Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of the modern calendar. Specifically the paper discusses how the Gregorian calendar came into being and the many changes it has undergone during its history. The paper examines how timekeeping has evolved from early, much more complicated methods. The paper concludes that the calendar may not be perfect, but it serves a vital purpose, and will probably remain constant for centuries to come.

From the Paper
"One aspect of calendar history is quite surprising. While it would seem the Gregorian calendar that is the most common would be the universal calendar used around the world today, it is not. Historian Doggett continues, "According to a recent estimate, there are about forty calendars used in the world today" (Doggett, 2004). Some of these other calendars include the Hebrew calendar (used in Israel), the Islamic calendar (used throughout the Muslim world), the Chinese calendar (used throughout China), and the Indian calendar (used in India). Most of these calendar variations are used in specific localities and cultures, and there have been some attempts to coordinate them with the Gregorian calendar (Doggett, 2004)."

Tags:Roman, Julius, Caesar, Egyptian, Sumarian, Babylonian, clerical

Abstract
The paper examines the day of the week and the month of the year effects on the stock market in Athens, with the expectation of negative or lower returns on Monday, the highest average returns on Friday and the higher average returns in January. The paper finds insignificant returns on Monday, but significant positive and higher average returns on Friday. The paper reaches the conclusion that the Athens stock market might not be characterized by market efficiency, as calendar anomalies are present. The paper includes graphs and tables as appendices to the paper.

Outline:
Introduction
Methodology
Data
Results
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Many studies and researches have been made in calendar effects. One of them is the study of Aggarwal and Tandon (1994) test the day-of-the week found that Monday returns are negative in thirteen countries, but are significant only in seven countries. Also they found that Friday returns are significantly positive in almost all countries. Agathee (2008) examined the day of the week effect, who finds positive and significant ordinary least squares regression coefficients on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, but however Fridays returns are the highest. Mills et al. (2000) haven't found Monday effect , but a Tuesday effect similar to other papers is presented. Aggarwal and Rivoli (1989) find that Monday and Tuesday returns are lower than the overall average, while the Friday returns are higher, as also the volatility measured by the standard deviation is highest on Mondays."

Tags:returns, Monday, Friday, January, market, efficiency

From the Paper
" As Christianity grew from its earliest days as a sect within Judaism to its position as a truly world religion, so, too, did its observation of events based on the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth. The Christian church has, from it earliest foundation, worshipped according to a religious (or, liturgical) calendar which owes its origin to that of the Hebrews. Indeed, virtually all of the major events involving Jesus' earthly ministry are marked against the background of the Jewish calendar. According to Hickman, et al., although at least one of the Eastern religions accounts little or nor historicity according to a definite timeline,

we realize just how crucial time is to Christian faith. . . For Christianity, the ultimate meanings of life are not"

Tags:RELIGION: THE BIBLE

Abstract
The paper relates that Canada's amateur athletes face considerable financial pressures in their pursuit of excellence, and recently, some Canadian female athletes have adopted a fundraising strategy of selling calendars featuring images of themselves in revealing and/or sexually provocative poses. This report argues that this trend is counterproductive and damaging to the image of female athletics. Key points include: the broader cultural context regarding female images; impacts upon young girls; and reinforcement of existing sexism in sports today. It is recommended that a media campaign be initiated to raise the profile of female amateur sport and eliminate the need for such a strategy.

From the Paper
"Reporting to: Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport by Consultant to the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion. Abstract: Canada's amateur athletes face considerable financial pressures in their pursuit of excellence. Recently, some Canadian female athletes have adopted a fundraising strategy of selling calendars featuring images of..."

Tags:women, bodies, sport

Abstract
This paper looks at how the Aztec people took their religion very seriously and how they were one of the first groups of people to make up their own calendar and how they worshiped hundreds of gods and goddesses. It discusses some of their beliefs and rituals and evaluates how the importance of the gods and goddesses as well as the importance and significance of calendars are incorporated into these religious beliefs.

Outline
The Religion of the Aztecs
Introduction
The Aztec Calendar System
Aztec Beliefs
Primary Gods
Rites and Ceremonies
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"Aztecs worshiped in temples that were either round or shaped like pyramids (Gregoire, 2003). Many of these temples had special areas that were used for games and other forms of offerings. These included special courts for playing ball games, and an area with sacrificial stones. The Aztecs normally followed a ritual of purification, then offering, then sacrifice. They believed that sacrifice was intrinsic to the worship of the gods, and that it was a necessity because there could be no new life without death. Death was part of the great circle of life, and the Aztecs had opinions about what happened to a person when they died. According to the Aztecs, where you went in death depended on what you had done in life (Perkin, 10)."

