Is Global Warming Real?
Is Global Warming Real? 'The average temperatures have increased by 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit, around the world since 1880, most of this has happened in recent decades', according to NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies. This statement is referring to global warming, but is global warming part of earth's natural cycle and nothing to be concerned about or the damage being caused to the earth's atmosphere by human beings and something very serious? There are many arguments for and against global warming, many believe it to be real and we cannot stop it now and some believe it is a natural part of the planets life cycle. The topic of global warming is one of the most researched and discussed in the world, what is causing the increase in temperature? Can it be stopped or slowed down? But to answer any of these questions, we must ask the most important question: Is Global Warming Real? To answer this question we must first understand what the term 'global warming' means: according to the Oxford Dictionary it states: 'global warming the gradual increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere due to increased levels of carbon dioxide etc.' Then if we look at another source it states global warming 'is an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere...' from www.wordnetweb.edu. From these meanings we can all agree that global warming is the increase in
Different Wars, Similar Outcome
Natalia Coronell Mr. D'Aquila ENG 4U1 July 21, 2009 Different Wars, Similar Outcome Wars that lay buried in history and wars present in the world today unite through the most common and blatant reality of war: violence resulting in imminent death. Literature often presents different perspectives of these wars that ultimately tie together and bring forth the actuality of war. Timothy Findley's The Wars and Wilfred Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est" present a precise example of different pieces of literature that connect through the common theme of war. The Wars and "Dulce et Decorum Est" offer the unconcealed and harsh violence of war and through vivid imagery, these authors depict life at war. Additionally, both of these works contain the four basic elements of life - earth, water, fire, and air - to reveal that these four basic elements can represent death as well. Moreover, the theme of appearance versus reality impacts both works profoundly through the ruthless truth of war as compared to the credulous beliefs of war. Through these ways, a novel and a poem unify to unveil the truth about war and convince audiences of the violent reality of warfare. The violent nature of war is visibly illustrated in both The Wars and "Dulce et Decorum Est". Death, the impending result of such violence, is an underlying theme that highlights both literary works and assists audiences in
Should Cannabis be legalised in the UK?
Should Cannabis be legalised in the UK? Most people have their own opinion on whether or not Cannabis should be legalised but the reasons behind these opinions are not always correct and justifiable. Cannabis is now a class C drug after it was dropped from being a class B in 2004. It is illegal to have, give away or deal in Class C drugs, and to grow cannabis plants. The maximum penalties for being in possession is 2 years in jail plus an unlimited fine, for supplying or dealing cannabis you can get 14 years in jail plus an unlimited fine and if you are caught in possession with intent to supply cannabis you could get up to 14 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the UK, with up to 3 million consumers per year. It is most commonly smoked, usually by mixing it with tobacco and rolling it up with cigarette papers into a cannabis cigarette (called a 'spliff', 'joint', 'jay' etc.). However, it can also be smoked with or without tobacco in various forms of pipes or smoking devices such as 'bongs' or 'water pipes'. Smoking Cannabis produces fairly instant intoxication, the effects lasting from 1 to 3 hours depending on the strength of the drug and the amount used. Cannabis can also be taken orally, either eaten direct or mixed with food preparations, such as cakes, biscuits (hence 'hash cookies') or hot drinks. Taking Cannabis
Critical Thinking Styles and Forces of Influence Paper
Influence Paper 1 Critical Thinking Styles and Forces of Influence Paper MGT 350/Critical Thinking July 22, 2002 Influence Paper 2 Abstract South West Business Corporation (SWBC) is a privately owned company whose home office is located in San Antonio, Texas with a regional office in Orange, California. SWBC has been in business since May. 1976. SWBC provides financial services to financial institutions, credit unions in particular. The Orange, California office specializes in the Risk Management area of lending for Auto and Mortgage collateralized loans. The California office has an identical Risk Management Service Center like the home office in San Antonio, Texas. However, the styles and titles of management are different due to geographical location, gender, culture, and race. The Auto Risk Management Department in Orange, formerly know as the Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) Department, consists if sixteen in-house Customer Service Representative, three Senior Customer Service Representatives, three Field Customer Service Representatives, one CPI Service Center Trainer, one CPI Services Supervisor, one CPI Services Manager who reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations. The problem is to correct the deteriorating phone stats of the Auto Risk Management Department from the Orange, California as compared to the San Antonio, Texas Service Center
Genetically Modified Food Report
GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD Prepared by Phearak Choun Table of Contents . Title Page pg.1 2. Table of Contents pg.2 3. Summary pg.3 4. Introduction pg.4 4.1. Objective pg.4 4.2. Background pg.4 4.3. Methods of Inquiry pg.4 4.4. Definitions of Terms pg.5 5. Reasons Against the use of Genetically Modified Food 5.1. Playing God pg.6 5.2. Mixing Genes pg.6 5.3. Health risks pg.6 6. Reasons for the use of Genetically Modified Food 6.1. Healthier Crops pg.7 6.2. Weather Tolerance pg.7 6.3. Nutritional pg.7 6.4. Pharmaceutical pg.7 7. Conclusion pg.8 8 Recommendations 8.1. Healthier eating pg.9 8.2. Home grown pg.9 9. List of References pg.10 0. Appendices pg.11 10.1 Definitions of terms pg.11 3. Summary The information in this report shows that the use of Genetically Modified Foods can be a useful thing in this day and age of a technology driven society. GM Foods or GMOs (Genetically Modified Foods or Genetically Modified Organisms) can be healthier with resistance to weeds, pests, and diseases and use fewer chemicals. However, it has been debated that the use of GM Foods is like playing God by mixing genes and creating health risks. There are (2) Recommendations specified in this report . GMOs are like "Super Foods" they are healthier for you with added Nutritional value. 2. Home grown or Organic foods can be more beneficial due to
