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Portugal and Spain, 2004.
Biographical account of Portuguese explorer, Prince Henry the Navigator.
888 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The focus of this paper is on Portuguese explorer, Prince Henry the Navigator, and the tools and techniques he introduced to his sailors, which revolutionized sailing and furthered exploration more than anyone else had up to that point.
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"The Portuguese are an adventurous people, and Henry knew that if he could just capitalize on this, he could drive his sailors to go farther and do more than anyone else had up to that point. From the Muslims, ?[the Portuguese] had learned better ship design, cartography, sailing, and navigation and math skills (European Age of Exploration).? To that end, Henry established an observatory and the first school for navigators in Sagres, Portugal, where he lived. Before the sailors could be taught anything new, however, Henry had to work to convince them that their fears would not come to pass. ?Expeditions moved slowly due to the [sailors?] belief that waters at the equator were at the boiling point, that human skin turned black, and that sea monsters would engulf ships (Mariner?s Museum).?"
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Switzerland, 2004.
A thorough examination of the political, social, and economic make-up of Switzerland.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper begins by providing some basic facts about Switzerland's geography, culture, and history. It then examines the politics and government of Switzerland and discusses the roles of the legislature, executive, and judiciary councils. The economy is examined, and the tax and fiscal policies of the government are discussed.
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"With its high per capita income and its prosperous and liberal trade-based economy, Switzerland presents much opportunity for foreign import and export businesses. The country?s close links to the economies of Western Europe and the United States provides private business with a strategic point of entry into the European market. After the economic setback in the mid-1990s, Switzerland has bounced back with steady economic growth since 1997. The country saw an economic growth rate of 2.2 percent in 2002, a rate that many economists believe will continue in the long-term."
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King's Point, 2004.
An examination of the area known as King's Point in the Great Neck area.
1,352 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper is a geographical and demographic account of King's Point. It provides different data and figures to explain the population make-up of the area. It also provides a brief history of King's Point. It explains that King?s Point is a predominantly Jewish community and is, in many respects, dominated by the mansions of the Jewish Mashadi Diaspora community, which migrated from Iran following the 1979 revolution.
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"Not only is the average home value in excess of 846,500 dollars, but the average home value of the lowest quartile is 452 thousand dollars, nearly twice the median Nassau County home value of 221,100 dollars. 761 of King?s point?s 1733 owner-occupied housing units are valued at in excess of one million dollars. Median real estate taxes in King?s Point are over 10 thousand dollars, whereas those of Long Island itself are ?merely? 5,600 a year. The average home value has increased significantly since 1990, however, this can mostly be accounted by a housing boom created by low interest rates and a previous NYC area housing boom created by the city?s prosperity in the 1990?s. The Great Neck Park District, Great Neck Station on the Long Island Railroad, and the Great Neck School District are all accessible to residents of King?s Point."
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A Holocaust in Central Africa, 2003.
Explores the history and horrifying circumstances of the genocide in Rwanda.
2,833 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper addresses the historical reasons for the 1994 Rwandan genocide. In addition, the genocide itself is discussed, as well as the implications for surrounding nations and the future.
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"It is perhaps the late twentieth century?s worst, most misunderstood, and most ignored horror. In the short space of 100 days, the world looked on in absolute horror as nearly one million human beings in a small Central African republic were put to death and a country ripped asunder. While the world watched on, it surreally did very little to intervene in the murderous, genocidal chaos, even as the crisis spilled over the borders of the nation into neighboring countries. The Rwandan genocide of 1994 occurred with breathtaking and horrifying swiftness; out of an original population of 7.5 million between 800,000 and one million people were murdered and half of Rwanda?s population fled to neighboring nations. The genocide and resultant refugee crisis that followed destabilized a vast swath of Central Africa, causing civil wars and other massacres in neighboring nations, namely the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, colonial influence cannot be ruled out as a cause of the genocide as many of the ethnic groups and borders were defined by former colonial powers. The historical influences and meddling of European colonial powers led to the ethnic tensions that fomented the 100-day genocide in 1994, and the resultant refugee crisis led to the destabilization and chaos of the Central African region."
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The Tri State Water Wars, 2004.
An insight into the 'war' over fresh water supply between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
1,378 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how, from the beginning of the 19th century, many states in the western United States have dealt with each other over arguments on the supply of fresh water. It looks at how, during the 1980s, trouble started pouring out because of droughts that occurred and changed the water situation for the three states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. It analyzes the impact and the consequences of the request by Alabama to to build a new reservoir on the Chattahoochee River, the Flint River, and the Coosa River and how it led to what is now known as as the tri-state water wars.
