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The Hudson's Bay Company, 2006.
A discussion regarding the sale of a Canadian institution, the Hudson's Bay Company, to a U.S. party.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay explores the sale of the Hudson's Bay Company to US interests. The paper discusses how the sale of the Hudson's Bay Company, a Canadian institution older than the country itself, is bound to have profound implications on the marketplace, the acceleration of Canadian entities being sold off to foreign interests, as well as the company itself and its employees.
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The Hudson's Bay Company before 1850., 2002.
This research analyzes the role of the Hudson's Bay Company before 1850.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 115.95
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The company was created in 1670 to extract the furs and other resources that had been found in the Hudson Bay region. In its early years, the company represented the growth and settlement of Canada. Still, even when competition came, most notably from the North West Company, the Hudson's Bay Company rose to this competitive threat and remained after an amalgamation of the two companies to lead western development and solidify its prominent role in Canadian history.
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The Hudson's Bay Company Deal, 2006.
This paper examines why Jerry Zucker bought the Hudson's Bay Company and what this deal's impact will be.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper reviews the recent take-over of Hudson's Bay Company by American Jerry Zucker. The paper considers the recent past of the HBC (and why things have gone so disastrously wrong) as well as the stake-holders most affected by the acquisition. The paper also advances the view that the ultimate impact of Zucker's take-over is still impossible to determine with certainty, but that the change of ownership will assuredly lead to a more American-style managerial approach and to a greater emphasis upon individual employee productivity.
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The Hudson's Bay Company, 2007.
This paper explores the retail industry in Canada and the Hudson's Bay Company in particular.
2,179 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper examines the Hudson's Bay Company and what factors the Canadian retailer must bear in mind if it is to secure a niche for itself in a competitive sector. The paper explores the economic, political, social, legal and technological opportunities and threats facing the company as well as the technological factors which might come into play in determining its future success.
Outline:
Introduction
Social Environment: Opportunities and Threats
Economic Environment: Opportunities and Threats
Political Environment: Opportunities and Threats
Legal Environment: Opportunities and Threats
Technological Environment: Opportunities and Threats
Competitive Environment: Opportunities and Threats
Conclusion
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"According to the United States CIA Fact Book, only about two-thirds of Canada's population is of now of European or British Isle extraction (Central Intelligence Agency, sec.3). Further, the number of new arrivals coming to Canada who are of non-European extraction has risen steadily since the 1960s while the number of Europeans choosing to make Canada their home has dropped dramatically (Statistics Canada, graph 2). This means that Hudson's Bay Company has the opportunity to cater to a new demographic that is beginning to assert itself more and more within the nation politically, economically and culturally."
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Hudson's Bay Company's Success, 2006.
Explores the factors that allowed the Hudson's Bay Company to outlive its competitors by examining what this company had that other fur-trading operations - chiefly the Northwest Company - did not have.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines why the Hudson's Bay Company was able to survive and thrive when other fur trading companies, principally the Northwest Company, which was forced to merge with the HBC, were unable to repeat this success. The paper argues that a combination of territorial over reach by the Northwest Company and the traditional advantages of the HBC's Charter eventually proved too much for the smaller company to overcome.
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"For well over three hundred years, the Hudson's Bay Company has been (or at least was until an American entrepreneur took it over) an enduring icon within the Canadian business world. However, while the company is better known today as a retailer, it began first as a fur-trading company - one so successful that it eventually banished all other competitors."
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Hudson's Bay Company, 1991.
An analysis of the reason for the success of Pacific Northwest firm in the 19th century.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the reasons for the success of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Pacific Northwest in light of policy, objectives, implementation of programs and outcomes.
The Union of the North West and Hudson's Bay companies was based on the terms of an agreement signed by the principal representatives of each in London in March 1821. The result was an organization strengthened, in most cases, by the more efficient features of each. The legal title of the older jointstock company, the Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading in Hudson's Bay, and its charter of 1670 were continued. A royal license granted exclusive privileges of trade in all territories not already included in that charter. Administration was placed in the hands of the wintering people: a governor and..."
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Canadian Fur Trade Market, 2002.
Presents a history of the Hudson's Bay Company and The North West Company during the time period before 1850.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper provides a short history of the Hudson' Bay Company and the North West Company. In spite of an aggressive entry into the market, the North West Company was not able to sustain its initial price advantage when the Hudson's Bay Company responded to this competitive threat. The superior management and financing of the Hudson's Bay Company also contributed to its survival as the primary firm in the Canadian fur trade market after 1850.
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Aboriginal Women and Power, 2005.
A comparison of the aboriginal women of the Hudson Bay lowland Cree and the Western Canadian and Northern Plains Hidatsa.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the important contributions of women economically, domestically, and even politically to the Cree peoples of the Hudson Bay lowlands and to the Hidatsa peoples of the Western United States and Canada. The paper asks why and how these two groups of women came to assume enormous importance if not power in their respective cultures despite being largely consigned to domestic chores.
