Pacific

Over the course of the 20th century the Pacific Northwest was largely shaped by events that occurred in both the national and international level. In the past the Pacific Northwest was a hinterland and therefore its economy was effected directly by events that occurred outside of the region. This trend continued during the 20th century as well; although the region was not a hinterland any more, it continued to grow and change based on events occurring outside of the region, whether it is global…

The product offered by Cathay Pacific consists of various components, such as the cabin, and inflight entertainment. Cathay Pacific flight cabins feature various travel classes, such as first class, business class, premium economy class and economy class, priced at different price levels targeting different customers/ market segments. Nine first class seats are available on the Boeing 777-300ERs, making it a very exclusive service to travellers. Decorated with fine leather and a burgundy carpet…

The video film produced by Michael J. Lutman informs the viewer of the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”. This video inspired by yacht racing Captain Charles Moore, includes the collaboration of Algalita Research Foundation and the 5 Gyres Institute and the goal is to raise awareness about buoyant plastics. The central goal of 5 Gyres institute is “What about the rest of the world’s oceans?” A group of 13 people created the documentary information presented as “Plasticized”. A four thousand mile…

Water in the Pacific Northwest has always been important and its use plays a significant part in the history and livelihood of the region. Lauded as a climate with an excessive amount of rain, it stands to reason to believe that the Pacific Northwest is not in immediate danger from water shortage. However, it is to be noted that on average, in places like Seattle and Portland, the average rainfall (in terms of inches) is no higher-and sometimes less-than in New York. This observation is…

The Company’s decision was job-related and consistent with the business necessity to ensure the safety of the public, Union Pacific employees, and Complainant himself. Complainant cannot establish that the Company’s decision was actually pretext for discrimination. Furthermore, "'[u]nder the ADA, it is a defense to a charge of discrimination if an employee poses a direct threat…

1) Pacific Salmon Life Cycle a) As it stands, man-made dams disrupt the complex and specific life cycle of the Pacific salmon. Dams impact and affect the pivotal reproduction of the salmon species by causing a disturbance in the pattern of migration during the reproductive season. The Pacific salmon goes through two miracles in its lifetime of transformations of changing its entire system to go form fresh water to salt water. The miracles of the fish bodies adapting to the change in environment…

determines one’s character. In the midst of it all finding oneselves can be difficult because we are so focused on the difficulties. In the Novel “Wild From Lost to Found on The Pacific Trail” by Cheryl Strayed the book is about a young women named Cheryl Strayed who loses everything and decides to go on a long distance hike on the Pacific Crest Trail a gigantic trail which stretches from the U.S-Mexican Border all the way up to the Canadian border along the states of California, Oregon &…

The history labor relations in the Pacific Northwest is long and complex story. From a regional scale to the national state, the topic of labor in the northwest has consistently changed due to influences from external events and internal unrest intertwined with racial relations and social inequalities. The significance of the history of labor relations is the influence it had on the course of history for the region and played an important role in shaping the current state and quality of…

how I can impact both the world and the lives of others through my major. Seattle Pacific’s mission of developing people of character who are willing to engage the culture fits with what I am seeking in college perfectly. The mission of Seattle Pacific meshes with my faith seamlessly as well. As a follower of Christ I…

crisis. The Pacific Railway Scandal As Morton mentioned in his article Reflecting on Gomery, “[r]ailways have been a source of political temptation since the first tracks were laid”; which is evident in the Pacific Scandal involving Sir John A. Macdonald, his Conservative government and Sir Hugh Allan (2005). Macdonald was firm on the fact that the United States would not control the entirety of the West coast after their purchase of Alaska in 1867 and building the Canadian Pacific Railway was…