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Grand Canyon National Park and Its Formation, 2002.
Explains different geological theories of the formation of the Grand Canyon and its rocks.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 31.95
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Certain theories commonly attribute the formation of the Grand Canyon to the process of erosion by the Colorado River, but disagree with regard to the period and the actual process. Geologists continue to debate on it, but continuous changes around the Grand Canyon pose problems for them to reach a consensus.
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The Grand Canyon, 2002.
Examines the history and formation of the Grand Canyon and the ecological threats to it.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 63.95
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This paper will address the formation of the Grand Canyon through geological processes, focusing mainly on erosion. It will then address the human interventions with the canyon, from its discovery to modern day. Again, most of the focus will be on water control, as well as a detrimental population increase in the number of tourists.
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The Grand Canyon Super Group of Fossils, 2000.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at the group of fossils in a certain are of the Grand Canyon in the United States. The paper concentrates on the paleontology of these fossils and their uniqueness.
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"The Grand Canyon Supergroup is a thick sequence of Precambrian strata located in-between overlying Paleozoic rocks and underlying crystalline rocks. This Supergroup is comprised mainly by the Nankoweap Formation and the Chuar Group that include three sub-formations and seven members. These formations, groups, and members still puzzle many geologists and paleontologists for their is no conclusive evidence regarding the Supergroup?s formation as well as classifying some of the fossils found there. The 2100 meters of the Grand Canyon Supergroup is still undergoing extensive research and will until all the mysteries surrounding it are solved."
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The Cambrian System, 2004.
An analysis of the Cambrian System of the Grand Canyon.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper researches and examines the relevant information available in relation to the Cambrian System of the Grand Canyon. The paper explains that the lower middle and upper series in the stratigraphic scale of the Cambrian is a duration of over 50 million years but the three facies of the Tonto group deposited simultaneously appear super and juxtaposed which could be explained due to a varying velocity of the water flow in the different zones while sedimentation was still in its formation process.
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Introduction
The Cambrian System
Stratigraphy of the Grand Canyon
The Tonto Group Formations and Layers
Zones in the Tonto Group Strata
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" The stratigraphy of the Grand Canyon is illustrated in the chart below: Precambrian sedimentological layer is a "complex group of highly metamorphic and intensively folded rock of the "Vishnu Group", inclusive of chlorite-mica schist, with minor amount of amphibolites, gneiss and calc-silicate rocks. Occurrences of Zoroaster pink feldspars granite is noted with intrusion of Vishnu rocks vertically and pegmatic veins that are as thick as multiples of ten meters. The Zoroaster and Vishnu rocks the compositional materials of the Lower Proterozoic. These rocks are laid over by tilted Upper Proterozoic volcanic0sedimentary Grand Canyon Supergroup in some tectonic depressions with the Tonto Group of the Cambrian System overlaying the Vishnu and the Zoroaster rocks. (Grand Canyon, 1989) "
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The Grand Jury, 2002.
Examines the development of grand juries.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 22.95
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Examines the development of grand juries. Their history in England and America. Grand jury independence. The present use of such panels. Strengths and weaknesses of the grand jury system. Current function of returning criminal indictments, and as an investigative body. Special grand juries. Potential for abuse. Value of grand juries as a check on the state.
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"The grand jury is a unique feature of Anglo-American law that has existed since the 12th century. Though grand juries have largely fallen out of favor, they are still used in many American jurisdictions. This is particularly true at the federal level because of Constitutional clauses regarding grand juries. This paper will examine the development of grand juries, the present use of such panels, and the strengths and weaknesses of the system.
Grand juries trace their lineage to 1166, when Henry II, the King of England, employed a body of locals as his investigative arm. The initial grand juries did not hear evidence per se, but rather were the sources of evidence, reporting what they had heard and seen-in other words, gossip (Frankel and Naftalis, pp. 6-7)."
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MGM Grand Inc., 2004.
The paper is an analysis of the business development and strategies employed in the working of MGM Grand Inc.
4,169 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 79.95
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An examination of the business development and strategies used in MGM Grand, Inc. MGM Grand is an entertainment center honored by celebrity entertainment, comedy, games and sports, and special events all under a single platform. The paper looks at the financial, physical, and cultural aspects of the company. In order to understand this, the writer takes a brief look at a few of its firms. It also looks at the business strategies employed by the company in moving forward by entering into partnership alliances with other leading enterprises. As a result, it shows an understanding of the benefits earned by the company through these partnership alliances. To understand the financial progress made by the company, the writer takes a detailed look at the financial performance of the company in the year 1999 alone. In addition, it also focuses on the problems faced by the gaming industry, in general, and of MGM, in particular.
