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The paper relates that the art in Italy during the 13th century was still under the strong influence of the Byzantine tradition. The paper explains that the artists were working in two dimensions thus neglecting all reality of three-dimensional space, and the figures lacked reality of expression and were treated in Bazin's words "like a playing card" (7). The paper discusses how within this heritage, Giotto di Bondone started his career creating an opus that would change the Italian as well as European art forever. Despite the fact that only a few works out of dozens are generally accepted as Giotto's, there seems to be little doubt among scholars that he initiated the revolution (Debres and Sandona 2).

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"The art in Italy during the 13th century was still under the strong influence of the Byzantine tradition. The artists were working in two dimensions thus neglecting all reality of three-dimensional space. The figures lacked reality of expression and were treated in Bazin's words "like a playing card" (7). Within this heritage Giotto di Bondone started his career creating an opus that will change the Italian as well as European art forever. Despite the fact that only a few works out of dozens are generally accepted as Giotto's, there seems to be little doubt among scholars that he initiated the revolution (Debres and Sandona, 2)."

Tags:giotto, arena chapel, renaissance

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This research paper provides an overview and background of the issues, followed by a discussion of specific stadiums throughout the nation. An assessment of the legal issues involved in financing a major sports arena is followed by a summary of the research and an analysis of the future of sports arena financing in the conclusion.

Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Review and Discussion
III.Review and Discussion of Recent Examples
V. Summary and Conclusions

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"We may not have the Circus Maximus, but Americans come close. Not only do sports enjoy a special status in the hearts of Americans, it turns out that sports franchises do too. New sports facilities costing at least $200 million each have been completed or are under way in Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Nashville, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., and are in the planning stages in Boston, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, and Pittsburgh. Major stadium renovations have been undertaken in Jacksonville and Oakland. Industry experts estimate that more than $7 billion will be spent on new facilities for professional sports teams before 2006. Most of this $7 billion will come from public sources. The subsidy starts with the federal government, which allows state and local governments to issue tax-exempt bonds to help finance sports facilities. While major sports franchises across the country are reaping the benefits of taxpayer-financed arenas in which to compete, the debate continues about the appropriateness of providing such enormous amounts of resources for the reasons provided by the promoters."

Tags:affairs, ballpark, baseball, basketball, bonds, civic, football, professional, sports, taxes

Abstract
This paper discusses questions related to nursing and political activism based on an article that states that it is the nurse's ethical and moral obligation to do more than believe their role is limited to bedside patient care. The papers presents answers given by nurses when questioned on various topics, including politics.

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"Nursing in the Political Arena According to the shifting paradigm of nursing, the definition of nursing has been expanded from one of simply caring and providing care to that of advocate. Kosik (p. 698 as cited in Ballou, 2000) states, "Nursing must become actively involved not only in nurse-patient relationships but also in socio-political relationships in order to be a patient advocate" (p. 176). Ballou's (2000) thinking is in line with the American Nursing Association's key documents and Code for Nurses when she states that the nurse must be keenly aware of the individual and collective obligations of nursing in order to satisfy the needs of society for nursing care. The words of the Nursing Code parallel this thought. Additionally, as pointed out in the Ballou (2000) article, "the theme of moral practice as the foundation of professional nursing is firmly established in contemporary nursing literature" (p. 174)."

Tags:nursing, advocacy, politics

Abstract
The paper reveals that only those companies capable of constantly bringing significant innovations into their production cycle can remain profitable and competitive in the long term. The paper examines the decision of H&M, the multinational clothes manufacturer and seller, to enter emerging markets offering the highest purchasing potential. The paper discusses how, although potential risks exist in all the markets, the company must take advantage and enter these promising markets. The paper explains that the product mix of the company fits perfectly with the scale of population of these countries, the rising middle income clientele and the similar-to-European taste preferences thta will decrease overall costs on product adaptation.

Outline:
Introduction
Region Selection
Potential Risks
Political Situation
Economic
Social, Technological
Legal
Entrance Strategy, Marketing Mix
Human Resource Strategy
Conclusions

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"Currently, both the economy of the USA and European zone have been rather sluggish, each of them driven by different factors. Thus, the USA is experiencing rising inflation rates currently both driven by oil prices sharpening and general lower than average consumer confidence rates. In the European zone, the economy of such big countries as Germany and France have been slowing, and the countries were not able to secure sufficient employment places for the constantly increasing population rates, which has increased the unemployment rates and purchasing potential."

