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The Fusion Of Two Cultures, 2002.
A look at African slaves and black Caribs.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper traces the origin and roots of the Black Caribs and links their culture in terms of the African Slaves.
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Nuclear Fusion, 2002.
A thorough overview of nuclear fusion reactor construction.
5,596 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 96.95
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Nuclear fusion is the process by which nuclear reactions between light elements form heavier ones, up to iron. Significant amounts of energy are released in cases where the interacting nuclei belong to elements with low atomic numbers. Fusion reactions comprise the fundamental energy source of stars, including the Sun, and represent an alternative energy source in a energy-starved world. This paper provides an overview of nuclear fusion reactor construction, typical costs associated with nuclear fusion research and development, the types of energy that would be replaced by nuclear fusion, and a comparison of nuclear fusion energy and hydrogen energy. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Practical efforts to achieve fusion energy involve either of two basic approaches to contain and sometimes sustain a hot plasma of elements that undergo nuclear fusion reactions: magnetic confinement and inertial confinement. Late in the 1960s, major advances were made in efforts to harness fusion reactions for practical energy production: when the Soviets announced the achievement of high plasma temperature (about 3,000,000 K), along with other physical parameters, in a tokamak, described as a toroidal magnetic confinement system in which the plasma is kept generally stable both by an externally generated, doughnut-shaped magnetic field and by electric currents flowing within the plasma itself."
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Mask Dance in Indian Culture, 2004.
An analysis of the mask dance in Indian culture.
1,369 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses the Indian culture's mask dance. The paper explains that the nation of India has a long history associated with dance as a form of communication and expression. The paper contends that dances are more than just a fusion of choreographic movements; dance in India represents a way of telling tales of historical events, passion, romance, and even tales of treachery and woe.
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"Dance in the culture has always represented some of the more inner reflections regarding the country's combination of historical turbulence mixed with the nation's religious and inner peace oriented factions such as Hinduism. "The Arts of India are the illustration of the religious life of the Hindus. Like their faith, the arts have been preserved for the past three thousand years, from change and decay, from foreign invasions, and from the fury of the nature. We owe its preservation to the future generations. For, it exemplifies how life can indeed revolve around the arts." (Kamat, 2004) In other words, dance in Indian culture is seen as more than just a fusion of detailed and non-meaningful movements; it is more a system for delivering aspects of the culture to the masses."
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The Development of Nuclear Fusion Reactors, 2001.
This paper tries to externalize the feasibility and optimality of the development of a nuclear fusion reactor as a source of energy for future consumption.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper discusses the inevitable need for developing alternative sources of energy in order to bridge the gap between the rapidly increasing fuel demand and the depleting resources available. This paper tries to analyze the potentials of nuclear fusion reactors as a reliable alternative to overcome this energy crisis. Though the theories propounded are still in the state of infancy, they hold relevance for satisfying the fuel demand in the future in both on earth as well in space stations. Fusion, explains the author, is a source of the sun?s energy that offers a clean, potentially limitless source of electricity and power. Hence a magnetic fusion reactor by using plasma would manage to bring about the nuclear fusion reaction in a controlled way.The author shows how plasmais a new state of matter in which most of the atoms are ionized due to some sort of 'violence' and breaking away of the originally bound electrons. Within the plasma, colliding deuterium and tritium nuclei fuse into helium nuclei and release energy to be converted into electricity.
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"The concept of generation of usable energy from the nuclear fusion reactor is still at its state of infancy. Though both Bose and Einstein , in 1925 predicted the condensation of atoms into super dense states but still even after 76 years of extensive research the idea of a nuclear fusion reactor has not been physically implementable. Though nuclear fusion is the primary governing factor in the nuclear reactor design but a number of complex systems and their analysis need to be incorporated for its success. Currently, a number of significant projects are being pursued individually by the developed nations like the SST project, the Magnetic Mirror project and the combined efforts of scientists and governments from all over the world pooling their intelligence and resources to develop the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)."
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Fusion Techniques for Image Retrieval, 2006.
An evaluation of fusion techniques for image retrieval of digital images.