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"MGM Grand Inc is a leading owner, developer of amusement and gaming resorts in the United States, Australia and South Africa. The Company has interests in entertainment, hotel and gaming with its head office in Las Vegas. (MGM Grand Partners with IBM, InfoGenesis and Symbol Technologies to Implement Wireless POS) MGM Grand Inc holds and runs the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino- the City of Entertainment and New York- New York Hotel and Casino both situated in Las Vegas; Buffalo Bill?s Whiskey Pete?s, and the Primm Valley Resort in Primm, Neveda; the MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit, Michigan; the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Darwin, Australia; controls casinos in Nelsspruit, Witbank and Johannesburg, Rep. of South Africa and possesses two championship golf courses at California/Neveda state. (MGM Grand Reports Record Revenues, Cash Flow)"
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Ancient Mycenaean and Chaco Canyon Communities.
This paper, using Brian Fagan's five qualifications of a state-level society, examines the question if the Ancient Mycenaean and Chaco Canyon communities were complex societies.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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This paper explains that factors, including mortuary or burial evidence, economic systems and the presence of differentiated housing, can be used to determine if patterns of differences between elite versus common citizens existed, which helps decipher whether a community is considered a state-level or complex society. The author points out the fact that there are major differences between the palaces and housing for commoners in Mycenaean culture inferring that there was a definite distinction in socioeconomic status: the Mycenaean is a true state-level or complex society. The paper relates that the Chaco Canyon housing structures were much less extravagant than that of the Mycenaean; however, it was the temporary residence by pilgrimages outside of the communities that brought items to trade and thus wealth into the Chacoan societies: Chaco Canyon was a non-state-level society.
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"The burial patterns of the Mycenaean give us insight as to certain differences between the elite and common citizens and the burial patterns of the Chaco Canyon Society do so as well. In an article entitled, "Complexity, Hierarchy, and scale: A Controlled Comparison between Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, and La Quemada, Zacatecas" Ben Nelson states, "Aspects of Chacoan mortuary patterning have also been interpreted as indicative of hierarchy." In areas thought to have held the elites of the Chaco Canyon citizens such as the great houses or towns, individuals buried here were on average 4cm taller than individuals found buried outside of these places where the elite resided. The individuals buried near the great houses were also significantly healthier and showed less signs of nutritional stress than individuals outside of these areas."
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Employee Morale at Canyon Springs, 2005.
Research paper how employee moral can be improved for Canyon Spring's employees, in an effort to foster a positive work environment.
973 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 24.95
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This research paper presents an examination of employee morale at Canyon Springs. Specifically, the researcher proposes an attempt to discern whether the creation of a positive work environment and increased employee morale is possible via implementation of a Treatment of People Program. Via use of a survey questionnaire, interviews and a thorough examination of the literature available on the subject of employee morale, the author draws conclusions related to the factors influencing employee morale, and proposes a solution for creation of a positive work environment at Canyon Springs.
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Introduction
Background to the Problem
Proposal
Method
Conclusion
Appendix I
References/Resources
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"The researcher proposes that implementation of a Treatment of People Program will help stimulate employee morale and foster a positive work environment. Studies suggest that to boost employee morale employers must rely on methods other than compensation, designed to pay specific attention to unique employee needs, wants and desires (Bryson, 2001). In today's competitive marketplace, it is more important than ever that employers take time to survey employee needs and develop morale boosting initiatives to ensure the long term success of an organization over time."
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The Grand Tour, 2003.
A discussion of the beneficial and detrimental effects of the eighteenth century Grand Tour.
1,793 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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The paper gives a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of taking part in the Grand Tour in the eighteenth century - a tour around Europe that the aristocracy embarked upon during this period.The main points include advantages such as health, cultural knowledge leading to modernisation throughout Britain and general pleasure including activities such as sex and gambling. Disadvantages include cost, crime and loss of health.
