...weather changes, devastating tsunamis, earthquakes in unusual places, seasons seemingly being skipped or prolonged, floods amongst several other abnormalities in the way the world we know have been occurring more frequently, more powerfully and more frighteningly. As humans, naturally we question, fear and seek to explain all of these deadly and destructive anomalies. Some claim an apocalypse is coming, some say we are heading toward an ice age, some believe we have accelerated a change in the Earth’s climate cycles by our own actions. Any view taken, is one of fear and trepidation. As a factual and unbiased paper, we will not take the Apocalypse theory into account for the fact that there are concrete facts or evidence. Regardless of why we believe something is wrong or changing, it is undeniably fact that the world is changing on many levels. The purpose of this paper is explore and attempt to find the reasons why this is happening, and what we, as mankind, can do to be prepared, and to attempt to mitigate any effect we may have on the acceleration of these changes Pollution and human consumption of fossil fuels, trees and other natural resources have been the scapegoat for “global warming” for several years now. How is it that, specifically, carbon emissions from vehicles allegedly has caused or sped the rate of global warming? Carbon emissions have been in existence since fossil fueled engines have been around, which is roughly between 150 and 200 years at this point....
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...Unit 9 Assignment 1: Geology of the Area Maryland’s Geology From the Atlantic coast on the east to the Appalachian Plateau on the west, Maryland has a great variety of geology and landforms. Maryland is part of six physiographic provinces (shown in the figure below). A physiographic province is a geographic area in which the geology (including lithology and structure) and climate history have resulted in landforms that are distinctly different from adjacent areas. An overview of the geology by physiographic province is provided below. Atlantic Coastal Plain The Atlantic Coastal Plain Province is underlain by a wedge of unconsolidated sediments including gravel, sand, silt, and clay, which overlaps the rocks of the eastern Piedmont along an irregular line of contact known as the Fall Zone. Eastward, this wedge of sediments thickens to more than 8,000 feet at the Atlantic coast line. Beyond this line is the Atlantic Continental Shelf Province, the submerged continuation of the Coastal Plain, which extends eastward for at least another 75 miles where the sediments attain a maximum thickness of about 40,000 feet. The sediments of the Coastal Plain dip eastward at a low angle, generally less than one degree, and range in age from Triassic to Quaternary. The younger formations crop out successively to the southeast across Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. A thin layer of Quaternary gravel and sand covers the older formations throughout much of the area. Mineral...
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...Unit 9 Assignment 1: Geology of the Area Maryland’s Geology From the Atlantic coast on the east to the Appalachian Plateau on the west, Maryland has a great variety of geology and landforms. Maryland is part of six physiographic provinces (shown in the figure below). A physiographic province is a geographic area in which the geology (including lithology and structure) and climate history have resulted in landforms that are distinctly different from adjacent areas. An overview of the geology by physiographic province is provided below. Atlantic Coastal Plain The Atlantic Coastal Plain Province is underlain by a wedge of unconsolidated sediments including gravel, sand, silt, and clay, which overlaps the rocks of the eastern Piedmont along an irregular line of contact known as the Fall Zone. Eastward, this wedge of sediments thickens to more than 8,000 feet at the Atlantic coast line. Beyond this line is the Atlantic Continental Shelf Province, the submerged continuation of the Coastal Plain, which extends eastward for at least another 75 miles where the sediments attain a maximum thickness of about 40,000 feet. The sediments of the Coastal Plain dip eastward at a low angle, generally less than one degree, and range in age from Triassic to Quaternary. The younger formations crop out successively to the southeast across Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. A thin layer of Quaternary gravel and sand covers the older formations throughout much of the area. Mineral...
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...compiled all of the analysis into a draft on Thursday/Friday, and discussed and edited the paper on Saturday to be turned in on Sunday. Review/Highlights of Team Video Analysis Report: This analysis we focused on episodes three and four where CanGo is further along into their project for internet gaming. We came up with six additional issues that CanGo has which include: lack of a mission statement, weak operation strategies, no deadlines, no knowledge of a target audience, a weak customer service process, and lack of timely research. Other ‘Consulting’ Work (other than Team Video Analysis Reports): Since we all know exactly what is required of us, we achieved our goal that we set last week about getting on the same page, so we did much better for this week’s analysis. Progress toward Final Presentation (Qualitative and Quantitative): We all did a good job on getting our analysis in on time this week. All deadlines were met in a timely manner. I hosted a meeting on Saturday (not on Monday for my power was out for two days due to a snow storm) We used this meeting to discuss and edit the report on which we all agreed. The meeting was attended by everyone but it is still recorded just to have on file. Comments (including each team member contributions/support): We’re all contributing pretty well .This week went very well. The report came together very nicely. We all agreed on the paper and what was required of us and we were all available when we were needed. Everyone responds...
