Abstract This is a biography and analysis of the American artist Jim Dine. In this paper, the biography of Dine is presented in relation to specific paintings and styles that influenced Dine's artistic production during the 1960s and 1970s. The essay also discusses Dine's methods and tools for painting, and compares Dine's art with his personal life.
Abstract This paper discusses Dine cosmology and how it is structured. It describes Dine as a homology and shows how Dine holds that all elements derive from a common source. The paper discusses the roles of baskets, hooghans and textiles and then shows how they represent universal structures, elements, colors, numbers, shapes and forms within Dine belief.
From the Paper "Without the strict binaries that characterize the cosmologies of other cultures, the Dine propose a more integrated vision of the universe. The breath of life permeates everything, and life is cyclical and eternal. Death means only a transition from one phase of life or one form of life to another. Upon death, the same basic elements of creation continue to characterize life and that individual. The number four is structural and represents not only the four elements of moisture, air, substance and heat but also the four cardinal directions and the movement of the sun throughout the year. Directionality and the compas points denote the sacred geography that characterizes the Navajoland and Dine cosmos. As a result, the hooghan is constructed with four main structural poles. Each pole corresponds to a direction with the entrance of the house always in the east. The poles create special sections within the hooghan that are also linked to sacred geography and directionality. A fifth pole flanks the doorway, demarcating the presence of the fifth element."
Abstract This paper looks at casual wear and casual Fridays in the workplace. Does dressing down at work cause problems? This paper will define casual wear in the workplace and illustrate its prevalence in businesses today. This paper will also explain reasons that businesses today are dressing more casual.
This paper addresses Lilia's character in the short story "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" by Jhumpa Lahiri. This story illustrates an environment in which a young and inexperienced girl - the character of Lilia - is suddenly confronted with a host of inf
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Abstract This paper addresses Lilia's character in the short story "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" by Jhumpa Lahiri. This story illustrates an environment in which a young and inexperienced girl - the character of Lilia - is suddenly confronted with a host of information about the conditions of life beyond her sheltered suburban environment. Through examining the events of the story, it can be seen that Lilia's character is not truly changed in some fundamental way through her encounter with Mr. Pirzada.
Tags: LITERATURE / AMERICAN LITERATURE, examining the character
Abstract The paper presents the business plan for the proposed Shells Fine Dining establishment that includes a product profile, marketing plan and overview of legal requirements. The paper outlines the human resources department, the operational and financial plans and the positive future prospects of the restaurant. The paper includes an organizational flow chart as an appendix.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Product Profile
Marketing Plan
Legal Requirements
Human Resources Plan
Operational Plan
Financial Plan
Future Prospect
From the Paper "Shells Fine Dining is an 80 seat fine-dining establishment with an attached 30-seat lounge. Shells Fine Dining focuses on fine dining in an elegant and relaxed style. The establishment offers a diverse selection of fine dining including seafood, steaks and catering services. Indoor and outdoor seating add to the beauty of the Riverfront, making Shells truly a place of visitor's and locals dreams."
Abstract This paper will assess and analyze how 'Applebee's International' develops, franchises and operates casualdining restaurants in 49 states and eight countries under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar brand.The author will assess the earnings and success of this listed company according to the valuation of Applebees Stock , Peer Competitor Analysis, a comparison to Sector as a Whole and a Comparative Fundamental Analysis.
From the paper:
"I believe that Applebees management has passed the test as far as this is concerned and Applebees has a solid foundation. I would expect Applebees growth to continue in the current trend of just over 1%. I would conservatively predict a target price one year from now of $35.00. I would not be surprised if it hit $36.00 or $37.00. Applebees is not a get rich quick stock, but I would definitely add it to a balanced long-term growth portfolio".
