Abstract This paper is an in-depth study of Brown and Brown, Inc, the eighth largest independent insurance intermediary organization in the U.S. The paper outlines the business goals of the organization and includes a brief history. Their accounting practices are evaluated as well as employee satisfaction. The author believes the company's CEO is responsible for motivating his employees and creating a culture of professional development and success at Brown and Brown.
From the Paper "Brown & Brown markets and sells property/casualty insurance and employee benefit products and services. The company offers a broad range of insurance and reinsurance products and services, as well as risk management, third party administration and managed health care programs in their four divisions: Retail, National Programs, Service, and Brokerage Divisions.
Brown & Browns 2004 strategic plan consists of four basic tenets that states
Brown & Brown is in the:
- Money Making Business
- People Recruiting & Enhancing Business
- Selling & Servicing Insurance Business
- No Big Mistakes Business
Headquartered in Daytona Beach and Tampa, Florida, Brown & Brown is a publicly traded company with 120 branches located in 30 states with 3,517 full-time employees as of December 31, 2003. (Annual Report p. 31) There are nine members on the Board of Directors, 13 corporate officers including 7 regional Executive Vice Presidents (Regional Managers). "
Abstract This paper describes the effects that the brown tree snake had on the wildlife of Guam. The brown tree snake, accidentally imported to Guam shortly after World War II, appeared all over the island and ended up killing several species of the native forest birds that lived in Guam. This paper is a historical description of the development of the brown tree snake as a plague. It details the origin of the Brown Tree Snake and the terrible effects it had on the island of Guam. Moreover, this paper shows the environmental effects on the development of the Island.
From the Paper "Determining the number of animal species existing on the island of Guam prior to the arrival of humans has presented a distinct difficulty. From archeological excavations on the nearby island of Rota, scientists have determined that the original human colonists' domesticated animals extirpated many species thousands of years ago (Chiszar et al1997). World War II "subjected" Guam to naval bombardment so severe that some artillery fire leveled some forests (Chiszar et al 1997). After the war, extensive seeding of the island took place with an exotic legume (Leucaena leucocephala.) It permanently replaced native trees over vast areas (Chiszar et al 1997). The fauna of Guam seemed stable until the 1960's. At this time Wildlife authorities noticed the entire absence of birds from the southern one-third of the island. The boundary of the absence of birds seemed to be moving steadily northward. Birds were missing from the southern two-thirds of the island by the end of the 1970's (Enbring & Ramsey 1983). Thirteen years later, in 1983, all 10 forest species occurred concurrently only in 160 ha of mature forest beneath the cliff line at the northern tip of Guam, with a few species still occupying parts of the northern plateau (Savidge 1987). The early 1980's reveals many factors blamed for the decline in Guam's forest birds. Disease, pesticides, habitat loss, hunting, and introduced species evolve as the major suspect reasons. Elimination of the forest's mosquitoes that possibly harbor avian malaria or avian pox brought an influx of pesticide usage. During World War II to the-mid 1970's, the military used pesticides such as DDT and other chlorinated hydrocarbons to kill the mosquitoes (Enbring & Ramsy 1983). Pesticides might have caused declines in the past; therefore, it cannot be ruled out as a cause for the earlier reed-warbler extinction (Reichel et al 1992). Tests conducted in 1981 indicate low pesticide levels on Guam. Pesticides probably were not responsible for the current declines of forest birds (Reichel et al 1992). The years since 1945 have witnessed an increase in weedy species, though substantial native habitat remains in southern and northern Guam. Birds have disappeared from forests that previously supported healthy bird populations (Savidge 1987)."
Tags: biogeography, birds, brown, introduced, island, snake, Guam, species, treeWorld, War, II, forest
Abstract One of the most urgent issues facing our environment and our lives in terms of pollution, has been the "Brown Cloud", or "Asian Brown Cloud" phenomenon of massive concentrations of air-borne pollutants found above heavily industrialized and wholly unregulated areas. It is the purpose of this paper to look at the origins, the effects, and the solution to the Asian and other Brown Cloud problems rising in the world.
Abstract This paper explains that Christ-like human beings are instruments for the arts in the poetry of Robert Browning. The author points out that, by addressing how Browning created "Pippa Passes", the reader can learn how his poetic style of monologue matured in Ira Lippo Lippi's style and religious ideology. The paper states that Browning was an extremely dedicated follower of the Christian faith, which resides clearly in how human beings are used instruments for his own poetic vision.
