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The Inability of the Police to Prevent Crime, 2006.
This paper focuses on the lack of resources available in police departments around the U.S. resulting in their inability to function effectively and prevent crimes.
1,342 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the inner workings of police departments in America as well as the lack of resources available to effectively prevent and reduce criminal activity. This paper cites several major problems that impact on a police officer's ability to function effectively, including the practice of regularly asking officer to deal with social situations that are chaotic and confused. Police officers often find themselves in the middle of domestic disputes between spouses and partners, landlords and tenants, proprietors and customers and countless others. This paper also discusses the feasibility of hiring additional officers, while the author of this paper cites research studies that clearly conclude that increased police will not decrease crime and that other alternatives must be sought. This paper discusses the recent practice of local governments that hire private firms for a wide array of traditional police functions. This paper also examines the matter of private citizens who have taken it upon themselves to provide their own protection.
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"A major problem is that police officers are regularly asked to resolve social situations that are chaotic and confused. They find themselves in the middle of disputes between spouses and partners, landlords and tenants, proprietors and customers, and countless others, and are subjected to loud and complicated claims and counterclaims. When they are faced with these situations, police must act quickly, decisively, and, hopefully, fairly. In most cases, officers have other calls pending and cannot afford to attempt to understand the innards of the dispute, even if they were inclined or skilled enough to do so. If the parties' stories differ, as they often do, then officers must make instant decisions about whose character is more worthy of respect, and thus which version to treat most seriously. Thus, "(t)he mission of the police is limited to imposing provisional solutions to uncontexted emergencies."
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"Dance of Legislation?, 2006.
A pertinet review of "Dance of Legislation" by Eric Redman.
1,531 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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In this review of Eric Redman's "Dance of Legislation" the author tells us how the book explores the complex and convoluted avenues of Congress. He points out that this book reveals startling facts about the structure, process and the overall culture of Capitol Hill. The author relates how Redman explains that bills must literally go through the most arduous scrutiny, to determine its benefits and harms to both the politicians who sponsor the bill, and the people it affects on a national level. The review further examines these points made in Redman's book. In conclusion, he points out that "The Dance of Legislation" is crucial to the understanding of the political process. The author recommends the book as giving the reader a revealing look into the process of how a bill comes to life.
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"The culture on Capitol Hill is a uniquely savage one. While no bullets or machine gun bursts rain down on Capitol Hill it is still no doubt a war zone. In this atmosphere everyone has their own agenda and works only to further their own plans. On the back of the mind of every Congressmen or Senator is the prospect of reelection. With these thoughts always in mind they tend to be singularly intent on what helps their own image and chances for reelection. When Magnuson's staff attempted to make the National Health Service Bill a law, it required the political maneuvering of an experienced politician. For instance, for such a bill to have actual merit in Congress, it requires not only the structural backing of the political system, but also bureaucratic support from an agency such as the HEW. The constant swordplay between Redman and the HEW leads the reader to understand that politics is much more intricate than anyone anticipates. Redman ironically states, "We hand spent four Fruitless months trying to extract a draft from the "experts" at HEW. It took us precisely an hour to write it ourselves".
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Firefighting, 2006.
A look at how firefighting has changed throughout history.
2,022 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper details how firefighting has changed in America since the first settlements nearly four hundred years ago. The paper explains that, while the goal of firefighting has remained the same, the scope of firefighting has changed drastically and now includes fire prevention, public education, rescue calls and safety inspections. The paper also looks at the progression of paid fire departments and volunteer departments and examines how both types of departments have evolved over time.
