Abstract This paper explains that angelinvestors are a major part of the business community especially for start-up companies. The paper points out that the term angelinvestor became very popular during the dotcom era, but angelinvestors have existed as far back as 1877 when wealthy individuals would invested in new businesses. The author states that many of the largest American companies were funded by angelinvestors.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Implications
Types of AngelInvestors Differences between AngelInvestors and Venture Capitalists
From the Paper "In many cases, angel investors are members of a club in which all of the members pool their money and look for potential businesses to invest in. Many of these clubs have evolved out of the nostalgia that was Silicon Valley. These angels take investment in a startup seriously. .... Angel Investors can also be ?private individuals that invest their own money into start up company.? ... also asserts that Angels are looking for start ups that have a competitive advantage, an identifiable niche market and products that can be patented."
Abstract This paper discusses the existence of angels and their duties. According to this paper, people have reported that angels have protected them and guided them throughout difficult times. Are these reports true? Are angels real? When were angels created? What duties do they have? Studying angels is important to determine whether they do indeed exist, when and why they appear to different people and their role in the relationship with mankind and God.
From the Paper "Please God! Help me!" cried Chantal Lakey when he lost his footing on the Oregon coast. Then he saw a cloud of angels that helped him to climb down the mountain (Woodward and Underwood 52). Statistics show that many people believe in angels. "While the portion of Americans who believe in God has remained relatively steady at upward of 90 percent, increasing numbers of Americans also believe in heaven, hell, angels and the devil" (Rising Belief 14). More women believe in angels than men with the statistics showing 84% of women believing in angels compared to 72% of men (Rising Belief 14). People have reported that angels have protected them and guided them throughout difficult times. Are these reports true? Are angels real? When were angels created? What duties do they have?"
Abstract In this article, the writer provides an essay regarding the history of Los Angeles and the Mexican influence. The writer discusses the history of the Mexican heritage. The establishment of Los Angeles is examined in this paper. The writer also looks at the "Zoot Suit" riots of World War II. Further, the writer discusses the ethnic diversity of Los Angeles.
From the Paper "Over the last several hundred years, Los Angeles has been a community filled with people from different nations and walks of life including the indigenous Native American population, the Spanish and Mexican populations as well as others. It has been the heritage of the Mexican and Spanish cultures however that has continued to make its presence and influence known up through to the ... "
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and compare the play "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. Specifically the paper discusses who are the angels, how do they affect the play and what do they symbolize? The different characters and their roles are detailed, as are the different events that shape their lives. The author also explores Kushner's use of magic and how it is threaded throughout the play.
From the Paper "Later, in the second play, one of the characters equates angels to "powerful bureaucrats, they have no imagination, they can do anything but they can't invent, create, they're sort of fabulous and dull all at once" (Kushner). Thus, the angels can stand for anything and everything that is happening to America. Consistently, the characters say how hard it is to live in America. They are referring to how difficult it is to fit into society when you are different ? a Mormon, gay, black, or sick. Angels in America are the ones who know how hard it is to live here, and do it day after day."
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Angel Fire," by Ron Franscell, about an American family caught up in the effects of the Vietnam War. Specifically, the paper looks at the relationship between the men in the book - Daniel McLeod and his brother Cassidy, whose roles in the family are redefined after Daniel returns from Vietnam. The paper explains why "Angel Fire" is considered a novel of tragedy and triumph.
From the Paper "It is this bond that takes Cassidy back to New Canaan, and holds him to his brother when he returns from the dead. Cassidy has to learn not only that he can get along without his brother, but that it is all right, and the only place logical for his lessons is New Canaan. The story is not just about the incredible bond between the brothers, but about how that bond becomes like a shackle for Cassidy, something he cannot seem to get rid of in his adult life. He seems to think, even if unconsciously, that he will never measure up to Daniel, and that it is Daniel who has made him what he is, even to putting some of Daniel's stories in his novel. He is unable to separate himself from his brother, and so the book is just as much about the separation as it is about the bond."
Abstract This paper details the lives of a few characters living in Northfield, Vermont during the Cold War between the United States and Russia. It details the four teenage members of the band of angels and their character. It describes their lives and how they deal with death, love, life at that time and their summer vacation. The main theme of this novel is the importance of living the day and building strong friendships.
From the Paper "Julian Thompson's novel A Band of Angels vividly and accurately describes the sentiments and concerns nuclear holocaust affected our nation during the last decade of the Cold War, a forty-six-year conflict between two enemies who engaged in a political and military one-upmanship without losing the world in the process. But the Cold War ? like any other war ? had its heroes and victims. This is a character-driven novel that displays the individuals who will save the planet, and those who would destroy it over an outdated ideology that is fueled by fear and paranoia, all in the town and surrounding countryside of Northfield, VT."
