Abstract
This paper examines the figure of the "catalyst character" in Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" and in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World". The catalyst character can be seen as the instigator of the action in these stories, but they are also characters that do not contribute to the action itself.

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This paper discusses whether childhood intimacy problems can serve as a catalyst for creating a sexual predator later in life. The paper analyzes factors of intimacy along with profiles of sexual perpetrators and then relates the two issues. The paper also attempts to create an increased understanding of the reasoning a perpetrator utilizes and how s/he defends his/her actions. The paper then attempts to determine whether the perpetrator blames or relates his/her crimes and actions on the need for non-sexual intimacy. The paper includes a section of copied research material.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
I. Children Learn . . .
Normal?
Children Learn What They Live
1.1 Aims and Objectives
1.2 Background
II. Factors of Intimacy
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse "Signs"
The Sensible Thing
Common, Yet Uncommon, Concerns
III: Sexual Perpetrators' Profiles
Sexual Offender or Predator?
Society's Dilemma
Identifying a Sexual Predator
Online Sexual Predators
Life Long Treatment
Real Reasons
IV. Ageless Truths
Facts
V: From Facts to Conclusions
Facts Reviewed
Aims and Objectives

From the Paper
"Bolen (2003) argues that abuse prevalence has not decreased through the course of implementing prevention programs. Prevention programs, instead, are deemed to be more effective ways to target potential offenders. Programs to promote healthy relationship patterns may be successful for the identical reason current prevention programs do not seem to succeed at reducing abuse. These programs target reducing offending behavior instead of reducing victimization. One of the primary causal factors for the current child sexual abuse epidemic and the prevalence of male offenders - the social definition of the male sex role are targeted. To begin to reduce child sexual abuse, targeting one of the vital causes of child sexual abuse; as well as, providing healthy behavioral alternatives are needed."

Tags:abuse, victimization, molestor

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The paper shows that that the freezing (or ?suspension?) of deceased individuals, to be later revived, is becoming more feasible to the established scientific community. However, religious conservatism akin to Luddism has hampered public acceptance. The paper shows that numerous church-backed politicians have stubbornly refused to tolerate any scientific advance in the field, branding it as heretical and immoral. Cryonics, therefore, must overcome its trials and tribulations in order to become the next social catalyst. The paper covers many issues on the subject of cryonics including its advantages and possibilities, a scientific explanation, the Church's opposition to Cryonics and a defensive argument in favor of this science, reasons cryonics won't cause starvation and, finally, many unanswered questions that cryonics raises.

From the Paper
"?Every man dies, not every man truly lives,? says William Wallace, the thirteenth century Scottish hero. His words echo in many self-proclaimed "thrill-seekers" who intend to enjoy everything that life has to offer. But what if there was no death, everyone lived to fulfill whatever dream they had, accomplish every desire, regardless of hindrances? This is the future offered by cryogenicists. A world where death is no longer feared; where crippled icons like Stephen Hawking and Christopher Reeves casually amble through gardens, strolling as any being would be expected to. Families are always complete and wars are obsolete. Many people desire this as a future; as well they should, because it describes the next step in social evolution. Cryonics will allow the dead to be resurrected; the helpless and enfeebled to live normal lives through science."

Tags:alcor, controversy, cryogenics, death, euthenasia, health, life

Abstract
The paper examines how manufacturing companies are relying on data warehousing for more effective new product development and introduction (NPDI) processes, workflows and strategies. The paper focuses on data warehousing's contributions to value chain performance and customer relationship management strategies. The paper clearly demonstrates how data warehousing is now a competitive weapon used at the strategic level of companies looking to gain greater efficiencies from every area of their value chains. The paper includes two diagrams.

Outline:
Introduction
Data Warehousing's Contributions to Value Chain Performance
Creating Competitive Advantage Using Data Warehousing in Customer Relationship Management Strategies
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The strategic framework of the value chain (Porter, 1986, 9) provides a frame of reference for illustrating how data warehousing is making strategic contributions across entire enterprises. The increased accuracy and velocity of information made possible through integrated data warehousing strategies has the potential to significantly redefine entire companies (Johnson, 2009, 9). As the value chain framework as defined by Porter (1986, 9) compares the functional areas of Inbound Logistics, Operations, Outbound Logistics, Marketing & Sales and Aftersales Service while also showing support activities, this framework illustrates just how critical interprocess and system integration is in any value chain strategy."

Tags:Continental, Airlines, Wal-Mart, Porter, value, chain

Abstract
This paper deals with the causes of the Great Western Schism. The author focuses on the events leading up to it and tries to pin down the one event that served as the catalyst for the Schism to happen.The author discusses such events as the election of Urban VI, the politics before the election and the personality of Urban himself.

From the Paper
"During the middle and end of the 14th century, the Catholic Church went through a major division. A division within the church is called a "schism," and this particular division turned into what is now known as the Great Western Schism. The difference between most schisms and this one is that most schisms are generally divisions along religious views, while this one tended to be more political. "

Tags:catholicism, europe, pope, religion, renaissance, schism

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This paper argues that, as a political commentary, Mill's "The Subjection of Women" is not a product of his time, but rather a critique of the restrictions on women's political and civic rights; therefore, John Stuart Mill holds the distinction of being the first male philosopher to argue publicly in favor of women's rights. The author points out that the book is an impassioned argument for the recognition of women's personal, legal, and political rights, including the right to work outside the home, the right to higher education, and the right to equal rights in the institution of marriage. The paper relates that, as a utilitarian, Mill believes that prohibiting the potential contributions from half the members of society went against the general good.

