge that politically nothing will be done until a crisis explodes." (cited in Farrell, 2006) The value of the dollar continues to decline on the world market and it does affect the average American."
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The Philippine Insurrection, 2005.
An overview of the conflict between the United States and the Philippines.
2,840 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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After the United States' victory in the Spanish-American war, it purchased the Philippines from Spain for twenty million dollars. However, the U.S. neglected to acknowledge that the Philippines had grown very nationalistic during their bloody revolution with Spain. The paper shows that during that revolution and the Spanish-American wars, the United States and Philippines had joined as allies in the fight against Spain. After their victory and not looking to become the colony of yet another imperialistic nation, the Philippines directed their aggression at their new colonizer, the United States. The paper shows that the United States, intent on growing as both a new world power and imperialistic force, decided that they would retain the Philippines as a colony. The Philippines, intent on finally discovering their freedom, had different ideas, and set their focus on getting the United States, their forces and influence out of the Philippines. The paper explains that this competing set of goals and ideals led to the bloody conflict that would become known rhetorically as the "Philippine Insurrection".
Paper Outline:
Introduction
The Conflict
Interpretation of War
American Freedom and Democracy
Bibliography
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"The battle of Tirad Pass, just months later, was further confirmation that in a traditional war, the United States superior technology and might was too much for Filipino forces. With American forces advancing on President Aguinaldo, twenty-four year old general Gregorio del Pilar led a specially trained sixty-man force to repel over five hundred American troops and propel his President to safety. The young general, fighting in territory that his men had constructed (with tunnels, trenches and barricades), volleyed fire at American forces inflicting numerous casualties. With such a tight and shallow entrance through Filipino forces, the American forces quickly abandoned a frontal assault. Instead, the American forces split, half flanking the opposition. The Americans, now surrounding del Pilar's forces, easily attacked and killed 52 of the 60 soldiers under Pilar's command."
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Philippine-American War, 2003.
Examines the causes of the Philippine-American War (1899-1902).
1,279 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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American notions of race and civilization greatly influenced U.S. support for the Philippine-American War that took place from February 1899 to July 1902. The paper shows that many historians argue that Americans supported the Philippine-American war out of a genuine desire to civilize the inferior Filipino race. However, years of isolationist foreign policies coupled with the threat of growing European powers had created widespread anxieties among Americans in the 1890s. The paper argues, therefore, that the the Philippine-American War actually served as an outlet for American anxieties about U.S. international power by allowing Americans to reaffirm their racial superiority.
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"America could have easily maintained trade with the islands, but chose instead to seek the annexation of Philippines, which cost America many lives and opened up American economy to foreign financers. Nevertheless, support for the annexation of the Philippines was widespread. Rather than considering more peaceful alternatives to the war, many Americans supported the attempt to emulate the ?policy of expansions which [had] been pursued in England? in order to achieve an even greater amount of international power than their European allies.
Americans were also able to calm their insecurities, which had fostered avid support of the war, by proclaiming that the U.S. had a divine responsibility to tame the barbarian Filipinos. Americans asserted their racial greatness by complaining of the white man?s burden as a divine nation to ?uplift and civilize and Christianize the Filipinos.?"
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The Real Saving Private Ryan, 2007.
This paper compares the film "Saving Private Ryan" to real events that took place during World War II.
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of film and reality. Specifically, the paper compares the film "Saving Private Ryan" to the real events that inspired the story. The writer notes that many people might not know that Stephen Spielberg's film "Saving Private Ryan" is based at least in part on a real occurrence during World War II. The writer points out that the actual man rescued was Sergeant Frederick "Fritz" Niland, a member of the 101st Airborne and one of four brothers fighting during World War II. The writer discusses that "Saving Private Ryan" is a consummate war film that graphically points out the horror and brutality that is war. The writer also notes that it is a loving tribute to family and how important family is to the fabric of America. In addition, the writer claims that it is a story of courage - courageous men who fight for what is right and the rights of others to keep the world free. The writer concludes that living to tell the story is a great gift, and perhaps the greatest gift Fritz Niland gave to the world after his story became public.
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"The premise for the story is pure fairy tale, and yet the graphic depictions of war make it one of the most historically accurate and difficult war films to view without wincing. It shows the senseless slaughter and destruction, and is not a film any viewer can soon forget. Therefore, while most of the situations and the characters are all fiction, there is much in the film that is real, frightening, and memorable. Spielberg knows how to tell a story masterfully, and he knew a good story when he found one. The real story of Fritz might not be the stuff of films, so Spielberg took real events and wove his own version of events around them to create something important and meaningful."
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Philippine Weddings, 2005.
This paper discusses Philippine wedding ceremonies.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that Philippine wedding ceremonies incorporate some Western traditions but the Filipinos feel strongly about their heritage and therefore incorporate much of their traditions into their wedding ceremonies and receptions. It expands on the focus of the Philippine wedding ceremony, which is too unite two souls as one using traditional, sacred acts. It also explores the purpose of the reception which is to use traditional culture and meld it into joyous celebratory behavior, such as dancing, to commemorate the joined life of the newlyweds.
