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Social Security Reform, 2006.
A look at the current social security system and an argument in favor of reforms.
1,631 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the social security system currently in place. The paper explores the history of the system and its current issues. The paper then presents an argument calling for social security reform so that citizens benefit more from its existence.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
History
The Time For Reform is Now
Those Against It
Conclusion
From the Paper
"It is time to reform the system. While many people are comfortable trusting that the government will work it out, there are others who are not. For those people the time has come to allow them to choose their own retirement path."
"One suggested plan of reform is to allow employees to choose where their retirement funds are invested. The same amount would come out of their check, but instead of going into social security the funds would go to the investment of their choice. This allows them some control over movement when rates are good, and it will cause competitive plans to come forward for the purpose of attracting the social security type dollars. "
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Iraq War, 2007.
This paper provides different views on the continued presence in Iraq by America and its allies.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This articles discusses that since America invaded Iraq March 20, 2003, more than three years ago, support for the Iraq War, in America and internationally, strong at first, has lessened. The writer points out that in the latter half of 2006, support for the war, in the U.S. and elsewhere, has reached its lowest point. The writer notes that as the conflict continues, no clear answer emerges as to whether America and its few remaining allies should "stay the course" or instead pull troops out sooner, thereby cutting American and other losses. In this essay, the writer discusses reasons for and against continued involvement in the Iraq War, and explains why one should "stay the course", but not for the reasons most often mentioned by President George W. Bush.
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"Still, a changed military strategy as described by Krepinevich could still prevent Iraq from becoming, as many now fear, another Vietnam. To remain another decade using a changed strategy might still give the U.S. and its allies, though slowly, a chance to win the peace, so that all the efforts, expense, and lost lives will not have been in vain even if the war was in fact a mistake in the first place."
"Increasingly, though, many argue America and its allies would do better to pull out now. Bartlett argues that by waging war in Iraq the President meddled where no military threat existed, failing to maintain America's priority of defending against proven military threats."
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The Constitution, 2007.
A discussion on the American constitution and law enforcement.
2,768 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses the general guidelines that the Constitution has given to the system of justice regarding the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments. It reviews how they are being interpreted and updated by the courts as time passes and society evolves. It covers some of the recent court decisions and their impact on rights, safeguards and due process. It also includes a discussion on search and seizure rights in the computer age.
Outline:
Introduction
The Fourth Amendment
Technological Invasions of Privacy
Traffic Stops by Officers
The Fifth Amendment's Protection against Self-Incrimination
The Sixth Amendment's Recent Effect on Criminal Law
The Eighth Amendment and Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton
Works Cited
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"First and foremost for law enforcement, well-versed knowledge of the laws on search and seizure is pivotal to understanding what rights police officers have in the community. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution relates directly to the rights of an officer of the law to search a) persons for evidence, b) "search places and things" and c) to seize evidence, according to Kanovitz & Kanovitz (159). The authors go on to say that there are different kinds of searches, but to conduct a "full search," an officer must nearly always have a warrant; and, the authors go on (164), even with an arrest, there are "defined boundaries.""
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National Defense, 2006.
A discussion on the future of national defense in America.
3,927 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper begins by defining national defense and expands on the need for a national defense strategy in light of the September 11th terrorist attacks. It continues with a detailed discussion on the new defense strategy. The author also reviews the need for applying a strategy that respects human dignity. The paper, in reviewing a defense report, states that the new defense strategy will accomplish the goal of national security by fortifying the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence, by developing a new framework for intelligence warning, by developing consistent methods of collecting information, by investing in potential capabilities while working to protect them and by collecting intelligence data against terrorists and terrorist organizations.
Outline:
Introduction
National Defense
New Strategy for Defense
Encouraging Human Dignity for All
Works Cited
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"Lastly there are disruptive challenges that must be considered. Disruptive challenges to tend to include the utilization of sophisticated technology coupled with military action (National Defense Strategy...). Such disruptive capabilities may be used to take advantage of America's vulnerabilities. The organization reports that disruptive capabilities such as cyber operations, energy weapons and biotechnology can be used to endanger American security (National Defense Strategy...). Because these capabilities are often unpredictable, special attention must be paid to fighting them. "
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Public Administration, 2007.
A narrative piece on the possibility of successful authoritarian public administrations.
