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"Ways of Dying", 2005.
A review of Zake Mda's "Ways of Dying".
1,835 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 58.95
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Set in South Africa, Zake Mda's famous novel "Ways of Dying" could in many ways be "Ways of Living". It is a novel written after the first free elections, which depicts apartheid and post apartheid horrors. This paper attempts to look critically at the above assertion taking into account the excessive poverty and brutality of the times during which the book was written.
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"It is during this time in South African history that we find our two central characters Toloki and Noria. Toloki, a professional mourner, lives the life of a socially isolated and Spartan-like hobo. Noria, who is Toloki's homegirl, and was known to him as 'that stuck-up bitch' (24), is his link to his rural past. Noria quickly becomes his soul mate and muse. They both have come from the countryside to live in the city, 'to search for love and fortune' (60). Separately they initially find their own misfortune and extreme poverty before they find each other. The tragedies in their lives are all related to death and dying. Noria's first son Vutha is brutally savaged by dogs, her second son Vutha is necklaced. Toloki's connection with death is somewhat different."
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"Look Both Ways", 2007.
A discussion on how the film "Look Both Ways" demonstrates that demanding situations are not necessarily detrimental to the relationships in one's life.
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses how Sarah Watt's film "Look Both Ways" clearly shows that demanding situations can have a positive effect on the lives of many individuals and therefore are not entirely and always detrimental. It looks at how all the characters in the film share the commonality of having tragedies happen to them and how it is from these situations that new relationships are established and how characters realise the importance of their relationships which allow them to let go of their egocentric views and take chances.
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"Phil is portrayed as a hardworking man who is the newspaper editor at The Southern Mail; he is deeply affected by Nick's detrimental news in which enables him to prioritise his relationship with his family. When Nick breaks the news of his testicular cancer, Phil is uncomfortable and reacts inappropriately by blurting out a silly joke. Although Phil is unable to empathise with Nick, the audience can see he is deeply affected by Nick's cancer that he amends his relationships and his life. Phil has a realisation that a similar situation could happen to him in which he immediately gives up smoking and makes an effort to spend more time with his family. His thoughtful glances at the children's clothes on the line and his enthusiasm at the scene at his daughter's birthday shows him reassessing his family's importance in his life. It is evident that although Nick's cancer is a horrific situation of Nick, it enables Phil to prioritise his life and relationship with his family. "
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"Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird", 2004.
Poetry analysis paper of "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" by Wallace Stevens.
1,364 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the view of perception and reality presented in each stanza of "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" by Wallace Stevens. The issues of reality and imagination, or the perceived and perception, is discussed as it was presented by Steven in each stanza. Poetical devices, images, and quotes are used too.
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"In his poem entitled ?Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird,? Wallace Stevens states that in the silent winter landscape, ?the only moving thing / Was the eye of the blackbird? (2-3). This raises an interesting question. Who is looking at who? Does Stevens see the blackbird or does the blackbird see Stevens? Stevens? poem is about the blackbird in its environment, but on a deeper level it deals with the state and mutuality of focus and context, imagination and reality, perceiving and perceived. The distinct and seemingly disjointed images provide the work with continuity and a series of paradigms depicting this relationship between thought and perception."
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"Ways of Seeing", 2002.
Reviews and Summarizes "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger on the perception of visual images in the media.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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John Berger's "Ways of Seeing" is, in essence, a discussion of how human perception shapes and is shaped by, our production of visual images in a variety of media. However, as this review will show, Berger argues that this process is not simply a matter of art criticism. Instead, he suggests that a sort of feedback relationship exists between how we use images to represent the world and how our perception of these images in turn shape our actions and society in general.
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The Soft Budget Constraint and Ways to Harden It, 2001.
Examines why a Soft Budget Constraint (SBC) is a problem. Defines the concept, explains ways to harden it and looks at the outcomes.
3,015 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper examines the soft budget constraint (SBC) as a commitment problem under socialism, presents the Dewatripont and Maskin basic model of the theory behind the SBC, and explains how the SBC can be hardened. Additionally, it closely follows the transition processes in China, as well as several Central and Eastern European Countries by focusing on efficient markets, federalism, demonopolization. The paper ends with a summary of the efficiency outcomes of a hard budget constraint.
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"The soft budget constraint syndrome is an incentive dilemma that has been primarily observed in socialist centrally planned economies, and has created major problems in their transition to the market. The term ?soft budget constraint? was coined by Kornai in 1980, and can be summed up as follows: ?If the firm acts as a price maker, if the tax system it faces is soft, if it can rely on access to free state grants, if it can get credits and external financial investment on soft terms, then the budget constraint is soft; that is it will not bind the ex ante choices of the firm.? Ambrus-Lakatos (1997)"
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"Separate Ways", 2002.
An analysis of the characters' conflict in the short story "Separate Ways".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper looks at the conflict that occurs between people because of the nature of change. Some people will move on, and some will remain where they were, and this means that their relationships will be challenged, and could be destroyed because of it as can be seen in the short story in question.
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Ways to Prevent Cyber Crime, 2002.
This research examines various threats facing society from inadequate computer security, and ways in which companies can protect themselves from computer crime.
3,833 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper addresses the issue of cybercrime and its effects on society. It begins by defining computer crime as illegal activity which uses computers as a means to an end. It then looks at motives for computer security violation and how software is at great risk from this form of crime, through worms and virus spread by malice. The paper then looks at various options available to guard against software threats, such as firewalls and other security techniques. The writer also addresses ethical considerations which need to be taken into account as well as issues of privacy. The paper concludes with a discussion about the future of this problem.
