...Charles Schuchert, an American palaeontologist supported the hypothesis of “Land Bridges”. Land bridges are the meaning of slim section of land that connects two large masses of rock continents across the ocean, leading to the paleontological observation of the same fossils across different continents. Schuchert believed that these land bridges are what connected the Southern Hemisphere at certain points in the past, and to what connects South and North America today. To agree with the philosophy concept of uniformitarianism, it is believed that the earth was cooling and the process caused sea levels to rise which have now covered the land bridges today. Schuchert was aware that his hypothesis had to be connected with geophysical principles; Bailey Willis an American geologist helped Schuchert to prove how the inter-continental formed these links. Wegener also proposed the existence of temperate specie fossils that were found in the arctic regions, this idea was proposed that this was due to the warm water currents. Since there is now proven to be more than one way to explain the continental permanence...
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...1.0 Origin of the Task This report is the outcome of a research work to fulfill the Course requirement. As stated by the honorable course instructor Niaz Ahmed Khan, I am assigned to prepare a Social Impact Assessment Report on “Hatirjheel-Begunbari Canal Project” under the Project Management course. 2.0 Background Economic development projects brought innumerable benefits but also had unintended detrimental effects on people and natural resources. Human activities have resulted in the disruption of social and communal harmony. Social impacts are the impacts of developmental interventions on human environment. Such impacts not only need to be identified and measured but also need to be managed in such a way that the positive externalities are maximized and the negative externalities are minimized. Social impact assessments help in understanding such impacts. Hatirjheel Lake, the case study of this paper, Hatirjheel Lake is the reservoir of one third of the catchment area of the city (MacDonald and Culpin, 1995). It is located in the center of Dhaka and is a crucial element in the city’s drainage system. It used to be connected to a string of other lakes, the Banani, Dhanmondi and Gulshan Lakes, and to the BegunbariKhal at the Rampura Bridge. Today, the natural system has been interrupted, causing ever-larger problems of flooding and water logging. The pressures on the water system are...
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... CM 20248 Tutorial Group: T03 (Monday) Tutor: Mr. Joseph MOHAN Date of submission: 5 November, 2010 Word Count: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Investment Banking ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Content * Proposal Purpose……………………………………………… | P. 3 | * Background of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge………. | P. 4 | * Benefit created by the HZMB………………………………… | P. 5 - 6 | * Financing Model of the HZMB……………………………...... | P. 6 – 7 | * Sponsors of the HZMB……………………………………...... | P. 8 | * Syndication Strategy………………………………………….. | P. 9 | * Risk Allocation Strategy. …… . . ……. . .…………………… | P. 10 | * Term Sheet. . . . . . .… . .…… . .…………………… .……… . | P. 11 – 12 | * Potential Risks and Risk Management…………………………. | P. 13 - 14 | * Conclusion…………………………………………………….. | P. 15 | * Reference……………………………………………………… | P. 16 - 18 | Investment Banking ________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
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...13-14, 2012 2. 2. Outline of the presentation :-1. Introduction Outline2. Research Methodology3. Transparency – An Overview4. Some Initiatives on Transparency5. Issues & Challenges6. Concluding Remarks7. Video on Integrity Pact8. Q & A (c) K L Gupta 3. 3. (c) K L Gupta 4. 4. Governance:-“Governance is the manner in which power is exercised in the management of a country’s economic and social resources for development….……Good governance is synonymous with sound development management.” - World Bank (1992) (c) K L Gupta 5. 5. (c) K L Gupta 6. 6. Governance Good Governance (c) K L Gupta 7. 7. GovernanceGood Governance Journey of (c) K L Gupta Governance 8. 8. Good Governance:-Good governance means- ruling justly,- enforcing laws and- contracts fairly,- respecting human rights, property rights, and- fighting corruption…….. - Paul O’Neil, Treasury Secretary of US (2002) (c) K L Gupta 9. 9. Good Governance – Major Characteristics*:-1. Participation2. Rule of Law3. Transparency4. Responsiveness5. Equity & Inclusiveness6. Effectiveness7. Efficiency8. Accountability9. Strategic Vision10.Consensus Orientation*Source :- V K Parigi & Others, “Ushering Transparency for Good Governance”, available athttp://www.cgg.gov.in/workingpapers/Ushering_in_Transparency.pdf accessed on September 15, 2012 (c) K L Gupta 10. 10. (c) K L Gupta 11. 11. Type of Paper:-Conceptual paper (c) K L Gupta 12. 12. Objective:-The objective of the current study is...
