Essays on Valdez

The complexities of racism, and the ways in which society should end it, remains intriguing fodder for literature. Some of the most intriguing portrayals of these arguments are in Frances Watkins Harper’s “The Slave Auction” and “The Slave Mother,” Luis Valdez’s “Los Vendidos,” and Zitkala-Sa’s School Days of an Indian Girl. While Harper’s direct, anguished portrayals of the evils of the slave trade elicit an implicit argument to stop these practices and end their pain, Valdez is more explicit in his call for aggressive revolution and demolishing of stereotypes, and Zitkala-Sa similarly advocates for a ...

Research Paper

Abstract The youth is the most at-risk group in terms of gang membership nowadays. It has been found in several studies that gang involvement largely appeal to adolescents, especially those living in poor neighborhoods, estranged or alienated in schools, and in conflict with police authorities or the larger criminal justice system. Researchers reported that the youth turns to gangs to compensate for their lack of adequate and proper socialization. Large communities, or areas with sizable populations, have serious gang-related problems. This paper discusses existing empirical studies on gang formation, membership, and violence. There is a considerable dearth of studies ...

A critical Evaluation of the response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Introduction The oil industry plays a significant role in providing the oil used as fuel in other major industries that drive the economy. Due diligence and utmost care are among the guiding principles that regulate the industry as any problem may have adverse effects on the environment as well as human and animal life. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, the oil spillage sometimes occurs with devastating results on the seabed and the animal life that lives under the waters. The Deepwater Horizon is one of the worst accidents that happened in the oil production and processing industry. It happened ...

The prison has become a much more dangerous place since the coming in power of California’s big four gangs. Prisoners are being forced into doing their bidding while they involve these unwilling participants in drug trafficking, contraband smuggling, and assaults. The same is what professor Vasquez says in lecture 2 for week 1, that if they order a crime; the inmates have to get it done. In case they refuse, they have to face ‘consequences’. The urgency to take action on these prison gang members is because they have the power to be extremely notorious and they never ...

The Barrio Azteca is a prison gang that is based in the United States of America; specifically in Texas. The prison gang was established in the year 1986. History has it that the Barrio Azteca prison gang was formed by five incarcerated Hispanic Street gang members (Valdez 376). They formed the gang as a way to protect themselves from other rival gang members whose propensity to harass them was very high. The reason why most gangs are formed is to protect the members from other gangs; such was the case with the Barrio Azteca (Valdez 376). In as much ...

The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred on the 24th of March 1989 in Prince William Sound in Alaska. The Exxon Valdez an oil tanker was on route to Long Beach, California when it hit the Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound. The accident caused between 11-38 million gallons of crude oil to spill into the ocean in the next few days. Response to the disaster was slow due to Prince William Sound only being reachable by boat, helicopter, or plane. The identified causes of the spill are (1) The failure of Exxon to oversee the master, along with ensuring ...

Nuestra Familia is a criminal organisation of Chicano or Mexican prison gang with origins in North California. Today, it is described as the California’s worst Hispanic prison gangs that has gotten the opportunity to develop both within and outside the state’s prison system. Fundamentally, this group of gangs started at vocational institution at the state of California with an initial name of La Familia in September 1967. Eventually, La Neustria Familia became the new name of the organization after the gang founders decided to change the name. In reality, many Americans view this gang group as closely ...

Month Day, 2016

Introduction The work of history and historians isn’t a simple one. Historians must find sources, analyze them, think about them and decide which stories are worth telling and which ones should be left in the background or completely ignored. This function which can easily be summed up as representation is the hardest part of the historian’s job and something which has changed a lot in the past few decades. History writing in recent years has changed its focus from a top-down perspective where the decisions of the privileged, powerful connected few are explored and analyzed to the ...

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 ...

Introduction

The United States experienced numerous cases of suicide deaths associated with some factors. In 2009, the federal government allowed users and distributors of medical marijuana to distribute the drug to health care centers, leading to an increase in the number of registered distributors. Consequently, recreational users found a new method of obtaining the drug legally. The increased usage of medical marijuana has some implications including suicidal attempts among cannabis users. Melanie Rylander, Carolyn Valdez, and Abraham Nussbaum conducted an investigation to establish the relationship between the legalization of medical marijuana and increased suicide. The team conducted their investigations in ...

