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Alpha Delta Pi, 2005.
An examination of the secret society, Alpha Delta Pi.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper analyzes the initiation ceremony for Alpha Delta Pi, (formerly the Adelphian Society of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia), which is considered a secret among all of the national members. The paper further examines the founding and structure of the first secret society for women, in an American University.
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"The initiation ceremony for Alpha Delta Pi, (formerly the Adelphian Society of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia) is considered a secret among all of the national members. What is known is that part of the ceremony consists of a dinner with the membership, and that the initiation process is completed over one full day of activities. Alpha Delta Pi further will allow some members to process through an "abbreviated" ceremony, though no pubic information exists on their ritual to date. Leslie Driggers, President of the Zeta Chi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi stated, Alpha Delta Pi's initiation consists of a beautiful ceremony that has been handed down for generations since 1851. Alpha Delta Pi was the first secret society for women ever founded at the first college chartered to grant degrees to women."
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Dissecting Pi: An Analysis of Yann Martel's "Life of Pi", 2006.
An interdisciplinary method of analyzing Yann Marter's "Life of Pi".
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper reviews Yann Martel's "Life of Pi", the historical and political influences, as well as the anthropological references to Indian practices. This paper attempts to analyze the philosophical, linguistic, and religious concepts of this book.
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"Yann Martel's 'Life of Pi' revolves around a sixteen year old Indian boy emigrating to Canada with his family on board a ship full of zoo animals which sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean but the boy is able to escape the mishap and survive for 227 days on a lifeboat accompanied by an adolescent Royal Bengal tiger he fondly calls Richard Parker. However, before the reader embarks on this journey of a tale, he is greeted by an author's note. Ordinarily, readers skip through this section of a novel, wanting more to quickly get to the juicy part of the story, after all, that is the very reason why most people read: to be entertained, to read about a story. The presence of this author's note nevertheless proves to play a significant role in the shaping of Martel's telling of the story of Pi. When Martel writes: "If we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in nothing and having worthless dreams" (XII), he broaches on the "enduring irony at the heart of all good fiction, an irony identified in the 14th century great Dante as 'bella mensonge,' the beautiful lie" (Park). The writer is tasked with saving not only himself but everyone who reads him from believing in nothing as well as having worthless dreams. How does the writer do this? He creates a nothing, a dream, a story - which is the opposite of the crude reality we ought not to sacrifice our imagination on. The writer, in making this story, attains the beautiful lie and opens us to have "belief within our disbelief" and to replace our worthless dreams with "something of enduring value, something we recognize as possessing a kind of truth" (Park)."
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Yann Martel?s ?Life of Pi?, 2004.
This paper is a review of Yann Martel?s novel, ? Life of Pi?, which is about Pi Patel, from India, who survives 227 days at sea.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, by using symbolism and a deft amount of humor, Martel weaves a grand yarn that serves as a modern, more magical version of Noah?s ark. The author points out that, through the interwoven themes of freedom and survival, floats the awe-inspiring heroism of Pi, who, through his ordeal, discovers a deep sense of truth. The paper relates that ?Life of Pi? is a symbolic text that explores the meaning of life through the triple meaning of Piscine?s name: pool, pi, and pissing, the territorial marker, which would save the boy?s life.
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"Piscine, French for ?pool,? was so named in honor of his father?s closest friend, a champion swimmer. The French connection subtly links Pi to Pondicherry, a former French colony in India, and with the French chef. Pool, however, has a more direct relationship with the plot of the novel. Pi himself did not become a champion swimmer, but once the Tsimtsum capsizes, Pi?s pool becomes the entire Pacific Ocean. Within its waters, Pi finds sustenance and fear, ironic suffocation within its endless depths. Although a sworn vegetarian, Pi has to fish for food to survive: his giant pool provides him and his tiger companion with everything from turtles to flying fish to feed on. However, the pool?s water is unfit to drink, its salt destructive to his entire body."
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Alpha Company, 2006.
A look at the process of internationalisation of the confectionery makers Alpha Company.
1,573 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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With globalization of so many industries in order to compete, it is time for Alpha Company to draw up some specific plans to move out of the British orbit and use the locations, the manufacturing plants and distribution advantages to grow. This paper outlines the optimum international policies for Alpha company to follow in order to compete successfully and profitably. The strategies include: Creating consumer demand outside Britain, utilizing the quality and experience of confectionery-making, building brand awareness, setting Alpha products apart from domestic competition and hiring experienced international marketing experts to hasten globalization.
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"In order to create international presence and build the business, we need to look beyond retail outlets. We need to examine the most important new retailing activity, namely, "e-commerce". This means shopping and purchasing goods on the internet. The user of personal computers is growing world-wide, and Alpha company's products need to be fully represented. We can ship products from convenient distribution centers that we have established, and will establish in key centers, well beyond our current locations in South Africa, Australia, and the Netherlands. It will mean increasing the manufacturing capacity in our United States location. And, while one may think that expansion is costly, for internet commerce it will be most cost effective."
