EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL Relevant Facts On March 24‚ 1989‚ there were several ruptured tanks of the Exxon Valdez that allowed approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil to pour into the Gulf of Alaska. As soon as this happened‚ it started what would be described as one of the most dreadful environmental disasters in the history of oil drilling. A few months after‚ there were enormous surges of wind and waves that caused the oil to spread further out into the shorelines of Prince
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Bioremediation Methods for Oil Spills Contents I. Introduction II. History of Bioremediation 1. ‘Courtship’ Period (Pre-1989) 2. ‘Honeymoon’ Period (1989-1991) 3. ‘Establishment’ Period (since 1992) III. The Biological and Chemical Processes of Bioremediation 1. Biodegradation a. Biological Process b. Degrading Species c. Chemical Process d. Need for Bioremediation 2. Bioremediation a. Seeding with Microbial Cultures b. Environmental Modification
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Coffee Economics: The Role of Coffee in Economic Development Contents INTRODUCTION Purpose of Report Scope of report Definitions Background International Coffee Trade Price Stabilization in the Coffee Economy The International Coffee Organization International Coffee Agreements Labor & Technology in Coffee Production Summary & Conclusions References Figures & Tables Figure 1. Map of production r:
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hashbrowns‚ McMuffins‚ sausage biscuits‚ hamburgers and cheeseburgers‚ fish sandwiches‚ several chicken sandwiches‚ chicken nuggets‚ chicken strips‚ chicken wraps‚ French fries‚ salads‚ shakes‚ sundaes‚ soft serve cones‚ pies‚ cookies‚ soft drinks‚ coffee‚ smoothies‚ apples‚ and milk for kids meals. In 1990‚ they decided to go with the fad and go green! They cut down on paper costs dramatically and “during the 1990s alone‚ we eliminated 300 million pounds of product packaging by redesigning and reducing
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Contents Coffee history in Vietnam 3 Starbucks Corporation 3 Highlands Coffee 4 I. Culture 5 II. Location 6 III. Design 7 IV. Relationships 11 V. Recommendations 16 VI. News 17 References 20 Highlands Coffee vs Starbucks Coffee in service Coffee history in Vietnam Coffee was introduced into Vietnam by French colonists in the late 19th century. Vietnam quickly became a strong exporter of coffee with many plantations
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Exxon Valdez Oil Spill ABSTRACT In March of 1989‚ the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound‚ Alaska. An eighteen foot wide hole was ripped into the hull‚ and 10.9 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the ocean. In the following weeks‚ many things transpired. This paper will discuss the cleanup‚ the damage‚ and the results of the biggest oil spill in United States history. On March 24‚ 1989‚ in Prince William Sound Alaska‚ the Exxon Valdez was moving
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OF LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS AN COFFEE SHOP CHAINS Coffee shops have always been important for British people. When they want to read a book and newspapers ‚meet new people‚ follow commodity prices‚ have knowledge of political issues‚ learn about what others think of a new book‚ be aware of the latest scientific and technological developments‚ have a chat with friends‚ they are going to coffee shops. In the past‚ there were only local coffee shops which are also named as high street coffee shops. Nevertheless
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Business 101 Introduction to Business Spring 2010 3 Credits Instructor: Robert M. Cameron Phone: 775-372-1218 Fax: 775-372-1219 E-Mail: robertmcameron@yahoo.com Classroom: PVC 123 Textbook: Contemporary Business‚ 13e‚ Boone & Kurtz Office Hours: ½ hour before/after class or by appointment Course Description: Course covers the study of Business in order to prepare the students to be informed consumers‚ readers of business literature‚ as well as to prepare the
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of the oil spill the Obama administration imposed a six month moratorium on new deep water drilling operations which ended on the 12th of October. For twenty years previous to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico there had been a total ban on deep water off shore drilling. But during his presidency‚ Barack Obama lifted the barriers to allow deepwater drilling to take place and his reasons for doing this were said to be to reduce the reliance on importing oil in from abroad. The oil spill‚ however‚
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company that began with small beginnings‚ and a simple burger it now has expanded menu that includes healthy food. Currently‚ the McDonald name and its brand serves to approximately 64 million customers each day‚ in over 333‚000 local restaurants locations‚ in about 119 countries. II. Company History The McDonald name and history began in 1940 when Dick and Mac McDonald open their doors in San Bernardino‚ California to the public as “McDonald’s Barbeque Restaurant” and featured a large menu and car
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