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"A Comparison of the Aboriginal Women of the Hudson Bay Lowland Cree and the Western Canadian and Northern Plains Hidatsa The aboriginal women of the Hudson Bay lowland Cree and the aboriginal women of the Northern Plains' Hidatsa share some similarities - but several differences, as well. The following paper will examine their respective social positions, their respective contributions, political influence, economic contributions and the impact they had upon their particular societies. More importantly, the succeeding paper will explore not only how, but why, the women of these two groups came to assume such enormous power in their aboriginal cultures - even if it may be said that the Cree culture was somewhat more patriarchal than its Hidatsa counterpart. In any event, as the next several pages should show, it is arguable - especially in the case of the Hidatsa - that the division of power within aboriginal society, far from marginalizing native women, gave them great power and importance."
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Guantanamo Bay and the Status of Detainees, 2006.
A review of various news articles reporting the situation of the Guantanamo Bay detainees and a history of the Guantanamo Bay crisis.
5,443 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 133.95
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This paper takes a look at the status of the Guantanamo Bay detainees as depicted in various news reports. The paper reports how, according to 'Amnesty International', many of these alleged detainees are in fact, not "enemy combatants" but ordinary people being held "in a legal black hole, many without access to any court, legal counsel or family visits". The paper takes a look at the history of the situation, and events leading up to the crisis in Guantanamo Bay.
Outline:
Introduction
History of Guantanamo Bay
The Issues
Torture and Abuse of Prisoners
Discussion
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"Although President Bush has said publicly, "the United States reaffirms its commitment to the worldwide elimination of torture... freedom from torture is an inalienable human right, and we are committed to building a world where human rights are respected and protected by the rule of law," his administration has actually fostered and encouraged it. Harold Koh (2005) suggests that after the 9/11 attack the administration had the opportunity to set up a democratic long-range plan for controlling terrorism. Instead, the administration looked for shortcuts, and torture was one of them, "a substitute for multilateral police work; the uncertainties of intelligence gathering; the expense of guarding ports, reservoirs, and transportation centers; and the financial regulation necessary to cut off the funding of terrorist groups" (p. 7)."
"Koh (2005) testified before the Senate that the torturing at Guantanamo Bay is done with government authorization. Members of the Bush administration developed a torture policy and a legal rationale for torture was created. In his message to the Senate, Koh states: "Torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment are both illegal and totally abhorrent to our values and constitutional traditions. No constitutional authority licenses the president to authorize the torture and cruel treatment of prisoners, even when he acts as commander-in-chief"(p. 8). He went on to say that mistreatment of prisoners also violates the Geneva Convention agreement, under which our own troops are protected from similar treatment. "
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Smoke Movement in High Bay Hangars, 2002.
Examines the interaction of smoke movement and detector sensitivity in high-bay hangar spaces.
9,084 words (approx. 36.3 pages), 42 sources, APA, $ 188.95
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This study develops reliable data that fire safety and security management professionals can use in the development of models for smoke detector types and placement in high-bay hangar facilities. Two research questions are investigated in this paper and hypotheses are tested in relation to each research question. The research questions investigated were as follows:
1. What effect does bay height have on smoke detector sensitivity in a high-bay hangar?
2. What effect does the use of a draft curtain have on smoke detector sensitivity in a high-bay hangar?
Each of the hypotheses is supported by the analysis of the data. The results of the research performed for this study show that, as bay height increases (all other factors remaining equal), smoke detector sensitivity decreases. The results of the research performed for this study further show that smoke detector sensitivity is higher when draft curtains are in place than when draft curtains are not in place.
Based on these findings, the paper concludes that the use of draft curtains should be mandated in all high-bay hangars. It concludes, further, that means should be found to deploy smoke detectors at levels lower than ceiling height in bays higher than 15 meters.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Purpose of the Study
Definitions of Terms
Overview of the Remainder of the Study
Review of Literature
Theoretical Framework
Waveform Analysis
Systems Theory
Related Research
Methodology
Research Design
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Findings
Results of Testing hypothesis One
Results of Testing hypothesis Two
Summary and Conclusions
Summary of the Results
Conclusions
References
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"A total of 33 full-scale fire experiments were conducted in two high-bay hangars. The two high-bay hangars were of different heights, thereby allowing the effects of height on smoke detector sensitivity to be measured and assessed. Draft curtains were used in some experiments but not in others. This approach allowed the effects of the use of draft curtains on smoke detector sensitivity to be measured and assessed. Varying fire sizes were used in the experiments."
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Technology and East Bay Municipal Utility District, 2001.