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Delta Airlines Strategic Analysis, 2005.
An analysis of Delta Air Lines and its international strategic alliances.
2,121 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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Today, Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an air carrier that provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo throughout the United States and around the world. To identify Delta's overall domestic and global strategies to maintain and increase its market share, this paper provides a brief company profile for Delta and a current problem that has adversely affected the company's performance, followed by an assessment of a potential solution for the company's predicament today and in the future. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"As early as mid-1999, though, Delta was already targeting foreign airlines for strategic alliances. For instance, in an article entitled, "Air France to Set up Alliance with U.S. Delta Airlines," it was reported that France's national carrier Air France announced intentions to establish a strategic partnership with the U.S. Delta Airlines pursuant to both airlines' intentions to expand into a global marketplace by establishing alliances with other air companies. This move also involved Delta disengaging itself from its relationship with Swissair, Sabena and Austrian Airlines -- a move that was not without controversy."
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Delta Airlines, 2004.
Review of Delta Airlines?s financial and marketing goals and objectives.
811 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines Delta Airlines's financial and marketing goals and notes how the financial objectives are closely linked to the marketing goals. The paper looks at how Delta focuses on the needs and wants of its customers, as well as how it has been financially affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks. The paper also discusses the areas that Delta intends to target for marketing purposes and where it faces the greatest competition.
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"The company?s financial objectives and goals are closely linked to its marketing plan. Vicki Escarra, Chief Marketing Officer of Delta Airlines says that the company?s singular dedication to the needs and wants of consumers has allowed Delta to survive and thrive in the most difficult market environments (Morris, 2002). One event that shook Delta and the rest of the airlines was the terrorist activities of September 11th. Increased expenses due to security training, cockpit door reinforcement, and insurance costs dramatically altered the airline?s fixed overhead costs."
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"Life of Pi", 2007.
An analysis of the expression of the main themes in "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the book "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. The paper discusses the main themes in the book and discusses how these themes are expressed through Martel's writing. It discusses the themes of positive thinking with the process of mental control, popular religion and how the "Life of Pi" fulfills the characteristics of popular religiousness and the theme of privatization.
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"Lastly, I want to discuss another important theme seen in the Life of Pi. Privatization as described by Thomas Luckman in the Lippy text may be what is meant by popular religion. The two, private religion and popular religion seem to inter-link. Society today is bombarded with many different belief systems, which all claim to deliver human life with true meaning. Pi like society has this religious imagination that needs a myth or a story in order to become self-fulfilled. This may be what is popular today, needing to believe in something. Privatization is individuals choosing and picking among a mixed pot of different beliefs from different religions and creating a meaningful system that works for that individual. In other words privatization is making your own private religion that has beliefs based on other systems. Pi demonstrates privatization by choosing to be not only one religion but three. Pi discovers that he wants to practice Christianity, Islamic, and Hinduism. Since he is almost forced to choose one, Pi comes to the conclusion that each practice has something in common, they all love God. So he becomes all of them because he finds interesting beliefs and practices within each one. This is perfect proof of privatization."
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Delta Airlines, 2005.
This paper looks at Delta Airlines and how they use Information Technology to improve their service.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper analyzes the use of Information Technology by Delta Airlines today, noting that the airline industry has developed a number of uses for IT, uses that help increase efficiency, reduce costs and produce a better operation. The paper illustrates how Delta Airlines is one of the leading U.S. airlines today and has made good use of IT to increase customer service in a number of areas.
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"Information Technology (IT) serves the needs of most businesses today in some degree, even if it only involves the use of a computer to keep records. The airline industry is no exception and has developed a number of uses for IT, uses that help increase efficiency, reduce costs and produce a better operation. Delta Airlines is one of the leading U.S. airlines today and has made good use of IT to increase customer service in a number of areas. Delta has been a major airline for many years. Before deregulation in the 1970s, many had speculated as to how it would affect the structure of the airline industry and the prevailing view was that deregulation would lead to a substantial consolidation of the industry, leaving some four to six large systems, each centered around one of the major pre-deregulation trunks."
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The Alpha Company, 2006.
A strategic business plan for the Alpha Company.
1,418 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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In this paper the author, an employee himself at the Alpha Company highlights the trends surrounding the success of the Alpha Company and how it can improve in the future. He examines how the company has succeeded in certain areas and also where its weaknesses are and how they can be addressed. The paper concludes with the author's recommendations of how to increase market share through good strategic management and highlights where the focuses should be. Executive Summary The Planning Process Strategic Planning Initial Expansion Projects Recommendations Conclusions
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"In the Alpha Company's case, these shows, quite clearly, that while we are considered large within our home nation - the UK - after over fifty years of operation we have only been able to penetrate to a 20% Market-share worldwide despite all the expansions, acquisitions and movements into other nations. The reasons for this lack of progress are myriad in scope but can be traced backward over time to the period when we were a tightly held private company."
