Abstract This paper examines the business benefits of virtual private networks and compares them to expense of dedicated circuits. It describes the technical application and its solutions for connectivity. The paper states that the purpose of the virtual private network is also to create "trust relationships" through the use of a low cost public network without sacrificing the security of the organization
From the Paper "The Internet application that I would encourage the organization to implement would be a virtual private network. This will provide the organization with the opportunity to save huge amounts of money because the application uses inexpensive public networks to create a private network. VPN's allow an organization to make use of the low cost of public networks as an alternative to purchasing costly dedicated circuits. Another opportunity that this application will provide is a secure way for remote offices and headquarters to be connected and to share information. In addition this application is very user accessible and allows employees access to the network from their homes? or other remote sites."
Tags: connectivity, dedicated, circuits, networks, cost, public
Abstract The paper discusses three key criteria in determining who is the Greatest Canadian; humanitarian dedication, motivational skills and leadership qualities. The paper describes Stephen Lewis' fight against the humanitarian issues of poverty, starvation and HIV/AIDS in Africa. The paper asserts that Stephen Lewis' leadership, humanitarian aid and passion have exemplified what it means to be the Greatest Canadian.
From the Paper "Since the confederation of Canada in 1867, there have been many important individuals that have played roles in shaping the identity of our nation. During the middle of the 20th century, this trend is clearly illustrated by the international achievements of Stephen Lewis, who has headed the attack on several major social crises. Lewis, a tenacious and tactical public speaker has taken the lead on international aid among Canadians, inspiring the world to do more to prevent catastrophes such as poverty and the HIV/AIDS pandemic. His leadership heading the Stephen Lewis Foundation, his humanitarian dedication in the United Nations, and his charismatic demeanor has sparked public awareness on global atrocities and has landed him as one of the Greatest Canadians."
Abstract A look at the complex nature of human motivation. The author discusses the requirements for successful motivation: dedication, hard work and discipline and provides some useful steps to achieve motivation.
From the Paper "Have you ever been caught in the situation of having a paper due in one week, but for some reason you just cannot get yourself to start working on it at the computer? It's not like you don"t want to pass that course, it's just that you"re not motivated into doing it. Motivation is something that is necessary in order to accomplish a desired goal. It is what makes a person get up and go. The Webster's New Explorer Dictionary defines motivation as the ?forces acting either on or within a person to initiate behavior.? Motivation is what makes people do what they do. Unfortunately, motivation is not easy to come by. ?Since the dawn of time teachers have realized how difficult it is to motivate all children to learn. One can motivate all children to learn some of the time, or one can motivate some children to learn all of the time, but one cannot motivate all children to learn all of the time.? (Sidorkin, Alexander)"
Abstract This paper begins with some general comments on the attributes possessed by Spartan warriors that can be deduced from Pressfield's book. It goes on to outline the plot of the work, concentrating on the features and influence of Spartan culture. It discusses the Spartan trait of dedication, the experiences of Spartan youths in training and the Spartan mentor/student relationship. The paper concludes with a synopsis of the impression of Spartan warriors given by Pressfield's work.
From the Paper "What constitutes a Spartan? Indeed, what characteristics are exemplary of a Spartan? According to Steven Pressfied in his work, "Gates of Fire", Spartans are synonymous with the term warrior. So much so in fact, that one is likely to find the word Spartan in the thesaurus when researching the term "warrior". In his book, Pressfield provides the reader with very detailed and accurate descriptions of the ideal Spartan, as portrayed through the eyes of a freedman, a former slave recruited into the service of Spartan warriors, an individual in awe of the intensity and fearlessness of the warriors he has encountered. One can most definitely conclude upon reading this work that Spartans were raised in a society or culture that praised fearlessness, cunning, strength and courage."
Abstract In the history of human civilization, no one has attained greater popularity in the realm of conquest of great human civilizations in the world than Alexander the Great. This great leader, general and conqueror of early Western and Eastern civilizations in the world is renowned for his extraordinary ability to conquer and administer numerous cities and kingdoms. He is also regarded as the Great Emperor of human civilization during his time because of his ability to lead his military troops and maintain order and stability in his land despite various revolts and antagonism about his conquests, leadership abilities and decisions as a ruler. This paper presents a general biography of the life of Alexander the Great as the great leader of human civilization. However, the focus of this paper shows Alexander the Great not only as the conqueror of Western and Eastern kingdoms, but also as an individual dedicated to the cultivation of Hellenistic Civilization, which was the prevailing culture and society in his kingdoms during his time of reign.
From the Paper "Aside from his title as King of Macedonia, he was also given the title of being the Emperor of Persia, and the son of Amon-Ra, the Sun god of the Egyptian mythology. Although he acquired numerous titles under these different cultures, Alexander the Great remained faithful to the cultivation of the Hellenistic Civilization that started during the reign of his father, King Phillip II. During his reign, Alexander the Great contributed significantly to the Hellenistic Civilization through the cultivation of Greek culture, society, and politics. In Greek politics, the conquests that Alexander conducted, his method of conquering kingdoms and vast lands, as well as his leadership skills, had been the model of what politics is like during the Hellenistic civilization. The conceptualization and emergence of the great and central city of Alexandria is a perfect example of the society and culture that Alexander the Great cultivated during his reign as Emperor of these conquered kingdoms."