2,256 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper presents the author's personal view on public administrations. The author takes the view that dictatorships can never be successful and he gives examples from around the world to support his view. The paper concludes that until democratic governments are encouraged and allowed to be established without interference from other quarters, the authoritarian public administration will continue to flourish.
Table of Contents:
Dictatorships Can Never Be Successful
Development of Public Administration
How the Other Half Lives
From the Paper
"It would be a wonderful world if the public administration had evolved the same way throughout the world. We are in 21st century now and we have not reached a point where people in the so called developing countries could speak their mind and criticize the government or bureaucracy by pointing to mistakes of individuals for correcting the system. President Kim of North Korea or Middle East Kings or Emirs could do no wrong. The State machinery will make sure that person doing so is put behind bars, beaten up, arrested on fake or genuine charges. The Police, the public administration and even the judiciary would not tolerate criticism."
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Law Enforcement and Steroids, 2007.
A debate on law enforcement officers using steroids.
1,869 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper begins with a discussion on steroids and its general use in athletes today. It then offers a scientific description of the physical and psychological effects of steroid use or abuse. The paper focuses on the use of steroids by law enforcement officers. The author offers an objective viewpoint, arguing both for and against its use. Examples are used to qualify points made.
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"Psychologic effects are usually only seen with very high doses, and include wide and erratic mood swings, irrational behavior, increased aggressiveness, irritability, depression, and dependency (General). Adverse physical effects may include acne, liver dysfunction, hypertension, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, decreased high density lipoprotein cholesterol, increased cardiovascular risk, and males may develop gynecomastia, testicular atrophy, and azoospermia (General). Females may experience enlarged clitoris, decrease in breast size, increase in aggressiveness and appetite, and menstruation may change or stop (General). In group comparison studies, men selected for atypical violence (e.g., prison inmates) have been found to possess higher free testosterone levels compared with less violent controls, and in correlation studies, a significant link between free testosterone levels and verbal aggression, as well as physical violence, has been reported in samples of spouse-abusing men (Eriksson)."
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Best Practices in Information Management, 2006.
This paper defines the best practices for delivering quality, speed and flexibility in information management and applies these practices for use by the military.
2,770 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper defines best practices as the optimal level of performance for any given organization taking into account the factors of organizational structure, business and operational processes and the strategies for fulfilling organizational objectives. The author evaluates six best practices, reviews six companies using them and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each practice. The paper relates that, because of its need for quick and correct information, the military organization needs to improve its existing processes based on the lessons learned from best practice benchmarks. Much of this paper is presented in tables and bullet point format.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Best Practices in Quality, Speed, and Flexibility
Organizations Using These Best Practices
Order-to-Cash Fulfillment Cycle
Supply Chain Synchronization
Standardization of Customer Service Processes
Greater Inventory Visibility
Collapsing Order Cycle Times Through Outsourcing
Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Best Practice
Evaluating Military Organizations on Best Practices Performance
Best Practices in Managing Information as an Asset
Organizations Using These Best Practices
Re-Orienting Content Management Systems from Being Isolated or Siloed to Being a Corporate-Wide Resource
Supporting Customers More Responsively through Integration of Content Management Systems
Integrating Both Unstructured and Structured Content to Gain Greater Insights
Creating a Center of Excellence for Managing the Many Integration Points and Defining Process Interaction Points
Organizing Information from both Structured and Unstructured Data for Compliance
Redefining Personal Productivity, Knowledge Management and Workflows Applications, Tools and Techniques
Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Best Practice
Evaluating Military Organizations on Best Practices Performance
Conclusion
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"Redefining personal productivity, knowledge management and workflow applications, tools, and techniques, bringing information closer to the knowledge workers is an evolving best practice, according to Murphy, McNeill, and Davis. Microsoft and SAP are working to capitalize on this trend by integrating the R.3 ERP system from SAP with Microsoft's Office products. This is a product strategy aimed entirely at making knowledge workers more effective at their work."
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Renewable Energy & Environmental Policy, 2005.
A review of renewable energy and federal and state government tax credits being offered to businesses and consumers who purchase and install renewable energy systems.
3,554 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper defines renewable energy, reviews the need for renewable energy and discusses the benefits of renewable energy use. The paper further discusses the tax credits that are currently being offered for the purchase and installation of renewable energy systems. The paper then analyzes the effectiveness of this tax credit policy.
