Essays on Acre

Wheat, genetically a hybrid of various grasses, was one was one of the original grains . In fact, wheat is so important that it warrants its own web page - “Wheat: A Plant That Changed the World.” Although wheat has less direct food value in terms of calories produced per acre (Ma. n.d.) it has advantages over corn (maize) and rice, the grains that outproduce it in this key metric. Corn is more generally used as animal feed, although it can be easy converted to a very high value low bulk commodity, alcohol (Steinson, 1994). Rice has a longer growing ...

Landscaping can make our home or university attractive and increase its value. It is also a way of investment. However, there are repercussions if landscaping is not properly done like its effects on the environment and the natural habitat. Costs for landscaping will depend on the taste and financial capability of the university. Landscaping projects can be as simple as a home garden or as complex as a city park, with trees and plants lining up that can be as costly as those in a luxury hotel. There can be landscapes that need a lot of water or a ...

Part One

Chapter 1: After the WWII, the United States experienced industrialization, population boom, and the “America First” pride that pushed the country forward, while Indianness symbolized past. As the result, the nation and the government wanted to assimilate Indians as soon as possible, and the BIA took the leading role in this process. Furthermore, the BIA managed all Indian issues. The absence of exclusive rights on the tribes’ territories, the consequences of the 1887 General Allotment Act, and the new harden policies that aimed to cause the rapid assimilation of Indians led to lack of food, health and education services, ...

Final Case Study Project

Introduction In this paper, we will describe and discuss the application of statistics and probability theory to a real-world problem. Our task is to study the impacts of a variety of factors influencing house prices in Prescott, Arizona. As it was mentioned in the previous studies, there are five lakes in the Prescott metropolitan area that provide a number of benefits to those who live or spent their holidays in this area. These benefits include scenic beauty, recreational opportunity, clear water, fresh air and so on and so forth. It is assumed that the property prices should depend on ...

Prediction of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Population with Normalized-Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) and Coefficient of Variation (CV)

Prediction of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Population with Normalized-Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) and Coefficient of Variation (CV)

Introduction

With the escalation in cost production and environmental concerns, researchers have in the recent past focused in investigating resourceful means of increasing yields while reducing fertilizer use. Arnall & Godsey assert that the seeding rate and hybrids that promise the highest crop populations is continuously sort by corn cost cultivators worldwide (2013). Nielsen et al. notes that the crop populations are tied to the end yields. Corn populations have greatly increased in Indiana over the past thirty years to make about 340 plants ...

Introduction

Sugarcane has been grown by human beings for many years because of its many uses. It is a perennial grass that grows well in frost-free tropical areas. The crop is mainly propagated vegetatively with 30-40 cm long fresh cuttings. The crop has a cycle of between 10-24 months modern agricultural practices have made it possible to reduce the growing period of the plant crop as well as for the ratoon crops. The current sugarcane crop is an inter-hybrid cane breed to provide high sugar content (Moore et al. 10). Originally, the plant was used for chewing, but currently, it ...

Introduction

Sharp Park, which is named after George Sharp, has a long, rich history. Mr. Sharp owned a more than 400-acre estate that he established with a vision for the San Francisco residents to enjoy recreation in a natural setting. When he died together with his wife, the property was left to the San Francisco City Council under strict instructions that it would only be used for recreational purposes. Sharp Park is in California off Highway 1 along the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco. It has existed since 1917; the golf course was established in 1930s. In 1941-internment camp was established ...

Finance

Executive Summary With growing concerns related to climate change, the farming profession is exposing the farmers to significant risk of low yields or other crop related failure. Moreover, with weather trend highly unpredictable, farmers always live under the cloud of high uncertainty relating to their livelihood. Therefore, farmers are understanding the significance of crop insurance and how these contracts mitigate the risk factor associated with the farming profession. Important to note, American farmers have two insurance options: Multiple Peril Crop Insurance(MPCI) and Crop-Hail Insurance. While the MPCI is a federal crop insurance program and is run through public-private ...

