Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that both William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" take up an old tale, once told by a different author in a different genre, and reconfigure that tale to create a new, artistic vision. The writer maintains that what makes both versions of the 'star crossed lovers' unique is not Shakespeare or Bernstein's storyline, plot or even their characters, but the way these stories are applied or not applied to contemporary situations. The writer discusses that Shakespeare creates a story for all time, while Bernstein creates a story about young people in America who are ostracized from society, have little hope of growing old and find momentary happiness in love rather than a real future. The writer compares the two works and looks at the aspect of music. The writer concludes that it is not the musical aspect of "West Side Story" that makes it stand apart from its original source, but the musical's unapologetic American qualities of theme and characters that makes it of its time, seemingly ripped from the headlines of the past, rather than transcendent of time and place.

From the Paper
"Likewise, Bernstein adopted a previous tale to suit his own purposes, taking what had become Shakespeare's now-classic story of violent, warring lovers who are able to use love as a vehicle of compassion in a cruel and uncaring world. Bernstein did not select a far-off land, as Shakespeare selected Italy to add to the romance of the narrative. Shakespeare's hot-blooded, feuding Italians would have seemed foreign to his original English audience, but Bernstein selects a setting close at hand, that of New York City. Bernstein attempts to show that the sort of compassion evoked by Shakespeare for the young lovers in a never-never land of Italy is relevant to his own viewer's contemporary era and the racial strife of his day. The types of seemingly meaningless violent discord between Italian clans in Shakespeare are parallel to the struggles of Puerto Ricans and Anglos in New York, and ultimately just as empty and brutal in its consequences. Bernstein's evocation of "America," both in the song "America" suggests that the tragedy of Tony and Maria is not simply a sad event of circumstance and mishaps, but also a fundamental betrayal of the American dream of integration and that "everyone free in America.""

Tags:old, young, romance, Maria

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This paper examines how cross-cultural psychology examines the factors that culturally influence human behavior when cultural lines are crossed. It looks at how customs, beliefs, views, and characteristics are central to the study of cross-culture psychology and how, unlike the well established behavioral sciences, cross-culture psychology has the daunting task of comparing culture to culture in an attempt to shed light on two different cultures that have become one.

Outline:
Define Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Analyze the Relationship between Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology
The Role of Critical Thinking in Cross-Cultural Psychology
The Methodology Associated With Cross-Cultural Research
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The idea of culture in relationship to cross-culture psychology continues to be essentially unexamined in theory because it is often undifferentiated when compared to fundamental concepts of behavioral science. Theories like society and social systems are what psychological science remains focused upon. The result has been diminished theoretical value with regard to research of the constructs that would examine more closely the differences and similarities between the domains of culture and cross-culture psychology (Rohner, 1984). As a division of psychology, cross-culture psychology examines the factors that culturally influence human behavior. In 1972 the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) came to be accepted as a separate sphere of psychology, and since that time has continued to develop and grow. This has led to many more psychologists who examine the differences between a diverse world with regard to behaviors and how those behaviors change when culture lines are crossed. "

Tags:critical, thinking, human, behavior

Abstract
The paper maintains that Stott's book, "The Cross of Christ," is an important book. For those Christians who want to further explore the meaning behind the Cross and behind Christ's death, it is a thought-provoking resource. The paper explains how Stott makes a very good case for the Cross being more than simply important, but rather that it is a vital part of Christianity. Without the Cross, Stott argues that Christianity as we know it would not exist. The paper is of the opinion that after reading this book, it is difficult to argue with this perspective.

From the Paper
"John R. W. Stott takes the position that the Cross is essential to Christianity. He makes his convincing argument by dividing the discussion into four parts, discussing the Cross as a symbol, the need for forgiveness, the spiritual benefits that the Cross has provided to believers and finally, on the practical and earthly teachings that the Cross can offer. Stott does not have all the answers on the subject of Christ's Cross. However, the book is a thoughtful and complex study offering suggestions on the subject of the Cross upon which Christ died. The Cross is important, Stott states, because it performs more than the single function of being the method of execution favored by the Romans."

Tags:christ, cross, theology

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The paper is an informational essay on Crossing State Park in the state of New Jersey. The paper explains that it is a historical site that is conspicuous by virtue of the fact that it was here that George Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware River from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. The writer asserts that as someone who lives close by Crossing State Park, the history that pervades this location is unmistakeable.

From the Paper
"The following paper is an informational essay on Crossing State Park in the state of New Jersey. It is a historical site that is conspicuous by virtue of the fact that it was here that George Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware River from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. As someone who lives close by Crossing State Park, the history that pervades this location is unmistakeable; in fact, Crossing State Park is not only beautiful but also an indispensable trip back in time for all Americans who care about American history and about the historical heritage that defines us as a people."

Tags:crossing, state, park

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The paper looks at Robert Keller's article "Cross-Functional Project Groups in Research and New Product Development: Diversity, Communications, Job Stress, and Outcomes" that is a report on a research study on cross-functional project groups. The paper describes how Keller developed a model of cross-functional project groups, and tested hypotheses on 93 research and new product development teams, from four companies.

