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- 3011: Illusion And Disillusion In He
- The Journey from Illusion to Disillusion in Hemingway s Old Man and The Sea In our world today we are constantly bombarded with messages of illusion and falsity, however the states in which people travel through their lives differ. Some people are suspended in a state of illusion for all their lives, only realizing their potential on their deathbed. Others have their illusions stolen from them as a child and are brought up in a world without magic and fanciful ideas. For most, we discover this passage from illusion to disillusion at a time in our lives when we need it most. Quite simply, one cannot lead a happy and productive adult life when one is oblivious to the truths of this world. This does not mean, however, that the perfect life is one free from illusions, hopes and dreams. Ideally through the process of disillusionment one will learn the importance of their dreams and hold on ...
- 3012: Ludwig Van Beethoven
- ... a motivating force in that it challenged him to try and conquer the fate that was handed him. He would not surrender to that "jealous demon, my wretched health" before proving to himself and the world the extent of his skill. Thus, faced with such great impending loss, Beethoven, keeping faith in his art and ability, states in his Heiligenstadt Testament a promise of his greatness yet to be proven in ... to the standard forms likewise made it apparent that he had reached the limits of the high- Classic style. Having displayed the extended range of his piano writing he was also begining to forge a new voice for the violin. In 1800, Beethoven was additionally combining the sonata form with a full orchestra in his First Symphony, op. 2. In the arena of piano sonata, he had also gone beyond the ... piano concerto, duo sonata, piano sonata, and symphony. Having reached the end of the great Vienese tradition, he was then faced with either the unchallenging repetion of the tired style or going beyond it to new creations. At about the same time that Beethoven had exhausted the potentials of the high-Classic style, his increasing deafness landed him in a major cycle of depression, from which was to emerge his ...
- 3013: The Banning of Guns Is Ineffective
- ... have played in it. The second amendment to the Constitution of the United States makes firearm ownership legal in this country. There were good reasons for this freedom, reasons which persist today. Firearms in the new world were used initially for hunting, and occasionally for self-defense. However, when the colonists felt that the burden of British oppression was too much for them to bear, they picked up their personal firearms and went to war. Standing against the British armies, these rebels found themselves opposed by the greatest military force in the world at that time. The 18th century witnessed the height of the British Empire, but the rough band of colonial freedom fighters discovered the power of the Minuteman, the average American gun owner. These Minutemen, ...
- 3014: Interview with Martella Paper Products, Inc.
- ... manufactured into end user product. The main factor in deciding the quantity produced is the projection made by the company salespeople. Martella has its own salespeople and market researchers who offer projections on sales of new items. While forecasting, the salespeople take into account the reaction of the small, random select consumers that have seen the sample item. However, this method can sometimes be misleading. The selected consumer is shown the ... the costs do not interfere with the company's profit and are no extra burden in the company's sales. The company can then invest a percentage of its profits in producing and experimenting with new goods. IMPORTANT ASPECTS There are many key factors that are critical to the daily operations of Martella Paper Products. These aspects include, but are not necessarily limited to: competition, decision making, social responsibilities, communication, and ... growth in the coming years. The increasing use of home computers and printers and fax machines, will increase the need for paper both in the home and in the office. Martella continues to pick up new customers at an astounding rate and they do not foresee this trend stopping any time soon. Mr. Martella explained how now matter what state the economy is in, there will always be a need ...
- 3015: Gun Control
- ... have played in it. The second amendment to the Constitution of the United States makes firearm ownership legal in this country. There were good reasons for this freedom, reasons which persist today. Firearms in the new world were used initially for hunting, and occasionally for self-defense. However, when the colonists felt that the burden of British oppression was too much for them to bear, they picked up their personal firearms and went to war. Standing against the British armies, these rebels found themselves opposed by the greatest military force in the world at that time. The 18th century witnessed the height of the British Empire, but the rough band of colonial freedom fighters discovered the power of the Minuteman, the average American gun owner. These Minutemen, ...
