Abstract
This paper hypothesizes that the mosaic "The Parting of Lot and Abraham" not only represents an important event in history but also explores the symbolism of the division between good and evil. The author first summarizes the biblical accounting to get a deeper appreciative of the figures involved in this event. The paper relates that the very direct and powerful composition of the mosaic is dominated by the foreground figures Lot and Abraham placed with a considerable gap between them, which emphasizes the irreversible decision for them to part: Abraham on the left moving towards Canaan and Lot in the opposite way, towards Sodom with his two daughters.

From the Paper
"The mass behind the two figures which are placed in foreground is shown using dark contrasting colors and tones which have faded considerably over time. In fact, the mass of heads in the background is a common Roman art device suggesting that the division is not only between Lot and Abraham, but between two peoples, and ultimately, two moral categories, i.e. good and evil. The shading also gives a three dimensional effect to the mosaic, this being a highly characteristic quality of Roman art. Nonetheless, the illusion of spatial depth is reduced by the strong outline of the figures."

Tags:division forefather, glass tesserae, choice foreground

Abstract
This paper is a critical analysis of the authors' presentation of the partings of people who love each other in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Act 3, Scene 5, and Hardy's 'The Woodlanders', with a critical focus on the writers' choices of form, structure and language, and wider reading in the literature of love. The paper concludes that although the extracts differ in form, they both effectively use language with dual meanings to conjure imagery that illustrates the tragedy of the permanent parting of lovers by death.

From the Paper
"This 'light' interplay of conversation between the characters is a brief reprieve from the tragedy of the events which have begun to unfold (Mercutio and Tybalt's deaths, Romeo's banishment), much like Mercutio and Benvolio's conversation is a reprieve before Mercutio's death. This scene is an example of Shakespeare's use, throughout the play, of the comedy/tragedy dramatic structure which keeps the audience in a state of suspense: the hope for a happy ending provided by the lighter 'interlude' makes the final events seem that much more tragic, and this scene in particular makes the audience feel this sense of hope, but it also adds to a state of apprehension. The last time there was a lighter, playful exchange between characters, it was followed by one of the characters' deaths, and so while we hope for a happy ending for the two lovers, we also have an uneasy feeling that something bad may be about to happen to one or both of them. "

Tags:language, Mercutio

Abstract
This paper discusses the airline manufacturing and civilian airline industry in terms of operations and strategy as they relate to spare parts usage and parts replacement. The two major airline manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing are examined with respect to their emphasis on new aircraft development and how this impacts the character of the OEM market. Additionally, Delta Airline's operations are examined to determine how its spare parts expenses have developed over the last several years with respect to operating costs. The paper concludes that it is unclear if less expensive spare parts negatively impact operating costs.

From the Paper
"This document discusses the airline manufacturing and civilian airline industry in terms of operations and strategy as they relate to spare parts usage and parts replacement. The two major airline manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing are examined with respect to their emphasis on new aircraft development and how this will impact the character of the OEM market. Additionally, Delta Airline's operations are examined to determine how its spare parts expenses have developed over the last several years with respect to operating costs. The primary observation and conclusion is that is unclear if less expensive spare parts negatively impacts operating..."

Tags:airline, industry, spare parts

Abstract
This paper discusses issues related to the visual structure of the film, "Godfather part II." It provides a description of the plot and themes and looks at pictorial narrative, pictorial framing and lighting.

From the Paper
"Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part II carries the story of The Godfather both backward and forward in time beginning in Sicily where the young boy ..."

Tags:Godfather, Part, II, film, visual, structure

Abstract
The paper provides an assessment of the Cameron Auto Parts company, including their expansion into Europe as well as their restructuring initiatives. The paper also discusses the auto parts market and the general downturn in the industry. The paper believes that Cameron Auto Parts need to pull through the hard-times through an effective combination of cost-cutting, efficiency-adding and innovation, before the industry picks up again.

Outline:
Company Assessment
Country and Industry Update

From the Paper
"Cameron Auto Parts functions within the automotive industry, having been founded in 1965. At this time in American history the Big Three automotive manufacturers were the largest consumers of the goods of Cameron, a situation which they would in the future seek to rectify by increasing their number of customers so as to decrease dependence upon the limited number at the time. In 1991 however the automotive parts industry would suffer a downturn, forcing Cameron Auto Parts alongside their competitors to reduce overall operating costs to make up for the decrease in sales and revenues. To accomplish this, the company was forced to reduce costs while investing in more modern equipment to streamline operations. To finance this the company took out $10 million in credit at a rate of 9.5%, allocated to equipments and manufacturing systems so as to rise up the level of modernity, quality, and efficiency of the company. To increase the efficiency of a company and overcome the competition, it is recommended in the book Winning at New Products "There are two ways to win... by doing projects right, putting together a solid cross-functional team, doing the up-front homework, building in the voice of the customer, getting sharp early product definition and so on... the second way to win is to do the right projects. Even a blind man can get rich in a gold mine by swinging a pick-axe; it's not so much how you mine, it's the ability to pick the right gold mine." (Cooper 214) Cameron Auto Parts aimed to do exactly this, and to begin changed their management team so as to handle the instabilities of the market."

