With "Ode to the West Wind," Percy Bysshe Shelley presents a poetic prayer filled with musical metaphors and themes of death, rebirth, inspiration, and liberation. The poem possesses dynamic language to convey the formidable forces of the West Wind, autumnal energy "whose unseen presence the leaves dead Are driven" (2-3). The leaves refer not only to the literal leaves off trees but also to leaves of paper, on which Shelley conveys his messages to the world. "Ode to the West Wind" is largely a plea for both personal and universal transformation. The West Wind transforms the natural world, killing off all that is dead and decaying and making room for the "sweet buds" of Spring and the New Year (11). So too can the "breath of Autumn's being" drive Shelley's "dead thoughts over the universe," (63). Through his poetry, and renewed and revitalized by universal energy, Shelley hopes to awaken and enlighten a sleeping world. Musical metaphors link with the central images of wind and air, for

The concrete and spiritual effects of jealousy upon a relationship, in both the writings of Lady Murasaki and Junichiro Tanizaki, stress that this emotion can be destructive to the sufferer and to the inflictor. However, Murasaki's "Tale of Genji" depicts jealousy as almost a mythic force of nature that propels the plot and the titular hero's life. Some Prefer Nettles shows jealousy's effects in a far more subtle way. In Tanizaki, the forces of jealousy, as depicted in the romantic case of the hero's father, can prove restrictive and smothering to a much younger but still old-fashioned mistress. Ho

The new and exiting ways of modern day computers and their increasing proliferation have definitely transformed the human and machine identity. As Turkle indicates computers have ceased to be simple logical machines, which just did the job for us' but now have a subjective influence on us, affecting the way we think and operate. The virtual world has very much become a part of our human personality. The, virtual parlors, game rooms and other Multi user Domains which allow for simultaneous participation of people from different geographical domains have cast an new emotional identity to computers. The anonymity and multiple identities on the Multi user domains on the Internet highway has opened new possibilities for people to extend their expression in terms of multiple person

Haraway deconstructs the institution of the museum and reveals the fissures in the ideology of male discourse and the re-presentation of the world from a certain point of view and ideological bias. The museum acts as a form of legitimization and as a reality construct that represents the dominant culture. Through a wide range of interacting images and ideas, Haraway explores the museum as reality creating machine that reflects patriarchal society, In the analysis of Akeley's life, Haraway presents"polyphony of stories that do not harmonize". (35) The concept of taxidermy serves as a crucial fulcrum in this analysis; "Taxidermy was made into the servant of the real' artificial children, better than life, were born from dead matter" (38) The above statement epitomizes the tone and deconstructive nature of her central theme. This theme is the creation or re-presentation of the real within the ideolo

Introduction The issue of welfare dependency has been the topic of debate for many years. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the culture of welfare dependency and to present the available evidence on the issue. The discussion will also focus on how this topic is sociologically relevant. Finally we will state that the conclusions that we have drawn from the research. Welfare Dependency The Social Security Act of 1935 created a program known as Aid to Dependent Children. (Smith-Brandon, and Tang) Originally this program was designed to shield children from the full effects of poverty. However, in the years that followed the program has become an alternative to finding employment. (Smith-Brandon, and Tang) The article explains that "for many decades, some welfare recipients have received AFDC benefits for several generations, and they do not have to "work" for their "money" (welfare checks/benefits). Many critics have argued that the antipoverty program

White-collar crimes refer to those crimes that are committed by people who enjoy power and position in the society. These crimes are in defiance of the familiar theory that social pathology is the underlying cause of all criminal behavior. As the renowned sociologist Edwin Sutherland describes these are crimes committed by, "by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation". Money is the primary motive for white-collar crimes though sometimes the sheer thrill of gaining attention and exhibiting wizardry (code breakers and security breach) have been the motivational factors. White-collar crimes fall under a broad spectrum, which include financial misappropriation, price fixing, accounting scandals, environmental violations by corporate bodies, identity theft, security breaching by computer wizards etc. [Sutherland, Edwin H] A couple of decades back people were not so much aware about white-collar crimes. However, today there is increasing awareness among the publ

Diversity is one of those value-oriented buzzwords' that are very popular for individuals from a variety of disciplines to talk about. However, few really reflect upon the full implications of diversity in a group environment. Even within the relatively narrow confines of a homogeneous study group, diversity can have a significant impact upon the relationships of the group's membership, the group's general atmosphere and the group's social dynamics. For instance, to consider one element's impact, the element of a div

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of the anthrax attacks in the United States. Specifically, it will discuss the postal anthrax attacks and state some views on what happened. It will analyze how the government reacted, and what America learned about this attack in being prepared, the risks involved, and the overall outcome.

