Essays on Accident

“Desperate Passage” is an exciting yet at the same time disheartening book written by the acclaimed author Ethan Rarick. The author has a vast wealth of experience in writing, having authored books and articles on politics, crime, business and other spheres of life. The book was originally published in 2008 by the Oxford University Press. With three hundred and four pages, it is a fast-paced historical, non-fiction that retells a story of the donners, reeds and other parties in their torturous journey to the west. The book is a fascinating read that explores the themes of survival and endurance ...

Energy production has experienced numerous landmark changings thought the century. Although there is no perfect solution found in terms of satisfying the needs for energy resources and mitigating its environmental and social impact, hydropower generation is considered a renewable energy source and alternative to fossil fuel combustion. Hydropower generation has experienced significant advancement throughout its history. However, the principle of its work is rather comprehensive. The energy of falling water is employed to turn the turbine, which is connected to the electricity generator. Furthermore, electricity is supplied through grids to industrial or domestic units. In most cases dams are ...

The film Children of Heaven is Iranian film released in 1997. The main theme in the film is family love and sacrifice they make for each other. The other important themes are dignity in poverty and effort that people make in order to survive as well as the contrast between urban and rural areas. The family is consisted of the parents, a son and a daughter and all of them are good people who happen to be poor and live in a poor neighborhood in Tehran. They are honest, hard-working and represent the society which is selfless and caring. ...

Sophocles’ classic tragedy Oedipus Rex demonstrates one of the most prominent and fascinating examples of a tragic hero in its protagonist, King Oedipus. When his city of Thebes falls under the spell of a mysterious plague, he embarks on an investigation to find out who killed the previous king and brought the curse on them. By the end, however, he finds that he himself killed the king in a series of circumstances – who also turned out to be his father. Throughout the play, Oedipus himself fights against a sense of destiny that has written his fate since childhood, Sophocles ...

In Michael Mann’s 2006 crime drama Miami Vice, Jamie Foxx’s Detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs acts as the more even-tempered, laconic and understated of the two lead detectives (including Colin Farrell’s more aggressive, unhinged Det. Crockett). In one scene near the end of the film’s first act, Crockett and Tubbs confront their informant, Alonzo Stevens (John Hawkes) on the side of an overpass, where he reveals that he had to sell out FBI undercover agents to the Colombian cartel to save the life of his kidnapped wife Leonetta. While Hawkes’ jittery, nervous, despairing performance is the ...

The American people have been proud of the U.S. Army for a long time, because it was able to protect them from the numerous international threats. Nowadays a large number of people are involved in the activity of the army. There are “1.1 million soldiers in the ranks and more than 400,000 civilians and contracted employees”. However there are critics that think that there is a very deep crisis in the civil-military relationship that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Particularly, the army has become strategically and militarily ineffective, and it is not neutral anymore. In ...

The literature contains unique expressions of life issues. In close view, many writers have written on various matters affecting humanity. Importantly, their writings have significantly inspired society's understanding and appreciation of life. Thus, the stories and accounts told from various perspectives help to draw lessons, ideas, and various themes from the actual life. Some of the novels recount of predicaments that people went through in life. This paper considers the theme of predicaments in three novels. The first is Light in August by William Faulkner, Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler, and The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Put ...

In the United States, power is generated from various sources. In 2014 alone, 4,093 billion KWh units were produced. The majority of these came from fossil fuels while renewable energy sources accounted for around 17%. The high percentage of fossil fuels used for electric power generation as compared to renewable energy sources leads to a more a pronounced environmental impact. The table below shows the percentage of the total power produced by the four major energy sources in 2014.

Coal power production Coal is a fossil fuel that is combusted in steam boilers to generate steam for driving steam turbines. ...

Facts: Rajesh, who is a student in the university, works part-time as a delivery man for Yum Yum Pizzas. He is working in shift with strict start but the finish times are unspecified. While working he wears the uniform of Yum Yum Pizzas – a T-shirt and a cap. He was provided with special heat keeping panniers for the pizzas to stay hot. He used them on his own bicycle with the help of which he delivered the pizzas. Rajesh was paid a flat fee for every delivery. One evening, caring out his subsequent delivery, Rajesh performs a detour to the nearest LiquorMart store to buy ...

Facts In the following case, two persons purchased a defective smartphone Samsung S4 and experienced the same overheating problem. Ashley Adams left his smartphone plugged into electric socket. When he returned, he found out that the phone had overheated and exploded, burning the bed sheet. An independent expert stated that overheating occurred because of the defect in the phone. However, Samsung, after a technical investigation found signs of internal corrosion on the circuit board and charger port, which was caused by liquid contamination. Samsung stated that liquid contamination could in rare instances cause the overheating of charger port. ...

