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Is New Orleans Safe?, 2007.
This paper discusses the history of hurricanes in New Orleans and the city's limited protection even today.
1,549 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper explores the history of hurricane protection for New Orleans and examines advances in technology that have resulted in billions of dollars worth of construction designed to protect New Orleans from hurricanes and floods. The paper shows, however, how short-term solutions to control flooding in New Orleans have led to longer-term problems. New Orleans has become increasingly vulnerable to damage from hurricanes. The paper demonstrates how the government is still struggling today to determine how it will continue to aid New Orleans. The paper concludes that it is hard to imagine how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies will cope if the United States should suffer another hit from a major hurricane.
History of New Orleans and Hurricanes
Technology
Communication During the Katrina Crisis
Discussions Contributing To Problems
Consequences of Decisions
The Future of the Region
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"New Orleans was first settled by Jean Baptiste le Moyne, about 300 years ago. He picked the land between the marshes on the edge of Lake Ponchartrain and the Mississippi because the spot was so favorable for trade. However, the location was prone to both floods and hurricanes. Both hurricanes and floods have been a recurring problem ever since. One particularly severe flood occurred in 1927 with a death toll of somewhere between 250 and 1,000. In addition, nearly 700,000 lost their homes, triggering the first major federal effort to control Mississippi River floods (McQuaid & Schleifstein, 2002). Over the short term, flood control seemed to work well. Weather forecasting improved, local authorities developed effective evacuation plans, and building techniques helped protect the citizens (McQuaid & Schleifstein, 2002)."
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Modesto, 2007.
A discussion of the history of Modesto, California and its neighboring areas.
2,696 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses Modesto, California. It discusses the general geography and make-up of the San Joaquin Plain or Valley, which is home to the cities of Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Modesto and Visalia. The paper provides a general history of the settlement of California and of the San Joaquin Plain, in particular. It then goes on to describe the current make-up of the area and some of the politics that surrounds it.
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"Migrants during the Depression era in the early 1900s from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Kansas abandoned the nearly unviable southern Great Plain and moved Chicago, Kansas City, Detroit and then fast-growing Los Angeles (Wikipedia 2006). Those who remained had to bear the drought of the late 1920s and the Dust Bowl. Those who fled took Route 66 to Barstow or Los Angeles and there began new lives as fruit and vegetable pickers in truck farms in San Joaquin Valley. There they exchanged relative independence for peasantry. Many of them lived in dirty agricultural camps, in economic distress, domestic disputes, crime, riots and even suicides. The majority of the Okies and Arkies left San Joaquin during World War II, mostly for Los Angeles and San Diego to work in war businesses. Those who remained eventually ended up in Bakersfield, noted as an oil production center when major Southern California wells, like Signal Hill, began drying up (Wikipedia)."
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Reviving New Orleans, 2007.
A discussion of the technological, educational and security needs involved in reviving the port of New Orleans.
2,107 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper discusses what needs to be done in order to revive the port of New Orleans. The paper further discusses the specific actions needed for New Orleans to lure more shipping business into its port. The paper examines how technological education and training must be provided, in order for the flow-of-goods to occur to the ports located along the nation's coast. The paper concludes that the potential exists in the area for the creation of more jobs than were available prior to the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina.
Outline:
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
I. Historical, Present And Future Importance Of The Port In The U.S. Supply Chain
Planned Improvements
Regulations And Requirements To Consider
Port Of New Orleans: Security, Education & Technology
Incorporating An Efficient Supply Chain For Shippers
Federal Government Funding For The Effort
Summary And Conclusion
Bibliography
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"The part that New Orleans Port plays in the U.S. supply chain is a critical one, so critical that the disaster that took place due to Hurricane Katrina is stated to be "likely to drag down U.S. economic growth in the months ahead." (Helman, 2005) Economists believe that the effects "may be more lasting than those that usually follow big storms due to the "severity of the damage" (Helman, 2005) as well as the "unique geography of the New Orleans region." (Helman, 2005)"
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Azerbaijan, 2007.
A detailed analysis of the country, Azerbaijan.
4,322 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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The paper analyzes both the geographical position and the demographic elements of Azerbaijan. The paper discusses how the country is still regarded as being on the path of transition, from the soviet structured political and economic regime, to a decentralized political elite and functional market economy. The paper examines Azerbaijan's relationship with its neighbors, as well as international relations with the US.
Outline:
1) Overview of the Country:
i) Key Regional Players
ii) Recent Key Events
iii) Flash Points For Potential Conflict
iv) Potential Problems That May Require A US Decision Or Military, Diplomatic, Economic Action
2) Assumptions
3) Actors within Azerbaijan
4) US COA Regarding Azerbaijan
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"Armenia is regarded, in the same manned, as part of the string of former communist satellites and in the coordinates of the Trans Caucasian region. For Azerbaijan, it represents a source of ethnic conflict, as Armenia supports ethnic Armenian secessionists in Nagorno-Karabakh and since the early 1990s, has militarily occupied 16% of Azerbaijan . Although an OSCE brokering action is underway, the regional forces are split over the assistance given to both parties, one actor's position worthy of considering being that of Turkey, who, in light of cultural affinities with the Azeri Republic, supports its cause in the on going conflict."
