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For Maximum Productivity And Employee Satisfaction In The
For maximum productivity and employee satisfaction in the workplace, employers should employ
effective strategies in the workplace. In this paper, we are going to discuss three of these techniques:
employee selection principles and techniques, psychological testing, and working conditions. Before
we apply these theories or techniques to the Grenadian workplace, we will describe them briefly as
to can get an idea on what each entail. Something that is frequently seen in the Grenadian workplace
is the improper matching of an individual to a job. This can be the result of employers neglecting to
use the selection techniques that are available or there are no selection techniques set into place.
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Cognitive tests will vary to correlate with the requirement of a position; however, they measure
critical thinking and problem solving skills, and a person's ability to learn, apply and comprehend
new information. Personality tests is usually based on a model which describes the different
personality dimensions and calculates where an individual stand. For example, a person who wishes
to be in law enforcement is screened for traits such as impulse control, stress tolerance, courage, and
judgement under pressure. Research supports the use of personality tests in addition to cognitive
ability measures where both are valid predictors of job performance (Bobko et. al., 1999; Sackett &
Ellingson, 1997; Schmitt et. al.,1997). Psychological evaluations before employment can rationalize
the hiring process which results in making more informed decisions. Unfortunately, working
conditions in Grenada is poor in many organizations. Many organizations lack proper ventilation
and lighting. The wages are low in comparison to the work load, employees are not paid for
overtime nor is employee appraisal given. Jobs may be too complicated or too simple for some
employees. These and other factors are common in the Grenadian workplace society. This decreases
productivity because employees do not feel comfortable, they feel like they
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Sex Is AAnd A Primary Form Of Marketing
Based on recent studies, in today's society, sex is overrated and a primary form of marketing. Most
pre–teens and teenagers learn about sex and sexual activities on social media, beating the
classrooms and parents to the "the birds and the bees" talk. The health and family life education
course in most secondary schools, just give sample of sex education and not the raw truth. Sex is
natural and it is an aspect of life. Everyone must engage in some form of sexual activity at least
once or more, in their lifetime. However, educating youths about the sex is required. Sex has many
pros as well as cons and students are entitled to learn about it before they engage in sexual acts;
which often leads to dishonorable situations.
My proposal is issued to the Government of Grenada. This is a solicited proposal. This proposal is
for the implementation of sexual education programs and disregard the "HFLE" subject in
secondary schools. This sexuality education program would be called "Get Real." The "Get Real"
program setting would be in every secondary and tertiary level schools within the island of Grenada.
It will be a one–period (thirty–five minutes) course. Students' ages will range from 12–19. Get real,
should be offered every first term of the school year and should be a mandatory subject for all
entering students. At this time, students' minds would be open, fresh and ready to absorb knowledge.
Also, the earlier the better. This will allow them to refrain
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Compare And Contrast Canada Vs Grenaada
Canada vs Grenada
Canada, a large, popular and flourishing country compared to Grenada, a tiny, comfortable and
stable country, how different could they be? To put the size into perspective, Grenada is barely the
size of Toronto and Toronto has a larger population. While Grenada has some very clear
occupational paths due to its close knit nature, Canada however has many different occupational
paths due to its diverse society. Although both country's educational systems are similar. The
differences come from how the young adults and families of each country choose to act post
secondary. The biggest differences between families in Grenada and Canada can be most seen in the
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If one were to look at similarities, it would be more reasonable to compare Grenada and Toronto,
however since Toronto does not represent Canada, there are mostly differences. One of the
differences that differentiate each country so largely, are the differences in education. In terms of
quality, quantity, and popularity, Canada outclasses Grenada by a landslide. St. George is one of the
main universities provided in Grenada and, "6,022 students attended St. George's University in
2016" (University, S. 2018). However, "Grenada has a 76.87% net enrollment rate" (Grenada |
Factsheets | Youthpolicy.org. 2018), which is not too bad, all things considered. While, education up
until post–secondary is free, it is not enforced the same way education is enforced in Canada. Due to
this and the higher class culture in Canada, it is obvious that Canada would have a higher quality of
education. Canadian education is incredible, there is a large list of outstanding universities that have
many international students attending, for example, Ryerson, UoFT, UBC and Waterloo. After
education, the next step is to get a job so that one can earn money. Grenada has a multitude of
occupational choices, but there are a few that make up the majority, "service industries account for
29 percent of the labor force, followed by agriculture with 17 percent and construction with
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U.s. President 's National Policy
Public approval has always been an essential part of the American Presidency. But times have
changed and today U.S. Presidents make public appearances to make sure that the public approval
rating of them is favorable. These public appearances allow the president to show off positive
characteristics like integrity and courage which makes the President likeable to the American
people. The president's public displays to the American people has essentially turned him into a
spectacle. The change of the Presidential image into to a public spectacle is being used by modern
presidents as a propaganda tool that helps them to implement each U.S. president's national policy.
One of the best examples of the Presidential spectacle being used as a propaganda tool was during
the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Reagan was elected into office at a time when the preceding
President, Jimmy Carter, received disapproval from the American public because he was perceived
as weak due to his mishandling of the Iranian hostage crisis. Reagan used Jimmy Carter's poor
approval rating to his advantage and was able to portray himself as a strong masculine leader to the
public. The media showed images to the public of Reagan riding horses and exercising, which
defined him as a spectacle who was a strong militant leader. Reagan's image as a strong leader
helped him to achieve public approval for military intervention in Grenada. Grenada was a socialist
state in the Caribbean and the Reagan administration
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Toast Island Research Paper
Flag The flag of toast island has the Union Jack flag and a white and pink striped flag. Its has the
Union Jack Flag because they were influenced by the "third" British Empire. The pink represent
their cherry blossoms and the white stands for pure and perfection. This flag was waving in the air
ever since 2004 and created by the Order in Council. Government The of government is Toast Island
is a Monarchy and it's limited. They have a Queen and a prime minister. The Queen isn't in the
country but the prime minister is. The Queen name is Queen Elizabeth II and the prime minister
name is Brock Lee. The Queen is still the queen until she passes away and the prime minister will
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This allow citizens to buy what they want and or create business and they pay them fairly. There is
little government intervention or central planning. The major export in this country is Gold because
there are so many of them below the feets of Toast Islanders. Traditions One of our tradition is
celebrating our national holiday: Beginnings. Beginnings is when locals receive time off from work,
eat chocolate and release thousands of sky lanterns in the air. They day is celebrated on December
21. This day is when they announced Toast Island to be an official country. The meaning of the
lanterns is to represent light going through the darkest day. Religion In Toast Islands, the first
settlers were Christian. Because of this, the amount of people who follow the christian faith
dramatically increased as the year went by. But as the country starts developing, more people with
different religion came to the island. With all these people, Toast Islanders has the freedom of
religion and the religion of Toast Islands is a variety. Language The National Language of Toast
Islands is English. The language is English because the first settlers spoke English and so it
spreaded out. But overall people all over the world come here so English isn't the only language you
will be hearing when your in Toast
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International Atomic Energy Agency : Indo Pakistani Arms Race
International Atomic Energy Agency The Indo–Pakistani Arms Race Grenada Huntington Beach
High School MUN: The Indo–Pakistani Arms Race I. Brief Background of the Topic The Indo–
Pakistani conflict began at around 1947. During the British colonial rule, Indian and Muslim
nationalism resulted in the conflict between India and Pakistan. The conflict was mostly between the
Indian National Congress and the Muslim Leagfue. As the British retreated after the end of World
War II, the British government advised, before its departure, that the two organizations should
cooperate and draft a constitutional framework. However, due to bitter tensions, they refused to
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This was necessary because in South Asia, in order to sustain life, the basin irrigation system of
Indus was crucial for ecology. Despite their past, these two countries managed to cooperate because
if they had not done so, these two countries would've suffered from a very problematic
consequence. This reveals India and Pakistan's capabilities of overcoming difficult hindrances to
attain mutual goals. Unfortunately, a few years later, at around 1945, the Second Kashmir War
began when Pakistan attempt to force India to concede their land (Jammu and Kashmir) by
provoking an uprising. India responded by attacking Kashmir all the way across into Pakistan.
Pakistan, due to its lack of troops and munitions, had a tremendous amount of difficulty, during the
war. Throughout the years, several conflicts and wars continued to occur between these two nations.
In 1998, the Bharatya Janata Party (BJP), a Hindu party, formed a national government. It attempted
to strength India's national security by testing nuclear weapons. However, Pakistan responded by
testing nuclear weapons of their own. This sparked the arms conflict between India and Pakistan.
The Indo–Pakistani arms race is affecting countries globally because it has the capability of
beginning a nuclear war. Currently, as India strengthens its bond with the United States, Pakistan is
gradually becoming closer to two powerful nations: Russia and China. If Pakistan and India were to
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The Pros And Cons Of American Intervention In Grenada
International law generally prohibits intervention affairs of other countries, which in this context
means an act which is more than any intervention and stronger than mediation or diplomatic
proposal. Which included in the general prohibition of interference contrary to the interests of the
countries concerned and as explained by the International Court of Justice in 1986 in the case of
Nicaragua v United State of America, the intervention was almost always accompanied by the form
or the implications of action to disrupt the country's political independence concerned. America is
one of the countries which often intervenes in the other countries, various kinds of interventions
have been done by Americans, including one of them is Grenada. The questions are, what triggered
the American intervention against grenada? how the condition grenada after receiving the
intervention of America? Is the American intervention is the appropriate action to help grenada? So
in this following essay the Main focus is talk about the type of intervention imposed by American as
a superpower to Grenada.
Key words: America intervention, Grenada, type of Intervention, superpowers.
Introduction
They call Urgent Fury, events that trigger US intervention in Grenada. Genesis began long ... Show
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intervention was very controversial thing and how is U.S domestic Reactions to the Intervention,
despite efforts made to describe the operation of the Reagan administration Grenada as a
humanitarian rescue mission, the response by a friendly democratic neighbors to the urgent request
for help, and successfully thwart Soviet–colony Cuba, US public support for that rapid intervention,
conclusive, and relatively free of charge. Some poll confirms the overwhelming support of the
American public operation. Many Americans believe that the intervention showed that the United
States has overcome the "Vietnam syndrome," ie, the reluctance to use military force to defend US
interests and
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What Is The New York City Intriversity In New York City?
The diversity in New York City intrigues me. New York City has millions of people of different
backgrounds, ethnicity, and culture. People can never feel overwhelmed with loneliness while living
in New York City. For example, while living in New York City many people have the opportunity to
visit China without traveling. Many people in New York City have the opportunity to take the train.
Which is, available 24 hours to Chinatown located on canal street. New York City is most definitely
the city that does not sleep. The lights are always shining in New York City and there is always
something to do. The diversity in New York City is shown in the West Indian Caribbean Carnival
Parade.Many Caribbean people from distinct backgrounds come together and celebrate. The various
flags and costumes convey the distinct backgrounds. There were people from Jamaica, Trinidad,
Barbados, and the Bahamas. The bountiful of costumes, dance and music can make one entice.
There was J'ouvert which is where people dance to soca music and pain themselves. Overall this is a
yearly experience where people can come together with people from distinct backgrounds and enjoy
themselves.I remember going to Grenada day in Brooklyn last year. Being born in Grenada and
learning that New York City actually has celebrations to let others learn about my culture makes me
enthusiastic to state what New York City has to offers. In Grenada day hundreds of people get to
taste all the different foods, snacks,
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles : Observation
1st DISEC Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Grenada POSITION PAPER ON UNMANNED AERIAL
VEHICLES I. Background Years before the first manned airplane flight on December 17, 1903,
technology that is used in UAVs today, was being used for combat and surveillance. During World
War I, the first UAVs took flight in the United States. Although the success of UAVs in test flights
was irregular and different, the military recognized their potential. For more than ten years after
World War I, the development of unmanned air vehicles in the U.S. started. During World War II,
Germany 's innovative V–1 demonstrated a great and scary threat as well as the power that a UAV
could pose in combat. America 's attempts to eradicate the V–1 laid the beginning for UAV
programs in the U.S. From early use as target drones and remotely piloted combat vehicles, UAVs
took on a new role during the Vietnam War, surveillance. The success of the UAVs continued
through the end of the Vietnam War. But later in the 1970s, while other countries began to develop
their own advanced UAVs, the U.S. began to find interests in other kinds of UAVs. During the
1970s and 1980s, the Israeli Air Force, an aggressive drone developer, made several important new
UAVs, of which were later copied into that of many other countries' designs. That list included the
U.S and its nuclear weapon designs. UAVs have an important position in military arsenals today,
from the U.S. and Europe to Asia and the Middle East . One year before the
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Operation Urgent Fury Essay
An Evaluation of Operation Urgent Fury and How the Utilization of Intelligence Assets May
Have Changed the Outcome
Operation Urgent Fury was a response by the U.S. government to the socio–political situation
happening at the time on the island of Grenada. Due to anti–government upheaval, a growing
communist presence in the area and a significant number of Americans on the island, the Reagan
administration felt the need to intervene with military force to normalize the situation. Operation
Urgent Fury could have been more successful if U.S. forces had sufficient intelligence to include
enemy disposition, adequate maps and known locations of all the U.S. medical students located on
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After the execution of Bishop, Hudson Austin, an early member of the NJM and now head of the
military forces of Grenada disbanded the PRG and formed the RMC to rule until the country
returned to normalcy. The military government lasted for six days until the United States invaded
Grenada on October 25, 1983.
