Essays on Ground

In some situations, it is crystal clear that force used against a malicious criminal is in self-defense and necessary to prevent serious injury or death, but in other cases, there is significant gray area in the space where self-defense and excessive, or aggressive, force meet. In this murky space where self-defense and aggression meet are “Stand Your Ground” laws. As the recent George Zimmerman-Trayvon Martin incident and subsequent trial has proven, Stand Your Ground” laws can ignite passionate debate about gun control, the right to defend property and self, race and other factors.
Most self-defense laws in the United Continue reading...

Evolution of Warfare

Since existence, human beings have always waged war. It is claimed that the first action the Homo sapiens engaged in on the global stage was genocide with the complete obliteration of the Neanderthals even though there is no implication of a prearranged war endeavor. The Neanderthals where physically stronger than the Homo sapiens. However, the Homo sapiens could commune and unite to push the Neathadals to areas that were not very favorable for continued existence hence dominating better settlements.

Though many people would think of war as a morally and ethically unacceptably action, it is still a very important Continue reading...

Grounding connection design

The two most important impacts of correct grounding layout are the following.
- The circuit has a zero voltage reference point, the ground. (Green, 2014, para. 1)
- The ground is critical for safety.
If a heater’s insulation wears out, then touching the metal of the heater gives a shock unless the heater has been grounded. The metal heater housing is where the conductor is installed. The conductor is then connected to a ground. The ground may be in the building or far away from the location of the heater. The ground can be a panel or an Continue reading...

Fig 1: NDRC Techniques

Introduction

Non-Disruptive Road Crossings are manuals which outline unifying and standardizing measures of Road Engineering Practices. The significant objective of the project is to enhance the management, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all roads and related infrastructures to ensure a safe and uniform operational and structural capacity throughout the road network in Dubai. The complexity in road construction and to some point other engineering projects leaves very little to be argued about on their significance with respect to the influence they have on the environment. It is a fact that projects like roads, bridges, Continue reading...

Fig 1: NDRC Techniques

Introduction

Non-Disruptive Road Crossings are manuals which outline unifying and standardizing measures of Road Engineering Practices. The significant objective of the project is to enhance the management, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all roads and related infrastructures to ensure a safe and uniform operational and structural capacity throughout the road network in Dubai. The complexity in road construction and to some point other engineering projects leaves very little to be argued about on their significance with respect to the influence they have on the environment. It is a fact that projects like roads, bridges, Continue reading...

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Part II
Purpose
In this lab, we are investigating the human impacts on the sustainability of groundwater. Using information from credible and relevant internet sources, we were observing whether ground water will be sustainable given that the current human development does not change.

Introduction

It is known that ground water is a vital resource for the nation. In the world, ground water is far much more than surface water, statistically, 30.1% of all the water I the world is ground water, while surface water accounts for about 0.3%. Out of the 30.1% (ground water), 25 percent is fresh while the Continue reading...

Introduction

The building of tunnels dates back to the canal age. The first English canal tunnel was that of James Brindley on the Bridgewater canal directly entering Worsely coal mine (Muir 14). It was opened in 1761 and subsequently extended. This marked the beginning of tunneling, with numerous tunnels on the extending canal network. Brindley’s next achievement was the Harecastle tunnel built on the summit of the Grand Trunk Canal that was later damaged by mining activities. Since then tunneling has been an important aspect as far as infrastructure is concerned not only in the construction industry but also Continue reading...

Stand Your Ground Law, Racial Disparity, and Homicide Rates

There are racial inconsistencies all through the criminal equity framework. From a stop and search, to vehicle looks at activity stops, to sentencing and the requisition of capital punishment, African Americans excessively are reached by the criminal equity framework in bunch ways. Outstandingly, discovering a racial difference is not synonymous with discovering racial disparity. African Americans are more prone to live in thick, devastated spots, and neediness and isolation are unmistakably joined to criminal rate and predominance. Recognizing racial enmity inside racial incongruities is exceedingly troublesome with existing datasets that do exclude such key measures as setting and connection. Continue reading...