- 3016: History of the Automotive Industry and Ford Motor Company
- ... The Great Depression In October of 1929, America experienced a crash in the stock market that left the thriving country poor and desperate. With the decline in both disposable and discrete income, the demand for new automobiles almost stopped. This huge decrease in demand forced major cutbacks in spending, factories were closed, employees were laid off, and production was almost halted. Many of the smaller plants couldn't afford to stay ... because the quality of the foreign cars was very poor. The 1960s are best remembered as the muscle car era. This was a time of low gas prices and high horsepower. During this time, many new and exciting cars were built such as the Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Camero, and the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang was, by far the most popular car of the decade (Ford Facts 1). It was during ... the 1980s the gas prices stabilized, and the country experienced a period of prosperity. This also changed what people wanted in their automobiles. They wanted more power and innovation. At the end of the decade, new improvements such as antilock brakes, cruise control, and fuel injection had been implemented. 1990 to Present The 1990s are an exciting time. In the world today auto-makers are putting more effort in making ...
- 3017: Bloomingdales International Cu
- "AT BLOOMINGDALE'S, WE'RE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE" Bloomingdale s is successful because they have positioned themselves in the retailing market, by offering unique merchandise from around the world, targeting a affluent, educated group of patrons aged between 35-55 years, and focusing on "Customer Service". This marketing strategy has been the back bone of their success. Advertisement campaigns of Bloomingdale s has portrayed the focus of "Customer Service", with slogans such as "At Bloomingdale's, we're always at your service" and "You are like no one else in the world, Bloomingdale's is like no other store in the world. ." Bloomingdale s is like no other store in the world, offering a unique retailing experience. It has been referred to as the "retailing theatre" in some of the worlds most influential magazines. Thus Bloomingdale ...
- 3018: Industrial Revloution
- ... Thus, the Industrial Revolution involved urbanization, that is, the process of migration from rural to urban communities. Perhaps the most important changes occurred in the organization of work. The typical enterprise expanded and took on new characteristics. In general, production took place within the firm or the public enterprise instead of the family or manor. Tasks became increasingly routine and specialized. Industrial production became heavily dependent upon the intensive use of ... goods than before, and the advantages of experience with a particular task, tool, or piece of equipment reinforced the trend toward specialization. The growth of specialization and the application of capital to industrial production created new class distinctions. New social and vocational classes emerged that were distinguished from workers by virtue of their ownership or control of the physical means of production. The members of these new classes came to be known as ...
- 3019: Pollution and Its Consequences
- Pollution and Its Consequences Humanity has by far been one of the world's most dangerous adversaries. People on this planet are threatening to destroy the land, air, and water of our natural habitat, through carelessness, ignorance and the intentional misuse of the environment. Our planet is unique ... waste. Making the problem worse is the fact that, pollution is absorbed into the beds of lakes. This is called groundwater can move all over and show up in an entirely different place, polluting a new stream. Since all water at one time or another is groundwater this is the pollution of water everywhere. Oceans have been a part of the world for an extremely long time. We were dependent on them in many ways. They regulate the temperature by storing and transporting heat. They are a huge source of minerals and food, also it is ...
- 3020: Nuclear Energy
- ... was basically another weapon of destruction. Since there was no war, the scientists who created the atomic bomb, turned this destructive power into huge plants generating "clean and cheap "electricity for the country. But this new resource brought sickness, mutations, cancer and eventually death to those exposed to high levels of radiation. Even the government declared that nuclear powers were safe and efficient. The truth is that accidents do happen at ... to reach the reactor core to cool it down and the core ruptured and leaked radioactive particles into the atmosphere. The core itself came close to meltdown and if this had happened much of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey would have been contaminated by the radioactive fallout. Although today's nuclear power plants are relatively safe the problem of accidents increases with every new plant that is built. With each new plant ...
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