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Afghanistan, 2005.
This paper discusses an article by Andrew North, BBC News South Asia (January 11, 2005), on Afghanistan's image.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that Andrew North's article on Afghanistan points out how much commentary duplicates imperialist views of Afghans and Afghanistan as violent, ungovernable and unaccountable. The author relates several theoretical sources belonging to post-colonial theory and others, which help to substantiate observations made. The paper suggests that old notions of Afghanistan suit current American and British foreign policy objectives.
From the Paper
"This paper refers to several motifs that are rather old, in presenting the Afghan people to Westerners, as 'other' than Europeans, as found in a recent BBC South Asia article. The reader who is interested in the history of South Asia, or of Afghanistan, will spot several tendencies that render this piece not only orientalist, but a piece of propaganda, given Britain's considerable role in backing the American invasion of President George Bush. The article plays on what readers may believe that they 'know' about Afghanistan and about the Afghan people, with important aspects of the Afghan conflict missing."
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Modern Malaysia, 2005.
This paper discusses ethnic integration in modern Malaysia.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 169.95
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This paper examines the measures taken by the Malaysian government to end the disputes caused by the multi-ethnic nature of the country. The author points out that, since the 1969 ethnic riots brought the problem to the forefront, there has been a struggle between the ethnic Malay majority and ethnic minorities within the country. The paper states that this struggle has taken place largely due to the lack of economic integration.
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"The twentieth century has shown us some successful examples, as well as some tragic examples, of countries that are 'cobbled' together out of multiple ethnic groups. It can readily be observed, when we take a look at world events, that these unions - like grafts in a physical body - sometimes 'take', and other times they do not. For example, the ethnic tensions in the former Yugoslavia held in check for close to half a century by a strong leader, eventually revealed the whole concept of the Yugoslav nation to be a dismal failure."
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Ingredient in Spring Rolls, 2005.
This paper tracks the ingredient origins for spring rolls.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the most important ingredients in spring rolls are Chinese transparent noodles, crab meat, small onion, lean ground pork, shrimp paste and egg roll skins. The author points out that these ingredients were originally produced in China, recent trends in globalization have meant that it is possible if not more common to obtain these ingredients from all over the world. The paper relates the difficulty of obtaining food origin information and the need to use websites instead of academic sources.
From the Paper
"The most important ingredients in spring rolls are Chinese transparent noodles, crab meat, small onion, lean ground pork, shrimp paste and egg roll skins. Although all of these ingredients were originally produced in China, recent trends in globalization have meant that it is possible if not more common to obtain these ingredients from all over the world. Globalization greatly clouds the picture when ingredient origins are being studied."
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Retailing Geography, 2005.
This paper compares of an urban and a suburban retail area.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper analyzes the retailing areas of Yorkville and Doncrest Market Place. The author points out that Yorkville is an urban area, which is more integrated into the city; whereas, Doncrest Market Place is a suburban location. The paper discusses the nature of the area, the types of store, the projected customers, the layout of stores and buildings and the very different marketing strategies.
From the Paper
"The purpose of this assignment was to examine how retailing strategies were used in different areas. In order to do this a retail area in the central city and a retail area in a suburban area were examined in detail. The types of information that was being determined were the types of store, the people that the stores were trying to attract, the layout of stores and buildings and the nature of the area itself. These areas were compared in detail to show that very different marketing strategies were being used."
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Marketing Geography in Toronto, 2005.
This paper evaluates two different retail developments in Toronto, Canada.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This marketing geography paper addresses two different retail developments in Toronto: (1) Commerce Court, and (2) Danforth Avenue. The author reports visits to each site and estimations of customer density based on 15 minute point observations. The paper describes Commerce Court as a convenience-oriented planned retail area catering to locally employed consumers and the Danforth Avenue as a surface, neighborhood retail area encouraged by local residential areas, specialty shops and restaurants, which also draw leisure consumers from other areas.
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"Ken Jones (2004) noted retailing as a major component of the Canadian economy (p. 185). In the next pages, two very different Toronto retail areas provide a sense of how successful retail areas are geared to expected, often particular, clienteles. North American research has shown the great importance of the shopping environment to customer tastes and encouragement given to different kinds of retail ventures (Walmsley & Lewis, 1993, p. 159). "
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Geography, Culture and Religion, 2006.
This paper discusses the inter-relationship of geography, culture and religion using many examples from Eastern Asia.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that one of the greatest factors, involved in the changes or manipulations of an environment, lies in the geographic distribution religion and the way each specific religion spreads and interacts with the surrounding divergent cultures and religions. The author points out that the famous Chinese characters Yin and Yang signify both the shadowy and sunny sides of the same mountain: Yang represents the sunshine, and Yin the darkness. The paper relates that another critical geographic feature of Asian culture especially Chinese is the Yangtze River; the stones from its riverbed are called "Fengshui" or "Geomancy" and are believed to have special powers.
