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Business Operations 1574
Monetary and fiscal tools are used by the government to control economic conditions in the country. Monetary policy usually targets money supply in the market in order to control inflation. In some countries such as Russia and Brazil, governments may often force the mints to print extra currency to meet various expenses. This results in higher flow of money in the market which is unsubstantiated by gold reserves of that country. That leads to inflation and causes several problems due to macroeconomic instability. However when inflation is kept in check, prices stay within consumer's reach, money market remains stable and other areas such as employment, interest rates etc. However while monetary policy is more dependent on market forces and consumer behavior, fiscal policies include governmental spending, taxation and interest rates. We must understand that fiscal measures are normally utilized in capitalist countries when economic conditions are beyond the control of normal market
William Faulkner His Life and Stories 2617
A renowned novelist, William Cuthbert Faulkner was born in New Albany, Mississippi in 1897 (The Columbia Encyclopedia). Eight years prior to his birth, his grandfather was killed by an ex-partner in business. William Faulkner was the eldest of the siblings. During his school life, William loved sports and was a quarterback in the football team and his passion for writing poetry existed since he was only 13 years old. However he lost interest in school and before he could graduate, he dropped out. Faulkner tried to get enlisted in the army but due to his short height, he was refused and thus enlisted himself with the Canadian Air Force after lying about facts and figures and convincing them that he was British. Although Faulkner did serve with the Canadian Air Force in World War I, the war was over before he could experience any action. However he still related tales of his action in war and injuries to people when he came back after the war. At the University of Mississippi, Faulkner s
The Imperialists: The Benefit of the British American Colonies 476
While the revolutionary period in American history may have been perceived by many as the most glorious time in the history of colonial America, the truth is that there were still some people who did not believe in Independence and trusted the British. These were called the Imperialists and whether they were British themselves or simply the victims of colonial rule who subscribed to British way of life, they all viewed Britain as a benevolent force that was working for the so-called benefit of the British American colonies. British way of life, English values and customs, and their way of thinking was introduced in the colonies merely to keep all colonies glued together and loyal to British Monarchy. Thi
My Mother's Memories of Hurricane Charley 328
My mother described to me how she felt during Hurricane Charley. The center of Hurricane Charley was located about 30 miles west-northwest of Ft. Myers, Florida, and about 115 miles south-southwest of Orlando. Hurricane Charley hit landfall on August 13, 2004. My mother recalled the experience of preparing for and surviving the hurricane. Her account echoes descriptions of what victims of other hurricanes, most recently Katrina and Rita, have faced and continue to face.
The Analysis of The History of Stem Cell 2151
Scientists have spelled out the string of letters in our genetic code, but they have a lot more work to do to fully understand the message. June 26, 2000, marked a milestone in the history of research into the nature of mankind. Two teams of geneticists announced that they had each completed a 'rough draft' of the human genome, the complete set of genetic information in a human cell. The joint announcement was made by Francis Collins, leader of the international publicly funded Human Genome Project (HGP), and J. Craig Venter, president of Celera Genomic Corporation, a private company in Rockville, Maryland. The scientists said that their work would help researchers unravel the deepest secrets or our genes, the minute structures in our cells that determine or influence everything about us, including our physical traits, cellular functions, and behavior. Geneticists predicted that it would take decades to sort through and fully understand all of the information gathered about the hum
The Use of Symbolism in Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" 1688
According to Nahum N. Glatzer, philosopher Albert Camus once said that "the whole of Kafka's art consists in compelling the reader to re-read him," and since the interpretations of Kafka are many, this inevitably leads to a return to the story itself "in the hope of finding guidance from within" (35). This internal "guidance" is related to many elements of fiction, such as metaphor, characterization, plot and theme, yet with a single reading of Kafka's The Metamorphosis, written during late November and early December of 1912 and published in October of 1915, one can easily recognize that the use of symbolism is the dominant trait and "guidance" for the reader, due to Kafka's extraordinary ability to transcend reality and create a world that could only exist in the realms of the supernatural or the human subconscious mind. Essayist Eliseo Vivas in "Kafka's Distorted Mask," points out that Kafka's use of artistic symbols, i.e. symbolic metaphors, are similar in nature to masks which
Mrs. Mallard in Kate Chopin's "The Story of An Hour" 688
