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Global Warming: Visit to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy 1849
Global warming is one of the most urgent problems facing mankind today. It is also one of the toughest to address. Not only are there difficult technological and scientific issues surrounding a solution to global warming, there are political ones as well. Especially in the United States, global warming is as much a political problem as an environmental one. The United States government is under tremendous pressure from citizens to find a solution to global warming (a phenomenon the government still officially says is under debate) while at the same time protecting the jobs located in the very factories whose pollution has contributed to the very problem of global warming in the first place. Addressing global warming is a delicate business, and one that will likely dominate much of global discourse in the coming decades as mankind works together to find a solution to this absolutely real threat to our very existence on this planet. Global warming is also referred to as climate c
Impact of MTV on Today's Culture 1981
Watch any tweenager, teenager or young adult watching TV today and he/she will sooner or later turn to MTV or some similar station. MTV has succeeded in catering to the whims of new generations of youths in the 25 years since it launched, and it is continuing to grow. MTV Networks has kicked off 20 new channels in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa this year, alone, pushing its global tally to 112. In addition, with its new parent, MTV Networks is readying for a more visible role with plans to leverage its influential brands in new ways. The cable side, most of which comprises MTV Networks, accounted for about $5.6 billion, or about 70 percent, of what will become the new Viacom's $8.1 billion of revenue last year. Not everyone, however, is enthusiastic about the impact of MTV on today's culture. E.Ann Kaplan included. In 1987, she said MTV is a postmodernist phenomenon that is here to stay, and was not happy about it. Director of the Humanities Institute of Stonybrook Institute,
The Unexpected Release 987
Hard to believe it had been a whole year; the party seemed just yesterday and yet, so long ago; she was new person since then; well, not so very different; only in some ways, of course; she was less dependant than she had been, more easy with only herself to consult; when she woke in the morning the day didn't loom quite so dangerously. She did miss him, despite all the space he had given her, much more than she imagined possible; oh, she had cried at first, of course, the initial shock was so jarring and it was all so unexpected. He was fine the night before at the party, but the next day he declared himself indisposed; how was she to know it was something serious? Sensible Richard, always so careful of his health, always so moderate in all his habits; so dull and pleasant; who would dream it could happen? Every year there were heart attacks, of course, like Mrs. Chandler down the block when Clarissa was a child-left with two children to raise alone, and her husband only 38. Al
Impact of Oil Prices on the Global Economy 1127
Owing to escalating worldwide use of and dependence on oil, it logically follows that its price greatly affects the global economy. An investigation of various national reactions to changes in oil prices along with select historical accounts permit a better understanding of the intimate relationship between oil prices and the global economy. Of particular interest are the macro-economic consequences that escalating oil prices present. Fatih Birol, in an article entitled 'Analysis of the Impact of High Oil Prices on the Global Economy' (2004), properly illustrates the connection between these two variables. As stated, global economic performance is largely determined by oil prices. It is not surprising that oil price surges affect various economies differently. Escalating oil prices lead to a general redistribution of income in that it is transferred from importing oil countries to exporting oil nations (Birol, 2004, 3). It is important to note, however, that although economic gr
The Acquisition of IBM on NetSol 849
Classical economic theory would support recent news of IBM's acquisition of NetSol as a complementary agent in its journey toward servicing global customers. In the article IBM to Acquire NetSol the author discusses the recent acquisition of Bangladore based company Network Solutions (NetSol for short) by IBM corporation. NetSol offers infrastructure services to corporations around the world. The company NetSol currently employees more than 1,400 people and services multiple major clients including Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle and more, with revenues quite stable during the 2004 through 2005 fiscal year. The company was expecting growth exceeding 25% in the upcoming fiscal year. Why the decision to acquire NetSol? IBM is taking advantage of multiple economic principles to expand and strengthen its ability to service multiple enterprises. The acquisition will enable the IBM to service multiple in-market businesses by providing infrastructure capabilities; examples of these services i
Fluctuation of Exchange Rates 1036
It is common knowledge that floating exchange rates reflect current events and future expectations; there are many reasons for such continual fluctuations. A brief examination of current events in Europe and the United States illustrates how quickly exchange rates change and what propels them to do so. The article "Euro Falls to 2-Year Low Against Dollar"(Waki, 2005), which appeared in The Moscow Times, succinctly describes the latest exchange rates of the euro and the dollar and the main reasons for these developments. As of the early hours of November 10, 2005, the euro fell a quarter percent, currently holding at 1.1750 dollars (Waki, 2005). This is another drop in a series of recent falls; for example, it traded at $1.793 on November 7, 2005 and at $1.787 on November 8, 2005 (Read, 2005). This is an interesting situation as the euro had previously and steadily been appreciating. Naturally, a falling euro signals a stronger US dollar. In fact, on November 8, 2005, 'the dolla
