To those unfamiliar to the history of the Love Canal, its name may bring warm thoughts of romantic activities or a carnival ride. However, the truth is that Love Canal is one of our country’s most notorious hazardous waste disasters, which grabbed the attention of a nation.(Beck, 1979; University at Buffalo: The State University of New York, 1998) The advocacy of its community residents, work of the newly formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the health outcomes of the exposed…
Wonders of the Modern World is the Panama Canal. Started by the French in the 1800s, the attempt to construct the canal was not successful until attempted and completed by the U.S. in 1914. The Panama Canal is a major route connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean via the Caribbean Sea. The purpose of building the canal was to reduce the costs and time of shipping. Instead of sailing around the southern tip of South America, ships can go through the canal to cross between the two…
Have you been told that you're in need of a root canal treatment? Although a root canal is not as painful as some rumors may suggest, they're still something you want to avoid if possible. The dentists at Katz Family Dentistry of Webster, NY, want to show you what a root canal procedure is, what necessitates it, and how to avoid it. A root canal procedure is used to restore a damaged or infected tooth. During the procedure, your dentist will remove the pulp and the nerve inside of your tooth.…
I was overlooking the Panama Canal from its bank, watching some of the largest cargo ships in the world glide through with ease. At first glance, this was all I and the other students I was with saw. Then our tour guide asked us to think about the intrinsic value of the Canal. He illustrated to us the billions of dollars in revenue the Panama Canal brings in every year, the tens of thousands of jobs the Canal provides for Panamanians, and described how the Panama Canal has become a symbol of…
said, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” In the early 1900s, Teddy Roosevelt led the way that left a trail still traveled today. This trail is one of America’s greatest achievements. The Panama Canal , built during the 1900s, allowed for more efficient trading and easier warship travel. In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Nurez de Balboa became the first European to discover the Isthmus of Panama was just a slim land bridge separating the…
the year 1817, a manmade canal was built and changed the lives of many ordinary Americans. The Erie Canal is a canal that spreads from Albany to Buffalo New York and connects with the Great Lakes. The Canal gave residents the chance to start over and build up from what they have. I have had the opportunity to read The Artificial River by Carol Sheriff. In her book, she explained how the Erie Canal changed lives and how it help show progress in American history. Some topics that Sheriff used to…
Imperialism is the act of controlling smaller nations for military, social, economic, and political benefits. Exploitation is the act of harming others for personal benefit. The two of these combined is a history filled with resentment but plenty of positive progress. The exploitation America caused is justifiable due to the benefits imperialization had on America including the imperialised territory. Some may think the main idea of exploitation is the harm, but the part that needs attention is…
myths spread about root canals, you might think that getting a root canal is similar to a torture scene in Game of Thrones. However, with misinformation cast aside, you'll see that getting a root canal is not much different than getting a cavity filled. In fact, after rooting out the myths below, you'll likely find that getting a root canal isn't so scary after all. The Excruciating Pain Myth The humble root canal procedure is closely associated with one giant myth: root canals are painful.…
The Path Between The Seas was written by David McCullough in the year 1977. This book has the privilege of being the winner of the national book award in history. The book was published by Simon & Schuster Paperbacks. The book opens with the United States showing a great interest in a navigable connection between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This interest has been around since founding father Thomas Jefferson’s time. Due to this fascination, the United States decides to negotiate access to…
Love Canal This research paper summarized one of the most famous environmental disasters that happened at the Love Canal, a popular tourist attraction in the late 1970s. In this mini case study paper, the background of Love Canal, the main issue caused this tragedy, the actions taken by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with the outcomes, and the resulting effects on the health of the population exposed at Love Canal and the tragedy will be mainly discussed. In 1978,…