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"From personal computers in the home used to track checking accounts and keep household inventories in databases to large supercomputers that control space missions and run the world's largest companies, computers have become commonplace. The number of individuals who have access to the information on those computers has increased as the communications industry has undergone a revolution in recent years, and uncontrolled access to information presents a very real threat in most business and some government information. Because of the highly significant role that computers play in modern life, there is a need to keep information on machines secure from tampering, from unauthorized dissemination, and from unauthorized removal. "
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Aboriginal Ways of Seeing the World, 2005.
An analysis of the film "Annajant: The Fast Runner" and "The Other Side of Eden" by Hugh Brody, showing the way that the Aboriginals see the world.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper discusses Aboriginal ways of seeing the world. The paper uses two sources to illustrate its points - the film "Annajant: The Fast Runner" and "The Other Side of Eden" by Hugh Brody. The paper shows the way in which both sources show that there was Inuit society that was essentially based on a very strong relationship with nature.
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"Aboriginal Ways of Seeing the World The film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is based on an ancient Inuit legend. Although the film is largely fictional it can provide a glimpse into traditional Inuit lives. Through the film we learn a great deal about family, cooperation, reliance on land and spiritual forces in Inuit societies. Although films from an Aboriginal perspective are a relatively recent occurrence, there has been a great deal of anthropological work done on Aboriginal people and hunter-gather societies. For example, The Other Side of Eden by Hugh Brody is an examination of both hunter gatherer and agricultural societies from an anthropological perspective."
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The House Committee on Ways and Means, 2004.
A breakdown of what constitutes this U.S. government committee and its dealings with the other branches of government.
2,856 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper examines in detail the House Committee on Ways and Means. It looks at who the committee consists of, what the committee does, and a short history on its formation. The paper then examines the committee's relations with the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the President. Finally, the paper examines the life and times of Wilbur Mills, who was the committee chair from 1957 to 1975 and was once called "the most powerful man on the Hill" during his chairmanship, to take a more detailed look into the power the committee carries and its inner workings.
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"In the Senate, the power of the Ways and Means Committee and the counterpart Senate Finance Committee come together in a joint committee?the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation, which is the oldest joint committee in Congress. In this joint committee, five members from the House, five members from the Senate, and five members appointed by the executive branch representing the general public join to help tax legislation. The most important function of this joint committee is the link it creates between the chambers. It helps to push along the legislative process of tax bills. (Salamon 1975, 421-425)"
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Timeless Ways, 2002.
A look at the theories of psychologist and professor, John Flavell.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at the life and philosophies of Professor John Flavell. The writer provides an overview as to the beliefs of the educational psychologist as well as ways his theories can be adapted to benefit children in the regular 21st century classroom.
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?Throughout history we have been privileged with the ideas and theories of many educational psychologists. They provide us with insight to children and how they learn and help us adjust the educational system to provide the students with optimal learning environments. One of the most noted educational psychologists of our time is Professor John Flavell.?
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Simple Ways to Recruit Effectively, 2008.
A look at methods used by organizations to recruit new employees.
2,639 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper explores the ways in which organizations recruit new employees. The author has written it as a result of his own experiences job hunting and presents several different techniques that may prove to be effective for a human resources employee during the recruiting process of hiring an individual.
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"Recruitment appears to be simple a simple task. An opening in the organization arises, the position is advertised, a pool of qualified candidates is interviewed and otherwise assessed, the successful candidate selected, and the position offered. It rarely goes as smoothly as that. By final interview stages, so much information about the candidates has been gathered, that those who must decide between them are often overloaded with information and turn to subjective impressions and biases. Figuring out how to effectively recruit the right employees is a difficult task. This paper will present several different techniques that may prove to be effective for a human resources employee during the recruiting process of hiring an individual."
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Ways of Seeing, 2002.
Two essays which explore the way mass media can manipulate our perception of what we need and our understanding of current events.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 115.95
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The first part of this essay analyses the relation between advertising, culture, and the commodification process involved in the "creation" of a mass culture market. The second part of this paper considers the significance of Walter Benjamin's "Age of Mechanical Reproduction" with regards to contemporary news and information resources, and argues that the social and political significance of a current event is easily - if not dangerously so - manipulated by contemporary technologies, and mass media strategies.
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The Ways of The Wicked: Advertisers and the Webs They Spin, 2002.
An analytical view on the various techniques and propaganda methods that are used by advertisers.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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It discusses the trends and most current styles that are popular amongst the ad people and how effective they are. It also categorically analyzes the popular ones.
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Smart In Many Ways, 2002.
A look at the theory of multiple intelligence.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This seven-page paper presents a detailed look at the theory of multiple Intelligences. The author of this paper takes the reader through several journal articles and discussions about the topic and its strengths and weaknesses. The paper used four sources to be completed.
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New Ways To Pay, 1999.
Examines alternatives to cash, from a banking perspective. Discusses electronic commerce, ATMs, credit cards, consumer and security issues, credit unions, smart cards, plastic checks and microchips.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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The development of cards which can access different monetary services electronically has been the major boost to electronic commerce. Many computer users today are accessing commercial enterprises on the Internet, but millions more have indulged in a different form of electronic commerce simply by using their ATM card, debit card, or credit card in the course of daily business. The dissemination of such cards has been part of a long-term and evolving marketing strategy on the part of banks and other financial institutions to change the way people do business both with their banks and with retailers of various sorts.
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"NEW WAYS TO PAY
INTRODUCTION
The development of cards which can access different monetary services electronically has been the major boost to electronic commerce. Many computer users today are accessing commercial enterprises on the Internet, but millions more have indulged in a different form of electronic commerce simply by using their ATM card, debit card, or credit card in the course of daily business. The dissemination of such cards has been part of a long-term and evolving marketing strategy on the part of banks and other financial institutions to change the way people do business both with their banks and with retailers of various sorts. Some believe this could one day lead to a cashless society where all commerce is conducted through the use of plastic cards with ..."
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