Abstract This paper comprises a character study of the protagonist in de Troyes? work. It examines the paradox evident in Lancelot's character - how Lancelot is merely a mortal man, yet he is on a quest that demands that he be immortal. The paper also explores Lancelot's many flaws which deter his ability to fully embrace his knightly code, and examines how de Troyes exploits the knight's flaws to fully understand his character and choices. The paper also includes an investigation of how De Troyes uses the knight to explain issues of morality and ethics.
From the Paper "There is a commonplace phrase that makes the claim that, ?the road to hell is paved with good intentions.? Lancelot, the main character in the Knight of the Cart, despite an outward display of unyielding courage is often deceived by his own intelligence and places priority in being a knight above being a knowledgeable person. He's frequently absent-minded and so concerned with others? welfare that he often neglects his own. Constantly taking bold action, he fails to realize how often his knightly instincts lead him on a dangerous road. He possesses a great weakness for the love of Guinevere and this propels him to undertake a perilous journey and make many "well-intentioned" choices. In Lancelot: The Knight of the Cart, written by Chrיtien de Troyes, Lancelot is portrayed as a modest and magnanimous man. He repeatedly fights for the sake of others and time and time again risks his own life to rescue the queen. Though, he is seemingly a fearless and fierce fighter, de Troyes exploits the knight's flaws. His imperfect characteristics are the ones which provide for his humanness and ultimately exemplify how even the bravest, strongest and most noble intentioned persons can fall victim to the power of love. Thus, the Knight of the Cart is merely a mortal not a mystical man and is often gullible, foolish and desperate."
From the Paper "Advertising combines art and science. Artistic creativity leads to the advertisements themselves, using copywriting, illustration and photography for print ads and billboards, and scriptwriting and film direction techniques for radio and television ads. Scientific techniques are used to sample and measure the effectiveness of any given ad for any given product. Despite the sophistication of both of these disciplines, effective advertising remains elusive, and manufacturers and service providers are constantly looking for new ways to bring their advertising message to the public.
What advertising managers have learned over the years is that there is no single formula which will ensure an advertisement's success. What might constitute effective advertising for one product cannot be guaranteed to do so for..."
Abstract This paper briefly examines the concepts of customer relationship management (CRM); supply chain management; shopping cart systems and procurement. It discusses how each of these systems enables a smoother and more successful e-business enterprise.
From the Paper "Many companies are turning to customer relationship management (CRM) strategies as a means of attracting and retaining customers in an e-business marketplace that is dominated by competition (Shacklett, 2001). CRM revolves around three fundamental technology areas: the Internet, the customer call center and a data warehouse of customer-related information. "
A report of an experiment investigating the relationship between the acceleration a of a dynamic cart of constant mass M, pulled up a 300 inclined plane, and an independent variable found with the force of a falling weight hanger of mass m.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, 1998, $ 52.95
From the Paper " From Newton's Second Law of Motion, F = ma, it was determined that
a = [(2m ? M) / (m + M)](g / 2).
The lab is an original comprehensive work with a full theoretical background of derived equations, and tables and graphs displaying all pertinent experimental data. Several illustrations are also used to convey the details of the experimental method."
From the Paper "Starting a small business can be a daunting proposition for many individuals. Those who have worked for other organizations may have a misguided sense of what it takes to succeed in business (having been insulated from all of the decisions which affect a business) while those who are just entering the business world may lack the general business knowledge which can contribute to success. Despite these risks, the prospect of owning one's own business and being one's own boss has a strong allure for many individuals. This research examines the issues associated with starting a small business and the factors which may contribute to or hinder a new enterprise's success.
The business being considered is a push-cart vending service featuring hot dogs to be sold outside. This business was chosen because of the low start-up costs (the cart), the low labor ..."
An examination of the opportunities, challenges and obstacles for online selling including history, examples, comparison to offline commerce, business models, catalogues, consumer navigation, credit card security, "shopping cart" and more.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 14 sources, 2000, $ 135.95
Abstract This analysis shall attempt to discern the development, promise, problems, and implications of electronic commerce, with a particular emphasis on electronic retail selling over the World Wide Web. It shall attempt to determine the chief issues facing electronic retail commerce and provide some general, preliminary guidance that would be useful to the retailer when seeking to understand the implications of e-commerce for his or her business.
From the Paper "The Virtual Storefront
" A Survey of Online Retail Shopping:
Prospects and Challenges
Introduction
This analysis shall attempt to discern the development, promise, problems, and implications of electronic commerce, with a particular emphasis on electronic retail selling over the World Wide Web. It shall attempt to determine the chief issues facing electronic retail commerce and provide some general, preliminary guidance that would be useful to the retailer when seeking to understand the implications of e-commerce for his or her business.
The essay begins with a brief thematic introduction that presents an overview of the growth of electronic retailing, and a..."
Abstract The paper discusses the types of equipment used the Civil War period. The paper presents photographers: Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, Timothy O'Sullivan, Andrew Joseph Russell and Jay Dearborn Edwards. The author pointed out that the study of their portraiture offers an in-depth look at the men and women who made a significant contribution to the development of the United States.
From the Paper "Although photography had existed for only two short decades when the War broke out, from the start, the pictures the early photographers created fascinated the public. Their images seemed, unlike drawings and paintings, to capture reality. When the war began, hundreds of photographers began to cover the conflict. In both their studios and in the field, they took numerous portraits of common soldiers and then sold them in a popular card-size format. The Civil War photographers traveled to Army field headquarters and returned with images of the war's heroes. When they went into the field to take their photographs, they carried not only a camera, but also a portable darkroom that was used for the delicate process of wet-plate photography."