I have been mandated the task of managing a construction for a non-profit organization. The construction involves building of a 6,000 square foot office and an attached 20 residential hotel-like rooms for its beneficiaries. The budget for the project is tight, and the NGO requires to have the facility ready in the shortest time possible. The project is in the planning stage, and there is the availability of funds and some requirement documents. In this report, an analysis of how risk management is undertaken. The report will detail the application of risk management, the most important considerations with respect to the ...

Throughout the history of science, many discoveries have been made by accident. Sometimes the researcher saw the potential in a completely irrelevant things, or even in the remnants of a failed experiment, making a mistake a manifestation of intuition. Other discoveries took place after a period of despair that engulfed the scientist following a failed experiment. As a result of an error or "unfortunate" coincidence of circumstances, there appeared not a single discovery, but a large set of findings, ideas and discoveries in various fields of science Penicillin. The penicillin was discovered in 1928. The author of the accidental invention was Alexander Fleming, who, at the time, ...

The British Grand Prix is an annual racing event held at the Silverstone Circuit, England and which is part of the Formula One World Championship. The event is widely renowned for being the first F1 race ever upon the introduction of the F1Championship in 1950. Governed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) under the F1 World Championship, the British GP has had a wide range of economic, social, and cultural implications on England (BBC, 2013). This paper reflects on the history of the event as well as the contributions it has made not only to England but also to racing ...

The aim of Steven Reiss’s 2009 study “Six Motivational Reasons for Low School Achievement” was the determination of motivational cause for low academic progress of children in school. The researcher describes several reasons of low achievement at school. Among reasons of low achievement at school can be the fear of mishap, the lack of curiosity or ambitions, as well as, lack of duties, and aggression. Each student of junior or senior high school has a basic access to motivational reasons, provided by the Reiss School Motivation Profile. The reasons have different ways of implementation. (Reiss, p. 219) At ...

In this paper we use basic tools of statistics and probability theory to investigate is it reasonable to install such red light cameras in our town. There is some data available from neighboring towns in the form of accident rates per week at various intersections before and after the red light cameras have been installed. We perform statistical hypothesis testing based on this data set.

The sample of 50 observations was collected from neighboring towns. This data is given below in the following table: If we want to consider is it reasonable to install such red light cameras, ...

Introduction The studies conducted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute predicted that every year about seven-hundred and eighty-five thousand and four-hundred and seventy thousand US people experience new coronary and recurrent attacks respectively . The diagnosis and treatment of chest chain are imperative because this syndrome exposes dangers to the life of an individual. The advent of overcrowding in hospitals is a significant problem and it is gaining momentum with the passage of time. The overcrowding at Emergency departments (EDs) confirms insufficient quality care and established a systematic issue pertaining to patients that have the right to quality care ...

Neo-classical is a form of art that was dominant in Europe in the 18th Century. This art form was founded on the desire to re-create the spirit and forms of art from ancient Greece and Roman antiquity. The main characteristic of neo-classicism was Herculaneum. Artists in the neo-classical era ensured that their work had moral and aesthetic implications. Romanticism was the form of art that followed after the neo-classical era, this form of art was different as it was more complex than other art forms that came before it. Artistic freedom was the main feature of Romanticism and emphasis was ...

Vs Frederick Friesenhahn, Nancy Friesenhahn and Todd Friesenhahn, Appellees (911 S.W.2d 113)

This is an appeal arising out of a judgment delivered by the District Court in Bexan County in the United States whereby a summary judgment was awarded in favor of the respondents. The Parents of Sabrina a minor who was involved in a car accident and died as a result, brought an action against the parents of a fellow minor who had organized the party which she was from when the accident and death occurred. Their claim was based on the fact that the deceased who was a minor was intoxicated on ...

The painting by Dagnan-Bouveret, titled the Accident involves the interpretation of mundane themes through the use of strong pictorial representation. The focus of the picture and narrative is reinforced by its compelling analysis and precise details that make the scene of the injured boy a visual drama that is moving, with a flavor that can be compared to naturalized novels. The scene of the accident provokes a considerable attention due to its creativity. It infuses genre with naturalistic effects. The art work depicts the picture of a young boy, who is being attended to by the country doctor. This indicates the shift of focus ...

Oedipus Rex, written by the Greek playwright Sophocles, tells the story of the titular King Oedipus, who reaches the status of King of Thebes only to become embroiled in an investigation into the murder of the previous king, Laius. Over the course of the play, he is informed of a prophecy in which he is said to kill his father and marry his mother; despite the inevitable nature of this prophecy, Oedipus refuses to believe it. However, once he is told that he was the one who killed King Laius unknowingly in a raid some time ago, he learns that he ...

