Abstract
The paper examines the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) technology. The paper also discusses the approaching transition to third-generation (3G) networks, which are the third generation of mobile phone standards and technology, superseding 2.5G. 3G is based on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) family of standards under the IMT-2000, the paper explains, and enables network operators to offer users a wider range of more advanced services while achieving greater network capacity through improved spectral efficiency. The paper notes that 3G services include wide-area wireless voice telephony, video calls, and broadband wireless data, all in a mobile environment. The paper concludes that 3G mobile communications systems are capable of bringing high-quality mobile multimedia services to a mass market.

Outline:
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)
Third Generation (3G)
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)
3G Evolution (Pre-4G)
Evolution from 2G to 3G
From 2G to 2.5G (GPRS)
Works Cited

From the Paper
"One of the major new third-generation (3G) mobile systems being developed within the global IMT-2000 framework is the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), which has been standardized by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). UMTS makes use of UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA) as the basis for a global terrestrial radio access network. Europe and Japan are implementing UTRA in the paired bands 1920-1980 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz. Europe also has decided to implement UTRA in the unpaired bands 1900-1920 MHz and 2010-2025 MHz. UMTS combines key elements of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)--about 80 percent of today's digital mobile market is TDMA-based--and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technologies with an integrated satellite component to deliver wideband multimedia capabilities over mobile communications networks."

Tags:GPRS, wireless, UMTS, EDGE

Abstract
This paper discusses the 1997 movie, "The Edge" starring Alek Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins. The paper explores the use of symbolism and the types of conflicts found in the movie, such as man vs. himself, man vs. nature and man vs. man.

From the Paper
"In the movie, "The Edge", starring Alek Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins, the bear symbolizes nature's true power over man. The bear provides the main source of conflict in the movie. Nature is seen as the enemy of the millionaire and his employee as they struggle with hunger, cold and a man-eating bear when their plane crashes in a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness. The bear is indifferent to the weather and satisfies its hunger by consuming one of the three survivors of the plane crash..."

Tags:The edge, movie, anthony hopkins, alek baldwin, reviews, criticism, comments, plot, allegory, recurring themes

Abstract
The paper looks at Maya Jasanoff's text, "Edge of Empire", and, after discussing its thesis and how Jasanoff defends that thesis, argues that her work is relatively convincing because of its balanced approach, because of its non-ideological nature, and because of her extensive use of primary sources. That said, her emphasis upon describing the early British Empire as a period wherein the collecting of antiquities was popular falters somewhat in the sense that she mostly focuses upon a few notable collectors; consequently, a legitimate case can be made that Jasanoff is trying to make a generalization out of the actions of a select few who had the time, money, resourcefulness, and ambition to engage in large-scale collecting and even excavation. Nonetheless, the paper concludes that her work is sober and mature and is a welcome addition to the literature.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at Maya Jasanoff's text, Edge of Empire, and, after discussing its thesis and how Jasanoff defends that thesis, will argue that her work is relatively convincing because of its balanced approach, because of its non-ideological nature, and because of her extensive use of primary sources. That said, her emphasis upon describing the early British Empire as a period wherein the collecting of antiquities was popular falters somewhat in the sense that she mostly focuses upon a few notable collectors; consequently, a legitimate case can be made that Jasanoff is trying to make a generalization out of the actions of a select..."

Tags:edge, empire, book

Abstract
The paper examines the similarities and the differences between the novel and film "Postcards from the Edge," both as artistic expressions and as representatives of their historical period. The paper discusses how the novel is told in brittle, episodic fashion in contrast to the more linear storyline of the film. The paper shows how both forms of the story "Postcards from the Edge" have merit.

Outline:
The Novel as History
The Novel as Literature
The Film as Art
Comparing the Novel and the Film
The Film as History
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Postcards from the Edge is an examination of the Hollywood culture from the point of view from someone who has survived it and who has suffered some of its vagaries. This perspective makes the novel semi-autobiographical, although it is a work of fiction. Through Fisher's eyes, and through the eyes of her protagonist, the reader glimpses the life of an insider. Although it can be difficult to read due to its disjointed nature, Postcards is well worth the effort to attempt."