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The City of Denver, 2007.
This paper presents a population, demographic and economic analysis of the city of Denver, Colorado.
3,176 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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The study provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and organizational literature concerning Denver. The paper discusses how Denver, Colorado was founded by early settlers in search of the abundant mineral resources offered by the future metropolis' site. The paper demonstrates that over the years, the city's isolation has compelled its leadership and business interests to invest heavily in a communications and transportation network that have served it well. Despite some setbacks in terms of economic and social issues over the years, the paper explains how the city of Denver has emerged as one of the country's major urban centers that should continue to enjoy positive economic growth in the future.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Educational Attainment
Race and Age Structure
Employment/Unemployment.
Income/Poverty Status
Housing Statistics
Economic Analysis
Structure of the Economy/Economic Base
Businesses in the City of Denver
Economic Analysis
Summary and Conclusion
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"The research will show that Denver's geographic location and its natural resources have been inextricably linked with population growth and decline trends over the years that have been grouped into three distinct periods. According to Denver - a booming city (2000), "Denver is a clean, young and green city with over 200 parks and dozens of tree-lined boulevards. The architecture reflects the city's three boom periods: Victorian, when silver was discovered in Leadville; turn-of-the-century, when gold was discovered in Cripple Creek; and contemporary, when the energy boom added 16 skyscrapers to the downtown skyline in a three year period.""
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Sub-Saharan Africa, 2006.
A discussion regarding the natural resources, foreign assistance, culture, non-governmental organizations and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.
4,397 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 75 sources, APA, $ 115.95
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This research paper explores the determining factors of growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by examining the increasingly dominant role of financial assistance, natural resources, culture and non governmental organizations in selected countries of the region. To understand this relationship better, the paper makes a comparison between economic policies, cultural variations and political systems of selected countries. The countries this study reviews are Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, Uganda and Sierra Leone.
Outline:
Methodology
Objective
Introduction
Theoretical Background
Previous Work and Literature
Economy Openness
Culture
Foreign Assistance
The Role of NGOs
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"Countries rich in resources must be tempted to promote their export growing policies, which will increase economy openness and exposure to external shocks even to a higher degree. The country will improve its' international competitive position if it promotes exports and trade by investing heavily into this economy sphere. The second round positive result from promoting exports and trade is the future possible exploitation of economies of scale in production when the output sales markets for the producers expand. The third round positive affect is that the producers will naturally eliminate inefficient production facilities and invest into high technology and train and grow skilled labor resources to remain competitive in the global arena. These are the main reasons for opening up the economy and playing on the global market arena, and are very effective economy stimulating methods for economies with low local purchasing power and thus limited local output markets, which are the classifications of African counties, as proven by Fosu . "Open economies do grow more rapidly than closed economies... Whether the measure of openness has to do with exchange rate overvaluation, relative price distortions, tariffs and quotas, share of trade in GDP, the black market premium, or a composite measure combining some of these with state monopolization of commodity exports and general socialism" (Easterly, 2000, p. 48) . "
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The City of Denver, 2007.
This paper presents a population, demographic and economic analysis of the city of Denver, Colorado.
3,176 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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The study provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and organizational literature concerning Denver, Colorado. The paper discusses how Denver was founded by early settlers in search of the abundant mineral resources offered by the future metropolis' site. The paper demonstrates that over the years, the city's isolation has compelled its leadership and business interests to invest heavily in a communications and transportation network that has served it well. Despite some setbacks in terms of economic and social issues over the years, the paper explains how the city of Denver has emerged as one of the country's major urban centers that should continue to enjoy positive economic growth in the future.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Educational Attainment
Race and Age Structure
Employment/Unemployment.
Income/Poverty Status
Housing Statistics
Economic Analysis
Structure of the Economy/Economic Base
Businesses in the City of Denver
Economic Analysis
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"The research will show that Denver's geographic location and its natural resources have been inextricably linked with population growth and decline trends over the years that have been grouped into three distinct periods. According to Denver - a booming city (2000), "Denver is a clean, young and green city with over 200 parks and dozens of tree-lined boulevards. The architecture reflects the city's three boom periods: Victorian, when silver was discovered in Leadville; turn-of-the-century, when gold was discovered in Cripple Creek; and contemporary, when the energy boom added 16 skyscrapers to the downtown skyline in a three year period.""
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Change Management in the Middle East, 2007.
