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Modern Day Fairytales, 2005.
Examines political correct forms of fairytales in contemporary literature.
1,064 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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A quick look at the shelves in the juvenile section at any public library reveals that the best-known of our fairy tales take a number of forms. Though the central themes and main characters remain the same from one version to the next, plot variations are evident. The paper shows that only recently, humorous authors have added yet another form to this complex body of literature--politically correct fairy tales. Focusing on the tone and attitude of the respective writers, this paper compares a traditional version of the Cinderella story with one that meets current criteria for political correctness.
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"Furthermore, in Galdone's traditional story, there is an underlying sense that there is a message, a moral to be learned. For example, the fairy godmother encourages a sad Cinderella to "just be a good girl, and I will see that you go" (Galdone). Of course, the implication is that as long as a person is good, she will receive everything desired. In the last passage, the stepsisters throw themselves at Cinderella's feet and beg her forgiveness for having treated her so badly. Cinderella gently pulls them to their feet. As she hugs them, she reassures them that she loves them with all her heart and asks them in a decidedly supplicating way to love her always as well."
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Armistice Day - Veteran's Day, 2002.
This paper discusses the history of Armistice Day that began after WWI.
3,369 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 66.95
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This paper looks at the origins and rituals surrounding Armistice Day, or as it is better known, Veteran's Day. The author explains how Armistice Day began after WWI and was treated as a holiday and since it was created, many different rituals are carried out. The paper refers to many sources describing the changes in the way Americans celebrated Veteran's Day after WWI to the present.
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"At 11 a. m. on November 11, 1918, the imperial German army radioed to the world that it had signed the Allied unconditional terms of surrender, and had agreed to the laying down of arms. The guns of the Great War became silent, and were replaced by outbursts of joy across the nation. It was finally over, over there. In 1995, New York City commemorated this event with 500,000 cheering, flag-waving spectators lining the roads. With thundering drums punctuating nostalgic Glenn Miller swing music, tens of thousands of proud American warriors marched out of the past and up Fifth Avenue in New York's largest Veterans Day Parade since the end of World War II. This 1995 parade was a victory of sorts due to the fact that, in recent years, Veterans Day observations have become, as Robert McFadden says, "desultory at best, with spectators often limited to passers-by walking their dogs or heading out for a quart of milk." This parade was evidence of a revival in veteran appreciation, and a renewal of Veterans Day as a much-celebrated American holiday. But while this parade can be used to model a renewal in ceremony and enthusiasm, the true meaning of Veterans Day, or Armistice Day as it was originally called, has been lost through name changes and changes in those it is supposed to honor."
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Women?s Roles in Fairytales, 2005.
This paper analyzes the movie "Ever After" (a Cinderella story) and M.K. Lieberman's article, "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to understand the roles of women in fairytales.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper explains that young female children enjoy reading fairy tales; therefore, these stories have a huge impact on these little girls' lives, such as waiting for "prince charming" to marry them and being dependant on the male figure. The author points out that the movie "Ever After" shows that women can play a big role in the decision making process that men have towards issues of their daily lives. The paper relates that Lieberman comments that through fairy tales young children are being taught that physically attractive girls will end up better than the ugly girls; however, the movie "Ever After" proves this wrong because it teaches women to speak their heart and have strong personalities to achieve anything they want, no matter what they look like.
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"The Cinderella in the story even challenges the prince physically and intellectually several times throughout the movie. "Ever After", unlike the typical fairy tale that we have all heard, encourages women to think while incorporating modern thought into it. This movie is a good example for girls; they don't need a strong prince to rescue them, instead they should put in the effort of saving someone else for a change. In the movie, Danielle does not try to get saved by Prince Charles. Instead, she tries to make other peoples lives better while encouraging Prince Charles to change this point of view. Women in fairy tales, as mentioned before, should not try to persuade his prince into doing things. Fairy tales picture women doing things not influencing the prince in any way."
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Arab-Israeli Conflict: The Six-Day War, 2002.
A day-by-day discussion of the events of the Six-Day War.
