War on Coal “President Obama is responsible entirely for the closure of that mine and the loses of these jobs”‚ Robert Murray CEO of Murray Energy Corporation told CNN after 239 men were laid off because an Ohio mine had closed. The current war on coal is not one of just and fair reasons. Coal has several positive benefits that greatly outweigh the negative environmental effects that some say it causes. The main benefit of coal is the hundreds of thousands it employs annually. However‚ with the
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Coal is an un-renewable fossil fuel which is known as a cheap and reliable energy source. It has many environmental impacts‚ both positive and negative. Coal has a great economical effect providing thousands of people with jobs‚ and harmfully leaving individuals with un-producible land. It has a social impact negatively when people live near coal mines. Coal is a flammable‚ mostly black rock‚ which has been located in 50 different countries around the world. Coal is known as a fossil fuel because
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In 1947‚ One hundred eleven men were killed in an explosion that took place at the Centralia No 5 mines located in the state of Illinois. The explosion was caused by highly explosive coal dust that was ignited by an explosive charge. During that time‚ Driscoll Scanlan was one of l6 Illinois state mine inspectors‚ appointed by Governor Green. He was given the responsibility of policing the mines as well as the operators. Additionally‚ it was his duty to make sure that the company’s was in compliance
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The General Strike The General Strike started May 3rd 1926 and lasted nine days ending on the 12th May 1926. Mine owners wanted to normalise profits even during times of economic instability – which meant that miners’ wages would be reduced and working hours would be extended. The miners were not happy with the changes that were about to happen so they decided to go on strike. This documentary exercise is going to evaluate two primary sources from the General Strike. It will consider form‚
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18 April 2013 Analysis and Interpretation of Langston Hughes ’ "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" Unfortunately‚ themes of racism and prejudice seem to be all too common when one thinks of American history. These negative connotations stem from the United States involvement in slavery and then issues with African-American civil rights that reached an apex in the 1950s and 1960s. Still‚ these historical issues still affect by many Americans today. An example of this cultural situation in America‚ and
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“Life is short but sweet for certain‚” a sweeter way to say YOLO (You Only Live Once). Life is sweet and there are things that make it sweeter. I’m not talking about those lovey-dovey moments or those sweet nothings said‚ I’m talking about FOOD! Yeah‚ you read that part right. I’m talking about Sugar-and-Spice-and-Everything-Nice and those sugary things that may give you cavities. Here is a list of sinful pleasures that can send your senses dreaming: 1. To Die for Doughnuts – be it Krispy Kreme
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Why is Jim Huck’s “true father”? I think it’s very simple. If you think about it‚ Jim is really the one who has taught and guided Huck through most of his struggles. From the day Huck and Jim discover each other on Jackson Island and decide to embark on their journey together‚ Jim is constantly looking out for Huck and acting fatherly toward him. He uses many phrases throughout the book which reveal his fatherly attitude toward Huck‚ such as on page 115 when he says "Laws bless you‚ chile‚ I ’us
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the background of the study‚ which contains the general description‚ and may include the broader description of the topic; the objectives of the study‚ which states what is to be achieved by the study; the scope and limitations of the study‚ which states the extent and limits of the study. Background of the Study The Luisa and Son Bakeshop was established in 1965 when Mrs. Luisa Paredes began baking out of her home kitchen for friends and family.
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An individual diagnosed with a terminal illness has one major battle to fight. Families of terminally ill patients suffer significant effects related to an illness‚ forcing some households to have large debts and making them unable to afford food and other necessaries. One specific terminal illness is called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)‚ also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a disease affecting the human nervous system like the brain‚ muscles‚ and spinal cord. It is a deadly disease that
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Myckena Guerrero Journal 1 I learned how to read at a very early age of five. Not only did I know how to read in English but I also learned how to read in Spanish. For kindergarten I went to an imersion program which taught me both English and Spanis. My parents were very suprised I was able to read in both languages since I wasnt fluent at the time. I had no idea it
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