Abstract
This paper looks in detail at the events during the life of Ngo Dinh Diem, his era of governance, and the events that took place in the aftermath of his assassination. The paper looks at the political situation surrounding Dinh Diem's ascent to power and how his reign impacted the country and the region.

Introduction
The Life and Times of Ngo Dinh Diem
The Corrupt and Authoritarian Regime
Downfall, Assassination and the Aftermath
Conclusion

From the Paper
"At a time when communism was rising and regarded to be a threat by many western nations including the United States of America, Ngo Dinh Diem, portrayed him to be a vociferous opponent of communism. He worked for the administration of Emperor Bao Dai until the year 1933. During the Second World War and its aftermath, he continued to oppose the French occupation and also the National Independence Movement that was initiated by the communists. In the year 1945, he turned down an offer to work under the post war government that was briefly installed. While the confrontation lasted involving French troops and independent forces Ngo Dinh Diem spent a number of years in exile, which was quite influential in laying the buildings blocks to his political career. It was during those times that he occupied himself in a massive contact building exercise and eventually managed to gain the much needed support and approval of the United States of America. (Diem, Ngo Diem)"

Tags:communism, assassination

Abstract
The paper reviews the life of Ngo Dinh Diem as a means to understanding the causes of the Vietnam war. After touching on Diem's early life and rise to the premiership, the paper focuses on his correspondence with the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The paper analyzes Diem's and his brother Nhu's campaign of deception against the American government in order to secure more funds for their personal use. The paper ends with their death, and concludes that following their build up of the threat of war, and Kennedy's subsequent assassination, there was no more possibility of a peaceful solution.

From the Paper
"A symbol of the political and moral disaster of Vietnam is the life and death of Ngo Dinh Diem. "Born in 1901, Ngo Dinh Diem was born into an aristocratic, Roman Catholic family with close ties to the Emperor. He served in Emperor Bao Dai's administration under French colonial rule until 1933." [1] During and after World War II he opposed both French colonial rule and the communist-led independence movement. As an anti-Communist he turned down an offer from Ho Chi Minh to become part of his government, in 1945. As a result of his opposition to the French and to the communists, he spent several years in exile, where he worked to get American political support for a postwar independent Vietnam. He, of course, wanted to lead that government,. "One chronicler dubbed Ngo 'the last Confucius', who believed that Vietnam needed the benevolent, authoritarian rule of enlightened elites." [2]"

Tags:premier, eisenhower, kennedy, nhu

Abstract
This paper reviews and critiques the poems "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell, "A Fine, A Private Place" by Diane Ackerman, "A Late Aubade" by Richard Wilbur, "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks, and "Sex Without Love" by Sharon Olds. Specifically, it discusses how all of these poems exhibit the carpe diem philosophy. From dying young to underwater love, all of these poems signify significant moments in time and, according to the paper, show how seizing the day can last a lifetime. The paper also asks how these poems -- one of which was written centuries ago -- relate to our lives in modern times.

From the Paper
"Each of these poems, modern or ancient, revolve around single moments in time that create lasting memories. "To His Coy Mistress" is the oldest of the poems, and uses the most archaic language to discuss love and devotion. Marvell writes, "But at my back I always hear / Time's winged chariot hurrying near;" (Marvell 728), which conveys a sense of urgency that "seizing the day" is built around. The initial idea of carpe diem is to live life to the fullest today, because their may not be a tomorrow. So, you must always live each day as if it was your best, and your last. Each of these poets uses that theme to convey their ideas and meanings. For example, the woman who makes love under the sea has those memories to last with her forever. After the experience, she often thinks about that moment in time when she seized the day and it made all the difference. Ackerman writes, "She thought of it miles / and fathoms away, often, / at odd moments; watching / the minnow snowflakes" (Ackerman 734). Seizing the day is living in the moment, but it also remembering and treasuring those wonderful moments, as this poem clearly shows."

Tags:love, sieze, the, day, poetry, poet, death, life, live, philosophy, significance

Abstract
This paper discusses two poems that are both rhetorical attempts by a man to woo a woman's heart and body - "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" by Robert Herrick and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell. The paper specifically focuses on the poems' expressions of the deeper truth about the short nature of human existence and the inexorable passage of time.

From the Paper
"One wonders what Marvell's mistress responded to him, or what the maidens would have said to Herrick if they knew what he thought of them, when he saw them literally carrying rosebuds, or simply tarrying by the wayside under the care of a guardian. It is possible that they may have regretted their chastity, and wanted to enjoy their sensuality but society forbade them sexuality before marriage. In that case, it is a pity that they did not or could not listen to the poet's words. But it is equally possible that they had different desires, invisible to the poet--to see the world, to live more empowering lives outside of the control of powerful fathers, brothers, and later husbands or lovers. And that is the true sadness of the young women's fates, that they never had a chance to write poetry about their own desire to carpe diem. Even Marvell and Herrick did not carpe diem as much as they would have liked, as human life was shorter, and old age was more painful when they wrote their verse."

Tags:sexuality, time, engagement

Abstract
The Latin phrase "carpe diem" is interpreted into English as "to seize the day," and has been utilized as a rallying cry (primarily by those whose youth has fled) to immerse yourself in life before life passes you by. This theme has been at the center of countless poems, stories, plays, novels, essays, and movies and continues to be as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago when it was first coined. In a thorough analysis, one can clearly justify that the poem, "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time," by Robert Herrick is little more than a poetic restatement of carpe diem.

