Essays on Refuge

Coming into Language is an autobiography by Jimmy Baca that is used to depict the power of being literate. The author illustrates the life of a young illiterate Hispanic male who had to struggle through life in school, at work place and even unable to be stand up for his right to freedom. He compared his life when he was illiterate and when literate and shows the obvious benefits of being literate against the disadvantages of being illiterate. This is a story of hardship and gloom that ends in a triumph as the character is able to overcome his ...

Background

Successful modern business marketing lays emphasis on meeting the needs of the customers. This focus is a departure in the opposite direction from the traditional business whose major concern was selling its products or services. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one way of meeting not only the direct customers’ desires but also the needs and expectations of all the stakeholders of a business (Ortenblad 2016). Unethical profiteering practices of large companies and customer awareness due to free flow of information have forced many companies to make CSR a key strategic focus in their conduct of business. Besides enabling a ...

Miopithecus ogouensis – Gabon talapoin

The Gabon talapoin (Miopithecus ogouensis) is a small species of monkey found not only in Gabon but in other African countries including Angola, Congo, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its range includes the Ogooue River, after which it was named but extends to other riparian habitats from the equatorial forest zone south of the Sanaga River in southern Cameroon to other tributaries of the Congo River including the Lefini and Almira Rivers . Although the monkey is listed as being of least concern in the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species , it is suffering significant wide-ranging habitat decline. Nowak has found ...

Lily-Love Toppar

Cornell University, Country in Arial 9 Roxanne Grenier North America Abstract As of 2014, 38 million people worldwide have been driven out of their own homes by internal instabilities, armed conflict, and outbreaks of violence. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) alone accounts for 2.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). In response, relief-driven charitable practices have consequently created a condition of permanent impermanence, perpetuating the problem of dependency, unemployment, and instability. This forced movement of culturally and geographically heterogeneous groups evokes questions of housing stability: How does migration impact the social, economic, and political standing of the refugees? Given ...

IMAGE OF MASCULINITY WITHIN THE SPACE OF SAUDI ARABIAN AND ALGERIAN CULTURE

Introduction The space in the literature is the physically existing environment in which the characters live and plot the action takes place. An aspect of the space is needed for the reader to further clarification. The space in the written description helps to highlight significant plot developments, specific places in which the characters live and act. Space refers to the story through both actions and thoughts of heroes. Aspect space consists of all spatial frameworks and places mentioned in the text, which cannot be a place of real events. The world in a literary work in the space-time sense ...

English

Introduction In our research we will talk about a young lady, better to say, a survivor who definitely deserved to be mentioned in 'the city of ladies'. The girl who had no chance to grow up. We would like to tell a heartbreaking story of one of the most famous teenagers in the whole world. Anne Frank was one of more than a million Jewish children who died during the Holocaust. When she was hiding in the hideaway, Anne kept a diary, where she recorded her fears, hopes, and emotions. This diary was found by Mip Gis in a ...

Essay 1

Introduction Maurice Cranston expressed skepticism over the status of social, cultural, and economic rights as genuine human rights. Cranston gave various objections for the status of social, cultural, and economic rights as genuine human rights. The context in which these reasons are best understood is the context in which the concept of genuine human rights is understood. This paper explores the reasons for which Cranston denies the social, cultural, and economic rights the status of genuine human rights. This feat will be achieved by considering the concept of genuine human rights. Cranston makes two significant objections to the status ...

Anthony Doerr is multiple award-winning author who wrote the novel All the Light We Cannot See. The novel is about a German Boy and a blind French girl whom collided in France as they try to survive the wrath of the Second World War. Doerr describes Marie-Laure as a young girl who lives in Paris adjacent to the Museum of Natural History with her father, who is a locksmith. Marie-Laure’s mother had early died while giving birth. At a tender of six, Maria- Laure goes blind and her father built her a delightful miniature next to their home ...

