Essays on Professional Essays and Research Papers

"Monetary Policy: Financial Institutions and the Economy" paper examines the history and current role of the federal reserve system, the money supply, and the affecting factors, the cost of money and its effects on the economy, and an assessment of the current economic conditions.... ... ... ... Financial markets are further divided into money markets and capital markets....

The paper "Analysis of Harsh Prison Conditions" discusses that conditions in prison remain largely unexplored by sociological researchers, and prisoners remain a neglected population.... Prison life has been subject to controversy and the harsh conditions of prisons in America are frequently ignored....

The legislation SB1520 that comes into effect in the State of California from July 2012 onwards bans the production and sales of foie gras produced by grotesquely force-feeding the ducks and geese.... On this partial victory of humanity over animal cruelty, and with the backdrop of.... ... ... an unfortunate repeal of a similar ban in Chicago in 2008, I would like to bring to the notice of your readers some facts regarding why it is desirable to keep the ban on foie gras. ...

This paper represents a closer examination of a movie "Desperately Seeking Susan" which exposes a strong feminist message commenting on the constraints of suburban life opposing the freedom of urban life.... The paper examine the various cinematic devices used throughout the film.... ... ... ... Oppositions are demonstrated through dramatically contrasting scene changes, as well as through the film's music selection....

This essay "Does Article 79(1) CISG Solve Investigations of Commercial Impracticability?... discusses and analyses the interpretive difficulties in Article 79(1) which inevitably creates tension between two competing interests provided a tangible suggestion.... ... ... ... Problems arise, however, in cases where non-delivery relates to questions of insolvency and other economic constraints....

The research brief reveals that there are a number of possible claims under the ambit of occupiers' liability together with damages under the egg shell skull rule and for nervous shock.... The case brief reveals that a number of arrivals as the training facilities and the site of the Olympics in anticipation of the 2012 Olympics have culminated in numerous injuries and losses....

The author concludes that the car industry has benefited from the policies of the EU.... It has benefited in the sense that the industry is selling cars and making profits even if the market in the EU is stagnant.... However, there is a greater issue looming large in the form of environmental degradation....

This essay "European Law Issues" presents Jessica's ability to market and sell British Jam in Europe that has been impacted by the restrictions imposed by France, Lithuania, Sweden, and Greece.... All these measures have significant cost implications for Jessica in terms of amending the products....

From the paper "Edwin Sutherlands Theory of Differential Association to Contemporary Criminology" it is clear that the children who had been maltreated and molested in childhood, deviate from the right path and take perversion as a normal state of life.... ... ... ... Crime has aptly been viewed as a social phenomenon, which prevails in each and every culture of the globe since the known human history; consequently, the theorists take a keen interest in determining and deciding the acts that are come under the fold of crime and have discovered the reasons behind criminal behaviour....

This research paper explores race & modernism in Jean Toomer's Cane.... Jean Toomer utilizes the concepts of racial slurs coupled with death and the in-depth description of murder as a means to evoke emotion, causing readers to question the societal norms.... ... ... ... This paper aims to analyze "Cane" by Jean Toomer and the question of race & modernism in this book....

The paper 'The Responsibility to Protect in Darfur' looks at the responsibility to protect the citizens within any given region from any type of humanitarian harm.... It is generally accepted that a state forfeits their right to sovereignty when they fail in their obligation to protect the individuals....

The "Interpretation of Exodus 3:7-15" paper states that Moses plays a central role in God's plan to rescue the children of Israel from Egypt.... God chooses him for his great humility and eagerness to obey the instructions given to him.... His personal life experiences were part of his preparation process....

The paper "The Application of the Maxims of Equity in the Context of Trusts" discusses that the essential thing is that there are severe costs awaiting trustees, particularly those who neglect their duties or violate the terms and conditions of the trust.... ... ... ... The complainant allowed his property to be used by the defendant....

The author of the paper examines The Star of Seville, one of the best plays of the Golden Age in Spanish Literature.... It is an apt example that reflects various conventionalities of that age and represents the customs, traditions and the trends of that era.... .... ... ... Walsh states that, 'Estrella de Sevilla is a beautiful work replete with all the best and most attractive characteristics of Spanish stage, wherein the extremes of loyalty, love and honor are depicted with a variety of incident and passion, and yet with a degree of truth and eloquence, which Shakespeare alone could surpass' (213)....

The Confucian virtue of Chun tzu is something that I feel would greatly enhance American society at this time.... This virtue is associated with maturity and confidence.... It is emblemized by the very best of relationships between people.... ... ... ... The Confucian virtue of Chun tzu is something that I feel would greatly enhance American society at this time....

