Misc.

Are Human Rights Universal? - A 5 PAGE PAPER written from a personal point of view on the issue of universal human rights or lack thereof! A great debate paper! - "The notion that human rights are universal stems from the philosophical view that human rights are inextricably linked to the preservation of human dignity. This means that respect for individual dignity is due equally to one and all, regardless of circumstance. In this way, human rights must apply universally. This is clearly the thrust behind the world's main human rights instruments in operation today. The earliest human rights Charter of the modern era - the French Declaration on the Rights of Man and of Citizen 1789 - refers to the "natural and inalienable rights of man" and that "[m]en are born free and equal in rights". (Note the term 'man' is used in the sense of all human beings or 'mankind'.) "

Lao-Tzu: The Moderation of Rule - A short 3 page paper discussing the policies and effectiveness of Lao-Tzu as a ruler. A great and diverse paper! - "Ruling a country effectively is executed through a variety of methods. Lao-Tzu, a follower of Taoism, expresses his belief on the most efficient way to govern. "The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. The more weapons you have, the less secure people will be. The more subsidies you have, the less self-reliant people will be" (25). This quote from Lao-Tzu can be interpreted many different ways. The author discusses what he feels the role of a leader should be, the restrictions and the privileges that should be given to the people. "

War Strategies - 9 pages 2 resources discussing various strategies of war which have been implemented in the history of the world. Ideal for a sociology class dealing with war related issues! - ""Classical set-piece wars between states seem to be a thing of the past, replaced by Intra-wars, insurgency and counter-insurgency wars of one kind or another. These developments give us reason to re-think all our theories of war and peace. We need new theories about violence in world politics." Discuss this claim. War has been a major focal point in international relations for the past 300 years. The moral, legal, humans and strategic nature of war has, and will continue to command attention of all followers of world affairs. War is a changing phenomena, taking on new characteristics as its surroundings change, diplomatic practitioners and academic experts regarded as one that it is fought between states but now this premise is being challenged. "

Apocalypses Themes - A 5 PAGE, 5 RESOURCE PAPER! Well written in response to WACO and David Koresh involvement in the WACO, Tx incident. Ideal paper on a controversial topic including all the major articles and resources needed to make this the perfect paper! - ""All I smelled was rotten bodies," Texas Ranger, Roy Coffman said during his testimony at the murder and conspiracy trial of 11 Branch Davidians. The dead were found in the rubble of the April 19 fire that destroyed the compound, killing more than 75 Branch Davidians, including the sect's leader, David Koresh, and 17 children. Perhaps the worst case of the federal government's overreaching in American history, the 1993 Waco tragedy has caused Americans to ask the question of how much military involvement will citizens allow in their everyday lives before they lose their rights as individuals. In February, 1993, 4 federal agents were killed in an assault on the compound of the Branch Davidians, a cult group just outside of Waco, Texas."

Egyptian and Mexican Culture - A 6 PAGE PAPER WITH A HALF PAGE OF RESOURCES! A well written paper about diverse cultures and the similarities and differences between these two cultures. Ideal for a sociology or similarly diverse course! - "For many centuries people have been fascinated by ancient cultures and treasures. During the last two centuries the science of archeology and modern inventions allowed people to get inside of the Egyptian and Mayan pyramids and discover the treasures of Egyptian pharaohs and Mayan rulers. Most of what we know about Egypt we owe to the pyramids. Thanks to Egyptian belief in the afterlife we can now find out about the civilization that existed nearly five thousand years ago. Egyptian culture is not the only culture that left us its heritage in pyramids. In America we find pyramids build by civilizations of Olmec and Maya about 7th century CE. These pyramids had different purposes and usage then the ones in Egypt but they stand as memorials to ancient civilizations as well."