Abstract

Ergonomics is a field of applied science that focuses on arranging and designing equipment used by people in a manner that will result in optimized efficiency and safety. The emergence of humanistic management theories has created an emphasis on developing work environments that recognize employee values and needs. One such aspect of these theories is the concept of ergonomics, which recognizes the need for a safe work environment in achieving efficiency and organizational goals. The environment studied in this simulation is a simple workshop that has a computer desk, server, conveyor belt, office chair and two computer monitors. The ...

Introduction

The Mexican Mafia or La eMe is a ruthless California prison gang. Formed in the 1950s initially to stay safe inside the prison complex especially from the violence perpetrated by other gangs. The La eMe comprised of a small band of gang leaders of other gangs. This gang at present has allegiance with over one thousand street gangs in Los Angeles alone. The La eMe imposes a code of conduct for other gang members to follow. In addition, it takes a tax for protection purposes. The prison gang operates based on a separate code. The contents include lifetime membership, ...

The Problem

The minor problem that had been encountered during the community nutrition field activity was that the people have different socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Fortunately, it was determined that these factors do not have significant implications on the nutritional intake of the people in a community (Morales, Lara, Kington, Valdez, Escarce, 2002). This means that whether a family suffers from poverty or not, or whether they differ in ethnicity because of the migration of new families in the area, the people in the community have their own ways to cope with the needed nutrition of their families. The perceived difference ...

The year 2000 marked the beginning of trade between Cuba and the US after a period of nearly 40 years. Normalcy began in October the same year following the signing of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSRA) by President Bill Clinton marking the end to an embargo on Cuba by President John Kennedy in the year 1962 because of Fidel Castro’s leadership (Foreignaffairs.house.gov). Agricultural exports to Cuba improved over time hitting an all-time high of $685 in 2008, the amount represents 42% share of the Cuban market (Foreignaffairs.house.gov). However, the exports have since dropped. Wheat ...

1) Conjunto and Zoot Suit both discuss the political complications and difficulties experienced by Latinos in WWII-era California. Conjunto’s primary conflict is the tensions and injustice that arise between Mexican, Japanese and Filipino-American farm workers, demonstrating the unique struggles these underprivileged people must go through. The characters dream of better lives for themselves and their children in America, only to wonder, “Where did my dream go?” (Mayer 53). The racial dynamics of the different characters nonetheless leave them united in their status as racial minorities; even when they argue over who is ‘more American,’ Gene pointedly says, “being ...

Introduction

Navel is what is used to refer to Barrio Logan that is located in the southeast of San Diego. Mexican-Americans started to settle in the area from 1890s, and the migration increased due to the Mexican Revolution and the poor economy in Mexico. The community had extended up to the waterfront and had even their own local beach. However, when the U.S navy and defence industries came to the area, the residents lost their houses, businesses and waterfront.

The Mexican-American citizens that were in Logan Heights had faced many negative changes in their community after the Second World ...

ABSTRACT

The aim of the current research was to examine the impact of the wider view of CSR on operations management of any the organization. The aim was divided into four objectives i.e. This research was based on secondary analysis. The researcher collected secondary data from internet and peer-reviewed journals to achieve the research objectives. The researcher made the following conclusion from this research. Decision-making is the core responsibility of managers. Operations managers need ensure that business decisions do not affect the society negatively. The business should not make profits at the cost of the environment. The manager should ...

In the past most gang members were people from minority ethnic communities who felt sidelined and threatened by the current mainstream life and sought protection against harsh living conditions thus finding comfort in groups consisting of people from their ethnic community or people in a similar predicament as them. The criterion of gang formation and membership has since changed from minorities and the sidelined seeking protection to more complex and deeply psychological reasons. Increase in gang activities and gang related activities in minority groups especially the African American group residing in the United States has been to a great extent due ...

The White Aryan Resistance

The White Aryan Resistance was a Neo-Nazi racist extremist movement that was formed in 1983 and headed by Tom Metzger at Warsaw in Indiana.Its main area of operation was in the States of California, Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, and Washington. It is a racist skin head gang. However, some skin head gangs are non-racist (Leet, Rush, & Smith, 2000). The formation of this group was motivated by the idea that whites belong to a superior race to those of nonwhites (Christensen, 1994). As askin head gang, membership comprises mainly of young people aged between 13 to 25 years. Members of the White Aryan ...