Water Rights

Creating water policies have always been a great challenge. Water has multiple uses; economic growth and conservation of wildlife, however, the usage of water among individuals may contradict. Prior appropriation doctrines contradict with public trust doctrines and several reserve rights. Despite the conflict, there are strategies and policies that can be used to ensure that enough water is reserved for instream use and at the same time prior appropriator access to water is maintained. The best strategy to use to ensure this is accomplished is the distributive water policy. This strategy involves supplying water to a particular area. In ...

Algae are a diverse group of organisms that are mainly autotrophs. Autotrophs are organisms that mainly produce complex organic compounds by using simple inorganic molecules and light or in other instances by chemical reactions. Algae can be broadly classified into two main groups which are unicellular or multicellular. Seaweeds form the largest and most complex marine type of algae (Olanrewaju, Wan Nik, & Kader, 2013). It should, however, be noted that algae can further be classified in many different ways. Below is an illustration of some of these classification representations. Green algae are classified into the Plantae kingdom and are, ...

The notion of ‘space’ in art and architecture was a highly debated topic especially since space is a rather abstract and cannot be seen by naked eye alone. However, every place has space for it interacts with every works of art whether it is sculpture, painting, or landscape. Space is a void that revolves around the objects; it cannot be seen yet it can greatly affect the resulting image of the work. Functional space in Tanner and Jamison landscapes mimics the minimalist style. Minimalist style emerged in the first half of the 20th century, its design characterized by limited ...

Part One: Primate Observation Field Notes

The observations of the primate took place at San Francisco Zoo. The following information provides the comments on the field notes made about the two primates – the Colobus Monkey and the Western Lowland Gorilla. The Colobus Monkey – a medium sized monkey of moderate build at San Francisco Zoo is found in the Doelger Primate Discovery Center (DPDC). Together with other species such as the pied tamarins, black howler monkey, siamangs and the squirrel monkeys, the colobus monkey is managed at DPDC under the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plans. These plans are designed to protect those species ...

Introduction

Summerlin is a 22,500-acre master-planned community on the west side of Las Vegas and next to Red Rock canyon National Park (Summerlin, 2016). This property is under development by The Howard Hughes Corporation in multiple phases. Summerlin North lies within the city limit of Las Vegas but Summerlin South lies in the unincorporated Clark County. Summerlin’s population has almost doubled in last 15 years. Close to 120,000 people currently leaves in Summerlin currently. Summerlin was named as “Best Places to Live in America” by Money in 2014 (Summerlin, 2016). Figure: Summerlin: Near Read Rock Canyon and ...

Sharp Park named after George Sharp has such a long history. Mr. Sharp had more than 400-acre estate that he established. When he died together with his wife, the property was left to the San Francisco City Council under strict instructions that it would only be used for recreational purposes. Sharp Park is in California off Highway 1 along the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco. It has existed since 1917; the golf course was established in 1930's. In 1941-internment camp was established in the park that provided medical service, food, shelter and employment opportunities to San Francisco residents. When Pearl ...

Research paper on the Colorado River & Glen Dam

Research Paper on the Colorado River & Glen Dam Water law traditionally has been referenced in regards to water quality, judicial decisions, and state statutes that deal with water quantity, the allocation, and management of water rights. The subject of water quality has often been discussed under the environmental law. The water law of the Western States was set upon various doctrines that developed in a uniform pattern within the western United States. Water is the lifeblood of the arid West, and the Western Water Laws were developed in controversy, and thus the allocation of water rights continues to be ...

My two-year crop rotation plan will include seed corn and soybeans. Soybeans will be planted in the first year on a virgin land followed by seed corn in the second year. The inclusion of a leguminous crop, like soybeans, in crop rotation, improves the soil fertility as well as the structure (Mohler and Johnson, 2009). Legumes releases nitrogen to the soil, which will reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed for the sweet corn in the following year (Griffin, Liebman, and Jemison, 2000). These crops will be planted in North Carolina.

Soybeans

The soybean cultivar to be planted is Envy, ...

