Essays on Ferrier

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There has been an influx of cheap imports in the United States as well as in the West. In the article by Fischer, "Why Buying Cheap Imported Products Is More Expensive For Individuals And Not Just Society", the author strongly advocates for local products putting forward the disadvantages that come about from importing cheap products into the country. Fisher begins by talking about the high rate of unemployment caused by the influx of cheap imports. Ferrier in her article, "This Is What Happens When You Order Ridiculously Cheap Clothing From Singapore - Suburban Turmoil" demonstrates the loss she encounters ...

The British Petroleum Company; commonly referred to as BP constitutes one of the top five largest petroleum companies on a global scale. It was started in 1908 as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. In 1947, it changed its name to Anglo-Iranian Oil Company then to British Petroleum Company in 1954 (Ferrier 1994). Before the First World War, the economy of this company was very poor as activities of exploring oil in the Persian Gulf were not only difficult but also extremely costly. For a significant period, the company risked absorption by larger companies that had stable establishments in the industry (Ferrier 1994).

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History wars focus on the commitment of the historians and the demands of nationalism. These wars emerge when historians are accused of disloyalty especially when they challenge the national story. In the Australian context, history war presents the experienced conflict over the understanding of the history European settlement in the Australia and the establishment of the modern Australian society (Broome, 2010). The arguments over this issue have particularly focused on the effect of the British colonization of Australia Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal Australians. The major protagonists include Geoffrey Blainey, Keith Windschuttle, Carole Ferrier, Anne Clark, Sturt Macintyre and ...

Publicity on food contamination due to Escherichia coli and other pathogens has catapulted the bacterium E. coli in a bad light. However, it must be also known to public that Escherichia coli is found everywhere and there are only specific serotypes of the bacteria which are classified harmful to humans. The serotype E. coli O157:H7—which exhibits O157 and H7 antibodies—has been the main concern of the public because of its association to the 1993 outbreak that resulted to more than 300 cases of food poisoning and 4 deaths. Given this setting, this prompted the Government to seize products ...

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Fiji Water Company has experienced several challenges especially in 2008. The company struggled in achieving a carbon reduction in its emission levels at its production plant. Further, there were carbon emission levels that were experienced in its transportation of products. This made it difficult for the company to convince the consumers and stakeholders of its dedication in reducing its carbon production. The company’s title as a leading company, in environmental concerns involving activities such as carbon footprint disclosure created doubts among its consumers and stakeholders alike. The company has also faced environmental protests in several markets it has tried ...

The world’s population is constantly on the rise, and in the same manner, people are constantly craving for better standards of living. The constantly increasing world population coupled with the ever increasing standard of living has led to an increased demand for energy, and to curb this seemingly insatiable appetite for energy, efforts are in place to source for reliable, sustainable and large sources of energy. Several sources of energy are being explored to compliment the old methods like hydroelectric power; notably, hydroelectric power has for a long time been considered a pertinent source of energy due to its clean ...