During the early stages of the Exxon Valdez Spill, fire-resistant boom was placed on tow line and two ships were attached to the ends of boom; with slow movement of the ships, boom collected the oil which was then ignited. But this method was not useful due to the conditions of weather. Dispersants were also sprayed; with the help of booms and skimmers, mechanical cleanup was done. For the delicate areas, special cleanup techniques were approved. After more than two decades, when the Gulf of Mexico encountered an oil spill, the weapons available remain the same (Houston Chronicle, 2013). ...

Introduction

It is no secret that the oil and gas industry is a multi-billion dollar business. In fact, among the largest firms in terms of revenue that has garnered the top spots of the Fortune 500 are energy companies. It is also no secret that these oil and gas companies are among the riskiest business there is in terms of environmental and health hazards. Since the extensive exploration and extraction of natural gas and oils, there have been several incidents and disasters that have resulted to massive destruction of the environment and natural resources. Among the most notable are the Exxon ...

It is located beneath the San Diego- Coronado Bridge in Barrio Logan, central of San Diego, California, and occupies 7.9 acres of the land. The occupants of this area are mostly Mexicans; both Mexican- American and Mexican- immigrants. The first Mexicans occupied this area in the 1890’s and were soon followed by others who were fleeing from the Mexican Revolution, which had started in 1910. In 1905, the name of this area was changed to Logan Heights, from East End. As the time went by, many Mexicans occupied the area and the Southern portion of it were later ...

Pro-Gun Control

Gun control is regulation of the use of the guns in the state. It’s controlling how people access the guns for their use and who can actually possess the gun. Cases of misuse of guns have been on the rise and it’s due to that regulations have to be put in place in order to control such unnecessary death toll. Private Citizens poses a high risk and it’s for the same reason that the guns regulations should highly be adhered. Guns are not safe if not kept or regulated well. Many cases have been reported surrounding ...

Parenting can be exasperating and onerous if seen only as presiding over a child’s growth. However, if parents see it as an opportunity for personal growth and a good chance of imparting important life lessons into their children, it can be one of the most creative and upholding involvements that life offers. My mother used to believe that raising children was giving her a chance to improve and broaden her personal horizons, and she really took her time to model me and prepare me for the tough life that was ahead of me. Despite the fact that I have been able ...

International Finance Management

Reference list . Introduction Increasing participation in international trade exposes companies to the exchange rate risk. That owes to the possible loss of value in the amounts that are to be received for exports or the increase in the amount that has to e paid for imports. In that respect, companies need to apply strategies to manage the risk through various available techniques. In that view, this report presents a demonstration of those techniques’ application with reference to a company involved in payments and receipts of foreign currency. The report presents an analysis of the forward, swap arrangements and futures ...

Introduction

Globalization and other factors are driving international businesses and trade. In that respect, multinationals are increasingly becoming subject to factors that are not only born in their home country, but also from host countries as well as markets within which they sell their products. One such factor is the exchange rate that determines the value of the payments that exporters receive for their international sales as well as the value those importers pays for their purchases from foreign markets. In that view, it is becoming crucial for managers and business leadership to establish suitable strategies for managing the risks ...

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- Executive summary Jinnikins Jeans is a UK company established in early 2000 that sell designer clothes. The company’s directors have drawn much attention especially from the media due to their personal exploits, youthful entrepreneurism, and innovative use of internet for marketing. The company has in the past few years faced various challenges such as increased wage bill, low performance and reduced morale among various employees. This article examines the company’s approach to reward and the extent to which their approach is consistent with its business objectives. It also focuses on various theories of motivation including, instrumentality ( ...

The perspective of college Students & Faculty members in department of art education Regarding the Usage of Technology in Constructivist Learning Environment

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Literature Review

Constructivism is a teaching and learning philosophy which states that humans acquire knowledge from their experiences. Using constructivism as a tool in education helps the students to develop and explore their views and ideas (Juniu, 2006). Understanding the way constructivism works, and the benefits it offers to the classroom can help teachers implement the theories into their teaching styles. Incorporating technology with constructivism advances the application of knowledge and the involvement of students, and offers them larger potential for ...

Effect of Gangs

When one hears the word “gangs”, many would start leaving the premises or speak in hushed whispers due to the threats attached to these groups. Some would argue, especially its members, that the perceptions on gangs are exaggerated considering that not all gangs are violent in nature. Regardless of these arguments, many often fear gangs as history and the media portray the violence and chaos brought by these groups when they are in their territories or fighting rival organizations. However, there are several sentiments being raised by people when it comes to the possible impacts of gang membership to ...