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...is a research fellow on Kathmandu University, department of sociology and anthropology. It took around fifty minutes from Birtamode to reach there. Kanyam resort lays aside the beautiful tea garden of Kanyam, Ilam. One could view the scenic views of Nepal as well as Indian hills when sky is clear. The climate was very cool when they reached. He was deeply dragged by the green hills. He beheld beautiful hills on the horizon, veiled partly with clouds….gurgling sound of small rivulet, chirping of birds etc. etc. Simpson wondered why people fancy leaving such a beautiful place and fly abroad. Ecologically speaking, he is in such a place where numerous rare species regard it a safer habitat to live in. Economically speaking, he is in a third world with a remittance-fed economy. But geopolitically speaking, he is in such a strategic location where power centers prefer to play. And statistically speaking, he was in south Asia where half of the world’s poor people live in. However spiritually speaking, every black cloud has silver lining. Dr. Simpson was mechanically sipping a handmade tea of Kanyam. He came to the real world when editor broke the silence. ‘So, how can I help you sir?’ editor told. ‘I am preparing a research paper on “How to stop brain drain from conflicting nations?’’ I’ve heard much from Kathmanduize about Hope magazine. I also came to know that your magazine is the only national paper based...
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...For this Current Anthropology Paper, I chose to write about Molly Carney’s research on Cultural Resource Management. Molly was doing her Doctoral research on a Native American Tribe’s land in Washington State. She excavated a site named the Flying Goose (due to the large amount of “annoying” geese who inhabited the area near the site). Based on the very little evidence she found from the pit, one might assume that research would be halted, but through Molly’s creative means of investigation, she was able to determine a great deal about the site’s history. There were no artifacts located in the pit, making her research more difficult. One of the alternative means Molly used to find information was through Geoarchaeology. She took soil samples...
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...view the area as a great opportunity to give the tourists a nature enriching holiday experience. But there are many things to consider, we must consider the flora and fauna of the environment that live in lake Doonella, the economical impact and the social factors on the shire. Background information A catchment is the land from which rainwater drains to a river where some water remains underground and slowly feeds the river between rainfall events. There is an abundance of catchments in the Noosa shire consisting of Teewah Creek , Upper Noosa River, Kin Kin Creek, Lake Cootharaba, Lake Cooroibah, Lower Noosa River and Lake Wayba. The Noosa River catchment and estuaries are both healthy with an A- rating, this is good because it gives the wildlife a healthier ecosystem. Lake Doonella is located in Tewantin and is somewhat isolated from the river by the Doonella Bridge. Doonella Lake is an important part of the Noosa ecosystem because it’s...