The Sun Also Rises is Ernest Hemingway's novel, written in 1926. Based on real events that occurred in the life of the author.Hemingway began the novel "The Sun Also Rises (Fiesta)" on July 21, and finished the first version of the September 6, 1925, but it took a thorough revision of the text; novel came out (Charles Scribner's publishing house) October 22, 1926 and immediately became a literary sensation. Difficult innovative novel, it is not simple ideology caused still unsolved disputes of literary critics. Gradually there were two major and opposite by the content views on the novel. Carlos Baker, ...

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Does the cap on tort recovery damages imposed by Mexican law render Mexico an inadequate forum for resolving a tort suit by a Mexican citizen against an American manufacturer and an American airbag designer?

There are four consideration for the court to take into account when determining a case of forum non conveniens. The first factor is whether an alternative forum is available. In making its determination of whether an alternative forum is available, the court will look at ...

CC SK LU Thesis Statement- This paper presents Milton’s trip to Italy and his book Paradise Lost. The paper will highlight Milton’s evocations of Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, the fall and expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Finally, the paper will highlight the similarities between Milton’s re-creation and the art pieces, which represent Adam and Eve and the events. Finally, the paper will indicate the images, which were close to Milton’s imagination. The scenario presented by the idea of paradise lost highlights Milton's attempt to understand the story. ...

Garret Hardin developed an economics theory titled “The Tragedy of the Commons.” The word commons in the title refers to any resource used by individuals to fulfill their demand it includes; the atmosphere, oceans, rivers, and any other shared resource. Hardin suggests that individuals act rationally and independently to serve their own self interest. However, within a group context their behavior is altered, and they objectify to work in the groups best interest; that is possible through depletion of a common resource. In the article, the author has focused upon population growth, natural resources, and the welfare state. He suggests ...

Executive Summary This essay will present recommendations on how to improve the present policies and programs for children with incarcerated parents in Florida. One of the major program types for incarcerated parents is the Special Parent-Child Visits. This special type of program will provide opportunities for the parents to spend extended time with their children on-site inside the prison grounds. These types of visits may be in the form of overnight or special occasion visits which cover special programming efforts, meals and crafts, camping in a structured and well-supervised area inside the prison (Ferro, 2007, p. 27). This report ...

There are many injuries that occur as a result of accidents or violence. Workplace accident is an example of an injury cause. Workplace accident refers to any accident that occurs in the cause of a person’s work. An example of a workplace accident is a third degree burns obtained when a conveyor belt explodes during startup causing a fire in the asphalt plant part of a company. Statistics have indicated that more than 27 million working days are lost almost each year due to third degree burns at work.

This proves that these incidents have serious repercussions.Health and safety executive (HSE) aims at reducing the ...

Abstract This paper will evaluate the hypothesis that there is a relationship between registered vehicles and road accidents in Korea. The paper will highly seek to understand the role of vehicles’ registration in reduction of road accident in Korea. This will be based on analysis of accidents that have been reported in the country. Regression analysis will be a critical formula to analyze what has been happening between road accidents and registration of vehicles. The research shows that there is minimal relationship between registration of vehicles and road accidents. There are minimal changes in the level of accident as a result ...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Insurance fraud is the term used for explaining the misrepresentation that the individuals or a group of people make so that they can avail more benefits from the insurance companies to which they are actually not entitled too. The transparency in the representation is important for securing the rights and overburdening the company from the claims which have actually not taken place. The insurance companies take different measures for protecting the rights and ensuring that they are protected from the insurance fraud. For this the rules and regulations are implemented using which they sometimes protect themselves from ...

Throughout history terrorism has been a part of the global society and along with the world globalization trends terrorism has also become more advanced and organized in its nature. Alongside the digital commerce has been born and today, it appears to be an inevitable part of the world’s daily life. In fact, globalization can be held accountable for both terrorism and digital commerce: first, it nurtured numerous intercultural tensions which in turn gave a rise to terrorism, facilitating the means and conditions; and second, together with the technology innovation it raised world’s commerce to new highs.On the other hand, ...

The Scotland play is a dramatization of political effects and corrosive psychological effects that sprout out in fulfilling power’s ambition. The tragedy tells the story of Macbeth, a brave Scottish soldier, which meets three witches and prophesy he will be King of Scotland. Ambition consumes him to the extent that results to his murder of King Duncan thus he grabs the throne. He ends up becoming a tyrannical ruler due to the paranoia and guilt thus committing more murders in protecting himself from suspicion and enmity. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth end up in realms of madness, death and arrogance with the ...