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"Another example of how the physical landscape of Asia affected Asian religion and culture is apparent in Taiwan. Located in the Shangdong province, Mt. Tai, referred to as "Taishan", is the Sacred Mountain of the East. "Chinese people believe that Mt. Tai is itself a deity or 'Buddha', a powerful deity as well." Mt. Tai illustrates the impact and importance physical geography can have on a culture. Buddhism has incorporated the physical landmark, Mt. Tai, as an integral part of their spiritual belief system."
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Geopolitics and Religion in the U.S., 2005.
Examines how Christianity affects everyday issues in the U.S.
722 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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This paper describes the influences of Western Christianity on the everyday life of the American people, ranging from abortion issues to capital punishment. It argues that our everyday lives are influenced by Christian morals and judgements.
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"There are some instances where the Supreme Court has stepped in to reassure fairness to all denominations. When countless issues come to the highest court in the land time after time it echoes one principal: that we the people continue to pass laws that are unequal and unfair to other religions. Will our society ever stop backing Christianity in politics, probably not. Christianity is a big part of our culture and we will continue to reflect that in public matters."
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Comparative Homosexuals Politics, 2004.
This paper compares the treatment and laws concerning homosexuals of Egypt, the Netherlands and America.
2,822 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper explains that Egypt has one of the most egregious records in the world concerning the rights of homosexuals because (1) homosexuality is taboo culturally, socially and politically, (2) gay men are demonized both by the press and public and, (3) for over fifty years, the legislation has made male homosexual conduct criminal. The author points out that a survey of American adults shows that the majority of Americans today attribute homosexuality to genetics and are supportive of extending rights for domestic partnerships and marriage to homosexuals; nonetheless, twenty-two states still have laws which criminalize homosexual behavior between two consenting adults, even when done in private. The paper relates that Netherlands was the first country in the world to recognize full marriage rights for homosexuals because the Dutch argue that people are going to do what they want to do no matter what the law is, so they might as well legalize homosexuality so it can be discussed out in the open and regulated.
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Egypt's Political Stance
The Cairo 52
America's Political Stance
The Netherlands Political Stance
Conclusion
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"The law condoning homosexual marriage passed in the lower house with a 109-33 vote and in the upper house with a 49-26 majority; the law went into effect April 1, 2001. When the first homosexual marriages were underway the Vatican denounced what was happening as a "grave danger" but the mayor of Amsterdam responded by saying, "we have gained insight that an institution as important as marriage should be open to everyone." Homosexuals now have marriage rights that are equivalent to that of heterosexuals except that homosexual couples may not adopt children from other countries because of their sensitivities."
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Women in Civil War, 2004.
This paper discusses the condition of women in the Civil War in Southern Appalachia.
7,910 words (approx. 31.6 pages), 40 sources, $ 135.95
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In this article, the writer examines the condition of women during the Civil War in Southern Appalachia. The writer discusses the social effects of the geography of the region. The writer also looks at its isolation from the rest of the Deep South. The subject of slavery is also discussed in this paper. In addition the writer looks at the role of women in this period.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the status of women who lived in the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee during the Civil War. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the experience of women of that region was shaped by events in the U.S. in the mid-nineteenth century and then to discuss with reference to documents generated from the period, ways in which women were obliged to adapt to a situation in which men in their ... "
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Two Cities, 2004.
This paper looks at the two vastly different cities of Sydney and Amsterdam.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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In this article the writer describes two different cities. the writer compares and contrasts the two cities of Sydney, Australia and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The writer discusses characteristics of each place and in particular, notes the casual style of the Australians and the sophistication of Amsterdam.
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"Sydney, Australia is a very laid-back city in every way. The accent is on casual with shorts and shirt-sleeves everywhere. Even the doctors making their rounds in the hospitals wear shorts. On the beaches its speedos and string bikinis. Casual dining is most popular, but there are more formal dining places if one prefers. The favorite drink is beer consumed in enormous quantities by almost everyone of drinking age. Pubs are open at ... "
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Western Europe and the American Core, 2004.
This paper compares and contrasts Western Europe and the North American core.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper compares and contrasts Western Europe and the North American core (the United States and Canada) in terms of politics, population, culture, government and history. The paper looks at the common history and culture shared by the American Core and Western Europe. The paper also touches upon the issue of diversity.
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"Western Europe and the North American core i.e. the United States and Canada, are two regions of the world that share a great deal. Like Anglo-America, Western Europe ranks as among the most economically developed regions of the world. The level of development is comparable to Anglo-America in the region's core area which includes the western part of the Federal Republic of Germany, north eastern France, Switzerland, southern Scandinavia, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg."
