Abstract This essay discusses the growing popularity and influence of tattoos in American culture over the past century. It dates back to the tattoos debut in America through the military in the late 1800's and then becoming a part of our circuses in the 1900?s. This paper discusses how certain groups like feminists and sailors came to use tattoos and their variety of purposes from artistic impressions to story telling. It also discusses America's tolerance and acceptance for tattoos among the classes and genders throughout time and how this has changed. Tattooing is an art adopted by American society over 100 hundred years ago and is deeply rooted now in our culture as it has allowed us to examine and display portions of other cultures.
From the Paper "The reasons and motives behind getting a tattoo are as varied as the designs one can create. In days past, some of the reasons may have been to show one's patriotism to his country, to show love and respect for another person or organization, to remember past events or record the places one has visited, or even to rebel against something. Today, the reasons for tattooing still include the previously mentioned points, but have expanded to include exploring other cultures, expressing ones individuality, and simply for artistic reasons. Tattooing is an important part of the "American culture" because the designs many people create draw upon so many different cultures around the globe. The American tattoo, in a sense, is like a melting pot of designs, just like America is the melting pot for all of the different cultures."
Abstract The following paper discusses August Bournonville's family life, the way in which he got to be the principal for the Copenhagen Royal Theatre, as well as their ballet-master and dance teacher. It examines the way in which Bournonville took a very contrasting humanistic approach to dance ? he tended to focus on the beauty found in the ordinary things.
From the Paper ?His third daughter, Mathilde, was a teacher; his fourth daughter, Therese was a homemaker, and his son Edmond was a doctor with a successful practice in both Sweden and Denmark. Wilhelmine was the Bournonville's adopted daughter, who seemed to perhaps ease his guilt about his daughter whom he had abandoned so many years earlier in France. It is important to interject that Bournonville did keep in correspondence with the adoptive parents of his first-born daughter, and he even corresponded with her after she was on her own. He never revealed to her that he was her father, but he aided her economically at any chance that he had.?
Abstract This paper looks at changing family structures in America. The traditional family is discussed as well as different recent family structures that are now widely accepted. The author illustrates how the debut of these new family structures will help the next generation become more open-minded citizens of the world than past generations. The importance is stressed of how the shift in attitudes and our increased awareness and acceptance of things other than the norm has allowed such families to grow without shame or stigma.
From the Paper "The traditional definition of family included a man and woman with children and perhaps a grandmother and a grandfather. Over time, it was common to find families consisting of adopted children, children of family members and stepchildren (i.e. "The Brady Bunch"). The 1990 U.S. Census revealed that only 16 percent of today's families fit the traditional definition.
Today's families may consist of married couples without children, cohabiting families, and single-parent families, blended families, stepfamilies, grandparent-led families, multiracial families, families where the adult(s) are homosexual, commuter families, foster home families and community families. In a study by Jan Hare and Lizbeth Gray, Professors at Oregon State University outlined some of the many scenarios that have arisen due to the evolving familial structure."
This paper discusses the late-night talk shows: Economic history from 1953's "Tonight Show" debut through David Letterman's 1993 move to CBS, advertising revenues, ratings, successes and failures.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 14 sources, 1994, $ 63.95
From the Paper "Late night talk shows are a highly profitable venture for television networks when they attract an audience, and they are a drain on the network coffers and network credibility when they do not. For many years, the late night programming area was staid and unexciting. NBC's Tonight Show dominated the 11:30 time period, and for the last decade the same network's Late Night with David Letterman was also a high ratings winner. Other networks attempted talk shows at the late hour and floundered as Johnny Carson, host of the Tonight show for 29 years, continued to draw the bulk of the audience. A secondary franchise was created by the Iranian hostage crisis--Nightline on ABC came into being first as a nightly report on the hostage situation and then as a continuing late night news program with a strong core audience. Syndication was another challenge with hosts like ... "
Abstract This paper discusses the history and origins of the Javanese Gamelan, its debut at the Exposition Universelle that was held in Paris in 1889, and the lasting impact the Javanese Gamelan's performance had on the music of Debussy.
