Abstract This work researches and examines why many Ohio soils have significantly more clay in the subsoil than in their surface horizons or the soil parent material. The author argues that these changes are due to man's agricultural pursuits in the area. The paper also explores the soil in terms of Ohio's climate and the soil's organic composition.
From the Paper "Soil organic matter is the source of nitrogen, phosphorus and other micronutrients needed in crop production and which is formed during the oxidization and decay processes that occur in the soil. The levels of these nutrients produced by the soil processes is difficult to change. According to the work entitled: " " published in the Agronomy Bulletin: "Historically, when forages were part of the crop rotation, nutrient release and soil tilth increased due to the season-long production of roots. Currently, well fertilized, high-yielding grain crops return large volumes of residue to the soil and are a source of nutrients. On medium-textured soils low in organic matter, crop residues are usually more beneficial when left on the surface than when incorporated. During the growing season this surface residue reduces the formation of soil crusts and results in increased water infiltration and higher crop yields. Crop residue on the surface of fine-textured soils such as silty clay loam or clay loam may delay planting by delaying soil drying." (Ohio Agronomy Guide, 14th Edition; accessed online 2006-04-08)"
Abstract This paper focuses on six Supreme Court cases in the history of search and seizure, and explores how the concepts evolved through these cases in trial and error fashion. The author discusses such landmark cases as Terry v. Ohio, Adams v. Williams, and INS v. Delgado. The paper looks at what now constitutes reasonable searches, totality of the circumstances, and probable cause.
From the Paper "Search and seizure is protected by the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. A series of cases, beginning in the 1960s and continuing to the present, have dealt with the United States Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourth Amendment involving citizens? rights in search and seizure cases."
Abstract This paper analyzes the social, political, legal and ethical aspects of euthanasia, while focusing on the case of Terri Schiavo, who was kept alive on life support machines, in a vegetative state, for over 10 years. This paper examines the issues surrounding Schiavo's trial and appellate courts which repeatedly found that the feeding tube should be removed from Terri, as per her husband's request. This paper delves into the family feud in which Schiavo's husband Michael and her parents had differing views regarding Terri's wishes of either wanting to live in a vegetative state or not. This paper touches on the religious and moral issue of euthanasia as well as the political view which came into play in Terri's case, in which politicians were continually expressing their views, in the media. The writer of this paper discusses the administrative aspects surrounding this particular case as well as the issue of advance directives, in this case being a living will.
Table of Contents:
Legal Aspects
Ethical Aspects
Sociological Aspects
Political Aspects
Administrative Aspects
From the Paper "The case of Terri Schiavo is part of a battle, far larger than we can ever imagine. This battle is tearing apart much of the social fabric of the West. Society has acted in different ways in reaction to this case. There have been people that are willing to give much of themselves to help with the situation. These individuals seem to be more on Terri's parent's side, wanting Terri to live. On the other hand, there have been people on the husband's side, as well, believing that Terri should not live that way and that her devices that supply her body with food and water should be taken out. This dilemma has caused much debate among our society and will continue to, if a clear cut method is not devised."
The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the importance of Lake Erie to the industrial and commercial markets of Northern Ohio, the state of Ohio and the entire United States.
Abstract The importance of the lake for the State of Ohio's industrial sector is paramount according to the writer. The paper explores this importance for the shipping sector and the impact on the steel industry in Ohio. It also shows that the lake is a tourist attraction which generates spending as well as being used as a recreational area for the local population.
From the Paper "Lake Erie supports all types of business and industry via her shipping routes, and her natural resources. The lake contains large amounts of sand and gravel, which construction companies use for a variety of products. The building industry uses them for cement, paving, laying stone and brick, and in many other areas. Much of this sand and gravel comes from yearly dredging which is necessary to keep the ports in Ohio open."
Tags: lake, ship, shipping, travel, industry, steel, cargo, port, ohio, state, north
A discussion of the major themes of the stories in "Winesburg Ohio", by Sherwood Anderson, and how they relate to the characters in the text and to the town itself.
Abstract This paper reviews the book, "Winesburg Ohio", a well-crafted work of art by the author, Sherwood Anderson, about the alternately complex, lonely, joyful, and strange lives of the inhabitants of the small town of Winesburg, Ohio. It analyzes the various motifs of Winesburg, Ohio under different sectional headings in order to view how characters function in the set of stories remarkably woven by the author. It covers the themes of loneliness, inhibition, lack of communication, and isolation, and also tries to show the connection of George Willard to these themes and the town.
From the Paper "The first chapter is called "Hands" , and involves the sad story of Wing Biddlebaum. Because Biddlebaum is accused of having molested students that he taught, his hands embody the shame that he carries. Fearing that the presence of his hands will be misinterpreted, Biddlebaum hides his expressive hands. Because a person's physical hands are used to communicate feeling, "Hands" is a tale about one of the sources of isolation, the inability to communicate feelings. "Paper Pills" is the second chapter of the novel and deals with another cause of isolation, the inability to communicate thought. Because Doctor Reefy is afraid of communicating directly to another person, he writes his thoughts on little pieces of paper to prevent his thoughts from being misinterpreted."
