Essays on Miles

The average American requires a yearly movement of 57 tons of cargo to cater for all of their activities. In 2016, the freight transportation system handled nearly 16 billion tons of raw materials and consumer goods. All this movement is vital in supporting economic activities around the country. All the shipments including fresh produce, express packages among others require an extensive system comprising millions of vehicles supported by sophisticated information technology and managed by a big labor force. The USA is the largest consumer market in the world thus a need for a robust system to oversee the movement ...

How to Use Policy to Change Public School’s Funding and Resources Allocation

Ph.D. in Education-Leadership, Change, Policy in Education

Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the funding disparities deprive many minorities and low-income families of the opportunity for education success. The research endeavors to explore different ways policy can be used to equally allocate educational resources and use them to the advantage of the less fortunate sections of the society. As one of its important goals, this prospectus paper informs the research as to how to weigh the options available to the school managements and the education policy makers. The paper provides a purpose to the proposed study by dwelling upon ...

Part 2. Recent and historical images of Mars

Historical Image of Mars. Website reference: http://www.fourthplanet.space/tag/christiaan-huygens/

Image info: Christiaan Huygens’ observational drawing of Mars shows a triangular feature which known today as Syrtis Major.

Telescope used: Huygens used a telescope created by himself (1655). It was a good 2-inch (5.1-cm) telescope of 10.5-foot (3.2-m) focal length and 50x magnification. (Sheehan)

Observer: Christiaan Huygens

Exposure time: Observations were taken over a number of weeks. Other relevant details: Huygens used results of his observations of Mars to measure Mars’ rotational period. He measured it as 24 hours (only one hour away from the rotational period of the planet recognized today). It should be noted that the most prominent and largest crater of the Mars was named after Huygens (14.0°S, 304.4° ...

Over a long time, there have been witnessed various disasters that occur beyond human control. The natural disaster tends to take place any time of the year regardless of whether tourism is at its peak or not (Ritchie et al. 15). Therefore, it happens that at times the natural disasters become one of the most challenging situations people encounter at diverse economic regimes. In most countries, a natural disaster has led to the loss of lives of many people including the tourists. Moreover, it is evident that natural disaster does not choose the place to occur, and hence it ...

5 Forces Case Report: The Air Express Industry Case Questions

Introduction

The air industry in the US dates back the early 1970s and its growth and development was gradual and based on numerous factors. In the initial period of operation, the industry particularly dealt with small packages and the entry into the industry was challenging due to the environment characterized by significant regulations. It is essential to understand the primary factors which led to its growth and development to its current status. First, the deregulation in the industry is attributed with significant changes, which allowed Federal Express, which was among ...

Scenario: Jill Intends to sell his car and places a “for sale” sign on her car, which prompts Jack to call Jill for inquiry about the car. Jill provides Jack with information about the car (year of manufacturing 2003 and the mileage 20,000 miles) and the price which is $12000. The next day they meet and exchange the car but Jack later goes to his mechanic who reveals to him that the car had been driven for at least 50,000 miles. Jill had adjusted the miles intentionally for the purpose of selling the car.

Issue: Establishing whether there is a contract between Jill and Jack

Analysis: Offer: a ...

Introduction

The need for organizations to provide their employees with a work-life balance is increasing every day. Although most companies would love to provide their staff with the opportunity to work from the comfort of their homes, there are various challenges standing in the way. The ability to access company networks regardless of the geographical location presents different benefits such as increased employee productivity, satisfaction but also presents some cons such as security concerns and increasing costs for the company. Developments such as the Cisco Virtual Office Solution have significantly addressed the concerns for many businesses and still provided the ...

Introduction

The Marriot International and Renaissance Long Beach Hotel has come under fire after the hotel received a lawsuit from two women over alleged sexual harassment claims. Luz Cuevas and Teresa Evangelista allege that different employees working for the hotel sexually harassed them on more than one occasion and that female workers from the Latin region have on several occasions been the targets for physical, emotional, verbal and sexual harassment by senior employees at the Marriot Hotel. The two women filing the lawsuit against the hotel are Luz Cuevas and Teresa Evangelista who work at the hotel as an on-call ...

