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A Tendency toward God, 2007.
A discussion on Man's tendency to lean towards God or some other presence in this world.
1,041 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the natural tendency of human beings to lean towards God or some other force or presence in the world. The paper describes the infinite nature of God. It discusses this concept as it relates to the concepts expressed in quantum physics and then discusses it from the point of view of Christianity and spirituality.
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"If God is Mind and infinite, there can be only one Mind. Human beings are turning to it all the time for good ideas. It is logical that human beings would sense and want to know intimately the source of their existence. Religions and rituals have sprung from this natural desire. I believe that all human beings wonder at one time or another about the nature of existence. Some have more confidence that they can eventually understand it than others do, and that accounts for those who seem disinterested. They may have given up, or they think and wonder about God rarely. Or they have come upon an explanation for existence that satisfies them, at least, superficially, but doesn't include a concept of Creator. Even so, these same disinterested people are sometimes "converted" as a result of experiencing God's presence, and they end up turning to a whole new way of life."
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Roots of Suicidal Tendencies, 2003.
An examination of the various behavioral, biological, and genetic causes of suicide.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how people of all ages attempt suicide: men, women, and even young children, the rich as well as the poor, and how no one is immune to this tragedy. It analyzes the different factors that can lead to the taking of one's own life. It shows how suicide is not a normal response to extreme stress, but a response that occurs in vulnerable individuals who have developed a psychiatric illness; it is the chemical imbalance of serotonin in the brain that fails to stop these people from taking extreme actions.
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"Depression can arise from different reasons and when a depressed person?s threshold of stress-endurance is crossed he/she might try to escape the pain by quitting life. Many people face similar problems and overcome them, but others don?t. According to Dr. John Mann suicide is, ?not a normal response to extreme stress; it?s a response that occurs in vulnerable individuals who?ve developed a psychiatric illness.? In other words although life circumstances can and do push a victim towards suicide, a person with a healthy brain chemistry is not even going to think of suicide. Normal, average brain chemistry will not create these kinds of thoughts."
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"The Odyssey", 2007.
Examines the role of the gods, fate and human morality in Homer's poem.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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Despite the fact that Homer's gods and goddesses often behave like petty, vindictive, and spoiled men and women, Homer's Olympian deities remain powerful beings who play a critical role in shaping human destiny. The paper shows that Homer's Olympians are not more moral than their human counterparts in terms of their actions and various types of involvement over the course of the story line of the epic poem "The Odyssey." It shows, however, in the face of the gods' tendencies to play favorites amongst humans and to manipulate the fate of mortals, human hubris is powerless. Fate, or the will of the gods may be cruel and unfair, but it is inexorable.
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"The tale's stated reason for Odysseus' extensive wanderings lie in the fact that the hero has offended the god of the seas, whose favor he requires so he can return home via boat. Odysseus was trapped in the lair of the man-eating Cyclops, and cleverly blinded the beast so he could escape. One might say that it was fair that Odysseus committed such an action. If he had not, he would have sacrificed not only his own life, but also the life of the other sailors in his care. "Eater of guests/under your roof! Zeus and the gods have paid you!'" cries Odysseus. (9:522-523)"
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Adolescent Sex Offenders, 2006.
A look at the problem of child sex offenders, its prevalence in society and the tendency to overlook the seriousness of the problem.
1,544 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper begins by explaining how a child sex offender is defined and then takes a look at the reasons that make it difficult to determine its prevalence in society. The paper points out that the tendency to under report child sex offense cases as well as the tendency to downplay or dismiss the sexually abusive conduct as simple sexual curiosity make dealing with the problem more difficult. The paper also discusses problems with the way law enforcement handles child sex offense cases and the unfortunate results of not taking seriously this very threatening behavior. Additionally, the paper describes the differences between male child sex offenders and female child sex offenders and discusses some of the treatment options now available for these offenders.
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"In addition to the fact that treatment and counseling are often suggested as opposed to criminal prosecution, is the fact that minors are often given the opportunity top plea bargain out of more serious charges, and therefore avoid the stigma of the, "sex offender" for the remainder of their lives. This leniency does more to enable the behavior in the future, than cure the problem and help the individual in the meantime. Additionally, it does nothing to reward brave victims for asserting their rights to be free from sexual assaults regardless of the age of the persecutor."
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Hollywood Heroes, 2006.