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...As a newly hired consultant, I have been tasked with the duties of creating and presenting a risk management and business contingency plan for my first client, ORAZON Corporation. ORAZON Corporation operates retail clothing stores worldwide and sells clothing on the web. A. A risk is the likelihood of something undesirable happening at a given time (Merna, 2008). Risk management is a two-step process ̶ identifying what risks exist and then handling them in the way best-suited to the business objectives (Investopedia, 2012 at).ORAZON is a well-known corporation that started in 1930. From a company that opened the first clothing website and sold the first shoes and clothes on the World Wide Web, the corporation is recognized globally. ORAZON also hosted its website in Ghana, a country located on the west coast of Africa. ORAZON has customers worldwide that buy its clothing on the website. ORAZON ships its products to customers from almost every country in the world on a daily basis. Like any other business, many risks must be considered. Below is a risk register that shows eight risks currently facing ORAZON. 1. Risk one is power outage Description:| ORAZON Corporation hosts its website from Ghana. Ghana is a country situated on the West African coast. Ghana has a history of a constant power outage because Ghana is a poor country that does not have money to update its electrical grids. ORAZON Corporation needs electrical power to host its website. The company also needs...
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...Phong Huynh English 205 Research paper Villa Diodati Villa Diodati is a mansion in the village of Cologny near Lake Geneva in Switzerland, notable because Lord Byron rented it and stayed there with John Polidori in the summer of 1816. Villa Diodati was originally called the Villa Belle Rive, Byron named it the Villa Diodati after his family owned it. Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley, who was renting a house nearby, is a frequent visitor. Due to bad weather, in June 1816, the famous group spent three days together in the creation stories to tell each other, two of which have been developed into the landmark works of the genre Gothic horror: Frankenstein Mary Shelley and the Vampyre, the first modern vampire story, by Polidori. In May 1816 the poet Percy Shelley, together with Mary Godwin and their son William travelled to Geneva. The journey across the French border and into Switzerland involved travelling through bleak, wintry landscapes. As Mary recorded afterwards in her travel volume History of a Six Weeks: Tour through a part of France, Switzerland, Germany and Holland (1817): “Never was a scene more awfully desolate. The trees in these regions are incredibly large, and stand in scattered clumps over the white wilderness; the vast expanse of snow was chequered only by these gigantic pines, and the poles that marked our road: no river or rock-encircled lawn relieved the eye, by adding the picturesque to the sublime”. The landscape, with its frightening, lonely...
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...The effects of global warming on the environment and human life are numerous and varied. Scenarios studied by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predict that global warming will continue and get worse much faster than was expected even in their last report. Research by NOAA indicate that the effects of global warming are already irreversible. The IPCC reports attribute many specific natural phenomena to human causes. The expected long range effects of recent climate change may already be observed. Rising sea levels, glacier retreat, Arctic shrinkage, and altered patterns of agriculture are cited as direct consequences of human activities. Predictions for secondary and regional effects include extreme weather events, an expansion of tropical diseases, changes in the timing of seasonal patterns in ecosystems, and drastic economic impact. Concerns have led to political activism advocating proposals to mitigate, or adapt to it. Geoengineering is a further potential response, which could potentially reverse some effects that may otherwise be irreversible. It is notable that many of the effects of global warming are non-linear in nature, with potential for dramatic positive feedback effects. This means that the climate may enter a critical state where small changes can trigger runaway or abrupt climate change. Geoengineering has been suggested as a means of interrupting or reversing these effects. A notable example of a 'runaway' effect is the release of methane...