The U.S. Supreme Court gave its ruling for Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, 561 U. S. 477 in 2010. Free Enterprise Fund filed the case against PCOAB based on Title 1 of the SOX that limits the role of the President for appointment and removal of the board members. It is considered to be violating the Appointment Clause. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a nonprofit organization that was originated by an Act, named, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. It consists of five members, including Chairman of the Board, and Security Exchange Commission (SEC) ...

Located to the far east of West Philadelphia, University City is geographically defined by boundaries formed by the Shuykill River towards the east, the fifty second street towards the west, Woodland Avenue, the University Avenue and the Civic Center Boulevard towards the south. In the north we have the Spring Garden Street, the Powelton Avenue and the Market Street.

In this boundaries there are local neighborhoods that include the Cedar Park, Spruce Hill, Squirrel Hill, Powelton Village, Woodland Terrace and the Walnut Hill.

This small city is characterized by various educational institutions some of which give it ...

Part I

Does the addition of fertilizer increase crop production? Farmers are very interested in the amount of fertilizer used versus how much yield a crop can give. Fertilizer costs money and determining the amount of fertilizer that will maximize production is very important. My hypothesis is that the addition of fertilizer will increase crop yield.

I predict with the addition of more fertilizer, the production of corn will increase. The dependent variable is tons of corn produced in an acre field. The independent variable is the addition of fertilizer to the field. There will be experimental plots (each with differing levels ...

Introduction

My current employer has employed me for seven years as an Assistant Hospital Administrator. However, the Company has noticed my sharp business acumen and dedication to service excellence. Therefore, they have offered me a promotion and relocation package to become the Senior Hospital Administrator of the new Jacob's Hospital Wing for long term care and elderly care, located in Venice, Florida. My responsibilities will be to manage the wing. My job as senior Hospital administrator is to oversee all aspects of healthcare administration. This essay presents a formatted business summary that will be presented to the Jacob Board updating them on ...

Institutions:

Introduction Aging comes with changes in ability to generate income and an increase in expenditures. That owes to the reduced ability to work and increased need of care. In that respect, the elderly needs sustainable sources of income that can substitute the active employment or work earnings as well as cater for the increased expenditure. In that view, this report presents an analysis of the old adult’s income sources expenditure and impact on the society as well as ways of improving their economic status. To achieve the objective, the report begins with a summary of the sources of ...

Jim stood on the balcony of his pent suite sipping a glass of champagne as he stared into the horizon and at the breath-taking view of New York. Not once did it ever cross his mind that he would be so far from home and this time, instead of working in the coffee plantations toiling to feed his siblings, he was attending a conference for business executives. This time he was not running errands for his harsh and merciless employers, but had been invited to be the distinguished guest speaker in the financial literacy conference. James McLaren was born and ...

Effect of continuous production of cotton on soil in Texas

Soil conservation involves management strategies that help in the prevention of soil from being eroded from the earth’s surface. Soil conservation also prevents the soil from being chemically poisoned by activities such as acidification, overuse, salinization and other chemical related contaminations. Water conservation involves the strategies, activities and policies put in place to manage fresh quality water. In Texas, dust bowl region, the continuous production of cotton in the early twentieth century and the nineteenth century had a devastating effect the soil around the region. It is shown in records that, between the years 1926 and 1937, the ...

I. That Milne was a children’s book writer and an adult philosopher - People in their eighties are still reading his books. - His quotations are all over the net on adult websites. - His writing was used in the “Tao of Pooh,” and the “Te of Piglet,” by Benjamin Hoff, in a serious philosophical discussion for adults. - Milne was reported not to even LIKE children that much, and he let his own be raised mostly by a nanny. - Milne was very distressed over his success from the book as he considered himself an ...

