Abstract
Long acrylic nails are popular today for a wide range of ages from teenagers to senior citizens. Long nails are important for many women. Certainly, nothing is wrong with wanting to have beautiful nails, but women should consider the cost of wearing acrylic nails including the bacteria these nails carry, the danger they pose to children, the cost of keeping the nails, and fungal infection. This paper examines the economic and medical reasons that make wearing long acrylic nails a bad idea.

Tags:artificial, nails, health

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This paper reviews Max Lucado's book, "He Chose the Nails" and relates that Lucado's focus in the book is on Christ's sacrifices rather than his suffering. The paper further relates that Lucado frames the crucifixion as an act of divine love and explores what we gain from every indignity suffered by Jesus. According to the paper, Max Lucado's intent is to make the reader gain a greater appreciation for Christ's sacrafice.

From the Paper
"The crown of thorns is the first of the gifts Christ offers. Jesus Christ was without sin. With each prick of the crown he took on the sins of the world. Feelings of guilt, and shame, distance from God, all of these things were taken on by Christ when the crown was placed upon his head. The weight of humanity's sin rested upon his head. Lucado wants us to take a moment and really feel the weight of that gift and what it means in our lives today. The Lord cares this much for us to bear the fruit of our sins."

Tags:he, chose, the, nails, max, lucado, jesus, christ, the, passion

Abstract
The following presents a discussion of customer relationship management within the context of technology. The hypothesis for this discussion is: technology enhances customer relationship management. An explanation of customer relationship management and the technology used for this process with its application and uses in business are presented. This is followed by future trends and a conclusion.

From the Paper
"The following presents a discussion of customer relationship management within the context of technology. The hypothesis for this discussion is technology enhances customer relationship management. An explanation of customer relationship management and the technology used for this process with its application and uses in business are presented. This is followed by future trends and a conclusion. A good customer is the core of a prospering business and it is therefore important to develop customer loyalty. As a result, customer..."

Tags:Customer, Relationship, Management

Abstract
The paper examines the relationship between a musician and his agent - primarily, the rapper Eminem and his "agent", the record label Interscope. The paper explains that this relationship can be seen as part of a greater family of principal-agent relationships - that between Detroit Rap and the labels that represent these rappers. The paper describes how Eminem is used to personify the epitome of a strong, obvious example of the principal-agent relationship in this context, as he is arguably the most famous rapper to come out of Detroit, reaching mainstream pop success as well as peer and critic appreciation.

From the Paper
"The relationship under exploration is between a musician and his agent - primarily, the rapper Eminem and his "agent", the record label Interscope. This relationship can be seen as part of a greater family of principal-agent relationships - that between Detroit Rap and the labels that represent these rappers. Eminem is used to personify the epitome of a strong, obvious example of the principal-agent relationship in this context, as he is arguably the most famous rapper to come out of Detroit, reaching mainstream pop success as well as peer and critic appreciation."

Tags:eminem, interscope, relationship

Abstract
This research proposal examines the relationship between self-esteem and the quality of romance in terms of the couples' perceived regard and their own satisfaction of the relationship. The paper aims to describe the importance of positive illusion as a mediator of the perception of the intimates. The paper discusses the benefits and drawbacks of such positivity and how it relates to self-esteem. The paper further discusses the impact it has on the relationship quality and whether illusion or reality is more important?

Outline:
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion

From the Paper
"People with high self-esteem are somehow more motivated to repair their mood and are more likely to take the initiative to action in some way that would make them happier. (Heimpel et al. 2002) High self-esteem beings are more satisfied with their intimate relationships due to protection of self-worth and positive illusions. However, as much as these individuals idealize their relationship with their partner, there bound to be times when the conflict is too perceptible that challenges their belief in a perfect relationship; this should be when high and low self-esteem people differ with each other. If high self-esteem people do indeed have higher motivation to make themselves feel better; the hypothesis is that when positive illusions cannot play a role in repairing the negative feeling towards the relationship because the conflict is too overt, there is a high likelihood for high self-worth individuals to adopt the approach commitment (rather than the avoidance commitment) which is proven to be positively associated with relationship satisfaction. In other words, the reason for the tendency for high self-esteem people be more satisfied with their relationships is that their style of commitment which can enhance the intimate relationship. "

