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This 11 page paper investigates Citigroup Inc, the name that emerged from the merger between Citicorp and Travelers. Sections include: a general overview of the banking industry, historical overview of Citicorp, the Board of Directors, major top executives of the new corporation, subsidiaries, a narrative describing the co-CEOs of this megacorporation, and the stock share prices for the first week of each month during 1998. Citicorp was already one of the world's largest credit card companies and Travelers Group was one of the largest insurance companies. Together they have formed one of the world's largest financial services company. The 'marriage,' which included the two CEOs to jointly lead the new corporation has not been without problems. Due to changes recently made, they may now be on the way, however, to a much smoother operation as well as to greater profits. 1 illustration. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

5 pages in length. The staple of Americana -- the circus big top -- represents some of the most cruel and despicable situations to ever infringe upon an animal’s rights to its own life. As children, people are brought up to enjoy the circus and its ability to display animals most would otherwise never have an opportunity to see. Whether those are scores of exotic animals or the basic elephant and monkey who pass through in traveling circuses, the tortuous lives these imprisoned creatures are forced to lead behind the scenes are a secret part of Americana that is rarely noted and even less often seen. The writer discusses abuse as it relates to circus animals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Dell and how the company has risen to the top of an industry. Its strategy is assessed and used as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

11 pages in length. Watergate proved to be the most significant turning point in the life of America's thirty-seventh president, Richard M. Nixon, as well as one of the significant turning points in American politics, as well. The scandal that took place in 1972 at Washington, D.C.'s Watergate apartment and office complex became the president's worst nightmare, inasmuch as he was caught virtually red-handed as the primary conspirator in the Democratic National Committee headquarters break-in. This infamous occurrence sparked an investigation that uncovered secretly made audio tapes of conversations that Nixon had with several top-positioned government employees attempting to secure Nixon's re-election by illegally – and unethically – infiltrating the opposition's home office. Indeed, Nixon's world came crashing down when the investigative trail lead directly to his authorization of such damning activity; it would take two years after this discovery for the president to resign in order to avoid being impeached. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines what one could gain or experience through visiting the Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza and climbing to the top of the El Castillo pyramid. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. When assessing the impact that film has had upon the women's movement, it is not difficult to name at least a dozen examples off the top of one's head; indeed, the power of women is the primary focus of myriad films. Two in particular – Truman Capote's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard" – address several elements of the women's movement within their somewhat related themes. Upon researching the historical backgrounds of the films, reading reviews and other writings pertaining to them, one can readily surmise that there are many facets to being a woman, some that are quite blatant, many more that are both subtle and fundamental at the same time. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing factors and processes involved in making decisions that will support overall strategic planning. Strategy addresses what will be done; tactical planning addresses how to accomplish what has already been decided. Organizations devote excessive time to planning and often use outdated information on which to base their decisions. Top-performing companies spend far less time, use better information and gain more profitable results. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 20 page report discusses one of, if not the single most, respected and powerful financial institutions in the world. The bank’s history and the scope of what it has accomplished are significant when examined under any type of scrutiny. Citibank’s goal is to offer its customers an “unsurpassed range of products and services in capital markets, transaction services and financial markets.” This report examines the ways in which the organization meets that objective and discusses a number of other aspects relating to the operation and management of one of the world’s top financial institutions. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses a company that is in dire need of change in order to stay on top of the technological age. The paper presents one of many problems, and also suggestions for implementation that would enable the company to run more smoothly. Bibliography lists sources. RAginorm.wps

A 6 page paper evaluating the long-term performance of this mutual fund. Investing in major drug firms, health service organizations (i.e., HMOs) and medical equipment manufacturers and distributors, this fund shows promise for continued growth regardless of whatever level of volatility exists in the stock market at any given time. This fund consistently has been rated in the top ten performing mutual funds since 1986, not only overall but in all categories of one, three, five and ten years, averaging more than 26 percent return annually for five years. The paper concludes that this fund is a wise choice if the investor is seeking a proven fund with the objective of long-term growth. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Manes and Andrews’ 1993 biography of Microsoft’s Bill Gates. The 1993 biography “Gates: How Microsoft’s Mogul Reinvented an Industry” by Stephen Manes and Paul Andrews tells the story of the rise of Bill Gates and his company Microsoft during the early years of the computer software industry. The book is lengthy and does have several personal insights offered on Gates in the authors attempt to humanize the man deemed as America’s richest man. Manes and Andrews know a great deal about the computer industry and therefore this results in a great deal of detail about Microsoft and the industry and leaves less room for information about its central character, Gates. Nevertheless, the book still does Gates justice in revealing his motivation, competitiveness, work ethic and energy which led him to the top of his industry despite surrounding controversy, tradition and competition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper comparing three Microsoft operating systems: Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 98 SE (Second Edition). A comparison of three Microsoft operating systems, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) is best done through a comparison of firstly their system requirements which are the basics needed in order to run the system and secondly the features of the systems. The systems are based on the evolution of the Windows packages in which Windows 98 was originally an upgrade from Windows 95; Windows 2000 and ME (Millennium) was further an upgrade from Windows 98 and Windows NT; and lastly, Windows XP is still again above Windows 2000 but incorporating all of the top features of those operating systems which preceded it in addition to more comprehensive features regarding reliability, remote access and network administration among others. Not surprisingly then, each system higher within the evolution of the Windows family consists of considerably more features but also considerably higher system requirements in order to run the operating system. Professional versions also include more features which are dedicated to network capabilities and business applications and therefore the requirements and features are considerably more so than those of any Home versions of the product. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the top-ten salaries of National Football League quarterbacks and then considers the ways in which they represent some of the most fundamental econometrics of the NFL. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing colonial Latin America in relations to the patron-client relationship and social classes. While colonial Latin America was segregated into a hierarchy of social and class systems with the Spanish elite at the top, the maintenance of the system was possible by the textured social networks within communities which existed before the introduction of the Spaniards but nevertheless added the elite Spaniards as the ruling class. The Spaniards did their best to degrade the culture of the Native Indians by introducing Spanish customs and religion and separating the communities into barrios however although the Indians observed these new customs in a public sense, their private identity still contained traditional cultural, familial and social elements. Largely the Spanish elite ruled with stability based on the belief in the class system which expected them to manage the communities with justice. When that expectation failed however, consensus among the lower classes was obtained and riots ensued which led the way to eventual independence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

