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Volunteerism and Seniors in Northwest Indiana, 2008.
An analysis of how non-governmental organizations and faith-based activities can combine to improve the quality of life of elderly residents in Northwestern Indiana.
1,762 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 39.95
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This paper discusses the concept and importance of volunteers in caring for the elderly. It describes the author's background in undertaking volunteer activities within Northwest Indiana and relates it to a large picture of how NGO (non-governmental organizations) and faith-based activities can combine to improve the quality of life for area residents. The paper also addresses specific concerns within the context of Northwestern Indiana, which has substantially different demographic imperatives than neighboring areas, such as South Bend, Chicago Metropolitan and the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nationwide Demographic Trends
Specific Demographics in Northwest Indiana
Specific Social Welfare Problems of the Aging
Depression
Compliance with Medical Regimens
Assisted Living Needs
Providing for Social Welfare Needs
Non-governmental Providers
Faith-based Efforts
St. Francis Healthcare Services
Catholic Charities of Gary and Lake County
Social Welfare for Seniors: A Significant Gap in Care
Conclusion
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"This network of Catholic healthcare facilities established throughout the Midwest works through its subsidiary, St. Margaret Mercy Hospital. As noted above, there is relatively little aid for seniors with significant mental and physical problems after they leave the hospital. St. Margaret Mercy focuses on patients who are based at home, but may need to have volunteers who take responsibility for the unmet psychological and social needs of elderly residents who may not have a family infrastructure.
"As we've seen above, basic needs beyond acute hospital care may be ignored amongst older patients. The St. Margaret Mercy program takes advantage of the new VAS (Advocates for Seniors Program) structure established in the State of Indiana to have volunteers spend time with, evaluate, and, when needed, represent the health and psychological interest of elderly residents."
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The Indiana Belt Line Railway, 2004.
A proposal to improve efficiency on the Indiana Belt Line Railway, while improving market penetration and customer satisfaction.
6,858 words (approx. 27.4 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 109.95
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This paper examines the effect of developing technology on the changing dynamic of the railroad system and how, although digital and wireless technologies have replaced many positions traditionally filled by staff, thereby causing downsizing, the increased levels of efficiency businesses can pursue has created jobs in new sectors, along with increased revenues. In particular, it looks at the Indiana Belt Line Railway and explores ways to increase productivity and revenue through technological advancement. It also addresses transforming the organizational culture within the Indiana Belt Line Railway in order to transform the performance of the organization.
Outline
Chapter 1: Railroad Policy Analysis
The Changing Dynamic of the Rail Industry
Mergers and Collaborations
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Opportunities Through Technological Advancements
Opportunities Through Equipment Upgrades
Internet Communications
Managing the Change Process
The Consultant?s Work: Lewin?s Model of Unfreeze, Change and Refreeze
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"At the end of the 70?s, by the time Congress reacted to the impending financial crisis, another competitor appeared on the horizon. The shipping container industry was slowly coming of age during the second half of the 1970?s decade. By the time the second wave of peacetime economic expansion hit the US during the 1980?s, the rail system was positioned to begin to make up lost ground, but not ready to capitalize on the climbing business cycle. Other businesses have made technological advances during the 60?s and 70?s which bypasses much of the rail industry. As a result, the rail industry was still at a competitive disadvantage. This time it was not due to financial controls, but to outdated equipment, lowered revenues, and degrading facilities and track conditions."
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Education in Indiana, 2006.
A discussion on public education in the State of Indiana.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper begins with a general overview of Indiana, discussing its physical geography and population. It continues to offer extensive research on the education system in Indiana. It highlights the issue with state funding for public education and expands on the income disparity. The paper also explores the issue of standardized testing and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
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"Indiana's uses a Foundation Program to provide funding to its public school corporations. Under this model, "the state guarantees school corporations a specific amount of per-pupil funding for education, which is known as the foundation level, provided that the school corporation raises a designated share of dollars through local property taxes." (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.1). In 1993, this system was changed to help target disparity between wealthy and unwealthy school districts. While the bottom up equalization still sets a minimum expenditure per-pupil target for each corporation, it also specifies that local property tax rates should be the same for school corporations with similar expenditure levels. (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3). Furthermore, the Foundation Program sets ceiling for property tax rates. (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3). Finally, these changes "allowed the foundation level per pupil to be adjusted upward for school corporations with lower socioeconomic status." (Toutkoushian and Michael, p.3)."
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Steven Lopez's "Third and Indiana", 2003.
This paper discusses the relationship of two characters and the central theme of Steven Lopez's "Third and Indiana", a novel depicting the harsh life of poverty stricken children in "The Badlands" of Philadelphia.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 0 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that Steven Lopez's "Third and Indiana" centers around a fourteen year old boy Gabriel who becomes deeply entangled in the world of drugs. The author points out that the progress of the story relies on Gabriel's relationship with Eddie, a runaway father. The paper relates that Eddie takes the place of Gabriel's father when Gabriel's other surrogate father, the drug dealer Diablo, puts a threat on Gabriel's life. The paper suggests that the bond between Eddie and Gabriel reminds Eddie of the love he has for his own children as he begins to see what happens to children raised without a father. The author concludes that the central theme of the novel is that even the worst case scenarios can have a glimmer of hope and even the most seemingly hopeless of people may still have some good in them and stand a chance of survival and success.