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"Asian countries are known for their exceptionally beautiful, traditional, and culturally significant wedding celebrations. In the modern world many of the traditional customs of "Philippine Weddings" and receptions still hold significant weight, though some of these traditions have been adjusted over time. Traditionally, a Philippine groom would signal his engagement to his beloved by throwing a spear at her door-step, indicating to others that she was spoken for. Today, the typical wedding icon of the engagement ring has replaced this custom. When the couple has decided to marry, it is tradition for the groom and his parents to visit the bride's family and ask permission for the marriage, known as pamanhikan ("Weddings At Work"). At this time, wedding plans are drawn up, and the suitor often offers his services to the bride's family to gain their approval, known as paninilbihan ("Weddings At Work")."
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The Eagle Forum, 2002.
A analysis of the principles and contributions towards women?s rights in the United States by the Eagle Forum.
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the Eagle Forum, founded in 1972 with one major purpose ? to stop the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) from being passed and how since then it has grown into a powerful lobby of volunteer organizations engaged in a variety of conservative causes ? including campaigns against legalizing homosexual marriages and teaching sex education in public schools. It examines the underlying principles of women who consider the feminism of groups like the National Organization for Women (NOW) an assault on the rights of women. It looks at the principles that underlie its current conservative campaigns and how, despite its distorted views on women?s equality, the Eagle Forum has made significant contributions towards women?s rights and mainstream feminism in the United States.
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"Just as the Eagle Forum?s blanket definition of the feminist agenda as ?anti-family? is wrong, it would also be unfair to label Phyllis Schlafly and her followers as anti-feminist or anti-women because of their stand against the ERA. After all, the Eagle Forum was initially formed by women, not men. Like feminists, the Eagle Forum states that women should have choices. As one Eagle Forum member states, ?We think (women) should also be able to be a full-time homemaker. It?s not that we say one is intrinsically better than the other."
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Philippine Environmental Governance, 2008.
An examination of Philippine politics with regards to public administration in the realm of environmental policy.
4,765 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper discusses the evolution of the participatory approach in Philippine environmental governance, specifically in the forestry sector. The paper argues that power politics has been central to the practice of public administration in the Philippines and holds that public administration is often motivated by self-centered ends and not public interest. The paper concludes that participatory mechanisms are quintessential to insulate public administration from the negative impact of power politics and to provide a legitimate and counter-veiling force to fulfill its normative role.
Outline:
Introduction
Power and Institutions
Intergovernmental Relations: Bargaining and Negotiating
Forest Policies and Participation
Context and Problems
Centrality of Politics, Institutions, and Participation
Conclusion
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"Even as Philippine decentralization is much younger than the American federal experience, it has much to learn from it in terms of intergovernmental collaboration specifically implementation mechanism between the national line agencies and the local government units, which has yet to demonstrate good practices. In the area of environmental governance for example, much of "open access" forestlands in the Philippines have been jurisdictionally devolved to local government units from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by way of Republic Act 7160, other wise known as the Local Government Code and implementing mechanism under DAO 30:1990, and except for declared protected areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS). This poses both a problem and an opportunity here depending upon the action that government takes and other stakeholders to make the existing mechanism of environmental governance work. Thus, recent focus of ECOGOV2, a USAID funded project seeks to intervene into providing a collaborative framework among government, citizens, civil society, and private sector into closing open-access areas through some form viable instruments. Using the lens and focus of institutionalism, power and intergovernmental collaboration, Philippine forest policies and environmental experience shall be explored and analyzed verifying assertions earlier made. It becomes crucial then to verify the present context of the problem, and see how institutionalized power and political interest have shaped forest policies in the Philippines and explain how power is at play in institutions and may be the problem as it they can be solutions. Participation and reality of intergovernmental relations between the national and local government is also core to understanding and making things work in the protection and conservation of Philippine forests and biodiversity."
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"Saving Private Ryan" and Deceit, 2004.
Shows how Steven Spielberg's movie "Saving Private Ryan" was not historically correct in many aspects.
2,233 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper uses five sources besides the movie to explain how "Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg, presents a false depiction of World War II. The paper argues that the movie is lying to the public about the realities of WWII and in fact glorified a horrifying time period in history.
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"In the movie Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg tries to recreate war as close as possible. At certain times in the movie you feel as if you are right there in the battle scene. However, the majority of the movie and the overall plot of the movie leave the lingering question in a historical mind, "Did that really happen?" or "I can't believe that really happened." The answers to these questions are not simple answers, but rather a system of comparing and contrasting accredited sources with the movie. By comparing actual footage of wars in current times and relating how the wars might have been different back then is a test people might use to determine how truthful the story is."
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"Saving the Corporate Soul", 2004.
An analysis of "Saving the Corporate Soul" by David Batstone.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews "Saving the Corporate Soul" by David Batstone. It includes a critical analysis of the book and a description of some of Bastone's eight principles of ethical business management.
