...On March 28, 1979 there was a nuclear meltdown on Three Mile Island. There was a melt down in the nuclear reactor because of mechanical and human mistakes that cause the meltdown to happen. That cause the water coolant pumps to stop working and thus causing the reactor to overheat causing many mechanical problems in the reactor.There was no real danger to the people who were a near the island at the time. So people’s health was ok. The Pennsylvania Department of Health kept files on over 30,000 people who might have been affected by the radioactive material that was leaked into the air. They all lived about five miles from the Three Mile Island. To clean up the mess it took about twelve years and about 973 million dollars. Since the incident the INPO (institute of Nuclear Power) took many actions to insure that the workers have had...
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...I feel the fate of TMI is at risk, it should be shut down as soon as possible. Many people believe Three Mile Island has many beneficial factors that make this nuclear power plant a reliable source. However, countless studies have shown many of these statements are false. The scientific evidence I collected has shown these nuclear power plants do not dispose radioactive waste properly. Not disposing this harmful waste could hurt the world around us, such as plants, animals and consequently, human lives. Although, nuclear power plants produce a good amount of electricity, there could be a minor accident which could have a big impact on the citizens around Three Mile Island. In addition, uranium fuel is a huge influence on power plants, this fuel is used in a process called fission. Even though, uranium fuel helps create electricity, it has a negative impact by causing pollution. Uranium is found in only a few countries and is not as common, but on the other hand, fossil fuels can be mined in almost every country....
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...To begin, I would keep Three Mile Island open because of all the good effects. Although T.M.I. had a disaster in the past, I would still keep it open. This is a two way argument, whether or not to keep T.M.I. open or not. In the paragraphs below I will state my opinion of why it should be kept open. Nuclear energy is the only form of energy that significantly replaces fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable and can’t be replaced. Also Nuclear power is considered renewable, although it uses a product (Uranium-235) which is nonrenewable. This type of power also powers 20% of the US. This may not seem like a lot, but Nuclear power has only been used for 70 years, unlike fossil fuels for hundreds of years . Another reason to consider is...
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...On March 28th of 1979 the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor had a partial meltdown in the second reactor unit. The 880-megawatt reactor, located on an island near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania began its meltdown around 4 am while operating near full capacity (Makhijani, Arjun, Max Schulz, and Brice Smith). In The Fold, J.S.S says “A misreading by one of the engineers on duty compounded by equipment and instrument malfunctions led to a loss of coolant from the reactor core”. By this he means that this partial meltdown was caused by human error and faulty technology as well as a combination of the two. Faulty technology is where the accident began. The cooling pump failed, which caused the turbine and the reactor in unit number two to shut down...
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...Communication and Crisis Paper Tara Littleton HCS/320 1/18/16 Ann Maleta Communication and Crisis Paper Official reports indicate that the public water supplies in several different towns in the area are contaminated with a biological agent that is life threatening. Being the director of the Emergency Management Office, there has to be a contingency plan put into place within the office’s organization and with the public without creating a widespread panic. Knowing the situations in the past, the issues have to be dealt with immediately. Doing research and using the information from the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor malfunction in 1979, will help to know how to respond to this disaster. Even though there were no deaths or injuries from this particular incident, it drew a lot of media attention and created great concern within the local area and surrounding areas. The major forms of communication used in this situation were three major television networks and the local radio stations. Also, there was another situation in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina went through New Orleans and left it devastated. Many of the local citizens and their families were affected and most of them...
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...energy crisis An Ho Brigham Young University Abstract We are facing many problems in today’s world, like: starvations in Africa, the natural resources are running out, or terrorism and genocides in Africa… But in this paper, the topic will be about the energy crisis that we are facing, which I think is affecting other problems as well. In fact, according to the newest prediction of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the electricity demand in the United States will increase about 28 percent by 2035; and the world demand for electricity will increase 2.3 percent each year until 2035( EIA, 2011). If we keep producing energy like we are doing now, burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, we would face tremendous problems. Not just the resources might run out, but we would also face pollution, and green-house effects. Failure to develop a new technology that would produce enough clean power, would be devastating result. So when we are trying to find a new technology, why don’t we use a way we already have? I propose nuclear energy, because it will produce clean energy, and it also is more effective than wind or solar power. This is an interesting introduction TO your paper, but it needs to be a summary OF your paper. Nuclear Energy: The best help we have with the energy crisis You need an introduction with a thesis. Power plants are releasing carbon dioxide into the air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the largest source...