The United States had grown increasingly uneasy about the expansion of Soviet and Cuban
influence in the Caribbean and in Grenada in particular. With the building of a new airport with a
9,000–foot runway that could be used for Soviet or Cuban military operations, President Ronald
Reagan decided to invade the island, not only to rescue U.S. citizens but, also restore democracy
and eliminate a growing communist presence.
Operation Urgent Fury joint task force was commanded by Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, USN,
Commander, Second Fleet. It included elements of army, navy air force and marines. Initially, Air
Force E–3 AWACS and F–15 fighters patrolled the Caribbean Sea North and West of Grenada to
detect any air and sea movement from Cuba. At the same time, USAF recon aircraft flew over
Grenada to compile
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It Is Important That Health Care Services Are Of High Quality
It is important that health care services are of high quality in order to achieve the best health
outcomes of individuals or patients. The achievement of health equity can increase the health quality
living and foster healthy lifestyle, thus eliminating health care disparities ("American Public health
Association", 2015). For a nation to be prosperous and continue thieving the health of the people is
immensely important. "A nation's collective health bears both an economic and human cost"
(National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, n.d.p.1). According to "National Association of
Chronic Disease Directors" (n.d), "Poor health of a population or an unhealthy nation can exert
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In other words, improved and quality care systems would result in achieving better health outcomes
of individuals, at the same time avoiding unnecessary expenses and spending. As McClellan (2013)
pointed out, "expanding health insurance coverage to promote access and the attempt to lower costs
by cutting prices or covered services would not always guarantee the best health outcomes." As a
matter of fact, what is essential is the improvement on how care is delivered.
Policies for greater efficiency of the health delivery system of Grenada
I propose that all Grenadians should invest in a plan that would promote greater efficiency of the
health care delivery system. I recommend that the Gaps in national leadership should be reformed.
In other words, the responsibility for high quality in the health system should be distributed between
the government and an authorized organization. The government should establish an organization
that deals strictly with health care delivery standard. This organization would lead the quality
agenda on the behalf of the government. The organization can fall under the department of health. It
can be publicly funded through taxation and also a small section of the budget should be allocated
towards it
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The Importance Of Education In Education
Thank you for responding to my email. I appreciate your candid advice and will do all I can to
follow same.
In response to your questions, I will like to give you a bit of background on the current education
gaps existing in Grenada. This will give you a sense of what my research interests are. As outlined
in my CV, I teach at the lone community college in Grenada. The college offers courses at the
associate degree and certificate levels. The arm of the college that I currently teach is vocational in
nature. With that said, a large majority of students who enroll in vocational programs are those who
were unsuccessful in gaining admission to their programs of choice.
The department enrolls over 200 students each year in full–time certificate programs like office
administration, welding, auto repair and building trades. Admission requirements are not stringent
as compared to degree programs. Consequently, lecturers have noted and are continuing to observe
huge gaps in the subjects, English Language and Mathematics. In fact, statistics from the high
school exit examination unit, the Caribbean Examination Council proves this theory. According to
the 2017 examination results, 1530 entrants sat the Mathematics exit exam. From that number,
35.61 % passed the exam recording a decrease from 38.23% in 2016.Alternately, of the 1702
entrants who sat the English Language assessment, 56.98% passed which was a decline of 7.47%
from the previous year. Interestingly, similar trends were
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Ronald Reagan Deployed Troops In Grenada
On October 25, 1983 Ronald Reagan sent 1,000 troops to the island of Grenada to ensure the safety
of Americans studying medicine in the local hospital. In 1979, Maurice Bishop took power in
Grenada and had close relations with Cuba which was communist. Bishops was then assassinated by
Bernard Coard who established a communist government. This is the reason that Reagan deployed
troops in Grenada. He didn't want the influence of a Marxist government on the Americans. Many
Americans were unsure of the invasion. But Reagan saw it as a victory because they were able to
"roll back" Communist influence in the area. Coard's government fell apart and the US brought in a
leader who was approved by the United States. We also brought back the Grenada
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Commander's Intent
The commander's intent is a critical part of mission command. The commander, through the
commander's intent, must blend the art of command and the science of control that integrates all
joint warfighting functions. ADM Wesley McDonald, Commander US Atlantic Command
(LANTCOM), failed to convey the commander's intent to the joint force for Operation Urgent Fury.
This failure promoted misunderstanding and mutual trust issues among the joint force that affected
the integration of joint functions such as intelligence and sustainment.
ADM McDonald failed to clearly and concisely convey his commander's intent express to the joint
force. The commander must clearly and concisely express what the force must do and the conditions
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When planning for joint operations, Commanders must include all services and multinational
partners to promote understanding. A joint force that understands the capabilities and limitations
among the force builds trust across the force. LANTCOM command did not foster a climate of
mutual trust during Operation Urgent Fury. Trust is essential element during operations. Senior
leader must trust the abilities of subordinates and subordinates must have trust in senior leaders. The
lack of mutual trust began at the senior level of military command and continued during the
execution of Operation Urgent Fury. The JCS rejected LANCOM's attempts to blend ground forces
and established boundary lines between ground forces. Additionally, subordinate commanders did
not trust the LANTCOM. During the initial ground operations, a brigade of the 82nd Airborne
Division came under attack. Instead of requesting reinforcements through joint operation channels,
the request for reinforcement went directly to the 82nd Airborne Division rear staff. Mutual trust is
difficult to build during operations. US armed forces must seek every opportunity to conduct joint
training exercises to build mutual trust before operations. Joint exercises develop habitual
relationships among the services and promote mutual trust. The lack of mutual trust not only affects
command and control but other joint function such as intelligence. LANTCOM failed to coordinate
and
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My Experience In My Life
The summer after freshman year, I went on a journey that completely changed my life forever and
opened a whole new door to my life. My four weeks in Grenada, Nicaragua, put me in situations
that not many freshmen get to experience at home. During this experience, I was able to do lots of
community service, visit students at their school, play games with kids, and of course, study
Spanish. As you can imagine, I did not jump for joy when I first heard about going to a foreign
country by myself for four weeks. This was a moment where I had to take a leap of faith and step
out of my comfort zone. As soon as I got there, the homesickness already started to set in. Nothing
was familiar to me. The house I was stayed in, was anything but cozy. The entire house was open to
the outside world. My room was about 5x5 with a bed and a ceiling fan. The roof of my room was
made of tin and above that was a lemon tree, which conveniently dropped lemons right on top of my
noisy tin roof. I cried myself to sleep every night for the first week and on top of that, I came down
with heat rash. Because of this experience, I was enticed to confront my host family about my
issues, which in the end made me feel a lot closer to them and less homesick. Every morning, I
walked three blocks to my Spanish class where we would sit in the classroom for one hour, then we
would head out into the city where we would immerse ourselves into the community by visiting
different stores. We learned how to make tortillas, piñatas, and pico bread. Visiting all these places
made me realize how hard some people had it. Many of them worked every day for very little
reward. Towards the end of the afternoon, we would go to the school in Grenada to interact with the
students at recess. Comparing their school to mine was impossible. The quality of their bathrooms,
classrooms, school supplies, and the cafeteria was nowhere near the quality of schools back in the
states. This made me realize how good I had it back home, and what I have taken for granted. One
of the most important rules was to never be on the streets past 8:00 p.m. because at night, in a third–
world country, is when bad people start to come out. Every evening all the groups would get
together
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Sells Motorcycle Gear, Parts And Accessories Essay
BicZillaCycles.com, also known as BicZilla Cycles Ltd. is an online and department store which
sells motorcycle–gear and parts retailer based in True Blue, St. George's, Grenada. The company
sells motorcycle gear, parts and accessories. Marlon Horsford, Abigale Buckmire, Crystal Nelson
and Imani Duncan and Brent Munro founded BicZilla in 2013.
History
In October 2013, Marlon Horsford, Abigale Buckmire, Crystel Nelson and Imani Duncan and Brent
Munro founded BicZilla with an investment of less than $70,000 Eastern Caribbean Dollars.
BicZilla was established as an online retailer because of their experience in e–commerce and web
development.
At that time, the company had a small store in Bruce Street Mall, Mellville Street, St. George's. In
2013, BicZilla moved its headquarters and store to a warehouse True Blue, St. George's, Grenada.
In 2014, the company had more than $1 million in annual revenue. BicZilla had $2 million in total
sales the following year. In 2016, the company increased in size by adding 25 people to its team and
had revenue of $5 million. Reviews carried out by various external bodies have named BicZilla
"Emerging Business of the Year" for 2015. The company also opened a warehouse in Grenville,
Grenada. BicZilla moved its headquarters to Maurice Bishop International Airport in 2016. The
company has a warehouse and distribution center at Frequente Industrial Park. BicZilla also has a
showroom on the Maurice Bishop Highway.
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Analysis Of The Book Overthrow By Stephen Kinzer
The United States government engaged in "regime change operations" throughout the late 19th and
20th Centuries. The United States government overthrown foreign governments for economic
benefits. Some economic benefits that were gained would be promoting American economic
interests and access to natural resources. For instance securing trade and support for American
private investment abroad was another way United States gained economic benefits. While reading
the book Overthrow by Stephen Kinzer there are examples on how United States overthrow Hawaii,
Cuba, Nicaragua, and Panama. In document 20, Exploring American Histories by Nancy A. Hewitt
and Steven F. Lawson what is discussed is imperial expansion (Hewitt and Lawson 644).
"The March of the Flag, 1898" by Albert Beveridge lays out the justifications on why America
should imperialize (Hewitt and Lawson 647 & Kinzer 117). Beveridge mentioned that they can
expand the US market as well as give them democracy. He talks about how America has ruled over
unfit races, such as the Indians, many times and imperialism is no different. He also points out that
other large nations will scoop them up if the United States doesn 't. His main point however, is the
vast amount of resources in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines that the United States can
accumulate. Some of the resources found in Cuba would be agricultural.
The benefits the United States gained from Hawaii won secure access to sugar and fruit plantations.
A Pacific port
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History Of The Nutmeg Trade
History of the Nutmeg Trade:
Nutmeg was traded as early as 200 BC, when the Romans would travel from Egypt across the
Indian Ocean, to trade goods with the natives of Banda in exchange for spices. Spice use declined
around the 5th century with the fall of the Roman Empire, and was later reintroduced by the Arabs.
(Conley, J. 2002.) In the 6th century the Arabs were the only traders of spice, and acted as
middlemen for India, Indonesia, Africa, and the Orient, supplying spices to Europe through Venice
at high prices. ( ) Nutmeg was highly valued in medieval European cuisine as a flavoring, food
preservative, and for perceived medicinal properties. St Theodore the Studite was known for
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While the Portuguese remained participants in the Spice Trade, they had no actual footholds in the
Bandas after 1515 (Milton, 1999).
Dutch East Indies Company vs British East India Company: 17th Century
In the 17th Century the Netherlands took control of the Banda Islands, successfully gaining
monopoly of the spice trade. The Dutch were engaged in competition with the English and
Portuguese for control of the Spice Islands, and decided to forcefully establish their control through
their Dutch East Indies trading company. At this point the Portuguese presence was decreasing in
the Bandas, and the British and British East India trading company were the Dutch's primary
competitors in the East Indies (Milton, 1999).
While interactions between the Dutch and the Bandanese (peoples indigenous to the Banadas) were
initially mutually beneficial, they turned bloody over time.
Dutch traders offered unwanted manufactured goods that were not desirable to the Bandanese
people, (fabrics that were not climate suitable), and attempted to impose restrictions on trade
between the Bandanese and the British. The Dutch successfully persuade the leading Bandanese
citizens to sign a treaty known as the "Eternal Compact" treaty, granting the Dutch a monopoly on
spice purchases. This unfair trade agreement further soured relations between them. In 1609 the
Bandenese ambushed and killed
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Reagan Cold War Research Paper
During the beginning of the Reagan presidency, Cold War pressure between the Soviet Union and
the United States boosted. Reagan entered office deeply cautious of the Soviet Union. Reagan
characterized the Soviet Union as "an evil empire" and called for a space–based missile defense
system, battered by critics as "Star Wars."
Reagan and his aides tended to view every regional battle through a Cold War lens. Nowhere was
this more accurate than in the Western Hemisphere, where he was firm to avoid a Communist
increase, In October 1983, Prime Minister Maurice Bishop of Grenada, a small island nation in the
Caribbean, was killed and a more capital Marxist government took control, Afterward Soviet money
and Cuban troops came to Grenada. When they started to create an airfield adequate of landing large
military aircraft, the Reagan administration assured to abolish the Communists and bring up a pro–
American tenure. On October 25, U.S. troops accessed Grenada, killed or apprehended 750 Cuban
soldiers, and constituted a new government. The assault sent a clear message all over the region that
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favor. The president also allowed the sale of arms to Iran, with profits redirected to the Contras. The
arms sale and movement of funds to the Contras were organized privately through the CIA
intelligence network, allegedly with the full support of CIA Director William Casey.
Acknowledgment of the Iran–Contra concern in late 1986 exasperated a major congressional
investigation. The scandal seriously weakened the influence of the president. The American
preoccupation with Nicaragua began to subside in 1987 after President Oscar Arias Sanches of
Costa Rica created a regional peace plan. In national elections in 1990, the Nicaraguan opposition
beat the Sandinistas, bringing the conclusion to ten bitter years of Sandinista
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Motivational Theories Of SAS And Grenada Co-Op Bank
Both SAS and Grenada Co–operative Bank use a combination of motivational theories to motivate
their staff. SAS applies principles from both Maslow's Hierarchy of needs and Hertzberg's theory.