From the Paper "Thus, Achille-Claude Debussy emerges as one of the most innovative of modern, Western composers. His exploration and adaptation of Oriental musical forms, those of gamelan in particular, broadened the horizons of European music and opened up opportunities for a whole a range of new methods of expression. Rather than adhering to strict rules of tonality, and harmony, composers were now free to use forms that more closely matched human emotions, and the raw power of natural forces. Debussy's adoption of Javanese and other Oriental techniques was an essential part of the whole larger movement, then current, that favored looking beyond Europe, and out into the wider world for inspiration."
Abstract This paper delves into the heart of the Ebonics debate through reference to Baugh's essay, "A Contentious Global Debut." It focuses on the national and global contention surrounding Ebonics by citing the historical, political and technological influences involved in the development of Standard American English. It looks at how black supporters of Ebonics generally feel that acknowledging Ebonics as a legitimate language or dialect will improve the learning productivity rate of African American students. It also examines how detractors of Ebonics do not feel that Ebonics is a legitimate language or dialect and have consistently attempted to thwart all efforts of legitimizing the language due to its supposed lack of "educational benefits".
From the Paper "Prior to the 1996 Oakland, California school board controversy, few people had ever heard the term Ebonics. Of those who were familiar with the term, very few knew the actual origin and definition of the word. ?Many of the black supporters of Ebonics were aware of the term long before the Oakland school board introduced it into the global lexicon.? In Baugh's ?A Contentious Global Debut,? he discusses the "interpretive diversity" surrounding the educational, political, and economic views on Ebonics when it first became a subject of national concern."
Tags: african, american, dialect, education, english
Abstract Discusses the film's status as a masterpiece, the new filmic techniques used by director Orson Welles in his film debut, his understanding of the art and craft of filmmaking, and the wide variety of cinematic devices and tricks.
From the Paper "The film Citizen Kane (Orson Welles, 1941) has been hailed as a masterpiece and is often cited as one of the best films if not the best film ever made. The film has been much imitated, but much of it was totally fresh and new when the film was first ..."
This paper is a marketing analysis of the Mini Cooper, a cute and fun-to-drive auto made in England by a subsidiary of BMW, that made its American debut in March, 2002.
Abstract This paper is an extensive marketing analysis that uses many tools: SWOT Analysis, PEST Analysis, Porter's Five Forces, Ansoff Matrix, Value Chain Analysis, Financial Performance, and McKinsey's 7's Strategy. The author points out that the car has obviously hit a solid market niche, as potential owners are now facing a year-long waiting list to buy one. The paper relates that BMW group has initiated a strategy to reach other market segments with their products; the upper echelon of luxury vehicles became increasingly crowded, and the company wisely selected a strategy of diversification in order to maintain and ultimately expand its market penetration. Tables and Figures.
Table of Contents
The Mini's History
Marketing Strategy
Marketing on the Web
Developing the Mini's Marketing Campaign
SWOT Analysis
Mini's strengths
Mini's Weaknesses
Mini's Opportunities
Threats to the Mini
PEST Analysis
Porter's Five Forces
The Threat of Entry of New Competitors
The Power of Buyers
The Power of Suppliers
The Threat of Substitutes
Competitive Rivalry
Ansoff Matrix
Sector One: Existing Products for Existing Markets
Sector Two: New Markets ? Existing Products
Sector Three: New Products ? Existing Markets
Sector Four: Diversification with New Products and New Markets
Value Chain Analysis
Generic Marketing Strategies
Cost Leadership
Differentiation
Focus
Financial Performance
McKinsey's 7's Strategy
Conclusion
From the Paper "In comparison, the Kia automobile, manufactured in Korea, while entering the market in the same price point, and similar size vehicle, does not have a similar positive level of political, economic, or social trend evaluation, as does the Mini. The Korean automaker does not have the history of producing quality autos, nor the economic ties with the states or Europe. While Kia is producing a smaller, economic vehicle prices for the same market so the Mini, the Kia vehicles captivate the social trend, which are embodied in the Mini."
