...Agent - 43 Marshal Xu Table of Contents Acknowledgments…………………………………………….3 Prologue……….………………………………………………4 Annabelle……………………………………………………...6 Acknowledgments I would like to acknowledge my friends that i dont have and JUSTINfamily who supported me throughout my life. I have received inspiration from The Hot Zone as well as many other books. This book Prologue It is a dark night in Cairo. I walked back to my room, looking at how much the world has grown in my 50 years of life. Retired and sleepy, I laid down on the bed. My dreams took over. “Henry! Get over here!” my commander shouted at me. “Yes sir!” I rushed over to where my platoon stood. Under strict orders, the army...
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...John Doe English 112P 4 November 2009 Historical Perspective on The Hot Zone The Hot Zone by Richard Preston is a nonfiction book with aspects of a novel. Sometimes called a bio-thriller, it is about the Ebola virus in America. It was written to address a time of fear about viruses in the United States in a time of increased international interaction. Although its impact is negligible, it reflects the nervous attitude of the time. Richard Preston writes narrative nonfiction. Narrative nonfiction is a hybrid style of writing that utilizes the framework of nonfiction with aspects of a novel, dialogue, for instance. Preston favors this style and wrote his dissertation on it during his graduate studies in Princeton. Previously, Preston wrote non-fiction on science such as Astronomy and on History; later his focus shifts to the science of Microbiology. In 1992 Richard Preston wrote an article in The New Yorker, entitled “Crisis in the Hot Zone.” Two years later, this article became the foundation for his non-fiction book, The Hot Zone, which documents the appearance of Ebola in the United States during the late eighties. At the time The Hot Zone was conceived, free trade policies during President George H. W. Bush’s administration were still making an impact worldwide. Bush set forth global objectives, renewing an interest in globalization under the belief that a global market will alleviate America’s growing deficit. Furthermore, he spearheaded the construction of North...
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...Trident University International Marvell R. Dean MHES 509 Module 1 1. How is a response to destruction from a terrorist incident different from a response to a natural disaster? Be specific, give examples, and quote from the readings. 2. You are a volunteer for the American Red Cross. You are to enter a scene of destruction in order to assist wounded victims. What are some precautions that you must take? What are some restrictions placed on you? From whom do you receive clearance? 3. First responders should isolate hazards by establishing control zones. There are three types of control zones. List them and give examples. Cite your sources. Difference Between Response to Destruction By Terrorist and Natural Disaster Previous to the National Response network there were various differences on how and when agencies responded to incidents by terrorist groups or natural disasters. Prior to the 11 September 2001 attack on the Pentagon, the plane crash in Pennsylvania, the World Trade Center, and the 2005 Hurricanes Rita and Katrina the Federal Response Plan existed which primarily focused on the Federal roles and responsibilities during an emergency or disaster incident. By using the lessons learned and the response to the hurricane season in 2005 the National Response Plan was replaced by the Federal Response Plan. The United States has dealt with a number of unprecedented disasters and emergencies from small...
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...It’s 1980, New Year’s Day. Womanizer Charles Monet takes a hike with one of his girlfriends to Kitum Cave in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya. On that fateful day, Monet would contract the Marburg virus- a virus that would make him bleed profusely, vomit violently, and diminish his internal organs. Ultimately resulting in an agonizing death, Monet’s contraction of Marburg would set the stage for Richard Preston’s masterpiece, The Hot Zone. Preston paints a picture of the effects of the filoviruses, Marburg and Ebola, on their victims and the general public. With each infection, hysteria and panic spread of the unpredictable pathogens. Matters only get worse when a form of Ebola infects a monkey house in Reston, Virginia- Right outside Washington...
