Abstract The paper gives the history of the college and the ways in which it has been successful since it was founded in 1955. According to the writer, Crossroads is today a generally thriving academic institution. The writer then takes a look at the possible dangers the college faces with regards to an increase in the secular student body. Finally, the paper recommends ideas for future implementation for the college to maintain its success.
From the Paper "In other respects as well, Crossroads makes an attractive fit with the university. Particularly in a church-affiliated institution, many students and their parents may prefer a more quiet, rural setting to the distractions of a metropolitan region. At the same time, Crossroads' strong international student presence offers a more diverse experience than would be found at an institution with a more homogenous student body. Many students might wish to attend Crossroads for their undergraduate work, or their first two years, then transfering to the larger university campus. The smaller size of Crossroads, and the teaching rather than research emphasis of its faculty, likewise offer an experience many students might prefer to the more impersonal conditions of a large university campus where lower-division students hardly come face to face with professors."
Abstract The paper discusses Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants" and the young woman Jig who stands, together with her lover, at a crossroads in her life, contemplating the effect an unwanted pregnancy would have on their relationship. In comparison, the paper explores the main characters of Guy de Maupassant's short story "The Necklace" who also find themselves at a crossroads, though for a different reason and with a contrasting outcome.
From the Paper "Both women are in charge of their own decisions, and both seem to have men in their lives that seemingly support what their decisions are; even they are not in agreement with them. "The Necklace" shows how such a decision to put on airs can truly cause such a negative outcome and the life of Mme. Loisel's life was ruined because of that one glorious night that she insisted upon. On the contrary, Jig takes control of her life in "Hills Like White Elephants", as well as her body, and decides that in spite of her lover's insistence that things can be wonderful again, she will not have the abortion as planned, but will instead keep the child."
Abstract This paper summarizes the main points of McPherson's book on the American Civil War and explains the book's thesis, which asserts that, contrary to commonly held beliefs, it was the two-day bloodletting at Antietam, near the town of Sharpsburg in rural Maryland, that served as the turning point in the Civil War and not the Battle of Gettysburg.
From the Paper "Civil War is so deeply ingrained in the American consciousness that despite numerous books, analysis, articles and reports on the most momentous event in American history, people sit up and take notice every time a new book on the subject appears. And that book becomes a rage if it challenges some fixed notions about the war and the leaders and generals of the time. James McPherson's "Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam, the Battle that Changed the Course of the Civil War" can be seen as one such book that manages to question that integrity and motives of some war heroes including Lincoln and McClellan but does it so subtlety that it hardly sparks a controversy."
Tags: tragedy, bloodiest, day, history, village, casualties, confederacy, main, battle, union
Abstract This paper explains that, although both nations have French-speaking elements to their cultural and history for geographical and colonial reasons, the cultural elements and characteristics of the African nation of Angola and the European nation of Belgium are more striking in their differences than in their similarities. The author points out that Angola is still unstable and unsuitable for travel; whereas, Belgium is a European nation primarily known for its relative state of peace and ability to attract tourism and foreign investment. The paper relates that both nations are remarkable for their existence within the crossroads of a multi-ethnic and complex political struggle for dominance, one on the European continent and the other on the African continent.
From the Paper "Angola similarly was torn, as ?the end of hostilities is just the first step in Angola's journey of a thousand miles. War leaves scars: millions of displaced, homeless, maimed, orphaned, starving and diseased Angolans. This means no infrastructure, poor roads, crime, graft, up to eleven million landmines - and a glimmer of hope.? Unlike the recent history of Belgium, however, the damage that diversity has caused to the infrastructure of Angola has been physical rather than ideological. The nation is so marked by civil war, its damaged internal infrastructure of shipping and transportation perhaps the most striking feature that must be addressed to rebuild the nation."
Abstract An essay which examines the internal conflict that paralyzes the female protagonist, Eveline, in the novel "Dubliners" by James Joyce, as she stands upon the event horizon of a new life, and a new set of possibilities. It shows that at this particular moment in her life, Eveline finds herself at a crossroads, considering whether or not she should leave her home and her abusive, alcoholic father in order to travel to a far away and exotic land to begin a new life, full of promise and hope.
From the Paper "In the end, these dramatic feelings and impulses were not suggestive of Eveline";s resolve to change her life, but instead, they were evidence of her desperate inward struggle to convince herself that she could be someone else. She was fighting for her life at that very moment, more passionately than she had ever fought before. But, as we have seen, she was struggling against the oppressive weight of her memories, her social responsibility, and her own self definition, all of which would work against her and work to sabotage any attempt she might make to seek happiness, a new life, and ultimately salvation."
Abstract The paper shows that in his poem, "A Road Not Taken", Robert Frost speaks from the perspective of a much older man looking back, "ages and ages hence" at a younger time when he was forced to make a big decision between two attractive directions in his life. The paper discusses the messages of the poem and its literary style.
