A disaster is defined as an event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction. An emergency is an unforeseen combination of circumstances or an urgent need for assistance; such as a multiple car crash on I-4. A disaster typically affects a large number of people; whereas, an emergency usually affects only a local community. Communication is a fundamental part of emergency management and yet an inherent struggle during disasters; however, there is typically not a breakdown in communication during an emergency....
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William James (1842-1910), Harvard professor of psychology and philosophy, is considered one of the pioneers of the psychology of religion. For James, religion is a deeply subjective phenomenon and not the acceptance of theological teachings. âWhile I was in general depression about my future, I was suddenly overcome by a terrible existential anxiety. The image of an epileptic that I had seen in the asylum appeared in my mind's eyeâ, reported the psychologist William James during a lecture at the...
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The topic of globalization has been a popular one among social scientists for several years. Debates have raged over the years regarding the economic benefits of a more integrated global economy, with some saying there is a significant benefit to incomes and production, particularly in developing countries, whereas others believe that globalization has led to the downfall of some regional economies. This is a pertinent argument in the country of Mexico. Ever since the rise of trade liberalization in Mexico,...
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In the first part of this series, I described how automatic safety controls could have prevented the Three-Mile Island accident. Now I'll do the same for Chernobyl. This accident at the RBMK nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in the Ukraine occurred at 1:23 a.m. on April 26, 1986, right after the midnight shift change of the operators at Unit 4, which consisted of four 1000-MWe units, built in the 1970s. The meltdown caused a steam explosion that blew off the...
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All over the world, workplace sexual harassment is a big problem for women and society. This is also true in my home country of India. In this I will discuss about the history of workplace sexual abuse in India and about the Me Too movement and its impacts on the country. The historical situation of workplace sexual harassment in India: Sexual harassment is the most burning issue in todayâs world. Lewd behavior is inappropriate behavior and promises of rewards in...
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In the 16th century, Niccolo Machiavelli stated on âThe Princeâ that leadership came mostly from theatrics. That is to say, to be a good leader one must first be a good actor, or at the very least be convincing enough to get the loyalty of the people. In a time where the political situation of his kingdom was so precarious, when the people were so divided and opposed to one another, it is no surprise that King Henry IV was...
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Utopia and dystopia are genres of hypothetical fiction that dive deep into social and political structures. Utopian literature visualizes a perfect society where everything is butterflies and rainbows. Sounds too good to be true? It is. In literature, utopias hardly ever last long but, instead, they turn into complete dystopias. And come on, dystopias are way more entertaining. Dystopian societies are at a dysfunctional state where there is great suffering or injustice. Dystopias are claimed to be the opposite of...
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In Aldo Leopoldâs piece, âThe Land Ethicâ it creates an effective rhetorical analysis with its moral responsibility to the natural world. The idea of a land ethic is simply caring about the community, the land and restoring the relationship between them. Leopold states, âAn ethic to supplement and guide the economic relation to land presupposes the mental image of the land as a biotic mechanism. We can be ethical only in relation to something that we can see, feel, understand,...
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In most Greek tragedies, the writer uses the chorus as a tool to comment on action in the play. The chorus does not play an active role in the story, such that if they were removed from the work, the plot would not be affected. However, in Oresteia, Aeschylus does not keep to this traditional pattern. Aeschylus utilizes a different form of chorus to put emphasis on certain themes and develop the plot more effectively. Throughout the work, the choruses...
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Social Constructionism has subdivided those in society by holding them accountable for unique preferences, characteristics, and biological differences. However, where in history did everything go wrong, and when did individuality become seen as an infestation to the economy? Where exactly do medical professionals and those of the general population, derailed from the concept of acceptance, draw a line between the norm, and abnormal links in society? The strain placed on a society built by the uneducated and closed-minded do not...
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In most western countries the demand for organic food is rising (Kearney, 2010). This trend seems to be driven by consumersâ beliefs on health, animal welfare, environmental impact and their surroundings. In west European countries the percentage of the organic agricultural land is higher than in Balkan countries (See Figure 1; Willer & Lernoud, 2017). But still, west European countries have a higher market growth than production growth, therefore their production cannot meet their demand (Willer & Lernoud, 2017). Retail...
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SA long journey starts with a single step. What started four years ago as a journey to prosperity has achieved its mark? How did it go that fast? It appears to me like it was just yesterday when the high school journey was starting. Youâve had to wake up at six in the morning. You are now upperclassmen willing and ready to embrace the future and the challenges that come with it. The new stage of adulthood comes with even...
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The possibility that eros is simply the motivator to sublimation and fulfillment is worked out further in the Phaedrus. In spite of the fact that the cozy connection between the two exchanges is commonly recognized, the Phaedrus is usually viewed as a lot later work. For in addition to the fact that it accepts the Republic's mental teaching of a tri-partite soul, it likewise advocates the everlasting status of the spirit â principles that are obviously missing in the Symposium....
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After the last sectionâs tone of Dillardâs fascination of weasels violence, the tone changes to a sense of comfort and peacefulness. The sense of scenery Dillard uses like the pond close to her house brings this comfort of nature. As Dillard uses âsoâ she explains that she already has a motive to go along this path. Dillard depends on herself to do this action instead of doing it by necessity. This section relates to the Transcendentalism Era where Transcendentalists like...
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All of this internet access is taking over student's lives. Students usually do not think about all the things they do that involves the internet. Itâs more than anyone can imagine. Internet access must be limited for students because of a lack of creativity and thinking, they began socializing a lot less, and it is an easier way of cheating. One reason why internet access should be limited to students is because of the lack of creativity and the ability...