Tags:innovation, competition, adaptation, economy, foreign

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This paper explains that there is an urgent need for quality home care that exceeds the minimum expectations of patients and their families. The author points out that there is a dearth of data relating to the specific training, planning, and placing advanced practice nursing talent in home health care situations. The paper suggests that the medical staff train the advanced practice nurses in home care, and they, in turn, will teach families how to give good care to their loved ones.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Identification of the Phenomenon.
Review of Literature
Relevant Literature Appropriate for The Qualitative Study Planned
Integrating Advanced Practices Nurses into Home Care Environments
Effects of a Relationship-Enhancing Program of Care on Outcomes
Validity and Community-Health Nursing Sensitivity of Six Outcomes for Community Health Nursing with Older Clients
Review: Prenatal Home Visitation by Nurses through Infancy
Effect of Prenatal and Infancy Home Visitation
Home Health Care: Improving Quality, Tightening Standards
A Case Study in Care: APRN Home Nursing Service
A Practical Guide to Caring for Caregivers

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"After all, NPs have a "proven efficacy in health promotion, early identification and prevention of complications," as well as patient compliance and education so, it is a logical argument to bring advanced practice nurses into the home care environment, and in order to plan for the future, more specifically targeted nursing teaching programs are proposed as a solid strategy for integrating primary care by NPs into the home care genre. The growth of home care services was tremendous between 1988 and 1995, as the number of Medicare home health visits jumped from 37 million to 252 million. Money spend through Medicare home health care visits also leaped during that period from $2.1 billion to about $16 billion, which is the fastest-growing budget item in Medicare."

Tags:staff, family, train, plan, integration

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This paper examines the role of popular figures in sports and entertainment as global commodities. These figures are perceived as global commodities in that the general public can immediately identify them and tie these popular figures to their accomplishments, which is also highly effective when used as a marketing strategy for companies that advertise a commercial or product connection to these figures. In addition, the recognition that accompanies these figures helps the average individual affirm a feeling of personal connection to a country or a product. In order to best assess this thesis, the evolution of the lack of individuality in respect to a growing global capitalism is assessed, with an emphasis on the media and on popular culture. The book "Michael Jordan and the New Global Capitalism" will be used, in addition to other sources.

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"U.S. strategic air operations played a vital role in the success of the Allies in the Pacific arena during World War II. For example, Allied air power was a factor in the systematic recapture of the islands which had been taken by the Japanese. In addition, once bases were established on these islands, U.S. air forces were exploited for the purpose of conducting massive bombing raids on mainland Japan. This paper will show that this strategic use of air power was completely effective in terms of attaining U.S. objectives in the Pacific. The Fabyanic framework will be used for analysis of the air strategy, and Clausewitz's nine principles of war will be used for assessing that strategy.


The background of the Pacific conflict can be traced to the early 1930's, when Japan began conquering its neighboring countries. In 1931, Japanese troops invaded the Manchurian..."

Abstract
This involved essay looks at emotional intelligence -- a theory that assumes people are equipped with an ability, perhaps innate, to understand themselves and other people, and to identify emotions. With any ability comes the option, however difficult, of measuring that ability. Emotional intelligence is a psychological construct that is latent and not directly observable, and so its measurement may be seen to be as much of an art as it is a science. The author goes to great lengths in discussing the balance one needs to maintain in a so called 'healthy relationship'. The last part of the paper is a 'test' that the author constructed for an individual to rate himself/herself in the balanced defined earlier.

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"Emotional intelligence has its roots in the concept of "social intelligence", as first identified by E.L. Thorndike in the early 1920s. Thorndike defined social intelligence as "the ability to understand and manage men and women, boys and girls - to act wisely in human relations" (1920:228). Social intelligence came to be accepted as a term simply associated with the "ability to understand and relate to people" (Ruisel, 1992). A good deal of research was conducted regarding this idea, leading to developments in a number of areas of psychological and social study. Yet it has only been in recent years that the construct of emotional intelligence has surfaced as an independent idea to be researched. "

Tags:emotional, intelligence, psychological, psychology, relationships, social, testing

Abstract
The paper shows how the architectural influence of the Coliseum and the Circus Maximus provides a detailed historical influence on the way that modern sporting arenas are constructed. The paper explains that the idea of a circular and highly accessible functionality for these buildings was essential, since they were housing many thousands of people. The paper further explains how the premise of squared buildings could not create the functional form that would be needed to provide the equidistant view of the center stage needed for such vast populations of spectators.

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"This architectural study will analyze the influence of the Roman Coliseum or the Flavian Amphitheater on modern sports arenas and facilities. By understanding the circular pattern of seating in the tradition of the roman amphitheater, a wider population of viewers could watch a particular sporting event. The interior design of the Coliseum is an example of how to maximize seating potential, as well as how it brought about greater functionality for the gladiators or athletes brought forth to entertain the masses. In this manner, the ancient Coliseum brought many important architectural influences on the sports arena of modern times."

Tags:coliseum, sports, events

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This paper presents an overview of some of the most important issues in the arena of international development and trade. Obviously, especially in the aftermath of Sept. 11, the balancing of the economic, political, social and cultural interests of all members of the international community is a complex and difficult task ? and may in the end prove not to be possible at all.

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"As last month's events have once again demonstrated, we are all linked together in a single world, one in which the idea of the modern nation-state itself is becoming increasingly less meaningful. Even as political alliances bind the world together, we found ourselves powerfully reminded of the way in which the world is a single entity in terms of its economic systems as stock markets rocked throughout the world after Sept. 11 and talk was of how a recession in the United States would have international implications - even as U.S. markets themselves had been weakened in the past several years due to weakness in Asian markets. This economic interdependence is in part due to the importance of international trade. "

Tags:september, 11, market