Abstract This paper describes two external and two internal information systems, networks or technical infrastructures that enable an e-business in an organization to succeed. The author discusses human resources, distribution, shopping cart systems and customer service.
Abstract This paper examines the topic of children's entertainment in different countries and times. The paper begins with children who grew up in China during the Shang Dynasty. The paper then looks at children during the Italian Renaissance period. The paper then leads into a general discussion of children's entertainment from a social and psychological aspect before looking at children's entertainment today in America.
From the Paper "Even prior to attending middle school age, children in America spend tens of thousands of hours watching movies, television, as well as videos; listening to the CDs, radio, as well as cassettes; playing video, as well as computer games; and surfing the Internet. However, television, games, music, movies, as well as the Internet are much more than entertainment. They are a basis of information, and they assist educate children in relation to the world in which they live. As children have increased entertainment alternatives to prefer from, it turns out to be even more significant for parents to become concerned in making preferences."
Abstract Wal-Mart defines the example of how IT systems benefit large firms by lowering costs and allowing them to pass along those low prices for products and services to the end user. This paper examines the CIPSODA (Capture, Input, Process, Storage, Output, Decision, Action) system used by Wal-mart, which is triggered by point-of-sale purchases and starts and stops by accurately recording what the customer carries out the door in the shopping cart. The paper includes a diagram.
From the Paper "Therefore, the most critical success factor in operating an inventory management system is persuading the people within the organization to cooperate. When a system is computerized the advantages such as reduced clerical cost, quicker processing time and improved customer service are long term advantages to the company and the sales staff. These benefits are not always immediately visible to the everyday employees who maintain the system's integrity."
Abstract This paper looks at how, in 1968, a group of professional golfers established the PGA Tour, Inc., a nonprofit association, which sponsors events for professional golfers. It examines the lawsuit against the organization in January of 1998 under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which was bought against them by golfer Casey Martin, who is disabled with Klippel-Trenaunay-Webber syndrome (KTW), a rare congenital, degenerative circulatory disorder and whose request for a waiver to use a golf cart, usually against PGA Tour rules. was denied.
Outline
Introduction
Cases
Opinions on the Outcome
Conclusion
From the Paper "After the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the decision of the District Court of Oregon the petitioner, PGA Tour, Inc., filed for certiorari, because the day after the Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals decision the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled opposite on a similar case, Olinger v. United States Golf Assn. (2000)(Davis, 2002). The United States Supreme Court accepted the case, because of the conflicting decision between the two Circuit Courts. Again the case brought forth to the Supreme Court would be if Title III of the ADA (1990) would apply to the petitioner and if allowing the plaintiff to use a golf cart would "fundamentally alter the nature" of the game."
Abstract This paper explores the relevance of Christian imagery or allegory to the main characters in "The Knight with the Lion", "The Knight of the Cart", and "Perceval", all written by Chretien de Troyes. The paper examines the thesis that the Christ allegory is increasingly removed from the main character as that character becomes more Christ-like in stature.
From the Paper "Throughout literary history, allegory has been an important tool in giving authors? messages an added level of legitimacy. The act of decoding a subtle message gives it that much more of an impact than a bluntly stated literal message. There is, however, an essential problem with the use of allegory; "in effect" allegory seems trapped between constraint and license: unable to lift its anchor, on the one hand, and liable to go adrift on the other.? Allegory can be neither completely literal nor completely abstract."
Abstract This paper presents a proposal claiming that the school's goal should be for every student to have a computer at school. The paper claims that the current supply of computers in grossly inadequate and suggests that to meet the immediate need, an additional computer lab should be equipped with 20 more desktop computers, as well as five more mobile carts with 20 laptops each. The paper contends that these recommendations will significantly improve student access to technology and be a substantial step toward the eventual goal of providing a computer to every student.
From the Paper "Access to technology is becoming increasingly more important to the educational process. Computers are not only necessary for teaching students about computing, but to provide access to the vast amount of useful information on the Internet. It is no longer enough for students to visit the school computer lab twice a week, or even once a day. Access to computers should be ubiquitous. The current school facilities, consisting of two computer labs with 20 Apple eMac desktop computers each, and two mobile carts with 16 Apple iBook laptops each are not adequate for the needs of the students. The eventual goal should be for every student to have a computer at school. To meet the immediate need, an additional computer lab should be added, with 20 more desktop computers, as well as five more mobile carts with 20 laptops each. "
Abstract This paper gives a very thorough description of John Deere, his personal history and the makings of his successful business. The paper follows the company from its humble beginnings through to present day, offering statistics of growth and expansion. It also discusses the effects of the equipment of the John Deere company on agriculture, from horse and cart to the new generation of power.
From the Paper "The New Generation of Power tractors now needed a coming out party. Dallas was chosen as the location. Dallas had the arena and fairgrounds large enough to house the displays the size of which was needed to appropriately demonstrate the new line. Dallas also had an airport and hotels large enough to accommodate the 6,000 guest Deere and Company would be impressing upon. The 4,500 dealers and 1,500 special guests could be no less than impressed with the showing of The New Generation of Power. August 30, 1960, coined D-Day, was the day to be remembered in the agriculture equipment business."
Tags: agriculture, revolution, equipment, business
Abstract This paper presents s an executive summary of Acme's business situation regarding its new media cutter. The cutter has increased sales so greatly that phone ordering is no longer feasible, and Acme is looking for an online order entry system. The executive summary defines the business problem to be solved, the features the software must have, constraints for the project, and assumptions in terms of staff availability.
From the Paper "Acme's new Laser Knife Media Cutter system was an instant best-seller. Available in a range of sizes it can cut everything from industrial-sized graphic displays to individual fonts for scrap booking ..."
