Abstract The paper explains that the Floridabluecrab is a major sea product and an annual sporting catch. The paper describes the nature of the animal, gender differences, means of reproduction, methods for catching the crab, methods of preparation and its economic importance.
From the Paper "The Florida Blue Crab is identified by the color of the claws, and male and female can be told apart by the color as well. Male crabs have blue claws all the way along their length, while female crabs have red tips. The crab is classified as Callinectes sapidus Rathbun and comes as both a hard-shell and a soft-shell crab. This is a very important seafood product, the most important after the lobster. The color is a variation of green shakes, with the legs being the bright blue that gives the crab its name. The species is found from Cape Cod south to Florida and around the Gulf of Mexico to the Mississippi."
Tags: Callinectes, sapidus, Rathbun, seafood, shell, life, cycle, species
Abstract This paper examines the film, "Blue Velvet," directed by David Lynch. Specifically, it discusses mise-en-scene and cinematography in the film. It looks at how David Lynch is a master of the film noir, dark and brooding types of films that disturb, disquiet, and titillate, all at the same time, and how "Blue Velvet" is no exception. It discusses how the film is part blue porn flick, part girl-next-door love story, and part sadistic kidnapping, and how the elements all blend together to form a cohesive whole because of Lynch's masterful use of mise-en-scene staging and cinematography. "Blue Velvet," even with its happy ending, leaves the viewer wanting more, somehow and that, too, seems to be just what Lynch intended.
From the Paper "Mise-en-scene is a French term describing the "director's text" or staging of a film, and in "Blue Velvet," David Lynch's intricate and often surreal staging is an integral part of the film. He arranges space and time in the film with such dark and dreamlike qualities that the film can be nothing more than memorable and yet quite disturbing at the same time ? a true mark of Lynch's film and a tribute to his mise-en-scene. The most compelling visual motif in the film is of course the color blue. Lynch stages action around the color to keep it always in the memory of the viewers. The film opens with a sensuous scene of blue velvet fabric undulating on the screen, the theme continues from the background music to the clearly blue cigarette smoke issuing from the cigarettes of the characters, and in fact, Dorothy, the nightclub singer and sado-masochist, is known as "The Blue Lady" in her act."
Abstract In this paper, the writer introduces, discusses, and analyzes the development of jazz and the blues. The roots of these two forms of American music are traced. The author also explores the influence of African-American slave music on these forms of music. Several notable jazz and blues artists are discussed. The author concludes by stating jazz and blues are popular forms of music throughout the world.
From the Paper "Some of the more recognizable blues artists include Robert Johnson, Billie Holiday, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charlie Patton, Son House, T-Model Ford, Howlin' Wolf, BB King, Muddy Waters, and Leadbelly (Gioia). Many jazz musicians have influenced the music and become famous in their own right, too. Early musicians include Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others. Jazz continues to evolve today, with "smooth jazz" gaining in popularity, and modern influential artists include Wynton Marsalis and Kenny G. Advocates included many black and white writers of the times, such as Richard Wright and Langston Hughes, who recognized the importance of the music and helped spread interest about it around the world."
Abstract A diary of how what life was like in South Florida between the years of 1870 - 1910. The papers tells of some of the events of seen and heard of Mr. Edgar Watson.
Abstract This paper examines the multiple roles of the school psychologist in Florida's educational system. It looks at the responsibility of the school psychologist for evaluating the effectiveness of school academic programs as well as behavior management programs. The paper looks at the treating of high-risk students, as well as the involvement in every aspect of a student's education including educational problems, mental health and family issues.
Abstract This is an essay arguing that casinos should be legal in Florida - along with supporting details and examples.
From the Paper "According to an essay published on the SunCam website, Florida does not have legalized land-based casino gambling. It does however have a day-cruise facility that offers gamblers the opportunity to board ships that cruise offshore where casino gambling is legal. Florida also has seven Native American casino style gaming locations on sovereign Native American tribal land. The Seminoles have six casino locations and another casino is on the Miccosukee reservation. In addition there are two riverboat casinos in operation..."