From the Paper
"Robert Keller's article "Cross-Functional Project Groups in Research and New Product Development: Diversity, Communications, Job Stress, and Outcomes" is a report on a research study on cross-functional project groups. Keller developed a model of cross-functional project groups, and tested hypotheses on 93 research and new product development teams, from four companies. Keller begins by reviewing the conventional wisdom on cross-functional project groups. He defines cross-functional project groups as groups that comprise members from different functional areas of the corporation, and..."

Tags:team, cross, functional

Abstract
The premise of this study is to argue against the absolutism of Virginia's laws that make it illegal for any type of cross burning. The paper discusses how the critical issue of racial intimidation through the Klu Klux Klan in "Virginia v. Black" provides a foundation for various leniencies by the Supreme Court to allow racial intimidation as a precursor for validating Virginia's laws, yet they correctly struck down the statute of cross burning as a blanket prohibition against the cultural milieu of Christianity in the state.

Tags:cross, burning, religion

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This paper reviews Richard Fletcher's book, "The Cross and the Crescent," which presents a history of the relations between Muslims and Christians. The reviewer sees Fletcher's work as coming at an opportune times, since today the West often feels a sense of hysteria regarding anything related to Islam. The reviewer sees the "The Cross and the Crescent" as providing important information about Islamic civilization and culture, presenting the Arab world in a more comprehensive way. The reviewer also describes the Muslim view of the Christian world, and concludes by citing Fletcher's opinion that both cultures influenced each other.

From the Paper
"Fletcher's book focuses on the attitude that the Muslims had regarding to the Christians and vice-versa more than to purely historical aspects. For example, he pays not so much attention to the historical events of the crusades, but to the effect they had on the Muslim population. The book provides a valuable insight to Islam and to the relations between Islam and Christianity."

Tags:Cross, and, the, Crescent, Richard, Fletcher, Christianity, Islam, West

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This paper discusses the relaxation by the Australian authorities of cross-media and foreign ownership laws. The debate seems to balance out as to the number of the pros and cons and the weight of the arguments of each side. However, sifting through the arguments the paper shows that they meet halfway on the need to protect media against excess concentration of power and foreign influence. On these concerns, the Australian government seems to draw lessons from the media liberalization programs of other developed countries, which are allowing cross-media ownership and foreign participation up to more manageable limits and only in specific media areas where activities are calculated to pose lesser risks. The paper concludes that the problem is that, despite these safeguards, people will always look at media deregulation with suspicion and misgiving because of the sensitive nature of this industry.

From the Paper
"After Lord Morley left journalism to join government service in the early stages of the development of media in UK, there is an oft-quoted remark made to him by Kennedy Jones, co-founder of the venerable Daily Mail. "You left journalism a profession. We made it a branch of commerce," Jones told Morley. The equally famous rejoinder was: "The more, the pity." One view in effect exults that media has evolved into a business proposition, where profit takes precedence over its traditionally loftier priorities. The other opinion looks with sadness at such commercialization of journalism, implying that this is inimical to public interest.
That pithy exchange from the past captures the essence of the present-day debate in Australia triggered by the government announcement of plans to deregulate media after 20 years of controls on foreign ownership and cross-media transactions. The Morley-Jones clash of views between the public service and business orientation of media deferred to old UK conditions, but the same hairsplitting still rings true today and continues to reverberate throughout the world as economic opportunities diminish and competition for scarce resources tighten up. Since almost all sectors of national economies have been served up for foreign interests in the universal drive to generate much-needed foreign investment, governments in many parts of the world, both developed and underdeveloped, are fixing their attention on the media industry as the last remaining enticement for foreign investors. As Australian Sen. Ron Walker puts it: "Media has become the last major industry begging for reform to bring it to the 21st century." By inference, the senator is batting for a new scheme that would keep Australian media in step with the times by allowing foreign investment into the arena."

Tags:australian, cross, deregulation, foreign, global, media, ownership, reforms, transactions, trends

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This paper explains Wal-Mart's proprietary cross-docking system as part of a global supply chain management system. The paper describes advantages of the technique of cross-docking, how this innovation supports the replenishment of Wal-Mart stores.

From the Paper
"Cross-docking is a relatively new and extremely effective technique used in global supply chain management. This technique can rapidly consolidate shipments from different sources and reduce the cost of outbound transportation by eliminating the inventory-holding function of a warehouse without hampering its consolidation and shipping functions. An important adjunct to the warehouse management systems now in use in many industries, Hill Fig cross-docking eliminates several intermediate steps in the warehousing process."

Tags:cross-docking, Wal-Mart, warehouse management system, global supply chain management

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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of non-profit disaster mitigation organization. Specifically, the paper analyzes the American Red Cross including the mission of the organization, its involvement in recent disasters, and funding issues. The paper also examines the Red Cross's relief and disaster efforts.

From the Paper
"The American Red Cross has been in existence since the nineteenth century. Organized by nurse Clara Barton, it has grown to be one of the premier disaster mitigation organizations in the country and the world. It is a non-partisan, humanitarian organization responds to all types of local and national emergencies, from families displaced by home fires to war and terrorism victims. Its mission is to step in during any time of disaster and provide food, clothing, shelter, and assistance to any victims of that disaster."

Tags:American, Red, Cross, disaster, management