Abstract The famous "Rule of St. Benedict" set the monastic stage for well over 500 years. This paper gives a discussion of the second chapter, dealing with the Abbot, examining both secondary sources as well as the original Medieval Latin.
From the Paper "Broadly speaking, there were two types of monk as the movement evolved: the eremitical and the cenobitical. The eremitical existence can be traced back to St Anthony and a small community he governed near a mountain at Pispir around the year 270 CE. The monks dwelt as hermits, out of sight and earshot of each other, yet share communal spaces such as places of worship and sources of food. They lived independent of any single governing rule and each individual regulated himself."
A paper which shows how people in America's underdeveloped areas of cities sometimes have to resort to taking the officials to court to obtain what they consider their rights.
Abstract Rights for people in under-developed areas of cities, often called urban areas, has been a long standing battle. This paper shows how, in the state of New Jersey, two court cases represent the needs of the urban people not being met, and the legal stance taken against discrimination of people in these areas. The paper explains the cases of Abbot vs. Burke, and the Mt. Laurel case - one, a case against school officials for failing to provide special education, and the other, against town officials who refused to use government funding for housing improvements.
From the Paper "The Mt. Laurel case and subsequent fair housing litigation and legislation have catalyzed the creation of a significant amount of affordable housing in New Jersey. Furthermore, the case and its progeny in other states have stimulated discussion and action on the issue of exclusionary zoning around the country. Similarly, the Abbott v Burke case established a comprehensive program for the financing, design, renovation, repair, and new construction of primary and secondary schools throughout the state of New Jersey. The most significant change in the law is the level of State aid for public school construction."
A Abbot Laboratories case analysis including: company description; innovative strategies in the pharmaceutical industry; management; innovative capabilities and recommendations.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, 1992, $ 47.95
Abbott Laboratories of Chicago is one of America's major pharmaceutical companies, but it also has other products, including nutritionals and diagnostic equipment. In fact, more than half of the company's revenues come from these other products in markets where Abbott has the dominant share. Abbott also supplies such goods as intravenous fluids to hospitals and blood banks, along with pumps, screening tests, anesthetics, and critical care equipment. The company has shown innovative capabilities in terms of the development of new drugs for various purposes and has spent a good deal on research and development to create the next generation of such products. The key competition for this company includes other pharmaceutical giants such as Johnson & Johnson..."
Abstract The decision by the Allies to attack the Monte Cassino, the "oldest monastic house" in Europe, was not made lightly. In fact, the destruction of the monastery at Monte Cassino, more than any other episode from the Italian campaign of 1943-1945, remains a source of heated debate. This paper provides an overview and background of the events that took place at Monte Cassino in May 1944, a discussion of the Allied decision to bomb the monastery, followed by an analysis of the impact of the attack, and a summary of the research in the conclusion.
From the Paper "The German commanders did not choose Monte Cassino by accident, and even promised the Vatican that troops would not be stationed there. The monastery also occupied prime real estate that held an eagle's eye view of the surrounding territory and appeared to be unapproachable by all but the most determined invaders. Furthermore, it was the Allied consensus that the Germans believed the monastery's historic and religious attributes would serve to allay any potential attack on their position. Finally, German planning for the imminent Allied assault through Italy was part of the reason for this selection."
Tags: Kesselring, Abbot, Desiderius, Mark, Clark, Gustav, Line
Abstract This paper examines the 2006 financial status of Abbott Laboratories based on an analysis of their liquidity, solvency, profitability and asset management ratios. These financial ratios show that Abbot has solid financial policies, despite a significant increase in short-term borrowings in 2006. The paper indicates that some of the ratios show that company profitability or asset utilization has decreased at Abbott from 2004 to 2006; however, this is most likely a short-term effect of the company's strategic reorganization to target its core business sectors and of the purchases and acquisitions that have not yet had the time to show their profitability. The paper includes formulas and chart.
From the Paper "In our opinion, it is not something to be concerned about, since the current ratio figure in 2006 is still around the value of 1, showing that the company currently has no difficulties in covering its short-term liabilities. Nevertheless, this is something that needs to be kept under observation in the subsequent period of time, so as not to become uncontrolled. The company's policies of reducing debts show that this is a priority under observation for the company's management."
