Essays on Energy

Attending a music show is always a great journey. It provides you with a great opportunity to be a part of a spectacular story, while being involved in the same mood and emotions that the performers. Music concerts always enrich your soul with new energy, brighten your life and make you fill with happiness. I got the whole range of positive emotions when I saw the world-famous band’s Coldplay Live in Boston 2012 show. Coldplay is British rock band that was formed in 1998 by the students of University College London. They became popular in 2000 after the ...

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Corporate social responsibility and climate shifts: Introduction

The task in connecting corporate responsibility and ethical business practices is to make the engaged parties move towards resolving the problems in the area. Climate shifts is one topic that is well suited in this area. The issue of climate change requires an in-depth study in that there is a rising disconnect between the increasing public adoption of the prevalence and the critical nature of the dilemmas it presents and the reluctance and even outright hostility by corporate leaders and policy makers, specifically those in the energy exploration and generation industry, to acquiescing with the impacts ...

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CHE 352 Spring Semester, 2016 Chemical Engineering Program Abstract In the experiment, many measurements were taken using the heat exchanger to observe the change in heat transfer from steam to water with respect to a change in water flow rate while trying to keep the inlet temperatures of water and steam constant. The flow rate was monitored using Brooks shorate meter and adjusted with valves. The flow rate has been veried from 1 bsm to 15 bsm. Two different control points were choose the measure the temperature of water and steam: the first one in inlet and the second ...

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In terms of personality traits, there are several ways to discuss my personality with several theories. Among them, one of the most effective theories is the big five traits theory. According to the big five traits personality, i.e. Openness, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and emotional stability, I can list following traits to my personality. As an individual I am highly open and willing to new experiences. Some of the traits that I can list about my intellect are imaginative, insightful, curiosity and creativity. As a person I continuously challenge myself to think beyond the obvious. Therefore, I score high on ...

The development of solar energy is based on a use of solar radiation for generation energy. Solar energy is the kinetic energy of the radiation (mainly light) formed by reactions in the solar interior. As its stocks are almost inexhaustible (astronomers counted that the Sun will “burn” some more millions of years), solar energy belongs to a renewable source of energy. In natural ecosystems, only a small part of the solar energy is absorbed by chlorophyll that contains in the leaves of plants and is used for photosynthesis, namely for the formation of organic matter from carbon dioxide and ...

Diabetes mellitus in itself is considered an endocrine issue. When determining the priority diagnoses for an admitted patient, however, it is important to consider taking an all-encompassing perspective with regards to the pathophysiology of each patient and address each issue accordingly. The priorities in the selected aggregate for diabetes mellitus are as follows: Firstly, there is the situation of unbalanced nutrition often evidenced by increased urinary output (or dilute urine), recent weight loss and a decrease in muscle tone, disinterest in eating, diarrhea and an increase in ketosis. Some of the pathophysiological factors that may have led up to ...

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) has an important role in regulating cellular energy equilibrium. It acts as a cellular energy sensor and can respond to low levels of ATP in the body (Jornayvaz & Shulman, 2010). AMPK activation can positively regulates signaling pathways that are involved in replenishing cellular ATP supplies, fatty acid oxidation, lipogenesis, and triglyceride synthesis. AMPK is not only involved in mitochondrial biogenesis, but it is also involved in biogenesis of glucose transporter 4 (GLUT 4) (Dominy & Puigserver, 2013). Research shows that AMPK increases mitochondrial biogenesis by inducing peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) transcription (Fernandez-Marcos & Auwerx, 2011). ...

Sustainable management in the hospitality industry is not a new concept. In the past, the industry has been focusing on the importance of sustainability. This supports hotel development and its operations. Moreover, environmental, socio-economic, and cultural impacts of the industry have been emphasized. Sustainable development denotes concepts that currently spin around every industry globally. In the past, the hotel industry had a spectacular environmental impact especially through power and water usage, consumption of durable goods, waste generation-solid, as well as liquid wastes. Energy is consumed during HVAC operations, general lighting, fuel, or normal power requirements. Water is similarly utilized ...

