...contributors to many of the natural disasters that happen in the world. These natural disasters just do not happen in one place over the world they can strike anywhere in the world because mother nature does not take her time to make a distinctions in treatment or show partial favor to what countries receive them. Along the Pacific Ocean rim which is known as the circum Pacific seismic belt where the most of the earth quakes and tsunamis occur at the rate of eighty one percent more than anywhere in the world.( Earthquake Facts and Earthquake Fantasy, 2009, pp. 1-4). This belt stretches beginning with Chile moving northward along the South America coast through Central America, Mexico, west coast of the United States, Alaska, only through the southern parts of Alaska, Japan, Philippine Islands, New Guinea, and islands of Southwest Pacific, New Zealand and the United States. There are other areas where they occur such as the Alpide belt that includes Himalaya, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic. It happens about seventeen percent of the time in these areas and they have some of the world’s most destructive earthquakes. Also another natural disaster that sometimes brings destruction to the world that we live on includes in the category of phenomena’s known to mankind is volcanoes. They occur in many countries all over the world but I have listed only a few that includes United States, Russia, Philippines, Japan, and France. The first natural disaster that I choose to discuss...
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...According to Dawkins the main reason people believe in God is the �Argument of Design�. When we look at the world around us we are so awestruck and think how this all came into existence and are forced to believe that there must be some creator or force behind the creation of this complex universe. We believe that the force is God. Dawkins himself did not believe in the Argument of design. He believed that natural selection is the cause of the complexity of all organisms. But Dawkin is not able to prove that evolution or natural selection occurred without intelligence. He does not accept that the complex universe is the creation of God based on the fact that God is not complex. Dawkins is also not able to prove the probability of evolution which he thinks is the cause of creation of all complex beings. "that the watch must have had a maker: that there must have existed, at some time, and at some place or other, an artificer or artificers, who formed it for the purpose which we find it actually to answer; who comprehended its construction, and designed its use." I believe that there is some power behind the creation of this complex universe. There is some source behind the creation of all complex organisms. One can say that this source or power I believe in could be God. It is this belief that gives me hope and faith that things will change and gives me strength to move forward every day. It also gives me peace of mind. I believe in existence of GOD. I think the question of God...
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...already started working on a limited scale in its new premises in Dhaka from the hitherto single room in Qatar Embassy. Oman Oil Company is keen to invest in Bangladesh’s fast growing oil and gas sector. To this effect, it has submitted a proposal to its counterpart in Bangladesh, namely, Petrobangla, for joint venture deals in the oil and gas sector, said Mohammad Khorshed Khastagir, Counsellor and Charge d'Affaires, Bangladesh Embassy. Many multinational companies have already invested in gas exploration in Bangladesh. US based Chevron Energy is currently producing around 1150mmcfd gas, which is roughly half of Bangladesh's daily production. Energy prices in Bangladesh are most competitive in the region. Transportation on green compressed natural gas is less than 20 per cent of the diesel price. Oman’s Sadara Development and Investment LLC is exploring ways to source Bangladeshi expertise and investment for shrimp farming and aquaculture in Oman. Studio Ecotecture Limited, an engineering consulting firm from Bangladesh, recently signed a MoU with Al Badi Trading and Cont Est. of Oman for JV in engineering, construction, infrastructure, and real estate projects in Oman. Muscat Thread Mills, an Omani public limited company listed with the Muscat Securities Market, is currently building a RO 3 million ($ 7 million) worth sewing thread factory in Bangladesh’s Comilla Export Processing Zone, a special economic zone that enjoys tax holidays and other investment related incentives. Boasting...
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...“Critically analyse the performance of an organisation or campaign (non-profit or commercial) in relation to their promotion of sustainability/sustainable development. Assess its value and level of success in achieving meaningful change. The organisation or campaign can be local, national or global and may range in size from large to small (eg Greenpeace, The Body Shop, Travelsmart, Friends of Kings Park).” Introduction: Founded in 1992, Planet Ark has encouraged environment change and sustainability for over twenty years and is specially focused on the impact we have on our planet and the sustainable ways we can use to minimize this impact. Planet Ark aims to ‘protect and enhance the natural environment’ (Planet Ark, 2013) and get individuals and businesses involved together to protect the planet and work towards sustainability. Planet Ark undertakes a special annual activity, National Tree Day, planting tress to provide for a sustainable future, which begun in 1996 and continued each year with growing support. One of the main points of focus for National Tree Day is to educate on and plant native trees and plants, creating a sustainable future for the environment by supporting local bio-diversity, however the question remains is Planet Ark achieving this and National Tree Day actively educating and making for a sustainable future? Through the use of various articles, Planet Ark’s own findings and reports and other critical analysis’s we will explore and discover how...