Mozart Effect - AN 8 PAGE PAPER WITH A HALF PAGE OF RESOURCES! A well written and well organized paper discussing the Mozart effect as it applies to the world today and also to scientific findings. An intriguing paper on a well studied phenomena. - "Although it is only in recent times that scientists have started to document the effects of music, the qualities of music were understood even in earliest times. Evidence suggests that dance and song preceded speech, which means that music is the original language of humans. Researcher's have found that about two-thirds of the inner ear's cilia resonate only at the higher frequencies that are commonly found in music (3,000 - 20,000 Hz). This seems to indicate that primitive humans communicated primarily through song or tone. The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, best known for his work in mathematics, thought the whole universe was comprised of sounds and numbers. "

Pornography - A 15 PAGE PAPER WITH A PAGE OF RESOURCES. A paper on a very controversial topic but very inclusive and comprehensive with many valuable resources. - "In the late Seventies, America became shocked and outraged by the rape, mutilation, and murder of over a dozen young, beautiful girls. The man who committed these murders, Ted Bundy, was later apprehended and executed. During his detention in various penitentiaries, he was mentally probed and prodded by psychologist and psychoanalysts hoping to discover the root of his violent actions and sexual frustrations. Many theories arose in attempts to explain the motivational factors behind his murderous escapades. However, the strongest and most feasible of these theories came not from the psychologists, but from the man himself, "as a teenager, my buddies and I would all sneak around and watch porn. "

Rap Music- An Easy Scapegoat For Society's Problems - A 5 PAGE 2 RESOURCE PAPER discussing the controversial issue of Rap Music as it is used as a scapegoat for social issues. Rap music has been blamed for many violent actions by children and young adults, this paper attempts to analyze this aspect by understanding that the many social issues that are blamed on rap music are seldom rooted from it. - "Since the late 1980's rap music has been called the Anti Christ in our culture, because of it's so-called influence in people's life. People swear up and down that the music is why people, specially the youth resort to violent crimes. I think by saying this they are trying to cover up the real truth by giving simple answers. Rap is defined as a style of popular music consisting of improvised rhymes performed to a rhythmic accompaniment. The first rap song was made in the late 70's, the songs were seven to eight minutes long and was mostly used in small clubs to dance to. "

Flag Desecration - A 21 page paper with 3/4 of a page of resources! A paper written on the controversial topic of the desecration of the United States flag referring to the US constitutional rights of the people. - "The issue of flag desecration has been and continues to be a highly controversial issue; on the one side there are those who believe that the flag is a unique symbol for our nation which should be preserved at all costs, while on the other are those who believe that flag burning is a form of free speech and that any legislation designed to prevent this form of expression is contrary to the ideals of the First Amendment to our Constitution"

Fraternities and society - A 5 page paper with approximately 5 resources cited within and in a bibliography. A personal paper by a Fraternity brother on a great social issue that comes up in the news more frequently every day. - "A fraternity, as defined by the The American Heritage Dictionary is "a chiefly social organization of male college students, usually designated by Greek letters."(pg. 523) This definition, however, is very limited and leaves plenty of space for short sighted people to believe the stereotype conveyed by the popular media, where fraternity members are depicted as drunks who accomplish nothing either scholastically or socially. Unfortunately, both this definition and media portrayals fail to mention the fact that membership in a fraternity is a life-long experience that helps its members develop social, organizational, and study skills during college, and that teaches true, everlasting friendship. "

US Government History - A 5 page 6 resource paper written referring to the constitution and the history of our nations governmental institutions. - "In this essay I will give a short history of the government in United States of America (U.S.). Then I will describe each of the three branches of government in the U.S. and the relationship between them. In principle, the U.S. is a democratic republic, they govern themselves by choosing their leaders by secret ballot, and these leaders in turn make the rules. Americans started "governing themselves" as a nation on July 4th, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia by representatives of the thirteen British colonies in North America."

The Olympics - A 12 page paper with 3 resources discussing the history and meaning behind the Olympic games. A well written insightful paper. - "The Olympic Games, an international sports competition, are held once every four years at a different site, where athletes from different nations compete against each other in a wide variety of sports. There are two classifications of Olympics, the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. Through 1992 they were held in the same year, but beginning in 1994 they were rescheduled so that they are held in alternate even-numbered years."