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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

5 pages in length. Virtually every service you would do at a brokerage house can now be done online. Investors can open individual and joint accounts (cash, margin, or options) as well as corporate and partnership accounts. If you are interested in custodial accounts for minors or estate and trust accounts for you or family members, that can all be completed online now. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to making important investments over the internet, and this paper will address those issues as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages. The latest technology is that of wireless e-mail capabilities. This paper gives information regarding the technology that is currently being explored, as well as the companies working in this field, the problems being incurred, and specifics to some of the programs being developed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This five-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the use of computers and the internet by English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The use of e-mail, chat rooms and spell checkers are detailed. Bibliography lists four sources.

5 pages in length. Shows how e-mail has improved the effectiveness of organizational communications by reducing paper flow and reducing meetings, as well as other positive influences. Includes an interview with a corporate manager as well as a graph. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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.

A 6 page paper discussing the high-end services available to this bank's wealthiest clients and the manner in which the bank markets those services. Some of the benefits available to wealthy clients are open to all account holders in other countries, such as a no-charge debit card linked to a cash account. Other services include asset management and broker services. The bank's valuable services truly are valuable, but it likely will need to adjust its marketing to the wealthy in order to continue to have success in attracting those customers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page report discusses the numerous components necessary to create an effective advertising campaign and the fact that an advertising agency that bills itself as “full-service” must be able to provide all components of the marketing-advertising -public relations mix. A hypothetical situation is presented in which a potential client is the local cable television conglomerate and could mean as much as an additional $1 million in the agency’s annual billables. Every member of the agency team pitching the account -- two creatives (one specializing in graphic design, the other in media art direction), the public relations director, the media buyer, the top account executive at the agency, the agency president, their associated direct-mail specialist, the finance officer, and even the agency owner, who always makes an appearance for top clients. In other words, in order to demonstrate the agency’s capabilities, a full “dog and pony show” is planned. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the book "Massacre in Mexico by Elena Poniatowska. The focus of the paper centers on the fact that Poniatowska presents numerous first hand accounts of the massacre, from both sides, and essentially leaves the reader to be judge and jury, knowing full well they will have to, for the majority of the readers, side with the notion that the massacre was wrong by all accounts. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page comparison of two classic anthropological accounts and the differences in their ethnographic styles. Outlines the contents of each account, detailing economics and non-utilitarian and ceremonial aspects of each group, and compares and contrasts the ethnographic methods used to record those accounts. Concludes that Malinowski's constant interruptions of his narration of Trobiand life to insert his ethnographic perspective illustrate the fact that narrative and ethnography are not necessarily incompatible. Malinowski in fact became a stylistic guide for subsequent anthropological works as a new-style ethnographic science. Suggests that Evans-Pritchard recorded his account in a manner which did not really differ substantially from Malinowski but in a manner which he saw no reason to justify, perhaps using Malinowski's earlier ventures into new-style ethnographic science as a guideline for his own. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the Big 5's reactions to changes in SEC auditing rules that now disallow accounting firms from acting as consultants to the same firms they audit. It has divided the industry, with the AICPA and three firms vehemently opposed to SEC interference, while the other two firms (PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young) have taken much more moderate positions and expressed disappointment that the AICPA has chosen not to "represent all its members" in the matter. The paper discusses accounting ethics and the likely implications on a global scales. Bbliography lists 9 sources.

7 pages in length. Henry Serruys' account of the Hung-Wu period (1386-1398) in "The Mongols and Ming China : Customs and History" draws upon the author's literary talents, as well as the sordid historical events that revolve around China's Mongols during this period. This detailed analysis provides the reader with a scope of knowledge both vast and explicit, with the book's aim being that of a comprehensive critical overview of how China's Mongols managed to rule for the better part of a century. Indeed, the sources upon which Serruys draw are instrumental in his ability to portray this era as one of China's most powerful. Clearly, the method by which the author assembles the work, as well as his complementary writing style, brings forth the underlying reasons that such a forceful period existed in China's past and what its people have learned from such events, which represent the book's larger issues. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Ever since man began telling tales, incredible accounts of freakish, monster-like animals have captivated and horrified entire communities. The basis for these extraordinary fabrications was the inability of early writers to distinguish between truth and fantasy. As the stories were passed down through generations, they eventually became accepted as the legends we know today. The younger years of one of mythological literature's most beloved writers – J.R.R. Tolkien – served to greatly impact this imaginative style; however, the author did not fully grasp his unique talent until the 1930s when he worked and reworked The Hobbit and ultimately came up with new ideas of mythological literature in the essay "On Fairy Stories." By this time Tolkien had come to realize that fantasy stories were plainly not primarily concerned with possibility, but with desirability. Bibliography lists 6 sources.