Abstract This paper discusses the phenomenon of the black bear's reappearance in the state of New Jersey. It gives a description of the bear's eating and hunting habits and looks at the problem of poaching and extinction facing this species. The paper describes the growth pattern the bears follow, its reproduction rate and relation to its offspring. It also looks at wildlife control problems facing the authorities.
From the Paper "The black bear, ursus americanus, has made a comeback in the state of New Jersey. The black bear is the smallest and most widely distributed member of the bear family. (Barker 143) It has several color phases and is usually black and shiny. Their weight normally is about 200 to 300 pounds, although 600-pound specimens have been reported. Their total length is 4 ? to 6 ? feet. The male is solitary most of the year, but during mating season, he may choose one or more females to be with. The cubs are born in January or February while the mother is hibernating. Usually two cubs are in a litter but sometimes only one is born and, as many as five can be born, which is rare."
Abstract This paper analyzes the Vermont Teddy Bear Company's history and describes the internal and external environmental scanning process used to evaluate its opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses. An EFAS and an IFAS table are included.
From the Paper "In The Vermont Teddy Bear Company Challenges Facing a New CEO the authors tell the story of the company's beginnings its innovative Bear-Gram concept-a teddy bear packaged with candies and a personal gift card delivered in a ..."
Abstract The paper explores how humans pose a threat to the survival of the earth. The paper discusses the problem of global warming. Although some deny that it is a problem, this paper argues that it is indeed a problem, and that it poses a massive threat to the earth, and specifically, to polar bears.
Abstract The paper explores the debate over whether it is timely to remove the grizzly bear's federal status as an endangered species and relates that despite many claims that the bears are on a path to recovery, their numbers are still at dangerous levels. The paper addresses the growing concerns over bears hunted outside of their recovery zone, as well as the worry that delisting the bears will set the precedent that other still-endangered species can be removed once arbitrarily set "goals" are achieved. The paper also considers the concerns arising over the damaging of the bear's habitat and concludes that the retention of the Yellowstone grizzly bear on the list of endangered animals must be of paramount environmentalist concern.
From the Paper "Grizzly bears numbered in the tens of thousands in the early decades of the pioneering of the Americas. Since then, their numbers have fallen drastically to, by some estimates, no more than 1,200. Even more alarming, these bears which previously lived on several million acres of land now find themselves occupying as little as 1 to 2 percent of their previous habitat. In response, these bears were placed under the protection of the Endangered Species Act in July of 1975 (Hagarty). Under this act, the grizzlies were protected in two distinct ways: the first protected the bears physically from being, "harass[ed], harm[ed], pursue[d], hunt[ed], [shot], wound[ed], kill[ed], trap[ed], capture[d], or collect[ed]", according to the text of the act (Hagarty). The second protected specifically their habitat from development."
Tags: endangered, species, hunting, recovery, zone, habitat, whitebark, pine
Abstract This paper discusses how global warming is threatening the polar bear population. It describes the historical threat of humans to polar bears and how global warming is forcing some polar bear populations to move south and inland in their search for more ample food supplies and therefore into contact with humans. The paper briefly looks at possible solutions to the problem.
Table of Contents:
How Global Warming is Threatening Polar Bears The Historic Human Threat
Global Warming: Humans vs. Polar Bears Conclusion
From the Paper "Protecting the polar bear from the direct and indirect threats posed by global warming is going to require a multi-national effort. First, the nations of the world, particularly those with a stake in protecting polar bears, must become more serious about global warming. For example, the United States can sign and adhere to the Kyoto Protocol, which calls for the reduction of harmful greenhouse gases, among other measures. A decade after this landmark agreement was first struck, the U.S. is still not a signatory, even though it only calls for a 5 percent reduction in emissions by industrialized nations (Hillman, et.al., 168). The U.S. is also the world's largest producer of carbon emissions, as the average American's carbon contribution is five time the world average (Hillman, et.al., 35)."
Abstract This paper takes an historical look at what the framers of the U.S. Constitution meant regarding the right to keep and bear arms and looks at some of the controversial issues associated with this right. The paper then uses this information to present arguments favoring the right to bear arms. The paper also contrasts American policy on the right to bear arms with that of other countries and uses this contrast to further support the argument that American citizens should and do have the right to keep and bear arms.
