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  • Jet Blue Term Paper

    Jet Blue Term Paper

    JetBlue Airways Corporation has been a rapidly growing discount airline and biggest success story in the industry by using its strong customer service considerations and low fares to build a solid, growing customer base. David Neeleman, CEO and director began JetBlue in 1999 and flying since 2000 after his previous airline company-Morris Air was brought by Herb Kelleher, the Southwest Airline founder. He signed a 5-year non-compete agreement not to launch another airline. Kelleher

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    Essay Length: 1,858 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Jack
  • How Has the Policy of Birth Control and Abortion Affected the Nations of Our World in the 20th and 21st Century?

    How Has the Policy of Birth Control and Abortion Affected the Nations of Our World in the 20th and 21st Century?

    How has the policy of birth control and abortion affected the nations of our world in the 20th and 21st century? Did you know that in the America there are four thousand abortions a day? The second highest rate in the world! In America we have the right between having an abortion or taking the responsibility to use birth control. In the twentieth century technological advantages has brought American to change their point of view

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    Essay Length: 1,465 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Mike
  • Circuit of Cultural Analysis - Portrayals and Effects of Gender Roles in Today’s Culture

    Circuit of Cultural Analysis - Portrayals and Effects of Gender Roles in Today’s Culture

    Circuit of Cultural Analysis: Portrayals and Effects of Gender Roles in Today’s Culture Representations of gender are portrayed as essential norms in today’s culture, creating standardized myths and sexism within society through the media. The normative portrayals of gender in society consist of stereotypical roles and images that are created through media devices such as, film, television, popular fiction, music and advertisements. Judith Butler draws on the idea of gender performativity and explains how

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Jon
  • Japan’s Culture of Suicide

    Japan’s Culture of Suicide

    Japan's Culture of Suicide In American society, if a child is murdered or dies of an unknown cause, the unfortunate situation is hardly considered honorable. In Japan, however, they pride themselves on belonging to a culture where self sacrifice for one's country or family is though to be more honorable than dying at the hands of another man, or living a life full of regret or shame. The glorification of killing oneself is an aspect

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Have a Long- Term Effect on Growth and Bone Density in Children ?

    Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Have a Long- Term Effect on Growth and Bone Density in Children ?

    Research Synthesis Paper According to American Academy of Pediatrics, “It is estimated that approximately 15 million people in the United States suffer from Asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children” ( Schlienger 2004). Although inhaled steroids have been established as the preventive treatment of choice, few studies have been conducted to assess the risks of inhaled steroid therapy. Inhaled corticosteroids are absorbed into the systemic circulation, but the extent to which they

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Impact of the Elizabethan World Picture on the Destruction of Macbeth

    The Impact of the Elizabethan World Picture on the Destruction of Macbeth

    The impact of the Elizabethan world picture on the destruction of Macbeth The Elizabethan world picture describes the period, when Queen Elizabeth 1st had the crown. To this time, the most important thought in this system was that the macrocosm was reflected in the microcosm. Everything had a certain order in this cosmos. That means, the king stands in front of the state, like god in front of the creation. Also each human carried the

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Andrew
  • . There Has Been a Nuclear War. You Are one of the Few Surviving People on Earth. Describe Ur Situation. What Kind of New World Would You Try to Build?

    . There Has Been a Nuclear War. You Are one of the Few Surviving People on Earth. Describe Ur Situation. What Kind of New World Would You Try to Build?