Introduction

It is argued that advertising is the cornerstone of every business. Through advertising, a means of marketing communication, a business encourages, manipulates and persuades a target audience to start or continue using their products or services. The modern day advertisement appeals to the consumer through an array of ways as exemplified in the essays written by Cohen, Bovee and Fowles. The placement of an advertisement is very important to its purpose. In making this choice, one should choose a medium that will ensure penetration to the target audience. In addition to placement, the design of an advertisement is very Continue reading...

ADS-B is one of the two types of Automatic Dependent Surveillance. ADS is an Air Traffic Control (ATC) technique that tracks aircraft without the use of radar. There exists two types of Automatic Dependent Surveillance, ADS-Contract (ADS-C) and ADS-Broadcast (ADS-B). ADS-C is controlled by agreements put forward by the ground station. This means that the broadcast of ADS reports is done by the ground station except in emergency situations when the flight crew can declare or cancel a reporting. Two pilots cannot communicate positional information using this system.
In ADS-B, the aircraft regularly broadcasts its position to no specific Continue reading...

A review of the Stand Your ground Act

Abstract
Although laws are made with an intention to help people, sometimes it is unfortunate there is no consensus on its necessity among the people.. The ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws in one such law in which there is much controversy. While use of deadly force to defend self is acceptable by all, there is a possibility of the Act being revoked by the defender after unnecessary killing to go scot free. After the Trayvon Martin case of 2012, there has been a major outcry to reform it or abandon it. Although ‘Stand Your Ground’ law has been determined as Continue reading...

Outline

Woolly Pockets
Shared Qualities
Ground Bed
Hangs easily
Eco-friendly
Laid in the ground
Self-watering facility
Rely on watering
Needs to be watered
Good drainage
Both can survive low and medium rainfall
Flooding problems due to rain
Enhances both indoor and outdoor spaces

Can only be done outdoors and enhances outside spaces
Modular & Portable

Cannot be moved
Less maintenance

Regular maintenance

Thesis statement: - Gardening is a common hobby and more awareness and interest is developing in people now. In this essay I would like to compare and contrast planting in woolly pockets and ground bed, emphasizing on the qualities and Continue reading...

WATER QUALITY AND CONTAMINATION REPORT

ABSTRACT
The process of water filtration systems is to remove impurities from a water source to create potable water in sufficient quantities to supply a municipality. In order to do this water is filtered by several different processes to remove different types of impurities. To test the efficacy of these different processes, a series of laboratory experiments was set up using the same type of materials and processes, but on a smaller scale. The data suggests that these processes are effective in removing most impurities and contaminants, However there is room for improvement and a higher quality of drinking Continue reading...

The United States of America continues to grapple with insecurity. The position, since the 9/11 attacks, has been that of a cautious approach to matters of security. Interestingly, the threats of security are not limited to terrorism only. Criminal activities have increased with cases of violence, rape and assaults, among others on the rise. It is on that premise that the nation has had to address the security issues and undertake measures aimed at protecting the citizenry. At the federal level, legislations relating to terrorism and gun control (Patriot Act, among others) have been adopted. In the same light, Continue reading...

- Section about Background

History of site use

Drivers discarded squanders created at the Depot in trenches, tidal ponds, landfills or other holding vessels from the 1940s through the late 1970s. A large portion of the waste originated from the SIA. In 1989, EPA recorded the SIA on the NPL. A 1990 Federal Facilities Agreement incorporated the Army's RCRA and Superfund program necessities for the whole Depot.

Map/ aerial photo

The 15,200-section of land establishment has a base in the Calhoun County, Alabama. It is 10 miles west of the renowned Anniston. It is worth noting that the northern side of this given Depot stems Continue reading...