Considering the effects of cover crop and intercropping on garden settings

1. Introduction 1.1 Background Sustainable agricultural production systems, otherwise known as agroecosystems, employ a variety of techniques to maintain environmental quality. Cover crops are one strategy used by growers to preserve and enhance soil resources because of their impacts on soil-nutrient dynamics (such as nitrogen and carbon fixation)and microbiological functions (Steenworth and Belina, 2008). Cover crops such as cereal grass, hairy vetch, and oilseed radish, manage problems in an agroecosystem such as soil quality, erosion and fertility, water quality, pests and weeds because they tend to be less resource intensive than other crops and instead contribute to ...

Introduction

San Francisco is one of the states in the United States. The city is regarded as a vibrant and dynamic urban area, which elicits competition for housing for both the poor and the rich. The dwellers of this city are characterized by factors such as minimum wage and existence of trade off between freedom and equality. On a similar note, the conditions have made the city to have a continuous problem in the housing capacity for its dwellers, particularly, the permanent resident dwellers. This essay seeks to examine the level of effectiveness of the housing policies and real estate prices in San ...

A better strategy to lower one’s footprint is to have an idea first on the actual data of one’s personal footprint. By doing this, I can see which areas need to work on, and I can devise a plan on which activity I need to lessen. A footprint calculator is a great help in quantifying my footprint contributors. The footprint calculator is provided by Global Footprint Network, an organization aiming to help people understand what ecological footprint is, its effect to the world, and how can one help in lowering its contribution in the deterioration of the environment. Basically, ...

Management

Wal-Mart: An Abusive Retail Tycoon or An Altruistic Supplier of Goods to the Masses? Wal-Mart started out as a small chain retail store that grew to 5,000 stores in ten countries and has an estimated 1.7 million employees around the world. This company’s primary focus is keeping the consumers happy, beating competitors, and escalating shareholder value with their big discounts on consumer goods. Currently, Wal-Mart has 2,640 discount stores, 2,396 supercenters, 670 Sam's clubs, and 435 neighborhood markets in the United States. Through Wal-Mart’s business model, customers get to save up to $100,000 ...

After reading the Green Dreams article, the best biofuel is the cellulose-produced biofuel. This is primarily because the production is not dependent on food crops like other ethanol production processes that use corn, soybeans, or sugarcane. Accordingly, rather than use the kernels to produce ethanol, it is possible to use the cellulose that is found in corn plants. As such, cellulose-focused biofuel production does not compete with food crops. Accordingly, the production of ethanol using cellulose is safer because it reduces the rate of global warming considerably taking into consideration that it involves use of heat and acid then ...

1. Introduction The low water crossing involves the construction of bridge when the water level is low. Once the water level increases it increases beyond the point and overflows in the bridge. This system is cheaper than the other formats. The low water crossing allows the vehicle to cross freely in the wet road. There are some constrains for getting permit to construct low water crossing. The term low water crossing means the surface is usually dry and the ford means the surface is usually wet. Culverts help in construction of cost effective water level crossing. The accurate ...

Introduction

Hemp is an old plant which its usage can be traced back to the prehistoric time of human beings. Hemp also referred to as Cannabis sativa has been continually used over the times of human civilization since pottery was invented over 10,000 years ago. Among the oldest artifacts which have known to exist before the ancient history of human beings, is the tiny pieces of fabric made from hemp which has amazingly endured more than eight thousand years of weathering, because the plant is environmentally friendly. The plant has been used in the food, paper and textile industry, ...

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There are so many different settings and places throughout this novel that it is almost impossible to pinpoint just one. However, it is my opinion that the most important scene which portrays the theme of manipulation is the meeting of Valentine and Ender at Lake Brandt on earth. Manipulation is a very important theme within the text, Ender’s Game, since examples of manipulation are portrayed in at least two to three scenes of every chapter. Ender has just been transferred out of Battle School in record time, and is about to be ...

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to conduct a research about the artificial methods of storing water in California while considering all the financial characteristics. This research will include two artificial (Manmade) methods of storing water in the state of California which will include; surface water such as Cisterns, Dams and aqueduct. Underground water will include pipelines, aquifers, canals and reservoirs.

Introduction

California’s water management system is arguably among the most innovative and complex artificial methods of storing water in the world. In California, colossal amounts of water are confined, stored, and then delivered through manmade features to serve ...

