A Report On Czech Republic

Increasing research and development can contribute to innovation and sustainability of business globally and in the U.S. in many ways. Increasing R&D companies can stay ahead of

Civilizations are constructed and inhabited by people. No matter where they come from, the color of their skin or the language they speak they have the right to coexist. Immigrants from all around the world have come to one great nation to live the dream. America was founded by immigrants which today are now naturalized citizens by birth and that have several generations of families. The American population will always continue to grow not with the naturalized births but with the arrival of immigrants.

German policy encourages building structures that are both efficient and that often produce their own energy, by allowing the government to directly pay property owners a fair market value for any renewable energy produced, versus Iowa’s standard of low-rate utility payouts (AIA) (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency). This is but one example of the differences in policy that I plan to investigate in my research.

As energy and environmental awareness continues to grow, consumers are recognizing residential energy efficiency as an easy, low cost way to optimize energy use, financial resources, and occupancy comfort while reducing their environmental impacts. The Shelton Group’s Energy Pulse 2013 Report found 81% of consumers surveyed stated that energy efficiency would impact their home purchasing decision . Echoing these findings, a recent 2014 report by McGraw Hill Construction surveyed builders and found 73% of single family home builders and 68% of multifamily builders agree that customers are willing to pay more for a green home. In addition to this willingness to pay, 47% of single family builders and 59% of multifamily builders found green homes to be more marketable. This number significantly increases to 65% for firms that construct more than 30% green projects (McGraw Hill Construction, 2014) . Building certification programs, like the ENERGY STAR® Certified New Homes Program, have been created in response to the consumer demand for more comfortable and efficient buildings.

Before China and Russia grew into two reputable countries with strong communist ruling system, Czechoslovakia existed first and was considered as one of the leading dictatorial regimes of the former century. Under the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, the state’s strongest political party, Czechoslovakia maintained a strong military power and official leaders was integrated into the core of the society. With this, myriad of regulations was imposed on the public and oppositions were curtailed. Half of the country was brainwashed by the obscured benefits of communism while the other half was left unconvinced by the government’s deception. Czechoslovakia was originally comprised by Czech Republic and Slovakia but due to their differing militia objectives, an initial gap was created which later led to the total division of Czechs and Slovaks. Coupled with such division, Czechoslovakia was demolished and Czechoslovak officials’ authority was placed in uncertainty. With the designation of the Czechoslovakian party as a criminal organization, the Czech Republic was committed in lustrating the former leaders and placing them under transitional justice while Slovakia remained passive. This paper will provide the foundation of Czechoslovakia’s “decommunization” to give a background of how this strong state fell apart. Then, an introduction of a resulting legislation, specifically lustration, will follow to furnish the impact of communism in the legal systems of Czech Republic and

Bulgaria is a semi-large country in southeastern Europe. The history of the country spans all the way back to the seventh century. Bulgaria became an independent country from the Ottoman Empire in the 1900s. The country fell into the sphere of the Soviet power in the 1940s after fighting for the losing side of the World Wars. They became a People's Republic. The command system was used until the 1990s when the first multiparty election in decades took place. Bulgaria entered NATO in 2004, and then the EU on January 1st, 2007. Since then, Bulgaria has made strides to become a more democratic country and strengthen their market economy.

Croatia is one of the most beautiful locations to sail, but this coastal oasis of the Adriatic Sea is typically only well known to seasoned sailors. I am always thrilled to introduce new sailors to the wonder and culture that is Croatia. My hope is that if you are indecisive about where to sail, my information will help you make up your mind and you can be on your way to Croatia as soon as possible!

Recently the senate and county elections in the Czech Republic confirmed that the preference of Czech voters is shifting to the left, what's more the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia got the second highest number of votes. The results are disturbing, because the last time Communists won the polls, the Czechs ended up being oppressed for over 40 years until they managed to overthrow the government. Now it seems that the same people have suffered from a collective memory loss. Have they forgotten how life was before 1989 and what crimes the communists committed during their reign? Voting for the communists is a mistake, which should never be made, because it

Eastern Europe is a region of treasure-filled resources and a rich history that dates back to many centuries. The enthusiasm for a new lifestyle in the post-Communist era has found a new reflection with a reconnection of music and arts festivals. Today, this region of Europe is celebrating their culture with a new identity, eagerly welcoming visitors from all parts of the world. Traveling around Eastern Europe can be a gratifying experience for those searching to learn more insight into the most important moments in the region's history. It can also be the ideal place to leave your worries behind while absorbing the mystical landscape as well as the genuine hospitality of a region slowly beginning

Movements like the Prague Spring and the Polish Solidarity movement were rooted in frustration over economic and social conditions in nations in the socialist bloc. The Prague Spring was ignited by reforms made by new party chief and President Alexander Dubček. Dubček’s reforms were intended to address the disconnect between Soviet policy and Czechoslovakian life and to create new policies to build socialism in a Czechoslovakian context. In his “Action Program”, Dubček’s central concern appears to be with the lack of liberties in society, especially in regards to freedom of expression. He wanted to introduce complete freedom of speech and the free expression of political opinions and ensure that they were constitutional guarantees and protected against influence from state agencies. new freedom of

become more competitive in the world market, they need to harness creativity and channel it to remain

“We know that anywhere in the world, where women prosper, societies prosper. In the interest of everyone is to include women in every part of society” is a quote by Catherine Ashton, who served as First Vice President of the European Union. Since the fall of communism and the entrance into the European Union over a decade ago, women in the Czech Republic and Hungary have faced a drastic change of lifestyle. Throughout communism, women had the opportunity to maintain jobs, get an education, and become involved in politics but after communism fell, the societies in the Czech Republic and Hungary returned to customary values and traditional gender roles.

Communism in East-Central countries has tried to weaken religiosity. Religious repression and harassment under the Communist authorities have been greatly affecting people beliefs. The Roman Catholic Church was another dividing point of Czechoslovakia, between two republics. Slovakians advocated closer connection to religion than Czechs did. However, the story goes back in the history of 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, when there have been major revolutionary wars fighting for religion that formed foundations of both republics that affected later on the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The fall of Communism regime, once more affirmed and exposed both republics’ religious identities. Czechs identified themselves less likely as religious than Slovaks, where majority-more than half disclosed themselves as religious. Both Czech Republic and Slovakia have been marked with many nationalistic and religious movements, Czech Republic adopting Protestantism and Slovaks following Catholicism. The differences in religion have influenced the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.

The Internet usage in the country has increased dramatically during the last years. Also, Ukrainian companies have a strong advantage in R&D. The country not only develops in the area of scientific research, but also in the area of software development that requires creativity and strong skills. According to the Ukrainian Statistical Institute, 14.2% of all enterprises were engaged in innovative activity and 11.5% introduced innovations during 2007. Furthermore, Ukrainian scientists have achieved world-class results in such fields

Poland is a country that has had many problems in the past, present, and likely future. Over the last several years this country has struggled with many issues that may help us predict what is to come for this European country. If we take a deeper look at these problems then we may be able to see a connection with what is happening physically in this country.