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Earth's Carrying Capacity, 1986.
Examines the planet's ability to provide human race with food, water, space & quality of life; makes & defends estimate of ideal population & discusses personal meaning to writer.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 57.95
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" This study will investigate the carrying capacity of the Earth for Homo sapiens. The study will define carrying capacity, will provide an informed estimate of the earth's carrying capacity for human beings, will defend this estimate on the grounds of available information, and will assess the significance of this estimate for my own life.
The carrying capacity of the earth for beings, as defined by Boughey, is the limit "to the biotic potential of a population imposed at a particular population size by environmental resistance under a given set of conditions . . . Commonly such a limit is imposed by exhaustion of either food supplies or space" (5).
In the most extreme circumstances, then, the earth could carry a great deal many more human beings than it could under (...)"
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Governance and Capacity Building in the Third World, 2002.
An in-depth study into building capacity as a prerequisite for the promotion of good governance and reduction of limitations in the developing world.
7,000 words (approx. 28.0 pages), 25 sources, MLA, AU$ 229.95
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This paper analyzes critically and thoroughly the capacity building approach with widespread application, evaluation and assessment of case-studies and examples from the Third world or developing world. Countries in parts of Latin America, Africa, the Anglophone Caribbean and South East Asia are given special attention in terms of those situations in which capacity has or has not been built, alongside useful recommendations for capacity building gaps.
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"As a comprehensive, yet broad-ranging approach to problem-solving in public policy, capacity building in itself embraces certain norms, values, attitudes, procedures, principles, practices and strategies that together promote the idea of good governance. Administrative capacity in particular, being separated within the whole process of good governance ? which implies both democracy and development as fundamental pillars, is at the very least trite not to mention unrealistic given the turbulence of modernity within the context of globalization which implies further the need for multidimensional approaches for the achievement of such good governance. Indeed, it is the case that administrative capacity that requires technical, technological, financial, management, incentivized and strategic administrative coordination and training within administration itself, should exist alongside other frameworks of social capital, inter-organizational relationships, assessments of task environments, as well as lesson drawing techniques, among other things, for the promotion of good governance. Some such techniques, practices and strategies of capacity building itself within the Caribbean and other developing countries have been proven limited in many respects thereby stultifying the realization of good governance principles and practices. As evidence will later show, the political, social, economic, cultural, technological, demographic and geo-political aspects of the ?task environment? in the developing world have illuminated differences in the levels of development in such countries, even though the limitations of effective capacity building for good governance may be more so in some such countries, as in parts of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, as opposed to fewer limitations in others for Example in Southeast Asia. Special reference to Barbados?s successes in Capacity building will also be entertained briefly. The central thesis here, is therefore, that capacity building needs to be promoted within the Caribbean as in other areas of the developing world, not only on a national but local, regional and even global basis, if good governance is to be achieved more effectively."
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The Capacity To Retire, 2002.
It studies the gender and race differences in their capacity to retire.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 129.95
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This ten-page graduate paper studies the gender and race differences in their capacity to retire. There is sufficient evidence to establish that while men and women may both be contributing significantly to the economy of the country, men tend to work longer than women. There is also difference between the attitude of different races towards retirement and their capacity is dependent on both psychological and physical reasons.
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?Diminished Capacity?, 2002.
A review of Sherwood Kiraly's baseball book ?Diminished Capacity?.
1,576 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper examines how in "Diminished Capacity", author Sherwood Kiraly skillfully transforms characters? apparent mental deficiencies into literary strengths. Through a review of his life and career, it attempts to determine where Kiraly gets some of his ideas, images and his key phrases for this sometimes silly, sometimes serious tale. It looks at his long career from his work editing comic strips like ?B.C.? and ?Wizard of Id? to being a stand-up comic in ?Improv? comedy clubs.
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"Meantime, it?s very interesting to speculate as to the reason writer Kiraly ? who has made his home in Laguna Beach, California, for some time ? would use a phrase like ?diminished capacity? as a novel title. Granted, two of the characters are afflicted with some degree of diminished capacity ? Cooper Zerbs (a head injury) and Uncle Rollie, who suffers a disease something akin to serious dementia. Uncle Rollie?s mental problems are probably closely related to Alzheimer?s, if not in fact Alzheimer?s, although Alzheimer?s was not as common a medical problem when the book was written, 1995, as it certainly is today. But writers don?t normally choose titles for their works out of a hat, or willy-nilly from some yellowing scrapbook in a dusty attic, or, on a lark."
