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7 pages in length. In this study, the writer analyzes death records of a specific town and hypothesizes that the next 150 years will bring about a continued decrease in infant and child mortality as well as an augmentation in the number of years that people will live. A study of area tombstones is conducted and data is collected to determine common ages at which people have died over a period of about 150 years. A number of possible discrepancies are taken into account and conclusions are made with the help of supporting library research. Several illustrative charts are included. Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources.

15 pages in length. Essentially, this paper is a 'style parade' written from a business perspective - employing techniques in technical writing. The basis is the design and implementation of a call center integrating a digital telephone switch and a mainframe computer. There is an Executive Summary for the management types without the technical knowledge necessary for following the detailed information presented; a touch of business case building in the first part of the paper; and a plan of action in designing, implementing and testing the call center. Appendix A supplies a cost project plan spreadsheet for the operations personnel including accounting; Appendix B is a 4 page article written in scientific journal format for the purpose of reporting the call center's birth in a future issue of Telephony, the leading industry journal. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing training options and problems in several countries, and some of the considerations that need to be made in assessing that training. It should be judged in a value-based system that takes into account cultural differences. Not to say that there ever should be different levels of performance accepted because of cultural differences, but assessment needs to allow for differing cultural views—Southeast Asian countries may think us strange yet understand what we see as standard practice on the basis of long-standing relationships, while the countries of the emerging market of Africa simply see us as strange. Goals will necessarily require more time in those areas as both sides reach understanding about the basic beliefs and assumptions of the other. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

14 pages in length. Texas Instruments has been in the enviable position of holding the only semiconductor-specific patent addressing basic design. TI is extremely protective of their rights concerning the patent, and with good reason: semiconductor pursuits currently account for 84 percent of all of TI's business, but the patent is set to expire in 2001. While the company pursues other avenues of business in search of products and processes that can take the revenue places of patent licensing, they also pursue every method of protecting the use of the patent until the final expiration, when it becomes public domain property. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 8 page bank loan application analysis. On the surface, Century Cable appears to be a growing company with a cash flow problem. On closer inspection, however, it is apparent that they have made no attempt to strengthen their own financial position and have even allowed accounts receivable to increase by more than 30% in a single year. The company is producing material that remains unsold while orders for different types of cable go unfilled for lack of working capital, yet the business invested $110,000 in treasury bonds rather than in itself. The loan officer reviews the 5 Cs of credit and declines their request for additional credit pending the engagement of a financial manager to pull collections in line and ensure that the company's own bills are paid. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page report discusses just-in-time (JIT) business philosophy which can result in much improved cost accounting. Essentially all businesses experience some aspect of the same logistics issues, whether their business is health care, airlines, or manufacturing. More and more of those companies have come to realize that instead of cutting staff or sacrificing quality of product, JIT allows a way to save just as much money, if not more, while maintaining the workforce and the quality of the product or service. Because JIT processes as applied to inventory reduces inventory to essentially insignificant levels and groups materials according to product lines rather than operational functions, it changes what were indirect, overhead costs to direct product costs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. As multinational and global capitalism continues to develop, various global systems will become increasingly essential to its orderly progression. In order to meet these specific needs, it will become necessary to reorganize the manner by which many global standards address certain criteria with regard to structural content. The writer discusses how such global standards as currency, accounting, labor, corporate formation and the stock exchange represent integral components in the overall aspect of orderly progression; if not properly engaged, the concepts of multinational and global capitalism will not reach their full potential. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses two fictitious companies: ABC Software Solutions, a software development company, and Midnight Auto Supply, a small family-owned business with three stores. ABC is developing a system for Midnight that will integrate a number of their functions, such as accounts payable, inventory, ordering, and payroll. The system will also cut checks and print labels. A brief overview of what each component will do is provided along with the names of specific programs available on the market. The essay concludes with the programming tool ABC will use to create this integrated system. No Bibliography.

