Essays on Peek

Introduction

President George W. Bush signed the USA Patriotic Act into law following the September 11 attacks. It was designed so as to improve the anti-terrorism investigations by the federal authorities. Among the primary purposes of this act is to improve the law enforcement investigation tools and prevent as well as punish the acts of terrorism in the country and other parts of the world. It is vital to note that this antiterrorism law removed the legal barriers, which were blocking the federal defense, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies from exchanging the information regarding possible terrorist threats. The present paper ...

Methodology: Results-based Management Framework

BACKGROUND International Telecommunication union (ITU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations for information and communication technologies or ICTs. ITU is responsible for allocation of global radio spectrum and the satellite orbits, development of the technical standards to ensure seamless interconnectivity of the networks and technologies. The origin of ITU dates back to the mid nineteenth century and since then it has been at the centre of the advances in communication. Right from telegraphy in earlier times to satellites, mobile phones and internet in the modern world. It was on May 17, 1865 that the first incarnation of ...

Introduction

The dawn of the 21st century has ushered in a new era that brings with it the promise of a better, bigger and brighter future. But hidden under the veils of this ultra-modern society are glimpses of the past; evils of a forgotten era that still lurk in the corners. From racism to terrorism, there are several social evils that need to be put to rest. One such successful attempt was made by Dr. Sylvia Ann Flack, an African American, who carved out a unique identity for herself owing to her contribution to the health care industry. Realizing the ...

The film Rocky was written by Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G. Avildsen. It was released in 1976 and it is one of the best films about sport of all time. The person who is very important for the production of the film is Sylvester Stallone because he had the idea for an original story. Rocky was nominated in nine categories for the Academy Awards, Oscar and it won three for best picture, best director and for best film editing. Stallone made a great effort to make this film and the story of its production is very interesting ...

The proliferation of disruptive innovations has made a strong case against fixed business models. Indeed, a growing body of disruptive innovations (by, largely, remarkably young entrepreneurs) are shifting business strategies from one-size-fits-all operation models into more dynamic models adaptable to an increasingly business ecosystem. In recognition of visionary entrepreneurs of all walks and in all areas of human endeavor, Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards has been granting annual awards for most disruptive innovations in a broad range of scientific, business, political and social activities since 2010 ("Honorees," n.d.). In order to highlight latest innovation awards of 2015 and reflect on ...

As a newly assigned K-12 teacher in a school district, one must accept the challenges that come from being a newly appointed teacher. While teaching and helping students learn and prepare for their future can be rewarding, the daily tasks of disciplining and keeping order in the classroom can be exhausting. Being a teacher can be difficult because one have to interact with students with diverse family backgrounds and attitudes. (“Peek”)Problems on classroom violence, outdated teaching methods and parents concern on their children’s education are added responsibilities of a teacher.

The World Report on Violence against Children identifies the main forms of violence

a) Physical and psychological punishment- these are forms of violence that uses ...

Identify an issue in EMS care that you believe needs to be studied.

Emergency medical workers are responsible for the saving of many lives because they are the first responders to all medical emergencies or disasters yet there is not much that is known about their injuries and illnesses. The issue that I believe should be studied is occupational injuries and illnesses among emergency medical workers. This is because the injuries they suffer are mostly work related and are probably as a result of interactions with their patients. Emergency services medical workers pit their lives on the line in order to save the lives of others and yet there are destitute awareness and ...

Earley, Pete (2012). The Serial Killer Whisperer: How One Man's Tragedy Helped Unlock the Deadliest Secrets of the World's Most Terrifying Killers. Touchstone. New York City: NY. ISBN-13: 978-1439199039.

Purpose of the book

The purpose of “The Serial Killer Whisperer” is revelation. The minds of serial killers and serial murders have fascinated us through investigative documentaries, sitcoms and Hollywood blockbusters (Schmid, 2005). The information that is portrayed to us in these mediums is generally violent and usually illogical behavior on part of the serial offender. This book, however, reveals a different side to the readers. The side that eludes investigators and criminal profilers; the ...

Literary works are a form of aesthetic expression that delves deep into the dynamics of the society and beings. The literary artists explore the territories of quintessence that explicate the intertwining relationships between the domains and characters in the milieu and society. The novels in context are varied from one another in terms of content and portraiture. However, there is a commonality among the three literary works in terms of their portrayal of the shadow of the adult world. Although these artistic works explore different avenues of emotions and relationships, there echoing presence of the adult world in all of these ...

Abstract

The term, Racial profiling, is usually practiced by law enforcement agencies in order to target people of particular race for investigation and enforcement in a disproportionate manner. Individuals as well as some particular groups are targeted by the law enforcement agencies in such practices and they are subjected to various unjustifiable sufferings. This paper intends to discuss different aspects of racial profiling, role of TSA, Police and other enforcement agencies, along with discussing the impact of racial profiling on Muslims, Arabs, Hispanics, and other American minorities after 9/11. The paper presents a detailed background of ethical profiling, why and when it ...