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Deliberate self-harm is the action of purposefully wounding oneâs own physical form. Some examples include cutting or slicing their skin with sharp objects or scorching their body with fire. A long standing belief holds this specific type of self-injury to not include and suicidal intentions. Relatively, this form of self-physical damage is a risky manner to manage mental-emotional pain, extreme rage, and defeat. Some self-injurers may experience a fleeting sense of serenity and freedom from pressure, trailed by culpability, humiliation,...
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be replacing Data Protection Directive 95/46/ec in Spring 2018, meaning information security teams need to start preparing now to ensure that their organizations remain compliant when the new rules go into effect, or risk facing fines and stiff penalties. GDPR applies to all states in the European Union (EU) as well as any company that markets goods or services to EU residents. In other words, GDPR will have a far-reaching impact on global...
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Economy is a region of the creation, dispersion, or exchanging, and utilization of products and enterprises by various specialists. Comprehended in its broadest sense, âThe economy is characterized as a social space that stresses the practices, talks, and material articulations related with the generation, utilize, and administration of resources. Economic operators can be people, organizations, associations, or governments. Monetary exchanges happen when two gatherings consent to the esteem or cost of the executed great or administration, generally communicated in specific...
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Theodore Roosevelt once stated, âI recognize the right and duty of this generation to develop and use the natural resources of our land; but I do not recognize the right to waste them, or to rob, by wasteful use, for the generations that come after usâ. This quote by one of our nationâs former presidents, exemplifies the view many citizens have towards the idea of environmental conservation. The Supreme Court case of Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) embodies the...
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In 2010 the BP-operated Macondo prospect in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, killing 11 people and spilling 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf. Since this incident, the whole industry of offshore oil drilling has been judged and closely watched. There are many effects on the environment and the economy, as well as on the everyday people involved with offshore oil drilling. In the following essay, many of these effects will be discussed. Every year oil rigs spill over...
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In the Elah valley, a massive warrior Goliath was slain by a shepherd David in a battle. Many see the battle to be one of sheer luck and wit, but this fable could uncover a more broad and common perspective. Gladwell argues that the weaker person, or underdog, will not always lose or be at fault. He believes that âthe powerful and strong are not always what they seemâ and that power has a limit, citing various events and people...
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Fair trade is trade in which fair prices are paid to producers in developing countries. It based on partnership between consumers and producers. Fair trade improves the lives of those living in developing countries by offering small scale producers fair trade relations and a guaranteed minimum price. There are over 1.5 million workers and 1210 fair trade certified producer organizations in 74 countries (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, 2011). The fair trade USA coffee market has grown nearly 90% since it...
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The great Battle of Thermopylae and the valiant fight of 300 fearless Spartans under the command of warrior King Leonidas against 10,000 elite Persian soldiers is one of the most brilliant moments in ancient Greeceâs history. And in retrospect, it proved to be no less than a fight for the defense of Western Civilization itself. Although the battle itself was lost, the war was won. The Battle of Thermopylae also provided great tales of bravery and patriotism for many Greek...
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In Victor Hugoâs poem And There Was Night, the character of Satan was an archangel before he fell. In the play of Faust, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe discusses the fall of Wagner. Both Hugo and Von Goethe show how the fall of a person can impact the rest of eternity. Both Satan and Wagner are seen as not believing in the Kingdom of Heaven or the power of God. Satan is seen as falling from the sky which is Heaven...
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Over the years the law on Intention and Recklessness had been under academic scrutiny and criticism for being inconsistent. Several adaptations were introduced in the evolution of the law making it more settled such as the House of Lordsâ decision in Woollin, and this essay aims to address why they were not enough to eliminate the inadequacy of the English Law. Starting with the basics, in order to establish a crime both the actual conduct (Actus Reus) and the state...
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William Butler Yeats is regarded as one of the most important representative symbolist of the twentieth century English literature who was mainly influenced by the French symbolist movement of 19th century. Symbolism as a conscious movement was born in France as a reaction against naturalism and the precision and exactitude of the 'naturalist' school represented by Emile Zola. The French symbolists, led by Mallarme, condemned mere 'exteriority', and laid great emphasis on the treatment of the sensations or the representation...
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The research developed by Tusev (2017), is focused on explaining the reason why Ecuadorians are people characterized by unpunctuality. The topic begins with the initial explanation of what time is and why it is important. The people of Mesopotamia first developed the investigation reports that time. Then, the Greeks will use this tendency to be able to determine the correct form of the times that were important to reap and be more aware of not doing so. Once time has...
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In âAntony and Cleopatraâ Enobarbus is a trusted follower and close friend of Antonyâs, who has the freedom of speaking openly about personal issues that Antony confides in him about. Although he has limited influence over Antony when compared with the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, overall Enobarbus has an extremely important role in the play, acting as the face of the audience, as well as being used by Shakespeare to build tension through the subtle foreshadowing in Enobarbusâ dialogue. Enobarbusâ...
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In India, the Concept of Social Security was found to be well embedded in the institutions like joint family, religion, caste and village societies and in the customs, rights and responsibilities of individuals and occupational groups since time immemorial. According to Dharmashastras, the King was placed under an obligation to help orphans, aged, windows and those suffering from disease, handicaps and calamities. Ensuring education, training and employment using the resources of the state were also made obligatory on the part...
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''We are only as blind as we want to be -Maya Angelou. There are a variety of connotations to the phrase ''blind. Some people tend to view blindness as a physical disability that resembles inferiority. Others believe that blindness defines ignorance as one is unaware of their surroundings or actions. However, the public's attitudes towards blindness are misconceptions as even a person who can physically see can also be blind. As people become biased toward certain views, it can cause...
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