Tags: 'A, Band, of, Angels', Julian, F., Thompson, Cold, War, Northfield, Vermont, United, States, Russia
Abstract This paper considers the theme of what distinguishes real faith from imagined faith in Bernard Malamud's short story, "Angel Levine". The main characters in the story, Manischevitz and Alexander, are examined as they relate to the theme of faith and believing. The paper concludes with what can be learned from the story.
From the Paper "In his short story, Angel Levine, Bernard Malamud mingles fiction with fantasy as Manischevitz learns what real faith really means. Through Manischevitz, Malamud distinguishes between real faith and imagined faith. Malamud also demonstrates how real faith can be challenging as well as rewarding. We can believe that Alexander is a real angel because upon Manischevitz's belief, both of their situations improve."
Abstract This paper argues that the character of Hagar Shipley in Margaret Laurence's "The Stone Angel" is a tragic figure. It looks at the tragedies brought about by her dominance and independence and her marriage choice and relationship with her two sons.
From the Paper " Margaret Laurence in The Stone Angel created in the character of Hagar Shipley, a woman whose son describes her as a holy terror. Like other holy terrors including William Shakespeare's King Lear, Hagar's life is..."
Tags: literature, Margaret Laurence, The Stone Angel
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses Tolstoy's commentary on Chekhov's Angel which is one of the more controversial works completed by the great Russian novelist. The following paper considers Tolstoy's view that Chekhov in his efforts to make fun of the unenlightened women of his age who valued their traditional feminine role far more so than they valued jobs as engineers or scientists or even as writers, failed to see that feminine perfection and success and masculine perfection and success were (presumably are) two different things - and that a woman who had the capacity to love others was ultimately more valuable to society than a woman who had the capacity to be a great lawyer or doctor.
Abstract This paper discusses angels and the way that they are portrayed in Catholic doctrine. The paper begins with a general definition and discussion of the history of angels in religion. The paper goes on to discuss various opinions regarding the duties of angels and then discusses the references to angels in Scriptures. The paper concludes by discussing faith and belief in angels as they are not obviously visible in this world.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Angels and Cosmological Order
Angelic Offices
Freedom and Free Will in Angels: The Problem of Evil
Angels in Scripture
Angels as Guardians
Archangels
Faith
Conclusion/Further Thoughts
From the Paper "Belief in Angels is ultimately an act of faith because Angels are, in Pope John Paul II's words, "not proper to the visible world." However, their invisibility does not preclude their de facto existence, according to Catholic doctrine. Angels are presumed to exist, as they were created by God no differently than God created mankind. Their occasional appearance in bodily form may serve as some sort of proof for their existence, as does their presence throughout scripture. Catholic doctrine explicitly avers the existence of Angels, though they may be unseen. Angels exist in "truth," and their existence has been upheld by the Fourth Lateran Council as well as the First Vatican Council (Pope John Paul II). Therefore belief in Angels can be considered central to Catholic faith."
Abstract This paper provides a review of the relevant literature to determine the origin of angels, whether humans can become angels, and the duty or purpose of angels. It examines some angelic interactions with people from Genesis to Revelation and discusses whether angels should be worshipped or prayed to. It also looks at how humanity in general should live in light of this doctrine.
Outline
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Can Humans Become Angels?
Duty or Purpose of Angels Angelic Interaction with People from Genesis to Revelation
Should Angels be Worshipped or Prayed To?
How Should Humanity Live in the Light of this Doctrine
Conclusion
From the Paper "The primary function of angels is to praise and serve God and do his will. This is true of angels in both Christianity and Zoroastrianism, as well as in Judaism and Islam. The purpose of angels in the early accounts appears to be connected with the views of theologians who recognized the need for human forms and voices to convey the presence of the unseen God. ?In these stories, it is through angels that divine help comes to men. Abraham could promise his servant, about to set out on his search for a wife for Isaac, that "the Lord, the God of heaven . . . will send his angel with you . . . and prosper your way"? (Genesis, chapter 24). Similarly, in his dream at Bethel, Jacob saw ?a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven, and behold the angels of God were ascending and descending on it,? suggesting that a primary purpose of angels was to deliver earthly news to heaven, thereby confirming their responsibilities as messengers (Genesis, chapter 28)."
Tags: bible, christianity, gabriel, holy, michael, god
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that maintaining contact with current and prospective investors is a critical aspect of maintaining strong company growth, especially given the increasingly beleaguered economy and the diversity of global investment opportunities. The writer discusses that the need for a public relations department to maintain strong, positive investor relations is becoming an increasingly critical focus of major organizations, particularly given the recent spate of scandals and an increased interest on the part of shareholders regarding the moral polices of companies. The writer maintains that public relations specialists in investor relations must work to monitor the company's reputation amongst investors, work to enhance the company's image in the financial community and media and convey a reputation of stability and trust to investors. The writer concludes that from crisis management in light of a scandal, to slow and steady education and reputation enhancement, investor relations will become an even more critical aspect of a company's public relations strategy in the future, motivating more and more universities to offer special coursework and certification in the field, as well as drawing more and more individuals to specialize in this area.