Abstract This paper examines how although tragic, the plight of Terri Schiavo provides a valuable case study, and the conflicts and misunderstandings surrounding her situation offer important lessons in medicine, law and ethics. The author reviews the current medical understanding of persistent vegetative state, including the requirements for patient examination, the differential diagnosis, and the practice guidelines of the American Academy of Neurology regarding artificial nutrition and hydration for patients with this diagnosis. Next it examines the legal history including the 2000 trial, the 2002 evidentiary hearing and the subsequent appeals. The author argues that the law did not fail Terri Schiavo, but produced the highest-quality evidence and provided the most judicial review of any end-of-life guardianship case in U.S. history.
Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Understanding the Persistent Vegetative State
Legal History and Commentary
Competing Ethical Frameworks
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "The Schiavo case rests critically on the concept of the persistent vegetative state and the certainty of the prediction that a patient in this state will have no meaningful recovery. The persistent vegetative state is distinguished from several other states of reduced consciousness. Brain death implies the loss of not only all higher brain functions but also all brainstem functions, including pupillary light reflexes, reflex eye movements, respirations, and gag and corneal reflexes. Determination of brain death is straightforward and is generally accepted as a criterion for death. Coma is a complete state of unresponsiveness to stimuli, although the patient may have brainstem reflexes."
Abstract The paper explains the controversy between Terri Schiavo's husband and parents about what Terri would have wanted in terms of sustaining or ending her life in the vegetative state that she was in and who had the right to speak for her. The paper discusses the most noted court rulings and proceedings regarding this case, that involved the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Senate. The paper shows how Florida state and federal courts upheld the Constitution's 14th Amendment to an individual's right to privacy and Florida's laws defining a vegetative state.
From the Paper "The Terri Schiavo case represents one of the most widely publicized legal battles regarding the right to life. CBC News explains the catalysts of the situation (Indepth: Terri Schiavo, 2005). In 1990, Terri suffered severe brain damage after her heart stopped, interfering with oxygen flow to her brain. Although doctors said that she was in a persistent vegetative state, she was able to breathe on her own and to live with the assistance of a feeding tube. Her husband and legal guardian, Michael Schiavo, and her parents, the Schindlers, disagreed about how the situation should be handled and were involved in a protracted legal dispute beginning in 1998. Michael said his wife has said she would never want to be kept alive if she were is a vegetative state and requested that the courts allow doctors to remove her feeding tube. The Schindlers accused Michael of lying about his wife's wishes and demanded that the feeding tube remain in place. Michael eventually won and Terri Schiavo died in 2005 after her feeding tube was removed."
Tags: physician-assisted, suicide, euthanasia, religion, vegetative, state
Abstract This paper analyzes the market conditions, competition and consumer issues for the Terry's Group novely chocolates company and presents a SWOT analysis. The paper also identifies Terry's Group's problem of declining sales and explores marketing strategies to better address and satisfy the needs of the customers.
Outline:
Introduction
Analysis
Problem Identification
Marketing Solutions
From the Paper "Terry's Group is a New York based company, operating throughout the entire world and activating in the food industry by producing high quality chocolate products for over two centuries. Today, the company is integrant part of United Biscuits, which desires to become an international leader in the snack industry. A main product line of the organization is formed from indulgent countlines, which initially registered great success onto the market, but which currently are faced with constantly decreasing sales. The primary focus of the company is to revitalize the Pyramid brand by combining the characteristics of boxed chocolates with those of indulgent countlines."
Abstract James Wright comments on life in an American steel town with his poem "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio." Using free verse, Wright is nonetheless able to imbue the poem with flowing cadence. The paper shows how the poet offers his readers a glimpse into a small segment of Americana, while at the same time delivering universal human truths. The paper shows how "Autumn Begins" is an observation of the crowd and activity at a high school football game. In the first stanza, the narrator muses about the various minority groups in Martins Ferry. The second stanza is devoted to the state of affairs of American family life and the state of mind of the wives at home. Finally, the third stanza depicts the young athletes, who play an aggressive sport that mimics their father's hard work. The paper shows that "Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio" combines modern poetic devices and a somber tone to convey life in Middle America.
From the Paper "While the free verse style of the poem does not provide the reader with metric structure, it does correspond to the content of the poem. The narrator, who remains unidentified throughout the poem, speaks in a reflective tone. He or she wishes to remain an observer and does not reveal anything about him or herself. The focus of the poem is on the people and situations described by the narrator. While any judgments made about life in Martins Ferry, Ohio are subtle, the tone of the poem becomes dark and almost foreboding. Diction is the key to conveying such a tone; the poet chooses such words as ?starved,? ?dying,? ?suicidally,? and ?terribly.? Even at the beginning of the poem, images of gray-faced ?Negroes in the blast furnace,? and "ruptured night watchmen" build an atmosphere of depression. While the narrator watches an innocent high school football match, he or she notices that the people in this town do not live lives of joy."
