Essays on Hofstra

In the modern global economic system there exist different modes of transportation. Each mode is preferred depending on the type of goods it transports, quantity, and how perishable the goods are. Even though these modes of transportation are many, maritime transport is the dominant mode used in global economic system. Maritime transportation is preferred due to its many advantages. For instance, it is suitable in transporting huge quantities of goods compared to other modes. Moreover, its focus is on movement of freight over long distances due to lack of other alternative means. Therefore, it has absolute advantage over other ...

Dear Admissions Committee,

I am writing to you to say thank you for your review of my application as well as you consider my candidacy to become a member of this law school. After many months of researching, Hofstra law society was on the top of student organizations that I see myself being involved a lot because of similar believes. This school is my top choice and if I am admitted from the waitlist I will be committed to attending. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that several years ago there was a graduation of my brother that was held at the Hofstra ...

The basis of the Dutch East India Company was established by nine most daring merchants from Amsterdam. In 1594, they merged to assemble a small fleet and to send it to India. All four ships returned with rich booty and made their owners rich. Therefore, these associations of merchants to trade with India and other Asian countries were created in large quantities. The influential Dutch politician, a former adviser to William of Orange, Johan van Oldenbarnevelt offered to merchants to unite into a single company in order to avoid internal competition. Merchants managed to reach a consensus, as the ...

Intermodal Containers

Introduction The intermodal container is one of the most common sights in ports, harbors and docks. It is so common that its importance and significance to modern logistics is often overlooked. But despite the seemingly simple design of intermodal containers, its universal usefulness in transporting goods could not be undermined that it can be considered as one of the most important development in the field of transportation and logistics. Despite its importance in commerce and logistics, the intermodal container is also at risk of being utilized by the lawless elements of society. Without proper security, containers can be used ...

Outline: 1. The purpose of this speech is to persuade people to donate blood and show why this is important. 2. There are many people in the hospitals who need blood transfusion services: a. Women with pregnancy complications b. Anemic children c. Post-accident traumatized people d. Cancer and surgical patients 3. There is expectation that more people will need blood transfusion services a. Increased surgeries in the U.S. b. Many people are joining the elderly group c. Increased procedures during surgery calls for more blood. 4. The need ...