From the Paper
"There are many origins of renewable energy. Renewable energy can be derived from wind energy, water power, solar energy, geothermal energy, biomass as in liquid biofuel, biogas and solid biomass. Because of the large number of sources for renewable energy, the United States could be self sufficient in harvesting this form of energy which is one of the bonuses it offers. This is one of the reasons the federal government is now offering tax incentives for renewable energy systems. "One of the major goals of this policy is to reduce our dependence on imported oil and OPEC's influence on free market prices by utilizing more of our own domestic energy resources, including renewables" (News, p. 1). "
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Affordable Housing, 2007.
This paper examines the government's housing program for those in need.
1,797 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper discusses the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public Housing Program which was set up to provide good and secured rental housing for eligible families with low incomes, the elderly and persons having disabilities. The paper describes how HUD functions with the mission to promote sufficient and low-cost housing, economic opportunity and a proper living environment free from discrimination. The paper discusses how providing housing needs to the homeless is a fulfillment of the social obligation of the government and therefore the government should play a major role in meeting the funding requirements to make housing affordable to the lower income sections of society.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"In a December 1999 survey of U.S. Conference of Mayors proved that in 26 of the largest cities, the total no. of requests for food and shelter had gone up by 18% and 12% respectively as compared to the pervious year's figures. However, there are a lot of families and individuals whose income is less than the poverty line. It has been by and large been consented by the economists, the HUD and housing experts that rent must be 30% of an individual or household income. In case the rent is 50% or more of one's income, the person of the family is considered to be at risk of homelessness or 'shelter poor'. For instance in Boston, an estimated 39,000 families are there who pay in excess of 50% of their income on rent and who would be eligible for housing subsidies."
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Non-Governmental Agencies (NGOs), 2007.
This paper discusses the relationship of the U.S. with non-governmental agencies.
4,640 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 120.95
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This paper explains that a non-governmental organization or a NGO is a non-profit group or association, synonymous with a voluntary or non-profit organization, which functions outside of standard institutionalized political structures and which attempts to realize certain relevant social objectives, such as environmental protection or community service. The author points out that, even though NGOs emerged in importance a mere two decades ago on the international scene, they are acknowledged as major players in most countries. The paper stresses that the government of the United States of America has started to recognize the valuable and important role that non-governmental organizations play in its policy making and implementation processes.
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"According to the US Secretary General's remarks during the closing session of a DPI/ NGO Conference in New York, one must indeed be grateful and thank the founders of the United Nations, who had the basic wisdom and forethought to make a provision in the United Nations' Article 71, for consultations and discussions with the non-governmental organizations of the country. Perhaps, he went on to say, at that time, about sixty years ago, the fact that non-governmental organizations had a close contact with civil society, even in those days, made it a vital point in favor of the health of the Organization, and also for the basic well being of the people."
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Stem Cell Research, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of stem cell research.
753 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper takes a look at the hot topic of stem cell research. The paper discusses how stem cells have the potential to develop into many different cell types within the body and because they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the individual or animal is still alive, they serve as a repair system.
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"According to the National Institutes of Health, the most important potential application of human stem cells is the generation of cells and tissues that could be used for cell-based therapies (Stem). Donated organs and tissues are often used today to replace ailing or destroyed tissue, however the need for transplantable tissues and organs far outweighs the available supply (Stem). Because of the ability to differentiate into specific cell types, stem cells offer the possibility of a renewable source of replacement cells and tissues to treat diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis (Stem)."
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Natural Disaster Preparation, 2007.
An analysis of the responsibilities of private citizens and local, state and federal agencies in preparing for natural disasters.
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explores the possibilities for increased awareness, preparation and response to natural disasters, given the recent history of these events around the world. The paper gives a general overview of natural disasters and discusses the ability of private citizens and local, state and federal agencies to prepare for them. The paper goes into detail about some aspects of Hurricane Katrina and what could have been done differently to prepare for her.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Natural Disaster Overview
Community Preparedness for Disaster
Katrina, an Exercise in Ineffective Preparedness
Recommendations by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Disaster Preparedness
Early Warning Technology
The Future
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"There is only one thing for certain; disaster will strike again. Meteorologists have noted that the period of reduced activity that occurred between 1971 to 1994 ended, and predict that three or more major hurricanes, rating Category 3 or higher, can be expected each year in the Atlantic, Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico (Beardsley, 2005). Earthquakes will continue to occur, as will tsunamis, wildfires, flooding, and the plethora of other disasters that affect communities around the world. Only through increased preparedness will the citizens of the world be protected from these unavoidable, inevitable events."
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