Shakespeare work defines the perspective of the human being in different ways and works by him. The work of Shakespeare defined the reason of portraying the different ways that human beings view ideas, and also, how the human perspective defined in the works. In this work, it will argue between the two works that portray the human perspective on different aspects. For instance, in the Tragedy of ‘Hamlet,’ Denmark Prince, who is the most popular work of the Shakespeare. The other work that can be compared and contrasted is “As You like it”. For instance, in the Hamlet article, ...

Abstract In order to understand this sport, we have to understand how it is played and the rules that the players need to follow in order to be fully qualified to step in the court and play this beautiful sport. This sport has in the recent past grown into one of the best sports for the persons with disabilities. Others include basketball and handball but as West (2014) argue, wheelchair rugby does what basketball and handball, do better and collectively and as some may say, simultaneously. Hodges (2012) explains that wheelchair football game is completed with two ...

The common tragedy explains the unfortunate events occurring due to our negligence, ignorance and lack of interest to the issue. This theory claims that if all share a source and is there for the common use it would take no time to become a rare resource. Therefore, to avoid such a situation our moral values are to be altered so the society can benefit overall and not just one party or the other.

The video explains how the farms which are located near the rivers and its tributaries, which includes the nutrients and fertilizers in it, mixes in the farm water and ...

Part 121 and Part 135 Operations in the USA Passenger safety is the main concern of the U.S. aviation industry. As passenger enplanements in the U.S. dramatically increase, more individuals and institutions are becoming more concern on the survivability of each flight. The purpose of the study was to determine the difference in accidents and incidents between Part 121 and Part 135 Operations in the US. Part 121 covers all air carrier operations like for hire carriers. Part 135 covers all air taxi and commuter program and both include operations that are scheduled and non-scheduled. The data ...

Gun control refers to policies that regulate the acquisition and use of firearms. Some countries such as Germany have stringent gun control policies, while others such as the US have more liberal policies regarding firearm possession. The proponents (liberalists) of gun control argue that unrestricted gun ownership exacerbates crime and firearm accidents within the society. They further argue that the Second Amendment, which protects individuals' right to own arms, is irrelevant in the wake of efficient law enforcement agencies (Krouse 6). To them, individuals might need guns only for recreational purposes such as hunting. Conversely, the opponents (conservationists) argue ...

Smoking is a well-known public health issue, and passive smoking is considered as the third biggest health threat(after smoking and alcohol abuse). Adverse health effects of tobacco were testified and confirmed in 1950's itself with children and unborn babies were identified as one of the most affected sections . This paper aims to highlight the impacts of passive smoking on unborn children. The author has referred to different research papers that aimed to study the impact of mother's smoking on the unborn, fathers' smoking on unborn babies, and mothers exposure to tobacco smoke at work or other places. The author ...

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Unplanned extubation can be defined as the premature removal of ETT. It can be deliberate or accidental. Usually, it is caused by mechanical ventilation, which is the common process in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Unplanned extubations represents fourth most common adverse event in NICUs in North America. Unplanned extubation can result in several complications such as acute cardiorespiratory deterioration, bronchospasm, hypotension, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and subglottic stenosis. Duration of intubation, short length of ETT, less common use of sedatives and muscle relaxants, and time spent out of bed in the hand of parents, i.e. movements, are some of ...

Social networks allow and encourage users to publish/share details that should remain private. However, social media companies collect such information both in order to personalize their services and sell it to advertisers (Piirsalu para. 2). Marketers use the information about the users’ interests and preferences to target their products and marketing campaigns. This is worsened by the fact that the collecting of such information presents opportunities for criminals to illegally access and employ the data for abusive purpose (Piirsalu para. 5). This article argues that there are privacy problems inherent in the very business model employed by social media ...

The history of American economy has been a long battle since the time of the Gilded Age through the Progressive era and into the Great Crash or Depression of October 1929. During these years, from 1877 to 1929, class conflict was largely observed. The Gilded Age and the Great Crash were the notorious periods in which poverty and economic inequality skyrocketed reaching all-time highs in the American economy. The Gilded Age came at a time when there was widespread greed, corruption in the political systems, and speculative elements of the market. Of great interest is the absence of government restriction in ...

In simple words, the tragedy of commons could be described as individuals working for self-interest and ignoring the needs of society. For example, there is a meadow that is utilized by the farmers of the countryside. The meadow can serve 20 cows in any season. If a farmer increases his number of cows from 2 to 10, this will put negative effect on other 18 cows as their resources will be over utilized. The farmer being aware of this situation does not think about the well being of all the farmers or cows, but only protects his personal interest. After some ...

