Abstract
It is often assumed in modern American discourse about the nature of poverty that the poor in America are largely minority in their ethnic composition. The book shows that in Chapter Two of "Nickel and Dimed", the author and journalist Barbara Ehrenreich makes clear that this is not always the case. It shows that to prove her thesis, Ehrenreich goes to Maine to examine the conditions of laborers in largely white New England. The paper describes Ehrenreich's methodology which is particularly unique, in that she chooses not to go as a reporter, but to actually work in Maine as one of the people whom she is attempting to study, working for a company called "Merry Maids".

From the Paper
"By the nature of this service, the very poor work for the very rich. The labor is hard, physical manual work that drains both the bodies and the spirits of its employees. Furthermore, the occupation of a maid is so despised by society, comprising one of the lowest female forms of work in America's class system, even individuals ,who spot the "Maids" when they are still in their uniforms, but not working chose to ignore them. The individuals whom the "Maids" labor for also have a mixed feeling about the "Maids" because the workers are performing a traditionally female occupation that is supposed to be accomplished by the female homeowner herself. Only by rendering such work invisible, and ignoring the individuals who perform such work can society come to terms with the existence of janitorial workers."

Tags:homeowner, middle-classes, Caucasian

Abstract
Explores the purpose, goals, rationale, and implementation strategy behind Maine's educational statute, which required that every school district in the state of Maine develop and implement Career Preparation Education Programs for all students.

From the Paper
"The Career Preparation Implementation Plan purpose is to ensure that all students enrolled in K-12 are given the opportunity to achieve the content standards in the Career Preparation program. The goals of the program include aligning curricula to meet the Learning Results goals established by the department of education, is focused on enabling K-12 develop core knowledge and learning skills that they can build on throughout their time in Maine's public schools system and places an emphasis on continuous improvement of both the teachers and the students. The rationale driving this new focus include the idea that will have a positive impact on students and the communities they live in, and the fact that Career Preparation Education has been incorporated the Maine Job Council's Strategic plans."

Tags:economic, development, committee, department, of, education, decrease, relocation, learning, result, initiative

Abstract
This paper examines the life and military career of General Joshua Chamberlain, born in 1828 and discusses how the Civil War made him a better man, despite its many horrors. It puts forward the argument that the 20th Maine was perhaps singularly responsible for the Union victory at Gettysburg in holding the left of the Union flank. It includes accounts of the battle from many perspectives, including those of men in the Confederate camps and in particular, an account of the battle as it pertains to the fight of the 20th Maine on Little Round Top.

From the Paper
"Joshua's last great battle was to be two days later on White Oak road, where he fought his men against General Lee himself. Refusing to wait for a bridge to be rebuilt over the Rappahannock, he led his men through waist deep water and persuaded General Warren to allow him to attack immediately across an open field, knowing it would cost more lives to wait. He succeeded in pushing Lee back, although he said himself that ?Had I known...that General Lee was personally directing affairs I would not have been so rash, nor thought myself so cool.? Later, at Five Forks, Joshua continued to show his great valor and leadership skills."

Tags:civil, confederacy, war

Abstract
The subject of this analysis is Tom Chappell, originator and current president of Tom's of Maine. Tom's of Maine is a small company creating oral care and personal hygiene products using natural ingredients. It has been increasingly successful, attaining a 20 percent growth rate and gaining a 5 percent market share, while also asserting that it is a socially responsible business

From the Paper
"Ethical Analysis, Tom's of Maine

The subject of this analysis is Tom Chappell, originator and current president of Tom's of Maine. Tom's of Maine is a small company creating oral care and personal hygiene products using natural ingredients. It has been increasingly successful, attaining a 20 percent growth rate and gaining a 5 percent market share, while also asserting that it is a socially responsible business.

Religious and Ethical Commitments
From the beginning, in 1970, Tom Chappell was concerned with maintaining an environmentally responsible company offering ..."

Abstract
The paper discusses the main theme of dreams in Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun", and how they are a source of conflict and unity in the Younger family. The paper also examines the theme of racial discrimination and how the family dealt with it. The paper analyzes each of the main characters in the play: Walter Lee, Mama, Beneatha and Asagai.

From the Paper
"The play, written by Lorraine Hansberry, follows the family's life for a short period of only a few weeks in the 1950s. In the beginning of the play, the family is expecting a check in the amount of $10,000 from the life insurance policy of Mr. Younger who has recently passed away. Walter Lee, Mama, his mother, Ruth, his wife, Beneatha, his sister, and Travis, Ruth and Walter Lee's son, are the main characters of the play. Each of the family members, besides Travis, has plans for how the money should be used. Mama is not only the glue that holds the Youngers together, but the head of their family."

Tags:dreams, conflict, racism, Walter, Lee, Mama, Beneatha, Ruth, Asagai

Abstract
This paper states that Sinclair Lewis was an American author who became famous and controversial because of his novels and his satirical style of writing which criticizes the popular American culture during the 1920s to 1930s. The paper then provides an overview on who Sinclair Lewis was and why he became famous for his writings. The paper also discusses critics' remarks about the works of Sinclair Lewis as well as opinions as to why Sinclair Lewis' works are still relevant today.

