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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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This paper analyzes Emanuel Leutze's 1851 painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware". The artwork is examined in terms of the subject chosen and how the artist used light, color, form, mood and symbolism to recreate the historic event on canvas.

Tags:washington, crossing, delaware

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This paper provides an analytical review of Walt Whitman's poem, "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," focusing on the themes of equality and difference. The paper explains that Whitman, by incorporating his experience with the Civil War as well as the industrial revolution of the United States, threads together the past and the future, promoting equality not only within time and distance, but in its attitude and thought. By examining the use of parallel structure and repetition, the paper notes that Whitman plays with the relationship between difference and equality. The paper adds that by focusing on the figurative language of rhetorical questioning imagery, in addition to the rhythm of action and movements, Whitman shows how equality can be established against the passing of time and the advancing nation. In conclusion, the paper asserts that Walt Whitman's "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" is a poem that not only exposes the differences within the people and the geography of the nation, but also shows the theme of equality that unites these differences.

From the Paper
"By examining the symbols, imageries, metaphors, and rhetorical questionings, Whitman places throughout "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," one can see Whitman's loyalty to the democratic ideal of equality that seems to go against that specific era. Because the poem is written in the period of the Second Industrial Revolution, one can see the technological and economic progress of the United States through the developments and advancements of steam-powered ships and railways. One of the most transparent images used is the ferry, which symbolizes not only the continual action of "crossing from shore to shore," but also the invisible motion of passing time. The vivid imagery of the river "with the swift current" and the "bright flow," then parallels the motion of the ferry, unifying nature's response to the Industrial Revolution (lines 23-24). More importantly, Whitman shows that equality can be established against the passing of time and the advancing nation by purposely not differentiating between the natural elements and the artificially created advancements."

Tags:metaphor, poetry

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This paper examines the use of metaphor in Walt Whitman's poem "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry." According to the paper, the use of metaphor in poetry is used to cast light throughout the poem on the similarities between two seemingly unrelated concepts. In "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" Wat Whitman uses the metaphor of a ferry as a metaphor for life and the importance of connecting to both the physical and the spiritual worlds.

From the Paper
"Walt Whitman uses a metaphor in his celebrated poem "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" as a poetic device to reveal to readers how life is a ferry ride. Through the use of his extended metaphor readers are shown a connection between two previously unrelated concepts and are able to understand more clearly the subtleties of life. Whitman uses a ferry ride to convey the ideas about what a balanced life should consists of. For Whitman, life is a ferry ride that can easily be both docked on the physical world and be submerged in the spiritual world. The flow of the water that the ferry travels through in order to reach the..."

Tags:poetry, metaphor, whitman

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This paper discusses and reviews Geoffrey Moore's book "Crossing the Chasm", describing it as a a niche book for companies attempting to introduce "disruptive" technologies to markets not inclined to accept them. The paper discusses Moore's approach in writing the book and why this particular approach is effective. The paper also briefly touches upon the weaknesses of the book but overall presents a positive review of "Crossing the Chasm".

From the Paper
"Moore's education belies his chosen career path. However unlikely, this recipient of a Ph.D. in literature commands a $15,000 per day consulting fee--and companies don't bat an eye (Keenan, n.d.). Rod Randall, chief marketing officer at Lucent Technologies says, "He brings to the table examples of companies you know. It's so relevant that it's easy to see how what he's saying is going to be true" (Geoffrey, n.d.). Equally unlikely, his success spat out from the failures of two of the three software companies he worked for (Geoffrey, n.d.). His "why" brought forth the concept of the chasm, which in turn led to the 1991 version of Crossing the Chasm, and then to a successful consulting practice based on its principles (Moore, 2002)."

Tags:markets, technology

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The Global Crossing case is only one of many recent instances of corporations conning investors by pretending to be more financially strong than they are and then cheating those same investors by going bankrupt and leaving the investors out in the cold. This paper discusses how Global Crossing was linked to Enron and provides an analysis of the events leading up to the fold.