Abstract The paper discusses the 3331.04 section of the Ohio Revised Code, which deals certificates that can be granted to children over sixteen years of age so that they are excused from attendance at school. The paper relates that the 3331.08 Ohio revised code is related to 3331.04; if the superintendent refuses to grant a certificate, an appeal may be taken to the juvenile judge of the county. The paper discusses the factors involved in awarding this certificate.
From the Paper "It is compulsory for a child between six and eighteen years of age to attend school according to the 3321.01 and 3321.13 Ohio Revised Code, but there are some exemptions that give the child the right of being exempt from these regulations. The 3331.04 section deals with certificate for child over sixteen. The 3331.08 Ohio revised code is related with 3331.04. If the superintendent refuses a child to be granted a certificate that states he/she is exused from attendence at school, an appeal may be taken to the juvenile judge of the county. The appeal must be within ten days after the superintendent's refusal. The final decision about whether the child will be excused from attending at school or not is the juvenile judge's decision."
Abstract A look at the life and career of Terry Gilliam, the filmmaker. The author looks at some of his work with focus on his use of symbolism, humor and portrayal of his outlook on life in his work.
From the Paper "Ironically, filmmaker Terry Gilliam is probably best known for something today's audiences fail to credit to him. Any admirer or even casual observer of the work of the legendary British comedy troupe, Monty Python's Flying Circus, must recall the odd and very original bits of animation that linked the unrelated, stream-of-consciousness skits and scenes together. Gilliam solely conceived and produced those delightfully twisted cartoons all alone, making them his chief contributions to Python's TV series and motion pictures behind the scenes. Anyone who watches those groundbreaking cartoons will notice their creator had a very unique visual outlook on life, the world and humor. It is that unique perspective that surrounds and penetrates the films of Terry Gilliam, the auteur."
Abstract This paper evaluates the work of Luther L.Terry who was Surgeon General of the United States during the Kennedy Administration and the first part of the Johnson Administration, from 1961 to 1965. He was prominent in taking the lead in public health issues and ruffling feathers in many American industries. This paper examines his famous report on smoking and its dangers in 1964, now known as Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health, which lead to the greater prominence of anti-tobacco forces, the warnings on cigarette packages, the banning of cigarette ads on television and radio and recently court and legislative actions taken against the tobacco industry after decades of resistance. It shows how this was the first official recognition that cigarette smoking is a cause of lung cancer and how attitudes towards smoking were changed forever.
From the Paper "For most of its history, the office of Surgeon General was non-controversial. That would change with Luther L. Terry and his smoking report and recommendations, though interestingly Terry was not the first Surgeon General to address this question. Surgeon General Hugh Cumming in 1929 stated that "cigarettes tended to cause nervousness, insomnia, and other ill effects in women" and "warned that smoking could lower the 'physical tone' of the nation" (Parascandola 440). Cumming's challenge to smoking was rather weak. It was directed only at women smokers, for one thing, for it was generally accepted at the time that women are more susceptible than men to certain injuries to the nervous system."
Abstract This paper presents a look at the author Terry Brooks. The writer provides Mr. Brooks' background as well as his current works. The writer of this paper discusses how Brooks makes the reader see what he is writing and understand its meaning and content.
Abstract This paper provides a biography of actresses, Sarah Bernhardt and Ellen Terry, as well as a description of their characters and personalities. The paper goes on to discuss the typical image held of female actresses during the Victorian era and the origin, evolution, and impact of the pin-up, as well as how actresses of the Victorian era manipulated the photographic images to their advantage.
From the Paper "Through the use of visual imagery to promote their theatrical identities, female performers in the mid-19th century shifted these personae from the relative isolation of the stage to mass media and popular culture. Both the burlesque tradition and the photographic "pin-up" originated in this period - and the pin-up genre was utilized and manipulated by actresses in the realm of the burlesque. As representations of female performers who explored pointedly sexual roles (both on- and offstage) between a binary cultural construction, many of these early pin-ups can be read as a parallel to and inspiration for some of the more transgressive and unabashedly feminist uses and readings of the genre today."
Abstract Terri Schiavo was a 41 year old seriously handicapped woman from Florida who was the center of controversy by two major religious, judicial and legislative efforts: one to continue her life and the second one to permit her to die. This paper argues that stopping her life-sustaining treatment can be considered a sheer injustice and was also irrelevant to forbid her a feeding tube, water and not even ice to be used for her dry lips, as she was alive.
From the Paper "In an affidavit sworn by Heidi Law who was a certified nursing assistant who had taken care of Terri in 1997, revealed that Terri had spoken words of as, 'Hi', 'Momma', and 'Help Me'. Terry was seen to have been lighted up when she heard her mom's voice and initiated with a huge grin and laugh, by attempting to talk. Heidi Law has further revealed that Terri was mostly in a 'cold sweat' and silent for longer period after meeting her husband. Terry was seen to laugh quietly when she paid attention to stories; she respected baths, had the desire to have her hair combed, was attracted towards sweet-smelling lotions and soft night gowns and it was clear that she had great regards for her mother and considered her the most adored person in the world. "
