Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to identify whether the IOC considers urban planning issues in their decision-making process. An analysis is conducted of the IOC's bid process, and the recent successful bids. This is supplemented with information from secondary sources that examine the relationship between host cities and the Olympic Games.

Outline:
Introduction
Changing Relationship Between Host Cities and the Olympics
Introduction
Methodology
Infrastructure Planning
Social Planning
Environmental Planning
Conclusion
Recommendations

From the Paper
"While Beijing was a highly publicized example of the IOC weighing social factors into its selection criteria, the relationship between the International Olympic Committee and bid cities has changed in recent years, with an increasing emphasis on social criteria. The successful Vancouver bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics included rapid transit improvements, and an athlete's village that will revert to social housing when the Games are completed. London's successful 2012 bid also featured social housing elements. The Olympics have long been a catalyst for change in all of their host cities, but it is unknown the degree to which the IOC has actively participated in this process."

Tags:winter, Beijing

Abstract
This paper considers the case of hostile takeovers and presents information to determine the post-deal stock price of successful hostile bidders. The literature review builds a case that research is needed to determine the influence of hostile bidding on successful buy-side bidders. Data is collected and analyzed to determine whether there is a post deal benefit and the paper concludes that there seems to be no appreciable benefit for successful hostile bidders.

From the Paper
"The subject of hostile takeovers has been frequently considered in the American research literature since the 1980s (Yang, 2003). After a large number of such takeovers occurred in the United States during that time, businessmen, academics, and legislators began to look for ways to deal with hostile takeovers with rational, research-supported solutions. One major development in the literature revolved around the ways the American economy has responded to block most attempts at hostile takeovers, with public policy and optimal defense strategies that corporations could use in order to fend off unwanted takeover bids. Subramanian (2003) provides a..."

Tags:business, research, takeover

Abstract
This paper identifies some of the causative factors, system identifiers, possible solutions, tools, and recommendations for improving, without retooling or redevelopment, the EBS/EBPS system. The author believes that the current system is too costly in time, money, and manpower despite the perceived and demonstrated inherent value to such a system. The author points out that the advent of the personal computer has reduced the drudgery and alleviated many of the error prone aspects of estimating and lists many recommendations for improving the system by using the computer.

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
General Discussion of the Background of Bidding
Problematic Nature of Current (Manual) System
Scope and Limitations of EBS Studies
Methodology
Information Collection - History
Information Collection Process Methodology for EBPS
Applied Tools
Advanced Management Analysis Tools and Techniques
Analysis
Objectives
Enterprise Integration
Discussion
Recommendations
Appendices
Take-off Viewers
Dictionary

From the Paper
"Procedures for handling IFBs (invitations for bids) are also subjective when they must be objective. The information included in the IFB must be complete and uniform for all bidders without display of preferential selection, the procedures for submitting bids must be standardized as much as possible, the requirements for opening and evaluating bids and awarding contracts must be clear and unambiguous, and two-step sealed bidding procedures must be monitored and managed uniformly across all divisions."

Tags:tool, collection, computer, methodology, evaluation

Abstract
This paper looks at the Mitchell report which was the result of a commission that was formed to take a hard look at U.S. cities' bidding practices for the olympic games.

Abstract
This paper discusses some of the major themes and problems discussed in several articles and letters about vice presidential GOP candidate Sarah Palin. The paper describes five incidences of anti-feminist, pseudo-feminist and "post-feminist" points made in the articles about Palin and by Palin's campaign and gives counter examples to these five issues that would make them truly feminist and pro-woman.

Tags:election, palin, feminist

Abstract
In this outline, previous experiences of hosting the Olympic Games are analyzed and used to develop an argument for examining the costs and benefits of contemporary bids to host the Olympics.

Abstract
This paper provides an analysis of the company, eBay, with a focus on what it needs to do in order to maintain competitiveness and profitability. The paper compares eBay to other online companies, such as "Ask Jeeves", which did not survive the post-dot-com boom and shows how eBay could follow in the same footsteps unless it makes changes.