Abstract This paper discusses one of the most dramatic expressions of new technological warfare to make its debut in the course of World War I, the armored fighting vehicle, the tank. The paper examines the technological concepts that came together in the development of the tank that were in existence some time before the first World War, including the machine gun, the internal combustion engine, the armored car, the caterpillar track system, and the tracked agricultural tractor.
From the Paper "The tank is based upon an old idea, that of a protected mobile carrier for men and weapons on the battlefield. Predecessors of the modern tank can be found in the designs of Leonardo da Vinci, and the line of descent of the tank can be traced to the war chariots of the Ancient Egyptians, Assyrians and Romans, and even the armored fighting elephants of the Carthaginian and Indian armies (Reid 37), while a "modern steam war chariot" had been proposed by a British engineer in 1838 (Wright 23). The armored car, a conventional motor vehicle chassis with added armor and armament, was already established in many armies before 1914, but did not possess the cross-country abilities that were to be central to the concept of the tank (Harris 9). The modern armored cross-country fighting vehicle developed directly from British military initiatives in the early stages of the First World War and rapidly left the armored car idea behind. In some ways the vehicles that resulted were rudimentary in conception and performance, but in others they anticipated all the essential features of the modern tank and its employment in warfare."
Abstract This paper argues that the logic of a democratisation based on the notion of 'ruptura pactada' (rupture based on mutual agreements) has enabled the Spanish government to address peacefully the issues of the form of government, the place of religion and the question of historic nationalism, by making concessions to satisfy the whole Spanish political class. It looks at how nevertheless, this consensual solution has been revealing its high fragility since Spain's 'second' debut as a democracy, in particular in the domain of autonomous and independence aspirations among Spanish regions. It discusses to what extent the logic of 'ruptura pactada' can be considered as to have inherent weaknesses which would undermine a peaceful democratic consolidation in Spain.
Outline:
The Making of Spain's Transition to Democracy Under the Principle of 'Policy of Consensus' or Also Called 'Ruptura Pactada'
The Drafting of the 1978 Constitution: The Application of the Principle of 'Ruptura Pactada' In Political Negotiations
The Fragility of the Consensus: The Emergence of Strong Contestations
Conclusion
From the Paper "Juan Antonio Ortega Diaz-Ambrona insists on that, in the perspective of Franco's imminent death, the National Movement (the Francoist political platform of the dictatorship), was extremely divided as for the way Spanish politics should be managed in the future. Indeed, the Francoist political elite was divided between the inmovilistas (the "fixed ones") who advocated the "continuity", which means that the Francoist political regime, as defined by the "Fundamental principles" (Principios Fundamentales) established in 1958, should continue after Franco's death, and the aperturistas (the "open ones") who favoured a direction towards a more liberalised and democratic regime (ORTEGA DIAZ-AMBRONA, 1984: 21-22). Carlos Arias Navarro replaced Carrero Blanco at the head of the government but the Francoist government faced serious difficulties to get unanimous support for a new law of political associations in February 1974. "
Abstract This paper examines the use of creatine monohydrate as a dietary supplement, which dates back as far as the 1920s. The supplement was used by athletes in Europe before its recent debut in the U.S. which is aimed at athletes and body builders. Creatine monohydrate is an amino acid derivative that is formed in the liver, kidneys and pancreas from the amino acids arginine, glycine and methionine. Creatine monohydrate can also be obtained from food, particularly red meat. The musculature of the body has the ability to store more creatine than is used in a typical diet. Athletes take advantage of this ability by literally stuffing a muscle with creatine. This allows for expanded storage and the swifter conversion into adenosine triphosphate. Used over a protracted period of time, the result will be greater hypertrophy and the ability to sustain a longer and more intense workout. It is believed that creatine has a direct anabolic effect on the muscles by acting as a signal to increase protein synthesis during activity overload. This paper focuses on the controversy surrounding the use of the supplement. While supposed links between creatine and the deaths of several wrestlers have been disproved, studies have nonetheless shown that heavy loading is unnecessary and may be counterproductive, if not dangerous.
