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The rise of the modern oil industry from ancient times to OPEC

In historical terms the oil industry began more than five thousand years ago. In the Middle East oil was used in"... waterproofing boats and baskets, in paints, lighting and even for medication" (History of the oil industry).

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2,902 words

McDonald's international expansion and global brand dominance strategy

McDonald's corporation is one of the most successful organizations in world history. It has restaurants in almost every country on the globe and for the first time in 2004, its international revenue beat its domestic revenue.

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Defining sustainability and natural resources in the modern movement

For the planet and her people to survive, the world's people must embrace the sustainability movement, for modern man is using up the Earth's resources at an alarming, and perhaps catastrophic rate.

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3,801 words

Urban encroachment on agriculture in Northern California's San Joaquin Valley

In the past few years, the continued loss of rich agricultural lands in Northern California to urban encroachment has emerged as an issue of significant concern to land use specialists, regional planners, government officials and historical researchers alike.

~20 min read

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3,420 words

Atlanta's mass transit system: conveniences, affordability, and progress

Mass transit in Atlanta, Georgia is not without its limitations; however, on the whole it is convenient, affordable, and progressive, and valuable to the population.

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Sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility in modern business

Businesses around the world are under pressure with a new function, which is to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the capability of the next generations to meet their own needs.

~25 min read

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3,902 words

China's growing economic influence in Latin American trade

Latin America includes conceptually Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and South American countries. In this culture is home to around 500 million people who speak mainly Spanish and Portuguese. The largest metropolis in Latin America is Mexico City with around 19 million.

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Environmental impacts of proposed iron mining in Wisconsin's Penokee Range

Penokee Range in Wisconsin. We focus our analysis on various areas of the range such as its general geology, formation, surficial geology as well as quandary geology. The paper also focuses on discussions around the major issues surrounding the proposed building of an iron mine on the range.

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Reducing carbon emissions in St. Modwen's sustainable community development project

Approach and uncertainty: What is the general approach that you will take to reduce carbon emissions associated with the issue that you are looking at and what sources of uncertainty are likely to be important?

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Aer Lingus supply base assessment and chain management

The supply base is a function of the airport capacity, specifically the terminal and lanes leased specifically for the use of Aer Lingus jet and air plane usage in addition to the actual supply of jets/planes and the parts used to effectively repair and operate each unit.

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