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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 2000.
An analysis of its history, finances, industry position, competition, buyers & suppliers, strengths and weaknesses and recommended strategy.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, $ 87.95
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One of the most recognized names in the entertainment industry, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, has been a publicly owned company for only a few years. This company (MGM) has faced considerable challenges in its long history, and in the time since it was taken public in 1997, the stock price has fluctuated wildly.
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"Introduction
This research examines the company's current position in the industry as well as its internal strengths and weaknesses, and considers the strategy most appropriate for the company to meet the opportunities and threats it currently faces.
History of the Company
MGM was originally established in 1924 and acquired United Artists (formed by Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin, among others in 1919) in 1981. Since the early 1980s to the present time, there have been..."
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The Company MGM, 2002.
This paper discusses the film production company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
2,781 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper examines the company's current position in the industry as well as its internal strengths and weaknesses, and considers the strategy most appropriate for the company to meet the opportunities and threats it currently faces.
Table of Contents:
History of the Company
Porter's Five Forces
SWOT Analysis
Available Strategies
Recommendation
Conclusion
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"MGM was originally established in 1924 and acquired United Artists (formed by Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin, among others in 1919) in 1981. Since the early 1980s to the present time, there have been numerous transactions regarding the ownership of the company. Tracinda Company (which is owned by Kirk Kerkorian) formed an alliance with Seven Network Limited (a major Australian television company) and senior MGM executives; the alliance acquired all outstanding capital stock of MGM and its subsidiaries in 1996 for $1.3 billion. The company acquired all outstanding capital stock of Orion Pictures in 1997 in a cash and stock combination deal ($573 million and 15 million common shares of MGM stock). In November 1997, the company underwent a recapitalization which resulted in the initial public offering of nine million MGM shares and the sale of 3.978 million shares to Tracinda ("Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer," 1999, n.p.)."
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The Metro-Sexual Male, 2007.
This paper discusses the contemporary masculine image called the metro-sexual male as demonstrated by soccer super-star David Beckham.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 140.95
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This paper explains that roughness and ruggedness, once the trademarks of masculinity, are being replaced by the image of the metro-sexual male whose masculinity is a function of appearance and style. The author points out that this new masculinity is believed to be caused by (1) the shift created by the women's movement, which brought men and women on equal footing, (2) simple economics with men needing to be well-groomed to be more competitive in a tightening job market and (3) the proliferation of media and the changing face of consumerism. The paper discusses in detail the ascent of soccer (football) star David Beckham, who came into public consciousness precisely when the world was changing its perception of heroes and idols, thus extending his fame far beyond sports to become the ultimate personification of the metro-sexual male.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Rise of the New Males
Celebrities as Icons of Masculinity
Sports Stars as Models of Masculinity
David Beckham: The True Metro-Sexual
Conclusion
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"Part of the ideals of the metrosexual is an element of confusion on the subject of sexuality. This is evident in the print ads that celebrate this new male image, which combines many of the traditional traits of femininity and masculinity that makes man a study in contradictions. An example is the Versace ad that appeared in the November 2004 issue of GQ, depicting three men. Two of the men are leaning toward the camera, while the third man is sitting and leaning on the man ... However, their looks and position hint some homosexuality in the proportion, despite which they seem very comfortable with each other."
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The St. Petersburg Metro, 2007.
This paper looks at the St. Petersburg metro system to illustrate the importance and long-term viability of underground railway systems within metropolitan areas.
1,265 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper examines the St. Petersburg metro system that is used extensively as people's primary means of travel throughout the city. The paper discusses how the St. Petersburg Metro exemplifies the importance of rail travel within a metropolitan area. The paper focuses on an article by Irina Titova titled "City Subway Meets only Half Demand" that further demonstrates the necessity of the St. Petersburg Metro in moving people around the city.
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"Rail travel is of incredible importance in today's world. Around for 200 years, recent 20th century develops have contributed to this importance as in numerous metropolitan areas throughout the world, travel on high speed railways are critical to functioning. Contributing greatly to urbanization and increased growth of existing metropolitan areas, urban metro or subway systems are preferable means of transportation. Recognized for their convenience, energy efficiency, safety, and low cost (even self sustaining financially at times), railways within metropolitan cities will continue to be of great importance to transporting people (Japan Fact Sheet)."
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Samuel Goldwyn, 2002.
A discussion of Samuel Goldwyn and his work as an American filmmaker.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The writer traces the life and history of Samuel Goldwyn from his poor childhood in Europe to one of the greatest filmmakers of Hollywood. He details Goldwyn's successful career, his relationships with actors and writers and his amazing contribution to America's film industry.
