Robber Baron or Captain of Industry
Larry Wadford
US History
Jake Powell
1/29/2010
How do we define a "Robber Barons" or a "Captains of Industry". How do we tell the difference. If you were to compare the three industrial top dogs of the early 1900's; John Rockefeller, Gustavis Swift, and Andrew Carnegie, who would belong to which category. Of course, each one has a good and bad side to them, whether its aggressive monopolization of a certain product, how they would treat their employees, how each one ran their businesses, or their philanthropic ways. Rockefeller and Swift, would pale in comparison to Carnegie's devotion to philanthropy and overall respect towards competition.
John Rockefeller was a decent guy. He contributed about $550 million to various schools and sciences, and treated his workers well. The problem with Rockefeller, however, is how he aggressively monopolized the Oil Industry. Their were reports of Rockefeller meeting with his competition, showing them his profit margin, and offering them a price for their, in comparison, microscopic business. If they declined, Rockefeller would lower his oil prices, causing the rival company to go out of business, and then buy up all of their stock. His cutthroat methods reshaped the business world into what it is today.
Gustavis Swift doesn't have a great philanthropic history, or is known for his kindness towards his employees. However, his attitude towards them, ushered in the new Business System. He would persuade his employees that they did not work for money, but for the company. That if the company were to survive, not only will hundreds be fed, but more of the jobless will be employed. This helped create the study of emphasis on mass production, functional specialization, and managerial expertise. Along with his assistance with the Business System, he also helped create the first functional Refrigerated Boxcar and used the first Assembly-Line. With the advancement in transportation technology, the shipping of live and dressed cattle increased dramatically. Gustavus Swift did not believe in wasting anything, so he would make soaps, glues, fertilizers and margarine from whatever was left of livestock.
Andrew Carnegie started small and made it big. As a child, he studied hard and made various connections with rich folk. Because of his connections, he was able to start off his own ironworks. With his friends at the railroads buying up all of his products, he was able to establish himself amongst the best of the best. He was invited to many high society parties where he stated, "I propose to take an income no greater than $50,000 per annum! Beyond this I need ever earn, make no effort to increase my fortune, but spend the surplus each year for benevolent purposes!" Andrew Carnegie's total philanthropic contribution totalled to about $400 million.
In conclusion, as shown by his respect towards his rivals and his philanthropic contributions, it is clear that Andrew Carnegie is a true Captain of Industry. Although Rockefeller treated his employees better and contributed a greater amount to society than Andrew Carnegie, his ruthless and merciless take over of the Oil Industry is unforgivable. Gustavis Swift, also, contributed greatly to society. Even though it may not have been through donations, it was through various products such as soaps and glues, and his development of the refrigerated boxcar. However, his quest never waste a thing came at a horrible price. His animalistic treatment towards his livestock could never be forgotten. It is through these few faults in Rockefeller and Swift's nature that make them Robber Barons instead of Captains of Industry.
US History
Jake Powell
1/29/2010
How do we define a "Robber Barons" or a "Captains of Industry". How do we tell the difference. If you were to compare the three industrial top dogs of the early 1900's; John Rockefeller, Gustavis Swift, and Andrew Carnegie, who would belong to which category. Of course, each one has a good and bad side to them, whether its aggressive monopolization of a certain product, how they would treat their employees, how each one ran their businesses, or their philanthropic ways. Rockefeller and Swift, would pale in comparison to Carnegie's devotion to philanthropy and overall respect towards competition.
John Rockefeller was a decent guy. He contributed about $550 million to various schools and sciences, and treated his workers well. The problem with Rockefeller, however, is how he aggressively monopolized the Oil Industry. Their were reports of Rockefeller meeting with his competition, showing them his profit margin, and offering them a price for their, in comparison, microscopic business. If they declined, Rockefeller would lower his oil prices, causing the rival company to go out of business, and then buy up all of their stock. His cutthroat methods reshaped the business world into what it is today.
Gustavis Swift doesn't have a great philanthropic history, or is known for his kindness towards his employees. However, his attitude towards them, ushered in the new Business System. He would persuade his employees that they did not work for money, but for the company. That if the company were to survive, not only will hundreds be fed, but more of the jobless will be employed. This helped create the study of emphasis on mass production, functional specialization, and managerial expertise. Along with his assistance with the Business System, he also helped create the first functional Refrigerated Boxcar and used the first Assembly-Line. With the advancement in transportation technology, the shipping of live and dressed cattle increased dramatically. Gustavus Swift did not believe in wasting anything, so he would make soaps, glues, fertilizers and margarine from whatever was left of livestock.
Andrew Carnegie started small and made it big. As a child, he studied hard and made various connections with rich folk. Because of his connections, he was able to start off his own ironworks. With his friends at the railroads buying up all of his products, he was able to establish himself amongst the best of the best. He was invited to many high society parties where he stated, "I propose to take an income no greater than $50,000 per annum! Beyond this I need ever earn, make no effort to increase my fortune, but spend the surplus each year for benevolent purposes!" Andrew Carnegie's total philanthropic contribution totalled to about $400 million.
