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HIV/AIDS Orphans, 2002.
A look at the vertical transmission of the HIV/AIDS virus from mother to child in Africa.
1,941 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper provides a brief introduction to the HIV/AIDS increase in the African region and, together with comparative statistics, it provides an overview of the socioeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children who are orphaned. Following the overview, the impact of the vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS virus from mother to child is discussed, as well as an analysis of how an orphaned child suffers after his/her parent(s) have succumbed to the deadly disease. It concludes with a look at the initiatives taken up by the government, NGOs, or communities to help these orphans.
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Introduction
Thesis Statement
Outline
Overview
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Orphaned Children
Government, NGOs', Communities' Initiatives for Orphaned Children
Conclusion
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"While, UNAIDS has estimated that approximately six million HIV/AIDS infections occur each year, most of them in South Africa. Among which ten percent of these occur in children, due to mother-to-child-transmission (MTCT) of HIV. This is the tangible indication of the epidemic's impact on South African and other sub-Saharan African countries with the increase number of "AIDS orphans" who have lost and still losing both parents to the disease (UN Integrated Regional Information Networks). Thus, due to the vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS from the mother to child, one third of Africa's children would be orphan and which already has orphaned around 1.2 million children in South Africa (Terreblanche. 2001). This growing number of AIDS orphans and the phenomenon of bringing up orphaned children have raised the need for urgent responses, involvement and research. In 1999, Rose Smart therefore, conducted a prompt evaluation of children suffering from HIV/AIDS in South Africa, under the aegis of Save the Children."
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The City of New Brunswick, 2002.
Provides geographic, historical, and census-type information about the city of New Brunswick, New Jersey.
1,083 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper describes the city of New Brunswick, New Jersey. It gives historical, geographical, and cultural information about the city. Population and economic statistics are also provided as are housing statistics and statistics on public investments. The paper also explains the structure of the city government and its electoral process. Some famous landmarks are noted, and some celebrities native to New Brunswick are mentioned.
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"New Brunswick is a city in central New Jersey that is home to 48,583 people. It lies along the Northeast Corridor New Jersey Transit commuter railway, which runs between New York City and Trenton; from Trenton another train can be taken to Philadelphia. It lies to the south of the Raritan River and is the county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, which is situated in the very center of the state. It is home to the main campus of Rutgers University, which it is best known for in the state of New Jersey. It is also in close proximity to Princeton and part of the city lies on Route One, where one can find the headquarters of several international corporations including Johnson & Johnson and Dow Jones."
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Staten Island, 2003.
A history of the bedrock movement that is thought to have caused the creation of Staten Island.
3,101 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper looks at the history of the land that lies beneath Staten Island, which was created over several hundred million years via the recurrent disintegration and smashing of continents. It then looks at the current geography and demography of the area, including population trends of the area.
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"Around 500 million years ago, there was nothing called the Staten Island. What had in existence had been the continental chunks and some ocean basins. One of these continental chunks was ancient North America, which was named Laurentia. At this particular juncture in the history of the globe Laurentia was situated at the equator. Other chief continental chunks that found existence at the juncture are Baltica ? ancient Europe, Gondwanaland consisting of the ancient Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, and India, chunks of Asia, and a few micro continents. At the time of the previous 500 million years these continental chunks drifted around to their current geographic positions. (The Geology of Staten Island)."
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Tungurahua Volcano - Ecuador, 2002.
Study of the Tungurahua Volcano of Ecuador, which has been in an active volcanic state since October 1999.
1,199 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This study provides a geographical description of the Tungurahua Volcano of Ecuador and describes the nature of its volcanic activity. The paper also explores the risks to inhabitants living in close proximity to the volcano and some of the measures taken to protect them. The paper concludes by examining what is being done to assist those affected by the volcano and probable solutions to the threat it poses.
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"The Tungurahua volcano is categorized as a strato-volcano reaching a height of 5016 meters. With a nickname of "The Black Giant", the mountain has a 600 feet wide crater, with most of the mountain covered in snow. Its geographical status shows that it lies some 25 kilometers east of Ambato, Ecuador?s 4th largest city. The slopes of the Tungurahua volcano are primarily used for the local agriculture sector and a number of small villages including a town called Banos which cradles the mountain from both the western and northern sides."