From the Paper "Ignoring such comments, or worse, threats of legal action against supposed slanderers, rather than proving helpful have instead damaged many company's reputations and brought the need for public relations with investors to the forefront. In contrast, through careful monitoring of such sites, companies have been able to nip potential public relations problems in the bud. An article critical of Home Depot Inc. was followed by 7,000 negative posts on one website. Urged on by his public relation specialists ..."
Abstract This paper describes the Los Angeles Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels as one of the newest major construction projects of the Catholic Church. The paper relates that the Los Angeles Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is what the Church calls a "Mother Church" and that it holds an integral position as the lead church in a very large regional parishionership, with more than 300 parish churches under its jurisdiction, in the archdiocese. The paper then describes the grand architecture, parishioners and management of this particular church.
From the Paper "According to the church's official website it was built to host at least 3,000 parishioners and holds mass in 45 languages, stressing the multiculturalism of the region and city. On a regular basis the church offers mass in English and Spanish on weekdays as well as traditionally on Sundays, several times a day. Monday through Friday the cathedral offers two services, one beginning at 7 am and one at 12.10 pm, both in English. On Sunday there is a 8 am and 10am mass in English and a 12;30 pm mass in Spanish. Additionally there are many special service masses held around this schedule, where national and international event celebrations occur and guest Priests say mass and offer information about international and national concerns of the church as a whole. Additionally, most wedding ceremonies held at the church have a full mass that is usually open to other parishioners, as well as funeral and baptismal services also open to other parishioners. The diversity of the region is displayed in the special services that are offered, in conjunction with regular mass schedules as well as special events. The Cathedral often hosts guests from other countries, to demonstrate conditions of need in other areas of the faithful, in doing so they expose the local parish to the overall diversity and health of the whole of the catholic world and offer its own parishioners the opportunity for global civic support of its members elsewhere. The Cathedral also has many hours of operation that allow visitors and guests to view and tour the cathedral during non-mass hours. In a sense the Cathedral and its support services, such as its gift shop offer a whole list of community events, much like a community center, hosting concerts and special classes and tours."
Abstract This paper analyzes Mike Davis' opinion of Los Angeles as expressed in his book, "City of Quartz", and notes that Davis feels that the prosperous LA is about to collapse. More specifically, this paper compares and contrast Davis' view of Los Angeles to public perception of the city today, focusing on today's L.A., as defined by pop-culture media, the public's fascination with "young Hollywood", and the influence this generation has on society.
Outline:
Introduction
Los Angeles: The Land of Opportunity
Redefinition of Class Relationships
The Minority
Gangs
The "Chosen People"
Authority
Los Angeles's Primary Export
Dispersion of Power
Los Angeles as a Global City
Past, Present, & Future
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "Aside from Hollywood, LA boasts of its nighttime hot spots such as Downtown LA and the famous Sunset Strip. The strip is popular for its clubs, restaurants, boutiques, and Hollywood night spots where celebrities, as well as celebrity wannabes and people-watchers, hang-out. LA is indeed the land of opportunity for those who dream of being the next big movie star, film maker, or pop icon. We live in the MTV generation where young people look up to the people they see on TV. The youth aspire to have a part of the showbiz life style. The sudden proliferation of reality TV shows provides these aspirants a few hours of fame. It has been noted that hundreds of adolescent runaway from home just to follow their dreams of becoming a Hollywood star but only a few of them would succeed due to the tight competition in the industry."
Abstract Angels are among the most recognizable Christian iconography. The paper looks at the representation of angels in medieval literature and art including that of Lucifer, the angel who led the rebellion of the angels in heaven.
From the Paper "Lucifer, the angel who led the rebellion of the angels in heaven, is referred to as the 'Light-Bearer'. Page three of the Junius manuscript shows his descent into the mouth of hell. Lucifer's feet, arms, and neck are chained, which corresponds with St. Peter's description of the fallen angels. The chains are fixed to the teeth of the mouth of hell. The entrance to Hell is typically represented in art as a beast's mouth. This could be a deferral to Classical art and literature, where the beast Cerberus guarded the gates to the Underworld. Cerberus was generally described as a three headed dog with serpent's tail and other beastly features. Whilst Lucifer is chained at the mouth of hell in the Junius depiction, the other rebel angels are pictured still falling towards the beast. They are illustrated in various stages of undress, with their bodies contorted uncomfortably."