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"Every day we are inundated with business news about the latest corporation guilty of financial misconduct or deception. Insider trading fraudulent accounting practices and huge executive compensation plans along with a ..."
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Egbede World Outreach for Saving the Kids, 2005.
An overview of the Nigerian Egbede World Outreach for Saving the Kids.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents a brief introduction to Egbede World Outreach for Saving the Kids, a benefaction of the Edo prince Nosa Okunbor and others, often of the Nigerian elite abroad. The paper shows that the organization is typical of those that emerge in response to particular, topical developments, in this case, the news that Nigerian anti-AIDS treatment was being extended to adult cases, ignoring the countries thousands HIV positive children.
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"The mass media can give the idea that large and longstanding non-governmental organizations, or United Nations agencies, are the main source of relief or development work in poor societies. However, Nigeria's Egbede World Outreach for Saving the Kids provides a reminder of how important quite small, and privately financed projects can be. The charity's main sponsor has been Prince Nosa Okunbor, a member of a family much involved in different kinds of Christian and other Edo activism, alert to the need to invest in children in sub-Saharan Africa, as the only chance for the future."
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Review of "Leadership:Eagle" Print, 2008.
A critique and recommendation of an anonymous art print entitled "Leadership: Eagle".
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 34.95
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This paper describes "Leadership: Eagle", a print by an anonymous artist and offers reasons why it should be displayed in the author's workplace. The paper discusses the work's composition, aesthetic elements and principles, and iconography. It clearly presents a case for the committee deciding the matter and states why the artwork was chosen. To conclude, the paper recommends the print because it visually and ideologically complements a previously existing print already displayed there.
Outline:
Composition
Elements of Art
Principles of Art
Iconography
My choice of artwork
Description
The Case for the Committee
Concluding Remarks
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"The picture depicts a textual message superimposed upon the focal point of the window. As the focus of the picture, window is the largest shape in the work. The dancer who looks up towards the window is the second dominant figure in the picture, and appears to strive towards the message and its fulfillment. As such, the hue of the window and the attitude of the dancer conspire to emphasize the message of the text: strength or misery is a choice that each individual makes. The dancer strives towards the choice of strength, with the light in front of and above her working to assist her."
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Gender Criticism in "Saving Fish from Drowning", 2008.
A essay reviewing the book " Saving Fish from Drowning" by Amy Tan.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper relates a review of a novel in which the author takes a complex journey through various literary themes. The book "Saving Fish from Drowning" by Amy Tan, is a political satire directed at the cultural clash between the West and the East. The paper relates that the story is a monograph of the insincerity and tensions that often pervade human relationships, especially when there are also race or gender differences involved.
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"Turning to her own family, the Bibi Chan reveals even more of these stereotypes related to gender and gender roles. In a Chinese family, these tend to be even more poignant. Thus, her father is portrayed as a self-centered person, very little preoccupied with his own family, who is worshipped by the household women simply because he is a man: "He read much, but seldom spoke, and truly, there was no need in a household whose women worshipped him and anticipated his needs before they ever occurred to him."(Tan, 29) The insincerity of the family relationships described by the ghost narrator is striking: the father is the typical male dominator who rules over his family and expects all his wishes to be fulfilled by the women even before he voices them, the stepmother is cold and tyrannical and the communication between members is virtually inexistent. With her usual sarcasm Bibi Chan notices that, as a child, she interpreted the lack of communication as a token of perfect harmony typical of the ideal marriage: "I was thus left to assume that a good marriage was one in which the husband respected the wife's privacy. He did not intrude in her life, visit her rooms, or bother her with questions. There was no need to speak to each other, since they were of the same mind."(Tan, 30) More stereotypes about women appear in Sweet Ma's description of Chan's natural mother, who, as she says, always used her feminine charms, paired with a submissive attitude, to gain something from her husband: "She was a schemer. She'd put on her rose-colored dress, twirl her favorite flower hairpin, and with eyes dishonestly lowered, she would raise that simpering smile of hers toward your father. Oh, I knew what she was up to."(Tan, 33) The woman in a traditional Chinese family is seen thus almost as an ornamental object, without a will of her own, who is necessarily a good breeder and is capable of becoming pregnant every year: "According to Sweet Ma, my mother proved true to her breeding and excelled at becoming pregnant every year. 'She gave birth to your eldest brother,' Sweet Ma said, counting on her fingers. 'Then there was your second brother. After that, three blue babies, drowned in the womb, which was a shame but not so tragic, since they were girls.'"(Tan, 34) As Sweet Ma evidences, no tragedy occurred if out of the many children bred by the woman, a few newborn girls died, since the girls had no importance. Thus, the ghost narrator of the story is a very witty and sarcastic feminist, who captures a sum of powerful stereotypes related to womanhood, motherhood and masculinity in her book. The female and the male worlds appear at some points as completely irreconcilable, both for the Chinese and for the Americans. "
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