Abstract
In this article, the writer compares and contrasts the book 'Houdini's Box' with the movie 'The Illusionist', focusing on Houdini in the book and the main character, Eisenheim the illusionist in the movie. The differences in their motivation, including Houdini's obsession with escapism, are discussed.

From the Paper
"The world of an illusionist is a world of deception sometimes danger and the creation of an alternative reality the one that the audience sees as opposed to the one that actually exists. The motivations for being an illusionist though can differ widely as 'Houdini's Box' and 'The Illusionist' show. In 'Houdini's Box' the author psychoanalyzes Houdini delving into why he was an illusionist exploring his motivations and the possible reasons for them. In 'The Illusionist' on the other hand it ..."

Tags:Houdini's Box, The Illusionist, escapism, illusion, comparison/contrast

Abstract
This paper discusses B.F. Skinner's baby box and the controversy surrounding the use of the invention. The paper first explains that the primary purpose of the box was to keep Skinner's baby daughter warm, safe and comfortable. The paper then discusses the arguments in favor of using the box as well as the arguments opposed to its use. The paper also includes the writer's personal opinion about using the baby box.

From the Paper
"When B. F. Skinner built his 'baby box' it worked very well, but a lot of people were concerned that it was a 'cage' in which to keep his child. Some of this undoubtedly came from the fact that Skinner was a serious proponent of operant conditioning, where he taught a rat to pull a lever in a box in order to be given food. Naturally, this was extended to the belief that he was doing the same thing with his infant daughter - putting her in a cage and requiring her to perform certain actions in order to be given food and other necessities. Of course, this was not true, but it did not stop people from saying it."

Tags:operant, conditioning, personality, theory, ethics

Abstract
The paper reviews the literature in the area of small business and its competition against the 'big box' retailers such as Wal-Mart and K-Mart. The paper identifies various strategies for small businesses to compete with the 'big box' companies, such as location, use of the Internet and customer service. The paper concludes that consumers greatly desire small business competition to return to their hometown, but the small business must provide something more than the 'big box' while remaining competitively priced, retaining quality products and providing customer service.

Outline:
Introduction
Management, Marketing and Service
Summary
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Bannock (2003) states that "the vulnerability of small firms arises virtually by definition from the small scale of their human and financial resources." Bannock states that The Committee of Inquiry on Small Firms, chaired by the late John Bolton identified three characteristics in itS economic definition of small firm as follows: (1) A small market share, that is not large enough to influence national prices or quantities; (2) 2. Managed in a personalized way; and (3) Independence or the exercise of ultimate management responsibility. (Bannock, 2003) Bannock states that these three characteristics "are to be founding the vast majority of all businesses, but the economic definition is of no use for statistical purposes since business statistics are not classified in terms of market share, owner-management and employment dimension, a threshold that seems appropriate to define a 'small firm' in one activity may not be appropriate for another." (Bannock, 2003)"

Tags:customer, service, competition, prices, management, marketing, service

Abstract
The paper relates that the story is told in the first person with the author being curious as to what was in the oblong box and why the box was placed in the room of Mr. Cornelius Wyatt. The paper notes that when considering the settings in any story, it is important to consider the geographical location, the time, weather conditions, social conditions, and the mood. The paper discusses how all of these parts of the setting play an important role in the story written by Edgar Allan Poe called, "The Oblong Box."

From the Paper
"Imagine the suspense of being on a ship with another passenger having an oblong box approximately the size of a coffin. The story is told in the first person with the author being curious as to what was in the oblong box and why the box was placed in the room of Mr. Cornelius Wyatt. When considering the settings in any story, it is important to consider the geographical location, the time, weather conditions, social conditions, and the mood. All of these parts of the setting play an important role in the story written by Edgar Allan Poe called, "The Oblong Box." First, consider the place where the story takes place. The place is the..."

Tags:setting, place, geography

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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of health care in America. Specifically, the writer discusses the Weisbord six-box model as it regards to health care organizations, including its purpose, structure, and other integral components of the model. The writer explains that Marvin Weisbord developed his six-box model of organizational diagnosis to fit any organization, but it is especially helpful in the health care field. The writer points out that, from time to time, it benefits any organization to assess its operations and modify them where necessary. The writer concludes that the Weisbord six-box model is used throughout a wide variety of businesses, communities and institutions and is especially helpful in the health care industry.

From the Paper
"Perhaps the most important component of Weisbord's six-box model is purpose (sometimes called strategies in some six-box models). This component is elemental to the purpose of the organization itself. It helps assess what type business of health care the organization engages in, how this meshes with the overall health care industry, and if it is viable for the future. Markets and segments continually change and grow or disappear, so this analysis is especially important. If the answers to these purpose questions and discussion differ too far from what the organization is currently accomplishing, they may discover they need to totally change their purpose or drastically change its central function. Thus, the purpose could change often within an organization, depending on what aspect of health care it addresses and how many other providers offer the same or similar services in the area. All aspects of the model interact with each other, and purpose is most closely aligned with two other components - structure and relationships."

Tags:organization, assessments, diagnosis, leadership

Abstract
The paper describes the cardboard Quaker oatmeal box and its functionality. The paper looks at the easy access box as well as the packets inside that are specifically designed for ease of access and convenience.