INTRODUCTION

Economical and industrial development are two of the most important elements on the evolutional way for any country and nationality. However, it often happens so that people discover something new and hurl themselves into using it before making throughout estimations of potential risks and hazards. This is especially common if such newly discovered entity (an invention, or mineral, or a way to dig out minerals – this could be anything) is capable of making large sums of money: then there is no particular doubt of this entity becoming incredibly popular and exploited to the extent of being overused. To top ...

2017

The Research Method Introduction The research method is an essential part of the research design as it determines the framework in what type of data is collected and how it is utilized to address the central research problem and answer the research questions (Creswell, 2013). Therefore, effort is directed to evaluate what research method should be utilized in the case study so as to understand the impact of mining and quarrying activities in the Akamkpa mining region located in Nigeria (Creswell, 2013). Research methods are practical ways for conducting research and require that the research scope, problem and questions ...

Introduction

This term paper is completed to show the understanding of the statistics and to demonstrate the application of probability theory to a real world problem. The aim of this research project is to pick a data set that most closely ties my chosen field and perform statistical procedures such as descriptive statistics and statistical inference using the selected data. Since my field lies in the area of sales, real estate and business administration, I selected the Goodyear Arizona Real Estate Sales Data. The main research question I will investigate in this paper is: what are the factors that have ...

The Eastern Insurance Company (EIC) was formed in 1987. It offers various services including motorcycle covers and education plans, and advice on questions arising from insurance. Before the merger, the Company had a Board of Directors consisting of six members, and twelve employees. Lion Insurance Company on the hand was formed in the 70’s, initially offering car insurance covers only. With time, the company grew to incorporate Travel insurance, Home insurance, Private medical and dental insurance, Car insurance, Life insurance, and Pet insurance. Being a global company, it had branches across various countries with hundreds of employees. The ...

In her research on Forest school, Coe, (2016) embraces the qualitative approach to establish the risk taking experiences of the children in the study. The used method which included carrying out observations, taking photographs, conducting semi-structured interviews and drawing photos of the students was an effectual method for this study. The study at Forest school being a novel study (first of its kind) at a natural school setup, having alternative methods of qualitative data collection was effectual in getting insights of the study’s objective which were to learn more about the risk taking experiences of the students at ...

I recently engaged in a negotiation with a car salesman. I wanted to buy a new sedan car at a price of $6000. However, the car salesman offered the car I wanted at a price of $7500. He insisted that I would have to settle for a different car with a lower performance for the same price I offered. However, I stated clearly that I was not settling for anything less in performance. As such, the dealer requested that I raise my offer which I declined. After analyzing the market prices, the dealer agreed to come down from his ...

The Mars Climate Orbiter: A Multimillion Dollar Mistake

The Story Grossman (1999) addresses the incident of NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter in her article named “Metric Math Mistake Muffed Mars Meteorology Mission”. She explains how a simple unit conversion mistake caused the Orbiter to burn up in the Martian atmosphere. The vessel costed NASA a whopping $125 million when it vanished into the Martian atmosphere. The problem, later identified by a NASA review board, owed to a software glitch. The software was used to calculate the thrust in “pounds of force” while the other software took the input in “newtons”. This happened due to the fact that ...

Agenda

Tesla Motors company profile American market SWOT Analysis Public relations objectives Strategies Tactical programs Tesla Motors Inc Tesla is one of the leading American automakers and energy storage devices. The company's products have infiltrated the global market due to high trust levels and economic costs of maintenance. Additionally, the company offers luxury cars models that suit both the celebrities and the common customers and hence widening its market globally despite the presence of high competition in the motor vehicle industry.

Tesla has two models of electric vehicles for customers' selection.

Model X sport utility vehicles (SUV) which offer features like electronic control, all-wheel drive dual motor operational system, as ...

California’s “third city” San Diego is oftentimes forgotten between San Francisco’s foggy weather, Golden Gate Bridge and tech industry connections; and Los Angeles’ sports teams, movie stars, and of course, Hollywood. To be sure, what San Diego is popularly known for, namely its beaches, its great weather, and its zoo, are hardly the attractions that provoke excitement and “must go” desire. Rather, the city’s attractions they seem to focus on rest and relaxation. Indeed, that is probably why San Diego is one of the top cities in the nation for conferences and conventions. Indeed, one of ...

