Abstract The following paper employs some of the broad conventions of a successful suspense story (albeit it a small one) by using mounting action, a common, suspenseful thread and an unexpected denouement. The paper touches upon basic human fears about isolation, darkness and unexpected noises and tries to create a frightening scenario that also has an element of believability about it.
From the Paper "It was a cold and miserable late fall night and winter was in the air. For almost three days now, it had been raining hard and blowing harder and there seemed no end to it. Down the road, the old bridge which connected the farmhouse to much of the rest of the world was out and would probably be out for several weeks until maintenance crews had a chance to repair it. Yes, the collapse of the bridge was unsettling, but that wasn't thing that troubled them the most as they sat in the kitchen and listened to the whir of the back-up generator. What frightened them were all the strange sounds they thought they heard."
Abstract In January of 1998, Juergen Schrempp, CEO of Daimler-Benz of Germany, and Bob Eaton, CEO of Chrysler of the U.S. met to discuss the biggest industrial merger ever. Before a successful merger could begin to work, however, the companies encountered several bumps in the road. One of those ?bumps? involved both company executives not budging over which business card style they should have--American or European style. Other ?bumps? included whether or not two CEO's should hold office, whether or not to call it an "acquisition" or a "merger of equals" and whether or not Eaton, president of Chrysler, should leave. This paper focuses on these and many other issues surrounding the merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler.
From the Paper "After the merger, the Germans seemed to have control over the company. Americans wanted the company in the US, but because of German law, this would have been impractical and too expensive, so the new company had to be based in Germany. (Or did it?) This German-registered company is dominated by German managers, while American managers left in droves, or to use a term some people in the company used, defected over to Ford and GM. (Vlasic/Webster) However, Eaton won a premium price for Chrysler shareholders, as well as top Chrysler executives, and as a symbolic win, he persuaded Schrempp to drop the name "Benz", to make the new company's name "DaimlerChrysler". (Cervone)
Abstract This paper looks at the highly successful chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Productions, Michael Dammann Eisner who was born on March 7, 1942 in Mount Kisco, N.Y.. It examines Eisner's leadership and shows us how with a strong education, drive and determination, one can become successful at whatever he or she pursues.
Outline
Professional Development
Education
Early Career
The Magic Kingdom
Taking the Helm
Laying the Foundation
Road to Profits
Bumps in the Road
Conclusion
From the Paper "Eisner's first dealing with Disney were in 1980 when he met with Card Walker, then-chairman of Disney. Eisner was offered a job by Walker's successor, Ron Miller, who asked Eisner if he wanted to run a studio at Paramount Picture. Paramount was Disney's first attempt to try to take over a non-Disney film label. He declined this job offer. In 1982, when Disney was opening EPCOT, Card Walker announced his retirement and Miller became the new CEO. At that time, Disney was struggling because of cost over runs at EPCOT forced the company to take on substantial debt. Walker offered Eisner a position as President of Disney, after discussing the matter with Roy Disney, Eisner accepted the offer. In a surprise move, Disney's board of director voted Miller out and Eisner in as both President and CEO of Disney. For the first time in Disney's history, an "outsider" was going to run the company."
Abstract This paper presents three short essays about culture and its significance to society and individuals. The first essay examines the term "culture bump", the second considers the significance of race and ethnicity to culture and the third explains the phrase "culture is like water for the fish".
From the Paper "A culture bump is an event that occurs when a person has expectations of a particular behavior, but gets something different when interacting with individuals from another culture. Expectations refer to the expectations of "normal" behavior as learned in one's own culture. A culture bump can be a pleasant, neutral, or unpleasant experience. People can experience culture bumps anytime and most people experience many different culture bumps when they live or travel in another country."
Abstract In this paper the author essentially talks about what skin cancer is, and how people can be exposed to getting it. He talks about the instances of skin cancer such as people who have a lighter skin tend to have an increased probability of being affected by the rays compared to dark skinned individuals. The paper discusses symptoms attached with skin cancer, like bumps around the head, neck or the shoulder area which might be the sign of a growing skin based tumor. In conclusion the author highlights that instances of skin cancer are growing daily and that more care when in the sun needs to be taken, to prevent the ultraviolet rays of the sun which are the main cause of skin cancer.