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... Midway Maritime Foundation ABSTRACT This paper analyses the grounding that occurred on the 13th of January 2012 to the cruise ship Costa Concordia. The analysis is carried out only on the conduct of navigation – and not on the emergency response - at three different levels: the errors of the bridge team, the error-inducing conditions of their workplace (the bridge), and the organizational processes behind them – following Reason’s (1997) model of organizational accident. An organizational accident is a rare, but often catastrophic, event that occurs within complex organizations as a product of technological innovation. Working under a hypothesis built on publicly available data till July 2012, the grounding of Costa Concordia appears to be an organizational accident. The paper aims to provide official investigators with a framework for the understanding of its development, which is considered critical to limit the re-occurrence of other such events. Moreover, it aspires to be the starting point for future examination of error inducing conditions across the cruising industry and the wider maritime domain. Overall, it is an attempt to address systemic issues, rather than accusing or defending individuals and organizations involved. INTRODUCTION About 21.42 (UTC+1) on January 13, 2012, the cruise ship Costa Concordia grounded on the rocks Le Scole, near Giglio island, Italy. The ship, operated by Costa Crociere – a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation...
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...Marianela Somoza Latin Cuisine Class Research paper 2 CUBA I am going to do my research paper on Cuba because I find the culture fascinating and the food is amazingly good. The republic of Cuba it is one big island that it is about 100 miles of south Florida. Cuba is the largest island in the Coast area. Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba in 1492. As the island developed the Spanish began mistreating the people who lived there before. They started getting black slaves from Africa to operate mines and plantations. Since the African people worked in Cuba both formed the culture and the Cuban cuisine was born. The Spanish people brought several fruits and grains with them like lemons and oranges and rice as well and vegetables to. In Cuba the major crop is the Sugar cane. With the big influence of the African culture in Cuba they introduced a lot of popular dishes like rice and beans also known as Moors and Christians accompanied with a side of tostones its pieces of fried plantain it is very delicious. The Cuban cuisine took a drastic turn after the Cuban Revolution in 1959 when Fidel Castro overthrew the government. The Cubans in that time began to leave the island because of lack of food supply. The conditions worsten because of political problems that they could not trade out internationally and the food supply became very poor quality. We know that Spain and...
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...Go… Nuclear? What does the term “nuclear” mean to modern society? Is it a clean, efficient production of energy, or is it a mushroom cloud of death and devastation? Growing up only thirty miles from Entergy’s River Bend Nuclear Power Plant and Waterford Nuclear Power Plant, I have heard many different opinions on the topic of nuclear energy. In the last twenty years, the Federal Government has focused on going “green”, to lessen the amount and effects of carbon dioxide emissions. Currently, there are very few options on where we get our power. However, one of these sources is from nuclear power. These words cause many to tremble in fear. Some believe that nuclear power is the most effective way to produce energy. However, just because something is effective, doesn’t necessarily mean that it is worth the risk. This point has raised many questions around the world about whether or not nuclear power is the best source of alternative energy. I have had fears of something happening at River Bend. I have wondered if one day I would have to abandon my home to escape the effects of radiation. I have also wondered if these fears are due to the lack of knowledge that I have on the subject of nuclear power and if nuclear power truly is a safe source of energy. Safety is not the only concern some have when considering nuclear power in the United States. The cost to build a nuclear power plant today is unknown. With that being said, financing a new plant is very difficult...
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...The Galapagos Islands Axia College of University of Phoenix May 6th, 2009 For the purpose of this paper I will attempt to provide interesting information on the birds, plants and snails of the Galapagos Islands. I will discuss the biological interrelations between the species to include how they are affected by the human intrusion. I will also share some information on the conservation groups that are trying to preserve these islands for the future. The Galapagos Islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean approximately 600 miles off the west coast of South America. The Galapagos Archipelago consists of 4,897 square miles of land over 28,000 square miles. There are 16 islands that provide tourists and visitors with many spectacular species to look at. These species are comprised of birds, marine life, tortoises, sea lions, iguanas, snails and flora such as cactus and mangroves. (Galapagos Online, 2009) The Galapagos Islands are home to many species of birds. Some of these birds are the Blue-Footed, Red-Footed, and Masked boobies; Darwin’s Finches which are comprised of 13 different species belonging to 4 genera; the Albatross and the Galapagos Penguins. (Galapagos Online, 2009) The three varieties of boobies are different in nature. The Blue-Footed Booby’s natural habitat extends from Peru to Mexico. They nest in colonies. They can be seen breeding on most islands north of the equator. (Galapagos Online...
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...Costa Concordia Anatomy of an organisational accident Capt. Antonio Di Lieto PhD candidate at the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania adilieto@amc.edu.au The views and opinions expressed on this paper are solely those of the original author. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of persons or organisations involved, and/or any/all contributors to this site. ABSTRACT th This paper analyses the grounding that occurred on the 13 of January 2012 to the cruise ship Costa Concordia. The analysis is carried out only on the conduct of navigation – and not on the emergency response at three different levels: the errors of the bridge team, the error-inducing conditions of their workplace (the bridge), and the organisational processes behind them – following Reason’s (1997) model of organisational accident. An organisational accident is a rare, but often catastrophic, event that occurs within complex organisations as a product of technological innovation. Working under a hypothesis built on publicly available data till July 2012, the grounding of Costa Concordia appears to be an organisational accident. The paper aims to provide official investigators with a framework for the understanding of its development, which is considered critical to limit the re-occurrence of other such events. Moreover, it aspires to be the starting point for future examination of error inducing conditions across the cruising industry and the wider maritime ...