In the article Haitians Face Persecution Across Dominican Border, Jacob Kushner examines the open discrimination perpetrated by the Dominican Republic against Haitian immigrants. It is important to note that the article is written just two years after Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake that killed thousands and displaced millions more Haitians. One key point to note is the warmth that the Dominican Republic showed to Haiti and Haitians after the earthquake struck. According to Kushner (50), the Republic’s response to the quake was the immediate sending of rescue teams, doctors, and about $34 million in emergency aid. Also, the Dominican ...

Macintyre’s after good life philosophy exposed the state of modern moral opinions and discourse that has failed to be rational and the failure to admit the irrational nature. His view was that the enlightenment was detrimental to the morals as enshrined in the prehistoric times and that morals are not supposed to be exclusively subjective or tied to and individuals opinions. He held the basic Aristotle’s assumptions on man’s nature that he is the way he is and this is distinctly different from how man should be. Enlightenment does not offer any alternative that can replace ...

Background of the Study A significant number of South Koreans are killed annually due to the road accident menace. The roads highways and superhighways are no longer just a means of necessitating movement of goods and people within the nation but are also a major source of loss of lives. The nation records alarming rates of road accidents that have been greatly attributed to human error. Reckless driving has been identified as a major cause of road accidents. Among the key perpetrators of this vice are drunken drivers, those drivers who do not abide by the traffic laws and sometimes failure ...

2009 Hudson River Mid-air Collision

It was in 2009 on 8th August, one of the worst air accidents in the history of New York took place when a Piper airplane and a sightseeing helicopter collided over the Hudson River, killing all the 9 people on board. Thousands of people witnessed this low-altitude accident as the airplane collided into the helicopter with both of them breaking into parts and falling into the river. Though both the pilots were properly certified and trained as per with federal regulations and the aircrafts properly equipped and maintained, the accident occurred due to insufficient regulations, the ...

The topic, which has been chosen for this paper is Oedipus the King. The author of this piece of writing is Sophocles. Sophocles was the innovator of drama. He has well known as the master of tragedy. Sophocles was appreciated because of his multiple roles including a political, priest and the leader of the military (Zachrisson pp. 313). There are several writings, which are associated with Sophocles. However, most of these writings are ancient. Therefore, it is not possible to consider them trustworthy. The biographical information of Sophocles, presented in this paper, is related to the general information, which is ...

Michail Bakunin was a great revolutionary and so was his political thought. He lived in Tsarist Russia in 19th century and was fighting against any form of state organization in favor of a common to mankind fraternity. Revolution for Bakunin was a key word of human existence. He is known for the idea of collective anarchism. The Russian revolutionary proclaimed that a will to revolt is the most natural thing in the world by stating that “Even a worm turns against the foot that crushes it”. In this essay I will connect this quote and its meaning to a reflection on Antient Greek tragedy and ...

The story begins with a grandmother trying to convince her family not to go to Florida. She prefers to visit friends in east Tennessee. During her initial conversation, the grandmother introduces the character, Misfit, a serial killer who has just been released from federal penitentiary. She says that she could not answer to her conscience if the family had an encounter with Misfit. However, her pleas to her son and daughter-in-law fall into deaf ears. While passing plantations the grandmother recalls a plantation she had visited years back being nearby. The children insist on visiting the plantation and their father is ...

Nuclear bombings The atomic bombings of 6th and 9th August 1945 at Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain among the most significant historical events of all time. The event is of special significance to Japan being the only nation that has ever experienced the effects of nuclear destruction in war. As stated by Dower, “The cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are a symbol of the tragic absurdity that war can bring to a nation.” Although Hiroshima’s physical location is in Japan, its experience of the atomic bomb has been transformed into a transnational and international incident that is discussed by all nations. ...

According to Selye (1955) stress is defined as a condition which propels a unique body response in a manner that causes changes in physiological or structural aspects of our body. Another view proposed by (Lazarus, 1966) is that stress is a condition which compels an individual to feel exhausted when the demands of that person exceed the physical and social resources accessible to him.

Pilots are really conscious at the time of their flights because accidents can happen with tragic repercussions. These accidents are a cause of series of mistakes committed at the time. Although the executor of mistake may only do one thing ...

The movie, “smoke signals” is an oral traditional movie that was directed and co-produced by Native Americans. It is a story that centres on the actor Victor Joseph (Adam Beach) and Thomas (Evans Adams). This movie gives a clear image of the American native culture through its talented actors and actresses (Gillan 10). It brings out the exact effects of true friendship and the consequence behind betrayal as victor father turned to a staunch alcoholic. It strongly brings about the picture of unfortunate events that surround the daily lives of individuals and their families in the native life of American families. ...

