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The Synoptic Problem and the Logia Sayings Source, 2005.
An attempt to understand the effect of the Logia, or "Q", sayings source on the scholarship of the modern synoptic problem.
2,594 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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Many centuries of religious scholarship exists in writing. The focus of this paper is that of Christian and New Testament studies. More specifically, it examines the synoptic problem and its answer in the form of the two-source hypothesis. As a major part of the two source theory, is the postulation of a hypothetical document of sayings, called the 'Q' source, or as it was known earlier on in the twentieth century, the 'Logia' sayings source. It was not until the late nineteenth century that much of the scholarship on the Q source started in earnest. This paper examines how, from its humble beginnings in the eighteenth century, Q has exploded as one of the most contentious topics of debate among scholars.
Outline
The Synoptic Problem
The Two Source Hypothesis
History of Q
Current Q Studies
Structure of Q
Objections to Q
Conclusions
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"Currently, we are still treading much water in the form of Q studies. The relatively recent archaeological discovery at Nag Hummadi in 1945 revealed a document of refreshingly amazing use to us. While excavating the finds in Egypt, archaeologist discovered the Gospel of Thomas, an ancient text calling itself a gospel and comprising of several supposed sayings of Jesus. This helps us in our studies of Q by giving Q added support. Before Thomas, no other sayings source had been found, or at least a text comprised solely of sayings. Therefore, Q's existence as a sayings source had not been taken as seriously as after this discovery. "
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Open Source, 2003.
Written in the form of an organizational briefing, this paper looks at the benefits and drawbacks of open-source software and its effects on Sigma Corporation.
2,687 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This briefing evaluates the pros and cons of open-source software and provides a recommendation to management at the Sigma Corporation regarding open-source strategies. While Sigma has developed a sound information technology (IT) infrastructure and employs a highly skilled IT staff, increasing IT costs have caused the company to examine ways to reduce IT expenses without affecting the effectiveness of the IT program. It defines open-source whereby the product is distributed with the source code. There are risks associated with open-source. The process is not quite mature, so users assume some risk in using these products. Open-source comes with no warranties and no maintenance agreements. A more detailed summary of the pros and cons of open-source is found in this briefing. The paper concludes that open-source is a viable and wise option for Sigma and outlines a strategy for moving the company in that direction.
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"The Sigma Corporation has been in the office supply business for over fifty years and has built a reputation of prompt service with low prices. The reputation for prompt service has been attributed to the company?s computerized inventory system that automatically orders new materials from the manufacturer at specified intervals. The low prices are maintained by keeping company costs to a minimum while getting the job done. The CEO of Sigma, Sigmund Saveabuck, is always looking for ways to save costs in order to maintain a competitive advantage."
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The Use of Open Source Software, 2006.
A research paper on the legal implications for European Union governments concerning the use of open source software in government and public service.
11,532 words (approx. 46.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 225.95
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This research paper focuses on European Union (EU) government policy relating to market economies of open source software. The paper discusses the official position and current EU policies regarding open source software, examines a legal case study concerning open source software vs. proprietary software and looks at Brazil's policy regarding this subject. Additionally, the paper looks into EU intellectual property law and a new proposed software patent directive and how each will affect open source legality in the EU.
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Current EU Software Policy: Any Directives,
Regulations, White-papers and Official Documents
Detailing the Current Official Position of the European
Union on Software
Free and Open Source Software versus Proprietary
Software Legal Case Study -
How will E.U. Governments be Affected if They Follow
the Brazilian Example, and its Effect on E.U.
Intellectual Property Policy?
How will E.U. Intellectual Property Law and New
Proposed Software Patent Directive Affect Open
Source Legality in the EU?
Legal Cases that Set Precedents for Intellectual
Property Concern in Open Source Software Use
Conclusion and Summary
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"The "Television without Frontiers Directive" focuses on the creation of necessary conditions to allowing television broadcasts free movement all across the EU region. Secondly "Communication" of 2004 clarifies the method by the Directive is applied in relation to the interactive techniques of advertising that are yet new." (Information Society and Media, 2005) Other issues are yet under review and are stated to have the capacity to result in amendments of the TVWF Directive or the new directives proposal by 2005 years end. Other EU policy framework is inclusive of regulations that "promote competition between infrastructure providers and service providers while ensuring access for user of networks and citizen's rights; measures on copyright and digital rights management; access to and use of public information, as specified under the Public Sector Information Directive; and eInclusion, ensuring that all Europeans can access the new generation of digital content and services." (Information Society and Media, 2005)"
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Open Source Software, 2002.
Examines what factors contribute to governments choosing open source software or proprietary software.