Part 1: Broken Rainbow

The Broken Rainbow is a movie that depicts the displacement of the Navajo people in Arizona by the government of the United States (Maria and Victoria 1). This displacement followed the occupation by the Navajo of a land that had the potential of producing coal, oil and generating electricity.

The power plants

The power plants were built to ease the concerns of the people of California that had rejected the idea of sharing the water of river Colorado. Arizona politicians adopted the Central Arizona Project that led to the construction of power plants in Page and Laughlin. A lot of water was ...

Types of Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps consist of impellers and volutes and turn electrical energy into mechanical energy. The impeller rotates producing centrifugal force that adds to the pressure of a fluid budging the liquids in the desired direction through a piping system. There are basically two types of centrifugal pumps; Single-stage radial flow centrifugal pumps and multistage centrifugal pumps.

Single-Stage Centrifugal Pumps

These pumps consist of one impeller and are used in production operations to offer pump low to moderate pump services total dynamic head of less than 700ft/min. The characteristic curve of the pump is shown below: Graph showing single-stage centrifugal pump characteristics. Retrieved ...

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary (n.d.), nutrition means consuming the products and foods that help you sustain your health and support your growth. The term can also refer to all the processes relating to food consumption by a living organism. In order to fight both hunger and obesity problems, nutrition and weight status programs were developed by Healthy People 2020 so as to promote a healthy diet and monitor body weight among Americans (“Nutrition and Weight Status”, n.d.). According to the same source, Americans keeping a healthy diet should eat nutritional products rich in vitamins and microelements covering all food ...

With the fossil fuel energies and oil fast depleting, the industrial civilization is at a crossroad. After all, the entire infrastructure behind industrial technologies is aging and needs a new perspective. Governments and businesses are in a tight spot with riding debts and unemployment. Ever since the 2008 economic recession, the governments, business communities and civil societies are at loggerheads as to how to revitalize the global economy and help the world grow and self-sustain (Rifkin 1). Clearly, the era of great energy is over. A bold new economic narrative is repaired to transform the society. 1.1 A New ...

Background of Study

Every business provides a service or products in a given industry. For a business to survive and grow, it needs to expand its share of consumers in the market within which it operates. There are several tools that are utilized to examine and review a given market. This includes the Porter’s Five Force analysis which examines and critiques the key players that can influence a given industry and the relative strength of each group to dominate and control the market. This competitor analysis method defines the extent to which the players will change and influence the industry in ...

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 ...

This paper would be dedicated to the assessment of the Oil Price Change from two opposite perspectives - the one, offered by Michael Levi (Bloomberg News) and opinion of Mr. Horsnell, a veteran oil analyst. In this paper, it is essential to consider the change in oil prices from retrospective - as the significant increase in oil prices has taken its place on Feb. 1, 2011, - as it has reached more than $100 a barrel. For the timeframe of several years, this rate was kept almost unchanged; there were only few dramatic ups and downs, which, in turn, ...

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Executive summary 3 Introduction 4 Literature Review 5 Nanotechnology in Medicine 6 Drug delivery systems 7 Applications 8 Other applications 8

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Abstract Despite the fact that nanotechnology is a relatively novel technology, its applications are already widespread including: secure, clean and affordable energy; medical drugs and inventions for early detection and treatment of various diseases; lighter, stronger and more durable construction materials; energy efficient lighting, adequate sensors capable of detecting hazardous biological or chemical agents, clean and safe drinking water through application of effective filters Executive summary The application of nanotechnology is widespread given the numerous advantages and benefits ...

Executive Summary

The purpose of the paper was to assess Canadian market for the ability of CBT, the UK-based supermarket chain, to enter it. Environmental analysis was made taking into account political situation in the country, economic overview, legal aspect and socio-cultural perspective. It was found that CBT is going to have more opportunities than threats. Competitive analysis showed that supermarket industry in Canada is monopolistically competitive. The characteristics of such market were properly described. In general, there are three main CBT’s competitors and numerous small, therefore, the company should enter Canadian market with some competitive advantages. In order to ...

1.0. Introduction Current data released by OFGEM (Office of Gas and Electricity Market) shows that the prices of energy (both gas and electricity) are at persistent increase in the wake increasing market concentration in the industry (OFGEM, 2014). In such situation, the government has to intervene either through Demand Side or Supply Side Management to balance the situation. This paper sets out to analyse the current trends in the energy sector of the UK from every critical angle. It also aims to connect them to the economic concepts to come up with the most appropriate solution in the end. ...