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Reflection on El Greco's "Christ Carrying the Cross", 2000.
Personal reflection of El Greco's "Christ Carrying the Cross" on exhibit at the New York Metropolitan Museum.
1,213 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 60.95
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" As I entered the hall, I saw that it was of a religious air seeing the painted dishes and images of The Madonna. But want caught my eye was the painting by El Greco ? Domenico Theotocopoulus entitled Christ Carrying The Cross 1580. Though the titles stated what it is, Christ carrying His cross, each and every intricate detailed seemed to give it more effect. I first looked at Christ?s eyes that were looking up at something, was it heaven? Was it the sky? Or perhaps in is Father God. His eyes seemed to illuminate at the pupils and the back round of the dark sky showing gray and gloomy clouds signifying rain. Yet deep at the center of the gathering of rain clouds there was a hint of light peeking through as if some celestial spectator wished to look at him."
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Capacity of Minors in Contracts, 2004.
This paper discusses the extent a minor can be involved in a contract.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper attempts to explore the capacity of minors in the United States to form contracts, to break contracts and their legal liabilities for doing so. The paper touches on issues including the rights of other parties to such a contract and the concept of emancipation of minors. The paper defines minors and age of majority and also presents a historical context.
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"The law of contracts is concerned with the rules governing legal agreements. Contractual capacity is the minimum competence required by law for a party who enters into a contract to be bound by it. Certain persons are not considered to have sufficient capacity to be bound to or by contracts they may sign. A minor is normally deemed not to have such capacity. A minor is a person who does not have the legal rights of an adult."
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Business Process Selection and Capacity Planning, 2008.
A case study analysis of the production process for Kona Coffee.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper discusses the business production process and how it consists of a series of links that transform inputs into the desired outputs. It then focuses on the differences between the continuous and the intermittent production processes. Next, the paper presents a case study analysis of Kona Coffee and the issues relevant to its production process.
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"This step is followed by another: coffee fermentation. This process consists in sending the coffee beans that are covered in slippery mucilage to the patios to dry, or to coffee fermentation tanks. Coffee beans must then ferment about 16-36 hours. The coffee fermentation process's time depends on the amount of coffee that is fermenting, water temperature, and humidity. This process is an intermittent one."
"The next step is represented by coffee drying. This process develops as it follows: "from the coffee fermentation tanks, the beans are moved to drying patios and dried to 11-12% moisture content. A small portion of the lot is hulled and milled by a mini-huller. Three hundred grams of coffee is classified for defects (100 grams is often used), and the percentage of each screen size is determined" (Coffee Research, 2007). Then, a 200-300 grams sample of coffee is roasted and cupped in order to determine the coffee's quality. The coffee then remains in pergamino until shipment time, so that the coffee's flavor and aroma are not affected. This is also an intermittent process."
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Systems Capacity and the Need for Organization, 2002.
Explores logistics and the role of global logistics in the modern workplace.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 129.95
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This paper explores the term global logistics and demonstrates how there is a need for functioning logistics systems on a worldwide degree. An emphasis is placed on systems technology and communications in specific businesses.
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Contracts: Capacity and Consent, 2006.
A hypothetical case study of a legal issue pertaining to a lease contract.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper is an answer to a legal hypothetical presented whereby Marshall would be obligated to Fletcher for the rent money he agreed to pay when he entered into a contract at the age of 17, but took steps after he reached the age of 18 to ratify the contract.
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"In the present case, Marshall entered into the contract to lease an apartment and pay one half of the rent with Fletcher paying the other half. "A contract is a legally binding agreement enforceable in a court of law"(Bennett, p. 1). For a contract to be valid it must meet certain requirements. The basic requirements are that there is a meeting of the minds, acceptance, and consideration. These three are present in this case. There is no suggestion in the hypothetical that Marshall did not know what the lease entailed, the length of time of the lease, or what portion of the lease he would be responsible for. "
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Ecological Footprints: Sustaining Our Earth, 2002.
