Abstract
This report analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of compressed work weeks (CWW), with a view to determining if such a system would solve the current problem Core Design has with excessive staff turnover. This report takes a look at the concept, variations, and prevalence of CWW and reviews obstacles and potential employee responses. This paper concludes with recommendations.

Tags:compressed, work, week

Abstract
The paper begins by looking for a common thread in the seventeen poems, and states the main theme as that of eternity. The idea of death as just another state of being is discussed and the meaning behind the grouping of poems is explored. The paper then takes the reader through poems #441 to #455, discussing them individually in order to explain their meaning and their connection to the overall theme of eternity. The paper concludes by commenting on such aspects as the tone, mood, format, rhythm, rhyme and use of capitalization in the poems.

From the Paper
"The seventeen poems that make up Fascicle #21, nonetheless, have obvious thematic linkages, their images repeated and interwoven to form a delicate pattern. The main thread that seems to run through the fascicle is the concept of eternity. There is a sense of timelessness, and of time collapsed upon itself. The first poem in the fascicle, #440, describes a visit to "home" after many years; the soul is filled with fear and alienation, and rushes away like a thief. The metaphor of the ocean for an unbridgeable expanse is introduced in this poem. By the last poem, #455, the soul owns a treasure and her wealth is recognized by others she is not a thief but the recipient of a priceless gift. The progression from this fearful disentitlement to the proud, confident ownership of #455 takes place as a pilgrimage through eternity depicted in the other intervening poems."

Tags:theme, eternity, death, grouping, commentary, meaning, tone, mood, format, rhythm, rhyme

Abstract
The role of digital compression technology within medicine is currently creating ease of access to medical records and data transfer. Future applications of this technology are expected to facilitate this data transfer yet will also better enhance medical research, identification and diagnosis of physical ailments, and aid in treatment strategies.

Tags:telemedicine, dct, digital, compression, technology

Abstract
This paper addresses compression, its various forms, and the technology behind it. The author conducts an analysis of compression in the computing industry, which identifies the key players, gives insight and comparisons of various products, and the future of compression.

Contents
What is Compression?
Benefits of Using Compression
Various Types of Compression
How Compression Works
Key Players
Future

From the Paper
"Compression is one technique introduced in computing that enhances the efficiency of data storage. This is carried out by implementing computer algorithms that organize data in a special pattern. Compression allows users to reduce the size of data storage to save disk space or data transfer times. This indirectly addresses the issue of saving the cost of data storage or transfer with efficient utilization of storage or transmission media."

Tags:algorithm, design, technology, internet, email

Abstract
This paper focuses on the topic of video compression. It looks at how the combination of audio compression and video compression form the concept of digital compression and how these processes or techniques have literally revolutionized how audio and video data is stored and transmitted electronically or digitally. It examines the state of technology and how the process of video compression actually works. It also discusses some of the different vendors, as well as the current, significant research going on within the technology.

From the Paper
"Technologies like the Internet, MP3 Players, DVD's, HDTV, and digital cameras to name a few are all driving the demand for consistently new and improved ways of compressing audio and video data. The current state of the technology for Video compression revolves around the ideas like that of the MPEG or Moving Picture Experts Group. An MPEG (correctly pronounced M-peg), is actually a standard used to program or code both audio and visual data. Examples include movies, videos and digital music. The information once in an MPEG format is digital compressed so it is easier to send it or store it based on the fact that less room is needed."

Tags:mpeg, dvd, mp3, digital, audio, data

Abstract
This paper presents a group engineering project from pre-selection between two products to market identification to manufacturing to prototype. The paper includes many tables and drawings.

Table of Contents
List of Figures
Product Planning
Mission Statement: Portable Compressed Air and Hydro-pneumatic Jack (car jack)
Mission Statement: Athletic Safety Support Pack
Identifying Customer Needs
Product Survey and Responses
Customer Needs Level of Importance
Product Specifications
Metric Level of Importance
Link Metric to Customer Needs
Benchmark on Customer Needs
Benchmark on Metrics
Assigned Marginal and Ideal Values for Metric Component Estimates
Final Metric Specifications
Product Uniqueness and Significance
Concept Generation
Clarify the Problem
Search Externally
Search Internally
Explore Systematically
Concept Selection
Concept Screening
Concept Scoring
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Manufacturing Cost
Reduction of Component Cost
Reduction of Assembly Cost and Supporting Production
Impact of DFM and Conclusion
Prototyping
Types and Purpose of Prototypes
Instructions for Tire Change
Prototype Uses
Prototype Strategy
Prototype Method(s)
Critique Evaluation
List of Sources

From the Paper
"After careful evaluation of our two major products, we narrowed our focus to one, the Portable Compressed Air and Hydro-pneumatic Jack. Once we did this, we wanted to ensure that the product focused on customer needs. In order to understand where our product fulfilled customers' needs we identified the latent or hidden needs as well as explicit needs using a Product Survey and Response. We then used the result of the survey to provide a fact base for justifying the product specifications. We created an archival record of the needs activity using a table to ensure that no critical customer need was missed or forgotten."