Singapore

Detail Economic Facet. From the point of view of a country’s economy, certain freedoms are essential to attract immigrants. Singapore is one of the best countries to emigrate as the country ranks among the best in terms of labor freedom, fiscal freedom and investment freedom. In terms of labor freedom, Singapore match the standards set by the United States of America (both score 80-100 in the 2016 Index of Economic Freedom) (Index of Economic Freedom). But, Singapore provides much better fiscal freedom (Singapore scores 80-100 and US scores 60-69.9 in the 2016 Index of Economic Freedom) and investment ...

Adopting the effective sourcing method in an organization can assist in ensuring successful supply chain process. Organizations purchase products from multiple suppliers. Procurement department focuses on procuring the products at optimal prices. Competitive bidding and negotiating with suppliers are some of the methods used in tendering. These methods have benefits and shortcomings that should be analyzed. Competitive bidding refers to procurement methods whereby suppliers, vendors or contractors compete for the bids. Negotiating with suppliers focuses on identifying the needs of the company and establishing the best position for the bids. Competitive bidding and negotiation are considered in diverse situations. ...

Introduction

Urban sprawl has turned out to be a controversial issue in recent times due to the rate at which green spaces are disappearing in most of the cities, especially in the United States. Nnaemeka-Okeke (2016) describes urban sprawl as the expansion of a community devoid of concern for the environmental impact. In other words, urban sprawl is the uncontrolled expansion of the metropolitan areas. This phenomenon primarily results in the extinction of green spaces and a variety of environmental consequences. Banai and DePriest (2014) maintain that urban sprawl is considered a cause of the climate change, with environmental effects ...

An internship with Abu Dhabi Airport entitled Abu Dhabi Airport Internship report completed in partial fulfilment of the requirements for CEHS 396-Internship in Homeland Security

Abstract

This report offers the description of my internship at the Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC) in the United Arabs Emirates. Fundamentally, Abu Dhabi Airport is a public joint-stock organization that is fully owned by the Abu Dhabi government. It is located 16.5 nautical miles east of the Abu Dhabi City, which is the second largest city within the United Arab Emirates. My primary duties and responsibilities as an intern were to understand about the ...

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between social networking and face-to-face communication with respect to their influence on the social interaction skills. The first aim of the research has to determine whether there is a causal relationship between use of social networking tools and face-to-face communication behaviors. The research aims to investigate the hypothesis. There will be a statistically significant difference in change/gain scores for communication behaviors between the experimental group and the control group; Face-to-face communication is associated with the students’ social media networking habits (i.e. time spent on social media networking). There will ...

Inventions

Introduction Modern world is run on the inventions of thousands of scientists and inventors. And among the most important aspects of our civilization are ease of movement of cargo and people, and ease of communication over long distances. The subject of this essay discusses two critical inventions which kick started the modern industrial civilization and made it possible for a global society to to communicate and exchange goods. Steam engine and radio are still being used in various forms in our society and their importance is evident from the revolution they brought about.

Although steam powered toys and gadgets ...

Human life is sacred. The teaching about life is similar in its application in both religious perspectives as well as in nursing perspective. Just as the way religions such as Catholic Church view the aspect of human dignity, so is the way nursing profession view it. This discussion will focus on some of the major key principles of Catholic Social teachings and their application in nursing practice.

Dignity of a human person

According to the Catholic Church teachings, human life is sacred, meaning that it5 has been sanctified and should be given the respect it deserves. Their teachings also argue that human dignity depicts ...

The considered fire emergency event was in the Rosemont Hotel located in the city of Chicago. The Rosemont Hotel is part of the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel. The hotel is located 2.5 miles from the O'Hare International Airport 17 miles from the downtown of Chicago. The nearest fire department station is located in the International Airport with a 7 minutes range. The event was last August 04, 2016 and affected one floor of the hotel (Armentrout, 2016).

The Rosemont Hotel fire steps were the following:

Incipient Step: In this phase, there are no flames, there is a little smoke, the temperature is low; a lot of combustion ...

The American civil war in the West: Grant’s River War

Introduction The American Civil War is among the majorly discussed wars in the history of the United States. Ideally, Civil War is considered a central event in the U.S historical civilisation. While it is evident that the revolution that occurred in 1776-1783 facilitated the establishment of the United States, the American Civil War of 1861-1865 provided a suitable platform for the determination of the future of the United States (Doyle, 2014). Fundamentally, it offered the solutions to two major questions initially created by the revolution, and these included whether the United States was going to be transformed into a ...

