The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of drug treatment centers. Specifically it will discuss the effectiveness of inpatient versus outpatient drug treatment and the success rate for inpatient versus outpatient treatment.

The objective of this work is create a North Carolina newsletter for selling land, lots and home-sites to clients searching the Internet for North Carolina property. This work will take a look at an emerging real estate market that meets the needs of Baby Boomers seeking retirement, vacationers looking for excitement and real estate investors looking to make money.

"Cyberg wear" is a company that manufactures and sells clothes and fashion accessories. Its target segment is represented by the young European women living in the urban environment, who wish to exhibit a more daring style and have the courage to wear alternative-like clothing. The style that the company promotes is highly based on innovative design. The key words that would describe the "Cyberg wear" style are "dynamic", "extravagant" and "contemporary". The company is present in Great Britain and in the following countries: Greece, Romania, Hungary, Albania, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain. Due to the cultural differences that are to be met on the market that "Cyberg wear" has chosen, the marketing strategies and tactics (including the marketing mix) have to be adapted accordingly. The product that "Cyberg wear" sells is represented by clothes and fashion accessories. They

On a cold's winter night at two A.M., I'm in my bed in a dark, dank room feeling the chills and the shakes – God I hate this feeling. Gotta go, gotta go...gotta get my smokes! Two packs a day and counting – for the last five years of my life. It all started as a joke in middle school, a childish challenge: "C'mon Homie, take a drag, be a man and feel the breeze!" Not wanting to be called a buffoon, I indulged in one of the beginnings of the rest of my life. First I hid it from Mom and Dad and ended up paying my little sister "bribes" to keep her mouth shot. Then I started buying one stick here and one stick there from the convenience store nearby owned by a Korean who sells it by the stick. Man, that's illegal but "Hey", the Korean said "it's biznez!" When I got to college and living in residence, "Wow, freedom!" I run towards the bushes on the campus grounds and puff and puff my life away. In to beer bashes and drinking sessions, I learned I craved more and felt better smoking while having my brewskis. Exams, tests and late night studi

When an organization demonstrates profits that are above average for the industry, this organization is believed to have some form of competitive advantage over the competition. Michael Porter theorized that there were two basic forms of competitive advantage, that deriving from a cost advantage and a differentiation advantage. A cost advantage occurs when an organization is able to provide a product or service with similar benefits, but at a lower cost than their competitors. A differentiation advantage occurs when an organization's product or service provides benefits beyond those of their competitors. In either case, the organization provides a superior level of value to its customers. These positional advantages are created by using resources and capabilities to either provide a differentiated offering, or an offering wi

I looked through my fingers, which I had spread across my eyes so I would not see what was before me. I closed the crack of my hands so I could only see darkness. I was five years old, covering my eyes with hands that smelled like sweat and plastic, from clutching my lunchbox with such ferocity, before I had to put my lunchbox away in my new cubbyhole. I was suffering through the first day of kindergarten. I did not want to look at my fellow students. I was sitting on a small, hard, uncomfortable chair at a tiny table in the back of the class. It was the first day that I had ever been separated so long from my parents and my home. The classroom smelled like modeling clay and newly waxed floors. It was filled with bright pictures of the alphabet and colors. But these pictures seemed sad to me, because I was away from the familiar surroundings of my room. I was trying to pretend that I wasn't in the room, but far away in a more comfortable place. The teacher was talking. I heard her

The death penalty has no place in the United States, according to Cynthia Tucker, and capital punishment "serves no good purpose." Even the most heinous crimes, such as John William King's dragging a man from his truck, don't warrant the death penalty for several reasons. First, the death penalty does not deter crimes; if they did, as Tucker notes, "This country would be blessedly crime-free." Second, a disproportionate number of minorities, the poor, and persons with disabilities h