1,127 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses fusion techniques for image retrieval of digital images, in particular the technique using support vector machine (SVM). The paper describes an experiment that was run in order to test the stability of this technique and it details the results that were found.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Fusion Techniques
SVM
Ensemble
Average and Max
Experiment
Conclusion and Observations
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"Against the backdrop of increased digital images, an accurate image retrieval system is in demand and is supported by a number of methods. Classification is one of the most important parts of image retrieval. Of the several classification techniques, Support Vector Machine (SVM) is the most efficient and the most accurate, especially in cases where the number of samples is small [4]. In addition, to transfer data to higher dimensions, SVM can adapt for non-linear boundary problems [5]."
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Nuclear Fusion, 1990.
This paper discusses ucelar fusion: Process, effects, applications and problems. Diagrams.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, £ 39.95
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"Process--Energy has always been an important ingredient in the development of civilization. Large amounts of energy are necessary for sustaining industrial nations and bringing forward Third World countries. An adult human requires approximately 2500 food calories or about 100 watts of power, to sustain life (3:1). In the United States, the per capita consumption of all forms of energy is approximately 100 times this basic sustenance rate. For the entire world population, energy consumption is about 15 times the basis rate (3:1). A number of questions continue to arise. Is enough energy available? How long will the energy supply last? When will new sources be required? What world events will disrupt the flow of raw energy material, and what countries will suffer? Clearly, an inexhaustible supply of energy is required. This inexhaustible supply of energy may be ... "
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Magical Fusion of Love and Authority, 1999.
Critical paper on the classic Shakespeare play "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, £ 32.95
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This paper explains how throughout the classic play plots are intertwined between the two settings of the human world and the fairy world. There are distinct similarities in each world, which run parallel to the other. Both love and forms of authority exert power over the lives of humans and fairies. This paper provides an examination of both worlds and their connection to one another, and shows how the relationship between imagination and reason/ art and reality comes to the surface. The imagination of Shakespeare and the audience is magically transformed into a midsummer reality from dream.
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"In Shakespeare?s ?A Midsummer Night?s Dream,? a connection is made between art and reality through the double settings in the play. The audience maintains consciousness of an invisible world, which parallels the world of reality. Shakespeare creates an opposition between waking and dreaming that is continually enforced and fused together. The world of Theseus?s Athens is a world of reason and reality. The enchanted world of the woods outside of Athens is a world of imagination and magic, yet is in many ways similar to its parallel world. By escaping into a different world a new perspective is gained on the world left behind. The double setting in the play highlights connections between art and reality."
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Native Art, 2002.
Compares the works of Native Canadian artists, Joane Cardinal-Schubert and Maria Campbell.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 62.95
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This paper will address the work and philosophy of two Native Canadian artists, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, a visual artist and Maria Campbell, a writer. Both these artists have similar concerns in their work and weave personal and community experience into their art. They employ both the oral tradition influence from their ethnic backgrounds and more non-Native oriented visual and written traditions to create a fusion of their two cultures and thereby regain a voice for their communities in the larger Canadian culture.
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Legacy of Chingis Khan, 2007.
This paper describes the political, cultural and linguistic impact of the Mongol leader, Chingis Khan.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper explores the role of Chingis Khan in shaping Central Asia. Also cited is his role in destroying the ancient cultures, ethnic and linguistic groups of the region. The paper further describes Chingis Khan's conquests and how they resulted in the fusion of many Eastern and Western elements. Nevertheless, the dream of an empire, combined with an ability to hold together or reproduce that empire, created the modern situation of fragmentation and warfare. The modern states of Central Asia still live with, and struggle with, the legacy of Chingis Khan.
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"In his day, Chingis Khan was the scourge of God. His hordes toppled empires and destroyed civilizations. Yet the great Mongol leader also laid the groundwork for much of modern Central Asia. The Mongol Conqueror set in motion the processes that led to the establishment of today's ethnic groups, and to the creation of the Region's contemporary linguistic picture. New peoples and languages replaced old peoples and languages, or mixed with them to produce today's nationalities. The descendants of Chingis Khan forged a new political landscape. New states were born. Many of their leaders would claim descent from their famous - or notorious - ancestor. Religion, too, was affected as Islam replaced many of the faiths that had formerly dominated the vast area of mountain, steppe, and desert. A bridge was formed between Middle East and Far East and the stage was set for today's promises and problems. "
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African Drama, 2002.
An analysis of 2 plays by African dramaist Wole Soyinka.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, £ 33.95
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Analysis of 2 plays by African dramatist Wole Soyinka. Discusses fusion of traditional & modern forms in "The Lion & the Jewel" and "The Trials of Brother Jero." Conflicts re: traditional culture to culture of Europe. Themes explored. Colonial experience of Africa. Community customs. Treatment of women--bride price vs. marrying for love. Clash between African traditional religion & Christianity. Power of the idea of cummunity.
