relations executive was enthusiastic on the phone. The IT Company he represented had started installing green data centres and energy-efficient computers. Would I like to fly to California to see for myself? That would be a 2‚500-mile round trip from my home in Midwestern Canada. According to the online calculator from Terapas‚ the trip would release 1.132 pounds (About 500 kilos) of CO2 into the atmosphere. ‘if you’re really into green technology‚ couldn’t we do a videoconference instead? ‘I asked. ‘Sure
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War I in the trenches‚ their homes and in most cases-their death beds during combat. In this picture it is clear to see that life in the trenches was dismal and uncomfortable. Trenches were basically dug out pieces of land that soldiers fought from and sought refuge in upon returning attacks. They were not fun places to live and consisted of numbers of men packed tightly together in constant fear of their lives being taken from them before they could ever return home to their families‚ if they
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n the latter half of the 19th century an arms race began to Develop ‚ this in itself was causing tensions In Germany the Kaiser Wilhelm II had rid himself of Bismark and his conservative foreign policy of diplomacy and avoidance of conflict‚ with a rash and belligerent quest for glory. The facts that the rulers of Great Britain ‚ Germany and Russia were first cousins did nothing to reduce the levels of tension. National security was a critical issue for all the major states‚ the developing tensions
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American Imperialism and the Growth of International Markets (1910 for American until 1920) o As American industrial markets boomed and our economy expanded we sought additional markets for our surplus products and food stuffs. Reasons it occurred in this time period industrial revolution surplus of materials and foods. Export it over seas. Imperialistic. Basically means colonizing. Manipulating their economy which is not a good thing; morally. We’re imperialistic as of 2012. 1920-1941: America
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Abert Einstein High School | IA | American Pre-Military Involvement in World War One | | Max Martin-Udry | 1/6/2013 | 1‚833 Words | Plan Of Investigation This investigation assesses American involvement in World War I before military intervention‚ and how this led to military intervention. In order to assess these causes‚ one must examine America’s involvement in the war before combat‚ the events that launched America’s military intervention in the war‚ American sentiments about
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Austin Lynch Mrs. Barriga Us History II Honors January 16‚ 2015 DBQ: What was the underlying cause of World War I? There were many causes of World War I‚ but the three most important causes were militarism‚ imperialism‚ and alliances. World War I started in 1914‚ and it started off when the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist. This was a global war centered in Europe which started July 28‚ 1914 and ended November 11‚ 1918. After World War I ended more than
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The economic impact of First World War on the UK The First World War saw a decline of economic production in Britain‚ with a major reallocation to munitions. It forced Britain to use up it is financial reserves and borrow large sums from the U.S. Shipments of American raw materials and food allowed Britain to feed itself and its army while maintaining her productivity. The essay will discuss the main effect on Britain’s economic after the First World War and how politician leaders deal with the
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War Through the Eyes of Erich Remarque A soldier must have the mentality of‚ “I must kill or I’ll be killed” or they will surely perish. Taking this idea to heart can be a very moralistic test that most people can’t handle. All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the greatest war novels ever written because of its exposing graphic depiction of war. In the short note before Chapter One‚ Remarque lets the reader know exactly what themes he intends. War is savage‚ unjustified and unnatural. He intends
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American Plan ( AP) - A billing arrangement under which room charges include the guestroom and three meals‚ Also called as full board / full pension. European Plan (EP) - A billing arrangement under which meals are priced separately or room only plan Modified American Plan (MAP) - A billing arrangement under which the daily rate is including room and two meals‚ generally Breakfast and dinner. Continental Plan ( CP ) - One of the most common / preferred billing arrangement which includes room
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Women’s Role in WW1 A typical day for women: Wake up‚ cook‚ feed children‚ clean‚ teach children‚ clean‚ cook‚ sleep‚ while their husbands were off at work making money to support his and his wife ’s family. That all changed once World War One started and the men were conscripted into the war leaving‚ the wife ’s at home to do all of their normal tasks‚ as well as what the men used to do; providing for the family. Women‚ who previously worked in domestic service‚ were encouraged to take on jobs
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