From the Paper "Having been raised on MTV, music videos, movies, and music so loud that the words are often obscure, I realize that it is difficult for many in our generation to appreciate any form of the printed word let alone poetry. We live in a visual world where people are unaccustomed to drawing their own interpretation of things. I have heard you comment regarding a book that, ?I will wait until it comes out in a movie.? Thus poetry, which requires much visualization, is really lost on our generation. There is a poem, though I think you might really appreciate. You have a great relationship with your grandfather and a respect for his stories and his expressions. I think you might enjoy a poem by Robert Frost. In the A Road Not Taken Frost using simple but very descriptive words appears to speak like a grandfather, reminiscing of a time in his past and instills a lesson in decision-making."
Abstract This paper uses Derek Walcott's "Dream on Monkey Mountain" and Athol Fugard's "Blood Knot" to discuss how the mulatto figures in post colonial discourse. It examines the tragic figure of the post colonial mulatto who is caught between black and white, without knowing which race he belongs to. The paper shows how both playwrights reflect their opinions and perspectives of mulattos in their plays.
From the Paper "In colonial discourse race is a mask for class, and class is a mask for being. Since the mulatto doesn?t know which race he belongs to, he cannot know his true being. For Walcott, in his Overture, the struggle of the mulatto is the "wrestling contradiction of being white in mind and black in body, as if the flesh were a coal from which the spirit like tormented smoke writhed to escape"(Walcott, 12). Walcott explores the problems of this opposing binary through his character of Corporal Lestrade, in Dream on Monkey Mountain. Athol Fugard takes this examination of the mulatto psyche even further through his character of Morris in Blood Knot."
From the Paper "Home Depot began business in 1979 with two stores in Atlanta, Georgia. At the end of January 1996, the company operated a total of 423 stores in more than 90 regional markts in 30 states, three provinces in Canada, and the District of Columbia. Home Depot is a "warehouse" store for the home improvement industry, and has changed the way that Americans purchase items in these categories. Its stock is sought after by investors seeking high returns and relative safety, and the company (similar to Wal-Mart), is viewed with dread by retailers in areas where it announces expansion (Bugatch, 1996, p. 1). This research examines the company's strategy to this point, and considers what course the company may take in the future."
Abstract The paper provides a detailed analysis of the character Kate Brown's journey into self-consciousness in the novel "The Summer Before the Dark" by Doris Lessing. The paper traces Kate Brown's dual journey into on both the physical and spiritual planes as she comes to an awareness of herself as mother, over the course of one critical summer at the crossroads of her life.
From the Paper "In The Summer Before the Dark, Kate Brown, mother of four, embarks upon a journey of self-discovery and self-awareness. Over the course of the summer she will awake to a new understanding of the role of Motherhood, her own life, and the multi-dimensional relationship between the two. Kate's journey into consciousness is simultaneously outwardly manifested by her travels on the physical plane. The most telling sign that the two journeys are inter-related is their parallelism of form. In order to reach a state of psychological and spiritual harmony, Kate must complete her mandala. The mandala, which is the psychological symbol for a state of wholeness and completion is generally symbolized in physical terms by a circle. Kate completes her Mandala on the psychological plane during the course of her travel experiences on the physical plane."
An analysis of the 1993 report from the New York City's Foster Care Committee. Includes philosophy on families, recommendations, placement, aftercare and criticism of.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, 1994, $ 71.95
From the Paper "At the end of 1993, a commission appointed by then-New York City Mayor David Dinkins issued a report intended to guide New York City in its foster care policy for the remainder of the decade of the 1990s and beyond. This study was released under the title of Child Welfare at a Crossroads: Rethinking Redirecting Reinvesting. This report actually contains the reports of three distinct committees, the Foster Care Committee, the Adoption/Independent Living Committee, and the Courts Committee. The emphasis in the following discussion is upon the report of the Foster Care Committee, though it will be seen that this report has ramifications reaching into every area of child and family services.
Most of the Foster Care Committee's specific recommendations are purely administrative in nature. Thus, for example..."
Abstract Educators today are being pulled in several directions. On the one hand, they are expected to provide ever more rigorous educational standards, and to find ways to quantify and demonstrate that both good teaching and good learning have taken place. At the same time, they feel pressured by businesses to produce students who are ready to take a productive place in the workforce. The paper shows that, for those students who will not go on to college or vocational training, high school will be the pinnacle of their education. The paper looks at answers to the questions: Do we want their education to reflect measurable, quantifiable learning only, or do intangible experiences, such as those acquired by guided work within the community, also contribute both to their education and their future employability? It examines whether education can accomplish both goals, whether they compatible, or whether they conflict with one another. The paper looks at an educational report put out by CORD which explores the issue.
From the Paper "One teacher from Seattle noted significant learning made by his students while observing dramatic events in that city. In the late fall of 1999, the World Trade Organization held an international meeting in Seattle. The meeting was picketed, and protesters of the WTO held a massive rally that got attention around the world (Au, 2000). Some of this teacher's students attended the rally. He found that some of his students learned important lessons about life, including a poignant story about one young lady with a difficult home life who learned that her actions could have something she viewed as a positive effect. She learned she could make a difference. The teacher made the point that this kind of lesson holds the potential to improve the rest of her life (Au, 2000). It changed her academic progress for the better, but it won?t be measurable on any achievement test. Not everything important that takes place in our schools can be measured on an achievement test."