This paper examines the portrayal of heroic characters in film as detailed in "A Certain Tendency of the American Cinema" written by Robert Ray, while focusing on the two leading characters in the 1993 film "The Fugitive."
2,112 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explores Ray's book "A Certain Tendency of the American Cinema," in which the author points out how, in classic Hollywood films, a dichotomy between the "outlaw hero" and the "official hero" not only exists but converges in a delicate balance. The writer of this paper discusses how this specific balance allows one type of hero to have the characteristics of the other type and vice versa. This paper focuses on the two leading characters, both portrayed as heroes, albeit differently, in the 1993 film "The Fugitive." This paper analyzes the characteristic and personality traits of both characters while clearly describing how their actions reinforce the process of crossing over into the realm of the official hero.
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"Another way Kimball defies traits of the classic outlaw hero is that he lacks "distrust of civilization...represented by women and marriage," which Ray attributes to the outlaw hero. Near the beginning of the movie, Kimball mockingly wards off the men who ogle at his wife Helen at a party hosted by the Devlyn-McGreggor pharmaceutical firm. Later, he justifiably shows anger over his wife's death and repeatedly sees Helen's warm countenance in his sleep. His actions, feelings, and dreams all show that he is still very much in love with his late wife. In general, the characterization of Dr. Kimball as an outlaw hero, coupled with his set of traits as an official hero, allows him to move between the two extremes without having to choose either one or the other. This duplicity reinforces Ray's idea of how "the parallel existence of these two contradictory traditions evinced the general pattern of American mythology: the denial of the necessity for choice."
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Xenophobia and the German People, 2006.
This paper explores the reasons behind Germany's tendency towards xenophobia and the government's plan to change the nation's attitude.
1,959 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper describes Germany, an active member of the European Union, as one of eastern Europe's richest and most populous nations, yet the country still has a major problem with its citizen's tendency toward xenophobia. This paper examines the history of Germany which was the only group of tribal people that were never conquered by the Romans. So much of western thought, the system of law and government as well as our view of the world is still marked by the influence of ancient Greco-Roman culture, which would explain why Germany may not have this same mindset. The writer of this paper details the differences between today's Germany and that of the middle ages and the 19th century. The concerns of the native Germans during those periods extended to the influx of the Jewish people and the anti-Christian activities of the Gypsies. This paper discusses the various strategies and methods being utilized by the government to combat xenophobia in Germany and improve the country's image around the world.
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"Rome still may have contained the migration of the Germans if the now powerful Roman Catholic Church did not declare Arian Christianity Heresy and begin to burn its adherents at the stake. From that point on, the German people never were entirely comfortable with the Roman Papacy. The German tribes were not conquered during Rome's time of greatest influence, and only were brought into the world of non-Arian Catholicism by ruse. It is possible because of this separation; there existed a sense of difference between the people of Germany and almost everyone else who inhabited Europe through the time of Charlemagne and the Middle Ages. The Internet site, Alien Travel guide tells us that Ancient tribes such as the Franks, the Goths, the Teutons and the Vandals once inhabited the region of Germany."
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Research Analysis: SENTRI Program, 2005.
This paper applies central tendency measurements to researching the value of the secure electronic network for travelers rapid inspection (SENTRI) system in facilitating crossing the US/Mexico border.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that this research project on SENTRI included a sample of the population of 100 business travelers who regularly travel between Mexico and San Diego. The author reports using a questionnaire inquiring about how many travelers were looking into enrolling into the SENTRI program to reduce their wait time at the border. The paper relates that, using central tendency for the analysis of the collected data, the research indicates that there are advantages to business travelers participating in the SENTRI program. The author cites that business travelers enrolled in the SENTRI program are experiencing a reduced waiting time of a mere ten to fifteen minutes one-way. The paper concludes that similar research designs can help businesses make executive decisions. The paper includes tables and graphs.
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"The following are two tables containing data collected for the purposes of analyzing the feasibility of the SENTRI project. The first, Table A, contains data that was used to calculate central tendency. This table is the result of a 100-person poll that was conducted utilizing employees that traveled between Mexico and San Diego. Travelers that participated in the SENTRI program experienced the shortest wait, spending between 5 and 15 minutes on average. Travelers on foot spent on average 10 to 15 minutes waiting at the border."
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Nutrigenomics, 2004.
