Abstract This paper explains that Neal Dow (1804-1897) was passionate in his tireless campaign against alcohol; his Quaker roots led him to create laws like the Maine Law that made it illegal for the sale and consumption of alcohol. The paper relates that Portland, Maine, during Dow's formative years was a center of the rum trade with the West Indies, which affected the way local people viewed the use of alcohol, but young Dow's parties were alcohol-free and were still fun and he and his sister were still popular, key point that Dow believes shaped his life to be a prohibitionist. The paper relates that after leading the passage of the Maine Law, stopping the sale of alcohol in his home state of Maine; in 1852 and 1853, the states of Vermont, Rhode Island, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts all passed their own versions of the Maine Law; thus Neal Dow became a celebrity for prohibition and began reaching the masses of people who felt the same way.
From the Paper "Neal Dow's next goal was to become a missionary and share his gospel of prohibition to foreign countries. Dow went to England to gain support for prohibition there and used his Maine Law as an example. "The Maine Law Missionary was using his state's prohibition law mainly as an instrument of propaganda in distant areas. On his British tour, he had seen both the increasing strength of his foreign converts and the damaging effects of the charge that his was a dead letter." In Maine, it was a much different story. The state adopted a new Maine Law that would eliminate the harsh penalties for selling liquor and make it legal to sell local wines and ciders. It was not exactly what Dow wanted but it still kept the basic law of prohibition."
Abstract This paper analyzes stock market crashes, from 1929 until today. The paper describes the volatile history that has taken place since 1929, illustrating an interesting discourse on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The writer provides possible recovery scenarios and offers advice to the beginner investor.
From the Paper "One country that has affected that of the United States in the issues of responding to market outcomes in America is that of China. In 1998 China's stock market operated smoothly and we saw it continue to grow. By the end of 1999 the number of companies listed on domestic markets in China had reached eight hundred fifty one that is an increase of one hundred and six, or fourteen percent, for the year. The chairman of the Securities Regulatory Commission said that by the end of that year the total market value had exceeded 24.46 percent of the gross domestic product, and the number of registered investors reached thirty nine million. The Dow Jones Industrial report continued to say that one hundred twenty enterprises listed stocks on both domestic and overseas markets. One hundred fifty seven enterprises listed A shares and two companies issued convertible bonds which all had an aggregate capital-raising volume of 84.14 billion (Madigan 1999)."
Abstract The mandatory retirement age has without a doubt encouraged many in leadership positions to retire before they feel ready: William Stavropolus is no doubt one of those individuals, whose leadership as the CEO of Dow Chemical Corporation ended in 2000 when he turned sixty. During his tenure as CEO, Stavropolus promoted a remarkable type of decision- making in terms of his management strategies, which this paper examines.
Abstract This paper outlines the ethical problems with Dow Chemical Company's production of Dioxin and their inability to properly manage the waste they produce. It then outlines the reasons for a moral obligation to remedy the problem. The paper focuses its argument by taking both anthropocentric approaches and anti-anthropocentric approaches to the issue.
From the Paper "Nearly all corporations produce waste as a by-product of the service or product they provide. That waste can have detrimental effects on the surrounding environment; not only the corporation's environment but the public and private environments associated with the effects of that waste. The Dow Chemical company produces many different kinds of waste in their production of various chemical products. In her article "Dioxin Class-Status Question Will Get another Day in Court," Kathie Marchlewski discusses a specific waste product released by the Dow Chemical Company into the Tittabawassee River in Midland, Michigan. This paper will take into account the ethical considerations of releasing Dioxin into the Tittabawassee River. The scope of this essay will be divided into two main approaches to dealing with environmental ethics: anthropocentric approaches and anti-anthropocentric approaches."
The following essay takes a look at the works of selected American poets, Updike, Ginsberg, Dow and McClanahan, in the last half of the twentieth century.
Abstract This paper explores the rhythmic or melodious use of words and language to express ideas and convey emotion. The author examines this type of literary expression focusing on the way in which each successive generation has modified and adapted it to reflect the progressive concepts of changing times. This adaptation has primarily involved the use of a number of literary devices designed to add impact and intensify emotion. This paper makes reference to the works of the following poets: John Updike, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Dow and Rebecca McClanahan.
Table of Contents
John Updike's Bath After Sailing
Allen Ginsberg's Is About
Robert Dow's How Should I Say This
Rebecca McClanahan's Making Love
John Updike's Sand Dollar
From the Paper ?Imagery is a literary device that uses symbolism to create mental pictures that develop certain atmospheric elements associated with the topic of the writing. John Updike uses imagery of the sea and sailing throughout Bath After Sailing to create a wave-tossed atmosphere that represents man's journey through life and his helpless attempts to harness and control this journey. He describes the sea as "the hostile, mobile black that lurched beneath the leeward winch" and presents man in his boat being tossed about on this sea "as helplessly we heeled", expressions of imagery that suggest this idea (Updike 59). This central idea is reinforced by Updike's use of simile that notes the resemblance between the "salt less sea" of the bath and the "heartless waves" of the ocean (59).?
