Abstract This essay is in the form of a letter from the Apostle Matthew to Paul. The letter cogently outlines Matthew's points of disagreement with Paul on issues of doctrine, practice and adherence to the laws according to the Old Testament.
From the Paper "Dear Paul,
"I have come upon your letter written to the people of Galatia and I am appalled that you take the laws of the Torah so lightly. You claim that you received a revelation from Jesus Christ and are; therefore, an apostle of Jesus. How then could you have misunderstood the reason for his existence here on earth? You have stated, "A man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ" and that "by observing the law no one will be justified." You are preaching this to Gentile Christians, telling them they are not required to obey the Law of Moses. You do this because you believe Jesus came to abolish the Jewish laws, while the opposite is true."
Abstract This is a fictional letter written from a mother to her daughter on her 18th birthday. In the letter, the mother explains about love, self-esteem, and explores the relationship between parents and their children. The text that is referred to at the end of this assignment is a psychology source on parents and children.
Abstract This paper provides a brief overview of Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe's series of letters presented in booklet form entitled The Shirley Letters from the California Mines. In this article, the writer examines the central question of whether or not Shirley, given her esoteric education and background, is particularly well suited to the task of assessing the relative merits and demerits of rugged gold prospectors in 1850s Rich Bar California.
From the Paper "There is little doubt that Dame Shirley is far too removed socially, culturally, educationally, from the proletarian male miners surrounding her to be an accurate chronicler of them or their world. This becomes immediately apparent on only the third page of the text when Shirley writes rhetorically, "How did such a shivering, frail, home-loving little thistle ever float safely to that far away spot, and take root....in that barbarous soil?". She describes her impecunious husband's office as being a "perfect marvel" to the ragged miners. Making little - if any - effort to understand the depressed socio-economic realities of her new world, she notes with disdain that, "you have no idea of the hand to mouth sort of style in which most men in this country are in the habit of living"."
Abstract This paper looks at Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter". The author looks at the transformations that the characters undergo which affects the outcome of their lives. The transformation is a direct result of sin, guilt, and hatred and their influence on the human spirit. Sin and guilt can greatly affect the human heart and are often a catalyst for change within a human being.
From the Paper "The sin of Hester and Dimmesdale has the greatest effect on Roger Chillingworth. Originally, Chillingworth was a decent and much better as a person. He is angered by the actions of his wife and wants revenge more than anything else. "Not thy soul, he answered, with another smile. No, not thine" (74). Chillingworth plans from the start to ruin the soul of the Reverend. He lets his anger turn itself into evil and that evil embeds itself in his heart. Chillingworth begins to explore the soul of Dimmesdale in an attempt to draw out a confession. "He now dug into the poor clergyman's heart like a miner searching for gold; or, rather like a sexton delving into a grave, possibly in quest of a jewel that had been buried on the dead man's bosom" (125). Chillingworth has let his evil feelings take over his mind and actions. He wants nothing more than to torment the priest. He turns into a "chilling" person as his name implies and comes to symbolize the devil himself. Eventually, his hatred takes its toll on Chillingworth himself. "All his strength and energy"all his vital and intellectual force"seemed at once to desert him; insomuch that he positively withered up" (254). "
Abstract This paper discusses the love letters of the twelfth century French couple, Abelard and Heloise in the context of the social mores of the time, and focuses primarily upon their ideas concerning marriage, philosophy, and love.
Abstract In this analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlett Letter," the concept of sin and puritanical society is examined. The reviewer focuses on the protagonist, Hester Prynne, and her development and eventual transcendence of her punishment for adultery. The paper also examines the role of Hester's daughter, Pearl, linking her symbolically with the concept of original sin. The paper concludes by contrasting Hester's strength with Reverend Dimmesdale's downfall.
From the Paper "Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter addresses the issue of sin, responsibility, and even salvation in the Puritan society of North America. Sentenced to wear her sin of adultery in the form of the letter 'A' on the outside of her dress, Hester Prynne is forced to live with the ignominy of having borne a child out of wedlock. Hawthorne initially uses the scarlet letter as a symbol of Hester's sin, but the meaning of the letter evolves throughout the novel as Hester is eventually empowered and her secret lover is enfeebled by the sin they had both committed. The evolution of the letter shows the power of accepting punishment and persevering over the enervating capacity of trying to hide and escape sin."
Abstract The paper relates that the cruise line industry has been experiencing a period of massive expansion over the last decade, thus heightening the competitive profile for the industry in terms of market share and competitive rivalry. The paper evaluates the industry competitors: Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line. The paper provides a competitor profile matrix that shows Carnival Cruise Lines' market dominance.
Outline:
Industry Overview
Industry Competitors
Competitor Profile Matrix
Product Differentiation
From the Paper "The cruise line industry has been experiencing a period of massive expansion over the last decade. By some estimates, the cruise industry in the United States (US) alone has generated more than $32b during 2005. Such revenue ensures that the cruise industry remains one of the most competitive across all markets. Even smaller markets have been experiencing an increase in cruise industry operations. The Canadian market has seen some ports exceed more than 90 cruise ship callings on an annual basis and this is a considerable amount of traffic for a traditionally smaller market. Thus, the competitive profile for the industry has heightened in terms of market share and competitive rivalry."
