Oak Ridge National Library Survey Introduction This article is a summary of the following specific areas of ORNL, where the facility is involved in solving several major human problems: Advanced Materials ORNL is a national leader in the development of some of the most advanced materials in energy generation, storage and use. ORNL engages in some of America’s most comprehensive material research programs. Advanced materials research and development at ORNL rely on three main areas, namely; material synthesis, characterization and synthesis. National Security ORNL engages in the processes and practice of National Security by providing science-based solutions that help’s the government address complex national security issues. The organizations focus in areas such as public health, national defence, energy infrastructure and the economy. The organizations apply complex research-based solutions to critical areas of national security such as uranium and nuclear science, cyber-crime and data science, and advanced manufacturing that counters enduring and emerging threats to national security. Nuclear science Despite being a sub-branch of research that ORNL conducts on National Security, Nuclear science is one of the library’s main focus because…
Civil Rights and The Great Depression The civil rights movement that swept America in the 1930s led to a revolution that has been popularized by the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. King’s assassination was an indication of the intolerance towards blacks in their quest for equal treatment. The tragedy encouraged the human rights defenders leading to national discourses about the rights of all persons regardless of their skin color, persuasion, or ethnicity. Elements of the human rights violation, however, continued to persist in American society, including actions taken by President Hoover during the great depression. During this time, trade restrictions led to revenge actions from America’s trade partners, thus jeopardizing the livelihood of American farmers. Through the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Americans expressed their frustration about unfair treatment based on color, creed, and persuasion, among other factors. Thesis Statement: Martin Luther King’s assassination was a significant turning point in the human rights campaigns in America that persisted in society since the 1930s following the passage of trade laws in the Smoot-Hawley Act. Martin Luther King envisioned America…
Gender Study Introduction Both male and female genders are an equally important factor for the continued existence of the human race. However, over the years, there has been a lot of stereotyping and discrimination against the female gender. In recent years, the impact of this stereotyping has reduced, but its effectsare still evident in certain aspects of the different societies around the world. For example, in regions of Africa and Asia mostly, women have continued to be perceived as a less superior gender compared to the male counterpart. Historically, factors such as education and leadership were seen as more important to male people than in female people. Denial of equal opportunity in leadership uses a gender-biased language that discriminates against women, and sexual assaults and harassment are factors that hinder gender equality worldwide. Women Emancipation Over the years, women have been thought of as people who are not fit to lead. It is for this reason that most of the governments and institutions have had male leaders. The few women that have held a leadership position in companies and…
SELH HELP GROUPS FGDs As part of the Wadajir project, we conducted three Focus Group discussions on various dates in three different IDP camps; Digaale, Jimcaale, and Ayah 4. Participants in the Focus Group Discussions included the directors of self-help groups in the three IDP camps whose members engage in running small scale business selling vegetables and meat, while another group is in livestock. Some of the key messages from the FGD were: satisfaction, impact, challenges, and the way-forward. Satisfaction Before the project, the women in the IDP camps were destitute without many good prospects for the future, something that the project has changed with the provision of skills, mentorship, and capital to venture into business. Impact Women have adopted a saving culture which enables them to save and expand their businesses; Women now have bank accounts which they didn’t have before The women gained self-confidence and esteem empowering them to do better; Women can save and invest thus growth and improvement in lives; The women have created a social fund to support those who are unwell or face difficulties;…
Canadian Law – Contract Law Dear Ms.Cloverdale, RE: Discharge of severance contract This letter of opinion constitutes my professional opinion on what you can and cannot do as far as a discharge of severance contract is concerned. There is no need of discharging your severance contract since you have already received your payment. Every employee in Canada, except a construction worker is entitled to a severance pay despite how long you have worked for Bell Mobility or how big that company is (Duton, n.d). This is because every employee who works in Canada is entitled to the common law severance (Duton, n.d). If you had an employment contract with a termination clause, it provides information on how much severance pay you ought to receive and the plan for its payment. Upon signing the severance contract, you gave up your rights to sue the company and discharging that contract does not mean you could receive a better package compared to the $259,000.00 in compensation you received. Despite how much you are currently struggling for money, you might be required to pay…
