2004 Essays

At 7:59 am local time on Sunday, 26 December 2004, an earthquake of Magnitude 9.1 occurred off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia (3.316°N, 95.854°E, depth 30km) (United States Geological Survey, 2015). It is the third largest earthquake in the world since 1900 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2015). It also resulted in serial other earthquake and a large Tsunami in South and Southeast Asia. There are not many casualties caused by the earthquake itself because the epicenter is

Economic Costs of the 2004 Tsunami 3 months later – 10 years later Introduction Earthquakes and tsunami’s, these natural disasters cause more damage economically, environmentally, socially and mentally than any other natural disaster, even the words alone strike fear into the hearts of thousands of people all around the world. In December 26th, 2004 at approximately 8:50am, one of the biggest ever recorded earthquakes shook the ocean floor. Most earthquakes have a magnitude of 6.0 - 6.9, but this

Bryan Quinteros Orantes May 26, 2017 P6 “2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami” The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the most fierce Tsunamis known caused by Earthquakes. What can be said about the earthquake can be found in www.dosomething.org. In the website they claim,“The December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was caused by an earthquake that is thought to have had the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs.”, meaning it was strong enough to take out a whole country. Also, fun fact

2004 Indian ocean earthquake and tsunami On December 26, 2004 the strongest earthquake in 40 years hit the indian ocean. The earthquake was so strong it caused a tsunami without warning.This day is known as boxing day. The epicenter of the 9.3 magnitude earthquake was in the indian ocean near the coast of Sumatra."Tsunami of 2004 Fast Facts.(" CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web)The rupture was more than 600 miles long causing the sea floor to displace about 10 yards. Hours after the earthquake a

In the year 2004 to the year 2017, many everyday item prices have changed dramatically because of inflation. This makes many items cost much more than what they should cost. For instance, bread and eggs are big examples. There could also be a price difference because of the variety of brands, and the brands trying to compete. This could later affect our society by prices going up, and the prices being too high for items that we need to survive. Overall, many prices are changing from the past more

Dyslexia is recognised to affect approximately ten percent of the United Kingdom population of which 4 percent experience serve difficulties (Department for Education and Employment, 2000). It can also be noted that dyslexia can affect people of all intellectuality and from all social backgrounds, although it has been suggested that boys are more likely than girls to be affected (Pritchard, 2018). Furthermore, the purpose of this essay will be to explore how a mainstream setting can support a young

After the 9/11 attacks, America was devastated and distraught. America was in need of a leader. We needed someone to take us in and protect us, to make us feel safe again. George W. Bush (our president at this time) acted as our protector. He comforted America with his sympathetic words, but also managed to bring forth fear to the terrorist. His speech that was broadcasted to the entire world highlighted everything America needed at this time of grief, and will forever be remembered. In the introduction

Polygamy, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is defined as a “marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time”. Polygamy is described as a Godly or “celestial” marriage in some religions. The main religions that practice polygamous marriages are Muslim and Mormons. Although the Mormons rejected the idea of polygamy in 1890, there are still some sects of the Mormon church that believe it is the Holiest marriage (Jared). The biggest argument that follows

Current president Barack Obama gives a speech at Wakefield high school in Arlington, Virginia. The main theme is “everyone is equal and have the same opportunities”. Nothing comes easy in life and you have to work hard for it. The intention of the speech is to motivate the American students. Do your homework, take responsibility for your life and take your school seriously. Not only for the purpose of yourself, but also for America’s future. Make students believe in them self and fight for it, whether

1) Introduction The inaugural ceremony of 2009, served as historically monuments day for the citizens of the United States of America. Barack Obama was elected as the 44th president of America and even more significant, he would serve as the country’s first African American president. Many doubted his ability, citing his age and ambition, even his inexperience, as detrimental factors. Furthermore, he had inherited a crippling economy, the likes of which had not been seen since the Great Depression