Abstract This project analyzes and makes recommendations on the viability of on-line grocers. Analysis of this industry consists of an assessment of the internal and external environment, the strengths and weaknesses, the opportunities and the strategies of companies operating in the on-line grocery industry. This report discusses the strategic implications of the industry structure for companies currently operating in and those considering entering the industry. Finally this report suggests ways of increasing the overall effectiveness of the online grocery business model, ultimately making conclusions of the overall attractiveness of the industry as well as making recommendations for improving the online business model.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and Objectives
1.2 Industry Definition/Timeline
1.3 Scope and Limitations
1.4 Methodology/Data Extraction
2.0 INDUSTRY DOMINANT ECONOMIC FEATURES
2.1 Industry Major Players
2.2 Industry Profitability and Lifecycle Stage
2.3 Market Size and Growth Rate
2.4 Capital Requirements
2.5 Industry Driving Forces
3.0 INDUSTRY CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
3.1 Profitability and Capital
3.2 Technical Capability
3.3 Brand Image
3.4 Customer Service
4.0 INDUSTRY COMPETITION ANALYSIS
4.1 Major Competitors
4.2 Rivalry
4.3 Competitive Position and Strategy
4.4 New Entrants and Barriers to Entry and Exit
4.5 Perceived Product Substitutes
5.0 KEY STRATEGIES OVERVIEW
5.1 Key Industry Strategy
5.2 Key Industry Players Strategic Approaches
6.0 INDUSTRY BUYERS
6.1 Buyer Characteristics
6.2 Brand Preferences and Customer Loyalty
6.3 Customer Power
7.0 INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS
7.1 Supplier Characteristics
7.2 Supplier Bargaining Power
8.0 INDUSTRY PROSPECTS AND ATTRACTIVENESS
8.1 Industry Attractiveness
8.2 Industry Issues
8.3 Industry Profit Outlook
9.0 ALTERNATIVES
9.1 Abandon the Online Grocery Industry
9.2 Merge or Partner with Brick-and-Mortar
9.3 Maintain existing business model
10.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES
From the Paper "The online grocery industry is a niche market within the greater food and beverage industry. It is a business-to-consumer e-commerce industry possessing the characteristics of both a retail grocer and a courier. Companies operating in this industry allow customers to purchase grocery items, prepared meals, meats, produce, packaged goods, flowers, and just about everything else offered by the major grocery chains. Products are offered via the company website and are delivered to the customer within a specified time frame. These companies often rely upon high average orders to make their margins (a typical Webvan.com order was quoted to be $80) (Weston, 2000)."
Abstract This paper discusses the MAK Brake Lining Company's reasons for its change in direction of business. It explores its transition from a brake lining and disc brake manufacturer to replacement or after market products manufacturer.
From the Paper "MAK Brake Lining Company was founded by A Wahab as an automotive parts manufacturing firm that was located in Egypt and financed by the El Kharafi Investment Company of Kuwait. Created in January according to Egyptian investment ..."
Abstract This paper reviews and discusses Disney Cruise Lines. The paper focuses on the company's marketing strategies and discusses possible improvements. According to the paper, in suggesting improvements to Disney's Cruise Lines marketing strategies, the potential for greater levels of integration with the core branding of Walt Disney Company needs to first be considered.
From the Paper "Fifth the Disney Cruise Lines need to underscore safety and security in their cruising activities and programs. The cruise line had several instances of dozens of passengers getting ill during 2005, and this did have a temporary but significant effect on earnings according to Citigroup (2006). The cruises through the Mediterranean are also potentially risky as the areas the Disney ships, icons of American influence, will need to be protected or at least managed carefully in foreign waters and will need to be very cognizant of local political conditions before setting sail for a foreign port. "
Abstract This paper explains how on-line collaboration makes it possible for people to transfer information anywhere in seconds. It describes how users in certain local area networks and other networks are capable of communicating with each other through their PC by swapping files and e-mails in text files and other files. It also includes a list of software for use in online collaboration. It discusses how the company can ensure "integration" and "appropriate use" factors of this tool, online collaboration.
From the Paper "Online Collaboration bases the system on what have been started by the earlier PC networking system. Users in certain local area and other network are capable to communicate each other on their PC by swapping files and mails in text file, although during the early time it was limited to text data in small size. As technology has developed more sophisticated facilities, it is possible for people to use the complete system to transfer information anywhere in seconds, enabling people to cut time and travel and having the whole work, outline, discussions and commands transferred through the wire. People are dependant on computers to connect to each other nowadays. With the emergence of the internet, many industries will find an open door to spread the news and support the growth to anywhere in the world. Controlling the whole world's business will need the most effective way to unite people in the entire organization. The technology has offered its capability to contact a group of people and bring them in a forum where they can chat, send messages, transfer file, and perform exactly like what they do on a traditional meeting, only this one is done through the net."