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"Fire codes of various degrees have been in this country since the early days of the settlement of Massachusetts, when it was determined that "no man shall build his chimney with wood, nor cover his house with thatch." As more materials, conditions, and building materials began to be recognized as fire hazards, more fire laws were adopted. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, there was a proliferation of fires in cities, as manufacturing facilities became more common and housed flammable materials. Fire codes became more popular and widespread. In this area the adoption of fire codes did not depend upon whether the units called to fires were volunteer or paid forces. In September of 1887 the county seat burned with nearly half of the town's structures destroyed or damaged. Although prior to this some initiatives had begun to establish fire protection ordinances, this fire was the impetus for a county wide move to establish a uniform fire code both for building construction and fire protection of existing buildings. Over the next several decades, portions of the fire code were adopted and enforced. By the time the county hired paid firefighters in the early 1960s, the code was quite extensive and encompassed all of the major areas of concern. Both departments adhere to the safety requirements of the fire code and conduct safety inspections based upon its requirements."
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Affirmative Action, 2005.
This paper argues against the continuation of affirmative action racial preferences policies.
3,005 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper argues that, while some people believe that affirmative action is necessary in the United States to ensure equal opportunities for minorities, the real outcome is reverse discrimination and injustice because racial quotas foster racism. The author points out that affirmative action was not supposed to last forever but was intended only to jump-start the machinery of tolerance and reason and then to be removed. The paper relates that affirmative action polices continue because of support (1) from the American politicians who understand that preferences are problematical but still want to be favorably viewed among the general population and (2) from potential grievants and the lawyers who represent them.
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"The traditional solution to the problem of racism is colorblindness, or individual awareness. For example, in the job sphere there are only three essential things an employer needs to know about an individual applicant. First, the employer should question whether the applicant has the relevant ability and knowledge or the capacity to learn readily. Second, the employer needs to know whether the person is willing to exert the needed effort. Finally, the applicant should be judged on his character, including traits like honesty and integrity."
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The Military and Organizational Culture, 2006.
This paper reviews "Banishing Bureaucracy" by David Osborne and Peter Plastrik which focuses on the importance of cultural change as one of the five strategic components needed in making various bureaucracies and military organizations more efficient.
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This paper focuses on the opinions of authors David Osborne and Peter Plastrik who both contend that it's imperative to change the existing culture of a bureaucratic or military organization in order to make it more efficient and systematic. In Osborne and Plastrik's book "Banishing Bureaucracy," the authors stress the need to replace old habits with new commitments in order to improve both productivity and output in any bureaucratic organization. The authors detail the manner in which these changes are to be implemented in order to achieve maximum success. Two examples of cultural change detailed in this paper include that of dress requirements in the military, followed closely by protocols of behavior. The underlying values of loyalty, faithfulness and unselfishness to the point of self-sacrifice are intangible aspects of the military's culture that have a very pervasive influence on the environment of the organization.
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"It is important to analyze an organization's culture when attempting to make any changes in the organization in order for the changes to be successful. This is especially true if the focus is being changed to be in line with an entrepreneurial organization that is customer driven. Core parts of the culture would need to be manifested in the new organization. Secondary components of the culture must then be changed in order to match with the changing organization. You cannot change an organization in opposition to its culture. Either components must be carried over and incorporated appropriately into the new organization or else the culture must change. For instance, the power structure of the military is an integral part of its hierarchy and success."
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The Great Depression: 1929-1941, 2006.
This paper focuses on two major economic movements that took place in the U.S. during the Depression era between the years 1929-1941 and their impact on the American people and the economy.
3,345 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper examines author Robert McElvaine's book "The Great Depression: America 1929-1941," which centers on two specific economic movements: Progressivism and the New Deal. Progressivism was, in effect, an expansive ideal about what the U.S. should be to its own citizens and to the impending globalization. The New Deal was a desirable strategy for most Americans to combat the effects of the Depression. This paper details the similarities of both movements which favored the ideas and ideals of American values. The writer also compares the present status of the U.S. government and economy to that of the depression era.