Alabama Department of Corrections

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), which is headed by Commissioner Kim T. Thomas, has a total of fifteen major correctional facilities located in the different places within the State. Along with these major facilities, the ADOC also has thirteen Work Centers and Two Private Facilities. ADOC’s mission is to provide programs that will rehabilitate convicted felons in a humane and secure environment with the help of professionals in managing the facilities and they prepare the offender for their social re-entry (state.al.us). The Department’s correctional programs are usually engage with offenders who able to work, attend programs for ...

Introduction

This research paper examines published opinion on the merits of biodiesel as an available alternative fuel, seeking to confirm for those considering the best alternative fuel to use (e.g. fleet operators) why it is indeed the best overall choice of alternative fuels available.

The Research

The first source examined was the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Their published article “Biodiesel Benefits and Considerations” (Jan 2013) defines biodiesel as “a domestically produced, clean-burning, renewable substitute for petroleum diesel.” According to the article, a vehicle fuelled by biodiesel “increases energy security, improves public health and the environment, and provides safety benefits.” ...

Introduction

New Urbanism is an urban planning concept which promotes walkable neighborhood design. During the early part of 20th century American urban areas started seeing a population boom as many people emigrated from other areas to stay in the cities. This necessitated the state and city council to design and develop urban areas in such a way to accommodate more population and use lands effectively. During that time automobile also came into usage. Cities planned during and after World War II were highly influenced by the revolution of automobile and were less concerned about land usage. Automobile helped design bigger cities. Before ...

- Abstract Description and Proposal of Project. This project is based on the structural and compositional dynamics of a local forest. The type of forest that is used for this research is Oak-Hickory. A local forester invited our group to conduct a Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) in the forest. The process involved the setting up of Continuous Forest Inventory plots in this forest. A total of three fifth-acres CFI plots were set of up. The process of setting up these plots involved the random selection of a site within the forest and the identification of a plot center. All trees within 52.7 ...

William Carlos Williams

William Carlos Williams has always been known as an experimenter, an innovator, a revolutionary figure in American poetry. Yet in comparison to artists of his own time who sought a new environment for creativity as expatriates in Europe, Williams lived a remarkably conventional life. A doctor for more than forty years serving the New Jersey town of Rutherford, he relied on his patients, the America around him, and his own ebullient imagination to create a distinctively American verse. Often domestic in focus and "remarkable for its empathy, sympathy, its muscular and emotional identification with its subjects," Williams's poetry is also characteristically honest: "There ...

Abstract

Genetically modified organisms have large impact on our environment. Although there is not much proved evidence against it but still the amount of evidence available is enough to discuss it with its implications. GMO crops affect nearly crops by gene follow which could be minimized to some extant will the help of designing separate places for different crops. GMO also effect natural cycle of nitrogen and Carbone reproduction. GMO crops could be a risk in long time that it could alter some properties in human DNA. Steps should be taken by government and other organizations to minimize its effects to ...

4th December

Does religion causes war A religion war can be defined as a war that is caused by or justified by differences in religion. In such a case it can involve a state with a religion that is established against another state that has a different religion or also a different sect located in the same religion or even religiously motivated people that are attempting to spread their faiths by violence or by suppressing another group. Most people are very passionate especially when it comes to their religious beliefs. It is therefore not astonishing to realize that a few well known wars have resulted from disagreements ...

Introduction

The former 106-acre Continental Airlines Arena site at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, Bergen County became the subject of proposed redevelopment when the then occupants, the sports teams the Nets, the Devils, and the Pirates, proposed moving to new venues. Since then, plans for the redevelopment have experienced a bumpy ride and changes along the way, with current projections of the opening of a much expanded complex perhaps by sometime in 2014. This paper describes the progress of that project, the changes in scope, project management and financing that have occurred, the obstacles that the developers have had to overcome, and ...