Tags:to, the, virgins

Abstract
This paper looks at how "A & P" by John Updike and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell are examples of literature which have the function to mobilize or to infuse new ideologies, thoughts, or sentiments that allows individuals to create changes within themselves and the society. It explains that in "A & P," Updike elucidates on the reality of an individual who attempts to stand up for his own opinion and belief despite the opposition that he faces in his society. Similarly Marvell, in his romantic poem, characterizes time as humanity's enemy in allowing people to fully enjoy and experience life, and in the context of his poem, to pursue love as he (the poet) feels it. It concludes that both literary works suggests a sense of urgency to accomplish important plans that the protagonist (of "A & P") and the Voice ("To His Coy Mistress") tried to realize.

From the Paper
"In "A & P," readers are acquainted with the character of Sammy, a teenager who works at A & P, and is characterized by Updike as an individual who has no clear ambitions, looks with blatant interest at young women, but is also firm and resolute with his opinion, beliefs, and decisions in life. In effect, Sammy's character has two facets: Sammy as the A & P employee who has simple joys and shallow aspirations in life; and Sammy as the firm and resolute believer for what he perceives as morally upright opinions and sentiments."

Tags:belief, opinion, ideology

Abstract
The author of this paper states that, although he strongly disagrees with the 'carpe diem' theme of Marvell's poem, (he believes it is a disturbing and violent condemnation of the female body), he still finds Marvell's skill as an artist captivating and his poetry both interesting and enjoyable. The paper examines the insecurities of Marvell that can be seen in his poetry and its "carpe diem" theme--which basically says "sleep with me now, before you are old, ugly and, eventually, dead." It also defines and make additions to the text.

From the Paper
"Marvell starts his second stanza with a vivid picture: he claims to hear "Time's winged chariot hurrying near." This is a reference to the sun, which was believed in ancient Greece to travel in a chariot across the sky; the sun also marks the passing of each day, which draws additional attention to the leitmotif of time. We can imagine the poet reading to his mistress; he is presumably facing her while time is racing to overtake him from behind-and she can see the oncoming of this onslaught. Humorously opportunistic, the author tells his mistress: "I'm not getting any younger; time's about to run me down; let's take off our clothes and seize the day!""

Tags:analysis, andrew, carpe, coy, critical, death, diem, grave, jon, marvell, mistress, piron, poem, poet, poetry, pudendum, quaint, sex, tomb, ugly, vagina

Abstract
The paper examines the prospective payment system and explains the language, the billing and payment processes and what those mean to skilled nursing facilities. The paper identifies the elements of the prospective payment system and discusses why these are positive changes that will hopefully bring about improved quality of care for the many entering skilled nursing facilities each year.

Outline:
Introduction
Better Reimbursement Rates for Skilled Nursing Facilities
The Per Diem

From the Paper
"Prospective Payment System (PPS) for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) comes under the Medicare recipient provision 4432(a) of the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 (HHSgov, 2009, found online). This was a revision to the Medicare plan, where previously there had been no prospective payment system, but a "cost based", or, on the adjustable low volume payment system (HHSgov, online), the government is now utilizing PPS (HHS.gov, online), which has some features that actually mean higher payments to skilled nursing facilities. The new payment system was implemented effective July 1, 1998, and initial rates were based on the fiscal year (FY) 1995 cost reports which were filed by the skilled nursing facilities (HHS.gov, online).
"The PPS ensures that there is an adjustment for those facilities that are located in geographically remote areas (HHS.gov, online), or areas where utilization can be impacted by the geographic location. For many skilled nursing facilities, this is an improved payment system over the prior one, and it gives the skilled nursing facilities an opportunity to receive higher reimbursement rates."

Tags:reimbursement, rates, billing, payment, Medicare, per, diem

Abstract
This paper looks at how land ownership has been one of the most controversial issues in Vietnam and how possession of the land by its rightful owner was always a problem. It demonstrates what issues were encountered on the subject of land from the time of French Colonialism to the ruling of Ngo Diem and also highlights the class structure and economic policies installed by the French in Vietnam.

From the Paper
"The class structure of the Vietnamese had been changed considerably. Wealth and income was unequally distributed among the Vietnamese. Hence, the rich were getting richer and the poor were getting poorer. The authorities were dogmatic. Hostile domestic and international forces hid behind the pretense of human rights and democracy to threaten peace and order. The French had suppressed the Vietnamese right to freedom of expression. The farmers were deprived of their lands and properties. "Under French colonialism, Vietnamese land was stolen and given to French landowners and their Vietnamese cronies" (Irene Huangyi Lin, Vietnam: The War And The Country)."

Tags:french, colonialism, ngo, diem, class

Abstract
This paper traces the history of Vietnam from the end of the Second World War. It contends that the Vietnam War was not the result of a deliberate policy decision by militant party strategists in North Vietnam but was the consequence of Prime Minister Ngo Dinh Diem's own repressive measures in the south, measures which forced desperate peasants and Vietminh supporters to take up arms and defend themselves.

From the Paper
"In January 1951, 15,000 Vietminh troops attacked French posts at Vinh Yen, but the French were able to put up a strong front and defend the town only thirty miles northwest of Hanoi with the use of U.S. imported napalm bombs. Another setback for Ho Chi Minh was "the growing desire for statehood among educated groups in Laos and Cambodia." The Vietminh would not be discouraged. Recognizing that occupation of the French and the threat it posed to their supply route in Hoa Binh, they launched a "bitter battle" and lost approximately fifty-five percent of their 40,000 troops. This battle was successful with the French withdrawing. Ho Chi Minh resisted negotiations and was quoted as saying that "peace could only come about through victory.""

Tags:ho, chi, minh, vietminh, diem