Abstract
This paper briefly discusses Banana Yoshimoto's novel 'N. P.' The paper sketches the outline of the story and then looks at the themes of fate and predestination which seem to suffuse the narrative. More than that the paper looks at how the patriarchal figure of Sarao Takase creates identities for his children and how these identities seem to fate them for unhappiness. The paper also examines the character of Sui Minowa and discusses how she has been marked by her relationship with Sarao.

From the Paper
"Until fairly recently, Japanese women were deprived a voice in their nation's literary canon. However, shifting social and cultural tides have gradually changed things for the better. As a result, lovers of literature have been blessed with the emergence of bright new female talents like Banana Yoshimoto (1990), whose text, N.P., is a clever study of fate and of the tragedy that comes with being burdened with an identify crafted by someone else. In examining Yoshimoto's 1990 opus, this paper will argue that her book - albeit in a discursive, indirect way - is a commentary on traditional, patriarchal Japanese society and how fathers assign to their children - especially to their daughters - identities they must grapple with all their lives. "

Tags:banana, yoshimoto, fate

Abstract
This paper discusses the Banana War and the role of the major players over the eight year dispute. The paper examines the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its paradoxical mandate to have 'fair' competition and provide an arena for objective negotiations. The paper shows how the Banana War highlighted the dynamics of globalization, the workings of the WTO and the politics of international economic activities.

Outline:
Introduction
Dynamics of the Banana War
World Trade Organization: Role in the Banana War and Dispute-Settlement
'Players' of the Banana War
Conclusion: The 'Banana Split'

From the Paper
"The 'Banana War' provides the platform to explore the concept of international economics, within the paradigm of political economics. That is, with a history embedded in colonialism, which some say caused the economic collapse of African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries (Capella, 2005); shouldn't the EU be responsible for the economic health of these regions? If so, preferential treatment to these regions, was not illegal, but was in-fact justified. However, in a globalized world, with the laws of demand and supply dictating economic policy, should an uncompetitive player be allowed to remain in the market, due to protectionism? If no, then the US was well within its right to seek retribution for losses they incurred. These complex issues and questions will be analyzed and answered in the following sections."

Tags:African, Caribbean, Pacific, World, Trade, Organization, globalization, free, trade, policies, import, export

Abstract
The paper explains that life cycle assessment is a tool to assess the extent of burden caused on the environment by a commodity (in this case, bananas). The main environmental concerns when growing bananas is the use of land and water. The greater the demand for the product, the more quality and quantity of fertilizers and pesticides are needed, the use of which causes the soil quality to deteriorate. The paper uses tables to show the uses and consequences of resources used in the production, storage and distribution of bananas. In conclusion, the writer recommends that environmentally friendly modes of transportation should be used to transport commodities like bananas and that proper planning based on demand and supply analysis would prevent the need for storage and consequent refrigeration, thereby using less electricity.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Life Cycle Analysis of Banana
- Definition of Problem
Inputs and Outputs of Banana
1. Cultivation
Table - I Inputs for Banana
2. Storage After the Yield
3. Mass Transportation
Table - II Inputs for Mass Transportation of Bananas
4. Sub - Storage Before the Distribution
5. Distribution at the Retail Outlets
6. Storage at Retail Outlets & Sales
7. Consumption & Disposal of Waste
Discussion on the Environmental Burden
Conclusions and Recommendations

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"Year after year harvesting of crops and plantation deteriorates the soil quality and as a result of this the nutrient content of the plants and crops falls below the required level. Thirteen elements are absolutely essential for the growth, development and maturation of plants. ( HLS Tandon, 1995) These are: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulfur, Calcium, Magnesium, Boron, Chlorine, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum and Zinc. Repeated harvests cause depletion of these element contents in the soil and necessitate the use of fertilizers. The plantations are to be protected against the diseases caused by warms and pests by using pesticides. Over the years the requirement of these chemicals in harvesting of almost all types of crops and plants are increasing with the increasing demand for food items. The commercial companies around the globe exploting this rise in demand of fertilizer and pesticides. They invent new products and aggressively marketing them and producing them in mass quantity in their facilities located around the globe. The manufacturing, storage, transportation and use of hazardous chemicals for manufacturing these fertilizer and pesticides imposes lot of environmental burden. The emissions hazardous chemical gases from these facilities pollute the atmosphere depriving the humane being one of their vital needs of fresh air for breathing. The people living around thee facilities and the workers apply these fertilizer and pesticides to the plants, manufacturing, transporting are all affected by these chemicals and develop serious health problems. The liquid effluents send out from these facilities cause eutrophication and acidification of lakes and other water resources. (Gilbert M. Masters, 1995). These effluents mix oxygen-demanding wastes and water born diseases creating pathogens in to water resources. Artificial production of the thirteen elements discussed earlier is one of the reasons for the increase in Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the water resources near to these facilities."