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"When the two other neighbors of Atlanta, Alabama and Florida gathered information of this proposal they realized that since they were situated downstream this would turnout to be a problem for them, as it would ultimately mean less water and also bad quality water. It was stated by Alabama, that considering that they were already situated downstream, the water that came to them already consisted of Atlanta?s pollutants. Now by reducing the quantity of water, the pollutants would be even less diluted. This was supported by Florida, that if the more water were taken off from Chattahoochee and the Flint River then they have less water flow in to the Florida Apalachicola Bay and this would ultimately affect their oyster industry that contributed to nearly 70 million dollars of their economy."
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Peru, 2004.
An overview of the issues caused by a struggling economy, deforestation, and the illicit drug trade in Peru.
2,066 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses how Peru faces many problems common to many developing countries around the world, including economic difficulties. The problems include underdevelopment in its infrastructure, including underdevelopment in its health, education, industrial, and transport sectors, and environmental difficulties, including deforestation, overgrazing, desertification, pollution; there is severe air pollution in Lima and river pollution from unregulated industries. It also examines how Peru has the added problem of coca and the illicit drugs trade. The paper looks at three global issues, in particular, the struggling economy, deforestation, and the illicit drug trade, and discusses how they directly affect the country of Peru. It also analyzes these three issues in relation to three other countries, Colombia (an Andean neighbor), Uganda (an African example of a developing country), and India (an Asian example of a developing country).
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"In terms of the problem of illicit drugs, Uganda and India are not fair comparisons with Peru, as these two countries do not suffer from such a problem: Uganda has problems with smuggling of precious stones, but not drugs. The direct comparison here will therefore again be Colombia. As we have seen, those connected with the illegal drug trade in Colombia import coca leaves from Peru for processing to cocaine, for export to drug-users in the US and Europe. The same problems, i.e., falsely inflated economies, leading to unemployment and economic difficulties upon the collapse of this economy, also apply to Colombia. Businesses and communities in the heart of Cali have been destroyed by coca dollars, and again through their withdrawal from the local economy."
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Great Neck, New York, 2004.
This paper discusses the village of Great Neck, New York, which sits on the north shore of Long Island in Nassau County.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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A look at the demographic make-up of Great Neck, New York, and an examination of the history of this region. Includes statistics and figures about the population make-up, society levels, religious break-down, and other facts.
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"The racial makeup of Nassau County is 79.30% White, 10.09% African American, 0.16% Native American, 4.73% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.57% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Great Neck has 1/4th or less black people than the county it is in. 9.99% of the population is Hispanic; this is approximately the same as Great Neck. Of the 447,387 households in Long Island, 35.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.10% are married couples living together, 10.90% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 22.40% are non-families. The average household size is in the county is 2.93 and the average family size is 3.34. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females, there are 92.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.00 males."
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Switzerland, 2004.
A general overview of the history, politics, culture, and economics of Switzerland.
3,573 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper examines how Switzerland, as a country, ideally is situated at the center of the most industrially developed part of Europe, which runs from Southern Germany to the parts of Northern Italy and Eastern France. It looks at how it is one of the richest countries in the world with the highest levels of gross national per capita income. It shows how the nature of the economy is liberal and highly competitive and occupies a position among the top ten positions in the world in any study. It also discusses how it is an open economy and dependent on foreign trade.
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History
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Economics
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Geography
Tax Policy
Fiscal Policy
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"For the trade with the EU, the applicable principles include free movements of goods and services, free movement of capital and liberalized labor market, which is opening up even further. One can invest into Switzerland through a partnership or a new corporation in the form of a joint stock company, through setting up a subsidiary as a corporation which may be totally independent or a branch of the foreign company, through setting up a partnership with Swiss nationals or through an existing company in Switzerland, through acquiring an interest or buying an existing business in Switzerland with a majority interest, through a merger with previous Swiss partners, or through strategic alliances which may or may not involve equity shares."
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Kurt Vonnegut?s "Slaughterhouse Five", 2003.
Examines Kurt Vonnegut?s "Slaughterhouse Five", or "The Children's Crusade" (1969), as a lesson in geopolitical history.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides an overview of Kurt Vonnegut and his book, "Slaughterhouse Five", or "The Children's Crusade", from the perspective of its inadvertent contribution to increasing the level of overall geopolitical awareness in America, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"According to one of his many biographers, Kurt Vonnegut studied at Cornell University before serving in the U.S. Air Force in World War II (Reed 1997). Vonnegut was captured by the Germans, and was one of the survivors of the fire bombing of Dresden, Germany, that took place in February 1945. Vonnegut?s book, Slaughterhouse Five, or The Children's Crusade (1969) is his attempt to recreate his Dresden experiences in a fictional form; the book uses that bombing raid as a symbol of the cruelty and destructiveness of war down through the centuries using a mixture of dark fantasy and ?numb, loopy humor ?(Giles & Dickstein 2003:11). An interesting benefit that has been realized from this evocative story about an otherwise-horrifying event (particularly one in which the United States did not play an all-that-honorable-role) has been its impact on raising the level of geopolitical awareness among Americans who have read the book. In this regard, Vonnegut has provided a poignant account of an event in history that contributes to this understanding. "
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Greek City-States, 2003.
