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The Scalloped Hammerhead Shark, 2004.
An overview of the habitat and characteristics of this type of shark.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper looks at the scalloped hammerhead shark, which is found in the coastal regions of tropical, subtropical, and moderate climate zones all around the world. It discusses the physiology, social behavior, and reproduction of the shark. It also examines its feeding habits, its relationship to humans, and the threat to the species.
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"This aggressive fishing is a severe threat to the species due to the fact that they grow slowly, mature late, do not reproduce every year, and they give birth to few young. ?Kill a substantial proportion of adults, and the population will not be sustained.? (Klimely) The decline in adult sharks has forced fishermen to start hunting juveniles as well as mature sharks, which is a threat to the future of the species."
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Shark Attacks, 2002.
A analysis of the behavior of sharks in their own environment and why they attack humans.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss why shark attack human beings and how they hunt in the environment that they live in. By analyzing the behavior of sharks, we can see that most attacks on human beings are mistakenly made for seals or other marine life that sharks prefer to eat. The fact that sharks may not even like the taste of human flesh is the framework in realizing that sharks are not the vicious killers that people think they are. Sharks do not attack people for pleasure, or even for food, but are mistaken identities for marine life and/or weather conditions that sharks do prefer to hunt in their environments.
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Great White Sharks: Menace or Misunderstood Marvel, 2002.
An analysis of the Great White Shark and the dangers it poses to man - written in defense of the sharks.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The introduction of this paper is concerned mainly with the average human misconceptions of the Great White Shark. Then, a basic description of the shark and its hunting techniques is given. After that, several valid points are made in defense of the Great White in an attempt to prove that it is not really a man killer. The closing features a description of the dangers humans pose to the ecosystem of the great white, and asks for people to reconsider their opinion of this great predator.
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"Mention the words ?Great White Shark,? and immediately people conjure up images of the carnage in movies such as ?Jaws.? These underwater predators have been given the title of ?man-killer? and are rarely thought of as anything other than primitive, savage beasts. Perhaps the human desire for entertainment and horror prevents the real truth about these extremely interesting creatures from being common knowledge. Indeed, Great White Sharks are misunderstood, wrongfully labeled and undeserving of their dark reputation."
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Great White Shark, 2004.
This paper examines the Great White shark.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this paper, the writer studies the Great White shark, examining relevant aspects to the shark. The writer looks at its habitat and reproductive behavior. The shark's feeding habits and migratory patterns are discussed in this article. The writer also discusses predators of the Great White shark and use by humans. Further, the writer offers a physical description of the Great White.
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"Great White sharks are a large species of shark as their name suggests. They belong to the Lamnidae family of vertebrates of the Carchardon genus species carcharias. They are streamlined swimmers with a torpedo-shaped body and a pointed snout. They have rough teeth arranged in several rows. The first two rows of teeth are used for grabbing and cutting prey, while the last row of teeth rotate into place when front teeth are broken ... "
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Bull Shark, 2006.
A discussion about the habitat and characteristics of a bull shark.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that the bull shark is the most dangerous form of shark known to humans. It examines the physical characteristics of this shark and then looks at its food habits and living habitat. The way it reproduces is also discussed and a look at whether the species is endangered or not.
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"Growing anywhere from 7 to 11 feet long and weighing up to 500 pounds, the Bull Shark has no distinguishing markings. However, a short snout that is wider than it is long, small eyes, an off-white underside, and gray topside can identify it. The first dorsal fin of the Bull Shark is much longer and pointed than the second. As an adult, it possesses no fin markings, but may in some cases have a pale stripe along its flank. Also, the Bull Shark lacks a skin ridge between the two dorsal fins, which most other shark species possess."
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The Gambino Crime Family, 2007.
A historical overview of the Gambino crime family.
1,376 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper examines the Gambino crime family, which was one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in America. The paper discusses how the origins of the Gambino family's grip on New York City's illegal network of activities, such as racketeering, loan sharking, and narcotics, trace back to 1913. The paper explores how Gambino has the distinction of being the first crime boss to engage in wide-spread drug trafficking. The Gambino and Lucchese families also began the technique of using legitimate businesses such as pizza parlors, meat markets, restaurants, construction companies, trucking firms, dress factories, and nightclubs, as fronts for more profitable illegal operations.
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"After Carlo died, the remaining Gambino crime family divided into two factions: the Manhattan faction, which was loyal to John Dellacroce, "the real brains of the family" and the Brooklyn faction who sided with the official new boss, Paul Castellano, although the general opinion of Castellano was the he was "selfish, greedy, and not as smart as he liked people to believe." (Bruno, 2005, "Manhattan versus Brooklyn) There was also a considerable difference in the two faction's styles and methods of making money. The Dellacroce faction preferred to make money from gambling, street-level extortion, narcotics trafficking, prostitution, loan sharking, and hijacking."