This paper discusses that the flight training industry is at the crossroads, and its future will depend on how well it can respond to the changing requirements of the airline industry.
Abstract This paper explains that, in response to airline industry requirements, flight training programs should use the modular approach to training, rather than the integrated approach. The modular approach results in longer flying hours, more knowledge of the management issues related to commercial aviation, and experience in multi-engine aircraft flying and multi-crew simulation exercises. The author points out that the main objective of the flight training industry, very hard hit following 9/11, was to prevent shutdown of the many training schools, which form the backbone of the human resources requirement of the aviation industry. The paper relates that one of the major challenges, from a business viewpoint, is the loss of glitz and glamour that commercial airline pilots once enjoyed because of increased security concerns, greater risks in flying, high cost of training, and the uncertain career prospects due to the frequent shakeouts in the airline industry.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Impact of the September 11 Attacks
Response of Operators
Business and Economic Issues in Flight Training Industry
Conclusion
From the Paper "These measures can go a long way in helping detection of people planning terror attacks, although the success percentage is often debatable. For instance- the Phoenix Air Flight School in Cartersville, GA, introduced a slew of new measures for enhancing security. The School keeps systematic record of all applicants and students keep copies of pilot licenses, medical certificates and driving licenses. Instructors are required to keep vigilance over students who exhibit suspicious behavior, say those who want to be trained and qualified immediately after they join the school. However, some school administrations point out that terrorists can still takeaway aircrafts, as once a person completes a certification program he or she is authorized to fly a plane."
This paper discusses numerous definitions by scholars of the term "classic liberalism," which ultimately is rooted in the belief of individual freedom.
Abstract This paper explains that the fundamental liberal principle states that freedom is normatively basic; therefore, any political authority and law must be justified because they limit the liberty of citizens. The social contract theory, as developed by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Immanuel Kant, is generally viewed as liberal. The author points out that the classical liberals believe that private property is the only effective means for the protection of liberty, which results from a free market economy based on private property and protects the liberty of subjects against encroachments by the state. The paper relates that John Stuart Mill, 1806-1873, is the single best example of classical liberalism, representing the crossroads of English, French, and German strains of thought by warning against the tyranny of opinion, which silences other voices, calling for a form of intellectual tolerance and advocating the limitation of the state.
From the Paper "Liberalism as a political tradition, a political philosophy and a general philosophical theory encompasses a theory of value, conception of the person and a moral theory as well as a political philosophy. Liberalism, as a political tradition, has varied in different countries. In England, it has centered on "religious toleration, government by consent, personal and, especially, economic freedom," while in France, it has been closely associated with secularism and democracy. "In the United States liberals often combine a devotion to personal liberty with an antipathy to capitalism, while the liberalism of Australia tends to be much more sympathetic to capitalism but often less enthusiastic about civil liberties."
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes Sylvia Plath's story about a young girl coming into womanhood. The paper explains how the story is not only about a young woman's coming-of-age, but also about an entire generation of women from the 1960s who were caught in the crossroads of the changing values, morals, and needs of that era.
From the Paper "Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar" is a coming-of-age story of the 60s with a twist. The maternal relationship between the protagonist Esther and her mother is distorted and ultimately aids in creating mental illness and anguish in her daughter. Mrs. Greenwood old-fashioned and quick to criticize her daughter, and she seems more concerned about what people will think about Esther's stay in the mental institution than her fragile mental state. Mrs. Greenwood instigates many of Esther's tribulations, but she cannot face her own burdens and fears, and so passes them on to her daughter. Therefore, she is a major element in Esther's inability to cope with life and reality, rather than supporting her daughter when she most needs encouragement and understanding."
Abstract This paper explains that, although both Hungary and Cyprus are international crossroads nations, their experiences as members of the EU are likely to be very different. The writer states that it is already clear that old economic and political habits die hard in Hungary and that nation is likely to toddle along, perhaps helped economically by EU membership, but perhaps not very much. On the other hand, the writer points out that it is clear that Cyprus has been able to use its position, despite its continuing unsettled Turkish-Greek political situation, to take full advantage of membership and become a financial powerhouse in the region.
Outline:
Introduction
A Tale of Two Nations
Hungary
Cyprus
Conclusion
From the Paper "In fact, Cyprus, a year after EU accession, has seen exactly the economic benefits it sought and expected. Cyprus Minister of Finance Iacovos Keravnos particularly cited the economic benefits of the Cyprus pound joining the EU Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II). This would add to the benefits already experienced including the "stability of the Cyprus pound's exchange rate, the convergence of Cypriot interest rates with those of the Eurozone, the restraint of production costs, improved competitiveness, and the attraction of foreign investment" (Xinhua News Agency 2005)."