Introduction

Evidence takes many forms depending on the trials. Many cases use scientific as well as forensic types of evidence in proving innocence or guilt. Scientific evidence relates to trials in that the evidence is hypothesized, tested, and accepted among the members of the scientific community. Most forensic evidence is scientific, including DNA matching, hair/fiber evidence, and fingerprint identification. Evidence is important in the running of cases as well as ensuring that justice is properly served.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is defined as any coerced or forced sexual behavior or contact that occurs without consent from one of the parties. Some of ...

There is a strong relationship between the Paris Talk and the preservation of wetland in Oregon. This is evident by the great war which has emanated between the climate change regime and the ranchers of Oregon. This conflict started when a game reserve was established in Malheur. The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge was established in Oregon, United States (Killeen). This prompted a war between the federal enforcement officers and the ranchers. The ranchers wanted their land so that they could continue rearing their livestock in an open field. On the other hand, the regulators had to grab the land ...

Water is an important element in this world that brings with it freshness and purity in the lives of human beings, animals and plants. Its importance in the lives of human beings cannot be underestimated. In Robinson’s novel, Lila constantly comes into contact with water. The author has used the transformative healing characteristics of water to depict change in the life of Lila. Through the characters and scenes, the reader is able to learn the varied struggles of Lila with fear of love; faith, family, and domesticity with clarity through water which symbolizes change all which Lila interacts ...

The notion of ‘space’ in art and architecture was a highly debated topic especially since space is a rather abstract and cannot be seen by naked eye alone. However, every place has space for it interacts with every works of art whether it is sculpture, painting, or landscape. Space is a void that revolves around the objects; it cannot be seen yet it can greatly affect the resulting image of the work. Functional space in Tanner and Jamison landscapes mimics the minimalist style. Minimalist style emerged in the first half of the 20th century, its design characterized by limited ...

The conflict between the Israelites and the Palestinians is due to struggle for land and territorial boundaries. They both believe that the land belongs to them. Israelites believe that the land they are fighting for, called Israel, is theirs and they are entitled to it. On the other hand, the Palestinians believe that they are entitled to the land, called Palestine. Both the sides claim over the same land, only that they call it different names. The Palestinians believed that the land was given to them by Allah, and therefore it is rightfully theirs. The Israelites believe that God ...

General Context

The outbreak of the civil war in Syria in March 2011 resulted in the migration of an estimated 9 million Syrians who fled from their homes and sought refuge within their country and in neighboring countries. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that more than 3 million Syrians have fled to the immediate neighbors including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. This means that about one-quarter of the population has been displaced from the country. An additional 6.5 million are internally displaced within the country. Over the last two years, the migration of these refugees has worsened ...

Background information

In 2011, Syria plunged into political violence in the wake of the Arab Spring. The protests were aimed at the government of incumbent President Bashar al-Assad and later developed to become a rebellion. The country witnessed unprecedented destruction, occasioned by loss of property and human lives. The rebel group fighting to ouster the government were countered by pro-government Shia groups. Despite many years of international intervention, the Syria civil war has degenerated into a bloodbath. Consequently, many Syrian nationals have fled the country while millions others are in need of urgent humanitarian aid. Studies by Lobatos revealed that by ...

When James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States of America, said that Public Lands are public resources that ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the people several years ago, America was still a young nation hovering around the Atlantic Coast (Scott). None could have foretold that disputes over public land rights will plague the nation for a greater part of the 20th century. To the West, North, and South stretched broad swaths of unexplored wilderness, territories begging for exploration and conquest (Scott). Like great civilizations before it, America spent the first years of ...

Syrian Migration Crisis to Europe

In this paperwork, I am going to discuss about the recent Syrian migration crisis to Europe- specifically Germany. Currently, it is estimated that millions of Syrians have escaped their homes because of the ongoing civil war that started in March, 2011- according to UNHCR report; over 4.25 million are dislocated within Syria (McFarland 139). Germany is one of the major target states for Syrian immigrants seeking refuge in Europe. In terms of applications for asylum, it holds the largest share compared to the rest of the European countries. Germany has, always, had a welcoming heart for visitors. Recently, the ...