Abstract

The energy consumption in the high performance computing and cloud services is enormous. This requires energy efficiency techniques to reduce power consumption in operation and cooling of the data servers and high performance computers. To search for more energy efficient techniques to save power, companies across the world share data and conduct survey. This article gives an overview of requirement of energy efficiency, different energy efficiency algorithms for supercomputers, cooling and energy efficiency techniques used across the globe.

Introduction

There are multiple sources for energy consumption in high performance computing such as power consumption in running High Performance Computing (HPC), ...

Incorporation of Sustainability into Cost-Benefit Policy Analysis

Incorporation of Sustainability into Cost-Benefit Policy Analysis

Introduction

Among the most pervasive/influential concepts in the political and social discourse, sustainability remains one of the fundamental concepts. There are controversial and extensive debates on the extent to which policymakers should consider accountability of environmental and natural resources concerning cost-benefit analysis (CBA). Several views and opinions exist on how sustainable investments, businesses and projects can be carried out. Such opinions follow the fact that CBA needs to be relevant in valuing some of the most sensitive and significant effects on environment and natural resource base. The same is concerned with effects which ...

On February 2, 2016, I attended a show by Real Big Fish at Brooklyn Bowl in New York. The show commenced at 8:00 pm and it only accommodated people aged 21 years and above (Brooklyn Bowl par. 1). Specifically, Real Big Fish is a U.S. SKA punk music band formed in the mid-1990s. Shortly after its inception, the group gained immense prominence across the nation. The band’s long-term success, as well as its ability to put up an electrifying performance, informed my decision to attend the show. I stayed at the show until the performances was over. The ...

A life without energy is impossible. Energy exists in many forms such as light, electricity, heat, and mechanical energy. The conventional sources of energy, such as oil and coal, are the main contributing factors to global warming. Additionally, the widely used fossil fuels are non-renewable and exhaustible. Alternative energy sources can replace the existing conventional energy sources. Wind and solar are the most abundant forms of power in the world. Furthermore, both the wind and solar energy serve as alternative energies that do not involve the use of fossil fuels.

Alternative energy sources are good for the environment because ...

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Consumer preferences are one of the characteristics that affect market mechanisms. These are habits, traditions and taste characteristics of the buyers. Preferences are the most unpredictable and variable factor. The correct choice of airline for flights to any country is the first step on the way to a successful holiday. Passenger chooses airline based on the ticket price and departure time. In order to avoid unnecessary problems and make the right choice, it is necessary to know inside information about the state of security and the economy of the selected carrier. Finally, consumer preferences also come from having access ...

Lab Report: Measuring Specific Het of Mozzarella Cheese

In this Lab, the specific heat of mozzarella cheese was measured to be 2.46 (J/g °C) as a function of its temperature. The experiment was performed at 60 Celcius degree, and the specific heat was determined at the various temperatures. The measure was repeated fourth times in order to obtain the statistical error associated and the error was found as +/- 1.50

Introduction

The Specific heat is defined as the amount of energy required to raise in calories to produce a temperature change of 1C per gram of substance (J/g °C). Calorimetry is the measurement of heat energy changes. Calorimeter ...

Green Metric

1. Green Metric Green Metric is an energy management solutions company. It operates in a very relevant time period in the history of humankind. Today, conserving energy and improving returns is on the mind of every business manager globally. Green Metric offers cloud-based scalable solutions to measure and monitor facilities independent of their location. It helps organizations save not only energy cost, but also assists them in reducing downtime as well as expensive repairs. 2. Ranked Colleges/Universities in North and South Carolina

The top 10 ranked colleges in North and South Carolina, according to the report released by Green Metric are as follows:

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University North Carolina Central University 3. Ranked Top 10 Colleges/Universities in the ...

