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Monica Ali's "Brick Lane", 2007.
This paper review's Monica Ali's novel "Brick Lane," and the role fate plays in the narrative.
1,224 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper reviews the novel "Brick Lane" by Monica Ali. This is the story of a Bengali woman who grows up surrounded by superstition and the belief in fate. The paper describes her development as she raises her own family in London and attempts to shed her superstitious belief system.
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"Learning from her sister that their mother chose suicide, Nazneen becomes able to embrace her strength. In her new found freedom, Nazneen has defied fate and made her own choices, and has not been punished or met death over it. Living in London has expanded her thinking, and her perspectives shift as she sheds her superstitious upbringing It has become clear to her that when a person depends solely on Fate, she possesses no power of her own to change anything. Her husband, as a highly educated man, could not make a happy life for himself where so much autonomy of choice keeps him confused and angry. In India, where there was not as much freedom and wealth, people are forced to rely on fate and their religious beliefs to be able to handle the rough parts of their lives. We can assume Nazneen's children will decide their own fates as they grow up, following their mother's example. Nazneen overcomes incredibly deep programming to make this major shift in her life, but she is happy, and dances in her autonomy."
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Ali Ibn Ali Talib, 1997.
Role of Muhammad's cousin/son-in-law in historical struggle between Shi'ite & Sunni Muslims over succession to Prophet's leadership.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, £ 32.95
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"Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, married to Muhammad's daughter Fatima. As a boy Ali, who was much younger than the Prophet, lived in Muhammad's house and was practically adopted by him. At the death of the Prophet the confusion over the succession (al-khilafah, hence the "caliphate") to the leadership was heavily debated. Ali's claims, based on his double relationship to the Prophet, were supported by many. But the leadership was given to Muhammad's father-in law, supported by Muhammad's wife A'isha. After two more successors, Ali ibn Abi Talib was declared caliph. But his rule was brief and when he was assassinated those who seized power began the line of the Umayyad caliphs.
The followers of Ali (the shi'ah of Ali) remained faithful and most did not recognize the Umayyad line. This difference.."
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Muhammad Ali, 2002.
This paper provides a biography of the life of Muhammad Ali and shows his impact on African Americans and sport.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 61.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the life of Muhammad Ali. The writer looks at how Ali influenced other African Americans of his time. By learning how he has accomplished this, the writer shows through the lens of history how he was perceived in this great academy of athletes in American sports tradition, who fought for race rights in America.
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The Media and Monica Lewinsky, 2002.
Argues that the media's blatant exploitation and sexualization of Monica Lewinsky is a capitalist ploy to keep women segregated in society.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 67.95
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In the last two years, the media has done a thorough job in exploiting the image of Monica Lewinsky. She has been sexualized, objectified and demonized by the media. This paper looks at Monica Lewinsky's exploitation using author John Berger's art depiction as well as headlines from various newspapers and publications. What we find out is that sexism continues to be heavily ingrained all around us. The war on Lewinsky, like the system's war on women, is part of capitalism's interest to keep women segregated to a certain sphere.
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Muhammad Ali and the U.S. Government, 2000.
A book report on "Clay v. United States: Muhammad Ali Objects to War", by Suzanne Freedman.
1,002 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper examines the book "Clay v. United States: Muhammad Ali Objects to War", written by Suzanne Freedman. It outlines reasons Ali refused to be drafted, the actual court process and the impact the courts decision had on the nation.
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"The problem with the United States is that it always seems to become involved in events in which it has no place to be in. The Government seems to stick their nose where it doesn?t belong all too often. For many Americans one of these cases happened when the U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was the first war that the U.S. was involved in that the general public did not agree to support or condemn it. The book Clay v. United States: Muhammad Ali Objects to War, written by Suzanne Freedman, describes one of the problems created by this ?split? in the American public, the draft. For the entirety of the war there was always skeptics about what the U.S. was actually doing there. The Selective Service Act outraged many of Americans because of the opinion of the war. To show their disapproval of the war many refused to be drafted. Cassius Clay, a.k.a. Muhammad Ali, was one of these people but for different reasons."
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Santa Monica, 2002.
A description of the city of Santa Monica.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 30.95
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This is on the topic of the heart of the city of Santa Monica. The paper presents Santa Monica as a city with almost anything a person would desire in a location, whether for tourists or for residents.
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Sacha Baron Cohen's "The Ali G Show", 2008.
Describes Sacha Baron Cohen's British television comedy "The Ali G Show".