Domestic violence refers to a situation where a spouse uses a particular pattern of emotional, physical, sexual abuse, financial depravation or a combination of these behaviors to control or threaten the other. Although this form of abuse is directed to one of the partners in a relationship, children also become victims because they stop feeling safe and secure. The children also stop seeing their home as a place where they can find refuge and support whenever they feel threatened by the outside world. Accordingly, violent experiences have profound impact on the life of the children as well as their ...

Delivery date

Every country exhibits two kinds of economy, these are the formal and informal economy. However, the formal sector is the most important for every country. It's what determines the country’s position of development as well as growth. Formal economy is made up of all the sectors of the economy that can be taxed. The formal jobs which contribute towards the growth and development of the country and are taxed to make up this kind of the economy. They include companies, industries, big businesses and some medium-sized and small corporations. So long as they pay taxes, the business no ...

1. Introduction and statement of the problem Europe and European Union are facing one of the biggest migration and refugee problems after the history. The influxes of the migrants that are fleeing from the Middle Eastern and North African countries are risking their lives to reach the old continent. The deteriorating human rights, civil war, insecurity and abuses are forcing people to risk their lives on boats and long journeys. The majority of them are coming by boat which is increasing the threat of drowning that has reached alarming rates in the recent past. Based on the United Nations ...

Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes are two great American poets who were concerned with the future of America. In the poem “I Too (Sing America)” Hughes describes a segregated and not perfect America, a world divided by color rather than ideas and freedom. Whitman imagines a brighter future of America in the poem “One Song, America, Before I Go”. Both poems describes and yearns for a better human experience in America. This papers seeks to examine and explore the depiction of America as a place with the potential for freedom and equality. It further explores the treatment of the ...

Nationalism is defined as the devotion that a particular person has towards his country. It is widely described as a sense of belonging that many people feel important. This sense of belonging allows the person to put primary interest to the nation. Many historians differentiate nationalism from patriotism by saying that nationalism is a state of belonging that people have over a country that is not yet free while patriotism is the love and loyalty for a country that is free. Arab nationalism is the state that arose among the Arab-speaking nations which felt the necessary urge to unite ...

Internal Displacement and Statelessness; the theory and practice

Internal Displacement and Statelessness; the theory and practice

Introduction

The Refugee Convention of 1951 defines the term ‘refugee’ in words that are very much self-explanatory when it says that a refugee is an individual who “owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.” The people who have to flee their homes and sometimes their countries face challenges that ...

“Living in Limbo: Mandatory Detention of Immigrants Under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996” by Amy Langenfeld

In this article, Langenfeld (1999) discusses the history of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996, and the social implications of the 1996 reforms. According to Langenfeld (1996) the 1996 reforms were the meticulously revised earlier forms. However, the implementation of the 1996 reforms was criticized due to some of the policies apparently violating international human rights. To be specific, the 1996 reforms included a mandatory detention of suspected illegal immigrants for a time interval ranging from several days to several years in detention facilities and prisons. Moreover, Langenfeld (1999) describes the quality of living of immigrants, ...

Unfortunately, since the time America began being colonized by the British, settlers showed they were adverse to anything new or different. The trend continued as native-born Americans continued to tend the land, waging a war against Native Americans, otherwise known as Indians . Native-born Americans further showed their intolerance for others, as well as how susceptible the country’s population was to stereotypes when they began partaking in the slave trade in Africa in an effort to jumpstart the nation’s farming industry. It was no surprise, then, when between 1880 and 1924, political and comedic efforts were made to ...

Refugees encounter multiple survival challenges while trying to adapt to alien nations. Consequently, International organizations have invested a lot of time and resources in making their lives more conducive through the provision of basic needs and other requirements. Sudanese refugees residing in the United States face many problems associated with immigration, culture, health and interaction with American Natives. As a result, their living experiences are rather challenging and incomparable to their home countries. This paper evaluates the problems faced by Sudanese refugees in the United States. Through analysis of other resources, the paper provides a rationale for the development ...

