Refuge College Essays Samples For Students

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

One of the long debated questions in America’s quest for secure energy sources is whether or not to drill for oil in Alaska’s National Wildlife Refuge. The skyrocketing rise in oil prices, global extremism, civil and political conflict in the Presian Gulf region, and recent moves in Congress have placed added pressure on the question of whether to allow oil exploration in the refuge (Kotchen, Burger, 2001, p. 4720).
Lying on the northern fringe of the North American continent, spanning from the Brooks Range area to the Beaufort Sea, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the ...

Introduction

Evidence takes many forms depending on the trials. Many cases use scientific as well as forensic types of evidence in proving innocence or guilt. Scientific evidence relates to trials in that the evidence is hypothesized, tested, and accepted among the members of the scientific community. Most forensic evidence is scientific, including DNA matching, hair/fiber evidence, and fingerprint identification. Evidence is important in the running of cases as well as ensuring that justice is properly served.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is defined as any coerced or forced sexual behavior or contact that occurs without consent from one of the parties. Some of ...

In the literary works “The American Dreams” by Genghis Lotus and the “city of refuge” by Rudolph Fisher, both authors seem to express the hope in the American Dream that is not easily fazed. The poem is not set in a specific state in America but focuses on the opportunities that are possible for those in America whether born there or migrated in from another country. The short story “city of refuge” is based on an African American who has moved in to New York from North Carolina to escape mob justice for shooting a white man. In the poem, the ...

Syrian Migration Crisis to Europe

In this paperwork, I am going to discuss about the recent Syrian migration crisis to Europe- specifically Germany.
Currently, it is estimated that millions of Syrians have escaped their homes because of the ongoing civil war that started in March, 2011- according to UNHCR report; over 4.25 million are dislocated within Syria (McFarland 139). Germany is one of the major target states for Syrian immigrants seeking refuge in Europe. In terms of applications for asylum, it holds the largest share compared to the rest of the European countries. Germany has, always, had a welcoming heart for visitors. Recently, the ...

Before understanding Buddha as one of the three jewels, it is first necessary to discuss the term “Three Jewels,” or “three treasures.” The jewel is something that is very precious. It is the Buddhists belief that the three fundamental teachings of Buddhism are very precious like jewels and for being Buddhist, the person has to take refuge of the three jewels. 'For lay follower and monastic alike, the three 'jewels' remain powerful objects for the ritual and devotional expression of their faith. ‘(“The Foundation of Buddhism” in Gethin, p.168) Taking refuge means taking shelter of the three jewels. 'Going ...

“Living in Limbo: Mandatory Detention of Immigrants Under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996” by Amy Langenfeld

In this article, Langenfeld (1999) discusses the history of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996, and the social implications of the 1996 reforms. According to Langenfeld (1996) the 1996 reforms were the meticulously revised earlier forms. However, the implementation of the 1996 reforms was criticized due to some of the policies apparently violating international human rights. To be specific, the 1996 reforms included a mandatory detention of suspected illegal immigrants for a time interval ranging from several days to several years in detention facilities and prisons. Moreover, Langenfeld (1999) describes the quality of living of immigrants, ...

1 & 2. Classes of contents of hazards and their definitions, as stated under section 6.3.2 of the NFPA 101 code.
According to NFPA101, the hazard of contents has three categories. These classes are based on the level of a combustion of the materials in a room. These categories include: the high hazard, the low hazard and the ordinary hazard. High hazard contents are areas that can self-propagate fires. High hazard contents are those that in case of a fire outbreak, it can easily and readily spread. The materials are highly combustible. In cases of fires, explosions are likely.
The ...

Buddhism is a religion that began more than 2500 years ago in India, that was taught by a man known as the ‘the Buddha.’ The Buddha presented his teaching as a way to overcome suffering through personal efforts (Fisher 135). He emphasized that by understanding the way in which we cause our own suffering, we are able to liberate ourselves from the suffering that plagues us. This implies that the human being is fully responsible for the happiness in his life, or the absence of happiness. Buddha brought about the Dharma, which acted as core of the teachings which he sought to ...