This paper discusses the growing use of technology at EBMUD (East Bay Municipal Utility District ), a publicly owned water company on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper studies technology used by water companies in general and EBMUD specifically. It gives an historical overview of the situation before EBMUD was formed as well as EBMUD's history of technology use up until today. It discusses the environmental conditions in the area and how they have been overcome with technology. It details several advances that technology has helped make such as in water supply, water treatment methods, and waste water treatment.
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"Technology plays a significant role at the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). EBMUD is a publicly owned water company that supplies water service for 1.3 million people that live on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay. It provides water and wastewater treatment for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties which include cities such as Oakland and Berkeley. (?About East Bay?). As EBMUD?s responsibilities to the public have grown, so has its use of technology from its inception to the present. "
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Michael Bay, 2006.
This paper discusses Michael Bay, as one of the most successful directors in the film industry today.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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In this article, the writer looks at Michael Bay's rise to prominence in film from his background in music video. The writer looks at the different films directed by Bay and mentions the stars who appeared in them. Further, the writer looks at Bay's professional achievements. The writer studies Bay's directive style and characteristics of the direction in his films. Throughout the paper, the writer examines various criticism and discusses the reviews of Bay's work.
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"Bay was a successful music video and commercial director when he was in his early twenties. His first feature film was 'Bad Boys', starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence produced in 1995. This action comedy showed some the characteristics that made him well-known as a video producer. It is fast paced and slick with a rapid momentum. One of the hallmarks of the shorter video direction is the terse and "hyper-edited" quality of the film; where the viewer is not given time to ponder or take in the scene at length but propelled into a never-ending sequence of actions and events. This was to be an aspect of Bay's style which was to elicit a certain amount of criticism of films like 'Armageddon'."
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The Hudson River and PCBs, 2006.
This paper analyzes the impact of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on the Hudson River.
2,545 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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The paper explains that Hudson River has been characterized as one of the country's worst cases of PCB contamination. The author points out that community residents have advanced two primary issues of concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announced plan to remediate the high concentrations of PCBs in the Hudson by dredging the material from the river: (1) the possible re-suspension of contaminants during dredging and (2) the disposition of dredged PCB-contaminated soil. The paper relates that, despite the glaring need for more research to identify better ways of remediating the affected parts of the Hudson River, the fact remains that the industries, which are primarily responsible for the problem in the first place, continue to stonewall by introducing spurious studies they have funded in an effort to delay or avoid any responsibility. The paper includes a table.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview.
Stakeholders in the Hudson River Case.
Summary and Conclusion
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"Other metals such as barium, chromium, aluminum, lead, and manganese are also being released into the Hudson from runoff and discharges points, and are sometimes found at discernible levels in ambient water quality testing in the lower Hudson. During a 14-year period in the late 20th century, researchers found that (a) lead represented 58.5 percent of violations of Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) water quality standards for the protection of human and aquatic life, (b) cadmium for 6.1 percent, and mercury for 4.7 percent, out of a total 2,123 water quality violations in the Hudson River."
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Guantanamo Bay Prisoners, 2006.
This paper discusses the issue of the rights of Guantanamo Bay prisoners versus national security and the effect on international relationships.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that over 500 detainees from countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan have been brought to the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by the U.S. government under the assumption that they are dangerous terrorists and a threat to the United States. The author points out that (1) they were brought to Cuba because it is not U.S. soil thus the military can deny them the rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution, such as due process, independent counsel and a speedy trial, and (2) they do not even have rights under the Geneva Convention since the U.S. has not declared them prisoners of war, instead labeling them "enemy combatants". The paper contends that the fallout from this situation at Guantanamo Bay has been that the world now sees the U.S. as a hypocrite following constitutional rights only when it is in the country's best interests.
Table of Contents
Constitutional Amendments of the United States of America
Introduction
Justice for All
Convenience of the "Enemy Combatants" Label
What's Going on at Guantanamo Bay?
The Abused as Abusers
International Quagmire
Crusade for National Security
The End is Near?
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"There are even conflicting reports from the same agency. The Red Cross released a report in 2002 stating that there was no torture going on at Guantanamo and then later did an about-face and condemned the treatment of those same prisoners (Cole). Some prisoners who were released talked about physical and mental torture, being isolated for months at a time, being led around with a dog collar, being attacked by dogs, having to wear women's clothing and of being subjected to the desecration of the Quran in front of them (having pages ripped out and flushed down the toilet). Many of these "tortures" have been confirmed by the US government, namely the FBI (Ardiente), with a shrug and grin, as if they are a practice so common (or relatively innocuous compared to what else they might do) that they are confused as to why anyone would be upset by them."
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Crabbing the Chesapeake Bay, 2002.
An insight into the crabbing industry and why it should be banned from Chesapeake Bay.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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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.
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