The Reasons of The Federal Reserves and Interest Rates 897
The article "Fed Raises Key Rate Again"(Henderson, 2005), which appeared in The Washington Post, outlines the reasons Federal Reserve officials recently implemented a short-term interest rate increase. The current federal funds rate stands at 4 percent, the highest level since 2001, and reflects a quarter percent increase. Furthermore, this raise is the twelfth consecutive one since June 2004 (Henderson, 2005) and is, as Federal Reserve officers note, only one in a series of anticipated increases. The next raise is likely to take place at the end of January 2006, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.5 percent. However, certain analysts expect increases in December. Some specialists claim a projected rate of 5.5 percent by July of next year, which they say will conclude the cycle of increases. Naturally, with Greenspan retiring at the end of January, the proposed raises are speculative as Bernanke has yet to demonstrate his intentions as the future Federal Reserve Chairman. The
The Importance of Crime Scene Investigation 1142
Introduction Crime scene investigation is often a challenging and difficult line of work for even the most experienced law enforcement agent. There are some crimes that are more difficult to handle spiritually and emotionally than others. Crimes against children and the elderly are often most difficult to excuse and most difficult for crime scene investigators to process psychologically (Swanson, Chamelin & Territo, 1999: 313). Such investigations often result in tremendous psychological burden with time (O'Hara, 2003: 178). Homicide in generally is often difficult to recover from emotionally, and often requires the investigator become deeply involved in the forensics model or inner workings of the mind of the criminal to help solve a case (O'Hara, 2003). This can result in increasing psychological stress with time. This paper will review a recent criminal investigation of homicide to two young children and the psychological and emotional effects the crime had on the family of
The Purpose of Sara Lee's Acquisition 620
Sara Lee's recent acquisitions are linked to its long-term strategy. The one major acquisition that Sara Lee has completed in the last few years is their purchase of Earthgrains. The following paper will show the purpose of the acquisition and how it is linked to the strategy. Sara Lee's disposition of many of its units will also be briefly described. In 2001, Sara Lee acquired Earthgrains, the second largest fresh bread company in the United States. The president of Sara Lee C. Steven McMillan is quoting describing the purpose of the acquisition stating that "Earthgrains is a key element in the investment phase of Sara Lee's reshaping program as it creates a strong growth platform for one of our core businesses" (Sara Lee, Sara Lee Corporation to Acquire Earthgrains for $2.8 Billion). This acquisition is part of Sara Lee's strategy of building on the brand leadership in their three main sectors: food and bev
Techno Genie 1024
In a recent episode of ER, a young girl-11 years old or so-had been kidnapped. During recovery, she was killed. In that case, the death was caused by the hubris of an arrogant new ER attending physician. But it could have been caused at any time by the kidnapper. According to Dwelle (2004), most abducted children are recovered or killed within the first 3.2 hours; any factor that could reduce the time frame during which the child is missing will reduce the chanced the child will be killed. The facts and figures alone are powerful marketing tools for the Techno Genie. Statistics say that: · Every 40 seconds another child is reported missing. · One in every 42 children will become abducted, missing, lost or runaway. · Over 2000 children are reported missing each day · Over 725,000 reported missing children every year. · The rate of missing children has increased 444% since 1982. Added to that, however, is the very real concern of every
The Responsibility of Protecting Children from Child Abuse & Neglect 2544
Agency Type: The DSS is a state agency charged with the responsibility of protecting children from child abuse and neglect. DSS is committed to protecting children and strengthening families. When children are abused or neglected by the people responsible for caring for them, DSS will intervene to ensure the safety of the children. DSS responds to reports of abuse or neglect 24 hours a day. DSS becomes involved if there are any concerns that caretakers, parents, step-parents, guardians or other persons responsible for caring for children may be abusing or neglecting these children. Whenever possible and appropriate, DSS attempts to keep families intact. DSS reviews all the reports of child abuse and neglect received by the agency. If it is determined that abuse or neglect has occurred, or if a child appears to be at risk of being hurt, or is being neglected, DSS takes action to protect that child. Meeting Timeline: The Child abuse and support group is an open ended and ongoing gr
Jail Time for Criminals 2979
Part I: Jail Time and Death Penalty: A Deterrent? For years many law enforcement agencies have relied on the assumption that jail time or the death penalty serve as adequate deterrents to crime or criminal activity. However multiple studies confirm that jail time and the death penalty are not effective methods alone for deterring criminals. Because of this it is important that law enforcement agents, government officials and community members work together to uncover effective tools for deterring crime and discouraging criminals from repeating crimes after release. Jail time and the death penalty do not deter crime. Early Gallup Polls conducted in the 1980s and 1990s show that while roughly two thirds of Americans and law enforcement agents support the death penalty, there is inadequate evidence supporting its use as an effective deterrent to crime (Akers & Radelet, 1996). Many assume that the death penalty is legitimate under the assumption that people who commit a crime should
Strategy of Atria in Business 430