There is a strong relationship between the Paris Talk and the preservation of wetland in Oregon. This is evident by the great war which has emanated between the climate change regime and the ranchers of Oregon. This conflict started when a game reserve was established in Malheur. The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge was established in Oregon, United States (Killeen). This prompted a war between the federal enforcement officers and the ranchers. The ranchers wanted their land so that they could continue rearing their livestock in an open field. On the other hand, the regulators had to grab the land ...

The notion of ‘space’ in art and architecture was a highly debated topic especially since space is a rather abstract and cannot be seen by naked eye alone. However, every place has space for it interacts with every works of art whether it is sculpture, painting, or landscape. Space is a void that revolves around the objects; it cannot be seen yet it can greatly affect the resulting image of the work. Functional space in Tanner and Jamison landscapes mimics the minimalist style. Minimalist style emerged in the first half of the 20th century, its design characterized by limited ...

When James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States of America, said that Public Lands are public resources that ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the people several years ago, America was still a young nation hovering around the Atlantic Coast (Scott). None could have foretold that disputes over public land rights will plague the nation for a greater part of the 20th century. To the West, North, and South stretched broad swaths of unexplored wilderness, territories begging for exploration and conquest (Scott). Like great civilizations before it, America spent the first years of ...

‘Murder in The Cathedral’ is a historical play written by T.S. Eliot. The events are centered around the murder of the Archbishop Thomas Becket of Canterbury. The play is set in December 1170 during a time in England when England was embroiled in deep historical and political turmoil. King Henry II had appointed Sir Thomas Becket as The Archbishop but soon they had a falling out over what law should deal with a member of the clergy who had committed an unholy act against God and the church. The king could be heard shouting at the top of his voice for someone to ...

The Asian immigration is composed of two main eras, that is, the post 1965 immigrants and the post 1975 refugees. The immigration effect areas a result of both voluntary and involuntary aspects of life in their own countries of origin. The immigrants bearing the Asian identity have en flowing into the US constituting more than 40 percent of the total immigrants in the US. In relation to the post 1965 immigrants, the immigrants came from countries like China, Taiwan, Korea, japan and Philippines. The Chinese composed most of the Asian immigrants in the United States who were after the gold ...

The Economy and the Environment

The debate on environmental policy has been ongoing for some time now. However, this debate has never been as controversial as it is today. There have been attempts to roll back years of environmental legislation and regulation, and there have been moves toward environmental deregulation in a number of statehouses across the United States. These efforts are being driven by the belief that years of creeping environmental controls has negatively impacted the economy and weakened economic competitiveness. Many state governments are still coming to terms with recession of the 1990s and they hope that doing away with environmental regulations will ...

Coming into Language is an autobiography by Jimmy Baca that is used to depict the power of being literate. The author illustrates the life of a young illiterate Hispanic male who had to struggle through life in school, at work place and even unable to be stand up for his right to freedom. He compared his life when he was illiterate and when literate and shows the obvious benefits of being literate against the disadvantages of being illiterate. This is a story of hardship and gloom that ends in a triumph as the character is able to overcome his ...

Miopithecus ogouensis – Gabon talapoin

The Gabon talapoin (Miopithecus ogouensis) is a small species of monkey found not only in Gabon but in other African countries including Angola, Congo, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its range includes the Ogooue River, after which it was named but extends to other riparian habitats from the equatorial forest zone south of the Sanaga River in southern Cameroon to other tributaries of the Congo River including the Lefini and Almira Rivers .
Although the monkey is listed as being of least concern in the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species , it is suffering significant wide-ranging habitat decline. Nowak has found ...

Essay 1

Introduction
Maurice Cranston expressed skepticism over the status of social, cultural, and economic rights as genuine human rights. Cranston gave various objections for the status of social, cultural, and economic rights as genuine human rights. The context in which these reasons are best understood is the context in which the concept of genuine human rights is understood. This paper explores the reasons for which Cranston denies the social, cultural, and economic rights the status of genuine human rights. This feat will be achieved by considering the concept of genuine human rights.
Cranston makes two significant objections to the status ...

The conflict between the Israelites and the Palestinians is due to struggle for land and territorial boundaries. They both believe that the land belongs to them. Israelites believe that the land they are fighting for, called Israel, is theirs and they are entitled to it. On the other hand, the Palestinians believe that they are entitled to the land, called Palestine. Both the sides claim over the same land, only that they call it different names. The Palestinians believed that the land was given to them by Allah, and therefore it is rightfully theirs. The Israelites believe that God ...