From the Paper
"The chosen object is a Quaker Oatmeal Box (QOB) which is designed to hold smaller packets of the actual oatmeal product. Typically there are 10 smaller packets of oatmeal that are included inside the box although there are, periodically, special sales QOBs that come with expanded capacities offering a bonus two additional oatmeal packets. However, the object of study is the standard 10 packet QOB. The QOB itself is just over 73/4" in length and just under 5" in height while being almost 3" in width ("Instant")."

Tags:access, efficiency, functionality

Abstract
The essay discusses the themes related to men and women in Feng Meng-long's "Du Tenth Sinks the Jewel Box in Anger", a short story typical of vernacular courtesan romances popular with the 16th century shift towards a business culture prevalent through the Ming Dynasty. Specifically, the author analyzes the relationships between the character of Master Li with his father and with his lover Du Tenth.

Outline:
Introduction
The Economics of Brothels
Male Weakness as Unfeeling Behaviour
Last Remarks

From the Paper
"As a member of Li Zhi's school of writing which stressed human sentiment and behaviour, Feng stressed to the reader how Master Li had acted out of cowardice, thinking that the sale of Du Tenth would permit resolution in the future, that he could return to his family and later have Du Tenth. She is having no part of it, of course, having seen immediately what Sun had placed in Li's mind and how easily he had gone ahead with what seemed a solution. At once, the reader understands that her sentiment has been genuine along with her words, and also, that she is shrewd and when revealing the wealth she had amassed to give to her husband, that she is far better as business woman and person able to manage in the world. For Feng, men are cowardly when ignoring women's feelings, and easily manipulated, or opportunists in the manner of Sun who almost managed to get hold of Du Tenth. Unsurprisingly, in the romantic scheme of things, it is Du Tenth the whore who proves to have nobler sentiment, as well as intelligence. Feng summarized that 'Sun Fu, who thought nothing of throwing away a thousand taels in a plot to steal away a lovely woman, was certainly no gentleman, while Li Jia, who failed to recognize Du Tenth's sincere devotion, was a vulgar person not even worth talking about.' (p.855)
"The crowd wondered why she had not found a mate that suited her beauty and devotion, the whole story most pitiful in that she has suffered for her honesty, risked leaving the brothel behind, believing that she had found her future with Master Li who seems not to appreciate, at all, the radical step that she has taken, placing herself on the winds of fate, willing to go anywhere and face any consequences with the man she loves."

Tags:gender courtesan, human sentiment, china themes morality

Abstract
This paper examines the importance of the setting in the book, "The Oblong Box", by Edgar Allan Poe. The paper first explains that when considering the settings in any story, it is important to consider the geographical location, the time, weather conditions, social conditions, and the mood. The paper then looks at how all of these parts of the setting play an important role in the story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The paper also points out that time of the story is important because it helps to build the suspense of the story as time (in the short story) is delayed without explanation.

From the Paper
"First, consider the place where the story takes place. The place is the packet-ship called, Independence. Poe tells how the ship would have many passengers and one of the passengers is a man called Mr. Cornelius Wyatt who is an artist and having been a fellow-student with him at the C--- University. This is an important part of the setting that will lead the story from one point to another as the narrator tries to find out why Wyatt is not friendly and even to the death of Wyatt in the last section of the story. Included in the setting is the fact that Mr. Wyatt having three state rooms with these rooms being roomy."

Tags:plot, time, setting, ship, suspense

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This paper describes the graphics and contents of an advertisement for Microsoft's X-Box game, "Grabbed by the Ghoulies". It discusses the advertisement's target audience and its positioning. The paper also analyzes the message strategy and graphics strategy used in the advertisement and the brand identification strategy. The overall assessment of the advertisement's success in reaching its intended audience is positive.

From the Paper
"This is the catch-phrase header that appears at the top of the 2-page ad. The ad is targeted at the primary MAD audience " teenagers " and through "comic-book" styled layout of graphics and minimal text, the ad entices their market into either wanting to play the game, or investigating the game at either their local retail store or online. The ad also utilizes a single picture of teenagers playing the game. This is interlaid within the comic-book layout of scenes from the game as well as "comic" blurbs, like "Thwack!!!"."

Tags:mad, magazine, comic, book, images, donkey, kong, country, banjo, kazooie

Abstract
This paper discusses how Rick Richardson's acclaimed book, "Evangelism Outside the Box" took many by surprise. According to the paper, Richardson points out many flaws in the way evangelism is done in the contemporary church and proposes that society has changed, but that our idea of evangelism is still geared towards the generation before us.

From the Paper
"Perhaps the greatest contribution of Richardson's work is that he asks the reader to step outside of their own mind and look at the message that is being sent from the perspective of the receiver. He asks the reader to consider their audience and how their message is actually received, instead of assuming that the message was received as intended. He points out that what one might think of as being helpful may be perceived as arrogance on the part of the other person. This is perhaps the book's greatest contribution to the field of evangelism.
Richardson feels that evangelism has transformed from a science to an art in the postmodern mindset. His work is theoretical in nature and explores evangelism from a sociological perspective. Richardson relates his theories on the postmodern mindset to how we should communicate the Gospel. Richardson uses the examples of John Wesley and the Wesleyan movement and Saint Patrick to support his thesis. "

Tags:ideals, theological, perspective, sociological, gospel