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"Young tourists found that tourism opened more opportunity for sexual adventure, seen in Britain as a less acceptable pastime due to the high standards of morality in Britain (as Douglas Hay and Nicholas Rogers describe ?improvident, dissolute? sexual relations were seen to be a big problem and in need of reformation and sex was also illegal before marriage) as well as the problems that could arise - not only venereal disease. Many tourists went abroad to attend brothels and due to the generosity of foreign prostitutes because of the restrictions in Britain. Black also describes how what was seen as immoral in Britain was overlooked abroad so this would therefore be seen as a benefit of the Grand Tour by those who engaged in sex abroad."
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"Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina", 2006.
A critical analysis of the "Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina" by Galileo.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper examines how, in his letter to the Grand Duchess Christina, Galileo argues that explanations of physical phenomena are not matters of faith. It discusses how he consistently attacks his opponents and counters their arguments on the basis of two flaws, while defending his own work and the place of science in society. By constantly emphasizing the significance of the Bible and his own devout nature, the papers attempts to show how Galileo's clear arguments succeed in proving how the domains of religion and science can be balanced without demeaning one or the other.
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"Galileo upholds and supports the significance of his scientific work and of science in general, not by humbling religion but by refuting the beliefs of those associated with it. In turn, he accuses them of wrongdoing in the name of Catholicism. By attributing this as the sole reason for any discrepancy between science and religion, he begins to attack his opponents. He does so in a very direct and precise way. First, he makes it clear that many of his opponents are ignorant of the current scientific developments, even those that are compatible with Catholic doctrine. The fact that Galileo had supporters from the Church proves that even the controversial points could be studied, as long as their legitimacy was not openly acknowledged. This justifies Galileo in accusing his adversaries of a complete lack of knowledge and understanding of science. "
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The MGM Grand Fire, 2002.
A discussion about the fire at MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 1980.
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper presents a discussion about the fire at MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas which broke out in 1980 and killed over 100 people. The writer discusses the cause of the fire as well as many aspects of the response from emergency management. It shows that, even after the fire, hotel management argued that two dollar smoke detectors in each hotel room was too much of an expense for the hotel to cover. The paper examines the changes made to the fire regulations after the tragedy that will hopefully save lives in the future.
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"The MGM Fire has been recorded as the second worst hotel fire in the history of the nation. When all was aid and done almost 100 people were dead and many others injured. The MGM fire has been credited with opening the public?s eyes to the fact that fire and smoke do kill people. When the fire occurred the Nevada Governor appointed a committee of fire prevention experts that included building inspectors, government officials and firefighters to examine the fire?s causes and things that could have been done to minimize the damage and death that it caused(Koch, 2000).
One of the biggest issues that came to the public following the MGM Grand fire was the fact that it did not have a sprinkler system installed."
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Grand Unified Theory and Strings, 2006.
A review of the concept of Grand Unified Theory.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 25.95
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This paper introduces the concept of Grand Unified Theory--or GUT--the major accomplishments of the theory to date, as well as the most promising directions for the future. Foremost among these is the emergence of string theory or superstring theory in physics: it may provide the tools necessary to ultimately link the major branches of physics under the overarching cosmological model of the universe.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Grand Inquisitor", 2007.
Reviews Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Grand Inquisitor", which centers on the temptations of Jesus in the desert.
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 35.95
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This paper relates the plot of Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Grand Inquisitor" in which Christ comes back to earth in Seville at the time of the Spanish Inquisition. He is recognized, performs a number of miracles and is then arrested by Inquisition leaders and sentenced to death. The author points out that the story sets the person of Christ against the church, particularly against persons within the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church. The paper asks the question, "Can we draw a parallel to the modern evangelical church that aligns itself with the Republican Party and the war on terrorism?"
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""The Grand Inquisitor" is in a way a lamentation of the course the organized church has chosen. Having a number of fast days annually set aside for lamentation is not something that would be generally encouraged within modern Christianity. We are pre-occupied with our creature comforts and want a 'feel good' faith, so tend to avoid discussions that remind us of our sins (individual and collective) or pain. The journey of the Church (Roman Catholic and others), with its individual and collective sorrows could be lamented. "Lamentations 3:39-42 says, "Why should any living man complain when punished for his sins?""
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"The Grand Piazza", 2002.
An analysis of G.B. Piranesi's "The Grand Piazza".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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A critical visual analysis of the etching "The Grand Piazza" from Giovanni Piranesi's Carceri, drawings of prisons. Describes the visual movement and values as well as the emotional character of the piece.
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