The paper examines how the Middle East will deal with change management in the next decade.
1,303 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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Change management in the Middle East, or as it relates to any organization or government is a difficult task to carryout. This difficulty is compounded when the organization or government is dealing with several types of change simultaneously. The proposed research in this paper pursues the following question: How will the Middle East deal with change management over the next decade?
Outline:
Introduction
Problem
Background of the Problem
Review of the Literature
Analytical Framework and Methodology
Time Table
References
From the Paper
"In order to manage this change appropriately one must understand why change is often resisted. For instance, in the Middle East there are various opinions about the changes that have occurred in Iraq and what the outcomes will be (White and Schmidmayr, 2003). There are also many myths associated with people resistant to change. In any respect, people resist change because they are uncomfortable or unfamiliar with the type of change that is taking place (White and Schmidmayr, 2003). In a sense it is simply the fear of the unknown or a feeling that they will no longer be in control of their destinies (White and Schmidmayr, 2003)."
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Education in Indiana, 2006.
A discussion on public education in the State of Indiana.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper begins with a general overview of Indiana, discussing its physical geography and population. It continues to offer extensive research on the education system in Indiana. It highlights the issue with state funding for public education and expands on the income disparity. The paper also explores the issue of standardized testing and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
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"Indiana's uses a Foundation Program to provide funding to its public school corporations. Under this model, "the state guarantees school corporations a specific amount of per-pupil funding for education, which is known as the foundation level, provided that the school corporation raises a designated share of dollars through local property taxes." (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.1). In 1993, this system was changed to help target disparity between wealthy and unwealthy school districts. While the bottom up equalization still sets a minimum expenditure per-pupil target for each corporation, it also specifies that local property tax rates should be the same for school corporations with similar expenditure levels. (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3). Furthermore, the Foundation Program sets ceiling for property tax rates. (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3). Finally, these changes "allowed the foundation level per pupil to be adjusted upward for school corporations with lower socioeconomic status." (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3)."
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Californian Immigration, 2007.
A discussion on reasons for the increase in immigration to California.
753 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper uses the functionalist and conflict perspectives in sociology to explain the factors that make California a beacon for many immigrants from around the world.
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"Functionalists tend to analyze social phenomenon in terms of how these events contribute to or detract from social order. For functionalists, one of the biggest factors that would draw immigrants is the need for inexpensive labor. There are large segments of the California economy that are dependent on this important resource. This need can be seen in the number of unauthorized immigrants who are employed in low-wage occupations. For example, in California, undocumented workers comprise 19 percent of farming workers and 17 percent of workers employed in cleaning occupations (Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy 2005)."
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British Landmarks, 2007.
An examination of the history of a number of British landmarks.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper describes a number of British landmarks - it mentions the location, a little of the history and the uses of the place and describes how its use has changed in the present day. The paper discusses St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Globe Theater, the change of the Guard in Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Oxford, Stratford-on-Avon, Runnymede and Stonehenge.
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" Stratford-on-Avon (Wikipedia 2006, AllRefer Encyclopedia 2005) is a constituency, which is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is a town and a district in Warwickshire in central England on the Avon River, which owes its fame to the greatest English playwright, William Shakespeare. A gabled building on Henley street is believed to have been his birthplace, purchased in 1597. Most of the structures and places in Stratford connected with his life were bought in the 19th century, such as the Edward VI's Grammar School, where Shakespeare was believed to have attended; the Shakespeare Institute of the University of Birmingham and the Shakespeare Center built on the same street in 1964 (AllRefer, Wikipedia)."
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Testing Drinking Water for Nitrates, 2007.
This paper examines research about the effects of nitrates present in drinking water.
4,116 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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The paper explains that many parts of the world have experienced elevated levels of nitrates in their drinking water by virtue of past industrial and agricultural practices. The paper provides a review of the relevant literature to determine the effects of nitrates in drinking water sources and examines what types of testing are typically done to assess the presence of nitrates, in particular in New Jersey. The paper discusses current and future trends in this area. The paper concludes that elevated levels of nitrates in drinking water supplies can result in profound adverse health consequences. People around the world are using their groundwater resources faster than they are being naturally replenished and this has caused further concentrations of any pollutants that might be present.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In a day and age characterized by debates over oil and potential future energy sources, an important fact is being overlooked. By all accounts, fresh water is far more important than oil and people had better pay closer attention to what is happening to their drinking water sources today. According to Roberts (2001), "Water use in the United States averages about 100 gallons of drinking water per person per day, more than just about any other country. A very small proportion of this water per person, approximately two gallons, is actually used for drinking and cooking. We use the majority of the water that comes into our homes for bathing, flushing toilets, doing laundry, watering lawns, filling swimming pools, and washing cars" (p. 64). Throughout the world, people obtain their drinking water from a wide range of sources, and these same techniques are used in the United States."
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