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The Great Flood of 1927, 2005.
An examination of the failure of flood control strategies in the 1927 flood.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines the failure of flood control strategies in the flood of 1927. It discusses the subsequent changes and improvement in strategies. It explores the overflow of the Mississippi River.
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The Albedo Effect, 2005.
A discussion on albedo and its impact on global warming.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper describes the phenomenon of albedo, or reflectivity of surfaces. It relates this to global warming, focusing on how the melting of ice sheets decreases total earth reflectivity and may compound global warming.
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"Albedo or the percentage of incoming radiation reflected off a surface may interplay with the current escalation in climate change due to global warming. Landscape conversions from one type to another may change aggregate world albedo since different landscape types vary widely in reflectivity. As ice sheets melt due to the earth's rising temperatures the removal of this highly reflective surface and the resultant increase in the surface area of less-reflective oceans could cause a decrease in the earth's albedo. This could result in a positive climatic ..."
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Emigration From Montserrat, 2004.
Discussion the problems caused by the volcanic eruptions of the Soufriere hills.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper offers a detailed discussion of the problems caused by the volcanic eruptions of the Soufriere hills on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. it expands on the migration of most of the population to the US, UK and other Caribbean islands. The new US visa stipulations about these migrants are also reviewed.
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"Almost two-thirds of the island of Montserrat has been affected by a series of volcanic eruptions in the Soufriere hills which began in and continues today. On June twenty people were killed, each one of whom were located within the boundaries of a governmentally designated Exclusion Zone Department for International Development. A number of these deaths occurred as the airport which was overtaken by the pyroclastic flow following one of the early eruptions. Cork Hill and Salem were were among the many villages affected with reports ..."
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The East Coast And The West Coast, 2004.
An analysis between the cultural differences of the east and west coasts of the United States.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper analyzes the differences between the west coast and the east coast of the United States in terms of people, and whether the two coasts are becoming more heterogeneous. It includes an annotated bibliography.
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"There have long been perceived differences between the cultures of the West Coast of the United States and the East Coast. The East Coast is perceived as more formal and rigid while the West Coast is largely perceived as informal and liberal. The cultural differences certainly arise from the differences in the histories that each coast has the East Coast was largely settled by the English and Dutch while the West Coast was largely settled by the Spanish. These ..."
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Tornado Alley, 2004.
A discussion on the reasons not to build a flying school near Denver.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the feasibility of building a flying school near Denver, and the conditions for flying which are present in the region due to its proximity to Tornado Alley and the mountains.
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"Denver, Colorado lies on the edge of an area known as Tornado Alley which is the area where the most intense killer tornadoes are likely to occur. This is an area where F and F tornadoes have struck multiple times in the past. Some people consider Tornado Alley just the area where tornadoes have struck most frequently where multiple tornado touchdowns have occurred year after year. However in a super tornado outbreak took place in Georgia, Illinois; Indiana, Kentucky; Michigan, Mississippi; North, Carolina; Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee ..."
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Sudan, 2004.
A discussion on the geography of Sudan.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the geography of the Sudan. it expands on its politics, history, culture and economy. It also expands on the crisis currently taking place in Darfur as a result of the civil war. The author researches the country's system of government.
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"Sudan is the largest country in Africa and stretches from Egypt in the north to Uganda in the south. It shares borders with nine other countries; Egypt, Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Uganda ,Zaire the Central African Republic and Chad Sudan gained its independence from British and Egyptian rule in January. It underwent several changes of government before the present system was adopted ..."
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China's Farmland, 2005.
A look at the shortage of farmland in China, its causes and possible solutions.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the lack of arable farmland in China, its causes, and measures that have been taken to address it. The also makes additional recommendations for resolving the problem.
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"China is a country plagued with resource problems that have previously been attributed to overpopulation. Many experts have now determined that China is not overpopulated but has made short-sighted choices based on immediate needs. One of China's greatest resource shortages, the farmland shortage, is due in part to such choices. China has a large land area but most of that land is arid land that cannot be used for farmland. Therefore, China's population is concentrated densely in its large cities which are located near..."
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South African Marketing Strategies, 2004.
This paper compares the marketing and advertising strategies of three South African industries.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper compares the marketing and advertising strategies of South African businesses from three industries: Diamonds, Tourism and Fruit. The author presents the history of Union of South Africa and the three industries. The paper discusses the purpose of TISA (Trade and Investment South Africa).
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"The British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in Dutch settlers called Boers trekked north to establish their own republics. The discovery of diamonds in and gold in created wealth and increased immigration. It also intensified the subjugation of the native South Africans. The Boers resisted British encroachments but were eventually defeated in the Boer War that lasted from ... to ... . The resulting Union of South Africa operated under a policy of apartheid the separate development of the races. This policy was formalized ..."
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