Telecommuting is one of the fastest growing labor trends today. According to observers, many companies are planning to offer telecommuting as they see its many benefits, especially in terms of productivity. And since telecommuting refers to virtually commuting through the use of wired and wireless technologies, the benefits of telecommuting is not only confined between the company and the individual, but also for the environment as well (Cross, 2015, p.2). Just imagine the energy that can be saved from not using a car in going to work because one can do it in the comforts of his own home. ...

Intructor’s name

Cyber sphere is very important because of the growing number and severity of cyber-attacks; it can result in economic loss, loss of data and loss of reputation for the SMEs. UK economy depends on the cyber-infrastructure in various aspects social, cultural and economic. Cyber threats and cyber-attacks were in 2010 ranked among the four top national risks (Government’s National Security Strategy 27). UK is one of the countries with the most cyber power. With the growing number of users of internet, purchasing and buying things on the internet, doing business, communicate every SME can be affected by cyber ...

Inflation and its Impact on Gas Prices

Inflation and its Impact on Gas Prices The American economy has experienced several changes over the past two and a half decades. Since the 1990s, the economy has experienced rising and dropping levels of inflation, which has, in turn, resulted in uneven changes in the prices of different commodities including gas. The average gas price in 1990 was $1 per gallon and has been rising since then with the highest price of $3.53 per gallon being noted in 2011 (Avro, 2012). In between the years, the price has dropped but has not gotten to levels of as low as $ ...

Generation of electrical power through solar technology involves the conversion of energy in the sun’s radiation into electricity. The sun emits electromagnetic radiation which contains energy in the form of photons. Solar panels harvest this energy and convert it to electricity though a phenomenon referred to as the photovoltaic effect. A solar panel is made up interconnected solar cells, which are in turn fabricated from millions of light sensitive p-n junction diodes. The diodes are made from doped semiconductor materials such as crystalline silicon. Doping silicon with an impurity such as phosphorous introduces charge carries referred to as ...

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The global oil industry is currently reeling under the pressures of low prices brought about by an oversupply of the commodity. There have been worries among green energy supporters that the historical lows could bring about a decrease in the development of alternative energy sources. This short report seeks to argue that the low prices may indeed result in more emphasis towards the development of alternative energy sources. As Suzanne Goldenberg provides, the world’s net oil exporters are at the fore front of investing in alternative energy sources, more so, renewable energy sources like solar as well as ...

Introduction

Tesla is leading the charge of sustainability in the automobile market, and they have been highly successful in terms of sales numbers. Their iconic Model S sold 10,030 cars within the 1st quarter of 2015, showing a 55 percent YOY increase. Their powerwall battery is considered a huge breakthrough for the renewable energy. The battery aims at storing energy for homes from the solar panel. Their hyperloop technology would be able to transport people in solar powered capsules from Los Angeles to San Francisco at the speed of 760 Mph. Tesla is also promising that no company will ...

MARKETING

Development in science and technology Current technology available China has quite a number of current technologies that are not common to the rest of the world and the technologies are listed as below; High voltage transmission; China has innovated the world`s first ultra-high voltage DC and AC lines, which are capable of carrying more power efficiently for longer distances.

High speed rail

Advanced coal technologies Nuclear power Alternative energy vehicles; these include hybrid, electric, plug –in hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles. Supercomputing Solar energy technologies B. Technological skills and the general labor force of CHIINA The general labor force of china ...

The sun holds immense energy that is yet to be tapped. It is estimated that the suns energy could be able to power 1000times of the worlds desired energy needs. Methods of utilizing this energy being devised could be the solution to all our energy needs, like oil, and could be the gateway to the future. Sol-U-Go is a new automobile manufacturing company that is harnessing solar energy to power their new automobile machines. With the plummeting prices of oil and its environmental pollution, solar power presents itself as the more affordable environment safe alternative. Sol-U-Go automobile company targets ...

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Turbine Engine Lubrication: A Vital Function

Turbine engine has high rotations per minute (RPM) and generates large energy due to compression. The rotating components in the turbine engine (Engine Bearings) must be lubricated at all times for smooth functioning of the engine. The lubricant must flow across the bearings at high pressure (Ehlert, 2011).

Background - Turbine Engines

A turbine is a machine utilizing a rotor or a wheel to produce power that is generating by the motion of the steam, water, air, gas or any fluid. The flow of the gas or the liquid rotates the ...