"'Free! Body and soul free!' she kept whispering." Mrs. Louise Mallard dealt with the death of her husband in an unusual and ambiguous way. At first she wept, "at once, with sudden, wild abandonment." The narrator of Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" notes that Mrs. Mallard did not react with paralyzed shock as many others would have but rather, with a "storm of grief." Mallard's initial response shows that she is a passionate woman, unafraid of intense emotions or expressing them in public. Moreover, the way Mallard deals with the death of her husband exhibits her inner strength and self-sufficiency. It is precisely her inner strength and self-sufficiency that cause her to feel excited at the prospect of living her life alone. As she notices the "new spring life" outside her bedroom window, Mrs. Mallard anticipates her new life as a single woman, beholden to no one. Mrs. Mallard's choice in dealing with her husband's death in a constructive and proactive manner indicates that she has suppressed her innate strengt
The Life Cycle of a Tree 797
The movie clip is all about the life cycle of a tree. Trees existed even before the existence of man, they are considered as one of the oldest, largest and tallest living things in the world. Trees are different from other plant because you can distinguish it from its trunk. The trunk of the tree has many branches especially at the end of the trunk above it. The reason is because the leaves, fruits and its branches need the sunlight. It started showing the trunk of the tree that is the big old Douglas Fur Tree that is about 6 feet in diameter, 250 feet tall and probably 500 years old according to the plant researcher Jerry Franklin. A living tree provides different functions in the forest such as it serves as a home of animals, serves as photosynthesis and one source of energy for the ecosystem. The branches of a tree have a healthy red flowers and greenish leaves. The water in the river flows peacefully and it is clean. It is said that all living things needs sunlight, water and carbon dioxide so that they will survive and live. With these basic needs, it provides food they need and the oxygen they inhale and then exhale it, through carbon dioxide wherein they replenish the e
The Impact of Downsizing on Manufacturing Industries 6356
The amount of information on the effects of down sizing on manufacturing was not plentiful, however one main point that flows through all of the articles is that even though down sizing may be done to help a company it can end up hurting them in the long run. In the paragraphs to follow we look at the effects that downsizing has on people and companies as well as look at whether or not downsizing is truly the answer. Parker (2003)Reports that in 2003 the expected job losses among the manufacturing industries in Great Britain would create the effects of rising input costs and oil price increase on the job cuts; Downturn of the purchasing managers' index for manufacturing; Decrease in the rate of manufacturer's orders. So even though these cuts may be necessary he pointed out that it would have an overall negative effect. The Midwest may be the focus of manufacturing layoffs and financial woes(Link, 2005), but according to this survey, people who live in the area of the country that in
The Role of Advance Practice Nursing 1163
Throughout history nursing has been defined in many ways. In recent years the field of advance practice nursing has emerged as nurses are taking on more challenging and comprehensive roles within the health care field. One may define an advance practice nurse in many ways. According to the Department of Regulation and Licensing in Wisconsin, and advanced practice nurse is a registered nurse with the following credentials: (1) holds a professional nursing license within the state, (2) is certified by a national certifying authority as a nurse practitioners, registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist or other nursing specialist and (3) a registered nurse who holds a graduate degree by an accredited university (DRL, 2004). This definition is fairly standard among most other nursing institutions. In most cases advanced practice nurses may not prescribe medications, though there is now a certification APN's can get that allow them to prescribe medications in certain instan
Entrance Essay for Distant Learning College Program 565
Over the past decade, increasing numbers of students of all ages and backgrounds have enrolled in distance learning college programs through the Internet. However, not all individuals find distributed learning best for their life style and the most effective learning approach. This type of education is most appropriate for students who feel comfortable interacting with technology, have specific reasons for studying from home rather than in a traditional college setting, and are self-motivated and personally directed. My skills and background fit these special distance learning criteria. Using the Internet in this day and age is an essential way of life for many people--especially those attending college. Imagine how students used to do their research papers before! Although formal libraries still have considerable information of valu
Impact of the Iraq War on the US Economy 1640
The current US War in Iraq has become the most expensive military undertaking by the United States in the last sixty years. According to a recent study, the U.S. Treasury is paying out more money each month to sustain the war in Iraq than it did during the Vietnam War. While there is little disagreement about the actual expenses involved in the Iraq War, the opponents and the supporters of the War disagree on its actual impact on the US economy. While the political left and the traditional conservatives in the country are staunchly against the Iraq war and decry its detrimental effect on the US economy, the right-wing neo-conservatives consider the expense of the war worthwhile and beneficial for the US in the long run. This essay takes a look at the impact of the US War in Iraq on the US economy by examining the right and the left wing views. Estimates and the Actual Cost of War in Iraq Before the United States invaded Iraq in March 2003, the budget director of the Bush administrat