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...toPestle analysis South Korea: A Comprehensive Analysis Outline MGT448 March 28, 2011 South Korea: A Comprehensive Analysis Outline Country Analysis * Political Stability 1. A Republic with powers shared between the president, the legislature and the courts 2. Well established constitutional democracy which is conducive to overall political stability. * Economic Conditions 1. Market based economy; stable, affluent country a. High gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of $20,164.85 (USD,2010). b. Inflation rate: 3.1% (2010) c. Unemployment: 3.3% (2010) d. Gross National Product (GNP) is growing faster than the population. 2. 13th largest economy in the world and the 3rd largest in Asia a. Major industries: electronics, telecommunications, automobile production, chemicals, ship building, steel b. Exports contribute to 39.4% of the GDP 3. Import dependant – 5th largest importer of crude oil and 2nd largest importer of both coal and liquefied natural gas. 4. Free Trade Agreements with United States and European Union * Finance Options Available 1. Government committed to promoting exports and easing regulations to attract foreign direct investment. 2. Invest KOREA – Korea’s national investment promotion agency established within the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The sole purpose is supporting the entry and successful establishment of foreign business into Korea. 3. Foreign Trade Zones and Free...
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...toPestle analysis South Korea: A Comprehensive Analysis Outline MGT448 March 28, 2011 South Korea: A Comprehensive Analysis Outline Country Analysis * Political Stability 1. A Republic with powers shared between the president, the legislature and the courts 2. Well established constitutional democracy which is conducive to overall political stability. * Economic Conditions 1. Market based economy; stable, affluent country a. High gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of $20,164.85 (USD,2010). b. Inflation rate: 3.1% (2010) c. Unemployment: 3.3% (2010) d. Gross National Product (GNP) is growing faster than the population. 2. 13th largest economy in the world and the 3rd largest in Asia a. Major industries: electronics, telecommunications, automobile production, chemicals, ship building, steel b. Exports contribute to 39.4% of the GDP 3. Import dependant – 5th largest importer of crude oil and 2nd largest importer of both coal and liquefied natural gas. 4. Free Trade Agreements with United States and European Union * Finance Options Available 1. Government committed to promoting exports and easing regulations to attract foreign direct investment. 2. Invest KOREA – Korea’s national investment promotion agency established within the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The sole purpose is supporting the entry and successful establishment of foreign business into Korea. 3. Foreign Trade Zones and Free...
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...The Earth’s Hydrosphere -The abundance of water on Earth is a unique feature that distinguishes our planet from the other planets. It is also the reason why Earth has been called “blue planet” Various parts of the earth: * Oceans- contains 97% of the Earth’s water supply. The largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean followed by the Atlantic Ocean then the Indian Ocean and lastly the Arctic Ocean. The deepest part of the oceans is in the Pacific at the Marianas Trench where it is about seven miles deep. Oceans together have an area of about 143 million square miles. * Ice sheets- Substantial quantity of water, about 24 million cubic kilometres, is present as in the ice sheets of the Earth. Ice sheet is a mass of glacier ice that covers surrounding terrain. * Groundwater- About 24 million cubic kilometre water is present under the ground surface at depths of up to two kilometre. Groundwater is water located beneath the earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. A unit of rock or an unconsolidated deposit is called an aquifer when it can yield a usable quantity of water. The depth at which soil pore spaces or fractures and voids in rock become completely saturated with water is called the water table. * Lakes and rivers- On the land surface, approximately 0.18 million cubic kilometre water is present in lakes while about 0.002 million cubic kilometre water is found in rivers. * Atmospheric moisture- The amount of water...
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...Comprehensive Analysis Outline MGT448 March 28, 2011 South Korea: A Comprehensive Analysis Outline Country Analysis * Political Stability 1. A Republic with powers shared between the president, the legislature and the courts 2. Well established constitutional democracy which is conducive to overall political stability. * Economic Conditions 1. Market based economy; stable, affluent country a. High gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of $20,164.85 (USD,2010). b. Inflation rate: 3.1% (2010) c. Unemployment: 3.3% (2010) d. Gross National Product (GNP) is growing faster than the population. 2. 13th largest economy in the world and the 3rd largest in Asia a. Major industries: electronics, telecommunications, automobile production, chemicals, ship building, steel b. Exports contribute to 39.4% of the GDP 3. Import dependant – 5th largest importer of crude oil and 2nd largest importer of both coal and liquefied natural gas. 4. Free Trade Agreements with United States and European Union * Finance Options Available 1. Government committed to promoting exports and easing regulations to attract foreign direct investment. 2. Invest KOREA – Korea’s national investment promotion agency established within the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The sole purpose is supporting the entry and successful establishment of foreign business into Korea. 3. Foreign Trade Zones and Free Economic Zones. 4. Tax...