Discuss the difference in point of views between Hollywood, English, and Irish directors in regards to landscape and violence in Irish film' Discuss the themes and issues related to film of Celtic tiger Ireland and how do they differ from Irish films of the 1970s' What is the pro and con argument about the influence of American culture on Irish film'

Romanticism is a current that manifested itself in the late 1700s and quickly swept through Europe. One of its characteristics is its universality; its field of manifestation was widespread and went form painting, art, music to literature. The Romantic current generally has some common features that can be traced across all its areas of manifestation. I am referring here to its sources of inspiration (generally folklore and popular art) or to the nationalistic innuendos that the romantic works make (for example, let us consider the French Romantic paintings, full of such themes). Some of the Romantic works, especially the literary ones, call upon the Middle Ages as a source of inspiration, a period that best encouraged the Romantic imagination. However, one of the most important elements of the Romantic Movement is the romantic character himself. A romantic character generally has several common characteristics which make him recognizable from the every beginning. One of t

This is a paper about an article by Niall Ferguson. There is one reference used for this paper.

Mozart is undoubtedly one of the greatest musical composers in the Western tradition. Indeed, many might argue that he is the greatest classical composer to have walked the earth, period. However, some of his works are less well known than others. In particular, his Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, K.543, is among the least commonly cited in reference to his greatness. Yet the depth, and sense of gentle optimism that shines through the pieceâ€"an optimism and lightness that seems to defy the pain that Mozart experienced in his personal life, marks it as truly remarkable in many ways. According to Michael Prouty, in his Mozart Web page, Mozart was born in the year 1756 in the Austrian town of Salzburg, one of two surviving children (out of seven) of Anna Maria and Leopold Mozart. A child prodigy, Mozart learned to play the harpsichord at the age of three, and by the age of six he was writing compositions. Under the guidance of his father,

The cultivation of genetically modified food is currently one of the most contentious issues in the public forum. Polarizing the scientific community and lay public alike, transgenic organisms are hailed as a panacea by supporters, while reviled as dangerous "Frankenfoods" by detractors. Any reasoned debate, however, must take into account any potential benefits to humankind as well as the ecological impact of genetically modified organisms. Additionally, short-term benefits must be evaluated against real or potential long-term consequences of genetically engineering our food supply. Using genetics to improve the quality and yield of human food production is not a new idea. Since the advent of agriculture, farmers have recognized the benefit of interbreeding their superior animals. In the twentieth century, it became commonplace to develop hybrid plants that demonstrated the desired characteristics of both parents. This selective breeding, along with the

The receptionist position at the MRI Center is one that has produced a long string of bored individuals who were capable of presenting a caring, professional face to clients and a pleasant voice on the phone just until the novelty of a new job wore off. After realizing that the best employees in that position had been temps when the regular' employee was sick or on vacation caused a re-examination of the requirements of the position. It was determined that there were two possibilities for motivating the holder of that position to excel. The way that was rejected was the way motivational researcher Frederick Herzberg describe as making people work,' as opposed to making them want to work (Porter 1996), or at least, encouraging them to want to work since no one can make a free human being do anything. Herzberg was convinced that motivating employees by threats or promises of rewards does little to get so much as a good day's work out of the unmotivated, never mind

Americans have just witnessed what may stand in historical perspective as the onset of a new era. That is, the terrorist bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11th. The World Wars represented for most people the depth of carnage, brutality and government excess that is possible when the moral foundation of society is lost to the acquisition of power. The twentieth century brought with it a new awakening to multiculturalism as technology enabled the conceptualization of a 'global community'. The twenty- first century may well prove an era of change in power, especially in the sense of the United States as sole superpower'. Richard Ned Lebow has said, "Power is defined as capability relative to other states" (1994, p. 249). The collapse of the Soviet Union is said to have been the deciding factor in America' ascension to sole superpower' status. The problem with being at the head of the pack' is that a balance must be maintained between the use o

The decision to buy technological equipment can be a daunting experience for many people. Especially with regard to relatively new technologies, many consumers simply don't know where to start in their quest for a good piece of equipment, whatever the type. This is certainly the case with DVD recorders, which can be complex in design, capability, and function, as well as expensive. In specific, the three DVD recorders that will be discussed here include the Sony RDR-GX7, the Philips DVDR75, and the Panasonic DMR_E50S. These three models were chosen both for their relative popularity in sales, as well as their relative accessibility. According to the Web site, Deal Closet, the Sony RDR-GX7 is an excellent DVD recorder. Although it is expensive, compared to the others discussed here, the Sony allows for the different writing formats, DVD+RW, as well as DVD-R. As far as innovation goes, the Sony RDR-GX7 DVD recorder is "the world's first standalone, d

The collapse of the Hyatt Regency Walkway is one of the most noteworthy failures of modern hotel engineering, as well as a tragically spectacular sight, when viewed in still photography or moving film. The walkway was attached to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, a major hotel with a forty- story tower with extensive residence and conference facilities. The walkway was build to enable Kansas City, Missouri's numerous tourists and business travelers to take advantage of the hotel's luxurious rooms and conference facilities, without having to leave the enclosure of the hotel. Architecturally, the hotel was split into two components. These components were connected by an "open concept atrium." Within this atrium, three suspended walkways connected the hotel and conference facilities on the second, third and fourth levels. "Due to their suspension, these walkways were referred to as floating walkways or skyways." The atrium component of the hotel, while it was still standing, was said to have bo

This paper presents a detailed examination of cultural space and place issues. Using a movie theater as the exploration area the writer provides an analysis of how people use that space. The writer includes attitudes, communication methods, purchasing of snacks and use of lobby area to explore the cultural use of this space.

