Essays on Pollard

Thesis Statement: The film illustrated how greed and blood lust of the people can lead to a bitter end after several African Americans became victims of exploited labor force which is in the simplest form of slavery employed by the Native Americans, who took advantage of their ignorance during the 18th century. 1.) The block quotation that was chosen and was compressed in the film which and should have been more highlighted is the line, “As the price of whale oil continued to rise, while the economy of the other countries continued to suffer due to economic depression, Nantucket ...

In the ancient Rome, cults had a different meaning. Other than referring to the current brainwashing institutions or deviation from the mainstream beliefs, Romans used cults to worship gods who affected their daily lives (Crawford, 2011). With time, Romans created new gods and cults and this lead to the creation of the imperial cult. After the death of Julius Caesar, the Roman state recognized him as a god. In 29 BC, Caesar’s adopted son Augustus permitted the building of temples for Caesar in Asia Minor marking the first manifestation of the Imperial cult (Pollard, 2011). Augustus used a ...

Foremost, about the losses that the Westerners caused in countries with which they came into contact, imperialism revolved around perceptions of white supremacy. The possession of white skin became the ticket one needed to guarantee his or her place among the civilized nations while that of any other shade belonged to a lower class. Surprisingly, while signs of the given perceptions were present even when the Portuguese used religion as a cause for exploration and domination of the world in the seventeenth century, it was not until the mid-nineteenth century that the West found conclusive proof. In 1859, Charles ...

The global Cold War was a significant time for the entire world, as the citizens of every country watched on the edge of their seats to see who would make the next move. Nuclear power sent the world into a frenzy and the aftermath of World War II provided the perfect backdrop for a new global-scale conflict. People were scrambling to diffuse the situation while others waited in fear for the worst-case scenario. The Cold War is known as a time of high tensions, nuclear threats, and depending on where one lived at the time, Communist agendas. The primary ...

Introduction

Sub- capital fracture of the femoral neck is a common injury among the ageing population and is regarded as “unsolvable fractures”. This is a growing health concern in every country as the healthcare expenditure is very high. The surgical options, especially for elderly population, highly depend on the patient’s profile, their preference and the experience of the surgeon . Mrs. Pollard, 75- year- old, sustained a left sub- capital fractured neck of femur. Due to her age and her other complications such as hypertension and Type- 2 diabetes, a total hip replacement might be a better surgical option as ...

Many students take up work during studies, either on a full time basis or part time. There are many reasons for this, including economic pressure, responsibility for the family, the desire to live a particular lifestyle and an attempt to gain work experience. Students from low-income families are especially affected by economic challenges and are under pressure to fulfil the needs of their families or meet personal needs. There are several disadvantages of working and studying at the same as seen by different authors. Emma, Pollard, Matthew, Williams, Sue, Arthur and Mehul, Kotecha. “Working while Studying: a Follow-up to ...

This refers to the process of accessing educational materials electronically using the computers over the internet. It can also refer to covering a curriculum of a given level of study which has been proven and certified, over the web and other forms of media. This can be done over a very long distance or distance. This method of learning has enhanced learning by making it cheaper and easier to access educational resources. Besides these advantages, it also has some of its limitation. There are certain factors which hamper the effectiveness of e-learning. It is very expensive for most students ...

Abstract

The idea of safety culture in an organization is comprised of many abstract elements that make it had to implement(Díaz-de-mera-sanchez, Gónzalez-gaya, Morales, & Rosales, 2015). The following research, therefore, studies the development of a Safety Culture Assessment Tool (SCAT). Also, a follow-up assessment on the routine safety procedures in industries that is grounded on SCAT is discussed. Ways that promote a culture of safety are also proposed and examined. Keywords; safety culture, fatalism, responsibilism, degree, rate.

Introduction

Industrial safety is a topic of great importance in the industrial world. It refers to the safety protocols, measures, and precautions ...

Disasters

Disasters are events that disrupt the normal conditions in a community causing suffering to the people of the society or infrastructural damage beyond the adjustment limits of the community. Man-made disasters are easily preventable through proper policies and effective public awareness programs. However, natural disasters happen suddenly with little or no warning bringing the need for disaster preparedness to minimize their impacts. Hospitals and local emergency services play a crucial role in disasters. This is because, in any disaster situation, the priority is safeguarding human health and life.

Top Disasters to Prepare For

Different parts of the world experience different natural calamities hence every ...

When asked to view the documentary Slavery by Another Name, I was expecting to see something about prisoners being used in forced labor by some other country. I was clearly not expecting it to be about the treatment of African Americans in the United States after the Emancipation Proclamation. Based on my understanding of American history, I believed that after the Civil War, African Americans had some struggles, but they were free. I understood that there was still discrimination, especially in the American South, but the former slaves at least had the opportunity to make a living on their ...