Explains the effects ecological footprints have on sustaining our country and the planet Earth.
2,406 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 107.95
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This paper discusses how ecological footprints, effective ecological tools used to help maintain our world, impose many questions in sustaining the earth?s life. Charts are included with the paper.
Defining Our Ecological Footprint
Dependency on Nature
Carrying Capacity of Cities and Earth
Comparison between Countries
Natural Capita: Effects on the Earth
Impact of the World Economies
Solutions
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"The world economy has a great impact on the ecological footprints of the world. Every country wants to obtain economic growth to produce more money. But in doing this, they have to deplete their natural capital, which in turn, is not helping in sustaining this world. As William Rees states, ?there is simply not enough on the planet to sustain present international development trends using prevailing technologies? (Westra and Werhane ed. 1998, 115). So something drastic has to be done. As the ecological footprints of humans are already too large for the earth to handle, how can we accommodate the rising materials and rising in population, while trying to sustain the earth. Most analysts agree that it can happen in two ways: through a reduction in the standard of living or through the increase in material and energy efficiency (Westra and Werhane ed. 1998, 115). These two issues also apply problems, through cultural, economic, and social values. Especially in the more developed countries. To lower the standard of living would be outright rejected in the more developed countries such as Canada and the U. S. So indeed, most people agree that ?global sustainability is achievable only through large increases in the consumption of goods and services in both poorer and richer countries? (Westra and Werhane ed. 1998, 115). But still a problem arises. There will still be inequity in the growth of the more and less developed countries. It seems the richer get richer and the poorer get poorer. A consensus seems to be emerging though. They say that the needed consumption will work if there is a reduction in the material energy costs of goods and services. "
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Earth Odyssey: A Review, 2001.
This is a book review of Mark Hertsgaard's book, "Earth Odyssey: Around the Earth in Search of our Environmental Future."
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper is a discussion and analysis of the environmental issues that are discussed in Mark Hersgaard's book, "Earth Odyssey." Some of the topics examined are nuclear technology, humanity's addiction to the automobile, the health of the planet and the affects of unbounded capitalism. The author also discusses poverty, and some of the reasons for the disparities between the richer and poorer countries and their populations. The author also poses several solutions to some of these problems.
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"But Hertsgaard also brings up other ways we are destroying our environment, that beyond our own selves. According to Hertsgaard, ?the automobile may well be the ultimate symbol of the modern environmental crisis? (p.90) The world?s fleet of cars contributes ? between 20 and 25 percent of current greenhouse gas emissions; only electric power plants, with 25 percent, and deforestation, with 25 percent, are as damaging.? (p.94) And then there?s health effects: ?A study released by Harvard University researchers in 1995 found that 30,000 Americans die every year from respiratory illnesses related to car exhaust, while another 12,000 people die prematurely because of such exhaust? (p.95) Clearly, this is a point in his argument he feels especially strong about. And more importantly, it?s one we as a population can control."
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The Men In " Sister Carrie"., 1999.
The paper explores the relationship between Carrie Meeber, in the novel "Sister Carrie", and the men in her life.
2,570 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 112.95
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This paper is an interesting look at Carrie's relationships with men in the novel "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser. The author details how the the male characters are actually Carrie's progress up the hierarchical ladder of society until she reaches a point where she can progress no further because her desires are limitless. The author concludes that the men in Carrie's life represent a means of attaining material comfort, wealth and a feeling of fulfillment for Carrie.
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"Carrie's first relationship is with Drouet. The novel begins with Carrie and Drouet flirting on a train approaching Chicago. Although he comes across as a seducer, he is in actuality, only a reflection of Carrie's own desires. Throughout their relationship Carrie manages to gain the experience and social skills requisite for pursuing higher aspirations. Drouet himself is a traveling salesman. At first he seems impressive and Carrie is attracted by his bearing, clothes and luggage. She is flattered that he has noticed her: "There was something satisfactory in the attention of this individual with his good clothes" (Dreiser, p.11)"
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Right to Carry Concealed Handguns, 2002.
An overview of the social views for and against carrying handguns and laws relating to this issue.