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Benefits and Uses of Alpha Lipoic Acid, 2003.
A complete dissertation and original analysis of alpha lipoic acid and its impact on the aging process.
12,078 words (approx. 48.3 pages), 48 sources, MLA, $ 233.95
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This paper examines the efficacy of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) in helping the elderly overcome the deleterious effects of the aging process in terms of its impact on cognitive and physical functions, as well as their ability to remain in their own homes as long as possible in an independent living arrangement. The findings of the research are followed by a summary and recommendations in the conclusion.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Background and Overview
Physical and Cognitive Problems Associated with the Aging Process Gender and Racial Factors in Aging
Components of a Successful Aging Process
Impact of Aging Process on Caregiver and Family
Efficacy of Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Resolving Age-Related Problems
Chapter 3: Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Table 1. Summary of Identified Benefits of Current Anti-Dementia Pharmacological Approaches.
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Bibliography
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"World-wide figures on aging reveal the increasing size of the global older population (Kinsella & Velkoff, 2001). The elderly, who are generally defined as over the age of 65 years, number approximately 420 million today and will exceed one billion world-wide by the year 2030. In virtually every country in the world, the elderly population is growing faster than the overall population (United Nations, 2000). This phenomenon is occurring in both developed and non-developed countries (Gort, 1988; Kinsella & Velkoff, 2001; United Nations, 2000). In terms of absolute numbers the United States, together with China, the former Soviet Union, and India, will have over half of the world's elderly population in the 21st century (Kinsella & Velkoff, 2001; United Nations, 2000). In fact, by 2025, it has been estimated that there will be over one billion older people worldwide. Social gerontologists and geropsychologists have also identified significant changes in the social contract and how the effects of globalization are increasingly impacting the elderly in America."
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Delta Airlines Management, 2002.
A look at the problems facing Delta Airlines management and suggested proposals for improvement.
2,807 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper reviews, addresses, and contests the current environment, while providing guidance to Delta Airline managers on formulating a marketing strategy. It provides a SWOT analysis and, thereafter, presents the marketing strategy as laid out to improve the company's performance.
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"Transformation is continuous in the corporate travel industry. Lately, the speed of transformation, as well as its depth, has accelerated, and the corporate travel industry has seen spectacular changes. One of the major players in the corporate travel industry, the airlines, has been purposeful in acknowledging these transformations (Department of State, 2000). Paradoxically, a lot of these transformations took place when the airlines altered the traditional ways of doing business devoid of warning. The consequence of these constant transformations, the worth of the deep-rooted partnership amid corporations and airlines has reduced, as a result the profits have also come tumbling down. Airlines need to focus on their marketing strategy to augment their profits."
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"Delta Autumn", 2002.
Examining the issue of racism and nature in the short story "Delta Autumn" by William Faulkner.
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This paper explores the topic of southern racism through the eyes of a septuagenarian white man from Mississippi. "Delta Autumn" is one of the short stories in Faulkner?s ?Go Down Moses? collection, which explores the relationship between black and white cultures in Mississippi. The paper shows how the book deals with the sensitive and complex issues of romantic relationships between black and white men and women in a very racist period and region.
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"Alfred Kazin says of this piece, ?The whole book recounts in the most passionate detail life as phenomenon, a descent into breakdown. In the end we are saved and exhilarated by Faulkner's reconstituting all this in the speed and heat of his art.? It is set in the Mississippi of the early 1940's, long before civil rights initiatives were to prevail in the state due to federal party. Our first impression of blacks in the story is of a couple of ?steppin-fetchit? servants that accompany the four whites on the hunting trip in order to make them food and brew them coffee."
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"Pi", 2004.
Examines the successful movie, "Pi", directed by Darren Aronofsky.
1,617 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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Although created as an independent film with less than sixty thousand dollars in the budget, "Pi" exceeded all expectations and even took home the Director's Award from the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. This paper shows that its insightful, intricate plot and unique style make it an excellent movie, and Darren Aronofsky, the director, did an amazing job in bringing his own story to life. The paper examines kabbalistic undertones in the movie and how Aronofsky applied his own experiences to directing this film.
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"One might not naturally think of the stock market as part of nature, but Aronofsky also does an excellent job helping to show us how the stock market can in fact be seen as its own living, changing, complex natural pattern of numbers. He tries to demonstrate this by showing us a living ant, one part of a complex colony of many other ants, on the side of a stock ticker as the numbers scroll by quickly to the left in plain sight for Max Choen to read. It is partly these intricately detailed cues Aronofsky uses to help bring us to understand his point of view. Whether or not his Harvard University education helped him to understand the mathematics needed to write and direct the script (Aronofsky also co-authored the movie script with one of his Harvard amigos), it?s apparent that he?s able to convey these thoughtful insights for the more intellectual viewer to ponder throughout the film."
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Delta Airlines, 2002.
A review of the IT department of Delta Airlines.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper answers various questions regarding Delta Airlines and its new IT business model.
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