Introduction When President Ronald Reagan uttered the sound byte, "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear down this wall!" most Americans probably expected that the new Russia would follow humbly in the footsteps of the United States in adapting not only a free market economy but also a liberal democratic system of government. Immediately before and after Gorbachev's dismantling of the Soviet Union, Russia "made dramatic progress toward a democratic order-that is, toward real elections, protections for civil liberties, and a rule of law," (Bjorkman). The end of the Cold War signified a new era in international politics, economics, and diplomacy and the relative successes of former Communist nations in Central and Eastern Europe confirmed the American belief in the salvific powers of liberal democracy. Yet most analysts have come to the unfortunate conclusion that Russia's transition from autocratic Communist state to liberal democracy stagnated years ago. Starting with Yeltsin, Russian leaders and their

Peru has been plagued by terrorist groups for decades. Recent crackdowns under the leadership of President Alberto Fujimori reduced terror-related incidents and decreased the efficacy of previously prominent groups including the Shining Path and the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement: two of the most notorious and powerful Peruvian terrorist organizations. However, a 2002 car bomb near the United States embassy in the Peruvian capital has reignited fears of terrorist uprisings in the nation. Neither Shining Path nor Tupac Amaru has any known ties to al-Qaeda and their efforts and casualties remain primarily isolated to the nation of Peru. Moreover, Shining Path and Tupac Amaru remain ideologically opposed: the former is formed on Maoist communist principles whereas the latter retains ties to Cuban-style Marxist communism. Support for the terrorist organizations is weak within Peru, but their communist ideology appeals to many impoverished peasant farmers in rural regions of the nation.

Introduction The Aflac duck is one of the most instantly recognizable characters on television today. The duck's familiar 'quack' and squawking voice-over by popular comedian Gilbert Godfrey immediately conjures up the name of the supplemental health insurance company that provides worker's compensation to injured individuals. But does clever advertising and brand awareness mean that the advertisement convinces the viewer of the need to buy Aflac insurance? Although most viewers might be familiar with the name 'Aflac' does that mean that they truly know what 'Aflac' sells as a company? Strengths The strengths of the advertisement are its catchiness and the cleverness of the advertisement's design rather than its theme. The underlying theme of the advertisement should be the necessity of worker's compensation as a part of one's health insurance package. However, the ostentatious nature of the duck makes the surface theme of the commerc

The Biblical creation myth, outlined in Genesis, has become so ingrained into the consciousness of most "peoples of the book" that the story of Adam, Eve, and the Garden of Eden seem nearly historical. Like any great myth, the Biblical creation story has become an indelible part of the Western mindset and therefore fulfills all four of the functions of myth that Joseph Campell discusses. First, the creation myth in Genesis serves a metaphysical function, by drawing attention to the mystery of creation and God's role in human destiny. Second, the creation myth serves a cosmological function by clearly referring to Semitic schematic of the universe including the amount of time it took for God to create the world. Third, like all myths, the Biblical creation story serves a sociological function in that it proscribes specific moral and ethical codes that lie at the heart of Western civilization. Finally, the myth has pedagogical purpose in pointing to potential rites o

This paper will address team teaching in a corporate training room. The literature review will provide an overview of team teaching in the corporate setting, the benefits of team teaching to companies involved and trainees, the logic behind head offices dictating location and training protocols and the benefits team teaching provides trainers and facilitators.

Hard Rock Café Singapore: Wireless Technology Innovation The first Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) opened its doors to the public on June 14, 1971, in London, England. Founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, two enterprising and music-loving Americans, HRC was an instant classic, attracting droves of customers with its first-rate, but moderately priced casual American fare, warm service and ever-present rock 'n' roll music and sensibility. Although it was initially decorated with an eye toward eclectic Americana, HRC has ultimately become the world's leading collector and exhibitors of rock 'n' roll memorabilia. Hard Rock began its global expansion in 1982, when Tigrett and Morton agreed to develop their own Hard Rock Cafes in various parts of the globe. (http://www.hardrockcafe.com) One of the franchises of Hard Rock Café is Hard Rock Café Singapore owned by HPL, the company that "owns 50 percent of HRC Holdings which holds the franchises for the operation of HRC