Advertising

Aldi’s newest supermarket located Minchinbury, New South Wales which is about 17 kilmetres southwest of the centre of business in Sydney. The new store will be located at Waterloo Road, Greenacre. The suburbs (with approximate distances) surrounding the new store include Chullora (2 kilmometres (km)), Bankstown 3 km), Yagoona (3 km), Mount Lewis 1 (km), Strathfield (6 km), South Strathfield (3 km) , Lakemba Punchbowl (2 km) , Belfield Belmore.(3 km).

Aldi Bankston Central in Bankstown Central has an Aldi’s on Chapel Road about 3.36 km from the Green Acre site; Aldi Lakemba is about 4.02 km from ...

I have reviewed your memo regarding our client Howdy Brewster which describes his business activities and the recent events which may impact his 2011 Federal Tax Return. Here is a review of the factual information about Brewster which pertains to the income tax questions. His business is an eight hundred fifty acre farm and dairy operation. About 150 Holstein milk cows are part of the dairy operation. Approximately 150 Black Angus steers are raised to sell. Brewster has one part-time employee. He employs his two teen-age sons for the daily farm work. The land has been in the family for ...

I have reviewed your memo regarding our client Howdy Brewster describing his business activities and the recent events which have occurred that could have an impact on his 2011 tax returns. His business is a farm and dairy operation on 850 acres of land. The land has been in the family for close to 125 years. There are three existing houses on his property.

Mr. Brewster recently signed a contract with Aztec Oil and Gas Pipeline to allow the company to lease a portion of his land in order to run a pipeline; Aztec will need access to maintain the pipeline over its ...

RE: Howdy Brewster

I have reviewed your memo regarding the case of Mr. Howdy Brewster. In 2011 Howdy signed a contract with the Aztec oil and Gas Company to build a pipeline across his property for the pipeline to cross over his property so that it can maintain its useful life. He received a given amount of $9,200 after the contract was signed and to resolve the issue with the neighbor paid an amount of $7,500 in so that the boundary can be sorted out with the neighbor as well. In September the same year, Howdy dammed a stream to have more water available ...

Summary

Bilal Haq, a scientist from the National Science Foundation Arlingtion, Virginia encountered foraminifera on his trip to Qingdao in China. Foraminifera are small creatures that grow shells on their bodies. Their shells are varied and very diverse, as if they are created by visionary artists. Haq thought the foraminifera would make beautiful pieces of art and should be put on display. Haq’s fellow colleague from China, Zheng, agreed and put things into action by involving local craft workers. It resulted in a park for foraminifera since the end of 2009 and already a million people have visited (Larkins, 2012).

It is ...

Emergency Wetland Resources law in 1986 was approved in November 10, 1986 (Digest of Federal Resource Laws of Interest to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Web), Authorizing the act of purchasing of wetlands from both Land and Water Conservation budget funds, it resulted in removing prohibition in effect prior on the acquisitions. It also resulted in requiring the Secretary to impose a “National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan”, this imposed ruling required all the States to make sure to include wetlands in their overall Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning, and then transferred to the” Migratory Bird Conservation Fund” (MBCF) with amounts ...

Solving Medicare crisis

Medicare a communal insurance program offers health insurance coverage to people aged 65 years and above, people who meet a special criterion, permanently disabled people and individuals who have a congenital physical disability. The United States government administers the Medicare program. Medicare covers over to 40 million elderly and disabled people. Over the past few decades the program has helped, the program has helped countless retirees and disabled people stay health thus saving countless lives. This paper provides an in-depth discussion about the crisis facing the Medicare health insurance program.

“Is Medicare in a state of crisis?”

Over the last few decades, the Medicare health insurance program has been ...

The end of the Civil War saw an end to slavery, allowing enslaved African-Americans to become freedmen, and with that came many rights they had heretofore been denied. Some of these rights were a promise to freedmen who fought for the North to get “forty acres and a mule,” a phrase referring to the allotment of land and property for any black American who enlisted for service in the Union army. After this point, Reconstruction occurred, a time of strife and great adjustment for a healing nation. Despite the freeing of all African-Americans from slavery, they still had significant struggles getting the land they ...