6 pages. The BMW M3 has been the subject of many articles and consumer report studies recently. Rating cars is not only just an annual task for automotive journalists but it is also a subject which auto enthusiasts look forward to eagerly each season. Did their favorite car make it to the top? What did the critics have to say about it? And do these opinions agree with those who actually own these cars? This paper focuses on the BMW M3 in the sports car class. For those who own the BMW M3 it is likely they will claim that hands down it is the best sports car they have ever driven. Although not all of the auto magazines rated the BMW M3 as number one, most owners will disagree. The BMW M3 has everything a driver wants in a sporty car. By looking at several magazine articles and talking to drivers of these well-made and handsome cars, it is easy to conduct our own survey. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

In three pages William Bratton’s memoir on his tenure as New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s first police commissioner is reviewed. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.

For as long as mankind has lived within a more communal environment, the split between a relative handful of ruling public figures and their huddled masses has been both palpable and pained; those few in charge were forever in possession of the greatest wealth compared with the general populace who typically eked out a meager existence. This reality has not changed much over the centuries with the same handful of power mongers controlling the distribution of wealth of an entire country, often reserving the greatest financial rewards for themselves without even a thought for how such actions impact the greater good of society in particular and the entire human race in general. 5 pages in length. 3 sources are cited.

A 6 page paper which examines the feminine perspective and the material perspective in film, as well as one television show. The works discussed in regards to the feminine approach are “Babette’s Feast,” “Top Gun,” “Sanjuro,” and “The Birds.” The materialism perspective discusses “City Lights,” “Citizen Kane,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou,” and the Miami Vice episode titled “Trust Fund Pirates.” Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page overview of the history behind Medicare. The author asserts that to find a solution to Medicare's current problems we must examine both the similarities and differences between the era in which Medicare was initiated and today's environment. We must be cognizant of just who the current stakeholder is and constantly remind ourselves of how important they are. To fully assess Medicare and the potential impact its fall would have it is prudent to obtain input from these stakeholders, evaluate that input, and initiate measures which have the most likelihood of stabilizing the top heavy system and halting its rapid spiral to the bottom. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages. The Department of International Business at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte is easily considered one of the top in its field. With experts in the field of international business on staff as well as award winning publications and website information, this prestigious department is more well known than its humble beginnings would suggest. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

(5pp) One of the wonderful things about old-fashioned roll-top desks, was that there were many cubbyholes for sorting out "things;" then if there was still too much mess, one had the option of just pulling down the top cover and hiding it all. There are times when we hope that is true with the arts-that it can be arranged and ordered, and that which we do not understand, can simply be covered, or hidden. Artistic "modernism" was not content with historic pigeon-holing and sought to give voice to individualism, and expression to that part of our world that was locked between two world wars. The work of Baudelaire and Rilke in the Moderist framework will be considered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages. Dell Computer Corporation is one of the top organizations in its industry, with a large range of products ranging from desktop computer systems to notebooks, servers, workstations, peripherals, as well as a wide range of software and support systems. This paper compares the performance of this company since last year, with a thorough analysis of the financial statistics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Amazon.com's current position by means of a SWOT analysis. Amazon.com leads all other online booksellers, if not in profit than at least in recognition. It is the most visited site in the US and is one of the two or three top sites in Great Britain, France, Germany and Japan. The company has yet to show any business results but loss, but investors and management alike believe the losses are over. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. American Airlines is one of the world's most well-known passenger airlines. In today's highly competitive airline market, American clearly stays near the top in its field. But as technology progresses, so do the social implications and problems associated with getting travelers safely from point A to point B. This paper reflects on these and other issues and how the Airlines deal with them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 16 page paper discussing health care in "the health state." It ranks at the top or bottom of all national lists, and in all categories aside from those of cost, its position is determined by which position can be considered as being the most favorable. As example, Hawaii is first in average life span, 48th in cancer occurrence. These grand results come at substantial financial cost, however, and Hawaii is struggling with keeping health care accessible to all while also ensuring the financial health of providers. The purpose here is to examine the current situation. Seven figures. Bibliography lists 12 sources.