The effect of Syrian refugee wave on the European labor market

Syria is a country in the Middle East, and the civil war between the ruling government of Syria and the rebels started in 2011. The war killed many Syrians, and many fled the country to escape violence. In addition to civil war, the militant group ISIS in Syria has done awful violence to men, women and children. According to the figures obtained in 2015, ~4 million Syrians have sought for refugee status with the United Nation, and ~ 9 million refugees have fled home in Syria since 2011 (Syrianrefugees.eu, 2016). Many OECD countries have scaled up their refugee intake and ...

The history of the close relations between Judaism and Islam started with the emergence of the latter. The activity of Judaic communities in the area of the origination and foundation of Islam appeared quite high. In the Arabia on the 6-7th centuries, Judaism had mostly a proselytizing character, and the Judaic communities in Hijaz and Yemen included ethic Arabian people that were converted to Judaism. After the year of 622, in the city of Medina, many Judaic and Islamic communities were merged with each other to establish a united faithful society (Aharoni, Aḥituv 136-138). Mohammed hoped for the ...

Working in human services allows an individual to help almost everybody. When deciding what institution or organization to open and who to help, the options are limitless. Too often, the invisible individuals are still left on the margins of society, unfortunately. The minorities, those who do not speak English, the hearing impaired and disabled, and children are often forgotten. Unfortunately, resources for children who are homeless are often forgotten, perhaps because nobody comprehends this happen, or wants to admit it is an issue that faces society. The reality is over two million American children were homeless in 2014, making ...

1 & 2. Classes of contents of hazards and their definitions, as stated under section 6.3.2 of the NFPA 101 code. According to NFPA101, the hazard of contents has three categories. These classes are based on the level of a combustion of the materials in a room. These categories include: the high hazard, the low hazard and the ordinary hazard. High hazard contents are areas that can self-propagate fires. High hazard contents are those that in case of a fire outbreak, it can easily and readily spread. The materials are highly combustible. In cases of fires, explosions are likely. The ...

My research covers on the topic about overpopulation in sub-Saharan Africa. Overpopulation is a condition whereby the number of the existing human population supersedes the carrying capacity of the planet. This condition is usually undesirable in nature. All over human history, birth rates have always equaled death rates maintaining a sustainable growth rate. My intention to research on overpopulation is based on how serious this issue is especially on the African continent. Overall, overpopulation poses a big problem in different fronts. It is a major cause of poverty, malnutrition and underdevelopment (Logan, 1991). This is especially so in Sub-Saharan ...

Lineage, birth and childhood

Muhammad was son of Abdullah who was ultimately a descendant of Adam. While his mother Amina was pregnant she came across a divine message which said that she was bearing God’s messenger and was supposed to name him Muhammad. Muhammad’s father died shortly after his birth and he was brought up under the guidance of his grandfather, Abd-Muttalib who roped in foster mothers for the child. The boy Muhammad was then nurtured via humans who found him deserving enough for the futuristic role (Peters, 45). Muhhamad told about himself that his heart was deprecated of any black ...

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The article titled “Armed Group Vows to Continue Occupation at Oregon Refuge” is a recent article that appeared in the New York Times dated Jan 3rd, 2016 by Johnson Kirk and Healy Jack. The article covers protests that have began peacefully at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon near Burns. The protests were against the sentence that was imposed to an old rancher Dwilight and his son, Steven Hammond, who had settled fires on federal land (Johnson & Healy, 2016). The United States government has developed a set of laws and conditions, which are to be followed, when dealing ...

Introduction 2

The Impact of Insurgency Efforts During the Vietnam War 3 External Sponsors of Insurgency Movements 6 Conclusion 10

Works Cited 13

Introduction Among the many lessons to be learned from the Vietnam War is that counterinsurgency efforts must be stopped, but it is growing increasingly difficult to do so. Fanatical individuals who are deeply devoted to their cause often head insurgent movements. Unless an equally fanatical force on the other side exists, the necessary division of labor between external sponsors and clients states in the prosecution of counterinsurgency simply cannot be met. The issue of insurgency is not unique to the United ...