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"All forms of drama exist in Africa today, including drama from past and present, ritual and ceremony, dance mime and modern play. These forms can be found throughout the continent where traditional drama in the villages and imported amusements in films and television are found side by side. Traditional African drama is so tightly integrated into African religion and customs that identifying "theater" as a separate entity is unrealistic. There is a wide variety of staged theater in Africa, including not only written plays but also storytelling, puppetry, and ritual drama. The plays of Wole Soyinka show how traditional forms and modern forms are fused in plays that openly compare traditional culture to the culture of Europe as introduced in the age of imperialism.
In the play "The Lion and the Jewel" by Wole Soyinka, the..."
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Nuclear Energy, 2002.
This paper explores and examines the uses of energy resources. It provides scientific calculations and compares nuclear energy as an alternative source of energy. This paper also has a few excerpts on new technologies and Fission/Fusion technology.
1,464 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper addresses the question of whether the world?s energy resources are becoming scarce with the impending increase of the human population. This paper analyzes the current energy resource uses, provides calculations of energy output and compares them with each other. A background of the various energy resources is given as well as an introduction to Nuclear Energy. Fission/Fusion technology is also brought up throughout the paper. An explanation of the Fission/Fusion theory is provided on how this renewable resource works.
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"With man?s leap into technological advances, one would think that the boundaries are endless. The human race has allowed to progress for over hundreds of thousands of years. Especially in the late centuries of history, mankind has excelled immensely in achieving technological success. From the discovery of electricity, to the creation of the internal combustion engine, modern society has come to a time where ceaseless change exists in everyone?s lifetime. Everyday man takes another step into the ladder of intellectual evolution. These advances still cannot guarantee happiness among society. For all of these things are dependent on one thing, energy. Energy is needed to maintain life in all things, from the plants of the Amazon forest, to the fuel burning inside of a Toyota Camry. Without it, all living things would cease to exist, including the humans who created this ever growing technology. One might speculate that with the extreme rate at which the population is increasing, all the resources on earth would become scarce. But an energy crisis is hardly anything for a person to worry about, for humanity has taken a step into the discovery of nuclear power."
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International Business Start Up, 2005.
Examines the challenges associated with building an Asian Fusion business.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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This paper examines the challenges associated with building an Asian Fusion fast food business in the United States, and then exporting it to Japan. The information the business will need and the risks it will be taking are all discussed.
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"This paper explores the process of starting an international business. The process involves starting a restaurant chain in the United States offering a Japanese-Asian fusion menu and then expanding that ..."
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Philosophy of Education, 2007.
A description of a fusion of the humanistic and the progressive philosophies of education to form a personal teaching style.
996 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper presents the writer's personal philosophy on education, which he labels a 'derived' philosophy because it stems from the humanistic and progressive philosophies of education. The paper discusses the bases of the humanistic and the progressive philosophies of education and then describes how the writer's philosophy and method of teaching attempts to fuse aspects of both philosophies.
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"In addition to being child-centric, my philosophy of education is also subject-centered because there is great consideration given in providing the appropriate training and form of learning that the student/individual shall receive. That is, guided by the principles of humanistic and progressive philosophies, tasks, information, and the learning and teaching processes are based on an interactive, hands-on type school environment. This means that both teacher and student share, rather than transmit information and facts to each other. It is through sharing that learning becomes dynamic and effective, allowing the student/individual to succeed in his/her goal to gain relevance and significance in the society he lives in, and for the teacher to accomplish the same goals the student/individual has set for himself/herself: to gain relevance and significance in the society s/he lives in."
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Ornament and Architecture, 2001.
This paper discusses the fusion of ornament and architecture.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, £ 53.95
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This paper explores the works of Leon Battista Alberti, Adolf Loos, and Jennifer Bloome and compares and contrasts their opinions on combining different forms of art and architecture. It also examines why it is important for architecture to be aesthetic and practical.
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"According to the AOL World Book Encyclopedia?s definition of
architecture, architecture is an art form like painting or poetry writing. However, architecture is not entirely like these arts in its practice. The World Book states one of the essential differences between architects and other artists is the fact that while other artists have a certain amount of creative control in the fashioning of ?rough drafts? of their work, architects face additional constraints because their work costs so much money to fashion."
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