3,315 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 137.95
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This paper begins with an overview of the current state of the laws in the United States pertaining to carrying a concealed weapon and how these differ from state to state. It then looks at a history of these licensing laws. The writer then presents a personal view relating to handgun licensing and discusses the argument that concealing handguns deters crime. The writer then looks into at the state laws regarding gun licensing and presents some views opposing the carrying of a concealed weapon.
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"The right to carry concealed guns is an unresolved controversy in the United States. While 28 states, allow non-felons to carry licensed concealed handguns unconditionally, 14 states give limited licence to carry handguns on showing the need and about 7 states prohibits the citizens from carrying concealed handguns, whereas the state of Vermont permits its citizens to carry them even without licence. In 1987, when the State of Florida first issued the ?concealed-carry? law for carrying handguns, its was a blow to the age-old belief that allowing public to carry concealed firearms would only heighten crimes in the society, and that a gun in a neighbor?s hand meant fear of violence or even death. However, since 1987 many states have followed suit in granting law-abiding citizens the right to carry concealed handguns for self-defence, and much to the surprise of gun control proponents the crime rate were found to decrease in most of the states. Though the proponents of gun-ownership present statistically backed claim that increasing gun-ownership eventually reduces crime, this is countered by gun-control proponents saying that such a correlation between gun-ownership and crime rate is erratic."
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Should Pilots Carry Guns?, 2002.
Reviews the pros and cons of airline pilots carrying guns in the cockpit in the event of a terrorist situation.
729 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 38.95
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This paper gives both sides to the argument about pilots carrying guns in the cockpits. The writer discusses how while, on the one hand, the pilots would be able to protect themselves and their passengers if they carried guns, on the other hand, there are those pilots that have never had gun training and do not care to handle guns. When they became pilots they did not take into consideration that they might have to become 'soldiers of the air' as well.
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"The Airline Pilot's Association, which is the largest pilot's union, requested support from its members in helping to pass the bill that would allow guns in the cockpit. Many pilots feel that if the pilots are trained in the use of firearms and feel comfortable with using a gun, there is no reason why they should not be allowed to have a gun onboard."
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Sister Carrie, 2002.
An examination of the relationship and lives of Carrie and Hurstwood in the novel "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper presents an examination of two characters in Theodore Dreiser?s "Sister Carrie". The writer of this paper provides an insight into the events which lead to the eventual outcome of Carrie and Hurstwood. The writer uses examples from the book to comment on the paths each life takes and explains why they each end up the way they do.
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"Many times fiction imitates real life with a hint of reality and truth that are amazing. The characters within the stories written are believable and cause the reader to feel emotions for their plights. There are many classics that provide a foundational understanding and empathy for the characters in the book, and Theodore Dreiser?s Sister Carrie is one example of such work. The novel depicts the lives of two very different people, Hurstwood and Carrie who come from different worlds. As the book unfolds the two characters transform their lives until they end up in almost each other?s original starting point. While one character climbs ahead and up in the world, and the other one sinks so low he ends his life in suicide the interesting way that they choose their paths and the inner reasons that drive them make the book a timeless classic."
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The Snowball Hypothesis for Earth, 2005.
This paper discusses the Snowball Hypothesis for Earth theory, which proposes that the Earth has a history of temperature cycles.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper explains that the Snowball Hypothesis for Earth, which is a theory speculating that the earth has experienced consistent cyclical hot and cold periods, can be considered a possible cause of the current trends toward warmer climates and rising seas. The author points out that the theory encompasses tropical sea-level glaciers, distributions of continents, carbon dioxide levels, solar input, banded iron formations and early bacterial life. The paper states that scientist speculate that approximately twenty thousand years ago, our deep ocean waters moved towards the freezing point, but those water temperatures were not near the equator as was the case during the Neoproterozoic period.
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"As we currently fear global warming, evidence may be pointing to eventual temperature shifts that follow the Yin and Yang of life. First, there are opposites hot and cold. The planet is merely going through its normal cyclical changes so we should not fear global warming any more than we should expect it as we should also expect another future snowball. "For the last million years, the Earth has been in its coldest state since the Neoproterozoic. We are now living in a relatively warm episode, some 80,000 years from the next glacial maximum, but some evidence suggests that each successive glaciation over the last several cycles has been getting stronger and stronger.""
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