From the Paper "The drama of "Pippa Passes" reflects the way that God is a messenger of the arts within the poetic style that Robert Browning applies in his verse. In this manner, Browning has a supreme faith in the Christian God to guide Pippa by this seemingly invisible hand to influence artists in a positive manner."
Abstract This paper reviews how the poem 'Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister' by Robert Browning utilizes a dramatic monologue that provides aesthetic detail and moral values. In many ways, this poem echoes the other poetical works of Browning, by providing a moral insight into the sometimes hypocritical nature of organized religion. By realizing these facets of his poetry, Browning's dramatic monologue offers character narratives that are morally based within a Christian milieu.
From the Paper "This literary study will analyze morality within the dramatic monologue of Robert Browning's "Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister." The morality of the monk that is narrating in this poem reflects the often hypocritical clerical view of Christianity. Browning shows a propensity for this form aesthetics in portraying a character that is morally declaratory, but lives an immoral lifestyle. This aspect of the poem is a common thread in Browning's dramatic dialogue, since it relies on morality and character details to reflect the hypocrisy of religious values."
Abstract This paper is a critical analysis of cross-cultural politeness using the Brown and Levinson's model as a basis for defining and understanding politeness and applying it to three Asian languages: Chinese; Cantonese and Japanese.
From the Paper "What is politeness? If I propose that 'politeness' be used as pragmatically terminology, the preferable definition is to be found in appropriateness. It can be also said to be universal only in the sense that every society has some sort of norms for the appropriate behavior, although these norms are vary. The primary purpose of this paper is to provide a cross-cultural context by applying a well-known Brown and Levinson's model (1978 and revised in 1987), which has been applied in various settings, from casual services, encounters to EFL classrooms. However, Brown and Levinson's model (1978) has been criticized for being too geared to Western (especially American) notions of "independence" and, hence, for its limited applicability in Asian contexts. I have attempted in the following by first giving a general and brief account for Brown and Levinson's model (1978), and then try to apply and analyze the Brown and Levinson's model (1978) in three Asian languages: Chinese; Cantonese and Japanese. "
Abstract This paper examines Hawthorne's own life and Puritanical beliefs exhibited in his novel ?Young Goodman Brown.? It provides detailed biographical information on the author's life and analyzes the faith and nature of his religious perspective. The paper is loaded with quotes from the novel in support of analytical literary assessments.
From the Paper "Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Salem Massachusetts on July 4, 1804. Hawthorne had two sisters, Elizabeth and Louisa. He grew up with great access to the classics of English literature, as he injured his foot at age nine and couldn"t play outside for two years. In 1808, his father passed away, and in 1816, his family moved to Raymond, Maine, in a house on Lake Sebago. This provided Hawthorne with much solitude, which he cherished, for three years (Martin 5). In 1819, his mother sent him back to Salem to go to school. It was at this time that he began to write poetry. He also became a bookkeeper for his Uncle William. Hawthorne entered Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Mass., in 1821, and was the first of his family to attend college. He didn"t know what he wanted to be, however."
Abstract Racial segregation in the 50s was a problem in public schools. "Brown vs. Board of Education" was the beginning of the Supreme Court recognizing that all people are equal.
Abstract This paper examines and analyzes the novel "Brown Girl, Brownstones" by Paule Marshall. The author discusses many questions concerning what it means for an immigrant to make it in America, and characterizes the aspirations and accommodations of the Barbadian immigrants in the novel.
Abstract This paper outlines the Supreme Court judges that heard the "Brown vs. Board of Ed" case in the 1950s. It includes their backgrounds in terms of upbringing, past jobs, and views and how they were expected to vote in what turned out to be a unanimous decision.
From the Paper "Because of the distinctive backgrounds and dynamics that existed between the justices on the Supreme Court from 1952 to 1954, a unanimous decision declaring segregated public schools to be unconstitutional was issued in the case of Brown v. Board of Education. Although it has been argued that Brown failed to institute actual societal change, it still is considered to be a landmark decision from a legal perspective. However, its legal impact would not have been as enduring if the justices who decided the Brown case had been divided in their decision. Because of this, it is important to understand the factors that resulted in a unanimous decision. The two central factors to be considered are the unique life experiences of each justice and the desires of both Justice Frankfurter and Chief Justice Warren to deliver a united opinion to the American people."
Abstract This paper examines the life of John Brown, his actions before the Civil War; the insurrection he led on Harper's Ferry and its aftermath. The paper analyzes how he was named a terrorist, and how he murdered numerous civilians, including at least one of those he claimed to be wanting to help with his effort to create a separate state for freed slaves.
