Abstract The topic of this research paper focuses on a species that is closely associated with freshwater ecosystems for a major portion of its lifecycle. This paper looks at the North American Beaver in this context. Scientific and common name(s) as well as details concerning morphology, physiology, geographic distribution, abundance, habitat preferences, characteristics, life history and predator/prey relationships are all addressed.
Abstract The paper describes Beaver Street Fisheries (BSF)'s company personnel, processes and systems integral to how the company handles and conducts its business accounting cycle. The paper highlights how the accounting cycle can be very confusing as well as complicated. The paper also shows how the use of automated accounting systems in Beaver Street Fisheries lightens the burden considerably.
Outline:
Company Descriptions: Personnel
Accounting Processes
Integration of Personnel and Accounting Systems
Conclusion
From the Paper "There are actually twelve accounting, administrative, and executive employees. Of these twelve employees, only three come in direct contact with the accounting cycle procedures while the remaining executives are responsible for handling certain other company reports and supporting documents. The Company's Chief Financial Controller Officer, or CFO, the Assistant CFO, or CFA, and the Information Technology Manager, or IT [pronounciation: eye-tee] are the three directly involved in the accounting cycle processes at BSF. Keep in mind that the IT is only responsible for processing or working with the company computer systems, and he really has no other duties actually involved with the accounting process."
Tags: transactions, statements, payroll, payments, data
Abstract The paper contrasts the situation comedy television shows "All in the Family" and "Leave It to Beaver" as cultural texts. The paper shows how the focus of both shows is on the American family. The paper explains how the shows highlight the differences between the 1950's and the 1970's.
From the Paper "The purpose of this essay is to compare the cultural narratives presented in two very different television situation comedies. The first is "Leave It to Beaver," a series both praised for its family-bolstering innocence and panned for is homogenized sappiness. The second show is "All in the Family" a program characterized as having brought up issues to many families that they had never talked about before."
Tags: television, Leave It to Beaver, All in the Family
Abstract This paper examines the stereotypes and gender ideologies surrounding popular television shows. It speaks specifically of the father role and how its portrayal has changed over time, as well as the family in general. Compares the 1950's show "Leave it to Beaver" to the modern show "The Cosby Show".
From the Paper "In a day where you can sit down and watch any number of shows representing the absent father, the womanizing father, the couch potato father, or any combination of the three, shows "Leave it to Beaver" of the 1950's and "The Cosby Show" of the 1980's and 1990's seem to offer a refreshing alternative. Both shows were popular and influential in their time, centered on the dynamics of a nuclear family. In examining the father role portrayed in an episode of each show, one can see that while our definitions and ideas of a "family" have changed through time, we still have a long way to go before we move away from the male stereotypes that infiltrate our lives through our television sets."
Tags:beaver, cosby, gender, leave, media, show, stereotypes, television
Abstract This paper provides an overview of Raytheon, an analysis of the strategic management views of Gary Hamel and C. K. Prahalad compared to Michael Porter's views as discussed in Graham Beaver's 1998 case study, "Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest," a discussion of how Raytheon can achieve a competitive advantage in the environmental protection industry in light of its defense-related focus in the past, followed by an evaluation of the future role of strategic innovation at Raytheon. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
From the Paper "Strategic management has received much attention over the past few decades, due in large part to books by Michael Porter and Stephen Robbins that provide a number of frameworks for leaders to use to help guide their organizations through these changing times. In the case of Raytheon, this strategic management has been focused on responding to opportunities and in some cases, creating opportunities, by concentrating on their core competencies. In the case of Raytheon, however, it would seem that these core competencies are not so much the strategic planning involved, but rather the ability to jump on a chance when it comes along and through positioning itself according to the demands of the markets it serves."
Abstract This paper is about one of the key themes of "White Fang": the struggle between man and wolf to tame the savage beast. The author uses the theme to define the central relationship in the book, and how that theme creates a number of conflicts that relate to the pair's ability to win the race. The author concludes that overcoming their divisions is central to the race, and central to the development of their relationship.
From the Paper "There are few instances where man can successfully work with nature to achieve a goal set solely by man. Though man may use the movement of a river for power, he is hardly successful at attempting to force the direction of the river itself without dire complications. This is similar to the relationship between man and wolf. Though it is clear that they may have common interests and common needs, including the pursuit of food and the necessity of shelter, little success can be found by attempting to shape the will of the wolf. Perhaps this is where White Fang's dog blood bends his character; he finds it easier than the reader might expect to make choices that benefit Weedon, much to the surprise of the reader. It becomes necessary to accept the slow domestication of White Fang as a premise for their relationship, and this deliberate process is determined by the will of both man and wolf (Sinclair 124)."
