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Juan Rulfo's "El Llano En Llamas" »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. "El Llano En Llamas" by Juan Rulfo's is indicative of the prolific writer's inherent ability to pursue even the most complex of concepts. Not unlike myriad other works of this genre, Rulfo appeals to the innermost recesses of the reader's soul by reaching out and inviting his audience to ... View Full Description
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The Origins and Distinctions of First Cities from Settlements »

Number of pages 15

This is a 15 page paper discussing the origin and distinction of the first cities from communities. There are certain elements which distinguish a settlement from a city and it is the discovery of these elements during excavations of ancient sites that anthropologists and sociologists can determine the timeline of the development of cities from ... View Full Description
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Negotiating A Settlement »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the ideas of Fisher and Ury regarding the way negotiations may be held without resorting to the traditional positional braining models. The writer considers the merits of their book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating an agreement without giving in”. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Negotiating a Settlement »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the case study of Twin Lakes Mining Company and Tamarack Town Council where a negotiation need to take place with Twin Lakes Mining Company, a major employer in the town, seeking to gain aid and concessions from the council in order to carry on operating in the area. ... View Full Description
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The Settlement of the Pueblo Colorado Steel Workers Strike »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the strike that began in 1997 and the final resolution that occurred in 2004. Details are provided. The issue of forced overtime looms large. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Negotiating a Settlement »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at how a negation could be handled. A fictitious example of a dispute between brothers is described and then aspects such as aspiration level, BATNA, strategy for integrative (win/win) negotiation, concession plan, formulating questions, cognitive biases, evaluating and building power and leverage and conclusions or ideas. The bibliography cites 4 ... View Full Description
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition: A Prelude to the Settlement of the West »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the intent and long term ramifications of this infamous expedition. The United States was at the beginning of a period of tremendous change, change that was determined by numerous interrelated factors. The issues she was facing revolved around difficulties in Native American relations, the intricacies of Jacksonian Democracy, ... View Full Description
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Negotiating a Settlement »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student. Big Time Snack Company sell snacks to a range of buyers, including a national retail chain Whole Foods. A new buyer at Whole Foods wants to consolidate their supplier and terminate the contract with Big Time in favor of a supplier. The ... View Full Description
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Spanish And Mexican settlement: Colonizing California »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. Both the Spanish and Mexican governments struggled to colonize and control California with the dual objective to establish a stable Hispanic society. The competitive nature of achieving such a goal brought with it a combination of factors that made it challenging at best for them to reach these objectives. ... View Full Description
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Burlington Northern Railway: Fair Settlement In Genetic Testing Lawsuit? »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The hotly debated topic of genetic testing continues to expand beyond current boundaries with the precedent-setting U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF). While genetic testing has crept its way into the semi-socially acceptable range of such areas as detecting ... View Full Description
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Immigration to Britain, the history of London and Iraqi migration and settlement »

Number of pages 35

A paper which looks at the history of immigration to the UK, the history of London and its development as a multicultural city, and at Iraqi migration patterns, past and present, to the UK. View Full Description
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Negotiating a Downsizing Settlement at Gamma »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first part analyses a case supplied by the student and then recommends three strategies to present to management to deal with the downsizing. The second part of the paper outlines a social plan and strategy for the negotiation stage. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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"As Good As It Gets": Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Hollywood is well known for depicting real-life health concerns as a means by which the public may become more educated on the given topic. In James L. Brooks' As Good As It Gets, Jack Nicholson plays an obsessive-compulsive writer whose life is somewhat hampered by his involuntary disorder.. ... View Full Description
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Database Design for Property Management »

Number of pages 31

A 31 page paper discussing criteria for and design of a distributed database for a small real estate management company. The company sells properties and manages others, and needs a database useful to both employees and tenants. The paper recommends that the company use an SQL-based distributed database. The designer’s primary focus, ... View Full Description
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Private Property: Central To John Locke's Philosophical Views Of Politics »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The fundamental basis of John Locke's political viewpoint revolves around the notion of private property and the natural rights that inherently accompany such ownership. Within the realm of life exists inherent elements to one's existence; paramount to man's existence is the concept of natural rights. Philosophers have long ... View Full Description
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The Philosophical Debate Between Realism And Nominalism: How They Relate To Species, Genes, And Niches »