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...animals in the zoo will be released by any opportunities however they will never be able to survive in wildlife. This is due to the lack of experience in wildlife and they wont be easily adapted to the new environment. Is not only freedom an animal, who being captive in a zoo, their chance for survival is no longer their control. Many people thinking Some schools organize school trips to the zoo, for educational purposes. Many people say that zoos are indeed educational. However in reality people spend only few minutes of their time to look at one animal, therefore there is nothing educational about. It is even easier to watch the same thing on TV or go online. Although some people claim that there is a quite natural environment in the zoo there is nothing natural about it. For instance, water animals don’t have the required amount of water, or birds cannot fly as much distance that they actually need. Some animals require privacy and seclusion, but this definitely is not happening in the zoo. As a result animals end up having abnormal behavior or even worse the degeneration of the species. The bears cannot hibernate, lions continuously walk in circles, giraffes and elephants bang their heads on the bars and etc. Zoos say they actually protect animals from extinction, but in reality they do the opposite. Unfortunately some of the animals will never be released to their wild...
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...Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? presents a world where Earth has been completely ravaged by war, destroying both the natural environment and the vast quantity of animals that once populated the world. This drastic change to the natural world creates a situation where animals mean a great deal more than they do in our own world, and play a more central role in the lives and minds of everyone. As is the case when most things become scarcer, animals have become far more precious, valuable, and important in this new world. There are certainly a large number of animal lovers today, in the present day, and even some who refuse to kill animals such as ants or spiders, but nothing compared to the society in the novel. Animals are seemingly sacred, and to kill an animal, even a tiny bug, is almost unthinkable. Animals have become a status symbol, and to not own an animal is just not an option. People have to resort to fake electric animals to fit in and not stand out. The relationship between animals and humans has become something more than simply a companionship. As is shown in many of the questions on the Voigt-Kampff test, the main attribute of being human is empathy. This manifests itself in humans first as empathy towards other humans and, not far behind, as empathy towards animals. Not having an animal or not treating all animals with the utmost respect is akin to being an android - close to human but missing that crucial final component. Humans need their humanity, and...
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...Essay on a Global Insect Problem Some researchers have called climate change the biggest health threat the world has ever faced. This climate change causes insects that vector deadly diseases to move into areas where they do not presently occur. So as you can see there are millions of lives in danger, and something needs to be done. I believe the best way to attack this problem is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, spend more on developing vaccines for deadly diseases, and establish localized early-warning systems. These are only a few ways to help fight against this potential problem, but can lay the basis to making our lives safer in the future. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will help prevent global warming, and therefore will avoid the migration of unknown diseases. Nonrenewable energy sources are becoming more prevalent in today’s society, but we still are burning too many fossil fuels. Governments around the world are working on policies to decrease these emissions, and there has been positive feedback all over the world. One of the largest industries that are making a difference is the automobile industry due to the constant improvements to electric cars. Once we are able to “electrify” the transportation sector by actively transitioning to vehicles that run on electricity, greenhouse gases will be exponentially decreased. The World Health Organization says that infectious diseases are responsible for a third of all deaths worldwide, killing at least 15...