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...Term Paper on Traffic Jam in Bangladesh TERM PAPER ON Traffic Jam in Dhaka City Prepared For Mohd. H.R. Joarder United International University Prepared By MD. Aminul Islam Ariful islam MD. Mesbahuddin Shahanaz Parvin Mou Jeenniifeerr Islam Date of submission Name of Group Members Letter of Transmittal May 5, 2012 Mohd. H.R. Joarder Faculty School of Business Administration United International University Dear Sir, It is a great pleasure for us to submit our Term papers on “Traffic Jam in Dhaka city”. It is a great opportunity for us to implement the knowledge that we have learned in our academic career to work a Term papers on “Traffic Jam in Dhaka city”. We try our level best to make this Term papers to the required standard. We hope that this report will fulfill your expectation. We therefore, hope that you would be kind enough to go through this report for evaluation Sincerely yours ------------------------- --------------------- -------------------- MD. Aminul Islam Ariful Islam Shahanaz Parvin Mou ----------------- ------------------- Jennifer Islam MD. Mesbah...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty Name> <Grade Earned> <Date Graded> What are the Business practices in retail and wholesale firework sales for the State of Washington Tribes? Writing up your Topical Research and Doctoral Learning Plan Marjoree Corless Northcentral University The Business Practices in Retail and Wholesale Firework Sales for the State of Washington Tribes This paper examines the legal rights that American Indians/Tribes have on their tribal lands when they are attempting to promote and develop economic developments in their communities, with a particular emphasis on the sale of fireworks. The paper will examine the hierarchy and relationship of agencies involved in the economic development practices for Tribes, and how the small entrepreneurial businesses, such as fireworks is Indian Country can be achieved. This paper attempts to demonstrate and support the hypothesis that economic developments for tribes are essential for American Indian people to become self-sufficient. Background Tribes that are federally recognized and are exercising their governmental authority over their Tribal lands inside the states they reside in. Also, according to the 2010 Census, the American Indian population was at 5.2 million people which were a total 1.7 percent of the entire population, in the...
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...Lebanon vs. Egypt Economies of Emerging Nations Dr. Yiheyis | Clark Atlanta University Submitted By: Quincy Williams December 2,2014 Lebanon vs. Egypt In this paper I will compare and contrast the countries of Egypt and Lebanon. I will explore both of the country’s economic history starting in 1980. The basis of this paper will be on the country’s global development indicators and what they tell us about that particular country. The majority of the research done in this paper was done through the world-bank website as well as the economy watch website. First I would like to provide some background on Lebanon. Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country in the west of the Asian continent that shares its borders with Syria, Israel and Mediterranean Sea. Most of Lebanon’s land is mountainous. However, the Beqaa valley, with its fertile soil, remains the source for agricultural products. Lebanon has an area of 10,452 square km and population of 4,224,000. The Lebanese economy is noted for its resilience, having withstood wars and invasions with Israel as well as internal sectarian clashes and at times dominating influence from Syria. It is this resilience that helped Lebanon achieve 9% growth during the Great Financial Crisis. The growth was nurtured by controlled banking regulations that restricted credit and therefore, its impact during the recession. As of 2011, the World Bank classified the middle class in Lebanon as those people who earn between $15,000 and $27,000 annually. But...
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...Environmental Pollution Scenario Review and Summary Week 4 Assignment SCI/256 July 5, 2012 David Pruchenski University of Phoenix Given the budget of $4.4M, the city of Cleveland Hts., has implemented a new bike lane through out the city. This was done in order to encourage it’s residence to be more environmental friendly. Instead of using an automobile everyday, the council felt that with biking, we can decrease the rise of pollution, Exploring ways in which to maximize financial rail performance is thus highly significant for many countries. The need for better and faster transportation is correlated with the economic development of a country (Zahivi, 1981). Train technology has improved immensely over the past few decades and new political developments have led to the desire for building a High Speed Rail network throughout Europe. The aim of this thesis is to show that the limitations of the traditional evaluation techniques also apply to rail system design. In addition, the possibilities of using a flexible approach are explored for the railways. High Speed Rail lines are very controversial. The many opponents of HSR lines emphasize the huge cost and commercial failure rates while proponents see the potential benefits that HSR could bring to a region. A flexible strategy could bring both sides together as it limits the risks and preserves and expands the benefits. 1. Random emission...
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...diverse nation on the planet. There may be other facts disputing this assumption but the United States beats other culturally diverse nations in terms of the tolerance and harmony between the resident cultures. All this can been attested to the fact that America is an Immigration Country. The country constitutes people from different parts of the world. The process of people moving into the new world that is the Americas where the United State lies began centuries ago and has been an ongoing process to the current day. This paper examines the origins of their Native Americans. This paper also explores their journey into the Americas as the first Immigrants. Their settlement patterns and ways of life will also be examined. The paper also explores how the Native Americans in the Americas fared during the European conquest of the region that is currently identified as the America. Euro-Indian relations, conflicts and their aftermath is also a focus point of the paper, which culminates into the current state of affairs of the Native American community in the Americas. Origins of the Native Americans There are diverse sources of information on the origins and history of the Native Americans. They include oral history passed down through generations. This oral history is as diverse as the Indian Nations. Different tribes have different folklore to explain their origins. For instance, the Haida who reside in British Columbia say that man was shaken out of a clam shell by a raven. The...