Marketing, the gerund of the noun referring to the marketplace, may be the factor most responsible for business success. Not confined to advertising and promotions, marketing entails an entire system of methods, techniques, and practices that help individuals or organization reach their goals. Because politicians and non-profit organizations engage in some form of marketing and promotion, marketing does not necessarily have to lead to financial profits or sales. However, boosting sales remains one of the most common goals of a marketing campaign and the definition of marketing may be distilled to simply "selling." According to the American Marketing Association's Dictionary of Marketing Terms, any "organizational function and a set of processes for creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers and for managing customer relationships in ways that benefit the organization and its stakeholders" falls under the general rubric of marketing. In other w

The idea of employee rights involves many complex issues. An employee's right to a workplace free of discrimination and harmful environmental factors is obvious. Yet, other issues surrounding privacy, personal expression, and communication monitoring are not as clear-cut. While employees may feel that they have the right to express their opinions and use business communications while working, not only may they be fooling themselves but they are acting in a way that is unethical. While businesses do not have the right to control employee behaviors outside of the workplace, they do have the right to monitor and control communications and employee actions during paid time. As such, employees have the right to reasonable expectations in terms of communication, yet cannot (within limits) ethically demand a right to privacy, private communication, or personal expression while they are utilizing business property or on business time. Workplace privacy has been a hot issue in the last decade

Cutbacks in any industry or firm stem from political decisions and can significantly alter the function, outlook, and efficiency of an organization. Along with the disruption in labor and labor relations, cutbacks also affect the quality and delivery of services. Nowhere are cutbacks felt as poignantly than in the arena of health care, when decreased staff support, medical services, and medical equipment can cause clients enormous physical and emotional hardships. The health care administrator juggles her obligations to health care workers and clients: the profession of public administration in the realm of health care has therefore entailed personal sacrifice, critical and creative thinking, and improved managerial and technical skills. Through the effective management of the changes that take place in an atmosphere of health care cutbacks, an

Judaism, the world's oldest monotheistic religion, has many things in common with other religions. The Ten Commandments, the belief in one God, the observances of rituals, and the varying levels of adherence among its followers tie Judaism to other religions such as Islam and Christianity. Judaism has its roots with the patriarch Abraham with whom God formed a Covenant and to whom God had directly spoken. This covenant was enacted about 2,000 years before the birth of Christ became the standard for the zero date on the calendar. Another five hundred years or so saw the enslavement of Abraham's descendants in Egypt. With the leadership of Moses, these descendants were released by Pharaoh, escaped slavery, and were led back to the land of Canaan. Moses also delivered the famous Ten Commandments to his people that are still widely observed by maj

Judaism is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, monotheistic religion in the world. The founding father of the faith, Abraham, denounced the polytheistic idol worship that was prevalent throughout the Middle East around 4000 years ago. Abraham is still hailed as the father of Judaism and along with his son and grandson is one of the three patriarchs of the religion. It was Abraham who entered into the first covenant with God, and God promised Abraham that his progeny would inherit the Promised Land in exchange for his faith. The concept of covenant (b'rit) remains central to the Jewish tradition, signifying the personal and binding relationship between God and the Jews. Abraham and his wife Sarah could not bear children, but social customs permitted Abraham to bear a child by Sarah's handmaiden Hagar. Abraham's first son by Hagar, Ishmael, is commonly recognized as the father of the Arabs. When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah 90, God granted them another son who would be named Isaac. Abraham, Isaac, and Isaac's son Jacob are known as the three patriarchs of Judaism. Ja

Globalization is an umbrella term for a complex series of economic, social technological, cultural and political changes seen as increasing interdependence, integration and interaction between people and companies in disparate locations.1 The most characteristic feature of globalization is that it can influence any process or phenomenon in any part of the world. Rapid development of international trade and growing concernment of information transfer have made even most conservative countries follow the rules of global processes. Human resource management (HRM) is one of those phenomenons that possess property to change under the influence of globalization. HRM is both an academic theory and a business practice. It is based on the notion that employees are firstly human, and secondly should not be treated as a basic business resource. HRM is also seen as an understanding of the human aspect of a company and its strategic importance2. According to this approach employee has an ability

