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Privatization of Ontario Hydro, 2002.
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the privatization of Ontario Hydro.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is a critical analysis of the issues that are related to the efforts in privatizing Ontario Hydro. In evaluating various points of argument, this paper indicates that it may prove wiser to keep the electrical utility within the public sector, managed and developed as needed by public moneys, and also, continuing to employ Ontarians about the province according to wages and conditions that have been usual and which in some parts of Ontario are an important aspect of local economies. When the issues are examined in terms of what would benefit ordinary citizens of the province who enjoy affordable electricity in return for their tax dollar and past tax investment, the privatization of Ontario Hydro does not seem advisable in the long term, as appealing as it may be to capitalist interests, in the short term.
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The Privatization of Ontario Hydro, 2002.
This paper discusses the problems in privatizing the former Ontario Hydro authority.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper comparesthe privatization of Ontario Hydro with American privatization in the 1990s. The author argues that there are drawbacks to privatization that have to do with hard transition periods, chances for corruption and much else that does not suit the citizen's interest.
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Privatization of Hydro One, 2002.
An overview of the privatization of Ontario, Canada's 'Hydro One'.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper responds to specific questions regarding the privatization of Ontario's Hydro. The essay discusses a conservatist ideology that is related to privatization; evaluates the possible effectiveness or failure of the move and identifies key lobbyists who have been involved with the privatization project.
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Opposition to the Privatization of Hydro One - Howard Hampton and the New Democratic Party., 2002.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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Privatization of Ontario Hydro is most often discussed as a provincial issue that is rooted in the capital of Toronto. However, the selling off of Ontario Hydro plants in smaller communities of the province is an important aspect of the privatization. The leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Howard Hampton, represents Rainy River, a community in which hundreds of Ontario Hydro workers and others stand to be affected by the changeover. In these areas that have by tradition had significant poverty, the prospect of higher hydro costs as well as lost employment should plants and existing services be closed or reorganized has particular importance. 5 pgs. 5 sources.
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Hydro One Privatization, 2002.
Examines the privatization of Hydro One in Ontario, Canada.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper examines the neo-conservative ideology of privatization in light of the privatization of Hydro One in Ontario, Canada. The paper looks at the negative impacts of privatization and examines efforts to stop the proposal.
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The Snowy Mountain Hydro-Electric Scheme, 2003.
A look at the history behind and the success of the Snowy Mountains hydro - electric scheme.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how the Snowy Mountains hydro-electric scheme was Australia?s largest engineering project ever and how it took 25 years to build with strong multi-cultural work force that included thirty different countries, some being European immigrants made homeless by the Second World War. Its purpose was to divert the largely untapped waters of the Snowy and Tumit into the Murrumbidgee River.
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Introduction
What was the Lead Up to the Snowy Hydroelectric Scheme?
Why Can the Snowy Mountain Hydroelectric Scheme be Considered Such a Success?
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"For many years during the dry farmers looked up to the snow capped mountains and watched much of the Snowy and other rivers flow, unexploited into the oceans but it was not until 1944 that the idea of a irrigation/power scheme was viably put forward. Later on in 1947 the Commonwealth, New South Wales and Victorian Governments formed a technical committee to explore viable uses for the Snowy River. In 1949 the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Power Act formed a Snowy Mountains Authority, which was put in charge of the daunting task of designing, building and running a duel Power and Irrigation project."
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Debating Privatization and Ontario Hydro, 2002.
A study of the privatization debate surrounding Ontario Hydro.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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Current debate on the privatization of utilities in Ontario, reflects typical thinking of our times on Globalization, neo-liberal economic markets and the need to rationalize all public expenditure towards budgets that no longer carry deficits. It is a wholly capitalist view of the world and economic practices that puts complete faith in market forces to correct what is wanting in economies and with the promise given that following this approach will bring large benefits to society.
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Product Development Process Project, 2002.