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...The Call of the Wild Buck is a privileged dog that is stolen from his companion. He overcomes many obstacles, and through it all, he hears the call of the wild. He sings back softly at first. But as his triumphs grow, so does Buck’s adventures. He tackles many obstacles, such as starvation, endless fights, beatings with clubs from owners. He hears the nocturnal singing, and sings softly at first. He hears them all along his travels. Buck finally finds a man that he truly loves and protects with all his being. John Thornton treats Buck kindly, but as he reflects, he has a different relationship with John than that with the Judge. Buck felt just a companion with the Judge, but with John, he feels the bonding connection between a man and his dog. During his time with John, he finds a wild wolf, and goes off camp often to adventure and be free in the wilderness. But his love for John always kept him coming back. Upon returning from killing a moose, Buck finds that the Indians have killed the dogs and his beloved John, as well as everyone else. This rages a fire in Buck and he kills the Indians. Upon returning to the wilderness, he is reunited with the wolf and his pack. He also finds and kills more of the Indians. At the end of the story Buck becomes the leader of the pack of wolves, so he sings the nocturnal song the loudest, because he is finally free. I believe all along it was his destiny to sing the call of the wild. He overcame many obstacles when other dogs didn’t...
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...SEPTEMBER SEMESTER 2013 SMOM5103 – MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVE: The assignment is to test student understanding of the concept of Environment Management System (ISO 14001:2004) and how to apply it at their company. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ INTRODUCTION: NSK Bearings (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of NSK Ltd. Group of companies headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and has served the needs of Malaysia industry for 20 years. NSK Malaysia supply major to Automotive OEM customers, distributors and heavy industries. At present, we have sixties over employees with three branches operating in Prai, Ipoh, and Johor Bahru. We also have two manufacturing plants in Selangor and one in Perak. At the moment, NSK Bearings is in the midst of achieving the Certification of ISO 14001. Our company decided to get the accreditation due to the recommendations from our customers, especially Toyota. In NSK Bearings, our premise is divided into three main areas: office, distribution warehouse and production. For this assignment purpose, I will focus on the Environmental Management System activities at the production area. Our production line consist of one assembly line for two products. We assembled the steering column system for Toyota and Perodua. [pic] Example of common steering system of a car. Task 1 How to plan and establish an Environment Management system at your own organization The...
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...Final Exam In the beginning of this semester I never thought to think how big my impact on the environment was. And now that the semester is over I know exactly what I as a consumer am doing to the environment. Everyone plays a big role in impacting the environment and everyone can play a bigger role in helping conserve the environment they live in. When it comes to air pollution, global climate change, changes in natural habitat, and water pollution I as a consumer negatively impact those four problems. With air pollution I affect it negatively by driving a car, running electricity, and other ways like using the stove in the kitchen. I affect climate change by driving a car, by buying things that come from factories that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and by using electricity. When it comes to changes in natural habitat I impact it by living in a house that was built on natural habitat which then forced the environment to change, also by going to the mall and other stores that were built upon natural habitat. I impact water pollution by using harmful pesticides, buying food that comes from farms that irrigate, by wasting water like letting the faucet run, also by using fertilizer. Those are just some of the ways I as a consumer impact Earth’s environment. The five levels on which people can participate in working towards a sustainable future are as follows, individual lifestyle changes, political involvement, membership participation N60s, volunteer, and...
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...Task 1(A) Global Marketplace Activity (A1) Being the largest hospital corporation in the world, with over 160 hospitals, 100 surgical clinics, and a never ending amount of specialty facilities, supplies are an essential component to the successful day to day operations. In the event that those supplies were not able to be delivered on time, the possibility of not being able to provide properly for our patients would be immense. And with the company receiving certain supplies from all over the world, it is very possible that due to measures beyond the hospital corporations control or the supplying company that delivery of supplies could be delayed due to inclement weather, natural or manmade disasters. This in turn could have a substantial impact to the quality of care provided and received. In addition, the hospital corporation is also a key component to several ongoing research projects for treatment, cures and vaccinations for various diseases and infections, all of which rely on the supplies provided by other research facilities or specialty supplies provided by specific supply companies who could be impacted by these potential disasters, which would debilitate and prolong the success of the research projects effected. Risk Source (A2) The source for the first risk identified would be nothing more than age and continual use. The boiler at the Disaster Recovery site is the original boiler for the building which is approximately 50 years old, and even though the...
