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In the article “The most Dangerous jobs” by Eric Schlosser, we here the story of a man who worked at a meat packing company. Kind and loyal to a fault, Kenny Dobbins gave arm and leg to the company, and turned down the unionized work force based on the things he heard from his supervisor. The company then proceeded to use him up until he had nothing left to give; then throw him away without so much as a warning. Union’s should be mandatory in meatpacking operations because, it provides a way…

Can you hear that? Listen real close……Hear it? Peace and serenity across Islanders social media. Everyone might as well be sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and singing Kumbaya. Well, for one night at least. The Islanders eased tensions among the Barclays Center faithful and within their own locker room with last night’s 4-2 win over the sinking Vancouver Canucks in Brooklyn. To add to the good vibes was Jason Chimera and Andrew Ladd finally getting off the snide and scoring…

The Organization chart I chose to analyze is from Maple Leaf Foods. Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is the leading producer of the top and lean quality, bringing value-added fresh and prepared meats and meals product to the customer. Creating a customer value through employee is one Maple Leaf Foods top priority, brands and food safety competencies, production and distribution network nationwide. Being a customer driven company, Maple Leaf Foods generates product innovation and growth in the food…

It is a rivalry that’s was established in 1971, that is still going strong today. The first ever meeting at the Nassau Coliseum between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers took place on September 27, 1972, with the Rangers winning 6-4. However, throughout the late 70’s and all of the 80’s this rivalry was controlled by the Islanders. Winning the Stanley Cup in 1980, 81, 82, and 83. Nonetheless, the tides changed during the 1994 season. The two team met up in the first round of the…

Pat LaFontaine played for the New York Islanders from 1983-1991. During his time with the team, he scored 287 goals, and 279 assists (566 points in 8 seasons with the Islanders). His best season was 1989-90 where he scored 54 goals and 51 assists (105 points). Pat's most famous goal as an Islander was scoring the game-winning goal in the Easter Epic in 1987, this game went 4 overtimes. He was a 4-time all-star and had 4 straight 40 goal seasons with the Islanders. Also, he ranks 5th among goals…

Crystal Allen author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy is trying to portray thirteen-year-old Lamar as a confident self-proclaimed maddest, baddest, most spectacular bowler ever at Striker’s Bowling Paradise. Lamar’s summer is about to begin and with it comes the best bowling games, the opportunity in getting a job, and will finally get the girl of his dreams. Not to mention that his bowling idol Bubba Sanders is going to make an appearance at his favorite bowling place to…

Fall is an amazing time to be outside enjoying nature. Going for a hike, tailgating, or just looking at the beautiful colors as the leaves change are all great ways to enjoy this time of year. As the days begin to get shorter, it is important to remember that the temperature will drop significantly once the sun goes down. If you are hiking or engaging in outdoor activities, always make sure to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket. If you are out in the mountains, it is especially important to…

The feeling of fall is in the air when the air begins to feel slightly cooler and the colors of the leaves on the trees start to turn into a rainbow of seasonal shades. During this time of year it is so enjoyable to be outdoors without worrying about the temperatures being either too hot or too cold. Many residents looks for things to do, places to go and sites to see while the weather is at its peak during autumn. In Alabama there seems to be many exciting events, fairs, festivals and ways for…

Which adversity knocks on your door, what is your response? Adversity implies a difficult situation, condition, and misfortune. Jock Ewing once quoted, "Any man can win when things go his way, it 's the man who overcomes adversity that is the true champion." These troubles we encounter in life should motivate us to bring out the full potential one can be. Adversity builds a closer tie for man to man conflicts, developing one into a more capable and mature individual. Affliction is a main part…

the damage is only a couple inches deep or wide. All you need to do is follow these steps to repair it. Tools & Materials You’ll need these seven items to start the repair process. • Asphalt cold mix • Large mixing bucket • Mixing stick • Shovel • Leaf blower • Tamper Any items you don’t already own can be purchased at a local home improvement store. Remove The Debris The first step is to get rid of all debris that is in the pothole. While…