Every country exhibits two kinds of economy, these are the formal and informal economy. However, the formal sector is the most important for every country. It's what determines the country’s position of development as well as growth. Formal economy is made up of all the sectors of the economy that can be taxed. The formal jobs which contribute towards the growth and development of the country and are taxed to make up this kind of the economy. They include companies, industries, big businesses and some medium-sized and small corporations. So long as they pay taxes, the business no ...

Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes are two great American poets who were concerned with the future of America. In the poem “I Too (Sing America)” Hughes describes a segregated and not perfect America, a world divided by color rather than ideas and freedom. Whitman imagines a brighter future of America in the poem “One Song, America, Before I Go”. Both poems describes and yearns for a better human experience in America. This papers seeks to examine and explore the depiction of America as a place with the potential for freedom and equality. It further explores the treatment of the ...

Nationalism is defined as the devotion that a particular person has towards his country. It is widely described as a sense of belonging that many people feel important. This sense of belonging allows the person to put primary interest to the nation. Many historians differentiate nationalism from patriotism by saying that nationalism is a state of belonging that people have over a country that is not yet free while patriotism is the love and loyalty for a country that is free. Arab nationalism is the state that arose among the Arab-speaking nations which felt the necessary urge to unite ...

Internal Displacement and Statelessness; the theory and practice

Internal Displacement and Statelessness; the theory and practice

Introduction

The Refugee Convention of 1951 defines the term ‘refugee’ in words that are very much self-explanatory when it says that a refugee is an individual who “owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.”
The people who have to flee their homes and sometimes their countries face challenges that ...

Unfortunately, since the time America began being colonized by the British, settlers showed they were adverse to anything new or different. The trend continued as native-born Americans continued to tend the land, waging a war against Native Americans, otherwise known as Indians . Native-born Americans further showed their intolerance for others, as well as how susceptible the country’s population was to stereotypes when they began partaking in the slave trade in Africa in an effort to jumpstart the nation’s farming industry. It was no surprise, then, when between 1880 and 1924, political and comedic efforts were made to ...

The effect of Syrian refugee wave on the European labor market

Syria is a country in the Middle East, and the civil war between the ruling government of Syria and the rebels started in 2011. The war killed many Syrians, and many fled the country to escape violence. In addition to civil war, the militant group ISIS in Syria has done awful violence to men, women and children. According to the figures obtained in 2015, ~4 million Syrians have sought for refugee status with the United Nation, and ~ 9 million refugees have fled home in Syria since 2011 (Syrianrefugees.eu, 2016). Many OECD countries have scaled up their refugee intake and ...

The history of the close relations between Judaism and Islam started with the emergence of the latter. The activity of Judaic communities in the area of the origination and foundation of Islam appeared quite high. In the Arabia on the 6-7th centuries, Judaism had mostly a proselytizing character, and the Judaic communities in Hijaz and Yemen included ethic Arabian people that were converted to Judaism. After the year of 622, in the city of Medina, many Judaic and Islamic communities were merged with each other to establish a united faithful society (Aharoni, Aḥituv 136-138). Mohammed hoped for the ...

Working in human services allows an individual to help almost everybody. When deciding what institution or organization to open and who to help, the options are limitless. Too often, the invisible individuals are still left on the margins of society, unfortunately. The minorities, those who do not speak English, the hearing impaired and disabled, and children are often forgotten. Unfortunately, resources for children who are homeless are often forgotten, perhaps because nobody comprehends this happen, or wants to admit it is an issue that faces society. The reality is over two million American children were homeless in 2014, making ...

My research covers on the topic about overpopulation in sub-Saharan Africa. Overpopulation is a condition whereby the number of the existing human population supersedes the carrying capacity of the planet. This condition is usually undesirable in nature. All over human history, birth rates have always equaled death rates maintaining a sustainable growth rate.
My intention to research on overpopulation is based on how serious this issue is especially on the African continent. Overall, overpopulation poses a big problem in different fronts. It is a major cause of poverty, malnutrition and underdevelopment (Logan, 1991). This is especially so in Sub-Saharan ...