Western culture and Chinese cultures today have various similarities and differences. They developed almost independently of each other due to geographical circumstances and other geopolitical factors. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and review the similarities and differences between Western culture and Chinese culture.

Background of Comparisons

Western culture is fundamentally Eurocentric culture. It refers to the kind of culture that is prevalent in Europe, Latin America, North America and some Eurocentric societies around the world. However, up till about 500 years ago, European culture was developed and flourished in Western Europe. Chinese culture on the other hand seem to ...

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Executive Summary

Tesla Motors was developed in the year 2003 and has been the pioneer of producing the environment friendly vehicles ever since. The company has been widely known for its high performance sports cars that are equipped with the latest technology features and hinder the carbon emission, which eventually makes its vehicles environment friendly. The company is aimed towards reducing its inventory, production and distribution cost and provide high-end vehicles at low cost. The company is focused on enhancing the customer experience by means of providing them with the innovative features and design while keeping the cost low ...

Bebop is a jazz style known for fast paces and complex improvisations based on playing off of harmonies. It developed in the 1940s in the United States of America and symbolized the new stage in the ideas about jazz music and its perception. This paper aims to discuss the history of bebop, its establishment as the major modern jazz movement around the days of the decline of big bands, its fragmentation into the styles of cool and hard bop, and the role African-American musicians played in its development. As Gioia writes, from its beginning, jazz was the genre of ...

Introduction

Climate change is among the significant factors impacting ecological diversity on a worldwide scale. The growth of industries and the increasing human population globally have resulted in a rise in the volume of greenhouse gasses, which scientists have argued are the greatest contributors to the menace. The Florida Keys is one of the ecological treasures of the U.S. that continues to be impacted negatively by climate change and anthropogenic activities. This ecological treasure, which is located at the tip of the state of Florida, comprises about 1,700 islands that stretch for more than 200 miles to the west ...

Application of Decision-Making Models in Ethical Dilemma

Application of Decision-Making Models in Ethical Dilemma An ethical dilemma is normally a complicated situation when a person is fixed to choose what to do between tow equally important things, thereby engaging in a mental conflict that forces him to obey one and going against the other (Corley et al., 2005). In this case, a 6-yrs old child has been rushed to the hospital, only to be diagnosed with meningitis. The illness requires an immediate treatment, but according to the professional code of ethics, a doctor cannot initiate a treatment without consulting either the patient or the parents. Given ...

The case study reveals that there are a number of challenges faced by Tesla. These challenges rose up when the environmentalist came up with laws and regulations so as to limit the fuel emission from cars. Then technology chipped in which called out for making car models which are based on the latest form of innovative technologies in terms of fuel consumption. Many international car manufacturers have also joined the automobile industry including the companies from Korea, Japan, and China. Due to the increase in care manufacturing companies, the competition has also soared for Tesla. There were some questions ...

Abstract

The current discussion is aimed at the dissection of ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability of British Petroleum (BP) by taking the case of Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in to consideration. By commencing the discussion with an overview of the externalities present in the oil industry, the pressures on oil companies are examined which is further evaluated through the application of stakeholder theory and the theory of utilitarianism. In the case of BP, it is revealed that the resort to CSR was primarily a reactive measure to correct its tainted brand image and save it from reputational risks. ...

Faith, being an intangible concept, is almost indefinable. But there are theologians, like Soren Kierkegaard and Paul Tillich, who dared to define faith and its role in everyday life. There are similarities and differences between the interpretation of Kierkegaard and Tillich of faith, and some critics are not contented with or opposed to their ideas, particularly as regards the subject-object division. This paper argues that a thorough, critical analysis of the ideas of Kierkegaard and Tillich regarding faith will demonstrate both theologians remaining devoted to the conflict between the finite world and the infinite, unbounded realm. Kierkegaard often emphasizes ...

Product Market Analysis

Product/Service Mix With an experience in the airline industry of over four decades, Southwest Airlines has polished its low fare flying policy. Economy flying across various United States destinations is SA’s main product that has become an eponymous for the company (Southwest Airlines official website, n.d.). Its product mix includes rapid check ins, two free checked pieces of luggage under specific sizes and weight, no reservation policy and a friendly crew that engage travelers during their flights, which is SA’s personal signature (Southwest, 2014). Southwest product differentiates from other airlines’ products because it comprises the largest Boeing ...

