Abstract
This paper compares Claude Debussy's music "Prelude a lapres-midi dun faune" (1894) (Prelude to the afternoon of a faun) and the impressionist poem upon which it was based, Stephane Mallarme's "Lapres-midi dun faune." It discusses the role impressionism played in the visual arts in the development of impression in French music at the end of the nineteenth century. A discussion of the movement away from Wagnerian and Romantic ideals is also included.

From the Paper
"By the late nineteenth century, Romantic music in Europe had reached the pinnacle of its success, in terms of both mastery of the art form and popularity among the public. Epitomized by the musical accomplishments of the Germans (Wagner and Brahms) and those of the Russians (Tchaikovosky), music composed in the Romantic style was markedly sentimental and quite non-evasive in its presentation of ideas, particularly those of "true passion" (Wright, 320). It was in direct opposition to these norms of expression of true passion through sentimentality and overt symbolism that the Impressionist movement in music began. Beginning in France and drawing its ideals from the rebellions against Romantic and Classical styles in such other artistic mediums as painting and literature (particularly poetry), Impressionist music attempted to express true emotion in more subtle ways, in ways other than "sheer volume of sound and epic length" (Ibid). A principal example of this new fin-de-sicle style can be found in Claude Debussy's Prelude lapres-midi dun faune (1894) (Prelude to the afternoon of a faun). Based loosely on Stephane Mallarm's 1876 poetic work, Lapres-midi dun faune, the Prelude exemplifies the Impressionist tendency to suggest ideas rather than explicitly set them forth. Debussy, in working in close conjunction with Impressionists representing alternate artistic mediums, extracts many of the Prelude's compositional strategies from ideals prevalent in Impressionist art and Symbolist poetry. The resulting composition exhibits all the ideals of the Impressionist movement, and it served to bring the Impressionist movement to the general public, quickly preparing the way for the genesis of modern music."

Tags:classical, debussy, impressionism, mallarme, romanticism, wagner

Abstract
This paper reviews Dunning's article entitled "The Eclectic Paradigm of International Production: A Restatement and Some Possible Extensions" which takes a look at international business. In particular, the article focuses on the increasing importance of a strong grasp of market and production fundamentals, further offering some meaningful insight for international managers and executives to follow. The intent of the author is to establish a more accurate paradigm in which trade, commerce, and transaction costs can be understood by executives in international business.

From the Paper
"International business increasingly requires a strong grasp of market and production fundamentals. Dunning, in his article entitled, The Eclectic Paradigm of International Production: A Restatement and Some Possible Extensions, offers some meaningful insight for international managers and executives to follow. The intent of the author is to establish a more accurate paradigm in which trade, commerce, and transaction costs can be understood by executives in international business. Perhaps the best way to fully grasp what Dunning is proposing is to explain one of the more traditional economic models that he intends to..."

Tags:dunning, review, international

Abstract
The risk assessment process is becoming increasingly important, but it has assumed enormously complex dimensions at the same time. Risk assessment has reached a new level of importance in the Information Age. The growth of sophisticated networked information systems and distributed computing has created a potentially dangerous environment for private and public organizations. This paper examines these issues and provides an analysis of popular risk assessment applications. An original comparison table is provided.

Chapter One: Introduction
Statement of Hypothesis, Research Problem, or Statement of the Purpose
Outline of Thesis/Project
Chapter Two: Methodology/Layout or Reason
Chapter Three: Literature Review
Industrial Settings and Software
Business Credit Settings and Software
Primary Software
Secondary Software
Risk Assessment Software for Credit Applications
Accounts Receivable Processing (ARP) Company
Advisa, Inc.
C/LECT Consulting, Inc.
Competix
Credit & Management Systems, Inc.
Dun & Bradstreet
eCredible, Ltd.
eCredit.com
Experian
GETPAID Corporation
I-many, Inc. (formerly ChiCor, Inc.)
Magnum Communications, Ltd.
9ci, Inc.
NMC Technologies, Inc.
Risk Assessment in Financial Institutions
Selected Banking Risk Management Software
Chapter Four: Pros and Cons
Chapter Five: Findings
Establish the Context
Identify Situations that Have Risk Implications
Analyze and Assess Risk
Design Response Strategies
Implement and Integrate
Measure, Monitor and Report
Chapter Six: Conclusion and Recommendations
Works Cited

From the Paper
"Risk assessment has reached a new level of importance in the Information Age. The growth of sophisticated networked information systems and distributed computing has created a potentially dangerous environment for private and public organizations. "Critical data -- such as from trade secrets, proprietary information, troop movements, sensitive medical records and financial transactions -- flows through these systems"(Hammond 1999:69). Consequently, organizations are becoming increasingly concerned with potential exposure and are looking for ways to evaluate their organization's security profile today. Risk assessment software applications systems allow researchers, managers and others to perform "what if" analysis of the value of their information and various threats and vulnerabilities. For instance, risk assessment software systems such as NetSolar by Cisco, use both passive analysis and active probing methods to identify security vulnerabilities, which may increase the efficiency of vulnerability identification and reduce false-positive results. Hamilton reports that these technical assessments can differentiate between infrastructure devices (routers, switches, or firewalls) and host devices (user workstations or servers such as e-mail servers and Web servers). "Technical vulnerability tools can find vulnerabilities in network TCP/IP hosts, UNIX hosts, Windows NT hosts, Web servers, mail servers, FTP servers, firewalls, routers and switches" (Hamilton 1999:69)."