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"The scene in which Gabriel and Eddie sit around talking allows the reader to see aspects of Eddie's personality that he does not otherwise reveal. A failing jazz musician, Eddie is the type of guy who makes excuses for everything wrong in his life, blaming things on any outside force he can think up. For example, Eddie says that the reason he is not a rich and famous musician like his rival, Paulie Rego, is that he believed real musicians didn't get paid. It was a matter of pride that they did it for the love of music, not selling out playing for the clubs."
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Indiana Geology, 2002.
Discusses the geologic route from Indianapolis to Bloomington.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper reports on geologic feaures found between Bloomington and indianapolis in Indiana.
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Steven Spielberg's ?Indian Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark? (1981), 2005.
This paper discusses the use of symbolism to portray the stereotype of the American male hero in Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" trilogy, especially "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981).
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains that not only are there actual symbols present in Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" trilogy, especially "Raiders of the Lost Ark", such as Indiana's most feared enemy, the snake, but also the movies themselves serve as a symbol of American pop through the Hollywood's glorification and stylization. The author points out the symbolism in the main character Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, who is a young, powerful educated man, coming from a civilized background with a catchy nickname "Indy", which all heroes must, and dressed in his classic American archaeologist attire of leather jacket and bullwhip. The paper concludes that the Indiana Jones trilogy continues to be an incredible success because it is so easy for the American population to relate to Indy, a hero who never failed, and because it reflects American pop culture of adventure, power and heroism.
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"It is very possible for even one trailer that is a mere one minute and fifty seconds long, to encompass so many different symbols, that have significance all throughout the movie. The clip that portrays the most symbolism in the shortest amount of time is definitely the part of the movie when Indiana Jones finds himself fighting a town full of Arabs in the middle of a marketplace in Cairo, all in order to rescue Marion. First and foremost, this entire sequence is filmed to fully capture the role of having a damsel in distress, as Indy is fighting in attempt to save Marion. Secondly, a very apparent form of symbolism appears in the background of the shot, where the entire marketplace is full of Arabs who are all wearing turbans and sandals, a very stereotypical image of the people of the eastern culture living in that region. The most noticeable glorification of the American culture becomes very evident when Indy is facing a large Arab man with a sword, who is prepared to fight him."
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Proposal for Parking at Universities, 2002.
An analysis of the parking problems at Indiana University and the surrounding community of Bloomington, offering suggestions for the solution of the problem.
5,600 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 96.95
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This paper examines the major problems with the current parking policies at Indiana University, and Bloomington, and reports the results of a survey among many students on the same issue. The paper provides an explanation of the major issues involved, these being the inefficient structure of the parking permits, the lack of parking spaces for off campus students and residents, and the excess of parking fines paid by students, faculty, and staff. The paper outlines various solutions to the discussed problems.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Proposal for Parking at Indiana University & Bloomington
Description
Merits of Proposal
Necessity of the Project Today
Outputs Produced
Expected Outcomes
Conclusion
Budget
Appendices
Works Cited
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"During the 2000-2001 school year, IU grossed $2.2 million dollars in parking fines. Doug Porter, the Parking Operations Manager, expects that number to fall to a measly $1.9 million in the 2001-2002 school year (Hamerman, Indiana Daily Student). Figures such as these come to no surprise to students who are used to shelling out $35.00 for a ticket after parking illegally on campus. Parking at Indiana University and the surrounding community of Bloomington, Indiana is a major problem that is not being dealt with efficiently by the current Parking officials."
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Archeology in Film, 2007.
This paper examines the portrayal of anthropology and archaeology in the film "Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark" by Steven Spielberg.
1,557 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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The paper discusses the Hollywood image of the archaeologist and the discipline of anthropology. The paper defines archaeology and the role of anthropologists. The paper describes how the movie "Indiana Jones" makes archaeology look dangerous, exciting and extremely profitable while the realities of the discipline are totally different. The paper illustrates how Hollywood alters fact into fantasy to create its own version of anthropology and asserts that the character of Indiana Jones is not representative of the average archaeologist.
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"Indiana Jones makes archaeology look dangerous, exciting, and extremely profitable. The realities of the discipline are far different, as most professional archaeologists know. While Jones always finds the treasure, gets the girl, and escapes from the enemy, the real world of archaeology involves patience, long, tedious hours of digging and recovery, and more hours cataloging and indexing, often with few monetary rewards. However, discovering missing items from the past is enough reward for many anthropologists. Unlike Indiana Jones, their greatest rewards come from finding links to tie together ancient lives, rather than treasure for display in the world's museums."
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Letter Analysis, 2002.