Racism has been embedded in the American culture for the longest time possible. People of color and those deemed not to show the white people facial features, have been marginalized in the society. Looking back at the history of America where the government enacted the Chinese Exclusion Act. This Act meant that the Chinese had to be put in reserves so as to keep them away from becoming US citizens (Fisher and Shane 2). This act of segregation illustrates how the white race have oppressed other races for over 200 years. This paper will look at how institutional racism ...

Q 1 In today’s world, the aviation industry faces the risk of malicious motives and acts. For example, incidents of terrorism can be perpetrated in any country, and at any time. In the wake of the terrorism challenges that bedevil the society, the aviation industry must be steps ahead in terms of safety management. To counteract these challenges, there is need for enhanced capabilities for surveillance and data collection. This will weed out any persons wanted for terrorism-linked charges, and makes airlines safe for travel. In addition, there is need for enhanced scenario planning and uncertainty analysis. ...

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force against individuals or property to intimidate or coerce the government or any segment with the objective that might either be political or social. Terrorism has increasingly been the focus of public concern, and hence this is where emergency medical services plays a vital role in responding to, evaluating, and intervening in potential catastrophic events. Basically, it is an entity that Emergency Medical Services often co-manages initial scenes in many medium to large-scale incidents that tend to involve large numbers of causalities. Thus, Emergency Medical Services offer a mechanism for the immediate response of trained ...

If a case is not filed within the appropriate statute of limitations, the case will be dismissed regardless of the merits of the case.

All federal lawsuits must be filed within one year of the date of the cause of action arises.

The doctrine known as laches requires plaintiffs to present written claims to defendants prior to filing lawsuits.

An efficient tickler system is essential for keeping track of time limitations on cases.

An attorney or paralegal should not make direct contact with an opposing party who is represented by an attorney.

Paralegals should never give factual information to clients, ...

Negligent tort refers to the harm caused by a person to another due to the failure to act reasonably towards a person to whom a duty of care is owed. Negligent torts are among the most prevalent types of torts. It is however important to note that negligent torts are not caused by deliberate acts (Owen, 2007). This kind of tort originate when a person or an entity fails to act reasonably leading to personal harm on a person or persons to whom the person or entity owes a duty to. Negligent acts lead to personal injury to an individual or individuals and in other ...

The United States Force in Korea was created on 1st July in 1957. They include (EUSA) Eighth US Army, Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR), Marine Forces Korea (MARFORK), US Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and US Air Forces Korea (Seventh Air Force). The USFK is responsible to train, organize and equip the US Forces in Korea so that they get ready for any war (Futrell, 78). During the Korean War between the North and South Korea, the United States decided to step in and provide security for South Korea. After the Korean War, United States Forces stayed in South Korea ...

Occupational risk factors for shoulder pain: a systematic review by Daniëlle A. W. M. van der Windt, Elaine Thomas, Daniel P. Pope, Andrea F de Winter, Gary J. Macfarlane, Lex M. Bouter, Alan J. Silman

The article entitled “Occupational risk factors for shoulder pain: a systematic review” written by van der Windt, Thomas, Pope, de Winter, Macfarlane, Bouter, and Silman presented results of a study with reportedly aimed to determine risk factors within the work setting that are potentially associated with shoulder pain. The authors initially presented a brief overview of the common incidence for shoulder pain in the occupational setting; where ...

The concept of zero injury involves a culture in which most companies are now aiming at attaining a reduced rate of injury in the workplace. Zero injury does not imply no injuries will occur rather it emphasizes that there is the need to have longer durations without injuries (Ghormely, 2010). This program requires organizations to train employees on how to work in a safe manner. This requires observation of the safety policy of the company. This has to be in line with the existence of well-set rules to guide on how to set safety measures. According to Smith (2010), Adolfson & Peterson Construction ...

This case study reviews the loss of the NASA Space Shuttle “Challenger” STS Mission 51-L in 1986, when it exploded shortly after launch, resulting in the deaths of all seven astronauts on board. The research looks at the causes of the accident, the structural and mechanical factors involved, other contributory factors, and the findings of the Investigation Board.

The Research Causes of the Accident. The main cause was found to be a failed O-ring seal in the right side Solid Rocket Booster (SRB), resulting from exceptionally low ambient temperatures at launch (“Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster”, updated Feb 2013). ...

The United Nations has clearly stated in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that indigenous peoples do have “the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally, owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired.” The counter forces working against the rights of indigenous peoples are violent challenges in many parts of the world but particularly the southern hemispheres and even more particularly Africa. The Tuareg have always been a nomadic people who occupied the Sahel. Unfortunately when they have needed state support the most, assistance never came. Recurring droughts have brought great losses to ...