From the Paper "Within the field of medicine, there are a whole range of cancers and one of them is skin cancer. Skin cancer has been getting a lot of media attention in the past couple of years primarily due to the reason that it has been faced by many people, especially in the Western world. In fact, skin cancer, in a relatively short period of time has come to become an increasingly common condition. The most common reason due to the increase in the number of cases of skin cancer has been the increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation, against which there seems to be no strong way of prevention. Many people use a number of sun screens (a type of cream) to decrease the effects of this type of radiation from coming into their bodies but at times, this mechanism of protection simply might not be enough."
Abstract This paper explains that the media is not always a neutral force in today's world. The author points out that, because of globalization, cultures a frequently bumping against each other, frequently with the influence of one taking ascendancy over the other. The paper relates that the media often act as agents of the governments involved.
From the Paper "For centuries, people from Western countries have existed in colonial relationships with those people in non-Western societies. Such colonizing effects don't always come from any government that has dominion over the people. It can also come from the media that the government has reporting there. The Media in Southeast Asia. It is very simple to think of foreign media being a transient entity in countries once covered by war correspondents. The truth is that once a war is over, foreign media remains behind to cover the potential transformation of the country. The face of the media may change, from war correspondents to foreign correspondents covering politics, quality of life, or finances. In addition, information flows in the opposite direction, bringing news of Western culture to the other country. At such times, the Western media can help facilitate, or even become a part of, colonialism."
Abstract This paper takes an in-depth look at heroin. According to the paper, heroin, like all drugs, knows no social, ethnic or economic barriers. The paper goes on to discuss the history of the drug, as well as the abuse of the drug.
From the Paper "In the November 1998 issue of The Journal of Psychology, Frank Patalano reported the results of a study conducted to study cross-cultural similarities in the personalities of heroin users in the United States and India. Findings indicated that Indian heroin users were more neurotic, impulsive, sociable and extraverted than their American counterparts, and that both male and female heroin users readily admitted personal difficulties (Patalano). Moreover, there were differences regarding the level of emotional distress, depression, and sensitivity (Patalano). According to the study, users showed less emotional stability and were more easily upset. They also had less ego strength, were more insecure, more frustrated, and had weakened superego strength (Patalano). These findings were similar to the results of earlier studies of hard core heroin addicts in the United States and later studies of male and female multiple-substance abusers, who used heroin as well as other illicit drugs (Patalano)."
Abstract This paper examines the debate surrounding medical use of marijuana in Canada. The paper explores a case brought before the Supreme Court regarding the right to carry marijuana and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to determine whether laws are broken when people carry it for their use.
Outline:
Introduction
History
Bump in the Road
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "It allows for the fact that a person meeting the medical exemption guidelines may for a variety of reasons not be able to grow their own marijuana supply nor be able to locate a representative who is willing to grow only that amount, for free without any benefit for themselves. The person in question has already been deemed to have a condition that qualifies them to use the drug however, with the obstacles they face in cultivating and possessing the drug they may find themselves buying it through other means, which is against the law. In this case the judges agreed that the person's personal rights and freedoms are being violated in a manner. "
Tags: exemption, specialist, physician, drugs, MMAR, court, possession, legal, law
Abstract Cyber crime is one of the most prevalent and most popular rising crimes being committed today. Law enforcement agencies are struggling to keep up with technology and constantly bump into roadblocks to help them stop this growing crime. This paper attempts to analyze current policy and implement policy recommendations that will aid law enforcement officials to police cyber crime. The paper maintains that, while September 11 shifted America's focus from cyber crime to cyber-terrorism, the facts show that cyber crime is far more dangerous to the American public and the economy.
Outline:
Abstract
What is Cybercrime?