Lineage, birth and childhood

Muhammad was son of Abdullah who was ultimately a descendant of Adam. While his mother Amina was pregnant she came across a divine message which said that she was bearing God’s messenger and was supposed to name him Muhammad. Muhammad’s father died shortly after his birth and he was brought up under the guidance of his grandfather, Abd-Muttalib who roped in foster mothers for the child. The boy Muhammad was then nurtured via humans who found him deserving enough for the futuristic role (Peters, 45). Muhhamad told about himself that his heart was deprecated of any black ...

Introduction 2

The Impact of Insurgency Efforts During the Vietnam War 3
External Sponsors of Insurgency Movements 6
Conclusion 10

Works Cited 13

Introduction
Among the many lessons to be learned from the Vietnam War is that counterinsurgency efforts must be stopped, but it is growing increasingly difficult to do so. Fanatical individuals who are deeply devoted to their cause often head insurgent movements. Unless an equally fanatical force on the other side exists, the necessary division of labor between external sponsors and clients states in the prosecution of counterinsurgency simply cannot be met. The issue of insurgency is not unique to the United ...

Introduction

When calamity strikes, people usually rely on hospitals and other health facilities to serve as a place of refuge. However, in some cases, like what happened in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans killing hundreds of people and total damages amounting to billions of dollars. Almost 80% of the New Orleans were covered with flood, making it the largest residential disaster in the history of the United States.

Reflections from the Book “Five Days at Memorial”

Prologue
After reading the prologue of the book, several questions race through my mind. Among those questions include the decision that prompted doctors to evacuate the very sick patients last ...

The three short stories present in The Suicide Club, although can be read as standalone pieces are woven to create a larger plot. The larger plot revolves around the work of Prince Florizel of Bohemia and Colonel Geraldine, his assistant and their quest to finally toppling the unnamed president of the Suicide Club. The main reason why they wish to destroy the mentioned organization is that it gives men with ways to escape their disastrous, dysfunctional and unhappy loves without the threat of over self-destruction. One of the underlying themes in Robert Louis Steven’s novel is the theme of ...

Introduction

Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart takes us through the life of a typical Nigerian life and family. This is all about inclination to traditional believes, family values, relationships and the daily struggles to make a living. Western civilization and religion has also been addressed with the villagers and missionaries facing the challenge of abandoning their beliefs to embrace Christianity. Tradition has always been part of many African nations that consider it a unifying factor. Despite some of the beliefs and practices that are considered inhuman and selfish, some aspects of the tradition play an important role in unifying the factor. Most ...

Are you one of those adventurers who are planning to climb Mount Everest to reach the highest point on earth? You may have to change your plans already. Mount Chimborazo, located in the Cordillera Occidental, Andes Mountains, Ecuador has been found out to be the “Highest Mountain above the Earth’s Center”. Although, Mt. Everest has the highest altitude, Mount Chimborazo is said to be higher by at least two (2) kilometers than Mount Everest due to the “equatorial bulge” of the earth. (geology.com, 2014)
Mount Chimborazo is an Andean stratovolcano in Central Ecuador. It is also the ...

Korea is a small country that is located in Asia. It is a country surrounded by China in the west, Russia to the north and on the eastern side of it lies Japan. The peninsula of mountains of Korea has been separated or divided into two different countries after the end of the Korean War in 1953. The two countries that were formed after the Korean War are the People’s Republic of Korea or also known as the North Korea, and the Republic of Korea or known today as South Korea (Korean American History, no page).
Korea also experienced ...

Rhodes is the integration of refined Greek cuisine, historic sites and turquoise seas. Only 11 days spent on the Island of Roses will bring warm memories for the whole year. This period would be optimal to fully enjoy the beauty of Rhodes, visit all attractions, and get even tan. Moreover, visiting Rhodes during winter can be a richly rewarding experience. (RhodesGuide)
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the architecture, which has been preserved from the sixth century BC. Made in the Greek-Turkish style, it surprise with its power and antiquity. Home Rhodes fortress was built five ...

