...With the war going on coal was on demand. This saw the rise of activity in coal mining and distribution.In the state of illnois coal mining was the major income generating venture. The economic activity majored on mining and distribution of coal. This saw the rise of wealthy coal operators who were only after exploiting the miners for their own profit gain. They would bribe the politician and the leadership so that they can flaunt all the laws in regard to the conditions of work and the state of the mines like in the case of Centralia N.o 5 mine where even after numerous inspections and reports about the law not being regarded and the risk it poised to the miners in the mine the company was still allowed to operate.Centralia was owned by Centralia coal company with Bell and Zoller being its directors. It was among the top six coal mining companies in Centralia and its headquarters were based in Chicago. A major point to note is that no coal office or its directors were based in Centralia The case study by John Bartlow Martin Blast in Centralia No. 5 highlights multiple failures that exist in public administration. The Logistical alternatives Scanlan could have addressed were corruption, communication, time and responsibility. Inspector Scanlan worked during a period where corruption was the order of the day. The people in position of leadership in government were easily bought by businesses. This is evident with the mine owners and the agencies who were task with the responsibility...
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...FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY | H.H HOLMES | AMERICAS FIRST SERIAL KILLER | | Kevin Hutter | 10/20/2011 | H.H HOLMES, THE FIRST AMERICAN SERIAL KILLER, IN THE FOLLOW RESEARCH PAPER WE WILL BE LOOKING AT PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HIS CRIMES TROUGH HIS EARLY CHILDHOOD TILL HIS EXECUTION IN THE LATE 1800’S | Herman Webster Mudgett, better known under the alias of Dr. Henry Howard Holmes, was one of the first documented American serial killers in the modern sense of the term. Mudgett was born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire [4] to Levi Horton Mudgett and Theodore Page Price, both of whom were descended from the first non-native settlers in the area. According to the 2007 Most Evil profile on Holmes, his father was a violent alcoholic, and his mother was a devout Methodist who read the Bible to Herman. He claimed that, as a child, schoolmates forced him to view and touch a human skeleton after discovering his fear of the local doctor. The bullies initially brought him there to scare him, but instead he was utterly fascinated, and he soon became obsessed with death. Born to an affluent family, Holmes had a privileged childhood. It has been said that he appeared to be unusually intelligent at an early age. Still there were haunting signs of what was to come. He expressed an interest in medicine, which reportedly led him to practice surgery on animals. Some accounts indicate that he may have been responsible for the death of a friend. [2] Holmes also talked about his childhood...
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...Western Michigan University ScholarWorks at WMU Dissertations Graduate College 8-1-2012 Deepwater, Deep Ties, Deep Trouble: A StateCorporate Environmental Crime Analysis of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Elizabeth A. Bradshaw Western Michigan University, brads2ea@cmich.edu Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/dissertations Recommended Citation Bradshaw, Elizabeth A., "Deepwater, Deep Ties, Deep Trouble: A State-Corporate Environmental Crime Analysis of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill" (2012). Dissertations. Paper 53. This Dissertation-Open Access is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate College at ScholarWorks at WMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at WMU. For more information, please contact maira.bundza@wmich.edu. DEEPWATER, DEEP TIES, DEEP TROUBLE: A STATE-CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME ANALYSIS OF THE 2010 GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL by Elizabeth A. Bradshaw A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Graduate College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Department of Sociology Advisor: Ronald C. Kramer, Ph.D. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan August 2012 THE GRADUATE COLLEGE WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN June 29, 2012 Date WE HEREBY APPROVE THE DISSERTATION SUBMITTED BY Elizabeth A. Bradshaw ENTITLED Deepwater, Deep Ties, Deep Trouble: A State-Corporate Environmental...