Number of pages 12

12 pages in length. Ever since the tenets of philosophy came into existence, there has been an ongoing debate between the concepts of realism and nominalism. When one considers these two divergent viewpoints, one is quick to discern their repelling structure, inasmuch as no individual can allege to support both doctrines; clearly, one ... View Full Description
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Individualism And The Bill Of Rights »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The Bill of Rights absolved any concerns over the absence of natural rights, as well as solidified the union between democracy and liberty. In short, it established the duty of government to "guarantee certain basic liberties, to protect the autonomy and liberty of the individual" (Grant 37A). Based ... View Full Description
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Making a Codicil to an Existing Will »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the definition and function of a codicil. The author points out that many things may change regarding our property or our wishes in even just a short period of time. Fortunately, it is not necessary to go to the full expense and effort of preparing a new will ... View Full Description
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Canada: Little Tolerance For Hybridized Identity »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Pearl Harbor created fear in the hearts of all North Americans; in order to quell that fear and maintain control over its political, social and economic concerns, Canada worked hard to harshly dissuade any hybrid Japanese residents from becoming spies. These tactics, considered to be over-reactive at best and ... View Full Description
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Nature Versus Nurture: Why People Like Salt On Their Food »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Salt has been heralded as the pillar of life, inasmuch as the human body requires this natural substance to sustain function. Although the requisite amount is fractional – approximately 0.66% -- man could not live without its life-sustaining properties. An absence of salt within the human body creates ... View Full Description
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Alachlor: Environmental and Human Health Impacts »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the applications, properties, and problems associated with this widely used herbicide. This paper outlines the regulatory provisions which are in place in regard to drinking water and food regulations to protect human health. A discussion of the manner in which the chemical breaks down when it enters the ... View Full Description
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Law Cases Involving Multiple Issues Including Aspects of Property, Contract, Malpractice and Federal Regulations »

Number of pages 15

This is a 15 page paper discussing various issues which are involved with three law cases provided by the client. The paper discusses issues relating to home ownership insurance, property, legal liability, admissible evidence, bankruptcy, malpractice, contracts and violations of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Status Of Men And Women In Early Modern French Society: Bertrande De Rols And Francois Poullain De La Barre's Treatises »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Had Bertrande de Rols learned to read and lived long enough to have had the opportunity to partake of Francois Poullain de la Barre's "Three Cartesian Feminist Treatises," thereby giving her the chance to debate with him the status of men and women in early modern French society, one might ... View Full Description
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The Study of the Mechanics of Materials »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper discussing the mechanics of materials as used in civil engineering. The mechanics of materials is an important area of study within the civil engineering discipline which examines the properties of materials under a variety of conditions which may be present in the field. In order for materials to be ... View Full Description
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“Life and Liberty” in Two Supreme Court Cases »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper comparing the concept of “life and liberty” in the context of two Supreme Court cases. The Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States declares that neither states nor the federal government shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.” The primary ... View Full Description
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Patent and Intellectual Property Law »

Number of pages 26

This 26 page paper considers the quote “since we have had a patent system for a long time, it would be irresponsible, on the basis of our present knowledge, to recommend abolishing it”. The paper begins by looking at the development of patent law with he first recorded origins in 1313, though to the current ... View Full Description
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Four Seasons in Paris »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper assessing decisions at Four Seasons as it expanded into Paris. Four Seasons seeks to maintain minimum standards that are far beyond the range of most hotels’ superlative efforts. A Canadian company, it often is perceived as being an American one because of its concentration of American properties and attention ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Property Management »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper takes a look at the importance of intellectual property in the oil industry. Information about a research lab, associated with an oil company, as provided by a student, is used as an example. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Foreclosure Statistics In The 1990's »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. No one expects their property to be foreclosed upon when they initially decide to purchase a home; however, in spite of the best of intentions, foreclosure becomes a fast reality for those who might least expect it. Circumstances become such that the financial obligation is too much to bear, ... View Full Description
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NAFTA: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW »

Number of pages 23

23 pages in length. The origination of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was to establish a foundation that would create jobs in Mexico, Canada and the United States, raise living standards, reduce pressure for illegal immigration and improve the natural environment. One of the primary purposes behind implementing NAFTA was so ... View Full Description
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Indonesia's Annexation Of East Timor: Climax Of Conflict »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. It has been twenty-five long years that Indonesia has sought to control the tiny, impoverished island of East Timor. Battles between the world's fourth most-populous nation and the rest of the world have been an ongoing event ever since Indonesian leaders set their sites on the seemingly valueless piece ... View Full Description
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U.S. Race Riots Around The Time Of World War I »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper which discusses the numerous riots that occurred between 1915-1919. While most people are familiar with racial rioting such as those which occurred during the 1960s the writer demonstrates how riots between 1915 to 1919 were fundamentally different from those in the 60s. Sixties riots were characterized by violence which was ... View Full Description
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Ancient Turkish Writing System »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. As the fundamental basis of myriad other languages that followed, ancient Turkish helped to lead the way for other civilizations to cultivate their own language skills. Incorporated into contemporary Turkish are the properties of the ancient written and vocal components of what has now been classified as a lost ... View Full Description
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Taking Video Games to China »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing some of the "knowledge tools" that may be needed by an Indian company seeking to market video games in China. Some of the knowledge tools that the Indian company will need include theory (supply and demand, comparative advantage); legal information; demographic data; cultural information; and an assessment of emerging ... View Full Description
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Rent Control: Impact Upon The Economy »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Obtaining - and keeping - affordable housing within one's budget is one of contemporary society's most painful problems. The extent to which rent control has provided many the opportunity to find suitable housing where they otherwise would not is both grand and far-reaching; that the very aspect of rent ... View Full Description
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Massage: Benefits For Depression »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The intrinsic elements of massage are beneficial to a vast number of physiological ailments, so it is no surprise to learn that it also has restorative properties for those suffering with psychological problems. Depression is particularly responsive to massage given the fact that the toxins released from the body ... View Full Description
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The Lawmaking Process In The U.S. Government »