Compares the two ancient Greek cities of Athens and Sparta.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 23.95
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The paper discusses the distinct cultural makeup of Athens and Sparta, introducing both cities as military and political rivals. It examines Sparta's ideological and social emphasis on militarism and Athens's focus on a sophisticated, democratic system of governance and trade.
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"Greek City-States
Athens & Sparta
Greek city-states were loosely aligned but fairly distinct in terms of cultural makeup. This was true in terms of military, political, economic and social structures. In ancient civilization, "Athens...was the most .."
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Danger Cave, Utah, 2003.
Discusses the cave as prime example of archaic desert culture.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses how this is an important archaeological site. Contains some of the oldest recorded artifacts found in North America. Considers samples taken from the Caves and describes the eastern Great Basic area.
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"Danger Cave is in Utah, in the eastern Great Basin area (Aikens 1983: 169). It is a cluster of dry caves in the Great Salt Lake region and contains artifacts from before the Paleo-Indian period through the Archaic period, and up to 25..."
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Eurailpass, 2003.
Discusses its impact on tourism in Europe.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 23.95
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Discusses Eurail's inexpensive form of travel as conducive to future growth and employment in the European Union (EU), how Eurail helps increase tourism, and the new Eurail products such as the Youthpasses and the Eurail Selectpass.
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"Eurail is a series of passes that allow almost unlimited train travel through 17 countries in Europe including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, ..."
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Taiwan, 2003.
Discusses its development from 1997-2002.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 111.95
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Examines the East Asian country that made the transition from developing to industrialized status, or NIC (newly industrialized country) and the country's economic progress and per-capita gross domestic product (GDP).
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"Taiwan is one of the select group of countries .. concentrated, like Taiwan itself, in East Asia .. that has in recent decades made the transition from "developing" to "industrialized" status. The t..."
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 2003.
Discusses the impact of nature on the region and its people.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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Examines the impact of human technology on the concept of a place and the importance of geography, history, and culture in defining a people and their resources. Describes the town, its history, its residents, and its geography.
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"The Impact of Nature: The Case of Jackson Hole, Wyoming
John Brinckerhoff Jackson (p. 17), referring to New Mexico, wrote that "It is not easy in this landscape to separate the role of man from the role of nature." This comment can also be applied to ..."
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Taiwan, 2003.
Examines the country's investment in China.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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Discusses Taiwan's investment posture and position with respect to the People's Republic of China, the overall size of the investment, the origins of the various investments made by Taiwan, and its businesses and venture capitalists.
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"Taiwan's Investment in the Peoples' Republic of China
Introduction
Taiwan became the second-largest source of overseas investment capital in the Peoples' Republic of China (PRC) during the 1990s, ahead of the United States and Japan and second only to ..."
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Djibouti, 2003.
Describes the nation's search for stability in the Horn of Africa.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 79.95
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Presents an overview of the economic and political environment of Djibouti. Discusses key political and ethnic disputes, the lack of natural resources and industry, and the lack of arable land. Examines the development of international trade.
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"The tiny Republic of Djibouti, which is nearly the size of the state of Massachusetts, is emerging from the latest round of Horn of Africa travesties with a positive political and economic outlook on the future (CIA- The World Factbook 1). In a region ..."
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Banking System of the Bahamas, 2003.
Discusses the origins of the banking system.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, $ 95.95
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Describes the history and development of the system. Discusses the Bahamas's informal banking practice prior to establishment of formal institutions, the emergence of foreign-owned international banking in the 1930s, and the responsibilities of the Central Bank of the Bahamas.
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"This research reviews the banking system in Commonwealth of the Bahamas (referred to in the remainder of this review as the Bahamas). The major topic area..."
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Alaska, 2003.
Compares early Russian and American interests in the area.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses the Russian fur trade in Alaska, the need for Peter the Great to pay the expenses of his Royal Court, the colonization of Alaska in 1784, the impact on the native Tlingit tribe, and the U.S. purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
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"This paper will compare and contrast the Fur Trade and the Mining Industry in Alaska between the years of 1700 and 1845. The paper will consist of ..."
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Alaska Seafood Industry, 2003.
Discusses the economic problems of the salmon industry.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 39.95
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Examines the global economic impact, including free trade, as disastrous for Alaska. Discusses contributing factors to the decline of salmon fishery, the expansion of aquaculture and farmed salmon, and the effect on prices of economic recession.
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"The Alaska Seafood Industry, the economic backbone of the state of Alaska, is today in dire straits. In particular, the salmon market is on the brink of collapse, having sustained many consecutive years of plunging prices and waning product demand."
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