Abstract
In this article, the writer presents is a proposal that considers an imaginary client's request for the construction of a green home to improve his image as an environmentalist. With this imagined client in mind, the paper discusses the design parameters of such a house. With green design characteristics as a guide, the paper examines building type and materials, as well as energy use and electricity production for a grid independent home.

From the Paper
"When approached to create a conceptual design of a "green" home for a potential client, I immediately balked at the potential scale of such a project. Green building has become quite trendy among the rich and powerful, a status symbol almost, but it is a fairly amorphous term. In general, it refers to "an attempt to consciously create building with an eye to how they interact with out planet's ecosystem". Taking this general sense of green construction and transforming it into a coherent, rational, and specific plan is challenging, but it was a ..."

Tags:home, green, building

Abstract
This paper explains that transforming the concept of creating a green building, which interacts with the planet's ecosystem, into a coherent, rational and specific plan and constructing it is a challenge. The author points out that the conditions of a green building design process are low construction impact, resource efficiency through the life of the building, long lasting, nontoxic and aesthetically pleasing. The paper relates that choosing wood, especially large timbers, for a green home may seem odd; however, wood is the greenest of green building materials because it is a dense collection of cellulose that is strong, flexible, and eminently workable and is a renewable resource.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: A Wealthy Celebrity's Green Dream
The Location: The Inland Pacific Northwest
The Design: Materials and Structure
The Design: Peripheral Systems
Conclusions: The Green Home

From the Paper
"With the client's requirements in mind, the site considerations, and the aforementioned green building criteria, I have determined that the most appropriate building style for this site will be pole construction, in which large round timbers provide the skeletal support structure on which the roof and floors are hung. Pole construction has the benefit of being easily adaptable to most sites, including the steep site that the client owns. In addition, the simplicity of the construction method means that both material and labor costs are reduced dramatically, further limiting resource and energy depletion."

Tags:site, wood, pole, independent, energy

Abstract
The paper examines WalMart's global push to green programs and sustainability that appears to conflict with its reputation for global dominance of the retailing industry. The paper then looks at the essence of green marketing and effective green marketing strategies and why it is critically important for companies to retain focus. The paper outlines the new product development process for green or sustainable products and addresses the concept of green washing. The paper concludes that WalMart, through its green and sustainability programs, is able to attain significant cost savings and reductions in environmental impact at the same time. Several figures, charts and tables are included in the paper.

Outline:
WalMart: An Example of Green Marketing
Introduction
The Foundation of Green Marketing is In Execution of Strategies
Assessing Green Marketing Strategies
Implementation of Green Marketing Strategies
The Green New Product Development Process
The Concept of Green Washing
Consumer Learning
Summary

From the Paper
"The green market today is best segmented by energy-compliant products and appliances, green building products, renewable energy and the organic food market The energy-compliant- products market is growing at a 34% compound annual growth rate per year, from $12B in 2004 to a projected $42B in 2009. This is being driven primarily by the extensive efforts of General Electric and other appliance manufacturers in this industry. The second market, green building materials, is expected to grow of $5.8B in 2004 to $10B in 2009. This is attributable to the rapid growth of solar panels, use of alternative energy sources in home construction, and the development of entirely new materials for home construction. The renewable energy market was $23B in 2004, rising to $40B in 2009 and the organic food market rose from $27B in 2004 to $36B in 2009 (Toane, 2009). Sales of hybrid cars grew from approximately 84,000 in 2004 to over 1.2 million in 2009 (Harris, 2008). As these figures indicate the growth of green or sustainability initiatives are growing exponentially each year driven by several factors every company needs to be focused on.
"These factors include the price and availability of oil, the wholesale electricity index, hybrid vehicle popularity and support from many national, state & local governments, and the groundswell of concern on the part of consumers globally to be more environmentally conscience. All of these factors taken together are forcing companies to re-order not only their marketing strategies, but the underlying supply chain, operations, manufacturing and fulfillment strategies as well."

Tags:corporate, social, responsibility, green, washing, environment, value, chain

Abstract
This paper discusses green building construction and points out that this design saves energy as well as money. The paper explains that green building construction is vital and is a determinative of project success. The paper also explains that the individual needs to take the initiative in addressing construction design and development and associated costs as well as funding, marketing and sales. In addition, the paper tells us that green building construction holds great financial promise for the future. A graph of taxes by state is included with the paper.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Significance of study
Methodology
Literature Review
Findings and Conclusion

From the Paper
"The work of Andrew Meyerson (2005) entitled: "The Dollars and Cents of Green Construction" states that green construction and design can not only save energy but also can result in monetary savings in the areas of: (1) Tax breaks and rebates; (2) Lower construction costs; (3) Reduction or elimination of the need for heating and air-conditioning equipment and the associated costs of purchase, maintenance and electricity; (4) Reduction in energy and water bills by as much as fifty-percent; (5) Increase in labor productivity, retail customer sales and apartment rental prices; and (6) Protection of operating budgets from increases in energy prices. (Meyerson, 2005, p. 2) Meyerson relates that practically all states offer incentives in the form of reduction of taxes for construction that is friendly to the environment. (2005, p. 4) Additionally in green construction projects where a pre-existing structure is on the construction site, cost savings may be realized through reuse of as much of the existing structure as possible. Additionally, is it necessary to be aware of the attitudes that serve as drivers of the choice of clients to use the firm and added to this is the fact "that commercial 'green buildings' outperform their conventional counterparts across a wide variety of metrics, including energy savings, occupancy rates, sale price and rental rates, another very practical and often times overlooked data for improving the cash flow of the client is the "energy efficient commercial building tax deductions.""