A103_TMA02 Art History
TMA 02 Part 1 Art History In not more than 300 words, write a descriptive account of Harmen Steenwyck's: Still Life: An Allegory of the Vanities of Human Life ( Illustration Book, Colour Plate 10), paying particular attention to the organisation and lighting of the composition and to the effects of tone and colour. Harmen Steenwyck illustrates an eclectic mix of objects in this fine oil painting. The objects are placed close to the picture plane, as within reach of the spectator, drawing the eye from left to right as the clustered objects increase in height. This suggests that this is the way that Steenwyck wanted the spectator to view them. His skilful use of light draws us to the principal object, the illuminated skull, bringing out the richness of its golden colour whilst depriving the hollows of the eyes to add depth. Many of the objects have spherical parts to them that again are highlighted through the use of light. Steenwyck manipulates light and shade through gradual transition to form the illusion of their roundness. Not only do these contrasts produce a striking illustrative effect but they also help to define the objects from one another. The fine brushwork picks up the finest detail, such as the leaves of the well thumbed books, the dial on the watch and the fraying rope on the urn. Harmen has organised the majority of his objects to the right side of the piece
Internship Journal
. OVERVIEW Bill Gates once said "if I was down to my last dollar, I'd spend it on public relations". Such a statement, particularly from an entrepreneur so renowned in the business arena, is no doubt a sparkling endorsement for the industry. Regardless, it is only after two internships with Verve Communications in 2009 and the Sydney Kings in 2010 that I feel I have gathered the understanding and experience to realise how poignant such a declaration is - arguably even more so in a fledgling economic climate. In the following report, while focusing primarily on The Sydney Kings resurrection, I will draw on the knowledge gained and lessons learned in the first few weeks of my internship in 2010. In doing so, I will consider how both theoretical and practical elements of the BA Communications (Public Relations) degree have impacted upon and assisted me during my experience at the Kings. It is these original understandings that have enabled me to be a part of the successful PR team, and hence understand the true value of public relations. 2. ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING Be thrown in at the deep end and you will learn to swim. When considering my first few weeks at Sydney Kings, it is this idiom that constantly reemerges. Within my first day at work in 2010, I had participated in meetings, written my first press release and helped allocate season ticket holders their seats. For
The internet should be implemented into all educational sectors as a tool for learning Argumentative Essay
Abstract The internet should be implemented into all educational sectors as a tool for learning. The internet contains both positive and negative impacts on its users. There are various arguments for the internet to be used as an educational tool. First of all, with the help of the internet people are learning more and therefore becoming more intelligent as they search for and discover information. Secondly, people are becoming more productive by using the internet to get their important tasks done. Thirdly, people are able to communicate with other people with general interests at very long distances. Finally, Internet users can find many ways to keep entertained. There are lots of people who are using the internet each day and it has become difficult to filter out all the negative information that is on the internet. In conclusion there are more positive impacts than there are negative impacts for people who use the internet. There are many people that use the internet today. The internet should be implemented into all educational sectors as a tool for learning. The internet is defined as a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange (WordNet search 3.0 n.d., para 1). This essay will argue that use of the internet should increase intelligence, increase
Analysis of Beach Burial
Beach Burial (Kenneth Slessor)- Analysis Softly and Humbly to the Gulf of Arabs, The convoys of dead sailors come; At night they sway and wander in the waters far under, But morning rolls them in the foam. Between the sob and clubbing of the gunfire Someone, it seems, has time for this, To pluck them from the shallows and bury them in burrows And tread the sand upon their nakedness; And each cross, the driven stake of tidewood, Bears the last signature of men,Written with such perplexity, with such bewildered pity,The words choke as they begin -"Unknown seaman" - the ghostly pencil Wavers and fades, the purple drips, The breath of the wet season has washed their inscriptions As blue as drowned men's lips,Dead seamen, gone in search of the same landfall,Whether as enemies they fought,Or fought with us, or neither ; the sand joins them together,Enlisted on the other front. Although not blatantly obvious at first, Kenneth Slessor's emotive and poignant poem Beach burial is a poem concerned with raising the awareness of national identity. Now I found this hard to believe at first - For me to be able to use this poem, (as it has been my one of my favourites for years) I though that for it to have ANYTHING to do with national identity I would have had to use my creative ability to dissect and warp aspects of the poem that COULD have something to do with national
Unforgetful Florida
Unforgetful Florida - 1st Draft Holidays... Rememorable times - visiting different countries, beautiful destinations, Landmarks and Parks. Having good and personal time with family so the parents can remember times they had with their children. Such television programs like "Life in the Sun", about people's holiday opinions and times of happiness discovering around the globe. My holiday can't be compared to this cheerful and joyous programme mine is that if my brother will live? A plane flight to Florida the sunshine state, we arrived, the intense heat of 30oC which is more around double in Scotland. In Scotland this could not happen for it was home and he was used to the habitat so going aboard was a 50% chance of the worst to happen to my little brother and in this case, Florida was 51% positive. My family and I were having an extravagant time. We set of to the Theme Parks and Water Parks. We were all building up on really well as a family, even with my little brother who I normally always argue with. On the second week of our holiday something dreadful happened. My mother woke me at half three in the morning telling me to get dressed as we were going to have to take my brother, Chandler, to the
