Abstract
This paper recounts the origins of the Italian mafia and its migration to the United States. It discusses the glory years of La Cosa Nostra (LCN) and explores the illegitimate activities in an otherwise legitimate industrial world. Lastly, the paper examines the implementation of RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, specifically, the mass round up of mafia bosses over two decades that crippled the foundation of the LCN.

From the Paper
"The situation in Sicily, at present, is similar to the US. A reverent hostility towards the mafia has swept through society and collapsed the organized crime structure. During mass arrests and incarcerations, the mob, in desperation, retaliated viciously against the justice system. Multiple assassinations, including that of Judge Giovanni Falcone, in the 1990s led to public outrage and the convictions of hundreds of Mafiosi, while turning thousands of associates into informants (Roots, 2005). An anti-mafia sediment has remained demonstrating intolerance for the previous, multi-generational, crime-dominant rule in Sicily."

Tags:mafia, RICO, corruption, arrest

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This essay provides an analysis and interpretation of Pablo Neruda's poem "Tonight I Can Write ..." which was published in 1924 in a collection of poems by Neruda titled "Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Cancion Desesperada." The paper discusses the speaker's inability to communicate despite his anguish, and mentions the conflicting ideas and feelings that are presented. The paper asserts that the speaker is clearly crippled by the loss of his lover, and until now has been unable to express his feelings on this subject. The poem concludes with the speaker's final acclimation that he will no longer suffer under the unbearable pain of her loss, because he has finally been able to express himself.

From the Paper
"The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the poem: dejected and melancholy, but still a small feeling of relief. "Tonight I can write the saddest lines" is the speaker's declaration that he is no longer inhibited by the debilitating feelings that had previously stopped him, but is still experiencing the extreme feelings of this loss. The repetition of the opening line three times throughout the poem is used to reinforce and emulate the sad and desperate state of the speaker so that the reader can empathize. Neruda plays on the reader's feelings by using their ability to empathize with the desolate sadness of lost love. The universality of lost love is one of the most important themes to this poem because it allows a wider audience to be affected. The poem does not contain a regular meter; Neruda rarely rhymes, but attains rhythm through a mixture of consonance: "recurrence of the same or like sounds," and assonance: "resemblance or correspondence of sound between two words or syllables" (Oxford English Dictionary). The poem is written in stanzas of two lines except for the opening line and the third stanza and almost every line ends in a period. These short, staccato style sentences demonstrate the speaker's reluctance and inability to elaborate into great detail each encounter with his lost lover because of the great personal pain it causes. Only one specific encounter is actually described in lines 7-8 where he and his lover and holding each other beneath the stars kissing. All the other encounters are described on an emotional level and are connected with nature."

Tags:Chile, poetry

Abstract
This paper discusses how Tennessee Williams' award-winning play, "The Glass Menagerie", is a classic study in how everyone is crippled in someway. It looks at how Amanda is crippled to the point of near paralysis by the disappearance of her husband, how Laura is crippled by fear of people and isolation and how Jim O'Connor, the gentlemen caller, is crippled by his own failures.

From the Paper
"There is no real named disease that cripples Laura. What is mentioned fear of people and isolation, but never polio or another disease of that time period. Her crippling seems to be psychological, much like William's real life sister. Amanda treats her like a plaything, a doll, trying to dress her up and make her pretty and sociable for her gentlemen callers and school, neither of which she is mentally capable of having. She stays in this world of illusion with her glass pieces and her records because it is easier than dealing with the feelings of disappointment her mother obviously displays upon her. "

