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"Gone with the Wind" vs. ?The Wind Done Gone?, 2002.
This paper discusses in detail the law suit between the estate of Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone with the Wind" and Alice Randall, author ?The Wind Done Gone?.
2,680 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 13 sources, $ 80.95
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The paper describes the books and the law case: Houghton Mifflin had scheduled the publication in June last year when the lawyers of estate ?represented by Sun Trust Bank -- sought for and obtained a preliminary injunction in April stopping its publication charging that Randall violated the Copyright Law by plagiarizing Mitchell?s novel and that it was not simply a case of free speech. The author states that advocates of free speech felt that if Randall?s book continued to be blocked or stopped, it would have disastrous consequences for other forms of media such as television and radio. (Randall won her case.)
Table of Content
Sun Trust Bank vs. Houghton Mifflin Company
Preliminary Injunction
The Copyright Law
The Novels Compared
Reactions and Support
The First Amendment
Earlier Parodies
Limitations to Copyright
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"Randall argued that she told her story as a political parody written from the viewpoint of Scarlett O?Hara?s mulatto half-sister, Tara, and had the right to be published. But the federal judge disagreed and said that her ?recitation of so much of the earlier work is overwhelming? and thus, constituted un-authorized sequel. To illustrate his point, Judge Pannell said that, while Mitchell?s novel ends without describing what becomes of her leading and tragic character, Randall provides that ending in her work. ?The right to answer those questions and to write a sequel or other derivative work, however, legally belongs to Ms. Mitchell?s heirs, not Ms. Randall.?"
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"Night Wind" and Percy "Ode to the West Wind", 2002.
A comparative analysis of the use of language in Emily Bronte's "Night Wind" and Percy Shelley's "Ode to the West Wind".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is a comparison of Emily Bronte's, "Night Wind", and Percy Shelley's, "Ode to the West Wind". The paper observes that the use of language in each tells of very divergent understandings on life and fate. It concludes that both authors utilized language and voice effectively so as to demonstrate their personal view of life.
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Wind Energy, 2008.
An analysis of the emerging wind energy industry.
3,172 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the industry of "wind farming", the how's and why's, and its role/importance/popularity in this day and age of soaring fuel prices. Facts are offered on how wind farming can reduce the pressure on energy companies to deliver our daily energy needs. The operation of the wind turbine is also discussed, as are the criteria for establishing a wind farm, plus the estimated cost of doing so. In addition, several wind farming sites in the United States and Europe are mentioned, including Cape Wind in Massachusetts, Maple Ridge, New York, and offshore Denmark. Controversy, too, surrounding the erection and operation of the turbines is also covered.
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Overview--What Is a Wind Farm?
The Anatomy of a Wind Turbine
Conditions of Creation
Case Study: Cape Wind
Controversy over Establishment
Measuring Up As an Industry
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"Wind turbines are gaining exposure rapidly in the United States and around the world. They produce electricity at zero cost to the earth's atmosphere. A wind farm, by definition, is a group of several wind turbines located within a relatively close distance which connect together and feed energy back to the power grid. When the wind blows, the omni-directional rotor assembly will spin, generating energy by converting the wind's kinetic energy into rotational mechanical energy. Each wind farm has a power substation where the electricity produced by each turbine is converted into higher voltage and connected (most commonly) to long-range, high-voltage power lines. "
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"Who Has Seen the Wind" by W.O. Mitchell, 2006.
This paper reviews W.O. Mitchell's novel "Who Has Seen the Wind," which focuses on looking beyond society's rules and accepting the inevitabilities of nature.
882 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The writer of this paper analyzes and explains why the novel "Who Has Seen the Wind" is more than just a story about a boy and wind. The wind, so vividly described in the book, is an important aspect of self exploration and is epitomized as a part of nature that we can feel and hear but not see. This book delves into the depths of self-discovery while displaying the main character, Brian's coming of age as an exploration of life.
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"The wind is also an important aspect of this exploration. It is that part of nature that we can feel and hear, yet cannot see. The wind is both a tangible image in that we can document its affect on the land and it is a spiritual image in that we are forced to acknowledge it as something greater than ourselves.
In Chapter One, existence is stripped to its barest form: "Here was the least common denominator of nature, the skeleton requirements simply, of land and sky. . ." This is an interesting parallel to the story of the creation in the Bible. God began with the land and the sky. All else became inhabitants, accessories."
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Wind Energy, 2005.
A discussion on the use of wind to create energy, which is becoming an increasingly important ecological solution to the problems of energy sourcing.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines how, although the development of wind energy is increasing at about 40% annually with supporting legislation in several major countries, there are two main questions to be answered---cost and the amount of land needed. The author points out that almost every region of the U.S. has some areas of good wind energy and states, lying on the Great Plains from Texas to North Dakota, have a huge wind electricity-generating potential, which far exceeds its current electricity consumption. The paper points out that environmentalists have found that wind energy can create problems of noise, land erosion, visual clutter and the killing of birds who fly into the rotating blades.
