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  • Age Discrimination

    Age Discrimination

    No matter how talented or experienced one employee may be over another, workplace history has demonstrated more than just a few times that the younger candidate is often the one to win the promotion. Age discrimination has become more than a minor inconvenience throughout the twentieth century; indeed, the issue has become such a hot potato within the workplace that laws have been forced into existence as a means by which to address the problem.

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    Essay Length: 2,218 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 25, 2009 By: Vika
  • Raising Driving Age to 18

    Raising Driving Age to 18

    The April 22, 2005 newspaper article is headlined, Teenager Dies in Crash, in Knoxville, Tennessee: just another victim of inexperienced teenage driving who adds to the high statistics on casualties resulting from inefficient laws. According to the teen driving statistics that are provided by the insurance companies, 16 year-olds are three times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than individuals who fall within the range of the average age of all drivers.

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    Essay Length: 740 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 26, 2009 By: Stenly
  • The Age of Reason to the Romantic Dawn

    The Age of Reason to the Romantic Dawn

    The eighteenth century saw unprecedented growth of literature and the arts in Europe and America. Britain during this time period also enjoyed prolonged periods of civil peace that stood in sharp contrast to the bloody and protracted civil and international conflicts that lasted throughout the 17th century. Furthermore, as the rising middle classes increasingly sought both education and leisure entertainment, the marketplace for artistic production swelled dramatically. One of the most critical elements of the

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    Essay Length: 371 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Mike
  • Lower Drinking Age

    Lower Drinking Age

    When word came over my car radio last Wednesday that Jim Valvano had succumbed to cancer after a two-year battle that ended in a room at Duke University hospital, I immediately stopped to notice my surroundings. It just so happens that I found myself in a neighborhood much like the one in which Jimmy V grew up. I rolled to a stop across from a school yard where some kids were shooting hoops behind a

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    Essay Length: 541 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Yan
  • Self-Concept of Father-Absent Children in Middle Childhood

    Self-Concept of Father-Absent Children in Middle Childhood

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Man’s individuality embodies numerous traits and self-concept holds the predominant of these traits according to Rogers. It helps the person understand personality and social development, for it is through the developing self-concept that man form increasingly stable picture of their selves, partly, reflected by others in their surroundings (Craig;1996,p.367). As the person interacts with his environment, such as peer groups, school, community and most especially the family, these concepts are constructed. Many

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    Essay Length: 500 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: regina
  • Discuss the Way Urban Middle-Class Identities Have Been Debated in Relation to Changing Kinship and Consumption Patterns

    Discuss the Way Urban Middle-Class Identities Have Been Debated in Relation to Changing Kinship and Consumption Patterns

    AN214: Anthropology of India: Discuss the way urban middle-class identities have been debated in relation to changing kinship and consumption patterns with reference to the ethnographies you read. “Materialism is the new karma”. (Pavan K Varma, 2005) Whilst numerical estimates of the Indian middle classes vary drastically, media images contribute to their portrayal as affluent consumers- participants in the IT boom in urban centres such as Hyderabad and those revelling in India’s status as

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    Essay Length: 772 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Architectural Form: Suleymaniye Mosque

    Architectural Form: Suleymaniye Mosque

    The Suleymaniye mosque was truly a masterpiece during the time it was built in the mid 1500s. Today, it still never fails to captivate its audience through the complexity of its design and the intellectual analysis of its significance. The mosque was actually said to be as magnificent as the Seven Wonders of the World according to two European travelers, Freynes Moryson and John Sanderson, soon after its completion (Nelipogulu 221). The mosque is definitely

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    Essay Length: 1,571 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Alcohol Age Limit

    Alcohol Age Limit

    Andy Vaughn Dr. Russell English 1020-47 October 23, 2001 Drinking Age: Lowered or Not The drinking age in the United States is 21. How ridiculous is that? You are able to do so many things at the age of 18. When a person reaches the age of 18, he or she can leave their homes or be kicked out, and become their own legal guardian. They no longer are required to have their parents sign

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    Essay Length: 439 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Andrew
  • The Drinking Age

    The Drinking Age

    I am here to argue that the drinking age should remain at 21. As college students, the issue regarding the drinking age is something very relevant to us all. And as a part of the under 21 group that consumes alcohol, many of you may automatically lean toward a younger drinking age merely because it’s in your best interest and not because you are making an informed decision. Lowering the drinking age really does not

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    Essay Length: 618 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Fonta
  • The Legal Drinking Age

    The Legal Drinking Age

    In the past few years, the legal drinking age has become a hot topic among people ages 18-21. Many believe the drinking age should be lowered to 18, while others believe it should remain at 21. Each side has a set of facts and arguments, which makes the decision process difficult for our government. In 1984, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed, which required all states to raise their minimum purchase and possession

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    Essay Length: 391 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: David
  • An Age of Innocence

    An Age of Innocence

    An Age of Innocence William Blake, (17-1827), was a British poet, painter, and engraver, among many other things. He illustrated and printed his own books and even invented a method of printing both words and illustrations at the same time. One of the many things that he wrote is the poem entitled The Little Black Boy. The poem’s speaker is a slave child from Africa, who tells a story of life lessons learned from his

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    Essay Length: 940 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Architecture of the California Missions

    Architecture of the California Missions

    The Architectural History of the California Missions (1769-1823) You may already know that there are 21 missions today in the state of California. Starting in San Diego all the way past San Francisco, the missions remind us of an earlier time when the Spanish were colonizing Alta California. The California missions were started because the Spanish king wanted to create permanent settlements in the area of the New World called Alta California. The decision to

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    Essay Length: 621 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Mike
  • Heresy Throughout the Ages

    Heresy Throughout the Ages

    We usually think of heresy as something opposed to orthodoxy. Heresy, however, comes from the Greek hairesis, which means choice. Originally it was not used in a derogatory sense, but as a technical term for a philosophical school or the doctrines of a religion. In current usage heresy is a belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted, especially in religion, and more particularly in opposition to the orthodoxy of the Christian Church. Orthodoxy

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    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Steve
  • Drinking Age Limit

    Drinking Age Limit

    Drinking Age Limit I. A. HOOK A-1. Everyone knows that it is illegal to consume alcohol until the age of 21 in the United States. Many people are in agreement with this legal restriction. Some would even say that it should be raised. However, the legal drinking age sometimes causes more problems then it prevents. B. I am here today to persuade you that drinking age limit should be lowered. C. Why? Because we care.