The research hypothesis: H1: In comparison with other types of interventions, PECS is the most effective in promoting functional communication for individuals with autism. The Null hypothesis (Ho) is usually the opposite of the alternative hypothesis H1, it is the hypothesis that the research wants to disprove or nullify (Whittaker, 2012). Therefore, the null usually refers to the common view of something. The null hypothesis is used in statistics to indicate that no variation exists between the stated variables (Gravetter & Wallnau, 2004). For this research, the null hypothesis is as stated below.

Ho: There is no difference between PECS and other types of interventions in promoting functional communication for individuals with autism

The independent variables (IVs) and dependent variables ( ...

When it comes to the debate about American Airlines, one controversial issue has been found out , as the company is about to make changes to its rewards program. The rewarding miles will be accumulated , but with a little difference, the AAdvantage Program will be based on money spent on tickets, not on miles flown anymore. Most of us would readily agree, that this regulation does not benefit the society at all. On the one hand, this issue is still on the question, whereas most people are convinced that the changes will apply due to the companies’ announcements that the ...

Problem Solving in Six Steps

Introduction to Developing Solution in Six Steps In this paper, I will analyze a problem of an individual, and implement the developing solution in six steps strategy. The six steps approach comes from the field of developing projects (McMahon 2012). While developing a project, project teams have to understand the problem deeply and define it in explicit words. Writing the problem explicitly gives the project team the information to develop solutions (The Global Development Research Center 2016). The project team can use stakeholder analysis to understand the position of the relevant people or institutions regarding developing the solution alternatives. ...

Classical Organization Theory

The classical organizational theory is identified as the oldest school of management pre-dated in the early twentieth century (Shafritz, Ott, and Jang, 2012). This theory is premised on efficiency of bureaucratic systems that operate in an organization. This school of management is based on ensuring maximum productivity of an organization’s systems. In this regard, this theory involves centralized decision-making, specialization of labor, and maximization of profit. For this reason, the theory encompasses a combination of three distinct concepts, bureaucratic, scientific, and administrative theories (Daft, Murphy, and Willmott, 2013). The classical organizational theory was advanced by the first scholars, ...

The Belmont Report was created in 1978 in response to the issues that were made evident from the Tuskegee syphilis experiment, and aimed to provide a number of guidelines to ensure the safety of human subjects during biomedical research (Sims, 2010). The purpose of the report is to protect humans that are involved in medical, nursing, and scientific research by giving guiding ethical principles about how to protect these subjects. The Belmont Report has three main principles, which are “respect for persons, beneficence, and justice” (Sims, 2010, p173). There are also three main practical approaches that should be used ...

Introduction

The paper focuses on the project management problems that faced Rony’s project. The project was commissioned by The Custom Ronworking Company. The president of the company, Emelia Carpenters, contracted W.Easly Associates to conduct a post-project appraisal of Rony’s project. The project involved expansion of the company’s production facilities. The expansion included expanding the manufacturing and production residence. The plans were occasioned by a mini boom experienced in the commercial construction field in NSW, Rony’s hometown. A decision was reached to go ahead with the expansion and Spencer Moneyworth, the vice president; Finance and Administrator were ...

Individual Assignment:

Introduction California a western United States country which stands among the states with the largest economies in the US. Within California, there are 28- recreational parks that are areas of relaxation and exploration by both residents and visitors. These parks are lucrative income generating avenues for the state. For this assignment, we explore the statistical data of the biggest recreational park in California which is the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This paper presents a discussion on the parks land use, management economy and general observations.

Being the biggest park in California, the Anza-Borego Desert State Park covers an area ...

Northampton community, Virginia is usually regarded as a small town which has invested in sustainable rural development. Northampton County forms the gateway to the Chesapeake Bay, and it is the southernmost county in Virginia's Eastern Shore (Mitchell & walls, 2013). The county is characterized by beaches, marshes, tidal creeks, woodlands, historic villages, farms and a variety of marshes. In addition to the natural and cultural assets, the county has a diverse home for over 250 species of birds, fish, and wildlife. One of the most saddening facts is that the county is among the poorest in the entire Virginia state. ...