Executive Summary The paper discusses and compares the poverty and wealth in Washington (United States of America). Research further discusses how poverty takes place in this city and what are the concrete measures have been taken by some concerned authorities to eradicate this evil. Also, the paper highlights the different groups of people affected by this disease. Finally, has a look at some of the theories presented by different economic experts on poverty.

According the Washington post, about one out of 5 District citizenry resides at or beneath the line of poverty, an accomplishment that helps betrayal an addition ...

I need to travel for a distance of 1064 miles and select a personal insurance policy that will cover the expenses. Car rental is much more convenient and cheaper compared to flying. I do my research and identify a rental company called travel safe. They offer $9.99 a day on the weekends and $18.99 per day if a client chooses to extend including the $3.00 charge. In addition, an extra $12.99 will need to be paid as accident insurance. Notably, it is indicated that if offered an insurance claim, $500 will be deducted. In this situation, I need to make an informed choice between ...

DOW Chemical During 1984 in Bhopal, a city located in central India, people witnesses a very tragic event (Mheta, 2009). A leaking insecticide tank caused the death of over 10,000 people in the northern area of the country. A reported 45 tons of toxic gas was released from the plant which spread across surrounding neighborhoods, which was mostly the slum area. Methyl Isocyanate compound gas entered peoples’ homes while they slept. Almost 4,000 people died in their sleep, the rest did not make it to safety. Direct exposure and toxic fumes filled the land and caused much devastation. ...

Creative people such as artists, writers and musicians often use phrases such as “I need a visit from my muse” or “my muse was the inspiration for this poem (or other work of art).” The idea and concept of the modern day muse comes from ancient mythology. Greece’s most powerful God, Zeus had many children but nine of his daughters, were unique from the others because they were the muses. Each of the nine daughters possessed unique and divine powers and a love of knowledge. Each sister was beautiful in her own way and all of them were very smart ...

It is common knowledge in American society that driving under the influence of alcohol is a very dangerous thing to do for the driver and other people on the road. There are public service announcements, news stories, classes, and many more ways in which the information is imparted on people, and yet, every day, people still drive while intoxicated. Why do people behave in this way? Many people, particularly young people, do not believe that anything bad will happen to them if they drive while intoxicated. In addition, alcohol itself lowers an individual’s inhibitions and encourages him or ...

When Genetically Modified (GM) foods were first introduced they gave the public the impression that the world was about to be saved from famine. Those genetically altered crops were trumpeted by vested interest groups as not only producing much higher yields but also to eradicate poverty and hunger in many parts of the world. Numerous exaggerated claims were made by multinational corporations regarding properties of the GM crops, such as their resistance to pests, disease and drought conditions, and their ability to adapt to harsh climatic conditions in countries across the planet. The science of genetically modifying technology ...

Insurance refers to contract entered between two parties where one party obligates to compensate the other for a particular loss or damage. The agreement put forward usually has considerations which are in the form of regular payments. Parties involved in the contract process include insurer and insured. Insurer, usually a company, is a party that provides insurance cover to another party and provides protection for any loss that may occur in the future. Alternatively, the insured is the party that seeks protection from the insurer. Therefore, the insured agrees to pay a certain amount of money for protection against risks. This amount paid ...

PR disasters could easily destroy a reputable company. According to the article How to recover from a social media PR disaster, PR disasters can occur when a person posts their personal opinion or other wrong information in a corporate website or social site. Some are minor embarrassments that may not reflect very poorly on the organization while others could seriously damage the company’s reputation. These PR disasters range from insensitive statements, inappropriate opinions, false rewards, early releases and hacks. Insensitive statements can damage the reputation of an organization by reflecting negatively on the company’s ethos. The early release refers to a ...

Hydroelectricity is generated from the potential energy stored in an artificially created body of water or dam. As energy requirements increase, the water is released from the dam and is passed around a turbine. A generator attached to the turbine converts this mechanical energy into electricity. The main benefits of hydropower is that there is no major release of particles or gases to the atmosphere and that floods downstream are largely prevented by controlling the flow of water with the gates of the dam. Unfortunately, dams are known to create some environmental impacts including the isolation of some species from ...

Antigone is one of the most famous classical Greek tragedies even though Sophocles structured his play a bit differently than the typical structure of Greek tragedies. A definition of tragedy was outlined by Aristotle in his Poetics and for the most part, Sophocles’s Antigone follows all the elements of Aristotle’s definition of tragedy. Of course, Sophocles came from the same culture and period as Aristotle, and shared the same cultural values as him. So it is not surprising that Sophocles closely structured Antigone according to the definition outlined by Aristotle. This paper is a critical analysis of the structure ...