Tags:laura, jim, amanda

Abstract
The following paper will look at the potentially crippling disorder known as asthma and at how a disciplined regimen that revolves around the daily use of corticosteroid inhalers is the optimal means of sparing individuals the acute distress that can accompany severe asthma conditions. To be more specific, inhalers are an excellent tool for administering corticosteroids and agonists in such a way that the full pharmaceutical value of these compounds is realized - and combination inhalers and dry powder inhalers appear to top the list. Naturally, to arrive at this conclusion, I had to answer a number of questions: how do inhalers bolster the performance of corticosteroids, the widely-recognized best treatment compounds for overwhelming asthma? Furthermore, to the extent that inhalers aid the performance of corticosteroids, which inhaled corticosteroids are the best ones on the market? Additionally, even with the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids, is simply taking these products without any other compound the way to go or is there a better route one can take? Finally, what role can inhalers play in helping children? By answering these queries to the fullest extent possible, it becomes easier to counsel those who suffer from asthma on what product they should utilize - a practice that is meaningful for this writer insofar as I happen to know several asthmatics personally. With all of this uppermost in mind, the next few pages will look at the use of inhalers in fighting asthma - but not before first beginning with an introductory look at what asthma does to those it afflicts.

From the Paper
Asthma and the Use of Inhalers: How Inhalers Can Dramatically Improve Treatment for an Asthma Condition The following paper will look at the potentially crippling disorder known as asthma and at how a disciplined regimen that revolves around the daily use of corticosteroid inhalers is the optimal means of sparing individuals the acute distress that can accompany severe asthma conditions. To be more specific, inhalers are an excellent tool for administering corticosteroids and agonists in such a way that the full pharmaceutical value of these compounds is realized - and combination inhalers and dry powder inhalers appear to top the list. Naturally, to arrive at this conclusion, I had to

Tags:asthma, inhalers, treatment

Abstract
Businesses have to be able to survive, thrive and function above and beyond computer disasters. While many tend to overlook the threat of a total digital breakdown due to computer related disasters such as viruses or malicious hackers, the threat is real and imminent in this day and age. Acknowledging the possibility is the most effective means of addressing the problem and protecting businesses from being crippled by computer based disaster. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the means by which to address the issue of computer disaster so that a computer disaster will not cripple businesses permanently.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Urgency
The Heightened Threat of Disaster to the Small Business
Overview -The Process by Which You Plan Against a Disruptive Event
Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery
Importance of Communication
Application
Assessment
Step 2 Assessment
Risk Factor Identification
Precaution Implementation
Guidance Resources
The Remote Solution
Conclusion
Sources

From the Paper
" The need to prepare for disaster recovery from a computer perspective cannot be underestimated or overlooked. The urgency is real. A virus or malicious hacker can cripple and destroy a computer system. It is a worst case scenario that we don't want to think about, but by acknowledging its reality and possibility we can fully protect ourselves against its occurrence. Research unequivocally asserts that the end result of disaster can mean chaos and uncertainty for the business owner, employees, and customers. Further, human created disasters are virtually unavoidable. At some point, one will occur such as malicious hacking or unknowingly downloading a powerful virus that can cripple your data and network system."

Tags:technology corporations, recovery planning

Abstract
This paper indicates that an infant's fears are most likely reactions to real and immediate events while a preschoolers' fears many times stem from his or her imagination. The author points out that humans have a built-in mechanism, which is triggered by fear, called the flight or fight reaction that acts as a survival mechanism and saves people from many potential dangerous or violent situations. The paper relates that fear continues throughout the life-span in various forms and, many times, it prevents people from living their lives to the fullest potential because people allow their fears to get in the way and cripple them from going any farther.

From the Paper
"When a person's phobia are too intense and he cannot just stay away from the object or setting that produces the fear or phobia he sometimes seeks professional help. It is interesting that when they use behavior modification in treating phobias that they use a method where the person is repeatedly exposed to the feared situation or object so that they can see that no harm befalls them; the fear gradually fades. It seems that even in the case of extreme fear that the answer is to face that fear and it eventually dissipates."