Introduction

When calamity strikes, people usually rely on hospitals and other health facilities to serve as a place of refuge. However, in some cases, like what happened in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans killing hundreds of people and total damages amounting to billions of dollars. Almost 80% of the New Orleans were covered with flood, making it the largest residential disaster in the history of the United States.

Reflections from the Book “Five Days at Memorial”

Prologue After reading the prologue of the book, several questions race through my mind. Among those questions include the decision that prompted doctors to evacuate the very sick patients last ...

Purpose and operation

The name of school/university The juvenile offenders, at the end of the 18th and the beginning of 19th centuries, were sentenced, punished and served their punishments in jails or other penal units in very miserable conditions, along with adult criminals or mentally ill individuals. The situation changed under the actions of the new established movement for Prevention of Pauperism with leaders Thomas Eddy and John Griskom, who opposed to the current practice of placing juveniles in penitentiaries with adults and insisted on establishment of new units that would answer the requirements for domicile of poor and rambling through the ...

in the Houston, Texas Area

The Homeless and Indigent in the Houston, Texas Area

Homelessness is a very significant problem that exists in any city. Houston, Texas has such a large population that it comes as no wonder that there is an increasing number of homeless people around (Dixon & Osher, 1995). Almost 150,000 people in this city are living without the basic necessities. Even though Texas experiences mild temperatures during most of the year, winter can still be very harsh. Living without a home or the right nutritious food can be very tough, especially for those who have no other choice. Even though this is seen as a rampant social problem, ...

The three short stories present in The Suicide Club, although can be read as standalone pieces are woven to create a larger plot. The larger plot revolves around the work of Prince Florizel of Bohemia and Colonel Geraldine, his assistant and their quest to finally toppling the unnamed president of the Suicide Club. The main reason why they wish to destroy the mentioned organization is that it gives men with ways to escape their disastrous, dysfunctional and unhappy loves without the threat of over self-destruction. One of the underlying themes in Robert Louis Steven’s novel is the theme of ...

Before understanding Buddha as one of the three jewels, it is first necessary to discuss the term “Three Jewels,” or “three treasures.” The jewel is something that is very precious. It is the Buddhists belief that the three fundamental teachings of Buddhism are very precious like jewels and for being Buddhist, the person has to take refuge of the three jewels. 'For lay follower and monastic alike, the three 'jewels' remain powerful objects for the ritual and devotional expression of their faith. ‘(“The Foundation of Buddhism” in Gethin, p.168) Taking refuge means taking shelter of the three jewels. 'Going ...

After a hard day of work, every person longs for peace and quiet, for the sound of closing the door from the inside and becoming one with the peaceful refuge that is called home. However, not all homes provide the same amount of this soothing emotion, so essential to human happiness. Some homes lack color, vibrancy, emotions, life, that delightfully cozy essence. This is the reason why I decided to become an interior designer, to be able to help people make their home a true place of refuge and contentment, where their field of vision would rest on soothing images that ...

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Introduction

A seldom noted observation device geared to monitor the movements of every passing motorist is rapidly spreading on America’s thoroughfares. “Automatic license plate readers” that are placed on police cruisers or on stationary locations such as bridges-utilize small high speed cameras to take pictures of thousands of license plates every minute. The data taken by the readers-inclusive of the plate of the vehicle, the date, time and area of the scanning-is then gathered and at times lumped together into regional data pools. As a result of these activities, innocent motorists have their private information taken and pooled into ...

Jane Goodall is a famous anthropologist who has spent 30 years of her life in the research of Gombe chimpanzee. She was a nature lover from her childhood and with time she excelled her knowledge in the field and traveled around the globe to give lectures about chimpanzee and environment. Goodall has also established an institute which promotes research and knowledge about chimpanzees and also provides guidelines about ways to protect these animals. Goodall has written numerous popular biology books among which ‘the chimpanzee- the living link between man and the beast’ has attracted an avid number of readers. The book ...

In the literary works “The American Dreams” by Genghis Lotus and the “city of refuge” by Rudolph Fisher, both authors seem to express the hope in the American Dream that is not easily fazed. The poem is not set in a specific state in America but focuses on the opportunities that are possible for those in America whether born there or migrated in from another country. The short story “city of refuge” is based on an African American who has moved in to New York from North Carolina to escape mob justice for shooting a white man. In the poem, the ...

