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.

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"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 Chretien de Troyes #1497;, 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."

Tags:medieval, quest, character, study, protagonist, paradox, mortality, flaw, knightly, code, morality, ethics

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"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 ..."

Abstract
This paper describes each situation in The "Trolley Problem," by Phillpa Foot and expanded upon by Judith Jarvis Thompson. The paper discusses and answers the questions raised in "The Trolley Problem" and analyzes the moral and ethical aspects of the decisions made by the characters in response to each problem.

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"Thomson's second hypothetical case becomes more complicated. In this situation the readers are to imagine themselves a surgeon with five patients that need organ transplants. A young healthy man comes into the hospital for his check-up and he has the exact blood type needed for the transplants. When asked, the young man does not want to donate his organs to the transplant patients. Thomson asks if it would be morally permissible for the surgeon to operate anyway."

Tags:trolley, phillipa foot, judith jarvis thompson, morality ethics emotions

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"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 article takes into account the kinetics and kinematics of the mechanics of a pendulum to form governing equations. By using time marching schemes through the use of C programming codes, the time history of this system and each variable is recorded, tabulated and graphed to present an attempt to quantify and qualify the processes involved. Error analysis and justifications as well as diagrams and graphs are included.

Outline:
Introduction
Formulation of governing equations
Definition of variables
Kinematics approach
Kinetics approach
Manipulation of equations
Estimation of results - Euler Method
Time histories of variables for h = 0.01s
Time histories of variables for h = 0.001s
Estimation of results - Runge-Kutta Method of Order
Time histories of variables for h = 0.01s
Error Analysis
References
Appendices
Algorithm for Euler Method
Algorithm for Runge-Kutta Method of Order 4

From the Paper
"From the Taylor expansion used in Euler Method, the error introduced by the equation is therefore 1/2h2y(n)"+ O(h3).From the graphs presented in 3.1 and 3.2, it can be seen that a very small step size is required to obtain similar results in 4.1 as the dominant error per step is proportional to h2. In comparison with the error introduced by Runge-Kutta Method which is proportional to h5, the error in Euler Method is significantly larger for the same h. There is also slow convergence of error with h in Euler Method compared to Runge-Kutta Method; due to the proportionality as shown above, the decrease in error occurs at a faster speed in Runge-Kutta Method compared to Euler Method as h decreases."

Tags:pendulum, spring, kinetics

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" 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."

Tags:accelerate, experiment, gravity, lab, newton, physics

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.

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"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
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.

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"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. "

Tags:internet, supply, chain, customer, relationship, shopping, cart, procurement

Abstract
This paper begins the discussion of customer loyalty enhanced retail concepts by investigating radio frequency identification (RFID) grocery store shopping carts that would enable shoppers to plug a memory stick or PEM drive loaded with their grocery lists from their home PCs into the shopping cart and have their shopping list pop up with pricing, availability, promotions and location on a flat screen monitor attached to the cart. Next the author reviews the SpeedPass, an RFID chip embedded in plastic, pre-approved based on the car renter's record, insurance ratings and credit ratings, that would speed up the process of getting a rental car. The paper strongly recommends that the trains linking the Boston, New York and Washington D.C. and along the West Coast have free WiFi.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Grocery Stores with RFID Enabled Shopping Carts
SpeedPass for Rental Cars
WiFi and Business Services on Amtrak

From the Paper
"A solution to this is to create special SpeedPass based on RFID technology. The SpeedPass would be an RFID chip embedded in plastic, preapproved based on a renter's record, insurance ratings, and credit ratings if applicable, and mailed to the cardholder for their use in high risk areas. The SpeedPass would then be scanned at the rental desk in the airport and the car would be lined up by the rental center. The customer could take the bus to the SpeedPass lane, and the RFID contained they had would flash their specific stall number and then they would get their car. Just to make sure the right customer got the right car RFID scanners would be underneath the dashboard and the car would only start for the right RFID card match. By simply typing in a short code, the support staff getting the cards lined p would be able to ensure only the right customer gets the right car. This would save hours of time in high risk insurance areas that also happen to be tourism destinations including Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, New Orleans, San Diego and Hawaii in the U.S. and throughout European nations with high insurance rates."

Tags:tags meetings, checkout total, vacationers insurance

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.