20 pages in length. The media image of New York City is one that is both intriguing and dishonest; nowhere else are there more accounts of stereotypical imagery than is portrayed within the Big Apple. A number of various entities have worked together though the decades to create the larger than life image of New York City the world has come to adopt; art, photography and film represent a significant part of that influence. When one contemplates the visual imagery of New York City as it relates to the media, one does not have to think long before a predisposed illustration comes to mind. Not unlike other victims of media influence, New York City is perceived as a twisted Mecca of entertainment, violence, self-centeredness, insanity and raw indifference. The writer discusses the various aspects of media visual imagery as it relates to New York City. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the Peter Wyden's fascinating book. This is a well-researched, scholarly, historical account, of the disastrous invasion of Cuba in the Kennedy administration, which reads as if it were a novel. Full of dialogue and description, Wyden gives the reader an insider's view of how the plans for the Bay of Pigs Invasion were carried out within the U.S. government; and, in the process, he also gives the reader a clear understanding as to how so many extremely intelligent leaders, America's best and brightest, could think that the CIA plan could work. What he succeeds in showing his readership is that even the best and most well intentioned leaders are not supermen, they are human, and as such, they are capable of error. The Bay of Pigs was-quite simply-a mistake-one of the most dramatic in U.S. history. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing Redman's account of the passage of the National Health Services Act. Eric Redman was one of Senator Warren Magnuson's crack staff of 'bumblebees,' assembled to aid the Senator's loss of grasp on the 1962 senatorial campaign. From what was then the 'old school' of politics, Magnuson's career had been distinguished by a blend of caring and common sense, and a true dedication to his constituents and to his country. Redman describes the entire dance of the passage of this bill, and gives a clear and readable picture of the country's legislative process along the way. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper focusing upon Michael Bilton and Kevin Sim's 'Four Hours In My Lai' -- a book documenting one of the American military's darkest wartime activities ever-- the rape, torture, and murder of thousands of innocent Vietnamese civilians within a one-day period. The writer attempts to evaluate the book's thesis: that is ironic how My Lai seems to be almost forgotten in today's media accounts and historical reflections upon the Vietnam war. It is almost as if the government wants us to forget how barbarically the U.S. military acted ! The horror of this particular incident is described in somewhat graphic detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Within the three hundred and 8 pages of Robert M. Citino's book entitled 'Armored Forces' exists the proof necessary to ascertain just how positive an impact the tanks played during Desert Storm. It can be argued that by incorporating the latest in military technological advancements, the soldiers of this particular war were significantly better protected while at the same time able to perform their varied and jeopardous duties. The writer discuss how the reader gains a considerably more detailed account of just how integral tanks became to the overall safety and success of the Desert Storm mission. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper on the essay by Edward Hallett Carr entitled, The Historian and His Facts. The essay examines some interesting points in regards to history and whether much of it is actual truth or simply an interpretation of the facts set before the historian. Carr sets the reader up to question any and all history they have ever been exposed to. While some facts may undoubtedly be true, all history is essentially someone else's account of the events. Everyone has their own perspective and analysis of any given event and this is bound to influence how history is recorded.

7 pages in length. Gideon's Trumpet by Anthony Lewis sheds substantial light on the story of a man who was wrongly accused and jailed for a crime he did not commit. The eye-opening account was Lewis' way of demonstrating the significant downfalls of the United States judicial system when an innocent man could not gain appropriate legal aid. The writer discusses the various nuances within the book, as well as addresses the message that it is never too late to hold out for hope, especially within a legal system that often goes awry. No other sources used.

5 pages in length. When one contemplates the rise and fall of the Cold War, there exist a number of variables that must be addressed in order to gain a comprehensive understanding. Depending upon one's interpretation, the Cold War possessed many instigators from American paranoia to a lack of mutual cooperation to the outright compromise of foreign policy. However, history has reflected myriad extraordinarily telling accounts of what actually did begin the rise, as well as the ultimate fall, of the Cold War; one only need decide which interpretation to believe. The writer discusses the rise and fall of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. When comparing Athenian democracy to imperialism, it is essential to evaluate how the two elements played out in their political history. Thucydides' account of Athenian democracy provides the reader with a significant understanding of why their democratic decision making may have been inherently flawed; if the quality of Athenian leadership was to blame; whether or not the Athenians were short-sighted or mere unlucky; as well as posits the possibility that a contemporary democracy might form similar policies. The writer addresses these issues as they relate to Athenian democratic Imperialism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page account of what is known of the life and scientific and mathematical contributions of Pythagoras. Particular attention is paid to the religious beliefs of his Pythagorean Order and how their beliefs has made it difficult to get a true understanding of Pythagoras' contributions to science and mathematics. A summary of the contributions which have been attributed to Pythagoras is included. Emphasis is placed on the Pythagorean Theorem, the principles which determine the concordant scale, and musical spheres. Information is also provided regarding current thought regarding Pythagoras' beliefs concerning vegetarianism, the human and animal soul and reincarnation. A brief overview of his ethnic origins, his birthplace, his studies, and travels is also included. Bibliography lists six sources.

