Abstract
This is a memo explaining how to access the FASB ASC and answering three questions on dilutive securities, operating flows, and investing and financing cash flows.

From the Paper
"Per your request, I have developed instructions on how you can access the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). In this memo, you will also find the answers to your questions on the sequence in which dilutive securities should be considered the definition of operating activities in the Statement of Cash Flows and some examples of operating, investing and financing cash flows. To access the FASB ASC you can click on the URL, https://www. fasb.org/store subscriptions/fasb..."

Tags:dilutive securities, FASB, ASC, cash flows, memo

Abstract
This paper reviews trademark law in general, the development of trademark dilution and its codification within the US Federal code via the FTDA. The focus of this paper lies on the ramifications of the FTDA on trademark law itself, as well as on the economic ramifications such protection may have on potential dilutors in the future.

Contents:
The Situation
Trademarks: A Brief Explanation
Trademark Dilution: A Theory, Potentially Wrongfully, Codified in State and Federal Statute
The FTDA: Application Leads to Trouble Waters
Victoria's Secret offers Little Resolution
The Aftermath of the Federal Trademark Dilution Act and Victoria's Secret
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Developed in the 1920's by Frank I. Schechter, the theory of trademark dilution posits that certain trademarks have such a high value that their use in areas of commerce unrelated to those in which the protected mark is currently being used or might reasonably be used in the future, could serve to "blur" or "tarnish" the identifying capability of the protected mark. Dilution Laws, in turn, first began to appear in various states shortly after Schechter's theory was published.

Yet, the codification of trademark dilution, as specified by Schechter, into statute form may well be the foundation for the deluge of inconsistencies which have come to be associated with the doctrine, and, more specifically, the Federal Trademark Dilution Act."

Tags:dilution, intellectual, law, property, trademark

Abstract
This paper discusses censorship within the fairy tale, "Beauty and the Beast." It compares two versions of "Beauty and the Beast" - one of the original versions by Jeanne Marie Le Prince de Beaumont and a modern re-telling by Angela Carter, entitled "The Tiger's Bride." The paper examines the function of sexual desire and how censorship is employed to either dilute or completely erase representations thereof.

From the Paper
"It is also interesting to note the difference between the depictions of Beauty in the two stories. In de Beaumont's story, Beauty exudes all the quintessentially feminine "virtues" that would go unchallenged for several centuries. She is devoted to her father, submissive to the demands of the two men in her life - namely, her father and the Beast, and completely passive. In Carter's story, Beauty is anything but passive. Rather than "taming" the Beast by submitting to him, she allows herself to be transformed into a beast, and can thus become one with all the typically "masculine" qualities assigned to the creature.
"One important difference between the two stories, however, is that de Beaumont's was written for an audience of children, while Carter's clearly was not. This is also why sexual desire is largely absent from de Beaumont's text. It has not been censored necessarily in order to protect children, but for the simple reason that this form of desire is too complex for children to understand. It thus reduces the relationships among adults to caricature-like renderings, to a polite code that can nevertheless be unscrambled by more mature readers."

Tags:sexual, femininity, desire, society

Abstract
This paper is an argumentative piece on the need for further modernization and reform of public services. But, not just any public services, it focuses on the need for continued reform of police services. The writer argues that such reforms have to do with the increased need of training and technology, but that government systems and at times, the public's lack of acceptance, dilute the process and ability of the police force. This, states the conclusion, is partly from a belief that the police force will become more powerful and abuse its power.

Outline:
Introduction
Modernization of Public Services
Challenges and Governmental Agendas
Aspects of Modernization in the Police Force
Changes in Structure
Legislation
Specialization
Funding
Communication
Resistance and Critiques
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The modernization process in the police services is driven by central agendas and plans by the government. A few of the most significant of these have been discussed above. The government has claimed that reforms and modernization in the police services have already led to success in terms of crime reduction and public interaction. However, there are some critiques of the direction of this modernization.
"One of the most significant critiques of the modernization agenda is the possible affect that it may have on privacy and the invasion of privacy rights. This is also of concern and some commentators are of the opinion that, under the guise of fighting terrorism, the police services may be becoming too powerful and intrusive and exceeding their boundaries. However, this is countered by the insistence in the modernization plan on public participation that forms part of the modernization agenda."

Tags:modernization, public agenda, government, public service

Abstract
In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at Ethanol. The author makes mention of the different ways that it can be produced, its various characteristics, chemical composition and uses. The paper concludes with various arguments as to why ethanol has so many benefits and is so useful and argues why it may well be the ?fuel of the future?.

From the paper:

?Ethanol (ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol) is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic, agreeable odor. In dilute aqueous solution, it has a somewhat sweet flavor, but in more concentrated solutions it has a burning taste. Ethanol, CH3CH2OH, is an alcohol, a group of chemical compounds whose molecules contain a hydroxyl group, ? OH ? bonded to a carbon atom.?

Tags:fermenting, distilling, starch, sugar, manufacture, solvent, ethanol, acetaldehyde, ethanoic, acid, acetic, ch3ch2oh, molecules, chemical, hydroxyl, c2h4, ethene, h2o, steam, c2h5oh, yeast, zymase, enzyme

Abstract
This paper explains that the reaction of protesters and the enclave mentality of those sponsoring globalization show clearly that this process is not democratic but rather is a gambit for control of the world's resources by the corporate sector. The author points out that power has passed into hands of unaccountable multinational corporations like General Motors, Coca-Cola and McDonald's; and, even where political parties are allowed to compete, they tend to offer identical policies. The paper concludes that the threat to democracy is hard to miss because almost all the checks and balances, such as trade unions versus business interests, which help to reign in the excesses of one group as opposed to another, are being dismantled.