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...Singapore Culture 1 The Singapore: Cultural Research My Research Paper Crystal N. Nichol Justine Lemos Ashford University Anthropology 101 July 26, 2011 The Singapore: Cultural Research There are many ways that a community’s mode of subsistence can impact that of a community’s aspects of cultural behavior and beliefs. This research paper will reflect on the primary mode of subsistence that the Singapore practice and how this affects other cultural aspects of their particular culture. The way a culture makes a living has a significant impact on the way a culture acts and does things. Singapore is one of the most prosperous countries in the southeast of Asia (Topley, 1961). The primary mode of subsistence that this paper will focus on will be pastoralists; following and explaining the effects this has on the specific aspects of kinship, gender relations, and beliefs-values within this culture. The Singapore culture is a culture that believes the concepts of group, harmony, and mutual security are more important than that of the individual. Family is the centre of the social structure and emphasizes unity, loyalty and respect for the elderly in the Singapore Culture (Topley, 1961). Extended family and close friends are those that are considered family to the Singapore and they are the ones the Singapore culture hold their beliefs in high standards (Lee, 1988).The implications of the Singapore’s religious means...
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...The Haitian Diaspora in the Bahamas By Ria N.M. Treco Florida International University Department of International Relations April 17, 2002 Introduction Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere with about 80% of the Haitian population living in abject poverty [1]. Many factors contribute to the economic status of this country including: lack of proper education, overpopulation, environmental problems, and subsequent lack of jobs. All of these factors must be pointed out in order for one to fully understand the reasons for the mass migration that is taking place from Haiti into other countries of the world and more specifically into the Bahamas. Haiti has one of the lowest adult literacy rates in the world with only 48.8% of the total population above age 15 being able to read and write simple sentences. According to the Human Development Report, Haiti ranks 134 out of 162 countries for the adult literacy rate. Furthermore, Oxfam International ranks only four countries in the world lower than Haiti for the availability of basic education for its people. There is inadequate healthcare in Haiti as well. In 1999, the US Agency for International Development in Haiti implemented new programs to make Haitians aware of family planning, however, only half the population of Haiti has access to these facilities. This is closely related to the problem of overpopulation in Haiti. Haiti is one of the most densely populated countries of the Western Hemisphere with upwards of...
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...Term Research Paper Outline I. Introduction II. Geography a. Location b. Physical Features c. Climate III. History IV. Government d. Country’s official name e. Type of government f. Current government leader i. Name, Title, residence V. Economy g. Major Industries h. Major agriculture i. Trade ii. Exports iii. Imports iv. Trade policies j. Currency VI. People k. Statistics v. Population vi. Ethnic Groups vii. Major Religions l. Language m. Education viii. Literacy rate ix. Length of Schooling x. Funding The island country of island is situated several hundred miles northwest of the British Isles and directly below the Arctic Circle. Iceland is often known for its natural Beauty; volcanoes, hot springs glaciers, and auroras are prominent features. It is affectionately called the land of fire and ice. Iceland is relatively small yet modern and industrialized state with a modest population of just under 340,000 and total area of 103,000 km2 (39,769 sq. mi). Iceland has a varied topography but it is one of the most volcanic regions, in the world. Iceland started to form in the Miocene era about 20 million years ago from a series of volcanic eruptions on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where it lies between North America and Eurasian plates, this cause the island to be...
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...Izetta Clay 11/24/12 Prof: Jeff Ambrose ENG 100 Research Paper Hurricane Sandy's in KINGSTON, Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and pelting rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and downed power lines Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica on a course that would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida and the Bahamas. Sandy's death toll was at least two. An elderly man was killed in Jamaica when he was crushed by a boulder that rolled onto his clapboard house, police reported. Earlier Wednesday, a woman in Haiti was swept away by a rushing river she was trying to cross, in some southern towns of Jamaica, a few crocodiles were caught in rushing flood waters carried them out of their homes in mangrove thickets, showing up districts where electricity was knocked out, local residents reported. One big croc took up temporary residence in a family's front yard in the city of Portmore. Wednesday evening the hurricane's eye had crossed Jamaica and emerged off its northern coast near the town of Port Antonio, meteorologists said, but rain and winds continued to pound the Caribbean island, and hurricane conditions were predicted to last well in the night. It was the first direct hit by the eye of a hurricane in Jamaica since Hurricane Gilbert 24 years ago, and fearful authorities closed the island's international airports and police ordered 48-hour curfews in major towns to...
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