Tags: rhythmic, melodious, words, language, ideas, emotion, generation, twentieth, century
Abstract This paper examines three major American stock exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. The paper points out that they collectively represent thousands of publicly traded corporations, mutual funds and other entities, all with different trading prices and market capitalizations. To simplify the complex task of identifying performance trends that can affect the markets and the U.S. economy, a series of indices have been designed to guage market performance. The paper holds that the four most commonly cited indices are the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Standard & Poor's 500, the New York Stock Exchange Composite, and the Nasdaq 100. The paper concludes that, while each index has its relative strengths and weaknesses, together these indices perform a valuable role in helping both the general public and investment experts make sense of the American stock markets.
Outline:
The Dow Jones
S&P 500
NYSE Composite
Nasdaq 100
Conclusion
From the Paper "The New York Stock Exchange created the NYSE Composite in the mid-1960s and revamped it in 2003 in what it called an attempt to modernize it and make it more transparent (TSC Staff, 2003). This involved removing mutual funds, trusts and derivatives from the index, which pared down its total membership by about 700. NYSE claimed that, under its old composition, the NYSE Composite was double-counting some companies that were also held in these mutual funds and trusts (TSC Staff, 2003). As part of the changes introduced to the NYSE Composite, NYSE also reset its base value from 500 to 5,000. This type of change has been made before, as the index was founded with only a base value of 50. These changes have arguably not diminished the overall value of the NYSE Composite index. Because NYSE trades many of America's oldest and largest blue-chip companies, it remains the flagship exchange for the American stock markets. Because the NYSE Composite provides a way to measure the overall performance of this important exchange, it will remain a critical stock market index."
Abstract This paper presents the Wall Street Journal Online. It provides some basic facts about the journal and examines its large online market The paper also examines the history of the original Wall Street Journal and its progression in becoming an online service. The changes which occurred to the Journal in 2001-2002 are discussed and the writer shows how the Online Journal has enhanced the business of Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswire. The services that it provides its subscribers are detailed at the end of the paper.
From the Paper "The Wall Street Journal has over 646,000 paying Internet subscribers. Many believed the Wall Street Journal would fold with the popularity of the Internet, but this did not happened. Instead, it has increased the sales of the Wall Street Journal. ?The Wall Street Journal has been published since 1889? (1998) It has always met the challenge of time and technology. Even before the explosive growth of the Internet, the WSJ was making its headway to create a powerful online news product. The history of the Wall Street Journal Online is one of interest comparing the steps and direction it has taken."
Abstract The paper discusses how William S. Stavropoulos has managed to reorganize the leadership and decision-making structure of Dow Chemicals during his time as CEO. The paper explains why Stavropoulos has been considered an effective leader and decision-maker. The paper explores his belief that vertical leadership and shared leadership are positively associated and that they are not mutually exclusive. Stavropoulos believes that one person can no longer be expected to fully grasp all of the intricacies that enter into the decision-making process. The paper discusses leadership in general and explains that it is a deferral of the decision-making process from a group to an individual. The paper also looks at the two main ways in which shared leadership can be developed.
From the Paper "Leadership, in many respects, is a deferral of the decision making process from a group to an individual. This can make the process far more efficient, but it also runs the risk of reaching the wrong conclusions. The military, for example, requires the most expedient form of decision-making--indecision can cost lives. Therefore, for ages humans have endorsed the practice of assigning military rank; a system where orders are to be followed without question and without hesitation. However, people are not machines."
Tags: shared, vertical, Dow, Chemicals, individual, group
Abstract Air travel remains a large and growing industry and facilitates economic growth, world trade, international investment and tourism. This paper looks at how Southwest is one of America's largest and best-loved commercial airlines and has been called one of the most successful airlines in history. It examines Southwest's impact and results on several economic indicators and provides a SWOT analysis of the company.
Outline:
Abstract
Industry Overview
History of Southwest Airlines
SWOT Analysis
Impact of the Real GDP
Impact on the Unemployment Rate
Consumer Price Index
Economic Indicator: Personal Income
Economic Indicator: Standard & Poor's 500
Economic Indicator: Dow Jones Industrial Average
From the Paper "Major US airlines have established marketing alliances with each other as a result Southwest Airlines has recently begun code-sharing with ATA Airlines, which is due to the company's acquisition of certain ATA assets not an alliance. Alliances allow competitors of the company to expand the flight network available to their customers without having to invest as much capital as is required for an acquisition or for establishing a base at a new destination. Southwest's not being part of an alliance with other strong industry players could limit the airline's offering. (Southwest, 2005)"
Abstract This paper presents a research proposal that aims to analyze the statistical relationship between four national economic indicators -- real GDP (gross domestic product), unemployment rates, the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the presence of recessions -- and the number of murders attributed to serial murders between 1950 and 2000. The paper aims to determine whether economic downturns can motivate serial killers, like other criminals, toward action.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Expected Results
From the Paper "After all, even if the study demonstrates correlation, it can not indicate exactly why such correlation exists. If we learn that there is a relationship between economic performance and serial murder, it may not be because serial killers become depressed or enraged by economic decline. It may simply be that economic fluctuations increase opportunities for serial killers. For example, a down economy may lead to increases in homelessness or prostitution, which would aid serial killers who prey upon those groups. In short, the "why" behind any correlation will have to be the subject of future inquiry. In fact, many future lines of inquiry could be opened by my research. I believe this research could prove to be an important first step in a new area of study."
