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Minoan Bull-Leaping, 2007.
An analysis of Minoan bull-leaping as an act of human sacrifice.
1,711 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper argues that bull-leaping was not an intentional act of human sacrifice, but rather a highly prestigious, overtly religious ritual undertaken by the Minoan elite. It describes bull-leaping as depicted in archaeological evidence, explores to what extent the practice could have resembled the artistic depictions of the act and analyses the danger and possibility of performing such a feat. The paper also considers the controversial evidence of "human sacrifice" at the Anemospilia temple; looks at the other violent sports practiced by the Minoans; emphasises the religious significance of bull-leaping and discusses the necessary skill of the bull-leapers themselves.
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"That the Minoans practised human sacrifice was a possibility introduced following the grisly findings at the Anemospilia temple. Inside the temple ruins was, as Castleden1 (1990, 168-73) describes, the remains of a young man, with his legs tightly folded up, upon what appears to have been a sacrificial table. A long bronze blade was found beside him. The excavators, Y. Sakellarakis and E. Sapouna-Sakellaraki, proposed that the youth was sacrificed in order to avert the impending earthquake which destroyed the temple. Castleden not only maintains that human sacrifice was performed in this instance, he insists that it would have been an integral religious practise - enacted on many more occasions. He pushes the concept of the Minoans hidden 'shadow side' - mentioning several other examples."
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The Bull in Minoan Art, 1997.
Symbolic, religious & mythological significance of the bull in art & culture of Minos & early Greece.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, £ 38.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the symbolism of the bull in Minoan art. It will draw upon not only examples of Minoan art but also what is know of the religious associations of the bull in early Greek myth and religion.
Surely all attempts to comprehend the symbolism of the bull in Minoan art must begin from, or at least remain cognizant of, the fresco of the ?bull dancers? found in the palace at Knossos. Greek myth, conveniently summarized in Plutarch?s Life of Theseus, served to preserve a memory of this complex palace; its name or description as labyrinthos, which came to mean a maze, had apparently meant the ?house of the double ax.?
The myths also portrayed the king of Crete, Minos, as a son of Europa, a princess of Phoenicia, who rode on the back of Zeus in the form of a bull to Crete, where he seduced her and fathered Minos.."
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Art In Ancient Crete and Athens, 1995.
Compares the "Bull Leaping" fresco from 1500 B.C. in Crete and the horsemen frieze from 500 B.C in the Parthenon in Athens. Discusses themes, styles, cultural and religious aspects, aims and subjects.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, £ 49.95
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"Two works of ancient art with a similarity of theme present very different approaches to the rendering of their subjects. In The "Bull Leaping" or "Tauromachy" fresco from the Minoan palace of Knossos, depicts a ceremonial game, an athletic event with religious overtones. The detail of horsemen from the sculptural frieze on the north side of the Parthenon in Athens shows the men and horses as part of an extended depiction of the procession in the greatest of Athens' religious festivals. The aims of the two works of art are similar. Each is a depiction of a religious event and an animal is included. Despite great differences in the media and the final effect, each work aims for a feeling of spontaneity and fluidity of movement combined with a certain amount of solemnity. In its own way, each work achieves these ends and the differences between them make an interesting ..."
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Ancient Minoan Crete Art, 1986.
Emphasizes paintings in context of Minoan civilization & Minoan impact on Ancient Greek culture.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, £ 32.95
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"This report will discuss some of the characteristics of the art--particularly the paintings--of ancient Minoan Crete. It will seek to relate these to what we know or can infer about other aspects of Minoan civilization, and will inquire into the Minoan roots of later Western civilization.
The Minoan civilization of prehistoric Crete lies as a great question mark beneath the foundations of Western civilization. Of Minoan history we know almost nothing at all: the Egyptians left only a handful of oblique references to the "Keftiu," and from the Minoans themselves we have only some tablets inscribed in "Linear All--written in no known language--and (from the last period of Minoan civilization) some others inscribed in "Linear B." These can be read; they are in an early form of Greek. Alas, they record no history or poetry, but only "data processing"."
