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The Technical and Market Potential for Solar Energy on Lake Forest College\u27s Campus
No full textThe necessity for renewable energy sources such as solar energy is increasing as the risks associated with climate change and the burning of fossil fuels for energy are becoming more serious. The depletion of fossil fuel resources will lead an energy crisis worldwide if alternative energy sources are not fully developed. This study aims to look at the potential for solar energy for electricity usage on Lake Forest College’s campus in both technical and market terms. Solar energy was selected as the focus due to its practicality and simplicity. A solar panel was installed on the roof of Carnegie Hall and connected to a multi-meter that took readings on both volts and amps to get total output in watts. The data, which is still being collected, will be converted into kWh and compared to the campus’s monthly, year-round, and historical electricity consumption and cost. In addition, regression analysis on the total output of the solar panel in relation to cloud coverage, average temperature, and hours of daylight will help to explain the technical potential in greater detail. As of now, no conclusions have been made
The Obama Effect: Black Entrepreneurs on the Rise
No full textThis senior thesis will analyze the different paths and methods that black entrepreneurs must take in order remain competitive and innovative as a minority within the marketplace. Various forms of “glass ceilings” that exist for black entrepreneurs will be identified and evaluated. Subsequently, an in-depth analysis of President Obama’s social, political, and economic policies will be examined to determine their impact on black businesses. This thesis will develop a new model of entrepreneurship using information gathered from primary sources on the experiences and successes of black entrepreneurs and pubic leaders
Restricted Chicago
No full text“Restricted Chicago” explores the use of racial restrictive covenants as strategies for racial segregation in the city of Chicago and in Cook County during the twentieth century. The project presents this research through a digital map and timeline, showing the change over time as to where such covenants were in place. The research draws on records from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, and involves detailed information about the specific language used in these restrictions. The project reveals that minorities have experienced housing discrimination in Cook County, centered on restrictions from living in the more desirable neighborhoods of the region
Identifying Standards and Marketing Techniques in Non-denominational Christian Congregations
No full textOne of the ways in which non-domination congregations market themselves is by claiming they have no “identifiable standards”. When comparing Willow Creek to another super mega church, like Vineyard Movement, that self identifies as neocharismatic evangelical Christian denominational, these “identifiable standards” within non-denominations become apparent. These Christian mega churches self identify differently to the masses. I will examine their doctrine, policy, and worship to show their similarities. By comparing I argue non-denominations such as Willow Creek do have “identifiable standards” that we see in denominations and as a result formalize an external direction, which is often denied
Political Regimes, Institutions and Development: An Exploration
Get PDFLiberal democratic countries in the West employ a variety of mechanisms to encourage authoritarian regimes to embrace liberal democratic governance, arguing that political freedoms best ensure domestic tranquility and prosperity. In recent time especially, however, some new democracies have struggled economically whereas some authoritarian regimes have seen sustained and impressive rates of economic growth and higher development. This paper rejects the notion that economic performance is a function of regime type, with democracies outperforming autocracies. It argues instead that a country’s economic development is result the of executive constraints, rule of law, durability and economic freedom – not regime type per se