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...ECONOMICS EXAMINATION GUIDELINES GRADE 12 2014 These guidelines consist of 25 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over Economics 2 Examination Guidelines DBE/2014 INDEX PAGE 3 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ASSESSMENT IN GRADE 12 2.1 Format of the question papers 2.2 Detail of question papers 4 4 4 3. CONTENT 6 4. CONCLUSION Copyright reserved 25 Please turn over Economics 1. 3 Examination Guidelines DBE/2014 INTRODUCTION The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Economics outlines the nature and purpose of the subject Economics. This guides the philosophy underlying the teaching and assessment of the subject in Grade 12. The purpose of these Examination Guidelines is to: • • Provide clarity on the depth and scope of the content to be assessed in the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination in Economics. Assist teachers to adequately prepare learners for the examinations. This document deals with the final Grade 12 external examinations. It does not deal in any depth with the School-Based Assessment (SBA). This guideline should be read in conjunction with: • • • The National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Economics The National Protocol of Assessment: An addendum to the policy document, the National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), regarding the National Protocol for Assessment (Grades R–12) The national policy pertaining...
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...ambient air concentrations 1.5 Current National Standards and Guidelines 1.6 Summary 1.7 References 2. RISK ASSESSMENT Scope 2.1. 2.2 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6 Human exposure to benzene Health Effects National and other Health-based Air Quality Guidelines Evaluation of human health risks Recommendations for developing limit values Reference 2. ASSESSMENT METHODS Scope 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Description of monitoring methods 3.3 Network design and siting criteria 3.4 Other assessment techniques: air quality modelling 3.5 Data quality objectives 3.6 Random or continuous measurements 3.7 Information on air quality to the public 3.8 Upper and lower assessment thresholds 3.9 Summary 3.10 References 2 4 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Results of economic analysis 4.3 Discussion 5 DISCUSSION AND FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Summary of Chapters 1-4 5.2 Considerations to be taken into account in setting limit values for benzene 5.3 Options for consideration 5.4 Reviewing limit values 3 COMMISSION OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Council Directive on Ambient Air Quality Assessment and Management Working Group on Benzene Benzene: Preface 4 Preface Scope At the meeting of the Steering Group of National Experts on Air Quality in July 1995 it was agreed that woring groups would be established to produce position papers in preparation for development of daughter legislation under the Council Directive 96/62/EC on Ambient Air Quality Assessment and Management. The present...
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...naming, describing, locating, accessing, managing, and securing information about the resources. Microsoft Active Directory was designed to be feature-rich, flexible, and scalable. Active Directory requires a considerable investment of time during the initial planning and design stages as well as throughout the life of the network. As the networking environment changes, it is critical to ensure that Active Directory continues to function as required. Some of the areas of Active Directory that often require attention include: Schema or Global Catalog replications do not occur optimally, causing intermittent directory problems FSMO roles and Global Catalogs are not distributed effectively, causing unnecessary traffic DDNS updates and zone transfers do not occur correctly, causing network services to be unavailable. Site topology map does not match physical topology, causing inefficient logins and directory lookups. The Accudata Systems Active Directory Health Check helps verify that your Microsoft directory service is...