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...Everyday people turn on the television set and see violence things happening all over the world. With the way violence is publicized over the news, television, Internet, radio, movies and games it is no wonder that people feel that the world is more violent then any other time in history. But, in my option, if you look at our history, you will see that the world today is no more violent than has been in the past. It is rarely known why someone would commit a violent act upon another person. The spectrum of violence can range anywhere from a scuffle between two individuals to a full scale World War among many nations. Generally, violence is associated with aggression, brute force, and the intention of causing harm. Political, social, religious, economic, criminal and personal differences are some of the most passionate issues we face as human beings. They are often the most common reasons for violence as they are often how people define themselves. (Alder & Denmark, 2004) Violence on a political level may be used to protect citizens or defend from outside forces. Ethnic or racial groups may use violence to fight against oppression and discrimination. Religion can also be a driving force of violence, because of differences in religion or performing terrorist attacks in the name of God. When someone assaults, robs, or commits a homicide there is usually violence involved. Emotions are probably one of the biggest triggers of violence. Individuals can be easily perform...
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...Does Technology Influence Teaching Practices in the Classroom? April O. Di Benedetto, Ph.D. april.dibenedetto@stpsb.org Instructional Technology Center 2024 Livingston St. Mandeville, LA 70448 Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference 2005 Conference Philadelphia, PA June 29, 2005 INTRODUCTION The world is experiencing an information explosion of unprecedented proportions. Not only is the volume of new information large, but it is also growing exponentially. Rapid changes in many fields are making basic knowledge and skills obsolete. In the technological world of the 21st century, the meaning of the phrase “to know“ means more than simply having information stored in one’s memory; it means having access to information and knowing how to use it. The challenge for education is to design technologies for learning that draw both from knowledge about human cognition and from practical application of how technology can facilitate complex tasks in the workplace. “Like training wheels,” computers enable learners to do more advanced activities, and engage in more advanced thinking and problem-solving than they could without such help (Pea, 1985). In this rapidly transforming world, where employment requirements and fundamental literacy expectations are quickly changing, education must also change to meet these demands. The essence of education has been to transmit society’s cultural heritage to successive generations and to foster competencies will permit...
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...AVIATION TERRORISM Thwarting High-Impact Low-Probability Attacks TERRORISME AÉRIEN Contrecarrer des attaques improbables à impacts élevés A Thesis Submitted to the Division of Graduate Studies of the Royal Military College of Canada by Jacques Duchesneau, C.M., C.Q., C.D. In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy April 2015 ©Jacques Duchesneau © This thesis may be used within the Department of National Defence but copyright for open publication remains the property of the author. ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA COLLÈGE MILITAIRE ROYAL DU CANADA DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH DIVISION DES ÉTUDES SUPÉRIEURES ET DE LA RECHERCHE This is to certify that the thesis prepared by / Ceci certifie que la thèse rédigée par JACQUES DUCHESNEAU, C.M., C.Q., C.D. AVIATION TERRORISM Thwarting High-Impact Low-Probability Attacks complies with the Royal Military College of Canada regulations and that it meets the accepted standards of the Graduate School with respect to quality, and, in the case of a doctoral thesis, originality, / satisfait aux règlements du Collège militaire royal du Canada et qu'elle respecte les normes acceptées par la Faculté des études supérieures quant à la qualité et, dans le cas d'une thèse de doctorat, l'originalité, for the degree of / pour le diplôme de PHILOSOPHIÆ DOCTOR IN WAR STUDIES Signed by the final examining committee: / Signé par les membres du comité examinateur...
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...- DRAFT - International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering Case Study Series Bhopal Plant Disaster – Situation Summary by MJ Peterson Revised March 20, 2009 During the night of 2-3 December 1984, a leak of some 40 tons of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas mixed with unknown other gasses from a chemical plant owned and operated by Union Carbide (India) Limited, a partly-owned subsidiary of the US-based Union Carbide Corporation, caused one of the highest-casualty industrial accidents of the 20th century. At least 2000 people died immediately and another 200,000 to 300,000 suffered respiratory and other injuries of varying severity. Property damage consisted mainly of contamination to nearby areas by various chemical residues. The defoliation of trees immediately afterward is clearly attributable to the gas leak; contamination in the nearby settlements may have multiple sources, the contamination of the plant site resulted from many years of general production activity. India’s Economic Ambitions When India attained independence from Great Britain in 1947, its new political leaders wanted to make the country wealthier by encouraging development of modern industry. It had strong support from the citizens, who generally agreed that India’s current lack of industrialization and economic development were the result of these colonial-era policies. Thus the new government could expect widespread support for any policy that appeared to set the country...
