I just came back from a business trip this weekend. It was the first time I worked as a “coordinator” for my company. I learned a lot and got “business culture shock” as well. I am not sure if there is the term in English. I just felt I was in another world that I had to speak another language and used another way of thinking especially in business meetings. For example‚ my boss blamed me that I shouldn’t have said “sorry” if he hadn’t said that. In my opinion‚ in Japan‚ it’s very common to
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Nov. 14‚ 2013 Short Paper - Air Pollution The U.S news reveals the fatal air pollution measurements and effects China is encountering‚ but the news in China news themselves never shown the numbers beyond index 500. As the industry rapidly grows in North China‚ the most polluted region is often the target of the discussion about air pollution issues. However‚ China’s state based news sources constantly reported on the positive side‚ especially on how they fight over the improvement of their air quality
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in Ohio” -Neil Young‚ musician 1 Protest music reflects and arguably transforms the way society feels about social justice issues. In the wake of a national tragedy Neil Young and bandmates David Crosby‚ Stephen Stills‚ and Graham Nash wrote a song which inspired change and offered solidarity for millions who felt the gravity of the Kent State shooting. Taking a stand during the Vietnam War era‚ Neil Young’s ‘Ohio’ specifically embodies the impact that protest music can make by influencing people
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Industrial pollution is pollution which can be directly linked with industry‚ in contrast to other pollution sources. This form of pollution is one of the leading causes of pollution worldwide; in the United States‚ for example‚ the Environmental Protective Agency estimates that up to 50% of the nation’s pollution is caused by industry. Because of its size and scope‚ industrial pollution is a serious problem for the entire planet‚ especially in nations which are rapidly industrializing‚ like China. This
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Protests Against the Vietnam War The 1960s and 1970s were a turbulent time for Americans as the country entered in the Vietnam War‚ from 1965 to 1975. The lives of young men were drastically changed as they were entered into the draft lottery. Others were outraged by the United States entering yet another war. Americans across the country came together and formed huge‚ diverse protests to stop the Vietnam War and save the lives of the soldiers and innocent civilians. Protesters weakened America’s
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contaminated water. The World Health Organization estimates that 80% of all sickness and disease in developing countries is due to unsafe water. As water pollution is one of the most widespread problems and it has deadly effects‚ I chose this topic. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes‚ rivers‚ oceans and groundwater). Water pollution occurs when pollutants are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds. The project
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The world contains a large population of human beings with various morals‚ views‚ and beliefs. Disagreements‚ protests and wars‚ are bound to occur with so many different types of people living together. Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall describe examples of how these disagreements were solved through peaceful protests in “Resisting terror.” The first example is from 1943 in Berlin‚ Germany when wives protested for the Nazis to set their Jewish husbands free. The second example is from 1977 in Buenos
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Protesters in Honolulu‚ Hawaii and all over the United States express their political differences about the recent election win to Donald Trump and how very disconcerted they are due to the shocking outcome. People in the LGBT community‚ African Americans and Minorities have been greatly presenting their feelings and thoughts on Trump’s’ victory. Now that its 2016 protesters are not as violent as they used to be back in the old days‚ protests with the new president is more peaceful and less physical
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Ugh… the pep rally. A place where stupid 8th grade boys come to see 8th grade girls shake their stuff. I hate it‚ but my mom always forces me to come. “Honey‚ it’s good for you to build school spirit.” “Oh Bree Bear‚ just go and have fun with your friends.” I just went to make her happy‚ but honestly sometimes I have a bit of fun. Okay‚ maybe sometimes I have a lot of fun. But you know what‚ that’s not the point. This time the cheerleaders were doing a new cheer. Instead of saying To the San to the
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Air pollution in India is a serious issue with the major sources being fuelwood and biomass burning‚ fuel adulteration‚ vehicle emission and traffic congestion.[1][2] India has a low per capita emissions of greenhouse gases but the country as a whole is the third largest after China and the United States.[3] A 2013 study on non-smokers has found that Indians have 30% lower lung function compared to Europeans.[4] The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1981 to regulate air
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