Abstract The writer brings out the importance of perseverance and hard work through the telling of her story about teaching herself to do a cartwheel as a child. The writer emphasizes that to achieve the goals we set for ourselves, we need to be willing to work hard, to continue trying even if we fail, be unafraid to overcome challenges and most importantly, be dedicated.
From the Paper "There are times in life where we are only armed with our perseverance to achieve that which means so much to us. These are the times we must dig deep and find an inner drive to push through the disappointments and set backs to keep trying and moving forward. When I was younger I learned these valuable lessons through simple tasks but they prepared me for the larger ones that would face me as an adult.
"The example of determination that most stands out in my mind is from teaching myself to do a cartwheel when I was 5. I had seen gymnasts on TV dancing flipping, twirling, and showing amazing athleticism. I aspired to be the same strong graceful figures that they were. The tricks they were doing seemed so beyond my reach that before I even started I was feeling overwhelmed."
Abstract The paper examines several articles on Whitman and his poetry that describe Whitman as a dedicated poet who proved himself to be a spokesman of the working class's individual and democratic rights. The paper discusses his compassion, idealism and his individualism. The writer relates that he is motivated to read Whitman's poetry because it speaks to us about daily lives in an unconventional way.
From the Paper "In the article "Walt Whitman," Ann Charters tells us that Walt Whitman believed that his book Leaves of Grass was one of the most important books in America, and that Whitman spent years of his life "trying to organize the writing that poured into his book"(948). Whitman wrote during the time of Civil War of America. His father was a carpenter, but he schooled Whitman in the great writings of Leggett and Paine. After his childhood, he went onto be a printer, reporter, editor, and writer. He wrote about the working class and the conditions that they were up against, and in this way and many others, he seemed to be a rebel. I've known for many years that he wrote the famous book Leaves of Grass, but according to Charters, he also wrote "a temperance novel, and published several short stories in a national magazine" (947)."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts Asian women in professional and competitive sports against American women that are engaged in the same sports. The author emphasizes the role of Chinese and American women in the Olympic games. He then demonstrates how the popular media in the United States tends to present female Asian athletes as being overly dedicated to their respective sports to the end goal of drug use or cheating, while female American athletes are presented as being dedicated but also are completely honest in all respects.
From the Paper " The American and the Asian medias treat their own female athletes much as they would their male athletes, but it is evident that the American mainstream media tends to portray Asian women as athletes that are not really competitors but are instead almost monstrous. In articles from the 1998 Summer Games, for example, the allegations that the Chinese athletes were using drugs allowed the media to vilify these women. "
The following paper discusses how Socrates set out to define the idea of justice and the just man when he began the conversations archived in Plato's Republic.
Abstract This paper explores Socrates attempt to define the ideal city, hoping within it to discover the form of justice itself. The author takes the reader through critical points in this book and shows us how no Apollonian dedication to the things of the mind, nor virgin dedication to warfare and the ways of the hunt, could truly save Socrates' city from the uprising of its youth.
From the Paper "As part of creating this utopia, he set about to entirely restructure the modern family. He suggested, reasonably, that men and women should be set to the same sorts of work, according to their gifts, being equal in all things save that the men were stronger. To prevent conflict, and continue the owning of all things in common, he spoke of having wives and husbands and children all in common. So that the stock of his city should all be strong and healthy, he suggested a rigged lottery determining who should mate with whom, the outcome determined by genetics and success. The healthy offspring should be raised, the inferior disposed of appropriately."
Abstract This paper reviews the involvement of the musician Ken Kesey and his group, the Merry Pranksters in the encouragement of taking LSD. In the beginning they were committed and dedicated to getting everyone familiar with the hallucinogenic drug, LSD. The paper describes how they bought a bus and toured around to distribute the drugs and allow society to have this experience. Their dedication to spreading the word was the reason why all the music bands, the progression in the music concerts and the major music festival was a possibility. However, before his death, Kesey was discouraging everyone from the use of psychedelic drugs.
Overview
How LSD came to be widely used in the 60?s
Acid test
West coast music scene and its relation to LSD
The Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead's relation to Kesey and the Pranksters
Conclusion
From the Paper "The psychedelic phase kicked off with the popularity of bands springing up constantly. The bands had no ambitions to do concerts or make and sell records; they were merely playing for their own enjoyment. Success to them was not making the top ten charts or any charts, or fame or fortune. Success to them meant having fun and making enough money to purchase psychedelic drugs."
Abstract This paper examines how Socrates, born in 470 or 469 BC and executed at the age of 70, presents how one can act solely on the grounds of his belief and dedicate the life for the ultimate values. It discusses whether his refusal to obey the city's orders were contradictory to his idea of obedience to the laws. Contrary to the view that sees Socrates as a defender of civil disobedience, it also argues that Socrates is a true defender of the laws who has dedicated the life for the active practice of the citizenship, using his acute reason and knowledge. It also shows how Socrates is different from conventional civil disobedients, such as Ghandi, and Martin Luther King Jr.