The world has recently experienced high cases of conflicts in the Middle East. The conflicts have led to an increase in refugees and asylum seekers in Europe. Greece has experienced a great number of refugees and asylum seekers due to its closeness to countries of conflict such as Syria. The financial crisis has nonetheless forced Greece to put a restriction the people entering the country. As a result, a lot of criticism has been directed toward the Greek nation without any consideration for the reasons behind her actions. First and foremost, the economic impact of refugees on the Greek nation has to ...

Introduction

Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart takes us through the life of a typical Nigerian life and family. This is all about inclination to traditional believes, family values, relationships and the daily struggles to make a living. Western civilization and religion has also been addressed with the villagers and missionaries facing the challenge of abandoning their beliefs to embrace Christianity. Tradition has always been part of many African nations that consider it a unifying factor. Despite some of the beliefs and practices that are considered inhuman and selfish, some aspects of the tradition play an important role in unifying the factor. Most ...

Are you one of those adventurers who are planning to climb Mount Everest to reach the highest point on earth? You may have to change your plans already. Mount Chimborazo, located in the Cordillera Occidental, Andes Mountains, Ecuador has been found out to be the “Highest Mountain above the Earth’s Center”. Although, Mt. Everest has the highest altitude, Mount Chimborazo is said to be higher by at least two (2) kilometers than Mount Everest due to the “equatorial bulge” of the earth. (geology.com, 2014) Mount Chimborazo is an Andean stratovolcano in Central Ecuador. It is also the ...

The United States of America is a well-established country that has become the world’s most powerful economy due to the growth it has had in its industrial sectors. It is due to this reputation and the different employment opportunities that are in the US that has driven many foreigners to the point of desperations since they would do anything to acquire legal documents that would allow them to live and work in the United States. Individuals who are not born in the U.S but live and work in the country are referred to as immigrants. The United States has ...

Korea is a small country that is located in Asia. It is a country surrounded by China in the west, Russia to the north and on the eastern side of it lies Japan. The peninsula of mountains of Korea has been separated or divided into two different countries after the end of the Korean War in 1953. The two countries that were formed after the Korean War are the People’s Republic of Korea or also known as the North Korea, and the Republic of Korea or known today as South Korea (Korean American History, no page). Korea also experienced ...

Rhodes is the integration of refined Greek cuisine, historic sites and turquoise seas. Only 11 days spent on the Island of Roses will bring warm memories for the whole year. This period would be optimal to fully enjoy the beauty of Rhodes, visit all attractions, and get even tan. Moreover, visiting Rhodes during winter can be a richly rewarding experience. (RhodesGuide) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the architecture, which has been preserved from the sixth century BC. Made in the Greek-Turkish style, it surprise with its power and antiquity. Home Rhodes fortress was built five ...

Introduction

”Why I live at the P.O.” is a monologue story in which the main narrator, whom other characters refer to as “Sister,” clearly explains how it transpired that she left her family home in China Grove, Mississippi. While in the process of her narration, she unknowingly reveals her characters as well as reveals many family secrets (Crow, 26). According to the narrator, her experiences with her Uncle Rondo, her grandfather and her loving mother had always been harmonious until the 4th of July holiday. This is when her younger sister, Stella-Rondo, suddenly leaves her husband to return to her ...

Literature Review:

In order to recognize the right of people to seek asylum from persecution in another country, the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees was introduced in order to determine refugee rights, state responsibility and refugee protection. The Convention was lauded for establishing a system for refugee protection, however, experts have divided opinions with its continuous use in the 21st century. There are experts stressing the need to repeal the Convention due to its outdated, inconsistent and limited nature. Other experts argued that the Convention should be retained due to the possibility of revitalizing the reform and the concessions ...