Deming believed that quality was an ongoing process. He further believed that quality had to be constantly evaluated with reference to both internal and external environments affecting an organization. Deming believed that management of organizations should move away from short-term thinking and rather concentrate their effort on long-term thinking. (DeVor et al., 1992) Creating a constancy of purpose towards improvement, strategy planning based on long-term goals of the organization can help enlighten the management to problems that they face. Deming believed that everyone in the organization should be involved in constantly improving the quality and value of the product not just the management. The quality improvement should not be "a fad" that the management tries to impose on the worker rather management should tray and integrates the quality principle in the minds of all workers. Workers can be given an overview

Siegfried Giedion's book about the effects of the Industrial Revolution upon humanity's personal and social space, and the discipline of architecture as a whole, is entitled Mechanization Takes Command. In his title, Giedion suggests that human beings' intimate surroundings were completely permeated and transmuted by the forces of mechanization, as generated by the mass industrialization of production and society. Ironically, the forces of humanity created the machine. The machine was supposed to make human life e

Edgar Allen Poe is notorious for his tales of terror. He often focuses on disturbing elements of the human psyche to add more fright to his stories. These elements make his characters memorable as they allow us to see the dark side of ourselves. Through the elements of repetition, attention to the senses, madness, death, and fear, Poe illustrates his style as well as his talent at writing effective tales of terror. "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" are two examples of how Poe utilizes these techniques to tell a thrilling tale. This paper will examine different aspects of these stories and how they represent Poe's writing style.

The process of production at Goodyear has undergone various process modifications and changes over the year. Goodyear has been always encouraged changes and improvements in the material procurement and tire manufacturing process. This paper will discuss the improvement in the downstream supply management of the tires to the company dealers and private tire dealers. At present, the feedback procedures utilized between dealers of the product is as shown below. [pic][pic] (IBM, 2004). The process that is set in place at this point appears to be adequate. There are however, concerns about the long -term robustness of the IT system that has been in place. Most IT systems get obsolete very fast. And ensuring the compatibility of systems is often a major consideration. Any replenishment operation has a set of processes and a pre-defined methodology for completion of a task. OEMs have def

Nature is often depicted as a source of inspiration for many writers. Percy Blythe Shelley and Henry David Thoreau express an appreciation for nature's divine power and splendor. In Shelley's poem, "Ode to the West Wind," and Thoreau's essay, "Walking," nature is presented as a divine source of rejuvenation and inspiration. In "Ode to the West Wind," Shelley reaches for transcendence that is brought about by the changing of the seasons, indicated by the winds coming from the west. These winds of "Autumn's being" (Shelley 1) signify change and the coming of a new season. For example, the poet declares that the winds, "whose unseen presence the leaves dead/Are driven, like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing" (3-4). The poet's thoughts are much like the "winged seeds" (7) that are caught in the dead of the season. The winds are seen as a driving force for the poet, indicating a natural world change. While the poet acknowledges that it is winter, he also realizes that winter generally means

Introduction The social meaning of a subculture, any subculture, has in its development two distinct and separate elements. The emergence of subculture is always a reaction against, or an opposition to a dominant culture. When a large group, typically of similar demographics, feels that the main stream culture is no longer connected to their own needs, desires, or individual experiences, this group bands together and moves toward the creation of a subculture. This is the second element of a subculture, the creation of an individual and unique cultural expression which is all their own. Rather than becoming a part of the larger social order, the group feels the need for their own cultural experiences, style or language communication, and their own social identity. Over the course of the last 4 decades, this cycle has repeated itself in three significant trends. While these three emergent subcultures are not the only three to have occurred in the last 40 years,

Introduction Looking at the opinions and attitudes of both George Bush and John Kerry has special importance in this election year. While John Kerry is not officially the Democratic nominee for President, he has obtained enough delegates to get the nomination, and it is very unlikely that the Democratic Party will choose someone else. While it is not impossible, there are no other candidates that have the charisma and character that Democrats see in John Kerry and his beliefs for this country. George Bush has a strong desire to be re-elected and so much has happened during his term in office that many people either love him or hate him, but few are undecided. This makes for what many think will be a very close election in November and it is important to examine the issues to determine where Bush and Kerry really stand on the things that matter most to Americans. For purposes of this paper, the economy will be the focus. It would have been possible to focu