Abstract
This paper is written about the short story of Flannery O'Connor's "Everything that Rises Must Converge". The title relates to how a person must choose to change or they will be knocked down.

Abstract
This writer demonstrates how both characters are similiar in their inability to accept change, yet they do not see how similar they are because they are too busy pointing out their differences. The writer notes that the character study could be turned into a longer version with great ease.

From the Paper
"Does anybody really know who they are? In "Everything That Rises Must Converge" by Flannery O'Connor the central issue is knowing who you are. The antagonistic relationship between Julian and his mother is the result of the two being similar enough that in relating to each other they exasperate their differences. Neither is sure who the other one is, but think they know and without hesitation they freely point a finger at the other for their shortcomings. The bus trip to his mother's weight class is the first time Julian talks of feeling displaced. Julian says to his mother "Knowing who you are is...""

Tags:conflict, social change, unacceptance

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The paper discusses the main theme in O' Connor's short story, through examples from the text. It expands on the two main characters, Julian and his mother and the relationship between them. It concludes by highlighting the poignant message of the story, that one should seize the moment and express one's feelings of love, before it is too late.

From the Paper
"Basically, this is a story of the relationship between a mother and her son, and the many emotions, included hatred, fear, and loathing that this relationship creates in both people. The young man is a failure at life, and so he is quite depressed and cynical. He is also aggressive toward his mother, because she represents so much that is wrong with the world to him. Her prejudices and her pettiness make him angry, and he takes out his anger on her once too many times, and literally drives her to a stroke. It is only then that he realizes just how much he loves and needs her. There are many compelling passages in this short story; O'Conner seems to be able to write poignantly and sharply in a very small amount of words."

Tags:mother, son, relationship, love, literature

From the Paper
"The world view of Flannery O'Connor is profoundly religious, and from the facts of her life it is no great leap of insight to note that her religious view is profoundly Catholic. A strong concept of the consequences of sin and the inescapability of accountability for it permeates "Everything That Rises Must Converge." To fail to take the divine seriously is the deepest of sins, and retribution may strike in any form because of that sin. Or perhaps it is more accurate to say that the sin is in a failure of convergence with what is ultimate about life, and that not addressing this problem of life carries the most terrible of consequences. On this view, since all of human life is the province of God, God's justice may strike in any form and certainly not at human beings' convenience. Thus Julian, in "Everything That Rises Must Converge," is deprived of the mother ..."

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This paper explores the topic of media convergence. It discusses the question whether or not convergence will allow newspapers to recapture their readership, or if their content will play a bigger factor. The paper argues that with the Internet and more, cheaper, alternative mediums, it is now much easier to have an active competition in contrast to previous newspaper monopolies. The competition allows for richer content that will attract more viewers away from traditional sources.

From the Paper
"Newspapers in North America have been adopting an open strategy of convergence in recent years. Once the dominant news source, they have been overtaken by television and increasingly the Internet. Concerned with profit margins, they are moving ever further into the realm of television, cell phones, the Internet and other media. The goal of the newspapers is to recapture lost audiences. However, this paper will argue that it is not just alternative mediums of technology, but the content of the news that will ultimately determine their ability to recapture readership. In recent years newspaper readership has been on a decline, while recent decades have been marked by the consolidation of the newspaper industry into fewer hands."

Tags:media, convergence, consolidation

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This paper discusses the basis of convergence in newspapers as overwhelmed by the massive competition that such a large database of free information creates in this marketing strategy. The paper discusses the effectiveness of this marketing tool of advertising and suggests reasons why it may not be as effective as desired.

From the Paper
"Mass Communications: Understanding the Marketing Strategy of Convergence in the Newspaper Industry In this mass communications study the marketing strategy of convergence will be analyzed within the scope of the modern newspaper industry. The growing information sources and efficiency of the Internet has been a marketing strategy for print newspaper companies that wish to find a broader audience base. The success of this approach has been varied in the manner in which newspapers market their articles and news sources. In essence, the extremely broad scope of information that is now available on the Internet is a problematic, yet marketable source for newspapers that wish to attract various readerships to their news articles and stories."

Tags:news, media, convergence

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the three varied economic views on globalization as they represent the core of the debate regarding globalization, as each camp stresses its take on the negative and or positive outcomes of the increasingly globalized economy. Convergence and divergence in many areas of the global economy are discussed. There is no question that the international economy is in transition, as global economy has become a dominant force in trade and business change. Convergence is yet to be seen in many areas of the market and the most lacking area is income convergence. The writer concludes that it is important to recognize the need for balance, as opening new markets can bring changes that are undesired and must be kept in check.