From the Paper "When the Constitution went up for ratification, there was much debate in state conventions and two opposing forces emerged. One of the sides was the Antifederalists, who were against the government having the power to dispossess individuals of their rights such as the right to keep and bear arms. The other side was the Federalists, who were desperately trying to have the Constitution ratified and maintain a centralized standing army. The Federalists guaranteed that people would be armed so that they could stop a tyrannical standing army. The Anti-federalists were concerned that people could be overwhelmed by the established standing army without one explicitly written right preserving the individual to keep and bear arms."
Abstract This paper explains that, today, the interpretation of the amendment has polarized the American people into two different views: (1) Those opposed to private ownership of firearms argue that there is no individual right to bear arms because the Second Amendment refers to the people's collective right as a members of a well-regulated State militia, and (2) those in favor hold that individuals may bring claims or raise challenges based on a violation of their rights under the Second Amendment. The author points out that the "rights of the people" means the rights of individuals; the right to keep and bear arms is an individual right, just as are all rights in the first ten amendments, the Bill of Rights. The paper relates that the phrase "keep arms" at the time of the writing of the United States Constitution usually indicated the private ownership and retention of arms by individuals as individuals, not the stockpiling of arms by a government or its soldiers.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Background
Constitutional Interpretation
"The Right of the People"
"To Keep and Bear Arms"
"A Well Regulated Militia, Being Necessary to the Security of a Free State"
Conclusion
From the Paper "When "right" is used together with "the people" the right must belong to individuals because people are not a State or the Militia. Evidence shows that the only truly "collective" use of the "the people" at the time of the Founding was to refer to the people as they existed apart from government or any service to it. For example, the Declaration of Independence refers to "one People" dissolving their political bonds with another and forming their own nation, and "We the people" created the Constitution in ratifying conventions chosen "by the People" of each State. Thus, when "the right of the people" appears in the Constitution, it indicates a personal right of individuals, whether that be a right to assemble and petition, to be secure in one's person and property, or to keep and bear arms."
Tags: interpretation, individual, militia, violation, bill
Abstract Often things that we experience as children impact the way we develop as adults. The paper shows that in Judith Minty's "Killing the Bear," a woman painfully comes to grips with a loss of security from her childhood. She combines the past and present, representing her great loss as a bear that she has come into contact with. The paper shows that in order for her to regain her security and power as an adult, she must defeat the bear, which is a symbol of her loss.
From the Paper "Over time, the woman has developed an obsession with bears, both healthy and unhealthy. She gathers information about people honoring and worshiping the animal: the Gilyak tribe honors him, Ainus women suckle the cubs, in Lapland he was the King of Beasts. (91) Yet, she also collects stories which show the bear as a cold-blooded killer, and always with the use of its claws. In the travelogue about Alaska, "his claws stretched out like fingers" and "with the sweep of a paw, he split open the head of the other" (91)."
Abstract The writer explains that, in simple terms, a bull market occurs when there is a steady upward trend in the stocks almost across the board and a bear market is declared when there is a steady decline in stock values that lasts longer than short term. The paper explores how these markets are determined throughout the stock market's history. The paper concludes that having an understanding of the bear and bull markets is an essential ingredient to entering the stock market with confidence.
Outline:
Introduction
The Problem
What to Buy in a Bull Market
What to buy in a Bear Market
Conclusion
From the Paper "When it comes to the stock market many Americans are confused about what it involves, how it works and what the different markets mean. Even those that invest their hard earned money into the stock market often turn to their broker for advice and leave it to that broker to handle it for them. Whether one is a serious investor, a hobbyist or planning on becoming a stock broker it is important to understand certain terms and elements about the market. One of the more interesting debates when it comes to the stock market is in deciding whether a bull or bear market has occurred. Analysts around the nation gather in front of historic records, examine current trends and with their most serious face pronounce a bull or bear market depending on how they have interpreted those elements."
Abstract This paper relates that Vanderhaeghe's own past is clearly an important factor in the themes that he explores as well as in the setting, plot and character elements of his stories. The paper discusses the character of Dieter, from "Dancing Bear", who is an old man that dreams of his younger self and the experiences he had with bears. The paper also shows how the social and literary contexts of the Canadian prairies in the second half of the twentieth century influenced Vanderhaeghe when he wrote "Dancing Bear".
From the Paper "As someone who has lived in Saskatchewan for most of his life, Guy Vanderhaeghe is very adept at describing characters and scenes that evoke the Canadian prairies in the twentieth century. This knowledge of and pride in his home province is particularly evident in his short story, Dancing Bear. Vanderhaeghe's own past is clearly an important factor in his work, both in relation to the themes that he explores as well as in the setting, plot and character elements of these stories (Parker). Additionally, the social and literary contexts of the Canadian prairies in the second half of the 20th century have affected Dancing Bear specifically, and Vanderhaeghe's work in general."