From the Paper
"Within the last few years, a number of ethical lapses have been revealed as various large companies have failed, showing that they have been using creative accounting methods to bolster a weak balance sheet. Global Crossing is one such company, raising questions about accounting practices and the lengths to which some company managers will go to create the illusion of success in the hope of attracting investment and fostering actual success to succeed the illusion. One result is a large number of burned investors, leading to increased demand for new standards and for law enforcement action to prevent the problem from recurring."

Tags:investors, bankrupty, ethics

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This paper is on the Israelite's crossing the Red Sea. It explains the crossing of the Red Sea, conquest and settlement of Canaan, Moses and Exodus.

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The paper describes several acts Kernan participated in and witnessed during his years aboard carriers and Avenger aircraft during WWII. The paper looks at Kernan's discussion in his work, "Crossing the Line" of the Battle of Midway and the failed torpedo bomber attacks. The paper then describes the sinking of the USS Hornet and Kernan's spontaneous courage and commitment to a shipmate. Finally, the paper addresses how Kernan attempted to save Butch O'Hare's life just before O'Hare was shot down.

Outline:
Courage at Midway
Death of the USS Hornet
The Heroism and Loss of Butch O'Hare

From the Paper
"Kernan witnessed the death of Butch O'Hare, the Medal of Honor winner, after whom O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, is named. As a matter of fact, it was Kernan, flying as the rear gunner in the Avenger aircraft, who attempted to save O'Hare's life just before he was shot down.
"Both were patrolling along with another Hellcat to protect the U.S. carriers at sea when low-flying Japanese torpedo bombers, called Betty's, attacked at night. The Hellcats chased them off, but as they turned back toward the carriers, Kernan, in the Avenger, noticed an unknown aircraft slip in behind O'Hare's Hellcat.
"Kernan fired. But the Japanese aircraft fired first, right down into the cockpit of O'Hare's aircraft. His Hellcat descended "gently" as it was later described and Kernan saw a grayish splash in the ocean below.
"At first it was thought that perhaps Kernan had mistakenly shot this war hero down by accident. But it was later determined that he had not, and Kernan, for his efforts to save O'Hare, was awarded the Navy Cross.
""It greatly relieved the guilt that I carried about the possibility that I had hit the group commander (O'Hare) while firing at the Japanese intruder" (Kernan, 2007, p. xvi)."

Tags:Battle of Midway, USS Hornet, Butch O'Hare

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This paper comments on the introduction written by Gina Buijs to the book "Migrant Women: Crossing Boundaries and Changing Identities" and specifically on the subject of gender differences among migrants showing that the different experiences of women have been ignored and that this new research means to correct this failure, noting some of the different ways women experience migration.

From the Paper
"Gina Buijs in the Introduction to the book Migrant Women: Crossing Boundaries and Changing Identities, makes several comments about how discussions of migration leave women out of the equation or only include them as dependents of the males. This is clearly an overstatement, for much of the discussion of migration simply refers to the number of people migrating and does not make any distinction for gender or even age. Buijs's discussion is actually more focused than this and refers to the women featured in the book that follows, and for that particular population her comments have resonance. When extended to the entire world of migrants, though, many of her comments are questionable."

Tags:gender, migration, differences

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This paper analyzes of Leutze's painting, "Washington Crossing the Delaware". It looks at the painting through different means, such as line, space, texture, color and overall composition. The paper describes the painting as historical in nature, detailing the Washington's involvement in the American Revolution, as well as an effective painting utilizing space, color and the emotions of the period.

From the Paper
"Washington Crossing the Delaware: A Formal Analysis Emmanuel Gottlieb Leutze painted Washington Crossing the Delaware in 1851, which is now on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the American Wing. It is an oil painting on canvas, and is a fairly large piece, 12 2/5 x 21 1/4. The painting is historical in theme, detailing the moment that General George Washington guided American revolutionary forces across the Delaware River for a surprise attack the day after Christmas in the year 1776. The history painting shows Washington and troops in a boat, crossing the river. Washington and the American flag play a central role in the piece about the Battle of Trenton. "

Tags:leutze, painting, washington