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"One needs to look into the future for the real impact that wind energy can make in the U.S. There are models already in place which give some indication, up to the year 2006, what might develop in these next years. It would add some 10,000 MW of new wind energy generating capacity. There would be a regular schedule for installation, which was begun in 1997 with 100KW of additional availability, and culminating by the year 2006 in the addition of 2000 MW annually. There is a reason for accelerating installation year by year. First, while it will take time to organize installation activity, they cannot be negotiated and erected overnight. It will also require a stepped-up production, whether in the U.S. or overseas (Denmark, as was mentioned earlier, is not the major manufacturer and distributor of wind-energy turbines.)."
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Social Change and "Ode to the West Wind", 2008.
A discussion of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ode to the West Wind" and how it reflects his views on social change.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the concept of change and revolution in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ode to the West Wind". The paper points out that Shelley's poetry and theories embody many of the characteristics that typify the Romantic period, such as the rejection of social norms and conventions, as well as themes of dejection, loss and alienation. The paper asserts that the poem is a lamentation of the loss brought on to nature through the west wind during the winter months. However, at the same time, the speaker seeks refuge in the anticipated regeneration of nature which occurs in the spring through the same force of the west wind. The paper concludes that, through this similar process, Shelley exults in the idea that his poem will have a similar influence on society and future generations as the west wind has on nature.
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"The second section of this poem, which includes stanzas four and five, reveals that Shelley is able to seek delight in the fact that his writings could potentially have similar consequences to society as the West Wind has on nature. In the fourth stanza, Shelley expresses his desire for nature as he prays to a greater force by saying "Oh lift me as a wave, a leaf, a cloud" (53). This plea by Shelley exemplifies the power that he believes nature possesses, as he now feels inferior to the power inherited in nature and begs for nature's mercy. Moreover, Shelley comes to the realization that the only way in which he can ultimately acquire the power of the wind is through the process of death, as with death, come rebirth in the naturalistic realm. This is evident as Shelley proclaims "I fall upon the thorns of life! I bled!" (54). Shelley then shows his understanding of the inevitability of his death as he state "A heavy weight of hours has chained and bowed/ One too like thee--tameless, and swift, and proud" (55-56). Not only does Shelley understand this inevitability, but he reveals that he may be undeserving of the inevitable death as he has been "chained" to the confinement of humanity, in which Shelley himself will not regenerate even though he is an individual of pride. He also appears to be attempting to plea with the wind, as he parallels himself to the personification that he gave to the wind such as wild and tameless."
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Bats vs. Wind Power, 2008.
This paper looks at how wind turbines are destroying the bat species.
1,306 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how wind turbines are possibly attracting and killing bats and other wildlife. The paper relates that bats are a "keystone" species responsible for plant dispersion and pest control and serious environmental problems will result if bats die out. Since wind energy is of vital importance, the paper maintains that more research needs to be done to discover ways to avoid bat death on wind farms.
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"Energy is a "hot button" issue in politics and in the news. Finding new ways to produce energy domestically, and free of additional pollution sources like coal, is important to people and governments around the world. Wind power offers cleaner energy production than coal and many other methods, and is less controversial than nuclear power (Williams, 20). Wind power has already proven a successful source of alternative power in the European Union. As a result, new wind farms have been built in a number of United States locations, including New York state, California, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia (Whittelsey 39). The new wind farms have been lauded as an answer to the call for cleaner energy. However, the one downside cited by environmental impact studies is that migrating bats and birds are regularly killed by the wind farm turbines(Whittelsey, 39). These animal deaths seem to happen at wind farms in all areas of the country."
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Wind Energy: A Viable Renewable Resource., 2002.
A look at the options of alternative energy through a wind source.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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A concise expository paper on wind-powered sources of electricity, and their use as a renewable resource. Includes history and a detailed section on current wind turbine technology.
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Wind Energy: A Renewable Resource., 2002.
A focus on wind-powered energy technology.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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A concise expository paper on wind-powered sources of electricity, and their use as a renewable resource. Includes history and a detailed section on current wind turbine technology.
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Wind Power, 2003.
A look at why wind power is a better economic and environmental bargain than the non-renewable energy sources we use now.
949 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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Wind power could be the wave of the future; however, it hasn't been utilized to even a small percentage of its full potential. In this essay, the advantages of wind power are explored, and concerns about the transition to this form of energy are addressed.
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"It is the year 2003, and Americans are in a crisis. This predicament is much greater than the obvious issues currently plaguing this country. The threat of terrorism and our economic recession might be setbacks to the nation?s progress, but the United States of America?s dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power is alarming. Even when scientific advancements have been made concerning the harnessing of renewable and perpetual resources for energy, especially wind power, it is highly neglected. Although it has been used in several states, wind energy has still faced opposition and hasn?t been used to its full potential, even though it is the better bargain in the long run."