Altria group, the parent company to Kraft, Phillip Morris and a host of other well-known companies, prides themselves on their commitment to innovative business practices and achievement. The company historically has performed remarkably well and has ranked number one for economic value added delivery providing shareholders unsurpassed value and performance (Altria, 2005). Their strategies for growth and business survival include superior delivery and economic returns to their shareholders in the short and long term. To accomplish this goal Altria has committed themselves to improving each member of the Altria family or each of its
Fish Eaters Stay Sharper With Age 342
Presenting medical related data whether it is epidemiological, trial based, case study oriented, or descriptive study based must be well defined, succinct, properly analyzed, and cautiously controlled. The author or authors of the present online article chose to report on the benefits of eating fish with respect to delay the decline of mental abilities and heart disease of individuals 65 years of age and older. The material and information presented by the writer leads the reader to believe that eating a
Linda Gregg Poetry 653
Poet Linda Gregg often writes about her own life or similar situations. Her marriage and subsequent divorce with fellow poet Jack Gilbert led to a series of works about the end of relationships. Love gained and lost are found in much of her poetry, in addition to the never-ending determination to directly confront and come to terms with suffering. Her work is cut down narrative, with brief personal reflections dealing with intimate mental and physical experiences.   The works often fall into the category of confessional poetry where the speaker describes her confused state of mind, which becomes a metaphor for the condition of the world around her. By starting out with the quote from Nietzsche, Gregg provides insight into the rest of the poem that follows. Actually, the quote comes a play about Nietzsche called "Madaman of Weimar," where the unbalanced Nietzsche claims: "I have no time for festivals, no time for love, for marriage, for children! It is a dear pric
Jane Eyre: Compare of Novel and Film 1153
The novel Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Bronte in 1847. Although the novel is widely considered a classic, and is therefore presumed to be timeless in terms of its characters and themes, when a contemporary filmmaker wished to adapt its themes for present day audiences, there were certain aspects of the work that demanded changes, not in plot but in thematic emphasis and visual depiction. First of all, the religious themes of the novel were toned down. Bronte's religious concerns were presumed to be of less interest to modern audiences. Secondly, the passion between Jane and Mr. Rochester was made much more explicit in the film. When a viewer sees a romance on screen, the unspoken thoughts in the characters mind must be turned into a picture. In prose, Jane's doubts about Rochester's love sound more real. Lastly, the contrast between book and film is evident in the physical characterization of the two main romantic protagonists. Jane Eye and Mr. Rochester, we are told by Bron
The Fear and Trembling 1572
Kierkegaard Before we actually move on to Kierkegaard's book and debate about his claim in this book, a brief about Kierkegaard's work would be appropriate that could help us in understanding it better. Known as the "father of existentialism", Kierkegaard's works have been profound, intellectually sound and highly artistic. His works have not been just focused on one or more subjects rather his idea cover and transcend many subjects like philosophy, theology, psychology, ethics etc. He himself studied philosophy and theology. His work concentrated on rejuvenating and revitalizing the Christian faith. He worked on concepts and ideas with biblical references having relevance to the current times. That is why in his writings we see a lot of influence of religion and religious events. Kierkegaard studied and lived most of his life in Copenhagen and created his exceptional work in the local lingo rather than international language. So, it took some time before his work got translated and
Different Economic Theories 936
David Ricardo One of David Ricardo's theories is the theory of Ricardian equivalence. Under the theory of Ricardian equivalence, government budget deficits do not change the level of consumption among consumers. The theory behind this is that, no matter when the government chooses to pay for its expenditures, citizens are ultimately responsible for paying those deficits. Therefore, people will change their spending based on government expenditures, regardless of whether the government is borrowing to pay for those expenditures. Another of David Ricardo's economic theories is the theory of comparative advantage. Under the theory of comparative advantage, a country should focus its production efforts on those items it produces best. In order to obtain items that a country finds difficult to produce, it should trade with other nations, who are, in turn, focusing their production efforts on those items they produce best. Furthermore, under the theory of comparative advantage, it m
Presidential Years of Eisenhower 803
Dwight David Eisenhower was considered a popular President throughout his two terms in office, and his moderate Republican policies secured him numerous victories in the Democratic majority Congress (Dwight pp). He strengthened established programs, such as Social Security, and launched new ones, such as the Interstate Highway System, which was the single largest public works program in the nation's history (Dwight pp). During this Cold War era, Eisenhower often relied on covert action in an effort to avoid taking public responsibility for controversial interventions (Dwight pp). He believed that the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, was a particularly effective tool to counter Communist expansion and assist friendly governments (Dwight pp). Although he authorized the CIA's use of unsavory tactics, such as assassination and bribes, he maintained denial and carefully concealed all evidence of U.S. involvement (Dwight pp). Within six months of taking office, Eisenhower agreed