In conclusion, as shown by his respect towards his rivals and his philanthropic contributions, it is clear that Andrew Carnegie is a true Captain of Industry. Although Rockefeller treated his employees better and contributed a greater amount to society than Andrew Carnegie, his ruthless and merciless take over of the Oil Industry is unforgivable. Gustavis Swift, also, contributed greatly to society. Even though it may not have been through donations, it was through various products such as soaps and glues, and his development of the refrigerated boxcar. However, his quest never waste a thing came at a horrible price. His animalistic treatment towards his livestock could never be forgotten. It is through these few faults in Rockefeller and Swift's nature that make them Robber Barons instead of Captains of Industry.
Physics Final 09
Larry Wadford Physics HP6/9/09 Physics Final
Problem 1
To find speed we use the equation, V=Lambda*Frequency
Wavelength: 200Mi or 320 Km
Frequency is the reciprocal of the period.
Period: 24Min or 1400sec.
First we change 200Mi to Km, 200*1.609km/1Mi=320Km
No we get the frequency=1/1400s=7.1x10^-4
Now we substitute this into the equation to get;
v=320000 m(7x10^-4 Hz)
V=2240m/s
V=220M/s
Problem 2
When a wave crashes against the shore, the water finds a way back out to sea. The only way it can do that is if it finds a way is through a weak spot in the crashing within the waves. Mostly those places are where the waves are not as strong. When a tsunami occurs, the water is dragged out further than that of a regular wave. When the wave is 20 feet above sea water, it drains a massive amount of water from the shore in order to create itself.
Problem 3
The bullet train is a practical use of levitation using Tesla super-magnets. Along with trains, there are anti-gravity training exercises for astronauts, training exercises for deep sea diving, and for fun, like in Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory... original one.
Problem 4
Average Mass of Tree Frog: 40g
Because they are so small, I will assume that the Frog is mostly water.
Molecular Mass of water: 18g/mole (6.023x10^23)
Atoms per Molecular Mass: 1moles/9G
We devide the mass of the frog by the molecular mass of water in order to find the atoms
40g/18g=2.22222. Aprox 2 mol of atoms. Now we put 2.2222mol/6.023x10^23
3.7x10^22 mols of atoms approximately in an average tree frog
Problem 5
Equations;
P=IV, 150Watts
P=power, 150Watts
I=current, ?
V=volts, 120Volts
R=(Rho)L/A
R=Resistance, 96 Ohms
(Rho)=property of metal, Tungsten=5.6x10^-8
L=Length, ?=5.4x10^-8 M
A=Cross sectional area, ?=3179.25 Microns
Radius of Tunsten Filament=45 Mircrons
We divide Power by Volts in order to get the current. 150W/120V=1.25 Amps
To find resistance we use the equation R=V/I, R=120/1.25, R=96
Now we substitute R and find A by using the eqation for the area of a circle, Pi*R^2
3.14(45 Microns)^2=3.14(2025 Mircrons)=6358.5. Since it's looking for the cross sectional area we devide the Area of the Tungsten Metal by 2. 6358.5 Microns/2=3179.25 Microns. We substitute A into the equation now and get 96 Ohms=5.6x10^-8 Ohms*Meters(L/3179.25 Microns).
Since the cross sectional area is in Mircrons we have to convert it into Meters.
3179.25 Microns*1Microns/100000Meters=.0317925M
Now we substitute that into the equation and get, 96 Ohms=5.6x10^-8 Ohms*M(L/.0317925m)
First we divide 5.6x10-6 Ohms*M from both sides and get;
17.142857M=L/.0317925M, The ohms cancel eachother out.
Secondly you multiply both sides by 0.0317925M and get,
.545x10^-8 M=
L=5.4x10^-8 M
Problem 6
Radius of Tungsten wire: 45 Microns
Diameter of Tungsten Wire: ?=90 Microns
Turns per inch: 250
To find the diameter of the Tungsten we multiply the radius by 2, 45*2=90Mircrons
Now we use the equation L=250(90x10^-6 Mircrons)=22500Microns
We convert Microns to Cm,
22500 Microns*1Micron/10000Cm=2.25Cm
Now we convert 1 inch into Cm,
1inch*2.54Cm/1=2.54Cm.
Now we subtract 2.25cm from 2.54cm=.29 cm
Finally we devide .29cm by 250 to find the space between the coils,
.29cm/250=.00116
So there is 11.6Microns between each coil.
Problem 1
To find speed we use the equation, V=Lambda*Frequency
Wavelength: 200Mi or 320 Km
Frequency is the reciprocal of the period.
Period: 24Min or 1400sec.