Introduction

Natural resources for decades have always provided many nations with the affluent source of wealth that helps in building their economy. As such, many of the countries that majorly depend on the natural resources such as copper, oil, gold and uranium often embark on intensive mining practices to ensure their natural reserves are productive and can offer sustainability to their economies. Due to their dependency on these resources, the countries often have structures and laws that govern how they handle the resources in every stage to ensure maximization. It is important to highlight that the resources are most often ...

Prevalence of Poverty in Haiti

The issue of poverty is a topic countries are unable to tackle fully given the complexity of the problem based on its cause and the factors that ensure its continuous persistence. Many countries have areas where development is not fully realized and only certain parts of the country benefit from development or modernization. Some countries do not have resources or training necessary to instigate development and a few cannot escape poverty easily, because they have yet to repair their infrastructure and society after being subservient to another country. In the case of the Republic of Haiti, the prevalence of ...

Introduction

PhamaCARE is a top tier pharmaceutical manufacturing company with programs that aim at solving medical problems for poor people through discounts and partnerships. Based in New Jersey, PhamaCARE has operations across the world, and presence in an African country, Colberia. Most people in Colberia live below poverty line, and they are ready to do anything for a living, no matter how lowly it pays.

Scenario and Stakeholders

PhamaCARE has struck a deal with traditional healers in Colberia that will get them exchanging knowledge about their medical herbs with the company. The arrangement has opened opportunities for thousands of people, who rummage in ...

Introduction

Sharp Park, which is named after George Sharp, has a long, rich history. Mr. Sharp owned a more than 400-acre estate that he established with a vision for the San Francisco residents to enjoy recreation in a natural setting. When he died together with his wife, the property was left to the San Francisco City Council under strict instructions that it would only be used for recreational purposes. Sharp Park is in California off Highway 1 along the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco. It has existed since 1917; the golf course was established in 1930s. In 1941-internment camp was established ...

Tesla Motors Inc. is American energy storage and the automotive company that designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicle powertrain components and battery products. Tesla Motors is also a public company that trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol TSLA (Carlson & Robertson, 2014). Tesla Motors company manufactures home and office battery charging equipment and has also installed a network of high-powered Superchargers across North America, Asia, and Europe. The company also operates a destination charging program where shops and restaurants among other venues are offered fast chargers for their customers. The market structure in which Tesla Motors competes ...

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Introduction

Cruise ships are used to take vacationers on recreational voyages. The ships provide amenities that enhance the passengers experience such as lounging facilities, cinemas, indoor sports, swimming pools, and music concerts among others. Cruise ships usually take the vacationers on a round trip through a given number of destinations, which usually include a number of coastal downs, before returning them to the port of origin. The cruise industry started in the early 1970s and was widely embraced in 1971 as a viable tourist attraction when a ship known as the Pacific Princess was featured in ...

Technology is rather the greatest invention of the last two centuries, affecting the old and new generations in unprecedented ways. Technology can be a positive or negative tool, depending on who is using it. In many developed nations, it is the fundamental driving force of the economy and transforms many lives in society by shaping the future in a unique fashion never anticipated before. Technology has been extremely pivotal in taking charge of humankind’s bold steps towards unlocking the future. With the invention of the computer, technology was able to revolutionize the way people communicate, socialize, and spend ...

ENGL 303-005: Technical Writing

Feasibility Study on Solutions to efficiently power an electrical vehicle Abstract “Feasibility Study on Solutions to Efficiently Power and Charge Electrical Vehicles” The future of electric vehicles needs to shift toward the use of solar charging stations which can increase the feasibility of electric vehicles outside of urban areas. The solar powered charging stations can revolutionize the way the world views vehicles powered by renewable energy sources. These solar stations can be placed in rural areas which can allow the drivers to store and charge their vehicle, which will minimize the prevalence of vehicles being stranded without access to ...

Water Rights

Creating water policies have always been a great challenge. Water has multiple uses; economic growth and conservation of wildlife, however, the usage of water among individuals may contradict. Prior appropriation doctrines contradict with public trust doctrines and several reserve rights. Despite the conflict, there are strategies and policies that can be used to ensure that enough water is reserved for instream use and at the same time prior appropriator access to water is maintained. The best strategy to use to ensure this is accomplished is the distributive water policy. This strategy involves supplying water to a particular area. In ...