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Mafia-Like Tactics Led to 9/11 Attacks, 2006.
This paper examines the four nation coalition, made up of Britain, U.S. France and Israel, and the mafia-like tactics used against the Arabs by these countries that resulted in the 9/11 terror attacks.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The writer of this paper asserts that the increased demand for oil in the West escalated the mafia-like tactics from Britain, Israel, U.S. and France which resulted in reprisal from Arab nations that culminated in the 9/11 terror attacks. This paper details historic incidents over the last 100 years, from the four nation coalition, that brought about mistreatment and prejudices towards Islamic nations in the Middle East. This paper also delves into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian crisis. This paper contains two illustrative graphs that back the writer's claims. Topics covered in this report include: Introduction The Creation of the BUFI Mafia Loan Sharking Using Violence or Threats of Violence to Bully and Steal The Ability to Murder and Get Away With it An Unwillingness to Compete Without Monopoly-like Tactics Options Terrorist Responses Sayyid Qutb Escalation of Oil Consumption/Terrorist Activities 1968-2001 War on Terror Conclusion Sources Cited
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"Arab countries like Egypt, Iran and Iraq were on the receiving end of loans from the British Government with dire consequence for each. In the late 1800's Egypt had borrowed millions from both Britain and France, and, unable to pay it back, was transformed into a mandate of both Britain and France. Known as the Public Debt Commission, representatives from Britain and France took over Egypt's finances, and when King Isma'il tried to oust them, he himself was ousted and replaced with someone more friendly to this takeover. This helped Britain gain control of the Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the Middle East. Both Iran and Iraq sold Britain oil concessions in order to help stabilize their economies."
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"Annie Hall", 2006.
Examines the relationship between two characters in Woody Allen's film, "Annie Hall".
2,478 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 75.95
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"Annie Hall", by Woody Allen, is a film that deals with relationships, the quest for meaning in life and the nature of romantic love. The paper examines the film which revolves around the relationship between Alvy Singer, a pessimistic comedian who thinks that life is meaningless, and Annie Hall.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
A Relationship is Like a Shark
A Deeper Analysis
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Just as history entails a working out of events through narrative, so also all narrative establishes an anticipation of retrospection. The natural desire of narrative for an ending is evident about two-thirds of the way into Alvy Singer's opening monologue, "Annie and I broke up and I still can't get my mind around that." Alvy gives us the ending of the story before he really gets started into the process of telling it. The anticipation of retrospection becomes clear in the attempt through repetition to understand the significance of this failed love relationship. The eruption of this thought about Annie from the midst of so much seemingly irrelevant material dramatizes the existence of latent desires and replicates in the text the tension of the unconscious in Alvy."
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Film Analysis: "Jaws" and "Deep Blue Sea", 2006.
A film analysis, comparing and contrasting Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" with Renny Harlin's "Deep Blue Sea".
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper explains that the films "Jaws" (1975), by Steven Spielberg, and "Deep Blue Sea", (1999) by Renny Harlin, reveal similar films, but with different twists within the action/thriller shark movie category. In regards to the technology used in Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece, it appears that less was more in creating a monster that brought terror to the American population.
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"This formal film analysis will examine the comparison and contrast between the two films: "Jaws", (1975 by Steven Spielberg, and "Deep Blue Sea", (1999) by Renny Harlin. In this manner, the narrative structure of the film closely follows the dictates of dramatic representation in how human beings survive against sharks. The fury of nature and social hysteria becomes the critical focal point in both of these films, as the terrifying darkness of what may lurk in the oceans is brought forth."
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Over-Fishing, 2004.
Examines the extinction of marine life due to over-fishing.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Over the centuries, man has made use of lakes and oceans to provide nourishment, but recently, that use has turned to abuse as more and more marine species face extinction due to our over-use of the ocean resources. This paper takes an example the grey nurse shark, which faces extinction within 7 years due to the lucrative fin market. Other issues connected to over-fishing discussed in this paper include by-catch, the whaling industry, and the threat to coral reefs around the world. The paper examines ways of reducing the problem of over-fishing through public awareness and consumer pressure.
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"This particular issue is demonstrative of modern fishing practices. Along with causing the decline in fish populations, modern fishing techniques have also been altering the seas' ecosystems. Skimming large and medium-size fish off the top of oceanic food webs has left a disproportionate fraction of marine biomass at the lower end of the "pyramid of life" (Harder). Beyond skimming, by-catch species are also casualties of modern fishing practices, as we have already discussed."
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?The Old Man and the Sea?, 2004.