Tags:planning, customer, survey, specifications, component, generation, design, manufacturing, cost, prototyping

Abstract
This report stipulates the final report for the planned project entitled "Finding Alternative Suppliers Of Contract Certification Of CNG On Bus Fuel Tanks For The Kingsgrove CNG Powered Fleet". As such, the report delineates the exact steps planned to obtain an alternative service provider for the certification and safety testing of Kingsgrove's compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Project: Aims and Objectives
Stakeholders
Problem Description
Safety
Cost
Solution
Information Gathering
Proposal Invitation
Assessment Criteria and Selection Process
Implementation
Resources and Risks
Recommendations

From the Paper
"Up until now, Kingsgrove's CNG testing and certification has been performed by Walkers Ausgas. These services have been satisfactory for the duration of the company's contract with Kingsgrove. The problem is however that Walkers Ausgas has recently announced a price increase, without which they would not be able to continue their service to Kingsgrove. If Kingsgrove were then to continue using this service from Ausgas, two problems would result: the first is that, to ensure continuing profits and business survival, Kingsgrove would need to substantially increase its service prices to customers; the second, and related to the first problem, is that this price increase would result in a loss of customers, possibly necessitating further price increases."

Tags:contractor, maintenance, implementation

Abstract
This paper presents a project proposal for finding alternative suppliers of compressed natural gas (CNG) inspections for the Kingsgrove CNG powered fleet. The proposal explores the process for assuring that the new supplier is not only more cost effective, but that it will provide adequate services for the maintenance of safety standards and protocols.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Part 1: Project Proposal
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Concept
2.1 The Aim
2.2 Objectives
2.3 Stakeholder Mapping
Summary of Plan
Part 2: Project Plan
4.1 Information Gathering
4.2 Selecting A Solution
4.3 Assessment Criteria
4.4 Project Timetable
4.5 Resource Schedule
4.6 Risk Assessment
4.7 Implementation
4.8 Evaluation
5.0 Recommendations

From the Paper
"Kingsgrove was the first depot to adopt the use of alternative fuel in their buses. Currently, Kingsgrove has 104 buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The fuel tanks are owned by STA and must be certified as safe and fit for their intended purpose as part of an ongoing maintenance routine. When the project first began there was only one supplier to perform these inspection services. However, due to a recent price increase, Kingsgrove now wishes to explore alternative suppliers for services. The following proposal explores the process for assuring that the new supplier is not only more cost effective, but that they will provide adequate services for the maintenance of safety standards and protocols. As maintenance manager, it is my role to assure that this process is carried out in an efficient and effective manner."

Tags:maintenance, protocol, efficiency

Abstract
This paper discusses how Oates' story is a compressed version of "Turn of the Screw". It explains how the setting and the names (or lack thereof) of the characters in question are the same. However, despite this initial sense of familiarity, the reader emerges with a very different ghost story when reading Oates' vision of James' world. It shows that Oates' story is comic in tone, rather than intent upon creating a sense of horror. Yet Oates' story also has far more subtlety than her predecessor James' story in its understanding of supposed female sexual repression.

From the Paper
"Re-envisioning James' story was an ambitious project upon Oates' part. James' story initially seems to completely depend upon its gothic environment and setting to generate its sense of suspense. The governess is anonymous. This is true both from the reader's point of view but also in terms of the way the other characters, except the children, envision her. She is alone. She is unable to articulate her most basic physical desires in her environment. The passions of the dead servants become articulated in the children in her charge. It is as if her own desires have now, against her will, become voiced in the innocent faces of Miles and Flora, whose characters gradually become twisted with an adult sexual awareness. The remoteness of the local and the woman's isolation cause the reader to question her sanity until the very end of the tale. How could someone not go mad in such an environment, in such circumstances? The sexual repression inherent in the narrative's setting seems to be necessary to believe in the ignorant character of the unnamed narrating governess. How could a modern reader believe in a woman who was so innocent to her own sense of sexual knowing and her charges' developing sexualized, alien personas?"

Tags:miles, flora, england, victorian

Abstract
This study focuses on the inconsistent work scheduling process adopted by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), United States Department of Justice, for immigration inspectors assigned to the Washington (DC) District. Immigration Inspectors assigned to international airport duties in this area are not allowed to use AWS, or flexible work schedules. An AWS may mean working a compressed work schedule (CWS) in which a standard 40-hour work week is completed in fewer than five days. Specifically, the author focuses on the feasibility and success of implementing AWS-based work to this group. The author draws conclusions and makes recommendations from the research and data collected on this study, providing charts and graphs to support his findings. The author ultimately recommends that AWS-based work arrangement policy be implemented immediately, and that a CWS work schedule is most compatible with the organization's operational needs.

From the Paper
"A wide variety of problems are reported by workers engaged in shift work (Jamal, 1989). Some researchers argue that these problems are attributable to the fact that shift workers find themselves out of line with established physiological and social rhythms. Nurses engaged in rotating shift work have been found to exhibit less favorable work behavior when compared to nurses on fixed-shifts. Rotating shift nurses also report lower levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and higher frequencies of job absence (Jamal, 1989)."

Tags:human, resources, labor, employees, organizational, behavior