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The Nantucket Sound Wind Farm Proposal, 2006.
This paper discusses the Nantucket Sound wind farm proposal, and it's value to the USA.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the issues of should the Nantucket Sound wind farm be allowed to proceed and do the apparent benefits outweigh the risks that opponents have outlined? In a word: yes. According to the paper, the Nantucket Sound wind farm proposal should move forward in its development. It represents a renewable source of clean electricity that has minimal impact upon the region--both environmentally and economically. The coming years will see ever-increasing costs for nonrenewable sources of electricity such as coal and natural gas. The Nantucket Sound region has the ability to produce much of its own electricity, cheaply and efficiently. The region should take advantage of that resource.
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"The Golden Compass" and "The Wind in the Willows", 2008.
A comparison of the characters' relationship to community and friendship in Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" and Philip Pullman's "The Golden Compass."
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper compares friendship and community within Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" and Philip Pullman's "The Golden Compass." It argues that in "The Wind in the Willows," friendship creates community, which in turn overcomes conflicts, while in "The Golden Compass," the characters are far more selfish and tend to sustain themselves only.
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"Thus we see that in the fantasy world of The Golden Compass, the protagonist, Lyra, has no community, no true friends. All she has is her daemon - which appears to be little more than a very animate extension of herself. She is thus dependent upon her own resources to rescue herself from problems and conflicts - something she does remarkably well. On the other hand, the principal characters in The Wind in the Willows, Rat, Mole, Badger and Toad, all exist together in a community of mutually supportive friends. They have some individual autonomy, but when it comes down to it, there are rules that must be followed, and that are enforced. However, in return for this, the members of the community gain the security of an utterly reliable community of friends to help them out when need be."
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?Wind and Window Flower?, 2006.
A review of Robert Frost's poem "Wind and Window Flower".
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 33.95
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This paper examines how Robert Frost's "Wind and Window Flower" dramatizes the conflicts between stability and change, between love and death and between subtle and dramatic strength. It looks at how by personifying the wind and the window flower, the poet transforms observations of the natural world into characters in a story.
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"The poem consists of seven stanzas of four lines each. Each line has either six or seven syllables, but there is no strict regularity of syllables per line. The poem has a definite and compelling rhythm that helps dramatize the central narrative: the story of the wind and the window flower. Just as a deft storyteller will captivate his or her audience with the rhythmic intonations of the voice, so too does the narrator of the poem captivate the audience through poetic rhythm. The first stanza of the poem differs from the rest in both meaning and in rhythm, as in this stanza the narrator addresses the audience directly as an introduction to the tale."
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Wind-Powered Generator, 2003.
A discussion of alternative energy sources, focusing on the example of wind power.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines the background of wind power as an alternative energy source and how it can be applied in an urban setting today. This paper includes several colorful graphics and links to actual plans on how to construct a wind generator as an alternative energy source.
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"No one is absolutely certain when the power of the wind was first used by mankind. Certainly, the Egyptians were sailing barges on the Nile as long as 5,000 years ago. Simple wind machines were probably used for grinding grain in Persian 2,000 years ago, and windmills with cloth sails have been used in Crete for centuries to pump water (Dineen 17). Today, one of the best ways of using the wind?s energy is to turn it into electricity (Cross 15). Windmills (and increasingly wind turbines) have been used for some time for produce electricity, but there are significant problems associated with the technology that limits its widespread use. This paper examines the background of wind power as an alternative energy source and how it can be applied in an urban setting today."
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"Gone With the Wind", 2004.
A review of the classic novel "Gone With the Wind" written by Margaret Mitchell, including a comparison to the movie.
779 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper presents a review of Margaret Mitchell's novel, "Gone With the Wind" and compares it to the movie. The paper contends that the movie was one that portrayed both the grandeur of the old South as well as the heartbreak of destruction caused by the slavery issue that led to the Civil War. The story is one of love and loss, of birth and death and contains strong characters that are unforgettable even long past one having viewed it. This review critiques the movie as to whether it was produced according to Mitchell's intention and would be considered 'authentic' to the time period of the Civil War during the decade of the 1860s.
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"Vivian Leigh and Clark Gable play leading roles in this movie. Leigh plays the part of Scarlet O'Hara, a young vivacious, spoiled young woman in the full blush of maidenhood in the old South of plantations, magnolia blooms and lush wealth of the plantation life of white slave owners. Gable plays the part of Rhett Butler, a debonair roguish entrepreneur who turns stockade runner during the war between the North and the South. Scarlet was born and bred on a large plantation, which was named "Tara". Her father was a doting father who was both a Plantation and slave owner. Mr. O'Hara was portrayed as an Irishman who was kind to his slaves and considered them to be almost family members. Scarlet's mother was a matronly woman who commanded obedience in a genteel way from servants and children alike. "
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