Abstract This paper analyzes the interrelated topics of data warehousing and datamining. The author begins by defining the terms, then giving a brief overview of how and why the two concepts emerged. The author then discusses some of the issues involved when implementing a data warehousing/datamining application. Then, the author launches into a description of datamining and why it is an essential aspect of data warehousing. After a discussion of why an implementation is difficult and why man fail, the author then assesses how the two concepts may be of interest to those in the food service industries. The author closes the piece by discussing the case of Pizzeria Uno, a casualdining franchise which became more profitable from data warehousing and datamining.
Abstract This paper introduces the idea of a new restaurant, called "Fatbacks", which is supposed to be similar in style to the Hooter's restaurant. The paper outlines a business plan, which highlights the products and services the restaurant will provide, presents a market analysis and a marketing plan, and provides financial data and a look at management and personnel organization.
From the Paper "Fatbacks is a themed "neighborhood place" restaurant in he manner of Hooters. Like Hooters, it will capitalize on the charms of waitresses dressed in beach attire. Rather than featuring tight t-shirts with plunging necklines, however, the uniform will include ultra-short mini-shorts, emblazoned with the Fatbacks logo on the derriere. It is planned as an initial location; franchising is envisioned as the brand name takes hold."
Abstract The paper analyzes Applebee's International, Inc., America's largest casualdining restaurant chain in terms of size and sales. The paper discusses how Applebee's has improved its menu by teaming with Weight Watchers International and offering Weight Watchers selections. The paper explores how, under the leadership of Lloyd L. Hill, who became chief executive officer in 1998, the company has posted positive net earnings, despite a fluctuating growth trend in total operating revenues in the past ten years. The paper concludes that, with over 1,800 restaurants nationwide and consistently good revenues, Applebee's is considered an industry leader.
Outline:
Abstract
Executive Summary of the Company:
History
Mission and Goals
Core Beliefs
Financials
Civic and Community Interaction
Executives and Officers:
Board of Directors
Products/Market Segments
Legal Entanglements
Executive Summary of the Executive
Personal
Career Path
Civic Involvement/Awards
Evaluation of the Company:
Glossary
Appendix
References
From the Paper "The company's mission is to make Applebee's part of American culture, next only to work and home; creating a neighborhood feel in its restaurants is a move towards this goal (Annual report, 2004). Its primary objective is to provide "moderately-priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages" (Company overview, n.d.). According to CEO Lloyd Hill, the company's goal is to increase the number of restaurants to 3,000 in the future at an average rate of seven to eight percent a year, starting in 2005 (Roberts, 2004)."
Abstract This paper examines the theory of that all resources are finite. The author points out that key to the concepts underlining the study of microeconomics are the laws of supply and demand. The paper stresses that the laws of supply and demand are very much in evidence in the restaurant industry. The author relates that one beneficiary of the economic downturn are fast food restaurants, especially among the market segment with the least inclination for cooking or interest in health, predominantly male, age 18 to 29.
From the Paper "The prices of substitute goods also affect supply and demand. If Dunkin' Doughnuts cuts the price of its coffee and breakfast sandwiches, discount merchandiser McDonald's may see a decrease in sales of its coffee and Egg McMuffins, but not in its sodas and hamburgers, because these are not substitute good for breakfast beverages and foods. Changes in the price of complementary goods--gas and large vehicles being an obvious example, will also affect supply and demand, as the price of gas goes up, demand for gas guzzling-vehicles will decrease."
Abstract The paper discusses different types of services offered by restaurants for dining. The paper explains that the three main types of dine-out services are fast food, buffet and fine dining. In the paper, all three are analyzed with regard to their cuisine layout, public preferences and prices. The paper points out that the choice of service defines different preferences, lifestyles and tastes of people. The writer also discusses how food and restaurant industries are growing despite the common knowledge that they are a cause of obesity.