3,235 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 64.95
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This paper breaks the war down, and gives details of the events of each day. The paper also looks at the broader political picture and how this conflict fits into it. By recounting a brief history of the Middle East post World War II and examining the events of the Six-Day War, this paper reveals how Israel?s military progress was both advanced and restricted by the influence of the Super-powers in the region.
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"The Six Days War was essentially a regional conflict until one considers its broader Cold War strategic implications. As a client of the United States, Israel was able to utilize its air power to its fullest, allowing the Israeli army to make astounding gains in the course of a few days. So dominant was the air superiority of Israel that the conquest of the Arab nations surrounding it seemed almost inevitable. Further, support from the United States in the form of military hardware and diplomatic inaction allowed Israel to prosecute the war more effectively and to extend its dominance over its Arab neighbours in less than a week. Conversely, the threat of intervention by the USSR, in order to protect strategic interests in the region, prevented Israel from completely conquering the Middle East. "
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Cultural Tourism and the Day of the Dead, 2008.
Discusses the feelings of the people of Mexico regarding tourism during the holiday, Day of the Dead, based on Lucero Morales Cano and Avis Mysyk's article "Cultural tourism, the State, and the Day of the Dead".
1,336 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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The paper is a review of an article entitled "Cultural tourism, the State, and the Day of the Dead", which the writer find particularly relevant to him because of his plans to observe Day of the Dead celebrations during an upcoming visit to Mexico. The paper then relates the emotions of the writer prior to an intended visit to Mexico during the "Day of the Dead " celebrations, noting that there is a conflict between the authorities who welcome tourism on this holiday and the civilians who see tourism as intrusion into a sacred historical ritual and oppose it being promoted as a tourist attraction. The paper also explains that the community is divided on the subject, as many recognize the economic importance of tourism.
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"These dynamics are evident in Mexico, particularly concerning how to mediate the conflict between the state and local residents over the tourist attraction that Day of the Dead festivities have become because of globalization. Cano and Mysyk have studied the problems which have arisen in the village of Huaquechula since 1988, when the one road leading into the village was paved for the benefit of tourists and the village became a part of the tourism circuit. In the process of studying the impact of these developments, Mysyk surveyed the villagers regarding their appreciation of the presence of tourists, their behavior, their feelings about tourists photographing or videotaping altars, and related issues."
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Two ?Saints?: Dorothy Day and St. Augustine, 2002.
This paper discusses the commitment to God of St. Augustine and Catholic Worker Movement leader Dorothy Day as presented in the books "The Confessions of St. Augustine" translated by John K. Ryan and "Dorothy Day: A Radical Devotion" by Robert Coles.
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper explains that Catholic Worker Movement leader Dorothy Day and St. Augustine may be separated by years, but they are brother and sister in their joy and passion for life, for God, and for serving their Lord to the best of their abilities. The paper relates that Day question God throughout her life but found the answers in her work, in her strong commitment, and her relationship with God. The author believes that while Dorothy Day has not been raised to sainthood by the Church, she is certainly a saint in her own right and deserves a place beside St. Augustine.
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"By sharing their writings and really their souls with their readers, both Day and St. Augustine not only show their beliefs ? they are actually perpetuating them. Those who read their stories cannot help but be touched by these devout people and the path they chose to worship and share their worship. They are more than believers; they are doers, for they dedicated their lives to following the path of God, and leading others down that path to joy and salvation. One of the things that really stand out in their wittings is their passion and commitment to what they are doing, and their passion and commitment in life. As they share their joy with others, they not only transform others' lives, they transform their own, and that is one of the things that helps their stories ring so true, and become so influential in the eyes of readers."
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Long-Term Day Care and Children, 2004.
A look at the effects of long-term day care setting on children.
868 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper examines the issue of how day care settings affect a child?s development has been studied by many child experts and psychologists. It looks at how diverse factors, such as the amount of time a child stays at day care, the behavioral tendencies of a child, the child?s bonding with his parents, and the social and environment adaptation capability of a child, are being used as measures in examining whether or not day care causes negative effects to children. Research and studies on the effects of long-term day care still need to consider factors, such as the hereditary genes and the natural behavior of a child. Such factors, if applied, may provide more reliable results in determining whether negative behaviors of a child are actually caused by his long-term attendance in day care.