SAS like Co–op Bank provides a combination of monetary and monetary rewards. Employees of
SAS view supporting services such as daycare and gym facilities as kind gestures that keep them
close to their families. Linder Clover, Director of A&D of SAS remarked that she can take her
daughter to lunch every day without having to encounter the inconvenience of leaving her job (Why
SAS is the best place to work, 2010). The daycare is located on the premises of the company which
allows parents the opportunity to bring their children to work and visit them during the day.
Management and employees at SAS both agree that they are motivated to work. Employees at SAS
openly admitted that they would not leave their job even if another company offers them a better
paying one. This could be because the salary received plus the additional benefits that the company
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Additionally, employees of both firms receive adequate training to carry out their jobs which the
managers attribute to motivation. The manager of Co–op Bank further conferred that employees are
rewarded for their outstanding performances through a Performance Management System (PMS) to
evaluate and reward employees. He believes profit sharing serve as a major motivator as it is based
on individual and department performance scores. Management at Co–op Bank works assiduously
to prepare employees adequately for recognition and provides regular feedback on their
performance. The management of Co–op Bank also utilizes job fit testing, coaching, counselling
and job rotation, including challenging tasks to motivate demotivated
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A Study On The Concord Waterfall
Grenada is one of the islands in the Caribbean that has the potential to capture both local and foreign
markets in terms of Eco, Health and Wellness Tourism, but there are some challenges that have
ensued in establishing this product on the market. This study is mainly based on the principles of
................................ and how it can be applied or is applied to the Concord Waterfall which is the
focus of my study. The Concord Waterfall is an ideal location to invest in the area of eco, health and
wellness tourism.
Presently, in the Caribbean region health and wellness sector has an estimated value of USD 180
million. Although the health and wellness sector has the ability to contribute significantly to the
region's development, it is still due to the lack of integrated strategies among the Caribbean
countries to cater to the development of this sector of the countries. To compare, Thailand's export
of health and beauty products in 2005 was estimated at $8.72 million USD according to Department
of Export Promotion while the Spa industry generated a staggering $155 million USD in revenue
increasing year on year (Tourism Intelligence International (TII) 2009). This trend stands to be the
most compelling argument for pursuing Wellness Tourism development in Grenada who is
geographically much closer to the significant USA and UK markets and speak the same language.
(Russell, 2013)
Given spa and wellness service's strong historical foundation and broadening scope, this niche may
well be
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Praisesong For The Widow Character Analysis
Praisesong for the Widow by Paule Marshall is a novel that uncovers how Avey Johnson, a recent
widow, goes through physical and spiritual journeys to search for her identity. Along the way, she
re–discovers her heritage and eliminates her obsession with middle–class ideals and materialism.
And the person that helps her go through this process is Lebert Joseph. The novel starts off with
Avey Johnson are on a Caribbean cruise with her friends, Thomasina Moore and Clarice. They view
Avey as a wife with a successful businessman. However, Avey does not feel this way because her
husband, Jay, became very ambitious in his search of success for himself and his family, she feels
she lost "the little private rituals and pleasures, the playfulness and wit of those early years..."
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She meets Lebert at the rum shop on the beach by her hotel. He symbolizes as Papa Legba, God of
Crossroad. Papa Legba was also known as a trickster. Lebert earns his living on Grenada, but he is a
native of the island of Carriacou. Along with many others, he is going to return there for annual
two–day "Carriacou Excursion," an event in which the island heritage is honored and celebrated.
Lebert persuades Avey to go on this excursion with him. Therefore, he can rediscovers his heritage,
and she will relocate her own heritage and the values she once has forgotten. Avey has come across
her first "crossroad." She decides to go on this "Carriacou Excursion" with him. Little does she
know, when she gets on the boat, Emanuel C, she gets violently seasick because they encountered a
cross currents between Grenada and Carriacou. Avey loses control of her bowels and passed out.
This is a part that revealed Lebert was a trickster because he never told her how rough the boat ride
was going to be. Furthermore, Lebert led Avey to come across her first
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Ronald Reag The President Of The United States
Introduction
Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) was the 40th president of the United States of America from January
20, 1981 to January 20, 1989. He was a Republican and served two terms in office. He is considered
by many people as one of the greatest presidents in American history. Section 1 of this paper begins
by explaining why Reagan is considered a great president by many people, and also gives some
background information on the state of the economy he had inherited. Section 2 reflects on Reagan's
domestic record, in particular three negative economic consequences that resulted from his policies
and occurred during his presidency. Section 3 considers two aspects of Reagan's foreign policy: the
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There are five main reasons why Reagan is admired by large segments of the American public.
Firstly, he is considered to have been a staunch patriot and a charismatic leader (Spinrad, 1991).
These qualities were needed in a president at the time due to the influence of the Soviet Union and
the threat of communism. It was also important due to Americans being demoralised from the
failure in Vietnam. Secondly, the six months leading up to the end of his second term were
characterised by increased cooperation with the Soviet Union's Mikhail Gorbachev to reform the
union. It eventually resulted in the total collapse of the Soviet Union and Reagan is credited for
assisting in the eradication of the communist threat. The third, and more controversial reason for
Reagan's popularity, is the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project funded by conservative Americans
(Norquist, n.d.). The project aims to instil the legacy of Reagan by lobbying to name buildings,
roads, and landmarks after the president. This boosts the image and prestige of the president in the
eyes of the people, especially for people who did not live during his presidency or do not know
much about him.
The fourth reason for Reagan's popularity is that he is perceived to have drastically improved the
US economy and lives of Americans. One of the ways to understand this is by comparing the shape
of the US economy when he took office to its shape when he left. The US
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Family Practitioner Personal Statement
As I stepped off the plane for the first time at Maurice Bishop International Airport on the small
island of Grenada I had no idea where the next four years would take me. I was just a young man
from a small town in rural Iowa who had never lived outside of the United States, setting out on an
adventure to pursue a degree in medicine. While working at a number of local health fairs on the
island, I was able to spend a lot of time interacting with members of the community discussing their
personal struggles with health. For many of my patients it was a poor understanding of how to
maintain a healthy lifestyle or a lack of resources, while others were afraid of the stigma associated
with disease and mental health. Though my time in Grenada was short, it was interactions such as
these that continue to motivate me to focus on primary care, preventative medicine, and decreasing
disparities in healthcare.
Entering my clinical years brought along with it an entirely new set of challenges, but I was
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Formerly a student athlete, I am well accustomed to working as a member of a team and
understanding that each individual has an important role to play when working towards a common
goal. My background in public health has helped me discern that an individual's health involves
much more than their genetic and physiologic profile. Moreover, it has given me the skills necessary
to reach not only my patients, but also the community as a whole. Furthermore, as a graduate of St.
George's University I've had the unique privilege to work alongside students and faculty from over
140 countries around the world. This experience has allowed me to cultivate a much broader
worldview, and to develop the skills necessary to practice medicine in the ever diversifying
communities of
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The US Invasion of Grenada Essay
The U.S invasion of Grenada, also known as Operation Urgent Fury was an invasion of the
Caribbean island nation by forces led by the United States. It resulted into victory for the United
States in just a few weeks . Grenada is a nation inhabited by approximately 91,000 people. The
invasion was prompted by a military coup, which ousted the revolutionary government, it restored
the constitutional government. The invasion was also as a response to the request for help by the
Organization of American States (OAS). The official reason given by the U.S government for the
invasion was the presence of approximately eight hundred American students at the True Blue
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A four day full curfew was declared, anybody found on the street during this period would be shot
on sight. It has been revealed that the Governor General appealed for the invasion via diplomatic
channels (Martin, Doughlas). American officials cited the building of the over 9,000 feet long Point
Salines International Airport as a project meant to facilitate the conduit of soviet arms into the
region. The U.S government felt that the "Soviet–Cuban militarization" of Grenada was a significant
security threat, as proven by the abnormally long runway under construction at the airport.
Intelligence sources also indicated soviet interest in the island. The American students were the most
mentioned as the factor that tipped the scales.
The invasion commenced at 0500 hours on the morning of 25th October 1983. This was after the
forces took off from the Grantley Adams International Airport in the neighboring Barbados islands
after a refueling stopover. The Commander of the American forces during the invasion was Joseph
Metcalph III. The U.S forces comprised of elements from the branches of military service, along
with several special operations teams. The total number of American troops was approximately
7,000; this was bolstered by 300 troops obtained from the Organization of American States. They
were resisted by approximately 1,500 Grenadian troops, together with approximately 700 Cuban
personnel.
It is said that the defenders were ready for the invasion;
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It Is Important That Health Care Services Are Of High Quality
It is important that health care services are of high quality in order to achieve the best health
outcomes of individuals or patients. The achievement of health equity can increase the health quality
living and foster healthy lifestyle, thus eliminating health care disparities ("American Public health
Association", 2015). For a nation to be prosperous and continue thieving the health of the people is
immensely important. "A nation's collective health bears both an economic and human cost"
(National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, n.d.p.1). According to "National Association of
Chronic Disease Directors" (n.d), "Poor health of a population or an unhealthy nation can exert
tremendous force on employment rates, interest costs and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net
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In other words, improved and quality care systems would result in achieving better health outcomes
of individuals, at the same time avoiding unnecessary expenses and spending. As McClellan (2013)
pointed out, "expanding health insurance coverage to promote access and the attempt to lower costs
by cutting prices or covered services would not always guarantee the best health outcomes." As a
matter of fact, what is essential is the improvement on how care is delivered.
Policies for greater efficiency of the health delivery system of Grenada
I propose that all Grenadians should invest in a plan that would promote greater efficiency of the
health care delivery system. I recommend that the Gaps in national leadership should be reformed.
In other words, the responsibility for high quality in the health system should be distributed between
the government and an authorized organization. The government should establish an organization
that deals strictly with health care delivery standard. This organization would lead the quality
agenda on the behalf of the government. The organization can fall under the department of health. It
can be publicly funded through taxation and also a small section of the budget should be allocated
towards it
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Operation Urgent Fury Research Paper
November 2nd 1983 marked the official end of combat operations in Grenada. It was on this day
that Admiral Wesley L. McDonald appointed Major General Edward Trobaugh as the Commander
of Combined Forces Grenada. Although combat operations had ceased, there was still a lot of work
required before Operation Urgent Fury would be complete. The 82nd Airborne Division, which
peaked at 6000 Soldiers on November 3rd, would not completely redeploy until the new Grenadian
government was set up and operational. This task took exactly 48 days and the last unit from the
82nd Airborne Division landed at Fort Bragg on 12 December 1983. During this time, Soldiers from
the 82nd Airborne Division were responsible for securing the captured enemy forces prior to
returning them to Cuba and guarding both the Cuban and Soviet Embassies in an attempt to prevent
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Armed Forces Soldiers participated in Operation Urgent Fury alongside of 353 Caribbean allied
Soldiers up against Grenadian Forces estimated to give little opposition. The original intelligence
estimates turned out to be incorrect, supplemented with Cuban Army the enemy force was much
larger and better equipped than originally thought. After the dust cleared, U.S. forces suffered 19
killed in action and 116 wounded in action. Enemy casualties included 25 Cuban and 45 Grenadian
forces killed in action, 59 Cuban and 358 Grenadian forces wounded in action, and 638 Cuban
Soldiers captured. Throughout the operation, coordination between joint forces was lacking to say
the least. Each branch of service operated with its own set of communication equipment, which
resulted in ground units not being able to talk to each other. Examples of this are the accidental
bombing of a hospital located next to Fort Frederick resulting in the deaths of 18 civilian patients as
well as the bombing of a Brigade headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division wounding 18
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Theu.s. Invasion Of Grenada
The U.S. invasion of Grenada was the first major U.S. military operation ever since the end of the
Vietnam War. Undeniably, many have concluded that it may have in part been an assessment of the
purported "Vietnam syndrome," the alleged condition that makes it problematic for the American
public to support U.S. military interference deprived of a just cause. As with Iraq, the early defences
for the invasion proved to be either extremely debatable or obviously false, hitherto it still received
bipartisan support in Congress and the approval of nearly two–thirds of the American public. The
invasion of Grenada by the U.S was very unusual compared to other 20th century wars. It was by far
the easiest, shortest and most successful invasion for the United States during the 20th century
period. The United States intervention in Grenada has been characterised by some as a rescue
mission, by others an act of aggression. Therefore the purpose of this essay is to analyse and
examine the reasons and causes behind the U.S. led invasion into Grenada during the latter part of
1983, as well as the consequences faced by both the United States government and the people of
Grenada. The Grenada Invasion also Codenamed Operation Urgent Fury, was the U.S. decision to
invade Grenada after the overthrow and subsequent killing of the Grenadian President Maurice
Bishop evoked widespread criticism from several different outlets (Green, 2013). Recognizing such
outlooks, this essay also seek to examine
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Description of Three Homosexual Potential Veterinarian...