Table of Contents:
How Creatine Monohydrate Works
Why the Controversy?
Creatine and the Kidneys
The Best Way to Use Creatine
Creatine and Androstenedione
Scientific Studies of Creatine Use
Is It Good or Is It Bad?
Summary
Bibliography
From the Paper "There is a school of though that suggest a phased method of creatine use. A high dosage is used for five days, with the ingesting of as much as 20 grams per day in four doses. The dosage is then reduced to a level just high enough to keep the muscles loaded. Research has indicated that this regimen is not as effective as it was originally thought to be. Continuing to take his doses of creatine after the muscles are saturated will result in the elimination of creating the rough the urinary tract. The increased urinary excretion places stress on the kidneys and liver. Tests have shown that in a loading phase, creatine efficacy peaks at day six and its effects begin to decrease from that time. On the other hand a steady creatine uptake without loading lasts through day 15 and positive effects can last for up to 56 days."
Tags: body, builders, athletes, drugs, anabolic, steroids, risk, death
Abstract The book "The Da Vinci Code" by author Dan Brown is a controversial novel that was released in March 2003, by publisher Double Day. It debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and has remained on it since, selling millions of copies. This paper examines the opinions of critics who either love the novel or find fault with certain issues of the book.
From the Paper "Blomberg mentions that the most important word in this book is "novel" (p.1). It is well written, fast-paced, with surprising turns of plot and intrigue regularly shocking readers, especially when they think they have figured things out. It contains all the elements of a good murder mystery, enough vivid portrayals that one can imagine the events depicted on location, especially if one is familiar with France and Britain, and bite-sized chapters that regularly end with a cliffhanger begging one to read more."
Abstract This paper discusses the 1980 film "Ordinary People", Robert Redford's directorial debut. It looks at the major theme of family dysfunction, the deterioration of a family after the accidental death of the eldest son, and how father and son come to grips with it, but not the mother.
Abstract This paper presents a biography of Canadian actress Kate Reid, considered one of the foremost actresses of Canadian theatre. It discusses her personal philosophy as an actress. The paper describes her professional debut and style of acting. It mentions plays she appeared in in Canada and New York. The author expands on her film and television work.
From the Paper "Kate Reid long considered one of the foremost actresses of Canadian Theatre was born Daphne Kate Reid in November in London England. She spent the first years of her life in England until the death of her father when she and her mother moved to Oakville Ontario ..."
Abstract Drawing on the professional maturity and responsibilities of managers, the four functions of management that is planning, organizing, leading and controlling are first, defined in this paper. Second, the writer discusses that facts show how each function relates to the Lockheed Martin (LM) Corporation. The writer notes that delineating how the facts about management apply to Lockheed Martin Corporation merits a post-detailed observation. The writer points out that the characteristics and dynamics of management defend the debut of a good manager who performs with excellence, exemplifying professional development channels for his or her employer, and mentoring future leaders. The writer maintains that there must be a plan that will organize resources under leadership that could proactively, control day-to-day operations.
From the Paper "Planning includes devising and maintaining a workable scheme to ensure that job tasks meet company goals and requirements. Managers plan by developing and using business processes to carry out projects according to the specified knowledge area. Lockheed management makes careful selections of resource requirements considering time restraints and budgets. The corporation builds strategies with entity relations to provide room for future expansions and improvement. Planning ensures earned value management and is a dynamic process used throughout LM meriting strategic value in organizing business operations.
"A work environment that applies Capability Maturity Model Integration in consideration of skills, interests, and talents is sensitive to organizing."