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"The emotional and psychological aspects of children are the critical issues in the effects of daycare, especially on those who attended long-term daycare at an age earlier than 5. Researches have shown that these factors in a child?s development are weakened by lack of attachment and bonding from a primary environment that must consists of parents and family. The article Daycare describes two studies conducted by Janice Wallerstien (1995) and Karl Zinmeister (1998). Both studies indicate that even daycares with high quality of service are unable to provide the necessary attachment needed by a child in his childhood."
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Armistice Day has Lost its Meaning, 2002.
A look at why Armistice Day has currently lost meaning for American society.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This is an argumentative paper that deals with the lost meaning of Armistice Day, or as it is better known, Veteran's Day. The author argues that this American holiday has lost significance and meaning as a memorial day.
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"With 500,000 cheering, flag-waving spectators lining the way, and thundering drums flanked by nostalgic Glenn Miller swing music on the autumn air, tens of thousands of proud American warriors marched out of the past and up Fifth Avenue in New York's largest Veterans Day Parade since the end of World War II. This 1995 parade was a victory of sorts due to the fact that, in recent years, Veterans Day observations have become, as Robert McFadden says, "desultory at best, with spectators often limited to passers-by walking their dogs or heading out for a quart of milk"("On Parade"). This parade was evidence of a revival in veteran appreciation, and a renewal of Veterans Day as a much celebrated American holiday. But while this parade can be used to model a renewal in ceremony and enthusiasm, the true meaning of Veterans Day, or Armistice Day as it was originally called, has been lost."
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Day Care, 2007.
This paper reviews the book "Day Care Deception: What the Child Care Establishment Isn't Telling Us" by Brian C. Robertson.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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In this article, the writer first asks what is turning America's children into murderers and psychopaths? The writer then notes that Brian C. Robertson's "Day Care Deception: What the Child Care Establishment Isn't Telling Us" implicitly asks this question at the beginning of his text, by opening his book about day care not with images of a child care facility, but with a high school shooting. The writer points out that Robertson has a simple answer to the complex questions that arose after the flurry of national self-examination that occurred after the shootings at Columbine High School, in the nation's heartland. The writer relates that Robertson blames the institutionalization of day care as a norm within the American cultural fabric for the increased violence in society and the alienation of modern youth. The writer concludes that Robertson assumes that there is an easy choice between day care or nothing, the traditional one-salary American family and the complete institutionalization of childcare, while for many working families, care may be a combination of love from two parents, grandparents, older siblings, friends, as well as day care.
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"According to Robertson, daycare disturbs the mother-child bond, despite some studies that suggest that day care makes children more independent at an earlier age. What positive studies do exist, Robertson says, are the result of the feminist academic establishment, and what is construed as independence is in fact the seeds of bullying, social estrangement, and ultimately violence. Day care is a failed, recent social experiment gone horribly wrong and must be faced and addressed, before another generation of children are destroyed."
"Despite the fact that millions of parents send their children off to day care every day, either out of necessity, because of choice, or even a desire to socialize the children early on in the boy or girl's education, mothers and fathers often experience acute anxiety about the decision."
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A Summer Day with the Dog, 2007.
A creative writing essay about a day on the beach with a dog.
1,454 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 33.95
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This paper is a creative writing piece about a person who spends the day on the weekend out on the beach with his dog. It describes the events of the day and focuses on the activities that they did on the beach. The paper specifically focuses on how the day revolved around the dog and activities that the owner did with and for the dog that day.
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"A few more swims, a nap--and then it's time for dinner. Dinner on the beach is ice cream. I walk a little farther to a fancier area that makes sundaes. I get a scoop of chocolate peanut butter for myself on a waffle cone with about a quart of hot fudge, butterscotch in a cup for him (dogs aren't supposed to eat chocolate). As I'm digging around for the change in my shorts, the cell phone of the guy behind me suddenly goes off and for the first time I remember that I left mine at home. As I ask for my order, I realize that I've hardly spoken to anyone human all day. But the funny thing is--I don't feel lonely at all."
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Canada's Children: The Fight for Day Care, 2001.
An examination of Canada's quest for a national day care program.