An analysis of a letter to the editor at the Indy Star, an Indiana newspaper.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper will analyze a letter to the editor of the Indy Star, a national paper out of Indiana. By observing certain techniques of approach in the letter, we can learn how this author presents his argument.
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Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg, 2004.
A comparative analysis of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper presents a comparative analysis of two cities in regard to the current trends in economic growth or decline; economic features, both historic and cultural factors that play a role in the economic structure; and current conditions and trends such as age, race etc., that contribute to GSP. It provides a comparative analysis of the states' focus and identifies products or capital contributing to the GSP through exports or imports. The two cities are Cincinnati, Ohio, and Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
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"By far the number one impact on GSP from the Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg area has been the contribution in community revenues directly received from gambling and the Argosy Casino organization. Community leaders agree that the economic and social impact by the area's new gambling industry has benefited all. With employment figures at all time highs and local income positively effected, Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg have contributed higher revenues in per capita taxes to their respective state coffers. The area currently boasts of higher revenues in the tourism industry such as hotels, motel, and convenience stores; the local travel industry such as gas stations, restaurant and entertainment facilities. Although the gambling revenues are not a complete solution for solving all revenue problems, the Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg area are enjoying the new found prosperity."
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Case Study on Hospital Computer System, 2004.
Examines how Methodist Hospital of Indiana tries to set up and information service department.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents a case history of Methodist Hospital of Indiana and its attempt to create an Information Services Department that would meet its complex needs. The paper shows that even when a process does not go as smoothly as planned it can, with a good organizational basis and enlightened management, they eventually succeed. It discusses the implementation of a new computer system.
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Constitution Comparison, 2002.
A compare and contrast analysis of the U.S. Constitution with the Indiana Constitution.
826 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses the differences between the constitution of the United States of America and the constitution of the State of Indiana. One is a federal constitution that encompasses the general backbone of the legislative, judicial and federal system of the nation and the other abides by the general constitution along with running a constitution of it?s own for the stability and prosperity of it?s own populous. It examines the differences and similarities in structure and organization, how both constitutions respect and protect the right of its civilians and the different views on civil rights.
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"The sphere that marks the end of the US constitution and the beginning of the Indiana constitution is when the general principles and articles that apply to the whole country end and a more microscopic view to the general principles are developed to suit the temperament of the people. For e.g. according to the Indiana constitution (Article 1 section 3),?That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God, according to the dictates of their own consciences: That no man shall be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of Worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent: That no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience: And that no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious societies, or modes of worship; and no religious test shall be required as a qualification to any office of trust or profit.?. While the same right of practicing one?s religion and the rituals in it were conservatively disregarded by the American Supreme Court when in 1990 it ruled against two American Indians who religiously smoked peyote. The American perspective on many issues has been noted to be conservative."
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"St. Jerome in his Study? by Albrecht Durer.
This paper analyzes the engraving, "St. Jerome in his Study? by Albrecht Durer, which is located in the Ball State Museum of Art in Indiana and the Clark Art Institute of Massachusetts.
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 34.95
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This paper explains that Durer, a German artist who spent much time in Nuremberg, was part of the Northern Renaissance Gothic movement, which centered on Germany and the Netherlands in the 15th and 16th centuries. The author points out that this work is quite interesting because it not only shows the room in such detail, but also because of the items the artist included in the work. The paper stresses that ?St. Jerome in His Study" draws viewers into the work, giving a differing view every time they look at the piece.
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"What is so miraculous about this piece is the detail Durer showed in the room. The windows are made up of tiny circles of glass, and their shadows radiated into the room, showing their makeup and the great attention to detail. The wooden ceiling is so realistic viewers can see the knots and grain of the wood, and a variety of items hang on the back wall, indicating that St. Jerome does have other pastimes, such as gardening, to keep him busy. The dominant colors in this work are black and white, while of course there are a variety of grays used in shadow and light. The starkness of the engraving gives a high degree of naturalism and realism to the print, and focuses directly on the man and his work, which is the main subject of this work."
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Election Campaigns, 2004.
Compares the election campaigns of contenders for the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana and Florida.
2,128 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 27 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the election campaign of Democrat Julia Carson with her main opponent, Republican Brose McVey, and the election campaign of Republican Diaz-Balart with that of his main opponent, Democrat Annie Betancourt. The paper compares a variety of aspects of the campaigns, including campaign financing, platform and support, candidate profiles, media coverage, scandal, redistricting, and election results.
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"McVey ran on a platform of economic growth and job creation, stating that Indiana has been sliding compared to the rest of the nation. McVey claimed that "there are many federal issues, such as funding for transportation and airport projects to changes in the tax code, which can have an impact on Indiana's economy. 'She's been in office six years... I haven't heard one word about what Carson is doing and advocating for.? McVey also cited Carson?s votes against President Bush?s tax cut package and against ?fast-track? trade authority. McVey?s views on political issues were much more conservative than Carson?s. He supported an amendment that would make flag burning illegal. opposed partial-birth abortion, and supported the right to bear arms. McVey also supported Bush?s policies on Iraq and taxes."
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