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School Shooting - Conyers, Georgia, 2007.
An analysis of the events leading up to and following the school shooting in Conyers, Georgia in 1999.
1,913 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper focuses on the school shooting at the Heritage High School in Conyers, Georgia in May, 1999. It summarizes the actual shooting incident and analyzes the available signals and signs to determine if the shooting could have been prevented. The paper then evaluates the actions of the school administration and the parents after the incident. The paper concludes by discussing possible scenarios on whether the shooting could have been prevented.
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School Shooting - Conyers, GA
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"Conflict resolution programs and preventive measures do not begin and end with the school or its administration but rather, it should start at the child's home. For one, how come Solomon had access to the guns - it is assumed that his parents own the guns he used for the shooting? Parents should be first and foremost on the lookout for changes in their children and a healthy, loving and open communication atmosphere should be maintained at home in order to encourage children to talk about their problems. Solomon's parent could have "possibly" prevented the incident if they were more aware of what's going on with their son. An on-camera statement, given exclusively to CNN by Mae Dean Daniele, offered no explanation for Thursday's shootings by her son, Thomas "T.J." Solomon Jr. (CNN News, 1999). Solomon's mother stating such is no excuse because she as a parent, she should have been more attentive to how her son has been acting up prior to the event. AS the NMHA states, "Knowing how to talk with your child about school safety issues could be critical in recognizing and preventing acts of violence, and will play an important role in easing fear and anxieties about their personal safety (NMHA, 2006)." But like everything after the fact, it is difficult to second-guess the actions of people."
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"Shooting an Elephant", 2002.
An analysis of "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss a reaction to the story by George Orwell called "Shooting of an Elephant". By understanding the reasons for his actually shooting the elephant, we can see how the major themes of the story intermingle with this act. The notions of human waste and hunter/gatherer systems come to mind, as well as the relationship with man and nature.
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McCune V. Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting Range, 2006.
A look at the case of "McCune v. Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting Range", which was a case about injuries incurred during a paintball game.
1,149 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the case of "McCune v. Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting Range". According to the paper, Christine McCune brought an action for negligence and strict liability against the Myrtle Beach Indoor Shooting Range for injuries that she sustained while she was playing a game of paintball.
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"The Shooting Range's theory was that there is no issue of material fact, because she knowingly signed the waiver that released the Shooting Range from liability, and that getting hit in the face by a paintball is one of the risks inherently associated with playing a game of paintball. They also asserted that McCune's comparative fault, or the fact that she was well aware that the face mask did not fit her properly, and still continued to wear it, barred her recovery under comparative negligence statutes. The legal issue in this case is whether express assumption or implied assumption of risk is involved. Express assumption of risk involves the situation where the parties contract in advance that the plaintiff will relieve the defendant of his/her legal duty toward the plaintiff. For implied assumption of risk, the plaintiff must either establish a prima facie case for negligence. McCune's defense was based on express assumption of risk, since she signed a release from liability prior to playing paintball. Prior rulings have held that defenses based on express assumption of risk must be examined in the terms for exculpatory contracts. The appellate court, relying on earlier decisions, stated that an exculpatory clause will never be construed to exempt a party from liability from his own negligence in the absence of clear language indicating that such was the intent of the parties."
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"Shooting an Elephant", 2007.
An analysis of the overall goal of George Orwell's essay, "Shooting an Elephant".
1,173 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the overall goal of George Orwell's essay, "Shooting an Elephant." It explains that the essay's goal is to describe an individual incident that could be used to characterize the entire concept of white domination of the East. The paper analyzes Orwell's use of language to help convey the significance of this event in his life, and the potential implications for the entire notion of imperialism.
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"So the overall goal of "Shooting an Elephant" is to describe an individual incident that could be used to characterize the entire concept of white domination of the East. Orwell's skill as a writer enables him to take-on such a task in an understandable and relatable manner. He was not hated because of who he was as an individual, but because of what he stood for as a white authority figure. However, he shows how the shooting of the elephant proved to himself that imperial rule was generally superficial in every meaningful way."
