Abstract
This paper provides a report from the personal viewpoint of an intern who worked for a period of time at Crowley Maritime Corporation. He provides a history of the company and describes some of the activities he witnessed. He includes some of his journal entries in which he observes first hand all the effort and organization, as well as routine and at times, challenging tasks that must takes place in the intricate process of ensuring even one container goes from point A to point B successfully. The paper also includes diagrams, photos and tables of interest.

Outline:
CMC Background
Mission Statement of CMC
Business CMC performs
Liner
Logistics
Energy Support
Project Management
Ocean Towing and Transportation
Internship Daily Report
Conclusion

From the Paper
''Michael G. Roberts, partner with the law firm Venable LLP., submitted testimony on behalf of Crowley Maritime Corporation (Crowley), that Crowley ranks as one of the leading shipping companies based in the United States (Rebuilding Vessels..., 2008). Crowley, reportedly also leads the ocean cargo carrier business, operating between the United States and Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Bahamas, Central America, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba (Crowley 2003). As Crowley operates its fleet that exceeds 200 vessels on all the world's coasts, it provides a diverse array of services in U.S. domestic and international maritime markets. The myriad of services Crowley provides include "container shipping in domestic and Latin American trades; petroleum and chemical transportation services; logistics; ship assist and vessel escort services; ocean towing and transportation; marine salvage and emergency response; and other activities" (Rebuilding Vessels..., 2008, p.1). CMC's addition of two new, bigger, faster container ships, the Eclips and Ocean, enhances Crowley services relating to the Caribbean islands. As these ships replace two older models, they offer approximately 200 more TEUs of capacity, along with double the number of reefer plugs the ships they are replacing, the Sea Gale and Sea Cloud, possessed. They run approximately 18.5 knots; bout two knots faster than the older models (Crowley introduces..., 2007, p.1).''

Tags:shipping, vessels, operating

Abstract
This paper first presents an experiment to determine the critical micelle concentration of a surfactant and to examine the micellar structure. Next, the author reviews the details of this experiment. The paper concludes that the experiment indicates that the discontinuities in the physical properties of surfactant solutions are a reliable indication of the surfactant's cmc. The author includes a number of illustrations and graphs as well as sample calculations.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Experimental Detail
Conclusion
Results and Discussion

From the Paper
"At this point, it should be reiterated that the mechanism of surfactant action in this experiment was solubilization. In polar solvents like water, the hydrophobic hydrocarbon tails of SDS molecules are sequestered in the core of a micelle, while the anionic heads are in contact with the surrounding solvent. Thus, nonpolar solutes like Sudan IV dye can be incorporated into the micelle cores, which themselves are solubilized in the bulk solvent courtesy of the polar heads' favorable interactions with the solvent molecules. In effect, the dye molecules become "dissolved" and capable of contributing to absorption upon exposure to uv-vis light."

Tags:detergents amphiphilic, physiochemical properties, absorption spectrum, absorbance readings

Abstract
This paper thoroughly examines interpersonal communication. It specifically focuses on computer-mediated communication (CMC)--such as the use of e-mail, chat rooms, and instant messaging--as a valid medium for developing relationships. The paper discusses CMC compared to face-to-face (FtF) contact and looks at some of the issues that surrounded CMC.

Table of Contents:
Chapter I
Background
Self-Disclosure And Computer-Mediated Communication
Communication and People With Disabilities
Computer-Mediated Communication and People With Disabilities
Communication Privacy Management Theory
Summary and Research Questions
Procedures
Data Analysis
Chapter III
Results
Desire for Accurate Self-Portrayal
Familiarity With Technology
Desire for Acceptance
Chapter IV
Discussion
Overview
CPM Theory and the Results
Limitations
Future Research

From the Paper
"Due in large part to its inherent limitations and relative lack of scope, this study provides ample opportunities for future research, including opportunities to investigate a broader range of circumstances relating to people with disabilities and their decisions to disclose their conditions to online relational partners. Future researchers may want to discover how factors such as gender, age, a poor self-image, and lack of familiarity with the Internet contribute to both the success and failure of online relationships begun by people with disabilities and their tendencies to disclose or withhold information from their relational partners. A further opportunity remains to extend the present study to include individuals with other types of disabilities, specifically those which do not require the use of an assistive device such as a wheelchair, but are nonetheless visually obvious (such as a person who was severely burned). There is little doubt that people with physical disabilities constitute an important segment of the population, and to the extent that researchers can build upon this line of research, scholars and practitioners alike may someday come to a better understanding of the decision-making processes people with physical disabilities go through as they develop healthy and satisfying personal relationships."