    Nuclear war is something that we have all heard about. It seems to be overdramatized in movies. But perhaps the movies are right. Maybe we are on the brink of a chasm so dark and ominous that it drowns out all faith and light. A nuclear holocaust occurring would wipe out all of civilization as we know it. We would be essentially thrown into a dark age. Never in the history of the world has

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Monika
  • Psycho and Final Destination Two

    Psycho and Final Destination Two

    Almost all horror movies have similar traits to other horror films allowing them to be defined in the horror genre. In this comparison I will focus on the similarities between the 2 movies, Psycho and Final Destination 2 (and the differences). The areas covered will include Irony/Coincidence, Stages of death, Lighting and shadows, Music and sound, and its relation to our mood, Setting/Scenery and the evolution of cinematic horror and violence. I will also sum

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    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Pop Cultural Elements of Military Cadences

    Pop Cultural Elements of Military Cadences

    Pop Cultural Elements of Military Cadences "HUT, TWO, THREE, FOUR...HUT, TWO, THREE, FOUR..." What do a bunch of grunts calling out raunchy marching cadences have to do with pop culture? There's more to the cadence then just keeping soldiers in step, there is a deep sense of pride, patriotism, unity, motivation, and nostalgia, which can be found within these songs. The Military cadence is used to motivate, inspire, and foster company cohesiveness while keeping soldiers

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Vika
  • Leadership and Org Culture

    Leadership and Org Culture

    Abstract Culture permeates all aspects of any society. It acts as the basic fabric that binds people together. Culture dictates tastes in music, clothes, and even the political and philosophical views of a group of people. Culture is not only shared, but it is deep and stable. However, culture does not exist simply as a societal phenomenon. Organizations, both large and small, adhere to a culture. Organizational culture determines how an organization operates and how

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Victor
  • The Life and World of Al Capone

    The Life and World of Al Capone

    The Life and World Of Al Capone Written By, John Kopler Report By, Adam Monteverde Al Capone is America's best known gangster and the single greatest symbol of the collapse of law and order in the United States during the 1920s Prohibition era. Capone had a leading role in the illegal activities that lent Chicago its reputation as a lawless city. Capone was born on January 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York. Baptized "Alphonsus Capone,"

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • Industrialization a Threat to the World

    Industrialization a Threat to the World

    World industrialization is at a large rise around the world. People making goods to and selling them back to consumers for profit is how the world works. Yet Newton law said that every action will have a reaction. In this case I am talking about industrialization the factories opposite reaction is pollution. It has become a major factor in the world people are concerned it will cause global warming and such. Japan is one of

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: regina
  • The Atypical Woman in a Typical World

    The Atypical Woman in a Typical World

    The Atypical Woman in a Typical World Do many people know who Anne Spencer is? Probably not. Anne Spencer was a Harlem Renaissance poet who actually lived in Lynchburg, Virginia. She immensely enjoyed working in her garden and spending time in Edankraal, a small cottage in her garden where she wrote most of her poetry. Though Anne was a hard worker, she definitely was not a typical woman of the early 20th century. Anne and

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • Uae Cultural Analysis

    Uae Cultural Analysis

    United Arab Emirates Country Notebook Cultural Analysis Executive Summary United Arab Emirates is a country that is built of several different emirates located on the peninsula of the Persian Gulf. The country was occupied by Great Britain up until 1971. After the removal of the British government the seven Sheikdoms became independent and formed the UAE. The country has a typically desert climate with ocean access on both sides of the country. Located in

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Edward
  • Why Do Humans Have Cultures?

    Why Do Humans Have Cultures?

    To answer this elusive question it is necessary to define the term culture (there is not a static definition), "Culture means the total body of tradition borne by a society and transmitted from generation to generation. It thus refers to the norms, values, standards by which people act, and it includes the ways distinctive in each society of ordering the world and rendering it intelligible. Culture is...a set of mechanisms for survival, but it provides

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Steve
  • Fat Kid Rules the World Journal

    Fat Kid Rules the World Journal

    I chose to do my first journal on the first few paragraphs of the book “Fat Kid Rules the World”. I made this decision because after a few minutes of reading the plot and themes and other literary elements are identified. The first person narration helps to hook the reader in with the first line “I am a sweating fat kid” (page 1) which also establishes the suspense. By the end of the first

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    Essay Length: 347 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Victor
  • Culture Influences Through Mass Media