Contents
Enhancing eBay?s e-commerce strategy
Four positional factors of e-commerce
Three bonding factors of e-commerce
Utilizing e-commerce strategies

From the Paper
"eBay has led the internet revolution as a company which is made possible by the internet and e-commerce. The auction site links buyers and sellers together, and has turned the ideas of a neighborhood garage sale into a global multi-million dollar industry. eBay is a host that provided access for individuals and businesses to reach willing buyers who set their own prices for the goods they want to purchase. But without a strategy, plan, and the technology support the vision and bind it together into a working business, the eBay of tomorrow could be the Ask Jeeves of today."

Tags:commerce, online, internet, bid, auction, dot, com

From the Paper
"Growth through acquisition is not a new business strategy, but it is a strategy that gained favor during the 1980s, lost steam during the early 1990s, and has returned strong in the mid-1990s. When one company considers taking over another, it generally does so because the target company complements the first company's core business, the target has attractive assets that can be worked into the first company's portfolio, or the acquiring company seeks to put its competition out of business.

Takeovers can be friendly, in which it is expected that the target will remain in business, or hostile, in which it is expected that the target company will be sold off. When a company is revealed to be the target of a takeover attempt, whether friendly or hostile, it attracts the attention of other suitors, who may enter into a bidding war with the first company."

Abstract
This paper discusses the historic nature of Hillary Clinton's 2008 run for presidency. It first examines a brief history of Clinton's 2008 campaign and her stance on political issues. It then discusses the impact that her time as first lady had on her run for the presidency as well as her treatment of the politically important state of Texas and how it affected her campaign.

From the Paper
"As a candidate, Hillary Clinton pulled "stunning" victories and comebacks, in addition to falling under fire for her personal finances, reluctance to disclose information about her time as first lady, and questionable remarks about her time as first lady. Though her famous name and more famous husband made Hillary's ability to campaign successfully for the presidency seem easy, Clinton soon learned that vying for power in the world of politics is never easy. By her supporters, Clinton was adored as a leader who would be different, a woman, someone who spoke for the working class. By her opponents, Clinton was ferociously berated for her character, which some said appeared hard hearted, her lack of preparedness, and even what some considered to be a lack of honesty. Standing strong on important issues like universal health care and putting a stop to the war in Iraq, Clinton led a strong presidency that only seemed to fall apart after Super Tuesday, when Obama's lead left Clinton in the dust. But it is Clinton's unlikely victory in Texas that best represents the female candidate's struggle. A unique mixture of success and failure in the state and in the nation has resulted in a one-of-a-kind presidential bid by Hillary Clinton and democratic race for the nomination."

Tags:campaign, democracy, Obama, senator

Abstract
This paper examines the historical relationship between Turkey and the European Union and analyze the five demands most recently placed on Turkey by the EU in order to be considered for full membership into the organization - Turkey must pursue political and economic reforms; address human rights issues; improve its relationship with Greece; support UN mediation efforts in Cyprus and finally Turkey must not object to Cyprus' EU membership.

From the Paper
"Turkey spans two continents. It wants to play a role in the affairs of both. Turkey is active in affairs of the Middle East, the Turkish-speaking former Soviet Republics such as Turkministan, and in European political, security, and economic organizations. Turkey is a member of every European organization except the European Union. It plays an active role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) which protected western Europe against Soviet aggression. Turkey has wanted to join the European Union for a long time. The EU has rebuffed it for many reasons including Turkey;s political structure, human rights abuses, and having a weak economy. But Turkey feels like the real reason that they have not been accepted is that they are a Muslim nation. This paper will examine the historical relationship between Turkey and the European Union and analyze the five demands most recently placed on Turkey by the EU in order to be considered for full membership into the organization."

Tags:comparative, east, europe, european, expansion, international, middle, politics, relations, union, us, cyprus, human, rights