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Development in Bolivia, 2002.
An overview of social and economic development in the the country of Bolivia.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how Bolivia is one of the most colorful and ethnically diverse countries of Latin America and how, despite its perpetual poverty, the nation has managed to emerge as a leader in economic innovation in the region. It examines how Bolivia is not an economically or politically stable country, but how it has made serious efforts to attain both over the last few years and how this characteristic makes it stand out among its other poor, struggling neighbors in the Latin world.
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General Characteristics
Economic and Social Conditions
Development Effort and Changes
Water Privatization
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"The fact that Bolivia is a poor country and suffers from all of the evils wrought on by poverty is one thing that comes to our attention when we initiate a research on this beautiful landlocked country. Yet poverty is not exactly the only problem that Bolivia suffers from. Bolivia has been a politically instable country ever since it became independent in 1825. Since then, it has encountered and endured more than 190 military coups and so-called revolutions (Columbia Encyclopedia, 2003) which played a major role in destroying the economic and political infrastructure of the country. While studying Bolivia, one cannot help but agree with the common observation that political unrest is usually the biggest cause of economic instability in any country or region."
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Eco-Tourism in Brazil, 2002.
A feasibility study on eco-tourism in Brazil.
2,714 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses how eco-tourism in Brazil has been underdeveloped and how it could serve as an even greater source of income on both a local level and national level for the Brazilian economy. It explores and identifies many factors such as various economic, political and social factors that influence the ability of Brazil to expand their ecotourism market.
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Primary Research
Secondary Research
Conclusion
Works Cited
Appendix I
Appendix II
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"One of the major concerns in promoting ecotourism is the effect that the influx of human beings will have on the region (Riverdeep, 2000). Phillip Fearnside (1986) stresses the fact that we have many example to draw from in the past and that we must consider our choices carefully. In 2001, a conference was held to address ecotourism issues in Brazil. This conference addressed planning and product development, monitoring and regulation in regards to sustainability, marketing and promotion, and the costs and benefits of ecotourism (SDMEA, 2001). In May of 2002 many countries joined to discuss these same issues on a global basis (World Ecotourism Summit, 2002)."
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Megalopolis, 2002.
An essay which describes the area in North America known as Megalopolis.
1,729 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper describes the geographic region of Megalopolis (urban area in Northern America) and its sub-region of Nantucket (off Cape Cod). It also deals with the history of Nantucket and the causes that led to the formation of the megalopolis in northeastern USA. Megalopolis comes from the Greek words for ?very large? (Mega) and city (polis). The concept of Megalopolis lies in the fact that cities are not viewed as individual units but as regions that spread out from the city nucleus.
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"Modern cities were formed as a result of the establishment of large-scale industries during the Industrial Revolution. Many people migrated from the rural areas to the urban industrialized areas with a hope of earning more in the city. Thus the metropolitan cities gradually grew in size with the establishment of industries and the inflow of workers. In the 20th century in the United States the growth of the urban city gradually spread to the outskirts of the city as well."
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Florida, 2002.
An historical overview of this American state.
1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper traces the fascinating history of Florida from the 1700s under Spanish rule until its secession from the Union to join the Confederate States of America in 1861. The paper discusses how Spanish bureaucracy and religious conflicts kept investors away from the area. It examines how trade and settlement flourished under British rule, how the area was returned to the Spanish in 1783 and how Andrew Jackson, in 1823 established a new territorial government on behalf of the United States.
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"In the 1860 presidential election, no Floridians voted for Abraham Lincoln, although this Illinois Republican won at the national level. Shortly after his election, a special convention drew up an ordinance that allowed Florida to secede from the Union on January 10, 1861. Within several weeks, Florida joined other southern states to form the Confederate States of America.( The New History of Florida by Michael V. Gannon (University Press of Florida, c 1996)."