Veterinarians have one of the most diverse roles to play in society. Not only do they participate in
improving the health of animals and ensuring their welfare, they also play an important role in the
lives of humans – especially that pertaining to public health and safety. Choosing the optimal
candidate for a veterinary position is therefore a difficult decision. The person must be able to
handle all the differing roles of a veterinarian, not just one or two. When given the choice of three
candidates, it may be a difficult decision for an employer to ethically choose the best candidate to
fill the position in the practice, but it must be done. Ethical considerations for these candidates will
be based mostly on American law with Grenadian law used as well when possible. Before
proceeding further with the discussion, it is necessary to describe the candidates who applied. The
first applicant is a veterinarian who has recently graduated and is well–known to the employer as he
has spent a lot of time at the practice. His family is also familiar to the employer. The second
candidate is a veterinary specialist who has possibly participated in self–harm activities and is
returning from a career break that he took because he was severely stressed. The last candidate
appears to be the perfect choice but his appearance and attire go against the policy of the practice.
All of the candidates are also homosexual. Before considering the choices an employer must make
in order to
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Essay The U.S. Invasion of Grenada
The U.S. Invasion of Grenada
The U.S. invasion of Grenada and the fall of its Marxist government can be viewed as part of a
greater regional conflict. This conflict involved the U.S. and it's Central American and Caribbean
allies on one side and Fidel Castro's Cuba, the Sandinista government of Nicaragua and Marxist
guerrilla armies on the other. President Reagan and his administration were somewhat worried that
the Marxist government of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop was allowing Cuba to gain influence in
Grenada. The fact that Grenada constructed a military–grade airport with Cuban military engineers
really was a red flag for President Reagan to take charge. Apparently, there were a lot of soviet
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The students would have been in grave danger if they were not rescued so quickly. Think about how
the Marxist leftist thugs would have treated them if they had gotten to them first. The medical
students were a perfect target for terrorist activity. For the Americans living there, they endured a
high degree of anxiety because the new rulers of Grenada had imposed a 24–hour curfew and had
ordered violators to be shot on sight. The Americans wanted out, and Reagan did come trough for
them. They were seized upon arrival of the 1900 troops.
This war received a lot of attention nationally as well, as internationally. On a national level
Americans were mostly supportive because of the buzz on the Cuban built airstrip and its hundreds
of Cuban "worker–fighters" that were claimed to be "looming at their back door."
Americans felt threatened by the soviet weapons being stored at the new "Cuban built" airport in
Grenada. On an international level the U.S. was not fairing so well. Europeans were not at all happy
with Reagan's self– absorbed decision. Leaders across the world were alarmed as well as
embarrasses that President Reagan would take such a drastic action after consulting with only one
partner, Britain. In fact Britain was involved in the situation only to be ignored. Margaret Thatcher
advised President Reagan to lay low in the situation, that military action seemed unwarranted. He
did not listen.
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Ronald W. Reagan And The Invasion Of Grenada
In the year of 1981 Ronald W. Reagan just started his term in office as president. He was president
from 1981–1989. He was the 40th president of the United States Of America. He was also an actor
for many years. He was born on February 6,1911 and died on June 5,2004. In the year of 1983 the
Invasion Of Grenada started. The Invasion of Grenada was an invasion the United States had led on
a caribbean island with the population of about 91,000. This invasion resulted in a victory for the
United States. In 1982 a new T.V. series was made and it was called Knight Rider. It was originally
broadcasted on NBC from 1982–1986. The show stars David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight , a high
tech modern crime fighter assisted by KITT, a self–aware and nearly
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Us Invade Grenada Research Paper
#1. U.S invades Grenada in 1983 The United States invades Grenada on the caribbean island and
did you know that population was about 91,000 and it's also the north Venezuela. The United states
led the victory the leader of the Grenada was Maurice Bishop the invasion began six days after
Bishop's death at the start of the day President Ronald Reagan has made a threat to the caribbean
nation of grenada they was nearly 1,000 Americans that was americans was in grenada at the time
President Reagan Ordered Almost 2,000 troop to invade Grenada. 9/11 #2. The Reason Why I
Choose 9/11 is because it was the most devastating thing that happen to America Kids and parents
all have been separated from their loved ones schools and buildings have all been tore down . ...
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There was also a policy in 1899 where all nations could make trades in China. The US built the
Panama Canal for a quicker way to travel from the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic. On January 1917
Germans said that their submarines would sink any ship in British waters. After World War I there
was a meeting held to bring cooperation and peace to the world. #8. The 1920s was when they
started to invent things. Robert Goddard invented the liquid fueled rocket (cars). Garrett Morgan
invented the stop signs in 1923. The first television broadcast showed in Washington D.C. The 20s
was a social and dramatic change. In the 1920s people had more money to spend. People started
going to the movies more. Jazz music started playing at clubs. During the 1920s the 18th
Amendment banned drinking alcohol and selling it at 12 am. The worlds wealth doubled between
1920–1929. A lot of americans do not like this new culture. #9. A gap grew between rich and poor as
urbanization grew. They forced Native Americans to live on reservations to fix frontier problems.
The frontier shifted while settlers moved in. Barbed wires and fences ended cattle. Andrew Carnegie
bought libraries and schools. Business had
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Describe The Quaternary Clay Formation
Whitlatch outlays on maps where the clay resrouces are. Quaternary clays are residual at 0–10 ft
thick, alluvium at 0–150 ft thick with sand and gravel mixed within, and Loess at 0–100 ft thick,
which is a gray to yellowish–brown (used in Memphis for brick). Tertiary clays are located in the
Jackson and Grenada formations. The clays here have a thickness of about 100–200 feet. The
Jackson formation has brown, yell, red, to fine coarse grain sands. The grenada formation has
brown, yellow, red, fine to coarse grain sands, along with small gravel with clay lenses. High grade
pottery clay exist here as well. Porters creek clay is the last member of early Tertiary age. It is light
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A couple members of the Ripley formation include the Mcnairy Sand member and the Coon Creek
Tongue. The McNairy formation has cross bedding of medium to fine grain sand, intercalated clay
lenses, and layers of iron– cemented sandstone. The Coon Creek Tongue of the Ripley Formation is
blackish to greenish ferruginous, carbonaceous, and glauconitic sandy marble, containing marine
fauna. Here there are no clays of value. (Whitlatch, 1940, p. 44) . The Eutaw Formation has a
thickness of is comprised of fine to medium grain sand and lignitic clays of various colors. The clay
is usually contaminated by iron oxide. (Whitlatch, 1940, p.44). The Tuscaloosa Formation is water
warn, well rounded chert. The clays are sandy and used for low grade fire–clay (Whitlatch, 1940, p.
44) West TN is divided into the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and the Pleatue Slope of West TN. It has
sandy clay deposits along with sand beds, marshy, and many lakes exist. The Alluvial Plain expands
from the Miss. River to the Bluffs. The Plateau slope goes from the west part of the Tn river valley ,
to the Miss River Bluffs. It is comprised of mostly gravel, sand, silt , and clay, with a rolling hill
type
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Operation Urgent Fury Essay
On October 25, 1983, the President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan, along with the
United States Military, organized a mission known as Operation Urgent Fury. Their mission was to
stop a Cuban inspired coupe and also to rescue stranded American students on the island of
Grenada. Grenada, a small Caribbean island in the lesser Antilles is well known for their spices,
their tropical climate, and being the smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere, was
about to face the United State's in one of the shortest wars of the twentieth century. This was also
the United State's most recent war after their failure in the Vietnam War. The mission in Grenada
took a total of four days to complete, resulting in the deaths of nineteen American soldiers, forty–
five Grenadians, and twenty–four Cubans. Although the operation was short and the casualties were
small compared to previous conflicts with the United States, the impact it left on the tiny country of
Grenada, as well as the rest of the Caribbean was quite large, strangling the spread of communism in
the backdoor of the United States. The successful invasion of Grenada eventually lead to the small
island no longer being under Communist rule, and once again having their own prime minister. This
then strengthened America's influence of foreign governments, creating a democratic government in
Grenada. Grenada, like many Caribbean islands, had a large amount of its history shrouded in
slavery. It was not until
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The Invasion of Grenada
The invasion of Grenada also know as "Operation Urgent Fury" was a U.S invasion to the Grenada
Island in 1983 that Overthrew the communist government in favor of a pro–Western one in a period
of less than two months. On October 13, President Reagan was made aware of possible trouble in
Granada. Deputy Prime Minister Bernard Coard had removed Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and
recognized military rule. Six days later, Bishop was murdered. Bishop was a socialist and had bonds
with Cuba; he spent his time making Grenada wholly socialist and encouraged development in the
private sector to make the island a current traveler destination. With this in mind president Reagan
was highly concerned. The president had two main reasons for the invasion; the first one was to
protect the American lives in the island after military cup and a massive killing of people, and the
second one was the fact of the Granada relations with Cuba and possible spread of communism.
Even that this invasion had a huge impact in the way that the American army operates and it
prevented the extent of communist's governments in the western hemisphere; this invasion is not
popular for the American population, the average American citizen is not interested in Grenada
invasion most of them tend to confuse it with others invasions or just did not remember anything
about it, only a PHD in history knew about the theme and even if the other interviewed had an idea
about the operation, they had to make sure on the
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Reagan Administration's Foreign Policy in Latin America...
Reagan Administration's Foreign Policy in Latin America
Throughout the Cold War the United States considered the installation in Latin America of radical
regimes–socialist, Marxist–Leninist, or "leftist" in any way– to be utterly intolerable. Any such
development would represent an advance for the communist cause and a vital loss for the West.
Acceptance of this outcome could weaken the credibility of the United States as the leader of the
west and as a rival for the USSR. In the eyes of Cold Warriors, the consolidation of any left–wing
regime in the Western Hemisphere would have dire and perilous implications for U.S. national
security and for the global distribution of power. It was therefore crucial to resist this possibility by
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The next day Reagan signed an executive order approving the invasion. A combined force of 1,900
US Marines and army airborne troops launched an assault on Grenada. All significant military
objectives were achieved in roughly 36 hours. Reagan justified the operation as an effort to protect
US citizens whose safety was threatened because "a gang of leftist thugs" (Lake 182) had seized
power to forestall further chaos, and assist in restoration of democracy.
In El Salvador, a mountainous coffee–growing country of 5 million citizens was ruled by an unholy
alliance of large–scale landowners and military officers. Acceleration of agriculture exports during
the 1960's led to an increased concentration of rural holdings by large–scale landowners and in turn
increased the percentage of peasants who had no land at all. A reformist challenge to the status quo
came through the Christian Democratic Party, under the leadership of José Duarte. As mayor of San
Salvador, Duarte built strong connections with intellectuals, professionals, and other middle–class
groups that if the military hadn't interfered and imposed dictatorial rule he would have surely won
the election for presidency in 1972. Fake elections in 1977 led to the installation of General Carlos
Humberto Romero as president, who imposed a law to defend and guarantee public order. Duarte
himself was imprisoned, tortured, and exiled but never fled to the hills. A
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Nutmeg in Grenada, The Many Sides of Black Gold Essay
Nutmeg – The Many Sides of Black Gold
There is something found in this particular island that can be used to flavour and prepare certain
foods, used in several medical remedies and also be used as psychoactive drug. With these uses only
a sample of the overall uses, it is no surprise that in Grenadians refer to this as 'Black Gold.' It is so
important to this particular country, that if it wasn't for a few natural disasters, Grenada will still
have its place among the top producers of this product, number two to be specific. I am sure that all
the Grenadians in this class have figured out to what I am referring, if you haven't yet it is none
other than the 'Nutmeg'. Good afternoon Mr Charles, T.A.'s and fellow classmates, my purpose
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Also according to the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, a respected guide to alternative medicine,
nutmeg has been proven to improve such conditions as rheumatism, nausea, diarrhoea and has other
therapeutic applications. This is evident in the medicated spray 'Nutmed' produced locally in
Grenada, whose main ingredients include none other than the nutmeg. This spray is used to relieve
joint pains, muscle pains and other aches associated with arthritis.
Now for the side of nutmeg of which I'm sure most of you were not aware. Did you know that
nutmeg can be considered a drug due to the effects it has on the human mind? Nutmeg contains the
psychoactive ingredient myristicin, which belongs to the deliriant drug family. Due to the presence
of this ingredient, a tablespoon of fresh ground nutmeg can indeed get you high! But warning, this is
not any normal high. A high off of nutmeg can range from a mild high similar to marijuana to a
crazy 'trip' coupled with auditory and visual hallucinations, closed–eye visuals and shifts in
perception. It possible for a person to still feel the effects of a nutmeg high after as much as five
days. With all this is mind, it is fair to say that nutmeg is not something to play with.
Now that you have seen the many sides of the nutmeg, I am sure you all will appreciate its mystery
and power. I am sure you have a new found respect for the nutmeg
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Analysis Of Kenneth D Scott Jr.
Grenada, Senior Seminar Paper
Kenneth D Scott Jr.
SUNY Old Westbury
The specific group that is being studied is Grenadians, mainly Grenadian Americans. Unfortunately
due to its small size, there are not a lot of records of Grenadians immigrating to the US until around
1950. During that time there was a huge influx of Grenadian women looking to start their lives
anew. Still then the number of Grenadians emigrating weren't as great in reference to the other
Caribbean countries. After the passing of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (Hart–Celler
Act), it increased the amount of people allowed to emigrate from Caribbean countries (Love–
Andrews, 2003). Unlike some countries people leaving Grenada to live in America wasn't
necessarily for economic reasons. One of the main reasons is because of the communist views of the
government during the 70s and 80s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community
Survey (ACS) 2006–2010, the total amount of Grenadian Americans in the US is approximately
28,488. Most of the Grenadians in America are in New York at approximate 19,175. Throughout
America there are about 1,232 Grenadians in New Jersey, 1,203 in Maryland and 2,357 in Florida.