Types of Cybercrime: Identity Theft
Types of Cybercrime: Child Pornography and Sexual Solicitation Types of Cybercrime: Organized Crime
Challenges for Law Enforcement Management
Challenges and Current Policy
Statistics
National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace
Improving the way Law Enforcement Identifies and Investigates Cyber Crime
How to Prevent Cybercrime
Conclusion
From the Paper "One aspect of cybercrime is the ability for sex offenders to prey upon unsuspecting individuals over the internet. American's must remember people are not always who they appear to be. One of the critical topics discussed at the White House Conference was the growing threat of cyber-predators. Nearly 30 million children and youth go online annually and 75% of children between the ages of 14 and 17 use the internet. Research by the University of New Hampshire found that one in five children between the ages of 10 and 17 received a sexual solicitation over the Internet in the last year. One in 33 received an aggressive solicitation - a solicitor who asked to meet them somewhere; called them on the telephone; or sent them regular mail, money, or gifts. The Internet is a tremendous educational resource for parents, teachers, and children. Parental, private sector, and government efforts are continuing to improve online child safety and will help make the Internet a safer and ever more valuable tool for children. "
Abstract The paper defines the terms 'risk' and 'uncertainty' in their general and business meanings and addresses the question of why risk and uncertainty are present in all projects and business ventures to varying degrees. The paper provides an overview of some of the present tools, concepts and techniques used to manage risk and address uncertainty in the larger pharmaceutical firms, with a focus on enterprise resource planning (ERP). The paper evaluates the pros and cons of this tool and looks at the re-engineering necessary for its implementation. The paper concludes with recommendations on the implementation of ERP applications. The paper includes tables and charts.
Outline:
What are Risk and Uncertainty?
Ever-present Dangers:
The Different Levels of Risk
Re-engineering of the Major Processes
What is a Business Process?
What is Business Process Re-engineering?
Enterprise Resource Planning to the Rescue
What are Enterprise Resource Planning systems?
Case Study of a Pharmaceutical Company
Risk Management Benefits
Bumps in the Road for ERP systems
Conclusion and Recommendations
From the Paper "Inherent in any activity in business or in life there is always present some degree of risk and uncertainty. Coping with these concepts in strategic ways is an important part of a well-run organization as well as a life well lived. These factors have come under more concern over the past several decades and any business must have these two items well scrutinized if they are to succeed into the future. This is especially important in companies such as large pharmaceutical concerns that have many divisions and that are working on a national as well as an international fronts. The concept of a 'sure thing' often flies in the face of reason and the speaker of that phrase has truly not considered all of the possibilities inherit in their proposal. It is these possibilities that risk and uncertainty are most concerned about, the 'what ifs' that if not addressed early on in any project or plan will come back to haunt the project leader and possibly doom the plan to failure."
Abstract This paper discusses the form of cancer known as Hodgkin's disease. It describes the human lymphatic system and discusses the effects that Hodgkin's disease has on the system and therefore on the whole body. The paper looks at the suspected causes of the disease and the possible treatments and their side effects. The paper contains copies of original sources, as well as graphs, images and tables.
Table of Contents:
The "Bump" in the Road
The Human Lymphatic System
The "Flow" of the Lymphatic System
Hodgkin's Disease: A Cancer of the Lymphatic System
Unclear Root Cause
Suspected Causes and Symptoms of Hodgkin's Disease
Effects on Abdomen
Effects on Chest
Effects on Trachea
Effects on Bone Marrow
Other Extreme Effects
Ages of Individuals and Prevalence of Hodgkin
When Lymph Nodes Swell
Hodgkin's Disease Stages
Treatments and Side Effects
You Never Know...
From the Paper "A painless swelling in one or more of the neck, collarbone region, armpits, or groin lymph nodes depicts the most frequent symptom of Hodgkin's disease (HD), as well as, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). When lymph nodes swell, in the majority of cases, particularly in children, an infection, not lymphoma, causes the swelling. Generally, within a few weeks or months after an infection clears, affected lymph nodes return to their normal sizes. Frequently, physicians observe a patient's swollen lymph nodes during this time to determine changes in size following antibiotic treatment. If a lymph node(s) reaches more than one inch in size (> 1 in), however, accompanied by other suspicious symptoms, the physician sometimes performs an immediate biopsy to rule out or confirm a cancer diagnosis. (Hodgkin's Disease, 1998 - 2008)"