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Uruguay, 2002.
An overview of the social make-up of this small South American country.
1,201 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper begins with a brief history of Uruguay, the smallest country on the South American continent. It then discusses immigration to the country, the history of family life, women's rights and availability of employment and educational opportunities, especially to women. The paper compares rural households to urban ones and discusses certain traditions in rural areas. Finally, the paper looks at leisure activities in the country.
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"Young people in Uruguay have a great deal of freedom when compared to children in other South American countries. Girls in particular have few of the expectations that are put upon girls in Argentina or Brazil. For the most part girls do not need chaperones when they are out on their own. There is an inherent expectation that most women will have some sort of career. Nearly half of the school population in Uruguay is female. (Family Life, Pg 2)"
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Construction in Las Vegas, 2002.
A brief examination of the construction trends in Las Vegas Valley and factors which effect it.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses how the Las Vegas Valley, including the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas, is the fastest growing region in the United States. New tourist attractions and large casino resort hotels are also being built and opened on a regular basis. This paper looks at the three major factors which may have an effect on construction in the Las Vegas Valley. The first is summer heat, the second is wind, and the third is flash floods.
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"Construction in the area is constant. New subdivisions are being built at a tremendous rate to keep up with those who are moving into the area. New tourist attractions and large casino resort hotels are also being built and opened on a regular basis. The city is growing at an exponential rate. The tourist Mecca of Las Vegas is located in a broad desert valley in extreme southern Nevada. Mountains surrounding the valley extend 2,000 to 10,000 feet above the valley floor. The Las Vegas Valley comprises about six hundred square miles and runs from the north to the southeast. These mountains and the metropolitan area?s location at the bottom of the valley have extreme effects on the weather."
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Transylvania, 2002.
Discusses the fascinating history of this area of Romania and its decline under communist rule.
2,042 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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Copsa Mica is a small town in the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvanian central Romania. Originally a small Lutheran hamlet built in 1402 and known for its Saxon churches, it descended into hell under the communists; a hell comprised of poorly built concrete housing caked black with the leaden fumes of a nearby smelting plant. The paper shows that Copsa Mica gained international notoriety in 1990, following the downfall of the Ceausescu regime, for being one of the most heavily polluted cities in Eastern Europe. According to a CNN report, two out of every three children suffered from a form of mental retardation due to the devastating effects of the town?s carbon plant and metal works. The paper shows that this real tragedy reflects the legacy of Transylvania, an area of Romania known to the West for the Dracula legend. Since the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, this area has been a point of conflict between empires, ethnicities, religions and ideologies.
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"The aftermath of the First World War also gave rise to Communism. Communist agitators had first arrived from Germany to destabilize Romania. Russian communists, who wished to expand communist influence after 1917, complimented their numbers. Romanian communism was originally small and limited to academic circles, but agitators were backed by the powerful Soviet regime and managed to blow up the Senate building in Bucharest. Their efforts served but to cauterize Romanians against Communist influence. However, the Russians seized Bessarabia in 1940, compelling Romania under Marshal Ion Antonescu to join the Germans. The Germans, in turn, allowed Hungary to re-annex part of Transylvania including Copsa Mica. Romania regained this territory after the Soviet Union invaded Hungary, causing Romania to switch sides and ally with the United Nations."
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Basra and the War in Iraq, 2002.
The war in Iraq and how it has impacted the city of Basra.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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A brief paper on the impact of the war in Iraq on the city of Basra. The paper begins with some basic information about the city of Basra, including its geographical location and history. The paper then continues with a current account of the effects of the war on the town and its people. The writer makes use of the media and reports from Iraq and includes a number of personal comments and opinions on the situation in Iraq.
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"The war will be devastating to the people of Iraq which will force mass migrations to cities like Baghdad and Basra. The mass migrations into the cities will only increase the food and water shortages. Famine is an extreme and protracted shortage of food that causes emaciation of the affected population and a substantial increase in the number of people who will die in Basra. ?Basra is in a shortage of everything, even food...they have equipment that works with generators, but the generators work only with fuel."
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