Compared to the estimated 19 million New Yorkers, .1% of them are Grenadian. In New York, most
of the Grenadians live in Brooklyn. There are about 14,956 Grenadians in Brooklyn and 1,509 in
Queens. This leaves an estimated 2,710 that are either upstate NY or spread out
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Morgan Freeman: A Hero Without A Cape Morgan Freeman an actor, director, and narrator who has
been in at least 87 films and is considered to be one of the most inspirational actors on and off the
screen ("Morgan Freeman: Charity Work & Causes."). Freeman had his first big break when he got
one of the leading roles in Who says I can't ride a rainbow which led him to get minor roles in small
films which later helped him to land major roles in Hollywood ("Morgan Freeman."). He has won
numerous awards in his years of acting but one of his most significant has been a Golden Globe
Award for Best Actor. Morgan Freeman easily has a net worth of 200 million dollars yet he does not
dwell on that. With his net worth, he has dedicated most of his time to donate to charities and help
other people in need. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
"This initiative will enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to
victims of Hurricane Katrina as well as the thousands of other disasters that the Red Cross responds
to each year." ("Morgan Freeman's Red Cross Auction for Katrina Victims at Charity Folks.").
96.5%–100% of the auction's funds did go out directly to the Relief Fund to help out all of the
people in need. Freeman even auctioned off a screening to his used to be new movie An Unfinished
Life with a multitude of other items that he has donated in. Morgan Freeman used his time and
money to help and donate for people to get encouraged, stronger, and get the supplies they
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  • 2. Sex Is AAnd A Primary Form Of Marketing Based on recent studies, in today's society, sex is overrated and a primary form of marketing. Most pre–teens and teenagers learn about sex and sexual activities on social media, beating the classrooms and parents to the "the birds and the bees" talk. The health and family life education course in most secondary schools, just give sample of sex education and not the raw truth. Sex is natural and it is an aspect of life. Everyone must engage in some form of sexual activity at least once or more, in their lifetime. However, educating youths about the sex is required. Sex has many pros as well as cons and students are entitled to learn about it before they engage in sexual acts; which often leads to dishonorable situations. My proposal is issued to the Government of Grenada. This is a solicited proposal. This proposal is for the implementation of sexual education programs and disregard the "HFLE" subject in secondary schools. This sexuality education program would be called "Get Real." The "Get Real" program setting would be in every secondary and tertiary level schools within the island of Grenada. It will be a one–period (thirty–five minutes) course. Students' ages will range from 12–19. Get real, should be offered every first term of the school year and should be a mandatory subject for all entering students. At this time, students' minds would be open, fresh and ready to absorb knowledge. Also, the earlier the better. This will allow them to refrain ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Compare And Contrast Canada Vs Grenaada Canada vs Grenada Canada, a large, popular and flourishing country compared to Grenada, a tiny, comfortable and stable country, how different could they be? To put the size into perspective, Grenada is barely the size of Toronto and Toronto has a larger population. While Grenada has some very clear occupational paths due to its close knit nature, Canada however has many different occupational paths due to its diverse society. Although both country's educational systems are similar. The differences come from how the young adults and families of each country choose to act post secondary. The biggest differences between families in Grenada and Canada can be most seen in the areas of their geographic and population differences, post–secondary ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... If one were to look at similarities, it would be more reasonable to compare Grenada and Toronto, however since Toronto does not represent Canada, there are mostly differences. One of the differences that differentiate each country so largely, are the differences in education. In terms of quality, quantity, and popularity, Canada outclasses Grenada by a landslide. St. George is one of the main universities provided in Grenada and, "6,022 students attended St. George's University in 2016" (University, S. 2018). However, "Grenada has a 76.87% net enrollment rate" (Grenada | Factsheets | Youthpolicy.org. 2018), which is not too bad, all things considered. While, education up until post–secondary is free, it is not enforced the same way education is enforced in Canada. Due to this and the higher class culture in Canada, it is obvious that Canada would have a higher quality of education. Canadian education is incredible, there is a large list of outstanding universities that have many international students attending, for example, Ryerson, UoFT, UBC and Waterloo. After education, the next step is to get a job so that one can earn money. Grenada has a multitude of occupational choices, but there are a few that make up the majority, "service industries account for 29 percent of the labor force, followed by agriculture with 17 percent and construction with ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. U.s. President 's National Policy Public approval has always been an essential part of the American Presidency. But times have changed and today U.S. Presidents make public appearances to make sure that the public approval rating of them is favorable. These public appearances allow the president to show off positive characteristics like integrity and courage which makes the President likeable to the American people. The president's public displays to the American people has essentially turned him into a spectacle. The change of the Presidential image into to a public spectacle is being used by modern presidents as a propaganda tool that helps them to implement each U.S. president's national policy. One of the best examples of the Presidential spectacle being used as a propaganda tool was during the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Reagan was elected into office at a time when the preceding President, Jimmy Carter, received disapproval from the American public because he was perceived as weak due to his mishandling of the Iranian hostage crisis. Reagan used Jimmy Carter's poor approval rating to his advantage and was able to portray himself as a strong masculine leader to the public. The media showed images to the public of Reagan riding horses and exercising, which defined him as a spectacle who was a strong militant leader. Reagan's image as a strong leader helped him to achieve public approval for military intervention in Grenada. Grenada was a socialist state in the Caribbean and the Reagan administration ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Toast Island Research Paper Flag The flag of toast island has the Union Jack flag and a white and pink striped flag. Its has the Union Jack Flag because they were influenced by the "third" British Empire. The pink represent their cherry blossoms and the white stands for pure and perfection. This flag was waving in the air ever since 2004 and created by the Order in Council. Government The of government is Toast Island is a Monarchy and it's limited. They have a Queen and a prime minister. The Queen isn't in the country but the prime minister is. The Queen name is Queen Elizabeth II and the prime minister name is Brock Lee. The Queen is still the queen until she passes away and the prime minister will have 4 years in office and could get re–elected for another 4 years ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This allow citizens to buy what they want and or create business and they pay them fairly. There is little government intervention or central planning. The major export in this country is Gold because there are so many of them below the feets of Toast Islanders. Traditions One of our tradition is celebrating our national holiday: Beginnings. Beginnings is when locals receive time off from work, eat chocolate and release thousands of sky lanterns in the air. They day is celebrated on December 21. This day is when they announced Toast Island to be an official country. The meaning of the lanterns is to represent light going through the darkest day. Religion In Toast Islands, the first settlers were Christian. Because of this, the amount of people who follow the christian faith dramatically increased as the year went by. But as the country starts developing, more people with different religion came to the island. With all these people, Toast Islanders has the freedom of religion and the religion of Toast Islands is a variety. Language The National Language of Toast Islands is English. The language is English because the first settlers spoke English and so it spreaded out. But overall people all over the world come here so English isn't the only language you will be hearing when your in Toast ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. International Atomic Energy Agency : Indo Pakistani Arms Race International Atomic Energy Agency The Indo–Pakistani Arms Race Grenada Huntington Beach High School MUN: The Indo–Pakistani Arms Race I. Brief Background of the Topic The Indo– Pakistani conflict began at around 1947. During the British colonial rule, Indian and Muslim nationalism resulted in the conflict between India and Pakistan. The conflict was mostly between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim Leagfue. As the British retreated after the end of World War II, the British government advised, before its departure, that the two organizations should cooperate and draft a constitutional framework. However, due to bitter tensions, they refused to cooperate. As a result, the British implemented its own plan on these two ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This was necessary because in South Asia, in order to sustain life, the basin irrigation system of Indus was crucial for ecology. Despite their past, these two countries managed to cooperate because if they had not done so, these two countries would've suffered from a very problematic consequence. This reveals India and Pakistan's capabilities of overcoming difficult hindrances to attain mutual goals. Unfortunately, a few years later, at around 1945, the Second Kashmir War began when Pakistan attempt to force India to concede their land (Jammu and Kashmir) by provoking an uprising. India responded by attacking Kashmir all the way across into Pakistan. Pakistan, due to its lack of troops and munitions, had a tremendous amount of difficulty, during the war. Throughout the years, several conflicts and wars continued to occur between these two nations. In 1998, the Bharatya Janata Party (BJP), a Hindu party, formed a national government. It attempted to strength India's national security by testing nuclear weapons. However, Pakistan responded by testing nuclear weapons of their own. This sparked the arms conflict between India and Pakistan. The Indo–Pakistani arms race is affecting countries globally because it has the capability of beginning a nuclear war. Currently, as India strengthens its bond with the United States, Pakistan is gradually becoming closer to two powerful nations: Russia and China. If Pakistan and India were to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. The Pros And Cons Of American Intervention In Grenada International law generally prohibits intervention affairs of other countries, which in this context means an act which is more than any intervention and stronger than mediation or diplomatic proposal. Which included in the general prohibition of interference contrary to the interests of the countries concerned and as explained by the International Court of Justice in 1986 in the case of Nicaragua v United State of America, the intervention was almost always accompanied by the form or the implications of action to disrupt the country's political independence concerned. America is one of the countries which often intervenes in the other countries, various kinds of interventions have been done by Americans, including one of them is Grenada. The questions are, what triggered the American intervention against grenada? how the condition grenada after receiving the intervention of America? Is the American intervention is the appropriate action to help grenada? So in this following essay the Main focus is talk about the type of intervention imposed by American as a superpower to Grenada. Key words: America intervention, Grenada, type of Intervention, superpowers. Introduction They call Urgent Fury, events that trigger US intervention in Grenada. Genesis began long ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... intervention was very controversial thing and how is U.S domestic Reactions to the Intervention, despite efforts made to describe the operation of the Reagan administration Grenada as a humanitarian rescue mission, the response by a friendly democratic neighbors to the urgent request for help, and successfully thwart Soviet–colony Cuba, US public support for that rapid intervention, conclusive, and relatively free of charge. Some poll confirms the overwhelming support of the American public operation. Many Americans believe that the intervention showed that the United States has overcome the "Vietnam syndrome," ie, the reluctance to use military force to defend US interests and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. What Is The New York City Intriversity In New York City? The diversity in New York City intrigues me. New York City has millions of people of different backgrounds, ethnicity, and culture. People can never feel overwhelmed with loneliness while living in New York City. For example, while living in New York City many people have the opportunity to visit China without traveling. Many people in New York City have the opportunity to take the train. Which is, available 24 hours to Chinatown located on canal street. New York City is most definitely the city that does not sleep. The lights are always shining in New York City and there is always something to do. The diversity in New York City is shown in the West Indian Caribbean Carnival Parade.Many Caribbean people from distinct backgrounds come together and celebrate. The various flags and costumes convey the distinct backgrounds. There were people from Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, and the Bahamas. The bountiful of costumes, dance and music can make one entice. There was J'ouvert which is where people dance to soca music and pain themselves. Overall this is a yearly experience where people can come together with people from distinct backgrounds and enjoy themselves.I remember going to Grenada day in Brooklyn last year. Being born in Grenada and learning that New York City actually has celebrations to let others learn about my culture makes me enthusiastic to state what New York City has to offers. In Grenada day hundreds of people get to taste all the different foods, snacks, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles : Observation 1st DISEC Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Grenada POSITION PAPER ON UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES I. Background Years before the first manned airplane flight on December 17, 1903, technology that is used in UAVs today, was being used for combat and surveillance. During World War I, the first UAVs took flight in the United States. Although the success of UAVs in test flights was irregular and different, the military recognized their potential. For more than ten years after World War I, the development of unmanned air vehicles in the U.S. started. During World War II, Germany 's innovative V–1 demonstrated a great and scary threat as well as the power that a UAV could pose in combat. America 's attempts to eradicate the V–1 laid the beginning for UAV programs in the U.S. From early use as target drones and remotely piloted combat vehicles, UAVs took on a new role during the Vietnam War, surveillance. The success of the UAVs continued through the end of the Vietnam War. But later in the 1970s, while other countries began to develop their own advanced UAVs, the U.S. began to find interests in other kinds of UAVs. During the 1970s and 1980s, the Israeli Air Force, an aggressive drone developer, made several important new UAVs, of which were later copied into that of many other countries' designs. That list included the U.S and its nuclear weapon designs. UAVs have an important position in military arsenals today, from the U.S. and Europe to Asia and the Middle East . One year before the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Operation Urgent Fury Essay An Evaluation of Operation Urgent Fury and How the Utilization of Intelligence Assets May Have Changed the Outcome Operation Urgent Fury was a response by the U.S. government to the socio–political situation happening at the time on the island of Grenada. Due to anti–government upheaval, a growing communist presence in the area and a significant number of Americans on the island, the Reagan administration felt the need to intervene with military force to normalize the situation. Operation Urgent Fury could have been more successful if U.S. forces had sufficient intelligence to include enemy disposition, adequate maps and known locations of all the U.S. medical students located on and outside of the campus St. George's University Medical ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... After the execution of Bishop, Hudson Austin, an early member of the NJM and now head of the military forces of Grenada disbanded the PRG and formed the RMC to rule until the country returned to normalcy. The military government lasted for six days until the United States invaded Grenada on October 25, 1983. The United States had grown increasingly uneasy about the expansion of Soviet and Cuban influence in the Caribbean and in Grenada in particular. With the building of a new airport