This paper discusses that, in Hemingway?s world of ?The Old Man and the Sea?, growing older does not equate with giving up.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that, in Ernest Hemingway?s ?The Old Man and the Sea?, Santiago fights mightily to catch a huge marlin fish and triumphs, only to lose the fish to sharks on his way inland, and yet remains undefeated in spirit. The author points out that the sea represents many things, including the feminine and life itself, and also the unknown and adventure. The paper relates that Santiago, an old man undefeated by time, age, and the sea, is a hero because he keeps going back into the fight, undefeated in spirit.
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"Age does slow Santiago down, but he scoffs. His left hand cramps when he?s cutting tuna: ?What kind of hand is that? Cramp then if you want..it will do you no good.? (p. 58) He even draws strength from his younger days. He recalls an arm-wrestling match that lasted a day and night. He takes a nap, and dreams of lions on an African beach when he is young. It is as if, in old age, Santiago draws spiritual sustenance?and thus, he hopes, physical strength?from images and memories of strength. He is awakened by the marlin leaping out of the water, dragging him down to the bottom of the boat, and circling the boat slowly as Santiago holds the line."
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Osmoregulation in elasmobranchs, 2004.
Looks at the elasmobranch species of fish and its ability to adapt to decreases in environmental salinity.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the ability of the elasmobranch fish, which includes sharks, skates, and rays, to acclimate to changes in habitat salinities. The paper looks at the different degrees to which different elasmobranch fish can adapt to decreases in in environmental salinity. The process, known as osmoregulation, allows for greater adaptation in some elasmobranch fish than others.
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"In the article by Hazon et al (2003, pp. 685-687), the bull shark, Carcharhinus leucas, and the Atlantic stingray, Dasyatis sabina, euryhaline elasmobranchs, are described according to their osmoregulatory strategies for achieving full euryhalinity. Partially euryhaline elasmobranchs, such as Scyliorhinus canicula, the small-spotted catshark, and the skate Raja erinacea, are also characterized for their osmoregulatory mechanisms and ability to acclimate to reduced salinities. The review compared the Na+, Cl-, and urea in the plasma of these species in saltwater and freshwater environments. Body fluid osmolality was also assessed per environmental condition. As these elements of the osmoregulatory system were described, their relationship to the key body systems was expanded upon. While a summation of endocrine control in the osmoregulatory process is limited in scope, peptidergic-hormonal control, including discussion of the peptides CNP, AVT, and Ang II, as well as the elasmobranch specific corticosteroid 1??hydroxycorticosterone (1??OH-B), is the focus of the paper. These methods of review for the osmoregulatory mechanism in euryhaline elasmobranchs clarifies the relevance of certain major peptides, the plasma Na+, Cl-, and urea concentrations, and the gills, kidneys, liver, and rectal gland in relation to maintaining body osmolality in changing salinities."
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The Gambino Crime Family, 2005.
This paper discusses the history, lives and "work" of the Gambino crime family.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper explains that, at the time of John Gotti's arrest in 1992, the Gambino family was the richest and most powerful organized crime family in the United States, operating in diverse criminal activities that included cargo hijacking, labor racketeering, extortion, drug trafficking, loan-sharking, bookmaking, pornography distribution, counterfeiting and murder. The author points out that, until his death in 1976, Carlo Gambino was the head of the family, consisting of twenty-three crews of up to four hundred members in each; he was succeeded by Paul Castellano, who remained as head, or "don", until he was assassinated by John Gotti's men and Gotti became the new head of the Gambino crime family. The paper relates that most of the men, who later formed the network of crime families known as the Mafia, came from Palermo, in Sicily, an area, which was an area of unrestrained corruption in the government and the city torn by family feuds that reached across generations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Beginnings
Structure, Organization and Code of Conduct
Gambino's Rise
Capo di Tutti Capi
After Don Carlo
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"By the mid-1960s, Gambino was devoting more attention to the illicit moneymaking opportunities offered by the John F. Kennedy International Airport, which had begun to replace the waterfront as the entryway for foreign imports into the United States. By 1966, $30 billion dollars in goods was passing through JFK airport. He first took control of the unions that handled the unloading of cargo from the planes. Through kickbacks to shop stewards and foremen, the MThe paper relates that most of the men, who later formed the network of crime families known as the Mafia, came from Palermo, in Sicily, an area, which was an area of unrestrained corruption in the government and the city torn by family feuds that reached across generations. was allowed free rein in lifting cargo. Securities entered the country in pouches on the flights, and fencing stolen securities soon became a rich source of profit. Gambino's heroin smuggling operation has been estimated by Federal investigators to be second only to gambling as Gambino's most profitable business."
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