Influence of Irish Music on American Music 344
Irish music is interesting because the traditional Irish music is still popular today. For centuries, Irish music and songs were not written down but passed down from generation to generation by one person teaching the song to another (Wikipedia), so the same song may be performed in several different ways. An interesting fact about Irish music is that traditional music does not include harmony. If a singer sang a song, any instruments also played the melody (Wikipedia). Also, often the melodies follow a specif
Pope John Paul II: A Man of Principles and True Leader 409
Born in Poland, Pope John Paul II has led the Roman Catholic Church for 26 years. A leader whose death brought forth hundreds of thousands of people at St. Peter's square. This only testifies in itself the qualities which Pope John Paul II possessed. He fought a cultural war against communism and in the days when rogue units from Islam were acting against Christians, he came forward with a message of peace and tolerance. His leadership qualities were such that even the Muslims appreciated him for being the first pope to have visited a mosque and kissed their Holy Scripture, The Quran (Aftab Sabir). He also
Foundations of Leadership 5291
Abstract This paper examines foundations of leadership and the role behavior plays in leadership. Behavior defines a person's ability to communicate and form active and powerful relationships within the organizational structure. Behavior influences how a leader will sustain communication to their team members and defines their strategy for leadership. This influences their ability to motivate, build powerful teams and adjust to organizational conflict and change. One role model of effective leadership would Bill Clinton. This paper looks at not only organizational examples of leadership but also the political role model of president to aid in defining foundations for leadership. This paper examines how proactive leadership can be applied to the organizational structure and outcomes or implications result. In today's business world, it is important to address how change agents influence the workplace and how leaders address such issues. Introduction In today's marketplace, the
The Troubled American Education System 2184
In an enlightening article by writer April Shenandoah, on March 20, 2002, the reality that Americas' education system is in real trouble becomes clearly evident. The writer feels that when a child in America attends school, he is, in fact, more at risk than if he did not attempt to attend. This is because, of late, it has become obvious that most negative influences that children are faced with are being increasingly found in the public schools that they attend, and it is during the past few decades that the situation has worsened even further. In a simple comparison between the situation in public schools today and that during the 1940's, it is indeed amazing that punishments were given for 'offences' such as, for example, running in the corridor, chewing gum, talking in the class, and at times, unfinished homework, whereas today the top offences are drunkenness, drug abuse, assault, rape, and many other similar crimes, including murder. (Shenandoah, 2002) What has made the system e
The Role of a Billing Coordinator 572
I am the perfect fit as a billing coordinator for GE. The role of a billing coordinator involves multiple tasks including billing support, presentation and communications preparation, close interaction with internal and external customers and documentation and process control. I am possessed of exceptional communication skills and am experienced working with diverse populations. In addition I exude a tremendous level of energy in all that I do and generally work well in a diverse and multifaceted environment. GE offers just such an environment to work in. I believe GE will afford me the opportunity to work in a diverse setting where I am challenged every day to rise above ordinary to the level of extraordinary. For this reason and many others I am anxious to form a long lasting relationships with GE corporation. There are many reasons I ha
One of the Most Fortunate Men in the World 331
With all the riches that Bill Gates has been harvesting from his Microsoft Company since some decades ago, it is no question that Bill Gates is among the most fortunate men in the world. Forbes Magazine indicates that he is the richest man in the world for the past ten years (CNN.Com, 2004). In the continuous advancements of technology, it is definite that Microsoft will play an important role in every technological development. This is because technically computers are the major elements
The Democratic Nations Political Interest Groups 1493
Introduction Within the United States and other democratic nations political interest groups are among "the most important institutions that define the character of the political system" (Thomas & Lynne, 3). Political interest groups are among other things a liaison between the public and government officials. Political interest groups often invest heavily in Presidential elections. Why? Ultimately political interest groups are interested in having their agenda pushed through during a given session. This means most political groups will do anything and everything necessary to get a candidate elected that sides with their interests. The electoral process as it stands now is set up to ensure a candidate is elected that will represent the interests and needs of the people. Because political interest groups represent the needs of certain groups of people within the US, they are an important aspect of most presidential campaigns. The Influence Of Interest Groups In Campaigns One