Introduction

”Why I live at the P.O.” is a monologue story in which the main narrator, whom other characters refer to as “Sister,” clearly explains how it transpired that she left her family home in China Grove, Mississippi. While in the process of her narration, she unknowingly reveals her characters as well as reveals many family secrets (Crow, 26).
According to the narrator, her experiences with her Uncle Rondo, her grandfather and her loving mother had always been harmonious until the 4th of July holiday. This is when her younger sister, Stella-Rondo, suddenly leaves her husband to return to her ...

In American history, the middle passage refers to a voyage that took place in period between 1600 and 1800 when slave trade dominated the economic activities along the Pacific Ocean. It was termed as the middle passage because it was the second leg of a voyage which took place in three phases that begun and ended in Europe. The first passage entailed a voyage carrying cargo such as iron, fire arms, brandy and gunpowder which was taken to the African slave coasts. The cargo was traded for Africans. Departure from the African slave coasts marked the beginning of the middle passage from ...

A compare and contrast essay

A compare and contrast essay

Introduction

Originated and developed in Indian subcontinent, Buddhism is one of the most important religions across the globe. Founded by Lord Buddha (Bhikku, 2001), this religion emphasises a peaceful and righteous life to the supreme salvation to free man from the viscous cycle of birth and death on earth. Lord Buddha has been depicted in multifarious forms in various nations, especially in Asia. It is interesting to note the contrast between two of his famous forms being used for worshipping- The seated Buddha Amitabha and the Buddha Amitayus. Magnificently crafted, both of these forms of Lord ...

After watching a documentary about Tiger woods and his connection to Buddhism, I decided to contact my friend that was Buddhism to get the ball rolling. Was it a pro golfer that got me going on this journey? And if so, why? Well, I had learned previously, that Tiger Woods has lately been tangled in a particularly mind confusing and life altering condition. Later on it would be mentioned that he was caught having an affair on his wife with numerous of other women. All of this happening to him really displayed Tiger’s wishes has brought sorrow to his life brought a ...

Integration Paper

Integration Paper
According to John F. Kennedy in his article for the Congress that minority of the nations does further than the unified state to aid they're atomic advantaged on people to make assurance that neither child nor elder even handicapped citizen and folks within one degree into several condition, be absent not including the fundamental desires intended for a decent and vigorous reality. In as well minor nations, people are sentient of the broad clump in this realm have full in ostensive on compassionate part of sovereignty. They're essential civic safety program be depicting more than a leniency. The ...

All these movies seem to be revolving around the effects of wrong political ideologies in the society. Politicians are more concerned with their personal interests than the people they represent. These dirty politics have triggered enmity between citizens leading to civil wars. In these wars, innocent civilians are the bearers of the entire burden. They brutally kill and maim each other. There is widespread insecurity in their countries and this drives them away into refugee camps where they starve and suffer a lot. The greedy politicians blindly partner with intruders and choose to neglect the interests of their citizens. The ...

Fire spread in trade building

Undeniably, the intensity of fire spread in buildings is significantly determined by fire behaviour, which involves but is not limited to stage of fire development, behaviour of fully developed fires inclusive of the temperature development, role of ventilation as well as duration. Moreover, burning behaviour of materials such as energy release rates and mass loss is another fire behaviour that influences spread of fires (Siu, 2008). Upon ignition of a material, fire spreads across it until it becomes completely involved. The rate at which the flame spreads are dependent on the combustion rate of the material, surface area exposed to ...

Analysis of Jubilee by Margaret Walker

Religion played various roles in the lives of the characters in Jubilee. Discuss the role of religion in the novel. How did different characters or groups of characters shape or reshape religion to meet their needs? What parts of the bible did each group emphasize?
Religion takes two major contrasting roles in this novel. To one group, the white people, it is a justification of superiority over the black people, while for the black people; it is a source of hope and a place of refuge.
The novel jubilee written by Margaret Walker depicts the African American history in three ...

INTRODUCTION

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the best prominent writers whose work are continually appreciated by all generations in time immemorial, with often obsessive and gothic themes in Edgar Allan Poe’s work, they have had a hug e significant influence in the literature of America. In this paper I have selected some of his works and explained the impressive features of each in relation to their plots and design. This explains a clear reason for one to love his literature works. I have chosen carefully the works that illuminate Poe’s prolific and short carrier among them prefaces, reviews and ...