3,388 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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Open source software has recently emerged as the front runner for many industries as the primary method of code production, as it is widely predicted to provide more options for its users in a quicker, quality improved and cost effective format than the more traditional proprietary software. Linux, the dominant player in the market, is a considerable threat to the Microsoft operating system, which has successfully established itself in the global market. Beyond its commercial potential, open source software possesses a potential goldmine in the government sector. However, questions regarding security and privacy continue to plague government officials in their pursuits of this option. This paper provides an overview of open source software as well as proprietary software and their primary components. It provides an evaluation of government options in relation to the products available on the market and discusses the social construction of open source software versus the technological determinism of proprietary software. The paper includes colored graphs.
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"The Linux operating system is the chief product that many new open source customers consider as their primary choice. Many IT experts find that Linux is more powerful when enthusiasm is brought into the picture (Zetlin 38). Therefore, learning the ins and outs of the system can take some time and may require some work beyond normal business hours. For this reason, training in Linux and other similar open source offerings should be a primary concern for IT professionals in order to improve its potential and to reduce the possibility of security flaws."
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Open Source and Open Standards in Ecommerce, 2007.
An in-depth look at the use of open source solutions and standards in the world of e-commerce.
4,190 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper reviews, evaluates and discusses the emergence and use of open source solutions and standards. The paper reviews the importance, benefits and pitfalls of open source solutions and critically evaluates the future. The paper is written in a two-column format.
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Introduction
The Wonder Years
The Market For OSS
The Public and Private Sectors
Open-Source-A-Me, The Enterprise Structure
Why Open Source Me? Pros, Cons and The Future
Benefits
The Future
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"MySQL is the overall leader in Open Source databases with over 5 million active installations across the globe and is by the one of the most successful Open Source solutions."
"It is one of the few Open Source software solutions that are available under the dual-license model as it is available both for under GPL and commercial license. MaxDB, which has it's origins as a commercial DB software solution was developed as a result of an alliance between MySQL and SAP to form a market leading enterprise solution, which is capable of running high-end mission-critical applications."
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Open and Closed Source Software, 2005.
An analysis of the pros and cons of open and closed source software.
3,109 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper discusses the respective benefits of open and closed source software from a cost-effectiveness perspective for the RMIT University. The paper describes the background of the problem, a brief overview of open and closed source applications, and presents a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages. An analysis of the findings is followed by a summary of the research and recommendations for the university in the conclusion.
Introduction
Background and Overview
Open Source Applications
Closed Source Applications
Analysis
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"Open source software can be purchased for little or no cost, and future upgrades are also obtainable free of charge (Wayner, 2000; Lopez, 2004). Rechtman points out that open-source applications such as Gnumeric, an Excel-like spreadsheet, or Ximian, a desktop organizer that combines features of Palm OS and Microsoft Outlook, cost virtually nothing to install. "In fact," he says, "they are freely available for download from the Internet" (p. 67). According to Kim, educators in particular stand to gain from open source alternatives. "More importantly," she adds, "they may also find a new and improved way to teach" (emphasis added) (p. 15). This was also the finding of Cowpland who reports that a partnership between Corel and three academic institutions in the Ottawa area resulted in the development of pilot programs using Corel LINUX OS and WordPerfect 8 for Linux: "While the project is just finishing its first year, administrators have noticed an increase in the desire of their students to continue pursuing computer technology in upper years. They anticipate rolling out the program on a potentially wider scale for next year" (p. 62)."
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Open Source Intelligence, 2008.
This paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of open source intelligence.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses five intelligence gathering techniques; human, signal, imagery, measurement and signature and open source. The paper focuses on the open source method of acquiring information that, according to many specialists, is one of the best means of obtaining information in today's technological era. The paper looks at its advantages and disadvantages and concludes that this technique should be seen as a complementary source of intelligence and its results should be properly integrated in the general process of decision making.
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"The intelligence communities around the world are each in their turn distinctive systems of information determined by their national objectives and characteristics. However, there are particular elements that represent common practices for the entire secret service community, such as the collection techniques used to acquire information from all types of sources. The evolution of technology and the improvement of the conditions in which the collection of intelligence is done have determined though the preferential use of certain techniques which make the information more available. From this point of view, open source intelligence can be seen as one of the most accessible and useful source of information. Although it has it shortcomings, it is a means of information gathering that is being used more and more by the secret services."
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Synoptic Problem of the Periscopes, 2004.
This paper discusses different opinions of the synoptic problem of the Periscopes, the narratives or literary sub-units of Mark and Mathew.
2,880 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper explains that the first and foremost problem of the periscopes was known as the Griesbach Hypothesis, then the Two Gospel Hypothesis, and now the Synoptic Problem, which is a question of literary dependence. The author points out that, at present, there is a consensus only on the two-source theory; according to this, the Gospel of Mark (or some earlier form of that Gospel) and the Gospel of Matthew form the basis of the canonical Gospel, which was proven by the fact that most of the narrative matter in Mark is present in Matthew and in Luke. This paper concludes that it is not possible to know which of the Gospels is the first Gospel without obtaining further conclusive evidence because the evidence of today is at best circumstantial and judgmental.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"According to most literary critics, literary dependence occurs when there is overlap in content, or parallels in the order of passages, and verbal agreements. The first point of there being overlap in content is not accepted by many critics, as obviously there will be overlap in the events described in the synoptic Gospels. This would happen if any of the three methods of the writing of the Gospel: eyewitness, oral tradition, or literary dependence. Since the same history that is being written, there has to be a lot of stories that will be common to all versions of the Gospels."