From the Paper "Socrates? refusals to participate in the trial of the ten generals, and the arrest of Leon the Salaminian are in fact clear examples of Socrates? use of reason in political decision. During the time when Socrates served as a member of the Council because it was his tribe's turn, the city ordered the presiding committee to form the body of the ten generals to rescue Athenian survivors in the naval battle (Apology 32a-b). Socrates reasoned that the city's order was illegal, so voted against it (Apology 32b). The orators were ready to prosecute him, but he argued that he would risk the death, rather than follow the city's order (Apology 32c). He also refused to obey the city's order to bring Leon from Salamis in order to prosecute him. He reasoned that prosecuting Leon is illegal because his guilt was manipulated by the city. Some people might think that it is ironical to disobey the city's order for the sake of the laws."
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the book "The Shepherd" by Joseph Girzone. Specifically, it contains a book report on the book which has been re-released under the title "Joshua and the Shepherd." It contains a summary of the main points and how the novel relates to traditional Catholic beliefs. "The Shepherd" is a beautifully simple and yet complex look at the ins and outs of the Catholic religion and one man's fictional efforts to modernize and reform the Church. A dedicated Catholic, David Campbell comes to rethink his role and his Church's role in the lives of its followers and dedicates his life to an even higher calling, that of the prophet to reorganize and reform an institution that has existed for thousands of years.
From the Paper "Girzone's book "The Shepherd," which was re-released in paperback in 1996 under the title "Joshua and the Shepherd" is one of several in a series of "Joshua" books Girzone has created. This book tells the story of a newly consecrated Catholic bishop, David Campbell, and his meeting with an unnamed stranger who the reader realizes is Joshua the prophet and leader. From the opening pages of the book, the author's message is quite clear. The welling of support from the community at Campbell's consecration as bishop shows he is a respected and well-loved member of the community who overlooks cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds to embrace everyone as members of his community and his congregation. In addition, with the regal and highly structuralized ritual of the consecration itself, Girzone immediately illustrates the strict rites of the Catholic Church, and their rigid reliance on rules, structure, and pomp throughout their religious ceremonies."
Abstract The paper explains how the era of McCarthyism in America ushered in a period of policies aimed at combating communism. This and the policy of containment which aimed to limit the expansion of communism explains the involvement of the United States in Korea and Vietnam. The paper relates that the Vietnam War resulted in the Vietcong winning over the Americans. The paper discusses how Ho Chi Minh's leadership, dedication and sacrifice were the primary reason for Vietnam's success in the war against an opponent with superior training and equipment. The paper explains that Americans' commitment and dedication to a war that was not actually theirs, underestimation of their opponents and scrutiny at home and abroad were the causes for America's loss in the Vietnam War.
From the Paper "Not only did the NVA and Vietcong employ military tactics but they also closely studied their American enemies. As daily casualties took its toll on America's forces and reports of atrocities and drug abuse filled the American media, the NVA and Vietcong capitalized on this by giving the media access to villages decimated by American troops and airmen in their countless "search and destroy" operations and bombing runs (America and the World, pp 187). As protests mounted around the United States, the NVA leadership sent letter hailing these peace advocates as heroes and followers of peace and justice, further fueling more and more anti war rallies."
Abstract This paper shows how the ancient civilizations contributed to the development and advancement of mathematics, a science which could be considered as old as humanity itself. It documents the way mathematics has grown over the centuries thanks to the work and dedication of hard working scientists that have given us the privilege of enjoying the discoveries that they made centuries ago. A description is given of the names and works of mathematicians such as Pythagoras, Democritus, Hippocrates and so many others that promoted the development of mathematics.
From the Paper "The first civilization that used mathematics in an organized way was the Babylonians and the Egyptians. They started to develop this science at the 3rd millennium BC. Their early discoveries were mostly based on arithmetic, measurement and calculation in geometry. The Egyptians used a numerical system similar to that of the Romans. An old Egyptian text, composed about 1800 BC, reveals a decimal numerical system with separate symbols for the successive powers of 10 (1, 10, 100, etc). Addition was done by totaling separately the units- 10s, 100s, and so forth- in the numbers to be added. Multiplication was based on successive doublings, and division was based on the inverse of that process."
Abstract This paper discusses the factors that contribute to an business' success and how they come together to create a profitable company and supportive environment ensuring success into the future.
From the Paper "While the profitability of corporations is typically measured in dollars, overall success can be measured in terms of profitability plus the attainment of organizational goals. This success derives from a synergy of inputs, including the work of employees who are dedicated, skilled and knowledgeable, and a management team that understands how to inspire competent and motivated performance through sensitive and responsive management of a continually changing workplace. The cost of socially-responsible management is an investment: the workplace environment directly impacts the motivation and productivity of the workforce. Simply put: happy, secure workers are productive workers."
