Abstract This paper describes the localmitigationstrategy set up in St. Lucie County 1998 after the devastation to the area from hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. The paper discusses the three entities that work together to address issues that adversely affect the citizens of the area and provide methods that ensure that the least amount of "impact" is realized following a "man-made or natural hazard". The author concludes that the communication plans for public policy programs follow one specific format in general, the creation of a central authority that oversees the program and that considers the needs of all stakeholders.
Outline:
LocalMitigationStrategy for St. Lucie County
Wage Labor Policy
Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Head Start in Nevada
Evaluate the Roles of Elected and Appointed Officials
Evaluate How Competing Interests Were Balanced and Tradeoffs Made
Conclusion
From the Paper "St. Lucie County developed a local mitigation strategy in 1998 after the devastation to the area from hurricanes Jeanne and Frances ("Local", n.d., para. 1). The local mitigation strategy is comprised of "three municipalities within the County, the local business community, and non-profit organizations" ("Local", n.d., para. 1). These entities work together to address issues that adversely affect the citizenry of the area and provide methods that ensure that the least amount of "impact" is realized following a "manmade or natural hazard" ("Local", n.d., para. 2).
"The local mitigation strategy calls for a steering committee that works to alleviate concerns that have previously been felt by the community in other situations. The committee develops a list of issues that have priority for the community and that are the first to receive federal funding, should a hazard occur. The communications between the three primary groups that oversee the needs of the community stakeholders are then addressed through the existence of the steering committee, which acts on their behalf in situations related to community concern."
Abstract This paper examines the protagonist in Jamaica Kincaid's "Lucy", especially the way her anger affects her relationships with the people who love her. The author points out that these relationships are hindered both by Lucy's uncertainty of what she wants and by the anger that constantly seems to be bubbling under the surface. The paper discusses the relationships between Lucy and her mother, Lucy and Mariah, and Lucy and Peggy.
From the Paper "When Lucy comes to the United States, her life takes a dramatic turn. All of the things that she once understood and had taken for granted have changed. On the morning of her first day in the United States, that point is illustrated quite clearly for her. The simple assumption that the shining sun equals warmth no longer has any validity. She is forced to acknowledge that she no longer lives in a tropical zone. This realization comes upon her: like a flow of water dividing formerly dry and solid ground, creating two banks, one of which was my past--as familiar and predictable that even my unhappiness then made me happy now just to think of it--the other my future, a gray black and overcast seascape on which rain was falling and no boats were in sight."
Abstract This paper details the story of a woman whose life revolved around love, art and passion. The heroine's ideas about love are a little extreme and the author portrays her vision of idealized romantic love. This paper includes several excerpts from the book that describe Lucy's ideas about love. Finally, the author concludes that the love that Lucy yearns for cannot survive in the mere world.
From the Paper "In the character of Lucy Gayheart, in the novel of the same name, Willa Cather embodies a vision of idealized romantic Love. This is such a vast Love that it requires a capital L. For Lucy, Love is intense, yearning, painful and tragic. It offers escape, freedom, elevation, fire, passion and pain. Love and Art (or music as art) and fiery passion are intimately intertwined in Lucy's vision. In fact they become identified as one, and for Lucy Gayheart these three are the essence of Life. Without this expanded Love, Lucy cannot have Life. In the absence of this Love, Lucy dies. In the character of Lucy Gayheart, Willa Cather unites Love and Life and Art and Passion into one all encompassing concept of romantic liberation from the mundane."
Abstract This paper presents a task and risk management plan for a new talent management software system in the HR department. It includes an abstract, the tasks and milestones required, five specific project risks with their impact on the project and mitigationstrategies, the project management plan, key learning points, and a conclusion.
From the Paper "The task and Risk Management Plan addresses first of all an identification of the tasks and milestones involved in the talent management system project followed by an analysis of the project risks along with an assessment ..."
Abstract This paper considers many strategies, techniques, philosophies for winning local elections given a three-month election cycle, and how these strategies provide insights into how they may be adapted to other locations. It looks at the use of radio, television and the Internet and the Democratic process in theory and practice.
From the Paper "Democracy begins at the local level although it is often most associated with national elections. Local officials however, including mayors have a direct impact on the daily lives of the citizens in their region. In ..."
