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    Centralias Mine

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    In 1947‚ One hundred eleven men were killed in an explosion that took place at the Centralia No 5 mines located in the state of Illinois. The explosion was caused by highly explosive coal dust that was ignited by an explosive charge. During that time‚ Driscoll Scanlan was one of l6 Illinois state mine inspectors‚ appointed by Governor Green. He was given the responsibility of policing the mines as well as the operators. Additionally‚ it was his duty to make sure that the company’s was in compliance

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    Centralia No. 5

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    The Blast in Centralia No. 5 by John Bartlow Martin highlights multiple failures in public administration. In this case study Bartlow reviewed how government operated during the 1940’s. In this paper I will touch on a few issues or concerns that were widespread during the 1940’s. I will explain alternative methods that could have been implemented to create change in a period when corruption and lack of oversight was widespread. Logistical Alternatives Four Logistical alternatives Scanlan could

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    Hiroshima residents expect? B-29 air raid 2. What kept Rev. Tanimoto up the night before the bombing? the air raid warnings 3. What was the first thing noticed when the bomb went off? bright light 4. What protected Mr. Tanimoto from the blast? a rock garden Hatsuyo Nakamura 5. Why didn’t Hatsuyo move the children when the new air warning went off? They were tired from the night’s sirens. 6. How did Hatsuyo’s husband die? in the war 7. How did Hatsuyo support herself and her

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    Centralia No. 5

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    Centralia No. 5 PAD 500- Modern Public Administration April 23‚2014 On March 25‚ 1947‚ a deadly coal mine explosion rocked the calm‚ peaceful town of Centralia‚ IL. During World War II‚ this mine provided coal to the war effort. A charge ignited built up coal dust and caused the explosion. This explosion should have surprised no one. Many public sector safety professionals from state and federal agencies knew of the hazards as a result of inspections‚ union complaints and

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    Part D - International / Inland Sound and Light Signals‚ Rules 32 - 37 KEY: 3 2 horn only can use light with horn Definitions (a) whistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sound signaling blasts appliance (Annex III) (b) - short blast. . . . . . . . . . 1 second duration (c) — prolonged blast . . . . 4-6 second duration 3 3 Equipment for Sound Signals (a) vessel > 391/3 ft. shall have a whistle and bell (Annex III) (b) vessel < 391/3 ft. shall have means of making efficient sound

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    Bioinformatics

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    (DDBJ)‚ Entrez and PubMed. Basic Local Alignment Search Tool‚ or BLAST‚ is an algorithm for associating primary biological sequence information‚ like amino-acid sequences of various proteins or the nucleotides of DNA sequences. A BLAST search allows a researcher to compare a query sequence with a library or database of sequences‚ and identify library sequences that resemble the query sequence above a certain threshold. The BLAST program was designed by Stephen Altschul‚ Warren Gish‚ Webb Miller

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    Besides this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek‚ hath been So clear in his great office‚ that his virtues Will plead like angels‚ trumpet- tongu’d against The deep damnation of his taking-off’.And pity‚ like a naked newborn babe Striding the blast‚ or heaven’s cherubin hors’d.Upon the sightless couriers of the air‚Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye‚That tears shall drown the wind’ I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent‚ but only Vaulting ambition which o’erleaps itself And falls

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    The United States of America has had 44 presidents‚ all with various strengths and weaknesses. In a multi-paragraph essay‚ explain who you think was the best American president and why. Make sure to include specific examples and details to support your argument and why. As you write‚ remember your essay will be scored based on how well you: develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your controlling idea to the audience. support your controlling idea

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    Centralia Mine No. 5

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    mine | SCANLAN &amp; CENTRALIA NO. 5 | A PUBLIC ADMINSTRATION CRITIQUE | | C Blue | | Strayer University PAD 500 – Modern Public Administration Professor W. Roberts January 23‚ 2012 Illinois was divided into five inspection districts and a Board of Examiners for Mine Inspectors was created in 1883. This State Mining Board as it was later called supervised inspections of Illinois mines. Illinois created the Department of Mines and Minerals in 1917 to take over the mining regulatory

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    Roles and Responsibilities / Standard Work Manny – Supervisor 1st shift Manage shift workflow / work force – Receiving / Putaway / Picking / Loading / Tempering Ensure all required paperwork is completed as necessary Provide continuous training to employees on a daily basis Ensure Inventory Accuracy is maintained and cycle counts are on-going. Putaway audits Ensure there is a clean shift change with 2nd shift Serafin – Supervisor 2nd shift Manage shift workflow / work force – Receiving /

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