Table of Contents
Arguments of "The Subjection of Women"
Social and Philosophical Context
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Most of the social theorists of the time, such as Edmund Burke and even Mill's own father James Mill argued that personal relationships, such as those between husbands and wives, were timeless and should be seen as "natural." In response to John Stuart's criticism, Burke harked back to the abstract reason of older philosophers like John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau and Jeremy Bentham. Bentham, in particular, was the father of utilitarianism, which John Stuart had adopted as his own personal philosophy."

Tags:relationships, utilitarianism, political, restrictions, first

Abstract
The paper investigates the interactions between educational restructuring, changes and management of multiple innovations. The paper examines the current educational restructuring in Hong Kong and focuses on the elementary sphere. The paper argues that self-managing schools with competent leadership capable of multiple innovations and change management outperform others in a deregulated, turbulent operating environment. The paper appends two tables and an explanation of abbreviations.

Outline:
Introduction
Educational Restructuring: Nature and Extent
Restructuring of Primary Schools in NT: Turbulence and Multiple Changes
Normative Re-educative Strategy: A Success Story
Managing Multiple Innovations in NT: KSFs
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In Hong Kong, educational restructuring is mostly the response to the current education reform, which was proposed by the SAR government in 2000 and started implementation a year after. ED claimed the overall direction is to create more room for schools, teachers and students, to offer all-round and balanced learning opportunities, and to lay the foundation for lifelong learning. The author regards this reform scheme as being apparently market driven, seeking a healthy dynamic equilibrium between students and schools, i.e. the demand and supply sides of educational service."

Tags:Hong, Kong, leadership, planning, reforms, turbulence, stability, competence

Abstract
This paper examines how Lady Macbeth and the witches play a vital role in pushing Macbeth to choose the evil path to the crown in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". It looks at how Lady Macbeth plays the masculine role during the opening scenes of the play and forces her ambitious ways upon Macbeth and how, throughout the play, her famous speeches and soliloquies show the extent of her influence on Macbeth. It also explores how the witches use Macbeth's character flaw to their advantage and entice Macbeth to act on his ambition of obtaining the crown.

From the Paper
"Lady Macbeth is part of the instigation behind the unleashing of Macbeth's evil side. Lady Macbeth's words to her husband as well as her many influential soliloquies show her longing for power and therefore she urges Macbeth to murder Duncan. Macbeth and his wife have a very strong relationship in which they greatly influence one another's actions. In the first two acts it becomes apparent that Lady Macbeth's words mean a great deal to her husband, which gives the impression that she is the dominant figure in the relationship. In Act 1, Scene 5 we find out that as soon as she receives her husband's letter she instantly begins to plot and scheme. We immediately become aware of the fact that she wants Macbeth to become king, so she can become the Queen of Scotland."

Tags:evil, duncan, murder

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This paper studies the incident that took place on December 2, 1984 in Bhopal, India when a series of mechanical and human failures led to the worst industrial disaster known to mankind--a gas leak of 40 tons of methyl isocyanate from a Union Carbide chemical plant that killed an estimated 10,000 people. The effects of this tragic incident were global. Corporate environmental awareness was raised to new levels as industrial giants worldwide scrambled to preemptively reevaluate the safety of their own chemical processes, while lawmakers put together new environmental regulations in response to Bhopal. Public environmental awareness was also brought to the forefront as the "right-to-know" movement gained impetus. Ultimately, these three factors paved the way for environmental auditing and management systems--because these were the controls that gave the chemical industry the tools to prevent another Bhopal, while also meeting expected new government regulations and gathering information to satisfy the public's newly awakened interest in industrial processes.

From the Paper
"One of the largest and most horrific industrial disasters of modern times took place in Bophal, India on the evening of December 2, 1984, when about 40 tons of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leaked from an underground storage tank at a Union Carbide chemical plant into the environment, killing 2,000 to 3,400 people almost immediately and leaving about 8,000 others to die gradually from exposure to the killing fumes.1 The gas polluted an area of over 18 square kilometers and displaced over 500,000 people. There were at least 250,000 people injured as a result of this accident. The MIC gas caused severe respiratory distress, pulmonary edema, eye and lung diseases, gynecological problems, psychological crisis, and many other medical problems before it had run its course. The sheer magnitude of the accident drew over 12,000 relief operations personnel to the area in hopes of rendering aid, but for many of the victims, it was already too late (Bisarya & Puri, 2001; EPA, 2001; Nolan & Street, 2000)."

Tags:act, air, auditing, caer, carbide, care, chemical, clean, disaster, environmental, epcra, gas, india, mic, responsible, union

Abstract
The paper studies the events of October 1948, when a temperature inversion trapped the town of Donora, Pennsylvania in a cloud of smog from local zinc and steel smelting plants for several days, killing an estimated 20 people and leaving many seriously injured. The paper shows how after the incident public perceptions about industrial environmental pollution were indelibly changed and the subsequent increase in demand for risk information influenced many sectors of industrial and political operations--ultimately prompting the nation's first Clean Air Act.

From the Paper
"Donora, Pennsylvania: "It was once the home of the world's best steel mill, the world's biggest zinc mill and the world's worst air pollution" (Templeton, 1994, p. W1). Given these less than innocuous distinctions, it is perhaps not surprising to us today that the small mill town of Donora was the site of the first known American deaths from air pollution (Coates, 1998). However, in the earlier part of 1948--when the Great Depression was still a vivid and unwelcome memory in the minds of many people--billowing clouds of smog, like those that had hovered for years over the Monongahela River valley mill town of Donora, were seen as a sign of prosperity, not as a harbinger of death (Kiester, 1999). Air pollution concerns were unheard of in Donora in the early 1940s; smoke from the local zinc and steel mills was an accepted and welcomed part of life (Coates, 1998)."

Tags:mill, monongahela, river, EPA, U.S, Steel