Tags: elections, local, campaigns, campaign strategy, radio, Internet, television
Abstract This paper discusses St. Augustine's sin of stealing the pears and what made him do so. It details the commentary on this, what was going through St. Augustine's head, and what were the consequences of his act. It describes how St. Augustine became one of the greatest doctors of the Catholic Church and details his great achievements despite this incident.
From the Paper "St. Augustine's account of his stealing the pears is a starkly honest confrontation of his ? and man's ? wretchedness without God. He freely admits that stealing is against God's law, which is inherently etched in the heart of man, a law which not even sin can erase. Nonetheless, man steals -- and Augustine stole those pears, not out of want for something to eat or any other need for them, nor for the desire to own the fruits because of their exceptional quality, such as color or taste. Augustine writes that he stole simply because he "lusted to thieve" (p 4 par 4). He revealed that the act came out of being habituated to sin, ?a pampered ness of iniquity.? (p 4 par 4), which inclined him to no other pattern of acts but the wrong ones. He said it exactly and clearly but in repentance, that it was out of a joy for the evil that he sinned by stealing: ?It was foul, and I loved it.? (p 5 par 1). It was doing something wrong for the preference and enjoyment of evil."
Abstract This paper examines St. Augustine's criticism of his study of classical learning. The author points out st. Augustine's disdain of classical studies because they fed his vanity, pride and ambition.
From the Paper "In Book I of the "Confessions", St. Augustine sharply criticizes his experience with what is today called classical learning. He confesses that he is not overfond of Homer but that he did enjoy Virgil. He is also fully conversant with the Roman playwrights citing ..."
Abstract The writer presents a general overview of St. John's Wort. The writer looks at the effectiveness of the use of this herbal supplement. The paper studies the dosage and side effects of using St. John's Wort. In this article, the writer discusses the use of herbal supplements. The writer points to research indicating that the use of St. John's Wort in order to fight depression has not been validated.
From the Paper "One of every three American adults regularly uses herbal supplements including both St. John's Wort and saw palmetto, the two most popular supplements in use today. St. John's Wort, just a few short years ago, was little more than an obscure weed growing wild in North America. Today, as Schardt has commented, St. John's Wort is one of the most common and popular 'feel-good' herbal supplements. Millions of people take it as a natural way of fighting depression. However as this brief ... "
Abstract This paper describes the history and significance St. Mark's Basilica. This church is a major architectural and historical "anchor" of Venice, Italy. It details the church's unique architecture, and gives an historical account of how it was built and by whom. It provides an in-depth description of the church, interior and exterior, and also provides excerpts from stories and myths concerning the church.
From the Paper "It's a given fact that countless great cathedrals, monasteries, and other holy places have been built over the ages as a testament to man's devotion to God. In point of even more practical fact, that devotion was often tempered and blended with a generous portion of servitude to one's feudal lord as well, with the unspoken incentive that one got to keep one's property, position, or even one's life if one gave good service . . . and if one did not, well, things may not go as well as one would hope! But St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, may well have an additional distinction of its own?not only as a sign of devotion to God, but as an edifice that stands uniquely in itself as a visual means of atonement for sin, an effort at retribution for what might well be termed a "divine crime " . . ."
Tags:St., Mark's, Basilica, cathedrals, monasteries, holy, God, Venice, Italy, church
Abstract St. Augustine had a huge impact on teachings today and and also is a major historical figure who contributed to our society and the history of communication in a huge way. The paper takes you beyond a bibliography and explores/summarizes his teachings. It also brings those teachings into a modern light in how they can be applied today.