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Progressivism
The New Deal
Progressivism and the New Deal: Comparisons and Differences
Works Cited
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"Both movements favored the ideas and ideals of some sort of American values. Just as the progressives movement was founded not only with both moral and economic values as guide posts, and saw World War I as "the last and greatest example of the progressive spirit of sacrifice, so the New Deal began with individuals having to (mostly gladly) sacrifice some of their individualism for government-run and controlled works and policies determined to avoid sinking further into an economic sinkhole. We can also see similarities in the fact that the values and the eventual legislation formed a trickle-down philosophy, from the upper middle and upper classes to benefit the less-fortunate. We have to remember that President Wilson as well as FDR were "patricians"- in the best sense of the word, and their aim was to protect the citizens of this nation from war and from economic disaster, even if it meant a sacrifice and even an attempt to undo the Constitutional balance of power."
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Emergency Management, 2005.
A discussion on the process of emergency management and the characteristics of professional emergency managers.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines how there are four phases of emergency management, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery after disasters. It stresses that a disaster plan can make the difference when it comes to the community's ability to respond and recover from a disaster. It also discusses how an emergency manager should establish and maintain rapport with the various departments, organizations and political leaders in the community he or she serves because good relationships and teamwork are essential when a disaster actually occurs.
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"The knowledge an emergency manager posses can be the key to his or her effectiveness. Ideally, an emergency manager would have an unlimited amount of political, technical, and scientific information. In reality, a person can not be so "all know". Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and of regulations is a very important skill to posses. Emergency managers should also know the rules of policy making and implementation, identification of hazards and vulnerabilites present in the community and the ability to mitigate and prepare if a community's risks become a reality."
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The Future of Philanthropy, 2006.
A study of philanthropic trends and their implication for Circle K International, a collegiate service organization.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 42 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper assesses philanthropic and giving trends in recent years, presenting a case study of Circle K International, a collegiate service organization. The paper evaluates Circle K to see how the changing landscape of charity can help address its needs. The author, which spent a year studying Circle K, assesses the organization's strengths and weaknesses and makes strategic recommendations.
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Introduction
A Brief History of American Philanthropy and Charity
Global Philanthropy Today
Research
The Challenges
The Changing Welfare State
U.S. Developments
International Developments
Globalization
Inefficient Business Practices
The Opportunities
The Changing Face of Philanthropy
New Methods and Models
New Philanthropic Organizations
Corporation Contributions and Corporate Social Responsibility
Research Summary and Case Study Introduction
Case Study and Analysis
Circle K International
Structure
Trends
Assessment
Analysis and Recommendations
Conclusion
Figures
Works Cited
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"Non-profits have seen a significant evolution in the funding and delivery of their services over the past century. Around the world, as time and the scholarly inquiry of philanthropy have progressed, charity has become increasing integrated into societal structures and human interactions. America's current non-profit sector is a perfect example: billions of dollars and millions of people involved in delivering an increasingly complex and diverse range of services to all walks of life. To cope with and advance upon the new dynamics of wealth, knowledge, and technology, the fundamental organization and operation of charities across the globe is rapidly changing. In this paper I will look at a brief history of charity both domestic and abroad, at the trends and future conditions of the non-profit sector, and at the particular case of Circle K International."
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Xenophobia and the German People, 2006.
This paper explores the reasons behind Germany's tendency towards xenophobia and the government's plan to change the nation's attitude.
1,959 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper describes Germany, an active member of the European Union, as one of eastern Europe's richest and most populous nations, yet the country still has a major problem with its citizen's tendency toward xenophobia. This paper examines the history of Germany which was the only group of tribal people that were never conquered by the Romans. So much of western thought, the system of law and government as well as our view of the world is still marked by the influence of ancient Greco-Roman culture, which would explain why Germany may not have this same mindset. The writer of this paper details the differences between today's Germany and that of the middle ages and the 19th century. The concerns of the native Germans during those periods extended to the influx of the Jewish people and the anti-Christian activities of the Gypsies. This paper discusses the various strategies and methods being utilized by the government to combat xenophobia in Germany and improve the country's image around the world.