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"Many of the finest writers in tinsel town also worked with Goldwyn on many of his films, including Sinclair Lewis, Ben Hecht, Lillian Hellman and Sidney Kingsley. At one time, his first studio, Paramount, advertised, ?The greatest living authors are now working with Paramount? (Jacobs 326). Later, Goldwyn complained bitterly about the high salaries these writers were commanding, and urged Hollywood to stop overpaying actors and writers (Jacobs 427). As his legend in the business grew, he became as well known for his bad temper and alienating his actors, as well as producing some of the finest films in Hollywood."
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"In a Station of the Metro", 2002.
An analysis of the poem, "In a Station of the Metro", by Ezra Pound.
787 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper briefly discusses Pound's use of symbolism and imagery in the poem. It looks at the beauty that the poet sees in a Paris metro station.
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"Often, one gets lost in the monotony of every day life. Almost like robots, man falls into a pattern of doing the same things every day, from going to school or work, to coming home, to eating dinner. Instead of living lives, man lives routines. Rarely does one stop to notice, appreciate, or think about the beauty in simple things. ?In a Station of the Metro,? by Ezra Pound, expresses the speaker?s sudden realization of the beauty he sees at a subway station in Paris. He watches as people get on and off trains and hurry to their destinations. In the two lines of the Imagist poem, Pound compares these people to something eerily beautiful and delicate??petals on a wet, black bough? (2). Ezra Pound uses succinct diction and symbolism in ?In a Station of the Metro? to convey an allegorical meaning related to rare, overlooked beauty in every day life."
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Metro Credit Union, 2006.
An analysis of Metro Credit Union's (MCU) marketing strategy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This document discusses the marketing strategy of Metro Credit Union (MCU) and its options, focusing on issues such as branding, brand identity and positioning in a competitive environment. MCU is concerned about which market segments to pursue and how to pursue the one it targets. The paper concludes that MCU should pursue a technologically savvy and able online brand identity.
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Southern California - Metro Rail or Blue Line?, 1990.
Examines the viability and cost-effectiveness of the the Metro Rail or Blue Line in Southern California.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 31.95
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"The new means of effective rapid transit in Southern California is the fixed rail system of the Metro Rail or Blue Line, and now that the system is open it is possible to assess the viability of the system, how well it is being accepted by commuters, and whether it can be considered a success or a fiscal disaster. There is evidence that the system could prove to be a fiscal drain on the taxpayer. The Blue Line has only been in operation for a short time and yet has experienced a number of major accidents with vehicles and pedestrians which may involve public liability. In addition, ridership is not proving to be as high as desired, and among the reasons for this in the case of some of the rail lines is the fact that it is more expensive to ride the train than it is to drive a car over the same route."
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Metro Rail / Blue Line, 1995.
The paper's essential questions: is the Metro Rail / Blue Line system worth what it is costing? Will the returns be sufficient to justify the expense and defray the costs?
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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"INTRODUCTION
The Metro Rail/Blue Line is beginning operation in Los Angeles County after many years of planning, argument, analysis, and concern as well as growing public expectation. Now that the system is in operation, the public may be forgiven for wondering if it will prove to be a fiscal disaster. This was always held out by opponents as a possibility based on the idea that the system was costing too much and would not provide the service needed, or at least a level of service that would justify the costs. Another concern is now clear--the system may prove to be a fiscal drain because of lawsuits and related action for the many accidents that may take place on the system. The subway portion of the system has been the most costly, the most problem-plagued, and the most disruptive to businesses and residents of ..."
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Landfill Methods and Techniques: New York Metro Experience, 2002.
A definition and examination of landfill methods in the N.Y. area and the potential problems with these methods.
5,321 words (approx. 21.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 131.95
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This report examines landfill methods and techniques in the New York metropolitan Area, offering a comparison of landfill techniques in the area, an assessment of the chemical makeup of the most common wastes and the presence of heavy metals, their uses and dangers, and the issues related to cakes and pellets. An annotated bibliography of the most critical sources used in the report (along with unannotated sources of a less critical nature) are included.
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"Cities and counties are often confronted with a major problem when it comes to dealing with their solid waste. On the one hand, they are feeling pressure to reduce the volume of waste going to landfills; on the other, building and operating landfills is an expensive proposition these days (American City and County, 1, p. 40). Waste managers are confronted with these conflicting pressures as well as a functional environment in which increasing regulation coupled with financial pressure to make waste management an increasingly difficult, complex, and even tension-laden task.
Nowhere in the United States is this set of problems more difficult than in the New York Metropolitan area. Peter L. Grogan (p. 75) recently reported that the City faces a serious waste disposal problem; it is expected that the major landfill which has served the area for many decades, the Fresh Kills landfill, will be closed soon, and no suitable land for new landfills in the area has been identified. Recycling to reduce landfill-bound wastes has been attempted, but few positive results have as yet been reported. Consequently, the New York City Metropolitan area faces significant challenges now and in the future in this regard."
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In a Station of the Metro, 2002.
A discussion of this two line poem by Ezra Pound.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines this short poem for its imagery and directness. Each word of the poem is analyzed for its meaning and why it was specifically chosen. A brief background of the poet is also provided.