Tags: Canada, prairies, Dieter, youth, setting, plot, character
Abstract This paper reveals that as a result of continued development, poaching, and destruction of habitat, only a scant 1 percent of grizzly bears remained until they were finally granted federal protection. The paper discusses the debate over whether or not the bear's federal status can be removed as an endangered species. The paper considers the fact that although Yellowstone grizzlies are on a path to recovery, their numbers are still at dangerous levels. Concerns over the damage being done to the grizzly's habitat and food sources are also considered. The paper contends that to protect their lives and their habitat, the Bush administration's policy of ceaseless gas and oil development must be ceased, while retaining the Yellowstone grizzly bear on the list of endangered animals must be of paramount environmentalist concern.
From the Paper "Grizzly bears numbered in the tens of thousands in the early decades of the pioneering of the Americas. Since then, their numbers have fallen drastically to, by some estimates, no more than 1,200. Even more alarming, these bears which previously lived on several million acres of land now find themselves occupying as little as 1 to 2 percent of their previous habitat. In response, these bears were placed under the protection of the Endangered Species Act in July of 1975. Under this act, the grizzlies are protected in two distinct ways: first, humans may not, "harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect" the bears, according to the text of the act (Ryan & Schuler). Secondly, the act specifically protects against the development of existing grizzlies' habitation."
Abstract This paper examines the second amendment of the United States Bill of Rights, namely the right to bear arms. It explores Thomas Jefferson and the Continental Congress's development of the American Constitution. The paper describes the current debate if the right to bear arms is being misused or misinterpreted.
From the Paper "When the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence in 1776 they broke away from one of the most powerful nations in the world at the time, with the signing and ratification of the Bill of Right and the Constitution they brought forward a series of legal documents that were envisioned to provide for any instance and grievance they had felt under Great Britain. Moreover, the idea of removing themselves from any contact with Great Britain was to secure a free future from the tyranny of the Crown."
Abstract This paper examines the eating and sleeping habits of bears including their hunting and hibernation customs. It also looks at their mating habits and the "relationships" between mates and offspring. A physical appearance of each type of bear is provided through photographs.
From the Paper "Bears are animals that are found all over the world. No matter what the climate, you can find a species. Most bears have the same features; powerfully built bodies, long heads, short rounded ears, and small eyes (Grizmick's Encyclopedia). Most bears also have five long toes with arched claws that are incredibly sharp. In this paper I have decided to discuss the three most predominant species. ? No other animal has made such a strong impression on the peoples of the Northern Hemisphere; as long as the lion was still unknown, the bear was considered to be the king of beasts. (Grizmick's Encyclopedia).? "
Abstract This paper presents an overview of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, looking first at the company's history, its successful growth as a small business and subsequent financial challenges it faced as the company expanded. The paper briefly looks at the CEOs at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company and their effectiveness in meeting the challenges of growth and expansion and then provides a SWOT analysis of the company.
From the Paper "With this growth and expansion, expenses and finances started to become an issue. Prior to 1994, during the times of double digit growth and sales increases, there was little to be concerned about, but when sales did not meet with projected growth, the time came for the need of professional management. In 1995 Sortino stepped down from the Chief Executive Officer position and relinquished it to R. Patrick Burns. After turning VTBC around and showing a profit in 1996, Burn's changed the company in many ways by changing the name, shifting away from Bear-Gram in favor of retail outlets, and downsizing."
Abstract This paper analyzes the differences between the American economy of 1970 and today, when it compares the two "secular" rather than a "cyclical" bear markets. It illustrates the structural changes in the economy, and the possibility that problems with the nature of government or industry will curtail investment until the problems are resolved.
From the Paper "A recent advertisement for a mutual fund featured a picture of a tricycle. The caption read, "In 1973, our mutual fund managers were riding out a bear market. What was your mutual fund riding"? The point was well made ? many features of the 1973-1975 bear market resemble the woes of the current stock market. Analysts, keen on every new opportunity to convince investors that the worst is over, do so in their own interest. A good understanding of the last long-term recession is instrumental in gaining insight into where we will find the end of the current one. As such, it is important to remember this era in American history when evaluating potential courses of action either as an investor or as a business leader. However, the many differences between the economy of the 1970's and today's economy should temper our perspective."