Qualified women are entitled to be in the frontlines too. In January 2013, the United States military lifted its ban on women in ground combat positions, a policy that has been in effect since 1994 (FoxNews.com). The 1994 policy defined ground combat as “engaging the enemy on the ground with individual or crew-served weapons, while being exposed to hostile fire” (Skaine, 7). This paper therefore takes the definition of ground combat as the meaning of the word “frontlines” which was earlier mentioned. The 2013 decision generated many opposing opinions about the issue. Different factors such as physical strength, emotional Continue reading...

Abstract

Aviation is a crucial component of any nation’s economy. It provides transportation and movement of goods and people from all over world, for business, imports, exports, and tourism. However, these economic benefits must be weighed against the local and global environmental impacts of this industry. There has been a remarkable effect on the global carbon emissions, and this trend is feared to multiply as more people travel by air in the modern world. The U.S. transportation system alleges that there has been an increase of up to six-fold in the aircraft mobility for the last 35 years.

Introduction

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Environmental concerns are always addressed in stable nations like the United States, but in countries with socio-economic and political problems such as Egypt, the government never takes care of the environmental issues. Water pollution in Egypt is one of the most threatening environmental concerns of the country. Water pollution affects the people’s healthy living standards as it reduces their ability to obtain and use water. Egypt is listed among the ten countries that are threatened by water crisis by 2025 due to the rapidly increasing rate of pollution in the water of the Nile River . About 97% of Continue reading...

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Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground

In self defense, the basic philosophy is that the amount of force to ward off the threat must be proportionate to the force that was being threatened to be used. In essence, lethal force is only permitted to be used in cases in stopping the infliction of grievous bodily harm that can result in possible death, the death of the person or loved ones, or rape or “sexual assault” in Michigan. The person using deadly force legally must possess a reasonable belief that by using such force, one if not all three of these scenarios will be prevented, Continue reading...

Introduction

Many are often amazed at the term hydraulic Fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is a technique that involves typical mixing of water with chemicals and sand, under high pressure. The mixture is injected into wellbore to create small fractures where fluids such as petroleum, gas, brine water and uranium-bearing solution might migrate to the well. It is at this point that some have voiced their concern on the possible pollution of ground water due to the injection of these chemicals to the ground (Spellman 45). However, others have also supported the process so strongly citing that the amount of chemicals released Continue reading...

Hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a technique that involves typical mixing of water with chemicals and sand, under high pressure. The mixture is injected into wellbore to create small fractures where fluids such as petroleum, gas, brine water and uranium-bearing solution might migrate to the well. The hydraulic pressure is removed from such well and small proppant grains are used in holding the fractures open when the rock achieves equilibrium. This technique is common in wells for tight gas, shale gas, coal seam gas and tight oil. Such well stimulation is carried out once in the well’s life Continue reading...

Lugene Rosen

English 100
Women on the Frontline
Following the existing debate on whether or not qualified women are equally entitled to be on the frontlines like men, lots of heated debate is generated. In January 2013, the United States military lifted its ban on women in ground combat positions, a policy that according to the information stated in the sources of Fox News (FoxNews.com) had been in effect since 1994. Skaine mentions that the ground combat positions were defined according to the 1994 policy as “engaging the enemy on the ground with individual or crew-served weapons, while being exposed to Continue reading...

The Stand Your Ground Law as the law that governs issues and legal position with regard to self-defense. The general definitions of the law covers two basic perspectives, that is, one, that there is practical believe or certain threat to an individual and that secondly, that the option or obligation to retreat is beyond the individual. The legal concepts as provided by the Stand your ground law allows an individual to use lethal force and at the same time act as immunity or a basis for defense against criminal charges. Goodnough, (2005) argues that legal aspects as provided by Continue reading...

Around the world, the United States Army is one of the strongest war forces. They face many instances of war because many countries see the United States as the “world power” in the economical and political arena. As such, the country needed to create an army that would stand up to any other country in time of war. The United States faced threats from all over the world because of their role as a member of the United Nations group of allies. From as early as 1917, the United States improved on their weaponry and formed one of the Continue reading...