The author of this paper "Apple Inc as 21st Century Business Structure" provides the Form 10K filed by Apple Inc with SEC in October 2008 which states that the Company is committed to bringing the best personal computing, mobile communication, and portable digital music and video experience to consumers....

The researcher of this present essay aims at the understanding that redundancies could, and must be avoided via a shorter working week, thus preserving the quality and accessibility of services the organisation delivers to our client group.... ... ... ... This report sets out arguments for shorter working hours instead of redundancies in the public sector organisations, proposing a change down what is considered 'normal' - of 40 hours or more, to less than 30....

Salvador Dali made a name for himself in the 20th century in art.... Salvador was born into a century when art was attaining a different meaning.... In Europe, there was a vigorous definition of art by different artists.... These artists formed cultural movements based on the most crucial beliefs about art....

This essay will discuss two novels titled 'Frankenstein' and 'Rebecca' by Mary Shelly and Daphne Du Maurier respectively.... The writer suggests that both of these novels incorporate the primary three elements of the popular gothic thriller informed by the principles of Freud's psychometric theory....

The author looks at the factors that create the concept of 'good boy' and 'good girl' and states that it becomes evident that there is a dysfunctional definition involved.... The Dark Triad personality is a highly visible and antisocial personality that preys on normal people to feed their imbalances....

The author illustrates using visuals on tobacco advertising between the 1945-1990 period to tell the difference in the advertising strategies between a male and a female.... The author states that reveals that the trends in advertising keep changing as the human civilization evolves.... ... ... ... Ads purport to inform the consumers and make them aware of newly launched products....

This essay "Guess or Tommy, You Should Guess" discusses how these two brands become strongly associated with their respective themes, which creates their image and brands as distinctive and compelling.... ... ... ... The Tommy Hilfiger ads use the fact that the 'Hilfiger family' appears very wealthy to show that their clothes are for the wealthy as well....

In this essay 'Women's Rights in Australia versus Saudi Arabia' the author compares western and Islamic notions of women's right and focuses on the differences in the situation between Australian and Saudi Arabian.... In Australia, advancing women's rights can take the form of legislative reforms....

The paper "The Evolution of Crime and Punishment" states that the resultant crime of robbery or theft should not be taken as distinct occurrences that mar an otherwise functioning society.... Such crimes should be taken as a call for the help of the oppressed with no other means to support themselves....

From the paper "Hemingway and McLain" it is clear that some of Hemingway's contemporary had theories that argued why the great author was so prone to walking down the aisle.... His friend Fitzgerald felt that Hemingway needed a new woman for every big book.... ... ... ... Ernest Hemmingway's 'The Sun Also Rises' was originally 'published in 1926 after World War 1....

The essay "Accounting and Managerial Finance Issues" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in accounting and managerial finance.... The Sheetbend & Halyard Inc.... is going to bid for a contract relating to the supply of duffel canvas to the US Navy.... Mr.... Tar was required to review the bid....

The paper "The Impact of Sustainable Development Is Negligible" discusses that most issues related to the above activity are covered at a primary or even secondary level, a fact that should be considered as a significant achievement given the complexity and the extension of sustainable development....

The essay "Third Movement in Song Forms" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the third movement in song forms.... It has a theme of two outer sections that display an Italian flavor that is beautiful and has a long-drawn melody.... The middle section brings out the form of music....

From the paper "Effective Communications - Bitts " it is clear that effective communication seems to be the highlight of the study since without communication no drive for change management or control of the employees can be created for the company.... .... ... ... Change Management is the set of management practices and controls that ensure that any organizational change is not negatively affected by the individuals involved in the change process....

The gender discrimination in Australia has been one of the major problems faced by the nation and to eradicate it the Australian government along with the states has formulated laws to spread equality among all the section of people in the country.... ... ... ... The discrimination among the gender in Australia has been evident in almost all the sectors of the country and the paper analyzes the problem of discrimination based on genders and the laws and regulations framed to promote such practice in a reputed country like Australia....

According to Miller (2006), in instances that the states cannot protect the human rights of the citizens, the international community can act and assume the responsibility to ensure that these rights are protected.... This paper discusses the question about the states' responsibility to protect human rights in other countries or in the international level....

The main purpose of this paper "International Relations Theory and the Environmental Crises" is to consider international relations to the extent where it to its best capabilities bridges the gap between the international relations theory and ecological thought.... ... ... ... It would not be wrong to say that there are two notions about relating IR to environmental crises....

