Thredbo Landslide The Thredbo landslide disaster occurred late evening on 30/7/1997 in the Thredbo village in Kosciuszko National Park‚ NSW. A portion of a road on Alpine Way collapsed resulting in the above ski lodge to slide down the hill‚ over 1000 tones of material slid down and crushed into another ski lodge below it. 18 people died from the disaster(Hand‚ 2000). Consequence of the disaster The Thredbo Landslide brought along a range of consequences including physical damage‚ environmental
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Overview of Firefighting Brandon Rodgers Centennial High School Abstract This paper explores the different aspects in living a firefighter’s life. The topics that will be covered are the various types of technology when being a fireman‚ the different tactics you see on a day to day basis‚ the physical abilities one must be capable of‚ and the types of equipment used. The technology used today to help fight fires is extremely progressed and different than it was even just ten years ago
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| U02A1 Dell Supply Chain | James DeHaven | BUS3022 Fundamentals of Supply ChainCapella University | Why has Dell’s Direct Supply Chain been so Successful? The direct supply chain model that Dell has been using for many years to sell customized PC’s to customers via the internet has been very successful. Dell designed and structured the supply chain to provide customized computers in a quick manner and with a reasonable price. Customers can visit the Dell website and configure the PC
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES APPLICATION FOR FIRST DEGREE‚ ASSOCIATE DEGREE‚ DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES The accompanying Instruction sheet provides detailed information on the completion of this application form. All applicants are urged to read this information carefully. The Associate Degree is offered only through the School of Continuing Studies. SECTION A – PERSONAL DATA 1. Name Title Last Name/Surname 2. a) Former Name (if applicable) Title Last Name/Surname 3. Have you previously
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sickness.I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are‚ with people dying the army needs me. Even in bad conditions I still want to help. George Washington read the army a motivational talk that influenced me to stay. I enlisted in the continental army because I want freedom. My cousin told me about his experience in the Boston Tea Party. He told me how he threw all the tea into the harbor. Altho it was a surprise to me that when I decided to enlist for the army I was sent to Pennsylvania
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Senior housing offers various types of care services accompanied by many different styles of housing or living communities. Compared to other long-term care options such as nursing homes‚ senior housing characteristically provides less full-time care‚ assistance with activities of daily living‚ and medical support services. Senior housing has many different financing formats that vary with the types of housing set-ups‚ whereas nursing home facilities tend to have unique care services offered within
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“Community Health Center or Health Center: An outpatient clinic that receives grant funds from the federal government through §330 of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA).”(Taylor‚ Jessamy) Federally funded Community Health Centers began in the 1960’s as part of the Office of Economic Opportunity‚ to reach the regions of the United States that were medically underserved and to promote community “empowerment.” Formally operated under the Department of Health‚ Education‚ and Welfare‚ it is now
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ chronic illness‚ such as obesity‚ heart disease‚ and cancer are among the most common and costly health problems associated with the elderly‚ they are also among the most preventable (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ 2010). Because chronic diseases are the driven force behind the increase in health care and prescription cost for the elderly‚ programs such as wellness and chronic disease management programs can help reduce
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Medical Center (WFRMC)‚ a large-for-profit hospital. This facility is located in Pensacola‚ an area with intense competition and tons of services. He is evaluating a continuous quality (CQI) program that the hospital has implemented in order to address issues of improvement in outcomes. WFRMC also owns and operates an off-site psychiatric facility with 89 beds and the 58 bed Rehabilitation Institute of West Florida. WFRMC is currently in the process of constructing their new cancer center. WFRMC has
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Professor Parks 1/25/15 The Wallingford Bowling Center Data 12 friends put together $1‚200‚000 of their own money to build a $6‚000‚000 bowling alley. Nearly 200‚000 people live within 15 miles of the bowling alley. The bowling alley is open 24 hours per day 27 part and full time employees The most recent income statement shows that the business tallied up $1‚844‚000 in sales. After expenses‚ the business was left with $44‚000 Net Income. The bowling center operates at 100 percent capacity on Sunday through
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