Nanotechnology is the subject of most research and it is developing rapidly. It produces potential improvements and great innovations in any aspects of life. By definition, nanotechnology is science, engineering, and technology that is conducted at the nanoscale about 1 to 100 nanometers. Extremely, it is the study and application of small things utilized all the other sciences; physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering. Specifically, the innovation produces new and improved treatments, cleaner, safer, and faster manufacturing, increased life-cycle of products, smaller and quicker devices, and more. As a result, it is useful to the socioeconomic and environmental effects; however, ...

In 2008, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted a resolution to protect Iraq’s assets from any international threats stemming from Saddam Hussein’s era (MacFarquhar, 1). Such assets included oil, Iraq’s main asset, and other revenues from the country’s international trade. Given the precarious state that the country was in at the moment, it was necessary for the country to receive such protection or else it could be hit by a humanitarian crisis. It is estimated that Iraq has 144 billion barrels of oil hence making oil account for approximately 90% of revenues (MacFarquhar, ...

A Reciprocating Engine is also called as Piston Engine. In this engine pressure is converted into rotating motion with the help of one or more reciprocating pistons. There are various types of Reciprocating Engines, the most common type is the Internal combustion engine which is used in motor vehicles, the steam engine which is used in the industries and the Stirling engine. The compression ignition engine and the Spark-ignition engine are the two types of internal combustion engine. In the compression ignition engine, fuel is injected into the cylinder and the air inside the cylinder is compressed so that ...

III. Product and Service Description This section of the business plan entails a detailed description of the product that I will be selling. Therefore, some of the sub-sections that will be covered in this section include a description of the product assortment, product uniqueness, product benefits, assortment strategy description and product experience description.

A. Description of the Product Assortment

According to Skarra, the success of a product depends on how a person is able to come up with the right product or service assortment. Therefore, in order for me to be successful with my product, I have decided on a product that I believe is ...

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Having attended a birthday party, an assortments of foods were served among them beef, rice, and the mandatory cake. An analysis of the dietary compositions of this food revealed that beef contained up to about 24g for every 100g of protein in a single serving, 16g of fat content in 100g and no carbohydrates. Rice was found to have a high source of carbohydrates about 23 grams per 100-gram serving, 1g fat per 100g serving and 3g per 100g serving protein content. Similarly, the cake served was high in carbohydrates about 60 grams per 100g serving with minor composition ...

Introduction

The paper is a case analysis of Frog’s Leap Winery. The company has gained unmatched reputation in the industry because of its organic farming and traditional ways of winemaking. The paper is divided into six sections. The first section analyses the business strategies of the company in each consumer segment. The second section discusses its sustainability strategy. The third section performs a five-force analysis to understand competition outlook in the industry. The fourth section highlights the key factors contributing to the firm’s success. The fifth section explains how well the strategy is working in terms of financial ...

Writings of Max Weber are representing fundamental importance to Sociology as scientific discipline. While different concepts were still not described, he has tried to clear up situations considering power, people attitudes, economy, and religion and even give them definitions which we are interpreting till nowadays. His works are without doubt having particular semantic load. This makes them harder to read but more challenging to explain. While analyzing different concepts described by Weber we should also take into consideration time when he was writing and influence of European, precisely, German politics and economics which somehow could have been different from ...

Business ethic

Milton Friedman is rumored to have said “The business of business is business.” Why would a free-market economist have made such a statement? Does such a philosophy have implications for business ethics? Milton Friedman was famously known for his quote that, ‘the business of business is business’. This quote calls upon every person involved in business, from business owners to employees to assume an important role in the workings of business. This implies that one should focus more on his or her business’ most important aspects. Apparently, the most important business activity is cash flow. This is the money ...

Signs and symptoms of depression

Depressed persons may not experience each and every symptom of depression. There are those who experiences most of the symptoms while the rest only experiences a few of them. The degree of suffering varies from each affected individual. The severity of symptoms of depression differs among the affected persons and also over time. It is also important to note that there are also common signs and symptoms that affect every depressed person (Spek et.al, 2007). Although some of the signs and symptoms do not necessarily mean that an individual is suffering from depression, the severity determines if one is ...