Research into the human error factor at Macondo Oil well disaster can be reviewed from different aspects. Textual analysis will review existing records and test results at the company, that is, BP and Transocean, the owner of the Deepwater Horizon Drilling Rig. The research will further examine reports of commissions that were formed to look into the Gulf disaster. Several commissions and organizations took the effort to review the different causes of the disasters. In particular, the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, commissioned by President Obama, produced a Chief Counsel’s report which was the basis ...

NEPA was created due to the increased concern and appreciation about wildlife and ecological system during the 1969. It is an environmental law that sought to promote environmental care through the establishment of a national policy. The Act seeks to lay done specific environmental goals and policies (Bass, Bogdan & Bass 2001). Secondly it provided for the formation of implementation and enforcement for the provided policies through relevant federal agencies. Finally, the Act, provided for the creation of Council on Environmental Quality attached to the President’s Office. The CEQ role is to advise the President on national status on ...

The story of the fictional guitarist Emmet Ray, in the film Sweet and Lowdown, traces the path that so many artists take in pursuit of their craft; it is not just fictional artists like Ray who leave a wake of tragedy behind them. Rather, there are artists in just about every genre, from the writer Poe to the painter Pollock to the musician Presley who have lost control of their own lives, ending up following their own pride to tragedy. Ray’s gifts are more than apparent on the stage, but he blows through money, uses woman after woman, and ...

Introduction Columbia accident investigation board is an organ that was chosen by the NASA to find out the accident involved by the space shuttle Columbia. According to the investigation, it was found out that the accident occurred as a result of technical problems. It was found that foam insulating the tank broke away and damaged one of the wings. The board further investigates about the root cause of the technical hitch. It was realized that there had been several cases of accident occurring under the same circumstances. However, the management has been reluctant in addressing the issue because most ...

Upon viewing Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, one is left with an overpowering feeling that business majors and law students in America’s colleges and universities should be compelled to view this shocking exposé. Its recounting of the greatest corporate scandal in American history is a cautionary tale of staggering proportions. The story which ends in once-powerful űber executives being led off in handcuffs identifies a number of important themes, including deregulation vs. government oversight, and irresponsible speculation vs. transparency and accountability. In spite of the complexities involved in Enron’s epic fall, its story boils down to a ...

Undeniably, educational policy has been reshaped by lawmakers lately. A good number of school employees are conscious of the growing lawsuit and legislation. However, most administrators and teachers misapprehend the essential legal impressions which are mostly applicable in educational queries. Therefore, there are not sure of the legality of decisions they make in managing their schools. The major aim of this easy will be identification and summarizing articles that tackles ethical and legal insinuations for classroom management linked to the responsibilities and rights teachers, students, as well as parents.

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Ford Company is renowned company that deals with the manufacture of automobiles and has been operational since the year 1913. Ever since the time of its establishment it has gained popularity in United States America where it was first situated and across the world where there many outlets for its motor vehicles due to the fact it has been producing high quality vehicles. Fords Company has managed to make automobiles that are highly competitive in the motor vehicle industry that is quite flooded with numerous brands from different companies.

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Betrayal of the people by political elite, which is the central theme in William Shakespeare’s play, The tragedy of Julius Caesar will always remain a major concern in the modern world. For this reason, this play will forever continue to be relevant to the curriculum. William Shakespeare portrays the political elite as self centered individuals who betray the very people who elected them into leadership positions. Presidents and leaders make empty promises that they fail to fulfill. The death of Caesar further demonstrates this, as the Roman citizens’ object to the killing of their charismatic leader, who ...

The life of St.Augustine, one of the most eminent theologian of the Middle Ages, could be divided into two parts: pre-Christian and Christian. His conversion at a relatively mature age made his Confessions a unique work, where a Christian regards a non-Christian life, distracting and leading away from God, basing on a personal experience rather than from a standpoint of an external observer, knowing little or nothing of the activities and experience he criticizes or condemns. One of such reprehensible activities, according to St.Augustine, is the reading of fictional literature.

“I was forced to learn the wanderings of one Aeneas, forgetful of my own, and ...

The WASH-1400 was a risk assessment tool compiled by a team of scientists led by Rasmussen, Norman; hence the reason why the tool is sometimes referred to as the Rasmussen report. This tool analyzed the probable events that would occur in case a serious accident occurred at a light water reactor. The WASH-1400 analyzed the radiological effects of such an accident, and the probability of its occurrence using an event tree approach. This methodology can also be referred to as the Probability Risk Assessment (Levenson & Rahn, 1). Rasmussen’s team concluded that the risks posed to the individual were small in comparison ...