Abstract Discusses prejudices in media representation of women. Distinctions based on gender & race in television shows & films. Traditional view of women as "domestic." Examples of early television shows (Donna Reed Show, Leave it to Beaver). Changing image in the 1970s.. Lack of black women in TV shows, and the image of African American women in 1970s TV as one-dimensional. Films discussed include Cleopatra Jones, Sugar Hill and The Color Purple. Women as images of male fantasy.
From the Paper "Gender and race intersect in media representations and in real life as well. The feminist movement took the methods of the Civil Rights Movement to heart in agitating for change, just as blacks had done before. The relative positions of women and blacks show both similarities and differences. Women actually constitute a majority in society yet still face discrimination, while racial minorities face discrimination for different reasons. Yet, both groups are seen as less able and less worthy than the white male, suggesting that the plight of black women in particular involves a double dose of discrimination. Distinctions based on both gender and race and on the two in conjunction can be seen in our popular culture, notably in films and television shows that offer particular views of both women and people of color and especially women of color that do not ..."
Abstract This paper explores the many mammal species which can be found in Michigan. The paper studies how they have evolved to live in the Michigan area and live off the land. The paper also includes a general discussion of the geological history of the Michigan area. The paper begins by exploring those animals which are now extinct.
From the Paper "It has been suggested that the mammoths and mastodons, in particular, were drawn to Michigan because of the many salt seeps and the many sources of shallow water, from which they could drink. These mammoths and mastodons may therefore have been migratory in their behavior, and stayed in the Michigan area due to the well-suited surroundings. Around 10,000 years ago, these large mammals became extinct in the Michigan area (in common with their extinction in most of the rest of the world)."
Abstract This paper examines several research studies on the sexual and mating habits of orangutans, langur monkeys, bonobos and chimpanzees, each of which concluded that the sexual and reproductive behaviors of these primates is abnormal when the animals live in captivity.
From the Paper "Human researchers have always been deeply fascinated with primate behaviors because they are of much closer genetic relation than any other animals. Likewise, the studies of sexuality and mating social behaviors are of particular interest to people because, within human social structures, this area remains both mysterious and untamed, and at the same time entirely necessary for the survival of human relationships and survival of the species. Parallels that may offer some understanding of our own sexual and mating habits can be found in the observations made of Orangutans, Langur Monkeys, Bonobos, and Chimpanzees by various researchers."
Abstract This paper discusses the negative effects the media can have on children and adolescents. The paper reviews an article, "Adolescents and the Mass Media: From ?Leave It to Beaver? to ?Beverly Hills 90210'", written by Donald Roberts. The paper discusses the impact that violence and sex in the media has had on youth and stresses that too few studies have been conducted to specifically determine the correlation between content and consequent behavior.
From the Paper "One of the most controversial subjects in the past decade has been whether or not the media, namely television and film, are having a negative effect on children. Although a number of studies have been conducted on this topic, the jury is still deliberating, since research results conflict due to the way the studies are conducted or because of the many different variables involved. In his article ?Adolescents and the Mass Media: From "Leave It to Beaver" to ?Beverly Hills 90210,?? (1993) Donald Roberts discusses the impact that violence and sex in the media has had on youth and stresses that too few studies have been conducted to specifically determine the correlation between content and consequent behavior. Further, much of the research done is flawed or biased. Roberts does believe, however, that even if a small number of teens are being negatively impacted--and most likely this is true--it would pay to take some steps to change the situation."
Abstract "White Fang", written over 90 years ago by Jack London, tells the story of man's survival in the Alaskan wilderness. This paper discusses the content of the story and the relationship that developed between man and wolf.
From the Paper "As the Indians took the cub and his dog-mother back to their camp, he seemed to consider these "fire-makers" as some sort of gods. And, here, he met what would become his worst enemy, another cub named Lip-lip. All the other dogs in the camp seemed to side with Lip-lip, and thus White Fang had nothing but enemies. It was undoubtedly the wild wolf strain in him that alienated the other dogs. Strange, but one wonders whether Jack London had intended to do more than paint the frozen Yukon for us, but demonstrated, through the dogs and wolves how difficult it is for different breeds to get along- human as well as animal."