Abstract This work evaluates the cruise industry, specifically the Carnival Cruise, Norwegian Cruise and Royal Caribbean companies. The evaluation uses Porter's Five Forces model to explore competition in the industry, the bargaining power of suppliers and the bargaining power of consumers. It also addresses whether the industry has substitute products and if there are new entrants into the industry. This work additionally answers the question of 'how intense is the rivalry' and whether there is a forecasting method that can be used to predict where the industry is going.
Outline:
Introduction
Porter's Five Force Analysis
Porter's Five Force Analysis Summary
Bibliography
Includes charts and graphs
Figure 1 - Forecasted Value Worldwide per Segment, Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines (in billion dollars) 2003-2008
Figure 2
Average Growth Rate 1980 - 2004
Figure 3
Passengers Percentage Change 1974 -2004
Figure 5 Cruise Ship Order Book as of January 1, 2004
From the Paper "In an April 27, 2006 report entitled: "Cabin Fever - Smooth Times Ahead for the Cruise Industry" John Zamora writes that: "...there's plenty of room for growth in the cruise industry. Currently the number of tourists worldwide who book cruise vacations stands at around 13.4 million, representing about 1.8% of the total world travel market, as estimated by the World Tourism Organization." (2006) Zamora also writes that: "Far from being disappointed at this current level of market share, the industry fully recognizes the opportunities ahead as operators expand into new types of cruises (including the niche budget option); set their targets on different demographic groups; and, head for new waters." (2006) In a November 14, 2005 report entitled: "Which Way is the Travel Industry Headed?" it is stated that a Senior Analyst at eMarketer and author of the Online Travel Worldwide report, Jeffery Grau states: Without question, the Internet has shake up the status quo in the travel industry...Traditional travel agencies are struggling to stay relevant, online travel agencies are trying to instill loyalty among their customers,. travel search engines are the new upstarts, travel suppliers are flexing their muscles and global distributions systems are looking for way to recover their waning influence." (2005) In a report entitled: "Cruise Line Industry: Trends Opportunities for Canadian Exporters 2005" reported is a case study in which the researchers conducted interviews with 21 cruise line purchasers, chandlers, distributors and brokers findings stated in the report include the facts for Worldwide per Segment Forecasts including the cruise lines shown on the chart in Figure 1."
This paper provides an analysis of the portrayals of love and hate in "The Scarlet Letter". Relationships are explored and examined using the various interactions between three main characters: Hester, Dimmesdale and Chillingworth.
1,255 words (approx. 5 pages), 1 source, 2002, $ 42.95
Abstract This paper analyzes relationships in Nathanial Hawthorne's classic tale of passion, sin and redemption, The Scarlet Letter. The author looks at the fine line between love and hate between Hester Prynne and the Reverend Dimmesdale, Hester and Roger Chillingworth, and between Hester and her fellow townspeople.
From the Paper "In The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, love and hate are two issues that appear indistinguishable at times. In this story, Hester Prynne wears a scarlet letter for the adultery she committed with Reverend Dimmesdale while she was married to Roger Chillingworth. The details of this emerge as the story progresses, and the story culminates in Dimmesdale passionately declaring his sin, and later dies after his premeditated confession, while Chillingworth dies soon after. As the above quote says, love and hate ?each leaves the passionate lover, or the no less passionate hater, forlorn and desolate by the withdrawal of his subject.? This literally means that the passion and feelings do not differ whether they are intended in love or hate. To love or hate a person with a passion indubitably results in the same feelings, and when the subject of these feelings disappears, the passion felt remains the same."
Abstract This paper compares the letters in Jane Austen's novels "Pride and Prejudice" and "Persuasion," focusing on those from the suitors of the two heroines, and discusses how they enable us to see these correspondents as they truly are, and shed light on the attitudes of the readers of their letters as well. The writer discusses how the true characters of the suitors Mr. Wickham in "Pride and Prejudice" and Mr. Elliot in "Persuasion," both charmingly and deceptively open in their social manners, are revealed in their letters, and how Darcy's revelatory and confessional letter to Elizabeth Bennet is the turning point in their relationship. The writer explains how Austen in her last novel, "Persuasion," originally planned in epistolatory format, demonstrates an even deeper understanding of all of the capabilities of the letter, and how Wentworth's letter to Anne reveals not only the equality that he and Anne reach at the end of their courtship, but also the extraordinary way in which a letter can capture a single moment, to change all the moments that follow thereafter.
From the Paper "There are other letters from Mr. Elliot that Mrs. Smith shows Anne that we do not see, but they are enough to impress upon Anne "a dreadful picture of ingratitude and inhumanity"(169). Of course, we cannot help but compare the damning letter of Mr. Elliot to the letter Anne receives from her other, more favoured suitor: that of Captain Wentworth. The fact that these are the only two letters by men shown in their entirety in the text can be no accident. By these letters, we are able to compare the written epistles to the manners of the people who wrote them, especially if we maintain the assumption of the inherent revelatory aspect of letter writing, and the way in which the writer's manner contrasts, or does not contrast, with his style of writing."
