Abstract
This paper explains that not only are there actual symbols present in Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" trilogy, especially "Raiders of the Lost Ark", such as Indiana's most feared enemy, the snake, but also the movies themselves serve as a symbol of American pop through the Hollywood's glorification and stylization. The author points out the symbolism in the main character Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, who is a young, powerful educated man, coming from a civilized background with a catchy nickname "Indy", which all heroes must, and dressed in his classic American archaeologist attire of leather jacket and bullwhip. The paper concludes that the Indiana Jones trilogy continues to be an incredible success because it is so easy for the American population to relate to Indy, a hero who never failed, and because it reflects American pop culture of adventure, power and heroism.

From the Paper
"It is very possible for even one trailer that is a mere one minute and fifty seconds long, to encompass so many different symbols, that have significance all throughout the movie. The clip that portrays the most symbolism in the shortest amount of time is definitely the part of the movie when Indiana Jones finds himself fighting a town full of Arabs in the middle of a marketplace in Cairo, all in order to rescue Marion. First and foremost, this entire sequence is filmed to fully capture the role of having a damsel in distress, as Indy is fighting in attempt to save Marion. Secondly, a very apparent form of symbolism appears in the background of the shot, where the entire marketplace is full of Arabs who are all wearing turbans and sandals, a very stereotypical image of the people of the eastern culture living in that region. The most noticeable glorification of the American culture becomes very evident when Indy is facing a large Arab man with a sword, who is prepared to fight him."

Tags:whip, hero, stylization, nickname, power

Abstract
The paper discusses the nursing shortage and provides statistics on the growth in employment of registered nurses and their earnings. The paper looks at the Indiana State Nurses Association that was founded for Indiana's registered nurses and at how the state government is helping improve the shortage situation. The paper provides a table showing the state of Indiana's industry earnings and employment.

From the Paper
"According to the principles of economics "Recognizing that people face tradeoffs does not by itself tell us what decisions they will or should make" (Mankiw, p. 4). In the labor market, nurses may trade-off more relaxed atmospheres in smaller hospitals, where they are not paid as well, for higher-paying positions in big-city hospitals where they are always busy and under pressure. Such is the case in Indiana, where, compared to the California annual mean wage of $65,100 and the Maryland mean wage ($63,070), only 31-34% of nurses earn this much. Licensed Practical Nurses in Indiana earn $32,428 to $38,890."

Tags:registered, nurses, earnings, shortage, employment

Abstract
This paper discusses the concept and importance of volunteers in caring for the elderly. It describes the author's background in undertaking volunteer activities within Northwest Indiana and relates it to a large picture of how NGO (non-governmental organizations) and faith-based activities can combine to improve the quality of life for area residents. The paper also addresses specific concerns within the context of Northwestern Indiana, which has substantially different demographic imperatives than neighboring areas, such as South Bend, Chicago Metropolitan and the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nationwide Demographic Trends
Specific Demographics in Northwest Indiana
Specific Social Welfare Problems of the Aging
Depression
Compliance with Medical Regimens
Assisted Living Needs
Providing for Social Welfare Needs
Non-governmental Providers
Faith-based Efforts
St. Francis Healthcare Services
Catholic Charities of Gary and Lake County
Social Welfare for Seniors: A Significant Gap in Care
Conclusion

From the Paper
"This network of Catholic healthcare facilities established throughout the Midwest works through its subsidiary, St. Margaret Mercy Hospital. As noted above, there is relatively little aid for seniors with significant mental and physical problems after they leave the hospital. St. Margaret Mercy focuses on patients who are based at home, but may need to have volunteers who take responsibility for the unmet psychological and social needs of elderly residents who may not have a family infrastructure.
"As we've seen above, basic needs beyond acute hospital care may be ignored amongst older patients. The St. Margaret Mercy program takes advantage of the new VAS (Advocates for Seniors Program) structure established in the State of Indiana to have volunteers spend time with, evaluate, and, when needed, represent the health and psychological interest of elderly residents."

Tags:NGO, volunteer, aging, frail, community

Abstract
This paper begins with a general overview of Indiana, discussing its physical geography and population. It continues to offer extensive research on the education system in Indiana. It highlights the issue with state funding for public education and expands on the income disparity. The paper also explores the issue of standardized testing and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

From the Paper
"Indiana's uses a Foundation Program to provide funding to its public school corporations. Under this model, "the state guarantees school corporations a specific amount of per-pupil funding for education, which is known as the foundation level, provided that the school corporation raises a designated share of dollars through local property taxes." (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.1). In 1993, this system was changed to help target disparity between wealthy and unwealthy school districts. While the bottom up equalization still sets a minimum expenditure per-pupil target for each corporation, it also specifies that local property tax rates should be the same for school corporations with similar expenditure levels. (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3). Furthermore, the Foundation Program sets ceiling for property tax rates. (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3). Finally, these changes "allowed the foundation level per pupil to be adjusted upward for school corporations with lower socioeconomic status." (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3)."

