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Commission) v. BCGSEU (1999) could observed in the requirements of the tests “The Tests required that the forest firefighters weigh less than 200 lbs. (with their equipment) and complete a shuttle run, an upright rowing exercise, and a pump carrying/hose dragging exercise within stipulated times.” (para. 5).” The requirement of weighing less than 200 lbs. with the equipment promotes inequity as different people have different body structures from birth and putting a limit on weight serves…

A Raisin in the Sun - Prologue Today was the one year anniversary since the younger family had moved into the house. They had hoped for a dream to come true, but it was just the start of a nightmare. The community, which they had tried being nice to, was just shunning them and constantly rejecting and threatening them.The walls had been painted and the furniture had been replaced. However the house felt empty, as the occupants were rarely home. The outside of the house looked worn and not taken…

“Mijo ven y detén la manguera en lo que agarro Cambio” my dad yelled.Why me I asked myself as I stomped over to the truck and got farther from the fun. Pump, whish, screech, roar, and melody were sounds that I would hear while I held the lime green hose in place. After my dad had gotten the change in quarters and took over, I joined my cousin and my sister in a game of tag, again and hoped that he wouldn’t call me anymore so that I can continue having fun. While I was having fun I saw something…

loses her temper since six months ago. In the past week, she has been in physical conflict with her mother. Mina pushed her mother away while her mother was trying to make her to apologize for her misbehavior. She splashed water on the neighbor by hose from the roof. She refused to apologize and went to her room and stayed there for hours. Her parents are from different cultural background, especially with different types of parenting style. Her mother explained how hard it is to discipline…

“This is my family. I found it all on my own. It’s little and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good.” “Lilo and Stitch” is a childhood classic. From the cute little alien creatures that have come down to Earth, and the realistic big sister-little sister relationship, “Lilo and Stitch” is a viewing for all people of all ages. The movie teaches young children about the fundamentals of how family really works. The movie depicts a family that is made up of all different types of people, coming…

Water, something people can’t live without with. However, water quality has always been an issue in Canada. People may not really notice it since in households, people can drink the water from the hose, or by boiling it if they are concerned about it. For example, due to population increase, it increases the demands for agriculture, manufacturing, energy and transportation. This also leads to pollution of chemicals into rivers and lakes in Canada. These pollutants threaten the water quality, and…

After the Mexican-American War, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo allowed America to expand and occupy western territories. One of the more prominent territories acquired from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was California. Flakes of gold were found floating along the American River at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. After news got out, people from across the sea traveled to America looking for wealth in the mines of California. The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in…

In this day and age most kids have some sort of social media. This could include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or any of the new apps coming out every day. At first glance these forms of entertainment seem harmless, a simple way to stay communicated with the world around us, but when you take a look at the psychological effects social media has had on this generation, the results will make you think again about post that picture of your lunch. This generation has gotten so caught up in a virtual…

Letter from a Birmingham Jail Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the face of equality for the entire nation. His peaceful protests had an effect on the world that violence never could have. His methods were derived from Buddha, as they both believed there was no such thing as a nonviolent fist. It was their belief that there was a way to fight back without having to hurt anyone else. Martin Luther King Jr.’s protests showed not only his love for people of color, but his love for his fellow man. He…

Through a series of carefully constructed shots Leni Riefenstahl creates the most effective government propaganda piece to date, effectively taking part in the genocide of thousands. Triumph of the Will offers a completely twisted version of the true Nazi party, portraying a half truth to the audience, resulting in thousands more joining the hate and evil of the Nazis. While many argue the brilliance behind this documentary, the artistic aspects become insignificant when compared to the…