The trial and death of Socrates has been documented in the writings of his admirer and student, Plato. In Apology, Plato gives an account of the trial of Socrates before the Athenian court. Socrates has been charged with corrupting the youth, not believing in the Gods of the City and changing his religious alliance to other, new divinities. This 5 page paper compares the presentation of Socrates by Plato with the Socrates of Aristophanes and asserts that by simply denying that he has corrupted the youth, asserting that he has a personal oracle to which he gives allegiance and invalidating his belief in the Gods of Athens by believing that he can prove the oracle of Delphi wrong if he can find a person who is wiser than he. Socrates, by his own defense, or lack thereof, shows himself to be guilty of the charges. No additional sources cited.

The philosophies of Socrates are presented by Plato in his rendition of the circumstances surrounding Socrates' trial and death. Socrates was given ample opportunity to escape the death sentence by escaping to Thessaly. He chooses to stay and to abide by the decision of the court, regardless that it was incorrect. He presents his arguments to his friend, Crito, when he comes to convince him to escape. Plato was making the point concerning the duty of a citizen to abide by the laws but in presenting them as he did, through the dialogue of Socrates in a fictionalized historical account, there were inherent fallacies within these arguments 5 page paper critically examines the arguments presented. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Alexander the Great has been heralded all throughout history as one of Greece's most memorable and illustrious personalities; while he was instrumental in providing leadership for the Greeks, he was also a notorious murderer who utilized his authority to put many people to death. This aspect of Alexander's persona is not readily acknowledged by typical historical accounts; however, this was a side of him that was more than apparent. Indeed, Alexander was instrumental in doing much good for the Greeks while he was alive -- having taken the throne of Macedonia at age nineteen and leading his people to triumph -- yet it seems that lately his negative contributions appear to overshadow what good he brought to the people of Greece. The writer discusses Alexander's primary achievements, focusing upon his influence on Greek law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

10 pages in length. Howler monkeys face an uncertain future with regard to species survival. The tree-dwelling, fruit-eating primates who are indigenous to Central and South America make their home far within the rain forest, where they have been met with significant hardship and population decline on account of mankind's ongoing deforestation and logging pursuits. With little if any regard for the life forms that comprise the forest's diversity, man is slowly but surely sealing the coffin on a number of animal species as he continues to demolish their delicate living area, and the howler monkey is just one whose existence is threatened. People like ethologist Robert Horwich have set in motion conservation efforts that will aid the species' eventual survival. The writer discusses deforestation, logging and conservation efforts in relation to the howler monkey. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the future of America's political parties. An old saying that holds too true is that the Democrats institute the social programs and the Republicans work them into the budget. In looking back over the decades of only this century, that rule of thumb appears to be irrefutable. The personal convictions of the individual will ensure the ultimate prosperity of his party, as there are myriad points on which the two parties hold opposing views. Voters increasingly are calling politicians to account, however, and the most assured performance review we can hand the party of our choice is that which we can deliver on election day. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

10 pages in length. In comparatively discussing two separate biographies on Woodrow Wilson, one comes to realize that there are a significant number of characteristics and subtle nuances distinctive to each biographer. For the most part, Wilson's tenure in office is correspondingly accurate and to the point in both personal accounts, particularly with regard to the stewardship theory. Where they differ substantially is with regard to the individual author's interpretation of historical events. The writer compares the two biographies as they address various aspects of Wilson's tenure. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. Just how irreparably has President Clinton's impeachment trial impacted American politics? Quite significantly, according to industry experts. The sexual scandal that led to the ultimate trial, say some, was not worth the heavy investment of time, money and political resources that were greedily consumed as a means by which to teach the president a lesson. After all, Clinton was hardly the first -- and will not likely be the last -- person in office to engage in extramarital activities. However, the other side believes that Clinton's personal deception translates directly to his professional career, surmising that if he can so casually commit such an offense, he would be just as capable of doing the same thing in the political arena. The writer discusses how the reputation of American politics has taken a hard beating on account of the impeachment trial. Bibliography lists 6 sources.