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper explains that the British comedy "The Ali G Show" revolves around four interviews by three different characters played by the Baron Cohen: Ali G, Borat and Bruno. The author points out that each of the characters come from different countries, have different cultural backgrounds and interests and usually target different aspects of the American society. The paper relates that the goal of the show is to emphasize different underlying traits of the American society and how the influences of the American modern culture are impacting the rest of the world.
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"This brings us back to Ali G, the character coagulating the entire show. As a hip hop TV show host, I think that Ali G wants to bring together the stereotypes that the other two characters have sought and met throughout the US and summarize the cultural impact of the US culture as simply a culture of ignorant hip-hopers. Ali G is a "completely illiterate, wannabe gangsta, from this streets of Stains, England" who discovers America by being ignorant. By this, Cohen plays into bringing forth the ignorant characteristics of the Americans themselves, in his view. "
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"Yellow Brick Road", 2002.
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the short story "Yellow Brick Road" by Witi Ihimaera.
728 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 17.95
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The paper includes a summary of the story, along with a textual analysis of the story, which tells the tale of a family of Maoris from New Zealand, leaving behind their homeland to make a new life in the city of Wellington. It explains that the Maoris are a tribe of natives who live predominately in New Zealand. They have been successful in maintaining their cultural identity apart from the white inhabitants of the island, but as this story shows, they face the same prejudices and poverty that most native inhabitants of a country face. The writer shows how "Yellow Brick Road" illustrates this prejudice, showing the elders as tired and a little afraid, while the narrator is full of hope for the future as they set off for their new life in Wellington.
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""Yellow Brick Road" is the story of a Maori family headed to the city of Wellington to make their fortune. The story is told in the voice of the young narrator, a boy enthralled with the story "The Wizard of Oz," who sees their trip as an adventure along a Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where all things wonderful will happen for the family. This short story opens up the world of the Maori of New Zealand ? a native tribe displaced by the white settlers of centuries past, who have managed to hang on to their vivid culture and beliefs while their native lands are swallowed up by the white man. As with most native cultures, they are seen as less than human by many of the whites. As the white man on the road says to the family, "Oh, what's the use. You Maoris are all the same. Dumb bloody horis" (Ihimaera). Ihimaera uses this one crucial scene to illustrate the hatred and mistrust the whites have for the Maori, and the family's reaction to the hatred and prejudice. The only one in the family who does not understand is the young narrator, who has yet to experience hatred and prejudice, and does not understand the man's comments. The implication is that later, as the boy grows older in Wellington, he will most certainly understand, and his dreams of the Emerald City will shatter."
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Monica Lewinsky, 2002.
An analysis of the media representation of Monica Lewinsky.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 36.95
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This essay examines the figure of Monica Lewinsky. It argues that the way she has been treated by the mass media reveals a gender bias within the society at large. The dominant culture makes sure to objectify women in a sexual way and to commodify them.
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Click and Brick, 2002.
A comparison of marketing strategies for "click-and-click" and "brick-and-click" retailers.
1,468 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper looks at the different marketing and business strategies of companies whose business is solely through their website (click-and-click companies) and those whose website is an additional source of sales (brick-and-click); but who physically have a storefront. Their strategies are compared for their effectivenss and ability to reach the audience the companies seek.
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"The first characteristic of the Internet store is the importance of the web site. The web site is the basis of the Internet store, with accessibility and ease-of-use determining whether the customer will purchase from the store and return to the store. The web site is the equivalent of a retail store front?s location, if it is easy to get to, customers will be more likely to visit it again. Unlike retail stores, the biggest concern is how easy the store is to move around in. Ease-of-use is said to be the most significant factor, with ease-of-use comprising three attributes: how quickly the web site downloads, how easy the first page is to understand and how easy it is to navigate between pages (Kotler 48). Click-and-click retailers have built their businesses based on the online presence and so tend to be aware of how important the web site is. Part of their marketing strategy involves making the web site as convenient and easy-to-use as possible."
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Flooding on Park Lane, 2004.
A case study to resolve the flooding problems of Park Lane in Columbia County, Georgia.
1,887 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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The purpose of this case study is to perform analysis in order to recommend solutions to resolve the flooding problems from Reed?s Creek in the area at the end of Park Lane and also to convince the county commissioners to develop and implement a plan to provide a solution to the problem. It provides the background related to the problem, the magnitude of the problem, what the author believes to be the cause of the problem, and what affects the problem has on the residents.