Tags:contact, relationship, CMC, interaction

Abstract
This paper explains that the term used for computer interaction is referred to as computer-mediated communication (CMC). The author points out that, through CMC, many individuals establish platonic and romantic relationships using websites such as Facebook.com and Match.com. The paper relates that CMC offers an alternative to traditional dating, excluding time restraints and physical proximity. The author applies symbolic interactionist theory in that online profiles are created to attract potential partners by consciously adding positive attributions regarding personality and physical appearance, which are governed by the expectations of what other individuals and society constitutes as attractive. The paper stresses that, without a physical presence, on-line dating is reduced to predominantly textual exchanges, missing body communication, which makes it nigh impossible to detect truth from lie.

From the Paper
"Everyone I 'talked' with on-line wanted to know what I looked like and if I had any photographs or a video camera. It seems likely that members were predominantly interested in what their potential partner's aesthetic qualities are - they wanted to assess whether they found the other person attractive or not. Even through online dating, we like to think we've nabbed someone who is considered a good catch; sort of physicality is apparently imperative when dating online, giving the relationship a grounding point. Virtual reality can perhaps be seen as dependant on some aspect of physical reality."

Tags:face-to-face, accessible, risk, fantasy, artificial

Abstract
This study presents the indication that the virtual classroom is becoming a female domain and that educators need to take a serious and wary approach to accepting claims of ensured democratic participation in computer-mediated communication (CMC) environments.

Table of Contents
Objective
Introduction
Importance of Research
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Summary

From the Paper
"Online educational attainment is a trend that is growing and is projected to continue to grow. Various types of learning have been integrated into today's educational institution. "Distance learning" is the term, which refers to the virtual classroom that is an online class structure in which individuals may earn a college degree of many types. Dramatic shifts have occurred in the demographics and instructional delivery strategies which are changing the face of higher educational institutions. Adult students are the new majority which has led to a new focus for colleges and universities as they have turned their attention toward the specific characteristics and needs of this group which has created a new boom in virtual learning."

Tags:learning, style, dominant, teaching, bored, inattentive, perform, poorly, exams, discouraged

Abstract
This paper analyzes issues of gender inequality and the relevance of feminist epistemology in information systems. It reviews three articles, "Feminist Philosophy and Information Systems" by Alison Adam and Helen Richardson, "The Army and the Microworld: Computers and the Politics of Gender Identity" by Paul Edwards and "Slouching Toward the Ordinary: Current Trends in Computer Mediated Communication" by Susan Herring.

From the Paper
"In conclusion, these three articles on gender role allocations within CMC and IS provide a varied, yet informative view of the historical, social, and feminist ideology of patriarchal systems. However, it is the Adam and Richardson article that best defines the role of empiricism and objectivity in determining the epistemological problems of patriarchal constructs in computer communications. Although a historical analysis of the feminist movement and the current issues of generational decay may inherently be problematic in modern IS, the issue a feminist ideology that must define the reality of gender disparity is the more important premise of the research done by Adam and Richardson."

Tags:patriarchal, CMC, systems

Abstract
This paper analyzes a paper on "Mandatory use of Electronic Mail and User Acceptance" which appeared in a journal reviewed for subject, appropriateness of research methods and data collection. It focuses is on the acceptance and productivity of an electronic mail system in one business.

From the Paper
"Scholarly research, particularly research that uses statistics as an integral component can be formidable when used to support a particular argument. However it is ..."

Tags:research analysis, e-mail, electronic mail, CMCS