Tags:cost-cutting, efficiency, expansion, aggregation, Big, Three, vehicles

Abstract
This paper describes the proposed Medicare Part D legislation, which would require the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate discounts or fix reference prices with the drug industry. However, the paper explains there are problems with this bill. After reviewing the many influences that affect this bill, the author proposes additional legislation to cover the doughnut hole gap in the current bill and for negotiating drug pricing under this program.

Table of Contents:
History and Legislative Influences: Medicare Part D
Legislative Influences
Economic Principles
Legislative Influences
Regulatory Influences
Government Role: Medicare Part D
Government Influences
Society's Relationship
Effects on Population Subgroups
Elderly Population
Disabled Population
Macroeconomic Impact
Healthcare System
Impacts of External Factors
Solutions to Mitigate Impacts
Final Proposal Medicare Part D
Proposal for Coverage Gap Changes
Negotiating Drug Pricing
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The basic structure of Medicare Part D has an extensive social and legislative history, which is helpful to understand. The MMA of 2003 was finally bringing prescription drug coverage to the seniors of America. In 1965, Medicare was signed into law. During the 1960s, pharmaceuticals were not as critical to healthcare as they are today. There were not as many medicines available and the drugs, which were available, had less therapeutic benefits."

Tags:beneficiaries, crowd-out rate, sectors, coverage gap, regulations

Abstract
This paper explains that Medicare, which is the health insurance program by the United States Federal government, provides medical treatment to qualified recipients and is run by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Part D is the new outpatient prescription drug benefit. The author points out that, because the enactment of Medicare Part D makes the United States Federal Government the biggest client of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. and possibly the world, drug development and approval process will be notably affected by this law through the direct involvement of CMS in application reviews. The paper stresses that, by using a system of risk corridors, which compares actual incurred drug benefit costs to estimated costs submitted in bids, Medicare limits the profits and losses of Part D drug plans.

Table of Contents
What is Medicare?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Its Influence on the Health Care Industry
Economics
How CMS Affects the Operation and Finance of Medicare Part D

From the Paper
"CMS is also working with other health agencies such as the National Cancer Institute with regards to research and development of drugs. A new policy gives them additional powers to pay for off-label uses of a new drug or device, so long as patients are in involve in studies to gather new data that may be beneficial to future patients. This policy however raised certain concerns from industry players as to fears the agency will reject compensation of new cures or procedures unless the post-approval studies are paid for by sponsors. Nonetheless, guidelines have already been drafted to address this concern."

Tags:outpatient, off-label, approval-process, risk-corridors, competition

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the automobile parts conflict that China has with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The author explains each party's standing - China wanting to prevent tax evasion by companies who import whole cars as spare parts to avoid higher tax evasions and to protect their auto industry, and the WTO's viewpoint that China has violated WTO regulations by treating car parts as whole automobiles. The paper also mentions that the WTO is being pressured by the United States, Canada and the EU to force China into dropping their inflated tariff on automobile parts as this poses a threat to the automobile industry of the Western nations.

From the Paper
"China's entry into the WTO on November 11, 2001, was pinnacle in the validation of the organization's presence as the universal mediator of international trade because it marked the entrance of the world's most populous nation. It opened the world market to China and Chinese consumers to the world, but also subjected the communist nation to comply with regulations decided predominantly by a panel of students to the laissez faire principle. This contradiction of China's trade policy before and after entry into the WTO has led to a major conflict between China and WTO in regards of a tariff being placed on automobile parts being imported into its borders. The existing problem-at-hand is that China is battling to secure their domestic automobile industry by retaining a high tariff on parts imported, while the WTO is receiving pressure from the EU, United States, and Canada, to force China into dropping their inflated tariff on such goods under the pretense that it violates WTO regulations."

Tags:automobile industry, politics, economics globalization, WTO regulations

Abstract
This paper describes in detail the new prescription drug program that is part of Medicare, better knows as Medicare Part D. The paper describes each prescription drug program and discusses factors that should play into choosing a plan. The paper further describes how one becomes eligible for Part D. Also described is the development of health related public policy and the expansion of health insurance coverage. The paper concludes expressing hope that any cheating or fraud within Medicare Plan D would be reported immediately.

Outline:
Introduction
Social Forces
Political Forces
Cultural Forces
Technological Forces
Ethical Forces
Economic Forces
Effect of Current Issues on Future Initiatives in Healthcare Delivery

From the Paper
"Medicare Part D is a part of the social health insurance that is provided by our government. Social health insurance is an entitlement program, not a charity. Medicare benefits, including Part D, are earned by the enrollee during the course of their employment. The fundamental aim of this government provided program is to provide prescription health care coverage to the American society."

Tags:medicare

Abstract
What type of philosophy should teenagers have about working part-time jobs after school and during the summer? It is important to remember that philosophy comes from two Greek words. Philo means love and Sophia means wisdom. This paper discusses the philosophy of teenagers who hold part-time jobs and suggests that teenagers benefit from their part-time jobs. The paper asserts that these teenagers are informed and influenced by their work, learn a better understanding about life, and learn important values.

Tags:employment, values, philosophy