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Introduction
Background
Magnitude of the Problem
Causes of the Problem
The Affects of the Problem
Analysis
Goals
How the Goals Relate to the Problem
Alternatives for Achieving Goals
Costs and Benefits of Alternatives
How the Alternatives Affect the Problem
Assumptions
Pros and Cons of Alternatives
Preferred Alternative
Conclusion
Implementation Plan
Recommendation
Plans Success
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"It is plain to see that the alternative that should be selected is allowing commercial contractors, with strict guidelines, the opportunity to develop and implement a plan for the development of a nature park that would inevitably solve the main problem of flooding in the flood plain area and subsequently solve all the other minor problems the flooding brings. The reason I choose this alternative is because the project would be fully funded by commercial contractors and the project would be implemented quickly with the long-term goals being reached in a relatively short amount of time. There is no reason to place this tax burden on the residents of Columbia County when there are viable alternatives such as commercial development."
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Joe Louis and Mohammed Ali, 2003.
A comparative analysis of the lives of two American idols: Joe Louis and Mohammed Ali.
1,079 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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According to Maya Angelou's "Champion of the World," Joe Louis became an icon because he changed the concept of what it meant to be an American and for many he represented the American Dream. Similarly, Mohammed Ali achieved greatness and managed to overcome many of the obstacles facing him during this uneasy and turbulent period in American history to become such an American icon. This paper provides an analysis and a comparison of these two individuals and what factors contributed to their success and the part they played in providing role models for American children. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"The period during which Joe Louis and Mohammed Ali rose to fame was a difficult time for blacks in general (Stone 2000:100). During this period in American history, many white Americans actually believed that "separate but equal" facilities for African-Americans were appropriate and equitable. In this America, African-Americans were not only different, they were not entitled to use the same restrooms, the same drinking fountains, indeed the same schools as whites because they were inferior to whites. However, Joe Louis and Mohammed Ali served as clear examples that this was simply not the case."
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Resolving Flooding on Park Lane, 2003.
A case study of the problem and a recommended solution for flooding on Park Lane.
2,315 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper is an analysis in order to recommend solutions to resolve the flooding problems from Reed?s Creek in the area at the end of Park Lane and also to convince the county commissioners to develop and implement a plan to provide a solution to the problem. The paper provides the background related to the problem, the magnitude of the problem, the cause of the problem and what affects the problem has on the residents. The writer researches the cost and benefits of the alternative goals and how these alternatives affect the problem. During this case study and research the writer presents assumptions such as the pros and cons of the alternatives as well as what is believes to be the preferred alternative. Finally, this case study lists conclusions for implementing a plan, and some recommendations for a successful outcome.
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"BACKGROUND ? In Columbia County Georgia, specifically the old recreation park at the end of Park Lane, is prone to flooding due to inadequate storm water drainage systems, changing landscapes due to the areas growth, and beaver dams that impede the natural flow of water into Reed?s Creek for evacuation out of the area. Reed?s Creek basin, a tributary of the Savannah River has been routed into the Augusta Canal since 1850. This was the first stream settled during colonial times, in what is now known as Columbia County. The majority of Columbia County?s population is centered in Reed?s Creek basin and it extends, roughly, from Belair and Wheeler Roads, in a crooked northeastern course for about nine miles, to the Augusta Canal, near the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. (Columbia County Deed Books)"
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Japanese Identity in Monica Sone's Nisei Daughter, 2008.
A review of the novel "Nisei Daughter," by Monica Sone.
1,088 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses Monica Sone's novel, "Nisei Daughter," and the choice that Kazuko, the heroine, ultimately makes to be American, instead of Japanese. The writer examines the reasons behind the change in tone from the beginning of the book, where racial difference is a source of fear to the Itoi family, to the end, where Kazuko sees the internment as an event that helped her to reconcile the two parts of herself. One reason is that since the novel was written in the post-war period, Japanese-American citizens were constantly under scrutiny, and criticism of the internment camps might have triggered hostility. The writer concludes that Kazuko's acceptance of the government's actions may have been her only recourse in order not to incur further racism.
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"It is quite possible that this defeat began when the Itois were forced to destroy their Japanese belongings, and only culminated in the conclusion of the novel. While burning her Japanese language schoolbooks, which Kazuko remarked that she "had been saving over a period of ten years with the thought that they might come in handy when [she] wanted to teach Japanese to [her] own children," she watched them "flame and shrivel into black ashes." With her plans for teaching her children Japanese gone, part of her Japanese self was defeated as well, an event that surely the American Government would have expected to happen in all Japanese-American citizens, and almost certainly the reasoning behind their insistence of destroying such materials."
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