History of Lynching in America

Lynching was a type of execution practiced by an assembly of vigilantes that aims to instantaneously kill persons who are charged of terrible misdemeanors. However, lynching do not only served as a punishment to criminals and crimes but also served as a type of group communication whose intention was to impose communal conformity concerning social class, sex norms and racial hierarchy. Lynching comprised violence authorized by the community and the state for which state, local and national governments seldom indicted the persons concerned as well as trials rarely resulted in jail sentences or fines. The mobs in lynching kill accused victims ...

Immigration policies are put to try and control the amount of people being granted access or making illegal entry into other foreign countries. Different countries have implemented immigration policies in order to ensure there is a limitation to the growing trend of frequents and illegal immigration. Despite the regulations that have been put in place in order to regulate the immigration in the United States, there have been numerous setbacks that have led to the questioning of the effectiveness of the immigration policies. The implementation of the immigration policies has been affected by the labor market which views the immigration ...

In American history, the middle passage refers to a voyage that took place in period between 1600 and 1800 when slave trade dominated the economic activities along the Pacific Ocean. It was termed as the middle passage because it was the second leg of a voyage which took place in three phases that begun and ended in Europe. The first passage entailed a voyage carrying cargo such as iron, fire arms, brandy and gunpowder which was taken to the African slave coasts. The cargo was traded for Africans. Departure from the African slave coasts marked the beginning of the middle passage from ...

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

One of the long debated questions in America’s quest for secure energy sources is whether or not to drill for oil in Alaska’s National Wildlife Refuge. The skyrocketing rise in oil prices, global extremism, civil and political conflict in the Presian Gulf region, and recent moves in Congress have placed added pressure on the question of whether to allow oil exploration in the refuge (Kotchen, Burger, 2001, p. 4720). Lying on the northern fringe of the North American continent, spanning from the Brooks Range area to the Beaufort Sea, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the ...

Introduction

This term paper explores the issue of rising sea levels, the likely causes, and the effects the rise is having now and may have in the future on our planet. Specifically, the effects discussed include on the land, the world’s freshwater resources, the animal and plant life, and the human race. The paper also considers current and potential longer-term solutions needed to deal with the problem and its effects. Finally, the paper provides recommendations for dealing with rising sea levels, in order to minimize the effects discussed.

Identification of the Problems

Although there are differences of opinion regarding the primary cause(s) ...

‘Murder in The Cathedral’ is a historical play written by T.S. Eliot. The events are centered around the murder of the Archbishop Thomas Becket of Canterbury. The play is set in December 1170 during a time in England when England was embroiled in deep historical and political turmoil. King Henry II had appointed Sir Thomas Becket as The Archbishop but soon they had a falling out over what law should deal with a member of the clergy who had committed an unholy act against God and the church. The king could be heard shouting at the top of his voice for someone to ...

Minnesota is understood as one of the most wonderful and interesting places in the United States. Divided into four primary biomes which include the prairie, the deciduous forest, the coniferous forest and the waterfowl wetland, it could not be denied that Minnesota has one of the richest ecological environments in the country. Hence, to make sure that the environmental balance in the area remains as rich as necessary to support life, it has been considered important to establish a camp that is able to provide the species with the support system that they need to survive. As response to this ...

In the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen is the only country that signed the 1951 Refugee Convention, and the 1967 protocol. Yemen has faced challenges to the growth of the number of refugees, mixed migrations, and the internally displaced persons. The Somali refugees who arrive in Yemen are granted the prima facie refugee status, whereas the UNHCR conducts Refugee Status Determination for the refugees from other countries. The UNHCR came in to provide assistance and protection activities for the growing number of refugees in Yemen. Of late, Yemen has been receiving refugees, who are fleeing from the Horn of Africa. These ...

Article Review: Another Country: queer anti-urbanism

The article,’ Another Country: queer anti-urbanism’ by Scott herring talks about the queer culture of gays and lesbianism in most urban centers and cities of the united states with a case study of new York city. He argues that the practice shoots back to the twentieth century with the emergence of urbanized lesbian and gay group identities (Herring, 4). The writer starts by saying he hates New York. His hatred however is not related to its weather condition, lack of water or its high cost of living and house affordability, but based on the easiness and calmness that the modern ...