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Bull Fighting in Spain, 2008.
Presents arguments in favor of Spanish bull fighting and opposed to bull fighting with type of argument and fallacy indicated in the opposition argument.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper first supports the decision of the state-run Spanish television network in ending the tradition of broadcasting bull fighting and presents reason for this position. The paper then takes the opposite position in favor of bull fighting. In opposition argument, the paper identifies the type of fallacy and argument mistakes.
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Against Bull Fighting
Response Paper Indicating Type of Fallacy and Argument: For Bull Fighting
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"People who criticize bullfighting disrespect tradition and by discrediting customs, they hope to achieve globalization and the deletion of what is specific to each nation. (guilt by association) Perhaps my arguments are in vain since most protesters are American, and Americans do not know much about traditions. (hasty generalization) Also, I find it a bit ironic that a nation that was born only a few centuries ago can criticize Spain who was an immensely wealthy and advanced state at the time when America was being discovered. Moreover, the fact that America has virtually no authentic universal customs or traditions does not give it the right to criticize others for having a cultural background which they want to preserve. (personal attack)."
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Red Bull and V, 2008.
A comparison of the Red Bull and V beverage companies' performance.
1,333 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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The paper analyzes the two companies vying for domination of the energy drinks market, Red Bull and V, and compares their performance. The paper describes and contrasts how each company has built their brand equity and then shows how Red Bull has global market dominance and massive brand equity while V needs to improve its global performance. The paper concludes that embedding itself in popular culture will be critical to V's success in improving its brand performance.
Outline:
Introduction
Red Bull
V
Red Bull vs. V
Strategy for V to Improve Brand Performance
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"Dietrich Mateschitz originally came up with the idea for his energy beverage in 1984, after traveling to Asia and discovering the popularity of energy drinks in some areas (A new market, 2007). Mateschitz brought several samples back to Austria and after three long years developed his own version involving both medical research and scientific testing (Brunnen, 2007).
"It was "this period (that) saw the birth of the product positioning 'Red Bull vitalizes body and mind' and the unique slogan 'Red Bull gives you wiings!'" (A new market, 2007). First launched in Austria, in 1992, it was then quickly rolled out throughout most of Europe. This was then followed by North and South America, Africa and then Australia. By 2002, more than one billion cans were being sold annually (Brunnen, 2007)"
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Bull and Bear Markets, 2007.
This paper discusses the stock market, with a focus on bull and bear market descriptions and examples.
2,328 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The writer explains that, in simple terms, a bull market occurs when there is a steady upward trend in the stocks almost across the board and a bear market is declared when there is a steady decline in stock values that lasts longer than short term. The paper explores how these markets are determined throughout the stock market's history. The paper concludes that having an understanding of the bear and bull markets is an essential ingredient to entering the stock market with confidence.
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Introduction
The Problem
What to Buy in a Bull Market
What to buy in a Bear Market
Conclusion
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"When it comes to the stock market many Americans are confused about what it involves, how it works and what the different markets mean. Even those that invest their hard earned money into the stock market often turn to their broker for advice and leave it to that broker to handle it for them. Whether one is a serious investor, a hobbyist or planning on becoming a stock broker it is important to understand certain terms and elements about the market. One of the more interesting debates when it comes to the stock market is in deciding whether a bull or bear market has occurred. Analysts around the nation gather in front of historic records, examine current trends and with their most serious face pronounce a bull or bear market depending on how they have interpreted those elements."
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Red Bull Cloning, 2005.
An examination of Red Bull's marketing strategy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses Red Bull's marketing strategy as it relates to new product development and research and development. Particularly it examines Red Bull's unique relationship with the alcoholic beverage industry and its viral marketing techniques within the establishments that sell and market alcoholic beverages associated with Red Bull's product.
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"The beverage industry is largely an industry that lives or dies by identifying each next fad or trend and then developing a product to match that need. Red Bull is the world's largest energy drink company owning approximately 70% of that market, is privately owned, and has annual sales estimated in excess of $1 billion("Red"). Since the company's main line of business is centered in one sector of the beverage industry, energy drinks, and almost exclusively confined to a single product, its flagship Red Bull Energy Drink, it must focus its current strategy on two key, inter-related areas: research and development (R&D) and marketing."