Tags:insecticides, fertilizers, plantain

Abstract
This paper traces the history of the Chiquita banana back to the United Fruit Company in 1899. In addition to giving a detailed history of the Chiquita banana, this essay explores the history of its advertising department, beginning with the first commercial depicting the Chiquita banana in 1945. The paper describes the early advertisements, which were aimed at creating a demand for brand-name bananas. The paper also discusses the different women who played the the Chiquita banana woman in the various commercials and includes multiple illustrations of Chiquita banana advertisements over the years.

From the Paper
"Advertising in the 1950's also included ads for more Chiquita banana recipes. The recipes and concoctions included banana split ideas, the banana and jelly sandwich, banana and orange slices, mashed banana in milk, banana and pineapple juice, and banana pancakes. Nearly all the ads promote the banana as a healthy, nutritious, and low calorie food. Other advertisements from the period promote Chiquita bananas for weight loss, infants, growing children, people with gastric problems, and for vitality. Moreover, another print advert was in the form of a comic strip and promoted bananas as a source for energy. The strip was entitled 'Chiquita to the Rescue (See Figure 3).' It featured two kids coming out of baseball practice whom are exhausted. They are talking about how they do not know how they are going to make the team when Chiquita shows up and gives them both a banana. After they eat the bananas the kids become so energized they have a race all the way home. United Fruit also promoted Chiquita bananas in schools all across the country. Millions of packets of banana literature were sent out to schools to promote the fruit."

Tags:fruit enterprise company advertising, united fruit, commercial jingle

Abstract
This paper reviews and critiques Terry Woo's novel, "The Banana Boys", a about Chinese born Canadian youths, or as they are known, by what many consider a derogatory term, 'banana boys.' According to the paper, this term refers to educated, middle class, 'yellow' or Chinese on the outside, but 'white', or Canadian inside. This story is about five young men, who became friends at university and who are all 'banana boys.' The novel recounts their adventures together and how each of the boys has a distinct way of dealing with his identity of a 'banana boy', implying that there is no single Asia-Canadian experience.

From the Paper
" 'The Banana Boys', a fiction book by Terry Woo is a story about Chinese born Canadian youths, or as they are known, by what many consider a derogatory term, `banana boys' - educated, middle class, `yellow' or Chinese on the outside, but `white', or Canadian inside. This story is about five young men, who became friends at university and who are all `banana boys': Luke, Dave, Shel, Mike, and Rick. The story begins with the suicide of one of the boys, Rick whose funeral brings the other four together. The book recounts their adventures together: the time spent at the University of Waterloo, the excessive drinking, the search for love..."

Tags:books, literature, canadian chinese

Abstract
This paper examines Terry Woo's "The Banana Boys", a fiction book about Chinese born Canadian youths. The derogatory term, 'banana boy', refers to the fact that they are 'yellow' (that is, Chinese) on the outside, but 'white' (that is, Canadian) inside. The paper discusses how each of the boys has a distinct way of dealing with his identity of a 'banana boy', implying that there is no single Asian-Canadian experience. Finally, the paper adds that the book is relevant not only to the Chinese community in Canada but to the larger Canadian community as well, made up, to a large extent, of immigrants and their children.

From the Paper
"This book is of great relevance both to the Chinese-Canadian and to all other Canadians too. It is a unique work of literature that tells a story of the Chinese Canadians in present time, and their attempts to carve a unique identity for themselves, each of the boys in his own way. They may have tried hard to fit in with the "Chinese" identity or the "Canadian" identity, but there will never be a distinct group for them to fit in completely and fully belong. The "Chinese" and the "Canadians" do not quite claim them as their own, so they search for their own unique identity in pop culture. Many Asian Canadians who have been born in this country or who group up here may find that the 'banana boys' resemble them in many ways, and that the experiences of the 'banana boys' with racism, culture, work, etc. are also their own experiences. Furthermore, other Canadians who are also coming from different cultures may find that the book appeals to them too. The children of immigrants are often faced with identity questions much like the characters of "Banana Boys", and the silent cultural clash is something many experience."

