...Ladder 49 Prepared for Comparative Religion By Alice Jahneke December 11, 2014 Ladder 49 is a fictional film written by Lewis Colick, directed by Jay Russell, and produced by Casey Silver. Ladder 49 was released in 2004 and grossed a little over $22.1 million. This is a story about the heroic Baltimore City firefighter, Jack Morrison. Jack is trapped by a blazing, four alarm fire, inside the belly of a 20 story grain warehouse. While waiting for his brothers from Ladder Company 49 to come to his rescue, Jack struggles to remain conscious. His life plays like a movie, as flashbacks take him back to his first days with the department, up until the present day. This movie is action packet, and full of emotion as it celebrates the firefighter profession and their lifestyle. As the movie opens, Jack Morrison (played by Joaquin Phoenix) is saving a man from a massive four alarm fire, atop a 20-story concrete grain warehouse. Just as Jack gets the man to the safety of his fellow firefighters, the grain that is being stored explodes. Jack gets caught in the explosion, and winds up several floors down with a broken leg. The rest of the movie follows the endeavors of the other firefighters in Ladder Company 49, led by their commander, Deputy Chief Mike Kennedy (played by John Travolta) as they try to rescue Jack. Interspersed with rescue efforts, we see Jack experiencing flashbacks of his life. How he joined the fire department, the first time he met the woman that...
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...Thomas Pynchon Thomas Pynchon, a contemporary as well as a post-modernist writer began his writing career and found much success in the nineteen sixties and seventies eras. Pynchon was influenced by his time period and wrote about the serious issues surrounding society, while also incorporating satirical notions, which reflected his quirky personality. The sixties and seventies produced a culture heavily focused on science, mathematics, technology, industrialization, war, and also a counterculture movement focused on pop culture, self-expression, sex, drugs, and crime. In each of Thomas Pynchon’s writings, representations of these key environmental, social, political, and cultural forces that define these eras are evident. Pynchon began his collegiate career studying engineering physics at Cornell University. Although he did not complete this degree, Pynchon was heavily interested in science and technology. His first job out of school was with Boeing Aircraft Corporation in which he was a technical writer and found inspiration for many of his works (Pynchon 3). Science was not only interesting to Pynchon; it was an interest of the culture of the sixties and seventies. The expansion of the space program in the sixties as well as the voyager programs of the seventies placed heavy emphasis on space and exploration. Emphasis on technological advancement and the increased use of mathematics also became prominent interests in these eras, which led to a common theme to many of Pynchon’s...
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...In Pynchon’s, The Crying of Lot 49, we are thrown into the life of a paranoid woman, Oedipa. At first she is a cliche of a woman; she literally starts the story off with returning home from a Tupperware party. We soon find that she is much more interesting than a cliche character as we follow Oedipa through a series of unfolding conspiracies that redefine and shape her life. It seems that her new found obsession with searching for the meaning of a sign called “the trystero” begins to give meaning to her life. She becomes so engrossed with finding out more about this sign that she relentlessly researches into and follow clues that will leader closer to the truth about the trystero. We find that in the end there is hardly any concrete meaning to the trystero; it is seen all throughout history and pertains to people of all spheres of life. This only leads Oedipa down a path of more questioning and fewer answers. Through this, we find that although she is able to find meaning or context about the trystero, there is still no real, concrete conspiracy that we can define clearly. Instead of the trystero being the definable image to a conspiracy, the trystero only leads us, and Oedipa down a road of more questioning. In one of Oedipa’s first encounters with discussing the trystero with Dribblet, she finds that he has an understanding about the...