Rotary Project The Rotary Club of San Nicolás de Los Garza, Mexico, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Austin, Texas, USA, engages in a project aimed at fighting diseases in Mexico. The clubs mobilized rural medical care to the rural communities in Mexico, where the people had no access to medical care (Garcia par 7). The Rotarians donated mobile health clinics with dental and medical supplies through some global grants. Most of the clinics in some parts of Mexico are miles away, and the underprivileged lack the resources to visit clinics where they can access medical care. The mobile clinics provided by the Rotary clubs brought health care services close to the people benefiting thousands. Through a global grant from the Rotary Foundation of $50,000, which allowed the club to add more fleet equipped with dental, vision, and hearing supplies (Garcia par 9). The project addresses all the questions of the four-way test. The rotary clubs provided services genuinely (Truthfully) without wanting anything in return through determining the needs of the community. The rotary clubs offered services equally and…
San Manuel Economic Development profile and Analysis The Tribe San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is an American Indian tribe that is fully acknowledged by the federal government as an independent political region. The tribe is found near the city of Highland in California. The San Manuel Tribe is part of the many clans making up the Serrano Indians. The Serrano are indigenous inhabitants of the San Bernardino highlands, valley, mountains, passes, and high deserts in San Bernardino County. They share a culture of similar language and practices. The region, recognized in federal terms as the San Manuel reservation has existed since 1891 (San Manuel Tribal Government, n.d.), and has been undertaking its political and economical operations as sovereign self-government. The region community was named after a great tribal leader called Santos Manuel, who championed the talks with the federal government that led to the creation of a reservation of the 900 acres of mountainous land. The reservation has grown over time, driven by the policy of operating a sustainable tribal government that advances sovereignty, builds self-sufficiency, and champions culturally-sensitive…
Analysis of Gender in Thelma and Louise Introduction In every film, characters are portrayed differently depending on their roles, gender, position, among other variables. Depending on the type of film, characters are defined by the role they play. For example, in some movies, women are portrayed as primitive, or objects and men are portrayed as active and responsible, among others. In some films, some forms of gender, more specifically women, are underestimated. In cinema, there exists sexual imbalance and, therefore, the pleasure that results from looking resulted in a division of active/male and passive/ female (Laura Mulvey, 1975). Generally, women are portrayed as the weaker sex as compared to men. They are represented as passive and dependent on men. Men are described as active and entangled in relationships and housework. This paper aims to analyze the gender in the movie Thelma and Louise, directed by Ridley Scott, which talks about how women are represented and how they are judged as passive members of society. The film Thelma, And Louise is a feminist film about two women Thelma and Louise, and…
The argument of whether it is a religion that gave birth to the human race or wether it is evolution has for long been a topic of dispute among believers and scientists. However, it is no doubt that religion has plenty of impacts on the human race that outweighs that of evolution. Outline Religion has a significant effect in promoting charity and giving. Religious people are more likely to donate to charity than those who live secular lifestyles. Religious people have been seen to donate even to non-religious causes. The Bible emphasizes the importance of sharing, and this is the cause of the high percentage of generosity in religious people. Religion also contributes to the higher rate and concerns for others welfare Religious people are more tender and affectionate when it comes to the well being of other people. Religion has contributed to stability in marriages. Families that attend religious services together are closer together Attending services together improves the bond that exists between family members. The teachings that are learned in the service also contributes to the happiness…
Argumentative Essay Topics MD: The essential guidelines for writing an effective argumentative essay and examples of the best topics H1: Introduction to Argumentative Essays Argumentative essays are usually used to analyze a particular scenario, belief, event, or fact from various perspectives. The learner is typically expected to pick their stand in the argument at the introductory paragraph of the essay. Argumentative essay topics vary from religion, politics, scientific research, and reflective writings. Students are always encouraged to back their arguments with substantial evidence and strong thesis statements. Some of the topics suitable for college essays include: Advantages and disadvantages of the internet Every student should be allowed to only pick subjects that they are capable of handling The internet connectivity for students should be monitored Why it is significant to study secondary languages Whether the common application essays are effective Argumentative essay topics are typically picked based on various aspects. The most exciting papers are those that discuss trending issues. Students are expected to acquire knowledge in multiple disciplines so that they can be in a better position to analyze…