    Culture Influences Through Mass Media

    Culture Influences through Mass Media Our culture is highly influenced by mass media by promoting celebrities and ordinary people who do astonishing things into a stereotype that we base our lives on. Society as a whole is represented in the mass media and impacts our culture and how we relate on a daily basis. As much as we would like to believe that we have control over our own lives, the mass media impacts

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Fatih
  • The Cultural Aspects of "the Bonesetter’s Daughter"

    The Cultural Aspects of "the Bonesetter’s Daughter"

    One’s cultural background can affect the way they speak, live, and for an author, the way they write. Amy Tan’s works are direct reflections of this impact. As an Asian-American author, Tan uses the cultural values of Chinese women in American culture in her novels. In order to fully understand Tan’s writing I believe one first needs to understand not only Tan’s personal background but, the Chinese culture of which she is a product. Chinese

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Bred
  • Final Topic Essay

    Final Topic Essay

    Final Topic Essay At first I found this paper complicated. The more and more I thought about what type of ethical issues that I had faced at work, the more I began to realize that my work was under many ethical violations. It was now just a matter of picking a topic that I thought would benefit myself. I thought by picking a topic that would maybe benefit myself, I might be able to

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    Essay Length: 438 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • World War 2 & Star Wars

    World War 2 & Star Wars

    In the movie, written by George Lucas, Episode IV - A New Hope. There are many mythical, religious and spiritual symbols portrayed. The Jedi's believe in the Force, which is a religion of which they abide. The Force is the backbone of the Jedis and they turn to this when in trouble. The opposite of the Force is the "Dark Side of the Force." The Dark Side is lead by and evil Jedi named Darth

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Top
  • The World Trade Organization

    The World Trade Organization

    World Trade Organization (WTO) The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. The World Trade Organization came into being in 1995. One of the youngest of the international organizations, the WTO is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) established in the wake of

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Steve
  • Term Sheet for Potential Equity Investment In/and Strategic Alliance

    Term Sheet for Potential Equity Investment In/and Strategic Alliance

    TERM SHEET FOR POTENTIAL EQUITY INVESTMENT IN [NAME OF CORPORATION] / AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCE This term sheet summarizes the principal terms with respect to a potential private placement of equity securities of [NAME OF CORPORATION] (the “Company”) by [NAME OF INVESTOR] (“Investor”) and related strategic alliance. This term sheet is intended solely as a basis for further discussion and is not intended to be and does not constitute a legally binding obligation. No legally binding

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: July
  • New World Order of Politics & Religion: The War on Terror and The Neo-Christian Crusade

    New World Order of Politics & Religion: The War on Terror and The Neo-Christian Crusade

    New World Order of Politics & Religion: The war on terror and the Neo-Christian Crusade. On March 6, 1991 George Herbert Walker Bush, then President of the United States in a speech before the U.S. Congress, uttered the words "new world order". This revelation spoken by Bush created controversy and speculation. The occasion for the congressional address was to speak concerning the Persian Gulf War that expelled Saddam Hussein's Army from Kuwait. Bush said," Now,

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Victor
  • William Wordsworth - the World Is Too Much with Us

    William Wordsworth - the World Is Too Much with Us

    ENGLISH LITERATURE ASSIGNMENT Poetry Essay In the churchyard of Grassmere’s Saint Oswald’s Church, lies a simple tombstone laid in reverence to William Wordsworth; now one of the most visited literary shrines in the world. “The World is Too Much With Us” is one of many excellent poems written by William Wordsworth during the early 1800’s. The poem’s theme revolves directly upon the material inclination of the world, and the tragic result of human kind losing

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Vika
  • Disney World: A Controlled Society

    Disney World: A Controlled Society

    In Susan Willis article “Disney World: Public Use/ Private State,” she makes the claim that Disney World is too controlling by stating that, “If your idea of heaven is a place where you need only relax and wait for someone to take care of your every comfort and amusement, and where no unexpected surprises can crop and destroy your enjoyment, then Disney world is for you” (Willis 650.) Disney World provides the illusion for

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Wendy

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