with a 9,000–foot runway that could be used for Soviet or Cuban military operations, President Ronald Reagan decided to invade the island, not only to rescue U.S. citizens but, also restore democracy and eliminate a growing communist presence. Operation Urgent Fury joint task force was commanded by Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, USN, Commander, Second Fleet. It included elements of army, navy air force and marines. Initially, Air Force E–3 AWACS and F–15 fighters patrolled the Caribbean Sea North and West of Grenada to detect any air and sea movement from Cuba. At the same time, USAF recon aircraft flew over Grenada to compile ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. It Is Important That Health Care Services Are Of High Quality It is important that health care services are of high quality in order to achieve the best health outcomes of individuals or patients. The achievement of health equity can increase the health quality living and foster healthy lifestyle, thus eliminating health care disparities ("American Public health Association", 2015). For a nation to be prosperous and continue thieving the health of the people is immensely important. "A nation's collective health bears both an economic and human cost" (National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, n.d.p.1). According to "National Association of Chronic Disease Directors" (n.d), "Poor health of a population or an unhealthy nation can exert tremendous force on employment rates, interest costs and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In other words, improved and quality care systems would result in achieving better health outcomes of individuals, at the same time avoiding unnecessary expenses and spending. As McClellan (2013) pointed out, "expanding health insurance coverage to promote access and the attempt to lower costs by cutting prices or covered services would not always guarantee the best health outcomes." As a matter of fact, what is essential is the improvement on how care is delivered. Policies for greater efficiency of the health delivery system of Grenada I propose that all Grenadians should invest in a plan that would promote greater efficiency of the health care delivery system. I recommend that the Gaps in national leadership should be reformed. In other words, the responsibility for high quality in the health system should be distributed between the government and an authorized organization. The government should establish an organization that deals strictly with health care delivery standard. This organization would lead the quality agenda on the behalf of the government. The organization can fall under the department of health. It can be publicly funded through taxation and also a small section of the budget should be allocated towards it ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. The Importance Of Education In Education Thank you for responding to my email. I appreciate your candid advice and will do all I can to follow same. In response to your questions, I will like to give you a bit of background on the current education gaps existing in Grenada. This will give you a sense of what my research interests are. As outlined in my CV, I teach at the lone community college in Grenada. The college offers courses at the associate degree and certificate levels. The arm of the college that I currently teach is vocational in nature. With that said, a large majority of students who enroll in vocational programs are those who were unsuccessful in gaining admission to their programs of choice. The department enrolls over 200 students each year in full–time certificate programs like office administration, welding, auto repair and building trades. Admission requirements are not stringent as compared to degree programs. Consequently, lecturers have noted and are continuing to observe huge gaps in the subjects, English Language and Mathematics. In fact, statistics from the high school exit examination unit, the Caribbean Examination Council proves this theory. According to the 2017 examination results, 1530 entrants sat the Mathematics exit exam. From that number, 35.61 % passed the exam recording a decrease from 38.23% in 2016.Alternately, of the 1702 entrants who sat the English Language assessment, 56.98% passed which was a decline of 7.47% from the previous year. Interestingly, similar trends were ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Ronald Reagan Deployed Troops In Grenada On October 25, 1983 Ronald Reagan sent 1,000 troops to the island of Grenada to ensure the safety of Americans studying medicine in the local hospital. In 1979, Maurice Bishop took power in Grenada and had close relations with Cuba which was communist. Bishops was then assassinated by Bernard Coard who established a communist government. This is the reason that Reagan deployed troops in Grenada. He didn't want the influence of a Marxist government on the Americans. Many Americans were unsure of the invasion. But Reagan saw it as a victory because they were able to "roll back" Communist influence in the area. Coard's government fell apart and the US brought in a leader who was approved by the United States. We also brought back the Grenada ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Commander's Intent The commander's intent is a critical part of mission command. The commander, through the commander's intent, must blend the art of command and the science of control that integrates all joint warfighting functions. ADM Wesley McDonald, Commander US Atlantic Command (LANTCOM), failed to convey the commander's intent to the joint force for Operation Urgent Fury. This failure promoted misunderstanding and mutual trust issues among the joint force that affected the integration of joint functions such as intelligence and sustainment. ADM McDonald failed to clearly and concisely convey his commander's intent express to the joint force. The commander must clearly and concisely express what the force must do and the conditions the force must ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... When planning for joint operations, Commanders must include all services and multinational partners to promote understanding. A joint force that understands the capabilities and limitations among the force builds trust across the force. LANTCOM command did not foster a climate of mutual trust during Operation Urgent Fury. Trust is essential element during operations. Senior leader must trust the abilities of subordinates and subordinates must have trust in senior leaders. The lack of mutual trust began at the senior level of military command and continued during the execution of Operation Urgent Fury. The JCS rejected LANCOM's attempts to blend ground forces and established boundary lines between ground forces. Additionally, subordinate commanders did not trust the LANTCOM. During the initial ground operations, a brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division came under attack. Instead of requesting reinforcements through joint operation channels, the request for reinforcement went directly to the 82nd Airborne Division rear staff. Mutual trust is difficult to build during operations. US armed forces must seek every opportunity to conduct joint training exercises to build mutual trust before operations. Joint exercises develop habitual relationships among the services and promote mutual trust. The lack of mutual trust not only affects command and control but other joint function such as intelligence. LANTCOM failed to coordinate and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. My Experience In My Life The summer after freshman year, I went on a journey that completely changed my life forever and opened a whole new door to my life. My four weeks in Grenada, Nicaragua, put me in situations that not many freshmen get to experience at home. During this experience, I was able to do lots of community service, visit students at their school, play games with kids, and of course, study Spanish. As you can imagine, I did not jump for joy when I first heard about going to a foreign country by myself for four weeks. This was a moment where I had to take a leap of faith and step out of my comfort zone. As soon as I got there, the homesickness already started to set in. Nothing was familiar to me. The house I was stayed in, was anything but cozy. The entire house was open to the outside world. My room was about 5x5 with a bed and a ceiling fan. The roof of my room was made of tin and above that was a lemon tree, which conveniently dropped lemons right on top of my noisy tin roof. I cried myself to sleep every night for the first week and on top of that, I came down with heat rash. Because of this experience, I was enticed to confront my host family about my issues, which in the end made me feel a lot closer to them and less homesick. Every morning, I walked three blocks to my Spanish class where we would sit in the classroom for one hour, then we would head out into the city where we would immerse ourselves into the community by visiting different stores. We learned how to make tortillas, piñatas, and pico bread. Visiting all these places made me realize how hard some people had it. Many of them worked every day for very little reward. Towards the end of the afternoon, we would go to the school in Grenada to interact with the students at recess. Comparing their school to mine was impossible. The quality of their bathrooms, classrooms, school supplies, and the cafeteria was nowhere near the quality of schools back in the states. This made me realize how good I had it back home, and what I have taken for granted. One of the most important rules was to never be on the streets past 8:00 p.m. because at night, in a third– world country, is when bad people start to come out. Every evening all the groups would get together ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Sells Motorcycle Gear, Parts And Accessories Essay BicZillaCycles.com, also known as BicZilla Cycles Ltd. is an online and department store which sells motorcycle–gear and parts retailer based in True Blue, St. George's, Grenada. The company sells motorcycle gear, parts and accessories. Marlon Horsford, Abigale Buckmire, Crystal Nelson and Imani Duncan and Brent Munro founded BicZilla in 2013. History In October 2013, Marlon Horsford, Abigale Buckmire, Crystel Nelson and Imani Duncan and Brent Munro founded BicZilla with an investment of less than $70,000 Eastern Caribbean Dollars. BicZilla was established as an online retailer because of their experience in e–commerce and web development. At that time, the company had a small store in Bruce Street Mall, Mellville Street, St. George's. In 2013, BicZilla moved its headquarters and store to a warehouse True Blue, St. George's, Grenada. In 2014, the company had more than $1 million in annual revenue. BicZilla had $2 million in total sales the following year. In 2016, the company increased in size by adding 25 people to its team and had revenue of $5 million. Reviews carried out by various external bodies have named BicZilla "Emerging Business of the Year" for 2015. The company also opened a warehouse in Grenville, Grenada. BicZilla moved its headquarters to Maurice Bishop International Airport in 2016. The company has a warehouse and distribution center at Frequente Industrial Park. BicZilla also has a showroom on the Maurice Bishop Highway. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Analysis Of The Book Overthrow By Stephen Kinzer The United States government engaged in "regime change operations" throughout the late 19th and 20th Centuries. The United States government overthrown foreign governments for economic benefits. Some economic benefits that were gained would be promoting American economic interests and access to natural resources. For instance securing trade and support for American private investment abroad was another way United States gained economic benefits. While reading the book Overthrow by Stephen Kinzer there are examples on how United States overthrow Hawaii, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Panama. In document 20, Exploring American Histories by Nancy A. Hewitt and Steven F. Lawson what is discussed is imperial expansion (Hewitt and Lawson 644). "The March of the Flag, 1898" by Albert Beveridge lays out the justifications on why America should imperialize (Hewitt and Lawson 647 & Kinzer 117). Beveridge mentioned that they can expand the US market as well as give them democracy. He talks about how America has ruled over unfit races, such as the Indians, many times and imperialism is no different. He also points out that other large nations will scoop them up if the United States doesn 't. His main point however, is the vast amount of resources in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines that the United States can accumulate. Some of the resources found in Cuba would be agricultural. The benefits the United States gained from Hawaii won secure access to sugar and fruit plantations. A Pacific port ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. History Of The Nutmeg Trade History of the Nutmeg Trade: Nutmeg was traded as early as 200 BC, when the Romans would travel from Egypt across the Indian Ocean, to trade goods with the natives of Banda in exchange for spices. Spice use declined around the 5th century with the fall of the Roman Empire, and was later reintroduced by the Arabs. (Conley, J. 2002.) In the 6th century the Arabs were the only traders of spice, and acted as middlemen for India, Indonesia, Africa, and the Orient, supplying spices to Europe through Venice at high prices. ( ) Nutmeg was highly valued in medieval European cuisine as a flavoring, food preservative, and for perceived medicinal properties. St Theodore the Studite was known for allowing his monks to sprinkle nutmeg on their pease ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... While the Portuguese remained participants in the Spice Trade, they had no actual footholds in the Bandas after 1515 (Milton, 1999). Dutch East Indies Company vs British East India Company: 17th Century In the 17th Century the Netherlands took control of the Banda Islands, successfully gaining monopoly of the spice trade. The Dutch were engaged in competition with the English and Portuguese for control of the Spice Islands, and decided to forcefully establish their control through their Dutch East Indies trading company. At this point the Portuguese presence was decreasing in the Bandas, and the British and British East India trading company were the Dutch's primary competitors in the East Indies (Milton, 1999). While interactions between the Dutch and the Bandanese (peoples indigenous to the Banadas) were initially mutually beneficial, they turned bloody over time. Dutch traders offered unwanted manufactured goods that were not desirable to the Bandanese people, (fabrics that were not climate suitable), and attempted to impose restrictions on trade between the Bandanese and the British. The Dutch successfully persuade the leading Bandanese citizens to sign a treaty known as the "Eternal Compact" treaty, granting the Dutch a monopoly on spice purchases. This unfair trade agreement further soured relations between them. In 1609 the Bandenese ambushed and killed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Reagan Cold War Research Paper During the beginning of the Reagan presidency, Cold War pressure between the Soviet Union and the United States boosted. Reagan entered office deeply cautious of the Soviet Union. Reagan characterized the Soviet Union as "an evil empire" and called for a space–based missile defense system, battered by critics as "Star Wars." Reagan and his aides tended to view every regional battle through a Cold War lens. Nowhere was this more accurate than in the Western Hemisphere, where he was firm to avoid a Communist increase, In October 1983, Prime Minister Maurice Bishop of Grenada, a small island nation in the Caribbean, was killed and a more capital Marxist government took control, Afterward Soviet money and Cuban troops came to Grenada. When they started to create an airfield adequate of landing large military aircraft, the Reagan administration assured to abolish the Communists and bring up a pro– American tenure. On October 25, U.S. troops accessed Grenada, killed or apprehended 750 Cuban soldiers, and constituted a new government. The assault sent a clear message all over the region that the Reagan ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... favor. The president also allowed the sale of arms to Iran, with profits redirected to the Contras. The arms sale and movement of funds to the Contras were organized privately through the CIA intelligence network, allegedly with the full support of CIA Director William Casey. Acknowledgment of the Iran–Contra concern in late 1986 exasperated a major congressional investigation. The scandal seriously weakened the influence of the president. The American preoccupation with Nicaragua began to subside in 1987 after President Oscar Arias Sanches of Costa Rica created a regional peace plan. In national elections in 1990, the Nicaraguan opposition beat the Sandinistas, bringing the conclusion to ten bitter years of Sandinista ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Motivational Theories Of SAS And Grenada Co-Op Bank Both SAS and Grenada Co–operative Bank use a combination of motivational theories to motivate their staff. SAS applies principles from both Maslow's Hierarchy of needs and Hertzberg's theory. SAS like Co–op Bank provides a combination of monetary and monetary rewards. Employees of SAS view supporting services such as daycare and gym facilities as kind gestures that keep them close to their families. Linder Clover, Director of A&D of SAS remarked that she can take her daughter to lunch every day without having to encounter the inconvenience of leaving her job (Why SAS is the best place to work, 2010). The daycare is located on the premises of the company which allows parents the opportunity to bring their children to work and visit them during the day. Management and employees at SAS both agree that they are motivated to work. Employees at SAS openly admitted that they would not leave their job even if another company offers them a better paying one. This could be because the salary received plus the additional benefits that the company offers (daycare, gym, cafeteria recognition, among others) far ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Additionally, employees of both firms receive adequate training to carry out their jobs which the managers attribute to motivation. The manager of Co–op Bank further conferred that employees are rewarded for their outstanding performances through a Performance Management System (PMS) to evaluate and reward employees. He believes profit sharing serve as a major motivator as it is based on individual and department performance scores. Management at Co–op Bank works assiduously to prepare employees adequately for recognition and provides regular feedback on their performance. The management of Co–op Bank also utilizes job fit testing, coaching, counselling and job rotation, including challenging tasks to motivate demotivated ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. A Study On The Concord Waterfall Grenada is one of the islands in the Caribbean that has the potential to capture both local and foreign markets in terms of Eco, Health and Wellness Tourism, but there are some challenges that have ensued in establishing this product on the market. This study is mainly based on the principles of ................................ and how it can be applied or is applied to the Concord Waterfall which is the focus of my study. The Concord Waterfall is an ideal location to invest in the area of eco, health and wellness tourism. Presently, in the Caribbean region health and wellness sector has an estimated value of USD 180 million. Although the health and wellness sector has the ability to contribute significantly to the region's development, it is still due to the lack of integrated strategies among the Caribbean countries to cater to the development of this sector of the countries. To compare, Thailand's export of health and beauty products in 2005 was estimated at $8.72 million USD according to Department of Export Promotion while the Spa industry generated a staggering $155 million USD in revenue increasing year on year (Tourism Intelligence International (TII) 2009). This trend stands to be the most compelling argument for pursuing Wellness Tourism development in Grenada who is geographically much closer to the significant USA and UK markets and speak the same language. (Russell, 2013) Given spa and wellness service's strong historical foundation and broadening scope, this niche may well be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Praisesong For The Widow Character Analysis Praisesong for the Widow by Paule Marshall is a novel that uncovers how Avey Johnson, a recent widow, goes through physical and spiritual journeys to search for her identity. Along the way, she re–discovers her heritage and eliminates her obsession with middle–class ideals and materialism. And the person that helps her go through this process is Lebert Joseph. The novel starts off with Avey Johnson are on a Caribbean cruise with her friends, Thomasina Moore and Clarice. They view Avey as a wife with a successful businessman. However, Avey does not feel this way because her husband, Jay, became very ambitious in his search of success for himself and his family, she feels she lost "the little private rituals and pleasures, the playfulness and wit of those early years..." (Marshall 136). Moreover, when Avey is settling in her hotel room and starts having ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... She meets Lebert at the rum shop on the beach by her hotel. He symbolizes as Papa Legba, God of Crossroad. Papa Legba was also known as a trickster. Lebert earns his living on Grenada, but he is a native of the island of Carriacou. Along with many others, he is going to return there for annual two–day "Carriacou Excursion," an event in which the island heritage is honored and celebrated. Lebert persuades Avey to go on this excursion with him. Therefore, he can rediscovers his heritage, and she will relocate her own heritage and the values she once has forgotten. Avey has come across her first "crossroad." She decides to go on this "Carriacou Excursion" with him. Little does she know, when she gets on the boat, Emanuel C, she gets violently seasick because they encountered a cross currents between Grenada and Carriacou. Avey loses control of her bowels and passed out. This is a part that revealed Lebert was a trickster because he never told her how rough the boat ride was going to be. Furthermore, Lebert led Avey to come across her first ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Ronald Reag The President Of The United States Introduction Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) was the 40th president of the United States of America from January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989. He was a Republican and served two terms in office. He is considered by many people as one of the greatest presidents in American history. Section 1 of this paper begins by explaining why Reagan is considered a great president by many people, and also gives some background information on the state of the economy he had inherited. Section 2 reflects on Reagan's domestic record, in particular three negative economic consequences that resulted from his policies and occurred during his presidency. Section 3 considers two aspects of Reagan's foreign policy: the US invasion of Grenada, and the Iran–Contra ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are five main reasons why Reagan is admired by large segments of the American public. Firstly, he is considered to have been a staunch patriot and a charismatic leader (Spinrad, 1991). These qualities were needed in a president at the time due to the influence of the Soviet Union and the threat of communism. It was also important due to Americans being demoralised from the failure in Vietnam. Secondly, the six months leading up to the end of his second term were characterised by increased cooperation with the Soviet Union's Mikhail Gorbachev to reform the union. It eventually resulted in the total collapse of the Soviet Union and Reagan is credited for assisting in the eradication of the communist threat. The third, and more controversial reason for Reagan's popularity, is the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project funded by conservative Americans (Norquist, n.d.). The project aims to instil the legacy of Reagan by lobbying to name buildings, roads, and landmarks after the president. This boosts the image and prestige of the president in the eyes of the people, especially for people who did not live during his presidency or do not know much about him. The fourth reason for Reagan's popularity is that he is perceived to have drastically improved the US economy and lives of Americans. One of the ways to understand this is by comparing the shape of the US economy when he took office to its shape when he left. The US ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Family Practitioner Personal Statement As I stepped off the plane for the first time at Maurice Bishop International Airport on the small island of Grenada I had no idea where the next four years would take me. I was just a young man from a small town in rural Iowa who had never lived outside of the United States, setting out on an adventure to pursue a degree in medicine. While working at a number of local health fairs on the island, I was able to spend a lot of time interacting with members of the community discussing their personal struggles with health. For many of my patients it was a poor understanding of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle or a lack of resources, while others were afraid of the stigma associated with disease and mental health. Though my time in Grenada was short, it was interactions such as these that continue to motivate me to focus on primary care, preventative medicine, and decreasing disparities in healthcare. Entering my clinical years brought along with it an entirely new set of challenges, but I was pleasantly surprised to find my niche while ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Formerly a student athlete, I am well accustomed to working as a member of a team and understanding that each individual has an important role to play when working towards a common goal. My background in public health has helped me discern that an individual's health involves much more than their genetic and physiologic profile. Moreover, it has given me the skills necessary to reach not only my patients, but also the community as a whole. Furthermore, as a graduate of St. George's University I've had the unique privilege to work alongside students and faculty from over 140 countries around the world. This experience has allowed me to cultivate a much broader worldview, and to develop the skills necessary to practice medicine in the ever diversifying communities of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. The US Invasion of Grenada Essay The U.S invasion of Grenada, also known as Operation Urgent Fury was an invasion of the Caribbean island nation by forces led by the United States. It resulted into victory for the United States in just a few weeks . Grenada is a nation inhabited by approximately 91,000 people. The invasion was prompted by a military coup, which ousted the revolutionary government, it restored the constitutional government. The invasion was also as a response to the request for help by the Organization of American States (OAS). The official reason given by the U.S government for the invasion was the presence of approximately eight hundred American students at the True Blue Medical Facility. The presence of Soviet and Cuban personnel on the island was also ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A four day full curfew was declared, anybody found on the street during this period would be shot on sight. It has been revealed that the Governor General appealed for the invasion via diplomatic channels (Martin, Doughlas). American officials cited the building of the over 9,000 feet long Point Salines International Airport as a project meant to facilitate the conduit of soviet arms into the region. The U.S government felt that the "Soviet–Cuban militarization" of Grenada was a significant security threat, as proven by the abnormally long runway under construction at the airport. Intelligence sources also indicated soviet interest in the island. The American students were the most mentioned as the factor that tipped the scales. The invasion commenced at 0500 hours on the morning of 25th October 1983. This was after the forces took off from the Grantley Adams International Airport in the neighboring Barbados islands after a refueling stopover. The Commander of the American forces during the invasion was Joseph Metcalph III. The U.S forces comprised of elements from the branches of military service, along with several special operations teams. The total number of American troops was approximately 7,000; this was bolstered by 300 troops obtained from the Organization of American States. They were resisted by approximately 1,500 Grenadian troops, together with approximately 700 Cuban personnel. It is said that the defenders were ready for the invasion; ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. It Is Important That Health Care Services Are Of High Quality It is important that health care services are of high quality in order to achieve the best health outcomes of individuals or patients. The achievement of health equity can increase the health quality living and foster healthy lifestyle, thus eliminating health care disparities ("American Public health Association", 2015). For a nation to be prosperous and continue thieving the health of the people is immensely important. "A nation's collective health bears both an economic and human cost" (National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, n.d.p.1). According to "National Association of Chronic Disease Directors" (n.d), "Poor health of a population or an unhealthy nation can exert tremendous force on employment rates, interest costs and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In other words, improved and quality care systems would result in achieving better health outcomes of individuals, at the same time avoiding unnecessary expenses and spending. As McClellan (2013) pointed out, "expanding health insurance coverage to promote access and the attempt to lower costs by cutting prices or covered services would not always guarantee the best health outcomes." As a matter of fact, what is essential is the improvement on how care is delivered. Policies for greater efficiency of the health delivery system of Grenada I propose that all Grenadians should invest in a plan that would promote greater efficiency of the health care delivery system. I recommend that the Gaps in national leadership should be reformed. In other words, the responsibility for high quality in the health system should be distributed between the government and an authorized organization. The government should establish an organization that deals strictly with health care delivery standard. This organization would lead the quality agenda on the behalf of the government. The organization can fall under the department of health. It can be publicly funded through taxation and also a small section of the budget should be allocated towards it ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Operation Urgent Fury Research Paper November 2nd 1983 marked the official end of combat operations in Grenada. It was on this day that Admiral Wesley L. McDonald appointed Major General Edward Trobaugh as the Commander of Combined Forces Grenada. Although combat operations had ceased, there was still a lot of work required before Operation Urgent Fury would be complete. The 82nd Airborne Division, which peaked at 6000 Soldiers on November 3rd, would not completely redeploy until the new Grenadian government was set up and operational. This task took exactly 48 days and the last unit from the 82nd Airborne Division landed at Fort Bragg on 12 December 1983. During this time, Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division were responsible for securing the captured enemy forces prior to returning them to Cuba and guarding both the Cuban and Soviet Embassies in an attempt to prevent the missing Grenadian leaders ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Armed Forces Soldiers participated in Operation Urgent Fury alongside of 353 Caribbean allied Soldiers up against Grenadian Forces estimated to give little opposition. The original intelligence estimates turned out to be incorrect, supplemented with Cuban Army the enemy force was much larger and better equipped than originally thought. After the dust cleared, U.S. forces suffered 19 killed in action and 116 wounded in action. Enemy casualties included 25 Cuban and 45 Grenadian forces killed in action, 59 Cuban and 358 Grenadian forces wounded in action, and 638 Cuban Soldiers captured. Throughout the operation, coordination between joint forces was lacking to say the least. Each branch of service operated with its own set of communication equipment, which resulted in ground units not being able to talk to each other. Examples of this are the accidental bombing of a hospital located next to Fort Frederick resulting in the deaths of 18 civilian patients as well as the bombing of a Brigade headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division wounding 18 ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Theu.s. Invasion Of Grenada The U.S. invasion of Grenada was the first major U.S. military operation ever since the end of the Vietnam War. Undeniably, many have concluded that it may have in part been an assessment of the purported "Vietnam syndrome," the alleged condition that makes it problematic for the American public to support U.S. military interference deprived of a just cause. As with Iraq, the early defences for the invasion proved to be either extremely debatable or obviously false, hitherto it still received bipartisan support in Congress and the approval of nearly two–thirds of the American public. The invasion of Grenada by the U.S was very unusual compared to other 20th century wars. It was by far the easiest, shortest and most successful invasion for the United States during the 20th century period. The United States intervention in Grenada has been characterised by some as a rescue mission, by others an act of aggression. Therefore the purpose of this essay is to analyse and examine the reasons and causes behind the U.S. led invasion into Grenada during the latter part of 1983, as well as the consequences faced by both the United States government and the people of Grenada. The Grenada Invasion also Codenamed Operation Urgent Fury, was the U.S. decision to invade Grenada after the overthrow and subsequent killing of the Grenadian President Maurice Bishop evoked widespread criticism from several different outlets (Green, 2013). Recognizing such outlooks, this essay also seek to examine ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Description of Three Homosexual Potential Veterinarian... Veterinarians have one of the most diverse roles to play in society. Not only do they participate in improving the health of animals and ensuring their welfare, they also play an important role in the lives of humans – especially that pertaining to public health and safety. Choosing the optimal candidate for a veterinary position is therefore a difficult decision. The person must be able to handle all the differing roles of a veterinarian, not just one or two. When given the choice of three candidates, it may be a difficult decision for an employer to ethically choose the best candidate to fill the position in the practice, but it must be done. Ethical considerations for these candidates will be based mostly on American law with Grenadian law used as well when possible. Before proceeding further with the discussion, it is necessary to describe the candidates who applied. The first applicant is a veterinarian who has recently graduated and is well–known to the employer as he has spent a lot of time at the practice. His family is also familiar to the employer. The second candidate is a veterinary specialist who has possibly participated in self–harm activities and is returning from a career break that he took because he was severely stressed. The last candidate appears to be the perfect choice but his appearance and attire go against the policy of the practice. All of the candidates are also homosexual. Before considering the choices an employer must make in order to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Essay The U.S. Invasion of Grenada The U.S. Invasion of Grenada The U.S. invasion of Grenada and the fall of its Marxist government can be viewed as part of a greater regional conflict. This conflict involved the U.S. and it's Central American and Caribbean allies on one side and Fidel Castro's Cuba, the Sandinista government of Nicaragua and Marxist guerrilla armies on the other. President Reagan and his administration were somewhat worried that the Marxist government of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop was allowing Cuba to gain influence in Grenada. The fact that Grenada constructed a military–grade airport with Cuban military engineers really was a red flag for President Reagan to take charge. Apparently, there were a lot of soviet weapons being stored at the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The students would have been in grave danger if they were not rescued so quickly. Think about how the Marxist leftist thugs would have treated them if they had gotten to them first. The medical students were a perfect target for terrorist activity. For the Americans living there, they endured a high degree of anxiety because the new rulers of Grenada had imposed a 24–hour curfew and had ordered violators to be shot on sight. The Americans wanted out, and Reagan did come trough for them. They were seized upon arrival of the 1900 troops. This war received a lot of attention nationally as well, as internationally. On a national level Americans were mostly supportive because of the buzz on the Cuban built airstrip and its hundreds of Cuban "worker–fighters" that were claimed to be "looming at their back door." Americans felt threatened by the soviet weapons being stored at the new "Cuban built" airport in Grenada. On an international level the U.S. was not fairing so well. Europeans were not at all happy with Reagan's self– absorbed decision. Leaders across the world were alarmed as well as embarrasses that President Reagan would take such a drastic action after consulting with only one partner, Britain. In fact Britain was involved in the situation only to be ignored. Margaret Thatcher advised President Reagan to lay low in the situation, that military action seemed unwarranted. He did not listen. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Ronald W. Reagan And The Invasion Of Grenada In the year of 1981 Ronald W. Reagan just started his term in office as president. He was president from 1981–1989. He was the 40th president of the United States Of America. He was also an actor for many years. He was born on February 6,1911 and died on June 5,2004. In the year of 1983 the Invasion Of Grenada started. The Invasion of Grenada was an invasion the United States had led on a caribbean island with the population of about 91,000. This invasion resulted in a victory for the United States. In 1982 a new T.V. series was made and it was called Knight Rider. It was originally broadcasted on NBC from 1982–1986. The show stars David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight , a high tech modern crime fighter assisted by KITT, a self–aware and nearly ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Us Invade Grenada Research Paper #1. U.S invades Grenada in 1983 The United States invades Grenada on the caribbean island and did you know that population was about 91,000 and it's also the north Venezuela. The United states led the victory the leader of the Grenada was Maurice Bishop the invasion began six days after Bishop's death at the start of the day President Ronald Reagan has made a threat to the caribbean nation of grenada they was nearly 1,000 Americans that was americans was in grenada at the time President Reagan Ordered Almost 2,000 troop to invade Grenada. 9/11 #2. The Reason Why I Choose 9/11 is because it was the most devastating thing that happen to America Kids and parents all have been separated from their loved ones schools and buildings have all been tore down . ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There was also a policy in 1899 where all nations could make trades in China. The US built the Panama Canal for a quicker way to travel from the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic. On January 1917 Germans said that their submarines would sink any ship in British waters. After World War I there was a meeting held to bring cooperation and peace to the world. #8. The 1920s was when they started to invent things. Robert Goddard invented the liquid fueled rocket (cars). Garrett Morgan invented the stop signs in 1923. The first television broadcast showed in Washington D.C. The 20s was a social and dramatic change. In the 1920s people had more money to spend. People started going to the movies more. Jazz music started playing at clubs. During the 1920s the 18th Amendment banned drinking alcohol and selling it at 12 am. The worlds wealth doubled between 1920–1929. A lot of americans do not like this new culture. #9. A gap grew between rich and poor as urbanization grew. They forced Native Americans to live on reservations to fix frontier problems. The frontier shifted while settlers moved in. Barbed wires and fences ended cattle. Andrew Carnegie bought libraries and schools. Business had ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Describe The Quaternary Clay Formation Whitlatch outlays on maps where the clay resrouces are. Quaternary clays are residual at 0–10 ft thick, alluvium at 0–150 ft thick with sand and gravel mixed within, and Loess at 0–100 ft thick, which is a gray to yellowish–brown (used in Memphis for brick). Tertiary clays are located in the Jackson and Grenada formations. The clays here have a thickness of about 100–200 feet. The Jackson formation has brown, yell, red, to fine coarse grain sands. The grenada formation has brown, yellow, red, fine to coarse grain sands, along with small gravel with clay lenses. High grade pottery clay exist here as well. Porters creek clay is the last member of early Tertiary age. It is light gray to black for oil bleaching and used for light weight ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A couple members of the Ripley formation include the Mcnairy Sand member and the Coon Creek Tongue. The McNairy formation has cross bedding of medium to fine grain sand, intercalated clay lenses, and layers of iron– cemented sandstone. The Coon Creek Tongue of the Ripley Formation is blackish to greenish ferruginous, carbonaceous, and glauconitic sandy marble, containing marine fauna. Here there are no clays of value. (Whitlatch, 1940, p. 44) . The Eutaw Formation has a thickness of is comprised of fine to medium grain sand and lignitic clays of various colors. The clay is usually contaminated by iron oxide. (Whitlatch, 1940, p.44). The Tuscaloosa Formation is water warn, well rounded chert. The clays are sandy and used for low grade fire–clay (Whitlatch, 1940, p. 44) West TN is divided into the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and the Pleatue Slope of West TN. It has sandy clay deposits along with sand beds, marshy, and many lakes exist. The Alluvial Plain expands from the Miss. River to the Bluffs. The Plateau slope goes from the west part of the Tn river valley , to the Miss River Bluffs. It is comprised of mostly gravel, sand, silt , and clay, with a rolling hill type ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Operation Urgent Fury Essay On October 25, 1983, the President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan, along with the United States Military, organized a mission known as Operation Urgent Fury. Their mission was to stop a Cuban inspired coupe and also to rescue stranded American students on the island of Grenada. Grenada, a small Caribbean island in the lesser Antilles is well known for their spices, their tropical climate, and being the smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere, was about to face the United State's in one of the shortest wars of the twentieth century. This was also the United State's most recent war after their failure in the Vietnam War. The mission in Grenada took a total of four days to complete, resulting in the deaths of nineteen American soldiers, forty– five Grenadians, and twenty–four Cubans. Although the operation was short and the casualties were small compared to previous conflicts with the United States, the impact it left on the tiny country of Grenada, as well as the rest of the Caribbean was quite large, strangling the spread of communism in the backdoor of the United States. The successful invasion of Grenada eventually lead to the small island no longer being under Communist rule, and once again having their own prime minister. This then strengthened America's influence of foreign governments, creating a democratic government in Grenada. Grenada, like many Caribbean islands, had a large amount of its history shrouded in slavery. It was not until ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. The Invasion of Grenada The invasion of Grenada also know as "Operation Urgent Fury" was a U.S invasion to the Grenada Island in 1983 that Overthrew the communist government in favor of a pro–Western one in a period of less than two months. On October 13, President Reagan was made aware of possible trouble in Granada. Deputy Prime Minister Bernard Coard had removed Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and recognized military rule. Six days later, Bishop was murdered. Bishop was a socialist and had bonds with Cuba; he spent his time making Grenada wholly socialist and encouraged development in the private sector to make the island a current traveler destination. With this in mind president Reagan was highly concerned. The president had two main reasons for the invasion; the first one was to protect the American lives in the island after military cup and a massive killing of people, and the second one was the fact of the Granada relations with Cuba and possible spread of communism. Even that this invasion had a huge impact in the way that the American army operates and it prevented the extent of communist's governments in the western hemisphere; this invasion is not popular for the American population, the average American citizen is not interested in Grenada invasion most of them tend to confuse it with others invasions or just did not remember anything about it, only a PHD in history knew about the theme and even if the other interviewed had an idea about the operation, they had to make sure on the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Reagan Administration's Foreign Policy in Latin America... Reagan Administration's Foreign Policy in Latin America Throughout the Cold War the United States considered the installation in Latin America of radical regimes–socialist, Marxist–Leninist, or "leftist" in any way– to be utterly intolerable. Any such development would represent an advance for the communist cause and a vital loss for the West. Acceptance of this outcome could weaken the credibility of the United States as the leader of the west and as a rival for the USSR. In the eyes of Cold Warriors, the consolidation of any left–wing regime in the Western Hemisphere would have dire and perilous implications for U.S. national security and for the global distribution of power. It was therefore crucial to resist this possibility by ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The next day Reagan signed an executive order approving the invasion. A combined force of 1,900 US Marines and army airborne troops launched an assault on Grenada. All significant military objectives were achieved in roughly 36 hours. Reagan justified the operation as an effort to protect US citizens whose safety was threatened because "a gang of leftist thugs" (Lake 182) had seized power to forestall further chaos, and assist in restoration of democracy. In El Salvador, a mountainous coffee–growing country of 5 million citizens was ruled by an unholy alliance of large–scale landowners and military officers. Acceleration of agriculture exports during the 1960's led to an increased concentration of rural holdings by large–scale landowners and in turn increased the percentage of peasants who had no land at all. A reformist challenge to the status quo came through the Christian Democratic Party, under the leadership of José Duarte. As mayor of San Salvador, Duarte built strong connections with intellectuals, professionals, and other middle–class groups that if the military hadn't interfered and imposed dictatorial rule he would have surely won the election for presidency in 1972. Fake elections in 1977 led to the installation of General Carlos Humberto Romero as president, who imposed a law to defend and guarantee public order. Duarte himself was imprisoned, tortured, and exiled but never fled to the hills. A ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Nutmeg in Grenada, The Many Sides of Black Gold Essay Nutmeg – The Many Sides of Black Gold There is something found in this particular island that can be used to flavour and prepare certain foods, used in several medical remedies and also be used as psychoactive drug. With these uses only a sample of the overall uses, it is no surprise that in Grenadians refer to this as 'Black Gold.' It is so important to this particular country, that if it wasn't for a few natural disasters, Grenada will still have its place among the top producers of this product, number two to be specific. I am sure that all the Grenadians in this class have figured out to what I am referring, if you haven't yet it is none other than the 'Nutmeg'. Good afternoon Mr Charles, T.A.'s and fellow classmates, my purpose today ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Also according to the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, a respected guide to alternative medicine, nutmeg has been proven to improve such conditions as rheumatism, nausea, diarrhoea and has other therapeutic applications. This is evident in the medicated spray 'Nutmed' produced locally in Grenada, whose main ingredients include none other than the nutmeg. This spray is used to relieve joint pains, muscle pains and other aches associated with arthritis. Now for the side of nutmeg of which I'm sure most of you were not aware. Did you know that nutmeg can be considered a drug due to the effects it has on the human mind? Nutmeg contains the psychoactive ingredient myristicin, which belongs to the deliriant drug family. Due to the presence of this ingredient, a tablespoon of fresh ground nutmeg can indeed get you high! But warning, this is not any normal high. A high off of nutmeg can range from a mild high similar to marijuana to a crazy 'trip' coupled with auditory and visual hallucinations, closed–eye visuals and shifts in perception. It possible for a person to still feel the effects of a nutmeg high after as much as five days. With all this is mind, it is fair to say that nutmeg is not something to play with. Now that you have seen the many sides of the nutmeg, I am sure you all will appreciate its mystery and power. I am sure you have a new found respect for the nutmeg ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Analysis Of Kenneth D Scott Jr. Grenada, Senior Seminar Paper Kenneth D Scott Jr. SUNY Old Westbury The specific group that is being studied is Grenadians, mainly Grenadian Americans. Unfortunately due to its small size, there are not a lot of records of Grenadians immigrating to the US until around 1950. During that time there was a huge influx of Grenadian women looking to start their lives anew. Still then the number of Grenadians emigrating weren't as great in reference to the other Caribbean countries. After the passing of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (Hart–Celler Act), it increased the amount of people allowed to emigrate from Caribbean countries (Love– Andrews, 2003). Unlike some countries people leaving Grenada to live in America wasn't necessarily for economic reasons. One of the main reasons is because of the communist views of the government during the 70s and 80s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2006–2010, the total amount of Grenadian Americans in the US is approximately 28,488. Most of the Grenadians in America are in New York at approximate 19,175. Throughout America there are about 1,232 Grenadians in New Jersey, 1,203 in Maryland and 2,357 in Florida. Compared to the estimated 19 million New Yorkers, .1% of them are Grenadian. In New York, most of the Grenadians live in Brooklyn. There are about 14,956 Grenadians in Brooklyn and 1,509 in Queens. This leaves an estimated 2,710 that are either upstate NY or spread out ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Morgan Freeman Research Paper Morgan Freeman: A Hero Without A Cape Morgan Freeman an actor, director, and narrator who has been in at least 87 films and is considered to be one of the most inspirational actors on and off the screen ("Morgan Freeman: Charity Work & Causes."). Freeman had his first big break when he got one of the leading roles in Who says I can't ride a rainbow which led him to get minor roles in small films which later helped him to land major roles in Hollywood ("Morgan Freeman."). He has won numerous awards in his years of acting but one of his most significant has been a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Morgan Freeman easily has a net worth of 200 million dollars yet he does not dwell on that. With his net worth, he has dedicated most of his time to donate to charities and help other people in need. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... "This initiative will enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of Hurricane Katrina as well as the thousands of other disasters that the Red Cross responds to each year." ("Morgan Freeman's Red Cross Auction for Katrina Victims at Charity Folks."). 96.5%–100% of the auction's funds did go out directly to the Relief Fund to help out all of the people in need. Freeman even auctioned off a screening to his used to be new movie An Unfinished Life with a multitude of other items that he has donated in. Morgan Freeman used his time and money to help and donate for people to get encouraged, stronger, and get the supplies they ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...