Number of pages 11

11 pages in length. Law - from conception to implementation - requires a long, complex process that is often sidetracked by any number of obstacles. To traverse the intricate weave of internal avenues a bill must travel in order to become a law is to appreciate the tremendous effort involved with establishing the ... View Full Description
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Bone Density And Dieting: Consumers »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Slick weight loss advertisements have people believing that a quick fix is better than a slow and steady success; far too few encourage regular exercise with speedy caloric reduction, which ultimately places the dieter at great risk for the loss of bone density. According to a study done in ... View Full Description
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The Germ Theory Of Disease And Chiropractic Philosophy Regarding Disease: Mutually Exclusive? »

Number of pages 19

19 pages in length. Examining whether the germ theory of disease and chiropractic philosophy of disease are compatible or contradictory requires one to consider how Eastern medicine was the mainstay for thousands of years before conventional approaches ever came into existence. The relatively recent resurrection of such alternative concepts as chiropractic revisits the ... View Full Description
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Sophocles, Gilman & Browning/Oppressed Women »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper/essay that discusses three works that highlight the subjugated role of women in history. It has only been within the last century and also only within the context of the Western industrialized countries that women have gained equal rights with men before the law. Throughout history, the norm has been ... View Full Description
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Conflict Theory: Treatment For Outpatient Clients of a Mandated Drug And Alcohol Program »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. Being deprived of a sound education, the opportunity to earn a decent wage and living under constant socioeconomic margins provides the basis upon which certain populations have a much greater incidence of drug and alcohol abuse. Understanding the principal factors that underlie these realities is best appreciated through Marx's ... View Full Description
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Fuel Cells »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. Grappling with the number of viable energy sources available for sustaining the planet's future - not to mention mankind as well - continues to present a challenge for those who consider certain options more feasible over others. For example, despite the fact that nuclear power offers unique and advantageous ... View Full Description
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Cases in Australian Tort Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers a number of events applying tort law. Bill holds a garage sale, Mavis trips and on an uneven pavement on the property while distracted and Doreen hit by a falling ceiling tile and subsequently dies. In addition to this a feed company has sold genetically modified feed to a chicken ... View Full Description
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Ethics In Information Technology »

Number of pages 13

13 pages in length. Information Technology (IT) is arguably one of the most expansive and influential forms of advancement mankind has ever created; that it serves to connect, facilitate, market and educate the entire global community speaks to a human discovery of monumental value. Indeed, something so significant in a positive light must ... View Full Description
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Correlation Between Nutrition And Depression »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The mind and body do not work independently of each other but rather reflect a synergistic union that depends upon the health of each entity to fortify the connect. When the body is not receiving appropriate nutrition for proper development, the brain - one of the largest and most ... View Full Description
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Economics Questions »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper answers 6 questions concerning economics. The first looks at why property rights mean a more efficient and careful use of resources, secondly what impact different events will have on a demand curve. The next question considers why AOL may choose to subsides computer sales in Mexico. The forth question looks at ... View Full Description
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"Internet and Computer Law: Cases-Comments-Questions": A Discussion of the Principles Illuminated by Authors Peter B. Maggs, John T. Soma, and James A. Sprowl »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page discussion of the ease with which private and proprietary information can be unscrupulously gleaned from the multitude of computerized digitized files which exist in the contemporary world. The laws which exist for the purpose of protecting our privacy and the ownership of intellectual property have proven to be a little real ... View Full Description
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Maus & Schinder's List »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Art Spiegelman's Maus (volumes I and II) and Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List, which are both visually representations of the Holocaust. In both cases, the creators of these works employ the specific properties of their medium to better convey their personal vision of the meaning and reality ... View Full Description
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Can a Contractor Escape Liability? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers a case supplied by the student. A contractor has undertaken work installing lighting negligently and using faulty fuses. The result is damage to property and injury to people. The contractor is trying to avoid liability with exclusion clauses in the contract. The paper considers the situation with reference to the ... View Full Description
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European Impact Of China's Neglect Of IPR »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. The antagonistic issue of ownership is one that transcends virtually all boundaries of what might otherwise be considered a civilized society. From ancient Rome to contemporary times, the fight for lawful claim upon a certain entity has been ensnared within the confines of man's contempt for fair distribution of ... View Full Description
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