Summary

Ground transport forms the central nervous system of any economy. It facilitates transport of goods that drives an economy, while also facilitating transport of people. The purpose of transport can be either commercial, business, or for pleasure.

Program

Development of ground transport infrastructure requires vast expanse of real estate as well as creation of temporary support infrastructure while building the ground transport systems. This also consumes enormous amount of raw materials like cement, coarse and fine aggregates, steel, while other inputs like diesel, heavy engineering equipment and extensive labour are the requirements. For the purpose of this paper ground transport Continue reading...

Have we ever contemplated of how our society would be like without litter? We tend to throw any piece of trash at our disposal on the ground not thinking that, that small piece of trash finds other trash which later on builds up into piles of junk. Littering has become common in many cities around the world and if not stopped, our environment will be negatively affected by our own actions. I choose to write an argument on littering in public places, especially in our school because, it has become an environmental hazard and it is affecting our environment. Continue reading...

Cheng, C., & Hoekstra, M. (2012). Does Strengthening Self-Defense Law Deter Crime or Escalate Violence? Evidence from Expansions to Castle Doctrine . Journal of Human Resources , 1-43.
The findings published in the journal indicate that the adoption of the stand your ground laws increases the crime rate. The study found that there was a 7-9% increase in manslaughter rates and that adoption of the laws increased justifiable homicide by 17-50%.
Jansen, S., & Nugent-Borakove, M. E. (2007). Expansions to the Castle Doctrine: Implications for Policy and Practice. National District Attorneys Association Symposium (pp. 1-24). National District Attorneys Association.

- Concerns have been Continue reading...

Global scenario and California

Global scenario and California
Water is a precious nonrenewable resource. It is limited in quantity and serves the entire humanity, and all living beings on earth. A man can survive without water for only three days. Many problems on earth are attributed to increasing population and water scarcity is one of them. The exponential growth of the human population not only endangers other living things on earth but also deprives them of essential requirements like clean water, clean air, and a safe habitat to live. Water as a resource is under threat because it is contaminated, misused, wasted, and Continue reading...

Introduction

Tall buildings have held the fascination of human beings for a long time now. As the fight for space increases and the land available for urban consumptions keeps decreasing the tall buildings have become a reality everywhere in the world. Tall building hold a sway over the human minds and higher the buildings go the feeling of being in the sky increases. There is now an attempt to build the world’s tallest tower of 1 km in height is being made. The building when completed will be called the Kingdom Towers and is being constructed in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading...

AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF SENATE BILL 863

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ABSTRACT
California’s (CA) legislature has passed a series of Workers Compensation (WC) reforms during the past 15 years; the most recent, Senate Bill (SB) 863 passed on August 21, 2012. SB 863 was introduced and presented to the California public as a reform bill that would ensure better coverage and easier medical access for workers injured on the job. SB 899 passed during the early 2000s was shown to be better for California’s workers, than SB863. The most vulnerable workers, Continue reading...

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The 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG) was a branch of the Army, Navy and Air Force seconded to the Chinese Air force during World War II. Although they only existed from 1941 to 1942, this group, known as the “Flying Tigers” made a lasting impression upon air combat during the war.
The Flying Tigers were formed by President Franklin Roosevelt to help the Chinese against the superior air forces of the Japanese (Chennault, pp. 24) The idea for the group came largely from its first commander, retired U.S. Army Air Corps Colonel Claire Chennault. (Chennault, pp. 26) Col. Chennault Continue reading...

Factories have always been seen as emitters of enormous smokes, which makes factories as major contributors of air pollution. But, aside from the air pollution, factories have been contributing to land pollution, as well as water pollution. These pollutions were mainly because of the emissions of harmful gases, mixing of toxic and hazardous chemicals on natural water resources, direct contact of harmful chemicals and wastes to surface soils (Peterson, para. 1). Moreover, although different factories produce different waste products, still, the environment is always at risk.
One of the most familiar effects of factories is how it contributes to Continue reading...