Tags:rituals, sun, rain, sacrifice, purification

Abstract
This paper relates the marketing strategy to create and market Miami University Calenders (MUC) to meet the defined profit goals and objects of the marketing team. Next, the author examines the design and manufacturing of the calendars and the sponsors, advert and sale prices to make certain that the costs and profit margins are positively balanced. The paper includes a SWOT analysis and the resulting marketing, pricing and promotion strategies. The author includes four figures and a table.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Marketing Plan's Starting Season
Objectives
Mission Keys to Success
Team Summary Company Ownership Start-up Summary
Market Analysis Summary
Product Description
Competitive Comparison
Miami University Calendars
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Sourcing
Strategy and Implementation Summary
Marketing Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Sales Forecast
Management Summary
Financial Plan
Costs to Produce Calendar
Sponsors
Problem Statement

From the Paper
"Rather than utilizing the best photographer, who charged $260 per setting with a minimum order of 12 settings for each month in the calendar year, the team decided to hire another photographer to shoot only three of the months: February, June, December and the cover. This photographer does not require a minimum order of settings; however, he charges $300 per settings. Costs for the photographer would decrease from $4120 to $1200 to cut production costs by $2820. The balance of the other nine photos would be a combination of collages compiled from students/parents with photography skills."

Tags:margins, target customer, photos booth community

Abstract
Describes the company's product line of pocket and desktop calendars and organizers. Problem inherent in the calendar that would prohibit successful entry and how the problem could be overcome. Differences between the Islamic and Julian calendars. Complex rules and regulations of the Sharia. Brief analysis of doing business in Saudi Arabia. 1 Table.

From the Paper
"I. Executive Summary
This analysis details how Jot-It, Inc. is an El Monte-based manufacturer of pocket and desktop calendars and organizers that is competing in the United States with Day Runner, Time Minder, and other similar products has a distinct market niche in the Saudi Arabian market, one which involves a modification of the printed templates which are the basis of the company s extensive product line.


This report focuses on the one element of the Jot-It line that would prohibit successful entry -- the differences between the Islamic and the Julian calendars -- and shows the way that this problem can be overcome, thereby assuring good market entry. Information on a translation company which has also provided the lowest bid for the conversion work is included in the problem analysis. "

Abstract
The paper discusses the year-round schedule for schools that is a controversial alternative to the traditional school year of nine months schooling with a three-month break. The paper explains the many benefits of the year-round option that keeps the learning process in motion with shorter breaks scheduled throughout the year. The paper
asserts that a year-round schedule will accommodate our students' ever-growing and changing educational needs.

From the Paper
"For many years, students have been attending school for nine months of the year with an extended break of approximately three months over the summer in order to regroup and become prepared to start the education process all over again. This type of schedule is known as a traditional calendar school year and according to Schlechty was instituted many years ago at a time when most Americans lived in rural areas on farms. These farmers would need all the help they could get during planting and harvesting time which always required the help of their children (Dossett & Munoz)."

Tags:breaks, vacation, intersession, material, retention

From the Paper
"No other people in history made of time so great a fetish as the Maya (Coggins, 1979; von Hagen, 1961). Without doubt, time - and man's perception of it - has played an important role in the development of civilizations throughout the world (Thompson, 1966). The pre-Columbian Mayan civilization was no exception to the general rule. Instead, it raised the science of time-keeping via the calendar to a level of accomplishment that was as accurate as the sophisticated, verified calculations of today. The question immediately raised, of course, is: Why? Why such a preoccupation with time? With record-keeping? With such single-minded attention to accuracy that the Mayans devised not one but three calendar systems? The answer, not surprisingly for a civilization that never progressed technologically into the post-Stone Age, lies in agriculture."

Abstract
The paper discusses the positive benefits of year-round education, based on the perceptions of educational experts, parents and teachers. The paper states that year-round schooling makes more efficient use of school facilities and enables more students to be accommodated in school as well as increases the supply of teachers. The paper comments that year-round schooling does not have a negative impact on the academic achievements of students. Thus year-round education would be more beneficial to parents, to teachers and to students, without harming the academic achievements of the students.

Outline:
Year-Round Education
Benefits of Year-round Education
onclusion

From the Paper
"For teachers, one benefit of year-round education is that it tends to diminish teacher burn-out because teachers would get to have frequent breaks from teaching all throughout the year. Teachers would not be stuck with 9 months of continuous teaching with only the summer break to look forward to as their means of relaxation. By having more short breaks within the school year, teachers would get to recharge their batteries and would be fresh for the next academic term. Improved pay or work schedule. Both single-track and multi-track year-round schedules help meet the interests of teachers who want extra days and extra pay and, alternatively, those who wish to keep their vacation days intact (Stenvall, 2000). This prevents teachers from seeking other employment aside from teaching. In single-track schedules, teachers may choose to teach intersession classes for additional pay."

Tags:academic, benefits, continuous, schedule, pressures, demands