From the Paper "In the era leading up to the Civil War, slave-owners and abolitionists clashed openly. One individual led a band of abolitionist believers in a series of raids, openly beginning a small war because the North was not yet ready to challenge the South. He would be identified later as the Father of Terrorism, taking unilateral action to impose his views and to attack the U.S. military as a move to take territory under his control. He was John Brown. John Brown, known as the scourge of Kansas, led 18 followers, black and white, in a raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia. His intent was to capture the armory there, distribute arms to the slaves, and create a black republic in the mountains of Virginia. The group was partially successful, but no slaves joined them and Brown was captured after a two-day siege."
Abstract In this paper the writer argues that the effects of oppression and discrimination against fat people exact a heavy toll, especially on women. It shows that there are health advantages in being fat, that the dangers of fat are over-rated, especially in relation to women, and that the health dangers of being too thin are systematically under-rated. This paper explains that the true problem is fat prejudice, not the so-called obesity epidemic. The writer points out that fat prejudice works in favor of the powerful diet industry, giving rise to the suspicion that fat prejudice is fanned in the media due to the influence of this industry.
From the Paper "The media constantly tells us that thin people are healthy and beautiful, and that fat people are unhealthy and ugly. However, it is argued that the health dangers of obesity are hugely over-rated, for a variety of reasons. These include the interests of the multi-million dollar diet industry, as well as the fact that coercing women into worrying constantly about their weight is an effective part of the anti-feminist backlash, ensuring that women waste their energy on frivolous matters. Moreover, it will be argued that the greatest threat to the mental and physical health of fat people is not their fat, but rather fat oppression: the discrimination that fat people face in our fat-phobic society."
Abstract This paper discusses fat intake and people's concerns over ingesting high levels of fat. It begins by describing the importance of fats for normal body functioning. It then goes on to describe the risks of taking too many trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol into the body. The paper concludes with a letter to a college cafeteria regarding the health content of the food they provide.
From the Paper "According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, more than 12.5 million Americans have CHD, and more than 500,000 die from it each year. This makes CHD one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. The DRI committee recommends that no more than 30 - 35 percent of calories should come from fat. The percentage may vary with the total calories. For example, a person who needs 2,000 calories per day, the recommended intake of saturated fat is 20 grams or less per day, and the recommended intake of total fat is 65 grams. To alert people about the importance of fat intake, the FDA has required saturated fat and dietary cholesterol to be listed on food labels since 1993, and, on January 1, 2006, the FDA began requiring the addition of trans fat on labels."
Abstract This paper discusses fat phobia in Western society and how it affects girls and women of all ages. The paper specifically demonstrates how overweight women are the targets of discrimination, hatred and fat-phobia. The paper defines the terms 'fat', 'overweight' and 'obese' and then examines the ways in which fat women are discriminated against.
Table of Content:
Body Image Issues Since 1900
Fat Oppression and Women
From the Paper "Women are far from merely oppressed from the outside. They have internalized the fears and phobias towards fatness, maintaining lives of undue discipline and self-policing of behavior. How many women count their calories or read nutrition labels for fat content while insisting they are not dieting? Women manipulate their lives so that food appears to be a non-issue for them. Men will often whine that they are annoyed when women won't eat in their presence, yet women believe they are doing that so men will find them more attractive. The oppression of fatness in our culture is not one that only affects those deemed 'medically overweight.' Pick up any magazine or watch any television show (particularly during daytime TV) and you will realize how prevalent notions of 'thin is the only option' are. The fat woman in the ad is often portrayed as lonely, searching for a new career and looking for that perfect love. The only way she can ever achieve these goals is to be thin, at any cost."
Abstract The courage to change is at the heart of Raymond Carver's short story, "Fat." The paper shows that the waitress experiences a moment of clarity after waiting on the fat customer, which inspires her to change her life. It shows that the man's appearance, how he treats her and how he reminds her of her own life cause her to reconsider her choices in the past. Her relationship with her husband reinforces her feelings as she comes to realize that she can choose to be a victim, like the fat man, or she can choose a better life.
From the Paper "Furthermore, it becomes clear that feels something toward him, for she asks him where he is from and how his soup was. In addition, she agrees with him when he asks if it is warm in the building. Their rapport continues when she tells him that a person has to be comfortable and he responds by telling her, "That is very, very true" (67). At this point, we cannot help but wonder if they are speaking to each other about different things. On the surface they are discussing how a re person has to be comfortable, but the underlying message is that neither one of them is comfortable in their place in life. Again, the waitress is aware that something is happening, but she still cannot identify what it is."
