Anthrax and its Effects on Public Health

Anthrax which is a communicable disease that affects both animals and humans is caused by the Bacillus anthracis and its effects are lethal to the infected organism.  The Bacillus is usually found dormant in some soils in form of spores and may be inhaled by some organisms then they become reactive with their bodies multiplying in at a high rate where after infection it results in skin lesions (Miller, 2002).  From the herbivorous animals, humans may get the disease through feeding or...

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The information requested is voluntary and is solicited under authority of 5 U.S.C. 3302 as promulgated by E.O. 10577, Rule VII, Section 7.1. This form will be the primary source document used to evaluate your qualifications and to rate and rank you for a specified position. If you decline to provide the information requested, it may not be possible to evaluate your qualifications fully.NAME (First, middle, last) (Please print)PRESENT POSITION (Title, grade, divisionservice)  FORMTEXT  ...

Political History of Marijuana

Marijuana which over the years had acquired different names such as hemp plant, weed, and cannabis happens to be one of oldest psychoactive plant which is known in the human era. Over the years, it has become one of the most diversified and widespread plant. In some parts of the world, it grows as weed while it is cultivated in others. However, it exists in practically all the parts of the world. Due to this fact, it can be said to do well in a good number of different climates in the whole world....

Commercialization of Rap Music and the Afro-American Subculture

For the first time in the history of the United States, an Afro-American was elected into the Office of the President.  In a nation composed mainly of Caucasians, this is indeed an extraordinary historical event.  It is expected that history will always cite this chapter as a proof that America has finally gotten over the specter of racism, which has been an issue that has often marred its image as a model of democracy in the community of nations.  The American people are hopeful,...

Performance Measures

In highlighting important performance measures for an Immigration services officer, it is essential to look into corresponding duties and responsibilities that determine the scope of the particular profession. Together with this, scenarios wherein the individual can be held accountable and liable must also be pointed out accordingly. Seeing this, the acceptable performance measures include Competence of related Immigration laws and protocols  one important capacity of an Immigration officer...

Jenners Vaccination Against Smallpox and Darwins The Origin of Species

Edward Jenner and Charles Darwin are two of the well-known scientists to have discovered a scientific theory that is of great use until the present time. Their findings are published in Vaccination against smallpox for Jenners work and Origin of Species for Darwins work. While their topics are relatively different, it is noticed that their arguments and their scientific arguments are tied together. Edward Jenner on Vaccination Jenners name is attached to the promotion and research of vaccination...

Military-Industrial Complex Domestic Steel and International Political Motivations

Although some scholars have traced the origins of the military-industrial complex merely to the Second World War, the actual causes which gave rise to the formation and the maintenance of the military-industrial complex go back much further.  More specifically, the formation of the military-industrial complex was caused by the American navys relationships with the steel industry in the nineteenth century, by the evolution of military and industrial lobbies, and by the external threats that...

Definitions of Law

There are numerous definitions of law.  Austin Ranney (1995) defines law as the body of rules emanating from the government and enforceable by the courts (332). On the other hand, according to Letlaw.com laws are the rules established by a governing authority to institute and maintain orderly coexistence.  (Law, p.1) Answers.com defines laws as the rules of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority. (Law, 2010, p.1) The Legal Services Commission of South Australia...

Organization Behavior and Managerialism

Purpose The purpose of this presentation is to provide information on how current issues are affecting the policy area of an organization, behavior and managerialism. This inquiry is therefore intended as reference for future government and public administration. This study therefore will be an inquiry on the current issues affecting policy area of an organization, behavior, and managerialism using appropriate literature. This will be more or less a twenty minutes presentation of information on...

Collaboration and Its Increasingly Important Role in Business Today

Many organisations are demonstrating a lot of collaborative initiatives. This need arises because not all organisations have their workforces in centralized areas, neither are they capable of accessing all their needs from within their organisations. Due to the need of sharing information horizontally and vertically, many organisations recognize then need for information and task collaboration so that the end users can develop themselves while propelling the organisations productivity and returns....