“A well regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Second Amendment, U.S. Constitution On June 7, 2013, police arrived at 2036 Yorkshire Avenue in Santa Monica, California to respond to a report of shots fired. There, they saw the house on fire, with bodies of two men inside, one dead due to gunshot wounds. At the time, the suspect – John Zawahri – had already armed himself with a semiautomatic rifle and proceeded to the Santa Monica College campus, where he was a former student. ...

If guns are not controlled in our communities, some societies can become extinct due to the killings. Social crimes would be on the rise since the perpetrators are armed. The teams to help in the disarmament of the people are the community leaders since; they know their members very well. However, they cannot work alone as some might not possess the skills and expertise required in the exercise. Some of the community members can turn out to be hostile if they happened to be approached wrongly (Valdez, A., 2003). Our experts in criminal activities come in to help in ...

Background

British Petroleum (BP) is an oil company based in London, England that has business operations in more than 80 countries. With the production of approximately 3.8 million barrels of oil per day and more than 22,000 service stations, BP is considered the fourth largest global company in terms of revenue (Reuters, n.d.). However, BP is also responsible for causing the worst environmental disaster that is attributed to oil and gas companies. On April 20th 2010, the Deepwater Horizon Rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded. The explosion killed 11 people and the drilling rig proceeded to spill ...

Introduction

The “Los Vendidos,” play by Luis Valdez, is a magnificent blithe play that is full of paradox, sarcasm, ridicule, and humor to describe the status of the Mexican Americans in finding their identity within the realms of America. It is a play that sends a message about the paradox of American government needing the Mexican Americans, and how it does not return the support that the latter need. The purpose of sarcasm, ridicule, and humor in the play is to highlight the different marks and stereotypes of both White Americans and Mexican Americans. There are several stereotypical characters in the play. Huerta ...

Theb Great 1964 Alaska Earthquarke

Introduction The Prince William Sound region in Alaska went down in North American books of history on March 27, 1964 for experiencing a fatal earthquake. The magnitude of the earthquake rated on various scales, but the moment magnitude rated it at 9.2mm. The epicenter was located approximately 10km to the east of college Fiord, Valdez 90km to the west of the epicenter and anchorage 120 Km to the east as fig 1.1 shows. The bearing of the epicenter was Lat. 61.04N, Long. 147.73W with an estimated depth of 25KM (American Society of Civil Engineers & Schiff 1991). At the time ...

The Valdez Oil Spill and the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill

Exxon Valdez was an oil tanker ship that measured 987 feet, this tanker had an oil spill on 24th of March 1989 in Prince William Sound of Alaska. This oil spill, at that time was deemed “the most devastating human caused accident, which shook every pillar of the environmental ecosystem.” (Raunekk and Swagatam, 2010). Another oil spill occurred in recent future events that cause devastating damage to the environment, on the 20th of April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig had an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil spills according to Sevhoo (2013), are caused, at least ...

Texas is considered the state with the most tolerant gun laws. This has initiated a constant debate on whether these laws are justified or not. Drug cartels have been named as one of the effects of this leniency (Fisanick 2010). Over the years, this vice has been on the steady rise; both in Texas and the neighbouring Mexico country. For some, once the government allows private ownership of guns, crime rates will reduce drastically. For others, the number of laws should be increased as a means to reduce the ever-rising crime rates. For others, however, gun laws play no role in ...

Organization Culture & McKinsey 7S Framework

Organizational culture, which refers to the behaviour and values that contribute to the unique psychological and social environment of an organization, is an important to concept to enhance organizational efficiency. This organizational efficiency and effectiveness is also augmented by the novel concept of McKinsey’s 7s Model that improves organization’s internal aspects. Shell, British Petroleum and Exxon are important player in the oil and gas industry but all have a unique organizational culture and all have different organizational culture.

Culture & Ways of Managing the Compensation System Exxon as an American company has much stricter on racial or sexual ...

Introduction3

Statistics.3 Offshore oil drilling4 Effects on the environment.7 Recommended solutions10 Conclusion.13

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Abstract Today, the United States has over 5600 offshore gas and oil platforms; there are also over 27,000 miles of pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico area alone. This shows the extent to which offshore oil drilling occurs in the United States. In other developed parts of the world, the situation is the same. Oil is a product on high demand; this facilitates efforts in extracting it form its deposits deep in the sea floor. The retrieval requires the use of sophisticated equipment ...