This paper is a complete engineering class group project to demonstrate the product development process for a Portable Compressed Air and Hydro-pneumatic Jack.
3,475 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper presents a group engineering project from preselection between two products to market identification to manufacturing to prototype. The paper includes many tables and drawings.
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List of Figures
Product Planning
Mission Statement: Portable Compressed Air and Hydro-pneumatic Jack (car jack)
Mission Statement: Athletic Safety Support Pack
Identifying Customer Needs
Product Survey and Responses
Customer Needs Level of Importance
Product Specifications
Metric Level of Importance
Link Metric to Customer Needs
Benchmark on Customer Needs
Benchmark on Metrics
Assigned Marginal and Ideal Values for Metric Component Estimates
Final Metric Specifications
Product Uniqueness and Significance
Concept Generation
Clarify the Problem
Search Externally
Search Internally
Explore Systematically
Concept Selection
Concept Screening
Concept Scoring
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Manufacturing Cost
Reduction of Component Cost
Reduction of Assembly Cost and Supporting Production
Impact of DFM and Conclusion
Prototyping
Types and Purpose of Prototypes
Instructions for Tire Change
Prototype Uses
Prototype Strategy
Prototype Method(s)
Critique Evaluation
List of Sources
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"After careful evaluation of our two major products, we narrowed our focus to one, the Portable Compressed Air and Hydro-pneumatic Jack. Once we did this, we wanted to ensure that the product focused on customer needs. In order to understand where our product fulfilled customers? needs we identified the latent or hidden needs as well as explicit needs using a Product Survey and Response. We then used the result of the survey to provide a fact base for justifying the product specifications. We created an archival record of the needs activity using a table to ensure that no critical customer need was missed or forgotten."
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Delayed Environmentalism and Water Pollution in Vietnam, 2005.
An explanation of Vietnam's severe environmental problems and water pollution.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at Vietnam's severe environmental problems which generally relate in some way to water and water pollution; regional differences. It discusses an impeding population boom in a still agrarian society with 80% of disease and much child mortality as water related. It also looks at how progress has been made in the goal of providing potable water and the need for strong public education and enforcement of laws as well as non-water generated hydro as energy.
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"Like many developing countries, Vietnam's industrialization occurred with little regard for its environmental impact, a mistake been many times, in both socialist and capitalist development that is too focused on Modernization (Coxhead & Jayasuriya, 2004, 12). Industrial development without concern for its environmental impact created near-emergency conditions in Vietnam. Environmentalism, including much attention to water pollution, has had to be stressed ahead of much else, in Vietnam's development plan for the next 20 years. "
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Blackout in High Density Urban Areas., 2005.
A look at the preparations for a blackout situation in a high density urban area.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper addresses the Dundas-Spadina Neighbourhood Community's response to the 2004 hydro blackout, in an EPPlan geared to helping Canadian Chinese and other elders. It looks at how in 2004, this sector proved the most endangered and also the most independent and indifferent to significant health risks. An interventionist, volunteer effort is described in relation to official commentary on the crisis, and media coverage, plus notes on cultural inclusions.
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"To Whom It May Concern: This submission refers to the Dundas-Spadina Neighbourhood Committee's intended Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP), for situations of power Blackout as experienced in the Greater Toronto Area during the summer of 2003. The area to which the DSNC refers is known to most Torontonians, and remains small enough that an informal, largely local, response can be effective. Please note that the EPP is evolving with the greatest onus on workers within the Neighbourhood Committee. Its central focus is the area's elderly Canadian Chinese population."
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Canada and Hydropower, 2006.
This paper examines hydropower, the number one source of renewable energy in Canada and its impact on the environment.
2,210 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper analyzes hydropower which is a form of energy obtained from flowing water. Hydropower has been in existence for over 2000 years when the Greek first powered a clock using water around 250 BC. The writer of this paper focuses on Hydro-Quebec, the largest source of hydropower in Quebec and argues that this renewable energy source is an environmentally-hazardous option.