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...Global Warming: Fact or Fiction Adelina Garcia American Intercontinental University Week 1 Abstract Global warming is defined as a climate change that increase the temperature on the earth’s atmosphere which is attributed to the effect of greenhouse gases that have increased in carbon dioxide, chloroflurocarbons, and other pollutants that may entrap the heat and prevent it from escaping Earth (Oxford Dictionaries, 2013). This is usually due to the interference of man by releasing an excessive amount of greenhouse gases. Outline Global Warming: Fact or Fiction The background Knowledge of Global Warming How long has it been around? Global Warming Solutions Act What laws and regulations have been put into place? The Cause and Preventions of the Global Warming How did it start? What can be done to prevent further destruction? Global Warming has been a long time concern to many scientist. Since back in the 1800’s early 19th century there has been a vast amount of burning fossil fuels. This is used to power many of our technological and global civilization. With this there has been an excessive amount CO2 that has resulted in trapped fuels which have formed into organic molecules. This has increased the amount of CO2 on the atmosphere in the Greenhouse Effect. The Earth then absorbs the heat which then rises the temperature on Earth. The CO2’s first 20 parts per million of the atmospheres carbon dioxide has a huge effect on the greenhouse gases. The high elevations...
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...ISO 14001 IMPLEMENTATION AT MT. BAKER PRODUCTS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What external pressures led Mt. Baker Plywood to seek ISO 14001 registration? How are these pressures likely to differ by industry and region? a. The area surrounding the old mill had been gentrified with upscale development and the property owners did not want to renew MPS'S expiring lease. A clean environmental bill of health would help the lease holders decide towards renewing the company's lease. ISO 14001 was the newly released standard for a company's EMS. Being certified by a third-party registrar as compliant would ensure the customer the MBP was environmentally responsible. b. Each industry has its own set of standards different from others. The region that it is also an impact. (Clean and Green vs. Industry Centers). 2. How does the “SmartWood” or FSC certification differ from ISO 14001 certification? a. SmartWood assures customers the “chain-of-custody” standards for forestry certification programs worldwide are followed. The importance of FSC certification to wood processors, assures product suppliers were managed in an environmentally friendly manner. b.ISO 14001 are the international standards for evaluating a company's environmental management systems(EMS'S) by third party registrars, assuring the customer that MBP's suppliers are environmentally responsible. 3. What role do “aspects” and “impacts” have in ISO 14001? What did Josh discover about the “right” and “wrong”...
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...All opportunities promote Social & Environmental Responsibility Google has tried their best to promote the social in all activity and as Google is the big search engine in the world. Google is famous in supporting the environmental responsibility by encouraging the campaign on the global warming. Also Google has tried their best to protect the environment and drive everyone’s attention to care about the environment as well. All opportunities promote Social & Environmental Responsibility Google has tried their best to promote the social in all activity and as Google is the big search engine in the world. Google is famous in supporting the environmental responsibility by encouraging the campaign on the global warming. Also Google has tried their best to protect the environment and drive everyone’s attention to care about the environment as well. Always Considering the Economic Multipliers Google is the service that has financial turnover more than thousand billion. The company has spent a lot of money on their marketing and features in order to be the best in this kind of service. As there are serious financial crisis in the world nowadays, Google has try their best not to fail in the trap of world economy. Always Considering the Economic Multipliers Google is the service that has financial turnover more than thousand billion. The company has spent a lot of money on their marketing and features in order to be the best in this kind of service. As there are...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Bonnie Allman BUS/475 09/03/2013 Kay Sears Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale specialty food store located in the San Diego area, it has three locations, La Jolla, Encinitas and Delmar. Kudler Fine foods mission is: Kudler Fine Foods mission is to provide our customers the finest in selected foodstuffs, wines and related needs in an unparalled consumer environment. Our selections, coupled with our experienced, helpful and knowledgeable staff, merge to offer each customer a delightful and pleasing shopping outing. We will provide this service because we “shop the world” for our products; purchase only the finest of products; are highly selective in acquiring our team members; and will go to extensive lengths to assure that Kudler’s is the purveyor of choice for customers aspiring to purchase the finest epicurean. From their mission statement, Kudlers fine foods primary reason for existence is to try and bring quality hard to find foods and wines to the people who were looking for them. In order to best serve their domestic and imported food the company is divided up the stores into 5 departments; fresh bakery and pastries, fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, condiments and packaged foods, cheeses and specialty dairy products. At Kudlers fine foods they value selection, knowledgeable and friendly service, and a unique shopping experience. The type of organizational structure is pretty basic, with Kathy Kudler the owner/president...
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