Tags:Chinese-Canadian literature minority immigrant immigration, second generation

Abstract
This paper seeks to examine the eight year dispute between the United States (US) and European Union (EU), which was called the 'Banana Wars'. Although it was not a traditional war in the general sense of the word, the paper describes it as having one of the most prolific implications for international trade and impacted international political economics more so than any other activity in this time period.

From the Paper
"International political economics is one of the few social sciences that analyze the political implications of actions within an economic realm on an international sphere. Hence it is a useful analytical tool to understanding historical events/crisis/agreements reached on a global scale. This paper seeks to examine, the eight year dispute between the United States (US) and European Union (EU), which was called the `Banana Wars'. Although it was not a traditional war in the general sense of the word, it..."

Tags:international, political, economics

Abstract
This paper reviews "The Banana Men" (Lester Langley and Thomas Schoonover) which delivers an account of American involvement and goals of imperialism in Central America during the late 19th and early twentieth century. The book describes the operations of U.S. politicians seeking relief from the pre-depression era in the economy of Central America. The paper shows that highlighted in the tale of "The Banana Men" are the nations of Honduras and Nicaragua, including the struggles each nation experienced during the time. The paper looks at how the book explains how Langley and Schoonover elaborate on America's goals of imperialism in Central America during the early 1900s and focus on the plights of individuals affected by such actions. Much rebellion and violent political disruptions and battles occurred as a result of U.S. involvement and the actions of political dictators and mercenaries.

From the Paper
"Lester Langley tells the story of the "Banana Men" through the eyes and ideas of many different people. The novel explores the mindset of fruit producing corporations in Central America, American entrepreneurs coming to Central America for prosperity and adventure and the autonomous Central American dictators that controlled the politics of the country. The work discusses the history and background of the countries Honduras and Nicaragua from the early 1880's to approximately 1930. The book does not elaborate on foreign affairs or American involvement of the politics of other Central American countries, perhaps limiting it's effectiveness in perspective. It does however reveal American interest in turning attention away from the receding economy within the borders of the U.S."

Tags:UFCO, Andrew, Preston, Lorenzo, Baker, Minor, Keith, Sam, Zemurray, Cuyamel, Jose, Zalaya

Abstract
Analysis of the international trade dispute of the 1990s. How trade wars progress. The difficulty of achieving international agreements and enforcement. Long-term ramifications of trade policy. Examines the underlying ussues of the Banana Wars. How an agreement was reached, and impediments to implementing it. Effects of agreement on the banana industry.

From the Paper
"Introduction
Although the globalization of trade has opened up new markets for many companies, and provided the opportunity for diversification that has provided companies with some insulation during economic downturns, international trade does not always progress smoothly. Single countries can impose trade barriers to protect their own industries or in retaliation for barriers in other markets, and entire countries can join together to create cartels (such as the OPEC) or trading blocs (NAFTA and the EU, for example) that provide specific benefits to members. The World Trade Organization (WTO) evolved from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and has recently been tested as an arbiter of international dispute. The so-called banana wars of the 1990s provide an example of how trade wars progress, how ..."

Abstract
An examination of the business development plan currently employed by Dole Bananas. This analysis asks how well Dole is doing against others in the banana business and from what other directions Dole may face competition in the future. The paper discusses how well it is prepared to meet those challenges.

From the Paper
"Chiquita is indeed Dole s major competitor at least in terms of banana sales (it is not a significant competitor in terms of pineapples, for example) and the two companies have clearly tried in recent years to differentiate themselves from each other so as to grab a larger share of the market. This is difficult for the two companies to do because without meaning to disparage the curving yellow fruit that nutritionists and kids both find to be close to the perfect food what both companies are selling is basically the same. What Dole and Chiquita have had to do, as a result (as would any two other companies in their situation) is to try to find a way to convince the public that their products really aren t the same after all."

Tags:market, competition, strategy, management, Chiquita