Introduction to Westlake Lanes

Westlake Lanes was founded by Dane Sugar, the maternal grandfather of Shelby Givens. It is located in Raleigh in North Carolina. In 2008, Dane died. After his death, the bowling alley is facing losses because of high costs and low sales. In early 2009, the Westlake Lanes was solely relying on the highest limits of loans for its business operations. In order to resolve such operational issues and smooth functioning, it was necessary to hire someone competent for handling this situation strategically. After Dane died, someone had to take the responsibility to run the business. The board members ...

Post-9/11 prejudice and discrimination

The human race has always faced the challenges of extremism and discrimination that have threatened the equality and fraternity among the people across the globe. The history of the world has witnessed many harrowing incidents that have scarred the civilizations with bloodshed and acts of violence. Human race has become the greatest enemy of itself. While previously there were holy crusades and holocaust- all based on religious boundaries and biases, the modern world is also inflicted by the “opium of the masses”- religion. In the modern times, the world has seen a constant friction between the Western world and ...

Introduction

Orthopedics refers to the branch of surgery devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of illness, injuries malformations and deformities of the musculoskeletal system (Goriainov et al. 2014). The system includes the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints and bones. Orthopedic engineering leverages biomaterials in the form of implants such as sutures, joint replacements, bone plates and so forth. It also deals medical devices to replace damaged and defective parts of the body (Goriainov et al. 2014,"Material, Technology and Profit” 1988). Biomaterial is termed as "Any substance (other than drug) or combination of substances, synthetic or natural in origin, which ...

Imagine being in a wilderness, in an alien place, life all around you, life going on unhindered. Despite the abundance around you, you still can’t find something to feed on, cheer you or relate to. It is like the unlikely situation where all over sudden, your friends quit speaking in a language you understand. You can no longer understand what they say, nor can they you. The world can become a very lonely place in such circumstances; when you fail to fit, not of your own doing, but a cruel mix of fate and circumstances. This is the predicament that most ...

6.9% of adult population suffers from diabetes in the US. However, the percentage of African American population with diabetes is almost double. According to the National health interview survey almost 13% of all African American over the age of 18 have diabetes (minority.health.hhs.gov). Additionally, as opposed to other population groups, more African Americans suffer from diabetes related serious complications. It has been documented that a well developed educational intervention program improves patient’s understanding of disease, self management proficiency and disease outcome. However, there is a need for development of novel and potent intervention strategies especially adapted for racial/ethnic minority and ...

Bilingual education often refers to a form of education in which information is presented o the students in two languages. This system forms an intrinsic and inherent part of the American education system and is widely recognized. Different approaches for the education of bilinguals have come up over the years to ensure that they learn both their native language and English. Some of the most important approaches to teaching bilingual Children have been based on English as a second language (ESL). The most common approach is known as Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE). This approach is the most conventional approach and ...

Introduction

Proper selection of the material and manufacturing process to be used for a given application is crucial to the success of the manufacturing process. Material selection should be based on material suitability and the possibility of modifying the material to make it suitable for the application while the selection of the manufacturing process should be based on the material selected, the shape required, dimensions of the item being manufactured and the cost of production. A product design specification (PDS) is a crucial element of design that outlines the design and operating requirements and, therefore, facilitates the selection of suitable materials. This ...

David T Little: Speak Softly

Lynne Glasscock: Teamwork Peter Saleh: In the Toybox Christopher Rouse: Ogoun Radagris The concert in the school hall of the University of Evansville in Indiana was a real shocker and hugely interesting. The percussion ensemble performed some very modern works with huge aplomb and everything came across as very striking indeed. One aspect of the concert which was perhaps overlooked by other critics during the event was the excellent level of acoustics which was prevalent throughout the whole evening. The percussion was extremely strong throughout and also included some innovative instrumentation The concert began with Russel Peek’ ...

The concert in the school hall of the University of Evasville in Indiana was a real shocker and hugely interesting. The percussion ensemble performed some very modern works with huge aplomb and everything came across as very striking indeed. One aspect of the concert which was perhaps overlooked by other critics during the event was the excellent level of acoustics which was prevalent throughout the whole evening.

The concert began with Russel Peek’s ‘Lift Off’ composed in 1966. This work attempts to emulate the lifting off of an Apollo space rocket very much in keeping with the space programme ...

Toward a Happy Medium: Maintaining Balance Between America’s Right to Liberty and Need for Security Through the Fourth Amendment

Abstract

The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution is near the heart of the American model of civil liberty. In no other amendment do the notions of liberty and security rest at such delicate legal counterpoints. Maintaining balance between the two is a constant challenge. Decisions in landmark cases in the last half of the 20th century helped to affirm important Fourth Amendment principles and protections concerning search and seizure, drug testing and probable cause. But in the post-9/11 world, Americans’ right to ...