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...Laboratory biosafety manual Third edition World Health Organization Geneva 2004 WHO Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data World Health Organization. Laboratory biosafety manual. – 3rd ed. 1.Containment of biohazards - methods 2.Laboratories - standards 3.Laboratory infection - prevention and control 4.Manuals I.Title. ISBN 92 4 154650 6 (LC/NLM classification: QY 25) WHO/CDS/CSR/LYO/2004.11 This publication was supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number U50/CCU012445-08 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC. © World Health Organization 2004 All rights reserved. Publications of the World Health Organization can be obtained from Marketing and Dissemination, World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland (tel: +41 22 791 2476; fax: +41 22 791 4857; email: bookorders@who.int). Requests for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications – whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution – should be addressed to Publications, at the above address (fax: +41 22 791 4806; email: permissions@who.int). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning...
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...XS Energy Marketing Plan Erin Moller Bryant Johnson Sam Kunjummen Megan Victorson Bryant Johnson Erin Moller Sam Kunjummen Megan Victorson University of Minnesota-Duluth . . . . . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Business Summary 1 Mission Statement History of XS Energy Growth of the Business Market Potential PRODUCTS 2 13 Flavors of XS Energy Drinks Situational Analysis 3 Internal Strengths and Weaknesses External Opportunities and Threats MARKET ANALYSIS 4 Target Market Identification Market Demographics Product Market Grid MARKETING STRATEGIES 5 Product Strategy Price Strategy Promotion Strategy Distribution Strategy FINANCIAL SUMMARY 6 Cost Structure Life Cycle Analysis Break-Even Analysis IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 7 APPENDIX A Competitor Analysis APPENDIX B Survey Results Executive Business Summary 1 Mission Statement The mission of XS Energy is to market an alternative to high sugar energy drinks. Rather than getting energy from sugar and carbohydrates, it’s packed with B-vitamins and amino acids that are healthier and still give you the boost you need. Currently XS Energy drinks are sold independently in cases, but the objective to our marketing plan is to reach a younger demographic by supplying to college campuses and offices, while still maintaining our private status. ] History of XS Energy In 2001, XS Energy Drink was launched into the U.S...
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...Current trends in maritime shipping today and the latest Issues faced by shipping industry Contents Page Introduction 2 Trends • Containerization 2-3 • Green Logistics 3-4 • Intermodalism 4-6 • Freight rate 6-7 • Tanker (ship) 7-9 Issues • Piracy 10-11 • Pollution 12-13 • Bunker fuel price increase 13-14 • Shortage of container 15-16 ...
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...http://www.trinity.edu/rjensen/FraudAmericanHistory.htm History of Fraud in America (Edited for use in MBA 590_ NCSU) Bob Jensen at Trinity University Colonial History Earliest "business" fraud in America centered around phony heath cures. Armstrong and Armstrong (1991) document many of the snake oil ploys that commenced soon after the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock. Medical frauds ranging from deceptive medicines to spiritual cures to bloodletting expanded over time to modern day cancer miracle cures and Internet charlatanism. Since early America was largely agricultural, various land schemes accompanied the growing market for deceptive rural living and farming products. As the original 13 colonies were established land was owned by men who had been granted land from the English King. They in turn sold land to individuals and established common areas. Although many of the early dealings were legitimate, it did not take long for land swindles to commence. Swindlers were either buyers or sellers of land. Victims were often new immigrants and Indians who lived on the land before Colonial times. One of the best known frauds was the 1626 purchase of Manhattan Island for trinkets valued at 60 guilders (approximately $24). In this case the Carnarsie Indians from Brooklyn perpetrated the fraud since their land was not even connected to Manhattan Island. But in most cases it was the white men who cheated the Indians and each other. Land swindling grew rampant as America expanded...
