INTRODUCTION The Love Canal episode is one of the major and most publicized environmental disaster recorded in America history. In recent time, it has been described as an epidemic. It became a focus of intensive and extensive studies on health effect, environmental studies and epidemiologic research (Friis and Seller, 2014, p.20; Jasanoff, 1998 p.83). This paper attempts to bring to light how a community is forced to bear the consequences of decision made by greedy and negligent corporate…
It’s funny how history repeats itself. We learn to not do a mistake twice. Christopher Columbus came ashore in 1492 and claimed the land, but generations of later Americans took it from many Native Americans already living in America. A similar situation occurred with beloved Dodger Stadium. Home to many championships, and Hall of Famers, Dodger Stadium has become one of the best-known baseball parks in the nation due to it being the third oldest ball. It is home to the Major League Baseball…
What is federalism? Federalism “is a unique relationship between all levels of government that gives each some degree of independence from each other but definitely binds them together through the United States Constitution.” (pg. 69) 2. Why did the Founders feel that dividing power was necessary? The Founders felt that dividing power was necessary because it prevents tyranny and ensures that there is a separation of powers within the government system, thus maintaining a balance. 3. Compare…
Sexuality and Gender on the Social Media: Julia Alison Introduction Julia Allison a former sex columnist and social media enthusiast is today 34 years. Julia became famous back in 2008 after wearing condom made bustier to a Gawker party that was attended by several journalists. This was a good-old-days strategic method to attract the media attention. Julia is remembered for her micro-fame as the Time Out New York dating columnist (Forbes). Today, Julia is an entrepreneur, journalist,…
The Islamization of quite a bit of Iran and the Byzantine Empire conveyed these components of more seasoned societies to shape the rising human advancement, eminently its culinary components. The last domain to administer the area (before European frontier govern) was the Ottoman, which likewise included quite a bit of southeast Europe, making a wide social blend of Turkish statecraft, Arab religion, Persian culture, and numerous components from the regions…
The importance of knowledge in the Islamic world was intrinsic to its culture. For, the Prophet Muhammad had repeatedly stressed on the importance of knowledge and learning: “Acquire knowledge, it enables its possessor to distinguish right from wrong; it lights the way to heaven. It is our friend in the desert, our company in solitude and companion when friendless. It guides us to happiness, it sustains us in misery, it is an ornament amongst friends and an armour against enemies.” Several…
In many people’s minds, the term “Fracking” only applies to the controversial extraction process and the environmental impact surrounding that process. Hydraulic Fracturing or “Fracking” for short is a process where chemicals and water are injected into wells to breakup rock formations that have gas or oil trapped in the rock itself. This process is specifically used for developing and extracting oil and natural gas from shale. While most people have heard the term “Fracking”, very few…
Media Shaming, Press Pacification, The Power Elite and Socialization The integration of views of misrepresented communities have been determined in many instances as ways of promoting collective identity in the process of normalizing their experiences within a given setting. However, the kind of globalization that is taking place today works ona different level. On the one hand it supposes that the necessity of promoting diverse views is informed by the idea that people are interacting on a…
The Unnecessary Construction Nightmare: The Mexican Border Wall For centuries, heavily secured border walls have been symbols of division between countries or other political entities who are not in good standing. Donald Trumps preposterous ploy to get elected would further divide two neighboring countries, and create the most secure and militarized border between two countries who are at peace in the entire world. His proposal of a wall is not only a logistical nightmare to even attempt to…
Answer to Question 1 (e) None of the above The first three articles of the U.S. Constitution outline the Separation of Powers Clause. The U.S. Constitution in Article I, Section I gives legislative powers to Congress. Article II, Section I, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes an executive branch led by a President and Vice President. Meanwhile, Article III, Section I of the U.S. Constitution creates a judicial power composed of a Supreme Court, and “inferior courts.” Answer to Question…