Linda S. Erdreich stated in her report on the health effects of cell phone use that “radio waves, or radiofrequency (RF) energy, is a range of the electromagnetic spectrum” (2014) that is exuded from many common appliances. She goes on to inform that “RF energy is not ’radiation’ in the same sense as used for high frequencybecause the energy of RF is so much lower and is unable to change the DNA of cells” (2014) . On the other hand, Olga V. Naidenko, in favor of the opinion that cell phone usage increases the risk of brain cancer, stated that ...

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Problems of various recycling methods .3 Executive summary 3 Field investigation ..5 Benefits ..8 Recommendations ..9

Introduction

Most countries need to solve the issue of waste disposal. Currently the bulk of waste dumped at landfills. This situation has extremely negative impact on the environment, since the decomposition of organic substances are released into the atmosphere large quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas many times more potent than carbon dioxide. According to researches many scientists still have not found the optimal solution for the safe and cost-effective waste management. Waste disposal and waste incineration do irreparable harm to human health and ...

Introduction

Strategic management plays a vital role in the development of every organization as it provides the opportunity to the business to expand in the future. The strategic management process is also referred as the science of experimenting and formulating the long term and short term plans for the business including the initiatives with the purpose to optimize the objectives of the organization. The process is important as it is linked with the mission and vision statement of the organization/company. There is a need to supervise and amend/edit the strategies of a corporation with the analysis and demand of external ...

Abstract

The following will examine the environmental policies and activities practiced by Nostrum Oil & Gas (previously known as Zhaikmunai LLP) and how well they conform to the ISO 14000 voluntary environmental management standards created and published by the International Organization for Standards. Nostrum Oil & Gas is located in the UK and is listed on the London Stock exchange, but has most of its facilities in Kazakhstan. It concentrates on oil and gas exploration and production. Like many other corporations around the world, Nostrum Oil & Gas is attempting to ensure that it's corporate activities are socially sustainable and environmentally sound. The ...

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

Abstract This paper analyzes the environmental context of health. It discusses the contribution of environmental factors to the etiology of major diseases. The environment, as defined by the World Health Organization, focuses on the external forces that can be modified (WHO, 2006). It excludes lifestyles and behaviors, but recognizes how these external forces shape lifestyles and behaviors through access to these external forces. Environmental factors can be very significant in health. Access to clean and safe water, safe home and working environment, toxics, air pollution, and climate change are among the factors detrimental to health. In line with this, ...

1. In the middle of the 20th century, when China was an economically backward state, the problems facing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were substantially “how to foster rapid industrialization in a traditional and backward society, and how to deal with the problem of scarcity (technology, resource, capital)” while developing a firm, unshakable, and secure socialist society for the purpose of achieving general welfare and common prosperity” (Li 142). As of today, more than sixty years later, the CCP is facing quite similar problems, including “CCP unity vs. factional divergences, economic miracles vs. widening wealth gap, social harmony vs. ...

Virtue Ethics

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary interprets the words “truthful” and “truthfulness” as such which “contain, tell, or express the truth” (n.d.). Basically, the word “truth” stands for a situation where something or someone depicts sincerely any unfolding of events free of deception or fraud which cannot be told about Enron’s business. The story states that the first stage of the company’s business engagement involved the energy market and in particular, trading in gas (specifically, it included a commercial chain of purchasing gas from producers and then selling it back to utilities companies) (Healy & Palepu, 2003). In other words, Enron ...

With the increased cases of air pollution in the US and all around the world, the need to have clean energy sources has been the agenda of energy summits. We have experienced increased levels of greenhouse gasses and hence the temperature levels [1]. As a result, seasons have changed, and food production lowered as well. This has brought too much pressure on the government to find alternative means to feed the growing population. An alternative has been to make genetically modified foods and fast food markets. However, the same cycle repeats itself as these companies still need the energy ...

Abstract

Crude oil has been refined to make such fuels as diesel and petrol as well as industrial chemicals and lubricants. Transport activity, as a core element of economic development and a precondition of human welfare, is increasing across the globe with the growth of economies. Transport predominantly relies on such fossil resource as petroleum. The literature relevant for this study can be divided into two parts or strands: one that focuses on the demand side and another one that gives analysis to the oil market by focusing on the supply side. This paper absorbs the ideas of both strands ...

