The Cause and Effect of the Tsunami in Thailand in 2004 The tsunami in Thailand that occurred on December 26, 2004, was by far the largest tsunami catastrophe in human history. It was triggered by a magnitude 9.1-9.3 earthquake along the Indian-Australian subduction zone off the northern coast of Sumatra. The tsunami waves traveled primarily in the east to west direction and caused major damage along the coasts of southern Thailand. Unpredictably, it was a violent earthquake beneath the sea that
Analyze the Presidential election of 2004. What happened and why? Analyze the changing nature of the media and how that is affecting politics. The two questions identified above cannot be adequately answered alone without one influencing the other because a campaign that influences the election of the most powerful position in the world is a public event. However, after months of predictions of a too-close-to-call contest, Bush won nationwide balloting making him the 15th president elected to
Whenever tragedy strikes, people often look for someone with the eloquence and the empathy to reassure them and help them seek some form of comfort. This was especially evident when President Barack Obama was to speak on behalf of the victims and loved ones of said victims on the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre on December 14. Obama’s use of rhetoric in relations to sympathizing with those affected by the tragedy is used as he fervently relates to it on being himself a parent and
It can be depicted through the source that society will ultimately find a way of having freedom within every human heart over a period of time. Prison walls, martial laws and secrete police will not help spread the desire of freedom for all citizens. George W. Bush, the United States president from January 20, 2001 -January 20, 2009 and the author of this source believes that the world would run more effectively if there was less government participation. This type of government values individualistic
The information in this paper will discuss the leadership style of President Barack Obama, one historical figure that possesses certain traits that make an individual a successful leader. There are many situations a leader must endure that require a certain level of sincerity, the ability to see any situation or issue from all points of view, and provide solutions to those issues that all parties involved can agree on or understand. Successful Leadership Style The historical figure chosen is President
Our nation is plagued with problems, and we look to one man to solve them all, president Barack Obama. He plans to solve these in his address to the United Nations General Assembly given on September 24, 2014 in New York City. President Obama gave this speech in response to major issues that were taking place at that time. Some of the issues he talked about were Ebola, which was a deadly disease running rampant through West Africa, the conflict in Ukraine having to do with Russia, and the issue of
Orlando Florida Shooting Speech By Barack Obama The Orlando Shooting, the tragic event when an ISIS member shot and killed many people at a gay nightclub. A security guard named Omar Mateen, who had pledged allegiance to a terrorist group called ISIS, had entered the night club and opened fired on the people in the club. By the end of the shooting, forty-nine people had lost their lives and fifty-three people were injured. The whole country was shocked and upset about the event that took place on
As firearm technology evolves, weapons become more efficient. These improvements come from the increasing ammo capacity, rate of fire, accuracy, and overall user friendliness. According to everytownresearch.org, roughly 91 Americans are killed each day as a result of gun violence. Currently, the murder rate of the U.S. is 25 times more than the average of other countries. The United States has also endured various mass shootings. Incidents such as the Columbine High School massacre and the Sandy
Before diving into the specific questions being asked in this case, I believe it is important to provide a solid foundation of knowledge about Herman Miller, Inc. to gain a better understanding of how the company started, what made it successful, and where it is today. Herman Miller started its operations back in 1905 under the name Star Furniture Company, a manufacturer of traditional-style bedroom suites located in Zeeland, Michigan. In 1909, the company changed its name to Michigan Star Furniture
Major Facts Herman Miller is a company that has evolved into a “leader of residential and office furniture and workplace design.” They were founded in 1905 as the Michigan Star Furniture Company but were purchased and remained in 1923 by D.J De Pree. The company grew into an international furniture design house. Herman Miller become known for its design and innovation, humble culture, and economic performance. The company had a strong international presence representing 15% of sales in 2002. The
Taya Kyle is the widow of the ‘American sniper’, Chris Kyle. Recently Mrs. Kyla has headlines for her vocal against President Barack Obama's proposal on heavy gun regulations. CNN, MSNBC and Fox News all did at least one piece on this particular issue and now has made national news. The event included questions from those on both sides of the gun control debate with many, like Mrs. Kyle, who had lost people close to them to gun-related crimes. The reason why these news outlets focused on Mrs. Kyle
On December 14, 2012, our president Barack Obama presented a speech in the White House’s briefing room (Slack) about the shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. During this speech, Obama was trying his hardest to let America know the government was going to do everything capable to find the person who took these children’s lives. He, also, granted condolences to the family of all children involved, survivors and deceased. As much as it grieved Obama to present this speech, he knew he needed
Although the families of those affected and the American people watching at home believed in the security of our Nation during the Sandy Hook school shooting, we as a Nation have not put in the recognition needed to see the restraint that has blinded us from noticing we aren’t doing enough for the safety of our children when it comes to gun violence; therefore, President Barack Obama wants the American people to see this as it is and to begin to resolve this issue, beginning with gun control policies
Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2004 The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was signed into law on July 30, 2002 by President Bush. The new law came after major corporate scandals involving Enron, Arthur Anderson, WorldCom. Its goals are to protect investors by improving accuracy of and reliability of corporate disclosures and to restore investor confidence. The law is considered the most important change in securities and corporate law since the New Deal. The act is named after Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland
and young protection system in England. The Government’s response was the Keeping children and young people safe report (DfES, DH and Home Office, 2003) and the Every Child Matters green paper (DfES, 2003), which led to the Children Act 2004. The Children Act 2004 does not replace or even amend much of the Children Act 1989. It covers England and Wales in separate sections. Mainly this act creates the post of Children's Commissioner for England, and it places a duty on local authorities to appoint
The most difficult subject to put into a movie, (which was best told by Spielberg) is the ability to reenact tragedies of an actual event. The 2004 documentary Imaginary Witness, the 2004 Hotel Rwanda, and the readings of An Overview of Hollywood Cinema’s treatment of the Holocaust and Imagining Fields of Witnessing for Rwanda and the Balkans prove that films do not document the Holocaust or the genocide in Rwanda accurately. Because of this, the biggest question is why? Why hasn’t American gotten
The United States had a history of underprivileged and fearful Americans during this period of 1945 to 1961, it had evolved into r African Americans having civil rights, American society of modernization and dismantling communism. In Doc 1, 5, 7 contained African Americans political and social issues before the Civil Rights Movement, as well as Doc 4, 6 contained the fear of communism; therefore, Doc 2, 3 contained adaptable within American society. In 1947 Hoover’s Speech (a few years before United
Steve-MCcurry’s photo from 2004 draws various information about the circumstances depicted in the photo along with larger themes surrounding Buddhism. Firstly, it appears the photo was taken in a Buddhist temple, with young monks in training. At first glance those depicted in the image can be assumed to be diligent practitioners of Buddhist religion. Through their practice, one of the monks is seen to be walking along a wall. This dedication to Buddhism is intended for those practicing achieving
1. INTRODUCTION: The Act of Parliament that I am going to research is the Age Discrimination Act 2004. Caltex Australia Limited is the Australian based company that I will use in the further sections. Is it appropriate for an organization to set up age criteria requirement to work in any position? In this era of equality where diversity plays a crucial part in a workplace to create an inclusive environment of workforce which ensures equal opportunities between different individuals with distinct
Who knew in 2004 that we would have our first black president? In the Democratic National Convention, senator Barack Obama spoke for the presidential candidate, John Kerry. As the keynote speaker for the Democratic party, he emphasized the principles of his party and unity of American people . With his audience members being democrats, republicans, liberals, and conservatives, he knows that they have their differences, but in the end, they pledge their loyalties to the same country; Obama effectively