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...Introduction Law is all the rules of conduct established and enforced by the authority, legislation, or custom of a given community, state, or other group. Statute law is a body of law comprising of written laws enacted by a legislative body. It differs from case law originating from decisions of the appellate courts, and constitution law, which is based on the U.S. Constitution. State legislatures enact state statutes. Statutes attempt to lay out the ground rules of the law, and when disputes arise, state and federal courts interpret the statutes more clearly. The Supremacy Clause establishes that the federal constitution, treaties, federal laws, and federal regulations are the supreme law of the land. State and local laws that conflict with valid federal law are unconstitutional. Congress may designate a federal statute regulate a specific area or activity. No state or local law regulating the activity is valid if there is such a statute. (Cheeseman 2010) The state of Confusion enacted a statute requiring all trucks and towing trailers to use a specific truck hitch when using its highways. The required truck hitch can only be purchased in Confusion from its sole manufacturer. A trailer hitch is made up of two parts, a trailer knob and a coupler, or bowl socket. The trailer hitch ball is a metal ball that is mounted on a base. This ball is cast or machined from solid steel, and it usually is completely round, with a flat section on the top. The hitch ball comes in several...
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...During the initial planning and design process construction and operational requirements of a commercial airport are established. The requirements are governed by the FAA under airport certification requirements identified in 14 CFR 139. Security systems, methods, and procedures within the construction and operational process are the obligation of TSA. The Federal Security Director (FSD) is the designated TSA official that approves the required Airport Security Program (ASP) document, the document identifies how the airport will meet security requirements. The FSD and local FAA Airports Division officials should be consulted during all phases of the project. Airport operators must integrate a Safety Management System process into their overall plan in accordance with FAA rules. Airports must establish hazard reporting systems, a risk assessment process, and a risk mitigation and assurance process with the participation of airport management. The best way to implement security in a facility is through advance planning and continuous monitoring throughout the project. Selecting, constructing, or modifying a facility without considering security for the general public, the facility, passengers, and airport and air carrier personnel can result in costly modifications. All physical security upgrades should be based on applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies to ensure the protection of all persons and assets (including information systems and...
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...should be classified as a solid waste (40 CFR §261.2). Environmental Protection Agency defines solid waste as garbage, refuse, sludge, or different discarded material (including solids, semisolids, liquids, and contained vaporized materials). If a waste is taken into account as solid waste, it should then be determined if it is unsafe waste (§262.11). Wastes area unit outlined as unsafe by Environmental Protection Agency if they are named on one or any of the four lists of unsafe wastes situated in portion D of half 261 (F, K, P, U) or if they exhibit one in every of four characteristics situated in portion C of half 261 (characteristic wastes). Listed Wastes Wastes area unit are listed as unsafe as a result that they are noted to be harmful to human health and also the surroundings once not managed properly, in spite of their concentrations. Environmental Protection Agency has studied and listed as unsafe many specific industrial waste streams. These wastes area unit represented or listed on four completely different lists that area unit found within the rules at half 261, Subpart D. These four lists are: The F list - The F list designates as unsafe specific wastes from sure common industrial or producing processes. As a result of the processes manufacturing these wastes will occur in several sectors of business, the F-listed wastes area unit called wastes from non-specific sources. The F list is statute within the rules at for 40 CFR §261.31. The K list - The K list designates...
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...Obese Woman Denied Boarding Saifullah Khan Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus Abstract 56 year old lady weighing 407 pounds was denied boarding by three airlines. Lufthansa and KLM who were not able to provide a seatbelt for her size, and Delta who did not had a wheelchair capable of handling her weight, to carry her to the aircraft. Due to the kidney failure, she died before she could have arrived home, to get the proper treatment. Now her husband holds these airlines responsible for her death and wants to file the law suit against them. The context in this research paper provided the laws associated to this case and justify whether the airlines are at fault for her death. Obese Woman Denied Boarding Vilma Soltesz flew with her husband, Janos Soltesz, from New York City to Budapest on an annual vacation to her native country without any major problem with KLM airline (Newcomb, 2012). On October 15th, Vilma made her first attempt through KLM to return to New York for medical attention, but she was asked to disembark by the captain because of her inability to secure the seatbelt (Newcomb, 2012). KLM airline representatives advise the couple to go to a nearby airport where they could catch a bigger airplane operated by Delta airline (Newcomb, 2012). On October 16th, when they reached the airport, Vilma was told by Delta representatives that they do not...