Examines the risk and hazard factors of bright blue light in the workplace and compares the use of green light in the work place and examines the safety issues relating to green light use.
Abstract This research paper examines the hazards and risks associated with the use of blue light in the work place. In addition, the paper examines the use of green light in the workplace and the safety issues relating to the use of green light. Also examined is the fact that blue light marketers inform the public that lamps with 'enhanced' UV will ensure better health.
From the Paper "Photometric quantities such as luminance (brightness in cd/cm2 as perceived by a human "standard observer") and illuminance in lux (the "light" falling on a surface) indicate light levels spectrally weighted by the standard photometric visibility curve which peaks at 550 nm for the human eye. To quantify a photochemical effect it is not sufficient to specify the number of photons-per-square-centimeter (photon flux) or the irradiance (W/cm2) since the efficiency of the effect will be highly dependent on wavelength."
Abstract In this paper the author looks at the painting, ?Composition with Red Yellow and Blue? c. 1922 by Piet Mondrian and attempts to bring a sense of purpose to the painting and instill the reader with a sense of appreciation for the message that Mondrian imparts through his art. He concludes by examining the September 11th attacks in relation to Mondrain's art and contends that Mondrain would have regarded it as surreal.
From the paper:
"Mondrian believed that artistic expression should be found in the abstraction of form and color and that his use of vertical and horizontal lines would express the perfect harmony between these two extremes".
Tags: artists, painters, Piet, Mondrian, Composition, Red, Yellow, Blue, Amsterdam, Theosophical, Neoplatonic, Panthelistic, Paris, De, Stijl, Le, Neo, Plasticisme
Abstract This paper describes the painting, "Blue Bowl", and explains how the artist's use of contrast, line, and color in this painting create the balance and rhythm characteristic of Alexander's work.
From the Paper ""The Blue Bowl" contains several contrasting formal elements that contribute to its energetic nature. For example, a thick, black background competes with the woman's milky skin. The contrast enables her figure to jump out of the background, giving her lightness and freedom from an otherwise nebulous environment. Moreover, only part of her skin is exposed, from the nape of her neck and her upper back. The skin here is also far brighter than the skin on her hands and face, which remains in shadow. Most of the woman's skin remains concealed beneath the dress; like the contents of the bowl and the atmosphere of the room she graces, the bulk of her body is unseen by the viewer. The floral print dress jumps out of the canvas largely because of its color scheme. Just as her skin contrasts sharply with the dark background, so too does the ivory-colored dress, the piece of furniture she leans on with her left hand, and the background of the titular blue bowl."
Abstract The paper provides an analysis of Wallace Stevens' poem "The Man with the Blue Guitar". Specifically, the paper discusses the author's conception of poetry compared to classicism and to another trend of modernist poems. A copy of the poem is included at the beginning of the paper.
From the Paper "Indeed, Wallace Stevens' work differs in multiple ways from Pound's. Stevens focuses mainly on the frontier that lies between imagination and reality. He believes that poetry is what humans do: the poet is aware of his role in society. This point of view over the authorial voice parallels some romantic concepts, a paradox since most modernist poets tended to escape from the formalism and ornament diffused by the romantic movement. "
Abstract Discusses different kinds of Hermit Crabs, their habitats and their characteristics. Usefullness in research. Series of activities of Hermit Crabs value for research into decision-making. Importance of shells and skill selection behavior. Ability of researchers to observe the assessment procedure of the crabs. Variouis experiments on Hermit Crabs in reference to animal behavior; response to stimuli.
From the Paper "Hermit crabs usually are found in empty gastropod shells, seeking protection from predators, desiccation, and other hermit crabs. The hermit crab does not seem to select a place to stay at random but rather appears to have a selection process. Precisely what this process is and how the crab makes a decision as to what shell to select and what shell to reject is the subject of much research.