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...advance. Predictive Policing with the use of COMPSTAT (Computer Statistics) approach could be simply stated as the systematic use of Information Systems Technology processes and Law enforcement capabilities to implement procedures to prevent crimes. This process Involves systematic data collection, crime analysis, and improved accountability in the pursuit of Criminals and ultimately, crime prevention. This paper will give an insight on the application of Predictive Policing in today’s environment, and factors to be considered when adopting this approach, as against previous non-technological traditional approaches. Predictive Policing Compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. The positives of adopting a proactive Predictive policing approach cannot be over emphasized. The ability to detect a possible crime zone and deploying officers to that area so as to prevent the occurrence of a crime in real-time is a brilliant approach. Sometimes crimes occur in very quick successions, so if there is a method that can assist the Police to identify these hot spots, providing them a time frame or interval in which crime is likely to occur, then they will have adequate energy and resources used the best possible way. The Police will be better...
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...29, 2006, Lusi mud volcano in Porong sub-district, East Java, Indonesia has been spurting voluminous hot mud and gas, with uncertain knowledge when it will cease. The progressing eruption has been causing major impact on human life, social, economic and environment in this highly populated region. Breached regulations including Indonesian regulations, constitutions, and APPEGGA rules of conduct are outlined. There are five critical concerns related to ethical and professional conduct arising from the occurrence of Lusi mud volcano. The concerns include negligence to best practise procedures, particularly drilling in high pressure zone; conflict of interest between public, government and private sector; violence to human right, public safety; and crisis management related to mitigating the impacts on environment, social, economic especially in compensation process to the victims. 1. Introduction Sidoarjo/Lapindo Mud flow, is geologically identified as a mud volcano (Sawolo, et al 2009). It is generally known as Lusi, a short name of Lumpur Sidoarjo. Lumpur means mud in Indonesian language. Lusi mud volcano is located in Porong sub district, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia. It is located about 30 km south of Surabaya, capital city of East Java Province. Porong sub district is quite populous area covering 1 residential areas, agriculture zones and manufacture and business centres that significantly support economic supply of East Java Province...
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...over the Earth’s surface. It is also possible that the movements generate the Earth's magnetic field, called the magnetosphere. ------------------------------------------------- Hotspot (geology) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Diagram showing a cross section though the Earth'slithosphere (in yellow) withmagma rising from the mantle(in red) In geology, the places known as hotspots or hot spots are volcanic regions thought to be fed by underlying mantle that is anomalously hot compared with the surrounding mantle. They may be on, near to, or far from tectonic plate boundaries. Currently, there are two hypotheses that attempt to explain their origins. One suggests that they are due to hot mantle plumes that rise as thermal diapirs from the core-mantle boundary.[1] An alternative hypothesis postulates that it is not high temperature that causes the volcanism, but lithospheric extension that permits the passive rising of melt from shallow depths.[2][3] This hypothesis considers the term "hotspot" to be a misnomer, asserting that the mantle source beneath them is, in fact, not anomalously hot at all. Well known examples include Hawaii...
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...their atmospheric composition and properties, thus, to deduce the planets’ habitability. Favoured by their close proximity, studying the atmospheres within our own Solar System and seeking for resemblance is a fundamental first step before we proceed off to extra-solar systems. While the ultimate goal of detecting a true Earth twin is some time off, we are busy trying to understand the atmospheres of hot Jupiters and hot Neptunes through observing primary and secondary transits of these exoplanets. During the past decade, conflicting observations between ground- and space-based facilities, different methods of data treatment, and resolving limitations of measuring instruments have been a source of debate in the astronomy community. Controversies over the atmospheres of two of the most extensively studied exoplanets, HD 189733b and GJ 436b, are discussed here. Through a series of investigation and evaluation, the hot Jupiter, HD 189733b, is believed to possess a carbon-monoxide-rich atmosphere with a sodium-abundant troposphere, topped with high-altitude haze. The hot Neptune, GJ 436b, despite having a much lower surface temperature than HD 189733b, probably also has a carbon-monoxide-rich atmosphere. High atmospheric metallicity and exotic disequilibrium chemistry are both capable of explaining the dispute in GJ 436b’s atmospheric composition. Future work is also discussed in the light of recent discoveries of some super-Earth exoplanets. Subject headings:...
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