Introduction

Geothermal energy is a source of energy that has become very common as a sustainable energy source in numerous countries across the world. Geothermal energy owes its origin to volcanic activity that occurs in the earth’s core and mantle. Rain water or water form surface runoff may collect in underground reservoirs of water. The volcanic activity below such reservoirs heats the water. The water is normally trapped such that it cannot escape. This leads to build up of a lot of pressure causing it to become superheated. Eventually, the water rises to the surface through fault lines on Continue reading...

Introduction

Geothermal energy refers to natural heat stored underground beneath the earth’s crust. On the ground surface the energy is evident in form of hot and altered ground, hot springs and fumaroles. The energy is tapped by sinking geothermal wells underground. The high temperature and pressure fluid is extracted and through carefully built wells and designed network of pipes and channels the hot steam to the plant turbine to generate electricity. The steam and water are extracted at very high pressure and temperature. The application of geothermal energy has gained popularity globally because of its environmental Continue reading...

Abstract

Clean water for domestic use is essential for a health population. Therefore, all people should have access to clean drinking water. Drought is a common phenomenon in arid regions and this makes water shortage a significant problem. The effects of water shortages are experienced in the arid Southwestern parts of the United States, this just being one among the many arid areas of the world. The paper seeks to address and compare the various small and large scale methods possible for water provision in this arid region of the United States. Among the large scale possible Continue reading...

Introduction

The movie Apollo 13 is based on the true account of the unfortunate Apollo mission of NASA. The movie opens with Astronaut Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) who is enjoying a party to celebrate the success of Apollo 11 lunar mission. The story subsequently revolves to tell the tale of the third mission of landing in the moon which would be led by Astronaut Jim Lovell, Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) lunar module driver and Kevin Bacon as Jack Swivert, who is the command module pilot. The mission is smooth until the crew is threatened due to the explosion of an Continue reading...

1.0 Introduction
Categorically, there are approximations that nearly 30% of the overall globe land area comprises of occupied arid and semi-arid areas. Most importantly, water shortages prevent both economic and social development of the mentioned arid and semi-arid regions of the world. The cited economic and social development gets held back because they significantly rely on continuous water supply resources. Due to the constant and continuous interruption of the aquifers (V.E.A, 2005, p.122), the freshwater challenge gets motivated, because, the mentioned water is increasingly becoming salty. The report, therefore, aims at evaluating the feasibility of providing fresh water to Continue reading...

Rail construction is a sequence of steps that takes laborious amounts of time in each step and finally results in a wonderful and safe system for transport for many decades to come that requires minimal maintenance over that period. The first step in the construction process is the approval for new line itself. This is typically the responsibility of the government to do it. Once a approval is given for rail connectivity between two points then the role of engineering kicks in.
The first step in the process is the alignment. Alignment is nothing but the path in which Continue reading...

Islamophobic Media in Case of Park51

The past decade has experienced an increased growth of disdain for Muslims in the west especially in America. It has been a period where the western people have not hesitated to voice their opinions and expressions about Islam. The growing disdain, especially in America has been due to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. However, the proposal for the construction of an Islamic center close to the site of 9/11 terrorist attack provoked anti-Muslims activists who created a notion that the proposal was a scheme by Muslims in America to conquer the hallowed Continue reading...

The weather conditions between Oshkosh and Wisconsin are similar. This means that they share both latitudes and longitudes. Snow usually comes at a specific time of the year. This is fall. When it comes, the weather becomes cold. However the ground usually behaves differently. Temperatures are the regulators. When temperatures are high in a place, then the weather becomes warmer or hotter. Nevertheless, when the temperatures are low, a place becomes cooler. Therefore, the grounds nature depends on the temperatures. Weather is not directly related to the ground. When there is snow, the temperature normally becomes cooler. On the Continue reading...