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...The Importance of Rewriting Storm Water Regulations Danielle Nielsen Goochland High School Abstract This paper observes the negative and harmful effects of water pollution and storm water runoff on the environment and the surrounding community. The most common form of water pollution is sediment runoff. It then goes on to explain the research and effectiveness of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and their positive effects. BMPs are conservation practices that can preserve or improve the state of the environment. The argument stated in this essay refers to the use of storm water regulations in the United States. Most regulations are too strict to allow for any conservation practices because they can be very costly and ineffective if carried out improperly. If the storm water regulations are rewritten to allow for BMPs, then the state of commercial and non-commercial water sources could be greatly improved. The Importance of Rewriting Storm Water Regulations Think about all the bodies of water on our planet. Every river, lake, stream, and is essential to the way our world functions. Unfortunately, our society has done very little to preserve these water sources and as a result, our rivers, lakes, streams, and oceans are suffering from many forms of pollution. Every oil spill, discarded water bottle, and obstructive dam continually add to our already-polluted waters, and very little is being done to reverse this problem. The most prominent issue...
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...The Interaction between Imagery and Allusions in translating Chinese PoetryBased on Tu Fu’s Poems Shih-ying Liaw Prof. Wang Linguistics and Translation June 18 2012 Shih ying Liaw1 Shih-ying Liaw Prof. Wang Linguistics and Translation June 18 2012 The Interaction between Imagery and Allusions in translating Chinese PoetryBased on Tu Fu’s Poems Though Chinese poetry has been translating for almost a hundred years, there are still many questions about the translation strategies and situations worth discussing. In this paper, the interaction between imagery and allusions when translating are discussed and the practical situation used when translating are presented. To discuss the interaction between imagery and allusions, the first thing is to identify and define each term. First is imagery. Imagery is thought to be the most important factor to the poetry. I use Ezra Pound’s word as definition because he is not only a pioneering translator in Chinese poetry and also a great poet. He says that “an image' is that which presents an intellectual and emotional complex in an instant of time.” Further explanation is given by Professor Liu in “The Art of Chinese Poetry” by putting imagery into two categories. The first is “simple imagery,” which is defined as “a verbal expression that evokes a mental picture, which not merely picture in words but also arouses emotional associations and enriches the poetic context”. The Shih ying Liaw2 second category...
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...Marketing Plan for Dry Syte Wiper Blades for Semis MKT/421 Marketing Plan for Dry Syte Wiper Blades for Semis Organizational Overview Dry Syte was started in 2014 by former commodity relocator’s, also known as semi drivers. The focus of the company is to provide quality yet affordable products. The products we specialize in are for the sole purpose of keeping the windows and mirrors clean and clear for those that drive 18 wheelers. Until now, side view mirror wipers for semis has been non-existent. The product is designed to meet the need of the drivers with the specific truck he or she is driving. Though the concept is the same for all wipers, these wipers are customized to each truck. Product Description A standard size blade will not work with side view mirrors on semi truck because there is a long mirror and then a smaller round one. Most side view mirrors are 8 inches wide and 20 inches tall so the wipers will be 6 inches wide and 17 inches tall. This size will accomplish the end result of clearing the part of a mirror needed for proper viewing. Since the invention of the first windshield wipers in 1903 by J.H. Apjohn, the materials have changed significantly. Those first wipers were actually brushes and the sweeping arm that was used was created by Mary Anderson and became patented in 1905 becoming a standard part of automobiles in 1913. These first blades were for automobiles only, semi trucks have been overlooked until now. In 1905...
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...DEFINITION FROM WIKI (understand and write it yourself) In ecology, resilience is the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a perturbation or disturbanceby resisting damage and recovering quickly. Such perturbations and disturbances can include stochastic events such as fires, flooding, windstorms, insect population explosions, and human activities such as deforestation and the introduction of exotic plant or animal species. Disturbances of sufficient magnitudeor duration can profoundly affect an ecosystem and may force an ecosystem to reach a threshold beyond which a different regime of processes and structures predominates.Human activities that adversely affect ecosystem resilience such as reduction of biodiversity, exploitation of natural resources,pollution, land-use, and anthropogenic climate change are increasingly causing regime shifts in ecosystems, often to less desirable and degraded conditions. Interdisciplinary discourse on resilience now includes consideration of the interactions of humans and ecosystems via socio-ecological systems, and the need for shift from the maximum sustainable yield paradigm to environmental management which aims to build ecological resilience through "resilience analysis, adaptive resource management, and adaptive governance". The concept of resilience in ecological systems was first introduced by the Canadian ecologist C.S. Holling in order to describe the persistence of natural systems in the face of changes in ecosystem variables...