Abstract Fictional and non-fictional stories differ in the impact that each has on an audience. This paper examines how the 1998 murder of James Byrd in Whitney Dow's and Marco Williams' documentary, "The Two Towns of Jasper", may have a more powerful effect on the viewer than the death of "Radio Raheem," played by actor Bill Nunn in Spike Lee's fictional film, "Do the Right Thing". It looks at how Dow and Williams presented a realistic and unbiased piece of work while Spike Lee's depiction may be questionable. It concludes that many would agree that de facto segregation has a critical influence in the way people see each other.
From the Paper "The death of "Radio Raheem" led to significant changes in the neighborhood. Sal's pizzeria was destroyed and the Italian-Americans were no longer welcome in Bed-Sty. "Buggin Out," a black character in the film, who was trying to boycott Sal's place after Sal (Danny Aiello) refused to hang photos of prominent African-Americans on the walls, had finally gotten the black community on his side. Up until riot scene, none of the other blacks in the neighborhood, except "Radio Raheem," would follow him and the reason for that was that everybody loved Sal's food."
Abstract This paper focuses on General Electric (GE) and Rohm & Haas who both experienced a considerable drop in stock, one due to a merger type situation, the other due to internal problems that are already being handled. The paper looks at the changes in GE and asserts that while GE is weathering difficult times and their stock may have recently fallen, the massive power and ingenuity of the organization should enable them to persevere through the financial crisis and difficult stock situation. The paper then looks at Rohm & Haas' buyout by Dow Chemical Co. and predicts that under the auspices of Dow, the companies will contribute together to the rebuilding of value.
Outline:
Part I: Rohm & Haas
General Electric
Part II: The Reason Behind the Performance
GE
Rohm & Haas
From the Paper "General Electric also suffered a fall in stock recently, when shares fell just under $9 in the course of just a few months. The financial lending crisis and foreclosure virus that is infecting the country is a primary cause behind this. General Electric is widely varied in its product lines, however they have a considerable investment in the highly volatile, at least now, financial market. GE Capital Services, as the financial arm is called, is preventing the group's other top-notch businesses hostage, preventing optimal performance, which damages the stock's value and more. Jeffrey R. Immelt, G.E.'s chief executive, must take into account the credit crisis and recognize that GE Capital's financing necessities may put the entire company at risk. While the stock did fall considerably however, GE Capital easily managed to finance itself in the commercial paper market. At midyear, GE Capital had $695 billion of assets, a third of which was financed through short-term borrowing, including $100 billion in commercial paper. Were that source to shut down GE would be in trouble. (Cox et. al.)"
Abstract In this paper the author assumes that he had invested $10,000 in Boeing Inc. over a certain period and analyzes his investment. The author makes particular reference to the World Trade Center bombings and their effect on the airline industry.
From the paper:
?When you put all of these factors together in the big picture, it appears that the airline industry is like no other. The cost of goods rises and falls. As everything is done by contract, the inventory carryover is low or non-existent. The sales and revenues are influenced by how many people are flying.?
Abstract This paper analyzes the current economic conditions in the United States and makes speculations on the future. It claims that the bursting of the technology bubble, the terrorist attacks of September 11th and the ensuing war in Afghanistan have impacted negatively on both individuals and the stock markets. The paper explains our current phase for the business cycle, economists? predictions and the latest Gross domestic product (GDP).
Table of Contents
Introduction
What Phase of The Business Cycle are we in?
What Is The Latest GDP (Real And Nominal)? How has this Changed Since 1999?
What are Economists Predicting for the Current Year?
What Three Events Have Occurred or will Soon be Resolved that Likely will Affect the Economy In 2003?
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper "The industrial age was an age of giant, mega corporations that were often bogged down by inefficient and outdated distribution, innovation, and production techniques. By contrast, the information age of the past 20 years or so has brought forth a new business form, a fluid congregation of businesses, sometimes highly structured, sometimes amorphous, that come together on the internet to create value for customers and wealth for their shareholders. This phenomenon has been commonly referred to as ?digital capital,? ?information technology revolution,? or ?new economy.? However, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq soared to historic highs and record volatility in just a few short years, a widespread and quite fundamental disagreement emerged concerning whether or not the high-tech boom was nothing more than one huge bubble."