Table of Contents:
Summary
Abstract
Introduction
Labor Divergence/Convergence
Agriculture Divergence/Convergence
Voice Divergence/Convergence
Economic and Democratic Divergence/Convergence
Consumerism Divergence/Convergence
Import/Export Divergence/Convergence
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"Within the rhetoric of globalization and the economic theory surrounding it is a sense that many experts believe and espouse that income convergence is a logical outcome of globalized markets. In other words that income disparities on and individual and national level will begin to converge, along with the development of convergence of economies in a more general sense, leaving an international economic system where most nations and individuals share in the positive economic impact of increased trade between nations. Yet, many other experts contest that globalization is not creating convergence but is instead creating divergence, or greater disparities between developed and least developed nations and therefore the peoples who reside within them. It is likely that the moderate economist would be able to find examples in the current global market where both are taking place, while those who believe in the early positive predictions of convergence stress that any divergence seen currently is simply a necessary but temporary evil. While those who observe divergence stress that there is simply no incentive for those who have to begin to share profits with those who have not and that the situation will likely get worse, with regard to income and voice divergence."

Tags:global, trade, incomes, profits

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This paper hypothesizes that the current attempts of making structural changes in legal systems, especially constitutions, are a result of economic globalization and is different from the earlier existing forms of influences on constitution-making. The writer explains that the selected methodologies of case study and qualitative analysis present two dimensions viz. experience of nations in responding to convergence attempts and executive and judicial responses to human rights. To make Indian society functional in the future, the paper concludes, it is imperative that its present constitution be revised or altogether rewritten.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Unconstitutional Constitutional Amendments: Definition and Theory
Unconstitutional Constitutional Amendments: A Definition
Unconstitutional Constitutional Amendments and Liberal Democracy
India's Basic Structure.
Problem Statement and Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Objectives and Methodology
Objectives
Methodology
Convergence and Neo-Convergence Explained
The Concept, Politics and Future of Constitutional Amendment in India
Why Focus on the Constitutional Amendment
Amendment Politics, Constitutional Change and the Social Revolution
Reforming the Constitution: Towards Liberalization or Human Rights?
Recent Developments in the Constitutional Amendment and Indian Judiciary
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The political economy of "socialism" has triggered important constitutional amendments to achieve the desired goals of the social revolution: The 1st Amendment created the 9th schedule, the 7th Amendment introduced new land laws, expropriations following the 17th Amendment were struck down by the Golak Nath decision, correspondingly the 24th, 25th and 27th amendment diluted Golak Nath while the 42nd amendment overrode Kesavananda. Liberalization policies, so far, have neither translated into mass politics nor into a constitutional reform debate."

Tags:harmonization, globalization, faith, governance, dichotomy

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This paper examines how a critical issue in international and comparative human resource management (HRM) studies concerns the perception that ?globalisation? is creating convergence (or contingency) in business and industrial relations practices. It looks at how academic debate centres on the crucial argument of whether convergence is an increasing phenomenon, fuelled by globalisation, or, in reality, the opposite is true ? that national cultures and institutions are a unique force for perpetuating diversity and divergence. Consideration is given to contemporary sources that analyse the convergence-divergence debate in HRM and international management.

From the Paper
"The convergence perspective originated from the work of Kerr et al (1960), which stated that organisations? use of functional specialisation would increasingly create a convergent dynamic for business - leading to a common structuring of the workforce within and across countries, based on technological changes and work systems. Beardwell and Holden (2001) note the convergent similarities in car production plants worldwide, echoing the findings of Mueller and Purcell (1992), that see globalising forces as a key factor in converging operational and management processes. Ritzer (1998) also applies the convergent paradigm to his studies into fast-food businesses and society. "The McDonaldization Thesis" illustrates the way multinationals use and perpetuate convergence in order to homogenise working practices, business processes and human resource management for increased economies of scale and competitive advantage."

Tags:braverman, hofstede, ibm, mcdonaldization, resource, trompenaars

Abstract
This paper first explains that Jackson Pollock's "Convergence" represents the style of 'action painting', an approach synonymous with Pollock. The paper then describes Pollock's painting, "Convergence", the life of Jackson Pollock and his contributions to modern art. The paper concludes that, although Pollock was respected and praised by critics and fans, either by misconception or too much alcohol, he felt misunderstood and that his work were undervalued. He died of an alcohol-related car accident at the age of 44.

From the Paper
"From 1947-1952, Pollock was in a period of intense creativity and produced most of his famous action paintings, including "Convergence". At the same time, he was treated by a doctor who tried to reduce his drinking with tranquillizers, but Pollock began to drink heavily again in 1951. There is evidence stating Pollock was in fact drinking while creating the painting "Blue Poles" in 1952, leading to the supposition, he was probably drinking during the creation of "Convergence" as well. References to his use of certain colors, black, yellow and orange are mentioned, with Pollock stating, "I can't start a painting in red"."

Tags:colors confusion, mythic symbolism, drip paintings, alcoholism