- Introduction/Thesis Statement: The gun control issue is now a matter of greater concern and a matter of interest which has attracted the attention of the government of the US. The gun control issue is basically based on the essence of the policies relating to the importation, shipment and sale of guns in the country. Gun control has raised concerns due to the risks and threats posed by the poor use of guns in the society. There are recent cases of shooting in the public and schools by the teenagers due to poor control of guns in the country. The ...

Factors that Determine Stock Market of Corporations

Abstract In this paper, I look into capital markets in general describing them as markets in which financial securities are traded. The capital market instruments differ from money markets in that they take longer to mature, a year or more, as opposed to money markets (Martin, 2013). They are also a source of income for the investors who earn when the stocks rise in values. I will also look into services offered by capital (krani, 2010). Most importantly however will be a cross-sectional study on financial market trends in the stock markets and the capital market of corporate companies. Under ...

Introduction

Public policy refers to the government’s attempt to address a public concern by establishing laws, regulations, decisions or actions that attempt to shed light on the issue at hand. Public issues may range from education, foreign policy, health and social welfare. The process of formulating public policy includes agenda setting, formulation of options and implementation. It is important for regular citizens to be aware and in understanding of public issues because of the policies immediate impact on the citizen’s daily life. Perhaps a clear example is the debate on gun ownership that requires that every American must face some ...

Statement of Problem

Finance and accounting are two different things but most of the people regarded both of them as identical or similar one. Accounting is basically a name of recording the transaction of an organization, while finance is the name of utilizing the funds of a company at a perfect place from where the likelihood of earning would be on a higher scale in total. Concepts that come under the ambit of both of these broad visions are important to analyze as both of these broad concepts have something very different. Finance based versions and decisions are important for an individual, therefore they have ...

The interpretation that the pachuco resistance is tied to the “assimilation to political consciousness Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s [] achieved national popularity following Luis Valdez's celebrated play "Zoot-Suit"” (Mazón 118). Like a majority of Valdezs works, a Chicano family in crisis has been dramatized in this play. Although the play revolves around Henry Reyna but he is not the only central figure. Henry has a rather suave alter ego by the name of El Pachuco who embodies the stereotypical “Chicano” and “Pachuco.” Henry is a misunderstood figure in the play, and unlike his familia, El Pachuco brings another dimension to ...

Most plays about the Latino/Chicano experience are fairly grounded in reality – common themes of these works include the shared struggles of Chicanos to forge a sense of identity and security in a world that does not understand or accept them, often necessitating a grim naturalism to convey these ideas. However, there is also a sense of spectacle on display in some of the best Chicano theatrical works, as the broadness and presentationalism of this approach allows for these messages to become more acute, as well as emphasize the aspects of Latino culture that are either celebrated or lampooned in popular culture. Luis Valdez’ ...

Cultural Ideology and Art - Framing a Cultural Ideology Based on Societal Practices

Introduction Cultural ideology and art based on societal practices looks at social production, cultural autonomy, theories, as well as late capitalism. The underpinnings of the academic exploration of this subject take into consideration art and culture as part of a dominant ideology as well as aesthetic autonomy. In this academic exercise answering these and other structured inquiry presented in this discourse, engage further considerations of the course texts of Halley, Halley, Halley, Valdez, and Nava as well as others in this field of cultural studies. In addition, this academic exploration and discourse offers examples from the texts of specific ...

Question 1

Gangs began to emerge along racial and ethnic lines. The gangs became organized and had an ethnic identity when committing crimes. The Irish were among the gangs that first emerged in the society followed Germans, Italians and Jewish gangs. These gangs are seen industrialized Cities of United States and other Countries with Industrialized Cites. These Cities are challenged with several issues that include a considerable number of minority groups. They are also challenged by social policies that have failed when it comes to implementing the policies for the poor. The society has passed the responsibility to the authority and ...

Philosophy 334 Summer Essays

Business cultures exists with a primary goal of profit. This compromises the ethical conduct of a business since all other things, including morals and ethics, often take the back seat in order to make way for maximization of profits. We will return to this case as a comparison later, as it has bearing on the similar case of XYZ Hose Co. in which a design for hoses to distribute anhydrous ammonia to fertilize farmer’s fields. These cases represent a micro and macro view of liability in which a forprofit company caused problems in the life of citizens. Legally, there are three classifications for ...

