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company. In the book “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, one of the main themes is loneliness. George Milton is the loneliest character in the book. He’s a lonely ranch worker moving from job to job, his only friend is mentally challenged, and has to kill his only friend. George is lonely because he’s a ranch worker. Ranch workers have no family and move from job to job. “Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place.…

it was the first time Petitioner ever purchased workers' compensation insurance and was not aware of the effects of excluding himself from the workers' compensation insurance coverage. A corporate officer may withdraw from the protection of the Act by providing written notice, however, in this case, there is no signed insurance application, as well as there is no signed notice of the Petitioner withdrawing from the protection of the Act or the workers’ compensation insurance he…

Helen Keller is given barriers throughout her life due to her lack of sight and hearing, but in her autobiography, The Story of My Life, she tells the tale of a girl who refuses to bow down to any barrier. As a young child, Helen "overcomes suicidal urges and months of self-imposed silence" until she is ready to open herself up to the world again (Snodgrass). The many hardships she and her family go through together only result in making Helen, and her bond with her teacher Anne Sullivan,…

North Carolina has seen an increase in the Mexican population due to migrant farm workers. The population continues to grow due to some of the migrant workers establishing residence here and eventually moving their families to the area, instead of moving from farm to farm. Due to the increased population and issues with access to healthcare, our local Federally Qualified Health Center has developed a migrant farm worker program. The program will allow a provider to visit the…

By; Emercyn Winfindale Helen was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was 19 months old when she came down with Scarlett fever. She lost her sight, hearing, and would not be able to speak because of it. When Helen was 5 years old, he parents found a teacher who knew how to do sign language and could teach the blind. Her name was Anne Sullivan. Helen came to know her as teacher. It didn't take long for Anne to realize that no one had ever said no to Helen. Helen was a difficult…

in your head now go to, bed.” After growing up in Prague, Czech Republic, I moved to the neighboring country, Austria closer to the Alps. I managed to get a job as a construction worker in Prague. One day we were building a new apartment near the Older side of the town. Well, not “old” for long. As construction workers built many new apartments, replacing the buildings that once stood for years. During a day while we were working, One of…

Candy Do you know what it is like to be useless when everyone else around you is working hard? In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, this is what Candy goes through. Candy has a broken hand and is too old to be productive on the ranch. He will be kicked off the ranch sooner or later. Candy, the old men in Of Mice and Men, can be described as a useless, joyous and caring person. Candy can be considered unproductive as he does not work on the ranch anymore. Candy isn’t as strong as he once used…

There's nothing easy about construction, from harvesting the lumber to forging metals to the actual build, every aspect of this industry is difficult. One challenge that all construction companies face is the logistics of moving materials and equipment to job sites when they are needed. It's a process that requires specialized flatbed trailers, trained drivers and a great deal of behind-the-scenes support. That's why every construction company needs a reliable flatbed trucking company as a…

Roselvia Escobar, mother of 22-year-old Cesar, begged for blood for her son’s transfusions. Cesar, diagnosed with a disease called thalassemia, needs this blood for his three monthly transfusions. “He’s in bed, drowsy, inactive, and terrified,” Escobar, said “ The right to live doesn’t exist in Venezuela. You just pray to God your loved one doesn’t die.” (Krygier 2). Many families in Venezuela are struggling to find medical supplies, food, and water since the beginning of the Venezuelan crisis.…

and lives. Compounding on this, the Great Depression caused massive economic suffering, especially for the displaced farmers. It is in this context that John Steinbeck wrote The Grapes of Wrath, a novel that focuses on the plight of migrant farm workers who came to California seeking a better life. Steinbeck depicts the major ramifications of such a decision, delving into the poor living conditions as a result of pittances of work. Despite the resounding effects of the novel, these conditions…