Tags:Hollywood, culture, drugs, addiction, depression, relationships, rehabilitation

Abstract
The writer examines the article "Weeping at the Water's Edge" where Anne MacNeil discusses the history of the opera "L'Arianna" by Claudio Monteverdi. The writer discusses MacNeil's thesis that the performance of "L'Arianna" by Claudio Monteverdi was a representation of the marriage rite that was performed in 1608. The writer then relates what this article has taught him.

From the Paper
"Throughout the article, Anne MacNeil uses many different points of persuasion to defend her thesis. In an effort to solidify her argument, she used the thoughts of scholars like Suzanne Cusick to argue against their personal thesis to support her own. MacNeil also used examples and illustrations from many famous early writers, including Aristotle and Greek dramatists like Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sophocles, to show that the performance of Arianna by Claudio Monteverdi was a representation of the marriage rite that was performed in 1608."

Tags:marriage, rite, Claudio, Monteverdi, opera

Abstract
This paper explains that both W. Somerset Maugham's "The Razors Edge" and Herman Hesse' "Siddhartha"explore the meaning and purpose of existence. After revealing the plot and major characters of each novel, the author points out that the characters of Elliot and Isabel provide effective contrasts to Larry and Siddhartha. Through their quests, the paper concludes, Siddhartha and Larry made many sacrifices in order to further their knowledge of the world.

From the Paper
"Larry does share near the end of the novel that since he couldn't figure out why there was evil in the world, he first began to think about God, or a higher being. Larry does not avoid death and suffering, he confronts it head-on and attempts to find meaning in spite of their existence.
"Apart from Larry Darrell, another major character in the book is Elliot Templeton, who is a close friend of the narrator and Isabel's uncle."

Tags:existence, death, materialism, quest, sacrifice

Abstract
This paper discusses two female literary protagonists, Babette from "Babette's Feast" by Isak Dinesen and Sophie from Somerset Maugham's "Razors Edge". The paper examines the role of food and drink in these two stories. The paper explores these two female characters' use of food and drink in each story.

From the Paper
"Food and drink are two of the great pleasures and reliefs of life's cares-along with love. So suggests the character of Babette from Isak Dinesen's short story "Babette's Feast" and Sophie from the novel Razors Edge by Somerset Maugham. But food ultimately has the power to sustain the soul, while drink, although it may provide a temporary respite, ultimately can only kill what is good inside of a person. Both Babette and Sophie are symbolic and minor, rather than fully fleshed out characters, which enable different characters in the novel to establish connections between one another that they otherwise would not have been able to. For instance, Babette's decision to have a feast brings together the elder sisters whom she serves with the rest of their surrounding community."

Tags:food, drink, larry

Abstract
In his novel, "The Razor's Edge", author W. Somerset Maugham, made sure to include deep character development and interactions, which serve to show how the character, Larry, is different from almost everyone else. The paper shows that, sadly, the 1984 movie version, starring Bill Murray and directed by John Byrum, failed to accurately transmit this to film. The paper shows that, as a result of glossing over and changing characters and situations, we are left with a shell of a story, one which fails to compare to the original written version in terms of the depth of several characters and the society Larry is trying to flee.

From the Paper
"Another way in which the movie severely does an injustice to the story is in its treatment of the character of Elliot Templeton. In the novel Elliot is a central character, and in fact most of the information we receive as readers comes from first hand conversations between the narrator, Maugham, who is also mysteriously left out, and Elliot. The novel is marked by passages which serve to deepen the character of Elliot and which make him stand out from the others, especially Larry."

Tags:Durrell, Marvin, Dr., Nelson

Abstract
This paper will discuss the book "Edge of Taos Desert: An Escape to Reality" by Mabel Dodge Luhan and seek to understand why this author is so entranced with this geographic site. By revealing the people that lived there in the time that the book was written, we can see why the author used this book as a sort of return to her self in the scope of the desert. The scope of this paper will be to understand why she chose to see the desert as a home, rather than a barren and lifeless place.

Abstract
This paper discusses the legality of the case of "Bidder's Edge" taking information eBay and linking it to their own site. The author applies the California trespass laws.

From the Paper
""Bidder's Edge" used the eBay Web site in ways different from the way that eBay intended its customers to use the site and without the permission of eBay. Where eBay's traditional customers use the site as a medium through which buyers and sellers connect. "Bidder's Edge" used the site to gather information about those buyers and sellers and make it available to others for a fee. Cam companies mine information from eBay's site and make it available on ...?"

Tags:Bidder's Edge, eBay, linking, trespassing