Tags:funding, state, testing, income

Abstract
This paper examines the effect of developing technology on the changing dynamic of the railroad system and how, although digital and wireless technologies have replaced many positions traditionally filled by staff, thereby causing downsizing, the increased levels of efficiency businesses can pursue has created jobs in new sectors, along with increased revenues. In particular, it looks at the Indiana Belt Line Railway and explores ways to increase productivity and revenue through technological advancement. It also addresses transforming the organizational culture within the Indiana Belt Line Railway in order to transform the performance of the organization.

Outline
Chapter 1: Railroad Policy Analysis
The Changing Dynamic of the Rail Industry
Mergers and Collaborations
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Opportunities Through Technological Advancements
Opportunities Through Equipment Upgrades
Internet Communications
Managing the Change Process
The Consultant's Work: Lewin's Model of Unfreeze, Change and Refreeze

From the Paper
"At the end of the 70's, by the time Congress reacted to the impending financial crisis, another competitor appeared on the horizon. The shipping container industry was slowly coming of age during the second half of the 1970's decade. By the time the second wave of peacetime economic expansion hit the US during the 1980's, the rail system was positioned to begin to make up lost ground, but not ready to capitalize on the climbing business cycle. Other businesses have made technological advances during the 60's and 70's which bypasses much of the rail industry. As a result, the rail industry was still at a competitive disadvantage. This time it was not due to financial controls, but to outdated equipment, lowered revenues, and degrading facilities and track conditions."

Tags:equipment, technology, lewin, productivity, revenue

Abstract
The paper examines how Burger King developed an extensive marketing tie-in with the movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" in May 2008.

From the Paper
"Fast food restaurants in America market "kids meals" to busy parents in need of food to keep their children full and happy. Burger King, MacDonald's, Wendy's, and others commonly offer a toy as well as a two or three food items in a kid's meal. Advertising the toy on television offers a way for those same restaurants to market the kids meal directly to the children. It is not uncommon for a child to see a toy advertised on television and then to beg a parent or other adult to take them to the restaurant to get the meal and, by extension, the toy. Burger King stepped into new marketing territory in May 2008 when it..."

Tags:burger, king, marketing

Abstract
This paper provides a brief discussion of air pollution levels in Hancock County, Indiana, and compares them to other counties in the U.S. while focusing on the companies in the region most responsible for polluting the air.

From the Paper
"The most likely form of pollution to be experienced in Hancock County, Indiana, is air pollution with the county ranked among the dirtier of all counties in the U.S. The worst sources of pollution in the county with respect to emissions of criteria air pollutants are; Power Silicates, Inc. responsible for tons of emissions per year and Roll Coater, Inc. responsible for tons of emissions per year. With respect to environmental releases from TRI sources, for..."

Tags:Roller Coat Inc., TRI emissions, carcinogens, cancer, air quality levels

Abstract
This paper explains that Steven Lopez's "Third and Indiana" centers around a fourteen year old boy Gabriel who becomes deeply entangled in the world of drugs. The author points out that the progress of the story relies on Gabriel's relationship with Eddie, a runaway father. The paper relates that Eddie takes the place of Gabriel's father when Gabriel's other surrogate father, the drug dealer Diablo, puts a threat on Gabriel's life. The paper suggests that the bond between Eddie and Gabriel reminds Eddie of the love he has for his own children as he begins to see what happens to children raised without a father. The author concludes that the central theme of the novel is that even the worst case scenarios can have a glimmer of hope and even the most seemingly hopeless of people may still have some good in them and stand a chance of survival and success.

From the Paper
"The scene in which Gabriel and Eddie sit around talking allows the reader to see aspects of Eddie's personality that he does not otherwise reveal. A failing jazz musician, Eddie is the type of guy who makes excuses for everything wrong in his life, blaming things on any outside force he can think up. For example, Eddie says that the reason he is not a rich and famous musician like his rival, Paulie Rego, is that he believed real musicians didn't get paid. It was a matter of pride that they did it for the love of music, not selling out playing for the clubs."

Tags:drugs, father, son, thinking, hope

Abstract
The paper refers to Edward Said, Homi Bhabha and Jenny Sharpe on the orientalist ideas of Indian society in relation to Thuggee as implied by the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". The paper addresses ritual murder in India as an orientalist concern where Thuggee was a great worry for Indians who were pleased as the British stamped it out. However, the paper explores how the ritual murder of children now occurs again in backward areas, in reverence to the goddess Kali in dozens of documented and many more unreported cases.

From the Paper
"The popular adventure film of 1984 directed by Steven Spielberg has no doubt provided all sorts of fantastic ideas to do with India that ignorant viewers absorb, the viewer taken to an early 20th century India as did not exist and a story based on the historical phenomenon of the Thags, devotees of the goddess Kali who performed ritual murders, usually by strangling unwitting travelers in days when India had few roads and people banded together for safety when they traveled. The Thags impersonated fellow travelers, befriended them and on a signal would kill and rob those they had helped to trust them. What was known as thagi or `thuggee' was..."

Tags:spielberg 84, thags, postcolonial theory

Abstract
This paper reports on geologic feaures found between Bloomington and indianapolis in Indiana.