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...DRAFT The purpose of this research paper is to define NAFTA and the purpose of the Free Trade Agreements. It will also discuss some of the rules, customs procedures, how to settle disputes between the countries and how NAFTA works overall. NAFTA is a regulation implemented on Jan. 1, 1994, that reduced and eventually abolished tariffs to encourage economic activity between the United States, Canada and Mexico. NAFTA has been given credit with making it easier for Americans to purchase Canadian and Mexican goods, which stimulated a small increase in wages in all three countries, and increased manufacturing and other jobs for U.S. workers. The agreement also radically increased trade between the three nations, from $337 billion in 1993 to $1.182 trillion in 2011(Investopedia). The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) revolutionized trade and investment in North America, helping to unlock our region’s economic potential. Since it came into effect 15 years ago, North Americans have enjoyed an overall extended period of strong economic growth and rising prosperity. NAFTA has helped to stimulate economic growth and create higher-paying jobs across North America. It has also paved the way for greater market competition and enhanced choice and purchasing power for North American consumers, families, farmers, and businesses. Furthermore, NAFTA has provided North American businesses with better access to materials, technologies, investment capital, and talent available across...
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...“random testing” requirements, compliance with such requirements will be regarded as compliance with the relevant DuPont provisions regarding testing. As such, testing regimens that comply with such regulations, including the drugs tested for and appropriate cutoffs for drugs and alcohol, shall be regarded as in compliance with DuPont requirements. Any contractor not subject to, or not in compliance with, the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations noted above, must meet the following minimally acceptable criteria for drug testing: 1. All specimens will be initially tested (screened) by an immunoassay test as that term is used in the U.S. Department of Transportation, “Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug Testing Programs,” 49 CFR Part 40 (hereinafter “Federal Procedures”). It is also recommended that any positive initial tests (screens) be subjected to confirmatory testing by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) as that term is used in the Federal Procedures. The tables in 3 below, reflect the drugs, metabolites, and cutoff levels currently specified in the Federal Procedures in December 1998 . As the Federal procedures change, the contractor shall alter...
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...Friday, November 13, 2009 Part III Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 112 Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule—Amendments; Final Rule wreier-aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES3 VerDate Nov2008 14:49 Nov 12, 2009 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4717 Sfmt 4717 E:\FR\FM\13NOR3.SGM 13NOR3 58784 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 218 / Friday, November 13, 2009 / Rules and Regulations copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically at http:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the Public Reading Room is 202–566–1744, and the telephone number to make an appointment to view the docket is 202–566–0276. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information, contact the Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP, and Oil Information Center at 800–424–9346 or TDD at 800–553–7672 (hearing impaired). In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, contact the Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP, and Oil Information Center at 703–412–9810 or TDD 703–412–3323. For more detailed information on specific aspects of this final rule, contact either Vanessa E. Principe at 202–564–7913 (principe.vanessa@epa.gov), or Mark W. Howard at 202–564–1964 (howard.markw@epa.gov), U.S...
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...8610 Hansen Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 BIFFS, INC. Instructions for New Hire Packet – Applicant Directions 1. Page 2 – Checklist - Fill in or verify your name and social security number. Supervisor to fill in the date of hire & Company assigned (EID) employee identification number. 2. Pages 3 – 7 – DOT Application - must all be completed including 10 years (if CDL holder); 3 years (if non-CDL holder) of previous work history, addresses, & phone numbers. ** If there is any time frame for unemployment or selfemployment please list. DOT is looking for a complete trail of information provided by the driver representing where they have been from date to date. Please complete this form and provide a signature/ date at bottom of page 7. Read “Driver Rights” provided by your company. 3. Page 8 - Previous Employer form – Only sign the top box on the first page where it states Applicant signature and date. Company / Supervisors will send out to the previous employers listed on driver’s application. 4. Page 9 – DISCLOSURE - sign and date bottom *Company is required to order and obtain a current MVR for driver prior to hiring or being moved into a driving position. Driver written authorization is required. 5. Page 10 top Record of Violations form – Fill in any moving traffic violations you have had within the past 12 months; provide a signature & date. If no violations check box. Page 10 bottom – Annual Review (SKIP) to be completed by supervisor with a current MVR. MVR=Motor...