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"Rome still may have contained the migration of the Germans if the now powerful Roman Catholic Church did not declare Arian Christianity Heresy and begin to burn its adherents at the stake. From that point on, the German people never were entirely comfortable with the Roman Papacy. The German tribes were not conquered during Rome's time of greatest influence, and only were brought into the world of non-Arian Catholicism by ruse. It is possible because of this separation; there existed a sense of difference between the people of Germany and almost everyone else who inhabited Europe through the time of Charlemagne and the Middle Ages. The Internet site, Alien Travel guide tells us that Ancient tribes such as the Franks, the Goths, the Teutons and the Vandals once inhabited the region of Germany."
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Firefighters of America, 2006.
This paper examines the various differences and similarities between paid and volunteer firefighters in the United States.
1,774 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The writer of this paper details the workings of a paid fire department compared to a volunteer based unit. This paper cites the vast differences in entrance requirements, certification, physical training and hiring procedures in both organizations. This paper also discusses many of the positive aspects of volunteer firefighters as well as the dangers and risks involved in employing untrained volunteers who lack the formal training required of their paid counterparts.
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"Both types of departments also generally require obtaining a Basic Emergency Medical Technician license, including defibrillator training and certification. For paid firefighters, it is generally expected that firefighters will have this licensure upon hire; volunteers are generally given approximately 24 months from their date of selection. Moreover, both types of departments expect firefighters to satisfactorily complete the Drivers Training Certification, which grants authorization to drive fire department apparatus. This certification is usually granted by the chief of the department, and is usually required during the probationary period."
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Government Funding For Public Schools, 2006.
An essay of the myriad of problems in public schools in America and the failure of the U.S. government to adequately address those problems.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper argues that the U.S. government has been woefully remiss in addressing the deepening crisis in the public schools. The paper argues that the government's answer is always to throw more money at the educational system in a manner that only tends to deepen the crisis. The paper maintains that the problems with the public school system lay not in the lack of money being provided by the government, but in how the funds are allotted toward public education and the criteria for eligibility of those funds.
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"There is a lot of talk today about education, specifically the problems with our Public schools. It seems no matter what the problem, the solution is always to tax the people. The message from Congress to this regard is loud and clear: We like the public school system so much that we'll tax you billions of dollars to pay for it; we'll pass laws to mandate standardized national testing and curriculums; and we'll increase the Department of Education's budget every year. However, they don't like public schools enough to send their children there. Congress thinks Public schools are a great idea for our kids, but not for theirs. The three R's of education are not reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic -- they're retreating, requiring, and rejecting. If Congresspersons aren't willing to risk their own children's futures on a failing public education system why are we?"
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Post-High School Education Financing, 2005.
This paper discusses problems of financing post-high school education especially for students from lower economic strata.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that, in looking at a cross section of any campus whether it is a university, college (private), junior college or a two-year trade school, most students in the lower end of the economic strata and require extremely tight budgeting to finance their education. The author points out that, despite the vast amounts of grant monies, scholarships, student-loans available and other sources of income, education financing is becoming an even greater problem because most of institutions are being forced to raise costs to the student body because of their own budgetary shortfalls. The paper stresses that the student loan programs at first glance appear to be a relief for the tightly budgeted student; however, there are some pitfalls to these programs that can do more harms than good for the over extended student.
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Today's University, College, Junior College and Trade School Student
The University and Private Four Year College Student
The Student Loan Trap
Student Loan Default Due to the Failure to Budget
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"The problem as found by the Inspector General of the GSA was that the requirements for proofs by the Education Department were nearly non-existent. For example, in many cases there was no death certificate at all, in its place the Education Department accepted newspaper obituary notices, mostly forged was all that was required. Where permanent disability claims were concerned Social Security records proved that over 35,000 were quite able bodied and working making enough money to easily repay their indebtedness."
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