From the Paper "Augustine was born in Tagaste in 354 BC and died almost seventy-six years later in Hippo Regius" (O?Donnell 1). He was the product of "a religiously mixed marriage" as his father, Patricius, was a pagan and his mother, Monica, a Christian (Hackstaff xvi). Their family background was not of high culture, but Augustine went on to gain stature through education, when he attended the excellent school Madaura (Chadwick 1). At the age of 19, Augustine journeyed to Carthage where he had a mistress who bore him a son, Adeodats. That same year, Augustine became hooked on philosophy as he read Cicero's Hortensius, the event that was his "immediate catalyst for transformation" into the famous philosopher he eventually became (Chadwick 2). Once Augustine began to form his own beliefs, he associated himself with opponents of Catholicism in North Africa: Manichaeism, the sect of Mani (Hackstaff xvi). Originally, he found that Manichaeism provided a plausible solution to a difficulty that Augustine could not seem to solve with Orthodox Christianity: the problem of evil. The Manichaeans attempted to deal with evil on its own terms which, put very briefly is: if evil exists, and if God is the cause of all existing things, then God is the cause of evil (Hackstaff xvi). Later on, having set Catholicism aside and having found no satisfaction in the religion of Mani, Augustine came to wonder whether there was any truth available for human knowledge (Hackstaff xxiii). Augustine moved to Milan in 384 BC where he came in contact with Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan. "Two years later, profoundly influenced by the eloquence, reasonableness, and conviction of the Bishop, Augustine again became a catechumen in the Catholic Church, and in 387 BC received baptism at his hands. Augustine fully embraced the Christian belief that all things are good, just because they exist, and held this belief and all other Christian teachings for the rest of his life" (Hackstaff xxiv). "
Abstract This paper states that St. John's Wort is effective in the treatment of severe depression. The paper assesses its effectiveness when correlated with the effects of a placebo. It cites numerous sources in a literature review format such that studies are scrutinized with the suggestion that sources be judged based on their authors and placement.
Abstract This paper discusses the major purpose of St. Paul's "Letters to the Romans," a chapter in the Christian Bible. These letters served to introduce ideas behind Christianity such as the faithfulness of God and salvation to the masses. The author also explains that Paul's concerns about the Romans as inspired him to write these letters.
From the Paper "St. Paul's letters to the Romans had many purposes the main one however, was the uniting of the church and the exhortation to the Gentile Christians to be more accepting of their Jewish brothers and sisters in Christ since the church was at that time comprised of mainly Gentile Christians. Paul knew that a church characterized by harmony would bring glory and honor to God however, Paul had other reasons as well for writing the letters to the Romans."
Abstract The paper is really three smaller papers divided by topic. The first of the three exhaustively examines four types of budgets and considers the difficulties that each one presents to various stakeholders. The second paper looks at a local non-profit organization and reviews its structure. Finally, the last paper devises a "project narrative" for a project the organization should have pursued years ago.
From the Paper "Paper One: Four Budgeting Strategies. Budgeting for small organizations - especially organizations which are expressly designed to serve a social good rather than to serve as money-making vehicles - is no easy task. According to our lecture notes, there are four general budgeting strategies which can be utilized by an organization intent on keeping costs at a manageable level while still achieving broad organizational goals. Suffice it to say, each of these strategies is intended for different circumstances and should not be viewed otherwise. In any case, the following paper will briefly outline when each of these strategies is most appropriate and will also discuss the issues that each of the four budgetary strategies will spark among staff members, executive decision-makers and members of the public."
Abstract The paper argues that local food systems have a net positive impact upon our communities in how these systems support local economies, social structures and community values. The paper explains how local food systems play a critical role in fostering the identity of communities in ways that globalized food production and distribution networks simply cannot imitate. The paper therefore demonstrates how global food systems effectively threaten not only local foods systems but also the cultures that are deeply intertwined with those systems.
From the Paper "Few people would challenge, or even be surprised at, the assertion that humans often define their food systems in terms of locality and culture. Indeed, as humans our food systems have traditionally been closely intertwined with local or regional cultures and identities. Norberg-Hodge et al (2002) contend that this closely interconnection associated with local food systems transcends even the food network and yields many associated benefits"
Tags:locality, culture, identities, social, construction
Abstract The paper examines the central character of the civil rights movement with reference to the book "Local People" written by John Dittmer. The paper discusses how fundamentally, the civil rights movement was a fragmented movement nationwide, divided largely over the issue of agitation and violence. The paper adds that locally, it often fell to ordinary people to fight for the cause of equal rights.
From the Paper "The fundamental significance of John Dittmer's "Local People" is that it documents the strides that seemingly powerless individuals within society can make towards reaching their dreams through sheer perseverance and toughness. In Mississippi, unlike most other southern states, the struggle for civil rights was truly a grassroots movement. Although this term is routinely thrown around regarding the movement, in very few notable cases was the battle for equal rights for black Americans brought together purely by "local people." Essentially, much of the civil rights movement in the mid portion of the twentieth century was organized and led by members of larger organizations; the NAACP, the SNCC, the SCLC and the Nation of Islam being the most public of these. However, Dittmer's central theme is that ordinary people are capable of significantly changing American society and that grassroots movements can succeed."