A discussion of nutrigenomics, the field of study concerned with determining whether certain foods will affect the gene expression pattern of key genes that affect the metabolism or the genetic tendency towards certain disease.
3,225 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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This paper first defines nutrigenomics and then goes on to explain the basic tenet of nutrigenomics, looks at its historical roots, and discuss some of the weaknesses, as well as the promises of this field of study.
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"Nutrigenomics is an important field of study. It finds its roots in modern times, because of the direct relation to advances in science and technology. Nutrigenomics also straddles the nature versus nurture divide. The publication of the relatively preliminary results of the Human Genome has given greater impetus to the idea of Nutrigenomics. One might assuredly say that the publication of the Human Genome is preliminary because the current versions of the genome are merely representatives of a very select group of individuals. (Lander et al., 2001; Venter et al., 2001) What makes individuals unique of course is the presence of single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs. It is these SNPs that give each of us our individuality. Hence each individual's genome is his or her genotype. A genotype is an individual's genome?the genetic coding that identifies the character traits that govern existence. In the context of Nutrigenomics, a genotype is the identification of genetic makeup that codes a person's proclivities to diseases and how this code reexpreses with the environment, specifically the diet. Directly related to a person's genotype is how this encoded information translates into how a person lives."
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?Code of the Street?, 2006.
This paper reviews Elijah Anderson's "Code of the Street," which details the film industry's common practice of glorifying gangs and low income minority communities as well as the news and media's tendency to shine a totally different light on this issue.
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This paper explores Elijah Anderson's book "Code of the Street" which details the manner in which popular culture glamorizes gangster life while the news media depicts urban slums as being overrun with violent criminals. In his book Anderson explains that there is in fact an intricate culture to life in poor minority communities. The author contends that this "code," or way of life, encompasses ideas regarding the manner in which families interact among themselves. This "code" is the result of the structural circumstances and cultural adaptations made by the people who live in these violent communities. In the context of Anderson's book, these structural circumstances are the situations individuals become involved in due to their place in society. This paper also discusses the film "Boyz N the Hood" which exemplifies and provides support for Anderson's theories. The film, designed to create awareness about life in violent communities, offers several significant scenes which are analyzed in this paper.
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Introduction
Significant Events in "Boyz N the Hood"
The Film's Events as They Apply to Anderson's Book
Conclusion
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"The "code" is the result of the structural circumstances and cultural adaptations made by the people who live in these violent communities. In the context of Anderson's book, structural circumstances are the situations individuals become involved in due to their place in society. An example of a structural circumstance would be the life of a decent single mother. Without the structure of a nuclear family, who become role models in the community the single mother "must work even harder to neutralize the draw of the street, and she does so mainly be being strict and by instilling decent values in her children. Cultural adaptations are the way they alter their behavior in order to survive in particular situations or environments. For example, decent families will often have to "code-switch" which means they may have to behave in a violent or vulgar street manner instead of the decent, respectful manner in which they have been taught in order to survive a situation."
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Juvenile Delinquency and Gangs, 2002.
Discusses the problem of gang violence in the United States and the media's tendency to exaggerate the problem.
1,676 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper explores the social problem of youth gangs in the United States. It looks at some of the historical roots of the problem, the increase in gang activity society is experiencing, and how the media tends to sensationalize and exaggerate the extent of the problem.
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"During the last decade, crime coverage by the media has increased dramatically, especially juvenile gang crime. The Center for Media and Public Affairs revealed in its study that from 1993 to1996 the U.S. homicide rate fell 20 percent, yet the ?media coverage of murders increased an incredible 721 percent? (Perrone, Chesney-Lind 1997). Therefore, it is not surprising that between June 1993 and January 1994, ?the number of Americans naming crime as the nation?s ?most important problem? increased six-fold?at a time when official crime statistics and victimization surveys showed little change? (Perrone, Chesney-Lind 1997). Critics charge the media with over-reporting and exaggeration of crime-related events and ?producing outputs of crime-related articles that bear little resemblance to official crime trends? (Perrone, Chesney-Lind 1997). For example, official crime statistic stories will downplay, ignore, or focus on certain statistics, thus creating a misrepresentation of the actual figures (Perrone, Chesney-Lind 1997). Critics claim this misrepresentation amounts to public manipulation."
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Child Abuse and Criminal Behaviors, 2002.
Assesses the theory that abused children have a higher tendency to become criminals in the future.
