A Flying Tiger’s Diary
Charlie Bond, the author of A flying tiger’s diary is one of the last fighter pilots who participated in the world war two. Born on April 22nd 1915, Charlie Bond had a passion of flying in the air since he was fifteen years old. He worked for the AVG (American volunteer group) which was dubbed…
Read moreCase Study 3-Jounta
Jounta Enterprise is a wholesale company that purchases and sells goods. Their major activity consists of purchasing consumer merchandise from many different suppliers and selling them to many different retail chain stores. Thus, the internal control procedure is very important for the enterprise and needed to be always tracked on the strengths and weaknesses of…
Read moreCash Basis and Accruals
Executive Summary In the recent past, the government came-up with the introduction of a cash basis tax system, which was meant for the purpose of familiarizing businessmen and other stakeholders concerned to the easier and simple way to interpret tax structures. Current report postulates the fact that with the introduction of the cash basis system…
Read moreColonialism and African Development
Introduction A key debating point scored by colonizers against Africa is their claim that they made Africa see the light. The contention is that African states, prior to colonization lacked any formal system, hierarchy or structure. This allusion is of a haphazard state, order without order and in a state of anarchy. However, history gives…
Read moreCompetition in Energy Drinks, Sports Drinks, and Vitamin-Enhanced Beverages
A strategic group map is a strategic management tool, which indicates the competitive positions of competing firms in a given industry. In the beverage industry, the strategic group map is relatively crowded. There are approximately eight strategic groups categorized as, sports drinks, ready-to-drink tea, ready-to-drink coffee, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, enhanced/flavored water,…
Read moreDefining Freedom
Every human being values the importance of freedom in his or her life. As a result, different societies across the globe have for many centuries worked on ways and means of ensuring that their freedom is not violated by anything or anybody. Whereas this has been the case, there are many instances that reveal that…
Read moreDesire Satisfaction Theory of Human Welfare
The desire satisfaction theory by Shafer Landau asserts that satisfaction in human life is achieved through the satisfaction or accomplishment of the desires in one’s life. Whatever is good in your life leads to a life that is full of satisfaction, while whatever is unpleasant or undesired leads to sadness and frustration in life. Things…
Read moreDi Ponzio v. Riordan
Citation In Ponzio Vs Rorda, The plaintiff, Di Ponzio sued the owners of the premises after he was injured by a runaway car belonging to another customer. The plaintiff argued that the service station had an obligation to ensure that customers followed regulations, which required that their vehicle engines were turned off as the gas…
Read moreDomestic vs. International Adoption
Domestic and international adoption cases in the United States escalated after the close of the Second World War. Notably, the United States leads among the countries that adopt children internationally. As much as adoption occurs for the sake of improving the livelihood of a child, this matter has recently abounded several arguments regarding whether people…
Read moreEngineering and Analytical Approaches to Hazard Avoidance
One of the strengths of engineering approach to hazard avoidance is that it identifies potential hazards in the workplace, and takes the necessary precautions in order to create a safe working environment (Concept of Hazard Avoidance, 2010). The approach does this by either removing a potential hazard or suppressing it. Similarly, the analytical approach takes…
Read moreEpidemic of Childhood Obesity
Introduction In the recent past the issue of obesity among children has become an alarming health problem in the United States. According to a 1999-2002 survey undertaken by NHANES, approximately 15% of persons aged 7-20 are overweight. Obesity is a significant problem among children since it is acknowledged as one of the leading causes of…
Read moreEtiology of Bullying
Summary This essay explores the etiology of bullying. The paper commences with an introduction that highlights the key points that are going to be discussed in the essay. It presents the various points regarding the etiology of bullying in the society and the school setting, which include low self-esteem among individuals in the society, jealousy…
Read moreFamily Planning: Contraception under the Affordable Care Act
Abstract The paper discusses the issues of contraception under the Affordable Care Act. The notion of contraception is tightly connected with this reform. It is the main subject of heated debates, which were conducted in the U.S. government lately. According to the new provision, starting from August 2012, women will receive eight health care benefits…
Read moreFinancing, Liberal Arts, and Equity
American scholars and laymen alike agree that American schools need improvement. Not only does the current failure of U.S. schools limits their life and career choices, but it also puts the economic prosperity and the country’s security at risk, as reported by Joel Klein, the ex-chancellor of New York’s City school system, and Condoleeza Rice,…
Read moreHeroin Chic and Contemporary Fashion
Introduction Fashion is an evolving industry that continues to transform itself from one form to the other one. Models popularize most of fashion styles and many seem to go away when the model leaves the stage. However, some fashion styles get to be fought by the society because of the perceived influence on the youth,…
Read moreHistriomastix and Prostitution
Histriomastix otherwise known as the Player’s Scourge or Actor’s Tragedy is a pieces of art, which lays criticism on professional theatre and the actors by lightening up their characters and behavior. Histriomastix directs its focus on how prostitution was portrayed on both the Jacobean and the Elizabethan stage. The article further discusses prostitution in the…
Read moreIdentical Twins
Introduction The word twin has been used to define one of two offsprings who are delivered in the same pregnancy. Two types of twins are generally known, which are identical and fraternal twins. Identical twins develop from one zygote which then splits to form two embryos, while fraternal twins develop from two separate zygotes. In…
Read moreIndustrial Revolution
Industrial revolution is an economic phenomenon that took place between the years 1780 to 1840. It was characterized by a massive change in the manufacturing processes. The changes included going from using hand production methods, to using machines. It also gave rise to new production processes such as chemical and iron manufacturing processes. Also, the…
Read moreINFA610 Midterm Exam
Short Answers (10 points each) What is the principle of adequate protection? Do you agree with the principle? What difficulties are associated with implementing it? As defined by Phleeger and Phleeger (2007), the principle of adequate protection implies that “Computer items must be protected only until they lose their value. They must be protected to…
Read moreIntercultural Communication – Ireland
Culture of any country is individual and contains a lot of aspects that affect the level of nation. It is known that it consists of the level of education, availability of character, competence and skills. Culture is the human activity, which appears in self-expression and self-discovery. It is also divided into two classes: individualism and…
Read moreIslam in the African American Community
The African American Muslim leaders are mostly comprised of converts to Islam. Most of them were born Christians and learned about Islam as they grew up. They developed doctrines that drew them closer to Islam so as to help them solve the problems faced by blacks in their immediate communities. This essay describes lives of…
Read moreLabor Party
Throughout the world today, there is unity that is felt in the Labor force through the Labor unions. Workers from different sectors have united in the past to the present to work together and ensure that their rights as workers are guaranteed especially at their place of work. While in the past these Labor movements…
Read moreLabor Studies
As the 19th century came closer to its end, Canada, similar to many other nations in the West, enjoyed an unprecedented industrial boom which was to change drastically the economic, social, and demographic situation in the country. Indeed, historians agree that the period between the turn of the twentieth century and the beginning of the…
Read moreMildred and Richard Loving Vs Virginia 1967
The Background of Case Study Prior to 1967, the beliefs and views on racial differences had been an indispensible component of the American culture and history. Such beliefs were formulated on the basis of rampant racial discrimination that began with the servitude of Native Americans, slave trade, Jim Crow law and racial stratification of society….