From the Paper
"The most obvious effect of this process has been to undermine the traditional role of nation-state. All governments now have to gear their economic policies to global developments which they cannot hope to control. Increasingly, they make decisions which are intended to boost the competitive position to their countries in relation to global competitors, e.g.. In Britain, recent governments have recognized that they cannot complete with relatively low cost economies like China, and argue that future prosperity will depend on a highly skilled, well- motivated workforce. Another effect of the changes associated with globalization is a tendency to see the countries of the world as increasingly interdependent. "

Tags:control, resources, corporate, checks, boundaries

From the Paper
"This research paper summarizes the rulings of the Supreme Court regarding abortion since the early 1970s and examines the factors which have influenced the stance of the Court, including its composition. Through its decision in Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), the Court established a limited constitutional right of pregnant women to choose to have an abortion. Subsequently, that right has been substantially abridged, especially during the latter phases of the Warren Burger-led Court (1969-1986) and, even more so by the Rehnquist Court. The more conservative orientation of the late Burger and Rehnquist Courts is reflected in the Court's rulings; however, pro-choice and pro-life beliefs and orientations have produced in the 1990s an unstable compromise or standstill concerning the circumstances under..."

Abstract
This paper provides an explanation of the genetics involved in breeding a certain color horse. Colors covered include black, chestnut, Mealy/Pangare, the dilutes, mixed patterns and the white patterns. The paper includes many photographs.

From the Paper
"The Classic Roan gene affects all the bases, modifiers and dilutes but can be masked by other white pattern genes. Roan is a color pattern caused by white hairs mixing with colored hairs. There are no "Roan" hairs on a Roan horse. The resulting physical colors are usually blue or rose (black base and chestnut base) but less common colors are pale gold and almost white. The Roan gene however will usually not affect the points."

Tags:appaloosa, bay, black, breeding, champagne, chestnut, classic, coloring, cream, dilute, dun, equine, flaxen, frame, genetics, grey, mealy, mixed, pangare, patterns, rabicano, roan, sabino, silver, smutty, sooty, splashed, tobiano, white

Abstract
The writer explains that in the set of experiments discussed in the paper, myosin and actomyosin were isolated and gradually purified from rabbit muscle myofibrils. The two proteins were initially precipitated together out of solution, in order to remove any impurities. Then, the two proteins could be separated from each other, by taking advantage of differential solubility. The writer notes that after each time they were re-suspended or redissolved, the solutions were centrifuged in order to further improve purity. Any solution containing the contractile proteins or ATP were kept on ice during the experiments, and stored in a freezer at all other times. The writer discusses that using the Bradford protein assay and the SDS-PAGE, the concentrations and weights of the purified proteins in the final solutions were measured. For all protein samples, no appreciable concentration of protein could be detected after diluting the samples by 100 times. However, the other two dilutions yielded normal results.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion

From the Paper
"The head of the myosin is the part which interacts with the other molecules. Without ATP, the myosin head is bound tightly to the actin, called the rigor state. However, ATP weakens this interaction by opening a cleft in the myosin head and disrupting the actin-binding site. When the myosin head is free of actin, it hydrolyzes ATP to ADP. This causes a conformational change in the head that moves it to a new position, closer to the (+) end of the actin filament, (away from the origin site) where it reattaches. The dissociation of the phosphate from ATP also causes a conformational change, this time in the myosin head. As a result, myosin returns to its original state (the rigor state). Because myosin is still bound to actin, this conformational change exerts a force that causes myosin to move the actin filament. This is the power stroke. Essentially, contraction is a series of these power strokes by the actomyosin complex, the myosin head is moving along the actin filament through constant detachment and reattachment."

Tags:molecular, dilutions, calcium, ATP

Abstract
This paper explains that the portfolio of Perry Ellis International, Inc. includes men's and women's brands, which it designs, sources, markets, and licenses nationally and internationally at multiple price points and across all major levels of retail distribution. The author points out that during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004, approximately 91% of the company's net sales were from branded products The company owns 13 and licenses five brands, such as Perry Ellis, Jantzen, Munsingwear, and Manhattan; has developed over 42 sub-brands, such as Perry Ellis Portfolio and Penguin Sport; and distributes the PING, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, NAUTICA ,and Ocean Pacific brands under license arrangements. The paper reports that, for 2005, Perry Ellis expects to report record revenue and net income; earnings per fully diluted share are projected in the $2.10-$2.20 per fully diluted share range, below their previous guidance of $2.35. Tables and graph.

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Background
Current Status of Perry Ellis (2004)
Perry Ellis 1999-2004
Total Revenues
Royalty Income
Cost of Sales
Gross Profit
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Depreciation and Amortization
Interest Expense
Long-Term Debt
Future Positioning
Perry Ellis Income Statement

From the Paper
"Perry Ellis' President acknowledged disappointment in the swimwear business for 2004, but plans to take actions such as a rationalization of product offering, changes in sourcing and overhead expense structure and a significant reduction in inventory levels. Perry Ellis intends that those measures will position the company for a profitable swimwear line in fiscal 2006. Perry Ellis predicts that the menswear brands, especially Perry Ellis, Original Penguin, Cubavera, PING, and PGA Tour will achieve record sales with a continuing momentum to continue into next year."

Tags:brands, revenue, projections, statement, cost