Grand Health Pharmaceuticals (GHP) Order 104BDK56392

Contract for distribution services On this day 10th of May 2015 Grand Health Pharmaceuticals (GHP) and (Name of Distributor) get into a business partnership which is bound by the following terms and conditions.

SCOPE OF CONTRACT SERVICES

The distributor will be expected to perform distribution to all the clients of the pharmaceuticals which ranges from clinics, hospitals, chemist and supermarkets.

Performance Goals and Services

The distributor is expected to make deliveries to various clients in time and sometimes these deliveries may offer special challenges. The distributor should be in a position to be efficient during emergencies. Once the goods have changed hands between the pharmaceutical and the ...

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the traditional institution of trade and economics among the Trobriand Islanders. The primary focus is on the symbolic interpretation of the acts involved in the kula ring and in yam production, display and distribution. The first section of the paper explains the kula ring and how it operated in Trobriand society at the time of the first ethnographic description of the Trobrianders by Malinowski in 1914. The second section examines how social hierarchy is expressed in trade within the kula ring. The third section looks at the difference between symbolic gift ...

The air near the surface will usually become warmer throughout the day. This is one of the main reasons why it is unstable. Then at night, the air that is close to the surface will begin to cool. This is going to form a temperature inversion or a stable atmosphere.2. Inversions aloft are sometimes called “capping inversions” or “lids”. Why?

This is because it is like putting a lid on the atmosphere.

3. You are flying at 4,000 feet AGL over a city during the day. There are no clouds present. As you descend to land at a nearby airport, you notice that, although visibility was very good at 4, ...

Critical Assessment of an Intervention for Sustainability

Characteristic of the Place I’ve chosen Hong Kong as a site for this paper. Its total territory is around 1 108 square kilometers that is twice less than the territory of Tokyo or Moscow (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). At the same time, more attention is paid to the region of Kowloon peninsula as the most densely populated area in Hong Kong (more than 7000 people per square kilometer) (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). The Kowloon City is more specific site of Hong Kong for analysis in this paper. The chosen region differs by the high population density, ecological and ...

Introduction

The government of Dubai undertook a mega project entitled the Palm Jumeirah in 2001. The mega project involved the building of an island on the shoreline of Dubai with intentions of attracting tourists and create a grand tourist sector. This was not a lofty goal as it has been met and expounded upon. Dubai is now considered the world’s most modern city with the Palm Jumeirah and other mega projects. The impact of the mega project has been local and global. Locally, the city has seen rapid economic growth and now attracts corporations and tourists from all over ...

Executive Travel Report

Tel Aviv Tel Aviv (Israel) Fast Facts Status Financial center of Israel and 2nd most populous city Time zone UCT/GMT +3 hours

Political system Democracy

Main religion Judaism Language(s) Hebrew, Arabic, English Currency exchange rate 1 ILS = 0.26 USD; Inverse 3.76 USD

Arriving to Ben-Gurion International Airport (Tel Aviv)

The airport is located 20 km (12.5 miles) outside the city. Equipped with 3 terminals, the airport is designed to service approximately 16 million travelers a year. You will arrive to Terminal 3 that accepts international flights. Inside the terminal you will find an emergency clinic, post office, currency exchange centers, 24 hour banks and a number and of ...

Impact of Benjamin Franklin's Charts of the Golf Stream on the Shipping Industry

The Gulf Stream is a gigantic current that flows from the Mexican Gulf, past the Florida Peninsula, U.S. East Coast and up to Cape Hatteras. The current then flows across the Atlantic towards Iceland, British Isles, and to Norway. Viewed from the Straits of Florida, the stream has a width of approximately forty miles. Its speed can go as high as five miles per hour (4.3 nautical knots). As the current flows into North Atlantic, the width widens and can increase to up to hundreds of miles at some points (Richardson 51). The amount of water carried by the ...

Introduction

In his book “Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq”, Stephen Kinzer examines the various overthrows the government of the United States has undertaken since 1893. According to Kinzer, the invasion of Iraq was not an isolated case. It was just a continuation of the list of very countries America has invaded and aided its overthrow. Kinzer examined 14 overthrows that the U.S government has been involved in the last 110 years (Kinzer 8). According to him, the intension of most of the overthrows are not what the government tells the public, both the American citizens ...