Read moreMobile Security
Introduction Mobile devices have become one of the swiftest growing consumer technologies; just like the devices, mobile applications are booming. As mobile devices develop, so do incentives for attackers. For example, the malware is on the increase as attackers are experimenting new business models through targeting mobile phones. The development of mobile payments emerges as…
Read moreOutsourcing and Globalization
Introduction The term outsourcing became popular in the United States in last few decades. It involves transferring employees from one firm to another. Also, outsourcing defines the practice of handing over controls of public service organizations to for-profit organizations. It includes domestic and foreign contracts. In 21st century outsourcing plays an effective role in globalization….
Read morePolymer
POLYCARBONATE Polycarbonate is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastic. It is commonly formed with the reaction of Bisphenol A with carbonyl chloride in an interfacial process. They are named so because they are polymers containing carbonate groups. Brand names of Polycarbonate: PANLITE produced by Teijin Chemical Limited, MAKROLON manufactured by Bayer and LEXAN…
Read moreProblems Facing American Airlines
American Airlines is the forth-largest airline in the world in terms of operating revenues and carrying capacity. It is one of the biggest airlines in North America with its hubs in Dallas: Fort Worth International Airport (the largest), New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Currently, the airline operates extensive international and domestic networks in North…
Read morePublic Relations Proposal
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Situation Analysis In the past couple of years, Switzerland attracted many tourists from within the country. Unfortunately, the number of individuals visiting the country’s tourist destinations began dropping. This amounted to a significant reduction in the revenue collected from tourism, which is regarded as one of the key components that boost economic growth….
Read moreQuantitative and Qualitative Research
Introduction Qualitative research refers to a form of research that deals with the understanding of the people’s characters, mannerisms, characteristics, meanings to certain elements, et cetera in a society (Babbie 2010). On the other hand, quantitative research is the form of research that carries out an analysis on measurements, physical counts among others. Different people…
Read moreRenault: the Global Sustainability Future
Introduction In light of the continuous economic recession, carmakers are facing tough profitability challenges. This is not the case of Renault, which keeps leading the global automobile market. Being headquartered in France, Renault scores high on individualism and uncertainty avoidance. Nevertheless, the company has managed to find a strategic consensus with its major global allies,…
Read moreRights and Freedoms
The most relevant freedom within the First Amendment is the freedom of speech. The law guarantees that Americans freely say what they wish to say, and supports the freedom of speech. Despite the fact, I know certain cases in the U.S. when this right has been violated, though people here are not usually prosecuted for…
Read moreSafety or Speed in Drug Development?
Introduction Since the passing of the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA), there has been an increase in the requirements for safety measures for drugs before they are sent into the market. According to Wechsler (2009), the new Act added new regulations that were to be used in the assessment of risks and Mitigation Strategies…
Read moreThe Atlantic Slave Trade
Between the 16th and 19th century, there was a mass movement of Africans taken as slaves to work mainly in the North and South America. The recruitment of slaves in Africa largely began as Portuguese’ exploration of Africa focused on other readily available commodities apart from the mineral reserves. Portuguese merchants identified an opportunity to…
Read moreThe Principle of Utilitarianism on Death Penalty
Utilitarianism is a theory in normative ethics, which holds that proper course of action, maximizes utility. In essence, this theory focuses on the aspects of maximizing contentment and minimizing anguish. It is imperative to note that, classic utilitarianism is considered a form of consequentialism. It is notable that the moral significance of an action is…
Read moreTheorizing Same-Sex Sexuality in Africa
Abstract The main focus of this paper is to present sociological assumptions of same-sex sexuality, disregarding its origination from western countries and the failure it brings as a result of its inclusion. Generally, it is observed that it does not account for the reality of the context, history and conditions in Africa as well as…
Read moreUnderstanding Race
The ideology of race in the United States can be traced throughout the complicated historical relationship of the Western Europe and the USA. The general issue and ideas of race have been formed under the influence of the government, science and culture. Up until the arrival of the European colonists on the shores of Northern…
Read moreWhat Value Do Zoos Serve
Values that zoos possess are discussed as well as their importance. There are arguments that make people hesitate whether zoos are actually good or not. There are three purposes of zoos that are viewed. They are conservation, environmental education and entertainment. As there are more view points against zoos values and the very zoos, that…
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