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"Furthermore, Hydro-Quebec has also been active in diverse areas of the world, forming partnerships with US power plants and investing in hydropower efforts in Senegal and Vietnam. Although the company's promotional literature claims that Hydro-Quebec is committed to environment-friendly processes, the fact that the potential damage of hydropower is not yet known threatens the credibility of Hydro-Quebec's claim. Indeed, although such organizations as Greenpeace Canada prefer the use of hydropower, as provided by Hydro-Quebec and similar firms across Canada."
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The Narmada Dam Project, 2002.
Examines the Narmada Dam Project in India as a case in the arguments for and against dam building.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 19 sources, $ 106.95
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Throughout the 20th century, dam building to improve irrigation and produce hydroelectricity was considered a key component of development. It was undertaken universally from the United States to China and from the Arctic to the Equator. Despite decades of construction, the debate over the environmental impact and net cost-benefit of dams persists. The following discussion will focus on the Narmada Project in India. It is one of the largest hydro developments in the world. The current official plan calls for 30 major dams and 3,135 others on India's fifth largest and only westward flowing river system.
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The Hydroelectric Dam Project., 2002.
Discusses the Bakun Hydroelectric Dam project from a utalitarianism perspective.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper considers how a utilitarianism viewpoint might affect the Bakun Hydro-Electric Project. Also consider the project from a nonconsequentialist standpoint.
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Coverage in the PRC English-Medium Press, 2006.
A review of flood disaster reporting in the PRC - English Medium press.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses a number of reports in the English-medium PRC press as produced online for foreign audiences. The paper provides comments on how the reports vary as well as on the focus of the reports. The paper also discusses the coverage of different hydro projects known to affect water management and reservoirs.
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Environmental Issues, 2005.
This paper is the negative argument of a debate about various environmental issues.
2,580 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper argues that installing solar collectors on rooftops and insulating homes in America will not provide citizens and businesses with the energy needed to keep American strong; therefore, it is paramount that the U.S. continues to use fossil fuels. The author stresses that the green movement offers an alarmist misuse of statistics; distressing techniques have been used to calculate atmospheric temperatures above the oceans of the world have resulted in a 40% exaggeration of 'global warming' according to an international study by scientists. The paper relates that the sea levels are rising around the planet but not in any uniform fashion; it is a natural phenomenon in between ice ages.
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Introduction: The U.S. Government Should NOT Turn Away From Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Power, Wind Power and Hydro Power are NOT the Ultimate Answer
Global Warming Myths Exposed
Global Warming is NOT Occurring
Greenhouse Gases are NOT the Cause for Global Warming
Sea Levels are NOT Rising as Indicated by Environmental "Experts"
Temperatures are NOT Rising as Fast as Some Environmentalists Say They Are
Oil is the Best Choice for Reliable Energy for America
The Antarctic Ice Sheets (Polar Ice Caps) are NOT Melting
Animal Species and Sea Life will NOT become Extinct in Massive Numbers
Solar Energy is a Good Idea but it is NOT Practical at this Time
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"Nuclear power is extremely dangerous and nuclear plants can get out of control: The Chernobyl nuclear accident in Russia in 1986 caused an estimated 4,229 deaths in the Ukraine, and unknown number of cancers throughout Europe, according to Dr. Richard Smart, Department of Nuclear Medicine at St. George hospital in Kogarah Australia. World renowned radiation expert Dr. Helen Caldicott - founder and president of Physicians for Social Responsibility - explains that plutonium, a by-product of nuclear fission, is "so carcinogenic that hypothetically half a kilo even distributed could cause cancer in everyone on earth." Also, five kilos of plutonium in the hands of a terrorist can make a sizable nuclear weapon; currently, there over 1,200 tons of plutonium are stored around the world near nuclear plant sites. Additionally, reprocessing spent fuel "causes deadly radiation releases into the environment that are a threat to public health." "
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