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    Submitted: December 31, 2009 By: Mike
  • Age of Stellar Cluster

    Age of Stellar Cluster

    Purpose: to become familiar with the image analysis program and to develop an understanding to the size and age of planetary nebulae Procedure The first part of the experiment involved using a picture of a church and back round to understand different pixels, ADU, zoom, and how to get the (x,y) coordinates. We then took this brief understanding of pictures and applied it to the stars. We loaded a picture of nebulae m42. After this

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    Essay Length: 521 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Artur
  • Drinking Age Debate

    Drinking Age Debate

    John Smith Negative: The legal drinking age in the U.S. should be lowered to 18. Introduction We believe that the drinking age across the United States should stay at 21 years of age. Several states are currently petitioning that the drinking age be lowered; however, we find this to be dangerous and extremely unnecessary. The first reason why we would like the drinking age to stay the same is because of history. From the end

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Mikki
  • It’s Time to Raise the Driving Age

    It’s Time to Raise the Driving Age

    First thing Sunday morning, you go in the kitchen and open up the newspaper. Once again the front page reads, “High School Students Killed” or “ Teen Loses Control”. Why? Another car accident. The truth is the number of deaths and accidents caused by 16 year olds every day is astonishing. I believe the only way to stop the rising epidemic is to raise the driving age, implement a rewards program, and increase parental

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    Essay Length: 686 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Monika
  • Blind Guardian - Nightfall in Middle Earth

    Blind Guardian - Nightfall in Middle Earth

    Blind Guardian is one of the most well known power metal bands out there, and with good reason: they are an amazingly talented group of individuals. For those unfamiliar with Blind Guardian's style, they're what you'd get if you mixed the pseudo-operatic vocals of Iron Maiden, Speed and Intensity of Metallica, the catchy chorus's of Queen and ungodly amount of kickass. Formed in 1985 in Krefeld, Germany, Blind Guardian originally went by the name "Lucifer's

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    Essay Length: 972 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Artur
  • The Gilded Age

    The Gilded Age

    The Gilded Age The Gilded Age, a time of industrious growth and an upsurge of immigrants. A time of rapid railroad developments and a boomingly increase of iron and steel production. The construction of railroads increased transportation of goods, therefore there was and increase demand of lumber, gold, and silver. Mark Twain described the Gilded Age as “Glittering on surface but corrupt underneath,” because the wealthy people got even wealthier while the poor people suffered

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    Essay Length: 401 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Anna
  • Marketing in the Digital Age

    Marketing in the Digital Age

    John O’Connor, & Eamonn Galvin, (2001). Marketing in the Digital Age, Second Edition. Essex England: Pearson Education Limited 2001. Marketing in the Digital Age was written by two authors, John O’Connor and Eamonn Galvin both from Great Britain. This book is divided into five sections covering the technological changes and the challenges that were encountered in Marketing. There is an introduction of every chapter of the basic concepts of Marketing and the tools and techniques

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    Essay Length: 272 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Us Foreign Policy in the Middle East- Oil

    Us Foreign Policy in the Middle East- Oil

    As an industrial superpower, oil is an extremely important factor in maintaining that status. The United States and the entire world depend on oil to run their machines and engines. The Middle East produces over 60% of the world's oil supply. Demands for this oil increases every year. The United States relies on the Middle East for about 14% of all oil needs, but that percentage keeps on growing. As disaster and lack of reserves

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Politicians of the Gilded Age

    Politicians of the Gilded Age

    Politicians during this time period worried more about ensuring their own financial success, securing votes by any means, granting jobs or favors in return for votes, and remaining popular. They were not concerned with social issues, but supported or crushed these issues in accordance with the decision that would benefit them personally. If politicians were judged to be good personally, they were automatically viewed as good politically. Changes were made for personal benefit, not the

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Single Sign-On Application Architecture and Design

    Single Sign-On Application Architecture and Design

    Single Sign-on Application Architecture and Design The subject matter of this paper is the integration of single sign-on based web architecture in place of the current design that provides multiple sites for company employees. Currently, employees wishing to access company related information are required to access approximately eight different websites and maintain records for different user names and passwords for each site. This paper will outline the design specifics that will be necessary for full

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    Essay Length: 1,265 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Peace in the Middle East

    Peace in the Middle East

    On January 13, 2008, President Bush made remarks in Abu Dhabi about the importance of fostering freedom and justice for the fight against violent extremism in the Middle East. The President spoke about the great new era that is unfolding, founded on the equality of all people before God. This new era offers hope for the millions across the Middle East who seek a future of peace, progress, and opportunity. Unfortunately, these aspirations for liberty

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Vika
  • The Age of Innocence

    The Age of Innocence

    The Age of Innocence In the film The Age of Innocence, a reoccurring happening throughout the movie is how the characters must abide by an unspoken rule. Most of the characters of the film seem to make their life choices accordingly, even if it means giving up what they truly want. A prime example of a character following appropriate conduct for the society is Newland Archer. Newland is in love with Mae’s cousin, Ellen, and

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Janna

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