and secure energy source and distribution. He argued that North America’s continued growth as a global superpower depends on how it can meet its energy demands without depending so much on offshore sources such as the Middle East which are mostly in conflict and are therefore unstable. Oliver seems to present a compelling argument in favor of Canada’s energy projects especially when he cites independent third party reports made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US State Department.
the seventeenth century stories have long been used as a way to express commentary on and examine societal issues. Today’s social commentary becomes even more dynamic as we now also use visual mediums such as television and movies as ways to convey these stories and they often work in conjunction with literature via adaptations. Perhaps the greatest illustration of this cross market, storytelling are comic book adaptations as seen with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which spans across not only movies
bracket in the underside of the trampoline failed. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but my uncle, who worked for Elliot Group, mentioned that a simple finite element model should have been able to identify the design deficiency. At the time, I didn’t even know what finite element analysis was, so I did some research when I got home. What I found was a field that exactly suited my interests in applied mathematics and engineering mechanics. Since then, I have taken every opportunity possible to expand
philosophy should be a task reserved for a few enlightened intellectuals. Strauss: One of the key themes of the political thought of Leo Strauss is the idea of ‘esotericism.’ At a basic level the concept suggests that texts can be read on multiple levels – a particular work can have one meaning for one audience and a different meaning for another. Primarily, the ‘masses’ will only be able to understand the base/vulgar meanings of the text, whereas the true ‘philosophers’ will clue into the work’s
at al (2012) describes project management as balancing the “iron triangle”, where changes to any one of the planned costs, quality or scope will change the others elements. Risk management allows contingency to be put into project plans. (APM, 2012) Minimising negative effects and maximising the benefits of uncertainty. This, in theory, is how project risk management aids in ensuring successful project delivery. The Association of Project Management (APM) defines a project risk management in the
has attempted to once again turn its focus eastward. However, continuing problems at home and in the Middle East have made doing so difficult. More and more frequently attempts at influencing the ongoing narrative in the Asia- Pacific region have been rebuffed. Even allies have found strength in the emergence of a system that fails to conform to previously prescribed methods and ideals. This leads to a fundamental question America must answer quickly: Has the growing hypocrisy of idealistic political
to once again turn its focus eastward. Continuing problems at home and in the Middle East however have made doing so difficult. Additionally more and more frequently attempts at influencing the ongoing narrative in the Asia- Pacific region have been rebuffed. Even allies have found strength in the emergence of a system that fails to conform to previously prescribed methods and ideals. This leads to a fundamental question America must answer quickly. Has the growing hypocrisy of idealistic political
effects both within the planet earth and the solar system. The idea of space travelling and giving life to other planets has long been part of the human imagination. Today this idea seems to be close to becoming a reality through the Mars One project, as this project plans to send 100 people to Mars by 2024 to from the first human colony there. These sacrifices have made in efforts of propelling humanity into its most technologically and scientifically advanced stages. Therefore, due to the overwhelming
resourcefulness and intuitive thinking. There are great risks associated with going into business on your own, but the payoffs can be extremely rewarding as well. What is most important on the path to entrepreneurship is the various sources of funding available. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the various funding sources that are available to entrepreneurs as they seek their project into materialization. This essay will examine several areas of funding and compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages
Luis Herrera-Estrella and Ariel Alvarez-Morales, authors of “Genetically modified crops: hope for developing countries?”(2001) argues for genetically modified food to be grown in developing countries in attempt to alleviate starvation and assist those countries in joining the developed world. The author supports this by immediately identifying and addressing prominent counter-arguments, displaying a localized need of the technology (soon to be globalized), and examining how harshly GMOs are criticized