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This paper explores the correlation that is believed to exist between children that have been the victims of child abuse and the likelihood that these children will be more likely to participate in criminal acts - especially child abuse and domestic violence - when they themselves reach adolescence and adulthood.
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Substance Abuse, 2006.
A discussion regarding the correlation between drug addiction and the tendency to commit crime.
3,477 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper takes a look at the high percentage of drug abuse amongst prison inmates. According to the paper, the United States Bureau of Prisons (BOP) developed a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program in 1989, in an attempt to alter both the criminal and substance abuse behaviors of inmates. This paper attempts to determine which treatment programs are most effective in treating inmates with substance abuse problems.
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Introduction
Purpose
Problem
Review of Literature
Juvenile Correction Facilities
Discussion of Relevant Issues
Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendation
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"Indeed program retention is critical as it has been found to be a critical part of ensuring that treatment is effective. The authors explain that there is a positive correlation between long term outcomes and retention rates four both adults and adolescents. In their analysis Hser et al (2001) assessed the correlation between after treatment outcomes and program retention for adolescents in the Drug Abuse Treatment Outcomes Project. This assessment was conducted across a range of program types that were inclusive of short-term inpatient, residential, and outpatient drug-free (Hser et al 2001). The study found that longer stays in treatment (90 days or more) could be correlated with lower levels of substance abuse in addition to lower rates of arrest in the year following treatment. "
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Rich Kids and Crime, 2004.
This paper discusses that a new culture and "breed" of children, who come from wealthy backgrounds and whose behavior is characterized by a tendency towards crime, is developing.
1,735 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that, while societies in the Western world have become wealthier, the traditional cultural bonds and structures for youth guidance in communities have weakened; parents of these children express their affection by giving their children money and material possessions instead of love and positive guidance. The author points out that numerous reports indicate that rich kids are more inclined to commit crimes, knowing their parents have the resources to get them out of trouble. This paper stresses that crime among wealthy children is often an expression of neglect or rejection and a rebellion against a society that offers them no meaning.
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"Why do ?rich kids? get involved in crime? There are a number of possible reasons. One of the often-suggested reasons for this phenomenon is that rich kids are ?spoilt?. This means that wealthily children have too much time and money on their hands and, having exhausted their avenues of entertainment, turn to crime for thrills and excitement. Another view that many experts offer is that many rich kids are in fact neglected by their parents who are too busy making money to spend quality time with their offspring. This implies that parental neglect as a possible reason or catalyst for criminal activities. A study undertaken in the UK stresses the connection between a lack of parental supervision and the number of children from wealthy home that turn to crime."
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Hamlet as Procrastinator, 2006.
An analysis of the character of William Shakespeare's Hamlet and how his tendency to procrastinate cost him his life.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper examines and analyzes the character of Hamlet, explaining that he may be one of the most famous procrastinators in the history of literature. The paper points out that this trait is possibly one of the reasons that the play has maintained its popularity over the ages and that it is a trait with which we can all readily identify. The paper analyzes this trait in Hamlet and how it impacts the audience as well as the character and outcome of the play.
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"He may be one of the most famous procrastinators in the history of literature. Many writers, students, scholars, actors, directors through the ages have pondered this trait. Perhaps the vein of procrastination that courses through Hamlet is one key reason why it remains so popular in film on stage and as the written word. We can all identify with
putting off doing things we know we should. Thinking too much is usually an ineffective goal-oriented strategy but a wonderful time waster! Here are just two examples through his dialogue that Hamlet seems entranced with procrastination and its offshoots - similar behaviors and/or
character traits)."
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"The End Of Laissez-Faire" (Robert Kuttner), 1992.
Reviews this work on the changes in the national economy and the tendency toward globalism.
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""Laissez-faire" is a French term which literally means to "leave alone." In economics, the phrase is used to indicate a situation in which government exercises little or no control or interference in the affairs of business. Republican administrations are, by tradition, strong proponents of a laissez-faire tradition; Democratic administrations traditionally favor more regulation. In his book, The End of Laissez-Faire, Robert Kuttner addresses the status of the laissez-faire movement in the economy today.
Kuttner uses the conference at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, held in 1944, as the focal point for his first chapter. It was at this conference that the foundation was laid for the next half century of global economics (25). Kuttner also uses this chapter to provide the reader with the historical background necessary to under ..."
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