This paper examines the writings of Adam Smith and Karl Marx by reviewing their positions on joint-stock companies and Adam Smith's famous deer-beaver argument.
Abstract This paper explains that Adam Smith thought that the separation of ownership and control raised serious questions about the management of joint-stock companies and led him to analyze the agency problem. The author points out that Adam Smith and Karl Marx agree that an advantage of the joint-stock company is that it allows entrepreneurs to put together large sums of money and capital; furthermore, Marx concludes that the joint-stock form leads to a "tremendous expansion in the scale of production and enterprises, which would be impossible for individual capitals." The paper states that Karl Marx would have called Adam Smith's hunters simple commodity producers with each hunting with his own relatively simple weapon in a forest, which is open to all, and satisfying his needs by exchanging his excess catch against the products of other hunters.
From the Paper "Competition is another quantitative aspect of economics. One first needs to examine the conditions under which exchange ratios would correspond exactly to labor -time ratios. We begin with Adam Smith's famous deer-beaver example, "If among a nation of hunters, for example, it usually costs twice the labor to kill a beaver which it does to kill a deer, one beaver should naturally exchange for or be worth two deer. It is natural that what is usually the produce of two days' or two hours' labor, should be worth double of what is usually the produce of one days' or one hours' labor.""
Abstract This paper explains that the one common theme, found in both stories, is the presence of the "all powerful", which, in the "Old-Man-in-the-Sky", was the one who had complete control over all things on earth and, in the Norse story, was father eternity who had control over the world. The author points out that some of the key features of the "Old-Man-in-the-Sky" myth are the distinction placed on the white man as inherently different from the Native Americans and the essential part played by a beaver, an otter, a bear and a buffalo, which are found in the area the Salish people lived (northern parts of Washington stretching to Montana). The paper states that both of these myths reflect the cultures of the people who adopted them and help explain why each society performs the way they do.
From the Paper "The second of the creation myths comes from the Salish Native American Tribe and sometimes called the Flatheads. There are only two main characters to this story, Old-Man-in-the-Sky, and Old Man Coyote. This story begins with the world already created by Old-Man-in-the-Sky. After creating the world, Old-Man-in-the-Sky drained off the water and collected it into the "big salt holes" to from the oceans, and the land dried out except for the lakes and rivers. One day Old man Coyote became lonely and went up to the sky world and would talk to Old-Man-in-the-Sky."
Abstract This paper reviews the importance of the economic basis for fur trading in the new American west, as it allowed a profitable supply of furs that wealthy Europeans sought after. With this growing demand for furs, pioneers and fur trappers became interested in finding and selling these furs for immense profits. Furthermore, after the near extinction of the beavers west of the Mississippi it became clear that fur traders had a great deal of knowledge about the terrain and landscape of the unexplored west.
From the Paper "This historical study will examine the impact of the fur trade on the American frontier west. The economic demand for furs in the "New World" were highly sought after luxury commodities, which gave pioneers an incentive to move west. By actively collecting and trapping furs over the great expanse of frontier land, pioneers and fur traders could effectively build settlements through high profits. In essence, the fur trading industry was an important economic way of life for settlers eager to build the American west. The economic affect that fur trading had on the American west can be found through supply and demand. The demand for furs in Europe was growing in the early 19th century, since many of the furs were slowly diminishing due to over hunting."
Abstract The paper analyzes how people naturally seek out partners in an effort to be a part of a couple, and so they find other couples fascinating, watching them, observing them, and silently comparing their experiences together with their own. The paper examines how the history of couples on television, especially in America, serves as an intriguing study into American culture and values in general. The paper describes how couples on television have been portrayed differently over the decades as American beliefs and values have changed. The paper proposes that to study the history of couples on television is to study American attitudes toward a variety of social institutions and situations.
From the Paper "Perhaps the first famous television couple in America was the duo of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. Exploding onto American television screens in the early 1950s, Lucy and Desi were unique in that they not only played a married couple on television, but they were also married in real life (Douglas, 2003). Because of this real life connection, the Lucy and Desi duo was a particular source of fascination to the American public for many years. People wanted to watch Lucy and Desi to see not only what unbelievable exploits they would get into week after week, but to see if any part of their real life relationship was translated onto the television screen."
Tags: Leave, it, to, Beaver, I, Love, Lucy, The, Honeymooners, The, Ozzie, and, Harriet, Show