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"Mike Meyer says that "images give us the physical world to experience in our imaginations. Some poems...do just that; they make no comment about what they describe." This definition of images fits perfectly the images found in Ezra Pound's poem "IN A STATION OF THE METRO." The concise two line poem also is an example of Pound at work fulfilling his own dictum for what the ideal Imagist poem should be. In the February 15, 1912 issue of The New Age, Pound said:
We must have a simplicity of utterance, which is different from the simplicity and directness of daily speech . . .This difference, this dignity, cannot be conferred by florid adjectives or elaborate hyperbole; it must be conveyed by art and by the art of the verse structure, by something which exalts the reader, making him feel that he is in contact with something arranged more finely than the commonplace. (Nuwer)
"Just months later, in April, 1913, he published his famous haiku in Harriet Monroe's Poetry."
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Metro Rail/Blue Line, 1993.
A background of the L.A. rapid transit including accidents and liability, costs and ridership.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"The Metro Rail/Blue Line is beginning operation in Los Angeles County after many years of planning, argument, analysis, and concern as well as growing public expectation. Now that the system is in operation, the public may be forgiven for wondering if it will prove to be a fiscal disaster. This was always held out by opponents as a possibility based on the idea that the system was costing too much and would not provide the service needed or the service that would justify the costs. Another concern is now clear--the system may prove to be a fiscal drain because of lawsuits and related action for the many accidents that may take place on the system. The Blue Line has had several accidents since it started running between downtown Los Angeles and downtown Long Beach. The Metrolink train in the San Fernando Valley crashed into a street maintenance truck and killed the..."
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"All on Fire", 2002.
This paper reviews the book of "All on Fire: William Lloyd Garrison and the Abolition of Slavery" by Henry Mayer.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper critically analyzes "All on Fire: William Lloyd Garrison and the Abolition of Slavery" by Henry Mayer. It shows how Mayer portrays Garrison as an" inspirational leader." The reviewer uses the work of Roger Hammel to strengthen the arguments of Mayer. Furthermore the reviewer gives a personal opinion on the book as part of the conclusion.
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"After reading the book, it is evident that the author Henry Mayer thinks of Garrison as an ?inspirational leader? rather than an ?isolated freak? and thought of his newspaper, Liberator, as ?a rightful character of the story? than as a mere source for the emancipation-of-slavery movement (Mayer, 1998, preface). Mayer presents his positive views regarding Garrison?s moral values and strong sense of justice in Martin Luther King Jr. words: ?the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice.? (Mayer, 1998, preface)
Mayer thought of Garrison as an ?inspirational leader? as he mentions that it was because of Garrison?s faith in the power of word and relentless effort to be heard that people from dissimilar groups came together to raise their voices against slavery. Fredrick Douglas statement provides an evidence of the Mayer?s opinion of Garrison?s work as a source of immense inspiration to all blacks, either free or chained in slavery ?The paper became my meat and drink. My soul was set all on fire. Its sympathy for my brethren in bonds--its scathing denunciations of slaveholders--its faithful exposures of slavery--and its powerful attacks upon the upholders of the institution--sent a thrill of joy through my soul, such as I had never felt before!? (Abolitionism, 2002)"
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The Federal Reserve.
This paper reviews Martin Mayer's book, ?The Fed: The Inside Story of How the World's Most Powerful Financial Institution Drives the Market?, arguing that the Fed's influence on the economy is largely indirect.
3,300 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper explains that Mayer chronicles the history of the Federal Reserve, from its charter in 1913, through the events of the Great Depression, intervening decades of boom and bust, to today's role of market overseer; however, despite the higher than ever profile of the Fed, Mayer makes the point that much of this power is illusory. The author points out that the idea of the central bank as a significant regulator of the economy had its ascendancy in the middle of the 20th century, not only in the United States, but also around the world. The paper comments that, in this era of omnipresent media and twenty-four hour business television, it is Alan Greenspan who has become the face of the Federal Reserve for most of us.
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"Mayer begins his examination of the Federal Reserve with these events of October, 1998, when the economy was threatened by a worldwide liquidity crisis. Bankers and finance ministers converged on Washington for a meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. On the table was the issue of the Asian financial crisis and its impact on certain nations' ability to service their debt. Highly leveraged hedge funds were in danger of collapsing due to their high debt levels. Bankers at the Washington meeting were encouraged to increase lending rates to stave off a serious market downturn."
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Toronto's Native Population: Dispersion Equals Invisibility, 2002.
A sociological study of an urban aboriginal population in metro-Toronto.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is a research proposal that describes the demographic analysis of an urban aboriginal population in metro-Toronto. This proposal refers to previous census reports and outlines social contexts of homelessness and racism as important aspects for determining the exploratory method (not quantitative) of analysis required for conducting this study.
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