Tags:self-consciousness, learned, phobias, handicap, mechanism

Abstract
This paper examines to what extent did strategic preparation for the Russo-Japanese War determine the success of the belligerents in its outcome. It also looks at which side did the better job of planning for the termination of the war. The paper shows that there is no doubt that the Japanese were more prepared than the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. While the Russians were trying to become an imperial nation without understanding the costs associated with being one, the Japanese drew up a plan to confront the Russians. The keystone to this plan included a naval buildup to control the seas surrounding Japan, and a system of alliances that would eliminate foreign intervention. In addition, Japan studied its enemy and devised a strategy that would cripple the Russian fleet and capture the Korean peninsula. The paper shows that the Russians had no plan except for the complete overthrow of Japan and its disarmament. While Russia did not use the tools necessary to win a decision, Japan planned and executed an almost flawless limited war against a much greater power.

Paper Outline
Introduction
The Seeds of War
Preparing for Battle
Balance of Power
Planning of the War
Termination of the War
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper
"As stated previously, Japanese strategists had studied the future conflict and made key assumptions. These assumptions focused on the fact that Japan had to prevent Russia from escalating the conflict and asserting its full strength in the war. Lastly, Japan would have to convince Russia that it could not win. It has already been seen that escalation would have been difficult as Russia was already diplomatically isolated and could not bring in new allies. In addition, Russian could not truly expand the war since Japan controlled the seas, and an attack on the Japanese islands was unlikely. Lastly, since Japan had limited objectives and never invaded Russian soil, the quantity and quality of Russian troops never developed."

Tags:mahan, sun, tzu, Manchuria, Vladivostok, Port, Arthur

Abstract
This paper examines the Kyoto Accord, an international treaty among signatory countries to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by their industries if their neighboring countries do likewise. In particular, it looks at how, in 1997, the federal government of Canada signed the Kyoto Accord, which committed it to cutting emissions of greenhouse gases to six percent by 2012 and how the province of Alberta, which produces the majority of Canada's oil and gas, opposed the Treaty, as it would significantly cripple its energy industry and deprive it of billions of dollars.

From the Paper
"Global warming has disturbed nature at an alarming rate and ways. It has already reduced the depth of winter polar ice cap since the 1970s by 40% (Green), which threatens to render polar bears to become extinct if the condition continues. Almost all glaciers are fast retreating, and this accelerates the heating effect. With more heat, there is more energy in the atmosphere, and, therefore, more bad weather. More heat will also redistribute rains. There have been many disasters throughout the world due to inclement weather. Droughts are another consequence of disturbed weather, and droughts have occurred in Canada. Monsoon rains, on which depends Asian agriculture, no longer come regularly because of this imbalance."

Tags:glabal, warming, carbon, dioxide, emissions

Abstract
This paper discusses the importance of preparing for the 'millennium' bug. Discussed are the ways large companies are preparing for this bug. Some of the fears attached to this topic are discussed such as the possibility for nuclear detonation and other mishaps that can severely cripple our society.

Abstract
This paper gives a brief insight of how the murder of the wife of ex-football-star-turned announcer caught the country's full attention in 1995. It examines some of the evidence leading to his arrest and provides some incriminating facts that the jury did not have access to during the trial and discusses how Simpson was eventually released. It evaluates how the schism between the races still exists and how televised criminal cases and media-hype can cripple the justice system in America.

From the Paper
"None of this evidence is circumstantial. It was incriminating evidence that pointed to a killer. By law, it was all hard evidence that would have resulted in the conviction of any one else by the justice system. However, the fact that O.J. was a celebrity and the fact that the trial was moved out of Santa Monica were contributing factors to a non-guilty decision.

Unfortunately, too many things went wrong in Simpson's favor and he got off Scott-free. If the LAPD had conducted a full interrogation, if Mark Fuhrman had not lied on the witness stand about his use of the "n" word and if Cochran hadn't played the "race" card so well, justice would have prevailed in this case."

Tags:media-hype, guilty, racism, jury, evidence, LAPD, justice, system