President, George W. Bush, in his “ Address to the Nation on 9/11” speaks to the American people to address what has happened and what the plan is to fix the disaster. George W. Bush’s purpose is to give a sense of hope, security, and relief in a scary and grief filled time. He adapts to a feeling of unity that calls all Americans to come together in this crisis. In his speech, George W. Bush first talks about how even though America was hurt by these attacks we were not broken. He goes on to

Calvin Coolidge was a President who exemplified many important values; he is well-known for his honesty, integrity, rationality, self-discipline, and hard work. Throughout his life, he always remained true to himself and to these values, even when times were tough and it would have been easier to abandon them. This often times seems to be a rare occurrence amongst politicians, especially those who are prevalent in government today, but that is just a testament to the type of man, and President, that

The Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004 Equality: “the importance of recognizing different individual needs and of ensuring equality in terms of access, participation, and benefits for all children and their families. It is therefore not about treating people the ‘same’.” (National Children’s Strategy, 2010) Regarding corkchildcare.ie policy is a statement of principles, values or intent that guides, or usually determines, decisions and actions to achieve an organization 's goals. “Procedures

Module 4 – Winter 2014 By: Charmaine Warford How are the categories of sacred people, place, time and action expressed in the order of the Holy Eucharist 2004? 750 words 750 Word Reflection #1 - In the order of the Holy Eucharist 2004 The Eucharist represents grace, gratitude, and spiritual communion with God. God the Father is entitled to our reverence and respect. Holy – exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness – devoted entirely to the deity or the

In Margaret Thatcher's 2004 eulogy for Ronald Reagan, she uses many rhetorical strategies to convey her message that Ronald Reagan was a strong president who remained positive throughout the problems he faced with in office. The first rhetorical strategy Thatcher uses is the incorporation of loaded words with strong positive connotations. She uses words like “cheerful” (line 3), “invigorating” (4), “optimism” (13), and “grace” (22) to describe Reagan’s attitude and actions during his presidency

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 was the most significant legislation affecting the U.S. intelligence community since the National Security Act of 1947. Enacted in the wake of the 9/11 Commission’s final report, the 2004 act attempted to ensure closer coordination among intelligence agencies especially counterterrorism efforts. Most notably, the Intelligence Reform Act established the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) with more extensive authorities to

This paper is about the 1998-2004 trial in Oklahoma, which has stirred controversy over the course of many years thus far. Richard Glossip, a hotel worker at the Best Budget Inn was convicted of first degree murder by the Oklahoma County District Court for the alleged murder of his boss, Barry Van Treese on January 7, 1997. The case was heavily based off a testimony by Justin Sneed, a co-worker of Glossip. Sneed confessed he “committed the murder, but was paid to do so”. Sneed also confessed the

Governor of Vermont and 2004 presidential candidate, is probably best known for his infamous “Dean Scream” following his loss in the Iowa Caucus during the Democratic Primaries of 2004 (Frank 2005). This is unfortunate, as Howard Dean’s impact on the way campaigning takes place now is much more important than this viral moment. Dean’s use of the Internet to fundraise, mobilize voters, and gain volunteers has forever changed the face of campaigning. Some have even called Dean’s 2004 online campaign the

I will discuss the historical significates of the Davis-Bacon Act as well as the present day implications of the Construction Wage Rate requirements Statue. During the great depression the lack of representation and enormous discrimination of minorities provided an unfair advantage to white unionized workers. The Davis-Bacon Act was a direct reflection of this ideology, according to Institute for Justice, “with the specific intent of preventing non-unionized black and immigrant laborers from competing

Pollution. Global warming. Climate change. Environmental issues. The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake. Hurricanes Katrina in 2005 and Sandy in 2012. The BP oil spill in 2010. Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster. The combination of both natural and man-made tragedies fueled by a media flood of stories, movies, and documentaries have all contributed to ideas about sustainability. Hundreds of sustainability movements are active around the country, such as Sierra Club, National Audubon Society