From the Paper "In spite of the growing health consciousness, franchise chain and independent restaurants are both mushrooming nation wide, with a momentum never so conceited before. According to a survey published in the magazine, Entrepreneur, every week Americans consume 4.2 meals from restaurants; which amount to 218 meals per year (Lynn, 2003). The President of the Council of Independent Restaurants of America (CIRA), Don Luria points out that the rise in new restaurants, as recorded by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, is around 8,000 to 10,000 per annum. This growth is often contributed by chain restaurants and franchises. Analysts claim that by 2010 the restaurant industry will exceed 1 million units, with sales of $577 billion capturing 53 per cent of the food investments. Following is the classification of the types of services offered by restaurants."
Abstract This paper reviews the business plan of a small business. The business of choice is a coffee/tea cafe with attributes of a quick casual format food service establishment known as 'CTM' Coffee, Tea or Me. According to this paper, the restaurant industry is composed of two major segments: the full-service segment and the fast food segment. However, over the past decade a novel concept has quickly been developing into a new segment of its own: the quick-casual segment. It is this quick-casual segment on which this paper focuses.
Abstract This paper discusses in detail the poem, "Sex Without Love" by Sharon Olds: The mere choreography of sex raises the deepest questions about body, soul, God, love and aloneness. The author believes that although some have interpreted this poem as an argument against casual sex, particularly the kind of casual sex that leads to mothers giving away their unwanted babies, the poem is actually a philosophical meditation on aloneness.
From the Paper ""How do they do it, the ones who make love/without love"? The use of "the ones" seems to separate them out into a separate race, almost non-human, perhaps uniquely gifted. The first line ends on the word "love"?ironically, because she is talking about the lack of love. The next line emphasizes that irony, beginning with ?without love.? By repeating love, and because of the lovely rhythm of "love without love" we are already taken right into the heart of this contradictory poem, which brings us passion, God, love, sweat, ecstasy?and yet all the while talking about sex and the body, shorn of any other meaning."
Abstract This paper discusses the movement to a casual, if not sloppy, style of dress, with popular sportswear plastered with the manufacturer's name. The paper points out the importance of a new, manufactured cellulose fiber, Tencel lyocell, whose manufacturing process is non-polluting, and its application in popular active sportswear. The paper relates that the ?Casual Friday? look has expanded to the whole week, although the suit has not disappear entirely from the workplace, but is often worn with a mock turtleneck or even a T-shirt instead of a dress shirt.
From the Paper "The relaxed attitude toward dressing during the 1990s was evident in trends like see-through blouses for women. Business casual became widely accepted. Fashion and corporate logos merged. Designer names were everywhere. There were many who argued that the North American obsession with fashion, youth, and beauty had gone too far. Images of beauty were constantly thrust in front of us through billboards, TV, movies, and magazines. Most of these images had been computer-enhanced. A wide range of fashions was available - yet strangely, everything looked much the same."
Abstract This paper explores Homer's "The Odyssey" through a discussion of how dining etiquette relates to morality within the epic. The author points out that a large part of Greek hospitality within the society of "The Odyssey" involves the preparation of feasts and giving each guest an ample amount of food served in a ritualistic manner. The paper relates that, in parallel narratives, Odysseus and his son encounter many different ideals of what non-Greeks consider hospitality, each encounter conveying their hosts' morality.
From the Paper "The knowledge of dining and making sacrifice for the gods does nothing for the survival of the crew of Odysseus. They know dining etiquette; how to eat in a polite and courteous manner, yet eating is the bane of their existence through their own actions, temptations, and through the actions of the mythological beings they encounter. Their respect as shown through courteous dining was ultimately a gesture of appreciation towards their various hosts. Menelaus attests to this etiquette of travelers when Telemakhos comes unannounced to his home. "Could we have made it home again-and Zeus gives us no more hard roving! -If other men had never fed us, given us lodging? ...Here a maid tipped out water for their hands from a golden pitcher into a silver bowl, and set a polished table near at hand; and larder mistress with her tray of loaves and savories came, dispensing all her best, and then a carver heaped their platters high with various meats, and put down cups of gold." (IV.35-37, 56-62)"