Hermit crabs are crustaceans that live in the wild in the western Atlantic. They mate on land near the sea, and once the eggs develop, the female carries the eggs on her abdomen to the sea and leaves them on wet sand or a wet rock for the tide to carry out to sea. There are usually 1,000 to 50,000 eggs at a time. At sea, the crabs are small larvae that molt several times in order to grow to adulthood. At the adult larvae stage..."
Abstract This paper presents a discussion about crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay. Crab is a delicacy that is served in fine restaurants across the nation. The crabbing industry has thrived for many years out of the bay however, recent reports of environmental and animal preservation have moved to the forefront of the news. The author believes crabbing should be banned from the bay.
Abstract This paper discusses various experiments that process of the hermit crab selecting his home in empty gastropod shells is the subject of much research: The way the crab makes a decision as to what shell to select and what shell to reject. The author says that the researcher can alter the shells so they convey different information to the animal, after which the consequences can be determined. The paper explains that motivational models can be developed to explain the timing of decisions over empty shells, and these can in turn be incorporated into models created to explain agonistic interactions.
From the Paper "Conover reports on a study on shell selection by the hermit crab that studied the Pagurus pollicaris in a natural population and in laboratory experiments. The crabs were collected in Tampa Bay south of St. Petersburg, Florida. An excess of shells was available in this area because only 53 percent of the available shells were occupied by hermit crabs. Records were kept of all collected gastropod shells as to species and whether or not they were inhabited by a hermit crab. Various comparisons were made between shells as to size, weight, amount of epifauna, and so on. When the weight of the shell was increased by 25 percent or so either by its natural epifauna or artificially, hermit crabs continued to occupy shells of the same size and volume. This suggests that shell volume is more important than weight in the selection of a shell. Other experiments shifted the angle of the shell axis and position of the shell's center of gravity, which often resulted in an aversion to the altered shells by hermit crabs. This suggested that the crabs select shells on the basis of several shell traits bearing on protection provided by the shell or by the ease with which the shell can be carried."
Abstract This paper examines how the hemigrapsus nudus, the purple shore crab, is found in the intertidal regions along the Pacific Northwest coastline. In particular, it discusses how they often experience considerable fluctuations in temperature in their natural environments and it is these temperatures which may have an effect on normal physiological function. It proposes a study to test their critical thermal maximum (CTMax) and their critical thermal minimum (CTMin) using their righting response as an indication of their thermal limits.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
CTMax
CTMin
Discussion
From the Paper "Crustaceans and other intertidal species often experience multiple fluctuations in water temperatures as a result of alternating tide patterns and changing seasons (Selvakumar and Geraldine 2004). Hemigrapsus nudus, the purple shore crab, is a common species found in the intertidal zone. These crabs are involuntarily exposed to varying temperatures with the changes in tides and diurnal cycles. H. Nudus can tolerate temperatures up to 33.6 C, known as there critical thermal maximum (CTMax) and temperatures as low as (0 C), known as there critical thermal minimum (CTMin). "
Abstract This paper discusses the income tax controversy that exists in the State of Florida. It explores the subject of Florida adopting a personal income tax and examines several economic implications regarding the social costs and benefits of Florida's legislative and fiscal policies. The paper discusses the options for Florida in terms of whether they should adopt a personal income tax. The paper contains tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In Florida...
A Balanced Tax System
Income Tax Considerations
Perks Accompany the Lack of a Personal Income Tax
The Tax Revolt
Chronology of EIG Tax Elimination
Income Tax Proponents, Opponents and Components
No Other Answer...
From the Paper "In response to the 2006 Florida Government Accountability Act, consistent with Florida TaxWatch, Florida state legislatures imposed substantive and procedural modifications to reportedly increase effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability among agencies, boards, and commissions. To produce good decisions for Florida taxpayers, this enhanced legislative understanding of agency needs and activities reportedly proved to be a valuable byproduct of the act. Florida Tax Watch warns that good intentions, such as those which led to the 1994 Ac passing, must be enhanced by the link of a sustained commitment of time, interest, and consequential actions on the part of legislators. ("Making Florida's Latest Government", 2006)"