Decision making process is often regarded as a core of effective organizational performance and effective management.... All employees are viewed as decision makers.... The traditional hierarchical organization does not operate effectively in a world characterized by constant dynamic change.... ... ...

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will celebrate on July 1, 2007 its tenth anniversary since its handover by the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China.... This paper is a summary and analysis of some of HKSAR's key economic indicators in the last ten years.... ... ... ...

International Maritime Organization (IOM) defines Vessel traffic services (VTS) “as a service implemented by a competent authority designed to improve the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment.... ... ... ... ... The service should have the capability to interact with the traffic and to respond to traffic situations developing in the VTS area” (Paine, n....

The FTSE 100 prices are obtained from Yahoo!... Finance (FTSE 100 2006) and the share prices of Alliance Boots are obtained from the web site of Alliance Boots (Investors: historical price download 2006). ... ... rofitability ratios are an indication of earning capacity and ability to make profits....

This research "How Introduction of E-Commerce Changed the Business World" sought to give light to the important changes brought about by e-commerce.... After the commercialization of the internet, new business models are introduced requiring the use of innovative technology and new approaches....

The essay analyzes live action film as a modernist art form, the animation as a post-modernist art form.... Art has long been part of human civilization and with changing social values, its definition also becomes difficult to ascertain.... Today art includes various forms of visual arts.... ... ...

There is a change brewing in the climatic conditions of Latin America and the Caribbean islands.... The news is not very cheerful for the region known for its abundant water bodies and natural habitats.... The Amazon rainforests form the biggest landmass of tropical vegetation in Latin America and the climate change does not augur well for these forests either....

The current US drug policy has come along way from the early 1920s when US first set up the US alcohol prohibition.... From there on the US was an active supporter of the international initiatives to on the regulation of drugs.... .... ... ... These initiatives were broadly to eliminate the circulation, production and use of some classified drug substances as well as trade in the same....

The researcher of this essay aims to explore impressionism movement and cafes in France in the 19th century.... The artist's movement called Impressionism began by breaking the conventional rules.... It got its name through a derogatory reference made to it by an art critic.... .... ... ... The focus of this paper is on the impressionism movement and the famous cafes of Paris....

Middle Eastern states pose no threat in my perception silencing those who see the use of military force as the only option to satisfy their goals.... In my view diplomacy is the best cure this time then war as we see already an ever growing insurgency in Iraq.... ... ... ...

Ever heard of a prison where every inmate get down and do the "Jailhouse Rock" like what Elvis Presley did in his movie Like what most movies depict, prisons appear to be cold, dark and uninviting places where people are put behind bars.... Just the thought of being "locked up" for one year in those places would not just summon feelings of depression and uselessness, it literally magnify the thought of how prisoners become a liability to our society....

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation known as HSBC, was established in 1965.... It is the world's largest banking company and was ranked upto the fifth number in the year 2000.... Around 22% of the earings are from operations in Hong Kong.... And at the end of the year 2004 HSBC was ranked the third largest banking Company round the globe....

Homelessness has always remained a major concern for municipalities of towns and cities across the globe.... New York City is a city with a staggering homeless population; experiencing a profound shortage of available housing at every rental level; a problem that has persisted throughout the city's history....

Constitution is not the act of a government, but of a people constituting a government, and a government without a constitution is power without right.... constitution is a thing antecedent to a government; and a government is only the creature of a constitution.... ... ... ... ... Thomas Paine said: ...

The way the US Coast Guard was able to function in such times of emergency speaks for itself about the efficient organization and working system of the agency, and the impact it has had and will continue to have on the lives ofmillions of Americans.... ... ... ... ... Disaster management is a system of relief operations carried out in lieu of any natural or human-afflicted disasters in the country....

Imperial War Museum Contents Contents 2 Detailed Background Information 3 Competitor Analysis 4 PEST 4 SWOT 5 Target Publics (Mendelow's Theory) 7 Key Target Publics (Mitchell Theory) 8 9 Reference List 11 Detailed Background Information The progress of mankind and civilization that is experienced in the contemporary world is substantially contributed by the great leaders in history, who had given up their lives for the sake of their national beliefs....

This paper "International Business Law - Definition and Explanation of Consideration" focuses on the fact that international law consists of a body of rules that governs the relations between the two states.... The primary objectives of it are to maintain harmonious relationships between the states....

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT: Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: Date: What forms of management do organizations need if they are to remain effective in the 21st century?... Fordism and scientific management Scientific management and fordism are terms employed in description of management that has application to situations that are practical with very dramatic results....