Substance Abuse: Driving Under the Influence 2405
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 16,694 people died in 2004 in alcohol and drug related traffic collisions, representing 40% of all traffic related deaths in the United States. ("2004 Traffic Safety..." 2005) In addition about half of the one million people injured in road accidents were also due to driving under the influence (DUI). These are startling statistics, which underscore the enormity of the problem posed by the vast number of people who drive while intoxicated. Another point of concern regarding drunk driving or DUI is that repeat or hardcore offenders are the cause of a large proportion of traffic accidents with one out of eight intoxicated drivers in fatal crashes having had a prior DUI/DWI conviction within the past three years. (Pena, 2005) As a result, a number of programs have sprung up around the country seeking to rehabilitate the repeat DUI offenders through education, counseling, and treatment. The laws against DUI and rehab
Transformational Leadership 5973
I. LEADERSHIP HISTORY AND MODELS A lot of research has gone into the subject of leadership skills as seen from a number of several different perspectives. As a matter of fact, from the early years of 1900 onwards, analysis on the types of leadership and their models have been going on, and initially the point of concentration was on the leader, and his followers. Researchers of the time, however, came to the conclusion that no single characteristic or trait could be taken as being fully explanatory of any particular leader's abilities and his capacity, and thereafter researchers began the process of analyzing and examining the situation and its influences on a leader and his abilities, and also made several attempts to try to distinguish effective from non-effective leaders. The purpose of such analysis was actually to determine which leadership behaviors were exactly exemplified by effective leaders, and which were not. (History of leadership Research) Therefore, in order to better
The Customer Service and Web-based Credentials Verification 955
Currently, two organizations known as the ECIS and the ECFMG are faced with a problem of how best to consolidate their two medical credentials validating systems. Between these two technically separate organizations, there is considerable overlap in the requirements and procedures demanded of foreign medical students to validate their credentials, but not enough at present to merge the two organizations. If the procedures and requires credentials verification should be combined, rendered the same, or otherwise is under review, as is the confusing nature of some of the website information regarding the verification process. How should the process be streamlined and customer satisfaction be improved in the most timely, cost-effective, and efficient fashion was the business problem addressed in the yes/no survey conducted by the organization. However, an additional problem with using Internet information to explain procedures may be the World Wide Web's lack of interactive capabilit
The Impact of Globalization on Organizations and Business Enterprises 1569
ABSTRACT This paper deals with the effects of globalization on organizations and business enterprises. At the end of the paper the reader will gain sound knowledge about globalization and its impact and how do increasing technologies help an organization. INTRODUCTION The world today is increasingly going towards becoming a global village. Globalization has some good impacts on the world while some negative ones in some sectors for example business. It increases the competition from the national level to an international level where competitors from all over the world enter the market thus making the market regarding any product or service to become highly competitive. Global outsourcing has been a key element that has come into play with globalization and although it is a threat, one cannot deny its necessity. TRADE AND GLOBALIZATION Globalization has brought forward many problems to deal with in an organization. One such problem is the entrance of Asian organizations w
The Blotter 383
Statement by ( add name) At two P.M. on the afternoon of the 14th of September 2005, I left my home at (add address) by car to visit a friend. I was on my way to the location when I observed the following incident. While stationary at a traffic light I saw a vehicle, a blue sedan, go through the red stop light and enter into the flow of oncoming traffic. I could not see any cause this action and it seemed to me that the driver had simply not seen the red light. He was not traveling at an excessive speed. This resulted in an immediate collision with an oncoming ve
Problem Solver Letter 323
Dear Dad, I know that we have been fighting quite a bit lately about things that seem insignificant, like what I'm packing for lunch or how much gas I need to put in the car. The other day when you asked if I was packing "junk" for lunch, I know I was frustrated and that I lashed out at you angrily, and that it was inappropriate of me. I didn't mean to snap at you like I did over something as silly as what I'm eating for lunch, and I apologize for being so rude to you. I kno
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