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    over fifteen hundred passengers. Some researchers claim the legendary Titanic may have never sunk at all and was swapped with an identical vessel thus, being one of the biggest insurance scams in history. The real story begins in 1907 when American financier JP Morgan, ordered a new class of ships. The construction of a new class of super liners for his company white star line. The Olympic was the first ship created and looked identical to the Titanic. In 1911 the Olympic collided

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    Sago Mine Case Study

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    In 2005, the Sago mine was purchased by International coal group (ICG) owner, billionaire financier, Wilber Ross. According to Jack Spadaro, who oversaw training of federal mine inspectors until retirement in 2004, “ICG was a company known to be irresponsible and dangerous”. According to some on Wall Street “he was a vulture investor, a bottom feeder, someone who goes in, buys to cut cost, and then sell them and make a huge profit.” (Ross, 5) The Sago Mine was in bankruptcy for two years, with well

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    William Campbell – Honourable, Brave and A Successful Gold Discoverer By Briar Campbell Have you ever found gold? William Campbell has. In fact he was first discoverer of gold at Donald Cameron’s at Clunes Station. William Campbell was born on the 17th of July 1810 at Aberfoyle, Perthshire and Scotland. In the early 1850s William Campbell discovered gold at Donald Cameron’s at Clunes Station, but fearing that if he announced it the gold panning and mining would ruin pastoral land and draw off

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    1. INTRODUCTION Africa has been a continent that has given birth to many civilizations as well as being the mother of all human races. However as much as it boast its majestic greatness it is not without scars. It has been colonized and stripped off of its resources and people due to imperialism. “Imperial expansion into Africa, costing taxpayers dearly, provided poor and precarious markets (Hobson 1970:152)”. This essay addresses the historical background, Impact of imperialism, and contemporary

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    Henry Ford Paper

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    This paper will go into detail about the young life, career and adult life of Henry Ford. Henry ford’s young life, in this paper will consist of his childhood. The paper will then describe all of his education and early jobs. Finally, this paper will conclude with Henry Ford’s adult life and home life (what he did when he wasn’t working), his career’s work and the impact Henry had on American History. This paper should help the reader better understand the life of Henry Ford: Who he was? Who he is

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    How Did Walt Disneyland

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    Disneyland Disneyland is known as the most magical place on earth. Disneyland was thought of and created by Walt Disney. Mr. Disney was an American film producer who was best known for his character Mickey Mouse. Today, I’m going to be telling you about Disneyland: whose idea it was, how Disneyland started, and how popular it was in the beginning until today. Disneyland was mainly Walt Disney’s idea. He wanted everything to be like what he saw in his imagination. Although he did need to hire someone

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    How Did Japanese Occupation from 1941-1945 affect the History of HK Introduction The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong commenced on December 25, 1941 after Sir Mark Young, the Governor of Hong Kong by then, had surrendered the land of Hong Kong to Japan. This surrender took place after 18 days of aggressive battle between Canadian and British defenders and the overwhelming Japanese Imperial militaries. Eventually, the occupation continued for 3 years and 8 months. This paper seeks to analyze the implications

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    Introduction Climate change have enormous negatives risks threaten livelihoods and hinder development around the globe, according to Global Humanitarian Forum 500 million people are at extreme risk due to floods, droughts, landslides and tropical cyclones so governments, NGOs, private sector, and other stakeholders address climate change adaptation through projects and initiatives that represent the practical ways to adapt with CCR. Monitoring and evaluating process is responsible for being sure

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    Audit Research Introduction Accounting and management are the major pillars of an organization that contributes to the country’s economy. Introduction of AICPA Code of Professional Conduct helps in controlling the business operation especially in the accounting and management departments. Accounting and management fraud have been experienced whereby through corruption or other means, entrusted managers and accountants tend to be selfish in undertaking their duties. These factors are well addressed

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    Meaningful use refers to the adoption of healthcare management technology referred to as the electronic-health record whose primary function is enhancing the quality, efficiency, safety, as well as reduction in health related disparities. In addition, meaningful use seeks to improve the level of care coordination, public health management and population. Undoubtedly, this aspiration encompasses the increased engagement of the patients as well their families while maintaining the safety and confidentiality

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