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Free Software and Open Source Software, 2006.
This paper discusses the differences between the terms 'free Software' and 'open source software'.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses free software and open source software, noting that free software actually refers to software providing specific kinds of freedom to users, while "open source software" means that the user is made privy to the code so he or she can change the software as well as use it. The writer maintains that much of the argument dates to 1984 and the publication of the "Gnu Manifesto," written by Richard Stallman.
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"Software developers differ on the relative value of the terms "free software" or "open source software." The terms are not completely identical. Free software could be any software for which no charge is made, though it actually refers to software providing specific kinds of freedom to users, while "open source software" means that the user is made privy to the code so he or she can change the software as well as use it. By either name, the associated vision of software and users challenges the usual idea of copyright and intellectual property."
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Coal as an Energy Source, 2007.
A research proposal exploring the environmental viability of coal as an energy source.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses how the use of fossil fuels is a threat to sustainability if current usage patterns continue to harm the environment and rely on an uncertain long-term supply. The paper looks at the use of coal and relates that there is an increased potential to exploit this abundant resource in a manner that is sustainable, produces minimal harm to the environment and meets growing energy demands until non fossil fuel energy resources can be developed. The paper discusses potential source material for this research.
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The Potential of Coal for Meeting Future Energy Needs
Research Guide: Probing the Issue
Potential Biases: Navigating Personal Values and Issues
Potential Source Material for This Research
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"One of the most significant environmental issues affecting long-term sustainability is the world's extensive energy use. Despite claims that the world is dependent on oil, the situation is much more pervasive than that. In fact, modern societies are entirely dependent on energy. Fossil fuels are one of the most effective energy resources that civilization currently exploits. Technology and infrastructure for utilizing these resources are far more extensive than for any other kind of energy resource, currently making fossil fuels the preferred choice."
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Expertise as a Source of Power, 2005.
Discusses expertise as a source of power in an organization.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses expertise--both manufactured and genuine--as a source of power in an organization. It defines the meaning of expertise in the business world and its function as a valuable commodity.
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"There are a number of ways to establish bases of organizational power but one of the most effective of these is through the personal characteristic known as expertise ..."
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Open Source Development Model, 2002.
An explanation of the open source development model.
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This paper discusses open source development model for commercial use. The paper examines how the large corporations played a part in its development.
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Solar Power: A Viable Energy Source, 2005.
A look at the feasibility of solar power as an energy source.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses solar energy in terms of natural resource economics and relates it to the concept of free market environmentalism. The paper also explains the benefits of using solar power as an energy source as opposed to fossil fuels.
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"Since the oil embargo, oil price increases have been a concern for many nations, especially for the United States. Today's high fuel prices speak to the imperative to find alternative energy sources to fossil fuels. Solar power is one such potentially viable alternative. Why use solar power? In addition to its value as an environmentally clean source of energy, solar power has economic value in terms of being a renewable resource that can be controlled by the nation or region using..."
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"The Source", 2002.
A historical analysis of James Michener's "The Source".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss the book "The Source" by James Michener and will seek the meaning historically that describes the Jewish perspective on history within the a 12,000 year period. The paper will tell of how the resettling of Jews throughout differing lands affected them, along with the "heretic" labels they carried and how they dealt with them. By analyzing these components of this tribe of people, we can see how they intertwined with a world mainly dominated by Christians and Muslims.
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"One Source" Program, 2002.
This paper looks at Charles Schwab's "One Source" Program, the New York Stock Exchange's pioneer on-line investment banking program.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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Among the many investment vehicles offered by Charles Schwab on-line are mutual funds. A specific mutual funds program offered by Charles Schwab is the "One Source Online" program. This paper compares this program with similar programs offered by other companies. The writer discusses the aspects an investor would want to consider when choosing a company with which to invest.
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"A mutual fund is a particular type of investment company. Specifically, a mutual fund is an open-end investment company. An open-end investment company is one that does not have a fixed amount of capital stock, and continues to sell additional shares to the public as demand warrants. As an open-end investment company, a mutual fund also repurchases the outstanding shares in the fund when such shares are surrendered by shareholders. The term mutual indicates that the investment company represents a mutual pooling of the investment funds of a large number of people who share in the outcome of the combined investment of those funds. The value of a share in a mutual fund is determined by the market value of the investment holdings of the mutual fund."
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