First we change 200Mi to Km, 200*1.609km/1Mi=320Km
No we get the frequency=1/1400s=7.1x10^-4
Now we substitute this into the equation to get;
v=320000 m(7x10^-4 Hz)
V=2240m/s
V=220M/s
Problem 2
When a wave crashes against the shore, the water finds a way back out to sea. The only way it can do that is if it finds a way is through a weak spot in the crashing within the waves. Mostly those places are where the waves are not as strong. When a tsunami occurs, the water is dragged out further than that of a regular wave. When the wave is 20 feet above sea water, it drains a massive amount of water from the shore in order to create itself.
Problem 3
The bullet train is a practical use of levitation using Tesla super-magnets. Along with trains, there are anti-gravity training exercises for astronauts, training exercises for deep sea diving, and for fun, like in Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory... original one.
Problem 4
Average Mass of Tree Frog: 40g
Because they are so small, I will assume that the Frog is mostly water.
Molecular Mass of water: 18g/mole (6.023x10^23)
Atoms per Molecular Mass: 1moles/9G
We devide the mass of the frog by the molecular mass of water in order to find the atoms
40g/18g=2.22222. Aprox 2 mol of atoms. Now we put 2.2222mol/6.023x10^23
3.7x10^22 mols of atoms approximately in an average tree frog
Problem 5
Equations;
P=IV, 150Watts
P=power, 150Watts
I=current, ?
V=volts, 120Volts
R=(Rho)L/A
R=Resistance, 96 Ohms
(Rho)=property of metal, Tungsten=5.6x10^-8
L=Length, ?=5.4x10^-8 M
A=Cross sectional area, ?=3179.25 Microns
Radius of Tunsten Filament=45 Mircrons
We divide Power by Volts in order to get the current. 150W/120V=1.25 Amps
To find resistance we use the equation R=V/I, R=120/1.25, R=96
Now we substitute R and find A by using the eqation for the area of a circle, Pi*R^2
3.14(45 Microns)^2=3.14(2025 Mircrons)=6358.5. Since it's looking for the cross sectional area we devide the Area of the Tungsten Metal by 2. 6358.5 Microns/2=3179.25 Microns. We substitute A into the equation now and get 96 Ohms=5.6x10^-8 Ohms*Meters(L/3179.25 Microns).
Since the cross sectional area is in Mircrons we have to convert it into Meters.
3179.25 Microns*1Microns/100000Meters=.0317925M
Now we substitute that into the equation and get, 96 Ohms=5.6x10^-8 Ohms*M(L/.0317925m)
First we divide 5.6x10-6 Ohms*M from both sides and get;
17.142857M=L/.0317925M, The ohms cancel eachother out.
Secondly you multiply both sides by 0.0317925M and get,
.545x10^-8 M=
L=5.4x10^-8 M
Problem 6
Radius of Tungsten wire: 45 Microns
Diameter of Tungsten Wire: ?=90 Microns
Turns per inch: 250
To find the diameter of the Tungsten we multiply the radius by 2, 45*2=90Mircrons
Now we use the equation L=250(90x10^-6 Mircrons)=22500Microns
We convert Microns to Cm,
22500 Microns*1Micron/10000Cm=2.25Cm
Now we convert 1 inch into Cm,
1inch*2.54Cm/1=2.54Cm.
Now we subtract 2.25cm from 2.54cm=.29 cm
Finally we devide .29cm by 250 to find the space between the coils,
.29cm/250=.00116
So there is 11.6Microns between each coil.
English 4: Beat Creative Piece- Fine Print
Larry Wadford
English 4
Molly Fenn
11/9/10
Ah, dear father, gray beard
I have just realised that the stakes are myself
But I wouldn’t blame them
The shadow network of the sunshine
The trees add shade to shade,
nothing to break or barter but my life
surrounded by the gnarled steel roots of trees of machinery.
The grime was no man’s grime but death and human locomotives,
deliver my sermon to my soul,
and anyone who’ll listen,
no white flag
this flesh all I have to offer,
to make the play with this immediate head,
America I’ve given you all and now I’m nothing.
I can’t stand my own mind.
America I used to be a communist when I was a kid I’m not sorry.
I smoke marijuana every chance I get.
Lonely old courage-teacher, what America did you have when Charon quit poling his ferry and you got out on a smoking bank and stood watching the boat disappear on the black waters of Lethe?
English 4
Molly Fenn
11/9/10
Ah, dear father, gray beard
I have just realised that the stakes are myself
But I wouldn’t blame them
The shadow network of the sunshine
The trees add shade to shade,
nothing to break or barter but my life
surrounded by the gnarled steel roots of trees of machinery.
The grime was no man’s grime but death and human locomotives,
deliver my sermon to my soul,
and anyone who’ll listen,
no white flag
this flesh all I have to offer,
to make the play with this immediate head,
America I’ve given you all and now I’m nothing.
I can’t stand my own mind.
America I used to be a communist when I was a kid I’m not sorry.
I smoke marijuana every chance I get.
Lonely old courage-teacher, what America did you have when Charon quit poling his ferry and you got out on a smoking bank and stood watching the boat disappear on the black waters of Lethe?