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...Inquiry | Resources | How can sustainable living reduce our carbon footprint? | Secondary SourceInternetWebsite:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/using-sustainable-resources-reduce-carbon-footprint-78811.html | Why is sustainable living very important to adapt at this period of time? | Secondary SourceInternetWebsite:<http://www.unfpa.org/6billion/populationissues/generation.htm> | Is recycling important? Why? | Secondary SourceInternetWebsite:http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com/whyisrecyclingimportant/ | How can we conserve our non-renewable resources? | Secondary SourceInternetWebsite:http://www.preservearticles.com/201012251666/conservation-of-non-renewable-resources.html | What are earth resources? | Secondary SourceInternetWebsite:http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/naturalresourcesearth.html | How can sustainable resources aesthetically pleasing? | Secondary SourceInternetWebsite:http://www.steelconstruction.info/Sustainable_steel_bridges | First of all carbon footprint is a measurement of the amount of greenhouse gases produced by the activities in your daily life. One main source of greenhouse gas is burning fossil fuels. That includes the gas in your car and the coal burned at your power plant. Scientists have concluded that humans are producing more greenhouse gases than ever before. These gases trap heat in our atmosphere, causing our planet to warm up and changing our climate. (See References 1) Your carbon footprint, therefore, measures the amount of...
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...Assessment of Impacts of climate variability in Kilosa District, Morogoro Region in Tanzania Scientist. Gerald Mrema. PRECS M&C LTD, P.O. Box 10268, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania *Corresponding Author (Tel: +255714254900 e-mail: mrema.gerald@gmail.com) Abstract This research is basically on assessment of impacts of climate variability in Kilosa District Morogoro Region in Tanzania were the field study was done within three wards that is Ulaya, Kilosa town and Rudewa represent three major zones of Kilosa District that is highlands, midlands and lowlands respectively. Methodologies that were used in field study include physical observation, consultation, interview through research question, literature review and GIS in map updating. Data from Tanzania meteorological agency (TMA), WAMI/RUVU basin and Morogoro agriculture department of rainfall and temperature, water level and water discharge also crop production respectively for 30years from 1980 to 2010 were analyzed statistically in order to show the link between climate variability with its associated impacts in both people and environment at large, results shows that climate variability in Kilosa District generally is of both dry and wet years in different years where the area also experience both MAM and OND seasons of rainfall per year. Also results have revealed that the total annual rainfall at Kilosa is observed to decreases at the rate of 8.04mm/year while in temperature there a slight increase at a rate of 0.1oC/year in temperature...
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...2012 International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Engineering (ICTTE 2012) IPCSIT vol. 26 (2012) © (2012) IACSIT Press, Singapore Private Vehicle Ownership and Transportation Planning in Malaysia Noresah Mohd Shariff + School of Distance Education Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang Malaysia Abstract. This paper analyzes current trends in private vehicle ownership in Malaysia. For the past decades private vehicle ownership has increased tremendously in this country which is partly due to the economic growth, rapid urban development, population growth and inadequate public transport availability and services. In 2010, Malaysia has a population of 28.3 million, 17.4 million private vehicle automobiles and 11.7 million registered drivers. Traditionally, income has been hypothesized as a major determinant of private vehicle ownership. However, the spatial arrangement of urban fabric has becoming more important determinant of owning a vehicle. Other determinants such as government policy, auto vehicle financing, household characteristics and travel characteristics are also important. Therefore this paper is analyzing the spatial determinants of private vehicle ownership in Malaysia with a special reference to the Penang Island. Penang Island is located on the northeastern region of Malaysia and is an industrialized and a highly developed island. Penang Island has a population of 575,498 in 2000 and 740,200 in 2010, an increase of 29 percent for the last 10 years...
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