Poverty Makes Us Unhealthy 1052
For the majority of people in the United States, disease, poverty and premature death are so remote they are not even a concern. America has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world, with a per capita GDP of $37,600. Health and longevity are based on factors such as genetics and lifestyle. These are also largely taken for granted by most Americans. However, despite the "American Dream," the country is stratified with an increasing distance occurring between the upper and lower classes. In fact, by one measurement of inequality, the Gini coefficient (that is not accepted by all in the field), the U.S. has the highest inequality of any wealthy country. As Stephen Bezruchka notes, social class has a profound effect in the U.S., even for those in the middle class. What cannot be refuted is the difference between the standards in America and many other countries in the world. However, says Jeffrey Sachs, this distinction between those who have and those who have no
An Effective Marketing Mix 726
1.Ideally for a product or service to be marketable and saleable to consumers, it must have an effective marketing mix. Achieving an effective and ideal marketing mix means having a quality product, competent pricing, effective product placement, and strategic communication campaign/promotion. The absence or ineffectiveness of one element renders the marketing mix, and therefore, the product, not marketable for consumers. From this insight, what differentiates or makes a product or service unique from the competition is the absence or presence of an element in the marketing mix. Take as an example the marketing mix utilized by major mobile phone manufacturers, Motorola and Nokia. Comparing both Motorola and Nokia products yield similarities in product quality, pricing, and even the channels of distribution, since they are both electronic products. However, what differentiates Nokia from Motorola is its effective series of marketing campaigns, geared to target the youth and employed sectors of the society. For the youth, Nokia manufactures and creates mobile phone
Character of Dogberry in "Much Ado About Nothing" 614
In "Much Ado About Nothing," Shakespeare presents a kind of drawing-room comedy, where people's efforts to demonstrate the social graces of the day create all sorts of problems. Beatrice has a sharp tongue but gets away with it because her words are formed in the style of the day. Her cousin Hero, however, is greatly harmed by other people's talk, with her character badly maligned. The story really is much ado about nothing, because the events never would have happened if people had kept true civility behind their words. This misuse of words is emphasized in the play in the character of Dogberry. Since the play is a demonstration of social norms, including those regarding manner of speaking, gone awry, Dogberry plays an important role. Dogberry's name gives the viewer a clue about his nature, because it evokes an image of dog excrement. Dogberry raises the art of using words in extravagant ways to the heigh
American Airlines Industry 1007
American Airlines provides scheduled jet service to approximately 150 destinations throughout North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the Pacific (Profile for AMR Corp.). It served approximately 250 cities in approximately 40 countries with approximately 3,800 daily flights with a combined network fleet of approximately 1,000 aircraft, as of March 1, 2005. American offers a hub business model which minimizes layover times by scheduling lots of flights to arrive and depart within narrow windows of time called "banks" (Coy and Zellner, 2002). American's major business challenges are that it faces weak consumer demand, intense price competition from carriers that operate lower-cost point-to-point models and price inelasticity for several important market segments along with the diminished ability to price discriminate. Consumer demand at American has been anemic over the past four years. Reasons range from the effects of terrorist attacks, the downturn in the econom
The Historical Aspects and Statistics of Child Abuse 2007
1. Historical aspects and statistics of child abuse as well as its relevance to the New York City police department-NYPD today. Child abuse is creating harm to a child or neglecting a child by another individual, whether it is an adult or a child. Child abuse can be in the nature of physical, verbal, emotional or sexual or by means of neglect as well. Abuse might result in serious forms of injury towards the child and might also lead to death. (Child Abuse: keepkidshealthy.com) Even though child abuse is considered to be an alarming social problem in the United States, yet the complex nature of its beginnings have just being started to be completely recognized. (Better understanding of Child Abuse and Neglect needed) It needs to be understood that most of the historical families had at one point of time practiced infanticide, erotic beating and that of incest. (The History of Child Abuse) Child abuse was then considered to be matters which were involved within the family and there
Ethical Awareness of Social Workers 647
Ethical awareness is a necessary part of the professional practice of social workers and their ability to act ethically is an essential aspect of the quality of service offered to clients (Ethics pp). According to the International Federation of Social Workers, professional social workers are dedicated to service for the welfare of human beings, and to the use of scientific knowledge concerning human behavior (International pp). Workers are also expected to use resources for the enhancement of the quality of life and to achieve social justice (International pp). According to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers: I.C.2. The social worker should act to prevent practices that are inhumane or discriminatory against any person or group of persons. II.F.3. The social worker should not practice, condone, facilitate or collaborate with any form of discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orien
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