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...U.S. CHEMIC AL S AFETY AND H AZ ARD INVESTIG ATION BOARD INVESTIGATION REPORT LPG FIRE AT VALERO – MCKEE REFINERY (Four Injured, Total Refinery Evacuation, and Extended Shutdown) Photo: Associated Press VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION SUNRAY, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 2007 KEY ISSUES: • FREEZE PROTECTION OF DEAD-LEGS • EMERGENCY ISOLATION OF EQUIPMENT • FIREPROOFING OF SUPPORT STEEL • FIRE PROTECTION FOR HIGH PRESSURE LPG SERVICE • CHLORINE RELEASE REPORT NO. 2007-05-I-TX JULY 2008 Valero - Sunray July 2008 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..........................................................................................................................6 1.0 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................10 1.1 1.2 2.0 Background....................................................................................................................... 10 Investigative Process......................................................................................................... 10 VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION.........................................................................................11 2.1 2.2 McKee Refinery................................................................................................................ 11 2.3 3.0 Company History .......................................................................................
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...the introduction into the atmosphere of chemicals, particulates, or biological materials that cause discomfort, disease, or death to humans, damage other living organisms such as food crops, or damage the natural environment or built environment. The atmosphere is a complex dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth's ecosystems. Indoor air pollution (see Airlog) and urban air quality are listed as two of the World’s Worst Toxic Pollution Problems in the 2008 Blacksmith InstituteWorld's Worst Polluted Places report.[1] ------------------------------------------------- Pollutants Main articles: Pollutant and Greenhouse gas Before flue-gas desulfurization was installed, the emissions from this power plant in New Mexico contained excessive amounts of sulfur dioxide. Schematic drawing, causes and effects of air pollution: (1) greenhouse effect, (2) particulate contamination, (3) increased UV radiation, (4) acid rain, (5) increased ground level ozone concentration, (6) increased levels of nitrogen oxides. A substance in the air that can be harmful to humans and the environment is known as an air pollutant. Pollutants can be in the form of solid particles, liquid droplets, or gases. In addition, they may be natural or man-made. Pollutants can be classified as primary or secondary. Usually, primary...
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...Schlumberger Limited 2010 Annual Report Financial Performance (Stated in millions, except per share amounts) Year ended December 31 20 10 2009 2008 Revenue $ 27,447 $22,702 $ 27,163 Income from continuing operations $ 4,267 $ 3,156 $ 5,397 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 3.38 $ 2.61 $ Cash dividends declared per share $ 0.84 $ 0.84 Net debt $ 2,638 $ 4.42 $ 0.84 126 $ 1,129 20 10 2009 2008 Combined Lost Time Injury Frequency (CLTIF)—Industry Recognized (OGP) 1.3 1.4 1.8 Auto Accident Rate mile (AARm)—Industry Recognized 0.36 0.39 0.44 Tonnes of CO2 per employee per year† 14 13 14 Safety and Environmental Performance Year ended December 31 †Continuing analysis of Schlumberger carbon dioxide emissions has shown that WesternGeco marine vessels and Integrated Project Management drilling rig operations are the two largest contributors to total company emissions. Schlumberger includes in its figures only those emissions from drilling rigs operated entirely under its control. Schlumberger is the world’s leading oilfield services company supplying technology, information solutions, and integrated project management that optimize reservoir performance for customers working in the oil and gas industry. The company employs approximately 108,000 people of over 140 nationalities working in approximately 80 countries. Schlumberger ...
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...C HAPT E R 11 ACCOUNTING FOR BRANCH OPERATIONS Corporations in Financial Difficulty Not-for-Profit and Governmental Entities Partnerships Reporting Requirements Multinational Entities Multi-Corporate Entities Branch Operations Additional Consolidation Issues Intercorporate Transfers Consolidation Procedures Consolidation Concepts Intercorporate Investments Business Combinations One route to corporate expansion is the external approach of acquiring other companies in business combinations, as discussed in Chapter 1. Another approach to expansion is through internal growth. While such growth can occur at a single location, companies often expand by establishing additional locations. For example, Wal-Mart’s phenomenal growth would have been impossible had the company not established many new stores at various locations throughout much of the country. When operations are conducted at more than a single location, the different locations may be referred to as sales agencies, branches, plants, or by numerous other terms. Unfortunately, terminology referring to multiple operating locations is not standardized. In addition, many different approaches are taken in establishing internal accounting and reporting systems for companies operating through outlying locations. Distinction between Sales Agency and Branch The difference between a sales agency and a branch most often has to do with the degree of autonomy. A sales agency, sometimes referred to simply as an “agency,”...
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