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British Imperialism in George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant", 2002.
A summary and analysis of George Orwell's work "Shooting an Elephant", with an emphasis on the English policeman in the story.
1,525 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses George Orwell's work, "Shooting an Elephant". The paper focuses on the English policeman in the story and how he feels about his role as a law enforcement figure in Burma, as well as how he feels about the British presence in the country and British imperialism in general.
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"Of course, it is difficult to put oneself in the position of the policeman. It is impossible to say, definitively, what one's course of action would be, unless one was presented in the identical circumstance. For this reason, passing judgment and making moral determinations is inappropriate and highly speculative. However, barring that impossible feat of appearing as a British police officer in occupied Burma, it is possible to speculate as to possible alternative courses of action."
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George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant", 2005.
An examination of George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant", focusing on the concept of maintaining power through the use of force.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 62.95
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The following paper examines George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant". In particular, the paper examines the absurdity of seeking to maintain power through the use of force. Among other things, the paper examines how Orwell's brief tale is also a tale about British imperialism in the early twentieth century and a wry examination of how the "white man's" power in the East stole from him much of his own freedom by forcing him to assume a particular role for the entertainment of the natives.
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"Among twentieth century novelists and political commentators, George Orwell enjoys a high station. Among his many political works, the short essay, "Shooting an Elephant", is considered to be one of his most trenchant and provocative. With that in mind, the following paper will examine Orwell's 1936 essay and assess its relationship to the historical period within which it was crafted; the paper will also examine how historical change is revealed in the text. Ultimately, what should emerge is that this brief essay is a sociological examination of the final death throes of a once-mighty British Empire; it is also an examination into European colonialism more generally. Without further ado then, it is to George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" that this paper now turns. As noted previously, Orwell's 1936 essay (or column, if you will) was released at a time when the British Empire was in decline."
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"Shooting an Elephant", 2005.
This paper examines the concept of free will as presented in George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" and by existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre.
905 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that the major assumption in George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is that the average individual often withholds from exercising his or her free will and falls victim to determinism. The author points out that Orwell emphasizes the general emotions of the Englishman when he writes that the man was hated by a large number of people and was always an obvious target, since he was seen as an oddball. The paper concludes that determinism overtook this Englishman when he let external forces, such as the natives' previous actions towards him, come into play in his ultimate decision.
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"In the book, "Being and Nothingness", Sartre explores issues such as free will and determinism. Sartre argues that in order to make a decision or to choose, nothing other than one's own consciousness can motivate the decision. Sartre goes on to explain that only the consciousness can make predictions about the future, and the consciousness can will an act to achieve some future outcome. In other words our, own consciousness determines in what particular way we will ultimately choose to act in accordance to a personal value scheme we have somewhat constructed of what actions ought to be and ought not to be done. However, the problem arises when we begin to witness that no action is free from outside influences or forces."
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"Shooting an Elephant", 2004.
An analysis of George Orwell's book, "Shooting an Elephant".
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper reviews the book, "Shooting an Elephant," written by George Orwell. The paper contends that Orwell's hatred for English imperialism is one of the main themes of this story. The paper presents excerpts from the book to illustrate the author's use of clear diction and powerful images. The paper discusses the emotional intensity of the scenes that is so aptly heightened to effectively move readers and to win them over to the author's side. The way the elephant and his innocence is portrayed highlights Orwell's use of emotional manipulation to capture readers' attention and control their feelings.
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"George Orwell's hatred for English imperialism was one of the main themes of his story, 'Shooting an elephant'. The fact that his books have animals in them and they tell intriguing stories about animals says a great deal about his interest in natural settings. These natural settings were used to highlight political meaning of his stories. The story gives the reader an insightful depiction of the life of an animal in the Burmese land. But it's not a shallow portrayal and neither should it be taken for its literal meaning. What is significant in the depiction is the way the author has connected his life with that of the animal to express his utter abhorrence of imperialist forces and the dehumanization of Burmese. There was no sense of sympathy in Burmese who themselves had regularly been subjected to brutality by dark imperialist powers."