1) Who is Luis Valdez? He is an American film director, writer, actor and a play writer. The man who was born in 1940 is believed to be the father Chicano theater in America. He also initiated Chicano movement and has broadened his scope in theatre and arts.2) What connection is there between the Teatro Campesino and the UFW? Basically, Teatro Campesino is a troupe that was formed as a branch of United Farm workers in 1965. All the initial actors were from the farmworkers and most of their performances described lives of their audiences.3) What is an acto? ...

Crises are sudden and unexpected events which are at times uncontrollable. However, with appropriate approach and strategy, most of its negative impact is mitigated. Crisis management is a relatively new field of management that deals with handling unpredicted and sudden changes in an organization culture. It is a form of management that responds to a threat towards an individual, a group of people or an organization. Crisis management includes forecasting a possible crisis and planning on how to deal with them effectively. It is widely accepted that at times a business entity would face a crisis that would deviate the normal course of the business operations. ...

Drug use and crime have a complicated and intricate relationship. Everyone who uses drugs does not become addicted to them, nor does everyone who uses drugs commit violent crimes. Apart from crime, the use of drugs gives rise to a variety of economic and social concerns, such as illness, early death, and considerable decline in productivity. Currently, two of the most obstinate social problems that the United States is facing are drug addiction and drug-related crimes. Policy makers and scholars have both held countless debates on the relationship between drug use and crimes, and the large volume of literature is proof ...

Exxon Valdez Crises and the BP Crises

The BP Oil Spill of 2010 and the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in 1989 are among the major oil spills in history. Many similarities can be drawn from the two crises, with BP having the better chance of learning from the events that followed the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Two major similarities can be identified from the two crises, especially in terms of public relations blunders. One similarity regards the response to the crisis. According to Mulkern (1), after the spill, both companies put emphasis on science over people. For example, after the spill, Exxon blamed Alaska for not ...

Question 6: Tylenol case: Identify two lessons derived from the way in which Johnson and Johnson handled public relation aspects of these tragedies? The first lesson learnt from this aspect of public relations is that any business organization ought to offer thorough explanations whenever an unexpected operational activity occurs. In this case, Johnson and Johnson sought out to communicate to the public about the poisoning incidents noted with their products. An addition lesson learnt from this case is that apology serves as the best tool in realizing the confidence of the public whenever a mistake has been realized. Johnson ...

Arguably, the issue of gun control is one of the controversial issues that have generated both political and social debates. As a matter of fact, gun control is one of the crucial topics that have raised a lot of controversial topics in the political arena. When it is analyzed, the gun control has various impacts on society, as well as how we view on violence and justice. Studies show that people in various regions in the world support the right to own guns while others believe that the right to own guns should not be allowed. The law that deals with ...

The Interrelationship Between Methamphetamines, The Poor and Crime

Methamphetamine is a readily available stimulant drug with effects similar to cocaine. The drug is commonly known as crystal meth, which affects the central nervous system and brain. The drug is commonly administered by smoking (Darke, Torok, Kaye, Ross, & McKetin, 2010). The interrelationship between methamphetamine, crime and poverty is complex. All users of methamphetamine do not commit crime and are not addicts. Crime and poverty are some of the socio-economic concerns affected by the use of methamphetamine. There is a basic interrelationship between methamphetamine use and crime. It is not legal to manufacture, distribute or posses drugs such as methamphetamine. ...

1.0 Introduction The explosion of British Petroleum’s (BP’s) Macondo well in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on the 20th of April the year 2010 is by far the largest accidental oil spill ever to be experienced in the universe. The fact that the oil spill occurred in a record period of three months demonstrates the magnitude of the spill. In fact, empirical evidence has ascertained that the oil spill as a result of the explosion far exceeds the one that was experienced as result of the combined effects of the Ixtoc blow out of the ...

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The importance and relevance of learning within teams has been on the rise as the use of team-based work is being increased by organizations (Cacioppe, 1999). In business, organizational knowledge development and organizations realizing that working in teams makes better use of the skills available are two reasons for the rise in team-based work (Cacioppe, 1999). The theory supports this as Ellemers et al. (2004: 461) state, “as organizations continue to move toward group-based systems, research on knowledge development within (teams) is increasingly important.” Gaining an understanding for adaptive learning helps to energize people to work for the team ...