Tags:computer, cybercrime, platform, router, security, server, unix

Abstract
The paper looks at some medieval scholars such as John Duns Scotus, William of Ockham and Thomas Aquinas. Their works and their philosophies are outlined and compared. It also studies the schools of thought that developed out of their philosophies.

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"Scholasticism in the Middle Ages was the beginning of universities as the Church began to sponsor a tradition of scholarship and education. Under the auspices of the Church, universities evolved into important centers of learning. Syncretism was a recognition of the value of a revived classical past which was combined with religious doctrine for a new spirit of religious syncretism both medieval and classical in tone. This was the trend in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Thomas Aquinas was an important Christian philosopher of the thirteenth century, and he wrote his Summa Theologica between 1265 and 1273. The philosophy of Aquinas was grounded in Aristotle's Metaphysics."

Tags:medieval, John, Duns, Scotus, William, Ockham, Thomas, Aquinas, philosophy, compare, Church, scholarship, Syncretism

Abstract
This paper presents and explains the main theories about global trade and the internationalization of companies. The paper explains that the dramatic increases in speed, quality and efficiency of international communication and transportation have reduced the transaction costs of international trade, which makes it accessible for companies with limited resources. The paper refers to research on SMEs, or small to medium size enterprises, and their experiences as they expand their operations globally. The paper concludes that the WTO and the creation of free-trade zones have decreased the barriers to trade as well as the psychic distance between countries. This results, the paper continues, in global competition that leads to dissipation of the "home market" concept. In other words, if a market is seen profitable, companies from all over the world will try to enter that market to make profit.

Outline:
Theories on Global Trade
Traditional Theories of Trade
Recent Theories of International Trade
Intra-Branch Trade
The New Theory of International Trade
Firms' Internationalization
Firm's Rationality
A Gradual Learning Process: The Uppsala Model
Dunning and the Eclectic Paradigm
Internationalization of Small Businesses
A Key Player in the Economy
In the United States
In Europe
In China
Specificities
Limited Resources
Strengths
The Emergence of Born Globals
Definitions
Factors

From the Paper
"The most criticized point in Ricardo's theory is that products are not equally profitable, which will accentuate the welfare differences between countries. Stuart Mill explains that prices of the products don't depend on their cost but on global demand. Therefore, countries specialized in highly popular products will gain more from international trade than others. International trade is only favorable if global demand allows the price of the product to be higher than the domestic price would have been. In opposition to the comparative advantages theory, Japan for example has based its development on stages, to move from labor intensive to capital intensive industries. Japan first specialized in textile, then steel, and finally on the automobile and electronic industries. Public intervention has often been recommended to lead the economy to reach a better profitability level."

Tags:company, abroad, marketing, management, China, free, trade, agreement

Abstract
Two essays are provided in this paper. The first provides a summary of Harrison Dunning's article "Dam Fights and Water Policy in Central California: 1969-1989," including key points in the article. The second is an analysis and summary of resources on the Web related to the San Gabriel River Watershed and their significance related to legislation pertaining to the Watershed.

From the Paper
"In Harrison C Dunning's "Dam Fights and Water Policy in California" the author provides an account of the two decades of battles between the dam fighters and dam backers who have wrought changes in California's public water ..."

Tags:National Park Service, NPS, public policy, environment, sustainability, rivers, tributaries, Anza, mission, recreation, historical, scientific value

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
This paper discusses a decision-making tool called Global DecisionMaker. It includes a description of the tool as well as an application example and an explanation of when the tool would be used.

From the Paper
"According to Michael Dennis in his book "Credit and Collection Handbook", every company that extends credit to other businesses in connection with the sale of its products and services must make a number of credit related decisions, including whether the customer is creditworthy, whether the order is legitimate, how much credit should be extended to each customer or applicant, what terms of sale should be offered, for example net day or net day terms, whether the creditor should offer..."

Tags:decision tools, decision making software, Dun and Bradstreet, credit risk, Global DecisionMaker, automation, risk management

Abstract
This essay explores the factors that have influenced the success of Japanese multinationals in Europe. This is illustrated by analyzing two Japanese MNC's, Toyota from the manufacturing industry and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) from the service sector (also referred to as sogo shosha). The paper includes graphs and tables.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Toyota - Automobile Industry
2.1. R&D Capabilities
2.2. Production Capabilities
2.3. Marketing Capabilities
3. Mitsubishi Corporation - Sogo Sosha
3.1. Culture and Language
3.2. Importance of Sogo Shosha in Japan
4. Conclusion
5. Reference List
5.1. Books
5.2. Internet Sites

From the Paper
"In terms of product and price, Toyota has successfully established three strong brands for each price class in Europe, namely, Daihatsu for the low-cost segment, Lexus for the luxury segment, and the Toyota brand for the mass middle-class segment. This solid brand management not only enables the Toyota Group to successfully participate in each price segment, in contrast to BMW Group which only serves the upper-class segment, but also prevents brand dilution as is currently the case with Volkswagen."

Tags:automobile, dunning, trading