According to the recent State of the World’s Cities Report 2012, a holistic and integrated approach is essential for the well-being of all. It is critical to get aware of the new risks and support the cities to make the world progress economically, socially and environmentally. Although different crises of varying intensity have hit the cities, it is felt that cities can provide a solution for the regional and global crises via flexible and creative platforms. Part One: Prosperity and Urban Trends The future cities will be the center of prosperity. The human beings find their basic needs ...

Need

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has played a central role in space technologies and research. Over the years, NASA has taken lead in space exploration through technological development. However, this adventure has cost the agency millions of pound due to the expensive costs of equipment and energy needed to propel space shuttles into space. The agency uses millions of gallons of fuel to provide the energy for space transportation. NASA spends $10,000 to put a pound of payload in the orbit of the Earth (Katayama, 2002). The high cost of transportation and unreliability has put pressure ...

Need

While windmill technology is appropriate for generating clean and renewable energy, its practicability is limited by seasonal nature of the power generating because of fluctuations in wind (Kumar & John, 2012). Windmills are installed in specific places. The output of the turbine in the windmill is dependent on the availability of wind to turn the turbine (Kumar & John, 2012). In addition, there is need for more renewable sources of energy to avoid the depletion of the fossil fuels. In another viewpoint, cleaner sources of energy are in keeping with the resolve to reverse the effects of global warming. Generating electricity ...

Jane Doe

Questions: Describe how burn wounds are classified. Identify and describe Mr. Angelo’s burn injuries. Burn wounds are classified using four degrees that are based on the severity of how many layers of the dermis have been damaged; the higher the degree of burn classification, the more severe the burn injury and damage done to the patients skin and body. In the case of Mr. Angelo’s burn injuries, he sustains both 2nd and 1st degree burns covering approximately 40 percent of his body.

Explain the “rule of nines” used in assessment of burn injury.

When assessing burn injuries, the “rule of nines” is a formula to assess how much ...

British Petroleum (BP) is an energy company, ranked as the third largest in the world. It undertakes oil exploration, refining, and the sale of oil products. The energy industry exposes the company to numerous risks and uncertainties in the exploration, extraction, refining, and sale of products (Bamberg, 2000 p.34). BP has however managed to maintain its top position in having a 100% oil reserve replacement for 17 years. Despite the efforts to maintain safety precautions, unfavorable events have followed the company’s operations. One instance is the explosion in the Gulf of Mexico where the company was drilling in ...

Organization of work with case study

I chose case study as a qualitative method that can be applied to analyze characters of movie “Running with scissors”. The purpose of this case study - defining different mechanisms of psychological defense used by various characters in the film and better understanding of Freud`s theory of psychological defense`s mechanism. Students will need to answer following questions for this work: 1) What mechanism of psychological defense did you notice in the behavior of characters of “Running with Scissors.”? 2) How do you think what are purposes of using defense mechanisms by different character?

Brief summarizing of mechanisms of defense`s characteristics

The central mechanisms ...

Introduction

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, also known as LVMH, is a luxury goods conglomerate, headquartered in Paris, France. The Company was created through the merger of Louis Vuitton and Moet Hennessy in 1987. LVMH is the largest fashion brand in the world in terms of revenue with over sixty subsidiaries. LVMH has posted revenue of €30.6 billion and a hefty profit of over €5 billion in 2014 (LVMH#3, 2015). Christian Dior is the largest brand within LVMH business portfolio, contributing more than 40% of its revenue (LVMH#3, 2015). Bernard Arnaut is the largest shareholder of the company. The ...

“Environmental sustainability is the ability to maintain the qualities that are valued in the physical environment” . Analysts, environmentalists, and researchers had been scratching their heads to predict the outcome of the inconsiderate course through which we are heading, for very long. And each time, the data they receive shows that the news doesn’t bode too well for the future. The population explosion, the environmental depletion, and unsustainable resource exploitation had, almost, depleted the natural balance in our ecosystem. “Environmental sustainability could be defined as a condition of balance, resilience, and interconnectedness that allows human society to satisfy its ...