Tags:green, building, construction, funding, marketing, save, money, energy

Abstract
This paper explains that Joel B. Green's "Salvation: Understanding Biblical Themes" provides an understanding of the role of salvation in human existence,. The author points out that Green creates a sense that the spiritual and the cosmos play important roles in the development of a life. The paper relates that emotional context will lead to salvation.

From the Paper
"The book "Salvation" by Joel B. Green provides an interesting analysis of a number of religious themes that are represented throughout the Holy Bible. The book examines many of these topics in greater detail, and there is an emphasis on understanding the beliefs and perspectives that are outlined in the bible in many different ways. It is evident that Joel B. Green's experiences have influenced the book to some degree, and that his own vision is carried out in the pages for all to see. The author, who is a religious expert in his own right, provides a greater glimpse into a number of important issues facing religion today. Green's own beliefs are evident throughout the book, and his expertise in the New Testament is highly relevant and supportive of his arguments regarding these books."

Tags:salvation, joel, green

Abstract
This paper looks at 'green design' and how environmentally-conscious building is now becoming the new trend in architecture and design in America and spreading to China. The paper explains that Europe has had this form of development for many years because energy costs are so much higher there, but America is starting to catch on and is turning 'green.'

From the Paper
"'Green design' is gradually working its way into the Architecture community's consciousness and environmentally-conscious design is becoming less an option and more a requirement in the design business (Weeks). Much of the success of the movement in the United States is due to the efforts of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Rating System, which provides certification to validate green initiatives by designers and gives clients a selling point. LEED does not only influence building standards..."

Tags:green design LEED, USGBC

Abstract
The paper explores the issue of character development in the medieval romance, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." The paper explains how Gawain's character is developed to reflect his heroic nature. The paper includes the various tests Gawain undergoes to prove himself and discusses the central theme of the poem.

From the Paper
"Character Development. "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a medieval romance encompassing the adventure of Sir Gawain, a Knight of the Arthurian Round Table which is told in four fitts or parts. In Fitt, Sir Gawain's character is developed to reflect his heroic capacity for besting wild beasts, monsters and even the environment itself."

Tags:literature, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Abstract
This paper considers the potential positive or negative contributions that media giants have made in the developing world. The paper discusses how Western media giants have made overall positive contributions to the developing world and that the potential for the media to act as the broadsword of cultural imperialism is clear. Nonetheless, in the process of advancing their own agendas, media giants have inadvertently though sometimes purposefully helped promote positive values and development in the Third World.

From the Paper
"Transnational media corporations, such as Time Warner, Disney, and Google, have made dubious contributions to the developing world. There is a significant debate over whether or not the media has had a positive or negative effect upon Third World development. Proponents of capitalism and open trade argue that the media has worked to promote communication, provide new outlets for culture, and even assist in the democratization process of developing nations. Opponents of globalization and the media's role in it, however, argue the opposite. They would suggest that multimedia giants should not have free reign in the developing world. Their presence there amounts to cultural imperialism by the West. "

Tags:media, developing, world

Abstract
This paper is a guide to companies when executing the training of a new work force. The author shows how job training is crucial for the workers as well as for the corporations. He indicates that companies are paying more attention to the training and development then to recruiting. There are many changes that are being made to the process of training and developing a new work force mainly towards developing existing skills and acquiring new ones. The paper examines several factors that affect this process such as: government intervention, wages, diversity, globalization...and much more.

From the Paper
"When a company or enterprise consider workforce development it is not merely to polish existing skills or image standards. Job training is crucial for the workers as well as for the corporations. On the job it means reaping profits and for the nation it means creating human resources. Thus for this reason enterprise are paying more attention in training and development then in recruitment. The focus therefore is to "change" and the trend is towards developing existing skills, acquiring new ones.

In the recent years this has been treated as part of human resources training where individuals were recruited and "TRAINED" to the organization. Those who have skills would benefit less from the training and those who don't learn to acquire some. The overall outcome is not what the skills the employee has but rather what skills the individuals have instilled those are congruent to the environment in which they work. Hence, the training process has been morel like an educational process, where individuals were given lectures on development of skills instead of acquiring the true skills required."

Tags:company, traing, developing, employeeschange, government, recruiting

Abstract
This article looks at the impact of current industrial technology on developing countries. In this essay, the writer includes a look at historical development and globalization. Emerging technologies and other related issues are also discussed. The writer looks at the connection between "developed" countries and a high level of industrialization and industrial technology.

From the Paper
"The degree of access to and use of industrial technology in the broad sense is by far the primary factor distinguishing the world's rich nations from its poor ones. The world's rich nations are with few exceptions highly industrialized while the world's poor ones are with equally few exceptions lacking in industrial technology. Industrialization is far more important to development than are natural resources. Many impoverished nations have an abundance of resources while wealthy and technically advanced Japan has very few natural resources ... "

Tags:technology, industry, industrialization, rich, poor, developing