2,213 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper discusses the need for a national subsidized day care program to aid working mothers which will also ensure that entire salaries do not just cover day care expenses. As the number of working mothers increases, the number of available day care positions in Canada dramatically decreases and this impedes on the quality and price of care available. It examines the existing day care options and includes a table comparing child care costs in different regions of the country.
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"During the past two decades, it has been quite effective that a national day care program is in high demand for many parents. However, many critics of the program are willing to confidently fight the system. Due to supporters if the traditional family, such as Kids First, a Calgary-based parents group with 5,000 members across the country, the Alberta government reduced monthly subsidies for individual day care expenditures from $256 to $50. Kids First members and supporters claim day care subsidies are prejudiced to stay-at-home parents (Chisholm & Jenish, 1993). Additionally, Kids First initiated a judicial challenge opposing the child care expense deduction of a maximum $4,000 per child (Friendly & Rothman, 1995)."
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Full-Day Kindergarten in California, 2006.
A paper on the pluses and minuses of full-day kindergarten programs.
1,268 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses the pros and cons of full-day kindergarten in California public schools. The author cites sources in favor of and against full-day kindergarten programs. The author says that these programs may hinder the development of children by not giving them enough time to run and play freely. On the other hand, the author contends, for lower-income families, a full-day program can be very beneficial. The author concludes that full-day kindergarten programs are more of an advantage than a disadvantage to today's children.
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"By definition, Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) is a class taught by a certified staff member that exceeds four hours in length, and although districts in California do not receive additional funds to lengthen the kindergarten day, there is growing interest in this subject. Previous to June of 2004, the law regarding kindergarten required that pupils must not be kept in school for more than four hours a day, excluding time for recess. After this date, Assembly Bill 2407 was passed which made FDK an option. In this bill, several requirements for districts that chose to provide FDK included 1) the hours of the extended-day program may not exceed the hours for which services are offered for pupils in other grades that receive instructional services at the school site; 2) the extended-day program shall offer opportunities for rest as well as active experiences; 3)
the extended-day program shall be based on curriculum developed to provide opportunities for social, physical, and intellectual growth and development, and 4) the extended-day program shall meet any other criteria developed by the State Board of Education."
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Time of the Day, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of the time of day as it relates to research in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that developers of research designs need to take all relevant processes into account if their results are to have validity. The writer notes that many researchers conducting functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests fail to take the time of day into consideration. The writer points out that this can lead to error given that cortisol levels are different throughout the course of a day. This is important because cortisol can cross the blood-brain barrier and bind to receptors in the hippocampus and frontal lobe. The writer explains that this can then have an impact on the neural activation/deactivation process, meaning the BOLD (blood oxygen level dependent) in the MRI study and produce results that will not be properly interpreted unless the time of day is included as a variable.
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"Higher levels of cortisol are associated with stress, and cortisol levels vary throughout the day just as levels of stress will vary throughout the day. Because cortisol can cross the blood-brfain barrier and bind to the hippocampus, levles of cortisol can have an effect on the neural activation and deactivation of the BOLD levels and so alter the results of the MRI. Time of day thus becomes an element in the process so that the clinician knows what time of day the examination was made and how high the levels of cortisol might be at different tiemns of the day."
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History of Valentine's Day, 2006.
A discussion of the Valentine's Day celebration.
776 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses Valentine's Day and looks at its history and the role that Saint Valentine played in the history of this special day. It also explains the history behind the little cherub called Cupid. The paper further points out that there are nine different types of love and briefly explains each one. The paper further discusses how Valentine's Day continues to be important in America and how people buy flowers, chocolates, cards and other items as a way to express their love to their spouses or girlfriends/boyfriends.
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"The first place to begin the study of Valentine's Day is with Saint Valentine. The story of Saint Valentine cannot be proven but many people believe he was a priest named Valentine who lived in the days of the emperor of Rome named Claudius the Cruel (Good Saint Valentine). When war broke out in Rome, men did not want to leave their wives or fiances so they refused to go to war. This made the king angry and he created an order that forbid men from becoming engaged. Valentine, the priest, did not agree with this so in secret he would marry couples."
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