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Promotion and Price Analysis of Red Bull, 2006.
A critical analysis of the Red Bull Marketing strategy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This document discusses Red Bull Energy Drink and how this product is being actively marketed through three marketing outlets: publicity, point of purchase, and television. According to this paper, their publicity method is closely associated with viral marketing principles for Red Bull and has been especially successful in establishing market buzz for Red Bull's product in all its markets.
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"Red Bull energy drink has taken advantage of several innovative marketing techniques to keep it positioned within the growth phase of the product life cycle and product maturity is still many years off. Red Bull Energy Drink Red Bull is the world's largest energy drink company owning approximately 70% of that market, is privately owned, and has annual sales estimated in excess of $1 billion (Red, 2005). Since the company's main line of business is centered in one sector of the beverage industry, energy drinks, and almost exclusively confined to a single product, its flagship Red Bull Energy Drink, it must focus its current strategy on two key, inter-related areas: research and development (R&D) and marketing. "
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"Raging Bull" and "Full Metal Jacket", 2007.
This paper analyzes, compares and discusses the films "Raging Bull" and "Full Metal Jacket."
2,820 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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The paper discusses how the purpose of the film "Full Metal Jacket" is different than that of the film "Raging Bull." The paper explains that in "Full Metal Jacket" the creation of an atmosphere is essentially more important then the narrative or story itself, while in "Raging Bull" the narrative structure and the story of an individual's life is at the artistic center of concern. In this light, the paper highlights the differences between the films, such as the usage of background and support elements and different approaches to technical issues such as lighting, camera angles and editing.
Outline:
Introduction
Full Metal Jacket
Raging Bull
From the Paper
"An analysis of these two films reveals that there are obvious differences in terms of their usage of background and support elements, such as setting and decor, as well as different approaches to technical issues such as lighting and camera angles and editing. These aspects of cinematic art are inextricably related to the style of the director as well as to the aims and intentions of the film. In any successful film aspects such as setting and environment are artistically linked to the various thematic and ideological undercurrents in the film. Background and set for example can be as important as script and acting in conveying certain moment of insight and perception in a film like Full Metal Jacket, for example. Therefore various aspects such as scenic environment, decor and sound should be borne in mind. A comprehsive analysis of a film cannot neglect these aspects and they are often integral to the shape and narrative trajectory of the film as a whole."
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The "Great Leap Forward", 2007.
An analysis of how the "Great Leap Forward" within information and communication technology has amounted into a "cultural revolution".
1,966 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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The paper discusses how in the past five years, the world has seen an emerging "Great Leap Forward" within information and communication technology. The paper examines the significance of this "Great Leap Forward" and observes how these dynamic changes have deeply impacted the cultural revolution of the modern era. The paper shows how these changes have had both a direct and indirect effect on an emerging cultural revolution. The paper explains that greater economic benefits created by ICT have led to a general increase in demands for cultural change to mirror economic improvements. The paper discusses how ICT has empowered individuals to new levels by flattening the lines of communication and changing the cultural understanding of the world as a whole.
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"When the terrorists of Al Qaeda planned their attacks on September 11th, they did not use the traditional mix of secret signals and special couriers. Instead they had a far more powerful and cryptic tool at their hands, the internet. Al Qaeda utilized organization and communication tools such as encrypted emails to carry out the most devastating attacks in United States history. That terrorist organizations now are mobile digitally speaks the changing times of information and communication technology. Within the past five years, the world has seen an emerging "Great Leap Forward" within information and communication technology."
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China's Great Leap, 2002.
This paper re-assesses previous opinions of China's Great Leap Forward of 1958.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper questions whether the retreat from radicalism undermines the thesis that the Great Leap Forward represents a turning point in the development of Chinese Communist ideology. It looks at the social and economic conditions of China before the event and examines whether the Great Leap forward was as beneficial to the country as previously thought.