Outline:
Introduction
Short Biography
Sinclair Lewis's Main Street
Lewis's Rise to Fame
Relevance of Sinclair Lewis' Main Street
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Main Street sold around 200,000 copies with a few months of its publication and released. It sold around two million copies in the United States alone in 1951. While novels before dared not, Main Street was the first novel by an American to become successful by using criticisms on American popular culture. The publication was timely because Main Street was published during the time when American culture was being questioned, World War I had just ended and women were declared legally equal to men."

Tags:instantly, popular, controversy, unconventional, publicity

Abstract
This paper outlines the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the golfing merchandise store, Main Golfing Outlet and the strategy it must pursue in order to be successful. The paper gives an overview of the store's objectives, marketing plan, and target markets, as well as a SWOT analysis.

Executive Summary
Company Description
Keys to Success
Objectives
Mission
Products and Services
Marketing Plan
Marketing Focus
Retail Market
Target Markets
Web Success
SWOT Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Golf is a game that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of size, shape, or age. For this reason, it has become one of the most popular sports and leisure activities in the United States. Main Golfing Outlet aims to target audiences of all ages, groups, skills and genders. Main Golfing Outlet chooses only the most technologically advanced golf clubs to sell to our valued customers."

Tags:websites, golfers, skill, levels, background, customers, coach, shopping, client, satisfaction

Abstract
The following paper will argue that any description of cross-cultural similarities and differences is best founded on a consideration mainly of culture-specific dimensions rather than culture-general dimensions; beyond that (and just as importantly), if one wishes to be competent in cross-cultural communication and learning, a firm grasp of culture-specific dimensions is critical. With that in mind, the following paper will look at how emphasis upon culture-general dimensions can lead someone to overlooking the subtleties that distinguish various cultures. The paper will also, in the interests of fairness, highlight how knowledge of culture-general dimensions can allow someone to feel "more at home" in an alien culture - and it can humanize others in the minds of a person traveling to a new location for the first time. Lastly, the essay ends by returning to its support of culture-general communication by citing the time saved, by making it easier to distinguish the "real" commonalities between cultures, and because it makes possible more experiential opportunities.

From the Paper
Intercultural Study: Why Descriptions of Cross Cultural similarities and differences are best founded on consideration mainly of culture-specific dimensions rather than culture-general dimensions The following paper will argue that any description of cross-cultural similarities and differences is best founded on a consideration mainly of culture-specific dimensions rather than culture-general dimensions; beyond that (and just as importantly), if one wishes to be competent in cross-cultural communication and learning, a firm grasp of culture-specific dimensions is critical. With that in mind, the following paper will look at how emphasis upon culture-general dimensions can lead

Tags:specific, dimensions, culture

Abstract
The paper discusses the failure of Maine to maintain a law prohibiting Internet sales of tobacco products to under-age consumers by preventing trucking firms from making home delivery of such products.

From the Paper
"For several decades, efforts by the U.S. government to regulate the sale and use of tobacco products have been ongoing. (Diermeier) With revelations regarding the negative health effects of tobacco use, specifically with respect to various cancers and heart disease, government lawyers have become much more aggressive in bringing suit against the tobacco industry, which in turn has responded by denying medical research and the government's claims and attempting to stave off class action suits filed by..."

Tags:tobacco, government regulation, Maine law

Abstract
This paper explains that Neal Dow (1804-1897) was passionate in his tireless campaign against alcohol; his Quaker roots led him to create laws like the Maine Law that made it illegal for the sale and consumption of alcohol. The paper relates that Portland, Maine, during Dow's formative years was a center of the rum trade with the West Indies, which affected the way local people viewed the use of alcohol, but young Dow's parties were alcohol-free and were still fun and he and his sister were still popular, key point that Dow believes shaped his life to be a prohibitionist. The paper relates that after leading the passage of the Maine Law, stopping the sale of alcohol in his home state of Maine; in 1852 and 1853, the states of Vermont, Rhode Island, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts all passed their own versions of the Maine Law; thus Neal Dow became a celebrity for prohibition and began reaching the masses of people who felt the same way.

From the Paper
"Neal Dow's next goal was to become a missionary and share his gospel of prohibition to foreign countries. Dow went to England to gain support for prohibition there and used his Maine Law as an example. "The Maine Law Missionary was using his state's prohibition law mainly as an instrument of propaganda in distant areas. On his British tour, he had seen both the increasing strength of his foreign converts and the damaging effects of the charge that his was a dead letter." In Maine, it was a much different story. The state adopted a new Maine Law that would eliminate the harsh penalties for selling liquor and make it legal to sell local wines and ciders. It was not exactly what Dow wanted but it still kept the basic law of prohibition."

Tags:temperance, quaker, propaganda, politics, celebrity