Beauty, an essential component of (the social) life and often a criteria by which people are judged and labeled, has many aspects and it is very difficult to point out the exact feature which makes a person or an object beautiful. Regrettably, in most cases, beauty is understood as regarding physical appearance exclusively. At first, Alice Walker, the main character of "Beauty: when the Other Dancer is the Self", had the same conception about beauty; as a little girl, she considered herself to be the best looking member of her family: "Take me, Daddy," I say with assurance: "I'm the prettiest!" (Walker,1983). The fact that she was beautiful, and that she considered herself so, gave her confidence and self respect. She clearly remembers how she could give impeccable speeches: "Naturally I say my speech without stammer or pause, unlike those who stutter, stammer, or, worst of all, forget. This is before the word "beautiful" exists in people's vocabulary, but "Oh, isn't

The recent war with Iraq has been on the minds of people all across the world since well before it started. Many are worried that the United States will be seen as being too controlling, and that it should let the Iraqi people work out their own problems. Others, who are concerned about the threat of terrorist activity in this country and others, stick with the belief that the United States was right in their attempt to remove Saddam Hussein from power. Regardless of which opinion one holds, there are theorists, both classical and modern, who have strong views on war. This is largely due to conflict theory, which is that life is largely characterized more by conflict that it is by consensus. Those who uphold this theory have different ways of looking at it, and the purpose of this paper is to look at classical theorists such as Karl Marx and Max Weber, as well as modern theorists such as Ralph Dahrendorf, and Lewis Coser. The different views they have of conflict theory will then

The Unvanquished is believed to be one of the lesser works of William Faulkner on the grounds of its failure to internalize emotions or offer rhetorical descriptions of war. While there are many ways to study this novel and many reasons can be presented for its inferior status among other Faulkner's writings, I feel that The Unvanquished is a typical Faulkner story presented in a more stoic manner keeping with the character of the protagonist Bayard. The fact that Bayard believes actions are superior to words may not have done well with the readers, but it actually offer a more in depth study of war than in other works by the author. In the days when The Unvanquished was written, there was a whole section of literature especially fiction devoted to the Civil War. Some of the writings were highly acclaimed for their vivid descriptions, their war rhetoric, its impact on people and the internalization process carried out through language. But all these novels were replete with wa

Although well-meaning, Cotton Mather's The Negro Christianized reveals the ways Christianity was used to justify the practice of slavery in the United States. The Negro Christianized can therefore be approached as a primary source historical document illustrating the nature of the master-slave relationship and of the methods used to induce social control. Because Mather appears humane and treats his slave with a modicum of civility, he excuses h

Introduction A study by the U.S. Justice Department reports that about 3 percent of college women experienced a completed and/or attempted rape during the current college year. That accounts for about one out of four or five women on campuses. The report, The Sexual Victimization of College Women, offers a comprehensive look into the prevalence and nature of sexual assault occurring at American colleges. The data show that about 1.7 percent of female college students were victims of a completed rape, and about 1.1 percent of the victims were attempted rape. However, about 95 percent of these rapes go unreported, especially when the victim knows the rapist. The reasons for keeping quiet include guilt, embarrassment, trauma, fear of reprisals and/or not being believed because of alcohol use or knowing the assailant. Some women even think that it is not serious enough a crime to report. In addition, universities are not doing all they can to address the problem. Only about a third of s

On July 1st, 2006, federal legislation was passed reauthorizing Medicaid to require proof of citizenship, for those wishing coverage. Changes to Medicaid regulation 435.406 affect a variety of stakeholders. This exploratory paper will look at the changes to the regulation and how these changes affect legal immigrants, illegal immigrants, healthcare organizations, and the general public, both locally, here in the state of Massachusetts, and nationally. The social problem that this legislature was intended to address will be discussed, as well. The benefits and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses, of this new legislation will be analyzed. What feasible strategies and interventions might improve the policy's response to the needs of families being served or left out, by this change, will be explored. Those who benefit from this change, and those who are disadvantaged by it will be identified, as well as whose voice dominated on this particular issue of immigration reform, will be noted. Lastly, this paper will discuss who might support the policy recommendations and who might resist the implementation of these changes and strategies for improving effective and efficient implementation.