Tags:romance, romantic, relationship, self, esteem, positive, illusion, positivity, self, denial, intimacy, intimate, partner, satisfaction, quality, research, method, proposal, mood, regulation, negativity, motivation, motivated, reasoning, vicious, cycle, feedback, loop, happiness, self

Abstract
This paper examines the concept of relationship marketing and its importance. The author defines relationship marketing and its goal. The paper describes loyalty programs and consumer relationship at Bayer Agribusiness.

From the Paper
"Companies often tout their customer relations but few companies actively engage in relationship marketing. In many cases, companies confuse the concept of relationship marketing with direct or target marketing. While there can be overlap in these areas, relationship marketing is designed to build loyalty between the company and the consumer-and this relationship goes both ways. The company takes a proactive approach in anticipating and meeting the needs of the consumer while the consumer comes to expect more than just a commodity from the supplier relationship."

Tags:relationship marketing, direct marketing, Bayer

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This paper presents facts and theories associated with the US and Japanese economic relationship over the past decade and also explores the future outcomes of their relationship.

Tags:us, japan, relationship

Abstract
The paper examines how desktop computers are currently distributed and examines the long-term relationship between desktop manufacturers and customers, distributors and suppliers. The paper asks this basic question: how can any computer manufacturer establish long-term relationships with distributors, suppliers, and customers?

From the Paper
"According to an essay written by Patricia Sorce and published online on the Rochester Institute of Technology website, relationship marketing can be described as all marketing activities directed towards establishing, developing and maintaining successful relational exchanges. Relationship marketing is based on creating a mutually beneficial exchange between business partners. A relationship marketing strategy is not a cure-all for problems between manufacturers, distributors and the end user. There are many examples of the failure of marketing programs designed to build loyalty. The objective of many relationship marketing..."

Tags:Desktop computers, marketing, strategies, channels, distribution, customers, distributors, suppliers, relationship marketing

Abstract
The Central American country of Guatemala has benefited from its relationship with the United States through U.S. contributions to the development of its farming communities and transportation facilities, its dependency on U.S. markets for its exports, and U.S. investments and aid. It has also suffered from CIA involvement in a 1954 Guatemalan coup that preceded decades of military rule and human rights atrocities. This paper traces the relationship of the U.S. and Guatemala, specifically, the economic contributions of the United Fruit Company and how its land interests in Guatemala helped trigger U.S. involvement in the overthrow of the government.

Tags:guatemala, relationship, usa

Abstract
This paper analyzes several studies regarding the influence of gender on the counselor - client relationship. In particular, the studies draw attention to the importance of looking at gender in the counselor-client relationship and its impact on behavior change. In particular, the author uses the stages of changes of the transtheoretical model to explore the ability of a client to change. The theory is described at length and according to its various stages. The paper concludes with a consideration of male psychotherapy clients and their perceptions and willingness to change.

From the Paper
"Research studies with respect to gender in counseling vis-a-vis the impact of a counselor's gender in a client's ability to change have been sparse and equivocal showing a need for further research in the area. Of the studies that have been done with respect to the impact of gender in counseling focused on matching counselor and client based on a number of variables such as ethnicity, gender, and language (Hall, Guterman, et al., 2002). Such studies usually focused on only one ethnic group. Some studies focused clients' preference for specific counselor characteristics. Other studies focused on predicting client expectations in counseling (Robitschek & Hershberger, 2005). There have also been studies investigating the interaction of male clients' characteristics and male counselors' gender role conflict as a basis for counselor bias (Wisch, 1997). Wisch (1997) noted a number of theoretical works that point to the significance of a counselor's gender as a potential influence on the counseling process."

Tags:counselor-client, relationship, gender, therapy, psychotherapy