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...Instructions: You must include the Issued at Washington, DC, on September 8, agency name and docket number DOT– OST–2010–XXXX or Regulatory 2011. Identification Number (RIN) for the LaTanya R. Butler, rulemaking at the beginning of your Acting Deputy Committee Management comment. All comments will be posted Officer. without change to http:// [FR Doc. 2011–23634 Filed 9–14–11; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov, including any BILLING CODE 6450–01–P personal information provided. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received in any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the Office of the Secretary comment (or signing the comment if submitted on behalf of an association, a 14 CFR Part 252 business, or labor union, etc.). You may [Docket No. DOT–OST–2011–0044] review DOT’s complete Privacy Act statement in the Federal Register RIN 2105–AE06 published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR Smoking of Electronic Cigarettes on 19477–78), or you may...
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...administrative agencies and departments of the government to conduct their rulemaking operations in this manner. The law requires that once the NPRM has been issued there must be a period of time for comment and consideration of the new proposed regulation. After the comment period closes the FAA considers the comments from the public and those affected by the new regulation. Often times, comments from the industry and public have influenced the FAA to either change or abolish the propsed regulation all together. When the process has run its course, the FAA issue’s a Final Notice of Rule Making. This notice will set forth the final rule as it will be adopted and an effective date for it to take effect. Under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 14-Aeronautics&Space, Part 13 Investigative and Enforcement Procedures, Subpart B-Administrative actions, the FAA may administer a “Warning Notice” which deals with the available facts and information about the incident or condition and shows that it may have been a violation. The FAA may also give a “Letter of Correction” that acknowledges the FAA decision in the matter and states a necessary corrective action the violator has taken or agrees to take. If the administrative process does not work, the FAA may invoke Subpart C-Legal Enforcement Actions; the FAA can enforce the regulations by instituting civil penalties. Civil penalties include, fines, summary seizure of aircraft (if being able paying the fine is...
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...Journal of Air Transportation Vol. 10, No. 3 -2005 STUDY RESULTS ON KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Stephen M. Quilty Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio ABSTRACT This paper identifies important topical knowledge areas required of individuals employed in airport operations and management positions. A total of 116 airport managers and airfield operations personnel responded to a survey that sought to identify the importance of various subject matter for entry level airport operations personnel. The results from this study add to the body of research on aviation management curriculum development and can be used to better develop university curriculum and supplemental training focused on airport management and operations. Recommendations are made for specialized airport courses within aviation management programs. Further, this study identifies for job seekers or individuals employed in entry level positions those knowledge requirements deemed important by airport managers and operations personnel at different sized airports. INTRODUCTION In a speech given at the fifth annual General Aviation Forecast Conference, then University Aviation Association (UAA) President James E. Crehan called upon the aviation industry to define future personnel needs in terms of entry level qualifications and experiences so that UAA member institutions could respond to those needs. Previously, Lehrer (1992) had brought to the...
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...INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TERMS 1. Overview on International Commercial Terms 1.1. Concept Incoterms are rules for interpretation of trade terms which clarify the distribution of functions, costs and risks relating to the transfer of goods from the seller to the buyer. 1.2. Evolution of Incoterms rules 1936, 1953, 1967, 1976, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010 To reflect trade practice more precisely GV Nguyễn Thị Minh Hà 1 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TERMS 1.3. Content of Incoterms rules Seller’s obligations Buyer’s obligations A1: General obligations B1: General obligations B2: Formalities B2: Formalities A3: Carriage & insurance B3: Carriage & insurance A4: Delivery B4: Taking delivery …………………………… …………………………… A10: Assistance B10: Assistance GV Nguyễn Thị Minh Hà 2 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TERMS 1.4. Notes on using Incoterms - Applied in purchase and sale of tangible goods; - Non-compulsory trade practice; - Need to be referred to in sale contracts; - Revision (year of publication) must be stated; - Selection of appropriate terms dependent upon certain circumstances; - Modification of terms is not encouraged; GV Nguyễn Thị Minh Hà 3 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TERMS Incoterms rules do not deal with: + Transfer of property rights in the goods; + Relief from obligations and exemption from liability in case of unexpected events; + Consequences if various breaches of contracts; - Transport terms (FI, FO...
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