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Shooting an Elephant, 2002.
This paper is a critical analysis of George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant".
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This paper examines George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" and how the author uses metaphors to represent his feelings on imperialism, the internal conflict between his personal morals, and his duty to his country.
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"Orwell expresses his conflicting views regarding imperialism throughout the essay by using three examples of oppression and by deliberately using his introspection on imperialism. In this story, Orwell is taking part in imperialism by proving his power and dignity to the natives presenting imperialism metaphorically through the use of animals. He is using the elephant as a symbol of imperialism representing power as an ?untamed animal that has control over the village? (Orwell, 559). He uses a large and very powerful animal to represent a significant metaphor for imperialism. In doing so he leads to the understanding that the power behind imperialism is only as strong as its dominant rulers."
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JFK's Shooting, 2006.
A look at the events before and after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
1,424 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper looks at the events prior to the assassination of JFK. It provides a brief overview of this presidency and then gives a detailed account of the hours after his assassination. It analyzes the behavior of Lyndon Johnson who was to replace JFK as president.
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"An assassin shot John F. Kennedy to death on November 22, 1963, as Kennedy rode through the streets of Dallas, Texas. His death continued the unhappy tradition, that, since William H. Harrison, every American President elected in a year ending in "0" had died in office. These were Harrison (1840), Abraham Lincoln (1860), James A. Garfield (1880), William McKinley (1900), Warren G. Harding (1920), and Franklin D. Roosevelt (1940). Obviously, this is an important event in media history as its occurrence not only maintains the seemingly strange tradition of the aforementioned pattern, but also leaves many wondering about the assassin, his motives, and the circumstances surrounding the death of a largely beloved leader. In addition, it also causes the nation to speculate about the future as President Johnson takes the helm and the world mourns the death of Kennedy."
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School Shootings, 2002.
A detailed look at the effects of school shootings in public schools.
2,876 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper examines how America has experienced a rise in the number of public school shootings in recent years and how school shootings have been occurring with increasing regularity. It discusses how they are being studied and how experts have put together traits of those who may bring a gun to school and open fire and how in addition, gun laws are being looked at to see if they are too lax. It recounts the Columbine shooting and other incidents and looks at how they have served to make the nation stronger and more prepared for future possible incidents. It describes how following a school shooting, schools work to better their security, lower their bully tolerance and work to be sure their students and faculty are safe.
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Introduction
How is it Handled
After a Shooting Happens
Punishments
Effects on Society
Gun Laws
What Can Be Done
Conclusion
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"Immediately after a shooting occurs the first thing the school does is to cooperate with law enforcement officials, as well as other officials. After the legal aspects are dealt with the immediate concern is the emotional healing of the students who attend the school and those in the surrounding communities. There is a serious risk of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in students who have been exposed to a school shooting. Schools that have experienced a school shooting immediately bring in a number of counselors to begin the process of working through the anxiety, fear and grief that many students and teachers feel as a result of being involved in any capacity with a school shooting."
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Officer Shootings, 2002.
A discussion of the cases involving police officers shooting suspects.
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of officer shootings. The writer explores the basis for the shootings, and possible preventative measures for the future. The paper provides several examples of instances where suspects were shot and killed by police officers. The witnesses' and attending officers' accounts are discussed.
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"Across the nation the news pumps information to the public about officers shooting suspects. Many times the shootings get scrutiny because the shootings are accused of being racially motivated. Other times they receive attention because the family of the victim alleges the victim did nothing that warranted being shot. In most cases the shootings are ruled as valid or reasonable, however that doesn?t mean there was no other solution. An officer is in a split second decision any time a shooting occurs. While one would never suggest that an officer endanger himself or others there are sometimes things that can be done to prevent the need for a shooting."
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Strategic Explanation of KAL Shoot-Down, 2001.