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"Certainly the countryside was in a mess in the winter of 1958/1959 and reeling from the head-long rush towards communization the preceding summer. In most cases, the chaos grew out of the lack of both tools or proper resources as well as experience and skill. Communal canteens, nurseries and old people?s homes had inadequate accommodation. Responsibility for planning in the whole of agricultural production was vested in the commune leadership quite inept at such levels of management. Although intended as the basic unit of ownership, the communes as a purely economic unit were far too large.
Accountancy was deficient and made worse by what Peng Teh-huai was soon to refer to as ?the habit of exaggeration? (2), in their claims about increases in production targets. ?Production battles? inevitably created considerable disequilibrium in the national economy. This affected many areas of production; from the failure to provide the means of transporting the harvested grain, to the failure to produce sufficient winter clothing, thus curtailing work in the fields during frosty weather. Disorder and misallocation of materials gave many peasants, who had little enthusiasm for the militarization of their working and social life, a concrete opportunity to give vent to their discontent. Peasants began refusing to go to work in military formation and secretly cooked their food at home. They took their children out of the nurseries and cr?ches. Old people left the old people?s homes and returned to their families. Instead of sending the harvested grain to the granaries of the commune, many production brigades distributed it amongst themselves. There were also cases of well-poisoning, and the slaughtering of animals on the pastures at night. Communal stores were ransacked and cadres physically attacked. As such acts of resistance intensified throughout the winter a situation amounting to general, albeit uncoordinated, insurrection developed."
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China During the "Great Leap Forward", 2008.
An analysis of China during the "Great Leap Forward" as seen through the article, "Advance Payment of Wages Every Month Stimulates the Enthusiasm of Commune Members" by Liu Lien-heng.
1,784 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper analyzes an article from Tientsin Jih-pao, written by Liu Lien-heng, entitled "Advance Payment of Wages Every Month Stimulates the Enthusiasm of Commune Members." It shows how this media source serves as an excellent illustration of the ideology and political practices of the Communist Party during the 1950s to 1960s, which was consumed by the campaign known as the "Great Leap Forward". The paper further shows how, through the article, we may understand how life in China at this time was profoundly shaped by ideological campaigns that determined economic policy at all levels of society.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
China and the Great Leap Forward
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This co-existence of the recognition of individualism, in the form of incentives for personal interests, with the overall emphasis upon group production in the media source may, it can be argued, reflect an ideological struggle occurring in the higher reaches of the Communist Party at this time regarding the best means of ensuring the success of agricultural production and economic growth in the China. On the one hand, workers are represented in styles reminiscent of Stalin's Soviet Union of the 1930s in their whole-hearted commitment to the economic design of the Chinese communist state. However, on the other hand, we see how the communal agricultural model that was so important to the ideological foundations of the communist state is being contradicted by a surprising recognition that incentives work. These seem to imply the importance of individualism within the collective economic structures of Chinese rural society at this time."
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China?s Great Leap Forward of 1958, 2002.
This paper discusses the theoretical and ideological underpinnings of China?s Great Leap Forward of 1958.
2,430 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper examines the significance of the ?Great Leap Forward? of 1958 within the broader perspective of the Chinese revolution. This paper reviews the ideological significance of the Great Leap Forward in terms of both the identification of the goals and aims of those who claimed leadership of the revolution. The author explains the interdependence of ?pure? and ?practical? ideology and the concept of ?thought? and ?theory?.
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"Since 1953, the CCP took great care in making the distinction between the universality of theory and the particularity of ?thought?. ?Marxism-Leninism? was considered the guideline for all action; but, although clearly related, ?Marxism? was regarded as the basis for theory and so offered a ?world view? (shijie guan), Schurmann?s ?pure ideology?. ?Leninism? contributed a systematic body of thought concerning the practical application of Marx?s ?universal truths? in relation to social revolution and revolutionary organization, namely practical ideology. This recognition of and stress on duality persists during the period of the Great Leap Forward, although the two components of CCP ideology assume different names."
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