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...Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Volume 9, Issue 1 2012 Article 31 Responding in Crises: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Responses between Mainland China and Taiwan Chun-Chieh MA, National University of Tainan, Harvard University Recommended Citation: MA, Chun-Chieh (2012) "Responding in Crises: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Responses between Mainland China and Taiwan," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 31. ©2012 De Gruyter. All rights reserved. Authenticated | bee_and_tom@hotmail.com Download Date | 9/16/12 10:06 AM Responding in Crises: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Responses between Mainland China and Taiwan Chun-Chieh MA Abstract The management of crisis events involves activity at the organizational and governmental jurisdiction levels and is comprised of an integrated system of practice and structure. However, because there are two systems involved in crisis response, namely centralization and decentralization of disaster management, there are differences in governmental actions in response to crisis events. This article analyzes and compares the actions of disaster responses undertaken by mainland China and Taiwan when faced with major natural disasters in order to demonstrate the different response results and defects of centralized and decentralized crisis response systems, respectively. The results showed that the efficiency of decentralized response systems is higher than...
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...Title A Research Paper presented to Mr. Ghio Magtibay Reyes Canossa Academy Lipa City In partial fulfillment of the requirements in English IV Aeron Glenold R. Almoite Aldreah Krisol P. Dinglasan Christian Paolo R. Dumlao Cleo O. Vergara December 2013 Chapter I Introduction It took a power outage for me to see the light Of what it is I am really like To hear the words that you said without the noise I could listen close, without distraction of toys I saw the darkness of how I felt surround me The candle that you lit, so profound within me Safety, security, as well as desire Lit so lovingly by that fire “Power outage” a poem by Deanna Repose (September 23, 2009 (blog.deannarepose.com) Electricity is an imperative necessity and essential to modern life; one basically depends on the use of electricity with almost every task. People suppose that it will be present when they need it to power the engines and systems which on the other hand are also involved in practically everything we do. In Lipa City, the residents expect their power supply to be always ready and available every time considering that theirs are busy and rushed lives. In exchange, they compensate for that power, depending on how much they use. That's about as much as most of us think about in the process. Unfortunately, BATELEC does not always meet the expectations for minimized power outage in most places of Lipa. In order to meet the problems in power shortages, there...
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...Title A Research Paper presented to Mr. Ghio Magtibay Reyes Canossa Academy Lipa City In partial fulfillment of the requirements in English IV Aeron Glenold R. Almoite Aldreah Krisol P. Dinglasan Christian Paolo R. Dumlao Cleo O. Vergara December 2013 Chapter I Introduction It took a power outage for me to see the light Of what it is I am really like To hear the words that you said without the noise I could listen close, without distraction of toys I saw the darkness of how I felt surround me The candle that you lit, so profound within me Safety, security, as well as desire Lit so lovingly by that fire “Power outage” a poem by Deanna Repose (September 23, 2009 (blog.deannarepose.com) Electricity is an imperative necessity and essential to modern life; one basically depends on the use of electricity with almost every task. People suppose that it will be present when they need it to power the engines and systems which on the other hand are also involved in practically everything we do. In Lipa City, the residents expect their power supply to be always ready and available every time considering that theirs are busy and rushed lives. In exchange, they compensate for that power, depending on how much they use. That's about as much as most of us think about in the process. Unfortunately, BATELEC does not always meet the expectations for minimized power outage in most places of Lipa. In order to meet the problems in power shortages, there...
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...powerful sources of energy - heat from within the Earth, heat from the Sun, and the force of gravity. Every landform in the world has been shaped by these ttu.ee energy sources. 'the continents that drift across the surface of the globe, setting off volcanoes and earthquakes and Building mountains. are driven by heat from the Earth's interior which has a temperature of about 5000"C (9000'F). Most of this heat is created by the breakdown of radioactive elements. Earth is unique among the planets of the Solar System in having liquid water on the surface and water has a major role in shaping the planet. The warmth of the Sun evaporates water from seas and lakes. The vapor rises and condenses to form clouds and then falls again as rain and snow. It is then that its landscaping powers begin, weathering rocks and washing away the loose material. or grinding down the landscape under the power of a glacier. The Sun's heat also produces the rain and the waves that scour the land. The third force - gravity - causes the tides, which nibble away at the edges of continents, and landslides. which alter the shape of mountains. Under the influence of gravity. rain works its...
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