This paper looks at the shooting down of KAL flight 007 during the Reagan administation in 1982.
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This essay is an examination of the shoot-down of KAL flight 007 in 1982. The author puts forth the idea that KAL 007 was used by the Reagan administration to test Soviet radar capabilities and that once the plane was shot down by Soviet fighters, the disaster was covered up.
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"Official reports claimed the 747 was shot down, crashed into the ocean, and disappeared. No large debris from the crash was every recovered, however. The Soviets claimed they had found the plane in 300 feet of water off an island near Japan , but never removed the wreckage. Only tiny pieces of the plane and small body parts were ever found. The small sizes of the pieces recovered indicate depressurization of the cabin, and that the plane was not destroyed in the air."
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School Shootings, 2007.
An analysis of school shootings and how things have changed in the last fifty years.
976 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper shows how school shootings have made the news for over a decade now, but the roots of these shootings go back many years. The paper examines how school shootings are another way our society is becoming more violent, unhappy and consumed with hatred. They indicate problems at the very root of society; children are supposed to be the hope for the future but they increasingly do not see a future ahead of them. The paper suggests that creating a less violent society might help decrease school shootings. The paper discusses how school shootings are the result of a disintegrating society and to fix the problem, society needs to change.
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"School violence is not a new phenomenon. The first study of school violence occurred in the 1970s, when the federal government sent the Safe School Study to principles, students, and teachers around the country (Kondrasuk et al.). Some of the first modern recorded school violence began in the 1970s, and has continued until today. Many people feel school violence is on the rise, and that may be true. A group of authors cite, "The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) stated that 71% of public elementary and secondary schools experienced at least one violent incident in the 1999-2000 school year and 36% reported at least one violent crime to the police during that time" (Kondrasuk et al.)."
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Joseph E. Brown of Georgia, 2002.
An extensive study of the rise to power of Georgia's governor Joseph E. Brown in the antebellum South.
7,465 words (approx. 29.9 pages), 41 sources, APA, $ 164.95
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This in-depth paper discusses the rise to power of Governor Joseph E. Brown of Georgia during the Antebellum Period (1840-1860) in American History. It argues that Brown's rise was based on his support for states' rights, his common man roots and popularity. The paper describes that his power was a championship of the common Georgian causes, slavery, and a division within the Democratic Party. It equates Brown's success with the fact that he was a true Georgian and never dealt with national politics. The paper concludes that Brown used his power as Governor to lead Georgia out of the Union, when most Georgians wanted to remain in the Union.
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State Senator Joseph E. Brown and His Common Man Roots: 1849-1851
The Georgia Democratic State Convention of 1857
Governor Joseph E. Brown and the March to War: 1857-1860
The Election of Lincoln and the Georgia Convention on Secession: 1860-1861
The Georgian Joseph E. Brown: Conclusions
Bibliography
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"A defining moment in American history was the cannon shot that could be heard across the country. At 4:30 in the morning on April 12, 1861, Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard (b. 1818 ? d. 1893), under the orders of Confederate President Jefferson Davis (b. 1808 ? d. 1889), opened fire on the besieged Fort Sumter in the Charleston, South Carolina, harbor, starting the American Civil War (1861-1865). The following day, Georgia Governor Joseph Emerson Brown (b. 1821 ? d. 1894) received a telegram from the newly appointed Confederate Secretary of War, Leroy P. Walker (b. 1817 ? d. 1884), informing Brown of the events in South Carolina. Walker wrote, ?I must beg you at once without more delay to furnish my requisition for troops of March 9th. . . I trust you will concur with me in the opinion that the emergency of the case demands instant action.? As Governor Brown read this letter he must have felt apprehensive. On the previous January 19th, using his power and popularity, Brown had lead Georgia out of the Union during a state convention, but now the first shots of a rebellion had been fired. This Southern Rebellion would surely lead to the creation of an independent Confederated States of America. At this point Brown must choose between the protection of Georgia and the protection of the newly born Confederate States of America. Brown quickly began writing his response to Secretary Walker."
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