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- 91: A Big Problem: Shortage of Fish
- A Big Problem: Shortage of Fish Five years ago, due to the shortage of cod and other fish, 5,000 square miles off the banks of New England were closed off to fishermen. Among the water deemed ... the spectrum, are those fishermen who rely on the profit made from their job. And since there are already about 200 more boats than experts estimate are really needed, this loss of water has a big impact. They argue that their economic future as well as the future of their families, depend on these waters being reopened. They claim that although it may look like things are fine, it is actually ...
- 92: Regulating Big Companies
- Regulating Big Companies What is considered illegal conduct? This is the question that I am going to look at in my paper. I found three different articles in the wall street journal that show how companies used ... it." This quote in the article, sums up what I am saying. The hospitals are using the regulations now to maximize reimbursements. In conclusion, there needs to be something done along the lines of regulating big conglomerates and other companies. These rich companies feel that they can outsmart the system and maximize their profits illegally. They feel that even if they get caught, they will still come out ahead after the ...
- 93: The Impact Of Stalinism In 198
- ... Similarly, one critic states "To Orwell, it must have seemed that neither time nor future could budge Stalin, but that he would live forever with even increasing strength" (Asimov 316). This opinion is applied to Big Brother and the Party in 1984, even the direct question of the Party's endurance is posed. In Winston's own words: ". . .and what way of knowing the dominion of the Party would not endure ... events in the novel and actual events in history. Although the novel is set in London, it "portrays the very real . . . political terrorism . . . of Stalinist Russia" (Meyers 145). The most obvious parallel is that of Big Brother symbolizing Stalin. The portrait of Big Brother hangs on walls everywhere, all bearing a man with the same description, "a man of about forty-five with a heavy black mustache and ruggedly handsome features" (Orwell 5). Critic Philip Rahv writes " ...
- 94: Water Pollution: Is it as big of a problem as we think?
- Water Pollution: Is it as big of a problem as we think? The following essay will be looking at the factors that cause pollution, and the effect that pollution has on our world today. It will also investigate what it has ... The pollution of rivers and streams with chemical contaminants has become among the most critical environmental problems of the century. It is estimated that 10 million people die each year from drinking contaminated water! Another big problem are Oil spills. These large scale accidental discharges of liquid petroleum products are an important factor of the pollution along shore lines. The most spectacular spills involve the supertankers that are used to transport ...
- 95: Creative Writing: The Big Scoop
- Creative Writing: The Big Scoop Hello, my name is Jack Williams. I am a reporter you have been hearing a lot about and this is how I gathered my information for my article on "Computers, Hacking, And USA's ...
- 96: Crime
- ... made sixty three million last year and the closest man to him was Patrick Ewig; who made twenty million,(Partinie) which is a little better character wise. It is true that these men bring on big crowds and lots of money to the owners, just like baseball players, but again have to much control. They probably arent paid near as much as the owners could afford to either, the owner ... paid so much. They have a lot more at steak when they go out on to the field to crunch heads. They have to consider the possibility of getting injured. They are paid to be big, mean, fast, and ruthless out on the grass against men just as big and ruthless as themselves. Football players are rewarded money if their talent is exceptional, for touchdowns, yardage, sacks, stops, interceptions, and many more. If they dont perform they dont get as much ...
- 97: Crime 2
- ... made sixty three million last year and the closest man to him was Patrick Ewig; who made twenty million, (Partinie) which is a little better character wise. It is true that these men bring on big crowds and lots of money to the owners, just like baseball players, but again have to much control. They probably aren t paid near as much as the owners could afford to either, the owner ... paid so much. They have a lot more at steak when they go out on to the field to crunch heads. They have to consider the possibility of getting injured. They are paid to be big, mean, fast, and ruthless out on the grass against men just as big and ruthless as themselves. Football players are rewarded money if their talent is exceptional, for touchdowns, yardage, sacks, stops, interceptions, and many more. If they don t perform they don t get as much ...
- 98: POW #12: The Big Knight Switch
- POW #12: The Big Knight Switch PROBLEM STATEMENT: For POW 12, I am asked if four knight's, (two black and two white) can switch places, while perpendicular to each other, (meaning two black knights are on one side ...
- 99: 1984- A Valid Prediction
- ... War II. "The war was unquestionably an important part of his [Orwell's] writing" (Williams 8). Orwell used his novel to speak out against socialism and classism. In a society ruled by a character named Big Brother, the citizens are not only told how to act, but how to think and feel. The governing force of the society uses fear and brutality to control its citizens. Many of Orwell's predictions ... to lessen the consequences of lying. In 1984, many citizens were arrested for having someone accuse them of treachery. The people in 1984 were very patriotic, and this patriotism led suspicion. The increased love for Big Brother made families crumble and friends disloyal. Children became so pro-Big Brother that they would turn in their own parents and blood to please Big Brother. Any activity that broke from the normal routine of life was considered suspicious and grounds for arrest. Violators were ...
- 100: Labor Unions
- ... Maine and New Hampshire. Altogether, about 20,000 workers took part in the strike. It ended in a victory for the shoemakers. Similar victories were soon won by other trade unions. These successes led to big increases in union membership. Yet most American workers were generally better off than workers in Europe and had more hope of improving their lives. For this reason, the majority did not join labor unions. In ... weak and workers feared going on strike; there were too many unemployed men who might take their jobs. Yet some workers secretly formed a Trainmen's Union to oppose the railroads. Then, in 1877, four big railroads announced that they were going to decrease wages another 10 percent. In addition, the Pennsylvania line ordered freight train conductors to handle twice as many cars as before. On July 16, a strike began ... garment workers came to two conclusions: Secrecy was needed to protect union members against employer spies. Labor organizations would fail if they were divided into separate craft unions. Instead, labor should be organized in one big union of both skilled and unskilled workers. Membership in the Knights of Labor was open to wage earners over 18 years of age regardless of race, sex or skill. New members had to take ...
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